Condition

On a gas-turbine vessel of at least 1,000 HP at sea, on a simulator, or in a laboratory.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Shift controls

shift/change over controls from local or main control room to bridge control

Adjust engine speed as required

adjust throttles to match engine order telegraph (EOT)

Monitor main gas turbine engine

  • monitor gas generator speed
  • monitor power turbine inlet temperature
  • monitor lube oil pressure

Monitor gas turbine alarms

respond to alarms and take corrective actions as necessary

Location

Assessed in EN‑3233 Steam and Gas Turbines.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. OICEW-A4.3
  2. RFPEW-A1.2

NVIC Tasks

  1. NVIC 07-14 Task 1.1.I(G) Monitor main gas turbine propulsion unit
  2. NVIC 17-14 Task 4.3.E Monitor gas turbine operation

See the Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.