SV Chief Engineer <3000 GT / <9000 kW

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SV-CHIEF-3000-M1 · Advanced machinery and propulsion

2 lessons

SV-CHIEF-3000-M1-A Managing more complex propulsion, machinery and technical performance. Practice in examiner →

Complex propulsion and machinery management

Larger vessels carry more complex and higher-powered machinery, and the senior Chief manages it as a system rather than a set of parts. This lesson covers managing the plant at senior level.

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Technical management and condition monitoring

Senior engineers manage the technical condition of the whole plant proactively, using condition monitoring to see inside the machinery. This lesson covers technical management and condition monitoring.

SV-CHIEF-3000-M2 · Systems, electrical and control

2 lessons

SV-CHIEF-3000-M2-A Management-level oversight of the vessel's systems, electrical plant and automation. Practice in examiner →

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Auxiliary systems and pumping at management level

The Chief manages all the vessel's auxiliary systems, setting the regimes that keep them reliable and compliant. This lesson covers those systems at senior level.

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Electrical plant, automation and control

Larger vessels have substantial electrical and automation systems, and the senior Chief manages them and their safety. This lesson covers the electrical plant, automation and control at management level.

SV-CHIEF-3000-M3 · Compliance, survey and management

2 lessons

SV-CHIEF-3000-M3-A Regulatory compliance, survey and certification, and leading the engineering department. Practice in examiner →

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Regulatory compliance, survey and certification

The Chief keeps the vessel technically compliant and in class, which on a larger vessel is a substantial management task. This lesson covers compliance, survey and certification at senior level.

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Leading the engineering department

The Chief leads the whole engineering department, and on a larger vessel this is a significant leadership and resource-management role. This lesson covers leading the department.

SV-CHIEF-3000-M4 · Safety and emergency command

2 lessons

SV-CHIEF-3000-M4-A Engine-room safety leadership and command of machinery-space emergencies at senior level. Practice in examiner →

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Engine-room safety leadership

The Chief owns engine-room safety and leads the safe-working culture, which on a larger vessel with a bigger team is a substantial responsibility. This lesson covers safety leadership in the machinery spaces.

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Command of machinery-space emergencies

The Chief commands the engineering response to major emergencies, and on a larger vessel leads a bigger team through it. This lesson covers emergency command at senior level.

Aligned to the published MCA syllabus. Official syllabus (GOV.UK).

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