NVIC 17-14 Task 4.3.B

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

OICEW-A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control system

Main engine and associated auxiliaries

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

the candidate assists in starting a main propulsion gas turbine engine, describing the actions as they are being performed.

The candidate:

1. Ensures the enclosure is secure;

2. Ensures that the starting medium is available and at recommended pressures;

3. Ensures all permissive obligations are met, including:

   a. Reduction gear oil at pressure;

   b. Jacking gear disengaged;

   c. Clutch disengaged (if so fitted);

   d. Gas generator speed below alarm point;

   e. Uptake and supply stacks are clear;

   f. Command throttles are in the IDLE position;

   g. Command and Control logic is reset;

4. Initiates starting sequence from command platform;

5. Monitors all speeds, temperatures and pressures vital to engine start;

6. Ensures start medium and ignition system are secured upon reaching gas generator idle speed; and

7. Records start initiation and at idle times.