Division 4.2

United Kingdom

The boatmaster shall be able to monitor the main engines and auxiliary machinery and equipment.

The boatmaster shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE	COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1. give instructions to prepare main engines and auxiliary machinery and equipment;	1.. Ability to instruct the crew in the preparation and operation of main and auxiliary machinery and equipment. 2.. Ability to set up and monitor checklists and to give instructions to properly use such checklists. 3.. Ability to instruct crew on principles to be observed during engine surveillance.
2. detect malfunctions, common faults and take actions to prevent damage;	1.. Knowledge of methods to detect engine and machinery malfunction. 2.. Ability to detect malfunctions, frequent sources of error or inappropriate treatment, and to respond adequately. 3.. Ability to instruct actions to be taken in order to prevent damage or to take measures for damage control.
3. understand the physical and chemical characteristics of oil and other lubricants;	1.. Knowledge of the characteristics of the materials used. 2.. Ability to use oil and other lubricants according to their specifications. 3.. Ability to understand machinery handbooks. 4.. Knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and systems.
4. evaluate engine performance.	Ability to use and interpret manuals to evaluate engine performance and operate engines appropriately.