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What are Critical Ship Equipment ?

If a sudden operational failure of equipment or technical systems on board may result in a hazardous situation, that equipment or system is
considered critical. Master and Chief Engineer must draw up a list of Critical Ship Functions and Critical Equipment (Main and Standby). These
Critical Lists are to be formalised on board and sent to the office. The agreed list of Critical Equipment must be accurately reflected and identified
in the vessels PMS.This list will always include; Supply of electrical power to essential services, Propulsion, Steering ,Main Engine, Steering gear,
Generators
Critical Ship Functions
The list of critical ship functions may also include ship specific functions, for example the capability to recover from a semi-submerged condition
for a heavy-lift vessel.
Critical Stand-By Equipment
Working from the basis of the critical machinery list, a list of critical stand-by arrangements should be drawn up. The critical stand-by
arrangements list should be decided using the criteria of Will a single critical stand-by arrangement failure compromise one of the critical
machinery functions.

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Main Air Compressor Sets
Control Air Compressor Sets
Main and Auxiliary Engine circulating systems pump sets
Main Engine Electrical Blower
Main Switchboard and Components
Main and Auxiliary Engine system filters
HFO & LO pumps
Feed Water System Pump Sets
Boiler Circulating Pump Sets
Boiler Water Gauge Glass Sets
Boiler Safety Valve Sets
Steering Gear Pump Sets
Rudder, Shafting and Propeller systems
Control engineering items
Ships Side Valves
Windlass and Mooring Sets
High and Low Level Alarms
Stand-by Whistle, Siren Horn etc
Critical Idle Functions (Equipment which is safety critical but not in day-to-day use).
Quick closing valves, Remote stops and switches
Over-speed trip arrangements
First start arrangement
Emergency Electrical Generating Plan
Emergency Lighting
Emergency Compressor

Heating, ventilation & air conditioning

Propeller shaft arrangement
Power generation , supply &
distribution system
Deck machineries & cargo gears
Control and instrumentation
Fire protection
Engine room safety
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Emergency Fire Pump

Fire Fighting and Detection Systems
Safety and Lifesaving Equipment
B.A. Compressor
Emergency Steering Arrangement
Main & Auxiliary Engine Shutdown arrangements.

Minimum Stock Level for Critical, Spare Parts, Consumables and Tools
It is the responsibility of the Chief Engineer to set the minimum level stock listing, customised for each vessel and to formally agree with the Fleet
Superintendent the contents of the list.
The Chief Engineer must then maintain the agreed minimum stock levels and to ensure, as appropriate, the necessary requisitions. Deficiencies
are to be brought to the attention of the Master and the technical Department of the relevant management Office as Critical Spares Inventory
Monthly Report . This report must be completed and returned to the Managing Officer. The under-mentioned listings are the recommended
Minimum Stock Levels for the items list.

Working on critical equipment and systems

Persons who are responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair of critical equipment and systems, as well as the calibration and adjustment
of alarms and other parameters of the equipment, must be properly qualified, trained or experienced in the use of these crucial items. Either the
Master or Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the competency of the person involved in the maintenance is sufficient to carry out the
task or must personally supervise critical phases of overhaul. If there is any doubt as to the ability and competence of those onboard to carry out
a particular task successfully on critical equipment or systems, then the management office must be notified for further guidance and/or
instruction as to how to proceed.
Whenever routine planned maintenance of major critical equipment is to be carried out that involves shutting down the equipment, ships staff will
consult with the management cell. A risk assessment will be required before the equipment is shut down. The risk assessment will include, but not
be limited to, addressing the following topics:
1. Alternative back-up equipment / systems.
2. Any necessary modification in operational procedures as a result of the equipment being out of service.
3. Any additional safety procedures (emergency equipment etc).
If the agreed out of service period for critical equipment or systems maintenance cannot be achieved, any extension or alternative actions will
require review by the shore management. In additional, a further risk assessment may be required if circumstances (such as environmental
conditions, crew fatigue or operational parameters) change.
Trends and historical data recorded in PMS should be used to modify the maintenance interval or critical systems, in order to prevent incidents or
out of service periods that could be associated with a failure.

Ordering Critical Repairs or Spares

When any item from this list requires a spare or repair, the Requisition Form must be endorsed Spare for Critical Equipment marked
appropriately and followed up with a telephone call, as explained in the Purchasing Section of these procedures.
It is the responsibility of the Chief Engineer to set the minimum level stock listing, customised for each vessel and to formally agree with the Fleet
Superintendent the contents of the list. The Chief Engineer must then maintain the agreed minimum stock levels and to ensure, as appropriate,
the necessary requisitions. Deficiencies are to be brought to the attention fo the Master and the technical Department of the relevant
management Office as Critical Spares Inventory Monthly Report . This report must be completed and returned to the Managing Officer.

Quick Checklist (QCL)

For portable tools and equipment which are more likely to get lost or stolen, and which are costly and essential for work and running of the ship,
a Q.C.L. list must be established. Include some of the items listed in the inventory for the ship, and one copy of the Q.C.L. to be forwarded to the
Company.
For the Deck Department, the following similar items are included: binoculars, walkie-talkies, sextants and other mobile navigational aids,
professional books supplied by the owners (e.g. Handbook, IMO dangerous goods code etc.,) large ropes, power tools, valuable entertainment
equipment, typewriters, calculators etc. For the Engine Department, the following similar items are included: measuring tools, test instruments,
power tools.
Such Q.C.L. is not normally to contain more than 10 to 15 items. This list must also include items which are in custody of the senior officers, such
as the Chief Mate, 1st Assistant Engineer, Electrician, etc., and when there is a change of Master or Chief Engineer, the content of the list must be
confirmed. The Master and the Chief Engineer are to check these items against the Q.C.L. when there is a change of officer, and report any
discrepancies immediately to the Company.

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