Section B-III/2
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Section B-III/2

 Guidance regarding the certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more

(No provisions)

 Guidance regarding training of engineering personnel having management responsibilities for the operation and safety of electrical power plant above 1,000 volts

1 Training of engineering personnel having management responsibilities for the operation and safety of electrical power plant of more than 1,000 V should at least include:

  • .1 the functional, operational and safety requirements for a marine high-voltage system;

  • .2 assignment of suitably qualified personnel to carry out maintenance and repair of high-voltage switchgear of various types;

  • .3 taking remedial action necessary during faults in a high-voltage system;

  • .4 producing a switching strategy for isolating components of a high-voltage system;

  • .5 selecting suitable apparatus for isolation and testing of high-voltage equipment;

  • .6 carrying out a switching and isolation procedure on a marine high-voltage system, complete with safety documentation; and

  • .7 performing tests of insulation resistance and polarization index on high-voltage equipment.

Parent topic: Chapter III – Guidance regarding the engine department
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