Machine translation from English source
Although this publication is addressed to the Master and his/her officers, it should be emphasized that the Master also has final responsibility for compliance with the engine room maintenance plans established in accordance with the requirements of the company and the ship's EMS. Highly automated propulsion systems and other machinery in particular require constant maintenance and vigilance.
Given that modern engines include automatic remote control from both the bridge and the engine room using the so-called “Universal Monitoring and Control System” (UMS/UCS), as well as by alarm and control panels in the accommodation and on the bridge , the master must, in close cooperation with the chief engineer, ensure that inspections of these systems are carried out on board the ship at appropriate intervals as required by the ISM code.
The reliability of equipment and technical systems, the sudden failure of which could lead to hazardous situations, must be regularly checked and tested to prevent failure and, as such, danger to the ship, crew, property of third parties and the marine environment. This requirement is contained in Section 10.3 of the ISM Code.
Master and senior mechanic
The master and chief mechanic should not be misled by the supposed reliability of electronic systems, as this may create a false sense of safety and security.
Any deficiencies noted during such inspections and tests must be corrected immediately to maintain the operational reliability of these systems.
In addition, the Chief Engineer (Job Captain) must ensure that all employees working in the engine room are well aware of the hazards of working around moving machine parts, hot surfaces, slip hazards caused by oil and grease, limited safety margins
