MARB048 — Undertake maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components

1 Verify maintenance requirements

• 1.1Maintenance program regulatory and organisational requirements for machinery, machinery systems and structural components are identified and followed
• 1.2Technical specifications, service requirements and organisational procedures for machinery, machinery systems and structural components are checked for recommended maintenance requirements
• 1.3Special requirements for maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components are separated from normal lubrication, adjustment and day-to-day maintenance schedules
• 1.4Maintenance system goals for machinery, machinery systems and structural components are outlined
• 1.5Maintenance plan and related work schedule for machinery, machinery systems and structural components are developed

2 Establish maintenance systems

• 2.1Maintenance costs are identified and quantified
• 2.2Processes, procedures and delays are documented
• 2.3Internal and external maintenance providers are specified
• 2.4Maintenance plan is prepared to minimise ship operation costs, waste and harm to the environment
• 2.5Approvals for maintenance plan are negotiated and confirmed
• 2.6Recordkeeping systems are developed and maintained

3 Organise maintenance activities

• 3.1Schedules and rosters are checked to verify time when maintenance process may be scheduled, including optimal timing for shutdown
• 3.2Agreement with the Master is obtained for timing of maintenance tasks to optimise maintenance process and minimise operational disruptions
• 3.3Detailed work plans are developed in line with schedules, availability of expertise, scheduling of resource availability and environmental requirements
• 3.4Team members with required competencies are allocated to maintenance activities
• 3.5Consumables and equipment are secured to meet work plan requirements
• 3.6Externally sourced equipment, consumables and expertise are located and procured
• 3.7Contingency plans are prepared
• 3.8Maintenance schedules and procedures are effectively communicated to the team

4 Supervise maintenance tasks

• 4.1Job specifications and maintenance tasks are communicated effectively to team members
• 4.2Maintenance and repair tasks are monitored to ensure they satisfy technical specifications
• 4.3Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are monitored and observed at all times
• 4.4Emergency equipment is made available and working order of equipment is ensured
• 4.5Contingencies are managed to ensure quality of work is maintained and work is completed within agreed timeframe

5 Perform planned maintenance activities

• 5.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed
• 5.2Preventative maintenance is carried out in compliance with technical specifications
• 5.3Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
• 5.4Ongoing quality checks of maintenance work are undertaken according to technical specifications
• 5.5Work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and damage to equipment, machinery or other services
• 5.6Worksite is made safe according to organisational safety procedures
• 5.7Maintenance work is checked to verify that it conforms with technical specifications

6 Perform breakdown maintenance

• 6.1Nature of breakdown is ascertained and reported to appropriate personnel or authorities
• 6.2Maintenance records of machinery, machinery systems and structural components related to reported breakdown are reviewed for possible causes
• 6.3Extent of breakdown is evaluated and confirmed using diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques
• 6.4Restrictions are applied to operations, where necessary, and agreed to with the Master
• 6.5Extent of repair work is ascertained from available evidence
• 6.6Limits of repair work that can be carried out are established
• 6.7Machinery and equipment are isolated
• 6.8Repair work is carried out according to technical specifications
• 6.9Master is notified of completed repair work and details are documented

7 Monitor, adjust and report on implementing the maintenance plan

• 7.1Execution of maintenance tasks is monitored to ensure they are completed according to maintenance plan and statutory survey requirements
• 7.2Machinery, machinery systems and structural components are monitored to ensure achievement of planned outcomes
• 7.3Costs are monitored and controlled
• 7.4Adjustments are made to maintenance plan to take into account failure to achieve planned outcomes
• 7.5Reports are completed according to maintenance plan requirements and organisational procedures
• 7.6Recommendations to improve maintenance plan safety, efficiency and effectiveness are implemented under regular review of safety management system (SMS)
• 7.7Machinery, machinery systems and structural components are maintained in a clean and safe operational condition

8 Carry out damage control procedures

• 8.1Damage to vessel hull and watertight integrity is ascertained and monitored according to established procedures and safety regulations
• 8.2Appropriate damage control measures are implemented to maintain watertight integrity and to control flooding of vessel according to vessel emergency and safety management plans

What does an assessment tool for MARB048 need to cover?

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