The study course includes an overview of the instrumentation used to control the ship's power and auxiliary machinery - temperature, pressure, level, speed, fluid and gas consumption, power measurement and control equipment, gas analysers. Fire alarm systems and the principles of operation of smoke, flame and heat detectors are covered.
The study course also includes an overview of shipboard automatic control systems - automatic control and regulation theory, AVS classification, elements and assemblies and AVS governor circuits, as well as shipboard power regulation, control and monitoring systems. The classification of regulators and the main laws according to which regulators operate are discussed.
The study course covers main and auxiliary engine rotary frequency control systems, speed governors and common rail engines. The study course also covers control systems for the variable pitch propeller in a gantry engine. Protection, signalling and emergency stop devices for main engines and auxiliary engines are also covered.
The study course also covers the control and protection systems for auxiliary machinery such as steering gear, compressors, boilers, inserters, fuel and oil separators, hydrophore control systems and deck machinery. Fixed fire-fighting systems are covered. Cargo and ballast systems are also covered. As part of the study course, students are also introduced to various ICMS (Integrated Control and Monitoring Systems).
The course of study shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Standards A-III/1 and A-III/2 of the STCW Code of Conduct and the Standard of the Profession, and taking into account the recommendations of the relevant IMO Model Courses and other relevant regulatory documents.
Part-time extramural studies are organized according to an individually developed study plan.