Description
Organise fire drills on board. Make sure that appliances for fire prevention fire-fighting are in working order. Take the appropriate action in case of fire, including fires involving oil systems.
Alternative labels
preventing fires on board
preventing on board fires
on board fire preventing
prevent on board fires
organising fire drills on board
on board fire drills operating
fire drills organising on board
organise fire drills on board
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Prevent fires on board is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Prevent fires on board is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Mechanical engineer: Mechanical engineers research, plan and design mechanical products and systems and supervise the fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of systems and products. They research and analyse data.
Marine engineer: Marine engineers design, build, maintain and repair the hull, mechanical, electronic equipment and auxiliary systems such as engines, pumps, heating, ventilation, generator sets. They work on all types of boats from pleasure crafts to naval vessels, including submarines.
Marine chief engineer: Marine chief engineers are responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions. They are the head of the entire engine department aboard the ship. They have overall responsibility for all technical operations and equipment on-board the ship. Marine chief engineers collaborate on security, survival and health care on board, observe the national and international standards of application.
References
- Prevent fires on board – ESCO