Key Points in a UMS Checklist

by | Jul 6, 2024 | Bridge, Engine Room

  1. Duty Officer Awareness: Ensure the duty officer knows the engineer’s location at all times.
  2. Dead Man Alarm: Activate and reset the dead man alarm system to ensure the engineer’s safety.
  3. Tank Levels: Check that all fuel, oil, and freshwater tanks are adequately filled.
  4. Bilge Status: Ensure bilges are dry and high-level alarms are operational.
  5. Sludge and Bilge Tanks: Maintain sludge and bilge tanks at safe levels.
  6. Smoke and Fire Alarms: Verify that all smoke and fire alarms are operational.
  7. Safety Cut-Outs: Ensure all alarms and safety cut-outs are functioning correctly.
  8. Compressed Air: Check that air receivers are fully charged.
  9. Fuel Separator Settings: Adjust fuel separator feed inlets and ensure temperature controllers are operational.
  10. Emergency Generator: Confirm that the emergency diesel generator is on standby.
  11. Fire Suppression Systems: Ensure CO2 and water mist systems are operational.
  12. Sounding Cocks and Caps: Make sure sounding cocks and caps are closed.
  13. Generator Standby: Ensure all stopped generators are on standby.
  14. Standby Pumps and Machinery: Verify that standby pumps and machinery systems are on standby and auto-start.
  15. Auxiliary Boiler: Confirm that the auxiliary boiler is on standby.
  16. Ventilation: Ensure all ventilation fans are running.
  17. Combustible Materials: Store combustible materials safely.
  18. Filter Pressure: Check that DP filters are within safe pressure limits.
  19. Watertight Doors: Ensure all watertight doors and funnel flaps are shut.
  20. Operating Parameters: Confirm that all operating parameters are within normal ranges.
  21. Air Conditioning: Ensure ECR air conditioning is functioning correctly.
  22. Loose Items: Secure all loose items in the engine room.
  23. Electric Appliances: Unplug electric appliances in the ECR.
  24. Welding Equipment: Remove workshop welding plugs.
  25. Gas Cylinders: Close acetylene and oxygen cylinder valves.
  26. Bridge Control: Ensure the main engine is on bridge control.
  27. Data Logger and Printer: Confirm data logger and alarm printer are functioning.
  28. Chief and 2nd Engineer Awareness: Inform the Chief and 2nd engineer about the UMS status.
  29. Vessel Position: Assess if the vessel’s position allows for UMS.
  30. Control Transfer: Transfer control to the bridge and inform the duty officer of the UMS commencement time.
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