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Actions as Chief Engineer (If Technical Rectification Fails On-site)Inform Master Immediately: Advise the Master of the non-operational status of the engine so they can formally communicate with the AMSA PSCO before the officer discovers it independently or writes a unilateral Code 30 detention.
Execute Statutory & ISM Notifications:
Inform the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and technical management to request urgent shore-based technician assistance and emergency procurement.
Report the failure to the Flag State Administration and the vessel's Recognized Organization (Class Society) under ISM Code Clause 10 (Maintenance of Ship and Equipment).
Report the defect to AMSA via the local agent under Section 186 of the Australian Navigation Act (reporting of vessel defects/deficiencies prior to departure).
Formulate an Action & Risk Mitigation Plan:
Request a Code 17 (Master's Action Plan) or temporary dispensation from Flag/Class allowing the vessel to rectify the defect at berth with a short-term conditional safety certificate.
Implement temporary risk control measures (e.g., verifying that the opposite side lifeboat, liferafts, and marine evacuation systems provide 100% capacity for all personnel onboard).
Logbook & Record Compliance:
Log all diagnostic actions, findings, maintenance efforts, and official communications accurately in the Engine Room Logbook and Official Logbook.
Ensure PMS records show that all prior weekly engine routines were carried out as mandated under SOLAS Regulation III/20.