Manual : EOM
ENG – 03
Prepared by : RS
UMS Checklist
Approved by : SH
Revision No:6
Date: 11.07.2025
All points must be checked in the affirmative before unmanned machinery space (UMS)
operations may commence
Note: 1. The Vessel is designed to operate with the Main Machinery Space in UMS mode at sea and
in port, for a maximum of 16 hours in any 24, provided the following criteria is met.
2. For operational purposes, the actual period of UMS operations at sea, and in port, shall be
1700 to 0700, however, this may vary depending on the operational requirements during this
period.
Date:
Vessel
Criteria for UMS Operations Yes No
Chief Engineer has agreed conditions prevailing in the Engine Room are
1 suitable for UMS Operations?
2 Complete engine room round is taken including steering gear spaces.
All critical machinery alarms, shutdowns and auto change over devices are
3
operational?
Bridge control system is fully operational?
4
Main Engine and shafting, auxiliary machinery and steering gear operation is
5 such that UMS operations will not compromise the operation of the plant or the
safety of the vessel?
Duty Engineer’s cabin alarm has been tested and its operation confirmed?
6
Remote public space and Duty engineer’s cabin alarm panels are fully
7 operational.
Fire detection and fixed fire fighting systems in the machinery space are fully
8
operational and no detector or zone is reposed or isolated?
The Cargo Hold Smoke Detection System suction lines connected & operational?
9
(When carrying DG cargo)
Are Auxiliary engines (atleast one) on Stand-by?
10
There are no cargo or tank washing operations being undertaken requiring the
11 manual starting or stopping of machinery space plant or equipment?
The Duty Officer/Officer of the Watch is aware of the intention to go on UMS
12
and is aware of the identity of the Duty Engineer?
If the vessel is in port, the Duty Engineer is equipped with a handheld radio on
13 the same frequency as that of the Duty Officer?
The Duty Officer/Officer of the Watch understands the monitoring procedure to
14 be used when the Duty Engineer enters the machinery space to answer alarms
or make routine inspections?
15 The Procedure to be used is: (indicate method to be used)
“Dead Man” Alarm System
Contact with Duty Officer/Officer of the Watch at 20minute intervals
The fire doors within the Machinery spaces are positively shut and not held
16 back in open position. All the exit doors from engine room are positively closed
to ensure the machinery spaces is positively watertight?
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Manual : EOM
ENG – 03
Prepared by : RS
UMS Checklist
Approved by : SH
Revision No:6
Date: 11.07.2025
No alarm on the AMS is in inhibited or reposed/ isolated condition and the
17 alarm set point has not been altered without the approval of C/E. If any
alterations are made then details recorded in the log book?
All gauge glasses on all the oil tanks within the MC spaces to be closely
18 checked and confirmed that the integrity of the glass, the cocks and closing
mechanism is maintained. The drip trace must be checked to confirm no traces
of oil are present. No spring-loaded cock on the gauge glass must be kept
gagged in open position. Once above is thoroughly verified the Yes box to be
ticked off.
Criteria for UMS Operations Yes No
19 All Emergency/Navigation lights checked to be operational?
20 Acetylene and oxygen mains shut and line drained
21 Fire pumps available and ready to operate from bridge
22 All entrances to engine room closed and locked
23 ER Bilge Well Port Alarm checked
24 ER Bilge Well Stbd Alarm checked
25 ER Bilge Well Aft Alarm checked
Note: 3. The Duty Engineer may call for additional assistance in the event of:
a. Oil, water, steam, air leakage which may constitute a hazard to safety of crew, the vessel
or the environment;
b. If prolonged repair is required involving the Duty Engineer working in the
machinery space.
4. The Duty Engineer shall call the Chief Engineer should any of the following occur:
a. Operational problems that are beyond control or may result in further damage
to machinery;
b. Operational problems that may endanger the safe operation of the vessel;
c. Operational problems that may result in any delay to the vessel or cargo operations;
d. Operational problems in machinery spaces other than the main machinery space
requiring his/her attention.
Duty Engineer Chief Engineer
(SIGN) (SIGN)
Note: UMS Checklist ENG – 03 to be completed at start of Passage, thereafter the same checklist to be
verified and entered into Engine Log Book daily
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