Function Marine Engineering at the Operational Level

TABLE A-III/1 Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room

Function: Marine engineering at the operational level COMPETENCE

KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY

METHODS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING COMPETENCE

Use appropriate tools Characteristics and limitations of Assessment of evidence Identification of important for fabrication and materials used in construction and obtained from one or parameters for fabrication of repair operations repair of ships and more of the following: typical ship related components typically performed on equipmentCharacteristics and is appropriate ships limitations of processes used for .1 approved workshop fabrication and repair skills training Selection of material is appropriate Fabrication is to Properties and parameters .2 approved practical designated tolerances considered in the fabrication and experience and tests repair of systems and components Use of equipment and machine Application of safe working tools is appropriate and safe practices in the workshop environment Use hand tools and measuring equipment for dismantling, maintenance, repair and re-assembly of shipboard plant and equipment

Design characteristics and selection of materials in construction of equipment Interpretation of machinery drawings and handbooks Operational characteristics of equipment and systems

Assessment of evidence Safety procedures followed are obtained from one or appropriate more of the following: Selection of tools and spare .1 approved workshop gear is appropriate skill training Dismantling, inspecting, .2 approved practical repairing and reassembling experience and tests equipment is in accordance with manuals and good practice

Re-commissioning and performance testing is in accordance with manuals and good practice COMPETENCE




Use hand tools, electrical and electronic measuring and test equipment for fault finding, maintenance and repair operations

Safety requirements for working on shipboard electrical systems

Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:

Implementation of safety procedures is satisfactory

Construction and operational characteristics of shipboard AC and DC electrical systems and equipment Construction and operation of electrical test and measuring equipment

.1 approved workshop skills training .2 approved practical experience and tests

Selection and use of test equipment is appropriate and interpretation of results is accurate Selection of procedures for the conduct of repair and maintenance is in accordance with manuals and good practice Commissioning and performance testing of equipment and systems brought back into service after repair is in accordance with manuals and good practice

COMPETENCE




Maintain a safe

Thorough knowledge of basic

Assessment of evidence

The conduct, handover and

engineering watch

principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch including: .1 duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch .2 routine duties undertaken during a watch .3 maintenance of the machinery space log book and the significance of the readings taken .4 duties associated with handing over a watch

Maintain a safe engineering watch (continued)

obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate

relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and procedures The frequency and extent of monitoring of engineering equipment and systems conforms to manufacturers' recommendations and accepted principles and procedures including basic principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch

.4 approved laboratory equipment training A proper record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the ship's engineering systems

Safety and emergency procedures; changeover of remote/automatic to local control of all systems Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems

Use English in written and oral form

COMPETENCE

Adequate knowledge of the English language to enable the officer to use engineering publications and to perform engineering duties

Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction



Communications are clear and understood

Operate main and Main and auxiliary machinery: Examination and auxiliary machinery assessment of evidence and associated control .1 preparation of main machinery obtained from one or systems and preparation of auxiliary more of the following: machinery for operation .1 approved in-service .2 operation of steam boilers, experience including combustion systems .2 approved training .3 methods of checking water level ship experience in steam boilers and action necessary if water level is .3 approved simulator abnormal training, where appropriate .4 location of common faults in machinery and plant in engine and .4 approved laboratory boiler rooms and action necessary equipment training to prevent damage

Operate pumping systems and associated control systems

Pumping systems: .1 routine pumping operations .2 operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems

English language publications relevant to engineering duties are correctly interpreted

Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience


Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid pollution of the marine environment Deviations from the norm are promptly identified The output of plant and engineering systems consistently meets requirements including bridge orders relating to changes in speed and direction The causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid pollution of the marine environment

.2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved laboratory equipment training

Function: Maintenance and repair at the operational level COMPETENCE




Maintain marine engineering systems including control systems

Marine systems Appropriate basic mechanical knowledge and skills

Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:

Safety and emergency procedures:

.1 approved in-service experience

Isolation, dismantling and reassembly of plant and equipment is in accordance with accepted practices and procedures. Action taken leads to the restoration of plant by the method most suitable and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions

Safe isolation of electrical and .2 approved training ship all plant and equipment experience required before personnel are permitted to work on such .3 approved simulator plant or equipment training, where appropriate Undertake maintenance and repair to plant and equipment .4 approved laboratory equipment training

Function: Electrical, electronic electronic and control engineering at the operational level COMPETENCE


Operate alternators, generators and control systems

Generating plant:



Examination and assessment Operations are planned and of evidence obtained from one carried out in accordance with Appropriate basic electrical or more of the following: established rules and procedures knowledge and skills to ensure safety of operations .1 approved in-service Preparing, starting, coupling experience and changing over alternators or generators .2 approved training ship experience Location of common faults and action to prevent .3 approved simulator damage training, where appropriate Control systems: Location of common faults and action to prevent damage

.4 approved laboratory equipment training

Function: Controlling Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level COMPETENCE




Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements

Prevention of pollution of the marine environment


Procedures for monitoring shipboard operations and ensuring compliance with MARPOL requirements are fully observed

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment Anti-pollution procedures and all associated equipment

Maintain seaworthiness of the ship

Ship stability Working knowledge and application of stability, trim and stress tables, diagrams and stress calculating equipment Understanding of the fundamentals of watertight integrity Understanding of fundamental actions to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact buoyancy Ship construction

.1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience Examination and The stability conditions assessment of evidence comply with the IMO intact obtained from one or more stability criteria under all of the following: conditions of loading .1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience

Actions to ensure and maintain the watertight integrity of the ship are in accordance with accepted practice

.3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved laboratory equipment training

General knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship and the proper names for the various parts COMPETENCE




Prevent, control and fight fires on board

Fire prevention and fire-fighting appliances

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved fire-fighting training and experience as set out in section A-VI/3

The type and scale of the problem is promptly identified and initial actions conform with the emergency procedure and contingency plans for the ship

Knowledge of fire prevention Ability to organize fire drills Knowledge of classes and chemistry of fire

Evacuation, emergency shutdown and isolation procedures are appropriate to the nature of the emergency and are implemented promptly

Knowledge of fire-fighting systems Action to be taken in the event of fire, including fires involving oil systems

The order of priority, and the levels and time scales of making reports and informing personnel on board, are relevant to the nature of the emergency and reflect the urgency of the problem Operate lifeLife-saving Ability to organize abandon saving appliances ship drills and knowledge of the operation of survival craft and rescue boats, their launching appliances and arrangements, and their equipment, including radio life-saving appliances,

Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training and experience as set out in section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4

Actions in responding to abandon ship and survival situations are appropriate to the prevailing circumstances circumstances and conditions and comply with

satellite EPIRBs, SARTs, immersion suits and thermal protective aids.

accepted safety practices and standards

Knowledge of survival at sea techniques COMPETENCE


Apply medical first aid on board ship

Medical aid



Assessment of evidence Identification of probable obtained from approved cause, nature and extent of Practical application of medical guides training as set out in injuries or conditions is and advice by radio, including the ability section A-VI/4, paragraphs prompt and treatment treatment to take effective action based on such 1 to 3 minimizes immediate threat knowledge in the case of accidents or to life illnesses that are likely to occur on board ship

Monitor Basic working knowledge of the relevant Assessment of evidence compliance with IMO conventions concerning safety of obtained from examination legislative life at sea and protection of the marine or approved training requirements environment

Section A-III/2

Legislative requirements relating to safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment are correctly identified

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Standard of Competence 1 Every candidate for certification as chief engineer officer and second engineer officer of seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW power or more shall be required to demonstrate ability to undertake undertake at the management level, the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-III/2. 2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required for certification is listed in column 2 of table A-III/2. This incorporates, expands and extends in depth the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/1 for officers in charge of an engineering watch. 3 Bearing in mind that a second sec ond engineer officer shall be in a position to assume the responsibilities of the chief engineer officer at any time, assessment in these subjects shall be designed to test the candidate's ability to assimilate all available information that affects the safe operation opera tion of the ship's machinery and the protection of the marine environment. environment. 4 The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 shall be sufficient to enable the candidate to to serve in the capacity of chief engineer officer or second engineer officer*. 5 Training and experience to achieve the necessary level of theoretical knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take into account the re levant requirements of this part and the guidance given in part B of this Code.

6 The Administration may omit knowledge requirements for types of propulsion machinery other than those machinery installations for which the certificate to be awarded shall be valid. A certificate awarded on such a basis shall not be valid for any category of machinery installation which has been omitted until the engineer officer proves to be competent in these knowledge requirements. Any such limitation shall be stated on the certificate and in the endorsement. 7 Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-III/2. Near-coastal voyages 8 The level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency required under the different sections listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 may be varied for officers of ships with limited propulsion power engaged on near-coastal voyages, as considered necessary, bearing in mind the effect on the safety of all ships which may be operating in the same waters. Any such limitation shall be stated on the certificate and in the endorsement. Table A-III/2 Specification of minimum standard of competence for chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more

Function: Marine engineering at the management management level COMPETENCE



Plan and schedule operations

Theoretical knowledge



The planning and preparation of operations is Thermodynamics and heat suited to the design transmission parameters of the power .1 approved in-service experience; installation and to the Mechanics and hydromechanics requirements of the voyage .2 approved training ship Operating principles of ship power experience; installations (diesel, steam and gas turbine) and refrigeration .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate Physical and chemical properties of fuels and lubricants Technology of materials Naval architecture and ship construction, including damage control

Start up and shut down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery


The methods of preparing the start-up and of making available fuels, lubricants,

including associated systems

.1 approved in-service experience; .2 approved training ship experience; .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate.

cooling water and air are the most appropriate Checks of pressures, temperatures and revolutions during the start-up and warm-up period are in accordance with technical specifications and agreed work plans Surveillance of main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems is sufficient to maintain safe operating conditions The methods of preparing the shut-down and of supervising the coolingdown of the engine are the most appropriate

COMPETENCE




Operate, monitor and evaluate engine performance and capacity

Practical knowledge Operation and maintenance of:

Examination and assessment of evidence obtained fromone or more of the following:

The methods of measuring the load capacity of the engines are in accordance with technical specifications

.1 marine diesel engines

.1 approved in-service experience

.2 marine steam propulsion plant

.2 approved training ship experience

.3 marine gas turbines Operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery, including pumping and piping systems, auxiliary boiler plant and steering gear systems

.3 approved simulator training, where appropriate

Performance is checked against bridge orders Performance levels are in accordance with technical specifications

Operation, testing and maintenance of control systems Operation and maintenance of cargo-handling equipment and deck machinery Maintain safety of engine equipment, systems and services


Arrangements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation and condition of the machinery installation .1 approved in-service experience are suitable for all modes of operation .2 approved training ship experience

COMPETENCE



Manage fuel and ballast operations

Operation and maintenance of machinery including pumps and piping systems



Fuel and ballast operations meet operational requirements and are carried out so as to prevent .1 approved in-service experience pollution of the marine environment .2 approved training ship experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate

Use internal communication systems

Operation of all internal communication systems on board


Transmission and reception of messages are consistently successful Communication records are .1 approved in-service experience complete, accurate and comply with statutory .2 approved training ship requirements experience .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate .4 approved laboratory equipment training

Function: Electrical, electronic electronic and control engineering at the management management level COMPETENCE


Operate electrical and electronic control equipment




Examination and assessment of Operation of equipment and evidence obtained from one or more of system is in accordance with Marine electrotechnology, the following: operating manuals electronics and electrical Performance levels are in equipment .1 approved in-service experience accordance with technical specifications Fundamentals of .2 approved training ship experience automation, instrumentation and .3 approved simulator training, where control systems appropriate .4 approved laboratory equipment training

Test, detect faults and maintain and restore electrical and electronic control equipment to operating condition

Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following: .1 approved in-service experience

Maintenance activities are correctly planned in accordance with technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications

.2 approved training ship experience

The effect of malfunctions on associated plant and systems .3 approved simulator training, where is accurately identified, ship's appropriate technical drawings are correctly interpreted, .4 approved laboratory equipment measuring and calibrating training instruments are correctly used and actions taken are justified

Function: Maintenance and repair at the management level COMPETENCE


Organize safe maintenance and repair procedures



Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from Marine engineering practice one or more of the following: Practical knowledge Organizing and carrying out safe maintenance and repair procedures

.1 approved in-service experience .2 approved training ship experience


Maintenance activities are correctly planned and carried out in accordance with technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications Appropriate plans, specifications, materials and equipment are available for

maintenance and repair .3 approved workshop training

Detect and identify the cause of machinery malfunctions and correct faults

Action taken leads to the restoration of plant by the most suitable method

Examination and assessment The methods of comparing of evidence obtained from actual operating conditions are Detection of machinery one or more of the following: in accordance with malfunction, location of recommended practices and faults and action to prevent .1 approved in-service procedures damage experience Actions and decisions are in .2 approved training ship accordance with recommended experience operating specifications and limitations .3 approved simulator training, where appropriate

Ensure safe working practices

Practical knowledge

Practical knowledge Safe working practices

Examination and assessment Working practices are in of evidence obtained from accordance with legislative one or more of the following: requirements, codes of practice, permits to work and .1 approved in-service environmental concerns experience .2 approved training ship experience

Function: Controlling Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the management management level COMPETENCE

Control trim, stability and stress



Understanding of fundamental Examination and principles of ship construction assessment of evidence and theories and factors obtained from one or more affecting trim and stability and of the following: measures necessary to preserve trim and stability .1 approved in-service experience Knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of a ship in the .2 approved training ship event of damage to and experience consequent flooding of a compartment and counter .3 approved simulator measures to be taken training, where appropriate


Stability and stress conditions are maintained within safety limits at all times

Knowledge of IMO recommendations concerning ship stability Monitor and control Knowledge of relevant Examination and Procedures for monitoring compliance with legislative international maritime law assessment of evidence operations and requirements and embodied in international obtained from one or more maintenance comply with measures to ensure safety agreements and conventions of the following: legislative requirements of life at sea and protection of the marine Regard shall be paid especially .1 approved in-service Potential non-compliance is environment to the following subjects: experience promptly and fully identified .1 certificates and other .2 approved training ship documents required to be experience Requirements for renewal carried on board ships by and extension of international conventions, how .3 approved simulator certificates ensure they may be obtained and the training, where appropriate continued validity of survey period of their legal validity items and equipment Monitor and control compliance with legislative

.2 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the

requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment (continued)

International Convention on Load Lines .3 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea .4 responsibilities under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships .5 maritime declarations of health and the requirements of the International Health Regulations .6 responsibilities under international instruments affecting the safety of the ships, passengers, crew or cargo .7 methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment by ships .8 knowledge of national legislation for implementing international agreements and conventions

COMPETENCE




Maintain safety and security of the vessel, crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems

A thorough knowledge of lifesaving appliance regulations (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)

Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction and approved in-service training and experience

Procedures for monitoring fire detection and safety systems ensure that all alarms are detected promptly and acted upon in accordance with established emergency procedures

Organization of fire and abandon ship drills Maintenance of operational condition of life-saving, firefighting and other safety systems Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies

Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations

Ship construction, including damage control Methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction

Examination and Emergency procedures are assessment of evidence in accordance with the obtained from approved inestablished plans for service training and emergency situations experience

Functions and use of lifesaving appliances Organize and manage the A knowledge of personnel Examination and The crew are allocated crew management, organization and assessment of evidence duties and informed of training on board ships obtained from approved in- expected standards of work service training and and behaviour in a manner A knowledge of international experience appropriate to the maritime conventions and individuals concerned recommendations, and related national legislation Training objectives and activities are based on an

assessment of current competence and capabilities and operational requirements

Section A-III/3

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Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion propulsion power. Standard of competence 1 Every candidate for certification as chief engineer officer and second engineer officer of seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW power shall be required to demonstrate ability to undertake at at management level, the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A-III/2. 2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required for certification is listed in column 2 of table A-III/2. This incorporates, expands and extends in depth the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/1 for officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room. 3 Bearing in mind that a second sec ond engineer officer shall be in a position to assume the responsibilities of the chief engineer officer at any time, assessment in these subjects shall be designed to test the candidate's ability to assimilate all available information that affects the safe operation opera tion of the ship's machinery and the protection of the marine environment. environment. 4 The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 may be lowered but shall be sufficient to to enable the candidate to serve in the capacity capacity of chief engineer officer or second engineer officer at the range of propulsion power specified in this section. 5 Training and experience to achieve the necessary level of theoretical knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take into account the re levant requirements of this part and the guidance given in part B of this Code. 6 The Administration may omit knowledge requirements for types of propulsion machinery other than those machinery installations for which the certificate to be awarded shall be valid. A certificate awarded on such a basis shall not be valid for any category of machinery installation which has been omitted until the

engineer officer proves to be competent in these items. Any such limitation shall be stated on the certificate and in the endorsement. endorsement. 7 Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-III/2. Near-coastal voyages 8 The level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency required under the different sections listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 and the requirements of paragraphs 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of regulation regulation III/3 may be varied for officers of ships ships engaged on near-coastal voyages, as considered necessary, bearing in mind the effect on the safety of all ships which may be operating in the same waters. Any such limitation shall be stated on the certificate and in the endorsement. Section A-III/4

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Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room Standard of competence 1 Every rating forming part of an engine-room watch on a seagoing ship shall be required to demonstrate the competence to perform the marine engineering function at the support level, as specified in column 1 of table A-III/4. 2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required of ra tings forming part of an engine-room watch is listed in column 2 of table A-III/4. 3 Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating competence specified in columns 3 and 4 of table A-III/4. The reference to "practical test" in column 3 may include approved shore-based training in which the students undergo practical testing. 4 Where there are no tables of competence for the support level in respect to certain functions, it remains the responsibility of the Administration to determine

the appropriate training, assessment and certification requirements to be applied to personnel designated to perform those functions at the support level. Table A-III/4 Specification of minimum standard of competence for ratings forming part of an engineering watch

Function: Marine engineering engineering at the t he support level COMPETENCE


Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch

Terms used in machinery spaces and names of machinery and equipment

Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

Engine-room watchkeeping procedures Safe working practices as related to engine-room operations Basic environmental protection procedures



Assessment of evidence Communications are clear and obtained from one or more of concise and advice or the following: clarification is sought from the officer of the watch where .1 approved in-service watch information or experience; or instructions are not clearly understood .2 approved training ship experience Maintenance, hand-over and relief of the watch is in .3 practical test conformity with accepted principles and procedures

Use of appropriate internal communication system Engine-room alarm systems and ability to distinguish between the various alarms, with special reference to fireextinguishing gas alarms For keeping a boiler watch:

Safe operation of boilers

Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures

Assessment of evidence Assessment of boiler condition obtained from one or more of is accurate and based on the following: relevant information available from local and remote .1 approved in-service indicators and physical experience; or inspections .2 approved training ship experience

The sequence and timing of adjustments maintains safety and optimum efficiency

.3 practical test COMPETENCE


Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Knowledge of emergency duties

Assessment of evidence obtained from demonstration and approved in-service Escape routes from machinery experience or approved spaces training ship experience Familiarity with the location and use of fire-fighting equipment in the machinery spaces

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Initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation conforms with established procedures Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seamanlike manner

Function Marine Engineering at the Operational Level

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