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Demonstrated ability to prepare and test steering gear for sea. What tests are carried out on the steering gear before leaving port?

Demonstrated ability to prepare, start and place on line a ship service generator.

Demonstrated ability to parallel two ship service generators.

Demonstrated ability to prepare all auxiliary machinery and systems for propulsion system start up.

Demonstrated ability to prepare main propulsion machinery and systems for sea.

Demonstrated ability to manoeuvre propulsion system.

Demonstrated ability to shut down the main propulsion system and machinery.

Demonstrated ability to monitor propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment and their operation.

Demonstrated ability to make rounds of the machinery spaces.

Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions from chief and second engineer.

Demonstrated ability to recognise problems that should be reported to the chief engineer and to the second engineer.

Main propulsion system control understood. How do throttle orders from bridge, effect speed change of the propeller? What alternate means are available should the main control system fail?

Demonstrated ability to recognise operating problems related to the vessel operating in shallow water, ice choked waters, or heavy seas.

Demonstrated ability to operate propulsion system in special operational modes, due to equipment failures, adverse ship conditions or reduced power requirements.

Demonstrated ability to manipulate/bypass or isolate propulsion or auxiliary equipment in order to carry out repairs.

Demonstrated ability to locate common faults in the propulsion and auxiliary equipment and take action necessary to prevent damage.

Demonstrated ability to locate and use relevant manuals, drawings diagrams and instructions.

Demonstrated ability to record all events related to the main and auxiliary machinery which have occurred during the engineering watch.

Demonstrated ability to take over, and perform an engineering watch in port.

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Demonstrated ability to transfer fuel oil, including a detailed understanding of all associated tanks, pumps and pipework.

Demonstrated ability to prepare and operate an evaporator and or distillation plant, including a detailed understanding of all associated tanks, pumps and pipework.

Demonstrated ability to operate the bilge system and oily water separator, including a detailed understanding of all associated tanks, pumps and pipework. What is the "parts per million" (ppm) rating of the oily water separator?

Demonstrate ability to prepare and operate air compressors, including a detailed understanding of all associated tanks, pumps and pipework.

Demonstrated ability to transfer ballast water, including a detailed understanding of all associated tanks, pumps and pipework.

Demonstrated ability to transfer fresh water, including a detailed understanding of all associated tanks, pumps and pipework.

Demonstrated ability to carry out machinery and systems checks in engine room related compartments. e.g. battery rooms, fan rooms etc.

Demonstrated ability to determine the level and where applicable the condition of residues in bilges, ballast tanks, slop tanks, sewage tanks and any special arrangements for it’s disposal.

Demonstrated ability to determine the condition and level of fuel in the various storage, settling, clean, day and emergency fuel tanks.

Demonstrated ability to check the mode of operation of the various main and auxiliary systems, including the electrical power distribution system.

Demonstrated ability to operate the automatic and manual controls related to the boiler.

Ship’s electrical distribution understood. Generators to breaker panels, including voltage/current trips, transformers, supply voltages, shore connections and emergency switchboard connections.

Steering gear control understood. How bridge inputs result in steering gear movement. What procedures/backup systems are in place when normal bridge inputs are lost?

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Taking over a watch routine understood. What specific items and checks are to be carried out before accepting a watch?

Handing over watch routines understood. When should the watchkeeping engineer not hand over the watch to the relieving engineer?

Watchkeeping Standards STCW 95 A/VIII read and understood.

Demonstrated ability to receive reports from engine room staff that relate to the operational status of the engine room and to take appropriate action.

Demonstrated ability to operate emergency generator, fire pumps, watertight doors and other equipment in the event of an emergency. What equipment is to be operated when alarms are sounded?

Demonstrated ability to isolate systems and shut downs in the event of emergencies.

Lubricating system for the main engine(s)/turbines understood in detail. Normal and alarm parameters for pressures and temperatures stated. What safety devices, alarms and shut downs are fitted?

Cooling water system (Feed water system-steam vessels) for the main engine(s)(boilers) understood in detail. Normal and alarm parameters for pressures and temperatures stated. What safety devices, alarms and shut downs are fitted?

Fuel oil system for the main engine(s)/boilers understood in detail. Normal and alarm parameters for pressures and temperatures stated. What safety devices, alarms and shut downs are fitted?

Sewage system understood in detail. What safety devices, alarms and shut downs are fitted?