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Before starting to complete this manual, trainees should read the manual completely, in order to understand what is required and what level of effort and sign off is required. Failure to complete the manual and obtain the required signatures will hamper your ability to convince the engineering examiner that you have successfully completed the training required.

When joining a vessel or when starting this manual, trainees should inform the Chief Engineer and the appropriate engine room staff of your intention to complete the manual. Obtaining appropriate signatures will be easier if everyone is aware of this manual’s content and requirements.

Before completing tasks, supervisors and watch personnel are to be aware of the specific tasks to be undertaken and they, in collaboration with the Chief Engineer, should set the level of supervision required before attempting the task.

In order to successfully complete this manual, there is a requirement to get the tasks and assignments checked off. Normally, these tasks can be signed off by the engineer of the watch or Chief Engineer.

While there is no final manual sign off , examiners will be verifying that tasks are completed and that there is an entry on the sign off page (section 6.1). Therefore, regular submission for sign off is recommended. At a minimum, trainees should ensure the manual sign off is completed before signing off a vessel. It becomes very difficult to obtain signatures once you have departed the vessel.

There are some sections and tasks that speak to steam propulsion machinery. Similarly, there are sections and tasks that refer to motor powered vessels, trainees should complete the relevant sections and tasks.

Once completed, this manual should be presented to a Marine Safety examiner when applying for the first engineering certificate of competency. In most cases, this will be the Certificate of Competence as 4^th Class Engineer.

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