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

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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Maintain a safe Thorough knowledge of
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 logs and
the significance of the
readings taken
.4 duties associated with
handing over a watch
Safety and emergency
procedures; change-over of
remote/automatic to local
control of all systems
Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Assessment of evidence The conduct, handover
obtained from one or and relief of the watch
more of the following: conforms with accepted
principles and
.1 approved in-service procedures
experience
The frequency and
.2 approved training extent of monitoring of
ship experience engineering equipment
and systems conforms
.3 approved simulator to manufacturers’
training, where recommendations and
appropriate accepted principles and
procedures, including
.4 approved laboratory Principles to be
equipment training observed in keeping an
engineering watch
A proper record is
maintained of the
movements and
activities relating to the
ship’s engineering
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
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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Maintain a safe Engine-room resource
engineering watch management
(continued)
Knowledge of engine-room
resource management
principles, including:
.1 allocation, assignment, and
prioritization of resources
.2 effective communication
.3 assertiveness and leadership
.4 obtaining and maintaining
situational awareness
.5 consideration of team
experience
Use English in Adequate knowledge of the
written and oral English language to enable the
form officer to use engineering
publications and to perform
engineering duties
Use internal Operation of all internal
communication communication systems on
systems board
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Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Assessment of evidence Resources are allocated
obtained from one or and assigned as needed
more of the following: in correct priority to
perform necessary tasks
.1 approved training
Communication is
.2 approved in-service clearly and
experience unambiguously given and
received
.3 approved simulator
training Questionable decisions
and/or actions result in
appropriate challenge
and response
Effective leadership
behaviours are
identified
Team member(s) share
accurate understanding
of current and predicted
engine-room and
associated systems
state, and of external
environment
Examination and English language
assessment of evidence publications relevant to
obtained from practical engineering duties are
instruction correctly interpreted
Communications are
clear and understood
Examination and Transmission and
assessment of evidence reception of messages
obtained from one or are consistently
more of the following: successful
.1 approved in-service Communication records
experience are complete, accurate
and comply with
.2 approved training statutory requirements
ship experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training
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Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Operate main and Basic construction and Examination and Construction and
auxiliary machinery operation principles of assessment of evidence operating mechanisms
and associated machinery systems, including: obtained from one or can be understood and
control systems more of the following: explained with
.1 marine diesel engine drawings/instructions
.1 approved in-service
.2 marine steam turbine experience

.3 marine gas turbine .2 approved training

ship experience
.4 marine boiler
.3 approved laboratory
.5 shafting installations, equipment training
including propeller

.6 other auxiliaries, including

various pumps, air
compressor, purifier, fresh
water generator, heat
exchanger, refrigeration,
air-conditioning and
ventilation systems

.7 steering gear

.8 automatic control systems

.9 fluid flow and

characteristics of
lubricating oil, fuel oil and
cooling systems

.10 deck machinery

Safety and emergency

procedures for operation of
propulsion plant machinery,
including control systems
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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Operate main and Preparation, operation, fault
auxiliary machinery detection and necessary
and associated measures to prevent damage for
control systems the following machinery items
(continued) and control systems:
.1 main engine and associated
auxiliaries
.2 steam boiler and associated
auxiliaries and steam
systems
.3 auxiliary prime movers and
associated systems
.4 other auxiliaries, including
refrigeration, air-
conditioning and ventilation
systems
Operate fuel, Operational characteristics of
lubrication, ballast pumps and piping systems,
and other pumping including control systems
systems and
associated control Operation of pumping systems:
systems
.1 routine pumping operations
.2 operation of bilge, ballast
and cargo pumping
systems
Oily-water separators (or-
similar equipment)
requirements and operation
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Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Examination and Operations are planned
assessment of evidence and carried out in
obtained from one or accordance with
more of the following: operating manuals,
established rules and
.1 approved in-service procedures to ensure
experience safety of operations and
avoid pollution of the
.2 approved training marine environment
ship experience
Deviations from the
.3 approved simulator norm are promptly
training, where identified
appropriate
The output of plant and
.4 approved laboratory engineering systems
equipment training 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
Examination and Operations are planned
assessment of evidence and carried out in
obtained from one or accordance with
more of the following: operating manuals,
established rules and
.1 approved in-service procedures to ensure
experience safety of operations and
avoid pollution of the
.2 approved training marine environment
ship experience
Deviations from the
.3 approved simulator norm are promptly
training, where identified and
appropriate appropriate action is
taken
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training
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Function: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Operate electrical, Basic configuration and Examination and Operations are planned and
electronic and operation principles of the assessment of evidence carried out in accordance
control systems following electrical, obtained from one or with operating manuals,
electronic and control more of the following: established rules and
equipment: procedures to ensure safety
.1 approved in-service of operations
.1 electrical equipment: experience
.a generator and Electrical, electronic and
distribution systems .2 approved training control systems can be
.b preparing, starting, ship experience understood and explained
paralleling and changing with drawings/instructions
over generators .3 approved simulator
.c electrical motors training, where
including starting appropriate
methodologies
.d high-voltage .4 approved laboratory
installations equipment training
.e sequential control
circuits and associated
system devices
.2 electronic equipment:
.a characteristics of basic
electronic circuit
elements
.b flowchart for automatic
and control systems
.c functions, characteristics
and features of control
systems for machinery
items, including main
propulsion plant
operation control and
steam boiler automatic
controls
.3 control systems:
.a various automatic control
methodologies and
characteristics
.b Proportional–Integral–
Derivative (PID) control
characteristics and
associated system devices
for process control
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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Maintenance and Safety requirements for
repair of electrical working on shipboard
and electronic electrical systems, including
equipment the safe isolation of electrical
equipment required before
personnel are permitted to
work on such equipment
Maintenance and repair of
electrical system equipment,
switchboards, electric motors, .3
generator and DC electrical
systems and equipment
.4
Detection of electric
malfunction, location of
faults and measures to
prevent damage
Construction and operation of
electrical testing and
measuring equipment
Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Examination and Safety measures for
assessment of evidence working are appropriate
obtained from one or
more of the following: Selection and use of hand
tools, measuring
.1 approved workshop instruments, and testing
skills training equipment are appropriate
and interpretation of results
.2 approved practical is accurate
experience and tests
approved in-service Dismantling, inspecting,
experience repairing and reassembling
equipment are in
approved training accordance with manuals
ship experience and good practice
Reassembling and
performance testing is in
accordance with manuals
and good practice

Function and performance

tests of the following
equipment and their
configuration:

.1 monitoring systems

.2 automatic control devices

.3 protective devices

The interpretation of
electrical and simple
electronic diagrams
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Function: Maintenance and repair at the operational level
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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Appropriate use of Characteristics and limitations Assessment of evidence
hand tools, machine of materials used in
tools and measuring construction and repair of
instruments for ships and equipment
fabrication and
repair on board Characteristics and limitations
of processes used for
fabrication and repair
Properties and parameters
considered in the fabrication
and repair of systems and
components
Methods for carrying out safe
emergency/temporary repairs
Safety measures to be taken to
ensure a safe working
environment and for using
hand tools, machine tools and
measuring instruments
Use of hand tools, machine
tools and measuring
instruments
Use of various types of
sealants and packings
Maintenance and Safety measures to be taken
repair of shipboard for repair and maintenance,
machinery and including the safe isolation of
equipment shipboard machinery and
equipment required before
personnel are permitted to
work on such machinery or
equipment
Appropriate basic mechanical
knowledge and skills
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Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Identification of important
obtained from one or parameters for fabrication
more of the following: of typical ship-related
components is appropriate
.1 approved workshop
skills training Selection of materials is
appropriate
.2 approved practical
experience and tests Fabrication is to
designated tolerances
.3 approved in-service
experience Use of equipment and hand
tools, machine tools and
.4 approved training ship measuring instruments is
experience appropriate and safe
Examination and Safety procedures
assessment of evidence followed are appropriate
obtained from one or
more of the following: Selection of tools and
spare gear is appropriate
.1 approved workshop
skills training
.2 approved practical
experience and tests
.3 approved in-service
experience

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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Maintenance and Maintenance and repair, such
repair of shipboard as dismantling, adjustment
machinery and and reassembling of
equipment machinery and equipment
(continued)
The use of appropriate
specialized tools and
measuring instruments
Design characteristics and
selection of materials in
construction of equipment
Interpretation of machinery
drawings and handbooks
The interpretation of piping,
hydraulic and pneumatic
diagrams
Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the
operational level
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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Ensure compliance Prevention of pollution of the Examination and
with pollution- marine environment
prevention
requirements Knowledge of the
precautions to be taken to
prevent pollution of the
marine environment
Anti-pollution procedures
and all associated equipment
Importance of proactive
measures to protect the
marine environment
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Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
.4 approved training Dismantling, inspecting,
ship experience repairing and reassembling
equipment is in
accordance with manuals
and good practice
Re-commissioning and
performance testing is in
accordance with manuals
and good practice
Selection of materials and
parts is appropriate
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Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Procedures for
assessment of evidence monitoring shipboard
obtained from one or more operations and ensuring
of the following: compliance with
MARPOL requirements
.1 approved in-service are fully observed
experience
Actions to ensure that a
.2 approved training ship positive environmental
experience reputation is maintained
.3 approved training
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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Maintain Ship stability
seaworthiness of
the ship 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
General knowledge of the
principal structural members
of a ship and the proper
names for the various parts
Prevent, control and Fire prevention and
fight fires on board fire-fighting appliances
Ability to organize fire drills
Knowledge of classes and
chemistry of fire
Knowledge of fire-fighting
systems
Action to be taken in the
event of fire, including fires
involving oil systems
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Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Examination and The stability conditions
assessment of evidence comply with the IMO
obtained from one or more intact stability criteria
of the following: under all conditions of
loading
.1 approved in-service
experience Actions to ensure and
maintain the watertight
.2 approved training ship integrity of the ship are in
experience accordance with accepted
practice
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training
Assessment of evidence The type and scale of the
obtained from approved problem is promptly
fire-fighting training and identified and initial
experience as set out in actions conform with the
section A-VI/3, emergency procedure and
paragraphs 1 to 3 contingency plans for the
ship
Evacuation, emergency
shutdown and isolation
procedures are
appropriate to the nature
of the emergency and are
implemented promptly
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

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Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Operate life-saving Life-saving
appliances
Ability to organize abandon
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,
satellite EPIRBs, SARTs,
immersion suits and thermal
protective aids
Apply medical first Medical aid
aid on board ship
Practical application of
medical guides and advice by
radio, including the ability to
take effective action based on
such knowledge in the case
of accidents or illnesses that
are likely to occur on board
ship
Monitor Basic working knowledge of the Assessment of evidence
compliance with relevant IMO conventions
legislative concerning safety of life at sea, or approved training
requirements security and protection of the
marine environment
Application of Working knowledge of
leadership and shipboard personnel
teamworking skills management and training
A knowledge of related
international maritime
conventions and
recommendations, and
national legislation
Ability to apply task and
workload management,
including:
.1 planning and co-
ordination
.2 personnel assignment
.3 time and resource
constraints
.4 prioritization
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Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Assessment of evidence Actions in responding to
obtained from approved abandon ship and survival
training and experience as situations are appropriate
set out in to the prevailing
section A-VI/2, circumstances and
paragraphs 1 to 4 conditions and comply
with accepted safety
practices and standards
Assessment of evidence Identification of probable
obtained from approved cause, nature and extent
training as set out in of injuries or conditions is
section A-VI/4, prompt and treatment
paragraphs 1 to 3 minimizes immediate
threat to life
Legislative requirements
obtained from examination relating to safety of life at
sea, security and protection
of the marine environment
are correctly identified
Assessment of evidence The crew are allocated
obtained from one or more duties and informed of
of the following: expected standards of
work and behaviour in a
.1 approved training manner appropriate to the
individuals concerned
.2 approved in-service
experience Training objectives and
activities are based on
.3 practical demonstration assessment of current
competence and
capabilities and
operational requirements.
Operations are
demonstrated to be in
accordance with
applicable rules
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Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence

Application of Knowledge and ability to Operations are planned

leadership and apply effective resource and resources are
teamworking skills management: allocated as needed in
(continued) correct priority to perform
.1 allocation, assignment, necessary tasks
and prioritization of
resources Communication is clearly
and unambiguously given
.2 effective communication and received
on board and ashore
Effective leadership
.3 decisions reflect behaviours are
consideration of team demonstrated
experiences
Necessary team
.4 assertiveness and member(s) share accurate
leadership, including understanding of current
motivation and predicted vessel state
and operational status and
.5 obtaining and maintaining external environment
situational awareness
Decisions are most
Knowledge and ability to effective for the situation
apply decision-making
techniques:

.1 situation and risk

assessment

.2 identify and consider

generated options

.3 selecting course of action

.4 evaluation of outcome
effectiveness
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Competence Knowledge, Methods for Criteria for
understanding and demonstrating evaluating competence
proficiency competence
Contribute to the Knowledge of personal Assessment of evidence Appropriate safety and
safety of personnel survival techniques obtained from approved protective equipment is
and ship training and experience as correctly used
Knowledge of fire set out in section A-VI/1,
prevention and ability to paragraph 2 Procedures and safe working
fight and extinguish fires practices designed to safeguard
personnel and the ship are
Knowledge of elementary observed at all times
first aid
Procedures designed to
Knowledge of personal safeguard the environment are
safety and social observed at all times
responsibilities
Initial and follow-up actions on
becoming aware of an
emergency conform with
established emergency response
procedures