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OICEW-5-2A

Light off main boiler

Function: Marine engineering at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.1 Basic construction and operation principles of machinery systems, including:

  1. marine diesel engine
  2. marine steam turbine
  3. marine gas turbine
  4. marine boiler
  5. shafting installations, 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

Light off main boiler

Assessed in: EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main boiler.

Behavior

Plan for and demonstrate the duties involved in “lighting off” a main boiler, describing actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. Plan reflects proper sequence of actions, is complete, and conforms to the requirements of manufacturer’s instructions and ship’s procedures;
  2. The “lighting off” of main boiler is successful and conducted according to plan*;
  3. Actions taken are correctly and completely described;
  4. Required steps taken are verified by assessor utilizing sample checklist as a guide;
  5. No safety violations are observed. *NOTE: Because of the physical separations and complexity of the tasks involved in demonstration of this proficiency, the assessment may be accomplished in segments during successive operational opportunities aboard ship.