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OICEW-5-3A

Check boiler water level

Function: Marine engineering at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items 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

Check boiler water level

Assessed in: EN-2231 Sea Term II Engine

Condition

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

Behavior

Check and report the boiler water level, describing actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. Water level check is conducted according to plan;
  2. Reported reading ±1 inch of actual value;
  3. Actions taken are correctly and completely described;
  4. No safety violations are observed.