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OICEW-6-2A

Operate bilge system

Function: Marine engineering at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

A5.2 Operation of pumping systems:

  1. routine pumping operations
  2. operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems

Operate bilge system

Assessed in: EN-2231 Sea Term II Engine

Condition

Aboard ship, or in an approved simulator, given the engineering log book, the pertinent standing orders, the oil record book, and proper safety equipment.

Behavior

Plan for and pump out engine room, cargo hold or shaft alley bilge wells describing actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. Plan reflects proper sequence of actions, is complete, and conforms to the requirements of ship’s procedures;
  2. Bilge wells are pumped 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 or pollution violations are observed.