ST-0999E
Sea Term I (Engineering Portion)
Course Description
Sea Term I is a common Sea Term for Freshmen. It provides an introduction to Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection, International Maritime Business, and Emergency Management. All cadets will stand Bridge and Engine Room watches and receive training in basic Deck and Engine skills that will be utilized by all graduates regardless of major. All cadets will participate in maintenance of the vessel: Deck, Engine, and Stewards. Cadets will also have the opportunity to visit foreign and domestic ports.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- AB-D-C1.1 Function and uses of valves and pumps
- AB-D-D1.6 Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of hand tools
- AB-D-D1.6 Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of power tools
- AB-E-A4.1 Ability to understand orders
- OICEW-C1.6 Use of hand tools
- OICEW-C1.6 Use of measuring instruments
- RFPEW-A1.1 Terms used in machinery spaces
- RFPEW-A1.1 Names of machinery and equipment
- RFPEW-A1.2 Engine-room watchkeeping procedures
- RFPEW-A1.6 Familiarity with engine-room alarm systems
- RFPEW-A1.6 Distinguish between the Engine-room alarms
- RFPEW-A1.6 Recognize Fire-extinguishing gas alarms
- RFPEW-A3.3 Familiarity with location of fire-fighting equipment in the machinery spaces
Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
- OICEW-1-1D Sweat joint
- OICEW-1-1E Bend copper tube
- OICEW-2-1A Drill blind hole using drilling machine
- OICEW-2-1B Thread a blind hole using hand taps
- OICEW-2-1C External thread using a hand die
Syllabus
Instruction
- Engineroom Systems and Equipment
- Engineroom Safety
- Engineering Principles
- Engineering Watchstanding
Workshop Skills Training
- Thread Black Iron Pipe (OICEW 2-1C)
- Soldering Copper Tube (OICEW 1-1D)
- Join PVC Pipe
- Flare Soft Copper Tube
- Compression Fitting Soft Copper Tube
- Measuring Tools
- Vernier Calipers
- Micrometer
- Drill and Tap Hole (OICEW 1-1E)
- External Threads (OICEW 2-1C)
- Hand Tool Usage
- Electrical Wiring
- Electrical Safety
- Bend Soft Copper Tube (OICEW 1-1E)
