EN-4231
Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering
Course Description
Provides an opportunity for cadets to obtain sea service and engineering watchstanding experience in a structured shipboard training program which is compliant with Chapter III of STCW and the requirements of 46 CFR. The training uses a building-block approach bringing the cadet up to an acceptable level of proficiency in each area of required competence. Shipboard training is closely integrated with the shore-based academic curriculum at the Academy which includes a range of simulation and practical lab experiences. All phases of training are conducted by STCW Qualified Instructors and Designated Examiners.
Entrance Requirements
- Demonstrate marine engineering knowledge by achieving a 70% or higher on the Cadet Oiler's Qualification Exam
- Respond to shipboard emergency signals
- Safely evacuate engine room when required
- Use hand tools for maintenance and repair of shipboard equipment
- Conduct themselves safely in a shipboard environment
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- AB-E-A4.1 Ability to communicate with the officer of the watch
- AB-E-A4.2 Procedures for the relief and handover of a watch
- AB-E-A4.2 Procedures for maintenance of an engineering watch
- AB-E-A4.3 Information required to maintain a safe engineering watch
- AB-E-A9.1 Different voltages on board
- OICEW-A1.1 Duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch
- OICEW-A1.1 Routine duties undertaken during a watch
- OICEW-A1.1 Maintenance of the machinery space logs
- OICEW-A1.1 Significance of the machinery space readings taken
- OICEW-A1.1 Duties associated with handing over a watch
- OICEW-A1.2 Watchstanding safety and emergency procedures
- OICEW-A1.3 Safety precautions to be observed during a watch
Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
- OICEW-3-1C Detect location of grounds
- OICEW-3-1D Measure insulation resistance
- OICEW-3-1E Determine phase rotation
- OICEW-4-1A Inspect machinery spaces before assuming watch
- OICEW-4-1B Watch Relief
- OICEW-5-1A Steering gear test
- OICEW-5-1F Start fresh water generator
- OICEW-5-1G Shut down fresh water generator
- OICEW-5-1L Prepare main steam turbine for operation
- OICEW-5-1N Secure main steam turbine operation
Other Objectives
- Demonstrate engineering knowledge by achieving a 70% or higher on the Cadet Engineer's Qualification Exam
- Perform duties of the Cadet Engineer of the Watch
- Perform shipboard maintenance duties as assigned by the ship's officers
Syllabus
- Watch
- Maintenance
- Electrical Safety
- Single Phase Motor Control
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Insulation Resistance & Meggers
- Phase Rotation Testing
- Utility
- Training
- Steering Gear
- Main Console
- Engine Math
- Combustion Control
- Main Plant Startup
- Watchstanding
- Wartsilia Diesel
- Casualty Control
- Turbogenerator Operations
- Electrical Distribution
- Control Theory
- Hazardous Materials