STCW Table A-III/5

E-A4.1

Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

E-A4.2

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

E-A4.3

Information required to maintain a safe watch

E-A5.1

Basic knowledge of the function and operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery

E-A5.2

Basic understanding of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery control pressures, temperatures and levels

E-A6.1

Knowledge of the function and operation of fuel system and oil transfer operations, including:

1. preparations for fuelling and transfer operations
2. procedures for connecting and disconnecting fuelling and transfer hoses
3. procedures relating to incidents that may arise during fuelling or transferring operation
4. securing from fuelling and transfer operations
5. ability to correctly measure and report tank levels

E-A7.1

Knowledge of the safe function, operation and maintenance of the bilge and ballast systems, including:

1. reporting incidents associated with transfer operations
2. ability to correctly measure and report tank levels

E-A8.1

Safe operation of equipment, including:

1. valves and pumps
2. hoists and lifting equipment
3. hatches, watertight doors, ports and related equipment

E-A8.2

Ability to use and understand basic crane, winch and hoist signals

E-A9.1

Safe use and operation of electrical equipment, including:

1. safety precautions before commencing work or repair
2. isolation procedures
3. emergency procedures
4. different voltages on board

E-A9.2

Knowledge of the causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent shock

E-B1.1

Ability to use painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment

E-B1.2

Ability to understand and execute routine maintenance and repair procedures

E-B1.3

Knowledge of surface preparation techniques

E-B1.4

Knowledge of safe disposal of waste materials

E-B1.5

Understanding manufacturer’s safety guidelines and shipboard instructions

E-B1.6

Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of hand and power tools and measuring instruments and machine tools

E-B1.7

Knowledge of metalwork

E-C2.1

Knowledge of procedures for safe handling, stowage and securing of stores

E-C3.1

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

E-C3.2

Knowledge of use and operation of anti-pollution equipment

E-C3.3

Knowledge of approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants

E-C4.1

Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety, including:

1. electrical safety
2. lockout/tag-out
3. mechanical safety
4. permit to work systems
5. working aloft
6. working in enclosed spaces
7. lifting techniques and methods of preventing back injury
8. chemical and biohazard safety
9. personal safety equipment