ST-0999E
Sea Term I (Engineering Portion)
Course Description
Sea Term I (Engineering Portion) is a component of Sea Term 1 for USCG license track majors.
This course consists of engineering watchstanding, training and maintenance, for approximately one third of Sea Term I.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- 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
- ABE-A4.1 Ability to understand orders
- OICEW-C1.6 Use of hand tools
- OICEW-C1.6 Use of measuring instruments
- ABD-D1.6 Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of hand tools
- ABD-D1.6 Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of power tools
- ABD-C1.1 Function and uses of valves and pumps
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
Topics
Instruction
- Engineroom Systems and Equipment
- Engineroom Safety
- Engineering Principles
- Engineering Watchstanding
Workshop Skills Training (Lab Operations)
- Thread Black Iron Pipe
- Soldering Copper Tube
- Join PVC Pipe
- Bend and Flare Soft Copper Tube
- Compression Fitting Soft Copper Tube
- Measuring Tools
- Vernier Calipers
- Micrometer
- Drill and Tap Hole
- External Threads
- Hand Tool Usage -- Picture Frame
- Electrical Wiring
- Electrical Safety
- Internal combustion engine tear-down
Workshop Skills Training (Classroom Knowledge)
- Shipboard Safety
- Engineering Safety
- Firefighting, Firefighting Systems aboard ship, and Fire Detection Systems
- Introduction to Instrumentation for Engineroom Systems
- Engineroom Operations
- Basics of Shipboard Physical Plants
Watchstanding Duties
- Port & Starboard Fireman: The port and starboard Firemen and Wipers are responsible to the Boiler Engineer (Water-tender) for carrying out boiler operations.
- Upper Wiper, Lower Wiper, Refrigeration Wiper, Evaporator Wiper, and AMR Wiper: Responsible to the respective Oiler (3/C). Observe operating conditions as directed and immediately report any deviations from normal operating conditions to the Oiler of the Watch.
Maintenance
- Assist with various shipboard and engineroom maintenance tasks.