STCW Table A-III/4
ratings forming part of an engineering watch
Function
Marine engineering at the support level
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Location(s) | 
|---|---|---|
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 Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties  | 
 A1.1 Terms used in machinery spaces and names of machinery and equipment  | |
| 
 A1.2 Engine-room watchkeeping procedures  | ||
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 A1.3 Safe working practices as related to engine-room operations  | ||
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 A1.4 Basic environmental protection procedures  | ||
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 A1.5 Use of appropriate internal communication system  | ||
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 A1.6 Engine-room alarm systems and ability to distinguish between the various alarms, with special reference to fire-extinguishing gas alarms  | ||
| 
 For keeping a boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures  | 
 A2.1 Safe operation of boilers  | |
| 
 Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures  | 
 A3.1 Knowledge of emergency duties  | |
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 A3.2 Escape routes from machinery spaces  | ||
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 A3.3 Familiarity with the location and use of fire-fighting equipment in the machinery spaces  | 
