OICEW Task 4.3.J

Test boiler water

In order to satisfy NVIC 17-14 Task 4.3.J , MMA students must:

STCW Competence

Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems.

OICEW-A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems

Steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a steam vessel of at least 1,000 HP, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,	the candidate tests the boiler water for the following: P-alkalinity; Total alkalinity; Chlorides; Phosphates; Dissolved oxygen; and Total dissolved solids. Note 2 A candidate who does not perform this task will receive an endorsement that is limited to motor and/or gas-turbine propelled vessels without distilling plants.	On a daily basis, for no less than a 2-week period, the candidate: Properly lines up the sample cooler system and obtains required samples of water from each boiler; Correctly performs each required test procedure according to the directions provided by the vessel’s boiler-water treatment vendor; and Records the results daily.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a steam vessel of at least 1,000 HP, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,

the candidate tests the boiler water for the following:

On a daily basis, for no less than a 2-week period, the candidate:

Properly lines up the sample cooler system and obtains required samples of water from each boiler;
Correctly performs each required test procedure according to the directions provided by the vessel’s boiler-water treatment vendor; and
Records the results daily.