RFPEW Task 1.1.A

Engine room round

In order to satisfy NVIC 07-14 Task 1.1.A , MMA students must:

Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICEW-4-1A Inspect machinery spaces before assuming watch

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch.	RFPEW-A1.2 Engine-room watchkeeping procedures

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a vessel,	the candidate makes an engine room round. All The assessment applies to all RFPEW endorsements.	The candidate: Inspects, monitors, and checks system parameters of all auxiliary systems and machinery, and main propulsion machinery, check operating pressures, temperatures, flow and level indicators, and collect readings for log book entry; Inspects bilges and pump as necessary; notes piping condition in bilges and conducts visual inspection of sea chests; Checks machinery spaces for all signs of fire, flooding, loss of lighting, and electric shock hazard; Wipes up all spilled oil; Inspects all system and machinery piping for signs of leaks; Monitors all applicable strainer and filter pressure drops; Checks electric motors and machinery for overheating; Investigates any abnormal sounds, vibrations, or odors, as well as loose fittings, nuts, bolts, flanges, clamps, hangers, and connections; Checks for any gear adrift or machinery guards not in place; Notifies watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; Takes appropriate action to correct any unusual or unsafe conditions; Demonstrates proper keeping of the bell book; and Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a vessel,

the candidate makes an engine room round.

The candidate:

Inspects, monitors, and checks system parameters of all auxiliary systems and machinery, and main propulsion machinery, check operating pressures, temperatures, flow and level indicators, and collect readings for log book entry;
Inspects bilges and pump as necessary; notes piping condition in bilges and conducts visual inspection of sea chests;
Checks machinery spaces for all signs of fire, flooding, loss of lighting, and electric shock hazard;
Wipes up all spilled oil;
Inspects all system and machinery piping for signs of leaks;
Monitors all applicable strainer and filter pressure drops;
Checks electric motors and machinery for overheating;
Investigates any abnormal sounds, vibrations, or odors, as well as loose fittings, nuts, bolts, flanges, clamps, hangers, and connections;
Checks for any gear adrift or machinery guards not in place;
Notifies watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions;
Takes appropriate action to correct any unusual or unsafe conditions;
Demonstrates proper keeping of the bell book; and
Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.