RFPEW Task 3.1.B

Maintain auxiliary boiler water level and steam pressures

In order to satisfy NVIC 07-14 Task 3.1.B , MMA students must:

Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICEW-4E3I Monitor and operate auxiliary boiler

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
For keeping a safe boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures	RFPEW-A2.1 Safe operation of boilers

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a motor or gas turbine vessel, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,	the candidate, in manual mode, maintains auxiliary (waste heat or oil-fired) boiler water level and steam pressures. Note 3 Not performing this task will limit the candidate’s endorsement to motor and/or gas-turbine propelled vessels without waste-heat or auxiliary boilers.	The candidate will: Maintains the water level of the boiler within +/- 2 inches of the specified level using appropriate manual control technology available; Maintains the steam pressure of the boiler within +/- 5% of the specified pressure using appropriate manual control technology available; and Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

On a motor or gas turbine vessel, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,

the candidate, in manual mode, maintains auxiliary (waste heat or oil-fired) boiler water level and steam pressures.

The candidate will:

Maintains the water level of the boiler within +/- 2 inches of the specified level using appropriate manual control technology available;
Maintains the steam pressure of the boiler within +/- 5% of the specified pressure using appropriate manual control technology available; and
Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.