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 1 .
STCW Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- ABD-C1.1 Function and uses of valves and pumps
- 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
- OICEW-C1.6 Use of hand tools
- OICEW-C1.6 Use of measuring instruments
- RFPEW-A1.1 Names of machinery and equipment
- RFPEW-A1.1 Terms used in machinery spaces
- RFPEW-A1.2 Engine-room watchkeeping procedures
- RFPEW-A1.6 Distinguish between the Engine-room alarms
- RFPEW-A1.6 Familiarity with engine-room alarm systems
- 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
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.