Function: Marine engineering at the support level
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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 |
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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 |
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For keeping a boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures |
A2.1 Safe operation of boilers |
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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 |