Function: Marine engineering at the support level

CompetenceKnowledge, Understanding & ProficiencyLocation(s)

Contribute to a safe engineering watch

A4.1

Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

EN‑4231
ST‑0999E

A4.2

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

EN‑4231

A4.3

Information required to maintain a safe watch

EN‑4231

Contribute to the monitoring and controlling of an engine-room watch

A5.1

Basic knowledge of the function and operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery

EN‑1211
EN‑2232

A5.2

Basic understanding of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery control pressures, temperatures and levels

EN‑2231

Contribute to fueling and oil transfer operations

A6.1

Knowledge of the function and operation of fuel system and oil transfer operations, including:

  1. preparations for fueling and transfer operations
  2. procedures for connecting and disconnecting fueling and transfer hoses
  3. procedures relating to incidents that may arise during fueling or transferring operation
  4. securing from fueling and transfer operations
  5. ability to correctly measure and report tank levels

EN‑1211
EN‑2231

Contribute to bilge and ballast operations

A7.1

Knowledge of the safe function, operation and maintenance of the bilge and ballast systems, including:

  1. reporting incidents associated with transfer operations
  2. ability to correctly measure and report tank levels

EN‑2231

Contribute to the operation of equipment and machinery

A8.1

Safe operation of equipment, including:

  1. valves and pumps
  2. hoists and lifting equipment
  3. hatches, watertight doors, ports and related equipment

CC‑MANT
EN‑1211
EN‑2231

A8.2

Ability to use and understand basic crane, winch and hoist signals

ST‑0999D

Safe use of electrical equipment

A9.1

Safe use and operation of electrical equipment, including:

  1. safety precautions before commencing work or repair
  2. isolation procedures
  3. emergency procedures
  4. different voltages on board

EN‑1112
EN‑4231

A9.2

Knowledge of the causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent shock

EN‑1112

Function: Maintenance and repair at the support level

CompetenceKnowledge, Understanding & ProficiencyLocation(s)

Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair

B1.1

Ability to use painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment

CC‑MANT
EN‑1211

B1.2

Ability to understand and execute routine maintenance and repair procedures

CC‑MANT

B1.3

Knowledge of surface preparation techniques

CC‑MANT

B1.4

Knowledge of safe disposal of waste materials

CC‑MANT

B1.5

Understanding manufacturer’s safety guidelines and shipboard instructions

CC‑MANT

B1.6

Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of hand and power tools and measuring instruments and machine tools

EN‑2112

B1.7

Knowledge of metalwork

EN‑2112

Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the support level

CompetenceKnowledge, Understanding & ProficiencyLocation(s)

Contribute to the handling of stores

C1.1

Knowledge of procedures for safe handling, stowage and securing of stores

CC‑MANT

Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment

C2.1

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

ST‑0999D

C2.2

Knowledge of use and operation of anti-pollution equipment

ST‑0999D

C2.3

Knowledge of approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants

ST‑0999D

Apply occupational health and safety procedures

C3.1

Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety, including:

  1. electrical safety
  2. lockout/tag-out
  3. mechanical safety
  4. permit to work systems
  5. working aloft
  6. working in enclosed spaces
  7. lifting techniques and methods of preventing back injury
  8. chemical and biohazard safety
  9. personal safety equipment

EN‑1112
ST‑0999D