NVIC 17-14 Task 1.3.C

Maintain a safe engineering watch

OICEW-A1.3 Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil system

On a vessel of at least 1,000 HP, on a simulator, or in a laboratory or workshop,

the candidate describes the immediate actions to be taken in the event of an accident.

The candidate’s description includes:

1. Determining that an accident has occurred and identifies the type and location of the accident;

2. Activating the general alarm;

3. Notifying the bridge of the particulars of the accident;

4. Determining priority of actions;

5. Taking action to administer first aid, if necessary;

6. Isolating the affected system, if safe to do so;

7. Taking remedial action, if safe to do so; and

8. Remaining on the scene until help arrives.