NVIC 07-14 Task 1.3.B

Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch.

RFPEW-A1.4 Basic environmental protection procedures

On a vessel, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,

the candidate monitors an oily-water separator.

The candidate:

1. Checks plant’s operational status;
2. Checks bilge-water tank level;
3. Checks oily-water-separator chamber pressure or vacuum;
4. Checks filling related pressure/vacuum;
5. Checks overboard-discharge water-pump pressure;

6. Monitors oil-content monitor:

   a. Ensures that equipment is not bypassed, sampling line is open, and flushing water is not being supplied to sensor;

   b. Automatic valves are not operated in manual mode or disconnected from controlling devices; and

   c. No temporary hoses are used during operation;

7. Checks for any unusual conditions or noises;
8. Notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and
9. Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.