NVIC 07-14 Task 2.3.A

Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties.

RFPEW-A1.6 Engine-room alarm systems and ability to distinguish between the various alarms, with special reference to fire- extinguishing gas alarms

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

the candidate responds to the following alarms:

• CO2 discharge ;
• Fire or smoke ;
• Engine operational alarms, including lube-oil alarms (temperature and pressure), boiler alarms, fuel-oil tank high-level alarm, oily-water separator alarm, and high-bilge-water alarm; and
• Vessel emergency signal or alarm

For each alarm response, the candidate:

1. Silences the alarm;
2. Describes the system involved;
3. Describes the system’s purpose;
4. Describes the seriousness of the alarm; and
5. Notifies the officer-in-charge of the engine watch of the alarm and his/her actions.