NVIC 17-14 Task 4.3.J

STCW Competence	Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency
Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems.	OICEW-A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems Steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems

STCW Competence

Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems.

OICEW-A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems

Steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems

Condition	Behavior	Standard
On a steam vessel of at least 1,000 HP, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,	the candidate tests the boiler water for the following: P-alkalinity; Total alkalinity; Chlorides; Phosphates; Dissolved oxygen; and Total dissolved solids. Note 1 A candidate who does not perform this task will receive an endorsement that is limited to motor and/or gas-turbine propelled vessels without distilling plants.	On a daily basis, for no less than a 2-week period, the candidate: Properly lines up the sample cooler system and obtains required samples of water from each boiler; Correctly performs each required test procedure according to the directions provided by the vessel’s boiler-water treatment vendor; and Records the results daily.

Condition

Behavior

Standard

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

the candidate tests the boiler water for the following:

On a daily basis, for no less than a 2-week period, the candidate:

Properly lines up the sample cooler system and obtains required samples of water from each boiler;
Correctly performs each required test procedure according to the directions provided by the vessel’s boiler-water treatment vendor; and
Records the results daily.

In order to satisfy NVIC 17-14 Task 4.3.J , MMA students must: