Table A-III/2

Specification of minimum standard of competence for chief engineer officers

and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion
machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more

Function: Marine engineering at the management level

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Manage the Design features, and Examination and Explanation and
operation of operative mechanism of the assessment of evidence understanding of design
propulsion plant following machinery and obtained from one or features and operating
machinery associated auxiliaries: more of the following: mechanisms are
appropriate
.1 marine diesel engine .1 approved in-service
experience
.2 marine steam turbine
.2 approved training
.3 marine gas turbine ship experience

.4 marine steam boiler .3 approved simulator

training, where
appropriate

.4 approved
laboratory
equipment training
Plan and schedule Theoretical knowledge Examination and The planning and
operations assessment of evidence preparation of operations is
Thermodynamics and heat obtained from one or suited to the design
transmission more of the following: parameters of the power
installation and to the
Mechanics and .1 approved in-service requirements of the voyage
hydromechanics experience

Propulsive characteristics of .2 approved training

diesel engines, steam and
gas turbines, including
speed, output and fuel
consumption
Heat cycle, thermal
efficiency and heat balance
of the following:
ship experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training

.1 marine diesel engine

.2 marine steam turbine

.3 marine gas turbine

.4 marine steam boiler

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Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Plan and schedule Refrigerators and
operations refrigeration cycle
(continued)
Physical and chemical
properties of fuels and
lubricants

Technology of materials

Naval architecture and ship

construction, including
damage control
Operation, Practical knowledge Examination and The methods of preparing
surveillance, assessment of evidence for the start-up and of
Start up and shut down main
performance obtained from one or making available fuels,
propulsion and auxiliary
assessment and more of the following: lubricants, cooling water
machinery, including
maintaining safety and air are the most
associated systems
of propulsion plant .1 approved in-service appropriate
and auxiliary Operating limits of experience
machinery propulsion plant Checks of pressures,
.2 approved training temperatures and
The efficient operation, revolutions during the
surveillance, performance ship experience
start-up and warm-up
assessment and maintaining period are in accordance
safety of propulsion plant .3 approved simulator
training, where with technical
and auxiliary machinery specifications and agreed
appropriate
Functions and mechanism of work plans
automatic control for main .4 approved laboratory
engine Surveillance of main
equipment training
propulsion plant and
Functions and mechanism of auxiliary systems is
automatic control for sufficient to maintain safe
auxiliary machinery operating conditions
including but not limited to:
The methods of preparing
.1 generator distribution the shutdown, and of
systems supervising the cooling
.2 steam boilers down of the engine are the
most appropriate
.3 oil purifier
.4 refrigeration system The methods of measuring
the load capacity of the
.5 pumping and piping engines are in accordance
systems with technical
.6 steering gear system specifications
.7 cargo-handling Performance is checked
equipment and deck against bridge orders
machinery
Performance levels are in
accordance with technical
specifications

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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Manage fuel, Operation and maintenance Examination and Fuel and ballast operations
lubrication of machinery, including assessment of evidence meet operational
and ballast pumps and piping systems obtained from one or requirements and are
operations more of the following: carried out so as to prevent
pollution of the marine
.1 approved in-service environment
experience

.2 approved training
ship experience

.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate

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Function: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level
Column 1 Column 2
Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Manage operation Theoretical knowledge
of electrical and
electronic control Marine electrotechnology,
equipment electronics, power
electronics, automatic
control engineering and
safety devices
Design features and system .2 approved training
configurations of automatic
control equipment and safety
devices for the following: .3 approved simulator
.1 main engine
.2 generator and
distribution system
.3 steam boiler
Design features and system
configurations of operational
control equipment for
electrical motors
Design features of
high-voltage installations
Features of hydraulic and
pneumatic control
equipment
Manage Practical knowledge
trouble-shooting,
restoration of Troubleshooting of electrical obtained from one or
electrical and and electronic control
electronic control equipment
equipment to
operating condition Function test of electrical,
electronic control equipment
and safety devices
Troubleshooting of
monitoring systems
Software version control
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Column 3 Column 4
Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Examination and Operation of equipment and
assessment of evidence system is in accordance
obtained from one or with operating manuals
more of the following:
Performance levels are in
.1 approved in-service accordance with technical
experience specifications
ship experience
training, where
appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training
Examination and Maintenance activities are
assessment of evidence correctly planned in
accordance with technical,
more of the following: legislative, safety and
procedural specifications
.1 approved in-service
experience Inspection, testing and
troubleshooting of
.2 approved training equipment are appropriate
ship experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training

Function: Maintenance and repair at the management level
Column 1 Column 2
Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Manage safe and Theoretical knowledge
effective
maintenance and Marine engineering practice
repair procedures
Practical knowledge
Manage safe and effective
maintenance and repair
procedures
Planning maintenance,
including statutory and class
verifications
Planning repairs
Detect and identify Practical knowledge
the cause of
machinery Detection of machinery
malfunctions and malfunction, location of faults more of the following:
correct faults and action to prevent damage
Inspection and adjustment of
equipment
Non-destructive examination
Ensure safe Practical knowledge
working practices
Safe working practices
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Column 3 Column 4
Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Examination and Maintenance activities are
assessment of evidence correctly planned and carried
obtained from one or out in accordance with
more of the following: technical, legislative, safety
and procedural specifications
.1 approved in-service
experience Appropriate plans,
specifications, materials and
.2 approved training equipment are available for
ship experience maintenance and repair
.3 approved workshop Action taken leads to the
training restoration of plant by the
most suitable method
Examination and The methods of comparing
assessment of evidence actual operating conditions
obtained from one or are in accordance with
recommended practices and
procedures
.1 approved in-service
experience Actions and decisions are in
accordance with
.2 approved training recommended operating
ship experience specifications and limitations
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training
Examination and Working practices are in
assessment of evidence accordance with legislative
obtained from one or requirements, codes of
more of the following: practice, permits to work and
environmental concerns
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved training
ship experience
.3 approved laboratory
equipment training
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Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the
management level

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Control trim, Understanding of fundamental Examination and Stability and stress
stability and stress principles of ship construction assessment of evidence conditions are maintained
and the theories and factors obtained from one or within safety limits at all
affecting trim and stability and more of the following: times
measures necessary to
preserve trim and stability .1 approved in-service
experience
Knowledge of the effect on
trim and stability of a ship in .2 approved training
the event of damage to, and ship experience
consequent flooding of, a
compartment and .3 approved simulator
countermeasures to be taken training, where
appropriate
Knowledge of IMO
recommendations concerning
ship stability
Monitor and Knowledge of relevant Examination and Procedures for monitoring
control international maritime law assessment of evidence operations and maintenance
compliance with embodied in international obtained from one or comply with legislative
legislative agreements and conventions more of the following: requirements
requirements and
measures to Regard shall be paid especially .1 approved in-service Potential non-compliance is
ensure safety of to the following subjects: experience promptly and fully
life at sea, identified
security and .1 certificates and other .2 approved training
protection of the documents required to be ship experience Requirements for renewal
marine carried on board ships by and extension of certificates
environment international conventions, .3 approved simulator ensure continued validity of
how they may be obtained training, where survey items and equipment
and the period of their appropriate
legal validity

.2 responsibilities under the

relevant requirements of
the International
Convention on Load
Lines, 1966, as amended

.3 responsibilities under the

relevant requirements of
the International
Convention for the Safety
of Life at Sea, 1974, as
amended

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Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Monitor and .4 responsibilities under the
control International Convention
compliance with for the Prevention of
legislative Pollution from Ships, as
requirements and amended
measures to
ensure safety of .5 maritime declarations of
life at sea and health and the
protection of the requirements of the
marine International Health
environment Regulations
(continued)
.6 responsibilities under
international instruments
affecting the safety of the
ships, passengers, crew or
cargo

.7 methods and aids to

prevent pollution of the
environment by ships

.8 knowledge of national
legislation for
implementing
international agreements
and conventions
Maintain safety A thorough knowledge of Examination and Procedures for monitoring
and security of the life-saving appliance assessment of evidence fire-detection and safety
vessel, crew and regulations (International obtained from practical systems ensure that all
passengers and Convention for the Safety of instruction and approved alarms are detected
the operational Life at Sea) in-service training and promptly and acted upon in
condition of experience accordance with established
life-saving, Organization of fire and emergency procedures
fire-fighting and abandon ship drills
other safety
systems Maintenance of operational
condition of life-saving,
fire-fighting and other safety
systems

Actions to be taken to protect

and safeguard all persons on
board in emergencies

Actions to limit damage and

salve the ship following fire,
explosion, collision or
grounding

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Column 1 Column 2
Competence Knowledge, understanding
and proficiency
Develop Ship construction, including
emergency and damage control
damage control
plans and handle Methods and aids for fire
emergency prevention, detection and
situations extinction
Functions and use of
life-saving appliances
Use leadership Knowledge of shipboard
and managerial personnel management and
skills training
A knowledge of international .1 approved training
maritime conventions and
recommendations, and related .2 approved in-service
national legislation
.3 approved simulator
Ability to apply task and
workload management,
including:
.1 planning and coordination
.2 personnel assignment
.3 time and resource
constraints
.4 prioritization
Knowledge and ability to
apply effective resource
management:
.1 allocation, assignment,
and prioritization of
resources
.2 effective communication
on board and ashore
.3 decisions reflect
consideration of team
experience
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Methods for Criteria for
demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Examination and Emergency procedures are
assessment of evidence in accordance with the
obtained from approved established plans for
in-service training and emergency situations
experience
Assessment of evidence The crew are allocated
obtained from one or duties and informed of
more of the following: expected standards of work
and behaviour in a manner
appropriate to the
individuals concerned
experience Training objectives and
activities are based on
training assessment of current
competence and capabilities
and operational
requirements
Operations are
demonstrated to be in
accordance with applicable
rules
Operations are planned and
resources are allocated as
needed in correct priority to
perform necessary tasks
Communication is clearly
and unambiguously given
and received
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Competence Knowledge, understanding Methods for Criteria for
and proficiency demonstrating evaluating competence
competence
Use leadership .4 assertiveness and Effective leadership
and managerial leadership, including behaviours are
skills motivation demonstrated
(continued)
.5 obtaining and maintaining Necessary team member(s)
situation awareness share accurate
understanding of current
Knowledge and ability to and predicted vessel state
apply decision-making and operational status and
techniques: external environment

.1 situation and risk Decisions are most effective

assessment for the situation

.2 identify and generate Operations are

options demonstrated to be effective
and in accordance with
.3 select course of action applicable rules

.4 evaluation of outcome
effectiveness

Development,
implementation, and oversight
of standard operating
procedures

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