Annexure I

SUMMARY OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION TO BE CONDUCTED BY / OR ON BEHALF OF THE CHIEF EXAMINER OF ENGINEERS FOR COMPETENCE FOR OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH OF SHIPS OPERATING IN NEAR COASTAL VOYAGES, CLASS IV MEO (NCV)
REFERENCE TABLE A - III/I
SUBJECTS UNDER EACH FUNCTION / COMPETENCIES COVERED / DURATION OF EXAM / MAXIMUM MARKS / PASS MARKS
PART A
1. / Marine Engineering at operational level
i / Paper - I.Marine Engineering Knowledge (Basic) / 1,2,3 / 3 hours / 100 / 50
ii / Paper - II.Marine Engineering Knowledge (Operational). / 4, 5 / 3 hours / 100 / 50
2. / Electrical, Electronic & Control engineering at the operational level
iii / Paper - III. Marine Electrotechnology. / 6 & 7 / 3 hours / 100 / 50
3. / Maintenance & Repair at the operational level
iv / Paper – IV.Marine Engineering Practice. / 8 & 9 / 3 hours / 100 / 50
4. / Controlling the operation of the ship & care for persons onboard at the operational level
v / Paper - V.Ship operations control and shipboard personnel care. /
10,11,12,
13,14 ,15,
16 , 17 & 18 / 3 hours / 100 / 50
Note: - In addition following modular course to be completed.
i) Advanced Fire Fighting.
ii) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat.
iii) Proficiency in Medical First Aid.
iv) Personal Safety & Social Responsibility.
v) Security Training for Seafarers with designated Security Duties. / As per requirement of respective modular course.
PART B
vi / Orals
Function: 1, 2, 3 & 4. / 100 / 60
Each function / Each function
SUMMARY OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION TO BE CONDUCTED BY/ OR ON BEHALF OF THE CHIEF EXAMINER OF ENGINEERS FOR COMPETENCE FOR OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH OF SHIPS OPERATING IN NEAR COASTAL VOYAGES, CLASS IV MEO (NCV)
REFERENCE TABLE A - III/ 1

Revised competence list as per Table A-III/I ofSTCW as applied to NCV CLASS IV

Marine Engineering at operational level
1 / Maintain a safe engineering watch
2 / Use English in written and oral form
3 / Use internal communication systems
4 / Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems
5 / Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems
Electrical, Electronic & Control engineering at the operational level
6 / Operate electrical, electronic and control systems
7 / Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment
Maintenance & Repair at the operational level
8 / Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board
9 / Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment
Controlling the operation of the ship & care for persons onboard at the operational level
10 / Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements
11 / Maintain seaworthiness of the ship
12 / Prevent, control and fight fires on board
13 / Operate life-saving appliances
14 / Apply medical first aid on board ship
15 / Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
16 / Application of leadership and team working skills
17 / Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship
18 / Maintain the conditions set forth in a ship security plan; Recognition of security risks and threats; Undertake regular security inspections of the ship; and proper usage of security equipment if any.
SUMMARY OF POSTSEA TRAINING PROGRAMMES, EXAMINATION & ASSESSMENT FOR MEO CLASS IV (NCV)
Regulation III/I of STCW 2010 & Section A – III/ I of STCW Code (as applicable to NCV)
Department: Engine / Level: Operational / Capacity: upto 3000 kw / Duration: 4 Months
NO. / COMPETENCY / HOURS / TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
INSTITUTION
CLASS
Function 1: Marine Engineering at the Operational Level.
1 / Maintain a safe engineering watch / 210 Hours
Note: 90 hrs is to be devoted for Marine Engineering Knowledge (Basic) paper
+
120 hrs is to be devoted for Marine Engineering Knowledge (Operational) paper / Written examination & or skills test.
2 / Use English in written and oral form
3 / Use internal communication systems
4 / Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems
5 / Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems
Function 2: Electrical, Electronic & Control Engineering at the Operational Level.
6 / Operate and maintain electrical, electronic and control systems. / 80 hrs
Note: The time is to be devoted for Marine Electro Technology paper. / Written examination & or skills test.
NO. / COMPETENCY / HOURS / TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
INSTITUTION
CLASS
Function 3: Maintenance and repair at the operational level.
8 / Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board / 100 hrs
Note: The time is to be devoted for Marine Engineering Practice paper. / Written examination & or skills test
9 / Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment
Function 4: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the operational level
10 / Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements / 90 hrs
Note: The time is to be devoted for Ship operations control and shipboard personnel care. (Ship Construction & Stability, Safety, Security & Environmental Protection) paper. / Written examination & or skills test.
11 / Maintain seaworthiness of the ship
12 / Prevent, control and fight fires on board
13 / Operate life-saving appliances
14 / Apply medical first aid on board ship
15 / Monitor compliance with legislative requirements
16 / Application of leadership and team working skills
17 / Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship
18 / Maintain the conditions set forth in a ship security plan, Recognition of security risks and threats, Undertake regular security inspections of the ship and proper usage of security equipment if any
480 hrs

For each Function a variation of +/- 10 hrs is permitted, however the total hrs will remain 480hrs.

SPECIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARD OF COMPETENCE FOR OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH OF SHIPS OPERATING IN NEAR COASTAL VOYAGES MEO CLASS IV (NCV)
REFERENCE TABLE A - III/ 1

FUNCTION 1:- MARINE ENGINEERING AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL

Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency / Course Covered / Methods of Demonstrating Competence / Criteria for Evaluating Competence
Competence No. 1: Maintain a safe engineering watch
Thorough knowledge of principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including:
  1. duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch
  2. Routine duties undertaken during a watch including Ship Bilge/Ballast/oil - Pumping system.
  3. maintenance of the machinery space log-book and the significance of the readings taken
  4. duties associated with handing over a watch
Safety and emergency procedures; change-over of remote/automatic to local control of all systems.
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 systems
Engine Room Resource Management
Knowledge of Engine room resource management principles including:
  1. allocation, assignment and principles of resources
  2. effective communication
  3. assertiveness and leadership
  4. obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
  5. Consideration of team experience
/ Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
  1. approved in service experience.
  2. approved training ship experience.
  3. approved simulator experience where appropriate.
  4. approved laboratory equipment training.
/ The conduct, handover and relief of the watch conformto accepted principles and procedures.
The frequency and extent of monitoring of engineering equipment and systems conforms to manufacturer’s recommendations and accepted principles and procedures, including Principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch.
A proper record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the ship are engineering systems.
Resources are allocated and assigned as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks.
Communication is clearly and unambiguously given and received
Questionable decisions and/or actions result in appropriate challenge and response
Effective leadership behaviors are identified
Team member(s) share accurate understanding of current and predicted engine room and associated systems state, and external environment.
Competence No. 2: Use English in written & oral form.
Adequate knowledge of the English language to enable the officer to use engineering publications and to perform engineering duties. / Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from practical instructions. / English language publications relevant to engineering duties are correctly interpreted.
Communications are clear and understood.
Competence No.3: Use internal communication systems
Operation of all internal communication systems on board
  1. Operation and maintenance of ship’s telephone system.
  2. Operation and maintenance of ship’s telegraph between engine room and wheel house.
  3. Operation and maintenance of ship’s two-way communication system.
  4. Operation and maintenance including close circuit TV for indications at respective control station for the following:
a)Watertight door indicator panels and their closures.
b)General/fire alarms.
c)Fire door indicator panels and their closures.
d)Closing of ventilation system and its flaps.
e)Fixed fire detection and alarm system.
f)Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and alarm systems.
g)Stability information.
h)All indicators for machinery space including main engine, auxiliary engine, bilge and ballast in machinery control room as well as in wheel house.
i)Closing of bow door and stern door, if fitted.
j)Steering failures including automatic starting of auxiliary steering.
k)Microphones to public address systems.
5. Record keeping of all communication systems. / Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
1.approved in-service experience
2.approved training ship experience
3.approved simulator training, where appropriate
4. approved laboratory equipment training / Transmission and reception of messages are consistently successful
Communication records are
complete, accurate and complywith statutory requirements
Competence No. 4: Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems.
Basic construction structure and operation principles of major machinery systems including:
1. marine diesel engine
2. marine steam turbine
3. marine gas turbine
4. marine boiler
5. shafting installations including propeller
6. other auxiliaries including various pumps, air compressor, purifier, fresh water generator,
heat exchanger, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems
7. Steering gear
8. automatic control systems
9. Fluid flow and characteristics of lubricating oil, fuel oil and cooling systems
10. deck machinery
Safety and emergency procedures for operation of propulsion plant machinery including control systems
Operational characteristics of machinery and control systems
Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following major machinery items and control systems:
1. main engine and associated auxiliaries
2. steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
3. auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
4. other auxiliaries including refrigeration, air- conditioning and ventilation systems / Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
1.approved in-service experience
2.approved training ship experience
3.approved simulator training, where appropriate
4. approved laboratory equipment training / Construction and operating
mechanisms can be
understood and explained
with drawings /instructions.
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established rules & procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid pollution of the marine environment.
Deviations from the norm are promptly identified.
The output of plant and engineering systems consistently meets requirements, including bridge orders relating to changes in speed and direction.
The causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
Competence No. 5: Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems
Operational characteristics of machinery and control systems
Operation of pumping systems
1.routine pumping operations
2.operation of bilge, ballast, fire and cargo pumping systems
Oily water separators (or similar equipment) requirements and operation. / Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
1.approved in-service experience
2.approved training ship experience
3.approved simulator training, where appropriate
4. approved laboratory equipment training / Operation of machinery and systems is in accordance with operating manuals
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established rules & procedures to ensure safety of operations and avoid pollution of the marine environment.
Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and appropriate action taken
DETAILED SYLLABUS & PAPERS UNDER WHICH FUNCTION OF MARINE ENGINEERING AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL (NCV) WILL BE COVERED
PART A
PAPER I: MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (BASIC)
1. Basic Mathematics - power & roots, ratio and proportion, percentage, average, fractions, elementary algebra, removal of brackets, factorization, LCM, equations, measurement of angles, Pythagoras theorem, properties of triangle, areas.
2. Basic Engineering Drawing - Freehand sketches of a machinery part or sectional elevation, plan, side view of machinery components given. Identification of materials and knowledge of clearances. Drawing of simple machine parts from isometric view to correct scale in Plan, Elevation and Side View
3. English - Intensive English Language Programme in Maritime/Marine engineering context, Adequate knowledge of English Language to enable to perform engineering duties. Introduction to glossary in Marine Engineering pertaining to engine room watch keeping. Reading of instruction manuals. Writing machinery log book.
4. Watchkeeping - Principles to be observed in keeping a safe engineering watch on board ship including safety and emergency procedures. Routine associated with taking over and accepting watch. Routine duties undertaken during a watch including pumping systems, Routine associated with handing over the watch.Maintenance of m/c space log books and significance of readings taken
5. Basic principles of resource management in Engine room. -ERM - Allocation, assignment and prioritization of the resources, effective communication, assertiveness and leadership, obtaining and maintaining situational awareness, consideration of team experience.
6.Basic internal communication systems used on board -telephone system, telegraph system, two way communication systems.
PART A
PAPER II: MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (OPERATION)
1. Mechanics and Thermodynamics - Basic units, Derived units, vectors & vector diagrams, resultant and equilibrium, triangle of forces, Linear motion, speed, linear velocity, acceleration, mass, force of gravity, inertia, momentum, torque, force, work, power, energy, friction, coefficient of friction.Efficiency, pressure, temperature, Heat specific heat, Latent heat, Heat transfer, Gas laws, Boyle’s law, Charles law.
2. Machineries of Engine Room Including Main Engine and Auxiliary machineries -
(a)Working principles of various pumps, centrifugal, reciprocating, gear and screw pump
(b)Working principles of various valves such as Globe valve, Gate valve, Relief valve, Quick closing valve, and Screw down non-return valve.
(c)Familiarization of Main and Auxiliary Machinery (preparation for operation)
(d)Air Compressor - Principles, Shipboard uses of compressed air, Necessity of inter-cooler, Different parts of compressors including safety devices, Safety requirement before and during running and stopping air compressors. Routine maintenance.
(e)Auxiliary Engine - Working principles and constructional features of auxiliary prime movers used for alternators
(f)Heat exchangers
(g)Boiler - Lists the different uses of steam, Use of package boiler on board ship, Pressure range in auxiliary boiler, Boiler operation – raising steam, shutting down, and Preliminary requirement to maintain feed water. Different parts – boiler mountings. Methods of checking water level in steam boilers and necessary action taken if water level is abnormal.
(h)Steering Gear - Electro hydraulic four ram/two ram steering gear arrangement
(i)Separators – F.O./L.O. - Need of separators onboard ship, Regular maintenance, Importance of size and gravity disc for correct separation, Importance of maintaining temperature while running separators.
(j)Refrigeration system. Refrigerants, types, working principle, equipments, maintenance and running. Air conditioning plant
(k)Routine pumping operation of fuel oil, bunkering, storage / pumping, transferring etc. - Bilge and ballast system, Working principles of hydrophore system. Identification and rectification of common faults in pumps and pumping systems.
3. Main Engine - Construction of medium speed and slow speed large bore diesel engines.Bed plate, crank shaft, connecting rod, cross head, bearings, entablature, liner, piston, cylinder head.Construction of turbo chargers and exhaust gas boilers.Working principles of fuel system, lubricating oil system.Working principles of air starting system, fuel pump and fuel injector.Knowledge of turbo charging, Knowledge of scavenging, Knowledge of super charging system, pulse and constant pressure, Knowledge of maneuvering system of the main engine, Knowledge of reduction gear arrangements, Fresh and sea water system, Fuel oil and Lube oil system.

FUNCTION2: - ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC & CONTROL ENGINEERING AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL

Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency / Course Covered / Methods of Demonstrating Competence / Criteria for Evaluating Competence
Competence No. 6: Operate electrical, electronic and control systems
Basic configuration and operation principles of the following electrical, electronic and control equipment:
1.electrical equipment
a.power generation systems, generator and distribution systems and basic electrical
knowledge and skills.
b.preparing, starting, paralleling and changing over generators
c.induction electrical motors including starting methodologies
d.high-voltage installations
e.sequential control circuits and associated system devices
f. Location of common faults and action to prevent damage.
2.electronic equipment functions,
a.characteristics of basic electronic circuit elements and features of control systems for major machinery items including main propulsion plant operation control and steam boiler automatic combustion control
b.flowchart for automatic and control systems
c.functions characteristics and features of control systems for machinery items including main propulsion plant operation control and steam boiler automatic controls of basic electronic circuit elements
3.control systems
a.various automatic control methodologies and characteristics
b.Proportional–Integral–Derivative (PID) control characteristics and associated system
devices for process control / Examination and
assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
1.approved in-service experience
2.approved training ship experience
3.approved simulator training, where appropriate
4. approved laboratory equipment training / Operations are planned and
carried out in accordance
with operating manuals,
established rules and
procedures to ensure safety
of operations
Electrical, electronic and
control systemscan be understood and explained with drawings /instructions
Competence No. 7: Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment
Safety requirements for working on shipboard electrical systems including safe isolation of
electrical equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on such equipment
Construction and operational characteristics of shipboard AC and DC electrical systems and equipment.
Maintenance and repair works of for electrical system equipment, main switch boards, electric motors, generator and DC electrical systems and equipment.
Detection of electric malfunction, location of faults and measures to prevent damage
Construction and operation of electrical test and measuring equipment.
Function and performance tests of the following equipment and their configuration
1.monitoring systems
2.automatic control devices
3.protective devices
The interpretation of electrical and simple electronic diagrams. / Examination and
assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
1.approved in-service experience
2.approved training ship experience
3. approved simulator training, where appropriate
4. approved laboratory equipment training / Safety measures for working are appropriate
Selection and use of hand tools, measuring instruments and testing devices are appropriate and interpretation of results is accurate
Dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling equipment are in accordance with manuals and good practice
Reassembling and performance testing is in accordance with manuals and good practice
DETAILED SYLLABUS & PAPER UNDER WHICH FUNCTION OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC & CONTROL ENGINEERING AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL (NCV) WILL BE COVERED
PART A
PAPER III: MARINE ELECTRO TECHNOLOGY
  1. Voltage, Current, Resistance, Ohm’s Law, Simple D.C. Circuit.
  2. Capacitance, Inductance, Simple A. C. Circuits, Star and Delta connection.
  3. Routine testing and maintenance of electrical machinery equipments and ship-board wiring, MSB fitting and batteries.
  4. Starting of generator, load sharing and stopping operation.
  5. Working knowledge of induction motor and motor starters.
  6. Working knowledge of transformers.
  7. Working knowledge of simple electronic equipment use on board the ship.
  8. Working knowledge of basic control circuits.
  9. Basic electronics, conductors, insulators, semi conductors, PN – junction & numerical.
  10. Control engineering – basic concepts.
  11. Transducers for measurements.
  12. Simple automatic controllers for various functions.
  13. Safety requirements for working on electrical systems
  14. Detection of electrical malfunctions and basic troubleshooting including card replacement etc.
  15. Basic maintenance of electrical system equipments including batteries etc
  16. Interpretation of simple electrical diagrams.

FUNCTION3: - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL