TABLE A-III/1
Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of an engineering watch in a
manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room
Function: Marine engineering at the operational level
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Use appropriate tools Characteristics and limitations of Assessment of evidence
for fabrication and materials used in construction and obtained from one or
repair operations repair of ships and
typically performed on equipmentCharacteristics and
ships limitations of processes used for .1 approved workshop
fabrication and repair
Properties and parameters
considered in the fabrication and
repair of systems and components
Application of safe working
practices in the workshop
environment
Use hand tools and Design characteristics and
measuring equipment selection of materials in
for dismantling, construction of equipment
maintenance, repair Interpretation of machinery
and re-assembly of drawings and handbooks
shipboard plant and
equipment Operational characteristics of
equipment and systems
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Use hand tools, Safety requirements for working
electrical and on shipboard electrical systems
electronic measuring
and test equipment Construction and operational
for fault finding, characteristics of shipboard AC
maintenance and and DC electrical systems and
repair operations equipment
Construction and operation of
electrical test and measuring
equipment
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Maintain a safe Thorough knowledge of basic
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE
COMPETENCE
Identification of important
parameters for fabrication of
more of the following: typical ship related components
is appropriate
skills training Selection of material is
appropriate Fabrication is to
.2 approved practical designated tolerances
experience and tests
Use of equipment and machine
tools is appropriate and safe
Assessment of evidence Safety procedures followed are
obtained from one or appropriate
more of the following:
Selection of tools and spare
.1 approved workshop gear is appropriate
skill training
Dismantling, inspecting,
.2 approved practical repairing and reassembling
experience and tests equipment is in accordance with
manuals and good practice
Re-commissioning and
performance testing is in
accordance with manuals and
good practice
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE
COMPETENCE
Assessment of evidence Implementation of safety
obtained from one or procedures is satisfactory
more of the following:
Selection and use of test
.1 approved workshop equipment is appropriate and
skills training interpretation of results is
accurate
.2 approved practical
experience and tests Selection of procedures for the
conduct of repair and
maintenance is in accordance
with manuals and good practice
Commissioning and
performance testing of
equipment and systems brought
back into service after repair is
in accordance with manuals and
good practice
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE
COMPETENCE
Assessment of evidence The conduct, handover and
 engineering watch 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
.3 maintenance of the machinery
space log book and the
significance of the readings taken
.4 duties associated with handing
over a watch
Maintain a safe Safety and emergency
engineering watch procedures; changeover of
(continued) 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
Use English in written Adequate knowledge of the
and oral form English language to enable the
officer to use engineering
publications and to perform
engineering duties
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Operate main and Main and auxiliary machinery:
auxiliary machinery assessment of evidence
and associated control .1 preparation of main machinery
systems and preparation of auxiliary
machinery for operation
.2 operation of steam boilers,
including combustion systems
.3 methods of checking water level
in steam boilers and action
necessary if water level is
abnormal
.4 location of common faults in
machinery and plant in engine and .4 approved laboratory
boiler rooms and action necessary
to prevent damage
Operate pumping Pumping systems:
systems and
associated control .1 routine pumping operations
systems
.2 operation of bilge, ballast and
cargo pumping systems
obtained from one or relief of the watch conforms
more of the following: with accepted principles and
procedures
.1 approved in-service
experience The frequency and extent of
monitoring of engineering
.2 approved training equipment and systems
ship experience conforms to manufacturers'
recommendations and accepted
.3 approved simulator principles and procedures
training, where including basic principles to be
appropriate observed in keeping an
engineering watch
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training A proper record is maintained of
the movements and activities
relating to the ship's
engineering systems
Examination and English language publications
assessment of evidence relevant to engineering duties
obtained from practical are correctly interpreted
instruction
Communications are clear and
understood
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE
COMPETENCE
Examination and Operations are planned and
carried out in accordance with
obtained from one or established rules and
more of the following: procedures to ensure safety of
operations and avoid pollution
.1 approved in-service of the marine environment
experience
Deviations from the norm are
.2 approved training promptly identified
ship experience
The output of plant and
.3 approved simulator engineering systems
training, where consistently meets
appropriate requirements including bridge
orders relating to changes in
speed and direction
equipment training
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
Examination and Operations are planned and
assessment of evidence carried out in accordance with
obtained from one or established rules and
more of the following: procedures to ensure safety of
operations and avoid pollution
.1 approved in-service of the marine environment
experience
 .2 approved training
ship experience

.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate

.4 approved laboratory
equipment training

Function: Maintenance and repair at the operational level

COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Maintain marine Marine systems
engineering
systems including Appropriate basic mechanical
control systems knowledge and skills
Safety and emergency
procedures:
Safe isolation of electrical and .2 approved training ship
all plant and equipment
required before personnel are
permitted to work on such
plant or equipment
Undertake maintenance and
repair to plant and equipment .4 approved laboratory
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE
COMPETENCE
Examination and Isolation, dismantling and re-
assessment of evidence assembly of plant and equipment is in
obtained from one or accordance with accepted practices
more of the following: and procedures. Action taken leads to
the restoration of plant by the
.1 approved in-service method most suitable and
experience appropriate to the prevailing
circumstances and conditions
experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where
appropriate
equipment training

Function: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational

level
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Operate alternators, Generating plant:
generators and of evidence obtained from one carried out in accordance with
control systems Appropriate basic electrical
knowledge and skills
Preparing, starting, coupling
and changing over
alternators or generators
Location of common faults
and action to prevent
damage
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE
COMPETENCE
Examination and assessment Operations are planned and
or more of the following: established rules and procedures
to ensure safety of operations
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved training ship
experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate

Control systems: .4 approved laboratory

equipment training
Location of common faults
and action to prevent
damage
Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on
board at the operational level
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING
AND PROFICIENCY
Ensure Prevention of pollution of the marine
compliance with environment
pollution
prevention Knowledge of the precautions to be
requirements taken to prevent pollution of the marine
environment
Anti-pollution procedures and all
associated equipment
Maintain Ship stability
seaworthiness of
the ship Working knowledge and application of
stability, trim and stress tables,
diagrams and stress calculating
equipment
Understanding of the fundamentals of
watertight integrity
Understanding of fundamental actions
to be taken in the event of partial loss
of intact buoyancy
Ship construction
General knowledge of the principal
structural members of a ship and the
proper names for the various parts
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING
AND PROFICIENCY
Prevent, control Fire prevention and fire-fighting
and fight fires on appliances
board
Knowledge of fire prevention
Ability to organize fire drills
Knowledge of classes and chemistry of
fire
Knowledge of fire-fighting systems
Action to be taken in the event of fire,
including fires involving oil systems
Operate life- Life-saving Ability to organize abandon
saving appliances ship drills and knowledge of the
operation of survival craft and rescue
boats, their launching appliances and
arrangements, and their equipment,
including radio life-saving appliances,
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR
DEMONSTRATING EVALUATING
COMPETENCE COMPETENCE
Examination and Procedures for monitoring
assessment of evidence shipboard operations and
obtained from one or more ensuring compliance with
of the following: MARPOL requirements are
fully observed
.1 approved in-service
experience
.2 approved training ship
experience
Examination and The stability conditions
assessment of evidence comply with the IMO intact
obtained from one or more stability criteria under all
of the following: conditions of loading
.1 approved in-service Actions to ensure and
experience maintain the watertight
integrity of the ship are in
.2 approved training ship accordance with accepted
experience practice
.3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate
.4 approved laboratory
equipment training
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR
DEMONSTRATING EVALUATING
COMPETENCE COMPETENCE
Assessment of evidence The type and scale of the
obtained from approved problem is promptly
fire-fighting training and identified and initial actions
experience as set out in conform with the
section A-VI/3 emergency procedure and
contingency plans for the
ship
Evacuation, emergency
shutdown and isolation
procedures are appropriate
to the nature of the
emergency and are
implemented promptly
The order of priority, and
the levels and time scales
of making reports and
informing personnel on
board, are relevant to the
nature of the emergency
and reflect the urgency of
the problem
Assessment of evidence Actions in responding to
obtained from approved abandon ship and survival
training and experience as situations are appropriate
set out in section A-VI/2, to the prevailing
paragraphs 1 to 4 circumstances and
conditions and comply with
 satellite EPIRBs, SARTs, immersion accepted safety practices
suits and thermal protective aids. and standards

Knowledge of survival at sea techniques

COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR
AND PROFICIENCY DEMONSTRATING EVALUATING
COMPETENCE COMPETENCE
Apply medical Medical aid Assessment of evidence Identification of probable
first aid on board obtained from approved cause, nature and extent of
ship Practical application of medical guides training as set out in injuries or conditions is
and advice by radio, including the ability section A-VI/4, paragraphs prompt and treatment
to take effective action based on such 1 to 3 minimizes immediate threat
knowledge in the case of accidents or to life
illnesses that are likely to occur on
board ship
Monitor Basic working knowledge of the relevant Assessment of evidence Legislative requirements
compliance with IMO conventions concerning safety of obtained from examination relating to safety of life at
legislative life at sea and protection of the marine or approved training sea and protection of the
requirements environment marine environment are
correctly identified

Section A-III/2 (back to "top")

Standard of Competence

1 Every candidate for certification as chief engineer officer and second engineer
officer of seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW
power or more shall be required to demonstrate ability to undertake at the
management level, the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of
table A-III/2.

2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required for

certification is listed in column 2 of table A-III/2. This incorporates, expands and
extends in depth the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/1 for officers in
charge of an engineering watch.

3 Bearing in mind that a second engineer officer shall be in a position to assume

the responsibilities of the chief engineer officer at any time, assessment in these
subjects shall be designed to test the candidate's ability to assimilate all available
information that affects the safe operation of the ship's machinery and the
protection of the marine environment.

4 The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 shall
be sufficient to enable the candidate to serve in the capacity of chief engineer
officer or second engineer officer*.

5 Training and experience to achieve the necessary level of theoretical

knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take into account the relevant
requirements of this part and the guidance given in part B of this Code.
6 The Administration may omit knowledge requirements for types of propulsion
machinery other than those machinery installations for which the certificate to be
awarded shall be valid. A certificate awarded on such a basis shall not be valid
for any category of machinery installation which has been omitted until the
engineer officer proves to be competent in these knowledge requirements. Any
such limitation shall be stated on the certificate and in the endorsement.

7 Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of

having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the
methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating
competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-III/2.

Near-coastal voyages

8 The level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency required under the

different sections listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 may be varied for officers of
ships with limited propulsion power engaged on near-coastal voyages, as
considered necessary, bearing in mind the effect on the safety of all ships which
may be operating in the same waters. Any such limitation shall be stated on the
certificate and in the endorsement.
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

COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Plan and schedule Theoretical knowledge
operations
Thermodynamics and heat
transmission
Mechanics and hydromechanics
Operating principles of ship power
installations (diesel, steam and gas
turbine) and refrigeration
Physical and chemical properties of
fuels and lubricants
METHODS FOR
DEMONSTRATING
COMPETENCE
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
CRITERIA FOR
EVALUATING
COMPETENCE
The planning and
preparation of operations is
suited to the design
parameters of the power
installation and to the
requirements of the voyage

Technology of materials

Naval architecture and ship

construction, including damage
control
Start up and shut down Examination and assessment of The methods of preparing
main propulsion and evidence obtained from one or the start-up and of making
auxiliary machinery more of the following: available fuels, lubricants,
 including associated
systems
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Operate, monitor and Practical knowledge
evaluate engine
performance and capacity Operation and maintenance of:
.1 marine diesel engines
.2 marine steam propulsion plant
.3 marine gas turbines
Operation and maintenance of
auxiliary machinery, including
pumping and piping systems,
auxiliary boiler plant and steering
gear systems
Operation, testing and
maintenance of control systems
Operation and maintenance of
cargo-handling equipment and
deck machinery
Maintain safety of engine
equipment, systems and
services
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Manage fuel and ballast Operation and maintenance of
operations machinery including pumps and
piping systems
.1 approved in-service experience;
.2 approved training ship
experience;
.3 approved simulator training,
where appropriate.
METHODS FOR
DEMONSTRATING
COMPETENCE
Examination and assessment of
evidence obtained fromone or
more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship
experience
.3 approved simulator training,
where appropriate
Examination and assessment of Arrangements for ensuring
evidence obtained from one or
more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience are suitable for all modes of
.2 approved training ship
experience
METHODS FOR
DEMONSTRATING
COMPETENCE
Examination and assessment of Fuel and ballast operations
evidence obtained from one or
more of the following:
carried out so as to prevent
.1 approved in-service experience
.2 approved training ship
experience
.3 approved simulator training,
where appropriate
cooling water and air are
the most appropriate
Checks of pressures,
temperatures and
revolutions during the
start-up and warm-up
period are in accordance
with technical specifications
and agreed work plans
Surveillance of main
propulsion plant and
auxiliary systems is
sufficient to maintain safe
operating conditions
The methods of preparing
the shut-down and of
supervising the cooling-
down of the engine are the
most appropriate
CRITERIA FOR
EVALUATING
COMPETENCE
The methods of measuring
the load capacity of the
engines are in accordance
with technical specifications
Performance is checked
against bridge orders
Performance levels are in
accordance with technical
specifications
the safe and efficient
operation and condition of
the machinery installation
operation
CRITERIA FOR
EVALUATING
COMPETENCE
meet operational
requirements and are
pollution of the marine
environment
 Use internal Operation of all internal Examination and assessment of Transmission and reception
communication systems communication systems on board evidence obtained from one or of messages are
more of the following: consistently successful
Communication records are
.1 approved in-service experience complete, accurate and
comply with statutory
.2 approved training ship requirements
experience

.3 approved simulator training,

where appropriate

.4 approved laboratory equipment

training

Function: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management

level
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE, METHODS FOR DEMONSTRATING CRITERIA FOR
UNDERSTANDING AND COMPETENCE EVALUATING
PROFICIENCY COMPETENCE
Operate electrical and Theoretical knowledge Examination and assessment of Operation of equipment and
electronic control evidence obtained from one or more of system is in accordance with
equipment Marine electrotechnology, the following: operating manuals
electronics and electrical Performance levels are in
equipment .1 approved in-service experience accordance with technical
specifications
Fundamentals of .2 approved training ship experience
automation,
instrumentation and .3 approved simulator training, where
control systems appropriate

.4 approved laboratory equipment

training
Test, detect faults and Examination and assessment of Maintenance activities are
maintain and restore evidence obtained from one or more of correctly planned in
electrical and electronic the following: accordance with technical,
control equipment to legislative, safety and
operating condition .1 approved in-service experience procedural specifications

.2 approved training ship experience The effect of malfunctions on

associated plant and systems
.3 approved simulator training, where is accurately identified, ship's
appropriate technical drawings are
correctly interpreted,
.4 approved laboratory equipment measuring and calibrating
training instruments are correctly
used and actions taken are
justified

Function: Maintenance and repair at the management level

COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE, METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
UNDERSTANDING AND DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCE
PROFICIENCY COMPETENCE
Organize safe Theoretical knowledge Examination and assessment Maintenance activities are
maintenance and of evidence obtained from correctly planned and carried
repair procedures Marine engineering practice one or more of the following: out in accordance with
technical, legislative, safety and
Practical knowledge .1 approved in-service procedural specifications
experience
Organizing and carrying out Appropriate plans,
safe maintenance and repair .2 approved training ship specifications, materials and
procedures experience equipment are available for

Detect and identify the Practical knowledge Examination and assessment
cause of machinery
malfunctions and Detection of machinery one or more of the following:
correct faults malfunction, location of
faults and action to prevent
damage
Ensure safe working Practical knowledge
practices
Safe working practices
maintenance and repair
.3 approved workshop
training Action taken leads to the
restoration of plant by the most
suitable method
The methods of comparing
of evidence obtained from actual operating conditions are
in accordance with
recommended practices and
.1 approved in-service procedures
experience
Actions and decisions are in
.2 approved training ship accordance with recommended
experience operating specifications and
limitations
.3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate
Examination and assessment Working practices are in
of evidence obtained from accordance with legislative
one or more of the following: requirements, codes of practice,
permits to work and
.1 approved in-service environmental concerns
experience

.2 approved training ship

experience

Function: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on
board at the management level
COMPETENCE
Control trim, stability and
stress
KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Understanding of fundamental
principles of ship construction
and theories and factors
affecting trim and stability and
measures necessary to
preserve trim and stability
Knowledge of the effect on trim
and stability of a ship in the .2 approved training ship
event of damage to and
consequent flooding of a
compartment and counter
measures to be taken
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR
DEMONSTRATING EVALUATING
COMPETENCE COMPETENCE
Examination and Stability and stress
assessment of evidence conditions are maintained
obtained from one or more within safety limits at all
of the following: times
.1 approved in-service
experience
experience
.3 approved simulator
training, where appropriate

Knowledge of IMO
recommendations concerning
ship stability
Monitor and control Knowledge of relevant
compliance with legislative international maritime law
requirements and embodied in international
measures to ensure safety agreements and conventions
of life at sea and
protection of the marine Regard shall be paid especially
environment to the following subjects:
.1 certificates and other
documents required to be
carried on board ships by
international conventions, how
they may be obtained and the training, where appropriate continued validity of survey
period of their legal validity
Monitor and control .2 responsibilities under the
compliance with legislative relevant requirements of the
Examination and Procedures for monitoring
assessment of evidence operations and
obtained from one or more maintenance comply with
of the following: legislative requirements
.1 approved in-service Potential non-compliance is
experience promptly and fully
identified
.2 approved training ship
experience Requirements for renewal
and extension of
.3 approved simulator certificates ensure
items and equipment
 requirements and
measures to ensure safety
of life at sea and the
protection of the marine
environment (continued)
International Convention on
Load Lines
.3 responsibilities under the
relevant requirements of the
International Convention for
the Safety of Life at Sea

.4 responsibilities under the

International Convention for
the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships

.5 maritime declarations of
health and the requirements of
the International Health
Regulations

.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

COMPETENCE
Maintain safety and
security of the vessel,
crew and passengers and
the operational condition
of life-saving, fire-fighting
and other safety systems
.8 knowledge of national
legislation for implementing
international agreements and
conventions
KNOWLEDGE, METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR
UNDERSTANDING AND DEMONSTRATING EVALUATING
PROFICIENCY COMPETENCE COMPETENCE
A thorough knowledge of life- Examination and Procedures for monitoring
saving appliance regulations assessment of evidence fire detection and safety
(International Convention for obtained from practical systems ensure that all
the Safety of Life at Sea) instruction and approved alarms are detected
in-service training and promptly and acted upon in
Organization of fire and experience accordance with
abandon ship drills established emergency
procedures
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
Develop emergency and Ship construction, including
damage control plans and damage control
handle emergency
situations Methods and aids for fire
prevention, detection and
extinction
Examination and Emergency procedures are
assessment of evidence in accordance with the
obtained from approved in- established plans for
service training and emergency situations
experience

Functions and use of life-

saving appliances
Organize and manage the A knowledge of personnel
crew management, organization and
training on board ships obtained from approved in- expected standards of work
A knowledge of international
maritime conventions and
recommendations, and related
national legislation
Examination and The crew are allocated
assessment of evidence duties and informed of
service training and and behaviour in a manner
experience appropriate to the
individuals concerned
Training objectives and
activities are based on an
 assessment of current
competence and
capabilities and operational
requirements

Section A-III/3 (back to "top")

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers and

second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of
between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power.

Standard of competence

1 Every candidate for certification as chief engineer officer and second engineer
officer of seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750
kW and 3,000 kW power shall be required to demonstrate ability to undertake at
management level, the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of
table A-III/2.

2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required for

certification is listed in column 2 of table A-III/2. This incorporates, expands and
extends in depth the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/1 for officers in
charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty
engineers in a periodically unmanned engine-room.

3 Bearing in mind that a second engineer officer shall be in a position to assume

the responsibilities of the chief engineer officer at any time, assessment in these
subjects shall be designed to test the candidate's ability to assimilate all available
information that affects the safe operation of the ship's machinery and the
protection of the marine environment.

4 The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 may
be lowered but shall be sufficient to enable the candidate to serve in the capacity
of chief engineer officer or second engineer officer at the range of propulsion
power specified in this section.

5 Training and experience to achieve the necessary level of theoretical

knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take into account the relevant
requirements of this part and the guidance given in part B of this Code.

6 The Administration may omit knowledge requirements for types of propulsion

machinery other than those machinery installations for which the certificate to be
awarded shall be valid. A certificate awarded on such a basis shall not be valid
for any category of machinery installation which has been omitted until the
engineer officer proves to be competent in these items. Any such limitation shall
be stated on the certificate and in the endorsement.

7 Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of

having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the
methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating
competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-III/2.

Near-coastal voyages

8 The level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency required under the

different sections listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 and the requirements of
paragraphs 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of regulation III/3 may be varied for officers of ships
engaged on near-coastal voyages, as considered necessary, bearing in mind the
effect on the safety of all ships which may be operating in the same waters. Any
such limitation shall be stated on the certificate and in the endorsement.

Section A-III/4 (back to "top")

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings forming part of a

watch in a manned engine-room or designated to perform duties in a periodically
unmanned engine-room

Standard of competence

1 Every rating forming part of an engine-room watch on a seagoing ship shall be

required to demonstrate the competence to perform the marine engineering
function at the support level, as specified in column 1 of table A-III/4.

2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and proficiency required of ratings

forming part of an engine-room watch is listed in column 2 of table A-III/4.

3 Every candidate for certification shall be required to provide evidence of

having achieved the required standard of competence in accordance with the
methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for evaluating
competence specified in columns 3 and 4 of table A-III/4. The reference to
"practical test" in column 3 may include approved shore-based training in which
the students undergo practical testing.

4 Where there are no tables of competence for the support level in respect to
certain functions, it remains the responsibility of the Administration to determine
the appropriate training, assessment and certification requirements to be applied
to personnel designated to perform those functions at the support level.
Table A-III/4
Specification of minimum standard of competence for ratings forming part of an engineering watch
Function: Marine engineering at the support level
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Carry out a watch Terms used in machinery
routine appropriate to spaces and names of
the duties of a rating machinery and equipment
forming part of an
engine-room watch Engine-room watchkeeping
procedures
Understand orders and
be understood in Safe working practices as
matters relevant to related to engine-room
watchkeeping duties operations
Basic environmental
protection procedures
Use of appropriate internal
communication system
Engine-room alarm systems
and ability to distinguish
between the various alarms,
with special reference to fire-
extinguishing gas alarms
For keeping a boiler Safe operation of boilers
watch:
Maintain the correct
water levels and
steam pressures
COMPETENCE KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCY
Operate emergency Knowledge of emergency
equipment and apply duties obtained from demonstration
emergency procedures
Escape routes from machinery
spaces
Familiarity with the location
and use of fire-fighting
equipment in the machinery
spaces
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METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR
DEMONSTRATING EVALUATING COMPETENCE
COMPETENCE
Assessment of evidence Communications are clear and
obtained from one or more of concise and advice or
the following: clarification is sought from the
officer of the watch where
.1 approved in-service watch information or
experience; or instructions are not clearly
understood
.2 approved training ship
experience Maintenance, hand-over and
relief of the watch is in
.3 practical test conformity with accepted
principles and procedures
Assessment of evidence Assessment of boiler condition
obtained from one or more of is accurate and based on
the following: relevant information available
from local and remote
.1 approved in-service indicators and physical
experience; or inspections
.2 approved training ship The sequence and timing of
experience adjustments maintains safety
and optimum efficiency
.3 practical test
METHODS FOR CRITERIA FOR
DEMONSTRATING EVALUATING COMPETENCE
COMPETENCE
Assessment of evidence Initial action on becoming
aware of an emergency or
and approved in-service abnormal situation conforms
experience or approved with established procedures
training ship experience
Communications are clear and
concise at all times and orders
are acknowledged in a
seamanlike manner