WORK & RECORD BOOK RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH CANDIDATE S NAME USCG POLICY STCW CODES MSC PROGRAM CANDIDATE S

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1 RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH WORK & RECORD BOOK REV - OCT 13 CANDIDATE S NAME USCG POLICY STCW CODES MSC PROGRAM CANDIDATE S WORKSHEETS ASSESSOR S MANUAL ASSESSMENTS SEA TIME VERIFICATION STCW CERTIFICATION

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3 RFPEW CANDIDATE / VESSEL INFO (OCT-2013) CANDIDATE / VESSEL INFORMATION Candidate s Name Reference Number Vessel Data: Name: Type: Engine Type / Horse Power: Gross Tons: If aboard more than one vessel during sea time accruement or assessments: Vessel Data: Name: Type: Engine Type / Horse Power: Gross Tons: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

4 Vessel Data: RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH RFPEW CANDIDATE / VESSEL INFO (OCT-2013) Name: Type: Engine Type / Horse Power: Gross Tons: Vessel Data: Name: Type: Engine Type / Horse Power: Gross Tons: Vessel Data: Name: Type: Engine Type / Horse Power: Gross Tons: Vessel Data: Name: Type: Engine Type / Horse Power: Gross Tons: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

5 POINTS OF CONTACT: MSC REPEW POC Military Sealift Command Attn: Engine Program Coordinator, Training Division (N122A) RFPEW Coordinator, N122A 471 East C Street Building SP-64 Norfolk, VA MSC_CIVMAR_TRNG@navy.mil MSC TRAINING DIRECTOR Military Sealift Command CIVMAR Workforce Development: Director, N122A 471 East C Street Building SP 64 Norfolk, VA MSC TRAINING CENTER EAST MSC TCE 1029 Highway 33 East, Freehold, NJ Phone (732) Fax (732) MSC TRAINING CENTER WEST MSC TCW 3975 Norman Scott Road, Suite I, San Diego, CA Phone (619) Fax (619) MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

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7 RATING FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH WORK & RECORD BOOK (OCT 2013) TABLE OF CONTENTS USCG POLICY PAGE 1 STCW CODES PAGE 11 MSC POLICY & PROCEDURES PAGE 15 CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET (STUDY) GUIDES ASSESSOR S MANUAL SHIPBOARD PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETS WATCHSTANDING SEA TIME CERTIFICATION TAB TAB TAB TAB TAB

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9 USCG POLICY - NMC Policy Letter Commanding Officer 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 630 United States Coast Guard Arlington, VA National Maritime Center Staff Symbol: STCWIT Phone: FA: NMC Policy Letter JUL, 2002 From: Commanding Officer, U. S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center To: Distribution Subj: QUALIFICATIONS FOR DECK AND ENGINEERING RATINGS Ref: (a) Regulations II/4 and III/4 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW) (b) Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR), Part 12 (c) COMDTINST M B Marine Safety Manual, Volume III 1. PURPOSE. This policy letter clarifies the requirements of references (a) and (b) as they apply to an applicant for a rating as able seaman, or as a watchstanding qualified member of the engine department (QMED) and either an STCW certification as a rating forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW) or an engineering watch (RFPEW). 2. ACTION. a. RECs processing applicants for these STCW qualifications should be guided by the enclosures to this policy letter concerning the information required to be submitted as part of the application packages. The files of applicants for RFPNW or RFPEW certifications should include completed records of practical demonstrations of practical skills. These may consist of copies of the enclosures or similar records containing the same information; and. b. Commanding officers of units with marine safety responsibilities should bring this policy letter to the attention of the maritime industry with interests in marine personnel issues and to institutions that offer U. S. Coast Guard approved training. This policy letter will be distributed by electronic means only. It is available on the World Wide Web at 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Enclosure (2) to Policy letter and Policy Letter 4-01, both issued by the U. S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center, are superseded and cancelled. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 1

10 USCG POLICY - NMC Policy Letter BACKGROUND. a. Reference (a) contains the requirements for a deck rating to be issued an STCW certificate as a rating forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW). Similarly, an engine rating can become qualified as a rating forming part of an engineering watch (RFPEW). b. Reference (b) contains the requirements for an entry level mariner in the deck department to qualify as an able seaman (unlimited, limited, or special). For entry level mariners in the engine department, the regulations provide guidance for them to advance to a rating as a qualified member of the engine department (QMED). While there are numerous QMED ratings, this policy letter only refers to the watchstanding ratings: oiler, fireman/watertender, and junior engineer. There are two additional engineering watchstanding endorsements, deck engine mechanic and engineman; however, a prerequisite to qualify for either of those ratings includes qualification for one of the first three engineering ratings. Therefore, the latter two ratings will not be addressed. 5. DISCUSSION. a. The nature of the duties and responsibilities performed by ratings issued under our domestic scheme are similar to the ratings issued under the STCW scheme. Because of differing requirements to qualify for the domestic ratings as compared to the STCW ratings, it may penalize mariners who require only the domestic qualifications to require them to also meet the STCW s requirements. b. Applicants for certification as able seaman must only meet the requirements of references (b) and (c) to be certificated under the domestic scheme and issued a merchant mariner's document (MMD). A mariner holding an MMD endorsed as able seaman (unlimited, limited, or special) may not serve in that capacity on a vessel to which the full impact of the STCW applies unless the able seaman also holds an STCW certificate endorsed as an RFPNW as set forth in enclosure (1) and as proficient in survival craft. For information about proficiency in survival craft, consult policy letters 5-01 and 8-01 at c. An ordinary seaman assigned to either the deck department or the maintenance department who either stands navigational watches, or may be assigned to stand navigational watches, must also be qualified as a RFPNW. d. Applicants for certification as a watchstanding QMED must only meet the requirements of references (b) and (c) to be certificated under the domestic scheme. An applicant holding an MMD endorsed as QMED may not serve in that capacity on a vessel to which the full impact of the STCW applies unless the QMED also holds an STCW certificate endorsed as an RFPEW as set forth in enclosure (2). The requirements of enclosure (2) apply also to a wiper who is standing engine room watches, or may be assigned to stand watches as a regular member of the watch. 2 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

11 USCG POLICY - NMC Policy Letter e. A rating qualifying for certification under domestic regulations alone, will only be issued an MMD with appropriate endorsements as QMED or able seaman. They will not be issued an STCW certificate. f. Applicants holding an MMD with a qualified rating, either as able seaman or as a watchstanding QMED, but who do not qualify for an STCW certificate may later request an STCW-95 certificate claiming that the original has been lost. The REC to which the application is made must carefully review the mariner s records to determine whether or not an STCW certificate had actually been issued to an applicant. It will be impossible to determine that fact from only examining of the MMD, because the endorsements for the qualified endorsements are the same. An REC receiving such an application should consider action under the suspension and revocation proceedings for fraudulent application. g. If the mariner holds a MMD endorsed with a qualified rating, either as able seaman or as a watchstanding QMED, but has never qualified for the equivalent STCW certification, he or she must meet the requirements of enclosure (1) or (2) as appropriate to qualify for STCW certification. E.J. FINK Encl: (1) Requirements for qualification as an RFPNW (2) Requirements for qualification as an RFPEW Dist: Commandant (G-MOC), (G-MSO) Area Commanders (Am) All District Commanders (m) All COs, MSOs All Activity Commanders All RECs MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 3

12 USCG POLICY - NMC Policy Letter NOTES Parts of Policy Letter 14-02, such as part of enclosure 2, are still in effect for RFPEW. However all the control sheets / assessments are now in NAVIC This Work and Record Book will have excerpts from the NAVIC, but not the entire document. As of this writing STCW 2010 regulations / Policy has not been fully implemented to meet the new amendments to the STCW codes. We believe and hope the USCG will up-date these and other policy letters that affect STCW code. When that does occur we will up-date the Work and Record Book and if need be the program. 4 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

13 USCG POLICY Enclosure 2 of NMC Policy Letter REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AS AN RFPEW Ref: (a) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW), Regulation III/4 (b) COMDTINST M B Marine Safety Manual Volume III, Chapter This enclosure provides guidance for engineering ratings to qualify for STCW certification as a rating forming part of an engine room watch in a manned engine room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine room. 2. This enclosure applies to engineering ratings certificated as oiler, fireman/watertender, or junior engineer, or to wipers standing engineering watches on vessels to which the full effects of the STCW apply. It also applies to those same ratings if they are part of the maintenance department and may be assigned regular engine room watches if required. 3. Reference (b) requires all ratings forming part of an engineering watch on seagoing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kilowatts (kw) (1,000 horsepower [HP] or more) to meet STCW standards. Also, because the United States accepts qualification under our domestic certification scheme for service on vessels under 200 GRT in near coastal, domestic service, the requirements in this enclosure do not apply to such service. STCW certification requirements also do not apply to a mariner who is standing engineering watches in a supervised training status and is an extra member of the watch. 4. Applicants for STCW certification as a RFPEW must provide evidence of: a. Six months of approved, seagoing service that includes training and experience associated with engine room watch keeping functions and involve the performance of duties carried put under the supervision of qualified engineer officer or qualified rating; or b. Satisfactory completion of a course approved or accepted as being special training required by the STCW and a period of approved seagoing service. The length of the period of approved seagoing service will be specified as part of the course's approval. 5. A day of approved seagoing service for qualification as a RFPEW is eight-hour associated with engine room watch keeping functions that involves the performance of duties carried out under the direct supervision of a qualified engineer officer or a qualified rating (STCW Regulation III/4). As an alternative to eight hours of training in one day, days of approved seagoing service may be acquired through directly supervised training periods of not less than four hours. Two such periods equal one day. The applicant must provide a record showing each day, or four-hour period, when service under training was completed. The record of sea service must include the name of the vessel, the date(s) of the training, indicate whether it was a steam or motor vessel and be signed by the chief engineer, first assistant engineer, or an assistant engineer who holds a license as second assistant engineer or higher. The signing officer should include his license number. A qualified rating for training purposes is a watchstanding QMED who has held that rating for at least one year. The service must be performed on a vessel of at MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 5

14 USCG POLICY Enclosure 2 of NMC Policy Letter least 1,000 horsepower (750kW) that meets the criteria of reference (b) for qualification as a qualified member of the engine department (QMED). At least two-thirds of the required seagoing service must have been performed on a steam vessel or the STCW certification will be limited to motor vessels only. Because many vessels no longer have manned engine rooms, experience with engine room maintenance may be substitute for watch keeping experience. 6. In addition to the seagoing service in paragraph 4.a. or 4.b., an applicant must be assessed as meeting the competencies listed in the STCW Code, Table A-II/4. Attachment A is a listing of every task in which a mariner must be assessed. It may be used as a checklist to ensure that every practical demonstration has been completed. Attachment B includes a specification/checkoff sheet for each practical demonstration required to be completed by the mariner. Note that three of the assessments, indicated on both the checklist and the individual assessment sheet, are only required if the applicant applies for certification valid for service on steam vessels. When the mariner has successfully completed a practical demonstration, the designated examiner or shipboard assessor should complete the information on the bottom of the individual assessment specification. The signing officer attests that he or she has witnessed the mariner's satisfactory performance in the listed area(s) based on the performance criteria. The applicant must present this signed copy of each specification as part of the application package. 7. To serve as a shipboard assessor for assessment of an applicant s practical demonstrations of skill, a mariner must read the publication CONDUCTING MARINER ASSESSMENTS: A Practical Manual for Assessors. This 13-page document is available on the World Wide Web at A shipboard assessor who witnesses a practical assessment must sign the appropriate Assessments of Competence form (enclosure (2), attachment (B)) and indicate that he or she has read and followed the guidance in the manual. A shipboard assessor who has read this document and uses the Assessments of Competence forms will ensure a fair, standardized assessments of an applicant s ability to competently perform the assessed tasks. The prospective shipboard assessor must be employed on the vessel serving as the platform for the demonstrations, be a licensed engine officer holding a second assistant engineer license or higher and hold an approved STCW-95 certificate. 8. These requirements do not apply to non-watchstanding QMED ratings (electrician, machinist, refrigerating engineer, deck engineer, and pumpman). 9. Graduates of approved training courses that lead to a watchstanding QMED endorsement must also provide proof of meeting the STCW's competencies (attachment (A)) unless the course's approval indicates that course completion satisfies the STCW's competencies. 10. This STCW certification may be issued to any mariner who provides proof of one year of sea service in the engine room between 1 October 1986 and 30 September 1991 without requiring completion of the assessments of skills. Completion of basic safety training is required. 6 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

15 USCG Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NAVIC) No NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO Subj: GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT OF MERCHANT MARINERS' PROFICIENCY FOR CERTIFICATION AS RATINGS FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH THROUGH DEMONSTRATIONS OF SKJLLS Ref: (a) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW), Regulation III/4 and Section A-III/4 of STCW Code, incorporated into regulations at 46 CFR (b) Federal Register dated March 2, 2001, Docket No. USCG , Guidelines for Assessing Merchant Mariners' Proficiency Through Demonstrations of Skills for Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (c) Guidelines for Assessing Merchant Mariners' Proficiency Through Demonstrations of Skills for Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, Docket No. USCG , available at: 1. PURPOSE. This Circular provides the national guidelines for the assessment of merchant mariners' proficiency through demonstrations of skills for STCW certification as ratings forming part of an engineering watch (RFPEW). These guidelines are for use in training programs approved or accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard as meeting reference (a) and by designated examiners (DEs) when carrying out their assessments unless alternatives are used as discussed in paragraph 5.d. 2. ACTION. Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMis), should use this Circular when establishing that candidates are entitled to hold STCW certificates as RFPEW as stipulated in 46 CFR (e). OCMis should also bring this Circular to the attention of the appropriate professionals in the maritime industry within their zones. This Circular is available on the World Wide Web at Within the Coast Guard, it will be distributed by electronic means only. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. This NVIC cancels the checklist and assessment control sheets of enclosure (2) to National Maritime Center (NMC) Policy Letter 14-02, Qualifications for Deck and Engineering Ratings. In lieu of the checklist and assessment control sheets in the policy letter, applicants should use the checklist and assessment control sheets enclosed in this NVIC. However, applicants for a rating as RFPEW who began their sea service or training six months before the date this NVIC was published may continue to use the checklist and assessment control sheets from the policy letter, provided that application for the STCW rating as RFPEW is made not later than six months after the publication date of this NVIC. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 7

16 USCG Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NAVIC) No BACKGROUND. a. The guidance from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on shipboard assessments of proficiency, MSC/Circular 853, suggests that administrations should develop standards and measures of performance for practical tests as part of a program of training and assessment of mariners. These standards and measures ensure the uniform assessment of mariners without regard to individuality of the DEs and will result in standardization, fairness, and consistency. Enclosure (1) provides an overview of the Coast Guard's policy on assessments of mariners as required by the STCW. b. The Coast Guard tasked the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) to recommend national criteria for mariners' certification as RFPEW. The NMC then used MERP AC's recommendations to develop proposed national guidelines, which we published for public comment in references (b) and (c). Comments from the public occupy attachments (3) through (9) of reference (c). MERPAC's recommended guidelines included "knowledge" competencies not included within these national guidelines. These guidelines focus solely on the practical demonstrations of mariners' competency. Out of this process came the final version of the national assessment guidelines contained in enclosure (2). 5. DISCUSSION. a. Each mariner who commences training or sea service required by the STCW on or after August 1, 1998, or applies for STCW certification as RFPEW on or after February 1, 2002, must, under 46 CFR ( e), hold documentation demonstrating competence in those skills specified in the table of enclosure (2). Unless a mariner demonstrates proficiency in the skills required for competence of a RFPEW in enclosure (2), the OCMI will not issue the STCW certification as stipulated in 46 CFR (e). b. STCW Regulation III/4, paragraph 3, states that this training shall be associated with engine-room watchkeeping. Many U.S.-flag vessels use automated engine rooms, where non-licensed engine-department personnel work as day-workers. It is the Coast Guard's interpretation that service, training, and experience gained by engine-department dayworkers on vessels with automated engine-rooms will be acceptable towards meeting the minimum proficiency for certification as ratings forming part of an engine-room watch when they have demonstrated their ability to perform the individual functions associated with watchstanding duties as detailed in enclosure (2). c. Qualified persons assessing mariners for STCW certification as RFPEW should use either the guidelines in enclosure (2) or an alternative as discussed in paragraph 5.d when assessing practical demonstrations of proficiency. d. Those who assess the proficiency of mariners may refine these published guidelines and develop innovative alternatives; however, they must submit any deviations from these guidelines to the NMC for approval by the Coast Guard before use. A training institution submitting a course that leads to certification as RFPEW must either state that the guidelines in enclosure (2) will apply or otherwise identify the guidelines it will use. 8 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

17 USCG Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NAVIC) No e. Merchant mariners required to demonstrate proficiency through demonstrations of skills for RFPEW should use these guidelines for self-study and self-assessment. 6. DISCLAIMER. While the guidance contained in this document may assist the industry, the public, the Coast Guard, and other Federal and State regulators in applying statutory and regulatory requirements, the guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements; nor is it itself a rule. Thus, it is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party, including the Coast Guard, other Federal agencies, the States, or the regulated community. 7. FORMS AVAILABILITY. N/A MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 9

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19 RFPEW STCW CODE AS AMENDED IN 2010 (OCT 2013) STCW 2010 CODE Section A-III/4 Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of rating 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 standard of competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and 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 students undergo practical testing. 4. Where there are no tables of competence for 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 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 11

20 RFPEW STCW CODE AS AMENDED IN 2010 (OCT 2013) Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Competence Knowledge, understanding & proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Carry out a watch routine appropriate to duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties Terms used in machinery spaces and names of machinery and equipment Engine-room watchkeeping procedures Basic environmental protection procedures Use of appropriate internal communication system Engine-room alarm systems and abilities to distinguish between the various alarms, with special reference to fireextinguishing gas alarms Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:.1 approved in-service training.2 approved training ship experience; or.3 practical test Communications are clear and concise and advice or clarification is sought from the officer of the watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood Maintenance, handover and relief of the watch is in conformity with accepted principles and procedures For keeping a boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures Safe operation of boilers Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:.1 approved in-service training.2 approved training ship experience; or.3 practical test.4 approved simulator training, where appropriate Assessment of boiler condition is accurate and based on relevant information available from local and remote indicators and physical inspections The sequence and timing of adjustments maintains safety and optimum efficiency 12 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

21 RFPEW STCW CODE AS AMENDED IN 2010 (OCT 2013) Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Competence Knowledge, understanding & proficiency Methods for demonstrating competence Criteria for evaluating competence Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures Knowledge of emergency duties Escape routes from machinery spaces Familiarity with the location and use of firefighting equipment in machinery space Assessment of evidence obtained from approved in-service experience or approved training ship experience Initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation conforms with established procedures Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seaman like manner MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 13

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23 MSC TRAINING POLICY October 2013 STCW Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch Program

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25 RFPEW MSC TRAINING POLICY Oct 2013 MSC POLICY & PROCEDURES FOR RFPEW Introduction The Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) as amended in 1995 and again in 2010 require mariners who are part of an engineering watch be trained and assessed in their competencies to perform their duties and that they hold an STCW form endorsed as a Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW). Until the mariner is in possession of the STCW endorsement, he or she may not be assigned engineering watchstanding duties except in an observer or supervised training status (i.e., an extra member of the watch). For the mariners, this means additional training and time accounting requirements. USCG Policy USCG Policy for RFPEW is found in two documents. Policy Letter (PL) lays out the basic policy for a RFPEW Program and much of MSC policy is based on that. The assessment control sheets in PL14-02 were cancelled and replaced by NAVIC Excerpts of both PL and NAVIC are included in the RFPEW Work and Record book. Application Policy requires all ratings forming part of an engineering watch on seagoing vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kilowatts (kw) (1,000 horsepower [HP] or more) to meet STCW standards. This information bulletin provides guidance for entry-level engineering ratings to qualify for a STCW certification as a rating forming part of an engine room watch in a manned engine room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine room. Methods to Acquire the RFPEW Endorsement The primary method to get a STCW Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch endorsement requires: Six months of approved (by the United States Coast Guard (USCG)) sea going service that includes training and experience; and The candidate must meet the standard of competence in Table A-III/4. For the purposes of this endorsement, the USCG is counting days as an eight-hour day under training carrying out the duties associated with engine room watch keeping functions and involving the performance of duties carried out under the direct supervision of a qualified engineer. Because many vessels no longer have manned engine rooms, experience with engine room maintenance / day-work may be substituted for watch keeping experience. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 17

26 RFPEW MSC TRAINING POLICY Oct 2013 As an alternative to eight hours of training in one day, days of approved seagoing service may be acquired through directly supervised training periods of not less than four hours. Two such periods equal one day. The applicant must provide a record showing each day, or fourhour period, when service under training was completed. At least two-thirds of the required seagoing service must have been performed on a steam vessel or the STCW certification will be limited to motor vessels only. Candidates must meet the standard of competence by successfully demonstrating their skills to a ship s officer who is an approved assessor. The candidate must submit evidence that says he or she has passed the practical demonstration of skill in the competencies of the table. For MSC purposes and as part of the approved program the RFPEW Work and Record Book will provide that proof. Some Sea Time and Assessment requirements can be achieved by other training. Other Training There is a provision for a special Coast Guard approved training course, which could reduce the amount of sea time and or reduce the amount of assessments required to qualify for the RFPEW endorsement. MSC does not have an in-house training course, but does use outside venders. Consult with the Engine Training POC for information on using a vender for additional training for the RFPEW Program. MSC Training Program As previously noted, engine room watchstanding mariners are required to be RFPEW endorsed. In the six-month period of experience and shipboard training, the candidate is an extra member of the watch or engineering day-working team. Each candidate will be issued MSC s approved Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch -Work & Record Book. This book will include the following: STCW-2010 requirements MSC Training Policy for the RFPEW Program USCG Policy Candidates Worksheets (Study Guides) Assessor s Manual Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheet Watchstanding logs Chief Engineer s certification Completion instructions 18 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

27 RFPEW MSC TRAINING POLICY Oct 2013 Sea Time Requirement The USCG defines sea time as an eight-hour day under training carrying out the duties associated with engine room watchkeeping functions and involving the performance of duties carried out under the direct supervision of a qualified engineer. These watches may be stood in port or underway. A simple sea service letter as done in the past will not meet this requirement. Contained in the Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch - Work & Record Book are the Watchstanding logs. The Second Assistant Engineer or higher (as required by USCG) will have to sign off on each watch a candidate stands. The candidate must complete: Three-hundred and sixty (360) watches contained in the Work & Record Book (equivalent to 6 months of watches; two watches per day). Partial watches: Policy Letter does not allow for partial watches. For Example: Even if the candidate stands 3.5 hours of the 4 hour watch or day working period before arrival to port, that watch or period cannot be signed off in the Work & Record Book. Only full four (4) hour watches or day-work blocks can be signed off. Physical/Medical Requirements A candidate in this program must be in current compliance with MSC physical schedules and must be in compliance with USCG medical standards found in 46CFR. Shipboard Instructors & Assessors 1. Instructors for shipboard on-the-job training: No special training requirements, however the attesting officers must have read the Assessor s manual provided in the work and record book. The personnel serving in these functions are the ships officers. 2. Assessors for shipboard practical assessments: Ships officers - MSC will utilize ships officers to conduct the shipboard assessment and they are required to have guidance. The guidance consists of how to conduct an assessment, conditions under which the assessment can be conducted, how to explain to the candidate what is expected of him or her, and how to use the assessment criteria in evaluating the practical demonstration. This is in the form of written directions to the ship's officers (a manual is provided in the Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch - Work & Record Book.). For MSC, the assessor will: Be a licensed engineering officer serving as the ship s Second Assistant Engineer or higher; and Have received the required approved guidance in conducting assessments MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 19

28 RFPEW MSC TRAINING POLICY Oct 2013 Shipboard Practical Assessments Practical shipboard assessments are required. In the MSC program, the mariner will complete a minimum of six months at sea as an observer/trainee, or may be shortened by attending a course approved by the USCG deemed special training. Shipboard assessments by the second engineer or higher will be conducted over a period of time, as the candidate becomes competent in the various tasks. A typical shipboard assessment sequence is: a. The candidate would prepare for the assessment by learning the skill and reviewing the Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheet contained in the work and record book. b. The assessor (ship s officer; 2/AE or higher) would prepare for the assessment by reviewing the Assessor s Manual and the Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheet. Note; By signing the competency the Engine Office is confirming that they have read and understand the Assessor s Manual provided in the Work and record Book. c. The Assessor would provide instructions to the candidate. d. The assessment would be conducted and the assessor observes the candidate s performance. e. The ship s officer would debrief the candidate and sign off the Shipboard Practical Assessment. By signing, the assessing officer attests that he/she has witnessed the actual demonstration(s) of the competency by the mariner and that the mariner has adequately demonstrated the competency. If the mariner did not satisfactorily complete all elements of the assessment, the assessor will discuss with the mariner those areas where improvement is needed and develop a plan leading toward reassessment. Completion Requirements The following information in the Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch - Work & Record Book needs to be complete: Six months (360 watches) of engine room watch time as recorded in the Watchstanding Log Book or evidence of an USCG approved course that is approved to substitute for sea time All Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheets completed and signed by Second Engineer or above The Chief Engineer s certification (this states the Rating Forming Part of an Engine Watch - Work & Record Book is complete and ready to be turned in for approval to the MSC Training Administration Branch (122A). Authorization To Release Information letter (if applicable) 20 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

29 RFPEW MSC TRAINING POLICY Oct 2013 In addition to the completed Rating Forming Part of an Engine Watch - Work & Record Book; the following information are required to apply for your RFPEW endorsement (Engine Program Coordinator will be available to assist with your package). : Copy of TWIC Front and Back Certified copy of a USCG Approved Course Certificate from any RFPEW course to possibly reduce some of the sea time requirements based upon the approval. Certified copies of STCW Basic Safety Training course certificates Complete copy (all pages) of applicant s Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Application for Merchant Mariner Document (MMD), License, or Certificate of Registry (Form CG-719B) USCG Physical Exam Report (Form CG-719K) Sea Service Letter(s) QMED Fireman/Oiler/Watertender (QMED FOWT) certificate of completion DFWPC Drug Free Letter $ Check or Money Order (Coast Guard prefers online payment at The ship and mariner will send the Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch - Work & Record Book along with the additional required documentation listed above to the MSC Training Administration Branch (122A). It is recommended that a certified copy of the Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheets and the Watchstanding Log Book be retained by the mariner in the event the originals get lost. Upon receipt and review of the Work and Record Book and additional information, the MSC Training Administration Branch (122A), Engine Program Coordinator (EPC) will determine eligibility of Program completion. If approved, the EPC will send a copy of the Rating Forming Part of a Engineering Navigation Watch (RFPEW) Program Completion Certificate to the mariner. The EPC will be available to assist in the completion and mailing mariner s package to one of the USCG Regional Exam Center (REC) for review. The REC will pass the package along to the Nation Maritime Center (NMC), who will process the endorsement (as applicable). MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 21

30 RFPEW MSC TRAINING POLICY Oct 2013 For additional information on the USCG requirements Additional Information on the USCG Requirements Contact the National Maritime Center (NMC) at IASKNMC ( ). Another source is the USCG Internet site: The MSC Training Administrative Branch (N122A), Engine Program Coordinator is the Point of Contact for the STCW Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch program. The mailing address is: Military Sealift Command Training Administrative Branch (N122A) Attn: Engine Program Coordinator 471 East C Street Building SP-64 Norfolk, VA MSC_CIVMAR_TRNG@navy.mil 22 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

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34 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES INSTRUCTIONS OCT 2013 CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES INSTRUCTIONS SCOPE This practical assessment will allow the assessor to evaluate your competency or lack of competency in the skills required by STCW Table A-III/4, Rating Forming Part of a Engineering Watch. PROCEDURES The assessment must occur aboard a ship at sea with each candidate performing every required demonstration using actual equipment. All commands will be in the English language. SAFETY At all times the safety of the ship and crew will be paramount. The assessment will cease immediately if safety is jeopardized. ASKING QUESTIONS During the assessment, it is permissible to ask questions although the assessor will neither discuss the candidate s progress nor coach the candidate. The assessor will usually question you regarding your knowledge and rules and procedures regarding the duties under assessment. 2 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

35 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES INSTRUCTIONS OCT 2013 WHEN, WHERE & HOW You will be provided advance notice of and briefed before the assessment. The assessor will discuss your prior experience, training and qualifications. At this time you will also indicate your willingness to undertake the assessment. You should have already had the opportunity to both observe and participate in the tasks that will be assessed. You will not observe assessments of other mariners on these tasks while in a training status. If you do not feel ready to be assessed, you should inform the assessor and request additional on-the-job training. You should also set a date for the next review of your qualifications and readiness to be assessed. You should discuss with the assessor any questions or concerns you have as to the objectives of the assessment, the operational conditions under which the assessment will occur, the performance standards, and what is expected of you. STANDARDS OUTCOME Each item will have it s own standard and you should refer to the Shipboard Practical Assessment Worksheet for the specific criteria. The assessor will use the guidelines established to assess your proficiency. The assessor will debrief you on your performance. The worksheet will be marked and a summary evaluation of Pass or Fail will be made. Fail - If all the competencies have not been satisfactorily met, you should discuss with the assessor any area which you need to show improvement and develop a plan leading toward reassessment. PURPOSE OF TABLES Pass - Congratulations! You then should start preparing for you next assessment. The candidate should use the following tables as a study guide for the practical assessments. These can be copied, or removed for the candidate to review before the actual assessment. The candidate cannot use these during the actual assessment. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 3

36 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES INSTRUCTIONS OCT 2013 THE TABLE The following is a brief explanation of the table Column 2 Column 3 Is the command/order or Are the conditions proficiency the candidate such as weather that will receive the assessment should occur in Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Engine-room watchkeeping procedures Performance Condition(s) Aboard a ship, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment, Column 4 Column 5 Are what the final Are steps the candidate results should use to get the should be final results Performance Behavior The candidate will properly relieve the watch. Performance Standard (1) Reports for duty 15 minutes before the hour; (2) Determines from the off-going watch: plant operational status, unusual alarms or conditions during previous watch, standing orders, maintenance performed during previous watch, on-going repairs affecting plant operations, outstanding safety conditions; (3) Seeks clarification from the off-going watch or engineer if information was not clearly understood. 4 MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

37 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Carry out a watch Routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch. Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watch keeping duties. Engine-room watch keeping procedures * Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will properly relieve the watch. The candidate: 1. reports for duty 15 minutes before the hour; 2. determines from the off-going watch: (a) operational status of the plant; (b) unusual alarms or conditions occurring during the previous watch; (c) standing orders; (d) maintenance performed during the previous watch; (e) on-going repairs affecting plant operations; and (f) outstanding safety conditions; and 3. seeks clarification from the off-going watch or engineer if information was not clearly understood. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will properly hand over the watch. The candidate: 1. in preparation for relief, ensures that all assigned routine duties are completed before the conclusion of the watch; 2. communicates to the oncoming watch: (a) operational status of the plant; (b) unusual alarms or conditions occurring during previous watch; (c) standing orders; (d) maintenance performed during previous watch; (e) on-going repairs affecting plant operations; and MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 5

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39 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) (f) outstanding safety conditions; and 3. ensures that the watch relief is fully aware of the operational status of the plant. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will properly make a round during watch. The candidate: 1. inspects, monitors, and checks system parameters of all auxiliary systems and machinery, and main propulsion machinery, checks operating procedures, temperatures, flow and level indicators, and collects readings for log book entry; 2. inspects bilges and pump as necessary; notes piping condition in bilges and conducts visual inspection of sea chests; 3. checks machinery spaces for all signs of fire, flooding, loss of lighting, and electric shock hazard; 4. wipes up all spilled oil; 5. inspects all system and machinery piping for signs of leaks; 6. monitors all applicable strainer and filter pressure drops; 7. checks electric motors and machinery for overheating; 8. investigates any abnormal sounds, vibrations, or odors, as well as loose fittings, nuts, bolts, flanges, clamps, hangers, and connections; 9. checks for any gear adrift or machinery guards not in place; 10. notifies watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 7

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41 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment, Aboard a vessel, in port or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will adjust the water-level range setting and the pressure range setting for the potable-water tank. the candidate will take on fresh water. the candidate will monitor the sewage treatment plants. (cont'd) 11. takes appropriate action to correct any unusual or unsafe conditions; 12. demonstrates proper keeping of the bell book; and 13. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. The candidate: 1. correctly adjusts water-level range and pressure setting within+/- 5% of proper operating conditions for potable-water tanks; and 2. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. The candidate: 1. determines from the watch engineer, or equivalent, the order in which to fill the freshwater tanks; 2. lines up the system properly; 3. ensures that proper hose is used; 4. flushes out dock connection; 5. assists taking sample for testing before taking on water; 6. properly takes on fresh water; and 7. secures the fresh-water valves after task is complete The candidate: 1. checks the plant's operational status; 2. checks the destination of "black water" sewage; 3. checks sewage-circulating and overboard discharge pump pressures; 4. checks sewage-circulating and overboard discharge pump mechanical seals for leakage; MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 9

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43 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 5. checks air-compressor discharge pressure; 6. checks the chemical-batch tank level; 7. checks for any unusual conditions or noises; 8. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and 9. ensures that no safety or pollution violations have occurred Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will monitor the oily-water separators. The candidate: 1. checks plant's operational status; 2. checks bilge-water tank level; 3. checks oily-water-separator chamber pressure or vacuum; 4. checks filling related pressure/vacuum; 5. checks overboard-discharge water-pump pressure; 6. monitors oil-content monitor: a. ensures that equipment is not bypassed, sampling line is open, and flushing water is not being supplied to sensor; b. automatic valves are not operated in manual mode or disconnected from controlling devices; and c. no temporary hoses are used during operation; 7. checks for any unusual conditions or noises; 8. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and 9. ensures that no safety or pollution violations have occurred. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 11

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45 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will monitor the lube-oil and fuel-oil separator systems. the candidate will monitor the compressed air plants. The candidate: 1. checks plant's operational status; 2. checks the dirty-oil inlet temperature; 3. checks the dirty-oil inlet pressure; 4. checks the clean-oil discharge pressure; 5. checks the purifier-gear drive oil sump; 6. checks level in sealing-water head tanks; 7. checks inlet and outlet sight glasses; 8. checks heater steam supply pressure; 9. feels machine for vibration; 10. checks speed indicator for proper bowl speed; 11. determines the point of suction to include engine sump, settling tank, or other tank; 12. determines the point of discharge to include engine sump, day tank, or other tank; 13. checks priming- and wash-water pressure; 14. checks operating-water pressure; 15. checks control-air pressure; 16. checks for any unusual conditions or noises; 17. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and 18. ensures that no safety or pollution violations have occurred. The candidate: 1. checks plant's operational status; 2. checks compressor oil level and adds oil as necessary; 3. checks compressor oil pressure, if applicable; 4. checks air-compressor suction pressure or air-inlet filter pressure differential indication as appropriate MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 13

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47 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 5. checks air-compressor discharge pressure and compressed-air service-tank pressures; 6. checks for any unusual conditions or noises; 7. blows down intercoolers, after coolers, and receivers, checks associated refrigerated filter system and looks for clogged cooling fins; 8. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; 9. identifies emergency cross-connect between ship's service air and control air systems; 10. identifies valves to direct "air on deck"; 11. identifies settings of standby equipment; and 12. ensures that no safety or pollution violations have occurred Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will monitor the refrigeration and air-conditioning plants. The candidate: 1. checks plant's operational status; 2. checks compressor suctions and discharge pressures and temperatures; 3. checks compressor-oil level; 4. checks compressor-oil pressure and controloil pressures; 5. checks receiver level; 6. checks liquid-line sight glass condition; 7. checks related cooling water supply strainers and filters, and cleans or blows down same when necessary; 8. checks refrigerated box temperatures and condition of the evaporator coils and drains for icing MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 15

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49 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 9. notes the condition of the box door gaskets and circulating fans; checks condenser seawater inlet and outlet temperatures; 10. checks walk-in temperature, if applicable; 11. checks chilled-water pump suction and discharge pressures, if applicable; 12. checks chilled-water inlet and outlet temperatures, if applicable; 13. checks chilled-water expansion-tank level, if applicable; 14. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and 15. ensures that no safety or pollution violations have occurred. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will monitor the distilling plant. The candidate: 1. checks plant's operational status; 2. checks sea-water feed, brine, distillate, and ejector- pump suction and discharge pressures as appropriate; 3. checks air-ejector steam supply pressure, if applicable; 4. checks air or brine-ejector supply pressure, if applicable; 5. checks sea-water feed inlet temperature; 6. checks distillate outlet temperature; 7. checks shell vacuum as appropriate; 8. checks feed-water-heater inlet pressure and MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 17

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51 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 14. reads fuel-oil meter, day-tank levels, and observes operation of viscosimeter, if installed; 15. checks for any unusual conditions or noises; 16. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and 17. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will determine tank- and pressure-vessel levels. The candidate: 1. determines the liquid level of vented tanks and low-pressure pressure vessels fitted with tubular sight-glasses; 2. determines the liquid level of a highpressure pressure vessel fitted with a highpressure gauge glass or a remote level indicator; 3. determines the liquid level of a vented tank fitted with petcocks; 4. sounds the liquid level of two vented tanks (1 fuel- or lube-oil, and 1 water), fitted with sounding tubes, using a sounding tape, using innage or ullage method as appropriate; 5. determines the fluid level of a lube-oil sump fitted with a dipstick; 6. determines the liquid level of a vented tank fitted with a pneumercator; 7. determines the oil/water-interface of the slop tank; and 8. determines the level of a vented tank or pressure vessel fitted with remote readinglevel gauges. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 19

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53 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, The candidate will take up on a gate or globe valve stuffing-box gland. the candidate will add oil to the vented lube-oil sump of an auxiliary engine, reduction gear, or piece of deck machinery. The Candidate 1. determines the need to take up on the gate or globe stuffing-box glands; 2. checks for bent or scored stem; 3. checks the valve for ease of operation, ensuring that it is a candidate for taking up on the gland without the necessity of adding packing or repacking of the valve; 4. checks the position of the gland to determine if it may be further tightened; 5. tightens alternately each gland nut slightly and evenly until the stem-to-bonnet leakage ceases; 6. inspects the gland to insure that it is square; and 7. checks the valve for ease of operation ensuring that the operation is not unacceptable difficult. The candidate: 1. determines the need to add oil; 2. obtains an adequate amount of clean oil of proper grade and type; 3. removes the filler cap or plug; 4. pours oil through the filler cap or oil filler plug opening; 5. checks the oil level and verifies that it stands at the specified level; 6. replaces the filler cap or plug and leaves the area clean; and 7. ensures that no safety or pollution violations have occurred. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 21

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55 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, and Zerk fitting equipped grease lubricated bearing or a grease-cup-equipped grease-lubricated bearing, the candidate will lubricate a grease lubricated bearing. The candidate accomplishes (A) or (B) below: (A) GREASE-FITTING-EQUIPPED BEARING 1. determines from the appropriate lubrication chart the type and grade of grease to use; 2. removes the fitting protective covering if fitted, drain plug, if fitted, and wipes the fitting free of grease and dirt with a rag; 3. removes air from the grease-gun hose by slowly squeezing the handle until grease starts to leave the fitting, and attaches the hose fitting to the bearing of the fitting; 4. slowly pumps in grease until a small amount of clean grease appears but, if the grease meets undue resistance, the candidate shall notify the watch engineer; and 5. replaces drain plug and protective cover on grease fitting. (B) GREASE-CUP-EQUIPPED BEARING The candidate: 1. determines from the appropriate lubrication chart the type and grade of grease to use; 2. obtains a sufficient clean quantity of correct grease; 3. removes the drain plug opposite the grease cup and ensures that the hole is free from hardening grease; 4. removes the cap from the grease cup; 5. wipes out the grease cup with a rag; 6. fills the grease cup with grease; MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 23

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57 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will clean a basket-type sea-water strainer in any one of the following: the main or auxiliary cooling system; bilge and ballast system; main or emergency fire pump; air-conditioning or refrigeration plant; or fresh-water generator system. (cont'd) 7. installs the cap onto the grease cup and forces grease into the bearing housing; 8. continues and repeats as necessary until grease begins to flow out the drain hole; 9. wipes excess grease from the bearing housing with a rag; and 10. reinstalls the drain plug The candidate: 1. ascertains the need for cleaning a duplex strainer (but does not clean an in-service suction strainer); 2. ensures that the change-over handle is loosened; 3. ensures that the strainer being changed to is either pre-filled or is carefully filled by changing over without loss of pressure to protected machinery; 4. ensures that the selector handle is positioned on the element not being cleaned, then tightened; 5. loosens the idle strainer-lid fasteners or holddown dogs as appropriate; 6. ensures that the strainer house is depressurized and that the selector-plug valve is not leaking; 7. removes fasteners or positions dogs clear out of the way; 8. lifts up strainer lid and sets it aside; 9. lifts up and removes the strainer basket; 10. cleans the strainer basket; 11. reinstalls the strainer basket; 12. inspects mating surfaces of housing and lid, and scrapes, cleans, and replaces gasket as necessary; 13. replaces and aligns the lid on top of the strainer housing MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 25

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59 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont' d) 14. hand-tightens the bolts or firmly tightens holddown dogs; 15. wrench-tightens the bolts or firmly tightens holddown dogs; 16. cracks the strainer element selector-handle towards the idle strainer housing to slowly admit sea water and pressurize housing; 17. checks the strainer housing for leaks; 18. repositions the selector handle fully towards the strainer housing in service; 19. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and 20. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will monitor the main propulsion units. The candidate: 1. monitors the main lube-oil temperature entering and leaving the main lube-oil cooler; 2. monitors the main lube-oil-tank level for condition of overflow, as appropriate; 3. monitors the lube-oil pressure available at the bearings and the oil-return temperature from each; ON MOTOR PLANTS: 4. monitors cooling water pumps, temperatures, pressures, and flow indicators, monitors head-tanks' levels, and maintains them on the orders of the officerin-charge of the engine watch; 5. inspects fuel-injector leak-off piping, high pressure delivery lines, and indicator cocks; inspects fuel-oil service pumps, strainers, filters and viscosimeter temperatures and pressures; MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 27

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61 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 7. observes governor operation and lube-oil level, and observes operation of fuel-pump racks; 8. observes telescopic links and cylinder lubrication, if fitted; 9. checks operation of crankcase vacuum fans, mist detectors, and condition of explosion covers; 10. checks start air compressors, coolers, and air bottles; ON TURBINE PLANTS 11. checks main condenser for leaks and monitors condensate and circulator pumps; 12. checks air-ejector equipment and monitors main condenser vacuum; 13. checks turbine and reduction gear oil-flow sight glasses; 14. checks level of reduction gear sump; 15. checks steam pressure and water level in deaerating feed tank; 16. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions, unusual sounds, or vibrations; and 17. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will monitor propulsion shafting and bearings. The candidate: 1. checks all line shaft-bearing sump-oil levels; 2. checks all line shaft-bearing-oil temperatures; 3. checks all line shaft-bearing oiler rings; 4. checks the independent thrust-bearing sump level, where appropriate MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 29

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63 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 5. checks the independent thrust-bearing lubeoil sump temperature, where appropriate; 6. checks the independent thrust-bearing lubeoil cooler inlet and outlet temperatures, where appropriate; 7. checks the independent thrust-bearing lubeoil supply pressure, where appropriate; 8. checks the independent thrust-bearing gravity-head tank level, where appropriate; 9. checks the water-lubricated stern-tube stuffing box for proper leak-off, where appropriate; 10. checks the oil-lubricated stern-tube lube sump tank level where appropriate; 11. checks the oil-lubricated stern-tube lube-oil pressure where appropriate; 12. checks the oil-lubricated stern-tube oil temperatures where appropriate; 13. checks the oil-lubricated stern-tube inboard shaft seal for leakage if appropriate; 14. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and 15. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will inspect the steering gear. The Candidate 1. correctly compares the rudder-angle mechanical sliding scale with the electrical indicator, if fitted; 2. monitors the steering gear for leaks, noises, temperature, and oil levels; 3. tests the communication devices; 4. observes various linkages for wear, loosening, or lost motion MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 31

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65 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 5. notes glands on main rams and rudderpost for leakage; 6. assists in adding oil to hydraulic sumps as required; 7. notifies the watch engineer of all unusual or unsafe conditions; and 8. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Safe working practices as related to engine-room operations * Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will assist in cleaning a lube-oil or fuel-oil purifier to demonstrate safe working practices for the following: Lifting heavy equipment; Handling chemicals; Working with delicate equipment; and Cleaning the oil strainer to the oil feed pump The candidate: 1. performs all tasks safely using all required safety equipment; 2. leaves the area safe and secure; 3. reports all unusual findings or unsafe conditions; 4. cleans the suction strainer; 5. ensures that all operations are in accordance with equipment manufacturer's recommended procedures; and 6. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will assist in a pre-start check of a main- or auxiliary-diesel engine. The candidate: 1. checks the general exterior of the engine for debris, leaks, or unsafe conditions; 2. checks the lube-oil levels in the sump and governor; 3. checks the cooling-water expansion tank; MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 33

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67 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 4. checks the associated pumps as fitted; and 5. checks other associated equipment as fitted aboard the specific vessel, and as contained in assessor's checklist; and 6. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Basic environmental protection procedures * Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will pump the bilges to the holding tanks from one of the following locations: Shaft alley; Engine room; or Cargo hold. The candidate: 1. correctly lines up the bilge system and pumps the bilges dry to the correct holding tank in accordance with ship's procedures; 2. provides tank-level data and start/stop times to the officer-in-charge of the engine watch; and 3. ensures that no safety or pollution violations have occurred. Use of appropriate internal communication systems * Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will demonstrate the correct operation and use of all internal communications systems. The candidate: 1. answers the phone stating his or her location, name, and rank; 2. correctly operates and communicates with remote stations by ship's phone; 3. correctly operates and communicates with remote stations by sound-powered phone; 4. correctly operates and communicates with remote stations by two-way radio; 5. conducts all operations in accordance with ship's procedures; and 6. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 35

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69 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Engine-room alarm systems and ability to distinguish between the various alarms, with special reference to fire-extinguishing gas alarms * Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator, given proper equipment, and upon being alerted to each of the following alarms (audible or visual), the candidate will immediately identify the alarm and describe the appropriate response to the alarm (to include but not be limited to): CO2-discharge alarm; Fire or smoke alarm; Vital and non-vital engine operational alarms, including lube-oil alarms (temperature and pressure), boiler alarms, fuel-oil tank high-level alarm, oily-water separator alarm, and high-bilgewater alarm; and Vessel emergency signal or alarm. For each alarm response, the candidate should be able to: 1. describe the system involved; 2. describe the system's purpose; 3. describe the seriousness of the alarm; and 4. notify the officer-in-charge of the engine watch of the alarm and his/her actions. For keeping a safe boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures Safe operation of Boilers * Aboard a vessel, with plant operating or in an approved operating simulator, or laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will maintain the water level specified by the assessor for the waste heat, auxiliary boiler or main propulsion boiler when operating in manual mode. **** The candidate: 1. maintains the water level of the boilers within +/- 2 inches of the specified level; and 2. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 37

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71 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Aboard a vessel, with plant operating or in an approved operating simulator, or laboratory, given proper equipment, Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will maintain the steam pressures specified by the assessor for the main or waste heat or auxiliary boiler when operating in manual mode. **** the candidate will record readings from the following types of waste heat or auxiliary-boiler gauges: Pressure; Temperature; and Water level. **** The candidate: 1. maintains the steam pressure of the boilers within +/- 5% of the specified pressure; and 2. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. The candidate: 1. correctly determines and records the pressures within +/- 2%, temperatures within +/- 2% temperature gauge, and water levels within +/- 1 inch; and 2. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 39

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73 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard the candidate will record readings from the following types of main boiler gauges, including but not limited to: Steam drum, fuel oil, and combustion air pressure; Superheater, desuperheater, and fuel oil temperature; and Steam drum water level. ** the candidate will change out the burners in a main-propulsion boiler. ** the candidate will maintain a clean burner assembly. ** The candidate: 1. correctly determines and records the pressures within +/- 2%, temperatures within +/- 2% temperature gauge, and water levels within+/- 1 inch; and 2. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. The candidate: 1. checks to ensure that the clean burner is assembled properly; 2. inserts the clean burner; 3. tightens all connections; 4. opens the fuel and air-supply valves; 5. observes the flame and adjusts it as necessary; 6. secures dirty burner and removes it; and 7. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. The candidate: 1. disassembles the dirty burner assembly; 2. places the tip in a container, furnace face upward, and soaks all other parts in kerosene until carbon is soft; 3. removes parts from kerosene; 4. cleans pmts of carbon and debris; MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 41

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75 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 5. reassembles the burner properly; 6. ensures that all operations are in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures; and 7. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment, and under the proper supervision, the candidate will manually fire a main propulsion boiler. ** The candidate: 1. ensures that the burner valve is closed; 2. lines up the fuel-oil system to re-circulate through heater (if fitted); 3. checks fuel-oil temperature, and rep01ts when it is at the proper temperature as stipulated by the watch engineer; 4. adjusts the fuel-oil pressure; 5. sets the air damper and register doors; 6. starts the forced-draft fan and purges the furnace; 7. opens the burner-root valve; 8. lights the torch or activates lighter ignition (go to step 13); 9. inserts the torch through the manual lightoff opening; 10. stands clear of open register doors; 11. holds the torch near and just under the atomizer tip; 12. cracks open the burner valve; 13. checks for ignition; opens the burner valve wide when ignition occurs and fire stays lit (closes burner valve and purges furnace if ignition does not occur or if fire goes out); 14. withdraws the torch (if used); 15. inspects the fire through the peep hole; MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 43

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77 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 16. secures the fuel-oil re-circulating line and adjusts pressure for proper flame; 17. checks the periscope for smoke and adjusts the ratio of fuel to air needed for a clear stack; 18. notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions; and 19. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. Carry out a watch Routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engineroom watch. Understand orders and be understood in matters relevant to watch keeping duties. Terms used in machinery spaces and names of machinery and equipment Aboard a ship while underway, the candidate will demonstrate the procedures and actions taken daily to assist in the operation of the soot blower system in the daily maintenance of the main propulsion boilers while at sea. ** When directed, the candidate will: 1. manually increase the deaerating feedwater tank(dft) level in preparation for using the steam soot blowers; 2. verify that the drain valve of the soot blower steam line is open; 3. slowly open the soot blower steam isolation valves; 4. observe the output from the soot blower system drain, and secure the drain valve when it is determined that only steam is present; 5. inform the OICEW when the system is ready; 6. increase the speed of the forced-draft fan; 7. physically pull on any chain drive or manually rotate any crank to operate any non-air motor driven soot blower in its proper sequence; 8. assist in maintaining a watch on the main propulsion boiler water level, steam, pressure, and DFT water level; 9. at the end of cycling all soot blowers, secure the steam isolation valve to the soot blowers; 10. open the soot blower steam line drain; MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 45

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79 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard (cont'd) 11. repeat the above operations for the second boiler; and 12. observe all safety and environmental requirements and wear proper safety equipment throughout the operation Operate machinery equipment and apply emergency procedures. Escape routes from machinery spaces * Familiarity with the location and use of fire-fighting equipment in machinery spaces * Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, given proper equipment, Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, given proper equipment, and using the fire-safety plan, the candidate will locate all engine-room escape routes, describe the emergency-escape procedure for each, and perform escapes using the shortest open route and up an escape trunk (if so equipped) the candidate will locate each piece of firefighting and emergency equipment in the machinery spaces, beginning with the nearest, state its purpose, and describe its use or operation The candidate: 1. locates all emergency-escape routes; 2. describes the operations and procedures appropriate to each means of escape (including the use of emergency-escape breathing devices); 3. demonstrates the correct means of escape via: (a) the shortest open route; and (b) an escape trunk, if so equipped; and 4. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. The candidate: 1. locates the nearest piece of each item named from the fire-control plan; and 2. correctly states the purpose and describes the use or operation of the item of equipment named. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 47

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81 RFPEW CANDIDATE S WORKSHEET GUIDES FROM NAVIC STCW Competence Knowledge, understanding and proficiency Performance Condition(s) Performance Behavior Performance Standard Aboard a vessel, in port or underway, or in a laboratory, given proper equipment, the candidate will put a main or emergency fire pump in service The candidate: 1. checks or opens all required suction and discharge valves; 2. correctly starts the pump; 3. ensures the fire-pump discharge pressure rises to proper operating pressure; 4. checks the running condition of the pump and motor; 5. properly secures the pump; and 6. ensures that no safety violations have occurred. *Italics denote STCW proficiency from Table A -III/4 of the STCW **Failure to meet this competency will restrict function to motor vessels only. ***Failure to meet this competency will restrict function to motor vessels without distilling plants. ****Failure to meet this competency will restrict function to motor vessels without waste heat or auxiliary boilers. MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 49

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