MMA Assessment OICEW-5-1K

Secure main propulsion diesel engine

Condition

In an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard a ship and given access a main propulsion diesel engine.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Secure fuel supply

Receive permission from bridge

Insure shaft is stopped

Start turning gear

Prior to starting, check:

  • lube oil system is running
  • blocking valve shut
  • indicator cocks open

Obtain wheel clearance

Start turning gear

Secure cooling systems

Secure:

  • LTFW pump
  • HTFW pump
  • piston cooling pump
  • injector cooling pump

Secure turning gear

Stop motor

Disengage turning gear

Secure Lubricating Systems

Secure

  • main lube oil pump
  • cylinder lube oil pump
  • stern tube lube oil pump

Location

Assessed in EN‑4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. OICEW-A4.1
  2. OICEW-A4.3

NVIC Tasks

  1. NVIC 17-14 Task 4.3.F Secure propulsion diesel

Lab Manual

EN-4131 Lab Manual

See the Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.