MMA Course EN-4231

Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Course Description

Provides an opportunity for cadets to obtain sea service and engineering watchstanding experience in a structured shipboard training program which is compliant with Chapter III of STCW and the requirements of 46 CFR. The training uses a building-block approach bringing the cadet up to an acceptable level of proficiency in each area of required competence. Shipboard training is closely integrated with the shore-based academic curriculum at the Academy which includes a range of simulation and practical lab experiences. All phases of training are conducted by STCW Qualified Instructors and Designated Examiners.

This course consists of an approximately 52-day long shipboard experence on the training vessel including watchstanding, maintenance and training.

Entrance requirements

  • Successful completion of Seaterm III (EN‑3231 or EN‑3232)
  • Successful demonstration of Marine Engineering knowledge by achieving a 70% or higher on the Cadet Oiler’s Qualification Exam
  • Ability to respond to shipboard emergency signals
  • Ability to safely evacuate engine room during emergency drills and situations.
  • Ability to properly and safely use hand tools for maintenance and repair of shipboard equipment
  • Ability to operate safely in a shipboard environment

STCW Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:

  • OICEW-A1.1 Duties associated with handing over a watch
  • OICEW-A1.1 Duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch
  • OICEW-A1.1 Maintenance of the machinery space logs
  • OICEW-A1.1 Routine duties undertaken during a watch
  • OICEW-A1.1 Significance of the machinery space readings taken
  • OICEW-A1.2 Watchstanding safety and emergency procedures
  • OICEW-A1.3 Safety precautions to be observed during a watch
  • ABE-A4.1 Ability to communicate with the officer of the watch
  • ABE-A4.2 Procedures for maintenance of an engineering watch
  • ABE-A4.2 Procedures for the relief and handover of a watch
  • ABE-A4.3 Information required to maintain a safe engineering watch

Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:

Topics

Instruction

  • Engineroom Systems and Equipment
  • Engineroom Safety
  • Engineering Principles
  • Engineering Watchstanding
  • Disassembly, Repair, and Reassembly of Electrical Machines and Electric Control Systems

Workshop Skills Training (Lab Operations)

  • Electrical Safety
  • Single Phase Motor Control
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Insulation Resistance & Meggers
  • Phase Rotation Testing
  • Disassembly, Maintaining, and Reassembly of Electric Motors
  • Shipboard Maintenance of Engineering Systems

Workshop Skills Training (Classroom Knowledge)

  • Engineroom Watchstanding
  • Engineering Systems
  • Steering Gear Systems
  • Main Engineering Operating Console
  • Combustion Control
  • Main Plant Startup
  • Wartsilia Diesel Operation
  • Casualty Control
  • Turbogenerator Operations
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Control Theory
  • Hazardous Materials

Watchstanding Duties

  • 1/C Cadet Engineer (CE): The CE is the senior engineering cadet on watch, and as such is in overall charge of the engine room. He/she is directly responsible to the Senior Watch Officer for the conduct of the watch and the operation of the ship’s power plant, including auxiliary machinery manned by personnel of his/her watch section. The CE is expected to be aware, at all times, of every aspect of the plant’s operation.
  • 1/C Boiler Engineer (Senior Water-tender): The Senior Water-tender is responsible to the CE for the proper operation of the boilers, fire-room, and main feed system.
  • 1/C Upper CE: The Upper CE must have knowledge of all main engine room systems, with emphasis on the engine room operating level and upper levels, as to their operation under routine and emergency conditions. All normal temperatures, pressures, and levels are to be monitored continuously. Thorough knowledge of standing orders and watch duties of all personal under his/her supervision is also expected. The Upper CE is directly responsible to the CE of the Watch, as well as the Watch Engineer. He/she will assist in the supervision of all machinery spaces.
  • 1/C Lower CE: The Lower CE must have knowledge of all main engine room systems, with emphasis on the engine room lower level, as to their operation under routine and emergency conditions. All normal temperatures, pressures, and levels are to be monitored continuously. Thorough knowledge of standing orders and watch duties of all personal under his/her supervision is also expected. The Lower CE is directly responsible to the CE of the Watch, as well as the Watch Engineer. He/she will assist in the supervision of all machinery spaces, particularly the engine room lower level, and AMR.
  • 1/C Auxiliaries Engineer (AMR CE): The AMR CE must have knowledge of all auxiliary systems, with emphasis on those in the AMR, as to their operation under routine and emergency conditions. All normal temperatures, pressures, and levels are to be monitored continuously. Thorough knowledge of standing orders and watch duties of all personal under his/her supervision is also expected. The AMR CE is directly responsible to CE of the Watch, as well as the Watch Engineer. He/she will assist in the supervision of all machinery spaces, particularly the AMR.
  • The Senior Oiler is directly responsible to the CE for the proper operation of all machinery inside and outside of the engine room.
  • 1/C Refrigeration Engineer: The Refrigeration Engineer is responsible to the CE for the proper operation of the ship’s refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
  • 1/C Evaporator Engineer: The Evaporator Engineer is responsible to the CE for the proper operation of the ship’s evaporator equipment.
  • 1/C Assistant Cadet Engineer: The Assistant CE is directly responsible to the CE.
  • 1/C Sounding and Security Engineer: The Sounding and Security Engineer is directly responsible to the CE.

Other objectives

  • Demonstrate engineering knowledge by achieving a 70% or higher on the Cadet Engineer’s Qualification Exam
  • Perform duties of the Cadet Engineer of the Watch
  • Perform shipboard maintenance duties as assigned by the ship’s officers