STCW Table A-III/5

A4.1

Ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch in matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

A4.2

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

A4.3

Information required to maintain a safe watch

A5.1

Basic knowledge of the function and operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery

A5.2

Basic understanding of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery control pressures, temperatures and levels

A6.1

Knowledge of the function and operation of fuel system and oil transfer operations, including:

1. preparations for fueling and transfer operations
2. procedures for connecting and disconnecting fueling and transfer hoses
3. procedures relating to incidents that may arise during fueling or transferring operation
4. securing from fueling and transfer operations
5. ability to correctly measure and report tank levels

A7.1

Knowledge of the safe function, operation and maintenance of the bilge and ballast systems, including:

1. reporting incidents associated with transfer operations
2. ability to correctly measure and report tank levels

A8.1

Safe operation of equipment, including:

1. valves and pumps
2. hoists and lifting equipment
3. hatches, watertight doors, ports and related equipment

A8.2

Ability to use and understand basic crane, winch and hoist signals

A9.1

Safe use and operation of electrical equipment, including:

1. safety precautions before commencing work or repair
2. isolation procedures
3. emergency procedures
4. different voltages on board

A9.2

Knowledge of the causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent shock

B1.1

Ability to use painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment

B1.2

Ability to understand and execute routine maintenance and repair procedures

B1.3

Knowledge of surface preparation techniques

B1.4

Knowledge of safe disposal of waste materials

B1.5

Understanding manufacturer’s safety guidelines and shipboard instructions

B1.6

Knowledge of the application, maintenance and use of hand and power tools and measuring instruments and machine tools

B1.7

Knowledge of metalwork

C1.1

Knowledge of procedures for safe handling, stowage and securing of stores

C2.1

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment

C2.2

Knowledge of use and operation of anti-pollution equipment

C2.3

Knowledge of approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants

C3.1

Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety, including:

1. electrical safety
2. lockout/tag-out
3. mechanical safety
4. permit to work systems
5. working aloft
6. working in enclosed spaces
7. lifting techniques and methods of preventing back injury
8. chemical and biohazard safety
9. personal safety equipment