NVIC 07-14 Task 1.1.C

Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch.

RFPEW-A1.2 Engine-room watchkeeping procedures

On a vessel, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,

the candidate monitors lube- oil (LO) and fuel-oil (FO) purification systems.

The candidate:

1. Checks plant’s operational status;
2. Checks the dirty-oil inlet temperature, as applicable;
3. Checks the dirty-oil inlet pressure;
4. Checks the clean-oil discharge pressure;
5. Checks the purifier-gear drive oil sump level, as applicable;
6. Checks level in sealing-water head tanks, as applicable;
7. Checks inlet and outlet sight glasses for flow;
8. Checks heater steam supply pressure, as applicable;
9. Feels machine for vibration;
10. Checks speed indicator for proper bowl speed;
11. For lube oil purification plants, determines the point of suction to include engine sump, settling/renovating tank, or other tank;
12. For lube oil purification plants, determines the point of discharge to include engine sump, settling/renovating tank, or other tank;
13. For fuel oil purification plants, determines the point of suction, including settling tank or other tank;
14. For fuel oil purification plants, determines the point of discharge to include day/service tank or other tank;
15. Checks priming- and wash-water pressure, as applicable;
16. Checks operating-water pressure, as applicable;
17. Checks control-air pressure, as applicable;
18. Checks for any unusual conditions or noises;
19. Notifies the watch engineer of unusual or unsafe conditions; and
20. Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.