NVIC 07-14 Task 1.1.D

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 the compressed air plant.

The candidate:

1. Checks plant’s operational status;
2. Checks applicable start, service, and control air compressor oil levels and adds oil as necessary;
3. Checks applicable start, service, and control air compressor oil pressures;
4. Checks applicable start, service, and control air-compressor suction pressure or air-inlet filter pressure differential indications as appropriate;
5. Checks applicable start, service, and control air-compressor discharge pressures and compressed-air receiver pressures;
6. Checks for any unusual conditions or noises;
7. Blows down intercoolers, after coolers, and receivers, checks associated refrigerated filter system and look 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. Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.