NVIC 17-14 – officers in charge of an engineering watch
| No. | NVIC Task | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1.1.A | Pre watch inspection | OICEW-4-1A in EN‑4231 |
| 2. | 1.1.B | Keep watch (Motor) | OICEW-4-1C in EN‑4231 |
| 3. | 1.1.C | Keep watch (Steam) | OICEW-4-1C in EN‑4231 |
| 4. | 1.1.D | Keep watch (Gas Turbine) | OICEW-4-1C in EN‑4231 |
| 5. | 1.1.E | Maintain log book | OICEW-4-1C in EN‑4231 |
| 6. | 1.1.F | Hand over the watch | OICEW-4-1B in EN‑4231 |
| 7. | 1.2.A | Change-over to local control systems | OICEW-1E2A in EN‑3233 |
| 8. | 1.3.A | Identify and respond to alarms | OICEW-4-2A in EN‑4231 |
| 9. | 1.3.B | Take immediate action (fire) | MT‑1111 |
| 10. | 1.3.C | Take immediate action (accident) | MT‑1111 |
| 11. | 1.3.D | Take immediate action (oil system fire or accident) | MT‑1111 |
| 12. | 1.4 | ERM | EN‑4234 |
| 13. | 2.1 | English | ST‑0999 |
| 14. | 3.1.A | Test internal communications | OICEW-5-1A in EN‑4231 |
| 15. | 4.1.A | Understand equipment operating principles | EN‑2111 |
| 16. | 4.1.B | Light off boiler | OICEW-5-2A in EN‑3131 |
| 17. | 4.1.C | Secure boiler | OICEW-5-2B in EN‑3131 |
| 18. | 4.2.A | Understand safety and emergency procedures for propulsion machinery | EN‑4131 |
| 19. | 4.2.B | Respond to propulsion boiler carry-over | EN‑3131 |
| 20. | 4.2.C | Prepare propulsion diesel engine for operation | OICEW-5-1J in EN‑4231 |
| 21. | 4.3.A | Prepare steam turbine for operation | OICEW-5-1L in EN‑3233 |
| 22. | 4.3.B | Prepare gas turbine for operation | OICEW-4-3B in EN‑3233 |
| 23. | 4.3.C | Monitor diesel engine operation | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 24. | 4.3.D | Monitor steam turbine operation | OICEW-5-1M in EN‑3233 |
| 25. | 4.3.E | Monitor gas turbine operation | OICEW-4-3E in EN‑3233 |
| 26. | 4.3.F | Secure propulsion diesel | OICEW-5-1K in EN‑4231 |
| 27. | 4.3.G | Secure steam turbine operation | OICEW-5-1N in EN‑3233 |
| 28. | 4.3.H | Secure gas turbine operation | OICEW-4-3H in EN‑3233 |
| 29. | 4.3.I | Monitor auxiliary boiler | OICEW-4E3I in EN‑3131 |
| 30. | 4.3.J | Test boiler water | OICEW-5-2D in EN‑3131 |
| 31. | 4.3.K | Treat boiler water | OICEW-5-2D in EN‑3131 |
| 32. | 4.3.L | Bottom blow boiler | OICEW-5-2C in EN‑3131 |
| 33. | 4.3.M | Change over low pressure air compressor | OICEW-5-1D in EN‑2111 |
| 34. | 4.3.N | Start fresh water generator | OICEW-5-1F in EN‑4231 |
| 35. | 4.3.O | Shut down fresh water generator | OICEW-5-1G in EN‑4231 |
| 36. | 4.3.P | Start fresh water distiller | OICEW-5-1F in EN‑4231 |
| 37. | 4.3.Q | Shut down fresh water distiller | OICEW-5-1G in EN‑4231 |
| 38. | 4.3.R | Start oil purifier | OICEW-5-1H in EN‑3233 |
| 39. | 4.3.S | Shut down oil purifier | OICEW-5-1I in EN‑3233 |
| 40. | 4.3.T | Start refrigeration system | OICEW-5-1B in EN‑3213 |
| 41. | 4.3.U | Monitor refrigeration system | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 42. | 4.3.V | Secure refrigeration system | OICEW-5-1C in EN‑3213 |
| 43. | 4.3.W | Start and secure a reverse osmosis plant | OICEW-5-1F in EN‑4231 OICEW-5-1G in EN‑4231 |
| 44. | 5.1.A | Understand pumps, piping systems and controls | EN‑1211 EN‑2111 EN‑3216 |
| 45. | 5.2.A | Transfer fuel | OICEW-6-1A in EN‑3131 |
| 46. | 5.2.B | Ballast a tank | OICEW-5E2B in EN‑3131 |
| 47. | 5.2.C | De-ballast a tank | OICEW-5E2B in EN‑3131 |
| 48. | 5.2.D | Pump engine room bilges | OICEW-6-2A in EN‑2231 |
| 49. | 5.2.E | Pump cargo-hold or shaft alley bilges | OICEW-6-2A in EN‑2231 |
| 50. | 5.3.A | Monitor oily-water separator | OICEW-9-1C in EN‑2231 OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 51. | 6.1.A | Understand electrical generation and distribution | EN‑3111 |
| 52. | 6.1.B | Inspect and start a diesel generator | OICEW-7-1A in EN‑4131 OICEW-7-1B in EN‑4131 OICEW-7-1D in EN‑3233 |
| 53. | 6.1.C | Inspect and start a steam turbo-generator | OICEW-7-1C in EN‑3233 |
| 54. | 6.1.D | Change over generators | OICEW-7-1D in EN‑3233 OICEW-7-1E in EN‑3111L |
| 55. | 6.1.E | Understand motor controllers, sequential control, and high voltage | EN‑3111 EN‑3111L EN‑3216 |
| 56. | 6.2.A | Understand basic electronics | EN‑3212 |
| 57. | 6.3.A | Understand automation and control systems | EN‑3216 |
| 58. | 7.1.A | Conduct insulation resistance test | OICEW-3-1D in EN‑4231 OICEW-7E4A in EN‑4231 |
| 59. | 7.2.A | Troubleshoot motor controller | OICEW-3-1B in EN‑3111L |
| 60. | 7.2.B | Repair faulty motor controller | OICEW-3-1B in EN‑3111L |
| 61. | 7.3.A | Detect location of grounds | OICEW-3-1C in EN‑4231 |
| 62. | 7.4.A | Disassemble and reassemble an electric motor | OICEW-7E4A in EN‑4231 |
| 63. | 7.5.A | Respond to engine alarms | OICEW-4-2A in EN‑4231 OICEW-4-1C in EN‑4231 |
| 64. | 7.5.B | Test steering gear | OICEW-5-1A in EN‑4231 |
| 65. | 7.5.C | Test low lube oil shutdown device | OICEW-7E5C in EN‑4131 |
| 66. | 8.1.A | Machine shop projects | OICEW-1-1G in EN‑2112 OICEW-8-1A in EN‑2112 EN‑2112 |
| 67. | 8.1.B | Welding projects | OICEW-1-1B in EN‑2112 OICEW-1-1C in EN‑2112 OICEW-1-1F in EN‑2112 OICEW-1-1G in EN‑2112 EN‑2112 |
| 68. | 8.1.C | Oxy-acetylene cutting project | OICEW-1-1A in EN‑2112 |
| 69. | 8.2.A | Make emergency/temporary repairs | OICEW-8E2A in EN‑1211 |
| 70. | 8.2.B | Replace a mechanical seal or repack a pump | OICEW-8E2B in EN‑2111 |
| 71. | 8.2.C | Repack a valve | OICEW-8-2E in EN‑1211 |
| 72. | 8.2.D | Replace a flange gasket | OICEW-8E2D in EN‑2231 |
| 73. | 8.3.A | Clean an oil purifier | OICEW-8E3A in EN‑4131 |
| 74. | 9.1.A | Overhaul a centrifugal pump | OICEW-8-2A in EN‑2111 OICEW-8E2B in EN‑2111 |
| 75. | 9.1.B | Tighten pump packing | OICEW-8-2A in EN‑2111 OICEW-8E2B in EN‑2111 |
| 76. | 9.1.C | Overhaul a reciprocating pump | OICEW-8-2B in EN‑2111 |
| 77. | 10.1.A | Start and secure sewage treatment system | OICEW-9-1B in EN‑2231 |
| 78. | 10.1.B | Start and secure oily-water separator | OICEW-10E1B in EN‑3131 |
| 79. | 11.1.A | Determine stability data for vessel | EN‑4151 |
| 80. | 11.2.A | Ensure watertight integrity of the ship | EN‑4151 |
| 81. | 11.3.A | Respond to partial loss of intact buoyancy | EN‑4151 |
| 82. | 11.4.A | Identify ship’s structural members | EN‑4151 |
| 83. | 12.1 | Firefighting | A-VI/1-2 A-VI/3 |
| 84. | 13.1 | Lifesaving | A-VI/2-1 |
| 85. | 14.1 | Medical Aid | PE‑0032 |
| 86. | 15.1.A | Understand SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW Conventions. | SS‑4123 |
| 87. | 16.1.A | Describe duties and responsibilities of vessel personnel | MT‑1111 |
| 88. | 16.2.A | Describe maritime laws and conventions | SS‑4123 |
| 89. | 16.3.A | Take on bunkers | ABE-1-6A in EN‑1211 CC‑LEAD |
| 90. | 16.4.A | Supervise a fire or emergency team | FF‑0108 |
| 91. | 17.1 | Personal Safety | A-VI/1-1 A-VI/1-2 A-VI/1-3 A-VI/1-4 |
NVIC 18-14 – able seafarer engine
| No. | NVIC Task | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1.1.A | Understand orders | A-III/4 |
| 2. | 1.2.A | Watch relief | A-III/4 |
| 3. | 1.3.A | Watchkeeping | A-III/4 |
| 4. | 2.1.A | Operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery | EN‑1211 EN‑2111 EN‑2232 A-III/4 |
| 5. | 2.2.A | Main propulsion and auxiliary machinery control pressures, temperature and levels | A-III/4 |
| 6. | 3.1.A | Operation of fuel system and oil transfer operations | OICEW-6-1A in EN‑3131 ABE-1-6A in EN‑1211 |
| 7. | 4.1.A | Operation of bilge and ballast system | OICEW-6-2A in EN‑2231 OICEW-5E2B in EN‑3131 |
| 8. | 5.1.A | Trace out a piping system | ABE-5G1A in EN‑2231 |
| 9. | 5.1.B | Operation of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps | OICEW-8-2A in EN‑2111 OICEW-8-2B in EN‑2111 OICEW-8E2B in EN‑2111 |
| 10. | 5.1.C | Operation and repair of valves | OICEW-8-2E in EN‑1211 |
| 11. | 5.2.A | Operation and repair of heavy equipment | ABDE-DE-1 in ST‑0999D CC‑MANT |
| 12. | 6.1.A | Assist with electrical repairs | EN‑3111L |
| 13. | 6.2.A | Electrical safety | EN‑3111L EN‑4231 |
| 14. | 6.3.A | Electrical shock hazards | EN‑1112 EN‑4231 |
| 15. | 7.1.A | Surface preparation and coating | CC‑MANT |
| 16. | 7.2.A | Safety guidelines and shipboard instructions | MT‑1111 |
| 17. | 7.3.A | Surface preparation techniques | CC‑MANT |
| 18. | 7.4.A | Waste disposal | CC‑MANT ST‑0999D |
| 19. | 7.5.A | Tool selection | OICEW-2-1A in ST‑0999E OICEW-2-1B in ST‑0999E OICEW-2-1C in ST‑0999E ST‑0999E |
| 20. | 7.6.A | Maintenance and use of hand and power tools | EN‑2112 ST‑0999E |
| 21. | 8.1.A | Stowage and securing of stores and equipment | CC‑MANT |
| 22. | 8.1.B | Stores handling gear, cranes, derricks, and winches | ABDE-DE-1 in ST‑0999D CC‑MANT |
| 23. | 9.1.A | Sources of operational pollution | ST‑0999D |
| 24. | 9.1.B | Precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment | ST‑0999D |
| 25. | 9.2.A | Use of anti-pollution equipment | ST‑0999D |
| 26. | 9.3.A | Waste generation and disposal | CC‑MANT ST‑0999D |
| 27. | 10.1.A | Electrical safety procedures | EN‑1112 EN‑3111L EN‑4231 |
| 28. | 10.2.A | Lockout/tagout procedures | EN‑1112 EN‑3111L |
| 29. | 10.3.A | Mechanical safety | EN‑1112 |
| 30. | 10.4.A | Safe working practices and personal shipboard safety | EN‑1112 |
| 31. | 10.5.A | Safety when working aloft | EN‑1112 |
| 32. | 10.6.A | Characteristics of enclosed spaces | EN‑1112 |
| 33. | 10.6.B | Dangers of enclosed space entry | EN‑1112 |
| 34. | 10.6.C | Safe working practice for enclosed space entry | EN‑1112 |
| 35. | 10.7.A | Back injury prevention | EN‑1112 |
| 36. | 10.8.A | Response to a chemical or biohazard spill | EN‑1112 |
| 37. | 10.8.B | Procedures for exposure to a chemical or biohazard spill | EN‑1112 |
| 38. | 10.9.A | Use of personal safety equipment | EN‑1112 |
NVIC 07-14 – ratings forming part of an engineering watch
| No. | NVIC Task | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1.1.A | Engine room round | OICEW-4-1A in EN‑4231 |
| 2. | 1.1.B(S) | Monitor electricity generating plant (Steam) | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 3. | 1.1.B(M) | Monitor electricity generating plant (Motor) | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 4. | 1.1.B(G) | Monitor electricity generating plant (Gas Turbine) | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 5. | 1.1.C | Monitor LO/FO purification systems | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 6. | 1.1.D | Monitor compressed air plant | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 7. | 1.1.E | Monitor refrigeration and air-conditioning plants | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 8. | 1.1.F | Determine tank and pressure-vessel levels | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 9. | 1.1.G | Charge a potable water pressure tank with compressed air | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 10. | 1.1.H(S) | Monitor steam distilling plant | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 11. | 1.1.H(M) | Monitor jacket water evaporator | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 12. | 1.1.H(M/G) | Monitor reverse osmosis plant | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 13. | 1.1.I(S) | Monitor main steam turbine propulsion unit | OICEW-5-1M in EN‑3233 |
| 14. | 1.1.I(M) | Monitor main diesel engine propulsion unit | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 15. | 1.1.I(G) | Monitor main gas turbine propulsion unit | OICEW-4-3E in EN‑3233 |
| 16. | 1.1.J | Monitor propulsion shafting and bearings | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 17. | 1.1.K | Monitor steering gear | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 18. | 1.2.A | Add clean oil to engine and deck machinery | OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 19. | 1.2.B | Lubricate a grease-lubricated bearing | OICEW-8-2A in EN‑2111 |
| 20. | 1.2.C | Shift and clean a basket-type duplex strainer | RFPEW-1H2C in EN‑1211 |
| 21. | 1.2.D | Clean LO/FO purifier | OICEW-8E3A in EN‑4131 |
| 22. | 1.2.E | Take up on a gate/globe valve stuffing-box gland | OICEW-8-2E in EN‑1211 |
| 23. | 1.2.F | Take on fresh water | ABE-1-6A in EN‑1211 |
| 24. | 1.3.A | Pump out bilges | OICEW-6-2A in EN‑2231 |
| 25. | 1.3.B | Monitor oily-water separator | OICEW-9-1C in EN‑2231 OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 26. | 1.3.C | Monitor sewage treatment plants | OICEW-9-1B in EN‑2231 OICEW-4-1D in EN‑2231 |
| 27. | 2.1.A | Relieve the watch | OICEW-4-1B in EN‑4231 |
| 28. | 2.1.B | Hand over the watch | OICEW-4-1B in EN‑4231 |
| 29. | 2.1.C | Pre-start check of a diesel engine | OICEW-7-1B in EN‑4131 |
| 30. | 2.2.A | Operate internal communications systems | OICEW-4-1C in EN‑4231 |
| 31. | 2.2.B | Log engine-order telegraph signals | OICEW-4-1C in EN‑4231 |
| 32. | 2.3.A | Respond appropriately to alarms | OICEW-4-2A in EN‑4231 |
| 33. | 3.1.A | Maintain main boiler water level and steam pressures | OICEW-5-2C in EN‑3131 |
| 34. | 3.1.B | Maintain auxiliary boiler water level and steam pressures | OICEW-4E3I in EN‑3131 |
| 35. | 3.1.C | Monitor main propulsion boiler | OICEW-5-2C in EN‑3131 |
| 36. | 3.1.D(M/G) | Monitor auxiliary boiler | OICEW-4E3I in EN‑3131 |
| 37. | 3.1.D(S) | Change out burners for a main-propulsion boiler | RFPEW-5-2E in EN‑3131 |
| 38. | 3.1.E | Clean a burner atomizer assembly | RFPEW-5-2E in EN‑3131 |
| 39. | 3.1.F | Assist preparing a main-propulsion boiler for light-off | OICEW-5-2A in EN‑3131 |
| 40. | 3.1.G | Assist in manual light-off, raising steam and cutting-in a boiler | OICEW-5-2A in EN‑3131 |
| 41. | 3.1.H | Assist in maintaining the fires on a main-propulsion boiler during maneuvering | OICEW-5-2C in EN‑3131 |
| 42. | 3.1.I | Assist in the operation of the soot blower | OICEW-5-2C in EN‑3131 |
| 43. | 4.1.A | Locate all engine-room escape routes | EN‑1112 |
| 44. | 4.2.A | Locate firefighting and emergency equipment | EN‑1112 |
| 45. | 4.2.B | Put a main or emergency fire-pump in service | OICEW-6-1B in EN‑2231 |