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Maritime Guidance

SCHEDULE AND CONDUCT OF WRITTEN AND ORAL EXAMINATIONS LEADING TO ISSUANCE OF THE

CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY

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Notice to all candidates for certificates of competency and those concerned with maritime training

Summary

Pursuant to the Maritime Instructions MI03 and MI04, this Maritime Guidance (MG04) specifies

and clarifies the schedule, conditions and minimum syllabuses for written and oral examinations

conducted by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs that leads to issuance of certificates of

competency.

This guidance covers;

1. General provisions;

2. Medical condition;

3. Master and mates’ oral examinations;

4. Engineer officers’ oral examinations;

5. Written examinations;

6. Oral examination syllabuses – Masters and mates;

7. Oral examination syllabuses – Engineer officers;

8. Written examination syllabuses – Chief mates;

9. Written examination syllabuses – Second engineers; and

10. Oral examination checklists

This guidance supersedes the MG02 on Competency examinations’ schedule for 2017.

1. General provisions

Schedule of examinations

1.1 The written examinations for the Chief mate and Second engineer officer capacities would be

conducted during first week of January, May and September. The exact date and time would be

published one month before the examination dates.

1.2 Oral examinations for all capacities would be conducted during first week of each calendar

month.

1.3 Candidates shall submit the completed application form 62 along with required supporting

documents to the Seafarers Affairs Section at least two weeks prior to the examination date. Late

submissions would not be considered for eligibility for the coming scheduled examination.

1.4 The oral examinations for Chief mate and Second engineer officer capacities would be

conducted during first week of the month following the written examinations. Those candidates, who

during application for written examinations have also requested for oral examination, are not required

to submit a separate application form 62 for oral examination.

1.5 All candidates shall hold their national ID or passport for identity verification purposes and

their Seafarer’s Identity Document /Seafarer’s passport during examination.

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1.6 The oral and written examinations will in all cases be conducted in English, at the Directorate

General of Maritime Affairs’ premises in 7th floor, Al-Assalah towers, Block A, Saud Bahwan Plaza,

Al-Ghubrah, Muscat.

1.7 Those candidates who fail an examination shall complete application form 76 for re-sitting

examination during next scheduled examination set out in above paragraph 1.1 or 1.2, as applicable.

1.8 A candidate not appearing for an oral or written examination at the appointed date/time

may be failed by default unless reasonable proof can be provided that the failure to attend was

unavoidable. In any case the candidate would only be able to take the next scheduled examination

set out in above paragraph 1.1 or 1.2, as applicable.

General information about examinations

1.9 The purpose of the written and oral examinations is to determine whether the candidate’s

knowledge and skills are sufficient for the safe and competent performance associated with the

certificate of competency applied for.

1.10 For the types (written and/or oral) and titles of written examinations for each certificate of

competency please refer to the Maritime instructions MI03 or MI04, paragraph 6.1, as applicable.

1.11 The written examinations will mainly address the theoretical knowledge of the candidate in

the subject area.

1.12 The oral examination questions will concentrate on the practical nature of duties the candidate

is expected to perform but will include knowledge of relevant important international conventions

(i.e. SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, Load line, MLC, etc.).

1.13 Deck and engineer candidates are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the design and

operation of all vessel types and safe operation of all types of machinery relevant to the certificate of

competency applied for. The examiner will however expect the candidate to show a higher level of

knowledge for the vessel types and machinery, as applicable, he/she has either sailed on or operated.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they “know their vessels”.

1.14 The standard required for a pass in the oral examination cannot be quantified as a percentage.

The examiner will take into account the candidate’s depth of knowledge, practical application of

knowledge, attitude and confidence and use the following as a general guide:

a. any major mistake in a critical skill area will constitute a failure; and

b. an accumulation of significant mistakes in several areas will also constitute a failure.

1.15 The candidate must demonstrate that they are sufficiently familiar with the English language

to enable a full understanding of directions as to the performance of duties. In general, a candidate

who has a sufficient grasp of the language to pass the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs

(DGMA) approved training programme/course and the oral examination should meet this

requirement.

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1.16 During the oral examination the examiner(s) will reference preparation notes, the examination

checklist and also take notes. Examiners will endeavour to do this in a manner that does not distract

the candidate.

2. Medical Condition

2.1 If during an oral examination the examiner suspects that an applicant may have a medical

problem, such as speaking impairment, which could render the applicant incapable of adequately

discharging the duties of a vessel’s officer the examiner will suspend the oral exam and seek advice

from DGMA management.

3. Master and Mates Orals Examinations

3.1 For all grades of certificate, unless the candidate is well below standard, in which case the

examination time period may be shorter, the oral examination should be at least one hour. The

maximum time frame should not normally exceed 2 hours.

3.2 For every oral examination the examiner will use the relevant oral examination checklist

(Appendix E) as the record of the progress of the examination. The examiner will take into

consideration the expected duties and responsibilities of “Chief mate” and “Master” as well as gross-

tonnage and operation area of certificate that applied for, when using the mentioned checklist.

3.3 To answer questions candidates will, when appropriate, be expected to draw sketches which

should be of a sufficient standard and detail to illustrate to the examiner the required answer.

Candidates may also be asked to do calculations, for example, relating to practical navigation or

operational stability. The examiner will attach all sketches and calculation sheets to the candidate’s

oral examination checklist.

3.4 The checklist picks up the main topics in the syllabus. Candidates will not be questioned on

all topics however the checklist will be used to ensure a wide and meaningful coverage of the oral

examination topics with particular emphasis on operational knowledge and safety.

3.5 For all grades of certificate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, as amended (“Rule of the Road”) is considered

essential. Failure to clearly answer a question concerning Part B – Steering and Sailing Rules is

considered an automatic failure. The examiner may accept a small number of errors in the other

sections of the regulations provided the examiner is satisfied the error(s) is not safety critical.

3.6 The oral examination syllabus for masters and mates are set out in the appendix A to this

guidance.

3.7 The oral examination may extend to cover items in the written syllabus for the relevant

certificate of competency to test a candidate’s knowledge in operational and safety aspects, such as:

a. Stability considerations in normal daily operations and in emergency and damaged

conditions;

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b. Passage planning, taking into account near and distant meteorological conditions,

restricted channels, port facilities, etc;

c. Bridge resource management and the navigational safety management of the vessel;

d. Radar plotting;

e. Practical navigation; and

f. Operations of vessels such as cargo operations, bunkering and mooring.

3.8 The oral examination may include items from the oral syllabus of a lower grade certificate,

particularly where a holder of non-Omani certificate of competency appears for Master or Chief Mate

certificate of competency.

3.9 Some of the older and more traditional types of equipment are purposefully retained in the

syllabi; as long as they are carried on vessels, officers should know how to use them, in particular the

use of a sextant and how to correct it.

3.10 All candidates for "Officer in charge of a navigational watch" (OIONW) certificate will be

required to produce their completed onboard Training Record Books at the oral examination.

Examiners will review the contents of the candidate’s Training Record Book and ask questions on

items covered in the book as considered appropriate. If the examiner is satisfied that the content of

Training Record Book is not at a reasonable standard, he may defer the oral examination until the

deficiencies are rectified.

3.11 In general, examiners will only pass a candidate:

a. for a OIONW certificate - if the examiner, in the position as Master of a vessel, would

permit the candidate to be in sole charge of a navigational watch at sea or a cargo watch

in port;

b. for a Chief Mate certificate - if the examiner, in the position as Master of a vessel

would permit the candidate in addition to navigational watchkeeping duties, to manage

the cargo operations and maintenance as required in the Deck Department and to take

over a vessel in an emergency due to the incapacity of the Master, bearing in mind that

STCW78 as amended, states that a Chief Mate must be capable of taking over the

responsibility of the Master at any time; or

c. for a Master certificate - if the examiner in the position as employer, would permit the

candidate to be in command of a vessel and its crew.

4. Engineer Officers Oral Examinations

4.1 For all grades of certificate, unless the candidate is well below standard, in which case the

examination time period may be shorter, the oral examination will be at least one hour and should not

normally exceed 2 hours, however, oral examinations for a combined certificate of competency

(diesel and steam) may take up to 2.5 hours.

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4.2 The objective of the oral examination is to assess the candidate’s knowledge of the practical

operation and managerial component of marine engineering, which includes electrical, automation

and control, mechanical and naval architecture components. It is also to ascertain whether the

candidate has acquired the knowledge required for safe decision-making and for the performance of

the functions relevant to the certificate for which he/she has applied for.

4.3 To answer questions candidates will, when appropriate, be expected to draw sketches which

should be of a sufficient standard and detail to illustrate to the examiner the required answer. The

examiner will attach all sketches or any other material produced during the examination to the

candidate’s oral examination checklist.

4.4 During the oral examination examiners will test the candidate on those areas of knowledge

and skills that are:

a. critical to preservation of life, the environment and property (including emergency

procedures);

b. necessary for efficient machinery operation; and

c. necessary, in the ‘theoretical’ subjects, to test the candidate’s knowledge of the safety

and operational aspects appropriate to the certificate level and type of machinery.

4.5 The examination will cover the safety critical areas vital to the protection of personnel,

machinery and the environment, paying particular attention to emergency procedures and the safe

control and operation of vital machinery and equipment.

4.6 The oral examination syllabus for second and chief engineer officers is set out in appendix B

to this guidance.

4.7 As a general indication, examination for:

a. officer in charge of an engineering watch (OIOEW) certificate is to cover, but not

necessarily be limited to, operational, routine and emergency duties associated with

watchkeeping at sea and in port;

b. second engineer certificate is to additionally cover emergency procedures, and the

operation and maintenance processes of machinery and equipment. However, as a

person holding a second engineer certificate can work as chief engineer on vessels with

a propulsion power of <3000 kW, the second engineer oral examination will cover

areas relating to management; and

c. chief engineer certificate is to additionally cover management and decision-making

functions.

4.8 All engineers must also be able to perform duties as the vessel’s electro-technical engineer

and consequently, the oral examination may cover one or more electro-technical components.

4.9 Questions will cover important safety matters, including fire prevention, detection and

extinction, knowledge of the more serious mishaps such as burner blow backs, uptake and scavenge

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fires, and crankcase explosions. The oral examination may include questions on refrigeration

maintenance and the safe handling of refrigerant gases.

4.10 Questions regarding boiler water gauge reading, manipulation and defects are compulsory

for all candidates.

4.11 All candidates for OIOEW certificate will be required to produce their completed onboard

Training Record Books at the oral examination. Examiners will review the contents of the candidate’s

Training Record Book and ask questions on items covered in the book as considered appropriate. If

the examiner is satisfied that the content of Training Record Book is not at a reasonable standard,

he/she may defer the oral examination until the deficiencies are rectified.

4.12 For every oral examination the examiner will use the relevant oral examination checklist

(Appendix E) as the record of the progress of the examination. The examiner will take into

consideration the expected duties and responsibilities of “second engineer” and “Chief engineer” as

well as propulsion power of certificate applied for, when using the mentioned checklist.

4.13 It is not necessary for the examiner to cover all topics noted on the checklist however the oral

examination will comprise of a wide and meaningful coverage of the topics listed.

4.14 In general, examiners will only pass a candidate:

a. for OIOEW certificate - if the examiner, in the position as Chief Engineer of a vessel

would permit the candidate to be in sole charge of an engine room watch at sea or in

port;

b. for a second engineer certificate - if the examiner, in the position as Chief Engineer of

a vessel would permit the candidate in addition to engine room watchkeeping duties,

to manage the engine room and maintenance of machinery and to take over a vessel in

an emergency due to the incapacity of the Chief Engineer, bearing in mind that

STCW78 as amended, states that a second engineer must be capable of taking over the

responsibility of the Chief Engineer at any time; or

c. for a chief engineer certificate - if the examiner in the position as employer, would

permit the candidate to be Chief Engineer in charge of the vessels engine room,

associated machinery spaces and responsible for the maintenance of all machinery and

associated systems.

5. Written Examinations

Chief mate

5.1 The Chief mate written examinations consist of 2 papers namely “Navigation” and “Stability”.

Each examination paper consists of 6 questions and the allocated time for each examination is 3 hours.

Candidates must attend all questions. The pass mark for the Navigation is 60% and for the stability

is 50%.

5.2 The written examination syllabus for Chief mate is set out in the Appendix C to this guidance.

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Second engineer

5.3 The Second engineer written examinations consist of 2 papers namely “General engineering

knowledge” and “Marine diesel engine” for candidates who intent to work on ships fitted with diesel

engine propulsion.

5.4 Candidates intend to work on ships fitted with Steam turbine propulsion shall, instead of

Marine diesel engine participate in the “Marine steam turbines” examination.

5.5 Candidates intend to work on both diesel engine and steam turbine propulsion ships shall

participate in both “Marine diesel engine” and “Marine steam turbines” examinations.

5.6 The “General engineering knowledge” examination consists of 3 parts namely (1) auxiliary

machineries, (2) naval architecture and (3) electrical, electronic and control engineering. Part 1

consist of 4 questions and parts 2 and 3 each have 2 questions. The candidate shall attend all questions

and pass mark for each part is 40% and for the examination is 50%. The allocated time for

examination is 3.5 hours

5.7 Each “Marine diesel engine” and “Marine steam turbines” examinations consist of 6 questions

and the allocated time for each examination is 3 hours. Candidates must attend all questions. The pass

mark for both is 60%.

5.8 The written examination syllabus for Second engineer is set out in the Appendix D to this

guidance.

Administrative

5.9 Candidates must be in the examination room at least 15 minutes before the examination

writing time starts. Once the examination writing time begins, no candidates would be allowed to

enter the examination room.

5.10 Before examination writing time begins, 10 minutes would be allowed for the candidates to

read all questions and if have any doubt about the intent/scope of any question(s) ask the examiner

for clarification. Candidates are also strongly advised to read carefully the instructions and guidance

specified on the cover pages of the examination paper and answering sheets and if have any doubt

ask the examiner/invigilator for clarification before examination writing time begins.

5.11 In order to avoid disturbance of the other candidates in the examination room, once the

examination started queries about the questions or instructions would not be addressed.

5.12 While answering computational questions, all computation steps that have led to the final

answer must be shown on the answering sheets to show how the final answer was reached.

5.13 In computational questions, for each principle error 50% and for each editorial or

mathematical error 25% of the allocated mark for that question or part of question, as the case may

be, would be deducted.

5.14 All answers, with the exception of graphs, sketches and diagrams should be written in black

or blue pen, unless otherwise specified. Answers written in pencil will not be marked.

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5.15 Upon completion of the examination, all rough papers used for pre-calculation or other

purposes should also be attached to the answering sheets and along with question paper handed over

to the invigilator.

5.16 Any unauthorized materials, such as books, paper, documents, pictures and electronic devices

with communication and/or storage capabilities such as tablet PC and smart watch are not allowed

into the examination room.

5.17 Mobile phones, if carried shall be switched off. If candidate’s mobile phone is found to be

switched on in the examination hall, the mobile phone will be confiscated and retained for

investigation of possible infringement of the examination discipline.

5.18 During examination candidates are not allowed to exchange any views verbally or by notes

and should remain silent in order to avoid disturbing other candidates.

5.19 Any candidate infringing the examination discipline would be asked to leave the examination

room, considered failure in the examination subject and barred from re-examination for a period of

maximum 6 months.

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Appendix A

Oral Examination Syllabuses – Masters and Mates

General Notes:

1. It should be noted that the following is not a fully detailed list of orals questions, but a

list of topics about which candidates are expected to have adequate knowledge, and is

provided for the guidance of candidates only.

2. The Examiner may ask any questions relevant to the following topic areas, and / or ask

the candidate to provide answers in diagrammatic form, or to complete simple

calculations, to the extent necessary to test the candidate’s competency in the managerial,

operational and safety aspects related to the duties of the grade, gross-tonnage and

operation area of certificate applied for.

3. During the examination, candidates will be required to demonstrate that they possess an

adequate knowledge and understanding in the use of the English language.

1. Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (Unlimited) and Officer in Charge of a

Navigational Watch (ships of GT<500, NCV)

Topic 1.1 – Nautical Publications and Voyage Planning

1 A full understanding of the use of the information contained in Omani, IMO and Admiralty

publications pertaining to safe navigation, and the maintenance of such publications.

2 Basic knowledge of ship reporting and routeing systems and the promulgation of safety

information.

3 Knowledge of the information found on charts, including electronic charts where applicable,

and the use of that information.

4 Sources of meteorological information, ability to use and interpret information obtained from

ship borne meteorological instruments, knowledge of characteristics of various weather

systems, reporting and recording systems.

5 Passage planning with respect to the use of nautical publications including navigational charts

(including ECDIS), sailing directions, light lists, tide tables, radio navigational warnings and

ships’ routeing information.

Topic 1.2 - Watchkeeping and Position Determination

1 A detailed understanding of the principals to be observed in keeping a bridge watch at sea and

at anchor, under pilotage as well as keeping a cargo watch.

2 Knowledge of the application and content of the International Regulations for Preventing

Collisions at Sea, in collision avoidance and safe navigation of a ship.

3 Knowledge of the IALA buoyage systems.

4 Understanding bridge teamwork principles.

5 Aspects of practical navigation as a watchkeeper including basic tidal calculations, amplitudes

and compass errors computations.

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6 Knowledge of the different types of bridge and navigation equipment found on a ship (such as

ARPA, ECDIS, compasses, steering systems and NAVTEX), along with the operation, testing,

errors and precautions associated with the use of such equipment.

7 Knowledge of blind pilotage techniques.

8 Knowledge of pre-departure and pre-arrival checks.

Topic 1.3 - Ship Maneuvering and Handling

1 Basic understanding of maneuvering techniques, principles and characteristics for the main ship

types.

2 Knowledge of the safe principles of mooring and unmooring and care of mooring lines.

3 Basic knowledge of the use of tugs and anchoring procedures.

4 Knowledge of the factors affecting maneuvering in narrow channels and shallow water.

5 Knowledge of the principles for the safe embarking and disembarking of pilot.

6 Recognition of signs of the approach of adverse weather conditions, and action to be taken.

Topic 1.4 - Cargo Operations and Ship Stresses

1 Basic knowledge of international standards, and an understanding of the general principles and

safe practices, relating to the carriage, stowage, securing, loading and unloading of cargoes on

various types of ships.

2 Knowledge of the contents and application of the current standards and publications for carriage

of dangerous goods and knowledge of relevant cargo handling equipment.

3 Knowledge of Load lines and draft marks.

4 Knowledge of using the ships stability booklet/system to assess ship stability, and the IMO

minimum stability criteria.

5 Basic knowledge of the different types of shipboard stresses and means of reducing such

stresses.

6 Inspections of cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks.

Topic 1.5 – Response to Emergencies

1 Initial action following: man overboard, collision, grounding, flooding, major mechanical

damage, pollution incident and receipt of a distress message; initial damage assessment and

control.

2 Use of the International Aeronautical and Marine Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual

(Volume III), distress and emergency communications and signals, International Code of

Signals and the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases; Search and Rescue

publications, procedures, communications and equipment.

3 Response as watch-keeper to various shipboard emergency situations in port.

4 Understanding of the organisational procedures for emergency parties and drills.

5 Knowledge of fire prevention, the shut-down and isolation of plant and equipment, escape and

breathing apparatus, fire and safety plans.

6 Understanding of action to be taken in the event of sighting fire or medical incident on board.

7 Correct use of distress signals and awareness of penalties for misuse.

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8 Launch and manage survival craft, recover rescue boats at sea.

9 Basic principles of personal survival.

Topic 1.6 –Shipboard Operations and Administration

1 An understanding of the operation and maintenance of various types of shipboard fire-fighting

equipment, together with an understanding of the associated safety aspects and precautions

related to operation and use of such equipment.

2 use and care of life-saving appliances and equipment including hand held radios, EPIRBs,

SARTs, immersion suits, thermal protective aids and rocket line throwing apparatus.

3 Use, care and maintenance of all relevant deck appliances and shipboard equipment.

4 Knowledge of the factors affecting the watertight integrity of the ship.

5 Basic knowledge of Omani and International legislations in relation to safety, security and

pollution prevention.

6 Shipboard precautions, including bunkering precautions, to prevent marine pollution and

actions to be taken in event of a pollution incident.

7 Knowledge of ships’ certification, the role of Port State Control and Flag State Control officers

and classification societies.

8 Basic knowledge of Omani and international Occupational Health & Safety standards as it

applies to the maritime industry.

9 Preparations for docking and undocking and precautions and dangers whilst in dock, including

Occupational Health & Safety considerations.

2. Master and Chief Mate (Unlimited), Master and Chief Mate (ships of GT<3000) and Master

(ships of GT<500, NCV)

Notes:

a. Candidates for both Masters and Chief Mates grade of certificate can be asked questions from

all topics listed below, however the focus of the questions and the assessment, will be related

to the main management responsibilities and shipboard duties involved in the certificate

being applied for (Grade, GT and operation area).

b. As this syllabus also incorporates the syllabus for lower grade certificates, the Examiner may

ask questions related to those lower grade certificates as it effects the overall safe operation

of the vessel.

Topic 1.1 – Plan and Conduct Safe Navigation

1 Voyage planning and navigation for all conditions including ships’ routeing and reporting

systems.

2 Maritime IALA buoyage systems.

3 Understand and interpret a synoptic chart and use of weather routeing services.

4 Knowledge of characteristics of various weather systems, including tropical revolving storms,

the avoidance of storm centers and dangerous quadrants.

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5 Practical measures to be taken when navigating in or near ice and dealing with ice accumulation

on board.

6 Navigational warnings and obligatory reporting requirements.

Topic 1.2 - Establishing Safe Navigational Watchkeeping Arrangements and Procedures

1 A thorough knowledge of the principles of navigational watchkeeping at sea, including under

pilotage, at anchor and in port.

2 A thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations

for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.

3 Knowledge and application of the Bridge Procedures.

4 Limitations and risks involved with the use of ECDIS and ARPA; inter-relationship and

optimum use of all navigational information available.

5 Knowledge of principles of establishing a safe engineering watch at sea, at anchor and in port.

6 The operation and care of various types of compasses.

7 Knowledge of construction of a deviation card.

Topic 1.3 - Ship Maneuvering and Handling

1 Knowledge of manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of ships, with special reference to

stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts and speeds, squat and inter-action.

2 Importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage caused by own ship’s bow wave

and sternwave.

3 Demonstrate an understanding of ship manoeuvres commonly undertaken under all weather

conditions including: berthing and unberthing, approaching pilot stations, restricted visibility,

restricted waters and shallow water.

4 Management and handling of ships in heavy weather.

5 Choice of anchorage and working anchors in all circumstances.

6 Precautions when manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or survival craft in bad weather.


1 A thorough knowledge of international standards and general principles and safe practices

relating to the loading, stowage, securing, carriage and unloading of cargoes on various types

of ships.

2 A thorough knowledge of the contents and application of the current standards and publications

for carriage of dangerous goods and knowledge of relevant cargo handling equipment.

3 Effect upon ship behaviour of lists, stiff and tender stability conditions, large angles of heel and

associated righting precautions; the effect upon different cargoes.

4 The importance of free surface effects and the identification and correction of an angle of loll.

5 Effect of heavy weather on the ship’s structure.

6 Specific effects on stability and stress caused by ship type or nature of trade.

7 Assessing reported defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers, cargo lines and ballast

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Topic 1.5 – Response to Emergencies

1 Precautions when beaching a ship.

2 Action to be taken when grounding is imminent, after grounding and re-floating, and

subsequent surveys.

3 Measures to be taken following exceptional circumstances including loss of rudder and/or

propeller and impairment of watertight integrity of the ship through any cause.

4 Emergency towing arrangements and towing procedures.

5 Assisting a ship or aircraft in distress and planning and co-ordinating SAR operations, including

establishing and maintaining effective communications.

6 Preparation of contingency plans for response to emergencies.

7 Actions to be taken when disabled and in distress.

8 Abandoning ship and survival procedure.

9 Knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of a ship in the event of damage to and consequent

flooding of a compartment and counter measures to be taken.

10 Action to limit damage and salve the ship following a fire, explosion, collision or grounding,

including protection of the marine environment.

11 Action to safe guard all persons on board in emergencies.

Topic 1.6 –Shipboard Operations and Management

1 Organisation of fire and abandon ship drills.

2 Methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction.

3 Maintenance of operational conditions of life-saving appliances, fire-fighting appliances and

other safety systems.

4 Responsibilities under International Convention for Prevention of Pollution including masters’

duties, obligations and liabilities, including the keeping of records.

5 Methods and equipment to prevent pollution and their use in case of pollution incident.

6 Knowledge of personnel management, organisation and training including disciplinary

procedures.

7 Application of hours of work and rest requirements.

8 Master’s responsibility with respect to stowaways and prevention of smuggling.

9 Precautions to safeguard against terrorism, piracy and armed robbery.

10 Methods of pest control, fumigation of holds and living spaces, safeguards in applying various

methods.

11 Knowledge and application of current Occupational Health & Safety standards including Safe

Working Practices and the main elements of Risk Assessment.

12 Safe manning, crew agreements, conditions of employment, official log book and the law

relating to entries.

13 Knowledge of international conventions relevant to the operation of ships, including certificates

and other documents required to be carried on board ships.

14 Requirements for statutory and classification surveys.

15 Putting into port with damage to ship and/or cargo, both from business and technical points of

view, safeguarding of cargo.

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16 Towage and salvage agreements.

17 Obligations with respect to pilotage.

18 Maritime declarations of health and requirements of the international health regulations.

19 Purpose and application of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

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Appendix B

Oral Examination Syllabuses – Engineer Officers

General Notes:

1. It should be noted that the following is not a fully detailed list of orals questions, but a

list of topics about which candidates are expected to have adequate knowledge, and is

provided for the guidance of candidates only.

2. The Examiner may ask any questions relevant to the following topic areas, and / or ask

the candidate to provide answers in diagrammatic form, or to complete simple

calculations, to the extent necessary to test the candidate’s competency in the managerial,

operational and safety aspects related to the duties of the grade and kilowatt of certificate

applied for.

3. During the examination, candidates will be required to demonstrate that they possess an

adequate knowledge and understanding in the use of the English language.

1. Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (Unlimited)

Topic 1.1 - Watchkeeping

1 Routine associated with taking over, accepting and handing over a watch.

2 Compilation of machinery space log book and understanding significance of readings taken.

3 Routine duties undertaken during a watch at sea, at anchor and in port.

4 Changeover of systems from remote/automatic to local control.

5 Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions in the event of

equipment breakdown, fire, flooding or accident.

6 Methods of checking water level in boilers and action necessary if water level is abnormal.

7 Recognition of boiler water contamination and actions to be taken.

8 Action in the event of scavenge fire/crankcase mist alarm.

9 Engine-room teamwork principles.

Topic 1.2 - Operating Main and Auxiliary Machinery and Associated Control Systems

1 Working principles of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.

2 Preparation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery for sea.

3 Operation of machinery and plant in engine and boiler rooms.

4 Operation of auxiliary boilers, including combustion system.

5 Location of common faults in machinery and plant in engine and boiler rooms and action

necessary to prevent damage.

6 Routine pumping operations of bilge, ballast, fuel oil, diesel oil, lubricating oil, fresh water and

cargo systems.

Topic 1.3 – Operating Alternators, Generators and Control Systems

1 Preparation, starting, coupling and changing over of alternators and generators.

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2 Location of common faults in generating plant and appropriate action to prevent damage.

3 Location of common faults in control systems and appropriate action to prevent damage.

Topic 1.4 – Maintenance and Repair of Shipboard Machinery and Equipment

1 Safe working practices including risk assessment, entering enclosed or confined spaces and

permits to work.

2 Safe isolations of electrical and other plant and equipment in preparation for work to be carried

out on them.

3 Use of appropriate tools for fault finding, maintenance and repair of shipboard plant and

equipment.

4 Constructional details of machinery and plant in engine and boiler rooms.

Topic 1.5 – Seaworthiness of the Ship

1 General knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship and the proper names for the

various parts.

2 Understanding the fundamentals of watertight integrity of the hull.

3 Understanding of the fundamental actions to be taken in the event of partial loss of intact

buoyancy.

Topic 1.6 – Shipboard Operations and Administrations

1 An understanding of the operation of various types of shipboard fire-fighting and life-saving

appliances and equipment, together with an understanding of the associated safety aspects and

precautions related to operation and use of such equipment.

2 Appropriate action in response to fires on board, within and external to machinery spaces,

shutdown and isolation of plant and equipment.

3 Organisation of emergency parties and drills; fire and safety plans.

4 Basic knowledge of Omani and International legislations in relation to safety, security and


5 Shipboard precautions, including bunkering precautions, to prevent pollution and actions to be

taken in event of a pollution incident, SOPEP manual.

6 Knowledge of ships’ certification, the role of Port State Control and Flag State Control officers

and classification societies.

7 Basic knowledge of machinery and equipment surveys.

8 Basic knowledge of Omani and international Occupational Health & Safety standards as it

applies to the maritime industry.

9 Preparations for docking and undocking and precautions and dangers whilst in dock, including

Occupational Health & Safety considerations.

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2. Chief and Second engineer officers (Unlimited) and Chief and Second engineer officers (ships

of kW<3000)

Notes:

a. Candidates for Chief and second engineer officers grade of certificate can be asked questions

from all topics listed below, however the focus of the questions and the assessment, will be

related to the main management responsibilities and shipboard duties involved in the

certificate being applied for (Grade and kW).

b. As this syllabus also incorporates the syllabus for lower grade certificates, the Examiner may

ask questions related to those lower grade certificates as it effects the overall safe operation

of the vessel.

Topic 1.1 – Operating, Testing and Maintaining Marine Engineering Systems

1 Monitoring marine diesel propulsion machinery, including trunk and cross-head diesel engines,

starting and reversing systems, gearing systems and clutches, cooling and lubrication systems

and fuel oil preparation systems.

2 Assessment of power output and efficiency of propulsion plant and actions to maintain safe and

efficient operation.

3 Monitoring automatic control and alarm systems for propulsion and auxiliary machinery.

4 Sensing, monitoring and measuring devices associated with marine equipment.

5 Monitoring propulsive transmission systems, including thrust and shaft bearings, stern tubes

and propellers.

6 Methods of manoeuvring, including bridge control systems and controllable pitch propellers.

7 Monitoring auxiliary diesel engines and associated equipment.

8 Monitoring auxiliary steam boilers and associated equipment.

9 Monitoring air compressors, receivers and associated equipment.

10 Methods of testing fuel oil, lubricating oil and cooling water and action necessary to maintain

safe conditions.

11 Methods of boiler water testing and conditioning and action to be taken to maintain safe

conditions.

12 Maintaining following:

.1 bilge, ballast and fuel oil pumping systems;

.2 pollution prevention equipment and systems;

.3 steering and stabilising systems, including bow thrusters;

.4 refrigeration and air-conditioning systems;

.5 cargo handling equipment and deck machinery; and

.6 fresh water production and conditioning systems.

Topic 1.2 – Operating, Testing and Maintaining Marine Electrical, Electronic and Control

Engineering Systems

1 Operating, testing and maintaining following;

.1 Alternators, generators, motors, switchgear and batteries;

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.2 AC and DC distribution systems; and

.3 Electrical and electronic control systems.

Topic 1.3 – Plan, Schedule and Organize Maintenance and Repair

1 Through knowledge of safe working practices including risk assessment, entering enclosed or

confined spaces and permits to work.

2 Understanding dry dock procedures, planned maintenance systems, temporary and permanent

repairs, hull and machinery surveys, and properties of materials.

3 Fault finding and rectification of faults in shipboard mechanical and electrical plant and

equipment, including pneumatic and electronic control systems.

Topic 1.4 – Emergency Situations and Damage Control

1 Actions to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies.

2 Principles and methods of fire prevention, detection and extinction in all areas of a ship.

3 Principles of structural fire protection.

4 A thorough knowledge of ship construction.

5 Developing emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations.

6 Actions to limit damage following fire, explosion, collision or grounding.

7 Functions and use of life-saving appliances.

8 Pollution prevention - action in response to a pollution incident - SOPEP manual.

9 Procedures for operating main machinery under emergency conditions.

10 Effects of damage to and consequent flooding of a compartment on the trim and stability of the

ship and appropriate countermeasures.

Topic 1.5 – Shipboard Operations and Management

1 Knowledge of principles of establishing a safe engineering watch at sea, at anchor and in port.

2 Precautions against fires or explosions, explosive mixtures and sources of ignition.

3 Maintenance of fire-fighting, detection and extinguishing systems.

4 Maintenance of life-saving appliances and equipment including launching appliances.

5 Preparation for heavy weather, maintenance of watertight integrity of the hull.

6 Procedures for the safe and efficient operation in the UMS mode.

7 Knowledge of Omani and International legislations in relation to safety, security and pollution

prevention.

8 Knowledge and application of current Occupational Health & Safety standards including Safe

Working Practices and the main elements of Risk Assessment.

9 Maintaining ships certificates and dealing with Port State Control and Flag State Control

Officers and classification societies.

10 Purpose and application of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

11 Planning and monitoring dry docking.

12 Understanding precautions and dangers whilst in dock, including Occupational Health & Safety

issues.

13 Effective managements, organisation and training of engine department personnel.

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Appendix C

Written Examination Syllabuses – Chief Mates

1. Navigation

Topic 1.1 – Voyage Planning, Navigation and Position Determination

1 Voyage planning taking into account ship, cargo, season and weather conditions.

2 Parameters for position monitoring on ocean passages using celestial observations of the sun

and stars using appropriate techniques including determining ship’s Most Probable Position

given dead reckoning position and stars’ observations.

3 Verifying that celestial techniques are correctly applied by watchkeeping officers.

4 Appropriate techniques for position monitoring using terrestrial observations in any area being

navigated.

5 Navigation in restricted visibility (Bind pilotage techniques).

6 Calculating time, course and positions of rendezvous when providing assistant for a ship in

distress.

7 Modern electronic navigational aids with specific knowledge of their operating principles,

limitations, sources of error, detection of misrepresentation of information and methods of

correction to obtain accurate position fixing.

Topic 1.2 - Routeing and Reporting Systems

1 Knowledge of the IMO ships’ routeing systems.

2 Principles of weather routeing system including methods of constructing a least time track, ship

and shore based routeing, construction of ship’s performance curves and exchange of

information.

3 Objectives of mandatory ships’ reporting systems including principles for various ship

reporting systems, VTS systems and the use of AIS within reporting systems.

Topic 1.3 - Tropical Revolving Storms (TRS)

1 Knowledge of the formation and characteristics of the tropical revolving storms.

2 Signs which give warning of the approach of a tropical revolving storm.

3 Correct avoidance procedure when in the vicinity of, or within, a tropical revolving storm at

sea or in port.

Topic 1.4- Shallow Waters and Interactions

1 A thorough understanding of the principles and actions shall be taken when encountering squat,

interaction between passing ships and, interaction between own ship and nearby banks (canal

effect).

2 Dangers related to ship-tug interaction.

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2. Ship stability

Topic 1.1- Statical Stability

1 Knowledge of list, trim, combined list and trim calculations, loading/discharging/ transferring

weight(s) to reach required list/trim.

2 Knowledge of true mean draught, relationship between GM and maximum list during

loading/discharging and, angle of loll.

3 Knowledge of factors affecting trim and stability such as: FSE, ice formation on

superstructure, water absorption by deck cargo and retention of water on deck.

4 Understanding effects of free surface, change of beam, change of freeboard, change of KG

and shift of cargo on the vessel’s GM and GZ curve.

5 Calculating true mean draft and knowledge of inclining experiment.

Topic 1.2 –Dynamical Stability

1 Knowledge of definition, calculation, rolling and dynamical stability, wind heeling moment

and factors affecting GZ curves.

2 Understanding rolling of ships, factors which affect the rolling period of a vessel (GM, mass

distribution), anti-rolling methods and tools, synchronous and parametric rolling and pitching

and, approximate GM by means of rolling period tests.

3 Knowledge of heel due to turning.

Topic 1.3- Shear Force, Bending Moments and Torsional Stress

1 Knowledge of definition, calculation, diagrams, SF-BM relationship, loading instruments and,

wave-induced and cargo-induced torsional stresses.

Topic 1.4- Dry-docking and Grounding

1 Understanding effect of flooding on transverse stability and trim, permeability of cargo and

compartment, virtual loss of GM due to flooding and effect of flooding on list and trim.

Topic 1.5 - Stability Requirements

1 Knowledge and application of international stability standards including those specified in the

Load Line Rules 1966, IMO International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 and IMO

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Appendix D

Written Examination Syllabuses – Second Engineers

1. General engineering knowledge

Part 1 - Auxiliary Machineries

1 Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transmission including gas cycles, properties of

vapours, steam cycles, refrigeration, combustion, heat transfer and air conditioning.

2 Understanding of mechanics and hydromechanics including balancing, simple harmonic

motion, combined stress, strain, torsion and fluid mechanics.

3 Design features, operative mechanism, tests, evaluation and maintenance of;

.1 propulsive transmission systems, including thrust and shaft bearings, stern tubes and

propellers;

.2 methods of maneuvering, including bridge control systems and controllable pitch

propellers;

.3 auxiliary diesel engines and associated equipment;

.4 auxiliary turbine driven plant and associated equipment;

.5 auxiliary steam boilers and associated equipment;

.6 air compressors, receivers and associated equipment;

.7 bilge, ballast and fuel oil pumping systems;

.8 pollution prevention equipment and systems;

.9 steering and stabilising systems, including bow thrusters;

.10 refrigeration and air-conditioning systems;

.11 cargo handling equipment and deck machinery; and

.12 fresh water production and conditioning systems.

4 Technology of materials including destructive and non-destructive testing of material;

engineering processes used in construction and repair.

Part 2 - Naval Architecture

1 Knowledge of fundamental principles of ship stresses and construction arrangements.

2 Knowledge of ship stability and trim including factors affecting trim and stability, fuel and

water ballast.

3 Effects of damage to and consequent flooding of a compartment on the trim and stability of

the ship and appropriate countermeasures.

4 Understanding relationship between resistance and fuel consumption.

5 Knowledge of IMO recommendations concerning ship stability.

Part 3 - Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering

1 Basic concepts of open and closed control loops and process control.

2 Operation and use of sensors and transmitters in shipboard systems.

3 Control loop analysis including temperature, level, pressure and cascade control systems.

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4 Operation and use of governors including hydraulic and digital governors and governing

systems.

5 Design features and system configuration of automatic control equipment and safety devices

for the main engine, generator and distribution system and steam boiler.

6 System components and configuration for automatic control of generators and distribution,

steam boiler, oil purifier, refrigeration and air conditioning, pumping, steering and cargo-

handling systems.

7 Design features of high-voltage installations and safe operation and maintenance of high-

voltage systems.

8 Components, circuits, system fitting and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic control

equipment.

9 Trouble shooting of electrical and electronic control equipment including safety measures, test

equipment, interpretation of circuit symbols, troubleshooting procedure and control system

fault finding.

10 Test and calibration of sensors and transducers of pressure, temperature, flow, level, tachometer

and viscometer monitoring systems.

11 Software version control including Programmable logic controllers (PLC), Microcontrollers

and digital techniques systems.

2. Marine Diesel Engine

1 Design features of the structure, running gear, fuel injection equipment, combustion chamber

components, piston rings compatibility to cylinder liner and cylinder lubrication of a diesel

engine.

2 Operative mechanism of diesel engine system.

3 Starting up and shutting down of main machinery and associated systems, steam boilers and

associated systems, auxiliary prime mover and associated systems.

4 Efficient operations, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of

propulsion plant including parameters concerning operating limits of main diesel engine, use

of indicator diagrams, automatic sampling of engine parameters supplemented by cylinder

pressure measurement, engine diagnosis system and computer controlled surveillance, torsional

vibration and alignment of engine components.

5 Efficient operations, surveillance, performance assessment and maintaining safety of

lubrication, fuel injection, scavenging and supercharging, starting and reversing, cooling,

compressed air, hydraulic, auxiliary steam and evaporators systems.

6 Understanding system components and configuration for main engine automatic control.

7 Performance monitoring and analyzing of diesel engine including propeller diagrams, load

diagrams and Propulsion Characteristics.

8 Heat cycle, thermal efficiency and heat balance of marine diesel engine.

9 Physical and mechanical properties of fuels and lubricants including sampling and testing,

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conditions.

3. Marine Steam Turbines

1 Design features and operative mechanism of marine steam turbines.

2 Design features of marine steam boilers including feed water systems.

3 Design features and operative mechanism of marine steam turbine gear box.

4 Operating limits of propulsion plant including parameters concerning operating limits of main

steam turbine.

5 System components and configuration for marine steam turbines automatic control.

6 Performance monitoring and analyzing of marine steam turbines including propeller diagrams,

load diagrams and propulsion characteristics.

7 Heat cycle, thermal efficiency and heat balance of marine steam turbines.

8 Physical and mechanical properties of fuels and lubricants including sampling and testing,

contamination and treatment.


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Appendix E

Oral Examination Checklist – Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch

Candidate’s name: ID/passport No.: Attempt: F 2 3 4

Examination date: Starting time: Completion time: Examiner

signature: Result: Examiner name:

Subject Subject

Topic 1.1- Nautical publications & Voyage

planning * Topic 1.3 - Ship Maneuvering and Handling

*

Use and maintenance of Nautical Publications Maneuvering techniques

Chart symbols and abbreviations Mooring and unmooring

Ship reporting and routeing systems Anchoring procedures

Meteorological information Narrow channels and shallow water

Passage planning Embarking/disembarking of a pilot

Topic 1.2- Watchkeeping and Position

Determination


Watchkeeping principles at sea, at anchor and under

pilotage

Cargo operations (Standards, safe practices)

Watchkeeping records Dangerous goods operations (Standards, safe practices)

RoR

Rule 6- Safe speed Load lines and draft marks

Rule 7- Risk of collision Stability criteria and booklet

Rule 8- Action to avoid collision Shipboard stresses

Rule 9- Narrow channels Inspections of cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks

Rule 10- Traffic separation schemes Topic 1.5 – Response to Emergencies

Rule 13- Overtaking Initial action following emergency situations at sea

Rule 14- Head-on situation Use of IAMSAR Manual, SMCP

Rule 15- Crossing situation Initial action following emergency situations in port

Rule 16- Action by give-way vessel Emergency parties and drills

Rule 17- Action by stand-on vessel Use and maintenance of life saving appliances

Rule 18- Responsibilities between vessels Use and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment

Rule 19-Restricted visibility Sighting fire or medical incident

RoR; Lights and shapes Launch and manage survival craft

IALA buoyage systems Basic principles of survival

Bridge teamwork principles Topic 1.6 –Shipboard Operations and Administration

Tidal /amplitudes/compass errors computations Factors affecting the watertight integrity

Use of bridge and navigation equipment;

ARPA

Safety, security and pollution prevention international

standards

ECDIS Bunkering precautions

NAVTEX Ships’ certification,

AIS Port State control

Steering system Flag State Control

Blind pilotage techniques Classification societies

Pre-departure and pre-arrival checks Precautions and dangers whilst in dock

Remarks (if any):

* Use following symbols to indicate the candidate’s performance in answering question related to the subject: (√) for acceptable, (0) for failed and (–)

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Oral Examination Checklist – Chief mate and Master

Page 1 of 2



signature: Capacity: CM/Master Result: Examiner name:

Subject Subject

Topic 1.1- Plan & Conduct Safe Navigation * Topic 1.3 - Ship Maneuvering and Handling *

Voyage planning and navigation Manoeuvring and propulsion characteristics of ships/

stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts

and speeds, squat and inter-action

Maritime IALA buoyage systems

Synoptic chart and use of weather routeing services Avoid damage caused by own ship’s bow wave and

sternwave

TRS/ avoidance of storm centers and dangerous

quadrants

Ship manoeuvring during berthing and unberthing,

approaching pilot stations, anchoring, restricted visibility,

restricted waters and shallow water

Navigating in or near ice/ice accumulation on board Management and handling of ships in heavy weather

Navigational warnings and obligatory reporting

requirements

Manoeuvring to launch rescue boats or survival craft in

bad weather

Topic 1.2- Establishing Safe Navigational

Watchkeeping Arrangements and Procedures


watchkeeping at sea/under pilotage/at anchor/in port

International standards and safe practices relating to the

carriage, stowage, securing, loading and unloading of

cargoes on various types of ships

RoR

Rule 6- Safe speed

Carriage of dangerous goods and knowledge of relevant

cargo handling equipment

Rule 7- Risk of collision Effect upon ship behaviour of lists, stiff and tender

stability conditions, large angles of heel and associated

righting precautions; the effect upon different cargoes

Rule 8- Action to avoid collision Free surface effects and correction of an angle of loll

Rule 9- Narrow channels Effect of heavy weather on the ship’s structure

Rule 10- Traffic separation schemes Specific effects on stability and stress caused by ship type

or nature of trade

Rule 13- Overtaking Assessing reported defects and damage to cargo spaces,

hatch covers and ballast tanks and take appropriate action

Rule 14- Head-on situation

Rule 15- Crossing situation Topic 1.5 – Response to Emergencies

Rule 16- Action by give-way vessel Precautions when beaching a ship

Rule 17- Action by stand-on vessel Action to be taken when grounding is imminent, after

grounding and re-floating, and subsequent surveys

Rule 18- Responsibilities between vessels Measures following loss of rudder and/or propeller &

impairment of watertight integrity of the ship

Rule 19-Restricted visibility Emergency towing arrangements and towing procedures

RoR; Lights and shapes Assisting a ship or aircraft in distress and planning and

co-ordinating SAR operations

ECDIS and ARPA; inter-relationship and optimum

use of all navigational information available

Preparation of contingency plans for response to

emergencies

Application of the Bridge Procedures Actions to be taken when disabled and in distress

Operation and care of various types of compasses Abandoning ship and survival procedure

construction of a deviation card Limiting damage and salve the ship following a fire,

explosion, collision or grounding, including protection of

the marine environment


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Oral Examination Checklist – Chief mat and Master

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Subject Remarks (if any):

Action to safe guard all persons on board in emergencies

Topic 1.6 –Shipboard Operations and Management

Organisation of fire and abandon ship drills

Use and maintenance of life-saving appliances, fire-

fighting equipment and other safety systems

Responsibilities under MARPOL including masters’

duties, obligations and liabilities, including record

keeping/SOPEP

Personnel management, organisation and training

including disciplinary procedures

Stowaways and prevention of smuggling

Precautions to safeguard against terrorism, piracy and

armed robbery

Methods of pest control, fumigation of holds and living

spaces, safeguards in applying various methods

Occupational Health & Safety standards including Safe

Working Practices and the main elements of Risk

Assessment

Safe manning, crew agreements, conditions of

employment, official log book and the law relating to

entries

certificates and other documents required to be carried on

board ships

Requirements for statutory and classification surveys

Putting into port with damage to ship and/or cargo, both

from business and technical points of view, safeguarding

of cargo

Towage and salvage agreements

Obligations with respect to pilotage

Maritime declarations of health and requirements of the

international health regulations

Purpose and application of the International Safety

Management (ISM) Code

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Oral Examination Checklist – Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch



signature: Result: Examiner name:

Subject Subject

Topic 1.1- Watchkeeping *

Topic 1.4 – Maintenance and Repair of Shipboard Machinery

and Equipment (Cont.) *

Taking over, accepting and handing over a watch Use of appropriate tools for fault finding, maintenance and repair

of shipboard plant and equipment

Maintaining log book and significance of readings taken Constructional details of machinery and plant in engine and boiler

rooms

Routine duties undertaken during a watch at sea,

at anchor and in port

Topic 1.5 – Seaworthiness of the Ship

Changeover of systems from remote/automatic to local

control

Principal structural members of a ship and the proper names for

the various parts

Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and

immediate actions in the event of equipment breakdown,

fire, flooding or accident

Watertight integrity of the hull/ actions to be taken in the event of

partial loss of intact buoyancy

Maintaining water level in boilers/ water contamination Topic 1.6 – Shipboard Operations and Administrations

Action in the event of scavenge fire/crankcase

mist alarm

Organisation of emergency parties and drills; fire and

safety plans

Engine-room teamwork principles Operation of various types of shipboard fire-fighting and life-

saving appliances and equipment, together with an understanding

of the associated safety aspects and precautions related to

operation and use of such equipment

Topic 1.2 - Operating Main and Auxiliary Machinery

and Associated Control Systems

Working principles of main propulsion and auxiliary

machinery

International legislations in relation to safety, security and


Preparation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery

for sea

Action in response to fires on board/ machinery spaces

Operation of machinery and plant in engine and boiler

rooms

Shipboard precautions including bunkering precautions,

to prevent pollution and actions to be taken in event of a pollution

incident, SOPEP manual

Operation of auxiliary boilers, including combustion

system

Ships’ certification, the role of Port State control and Flag State

Control officers and classification societies

Location of common faults in machinery and plant in

engine and boiler rooms and action necessary to prevent

damage

Preparations for docking and undocking and precautions and

dangers whilst in dock

Routine pumping operations of bilge, ballast, fuel oil,

diesel oil, lubricating oil, fresh water and cargo systems

Remarks (if any):

Topic 1.3 – Operating Alternators, Generators and

Control Systems

Preparation, starting, coupling and changing over

of alternators and generators

Location of common faults in generating plant and

appropriate action to prevent damage

Location of common faults in control systems and

appropriate action to prevent damage

Topic 1.4 – Maintenance and Repair of Shipboard

Machinery and Equipment

Safe working practices including risk assessment,

entering enclosed or confined spaces and permits

to work

Safe isolations of electrical and other plant and equipment

in preparation for work to be carried

out on them


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Oral Examination Checklist – Second and Chief Engineer Officers



signature: Capacity: 2E/CE Result: Examiner name:

Subject Subject

Topic 1.1 – Operating, Testing and Maintaining Marine

Engineering Systems * Topic 1.3 – Plan, Schedule and Organize Maintenance

and Repair *

Monitoring marine diesel propulsion machinery, including trunk

and cross-head diesel engines, starting and reversing systems,

gearing systems and clutches, cooling and lubrication systems

and fuel oil preparation systems

Fault finding and rectification of faults in shipboard

mechanical and electrical plant and equipment, including

pneumatic and electronic control systems

Assessment of power output and efficiency of propulsion plant

and actions to maintain safe and efficient operation

Dry dock procedures, planned maintenance systems,

temporary and permanent repairs, hull and machinery

surveys, and properties of materials

Monitoring automatic control and alarm systems for propulsion

and auxiliary machinery

Safe working practices/risk assessment/entering enclosed or

confined spaces/permits to work

Sensing, monitoring and measuring devices associated with

marine equipment Topic 1.4 – Emergency Situations and Damage Control

Monitoring propulsive transmission systems, including thrust and

shaft bearings, stern tubes and propellers

Actions to protect and safeguard all persons on board in

emergencies

Methods of manoeuvring, including bridge control systems and

controllable pitch propellers

Methods of fire prevention, detection and extinction in all

areas of a ship

Monitoring auxiliary diesel engines and associated equipment Developing emergency and damage control plans and handle

emergency situation

Monitoring auxiliary steam boilers and associated equipment

Actions to limit damage following fire, explosion, collision

or grounding

Monitoring air compressors, receivers and associated equipment Action in response to a pollution incident - SOPEP manual

Testing fuel oil, lubricating oil and cooling water and action

necessary to maintain safe conditions Operating main machinery under emergency conditions

Boiler water testing and conditioning and action to be taken to

maintain safe conditions Countermeasures following flooding of a compartment

Maintaining bilge, ballast and fuel oil pumping systems Topic 1.5 – Shipboard Operations and Management

Maintaining pollution prevention equipment and systems establishing a safe engineering watch at sea, at anchor and in

port

Maintaining steering and stabilising systems, including bow

thrusters

Precautions against fires or explosions, explosive mixtures

and sources of ignition

Maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems Maintenance of fire-fighting, detection and extinguishing

systems

Maintaining cargo handling equipment and deck machinery Maintenance of life-saving appliances and equipment

including launching appliances

Maintaining fresh water production and conditioning systems Preparation for heavy weather, maintenance of watertight

integrity of the hull

Topic 1.2 – Operating, Testing and Maintaining Marine

Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering Systems Safe and efficient operation in the UMS mode

Operating, testing and maintaining Alternators, generators,

motors, switchgear and batteries

International legislations in relation to safety, security and

pollution prevention

Operating, testing and maintaining AC and DC distribution

systems

Maintaining ships certificates and dealing with Port State

control and Flag State Control Officers and classification

societies

Operating, testing and maintaining Electrical and electronic

control systems

Application of the International Safety Management (ISM)

Code

Effective managements, organisation and training of engine

department personnel

Remarks (If any):


for moderate.

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