Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Academic Qualification Maximum Age limit
Graduation in BE (Mechanical) Engineering / Naval Architecture with minimum marks of 50% in final year
and with minimum 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th or in Degree Exam. 28 years
INSTTUTES APPROVED FOR CONDUCTING PRE-SEA TRAINING FOR MECHANICAL GRADUATE ENGINEERING (GME)
1 Garden Engineers Ltd. Gandhinagar,
Reach Ship Builders &
Kolkata
Phone 91 33 2564 2849
Fax: 91 33 2544 3421
2. Applied Research International
B-1, Hauz Khas, Ground Floor,
East Wing, New Delhi-110 016
3 International Maritime Institute
Ltd, 13, Institutional Area,
Surajpur Kasna Road, Greater
Noida 201306 Gautam Budha
Nagar (UP)
Pin Code: 201306
Telephone: +91-0120–2326311, 2326312
Fax: +91-0120-203056
Official Website / Institution home page: imiindia.com
Email: training@imiindia.com
4 Cochin Shipyard Ltd.,
P.B. No. 1653,Administrative
Bldg., Perumanoor,Kochi- 682015
Tel : 9847931062 Fax: +91-484-2370897
Email: pro@cochinshipyard.com
5 Chidambaram Institute of
Maritime Technology, No.6,
Second Line Beach, Chennai-600
001.
6 Coimbatore Marine Centre, 1166,
Maruvarasi,
Trichy Road, Coimbatore - 641
045.
7 Maritime Foundation,
City Centre, 132, Sivananda
Salai, Gill Nagar Extension,
Choolaimedu, Chennai 600094
8 Academy of Maritime Education
& Training,
3/4/5, Ambedkar Street, Gandhi
Nagar,Saligramam, Chennai-93
9 Vel’s Academy of Maritime
Education and Training,
Thalambur of Old Mahabalipuram
High Road, {IT Highway], Near
Navalur, Chennai 603103.
10 RL Institute of Nautical Science,
14-B, Sathya Sai Nagar,
Madurai – 625 003. Tamilnadu.
11 Institute of Maritime Studies,
I.S.B.T. Complex, Bogda, Vascoda-
Gama,Goa-403802
12 Marine Engineering and
Research Institute, [IIMS] Hay
Bunder Road, Mumbai–400 033.
13 Samundra Institute of Maritime
Studies,
Gath No.158/159, Village
Taakwe, Khurd, Taluka Maval,
Mumbai –Pune Highway, District
Pune, Maharashtra
Tel: + 91 2114 399 500 Fax: + 91 2114 399 600
Email: admission.sims@samundra.com
14 Great Eastern shipping company
Training Instiutte
Survey No.56, village Taungarli,
Taluka Maval, Lonavala, Pune
15 PSN College of Engineering &
Technology
Mela Thediyoor, Palayamkottai,
Tirunelveli District, Pin – 627 152.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Saloon Department
Chief Cook
A Chief Cook is a senior unlicensed crewmember working in the Saloon department of a merchant ship.
The chief cook directs and participates in the preparation and serving of meals; determines timing and sequence of operations required to meet serving times; inspects galley and equipment for cleanliness and proper storage and preparation of food.
There is no more Chief Steward rank, the work is being performed by chief cook like taking Inventory and keep store arranged
Steward
A Steward is an unlicensed, entry-level crewmember in the saloon Department of a merchant ship. This position can also be referred to as Steward (the usual term on British ships), Galley Utilityman, Messman, Supply or Waiter
The role of the Steward consists mainly of stocking, cleaning and assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.
The Steward often stocks such as food, linen, and utensils and making sure they arrive where they're needed. Closely involved with the storeroom operations, the Steward will assist in taking inventory. The Steward also is typically in charge of the ship's linens, not only sorting, counting, and stocking but also issuing them to the crew.
The Steward is a foodhandler, and perhaps most visible while assisting the chief cook with the serving of meals. Depending on the ship, this can include taking orders and delivering the food to the tables in the ship's messroom. The Steward also customarily sets out the "night lunches" for watchstanders preparing to start late night watches, as well as setting and clearing tables.
A ship's galley and eating areas are notoriously hard to keep clean and sanitary, and this activity keeps the Steward busy for much of his time. The Steward must clean the ship's mess and officer's saloon, and the gear in both. This includes keeping the decks clean by sweeping and scrubbing. The Steward disposes of trash and garbage and keeps garbage cans clean. Other tasks could include defrosting and cleansing refrigerators, cleaning bright work and woodwork, and removing grease and finger marks from paintwork.
Depending on the ship and crewing, the Steward may be responsible for other cleaning duties, such as stairways and passageways, laundry rooms, refrigerated spaces, storerooms, linen lockers and any other areas assigned to the steward's department. A Steward may be responsible for making up and cleaning rooms, toilets, and showers of officers.
A Chief Cook is a senior unlicensed crewmember working in the Saloon department of a merchant ship.
The chief cook directs and participates in the preparation and serving of meals; determines timing and sequence of operations required to meet serving times; inspects galley and equipment for cleanliness and proper storage and preparation of food.
There is no more Chief Steward rank, the work is being performed by chief cook like taking Inventory and keep store arranged
Steward
A Steward is an unlicensed, entry-level crewmember in the saloon Department of a merchant ship. This position can also be referred to as Steward (the usual term on British ships), Galley Utilityman, Messman, Supply or Waiter
The role of the Steward consists mainly of stocking, cleaning and assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.
The Steward often stocks such as food, linen, and utensils and making sure they arrive where they're needed. Closely involved with the storeroom operations, the Steward will assist in taking inventory. The Steward also is typically in charge of the ship's linens, not only sorting, counting, and stocking but also issuing them to the crew.
The Steward is a foodhandler, and perhaps most visible while assisting the chief cook with the serving of meals. Depending on the ship, this can include taking orders and delivering the food to the tables in the ship's messroom. The Steward also customarily sets out the "night lunches" for watchstanders preparing to start late night watches, as well as setting and clearing tables.
A ship's galley and eating areas are notoriously hard to keep clean and sanitary, and this activity keeps the Steward busy for much of his time. The Steward must clean the ship's mess and officer's saloon, and the gear in both. This includes keeping the decks clean by sweeping and scrubbing. The Steward disposes of trash and garbage and keeps garbage cans clean. Other tasks could include defrosting and cleansing refrigerators, cleaning bright work and woodwork, and removing grease and finger marks from paintwork.
Depending on the ship and crewing, the Steward may be responsible for other cleaning duties, such as stairways and passageways, laundry rooms, refrigerated spaces, storerooms, linen lockers and any other areas assigned to the steward's department. A Steward may be responsible for making up and cleaning rooms, toilets, and showers of officers.
Engine Department
ENGINE DEPARTMENT
Chief Engineer
Second Engineer
Third Engineer
Fourth Engineer
Fifth engineer/Engine Cadet
Electrical officer
Oiler
Wiper
Chief Engineer
A maritime Chief Engineer is responsible for all operations and maintenance that has to do with any and all engineering equipment throughout the entire ship.
The Chief Engineer also determines the fuel, lube oil, and other consumables required for a voyage, required inventory for spare parts, oversees fuel, lube, and slop oil transfers, prepares the engine room for inspection by local marine/safety authorities (e.g. U.S. Coast Guard, Vetting inspection), oversees all major maintenance, is required to be in the engine room during manoeuvring operations, and is in charge of the engine room during emergency situations. Chief reports to company and update the Planned Maintenance system onboard .This is the short list of a Chief Engineer's duties aboard a merchant vessel.
The Chief's primary assistant, the First Assistant Engineer/Second Engineer, supervises the daily operation of the engine room and engine department and reports directly to the Chief.
Chief Engineer's Licenses are divided into different types for the various types of engine- and power-plant found on ships. These are commonly divided as Steam and Motor Ships. These categories are often further divided into various horsepower ranges. Obtaining a Chief Engineer's License for Unlimited Horsepower is, by far, the highest achievement a licensed engineering officer can reach on a merchant vessel. Sailing as Chief Engineer is an immense undertaking of great responsibility.
First Assistant Engineer/Second Engineer
A First Assistant Engineer (also called the Second Engineer in some countries) is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel. This title is used for the person on a ship responsible for supervising the daily maintenance and operation of the engine department, maintains safety log. He or she reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
On a merchant vessel, depending on term usage, "The First" or "The Second" is the marine engineer second in command of the engine department after the ship's Chief Engineer. Due to the supervisory role this engineer plays, in addition to being responsible for the refrigeration systems, main engines (steam/gas turbine, diesel), and any other equipment not assigned to the Second Assistant Engineer/Third Engineer or the Third Assistant Engineer/Fourth Engineer(s), he is typically the busiest engineer aboard the ship. If the engine room requires 24/7 attendance and other junior engineers can cover the three watch rotations, The First is usually a "day worker" from 0800-1800.
The First Assistant/Second Engineer is usually in charge of preparing the engine room for arrival, departure, or standby and oversees major overhauls on critical equipment.
Second Assistant Engineer / Third Engineer
A Second Assistant Engineer or Third Engineer is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel.
The Second Assistant is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, auxiliary engines, condensate and feed systems, and is the third most senior marine engineer on board. Depending on usage, "The Second" or "The Third" is also typically in charge of fuelling (a.k.a. bunkering), granted the officer holds a valid Person In Charge (PIC) endorsement for fuel transfer operations.
The exact duties of this position will often depend upon the type of ship and arrangement of the engine department. On ships with steam propulsion plants The Second/Third is in charge of the boilers, combustion control, soot blowers, condensate and feed equipment, feed pumps, fuel, and condensers. On diesel and gas turbine propulsion plants The Second is in charge of auxiliary boilers, auxiliary engines, incinerator, air compressors, fuel, and fuel oil purifiers.
Third Assistant Engineer/Fourth Engineer
The Third Assistant Engineer, also known as the Fourth Engineer, is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel.
Generally the most junior marine engineer of the ship, this person is usually responsible for Air compressors, sewage treatment, lube oil, fuel oil, bilge, and oily water separation systems. Depending on usage, he or she is called "The Third" or "The Fourth" and usually stands a watch and sometimes assists the third mate in maintaining proper operation of the lifeboats.
Oiler/Motorman
An oiler is a worker whose main job is to oil machinery. Today most such positions have been eliminated through technological change; lubrication tends to require less human intervention, so that workers seldom have oiling as a principal duty.
On a merchant ship, an oiler is an unlicensed member of the engineering department. But are in possession of watch keeping certificate issued by DG Shipping .The position is one of the most junior crewmembers in the engine room of a ship. The oiler is senior only to a wiper.
As a member of the engineering department, the oiler operates and maintains the propulsion and assist engineers in maintenance job and in Watch in watch keeping ships. Oilers also deal with the "hotel" facilities onboard, notably the sewage, lighting, air conditioning and water systems. They assist bulk fuel transfers and require training in firefighting.
Wiper
A wiper is the most junior crewmember in the engine room of a ship. Their role consists of cleaning the engine spaces and machinery, and assisting the engineers as directed.
Chief Engineer
Second Engineer
Third Engineer
Fourth Engineer
Fifth engineer/Engine Cadet
Electrical officer
Oiler
Wiper
Chief Engineer
A maritime Chief Engineer is responsible for all operations and maintenance that has to do with any and all engineering equipment throughout the entire ship.
The Chief Engineer also determines the fuel, lube oil, and other consumables required for a voyage, required inventory for spare parts, oversees fuel, lube, and slop oil transfers, prepares the engine room for inspection by local marine/safety authorities (e.g. U.S. Coast Guard, Vetting inspection), oversees all major maintenance, is required to be in the engine room during manoeuvring operations, and is in charge of the engine room during emergency situations. Chief reports to company and update the Planned Maintenance system onboard .This is the short list of a Chief Engineer's duties aboard a merchant vessel.
The Chief's primary assistant, the First Assistant Engineer/Second Engineer, supervises the daily operation of the engine room and engine department and reports directly to the Chief.
Chief Engineer's Licenses are divided into different types for the various types of engine- and power-plant found on ships. These are commonly divided as Steam and Motor Ships. These categories are often further divided into various horsepower ranges. Obtaining a Chief Engineer's License for Unlimited Horsepower is, by far, the highest achievement a licensed engineering officer can reach on a merchant vessel. Sailing as Chief Engineer is an immense undertaking of great responsibility.
First Assistant Engineer/Second Engineer
A First Assistant Engineer (also called the Second Engineer in some countries) is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel. This title is used for the person on a ship responsible for supervising the daily maintenance and operation of the engine department, maintains safety log. He or she reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
On a merchant vessel, depending on term usage, "The First" or "The Second" is the marine engineer second in command of the engine department after the ship's Chief Engineer. Due to the supervisory role this engineer plays, in addition to being responsible for the refrigeration systems, main engines (steam/gas turbine, diesel), and any other equipment not assigned to the Second Assistant Engineer/Third Engineer or the Third Assistant Engineer/Fourth Engineer(s), he is typically the busiest engineer aboard the ship. If the engine room requires 24/7 attendance and other junior engineers can cover the three watch rotations, The First is usually a "day worker" from 0800-1800.
The First Assistant/Second Engineer is usually in charge of preparing the engine room for arrival, departure, or standby and oversees major overhauls on critical equipment.
Second Assistant Engineer / Third Engineer
A Second Assistant Engineer or Third Engineer is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel.
The Second Assistant is usually in charge of boilers, fuel, auxiliary engines, condensate and feed systems, and is the third most senior marine engineer on board. Depending on usage, "The Second" or "The Third" is also typically in charge of fuelling (a.k.a. bunkering), granted the officer holds a valid Person In Charge (PIC) endorsement for fuel transfer operations.
The exact duties of this position will often depend upon the type of ship and arrangement of the engine department. On ships with steam propulsion plants The Second/Third is in charge of the boilers, combustion control, soot blowers, condensate and feed equipment, feed pumps, fuel, and condensers. On diesel and gas turbine propulsion plants The Second is in charge of auxiliary boilers, auxiliary engines, incinerator, air compressors, fuel, and fuel oil purifiers.
Third Assistant Engineer/Fourth Engineer
The Third Assistant Engineer, also known as the Fourth Engineer, is a licensed member of the engineering department on a merchant vessel.
Generally the most junior marine engineer of the ship, this person is usually responsible for Air compressors, sewage treatment, lube oil, fuel oil, bilge, and oily water separation systems. Depending on usage, he or she is called "The Third" or "The Fourth" and usually stands a watch and sometimes assists the third mate in maintaining proper operation of the lifeboats.
Oiler/Motorman
An oiler is a worker whose main job is to oil machinery. Today most such positions have been eliminated through technological change; lubrication tends to require less human intervention, so that workers seldom have oiling as a principal duty.
On a merchant ship, an oiler is an unlicensed member of the engineering department. But are in possession of watch keeping certificate issued by DG Shipping .The position is one of the most junior crewmembers in the engine room of a ship. The oiler is senior only to a wiper.
As a member of the engineering department, the oiler operates and maintains the propulsion and assist engineers in maintenance job and in Watch in watch keeping ships. Oilers also deal with the "hotel" facilities onboard, notably the sewage, lighting, air conditioning and water systems. They assist bulk fuel transfers and require training in firefighting.
Wiper
A wiper is the most junior crewmember in the engine room of a ship. Their role consists of cleaning the engine spaces and machinery, and assisting the engineers as directed.
What is Merchant Navy
MERCHANT NAVY
The Merchant Navy of a country refers to the non-combatant ships that are used to transport cargo during times of war and peace as well as the people who man them. Mariners spend much of their lives at sea. Conditions on ships can be cramped, noisy and dangerous and yet they go, because of exceptional earning potential and the opportunity to see the world.
If you wish to live life which is free of the restraints of life ashore, a life which is full of adventure and exotic lands, then the merchant navy might be the right place for you.
There are three main departments on a ship:
Deck Department
Engine Department
Galley Department
Check other post for detailed description of each Department
The Merchant Navy of a country refers to the non-combatant ships that are used to transport cargo during times of war and peace as well as the people who man them. Mariners spend much of their lives at sea. Conditions on ships can be cramped, noisy and dangerous and yet they go, because of exceptional earning potential and the opportunity to see the world.
If you wish to live life which is free of the restraints of life ashore, a life which is full of adventure and exotic lands, then the merchant navy might be the right place for you.
There are three main departments on a ship:
Deck Department
Engine Department
Galley Department
Check other post for detailed description of each Department
Deck Department
DECK DEPARTMENT
Captain
Chief officer
Second Officer
Third Officer
Deck Cadet
Bosun
AB
OS
Captain or Master
The Captain or Master of a merchant vessel is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. A Ship's Captain, also called Shipmaster, is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag state policies.
A Ship's Captain commands and manages all ship's personnel, and typically in charge of the ship's accounting, payrolls, and inventories. The Captain is responsible for compliance with immigration and customs regulations, maintaining the ship's certificates and documentation, compliance with the vessel's security plan, as mandated by the International Maritime Organization. The Captain is responsible for responding to and reporting in case of accidents and incidents, and in case of injuries and illness among the ship's crew and passengers.
A Ship's Captain must have a Master Mariner's license, issued by the ship's flag state. Various types of licenses exist, specifying the maximum vessel size (in gross tonnage) and in what geographic areas the captain can operate. An unlimited master's license allows the captain to operate any vessel worldwide. Restricted tonnage licenses include vessel categories down to 100 tons gross tonnage and below. A candidate for an unlimited master's licenses requires several years of seagoing experience as third mate, second mate, and chief mate.
Chief Officer /First Officer
A Chief Mate (C/M) or Chief Officer, usually also synonymous with the First Mate or First Officer (except on passenger liners, which often carry both), is a licensed member and head of the deck department of a merchant ship. The chief mate is customarily a watchstander and is in charge of the ship's cargo and deck crew.
The chief mate is responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship. Responsibilities include the crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue. The Chief Mate is second in command on merchant ships that do not carry a Staff Captain.
Cargo Officer
As cargo officer, a chief mate oversees the loading, stowage, securing and unloading of cargoes. Moreover the chief mate is accountable for the care of cargo during the voyage. This includes a general responsibility for the ship's stability and special care for cargoes that are dangerous, hazardous or harmful.
A ship is balanced precariously under the best of conditions upon the water and is subject to a number of forces, such as wind, swells, and storms which could capsize it. The cargo officer uses tools like ballasting and load balancing to optimize the ship's performance for the type of environment expected to be encountered.
A chief mate is almost always a watchstander. In port and at sea, the chief mate is responsible to the captain for keeping the ship, crew, and cargo safe for eight hours each day. Traditionally, the chief mate stands a "4-8" watch: from 4 AM until 8 AM and 4 PM until 8 PM. On watch, the mate must enforce all applicable regulations, such as the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and pollution regulations. In port, the watch focuses on duties such as cargo operations, fire and security watches, monitoring communications and the anchor or mooring lines.
IMO regulations require the officer be fluent in English. This is required for a number of reasons, such as ability to use nautical charts and nautical publications, to understand weather and safety messages, communicate with other ships and coast stations, and to be able to work with a multi-lingual crew.
Second officer
A second mate (2/M) or second officer is a licensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The second mate is the third in command and a watchkeeping officer, customarily the ship's navigator. Other duties vary, but the second mate is often the medical officer and in charge of maintaining distress signalling equipment.
The navigator role focuses on creating the ship's passage plans. A passage plan is a comprehensive, step by step description of how the voyage is to proceed from berth to berth. The plan includes undocking, departure, the en route portion of a voyage, approach, and mooring at the destination.
The GMDSS officer role consists of performing tests and maintenance, and ensuring the proper log-keeping on the ship's Global Maritime Distress Safety System equipment. Safety equipment includes Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons, a NAVTEX unit, INMARSAT consoles, various radios, Search and Rescue Transponders, and Digital Selective Calling systems.
Watchstanding
A second mate is almost always a watchstander. In port and at sea, the second mate is responsible to the captain for keeping the ship, its crew, and its cargo safe for eight hours each day. Traditionally, the second mate stands a "12-4" watch: from midnight until 4am and noon until 4pm. On watch, he must enforce all applicable regulations, such as safety of life at sea and pollution regulations. In port, the watch focuses on duties such as cargo operations, fire and security watches, monitoring communications, and the anchor or mooring lines.
Third Officer
A Third Mate (3/M) or Third Officer is a licensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The third mate is a watchstander and customarily the ship's safety officer. Other duties vary depending on the type of ship, its crewing, and other factors.
Duties related to the role of safety officer focus on responsibility for items such as firefighting equipment, lifeboats, and various other emergency systems.
Watchstanding
A third mate is almost always a watchstander. In port and at sea, the third mate is responsible to the captain for keeping the ship, its crew, and its cargo safe for eight hours each day. Traditionally, the third mate stands an "8-12" watch: from 8am until 12 noon and 8pm until midnight. On watch, the mate must enforce all applicable regulations, such as safety of life at sea and pollution regulations. In port, the watch focuses on duties such as cargo operations, fire watches, watches, monitoring communications, and monitoring the anchor or mooring lines.
Bosun
A boatswain or bosun is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The boatswain supervises the other unlicensed members of the ship's deck department, and typically is not a watchstander. As deck crew foremen, the boatswain plans the day's work and assigns tasks to the deck crew. As work is completed, the boatswain checks on completed work for compliance with approved operating procedures.
Outside the supervisory role, the boatswain regularly inspects the vessel and performs a variety of routine, skilled, and semi-skilled duties to maintain all areas of the ship not maintained by the engineering department. These duties can include cleaning, painting, and maintaining the vessel's hull, superstructure and deck equipment as well as executing a formal preventive maintenance program.
Pumpman
The pumpman's job is to keep the liquid cargo system on a tanker running. The liquid cargo system consists of several components. A major component is the pumps themselves, including not only the liquid cargo transfer pumps but also the liquid cargo stripping pumps. Another component consists of the equipment that conditions the cargo, including liquid cargo coalescers and separators, strainers, and filters. The third component consists of all the piping, valves, fittings, and deck machinery directly related to the transfer of liquid cargo.
Pumpmen also maintain the cargo lines and connection manifolds.
The pumpman's job has three aspects: repairing equipment when it breaks, monitoring equipment to ensure it is working, and maintaining equipment to prevent breakage..
Some common activities include rebuilding valves pumps and correcting leaks in the cargo system. Pumpmen also often repack valves and glands. Pumpmen also spend a lot of time lubricating parts, such as glands, bearings and reach rods.
Able Seaman
An Able Seaman (AB) is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. An AB may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles.
Watchstander
At sea an AB watchstander's duties include standing watch as helmsman and lookout. A helmsman is required to maintain a steady course, properly execute all rudder orders and communicate utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering. A watchstander may be called upon to stand security-related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch while the ship is not underway.
Knowing how to safely work aloft to maintain cargo rigging is a skill set required of an AB.
An AB day worker performs general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department. This can include maintenance of the ship’s metal structures such as chipping, scraping, cleaning, priming, and painting. Areas frequently in need of such maintenance include the hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, and smoke stack. Day workers also frequently perform maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats and liferafts, and emergency and damage control gear.
Ordinary Seaman
An Ordinary Seaman (OS) is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The position is an apprenticeship to become an Able Seaman, and has been for centuries. In modern times, an OS is required to work on a ship for a specific amount of time, gaining what is referred to as "sea time." Once a sufficient amount of sea time is acquired, the OS can apply to take a series of courses, and then a series of examinations to become certified as an able seaman.
An OS is generally not required to stand watch, but must pass examinations on watchstanding skills such as performing lookout duty and being a helmsman. Thus an OS will often be found on a ship's bridge after working hours taking a turn at the ship's wheel or being familiarized with bridge equipment.
During the apprenticeship, an OS performs a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas and equipment. These duties vary with the type of ship, the type of voyage, the number of crewmembers, the weather, the supervisor, and any number of other variables. However, in most cases, one can expect an ordinary seaman to clean, to perform maintenance, to work with deck equipment, and to undergo on-the-job-training under the supervision of senior deck department members.
Captain
Chief officer
Second Officer
Third Officer
Deck Cadet
Bosun
AB
OS
Captain or Master
The Captain or Master of a merchant vessel is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. A Ship's Captain, also called Shipmaster, is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag state policies.
A Ship's Captain commands and manages all ship's personnel, and typically in charge of the ship's accounting, payrolls, and inventories. The Captain is responsible for compliance with immigration and customs regulations, maintaining the ship's certificates and documentation, compliance with the vessel's security plan, as mandated by the International Maritime Organization. The Captain is responsible for responding to and reporting in case of accidents and incidents, and in case of injuries and illness among the ship's crew and passengers.
A Ship's Captain must have a Master Mariner's license, issued by the ship's flag state. Various types of licenses exist, specifying the maximum vessel size (in gross tonnage) and in what geographic areas the captain can operate. An unlimited master's license allows the captain to operate any vessel worldwide. Restricted tonnage licenses include vessel categories down to 100 tons gross tonnage and below. A candidate for an unlimited master's licenses requires several years of seagoing experience as third mate, second mate, and chief mate.
Chief Officer /First Officer
A Chief Mate (C/M) or Chief Officer, usually also synonymous with the First Mate or First Officer (except on passenger liners, which often carry both), is a licensed member and head of the deck department of a merchant ship. The chief mate is customarily a watchstander and is in charge of the ship's cargo and deck crew.
The chief mate is responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship. Responsibilities include the crew's welfare and training in areas such as safety, firefighting, search and rescue. The Chief Mate is second in command on merchant ships that do not carry a Staff Captain.
Cargo Officer
As cargo officer, a chief mate oversees the loading, stowage, securing and unloading of cargoes. Moreover the chief mate is accountable for the care of cargo during the voyage. This includes a general responsibility for the ship's stability and special care for cargoes that are dangerous, hazardous or harmful.
A ship is balanced precariously under the best of conditions upon the water and is subject to a number of forces, such as wind, swells, and storms which could capsize it. The cargo officer uses tools like ballasting and load balancing to optimize the ship's performance for the type of environment expected to be encountered.
A chief mate is almost always a watchstander. In port and at sea, the chief mate is responsible to the captain for keeping the ship, crew, and cargo safe for eight hours each day. Traditionally, the chief mate stands a "4-8" watch: from 4 AM until 8 AM and 4 PM until 8 PM. On watch, the mate must enforce all applicable regulations, such as the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and pollution regulations. In port, the watch focuses on duties such as cargo operations, fire and security watches, monitoring communications and the anchor or mooring lines.
IMO regulations require the officer be fluent in English. This is required for a number of reasons, such as ability to use nautical charts and nautical publications, to understand weather and safety messages, communicate with other ships and coast stations, and to be able to work with a multi-lingual crew.
Second officer
A second mate (2/M) or second officer is a licensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The second mate is the third in command and a watchkeeping officer, customarily the ship's navigator. Other duties vary, but the second mate is often the medical officer and in charge of maintaining distress signalling equipment.
The navigator role focuses on creating the ship's passage plans. A passage plan is a comprehensive, step by step description of how the voyage is to proceed from berth to berth. The plan includes undocking, departure, the en route portion of a voyage, approach, and mooring at the destination.
The GMDSS officer role consists of performing tests and maintenance, and ensuring the proper log-keeping on the ship's Global Maritime Distress Safety System equipment. Safety equipment includes Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons, a NAVTEX unit, INMARSAT consoles, various radios, Search and Rescue Transponders, and Digital Selective Calling systems.
Watchstanding
A second mate is almost always a watchstander. In port and at sea, the second mate is responsible to the captain for keeping the ship, its crew, and its cargo safe for eight hours each day. Traditionally, the second mate stands a "12-4" watch: from midnight until 4am and noon until 4pm. On watch, he must enforce all applicable regulations, such as safety of life at sea and pollution regulations. In port, the watch focuses on duties such as cargo operations, fire and security watches, monitoring communications, and the anchor or mooring lines.
Third Officer
A Third Mate (3/M) or Third Officer is a licensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The third mate is a watchstander and customarily the ship's safety officer. Other duties vary depending on the type of ship, its crewing, and other factors.
Duties related to the role of safety officer focus on responsibility for items such as firefighting equipment, lifeboats, and various other emergency systems.
Watchstanding
A third mate is almost always a watchstander. In port and at sea, the third mate is responsible to the captain for keeping the ship, its crew, and its cargo safe for eight hours each day. Traditionally, the third mate stands an "8-12" watch: from 8am until 12 noon and 8pm until midnight. On watch, the mate must enforce all applicable regulations, such as safety of life at sea and pollution regulations. In port, the watch focuses on duties such as cargo operations, fire watches, watches, monitoring communications, and monitoring the anchor or mooring lines.
Bosun
A boatswain or bosun is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The boatswain supervises the other unlicensed members of the ship's deck department, and typically is not a watchstander. As deck crew foremen, the boatswain plans the day's work and assigns tasks to the deck crew. As work is completed, the boatswain checks on completed work for compliance with approved operating procedures.
Outside the supervisory role, the boatswain regularly inspects the vessel and performs a variety of routine, skilled, and semi-skilled duties to maintain all areas of the ship not maintained by the engineering department. These duties can include cleaning, painting, and maintaining the vessel's hull, superstructure and deck equipment as well as executing a formal preventive maintenance program.
Pumpman
The pumpman's job is to keep the liquid cargo system on a tanker running. The liquid cargo system consists of several components. A major component is the pumps themselves, including not only the liquid cargo transfer pumps but also the liquid cargo stripping pumps. Another component consists of the equipment that conditions the cargo, including liquid cargo coalescers and separators, strainers, and filters. The third component consists of all the piping, valves, fittings, and deck machinery directly related to the transfer of liquid cargo.
Pumpmen also maintain the cargo lines and connection manifolds.
The pumpman's job has three aspects: repairing equipment when it breaks, monitoring equipment to ensure it is working, and maintaining equipment to prevent breakage..
Some common activities include rebuilding valves pumps and correcting leaks in the cargo system. Pumpmen also often repack valves and glands. Pumpmen also spend a lot of time lubricating parts, such as glands, bearings and reach rods.
Able Seaman
An Able Seaman (AB) is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. An AB may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles.
Watchstander
At sea an AB watchstander's duties include standing watch as helmsman and lookout. A helmsman is required to maintain a steady course, properly execute all rudder orders and communicate utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering. A watchstander may be called upon to stand security-related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch while the ship is not underway.
Knowing how to safely work aloft to maintain cargo rigging is a skill set required of an AB.
An AB day worker performs general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the deck department. This can include maintenance of the ship’s metal structures such as chipping, scraping, cleaning, priming, and painting. Areas frequently in need of such maintenance include the hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, and smoke stack. Day workers also frequently perform maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats and liferafts, and emergency and damage control gear.
Ordinary Seaman
An Ordinary Seaman (OS) is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. The position is an apprenticeship to become an Able Seaman, and has been for centuries. In modern times, an OS is required to work on a ship for a specific amount of time, gaining what is referred to as "sea time." Once a sufficient amount of sea time is acquired, the OS can apply to take a series of courses, and then a series of examinations to become certified as an able seaman.
An OS is generally not required to stand watch, but must pass examinations on watchstanding skills such as performing lookout duty and being a helmsman. Thus an OS will often be found on a ship's bridge after working hours taking a turn at the ship's wheel or being familiarized with bridge equipment.
During the apprenticeship, an OS performs a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas and equipment. These duties vary with the type of ship, the type of voyage, the number of crewmembers, the weather, the supervisor, and any number of other variables. However, in most cases, one can expect an ordinary seaman to clean, to perform maintenance, to work with deck equipment, and to undergo on-the-job-training under the supervision of senior deck department members.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
How to join Merchant Navy
HOW TO JOIN MERCHANT NAVY
Courses : Career in Merchant Navy can be pursued either as an officer or a rating in mainly two specialized fields, i.e. Marine Engineering and Nautical (deck). To become a seafarer, following streams of entries (Pre-Sea courses) are available to Indian citizens in the Government as well as in private training institutions (recognized and approved by Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping):-
Officers
i. 3 year degree course in Nautical Science for (10+2) students.
ii. 4 year degree course in Marine Engineering for (10+2) students.
iii. 2 year course for Diploma Holders.
iv. 1 year course for Graduate Mechanical Engineers.
v. 3 month course for Deck Cadets for (10+2) students.
Rating (Entry standard Xth)
i. 4 month Pre-Sea Course for General Purpose (GP) rating.
ii. 3 month Pre-Sea Course for Deck rating.
iii. 3 month Pre-Sea Course for Engine rating.
iv. 4 month Pre-Sea Course for Saloon rating.
In addition, a candidate can join as utility hand or Petty Officers (Fitters) after completing 4 Basic Courses, i.e. FPFF, EFA, PSSR and PST.
Govt training Institutes : There are four Government Training Institutes providing Pre-Sea and Post-Sea training of international standard :
i. Training Ship Chanakya, Navi Mumbai.
ii. Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata.
iii. Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Mumbai.
iv. Lal Bahadur Shastri College of advanced Maritime Studies and Research, Mumbai.
T.S. CHANAKYA, NAVI MUMBAI
This is a shore based academy, which carries the reputation and tradition of T.S. Dufferin and T.S. Rajendra. The Institute is of international repute and the alumni of the institute are well known worldwide. The admission to this Institute for three year degree course is done through Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) conducted by IIT. The candidate should not be more than 20 years of age, on 1st October and should have cleared screening test of IIT, to apply for this course. After qualifying the screening test of the IIT, the boy who is keen to pursue the career in Merchant Navy, as a Deck Officer, has to fill up an application form which is available at Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, and at the selected branches of Syndicate Bank all over India. The advertisement for this, is published in leading news papers of the country in the month of July and December every year, giving procedure for admission. After completing a 3-year course at T.S. Chanakya, a student is awarded Degree in Nautical Science by Mumbai University and is required to go on board ship for one year sea training. The cost of the training in T.S. Chanakya is about Rs. 30,000. per year including tuition fees, hostel and messing. Personal expenses are to be borne by the student. T S. Chanakya also conducts 3 month Pre-Sea Deck Cadets Course. The candidates should be less than 20 years of age on the commencement of the course and should have minimum 60% of marks in P.C.M. at 10+2 level or 55% marks in the B. Sc. and should be below 22 years of age or should have passed BE/B.Tech. from a college recognized by AICTE and is below 24 years of age. The advertisement for this course is published 2 months before the commencement of the course in Employment News and other leading news papers. After completion of the course, the candidate is to obtain requisite sea time of 2 to 3 years before appearing for 2nd Mate competency exam. During their sea attachment, these candidates, usually, are paid nominal pocket allowances by the shipping companies, in addition to free messing and accommodation on the ship. For further details, contact Capt. Superintendent, T.S. Chanakya at the following address : Capt. Superintendent, Training Ship Chanakya, Karave, Navi Mumbai., Tel. 022- 770 3876.
MARINE ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI), KOLKATA.
This Institute was established in 1949 to impart training to marine engineering cadets and is presently situated at Kolkata. The Institute conducts 4 year degree course in Marine Engineering recognized by AICTE and affiliated to University of Jadhavpur. The admission to this course is also done through Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) of IIT and the eligibility for this course is same as of Training Ship Chanakya and the admission to this Institute is also conducted along with the selection to the T.S. Chanakya on the basis of the merit list provided by JEE, IIT. The admission procedure and the fees for this course is also in line of T.S. Chanakya as mentioned above. For any further query, the Director, MERI, Kolkata, may be contacted at the following address : Marine Engineering & Research Institute, P-19, New Taratalla Road, Kolkata – 700 088, Tel. 033- 401 4673
MARINE ENGINEERING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MERI), MUMBAI.
This Institute is situated at Mumbai at Haybundar and provides 1 year Pre-Sea Training to graduate Mechanical Engineers to enable them to go on ships as Junior Engineers. To be eligibile for this course, the candidate should have passed engineering degree in mechanical or in Naval Architecture from the AICTE recognized Institute. The selection is done on the basis of merit and the advertisement for this course is published in Employment News and other leading news papers in the month of November every year. The fees for this course is around Rs. 1,40,000/- including messing, uniform and accommodation. The address is : Marine Engineering & Research Institute, Hay Bunder Road, Mumbai – 400 033, Tel. 022- 3723577,E-mail - meribom@vsnl.com
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI COLLEGE OF ADVANCED MARITIME STUDIES AND RESEARCH, MUMBAI
Lal Bahadur Shastri College of Advanced Maritime Studies and Research is a premier post-sea Maritime Education and Training Institute offering a comprehensive range of courses for Merchant Navy Officers. The college was established by the Ministry of Transport, Government of India, in 1948.
In addition to Government Training Institutes, there are number of private training institutes which are conducting pre-sea courses for Nautical as well as Engineering candidates both for 10+2 students and engineering candidates. These institutes follow their own selection procedure, which is published regularly in the news papers. For further details, these institutes may be contacted. The institutes provide training to the students and are recognized by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India. But on completion of the training, the students have to appear for the competency examination, which enable them to be employed on board Merchant Ships. It is necessary for all candidates to obtain a Certificate of Competency from Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, the certificates are recognized and respected by all the countries. The examinations for these certificates are conducted by the D.G. Shipping through Mercantile Marine Departments. The 1st exam for 2nd Mate (Deck) and MEO IV (Engineering) is to be given by the candidates after successfully completing the Pre-Sea Training in the above institutes and required sea time on ships. After acquiring the Certificate of Competency, the officer is eligible to be appointed as 3rd Officer / 5th Engineer on board Merchant Ship and draw a handsome salary. For subsequent promotion, he has to render further sea service and pass higher examinations and post-sea courses at LBS College (Govt. of India) or in other private training institutes.
In addition to the above entries for officers, the candidate can join Merchant Navy as rating on board ship. The minimum qualification for rating is 10th standard with Maths and Science and the age limit is less than 24 ½ years at the commencement of the course. After completing the course, the trainees are required to go on ship minimum for 6 months to earn their watchkeeping certificate. After obtaining the Watch Keeping Certificate, they can sail on ships as rating for Deck/Engine Room/Saloon/Petty Officers and are paid handsome salary.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Guidance for exams in UK
Guidance for appearing in exams in UK for class II and class I
SENIOR MARINE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
COURSES FOR MARITIME & COASTGUARD (MCA) / SQA
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE
Every candidate for an STCW 95 certificate of competency as deck or engineer officer must complete approved education and training and meet standards of competence laid down in the STCW Code.
To apply for a Certificate of Competency Notice of Eligibility, application should be made by the candidate direct to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in Southampton using the examination application form EXN3, (MSF 4275/REV 1004) copies of which are available from MCGA website. The College strongly advises all candidates to apply for ‘Notice of Eligibility’ at the earliest opportunity, preferably prior to commencing the course of study at the College, but at least 8 weeks prior to the Monday of the examination week.
When making application, it is important to ensure that workshop service testimonials give exact dates between which, the applicant was employed, and state the kind of work on which he has engaged and the period of time spent in each branch, e.g. fitting, turning, machine work, drawing office, etc. and testify to his conduct and ability.
Sea service testimonials must state actual rank on watch and the nature of duties performed by the applicant. They should be singed by the Chief Engineer and counter signed by the Master, Engineer Superintendent, Managing Owner or Secretary of the Company.
A candidate who is attempting an examination, which leads to his initial Certificate of Competency under the STCW 95 Regulations, must send original STCW 95 certificates to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency as follows: -
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Elementary First Aid
• Medical First Aid
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (CPSC)
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
Every candidate must also hold a valid Medical Fitness Certificate.
Applications together with the appropriate supporting documentation, which must be originals and not photocopies, plus the MCA examination fee should be sent (Recorded Delivery) to:
Examiner of Engineers
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Bay 2 / 11, Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO1 OZD
www.mcga.gov.uk
Telephone Number: 02380 329 100
When a candidate’s application has been approved, a ‘Notice of Eligibility’ will be issued and forwarded to the candidate by post. The ‘Notice of Eligibility’ will specify which examination subjects have been exempted or previously passed, and will authorise admission of a candidate to the remaining written and oral parts of the examination as appropriate.
This ‘Notice of Eligibility’ will be required by the College where Engineering Knowledge written examinations are to be taken and by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Examiner conducting the oral examination. Individual subjects, SQA Certificates will be issued to candidates who are successful in the written examinations at Chief Engineer and Second Engineer level and by the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) at OOW level.
The results of the oral examinations will be entered on the ‘Notice of Eligibility’ by the MCA Examiner. When all sections of the examination have been passed and when the SQA / IAMI Certificates for the written papers have been received, they should be forwarded together with the complete Notice of Eligibility to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Southampton.
Intending students are advised to make sure that they are qualified to sit the examinations before attending College. This is especially true for overseas students. The qualifications necessary to enter the MCA examinations are given below but must be taken as a guide only. Decisions regarding entry to the examinations can only be made by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in Southampton.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency no longer give exemptions from any of the written examinations on the basis of qualifications gained abroad nor on individual subject passes obtained overseas via Certificates of Competency examinations set by other national administrations.
SECOND ENGINEER – UNLIMITED (STCW REG III/2)
Candidates will be required to complete the following qualifying sea service in ships of not less than 750 kW registered power whilst holding a certificate as watchkeeping officer issued in accordance with Regulation III/1 of STCW 95, or a Class 3 or Class 4 Engineer Officer certificate issued under the 1986 Merchant Shipping Regulations.
Motor Certificate 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spent in watchkeeping on main propelling machinery of motor ships or duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS).
Steam Certificate 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spending in watchkeeping in the boilers and main propelling machinery of steam ships or duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS).
Combined Certificate 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spent in watchkeeping on main propelling machinery of motor ships duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) and at least 9 months must have been spent in watchkeeping on the boilers and main propelling machinery of steam ships or duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS).
Sea service must be recorded / endorsed in the seafarer’s Discharge Book and be supported by testimonials signed by the Chief Engineer.
Candidates will be required to:
1. Follow an approved programme of education and training, which covers knowledge, understanding and proficiencies listed in the STCW Code.
2. Pass external written examinations administered by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) in the following academic subjects at Second Engineer or Chief Engineer levels or be granted exemption on the basis of past achievements in national examinations.
• Applied Mechanics
• Applied Heat
• Mathematics
• Engineering Drawing
• Marine Electrotechnology
• Naval Architecture
3. Pass external written examinations administered by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) in the following profession subjects:
• General Engineering Knowledge
• Motor and / or
• Steam Engineering Knowledge
In addition, candidates will be required to undertake the MCA oral examination.
As a direct consequence of the decision made by the MCA to allow progression direct to Chief Engineer Level Academic Subjects, it has been decided by this College to offer only Engineering Drawing and Mathematics at Second Engineer Level.
Engineering Knowledge also runs as Second Engineer Course
All other academic subjects will be delivered at Chief Engineer Level only.
Candidates who wish to sit examination papers at Second Engineer Level will be free to do so and attend the Chief Engineer classes for the necessary approved course of study.
COURSE DETAILS – SECOND ENGINEER
SECOND ENGINEER - PART A
Subjects: Applied Mechanics
Heat Engines
Mathematics
Engineering Drawing
Course Length:
Mathematics and Drawing Only offered as Distant Learning
Applied Mechanics & Heat Engines (Chief Engineer Level) 12 Weeks
SECOND ENGINEER - PART B
Students applying for Engineering Knowledge subjects must hold a valid Notice of Eligibility
Subjects: Electrotechnology
Naval Architecture
Engineering Knowledge (General)
Engineering Knowledge (Steam or Motor) Viva voce examination
Course Length: The full Part B Course is delivered over 13 weeks.
(Academic subjects delivered at Chief Engineer level)
SECOND ENGINEER - PART B Engineering Knowledge Only
Subjects: Motor Engineering Knowledge
Steam Engineering Knowledge
General Engineering Knowledge
Course Length: 10 weeks
MCA EXAMINATION CANDIDATES
Entrance to examinations for any of the above subjects requires Candidates to have completed an approved course of study in order to comply with STCW 95 Regulations.
CHIEF ENGINEER - UNLIMITED (STCW REG III/2)
Candidates will be required to complete 36 months sea service in the engine department as an Engineer Officer, inclusive of the time detailed in the following paragraphs.
Sea service must be recorded/endorsed in the seafarer’s Discharge Book and be backed up by testimonials signed by the Chief Engineer.
Candidates who possess a Second Engineer certificate, issued in accordance with Regulation III/2 of STCW 95 obtained by following the route described above.
• Second Engineer certificate, issued in accordance with Regulation III/2 of STCW 95 by revalidation of a Second Engineer Officer certificate issued under the 1986 Merchant Shipping regulations, or
• Second Engineer Officer certificate, issued under the 1986 Merchant Shipping regulations will be required to:
1. Complete the following sea service whilst holding one of the above certificates:
Motor Certificate 18 months in ships of 1500 kW or more, including 12 months as officer in charge of the watch or other position of responsibility in motor ships of 3000 kW or more.
Steam Certificate 18 months in ships of 1500 kW or more, including 12 months as officer in charge of the watch or other position of responsibility in steam ships of 3000 kW or more.
Combined Certificate 18 months, of which 9 months must have been spent in charge of the watch or other position of responsibility in motor ships of 3000 kW or more and 9 months must have been spent in charge of the watch or other position of responsibility in steam ships of 3000 kW or more
2. Follow an approved programme of education and training, which covers knowledge, understanding and proficiencies listed in the STCW Code.
3. Pass external written examinations administered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority in the academic subjects, from which it may be possible to gain exemption on the basis of past achievements in national examinations.
• Applied Mechanics
• Applied Heat
• Marine Electrotechnology
• Naval Architecture
4. Pass external written examinations administered by the Scottish Qualification Authority in the following professional subjects:
• General Engineering Knowledge
• Motor Engineering Knowledge and/or
• Steam Engineering Knowledge
5 Undertake the MCA Oral Examination
COURSE DETAILS – CHIEF ENGINEER
CHIEF ENGINEER - PART A
Subjects: Applied Mechanics
Heat Engines
Course Length: 12 weeks
CHIEF ENGINEER - PART B
Students applying for Engineering Knowledge subjects must hold a valid Notice of Eligibility
Subjects: Electrotechnology
Naval Architecture
Engineering Knowledge (General),
Engineering Knowledge (Steam or Motor) Viva voce examination
Course Length: The full Part B course is delivered over 13 weeks
CHIEF ENGINEER - PART B Engineering Knowledge Only
Subjects: Motor Engineering Knowledge
Steam Engineering Knowledge and General
General Engineering Knowledge
Course Length: 10 weeks
MCA EXAMINATION CANDIDATES
Entrance to examinations for any of the above subjects requires Candidates to have completed an approved course of study on order to comply with STCW 95 Regulations
COMBINED CERTIFICATE CHIEF ENGINEER OR SECOND ENGINEER
(Formerly termed Endorsement)
Entrance Requirements for Engineering Knowledge Examinations:
(a) For a combined certificate, 6 months sea service, of which at least 6 months must have been spent on the boilers and main propelling machinery of a steam ship, a motor ship whilst already in possession of a Class 1 Certificate in either discipline.
For a Chief Engineer Combined Certificate the sea service must have been ships with a power of not less than 3000 kW.
(b) A Chief Engineer or Second Engineer Certificate either Steam or Motor as appropriate.
Subjects: Engineering Knowledge (Steam or Motor); Viva voce examination
Course Length: 6 weeks (Infill into 10 week EKs class)
REVALIDATION UNDER STCW 95
Existing power and area limitations will be carried forward regardless of the date of issue of the original certificate.
Candidates will be required to hold either a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (CPSC) or the new Certificate of Proficiency in Survival and Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB)
The old Certificates of Efficiency as a lifeboat man will be acceptable as equivalent to the CPSC provided that candidate must also undertake the Personal Survival Techniques or the Basic Sea Survival Training. OPITO courses will not be treated as equivalent to CPSC.
Candidates will be required to hold either a First Aid at Sea or the new Medical First Aid Certificate.
Requirements in respect of sea-service or acceptable professionally related employment and medical fitness will continue to apply.
DISTANCE LEARNING
COURSES FOR MCA CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
Note: It has been agreed that our Distance Learning material satisfies STCW 95 requirements for an approved course of study.
These distance learning courses are devised to satisfy demand from potential students of the college, who for whatever reason are unable to attend full time college based courses.
The advantages of this arrangement are:
• Avoidance of travelling expenses to and from college
• Avoidance of accommodation expenses in the college vicinity
• Continuation of employment while studying
• The students can progress at their own individual pace
Note: This provision would also be of assistance to candidates contemplating attempting Chief Engineer academic subject examinations at Second Engineer level.
The only disadvantage of the distance learning type of education is the absence of a lecturer to solve problems as they occur and motivate students in the correct direction. In consequence of this, a student taking a distance learning course must be willing to apply himself to the various tasks given. It is our intention to set up an ‘Intranet Forum’, to enable students to contact each other, this will hopefully start when the ‘Blackboard’ courses are made available.
The number of subjects studied simultaneously by a student is left to his / her own discretion and consequently the distance learning fee is quoted on a single subject basis and full course basis. It is estimated that even the more able student will take at least 3 weeks to study one subject.
The distance learning courses available are:
• Second Engineer <3000 kW MCA Certificate of Competency
(also known as Class 3)
• Second Engineer MCA Certificate of Competency
• Chief Engineer MCA Certificate of Competency (Academic subjects only)
Second Engineer < 3000 kW MCA Certificate of Competency
The subject packages available within the above Distance Learning course are as follows:
• General Engineering Science I (Maths & Mechanics)
• General Engineering Science II (Heat & Electrotechnology)
• Engineering Knowledge I
• Engineering Knowledge II
Second Engineer MCA Certificate of Competency
The subjects available within the Class 2 Distance Learning course are as follows: -
Part A Subjects Part B Subjects
Mathematics Naval Architecture
Applied Mechanics Electrotechnology
Applied Heat Engineering Knowledge – General / Motor / Steam
Engineering Drawing
Chief Engineer MCA Certificate of Competency
The subjects available within the Class 1 Distance Learning course are as follows: -
Part A Subjects Part B Subjects
Applied Heat Electrotechnology
Applied Mechanics Naval Architecture
ORAL EXAMINATIONS
Your application for examinations will only be accepted if your training / or qualifying seas service satisfies the Agency’s requirements. Oral examinations will be held at the following Marine Offices of the MCA.
1 Aberdeen
Blaikies Quay
Aberdeen
AB11 5EZ
Telephone: 01224 597900
2 Belfast
Marine Office
Bregenz House
Quay Street
Bangor
Co. Down
Befast
BT20 5ED
Telephone: 028 9147 5310
Email Belfast_mo@mcga.gov.uk
3 Cardiff
Anchor Court
Keen Road
Cardiff
CF24 5JW
Telephone: 029 2044 8822
Email Cardiff_mo@mcga.gov.uk
4 Glasgow
Marine Office
Navy Buildings
Eldon Street
Greenock
Inverclyde
PA16 7QY
Telephone: 01475 553370
5 Hull
Crosskill House
Mill Lane
HU17 9JB
Telephone: 01482 866606
6 Liverpool
Hall Road West
Crosby
Liverpool
L23 8SY
Telephone: 0151 931 6600
Email Liverpool_mo@mcga.gov.uk
7 London
1B Knoll Rise
Orpington
Kent
BR6 0JA
Telephone: 01689 890 400
8 Newcastle
Government Building
Broadway West
Gosforth
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE3 2JL
Telephone: 0191 496 9900
9 Plymouth
New Fish Market
Baylys Wharf
Fish Quay
Plymouth
PL4 0lH
Telephone: 01752 266 211
Email Plymouth_mo@mcga.gov.uk
10 Southampton
‘Spring Place’
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO1 0ZD
Telephone: 02380 329100
SENIOR MARINE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
COURSES FOR MARITIME & COASTGUARD (MCA) / SQA
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GUIDANCE
Every candidate for an STCW 95 certificate of competency as deck or engineer officer must complete approved education and training and meet standards of competence laid down in the STCW Code.
To apply for a Certificate of Competency Notice of Eligibility, application should be made by the candidate direct to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in Southampton using the examination application form EXN3, (MSF 4275/REV 1004) copies of which are available from MCGA website. The College strongly advises all candidates to apply for ‘Notice of Eligibility’ at the earliest opportunity, preferably prior to commencing the course of study at the College, but at least 8 weeks prior to the Monday of the examination week.
When making application, it is important to ensure that workshop service testimonials give exact dates between which, the applicant was employed, and state the kind of work on which he has engaged and the period of time spent in each branch, e.g. fitting, turning, machine work, drawing office, etc. and testify to his conduct and ability.
Sea service testimonials must state actual rank on watch and the nature of duties performed by the applicant. They should be singed by the Chief Engineer and counter signed by the Master, Engineer Superintendent, Managing Owner or Secretary of the Company.
A candidate who is attempting an examination, which leads to his initial Certificate of Competency under the STCW 95 Regulations, must send original STCW 95 certificates to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency as follows: -
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Elementary First Aid
• Medical First Aid
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (CPSC)
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
Every candidate must also hold a valid Medical Fitness Certificate.
Applications together with the appropriate supporting documentation, which must be originals and not photocopies, plus the MCA examination fee should be sent (Recorded Delivery) to:
Examiner of Engineers
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Bay 2 / 11, Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO1 OZD
www.mcga.gov.uk
Telephone Number: 02380 329 100
When a candidate’s application has been approved, a ‘Notice of Eligibility’ will be issued and forwarded to the candidate by post. The ‘Notice of Eligibility’ will specify which examination subjects have been exempted or previously passed, and will authorise admission of a candidate to the remaining written and oral parts of the examination as appropriate.
This ‘Notice of Eligibility’ will be required by the College where Engineering Knowledge written examinations are to be taken and by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Examiner conducting the oral examination. Individual subjects, SQA Certificates will be issued to candidates who are successful in the written examinations at Chief Engineer and Second Engineer level and by the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) at OOW level.
The results of the oral examinations will be entered on the ‘Notice of Eligibility’ by the MCA Examiner. When all sections of the examination have been passed and when the SQA / IAMI Certificates for the written papers have been received, they should be forwarded together with the complete Notice of Eligibility to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Southampton.
Intending students are advised to make sure that they are qualified to sit the examinations before attending College. This is especially true for overseas students. The qualifications necessary to enter the MCA examinations are given below but must be taken as a guide only. Decisions regarding entry to the examinations can only be made by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in Southampton.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency no longer give exemptions from any of the written examinations on the basis of qualifications gained abroad nor on individual subject passes obtained overseas via Certificates of Competency examinations set by other national administrations.
SECOND ENGINEER – UNLIMITED (STCW REG III/2)
Candidates will be required to complete the following qualifying sea service in ships of not less than 750 kW registered power whilst holding a certificate as watchkeeping officer issued in accordance with Regulation III/1 of STCW 95, or a Class 3 or Class 4 Engineer Officer certificate issued under the 1986 Merchant Shipping Regulations.
Motor Certificate 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spent in watchkeeping on main propelling machinery of motor ships or duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS).
Steam Certificate 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spending in watchkeeping in the boilers and main propelling machinery of steam ships or duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS).
Combined Certificate 18 months, of which at least 9 months must have been spent in watchkeeping on main propelling machinery of motor ships duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS) and at least 9 months must have been spent in watchkeeping on the boilers and main propelling machinery of steam ships or duties associated with the Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS).
Sea service must be recorded / endorsed in the seafarer’s Discharge Book and be supported by testimonials signed by the Chief Engineer.
Candidates will be required to:
1. Follow an approved programme of education and training, which covers knowledge, understanding and proficiencies listed in the STCW Code.
2. Pass external written examinations administered by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) in the following academic subjects at Second Engineer or Chief Engineer levels or be granted exemption on the basis of past achievements in national examinations.
• Applied Mechanics
• Applied Heat
• Mathematics
• Engineering Drawing
• Marine Electrotechnology
• Naval Architecture
3. Pass external written examinations administered by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) in the following profession subjects:
• General Engineering Knowledge
• Motor and / or
• Steam Engineering Knowledge
In addition, candidates will be required to undertake the MCA oral examination.
As a direct consequence of the decision made by the MCA to allow progression direct to Chief Engineer Level Academic Subjects, it has been decided by this College to offer only Engineering Drawing and Mathematics at Second Engineer Level.
Engineering Knowledge also runs as Second Engineer Course
All other academic subjects will be delivered at Chief Engineer Level only.
Candidates who wish to sit examination papers at Second Engineer Level will be free to do so and attend the Chief Engineer classes for the necessary approved course of study.
COURSE DETAILS – SECOND ENGINEER
SECOND ENGINEER - PART A
Subjects: Applied Mechanics
Heat Engines
Mathematics
Engineering Drawing
Course Length:
Mathematics and Drawing Only offered as Distant Learning
Applied Mechanics & Heat Engines (Chief Engineer Level) 12 Weeks
SECOND ENGINEER - PART B
Students applying for Engineering Knowledge subjects must hold a valid Notice of Eligibility
Subjects: Electrotechnology
Naval Architecture
Engineering Knowledge (General)
Engineering Knowledge (Steam or Motor) Viva voce examination
Course Length: The full Part B Course is delivered over 13 weeks.
(Academic subjects delivered at Chief Engineer level)
SECOND ENGINEER - PART B Engineering Knowledge Only
Subjects: Motor Engineering Knowledge
Steam Engineering Knowledge
General Engineering Knowledge
Course Length: 10 weeks
MCA EXAMINATION CANDIDATES
Entrance to examinations for any of the above subjects requires Candidates to have completed an approved course of study in order to comply with STCW 95 Regulations.
CHIEF ENGINEER - UNLIMITED (STCW REG III/2)
Candidates will be required to complete 36 months sea service in the engine department as an Engineer Officer, inclusive of the time detailed in the following paragraphs.
Sea service must be recorded/endorsed in the seafarer’s Discharge Book and be backed up by testimonials signed by the Chief Engineer.
Candidates who possess a Second Engineer certificate, issued in accordance with Regulation III/2 of STCW 95 obtained by following the route described above.
• Second Engineer certificate, issued in accordance with Regulation III/2 of STCW 95 by revalidation of a Second Engineer Officer certificate issued under the 1986 Merchant Shipping regulations, or
• Second Engineer Officer certificate, issued under the 1986 Merchant Shipping regulations will be required to:
1. Complete the following sea service whilst holding one of the above certificates:
Motor Certificate 18 months in ships of 1500 kW or more, including 12 months as officer in charge of the watch or other position of responsibility in motor ships of 3000 kW or more.
Steam Certificate 18 months in ships of 1500 kW or more, including 12 months as officer in charge of the watch or other position of responsibility in steam ships of 3000 kW or more.
Combined Certificate 18 months, of which 9 months must have been spent in charge of the watch or other position of responsibility in motor ships of 3000 kW or more and 9 months must have been spent in charge of the watch or other position of responsibility in steam ships of 3000 kW or more
2. Follow an approved programme of education and training, which covers knowledge, understanding and proficiencies listed in the STCW Code.
3. Pass external written examinations administered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority in the academic subjects, from which it may be possible to gain exemption on the basis of past achievements in national examinations.
• Applied Mechanics
• Applied Heat
• Marine Electrotechnology
• Naval Architecture
4. Pass external written examinations administered by the Scottish Qualification Authority in the following professional subjects:
• General Engineering Knowledge
• Motor Engineering Knowledge and/or
• Steam Engineering Knowledge
5 Undertake the MCA Oral Examination
COURSE DETAILS – CHIEF ENGINEER
CHIEF ENGINEER - PART A
Subjects: Applied Mechanics
Heat Engines
Course Length: 12 weeks
CHIEF ENGINEER - PART B
Students applying for Engineering Knowledge subjects must hold a valid Notice of Eligibility
Subjects: Electrotechnology
Naval Architecture
Engineering Knowledge (General),
Engineering Knowledge (Steam or Motor) Viva voce examination
Course Length: The full Part B course is delivered over 13 weeks
CHIEF ENGINEER - PART B Engineering Knowledge Only
Subjects: Motor Engineering Knowledge
Steam Engineering Knowledge and General
General Engineering Knowledge
Course Length: 10 weeks
MCA EXAMINATION CANDIDATES
Entrance to examinations for any of the above subjects requires Candidates to have completed an approved course of study on order to comply with STCW 95 Regulations
COMBINED CERTIFICATE CHIEF ENGINEER OR SECOND ENGINEER
(Formerly termed Endorsement)
Entrance Requirements for Engineering Knowledge Examinations:
(a) For a combined certificate, 6 months sea service, of which at least 6 months must have been spent on the boilers and main propelling machinery of a steam ship, a motor ship whilst already in possession of a Class 1 Certificate in either discipline.
For a Chief Engineer Combined Certificate the sea service must have been ships with a power of not less than 3000 kW.
(b) A Chief Engineer or Second Engineer Certificate either Steam or Motor as appropriate.
Subjects: Engineering Knowledge (Steam or Motor); Viva voce examination
Course Length: 6 weeks (Infill into 10 week EKs class)
REVALIDATION UNDER STCW 95
Existing power and area limitations will be carried forward regardless of the date of issue of the original certificate.
Candidates will be required to hold either a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (CPSC) or the new Certificate of Proficiency in Survival and Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB)
The old Certificates of Efficiency as a lifeboat man will be acceptable as equivalent to the CPSC provided that candidate must also undertake the Personal Survival Techniques or the Basic Sea Survival Training. OPITO courses will not be treated as equivalent to CPSC.
Candidates will be required to hold either a First Aid at Sea or the new Medical First Aid Certificate.
Requirements in respect of sea-service or acceptable professionally related employment and medical fitness will continue to apply.
DISTANCE LEARNING
COURSES FOR MCA CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
Note: It has been agreed that our Distance Learning material satisfies STCW 95 requirements for an approved course of study.
These distance learning courses are devised to satisfy demand from potential students of the college, who for whatever reason are unable to attend full time college based courses.
The advantages of this arrangement are:
• Avoidance of travelling expenses to and from college
• Avoidance of accommodation expenses in the college vicinity
• Continuation of employment while studying
• The students can progress at their own individual pace
Note: This provision would also be of assistance to candidates contemplating attempting Chief Engineer academic subject examinations at Second Engineer level.
The only disadvantage of the distance learning type of education is the absence of a lecturer to solve problems as they occur and motivate students in the correct direction. In consequence of this, a student taking a distance learning course must be willing to apply himself to the various tasks given. It is our intention to set up an ‘Intranet Forum’, to enable students to contact each other, this will hopefully start when the ‘Blackboard’ courses are made available.
The number of subjects studied simultaneously by a student is left to his / her own discretion and consequently the distance learning fee is quoted on a single subject basis and full course basis. It is estimated that even the more able student will take at least 3 weeks to study one subject.
The distance learning courses available are:
• Second Engineer <3000 kW MCA Certificate of Competency
(also known as Class 3)
• Second Engineer MCA Certificate of Competency
• Chief Engineer MCA Certificate of Competency (Academic subjects only)
Second Engineer < 3000 kW MCA Certificate of Competency
The subject packages available within the above Distance Learning course are as follows:
• General Engineering Science I (Maths & Mechanics)
• General Engineering Science II (Heat & Electrotechnology)
• Engineering Knowledge I
• Engineering Knowledge II
Second Engineer MCA Certificate of Competency
The subjects available within the Class 2 Distance Learning course are as follows: -
Part A Subjects Part B Subjects
Mathematics Naval Architecture
Applied Mechanics Electrotechnology
Applied Heat Engineering Knowledge – General / Motor / Steam
Engineering Drawing
Chief Engineer MCA Certificate of Competency
The subjects available within the Class 1 Distance Learning course are as follows: -
Part A Subjects Part B Subjects
Applied Heat Electrotechnology
Applied Mechanics Naval Architecture
ORAL EXAMINATIONS
Your application for examinations will only be accepted if your training / or qualifying seas service satisfies the Agency’s requirements. Oral examinations will be held at the following Marine Offices of the MCA.
1 Aberdeen
Blaikies Quay
Aberdeen
AB11 5EZ
Telephone: 01224 597900
2 Belfast
Marine Office
Bregenz House
Quay Street
Bangor
Co. Down
Befast
BT20 5ED
Telephone: 028 9147 5310
Email Belfast_mo@mcga.gov.uk
3 Cardiff
Anchor Court
Keen Road
Cardiff
CF24 5JW
Telephone: 029 2044 8822
Email Cardiff_mo@mcga.gov.uk
4 Glasgow
Marine Office
Navy Buildings
Eldon Street
Greenock
Inverclyde
PA16 7QY
Telephone: 01475 553370
5 Hull
Crosskill House
Mill Lane
HU17 9JB
Telephone: 01482 866606
6 Liverpool
Hall Road West
Crosby
Liverpool
L23 8SY
Telephone: 0151 931 6600
Email Liverpool_mo@mcga.gov.uk
7 London
1B Knoll Rise
Orpington
Kent
BR6 0JA
Telephone: 01689 890 400
8 Newcastle
Government Building
Broadway West
Gosforth
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE3 2JL
Telephone: 0191 496 9900
9 Plymouth
New Fish Market
Baylys Wharf
Fish Quay
Plymouth
PL4 0lH
Telephone: 01752 266 211
Email Plymouth_mo@mcga.gov.uk
10 Southampton
‘Spring Place’
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO1 0ZD
Telephone: 02380 329100
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