The course consists of 70 hours (45 theoretical and 25 practical).
The program is divided into the following sections.
Duties of an Engine Sailor (15 hours):
a. Terminology and nomenclature of machinery and equipment spaces. In Spanish and English.
b. Fundamental principles of ship propulsion.
c. Procedures for engine room watchkeeping. Orders and other aspects related to watchkeeping duties. In Spanish and English.
d. Safety procedures for engine room operations. Basic environmental protection procedures.
e. Knowledge and use of internal communications systems.
f. Engine room alarm systems. Distinguish between the various alarms, paying particular attention to gas-based fire extinguishing alarms.
Steam Service. Steam Pressures and Water Levels (10 hours):
a. Parts of a boiler. Fundamental principles of boilers.
b. Safe operation of boilers.
Emergencies. Procedures and operation of emergency equipment (20 hours):
a. Duties of the engineer sailor in emergencies.
b. Evacuation routes from machinery spaces.
c. Location and use of fire-fighting equipment in machinery spaces.
d. Knowledge of emergency duties and alarm signals.
e. Knowledge of pyrotechnic distress signals; satellite RLS and PRAY.
f. Precautions to avoid false distress alerts and measures to be taken in case they are accidentally activated.
Practical tests and evaluation (25 hours):
a. Terminology and nomenclature, watchkeeping procedures, including those for relief, performance and handover of the engine watch, understanding orders, safety regulations, environmental protection, internal communications and engine room alarms, in both Spanish and English.
b. Safe operation of boilers using a simulator or in a boiler practice workshop. Assessment of the condition of the boilers.
c. Practical exercises and assessment of theoretical knowledge on emergency situations, rescue and alarm signals.
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