7.

03 Officer in Charge of Engine Room Watch

Course Outline
Function 1: Navigation at the Operational Level

Course Outline
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency

Approximate
Time
(hours)
Lectures,
demonstrations and
practical work

1.1

Plan and Conduct a Passage and Determine Position

1.1.1

Celestial Navigation

.1 Solar system
.2 Celestial sphere and equinoctial system
.3 Hour angle
.4 Daily motion and horizontal system of co-ordinates
.5 Sextant and altit ude corrections
.6 Amplitude
.7 Time and equation of time
.8 Nautical Almanac
.9 Latitude by meridian altitude
.10.Pole Star observations
.11 Position fixing

1.1.2
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
.10

1.1.3

Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation

Definitions - Earth
Charts
Datums
Distances
Position lines and positions
Sailings
Chart-work exercises
Information from charts, lists of lights and other publications
Tides
Keeping a log

1.1.4 Echo-Sounders and Speed Measurement

1.1.5

Echo-sounders
Speed logs

Compass Magnetic and Gyro

.1 The magnetism of the earth and the ships deviation

.2 The magnetic compass
.3 The gyro-compass
.4 Compass corrections
.5 Errors of the compass and azimuths

1.1.6
.1
.2

Steering and Control Systems

The automatic pilot

Fluxgate Compass

1.1.7 Meteorology
.1
.2
.3

7
8
2
3
15
34
82
46
18
3
218

Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation

.1 Basic principles of hyperbolic navigation systems

.2 Loran-C system
.3 Satellite navigation systems
.4 GPS

.1
.2

6
6
6
12
10
4
8
10
6
6
54
128

Ship-borne meteorology instruments

The atmosphere, its composition and physical properties
Atmosphere pressure

2
12
10
10
34
9
8
17
6
11
14
12
19
62
5
1
6
5
4
4

.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
.10
.11
.12

1.2
1.2.1
.1

1.2.2
.1
.2

Wind
Cloud and precipitation
Visibility
The wind and pressure systems over the ocean
Structure of depressions
Anticyclones and other pressure systems
Weather services for shipping
Recording and reporting weather observations
Weather forecasting

8
4
5
10
12
6
5
6
10
79

Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch

Knowledge of the Collision Regulations
Content, application and intent of COLREG 72

100
100

Principles in Keeping a Navigational Watch

Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch
Keeping a watch in port

6
4
10

1.2.3 Effective Bridge Teamwork Procedures

.1

8
8

Bridge teamwork procedures

1.2.4 The Use of Routeing

.1 Weather routeing
.2 Use of routeing in accordance with general provisions on ships
routeing

1.3
1.4

Use of Radar and Arpa to Maintain Safety of Navigation

See IMO Course No. 1.07 and STCW 1995 Regulation 1/12

Precautions for Protection and Safety of Passengers

1.4.2

Initial Action Following Collision of Grounding

.1 Contingency plans for response to emergencies

.2 Precautions for protection and safety of passengers in emergency
situations

.1 Precautions when beaching a vessel

.2 Actions on standing/grounding
.3 Actions following a collision
.4 Means of limiting damage and salving ship following fire or
explosion
.5 Procedures for abandoning ship
.6 Use of auxiliary steering gear and rigging jury steering
arrangements
.7 Arrangements for towing and being towed

1.4.3 Rescuing Persons from the Sea, Assisting a Ship in

Distress and Port
Emergencies

1.5
1.5.1
.1

1.6

66
66

Respond to Emergencies

1.4.1

.1
.2
.3

2
2
4

Rescue of persons from a vessel in distress

Actions for emergencies in port
Measures for assisting a vessel in distress

8
1
9

13
1
1
2
2
1
1
21

2
1
1
4

Respond to a Distress Signal at Sea

Search and Rescue

MERSAR

English Language

See IMO Model Course under development

2
2

1.6.1

English Language

1.6.2

Use the Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary

1.7
1.7.1
.1

Transmit and Receive Information by Visual Signalling

Transmit and Receive Signals by Morse Light

Signalling by Morse code

1.7.2 Use the International Code of Signals

.1

1.8
1.8.1

International code of signals

40
40
19
19

Manoeuvre the Ship

Ship Manoeuvring and Handling

.1 Turning circ les and stopping distances

.2 Effect of wind and current on ship handling
.3 Manoeuvres for rescue of person overboard
.4 Squat, shallow water and similar effects
.5 Proper procedures for anchoring and mooring

TOTAL - Function 1: Navigation at the Operational

Level

4
2
2
3
4
15

811

Function 2: Cargo Handling and Stowage at the Operational Level

Approximate
Time
Course Outline
(hours)
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency

Lectures,
demonstrations and
practical work

2.1
Monitor the Loading, Stowage, Securing and Unloading of
Cargoes and their Care
During the Voyage
2.1.1 The Effect of Cargo, Including Heavy Lifts on the SeaWorthiness and
Stability of the Ship
.1 Drought, trim and stability
.2 Securing cargoes
.3 Deck cargo
.4 Container cargo
.5 Bulk cargo
.6 Bulk grain cargo

2.1.2
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6

Safe Handling, Stowage and Securing of Cargoes

Cargo care
Dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargoes
Cargo handling equipment and safety
Oil tanker piping and pumping arrangements
Precautions before entering enclosed or contaminated spaces
Cargo calculations and cargo plans

TOTAL Function 2: Cargo Handling and Stowage

at the
Operational Level

4
2
4
2
3
2
17

9
4
7
4
2
5
31

48

Function 3: Controlling the Operation of the Ship and Care for

Persons on Board at the
Operational Level
Approximate
Time
Course Outline
(hours)
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
3.1

Lectures,
demonstrations and
practical work

Ensure Compliance with Pollution-Prevention Requirements

3.1.1 The Precautions to be Taken to Prevent Pollution of

the Marine
Environment
.1

3.1.2
.1
.2

MARPOL 73/78

Anti-Pollution Procedures and Associated Equipment

Maintain the Seaworthiness of the Ship

3.2.1

Ship Stability

.1 Displacement
.2 Buoyancy
.3 Fresh water allowance
.4 Statical stability
.5 Initial stability
.6 Angle of loll
.7 Curves of statical stability
.8 Movement of centre of gravity
.9 List and its corrections
.10 Effect of slack tanks
.11 Trim
.12 Loss of intact buoyancy

.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7

3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

2
1
3

Regulation 26 Annex 1 MARPOT 73/78

Anti-pollution equipment

3.2

3.2.2

7
7

Ship Construction

Ship dimensions and form

Ship stresses
Hull structure
Bow and stern
Fittings
Rudders and propellers
Load lines and draught marks

4
2
3
3
4
1
4
4
6
3
6
1
41
12
8
11
6
10
11
5
63

Prevent, Control and Fight Fires On-Board

See IMO model course No. 2.03 and STCW 1995 Regulations V1/3

Operate Life-Saving Appliances

See IMO model course No. 1.23 and STCW 1995 Regulations V1/2 paragraph 1-4

Apply Medical First Aid On-Board Ship

See IMO model course No. 1.14 and STCW 1995 Regulations V1/4 paragraph 1-3

Monitor Compliance with Legislative Requirements

3.6.1 Basic Working Knowledge of the Relevant IMO

Conventions Concerning
Safety of Life at Sea and Protection of the Marine
Environment
International Convention on Load Lines, 1966
SOLAS, 1974 as amended
SOLAS - Subdivision and stability
SOLAS - Fire protection, detection and extintion

3
2
2
2
2
2
2

SOLAS - LSA and arrangements (LSA Code)

SOLAS - radiotelegraphy and R/T
SOLAS - Radio communications (amended Chap. 1V)
SOLAS - Carriage of grain
SOLAS - Carriage of dangerous goods
STCW, 1995
ITU Radio regulations
STP Ships Agreement, 1971
SPACE STP, 1973
PAL, 1974 and Tonnage 1969

TOTAL Function 3: Controlling the Operation of

the Ship and
Care for Persons On-Board at the
Operational Level

2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
24

138

Teaching staff should note that the hours for lectures and exercises are suggestions only
as regards sequence and length of time allocated to each objective. These factors may be
adapted by lecturers to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience,
ability, equipment and staff available for teaching.