Standard of competence
1 Every candidate for certification as chief engineer
officer and second engineer officer of seagoing ships powered by main propulsion
machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW power shall be required to demonstrate
ability to undertake, at management level, the tasks, duties and responsibilities
listed in column 1 of table A-III/2.
2 The minimum knowledge, understanding and
proficiency required for certification is listed in column 2 of table A-III/2. This incorporates, expands and extends in
depth the subjects listed in column 2 of table A-III/1 for officers in charge of an engineering
watch in a manned engine-room or designated duty engineers in a periodically
unmanned engine-room.
3 Bearing in mind that a second engineer officer
shall be in a position to assume the responsibilities of the chief engineer
officer at any time, assessment in these subjects shall be designed to test the
candidate’s ability to assimilate all available information that affects the safe
operation of the ship’s machinery and the protection of the marine
environment.
4 The level of knowledge of the subjects listed in
column 2 of table A-III/2 may be lowered but shall be sufficient to
enable the candidate to serve in the capacity of chief engineer officer or second
engineer officer at the range of propulsion power specified in this section.
5 Training and experience to achieve the necessary
level of theoretical knowledge, understanding and proficiency shall take into
account the relevant requirements of this part and the guidance given in part B of
this Code.
6 The Administration may omit knowledge requirements
for types of propulsion machinery other than those machinery installations for
which the certificate to be awarded shall be valid. A certificate awarded on such
a basis shall not be valid for any category of machinery installation which has
been omitted until the engineer officer proves to be competent in these knowledge
requirements. Any such limitation shall be stated on the certificate and in the
endorsement.
7 Every candidate for certification shall be required
to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of competence in
accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria for
evaluating competence tabulated in columns 3 and 4 of table A-III/2.
Near-coastal voyages
8 The level of knowledge, understanding and
proficiency required under the different sections listed in column 2 of table A-III/2 and the requirements of paragraphs 2.1.1 and
2.1.2 of regulation III/3 may be varied for engineer officers of
ships powered by main propulsion machinery of less than 3,000 kW main propulsion
power engaged on near-coastal voyages, as considered necessary, bearing in mind
the effect on the safety of all ships which may be operating in the same waters.
Any such limitation shall be stated on the certificate and in the endorsement.