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Marine Motorman Grade 2, 1 and Higher Grade
Target Group
Grade 2: A greaser with 18 months sea time and must have
successfully completed a verbal examination.
Grade 1: A marine motorman Grade 2 with 12 months sea time
and must have successfully completed a verbal examination.
Higher Grade: A marine motorman Grade 1 with 12 months sea time
and must have successfully completed a verbal and written
examination.
Objectives
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To be able to fully understand the requirements needed to
operate and maintain machinery in an engine room, steering
flat and on deck.
To have a basic and safe working knowledge of electrical
equipment
Introduction
This learning opportunity is designed for Engineer Officers and
Ratings employed during sea-going and/or alongside operations;
onboard a fishing vessels.
Outline
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Prepare main engine and auxiliary machinery for sea and
test steering gear.
Recording of engine room log book and the significance of
readings taken.
Routine pumping operations of fuel oil, fresh and salt water,
bilge system and locating common faults.
Preparing, starting, coupling and changing over alternators
and/or generators.
Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and the
immediate actions to be taken in the event of a fire or
accident, including electric shock on board.
Transmitting information relating to machinery components
by means of simple drawing with supplementary notes and
specifications.
Construction, safe operation and maintenance of machinery
in the engine room, steering flat and on deck, including
electrical knowledge.
Basic hydraulic systems and the maintenance thereof.
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ABET Literacy and
Be medically fit for sea
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Prerequisites
Duration
Grade 2:
Grade 1:
Higher Grade:
20 days
30 days
90 days
Completion
Exit level:
The competent learner will be able to perform
the duties as a marine motorman grade 2,1 or
HG onboard a vessel both at sea and
alongside Internationally.
Assessment:
Written assessment & practical evaluation.
Certification:
Certificate of attendance. Certificate of
Competence issued by SAMSA
STCW ref.
STCW (F) when implemented
Validity
Not Applicable
Marine Motorman Grade 2, 1 and Higher Grade