Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Study Guide
What you will need to know
As outlined in the Uniform Shipping Laws Code - October 1993
(a) Marine internal combustion engines and their fittings, shafting and propellers preparing for use.
(b) Precautions necessary for the prevention of fire or explosion associated with the use of petrol, LP Gas and distillate, and with the charging of batteries.
(c) The action that should be taken in event of fire or explosion, including the use of fire fighting appliances.
(d) Cooling water and fuel systems, bilge pumping arrangements, including precautions against back flooding.
(e) Care of electrical systems including batteries. Safety procedures when working on low and medium voltage a.c. and dc. systems. Fuses and circuit breakers.
(f) Steering gear and deck machinery.
(g) Fuel consumption; estimation and calculation.
Additional study materials is available from the Commercial Marine Qualifications office.
Assessment
Your assessment will involve a written exam. If you pass the written exam you will then do an oral exam.
- The written exam is for 1 hour and needs a 60% Pass Mark to be successful.
- The Oral exam is for 1 hour and needs a 60% Pass Mark to be successful.
