Vanuatu Maritime College

(STCW Convention Regulation III/4, Sections A-III/4 & B-III/4 of the STCW Code) 

An Engine Watch Rating certificate confirms that the holder is competent to perform duties as rating forming part of an engineering watch on board vessels engaged on near coastal voyages.

Prerequisites

The candidate must be at least 16 years old, be in possession of a valid Safety Certificate and have 12 months approved sea service in the engine-room.

Duration 

4 weeks

Syllabus 

Marine diesel engines  Outboard engines  Gearboxes & shafting  Steering gears  Pumping systems  Electrical systems  Deck machinery  Slipping & survey  Pollution  Watch-keeping  Engineering safety

(Section A-III of the STCW Code) 

A certificate of competency as Engineer <75kW (Near Coastal Voyages) entitles the holder to take charge of a propulsion system of less than 75kW on commercial vessels operating within 200 nautical miles of the coast.

Prerequisites

The candidate must be at least 18 years old, be in possession of a valid Safety Certificate, have 12 months approved sea service in the engine-room and satisfactorily complete either a two-week Preparatory Skills Course or a literacy and numeracy assessment.

Duration 

4 weeks

Syllabus 

Marine diesel engines & operation  Introduction to engineering drawing  Outboard engine operation  Gearboxes & shafting Steering gears  Pumping systems  Electrical systems  Deck machinery & maintenance  Slipping & survey  Marine legislation  Watchkeeping  Engineering safety

(Section A-III of the STCW Code) 

A certificate of competency as Engineer <300kW (Near Coastal Voyages) entitles the holder to take charge of a propulsion system of less than 300kW on commercial vessels operating within 200 nautical miles of the coast.

Prerequisites

The candidate must be at least 18 years old, be in possession of a valid Safety Certificate, satisfactorily complete either a two-week Preparatory Skills Course or a literacy and numeracy assessment, and have: 

• 12 months approved sea service on completion of 3 years acceptable workshop experience; or · 

• 24 months of approved training, including 6 months sea service on vessels >75kW propulsion power; or

• 18 months approved sea service whilst holding a certificate as Engine Watchkeeping Rating; or · 

• 30 months acceptable sea service whilst holding a Safety Certificate.

Duration 

10 weeks

Syllabus 

Marine diesel engines & operation  Technical drawing  Outboard engine operation  Gearboxes & shafting  Hydraulic systems & steering gears  Pumping systems  Electrical systems  Deck machinery & maintenance  Fuel & lube-oil consumption  Stability Slipping & survey  Marine legislation Watchkeeping Engineering safety

(Section A-III of the STCW Code)

A certificate of competency as Engineer <500kW (Near Coastal Voyages) entitles the holder to take charge of a propulsion system not exceeding 500kW on commercial vessels operating within 200 nautical miles of the coast.

Prerequisites

The candidate must be at least 18 years old, be in possession of a valid Safety Certificate, satisfactorily complete either a two-week Preparatory Skills Course or a literacy and numeracy assessment, and have: 

•  12 months approved sea service as watchkeeping engineer whilst holding an Engineer <300kW certificate: or · 

• 12 months approved sea service on completion of 3 years acceptable workshop experience; or · 

• 36 months of approved training, including 6 months sea service on vessels >300kW propulsion power.

Duration 

10 weeks

Syllabus 

Marine diesel engines & operation  Outboard engine operation  Gearboxes & shafting  Hydraulic systems & steering gears  Pumping systems  Electrical systems  Deck machinery & maintenance  Fuel & lube-oil consumption  Refrigeration Stability  Slipping & survey  Marine legislation  Watchkeeping  Engineering safety Engineering drawing