Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Jul 2021

Exam Question

(a) The STCW 95 convention was amended in manila on 25th June 2010. What major changes and amendments were made for the engine department?

(b) Illustrate the salient factors for "onboard training" and standard of competence as laid out in the existing Chapter III of the STCW 95 and the amended chapter III of STCW (Manila amendments). Underline the specific roles a Chief Engineer needs to perform towards satisfactory training of engine room personnel under the existing and new Regulation. What will be the criteria for evaluating competence for onboard training by a Chief Engineer?

Reference Answer

### (a) Major Changes in STCW Manila Amendments 2010 for Engine Department
The STCW 2010 Manila Amendments introduced significant updates to training, certification, and operational standards for the engine department to address technological advancements, new regulations, and human element issues. The major changes include:
1. **Introduction of New Roles and Certification Structures:**
* **Electro-Technical Officer (ETO):** A new officer certification stream (Regulation III/6) was created to address the increasing complexity of electrical, electronic, and control systems on modern vessels. This established standardized training and competence requirements for these specialist officers.

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