Evaluation

If you still want to submit an assessment as a pdf. document, you must submit the following information: 

1. Name of the person being assessed
2. Vessel with call sign
3. Period of time the assessment has been carried out
4. Must document that the assessment has been carried out in accordance with the relevant table in the STCW Convention
5. Name of assessor
6. Attach a copy of the assessor's certificate of qualification
7. I am aware that false documentation is affected by sections 221 and 361 of the Penal Code, and will be reported to the police.

Your task as an assessor is to check that the cadet has learned all the competence objectives within the STCW criteria. Testing can be done with a practical or theoretical test together with the cadet, or as part of the regular tasks done on board.

You have access to the cadet's answers in WebCadet, but this is not what will be tested. The answers are only intended as a guide and help to understand whether the cadet has understood the competence requirements.

In WebCadet you will find tips on how to test the cadet on the different competence goals.

This is the checklist to be reviewed when assessing crew members applying for a skill certificate for watchkeeping.

Vessel requirements:

• The vessel must be seagoing (area of operation 3 or larger).
• All points in the checklist must be able to be reviewed onboard the vessel where the assessment is conducted.

Who can conduct the assessment:

• The assessment can be conducted by a qualified person with a valid competency certificate as a deck officer.

Checklist according to Table A-II/4 of the STCW Convention:

1. Steering the ship and complying with helm commands, also in English:

   • A steady course is maintained within acceptable limits, taking into account the area where navigation is taking place and the prevailing sea conditions. Course changes are made smoothly and controlled.
     • i. Use of magnetic compass and gyro compass
     • ii. Helm commands
     • iii. Switching from autopilot to manual steering and vice versa

2. Communication is clear and concise at all times, and orders are confirmed in accordance with good seamanship:

   • i. Understanding orders to the helmsman given by the pilot in English

3. Maintaining a proper lookout using sight and hearing:

   • Sound signals, lights, and other objects are promptly detected, and their approximate bearing in degrees or points is reported to the watch officer.
     • i. A basic understanding of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, with amendments

4. Contributing to monitoring and controlling a safe watch:

   • Communication is clear and concise, and advice/clarification is requested from the watch officer when information or instructions during the watch are not clearly understood.
     • i. Nautical terms and definitions
     • ii. Use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems
     • iii. Proficiency in understanding orders and communicating with the watch officer regarding matters affecting watchkeeping duties

5. Watch changes and watchkeeping are conducted in accordance with recognized practices and procedures:

   • i. Procedures for watch changes and watchkeeping
   • ii. Information required to maintain a safe watch
   • iii. Basic procedures for environmental protection

6. Operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures:

   • The initial actions after the detection of an emergency situation or abnormal situation are in accordance with established practices and procedures.
     • i. Knowledge of duties in emergency situations and alarm signals
     • ii. Training to achieve proficiency in lifeboats and man-overboard boats
     • iii. Knowledge of light and smoke distress signals, satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), and radar transponders
     • iv. How to avoid false alarms and the measures to be taken in case of accidental activation
   • Communication is clear and concise at all times, and orders are confirmed in accordance with good seamanship.
   • The integrity of emergency alert systems is maintained at all times.

7. Seamanship:

   • Preparing the pilot ladder
   • Duties at the support level when the ship is mooring or unmooring and during towing
   • Basic knowledge of anchoring
   • Basic knowledge of hazardous cargo
   • Basic knowledge of procedures for stowage and arrangements for carrying supplies onboard the ship
   • Basic knowledge of deck maintenance and tools used on deck

I am aware that false documentation is punishable under Sections 221 and 361 of the Penal Code and will be reported to the police.

This is a checklist to be reviewed when assessing crew members applying for a skill certificate as a machine watchkeeper.

Who can conduct the assessment:

• The assessment can be conducted by a qualified person with a valid competency certificate as a marine engineer officer, Class 1-4.

Vessel requirements:

• All points in the checklist must be able to be reviewed onboard the vessel where the assessment is conducted.

Checklist according to Table A-III/4 of the STCW Convention:

1. Perform routine watchkeeping work that is adapted to the duties of a crew member in the machine watch:

   • Machinery room terminology and names of machinery and equipment
   • Machine watch routines
   • Safe working practices for operations in the machinery room
   • Basic environmental protection routines
   • Use of relevant internal communication systems
   • Machinery room alarm systems and the ability to distinguish between different alarms, particularly with regard to gas alarms for firefighting
   • Basic knowledge of routine pumping operations, such as bilge, ballast, and cargo pumping systems
   • Basic knowledge of electrical installations and associated hazards
   • Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair of machinery and tools used in the machinery room
   • Basic knowledge of procedures for stowage and arrangements for carrying supplies onboard the ship
   • Understand orders and be understood regarding matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

2. Communication is clear and concise, and advice or clarification is requested from the watch officer when information or instructions during the watch are not clearly understood.

3. Watch and watch changes are carried out in accordance with recognized principles and procedures.

4. For boiler watch (if installed), maintain the correct water level and steam pressure:

   • The assessment of the condition of boilers is accurate and based on relevant information available from local indicators, remote indicators, and physical inspections.
   • The sequence of and timing for adjustments maintain safety and optimal efficiency.

5. Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures:

   • The initial actions after the detection of an emergency situation or abnormal situation are in accordance with established procedures.
   • Communication is clear and concise at all times, and orders are confirmed in accordance with good seamanship.
   • Knowledge of duties in emergency situations
   • Escape routes from the machinery room
   • Familiarity with the location and use of firefighting equipment in the machinery room.