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Chapter 34 - Air Cushion Vehicle Engineer - Class I and Class II

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Air Cushion Vehicle Engineer - Class I

34.1 General requirements

  1. The general requirements for a certificate as Air Cushion Vehicle Engineer Class I are listed in section 152 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.
  2. An Air Cushion Vehicle Engineer Class I certificate shall be associated with an Air Cushion Vehicle Type Rating certificate set out in Section 169 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.

34.2 Validity of certificate

The holder of this certificate may act as an engineer of all type of Air Cushion Vehicle without any voyage limitation and “all up weight” restriction.

Syllabus of Examination

34.3 General knowledge and maintenance of air cushion vessels (Examination code: ACV1)

  1. The examination consists of 60 multiple-choice questions.
  2. The examination is of 3.5 hours duration.
Subject
 Required knowledge
Use of an official language. Adequate knowledge of one of the official languages to enable the rating to perform watch duties and report on machinery operation; ability to communicate clearly and understand others.
Safe working practices Work procedures and precautions necessary to prevent hazards and maintain safe working conditions. Safe working practices as related to ACV operations. Recognition of hazards. Precaution before entering a Close Space.
Safety and emergency procedures Safety precautions to be observed during a watch. Immediate action to be taken in the event of an emergency. Emergency procedure to take over various systems, in case of their failure. Engine-room alarm systems and ability to distinguish between various alarms.
Pollution prevention Basic principles of pollution prevention laws and regulations applicable to Canadian ships; pollution prevention procedures, including fuelling operations, discharge of bilge and ballast water. Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of marine environment; procedure for monitoring shipboard operations and ensuring compliance with requirements.
Watchkeeping procedures and related routine duties Procedure for conducting a watch; terms used on ACV and names of machinery and equipment; routine duties carried out during a watch or a pre departure inspection or procedure; recording of movements and activities related to ACV machinery; recording of significant readings and understanding of their importance; use of appropriate internal communication systems.
Main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems Monitoring of main and auxiliary machinery is planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment. Preparation for start-up. Identification of common faults and action necessary to prevent damage; the causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
Pumping systems and associated control systems Monitoring of pumping systems is planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment. Routine pumping operations; operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems. Emergency procedures related to pumping activity. Cause of Water Hammer.
Alternators, generators and control systems Monitoring is planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operation; preparation for start-up; Identification of common faults and action to prevent damage to generating plant or control systems. The causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. Power Failure and emergency power procedure.
Fuels Basic knowledge of fuels used on ACV; type of fuel, storage, transfer, heating, filtration and purification.
Lubricants Basic knowledge of lubricants used on ACV; types of lubricant, storage, transfer, heating, cooling, filtration, purification and disposal of lubricants.

Air Cushion Vehicle Engineer - Class II

34.4 General requirements

  1. The general requirements for a certificate as Air Cushion Vehicle Engineer Class II are listed in section 152 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.
  2. An Air Cushion Vehicle Engineer Class II certificate shall be associated with an Air Cushion Vehicle Type Rating certificate set out in Section 169 of the Marine Personnel Regulations

34.5 Validity of certificate

The holder of this certificate may act as an engineer of an Air Cushion Vehicle less than 10 000 kg all up weight that is not carrying a passenger, or that is certified to carry 50 or fewer passengers, without any voyage limitation.

Syllabus of Examination

34.6 General knowledge and maintenance of air cushion vessels (Examination code: ACV2)

  1. The examination consists of 60 multiple-choice questions.
  2. The examination is of 3.5 hours duration.
Subject Required knowledge
Use of an official language. Adequate knowledge of one of the official languages to enable the rating to perform watch duties and report on machinery operation; ability to communicate clearly and understand others.
Safe working practices Work procedures and precautions necessary to prevent hazards and maintain safe working conditions. Safe working practices as related to ACV operations. Recognition of hazards. Precaution before entering a Close Space.
Safety and emergency procedures Safety precautions to be observed during a watch. Immediate action to be taken in the event of an emergency. Emergency procedure to take over various systems, in case of their failure. Engine-room alarm systems and ability to distinguish between various alarms.
Pollution prevention Basic principles of pollution prevention laws and regulations applicable to Canadian ships; pollution prevention procedures, including fuelling operations, discharge of bilge and ballast water. Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of marine environment; procedure for monitoring shipboard operations and ensuring compliance with requirements.
Watchkeeping procedures and related routine duties Procedure for conducting a watch; terms used on ACV and names of machinery and equipment; routine duties carried out during a watch or a pre departure inspection or procedure; recording of movements and activities related to ACV machinery; recording of significant readings and understanding of their importance; use of appropriate internal communication systems.
Main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems Monitoring of main and auxiliary machinery is planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment. Preparation for start-up. Identification of common faults and action necessary to prevent damage; the causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
Pumping systems and associated control systems Monitoring of pumping systems is planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment. Routine pumping operations; operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems. Emergency procedures related to pumping activity. Cause of Water Hammer.
Alternators, generators and control systems Monitoring is planned and carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operation; preparation for start-up; Identification of common faults and action to prevent damage to generating plant or control systems. The causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. Power Failure and emergency power procedure.
Fuels Basic knowledge of fuels used on ACV; type of fuel, storage, transfer, heating, filtration and purification.
Lubricants Basic knowledge of lubricants used on ACV; types of lubricant, storage, transfer, heating, cooling, filtration, purification and disposal of lubricants.

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2010-01-18