Certificate of Training in Able Seafarer-Engine ( COP ENGINE )

The Able Seafarer Engine course is designed to train experienced seafarers to upgrade their level of knowledge and skills. This training will enable experienced seafarers to qualify with the recognized qualification as per the STCW Convention and Code, as Able Seafarer Engine. 

The Able Seafarer Engine course is to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the knowledge, understanding and proficiency specified in STCW code section A-III/5, table A-III/5 for the following functions.

Function 1: Marine engineering at the support level.

Function 2: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the support level.

Function 3: Maintenance and repair at the support level.

Function 4: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on board at the support Level.

Upon the completion of this course, trainees

• Will meet the STCW mandatory minimum requirements for Abel Seafarer Deck, as per the 1978 STCW Convention and Code – STCW Code Table A-III/5 as amended 
• Will have the knowledge, understanding and proficiency to;
  • Contribute to a safe engineering watch
  • Contribute to monitoring and controlling an engine-room watch
  • Contribute to fuelling and oil transfer operations.
  • Contribute to bilge and ballast operations; and
  • Contribute to the operation of equipment and machinery.
  • Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair.
  • Contribute to the handling of stores
  • Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of pollution of the marine environment.
  • Apply occupation health and safety procedure