Justification of the Course:

The Upgrading Course for Chief Engineer and Second Engineer / Promotion for Chief Engineer and First Officers of Engineers of a ship whose main propulsion engine has power equal to or greater than 3000Kw, will provide the necessary competencies at the management level, for the realization of a safe engine watch and a good operation of the ship, in accordance with Regulation III/2, Section A-III/2 and Table A-III/2 of the STCW'78 Convention, as amended, and its Training Code.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Naval Machinery, at the management level.
• Plan and schedule theoretical knowledge operations.
• Operation of the propulsion plant machinery.
• Surveillance, performance evaluation and maintenance of the safety of the propulsion installation and auxiliary machinery.
• Management of fuel, lubrication and ballast operations.
• Operation and maintenance of machinery, including pumping and piping.
• Electrical and electronic installations, at the management level.
• Operation of electrical and electronic control equipment.
• Ensure safety practices at work.
• Operation of the ship and care of the people on board.
• Leadership and management qualities.
• Emergency and breakdown control plans and act effectively.
• Maintain the safety of crew and passengers.
• Etc.

DURATION OF THE COURSE:

140 hours (18 days).

CERTIFICATION:

An Authorized certificate will be granted by the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP).