Navigation (Examination of Engineers) Regulations (Cth)
STATUTORY RULES.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVIGATION ACT 1912-1920.
I,
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the
advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby make the following
Regulations under the
Dated this fourth day of July, 1923.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
AUSTIN CHAPMAN,
Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
NAVIGATION (EXAMINATION OF ENGINEERS) REGULATIONS.
Part I.—Preliminary.
Part II.—General Provisions.
Part III.—Qualifications for, and Subject of, Examinations.
Division 1.—Coast Engineers’ Certificates.
Division 2.—Second and First Class Engineers’ Certificates valid within the British Empire.
Division 3.—Marine Engine-drivers’ Certificates.Part IV.—Workshop and Sea Service.
Part V.—Rules for the Conduct of Examinations.
“Boilers and Machinery” includes engines and everything connected therewith employed in propelling a ship, and every description of machinery used on a ship for the purposes of the ship or her cargo, and all other apparatus or things attached to or connected therewith, or used with reference to any engine or under the care of the engineer;
“Certificate” means a Certificate of Competency issued under the Act or by the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom, or by a British Possession under Order in Council in accordance with the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act;
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Certificates are designated “Ordinary” or “Motor” according to whether they relate to service in steam-ships or motor ships.
“On regular watch” means on watch for at least eight hours each day;
“the Act” means the
Navigation Act 1912-1920.
Part II.–General Provisional.
(2) Subject to regulation 16, the form, properly filled in, and accompanied by the candidate’s certificate of apprenticeship, testimonials, and discharges, shall be lodged with the Superintendent at the port where the candidate desires to be examined at least four clear working days before the date of examination.
(3) The forms shall be obtainable from the Superintendent in any port in which examinations are held.
(2) The number of complete months from the commencement of the period, ascertained in this way, shall be computed, after which the number of odd days shall be counted.
(3) The day on which the agreement commences, as well as that on which it terminates, shall both be included, and all odd days shall be added together and reckoned at 30 to the month.
(2) If necessary, the local Examiner or Superintendent, as the case may be, shall forward the papers with his observations to the Principal Examiner, who may either deal with the case or bring it before the Director.
(2) The testimonials as to workshop
service shall be signed by the employer, and shall testify to the candidate’s
conduct and ability, and state what kind of work he was engaged on (
(2) No application shall be accepted in any case where the applicant does not produce satisfactory testimonials for at least the last eighteen months’ service at sea preceding the date of application to be examined.
(3) The testimonials shall be signed by the Master and Chief Engineer, or in the case of testimonials to Chief Engineers, by the Superintending Engineer, and shall clearly state whether the applicant was on regular watch, and in regular charge of a watch on the main engines or boilers, and also, if not engaged on both engines and boilers, the length of time he served on each separately.
(4) It is desirable that testimonials of candidates shall be indorsed by the Superintending Engineer. If in any case testimonials appear to have been withheld for improper or inadequate reasons, full particulars shall be reported by the Deputy Director to the Director.
Provided that in every such instance the testimonial shall state either that the facts set forth are in accordance with reports made by the Chief Engineer or the Master, as the case may be, or that the facts therein set forth are within the writer’s personal knowledge.
Provided that the Minister may, after investigating the matter, direct that a shorter period of extra service and good conduct may be accepted.
(2) When the modified testimonials
are such as to completely satisfy the Examiner that the defect is not such as
to interfere with the efficient discharge of the applicant’s duties as
engineer, the examination may proceed, otherwise the case must be referred to
the Director. Candidates afflicted with nervous impediment to speech may write
their answers to
(2) Proof of nationality may be made by the production of—
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a ) the candidate’s birth certificate or a properly certified copy thereof; or(
b ) the candidate’s certificate of naturalization; or(
c ) a Certificate of Competency of a lower grade which has been granted to the candidate under these Regulations.
(2) If any doubt exists as to the candidate’s nationality, the case shall be referred to the Principal Examiner of Engineers for consideration and his decision in the matter shall be final.
(2) Motor Certificates shall entitle the holders to go to sea, in the grades certified, as Engineers of any vessels in the British Mercantile Marine propelled by internal combustion engines using oil, spirit, gas or other similar motive agent; but they are not available for service in steam-ships unless indorsed for the purpose, as provided for in regulation 31.
(3) Extra First Class Certificates are of the highest grade recognised by the Board of Trade, and are granted, after voluntary examination, to holders of First Class Ordinary Certificates, or Indorsements, who are desirous of proving their superior qualifications. Extra First Class Certificates shall be indorsed for Motor service in the circumstances indicated in regulation 31.
(2) All Colonial Certificates of Competency, whether local or issued under Order in Council, shall be given up before a further Certificate is issued by the Board of Trade.
(2) An Officer who has attained the rank of Chief Artificer Engineer in His Majesty’s Navy or in the Royal Australian Navy and who is qualified by his practical engineering training and watch-keeping service is also entitled without examination to a Certificate of Service as Second Class Engineer.
(2) It is not necessary for applications of Chief or other Engine Room Artificers and Mechanicians, who have left the Royal Navy or the Royal Australian Navy and who desire to be examined for Certificates of Competency as Engineers in the Mercantile Marine, to be forwarded either through their Commanding Officers or through the Admiralty. Men who are still serving in these ratings in the Royal Navy or the Royal Australian Navy shall make their applications through their Commanding Officers.
(3) Applications from Officers of the Royal Australian Navy for Certificates of Service or for permission to be examined for Certificates of Competency shall, in the case of Officers on the active list, be made through the Commanding Officer to the Secretary of the Naval Board, and in the case of Officers who are on half-pay, or who have retired, direct to the Secretary to the Naval Board, who in either case shall forward the applications to the Director of Navigation.
(4) Artificer Engineers, however, being Warrant Officers, shall make their applications in the same manner as that laid down for other Officers of the Royal Navy or the Royal Australian Navy.
(2) The production, however, of those proofs shall not of necessity be deemed sufficient, but each case shall be decided on its own merits and
if the sufficiency of the proofs given appears to be at all doubtful, the point shall be referred to the Director for his decision.
(2) If a candidate fails at the examination he shall be notified in accordance with Form E.P., and he shall have his testimonials and certificate, if any, returned to him.
(2) If the Principal Examiner is satisfied that the error in the calculation of the candidate’s services did not occur through any fault or wilful misrepresentation on the candidate’s part, he may either have the fee returned to him or have it placed to his credit.
(3) Should the candidate’s services entitle him to a certificate of a lower grade, it may be granted to him, and the difference, if any, between the fee paid by him for the superior certificate and the fee payable for the inferior certificate shall be returned to him, or placed to his credit.
(4) The superior certificate shall not be granted until the candidate has performed the amount of service in which he was deficient, and has been re-examined in all the subjects, unless the Director of navigation sees fit to dispense with the re-examination.
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(2) The fee for examination shall be paid to the Superintendent at the time of lodging the application for examination.
(3) If it appears on investigation that the candidate is not eligible, the fee shall either be returned to him, or if he so desires, placed to his credit until he becomes eligible.
(4) If a candidate fails in his examination, no part of the fee he has paid shall be returned to him.
(2) If, on presentation to a Superintendent, any certificate issued under these Regulations is found to be defaced by use or accident to such an extent as to be illegible, it shall be at once transmitted to the Director, accompanied by an application, duly filled in, when a certified copy having all the effect of the original shall be issued in lieu thereof.
(3) In cases where it is satisfactorily shown that due care had been taken of the original, and that the loss, destruction, or defacement was not due to the fault of the holder, no charge shall be made for the certified copy.
(4) In cases where the Director is not so satisfied, the applicant shall be required to pay a fee of Five shillings before delivery of the copy.
(2) If any such candidate fails to pass the examination for the First Class Certificate, but passes that for the lower grade, he may be given a Second Class Certificate of Competency, but no part of the fee will
be returned. If he fails in practical knowledge, he may be re-examined for a Second Class Certificate only, subject to the usual regulations relating to such failures.
(3) Until the 1st January, 1924, the holder of a Second Class Ordinary Certificate may be examined for a First Class Motor Certificate without previously obtaining a Second Class Motor Certificate, provided that he proves that he has served for at least 18 months at sea in a capacity qualifying for First Class, in a suitable motor vessel.
(2) Sea service performed in charge of a watch in vessels of the required horse-power whilst holding a Second Class Certificate, either Ordinary or Motor, shall be accepted as qualifying for First Class indorsement of either denomination, provided that in the case of an ordinary indorsement the necessary experience has been gained on both main engines and boilers of a steam-ship. (See regulation 59.)
Part III.—Qualifications for Examinations.
general.
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a ) Coastal steam-ships and steam-engines and boilers when referring to qualifying services for Ordinary Certificates or indorsements.(
b ) Coastal Motor-ships and Internal Combustion Engines when referring to qualifying service for Motor Certificates or indorsements. (Regulation 38.)
(2) (
(
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either Ordinary or Motor shall be accepted as qualifying service for First Class indorsement of either denomination, provided that in the case of an ordinary indorsement the necessary experience has been gained on both main engines and boilers of a steam-ship.
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(3) The horse-power of a motor-ship shall, for the purpose of these Regulations, be measured by brake horse-power.
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a ) The equivalents of nominal to brake horse-power, for the purpose of computing the sea-service of a candidate shall be as set out in these Regulations.(
b )In cases where the brake horse-power of the engines of a motor-ship in which a candidate has served is not recorded upon the ship’s register, or if the ship’s register is not available for inspection, the candidate shall supply the Examiner with the following details in order that the horse-power of the engines may be computed for examination purposes. Each case shall be decided on its merits, and the decision of the Principal Examiner in the matter shall be final:—Diameter of cylinder in inches.
Stroke of piston in inches.
No of cylinders.
Single-acting, two cycle.
Double-acting, four cycle.
Type—Junker, Diesel, other types.
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a ) shall be not less than 21 years of age;(
b ) shall produce satisfactory testimonials of character and ability (see regulations 10 and 11);(
c ) shall have served three years at least in the engine-room and stokehold of a steam-ship, or the engine-room of a motor-ship of the horse-power stated below, and not less than one year in the workshops on fitting or erecting or both where engines and boilers are made, or repaired, or have served one year in a workshop on fitting or erecting or both where internal combustion engines are made or repaired, or have performed such service, which in the opinion of the Principal Examiner of Engineers is equal to the service first mentioned, or hold a First Class Marine Engine-driver’s Certificate in the particular Divisions in which he desires to further qualify, and have served for two and a half years in the engine-room and stokehold of a steam-ship or the engine-room of a motor-ship on a River and Bay vessel of 85 N.N.P., or 480B.H.P., or a Limited Coast-trade ship of not less than 40 N.H.P. or 226 B.H.P.
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a )is able to write a legible hand, and knows the first four rules of arithmetic; is able to explain the use and principal parts of condensing and non-condensing engines, simple, compound, and triple expansion engines such as are used in River and Bay steam-ships, also the different kinds and arrangements of boilers and their mountings so used, including all valves, cocks, gauges, and connexions in general use;(
b )understands the use of the salinometer, knows how low-pressure boilers can be worked with sea water, and how far the use of it is permissible in the high-pressure boilers, and the cause and effect of incrustation and greasy deposits on boiler heating surfaces, and how to prevent that incrustation; and understands the water gauge;(
c ) understands the slide valve, link motion and loose eccentric, the principle and construction of feed pumps and the common pumps about an engine;(
d )knows what defects may appear in any part of the boilers and machinery and knows how such defects are repaired or prevented; and(
e ) is able to give a practical explanation of what ought to be done in the event of any derangement in the boilers and machinery and is able to repair any ordinary defect therein.
(2) The examination for a Third Class Coast Engineer’s Certificate (Motor) shall be such as will satisfy the Examiner of Engineers that the candidate—
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a )is able to write a legible hand and knows the first four rules of arithmetic, and to work out simple problems connected with engineering;(
b )is able to explain the use, and the principal parts, of the two and the four cycle oil engines, such as are used in the River and Bay ships, also the different kinds of starting devices and ignition;(
c ) is able to explain the purpose and management of the pipes and valves of an oil engine;(
d )is able to explain the chief causes which might render the engine difficult to handle, and how such difficulties can be avoided and remedied;(
e ) is familiar with the nature and properties of the various oil and gases used in internal combustion engines, and more particularly with the explosive properties of gas and oil vapour given off from various oils at ordinary temperatures, and the danger of a naked light near such escaping gas;(
f ) is aware of the danger of leaks from oil tanks, gas producer pipes and vapourizers escaping into unventilated spaces, such as bilges; and(
g )understands the use of wire gauze diaphragms placed in pipes and connexions to oil tanks for the prevention of explosions.
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a ) shall be not less than twenty-one years of age; and(
b )shall have served two years and six months as engineer on watch of a River and Bay steam-ship (or motor-ship) or Limited Coast-trade steam-ship (or motor-ship) of the required horse-power, as specified in Schedule I. of the Act, while holding a Third Class Coast Engineer’s Certificate, and be able to produce testimonials of character and ability for that service to the Deputy Director; or he shall have served two years in a workshop in making or repairing steam engines and boilers or motor engines, and have served two years at sea in the engine-room and stokehold in a River and Bay steam-ship, or in the engine-room of a motor-ship, of not less than 85 nominal horsepower or 480 B.H.P., or in a Limited Coast-trade steamship, or motor-ship, of not less than 40 nominal horsepower, or 226 B.H.P.
(1) (
a )is able to write a legible hand and has a knowledge of the simple and compound rules of arithmetic, and their applications in solving simple problems;(
b )has a greater knowledge of all the subjects specified in regulation 34 than that required of a candidate for a Third Class Coast Engineer’s Certificate.
(2) A candidate for a Second Class Coastal Motor Engineer’s Certificate–
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a ) shall be able to write a legible hand and to have a knowledge of the simple and compound rules of arithmetic and their application in solving simple problems of engineering;(
b ) shall be able to explain the principles upon which oil, gas or other internal combustion engines work;(
c ) shall understand the main systems of ignition used in River and Bay ships;(
d ) is able to explain the two and four cycle oil engine;(
e ) can explain the Diesel and Semidiesel engine;(
f ) is familiar with the attention required for the various parts of machinery, also to thoroughly understand the management, and the use of the various pipes and valves associated with an oil ship installation;(
g )shall be able to explain the chief causes which might render the engine difficult to handle, also how such difficulties might be overcome;(
h ) shall be able to explain the various methods of starting and reversing;(
i ) shall be familiar with the nature and properties of the various oils used in motor ships, and to have a particular knowledge of the explosive vapours given off at atmospheric temperatures, and the explosive mixtures formed by such gases when mixing with definite quantities of air;(
j )shall be particularly conversant with the dangers of explosions should a naked light be brought to such gas or vapour;(
k )shall be familiar with the danger arising from leakages from oil tanks, gas producer pipes, vapourizers and the like, particularly when these leakages pass into bilges and such unventilated spaces;(
l )shall be familiar with the precautions taken against fire and explosions; and(
m )shall be familiar with the action of the wire gauze diaphrams when placed in pipes and connexions to oil tanks, &c., for the purpose of preventing explosions.
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a ) shall be not less than 22½ years of age; and (b )shall have served two years and six months while holding a Second Class Coast Engineer’s Certificate as Engineer in charge of a steam-ship, or motor-ship in the River and Bay, or Limited Coast-trade, as specified in Schedule I. of the Act, and be able to produce satisfactory testimonials of character and ability for that service to the satisfaction of the Director (see regulations 10 and 11), or shall have served three years in a workshop in making or repairing steam engines and boilers, or motor engines, and have served two years at sea on regular watch on the main engines and boilers, or engine-room of a motor-ship, in a River and Bay steam-ship, or motor-ship, of not less than 85 nominal horse-power, of 480 B.H.P., or in a Limited Coast-trade vessel of not less than 55 nominal horse-power, or 311 B.H.P.
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a ) is able to write a legible hand, and has sufficient knowledge of the simple and compound rules of arithmetic to solve simple problems relating to safety valves, coal consumption, consumption of stores, or as may arise from time to time in connexion with the duties of a First Class Coast Engineer;(
b )is able to take off and calculate indicator diagrams and understands the distribution of the steam in the cylinder as shown thereby; and(
c )has a greater knowledge of all the subjects specified in regulation 34 than that required of a candidate for a Second Class Coast Engineer’s Certificate.
(2) A candidate for a First Class Coastal Motor Engineer’s Certificate–
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a )shall display a superior knowledge to the above in all subjects required for Second and Third Class;(
b )shall be able to make a rough sketch illustrating the working parts of his engine;(
c ) shall have an elementary knowledge of the reading of indicated diagrams from internal combustion engines;(
d )shall understand the principal parts and the working of an ordinary steam engine;(
e ) shall understand the management and construction of a marine boiler;(
f ) shall be able to read and test the water gauge of a marine boiler;(
g )shall understand the use of a salinometer, how salt water can be used as feed in a low-pressure boiler, also how far the use of salt water is permissible in a high-pressure boiler, the cause and effect of greasy deposits upon the heating surfaces and how such incrustations can be prevented. In other words, is to have a general practical knowledge of the management of steam plant as may be installed in a River and Bay motor-ship.
(1) The holder of a Third Class Coast Engineer’s Certificate shall be entitled to take charge of the engines of a steamship or motor-ship under 85 nominal horse-power for 480 B.H.P. in the River and Bay trade, or of the engines of a Limited Coast-trade steam-ship or motor-ship under 40 nominal horse-power, or 226 B.H.P., running under 100 miles from place of departure.
(2) The holder of a Second Class Coast Engineer’s Certificate shall be entitled to take charge of the engines of a River and Bay steam-ship or motor-ship under 100 nominal horse-power, or 565 B.H.P., or of the engines of a Limited Coast-trade steam-ship or motor-ship under 55 nominal horse-power, or 311 B.H.P.
(3) The holder of a First Class Coast Engineer’s Certificate shall be entitled to take charge of the engines of a River and Bay steam-ship or motor-ship under 200 nominal horse-power, or 1,130 B.H.P., running under 20 miles from place of departure, or of the engines of a Limited Coast-trade steam-ship or motor-ship under 85 nominal horsepower, or 480 B.H.P.
Division 2.—Qualifications Required for Second and First Class Engineer Valid Within the British Empire.
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a ) A candidate shall have served as apprentice Engineer for four years at least, and prove that during this period he has been employed in the manner set forth in regulation 54.
Service as a journeyman is accepted in lieu of apprenticeship.
If the character of the workshop service performed is not of the standard prescribed, additional service shall be required as explained in regulations 54 and 55.
If the total period of the candidate’s workshop service, as calculated in accordance with these regulations, is less than four years, the candidate may make up the deficiency by service at sea, either—
(1) on day work on board foreign-going or Australian-trade steam-ships of not less than 66 nominal horse-power, and/or motor-ships of not less than 373 brake horsepower, or on regular watch on the main propelling machinery of such ships; or
(2) on regular watch on the main propelling machinery of Limited Coast-trade steam-ships of not less than 66 nominal horse-power, and/or motor-ships of not less than 373 brake horse-power, such service to be counted as equivalent in the case of (1) to two-thirds, and in (2) to four-ninths of service as apprentice Engineer or journeyman.
No day work at sea performed before the age of 21 years will be accepted.
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Time served in the Limited Coast trade is reckoned at two-thirds of the time similarly served in the foreign or Australian trade.
For an Ordinary Certificate, at least two-thirds of the required period of service shall have been performed in steam-ships, and for a Motor Certificate at least two-thirds shall have been performed in motor-ships.
The remainder of the service, in each case, may be performed in either steam or motor ships.
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a ) to write legibly, spell correctly, and express himself generally in creditable English;(
b ) to show sufficient knowledge of the metric system, &c., and of mathematics for dealing successfully with simple problems relating to mechanical principles, beams, safety and relief valves, consumption of fuel and stores, capacities of bunkers, tanks, &c., speed of vessels, strength of pipes and receivers subjected to internal pressure, stresses in shafting and other parts of the machinery, &c.;(
c ) to be familiar with the physical characteristics of the metals and other materials commonly used by sea-going engineers;
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d )to have a creditable knowledge of the facts relating to steam, heat, combustion, and the formation of smoke;(
e ) to understand the use, construction, and principles involved in the action of the pressure gauge, thermometer, barometer, salinometer, and other meters commonly used by engineers on board ship;(
f ) to be able to state the causes, effects, and usual remedies for incrustation and corrosion;(
g )to know how to make good the results to the machinery of ordinary wear and tear; how to test the fairness of shafting; how to correct defects due to corrosion, flaws, or accident; and how a temporary or permanent repair could be effected in the event of derangement or total breakdown;(
h )to understand the construction of centrifugal, bucket, and force pumps, the principles on which they act, and the general requirements concerning bilge and ballast pumping systems;(
i )to understand the construction and working of steering engines and gears, electric light engines and dynamos, electric motors, refrigerating machinery, hydraulic machinery, and such internal combustion engines as are used to drive ships’ launches, emergency and auxiliary machinery on board ship;(
j )to be able to apply the indicator, calculate the mean pressure and horse-power, and understand, generally, the fluctuations of pressure in the cylinder as shown by the diagrams obtained;(
k )to have a fair knowledge of the rudiments of projection, and be able to make a dimensioned working drawing of some similar part of the machinery with which he ought to be familiar, or to complete and develop a given example.
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a ) The methods of constructing marine steam engines and boilers, as used in the workshops, the processes to which the several parts are submitted, or which are incidental to their manufacture, and the methods employed in fitting the machinery on board ship.(
b )The various designs of paddle and screw steam-engines (including turbines) now adopted; the functions of each important part; and the attention required by the different parts of the machinery on board ship.(
c ) The methods of testing and altering the setting of the slide valves; and the effect produced in the working of the engines by definite alteration of the valves’ setting.(
d ) The construction and working of evaporators, feed heaters and feed filters.(
e ) Marine boilers of various modern designs; the manner of staying them, and also of preventing their movement when the vessels in which they are fitted are rolling heavily, &c.; the determination, by calculation, of a suitable working pressure for a boiler of given dimensions.(
f ) The use and management of boiler fittings and mountings, with special reference to the water gauges and safety valves; the precautions necessary to be taken when raising steam, and when opening stop valves to admit steam to steam pipes, &c.(
g )The installations generally employed, respectively, for forcing draught, superheating steam, and turning oil fuel; the attention they require when working, and the care necessary for their maintenance in satisfactory condition.
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a )to be able to give a clear explanation of the principles on which oil, gas, or other internal combustion engines work, including the methods of ignition; to point out the differences between them, and to show, by means of sketches and otherwise, that he understands the details of the construction of those in general use;(
b )to be familiar with the various methods of supplying air and fuel to the cylinders of engines of different types; the construction of the apparatus for carburetting, atomizing or gasifying the fuel; the means of cooling the cylinders, pistons, &c.; and the construction and working of the air compressors;(
c ) to have a satisfactory knowledge of the methods of constructing marine internal combustion engines as used in the workshops; the processes to which the several parts are submitted, or which are incidental to their manufacture; and the methods employed in fitting the machinery on board ship;(
d )to know what attention is required to be paid to the various parts of the machinery; and to understand the use and management of the different valves, pipes and connexions;(
e ) to be able to state and describe the chief causes which make the engines difficult to start, and to explain how he would proceed to remedy any defects arising therefrom; also, to show that he understands the mechanism of the starting and reversing arrangements, and is competent to deal with any defects therein;(
f ) to be able to explain the principle, construction, and arrangement of primary and secondary batteries, and induction coils, so far as is necessary for the efficient management of an oil engine;(
g )to possess a good working knowledge of the construction and management of auxiliary steam boilers and machinery;(
h )to be familiar with the nature and properties of the various oils, &c., generally used in internal combustion engines, and to understand what is means by “flash” point; also to have a knowledge of the explosive properties of the gas or vapour given off by these oils, &c., when mixed with a definite quantity of air; and to be thoroughly conversant with the danger of exposing a naked light to such gas or vapour, or of allowing any leaking from the oil tanks, gas producers, pipes, vaporizers, &c., particularly into the vessels’ bilges, and other unventilated spaces;(
i )to understand thoroughly the precautions to be taken against fire or explosion from oil or gas, and how to deal with fireshould it break out; also to be familiar with the action of wire gauze diaphragms, when placed in pipes and connexions to oil tanks, &c., for the purpose of preventing the explosion or ignition of the oil vapour therein.
The candidate shall—
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a ) have served at sea in foreign-going or Australian-trade steamships for eighteen months, on regular watch on the main propelling machinery, as Senior Engineer in charge of the whole watch (see regulation 58); or(
b ) have served at sea in the Limited Coast trade for two years and three months as First Engineer; or three years as Second Engineer; or three years and nine months as Third or Fourth Engineer being Senior Engineer in charge of the whole watch on the main propelling machinery; or(
c ) possess, or be entitled to, a First Class Certificate of Service.
Subject to the provisions of regulations 30 and 31, the whole of the required period of qualifying service must have been performed while in possession of a Second Class Certificate of the same description (Ordinary or Motor) as that for which the candidate wishes to be examined; and it must have been performed in steam-ships of not less than 99 nominal horse-power and/or motor ships of not less than 560 brake horse-power. At least two-thirds of the required service must have been in ships of the type (steam or motor) to which the desired certificate relates; the remainder of the service may have been in either steam or motor ships.
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a ) to display a superior knowledge of all the subjects specified in regulation 41 and in either regulation 42 or 43 as the case may be;(
b ) to show that he understands how to maintain in good working condition any machinery or other appliances which may be placed in his charge; how to provide against defects and break-downs; and also to show that he is competent to carry out or direct any ordinary repairs or renewals that may be required;(
c ) to be acquainted with the usual structure of an ordinary steel ship, and understand how to preserve in good condition such parts as the bilges, bunkers, tanks under boilers, &c.;(
d )to be able to recognise from an indicator diagram any irregularity in the working of the engine which it may show, to know how this might be rectified, and to be able to sketch approximately the difference any alteration in the working of the valves, &c., would produce in the diagram;(
e ) to be able to make a satisfactory working drawing of one or more of the principal parts of the machinery, or other appliances with which he ought to be familiar, or to complete and develop a given example, and supply the figured dimensions and other particulars necessary to enable the part or parts depicted to be made from the drawing.
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The candidate is also required—
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f ) to be thoroughly conversant with the principles and practice of surface condensation, superheating, and the working of steam expansively, and with the economical and efficient use of coal and oil fuel.
He is also required—
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g )to know how the flash point of an oil is ascertained and be capable of determining experimentally that of any sample when the necessary apparatus is provided.
(2) Applications, in accordance with Form E.—A., together with the applicants’ testimonials and discharges, must be lodged with the Deputy Director at least fourteen days before the date of the examination.
(3) In addition to the qualifications required in respect of First and Second Class Engineers, a candidate for an Extra First Class Engineer’s Certificate shall pass such examination as will satisfy the Principal Examiner of Engineers that the candidate—
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a ) is able to write good English and has sufficient knowledge of elementary mathematics, trigonometry, and other subjects to enable him to work problems in mechanical science; and express himself suitably in reports and business letters connected with his work;(
b )possesses a thorough knowledge of the construction and working of the different forms of marine engines and propellers in all their details, including turbines and the various types of internal-combustion engines, and understands the fundamental principles on which they act, and is able to calculate the strength of the various parts;(
c ) is familiar with all the processes employed in the manufacture of machinery in an engineering workshop;(
d )is acquainted with the general principles of theoretical and applied mechanics, and possesses a knowledge of the theory of strain and stress, and is also able to deduce the ordinary rules for the bending of beams and for the twisting and bending of shafts;(
e ) is acquainted with the modern theory of heat, and is able to solve questions relating to temperatures, pressures, and volumes, power, economy, and duty in connexion with engines and boilers;(
f ) is able to determine, by means of valve diagrams or otherwise, the distribution of steam in the cylinders, and the effect, in a compound engine, on the other cylinders, of alterations in any one cylinder;(
g )understands how to apply the indicator, and is able to draw the proper conclusions from the diagrams, and to construct the approximate diagrams from any given data;(
h )is able to produce a fair working drawing of any part of the machinery, with figured dimensions fit to work from;(
i )understands the theoretical principles governing the action of the screw propeller and the paddle wheel, and is able to estimate numerically the effect in speed of ship and consumption of fuel due to any alteration in pitch, diameter, revolution, and other properties;(
j ) is able to give a description of boilers, including those of the water-tube type, and is familiar with the methods used in their manufacture, and is able to show that he possesses a knowledge of the theoretical principles which regulate their construction, and is able to calculate the strength of the various parts, including the riveting, boiler shell, furnaces, flat plates, stays;(
k )understands the general nature of the strains and stresses produced by steam pressure, temperature, and other properties in the various parts of the engines and boilers;(
l ) has a knowledge of the principles involved in determining the size of a safety-valve, and in the construction of spring-loaded and dead-weight valves;(
m ) possesses a thorough knowledge of the practice and theory of combustion; the chemical composition of fuels; the evaporative duty of fuels of given composition; the production of draught; the effect, in regard to economy, safety, and wear and tear, of increasing or diminishing the proportion of heating surface, of grate bar surface, of area of section of air passages, of area of water surface, of steam space and water capacity;(
n )is able to explain the formation of scale and the precipitation of salt under various conditions, and the precautionary means adopted in respect thereto, both with jet and with surface condensers;(
o ) understands the general principles involved in the construction and working of the barometer, thermometer, salinometer, steam and vacuum gauges and other instruments used in the engine-room, and of those used in determining high temperatures and in conducting experiments on heat;(
p )is familiar with the general results obtained from past experience in relation to corrosion, pitting, and galvanic action in boilers, and the use of zinc and soda, and is able to explain the chemical reaction involved and know how to guard against deterioration of the boilers;(
q )thoroughly understands the various causes and conditions which produce water-hammer action in steam pipes, the dangers occasioned thereby and the precautions to be taken against them;(
r ) is able to give a variety of illustrations of how defects in the machinery have arisen from accident, imperfect construction, or deterioration, and to show how these defects might have been prevented, and the best way of repairing them;(
s ) is familiar with the properties and processes of manufacturing and testing the ordinary materials used in the constructionof machinery, and possesses an intelligent knowledge of the composition and properties of the lubricants, boiler cements, india rubber, and other things in general use in steamers;
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t ) understands the causes of spontaneous combustion and the formation of explosive gases in coal holds, and oil tanks, and the precautionary measures proper to prevent accident from these causes;(
u ) is acquainted with the fundamental principles and practice of the generation of electricity and its application to various purposes on board ship, and is able to describe and explain the working of the various machines, appliances and instruments used;(
v )is able to explain the construction and working of the refrigerating machinery in use on board ship, the electric-lighting plant, the steering engines, hydraulic and pneumatic engines, the pumps, and all auxiliary machinery placed under the Chief Engineer’s control, and also has a knowledge of the other machines and appliances usually found on board ship,(
w )possesses a knowledge of the stability of floating bodies, and of the laws which govern the rolling of ships, and is able to make calculations as to the effect of filling or emptying ballast tanks, working coal or cargo into or out of the vessel, moving of weights on board, and any other operations to effect the stability of ships; and(
x )possesses a practical knowledge of ship construction and understands the elementary principles involved, and is able to deal with engine and boiler seatings and to supervise and direct any repairs that may be required to an iron or steel ship.
The papers will deal mainly with
the subjects in clauses (
A specimen set of papers set at one of the examinations is given in Appendix E.
Division 3.—Marine Engine-driver’s Certificate.
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a ) Second Class Marine Engine-driver and(
b ) First Class Marine Engine-driver.
(2) The examination for both Second and First Class Marine Engine-driver shall be divided into divisions, and each of these divisions into two sub-divisions, as follows:—
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a ) any sub-division;(
b ) any division; or(
c ) a full certificate.
(4) A certificate shall be issued to the successful candidate indorsed in the sub-division or sub-divisions in which he qualifies, the same certificate shall be further indorsed upon the candidates further qualifying in the other subdivisions.
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a ) A candidate holding a Second or First Class Marine Engine-driver’s Certificate, in any sub-division, may further qualify for the other sub-division of that particular division by further examination, and after producing evidence to the satisfaction of an Examiner of Engineers that he has had three months’ practical experience with the type of engine for which he washes to qualify. Such experience may be obtained either ashore or afloat.(
b ) A candidate may further qualify in any subdivision or division of the division in which he is not qualified by further examination after service of six months’ experience with the type or types of engines in which he wishes to further qualify. Such experience may be obtained either ashore or afloat.(
c ) A candidate may qualify for a Full Certificate for the remaining subdivisions, in which he has not qualified, at one examination, providing he can produce full proof as to his qualifying service.
(6) The holder of a Marine Engine-driver’s Certificate may have his certificate further indorsed as “Electric Marine Motor-driver” by producing satisfactory proof as to his practical experience in such motors and after passing a suitable examination.
(7) A certificate shall be issued to the successful candidate indorsed and officially stamped in the subdivisions or division in which the candidate qualifies. The certificate shall be further indorsed and stamped when the candidate further qualifies in the other subdivisions or divisions.
(8) The certificate for 2nd Class Driver is only valid for the plying limits of the port of issue or for further indorsements thereon.
(9) The holder of a 2nd Class Driver’s Certificate who wishes to operate with the certificate in an area other than that for which the certificate was issued may apply to the Deputy Director or, at outports, the sub-collector, who, upon being satisfied that the holder of the certificate possesses the sufficient local knowledge required, will indorse the certificate on the back thereof, as being valid for the required area. No fee is charged for these indorsements.
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a ) be not less than nineteen years of age;(
b )produce written testimonials as to his good character and experience with the type or types of engines in which he wishes to qualify, such experience to be not less than twelve months, six months of which can be shore service, the remaining six months on a motor boat; and(
c ) have a knowledge of the rules for the prevention of the collision of vessels, and have the necessary local knowledge to take charge of a motor boat restricted to the prescribed limits.
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a ) is able to write legibly and understand the first four rules of arithmetic as applied to simple problems connected with the work;(
b )is able to give a practical explanation of what should be done in the event of anything going wrong with the engines, and also to demonstrate that he is capable of doing it;(
c ) has a working knowledge of his engines and the danger arising from neglect of same, also the care and precautions necessary for safe and efficient working of his engines (and boilers, if any);
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d )if sitting for a steam certificate, he shall understand the reading of the water-gauge and how to test it; the danger arising from incrustation in the boiler and greasy deposits and how they are to be prevented; also the danger of overheating of the boiler plates due to shortage of water. He shall possess a working knowledge of the engine and boilers of the type specified.
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a ) shall be not less than 21 years of age;(
b )shall be able to produce satisfactory testimonials as to his sobriety and general good conduct;(
c ) shall furnish proof as to his qualifying service;(
d )shall have had practical experience in the making or repairing of engines, or have performed such service which in the opinion of the Principal Examiner of Engineers is equal to that mentioned; and(
e ) shall have had continuous service of at least twelve (12) months in a motor boat, and have been in possession of a Second Class Marine Engine-driver’s Certificate during that period. Provided that he has had at least three months’ practical service with the types of engine of each subdivision in which he is qualifying.
Provided that if a candidate has served two years in a workshop in making or repairing such types of engines for which he wishes to qualify, and has not less than six months’ experience in handling a mechanically propelled boat, he shall be entitled to sit for a First Class Marine Engine-driver in the subdivision or subdivisions for which he is qualified without having previously obtained a Second Class Marine Engine-driver’s Certificate.
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a )is able to explain the use and position of the principal parts of two-cycle and four-cycle motor engines as used in harbor and river motor boats or motor vessels, and thedifferent arrangements for ignition, reversing, and general working of internal combustion engines;
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b )has a general knowledge of the characteristics of the various fuel oils used in connexion with motor engines;(
c ) is able to give a practical explanation of what ought to be done in the event of anything going wrong with the engine, and in such circumstances is able to do it;(
d )is able to write legibly, and understands the first four rules of arithmetic;(
e ) is able to explain the principal parts and functions of a Marine steam engine and boiler; and(
f ) is able to read and test the water-gauge in all its different arrangements, understand and use a salinometer, and to know how salt water can be used as feed in a low pressure boiler, also how far the use of salt water is permissible in a high pressure boiler, the cause and effect of greasy deposits on heating surfaces, and how to prevent that incrustation.
(2)A First Class Marine Engine-driver’s Certificate shall entitle the holder to take charge of the engines and machinery of a motor boat propelled by machinery of the type in which he is qualified not exceeding 30 nominal horse-power or 170 brake horse-power, in any river, lake, or bay, or within a limit of 3 miles seaward from the entrance of any such river, lake, or bay.
(2)The examination of candidates for
both Second and First Class Coast Certificates shall consist of three parts,
namely:—Arithmetic, engineering knowledge questions, and
(3) A candidate for a Second Class. Coast Engineer’s Certificate, prior to his sitting for examination, shall be required to produce proof to the satisfaction of the Examiner of Engineers as to skill in practical workmanship—
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a )by a testimonial from some credible uninterested person stating the nature of the work done by the candidate, the time so employed, and date and place for verification, if required, the work done to be such as shall afford useful training for a Marine Engineer: or(
b )by submitting some approved work, performed by the candidate himself and vouched for in writing by some credible uninterested person, as being the work of the candidate.Provided that the Examiner may, if he thinks desirable, call upon the candidate to perform some suitable test or tests in practical workmanship.
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c ) and by answering such question to the satisfaction of the Examiner of Engineers, oral and written, upon practical workshop practice.
(4) The examination of candidates
for Second Class Marine Engine-driver’s Certificates shall consist of three
parts, namely:—Practical engineering knowledge, arithmetic and
(5) The examination of candidates
for First Class Marine Engine-drivers’ Certificates shall consist of three
parts, namely:—Arithmetic, engineering knowledge, and
Part IV.—Workshop and Sea Service.
(2) No time served before the age of fifteen will be counted.
(3) Not less than two years of the apprentice time must have been spent at fitting, erecting, or repairing engines and machinery either in the works or outside.
(4) The remaining two years may be made up of time spent in engine works at fitting, erecting, or repairing engines and machinery, or at one of the other branches of the trade given below, or at an approved technical day school (see regulation 57); the time so spent to count as follows:—
Fitting, erecting, repairing or turning—Full time.
Working in drawing office—Full time up to one year, and beyond one year one-half time.
Brass finishing (good, heavy work)—Full time up to one year, and beyond one year one-half time.
Planing, slotting, shaping, and milling—One-third time.
Boiler-making or repairing—One-half time.
Smith work—One-half time, with a maximum allowance of one year
Coppersmith work—One-third time, with a maximum allowance of six months.
(5) In the event of the apprentice time being extended to five years or more, four years at turning, followed by one year at fitting or erecting, may be accepted as qualifying.
(6) This regulation applies only to works at which the making or repairing of engines, boilers, and other machinery forms part of the regular business for which the works exist.
(2) For each twelve months of the service accepted the candidate must have performed at least an additional three months’ service on marine steam engines or internal combustion engines either in the works or on regular watch in the main engine-room or on day work at sea.
(3) If the service is not altogether satisfactory a longer additional period than that specified may be required.
(2) Time spent in attending evening classes in engineering at approved technical schools will similarly be allowed to count under the following conditions:—
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a )Each candidate claiming an allowance for time spent in attending evening classes at a technical school must produce a certificate signed by the Principal of the school to the effect that he has attended regularly at a definite class or classes, which should be specified, and has made satisfactory progress. The certificate must also state the total number of hours spent by the candidate in attending each class.(
b ) Time spent by the candidate in attending such classes as have a direct bearing on the training of a marine engineer will be reckoned at the ratio of such number of hours to one day as the Director determines. The total number of days so obtained will then be accepted in lieu of a certain fraction of the same period of workshop service. That fraction will be fixed for each school at the time of approval.(
c ) A candidate who has attended a technical school in the evening, while being employed as an apprentice or journeyman engineer during the day, must, in order that the school time may be accepted, produce satisfactory proof that he has spent the full working day in the works at which he is employed before attending the school. That proof will usually take the form of a statement in the testimonial as to workshop service given by the employer.(
d )Allowance will only be given for classes attended after the candidate has reached the age of 15.
(3) Time spent in foreign technical schools will not be recognised.
Where H. = heating Surface of main boilers in square feet measured down to the level of the fire bars, but excluding the front tube plate.
D = Square of diameter of low pressure cylinder, or sum of squares of diameters of cylinders in non-compound engines, measured in inches.
S. = Length of stroke of engines in inches.
P. = Pressure of main boilers in pounds per square inch.
Service in the Limited Coast trade is regarded as being equivalent to two-thirds of the same period of time served in the foreign or Australian trade, except where other allowances are specified.
In the case of candidates for first class certificates qualifying sea service is service on regular watch on the main engines or boilers as senior engineer in charge of the whole watch.
Provided, however, that when three or four engineers are on watch at the same time the service of any one of them may be allowed to count, provided a certificate from the Superintending Engineer is produced stating that the applicant was in charge of a watch on a definite section of the main engines or boilers in a separate compartment of the ship.
During the whole of the period claimed, candidates must have been in possession of Second Class Certificates.
In the case of candidates for Second Class Certificates qualifying sea service means service as engineer on regular watch, on the main engines or boilers.
In no case will time spent in clerical or day work be allowed to count as watch-keeping service.
All candidates for Ordinary Certificates, including those for First Class Certificates, who have not been in charge of the whole of a watch, but qualify under this regulation as the second or third senior of the watch, and have been in charge of a section of the machinery only, will be required to have served at sea on regular watch on both the main engines and the boilers, not less than six months being spent on each.
(2) Time so spent cannot be accepted as equivalent to more than one-sixth of the total sea service required for either certificate, but a candidate who has been allowed to count such time on examination for a Second Class Certificate will not be debarred from counting similar subsequent time on applying for examination for a First Class Certificate.
(3) In every case in which an allowance is made for time spent at a Marine technical school, the candidate will be required to produce the Principal’s certificate for continuous and regular attendance at all the approved classes and for satisfactory progress.
(4) The candidate must also produce his class note books, which will be forwarded to the Principal Examiner of Engineers, in order that the Examiner may satisfy himself that the candidate has followed the approved course of instruction, and that the remission of sea service claimed may be allowed accordingly.
(5) Application for examination of candidates claiming remission of sea service should be made at least fourteen days before they desire to sit.
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a ) The service will only count half as much as sea service,i.e., every two months of River and Bay service is only equivalent to one month’s foreign-going sea or Australian trade service.(
b )Candidates for Second Class Certificates must prove, in addition to the River and Bay service, at least three months’ qualifying service at sea in a Foreign-going or Australian trade ship of not less than the horse-power specified in regulation 40, or four and a half months’ similar service in the Limited Coast trade.(
c ) Candidates for First Class Certificates must prove, in addition to the River and Bay service in vessels of not less than the horse-power specified in regulation 44, at least six months’ qualifying service at sea with a Second Class Engineer’s Certificate in Foreign-going or Australian trade vessels of not less than the horse-power specified, or nine months’ similar service in the Limited Coast trade.
(2) If the candidate is able to prove that the main engines were running longer than this, he will be allowed to count the whole of the extended time.
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a ) Two months of that service is only equivalent to one month’s qualifying service in a foreign-going or Australian trade ship.(
b )Candidates for Second Class Certificates may perform all their sea service in sea-going dredgers, fishing boats, tug boats, or pilot vessels, but they must have been on regular watch on the main propelling machinery, and the horsepower of the vessels must not be less than that required by regulation 40.(
c ) Candidates for First Class Certificates must, while in possession of a Second Class Certificate, have served in vessels of at least the horse-power required by regulation 44, and have been in charge of the whole of a watch on the main machinery; and(
d )they must, in addition, have served in a qualifying capacity for at least six monthes in a Foreign-going or Australian trade ship, or nine months in a Limited Coast-trade vessel.
(2) Where an engineer is employed on a fishing or other vessel and is required to do stoking or other work not usually performed by an engineer in the Mercantile Marine, that service will not be accepted as qualifying.
(3) When service on fishing boats is claimed as qualifying for a certificate as engineer, it must be shown that it is of a similar nature to that performed by engineers in the Mercantile Marine.
(2) Candidates for Second Class Certificates may perform all their service in yachts, but the candidate must have been on regular watch on the main machinery, and the vessel must be of not less than the horsepower by regulation 40.
(3) Candidates for First Class Certificates must have served on vessels of the horse-power required by regulation 44, and must have been in regular charge of the main machinery, and must have served for at least three months in a qualifying capacity on board a foreign-going or Australian trade ship.
(4) The additional service will, however, not be required in the case of a candidate who has served for 27 months as first engineer, or for three years as second engineer, of a yacht of the requisite power.
Part V.—Conduct of the Examinations.
No instructors shall be allowed on the premises.
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f ) Have an intelligent grasp of the general run of pipes and connexions in the engine-room, the working of cocks, the opening and closing of cocks and valves, and know how mistakes of importance may be made and how best to guard against such mistakes.(
g )Be capable of being left in charge of the feeding of a set of boilers, understand the working of the water gauge, and be able to guard against being misled by false indications of the gauge glass.(
h )Understand the operations of blowing down and surfacing, the reasons for such practices and the danger which may result from the neglect of them in certain circumstances.
A Master or Mate presenting himself for examination in Steam must be understood to have made up for his want of practical experience by reading about the steam engine. He ought, therefore, to show that he intelligently understands the rationale of its action. Under this head he should be able to state approximately the quantity of heat required in the formation of steam, the relation of “latent” heat to “sensible” heat, how much steam can be raised by the combustion of one pound of fuel, what horse-power measure is, what indicated horse-power is, what is the action of the slide valve, the course of the steam through the engine, the advantage of working expansively, and how the expansive action is shown by the indicator diagram.
He should know the uses of the various parts of the engines and dynamos used for electric lighting, and how they and the cables are fitted in the hull; how wires are jointed, insulated and cased; why it is desirable that they should be led along places which are dry and accessible; what “short circuiting” is and what are the causes which produce it; what is its danger in coal bunkers and petroleum carrying steamers; what are the uses of switches and cut-outs, and why it is so important to prevent short circuiting taking place.
Candidates will be required to give written answers to sixteen out of twenty questions in Engineering Knowledge. These questions will not be difficult, theoretical, or book questions, but such as any man of ordinary capacity who has a fair amount of practical knowledge of the use and working of the steam engine ought to answer.
If a candidate refers to any book, paper or memorandum, or obtains information from another candidate or any other person during the examination, he will be treated as having failed, will forfeit his fee, and will be excluded from further examination for such period as the Director may determine.
The Examiners will report, in the case of failure, the nature of the question or questions that decided the failure, or the point in the management of the engines or boilers in which the candidate was deficient.
Applicants for the voluntary examination need not necessarily have served on board steam-ships; all that is required is that they shall have a practical knowledge of the use and working of the steam engine.
Practical knowledge is best gained in the engine-room; and the examination of an officer who does not produce official evidence of service in steamships, and of experience of engines, must necessarily be more searching than in the case of one who produces evidence of such service and experience.
The answers to the questions in
Engineering Knowledge are frequently given by candidates as learned by rote
from a book. Candidates should, therefore, be asked such
A large part of the
The examination of a Mate in steam is the same as that of a Master. The knowledge required has no reference to the Mate’s position.
A Mate may be examined, but such examination implies, that the Mate may one day be a Master, when the possession of the knowledge will, possibly, be an advantage to him in the discharge of his duties.
APPENDIX J.
Technical Schools recognised by the Board of Trade.
The following is a list of Technical Schools attendance at which is recognised by the Minister as affording remission of some period of the service required to qualify a candidate for examination for a Certificate of Competency as Engineer.
(I.) Day Classes.
When nothing is stated to the contrary, time spent in attending the day classes in Mechanical Engineering of a recognised Technical School is accepted as equivalent to workshop service in the ratio of three years of the former to two of the latter, provided the applicant was over 15 years of age (or 14 years of age in the case of students at Junior Technical Schools) and can produce the Principal’s certificate for continuous and regular attendance at all the approved classes and for satisfactory progress. Such time cannot as a rule be accepted as equivalent to more than two years’ workshop service.
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Belfast.—Municipal Technical Institute, Belfast.
*Birmingham.—University of Birmingham.
Birmingham.—City of Birmingham Municipal Technical School, Suffolk-street, Birmingham. (Afternoon Classes.)
‡Bombay.—Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, Bombay.
Bradford.—Municipal Technical College, Bradford.
Brighton.—Municipal Technical College, Brighton.
Bristol.—Merchant Venturers Technical College, Bristol.
Bristol.—University College, Bristol.
Cardiff.–The Technical College, Cardiff.
* Time spent by students of the Electrical Engineering Department on work similar to that in the Mechanical Engineering Department to count as equivalent.
Time spent at afternoon classes to count as equivalent to two-thirds of the same period of workshop service, five hours in the classes being reckoned as equivalent to one day.
‡ Half, only, of the time to be counted.
Cardiff.—University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff.
§§ Devonport.—Royal Naval Engineering College, Devonport.
Edinburgh.—Heriott-Watt College, Edinburgh.
‡‡Glasgow.—Royal Technical College, Glasgow.
‡‡Glasgow.—James Watt Engineering Laboratories, Glasgow University.
Huddersfield.—Huddersfield Technical College, Huddersfield.
Hull—Municipal Technical School, Hull.
Leeds.—The University of Leeds.
Liverpools—The Faculty of Engineering, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool.
London.—Battersea Polytechnic, London, S.W.
London.—Central Technical College, London, S.W.
London.—City and Guilds Technical College, Finsbury, London, E.G.
London.—East London College (University of London), Mile End-road, London, E.
London.—Electrical Standardising, Testing and Training Institution, Southampton Row, London, W.C.
*London.—King’s College, Strand, London, W. C.
London—Northampton Polytechnic Institute, Clerkenwell, London, E.G.
London.—Polytechnic School of Engineering, Regent-street, London, W.
‡ London.—St. Olave’s Grammar School, London, S.E.
London.—South Western Polytechnic, Manresa-road, Chelsea, London, S.W.
London.—University College, Gower-street, London.
Manchester.—Manchester Municipal School of Technology, Manchester.
Manchester.—Owens Technical College, Manchester.
Newcastle-on-Tyne.—Armstrong College, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
§ Newcastle-on-Tyne.—Rutherford Technical College, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
‡ Oundle.—Engineering Department of Oundle School, Northants.
|| Poona.—College of Engineering, Poona, Bombay.
Portsmouth.—Portsmouth Municipal College, Portsmouth.
Salford.—Royal Technical Institute, Salford.
Sheffield.—University of Sheffield, Sheffield.
Sibpur.—Civil Engineering College, Sibpur, Bengal.
Southampton.—Hartley University College, Southampton.
Sunderland.—Sunderland Technical College, Sunderland.
Swansea.—Swansea Technical College, Swansea.
‡ Tonbridge.—Engineering Department of Tonbridge School.
West Ham.—Municipal Technical Institute, West Ham.
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¶ Cardiff.—City of Cardiff Day Preparatory Technical School, Cardiff.
‡ Dublin.—Pembroke Day Trades Preparatory School, Ringsend, Co. Dublin.
¶ Exeter.—Junior Engineering and Technical School of University College, Exeter.
** London.—Beaufoy Institute, Junior Day Technical School, Lambeth.
**London.—Borough Polytechnic Day Technical School for Boys, 103 Borough-road, E.C.
**London.—Hackney Institute, Junior Day Technical School, Dalston-lane, N.E.
**London.—Leyton Engineering and Trade School, Leyton Technical Institute, Leyton, E.10.
**London.—London County Council School of Engineering and Navigation, Day Technical School for Boys, Poplar, E.
**London.—Paddington Technical Institute, Junior Day Technical School.
**London—Woolwich Polytechnic, Junior Day Technical School.
**Londonderry.—Municipal Day Trades Preparatory School, Londonderry.
*Two-thirds of time to count, with a maximum of two years for three-year students, and two years and eight months for four-year students who have spent three summer sessions in the works of a maker of steam engines, for which no separate allowance is claimed.
Two-thirds to count, with a maximum of two years eight months.
‡ One-third of time to count, with a maximum of one year.
§ A complete session to count as four months.
║ Half time to count with a maximum of 18 months.
¶ One-sixth, only, of the time to be counted.
** One-third, only, of the time to be counted.
Half, only, of the time to be counted.
‡‡ A complete session to count as six months.
§§ Time to count in full up to three years, or in the case of students who were in training in or before September, 1908, up to four years under the following conditions:—
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a ) A certificate of practical workmanship and good conduct must be produced.(
b ) A student must have been at least 20 on completion of his training,(
c ) Any deficiency in workshop service to be made good by service as engine fitter in shops where steam engines are made and repaired.*Newport (Mon.).—Newport Technical College and Institute (in reference only to junior classes), Newport (Mon.).
*Plymouth.—Municipal Technical School, Junior Day Technical School, Plymouth.
*Smethwick.—Municipal Technical School, Junior Day Technical School, Smethwick.
(II.) Evening Classes.
Time spent in attending Evening Classes in Engineering at approved Technical Schools is accepted as equivalent to workshop service, five hours in the classes being reckoned as equivalent to one day, and two-thirds of the number of days so obtained counting as workshop service, subject to the provisions laid down in regulation 57.
Belfast.—Municipal Technical Institute, Belfast.
Birmingham.—City of Birmingham Municipal Technical School, Suffolk-street, Birmingham.
Brighton.—Municipal Technical College, Brighton.
Bristol.—Merchant Venturers Technical College, Bristol.
‡ Cardiff.—City of Cardiff Technical Schools.
Dundee.—Dundee Technical College, Dundee.
Edinburgh.—Heriott-Watt College, Edinburgh.
Glasgow.—Royal Technical College, Glasgow.
Greenock.—Greenock Technical School, Greenock.
Huddersfield.—Huddersfield Technical College, Huddersfield.
Leeds.—University of Leeds.
Leith.—Leith Technical College, Leith.
Liverpool.—Municipal Central Technical School, Liverpool.
London.—Battersea Polytechnic, London, S.W.
London.—Borough Polytechnic Institute, 103 Borough-road, London, S.E.
London.—London County Council School of Engineering and Navigation, Poplar, E.
London.—Northampton Polytechnic Institute, Clerkenwell, E.C.
London.—The Polytechnic School of Engineering, 307, 309, and 311 Regent-street, London, W.
London.—South Western Polytechnic Institution, Manresa-road, Chelsea, S.W.
Londonderry.—Municipal Technical School, Londonderry.
Manchester.—The Manchester Municipal School of Technology, Manchester.
Newcastle-on-Tyne.—Armstrong College, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Newcastle-on-Tyne.—Rutherford Technical College, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Preston.—Harris Institute, Preston.
Salford.—Salford Royal Technical Institute, Salford.
Sheffield.—Department of Applied Science, University of Sheffield, St. George’s-square, Sheffield.
Southampton.—Hartley University College, Southampton.
South Shields.—The Marine School, South Shields.
Swansea.—Swansea Technical College, Swansea.
West Hartlepool.—West Hartlepool Technical College.
(III.) Marine Technical Schools.
When nothing is stated to the contrary, time spent at a Technical School recognised as suitable for the training of Marine Engineers will, subject to the provisions laid down in regulation 60 of the Regulations, be allowed to count as sea service in the ratio of three months at the Technical School to two months at sea, time so spent not to be accepted as equivalent to more than one-sixth of the total sea service required for a certificate.
Aberdeen.—Robert Gordon’s Technical College, Aberdeen.
Cardiff.—The Technical College, Cardiff.
Greenock.—Watt Memorial School, Greenock.
§ Leith—Leith Nautical College, Leith.
Liverpool.—Central Municipal Technical School, Byrom-street, Liverpool.
South Shields.—The Marine School, South Shields.
* One-third, only, of the time to be counted.
Afternoon classes also count in the same proportion.
‡Time spent by students of the Electrical Engineering Department on work similar to that in the Mechanical Engineering Department to count as equivalent.
§ Half only, of the time to be counted.
APPENDIX K.
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List of Other Colonial Engineers’ Certificates issued under Order in Council, which are of the same force as those granted by the Board of Trade or under the
Navigation Act 1912-20.
Colony. | Certificates. | Date of original Order in Council. | Date from which Order in Council takes effect. | |
By whom granted in Colony. | Description.* | |||
Victoria....... | Marine Board | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 30 Mar., 1871 | 4 Jan., 1870 |
Canada....... | The Minister of Marine and Fisheries | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 10 Nov., 1886 | 1 Jan., 1887 |
New Zealand | Marine Department | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 9 Aug., 1872 | 1 May, 1872 |
New South Wales | ‡ Department of Navigation | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class-Engineer | 30 Aug., 1873 | 18 June, 1872 |
South Australia | Marine Board | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 12 May, 1874 | 12 May, 1871 |
Tasmania | The Governor | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 12 Feb., 1876 | 1 April, 1876 |
Bengal........ | Lieutenant-Governor | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 27 June, 1876 | 27 June, 1876 |
Newfoundland | Governor........ | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 19 July, 1910 | 19 July, 1910 |
Bombay...... | Governor........ | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 11 July, 1877 | 11 July, 1877 |
Queensland | Marine Board | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 26 Mar., 1878 | 1 Oct., 1877 |
Hong Kong | Governor........ | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 31 Dec, 1883 | 1 Jan., 1884 |
Straits Settlements | Governor........ | 1st Class Engineer; 2nd Class Engineer | 1 May, 1890 | 1 Aug., 1888 |
* The Engineers’ Certificates specified in this list as having Imperial validity do not include any Motor Certificates or Motor Indorsements.
The Steam Navigation Board was superseded by the Marine Board on the 21st December, 1888. See Order in Council of 23rd November, 1893.
‡ The Marine Board was superseded by the Department of Navigation on the 17th March, 1900.
APPENDIX L.
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Table showing the Requirements as to Service necessary to Qualify for Examination for Certificates of Competency.
It must be clearly understood that the amount of service laid down in the Regulations for each grade of certificate of competency is the absolute minimum, and that, when the character of the workshop service is not up to the standard expected, or the sea service has been performed in the home or coasting trade, additional service is required to give it equivalent value. The sea service mentioned in the table has reference only to that performed in foreign-going or Australian trade vessels.
Minimum Age, in Years. | Certificate, or Indorsement desired. (2) | Certificate required to be held whilst performing qualifying sea service (Ordinary or Motor). | Qualifying Service required. | ||||
In Works. | At Sea, while holding Certificate (Column 3). | ||||||
Years. | Years. | Lowest Rank or Capacity.* | Engines. | ||||
Steam or Motor. | Horse-power. | ||||||
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) |
For Ordinary (Steam) Certificate. | |||||||
21 | 2nd Class | .................................. | 4 |
| W. | Steam | 66 N. |
21 | „ | .................................. | 4 |
| „ | „ | „ |
.. | ½ | „ | Motor | 373 B. | |||
22½ | 1st Class | 2nd Class (O)............. | .. |
| S.W. | Steam | 99 N. |
22½ | „ |
| .. |
| „ | „ | „ |
½ | „ | Motor | 560 B. | ||||
For Motor Certificate. | |||||||
21 | 2nd Class | .................................. | 4 |
| W. | Motor | 373 B. |
21 | „ | .................................. | 4 |
| „ | „ | „ |
½ | „ | Steam | 66 N. | ||||
22½ | 1st Class | 2nd Class (O)............. | .. |
| S.W. | Motor | 560 B. |
22½ | „ | 2nd Class (M)............. | .. |
| „ | „ | „ |
22½ | „ |
| .. |
| „ | „ | „ |
.. | ½ | „ | Steam | 99 N. | |||
For Motor Indorsement of Ordinary Certificate. | |||||||
21 | 2nd Class | .................................. | .. | ¾ | W. | Motor | 373 B. |
22¾ | 1st Class | 2nd Class (M or O) or 1st Class (O) | .. | ¾ | S.W. | „ | 560 B. |
For Ordinary Indorsement of Motor Certificate. | |||||||
21 | 2nd Class | .................................. | .. |
| W. | Steam | 66 N. |
23 | 1st Class | 2nd Class (O or M) or 1st Class (M) | .. |
| S.W. | „ | 99 N. |
* W. Signifies Watchkeeper with main propelling machinery.
S.W. Signifies Senior Watchkeeper
N. Signifies Nominal horse-power.
B. Signifies brake horse-power.
APPENDIX M.
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The following Books are recommended for Study by Intending Candidates for Examination for Certificates of Competency as Engineers in the Mercantile Marine.
Title. | Author. | Publishers. | Price. | |
1. Practical Mathematics applied to Mechanics | A. G. Cracknell, M.A., B.Sc. | Longmans, Green and Co. | 5 | 6 |
2. Mechanics applied to Engineering | J. Goodman, M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E. | Do. | 14 | 6 |
3. Applied Mechanics.................... | D. A. Low, M.I.M.E. | Do. | 12 | 6 |
4. Manual of Machine Drawing and Design | D. A. Low, M.I.M.E., and A. W. Bevis, M.I.M.E. | Do. | 10 | 6 |
5. The Theory of Heat Engines | W. Inchley, B.Sc., A.M.I.M.E. | Do. | 12 | 6 |
6. Text-Book of Theoretical Naval Architecture | E. L. Attwood, O.B.E., M.I.N.A. | Do. | 10 | 6 |
7. Manual of Marine Engineering | A. E. Seaton, M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E., M.I.N.A. | Charles Griffin and Co. Ltd. | 36 | 0 |
| A. Jamieson, M.I.C.E. | Do. | 29 | 0 |
9. Text-Book of Heat Engines (2 vols.) | Do. | Do. | Vol I., 8s. 6d. | |
10. Land and Marine Diesel Engines | Georgio Supino............ | Do. | 15 | 0 |
11. Know Your Own Ship.............. | Thomas Walton............ | Do. | 9 | 0 |
12. Construction and Maintenance of Steel Vessels | Do. | Do. | 25 | 0 |
13. Magnetism and Electricity for Students | H. E. Hadley, B.Sc. | Macmillan and Co. Ltd. | 7 | 0 |
14. Electrical Engineering.............. | Tyson Sewell, A.M.I.E.E. | Crosby, Lockwood and Sons | 8 | 6 |
15. Extra Chiefs’ and Surveyors’ Guide | Peter Youngson, B.Sc. | Jas. Munro and Co. Ltd. | 45 | 0 |
16. The Marine Steam Turbine....... | ||||
J. W. M. Sothern ......... | Do. | 42 | 0 |
INDEX.
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SUBJECT AND NUMBER OF REGULATION OR LETTER OF APPENDIX. | |
Regulation | |
Ability, testimonials required............................................................................................................. | 11, 12 |
Additional provisions as to qualifying Sea service........................................................................ | 58, 59 |
Additional provisions as to testimonials.......................................................................................... | 13 |
Additional Workshop Service, when nature of work is not Marine............................................ | 55 |
Age of Candidate................................................................................................................................. | 10 |
Application—how to make................................................................................................................ | 6, 9 |
Application for examination for Extra First Class......................................................................... | 46 |
Apprenticeship Service........................................................................................................................ | 40, 54, 55, 57 |
Books recommended for study.......................................................................................................... | Appendix M |
Books forbidden in examination room............................................................................................ | 70 |
Brake Horse Power relating to First Class Motor Engine............................................................. | 44 |
Brake Horse Power relating to Second Class Motor Engine........................................................ | 40 |
Brake Horse Power relating to First Class Marine Engine Driver............................................... | 52 |
Bribe—attempting to, penalty........................................................................................................... | 27 |
Calculation of Service.......................................................................................................................... | 8 |
Candidates to be punctual.................................................................................................................. | 68 |
Certificate—Surrender of................................................................................................................... | 29 |
Certificate—Definition of.................................................................................................................. | 3 |
Certificates—Issue of.......................................................................................................................... | 24 |
Certificates—Loss of.......................................................................................................................... | 28 |
Certificates—of Service...................................................................................................................... | 22 |
Clerical work not to count as Sea Service........................................................................................ | 59 |
Colonial Certificates, list of............................................................................................................... | Appendix K |
Conduct, testimonial required............................................................................................................ | 11, 12 |
Copying in examination, penalty of................................................................................................. | 77 |
Deafness................................................................................................................................................ | 15 |
Desertion—penalty of......................................................................................................................... | 14 |
Drawing—Examination in.................................................................................................................. | 71 |
Drawing—Specimen papers in.......................................................................................................... | Appendix E |
Engineers—Extra First Class............................................................................................................. | 46 |
Engineers—First Class........................................................................................................................ | 44 |
Engineers—Second Class................................................................................................................... | 41 |
Engineers—First Class Motor........................................................................................................... | 44 |
Engineers—Second Class Motor...................................................................................................... | 43 |
Engineers—First Class Coast............................................................................................................ | 37 |
Engineers—Second Class Coast....................................................................................................... | 35, 36 |
Engineers—Third Class Coast.......................................................................................................... | 33, 34 |
Engine Driver (Marine) First Class................................................................................................... | 47, 50 |
Engine Driver (Marine) Second Class.............................................................................................. | 47, 48 |
Engineering knowledge (foreign-going), specimen paper in........................................................ | Appendix F |
Examinations, conduct of................................................................................................................... | 66 |
Experience—testimonials required................................................................................................... | 11, 12 |
Extra First Class examination, specimen papers in........................................................................ | Appendix G |
Failure in examination........................................................................................................................ | 26 |
Fee to be paid first................................................................................................................................ | 26 |
Fee not returnable on failure.............................................................................................................. | 26 |
Fees—table of....................................................................................................................................... | 26 |
Foreign Service..................................................................................................................................... | 23 |
Gaps in Service..................................................................................................................................... | 7 |
Instruments—Drawing........................................................................................................................ | 71 |
Internal combustion, Engineers’ examination................................................................................ | 43, 45 |
Issue of Certificates............................................................................................................................. | 24 |
Journeyman—Service as.................................................................................................................... | 40 |
INDEX—
Subject and Number of
Regulation or Letter, of Appendix— | ||
Regulation | ||
Logarithm Tables—Use of in examination room.......................................................................... | 75 | |
Lost Certificate—copy of................................................................................................................... | 28 | |
Marine Engine Drivers—First Class................................................................................................ | 51 | |
Marine Engine Drivers—Second Class........................................................................................... | 52 | |
Marine Technical Schools.................................................................................................................. | 57 | |
Master and Mates examination in Steam........................................................................................ | Appendix I | |
Marking worked papers...................................................................................................................... | 78 | |
Misconduct, penalty of....................................................................................................................... | 14 | |
Motor Engineer’s Certificate............................................................................................................. | 40, 43 | |
Order of examinations........................................................................................................................ | 73 | |
Places and times of examination...................................................................................................... | Appendix A | |
Physical defects in candidates.......................................................................................................... | 15 | |
Practical Mathematics (foreign-going), specimen papers in | Appendix D | |
Qualifications for various grades................................. |
| |
Qualifying Service .............................................................................................................................. | 59 | |
Regular Watch, definition of............................................................................................................. | 3 | |
River and Bay Service......................................................................................................................... | 62 | |
Sea Service............................................................................................................................................ | 58 | |
Sea Service, calculation of................................................................................................................. | 59 | |
Service Certificates.............................................................................................................................. | 22 | |
Service must be verified..................................................................................................................... | 9 | |
Service in Dredges, fishing or tug boats......................................................................................... | 64 | |
Service in motor vessel....................................................................................................................... | 31 | |
Service in vessels, auxiliary power................................................................................................... | 63 | |
Service in workshops.......................................................................................................................... | 54 | |
Service in yachts.................................................................................................................................. | 65 | |
Service in river and bay..................................................................................................................... | 62 | |
Sobriety—Testimonial required........................................................................................................ | 12 | |
Specimen Papers, Coast Engineers................................................................................................... | Appendix C | |
Specimen Papers, Marine Engine Drivers........................................................................................ | Appendix B | |
Strangers not allowed in examination............................................................................................. | 66 | |
Table of requirements as to qualifying Service.............................................................................. | Appendix L | |
Technical Schools................................................................................................................................ | 57 | |
Testimonials required as to Sea Service........................................................................................... | 12 | |
Tugs—Service in.................................................................................................................................. | 64 | |
Verification of Service in................................................................................................................... | 9 | |
79 | ||
Watergauge........................................................................................................................................... | Appendix H | |
Watch, regular—definition of........................................................................................................... | 3 | |
Workshop testimonials....................................................................................................................... | 11 | |
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
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