(Cap 313 section 29) [8 August 1986] (L.N. 188 of 1986) Cap 313R rule 1 Citation These rules may be cited as the Shipping and Port Control (Pleasure Vessels) (Certificates of Competency) Rules. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 2 Interpretation In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires- "approved" (批准) means approved by the Director; "Examination Centre" (考试中心) means the Examination Centre of the Marine Department; "examiner" (主考员) means an examiner appointed under section 29 of the Ordinance; "length" (长度) means length overall; "pleasure vessel" (游乐船只) has the meaning assigned to it in the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.); "pleasure vessel certificate of competency" (游乐船只合格证书) means a local certificate of competency issued in respect of a pleasure vessel under section 29 of the Ordinance or under these rules. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 3 Types of pleasure vessel certificates of competency A pleasure vessel certificate of competency shall, according to the standards attained by the candidate, be issued in one or more of the following grades- -Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I, which, subject to rule 9, shall be endorsed as valid for vessels of not more than 20 m in length; (L.N. 327 of 1989) -Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II, which shall be endorsed as valid for vessels of not more than 13.7 m in length; -Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I, which, subject to rule 9, shall be endorsed as valid- (L.N. 327 of 1989) (a) for vessels with diesel engines, none of which is of more than 750 kW power; or (b) for vessels with petrol engines, none of which is of more than 750 kW power; or (c) for both types of vessel;-Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade II, which shall be endorsed as valid- (a) for vessels with inboard diesel engines, none of which is of more than 120 kW power; or (b) for vessels with inboard petrol engines, none of which is of more than 120 kW power; or (c) for vessels with outboard engines. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 4 Recognition of equivalent certificates of competency (1) A valid local certificate of competency of the type specified in the first column of Part I of the First Schedule shall be recognized as equivalent to a pleasure vessel certificate of competency of the type shown opposite thereto in the second column of Part I of that Schedule, subject to any endorsement on such certificate as to the length of the vessel and the type of engine. (2) A valid local certificate of competency of the type specified in the first column of Part II of the First Schedule and issued before the commencement of these rules shall be recognized as equivalent to a pleasure vessel certificate of competency of the type shown opposite thereto in the second column of Part II of that Schedule, subject to any endorsement on such certificate as to the length of the vessel and the type of engine. (3) A person who is the holder of a valid local certificate of competency which, under paragraph (2), is recognized as equivalent to a pleasure vessel certificate of competency as a Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II shall, upon application to the Director, be granted a pleasure vessel certificate of competency as a Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I, if the Director is satisfied that that person has been the competent owner, part owner or operator of a vessel of more than 13.7 m in length for a period of not less than one year during the 3 years preceding the coming into operation of these rules. (4) A person who is the holder of a valid local certificate of competency which, under paragraph (1), is recognized as equivalent to a certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I with an endorsement of validity for vessels with diesel engines, shall- (a) upon application to the Director; and (b) if the Director is satisfied that that person has been operating a pleasure vessel fitted with a petrol engine either for a period of not less than one year in the 3 years preceding, or for a period of one year immediately following, the coming into operation of these rules,be granted, a certificate of competency as a Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I or Grade II depending upon the power of the petrol engine he has been operating, with an endorsement of validity for vessels with petrol engines. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 5 Exemption from examination in parts of syllabus If an applicant for a pleasure vessel certificate of competency is the holder of a certificate of competency issued or deemed to be issued by the Seafarers' Authority under regulations made under section 73 of the Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) Ordinance (Cap 478) or by any other competent authority, and if, in the opinion of the Director, such certificate is evidence that the holder has attained a sufficient standard of competency in any part of any of the syllabuses set out in the Fourth to the Seventh Schedules, the Director may exempt the applicant from being examined in that part of that syllabus. (Enacted 1986. 44 of 1995 s. 143) Cap 313R rule 6 Requirements for pleasure vessel certificates of competency (1) The procedures relating to applications for the issue of pleasure vessel certificates of competency, the conduct of examinations, the method of granting certificates, the conditions for eligibility of candidates, the syllabuses for and standards to be attained by candidates in such examinations and the form of the certificate shall be as set out in the Second to the Eighth Schedules. (2) An applicant for a pleasure vessel certificate of competency shall not be required to have served on a pleasure vessel for any specified period. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 7 Grant and surrender of certificates (1) Subject to rule 4(3) and (4), a pleasure vessel certificate of competency shall only be granted upon the Director being satisfied that the applicant is capable of acting competently in the capacity to which the certificate relates as shown by the applicant either passing the relevant examination or being exempted under rule 5 from part of the examination, and that the applicant is in all respects a fit person to be the holder of such a certificate. (2) Where the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency of a particular class issued under these rules is issued with a certificate of a higher class, he shall surrender the certificate of the lower class to the Director. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 8 Copies of certificates (1) If a person entitled to a pleasure vessel certificate of competency proves to the satisfaction of the Director that the certificate has been lost or destroyed, the Director shall, upon payment of the prescribed fee, if any, cause to be issued a copy of the certificate, certified as such, which shall have the same effect as the certificate originally issued. (2) An application for a certified copy of a lost certificate should be made at the Examination Centre, accompanied by the prescribed fee. A declaration as to the circumstances in which the certificate was lost must be made by the applicant before an examiner. (3) If at any time after the issue of a certified copy of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency the original certificate is found by the person to whom it was issued, that person shall return the original certificate as soon as possible to the Director. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 9 Additional endorsements of certificates (1) Any person who is a holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency valid for pleasure vessels of not more than 20 m in length, may apply to the Director to have such certificate endorsed as may be appropriate for the operation of vessels that are in excess of 20 m in length. (2) Where an application is made under paragraph (1), the Director shall- (a) unless the applicant is exempted under paragraph (3), require him to be examined by examiner in the practical handling of a vessel which is in excess of 20 m in length; and (b) if the applicant satisfies the examiner of his competence to handle such a vessel, endorse the certificate of competency valid for pleasure vessels of not more than 20 m in length held by the applicant, as valid for the operation of pleasure vessels in excess of that length.(3) Where the Director is satisfied that an applicant under paragraph (1) has- (a) been the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency valid for vessels of not more than 20 m in length for a period not less than 12 months; and (b) during such period operated pleasure vessels in excess of 13.7 m in length and as a result thereof has such experience as would render him competent to operate a pleasure vessel in excess of 20 m in length,he may exempt the applicant from the examination requirement in paragraph (2)(a), and endorse the certificate of competency valid for vessels of not more than 20 m in length held by the applicant, as valid for the operation of pleasure vessels in excess of that length. (4) Any person who is a holder of a certificate of competency valid for pleasure vessels with engines none of which exceeds 750 kW in power, may apply to the Director to have such certificate endorsed as valid for pleasure vessels with engines in excess of that power. (5) Where an application is made under paragraph (4), the Director shall- (a) require the applicant to be examined by an examiner in the competent handling of the engines of a pleasure vessel in excess of 750 kW in power; and (b) if the applicant satisfies the examiner of his competence to be in charge of the engines referred to in subparagraph (a), endorse the certificate of competency valid for pleasure vessels with engines none of which exceeds 750 kW in power held by the applicant, as valid for pleasure vessels with engines in excess of 750 kW in power. (L.N. 327 of 1989) Cap 313R rule 10 Record of certificates A record of all pleasure vessel certificates of competency issued under these rules and of the suspension, cancellation or alteration of, and any other matters affecting such certificates, shall be kept by the Director. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 11 Verification of qualifications, etc. (1) The examiner shall not permit a candidate to take any examination under these rules unless he is satisfied that the candidate- (a) is eligible to take the examination; and (b) is the person in respect of whom the application for the examination has been made.(2) If before the commencement, or during the course, of an examination, the examiner becomes aware that any candidate has any physical or other disability which in his opinion would render the candidate incapable of performing the duties of a master or engineer, as the case may be, of a pleasure vessel, the examiner shall not permit the candidate to take or complete the examination. (3) Where the examiner does not permit a candidate to take or complete an examination under paragraph (1) or (2)- (a) he shall state his reasons therefor on the candidate's application form and send the form to the Director; and (b) the fee paid by the candidate shall be refunded. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 12 Appeals from decisions of examiners (1) Any person who considers himself aggrieved by any decision of an examiner may appeal in writing to the Director. (2) The Director may confirm, vary or reverse any such decision or substitute therefor such other decision as he may think fit. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 13 Re-examination of holders of certificates (1) If the Director is of the opinion that the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency is, due to age, illness or physical disability, likely to be incapable of performing the duties of a master or engineer, as the case may be, of a pleasure vessel, the Director may by notice in writing to the holder of the certificate require him to undergo, within the period specified in the notice, a medical examination or a sight test or both. (2) If the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency who is required to undergo a medical examination or sight test under paragraph (1)- (a) fails or refuses without reasonable excuse to undergo the medical examination or sight test within the period specified in the notice; or (b) does not pass the medical examination or sight test,the Director may by notice in writing sent to the holder cancel the certificate. (3) Where a pleasure vessel certificate of competency is cancelled under paragraph (2) the holder shall forthwith deliver the certificate to the Director. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 1 RECOGNITION OF EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATES [rule 4] PART I Certificate held under the Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg) or the Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Craft) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.) Equivalent local certificate of competency for purpose of Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.) Type of Certificate -Local certificate of competency as master of a vessel of 300 tons and under -Local certificate of competency as master of a vessel of 60 tons and under -Local certificate of competency as engineer for a vessel with engines of upto 150 hp or over 150 hp -Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I (valid for vessels of more than 20 m in length) -Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I (valid for vessels of not more than 20 m in length) -Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I (valid for vessels with diesel engines) PART II Certificate held under the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.) before commencement of the Shipping and Port Control (Pleasure Vessels) (Certificates of Competency) Rules (Cap 313 sub. leg.) Equivalent local certificate of competency for purpose of Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.) after commencement of the Shipping and Port Control (Pleasure Vessels) (Certificates of Competency) Rules (Cap 313 sub. leg.) Type of Certificate -Local certificate of competency as master of a vessel of 15 tons and under, endorsed "valid for privately owned pleasure craft only" -Local certificate of competency as engineer endorsed "valid for privately owned pleasure craft only" -Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II (valid for vessels of not more than 13.7 m in length-but subject to rule 4(3)) -Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I (valid only for vessels with the type of engine endorsed) (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 2 EXAMINATION PROCEDURE [rule 6] 1. How to Apply 1.1. Candidates for a local certificate of competency as Master or Engineer of a Pleasure Vessel (known as a Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency) should complete an application form obtainable from the Marine Department Examination Centre. The completed form with photograph attached together with the appropriate fee should be submitted to the Marine Department Examination Centre. 2. Proof of Identity 2.1. Candidates when applying and subsequently when appearing for the examination must produce to the examiner or his deputy a Hong Kong Identity Card, or other acceptable proof of identity. 3. Punctuality 3.1. Candidates must appear punctually for the examination at the time appointed. 3.2. A candidate who does not appear punctually for the examination at the time appointed will be regarded as having failed the examination and will forfeit the examination fee unless he produces a medical certificate or other satisfactory evidence of his inability to attend the examination. 4. Fees 4.1. The fees payable for sitting an examination and for the grant of a certificate are those prescribed by the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations (Cap 281 sub. leg.). 5. Cancellation of Examination 5.1. A candidate may cancel or postpone the taking of an examination by advising the examiner in writing at least 3 days before the day appointed for the examination. Subject to regulation 11A of the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations (Cap 281 sub. leg.), any fee paid in respect of such cancelled or postponed examination shall either be refunded to the candidate or, if he so requests, be held to his credit for a future examination. Only one postponement of an examination will be permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances warranting a second postponement. 5.2. In any case where an examination is cancelled or postponed other than in accordance with paragraph 5.1, the fees will not be refunded. 6. Strangers not admitted 6.1. No persons other than candidates and those whose duties require them to be present will be allowed in the examination room during the examination. 7. Loose Paper and Books 7.1. Before the examination begins, the examiner will ensure that the tables and desks are cleared of all scraps of paper and books (other than those permitted in the examination room). 8. Leaving Room 8.1. Candidates who have completed the examination may surrender both question and answer papers to the examiner and request permission to leave the examination room. A candidate who fails to surrender both papers will be regarded as having failed the examination. 9. Silence 9.1. Silence must be observed in the examination room. 10. Penalty for Copying 10.1. Any candidate who is discovered- (a) referring to an unauthorized book or paper; (b) copying from another person; (c) giving assistance or information to another person; (d) accepting assistance or information from another person; (e) communicating in any way with any person other than the examiner; (f) making a copy of any part of the question paper to take out of the examination room; or (g) damaging or defacing the question paper, during the course of an examination will be regarded as having failed the examination and will not be allowed to present himself for re-examination for a period of 6 months.10.2. A candidate who contravenes paragraph 10.1 on more than one occasion will not be allowed to present himself for re-examination until 12 months have elapsed from the date of the last contravention. 11. Penalty for Breach of Rules 11.1. Where the Director is satisfied that a candidate has contravened these rules, or has been guilty of insolence to an examiner, or of disorderly or improper conduct in or about the examination room, the Director may postpone the candidate's examination, or, if the candidate has attempted the examination, he will be considered to have failed and will not be accepted for re-examination for such period as may be decided by the Director. 12. Issue of Certificates after Examination 12.1. Candidates will receive a letter advising them of their success or failure. Successful candidates will be notified when their certificate is available for issue at the Marine Department Examination Centre. The letter should be produced when requesting the certificate, or in the case of unsuccessful candidates when making application for a further examination. 13. Examination 13.1. An examination will be conducted in English or Chinese according to the requirements of the candidate. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 3 ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION [rule 6] Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II A candidate must- (a) be not less than 18 years of age; and (b) have passed the sight test within the previous 12 months. (See below) Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I A candidate must- (a) be not less than 21 years of age; (b) hold a valid local certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II; and (c) have passed the sight test within the previous 12 months. (See below) Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade II A candidate must be not less than 18 years of age. Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I A candidate must- (a) be not less than 21 years of age; and (b) hold a valid local certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade II endorsed for the type of engine on which he elects to be examined. Sight Test Candidates for a pleasure vessel certificate of competency as Master must pass a sight test for form vision and colour vision. Spectacles or contact lenses may be worn during the test. Any candidate who fails the colour vision test will have his certificate of competency endorsed "Valid for use between sunrise and sunset only". A candidate who fails the form vision test or the colour vision test may, on payment of the prescribed fee, apply for a further sight test on appeal. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 4 SYLLABUS FOR PLEASURE VESSEL MASTER GRADE II [rules 4 & 6] The examination comprises an oral examination or a 45 minute written paper on the following subjects-(L.N. 327 of 1989) 1. Local Knowledge (i) Victoria Harbour-prohibited areas and restricted anchorage areas, main fairways, main ferry routes and harbour limits. (ii) Traffic Separation Schemes, location of typhoon shelters, boundary of Hong Kong waters, ferry routes to outlying districts, firing practice areas, established dumping and spoil grounds. (iii) Speed restrictions in Victoria Harbour, typhoon shelters and other areas. (iv) Use of public piers and typhoon shelters. (v) Penalty for pollution of the water and the dumping of refuse. (vi) Knowledge of the duties and obligations of the owner and master of a pleasure vessel under the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap 313), the Shipping and Port Control Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.), the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap 281) and the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessel) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.). (vii) Contents of current Marine Department Notices applicable to pleasure vessels as regards their navigation and safety. (viii) The procedure for reporting accidents. 2. Seamanship (A) Nautical terms (i) Ability to report the approximate bearing of an object in degrees or points relative to the vessel. (B) Safety (i) Knowledge and use of safety equipment carried on pleasure vessels, its maintenance and stowage. (ii) The selection of lifejackets or buoyancy aids for adults or children and their appropriate uses. (iii) Precautions against the outbreak of fire and explosion especially LPG installations and the stowage of petrol and diesel fuel. (iv) Methods of dealing with an outbreak of fire. (v) Precautions to be observed when towing a water skier and the use and meaning of signals between observer and skier. The reason for the use of a lifejacket or buoyancy aid by the skier. (vi) Action to be taken in unusual circumstances-collisions, stranding and accidental grounding, methods to check the ingress of water, man overboard, loss of propeller or rudder, freeing a fouled propeller. (vii) Assisting a person or vessel in distress. (viii) Indications of lack of stability. (ix) Preparing a vessel to ride out a typhoon whilst at her mooring. (x) The safe use of small fenders for pleasure vessels. (C) Handling of Craft (i) Berthing alongside, and unberthing from, jetties and piers, making due allowance for the effects of wind and tide. (ii) Method of approach and securing to a mooring buoy. (iii) Preparations for anchoring, anchoring in an open roadstead, and in a confined space making due allowance for the effects of wind and tide and the presence of other anchored craft. (iv) Effect of propellers on manoeuvring of single and twin screw craft. (v) Precautions to be observed in manoeuvring in congested waters where other vessels may be obscured by intervening obstructions. (vi) Precautions and handling in heavy weather. (D) Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (i) General knowledge of Parts A & B of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (Rules 1-9, 11-19). (ii) Detailed knowledge of the lights carried by vessels of less than 12 m and of the position in which they are carried, including the technical details of positions of these lights contained in Annex I of the Regulations (Rules 21, 22, 23 & 27 & Annex I). (iii) Recognition of the lights and shapes carried by- (a) Power driven vessels of any length. (b) Sailing vessels of any length. (c) Vessels towing or pushing. (d) Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre. (e) Fishing vessels. (f) Pilot vessels. (g) Anchored vessels of any length.(iv) Signals in restricted visibility. (v) Manoeuvring and warning signals. (vi) Distress signals. (vii) Action to be taken by small craft when navigating in the vicinity of Traffic Separation Schemes in Hong Kong waters. (viii) Local regulations for collision avoidance for vessels in and crossing a fairway. 3. Navigation and Pilotage (A) Compass (i) Boxing the compass in points (Quadrantal excluding the "by" points). (B) Chartwork (i) Ability to interpret the information given on an Admiralty Chart and the meaning of the symbols as regards water depth, buoys, lights, contour lines, pipelines, submarine cables, wrecks, danger line, rocks, stream and current. (ii) Use of tide tables, tidal stream atlas and tidal information on charts for Hong Kong waters, (C) Pilotage (i) I.A.L.A. Maritime Buoyage System for Region A. (ii) Use of transit bearings. (iii) Preparation of a navigation plan for a short voyage by day or by night. (iv) Precautions and actions to be taken when navigating in restricted visibility. (v) Selection of safe anchorage having regard to existing circumstances and conditions. 4. Signals (i) Recognition and meaning of single flag hoists A and B. (ii) Signals for vessels engaged in dredging, salvage, boring or hydrographic surveys. (iii) Local signals for dynamically supported craft-jetfoils and hovercraft, bunker barges. (iv) Meaning of signals "L" by flag, morse light or sound and action to be taken. 5. Meteorology (i) Knowledge of sources of broadcast meteorological information for Hong Kong waters. (ii) Recognition of local storm signals, their meaning and location of stations. (iii) Beaufort scale of wind. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 5 SYLLABUS FOR PLEASURE VESSEL MASTER GRADE I [rules 4 & 6] The examination comprises a 1 hour 50 minutes written paper on Navigation and an oral examination on Seamanship, covering the following subjects- (A) Navigation (Written) 1. To express a position on a chart in terms of latitude and longitude or bearing and distance from a charted object. 2. Given the latitude and longitude, or bearing and distance from a charted object, to plot the position on a chart. 3. Given a table of deviations to convert true courses to compass courses and vice versa. 4. To find the compass course and distance between 2 positions, and, given the vessel's speed, to calculate the estimated time of arrival (E.T.A.). 5. Given compass courses steered and distances run, to work up the dead reckoning (D.R.) position by plotting on the chart. 6. Given compass course steered, the speed of the vessel and the direction and rate of the tidal stream or current, to find the course and speed made good over the ground (ground track angle). 7. To find the compass course to steer to make allowance for leeway and/or tidal stream or current so as to achieve a specified course made good. 8. Given compass course steered, distances run or speed of ship and time intervals, direction and rate of tidal stream or current and leeway allowance, to find the estimated position (E.P.) by plotting on a chart. 9. To fix the vessel's position on a chart by simultaneous cross bearings, bearings and ranges or by radio direction finder (D.F.) bearings. 10. To find the vessel's approximate position from a line of soundings. 11. Use of clearing lines and transits. 12. Full knowledge of important chart symbols. 13. Use of tide tables, tidal stream atlas and tidal information on charts for Hong Kong waters.(B) Seamanship (Oral) 1. A full knowledge of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and to demonstrate their application. Candidates will be considered to be in charge of vessels up to 20 metres in length. 2. Berthing alongside, and unberthing from jetties and piers making due allowance for the effect or wind and tide on large pleasure vessels, both single and twin screw. 3. Action to be taken in unusual circumstances such as stranding, collision, fire, etc. 4. Assisting a person or vessel in distress, including towing and beaching of a vessel. 5. (a) To identify the permanent marking on a liferaft as regards the number of persons to be carried. (b) To know the equipment in a liferaft required under the Merchant Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.) and its correct use. (c) Method of launching a liferaft and the precautions to be taken before, during and after launching. (d) Boarding a liferaft from a vessel or the water. (e) Righting an inverted liferaft. (f) Survival procedures.6. Fire prevention and fire fighting, including maintenance of fire fighting equipment. 7. Precautions to be taken in fog or heavy weather. 8. Ability to recognize the alphabetical flags and numerical pennants of the International Code of Signals and to know the meaning of single letter hoists and multi-flag hoists in common use in Hong Kong. Note: The examiner may ask the candidate any questions arising out of his written work, or may ask questions based on the Grade II syllabus, if he deems it necessary on account of any weakness shown by the candidate. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 6 SYLLABUS FOR PLEASURE VESSEL ENGINEER GRADE II [rules 4 & 6] There are 3 engine types-diesel, petrol and outboard. Candidates may elect to be examined on any or all of such engines. The examination comprises a written objective test paper or an oral examination. (L.N. 327 of 1989) Introduction The engineering knowledge to be shown by a candidate is that which is required for the identification, safe use and operation of the engine and associated systems and to recognize symptoms of malfunction. Candidates will be expected to have a grasp of the basic principles of operation and to be aware of general maintenance that should be carried out. Candidates will not be required to have detailed knowledge of maintenance or engineering principles beyond showing an understanding of how to rectify simple faults that might occur when the vessel is under way. Section Subject Broad Detail to be Covered 1. Principles of the internal combustion engine 1. Brief outline of basic engine parts and sequence of events in the 4-stroke cycle (petrol and diesel) 2. The 4-stroke timing diagram 3. The 2-stroke cycle 2. Construction and function of small internal combustion marine engines 1. 4-stroke (inboard) engines- (a) Cylinder, crankshaft, piston, valves, camshaft, flywheel (petrol and diesel) (b) Injector valve, pump and governor (diesel) (c) Carburetter and coil ignition (petrol)2. 2-stroke (outboard) engines- (a) Cylinder, piston, crankshaft, ports (b) Carburetter, magneto ignition, pre-compression 3. Transmission system 1. Gearbox 2. Propeller shaft and bearings (including stern and thrust) 3. Propeller and stern tube 4. Lubrication 1. Properties of lubricants, viscosity, temperature susceptibility 2. Oil pumps, distribution systems, pressure control, filters and cooling 3. Lubricating oil/fuel mixture for 2-stroke petrol engine 5. Cooling system 1. Direct systems, air, sea water, pumps 2. ndirect systems, heat exchangers 6. Electrical systems 1. A.C. & D.C. current, generators, alternators 2. Typical installations, voltage regulators, rectifiers 3. Electrical storage batteries 7. Fuel systems 1. Properties of fuels and comparison of petrol and diesel oil 2. Fuel storage, typical installations 3. Fuel pumps, filters, cleanliness of the system 8. Bilge pumps 1. Pump types and installations 2. Operation and maintenance 9. Fire precautions 1. Causes of fire on small vessels and precautions against fire 2. Fire extinguishers, types, operations and maintenance 3. Action in case of fire, fire fighting 4. LP gas installations and precautions in use 10. Operation of engines 1. Inspection and preparation before starting. 2. Sequence of starting, cold weather start 3. Duties while under way 4. Stopping sequence, closing down 11. Maintenance 1. Need for maintenance, manufacturers' recommendations for engine and general lubrication 2. Care of electrical system and batteries 12. Dealing with faults 1. Failure to start: sequence of checks for petrol and diesel engines 2. Engine stops under way: diagnosis and remedies 3. Overheating: remedies and precautions 13. Engine compartment Ventilation, arrangement of exhaust systems, use of drip trays. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 7 SYLLABUS FOR PLEASURE VESSEL ENGINEER GRADE I [rules 4 & 6] There are 2 engine types-diesel or petrol. The relevant examination comprises a written objective test paper or an oral examination and the candidate may elect to be examined on either or both engine types. (L.N. 327 of 1989) Introduction The engineering knowledge to be shown by a candidate is that which is required for the safe use and operation of the main propulsion engine and associated systems together with auxiliary machinery and electrical systems. Candidates are expected to have a good knowledge of the engineering principles involved, general maintenance and the recognition and location of faults. The examination demands a greater depth of knowledge and a higher standard of answer than that required for the Grade II Certificate. Candidates will not be required to have detailed knowledge of maintenance or engineering principles beyond showing an understanding of how to rectify simple faults that might occur when the vessel is under way. Section Subject Broad Detail to be Covered 1. Principles of the internal combustion engine 1. Basic engine parts and sequence of events in the 4-stroke cycle (petrol and diesel) 2. The 4-stroke timing diagram 3. The 2-stroke cycle 2. Construction and function of internal combustion marine engines 4-stroke (inboard) engines- 1. Cylinder, crankshaft, piston, camshaft, flywheel (petrol and diesel) 2. Injector valve, pump and governor (diesel) 3. Carburetter and coil ignition (petrol) 4. Multi-cylinder engines and turbo charging 3. Transmission system 1. Gearbox 2. Propeller shaft and bearings (including stern and thrust) 3. Propeller and stern tube 4. Lubrication 1. Properties of lubricants, viscosity, temperature susceptibility 2. Oil pumps, distribution systems, pressure control, filters and cooling 5. Cooling systems 1. Direct systems, air, sea water, pumps 2. Indirect systems, heat exchangers 6. Electrical systems 1. Electrical systems for main engine operation, including starter motors 2. Auxiliary generators/alternators, switch boards and use of associated meters and fault lights. 3. Electric motors 4. Electrical safety of appliances such as air conditioners, stoves and fridges, domestic water systems 7. Fuel systems 1. Properties of fuels and comparison of petrol and diesel oil 2. Fuel storage, typical installations 3. Fuel pumps, filters, cleanliness 8. Bilge pumps 1. Pump types and installations 2. Operation and maintenance 9. Fire precautions 1. Causes of fire on vessels and precautions against fire 2. Fire extinguishers, types, operations and maintenance 3. Action in case of fire, fire fighting 4. LP gas installations and precautions in use 5. Fixed fire fighting installations 6. Prevention of electrical fires 10. Operation of engines 1. Inspection and preparation before starting 2. Sequence of starting, cold weather start 3. Duties while under way 4. Stopping sequence and closing down 11. Maintenance 1. Need for maintenance, manufacturers' recommendations for engine and general lubrication 2. Care of electrical system and batteries 12. Dealing with faults 1. Failure to start: sequence of checks for petrol and diesel engines 2. Engine stops under way: diagnosis and remedies 3. Overheating: remedies and precautions 4. Precautions to be observed to prevent electric shock. Identification of sources of potentially dangerous electric shock 13. Engine compartment Ventilation, arrangement of exhaust systems, use of drip trays. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 8 FORM OF PLEASURE VESSEL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY [rule 6] HONG KONG SERIAL NO. ..................................... PLEASURE VESSEL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (Valid for Hong Kong Waters Only) (Issued under Shipping and Port Control Ordinance, Cap 313) Name Restrictions H.K.I.C./Passport No. Master Grade Engineer Grade and Type PHOTO Date of Issue Expiring ..................................... for Director of Marine (Enacted 1986. L.N. 324 of 1996)
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