The overall aim of this model course is to meet the mandatory minimum standard of competence for seafarers for the following competence: Maintain a safe engineering watch, in particular engine-room resource management, in column 2, table A-III/1 of the STCW Code, under the function marine engineering at the operational level. This course is theoretical and practical, including simulator exercises, taking into account table A-III/1 and the relevant parts of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code.

This model course was validated by the IMO Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping at its ninth session (6 to 10 February 2023). IMO model courses are for the purpose of guidance only and are not to be regarded as an official interpretation of IMO instruments. They can be of assistance to Administrations to facilitate the process of approval of STCW course programs.