(i) Such a candidate shall pass examination similar to that required by rule 26 for a Second Class Engine Driver’s Certificate but of a more advanced stage.
(ii) Such candidate who desire to appear for examination of Competency of First Class Engine Driver should be able to overhaul an engine, to adjust the working parts and to put the engine together again in good working condition. He shall also be required to understand how to make good the result of ordinary wear and tear to the machinery and how to correct defects for accidents. He should know valve setting and injector setting of marine engine and be able to replace lines and head of engines with appropriate knowledge of torque and head of engine with appropriate knowledge for trouble shooting of engines.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AS INLAND ENGINEERS OF INLAND MOTOR VESSELS
29. (i) Age-A candidate for a Certificate of Competency as Inland engineers of an inland motor vessel shall not be less that 21 years of age.
(ii) Qualifications-(a) Such candidates who desire to appear for examination of Competency of Inland Motor Vessel should undergo Preparatory course for Inland Engineer in National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI), Patna or from any other equivalent recognized institute Or approved by DG Shipping.
The training period of the respective course shall be considered as service for the purpose of computing the total qualifying service.
(b) (i) He should hold 1 st Class Engine Driver Competency Service Certificated under the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 (I.V.Act 1 of 1917);
(ii) He should have worked for 18 months on a vessel having engines more than 226BHP or he has to work more than 27 months on a vessel having less than 226 BHP while holding 1 st class engine driver certificate issue under the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 (I.V. Act 1 of 1917).
(c) Knowledge required- Such candidate should-
(i) be able to write a legible hand and have a good knowledge of arithmetic up to and including vulgar and decimal fractions and square root. He shall also be able to work out questions relating to spring or level loaded safety and relief valve, consumption of oils and stores capacities of tanks to bunkers, speed of vessels and other similar problem and be to calculate suitable working pressures for air received of given dimensions and the stress per square inch on crank and tunnel shafts and other parts of the machinery when the necessary data are furnished;
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(ii) be able to give a clear explanation of the principles on which oil, gas or other internal combustion of the principles on which oil, gas or other internal combustion engine works, including the methods of ignition, to point out the difference between them and to show by means of illustrative sketches and otherwise, that he understands the details of the constructions of those in general use;
(iii) be familiar with the various methods if supplying air and fuel to the cylinders in the different types of engines, the constructions of the apparatus for carbureting, atomizing or gasifying the fuel, and the means for cooling the cylinders, pistons, etc;
(iv) have satisfactory knowledge of the process employed in the construction of internal combustion engines in the workshop and of the methods used in fitting the machinery on board a ship;
(v) Know what attention is required by the various parts of the machinery and understand the use and management of the deferent valves, cocks, pipes and connections;
(vi) be able to state and describe the chief cause which may make the engine difficult to start and explain how he would proceed to remedy any defects arising there from. He shall also be able to show that he understands the mechanism of the starting and reversing arrangements and is competent to deal with defects therein;
(vii) understand how to make good the result of ordinary wear and tear to the machinery, how to test the fairness of shafting, etc. and how temporary or permanent repair could be affected in case of derangement or total breakdown;
(viii) understand the construction of the pressure gauge, barometer, thermometer and other instruments used in the engine room and the principle on which they work;
(ix) understand the construction and working knowledge of centrifugal bucket and plunger pumps and the principles on which the work;
(x) the provisions of the Inland Vessel Rules for Life Saving, Fire Appliances and general discipline.
CHAPTER: 4.1 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY TO MASTERSAND SERANGS OF INLAND VESSELS
30. (i) Examination for the grant of certificate of competency as inland vessel Master Class I, Master Class II and Serang shall be held by the examiner at such place on such dates as may be published by the examination centre.
(ii) Every application for examination shall be filled and submitted in Form-20 appended to these rules. The application so filled shall be received at the examination centre before the date fixed for examination and shall be accompanied by-
(a) Attested copy of all the testimonials of both practical and theoretical experience of the candidate;
(b) Testimonials of Good Character from the Employer;
(c) Receipt or challan showing that the amount of fee prescribed hereunder for such examination at which the candidate wishes to appear has been paid;
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(d) Any certificate granted to the applicant under these rules;
(e) Two copies of recent bust photograph bearing the signature or thumb impression of the application on the back;
(f) Authentic proof of age.
(iii) All candidates who, desires to appear for the examination of Competency as Serang, Second Class Master and First Class Master should have completed the four basic safety courses From National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI), Patna or from any other equivalent recognized institute Or approved by DG Shipping namely-
(a) Elementary First Aid (EFA)
(b) Proficiency in Survival Techniques (PST)
(c) Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
(d) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
(iv) No candidate shall be granted competency certificate unless he produces a medical certificate from a Government Medical Officer that he is medically fit to carry out jobs and board inland vessels port crafts etc. and normal colour vision and 6/6 vision in each eye, and is not colour blind.
(v) No candidate shall be granted Certificate of Competency as Serang, Second Class Master and First Class Master without passing the relevant examination of Competency specified hereunder.
(vi) A candidate who has served as a master, or as an engineer of a vessel of the Coast Guard, Indian Navy or regular Army for a period of 5 years may be granted a certificate of service as a first-class master, second-class master or serang, depending on the size of vessel served and on successful completion of relevant preparatory course including the four basic safety courses from from National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI), Patna or from any other equivalent recognized institute Or approved by DG Shipping.
(vii) A certificate of service granted as per Para (6) shall have the same effect as a certificate of competency granted under these Rules. A certificate of Service so issued shall be issued in Form-30.
(viii) The Chief Examiner may if he thinks fit grant a license authorizing a person to act as master or engineer, as the case may be of any inland mechanically propelled vessels having engines of one hundred and seventy nominal horse-power or of such less nominal horse power as he may deem fit who is in possession of a second-class master’s certificate granted as per these rules and has, by virtue of such certificate, acted as master of an inland mechanically propelled vessels having engines of forty or more nominal horse-power for a period of not less than five years.
(ix) Any license granted under para (8) above shall remain in force only for such time as the person holding the same is in the possession of engine-driver’s certificate of the nature referred to in para (8) above. Provided that the State Government may if it thinks fit, suspend, cancel or vary the conditions of any such licenses.
(x) Every certificate of competency or service and every license granted under these rules shall be made in duplicate, and one copy shall be delivered to the person entitled to the certificate, or license and the other; shall be kept and recorded in the prescribed manner.
31. QUALIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AS A SERANG
(i) A candidate shall not be admitted to the examination, unless he- 18
(a) is a citizen of India;
(b) has obtained 21 years of age on the date of examination;
(c) is able to read and write Hindi in Devnagri Script.
(ii) Qualifications-A candidate for a Certificates of Competency as Serang shall have minimum qualification of eighth standard passed in English or Hindi or a regional language;
(iii) Candidates who, desires to appear for the examination of Competency as Serang should produce the Certificate of Preparatory Training Course from from National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI), Patna or from any other equivalent recognized institute Or approved by DG Shipping;
The training period of the respective course shall be considered as a service for the purpose of computing the total qualifying service;
(iv) Candidates other than for armed forces and paramilitary persons ,who desires to appear for the examination of Competency as Serang should have undergone Rating Induction Training if the date of beginning of first qualifying service is after these rules comes in effect. The training period of the course shall be considered as a service for the purpose of computing the total qualifying service;
(v) Such candidates should have four years of service at sea or on Inland Waters vessels having engine not less than 226BHP or for a period of five years on vessels having engine not less than 85BHP or for a period of six years of vessel having engine not less than 40BHP, one year of which service shall be as helmsman or an Assistant to Master (Deck) or Sukani and should have performed of at least six months service on board the vessel plying in the port/Inland Rivers of the State where the Candidate is appearing for the examination of Serangs;or
(vi) Such candidates who have passed Matric examination from recognized board and have three years of services at sea or on Inland waters, one year of the service shall be helmsman or as Assistant to Master or Sukani and should have performed at least six months service on board the vessel plying in the port/Inland Rivers of the State where the candidate is appearing for the examination of Serang;or
(vii) Such candidates who have passed class X ( Matric) examination from recognized board and undergone one year Inland Vessel Cadets Training at National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI), Patna or from any other equivalent recognized institute or approved by DG Shipping shall have two years of services at sea or on Inland waters, if the total service has been performed as Inland Vessel cadet apprentice with onboard vessel Structured Training Program verified in record book and approved or conducted by NINI and should have performed at least six months watch keeping service under qualified serang or First Class Master or Second Class Master on board the vessel plying in the port/Inland Rivers of the State in which he is appearing for examination of serang;or
(viii) Such candidates who have served in flood or water transport company of police, P.A.C.
or other Paramilitary forces for 5 years or more;
(ix) The candidate appearing for the examination of Serang and shall be examined in the following subject-
(a) the rules of the road as regards both sailing vessels and mechanically propelled vessels, their regulation, lights, fog and sound signals;
(b) the marking and use of the lead line and knowledge of the compass;
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(c) Management of a boat under oars or sail;
(d) Steps to be taken in the event of vessel grounding;
(e) Management of inland vessels under all conditions;
(f) Management of inland vessels under tow or when towed;
(g) Partial questions on carriage of iron ore, coal, ODC, Petroleum Products;
(h) The provisions of the Inland Vessels Rules for Life Saving, Fire Appliances, collision avoidance and general discipline;
(i) The provisions of the rules with regards to carriage of passengers.
32. QUALIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AS A SECOND CLASS MASTER
(i) Age-A candidate for a Certificate of Competency as Second Class Master of an Inland Vessel shall not be less than 21 years of age.
(ii) Qualifications-A candidate for Certificate of Competency as Second ClassMaster should hold certificate of Competency as Serang.
(iii) Such candidates who desire to appear for the examination of Competency as 2 nd Class Master should undergo Preparatory Course of II Class Master at National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI), Patna or from any other equivalent recognized institute Or approved by DG Shipping.
The training period of the respective course shall be considered as a service for the purpose of computing the total qualifying service.
(iv) Such candidates should have two years service as Helsman Sukani of inland vessel having not less than 282 BHP or three years service as Serang of an Inland Motor vessel having less than 282 BHP. A candidate for certificate of Competency as Second Class Master shall be examined in the following subjects:-
(a) Management of inland vessels under all conditions;
(b) Knowledge of storm and distress signals;
(c) Knowledge of the compass;
(d) Knowledge of inland waters of NW-1, its anchorages, shoals, buoyage, beacons, lights and other such matters;
(e) The rules of the road as regards to both, sailing vessels and mechanically propelled vessels, their regulation, lights, fog and sound signals;
(f) The marking and use of the lead line;
(g) Steps to be taken in the event of vessel grounding;
(h) Management of inland vessels under tow or when towed or pushing;
(i) Questions on carriage of iron ore, coal, ODC, Petroleum Products, cement, fly ash, containers;
(j) The provisions of the rules made by IWAI in respect of Life Saving and Fire Appliances and Conduct of Vessels;
(k) The provisions of the rules with regards to carriage of passengers;
(l) Knowledge of Loading Marks and Stability of Inland vessels;
(m) Knowledge of Inland Vessels Act and Relevant DG notices;
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(n) Use of GPS, DGPS, VHF, Radar, ARPA and Echo sounder for safe navigation of vessel to be demonstrated in Simulator.
(v) No refund of fee permitted-The fee which the candidate has paid shall not be refunded to him and on presenting himself, when entitled so to do, for re-examination for the higher grade of certificate, he shall be required to pay the full fee again.
33. QUALIFICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AS A FIRST CLASS MASTER
(i) Age- A candidate for a Certificate of Competency as First Class Master of an inland vessel shall not be less than 21 years of age.
(ii) Qualifications- (a) A candidate for Certificate of Competency as First class Master should hold Certificate of Competency as Second Class Master.
(b) Such candidate who desires to appear for the examination of Competency as 1st Class Master should undergo Preparatory Course for 1st Class Master in at National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI), Patna or from any other equivalent recognized institute.
The training period of the respective course shall be considered as service for the purpose of computing the total qualifying services.
(iii) Such candidate should have served-
(a) As Master of a Motor vessel of not less than 226BHP for a period not less than 27 months, while holding a Certificate of Competency as Second Class Master.
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(b) As Assistant to Master of a vessel of not less than 565 BHP while holding a Certificate of Competency as Second Class Master for a period of not less than 18 months.
(iv) Additional knowledge- In addition to the knowledge required for the grades of Serang and Second Class Master, a candidate for certificated of Competency as First Class Master shall be examined in each of the following subjects-
(a) Knowledge of tide-tables and effect of currents;
(b) Knowledge of hydrographic charts of National Waterway-1;
(c) Knowledge of handling twin screw vessels;
(d) Writing of log books;
(e) Knowledge of weather and waves;
(f) Knowledge to be able to make use of weather reports issue for the areas;
(g) Seasons and general weather of the area throughout the year;
(h) Knowledge of loading, Stowing, Securing, Carrying and Unloading of different types of cargoes;
(i) Knowledge of Stability of vessels and effects on Grounding;
(j) Knowledge of fire fighting appliances, light and sound signals, life saving appliances and their uses;
(k) Knowledge of the provisions of the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 (Central Act 1 of 1917), and the rules framed there under;
(l) Knowledge of IWAI rules pertaining to terminals and ports;
(m) Knowledge of Kolkata Port Rules and also Customs Regulations in so far as they are applicable to inland mechanical propelled vessels;
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(n) Signaling, recognition of alphabet and numbers through the international Code of Flags, Morse and use of ensign flag;
(o) Knowledge of use of Mariner’s Compass and Gyro Compass and find and apply the errors on the Compasses;
(p) Knowledge of the rules with regards to Prevention and Control of Pollution and protection of Inland waters and Coastal Areas;
(q) The provisions of the I.V. rules for Life Saving, Fire Appliances, collision avoidance and general discipline;
(r) Knowledge of the provisions of section 134, Chapters X, XI and XII of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) as applicable to the Inland Vessels;
(v) The candidate shall have successfully completed Inland Vessel Maneuvering Simulate or course at National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI), Patna or from any other equivalent recognized institute .
(vi) Every candidate shall pay the following examination fees to the examination centre for appearing at the examination as required under rule 30, which shall not be returnable-
(i) First Class Master/ Inland Vessel Engineer Rs. 2000-00;
(ii) Second Class Master/First Class Engine Driver Rs. 1600-00;
(iii) Serang/ Second Class Engine Driver Rs. 1000-00;
Above fee can be revised by the Transport Department from time to time.
(vii) A certificate of competency of 1 st Class Master, 2 nd Class Master and Serang of inland vessel shall be issued in prescribed Form.
(viii) Duplicate of all certificates granted under these rules shall be recorded in the office of the Transport Department, Jharkhand, Ranchi.