Methodology
Assessment Methodology
Assessment Scope
- Engineering Basic Knowledge
- Operation Skills
- Maintenance & Repair
- Safety Awareness
- Critical Scenarios
- Harmonized HSE / ISM / SMS / ISPS
- Communication Skills
Applicable Ranks
- Chief Engineer
- Second Engineer
- Third Engineer
- Fourth Engineer
- Motorman / Oiler
- Cadet
Author's Original Assessment Methodology & Standards
Designed with reference to STCW Code A-I/6 and relevant competence tables and international standards.
Weighted Scoring Impact 1/3 System
Errors in critical areas such as Blackout, Fire, Pollution influence the assessment result three times more than routine questions.
STCW Mapping
Direct mapping of assessment questions to:
- • STCW Table A-III/1 — Operational Level
- • STCW Table A-III/2 — Management Level
- • STCW Code Table A-III/4
- • STCW Code Table A-III/5
Competency ID
Identification of specific competencies including: Watchkeeping, Machinery Operation, Fuel/Ballast Management, and other relevant marine engineering competencies.
AI Resistance
Oral interview format and follow-up questions are used to identify real procedural understanding rather than memorized answers.
Real Cases | Related Interview Questions
Each question is directly related to actual onboard situations and is designed to verify practical competence, decision-making and risk awareness under operational conditions.