# Instrumentation (MARTPT-230)

Course number: 272
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 20 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/oicew-instrumentation-course-272
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview


## Course description
**OICEW - Instrumentation - Course #272 **

This is a 160 Hour classroom and simulator course and will cover marine engineering topics at the operational level per STCW Section A-III/1 and Table A-III/1. Any applicant who successfully completes the OICEW- Instrumentation course will satisfy the requirements of:

• The Control System training requirements of 46 CFR 11.329(a)(4)(xi) for STCW endorsements as OICEW on vessels on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW / 1,000 HP propulsion power or more; AND

• The following specific TASKs from the OICEW NVIC 17-14: 6.1.E, 6.3.A, 7.2.A, 7.2.B, 7.5.A, 7.5.B, and 7.5.C;

Applicants are not required to present the completed record of assessment sheets when applying for the STCW endorsement

## Prerequisites
No prerequisites are stated in the published course fields. Confirm individual eligibility with MPT.

## Required materials
You will be required to show ID (a passport is preferred). You should bring Paper, pencil and highlighters for notes. Candidates taking this course are required to bring the following clothing for the practical workshop assessments: A shirt with long sleeves, long pants and closed-toed shoes or equivalent safety shoes. work gloves, eye protection, and ear protection. Candidates are welcome to bring their own equipment if desired; provided that it meets the standard of safety required.

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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