Part 4-2 : Principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch

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52 The term engineering watch as used in parts 4-2, 5-2 and 5-4 of this Annexure means either a person or a group of personnel comprising the watch or a period of responsibility for an officer during which the physical presence in machinery spaces of that officer may or may not be required.

 

53 The officer in charge of the engineering watch is the chief engineer officer’s representative and is primarily responsible, at all times, for the safe and efficient operation and upkeep of machinery affecting the safety of the ship and is responsible for the inspection, operation and testing, as required, of all machinery and equipment under the responsibility of the engineering watch.

 

12. Watch arrangements

13. Taking over the watch

14. Performing the engineering watch

15. Engineering watchkeeping under different conditions and in different areas