Machine translation from English source
Introduction
Senior mechanic
The Chief Engineer supplements this operational manual with written instructions/standing orders as necessary. This section contains operational guidance for engineering officers in charge of the watch (engineer on watch)
Every mechanic on watch must understand that the effective performance of his duties is very important.
this is necessary in the interests of ensuring the safety of life and property at sea and preventing pollution of the marine environment.
Watch on the move
General (urgent work for seafarers)
The Chief Engineer of the Watch is the representative of the Chief Engineer and his primary responsibility at all times is the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of machinery affecting the safe operation of the ship. He must ensure that at all times orders from the bridge regarding changes in speed or direction of work are carried out immediately.
Watch mechanic
The engineer on watch must ensure compliance with the established watchkeeping rules. Under his general direction, engine room assessments, if part of the watch, should contribute to the safe and efficient operation of propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment.
The engineer on watch (an urgent job for seafarers) must keep the main propulsion system and auxiliary systems under constant surveillance until they have been properly emptied. He must also ensure that adequate tours of machinery and steering gear areas are provided for the purpose of observing and reporting malfunctions or breakdowns of equipment, making or directing routine adjustments, necessary maintenance, and any other necessary tasks.
The engineer on watch must take all necessary measures to contain the effects of damage caused by equipment failure, fire, flood, rupture, collision, grounding or other cause.
The engineer on watch must ensure that all members of the watch are familiar with the number, location and types of fire fighting and damage control equipment, their use and the various precautions that must be observed.
The engineer on watch (an urgent job for seafarers) must be aware of potential hazards in the engine room that could lead to injury, and have the ability to provide first aid.
The engineer on watch must continue to be responsible for mechanical and space operations, despite the presence of the chief engineer in the machinery spaces, until the chief
The mechanic tells him specifically that he has accepted this responsibility, and this is mutually understood.
The engineer on watch must instruct any other member of the watch to report this to him.
potentially hazardous conditions that could adversely affect the safety of life or the vessel.
The engineer on watch must provide supervision of the engine room and arrange for replacement personnel in the event of incapacity of any watch personnel. The watch must not leave machinery spaces unattended in such a way as to prevent manual operation of the machinery room plant.
