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– steering gear work properly
– water level in the boiler is appropriate
– soot blowers work properly
– water level in the bilges is normal
– no leakage on the pipings (especially fuel piping)
Duty engineer must inform each member of the engine watch about possible danger.
He must ensure control in the engineroom in case of crew lack. Engineroom cannot be left without personnel in case of manual
control.
Duty engineer must undertake appropriate action in case of equipment failure, fire, collision, stranding, etc.
He must know do all members of the watch are familiar with number, composition, location and use of firefighting equipment. He
must be always cautious and ready to give first-aid if necessary. During manoeuvring he must be able to meet requirements about
direction and speed. If engineroom is periodically unmanned duty engineer must be able to prepare engine for starting. All orders
from the bridge must be execute as soon as possible. All speed and direction changes must be recorded except those where
administration find it not necessary because of size and purpose of the ship.
If main engine is manually controlled it must be always ready for use.
Duty engineer during the watch must not do any job which can draw his attention from main engine and other installations.
INFORMING THE BRIDGE
Change of speed, caused by some engine problem, or loose of steering can endanger safety of the ship and crew.
Because of that bridge must be informed immediately in case of fire, loose of steering, black-out, engine shut down, etc. If is
possible the bridge should be informed before some situations occur to avoid possible accident and to take appropriate actions.
NAVIGATION IN NARROW WATERS
Duty engineer must ensure that all engines and equipment necessary for manoeuvring can be easily changed to manual control
when he receives the message that ship is in narrow waters. He must also ensure enough power for steering gear necessary for
manoeuvring. Passing to manual control and other auxiliary equipment must be ready available.
NAVIGATION WITH RESTRICTED VISIBILITY
Duty engineer must provide appropriate quantity of air or steam for sound signals in the fog. He must be ready to complete any
order received from the bridge and to prepare main engine and auxiliary installation for manoeuvring.
INFORMING THE CHIEF ENGINEER
Duty engineer must inform the chief engineer immediately about following:
– when engine damage can endanger safety of navigation
– when some failure according to his opinion can cause damage to main engine, auxiliary engine, control system, etc.
– when he is in doubt what to do.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, PREVENTIONS
Routine maintenance comprise foreseeing and prevention of random failures to increase safety and reduce demages during working
period. All repairs of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic components must be reported to duty engineer and to chief
engineer. All repairs must be recorded. Duty engineer must cooperate with engineer in charge for repairs, considering:
– isolating and by-passing installation under repair
– recording in engine logbook; installation under repair, how many people involved, safety measures, who is in charge
– testing and putting in service.
ENGINE LOGBOOK
Before leaving duty, engineer must check all particulars about installation during a watch, and check are they recorded properly.
Engine watch on unprotected anchorage
When ship is on the anchorage, open sea or possible navigational way, duty engineer must ensure:
– periodical check of all installations
– readiness of main engine and auxiliary engines according to orders from the bridge
– pollution prevention measures
– effectiveness of all communication systems
Engine watch in the port
Watch takeover
Duty engineer must not takeover the watch if he note that engineer who replaces him is not capable for the watch, immediately he
must inform chief engineer about.
Duty engineer must be sure that his assistants are capable for their jobs.
Before takeover he must be informed about:
– daily and special orders about installation, maintenance and repairs
– kind of job in process and number of crew involved
– water level in the tanks(bilges, sewage, ballast, slops),about transfer if any,
– any action about sewage transfer
– condition of firefighting equipment
– presence of any servicer involved in the work, their position and task, and number of crew involved.
– any regulation in the port considering, fire, readiness, especially in case of bad weather.
– communication lines between ship and shore, considering port authority as well.
– other circumstances important for safety of the ship, crew and environment.,
– procedures in case of pollution caused by engineer’s activities.
Engineer who is taking over the watch should