OICEW-4-1C

make a thorough round before taking over the watch

• meet the standards set forth in assessment OICEW-4-1A Inspect machinery spaces before assuming watch

take over the watch

• take over the watch in accordance with STCW Code A-VIII/2 part 4-2 principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch

• meet the standards set forth in assessment OICEW-4-1B (Watch relief)

• discuss current plant conditions before exchanging the watch

• seek clarification from the off-going watch before taking over the watch if plant conditions, standing orders, special instructions, etc., are not clearly understood

perform the watch

• perform the watch in accordance with the principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch

respond to alarms

• acknowledge alarm
• verify alarm condition
• assess cause of alarm condition
• take corrective action, or request assistance if necessary

operate internal communications systems

• communicates with bridge via sound-powered phone
• answer the phone by stating location, rank, and name, and rank
• simulates communication via two-way radio

respond to bells during maneuvering

• record shaft counter and fuel oil meter reading at standby, departure, and arrival
• acknowledge bridge commands by matching engine order telegraph with order from the bridge
• quickly adjust throttles to meet bridge command without causing boiler pressure to exceed limits
• make appropriate and legible entries into bell book to record all bridge command and responses

fill out the logbook

• enter accurate data
• make neat entries in blue or black ink
• keep logbook clean
• note any changes in machinery status, significant events, or casualties
• make corrections with a single line only and initial
• sign log at end of watch

hand-over the watch

• complete all routine duties before handing over the watch
• hand over the watch in accordance with the principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch