100 Prior to taking over the engineering watch,
the relieving officer shall be informed by the officer in charge of the
engineering watch as to:
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.1 the standing orders of the day, any
special orders relating to the ship operations, maintenance functions,
repairs to the ship’s machinery or control equipment;
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.2 the nature of all work being performed
on machinery and systems on board ship, personnel involved and
potential hazards;
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.3 the level and condition, where
applicable, of water or residue in bilges, ballast tanks, slop tanks,
sewage tanks, reserve tanks and special requirements for the use or
disposal of the contents thereof;
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.4 any special requirements relating to
sanitary system disposals;
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.5 the condition and state of readiness
of portable fire-extinguishing equipment and fixed fire-extinguishing
installations and fire-detection systems;
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.6 authorized repair personnel on board
engaged in engineering activities, their work locations and repair
functions and other authorized persons on board and the required
crew;
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.7 any port regulations pertaining to
ship effluents, fire-fighting requirements and ship readiness,
particularly during potential bad weather conditions;
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.8 the lines of communication available
between the ship and shore personnel, including port authorities, in
the event of an emergency arising or assistance being required;
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.9 any other circumstance of importance
to the safety of the ship, its crew, cargo or the protection of the
environment from pollution; and
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.10 the procedures for notifying the
appropriate authority of environmental pollution resulting from
engineering activities.
101 Relieving officers, before assuming charge
of the engineering watch, shall satisfy themselves that they are fully
informed by the officer being relieved, as outlined above; and:
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.1 be familiar with existing and
potential sources of power, heat and lighting and their
distribution;
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.2 know the availability and condition of
ship’s fuel, lubricants and all water supplies; and
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.3 be ready to prepare the ship and its
machinery, as far as is possible, for stand-by or emergency conditions
as required.