103 Officers in charge of the engineering watch
shall pay particular attention to:
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.1 the observance of all orders, special
operating procedures and regulations concerning hazardous conditions
and their prevention in all areas in their charge;
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.2 the instrumentation and control
systems, monitoring of all power supplies, components and systems in
operation;
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.3 the techniques, methods and procedures
necessary to prevent violation of the pollution regulations of the
local authorities; and
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.4 the state of the bilges.
104 Officers in charge of the engineering watch
shall:
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.1 in emergencies, raise the alarm when,
in their opinion, the situation so demands, and take all possible
measures to prevent damage to the ship, persons on board and
cargo;
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.2 be aware of the deck officer’s needs
relating to the equipment required in the loading or unloading of the
cargo and the additional requirements of the ballast and other ship
stability control systems;
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.3 make frequent rounds of inspection to
determine possible equipment malfunction or failure, and take
immediate remedial action to ensure the safety of the ship, of cargo
operations, of the port and the environment;
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.4 ensure that the necessary precautions
are taken, within their area of responsibility, to prevent accidents
or damage to the various electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic
and mechanical systems of the ship; and
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.5 ensure that all important events
affecting the operation, adjustment or repair of the ship’s machinery
are satisfactorily recorded.