Engineering · Watchstanding — STCW
Under STCW engine-room watch standing requirements, the engineer of the watch must:
- ALeave the machinery space whenever the chief engineer is aboard
- BRemain responsible for the safe operation of machinery and not leave the watch until properly relieved✓ Correct
- CSilence all alarms during the watch
- DOperate the vessel from the bridge
Explanation
The engineer officer of the watch is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and upkeep of machinery, must monitor all systems, and must not hand over or leave the watch until properly relieved.
Authority: STCW Code Chapter VIII (watchkeeping)
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