Engineering · Watchstanding — STCW
Under STCW, the engineering officer of the watch must NOT leave the machinery space:
- AFor any reason during the watch
- BWithout being properly relieved, and never if it would leave the space unattended without authorization✓ Correct
- CUntil the chief engineer arrives
- DUnless the vessel is at anchor
Explanation
STCW watchkeeping rules require the engineer of the watch to remain responsible for the machinery space and not hand over or leave it unattended except in accordance with established procedures and proper relief.
Authority: STCW Code Chapter VIII (watchkeeping)
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