Engineering · Watchstanding — Standing Orders
The chief engineer's standing orders to the watch primarily serve to:
- AReplace the manufacturer's manuals
- BEstablish the routine and conditions under which the watch operates and when to call the chief✓ Correct
- CList the crew's pay
- DRecord fuel prices
Explanation
Standing (and night) orders define how the plant is to be run, the limits within which the watch may act, and the circumstances requiring the chief engineer to be called — ensuring consistent, safe operation.
Authority: STCW Code Chapter VIII (watchkeeping)
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