Watchkeeping Arrangements and Manned Systems

Watchkeeping Arrangements

• Factors influencing watchkeeping arrangements include ship size, automation level, and operational requirements.
• Ship color does not influence watchkeeping arrangements.

Manned Engine Room

• A characteristic of a manned engine room is continuous supervision by engineers and ratings.
• Fully automated systems without human presence are not a characteristic of a manned engine room.
• Lack of communication with the bridge is not a characteristic of a manned engine room.
• Engineers do not work from the ship's bridge in a manned engine room.

Manned Space Machinery

• An advantage of manned space machinery is an immediate response to emergencies.
• Reduced operational costs are not an advantage of manned space machinery.
• Heavy reliance on automation is not an advantage of manned space machinery.
• Delayed response to alarms is not an advantage of manned space machinery.

Conventional Watchkeeping

• A disadvantage of conventional watchkeeping is higher operational costs.
• Continuous supervision of machinery is not a disadvantage of conventional watchkeeping.
• Fewer engineers are not a disadvantage of conventional watchkeeping.
• Reliance on automated systems is not a disadvantage of conventional watchkeeping.

UMS (Unmanned Machinery Space)

• UMS stands for Unmanned Machinery Space.
• An advantage of UMS watchkeeping is lower operational costs.
• Immediate manual intervention is not an advantage of UMS watchkeeping.
• Increased crew workload is not an advantage of UMS watchkeeping.
• Reduced rest periods are not an advantage of UMS watchkeeping.

UMS Watchkeeper Responsibilities

• Conducting maintenance during daylight is not a responsibility of an UMS watchkeeper.
• Ignoring abnormal engine conditions is not a responsibility of an UMS watchkeeper.
• A responsibility of an UMS watchkeeper is immediate response to alarms.
• Keeping detailed alarm records is a responsibility of an UMS watchkeeper.

UMS Disadvantages

• A disadvantage of UMS is heavy reliance on automation.
• Enhanced safety through automation is not a disadvantage of UMS.
• Lower operational costs are not a disadvantage of UMS.
• Better crew rest periods are not a disadvantage of UMS.

Pre-Watch Preparations

• Vital preparation before taking over a watch is wearing appropriate attire.
• Ignoring navigational tools is not a vital preparation.
• Avoiding communication devices is not a vital preparation.
• Disregarding maritime conditions is not a vital preparation.

Official Handover Importance

• An official handover is important to prevent ambiguity about responsibility.
• Allowing outgoing personnel to leave early is not a reason why an official handover is important.
• Reducing communication between shifts is not a reason why an official handover is important.
• Skipping crucial information exchange is not a reason why an official handover is important.

Briefing Session Responsibilities

• During a briefing session, the oncoming watchkeeper should listen carefully to the outgoing watchkeeper's updates and ask questions.
• Doing the outgoing watchkeeper's updates, is not the responsibility of the oncoming watchkeeper during a briefing session.
• Avoiding clarifying duties is not the responsibility of the oncoming watchkeeper during a briefing session.
• Beginning a watch without any background information is not the responsibility of the oncoming watchkeeper during a briefing session.

Equipment Inspection

• During an equipment inspection, ensure equipment functions properly.
• Ignoring navigational tools is not something that should be done during an equipment inspection.
• Overlooking communication devices is not something that should be done during an equipment inspection.
• Skipping inspection of dimly lit areas is not something that should be done during an equipment inspection.

Torch Lamp Role

• The role of a torch lamp is to inspect dimly lit areas.
• Lighting up the auxiliary engine is not the role of a torch lamp.
• Using the torch lamp as a communication tool is not its role.
• Using the torch lamp as an engine use for duty engineers is not its role.

Engineer Duty Notification

• Engineers must notify the Chief Engineer if they are fatigued, unwell, or have consumed alcohol.

Duty Engineer Pre-Duty Checks

• Before assuming duty, engineers should walk during rounds and ask the oiler questions.
• Physically inspecting the engine room is a pre-duty requirement.
• Making duty safety concerns is a pre-duty requirement.
• Checking bilge levels is a pre-duty requirement.

Engine Control Room Review

• Upon arrival in the Engine Control Room, the chief engineer's standing order and the engine room logbook should be reviewed.
• The condition of the control room is something to review.
• Checking the entire alarm record is something that needs to be reviewed.

Watchkeeper Communication

• When communicating with the outgoing watchkeeper, the incoming watchkeeper should discuss ongoing tasks and issues.
• Skipping questions is not something to be done when communicting.
• Ignoring upcoming maneuvers is not something to do when communicting.
• Immediately taking over watch duty is not something to do when communicating.

Pre-Watch Rounds

• During pre-watch rounds, engineers should look for excessive smoke or pressure build-up, proper tool storage, and leaking pipes.

Relieving Duty Reporting

• The outgoing watchkeeper is responsible for providing a detailed report during the relieving duty procedure.
• The oncoming watchkeeper is not responsible for giving a relieving duty report.
• The chief engineer is not responsible for providing the report.

Oncoming Watchkeeper Actions

• Before the outgoing watchkeeper leaves, the oncoming watchkeeper should conduct a verification check.
• Rectifying alarms is not something that the oncoming watchkeeper needs to do before the outgoing watchkeeper leaves.
• Immediately taking the duty watch is not something that the oncoming watchkeeper needs to do before the outgoing watchkeeper leaves, for this step may cause a delay in getting the necessary information from the outgoing watchkeeper.
• Skipping clarifying concerns is not the responsibility of the incoming watchkeeper.