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68. The Chief Engineer Officer is in
charge of the Engineroom department and is responsible for all machinery,
electrical appliances, air-conditioning and refrigerator installations,
boilers, fittings, structures, etc., within the machinery and boiler
spaces and such other items as detailed in Company's instructions issued
separately.
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70. At the earliest opportunity after
joining a ship the Chief Engineer Officer will acquaint himself with all
relevant Fleet Orders, Notifications and other instructions pertaining to
his department, which will be handed over to him by his predecessor.
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71. He should issue written Standing
Orders to his staff for the efficient running of the Engineroom department
at Sea and in Port, and for their guidance in an emergency. He is to
ensure that his Standing Orders together with the Fleet Orders,
Notifications and other instructions relating to the Engineroom department
are carefully studied and initialled by all Engineer Officers.
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72. The Chief Engineer Officer must
keep in close touch with the Commander and must consult with him
frequently, in order to achieve the maximum economy consistent with the
maximum efficiency required of the machinery under his charge. He must
also keep the Commander promptly and fully advised of any occurrence in
the Engineroom which might affect the navigation or the essential services
under his control.
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73. During the period the ship is
under manoeuvring conditions the main engines must never be moved except
in response to orders from the Bridge.
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74. The steering engine, steam, and
exhaust valves, both on the distribution chest in the Engine- room and in
the Steering Engine House, are to be locked in open positions with chains
and padlocks, one key being kept by the Chief Engineer Officer and the
duplicate by the Second Engineer Officer. Name plates are to be fitted to
each valve clearly indicating its purpose. Where applicable, controls
within the Steering Gear compartment for electrically driven Steering
Gears are to be locked in the " On "position.
Before
entering and leaving port and approaching narrow water the steering gear
is to be tested as may be practicable and at other times at intervals not
exceeding fourteen days.
Whilst
at sea, in addition to the Watchkeeper's examination of the steering gear
before every Watch or every four hours the Chief or the Second Engineer
Officer will examine the gear closely every day and note such examinations
in the Engineroom Log Book. (See also Reg.
184).
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75. The Chief Engineer Officer will
ensure that boilers have the close attention of his subordinates and that
the boiler treatment is being carried out correctly according to
instructions. He will examine the boilers periodically and calibrate the
furnaces and thereafter report to the Base Port as instructed.
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76. The Chief Engineer Officer must
aim at achieving the maximum economy in fuel consumption and the use of
stores.
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77. He will personally superintend the
fuelling of the ship and ensure that the correct quantity and quality is
received.
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78. No transfer of fuel or water will
be done at any time without the agreement in writing of the senior Deck
Officer on board.
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79. He will be responsible for the
performance of the Refrigerator chambers. He will obtain from Deck
department advance notice for cooling down the chambers and the time at
which cargo will he received for loading. Prior to loading, he will ensure
that the cargo is in good and fit condition for carriage and, after
loading, that the chambers are maintained at the specified temperatures.
He will also discuss and agree with the Chief Officer the type and method
of dunnaging required for refrigerated cargo. (See also Reg.
180).
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80. Repairs to auxiliary machinery not
essential to the propulsion of the ship are to be carried out at sea as
far as practicable. The Chief Engineer Officer will exercise the utmost
control over repairs and maintenance in order to effect the maximum
economy consistent with the maximum efficiency.
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81. He will keep a careful account of
all labour coming under his jurisdiction, so that Contractors' bills can
be properly checked.
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82. On all occasions when the ship's
company are at " Stations ", the Chief Engineer Officer will be
in the Engineroom, on or near the manoeuvring platform and will ensure
that orders from the Bridge are carried out promptly.
He
will act similarly as soon as " Stand By " is ordered except in
the case of prolonged periods, e.g., passage of the Suez Canal or long
rivers when Watches are being worked, during which periods he will pay
frequent visits to the Engineroom.
He
will, however, remain in the Engineroom throughout the period of the
operations when " Stand By ' is ordered for entering or leaving port
or for manoeuvring in confined waters.
On
leaving port he will ensure that both the main and auxiliary machinery are
working normally before leaving the Engineroom after " Full Away
" has been rung and, thereafter, when the. ship is at sea, will make
regular inspections of all machinery and machinery spaces. (See also Reg.
137).
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83. When the ship is in port, the
Engineer Officers are still subject to the Commander's and the Chief
Engineer Officer's requirements and the Officers' hours of work will
always be determined by such requirements.
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84. When the ship is in port the Chief
Engineer Officer will be responsible for arranging for either the Second,
Third or Fourth Engineer Officer to remain on board in addition to the
watch keeping Junior Engineer Officer to ensure the presence, at all
times, of at least one experienced Engineer Officer on board in the event
of an emergency.
No
Engineer Officer or Rating is to leave the ship without first informing
the Chief Engineer Officer or the senior Engineer Officer keeping ship.
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85. The Chief Engineer Officer is
responsible to the Commander for the discipline and welfare of all his
staff, and for the cleanliness of the Engineroom Crews' quarters.
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86. At times and intervals specified,
the Chief Engineer Officer will submit a report on the prescribed form to
the Commander for forwarding to Head Office, giving his conscientious
opinion on the conduct, ability, and sobriety of each member of his staff.
Particular attention must be paid to the section dealing with an
employee's suitability for promotion. (See also Reg.
67),
(See also Regs. 191, 194,
197).
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