Engine Room

Where deadman alarm is not fitted, there must an agreed communication system between Engine Officer of Watch and the Bridge with interval clearly documented (not exceeding 30 minutes). Any Engine room alarm, if not acknowledged within 5 mins must sound the Engineer's call Alarm.

The same checks apply to the Emergency Switchboard as well, which is usually in the Emergency Generator room.

Note: Engineers to be familiar with the local manoeuvering procedure. For CPP engines, procedures must include the CPP failure mode.

Note: For ships calling in US ports subject to NPDES regulations, or when calling other countries, company clarification must be sought as to the procedure of managing Grey water in port.

Note: Acid and Alkalis must be kept completely separate from one another.