USCG Exam PracticeEngine-room safety and hazardous materials
During an engine-room watch, an oiler notices an abnormal gauge reading on an auxiliary system. According to NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1, what is the correct immediate action?
- A. Secure the affected system independently and log the action before notifying the watch engineer
- ✓ Report the abnormality up the chain immediately rather than acting alone on major changesCorrect
- C. Continue monitoring until the next scheduled log entry, then report if the reading persists
- D. Relieve the watch and brief the oncoming watchstander before taking any action
Why B is correct
NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1 states that watchstanders are responsible for reporting abnormalities up the chain immediately rather than acting alone on major changes. Independent securing of systems without authorization is contrary to the described chain of responsibility.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1