USCG Exam PracticeWatch duties, terminology, and instrumentation
On a small commercial vessel without a separate engineer, how frequently should the captain or designated crewmember inspect the engine room while underway?
- A. Every 30 minutes
- ✓ Every hourCorrect
- C. Every two hours
- D. At the beginning and end of each watch only
Why B is correct
USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 9 §9.1 specifies that on small commercial vessels without a separate engineer, the captain or designated crewmember inspects the engine room hourly, checking oil level, coolant level, gauge readings, leaks, unusual noises or smells, and exhaust appearance.