USCG Exam PracticeWatch duties, terminology, and instrumentation
On a manned-machinery-space watch, who has overall charge of the engineering watch and answers to the bridge for propulsion?
- A. The throttle operator at the maneuvering station
- ✓ The engineer officer of the watch (watch engineer)Correct
- C. The roving patrol watchstander
- D. The switchboard operator
Why B is correct
NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1 states that on a manned-machinery-space watch, the engineer officer of the watch (or, on merchant ships, the watch engineer) has overall charge and answers to the bridge for propulsion. All other listed stations are subordinate positions under that officer.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1