USCG Exam PracticeEngine-room safety and hazardous materials
According to NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1, what is the correct procedure for a watchstander who is about to be relieved in the engine room?
- A. Log the final readings, secure the watch station, and depart when the oncoming watchstander arrives
- ✓ Brief the oncoming watchstander on plant lineup, equipment out of service, abnormal readings, and standing orders before formally transferring the watchCorrect
- C. Notify the bridge that the watch is being transferred and stand by until the engineer officer of the watch approves the relief
- D. Complete the current log entry and allow the oncoming watchstander to tour the space independently before assuming the watch
Why B is correct
NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1 states that the oncoming watchstander must be fully informed of the plant lineup, any equipment out of service, any abnormal readings or ongoing evolutions, and any standing orders before assuming the watch. The relief then tours the space and only formally relieves after verifying actual machinery condition against the logs.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1