Chief Engineer Standing Orders

Watch keeping, engine room duties and maintenance of equipment must be carried out according to the instruction booklet, received when joining the vessel for the first time.

Each crewmembers with engine room duties must read, understand and be familiar with this booklet.

After reading the following instructions he/she must sign the “acknowledge” list in the end of this page.

Watch keeping:

The engine room is designed for unmanned operation at sea. During manoeuvring the engine room must always be attended. However there is no permanent watch in the engine room. In case of calamities (damaged alarm system, bridge request etc) the engine room will be manned and sea-watch will be kept accordingly.

Alternate Duty/Unmanned with two engineer onboard.

08:.00 – 08:00 Hrs. - Chief Engineer

08:00 – 08:00 Hrs. – 2nd Engineer

In cases where the engine room has to be manned such as prolonged manoeuvrings and other emergencies, watch keeping duties are as per below.

Emergency Duty/Manned

0000H – 0600H, 1200H – 1800H: Second Engineer

0600H – 1200H, 1800H – 2400H: Chief Engineer, Motorman

Engine alarm :

When the engine alarm sounds it must be accepted, the reason for the alarm must be investigated and action is to be taken. After which the alarm can be reset.

If an alarm affects ships propulsion or safety, then report to the officer on duty on the bridge, in order to obtain permission to reduce speed or stop the Main Engine.

The use of generators must be carried out with care and ensure the vessels safety under all conditions.

Operation will be carried out as follows:

1) Emergency generator all conditions.

Emergency / harbour generator standby. All selector switches in emergency generator Position.

2) Manoeuvring conditions:

Shaft generator is disconnected from main bus bar and connected to the Bow-Thruster.

Control of switching on/off the bow-thruster will be carried out from the bridge. Two main generators running and parallel connected to the main bus bar. The shaft generator must be used as much as possible with regards to fuel consumption,and the environment. In extreme bad weather shaft generator should never be used for supplying ship’s power.

3) Emergency conditions.

It is possible to run a main generator continuously parallel with the shaft generator. In this case there is no load sharing function. If a generator is out of order and if it is absolutely necessary, it is allowed to use the shaft generator during unloading operations (Shaft Generator in Constant RPM Position).

Chemicals:

To avoid the risk of injuries caused by use of chemicals, always read the safety data sheet and the risk assessment connected to the job in question. Ensure area/space is fully ventilated and personal protection equipment is worn at all times before coming in contact with chemicals.

Garbage:

To minimise the risk of fire, used rags etc. must always be collected in metal garbage bins.

On the end of the working day, before 17.00, the engine room must be clean and all garbage must be removed from engine spaces and workshop. Garbage is to be deposited in the appropriate bins outside engine room spaces.

Oil Discharge:

With respect to the MARPOL regulations, the bilge tank must be emptied at first occasion by means of the 15 ppm. bilge-water separator. Before doing so, permission from the officer on watch must be obtained. Times and position of the vessel at beginning of pumping and end of pumping must be noted and soundings of bilge-tank on begin and end of pumping must also be noted.

When finished with bilge pumping all above mentioned Dates/actions and times must be noted in the oil record book, according to the instructions and appropriate codes.

The OWS overboard valve should always be locked and closed. To be opened only with Master & Chief Engineer permission.

Engineering Watch

In case of a machinery alarm at night the engineer on duty must make sure that the mate on duty is informed that the engineer will enter the machinery spaces. If the engineer has not reported back to the mate on duty within 20 minutes it is the mate's responsibility to examine if the engineer has fallen in the machinery spaces or is hurt in any other way. The dead man alarm to be always ON during unattended period and should be set to 10 min. always.

In the case of an emergency the priority is to save life, protect the environment and prevent damage to property, in this order.

IF EVER IN ANY DOUBT ALWAYS CALL THE CHIEF ENGINEER.

Never undertake jobs or works that require the assistance of 1 or more persons, alone. Oil transfer is not to be carried out without the Chief Engineers approval.

The transfer of slops from dirty oil tanks or engine bilges is only to be carried out under the

supervision of the Chief Engineer. The discharge of oil overboard in excess of applicable regulations is strictly forbidden and punishable by law, other than to save life or to protect the environment.

The Chief Engineer is always to be advised when excess bunkers, lubricating oil or water is used.

Should anything out of the ordinary occur under the engine department's field of responsibility or otherwise and the reason is not completely recognizable the Chief Engineer is to be advised.

Hot work outside machinery spaces is not to be undertaken prior to the MASTERS approval and the HOT WORK PERMIT is in force. Hot work in machinery spaces is forbidden in port.

On commencement of a job the correct personal protection equipment must be used such as ear protection, working/chemical gloves, goggles, safety shoes, etc.

Good workmanship requires common sense.

Daily, weekly, monthly checks according to the relevant checklists are to be carried out with due care with regard to the machinery involved.

In addition to the Company’s OPERATION MANUALS, and other instructions issued by various authorities, Master and Chief Engineer, the following orders will be adhered to ensure safety of the personnel and equipment as well as for the safe and economical operation of the Engine Room and all machinery.

Watchkeeping:

The Engineer on duty shall during watch keeping in port and at sea:

1.Act as per the safety of life, vessel and cargo, priority in this order.

2.Closely monitor the condition of all E/R equipments,

3.During watch keeping, the engineer together with the crew member assigned to assist him, will continuously take rounds in the E/R spaces and check for leaks, fire hazards, pollution hazards and any other malfunction.

4.Special attention, but not limited to, will be paid to the Main Engine, Auxiliary Engines and Generators, Boilers and Air Compressors during maneuvering, when vessel is in congested waters or as requested by the Master/Officer on watch,

5.Always inform the Chief Engineer if anything out of the ordinary is found or if in doubt.

6.The Engineer on duty is responsible to ensure that the E/R logbook is filled out accurately, every day at noon. All major activities such as any major maintenance job/oil renewal in the E/R, Main Engine Standby, and FWE etc. with the corresponding times will be recorded in the E/R logbook.

7.All engine room bunker, fresh water, IOPP tanks will be sounded every morning and/or as required and it is the responsibility of the Engineer on duty to ensure that the levels are within acceptable limits.

Should works be required on a set piece of machinery then the OUT OF ORDER MEN AT WORK tag must be placed at the starting point of that set machine or engine, to ensure a safe working practice.

UMS Operation:

During unmanned E/R the engineer on duty will remain in spaces where the Extension Alarm panels are located. In the event that the Engineer on duty is away from such locations the OOW on the bridge must be informed of where he can be contacted.

When ever you go on UMS like for breakfast,tea break in the morning,lunchtime,tea break at noon,supper,after evening rounds or works at night,always complete the UMS checklist as per our operational procedure.

When entering the engine room for attending alarms or for night inspection round, Bridge should be informed. The bridge must be informed when the engineer on duty is leaving the engine room.

Any and all alarms must be immediately attended to and the abnormal situation rectified. No alarms to be at no times interlocked. If in doubt regarding the safety of the plant the Chief Engineer is to be immediately informed.

Operation Manual Guidelines to be followed at all times.

Prepare engine for arrival and departure following arrival and departure checklist prior maneuvering.

Maintenance:

Duty Engineer is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the machineries under his duty.

Duty Engineer will inspect the machinery under his duty everyday and will satisfy himself that the machinery is in good working order. In case of any doubts regarding the operation of the machinery the Chief Engineer is to be informed immediately.

Duty Engineer will monitor the running hours of the equipment under his purview and ensure that the maintenance schedules are followed as closely as possible as per SERTICA maintenance program. In the event that any maintenance schedule is to be deferred or advanced this will be discussed with Chief Engineer

Duty Engineer will be responsible to ensure that all records pertaining to the equipment under his purview is kept up to date at all times.

Duty Engineer will report all spare parts used during any maintenance operation and will ensure that the inventories of the spare parts are correct.

Duty Engineer will ensure that prior to any maintenance, adequate spares are onboard. In case of any discrepancy, the Chief Engineer is to be informed.

Before any maintenance is carried out, duty engineer must ensure that he fully understands the instructions and guidelines mentioned in the instruction manual for the equipment in question.

In order to maintain the engine room in a neat, clean and orderly manner, all leaks of any nature, must be immediately attended to and/or reported to the 2nd Engineer.

No rags/cotton waste must under circumstances be left in the engine room floors, machinery etc. Failing to remove oily rags/cotton waste can create a hazardous situation or fire.

Daily cleaning is to be carried out on all decks/platforms/bilge floors in Engine room and in workshop. Duty motorman to remove garbage everyday at 1700h from engine room garbage receptacles and put them in the designated container on deck.

When maintenance has been carried out on any machinery equipment in the Engine Room, Pump room or on deck, the equipment itself and area around to be immediately cleaned, all tools cleaned and restored, and any damaged paint on equipment in question to be repaired.

All grievances must go with the chain of command as per MLC

CE Marine Engineer

MT XXXXXX XXXXXXX

Date: 14 July 2017

Marine Engineer Guide Questionnaires 002

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Chief Engineer Standing Orders SAMPLE

Chief Engineer Standing Orders

Watch keeping, engine room duties and maintenance of equipment must be carried out according to the instruction booklet, received when joining the vessel for the first time.

Each crewmembers with engine room duties must read, understand and be familiar with this booklet.

After reading the following instructions he/she must sign the “acknowledge” list in the end of this page.

Watch keeping:

Alternate Duty/Unmanned with two engineer onboard.

08:.00 – 08:00 Hrs. - Chief Engineer

08:00 – 08:00 Hrs. – 2nd Engineer

In cases where the engine room has to be manned such as prolonged manoeuvrings and other emergencies, watch keeping duties are as per below.

Emergency Duty/Manned

0000H – 0600H, 1200H – 1800H: Second Engineer

0600H – 1200H, 1800H – 2400H: Chief Engineer, Motorman

Engine alarm :

When the engine alarm sounds it must be accepted, the reason for the alarm must be investigated and action is to be taken. After which the alarm can be reset.

If an alarm affects ships propulsion or safety, then report to the officer on duty on the bridge, in order to obtain permission to reduce speed or stop the Main Engine.

The use of generators must be carried out with care and ensure the vessels safety under all conditions.

Operation will be carried out as follows:

1) Emergency generator all conditions.

Emergency / harbour generator standby. All selector switches in emergency generator Position.

2) Manoeuvring conditions:

Shaft generator is disconnected from main bus bar and connected to the Bow-Thruster.

3) Emergency conditions.

Chemicals:

To avoid the risk of injuries caused by use of chemicals, always read the safety data sheet and the risk assessment connected to the job in question. Ensure area/space is fully ventilated and personal protection equipment is worn at all times before coming in contact with chemicals.

Garbage:

To minimise the risk of fire, used rags etc. must always be collected in metal garbage bins.

On the end of the working day, before 17.00, the engine room must be clean and all garbage must be removed from engine spaces and workshop. Garbage is to be deposited in the appropriate bins outside engine room spaces.

Oil Discharge:

When finished with bilge pumping all above mentioned Dates/actions and times must be noted in the oil record book, according to the instructions and appropriate codes.

The OWS overboard valve should always be locked and closed. To be opened only with Master & Chief Engineer permission.

Engineering Watch

In the case of an emergency the priority is to save life, protect the environment and prevent damage to property, in this order.

IF EVER IN ANY DOUBT ALWAYS CALL THE CHIEF ENGINEER.

Never undertake jobs or works that require the assistance of 1 or more persons, alone. Oil transfer is not to be carried out without the Chief Engineers approval.

The transfer of slops from dirty oil tanks or engine bilges is only to be carried out under the

supervision of the Chief Engineer. The discharge of oil overboard in excess of applicable regulations is strictly forbidden and punishable by law, other than to save life or to protect the environment.

The Chief Engineer is always to be advised when excess bunkers, lubricating oil or water is used.

Should anything out of the ordinary occur under the engine department's field of responsibility or otherwise and the reason is not completely recognizable the Chief Engineer is to be advised.

Hot work outside machinery spaces is not to be undertaken prior to the MASTERS approval and the HOT WORK PERMIT is in force. Hot work in machinery spaces is forbidden in port.

On commencement of a job the correct personal protection equipment must be used such as ear protection, working/chemical gloves, goggles, safety shoes, etc.

Good workmanship requires common sense.

Daily, weekly, monthly checks according to the relevant checklists are to be carried out with due care with regard to the machinery involved.

Watchkeeping:

The Engineer on duty shall during watch keeping in port and at sea:

1.Act as per the safety of life, vessel and cargo, priority in this order.

2.Closely monitor the condition of all E/R equipments,

3.During watch keeping, the engineer together with the crew member assigned to assist him, will continuously take rounds in the E/R spaces and check for leaks, fire hazards, pollution hazards and any other malfunction.

4.Special attention, but not limited to, will be paid to the Main Engine, Auxiliary Engines and Generators, Boilers and Air Compressors during maneuvering, when vessel is in congested waters or as requested by the Master/Officer on watch,

5.Always inform the Chief Engineer if anything out of the ordinary is found or if in doubt.

6.The Engineer on duty is responsible to ensure that the E/R logbook is filled out accurately, every day at noon. All major activities such as any major maintenance job/oil renewal in the E/R, Main Engine Standby, and FWE etc. with the corresponding times will be recorded in the E/R logbook.

7.All engine room bunker, fresh water, IOPP tanks will be sounded every morning and/or as required and it is the responsibility of the Engineer on duty to ensure that the levels are within acceptable limits.

Should works be required on a set piece of machinery then the OUT OF ORDER MEN AT WORK tag must be placed at the starting point of that set machine or engine, to ensure a safe working practice.

UMS Operation:

During unmanned E/R the engineer on duty will remain in spaces where the Extension Alarm panels are located. In the event that the Engineer on duty is away from such locations the OOW on the bridge must be informed of where he can be contacted.

When ever you go on UMS like for breakfast,tea break in the morning,lunchtime,tea break at noon,supper,after evening rounds or works at night,always complete the UMS checklist as per our operational procedure.

When entering the engine room for attending alarms or for night inspection round, Bridge should be informed. The bridge must be informed when the engineer on duty is leaving the engine room.

Any and all alarms must be immediately attended to and the abnormal situation rectified. No alarms to be at no times interlocked. If in doubt regarding the safety of the plant the Chief Engineer is to be immediately informed.

Operation Manual Guidelines to be followed at all times.

Prepare engine for arrival and departure following arrival and departure checklist prior maneuvering.

Maintenance:

Duty Engineer is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the machineries under his duty.

Duty Engineer will inspect the machinery under his duty everyday and will satisfy himself that the machinery is in good working order. In case of any doubts regarding the operation of the machinery the Chief Engineer is to be informed immediately.

Duty Engineer will be responsible to ensure that all records pertaining to the equipment under his purview is kept up to date at all times.

Duty Engineer will report all spare parts used during any maintenance operation and will ensure that the inventories of the spare parts are correct.

Duty Engineer will ensure that prior to any maintenance, adequate spares are onboard. In case of any discrepancy, the Chief Engineer is to be informed.

Before any maintenance is carried out, duty engineer must ensure that he fully understands the instructions and guidelines mentioned in the instruction manual for the equipment in question.