CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 6 Q3

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Under which condition should an engineering watchkeeper avoid handing over the watch?

C) At the start of a routine inspection

B) During a critical maintenance procedure

D) When no alarms are active

A) After completing logbook entries

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What is the primary purpose of standing orders for engineering watchkeepers under STCW requirements?

A) To provide personal preferences of the Chief Engineer

D) To provide maintenance schedules only

C) To list optional tasks for the watchkeeper

B) To outline specific safety and operational procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations

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Which of the following is an example of a standing order for an engineering watchkeeper?

A) Complete major engine repairs during watch

B) Ensure machinery spaces are secured when not in use

D) Allow access to machinery spaces without supervision

C) Conduct routine monitoring of temperatures and pressures in key systems

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Which of the following is NOT typically a standing order for engineering watchkeepers?

D) Record all relevant parameters in the engine room logbook

A) Report any equipment abnormalities to the Chief Engineer immediately

C) Adjust watchkeeping duties to personal preference

B) Perform regular checks of fuel, oil, and water levels

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Which of the following best describes a function of standing orders?

C) To be updated monthly without Chief Engineer oversight

B) To provide watchkeepers with consistent instructions for regular and emergency situations

A) To be referenced only during emergencies

D) To outline crew leave schedules

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Which of the following would likely be included in standing orders for an engineering watchkeeper?

B) Monitor only the main engine parameters

D) Delay maintenance until the next watch

C) Ignore minor alarms until the end of the watch

A) Regularly inspect bilge levels

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When should the Officer in Charge of the Engineering Watch refrain from handing over to a relief watchkeeper?

D) When routine inspections are completed

B) When transitioning to calm weather

A) When all system checks are complete

C) When the relief is unprepared to assume duties

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Why are standing orders important for an engineering watchkeeper?

D) They allow freedom in choosing maintenance tasks

A) They list the duties of the deck crew

B) They outline emergency procedures and routine checks

C) They provide social guidelines for the crew

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In which of the following situations would it be inappropriate for the Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch to hand over responsibility?

A) All machinery is operating normally

D) The vessel is operating in calm waters

B) A major machinery malfunction is in progress

C) The end of the designated watch time has arrived

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