18 DE ABRIL DE 1998

1044-(177)

Watch arrangements

91 — Arrangements for keeping a deck watch when the ship is in port shall at all times be adequate to:

1) Ensure the safety of life, of the ship, the port and the environment, and the safe operation of all machinery related to cargo operation;

2) Observe international, national and local rules; and

3) Maintain order and the normal routine of the ship.

92 — The master shall decide the composition and duration of the deck watch depending on the conditions of mooring, type of the ship and character of duties.

93 — If the master considers it necessary, a qualified officer shall be in charge of the deck watch.

94 — The necessary equipment shall be so arranged as to provide for efficient watchkeeping.

95 — The chief engineer officer, in consultation with the master, shall ensure that engineering watchkeeping arrangements are adequate to maintain a safe engineering watch while in port. When deciding the composition of the engineering watch, which may include appropriate engine-room ratings, the following points are among those to be taken into account:

1) On all ships of 3,000 kW propulsion power and over there shall always be an officer in charge of the engineering watch;

2) On ships of less than 3,000 kW propulsion power there may be, at the master's discretion and in consultation with the chief engineer officer, no officer in charge of the engineering watch; and

3) Officers, while in charge of an engineering watch, shall not be assigned or undertake any task or duty which would interfere with their supervisory duty in respect of the ship's machinery system.

Taking over the watch

96 — Officers in charge of the deck or engineering watch shall not hand over the watch to their relieving officer if they have any reason to believe that the latter is obviously not capable of carrying out watchkeeping duties effectively, in which case the master of chief engineer shall be notified accordingly. Relieving officers of the deck or engineering watch shall ensure that all members of their watch are apparently fully capable of performing their duties effectively.

97 — If, at the moment of handing over the deck or engineering watch, an important operation is being performed it shall be concluded by the officer being relieved, except when ordered otherwise by the master or chief engineer officer.

Part 4.1 Taking over the deck watch

98 — Prior to taking over the deck watch, the relieving officer shall be informed of the following by the officer in charge of the deck watch as to:

1) The depth of the water at the berth, the ship's draught, the level and time of high and low waters; the securing of the moorings, the arrangement of anchors and the scope of the anchor chain, and other mooring features important to the safety of the ship; the state of main engines and their availability for emergency use;

2) All work to be performed on board the ship; the nature, amount and disposition of cargo loaded or remaining, and any residue on board after unloading the ship;

3) The level of water in bilges and ballast tanks;

4) The signals or lights being exhibited or sounded;

5) The number of crew members required to be on board and the presence of any other persons on board;

6) The state of fire-fighting appliances;

7) Any special port regulations;

8) The master's standing and special orders;

9) The lines of communication available between the

ship and shore personnel, including port authorities, in

the event of an emergency arising or assistance being required;

10) Any other circumstances of importance to the safety of the ship, its crew, cargo or protection of the environment from pollution; and

11) The procedures for notifying the appropriate authority of any environmental pollution resulting from ship activities.

99 — Relieving officers, before assuming charge of the deck watch, shall verify that:

1) The securing of moorings and anchor chain are adequate;

2) The appropriate signals or lights are properly exhibited or sounded;

3) Safety measures and fire protection regulations are being maintained;

4) Their awareness of the nature of any hazardous or dangerous cargo being loaded or discharged and the appropriate action to be taken in the event of any spillage or fire;

5) No external conditions or circumstances imperil the ship and that it does not imperil others.

Part 4.2 Taking over the engineering watch

100 — Prior to taring over the engineering watch, the relieving officer shall be informed by the officer in charge of the engineering watch as to:

1) The standing orders of the day, any special orders relating to the ship operations, maintenance functions, repairs to the ship's machinery or control equipment;

2) The nature of allwork being performed on machinery and systems on board ship, personnel involved and potential hazards;

3) The level and condition, where applicable, of water or residue in bilges, ballast tanks, slop tanks, sewage tanks, reserve tanks and special requirements for the use or disposal of the contents thereof; •

4) Any special requirements relating to sanitary system disposals;

5) The condition and state of readiness of portable fire-extinguishing equipment and fixed fire-extinguishing installations and fire detection systems;

6) Authorized repair personnel on board engaged in engineering activities, their work locations and repair functions and other authorized persons on board and the required crew;

7) Any port regulations pertaining to ship effluents, fire-fighting requirements and ship readiness, particularly during potential bad weather conditions;

8) The lines of communication available between the ship and shore personnel, including port authorities, in the event of an emergency arising or assistance being required;

9) Any other circumstance of importance to the safety of the ship, its crew, cargo or the protection of the environment from pollution; and