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II SÉRIE-A — NÚMERO 44

10) The procedures for notifying the appropriate authority of environmental pollution resulting from engineering activities.

101 —Relieving officers, before assuming charge of

the engineering watch, shall satisfy themselves that they

are fully informed by the officer being relieved, as outline above, and:

1) Be familiar with existing and potential sources of power, heat and lighting and their distribution;

2) Know the availability and condition of ship's fuel, lubricants and all water supplies; and

3) Be ready to prepare the ship and its machinery, as far as is possible, for stand-by or emergency conditions as required.

Part 4.3

Performing the deck watch

102 — The officer in charge of the deck watch shall:

1) Make rounds to inspect the ship at appropriate intervals; '

2) Pay particular attention to:

2.1) The condition and securing of the gangway, anchor chain and moorings, especially at the turn of the tide and in berths with a large rise and fall, if necessary, taking measures to ensure that they are in normal working condition;

2.2) The draught, under-keel clearance and the general state of the ship, to avoid dangerous listing or trim during cargo handling or ballasting;

2.3) The weather and sea state;

2.4) The observance of all regulations concerning safety and fire protection;

2.5) The water level in bilges and tanks;

2.6) All persons on board and their location, especially those in remote or enclosed spaces; and

2.7) The exhibition and sounding, where appropriate, of lights and signals;

3) In bad weather, or on receiving a storm warning, take the necessary measures to protect the ship, persons on board and cargo;

4) Take every precaution to prevent pollution of the environment by the ship;

5) In an emergency threatening the safety of the ship, raise the alarm, inform the master, take all possible measures to prevent any damage to the ship, its cargo and persons on board, and, if necessary, request assistance from the shore authorities or neighbouring ships;

6) Be aware of the ship's stability condition so that, in the event of fire, the shore fire-fighting authority may be advised of the approximate quantity of water that can be pumped on board without endangering the ship;

7) Offer assistance to ships* or persons in distress;

8) Take necessary precautions to prevent accidents or damage when propellers are to be turned; and

9) Enter in the appropriate log-book all important events affecting the ship.

Part 4.4 Performing the engineering watch

103 — Officers in charge of the engineering watch shall pay particular attention to:

1) The observance of all orders, special operating procedures and regu\at\ons concerning hazardous conditions and their prevention in all areas in their charge;

2) The instrumentation and control systems, monitoring of all power supplies, components and systems in operation;

3) The techniques, methods and procedures necessary

to prevent violation of the pollution regulations Of the local authorities; and

4) The state of the bilges.

104—Officers in charge of the engineering watch shall:

1) In emergencies, raise the alarm when in their opinion the situation so demands, and take all possible measures to prevent damage to the ship, persons on board and cargo;

2) Be aware of the deck officer's needs relating to the equipment required in the loading or unloading of the cargo and the additional requirements of the ballast and other ship stability control systems;

3) Make frequent rounds of inspection to determine possible equipment malfunction or failure, and take immediate remedial action to ensure the safety of the ship, of cargo operation, of the port and the environment;

4) Ensure that the necessary precautions are taken, within their area of responsibility, to prevent accidents or damage to the various electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems of the ship;

5) Ensure that all important events affecting the operation, adjustment or repair of the ship's machinery are satisfactorily recorded.

Part 4.5

Watch in port on ships carrying hazardous cargo General

105 —The master of every ship carrying cargo that is hazardous, whether explosive, flammable, toxic, health-threatening or environment-polluting, shall ensure that safe watchkeeping arrangements are maintained. On ships carrying hazardous cargo in bulk, this will be achieved by the ready availability on board of a duly qualified officer or officers, and ratings where appropriate, even when the ship is safely moored or safely at anchor in port.

106 — On ships carrying hazardous cargo other than in bulk, the master shall take full account of the nature, quantity, packing and stowage of the hazardous cargo and of any special conditions on board, afloat and ashore.

ANNEX NO. 2 Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code

PART B

Recommended guidance regarding provisions of the STCW Convention and its annex

Introduction

1 — This part of the STCW Code contains recommended guidance intended to assist Parties to the STCW Convention and those involved in implementing, applying or enforcing its measures, to give the Convention full and complete effect in a uniform manner.

2 — The measures suggested are not mandatory and the examples given are only intended to illustrate how certain Convention requirements may be complied with.