IN-PORT WATCHES

the watch organization is determined by the type, arrangement, and location of the machinery in the engineering plant and generally differs according to the type of ship. The engineering watch organization, as well as the instruction for each watch station, must be included in the engineering department organization and regulation manual. Instructions for the watch must be posted at each watch station. The engineering divisions normally man the watch station described in the following paragraphs: E division personnel normally man an underway watch at each operating main distribution switchboard and in the IC room, gyrocompass room, and electrical shop. A division personnel normally man underway watches associated with the distilling plant, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, air compressors, and hydraulic systems in elevator pump rooms and the steering gear room. The A division also assigns a person as small boat engineer. M division personnel normally man underway watches in the engine rooms and shaft alleys. The M division also assigns someone to operate the electrical generators. B division personnel man the boiler watches in the firerooms. B division also assigns a senior petty officer to perform the duties of oil king. Division officers assign personnel to underway watches according to the engineering department organization and regulations manual. IN-PORT WATCHES This chapter covers the normal peacetime in-port watch organization. Additional watches to man weapons systems and security stations and to prevent sabotage must be established in an emergency or in wartime. Figure 1-9 shows the watch organization for condition watch V. It provides enough qualified personnel for the normal peacetime operation of the ship in port. The Command Duty Officer Any officer on the ship who is eligible for command at sea may be assigned as command duty officer (CDO) in port. This includes the engineer officer. The CO designates the CDO as deputy to the XO to carry out the routine of the ship in port and to supervise and direct the OOD in matters concerning the safety and general duties of the ship. The CDO Figure 1-9.-Condition watch V organization of a typical naval ship. performs the duties of the XO in that officer’s temporary absence. The Engineering Department Duty Officer In ships not underway, the CO may authorize the EOOW to stand day’s duty instead of a continuous watch. At these times, the EOOW’s duties may be assigned to the engineering department duty officer. While the engineering department duty officer is not required to stay at the EOOW station, he must always be ready to appear the moment he is summoned. The engineering department duty officer is assigned by the engineer officer and must be qualified according to TYCOM directives. 1-20