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.
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