Figure 2-14.-Engineer Officer’s Night Orders (sample).
STEAMING ORDERS
Orders is essential to get a ship with a large engineering
plant under way.
Steaming Orders are written orders issued by the
engineer officer. They list the major machinery units
and readiness requirements of the engineering
department based upon the time set to get the ship
underway. Generally, a locally prepared form similar to
the one illustrated in figure 2-15 is used to issue the
Steaming Orders. The orders normally specify the (1)
engine combinations to be used, (2) times to light fires
and cut in boilers, (3) times to warm up and test main
engines, (4) times to start and parallel ship’s service
generators, (5) standard speed, and (6) EOOW and
principal watch supervisors. Early posting of Steaming
GYROCOMPASS SERVICE RECORD
A Gyrocompass Service Record Book is furnished
to the ship for each gyrocompass installed. The book is
a complete record of inspections, tests, and repairs to
the gyrocompass and must always remain with its
associated gyrocompass. The front of the book contains
complete instructions for maintaining the record-they
must be followed carefully. If the Gyrocompass Service
Record Book is lost or damaged, use the Navy Stock List
of Publications and Form, NAVSUP 2002, to get a
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