Question 409General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

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As a chief engineer, which of the following instructions would most appropriately be written into the chief engineer's night orders due to the non-routine nature of the special instruction?

AThe OICEW shall notify the chief engineer without delay when the No.1 main feed pump repairs are complete and it is ready to be put back into service.
BWhen the engine room is in the manned condition, the OICEW shall at all times be readily capable of operating the propulsion equipment in response to needs for changes in direction or speed.
CThe OICEW shall notify the chief engineer without delay when a malfunction occurs which may be such as to endanger the safe operation of the ship.
DWhen the ship enters congested waters, upon notification from the bridge, the OICEW shall ensure that all machinery involved with maneuvering can be placed in the manual mode of operation.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) The OICEW shall notify the chief engineer without delay when the No.1 main feed pump repairs are complete and it is ready to be put back into service. This is the most appropriate instruction to be written into the chief engineer's night orders due to the non-routine nature of the special instruction. The repair of the No.1 main feed pump is a critical maintenance task that requires coordination between the OICEW and the chief engineer, so it is important to have a clear directive to notify the chief engineer when the repairs are complete. The other options, while relevant to the chief engineer's responsibilities, do not represent a non-routine or special instruction that would require explicit inclusion in the night orders. They are more general operational procedures that should already be understood and followed by the OICEW.

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