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[接上页] (a) make rounds to inspect the ship at appropriate intervals; (b) pay particular attention to- (i) 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; (ii) the draught, under-keel clearance and the general state of the ship, to avoid dangerous listing or trim during cargo handling or ballasting; (iii) the weather and sea state; (iv) the observance of all regulations concerning safety and fire protection; (v) the water level in bilges and tanks; (vi) all persons on board and their location, especially those in remote or enclosed spaces; and (vii) the exhibition and sounding, where appropriate, of lights and signals;(c) in bad weather, or on receiving a storm warning, take the necessary measures to protect the ship, its cargo and persons on board; (d) take every precaution to prevent pollution of the environment; (e) 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; (f) 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; (g) offer assistance to ships or persons in distress; (h) take necessary precautions to prevent accidents or damage when propellers are to be turned; and (i) enter in the appropriate log book all important events affecting the ship. PART 5 PERFORMING THE ENGINEERING WATCH 1. Officers in charge of the engineering watch shall pay particular attention to- (a) the observance of all orders, special operating procedures and regulations concerning hazardous conditions and their prevention in all areas in their charge; (b) the instrumentation and control systems, monitoring of all power supplies, components and systems in operation; (c) the techniques, methods and procedures necessary to prevent violation of the pollution-prevention regulations of the local authorities; and (d) the state of the bilges. 2. Officers in charge of the engineering watch shall- (a) in emergencies, raise the alarm when in their opinion the situation so demands, and take all possible measures to prevent damage to the ship, its cargo and persons on board; (b) 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 ballast and other ship stability control systems; (c) 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 operations, of the port and the environment; (d) 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; (e) ensure that all important events affecting the operation, adjustment or repair of the ship's machinery are satisfactorily recorded. PART 6 WATCH IN PORT ON SHIPS CARRYING HAZARDOUS CARGO 1. The master of every ship carrying cargo that is hazardous, whether explosive, flammable, toxic, health-threatening or environment-polluting, shall ensure that safe watchkeeping arran |