l Probable effects
operator in proper systems’ alignment. An
alignment diagram is used whenever two
or more alignment conditions exist for a
given system or component.
The operational use of EOP documentation is
of primary importance at all levels in controlling,
supervising, and operating the engineering plant.
ENGINEERING OPERATIONAL
CASUALTY CONTROL
The EOCC is the casualty control portion of
the EOSS. It contains information relevant to the
recognition of casualty symptoms and their
probable causes and effects. Also, it has
information on actions taken to prevent a
casualty. It specifies procedures for controlling
single- and multiple-source casualties.
Casualty prevention must be the concern of
everyone on board.
Proper training of all
personnel must provide an adequate knowledge
and experience in effective casualty prevention.
The EOCC manual has efficient, technically
correct casualty control and prevention pro-
cedures. These procedures relate to all phases of
an engineering plant. The EOCC documents
possible casualties that may be caused by human
error, material failure, or battle. The EOCC
manual describes proven methods for the control
of a casualty. It also provides information for
prevention of further damage to the component,
the system, or the engineering plant.
The EOCC manuals (books) are available at
each watch station for self-indoctrination. The
manuals contain documentation to assist engineer-
ing personnel in developing skills in controlling
casualties to the ship’s propulsion plant.
Skill in EOCC procedures is maintained
through a well-administered training program.
Primary training concentrates on the control of
single-source casualties. These are casualties that
may be attributed to the failure or malfunction
of a single component or the failure of piping at
a specific point in a system. Advanced training
concentrates on controlling multiple casualties or
on conducting a battle problem. An effective,
well-administered watch-stander training program
will contain, as a minimum, the following
elements:
. Recognition of the symptoms
l Probable causes
. Preventive actions that may be taken to
reduce, eliminate, or control casualties
An EOSS package is not intended to be
forgotten once it is developed and installed aboard
a ship. It offers many advantages to the ship’s
operational readiness capabilities. It also provides
detailed step-by-step sequencing of events for all
phases of the engineering plant operation. Because
it is work studied and system oriented, the EOSS
provides the basic information for the optimum
use of equipment and systems. It does this by
specifying correct procedures tailored for a
specific plant configuration.
The EOSS is not intended to eliminate the
need for skilled plant operators. No program or
system can achieve such a goal. The EOSS is a
tool for better use of personnel and skills
available. Although the EOSS is an excellent tool
for shipboard training of personnel, it is primarily
a working system for scheduling, controlling, and
directing plant operations and casualty control
procedures.
WATCH-STANDING DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Fireman, you maybe assigned to one of
many different types of ships. On these ships, the
engineering spaces vary in size and appearance.
On a steam-driven ship, the boilers, the main
engines, and their associated equipment may be
in one space; or the boilers and their equipment
may be in one space and the main engines and
their equipment in another. Regardless of the
number of boilers and main engines, the watches
on most ships are basically the same. Therefore,
this information is general in nature and does not
apply to a specific class of ship.
When working with a variety of propulsion,
auxiliary, and electrical equipment, you will stand
various watches that range from main switch-
boards to security watches or other watches,
depending on your ship’s organization. When
standing these watches, you will be required
to perform many tasks. These include logging
meter readings, inspecting equipment for leaks,
and preventing fire hazards. This section has
information on watches and duties that you may
be required to perform. As you progress and
become better acquainted with the fireroom and
engine room, you will stand watches under the
1-18
