Personnel are to observe safe-working practices at all times. Certified protective clothing is to be utilized when required. All personnel, immediately upon joining the vessel, are to familiarize themselves with their emergency duties, and all ship's emergency equipment. Dirty work clothes and coveralls are not to be worn in the mess or the lounges. The engine room spaces are to be kept clean and tidy at all times.
Tools are to be put away clean.
Engine room and machinery spaces painting are to follow existing paint color schemes and Coast Guard piping color coding. There is no change unless approved by the Chief Engineer. All engine room personnel are expected to be honest, helpful and caring to all other fellow shipboard personnel and be part of an exemplary team. The oncoming watch is to relieve the watch at no later than 10 minutes to the hour. At least one watch keeper is to be in the engine room at all times.