Watch keeping Round ( From Tunnel to funnel )

During Round

1. Check the funnel smoke and judge it as given below
  a. If it is whitish means air is more than required and more water content in the fuel .
b. If it is blackish means combustion is not proper,  more fuel is present than required .
c. If it is transparent greyish means combustion is taking place properly .
       Note. One should must identify the funnel of boiler , auxiliary engine and main engine .

2. Check the economiser platform for feed water , steam and smoke .

3. Check steering platform for hydraulic oil level .

4. Check the boiler  for water level if blow through is required for correct water level it should be done .

5. Check the boiler for flame through the sight glass .

6. Check the positions of portable fire extinguishers.

7. Check the level of crankcase lube oil sump .

8. Check the pump and purifier motor running amps.

9. Check the bilge level at the bottom platform .

10. Identify the maintenance work and risk involved in it . And identify the isolated system .

11. Check the air compressor amps and drain the air bottles .

12. OWS should be tested and monitored.

13. ECR chief engineer standing order should be listened .

14. Ensure  any leakages  of the system . Check the level in the expansion tank .

15. Check stern tube lube oil pressure and sump .

16. Check the high and low sea suction on port and stbd side.

16. All the parameters of machinery should be recorded.

Will add more from my ships checklist .