AUS-EC1-L2.1

The chief engineer's authority and the master

AUS-EC1-M2 · The Chief Engineer · AUS-EC1-M2-A Carrying the department

This lesson defines the boundary between the chief engineer's authority over machinery and the master's command of the vessel, covering decision-making responsibilities, the duty to give honest technical advice, standing orders, engine room logging, and the management of the engineering team.