Classification Approximate Remarks Percentage of full speed
(a) ‘At full sped’ 100 Authorised full power.
(b) ‘With all despatch’ 97.5 Maximum continuous sea-going power. See sub-regulation (3), and regulation 0548 & 0549.
(c) ‘With despatch’ 87
(d) ‘With all convenient 77 despatch’
(e) ‘With moderate despatch’ 65 Unless below economical
(f) ‘At economical speed’ As determined by trial.
(2) The authorised full power as defined in the Marine Engineering Manual is only to be exceeded in circumstances of emergency during actual war service, due consideration being given to be condition of the machinery and other factors. At other times, full power is only to be used in cases of real urgency or as directed in the regulation relating to trials laid down in the Marine Engineering Manual, and should, except in emergency, be maintained for periods exceeding twelve hours (see regulation 0549).
(3) The authorised maximum continuous seagoing power is 90 percent of the authorised full power, except where special instructions to the contrary are issued.
(4) For steaming/motoring at economical speeds, see regulations 0221(2) &
(3).
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0552. Allowance of Fuel. (1) The amount of fuel oil and diesel oil allowed to each ship for expenditure during the financial year will be promulgated in orders issued by the Chief of the Naval Staff from time to time.
(2) A periodical return showing the total amount of fuel oil and diesel oil received and expended onboard during the period under report shall be rendered in accordance with the orders issued by the Chief of the Naval Staff from time to time.
(3)When submitting programmes for independent cruises, Captains shall always state the balance of fuel remaining for expenditure during the year and the estimated expenditure during the cruise.
0553. Power Boats. The employment of powerboats will be limited to occasions of necessity. When two or more ships are together the Senior Indian Naval Officer will arrange that no more powerboats are employed than required for the service of the port, or of the ships present.
0554. Marine Engineering Manual. (1) In addition to the instructions contained herein, all officers shall be guided, in the use and management of the machinery and boilers by the further regulations and instructions given in the Marine engineering Manual, which are furnished for their information, guidance and compliance, so far as they may concern the machinery and boilers fitted to their ships.
(2) In armed merchant cruisers and other hired ships in commission or ordered by the Govt. of India to be commissioned, to which the machinery is run by the mercantile crew, the instructions in the Marine Engineering Manual shall be observed so far as they are applicable to the machinery and boilers fitted to the ship, and not opposed to the regulations and instructions issued to the mercantile crew, or under which such crew is serving.
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SECTION VI – FUELLING
0559. General Instructions. The instructions in this section shall be read in conjunction with the instructions for handling fuel contained in Marine Engineering Manual, regulations for storage and handling of gasoline, kerosene etc. Naval Air Logistics Instructions, regulations for the storage and handling of aviation fuels and fuels at naval air stations, replenishment at sea and regulations and instructions relating to the registered Indian fleet auxiliaries.
0560. Filling Bunkers, Tanks or Compartments.(1) Where no special instructions to the contrary have been inserted on the statement of stability in the Ship’s Book the bunkers, tanks or compartments may be filled at the option of the Captain.
(2) Before receipt of the statement of stability, instructions should be asked in any case of doubt on this point.
0561. Inferior Quality of Fuel. If oil fuel supplied should appear to be of inferior quality or be found to possess peculiar qualities as to waste, smoke or difficulty in generating steam/combustion, full particulars of these defects shall carefully be noted in the Engine Room Master Log, and a report by letter sent immediately to the Chief of the Naval Staff, accompanied by all the particulars as to the name, source and age of the fuel; and if received direct from contractors, the obligations specified in the conditions of contract should be ascertained an d enforced.
0562. Supplies of Fuels, Lubricating Oils and Greases. (1) Supplies of authorised types of lubricating oils and greases may be obtained by the ships and establishments by placing the demand on the nearest Materials Organisation in the normal manner. As regards fuel oil, supplies are to be obtained through the Materials Organisation at Bombay, Visakhapatnam, Cochin and at other ports by giving advance information to the Administrative Authorities concerned, who will arrange supplies through the oil companies against the rate and running contracts.
(2) At ports ex-India, supplies of fuel oil are, wherever possible to be obtained from companies with whom, the Government of India has a contract. Requirements are to be intimated sufficiently in advance to enable necessary arrangements to be made for supply.
0563. Movement of Tankers. (1) Responsibility for ordering all movements and fuelling operations of tankers in attendance on a fleet and for their economical employment is to be taken by the Administrative/Operational Authority. I n the case of Dockyard tankers, the Naval Stores Officer is responsible for the economical employment of the tankers and will arrange their movements and fuelling operations in consultation with the Captain of the Yard and the Captain of the ship. When large fuelling programmes are in hand, the Senior Officer will be consulted.
(2) Great importance is attached to rapid fuelling and close cooperation with the tanker’s staff is essential to ensure this and to prevent damage to the oiling outfit.
Fuelling is to be completed and tankers released as soon as possible after their arrival alongside an IN Ship.
0564. Fendering of Tankers. Fenders should be so placed that the load will bear on the ship’s framing and thus avoid damage to the shell of the tanker.
(2) Although fenders are normally carried by tankers, care shall be taken that when such ships are berthed alongside others, there are sufficient fenders in place between the two ships to prevent damage to the shell plating of either.
(3) No tankers shall be alongside an aircraft carrier until the special catamaran fenders provided for this purpose (or a suitable lighter where fenders are not available) have been placed in position.
0565. Return of Fuel Oil. (1) When it is necessary to discharge fuel oil tanks of ships for docking or any other purpose, the fuel oil shall be surveyed and the Dockyard/Base authorities advised of the result, in order that special arrangements may be made as necessary for the rejection of any fuel oil found to be unserviceable owing to admixture with water or to other causes.
(2) When fuel oil is returned to commercial oil companies, action is to be taken in accordance with I.N.B.R 12 on removal of fuel oil from ships reducing to reserve.
CHAPTER 6 THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT Section Regulations I. Instructions to Electrical Officers on the Staff 0601-0605 II. Instructions to the Electrical Officer 0606-0610 III. Instructions to Air Electrical Officers 0611-0616 IV. General 0617-0624 V. Weapon Systems and Instructions to Weapons 0625-0628 Maintenance Officer Note:- The term “Electrical Equipment” includes Electrical, Electronic and Weapon equipment.
SECTION I – INSTRUCTIONS TO ELECTRICAL OFFICER ON THE STAFF
0601. Fleet, Flotilla, Squadron and Staff Electrical Officers. (1) The Electrical officers on the staff of a lag or other officer in command of a fleet, of a flotilla, or of an area or Senior Officer shall perform such duties in connection with the ships and with the Naval Air Stations and other establishments within or attached to the command as may be ordered by the Flag, other, or Senior Officer concerned.
(2) As the principal technical authority on electrical matters he shall, the direction of the Flag, other or Senior officer concerned:-
(a) Advise generally on all matters under the responsibility of the Electrical officer within or attached to the command. By personal visits to ships and units he shall keep himself informed of the condition of electrical equipment and of the standard of maintenance.
(b) Assist at inspections and report on the state of the electrical equipment, the organisation of the department and on training and other personnel matters
(c) When failures of electrical equipment are referred to him for report, investigate them and if possible determine the cause. He shall advise on any action to be taken and on any assistance considered necessary in affecting repairs.
(d) Propose for consideration or for transmission to higher authority any measure likely to effect improvement in any matter under his surveillance.
(e) Advise on all electrical defect lists and proposals for electrical Alterations and Additions before they are forwarded to higher authority.
(f) Advise on the professional conduct and ability of the Electrical officers within the command.
(g) Constitute boards to undertake feasibility studies for installation of electrical equipment or major modifications to electrical equipments and scrutinise the same before forwarding to higher authority.
(h) Ensure technical coordination as directed and provide administrative cover for Special System Tuning Group, Trials/Modification Units and System Engineering Groups.
0602. Absence of Electrical Officers on the Staff. In the absence of the Electrical officer borne for staff duties, the Flag or other officer in command of a fleet, of a flotilla, or of an area or Senior Officer concerned shall nominate a suitable Electrical officer in his command to carry out the foregoing instructions. See regulation 0202 (5).
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0606. Duties and Responsibilities. (1) The Electrical officer is the technical authority on electrical matters in the ship, unit or establishment and is responsible to the Captain for the efficient discharge of his duties.
(2) He is responsible for controlling the supply and distribution of electrical power and in-conjunction with the Engineer officer for ensuring that sufficient reserve of power is available to meet all requirements which can be foreseen, due regard being paid to economy, and to the existing circumstances. Where power is supplied from mechanically driven generators, his responsibility begins at the coupling between the engine and the generator, except in submarines where the responsibility for bearings remains with the Engineer officer. Where such mechanically driven generator packages are controlled by an electrical/electronic control system, the maintenance of the control systems shall be the responsibility of the Electrical officer.
(3) He is responsible for the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment, which his department operates and that all such gear is available in a state of operational efficiency at the required notice for service. He shall report any departure from this notice for service, which is necessary for maintenance or repair.
(4) He is responsible for meeting the requirements of other department incharge of or using electrical equipment, for the electrical maintenance and periodical examinations and tests, and for the repair of electrical defects. Such other departments are equally responsible for providing opportunity for executing the necessary work.
(5) The testing and maintenance of a ship’s electrical equipment referred to in sub-regulations (3) and (4) shall be carried out even whilst the ship is undergoing a refit in the dockyard.
(6) Where the work of examining, testing or repair referred to in subregulation (4) involves work by another branch, or where the sequence of work must be regulated by that of another branch, the co-ordinating authority for this work will normally be that officer who uses or has on charge the complete assembly, or such officer as the Captain may direct. In such circumstances, the Electrical officer shall meet the requirements of the co-ordinating authority.
(7) The correct functioning of all electrical or electrically controlled apparatus necessary for the safe conduct of the ship when under way is to receive his special attention. On all occasions before getting under way, he shall satisfy himself that such gear is functioning correctly and shall make a report to this effect to the Captain. See regulation 0515.
(8) He shall call into consultation or call for the assistance of other branches in executing any work, which his department is not manned or equipped to undertake.
He shall afford similar facilities to other branches, which require his assistance or advice.
(9) He shall ensure that correct standard and practices are employed in maintenance and repair.
(10) He is responsible for the electrical aspect of the Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Damage Control (NBCD) Organisation of the ship. See regulation
0354.
(11) He is in-charge of all workshops and other equipment, which are provided solely for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.
(12) He shall adhere to the instructions in B.R.862 Naval Magazine and Explosives Regulations relevant to electrical wiring, lighting and appliances.
(13) He shall keep such technical records as are required and prepare reports on electrical equipment as may be ordered.
(14) In ships, including submarines, fitted with a combination of mechanical and electric drive, the responsibility for the correct execution of telegraph orders lies with the department responsible for the machinery, which actually rotates the propeller. The Electrical officer shall be associated with main machinery trials of vessels so fitted and shall sign the reports in conjunction with the Captain and the Engineer officer.
(15) In ships or establishments where no Air Electrical officer is borne, the Electrical officer shall assume duties as necessary.
(16) Other duties of the Electrical officer are: -
(a) Maintenance of office and coding machinery.
(b) Maintenance of cinema equipment and the technical supervision of operation.
(c) Minor repairs to cameras, where no Air Electrical officer is borne.
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SECTION III – INSTRUCTIONS TO AIR ELECTRICAL OFFICERS
0611. Ship’s Air Electrical officer. (1) The ship’s Air Electrical officer is the technical authority on air electrical equipment in use within the air department. His advice will be sought accordingly.
(2) He is directly responsible for the maintenance and repair of all air electrical equipment, air electrical components and instruments and the minor repair of cameras, except when such gear is fitted in aircraft under the control of Squadron Air Electrical officers. In such maintenance he shall ensure that the correct standards and practices are employed.
(3) He is responsible for the organisation of air electrical workshops and for all work carried out in them.
(4) He is responsible for meeting the requirements of other department’s incharge and using electrical equipments, for the air electrical maintenance and periodical examination and tests and for the repair of air electrical defects. Such other departments are equally responsible for providing opportunity for executing the necessary work.
(5) Where the work of examining, testing and repair referred to in subregulation (4) involves work by another branch, the co-ordinating authority for this work will normally be the officer who uses or has on-charge the complete assembly, or such officer as the Captain may direct. In such circumstances, the Air Electrical officer shall meet the requirements of the co-ordinating authority
(6) He shall call into consultation or call for the assistance of other branches in executing any work, which his own department is not manned or equipped to undertake. He shall afford similar facilities to other branches that require his assistance or advice.
(7) He shall promulgate technical orders, as necessary, concerning the methods of air electrical maintenance to be employed in all units of the air department.
(8) He shall exercise general supervision over the air electrical maintenance of aircraft in squadrons and advice Squadron Commanders and Squadron Air Electrical officers as necessary. He shall visit squadrons in connection with these duties at any time that he may require. This does not in any way absolve the Squadron Commander from his responsibilities in regulation 2102 (1) (a), (b) and (c).
(9) As directed by the Cdr (Air), to meet special circumstances, he shall ensure the most effective employment of all Air Electrical officers and sailors to meet the current task.
(10) He shall exercise general supervision over the technical training of all Air Electrical officers and sailors.
(11) He shall co-ordinate all aircraft electrical defect and technical reports, in conjunction, as necessary, with other departments.
(12) He shall be responsible for the welfare and good morale of Air Electrical Department personnel.
0612. Station Air Electrical Officer. (1) The Station Air Electrical officer is the technical authority on electrical equipment in use in the station. He is responsible to the Captain for the efficient discharge of his duties.
(2) He is directly responsible for the maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment, electrical components, instruments and officer machinery and the minor repair of cameras, except when such gear is fitted in aircraft under the control of Squadron Air Electrical officers. In such maintenance, he shall ensure that the correct standards and practices are employed.
(3) He is responsible for the organisation of air electrical workshops and for all work carried out in them.
(4) He is responsible for meeting the requirements of other department’s incharge of and using electrical equipment for the electrical maintenance and periodical examination and tests and for the repair of electrical defects. Such other departments are equally responsible for providing opportunity for executing the necessary work.
(5) Where the work of examining, testing and repair referred to in subregulation (4) involves work by another branch, the co-ordinating authority for this work will normally be the officer who uses or has on charge the complete assembly, or such officer as the Captain may direct. In such circumstances the Air Electrical officer shall meet the requirements of the co-ordinating authority
(6) He shall call into consultation or call for the assistance of other branches in executing any work, which his own department is not manned or equipped to undertake. He shall afford similar facilities to other branches that require his assistance or advice.
(7) He shall promulgate technical orders, as necessary, concerning the methods of air electrical maintenance to be employed.
(8) He shall exercise general supervision over the electrical maintenance of aircraft in squadrons and advise Squadron Commanders and Squadron Air Electrical officers as necessary. He shall visit Squadrons in connection with these duties at any time that he may require. This does not in any way absolve the Squadron Commander from his responsibilities in regulation 2102 (1) (1); (b), and (c).
(9) As directed by the Captain, to meet special circumstances he shall ensure the most effective employment of all Air Electrical officers and sailors to meet the current task.
(10) He shall exercise general supervision over the technical training of all Air Electrical officers and sailors.
(11) He shall co-ordinate all aircraft electrical defects and technical reports, in conjunction as necessary with other departments.
(12) At Air stations where the responsibility for maintenance of the power generation and/or distribution system is that of some other authority, he shall :-
(a) Keep the Commanding officer fully informed regarding the responsibilities of such authority, and progress on maintenance, repair, repair, new work, etc.;
(b) Exercise effective day-to-day control of the ground electrical installations necessary for the operation of the station
0613. Squadron Air Electrical Officer. (1) The Squadron Air Electrical officer is the technical authority on electrical equipment in the Squadron.
(2) He is responsible to the Squadron Commander for: -
(a) The maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment, electrical components, and instruments and the minor repair of cameras, fitted in squadron aircraft and for ensuring that the correct standards and practices are employed in maintenance.
(b) Duties corresponding to those prescribed for the Ship’s Air Electrical officer in regulation 0611 (4), (5) and (6).
(c) The maintenance of portable and transportable air electrical apparatus in the squadron
(d) The investigation of squadron aircraft electrical defects and initiating air electrical defect reports.
(e) Divisional duties for air electrical personnel in the squadron.
(3) He shall have direct access to the ship’s or Station Air Electrical officer for advice on technical and personnel matters.
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SECTION IV – GENERAL
0617. When no Electrical Officer is borne. When no Electrical officer is borne, the Captain shall detail one ship’s officer to assume the duties of the Electrical officer. This officer shall delegate technical responsibility to appropriate sailors under the general direction of the senior electrical branch sailors, taking care to provide him with all relevant Nos, correspondence and handbooks and supervising the work of preparing reports and return.
0618. Relief of Electrical Officer or Air Electrical Officer. (1) When the Electrical officer is about to be relieved he shall inspect all materials either on his charge or for which he has maintenance responsibilities and report on its condition to the Captain. Such inspection will normally be carried out in the presence of the relieving officer. Whenever practicable the Squadron/Staff Electrical officer should be associated with this inspection
(2) The officer giving up charge shall prepare a list of all known defects in electrical material and of any examination overdue.
(3) If on the next occasion of stripping down a piece of equipment for examination, serious defects are revealed which were not reported previously, the Captain may requisite the services of an Electrical officer from another ship as a surveying officer, and the latter, in conjunction with the Electrical officer of the ship, will report to the Captain on the condition of any defective part. The report shall be submitted to the Chief of the Naval Staff through normal administrative channels.
(4) The transfer of stores, fittings and fixtures, spare gear, drawings and books shall be carried out in accordance with instructions in relevant orders and publications.
0619. Dismantling of Electrical Equipment. Dismantling of Electrical equipment will be carried out only by or under the supervision of electrical branch personnel.
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