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Who checks on the chief engineer's welfare?

The executive officer checks whether the chief engineer is coping with the work demanded by the captain.

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Question

Who looks after the chief engineer?

Short answer

The executive officer checks on the chief engineer's welfare while the captain makes operational requests.

Notes

The captain makes requests of the chief engineer, while the executive officer checks on the person carrying them out. That check includes whether the engineer is still functioning under the pressure of the job.