The failure of bridge control and remote control from the engine control room has occurred during manoeuvring of your vessel in closed waters.

When the bridge control and the ECR remote control have failed, the engine must be controlled locally (at the engine), and the following data must be monitored and recorded manually:

1. Engine speed (rpm) - from the tachometer.
2. Engine load (fuel index/rack position) - from the fuel pump index.
3. Direction of rotation (ahead/astern) and the telegraph orders.
4. Exhaust temperatures of all cylinders.
5. Jacket cooling water inlet/outlet temperatures and pressure.
6. Scavenge air pressure and temperature.
7. Charge air pressure and temperature.
8. Lubricating oil pressure and temperature.
9. Fuel oil pressure, temperature, and viscosity.
10. Starting air pressure.
11. The engine's alarms and any abnormal conditions.
12. The time of each telegraph order and the engine response.

These are recorded in the engine log and the manoeuvring record.

As Second Engineer, I would organize the staff as follows:

1. Take personal charge of the engine control (at the local control position) during the manoeuvring, operating the engine in response to the telegraph orders from the bridge.
2. Station a senior engineer (or a competent rating) at the engine to operate the fuel/starting controls and to monitor the engine.
3. Station personnel to monitor the engine temperatures, pressures, and the fuel system, and to report any abnormality.
4. Maintain communication with the bridge (via the telegraph and the internal telephone) to receive the orders and to report the engine status.
5. Ensure the starting air, fuel, and cooling systems are ready and monitored.
6. Keep a detailed log of the manoeuvring (telegraph orders, engine speed, times).
7. Have a plan for the failure of the local control as well (e.g. manual operation of the fuel and starting valves).
8. Ensure the personnel are trained and know their duties; brief them before the manoeuvre.
9. Monitor the engine closely for any abnormal condition and be ready to act (e.g. stop the engine if necessary).
10. After the manoeuvre, restore the control systems and investigate the cause of the failure.