As a management level engineering officer planning for transitioning from the maneuvering watch posted when departing a US port to at sea manning on a...

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As a management level engineering officer planning for transitioning from the maneuvering watch posted when departing a US port to at sea manning on a vessel classed for a periodically unmanned engine room, in consultation with the ship's master, when would the transition take place?

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When leaving the navigable waters of the US which is 3 nautical miles from the coast line.

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As a management level engineering officer planning for transitioning from the maneuvering watch posted when departing a US port to at sea manning on a vessel classed for a periodically unmanned engine room, in consultation with the ship's master, when would the transition take place?

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