The Officer’s Watch was Being Kept.
When it comes to the watch responsibilities that crew members are accountable for, we would like to be a little bit more precise about who is responsible for what during the watch duties. Who is responsible for what during the watch duties?
As an illustration, a deck officer is accountable for and in command of the conning tower, which is an elevated platform that affords the individual a commanding view of the ship from which they can make decisions. The commander maintains complete control over the movements of the ship by issuing orders to the crew members who are in charge of the ship’s engine, rudder, lines, and ground-handling equipment.