Who does the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) report to?

The Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) reports directly to the Officer of the Deck (OOD). The EOOW is responsible for the oversight of the engineering watch and for ensuring that the machinery and systems are operating safely and effectively while underway. The OOD is in charge of the entire ship's operation during their watch, and thus, the EOOW provides critical engineering information and status updates to the OOD to facilitate informed decision-making regarding the ship's operations. This relationship is essential for maintaining communication between the engineering department and the bridge, ensuring a coordinated approach to ship management.