CONDITION II

condition two is an emergency situation or where an emergency may occur. Half the ship (Port or Starboard) is called up. If they are on 4 hours they are relieved by the other watch-4 on, 4 off. Continuing storms, bad seas, lots of ships about, docking, anchoring, a touchy but not really dangerous harbor approach or docking. Here again the best in that watch for a post is assigned in that watch. There is a damage control party. A Condition H usually comes alongside docks or leaves them. It is adequate to handle lines, anchor, all other actions including signals. (FO 2464)