1. Condition
III is considered
normal.
Smooth sea, no
sweat, even a simple anchoring or heaving the
anchor when done with no
harbor or
breakwater or
traffic to contend with. It is usually 4 (hours) on, 8 off. Or there can be several watches if
lots of officers and people are available.
(FO 2464) 2. Condition
III = third of the
ship on
watch.
(FO 80) 3. under way with 3 watches.
(BO 34, 16 Jun 67)