OICNW-2-2F
Turn over a watch
Function: Navigation at the operational level
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Task |
|---|---|---|
|
Maintain a safe navigational watch |
A2.2 Thorough knowledge of the Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch |
Turn over a watch |
Assessed in: MT-4253 Watchkeeping using Full-Mission Bridge Simulator
Condition
On a ship at sea or a full mission ship simulator during an exercise at sea.
Behavior
Properly turn the watch over to a relieving officer.
Standard
- A DR position was plotted on the chart in use for the end of the watch.
- The ship's position was determined and plotted all by means appropriate to the area transited.
- Required weather data was read and recorded in the deck log.
- The heading of the gyro and magnetic compasses were compared and recorded.
- The movement of all vessel traffic was checked by both visual and electronic means immediately before being relieved.
- The vessel’s course and speed, posting of special lookouts, the steering mode in use, and weather and visibility were related to the relieving officer.
- Any special instructions regarding occurrences during the past watch or which are expected during the next watch were related.
- All relevant information concerning vessels in sight or on the radar or ARPA was reported to the relieving officer.
- The master is notified of any doubt that the relieving officer is competent to perform his or her duties.
- The watch was not turned over during a maneuver or other action to avoid a hazard to navigation.
- The officer being relieved did not leave the bridge until informed by the relieving officer that he or she is ready to take the watch.
