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OICNW-2-3C

Watch augmentation

Function: Navigation at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintain a safe navigational watch

A2.7 Bridge resource management

Knowledge of bridge resource management principles, including:

  1. allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources
  2. effective communication
  3. assertiveness and leadership
  4. obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
  5. consideration of team experience

Watch augmentation

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, when help is needed because of restricted visibility, vessel traffic or safety of navigation.

Behavior

Recognize the need for additional personnel on the bridge and notify the master.

Standard

The candidate notified the master immediately of the following:

  1. restricted visibility was encountered or expected;
  2. vessel traffic density or the movements of other ships caused concern;
  3. the vessel will transit restricted waters with vessel traffic;
  4. the candidate was fatigued to the point decision making is affected.