OICNW Task 2.2.A

Watch relief

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 2.2.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-A2.2 Watchkeeping

Thorough knowledge of the principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel underway,

the candidate properly relieves the watch in accordance with STCW Code Section A-VIII/2, Part 3-1, Paragraphs 21 and 22.

The candidate:

  1. Reads the standing orders and night orders;

  2. Determines and compares the vessel’s position, course and speed with the DR position and track;

  3. Notes the position of the next charted waypoint;

  4. Verifies the identities of critical aids to navigation in sight;

  5. Determines tides and current as necessary;

  6. Checks and properly tunes the radar and/or ARPA, if fitted;

  7. Checks any targets displayed on the radar or ARPA, if fitted;

  8. Checks the heading by magnetic compass;

  9. Determines the navigational hazards likely to be encountered during the watch;

  10. Determines the possible effect of list, trim, water density and squat on under keel clearance;

  11. Ensures that he/she receives courses, traffic, weather and any special instructions from the officer being relieved; and

  12. Tells the officer being relieved that he or she is relieved.