NVIC 12-14 Task 2.2.C

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-A2.2 Watchkeeping

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

On a vessel or in a navigation laboratory, when asked to describe when the Master should be notified of unusual or unexpected circumstances,

the candidate describes when to notify the Master in accordance with STCW Code Section A-VIII/2, Part 3-1, Paragraph 40.

The candidate ‘s description includes notifying the Master immediately when the following occur:

1. Restricted visibility is encountered or expected;

2. Vessel traffic density or the movement of other ships causes concern;

3. Difficulty is experienced in maintaining course;

4. Failure to sight land or a navigational mark, or to obtain soundings when expected;

5. Aids to navigation are not in position or are displaying incorrect characteristics;

6. Land or a navigational mark is sighted unexpectedly, or soundings change unexpectedly;

7. Engines or their control systems, steering, or any essential navigational equipment fails, or alarms or indicators for these systems fail;

8. Any radio equipment fails;

9. Concerns arise in heavy weather about damage to the vessel or cargo;

10. Any hazard to navigation that poses a threat to the vessel is noticed;

11. Any doubt about the ship’s safety or other emergency arises; or

12. Any changes are made to the voyage plan.