NVIC 12-14 Task 2.4.A

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-A2.4 Watchkeeping

The use of information from navigational equipment for maintaining a safe navigational watch

On a vessel underway, or on a simulator in clear visibility with light to moderate traffic,

the candidate demonstrates, through the course of a full watch, the integration of navigational, bridge resource management, and seamanship skills.

The candidate maintains situational awareness with regard to:

1. Hazards to navigation;

2. Navigational landmarks;

3. The vessel’s location relative to the intended track;

4. Maritime traffic, both with a potential for collision and being well clear;

5. Weather;

6. Sea state;

7. Location and duties of watch partners;

8. Limitations in propulsion and steering systems; and

9. Maintaining appropriate communications.