NVIC 12-14 Task 2.6.A

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-A2.6 Watchkeeping

The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures

On a vessel underway or on a simulator,

the candidate establishes and maintains communication with a Vessel Traffic System (VTS).

The candidate:

1. Establishes communications with a VTS;

2. Provides the initial information exchange as required by the VTS;

3. Updates information during transit as required by the VTS;

4. Updates information as required by the VTS, if the vessel anchors and/or berths; and

5. Closes communications with the VTS as the vessel departs the VTS jurisdiction.