NVIC 12-14 Task 2.7.A

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-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

On a vessel, on a simulator, or in a navigation laboratory, when asked to describe actions to be taken upon a change in watch condition,

the candidate describes when there is a need for additional personnel on the bridge and when to notify the Master.

The candidate’s description includes notifying the Master immediately if:

1. Vessel encounters or expects to encounter restricted visibility;

2. There is cause for concern because of vessel traffic density or the movements of other ships;

3. Vessel will transit restricted waters with vessel traffic; or

4. Fatigued to the point that decision making is affected.