NVIC 06-14 Task 3.4.A

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch

RFPNW-X3.4 Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

On a ship at sea, given traffic that has been reported to the officer of the watch, when the lookout relief reports to relieve the watch,

the candidate hands over the watch in accordance with the ordinary practice of good seamanship.

The candidate:

1. Advises the relief of:

   a. All objects sighted and reported;

   b. Past and present weather;

   c. Any special instructions to be followed during the watch; and

   d. The status of the running lights;

2. Allows the lookout relief to acquire his or her night vision; and
3. Reports:“The lookout is relieved.” to the officer on watch.