NVIC 06-14 Task 3.5.A

Contribute to monitoring and controlling a safe watch

RFPNW-X3.5 Information required to maintain a safe watch

On a ship at anchor or in a simulator,

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

The candidate:

1. Advises the relief of:

   a. Which anchor is in use;

   b. The number of shots used and how the chain has been marked to indicate if the brake is holding (e.g., a rag tied to the chain where it begins to run through the pawl);

   c. Any standing and current orders relevant to the anchor watch (e.g., how frequently the anchor should be checked);

   d. The status of access points to the ship;

   e. The lead of the anchor chain and the strain when the anchor was last checked; and

   f. Anticipated weather and events (e.g., heaving anchor, pilot) that can be expected to occur during the next watch; and

2. Reports:“The watch has been relieved.” to the officer on watch.