Bridge procedures & STCW

Question 1

What are the hours of rest?

Answer 1

77 - 7-day period.
10 - 24-hour period
Maximum of two periods one of which must be min 6h

Question 2

When can you be sole look-out?

Answer 2

Master’s discretion after a dynamic risk assessment

Weather conditions
Visibility
Traffic density
Proximity to navigation hazards
Navigational equipment and limitations
Bridge design and layout
Visibility arcs

No distractions:
Radio chatter
Maintenance

Assistance must be immediately available to be summoned to the bridge when
any change in the situation so requires.

Question 3

The OOW shall not hand over the watch when?

Answer 3

OOW not fit for duty
During a Manoeuvre in
Reaching a critical point

Question 4

What should be in an anchor plan? (10)

Answer 4

Weather, current & tides
Shelter
Seabed characteristics
Traffic

Course and & speed to anchorage
When to engage hand-steering
When to stop and go astern
Anchor release point
Amount of cable

Confirm position monitoring systems

Question 5

OOW Duties at anchor? (11)

Answer 5

Dragging
Monitor swinging circle
Monitor vessels in vicinity
Monitor weather
Display lights & shapes
Sound signals
GMDSS Watch
Fire rounds
Security awareness
Weather
Log
Call master if required

Question 6

OOW Duties in port?

Answer 6

Gangway watch
Security awareness
Monitor weather, currents & tide - Mooring arrangements
Mooring
Deck lights
Fire rounds
Log
Comms with port if required
Call master if required

Question 7

What is safe manning?

Answer 7

Minimum number of qualified and experienced seafarers needed to operate safely within the frameworks.

You apply to get a document stating you fill the requirements for safe manning.

Not valid more than 5 years

Question 8

Taking over the watch?

Answer 8

Eyes
Outside - weather, traffic
MSO
Position
Speed & Heading
Engine & Steering
Nav equipment
GMDSS
Past traffic
Past alarms
Past radio
Passage plan upcoming
Jobs - exterior, interior
Lights & Shapes
SMS Checklist
Log
CON

Question 9

What would you as an OOW do when encountering restricted visibility?

Answer 9

1. Reduce to safe speed
2. Sound appropriate sound signal
3. Call ER and have engines ready for immediate manoeuvre
4. Call the master
5. Plot position
6. Radar performance monitor
7. Post additional lookouts
8. Stop any loud works on deck
9. Close W/T doors
10. Post a helmsman
11. Make sure correct lights are displayed
12. Commence plotting targets on the radar
13. Log entry
14. Increase bridge manning if needed