ICS | Bridge Procedures Guide Flashcards
PILOTAGE
What does MPX stand for in politage?
Master/Pilot information Exchange
EFFECTIVE BRIDGE ORGANISATION
The bridge team should recognise and understand what 3 key elements?
- The information that should be routinely reported to the Master
- The need to keep the Master fully informed
- The circumstances under which the Master should be called
EFFECTIVE BRIDGE ORGANISATION
What does BRM stand for?
Bridge Resource Management
EFFECTIVE BRIDGE ORGANISATION
Explain the leadership approach ‘Challenge and response’
- Seek clarification regarding the actions of the other Bridge Team members with the aim of better understainding the decision making process
- Practise thinking aloud. This can also assist the development of junior officers by encouraging them to discuss theior actions openly.
EFFECTIVE BRIDGE ORGANISATION
What is the Bridge Order book?
Instructions from the Master, at least daily, of what is expected of the OOW. These should be signed by the OOW when taking over the watch - read and understood.
PASSAGE PLANNING
A passage plan is developed berth to berth, what should be identifed within the route?
- Hazards, risks and decision points
- sufficient sea roon and depth of water
- position fixing opportunities
- reporting requriements
- anticipated traffic and weather conditions
- applicable environmental protection measures
PASSAGE PLANNING
What are the fours stages to passage planning?
- Appraisal
- Planning
- Execution
- Monitoring
DUTIES OF THE OOW
What should the Master consider when deciding to allow a sole look-out?
- Weather
- Traffic density
- Proximity to danger
- TSS
- Defects affecting aids to navigation
DUTIES OF THE OOW
An over reliance of what, may lead to poor situational awareness?
An over reliance on individula electronic systems for developing and maintaining situational awareness should be avoided.
DUTIES OF THE OOW
What measures should the OOW take to ensure the passage plan is closely monitored?
- Check vessels position is maintained within authorised XTD
- Fix position of ship at frequent intervals, depending on conditions and proximity to hazards
- Cross checking ships position by all means; visual and/or radar fixes (range and bearing of chartered objects), echo sounder
- Monitoring integrity of information displayed on equipment
DUTIES OF THE OOW
What is recorded in the GMDSS log?
- Summary of distress, urgency and safety communications. Including periods when a radio watch has not been maintained.
- Daily ships position.
- Identities of other stations communications have been exchnaged or attempted to.
- Records of communication difficulties
- Cancellation of false alerts
DUTIES OF THE OOW
What information is transmitted with LRIT (long range identification and tracking) systems?
- Identity of ship
- Position of ship
- Date and time of position
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BRIDGE EQUIPMENT
What is Auto Pilot - Heading Control?
Heading control will steer ship to maintain heading but cannot compensate for effects of wind, tidal stream and currents on the ships COG.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BRIDGE EQUIPMENT
What independent devices can be used to activate an off-course alarm?
- Magnetic off-course alarm, independent from other bridge equipment and inputs
- A second gyro compass or transmitting heading device with a heading comparison unit connected to both compasses.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BRIDGE EQUIPMENT
How long should VDR data be stored for?
- 30 days on the VDR long term recording element
- At least 48 hours on its fixed and float free recording element
