Nav Watch

Question 1

OOW shall check frequently

Answer 1

1. Helmsman/AutoPilot
2. Compass error- calculated once a watch and compasses compared throughout
3. Auto Pilot and hand steering tested once a watch
4. Lights and nav equipment tested and fully working
5. Radio equipment tested
6. UMS controls, indicators and Alarms

Question 2

When to inform the Master

Answer 2

1 Rest vis encountered or expected.
2 Traffic conditions or movements of other vessels cause concern.
3. Difficulty in maintaining course
4. Failure t sight land or mark within expected time.
5 Expectant sighting of land or mark when unexpected.
6 Breakdown of steering gear or propulsion.
7 Breakdown of nav equip.
8 Breakdown of radio equip
9 when in heavy weather when in fear of damage.
10 hazard to nav such as ice or container
11 in any emergency, distress call or doubt