STCW CHECKLISTS Flashcards
1
Q
When to call the master?
A
- Restricted Vis. is encountered or expected
- Traffic conditions, density or the movements of other ships are causing concern
- When a distress alert has been received or a distress signal has been sighted
- If difficulties are experienced in maintaining course
- When there is a significant difference between the latest observed position and the expected position of the ship
- On failure to sight land, a navigation mark or obtain soundings by expected time
- If, unexpectedly, land or a navigation mark is sighted or an unexpected change in soundings occurs
- If amendments to the passage plan require immediate approval
- If there is a breakdown of the engines, propulsion machinery remote control, steering gear or any essential navigational equipment, alarm or indicator
- If communications or GMDSS radio equipment malfunctions
- In heavy weather, if any doubt about the possibility of weather damage
- If the ship meets any hazard to navigation, such as ice or a derelict
- If any vessel security concerns arise
- In any emergency situation
- In any cases when the situation is beyond the experience of the OOW or if there is any doubt regarding the safety of the ship, or ability to comply with regulatory requirements
