Watchkeeping Flashcards
1
Q
Hours of rest? What are the requirements? (4 factors)
A
- All watch keepers must be well rested and fit for duty before taking over the watch
- 10 hours of rest per 24 hour period
- No more than two rest periods, with one period of 6 hours uninterrupted rest
- 77 hours per 7 days
2
Q
What do we do in a change of watch (at night)? (List at least 10)
A
- Allow for sufficient time for night vision to be established
- Read masters night orders
- Check position on ECDIS (chart)
- Check radars
- Scan the horizon
- Status of steering equipment (steering pumps i.e)
- Check AIS
- Status of engine controls
- Check GMDSS equipment (go to appropriate channel if not already)
- Make sure correct light and shapes are displayed
- Ask for past traffic situations
- Ask for past important radio information
- Ask for past alarms
- Check GPS
- Ask for ongoing jobs on deck (if any)
- Ask for ongoing interior movement
- Both shall make entry in logbook
- Tick of SMS checklist
3
Q
When shall you as an OOW not hand over the watch? (3 factors)
A
- When the oncoming OOW isn’t fit for duty (under the influence of alcohol, drugs or fatigue)
- When you are doing a manoeuvre
- When you are reaching a critical point
4
Q
When should you as an OOW call the master? (List 10 at least)
A
- If restricted visibility is encountered or expected
- If 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 last observed position and the expected position of the ship
- On failure to sight land, a navigation mark or obtain sounding by the expected time
- If unexpectedly sighting land, a navigation mark or obtain soundings occur
- If amendments to the passage plan require immediate approval
- In any emergency
- In concern of ships safety
- If MARPOL requirements has been broken
- If you spot shipwreck, ice, containers etc
- When requested on passageplan
- When critical navigational equipment malfunction
- Failure to get a position fix
- If GMDSS equipment malfunction
- If machinery malfunction
5
Q
What would you as an OOW do when encountering restricted visibility?
A
- Reduce to safe speed
- Call the master
- Call ER and have engines ready for immediate manoeuvre
- Post additional lookouts
- Stop any loud works on deck
- Close W/T doors
- Post a helmsman
- Make sure correct lights are displayed
- Commence plotting targets on the radar
- Sound appropriate sound signal
- Increase bridge manning if needed
6
Q
What should you as an OOW do as anchor watch?
A
1.Check at frequent intervals if the ship is remaining securely at anchor
2. Plot ships position
3. Monitor swinging circle
4. Ensure that rounds are conducted
5. Ensure that a proper lookout is maintained
6. Ensure the ship exhibits the correct lights
7. Ensure the readiness of engines if needed
8. Monitor vessel security
9. Track and log weather
