199-Navigational Safety / 748
SMS Section
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ational Safet
y
BOS-MNL-03.900500
Version 02. Original date: 28/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2013. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Manual prepared by: BOS Head of Operations. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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Introduction
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Main
Ob
jecti
v
e
Establish and consistently apply navigational practices and bridge procedures in line with regulatory and
Corporate and Company policies.
Guidelines of navigation are fundamental for the safety of vessels, personnel, assets, vessel operations and
the protection of the environment. While the
Ma
s
ter
is ultimately responsible for the safety of navigation,
shore-based management - delegating this duty to the
O
peration
s
Mana
g
er
-
shall
set company guidelines
and ensure that they are maintained by regular and documented review.
The Company
shall
establish and maintain navigational and watch keeping procedures that ensure the
safety of the vessel, personnel, assets, vessel operations and the protection of the environment.
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S
ys
te
m
s
and
P
rocedure
s
The Company
shall
establish procedures to ensure that:
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Reliance is not placed on single position fixing systems or techniques;
x
Guidelines are set for effective passage planning for all stages of the voyage, including information
exchange with pilots and offshore installations, as applicable;
x
Guidelines are set for navigation in the proximity of offshore installations that include entry
procedures for established safety zones;
x
All deck officers receive appropriate training in ship handling and vessel-specific familiarisation,
addressing maneuvering characteristics and operational control modes;
x
Up-to-date copies of nautical publications, including revisions, amendments and chart corrections,
are consistently available;
x
The performance of bridge equipment is monitored consistently, and that defect and reliability
reporting measures are in place;
x
The performance and effectiveness of bridge management teams are monitored so that any
additional training needs (particularly those of junior officers) are identified, and that arrangements
are made to provide the required training.
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V
e
ss
el Ma
s
ter
Conduct regular reviews of on-board compliance with navigational plans and procedures.
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h
ore
B
a
s
ed Staff
Monitor and audit Masters
’ reviews of navigational procedures including passage plans and checklists.
The
O
peration
s
Mana
g
er
is responsible for maintaining & monitoring navigational guidelines on board
vessels. The
Head of
O
peration
s
shall
gather the reviews and feedbacks to make an update on the
Company procedures.
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