214-Navigation and Watch Keeping / 748
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BOS-PRD-07.900502
Version 04. Original date: 01/06/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Head of Operations. Approved by: BOS Head of Operations. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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When assigning the navigational watch, the following factors
shall
be taken into consideration:
x
The knowledge and skills of shipboard officers and crew; ratings forming part of the navigational
watch
should
be certified accordingly;
x
Experience of the
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icers
and their familiarity with shipboard procedures and the
manoeuvring performance of the vessel;
x
Ongoing and any other vessel activity including activities involving radio communications;
x
Any present or expected unusual demands on the navigational watch that may arise because of
special operational circumstances;
x
The organisation of the navigational watch is to be made up so that fatigue/tiredness do not affect
the duties of the
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icer
or assigned lookouts;
x
Present and expected visibility (including hours of darkness) sea state and other weather conditions
are to be assessed and monitored at all times during the navigational watch. The watch
should
be
reinforced as required;
x
Present and expected traffic density is to be assessed and monitored at all times during the
navigational watch. The watch
should
be reinforced as required;
x
Attention
should
be given to any situations arising that may make it necessary for the
Brid
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icer
to carry out additional navigational duties when navigating within or near traffic separation
schemes, offshore oil fields and the proximity of other navigational hazards. Should any such
occasion arise, additional
Brid
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icer
(
s
)
should
be posted in good time beforehand;
x
The operational condition of navigational aids such as autopilot, radars, GPS and any other
equipment affecting navigational safety
should
be monitored regularly to determine operational
functionality.
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Bridge organisation and manning of the bridge remains the full responsibility of the
Master
, who, in any given
situation can change the manning/organisation to his/her satisfaction. Routine navigation with minimum
traffic density and no special circumstances (e.g. during an ocean/deep sea passage) may be conducted
with a single
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Off
icer
and a lookout.
During daylight watch, a single
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Off
icer
may be authorized
providing that the BNAWS is activated
.
Under these circumstances, the use of auto pilot
is permitted with the
Masters
approval.
In all other navigational situations and circumstances, in addition to the personnal described above, the
bridge
shall
be manned according to the master standing orders.
Ratings forming part of the navigational watch
should
be certified accordingly.
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The ship
shall
be navigated safely in compliance with the
COLREGS
at all time.
Brid
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Off
icers
are accountable to the
Master
for compliance of all navigational watch keeping
expectations, requirements and duties. This procedure
shall
apply in all circumstances, e.g: to open
seaways, coastal navigation, restricted visibility, shallow water, heavy water and watch keeping in port.
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