220-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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The relieving
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shall
have full knowledge of the following:
x
The current passage plan and scheduled ETA;
x
Master’s Standing Orders
and any special instructions within the
Master’s Night Order Book
(the
relieving
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shall
sign the
Master’s Night Order Book
);
x
Any dangers to navigation expected to be encountered during the watch period;
x
Present and expected visibility (including hours of darkness), sea state, current and other weather
conditions;
x
Presence and movements of any vessels within sight;
x
Operational condition of navigational equipment;
x
Any Permit to Work (PTW)/check-list in operation and the status and location of any crew assigned
working duties.
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In case of existing or announced sub-zero temperatures or ice in the navigating area, a Risk Assessment
shall
be made in order to avoid all risk due to the low temperatures. It
shall
include the following risks: deck
pipes freezing, danger of navigation, stability issue (see Section 6 vessel stability / Chap. 4.6) and
should
be
completed with vessel specific risks (See Section 9
–
Job Safety Analysis / Chap 4.2).
The company operation manager
shall
be informed and a Management Of Change
shall
be done as per
SMS requirements (see Section 7 management of change).
Any Ships expected to be operated in cold weather conditions
shall
be assigned the “Cold Weather
Condition
s” notation by BV (Pt A, Ch 1, Sec 2, 6.14.12) or other equivalent by other class society.
Any Ships expected
to be operated in the polar waters (below 66°33’44’’ S or over 66°33’44’’ N)
shall
have
suitable Ice Class notation, in conformance with IMO MSC 1056 / MEPC 399.
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When the vessel is in port, the duties of the
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include but are not limited to the
following:
x
Reinforcement of moorings if heavy weather conditions are expected (e.g. swell) and, if necessary,
alert the engine room of the possible need for propulsion;
x
Checking mooring lines and rat guard positions regularly;
x
Ensuring that the gangway is securely and correctly installed sufficiently illuminated and equipped
with a safety net;
x
Maintaining continuous VHF radio watch keeping;
x
If the
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is required to leave the bridge for whatever reason, a suitably tested
and functioning hand held radio capable of maintaining required communications
shall
be utilized.
Maintain permanent security measures as follows:
x
Assignment of an efficient watch consisting of adequate numbers of personnel to maintain and
monitor the gangway continuously and to provide sufficient security cover taking into account routine
shipboard requirements;
x
Checking the proper operation of the radio issued to the assigned gangway watch;
x
Strictly maintaining all provisions for the vessel’s security as per the Ship Security Plan (SSP) and
with regard to any local instructions taking into account all local security information;
x
Notifying the
Sh
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(SS
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and/or
Ma
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of any violation of standing security
measures, e.g. any visitor refusing to undergo identity checks or to complete the visitor’s register or if
found in any limited or prohibited access areas.
In Port, the Engine
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responsibilities include the following (if watch is required):
x
Ensure engine room watch is aware of the notice for sea;
x
Where shore supplies are in use, ensure standby generating capacity is available to maintain lighting
and firefighting capability (surveillance equipment and fire main pressure);
x
Maintain maximum machinery efficiency at all times;
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