Bridge watchkeepingLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- bridge watchkeeping as a deck officer
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- navigation in traffic separation schemes
- using visual message signals

Content

- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- rules for inland waterways
- navigation within traffic separation schemes and principles of bridge watch
- navigation in VTS-area
- signals by Morse light
- signal flags
- International Code of Signals

Qualifications

Watchkeeping and seaman skills

Materials

- Route planning and meteorology
- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Simulator training at the operational level 1
- Simulator training at the operational level 2
- Approved training during studies

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW section A-II/2 (and A-II/1) regarding function: navigation, as per description.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- identify interrelated tasks
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 columns 4 are used:
- the conduct, handover and relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and procedures
- a proper look-out is maintained at all times and in such a way as to conform to accepted principles and procedures
- lights, shapes and sound signals conform with the requirements contained in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended, and are correctly recognized
- the frequency and extent of monitoring of traffic, the ship and the environment conform with accepted principles and procedures
- a proper record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the navigation of the ship
- responsibility for the safety of navigation is clearly defined at all times, including periods when the master is on the bridge and while under pilotage