COMPETENCE
Bachelor of Science in Marine TransportationCOURSE
SPECIFICATIONSDeck Watch Keeping IISTCW Table A-II/1 &
A-II/2Form No.:Issue. Date: Rev Status: 00Prepared by: Reviewed by:
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION
COURSE SPECIFICATIONSDeck Watch Keeping IITable A-II/1 and
A-II/2 Function: NavigationSTCW78 as amended
Issue Date:January 2014Revision Status:00Prepared by:Reviewed
by:Approved by:Number of pages :14
REVISION HISTORY COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
NO.DATEREVISION
COMPETENCEKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND
PROFICIENCYPERFORMANCEAPPROXHOURS
Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
Plan and conduct a passage and determine position (Cont)
Maintain a safe navigational watch
Maintain a safe navigational watch (Cont)
Maintain a safe navigational watch (Cont)
Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures (ML)
Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures (ML)
(Cont)
Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures (ML)
(Cont)
Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures (ML)
(Cont)
Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures (ML)
(Cont)
Maintain a safe navigational watch
Maintain a safe navigational watch (Cont)
Maintain a safe navigational watch (Cont)
Maintain a safe navigational watch (Cont)
Maintain a safe navigational watch (Cont)
Steering control system
Knowledge of steering control systems, operational procedures
and change-over from manual to automatic control and vice versa.
Adjustment of controls for optimum performance
Echo-sounders
Ability to operate the equipment and apply the information
correctly
Echo-sounders (Cont)
Ability to operate the equipment and apply the information
correctly
The use of information from navigational equipment for
maintaining a safe navigational watch
The use of information from navigational equipment for
maintaining a safe navigational watch (Cont)
The use of information from navigational equipment for
maintaining a safe navigational watch (Cont)
Bridge watchkeeping equipment and systems
Bridge watchkeeping equipment and systems (Cont)
Bridge watchkeeping equipment and systems (Cont)
Bridge watchkeeping equipment and systems (Cont)
Bridge watchkeeping equipment and systems (Cont)
Watchkeeping
Thorough knowledge of the principles to be observed in keeping a
navigational watch
Thorough knowledge of the principles to be observed in keeping a
navigational watch (Cont)
Thorough knowledge of the principles to be observed in keeping a
navigational watch (Cont)
Thorough knowledge of the principles to be observed in keeping a
navigational watch (Cont)
Bridge resource management
Knowledge of bridge recourse management principles,
including:
.1allocation, assignment, and prioritization of recourses
.2effective communication
.3assertiveness and leadership
.4obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
.5consideration of team experience
Knowledge of blind pilotage techniques
The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles
for Ship Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures
Steering Control Systems
Explains the principle of an automatic pilot system Explains the
functions of the manual settings Describes the procedures for
change-over from automatic to manual steering and vice versa
Explains what is meant by an adaptive automatic pilot and briefly
explains how it functions Describes the course monitor and the
off-course alarm Describes the operation of the course recorder log
Lists the other alarms fitted to the system States that the
automatic pilot should be included in the steering gear testing
prior to the ship's departure Explains the regulation regarding the
use of the automatic pilot Explains in the recommendation on
performance, standards for automatic pilots Explains the need for
regular checking of the automatic pilot to ensure that it is
steering the correct course States that the automatic pilot should
be tested manually at least once per watch Describes the factors to
take into account regarding the change-over to manual control of
steering in order to deal with a potentially hazardous
situation
Echo-Sounders
Describes the basic principles of marine echo-sounding equipment
Identifies the main components on a simple block diagram of an
echo-sounder, and states the function of each States describes the
accepted value of the velocity of sound in seawater and the limits
within which the true value may lie States describes the physical
factors which affect the velocity sound in seawater Operates a
typical echo-sounder and demonstrates an ability to carry out basic
user maintenance, e.g. clean platen, change paper, change and
adjust stylus Distinguishes differentiates between range and phase,
and demonstrates an awareness of the dangers of using the wrong
phase Distinguishes between inaccuracies caused by instrument and
scale error and those caused by false echoes Explains the causes of
inaccuracies due to instrument or scale error and states their
likely magnitude and measures that may be taken to eliminate them
Recognises the various types of "false" echo that may be observed,
describes their formation and states the possible action to remove
them from the trace Describes the potential errors due to trim,
heel and transducer separation
Speed measurement
Speed Logs
States describes the difference between ground-reference speed
and water-reference speed Describes the basic principles of the
electromagnetic speed log Describes the basic principles of the
pressure-tube log Explains the necessity of withdrawal of the tube
before entering port Describes the basic principles of the
acoustic-correlation log Describes the basic principles of the
Doppler speed log Explains the "Janus" configuration to counteract
the effect of ship's trim Explains the dual-axis configuration and
its use during docking operations Lists the main error sources on
the various types of logs States describes the accuracies of the
various systems Explains calibration of the log Describes how
ship's speed is transmitted to remote displays Draws a schematic
diagram showing how an indication of distance run is derived from a
speed log
Operational Use of AIS (model course 1.34)
AIS system concepts A basic description of AIS at a systems
level:AIS objectives of the OrganizationSystem conceptsComparison
of AIS with radar Detailed description of AIS data at a user level
including safety/security related messages, AIS Aids to Navigation
and AIS Binary Messages. AIS ship installations AIS configuration
description, including:Carriage requirementsMKD based
configurationRadar/ECDIS configurationOverview of operational
problems caused by installation issues The safe use of AIS at
sea:Bridge proceduresData input and checkingUN/LOCODESUse of safety
and security related messagesUse of AIS Binary MessagesUse of AIS
in areas with security or piracy implicationsUse of AIS in oil
terminalsAIS alarmsCautions of use of AISUse of ATS to increase
situational awareness in for both MKD only and radar/ECDIS
installationsImplications of COLREGSUse of AIS AtoN dataManual
setting of regional operating settings
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorder
(S-VDR)
Explains that Voyage data recorder (VDR) and Simplified Voyage
Data Recorder (S-VDR) means a complete system, including any items
required to interface with the sources of input data, for
processing and encoding the data, the final recording medium in its
capsule, the power supply and dedicated reserve power source
Explains that the purpose of a voyage data recorder (VDR) and
Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) is to maintain a store, in
a secure and retrievable form, of information concerning the
position, movement, physical status, command and control of a
vessel over the period leading up to and following an incident
having an impact thereon Explains that the Information contained in
a VDR and S-VDR is made available to both the Administration and
the ship owner and this information is for use during any
subsequent investigation to identify the cause(s) of the incident
Describe the operation of a VDR and S-VDR, that is it:continuously
maintains sequential records of preselected data items relating to
the status and output of the ship's equipment, and command and
control of the shippermits subsequent analysis of factors
surrounding an incident, the method of recording ensures that the
various data items are co-related in date and time during playback
on suitable equipment. The final recording medium is installed in a
protective capsule and in case of S-VDR of either a fixed or
float-free type that meets all of the following requirements:is
capable of being accessed following an incident but secure against
tampering;for VDR - it maximizes the probability of survival and
recovery of the final recorded data after any incident;for S-VDR
-it maintains the recorded data for a period of at least 2 years
following termination of recording;is of a highly visible colour
and marked with retro-reflective materials; andis fitted with an
appropriate device to aid location Explains the requirements set
out in MSC resolution A.861(20) on the fixed type protective
capsule for S-VDR Explains that the equipment is so designed that,
as far as is practical, it is not possible to tamper with the
selection of data being input to the equipment, the data itself nor
that which has already been recorded, and any attempt to interfere
with the integrity of the data or the recording is recorded
Explains that the recording method is such that each item of the
recorded data is checked for integrity and an alarm is given if a
non-correctable error is detected Describes the continuity of
operation of VDR and S-VDR List and state the data items recorded
in the VDR and S-VDR, which are:date and timeships positionships
speedbridge audiocommunications audioradar data, post-display
selection (or, for S-VDR only, AIS data if radar data is not
available) In addition to the above data sets, a VDR should also
record:depth under the keelstatus of all mandatory bridge
alarmsrudder order and rudder positionengine orders and engine
response (rev/min or pitch), including any transverse
thrustersstatus of hull openingsstatus of watertight doors and fire
doorswind speed and direction Explains the Data output interface of
VDR and S-VDR, that they provide an interface for downloading the
stored data and playbacks the information to an external computer.
This interface is compatible with an internationally recognized
format, such as Ethernet, USB, FireWire, or equivalent Describes
the software for data downloading and playback States that the ship
owner, in all circumstances and at all times, owns the VDR and its
information Explains that in the event of an accident the owner of
the ship makes all decoding instructions available as necessary to
recover the recorded information and maintains the same Explains
the recovery and relevant information of VDR and S-VDR Explains the
custody, read-out and access to the VDR and S-VDR information
Describes the limitations of the receivers
Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Explains that the carriage requirement of Bridge Navigational
Watch Alarm Systems (BNWAS), is set out by SOLAS chapter V/19 and
the requirements will be mandatory for new ships and phased-in for
existing ships States when BNWAS must be fitted to existing ships
Explains that the purpose of BNWAS is to monitor bridge activity
and detect operator disability, which could lead to marine
accidents Explains that this purpose is achieved by a series of
indications and alarms to alert first the OOW and, if he/she is not
responding, then to alert the Master or another qualified OOW
Explains that the system monitors the awareness of the
officer-on-watch (OOW) and automatically alerts the Master or other
qualified OOW if for any reason the OOW becomes incapable of
performing watch duties Explain that additionally, the BNWAS may
provide the OOW with a means of calling for immediate assistance if
required Explain that the BNWAS should be operational whenever the
ships heading or track control system is engaged, unless inhibited
by the Master Explains that the system has the following
operational modes: Automatic, Manual On and Manual Off List and
explain the operational sequence of indications and alarms:once
operational, the alarm system remains dormant for a period of
between 3 and 12 min (Td-selected dormant period)at the end of this
dormant period, the alarm system initiates a visual indication on
the bridgeif not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a first stage
audible alarm on the bridge 15sec after the visual indication is
initiatedif not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a second stage
remote audible alarm in the back-up officers and /or Masters
location 15sec after the first stage audible alarm is initiatedif
not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a third stage remote alarm
at locations of further crew members capable of taking corrective
actions 90 seconds after the second stage remote audible alarm is
initiatedin vessels other than passenger vessels, the second or
third stage remote audible alarms may sound in all the above
locations at the same time. If the second stage audible alarm is
sounded in this way, the third stage alarm may be omitted States
that in larger vessels, the delay between the second stage and
third stage may be set to a longer value on installation, up to a
maximum of 3 min, to allow sufficient time for back-up officer and
/or Master to reach the bridge List and explain the resetting
function of the BNWAS, which are as follows;it is not possible to
initiate the reset or cancel any audible alarm from any device,
equipment or system not physically located in areas of the bridge
providing proper look outthe reset function does, by a single
operator action, cancel the visual indication and all audible
alarms and initiate a further dormant period. If the reset function
is activated before the end of the dormant period, the period is
re-initiated to run for its full duration from the time of resetto
initiate the reset function, an input representing a single
operator action by the OOW is required. This input may be generated
by reset devices forming an integral part of the BNWAS or by
external inputs from other equipment capable of registering
physical activity and mental alertness of the OOWa continuous
activation of any reset device does not prolong the dormant period
or cause a suppression of the sequence of indications and alarms
Explains that the emergency call facility may be provided on the
bridge to immediately activate the second, and subsequently third
stage, remote audible alarms by means of an Emergency Call push
button or similar Explains that the means of selecting the
operational mode and the duration of the dormant period (Td) is
security protected so that access to these controls should be
restricted to the Master only Describes the limitation of the
system
Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch
States that the officer of the watch is responsible for
navigating safely, with particular regard to avoiding collision and
stranding Describes the principles to be observed in keeping a
navigational watch as set out in Section A-VIII II/1 of STCW, 1978
Code regarding:navigationnavigational equipmentnavigational duties
and responsibilitieshanding over and taking over the
watchlook-outnavigation with a pilot embarkedprotection of the
marine environmentBridge Navigation Watch Alarm SystemBlind
pilotage techniqueGeneral principles for ship reporting systems and
with VTS procedures Describes the recommendation on operational
guidance for officers in charge of a navigational watch contained
in Section B-VIII/2 Chapter VIII, Section A-VIII/2 of the
International Conference on Training and Certification of
Seafarers,1978 STCW Code:maintenance of an efficient look-outthe
use of engines and sound signaling apparatustaking over the
navigational watchperiodic checks of navigational
equipmentcompliance with SOLAS V/19 regarding the use of the
automatic pilot and the change-over to manual steering and
vice-versaelectronic navigational aidsthe use of radarnavigation in
coastal watersconduct of the watch in clear weatheractions to take
in restricted visibilitythe circumstances in which the officer of
the watch should call the master navigation with a pilot
embarkedbriefing of watchkeeping personnel Describes the duties of
the officer of the watch while at anchor Lists the entries which
should be made in the log-book
Keeping a Watch in Port
Keeping an Effective Deck Watch in Port under Normal
Circumstances
States that arrangements for keeping watch in port should:
ensure the safety of life, ship, cargo and portobserve
international, national and local rulesmaintain order and the
normal routine of the ship Describes taking over the watch and
lists the information which the officer being relieved should pass
to the relieving officer Lists the matters on which the relieving
officer should satisfy themselves himself before assuming charge of
the watch Describes how the watch should be kept and lists the
points to which attention should be paid Describes the actions to
take on receiving a storm warning or in an emergency threatening
the safety of the ship Lists the entries which should be made in
the log-book
Keeping a Safe Deck Watch in Port When Carrying Hazardous
Cargo
Defines 'hazardous cargo' States that sufficient personnel
should be readily available on board when carrying hazardous cargo
in bulk Explains states that special requirements may be necessary
for special types of ships or cargo, particularly with respect
to:the number of crew required on boardthe state of readiness of
fire-fighting appliances and other safety equipmentspecial port
regulationscommunications with the shore in the event of an
emergency arisingspecial precautions to prevent pollution of the
environment States that the officer of the watch should be aware of
the nature of the hazards and any special precautions necessary for
the safe handling of cargo States that the officer of the watch
should be aware of the appropriate action in the event of a
spillage or fire Describes the procedure for entry into enclosed
spaces using a 'permit to work', and the monitoring of work in
progress Describes the arrangements and procedures for rescue from
an enclosed space in an emergency
Bridge Resource Management
Note that this section is intended to ensure that trainees can
apply the generic leadership, teamwork and resource management
competence developed in Function 3 to the bridge environment.
Describes the basic principles of bridge resource management
Explains how responsibility for the safety is clearly defined at
all times, including periods when the master is on the bridge and
while under pilotage Demonstrates clear, concise communications and
acknowledgements (at all times) in a seaman-like manner
Demonstrates the allocation, assignment and prioritisation of
resources Demonstrates the importance of ensuring the effectiveness
of communication between bridge team members Explains the
importance of ensuring the effectiveness of information exchange
with pilot Demonstrates effective information exchange Defines
situational leadership Explains the relationship between
assertiveness and leadership Explains the importance of challenge
and response Explains the importance of obtaining and maintaining
situational awareness Demonstrates appropriate challenges and
responses Demonstrates the ability to maintain situational
awareness in complex situations
Knowledge of navigational techniques used for safe navigation in
restricted visibility
Explains the importance of using parallel index techniques using
Radar Describes the provisions for using video mapping on
Radar/ARPA
Describes the use of reporting in accordance with the general
principles for ship reporting systems and with VTS procedures
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