Machine translation from English source
When sailing in conditions of reduced visibility, the officer of the watch must ensure that the ship is controlled in accordance with international rules for avoiding collisions at sea, with particular regard to the sound of fog signals, is moving at a safe speed and has engines ready for immediate maneuvering. Reference is made to regulation 19 of the Collision Regulations.
The first responsibility of the officer of the watch is to comply with international rules for preventing collisions at sea.
In addition, the watch officer is obliged to:
a) inform the master as required in section 3.3 “Calling the master”;
b) post a proper lookout and helmsman and, in crowded waters, immediately return to manual control;
c) If the navigation lights turn on during daylight;
e) operation and use of radars.
Navigation in narrow waters (seafarer jobs)
Narrow Waters
Before approaching narrow waters, it is necessary to thoroughly study the navigation conditions with sufficient time. The map should show visible, easily identifiable bearing objects for radar and ground observations.
Possible anchorages should be identified in such a way that the vessel can be anchored outside the main route in case of limited visibility.
Routes
When plotting a course for a large vessel, consideration should be given to ensuring the maximum possible depth of water for the vessel's wake and, where possible, such vessel should follow recommended routes.
Finishing (seaman job vacancies)
Moving ahead of a large boat affects the trim, causing the boat to cut more head than when it has no way to it, and as speed increases so does forward thrust.
When passing through areas with limited depth, it is desirable for the vessel to sail on an even keel. Therefore, observations should be made in calm weather conditions in order to establish the effect of the ship's speed on the trim.
Shallow waters
All shallow water sections should be sailed at a fairly low speed and the vessel should be trimmed as far as possible on an even keel.
Fixation of Position (job as a seaman vacancy)
When sailing in narrow waters, the ship's radar and other navigational aids must operate even in clear weather, and the navigating officer must constantly monitor the ship's position and charting.
The position of the vessel should always be plotted on the chart at intervals of no more than ten minutes and, if possible, always verified by more than one recording method.
