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Observation
It is the duty of an officer of the watch to ensure effective surveillance at all times.
Between sunset and sunrise, a watchman as well as a watch officer should be on the bridge. During daylight hours, if navigational circumstances permit, the officer of the watch may be assigned duties away from the bridge, at which time the officer of the watch should perform the duties of the watch officer, but at all such times the appointed watch officer should be readily available for call to the bridge if the officer in charge will require the services of a watchman.
On ships with a separate navigational room, the officer of the watch may visit the navigator's room when necessary for a short period of time to carry out the necessary navigational duties, but first ascertain that it is safe to do so.
Master call - standing instructions and daily orders
The captain should ensure that clear instructions on navigational procedures are available on the bridge in the form of standing instructions and daily orders in the “captain's order book”. Such instructions should reflect any special requirements that may be imposed on the master.
The master (captain at the start) must be called under the following circumstances:
When limited visibility is detected or suspected.
When it comes to road traffic.
Conditions or movements of other vessels cause
Whenever a significant change to a pre-planned course is required, except for the necessary collision avoidance. When there is difficulty in maintaining course.
If it is impossible to see the Earth or a navaid, or if it is not possible to receive soundings at the expected time.
When ground or navaid is unexpectedly detected or sounding change occurs.
Whenever an unusually large compass error occurs.
In the event of severe engine failure, malfunction of the steering mechanism, or failure of any essential navigational equipment that could lead to the sailing of the vessel.
Influence safety
When, in adverse weather conditions, it is believed that the vessel or its cargo may be damaged as a result of the continuation of the current course and speed.
When the ship encounters any kind of hazard to navigation such as ice or debris.
When any one aspect of his duties requires his undivided attention, and therefore he cannot go about his other duties.
In the event of any emergency or situation in which he has any doubts or that he believes that the master (captain at the start) should be aware.Notwithstanding the foregoing, the captain should provide clear written instructions in the captain's order book as to when the captain should be summoned in addition to the above, and it should be clearly understood by all that the captain is available at all times and that the officer of the watch should not hesitate to request the captain to attend. bridge when deemed necessary or appropriate.
