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Taking Over
Navigational
Watch
STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE
BdB-KAM-SOP-2017-001
General
Every officer in charge of a navigational watch must have the proper examinations, diplomas and
certificates. Before an officer begins his first watch he must have had a familiarization with the
bridge equipment. Before commencing the first watch, the standing orders are to be reviewed
and declared understood by the officer on watch (OOW). The watch must not be transferred to the
next officer on watch when he is temporarily unable to take over the watch or is temporarily not
fit for duty.
It is not permitted to leave the bridge unattended. A lookout must be present at all times and a
continuous listening watch should be held.
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Standing Orders Bridge
The following orders are set out for the general guidance of watch-keeping officers. They
are not intended dictatorially as a substitute for common sense. Neither they are
intended to curtail basic initiative in any particular circumstance.
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anything, which cannot be dealt with by the watch, is to be brought to the attention
of the Chief Mate.
15. When the vessel is at anchor, the OOW should verify ships position frequently.
Should the vessel appear to be dragging her anchor, alert Duty Engineer, inform the
Master and have watchman and the boatswain on stand-by ready to operate anchor
winches.
16. Bilge pumping and garbage disposal are to be in strict accordance with MARPOL
regulations. During all oil and oily mixtures transfer operations the OOW must ensure
that all scuppers are plugged, drip containers in place and in good order, signal
hoisted or displayed and NO SMOKING warning issued. Port regulations are to be
strictly observed.
17. When the vessel is alongside, the gangway is to be properly secured with net, steps
and stanchions in place. Nobody is allowed to use the gangway before its setting-up
is finished. Proper lightning for the gangway must be arranged.
18. False entry in the Logbook should be crossed and put into brackets, new entry made
and signed by the officer. Dont ever overwrite anything.
Safety must be stressed constantly. Officers are expected to set an example to those
under their supervision. If a safety hazard is recognized, then action must be taken to
rectify it as soon as possible. Anyone committing an unsafe act must be reprimanded and
made aware of consequences.
All officers should bear in mind that efficient operation of this vessel depends on full co-
operation of all personnel in each department. Friction within or between departments
will not be tolerated.
When dealing with your subordinates, set an example through your own integrity and
ability. Be decisive, consistent and accessible at all times and think before answering any
question or giving any order.
MASTER
Please sign when Read and Understood:
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