This free downloadable powerpoint presentation was made available to provide education and training resources to benefit the students and instructors in the Maritime Profession, especially the students of Capitol University particularly the College of Maritime Education and anyone interested in learning the Deck Watchkeeping for Officers. It was hoped to give information and guidance on the keeping and maintaining a safe watch at sea in accordance with STCW 95 requirements. This covers the areas such as the Duties and Responsibilities of Masters, officers, and ratings in keeping a safe navigational watch; Standard Helm Orders; Competence for duty; the Principles to be observed in keeping navigational watch with or without a Pilot; Watch arrangements, handing over and taking over the watch; Maintaining an efficient look-out; Safe Speed; Protection of the Marine Environment; Checks and Maintenance of Navigational Equipments; Compliance with SOLAS Chapter V/19; Conduct of Watch in Clear and in Restricted Visibility; Bridge Team Composition; Maneuvering and Warning Signals; and other information essential in keeping of a Navigational Watch. Continue to the download page >>

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