x All moveable objects are secured

x Bridge equipment tested and operational

x The main engine, auxiliaries and the steering gear are fully operational
x Personnel are back on board, properly rested and ready to perform their duties.

3.1 Officers responsibilities

Under the STCW watch keeping Officers are primarily responsible at all times
for the safe navigation of the ship with particular regards to avoidance of collision and
standing. As master’s representative, they are in charge of the bridge and therefore in
charge of the bridge team, until they are properly relieved.
They must ensure strict compliance with:

x Company’s shipboard operational procedure pertaining to the

navigational watch keeping or bridge procedures.
x Master’s Standing Orders.
x Maintaining a Safe Manning Level for bridge watch at all times
for the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

Wrong actions on their part could be detrimental to the safety of life

property and protection of environment. It is imperative that they fulfil
their duties to best of their ability.
For maintaining a safe watch, officers must keep in mind the three letters
ASK:

A for attitude,
S for skill, and
K for knowledge.

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