NOTE; Record the columns A and C in the Daily Journal of Watchkeeping Duties (DJWD) for Navigational Watchkeeping
TASKS Details Record as appropriate
*maintaining a continuous state of vigilance by sight and hearing, as well as by all other
available means, with regard to any significant change in the operating environment
Lookout *appraising the situation and the risk of collision, stranding and other dangers to navigation
*detecting ships or aircraft in distress, shipwrecked persons, wrecks, debris and other hazards
to safe navigation
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* Full account has been taken of all relevant factors, including but not limited to :state of
weather, visibility, traffic density, proximity of dangers to navigation, and
Sole lookout in
daylight the attention necessary when navigating in or near traffic separation schemes, and
assistance is immediately available to be summoned to the bridge when any change in the
situation so requires
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*standing orders and other special instructions of the master relating to navigation of the ship;
position, course, speed and draught of the ship
i.    prevailing and predicted tides, currents, weather, visibility and the effect of these
factors upon course and speed
i.    procedures for the use of main engines to manoeuvre when the main engines are on
bridge control; and
V.     navigational situation, including, but not limited to:
Taking over the watch
-     the operational condition of all navigational and safety equipment being used or
likely to be used during the watch;
-      the errors of gyro- and magnetic compasses;
-     the presence and movement of ships in sight or known to be in the vicinity;
-     the conditions and hazards likely to be encountered during the watch; and
the possible effects of heel, trim, water density and squat on under-keel clearance.
Reported relative bearings of sighted target ships to OOW & assists in monitoring if the
bearing is changing using pelorus and radar, Reported relative bearings of sighted lands,
and buoys to OOW. Reported the relative bearing of approaching pilot boat. Raised the
Golf or Hotel flag for the pilot as instructed. Reported vessel in distress, shipwrecked
persons, wrecks, debris and hazards.
Record as appropriate
Reported approaching rain from a distant to OOW, reported the deteriorating visibility or
clearing visibility to the OOW, reported relative bearings of sighted target ships to OOW &
assists in monitoring if the bearing is changing using pelorus and radar, reported relative
bearings of sighted lands, and buoys to OOW.
Monitored traffic movement ahead and astern (direction and speed) using radar while
transitting TSS, monitored crossing traffic using pelorus and radar while transitting TSS.
Summoned the AB who is working on deck to proceed to the bridge due to deteriorating
visibility or increasing trafffic density.
Record as appropriate
The standing orders and night orders were read. The vessel’s position, course and speed
are read from the GPS receiver and compared to the DR position and track. The position
of the next charted waypoint is compared to the GPS waypoint and the route print out. The
identity of critical aids to navigation in sight is verified. Tides and currents are determined
when ship is navigating in shallow waters. Visibility and weather are determined. The radar
or ARPA is checked and is properly tuned. Any targets displayed on the radar or ARPA are
checked. Headings by magnetic and gyrocompass are checked. The navigational hazards
likely to be encountered during the watch are determined. The possible effects of list, trim,
water density and squat on under keel clearance are determined. The relieving officer told
the officer being relieved that he or she was relieved.
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Performing
navigational watch *course steered, position and speed are checked at sufficiently frequent intervals, using any
available navigational aids necessary, to ensure that the ship follows the planned course.
*use radar in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972, as amended.
*use the helm, engines and sound signalling apparatus
* keep proper record of the movements and activities relating to the navigation of the ship
*carry out and record operational tests of shipboard navigational equipment (prior to port arrival Carried out pre-departure/pre-arrival tests of all navigational equipment as per SMS
and departure and as circumstances permit)
* perform navigational duties
X.         make regular checks of the following:
if steering the correct course
the standard compass error is determined
the standard and gyro- compasses are frequently compared and repeaters are synchronized
with their master compass;
automatic pilot is tested manually at least once a watch
navigation and signal lights and other navigational equipment are functioning properly
UMS controls, alarms and indicators are functioning properly
the radio equipment is functioning properly
steer the ship and to put the steering into manual control in good time to allow any potentially
hazardous situation to be dealt with in a safe manner
use the radar whenever restricted visibility is encountered or expected, and at all times in
congested waters, having due regard to its limitations
the range scales employed are changed at sufficiently frequent intervals so that echoes are
detected as early as possible.
Whenever radar is in use, select an appropriate range scale and observe the display carefully,
and shall ensure that plotting or systematic analysis is commenced in ample time
xi.       notify the master immediately:
if restricted visibility is encountered or expected
if the traffic conditions or the movements of other ships are causing concern
if the ship meets any hazard to navigation, such as ice or a derelict
in any other emergency or if in any doubt
Record as appropriate
Monitored course, speed and position. Indicate course alteration from and to, if any.
State the Colregs rules observed and action by own vessel. Ex. Vsl on head situation. Vsl
altered course to stbd and passed port to port. CPA= 2.5nm
Manual steering and engine maneuver. Steered vsl under OOW/Master/Pilot conn. Action
performed by own vessel using sound signal apparatus.
Recorded movements and activities on the Ship's Log book, recorded position on the GPS
position log book
procedures
Regularly checked course on track
Obtain sight by sun,stars,planet and calculate compass error.
Gyro and standard compass were compared. Compass error determined.
Tested autopilot steering
Checked all navigational equipment and lights, all in good working condition.
Tested alarms and indicators in good working condition
Tested radio equipment
Engaged manual steering to avoid hazardous situation under OOW/Master/Pilot conn.
restricted visibility encountered, 2 radars working for RADAR monitoring
changed RADAR range scales, RADAR monitoring
Monitoring RADAR targets, plotted position/target in RADAR
notified master due to restricted visibility
notified master due to heavy traffic conditions
notified master due to hazard to navigation present
notified master due to emergency
 if the radio equipment malfunctions notified master due to radio/navigational equipment malfunction
on breakdown of the engines, propulsion machinery remote control, steering gear or any
essential navigational equipment, alarm or indicator
notified master due to engine,machinery, steering, navigational equipment breakdown
in heavy weather, notified master due to heavy weather condition

TASKS Details Record as appropriate

*take frequent and accurate compass bearings of approaching ships as a means of early
detection of risk of collision Take frequent and accurate compass bearings of approaching ships as a means of early
detection of the risk of collision.
Altered course early to starboard/port for a vessel in a (crossing, head-on, etc.) and
*take early and positive action in compliance with the applicable International Regulations for
returned back to the course when passed clear. Overtook the vessel on her starboard/port
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended, and subsequently check that such action is
side at a clear distance.
having the desired effect
Watchkeeplng in Clear
weather

RADAR/ARPA practice in setting gain control, sea control, rain control, tuning control, radar
carry out radar practice performance test every watch, range scale and measurement, bearing measurement, off
center display, target acquisition and tracking, parallel index lines, Speed over the ground
and speed over the water, brilliance, watch alarm, vector mode (relative and true), past
positions, presentation modes (north up relative and true motion), etc.

TASKS Details Record as appropriate

*comply with the relevant rules of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea, 1972, as amended, with particular regard to the sounding of fog signals, proceeding at
a safe speed and having the engines ready for immediate manoeuvre
Sounded fog signals, proceed at a safe speed, informed the engine room, informed the
Watchkeeplng in master, posted a lookout, exhibited navigational lights, and operate and use the radar to
Restricted visibility inform the master
monitor the traffic.
post a proper lookout
exhibit navigation lights
operate and use the radar

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Watchkeeplng In *due regard to the bridge equipment and navigational aids available for use, their limitations, Checked that navigational lights are all operational, used RADAR/ARPA to monitor traffic,
hours of darkness procedure, and safeguard implemented. Keep a radio watch.

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 *Fixes shall be taken at frequent intervals and shall be carried out by more than one method
Watchkeeplng in whenever circumstances allow. When using ECDIS, appropriate usage code (scale) electronic
Coastal and navigational charts shall be used and the ship's position shall be checked by an independent
congested waters means of position fixing at appropriate intervals. Positively identify all relevant navigational
marks.
Followed the Master's orders, used the best available large-scale chart, noted the set and
drift, identified all navigational marks, complied with rules of the traffic separation scheme,
identified the landmarks using the chart/ECDIS and visually, adjusted the courses to allow
for deviations, reported to the VTS, Steering in manual mode, logged in logbook the
relevant navigational information (course alteration, position fixes, etc.) as you go along,
loged in the radio log as evidence of communication, adjusted the course when te vessel is
off track, fixes position at ____minutes interval (follow your SMS recommended timings)
and cross check the cross bearing position with radar fix, etc.