Condition

On a vessel underway, or on a simulator in clear visibility with light to moderate traffic.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

demonstrate, through the course of a full watch, the integration of navigational, bridge resource management, and seamanship skills.

maintain situational awareness with regard to:

  1. Hazards to navigation;
  2. Navigational landmarks;
  3. The vessel’s location relative to the intended track;
  4. Maritime traffic, both with a potential for collision and being well clear;
  5. Weather;
  6. Sea state;
  7. Location and duties of watch partners;
  8. Limitations in propulsion and steering systems; and
  9. Maintaining appropriate communications.

Location

Assessed in MT‑4133 Bridge Resource Management.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. OICNW-A2.4

NVIC Tasks

  1. NVIC 12-14 Task 2.4.A Situational awareness