NVIC 12-14 Task 2.7.E

Maintain a safe navigational watch

OICNW-A2.7 Bridge resource management

Knowledge of bridge resource management principles, including:

.1 Allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources

.2 Effective communication

.3 Assertiveness and leadership

.4 Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

.5 Consideration of team experience

On a vessel underway or on a simulator, with a bridge team in place navigating in congested near coastal waters with good visibility, and given the following:

1. A vessel on own ship’s starboard bow changes course and creates a risk of collision;
2. There is insufficient water depth for own ship to turn to starboard;
3. The diesel engines are using heavy fuel;
4. A vessel ahead is on a reciprocal course 1.5 nm away with a CPA of 0.5 nm on the port side; and
5. The GMDSS distress alarm sounds.

the candidate determines the appropriate action to take.

The candidate:

1. Assesses the situation;

2. Determines which priority action must be taken for the safety of the vessel;

3. Recommends that the engines be slowed or stopped in sufficient time to avoid the collision with the vessel on the starboard bow; and

4. Acknowledges the distress call after the danger of collision is over.