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STCW Duties for Maritime Navigation

The document outlines the duties required as per the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers). It includes responsibilities related to navigation, cargo management, safety and security, and emergency response. Key tasks involve planning voyages, ensuring safe cargo handling, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.

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STCW Duties for Maritime Navigation

The document outlines the duties required as per the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers). It includes responsibilities related to navigation, cargo management, safety and security, and emergency response. Key tasks involve planning voyages, ensuring safe cargo handling, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.

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Prepared By: Amul Mohin

Source: STCW

Duties As per STCW

Fn 1

1. Plan a voyage and conduct navigation


2. Determine position and the accuracy of resultant position fix by any means
3. Determine and allow for compass errors
4. Coordinate search and rescue operations
5. Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures
6. Maintain safe navigation through the use of information from navigation equipment
and systems to assist command decision making
7. Maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation
systems to assist command decision making
8. Forecast weather and oceanographic conditions
9. Respond to navigational emergencies
10. Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
11. Operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems and services

Fn 2

1. Plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing, care during the voyage and
unloading of cargoes
2. Assess reported defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks
and take appropriate action
3. Carriage of dangerous goods

Fn 3

1. Control trim, stability and stress


2. Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure
safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine environment
3. Maintain safety and security of the ship’s crew and passengers and the operational
condition of lifesaving, firefighting and other safety systems
4. Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations
5. Use of leadership and managerial skill
6. Organize and manage the provision of medical care on board

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