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Deck Watchkeeping Responsibilities OOW

The document outlines the responsibilities and duties of the Officer on Watch (OOW) on a ship's bridge, emphasizing their role in navigation, watchkeeping, and GMDSS radio monitoring. Key duties include maintaining a proper watch, monitoring bridge activities, checking navigational equipment, and ensuring safe passage planning. The OOW must also be familiar with safety equipment, pollution prevention, and must not leave the bridge unattended during their watch.

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Deck Watchkeeping Responsibilities OOW

The document outlines the responsibilities and duties of the Officer on Watch (OOW) on a ship's bridge, emphasizing their role in navigation, watchkeeping, and GMDSS radio monitoring. Key duties include maintaining a proper watch, monitoring bridge activities, checking navigational equipment, and ensuring safe passage planning. The OOW must also be familiar with safety equipment, pollution prevention, and must not leave the bridge unattended during their watch.

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Deck watchkeeping

Deck watch in port


OOW
A deck officer assigned with the duties of
watch keeping and navigation on a ship’s
bridge is known as the officer on watch
(OOW).
While keeping a watch on the bridge they
are the representative of the ship’s master
and have the total responsibility of the safe
and smooth navigation
Main fields of responsibility
Navigation
Watch keeping
GMDSS radio watch keeping
Duties of OOW

Maintaining a proper watch along with


general surveillance of the ship
Duties of OOW

Monitoring and recording all bridge activities


Duties of OOW

Checking navigational equipment in use at


regular interval of time
Duties of OOW

Following a proper navigation plan to avoid


any kind of collision according to COLREGS
Duties of OOW

Must know how to use Automatic Radar


Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Duties of OOW

Must know how to use


Electronic Chart and Display System (ECDIS)
Duties of OOW

Should be conversant with the ship’s speed,


turning circles, and ship handling
characteristics
Duties of OOW

Keep a continuous watch on GMDSS radio for


any kind of distress or general signals
Duties of OOW
Prepare, execute, and monitor a safe passage
plan
Duties of OOW
Ensure handing over of the watch is done
according to shipboard operation procedures
Duties of OOW
Asking for support whenever required
Duties of OOW
Contact master when need arise
Duties of OOW
Should be fully aware of all safety equipment
on board ship
Duties of OOW
Must use helm and signalling apparatus
whenever required
Duties of OOW
Must know how to use all equipment meant
for prevention of pollution at the sea and
safety of lives
Duties of OOW
Should not leave the bridge unattended
during his watch

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