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DW Activity 12
DW Activity 12
Bridge watchkeeping is the most critical activity conducted at sea. Upon the
watchkeeper's diligence rests the safety and security of the ship, her entire crew,
the cargo, and the environment. It is a demanding activity, requires support,
encouragement, motivation, self-discipline and a high standard of professionalism.
Ships master must ensure that all watchkeepers understand the use of safety related
equipment, prior to them keeping a watch.
Radar
It is a rotating antenna which discovers the surrounding area of the ship.
Magnetic Compass
The magnetic compass work in conjunction with the magnetic field of the earth and
is the essential means of the direction indicating device. It is used to get a
planned course for the voyage.
ARPA
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid displays the position of a ship and other vessels
nearby. The radar displays the position of the ships in the vicinity and selects
the course for the vessel by avoiding any kind of collision
Echo Sounder
There are many modern ship navigation tools present on ship and echo sounder is one
of the instruments which has been in the play from almost 100 years now.
Electronic Chart Display Information System
ECDIS is a development in the navigational chart system used in naval vessels and
ships.