Bridge Watchkeeping

Deck Watchkeeping 2
Watchkeeping with Bridge Resource Management

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Topic 9 - KEEPING A RADIO WATCH
Explain the
principles to be
observed in
keeping a radio
watch.
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KEEPING A RADIO WATCH
PART 4-3 - PRINCIPLES TO BE OBSERVED IN KEEPING A RADIO WATCH
CHAPTER VIII - STANDARDS REGARDING WATCHKEEPING STCW pp251
 Section A-VIII/1 - Fitness for duty
 Section A - VIII/2 - Watchkeeping arrangements and principles to be observed
 PART 1 – CERTIFICATION (1-2)
 PART 2 - VOYAGE PLANNING (3-7)
 PART 3 – WATCHKEEPING PRINCIPLES IN GENERAL (8)
 PART 4 – WATCHKEEPING AT SEA (9-12)
• PART 4-1 - PRINCIPLES TO BE OBSERVED IN KEEPING A NAVIGATIONAL
WATCH (14-51)
• PART 4-2 - PRINCIPLES TO BE OBSERVED IN KEEPING AN ENGINEERING
WATCH (52-83)
• PART 4-3 - PRINCIPLES TO BE OBSERVED IN KEEPING A RADIO WATCH (84-89)
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A
NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
STCW Code states that the Officer

of the Watch (OOW) is the
master's representative and is
primarily responsible at all times
for the safe navigation of the ship
and for complying with the
COLREG.
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PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE OOW
1. Watchkeeping
The watchkeeping duties of the OOW include
maintaining a lookout and general surveillance
of the ship, collision avoidance in compliance
with the COLREG, recording bridge activities
and making periodic checks on the navigational
equipment in use. Procedures for handing over
the watch and calling for support on the bridge
should be in place and understood
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OOW. 3
2. Navigation
The navigational duties of the
OOW are based upon the need to
execute the passage plan safely,
and monitor the progress of the
ship against that plan. .

3. Radio Communications
With the introduction of the GMDSS, radio
communications have now become important
elements in the functions of the OOW, who will
be responsible for maintaining a continuous
radio watch at sea. During distress incidents,
one of the qualified radio personnel (master
and any deck officers) should be designated to
have primary responsibility for radio
communications. On passenger ships, that
person can have no other duties during a
distress situation.
STCW - CHAPTER VIII - Section A - VIII/2 - PART 4-3
PART 4-3 - PRINCIPLES TO BE OBSERVED IN KEEPING A RADIO WATCH (84-
89)
General provisions
84 Administrations shall direct the attention of
companies, masters and radio watchkeeping
personnel to comply with the following
provisions to ensure that an adequate safety
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radio watch is maintained while a ship is at sea. In
complying with this Code, account shall be taken
of the Radio Regulations.
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89)
Watch arrangements
85 In deciding the arrangements for the
radio watch, the master of every seagoing
ship shall:
.1 ensure that the radio watch is maintained
in accordance with the relevant provisions
of the Radio Regulations and the SOLAS https://cultofsea.com/gmdss
Convention;

89)
Watch arrangements
ship shall: cont.
.2 ensure that the primary duties for radio
watchkeeping are not adversely affected by
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safe movement of the ship and safety of

navigation; and
89)
Watch arrangements
ship shall: cont.
.3 take into account the radio equipment
fitted on board and its operational status.
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89)
Performing the radio watch
86 The radio operator performing radio
watchkeeping duties shall:
.1 ensure that watch is maintained on the
frequencies specified in the Radio
Regulations and the SOLAS Convention;
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.2 while on duty regularly check the operation of the radio equipment

and its sources of energy and report to the master any observed
failure of this equipment.
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89)
87 The requirements of the Radio
Regulations and the SOLAS Convention on
keeping a radiotelegraph or radio log, as
appropriate, shall be complied with.
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89)
88 The maintenance of radio records, in compliance with the
requirements of the Radio Regulations and the SOLAS Convention is
the responsibility of the radio operator designated as having primary
responsibility for radio communications during distress incidents. The
following shall be recorded, together with the times at which they
occur:
.1 a summary of distress, urgency and safety radio communications;
.2 important incidents relating to the radio service;
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89)
88 The maintenance of radio records, in compliance with the
requirements of the Radio Regulations and the SOLAS Convention is
following shall be recorded, together with the times at which they
occur: cont.
.3 where appropriate, the position of the ship at least once per day;
and
.4 a summary of the condition of the radio equipment including its
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sources of energy.
89)
89 The radio records shall be kept at the distress communications
operating position, and shall be
made available:
.1 for inspection by the master; and
.2 for inspection by any authorized official of the Administration and
by any duly authorized officer exercising control under article X of the
Convention.
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89)
Maintaining Radio Log
1. Radio records shall be maintained in compliance with the
requirements of the Radio Regulations and the SOLAS Convention.
2. The maintenance of radio records, in compliance with the
requirements of the Radio Regulations and the SOLAS Convention,
is the responsibility of the radio operator designated as having
primary responsibility for radio communications during distress
incidents. The following shall be recorded:
1. a summary of distress, urgency and safety radio
communications;
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2. important incidents relating to the radio service;
89)
Maintaining Radio Log
2. The maintenance of radio records, in compliance with the
requirements of the Radio Regulations and the SOLAS Convention, is
following shall be recorded: cont.
3. where appropriate, the position of the ship at least once per day;
4. a summary of the condition of the radio equipment, including its
sources of energy
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PRINCIPLES OF NAVIGATIONAL WATCH
REFERENCES:
1. STCW Including 2010 Manila Amendments (pp 263-264)
2. https://www.transpordiamet.ee/en/media/4411/download
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