Course Specs DWK II CHED

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION

COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

Deck Watch Keeping IITable A-II/1 and A-II/2 Function: Navigation

STCW78 as amended

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Bachelor of Science in Marine TransportationCOURSE SPECIFICATIONS

Deck Watch Keeping IISTCW Table A-II/1 & A-II/2

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REVISION HISTORY COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

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COMPETENCEKNOWLEDGE,

UNDERSTANDINGAND PROFICIENCY

PERFORMANCEAPPROXHOURS

Plan and conduct apassage and determineposition

Steering control system

Knowledge of steeringcontrol systems,operational proceduresand change-over frommanual to automatic

control and vice versa.Adjustment of controlsfor optimumperformance

Echo-sounders

Ability to operate theequipment and apply theinformation correctly

Steering Control Systems

Explains the principle of an automatic pilot system

Explains the functions of the manual settings

Describes the procedures for change-over from automatic to manual steering and viceversa

Explains what is meant by an adaptive automatic pilot and briefly explains how it functions

Describes the course monitor and the off-course alarm Describes the operation of the course recorder log

Lists the other alarms fitted to the system

States that the automatic pilot should be included in the steering gear testing prior to theship's departure

Explains the regulation regarding the use of the automatic pilot

Explains in the recommendation on performance, standards for automatic pilots

Explains the need for regular checking of the automatic pilot to ensure that it is steeringthe correct course

States that the automatic pilot should be tested manually at least once per watch

Describes the factors to take into account regarding the change-over to manual control ofsteering in order to deal with a potentially hazardous situation

Echo-Sounders

Describes the basic principles of marine echo-sounding equipment

Identifies the main components on a simple block diagram of an echo-sounder, and statesthe function of each

States describes the accepted value of the velocity of sound in seawater and the limitswithin which the true value may lie

States describes the physical factors which affect the velocity sound in seawater

Operates a typical echo-sounder and demonstrates an ability to carry out basic user

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Plan and conduct apassage and determineposition (Cont)

Maintain a safenavigational watch

Echo-sounders (Cont)

Ability to operate theequipment and apply theinformation correctly

The use of informationfrom navigationalequipment formaintaining a safenavigational watch

maintenance, e.g. clean platen, change paper, change and adjust stylus

Distinguishes differentiates between range and phase, and demonstrates an awareness ofthe dangers of using the wrong phase

Distinguishes between inaccuracies caused by instrument and scale error and thosecaused by false echoes

Explains the causes of inaccuracies due to instrument or scale error and states their likelymagnitude and measures that may be taken to eliminate them

Recognises the various types of "false" echo that may be observed, describes their

formation and states the possible action to remove them from the trace

Describes the potential errors due to trim, heel and transducer separation

Speed measurement

Speed Logs

States describes the difference between ground-reference speed and water-referencespeed

Describes the basic principles of the electromagnetic speed log

Describes the basic principles of the pressure-tube log

Explains the necessity of withdrawal of the tube before entering port

Describes the basic principles of the acoustic-correlation log Describes the basic principles of the Doppler speed log

Explains the "Janus" configuration to counteract the effect of ship's trim

Explains the dual-axis configuration and its use during docking operations

Lists the main error sources on the various types of logs

States describes the accuracies of the various systems

Explains calibration of the log

Describes how ship's speed is transmitted to remote displays

Draws a schematic diagram showing how an indication of distance run is derived from a

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Maintain a safenavigational watch(Cont)

The use of informationfrom navigationalequipment formaintaining a safenavigational watch(Cont)

speed log

Operational Use of AIS (model course 1.34)

AIS system concepts

A basic description of AIS at a systems level:

AIS objectives of the Organization

System concepts Comparison of AIS with radar

Detailed description of AIS data at a user level including safety/security related messages,AIS Aids to Navigation and AIS Binary Messages.

AIS ship installations

AIS configuration description, including:

Carriage requirements

MKD based configuration

Radar/ECDIS configuration

Overview of operational problems caused by installation issues

The safe use of AIS at sea:

Bridge procedures

Data input and checking UN/LOCODES

Use of safety and security related messages

Use of AIS Binary Messages

Use of AIS in areas with security or piracy implications

Use of AIS in oil terminals

AIS alarms

Cautions of use of AIS

Use of ATS to increase situational awareness in for both MKD only and radar/ECDIS

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Establish watchkeepingarrangements andprocedures (ML)

The use of informationfrom navigationalequipment formaintaining a safenavigational watch(Cont)

Bridge watchkeepingequipment and systems

installations

Implications of COLREGS

Use of AIS AtoN data

Manual setting of regional operating settings

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR)

Explains that Voyage data recorder (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR)

means a complete system, including any items required to interface with the sources ofinput data, for processing and encoding the data, the final recording medium in itscapsule, the power supply and dedicated reserve power source

Explains that the purpose of a voyage data recorder (VDR) and Simplified Voyage DataRecorder (S-VDR) is to maintain a store, in a secure and retrievable form, of informationconcerning the position, movement, physical status, command and control of a vesselover the period leading up to and following an incident having an impact thereon

Explains that the Information contained in a VDR and S-VDR is made available to both theAdministration and the ship owner and this information is for use during any subsequentinvestigation to identify the cause(s) of the incident

Describe the operation of a VDR and S-VDR, that is it:

continuously maintains sequential records of preselected data items relating to the

status and output of the ship's equipment, and command and control of the ship

permits subsequent analysis of factors surrounding an incident, the method of

recording ensures that the various data items are co-related in date and time duringplayback on suitable equipment. The final recording medium is installed in aprotective capsule and in case of S-VDR of either a fixed or float-free type that meetsall of the following requirements:

is capable of being accessed following an incident but secure against tampering;

for VDR - it maximizes the probability of survival and recovery of the final

recorded data after any incident;

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Establish watchkeepingarrangements andprocedures (ML) (Cont)

Bridge watchkeepingequipment and systems(Cont)

for S-VDR -it maintains the recorded data for a period of at least 2 years

following termination of recording;

is of a highly visible colour and marked with retro-reflective materials; and

is fitted with an appropriate device to aid location

Explains the requirements set out in MSC resolution A.861(20) on the fixed type protectivecapsule for S-VDR

Explains that the equipment is so designed that, as far as is practical, it is not possible to

tamper with the selection of data being input to the equipment, the data itself nor thatwhich has already been recorded, and any attempt to interfere with the integrity of thedata or the recording is recorded

Explains that the recording method is such that each item of the recorded data is checkedfor integrity and an alarm is given if a non-correctable error is detected

Describes the continuity of operation of VDR and S-VDR

List and state the data items recorded in the VDR and S-VDR, which are:

date and time

ships position

ships speed

bridge audio

communications audio

radar data, post-display selection (or, for S-VDR only, AIS data if radar data is not

available)

In addition to the above data sets, a VDR should also record:

depth under the keel

status of all mandatory bridge alarms

rudder order and rudder position

engine orders and engine response (rev/min or pitch), including any transverse

thrustersstatus of hull openings

status of watertight doors and fire doors


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wind speed and direction

Explains the Data output interface of VDR and S-VDR, that they provide an interface fordownloading the stored data and playbacks the information to an external computer. Thisinterface is compatible with an internationally recognized format, such as Ethernet, USB,FireWire, or equivalent

Describes the software for data downloading and playback

States that the ship owner, in all circumstances and at all times, owns the VDR and its

information Explains that in the event of an accident the owner of the ship makes all decoding

instructions available as necessary to recover the recorded information and maintains thesame

Explains the recovery and relevant information of VDR and S-VDR

Explains the custody, read-out and access to the VDR and S-VDR information

Describes the limitations of the receivers

Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)

Explains that the carriage requirement of Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm Systems(BNWAS), is set out by SOLAS chapter V/19 and the requirements will be mandatory fornew ships and phased-in for existing ships

States when BNWAS must be fitted to existing ships Explains that the purpose of BNWAS is to monitor bridge activity and detect operator

disability, which could lead to marine accidents

Explains that this purpose is achieved by a series of indications and alarms to alert firstthe OOW and, if he/she is not responding, then to alert the Master or another qualifiedOOW

Explains that the system monitors the awareness of the officer-on-watch (OOW) andautomatically alerts the Master or other qualified OOW if for any reason the OOWbecomes incapable of performing watch duties

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Explain that additionally, the BNWAS may provide the OOW with a means of calling forimmediate assistance if required

Explain that the BNWAS should be operational whenever the ships heading or trackcontrol system is engaged, unless inhibited by the Master

Explains that the system has the following operational modes: Automatic, Manual On andManual Off

List and explain the operational sequence of indications and alarms:

once operational, the alarm system remains dormant for a period of between 3 and

12 min (Td-selected dormant period)

at the end of this dormant period, the alarm system initiates a visual indication on the

bridge

if not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a first stage audible alarm on the bridge

15sec after the visual indication is initiated

if not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a second stage remote audible alarm in

the back-up officers and /or Masters location 15sec after the first stage audible alarmis initiated

if not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a third stage remote alarm at locations of

further crew members capable of taking corrective actions 90 seconds after thesecond stage remote audible alarm is initiated

in vessels other than passenger vessels, the second or third stage remote audiblealarms may sound in all the above locations at the same time. If the second stageaudible alarm is sounded in this way, the third stage alarm may be omitted

States that in larger vessels, the delay between the second stage and third stage may beset to a longer value on installation, up to a maximum of 3 min, to allow sufficient time forback-up officer and /or Master to reach the bridge

List and explain the resetting function of the BNWAS, which are as follows;

it is not possible to initiate the reset or cancel any audible alarm from any device,

equipment or system not physically located in areas of the bridge providing properlook out


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Maintain a safenavigational watch


Watchkeeping

Thorough knowledge ofthe principles to beobserved in keeping anavigational watch

the reset function does, by a single operator action, cancel the visual indication and

all audible alarms and initiate a further dormant period. If the reset function isactivated before the end of the dormant period, the period is re-initiated to run for itsfull duration from the time of reset

to initiate the reset function, an input representing a single operator action by the

OOW is required. This input may be generated by reset devices forming an integralpart of the BNWAS or by external inputs from other equipment capable of registering

physical activity and mental alertness of the OOW a continuous activation of any reset device does not prolong the dormant period or

cause a suppression of the sequence of indications and alarms

Explains that the emergency call facility may be provided on the bridge to immediatelyactivate thesecond, and subsequently third stage, remote audible alarms by means of an EmergencyCall push button or similar

Explains that the means of selecting the operational mode and the duration of the dormantperiod (Td) is security protected so that access to these controls should be restricted tothe Master only

Describes the limitation of the system

Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch

States that the officer of the watch is responsible for navigating safely, with particularregard to avoiding collision and stranding

Describes the principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch as set out inSection A-VIII II/1 of STCW, 1978 Code regarding:

navigation

navigational equipment

navigational duties and responsibilities

handing over and taking over the watch

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Thorough knowledge ofthe principles to beobserved in keeping anavigational watch(Cont)

look-out

navigation with a pilot embarked

protection of the marine environment

Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System

Blind pilotage technique

General principles for ship reporting systems and with VTS procedures

Describes the recommendation on operational guidance for officers in charge

of a navigational watch contained in Section B-VIII/2 Chapter VIII, Section A-VIII/2 of the

International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers,1978 STCW Code:

maintenance of an efficient look-out

the use of engines and sound signaling apparatus

taking over the navigational watch

periodic checks of navigational equipment

compliance with SOLAS V/19 regarding the use of the automatic pilot and the

change-over to manual steering and vice-versa

electronic navigational aids

the use of radar

navigation in coastal waters

conduct of the watch in clear weather actions to take in restricted visibility

the circumstances in which the officer of the watch should call the master

navigation with a pilot embarked

briefing of watchkeeping personnel

Describes the duties of the officer of the watch while at anchor

Lists the entries which should be made in the log-book

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Keeping an Effective Deck Watch in Port under Normal Circumstances

States that arrangements for keeping watch in port should:

ensure the safety of life, ship, cargo and port

observe international, national and local rules

maintain order and the normal routine of the ship

Describes taking over the watch and lists the information which the officer being relieved

should pass to the relieving officer Lists the matters on which the relieving officer should satisfy themselves himself before

assuming charge of the watch

Describes how the watch should be kept and lists the points to which attention should bepaid

Describes the actions to take on receiving a storm warning or in an emergencythreatening the safety of the ship

Lists the entries which should be made in the log-book

Keeping a Safe Deck Watch in Port When Carrying Hazardous Cargo

Defines 'hazardous cargo'

States that sufficient personnel should be readily available on board when carryinghazardous cargo in bulk

Explains states that special requirements may be necessary for special types of ships orcargo, particularly with respect to:

the number of crew required on board

the state of readiness of fire-fighting appliances and other safety equipment

special port regulations

communications with the shore in the event of an emergency arising

special precautions to prevent pollution of the environment

States that the officer of the watch should be aware of the nature of the hazards and any

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Bridge resourcemanagement

Knowledge of bridgerecourse managementprinciples, including:

.1 allocation,assignment, andprioritization of

recourses

.2 effectivecommunication

.3 assertiveness andleadership

.4 obtaining andmaintaining

special precautions necessary for the safe handling of cargo

States that the officer of the watch should be aware of the appropriate action in the eventof a spillage or fire

Describes the procedure for entry into enclosed spaces using a 'permit to work', and themonitoring of work in progress

Describes the arrangements and procedures for rescue from an enclosed space in anemergency

Bridge Resource Management

Note that this section is intended to ensure that trainees can apply the generic leadership,teamwork and resource management competence developed in Function 3 to the bridgeenvironment.

Describes the basic principles of bridge resource management

Explains how responsibility for the safety is clearly defined at all times, including periodswhen the master is on the bridge and while under pilotage

Demonstrates clear, concise communications and acknowledgements (at all times) in aseaman-like manner

Demonstrates the allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources

Demonstrates the importance of ensuring the effectiveness of communication between

bridge team members

Explains the importance of ensuring the effectiveness of information exchange with pilot

Demonstrates effective information exchange

Defines situational leadership

Explains the relationship between assertiveness and leadership

Explains the importance of challenge and response

Explains the importance of obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

Demonstrates appropriate challenges and responses

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situational awareness

.5 consideration of teamexperience

Knowledge of blindpilotage techniques

The use of reporting inaccordance with theGeneral Principles forShip Reporting Systemsand with VTSprocedures

Demonstrates the ability to maintain situational awareness in complex situations

Knowledge of navigational techniques used for safe navigation in restricted visibility

Explains the importance of using parallel index techniques using Radar

Describes the provisions for using video mapping on Radar/ARPA

Describes the use of reporting in accordance with the general principles for ship reportingsystems and with VTS procedures

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