Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up bridge equipment
- Use radar to safely navigate
- Radar is operated according to manufacturer instructions to produce data on position of vessel, other vessels and fixed objects
- Radar plot is constructed on radar plotting sheet and automatic plotting devices are initialised
- Systematic radar observations of vessels in the vicinity are made and risk of collision is determined
- Radar data is used to obtain a position fix for vessel using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers
- Radar bearings are corrected for vessel heading and compass error as appropriate
- Adjustments are made to vessel course and speed to maintain safety of navigation
- Manoeuvring signals are made at appropriate time according to regulations
- Use bridge equipment to safely navigate
- Bridge equipment is safely and efficiently used to conduct navigation of vessel
- Position of vessel is monitored during voyage to ensure planned passage is followed
- Movements of vessels in the vicinity are monitored to ensure collision situations do not occur
- Adjustments are made to vessel course and speed to maintain safety of navigation
- Manoeuvring signals are made at appropriate time according to regulations
- Bridge equipment is maintained according to manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures
- Maintain navigational records
- Navigational data produced by bridge equipment that should be retained to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements is identified
- Navigational data is stored electronically or in hard copy as required by organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
- Security and access requirements for data are adhered to according to organisational procedures