Maritime Principles of a Navigational Watch

Learn about maritime principles, personnel and the varying conditions of navigational watches in this free course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Describe the principles of watchkeeping
List the factors deciding the level of watchkeeping
Explain the different levels of watchkeeping at sea
Describe the STCW requirements for rest hours of watchkeepers
Explain the organisation of the watchkeeping duties on a ship
Discuss the basic duties of the watch officer, lookout and helmsman
Describe how the BPG can be put to use for onboard teamwork and learning for the OOW
Summarise the purpose of the BPG and its usefulness under shipboard emergency situations

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