These free downloadable lecture resources in Portable Document Format (PDF) was made available to provide education and training resources to benefit the students and instructors in the Maritime Profession, especially the students of Capitol University particularly the College of Maritime Education and anyone interested in learning the Deck Watch Keeping for Officers. This covers the areas such as Watch arrangements; handing over and taking over the watch; the Duties and Responsibilities of Masters, officers, and ratings in keeping a safe navigational watch; Protection of the Marine Environment; Standard Helm Orders; Competence for duty; the Principles to be observed in keeping navigational watch with or without a Pilot; Maintaining an efficient look-out; Safe Speed; Checks and Maintenance of Navigational Equipments; Compliance with SOLAS Chapter V/19; Conduct of Watch in Clear and in Restricted Visibility; Bridge Team Composition; Maneuvering and Warning Signals; and other information essential in keeping of a Navigational Watch for Deck Officers. It was hoped that these PDF lecture resources in accordance with STCW 95 requirements will give information and guidance on the keeping and maintaining a safe watch at sea. These resources as well are available for free in powerpoint format. Continue to the Deckwatch Section >>
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