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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Maintain watch on bridge when berthed or anchored
   • Checks and inspections are scheduled to comply with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
2. Appropriate action is taken in the event of irregularities or abnormal conditions to maximise the safety and integrity of vessel
3. Restrictions on access to vessel by non-authorised persons are followed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
4. Internal and external communications systems are used according to organisational procedures
5. Maintain watch on bridge when at sea
   • Proper watch is maintained at all times according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
6. Lights, shapes and sound signals are correctly recognised and acted upon
7. Frequency and extent of monitoring traffic, vessel and environment are scheduled to conform with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
8. Wheelhouse communication is maintained with other crew members on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
9. Clear and concise wheelhouse communications are maintained and clarification is sought from or given to other crew members when watch information or instructions are not clearly understood
10. Log and record books are maintained according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
11. Respond to potential emergency situations
    • Watchkeeping problems and emergency situations are promptly reported to crew according to organisational procedures
12. Distress signals are recognised and acted upon
13. Appropriate action is taken to handle watchkeeping problems and emergency situations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
14. Manage crew performing watchkeeping and lookout duties
    • Watchkeeping schedule is developed with due regard to crew qualifications, experience and organisational procedures
15. Instructions are provided on watchkeeping and lookout requirements in relation to monitoring traffic, vessel and environment
16. Clear and concise roles and responsibilities of watchkeeping team are established
17. Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
18. Fatigue management strategies are correctly applied in allocating watchkeeping and lookout duties

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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