Skills Checklist for 500 GT OOWs
STCW Code Table A-II/1?
Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more
Skills required to call yourself Competent
Interprets information from charts & publications
Uses primary method of position fixing for conditions
Can do navigational calculations and measurements
Checks performance of navigation equipment
Checks errors in magnetic and gyro compasses
Selects the most suitable mode of steering for prevailing conditions
Accurately interprets weather forecasts observes weather conditions
Conduct and handover the watch
Keep a lookout
Working knowledge of IRPCS
Keep a navigation log
Allocate and assign watch resources appropriately
Communicate clearly
Challenge questionable decisions
Ensure passage plans and current information is available
Interpret information from RADAR and ARPA accurately
Use RADAR for collision avoidance
Use manoeuvring signals
Identifies types and scales of emergencies and takes action appropriately
Recognises emergency and distress signals and gives instructions appropriately
Communications are clear and understood
Interprets publications
Drafts messages
Communicates successfully
Does not exceed the safe operating limits of the ship’s propulsion, steering and power systems
Adjusts course and speed to maintain safety of navigation
Communicates successfully
Performs cargo operations according to plan and safety regulations
Handles dangerous, hazardous cargo according to regulations
Communicates successfully
Inspects according to procedures
Reports defects according to procedures
Observes MARPOL requirements for ship operations
Complies with IMO intact stability criteria.
Maintains watertight integrity with accepted practice
Identifies SOLAS requirements?
Allocate duties to crew
Inform crew of expected standards of behaviour and work
Operations are planned and resources allocated properly