Critical skill requirements for bridge crew at the support level

The requirements for bridge watch ratings are listed in STCW Chapter II, Table A II/4.

Bridge crew at the support level should be able to:

• Steer

• Communicate clearly with other bridge personnel and other shipboard locations

Assist the navigating officer in watch activities including:

• Making weather observations

• Monitoring alarms and indicators

• Safety and security checks

Keep a lookout including:

• Reporting sights sounds and weather changes which may affect the vessel

• Identifying, reporting, and giving relative bearings, of sounds, lights and other objects.