What are essential 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:
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Steer
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Communicate clearly with other bridge personnel and other shipboard locations
Assist the navigating officer in watch activities including:
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Making weather observations
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Monitoring alarms and indicators
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Safety and security checks
Keep a lookout including:
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Reporting sights sounds and weather changes which may affect the vessel
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Identifying, reporting, and giving relative bearings, of sounds, lights and other objects.
