Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch

navigation function at the support level, as specified in column 1 of table A-ll/4.

for certification shall be required to provide evidence of having achieved the required standard of

competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteria

for evaluating competence specified in columns 3 and 4 of table A-ll/4 which shall include, but

not limited the following :

• keep a proper look-out by sight and hearing;
• steer the ship and also comply with helm orders in the English language;
• understand shipboard terms and definitions;
• use of appropriate internal communication and alarm systems;
• ability to understand orders and to communicate with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to watchkeeping duties;
• procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch;
• basic environmental protection procedures;
• operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures.

-be physically fit for duty as per required by Regulation I/9 of STCW-78, as amended and National standards;

-Passed a special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including an approved period of

seagoing service which shall not be less than two months.

trained and assessed in capacity of ratings forming part of a navigational watch.