Watchkeeping Handover: What to Pass On
Two minutes decide whether the next four hours start with a clear picture or a gap nobody has noticed yet. What to establish, what to pass on, and when not to take the watch at all.
Officer of the Watch
Bridge Watchkeeping Duties: Keeping a Safe Navigational Watch
The officer of the watch carries sole responsibility for a ship’s safety while others sleep. Here are the duties, rules, and judgment calls that define a safe bridge watch.