Description
Stand watch in ships’ bows, sterns, or bridge wings. Look out for obstructions in the ship’s path and locate navigational aids such as buoys. Determine geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations and depth sounders. Perform navigational watches while underway, and safety watches, anchor watches and dock watches at other times as deemed prudent by the Captain, in accordance with normal bridge management procedures.
Alternative labels
take turn on ship’s watch
taking turn on watch
standing watch
standing watch on vessel
take watch turn
stand watch
take turn on watch
stand watch on ship
taking turn on ship’s watch
standing watch on ship
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Stand watch on vessel is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Boatswain: Boatswains organise the crew on deck and at the fishing hold to execute the orders received from a superior. They coordinate the operations of maintenance, manoeuvres, assembly and repair of fishing gear and sorting, processing and preserving of the catches while observing the hygienic standards and established safety regulations.
Optional skill
Stand watch on vessel is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Stand watch on vessel – ESCO
