Introduction to Navigational Watchkeeping – Support Level

This course provides simulator training required for deck rating forming part of a navigational watch as per Table A-II/4 in STCW convention 1978 as amended.

To gain proficiency in following,

• A steady course is steered within acceptable limits, having regard to the area of navigation and prevailing sea state.
• Alterations of course are smooth and controlled.
• Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a seamanlike manner.
• Sound signals, lights and other objects are promptly detected and their approximate bearing, in degrees or points, is reported to the officer of the watch.