Watchkeeping & Bridge Procedures
Master watchkeeping duties and bridge procedures for safe navigation
Learn watchkeeping procedures, bridge operations, collision avoidance, navigation watch duties, and safe navigation practices for efficient ship operations.
10 weeks
Intermediate
Hybrid
About This Course
This comprehensive course covers watchkeeping and bridge procedures. You'll learn watchkeeping duties, bridge operations, collision avoidance, navigation procedures, and safe navigation practices. The course includes practical training in bridge operations and watchkeeping. Through simulations and exercises, you'll develop the skills needed to keep safe and efficient navigation watches.
Course Curriculum
A comprehensive 10 weeks program covering all essential aspects
Watchkeeping Fundamentals
Understanding watchkeeping principles and duties
Duration: 1.5 weeks
- Watchkeeping duties
- STCW watchkeeping standards
- Watch organization
- Watch handover
Bridge Operations
Operate bridge equipment and systems
Duration: 2 weeks
- Bridge equipment
- Navigation systems
- Communication equipment
- Bridge procedures
Collision Avoidance
Apply collision avoidance rules and procedures
Duration: 2 weeks
- COLREGS
- Collision avoidance
- Traffic separation
- Emergency situations
Navigation Procedures
Execute navigation procedures during watch
Duration: 2 weeks
- Position monitoring
- Course keeping
- Navigation records
- Navigation procedures
Weather Monitoring
Monitor weather and sea conditions
Duration: 1.5 weeks
- Weather observation
- Weather reports
- Sea state assessment
- Weather routing
Emergency Procedures
Handle emergencies during watch
Duration: 1 week
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency communications
- Emergency navigation
- Emergency response
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Your Instructor
Chief Officer Sanjay Mehta
Watchkeeping Specialist
Chief Officer Mehta has 19 years of experience in watchkeeping and bridge operations. He has served as Chief Officer and has extensive experience in navigation watchkeeping. He specializes in bridge procedures, collision avoidance, and safe navigation practices.
Prerequisites
- Completion of Navigation & Seamanship Fundamentals
- Understanding of navigation principles
Ready to Start Learning?
Join hundreds of students who are already transforming spaces with this course
Next cohort starts: September 1, 2024
Schedule: Weekly live sessions on Mondays, 7 PM - 9 PM IST
✓ Certificate of completion included