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  The ICS Bridge Procedures Guide is widely acknowledged as the principal industry guidance on safe bridge procedures, and is used by Masters, watchkeeping officers, companies and training institutions worldwide. The Guide is referenced in the footnotes of several International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions. The new edition continues to embrace […]

2016 Bridge Procedures Guide – 5th Edition

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Previous Orals Reports The links below contain previous orals reports submitted by users. Have you have recently sat your orals and have a report on your experience/questions? If so please submit an article. Such first hand accounts provide invaluable support to your colleagues. If you need help submitting an article read […]

EOOW – Orals Reports

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  Once you’ve have your cargo safely loaded onto the deck it needs to be secured. There are number of ways of effectively doing this including: Wires Chains  Rope  Straps “Tomming-off” Brackets Welding   Each of these methods is discussed in more details in this attached  PowerPoint. [gview file=”https://officerofthewatch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Deck-Cargo-Securing-Arrangements.pptx”]

Securing a Deck Cargo – OOW

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  The PowerPoint below provides guidance to Deck Officers concerning the loading of bulk cargos. In particular it discusses the loading requirements and constraints as well as stowage options for such cargo.   [gview file=”https://officerofthewatch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Bulk-Cargoes.pptx”]  

Bulk Cargo Loading – OOW

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Prior to loading any cargo its important that the hold is properly prepared. The process of preparing holds for cargo work is regularly examined at OOW Oral Examinations and also potentially during OOW SQA written exams.     [gview file=”https://officerofthewatch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hold-Preparation.pptx”]

Cargo Hold Preparation

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  Dry cargo space calculations at the OOW level take account of a number of factors these include: The cargo stowage factor (SF) Broken Stowage (BS) Grain Space Bale Space All of the above including example calculations are discussed in the following PowerPoint: [gview file=”https://officerofthewatch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Dry-Cargo-Calculations.pptx”]

Dry Cargo Space Calculations OOW

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  When loading deck cargo their is 5 basic considerations that must be taken into account by the OOW these are: Strength Stability Visibility Drainage Safe Access The PowerPoint below discusses these in further detail and is available to download for offline viewing. [gview file=”https://officerofthewatch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Basics-for-Loading-Deck-Cargo.pptx”]          

Deck Cargo OOW Basic Considerations

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  Toms Chartwork Rules is an easy to follow downloadable PDF that guides you through the following practical chartwork problems: Allowing. Transferred position lines. Transferred position circles. Single alteration of course. Horizontal sextant angles. Vertical sextant angles. Counteracting. Luminous and geographic ranges.   [gview file=”https://officerofthewatch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Toms-Rules-for-Chartwork.pdf”]  

Toms Chartwork Rules

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There are numerous situations in which it may be necessary to contact the Chief Engineer and you will find many lists online which detail specific scenarios or examples. Many would argue however that, depending on the manning of your vessel, it is more likely that you will raise most concerns […]

When to call the Chief Engineer

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This PowerPoint is intended to deliver a very brief introduction into various areas of Maritime Law that impact the Engineering Officer of the Watch. The specific areas covered include: IMO SOLAS,1974 MARPOL 73/78 STCW, 1978 ISM Code COSWP [gview file=”https://officerofthewatch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Maritime-Law-Intro.pptx”]    

EOOW Maritime Law – A Brief Introduction

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It’s imperative that every Watchkeeping Officer has a sound knowledge of the correct actions to take when entering restricted visibility. The BPG (Bridge Procedures Guide) contains a helpful supporting checklist which is available to download below. The immediate actions are as follows: Inform the Master. This is also a statutory legal […]

Actions When Entering Restricted Visibility

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