Abide by passage plan, alter course(s) as required, double check the plotted course prior to alteration with due regard of observation of hood seamanship.Use long range scanning for early detection, use higher range to make land fall on radar.Check for presence of all the vessels in the vicinity and data pertaining to CPA, TCPA, range bearing, bow crossing range, bow crossing distance, visual bearing are of great use. Acquire all targets and assess the risk of collision.Check UKC even though not in soundings, uncharted dangers may exist.Position must be double checked by mean of alternative means of position fixing, visual fixes to be taken if possible.Keep sharp look out for suspicious boat, especially when plying in pirate infested area/ high risk area.Plot the vessel’s position as per position plotting interval decided by Master or as per company’s instructions.Keep proper look out by sight, hearing and all available means (Radar, ARPA, VHF, MF, HF, AIS, binoculars etc.) be alert have good perception of the environment (situational awareness.).Compare compasses, all repeaters must be synchronized with Master Gyro.Basic Principles of Safety at sea while performing Navigational Watch as an officer on watch (OOW) in General:.
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