NENS301 – Tutorial 2.
Bridge Team Management
2.1. Discuss the drawbacks to effective bridge team management.
2.2. What are the basic requirements for a smooth and efficient operation of a
bridge?
2.3. In recent years a number of different types of equipment have been
introduced to improve the safety of navigation. However, groundings and
collisions still occur. What are the main reasons for these incidents?
2.4. How can casualties at sea be avoided?
2.5 When should the OOW call the master?
2.6 Explain the duties of a lookout on the bridge.
2.7 Why is it essential for a verbal confirmation when the OOW hands over the
con to the master, and what evidence can show that the handover took place?
2.8 Why is it essential to maintain a bell book on the bridge?
2.9 What should be a prime objective of shipowners and masters with regard to
bridge resource management?
2.10 Why should the echo sounder be switched on when approaching land after an
ocean crossing?
2.11 How should progress be monitored along a pre-planned track?
2.12 When are lookouts required for duty on the bridge? Explain why this is
necessary.