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COMMAND
The responsibility for the safe direction and
management of all tasks and functions of a ship and her
company, exercised by the Commanding Officer. Also
known as the safe conduct of the ship.
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CONDUCTCONDUCT
““The direction of a team orThe direction of a team or
management of a series of tasks inmanagement of a series of tasks in
the performance of a function”the performance of a function”
Examples:Examples: Conduct of the shipConduct of the ship
CONDUCT OF NAVCONDUCT OF NAV
Conduct of operationsConduct of operations
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CHARGECHARGE
““The authority delegated by theThe authority delegated by the
Commanding Officer (or otherCommanding Officer (or other
officer to whom command orofficer to whom command or
conduct has been delegated) to theconduct has been delegated) to the
OOW for the safety of the ship atOOW for the safety of the ship at
sea”sea”
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CONTROLCONTROL
““The action of a functionalThe action of a functional
superior in issuing instruction andsuperior in issuing instruction and
guidance in a clearly definedguidance in a clearly defined
professional field”professional field”
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EXECUTIONEXECUTION
““The act of putting into effect (theThe act of putting into effect (the
navigation plan, Captain’s orders,navigation plan, Captain’s orders,
etc)”etc)”
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ADVISINGADVISING
““The act of providing informationThe act of providing information
to assist the recipient in making ato assist the recipient in making a
decision”decision”
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CAPTAIN/OOWCAPTAIN/OOW
RELATIONSHIPRELATIONSHIP
Captain delegatesCaptain delegates chargecharge to OOWto OOW
Captain can take the ship at any timeCaptain can take the ship at any time
by:by:
• Direct Conning OrderDirect Conning Order
• ““I have the Ship….”I have the Ship….”
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C/O & OOW RELATIONSHIPC/O & OOW RELATIONSHIP
C/O may take the ship at any time inC/O may take the ship at any time in
the same manner as the Captainthe same manner as the Captain
If delegated Conduct should beIf delegated Conduct should be
treated as Captaintreated as Captain
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CONTROL
BRIDGE CONTROL
The normal transit / passage state is termed ‘Bridge Control’.
The OOW has charge of the ship and is responsible not only for
the safety of the ship, but also for the conduct and co-ordination
of all operations.
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A
GOODBRIDGE TEAMGOODBRIDGE TEAM
Efficient, all round visual watch from bridgeEfficient, all round visual watch from bridge
team and lookoutsteam and lookouts
Instinctive knowledge of bridge layout andInstinctive knowledge of bridge layout and
ship capabilitiesship capabilities
Pre-briefed, frequently exercised and co-Pre-briefed, frequently exercised and co-
ordinated bridge team response toordinated bridge team response to emergenciesemergencies
and accidentsand accidents
Accurate, shift and anticipatory chartwork andAccurate, shift and anticipatory chartwork and
navigationnavigation
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A
GOODBRIDGE TEAM(Cont’d)GOODBRIDGE TEAM(Cont’d)
Instinctive assessments of relative velocityInstinctive assessments of relative velocity
coupled with complete knowledge of the rule ofcoupled with complete knowledge of the rule of
the roadthe road
Efficient conduct of ships routine andEfficient conduct of ships routine and
operationsoperations
Conscientious compilation of records, logs,Conscientious compilation of records, logs,
checklists stateboards etcchecklists stateboards etc
Good knowledge of bridge file – safety checksGood knowledge of bridge file – safety checks
etcetc
Clear, complete and formal handoversClear, complete and formal handovers
Clear appreciation of responsibilities ie who’sClear appreciation of responsibilities ie who’s
in charge of the shipin charge of the ship
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Bridge OrganisationBridge Organisation
Pilotage:Pilotage: CaptainCaptain
C / OC / O
OOWOOW
Pilot may be embarkedPilot may be embarked
Berthing & Unberthing:Berthing & Unberthing:
CaptainCaptain
C / OC / O
Pilot may be embarkedPilot may be embarked
