Appendix 1

Watchkeeping arrangements and principles to be observed

[Section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code]

Note: A condensed guide to watchkeeping arrangements and principles as they apply to the navigational watch is set out in Appendix 3 and as they apply to the engineering watch in Appendix 4.

1 Certification

1.1 The officer in charge of the navigational or deck watch must be qualified in accordance with Marine Orders, Part 3 (Seagoing Qualifications) appropriate to the duties related to navigational or deck watchkeeping.

1.2 The officer in charge of the engineering watch must be qualified in accordance with the provisions of Marine Orders, Part 3 (Seagoing Qualifications) appropriate to the duties related to engineering watchkeeping.

2 Voyage planning

2.1 General requirements

2.1.1 The intended voyage must be planned in advance taking into consideration all pertinent information and any course laid down must be checked before the voyage commences.

2.1.2 The chief engineer officer must, in consultation with the master, determine in advance the needs of the intended voyage, taking into consideration the requirements for fuel, water, lubricants, chemicals, expendable and other spare parts, tools, supplies and any other requirements.

2.2 Planning prior to each voyage

2.2.1 Prior to each voyage the master of every ship must ensure that the intended route from the port of departure to the first port of call is planned using adequate and appropriate charts and other nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage, containing accurate, complete and up‑to‑date information regarding those navigational limitations and hazards which are of a permanent or predictable nature, and which are relevant to the safe navigation of the ship.