Release to Third Parties by Special Authorisation of Management only
Bridge and Engine Watchkeeping
1.	Purpose
	The execution of watchkeeping in accordance with the rules is of elementary importance for the safety of the ship. Therefore Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG regulates the fundamental processes in this Procedure.
2.	Application
	This Documented Procedure applies on all ships managed / operated by Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG.
3.	Definitions and Abbreviations (refer to VA-001)
4.	Responsibilities
	The Master is responsible for making out watch schedules and watch instructions, but can delegate this activity to the Chief Officer and Chief Engineer for their own departments.
	Responsibility for the proper execution of his watch lies first of all with the watchkeeper himself.
	Responsibility for the supervision of the watch operation lies with the officers / engineers of the watch, the Chief Officer and Chief Engineer for their departments and the Master.

5.	Description of Routines
5.1	Watch Schedule
	For the departments where watchkeeping takes place, watch schedules are drawn up. In these watch schedules it is determined how the individual watches are manned. For port lay-periods or the transition from port lay-period to sea voyage special watch schedules are drawn up, provided that it is necessary to deviate from the general watch schedule. Watchkeepers can only be crew members holding the necessary qualifications.
	The watch schedules are clearly displayed.
5.2	Condition of Watchkeepers
	Watch can only be kept by crew members who are physically and mentally in good condition. The officers / engineers of the watch, the Chief Officer and the Chief Engineer for their department, and the Master carry out appropriate screening.
	Crew members, who are partially or continually unsuitable for watchkeeping, are e.g.(listing without claiming completeness) under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, overtired, sick or injured, mentally unconcentrated or otherwise disturbed, proven repeatedly not to have kept proper watch according to the rules, etc..
5.3	Watch Instruction
	The Chief Officer and the Chief Engineer each draw up a watch instruction for their own departments, containing general requirements and special requirements for that particular ship for watchkeeping at sea and in port.
	The following are especially to be determined: Taking / Handing over watch Instructing watchkeepers Reporting special incidents General watch duties Regular checks / rounds Operating with unmanned engine room Safety at Work Bad weather Restricted waters Emergencies
	The watch instructions are countersigned by the Master and clearly displayed.
6.	References and Remarks
6.1	Reference Documents
	STCW Code VA-003 Change of Command VA-004 Drug and Alcohol Abuse VA-007 Standing Orders, Night Orders VA-022 Navigation in Restricted Waters VA-023 Heavy Weather Navigation VA-023.1 Navigating in Ice VA-045 Working and Resting Times for Watchkeepers

6.2	Bibliography
	SOLAS Schiffssicherheitsvorschriften Code of Safe Working Practice for Meerchant Seamen
6.3	Remarks
	none
7.	Documentation
	Watch Instruction Deck and Engine Log Book Journals and Records to be maintained during watch
8.	Revision of Documents
	Party responsible for the editorial revision of this procedure:
	Designated Person
9.	Distribution
	All Safety Management Manuals
	Additional Copies:
	none
10.	Attachments
	none

Procedure

Schiffahrtskontor tom Wörden GmbH & Co. KG Wilhelm-Schröder-Str. 3 D-21726 Oldendorf

VA-046

Revision 3

17.12.02

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Procedure

Reederei Heinz Corleis Kampweg 4a D-21706 Drochtersen

prepared: 20.09.02	approved: 20.09.02	released: 20.09.02	Revision 1
			Procedure No.: VA-046
M. Blohm	H.Corleis	M. Blohm	Page 1 of 3

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