Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch, typically responsible for life-saving and fire-fighting appliances and the 08–12 watch.
Responsibilities
Keep the bridge watch in compliance with COLREGs and STCW watchkeeping standards
Inspect and maintain LSA and FFA; keep their records and certificates current
Assist in cargo operations, mooring and anchoring stations
Assist the Master / Chief Officer with drills, flag and port paperwork
Maintain bridge logbook and watch records
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW II/1 Certificate of Competency – OIC Navigational Watch (≥ 500 GT)
STCW IV/2 GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC)
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
STCW VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting
STCW VI/4-1 Medical First Aid
STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
ECDIS generic training (STCW A-II/1, A-II/2) + equipment type-specific familiarization (ISM)
Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting & Use of ARPA – operational level
Bridge Resource Management / Bridge Team Management (STCW A-II/1, A-II/2)
Leadership & Teamwork (STCW A-II/1 / A-III/1 / A-III/6)
STCW V/1-1 Basic Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Ops or V/1-2 Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Ops (tankers / gas carriers)
STCW V/3 Basic IGF Code training (gas / low-flashpoint-fuelled ships)
STCW V/4 Basic training for ships in polar waters (if trading in polar waters)
STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Ship Simulator & Bridge Teamwork training