Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	
Competence	Knowledge, understanding and proficiency	Methods for 
demonstrating 
competence	Criteria for 
evaluating competence	
Maintain a safe navigational watch	Watchkeeping

Thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972, as amended

Thorough knowledge of the Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch

The use of routeing in accordance with the General Provisions on Ships’ Routeing

The use of information from navigational equipment for maintaining a safe navigational watch

Knowledge of blind pilotage techniques

The use of reporting in accordance with the General Principles for Ship Reporting Systems and with VTS procedures	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:

.1   approved in-service experience;

.2   approved training ship experience

.3   approved simulator training, where appropriate

.4   approved laboratory equipment training	The conduct, handover and relief of the watch conforms with accepted principles and procedures

A proper look-out is maintained at all times and in such a way as to conform to accepted principles and procedures

Lights, shapes and sound signals conform with the requirements contained in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended, and are correctly recognized

The frequency and extent
of monitoring of traffic, the ship and the environment conform with accepted principles and procedures

A proper record is maintained of the movements and activities relating to the navigation of the ship

Responsibility for the safety of navigation is clearly defined at all times, including periods when the master is on the bridge and while under pilotage