Bridge Watchkeeping 
Admission level:
Candidates for certificates of competency as deck officer who are following an approved training programme, as well as junior Naval officers preparing for Bridge Watchkeeping Board examinations.
Objective:
To give participants the confidence and ability to conduct a safe navigational watch under normal everyday conditions.
Duration:
5 days
Course Content:
- Use of rule of the road in realistic ship simulation exercises.
- Use of passage planning in compilation of exercises.
- Practice of watchkeeping duties in respect to maintaining a safe navigational watch.
- Improving VHF communication skills.
- Performing Search and rescue exercises.
Test:
No. Instructor carries out continuous evaluation and assessment.
Certification:
SAMTRA certificate endorsed Force Technology, meeting the competence requirements as outlined in the STCW convention Table A-ll/1 and Section A Vlll/2 Part 3.
Additional Information:
Course is SAMSA accredited and TETA recognised. Complies with the STCW Code regulations AII/1 and A-VII/2.