2.14.2.3 HANDING OVER THE WATCH
The Master should instruct his/her officers not to hand over the watch
if the relieving officer or other watch members appear unfit
until the relieving officer is fully briefed
until the relieving officer is satisfied that the contents of any specific
instructions are understood
until the vision of the relieving watch members is fully adjusted to
the light conditions
unless the vessel’s position, course and speed are clear
until the relieving officer is aware of the navigational situation and
the traffic
until manoeuvres initiated immediately prior to handing over the watch
have been completed and the situation is clear.
If an officer of the watch is in charge and the Master attends the bridge,
the Master should clearly state when he/she
takes over from the watchkeeping officer, or
handing navigational command back to the watchkeeping officer. Such
a takeover or hand back needs to be reported in writing in the relevant log.