There are numerous conventions covering the safety and management of vessels which you ought to be aware of what is in force, so to covering your actions at sea but not in a lot of detail but in particular;

• COSWP Code of Safe Working Practice • GMDSS Global Maritime Distress Safety System • STCW Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch keeping for Seafarers • ILO International Labour Organisation • IMO International Maritime Organization • MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships • SAR International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue • SOLAS International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

Congratulations. As you now hold a Leading Volunteer grading it is important for you to practice your skills so that in any event you can assume command of the vessel.

• Giving advice • Being clear • Dependable • Reliable • Encouraging • Guiding

• Leading • Mediating • Resolve issues • Un-supervised • Recognition • Train

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