What are duties of OOW in Anchor Watch?

While at anchor, the OOW should:

• Determine and plot the ship’s position on the appropriate chart as soon as practicable.
• When circumstances permit, cheek at sufficiently frequent intervals whether the ship is remaining securely at anchor by taking bearings of fixed navigation marks or readily identifiable shore objects.
• Ensure that proper lookout is maintained.
• Ensure that inspection pounds of the ship are made periodically.
• Observe meteorological and tidal conditions and the state of the sea.
• Notify the master and undertake all necessary measures if the ship drags anchor.
• Ensure that the state of readiness of the main engines and the other machinery is in accordance with the masters instructions.
• If visibility deteriorates, notify the master.
• Ensure that the ship exhibits the appropriate lights and shapes and that appropriate sound signals are made in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Take measures to protect the environment from pollution by the ship and comply with applicable pollution regulations.