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If restricted visibility
is encountered or expected. |
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If traffic conditions or
movements of other ships are causing concern.
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If difficulty is
experienced in maintaining course. |
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On failure to sight land,
a navigation mark or obtain soundings by the expected
time. |
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If, unexpectedly, land or
a navigation mark is sighted or change in sounding
occurs. |
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On the breakdown of the
engines, steering gear, or any essential navigational
equipment. |
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In heavy weather, if in
any doubt about the possibility of weather damage.
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If the ship meets any
hazard to navigation, such as ice or derelicts.
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In any other emergency or
situation in which the OOW is in any doubt.
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