Definition
Watch handover and relief cover the transfer of navigational control, situational information, responsibilities, and immediate hazards between bridge watchkeepers or masters.
Why it matters
An incomplete or poorly timed handover can leave the relieving watch unaware of position, traffic, route limits, alarms, or pending manoeuvres. The concept is narrower than general bridge resource management and should be linked when the accident page describes a handover or relief failure.
Related concepts
- Bridge Resource Management
- Bridge Resource Management Failure
- Watchkeeping and navigation monitoring failure
- Fatigue and Alertness
Related incidents
Accidents linked to this concept are grouped by vessel type.