Maritime Risk International
Watchkeeping launch
The third edition of The Nautical Institute’s book Bridge Watchkeeping has been launched at a webinar entitled “Bridge Watchkeeping
– Keeping Vessels Safe”. Human error leads to many navigation-related shipping casualties. Between 2015 and 2020, 71 were
recorded, each incurring insurance claims of more than US$10 million. All who have responsibility for ships, their cargoes
and crews therefore have a vested interest in promoting best practice in watchkeeping. The new edition of Bridge Watchkeeping
should be an indispensable companion for newly qualified watchkeepers as they take on their new responsibilities. The text
has been completely revised and fully updated for the electronic bridge era.