Bells
Bells rung at 0800 hours
What is eight bells
In charge of safety of the ship and personnel, navigation, damage control, routine administration and anti collision
Who is Officer of the Watch
1600 to 1800
Watch from 2000 to 0000
First watch
Bells rung at 1000 hrs
What is four bells
Responsible for mustering the watch during turnover, assigning personnel to positions, and conducting hourly rounds on the ship
Who is the Petty Officer of the Watch
Timings for the afternoon watch
1200 to 1600
Watch from 0800 to 1200
Forenoon watch
Bells run at 1130hrs
What is 7 bells
Under the supervision of the QM, they are responsible for steering the course
Who is the Helmsman
Timings for the last dog watch
1800 to 2000
Watch from 1800 to 2000
Last dog watch
Bells rung at 1200hrs
What is 8 bells
Responsible for warching and reporting any objects, vessels, or aircraft to the OOW
Who is the lookout
Timings for the morning watch
0400 to 0800
Watch from 0000 to 0400
Middle watch
Bells rung at 0930hrs
What is 3 bells
Remains closed up at the steering position on the ship during the duration of the watch
Who is the quartermaster
Timings for the middle watch
0000 to 0400
Watch from 1200 to 1600
Afternoon watch