B767-300 and 300 ER
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Landed As Precaution
Aircraft
Just prior to returning from my crew break; I was given an expedited call to return to the cockpit. Upon entering; I noted the Captain windshield had major cracking and pitting with a dark area near the middle. I took the first observer seat and ran the checklist for Windshield Damage. Mayday was declared; and emergency descent initiated. During the descent we determined that [a nearby airport] met the criteria for nearest suitable airport. I verified completion of the Emergency Landing; Emergency Descent; and Windshield Damage checklists while assisting with numerous communication duties with company; and other aircraft assisting us with comm relay due to our low altitude. Divert at 10000 feet was uneventful; with normal FO landing. No company or ATC procedures were violated during the event.
B767-300 First Officer reported they diverted to a nearby alternate when the Captain's windshield exhibited cracking.