This checklist is to be completed by the officer on Watch on each occasion that restricted visibility is encountered and a Log Entry made.
- Has the following equipment been brought into operation.
- Radar / ARPA or Other Plotting Facilities.
- Manual Steering.
- VHF.
- Fog Signalling Apparatus.
- Navigation Lights.
- Echo Sounder, If in soundings( shallow water) .
- Watertight Doors as appropriate.
- Helmsman on stand by .
- Have Lookouts been posted.
- Have The Master And The Engine Room been informed.
- Are The 1972 International Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea being complied with, particularly with regard to proceeding at a Safe Speed and RULE 19.
- Has the possiblity of anchoring been considered.
