Following are the basic check item that should be taken into account by deck officer while performing anchor watch
- Instruction from the Master or Chief Officer
- Ships position as per swinging circle as marked on chart
- Signals, lights, and shapes now in use Is deviation of the vessel’s current position from measured position within the value given by master?
- Is under keel clearance being monitored and any change in UKC on similar heading investigated?
- Are VHF receivers set to the correct working / watch channels?
- Is there any ship (anchored or underway) that is likely to collide with own vessel.
- Is anchor chain monitored for excess weight?
- Reporting and record of necessary matters?
- Is the accommodation ladder raised to deck level when not in use?
- Is safety net fitted properly?
- Is lighting sufficient?
- Are any small crafts approaching vessel (ISPS watch maintained)?
- Visitors identity, number, and business
- Is any oil floating on sea around the vessel?
- Necessary items entered in Logbook?
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