What is meaning of Sea preparation for a vessel?

The OOW has an essential role to prepare the vessel as seaworthy, He should-

• Passage plan for the intended voyage been prepared.,
• The following equipment been cheeked and found ready for use :
  • anchors
  • bridge movement book/course and engine movement order.
  • echo sounder.
  • electronic navigational position fixing system.
  • gyro/magnetic compass and repeaters.
  • radar (s)
  • speed/distance recorder
  • clocks
• The following equipment been tested, synchronised and found ready for use :
  • bridge and engine room telegraphs, including
  • rpm indicators.
  • emergency engine stops
  • thrust controls and indicators, if fitted
  • controllable pitch propeller controls and indicators, if fitted.
  • Communication facilities, including
  • bridge to engine room/mooring station communications.
  • portable radios
  • VHF radio communications with port authority
  • navigation and signal lights including
  • search light, signaling lamp, morse light
  • sound signaling apparatus, including whistles
  • fog bell and gong system
  • steering gear including manual, auto pilot and emergency changeover arrangements and rudder indicators.
  • window wiper/clear view screen arrangements.
  • Ensure the Gangway is taken in and secured
  • Complete the pilot card as per masters satisfaction.
  • Ensure flying correct flays.
  • Ensure general readiness of the vsl.
  • Report to master about any unusualness.
  • Ensure the ship is secure for sea.
  • Cargo and cargo handling equipment secure
  • All hull openings secure and watertight
  • Cargo/passenger details available.
  • Stability and draught information available
  • All the crew on board and all shore personnel ashore.
  • The pilot disembarkation arrangements in place.