This Checklist is to be completed by the 2nd Officer at least once per day and a Log Entry made.
- Have All Charts & Nautical Publications to be used been corrected upto date.
- Are Navarea Warning Broadcasts being monitored.
- Is participation in Area Reporting Systems (Eg. AMVER ) recommended.
- Is the ship’s position being fixed at regular intervals & at Least once daily.
- Are Errors Of Gyro / Magnetic Compasses being checked once a watch.
- The barometer is regularly observed and changes to the local weather being monitored.
- Practice celestial navigation regularly.
- Always post a lookout if a bridge task is time consuming.
- Practice Radar techniques ( in clear visibility).
- Monitor Radio communication for routine message.
- Make preparation for landfall,
- Ensure that emergency channels are operational and being monitored.
- Keep records upto date.
