Lists of testing of Bridge Equipments before departure?

List of equipments to be tested on bridge:

• Synchronize bridge clocks with chronometer and correct engine room clocks
• Check binoculars, azimuth mirrors, pen, pencils, rubbers, dividers, chart compass, parallel ruler  etc available.
• Arrange voyage charts in sequence
• Make log book and bridge movement book available
• Test 3 cm Radar and 10 cm Radar performance, operational and satisfactory.
• Test ARPA operational  and satisfactory
• Test walkie talkies with fully charged batteries
• Check echo sounder, working o.k. and recording paper available
• Check navigational ,alternative navigational ,Christmas tree and anchor lights on Bridge panel  by buzzer test
• Test bridge communication equipment, internal and external
• Test bridge engine room telegraph
• Align gyro repeaters (1-Bridge,2-Wings,1-Steering Flat) , Gyro stabilized radar(3cm ,10cm),  GPS,  AIS, ECDIS with master gyro and check compass error whenever possible
• Check magnetic compass and compare with the gyro compass
• Check both steering motors online and working
• Test steering gear and confirm the timing. port to stbd and stbd to port in 28 second.
• Check telegraph time recorder time, course alignment/working o.k. and enough paper available
• Check and test ALDIS  lamp from main and battery powers
• Test VHF equipment and select operational channels
• Test whistle
• Have wheelhouse and wings cleaned and glass cleared
• Make required Nautical publications available
• Confirm propeller, Rudder etc clear of all obstructions and post a watchman
• Test main engine
• Check deck power available and satisfactory
• Make sure that all information required by port authorities or pilot station is available
• Fill-up pilot card and keep it ready
• Contact pilot /Port authorities and exchange required information
• Confirm pilot boarding time and arrival way.
• If pilot coming by ladder, have it rigged and tested by responsible officer.
• Have lifebuoy with light and heaving line available at pilot ladder.
• Give sufficient notice to crew/additional staff for readiness
• Give appropriate notice to duty engineer for manoeuvring