- Has an Anchoring Plan been prepared and taken into account.
- Direction / Strength Of Wind, Current.
- Tidal Stream when manoeuvring at low speeds.
- Need for adequate sea room particularly to seaward.
- Speed reduction in ample time.
- Have the following been informed of the time of ‘Stand-By’ for Anchoring?
- The Engine Room.
- The Anchor Party.
- The Master.
- Is the following equipment ready for use?
- Lights / Shapes.
- Sound Signalling Apparatus.
- Anchor
- Has an anchor watch been established?
- Have instructions been issued to the officer of the watch / Engine Room on the following matters?
- Notice for main engines especially if weather deteriorates.
- Determining and regular checking of anchor position.
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