This checklist is to be completed by the officer on Watch on each occasion that restricted visibility is encountered and entry made in deck log book to record compliance with this form.
Both Radar, ARPA / plotting facilities kept ON, controls like gain, tuning properly set and long range scanning carried out. All targets tracked. Radar performance checked
YES / NO / NA
Vessel on hand Steering as required and Additional steering motor kept ON (where possible)
YES / NO / NA
Fog Signalling Apparatus kept ON and sounded at appropriate intervals
YES / NO / NA
Navigation Lights ON
YES / NO / NA
VHF ON and watch maintained on CH 16 and the local working channel, if applicable
YES / NO / NA
All watertight Doors closed
YES / NO / NA
Echo sounder ON , if in shallow waters
YES / NO / NA
All available navigational aids used
YES / NO / NA
Lookout(s) been posted in suitable position and helmsman on stand-by
YES / NO / NA
Manning level increased on bridge as required
YES / NO / NA
Master and Engine room been informed and engines put on “Standby”
YES / NO / NA
COLREGS being complied with, particularly with regard to rule 19 and
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