BRIDGE EQUIPMENT
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Port : Date : Time :
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| AIS correctly programmed |
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Position cross checked by two independent sources |
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| Correct VHF channels selected |
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Bridge Comms, internal, external and portable tested |
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| Master-Pilot Information Exchange Form completed |
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Speed Log operational and properly set |
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| Bridge / Engine Telegraph Tested , RPM Indicators checked |
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GMDSS station correctly programmed |
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| Propeller and rudder clear of obstructions |
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Whistles/Fog bell/Gong Sysytem operational |
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| Gyro alignment checked and gyro repeater & inputs checked |
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Aldis Lamp / Battery operational |
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| Radar operational Route Entered / Mapping on the screen |
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Navigation / anchor / Christmas tree lights operational and associated alarms tested. |
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| GPS position cross checked, Way Points enteredDatum Shift Noted. |
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Fire Detection and Cargo/Gas Alarm switched to the Bridge (if applicable) |
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| Required flags, lights shapes available |
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All clocks and time recorders synchronised |
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| Echo Sounder, Course Recorder, Telegraph printer recording accurately and time input checked and annotated |
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Window wiper/Clear view screens Operational |
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PASSAGE PLAN
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GENERAL
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| Berth to berth passage plan prepared and available. Voyage charts prepared and available. |
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Notice Given to Engine room |
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| Danger Areas / No-Go Area’s / Abort points / Contingency plans highlighted on the chart |
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Helmsman on the bridge |
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| Parallel Indexing / mapping on the radar and charts as per Passage Plan |
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Embarkation/Dis-embarkation arrangements ready |
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| Planned use of Visual bearings, Radar ranges, clearing bearings and transits |
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PA announcement made for all vistors to depart the vessel /All Ships crew on board |
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| Advice and recommendations of Sailing Directions and ALRS Vol 6 immediately available |
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Security & Stowaway checks conducted. |
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| Nautical publications available (ALRS, ALL & ATT) |
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All relevant Checklist/Logs filled up |
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| Tidal heights and streams understood and highlighted on chart |
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Power for deck Machinery available / Deck Water ,Deck Air available |
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| Sufficient UKC / Air draught (corrected for squat, rolling, pitching) Position cross checked by independent sources |
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Cargo & Cargo Handling Gear Secured |
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| Weather forecast and current visibility assessed |
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All tank/hull openings secured and watertight |
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| Radar set up correctly (Route, PM, Scale, gain, clutter, stabilisation, CPA & TCPA alarms) / Position cross checked by independent sources |
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Stability & Draught Information available |
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| ECDIS set up correctly, route loaded & checked, Charts corrected, memory function enabled Position cross checked by independent sources |
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All concerened personnel adequately rested |
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STEERING GEAR CHECKS ( 12 Hrs Prior Departure ) Date : Time :
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| Engineer present in S/G Flat during tests |
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All Indicator lamps and alarms working correctly |
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| S/G Flat gyro aligned & Communications tested |
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Hand steering, NFU,Auto Pilot tested Using One /Both motors |
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| Rudder Indicator operational & Accurate |
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DUTY OFFICER
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MASTER
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