Steam heating in fuel tanks, cargo tanks & freshwater tanks.
Radar scanners.
Bridge front windows.
Accommodation.
Steam winches.
Deck seal
Lifeboat fuel tank & fresh water.
Emergency steering hydraulic header tank.
Ensure proper winter gear available for the crew. The seriousness of frostbites discussed with all personnel.
Ensure steam water inlets have steam heating coils or compressed air blowing pipes.
Avoid any accumulation of seawater on deck.
Portable steam hoses to be rigged & kept handy for external heating.
Ice accumulation can occur on rigging & structures which can effect stability hence the same should be checked regularly. Also personnel to be aware that the accumulation can fall off on deck & so to be careful when working within these areas.
Crew to use catwalk / walkways where ever possible, or else rig deck safety line from fwd to aft on both port & stbd side.
Main sea water recirculation system to be regulated to maintain set values at ~ 250
Enclosed fresh water cooling system to have anti freeze.
Check specification of stern tube l.o, if antifreeze additives required.
Master to make a report with the following information on encountering air temperatures below freezing associated with gale force winds causing severe ice accummulation on ships: