- At first check passage plan for present voyage.
- Check chart of the voyage (way point, distance, no go area).
- Check publication, weather report and navigational warning.
- Give one hour notice to E/R.
- Equipment checked and ready to use (RPM indicator, emergency engine stop bridge and engine room telegraph, engine on bridge control, echo sounder).
- Equipment tested, synchronized and ready for use.
- Update AIS.
- Feed way point to GPS.
- Check communication facilities including bridge, engine room, mooring station, portable radio & VHF.
- Communication with port/dock authority.
- Check navigation and signal light.
- Check sound signaling apparatus.
- Steering gear test Manual, Auto, emergency.
- Check wind wiper and clear view screen.
- Is the ship secure for sea (cargo and cargo handling equipment, stability and draught) all crew on board).
- Gangway secure and also secure ISC.
- Check all antenna as per antenna plan.
- Contract with Pilot.
- Arranged for pilot embark and disembark.
- Pilot card ready.
- Anchor clear for use.
- Check bottom plug.
- Course recorder alignment.
- Synchronized all gyro repeater with gyro.
- Synchronized ships location.
- ECDIS & RADAR make ready for use.
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