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Bridge Audit Check List
Bridge Audit Check List
Colregs
Lockers, platforms, mast head structures, access
ladders are in satisfactory condition
Colreg1990 The operational condition of all navigation lights and
Colregs alarms is satisfactory--check paint condition of nav.lamp 3/O
shade box/alarm on control pannel.
Compass Gyro compass 2/O
Gyro compass repeaters capable of being used for
2/O
Compass visual bearings.
Compass GYRO OFF COURSE ALARM 2/O
Compass Magnetic Off Course Alarm 2/O
Compass Gyro autopilot
STCW 95 Magnetic and gyro compasses are compared at least
A-VIII/2
3-1.34.2
each watch and the magnetic compass deviation in log
Compass
book shows as same asone in compass deviation C/O,2/O,3/O
card .
SOLAS V/12 A standard magnetic compass shall be fitted on ships of
(b)
150grt and upwards. A spare magnetic compass shall
Compass
be carried unless gyro compass fitted.
Illumination/bubbles - regular check required
SOLAS V / Performance of echo sounder to be tested on all
12(k), STWC
95 A-VIII/2
ranges.Date, place, range to be marked on recording
echo sounder
1.36 paper whenever echo sounder in use. Digital indicators
to be in operational condition if fitted
ENS Loran C 2/O
ENS Speed log 2/O
ENS Distance indicator 2/O
Propulsion RPM indicator and on bridge wings 2/O
ENS Rudder angle indicator and on bridge wings 2/O
Propulsion Engine room printer 2/O
ENS Anemometer 2/O
Propulsion Controllable pitch indictor and on bridge wings 2/O
Propulsion Bow thruster indicator 2/O
ENS Course Recorder. In bad weather condition keep it on
while in port (record of eventual ship's movement if off
berth)
SOLAS IV Expire of batteries,correctly fitted & armed.EPIRB to be
/Reg 15 EPIRB tested for operational efficiency ashore every 12 months
- certificate
The fire alarm control pannel checked to ensure all
Fire Systems 3/O
working in order.
The fixed gas detect control pannel checked to ensure
Fire Systems 3/O
all working in order.
SOLAS IV designated operator for primary responsibility for radio
REG16.1 GMDSS communication during distress incidents designated in 2/O
gmdss log
imo gmdss operating guidance for distress situation displayed
annex 8-12 GMDSS 2/O
clearly to GMDSS equipment
SOLAS IV communication equipment is clearly marked with the call
REG 6.2.5 GMDSS 2/O
sign,ship station identity
SSSCL the gmdss transmitting aerials are earthed/grounded
GMDSS 2/O
during cargo operation
STCW 95 The Navtex is programmed to receive navigation
A-VIII/2 GMDSS 2/O
5, BPG
warnings and weather forecasts
SOLAS V /
speed log
All ships over 500 grt to be fitted with devices to indicate
12(l) speed and distance
sextant with stop watch, azimuth circle or mirror,
Nav 2/O
shadow pins
Propulsion The bow thruster is operational (if fitted) C/E
Propulsion The stern thruster is operational (if fitted) C/E
Propulsion Engine room printer
Res A 528 weather fax.To be used for every voyage if fitted o/b
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BRIDGE AUDIT CHECK LIST
SOLAS IX The duties of the watch officer are clearly defined in the
ISM 7 2/O
ICS BPG
company procedure on bridge.