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BRG & DK Procedures Checklist Forms
BRG & DK Procedures Checklist Forms
21.0. GENERAL
Completed by : Verified by :
_________________________ _________________________
Name : Master
Rank : m.v.
Date :
FORM CL-D01 – Rev.4, 06/2016
RITZ SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
This Checklist is to be observed by a Certificated Deck Officer at least ONE hour prior to S.B.E. To verify the
operation of the vessel’s Bridge Equipment. After verification by the Master an entry shall be made in the Deck
Log Book, with the time, stating CL-D02 completed and any deficiency noted. Reference is available in the
“Bridge & Deck Procedures Manual”.
The following equipment is to be operationally tested and ready to use at least ONE hour prior to S.B.E.
This Checklist is to be observed by a Certificated Deck Officer prior to the vessel’s departure from every port
and Canal. After verification by the Master an entry shall be made in the Deck Log Book, with the time, stating
CL-D03 completed and any deficiencies noted. Reference is available in the “Bridge & Deck Procedures
Manual”.
This Checklist is to be observed by a Certificated Deck Officer prior to the vessel’s arrival at every port and
Canal. After verification by the Master an entry shall be made in the Deck Log Book, with the time, stating CL-
D04 completed and any deficiencies noted. Reference is available in the “Bridge & Deck Procedures Manual”.
Pilotage Checklist
This Checklist is to be observed by a Certificated Deck Officer prior to the vessel’s arrival and departure at every
port and Canal. After verification by the Master an entry shall be made in the Deck Log Book, with the time,
stating CL-D05 completed and any deficiencies noted. Reference is available in the “Bridge & Deck Procedures
Manual”.
The presence of the Pilot on the Bridge does not relieve the Master or the Officer of the
Watch from their responsibilities for the Safe Navigation and Safety of the Vessel.
Owner :
Agent :
The Vessel is *able / unable to propel on her own *and is declared as a “dead-ship”
(outof own propulsion)
The Vessel *is / is not fitted with Bow Thruster. B.H.P. : _____________
Main Engine is *Diesel / Heavy Fuel. *Single / Twin Screw. Right / Left
Turning(Hand)
The Officer of the Watch shall always bear in mind that his primary responsibility is the Safe Navigation of the
vessel.
Despite calling or informing the Master as required, the Officer of the Watch should not hesitate to take
immediate action for the safety of the vessel, cargo or crew, where circumstances so require, or as required by
the ordinary practice of seaman.
The presence of the Master or a Pilot on the Bridge does not relieve the Officer of the Watch of his duties for the
safe navigation of the vessel. He shall continue to be an important member of the Navigation Team constantly
monitoring the safe navigation of the vessel and giving advice to the Master and/or the Pilot.
At the end of the Watch after being properly relieved, Fire and Safety Rounds of the vessel are to be carried out
and the Officer of the Watch informed upon completion of Rounds and entry made in the Deck Log Book.
Completed by : Verified by :
_________________________ _________________________
Name : Master
Rank : m.v.
Date : From __________ To __________(Port)
Completed by : Verified by :
_________________________ _________________________
Name : Master
Rank : m.v.
Date : From ___________ To _________(Port)
This Checklist is to be completed by all Deck Officers prior to their First Bridge Watch upon joining the vessel.
The completed Checklist shall be filed in the “Bridge Checklist” File located on the Bridge. Records of this
Checklist are to be retained for a minimum of ONE year. Reference is available in the “Bridge & Deck
Procedures Manual”.
Completed by : Verified by :
________________________ _________________________
Name : Master
Rank : m.v.
Date : From __________ To __________(Port)
This Checklist is to be observed by all Deck Officers prior to every occasion of their change over of bridge watch.
After verification, an entry shall be made in the Deck Log Book, with the time, stating CL-D10 completed and any
deficiency noted. Reference is available in the “Bridge & Deck Procedures Manual”.
The Officer of the Watch is to satisfy himself that the Relieving Officer and Rating(s) are in capable condition to
take over the watch.
The Relieving Officer is to ensure his sight is properly adjusted before taking over the watch.
This Checklist is to be observed by the Officer on watch on every occasion where visibility of
less than three miles is experienced. After verification by the Master an entry shall be made in
the Deck Log Book, with the time, stating CL-D16 completed and any deficiencies noted.
Reference is available in the “Bridge & Deck Procedures Manual”.
Remarks :-
The observation of the weather is one of the primary duties of the Officer of the watch.
Every available means is to be taken to give the earliest warning of the out set of heavy weather and
this means should include :-
Master informed
Engine Room informed
All ships personnel informed
Water tight doors and access hatches closed and
secured Port and deadlights closed and secured
Moveable objects on Deck secured
Moveable objects Under Deck secured
Moveable objects in the Engine Room secured
Moveable objects in the Accommodation secured
Container and Break bulk cargo lashings checked and tightened
Gangway, pilot gangway and pilot ladder lashings checked
Anchor lashings checked
Air vents to store rooms and spaces on Forecastle and upper deck closed
Vessel’s course and speed adjusted as necessary
Crew warned to avoid upper deck areas
Safety lines rigged where necessary
Instructions issued on schedule of monitoring of weather reports and weather facsimile
surface analysis and prognosis
Instructions issued on schedule of transmitting weather reports from the vessel to the
appropriate authorities
Instructions issued on schedule of recording weather in Deck Log
Book Two steering motors running
Verified with engine room that stand by generator running
Anchoring Checklist
This Checklist is to be observed by Officer of the watch on every occasion the vessel is proceeding to anchor.
After verification by the Master an entry shall be made in the Deck Log Book, with the time, stating CL-D13
completed and any deficiencies noted. Reference is available in the “Bridge & Deck Procedures Manual”.
This Checklist is to be observed by Officer of the watch during anchor-watch. After verification by the Master an
entry shall be made in the Deck Log Book, with the time, stating CL-D14 completed and any deficiencies noted.
Reference is available in the “Bridge & Deck Procedures Manual”.
____________________________________
Second Officer
FORM CL-D15 – Rev.1, 06/2016
RITZ SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
_________________________ _________________________
Name : Name :
Rank : Rank :
Date : Date :
Time : Time :
FORM CL-D16 – Rev.1, 06/2016