1) The document outlines bridge procedures for navigation in restricted visibility, including checks of equipment like radar, VHF radio, fog signals, navigation lights, and echo sounder.
2) It ensures lookouts have been posted, helmsmen are standing by, and the master and engine room have been informed to prepare engines.
3) Navigation procedures like complying with COLREGS rule 19 for safe speed are followed to ensure the ship can reduce speed, stop, or turn away from danger as needed in low visibility conditions.
1) The document outlines bridge procedures for navigation in restricted visibility, including checks of equipment like radar, VHF radio, fog signals, navigation lights, and echo sounder.
2) It ensures lookouts have been posted, helmsmen are standing by, and the master and engine room have been informed to prepare engines.
3) Navigation procedures like complying with COLREGS rule 19 for safe speed are followed to ensure the ship can reduce speed, stop, or turn away from danger as needed in low visibility conditions.
1) The document outlines bridge procedures for navigation in restricted visibility, including checks of equipment like radar, VHF radio, fog signals, navigation lights, and echo sounder.
2) It ensures lookouts have been posted, helmsmen are standing by, and the master and engine room have been informed to prepare engines.
3) Navigation procedures like complying with COLREGS rule 19 for safe speed are followed to ensure the ship can reduce speed, stop, or turn away from danger as needed in low visibility conditions.
SAILING FROM : …………………….. TO :……………………… DATE : ……………………… LOCATION :……………………. WATCHING TIMES 2nd.Off Ch.Off 3rd.Off 2nd.Off Ch.Off 3rd.Off Has the following equipment been checked to ensure 00.00 04.00 08.00 12.00 16.00 20.00 that it is fully opeartional ? 04.00 08.00 12.00 16.00 20.00 24.00
Radar,Arpa and other facilities
VHF
Fog signal apparatus
Navigation light
Echo sounder,if in shallow waters
Watertight door,if fitted
Have look outs been posted and is a helmsman on stand by ? Has planning allowed for the provision of additional bridge team personnel if required ? Have the master and engine room been informed,and the engines put on stand by ? Are the COLREGS being complied with,particularly with regard to rule 19 and proceeding at a safe speed ?
Is the ship ready to reduce speed,stop or turn away from
danger ? If the ship's position is in doubt, has the possibility of anchoring been considered ? Other checks :