NAVIGATION AUDIT CHECKLIST

VESSEL NAME
: PROMETHEUS LIGHT

AUDITOR’S NAME
: Capt. Rahul D. Karnik

AUDITOR’S SIGNATURE
:
DATE
: 2

NOTE:
1) As far as possible, the same shore auditor is not permitted to carry out the next consecutive navigation audit.

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Note: Use following scores for the items marked:
3 = Exceeds Expectation, 2 = Meets Expectation, 1 = Needs improvement

SECTION: A (Scoring Items)

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1.0 ….This row is intentionally left blank ….

2.0 Is log book up-to-date? Score: 2
Verify following entries are routinely made in Deck log book as per guidance notes on front
Log book entries made as per requirement/
cover as appropriate:
 At port or anchorage (also include Port and Company rules and regulations complied guidance notes
with)
 To be reviewed daily in its entirety + signed by Chief Officer when at sea and in port.
 Only after Chief Officer signs, all entries to be verified and signed by Master DAILY.
3.0 ….This row is intentionally left blank ….
4.0 Is Bridge Bell book up-to-date? Score: 2
Verify following entries are routinely made in Bridge Bell book as per guidance notes on front
In general all entries made as per
cover additionally:
 On special events: requirement/ guidance notes.
 Details on special events should be recorded, such as death and injuries among
passengers and crew and passengers, malfunctions of shipboard equipment and aids
to navigation, potentially hazardous situations, emergencies and distress messages
received, SAR operations conducted.
 Each page to be reviewed in its entirety when at sea and in port and all entries
verified and signed by Master.
5.0 ….This row is intentionally left blank ….
6.0 Steering tested on all modes before arrival port and recorded in log book Yes
7.0 Vessel maintains Manual (Hand) Steering during Departure and Arrival port and records it in Score : 2
the log book. Also while in river passage, Pilot on board, narrow channel and TSS – Vessel
must be on hand steering.
8.0 ….This row is intentionally left blank ….
9.0 Auto/Manual in English steering changeover procedure is displayed on the bridge. Yes
10.0 Emergency steering changeover procedure is displayed on the bridge. Yes

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11.0 A record of navigation equipment checks and findings is made in the ship “Log Book”. Yes. Every day noon/ weekly/ monthly
Is reference made to Defect Damage Repair List (DDRL) while checking status of
navigation equipment on board?
(Note: Refer to Defect Damage Repair List to check if there is any defective navigation
equipment and action plan to repair it. If the defective navigation equipment is repaired, then
such defects shall be closed.)
12.0 CONTROL TEST: Following equipment checks are carried out one hour before departure port Score: 2
(or soonest thereafter) and recorded in the Bridge Note Book :
Yes
 Synchronise clocks for Bridge and ER and engine movement recorder
 Check and align all Gyro compass repeaters (including Radar, ECDIS and AIS) Yes
 Obtain and record gyro error if practical.(use transits/shore objects in vicinity of berth) Yes
 Confirm Main Engine all RPM Indicators on the bridge are displaying correctly Yes
 Confirm Rudder angle indicators on bridge are displaying correctly Yes
 Test bridge-ER telegraph Yes
 Test all modes of communication available between Steering Compartment, Engine Yes
Room, Emergency Manoeuvring Station and Wheelhouse (including walkie-talkie radio)

 Check navigation lights and failure alarm Yes

 Check window wipers and clear view screens are operational Yes
 Subject to terminal concurrence, carry out operational test of radars Yes
 Subject to terminal concurrence, carry out operational test of ship’s whistle fore and Yes
aft (as applicable)–Are the whistles tried out at sea daily at noon?
 Check PA System, and General alarm Yes
 Check VDR is operational Yes
 Carry out pre-departure checks for GMDSS equipment Yes
 Complete the Pilot Card Yes
 A regular camera MUST be available on bridge at all times to capture photos in case of Yes
an emergency.
 Mode / Status of BNWAS to be checked. Yes

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13.0 In addition, the following shall be carried out one hour before departure port and recorded in
the Bridge Note Book:

 Verify berth to berth passage plan is available Yes

 Verify Under Keel Clearance calculations have been completed correctly for the time of Yes
departure
 Check charts for intended voyage are updated and available and courses plotted berth Yes
to berth

 Notify crew about time of departure Yes

14.0 Is up-to-date version of the following publication available and is each publication corrected Score: 2
to the latest BA NTM available on board (Hard copy or On line - strike off as applicable)
On line WK-30/2020
 Radio lists Yes - Digital
 Charts Yes - Digital
 Sailing Directions Yes - Digital
 Lists of Lights Yes - Digital
 Notice to Mariners Soft Copy - Wk 30/2020
 latest Hard copy on board
 latest Chart co NTM received

 Voyage Charts & Publications corrected to the latest NTM on board? Yes - Digital
 All other Charts & Publications Corrected up to Digital - Wk 30/2020

 Tide Tables Yes - Digital

 Chart Catalogue Yes - Digital
 Other Nautical Publications Yes - Digital - IMO Bookshelf
 Make Random checks for chart, Publication and T & P Corrections Digital - Checked for updates & plotting
 Are all paper charts and electronic charts fully provided and corrected for Yes - Checked. In order

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 The intended voyage? Evidence required for the same? Yes - Checked
15.0 Are Navarea warnings, Navtex warnings, Temporary and Preliminary Notices actioned and Score: 2
does the vessel maintain a systematic T&P Notice, Navarea Warnings and Navtex Warning
T&P - AIO updates - online & verified with
file?
Records maintained and Random checks made? hard copy for the current voyage
Navarea warning - Manually plotted on user
maps, file maintained
Navtex - Auto plotted - checked & verified by
all OOWs, file maintained.
16.0 Charts available are appropriate for the intended voyage. Yes - ENCs
17.0 Largest scale chart is available and used for each passage Yes - ENCs
18.0 Last position is transferred from previous chart to next chart NA. Vessel using ENC.
19.0 No cancelled charts or publications to be placed in the wheelhouse or in the vicinity Yes
20.0 Notice to Mariners to be kept on board for the last 2 years Yes
21.0 Echo sounder scale in use to be mentioned, as applicable. Score: 2
Yes
22.0 Company’s Passage Plan Form is in use, cross checked by all OOW & Master for contents and Score: 2
attachments as necessary.

In coastal waters the courses are laid well clear of fishing traffic - failure to this can result Yes
serious consequences such as Damage to propeller shaft seals by fishing nets.
23.0 Can all watch keeping officers identify each alarms (and alarm tones) on wheelhouse and Score: 2
take appropriate action for each alarm received?
Yes
24.0 Are weather forecasts/warnings taken regularly and filed for record Yes
25.0 Astronomical Navigation is practiced by navigators at sufficient frequency to ensure that Score: 2
emergency position fixing can be achieved in case of failure of electronic navigational
Yes
instruments.
We recommend as Master you take the initiative and plot a stellar sight - your junior officers

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will automatically follow suit.

26.0 Magnetic compass deviation card/table does not have large differences with the actual Verified. Within the limits
deviation recorded in Compass Error Book

Last Date of Magnetic deviation card made by a shore technician? 30.11.2018

Is the spare magnetic compass, if available, has no air bubble and is stored facing downward Yes
(to avoid wear of the needle bearing)?
27.0 Compass Error is verified each watch at sea and additionally after any large alteration of Score: 2
course. Evidence of verification is available in the Compass Error Book. Verification is
Yes
recorded in the log book each watch. If error is unobtainable, this fact is recorded in the log
book.
In general at least 6 entries must appear per day in compass error book.
28.0 The position is checked at sufficiently frequent intervals to ensure that the ship follows the Score: 2
planned course.
Yes
29.0 More than one method of checking position is used in wherever available Score: 2
Yes
30.0 Is procedure to check navigation light failure alarm posted close to navigation light panel? Already posted.
What action does OOW take when a light fuses at 0200 LT?
Procedure to be posted beside panel.
31.0 Is there a notice posted in the vicinity of the AIS instructing that the AIS should be switched Yes
off at tanker terminals or be operating at low power?
32.0 Is there a notice posted in the vicinity of the VHF instructing that the VHF should be switched Yes
off at tanker terminals or be operating at low power?
33.0 Watch handover procedure is complied. Score: 2
Checklists used and recorded in log book each watch
Yes
34.0 All watch keepers know relevant legislation pertinent to navigational duties. Score: 2
Yes
35.0 Have all watch keeping officers acknowledged with signature the contents of “standards Yes
regarding watch keeping” provided at the beginning of the Captain’s Night Order Book?
36.0  Master’s Standing Orders must be brief and contain items not existing in HSQE Score: 2
procedures & / or if safety margins need to be higher that company requirements.

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 Ship specific equipment / instructions must be available as an addendum.

 Standing orders and Night Orders issued by the Master acknowledged by all bridge
watch keeping officers and all watch keeping Ratings.
 Master to quiz each OOW to ensure they are aware of his specific requirements.
 Standing Instructions must include - while vessel is in port and Security issues as well.
37.0  Procedure for use of navigation warnings in passage planning and during the voyage is Yes
well established.
 If ship must cross traffic lanes in TSS, courses are laid "as nearly as practicable" at
right angles to the direction of traffic.
38.0 Procedures for the Master to assume control from the duty officer are complied. Record is Score: 2
maintained in Bridge Note Book when Master takes over con and hands over con.
Yes
39.0 Navigation equipment is checked prior to departure during voyage and before approaching Score: 2
coastal and congested waters and entering port.
Yes
 Checklists used.
40.0 Instructions and procedure for familiarisation in respect of bridge equipment, publications and Score: 2
procedures available
Yes
41.0 Ship reporting systems (certain geographical areas) complied Yes
42.0 Master’s standing order clearly specifies: Score: 2

 The watch officer has unrestricted access to navigation systems. Yes

 The watch officer has unrestricted access to communication systems. Yes
 Calling Master - Reference to collision matrix (HSQEEn – 12.01.12.03) Yes
 The watch officer has unrestricted access to engines. Yes
 Posting of lookouts Yes
 Manning the wheel Yes
 Safe distance to pass ships in open sea and in coastal waters? Yes
 Additional watch keepers during heavy traffic and restricted visibility Yes
43.0 Procedure for pilot boarding complied Yes

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44.0 Master / pilot information exchange procedures are in use. Yes

Pilot card: Many ships have the similar engine speeds for Ahead and Astern. Note: Astern
speeds cannot be the same as when vessel is going ahead - refer manoeuvring booklet &
enter correct astern speeds.
45.0 Ship maintains full navigation procedures when the pilot is on board. Score: 2
Yes
46.0 Has manoeuvring information been posted in the wheelhouse? Yes
Is manoeuvring booklet available?
Quiz each OOW if they are aware of advance and transfer in ballast and loaded condition.
47.0 Magnetic and gyro compasses are compared at least each watch. Yes
48.0 In view of Cyber security threats, ensure that open USB ports on bridge equipment (e.g. Yes
ECDIS, Sat-C, VDR and any other bridge equipment identified by risk assessment) are locked
by using USB locks.
(Caution: USB ports on above bridge equipment shall never be used for charging personal mobile phones, as such
action tends to crash the system.)
49.0 Obligation in relation to SAR operations complied Yes
50.0 The depth finder is operated when making a landfall and in coastal waters. Yes
51.0 ….This row is intentionally left blank ….
52.0 Squat and UKC is calculated for all critical points in the passage and included in the passage Score: 2
plan.
Yes
53.0 GMDSS operating guidance for Masters of ships in distress situations is displayed on the Yes
bridge and complied with.
54.0 Are all watch keepers provided a minimum rest period as per regulations? Score: 2
Planning is the key to prevent WRH violations.
Yes
55.0 Does Master’s standing order specify CPA at which he must be notified by OOW regarding Score: 2
traffic?
Yes
a) Master to verify if each OOW is complying with minimum CPA by using ECDIS playback.
b) Do OOW use trial manoeuvre to calculate course to alter to maintain CPA as per master’s
standing order.

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56.0 Has Master stated in his standing orders that he should be notified by OOW if visibility Yes
reduces below a specified distance in miles?
57.0 Is sound reception system working (where applicable)? Na
58.0 Is Autopilot operation on Transmitting Magnetic Compass tested every week and recorded in Score: 2
log book?
Yes
59.0 Are Master and Nav. Officers familiar with procedure for downloading VDR data? The Score: 2
procedure to download VDR data displayed near VDR cabinet.
Yes
60.0 Is VDR download carried out within one month of master’s joining and the playback verified Yes
for all parameters?
61.0 Are records maintained of 2 men fire rounds in accommodation and E/R when in UMS mode Score: 2
being completed after each watch?
Yes
62.0 Is the echo sounder recorder marked with a reference date and time on each occasion it is Yes
switched on and for each significant event?
63.0 Is the course recorder kept on at all times? Score: 2
To be signed by every OOW to ensure any yawing is corrected using appropriate autopilot
Yes
settings.
64.0 Is the course recorder marked with a reference date and time on each occasion it is switched Score: 2
on and for each significant event?
Yes
65.0 Is look out maintained at all times at sea? (Refer to HSQE – 12.01.03.03) Score: 2
(Trans-Atlantic / Indian / Pacific Ocean passages look out can be doing maintenance provided
Yes
they are working in/around the wheel house and a Risk Assessment with control measures
have been reviewed by HSQE & complied with.)
66.0 Is there any evidence to show that the duty officer on the bridge is aware of what work is Score: 2
being carried out on deck? – Especially one’s which requires a checklist/permit to be filled up.
Tool box meeting form and permit kept on the
bridge.
67.0 Is “No Distraction” Policy implemented? Score: 2
(Note: * Ensure that there is no evidence, on the bridge of use of music systems / IPods / MP3 players / lap tops /
Mobile Phones / Satellite phones that could contain audio or music software? Confirm same is removed from wheel Yes. Posted outside the wheelhouse.
house.

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* Ensure that non-essential personnel are banned from the bridge/navigation area during stand-by periods, where
navigation is critical, or traffic is heavy.

* Ensure that OOW and other critical Bridge team members, where ever possible refrain from completing routine
non-essential paperwork or other tasks that may lead to task distraction during stand-by periods, where navigation
is critical, or traffic is heavy.)

Use of personal mobile phones during own bridge and deck watches is
PROHIBITED.

68.0  Is there a procedure in place to restrict the use of computers of other than for watch Score: 2
related / navigation purposes, by the watch keepers?
Procedure already posted on all the PC's . USB
 USB locks are available in all relevant bridge equipment.
locks placed in all the bridge equipments.
69.0 Is there any evidence that other ships personnel, supernumeraries etc do not disturb the Score: 2
Bridge watch – confirm same are restricted from the wheel house.
Yes. Posted outside the wheelhouse.
70.0 Is there a record in the log book evidencing the completion of “Daily tests and checks at Yes
noon”, while the vessel is at sea?
71.0 Does vessel have at least two GPS receivers working (incl. one DGPS)? Yes. Both DGPS
72.0 Was radar performance evaluated as per maker’s manual and recorded? Score: 2
Yes
73.0 Are radar performance checks carried out in each watch by shipboard personnel and recorded Yes
in the radar performance log and deck log book. (Vessels provided with a performance
monitor shall record the value obtained and compare it to the original value.)
74.0 Is risk assessment of “Use of ECDIS for Navigation” conducted at least once every three Yes
months?
75.0 Is dynamic information of AIS updated correctly at all times? Score: 2
Yes
76.0 Restricted Visibility Score: Not encountred

 Is there record that Master has been notified about restricted visibility? -

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 Is there a record of use of sound reception system in restricted visibility? Na

 Is there a record of use of fog signals in restricted visibility? -
 Is there a record that additional lookouts are posted in restricted visibility? -
 Is vessel proceeding at safe speed in restricted visibility -
 Is Checklist 12.01.12.041 used in restricted visibility -
77.0 Are the following Registers and Logs maintained up-to-date on a regular basis? Score: 2
a) Bridge Bell Book
Yes
b) Radar Maintenance Log – (included in the deck log book) Yes
c) Compass Observation Book Yes
d) Chronometer Rate Journal Not on board
e) GMDSS Log (All OOW to record safety messages received during their respective Yes. Recorded by each OOW
watch and not left for the GMDSS officer to fill up)
f) Captain’s Night Order Book - must specifically include reference to Navigation + Yes
Navtex warnings, T & P Notices & weather warnings (relevant to the next 8 hours
when Master is resting) are plotted on chart / ECDIS. (Refer to 12.01.01.01.02
Responsibilities of Master, Section- d)
g) Deck Log Book Yes
78.0 Are the following forms/Check Lists (latest versions), diligently used, on a regular basis? Score: 2
o 12.01.10.001 - Passage Plan preparation Yes
o 12.01.11.021 - Pre Arrival checklist Yes
o 12.01.11.041 - Pilot Boarding checklist Yes
o 12.01.11.051 - Pilot Card checklist Yes
o 12.01.11.052 - Master/ Pilot Exchange Information Yes
o 12.01.11.071 - Pre Departure checklist Yes
o 12.01.12.021 - Change of Watch at Sea checklist Yes
o 12.01.12.041 - Navigation Under difficult Conditions checklist Yes

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o 12.01.13.011 - Pre Anchoring checklist Yes

o 12.01.13.071 - Change of Watch at anchor checklist Yes
o 12.01.14.021 - UKC form Yes
79.0 a. Has the Master read & familiar with the Level 2, NAVIGATION procedures? Score: 2
b. Quiz the OOW’s randomly on relevant sections of Element 12.01.00.00
Yes
c. Is a hard copy, easily available to the Bridge watch keeper on the bridge?
d. Is a hard copy of the operator’s Navigation policy and procedures available on the bridge?
80.0 Is there evidence that the vessels position is adequately monitored on the paper Chart whilst Score:
entering port under pilotage?
EPFS on ECDIS and Verified
81.0 Is there guidance for under keel clearance and squat displayed? Yes
82.0 Is Parallel indexing used with reference to fixed objects and not using navigation buoys? Score: 2
Yes
83.0 Is the UKC and Squat information provided with on the pilot card? Score: 2
Yes
84.0 Confirm that tool box meetings are not carried out in wheel house. (No distraction policy) Yes
85.0 Is the Echo sounder graph marked with start / stop positions / ref line with position, date, Yes
time and location – when making / leaving port?
86.0 Has a system been established to ensure that nautical publications and charts are on board Yes - Navtor Auto Supply
are up to date?
87.0 Are all charts in good condition, surface intact, without any tears and sticking tapes? NA. ENCs
88.0 Is there evidence of use of visual cross bearing when coasting/ making ports and adequate Score: 2
regular monitoring during pilotage?
Yes
89.0 Has the two GPS’s position lately cross checked and checked to be true? Yes
90.0 Are the two GPS inputs alternately used for feed to other navigational instruments? Yes
91.0 Has the GPS been adjusted to the corrected Datum for the area of navigation? Score: 2
Yes. WGS-84
92.0 Have all the deck officers & watch keeping Ratings countersigned the Company Standing Yes

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Orders and Masters standing orders?

93.0 Is there sufficient stock of recording paper rolls for various instruments on the bridge until Yes
the next supply port / schedule?
94.0 Is there a sufficient stock of spare Navigation bulbs/ until the next supply port / schedule? Score: 2
Yes
95.0 Is there an ‘on hand inventory’ of bridge equipment critical spares? Score: 2
Yes
96.0 Are notices displayed to ensure ARPA speed input is “Speed through water”? Yes
97.0 Is the Gyro repeater in the Steering gear flats synchronized? Yes
98.0 Is the daylight signaling lamp functional? Spare bulb and shades available? Yes. 3 nos spare bulb.
(Note: Each daylight signaling lamp should be provided with at least three spare bulbs (Ref MSC.95(72)).
99.0 Are all internal communications systems working efficiently and regularly tested? e.g. sound Yes
powered phones, talk back sys, Telephones etc.
100.0 Are all requisite shapes in good condition and readily available? Yes
101.0 Is the Navtex and Inmarsat “C” programmed for the area of navigation? Yes
102.0 Are all the indicators – ROTI, RPM indicator, helm Indicator, engine movement, speed and Score: 2
wind direction Working efficiently?
Yes
103.0 Are Navtex and Inmarsat “C” messages monitored by the Watch keepers? Should be signed Score: 2
with the time of receipt?
(Note: Navtex messages printed on thermal paper become eligible after approx. 24/48 hours - recommend the Yes
applicable messages which are plotted are overwritten with black ball pen to prevent a SIRE observation.)
104.0 Is there an adequate system for dealing with navigation warnings and are they being charted Yes
& verified by Master?
105.0 Is there a regular schedule for Gyro Compass servicing? Last done date: 10-Feb-2020
106.0 Have all Navigating Officers undergone an ECDIS Course? – if vessel equipped with an Yes
approved ECDIS system and used as PRIMARY system.
107.0 Have all Navigating Officers undergone a regular BTM / SAC Course? Yes
108.0 Has the Master attended a ship handling course? Yes
109.0 If the Master has been promoted within the last 12 months, record how he obtained his ship NA
handling experience for this class of vessel.
110.0 Is the Life Saving Signal instruction card placed prominently on the bridge? Yes
111.0 Is there evidence that main engines are tried out – ahead and astern prior to making port Yes

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and/ or before berthing / unberthing?

112.0 Junior Deck Officer (JDO) / 4th Officer - to keep Navigation watch together with Chief Officer. Yes
113.0 Are Procedures for operation and transmission of Alerts /distress messages posted near/ at Score: 2
the GMDSS console?
Yes
Each OOW must make entries during their watch not only GMDSS officer.
114.0 Evidence that Tidal information used whilst making/ departing ports and / or narrow Score: 2
channels, fairways straits etc.
Yes
115.0 Has risk assessment been made when entering a port for the first time? Score: 2
Has Master and OOW reviewed:
Yes
a) The approach to anchorage/Pilot boarding area? and
b) Contingency plan in case of equipment failure?
c) Master and OOW to study the port approaches / channels couple of times to ensure
familiarity and keep a check on pilot’s intentions/maneuvers.
116.0 Is vessel fitted with a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)? Yes. On weekly basis and logged in
BNWAS failure alarm is tried out and recorded?
Deck logbook
117.0 Is results of a ZIG-ZAG test as per IMO MSC/Circ 1053 1.3.2 posted on the bridge alongside Yes
other manoeuvring data (If applicable)?
118.0 Is ECDIS certificate issued to navigating officers are valid (not more than 5 yrs old)? Yes
119.0 Is Anemometer display / monitoring repeater provided with a recorder (paper / digital) and Yes. Digital recording - Online.
available in the Cargo Control Room (CCR) and designed to be capable of setting a minimum
of two desired alarms limits?
(Note- This alarm should sound an audible and visual alarm in the Cargo Control Room (CCR) and on deck if the set
limits are exceeded.)
120.0 Verify compliance by all watch keeping officers for CPA, TCPA, standing orders, night orders Yes
and Risk of Collision matrix by playing back the ECDIS track file and also verify that the
random checks have been carried out by Master.
(Note: Masters shall randomly play back the track file in presence of each watch keeping officer to
confirm his compliance with CPA, TCPA, standing orders, night orders and Risk of Collision matrix. This
is intended to assist the Master to verify OOW’s compliance with stated requirements. Results of
verification tests shall be documented by the Master’s in a separate book and shall be verified by the
Auditor during the Navigational Audit.)

121.0 Has adequate supervision of Junior officers and training of cadets been undertaken during Yes

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critical passages of the vessel?

122.0 For paperless ships: Yes

Has 12.01.32.021.xx - SHIP SPECIFIC ECDIS FAMILIARIZATION & AUDIT CHECKLIST been
completed and sent to TRAINING Dept & CC to HSQE.

Verification of Master’s Navigation Audit

1 Last Navigation Audit carried out by Master Reviewed and items identified during the same Remarks:
verified as closed out & verified with objective evidence.
2 Was the last Navigation Audit by the Master carried out within 1 month of joining vessel and Remarks:
a copy of the same sent to the office for their review?
3 Was the last sailing Navigation Audit by Onboard Trainer - NCN & observations closed out and Remarks:
verified

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 SECTION: B

BEHAVIORAL BASED QUESTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE FULL BRIDGE TEAM

.

Area under review Pointers Descriptive Comments

(Please fill up applicable column(s))

Master Chief Officer 2nd Officer 3rd Officers 4th Officers

(To be
completed by
Marine Suptdt)
a. Adherence to passage Organization, Communication, Adheres to Adheres to Adheres to NA
plan Contingency plan. passage plan, passage plan, passage plan,
communication is communication is communicatio
good, Aware of good, Aware of n is good,
contingency plan. contingency plan. Aware of
contingency
plan.
b. Actions taken in time Ref – Master’s standing orders Follows Master's Follows Master's Follows NA
standing orders standing orders Master's
and Risk of and Risk of standing
collision matrix. collision matrix. orders and
Takes early action Takes early action Risk of
collision
matrix. Takes
early action
c. Calling Master in time Ref – Collision avoidance matrix Follows Master's Follows Master's Follows NA
standing orders standing orders Master's
and Risk of and Risk of standing
collision matrix. collision matrix. orders and
Risk of
collision
matrix.
d. Never called Master Ref – Collision avoidance matrix No such incident No such incident No such NA
during this review during this review incident
period period during this
review period
e. Situation awareness Threat and risk potentials, W/T Keeps situational Keeps situational Keeps NA
doors, crew working on deck awarness wrt to awarness wrt to situational

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 Area under review Pointers Descriptive Comments
(Please fill up applicable column(s))

Master Chief Officer 2nd Officer 3rd Officers 4th Officers

(To be
completed by
Marine Suptdt)
pointers pointers awarness wrt
to pointers
f. Over reliance on Over reliance on navigation No over-reliance. No over-reliance. No over- NA
navigation aids aids Uses RADAR and Uses RADAR and reliance. Uses
visual brg visual brg RADAR and
techniques. Cross techniques. Cross visual brg
checks and checks and techniques.
verifies verifies Cross checks
navigational data navigational data and verifies
navigational
data
g. Cross checking of Cross checking of positions Verifies positions Verifies positions Verifies NA
positions with other with other positions with
methods methods other methods
whenever whenever whenever
available available available
h. Response under stress Response under stress Stays calm and Stays calm and Stays calm and NA
handles the handles the handles the
situation situation situation
confidently confidently confidently
i. Confidence In dealing with situation, giving Confident and Confident and Confident and NA
orders and monitoring other handles situation handles situation handles
team members. well with other well with other situation well
team members team members with other
team members
j. Effective use of Alarm set at reasonable level, All Alarms All Alarms All Alarms NA
equipment Alarms monitored and errors investigated. Has investigated. Has investigated.
appreciated. good good Has good
understandin of understandin of understandin
alarm settings, alarm settings, of alarm
understands understands settings,
alarm fatigue alarm fatigue understands
alarm fatigue

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 Area under review Pointers Descriptive Comments
(Please fill up applicable column(s))

Master Chief Officer 2nd Officer 3rd Officers 4th Officers

(To be
completed by
Marine Suptdt)
k. Traffic appreciation Likely relevance, Threat Traffic appraisal Traffic appraisal Traffic NA
potential is good . Keeps is good . Keeps appraisal is
good Situational good Situational good . Keeps
awareness and awareness and good
takes early and takes early and Situational
substantial action substantial action awareness and
takes early and
substantial
action
l. Application of collision Recognition, action, sound Has good Has good Has good NA
avoidance rules signals, reduced visibility, knowledge of knowledge of knowledge of
display of lights and shapes Colregs and Colregs and Colregs and
applies effectively applies effectively applies
effectively
m. Track management awareness of being off-track, Understands the Understands the Understands NA
counter-measures, use of importance of importance of the
planned alternatives safety corridor safety corridor importance of
navigation. navigation. safety corridor
Maintains vessel Maintains vessel navigation.
on track and on track and Maintains
allows set as allows set as vessel on track
required. required. and allows set
as required.
n. Decision making Positive, Clear, Openness, Positive. Positive. Positive. NA
Justified Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory
decision making decision making decision
making
o. Execution Positive and clear Positive and clear Positive and clear Positive and NA
execution execution clear execution
p. Vigilance under Pilotage Relaxation, switching off, Vigilant, Monitors Vigilant, Monitors Vigilant, NA
maintaining interest all actions and all actions and Monitors all
reports, No reports, No actions and
complacency complacency reports, No

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 Area under review Pointers Descriptive Comments
(Please fill up applicable column(s))

Master Chief Officer 2nd Officer 3rd Officers 4th Officers

(To be
completed by
Marine Suptdt)
observed. Does observed. Does complacency
not switch off. not switch off. observed. Does
not switch off.
q. Relevant ship handling Berthing, unberthing, Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory NA
Monitoring, Turns, Swinging, knowledge of ship knowledge of ship knowledge of
Pivot Point, Slowing / stopping, handling. Takes handling. Takes ship handling.
Use of thrusters, Use of tugs, effective actions effective actions Takes effective
anchors and lines wrt to ship wrt to ship actions wrt to
handling handling ship handling
r. Cross checking decisions Not dependent on one person Cross checks and Cross checks and Cross checks NA
alone verifies the verifies the and verifies
decisions made by decisions made by the decisions
the bridge team the bridge team made by the
members members bridge team
members

Date: Master:
Signature: ___________________

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SECTION: C
Any Training Needs identified (Narrative Section):
Master
Chief Officer
Second Officer
Third Officer 1
Third Officer 2
Able Seamen / Cadets

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SECTION: D
Additional Navigational Items identified:

SECTION: E
De-briefing of Bridge Team following the Audit (Narrative Section):
The following Salient points were discussed with the bridge team during the de-briefing following the Audit:

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