NAVIGATION Doc No : SNF 011

Version : 3
Bridge Checklist No. 11 Date : Oct 2022

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ANCHORING AND ANCHOR WATCH

(One checklist to be filled in. Thereafter compliance to be noted in deck logbook every watch while
at anchor)

1. Has an anchoring plan been prepared taking into account:

a. Speed reduction in ample time '1t«
b. Present direction/strength of wind, current J,,.
c. Tidal stream when manoeuvring at k>w speeds 'jL
d. Need for adequate sea room particularly to seaward. 'J4...
e. Expected weather conditions and holding ground 1<-t_
f. Appropriate anchoring position is approved and agreed by port
I\! authorities ~4.
g. Depth of water, type of seabed, anchoring method and scope of
the anchor cable required '14
h. Security measures required by the Ship Security Plan (SSP) ~~
i. Proximity of navigational hazards including traffic ~lt
2. Has the Anchoring plan been checked and approved by Master? k
3. Have the Master, the Engine room and the anchor party been informed
of the time of 'stand-by' for anchoring? y,.,_
4. Is the following ready for use?
.
a. Anchor(s), Stoppers, and windlass ),,,.
b. Power system available ~ft.
c. Lights/shapes, flags and Sound signalling apparatus ~ct
d. Communication equipment
5,. Has tbe redudion to [Link] speed been done jn ample time?
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6. Has the Main Engine been tried out for astern movement? k
7. After anchoring:
a. Is the vessel holding ground? }1c.
b. Have the anchoring position and anchor bearings been logged? )«..
c. Has an anchor watch been established? ~4..
d. Has the vessel's swing circle been marked on the chart and found

e.
safe?
Have all concerned parties been informed? (port control, agents,
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etc.) 'k.
f. Modify AIS Status ~'--
g. Inform galley staff that food waste cannot be thrown to sea as
vessel is at anchor ~~

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8. While at Anchor, the oow should:

a. Determine and plot the ship's position on the appropriate chart at
frequent intervals Yti.
b. Ensure that the status of main engines and other machinery is in
accordance with master's instructions '1c.i.
C. Regufarty check that vessel Is safely at anchor by all available means
Note : OOW to monitor for Yaw on ECDIS as this is good indicator that
vessel may drag anchor \j'1.
d. Maintain listening watch on designated VHF channels ~~
e. Ensuring that a proper look out is maintained ~c..
f. Ensuring that inspection rounds of the ship are made periodically ~ ...
g. Ensuring that vessels control measures are maintained in respect of
vessel security ~Ct.
h. Observe meteorological, tidal condition and the state of sea ~'1- ...--,
i. Notify Master if weather report indicates that weather is likely to
deteriorate ~I&.
j. Notify the Master and the engine room if weather deteriorates ~(c_

k. Notify the Master if visibility deteriorates ~c.,_

f. Ensure thaf the ship exhibits the appropriate fig11ts ar1d shapes and
that appropriate sound signals are made in accordance with all
applicable regulations. ~~
m. Take measures to protect the environment from pollution by the
ship and comply with applicable pollution prevention regulations ~Cf,

9. If the ship drags anchor or another ship drags anchor towards own vessel, the OOW should:
a. Notify Engine room and get engines ready I
b. Notify Master I
c. Notify anchor party I
d. Inform other vessel that she is dragging towards own vessel by VHF ~;y
and ship's whistle ~\)
.
e. If own vessel drags anchor, large and bold Engine movement of
Half ahead and Full ahead to be given to stop the dragging I
f,. Undertake au safety measures V

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 NAVIGATION Doc r~o . SNF 011
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Bridge Checklist No. 11 Date : Oc:t 2022

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Duty Officer Name:

Rank: l oJI

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Reminder: If weather deteriorates, vessel must pick up anchor and proceed to sea and not remain at
anchor. Our recommendation is to pick up anchor when wind force is BF 6 and above. However,
Master to take into consideration the local conditions and regulations.

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Bridge Checklist No. 2
STEERING GEAR TEST ROUTINES

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These routines should be carried out at any time when required and if there ,s doubt as to the
performance of the steering gear. Checks of steering equipment may also be required by coastal
States before entry into their waters. These checks are to be also entered in Deck Log.
Ensure Duty Engineer is present in the steering gear compartment while conducting these tests.
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Before Entering Coastal or Congested Waters ' ~

a.

b.
Check communications (main and secondary) between bridge and
steering gear compartment
Check and confirm rudder response to manual steering from all
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bridge positions using each steering gear power unit singly and
ti together {full movement of the rudder to the required capabilities of the
steering gear is to be made)

Prior to Departure (No More Than 12 Hours Prior Departure - SOLAS CH V, Reg 26)
a. Check communications (main and secondary) between bridge and
steering gear compartment ~ft.

b. Test and confirm correct operation of following:

• Main steering gear ~"'-

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• Auxiliary steering gear

• Remote steering gear control systems, all combinations of pumps +

motors must be tried out ~~

• Each Steering position located on the bridge including non-follow-up

operatton
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'ft<
• Emergency power supply

• • All rudder angle indicator repeaters show the correct rudder

position and their illumination is satisfactory ~it

• Remote steering gear controf system power faifure afarms (audible

visual)
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• Steering gear power unit failure alarms (audible visual) ~"-

• Check auto pilot is fully operational '1tt
• Synchronize the Gyro repeater in steering flat (if required) ~'1.

• Automatic isolating arrangements and other automatic equipment ~ k.

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j • Full movement of the rudder according to the required capabilities of ':ft,_
the steering gear.

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• Timing of rudder movement from 35° on one side to
side: 30° on the othe r

Single pow er unit No.1 : lY

Seconds

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Single pow er unit No.2 :
2~ Seconds
Both pow er units
Seconds
• A visual inspection of the steering
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gear & it's connecting linkages
(confirmed OK by Duty Engineer).
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Remarks: Min or erro r of 1• ( P ) on
rudder angle indicator

USCG 33 CFR Section 164.25, requ

ired tests conducted no mor e than
get ting und erw ay on the nav igab 12 hours prio r to ent erin g/
le wat ers of Uni ted States.

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§ 164.2~ T('sCs b('fot'(' ('nCcl'in~ or gcUing undcrwAy.

(a:l Except as provided in pa1.agrapJ1_s (b) and (c) of this section no person may cause a vessel to enter
,7 • into or get underway on the navigable waters of the United States unless no more than 12 hours
before entering or getting underway, the following equipment has been tested:
Jr Primary and secondary steering gear. The test procedureapplicable,
includes a visual inspection of the
the operation of the following:
steering gear and its connecting linkage, and, where

~ach remote steering gear control system.

_9ij'tach steering position located on the navigating bridge.

8JP. The main steering gear from the alternative power supply, if installed.
yEach rudder angle indicator in relation to the actual position of the rudder.

~ach remote steering gear control system power failure alarm.

~ Each remote steering gear power unit failure alarm,
~) The full movement of the rudder to the required capabilities of the steering gear.
~ I I internal vessel control communications and vessel control alarms.
9(Standby or emergency generator, for as long as necessary to show proper functioning, including
steady state temperature and pressure readings.
~orage batteries for emergency lighting and power systems in vessel control and propulsion
machinery spaces.
J?{'Main propulsion machinery, ahead and astern.
(b) Vessels navigating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters, having once
completed the test requirements of this subpart, are considered to remain in compliance until
arriving at the next port of call on the Great Lakes.
(c) Vessels entering the Great Lakes from the St. Lawrence Seaway are considered to be in
compliance with this sub~part if the required tests are conducted preparatory to or during the
passage of the St. Lawrence Seaway or within one hour of passing Wolfe Island.
. may enter, or be operated on the navigable waters of the United States unless the
~ No vessel
~ emerge_ncy steering drill described below h_a~ been conducted within 48 hours prior to entry and
logged rn the vessel logbook, unless the drill is conducted and logged on a regular basis at least
once every three months. This drill must include at a minimum the following: ,,-,<,? /1/1',vt:.. flo~s-
%6peration of the main steering gear from within the steering gear compartment.

~peration of the means of communications between the navigating bridge and the steering
compartment.
(e}-'6peration of the alternative power supply for the steering gear if the vessel is so equipped.
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COASTAL/CONGESTED WATERS/TRAFFIC SEPARATION

SCHEMES

{One checklist to be filled in prior entry to Coastal/Congested Waters/Traffic Separation Schemes.

Thereafter compliance to be noted in deck logbook every watch while vessel is in Coastal/Congested
Waters/Traffic Separation Schemes)

1. Has the Engine Room been informed about vessel's plan of passage
through these waters? Addit'fonal stand by generator 01'f c1s required? 'it{
2. Have the following factors been re-confirmed and comply with the
passage plan?
~ a. Advice/recommendations in sailing directions
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Ship s draught in relation to available water depths
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b. tt.t.
c. Effect of 'squat' on under keel clearance in shallow water
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d. Tides and currents l~
e. Weather, [Link] in areas .renowned for poor vjsibility
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FOG/RAIN ~4
f. Available navigational aids and their accuracy '!tr..
g. Position-fixing methods to be used
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h. Daylight/night-time passing of danger points 'f"-
i. Traffic likely to be encountered - flow, type, volume '1tL

j. Any requirements for traffic separation/routeing schemes ~e,

k. Geographic-cirea specifle traffic situations, e.g. presence of large
fishing fleets in coastal and deep sea fishing grounds, and plans to #A-
avoid passing within close proximity.
I. Echo sounder checked and alarms set
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m. Radar performance amt radar heading line marker alignment

checked
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n. Ship security procedures understood and followed
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o. Appropriate scale charts being used
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p. ECDIS terminals correctly set '14..
3. Are local/coastal warning broadcasts being monitored? ~Cc..
4. Is bridge manning level and engine room manning level as per WSM
requjrements, jn current situation? ~lt.

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s. Are local regulations regarding reporting systems, including VTS being
complied with?
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6. Have courses been laid off well clear of obstructions? )'{,

7. ts the ship's position being fixed and cross referenced at regular

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intervals? Parallel Indexing being used?
8. Good lookout being kept visually and by Radar, including short range
scanning for small boats etc, as well as long range scanning for early
detection & assessment?
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9. Are the errors of gyro/magnetic compasses being checked regularly? 'f't..
10. Have all light and sound signalling apparatus been tested and kept
ready?
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11. Are N.U.C. lights and shapes readily avaiJable?
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12. Are relevant VHF channels being monitored?
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13. If constrained by draft, has information been passed to other vessels

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and local authorities?
14. Are both steering motors in use? (Or second unit ready for immediate
use.) 1~
15. Has the manual Steering been tried out (with both steering motors
individually) and an entry made in Movement book? ':, «t
16, [Link] Y regulations - Has Ship .staff been Jnformed1 (f./R + [Link] +
Deck) ~lf..
17. Have anchor lashings been removed and anchors ready for use?
[Consult with Master.] ~"-
18. Has the· Master evaluated the situation personally, and continues to do
so at regular- ir1tervats? (Master- to remain fully i"rtformed abou"t'
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situation, even if not physically taking over from OOW.)
19. Has Master ensured that Safety of Navigation has priority over all other
functions (e.g. commercial matters) that may prove distracting to bridge
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team?
20. Is the OOW prepared to use the engines and call a look-out or a
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helmsman to the bridge?
21. When vessel is transiting enclosed waters, is the forecastle manned with
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sufficient personnel (1 or 2 persons) with walkie talkie?
22. Red Zone operation enforced if required? y(t,

Remarks:

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Time: 0 ctco {..7

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