Checklists Flashcards

Question 1

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Checklist B6 - Preparation for Sea

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Checklist B6 - Preparation for Sea
Passage Plan:

Berth to Berth passage plan for intended passpage prepared
Passage plan checked and approved by master
Passage plan briefed to the bridge team
Route displayed on ECDIS and or other navigation aids
Up to date charts and nautical publications available
Latest Notice to Mariners (Week number:)

Equipment Checks:

AIS (Voyage data updated and correct)
Anchors on standby
Ancillary bridge equipment - Binoculars
BNWAS
Clocks synchronised with E.R
Echo Sounder
GPS’s
Emergency Stops
Engine(s) Propulsion (ahead and astern)
GMDSS communications and GMDSS Log
Gyro and Magnetic compass and repeaters (including steering gear)
Internal Communications
LRIT
Navigation Lights, shapes and sound signals
Radar(s) and ARPA
RPM and ROT indicators
Signalling equipment flags, search lights and signal lamps
Speed and distance log
Stabilisers
Steering gear (Checklist B1)
Thrusters

Port and Pilotage:

Master / Pilot information exchange checklist completed (A1)
Pilot Card prepared (Checklist A2)
Pilot boarding time confirmed
Pilot boarding arrangements ready for disembarkation of the Pilot
Checklist A4
Port and VTS Channels monitored
Port, VTS & Pilot advised of any special requirements
Preparations for Pilotage complete (Checklist B8)

Securing for Sea

Cranes and foredeck equipment secure
Crew and Passenger information
Hull openings secure and watertight
Stability and draught information available
Watertight doors closed

Before Sailing

All crew onboard
Anchors cleared away
Bridge team fit for duty
Engine room ready
Mooring stations manned and ready (Pre departure briefing)
MSI Checked and communicated to Bridge Team
Pressure on fire main
Stowaway / Security search completed

Question 2

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Checklist B7 - Preparation for Arrival in Port

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Checklist B7 - Preparation for Arrival in Port
Passage Plan

Pre-arrival documentation complete and sent
Passage plan updated with additional information recieved since departure
Updated passage plan checked and approved by the master
Updated passage plan briefed with bridge team
Updated passage plan available on the bridge with the route plotted on up to date and appropriate scale charts
Updated route displayed on ECDIS
Pre arrival briefing with mooring party

Equipment Checks (Tested and Ready for use)

Clocks sychronised with engine room
Echo sounder
GPS’s
Emergency Stops
Engine(s) propulsion checked (Ahead/Astern)
Gyro / Magnetic compas and repeaters checked
Internal communications checked
Navigation lights, shapes and sound signals
RPM and ROT indicators
SIgnalling equipment including flags, search lights and signal lamps
Steering Gear (Checklist B1)
Thrusters

Before Arrival

Anchors cleared and ready for use
Any stabilisers housed
Bridge team ready
Passenger details ready
Engine room ready
If available use more than one steering gear power unit
Manual Steering engaged
Mooring stations manned and ready
Pressure on fire main
Stability and draught information verified and available
Watertight doors closed

Port and Pilotage Requirements:

Master / Pilot exchange checklist completed (Checklist A1)
Pilot card prepared (Checklist A2)
Pilot boarding time / position confirmed
Pilot boarding arrangements ready for disembarkation of the pilot
Port and VTS channels monitored
Port, VTS and Pilot advised of any special requirements
Preparation for pilotage completed (Checklist B8)

Question 3

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Checklist B9 - Passage Plan Appraisal

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*Checklist B9 - Passage Plan Appraisal**
Factors to be considered when Developing a Passage Plan and Associated Route*

Appraisal:

Adequacy and reliability of aids to navigation
Adequacy and reliability of charts and hyrdographic data
Appropriate scale charts for ocean, coastal, harbour and berthing phases
Guides to port entry
List of lights
Local area warnings
NAVAREA navigational warnings
New Charts and licences ordered as appropriate
Notices to Mariners
Planning Charts
List of radio signals
Routeing and load line charts
Sailing directions and pilot books
Tide tables and tidal stream atlases

Passage Requirements:

Anchoring locations
Any special ship operational requirements for the passage
Bunker Calculations
Communciations / GMDSS watchkeeping considerations
Draught restrictions including air draught and UKC requirements
Helicopter operations
Load line requirements
Log book requirements
Passage reporting requirements
Passage speed and ETA calculations
Position fixing intervals
Realiability of proulsion and steering systems or any known defects affecting navigation or control of the vessel
Routeing and reporting measures
Safety contours
Safety Depths
Security concerns
Ship to Ship Transfers
Squat
Stength and Stability
Watch Schedules

Environmental Considerations:

Ballast water
Emission Control Area (ECA) Limits and fuel changeover procedures
MARPOL Special Areas, PSSAs or national and regional requirements
Notification/advice to crew onboard

Weather/Conditions:

Abnormal waves
Currents and Tides
Heavy Weather
Ice
Swell
Tropical Storms
Visibility
Weather routeing
Winds

Contingencies

Emergency anchorages
Emergency response plans
Notifications and reporting
Plan Amendements

Question 4

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Checklist B10 - Navigation in Coastal Waters

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Checklist B10 - Navigation in Coastal Waters
Considerations

Appropriate scale charts available with route plotted
Bridge manning appropriate to maintain a proper look-out
ECDIS terminals are setup correctly for navigationin coastal waters with route displayed
Echo sounder checked
Effects of weather and currents for the area understood
Engines ready for immediate use
Gyro / Magnetic compass errors checked
Helmans is available at immediate notice
Manual steering checked and ready for use (Checklist B1) Use more than one steering grear power unit as appropriate
Measures taken to comply with environmental requirements and applicable polution regulations
MSI is monitored and plotted as appropriate
Position of ship is fixed regularly and cross referenced at appropriate intervals
Proximity to shallow water and the effect of squat monitored
Radar performance and radar heading line marker alignement checked
Ship security procedures understood and followed
Traffic conditions in the area understood
Vessel reporting requirements are understood and followed
Vessel routeing requirements are understood and followed
Weather monitored, particularly in areas prone to poor visibility

Question 5

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Checklist B12 - Anchoring & Anchor Watch

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Checklist B12 - Anchoring & Anchor Watch
Anchoring Appraisal and Planning

Anchoring plan checked and approved by the Master
Anchoring position indentified taking into account:
- Availability of appropriate space at the anchorage
- Proximity to navigational hazards including traffic
- Scope of anchor cable required / available
- Suitable seabed type and holding conditions
- Tidal height checked to confirm that sufficient water is available for durationof the anchorage
- Tidal stream checked with particular reference to effect on slow speed manoeurvring
- Weather conditions and available shelter
Anchors, cables and winches checked and ready for use
Intended anchor position of the ship reported to the port authority
Light, shapes and sound signalling appartatus checked and ready for use
Reduction to manoeruvring speed in ample time
Security measure required by the Ship Security Plan

While at Anchor the OOW should:

Check at sufficiently frequent intervals whether the ship is remaining securely at anchor by taking bearings of fixed navigational marks or readily identifiable shore objects
Determine and plot the ship’s position on the appropriate chart as soon as practicable
Monitor swinging pattern
Ensure that insepction rounds of the ship are made periodically
Ensure that proper look-out is maintained
Ensure that the ship exhibits the appropriate lights and shapes and that appropriate sound signals are made in accordance with the applicable regulations
Ensure that the state of readiness of the main engines and other machinery is in accordance with the Masters instructions
Ensure vessel access control precautions are maintained
If visibility deteriorates, call the Master
Modify AIS Status
Call the Master and undertake all necessary measure if the ship drags anchor
Observe meteorological and tidal conditions and the sea state
Take measure to protect the environment from pollution by the ship and comply with applicable pollution prevention regulations

Question 6

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Checklist B13 - Navigation in Restricted Visibility

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*Checklist B13 - Navigation in Restricted Visibility**
*Action:**
Inform the Master of reduced visibilty as required in the Master’s Standing Orders and the SMS
Advise the engine room
Increase bridge manning levels, as necessary (Checklist B2)
Look-outs posted
Select hand steering
Engines ready for immediate manoeuvre
Close all watertight doors and openings

Equipment Preparations

AIS
Echo Sounder
Fog signalling apparatus
Navigation lights
Radar, ARPA or other plotting aids
VHF

Compliance with Regulations

Rule 19 - conduct of vessels in restricted visibility
Rule 35 - sound signals for vessels in restricted visibility
Rule 5 - Look-out
Rule 6 - Safe Speed

Contingency Planning

Consider the possibility of anchoring the vessel if in doubt and vessel in suitable depth

Question 7

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Checklist B14 - Navigation in Heavy Weather or in Tropical Storm Areas

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Checklist B14 - Navigation in Heavy Weather or in Tropical Storm Areas
Action:

Inform the Master of the weather conditions
Inform the engine room of the weather conditions
Inform the crew of the weather conditions and the need to avoid upper deck areas made dangerous by weather
Rig safety lines / hand ropes where necessary
Adjust vessel course and speed as necessary to ease vessel / avoid worst motion
Manoeuvre the ship to minimise risk of broaching, pooping and / or synchronous rolling
Monitor weather reports
Make weather reports to appropriate authorities. In the case of tropical storms, danger messages in accordance with SOLAS
Secure:
- All weather deck openings (doors and hatches)
- Loose or moveable ojects in cabins and accomodation
- Loose or moveable ojects in engine room
- Loose or moveable ojects in galley
- Loose or moveable ojects in store rooms
- Close all ports and deadlights

Question 8

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Checklist B16 - Changing over the Watch

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Checklist B16 - Changing over the Watch

Sufficent time has been allowed for night vision to be established
Master’s daily orders
GMDSS log up to date
Deck log up to date
Position, course and speed
Passage plan progress
Passage plan look - ahead including hazards for the watch
Daught, air draught and UKC
Effects of heel, trim, water density and squat
Current traffic conditions
Maritime Safety information
- Weather
- Navigational Warnings
Status of navigational bridge equipment:
- AIS
- Autopilot
- BNWAS
- Course and engine movement records
- ECDIS
- Echo Sounder
- Gyro and Magnetic Compass
- Navigational lights, shapes and signals
- Radar and ARPA
Status of Communications Equipment
- EPIRB
- NAVTEX
- SES
- VHF / MF/HF
Status of propulsion and steering equipment
- Engine room watch
- Hand steering tested
- Main engines and generators
- Steering Systems
Status of watertight doors
Status of firezones
Any special work in progress (crew outside ?)

Question 9

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Checklist B17 - Calling the Master

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*Checklist B17 - Calling the Master**
If the Master needs to be called, particularly where there is a concern about the safety of the ship, this should be done early enought to allow the Master sufficient time to understand and respond effectively to the situation.*

Failing to call the Master in a timely manner can lead to an inceras leavel of risk in relation to:

Collision
Grounding
Safety of life
Damage to the environment
Vessel Delays
Property Damage
Commercial losses or
Reputation losses due to delays or damage

Occasions to Call the Master:

As required by the SMS, Masters standing orders and daily orders including:

If restricted visibility is encountered or expected
If traffic conditions, density or the movements of other ships are causing concern
When a distress alert has been received or a distress signal has been sighted
If difficulties are experienced maintaining course
When there is a significant difference between the latest observed position and the expected position of the ship
On failure to sight land, a navigation mark or obtain soundings by the expected time
If, unexpectedly, land or a navigational mark is isghted or an unexpected change in sounding occurs.
If amendments to the passage plan require immediate approval
If there is a breakdown of the engines, propulsion machinery remote control, steering gear or any essential navigational equipment, alarm or indicator
If the communications or GMDSS radio equipment malfunctions
In heavy weather, if any doubt about the possibility of water damage
If the ship meets any hazard to navigation, such as ice or a derelict
If any vessel security concern arises
In an emergency situation
In any cases when the situation is beyond the experience of the OOW or if there is any doubt regarding the safety of the ship, or ability to comply with regulatory requirements

Question 10

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Checklist C1 - Main Engine failure

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*Checklist C1 - Main Engine failure**
*Action:**
Call Master
Take immediate action to keep ship away from danger
Check postion of vessels in the vicinity
Check for navigational hazards
NOT UNDER COMMAND (NUC) lights, shapes and sound signals as appropriate
Prepare for anchoring if water depth and conditions are appropriate
Modify AIS status
Inform VTS or port authority, as appropriate
Broadcast SAFETY or URGENCY message, if appropriate
Maintain log/record of events and decisions

Question 11

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Checklist C2 - Steering Failure

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Checklist C2 - Steering Failure
Action:

Call Master
Disengage autopilot
Engage alternate or emergency steering
Manoeuvre as appropriate / Stop Engine(s)
Inform engine room of steering failure
Take way off ship if safe to do so
NOT UNDER COMMAND (NUC) lights, shapes and sound signals as appropriate
Check position of vessels in the vicinity
Prepare engine for manoeuvre
Check for navigational hazards
PRepare for anchoring if water depth and conditions are appropriate
Modify AIS status
Inform VTS or Port authority as appropriate
Broadcast Safety or Urgency Message if appropriate
Maintain Log/record of evens and decisions

Question 12

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Checklist C4 - Collision

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Checklist C4 - Collision
Action:

Call Master
Sound General Emergency Alarm
Manoeuvre Ship as appropriate / stop engine(s)
Close watertight doors and automatic fire doors
Must crew and damage control stations
Must any passengers
Conduct damage control procedures
Broadcast URGENCY or DISTRESS message as appropriate
Sound all tanks, bilges, void spaces and cofferdams
Check for spills / pollution, internal and over the side
Inform VTS or port authority, as appropriate
Switch on deck lighting
Offer assistance to other vessel - 4 Legal Obligations
- Standby to render assistance to the other vessel.
- Exchange information with the Master or Officer in charge of the other vessel
- Cause an entry of the incident to be entered in the official log book.
- Report the incident to the MAIB of the Mainre Authority as soon as practicable after the incident (Ref MGN 458 which replaces MGN 289 + Amendments)
Preserve VDR records
Preserve ECDIS records
Preserve CCTV records
Maintain log/record of events and decisions

Question 13

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Checklist C5 - Stranding or Grounding

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*Checklist C5 - Stranding or Grounding**
*Action:**
Call Master
Sound general emergency alarm
Close watertight and automatic fire doors
Manoeuvre as appropriate / stop engines
Switch to high cooling water intakes
Consider use of anchor
Exhibit aground lights or shapes and make sounds signals as appropriate
Inform VTS or port authority as appropriate
Modify AIS Status
Must crew to damage control stations
Conduct damage control procedures
Assess the nature of the sea bed
Assess tides and currents
Assess weather conditions and forecast
Sound around ship
Determine location of deep water in relation to the ship
Consider reducing draught (adjust trim, dump jacuzzi, launch tenders)
Consider taking on additional ballast to prevent unwanted movement and damage
Plan and Prepare refloat as appropriate
Broadcast URGENCY or DISTRESS message, if appropriate
Preserve VDR records
Preserve ECDIS records
Preserve CCTV records
Maintain log/records of events and decisions

Question 14

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Checklist C6 - Man Overboard

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*Checklist C6 - Man Overboard**
*Action:**
Release lifebuoy with light and smoke signal on side that person has fallen overboard
Assign the look-out to indicate the position of the person in the water
Activate MOB marker on GPS
Activate MOB mark on ECDIS
Engage hand steering
Take immediate manoeuvring action to preserve safety of person in water
Sound general alarm, including three prolonged blasts on the ship’s whistle
Call Master
Post extra look-outs
Commence recovery manoeuvre
Prepare for recovery of persons from water
Broadcast DISTRESS messsage, if appropriate
Engines on standby
Assume role of On-Scene Co-ordinator
Hoist signal OSCAR
Maintain log/record of events and decisions

Question 15

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Checklist C7 - Fire

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Checklist C7 - Fire
Action:

Call Master
Sound general emergency alarm
Shut down ventilation system
Must crew to fire cotnrol stations
Conduct fire control procedures
Assess proximity of navigational hazards, including traffic, and manoeuvre the ship as appropriate
In case of fire in:
- Engine room - Checklist C1 as appropriate
- Steering gear compartment - Checklist C2 as appropriate
- Generator compartments - Checklist C3 as appropriate
Broadcast URGENCY or DISTRESS, if appropriate
Inform VTS or port authority as appropriate
Maintain log/record of evens and decisions

Question 16

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Checklists C8 - Flooding

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Checklists C8 - Flooding
Action:

Call Master
Sound the general emergency alarm
Close all watertight doors
Muster crew to damage control stations
Conduct damage control procedures
Incase of flood in:
- Engine room - Checklist C1 as appropriate
- Steering gear compartment Checklist C2 as appropriate
- Generator compartment Checklist C3 as appropriate
Broadcast URGENCY or DISTRESS message, if appropriate
Inform VTS or port authority, as appropriate
Maintain log/record of events and decisions

Question 17

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Checklist C9 - Search and Rescue and Receiving Distress Alerts

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Checklist C9 - Search and Rescue and Receiving Distress Alerts
Action:

Record contents of distress altert and / or message
Call Master
Establish communications with RCC and / or On Scene Co-ordinator and other SAR units as appropriate
Maintain radio watch
Monitor X-Band radar and AIS for SART signals as appropriate
Consult IAMSAR Manual Volume III and industry guidance on rescue procedures.
Post additional Look-outs
Monitor the distress situation
Prepare for recovery of persons from the water
Maintain log/record of events and decisions

Question 18

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Checklist C10 - Abandoning Ship

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*Checklist C10 - Abandoning Ship**
*Action:**
Broadcast DISTRESS message on authority of Master
Instruct crew to don lifejackets and immersion suits as appropriate
Muster crew at lifeboat stations
Prepare LSA for launch
Collect and prepare EPIRB, SART and SOLAS radios
Embark and launch life-saving appliances
Ensure lifeboats and liferafts remain in close proxomity to ship and in contact with each othe.
Activate EPIRB and SART