Note : These checklists are just a guide
Masters and navigating officers may wish to add to or modify these checklists to suit the particular operational needs of their ship
Familiarisation with bridge equipment
Has the operation of the following equipment been studied and fully understood
bridge and deck lighting
emergency arrangements in the event of main power failure
navigation and signal lights, including
searchlights, signalling lamp, morse light
sound signalling apparatus. including
whistles fog bell and gong system
safety equipment, including
LSA equipment including pyrotechnics, EPIRB and SART
bridge fire detection panel
general and fire alarm signalling arrangements
emergency pump, ventilation and water-tight door controls
internal ship communications facilities. including portable radios
emergency 'batteryless' phone system public address system
external communication equipment. including VHF and GMDSS equipment
alarm systems on bridge
echo sounder
electronic navigational position fixing systems gyro compass/repeaters
magnetic compass
off-course alarm
radar including ARPA
speed/distance recorder
engine and thruster controls
steering gear, including manual, auto-pilot and emergency
automatic track-keeping system, if fitted ECDIS and electronic charts
