Masters and navigating officers may wish to add to or modify these checklists to suit the particular operational needs of their ship
Preparation for sea
Has a passage plan for the intended voyage been prepared -
Has the following equipment been checked and found ready for use?
anchors
bridge movement book/course and engine movement recorder
echo sounder
electronic navigational position fixing systems
gyro/magnetic compass and repeaters
radar(s)
speed/distance recorder
clocks
Has the following equipment been tested, synchronised and found ready for use?
bridge and engineroom telegraphs, including ,rpm indicators
emergency engine stops
thruster controls and indicators, if fitted
controllable pitch propeller controls and indicators, if fitted
communications facilities, including
bridge to engineroom/mooring station communications
portable radios
VHF radio communications
navigation and signaling lights
search lights, signaling lamp
Sound signaling apparatus
whistles
fog horn and gong system
window wiper
Is the ship secure for sea?cargo and cargo handling equipment secure
all hull openings secure and watertight
cargo/passenger details available
stability and draught information available
Are all the crew on board and all shore personnel ashore?
Are the pilot disembarkation arrangements in place
Other checks:
