Note : These checklists are just a guide
Masters and navigating officers may wish to add or modify these checklists to suit their particular operational needs of thier ship.
Preparation for arrival in port
In preparing the passage for arrival in port, has a pre-pilotage information exchange taken place?
Has the passage plan been updated following receipt of the Shore to Ship
Pilot/Master Exchange form and all latest navigational warnings?
Has the ETA been sent with all relevant information required by local regulations details of dangerous/hazardous goods carried
Is it necessary to rearrange cargo/ballast?
Has the following equipment been prepared and checked?
course and engine movement recorders
dock synchronisation
communications with the engine control room and mooring stations
signalling equipment, including flags/lights
deck lighting
mooring winches and lines including heaving lines
pressure on fire main
anchors cleared away
stabilisers and log tubes housed, if fitted
Has the steering gear been tested, and has manual steering been engaged in
sufficient time for the helmsman to become accustomed before maneuvring commences?
Have the engines been tested and prepared for maneuvring?
Has the Pilot Card been completed and are the pilot embarkation arrangements
Have VHF channels for the various services VTS, pilot, tugs, berthing
instructions) been noted and a radio check carried out?
Has the port been made fully aware of any special berthing requirements that the ship may have?
Other checks:
