Note These checklists have been included as a guide, Masters and navigating officers may wish to add to or modify these checklists to suit the particular operational needs of the ship.
Navigation in restricted visibility
Has the following equipment been checked to ensure that it is fully operational?
radar, ARPA or other plotting facilities
VHF
fog signalling apparatus
navigation lights
echo sounder. if in shallow waters
watertight doors, if fitted
Have lookout(s) been posted and is a helmsman on standby?
Have the master and engineroom been informed, and the engines put on standby?
Are the COLREGS being complied with, particularly with regard to rule 19 and proceeding at a safe speed?
Is the ship ready to reduce speed, stop or turn away from danger?
If the ship's position is in doubt, has the possibility of anchoring been considered?
Other checks:
