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Bridge Checklist Before Departure

This document provides a checklist of items to check before vessel departure, including navigation equipment, communications equipment, engine systems, and securing of cargo. The checklist includes boxes to check off that each item has been examined and any necessary action taken. Spaces are also provided to record the port, date, time, and signatures of the checker and master to confirm all pre-departure checks are completed.

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Bridge Checklist Before Departure

This document provides a checklist of items to check before vessel departure, including navigation equipment, communications equipment, engine systems, and securing of cargo. The checklist includes boxes to check off that each item has been examined and any necessary action taken. Spaces are also provided to record the port, date, time, and signatures of the checker and master to confirm all pre-departure checks are completed.

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Checklist - Before Departure

Vessel:
A tick indicates the check has been performed and appropriate action taken. N/A indicates the check is not applicable to the
vessel or prevailing conditions
The following shall be carefully examined:
Navigation
Charts, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions Vessel Draft Forward Aft
Instruments
Navigation Lights Master Gyro No. 1
Binoculars Master Gyro No. 2
Bridge Watch Alarm Gyro Repeaters
Sextants Course / Rudder Recorder running / calibrated
ECDIS Magnetic Compass
Weather Facsimile Bearing Diopters
NAVTEX and EGC Radar No.1 and ARPA
Echo Sounder Forward and Aft Radar No.2 and ARPA
Log Radar (s) Forward and/or Aft
GPS AIS Updated
GMDSS Tests/Checks Carried-Out
Communications
VHF Radio Telephones Watchkeeping Receiver
Walkie Talkies Aldis Lamp
Telephones - Emergency Telephones Whistle No.1
Whistle No.2
Mooring and Anchoring Arrangements
Power on Deck Anchors ready
Pilot Disembarkation Arrangements
Pilot Ladder or Hoist ready with safety equipment Pilot Ladder or Hoist sufficiently illuminated
Engine related matters
Engine Telegraph and Emergency Telegraph Stabilisers in "IN"
Manoeuvring Printer Including Time Calibration All Rudder Angle Indicators From All Locations
(Including Bridge Wings).
Steering Gear and FU-NFU tested

Port: Date: Time:

Checked by: Rank:


Signature (Checker)
Master Checklist - Before Departure

Passage Plan prepared for entire voyage


Master and Pilot exchange of information
Pilot Card prepared
Passage Plan for pilotage waters ready for presentation to Pilot
Crew Onboard Search for stowaways
Ch. Eng. reported M.E ready and on Bridge Control Stern thruster and ventilation
Bow thruster and ventilation Crane(s) Secured
Carriers and RO/RO Vessels
Water tight door aft closed and secured Side doors closed and secured
Stern ramp closed and secured Side ramp closed and secured
Cargo reported secure prior to departure
Supply Vessels
All hatches closed
Upon completion of checks, entry to be made in vessel's Logbook.

Port: Date: Time:

Master:
signature

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