CHECKS Yes No Officer In-Charge Check Charts are up to date
Check Tide tables and sailing directions Check and record vessel draft
Ensure all navigational lights are in working conditions
Ensure Gyroscopes are in working conditions
Enough number of binoculars are present in the bridge
Other navigational aids are present (Sextant, Magnetic compass, Bearing Diopters etc.)
Check Weather conditions
Ensure ECDIS is working in proper condition
Check Steering gear and rudder motion Check functioning of Fwd. and Aft. echo sounders
Check AIS is updated
Check functioning of VHF and radio telephones
Aldis lamp is present and working Emergency telephones are checked
Anchor station is occupied and anchors are kept ready for loose
Pilot ladder is ready with all safety precautions taken
Pilot embarkation area is well illuminated Engine telegraph is tested
Bow thrusters tried out for working
Steering Gear follow up and non-follow up operations checked
BRIDGE BEFORE DEPARTURE CHECKLIST
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