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SOPM V3 CHECKLIST 3.9 ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

SINGAPORE From:
VESSEL MARINE SELENA PORT
To:

VOYAGE - DATE .02.20 .02.20

BEFORE ARRIVAL / BEFORE DEPARTURE Arr. Dept

1. All applicable SD (pilot books), ALOL, ALORS etc. corrected and placed in order
2. All tidal information for port and passage computed
3. All voyage charts corrected, course drawn and placed in order for use
4. Check all VHF sets on channels 16, DSC70 and on Port Operation channel
5. Check all walkie-talkies fully charged and at hand
6. Check anemometer
7. Check binoculars in place and correct
8. Check bridge / engine room intercom and emergency communication system
9. Check bridge / forward / aft talk back (PA) system (Delete whichever not applicable)
10. Check bridge / steering gear intercom / communication system
11. Check bridge windows clean
12. Check chart table light and bridge torch light
13. Check chronometer error N.A N.A
14. Check clear view screen
15. Check compass and repeater display lights
16. Bow Thruster
17. Check echo sounder
18. Check forward and AFT mooring winches
19. Check gyro on, lighting and obtain error
20. Check Morse and aldis lights including battery status
21. Check navigation console lights
22. Check navigation instrument dimmer lights
23. Check all navigation lights on main and auxiliary power
24. Check propeller clear
25. Check radars working and range correctly set
26. Check rudder indicator
27. Check SSB / Global Positioning System on and properly set
28. Check steer. motor in all modes with D/E in steering flat to verify the movements
29. Check steering motor on and test alarm (fill steering motor record sheet)
30. Check telegraph power supply on
31. Check telegraph bridge / engine room control
32. Compare gyro, standard compass and all repeaters, align if necessary
33. Latest weather fax / report obtained and studied
34. Passage plan to next port of call prepared, verified and documented
35. Pencils (2B), eraser, parallel ruler, divider and compasses ready
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36. Synchronize bridge / chart room / engine room / radio room clocks
Stowaway search on departure at forecastle store, midship store, accommodation,
37.
Bridge, confirmed by search officer no stowaway onboard
Stowaway search on departure at forecastle store, midship store, accommodation,
38.
Bridge, confirmed by search officer no stowaway onboard

Test engines ahead and astern (with Master’s permission and ensure moorings tight,
39.
gangway and cranes clear)
40. Test emergency hand pull whistle
41. Test forward and aft whistles
42. Test off course alarm
41. Anchor lashings removed
42. One hour notice given at (if applicable______-_____ hrs _______-________ hrs
43. Master called at (if applicable) _____________ hrs
44. EOP time position (if applicable) ____-_________ hrs
45. Pilot boarding arrangements as advised by Port Control
46. Hoist appropriate flags or lights at night

47. Ahead and astern movement tested (if applicable) ____________ hrs
48. Call stations as per Master’s instruction

NOTE: Above checklist completed Time:_____________________

Name OOW:______________________ Sign:___________________________

Master Sign:________________________
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SOPM V3 CHECKLIST 3.7 BRIDGE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Ship: MARINE SELENA Port: SINGAPORE (FROM: TO: ) Date: FEB 2020

Items Yes No
1. Magnetic compass
2. Gyro compass and repeaters
3. Radar / Arpa
4. Navtex
5. GPS
6. Echo sounder
7. Speed log
8. Rudder angle, rpm, variable pitch and bow thruster indicators
9. Signal lamps (ALDIS)
10. VHF Radio
11. Are charts corrected up to latest Notice to Mariners received?
12. Are other nautical publications such as light lists, tide table, Pilot books,
etc., of the latest edition and corrected up to date?
13. Are charts in use appropriate for the port?
14. Are standing orders issued by the Master?
15. Is a passage plan available for the current voyage?
16. Is radar parallel indexing used to monitor position of ships?
17. Is compass error log maintained?
18. Is compass deviation table posted?
19. Is the GMDSS log maintained correctly?
20. Are latest radio navigation warnings and local area weather reports
21. Is auto/manual steering change over procedures displayed?
22. Is emergency steering changeover procedure displayed?

Name/Rank/Sign Name/Sign
Second Officer Master
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SOPM V3 CHECKLIST 3.8 STEERING GEAR ROUTINE

VESSEL: MARINE SELENA PORT: SINGAPORE (FROM: TO: )

VOYAGE: - DATE: Arr: FEB 2020 Dep: FEB 2020

MANUAL STEERING POSITIONS Arr N/A

Dep
43. After prolonged use of the autopilot, and before entering coastal waters, test the steering
gear at all the manual steering positions on the bridge.
Multiple steering gear power units
44. In coastal waters use more than one steering gear power unit when such units are
capable of simultaneous operation.
BEFORE DEPARTURE FROM PORT
Before departure, check and test the steering gear including, as applicable, the operation
of the following:
45. The main steering gear;
46. The auxiliary steering gear;
47. The remote steering control systems;
48. The main steering position on the bridge;
49. The emergency power supply;
50. The rudder angle indicators in relation on actual rudder position;
51. The remote steering gear control system power failure alarms;
52. The steering gear power unit failure alarms; and
53. Automatics isolating arrangements and other automatic equipment

CHECKS AND TESTS

Checks and tests should include:
54. The full rudder movement according to the required capabilities of the steering gear;
55. The timing of rudder movement from hardover-to-hardover to ensure consistency with
previous tests;
56. A visual inspection of the steering gear and its connecting linkage; and
57. The operation of the means of communication between the bridge and the steering gear
compartment.

Changeover procedures
58. Are all officers concerned with the operation or maintenance of the steering gear should
acquaint themselves with the changeover procedures?
59. Is the changeover procedures posted on the steering gear room or bridge?

Emergency steering drills

60. Emergency steering drills should take place at least every three months and must include
direct control from within the steering gear compartment and, where applicable, the
operation of alternative power supplies.
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. Date of last test: 19 DECEMBER 2019

Duty Officer Duty Engineer Acknowledged by Master

Sign, Name & Date FEB 2020 Sign, Name & Date FEB 2020 Sign, Name & Date FEB 2020