ECDIS Handover Operation Checklist
ECDIS Handover Operation Checklist
ECDIS Handover Operation Checklist
Date:
Checklist to be completed as Y / N / NA.
As a minimum, the following checks and actions are to be conducted
upon watch handover 04 08 12 16 20 24
Ensure that the secondary Route is loaded in Route Editor (if required)
Ensure that the Anti Grounding Cone is set for the prevailing conditions
If in RCDS mode, view the source data diagram and review all Chart Notes
OOW INITIALS
The methods to be used for cross-checking are by all other means available such as visual cross bearings, radar position by EBL / VRM, parallel index and use of
clearing bearings, radar overlay on ECDIS or vice versa on the radar. It is important for the navigator to practice all the traditional navigational skills and not to be
overconfident in the use of ECDIS. During the voyage the GPS signal must be monitored.
1. This checklist is to be completed by the Relieving Officer on his taking over the watch and a log entry made.
2. If, at any time of changeover, the OOW is in the process of maneuvering or any other operation, the relief of watch is to be deferred until
such actions are completed*Initialing confirms compliance. If not applicable, enter N/A.