Checklists form an integral part of any Merchant Vessels Safety Management System (SMS). You should familiarise yourself with your vessels SMS manual to determine the checklist that need to be followed for any given task or situation. The Bridge Procedures Guide (BPG) also contains a number of standard bridge checklists and is an excellent reference should you need to produce a new checklist on your vessel.
Use the ‘Download Checklists’ link below to obtain a copy of generic checklists, which incorporate all the recommended checks as per the BPG. The download is in PDF format and contains the following checklists:
- Familiarisation with Bridge Equipment
- Preparation for Sea
- Preparation for Arrival in Port
- Pilotage
- Passage Plan Appraisal
- Navigation in Coastal Waters
- Navigation in Ocean Waters
- Anchoring and Anchor Watch
- Navigation in Restricted Visibility
- Navigation in Heavy Weather or in Tropical Storm Areas
- Navigation in Ice
- Changing over the Watch
- Calling the Master
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