Download - Familiarization Bridge and Equipment
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT STATUS HANDOVER
Ship : Date :
This status report to be completed by the Navigation Officer on the following occasions and is to form part ofthe formal handover notes.
1. On each occasion the Master of the ship changes.2. On each occasion the ship's Navigation Officer changes.
When items of equipment are not fitted they should be marked N/A.
CHARTS AND NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS
Charts and Nautical Publications carried.
British AdmiraltyUnited StatesOther
Last audit of Charts and Nautical Publications
Next audit due BA US
Charts corrected to Notice to Mariners Week No.
Light Lists corrected to Notice to Mariners Week No.
Sailing Direction corrected to Notice to Mariners Week No.
Other Publications corrected to Notice to Mariners Week No.
Temporary Notice file updated to Notice to Mariners Week No.
Preliminary Notice file updated to Notice to Mariners Week No.
Navigation Warnings file updated to Notice to Mariners Week No.
Latest RadioNavigation Warning (long Range - Navarea) received
Latest RadioNavigation Warning (coastal - WZ) received
Last order for Charts and Nautical Publications placed
Chart correction pens onboard. No.Adequate supply of violet ink Yes/No
Parallel Rules onboard No.Compasses No.Dividers No.2B pencils Boxes
Rubbers Boxes
Paper paste No.Chinagraph pencils No.
EQUIPMENT
RADARS
Radar 1 3cm/10cmBlind sector diagram posted Yes/NoOptimum Performance Diagram posted Yes/NoOperating Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/NoLast full check of equipment carried out on
Last service engineer visit Fault
Center spot alignmentCenter spot liable to wanderGyro stabilization
Heading Marker alignmentError(s) on Electronic Bearing MarkerError(s) on Variable Range Marker
Operation of Controls
Reflection plotter corrected for parallax Yes/No
True Motion
Log input Yes/NoManual input Yes/No
Tracking speedLast Checked
ARPA and Video Mapping
Last diagnostic selftest carried outResult
Technical Manuals stored inOperation Manuals stored in
General Remarks
Radar 1 3cm/10cm
Blind sector diagram posted Yes/NoOptimum Performance Diagram posted Yes/NoOperating Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/No
Last full check of equipment carried out on
Last service engineer visit Fault
Center spot alignmentCenter spot liable to wanderGyro stabilization
Heading Marker alignmentError(s) on Electronic Bearing MarkerError(s) on Variable Range Marker
Operation of Controls
Reflection plotter corrected for parallax Yes/No
True Motion
Log input Yes/NoManual input Yes/No
Tracking speedLast Checked
ARPA and Video Mapping
Last diagnostic selftest carried outResult
Technical Manuals stored inOperation Manuals stored in
General Remarks
Radar interswitch last testedRemarks
Echo Sounder
Operating Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/NoRecorder zero/transmit mark correctly set Yes/NoLast shallow water accuracy check carried out
Result of check
Additional readouts reading correctly Yes/NoAlarm operating correctly Yes/NoLast self test carried outResult
No. of spare recorder rollsRemarks
Hand lead sounding available Yes/NoCondition
Speed Log
Operating Manual available Yes/No
Technical Manual available Yes/No
Last accuracy check carried outPresent error
Last service engineer visit Fault
Remarks
Decca
Operating Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/NoMarine data sheets available Yes/NoLast self test carried outLast service engineer visit Fault
Remarks
Loran
Operating Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/No
Last self test carried out
Last service engineer visit Fault
Remarks
Satellite Navigator
Transit/GPSOperating Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/No
Last self test carried outLast service engineer visit Fault
Remarks
Radio Direction finder
Operating Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/NoCorrection curve posted Yes/NoLast bearing check carried outLast service engineer visit Fault
Remarks
Chronometers No.
1. Winding Daily/WeeklyPresent error Present daily rate of change
2. Winding Daily/WeeklyPresent error Present daily rate of change
Batteries renewed: Date
Chronometer rate book available Yes/No
Sextants No.
1. Index Error Last checkedInstrument error certificate available Yes/NoSextant clean and oiled Yes/No
2. Index Error Last checkedInstrument error certificate available Yes/NoSextant clean and oiled Yes/No
Magnetic Compass
Standard/Steering/EmergencyDeviation card(s) posted Yes/No
Date of last correction/swingAbnormal deviations recorded since last swingCompasses clean and free from operating deficiencies Yes/NoSpare bowl storage
Remarks
Gyro CompassOperation Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/No
Gyro requires regular maintenance by ship's staff Yes/NoDate of last service by shore representativeNext service due
Present latitude correction Present speed correction
Alignment of Steering repeaterAlignment of Bridge Wing repeatersAlignment of Steering Flat repeater
Condition of Bridge Wing bearing instruments
Condition of gyro link to other navigation aids. Radars, SatNav, RDF, Decca, etc.
General Remarks
TMC interface last testedComments
NavtexOperation Manual available Yes/NoTechnical Manual available Yes/NoPresent operating conditionSpare rolls available No.
LightsNavigation lights - Primary and Secondary. Yes/NoAll operational.Anchor lights - Primary and Secondary.All operational. Yes/NoMain Mast Signal Lights. All operational. Yes/NoOther signal lights. All operational Yes/NoWhistle/Morse signal lights. Operational Yes/NoDeck Lighting. Fully operational Yes/No
Signal Lights No.
Remarks
Aldis Lamp Fully operational Yes/NoBattery last changedSpare Bulbs No.
Shapes
Anchor Ball No. ConditionN.U.C. Balls No. ConditionDiamond No. ConditionCylinder No. Condition
Whistle(s)
Automatic Underway Fog Signal Forward Aft
Date of last inspectionDate of last automatic operation timing checkResult
Automatic Anchor Fog Signal
Date of last automatic operation timing check
Manual Fog Signals
Bell available Yes/NoGong available Yes/NoHorn available Yes/No
Windscreen Wipers and Heaters installed Yes/No
Operational condition Wipers HeatersAdequate spares onboard Yes/No
Flags
Date of last inventoryGeneral conditionRemarks
Spare bulbs. Navigation Lights No.
Pyrotechnics
No. Expiry DateParachuteHandSmokeLine throwing apparatus (rockets)Line throwing apparatus (cartridges)
EPIRBS
Date of last inspection/testNext inspection dueBatteries Renewed: Date
SAR Radar Transponders (SARTS)
Date of last inspection/testNext inspection dueBatteries Renewed: Date
Communications
GMDSS Equipment Yes/NoAll Operating Manuals available Yes/NoAll Technical Manuals availableRemarks
General Operation Remarks
VHF No. 1 No. 2
Operation manuals available Yes/No Yes/NoTechnical manuals available Yes/No Yes/NoGeneral Operation Remarks Tx Rx
Other Remarks
Binoculars No
General operating condition
Publications and RecordsCopy of last Chart and Nautical Publication Auditavailable Yes/No
The following are available on bridge: -
Bridge Organization and Navigation Manual (Doc 02) Yes/No/NAMaster's Night Order Book Yes/No/NADeck Log Book Yes/No/NABridge Movement Book Yes/No/NANavigational Data Record Book Yes/No/NANautical Almanac(s) Yes/No/NANautical Tables Yes/No/NAAzimuth Tables Yes/No/NABA Chart Index Yes/No/NAShip Chart Index Yes/No/NASailing Directions Yes/No/NAAdmiralty List of Lights Yes/No/NAAdmiralty List of Radio Signals Yes/No/NAICS Bridge Procedures Guide Yes/No/NAPassage Plan and Waypoint Files Yes/No/NAAdmiralty Tide Tables Yes/No/NATidal Atlases Yes/No/NAAdmiralty Distance Tables Yes/No/NAOcean Passages of the World Yes/No/NA
Annual Summary of Notices to Mariners Yes/No/NAWeekly Editions of Notices to Mariners Yes/No/NACumulative List of Admiralty List of Notices to Mariners Yes/No/NANavigational Warnings File Yes/No/NAChart Correction Status File Yes/No/NATemporary and Preliminary Notice File Yes/No/NAMerchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR Manual) Yes/No/NACompass Error Book Yes/No/NACompass Deviation Curve Yes/No/NAChronometer Rate Book Yes/No/NARadar Operation Log Yes/No/NAMariners Handbook NP 100 Yes/No/NAShip/Pilot Information Exchange File Yes/No/NAManoeuvering Data Sheet Yes/No/NAIMO SOLAS Yes/No/NAIMO MARPOL Yes/No/NAGuide to Helicopter/Ship Operation (ICS) Yes/No/NAIMO Ship's Routeing Yes/No/NAInternational Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (as amended) Yes/No/NAInternational Code of Signals Yes/No/NAIMO Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary Yes/No/NARadio Direction Finder Correction Curve Yes/No/NADecca Data Sheets and Operating Instructions Yes/No/NAOperating Manuals for Bridge Equipment Yes/No/NAAll other necessary publications Yes/No/NA
Spare Bridge stationary as per inventory list dated
Date
Signed Navigation Officer Master
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BRIDGE CHECKLIST NO. 1
FAMILIARIZATION WITH BRIDGE EQUIPMENT
The checklist is to be completed by all Navigating Officers joining the ship for the first time and by thoseOfficer who may have served on the ship before but may now be unfamiliar with the layout and operationof the bridge.
When completed, the signed form should be returned to the Master.
The location and operation (if fitted) of the following is known and understood.
Alarms
General
Engine
Cargo
Radio
Procedures
Emergency procedures
Bridge operating procedures
Lighting
Navigation (primary and secondary)
Signal
Accomodation
Deck
Communications
VHF 1
VHF 2
Main Radio and Telex station (if no Radio Officer carried)
Navtex
Weather Fax
Lifeboat radio
Internal telephone system
Other internal communication systems
Sound powered telephones
Voice pipes
Portable radios for use on deck and in survival craft
Whistle controls
Radiotelegraphy distress receiver/generator
Aldis lamp
Radars
Basic operation of radars 1 and 2
True motion facility
ARPA facility
Video Mapping facility
Interswitch facility
Location of instruction books
Navigation AidsDecca Navigator
Loran
Satellite Navigator
Gyro Compass and repeaters
Radio Direction Finder
Transmitting Magnetic Compass
Magnetic off course alarm
Speed and distance log
Echo sounder
Magnetic Compass and spare bowl
Safety equipmentPyrotechnics
Line throwing apparatus
Escape sets and Breathing Apparatus
Bridge wing lifebuoys
EPIRBS
SARTS
Fire detection equipment
Gas detection equipment
Fire pump start switch
Ventillation Shut Off Switch
SteeringManual/Auto changeover
Auto steering controls
Override facility
Remote operation positions (Bridge wings etc.)
Emergency steering
Steering motor controls
Alarms
EngineTelegraph/pitch control
Thrusters
Bridge/engine control room
Emergency Stop
Alarms
Instrumentation
Publications and ChartsPassage planning and chart system
Deck log and other record books
Hydrographic publications
Instruction manuals
Ancilliary Bridge equipmentBinoculars
Flags
Meteorological equipment
First aid equipment
Name: Signature: Date:
The Master may amend this checklist if required, either by additions or deletions, to reflect theactual equipment and systems installed on the bridge.
DATE:
The checklist is to be completed by all Navigating Officers joining the ship for the first time and by thoseOfficer who may have served on the ship before but may now be unfamiliar with the layout and operation
Officer
02/01/95
The Master may amend this checklist if required, either by additions or deletions, to reflect the