Date;31-01-12)
Prepared:QD
Approved:DP
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[ To be used by OOW whenever visibility reduces 3 n.m. or as defined in Masters standing and
current Orders and logged in Movement Book per watch. ]
CATEGORY : Key Shipboard Operations
RETENTION PERIOD : NA
ACTION : D & L
Yes/No/Na
Items
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Inform Master immediately, when visibility is dropping / has dropped to 3 n.m., or to his
specified distance, if higher. For long stretches of Restricted visiblity ( more than 6 hours), It is NOT mandatory for
master to remain on bridge at all times, in order to maintain compliance with Rest hours Master may reschedule Second mate
and Third mate watches to 6 on - 6 off, so that Master and Chief Mate are available to for assisting on bridge as and when
required and Master shall study the passage plan and prevailing circumstances and Judciously decide when he is required to be
on bridge and when chief mate can substitute him , Ofcourse in all circumstances when OOW or Pilot feel that Master presence is
required he may be summoned immediately . Non compliance if any to maintain rest hour to be logged with reasons and NCR
sent to UOSM .
Instruct Engine Room watch, or Duty Engineer when UMS, to commence preparation for
speed reduction and give SBE and speed reduction, (consult master )
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Are you complying with 1972 COLREGS with respect to FOG SIGNALS & SAFE SPEED
REQUIREMENTS.
Note:
1. Never use VHF as the only mean for collision avoidance, unless vessel has positively identified each other
using AIS
2. Mere Presence of the master on the bridge does not relieve the OOW of his duties unless the Master
specifically states that he is 'Taking - over the Con' OOW to continue advising the Master as to hazard.
Note :Display this check list, Post it in wheelhouse, and ensure Log entry made in every watch, as applicable
United Ocean Ship Management Pte. Ltd. Singapore
Checklist No.D011.04(Rev.Date;31-01-12)
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