Navigation Checklist in Coastal Waters and Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS)
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Navigation Checklist in Coastal Waters and Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is to be completed by the officer on Watch once per Watch and a Log Entry made.
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Have all Charts and Nautical Publications to be used, been corrected up to date? | |
Have the following factors been taken into consideration in preparing the Passage Plan? | |
Advice/Recommendations in Sailing Directions? | |
Ships Draught? | |
Effect of “Squat” on Underkeel Clearance in shallow Water? | |
Tides and Currents? | |
Available Navigational Aids and their accuracy? | |
Weather, particularly in areas renowned for poor visibility? | |
Position Fixing Method to be used? | |
Daylight/Night Time passing of danger points in coastal waters? | |
Any requirements for Traffic Separation/Routing Schemes? | |
Traffic likely to be encountered – Flow Type, Volume? | |
Are Local/Coastal Warning Broadcasts being monitored? | |
Is participation in Area Reporting Systems being followed? | |
Is the ship’s position being Fixed at regular intervals and is “Continuous Track Monitoring” in use? | |
Have Courses been laid off well clear of obstructions? | |
Are the Errors of Gyro/Magnetic Compasses being checked regularly? | |
Is the Echo Sounder in operation where required? | |
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