Anchoring and Anchor Watch Checklist
SHIP NAME: | PORT: | |
This Checklist is to be completed by the Officer on Watch prior to Anchoring and a Log Entry made. | INITIALS | |
Has an Anchoring Plan been prepared taking into account: | ||
Speed Reduction in ample time? | ||
Direction/Strength of Wind, Current? | ||
Tidal Stream when manoeuvring at low speeds? | ||
Need for adequate sea room particularly to seaward? | ||
Have the following been informed of the time of “Standby” for Anchoring | ||
The Master? | ||
The Engineroom? | ||
The Anchor Party? | ||
Is the following equipment ready for use? | ||
Anchor(s)? | ||
Lights/Shapes? | ||
Sound Signalling Apparatus? | ||
Anchor Marking Buoy? | ||
Has an Anchor Watch been established? | ||
Have instructions been issued to the Officer of the Watch/Engineroom on the following matters? | ||
Determining and regular checking of Anchor Position? | ||
Notice for Main Engines especially if weather deteriorates? | ||
Anti-fouling precautions? | ||
OFFICER’S ON WATCHSIGNATURE: DATE: | ||