1 - Ship’s anchor position verified regularly
(should vessel’s position cross swinging circle boundary,Master,Chief mate,Engine
Room & Bosun to be called.Engine to be brought to full manning/manoeuvring
status)
4 -
Appropriate lights/shapes/flags exhibited.
5 -
Proper lookout maintained.
6 -
Deck watch to patrol regularly with radio
reporting schedule to bridge as instructed by OOW.
7 -
Listening watch to be maintained on VHF CH16
& other local channels as instructed by port control & pilots.
8 -
Compass & Gyro errors to be verified.
9 -
Watch & plot movements of nearby targets.
10 -
In tidal waters, tide timings to be written on
chart & vessel’s swing monitored.
11 -
Monitor closely vessel’s position when swinging
to the tide.
12 -
Inform Master & give warning to duty
engineer immediately if weather deteriorates. If there is danger of collision
from other vessel take immediate action to call out anchor party. Also sound General alarm in case of collision threat.
13 -
Appropriate sound signals to be commenced in
restricted visibility & Master to be called.
14 -
If in any doubt that vessel may be in danger of
dragging anchor. Call master.
15 -
Where required maintain anti-piracy precautions.
Make requisite log entry.
16 -
Maintain anchor watch log showing the bearings
& distance being checked,ship’s heading,depth of water, under keel distance
from nearest anchored vessel. Electronic aids log also to be maintained. GPS is
very effective in indicating movement.
17 -
Weather- if experiencing strong winds,swell
*Restrict
crew working in areas exposed to sea.
*Inform
all Crew members to take heavy weather precautions.
*Engine
kept ready for immediate manoeuvre.
*Consider
paying out extra cable.
*Consider weighing anchor & proceeding to
safer waters.
18 - Deck Watch to confirm, at regular
intervals that the windlass brake is holding, chain stopper in place,cable has not moved & is not
vibrating.