MV BLUEFIN QUALITY MANUAL - Australian Maritime College

Australian Maritime College
MV Bluefin: Pre Departure Checklist
APPENDIX 4.1
CHECK LIST – PRE-DEPARTURE
Note: To be completed by the Master/Chief Mate
Port: _________________________ Voyage: _________________________
Description of equipment tested YES NO
UHF communication established channel selected.
Wharf support notified of departure time.
Main Engine operational.
Main Hydraulics operational.
Bow Thruster operational. ( aft consol switch selected)
(fwd console switch selected)
Propulsion tested.
Helm response in hand steering and auto pilot tested.
Emergency steering gear tested and gyro aligned with master
gyro.
Gyro compass heading compared with Magnetic compass
heading.
Steering repeater aligned with master Gyro Compass.
Emergency steering flat repeater aligned with master Gyro.
Bridge wing repeaters aligned with master Gyro.
Radar heading aligned with gyro compass heading.
GPS Datum checked.
Echo sounders operational.
Doppler log reset.
MF/HF and VHF radio operational.
GMDSS equipment operational. Sailing plan fwd to RCC
AIS configured.
Passage plan prepared and available / Voyage charts in order
Port authority notified of intention to sail.
Ships signal horn operational and navigation lights tested.
Windlass operational on brake with dogs off.
Crew / passengers aware of sailing time and responsibilities.
Safety talk and induction completed.
Muster drill conducted.
Date: ______/______/_______
Time: ____________________
Tide: HW__________ LW__________
Master: ________________________ Chief Mate: ______________________
Append 4.1 - Pre-Departure.docx 1
Revised: November 2010