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Start the fog signal according to rule 35 Colreg.
Inform the Captain and call him to the bridge if there is the slightest uncertainty.
Start radar 1 and/or 2.
Post the look-out man.
Check the function and channel setting of the VHF radio. Keep always good watch on Ch 16.
Call in an extra look-out man if this is necessary. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘bridge’
BRIDGE WATCH IN THE CASE OF POOR VISIBILITY
Posted by author on June 23rd, 2008
Posted in Navigation 
Tags: applicable rules, bridge, consultation, fog signal, insurance, insurance association, navigation lights, propeller, RADAR, uncertainty, vhf radio 
No Comments »Disembarking the Pilot
Posted by author on June 23rd, 2008
1. The pilot is asked which side the pilot ladder shall be rigged. The pilot ladder is rigged in good time before the pilot disembarks.
2. The seaman on watch rigs the pilot ladder with the help of another man from the deck crew and makes ready a life buoy equipped with line and light and [...]
Posted in Navigation Tags: bridge, casting line, checks, darkness, deck crew, good lighting, good time, heaving line, insurance, insurance association, lashing, pilot ladder, pilot boat, radio 9, seaman, storage area, v No Comments »Taking aboard the pilot
Posted by author on June 23rd, 2008
1. The pilot station is informed in good time (2 hrs) and is held continuously informed of the ship’s E.T.A. “Pilot”. The same information is transmitted if possible to the agent.
2. The Captain is notified 30 minutes, or according to his instruction, prior to the arrival to the pilot.
3. The officer on watch informs the [...]
Posted in Navigation Tags: 30 minutes, bridge, casting line, darkness, deck crew, eye contact, good lighting, good time, manoeuvre, pilot ladder, pilot boat, pilot station, radio, rigging, seaman, walkie talkie, watchman No Comments »Enclosed Space Entry Procedure
Posted by author on June 7th, 2008
The purpose of this procedure is to assist ship staff and company inspectors in:
Preparing for entry into an enclosed space.
Conducting ongoing monitoring during enclosed space operations.
Identifying the safety precautions to be taken while work is being carried out inside an enclosed space.
This procedure applies to all vessels that are certified under OSM Ship Management AS [...]
Posted in Ships Safety Procedure Tags: ballast tanks, bridge, cargo tanks, compliance, double bottoms, emergency rescue, frequent entry, fuel tanks, intention, natural ventilation, safety precautions, sewage tanks, ship management, ship staff, space entries, space operations, third party, void spaces No Comments »Operation of Man Overboard Boat
Posted by author on June 7th, 2008
Based on experience with the dedicated MOB boats, the following guidelines shall be adhered to:
GENEREL OPERATION
The MOB boat is a rescue boat and shall primarily be used to save persons falling overboard from own or other vessel, or in any other emergency situation. All other use shall be limited. (The MOB-boat shall NOT be used [...]
Posted in Ships Safety Procedure Tags: anchorage, ballast, baltic region, boat crew, boat engine, boat operations, boats, bridge, cold water, crane driver, dispensation, emergency situation, good weather, hook, knots, leisure boat, max persons, mob, necessary orders, north sea, personnel safety, portable radio, precaution, radio communication, rescue boat, risk, s max, safety equipment, sea level, slow speed, stern, survival, tension, two persons, warmer waters, water areas, weather conditions, winch No Comments »
