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Q.

Standing orders by Master to the bridge team for


passage through an ice region.
Call Master, if in any doubt or other emergency situation
or Company's rule.
Continuos lookout by the OOW, and additional lookouts
posted one on foc'sleand one at a high point (crows nest).
Two Radars operational and continuously monitored but
not solely relied upon.
Weather conditions must be continuously monitored, and
ice report updates followed up.
Advise Master if changes in sea state observed.
Observe sea temperature, atmsopheric pressure and
ship's position.
Report all forms of ice sightings to Master.
In case of restricted visibility, inform Master immediately
and observe Rule 19 of COLREGS.
Observations of any ice blink to be reported.
Note ice signs and wild life.
Engines down to manoeuvring speed.
Keep vessel on manual steering.
Use search lights as necessary.
Update weather reports from Navtex and other sources.
Keep navigational lights "ON."
Keep echo sounder "ON".
Maintain VHF listening watch.
Log down all events.

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