SHIP MANAGEMENT – INDIA FORMS & CHECKLISTS

B-4
Date :08/2008
Revision No. 2 / Page 1 of 1
Bulk + Other Cargo
TAKING OVER SEA WATCHES

Note: Relieving officer to check following and log same prior taking-over. Handing-over to be deferred till such
time as any manoeuvre / action to avoid a hazard is completed and handing over officer is fully satisfied that
relieving watch is fully able.

Vessel Date:

0000 0400 0800 1200 1600 2000

Handing over time
0400 0800 1200 1600 2000 2400
Standing orders, night orders and other special
instructions of the master relating to navigation of the
ship
Position, course, speed and draught of the ship.
Prevailing and predicted tides, currents, weather,
visibility and the effect of these factors on the course
and speed
Navigation lights
Is the vision of relieving officer adjusted to prevailing
conditions
Are all the members of relieving watch capable of
carrying out the duties?
Navigational situation including but not limited
to;
Operational condition of all navigational and safety
equipment being used or likely to be used during the
watch
The errors of the gyro and magnetic compass
The presence and movements of ships insight or
known to be in the vicinity
The conditions and hazards likely to be encountered
during the watch
Identification of shore light, buoys etc.
Any special deck work in progress, in particular
enclosed space entry and Hot Work
Course plotted on the chart

OFFICER TO BE RELEIVED (INIT)

RELEIVED OFFICER (INIT)

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