PT.

GEMILANG BINA LINTAS TIRTA

SHIP MANAGEMENT
ANCHORING AND ANCHOR WATCH (REFER TO GBLT – 0406-1)

ANCHORING AND ANCHOR WATCH CHECKLIST

Port of : _________________ Date : ___________________

(NB Changeover should be postponed whenever the ship is at a continuous anchor

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watch should be maintained. )
Has an anchoring plan been prepared taking into account :
1. Speed reduction in ample time
2. Direction / strength of wind and current
3. Tidal stream when manoeuvring at low speeds
4. Need for adequate searoom particularly to seaward
Depth of water, type of seabed and the scope of anchor cable
5.
required
Have the engine room and anchor party been informed of
6.
the time of “Stand-by” for anchoring ?
Are the anchors, lights/shapes and sound signalling
7.
apparatus ready for use ?
Has the anchor position of the ship been reported to the port
8.
authority ?
While at anchor, the OOW should :
Determine and plot the ship’s position on the appropriate chart
1.
as soon as practicable
When circumstances permit, check at sufficiently frequent
intervals wheater the ship is remaining securely at anchor by
2.
taking bearing of fixed navigation marks or readily identifiable
shore objects
3. Ensure that proper look – out is maintained
4. Ensure that inspection rounds of the ship are made periodically
Ensure vessel access control precautions are maintained in
5.
respect of vessel security
Observe meteorological and tidal conditions and the state of the
6.
sea
Notify the master and undertake all necessary measures if the
7.
ship drags anchor
Ensure that the state of readiness of the main engines and other
8.
machinery is in accordance with the master’s instructions
9. If visiblity deteriorates, notify the master
Ensure that the ship exhibits the appropriate lights and shapes
10. and that appropriate sound signals are made in accordance with
all applicable regulations
Take measures to protect the environment from pollution by the
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ship and comply with applicable pollution regulations
Sign / Officer duty

Master of MT. Bull Flores : Capt. Junaidi

MT. BULL FLORES - ANCHOR WATCH PROCEDURE

 PT. GEMILANG BINA LINTAS TIRTA
SHIP MANAGEMENT
ANCHORING AND ANCHOR WATCH (REFER TO GBLT – 0406-1)

CHANGING OVER THE WATCH

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(NB Changeover should be postponed whenever the ship is at a continuous anchor
watch should be maintained. )
1 Has the relieving officer of the watch read the following directives?
Standing orders
Supplementary master’s instruction
Navigational warnings
2 Are all members of the relieving watch capable of carrying out their duties?
3 Has the relieving officer of the watch been acquainted with the following
information?
ensure that the vessel exhibits the appropriate lights and shapes and
that in restricted visibility, the appropriate sound signals are made
ensure that VHF watch and efficient lookout is maintained
VHF established Standby on Ch : _______ /________ / ________
Ensure that the state of readiness of the main engines and other
machinery is in accordance with the Master’s instructions.
Determine and plot the ship’s position on the appropriate chart as
soon as practicable and at sufficiently frequent intervals, check this
position by taking bearings of fixed navigational marks and/or marks
monitored by automatic radar plotting aids or readily identifiable
shore objects.
Check Gyro / Magnetic Compass Errors
Observe weather, tidal and sea conditions
Notify the Master if the vessel drags its anchor and undertake all
necessary remedial measures
Notify the Master if visibility deteriorates
Ensure that an inspection of the vessel is made periodically
In appropriate circumstances maintain anti piracy precautions as laid
down in the Master’s standing orders.
Port of : Anchorage : Date / Time : / LT
Position : Lat / Long Anchor : P/S  O/D – I/W Turning Circle : Nm
DATE:
RELIEVING OFFICER OFFICER BEING RELIEVED
00.00 – 04.00 2/Off 2/Off

04.00 – 08.00 3/Off 3/Off

08.00 – 12.00 3/Off 3/Off

12.00 – 16.00 2/Off 2/Off

16.00 – 20.00 3/Off 3/Off

20.00 – 00.00 3/Off 3/Off

MASTER:

MT. BULL FLORES - ANCHOR WATCH PROCEDURE