NAV08 – ARRIVAL CHECKLIST

NAV 08 - ARRIVAL CHECKLIST PORT: SINGAPORE, AESPA DATE: 04.03.2021

This Checklist is to be completed by the officer of the Watch/Master and in conjunction with the duty
engineer where required prior to channel transits and arrival in Port and a Log Entry made.
The Officer completing the checklist MUST enter his initials as confirmation

* Item requires positive answer. If negative, vessel is in a NO GO situation and must not proceed until the risk has
been assessed by the Master and the Chief Engineer. Consultation with the Management Office may be required.
** Baltic Sea, North Sea, N. America, California CARB and Caribbean

CHECKS 0 TO 12 HOURS PRIOR “Stand By Engines” (SBE) FOR ARRIVAL (WEEKLY IF SHORT VOYAGE)
(Note: Checks can be combined and carried out in one session if required)
Visual inspection of primary and secondary steering gear and connecting linkage*
Confirm operation of:
Each remote steering gear control system*
Each steering position located on the navigating bridge.* 1 POSITION ON BRIDGE
Each rudder angle indicator in relation to the actual position of the rudder.*
The movement of the rudder in hand steering mode*
All internal vessel control communications and vessel control alarms.*
Storage batteries for emergency lighting and power systems in vessel control and propulsion machinery
spaces*
ER aware of fuel changeover requirements (e.g. **ECA)
All ships equipped with MEPC.107(49) Oil Content Meters (OCM) must ensure that the Engineering Department staff can
retrieve the “historical data” upon request by PSC authorities. All engine room alarm history, Oil Record Book (ORB)
entries, OCM history and tank soundings must match with respect to dates and tank levels. Any deviation must be
investigated, corrected, and if necessary reported to flag. The use of “white out” is not permitted in ORBs. All OCM seals
must be intact and not tampered. All ships must
demonstrate that the Oily Water Separator (OWS), OCM, if equipped, and 3-way valve are fully operational and crew
able to test in accordance with written test procedures. Ensure OWS piping systems are in accordance with ship’s
approved drawings.

In addition for US waters – refer to 33 CFR 164.25

Note: Equipment shall be tested no more than 12 hours before entering or getting underway into the navigable waters
of the United States – begin at 12NM seaward of the baseline.

Log entry made to confirm that equipment tested as per 33 CFR 164.25 N/A
Standby or emergency generator, for as long as necessary to show proper functioning, including steady N/A
state temperature and pressure readings*
Confirm

Passage plan to berth completed and courses marked on charts? (including ECDIS if fitted)*
UKC calculation completed and meets requirements. * and allows for local water density.
Air draft / overhead clearance calculated and sufficient for bridges / overhead cables (if applicable)*
Engine Room advised expected End of Sea Passage time and Stand-By time
All Gyro repeaters aligned with master compass (Record Master Heading and any deviations below)
Master Heading :
Latest navigational warnings and weather forecast for the area been received
Has the Emergency Port Contact Sheet contained in the vessel’s SOPEP been completed
Confirm port security level

Time the above checks completed

0 TO 3 HOURS PRIOR SBE FOR ARRIVAL

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ETA to pilot station/confirm ladder Crew called to prepare pilot ladder
requirements
Equipment checks as per next section Helmsman called?

EQUIPMENT CHECKED/FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY?

VHF / Portable VHF
NAVTEX
Navigation, NUC, signal
lights*
Window wipers/clear view
Voyage Data Recorder?
Binoculars/azimuth mirrors
Navigational light failure
alarm tested?
Radars / ARPA* GPS – accuracy between each
apparatus
Engine movement recorder ECDIS
Aldis lamp / battery Course Recorder aligned
Whistles?* Echo sounder*
Bridge movement book ready Arrival draft posted
Torches Fire detection & alarm system
Sound powered phone Tankers : AIS changed to
low power setting

Time the above checks completed

PREPARATION FOR PILOT

Power on deck?
Ladder / combination rigged as per IMO/IMPA poster
Pilot card (NAV04) ready
Master/Pilot Exchange of Essential Information (NAV05) ready
Officer to meet pilot/check ladder safety
Pilot advised of boarding arrangements?
Passage plan updated with additional information received since departure
Updated passage plan checked and approved by master
Update passage plan briefed to bridge team
Updated route displayed on ECDIS and/or on other navigational aids
Anchors cleared and ready for use
Mooring winches manned and ready

IF VESSEL TO ANCHOR CRITERIA FOR SELECTING POSITION

Position selected / Directed by Port Depth
Tidal direction known Seabed
Amount of cable to use? Clear of foul ground
Anchor party briefed Sufficient space
Signals/shapes/anchor marking buoy ready Clear of channel/fairway
Clear of underwater pipelines / cables

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AT END OF SEA PASSAGE

Bridge/ER clocks checked and synchronised Anchors cleared
Course recorder ‘time marked’. Enough paper? Hand steering
Echo Sounder ‘time marked’. Enough paper? Flags ready
Bridge manning in compliance with FOP?

AT “Stand By Engines” (SBE)

Main propulsion machinery tested ahead and astern.*
Two steering motors*
Steering tested through full movement*
Bow/stern thrusters tested?* N/A
Bridge Wing / Remote manoeuvring controls tested N/A
Anchoring Party called
Pressure on Fire Main
Officers and crew called for mooring stations
Time and position of engaging hand steering recorded in Deck Log Book
Communications with Engine Control Room & Mooring Stations
Mooring / anchor parties at stations

COMMENTS

OOW’S SIGNATURE: MASTER’S SIGNATURE: DATE:

TIME:

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