Published on Australian Maritime Safety Authority (https://www.amsa.gov.au)
Use this checklist to prepare for the inspection. Below is a sample of the focused inspection campaign checklist.
| No. | Question | Yes | No | NA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has the passage plan been appraised to cover the whole voyage / berth to berth and readily available on primary and back-up navigation systems? | |||
| 2 | Does the SMS contain guidance on best practice watchkeeping, including appropriate Under Keel Clearance (UKC) and safety contour settings? | |||
| 3 | Are official up to date navigational charts (ENCs) being used onboard for navigation? | |||
| 4 | Has the previous voyage been executed and monitored in accordance with the plan? | |||
| 5 | Can watchkeeping officers demonstrate familiarization with ECDIS? | |||
| 6 | On ships with ECDIS installed, can the alarm sound be demonstrated? | |||
| 7 | Is the bridge visibility obstructed by cargo, cargo gear or other obstructions forward of the beam? | |||
| 8 | Is there evidence of an effective lookout being maintained at all times in accordance with COLREGs? | |||
| 9 | Is a pilot transfer arrangement provided onboard in accordance with SOLAS Chapter V, Reg 23? | |||
| 10 | Are required inputs to ECDIS connected and configured correctly Gyro, Continuous position fixing system (CPS) and speed and distance measuring device)? | |||
| 11 | Is there evidence of periodic testing of navigation equipment during the watch? | |||
| Post inspection | Yes | No | NA | |
| 12 | Have deficiencies been issued as part of the FIC? (Form B) | |||
| 13 | Has the ship been detained as part of this FIC? | |||
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