Section 3: Navigation
Bridge procedures, passage planning, pilotage and navigation equipment.
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Navigation procedures and officer familiarity
Navigation procedures cover safe operation and officers understand how to use them.
Open preparation guide →Master’s standing and bridge orders
Standing orders are understood and the Master’s daily bridge orders are read and signed.
Open preparation guide →Manoeuvring information and bridge records
Displayed handling information and bridge/watch-handover records reflect actual operation.
Open preparation guide →Departure and arrival equipment checks
Navigation equipment, engine control and steering are checked before critical voyage stages.
Open preparation guide →Routine bridge equipment tests
Routine tests and independent cross-checks demonstrate bridge-equipment readiness.
Open preparation guide →Master–Pilot exchange and transfer of conn
The exchange establishes an agreed pilotage plan, limitations and clear transfer of conn.
Open preparation guide →Under-keel and air-draft clearance
Manager-defined clearance policies and accurate calculations account for dynamic conditions and CATZOC.
Open preparation guide →Fire rounds without weakening lookout
End-of-watch safety rounds preserve an effective bridge lookout.
Open preparation guide →Bridge manning and lookout
Bridge staffing meets the posted matrix throughout the voyage and at anchor.
Open preparation guide →Navigation equipment condition
Fitted navigation equipment is operational, including equipment beyond mandatory carriage.
Open preparation guide →Lights, shapes and signalling equipment
Navigation and emergency lights, shapes and signalling equipment are ready for use.
Open preparation guide →BNWAS operation and safeguards
Officers understand BNWAS use, testing and controls against unauthorised deactivation.
Open preparation guide →Magnetic, gyro and GNSS compasses
Fitted compasses are operational, adjusted, serviced and correctly cross-checked.
Open preparation guide →Manual steering and changeover records
Manual/automatic steering changes are recorded and manual steering is used appropriately.
Open preparation guide →VDR preservation, playback and testing
Officers can preserve incident data and the SMS covers VDR playback.
Open preparation guide →Chart and publication management
Charts, publications, ENC permits and correction records are current and traceable.
Open preparation guide →Charts and publications for the previous voyage
The previous passage used appropriate, current official charts and publications.
Open preparation guide →ECDIS approval, readiness and practical use
ECDIS meets its applicable requirements and watchkeepers can demonstrate practical competence.
Open preparation guide →T&P notices and navigation warnings
Relevant temporary information and warnings are incorporated into planning and monitoring.
Open preparation guide →Evidence of safe navigation
The previous voyage’s records demonstrate safe navigation and regulatory compliance.
Open preparation guide →Echo sounder use and records
Depth monitoring is used and recorded during approaches and shallow-water navigation.
Open preparation guide →Berth-to-berth passage planning
The previous voyage’s complete plan was validated, briefed and approved by the Master.
Open preparation guide →Track monitoring and independent fixes
OOW monitoring verifies track and position using appropriate independent techniques.
Open preparation guide →GNSS datum, errors and integrity
GNSS uses the correct datum and officers recognise unreliable positioning.
Open preparation guide →Weather routeing and Master’s judgement
Weather-routeing information supports a safe passage and is understood by the bridge team.
Open preparation guide →Bridge distractions and device use
Written policies keep devices, internet and email from distracting the bridge team.
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References 3.19 and 3.25 were removed in RISQ 3.2. Removed references are excluded from active entries.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.