Maritime · Safety & Compliance · Intermediate
Check all equipment before departure. Test radar, GPS, and AIS with live targets where possible. Compare gyro and magnetic compass headings. Log results in the bridge logbook.
A pre-departure or periodic functional testing checklist for bridge officers verifying that all navigation and communication equipment is operational. Covers radar systems, GPS receivers, AIS transponder, ECDIS or paper chart readiness, magnetic and gyro compass, echo sounder, speed and distance log, VHF radio, GMDSS equipment, and navigation lights — every system required for safe navigation under SOLAS and COLREG.
Navigation equipment failures at sea create immediate safety hazards — loss of position fixing, inability to detect other vessels, or communication breakdown in distress situations. Pre-departure verification ensures every system is working before the vessel leaves port, when repairs can still be made alongside.
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