Master’s Standing
Orders
(Example)
Vessel: .
Date:
.
All OOW should be committed to the
safety of ship, personnel, properties and the marine environment – also to be
acknowledged that this instruction does not preclude or substitute of the
international regulations COLREGS.
The OOW is in charge of the bridge
and the bridge team for that watch, until being relieved by the preceding
officer, also the requirements for watch at anchor should be met (refer to
SPM).
The requirements of COLREGS are to
be strictly observed. When altering course for another vessel be positive and
do not let the other vessel to be in doubt as to your intention.
Ensuring vessel position at sea
and on anchor, in accordance with the voyage passage plan.
The vessel heading is indicated by
the GYRO, as a safe guard against the gyro & gyro repeaters, frequent
checks should be made between the magnetic and gyro compasses and recorded
every watch, where possible. Also the gyro compass error should be checked
after excessive maneuvering.
The OOW is to maintain the heading
and speed as directed by Master, and this does not preclude that he can take
the appropriate actions to avoid damage to the ship and personnel, Master to be
notified immediately.
The changeover of steering for
Autopilot to Manual position is obligatory in bad visibility and high-density
traffics, a reasonable period of time to be allocated to the helmsman to be
acquainted with rudder features, if possible.
In low visibility immediately
comply with international regulations at sea or on anchors, the sound signals
to be utilized as applicable in compliance with COLREGS.
The Master is to be called in case
of failure being affected the Gyro. Steering Gear, Radar or Echo sounder or
vessel whistle.
Before approaching the port, the
OOW shall review the local requirements for the calling port through the
applicable “Pilot” and is to prepare a note for such requirements.
The Master’s attendance in bridge
does not relieve the OOW form carrying out his duties, unless being informed by
Master, such situation to be recorded in logbook.
The R/T is to be used only for
navigational purposes and for exchange information with port authority and the
company.
Master
Name: .
Signature: .
Chief officer: .
2nd officer: .
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