Inform C/O, order him to secure deck. |
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Inform C/E, order him to secure E/R. |
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Plot storm’s position and observe its movement.
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Determine sector in which the ship is in.
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Use appropriate bad weather maneuver as per the ship's position relative to storm. |
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In dangerous semicircle, keep the wind on starboard bow, about four points. Keep on altering to starboard as the wind veers. |
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In navigable semicircle or in the path, keep the wind on starboard quarter, keep on altering as the wind backs.
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Order OOW to
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Arrange a FSA for storm. |
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Strengthen the bridge watch and ensure proper look out. |
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Change over to manual steering if auto pilot cannot cope up with weather condition. |
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Continuous watch as visibility can be reduced. |
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Instruct C/O to:
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I will remain outside of a radius of 200nm from storm center. If necessary: |
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Ensure vessel does not roll or pitch heavily, as it may cause
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All preparations for heavy weather to be entered in official log book in details and deck log book. |
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I will keep in mind:
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Ensure personnel get enough rest, considering fatigue due to storm. |
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No body to go on deck without C/O’s permission. |
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Instruct C/E to check steering gear and M/E performance regularly. |
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Inform following parties about storm and amended ETA:
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