SAF16 Critical Operations Checklist

Reference is to be made to Section 6 of the

Safety and Environmental Procedures.

SAF16 - CRITICAL OPERATIONS CHECKLIST

SHIPS NAME :
DEPARTMENT
CRITICAL TASK
AUTHORISED PERSONNEL
No

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12

D17
CHECKLIST No

DECK

ECDIS - GPS INPUT FAILURE

OOW

OPERATIONS
Inform Master
Engage hand steering
Inform E/R
Prepare engines for manoeuvring
Fix vessels position by all available means
Take action to manoeuvre ship away from danger
Prepare for anchoring if in shallow water
Broadcast URGENCY message to ships in vicinity
Modify AIS status
Inform VTS or port authority if in coastal waters
Use alternate GNSS position or engage DR Mode
Notify DPA

Initials

Other actions:
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Change over to secondary GPS as position input device for the ECDIS
Ensure that the secondary system is operating correctly.
If Secondary position input not available, Change position mode to Dead
Reckoning (DR) or Estimated Position (EP) mode
Hoist appropriate signals
Input Line of Position to ECDIS and Calculate EPs (Current/Drift may be
added if EP mode is used).
The course track shall be corrected by using position fixing methods other
than GPS or other continuous position systems.
Post Extra look out if required

During the critical operation, if an unexpected event occurs, stop the job, review the controls and the
risk assessment and resume the job only when deemed safe to do so.

MASTER OR CHIEF ENGINEERS SIGNATURE:

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