PREPARATION FOR ARRIVAL TO PORT

* In preparing the passage for arrival in port, has the pre-pilotage information exchange taken place?

* Has the passage plan been updated following receipt of the shore to ship Pilot/Master Exchange form and all latest navigational warnings?

* Has the ETA been sent with all relevant information required by local regulations?

* Is it necessary to rearrange cargo ballast?

* Has the following equipment been prepared and checked?

- Course and engine movement records

- Clock synchronisation

- Communications with the E/R control and mooring stations

- Signalling equipment, including:

Flags

Lights

- Deck lighting

- Mooring winches and lines including heaving lines

- Pressure on fire main

- Anchors cleared away

- Stabiliers and log tubes housed

- Has the steering gear been tested, and has manual steering been engaged in sufficient time for the helmsman to become accostumed before manoeuvring commences?

- Have the engines been tested and prepared for manoeuvring?

- Has the Pilot Card been completed and are the Pilot embarkation arrangements?

- Have VHF channels for the various services been noted and radio check carried out?

VTS

Pilot

Tugs

Berthing instructions

Agent

Others

- Has the Port been made fully aware of any special berthing requirements that the ship may have?

- Other check.