1	Have the following been informed?
		The Master	^*
		The Engine Room
		The crew
2	Have all moveable objects been secured at the following locations?
		On deck
		Below deck
		Ports, deadlights
3	Have speed and course been adjusted as necessary?
4	Has the crew been wanted to avoid upper deck areas made dangerous by the weather?
5	Have safety line/hand ropes been rigged where necessary?
6	Have instructions been issued on the following matters?
		Monitoring weather reports
		Transmitting weather reports to the appropriate authorities or in the case of tropical storms, danger messages in accordance with SOLAS 1974 Chapter V, Regulation 2(a)

Duty Officer

Signature

Master

Date

Position of vessel

* Yes: X; No: Blank

Note: To be completed every time and filed in ship's file.

To retain for 3 years.

Issue date: 03.11.2003/Rev. 00 I-DD16-F01 Page: 1/1

BRIDGE CHECK LIST - NAVIGATION IN HEAVY WEATHER OR IN TROPICAL STORM AREAS

QSMS I-DD16-F01 Rev. No.00

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