Printed on : 25/04/2022

[Open] CL-N09
Rev No: 1.2
Rev Date: 10.11.2021
Approved By: MR

BRIDGE EQUIPMENT TEST

M.T. P_OR_T:

Indicate [ √ ] for YES; [X] for NO and [ NA ] for NOT APPLICABLE

All clocks synchronised, gyro and magnetic compared and errors ascertained, gyro repeaters including repeaters in
steering gear compartment and course recorder synchronised.

Course Recorder paper sufficient and marked with appropriate timings as required

Main engine telegraph, indicators and alarms tested. (Including RPM, ROT indicators and telegraph logger)

Before entering coastal water or congested waters, check communication between bridge and steering gear
Room (as per SOLAS Reg. 26-2), confirm rudder response to manual steering using single or both steering
power unit

Steering systems, indicators and alarms tested as per the ICS steering gear guidance on test routines and
checklists

Within 12 hours before departure from port, check and test steering gear, including as applicable the
operation of the following:

a) Main steering gear

b) Auxiliary steering system
c) All remote steering gear control systems
d) Steering positions on the navigation bridge
e) Emergency power supply
f) Rudder angle indicators in relation to the actual position of rudder
g) Remote steering gear control system power failure alarms
h) Steering gear power failure alarms
i) Automatic isolating arrangements and other automatic equipment

Steering gear, including manual, auto-pilot and NFU. Emergency changeover arrangements & rudder indicators tested/
checked as per SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 26. Testing to include all alarms - Overload alarm, Low oil level alarm,
Gyro failure alarm.
Steering Gear 1 Steering Gear 2 Steering Gear 1 &
(Time taken from (Time taken from 2 (Time taken from
Hard Port to Hard Hard Port to Hard Hard Port to Hard
Starboard & Vice Starboard & Vice Starboard & Vice
Versa) Versa) Versa)
Time Test Started: Time Test Completed:

Doppler log tested and reset

Radar and ARPA set up and performance checked Azimuth circles and binoculars ready] for use

Clear view screens and window wipers tested

Whistles tested from all control positions, where practical (including Gong & Bell )

Primary and secondary navigation light circuits (including Navigation Light Failure Alarm), Christmas tree lights,
daylight signaling lamp, search light, steering light and bridge console tested and ready for use.

Echo sounder, AIS, satellite navigator and any other Navigational Aids tested and ready for use. (including
Navigational Alarm Setting).

Echo Sounder Performance Verified. Monthly Performance of the echo sounder should be carried out by testing
on all ranges (as applicable) and scales to verify recordings against depths shown on the chart. Last tested
date: _______

Anchor, cables and mooring winches ready for use or secured ([this needs to be separated as separate
items). Charts, nautical publications and plotting equipment ready for navigation (Largest scale chart
corrected and in use. Ensure all courses are marked as per passage plan, and all required markings are
on the chart/ECDIS and correct for the intended voyage)

ECDIS route plan updated, fed-in and checked.

Depth Contour: m
Safety Contour: m
Shallow Contour: m
To be filed in File:H09A
IMS-FC-NAV Pages 1 of 2 Retention : 1 Year
 Printed on : 25/04/2022

[Open] CL-N09
Rev No: 1.2
Rev Date: 10.11.2021
Approved By: MR

Way Point fed-in GPS and checked.

Latest meteorological facsimile and navigational reports warnings for the area received. (Any immediate
concern of typhoon etc. in the close proximity. Any extra stability precautions to encounter bad weather)

BRIDGE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Prevailing and forecasted weather noted and Master informed, if necessary. (Met manager to be updated
for the next voyage with correct route and speed)

VHF tested and switched on and standby on appropriate channels. GMDSS station logged in and pre-
departure test carried out.

BNWAS switched on. Test carried out prior departure port.

All fixed and portable communication equipment such as walkie-talkie, P.A. system, etc for bridge to
engine and bridge to mooring stations are tested and in order. Notice given to duty engineer for use of
bow/stern thrusters as per Master's orders, if applicable.

Controllable pitch propeller controls & indicators tested

If fitted Voyage Data Recorder checked and working without alarm/warning.

Long Range Identification and Tracking checked.

Passage plan and waypoint list for voyage made available.

Weather routeing, if provided, obtained and reported to Master and await Master's instructions for routeing
vessel's passage (the 2/0 shall be responsible for routeing the vessel to Master's requirements).

ROT indicator tested for accuracy and all in order.

Latitude and speed correction for gyro checked and in order.

Date: Time: OOW Rank/Sign:

Note:

1. Make entry in Deck Log book "CL-N09 complied with and in order" after compliance.

To be filed in File:H09A
IMS-FC-NAV Pages 2 of 2 Retention : 1 Year