Bridge Procedures Guide - Shipboard Training

1 SHIP IDENTITYNameCall signFlagShip s agentYear builtIMO NoCargo typeShip typeLast portADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION INFORMATIONFaxTelexOtherPILOT BOARDINGDate/ETAF reeboardBoarding station (if there is more than one)SHIP PARTICULARSD raught fwdDraught aftDraught amidships(salt water)Air draughtLengthBeamDisplacementDwtGrossNet ANCHORSPort anchorStbd anchor(length of cable available)MANOEUVRING DETAILS AT CURRENT CONDITIONFull speedHalf speedSlow speedMin. steering speedPropeller direction of turnControllable pitchNumber of propellersNumber of fwd thrustersNumber of aft thrustersMAIN ENGINE DETAILSType of engineMax. number of engine startsTime from full ahead to full asternEQUIPMENT DEFECTS RELEVANT TO SAFE NAVIGATIONOTHER IMPORTANT berthing restrictions, manoeuvring peculiaritiesmotor / turbine / otherleft / rightyes / no(UTC/LT) Bridge Procedures guideA1 Ship-to-shore: Master/Pilot ExchangePart B Bridge ChecklistExtracted from ICS Bridge Procedure Guide Compiled by.

2 MaluyaSHIP REQUESTING PILOTAGE DETAILSShip NameCall signORIGINATING AUTHORITYC ontact nameVHF channelOther means of contactPILOT BOARDING INSTRUCTIONSDate/arrival time at pilot boarding stationPosition pilot will boardEmbarkation sideApproach course and speedRequested boarding arrangementBERTH AND TUG DETAILSI ntended berth and berthing prospectsSide alongsideEstimated transit time to berthTug rendezvous positionNumber of tugsTug arrangementTotal bollard pullLOCAL WEATHER AND SEA CONDITIONSat the pilot boarding station on arrivalTidal information(heights/times)Expected currentsForecast weatherDETAILS OF THE PASSAGE PLAN including abort points/emergency plansREGULATIONS including VTS reporting, anchor/look-out attendance, max. allowable draughtOTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS including navigation hazards, ship movementsport / starboardport / starboard / TBA(UTC/LT) Bridge Procedures guideA2 Shore-to-ship: Pilot/Master ExchangePart B Bridge ChecklistExtracted from ICS Bridge Procedure Guide Compiled by.

3 MaluyaSHIP S PARTICULARSNameCall signDisplacement(tonnes) Deadweight(tonnes) Year builtLength OA(m) Breadth(m) Bulbous bowDraught fwd(m) Draught aft(m) Draught amidships(m)Port anchor(shackles) Stbd anchor(shackles) (1 shackle= m/15 fathoms)ENGINEType of engineMaximum power(kW)(HP)rpm/pitchloaded speedballast speedFull ahead(kts)(kts)Half ahead(kts)(kts)Slow ahead(kts)(kts)Dead slow ahead(kts)(kts)Dead slow asternSlow asternHalf asternFull astern(% of full ahead power)Engine critical rpmMaximum number of consecutive startsTime full ahead to full astern(sec) Time limit astern(min)yes / noBridge Procedures guideA3 Pilot cardmmmmManifoldParallel W/LLoadedmBallastmminmftAirdraughtPart B Bridge ChecklistExtracted from ICS Bridge Procedure Guide Compiled by: MaluyaBridge Procedures guideA4 Wheelhouse posterReference: IMO Resolution (15) Provision and display of manoeuvring information on board shipsMax.

4 , and , andBlock summer full load draughtDraught at which the manoeuvringdata were obtainedTURNING CIRCLESAT MAX. RUDDER ANGLEPERFORMANCE MAY DIFFER FROM THIS RECORD DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL, HULL AND LOADING CONDITIONSTHRUSTER EFFECT at trial conditionsTime delayTurning rateTime delay toNot effectivefor full thrust at zero speed reverse full thrust above speedBows /minminsknotsSterns /minminsknotsCombineds /minminsknotsANCHOR CHAINMax. rate ofNo. ofheavingshackles(min/shackle)PortStarbo ardStern(1 shackle =_____m/_____fathoms)LoadedBallastTrial/ EstimatedTrial/Estimated___m forward___m forward___m aft___m aftSTEERING PARTICULARSType of rudder(s)_____Maximum rudder angle_____ Time hard-over to hard-overwith one power unit_____swith two power units_____sMinimum speed to maintaincourse propeller stopped_____knotsRudder angle for neutral effect_____ PROPULSION PARTICULARSType of engine_____,___kW (___HP).

5 Type of propeller_____Rpm/pitchSpeed (knots)Engine ordersettingLoadedBallastFull sea speedFull aheadHalf aheadSlow aheadDead slow aheadDead slow asternSlow asternHalf asternFull asternDRAUGHT INCREASE (LOADED)Estimated Squat EffectHeel EffectUnder keelShip s speedMax. bow squatHeel angleDraught increaseclearance(knots)estimated (m)(degree)(m)2m48m1216 MAN OVERBOARDRESCUE MANOEUVRESEQUENCE OF ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN TO CAST A LIFEBUOY TO GIVE THE HELM ORDER TO SOUND THE ALARM TO KEEP THE LOOK-OUTI nsert arecommendedturnLoadedBallastTrial/Estim atedTrial/EstimatedMax. rate ofNo. ofheavingshackles(min/shackle)Max. rate ofNo. ofheavingshackles(min/shackle)Speed (knots)LoadedBallastLoadedBallastCritica l revolutions___rpmMinimum rpm___ ___knotsTime limit astern___rpmTime limit at full aheadto full astern___sStop to full astern___sAstern power___% aheadMax.

6 No. ofconsecutive starts___for full thrust at zero speed reverse full thrust above speedBows /minminsknotsSterns /minminsknotsCombineds /minminsknotsTime delayTurning rateTime delay toNot effectivefor full thrust at zero speed reverse full thrust above speedBows /minminsknotsSterns /minminsknotsCombineds /minminsknotsTime delayTurning rateTime delay toNot effectivefor full thrust at zero speed reverse full thrust above speedBows /minminsknotsSterns /minminsknotsCombineds /minminsknotsTime delayTurning rateTime delay toNot effectivefor full thrust at zero speed reverse full thrust above speedBows /minminsknotsSterns /minminsknotsCombineds /minminsknotsTime delayTurning rateTime delay toNot effectivefor full thrust at zero speed reverse full thrust above speedBows /minminsknotsSterns /minminsknotsCombineds /minminsknotsUnder keelShip s speedMax.

7 Bow squatHeel angleDraught increaseclearance(knots)estimated (m)(degree)(m)2m481216 Under keelShip s speedMax. bow squatHeel angleDraught increaseclearance(knots)estimated (m)(degree)(m)2m481216 Estimated Squat EffectHeel EffectUnder keelShip s speedMax. bow squatHeel angleDraught increaseclearance(knots)estimated (m)(degree)(m)2m481216 Under keelShip s speedMax. bow squatHeel angleDraught increaseclearance(knots)estimated (m)(degree)(m)ThrusterkW (HP)Ship s call B Bridge ChecklistExtracted from ICS Bridge Procedure Guide Compiled by: MaluyaBridgeproceduresguideA5 RequiredboardingarrangementsforpilotsREQ UIRED BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PILOTIn accordance with requirements and recommendationsINTERNATIONAL MARITIME PILOTS Wellington , Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2PN Tel: +44 20 7240 3973 Fax: +44 20 7240 3518 RIGGING FOR FREEBOARDSOF 9 METRES OR LESSHANDHOLDSTANCHIONSMin.

8 Diam. 32mm120cmabove bulwarkmin. 70cmmax. 80cm. apartMAN-ROPES without knotsmin. REQUIREDBY PILOTS ternBow3 to 7 metres depending on sizeof pilot launch and height of man-ropesready forimmediate diam. 28mmGuardringRigid partFlexible partA pilot hoist made and rigged in accordance withSOLAS Chapter V, together with a pilot ladderrigged alongside for immediate transfer, may be usedsubject to agreement between the Master and thePilot. It should be noted that the distance betweenthe nearest side ropes of the pilot hoist and pilotladder will be at least !Very dangerousladder too longNO!NO!No shacklesNo knotsNo splicesNO!The steps mustbe equally spacedNO!The steps mustbe horizontalNO!Spreaders must not belashed between stepsNO!The side ropes mustbe equally spacedNO!The loops are atripping hazard for thepilot and can becomefoul of the pilot launchResponsibleof cerBulwark ladder secured to shipTwo handhold stanchions rigidlysecured to ship s structureAT NIGHTP ilot ladder and ship sdeck lit by forward shiningoverside lightApproved by 2001 Lifebuoy withself-igniting light2m2mPILOT LADDERMust extend atleast 2 metresabove lowerplatformLadders to rest rmly againstship s sideOf cer in contact with bridgeACCOMMODATION LADDERS hould rest rmly against ship s sideShould lead aftMaximum 55 slopeLower platform horizontalRigid handrails preferredA PILOT LADDER COMBINEDWITH AN ACCOMMODATIONLADDER is usually the safermethod of embarking ordisembarking a pilot on ships witha freeboard of more than 9 metresRecommended9 metre mark5th step

9 Mustbe a spreaderHeight requiredby pilotMax. 8 steps betweenspreadersSPREADERMin. 180cm WITH HIGH FREEBOARD(MORE THAN 9M)When no side door availableMECHANICALPILOT HOISTNO OBSTRUCTIONSPart B Bridge ChecklistExtracted from ICS Bridge Procedure Guide Compiled by: MaluyaTerrestrial radiocommunicationThe distress alert may be sent using digital selective calling (DSC) on one or more of the followingfrequencies which are dedicated exclusively to the purpose:VHFC hannel kHzHF6312 kHzHF12577 kHzThe distress alert should indicate:oon which frequency the follow-up distress message will be transmitted;andothe mode of transmission (telephony or telex).The frequencies that should be used for the follow-up distress message:Radio Telephone (R/T)Radio TelexChannel 16 VHF2182 kHz4125 kHz6215 kHz6268 kHz8291 kHz12290 kHz12520 kHz16420 kHz16695 kHzSatellite radiocommunicationThe distress alert by satellite should be transmitted, with absolute priority,to a Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC).

10 Bridge Procedures guideA6 Distress alert and the frequencies to usePart B Bridge ChecklistExtracted from ICS Bridge Procedure Guide Compiled by: MaluyaManual steering positionsThe steering gear should be tested at all the manual steering positions on the Bridge :oafter prolonged use of the autopilot;oonce per watch;obefore entering coastal steering gear power unitsIn coastal waters, use more than one steering gear power unit when such units are capable ofsimultaneous departure from portShortly before departure, check and test the steering gear including, as applicable,the operation of the following:othe main steering gear;othe auxiliary steering gear;othe remote steering control systems;othe main steering position on the Bridge ;othe emergency power supply;othe rudder angle indicators in relation to actual rudder position;othe remote steering gear control system power failure alarms;othe steering gear power unit failure alarms; andoautomatic isolating arrangements and other automatic and testsChecks and tests should include:othe full rudder movement according to the required capabilities of the steering gear;othe timing of rudder movement from hardover-to-hardover, using each steering gear power unitsingly and together, to ensure consistency with previous tests;oa visual inspection of the steering gear and its connecting linkage.