Masters Departure Checks

Question 1

As captain what would you need to consider prior to sailing?

Answer 1

• All crew onboard and safely manned
• update crew list
• update muster list
• clearance documents complete
• garbage ashore
• notify agent and port of departure
• book pilot, line handlers and tug if required
• retrieve all certs and docs from the agent
• ETA given to the next port.
• check with C/E and C/O about ready for sea
• stability confirmed
• check weather
• stowaway search complete
• departure checklist complete
• engines and steering checks complete
• standing orders signed and understood
• fill out departure draft and post it
• fill out OLB
• fill out form FRE13