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Note: Australia does not have Navtex Warning, however, the same is included in the EGC messages from Sat C. Same to be closely monitored, recorded, and plotted. All plotted/ relevant ones to be signed by all Navigating officers, including Master.

A record of enforced Nav Warnings must be obtained on board and updated on charts etc. In case the same is not at hand, same can be requested from office.

Note: **Refer Australian chart index AUS 5000 (Northern index) &AUS 5001 (Southern Index) and confirm that all Australian local charts (Published by AHS) for the voyage are on board.

Note: *Ensure that all ENCs are corrected and kept up to date. AMSA has zero tolerance on this matter.

 

**If ECDIS is the primary means of Navigation, check whether back up arrangements are provided by 2nd ECDIS or paper charts.

 

***If back arrangement are paper charts then vessel should have all courses plotted/markings on current voyage chart and kept ready for immediate use (In case ECDIS fails)."

 

****Having the AMSA marine notice 07/2017 “Guidance on ECDIS from ships calling at Australian ports” is Mandatory.

 

*****In case the alarms are muted in Port while berthed the password to be known only to Master.

* Important- While testing SART ensure that radar range scale is as small as possible and SART should be held in line with radar scanner. Ensure completed on X-Band Radar.

 High Risk deficiencies on the Bridge

• Passage plan not in accordance with SOLAS V Reg.34. (i.e. No consideration of Marine Environmental Protection.)
• GBRMP (PSSA) & No REEF VTS pre-entry report missing.
• ECDIS alarm not set properly.
• Incorrect selection of the Navarea (pertaining to Australia) in the Inmarsat-C EGC Set Up.
• Original BA/ Aus. Charts NOT on Board.
• Documentation (Bridge Checklists / Engine + Deck Log + ORB + GRB, etc.) not in order.
• Rudder Angle Indicator not returning to Zero when wheel amidships.
• MF/HF DSC self-test fails / no acknowledgment from shore stations/staff not familiar with operations.
• GMDSS changeover from AC to DC not known by deck officers.
• GMDSS battery - Voltage drop very drastic, cannot hold a charge.