Accredited Channel Partner Network · MCA Approved Compass Adjuster
Mandatory Pre-Arrival Bridge Audit Checklist for Master & Chief Engineer prior to calling Indian Ports (DGS / MMD / Class Survey Standards).
| Status | Statutory Requirement / Document | Governing Authority | Notes / Expiry Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Radio Station License (valid frequency bands & call sign) | WPC Wing / Flag State | Must be valid throughout Indian port stay. | |
| Shore-Based Maintenance (SBM) Agreement | SOLAS IV/15 & IMO A.702(17) | Contract with authorized provider (e.g. Seanav Marine). | |
| Magnetic Compass Deviation Table & Curve | DGS India / IMO Res. A.382 | Deviation must not exceed 3° on any heading; logged regularly. | |
| VDR / S-VDR Annual Performance Test Report (APTR) | SOLAS V/18.8 & Class | Certificate within 12 months; PT9 beacon battery in date. | |
| GMDSS Radio Logbook filled & signed daily | SOLAS IV & Indian MMD | Daily DSC checks, battery readings, weekly tests logged. |
| Status | Equipment & Sub-System | Inspection Criteria | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Radar (X-Band & S-Band) | PM target detection, blind sector records, heading alignment | Execute PM check on display; check scanner rotation. | |
| ECDIS Dual Station | Up-to-date Indian charts (ENC permits), safety contours set | Check IHO S-52 / S-63 presentation library status. | |
| Gyro Compass & Repeaters | Error verified against celestial / terrestrial object (< 1°) | Synchronize bridge wing, steering, and conning repeaters. | |
| Navigation Echo Sounder | Sound velocity set, keel offset calibrated, 12-hr memory logged | Verify shallow water audible/visual alarm operates. | |
| Speed Log (Doppler / EM) | Accurate water & ground tracking; transducer sea valve sealed | Compare readout against DGPS speed over ground (SOG). | |
| BNWAS (Bridge Watch Alarm) | Multi-stage alarm escalation functioning (Bridge > Officer > Crew) | Perform 3-minute dormant test; verify sounders operate. | |
| AIS (Automatic Identification System) | Accurate static/dynamic voyage data (Destination, ETA, Draught) | Update Indian port destination & current max draught. |
| Status | Item Description | Standard / Requirement | Verification Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| MF/HF DSC & Radiotelephone | Full RF output power on 2182 / 2187.5 kHz and calling frequencies | DSC test with Indian Coast Station logged. | |
| VHF DSC (Fixed & Portable GMDSS) | Dual watch active Ch 16 / Ch 70; portable lithium batteries sealed | Check backup battery expiry dates. | |
| Inmarsat-C & EGC SafetyNET | Continuous sync with Indian Ocean Region (IOR); Metarea VIII logs | Verify distress button safety cover intact. | |
| 406 MHz EPIRB & 9 GHz SART | HRU release unit valid; self-test passed; Hex ID matches license | Verify SART sweep response on X-Band radar display. | |
| 24VDC GMDSS Radio Battery Bank | Electrolyte specific gravity > 1.24; automatic charger test | Execute 1-minute load test under full RF transmission draw. |