Standing Orders

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STANDING ORDERS

	Watch officer is responsible for the safety of vessel and crew during their watch.
	Watch officer is responsible for the actions of people on their watch.
	Obey COLREGS at all times.
	Watch officer should not hesitate to take immediate, necessary action for the safety of the ship, where circumstances require.
	Understand range, bearing and identification of all day and night sightings.
	Track all significant visual & radar targets and determine CPA.
	Contact all significant radar targets at 6nm if courses intersect.
	Keep a proper DR plot and/or DAILY LOG.
	All available navigational means should be used to determine position, and keep watch
	Prior to assuming watch, the watch officer should be satisfied regarding:

           • Position and depth
           • Course
           • Proximity of other vessels
           • Machinery status
           • DR track and plot, or Log sheets
           • Weather conditions
           • Local to navigation if appropriate
           • Crew status
           • Sail status & trim
           • Topsides chafe status

NEVER fail to notify the captain if you have any doubts, questions or concerns!

ALSO NOTIFY THE CAPTAIN

	Any mechanical, electrical or rig failure or signs of rig fatigue or chafe.
	Visibility falling below 2nm.
	CPA to target is less than 2nm; notify before time of CPA.
	Wind increasing by 1 Beaufort Force or more.
	If you believe there is a need to tack or gybe
	If you believe sails should be set or struck.
	If you believe the course should be altered for safety of vessel.
	If weather deteriorates.

GENERAL UNDERWAY CHECKLIST

	Anchors and bow area secure.
	Forward lazarette closed and secure from flooding.
	Davits stable; small boat secure and properly sprung.
	All lines, halyards, sheets secure and not chafing.
	Check heads and sinks for flooding.
	Running lights burning brightly.
	Sails set and trimmed properly – watch for developing chafe or tears.
	Check for main and mizzen flexing with staysail or spinnaker.
	Pilot house security
	Watch for loose lines and gear overboard
	Monitor bilge pump and sump cycles
	Turn off all unnecessary lights.
	Galley and propane secure.
	All sails not in use should be properly secured.
	If anything looks unusual, sounds unusual, smells unusual or feels unusual, don’t hesitate to bring it to the attention of the watch officer or captain. You may be averting a disaster.

WATCH LOGS

	Complete Watch Log sheet (DR record) and plot position manually if requested.
	When starting a new Watch Log sheet, fill in DATE, DAY, ORIGIN and DESTINATION of trip.
	Frequency of log to be determined by Captain

RUNNING ENGINE, PILOT HOUSE,

CONSTANT

	Oil pressure: never less than 32 on pilot house gauge
	Oil temperature: Less than 140
	Exhaust manifold temp: less than 450
	Engine coolant temperature: less than 160
	Ammeter (positive)
	Fuel transfer light

RUNNING ENGINE, ENGINE ROOM

EVERY SHIFT

	Eyeball engine room for problems.
	Be alert for oil, electrical or fuel smells.
	Check engine bilge for excess water.
	Check day tank sight glass…know where manual/auto switch is.
	Check fuel filters for water and dirt accumulation.
	Check security of shop work area.
	Grease HUNDESTED propeller.