Follow contingency checklist in heavy weather. | |
Verify vessel's position. | |
Obtain up-to-date weather forecasts and expected weather prediction for surrounding areas. | |
Warn all departments of impending weather. | |
Rig lifelines fore and aft. | |
Check anchors and securing, lifeboats and lashing, water tight doors, general cargo stowage and securing, especially lashing of deck cargoes. | |
Close up ventilators, removing cowls (gooseneck) where appropriate. | |
Check stability, reduce free surface effects. | |
Note preparations in log book. | |
Contact shore station, passing position and obtain constant plotting of storm track. | |
Secure derricks, cranes, hatch covers. | |
Clear surplus gear from deck. | |
Close down deadlights (porthole covers). | |
Slacken off signal halyards and other relevant cordage. | |
Drain swimming pools. | |
Reduce manpower on deck by operating heavy weather work routine. | |
Take down awnings. | |
Secure bridge for excessive rolling and pitching. | |
Warn engine room in plenty of time to reduce revolutions. | |
Check distress rockets and LSA gear. | |
Organize meal relief's before bad weather arrives. |