Ensure the followings, when navigating in the vicinity of ice:
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Additional look out have been posted, they know their duties. |
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Continuous radar watch |
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Obtain as much information possible about sighting ice and other navigational warnings. |
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Monitor temperature of air and sea, especially at night. |
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Adjust the speed of the ship if passing through the ice, according to the type and thickness of ice. |
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Inform engineers when temperature drops to about 0 to 1°C. |
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Information received from ice patrol, coastal stations, shipping broadcast and meteorological observations may result in an alteration of course to avoid ice. |
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Make the fullest use of navigation equipment and aids to ascertain accurate navigation. |
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Ensure the deck is safe for crews to go about their normal duties. Remove ice by chipping or by sweeping. |
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Do not use normal window washers. Use window heaters in stead. |