As I have said in my post “How to make a voyage plan“, I mentioned there about the book Bridge Procedures Guide. I was trying to look for a free download so you can have an overview of it, but I can’t find any in the net. I’ll just list down for you its contents and include a photo of the book.

Part A - Guidance to Masters and Navigational Officers

• Bridge Organization
• Passage Planning
• Duties of the Officer of the Watch (OOW)
• Operation and Maintenance of Bridge Equipment

Part A - Annex

• Ship to Shore Master/Pilot Exchange Form
• Shore to Ship Master/Pilot Exchange Form
• Pilot Card
• Wheelhouse Poster

Part B - Bridge Checklist

• Familiarization with Bridge Equipment
• Preparation for Sea
• Preparation for Arrival in Port
• Pilotage
• Passage Plan Appraisal
• Navigation in Coastal Waters
• Navigation Navigation in Ocean Waters
• Anchoring and Anchor Watch
• Navigation in Restricted Visibility
• Navigation in Heavy Weather or in Tropical Storms
• Navigation in Ice
• Changing over the Watch
• Calling the Master

Part C - Emergency Checklist

• Main Engine or Steering failure
• Collision
• Stranding or Grounding
• Man Overboard
• Fire
• Flooding
• Search and Rescue
• Abandonship

You will benefit a lot from this book. It will keep you organized especially if you’re a newly promoted Third Mate.

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