Introduction (CO/XO)
Welcome/Command Aim
ETD / ETR
Craft
Temperature
Winds
Tides
Current
Water Temperature
Sunrise / Sunset
Gyro Error
Radar Error
Navigational Draft
Plant / Engineering Status
Temporary Standing Orders
(TSOs)
Charts
Movements
For today’s underway on the ##th of Month, the command aim is (important goals of the day and
safe navigation).
HHHH / HHHH
YP ###
Weather and Emphericl Data (NAV)
## °F
Speed and direction + any anticipated changes if applicable
(H/L) of #.# ft above MLLW at HHHH to (H/L) of #.# ft below MLLW at HHHH
**Use the tides that encompass the time frame of our underway. This can be up to three different
tides**
From NOAA: Give information on departing an arriving conditions
##°F
HHHH @ ###°T
Preparations/Status (NAV)
Franklin Method
CTR:
STBD:
Computed:
12 ft; Actual: 8ft (full load) / 7ft (actual)
PORT:
Primary navigation will be Electronic via the EDCIS system; a paper chart of Annapolis Harbor
12283 is embarked.
Operations (OOD/OPS)
Summarize vessel traffic situation and any waterborne activities and events that impact the
navigation plan
Talk in depth about the plan of events for the day if not covered in any other location
Operations
Track (CONN)
Communications
Considerations
Propulsion Casualty (MPDE)
Electrical Casualty (SSDG)
Steering Gear Casualty
Gyro failure
MOB
Loss of ECDIS
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Conning officer will brief the track including mention of locations of specific evolutions and
traffic if applicable
BTB Ch 12 with ANNAP. HARBOR CONTROL; BTB Ch 16 safety, Monitoring 13, and using
working channel ##
Discuss anything which may have an impact on operations not discussed or highlighted
elsewhere such as temperature or weather, large number of visitors, low level of bridge team
knowledge (as in prep for MO) and anything similarly noteworthy.
Emergencies (OOD)
Pass word, Craftmaster take control at Panish. OIC will assume the deck. With the exception of
the Navigator and OOD, MIDN will vacate the pilothouse and assemble in classroom.
Pass word, Shift to magnetic heading. Utilize GPS and Radar. OIC/CM will take action to restore
GYRO.
Conn will use full rudder towards the man, craftmaster will immediately take control at the
panish and commence maneuvering with a full engine/ rudder. OIC will assume the deck. With
the exception of the Navigator and OOD, MIDN will vacate the pilothouse, with the piloting team
departing only after the CM has taken positive control at the Panish. MIDN will assemble in the
classroom and pass a muster report to the OOD in the Pilothouse. The Engineer will account for
the crew.
Shift to forward station; If forward station INOP, shift to paper plot, immediately establish ships
position.
MLOCS completed and signed (CO)
U/W Checklist complete (OOD)
Watch-bill signed (XO)
Count of personnel O/B (XO) Count__________ INT (CO) __________ INT (XO) ____________