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Preparing to Depart Port
Standard
Checklist
Use the following standard checklist to prepare to depart port. The
items listed may be modified as necessary by individual ships.
Time
Action
prior
48
Establish getting under way schedule to cover propulsion plant
hours
light off, shift from shore to ship’s power, last boat run, rigging
in of accommodation ladder, disposal of ship’s vehicles, light
off and testing of electronics suite, and U.S. and guard mail.
Release MOVEREP.
24
Conduct navigation brief.
hours
Verify arrangements for tugs/pilot.
Compare bridge and CIC charts.
Conduct steering system PMS.
Verify schedule for lighting off power plant.
Check navigation lights for proper operation.
Verify arrangements for running the degaussing range.
Ascertain scheduled ship movements.
8 hours Energize gyrocompass.
Energize and calibrate all radar repeaters.
Energize and initialize all electronic navigation equipment.
4 hours Determine gyro error.
Confirm tugs/pilot/line handlers.
3 hours Verify arrangements for discontinuance of shore services.
12-22
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