What the inspector does: The inspector opens the ECDIS, checks the presentation library version, looks for expired ENCs and asks you to demonstrate action on GPS/Gyro failure.
Type Approval certificate posted near the ECDIS Evidence: Laminated copy stuck beside each ECDIS unit.
IHO S52 Presentation Library is Ver. 4.0 (or latest) Evidence: Show version in the ECDIS "About/System" screen.
IHO Data Check done — Isolated Danger mark visible Evidence: Run the built-in IHO data-check chart and show the symbol displays.
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Passage Plan & Contours
15 checks in the app
Passage plan appraisal and the contour settings that make the ECDIS an anti-grounding tool.
Safety parameter values correctly fed in the ECDIS Evidence: Safety Depth, Safety Contour, Shallow & Deep contour set per leg.
Depths < Safety Depth are highlighted and enclosed in No-Go areas Evidence: Bold depths near the course line boxed with an alarm-based artificial contour.
Parallel Indexing set from all objects/shore within 12 NM Evidence: PI lines drawn; conspicuous objects marked.
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Radar & ARPA
6 checks in the app
What the inspector does: Inspector checks both radars are on log speed, that PMs are logged, and looks for the magnetron renewal work-aloft permit.
X-band and S-band radars are marked Evidence: Labels on each unit.
"USE LOG SPEED" posted on both radars Evidence: Sticker on each display; both actually using log speed.
Renewal of Magnetron recorded in Log Book Evidence: Bell/deck log entry with date.
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Steering Panel & Console
11 checks in the app
What the inspector does: Inspector may ask you to explain emergency steering, change-over procedures and every alarm on the panel.
Change-over from Auto to Hand procedure posted Evidence: Laminated card at the console.
Procedure for changing Auto Pilot to Magnetic Compass posted Evidence: Posted card.
If two gyros: procedure for changing gyro feeds to Auto Pilot posted Evidence: Posted card.
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Echo Sounder & Gyro Compass
7 checks in the app
UKC policy posted and 2/O aware Evidence: Company UKC policy on the console.
Depth alarm set at Net UKC + 0.5 m (Port 1–1.5 m / Coastal 3 m / Deep Sea 6 m) Evidence: Post these values on the echo sounder.
Audible depth alarm tested Evidence: Demonstrate the alarm sounds.
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Magnetic Compass & Aldis Lamp
9 checks in the app
What the inspector does: Move the compass gently both ways to check for a hidden bubble — a favourite inspector check.
Main compass card intact and readable Evidence: Card not eroded; readable from steering console.
No contamination in liquid; no bubble in main or spare compass Evidence: Rock gently both directions to reveal any bubble.
Both binnacle lights operational; readable from main steering console Evidence: Switch on and view from the wheel.
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GMDSS & NAVTEX
11 checks in the app
What the inspector does: Inspector checks the GMDSS log, distress procedures posted, and that weekly/monthly tests are done and logged.
NAVTEX stations selected manually; only 518 kHz selected manually Evidence: Show station-selection screen.
Message types A, B and D selected Evidence: Show message-category settings.
Navigation warnings and weather forecasts kept separately; all signed by all four Evidence: Filed NAVTEX warnings signed off.
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VDR & Course Recorder
8 checks in the app
No fault alarms on VDR main panel Evidence: Panel clear.
Procedure for saving data posted near switch Evidence: Card at the save button.
Procedure for playback posted in the main unit Evidence: Card in the VDR cabinet.
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Navigation Lights
3 checks in the app
Procedure posted for testing nav-light alarms Evidence: Card at the nav-light panel.
All navigation lights working Evidence: Switch through each light.
Christmas-tree lights working Evidence: Test the not-under-command / signal light array.
Navigation Warnings Management
9 checks in the app
Real-time monitoring via SAT-C — inspectors probe how you manage, plot and cancel warnings.
What the inspector does: Be ready to explain WHY nav warnings exist and show one warning per sheet, signed by all bridge officers.
Real-time monitoring implemented via SAT-C (not weekly reprints) Evidence: Explain the reprint is only a back-up cross-check.
2–3 days before entering a NAV area: request all applicable warnings from Area Coordinator Evidence: Show the request/response.
Each warning cut onto a separate sheet (not the printout as-is) Evidence: One warning per signed sheet.
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Publications & Charts
8 checks in the app
Latest T3 circulars checked; all publications onboard Evidence: Show T3 check record.
Each Phoenix publication opened to confirm it opens Evidence: Demonstrate a few open.
Permits for ASD, ALRS, ALL & ATT available for applicable areas Evidence: Show permits.
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Bell Book & Deck Log
11 checks in the app
Separate Bell Book entries for each pre-arr/dep phase (A,B,C,D,E of NAV 2) Evidence: Check last 30 days.
Lat/Long entered when steering gear tested Evidence: Bell book entry.
CON with Master, POB and BWL logged; hand/auto engaged; pilot board/disembark positions Evidence: Entries with times & positions.
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Posters & Procedures
15 checks in the app
Wheelhouse poster and Zig-Zag / Wheel-over curve posted Evidence: Displayed on bulkhead.
Ship manoeuvring booklet available Evidence: On the bridge.
Distress procedures posted: MF/HF DSC, VHF DSC, SAT-C Evidence: At each station.
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Miscellaneous Bridge Checks
11 checks in the app
Hard copy of BMM available and updated to latest revision Evidence: Show revision page.
No fault alarm on Fire Panel Evidence: Panel clear.
Course recorder UTC & course aligned; telegraph recorder time aligned Evidence: Cross-check.
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Monkey Island & Bridge Wings
16 checks in the app
What the inspector does: Deck rounds start on the monkey island. First interest: the magnetic compass bubble. Then antennas, lights gas-tightness, EPIRB and MOB buoy.
All antennas identified; bodies intact, no coating damage; bonding wires firmly connected Evidence: Inspect each antenna and its earth wire.
Magnetic compass: no air bubble; card intact all 360°; binnacle light works; glass uncracked Evidence: Rock gently to reveal a hidden bubble.
Soft-iron spheres free of rust spots/scale Evidence: De-rust and maintain.
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SIRE and SIRE 2.0 are programmes of OCIMF. SIRE Pro is an independent preparation tool made by CryoSim; it is not
affiliated with or endorsed by OCIMF. The checks on this page are CryoSim's own preparation guidance, not OCIMF
question text. Your company's SMS and the current OCIMF publications always take precedence.
Dry-cargo ship? See RightShip Pro for RISQ 3.2.
