5.6 CHECKS DURING NAVIGATION

During navigation, carry out constantly following checks:

Continually:

• Keep constantly an eye on the parameters indicated by the instruments and verify the absence of alarms.
• Check the values of the ammeters of the engines drives.

Every hour:

• Check that on electrical panels no thermal switches have tripped.
  

Every 2 hours:

• By opening the access hatch of the engine room, check for the bilge condition, the presence of unusual noises, the possible presence of smoke or steams.

Every 4 hours:

• Check the condition of the bilge at bow.
• Check all cabins, bathrooms and the closure of portholes and skylights.