MASTER STANDING ORDER WHEN VESSEL AT ANCHORAGE
MASTER STANDING ORDER WHEN VESSEL AT ANCHORAGE 1. Check anchor position regularly (Hourly). Ensure vessel maintain position. 2. Bridge to be manned at all times by an officer. 3. Monitor weather condition and Call Me if sudden change in wind force or direction. 4. Call Me , if sudden gust of wind or experience squall. 5. Call Me , if wind increases to Force 6 and above. 6. If suspect vessel dragging anchor – CALL ME IMMEDIATELY – STAND BY ENGINE – POWER FOR WINDLASS, CALL FOR ANCHOR STATION, DECK CREW ON STAND BY, PREPARE FENDERS. DISPITE THE REQUIREMENT TO NOTIFY ME IN THE FOREGOING CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU SHOULD NEVER HASISTATE TO TAKE IMMIDIATE ACTION FOR SAFETY OF YOUR SHIP, WHERE CIRCUMSTANCES SO REQUIRE