1) The composition of cargo watch personnel shall be decided and duties well understood.
2) All personnel involved in the cargo watch shall be briefed regarding the expected operations and provided with a Cargo Discharge Plan.
3) Lashing gear operating tools including Turnbuckle handle, Release bar, Extension pole etc are to be kept standby on deck for use during port stay.
4) Hatch cleats, Jumping stoppers, King bolts etc of all hatches to be worked in port, shall be opened and cleared.
5) Hydraulic system for ballast valve operation shall be activated, power and availability of Ballast and Heeling pumps confirmed.
6) Auto Heeling System shall be put into operation.
7) Forward, aft and mid-ship drafts shall be visually checked and Draft gauges compared.
8) Prepare necessary document from the last port
9) Prepare necessary document for Stevedore concerned
