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Watch Commencing:
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Watch Keeper Name:
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Location:
Watch Keeping Notes
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During the period of your watch, you are responsible for the safety and security of the yacht and the personnel on board.
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Swapping of watches must be agreed upon at least one day in advance of the watch commencing - only with permission from the Captain or Chief Officer.
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Watch keepers are to be up, present and dressed in uniform in the crew mess or work area from 07.50.
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If you see anything that looks unordinary to you while doing a round, please report it to a senior crew member, no matter how big or small.
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Once the working day has finished, watch keepers are to remain in uniform and have the pager on them/be in the crew mess until 22.00.
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Sleeping or hanging out in your cabin while on watch is strictly prohibited.
Daytime Duties
Morning Duties - 07.45
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Unlock both Bridge doors.
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Turn off all exterior lights (touch screen and switches).
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Switch security system to 'Off'.
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Record wind speed and direction.
Take the 'Exterior Master Key' and go for a Deck round.
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Unlock Main Deck Engine Room emergency escape.
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Unlock Main Deck Lower Guest emergency escape.
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Check tender (if in the water).
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Check lines and fenders.
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Check the passarelle.
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Return 'Exterior Master Key' to CO desk.
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Raise the ensign at 08.00 sharp. Do not be late.
Midday Duties - 12.00
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Record wind speed and direction.
Dinner Set-up 16.50
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Set up the crew mess tables for dinner and bring food down from Galley
After Work Duties
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Switch security system to 'Night'.
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Lock both Bridge doors.
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Record wind speed and direction.
Take the 'Exterior Master Key' and go for an Interior, Deck and Engine Room round.
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Bridge Salon sliding door on 'one way out'.
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Bridge Guest Lobby exterior door locked.
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Master Cabin emergency escape locked.
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Main Guest Lobby exterior door locked.
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Main Salon 3 x sliding doors all on 'one way out'
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Check Lower Guest Lobby.
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All doors are closed and all lights are switched off in the Interior.
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Lock 2 x emergency escape doors on Main Deck port side.
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Check tender (if in the water).
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Check lines and fenders.
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Check passarelle and 'No Boarding' sign is in place.
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Collect 2nd Eng pager.
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Quick Engine Room check.
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Return 'Exterior Master Key' to CO desk.
Sunset Duties - Daily Sunset Time on Watch Schedule
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Lower ensign at sunset.
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Turn on Main Deck lights to 60% and name plate lighting.
Evening Duties
Dinner Clean-up Duties - 18.30
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Clear up dinner, put all food into plastic containers and label with today's date.
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Wash food platters and put back in the Galley.
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Remove condiments and wipe all surfaces.
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Clean the sink and strainer.
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Run and empty dishwasher prior to retiring for the evening.
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Vacuum and mop the Crew Mess floor (chairs up).
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Place cushions neatly.
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Empty 'General/Food Waste' bin. Empty others as required.
Evening Walk Around - 20.00
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Check tender (if in the water).
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Check lines and fenders.
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Check passarelle.
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Record wind speed and direction.
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Put cover back on Bridge Deck Forward seating
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Confirm that all CCTV cameras are working in the Crew Mess and Bridge
Final Walk Around - 22.00
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Check tender (if in the water).
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Check lines and fenders.
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Check passarelle (lift if necessary).
Check and record fridge temperatures.
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Galley Fridge One - between 3 to 5 degrees
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Galley Fridge Two - between 3 to 5 degrees
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Galley Freezer One - between -19 to -21 degrees
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Walk-in Fridge - between 3 to 5 degrees
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Walk-in Freezer - between -19 to -21 degrees
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Turn off Laundry light and close the door.
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Put 2nd Eng pager on charge.
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Record wind speed and direction.
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Put iPad on charge in the Bridge.
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Please sign below once all watch keeping duties have been completed
