# 07 - Pre-Arriving in Port

### Pre-Arrival Communication and Coordination

```checklist
1. [ ] ETA Notice to ER and deck team ................ NOTIFIED
2. [ ] Port Authorities ............................. CONTACTED
3. [ ] Pilot boarding time .......................... CONFIRMED
4. [ ] Pre-Arrival Documentation ..................... PREPARED
5. [ ] VHF Channel on VTS/Port ............................ SET
```

The passage planning should be updated with additional information received since departure, including tide and available depth of water.

### Engine and Machinery Configuration for Arrival

```checklist
6. [ ] Engine room ready for manoeuvre .............. CONFIRMED
7. [ ] Any defect from the E.R. ...................... REPORTED
8. [ ] Main Engines to slow ahead ......................... SET
9. [ ] Both Generators ................................ STARTED
10. [ ] Bow thruster ..................................... READY
```

### Deck Configuration for Arrival

```checklist
11. [ ] Courtesy Flag ...................................... UP
12. [ ] Bridge wings ......................... OPENED & SECURED
13. [ ] Anchor in sea mode ............................ SECURED
14. [ ] Fenders ........................................... OUT
15. [ ] Mooring lines ready for use ..................... READY
```

### Bridge Equipment Configuration for Arrival

```checklist
16. [ ] Gyro/mag compass .............................. CHECKED
17. [ ] ECDIS on appropriate scale ........................ SET
18. [ ] Both Generators ............................... STARTED
19. [ ] Bow thruster .............................. ON & TESTED
20. [ ] Steering Pumps ........................... BOTH STARTED
21. [ ] Manual Steering ................................ TESTED
22. [ ] Both Radars .................................. STAND-BY
```