# 03 - Pre-Departure

### Navigation Preparation

```checklist
1. [ ] Departure time ..................................... CONFIRMED
2. [ ] Local pilot ......................................... INFORMED
3. [ ] Passage plan .......................................... SIGNED
4. [ ] Paper charts ........................................... READY
5. [ ] Charts corrected to the latest NTM .................. VERIFIED
6. [ ] Latest navigational warnings ........................ VERIFIED
7. [ ] Latest weather forecast .............................. CHECKED
```

### Deck Preparation for Sea

```checklist
8. [ ] All deck secured for sea ........................... CONFIRMED
9. [ ] Pilot ladder and fenders ............................... READY
10. [ ] Stern, Garage Doors & Balcony ........................ CLOSED
11. [ ] All crew on board ................................. CONFIRMED
12. [ ] One-hour notice to E/R. ............................. ADVISED
```

### Bridge Equipment

```checklist
13. [ ] GPS - ECDIS System .................................. STARTED
14. [ ] Fixed VHF Radio - Navtex - Sat-C .................... STARTED
15. [ ] Doors on monitoring ................................. CHECKED
16. [ ] VHF on harbor channel ................................... SET
17. [ ] Internal communications UHF .......................... TESTED
18. [ ] GPS position against paper charts and ECDIS system .. CHECKED
```