July 2012

VESSEL PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST

This is an operator checklist for daily use it does not replace the necessity for professional servicing.

Date Fuel level Engine hours

Vessel name/registration Start E Port

Engine start Engine nish Total hours 1/4 1/2 3/4

F End E Time

1/4

1/2

3/4

Fuel used Time

Ltrs

> Fuel allow for 1/3rd outbound, 1/3rd return and 1/3rd reserve, for any sea conditions.

Starboard
Engine start Engine nish Total hours

Machinery
Engine oil level Fuel tanks, lines, clips Coolant Collar air pressure (for inatables) > Special care is needed when operating vessels with inboard petrol engines. Equipment should be checked regularly by a suitably qualied person. Engine tilt/trim Visual exterior Water intake Fuel Bilge pump Hydraulic steering Fuel lters Gear box oil Anodes

Equipment
Batteries Deck lights Bungs Navigation lights Horn Battery isolation Flood lights Fenders Radar reector Compass Steering system

> Is the radar reector placed where it is most effective and as high as possible above the waterline? > Are the bungs securely placed in the bung holes?

Radio
27 MHz VHF > VHF radio is recommended for marine use you will need a licence to operate one. Contact ACMA for details.

MARITIME SAFETY

Trailer
Brake lever Safety chains and links Safety lock Lights Tie down straps Bearing oil level Visual exterior Tyre pressures Winch and cable Trailer coupling

Safety equipment
PFD for each person Bailer Orange smoke signals Compass Fire extinguisher Bucket and lanyard Red ares Marine radio Waterproof buoyant torch Bilge pump Lifebuoy EPIRB Anchor with chain and line Oars or paddles Dinghy or liferaft Parachute rocket

> Have personal otation devices (PFDs) been serviced in accordance with the manufacturers specications? > Has the re extinguisher been serviced in accordance with the manufacturers specications? Is it free of rust and corrosion? > Is the pressure indicator working properly? > Are ares and smoke signals in date? If not, dispose of them at selected police stations contact your local police station for more details. > Is the EPIRB (emergency position indicating radio beacon) an approved type (406 MHz) and registered with Australian Maritime Safety Authority?

Notes

Where to get more information

> Phone: 1800 223 022 > Website: www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au > Email: information@transportsafety.vic.gov.au
This publication is intended as general information only and is not a substitute for the relevant legislation, legal or professional advice. Copyright in this publication resides with the Director, Transport Safety and the State of Victoria. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). The information in this publication is accurate as at 1 July 2012.