Departure What actions should you take? How can you know that all issues have been considered? Crew Briefing What topics need to be made clear before departure? Hull What external checks should be made? Controls Identify what ‘ Controls’ are important? Machinery What machinery might be on deck as well as engine room to be checked? Power What power system(s) are available? What are the differences? Equipment - Navigation What checks should you make? Equipment - Safety What items might be found? Documentation What records (Logs) should be kept? First Aid What checks should you make to ensure you have the right resources needed in case of an accident?