Ship entered in TRS

Inform C/O, order him to secure deck.

Inform C/E, order him to secure E/R.

Plot storm’s position and observe its movement.

	From weather report
	Buys Ballots law:

Determine sector in which the ship is in.

	From the weather report
	From the observed storm position and movement.
	Heave to for a few hours and observe the change of wind direction. In dangerous semicircle in northern hemisphere, the wind will veer, barometer will fall. Barometer will rise after passing the trough line. In navigable semicircle in northern hemisphere, wind will back, barometer will fall. Barometer will rise after passing the trough line. Wind direction will remain steady if the vessel is in the path of storm.

Use appropriate bad weather maneuver as per the ship's position relative to storm.

In dangerous semicircle, keep the wind on starboard bow, about four points. Keep on altering to starboard as the wind veers.

Order OOW to

	Update and monitor weather information and reports.
	Record hourly in log book:
	Wind direction and force.
	Wind shift.
	Barometric pressure.
	Swell direction and height.

Arrange a FSA for storm.

Strengthen the bridge watch and ensure proper look out.

Change over to manual steering if auto pilot cannot cope up with weather condition.

Continuous watch as visibility can be reduced.

Instruct C/O to:

	Check ship’s stability, draft, trim.
	Press up tanks to reduce FSE and windage area
	Propeller and rudder sufficiently immersed to prevent Loses of their efficiency Racing of engines Excessive vibration

I will remain outside of a radius of 200nm from storm center. If necessary:

Ensure vessel does not roll or pitch heavily, as it may cause

	May be damage to cargo
	Shifting of cargo
	Damage to ship’s structure
	Damage to deck equipments, cranes, derricks etc.

All preparations for heavy weather to be entered in official log book in details and deck log book.

I will keep in mind:

	Storm can be erratic and different from weather forecast.
	Engine and any navigational/ communication equipment may fail any time.

Ensure personnel get enough rest, considering fatigue due to storm.

No body to go on deck without C/O’s permission.

Instruct C/E to check steering gear and M/E performance regularly.

Inform following parties about storm and amended ETA:

	Owner.
	Charterer
	Agent of next port.