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Vessel Turnaround Checklist

by jimmy daniels, from the Community

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Use this vessel turnaround checklist to plan and record port calls from arrival to let go. Capture manifest details, cargo lifts in and out, deck relocations, fuel and bunkers quantities, rubbish and stores, pallets and total weights. Track ETA and ETD, tie up and gangway times, cargo start and finish, breaks, and delays such as weather, mechanical issues, or client requests. Log stevedore teams and hours, toolbox meetings, non-conformances, and stop work authority. Include signatures and supervisor approvals for a complete audit trail.

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