Preveriti ladijski dnevnik za zagotovitev, da so vpisi o zapiranju vrat na premcu in krmi ter drugih proti vodi in vremenu odpornih vrat, o vajah za pregradna, za vodo neprepustna vrata, preskušanju krmilnih mehanizmov itd. Preveriti, ali so navedeni tudi ugrezi, nadvodje in stabilnost ter skupni delovni jezik posadke.
An examination of the log book to ensure that the entries are being made regarding the closing of the bow, stern and other watertight and weather-tight doors, drills for sub-division watertight doors, testing of steering gears, etc. Also that draughts, freeboard and stability are being recorded as well as the common working language for the crew.