Set the alarm clock for 2:42 am

Online alarm clock for 2:42 am

Before handing the wharf watch to someone else, set the 2:42 am alarm so they are ready to meet the fishing vessel at Bluff. That leaves a clear marker before 3:00 am, when the next part of the handover may already be under way. Tell the incoming person what the alarm means, rather than leaving them to guess why it was set.

A fishing vessel arriving around a working wharf can be accompanied by engines, radio chatter, wind and moving gear, so check the alarm volume against that background noise. Place the phone close enough to be heard without leaving it where loading activity could knock or cover it. If the browser stops running or the phone falls asleep, the alarm may not sound, which could leave the fishing vessel without anyone waiting at the berth.

Anyone taking over for the Bluff arrival should have a dry outer layer ready before stepping outside. At 2:42 am, damp air near the harbour can make clothing and exposed gear feel clammy even when rain is not falling. Keep the phone protected from moisture, and allow a moment to adjust from a warm indoor space before walking onto the wharf in the night air.