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  • Yacht

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Chief Engineer

  • Second Engineer

  • The Non conformity notes (if any) should be raised in C&N Connect and do not need to be attached to this report.

Inspection (Note where a non conformity is noted please attach the NC not as 'media')

ISM safety management system documentation

  • Is a copy of the SMS held in the ECR?

  • Have the officers signed the updates page to indicate they have read it?

  • Are the engineers aware of their job descriptions and can they locate these in the SMS?

  • Are the engineers aware of who the DPA is and where to find their contact details?

  • Are the pre departure& arrival checklists in use, is this correctly recorded in the logbook?

Standing orders

  • Are the chief engineers standing orders covering the items required in the SMS (Yacht Specific manual Ch 7.15)?

  • Have all the engineering staff signed these?

Permit to work

  • Is the permit to work system implemented in the engineering department?

  • Are risk assessments consulted when opening the permit to work?

  • Are permits correctly closed out on completion and filed?

Critical equipment

  • Are the engineers aware of the SMS flow chart for identifying if equipment is critical (includes cyber connected systems)?

  • Is there a list of critical equipment & systems identified onboard?

  • Is the critical equipment identified in the planned maintenance system?

  • For identified critical equipment is the stock of spare parts adequate & monitored as part of the PMS?

Planned Maintenance System (PMS)

  • What planned maintenance system is used onboard?

  • Are the job cards sufficiently detailed?

  • Do service schedules for fire fighting & life saving equipment follow the tables in the SMS?

  • Are there sufficient manufacturer equipment manuals available?

  • Are comments added to the system once maintenance is completed for future reference?

  • Are reports by service companies retained on file?

  • Is regular oil analysis undertaken for engines, prop shafts, thrusters, stabilisers, hydraulic systems etc.

  • Are the results of the oil analysis logged/acted upon?

  • Are there overdue or postponed tasks, are these only able to be postponed by the chief engineer or HOD?

  • Are the number of overdue or postponed tasks considered excessive compared to overall number of tasks?

MARPOL Annex 1 - Oil pollution prevention

  • Can the engineers locate the SOPEP manual?

  • Are they familiar with pollution prevention procedures?

NTVRP +400GT US Waters

  • Applies?

  • Are the engineers aware of the bunkering procedures and emergency procedures in the NTVRP plan?

  • Can they access a copy?

  • Is environmentally friendly oil used in all oil/sea interfacing systems? (Prop shafts, bow thrusters etc.)

Oil record book

  • Is the ORB correctly filled out (no empty lines, each page signed by captain, instructions for completion followed)? Refer to SMS Section 7.16 & the IMO Guidance

  • IMO Guidance for completing the ORB

  • Documented evidence for landing sludge, oily rags, fuel oil or jet A1 retained?

  • Fuel specification and MSDS held for all fuels bunkered?

  • Quantity of fuel/lub oil bunkered corresponds with delivery receipts?

Oily water seperator

  • Is the oily water separator tested monthly in accordance with the SMS?

  • Is the standard operating procedure for testing/operation posted with the OWS, are engineers familiar with who can operate it & how to operate it?

  • Is the overboard discharge valve secured/locked and a discharge of oil prohibited sign posted up?

  • Is the 15 ppm detection cell replaced/calibrated in accordance with manufacturer instructions?

  • Are there adequate spare parts/filters etc. available?

  • Does the 3 way valve operate correctly and the alarm sound in the engine room when the 15 ppm sensor is activated?

MARPOL Annex 4 - Sewage pollution prevention

  • Is the sewage system operating correctly?

  • If there is a means to discharge directly overboard?

  • If untreated sewage is discharged are records of time/position of starting & stopping kept in the log?

MARPOL Annex 6 - Air pollution prevention

  • Are any ozone depleting substances (ODS) listed on the IAPP certificate record?

Fuel

  • Does the fuel match the engine manufacturer specification?

  • Is the fuel specification obtained before bunkering?

  • Is there facility for continuous drip sampling or other means for obtaining MARPOL samples?

  • Is the bunker delivery note (BDN) retained for 3 years?

  • Is the sulphur content and flash point adequate (0.1% and 60 degrees +), is non confirming fuel reported (SMS Yacht specific manual Ch 7.16)

  • Is the correct bunker checklist used and a copy retained for each bunkering operation?

  • For US waters bunker procedure in accordance with CFR 155 sub part C is onboard with letter of authority? If the yacht can operate in US waters can they locate the NTVRP manual, US transfer procedure & Authority letter SMS Yacht Specific manual Ch 7.16 Bunkering.

  • Have any letters of protest regarding fuel quality been issued?

Nox emissions reduction

  • The IAPP certificates & record files are held in the ECR?

  • Service reports with details of parts affecting emissions changed available?

  • Technical files for each engine over 130 kW are available? (with all historic changes included?)

SEEMP

  • 400 GT+ SEEMP Pt 1 plan available and up to date?

  • What energy saving measures have been implemented since last audit?

  • Can the crew involved explain the aim of the plan (monitoring/goals/self evaluation/review)?

  • Has the annual consumption record been maintained?

5000 GT+ SEEMP Pt II

  • Does this apply?

  • Are fuel consumption records maintained in accordance with the plan?

  • Are the certificates of annual verification available?

Inventory of hazardous materials (IHM)

  • The IHM Certification and report are held in the engine room?

  • Are records for items purchased maintained showing they are free or contain hazardous materials?

  • Is guidance and information available (list of materials subject to control under IHM, class society guidance etc.) ISM Ch

General

  • Engine room and technical spaces are maintained in a clean condition?

  • Are rags correctly stowed in non combustible bins?

  • Is all equipment operational?

  • Is the lighting adequate and are emergency lights OK?

  • Is escape route & safety equipment signage in place?

  • Can the engineers demonstrate how to start the emergency generator?

  • Is storage of chemicals, oils and equipment safe and secure?

  • Are SOP's posted as required by the SMS?

  • Are the engineers aware of their muster list duties?

  • Can the engineers explain the machinery space isolation (vent, QCV, CO2 or sprinkler) release?

  • Is the permit to work system followed (General, diving, low & high voltage)

  • Is lifting equipment used inspected & certificated safe for use?

Confined/enclosed spaces

  • Can the engineers identify the designated confined/enclosed spaces and explain safety procedure for entry?

  • Is the gas detector provided with remote sensing hose and appropriate onboard/ashore calibration equipment?

  • Can the engineers demonstrate how to use the gas detector?

  • Is confined space rescue equipment provided onboard, do the crew know how to use it?

Summary

  • Notes

  • Signed

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