Monthly check: safety and life-saving equipment

• Vessel

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Trauma Equipment

• Have you checked the AED checked and is it in a good working condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the AED battery expiration date ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the expiry date of the AED battery?

  Date

• Have you checked the AED pads expiration date ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the expiry date of the AED pads?

  Date

• Are any of the AED components within 3 months from their expiry date?

  yes

  no

• Which items are within 3 months from their expiry date ?

• Have you got spare AED pads (or easy access to replacement) should you use them during an incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the stretcher and is it in good working condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the stretcher easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you checked the 2 body bags and are they in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Access to first aid kits should be made freely available to crew and guests alike.
  The boats should carry at least two first aid kits. One kit for the crew and one for the guests.
  On boats where the tender is more than a five minute ride from the main ship small first aid kits should be carried with sufficient stock to handle cuts, stings and small injuries.
  The first aid kits can be broken down into 3 kits:
  General First Aid Kit -Company requirement level: mandatory
  Crew First Aid Kit - Company requirement level: mandatory
  Trauma Kit - Company requirement level: location dependent - if vessel is more than 1 hour away from EMS, mandatory
  You can see a template here:

• Have you checked your first aid boxe(s) and is it complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you list what is missing from the first aid box(es)?

• Have you checked each item expiry date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does any item expire within 3 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What does expire within 3 months?

• Have you created/corrected inventory list of your first aid items including locations and expiry dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As you have the inventory ready, send a copy to ops@masterliveaboards.com

• If any item from your first aid kit, especially trauma kit items, are used during a crisis, do you have spares available (or easy access to replacement)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Oxygen portable kits

• Repeat this section to correspond with the number of portable units you carry

• Where is this portable O2 kit?

• How full is the cylinder?

• Have you tested the unit and confirm that it is in full working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As the portable unit is not in full working order, what is the issue?

Oxygen Onboard

• Master Liveaboard vessels are required to carry enough oxygen supply to cover the maximum distance to the closest EMS for 2 divers supplying 100% O2 at a rate of 15 lt/min.

• How many Js do you carry?

• Is one of the Js set up, ready to be used (first and second stage)?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• What is the pressure in cylinder #1?

• Does the unit work?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is the unit fitted with on-demand mask?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the unit have a free flow (non rebreather) set up available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the pressure in cylinder #2?

• What is the pressure in cylinder #3?

COVID & communicable diseases

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Navigational Equipment

• Is the chart plotter #1 checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chart plotter #2 checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Magnetic Compass checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Marine Radar checked and in good working condition? - Blind spots of radar should be posteD

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the AIS Transponder checked and in a good working condition? This includes confirming receipt, and also transmit by other vessel<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the VHF Marine Radio checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the DSC test call successful?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the MMSI programmed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Communication Equipment

• Is the satellite phone checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you done a test call on the sat phone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency numbers programmed in your sat phone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SART #1 checked and in a good working condition - tested as per manufacturer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was SART #1 visible in test mode on the radar?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the expiry date of the battery on SART #1?

  Date

• Is the SART #2 checked and in a good working condition - tested as per manufacturer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was SART #2 visible in test mode on the radar?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the expiry date of the battery on SART #2?

  Date

• Was the EPIRB test mode successful? test as per manufacturer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the expiry date of the EPRIB battery?

  Date

• Do you have an hydrostatic Release EPRIB?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Hydrostatic Release Unit of the EPIRB checked, in good working and within expiry date ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any checked items (such as batteries, HRU, etc.) within 3 months of their expiry date ?

  yes

  no

• Which items are within 3 months from their expire date ?

• How many handheld VHF radios do you have?

VHF handheld radios

• For each VHF handheld radio, please conduct a check ensuring it is is in good working condition and make some tests on channel 16 and others. Ensure you inspect the battery

• Enter model and brand of VHF

• Has it been tested by calling on channel 16 and other channels?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is the charger available for the handheld VHF?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it fully charged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicate the location of this VHF radio or the person it is assigned to

Night Watch

• Is the dedicated torch for night watch in a good working condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the night watch vest in a good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Life Rings

• Inspect every single life buoy onboard and enter the answers for each one as many times as needed

• Where is this life ring?

• Is this life ring in good condition, including the line?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• What's the issue with this life ring?

Life rafts

• Inspect the life raft(s) onboard and repeat the answers as many time as needed to match the number of life rafts onboard

• Where is this life raft?

• What is the expiry date for this life raft?

  Date

• Is this life raft checked, looking to be in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Hydrostatic release unit (HRU) checked and looking to be in good working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When is the expiry date for the Hydrostatic release unit (HRU)?

  Date

• Are any of the checked items within 3 months of their expiry date?

  yes

  no

• Which items are within 3 months from their expire date ?

Life Jackets

• Are all the lifejackets for adults with whistle and lights in the Guest Cabins checked, in good & working condition and complete? There should be the same amount of life jacket per guest in the cabin. Example: a triple cabin should have 3 life jackets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many lifejackets in the Guest Cabins are not in a good condition, missing a whistle, light not working etc.?

• What are the issues with this life jacket(s)?

• Are all the lifejackets for adults with whistle and lights in Crew Cabins checked, in good & working condition and complete? There should be the same amount of life jackets per crew member in the cabin. Example: a quadruple crew cabin should have 4 life jackets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many life jackets in Crew Cabins are not in a good condition, missing a whistle, light not working etc.?

• What are the issues with this life jacket(s)?

• Are all the lifejackets for adults stored on main and/or upper deck checked, in good working condition and complete (with whistle and lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many life jackets stored on main/upper deck are not in a good condition, missing a whistle, light not working etc.?

• What are the issues with this life jacket(s)?

• How many are stored where?

• Are all the life jackets for children and infants stored on main/upper decks in good working condition and complete with whistle and lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many lifejackets for children are not in a good condition, missing a whistle, light not working etc.?

• What are the issues with this life jackets?

• How many lifejackets for children are not in a good condition, missing a whistle, light not working etc.?

• What are the issues with this life jackets?

SOPEP Equipment

• SOPEP EQUIPMENT LIST (EXAMPLE):
  
  Ship diagram
  OS dispersant
  Sawdust and/or sand - eventually cement
  Rags
  Absorbent pads
  Oil kit bags (oil seals, oil coshions, oil scoop)
  Scoops
  Shovel
  Disposable bags
  Brooms & brushes
  Buckets
  Drums
  Chemical splash suit
  Rubber suits / boots / gloves
  Wilden pump with hoses

• Is all the SOPEP equipment in place, checked, complete and in a good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is missing/broken/wrong with the SOPEP equipment?

• Where is it located?

Hull breach kit/collision mat

• Are you a Siren vessel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As a Siren vessel you are required to have a Collision Mat Kit.
  
  A collision mat is a 3m x 3m cotton canvas sheet filled with a neutrally buoyant material and is trimmed with a 30mm hemp rope. There are eight fixing points on the mat. One in each corner and one at each cardinal point.
  A collision mat could be seen as a band aid for the ships hull. Should the vessel experience a breach in its hull the mat is cradled under the hull by steel cables and these are fixed to the deck furniture. The neutrally buoyant nature of the mat produces a close fit with the hull therefore restricting the ingress of water into the vessel. The complete kit contains:
  1 piece 3m x 3m x 2.5cm collision mat
  4 lengths 15m x 12mm steel cables with thimble eyes on standing end
  4 Pieces Screw thread D shackles
  4 lengths 10m x 25mm Nylon ropes
  8 pieces 12mm stainless steel rope shackles
  1 piece Cable tensioner
  
  How to use
  Dependent on the situation, there needs to be three or four divers in the water to position the mat and secure the lines under the keel.
  In ideal conditions, the initial deployment takes approximately 10-15 minutes. The mat is supplied with steel cable and these proved too difficult to maneuver the mat into position. So the initial placement will be achieved using nylon rope. This will be followed up with 4 x 12mm steel cables that will be more secure when the boat gets underway.
  A number of steel eyes need to be welded to the keel to use as a tie off point resulting in a closer fit on any section of the hull from the keel to above the water line.
  A cable tensioner and cable clamps are required.
  
  Maintenance
  The kit has to be inspected every 6 months by inspecting the mat visually for any degradation of the fabric, the boundary rope and the eight fixing points. The fixing kit including lines- cables- shackles and tensioner will be visually inspected for any signs of corrosion and or fraying. The shackles and tensioner must be checked for correct operation.
  Following the drill the mat must be thoroughly washed in fresh water and completed dry before stowage in it canvas bag. All cables and fixings must be stowed with the mat.

• Have you checked if the collision mat kit is place, complete and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the issue(s) with the collision mat kit?

• Have you checked Emergency Hull Breach Repair Kit, is it in good working condition and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why is your Emergency Hull Breach Repair Kit not in good working condition and/or incomplete?

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Galvanised sheet cut into 4 x 120 x 60
  2 part marine epoxy
  2 x scrapers/putty knives to clean or apply epoxy
  2 x heavy hammers
  1 x crow bar/lever
  2.5cm galvanized nails
  1 x axe

• Have you checked Emergency Hull Breach Repair Kit, is it in good working condition and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why is your Emergency Hull Breach Repair Kit not in good working condition and/or incomplete?

Pumps

• Emergency Pumps:
  The Engineer will ensure that we have at least two engine-driven emergency pumps on the vessel at all times. These must be tested every trip during the fire drill to ensure that water can be lifted for use in the event of fire or pumped out in the event of a hull breach, all pipes must be in sound working order and stored with the pumps in a suitable place for easy access;
  

• Is the primary mechanical bilge pump checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the back up/redundant mechanical bilge pump checked , tested and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the electrical primary submersible pump in Engine Room checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the back up/redundant submersible pump in Engine Room tested, checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the bilge alarm tested, checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Lighting

• Have you checked the emergency lighting, ensuring it works everywhere?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has your emergency lighting is not working, please explain what the issue(s) is

Emergency Signage & Escape Routes

• Emergency Escapes Routes, Emergency Escape route/ Evacuation plans and Emergency Signage are mandatory

• Have you run through the signage and ensured that everything is correctly signaled and that escape plans are correctly displayed?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Explain and document what is missing (Exit signs, evacuation arrows, evacuation plans, etc..)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Upload a photo of the evacuation plan found in guest cabin number 3

  Media

• Upload a photo of the evacuation plan found in crew cabin number 1

  Media

• Have you seen the emergency exits clearly marked with an EXIT sign?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Have you seen the life jacket location clearly marked with an LIFE JACKET sign?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Have you tested all the alternative escape routes, including opening and closing every single hatch, ladder and door and can confirm all in good working order and clearly marked?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• What is the issue with the escape route(s)?

CCTV

• Vessels will be fitted with a CCTV system. CCTV (closed-circuit television) is a TV system in which signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored, primarily for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras, and observation of the camera's input on monitors somewhere.

• Is the CCTV system working, checked and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the CCTV cameras angle give good and clear/clean coverage of strategic points on the vessel? Ie: engine room, bridge, dive deck and more as necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you tested the playback/back up of the CCTV System?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• This section deals with fire safety and fire fighting onboard . For your reference:
  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  All checks tests and maintenance including faults and remedial action taken should be recorded.
  the date on which each fault is rectified should also be recorded.
  The inspection should include:
  1. The pressure gauge indicator needle should be in the green section
  2. The plastic safety seal should be in good condition
  3. The removable pin should be free of rust and in place
  4. The body of the extinguisher should be free of rust
  5. The extinguisher should be in test date
  6. There should be a record card or label attached to the extinguisher and should be signed every month
  7. Check to ensure each extinguisher is in position and accessible.
  Any extinguisher that fails the monthly inspection should be taken out of service immediately and serviced.
  EMERGENCY LIGHTING
  The primary purpose of emergency escape lighting is to illuminate escape routes.
  The emergency lighting will automatically switch on in case of generator failure.
  Maintenance
  The correct maintenance and testing of emergency lighting is crucial for guest and crew safety.
  - On a regular basis, simulate a failure of the normal lighting supply for sufficient time to allow all luminaires to be checked for correct operation.
  - Check each luminaire visually for any signs of damage or deterioration including cleanliness and general condition of the casing and the diffuser.
  - All checks, tests and maintenance including faults and remedial action should be recorded.
  - The date on which each was rectified should also be recorded.

SCBA

• Every Master Liveaboards vessel needs to be fitted with a minimum 2 SCBA units and Master Liveaboards policy and guidelines on using, maintaining and practicing on the units can be found on the following link. Repeat this inspection to correspond to the number of sets you have onboard. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AuQdsGiieQ9hrXNQVmYQNIT5rWWHpCbUMnetHAAEkac/edit

• A complete SCBA set should have:
  Tunic Jacket
  Tunic Trousers
  Smoke Hood
  FF Helmet
  FF Gloves
  FF Boots
  SCBA
  SCBA Cylinder
  Flashlight
  SCBA Cylinder (to rotate)
  

• Where is this set stored?

• Is this Fire Fight Equipment set complete, checked and in a good working condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is missing/broken from this set?

• What is the pressure in the cylinder?

• When is the cylinder due for service?

  Date
Guest cabin - fire safety

• Go through each guest cabin starting at number 1. You will need to repeat this section to correspond to your number of guests cabins.

• Is the fire extinguisher (1 per cabin ) checked and in good condition, with the pressure gauge in green area and filled in service inspection tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency light (1 per cabin ) checked, tested and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the smoke detector (1 per cabin) checked, tested and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is the escape plan (1 per cabin) correctly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all escape hatches from the cabin checked, inspected, tested including ensuring nothing is blocking the escape?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire blanket in place, in a good condition and the number appropriate (ie if your cabin is a triple, there should be 3 blankets)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add any relevant notes/remarks

Guest corridor

• Go through each indoor guest corridor and repeat if needed this section to correspond to the number of guests passage on your boat

• Are the emergency lights checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the exit signs, present, checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers in place, checked with the needle in the green zone and service inspection tag filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the smoke detectors checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add any other comments and/or remarks

Galley - fire safety

• Galley - Is the fire blanket in place, checked and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire extinguisher in galley checked and in good condition, with the pressure gauge in the green area and the service inspection tag filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the heat detector checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the CO detector checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency light checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If present, is the emergency exit ladder in place and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add any relevant notes/remarks

Indoor lounge - fire safety

• Go through each indoor lounge/area and repeat if needed this section to correspond to the number of indoor areas on your boat

• What lounge are you inspecting?

• Are the emergency lights checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the smoke detectors tested, checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire blanket checked and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the exit emergency signs in place (green sign) checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the escape plan correctly displayed in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguisher checked and in good condition, with the pressure gauge in the green area and the service inspection tag filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many fire extinguishers do you have in this area?

• Do you have any other remarks/notes?

Pyrotechnics

• Do you boat carry pyrotechnics?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where are they stored?

• Do you have in your pyrotechnics:

  Select Hand Flares Rocket Parachutes Flares Buoyant Smoke Signal Flares

  • Hand Flares
  • Rocket Parachutes Flares
  • Buoyant Smoke Signal Flares

• How many do you have?

• Have you checked their integrity and are they not expired?

• How many do you have?

• Have you checked their integrity and are they not expired?

• How many do you have?

• Have you checked their integrity and are they not expired?

Grab Bag

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Engine room

• Are the fire extinguisher checked and in good condition, with the pressure gauge in the green area and the service inspection tag filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the CO detector checked, tested and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the smoke detector checked, tested and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have a fire blanket?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire blanket in place, checked and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the emergency lights checked and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the eye wash station checked and in a good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have a fire suppression system in your engine room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire suppression checked, inspected, tested and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the date for the battery replacement clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the battery been changed in the last 6 months prior to your inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please add any other remarks/notes if relevant

Engine room access

• Repeat this section for any engine room access your vessel has

• What section are you inspecting?

• Are the fire extinguisher in place, checked and in good condition with the pressure gauge in green area and service inspection tag filled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many fire extinguisher are in place?

• Are the CO detectors checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the smoke detectors checked and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other comments/remarks on engine room access?

Crew cabins/area

• Repeat this section to correspond to the number of crew cabins and areas you have on your vessel

• What crew area are you inspecting?

• Is the fire extinguisher checked and in good condition with the pressure gauge in the green area and service inspection tag filled in?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the smoke detector checked and in good working condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the emergency lights checked and in a good working condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the alarm bell checked and in good working condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any other comments/remarks on crew cabins/areas?

Fire pumps

• Are there no items on top of the emergency box ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check if the portable fire pumps are in place, in good and working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where are they stored?

• Portable Fire Pumps
  All vessel MUST have two light portable gasoline fire pumps on board. Minimum capacity should be 400lt/min with a 50-mm inlet and outlet and 8m Head. It must have a high-pressure low-volume impeller and be fitted with a petrol/gasoline tank capable of delivering water continuously for 30 minutes. These pumps can also be used as emergency bilge pumps.
  Inspection:
  The fire pumps must be visually inspected, lubricant and fuel levels checked and run for a minimum of 5 minutes as part of a pre-cruise check. To be carried out by the engineer or qualified crew member.

• Check the delivery hoses are tin place, free of debris and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Delivery Hoses
  All vessels MUST carry a minimum of three fire hoses capable of reaching the farthest compartment of the boat as a single hose length from the most distant position on the boat to all locations where the pump may be sited. Short lengths are allowable for local use from hydrants. eg in the engine room. The recommended diameter of the hose is 37-50mm and a nominal length of 30m is sufficient on most vessels.
  The composition of the hose will depend on the local suppliers. All hose couplings must be compatible with all fire pumps, hydrant outlets and nozzles. This may vary from destination to destination.
  Visual inspection shall determine if the hose and couplings are in good condition are free of debris and exhibit no evidence of mildew rot or damage by chemical burns cuts or abrasions. Any hose that is damaged or contaminated should be removed from service and immediately replaced.

• Check the suction hoses and basket strainers are in place, ensuring the hoses are undamaged and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suction Hose & Basket Strainer
  All vessels are to carry two 6m long (2” diameter) suction hose with a non-return basket strainer. It is a rigid hose manufactured using synthetic material such as PVC. This allows the hose to be flexible without collapsing in on itself. The pump end MUST be fitted with a female coupling capable of mating with the pump. When being used for drafting from the ocean, the end of the suction hose farthest away from the pump is usually attached to a strainer to keep foreign objects from being pulled into and damaging the pump.
  Inspection:
  Before use always check the gasket in the female coupling is in place and the integrity of the hose is undamaged. Ensure that there is an O-ring fitted to the screw coupling and that there is an air-tight connection with the pump. If not, vacuum cannot be achieved and water will not be lifted.

• Check the nozzles are tin place, undamaged and in a good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nozzles/Branches
  All vessels must carry two marine approved fire fighting branches.
  These nozzles MUST be designed for marine use and be able to provide a jet/spray and a water curtain feature, that provides heat shield protection to the firefighter whilst fire fighting continues with the jet/spray fire nozzle discharge.
  Inspection:
  a visual check to ensure the control lever moves smoothly across the full range. No debris or particulate is to be inside the nozzles flutes. The water curtain ring should be operated through its entire range.

• Fill free to add any other comments before finishing

• Fill free to upload any further media/photos before finishing

  Media

• Signature of the Safety Office

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