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Section 2: Certification and personnel management
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2.1 Is the latest Class Survey Status available and are all statutory certificates listed in the Class Survey Status valid, and is the vessel free of condition of class or significant recommendations and are all Class and statutory surveys not overdue?
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2.2 Has the vessel been provided with certificates of financial security for seafarers? (M)
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2.3 Can all crew communicate effectively in the working language of the ship? (V)
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2.4 Is the vessel’s manning in compliance with the Safe Manning Certificate? (V)
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2.5 Do all personnel maintain rest period/work hours and are the rest hours in compliance with STCW or MLC requirements? (V)
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2.6 Has the Master been provided with relevant ship handling training? (V) –
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2.7 Have officers and ratings responsible for cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in solid form in bulk, undergone formal training? (V)
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2.8 Have officers and ratings responsible for cargo handling on ships carrying dangerous and hazardous substances in packaged form, undergone formal training (V)?
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2.9 Has an SMS policy and procedure been established to enforce the STCW Convention and Code requirements for the purpose of preventing drug and alcohol abuse? (V & M)
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2.10 Are the limits of blood and breath alcohol contents in the drug and alcohol policy equal to, or less than the STCW mandatory alcohol limit? (V&M)
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2.11 When was the date of the last recorded unannounced on-board group alcohol test? (M) Record the date:
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2.12 was the date of the last unannounced drug test undertaken by an external agency? (M)
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Record the date:
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2.13 Is the officer matrix accurately completed and does it reflect the information on officers and engineers on board the vessel at the time of inspection? (V)
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2.14 If ECDIS was fitted on board, have the Master and Deck Officers completed. Generic training and type-specific familiarisation? (V)
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2.15 Does the ship’s manager provide value-added training courses beyond the STCW to its on-board engineers? (V)
Section 3: Navigation
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3.1 Is practical guidance on navigational safety incorporated in the vessel manager’s navigation instruction / procedures and are officer’s familiar with the company’s navigation procedures? (V)
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3.2 Are the requirements of the Master’s standing orders explained to the deck officers? And are bridge order books (Night Order) being completed by the Master and countersigned by the officers? (V & M)
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3.3 Is the manoeuvring information for the vessel displayed on the bridge and are bridge logbooks, bell book, radar performance book, and Change of Watch at Sea check list being correctly maintained? (V)
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3.4 Have operational checks on navigational equipment been done and are checklists being effectively completed when preparing for sea and prior to port entry? (V)
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3.5 Are there records indicating that routine tests and checks of bridge equipment are being undertaken regularly? (V)
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3.6 Has the Master/pilot information exchange been taking place effectively and is the standard pilot card being completed as required? (V)
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3.7 Does the vessel’s manager produce a guideline for under keel clearance and air draft clearance? (M)
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3.8 Are the fire and safety rounds being conducted at the end of each watch? (V)
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3.9 Does the manning level in the bridge at all stages of the voyage and anchor meet or exceed that required by the Bridge Manning Matrix and are lookout arrangements adequate? (V)
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3.10 Is navigation equipment in good order? (V)
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3.11 Are navigation lights, emergency navigation lights, shapes and signalling equipment in working order? (V)
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3.12 Was the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System operational when the ship was underway and at anchor, and required tests conducted and recorded accordingly? (V)
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3.13 Where fitted are the standard magnetic compass, gyro compass and Global Navigation Satellite System compass, operational, adjusted and properly maintained? (V & M)
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3.14 Where manual steering is engaged, is the change over from auto steering, and vice versa, recorded? (V)
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3.15 Are deck officers familiar with the procedure to preserve the VDR data in the event of an incident and is there a company policy within the SMS relating to the playback of VDR data? (V)
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3.16 Is a chart and publication management system being implemented to ensure that all charts, nautical publications, and other publications on board are current, maintained and up to date? (V & M)
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3.17 Were appropriate charts and publication used for the previous voyage? (V)
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3.18 Can the Master and watch-keeping officer demonstrate a familiarity with the use of ECDIS? (V)
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3.19 Is the ECDIS of an approved type and does it meet SOLAS requirement? (M)
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3.20 Are T&P NMs and navigation warnings being used correctly in voyage planning and monitoring? (V)
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3.21 Has the vessel been safely navigated in compliance with international and inland regulations? (V)
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3.22 Are records available to show that the echo-sounder recorder is being switched on prior to each approach to shallow water, port entry and departure and has the echo sounder remained in operation while the vessel has been transiting in shallow waters? (V)
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3.23 Was the berth-to-berth passage plan of the previous voyage comprehensive and approved by the Master? (V)
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3.24 Have the parallel index techniques been used when monitoring the passage in coastal and pilotage waters, particularly in conditions of restricted visibility or at night? (V)
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3.25 Was the track of the ship monitored at sea and during the pilotage? (V)
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3.26 Is the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) set to the correct Geodetic Datum, and are officers aware of the errors and alarms associated with GNSS?
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3.27 Does the vessel utilise a weather routeing service? (V)
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3.28 Are procedures in place controlling the use of mobile phone, internet, and email services on the bridge? (V)
Section 4: ISM System
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4.1 Has the vessel’s manager established a documented system for personnel to effectively implement the ISM Code? (V)
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4.2 Has a safety officer been appointed and trained, and is the safety officer familiar with the principles and practice of risk assessment? (V)
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4.3 Are the latest shipboard internal and external audits, as well as navigation audits, available, and are corrective actions being taken in response to non-conformances?
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4.4 Does the Master periodically review the effectiveness of the SMS, report the findings to shore based management and receive feedback from them? (M)
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4.5 Is the vessel provided with an enclosed space entry procedure, and is there documented evidence that it was followed, and is there evidence that the crew assigned to responsibilities requiring entry into enclosed spaces has attended a dedicated enclosed space entry course?
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4.6 Is entry into and rescue from enclosed space training undertaken and are regular drills conducted? (V)
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4.7 Are procedures in place for the control of hot work, are they incorporated in the SMS and is there documented evidence of compliance? (M)
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4.8 Has a specific permit to work and effective Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) system been introduced for high-risk duties and are the permits being used effectively? (V)
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4.9 Is there a schedule of drills and exercises to address potential emergency shipboard situations and is it being conducted effectively? (V)
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4.10 Are there procedures for reporting, investigation and close-out of non-conformities, accidents, and hazardous situations available and are they being followed? (V)
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4.11 Has a PPE Matrix for use of personal protective equipment been provided and is it being worn as required? (V)
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4.12 Are on-board safety meetings held regularly and, are they reviewed by the vessel’s manager and feedback provided where necessary? (M)
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4.13 Is a completed IMSBC/BLU Code ship/shore safety checklist for loading and unloading dry bulk carriers available and are the requirements of the checklist complied with? (M)
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4.14 Are Water Ingress Detector System (WIDS) and alarms maintained in good condition and are the records of tests being maintained? (V & M)
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4.15 Has a smoking policy been implemented; is it being followed and are designated smoking areas adequately identified? (V)
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4.16 Are portable gas detectors suitable for atmosphere testing of enclosed spaces provided; in good condition; calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and are officers trained and competent with their operation? (V & M)
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4.17 Is welding and gas burning equipment in good order and properly stored? (V & M)
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4.18 Are the lifeboats, rescue boat and davit-launched life raft; their equipment and launching arrangements being serviced periodically; in good condition, and are the crew familiar with the launching procedure and operation? (V & M)
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4.19 Are life rafts in good order and are hydrostatic release units maintained and installed correctly? (V & M)
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4.20 Are life jackets in good condition, allocated as per the plan and donning instructions clearly displayed? (V & M)
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4.21 Are immersion suits in good condition, allocated as per the fire and safety plan and donning instructions clearly displayed? (V & M)
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4.22 Are IMO symbols to identify the location of life saving equipment, firefighting equipment and hazardous area displayed appropriately and in good condition? (V)
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4.23 Has a sample of foam compound, applicable to both fixed and portable systems, been sent for regular testing and is evidence of satisfactory results available? (M)
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4.24 Are fire mains and associated isolation valves, fire boxes, hoses, nozzles, applicators, and spanners regularly inspected and maintained and found to be in a satisfactory operating condition? (V & M)
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4.25 Are the International Shore Connection fitting arrangements clearly marked and well maintained and are the crew aware of their location? (V)
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4.26 Are records available to show that fixed fire detection and alarm systems have been tested at regular intervals and maintained in good condition? (V)
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4.27 Are the fixed fire extinguishing systems (where fitted) inspected, tested and in good order? (V & M)
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4.28 Is the emergency fire pump being regularly tested, in good operational condition and are starting instructions clearly posted? (V)
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4.29 Are portable fire extinguishers being maintained in good order, and ready for immediate use in an emergency? (V)
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4.30 Are firemen’s outfits including their equipment and breathing apparatus in good condition and available for instant use? (V & M)
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4.31 Is the operation and maintenance of the breathing apparatus air recharging system (where fitted) incorporated in the SMS, and has the annual air quality check for breathing apparatus air recharging systems been carried out? (V & M)
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4.32 Are records available to show that EEBDs in the accommodation and engine room are being inspected, in good condition and available for instant use? (V & M)
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4.33 Are ventilation fire dampers clearly marked with open/close positions and space served and is there evidence of regular testing and maintenance? (V)
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4.34 Are MSDS for all bunkers, chemicals, paint, corrosive, and toxic materials available, and are all crew familiar with their contents? (V)
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4.35 Is a safe means of access to the vessel being provided? (V)
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4.36 Are accommodation ladders and gangways maintained in good condition, marked clearly, and inspected regularly (V)
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4.37 Are pilot ladders used for pilot transfer in good condition, and inspected regularly, clearly identified with tags or with permanent marking and are maintenance records available and, are crew members capable of Demonstrating proper rigging of the pilot-ladder arrangement? (V)
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4.38 Has the vessel been provided with ship-specific fire safety and SOLAS training manuals and operational booklets? (V)
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4.39 If the vessel is provided with a helicopter operating area, does the area comply with the requirements of ICS guidelines, and is there a safe access from the hatch cover to deck? (V)
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4.40 Is an up-to-date muster list with ship specific emergency instructions displayed and is the fire control plan up to date, with any changes reviewed and approved by the class? (V)
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4.41 Are the crew familiar with the helicopter operation at sea, and are records available to show that the proper communication, shipboard helicopter safety checklist and specific risk assessment conducted prior to helicopter operation?
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4.42 Are the lifebuoys, related equipment, and pyrotechnics in good working order?
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4.43 Are adequate familiarization procedures in place that cover the personal safety and professional obligations of new personnel and personnel transferred to a new assignment, and are documents available to confirm effective familiarization?
Section 5: Pollution Prevention and Control
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5.1 Is the Oil Record Book (Part 1) completed correctly? (V)
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5.2 Is an approved SOPEP available, and up to date and are ship’s personnel familiar with their duties? (V)
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5.3 Are the ship’s personnel aware of the requirements of MARPOL Annex V with respect to the disposal of operational waste and cargo residues from ships? (V)
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5.4 Are scupper plugs fitted, in satisfactory condition, and are scupper filters readily available for draining rainwater on deck when the vessel is involved in solid bulk cargo operations? (V)
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5.5 Is the vessel free from any visible bulkhead leakage? (V)
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5.6 Are the cargo hold bilge pumping systems and bilge arrangements appropriately set, in good order and tested? (V)
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5.7 Is the sounding of cargo hold bilge, ballast tanks, chain lockers, pipe ducts and other void spaces regularly performed for accumulations of water, or alternative evidence of regular monitoring? (V)
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5.8 Are suitable containment arrangements in place around the hydraulic components of deck machinery? (V)
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5.9 Are the arrangements for detection and disposal of water from forecastle store and chain locker in good order, and are measures in place to prevent the accidental discharge of oil? (V)
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5.10 If a ballast water treatment system is fitted, is it in good order and are the officers familiar with its safe operation? (V)
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5.11 Is an approved ballast water and sediment management plan provided and complied with? (V)
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5.12 If ballast tanks are located adjacent to fuel oil tanks, or there is a possibility of contamination by hydraulic oil, are ballast tank contents being sampled to ensure there has been no contamination of the water by oil prior to discharge? (V)
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5.13 Are the emergency bilge suction and emergency overboard discharge valves in the engine room in good order and clearly identified with a notice warning against accidental opening and, is the area around the bilge injection suction bell mouth clear of debris and clean? (V)
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5.14 Are arrangements for sludge collecting pumps free from any connection to a direct overboard discharge? (V)
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5.15 Are the Engine room bilge and sludge transfer and processing systems, in good operating condition and in compliance with MARPOL regulations?
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5.16 Have specific warning signs been posted at the Oily Water Separator overboard discharge valve and effective sealing arrangements implemented to prevent accidental opening and is the system engineered in such a way that protection against unauthorised access or accidental operation of the valves provided?
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5.17 Is the steering compartment oily bilge water discharge arrangement satisfactory? (V)
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5.18 Has a declaration been provided by the shipper as to whether the cargo is harmful to the marine environment (HME)? (V)
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5.19 Has a Garbage Management Plan been provided and is the Garbage Record Book (GRB) being correctly maintained? (V)
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5.20 Are the garbage storage and disposal facilities in a tidy and hygienic condition? (V)
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5.21 Has a ship-specific Energy Efficiency Management Plan been provided to the vessel?
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5.22 Has the vessel been provided with an Int. Energy Efficiency Certificate? (M)
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5.23 If the vessel has an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (scrubber system), is it in good working order, are the engineers familiar with its safe operation, and have procedures been incorporated into the SMS?
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5.24 Are the ballast pumping systems, their associated instruments, controls, valves, and pipework in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular inspection? (V)
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5.25 Is the ballast control panel, including the pressure gauges, draft gauges, remote control system for the ballast line and ballast valves in good order and maintained regularly?
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5.26 Are bunker and ballast tank manholes maintained in good condition?
Section 6: Ship’s Structure
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6.1 Is the vessel free of any hull repairs unreported to class? (V)
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6.2 Does the SMS include procedures for regular inspection of cargo holds, ballast tanks, void spaces, trunks, duct keel and cofferdams by the ship’s personnel and are records maintained? (V)
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6.3 Is the enhanced survey report file adequately maintained and does the condition evaluation report confirm the fitness of the ship for its intended service for the next 5 years? (M)
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6.4 Are the access points to cargo holds, ballast tanks, and void spaces including vertical ladders, spiral ladders, rungs, stations, and platforms being maintained and in good order? (V)
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6.5 Are the air pipes and sounding pipes in the cargo holds and void spaces in good condition? (V)
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6.6 If the vessel has a duct keel, is the access, mechanical ventilator, and lighting adequate and is it free of water? (V)
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6.7 Is the vessel free of any apparent structural defects? (V)
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6.8 Are cargo hold ventilation systems being maintained in good condition? (V)
Section 7A: Fuel Management (Oil Fuel)
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7.1 Is adequate manifold spill containment provided under the bunker manifolds, and are they clean and empty? (V)
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7.2 Is bunker transfer system hydrostatically tested to their Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) on an annual basis and to 1.5 times their MAWP at least twice within any five years period?
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7.3 Are the drains, vents, and pressure gauges at the bunker manifolds in good order and blanks fitted when not in use? (V)
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7.4 Are save-alls fitted around all fuel, diesel, and lubricating oil tank vents; are they clean and empty, and is the drain plug secured with a strap chain to a save-all? (V)
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7.5 Are there procedures for analysis of fuel, lubricating and hydraulic oils, and are oil sampling requirements aligned with equipment manufacturer’s recommendations? (V & M)
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7.6 Are SMS guidelines for the mitigation of engine damage due to catalytic fines and other potentially injurious elements or containments in place and being followed? (V & M)
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7.7 Are bunkering and oil fuel transfer procedures carefully planned and executed in accordance with industry standards, are the details of the last operation in accordance with industry standards, is the vessel equipped with a procedure for sampling the oil fuel used on board, and are bunker samples stored in a sheltered location? (V)
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7.8 Can the vessel safely comply with the requirements of Emission Control Area (ECA) and other local requirements regarding use of very-low or ultra-low sulphur fuels in the main engine, auxiliary engines and boilers? (M)
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7.9 Are ship-specific procedures to control the change from residual to low-sulphur / distillate fuels and vice versa provided, and is the fuel oil change over logbook and data collection system being maintained correctly? (V & M)
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7.10 Are the Quick Closing Valves of the fuel system being regularly tested and in good order? (V)
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7.11 Are high pressure fuel delivery pipes of diesel engines protected with a jacketed piping and alarm system, and is the alarm system being tested regularly and in good order? (V)
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7.12 Are purifier rooms and fuel and lubricating oil handling areas ventilated, free of oil leaks and clean? (V)
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7.13 Is the reserve fuel tank of the emergency generator filled with sufficient fuel of a suitable type for at least 18 hours operation? (V)
Section 8A: Cargo Operation- Solid Bulk Cargo other than Grain
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8.1 Is the vessel provided with vessel manager’s procedures and relevant publications for the safe carriage and handling of solid bulk cargoes? (V)
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8.2 Has appropriate information about the cargo and its characteristics been provided to the Master prior to loading? (V)
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8.3 Has the Master been provided with a signed certificate or declaration, indicating the moisture content, Transportable Moisture Limit (TML), angle of repose and density, and was the cargo free of evident damage? (V & M)
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8.4 Is information readily available on the ballasting and de-ballasting rate, the maximum allowable load per unit, the surface area of the tank-top plating, and the maximum allowable load per hold? (V)
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8.5 Is there an approved damaged stability / stability and loading booklet available? (V)
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8.6 Is a Class-approved loading computer or programme in use and has the operational accuracy been regularly tested? (V)
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8.7 Are the stresses, stability information and any limitations included in the cargo plan understood by the cargo watch officers, and are conditions being monitored and maintained within design limits throughout the cargo operation? (V)
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8.8 Are there procedures in place for loading, ballasting and de-ballasting of the designated ballast holds? (V)
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8.9 Are there guidelines and procedures for hold cleaning after completion of unloading? (V)
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8.10 Is the vessel free of any limitations or restrictions specified in the Loading Manual or Trim and Stability Booklet? (V)
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8.11 Are officers familiar with the risk, hazard and carriage requirements of solid bulk cargo on board the ship? (V)
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8.12 Have precautionary measures to minimise the risk of potential liquefaction and chemical reaction within the cargo during the voyage been incorporated in the procedures, and are these procedures being followed? (V)
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8.13 If the solid bulk cargo is not listed in the IMSBC Code, has the Master been provided with a certificate from the shipper, endorsed by the competent authority of the port, stating the characteristics of the cargo and the required conditions for carriage and handling? (V)
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8.14 Has as a cargo loading/unloading plan providing a detailed sequence of cargo and ballast transfer been prepared, understood, and signed off by the master and deck officers? (V)
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8.15 Is an adequate record of all cargo operation activities maintained during loading and unloading? (V)
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8.16 Have details of cargo care during the voyage been adequately recorded? (V)
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8.17 Are the dangers associated with oxygen depletion of cargo understood by officers and crew, and have reasonable precautions been taken during routine inspections of the cargo, when entering the holds and adjacent spaces? (V)
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8.18 If coal is being carried, was the ship equipped with adequate instruments for monitoring the temperature of the cargo, the atmosphere in the cargo hold, and the pH value of the cargo bilge sample, and are the instruments, including the gas sampling points, in good working order? (V)
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8.19 Is any special emergency equipment required by IMSBC on board (as applicable) and in a state of readiness during the cargo operation? (V)
Section 8B: Cargo Operation - Bulk Grain
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8.1 Has the vessel’s manager provided policy statements and relevant publications for the safe carriage and handling of grain in bulk? (V)
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8.2 Has appropriate information about the cargo and its characteristics been provided to the Master or Master’s representative prior to loading? (V & M)
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8.3 Has the grain cargo been examined and sampled during loading to ensure that the apparent conditions meet the requirements as described in the documentation and is there recorded evidence of regular monitoring where applicable, and was the cargo free of evident damage? (V)
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8.4 Is the approved document of authorisation and grain stability booklet (Grain Loading Manual) provided? (M)
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8.5 If the document of authorisation was not provided, can the Master demonstrate the compliance of the ship’s stability with the Grain Code? (V)
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8.6 Is a Class-approved loading computer or programme in use and has its operational accuracy been regularly tested? (V)
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8.7 Are the stresses, stability information and any limitations included in the cargo plan understood by the cargo watch officers and are conditions being monitored and maintained within design limits throughout cargo operations? (V)
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8.8 Are there procedures in place for loading, ballasting and de-ballasting of the ballast holds? (V)
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8.9 Are there guidelines and procedures for hold cleaning in place (V)
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8.10 Have cargo holds been grain or hospital cleaned, where applicable, and has a ship’s hold inspection certificate been issued by a 3rd party prior to loading grain? (V & M)
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8.11 Is the vessel free of any limitations or restrictions specified in the loading manual or trim and stability booklet? (V)
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8.12 Are officers familiar with the risk, hazard and carriage requirements of grain cargo on board the ship? (V)
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8.13 Have hatch covers been ultrasonically tested for weather tightness before loading? (V & M)
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8.14 Has the Master been provided with clear instructions regarding any fumigation, prior to arrival at the load port? (V)
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8.15 Has the vessel been provided with procedures and contingencies regarding fumigation of cargo holds and are the Master and C/O familiar with the procedure? (V)
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8.16 Is crew familiar with major problems associated with fumigation of cargo in stowage on board? (V)
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8.17 Do on-board safety requirements for fumigation comply with sub-section 3.3.2.7 of the IMO recommendation on the safe use of pesticides? (V)
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8.18 Are the Master’s appointed representatives for fumigation trained and is there evidence to show that they have been effectively performing duties associated with this task? (V)
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8.19 Have pre-fumigation and post fumigation statements been provided to the Master by the fumigator-in-charge? (V)
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8.20 Are visible means provided to prevent access to all entrances containing fumigant and other spaces that are considered unsafe to enter after fumigation? (V)
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8.21 Has the Voyage Safety Plan (VSP), including the checklist for fumigation during the voyage, been discussed with and signed by the Master prior to sailing to the discharge port? (V)
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8.22 Have the air conditioning intakes for the accommodation, the engine room and other spaces been set to prevent the possibility of drawing in fumigant gas? (V)
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8.23 Are procedures in place for entering any cargo holds sealed for fumigation in transit? (V)
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8.24 Has the Master informed the appropriate authorities of the country of destination about the fumigation? (V)
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8.25 Has the vessel received a gas-free certificate at the discharge port before commencing discharge operations in a fumigated space or handling a fumigated product?(V)
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8.26 Are records maintained of fumigation operations? (V)
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8.27 Are necessary instruments (with spare) to determine the dew point provided, maintained in good condition and are there records of the calibration of such instruments? (V)
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8.28 Are the Master and / or C/O familiar with the rules for deciding to ventilate the cargo holds during the voyage? (V)
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8.29 Is ventilation of cargo holds, where required, being carried out and recorded? (V)
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8.30 Is there evidence of a satisfactory grain stability calculation for the last voyage? (M)
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8.31 Has a cargo loading/unloading plan providing detailed sequences of cargo and ballast transfer been prepared, understood, and signed off by the Master and deck officers? (V)
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8.32 Are the hold bilges cleaned prior to loading and have all hold openings been made grain tight? (V)
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8.33 Do records on board verify that cargo lights in holds, where fitted, were properly isolated before cargo was loaded? (V)
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8.34 Is an adequate record of all cargo operation activities maintained during loading and unloading? (V)
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8.35 Are the dangers associated with oxygen depletion of grain cargo understood by officers and crew, and have reasonable precautions been taken during routine inspections of the cargo, when entering the holds and adjacent spaces? (V)
Section 8C: Cargo Operation – General cargo
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8.1 Are policy statements and relevant publications for the safe stowage, securing and handling of the cargo unit and timber available on board? (V)
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8.2 Has appropriate cargo information been provided to vessel prior to loading? (V)
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8.3 If dangerous goods are carried in packaged form, have appropriate documents been provided to the vessels? (V)
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8.4 Are procedures for safe lashing and securing operations incorporated in the ship’s SMS? (M)
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8.5 Is an approved ship-specific Cargo Securing Manual available and are officers thoroughly familiar with the contents of the manual? (V)
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8.6 Are records maintained of the regular inspection and maintenance of the cargo-securing devices on board the ship? (V)
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8.7 Are there procedures for the removal of damaged lashing devices from service? (V)
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8.8 Is there evidence to show that samples of the timber cargoes are being weighed during loading and what is the actual weight compared to the weight stated by the shipper? (V)
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8.9 If the vessel is a timber carrier, have up to date lashing plans for each stowage and securing arrangement been incorporated in the Cargo Securing Manual? (V)
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8.10 If the vessel is a timber carrier, has a lashing plan according to the ship’s Cargo Securing Manual been prepared? (V)
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8.11 Is a Class-approved loading computer or programme in use and has its operational accuracy been regularly tested? (V)
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8.12 Are officers aware of the strength limits of tank tops, tween decks, hatch covers and weather decks with regards to safe cargo stowage and is this information posted in the ship’s office/ ballast control room? (V)
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8.13 Have pre-stowage and stowage plans been prepared and completed effectively? (V)
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8.14 Is there evidence to show that evaluation of forces acting on the cargo unit have been calculated, and correct cargo-securing devices are being used to secure the cargo to the ship? (V)
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8.15 Have personnel engaged in cargo securing operations been provided with relevant training and familiarisation? (V)
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8.16 If the vessel is carrying timber deck cargo, are relevant regulations of the applicable Load-Line Convention for stowage and securing of timber as prescribed in the ship’s Cargo Securing Manual being followed? (V)
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8.17 If the vessel is carrying timber, are instructions for ballast water exchange operations for the intended voyage available in the Ballast Water Management Plan? (V)
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8.18 Can timber deck cargo be jettisoned into the sea in a controlled manner in an emergency? (V)
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8.19 If the vessel is a non-cellular ship, have the containers been stowed correctly on deck? (V)
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8.20 Is there a procedure for monitoring the temperature of refrigerated containers and are records maintained? (V)
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8.21 If refrigerated containers are carried, are sufficient spare parts available on board? (V)
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8.22 If refrigerated containers are carried, is the electric power supply permanently installed from the engine room and are the ship’s electrical distribution system and electric container sockets in good condition and undamaged? (V)
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8.23 Are pre-loading/acceptance procedures for the carriage of vehicles on board a ro-ro cargo ship incorporated in the SMS? (V)
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8.24 Is the ro-ro cargo ship equipped with CCTV remote monitoring to monitor the vehicle decks? (V)
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8.25 Is the ro-ro cargo ship drainage system in good order, tested regularly and are effective measures in place to prevent blocking of drains? (V)
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8.26 Is the ro-ro cargo ship provided with an approved Operating and Maintenance Manual (OMM)? (V)
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8.27 Are procedures in place to carry out function and tightness testing of bow, inner, side shell, stern doors and main to lower deck cargo elevators of ro-ro cargo ships and is there evidence of regular testing? (V)
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8.28 Is an operation manual for the ventilation system in a ro-ro cargo space provided and do records on board verify that the air quality is tested? (V)
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8.29 Is the ro-ro ship fitted with an automatic system to control air quality in the cargo holds and are records of inspection, testing, calibration, and maintenance of the system being maintained? (V)
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8.30 Are vehicles on the ro-ro car decks safely stowed and secured? (V)
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8.31 Has the vessel been provided with procedures and contingencies with regards to fumigation of cargo holds and are the Master and C/O familiar with the procedure? (V)
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8.32 Have the air conditioning intakes for the accommodation, the engine room and other spaces been set to prevent the possibility of drawing in fumigant gas? (V)
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8.33 Are necessary instruments (with spares) to determine the dew points provided, maintained in good condition and are there records of calibration of such instrument? (V)
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8.34 Are Master and/or C/O familiar with the rules for deciding when to ventilate the cargo holds during the voyage? (V)
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8.35 Is ventilation of cargo holds being carried out and recorded? (V)
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8.36 Are the hold bilges cleaned prior to loading and are cleaning and checks being recorded? (V)
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8.37 Do records on board verify that cargo lights in holds were properly isolated before cargo was loaded? (V)
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8.38 Is an adequate record of all cargo operation activities maintained during loading and unloading? (V)
Section 8D: Cargo Operation – Cellular Container Ships
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8.1 Is the vessel provided with operator’s policy statements and relevant publications for the safe stowage, securing and handling of containers? (V)
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8.2 Has appropriate cargo information been provided to the vessel prior to loading? (V)
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8.3 If dangerous goods are carried in a container, have appropriate documents been provided to the vessel, and is safety in relation to stowage of declared dangerous goods and higher risk cargoes being considered? (V & M)
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8.4 Is there a procedure for checking the container’s seals and is there documented evidence of compliance? (V)
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8.5 Is cargo on flat racks, where applicable properly secured? (V)
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8.6 Is the verified gross mass communicated in shipping documents sufficiently in advance to the Master? (V)
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8.7 Have containers carried on deck or on hatch covers been stowed in the fore-and-aft direction? (V)
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8.8 Are containers stowed in block stowage? (V)
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8.9 Are procedures for safe lashing and securing operations of containers incorporated in the ship’s SMS? (V)
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8.10 Is an approved ship specific Cargo Securing Manual available, and are officers thoroughly familiar with the contents of the manual and is the lashing plan compatible with the design of the vessel? (V)
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8.11 Are records maintained of the regular inspection and maintenance of the cargo-securing devices on board the ship? (V)
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8.12 Is there a sufficient quantity of reserve cargo- securing devices on board? (V)
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8.13 Is the Cargo Safe Access Plan (CSAP) prepared and was it followed on board? (V)
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8.14 Are appropriate securing points being used for cargo securing and is there recorded evidence of regular inspection and maintenance of them? (V)
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8.15 Are there procedures for reporting and removal of damaged lashing devices from service and are there records to demonstrate that damaged lashing devices have been removed from service? (V)
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8.16 Is a Class-approved loading computer or programme in use and has its operational accuracy been regularly tested? (V)
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8.17 Was the pre-loading plan forwarded to the ship prior to loading and is there evidence to show that the ship’s loading plan was updated and reviewed by the C/O prior to loading? (V)
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8.18 Is there recorded evidence to show that the pre-loading plan has been checked for ‘heavy’ container stacks? (V)
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8.19 Has the vessel avoided loading of heavy containers above light containers or at the top of a stack in a deck stow? (V)
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8.20 Is there recorded evidence to show that the lashing pattern from the Cargo Securing Manual has been provided to the terminal and is the information for the lashing pattern posted at the ship’s access? (V)
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8.21 Had the Ballast Water Management Plan for the present port stay been executed? (V)
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8.22 Is there documented evidence of carrying out spot checks of actual loading against loading plan? (V)
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8.23 Is there documented evidence of signing off completed lashing per bay and is all lashing gear used compatible with the lashing plan? (V)
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8.24 Is the bridge visibility condition for the next port confirmed? (V)
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8.25 Is there evidence to show that evaluation of forces acting on the containers have been calculated and the correct cargo-securing devices are being used to secure the containers to the ship (V)
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8.26 Is there documented evidence that lashings were tightened after departure once the lashings and containers settled in? (V)
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8.27 Have personnel engaged in cargo securing operations been provided with relevant training and familiarisation (V)
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8.28 Is the vessel equipped with sufficient portable radio equipment for use and has a direct radio communication capability been stablished between the terminal (planner, foreman, and watchman) and the ship duty’s officer? (V)
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8.29 Has an IMDG spotting plan been prepared, updated, and made available for emergency preparedness? (V)
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8.30 Is there a procedure for monitoring the temperature of refrigerated containers and are records maintained? (V)
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8.31 If refrigerated containers are carried, are sufficient spare parts available on board? (V)
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8.32 If refrigerated containers are carried, is the electric power supply permanently installed from the engine room and are electric container sockets in good condition? (V)
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8.33 Are officers familiar with the exothermic chain reaction and the stowage and segregation requirements for calcium hypochlorite in containers? (V)
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8.34 Is an adequate record of all cargo operation activities maintained during loading and unloading? (V)
Section 8E: Cargo Operation - Self-Unloading Transshipment
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8.1 Is the vessel provided with operator’s procedures for the safe operation of the self- unloading system? (V)
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8.2 Is the vessel provided with self-unloading isolation procedures? (V)
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8.3 Have personnel engaged in the operation of the self-unloading system been provided with relevant training and familiarisation? (V)
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8.4 Are the ship’s crew aware of the safe operating requirements of tunnel conveyor watertight bulkhead doors and/or watertight doors in tunnel conveyor room, where applicable, and is a record of inspections and maintenance available on board? (V)
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8.5 Are the officers and ratings aware of the location of the emergency stop devices; are the emergency stop devices in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing? (V)
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8.6 Are light fittings in the tunnel conveyor Ex‘d’ rated and in good condition? (V)
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8.7 Are lights and warning devices of the self-unloading system regularly tested and the result recorded? (V)
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8.8 Is there a procedure for suppression of dust during cargo operations? (V)
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8.9 Is the belt cleaning system/scraper in good order and maintained as per manufacturer recommendation and is there evidence to show that the belt cleaners have been inspected regularly for proper function? (V)
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8.10 Are the belt speed- sensors, belt scales and slip detecting device, where applicable, in good order and maintained as per manufacturer recommendations? (V)
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8.11 Are the cargo hold discharge gates and watertight doors clearly marked to indicate the hold and spaces they serve? (V)
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8.12 Has the hydraulic oil of the self-unloading system been tested regularly for contamination and deterioration as per manufacturer recommendation? (M)
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8.13 Are the tunnel-conveyor emergency stop, speed switch, and belt misalignment switch in good order and inspected regularly? (V)
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8.14 Is the tunnel-conveyor hydraulic system arrangement in good condition and free from oil leakage? (V)
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8.15 Are boom dust cover, spill tray and telescopic chute arrangements, where applicable, adequate? (V)
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8.16 Has the sequence of the cargo plan been followed by the cargo-gate operators, and is the movement of the cargo-gate operators reported to the duty officer and is there evidence to confirm that movement of cargo-gate operators has been monitored to ensure compliance with the cargo plan? (V)
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8.17 Is the vibrator system in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular inspection as per manufacturer recommendations? (V)
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8.18 Is the lift conveyor in good order, free of corrosion, damage and leakage and is the spillage chute of the lift conveyor, where applicable, collecting the cargo spillage effectively? (V)
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8.19 Are walk-rounds of the entire system carried out regularly, recorded and are the staff conducting the rounds aware of their duties? (V)
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8.20 Is the condition of belt tension checked during cargo operations and is there evidence to show that the belt tension and alignment is inspected regularly for proper function? (V)
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8.21 Are the tunnel trash pumping and disposal arrangements in good order and is the overboard valve provided with a notice warning against discharge of oil or oily mixture? (V)
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8.22 Is a water-level alarm system provided for the tunnel bilge well, and is the alarm system regularly tested and the result recorded? (V)
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8.23 Is the boom conveyor in good order, free of corrosion, damage, and oil leakage? (V)
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8.24 Are the boom conveyor and /or shuttle conveyor, where applicable, walkway lights and floodlights in good working condition? (V)
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8.25 Is all electric equipment including cable box, cable run and cable tray and shore interlock connection system on the boom conveyor in good order? (V)
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8.26 Are the officers aware of the slewing/swing out limits of the boom conveyor/shuttle conveyor and is there recorded evidence of verification of function of slew/luff limit switch? (V)
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8.27 Are the idlers and return rolls of the self-unloading system free from build-up material and are they rotating freely? (V)
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8.28 Is the ventilation system of the tunnel area in order, and is there documented evidence to confirm that the ventilators are working to their operational capacity? (V)
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8.29 Is the tunnel area clean free from refuse and is the overall standard of housekeeping satisfactory? (V)
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8.30 Is the vessel is provided with guidelines for ‘the prevention, early detection and suppression of fire in the cargo conveyor tunnel’ and are the crew familiar with the guidelines? (V)
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8.31 Does the vessel stability information provide guidance for shipboard personnel on the effect of flooding the tunnel? (V)
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8.32 If the electric voltage power of vessel is greater than 1000 volts (high voltage), is staff suitably trained? (V)
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8.33 Is the vessel equipped with sufficient intrinsically safe portable radios for use inside the tunnel and, are the radio ‘dead zones’ within tunnel identified and safeguards put in place? (V)
Section 9A: Hatch Cover and Lifting Appliances
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9.1 Are the cargo holds, including the underside of hatch covers, free of loose rust scale and paint flakes? (V)
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9.2 Is a procedure in place for the safe operation of hatch covers, and is the Master/Chief Officer appropriately trained in hatch cover inspection and maintenance?
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9.3 Are adequate procedures in place for carrying out hose and / or ultrasonic testing of hatch covers and is documented evidence of such testing available? (V)
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9.4 Are the compression bars and the coaming tops’ water channels clean, free of corrosion and maintained in good condition? (V)
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9.5 Are the drain holes of coaming clean, the inboard coaming faces free from any vertical rust staining and are the non-return valves in good condition? (V)
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9.6 Are quick-acting cleats and holders all in place and in good working condition with the rubber washers flexible and free from paint and crack? (V)
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9.7 If the hatch panel side and end plates are in steel-to-steel contact with the coaming tops when closed, are the coaming tops free from grooving or wear? (V)
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9.8 If the hatch covers are supported by bearing pads, chocks, or support blocks, are they free from wear or damage? (V)
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9.9 Are the side and cross-joint rubber seals in good condition? (V)
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9.10 Are hatch cover panels free of misalignment? (V)
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9.11 Are seal retaining channels in good condition and free of corrosion? (V)
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9.12 Are the cross-joint seal retaining channels and the cross-joint compression bar straight, free of corrosion and damage, and are the channel supports and brackets in good condition? (V)
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9.13 Are the following parts of the hatch covers, where applicable, all in good order and do they appear to be well maintained?<br><br>> Wheels/bearings or trackway<br>> Hydraulic system including hoses<br>> Chains<br>> Link pin and safety pin<br>> Cargo holds’ ventilator on the side and end of hatch panel
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9.14 Are cross-joint wedges and their wedge bridge (where fitted) in place, operational and effective? (V)
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9.15 If hatch covers are hydraulically operated, has the hydraulic oil been tested regularly for contamination and deterioration? (V & M)
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9.16 Are officers familiar with emergency hatch cover operation arrangements and is there evidence of effective training of personnel available on board? (V)
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9.17 Has a thorough examination and load test of lifting appliances been carried out and is the record of the test and examination being maintained properly? (V & M)
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9.18 Are the hoist and luffing wires of cranes, where fitted, reported in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular inspection and maintenance? (V)
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9.19 Are the main structures, foundation structures and mountings of the cargo cranes free of apparent defect or damage? (V)
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9.20 Is the machinery of the cargo crane, including controls in the operator’s cab inspected, tested, and maintained as per manufacturer’s recommendations? (V)
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9.21 Are the ship’s grabs being maintained as per manufacturer recommendation and have the maintenance requirements been incorporated in the PMS? (V)
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9.22 Are the loose gears of lifting appliances marked clearly and are the certificates of the loose gears available and traceable on board? (V)
Section 9B: Gantry Cranes
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9.1 Has the vessel been provided with procedures for the safe operation of the gantry crane? (V)
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9.2 If gantry cranes are used for lifting hatch covers, are the hydraulic cylinders used for lifting the hatch covers free from leaks and are the hatch covers being marked correctly for precise positioning of the lifting beams and hooks where applicable? (V)
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9.3 Are check lists in place and being used to cover the check before use, starting the crane and releasing the crane from sea stowage? Is a procedure in place for safe travelling of the gantry crane on deck and are crew familiar with the procedure? (V)
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9.4 Is the vessel provided with a specific isolation procedure for the gantry cranes? (V)
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9.5 Are the visual and audible warning signals provided for gantry cranes in the deck area in good order and tested regularly? (V)
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9.6 Are the safety devices of gantry cranes in good order and is there recorded evidences of regular testing? (V)
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9.7 Are the main hoist overload protection and unbalance detection systems in good order and tested as per manufacturer’s recommendation? Are officers aware of the safe operation parameters of gantry cranes and is this information posted in the ship’s office/ ballast control room? (V)
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9.8 Is each gantry cranes provided with a storm locking arrangement and, does the arrangement appeared to be well maintained? (V)
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9.9 Are the gantry cranes electrically bonded and earthed to the vessel’s structure? (V)
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9.10 Are the mechanical brakes for the gantry crane motions in good order, tested regularly, and recorded? (V)
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9.11 Are the anti-collision and deceleration devices of the gantry cranes in good order and tested regularly, and are track wheels at the deck level fitted with foot guards? (V)
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9.12 If the operator’s cabin of a gantry crane travels with the horizontal movement of a load, is the crane operator able to leave the cabin safely in case of power failure or another emergency? (V)
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9.13 Are portable fire extinguishers located around the gantry cranes and in good condition, and are they maintained regularly? (V)
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9.14 Are the driver’s cabs and local operating stations of the gantry cranes maintained in good condition? (V)
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9.15 Are the retractable jib roofs, sides’ curtains and their securing arrangement being maintained in good condition, are checklists for the operation of the jib roof and curtains available and is the evidence of their consistent use? (V)
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9.16 Is the telephone system provided for communication between driver’s cab, electrical control room, hatch cover control station and deck level in good order and is there evidence of regular testing and maintenance? (V)
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9.17 If a platform has been provided on the top of the crane roof for helicopter winching operations, does the area comply with the ICS guidelines? (V)
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9.18 If the gantry crane is equipped with a pilot ladder hoist, is the system being by-passed and not in use? (V)
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9.19 Have a Crane Monitoring System and a port/crane performance logger been provided, are they in good condition and regularly monitored? Are faults recorded in the fault log, verified and fault-finding rectification procedures recorded appropriately? (V)
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9.20 Is the emergency pump for the operation of the crane maintained in good condition, are crew familiar with their duties in the using the emergency pump and are emergency drills being carried out? (V)
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9.21 Is the steel structure of girders and trolleys free of deformation? Are the access and service platforms of the gantry cranes, including vertical ladders, ladders cages, rungs, stations and platforms being maintained, free of corrosion and in good order? (V)
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9.22 Are the cranes’ transverse rail, rack, tooth-rack, travelling pinion and travelling wheel free of cracks, misalignment, and abnormal wear; and is there evidence of regular inspection and maintenance? (V)
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9.23 Is there evidence to show that regular maintenance has been conducted on the AC motors, electromechanical brake, gear reducer and the blower motors? (V)
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9.24 Has the hydraulic oil of the gantry crane system been tested regularly for contamination and deterioration as per manufacturer recommendation? (V)
Section 10: Mooring Operations
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10.1 Has the company established guidelines and procedures for the inspection, maintenance and wear zone management of the mooring lines and are they being implemented? (V & M)
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10.2 Does the vessel’s manager carry out regular safe mooring campaigns, learning from near misses and accidents related to mooring operations and are these shared with the fleet? (V & M)
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10.3 Are the certificates of mooring lines and mooring tails available onboard? (V & M)
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10.4 Do mooring lines and mooring tails comply with industry guidelines and are they in good order? (V & M)
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10.5 Is there a procedure for testing the winch brake rendering setting and is it being tested regularly? (V & M)
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10.6 Are mooring lines correctly deployed and tended? (V)
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10.7 Are there sufficient crew members on board to assist in the mooring operation, check and tend the mooring lines at regular intervals? (V)
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10.8 Are all mooring lines on winches correctly reeled on drums, and if made fast ashore, are winch brakes secured and winches out of gear? (V)
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10.9 On split drum winches, have the split drums been set up correctly after the completion of mooring operation? (V)
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10.10 If the mooring tails are used, have they properly connected to the main mooring lines in accordance with industry guidance? (V & M)
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10.11 Are the mooring ropes stowed clear of the deck and are mooring stations well lit, clean and free from oil leaks? (V)
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10.12 Have heaving lines been constructed with a monkey’s fist at one end and are they free of any added weighting material? (V)
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10.13 Is the whole mooring deck area marked with clearly visible signage and considered a danger? (V)
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10.14 Are appropriate stoppers in use and are the mooring ropes turned up to bitts correctly? (V)
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10.15 Are the controls, linkages, operating levers, brake drums, brake linings, and pins of the winches, as well as the working access arrangement to the winches, in good working order?
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10.16 Are the pedestal fairleads, roller fairleads and other rollers free of grooving, well-greased and free to turn? (V)
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10.17 Are the fairleads, rollers, bitts chocks and other items of mooring equipment clearly marked with the relevant SWL? (V)
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10.18 Are the windlasses, anchors, locking bars and cables in good order, operating effectively and is their maintenance incorporated in the plan maintenance system? (V)
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10.19 Have the anchors been tightly secured in the hawse pipe? (V)
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10.20 Are the chain locker doors firmly battened down and are the bitter end securing arrangements located outside the chain locker and accessible? (V)
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10.21 Is the Master aware of the limitations of anchoring equipment? (V)
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10.22 Has the vessel been provided with a ship-specific emergency towing booklet? (V)
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10.23 f the vessel has a deadweight of 120,000 or more, does it meet the towing criteria of the Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) and Rio Tinto?
Section 11: Radio and Communication
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11.1 Has a qualified person other than the Master been designated to handle distress and safety radio communication? (V)
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11.2 Is communication equipment, listed in the Record of Equipment attached to the Safety Radio Certificate or Safety Certificate (Form R or Form C), in good condition and has the GMDSS Logbook (the Radio Log) been maintained correctly and are daily, weekly and monthly tests being carried out? (V)
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11.3 Has the Satellite EPIRB been correctly installed, tested and maintained? (V & M)
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11.4 Is the most current edition and up to date List of Radio Signals available on board? (V)
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11.5 Is the vessel equipped with sufficient portable two-way UHF radios, for use in general on-board operations? (V)
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11.6 Are Search and Rescue Radar Transponders (SARTs) in good order and tested regularly? (V)
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11.7 Are survival craft portable VHF radios in good order and charged? (V)
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11.8 Is the AIS static, dynamic and voyage data up to date and has an AIS annual test been performed and the record available on board? (V & M)
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11.9 Is there a Shore-Based Maintenance Agreement in place to fulfil the maintenance requirements? (M)
Section 12: Security
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12.1 Is access to the ship being controlled by an adequate deck watch? (V)
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12.2 Has a Ship Security Officer (SSO) been appointed and trained adequately to perform the duties of SSO and have all crew received security-related training and instructions? (V)
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12.3 Are deck officers familiar with the function and use of the Ship Security Alert System and is the Ship Security Alert System being tested regularly? (V)
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12.4 If the vessel transits or may transit a high-risk piracy area, are updated security charts and publications being provided? (V)
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12.5 If the vessel transited or may transit an area with a high risk of piracy, has a voyage risk assessment been produced? (V)
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12.6 Have preventive measures been taken by the Master and crew during the stay in port and prior to departure to prevent stowaways? (V)
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12.7 Are cyber security policies and procedures being incorporated in the SMS and was the cyber security management system evaluated and certified by Class? (V)
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12.8 Are measures in place for controlling the use of removable media such as USB memory sticks, CDs, DVDs, and diskettes on shipboard computers? (V)
Section 13: Machinery Space
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13.1 Are adequate engineering procedures, instructions and guidelines included in the SMS? (V)
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13.2 Are the responsibilities of watch standing engineers and engine ratings well-defined and clearly posted in the Engine Control Room? Is there a manning matrix for engineers that takes into account both planned and unplanned changes? (V)
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13.3 Have specific standing orders been prepared by the C/E and have these orders along with the night order book been read, understood, and signed by the watch standing engineers, engine crew and electrical engineer, where applicable? (V & M)
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13.4 If the vessel has been certified for periodically UMS, is the machinery space being operated in that mode? (V)
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13.5 If the engine room is not being operated in UMS mode, are there sufficient engineers and crew on board for safe operation of the machinery space? (V)
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13.6 Have the entry requirements to the engine room when operating in UMS mode been documented, posted at the entrance to the engine room and understood by all crew? (V)
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13.7 If an engine room dead man alarm (personnel alarm) is provided, is it being set correctly and in good order? (V)
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13.8 Is an engineer’s calling alarm system fitted and is it tested regularly, in good order and the results recorded? (V)
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13.9 Is the engine room logbook being properly maintained? (V)
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13.10 Are procedures to recover essential equipment documented and posted in the engine room? (V)
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13.11 Is an effective and up to date planned maintenance system available and being followed on board the vessel? (V & M)
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13.12 Is critical equipment identified and are a sufficient spare part available as per the manufacturers’ recommendations? (V & M)
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13.13 Is the main engine maintained as per manufacturer’s recommendations and records of periodic maintenance kept? (V)
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13.14 Are the auxiliary engines maintained as per manufacturer’s recommendations and records of periodic maintenance kept? (V)
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3.15 Are the emergency escape routes clearly marked, free of obstruction and adequately lit? (V)
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13.16 Is the lighting illumination level in engine room space adequate (V)
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13.17 Is the emergency equipment tested, in good condition and the result recorded? (V)
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13.18 Are engine room emergency stops for ventilation fans and the closing mechanism of ventilation supply and exhaust ducts clearly marked, in working condition, and do records indicate that they have been regularly tested? (V)
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13.19 Are engine exhausts and other hot surfaces effectively shielded against oil spray and are flanges and connections of flammable liquid pipelines adequately protected with guards and spray tape? (V)
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13.20 Is lagging and insulation, free of any significant oil impregnation? (V)
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13.21 Are the main engine bearing temperature monitors or crankcase oil mist detector(s) in good condition and tested on a regular basis as specified by the manufacturer, and are engineers familiar with the procedure to follow in the event of oil mist in the crankcase? (V)
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13.22 Are the main, emergency switchboards and local starter panels surrounded by non- conducting mat and are the mats in good order? (V)
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13.23 Are the self-closing valves and gauge glasses being maintained and in good order? (V)
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13.24 Are self-closing sounding devices in good order and closed? (V)
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13.25 Where moving machinery presents a hazard, is it guarded effectively? (V)
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13.26 Is the workshop clean and tidy, and are the engine room workshop tools’ protective guards, shields, and emergency stops in good condition? (V)
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13.27 Is the engine room crane, other lifting equipment, and hydraulic tools inspected, tested, and maintained on a regular basis? (V & M)
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13.28 Are all spare parts and loose gear in the machinery spaces, stores and steering compartment properly secured? (V)
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13.29 Is the standard of housekeeping in the machinery space and steering gear room satisfactory and are they clean and free from obvious leaks? (V)
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13.30 Are engine room bilges clean and free of oil and sediment? (V)
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13.31 Is the bilge high level alarm system in good order, regularly tested and are records of test maintained? (V)
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13.32 Are the sea chest, seawater pumps and related sea water lines in good order, free of hard rust and temporary repairs? (V)
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13.33 Is the following machinery/equipment, where applicable, in good order and well maintained? (V)<br><br>> Shaft generator and emergency generator<br>> Boilers, including waste heat and domestic boilers (Boilers should be operated in automatic mode where the automated boilers are installed)<br>> Boiler safety system and instrumentation<br>> Boiler water safety system<br>> Main and emergency air compressors<br>> Purifiers and fuel oil handling equipment<br>> Refrigeration and air conditioning machinery<br>> Stern tube sealing arrangements<br>> Incinerator<br>> Sewage system<br>> Air condition and heating system<br>> Refrigeration plant<br>> Accommodation service systems (i.e., Calorifiers, Portable water equipment, heating etc)<br>> Any other items of machinery, including stand-by machinery.<br>> Burners, tubes, uptakes, exhaust manifolds and spark arrestors.
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13.34 Is the pipe work in the machinery space, including but not limited to steam, fuel, lubricating oil, sewage, drain and air lines well maintained, in good condition and free of temporary repair and leakage? (V)
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13.35 Are engineers familiar with operation of the main engine from the local manoeuvring control position? (V)
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13.36 Are crew familiar with the starting procedure for the emergency generator and how to put power on the emergency switch board? (V)
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13.37 If the starting source of the emergency generator relies on a single starter motor, has a spare starter motor been provided? (V)
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13.38 If an emergency generator is not fitted, are engine room emergency batteries in good order, fully charged and capable of supplying the designed power load up to a minimum 18 hours? (V)
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13.39 Is the main and emergency switchboard earth fault monitoring equipment operational with no earthing faults indicated? (V)
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13.40 Is an emergency steering gear drill being carried out every three months? (V)
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13.41 Is the emergency reserve tank of the steering gear system fully charged and is the manual transfer pump operational? (V)
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13.42 Is a heading indicator and communication system provided in the steering gear room and are they in good order? (V)
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13.43 Is the emergency steering position rudder angle indicator in good order and clearly marked in red and green? (V)
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13.44 Is the steering gear compartment clear of obstructions and is loose equipment properly secured? (V)
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13.45 Are suitable handrails, gratings or other non-slip surfaces provided for the steering gear compartment? (V)
Section 14: General Appearance - Hull and Superstructure
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14.1 Is the ship’s hull clean, free of significant corrosion, extensive coating breakdown and marine growth? (V)
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14.2 Are the following permanent markings on the ship’s hull, where applicable, plainly visible and painted in a contrasting colour? (V)<br><br>> The vessel’s name<br>> Port of registry<br>> Load lines<br>> Draft marks<br>> Thruster warnings<br>> Tug push points<br>> IMO number<br>> Bulbous bow mark
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14.3 Are the weather decks free of loose rust scale and maintained in a satisfactory condition? (V)
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14.4 Are the pipes on deck free of significant corrosion, pitting, soft patches or temporary repair and maintained in good condition? (V)
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14.5 Are all the watertight doors, weathertight doors, portholes, and wheelhouse windows maintained in good order? (V)
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14.6 Are the vents and air pipes on weather decks maintained in good order and are they clearly marked to indicate the compartment they serve? (V)
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14.7 Is the cosmetic appearance of the superstructure satisfactory? (V)
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14.8 Are the hatch numbers clearly indicated and correctly placed? (V)
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14.9 Are the mast heads and their fittings, including but not limited to wire stays, as well as the flood lights, deck lights, emergency lights, and hold lights (if installed), in good working order? (V)
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14.10 Are portable and fixed cargo lights used for illumination of cargo holds inspected regularly and maintained in good condition? (V)
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14.11 Is the condition of electrical equipment including switches, sockets, junction boxes, plugs, conduits and wiring on weather decks satisfactory? (V)
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14.12 Is the paint locker, battery room, oxygen and acetylene rooms, and other flammable lockers and storage space’s ventilation system, explosion-proof lights, and other fittings in good working order? (V)
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14.13 Are the stores located inside the accommodation and on the weather decks clean and tidy? (V)
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14.14 Are dryers inside the laundries clear of any build-up of lint? (V)
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14.15 Are galley appliances, audio-visual equipment, and other electrical equipment inside the accommodation in good order? (V)
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14.16 Are the door seals, catches and alarm system of the refrigerated space in good order? (V)
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14.17 Is the elevator, where fitted, inspected, tested and in good order? (V)
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14.18 If provided, is the ship’s hospital properly equipped, clean, hygienic and for medical use only? (V & M)
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14.19 Are the ship’s guard rails, walkways, and access ladders, as well as the steps and railings, maintained and in good working order?
Section 15: Health and Welfare of Seafarers
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15.1 Do the Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEA) comply with the requirements of MLC 2006 and do the crew salaries meet or exceed the current ILO Minimum Wage Scale? (V & M)
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15.2 Are the accommodation spaces safe, provided to a respectable level of health and hygiene and regularly inspected, including checks of ventilation, noise, heating, lighting, and sanitation? (V)
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15.3 Are the ship’s staff provided with adequate recreation facilities onboard the ship? (V)
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15.4 Has the Master been provided with a monthly welfare budget? (V)
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15.5 Are seafarers being provided with sufficient food and water free of charge and does the cook hold appropriate qualifications? (V)
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15.6 Are ship’s staff provided with appropriate medical care and health promotion programmes? (V)
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15.7 Is there evidence to confirm that visits to a qualified medical doctor or dentist have been arranged without delay in ports of call, where required? (V)
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15.8 Are individual monthly statements provided to all seafarers on board, detailing their monthly wage and any authorised deductions such as allotments? (V)
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15.9 Is there a complaints procedure on board and are seafarers aware of this procedure? (V)
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15.10 Is the vessel provided with adequate policies on mental health and mental disorders? (V)
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15.11 Are seafarers provided with free access to external sources of support, whom they can contact in confidence while on board (V)
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15.12 Has company provided training for on-board key personnel in recognising signs of mental health problems? (V)
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15.13 Is there onboard management of materials containing asbestos fibers?
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15.14 Does the Air Handling Unit (AHU) maintain a comfortable temperature and is there recorded evidence of regular maintenance and cleaning of AHU available?
Sign-off
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