Title Page

  • Cargo

  • Commercial Operator

  • Technical Manager

  • Ships Name

  • IMO No:

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

Hull

  • Is shell plating in good condition? (not pitted, rusted, damaged)

  • Are draft marks clear and easily readable?

  • Is the gangway correctly rigged? (Check accommodation ladder, gangway net condition)

Masters Office

  • Opening meeting with the master, C/O and C/E?

  • Is the vessels PMS up to date? (Mooring, machinery running hours)

  • Is the latest class survey report available? (No outstanding conditions of class?)

  • Latest PSC inspection report available? (Are there any outstanding deficiencies from previous PSC addressed/closed?)

  • No defects reported by master?

  • Do the rest hours comply with MLC requirements

  • Does the vessel have an on board complaints procedure?

Wheelhouse

  • Are the charts and pulications up to date? (Includes ECDIS and/or paper charts)

  • Is the cargo hold water ingress alarm operational? (Check that no alarms are active)

  • Is the fire detection system operational? (Check that no alarms are active)

  • Are the steering gear change over procedures posted?

  • Are the officers/crew aware of steering gear change over procedures, including emergencies?

  • Is the radio equipment operational?

Fire control station

  • Are the crew aware of fixed fire fighting system operation?

  • Are the crew aware of remote stops / fuel shut offs?

  • Is the fire main valve operational?

Catering

  • Are the fire fighting arrangements satisfactory? (Do the crew know what actions to take?)

  • Does the vessel have sufficient provisions for the intended voyage?

  • Is the galley and catering space in hygienic condition?

Engine Room

  • Is the condition of the main engine and auxiliary engines satisfactory?

  • Is the engine room, including bilges, free from oil and leaks?

  • Is heat lagging in place and in good conditon?

  • Is the emergency fire pump operational?

  • Are the safety arrangements for fixed workshop machinery adequate? (Check guarding, guarding gaps, available PPE and PPE condition)

Steering flat

  • Is the emergency steering operational? (Check for procedures are posted)

  • Is the communication between the emergency steering gear room and bridge operational?

  • Is there unobstructed access to steering gear machinery and controls?

  • Is the fire door between steering gear and engine room closed at all times?

  • For any chemicals stored in this area is the MSDS up to date and appropriate PPE available?

Emergency generator

  • Can the emergency generator start using 2 different methods? (Carry out sequence test if required)

Main deck

  • Is there safe access provided on main deck? (No go areas are clearly marked)

  • Are mooring ropes and winches in good condition?

  • Are the mooring winches brake rendering tests carried out within a year and marked?

  • Are pilot ladders and boarding arrangements in good condition? (Is there notification of when wires replaced?

  • Are cargo hatch cover seals, channels and clamps in good condition?

  • Hydraulic piping appears to be in good condition and free of leaks?

  • Is the stores crane in good condition? (Check safety catch on hook in place and operational, SWL clearly marked, lifting lugs have SWL)

  • Is the paint store in good condition? (Check housekeeping, open tins, PPE, MSDS, other chemical storage)

  • Is the bosuns store in good condition? (Check housekeeping, machinery guarding, tagged out equipment)

  • Is the crews PPE and clothing in good condition? (Is it being worn correctly?)

  • Is the crews COVID-19 PPE, awareness, training in place?

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