Vessel Internal Audit - OVI English Version

• Vessel Name

• Location of Audit
  Address

• Date of Audit

  Date

• Ship's Management

• Prepared by

2 CERTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION

2.1 Certification

• 2.1.1 Are all the Class statutory certificates or flag state equivalent listed in the guidance, where applicable, valid and have the annual and intermediate surveys been carried out within the required range dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.1.2 Name of Classification Society

• 2.1.3 Name of P and I Club

2.2 Safety management

• 2.2.1 Does the vessel/unit have a formal safety management system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2.2 Where appropriate, is there objective evidence that the safety management system complies with the requirements of the ISM Code?

• 2.2.3 Does the operator's representative visit the vessel/unit at least twice annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2.4 Is a recent operator's audit report available and is a closeout system in place for dealing with nonconformities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2.5 Does the Master review the safety management system and report to the operator on any deficiencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.3 Class documentation and survey

• 2.3.1 Date of departure from the last drydock or underwater inspection

  Date

• 2.3.2 Is the vessel/unit free of conditions of class or recommendations, visas, memoranda or notations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.4 Publication

• 2.4.1 Are the publications listed in the guidance, as applicable to the vessel/unit, available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3 CREW AND CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT

3.1 General

• 3.1.1 Are both crew and contractors required to comply with the vessel/unit's safety management systems in full?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.1.2 Is there a process in place to ensure that any proposed bridging documents integrate effectively with the vessel/unit's safety management system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.1.3 Are both crew and contractors required to comply with the vessel/unit's drug and alcohol policy and testing regime?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.1.4 Is the drug and alcohol policy based on 'zero tolerance' (requiring zero Breath Alcohol Content(BAC) and zero drug content) for all on board the vessel/unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.1.5 Is Master familiar with company's policy regarding 'for cause' and 'post incident' testing requirement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.1.6 Does the operator have a policy for unannounced drug and alcohol testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.1.7 s there a common language stipulated and is the safety management system documentation in this common language?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.1.8 Is there a system for ensuring communications between contractors, the vessel/unit's crew and third parties?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.2 Crewspecific

• 3.2.1 Does the manning level meet or exceed that required by the Minimum Safe Manning Document?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.3 Crewspecific (non barge)

• 3.3.1 Are the marine crew members appropriately qualified for the operations and equipment on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.2 Is there a competence assessment process for the marine crew on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.3 Does the company operate a formal appraisal system for marine crew?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.4 Do all crew members hold appropriate and valid certification and is this verified on joining vessel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.5 Do all personnel maintain hours of rest records and are the hours of rest in compliance with MLC or STCW requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.6 Have the Master and/or any officers with direct responsibility for ship handling received appropriate formal training in ship handling for the type of vessel/unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.7 If the Master has been newlyhired within the last 12 months, did he receive appropriate precommand training, including documented understanding of the Company's expectations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.8 Have all the deck officers received documented training and competence assessment for the navigational equipment fitted on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.9 Are the company medical procedures implemented on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3.10 Are Food handlers trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.7 Do all crew members hold appropriate and valid certification and is this verified on joining vessel ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.8 Are provisions made to provide the vessel/unit's crew with medical and first aid training and facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.9 Are GMDSS requirements met with regard to qualified radio operator personnel, watchkeeping, and designation for distress communications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.10 Have the Master and/or any officers with direct responsibility for ship handling received appropriate formal training in ship handling for the type of vessel/unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.11 If the Master has been newlyhired within the last 12 months, did he receive appropriate precommand training, including documented understanding of the Company's expectations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.12 Have all the deck officers received formal documented training for the navigational equipment fitted on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.13 Does the company have a documented disciplinary process which facilitates removal of personnel from the vessel/unit if deemed to be a risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.14 Are the company medical procedures implemented on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4.15 Are Food handlers trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.5 Contractorspecific

• 3.5.1 Is there evidence of training contractors in the content of the vessel/unit's safety management system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5.2 Is there evidence of all contractors being familiarised with the vessel/unit's emergency procedures and requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5.3 Are contractors encouraged to be involved in the vessel/unit's safety management processes, such as safety meetings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5.4 Is there evidence that contractor staff have appropriate training, rules of engagement and operational procedures for their plant, equipment and work scope onboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5.5 Is there evidence that operator verify the adequacy of contractor's equipment prior first use ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5.6 Have any additional hazards associated with contractor's operations and equipment been identified and risk assessed and appropriate control measures put in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5.7 Do contractors supply appropriate PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4 NAVIGATION

4.1 Navigation

• 4.1.1 Is there evidence that operator's navigation instructions and procedures are implemented on board ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.2 Do the vessel operating procedures require a minimum of two crew members, one being the Master or a suitably qualified and experienced officer, to be on the bridge throughout operations alongside an installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.3 Is there evidence that the 500 meters safety zone entry procedure is applied on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.4 Are check lists, such as those for prearrival, predeparture, 500 m zone, watch handover and pilotmaster interchange being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.5 Do the vessel documented procedures clearly identify the actions to be followed when changing the manoeuvring position on the bridge, taking into account the physical location of the vessel in relation to the platform and/or the engine/generator status?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.6 Is operator's guidance on minimum under keel clearance and squat implemented on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.7 Are deck log books correctly maintained and is an adequate record being kept of all the navigational activities both at Sea and in Port?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.8 Are records maintained of preventive fire and security rounds completed after each watch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.9 Are the vessel/unit’s manoeuvring characteristics displayed on the bridge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.10 Are there documented and clearly identified steering mode change over procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.11 Do vessel/unit's officers demonstrate a full understanding of steering changeover practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.12 Has the Master written his own standing orders and if applicable night orders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.13 Have the deck officers countersigned the Master’s standing and night orders as being read and understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.14 Are heading reference system errors checked and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.15 Has a system been established to ensure that nautical publications and charts, paper and/or electronic, for the intended voyage are on board, current and corrected uptodate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.16 If fitted, are Master and deck officers familiar with the operation of the ECDIS on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.17 If the vessel is equipped with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) are the Master and deck officers able to produce appropriate documentation that generic training and typespecific familiarisation has been undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.18 If the vessel is provided with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) does it meet the requirements of SOLAS and is an approved backup system provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.19 Is a lookout maintained at all times when the vessel/unit is at sea?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.20 Was a comprehensive passage plan available for the previous voyage and did it cover the full voyage from berth to berth utilising appropriate charts and publications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.21 Is the echo sounder recorder marked with a reference date and time on each occasion it is switched on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.22 Do documented procedures clearly prohibit the use of offshore installations as way points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.23 During Port Entry and Departure, was the position of the vessel/unit monitored ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.24 Is there a system for dealing with navigation warnings and are they being charted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.25 Is all navigation equipment in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.26 Are navigation lights in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.1.27 Are procedures in place and evidence available to ensure the Master / Chief Engineer has a documented handover?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5 SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT

5.1 General

• 5.1.1 Is contact details of the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) or appropriate shorebased contact clearly posted onboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.2 Has a vessel/unit safety officer been designated and trained to undertake this role?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.3 Are the vessel/unit's officers familiar with the operation of fire fighting, life saving and other emergency equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.4 Is personal protective equipment provided and available spares on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.5 Are the PPE requirements for tasks clearly defined and worn as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.6 Are regular safety meetings held, are the minutes recorded and does the operator provide shore management responses?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.7 Does the vessel/unit have documented procedures for Man Overboard scenarios?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.8 Are there records on board showing that accidents, incidents, nonconformities, including breaches of regulations and near misses are reported, investigated and closed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.9 Have officers responsible for incident investigation on board received incident investigation training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.10 Are smoking restrictions in place and are they being adhered to?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.11 Is all loose gear on deck, in stores and in internal spaces properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.12 Is there a risk Assessment System in place for the carriage and handling of chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.13 Does the safety management system contain procedures to address the control of hazardous substances used on board the vessel/unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.14 Does the Vessel/Unit Safety Officer undertake periodic inspection of all areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.1.15 If there a safety observation programme implemented on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.2 Medical

• 5.2.1 Is the hospital clean and tidy and ready for immediate use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.2 Is an alarm system fitted in the hospital and is it regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.3 Is there an appropriately qualified individual designated to provide medical care on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.4 Is there a system for verifying and checking medical stores?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.5 Are first aid kits readily available and subjected to regular inspection to confirm their contents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.6 If cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) equipment, including oxygen resuscitators and defibrillators is carried, is it in good condition and regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.7 Are personnel familiar with CPR equipment carried on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.8 Is medical advice available 24hrs a day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.9 Is there a formal medical evacuation plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2.10 Are medical drills carried out at periodic intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.3 Management of change

• 5.3.1 Is there a documented procedure in place for the management of change?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3.2 Is there evidence to demonstrate that the MoC process is being properly applied?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3.3 If any equipment required by operations is retrofitted or temporarily installed, is there a formal process for assessing the integrity of connections to the vessel/unit's systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.4 Drills, training and familiarisation

• 5.4.1 Is there evidence that new personnel, including contractors, receive safety induction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4.2 Are emergency drills being carried out regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4.3 Is regular training in the use of lifesaving equipment being undertaken and are appropriate records maintained for each person on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.5 Ship security

• 5.5.1 Does the vessel/unit have an approved Ships Security Plan (SSP)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5.2 If vessel/unit has an approved SSP, has a ship security officer been designated and do they hold appropriate certification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5.3 If the vessel/unit is NOT required to have an approved Ships Security Plan (SSP) because of vessel/unit's tonnage or trading area, are there Security Procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5.4 Is a deck watch being maintained to prevent unauthorised access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5.5 If required, are security drills carried out at regular intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5.6 Are officers aware of the function of the ship security alert system and how to operate it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.6 Control of work

• 5.6.1 Does the vessel/unit operate a documented permit to work (PTW) system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.2 Does the PTW system specify roles and responsibilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.3 Is there a register recording permits issued and isolations performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.4 Are the period of validity and requirements for revalidation specified on the permit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.5 Do personnel receive formal training in the use of the PTW system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.6 Does the PTW system include an audit process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.7 Does the PTW or SMS include a "Stop the Job" policy or statement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.8 Is there evidence that an effective isolation process is implemented on board as part of the PTW system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.9 Are documented procedures in place to ensure safe work on high voltage systems and do they address appropriate access arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.10 If the vessel/unit has high voltage equipment, are staff suitably trained to perform maintenance on it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.11 Is there evidence that hot work procedures are implemented on board ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.12 If electric welding equipment is provided, is it in good order, inspected regularly and are written safety guidelines available on site?

• 5.6.13 If gas welding and burning equipment is provided, is it inspected regularly and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.14 Are spare oxygen and acetylene cylinders stored apart in a dedicated storage and is the storage in a clearly marked, well ventilated position outside the accommodation and machinery spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.15 Are there documented procedures in place covering the use of portable electrical equipment on deck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.16 Is there an effective inspection and testing programme in place to ensure that all portable electrical equipment used on board is maintained in a satisfactory condition and included in the vessel PMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.17 Are all spaces that are classed as 'enclosed spaces' identified and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.18 Is there evidence that enclosed space entry procedures are implemented on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.19 Are portable gas and oxygen analysers provided appropriate to the vessel/unit's operations and are they calibrated and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.20 Are personnel onboard trained in the use and calibration of portable oxygen and gas analysers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6.21 Is there evidence that working at height or overside work procedures are implemented on board ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.7 Lifting equipment

• 5.7.1 Are up to date records maintained for the regular inspection, maintenance and testing of all lifting equipment/devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.2 Are test certificates available onboard for all items of loose lifting equipment and are they subject to inspection and maintenance programme?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.3 Are safety devices associated with lifting appliances fully operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.4 Are cranes, derricks, pad eyes and other securing points clearly marked with their SWL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.5 Are all items of lifting gear marked with a unique identification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.6 Is a colourcoding or alternative system in use to identify inspected lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.7 Is there a programme for routine testing, i.e. startup, daily, weekly and monthly checks of lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.8 Is there a documented procedure requiring that all lifting operations are properly planned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.9 Does the vessel/unit have a system in place for the quarantine of damaged or uncertified lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7.10 Are any personnel elevators (lifts) onboard the vessel included in the vessel/unit's PMS and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.8 Lifting equipment (barge)

• 5.8.1 Does the vessel/unit have a system in place for the quarantine of damaged or uncertified lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.2 Is the vessel/unit equipped with service cranes covering all anticipated operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.3 Are any personnel elevators (lifts) onboard the vessel included in the vessel/unit's PMS?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.4 Is an inspection and maintenance programme in place for other lifting equipment such as wire or webbing slings, shackles, eyebolts etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.5 Are test certificates available onboard for all items of loose lifting equipment including wire or webbing slings, shackles, eyebolts, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.6 Are safety devices associated with lifting appliances fully operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.7 Are cranes, derricks, pad eyes and other securing points clearly marked with their SWL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.8 Are all items of lifting gear marked with a unique identification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.9 Is a colourcoding or alternative system in use to identify inspected lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.10 Is there a programme for routine testing, i.e. startup, daily, weekly and monthly checks of lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8.11 Is there a procedure requiring that all lifting operations are properly planned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.9 Offshore personnel transfer

• Does the vessel/unit have documented procedures for transfer of personnel offshore?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9.1 Are all personnel transfer equipment subject to an inspection and certification regime?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9.3 Have all personnel involved in lifting/man riding operations been trained and certified to carry out such operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9.4 Where fitted, is the offshore personnel gangway certified and subject to an inspection programme?

• 5.9.5 Is there a formal check system for confirming who crosses the gangway, and is there an effective back up check system to ensure discrepancies are raised and addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9.6 If the gangway is stabilised, does the control function use a dedicated crew?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.1 Live saving appliances

• 5.10.1 Are vessel/unitspecific lifesaving equipment training manuals available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.2 Are vessel/unitspecific lifesaving equipment maintenance instructions available and are weekly and monthly inspections being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.3 Are muster lists displayed onboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.4 Is there a maintenance and test schedule for lifeboat, Rescue boat onload release gear, davit launched liferaft automatic release hooks, and freefall lifeboat release systems, where fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.5 If vessel/unit has lifeboats, are the lifeboats, including their equipment and launching mechanisms, in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.6 Are lifeboat (if fitted) and liferaft operating instructions displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.7 If vessel/unit has a rescue boat, is the rescue boat, including its equipment and launching arrangement available for use and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.8 Are liferafts in good order and within due date?

  Date

• 5.10.9 Are hydrostatic releases, where fitted, correctly attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.10 Are survival craft portable VHF radios and Search and Rescue Radar Transponders (SART’s) in good order and charged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.11 Are lifebuoys, lights, buoyant lines, quick release mechanisms and selfactivating smoke floats in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.12 Are lifejackets in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.13 Are lifejacket donning instructions displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.14 If vessel is outfitted with immersion suits, are the immersion suits available for use and free of defects ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.15 Are pyrotechnics, including line throwing apparatus, in date and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.16 Are the locations of life saving appliances marked with IMO or equivalent certifying authority symbols ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10.17 Is the LSA plan seen to be up to date and represent the current arrangements on the Vessel/Unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.11 Firefighting

• 5.11.1 Are vessel/unitspecific fire training manuals available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.2 Are vessel/unitspecific fire fighting equipment maintenance instructions available and are weekly and monthly inspections being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.3 Are records available to show that samples of foam compound have been tested at regular intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.4 Is a fire control plan exhibited within the accommodation, is a copy available externally and is equipment correctly marked on it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.5 Are fire mains, pumps, hoses and nozzles in good order and available for immediate use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.6 Is the International shore fire connection readily available externally and is the location clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.7 Are fixed fire detection and alarm systems, if fitted, in good order and tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.8 Are fixed fire extinguishing systems, where fitted, in good order and are clear operating instructions posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.9 Is the emergency fire pump in full operational condition and are starting instructions clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.10 Are portable fire extinguishers in good order with operating instructions clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.11 Are firemen's outfits and breathing apparatus in good order, provided with fully charged cylinders and ready for immediate use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.12 If fitted, are emergency escape breathing devices in good order and ready for immediate use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.13 Are accommodation and ventilation fan emergency stops in good order and clearly marked to indicate the spaces they serve?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.14 Are fire flaps in good order and clearly marked to indicate the spaces they serve?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.15 If vessel has FiFi notation, is the associated equipment in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11.16 Are Fire Doors Operational and part of a planned maintenance and inspection regime ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.12 Access

• 5.12.1 Is a safe means of access provided, including, where appropriate, the provision of a gangway, accommodation ladder, pilot ladder, safety net, lifebuoy and line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.12.2 Does the vessel/unit have a set of documented procedures/guidance for helicopter winching operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.12.3 Where the vessel/unit is not fitted with a helideck, and Chapter 14 is not applicable, does the vessel/unit have a set of procedures/guidance for helicopter winching operations in the event that they may need to be enacted?

6 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

6.1 Pollution prevention

• 6.1.1 Is the Engine Room (Part I) Oil Record Book (ORB) and, if applicable, Part 2, correctly completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.2 Are controls in place to manage ozone depleting substances in compliance with MARPOL or local requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.3 Do the sludge and bilge tanks designated in Form A or Form B of the IOPP Certificate and those listed in the Oil Record Book Part I, agree?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.4 Is the Oil Record Book free of any pollution incidents or violations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.5 If the disposal of engine room oily water or sludge to a shore facility has taken place, has the event been recorded in the Engine Room Oil Record Book, did the vessel/unit receive a statement or certificate of disposal from the shore facility and did it state the quantity disposed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.6 Are thruster seals free of hydraulic leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.7 Are there containment arrangements fitted around hydraulic machinery in case of leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.8 Is there evidence that the oily water separator control system and engine room bilge oily water separator/filtering system is maintained in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.9 Are emergency bilge pumping arrangements ready for immediate use; is the emergency bilge suction clearly identified and, where fitted, is the emergency overboard discharge valve provided with a notice warning against accidental opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.1.10 Are there any bilge spaces pumped directly overboard and are appropriate arrangements in place to monitor and prevent "contaminants" being discharged overboard ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.2 Shipboard oil and marine pollution emergency plans

• 6.2.1 Is an approved MARPOL Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) or Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP) provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2.2 Is the IMO Coastal Contact List up to date and is the Master aware of port contact procedures ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2.3 Is there evidence that the vessel/unit has carried out regular drills and that the contents of the SOPEP/SMPEP Manual have been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.3 Bulk liquid transfers

• 6.3.1 Is there evidence of a pretransfer conference being held between the vessel/unit and the receiving/discharging facility before the transfer of Bulk Liquids begins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3.2 Are spill containment arrangements provided in way of bulk transfer manifolds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3.3 Are manifold spill containers, if provided, empty and are the drainage arrangements satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3.4 If carried, are the hoses and connections used for the transfer of bulk liquids free of defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3.5 If carried, are all transfer hoses routinely tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3.6 Are transfer hoses fitted with lifting saddles and stowed in racks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3.7 If carried on board, are transfer hoses fitted with flotation collars?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.4 Ballast water management

• 6.4.1 Does the vessel/unit have an approved ballast water and sediments management plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4.2 Are records being maintained of all ballast water exchanges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.5 Waste management

• 6.5.1 Does the vessel/unit have a garbage management plan and has garbage been handled and disposed of in accordance with MARPOL ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5.2 Has the Garbage Record Book been correctly completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5.3 Are controls in place to ensure that sewage treatment plant discharges comply with MARPOL or local requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7 STRUCTURAL CONDITION

7.1 General

• 7.1.1 Is the hull free from visible structural defects that warrant further investigation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1.2 Are weather decks free from visible structural defects that warrant further investigation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1.3 Where deck sheathing exists, are records available regarding removal of sheathing and checking of deck and sheathing condition?

• 7.1.4 Is the superstructure free from visible structural defects that warrant further investigation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1.5 Are internal spaces free from visible structural defects that warrant further investigation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1.6 If there has been any significant structural damage to the vessel/unit, have repairs been undertaken to the satisfaction of an attending Class surveyor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.1.7 If the vessel has any throughhull penetrations, are they in good order and subjected to Class approval?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.2 Stability

• 7.2.1 Is there a designated person responsible for cargo and/or ballast operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.2 Are stability records maintained on board in line with the operators procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.3 Is an approved stability book available onboard that includes both intact and damage stability scenarios?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.4 Is a class/flag approved loading stability computer/software package in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.5 Are there records indicating that the operational accuracy of the stability computer/software package is tested regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.6 Is the vessel/unit free from any known stability limitations as noted in the stability book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.7 Is there a system of verifying and recording the calibration of tank gauging systems and level alarms ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.8 Do documented procedures require checking of differences between actual and calculated displacements and are records maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2.9 Are chain lockers, or other spaces at risk of flooding fitted permanently installed means to pump out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7.3 Structural modification

• 7.3.1 Has the vessel/unit's Classification society or certifying authority been involved in assessing/approving any structural modifications to the vessel/unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3.2 Is there evidence that the vessel/unit's stability information has been updated when structural or mission specific equipment modifications have taken place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3.3 If applicable, are the vessel/unit's Master and Officers fully aware of the changes to stability information as a result of the structural or plant modifications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3.4 If structural modifications have been undertaken, do they agree with the details recorded on the OVPQ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8 OPERATIONS

8.4 Oil Recovery

• 8.4.1 Is the vessel certified for oil recovery operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.2 Has the Classification society approved an Oil Recovery Operations (ORO) Manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.3 Are tanks for recovered oil ready for immediate use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.4 Is cabinet for electric supply to oil recovery equipment easily accessible and placed in a protected area?

• 8.4.5 If fitted, is equipment such as booms, skimmers, air hoses for inflating boom, etc. well maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.6 If oil recovery equipment is not permanently fitted, are attachments for equipment or doubling plates welded to steel deck maintained and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.7 If fitted, are liquid dispersant systems in good condition and are the crew familiar with the documented procedures for the use and operation of the system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.8 Have personnel been trained in oil recovery operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.9 Are safety arrangements relating to the recovery and handling of hydrocarbons in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.10 Are recovered oil tanks (fixed and portable) provided with suitable ventilation arrangements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.11 Has the oil recovery equipment been tested in exercises regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.12 Are documented procedures in place for the use of small boats that include working from them, personnel transfer and the launch and recovery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4.13 Are risk assessments carried out for all Oil Recovery operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.6 Anchor Handling

• 8.6.1 Is the vessel classed for anchor handling operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.2 Does the vessel carry out risk assessments for each specific operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.3 Does the vessel have contingency plans for operations associated with anchor handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.4 Does the vessel have displayed on the bridge a document to show the acceptable vertical and horizontal transverse force/tensions to which the vessel can be exposed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.5 Is there a notice posted on the bridge giving instructions for emergency release procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.6 Are emergency release systems regularly tested and records maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.7 Does the vessel operating manual have a written procedure for safe anchor handling operations in differing water depths?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.8 Does the vessel operating manual include written procedures for SIMOPS and tandem vessel operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.9 Is all anchor handling equipment secured when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.10 Does the vessel's operating procedure define a minimum of two deck officers capable of taking control of the vessel to be on the bridge throughout anchor handling operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.11 Is there a minimum freeboard requirement for safety on deck, is it specified in the anchor handling manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.12 Has the effect of slack tanks been addressed within the stability manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.13 Do documented procedures address the use of antiroll tanks during anchor handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.14 Is there recorded evidence of regular testing, inspection and maintenance of all anchor handling equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.15 Does the vessel have a tension gauge and/or tension limiter to monitor bollard pull and is it regularly calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.16 Are bollard pull figures available for when power is diverted to transverse thrusters or other large power consumers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.17 If anchor handling pennant is not fitted with quick release, does the vessel have cutting gear readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.18 Are tugger winches and wires in a satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.19 Does the vessel have lifesaving appliances that are immediately accessible on the stern?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.20 Does the Master, Bridge Officers and Deck Personnel have appropriate anchor handling training and experience?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.21 Are records available confirming the formal training of winch operators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.22 Where winches are not visible from the bridge, is there a system in place to enable remote monitoring?

• 8.6.23 Is there evidence of anchor handling operations planning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.24 Are communications between the bridge and working deck, including backup systems, in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.25 Are anchor handling winch and wire/chain stopper in good order and reported to be fully operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.26 Are safe areas beyond the crash barriers clear of obstructions and easily accessible to the crew from the working deck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.6.27 Is deck sheathing free of defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.1 Is the vessel classed/certified for Towing and/or Pushing operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.2 Is the vessel's fendering in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.3 Is tow winch, including associated hoses and brake linings, in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.4 Does the vessel maintain a towing log in accordance with IMO guidelines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.5 Does the vessel adhere to the IMO guidelines with regard to the minimum breaking load (MBL) of the towline?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.6 Does the vessel have procedures, including contingency plans, in place that address towing and pushing activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.7 Does the vessel have a searchlight that can be directed from the vessel's main steering station and is it in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.8 Does the vessel carry a spare towline, stretchers, shackles and associated equipment that meet all the requirements for the main gear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.9 Is the towing winch equipped with two drums and a redundant drive mechanism or equivalent procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.10 Are all wire rope terminations on board made with hard eyes with evidence that socketing has been done by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.11 Is the winch fitted with equipment to measure the tension of the towline and is the information displayed in the wheelhouse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.12 Is a tow winch brake alarm fitted and audible in the wheelhouse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.13 Are records of inspection and service of the towline available on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.14 Does the vessel Operator have an adequate replacement policy with valid certificates for the towing line(s) in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.15 If using HMPE, is the contact surface for the HMPE tow line clean and sufficiently smooth to avoid damage to tow line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.16 If applicable is there a system for prevention of chafing of the towwire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.17 If applicable, does the vessel have a suitable towing wire arrangement to prevent girting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.18 Are emergency release systems regularly tested and records maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.19 If towline is not provided with quick release capability, does the vessel have cutting gear readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.20 Is the use of synthetic shock lines a normal operational procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.21 If used, do synthetic shock lines have the capability to deal with the expected dynamic loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.22 Has the Master appropriate experience of towing/pushing operations on this particular type of vessel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.23 If applicable, have the Master and/or any officers with direct responsibility for ship handling received appropriate formal training in ship handling for non conventional propulsion system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.24 Are effective documented procedures in place for the use of small boats that include working from them, personnel transfer and the launch and recovery?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.25 Are risk assessments carried out for all towing/pushing operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.26 Is the vessel fitted with necessary towing navigation lights for compliance with Collision Regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.27 Is there a document that clearly states vessel performance capabilities and limitations and is there evidence to suggest master is familiar with the document?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.28 Are deck officers aware of the stability conditions during towing operations and understand limitations associated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.29 Are the calculated indirect towing forces available to the Master and deck officers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.30 Does the Operator have good visibility of the work area from the vessel’s control station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.31 If there are visibility limitations caused by physical vessel design, are there risk mitigations employed to address them such as radios and talk back devices and are they in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.32 Is there a sufficient number of portable VHF or UHF and spare batteries available on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.33 Is there a notice posted on the bridge giving instructions for emergency release procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.34 Are bollard pull figures available for when power is diverted to transverse thrusters or other large power consumers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.35 Does the operator have a policy in place covering the use of recessed bitts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.7.36 If the vessel has a STAPLE, is the SWL for the staple and the angles of operability known to the vessel master and deck officers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.8 Supply

• 8.8.1 Is the vessel provided with operator’s policy statements, guidance and documented procedures with regard to safe supply boat operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.2 Does the vessel carry out risk assessments for specific supply operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.3 Are officers aware of maximum deck load capacity and deck strength?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.4 Has a formal risk assessment been completed for all cargo operations that the vessel is likely to perform offshore?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.5 Does the operating manual include documented procedures for restoring stability in case unstable conditions develop during cargo operations and are the officers aware of corrective action to be taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.6 Are officers aware of the dangers of entrapped water on deck particularly when carrying pipe cargoes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.7 Are officers aware of the effects of free surface particularly when transferring liquids at sea ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.8 Has the deck area been marked to identify areas where cargo must not be loaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.9 Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on board for all the products being handled and are all officers familiar with their content?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.10 Is there a system, including backup, to ensure effective verbal communication between the vessel deck, vessel bridge and installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.11 Are the emergency stops for bulk transfer pumps tested and are records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.12 Are all bulk cargo tanks, pumps, valves and pipeline systems in good order and fully tested as appropriate ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.13 Are there established routines to monitor ventilation from tanks containing hazardous or flammable materials, including oil based muds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.14 Are safe areas beyond the crash barriers clear of obstructions and easily accessible to the crew from the working deck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.15 Are tugger winches and wires associated with positioning cargo in a in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.16 Is the deck cargo securing/lashing equipment in a good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.17 Are bulwarks, cargo stanchions and the deck sheathing free of defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.18 Does the 500 meters zone preentry check list require vessel propulsion and machinery to be set up in such a way as to ensure redundancy whilst carrying out supply operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.19 Has the vessel station keeping remained incident free within last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.20 Are hose connections and coupling colour codes compatible with Industry Guidelines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.21 Are Data Cards available on board for visited offshore installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.22 Does the vessel have a 500m entry check list and is it in line with Industry guidelines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.23 Is there evidence that 500m Safety Zone preentry checks have been carried out in conjunction with the installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.24 Has the bulk cargo pumping and dry bulk systems been verified as operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.25 Is there evidence that bulk backload are carried as per operator's procedures and industry best practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.26 Have all potential hose snagging points been identified and suitable precautions put in place ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.27 Does the vessel produce a cargo plan identifying all classes of cargo, including dangerous goods ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.28 Is there evidence that bulk hoses are handled as per operator's procedures and best industry practices ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.8.29 If vessel/unit is classified to carry Methanol or other alcohol based substances, is the vessel equipped with an alcohol resistant type foam extinguishing system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.9 EERV

• 8.9.1 Does the vessel have a valid ERRV certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.2 Does the vessel have an operations manual, work instructions and documented procedures covering all aspects of operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.3 Is there a system for training and exercising against the scenarios in the contingency plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.4 Are rescue zones kept clear, properly maintained and are marks in good condition and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.5 Is lighting in way of the rescue zone satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.6 Is access route from rescue zone to reception area free of any obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.7 Are the daughter craft/FRCs maintained and in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.8 Is the launching equipment maintained in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.9 Is the equipment for recovering personnel from the sea in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.10 Is there a procedure and do the crew know how to deactivate the Personnel Locator Beacons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.11 Does the company SMS contain Maximum weather parameters that the vessel can safely operate in while on station in the field ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.12 Are additional lighting arrangements in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.13 Does vessel have additional medical facilities for the vessel's role as ERRV/SBV and is medical equipment according to any specific standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.14 Are reception areas, treatment rooms for injured personnel, accommodation facilities for rescued personnel and sanitary facilities clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.15 Is the area for helicopter winch zone clearly marked, free of obstacles and surface treated with nonslip coating?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.16 Has the vessel undertaken exercises utilising oil spill response equipment and techniques within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.9.17 Is the communication equipment in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.14 ROV Operations

• 8.14.1 Is there evidence that risk assessments are carried out for all specific tasks related to ROV operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.2 If the vessel has been modified to carry out ROV Operations, have the additional weights been included in the vessel's stability information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.3 If obstructions exist that impact on the views of ongoing operations from the vessels bridge, have CCTV cameras been installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.4 Is there a system, including backup, to ensure effective verbal communication between the navigating bridge and ROV control station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.5 Are protection rails fitted around the ROV work site?

• 8.14.6 Are operational procedures for ROV operations included in the vessel's SMS or specific operations manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.7 Does the vessel/unit have a crew competence/training matrix that addresses ROV operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.8 Does the vessel/unit have a competence matrix that addresses maintenance activities associated with the ROV equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.9 Does the vessel have contingency plans in place that address ROV operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.10 Are sea state limits clearly specified for the launching and recovery of ROV equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.11 Do the operational procedures address ROV operations within anchor patterns, during diving operations or close to subsea obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.12 Is the ROV system integrated and/or connected with vessel/unit's bridge to show the ROV position in relation to the vessel/unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.13 Are suitable safety arrangements in place on ROV spread around moving machinery and high voltage equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.14.14 Are local emergency stops for the ROV system available, in good order and regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8.18 Crew boats

• 8.18.1 If vessel is registered as a High Speed Craft (HSC) as defined in SOLAS or other Code, does it have a valid HSC Safety Certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.2 If registered as a High Speed Craft, does the vessel have a copy of the company's 'Permit to Operate HighSpeed Craft'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.3 Have noise levels been assessed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.4 Are crew specifically trained for crew boat operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.5 Are effective security documented procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.6 Do documented procedures exist for personnel transfer and transit operations and define safe access routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.7 Is there a gated bulwark in way of personnel transfer areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.8 Are there lifebuoys and a manoverboard alarm on the personnel transfer deck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.9 Are sufficient immersion suits or thermal protective aids carried?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.10 Are passengers given a preembarkation and predisembarkation briefing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.11 If a Passenger Evacuation System is fitted, is it in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.12 Has a passenger evacuation exercise been conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.18.13 Are emergency alarms audible in the passenger accommodation areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.1 General

• 9.1.1 Are certificates available for all mooring ropes, wires, chains, shackles, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.2 Are there records of the inspection and maintenance of mooring ropes, wires and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.3 Are there sufficient marine crew to conduct safe mooring operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.1.4 Is there a means of communication (primary and backup) to support mooring operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.2 Mooring procedures

• 9.2.1 Are alongside (Jetty/Dock) mooring procedures available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.2 Are mooring lines secured to bitts turned up correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.3 Are all powered mooring lines correctly reeled on drums?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.4 If fitted are all powered mooring lines secured on brakes and are the winches out of gear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.5 Are all mooring lines stowed neatly to minimise tripping hazards and are mooring areas clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.6 If the vessel/unit is equipped with fenders for mooring alongside, are they in good condition and properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2.7 Is there a maintenance system for the mooring equipment on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.3 Equipment

• 9.3.1 If fitted are all mooring winches in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3.2 Are mooring wires and ropes in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3.3 If fitted are pedestal fairleads, roller fairleads and other rollers well greased and free to turn and are bitts and chocks free of grooving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3.4 Are sufficient closed fairleads available for 'shiptoship' mooring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3.5 Are appropriate stoppers available and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9.4 Anchoring equipment

• 9.4.1 Are windlasses, anchors, locking bars and cables in a good order condition and operating effectively?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.2 If fitted, are chain locker doors securely battened down?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4.3 If fitted, are spurling pipes normally secured to prevent water ingress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10 Communication

10.1 General

• 10.1.1 Are instructions for operating the digital selective calling and satellite communications equipment in an emergency clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.2 Are the vessel/unit’s call sign and Inmarsat ship station identity clearly marked on the radio installation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.3 Can officers demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of how to operate communications equipment in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.4 Is a continuous listening watch maintained on VHF channel 16?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.5 Are officers aware of the requirements for position updating on twoway communications equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.6 Has the AIS been programmed with uptodate voyage information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.7 Are GMDSS requirements met with regard to qualified radio operator personnel, watchkeeping, and designation for distress communications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.8 Are periodical tests of communications equipment carried out and recorded as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.9 Is the Radio Log being maintained correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.1.10 If applicable, are radio emergency batteries in a satisfactory fully charged condition and the battery log completed up to date?

  Date

• 10.1.11 Are arrangements in place to ensure the availability of the radio equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• 10.2.1 Is the communications equipment in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2.2 Is the satellite EPIRB fitted, armed and labelled correctly and inspected in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2.3 Is the vessel/unit equipped with sufficient portable radios for use on deck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2.4 Are there documented procedures for the use of communications equipment within 500 m/ safety zones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11 Propulsion, Power Generation and Machinery

11.1 Policies, procedures and documentation

• 11.1.1 Is the vessel/unit provided with operator’s instructions and documented procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.2 Are the duties of the watchstanding officers and ratings clearly defined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.3 Is the engine logbook fully maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.4 If the machinery space is certified for unmanned operation, is it being operated in that mode ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.5 If the machinery space is being operated manned, are there sufficient engineers on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.6 If the chief engineer has written his own standing orders, have the watch engineers countersigned them as read and understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.7 Are there procedures to prevent uncontrolled entry into the engine compartment and machinery spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.8 Are there documented procedures to restart critical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.9 Are engineers familiar with restart procedures of Critical Equipment and are records available of exercises and drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.10 Does the operator subscribe to a fuel, lubricating and hydraulic oil testing programme, and is there a procedure in place to take into account the results?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.11 Is there evidence that bunker transfer is done as per operator's procedures and best industry practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.1.12 Is the dead man alarm system, where fitted, in good order and used as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.2 Policies, procedures and documentation (barges)

• 11.2.1 If the machinery space is certified for unmanned operation, is it being operated in that mode ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.2 In the case of UMS vessels, are machinery alarms and engineer’s alarm systems regularly tested with results recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.3 Is the dead man alarm system, where fitted, in good order and used as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.4 Has the chief engineer written his own standing orders and are night orders being completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.5 Have the watch engineers countersigned the chief engineer’s standing and night orders as read and understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.6 Are there procedures to prevent uncontrolled entry into the engine room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.7 Are there procedures to restart critical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.8 Are engineers familiar with restart procedures and are records available of exercises and drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.9 Does the operator subscribe to a fuel, lubricating and hydraulic oil testing programme, and is there a procedure in place to take into account the results?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2.10 Is there evidence that bunker transfer is done as per operator's procedures and best industry practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.3 Planned maintenance

• 11.3.1 Is a planned maintenance system in place, being followed and is it up to date?

  Date

• 11.3.2 Are items of critical equipment identified in the planned maintenance system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3.3 Is an accurate and up to date inventory of spare parts being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.4 Safety management

• 11.4.1 Is an engineer’s call alarm fitted and is it in good order and tested regularly and the results recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.2 Are emergency escape routes clearly marked, unobstructed and lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.3 Is the level of lighting in all areas of the machinery spaces satisfactory and are the lights covered ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.4 Are vessel/unit’s engine/boiler exhausts fitted with spark arresters for safe operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.5 Do records indicate the regular testing of emergency equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.6 Are machinery emergency stops and shut offs clearly marked and do records indicate that they have been regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.7 Are diesel engine high and low pressure fuel delivery pipes jacketed or screened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.8 Are diesel engine exhausts and other hot surfaces in the vicinity of fuel, diesel, lubricating and hydraulic oil pipes protected against spray?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.9 Are hot surfaces, particularly diesel engines, free of any evidence of fuel, diesel and lubricating oil?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.10 Are fuel and lubricating oil handling areas, including purifier rooms, if applicable, ventilated and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.11 Are main engine bearing temperature monitors, or the crankcase oil mist detector, in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.12 Where hydraulic aggregate pumps (hydraulic power units HP/Hydraulic Power Packs HPP) are located within the main engine compartment, is an oil mist detector fitted?

• 11.4.13 Are the main switchboard, alternators and other electrical equipment satisfactorily protected from water spray?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.14 is deck insulation provided to the front and rear of medium power (i.e. 220V to 1000V) electrical switchboards and is it in a satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.15 If fitted, are gauge glass closing devices on oil tanks of a selfclosing, failsafe type and not inhibited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.16 If fitted, are selfclosing sounding devices to double bottom tanks in good order, closed and capped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.17 Are all items of moving machinery which may present a hazard provided with guards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.18 Are workshop machine tools in a safe condition and is eye protection available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.19 Is all loose gear in the machinery spaces, stores and steering compartment properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.20 Are chemicals properly stowed and are Material Safety Data Sheets available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.21 Are machinery spaces and steering compartments (where applicable) clean and free from obvious leaks and is the overall standard of housekeeping and lagging maintenance satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.22 Are bilge systems operational and bilges free of oil, rubbish and sediment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.23 Are bilge high level alarm systems regularly tested and are records maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.24 Are seawater pumps, sea chests and associated pipework in a satisfactory condition and free of hard rust and temporary repairs, particularly outboard of the shipside valves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.4.25 Are valves and pipework marked or colour coded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.5 Machinery status

• 11.51 Are all items of main, auxiliary and emergency plant in good order and reported to be fully operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5.2 If applicable is the Engine Room local Engine control station in good order and are engineers familiar with the procedure for taking control from the bridge in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5.3 Are concise starting instructions for the emergency generator, where fitted, clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5.4 Where applicable, is the emergency generator fuel tank provided with sufficient fuel?

• 11.5.5 Where an emergency generator is not fitted, are engine room emergency batteries in good order and fully charged?

• 11.5.6 Is all electrical equipment including junction boxes and cable runs in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5.7 Are switchboards free of significant earth faults?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.5.8 Are emergency electrical power supplies fully operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11.6 Emergency steering

• 11.6.1 If applicable is the steering gear/steering compartment(s) free from defects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.2 If applicable has the emergency steering arrangement been tested within the past three months and are the results recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.3 If applicable are emergency steering changeover procedures clearly displayed locally and in the wheelhouse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.4 If applicable are officers familiar with the operation of the steering arrangement in the emergency mode?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.5 If applicable, is the steering gear emergency reserve tank fully charged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.6 If applicable are the arrangements for the provision of heading information adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.7 If applicable are communication arrangements with the bridge satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.8 If applicable is there a means for indicating the rudder angle or thruster direction at the emergency steering position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.9 If applicable is access to the emergency steering controls unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.6.10 If applicable in steering compartments, are suitable handrails, gratings or other nonslip surfaces provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12 General Appearance and Condition

12.1 Hull, superstructure and external weather decks

• 12.1.1 Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the hull satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.2 Are hull markings clearly indicated and correctly placed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.3 Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the external decks satisfactory including nonslip surfaces in working areas and access routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.4 Does the structure include arrangements designed to minimise hazards associated with falls from heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.5 Is the general condition of service pipework satisfactory and is it free from significant corrosion and pitting and soft patches or other temporary repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.6 Are all deck openings, including watertight doors and portholes, in a satisfactory condition and capable of being properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.7 Are there documented procedures for the operation of powered watertight doors which require doors to be left in the normally closed position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.8 Are all watertight doors included in the planned maintenance system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.9 If fitted are all watertight door position indicators operating correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.10 Are all cable transits and bulkhead penetrations correctly assembled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.11 Is a programme in place that covers the periodic inspection of all tanks, void spaces, chain lockers and cofferdams, and their coatings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.12 Are fuel, ballast and other space vents and air pipes in a satisfactory condition, marked to indicate the spaces they serve and does visual evidence indicate regular maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.1.13 Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the superstructure satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.2 Electrical equipment

• 12.2.1 Is deck lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2.2 Is the general condition of electrical equipment, including light fittings, conduits and wiring, satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.3 Internal spces

• 12.3.1 Are internal spaces and storerooms clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3.2 Are the forecastle space, rope stores and after stores free of water ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12.4 Accomodation areas

• 12.4.1 Is the accommodation clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.2 Are alleyways free of obstructions and exits clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.3 Are public spaces, including smoke rooms, mess rooms, sanitary areas, food storerooms, food handling spaces, refrigerated spaces, galleys and pantries clean, tidy and in a hygienically satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.4 Are laundries and drying rooms free of accumulations of flammable materials that could constitute a fire hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.5 Is the level of accommodation lighting satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.6 Is the condition of electrical equipment in the accommodation satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.7 Are personnel alarms in refrigerated spaces in good order and regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.8 Do the food storage areas appear to be kept in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.9 Are food handlers wearing correct clothing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.10 Are fridge, freezer and dry store areas being maintained at suitable temperature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4.11 Are tests undertaken of the potable water system and is regular maintenance carried out and recorded for both domestic and supplied potable water?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15 DP Operations

15.1 General

• 15.1.1 Does the vessel have on board a copy of the most recent FMEA ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.2 Are the FMEA study and FMEA proving trials reports less than 5 years old?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.3 If the DP system is not classed, has the FMEA been assessed against IMO MSC.Circ 645?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.4 Is there a process for continuous review and update of the FMEA Report and FMEA Proving Trials Program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.5 Has the FMEA Report and FMEA Proving Trials Program been updated within the last 5 years ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.6 If modifications have been undertaken, has the FME(C)A been updated and the modifications proven by testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.7 Are the latest revisions of the FMEA Report and FMEA Proving Trials Program approved by class ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.8 Is a record of FMEA proving trials available on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.9 Have the recommendations (if any) from the proving trials been addressed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.10 Does the vessel have on board a copy of the most recent annual DP trial report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.11 Are the annual DP trials scheduled within a year +/ 3 months of the anniversary date?

  Date

• 15.1.12 Have recommendations from the annual DP trial report been addressed and closed out as required ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.13 Have all personnel involved in DP operations read and understood the FME

  C

  A

• 15.1.14 Do the failure modes meet IMO MSC Circ.645 with 'fail as set, or fail to zero' and are DPO's aware of failure modes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.15 Is there onboard a DP simulator available for DPO offline training and is there a development programme in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.16 Is there a DP software control policy and procedure in place on the vessel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.17 Do the vessel procedures require a minimum of two DP operators to be on duty during DP operations ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.1.18 Is the DPO's watch relief schedule organized in such a way that only one out of the two DPO's on duty is relieved every 6 hours (i.e. principle of overlapping watch)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.2 Operations

• 15.2.1 In the last 12 months has the vessel operated without experiencing any loss of position incidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.2 In the last 12 months has the vessel operated without any events resulting in a reduction of DP capability?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.3 Does the vessel use the IMCA Incident reporting system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.4 Does the vessel carry out risk assessments for specific operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.5 Are Manual thruster control levers and emergency stops located within easy reach of the DPO ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.6 Can the health of the position reference systems be monitored by the DPO, independently of the DP control station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.7 Does the vessel have a vessel specific DP operating manual on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.8 Do the operating procedures address the use and not use the Dynamic Positioning system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.9 Have all personnel involved in DP operations read the DP Operations manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.10 Are checklists in place to cover bridge, engine room and electrical systems operation e.g. 500 m safety zone/Field arrival/pre departure (DP setup), DPO and engine room periodical changeovers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.11 Are DP Capability Plots in place to cover the normal and expected operations, and worst case failure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.12 Are DP footprints regularly recorded and compared against previous footprints and the DP Capability Plots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.13 Depending on vessel activity and if required, are Activity Specific Operating Guidelines (ASOG) or Well Specific Operations Guidelines (WSOG) or Field Specific Operations Guidelines (FSOG) in place and utilized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.14 Is the DP control console located so that the DPO can also observe the controls, the external environment and the working operations of the vessel/unit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.15 Is a defined contingency matrix in place to cover weather limits and the cessation of operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.16 Is the DP alert triggering system in immediate reach of the DPO at console?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.2.17 Is there a specific hand free talk back emergency communication mean available between the DP console and strategic locations (Engine Control Room, Drill Floor)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.3 Equipment

• 15.3.1 Is the Dynamic Positioning control systems in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.2 Are all position reference systems in good order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.3 Are the position reference systems provided with a schematic for power supply, external inputs/outputs and wiring diagrams and antennae placement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.4 Are the positions of antenna, or position reference systems origins, and their offset from the vessel centre of rotation maintained in a single file?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.5 Does each thruster have an independent emergency stop that is well protected against inadvertent operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.6 If fitted are the emergency stops alarmed against hidden failure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.7 Does the vessel have a data recorder that records all DP parameters including operator keystrokes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.8 Is there a procedure and evidence of the regular checking of the secure power supply systems (UPS Battery systems)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.9 If vessel/unit is DP class 2 or 3, does the DP system have a continuous analysis function checking that in terms of thruster and power can maintain position after the worst case failure (consequence analysis function)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.10 Is the DP control system fitted with additional drift off calculation function or on screen real time DP capability envelopes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.11 s the bus bar configuration in accordance with the FMEA?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.12 Are generators operational management procedures available and are DPOs and engineers familiar with them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.13 Is the DP control system included within the Planned Maintenance System?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.14 Are relative and/or absolute position references considered and defined for operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.3.15 Are consequence analysis alarms used as input to the contingency matrix?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

15.4 Competence

• 15.4.1 Are the vessels crew suitably qualified for DP Operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15.4.2 Is there an Engineer and or Electronic Technician onboard with approved training on the DP system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A