Vessel Safety Audit

• Document No.

• Vessel name

• Cargo

• Berth

• Conducted on

  Date

• Carried out by

Boarding

• Is the local quay side safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gangway safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the crew carrying out ISPS security checks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Deck

• Are there substantial guards on all overboard areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walking surfaces non slip?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trip hazards clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the deck lighting sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hold

• Is the hold lighting sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hold access suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the hold been gas tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any unguarded edges in working areas?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Is the hold classed as a confined space?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Are the ladders in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operations

• Is the ships crane being used?

  YES

  NO

• Is crane access safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the crane require noise testing?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Is a man basket to be used?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Is there suitable emergency equipment available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any specialist PPE being used?

  YES

  NO

• Are hazardous cargos present?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Are staff following safety procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the correct PPE being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a supervisor present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff have suitable radio contact if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If working at height are proper procedures being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a vehicle to be used in the hold?

  YES

  NO

Steel cargo

• Is the cargo stowed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the cargo pre slung?

  YES

  NO

• Is the landing area safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools being used?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Is all dunnage being removed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Containers

• loading

  unloading

• Is the safety cage used where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are twist locks being handled safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If lashing is taking place is it safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bulk

• Is the cargo walling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Means of discharge:

  BMH

  Grab

• Is the BMH operating via remote?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a safe location for the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Review

• Is the vessel safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the vessel being discharged safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have you had to take any corrective action during the audit?

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Signature

  Sign