GOOD MAINTENANCEON BOARD SHIPS

-Maintenance Checklist for the Master-

June 2005

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI

Good Maintenance On Board Ships

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FOREWORD

Since the first edition of “Good Maintenance On Board Ships” was published in June 1994 andaltered April 1996, in order to upgrade the maintenance standards of your ships, many ideas andcomments from ship owners and parties concerned have been received.Based on these ideas, comments and our database of detained ships, the Society has prepared thisrevised edition.Shipmasters are expected to make proper arrangements for maintenance and always keep theirships in a safe and seaworthy condition.We hope that this booklet will be helpful and useful for the shipmaster, as well as for ship owners.Any comments, questions and/or advice regarding further improvements to this publication wouldbe very much appreciated.1. “ Checklist I ” : For routine maintenance2. “ Checklist II ” : For PSC inspection (the most common deficiencies)3. “ Checklist III ” : For Safety Management System4. “ Checklist IV ” : For International Ship and Port Facility Security

Good Maintenance On Board Ships

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVICE TO MASTERS 3Abbreviations in the checklist 4

1. Checklist I (For Routine Maintenance)

1) Certificate & Documents 52) Nautical Publications and International Conventions 103) Logbook Entries 114) Safety in General 125) Testing and drills 136) Navigational Equipment 157) Lifesaving Appliances 188) Fire Fighting Appliances 229) Radio Installation 2710) Load Line 2911) Hull Construction and piping on deck 3112) Machinery in Engine room 3313) Electrical Equipment 3514) Mooring Arrangements 3615) Marine Pollution 3716) Cargo Handling Gear 3817) Accommodation 39

2. Checklist II (For PSC Inspection)

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Checklist for the most common deficiencies

3. Checklist III (For Safety Management System)

4. Checklist IV (For International Ship and Port Facility Security)