Ship Inspection Form

K Tankering Safety & Security Audit Form
Ship Safety & Security Inspection
Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Cd. Denizciler İş Merkezi A Blok Kat Z

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Summary Details.......................................................................................................................................2
1 Documentation...................................................................................................................................2
1.01 Certificates.................................................................................................................................2
1.02 Manuals/Publications/Logbooks etc......................................................................................2
1.03 Crew Management....................................................................................................................2
1.04 Planned Maintenance System................................................................................................2
1.05 Training & Emergency Drills Record......................................................................................2
1.06 Accident/Incident Reporting....................................................................................................2
1.07 Drug and Alcohol.......................................................................................................................2
1.08 Register of Lifting Appliances/Mooring Equipment Documentation.................................2
1.09 Other...........................................................................................................................................2
1.10 Security.......................................................................................................................................2
1.11 Section Comments....................................................................................................................2
2 Bridge..................................................................................................................................................2
2.01 Radars.........................................................................................................................................2
2.02 Echo Sounder............................................................................................................................2
2.03 Speed Indicating Device..........................................................................................................2
2.04 Instrumentation..........................................................................................................................2
2.05 Standard and Gyro Compasses.............................................................................................2
2.06 Charts, Publications etc...........................................................................................................2
2.07 Passage Planning.....................................................................................................................2
2.08 Master's Standing Orders........................................................................................................2
2.9 Steering Gear.............................................................................................................................2
2.10 Manoeuvring Characteristics...................................................................................................2
2.11 Sextants......................................................................................................................................2
2.12 Chronometers............................................................................................................................2
2.13 Muster Lists................................................................................................................................2
2.14 Pyrotechnics...............................................................................................................................2
2.15 Man Overboard Lifebuoys.......................................................................................................2
2.16 Lifejackets...................................................................................................................................2
2.17 Fire Detection System..............................................................................................................2
2.18 Signalling Equipment................................................................................................................2
2.19 Deck Log.....................................................................................................................................2
2.20 Garbage Disposal.....................................................................................................................2
2.21 Contingency Planning...............................................................................................................2
2.22 Fire Control Plan.......................................................................................................................2
2.23 Other...........................................................................................................................................2
3 Radio Equipment...............................................................................................................................2
3.01 GMDSS.......................................................................................................................................2
3.02 Main Aerials...............................................................................................................................2
3.03 Emergency Transmission Instructions...................................................................................2
3.04 Communications Systems Fitted............................................................................................2
3.05 Walky Talkies.............................................................................................................................2
3.06 Radio Log...................................................................................................................................2
3.07 Radio Notices.............................................................................................................................2
3.08 Emergency Radio Batteries.....................................................................................................2
3.09 Aerials Condition.......................................................................................................................2
3.10 EPIRBs........................................................................................................................................2
3.11 SARTs.........................................................................................................................................2
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4 Accommodation/Catering Spaces..................................................................................................2
4.01 Muster Lists................................................................................................................................2
4.02 Training Manuals.......................................................................................................................2
4.03 Internal Accommodation Fire Hoses......................................................................................2
4.04 Fire Extinguishers.....................................................................................................................2
4.05 Fire Control , Damage and & LSA Plans...............................................................................2
4.06 Exits and Escape Routes.........................................................................................................2
4.08 Hospital/Medical Locker...........................................................................................................2
4.09 Galleys/Storerooms..................................................................................................................2
4.10 Internal Accom Fire Dampers.................................................................................................2
4.11 Lifts (If fitted)..............................................................................................................................2
4.12 Accommodation Openings......................................................................................................2
4.13 Alleyway Access And Lighting................................................................................................2
4.14 Smoking Restrictions................................................................................................................2
4.15 Muster Stations..........................................................................................................................2
4.16 A/C System................................................................................................................................2
4.17 Emergency Stops......................................................................................................................2
4.19 Ventilation and Heating............................................................................................................2
4.20 Sanitary Facilities......................................................................................................................2
4.21 Lighting and Access..................................................................................................................2
4.27 Other...........................................................................................................................................2
5 Life Saving Appliances.....................................................................................................................2
5.01 Lifeboats.....................................................................................................................................2
5.02 Lifeboat Air Bottles (If fitted)....................................................................................................2
5.03 Lifeboat Fire Protection (if fitted)............................................................................................2
5.04 Liferafts.......................................................................................................................................2
5.05 Rescue Boat...............................................................................................................................2
5.06 Davits..........................................................................................................................................2
5.07 Lifebuoys....................................................................................................................................2
5.08 Lifejackets...................................................................................................................................2
5.09 Immersion Suits.........................................................................................................................2
5.10 Thermal Protective Aids...........................................................................................................2
5.11 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices.................................................................................2
6 Firefighting and Emergency (Deck)...............................................................................................2
6.01 Emergency Equipment Stations.............................................................................................2
6.03 Chemical Outfits (Inc. BA Sets)..............................................................................................2
6.04 Fixed Gas Flooding Systems..................................................................................................2
6.05 Fixed DP System......................................................................................................................2
6.06 Fixed Foam Systems................................................................................................................2
6.07 Fixed Water Spray System......................................................................................................2
6.08 Other Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems...............................................................................2
6.09 Breathing Apparatus Compressor..........................................................................................2
6.10 Other Breathing Equipment.....................................................................................................2
6.11 Fire Hoses/Boxes......................................................................................................................2
6.12 Fire Line and Hydrants.............................................................................................................2
6.13 Foam Hose Stations.................................................................................................................2
6.14 Foam Monitors...........................................................................................................................2
6.15 Foam Line and Hydrants..........................................................................................................2
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6.16 International Shore Connection..............................................................................................2

6.17 Fire Control Plans.....................................................................................................................2
6.18 Fire Flaps and Dampers..........................................................................................................2
6.19 Spare Charges for all Extinguishers......................................................................................2
6.20 Other...........................................................................................................................................2
7 Deck....................................................................................................................................................2
7.01 Anchoring Equipment...............................................................................................................2
7.02 Mooring Equipment...................................................................................................................2
7.03 External Watertight Doors........................................................................................................2
7.04 Main Deck Openings W/T Integrity........................................................................................2
7.05 Pilot Ladders..............................................................................................................................2
7.06 Gangways & Accommodation Ladders.................................................................................2
7.07 Condition of Deck......................................................................................................................2
7.08 Flame Screens...........................................................................................................................2
7.09 Sounding Pipes and Vents......................................................................................................2
7.10 Paint Lockers & Flammable Liquid Lockers.........................................................................2
7.11 Safety Clothing..........................................................................................................................2
7.12 Stores Cranes Etc.....................................................................................................................2
7.13 Oxy/Acetylene Bottles..............................................................................................................2
7.14 Pump Rooms, Voids, Duct Keels or Tunnel Spaces (As appl.)........................................2
7.15 Other Comments.......................................................................................................................2
8 Cargo Deck........................................................................................................................................2
8.01 Cargo Spaces Venting System...............................................................................................2
8.08 Deck and Cargo Deck Lighting...............................................................................................2
8.09 Cargo Handling Equipment.....................................................................................................2
8.20 Closed Operating Conditions...................................................................................................2
8.21 Inert Gas System (If Fitted).....................................................................................................2
8.22 Vapour Emission Control System...........................................................................................2
8.23 Cargo Tank Holds/Hatches.....................................................................................................2
8.27 Drains and Scuppers.................................................................................................................2
8.28 Cargo Valves and Pipelines.....................................................................................................2
8.29 Drip Tray/Manifolds...................................................................................................................2
8.30 Oil Spill Clean-up Materials.....................................................................................................2
8.31 Other...........................................................................................................................................2
8.32 Pumprooms.................................................................................................................................2
8.37 Automatic Draft Gauges...........................................................................................................2
8.38 Ballast Handling.........................................................................................................................2
8.39 Void and Ballast Spaces...........................................................................................................2
8.40 Cargo Pump Controls Alarms/Trips........................................................................................2
8.41 Cargo Transfer Procedures......................................................................................................2
8.42 Cargo Stability/Stress Finder..................................................................................................2
8.43 Cargo Planning/Records..........................................................................................................2
8.45 Checklists...................................................................................................................................2
‘8.46 High Level Alarms.....................................................................................................................2
8.47 Crude Oil Washing.....................................................................................................................2
8.48 Ullage/Temp Gauge System....................................................................................................2
8.49 Gas Detection Equipment........................................................................................................2
8.50 Inert Gas System (CCR)...........................................................................................................2
8.53 O.D.M.E.......................................................................................................................................2
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8.54 Sounding Routines....................................................................................................................2

8.57 Cargo Instrumentation..............................................................................................................2
9 Engine Room.....................................................................................................................................2
9.01 Engine Control Room...............................................................................................................2
9.02 Oil Transfer Procedures (Bunkering).....................................................................................2
9.03 Switchboards.............................................................................................................................2
9.05 Steering Flat...............................................................................................................................2
9.06 Emergency Fire Pump..............................................................................................................2
9.07 Workshop and ER Stores........................................................................................................2
9.08 Incinerator...................................................................................................................................2
9.09 Sewage Unit...............................................................................................................................2
9.10 Purifier Room.............................................................................................................................2
9.11 IG Plant (If fitted)........................................................................................................................2
9.12 Deck Spray System (If fitted)..................................................................................................2
9.13 Emergency Bilge Suction.........................................................................................................2
9.14 Main Fire Pumps.......................................................................................................................2
9.15 Sounding Caps..........................................................................................................................2
9.16 Oily Water Separator................................................................................................................2
9.17 Bilges & Tank Tops...................................................................................................................2
9.18 Engine Room – General..........................................................................................................2
9.20 Emergency Exits/Fire Doors....................................................................................................2
9.21 E.R. Firefighting Equipment....................................................................................................2
9.22 Safety Clothing..........................................................................................................................2
9.23 Emergency Generator..............................................................................................................2
9.24 Emergency Lighting..................................................................................................................2
10 Other Comments...........................................................................................................................2
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Summary Details
Ship: M/T H. ISMAIL KAPTANOGLU Flag: TURKISH
Date Boarded: Date Departed:
Port: Load/Disch/Other:
Inspector: CEMIL SADRI METE Cargo on Board: NO
Built: JULY / 2004 Date Keel Laid: 17.NOV.1990
LOA: 176 M Date Last D/Dock: N/A
LBP: 169 M Next Special Due 31.04.2007
Breadth: 32 M Hull Type: DH / DS
Depth Moulded: 15.10 M
S. DWT: 40116.6 On draft: 11.21
GRT: 22950
IMO I.D. NO.: 8808525
Cargo Capacity (M ) 3
39976 MT (%98) Total Crew 25
Number of Cargo Tanks: 12

Number of Slop Tanks: 2
Full Class: BV
Name Nationality Certificate Exp Date Time on this

Vessel
Master E.ERKISI TURKISH O / G Master
Endorsements :-
Ch. Off
Endorsements :-
Ch. Eng
Endorsements :-
1st Eng
Endorsements :-
NB - The reference numbers in the subheadings of this report may not run consecutively as they
relate to the numbering in the Master Inspection Form.
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Section 2 - Bridge
1 Documentation
Inspection Type Port Date Expires

National flag
Port state
1.01 Certificates Issued Expires Ann Due
01 International Loadline
02 Safety Construction
03 Safety Equipment
04 Safety Radio
05 International Oil Pollution
051 Int. Sewage Pollution (New

vessels)
06 NLS Certificate
07 Int. Tonnage Cert.
08 Safe Manning
09 Shipboard Management
SMC
DOC
10 ISPS Certificate
12 U.S. Financial Responsibility N/A

(California Cert now reqd also)
121 California CFR (if applicable) N/A
122 Alaska CFR (if applicable) N/A
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Section 2 - Bridge
1.02 Manuals/Publications/Logbooks etc.

Available Edition Remarks
01 Company Manuals
Ism General Manual

Shipboard Operations ( Tanker ) Manual
Navigation Procedures Manual
Technical Manual
Safety & Environmental Manual
Sopep Manual
SSP
Vetting Procedures Guide
Forms Manual
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Section 2 - Bridge
Sct Audit Question References Remarks
1.03 Crew Management

01 Manning complies with Safe Manning SOLAS V 14
Certificate?
02 Crew qualifications adequate for trade STCW AII/4, AIII/4,
of vessel? ISM 6.2
03 Appropriate for flag? (Lib, Pan etc)
04 Random check of medical certificates ILO 73

satisfactory?
05 Junior officers suitably
trained/experienced on vessel type?
06 Procedures in place for monitoring STCW A VIII/1
and controlling work hours?(Watch STCW B VIII/1
keepers reqd, day workers
recommended)
07 Formal training in Bridge Team STCW Res 8

Management techniques provided?
IMO A680(17)
1.04 Planned Maintenance System

01 Planned maintenance system in place ISM 10.2.4
and operational?
a) Electronic
b) Manual
02 Maintenance, including survival craft SOLAS III 20.11.1
launching appliances and on-load
release gear (if fitted), up to date?
(Note date last examination and winch
test (5Y))
03 Safety Equipment Maintenance in SOLAS III 20.3

order and up to date? (Safety Set)
SOLAS ll-2 14.2.2.3
04 Instruction manuals available for on SOLAS III 36

board maintenance of LSA?
LSA Regs 114
1.05 Training & Emergency Drills Record

01 Company Training Record Book up to ISM 6.3-6.5
date? (Including video usage)
SIRE 3.10
02 Personnel trained for VEC operations 46 CFR 39.10-11
021 VEC Training Records available and ISM 6.3-6.5

up to date?
07 Training courses provided by IMO A680(17)
Company? (e.g. ship handling,
navigation, bridge team training,
electronics, instrumentation).
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08 Training in use of ship’s lifting COSWP 7.5.8
equipment provided and records
ISM 6.3 – 6.5
maintained? (Company cert issued)
1.06 Accident/Incident Reporting

01 Does the Company operate a formal
accident/incident investigation ISM 9.1
procedure?
02 Are records of personnel accident, ISM 9.1
incidents and near miss incidents
maintained?
03 Check medical log for accidents
which may not have been reported.
1.07 Drug and Alcohol

01 Alcohol record sheets completed and ISM 10.2.4
satisfactory? STCW B VIII/2 5
02 Drug & Alcohol Test Equipment in

good order?
03 Calibration kit available and
complete?
04 Date last calibrated?
05 Note Dates of tests:
Last unannounced Alcohol test?

Last unannounced Drug test?
1.08 Register of Lifting Appliances/Mooring Equipment Documentation

01 Register of lifting appliances up to ILO 152
date
ISM 10.2.4
COSWP 7.6.1
02 Date and type of last entry COSWP 7.6.1
03 Records of certificates and BLU 2.2.6

maintenance of cargo equipment
available?
04 Dated certificates available for all SIRE 10.1
ropes, wires, mooring shackles and
rope tails? (Reqd on tankers,
recommend on others)
05 Mooring System Survey carried out as 33 CFR 157.435(2)

required by USCG/Company Regs SEM 4.5.2
06 Winch brakes last tested? MEG 7.9.3

ISM 10.2.1
(Tankers - 1 yearly, others - recommend
2Y)
07 Mooring System in current use? MEG 6.3.1.3
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1.09 Other
01 Class quarterly listing available on
board?
02 All items up to date and no conditions
listed?
03 DPA identified and known on board? ISM 4
04 Class Record of Safety Equipment Class Rules

complete and detail correct?
05 Language in manuals and drawings SOLAS II-1 26.10
appropriate? (Applies from 1.7.98)
06 Potentially dangerous spaces COSWP 17.1.1
identified on board? (VS Circ.)
07 Vessel Particular Questionnaire SIRE 1.14
completed and available, copy lodged
with SIRE and/or CDI?
08 Visit by office superintendent in past 6 SIRE 5.1.2
months”
09 Company audit report available ISM 12.1, 9.1
including non-conformities and close-
out system?
091 Oil Major Audit Reports available SIRE 5.1.3
including non-conformities, summary ISM 12.1
of repeat deficiencies and close out
ISM 9.1
system?
10 ESP file complete and up to date? IMO A774(18)
11 Self assessments carried out as

required and records maintained?
(every 4 months)
12 Human Factor Manuals Available? Front Line Only
13 Where Human Factor topics Front Line Only

discussed during last visit of company
superintendent?
1.10 Security
01 Is a security watch mounted at all COSWP 11.1
ship-side/ramp accesses?
02 Security Warning signs posted at all COSWP 11.2
accesses?
03 Are persons boarding the vessel
challenged?
04 Did the watchman verify the visitor’s
identification?
05 Is a visitor’s/security logbook in use?
06 Is a “visitor’s pass" system operated?
07 Are random searches conducted?
08 Specialised Security Equipment COSWP 11.2

available/in use?
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09 Are visitor’s escorted into the
accommodation?
10 Additional security lighting COSWP 11.5.1
available/rigged? (360o)
11 Restricted access areas on board
identified, listed and notices posted?
12 Space secured against unauthorised
access?
13 Ships Security Plan in place? COSWP 11.4.3
14 Date Authorised?
15 Declaration of Security (DOS)

available for the Port?
16 Is the current level of security posted?
17 Security Fire Hose rigging plan

available?
18 Security emergency signals agreed
between vessel and port?
19 Date of last Internal Security Audit
conducted? ISM 10.2.4
20 Date of last security drill conducted? COSWP 11.5.1
21 Appropriate records maintained in a

file (Continuous Synopsis Record) ISM 10.2.4
plus deck logbook entries?
22 Ship search plan developed and in COSWP 11.3
use?
23 “Bomb Plan” (Evacuation Procedure)
available?
24 Procedures in place for verifying

integrity of cargo including containers
& CTU’s?
25 Procedures in place for the
verification of ships stores and spares
against manifest?
1.11 Section Comments
2 Bridge
Sct. Audit Question References Remarks
2.01 Radars
01 Two sets fitted and fully operational? SOLAS V 19.2.7
(Tankers - > 10000, others >15000 Nav Regs 17

GRT)
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Section 2 - Bridge
02 One set 3cm (9 Ghz) ? SOLAS V 19.2.3.2
03 ARPA fully operational?(if applicable) SOLAS V 19.2.8

33 CFR 164.38
04 Means of pro-active passage plan

monitoring available?
(Recommended - also include turns)
05 Type approval label on ARPA? 33 CFR 164.38
06 Gyro/Log inputs operational? 33 CFR 164.38

BPG 4.2.4.1
(Speed input to ARPA water stabilised
SOLAS V 19.2.3.5
only – GPS is not water stabilised)(If
GPS – post warning sign) SOLAS V 19.2.9.2
07 Information on Blind Sectors posted? BPG 4.2.1
08 Performance monitors fitted and IMO A477(3.11)

operational?
2.02 Echo Sounder

01 Operational and used in coastal SOLAS V 19.2.3
waters? (Inc trace recorder) 33 CFR 164.35
BPG 4.6
02 Trace marked with date and time BPG 3.2.4

when used? (Starting and stopping)
03 Remote readout available and

operational?
2.03 Speed Indicating Device

01 Doppler, Electro-magnetic type log or SOLAS V 19.2.3.4
GPS Provided?
SOLAS V 19.2.1.6
(Reqd on v/ls built after 1984)
02 Operational?
2.04 Instrumentation
01 Rudder angle, RPM and Rate of Turn 33 CFR 164.35
visible from conning position?
(Rate-of-Turn only reqd on v/l's
>100000GRT)
02 Displayed on bridge wings? (Suez

Canal)
03 GPS/Loran fitted and operational?
04 Course recorder fitted, used and time

set to GMT?
05 Quantity and Condition of binoculars?
06 Clearview screens/wipers
operational?
07 Gas detection alarms available?
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Section 2 - Bridge
09 Instructions for routine/emergency
control of ME posted in wheelhouse?
10 Instruments operational and labelling
in appropriate language?
11 DP equipment operational?
12 Event Recorder fitted? (to cover ME,

helm, prop pitch and thrusters)
13 AIS beacon fitted and operational? SOLAS V 19.2.4
Seaway Regulations
14 VDR fitted (Pax 01.01.04, RoRo Pax SOLAS V 20

First survey after 01.07.02)
15 Enclosed Bridge Sound Reception SOLAS V 19.2.1.8

Facility fitted? (required on vessels built
after 01.07.02 recommended on older
vessels)
2.05 Standard and Gyro Compasses

01 Standard Compass Last adjusted? SOLAS V 19.2.1.1
BPG 4.4.1
a) By Shore Technician
b) By Master (Annual Verification)
02 Gyro Compass Last serviced?
021 Repeaters aligned
03 Errors checked and logged each

watch? STCW AVIII/2 34.2
BPG 3.2.5, 4.4.3
04 Illumination adequate? SOLAS V 19.2.2.1
05 Means to take visual bearings SOLAS V 19.2.2.2

available?
(Repeaters, azimuth rings, also over
reasonable arc of horizon)
06 Condition of Standard Compass and

fittings?
2.06 Charts, Publications etc.

01 Full effective correction/update BPG 4.9.1
package including tracings provided?
02 Notices regularly received?
03 Date and number of last notice

received?
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04 Number of & date last chart update
received?
05 All charts, publications and Light Lists SOLAS V 27
etc., latest editions and corrected? BPG 4.9.1
ISM 11.1
(Including electronic charts)
051 Cancelled charts removed from

bridge?
06 Chart correction records available? ISM 10.2.4
07 Random check charts against

Cumulative Notice satisfactory?
08 T&P file kept?
09 Nav Warning file kept?
10 Sailing Directions Corrections file

kept?
11 Full set Publications as per Chart ISM 11.1
Index?
12 Charts / Publications Index
corrected? BPG 4.9.1
13 Is Electronic chart system fitted? (If

so – state type and approval under IMO
A817(19)
14 Is it operational?
15 Have officers received training in use STCW A I/14.2.1.1

of system?
ISM 6.3 – 6.5
2.07 Passage Planning

01 Practised to Company standard? BPG 2
ISM 7
02 Forms used and kept on file?
03 Planning Checklist used?
04 Route Assessment completed?
05 PI techniques practised? BPG 4.2.3.1
06 Frequency of position fixing and STCW AVIII/2 49

methods used during arrival and BPG 3.3.2
pilotage adequate?(6 min max /
continuous)
07 Pilot information card available? BPG 2.6.3
071 Communications with Pilot during Front Line Vessels

transit satisfactory (language?)
08 UKC form completed?
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2.08 Master's Standing Orders

01 Bridge Daily Order Book in use and BPG 1.3.1.1
signed?
02 Copy of Company Standing Orders
attached?
03 Master's personal Standing Orders BPG 1.3.1
attached?
04 Orders signed by Master and all Deck BPG 1.3.1
Officers?
05 Bridge resource management policy 33 CFR 157.415
and procedures in place? BPG 1.3
(USCG reqd on single hulled tankers

trading to US, BPG apply this to all ships)
06 Company navigation policy and STCW B VIII/2 3-1/4

procedures available on the bridge?
(Recommend)
2.9 Steering Gear

01 Is block diagram posted? SOLAS V 26.3.1
Steering Regs 6
02 Is steering gear changeover 33 CFR 164.35(k)

procedure posted and officers familiar SOLAS V 26.3.2
with operation?
03 Off Course alarm tested and SOLAS V 26.3.2
operational and officers familiar with IMO A342(9)
operation? BPG 4.3.3
031 Is Off-Course alarm magnetic type Exxon MSC 4.1

independent of Auto Pilot and power
fail alarm system (Obs Only)
04 Steering gear manual override alarm 33 CFR 157.440
fitted and operational?
Reqd on single hull tankers)
2.10 Manoeuvring Characteristics

01 Are these posted and BPG Annex A4
understandable?
IMO A601 (15)
02 In USCG or IMO format? 33 CFR 164.35

IMO A601(15)
03 Manoeuvring Booklet available? SOLAS II-I 28.3

(Recommended) IMO A601(15)
04 Class/Flag Letter of completion 33 CFR 157.445

available? (Single hull tankers)
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05 Officers familiar with turning circles
and stopping distances?
2.11 Sextants
01 Number?
02 Condition?
03 Records available for OOW

conducting celestial fixes?
2.12 Chronometers
01 Rate Book kept? ISM 10.2.4
02 Daily entries?
2.13 Muster Lists

01 On display? SOLAS III 8
2.14 Pyrotechnics
01 Enter expiry dates for bridge items SOLAS III 6.3, 18
Rocket Line (minimum 4 units) LSA Regs 27.3(3)g
Parachute Rockets (minimum 12) LSA Regs 27.2(3)(h)

(ii)
02 Expired pyrotechnics safely

disposed of and not retained on
board?
2.15 Man Overboard Lifebuoys

01 Correctly rigged and capable of quick SOLAS III 7.1.3
release?
02 Lifebuoys of adequate mass? LSA 2.1.1.4, 7
(at least 4kg)
03 Lanyard connecting buoy to signal 4m Manufacturers

long? instructions
04 Release gear free?
05 Note expiry dates for light/smoke

units.
Port
Starbd
2.16 Lifejackets
01 Sufficient number on bridge? (Min 3) SOLAS III 7.2.1.2
02 Location marked by IMO signs? SOLAS III 7 2.2
2.17 Fire Detection System
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01 Operational? SOLAS II-2 20.4
011 Areas Protected? SSRB Sect 1.5
02 Tested weekly?
03 Method of isolating loops fitted?
04 Instructions on the procedure for

isolating loops posted and
understood? (Recommended)
05 Records of testing available? ISM 10.2.4
SSRB Sect 3
2.18 Signalling Equipment

01 Aldis lamp/battery? (Inc spare bulbs) SOLAS V 19.2.2.2
Nav Regs 30
02 NUC, Deep Draft, Lightering shapes? Colregs
03 Nav and NUC lights and alarms Colregs

satisfactory?
04 Bell gong and whistle OK? Colregs
2.19 Deck Log

01 Boat/Fire drills held weekly? SOLAS III 30
(SOLAS requires every crew member

to participate in one boat and one fire
drill per month))
02 Bridge Movement Book (Bell book)

kept in ball-point? ISM 10.2.4
03 All sections of log completed and log

up to date?
04 Standard of entries? (Inc CFR entries)
07 Note Dates
Last Fire Drill? SOLAS III 19.3.2

Last Boat Drill? SOLAS III 19.3.2
Lifeboats last in water ? SOLAS III 19.3.3
Rescue Boats last in water ? SOLAS III 19.3.6
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Section 2 - Bridge
Last Spill Pollution Exercise? SIRE 6.3
2.20 Garbage Disposal

01 Garbage Disposal Log maintained MARPOL A V 9.3
and Satisfactory? (Now IMO format),) ISM 10.2.4
02 Method of Plastics Disposal?

(Shore/Incinerator)
03 If shore - receipts available?
04 If incinerator - Method of plastic ash

disposal?
05 Garbage disposal prohibition notices MARPOL A V 9.1
posted? 33 CFR 151
06 Waste management plan in effect? MARPOL A V 9.2
2.21 Contingency Planning

01 SOPEP Manual available for use on MARPOL AI 26
bridge?
02 Copies of ship's plans available?
03 Information file on towing equipment MSC 35(63)

available? (Recommended) SOLAS ll-1 3-4
04 Documentation correct including

contact list?
2.22 Fire Control Plan

01 Available on bridge? (Recommended) COSWP 5.2.2
02 IMO type symbols used? IMO A654(16)
2.23 Other
01 Rescue Signal Table displayed? SOLAS V 8
(SOLAS No. 1 poster)

02 2 means of communication with ER? SOLAS II-1 37, 50
03 I.G. Pressure indicator operational? SOLAS II-2 4.5.10.1
04 Permit to work file maintained ISM 7

containing copies of permits issued? COSWP 16
ISGOTT 2.8.1
TSG 3.5.4
05 Permits issued cover hot work,

enclosed spaces, electrical, overside
and work aloft?(Where applicable)
06 Records of daily soundings available? ISM 10.2.4
07 Nitrogen Pressure indicator

operational? (if applicable)
08 Alarm on bridge for high/low N Gas
pressure (recommended)
Rev 1/06 Page 19

Section 2 - Bridge
09 First Aid Kit available & well stocked?
10 Safe access within wheelhouse? COSWP 6.4.3
(No obstructions which may cause injury)
11 Condition of masts, stays and fittings?
12 Wheelhouse visibility? SOLAS V 22
(Applies to vessels built after 1.7.98 and

as far as practicable on existing ships)
13 Ships draught available on bridge? FOM 3.1.1
Rev 1/06 Page 20

Section 3 – Radio Equipment
3 Radio Equipment
Sect Audit Question References Remarks
3.01 GMDSS
01 Vessel complies with GMDSS
requirements?
02 Method of compliance on SOLAS IV 15.6/7
maintenance :-
(a) Shore based maint. contract
(b) Duplication of equipment
(c) On board maintenance
(V/ls operation in areas A1 & A2 may use
combination. V/ls operation in areas A3
& A4 must use combination of at least
two of the above methods)
3.02 Main Aerials

01 Grounded during cargo operations? ISGOTT 4.11.2
(GMDSS equipment - may need to be
TSG 3.5.3
switched off)
02 Warning notice on above displayed at

GMDSS/Radio Equipment?
3.03 Emergency Transmission Instructions

01 Are instructions for operation clearly OCIMF C/list 13
posted?
3.04 Communications Systems Fitted

01 Satcom? SOLAS IV 7.1.5
02 MF/HF Telex?
03 Fax?
04 Weatherfax? (Recommended)
05 2 VHF sets with USCG Ch 22A and 33 CFR 26.03
one set from emergency supply and Radio Regs 8(1)
DSC fitted?
051 Bridge VHF Set emergency battery 33 CFR 26.03
power supply operational? SOLAS IV 13.2
06 Navtex fitted? SOLAS IV 7.1.4
07 All equipment in good order? SOLAS lV 15
3.05 Walky Talkies

01 Min 3 for survival craft? SOLAS III 6.2.1.1
LSA Regs 27.2(3)(c)
02 Sets used for emergencies only?
03 Expiry date of batteries (If applicable)
04 Sets highly visible and watertight? IMO A809(19)
Rev 1/06 Page 21

05 Channel 16 fitted plus one other? IMO A762(18) 3.1
06 Number of other sets on board?
07 Sets intrinsically safe with approval 46 CFR 110.15

label/documentation showing US 46 CFR 111.80
cargo classifications or alternative
approval?
3.06 Radio Log

01 Routine entries regarding weekly ISM 10.2.4
testing of Walky talkies and lifeboat BPG 3.5.3
radio and inspection of EPIRBs, SOLAS IV 17
SART’s verified? ISM 10.2.1
02 Monthly tests of EPIRB and SARTs

carried out?(Recommended) GMDSS Log
03 Date last check of radio batteries

entered in log book?
04 Recorded battery densities sighted?
05 Charged daily ? SOLAS IV 13
3.07 Radio Notices

01 Radio Signals publications up to date
and corrected? ISM 11.1
3.08 Emergency Radio Batteries

01 Fully charged & SG checked weekly? SOLAS IV 13
02 Suitable hydrometer for battery type

available?
03 Goggles, gloves and apron in locker? COSWP 22.17.2
04 Eyewash bottle in locker? COSWP 22.17.4
05 'No Smoking' notice posted at locker? COSWP 22.16.2
06 Condition of battery locker inc Fire COSWP 22.16.3, 6, 8

Flaps, cabling and light fittings?
(Should only be one type of battery in
locker unless separated by screens)
07 Batteries fully discharged/charged SOLAS IV 13.6.2

annually?
3.09 Aerials Condition

01 Are aerials and insulators in good
condition?
02 Are aerials rigged out of reach and/or COSWP 22.12.8
safety screens fitted around aerials?
03 Satcom dome radiation zone marked? COSWP 22.12.2
(Usually 3 metre zone)
Rev 1/06 Page 22

3.10 EPIRBs
01 Float Free satellite unit? SOLAS IV 7.1.6
Radio Regs 13(1)(a)
02 Expiry Dates:
a) Battery
b) Hydrostatic Release
03 Condition of EPIRB and HRU?
04 Tested annually? (Note last date) SOLAS IV 15.9
3.11 SARTs
01 Minimum 1 each side of vessel? SOLAS III 6.2.2
MODU 10.13.2
(If fitted in survival craft must be 1 for
each survival craft except for'd liferaft.) LSA Regs 27.2(3)(j)
Gulf of St Lawrence
is beyond VHF caver
02 Condition of SART?
03 Note expiry dates for SARTs

batteries.
Rev 1/06 Page 23

Section 4 – Accommodation/Catering Spaces
4 Accommodation/Catering Spaces
4.01 Muster Lists

01 Content complies with SOLAS or SOLAS III 37
other relevant regulations? (Alarms,
Drill Regs 11
passenger mustering, maintenance, key
substitutes etc) (as applicable)
02 Sufficient number displayed? SOLAS III 8
Drill Regs 11
03 Emergency muster information

displayed for shore officials? (Clear
sign posted giving instructions and
emergency signals etc)
04 Designated communications person SOLAS IV 16

identified (May be in GMDSS log)
06 Emergency Instruction Card on
display in each crew cabin
4.02 Training Manuals

01 a) SOLAS SOLAS III 35
b) Fire Training Manual SOLAS II-2 15.2.3
02 Located in each messroom/recreation SOLAS III 35

room or in each cabin? LSA Regs 117
03 Comply with SOLAS SOLAS III 35

SOLAS II-2 15.2.3
LSA Regs 117
04 Contents ship specific? ISM 6.3-6.5
(Inc GMDSS equipment)
4.03 Internal Accommodation Fire Hoses

01 General condition, including gaskets SOLAS ll-2 14.2.1.2
and hose bindings?
02 Wheel key present? SOLAS II-2
10.2.3.1.1
03 Nozzles present and in good SOLAS ll-2 14.2.1.2

condition?
04 Nozzles jet/spray type? SOLAS II-2
10.2.3.3.4
(All v/l’s after 1986 strong preference on
older vessels)
4.04 Fire Extinguishers
Rev 1/06 Page 24

01 Locations and extinguishers SOLAS ll-2

numbered & marked with 13.3.2.5.1
photoluminescent signs or lighting ?
02 Date last checked on board? (By ship IMO A602(15)

staff)
03 Date pressure tested ashore? (4Y) IMO A602(15)

ISM 10.2.1
Class Rules
04 Instructions in appropriate language?
(English or crew language)
05 Ship’s PM tag attached?
06 Are extinguishers colour coded? COSWP 28.7.4
(On new ships must be red but 5% of

surface must be coded for medium,
some companies use coloured labels, on
existing ships extinguishers to be
changed to red as pressure tested)
4.05 Fire Control , Damage and & LSA Plans

01 On display? SOLAS II-2 20
MSC/Circ 451
02 Is drawing of fire main on display?
03 Plans legible and detail correct?
04 Are plans/changes class approved?
05 Fire plan symbols in IMO format? IMO A654(16)
4.06 Exits and Escape Routes

01 Clearly marked with luminous IMO COSWP 28.2.2
type signs/lights? SOLAS II-2 13.3.2.5.1
02 Direction arrows or arrow tape/lighting COSWP 28.2.2

used to mark routes? SOLAS II-2 13.3.2.5.
LSA Regs 27.4

IMO A.752(18)
4.07 Fire Doors

01 Manual or Magnetic release? SOLAS ll-2 9.4.1
02 All doors closed? SOLAS II-2 9.4.1
(not wedged or tied back)
03 Are doors free from home made SOLAS II-2

hooks? 9.4.1.1.4.4
Rev 1/06 Page 25

04 Are door closers operating correctly? SOLAS ll-2

9.4.1.1.4.1
4.08 Hospital/Medical Locker

01 Condition/appearance? ILO Art 14
02 Are scuppers clear and toilet/sink

water traps full?
03 Medical Log kept and up to date?
ISM 10.2.4
04 Stretchers suitable for enclosed Medical Scales

space rescue available?
MGN 1726
05 Oxygen equipment available? Medical scales
MGN 1726
06 Personnel trained in the use of the ISGOTT 11.8

equipment?
07 Cylinders full, spares? Medical scales
08 Pressure test date of cylinders (5Y) ?
09 Antidote kit available for noxious

cargoes.gases carried?
10 Resuscitator available on board? COSWP 4.8.9,
COSWP 29.2.13
(For access to dangerous spaces on dry
vessels) (Recommend only)
4.09 Galleys/Storerooms
01 Condition, cleanliness including
deckheads, bulkheads, tiling/flooring?
02 Work surfaces in galley clean and
tidy?
03 Scuppers clear?
04 Galley food storage satisfactory? COSWP 14.1.14

(including ready use fridges)
05 Colour coded chopping boards in

use? (wooden boards not acceptable)
06 Are all lights fitted with covers?
10 Stocked medical kit available? IMGS 1
11 “No Smoking” sign displayed and COSWP 14.1.2

policy enforced?
12 Galley equipment such as meat COSWP 14.7
slicers isolated when not in use and
instructions posted?
121 Galley knives stowed in a secure
place
Garbage
Rev 1/06 Page 26

13 Garbage segregation satisfactory?
14 Garbage receptacles not made of SOLAS II-2 18.5

combustible material?
15 Are garbage receptacles closed when
not in use?
Fire Equipment
16 Fire blanket available in galley ? COSWP 9.6.2
17 Portable Fire Extinguishers readily

available and unobstructed
18 Fixed FE system fitted to galley range SOLAS II-2 15.6
vent trunking? ( KL>7/86)
19 Are filters for extractors, air intakes COSWP 14.5.8, 9.6.1
and exhausts cleaned?
(External means of closure fitted)
191 Galley windows and external doors

closed?
Galley Personnel
20 Galley staff wearing appropriate clean COSWP 14.1.8,
protective clothing? 14.2.1
21 Proper Uniform and Hats being worn? COSWP 14.1.8
22 Cooks handling READY TO EAT food

wearing gloves? (Canteen service only)
23 No Smoking/Eating/Drinking
observed?
Hygiene
24 Hand-washing facility clean and
properly stocked?
26 Hand-washing facility equipped with
soap, single use towels and a
dispenser?
27 Does signage indicate to wash hands
often?
Cleaning Materials
28 Are cleaning and other toxic materials COSWP 14.1.18
clearly labelled and stored away from
food areas?
29 Are manufacturers instructions
available for use and complied with?
30 Chemical safety gear provided? COSWP 27.5.2
31 Segregation of chemicals adequate?

(Acids and Alkalis)
Refrigerators
32 Protective/warm clothing available?
Rev 1/06 Page 27
33 Refrigerator/Cool Room temperature

gauges operational and within limits
34 Refrigerator door seals in good order
35 Refrigerator alarm fitted and COSWP 14.9.1

operational?
36 Bulkheads and Deckheads clean?
37 Saw, Other Utensils clean? COSWP 14.1.10
38 All Food containers covered?
39 No Food stored on deck?
40 Proper separation for

Meats/Poultry/Fish?
41 Scupper clear?
Storerooms/Handling Areas
55 General Appearance?
56 No wooden pallets in use?
57 Is food stored in a clean, dry location

that is at least 15cm above the deck?
58 Ventilation satisfactory?
59 No offensive odour?
60 Is all food supplied from Company

approved suppliers?
61 Is the condition of the received food
checked by a responsible person?
Integrated Pest Management
89 Are the galley and stores free of
Infestation? (if No – state type)
4.10 Internal Accom Fire Dampers

01 Operation frequency?
02 Condition?
03 Clearly marked? SOLAS ll-2 9.4.1.1.8
4.11 Lifts (If fitted)

01 Signs displayed outside each lift SOLAS II-2 13.2.2
entrance warning against using lift
during emergency?
(in appropriate languages)
02 Certificate of test on display in lift? COSWP 20.12.2
Rev 1/06 Page 28

03 Date last tested? (Recommend 2Y or

D/D)
031 6 monthly onboard inspections of lift COSWP 20.12.2

equipment conducted with records
maintained?
04 Machinery guarded? COSWP 7.2.1
COSWP 20.5.2
05 Doors/interlocks operational?
06 Emergency lighting provided on lift SOLAS II-1 42.2.1.3

and operational?
4.12 Accommodation Openings

01 All ports and doors closed? ISGOTT 6.1.2
02 Closure satisfactory and all dogs

fitted and free?
03 Condition of door seals?
04 Sign displayed at doors “To be kept ISGOTT 6.1.2

closed during cargo operations”?
05 Accommodation free of jury rigged ISGOTT 2.5
radio aerials?
06 Air lock alarms operational (if fitted)
07 ER Hatch closed and secured? ISGOTT 6.1.2
4.13 Alleyway Access And Lighting

01 Lighting adequate?
02 Fittings in good condition? COSWP 13.4.4
03 Safe access within accommodation COSWP 13

spaces? (Condition of decks etc)
04 Electrical equipment switched off
when not in use?
4.14 Smoking Restrictions

01 Are Company and Port smoking
regulations being complied with? COSWP 8.2.2
02 Are these posted and understood?
(Recommended)
03 Designated smoking areas identified? ISGOTT 4.8.2
TSG 3.5
04 Doors and Ports in smoking areas ISGOTT 4.8.2

closed (recommend doors fitted with self
closing devices)
05 Only safety (self extinguishing) type

ashtrays in use? COSWP 12.7.6
Rev 1/06 Page 29

4.15 Muster Stations

01 Adequately marked / signposted? SOLAS III 25
LSA Regs 27.4
02 Details of muster / boat stations in SOLAS III 8.4

each cabin?
4.16 A/C System

01 Can intakes be sealed?
02 Do flaps close properly?
03 System set on re-circulation? ISGOTT 6.1.4
TSG 2.10
04 Has A/C unit casing cleaned internally Legionella Bacteria

with chlorine solution – (3 monthly
MGN 38 (M+F) 3.3
intervals)
05 Weekly inspections and cleaning of MGN (M+F) 3.2
intake filters using 50 ppm chlorine
solution
06 Are air handling condensate drain
pans inspected and cleaned on a
regular basis?
4.17 Emergency Stops

01 Locations of groups of switches?
02 Frequency of testing?
03 Clearly labelled?
4.19 Ventilation and Heating

01 Operational? COSWP 32.3.2
4.20 Sanitary Facilities

01 Operational?
02 Toilet water traps not dried out?
4.21 Lighting and Access
Rev 1/06 Page 30

4.27 Other
01 Are copies of Officers licences Lib. MR 10.293
displayed?
Class requirements
02 Company Safety & Environmental ISM 2.1, 2.2

Policy displayed? (also D & A Policy )
03 Copies of Statutory Certificates SOLAS I16
Available?
04 Notices displayed warning against ISGOTT 4.10.2
use of mobile phones, pagers,
TSG 3.5.2
cameras etc outside accommodation?
(At gangway & in accommodation)
01 Door to crew laundry area closed? Fire Hazard
02 Laundry equipment switched off when

not in use?
03 Clothes and other flammable material
clear of radiators?
04 Dryer filters cleaned regularly and COSWP 9.3.8
free of lint?
Fire Hazard
07 Condition of laundry space?
08 Non slip surface on deck?
Rev 1/06 Page 31

Section 5 – Life Saving Appliances
2 Life Saving Appliances

5.01 Lifeboats
01 Launch Instructions posted adjacent SOLAS III 9.2.2
and easily seen in emergency
IMO A760(18)
lighting?
LSA Regs 128(1)a
02 Lighting of launch area satisfactory? SOLAS III 11.4
03 Exterior free of cracks or damage?
04 External fittings in good condition?

(Including Bowsing Tackle if applicable)
05 Tricing pennants rigged correctly? SOLAS III 11.8
(If applicable)
06 Remote release wire free of

flammable materials?
Boats with On-Load/Free Fall release gear
07 Release gear set properly? Manufacturers
instructions
08 Clear instructions posted? LSA 4.4.7.6.2.2
09 Maintenance requirements known SOLAS III 20.11

and carried out correctly? (Inc records)
Lifeboat Interior
10 Engine tested weekly? ISM 10.2.1
11 Waterproof starting/operating LSA 4.4.6.12

instructions posted nearby?
12 Fuel tanks full? LSA 4.4.6.8
LSA Regs Sch V 86
13 Plugs clearly indicated inside boat? LSA 4.4.7.1
14 Reflective marking tape fitted? IMO A603(15)
15 Seat Markings? LSA4.4.2.3
16 Seat belt fittings in good condition? LSA 4.6.3.1
17 Cleanliness?
18 Water replaced regularly?
19 All equipment/small gear correct? LSA 4.4.8

ISM 10.2.1
20 Number & Call sign marked on LSA 4.4.9.3

canopy?
21 Embarkation ladders condition? LSA 6.1.6
22 Lifeboat engines operational? ISM 8
23 Mountings for SARTs in lifeboats 1m IMO A697(17)

above water level?
Rev 1/06 Page 32
Expiry Dates
24 Medical kits LSA 4.4.8
25 Food packs LSA 4.4.8
26 Water packs LSA 4.4.8
27 Hand Flares LSA 4.4.8
28 Parachute Rockets LSA 4.4.8
29 Smoke Floats LSA 4.4.8
5.02 Lifeboat Air Bottles (If fitted)

01 Operating instructions posted?
02 Lifeboat air bottles full and in good LSA 4.8

condition?
03 Pressure test date?
04 Air pipework in good condition with no

leaks?
05 Filling hose (high pressure) available?
06 Air pressure gauges in good

condition?
5.03 Lifeboat Fire Protection (if fitted)

01 Operating instructions posted? SOLAS III 31.1.7
02 Water sprays last tested? COSWP 10.4.8

ISM 8
03 Spray nozzles in good condition?
04 Condition of spray system pipework?
05 System flushed with FW after tests? LSA 4.9.2.3
5.04 Liferafts
Inflatable or rigid?
01 Location, capacities and condition? SOLAS III 21.1
(vessel must have sufficient capacity

each side for all persons or rafts must be
transferable, also rafts must not be
obstructed by overhead structure).
02 Launch instructions posted adjacent? SOLAS III 9.2.2
(easily visible under emergency lighting) IMO A760 (18)
03 H.R.U. service dates?
04 Rigged correctly?
05 Apparent condition of weak link and

H.R.U.?
Rev 1/06 Page 33

07 Boarding line or ladder available for SOLAS III 11.7

all rafts (or other approved means)
08 Lifejackets available for capacity of
fwd raft? (Recommended)
09 Ships name and POR attached to LSA 4.2.7.2
liferaft (Not on casing, watertight
containers or tags)
5.05 Rescue Boat

01 Condition? SOLAS lll 21.2
02 Equipment correct? LSA 5.1.2.2/Sch II 2
03 Sufficient immersion suits for SOLAS III 7.3

designated complement?
(Recommend 4 as minimum
complement)
05 Rescue boat fuel stowed outwith

accommodation?(if applicable)
5.06 Davits
01 Davits for Lifeboats, Liferafts (if fitted) SOLAS III 20.11.1
and Rescue Boat free and well
LSA Regs P II 4
maintained?
02 Note date falls due reversal? SOLAS III 20.4.1
03 Note date falls due renewal? SOLAS III 20.4.1
(If not reversed falls must be inspected

periodically and renewed at 4 years max
(SOLAS III 20.4.1))
04 Dates stencilled on/near davits?

(Recommended)
05 Davit trips free and in good condition? LSA 6.1.2.7
06 Condition of wires?
07 Lifeboat lowered to water level?
08 Crew proficient in launching

procedures?
(Also question crew on emergency
duties)
Boats fitted with On-Load Release Gear

09 Davits equipped with hanging-off SOLAS III 16.2
points and suitable pennants
available?
(Required for some systems)
5.07 Lifebuoys
Total number?
Rev 1/06 Page 34

01 Sufficient? SOLAS III 22.1
(8 or as per SOLAS III 32 or 22 if built

after 1.7.86)
02 Locations as per Class Record? SOLAS III 7.1
03 Required attachments correct? LSA 2.1
04 Reflective tape? LSA Regs Sch IV (4)
05 Markings correct? SOLAS III 7.1.4
06 Condition of roping and lights? LSA 2.1
5.08 Lifejackets
01 Condition?
02 Fitted with required attachments? LSA 2.2
IMO A658 (16)
03 Light batteries in date? LSA 2.2.3
Lights of white colour reqd from 1.7.98 or

when due replacement but before 1.7.01)
04 Children's sizes?
05 Donning instructions displayed in SOLAS III 8.4.3

accommodation alleyways?
06 Locations marked with IMO signs? SOLAS III 7.2.2,
20.10
061 Location of life jacket stowage?
07 If any inflatable lifejackets on board SOLAS III 20.8

are they serviced annually?
5.09 Immersion Suits

01 Sufficient number? SOLAS III 22.4
(At least three per lifeboat, unless fully or

partially enclosed boat. One for each
person assigned to crew Rescue Boat,
even if fully enclosed but the three per
lifeboat can be counted for this if carried,
SOLAS III 7.3
One for each person assigned to Marine
Evacuation System Party).
02 SOLAS/USCG approved? IMO A658(16)
03 Locations?
04 Condition?
05 Suit zippers adequately lubricated?
(Recommended)
06 Last serviced?
07 Service interval? (Makers instructions)
5.10 Thermal Protective Aids

Rev 1/06 Page 35
01 Sufficient number? SOLAS III 22.4
(Ships with open boats :
One for each person on board without an

immersion suit, plus in each boat,
sufficient for 10% or 2. In each liferaft
sufficient for 10% or 2 minimum.
Ships with totally enclosed boats :
In each boat sufficient for 10% or 2. In

each liferaft sufficient for 10% or 2
minimum.)
02 SOLAS/USCG approved? IMO A658(16)
03 Location?
04 Condition?
5.11 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices

Locations?
01 Sufficient sets available? Flag/class
requirements
02 Eye protection provided?
03 Date last ship inspection? ISM 10.2.1

SOLAS II-2 14.2.2.3.9
04 Type of set provided?
05 Cylinders last pressure tested (5Y) ?
06 Locations marked with IMO type

signs?
Rev 1/06 Page 36

Section 6 – Firefighting and Emergency (Deck)
6 Firefighting and Emergency (Deck)

6.01 Emergency Equipment Stations

Location of station(s)?
Station 1
Station 2
Station 3
Station 4
01 Equipment listed/present as stated?
02 Condition of space.
021 Emergency lighting provided and SOLAS II-1 42.2.1.6
operational? (Applies to v/ls built after
1.2.92)
03 Number of complete firemans outfits SOLAS II-2 10.10.2
(B/A set, gloves, helmet, lamp, boots,

suit, lifeline, axe)? ( Pass - 2 Sets +
2/80m + 2/vertical zone + 2 sets clothing,
04 Condition BA sets and outfits? GOOD

05 BA sets of positive pressure type? YES
(Recommended)
06 Locations widely separated? SOLAS II-2 10.3
(Should be stowed in pairs)
07 Air bottles fully charged?
08 Anti-sparking covers available for BA Fire Regs V(6)

set bottles? (Recommended)
09 Sufficient spare bottles on board? SOLAS II-2 10.10.2.5
(1 spare bottles per set, 2 on pass over

36 persons)
10 Air bottles last pressure tested

ISM 10.2.1
(5 yearly)?
11 Spare face masks on board?
(Recommend 2 for 4+ sets, 1 for 2 sets)
12 Safety lamp batteries discharged and

recharged on a monthly basis
6.03 Chemical Outfits (Inc. BA Sets)

01 Number of additional CABA sets? SOLAS II-2 19.3.6.2
02 Number of chemical suits? SOLAS II-2 19.3.6.1
03 Condition?
04 Locations?
6.04 Fixed Gas Flooding Systems

Rev 1/06 Page 37
Type? SOLAS II-2 10.4
01 Areas Protected?
02 Date of last cylinder pressure test?
03 Auto fan trips last tested?
05 CO2 Room fan operational and switch SOLAS ll-2 10.4.3

position clearly marked?
06 Pipework last blown through
6.05 Fixed DP System

01 Areas Protected?
02 Capacities?
03 Last test of system? ISM 10.2.1
04 Last loosening of powder?
05 Hoses and nozzles in good condition?
06 Capacity stencilled on tank?

(recommended)
07 Date of last test stencilled on tank?

(recommended)
08 Nitogen bottles full?
09 Clear instructions posted, valves

marked (recommended)
10 Condition of DP system pipework?
11 Pipework last blown through?
6.06 Fixed Foam Systems

01 Areas protected? SOLAS II-2 10.4
02 Capacity and type? (Alco

Res./Prot./Syn.)
03 Last test of system(ie activity test)?
05 Foam type and capacity stencilled on

tank?
06 Date of last foam analysis stencilled
on tank?
07 Clear instructions posted, valves
marked?
6.07 Fixed Water Spray System
02 Are test records available? ISM 10.2.4
Rev 1/06 Page 38

04 Can other water pumps supply

system?
6.08 Other Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems

01 Types? (water mist, dry powder etc.)
02 Spaces served?
03 Gas propellant cylinders pressure test ISM 10.2.1

date?
6.09 Breathing Apparatus Compressor

01 Fitted and operational? (Recommend) 46 CFR 154.1415
02 Connected to emergency power

supply?
03 Running hours log maintained? ISM 10.2.4
04 Date filter last changed?
05 Spare filter cartridge on board?
06 Outside air supply to compressor?
07 Relief valve set correctly at bottle

working pressure? (Max 10% above
working pressures)
6.10 Other Breathing Equipment

01 Bellows type sets?
02 Airline breathing sets?
6.11 Fire Hoses/Boxes

01 Condition of hoses, seals, nozzles,
bindings etc.?
02 Nozzles jet/spray type? SOLAS II-2
10.2.3.3.4
03 Pressure tested annually?
04 Records of testing maintained? ISM 10.2.4
05 Condition of box?
06 Unobstructed?
07 Tools available with each hose? SOLAS II-2 10.2.3.1.1
6.12 Fire Line and Hydrants

01 Are hydrants capped and
unobstructed?
Rev 1/06 Page 39

02 Are caps easy to remove?
03 Pipework and hydrants free of leaks?
04 Are isolating valves clearly marked SOLAS II-2

and free? 10.2.1.4.1
05 Are caps drilled and holes clear?
6.13 Foam Hose Stations

01 Locations and type? SOLAS II-2 10.4
02 Condition?
03 Hoses pressure tested annually? ISM 10.2.1
04 Portable foam containers in good

condition?
6.14 Foam Monitors

01 Condition? SOLAS II-2 10.8
02 Valves free?
03 Wheel key available at each monitor?
04 Monitors directed/locked towards ISGOTT 4.4.1

manifolds used?
6.15 Foam Line and Hydrants

01 Distinguishable and separate from fire SOLAS II-2 10.8
line and hydrants?
02 Condition?
03 Are isolating valves clearly marked SOLAS II-2 10.2.1.4.1

and free?
6.16 International Shore Connection

01 Number and location? SOLAS II-2 10.2.1.7
02 Is location(s) clearly marked at

gangway access?
03 Are required fittings present? SOLAS II-2 10.2.1.7
FSS Code
04 Are ships staff aware of location of

ship/store connection?
6.17 Fire Control Plans

01 External plan containers each side or SOLAS II-2 15.2.4.2
one portable container?
02 Is container(s) easily opened?
03 Are contents in good condition?
Rev 1/06 Page 40

04 Is copy of current crew/passenger list SOLAS II-2 15.2.4.2

and cargo plan in container(s)?
6.18 Fire Flaps and Dampers

01 Free? SOLAS II-2 14.2.1.1
02 Frequency of Operation? ISM 10.2.1
SOLAS II-2 14.2.2.3.5
03 Are open/shut positions clearly SOLAS II-2 9.4.1.1.8

marked?
04 Are flaps numbered and labelled for SOLAS II-2 15.2.4.1
inclusion in "Close-Down" plan?
05 Seals in good condition?
06 Funnel flaps in good condition and SOLAS ll-2 10.4.2

tested?
6.19 Spare Charges for all Extinguishers

01 100% minimum? (COSWP states that SOLAS II-2 10.3.3.1
there should be sufficient spares on COSWP 10.3.6
board for demo purposes)
Fire Regs Sch IV 13
02 1 spare extinguisher for each CO2 on SOLAS II-2 10.3.3.2

board?(Up to 10 spares)
6.20 Other
01 Helicopter facilities provided?
Rev 1/06 Page 41

Section 7 –Deck
7 Deck
7.01 Anchoring Equipment

01 Anchor chains, pins and swivels in
acceptable condition?
02 Windlass in good condition and
brakes in good order?
03 Windlass gear covers fitted and in
good condition?
04 Bitter end release arrangements Class rules
accessible and apparently free?
05 Sledge hammer for use in release
available?
07 Suitable covers available for Spurling
pipes and used?
7.02 Mooring Equipment

01 Winch brakes in good order?
02 Winch brakes set to 60% MBL of

wires?
(Reqd on tankers, recommend on others)
03 Winch test data available and marked MEG 7.9.3

on reels?(Recommend marked on reels)
04 Moorings wound on storage drums MEG 7.9.3
correctly?
05 Direction of reeling marked on MEG 7.9.3

drums?
(Recommended))
06 Mooring arrangement adequate and

sufficient numbers of moorings
available?
07 Moorings and mooring equipment in COSWP 25.3.5
good condition? (Wires end-for-ended MEG App B 2
each drydock, reqd on tankers –
recommended on others)
071 Mooring bitts marked with correct SIRE 10.2

SWL?
08 Are moorings of adequate size for MEG 3.2.1
vessel? (Note mooring retention number
= number x BS)
09 Rope tails & Mandal shackles used, COSWP 25.3.5

or available for use, with mooring MEG 6.2.7
wires?
10 Rope Tails correct length and size? MEG 6.2.7
(11m/+25% MBL)
Rev 1/06 Page 42

Section 7 –Deck
11 Are moorings on same lead of same MEG 1.5

material?(wires or ropes) COSWP 25.3.11
12 Are moorings turned-up properly on MEG 8.2

bitts?
13 Appropriate stoppers used? MEG 8.8
COSWP 25.3.12
(Not single tailed)
14 Are fire wires properly rigged fore and ISGOTT 3.7.2

aft? (Also port requirement)
15 Are turns on bitts lashed?
16 Fire Wires correct size? MEG 3.11

(<100kDWT: 28mm/45M, 100 -
300kDWT: 38mm/60M)
17 V/l equipped for SPM operations? SPM 6.4
MEG 3.3
18 Fairleads and rollers free? COSWP 25.3.4
19 Towing strong points and fittings on IMO MSC 35(63)
board? (v/ls >20000DWT) SOLAS II-1 3-4
20 Mooring decks painted with non-slip COSWP 25.3.3
coatings?
21 Sufficient rat guards available/used?
22 Plugs fitted to spill containment

around winches?
23 Fairleads closed type? SIRE 14.1.3
24 Mooring equipment surveys carried SEM 4.5.2

out prior to arrival/sailing and log 33 CFR 157.435
entries made
7.03 External Watertight Doors
01 Seals in good condition?
02 Dogs in place and free?
03 Closure satisfactory?
04 Condition? ISGOTT 6.1.2
05 Doors clearly marked for spaces

served? (Recommended)
7.04 Main Deck Openings W/T Integrity

01 Condition of seals/closures on
manholes?
02 Condition of seals/closures on access COSWP 26.5.1
hatches?
7.05 Pilot Ladders

01 Condition? (Note number also)
03 Properly constructed? IMO A667(16)
Rev 1/06 Page 43

Section 7 –Deck
04 Manropes? SOLAS V 23.7.1.1
05 Pilot ladders free of tripping ropes?
06 Overside lighting adequate for safe COSWP 18.3.3

access?
SOLAS V 23.8
IMO A667(16)
07 Lifebuoy with light, harness/line and COSWP 6.3.4

heaving line available?
SOLAS V 23.7.1
IMO A667(16)
7.06 Gangways & Accommodation Ladders

01 Accommodation ladders facing IMO A667(16) 3.1
direction?
02 Lifebuoy with light available + line and COSWP 6.1.7
quoit?
03 Is safe access provided? COSWP 6.4.3
(2 means recommended)
04 Number and condition of gangways COSWP A18.1, 2

and accommodation ladders?
05 Net in good condition and properly COSWP 18.5.1
rigged?
06 No Visitors/No Smoking notice
displayed? (Recommended )
07 Warning notices displayed? TSG 2.6.2
08 Visitor muster info displayed?
(Recommended - giving instructions and

alarm signals)
7.07 Condition of Deck

01 Visual condition of deck area?
02 Apparent condition of steam/hydraulic

lines?
03 Decks free of oil/oily material?
(pollution risk)
04 Deck housekeeping satisfactory?
(incl. accommodation decks)
05 Is safe access provided? COSWP 6.4.3
06 Are platforms and walkways clear and COSWP 6.4.3

in good condition?
07 Are trunks and access hatches
unobstructed?
Rev 1/06 Page 44

Section 7 –Deck
08 Deck Lights and light fittings in good

condition?
09 Illumination adequate? COSWP 6.4.4
10 Railings around decks and platforms

in good condition?
12 Safe Access provided to bow area? SOLAS II-1 3.3
7.08 Flame Screens

01 Fitted to ballast tank vents?
02 Fitted to fuel tank vents? Class Rules
03 Condition?
04 Mesh size correct? (30 x 30) 46 CFR 30.10
7.09 Sounding Pipes and Vents

01 Condition? Loadline 19, 20
02 Sounding pipes capped? Loadline 19, 20
03 Are air vents in good condition?
04 Savealls in satisfactory condition and

fitted with proper mechanical plugs?
05 Saveall capacity marked in BBLS or
M3?
(Recommended)
7.10 Paint Lockers & Flammable Liquid Lockers

01 Is fire extinguishing arrangement SOLAS II-2 10.6.3
provided?
02 Type or medium used?
03 Instructions posted and valves

labelled?
031 System operable from outwith space? SOLAS ll-2 10.6.3
04 Light fittings secure? SOLAS II-1 45.10
05 Condition of space?
7.11 Safety Clothing

01 Adequate stocks on board? COSWP 4
02 In use?
03 Condition?
7.12 Stores Cranes Etc.

01 Cranes well maintained and in good
condition?
02 Condition of trips? COSWP 21.2.4
Rev 1/06 Page 45

Section 7 –Deck
03 Note date trips/limit switches last ISM 10.2.1

tested?
04 SWL clearly marked? COSWP 7.7.1
05 Hook/block painted highly visible

colour?
06 Operators qualified? ISM 6.3 - 6.5
7.13 Oxy/Acetylene Bottles

01 Oxygen/acetylene stowage separate COSWP 23.8.3
and outside E.R.?
OCIMF C/list Sect 4
(Non-tankers - recommended )
02 Is fixed piping installed from gas

bottles to welding position?
(Recommended)
03 Notice posted "Bottles v/v's to be

closed after use"?
04 Are flame arrestors fitted to cylinders,
regulators and pressure gauges in
good condition?
05 Oxy/Acetylene cylinders disconnected USCG requirement
from fixed piping during cargo
operations?
7.14 Pump Rooms, Voids, Duct Keels or Tunnel Spaces (As appl.)
01 Bilge alarm fitted?
02 Are alarms operational?
03 Frequency of testing? ISM 10.2.1
04 Condition of space?
05 Ventilation fans operational?
06 Restricted access signs posted at

access hatches?
08 ELSA sets full and within pressure
test dates?
09 Personnel provided with dust
protection equipment?
10 Lighting in good condition?
11 Procedures in place for entry?
12 Sounded daily and inspected weekly?
7.15 Other Comments

01 Draft, loadline, bow thruster and Loadline 4.5.6
bulbous bow marks clearly and
properly marked
02 All openings and hatchways suitably COSWP 6.4.7
guarded?
Rev 1/06 Page 46

Section 7 –Deck
03 ER sludge/bilge standard discharge MARPOL AI 19

connection and fittings available?
05 Deck free of unauthorised electrical ISGOTT 2.4.4
equipment?
TSG 3.5.2
06 Deck lighting adequate? 33 CFR 155.790

COSWP 6.4.4
07 Deck workshop equipment guarded COSWP 20.5.1

and goggles available? (Equipment
should be isolated in tanker mode)
Rev 1/06 Page 47

Section 8 – Cargo Deck
8 Cargo Deck
8.01 Cargo Spaces Venting System

01 Type of vent system?
02 Operational and in good condition?
03 Flame screens condition (30 x 30 46 CFR 30.10-25

mesh)? IGC 17.15
BCH 2.13.3
04 P.V. valves tight and in good ISGOTT 6.2.3

condition?
05 Operating pressures marked?
06 Sensors available for measuring CO

levels in cargo spaces?
(Not greater than 50ppm)
10 Maintenance records available? ISM 10.2.4
11 Full flow relief provided on tank/hold SOLAS II-2 12.6

or pressure sensor monitoring system SOLAS II-2 16.
include alarm provided?
8.08 Deck and Cargo Deck Lighting

01 Adequate? COSWP 6.4.4
33 CFR 155.790
02 Lights and fittings in good condition?
8.09 Cargo Handling Equipment

Number and type?
01 SWL clearly marked? COSWP 7.7.1
02 Lifting hook and block painted highly

visible colour?
03 Condition of wires and fittings? COSWP 7.5.5
04 Limit switches on cranes operational? COSWP 21.2.4
041 Date limit switches last tested? ISM 10.2.1
05 Override key not left in crane cab?
051 Crane cab equipment in good working

condition
052 Safe access provided to crane? COSWP 6.4.3
053 Operating instructions in place?
06 Fork lifts issued with certificates?

(Heavy lift vessels)
Rev 1/06 Page 48

07 Personnel operating fork lift trucks COSWP 13.7.2
competent?
(Heavy lift vessels)
08 Lights, brakes, warning devices
operational? (Heavy lift vessels)
09 General appearance of equipment? COSWP 13.7.3
10 Personnel transfer basket

available/used
11 Condition of transfer basket?
12 Flotation/work vests available/used?
13 Lifting hook fitted with spring safety

tongue and strop?
8.20 Closed Operating Conditions
02 Vapour lock fitting for MMC type

ullage tapes?
04 Sounding pipe fitted to vapour locks?

(BP Ship Vett.)
05 Closed sampling device available?
06 Sufficient number of portable

electronic tapes on board and
condition?
(minimum 3 reqd, also annual
calibration)
(If not fixed system v/l should have
enough for each tank capable of
being worked + two spares - BP Ship
Vetting)
07 Ullage system operational? IGC 13.2
08 Local readouts operational?
11 Date systems last calibrated?
8.21 Inert Gas System (If Fitted)

01 Are tank isolation valve open/close SOLAS II-2 16.3
positions marked and lockable?
02 Deck seal level checked and correct? TM 13.6
(Note type as dry type is unacceptable to OBO15.6
Exxon)
03 PV breaker level checked and TM 13.5
correct?
(P/V pressures to be marked and also
type and concentration/mix of liquid)
04 Are gauge glasses clear?
05 Is non-return valve free and regularly SOLAS II-2 16.3

checked? TM 13.6
06 IG shore connection clearly marked SOLAS II-2 16.3
and fitted with valve? ISGOTT 10.9
Rev 1/06 Page 49

08 Are spool pieces clearly marked? TM 3.11
10 Pipework condition?
11 IG valves in good condition? TM 9.4.4
8.22 Vapour Emission Control System

01 Is vessel equipped to industry 46 CFR 39
standards? 33 CFR 155
02 Is the system USCG approved? TM 4.32
03 Is the system operational, incl. TM4.32

indicators/alarms?
04 Ships Personnel received appropriate TM 4.32
training and fully familiar in the 33 CFR 155
operation of vessels system?
8.23 Cargo Tank Holds/Hatches

01 Condition of securing arrangements?
02 Hatch seals tight and in good

condition?
03 Are hold lighting boxes closed and
isolated (OBO’s)
04 Spare sealing material on board?
8.27 Drains and Scuppers

01 Are drains and scuppers effectively 33 CFR 155.310
plugged with mechanical plugs? ISGOTT 6.9.3
TM 3.28
OBOM 3.28
02 Are air driven pumps (2) available to 33 CFR 155.310
remove oil from drip trays and from TM 6.3
within coamings? (earthing straps OBOM 6.3
should be fitted)
03 Are fittings available for pumping any 33 CFR 155.310
spill into a tank(s) under closed
operation?
04 Are deckedge fishplates of adequate SOLAS II-2 4.5.1.6
height? (SOLAS requires 30cm
transverse on all tankers built after
1.7.01, recommend on older vessels if
less)
(<100kDWT: 10cm-25cm, >100kDWT:
25cm-40cm (Exxon))
8.28 Cargo Valves and Pipelines
Rev 1/06 Page 50

01 Visual condition of TM 4.29.2
cargo/bunker/COW/hyd/ lines etc
satisfactory?
02 COW line hydrants blanked? COW 4.1.4
03 Pipework apparently free of

leakage/soft patches?
04 All valves tight? (Evidence of valve test TM 4.29
program, including records) OBOM 4.24.1
Exxon MSR 6.4
07 Cargo pumps, valves and pipelines 46 CFR 153.294

marked? BCH 2.23
10 Electrical bonding in good condition? IGC 5.2.1.4

TM 3.31.3
12 Condition of COW/tank cleaning

machines and hoses?
13 Interconnects between OCIMF SIRE 8.16
cargo/bunker/ballast lines – spools
removed or blanked?
14 Vessel fitted with stern loading
arrangement? Note type of monitoring
system fitted and operational)
8.29 Drip Tray/Manifolds

01 Are Manifolds constructed to OCIMF
standards?
02 Is drip tray clean? TM 3.27
03 Are drainage valves and piping in

good condition?
04 Are all unused manifolds kept ISGOTT 6.9.5
blanked, one bolt per hole, when not TM 4.16
in use? OBOM 4.15
OJM 5.1.10
05 Are manifolds colour coded and
marked on hose rail or ship's side?
(recommended)
06 Manifold gauges in satisfactory TM 13.13
condition and fitted outboard of OBOM 15.13
manifold valves on all (including
unused) manilfolds?
07 Are COW line pressure gauges COW III 10
operational?
08 Are lines marked up with last test 33 CFR 156.170
pressure and date? TM 4.29.2
OBOM 4.24.3
09 Are clean up materials kept ready TM 3.25 23

near manifold? OBOM 3.25
Rev 1/06 Page 51

10 Is fire fighting equipment ready for use ISGOTT 4.4.1
near manifold? TSG 3.7.1
TM 3.30.2
OBOM 3.33.2
11 Are cargo derricks/cranes of sufficient STME 11.1
SWL for requirements of OCIMF? SLPGM 12.2.1
(LPG V/ls < 6000 m3 =3 MT; 6000 -
15000m3 = 4 MT; 15000 - 50000m3 =
5MT; > 50000m3 = 5MT)
12 Key personnel assigned to operate
cargo hose lifting equipment?
13 Are spill containers fitted or available ISGOTT 6.9.4
for stern discharge line? 33 CFR 155.310
14 Is stern discharge line isolated
forward of accommodation?
15 Emergency lightering reducers 33 CFR 157.410
available, clearly marked and in
protected location?
(Single hulled vessels)
8.30 Oil Spill Clean-up Materials

01 Are cleaning materials available as 33 CFR 155.360
required?
02 Equipment clearly identified?
03 Is location clearly marked?
8.31 Other
01 Where are the cargo samples
stowed?
02 Cargo heating system in apparent god
condition? (Note date heating coils last
tested (6 monthly))
03 Date cargo heater last pressure

tested?
05 Are shower/eyebaths fitted,
operational and clearly marked?
06 Are shower/eyebath operating valves
fitted with stay-open flag type
handles?
07 Flexible cargo hoses in good
condition, blanked and test certificates
available?
8.32 Pumprooms
01 Entry restriction signs posted? ISGOTT 2.17.4
TM 3.17.3
SEM 4.6.11
02 Signs visible whether doors open or
closed?
Rev 1/06 Page 52

03 Full body rescue harness and Line ISGOTT 11.4.2
permanently rigged in each SEM 4.6.11
pumproom?
04 Lighting effective, interlocked with ISGOTT 2.17.5
fans and fittings in good condition?
05 Fans operational and ventilation SOLAS II-2 4.5.10.1
rigged correctly?
06 Are emergency flaps closed? TM 3.17.1
(Signs posted at control positions) OBOM 3.19.1
07 Fans run continuously? ISGOTT 6.3.1
TM 3.17.1
08 Safety equipment in place and in good
order?
09 Entry procedures followed? COSWP 6.5.1
ISM 7
SEM 4.6.11
10 Tank cleaning heater isolated from TM 11.9
COW line?
11 Pipeline diagram displayed in bottom
of pump-room?
12 Bilges clean and dry? ISGOTT 2.17.2
13 Bilge alarm fitted and operational? TM 13.8

(Tested weekly +prior cargo ops) OBOM 15.8
(BP ShipVett)
131 Gas alarm fitted and operational? OCIMF P/Room Safety
(sensors for system fitted throughout
pump-room)(Recommend)
14 Method of evacuating bilges?
(BP ShipVett)
15 Operable from outside pump-room? BCH 2.8.6
16 Instrumentation in good condition?
17 Are pump pressure gauges provided BCH 2.8.7

outside pump-room?
18 Pipelines free of soft patches/cement
boxes?
19 Removable bends and spool pieces ISGOTT 8.9
clearly marked and labelled? TM 3.11
OBOM 3.13
20 ELSA set located in pumproom ISGOTT 2.17.8
bottom? SEM 4.6.11
21 Bottle full and unit operational?
22 General alarm repeater fitted? (Must ISGOTT 2.17.4

not double as other alarm) Alarm Code 4.2
23 System fitted for monitoring integrity TM 3.25
of space between sea valves? (Exxon) OBOM 3.27
(Test records retained)
24 Mud boxes and filters properly TM 13.9
sealed?
241 Date of last inspection/clean of cargo TM 13.9
pump suction strainers
25 Valve glands and drain cocks secure?
26 Bolts and other fixings on pumps

secure?
Rev 1/06 Page 53
27 All pump and fan shafts properly
guarded?
28 Bulkhead penetrations in good ISGOTT 2.17.2
condition?
29 Escape routes clearly marked? SEM 4.3.7
(recommended)
30 Safe access provided? COSWP 6.4.3
8.37 Automatic Draft Gauges

01 Operational?
02 Location?
03 Number of measuring units?
04 Last Calibrated/Compared? (Ref M

1366)
8.38 Ballast Handling

01 Ballast tank vents in good condition?
02 Date last overhauled?
03 All pumps operational?
031 Date of last inspection/cleaning of

ballast pump strainers?
04 Procedures in place for changing IMO A774(18)
ballast at sea and records ISM 7
maintained?
05 Ballast Management Plan in place? IMO A868(20)
33 CFR 151.2035, 2040,
2045
8.39 Void and Ballast Spaces

01 Routine established for monitoring ISGOTT 8.2
atmosphere of ballast tank, void and TM 3.19
double hull spaces?
02 Records of monitoring maintained? ISM 10.2.4
8.40 Cargo Pump Controls Alarms/Trips

01 Operational?
02 Location of trips?
03 Positions well marked? TM 10.5
04 Alarms and trips regularly tested and ISGOTT 6.4

logged? TM 4.14
33 CFR 155.780
ISM 10.2.1, 4
05 Cargo pumps equipped with bearing
and casing high temperature
alarms/trips?
06 Crew aware of p/p bearing and casing
high temp alarm settings?
07 Date last tests carried out? ISM 10.2.1
Rev 1/06 Page 54

8.41 Cargo Transfer Procedures

01 Permanently posted? 33 CFR 155.740
(Reqd on all trades, not just USA) TM 4.7.3
02 Contents adequate? 33 CFR 155.750
(VEC description included) TM 4.31
ISM 11.1
03 Pipeline Diagram posted?
04 MSDS for Cargo’s carried and 33 CFR 154.310

posted?
8.42 Cargo Stability/Stress Finder

01 Fully operational?
02 Instruction manual on board? ISM 11.1
(Including test conditions, tests run 3

monthly)
03 Certificate of approval available?
04 2 Hourly records of stresses kept ISM 10.2.4

during cargo/ballast operations?
05 Stability calculations (Pre-arrival,
sailing, and worst possible voyage
conditions) sighted and satisfactory?
06 Damage stability assessed prior to IMO A749(18)

departure?
07 Are records of load/discharge
stresses kept?
08 Damage control plan available on SOLAS II-1 23
bridge? ISM 11.1
8.43 Cargo Planning/Records

01 Has plan been prepared? BLU 4.2
COSWP 29.1.3
ISM 7
02 Is cargo order book in use?
03 Are records of load/discharge rates ISM 10.2.4

logged adequately including manifold
pressures?
04 Are Chief Officers Standing Orders
available and signed by watch
officers?
05 Ship/Shore Check List completed? BLU App 3
Rev 1/06 Page 55

06 Is information available and posted on TM 10.8.3
pump capacities?
07 Is information available and posted on ISGOTT 7.14.3
the maximum filling rates of individual
tanks?
08 Vessel experience factor calculated TM 14.8
and available?
09 Tank cleaning log available and up to ISM 10.2.4
date?
10 Atmosphere testing procedure in ISGOTT 2.17.4
effect and log maintained? TM 3.17.2
ISM 7, 10.2.4
11 P/V Valve maintenance records TM13.3
available? ISM 10.2.4
12 Permissable number of slack tanks TM 3.34
established and sign posted in CCR?
(OBO’s and double hulled tankers only)
121 Are corrective actions documented? Exxon MSC 8.84
(For emergency situations such as
negative stability causing angle of loll)
(Recommend)
Single Hull Tankers

122 Are written procedures available Front Line Vessels
regarding the hydrostatic balancing of
the cargo wing tanks during initial
discharge?
123 Integrity checks conducted to cargo, Front Line Vessels
hull, lube oil cooler and stern tubes
prior to arrival (24 hours) at discharge
port.
8.45 Checklists
01 Are cargo checklists in use? ISM 7
02 Are log entries made?
03 C/O sufficiently acquainted with

contents?
(General discussion on procedures)
‘8.46 High Level Alarms

01 Fitted and working? TM 13.14.1
ISGOTT 6.4
02 Independent of tank gauging system? 46 CFR 39
(Tankers - Reqd if VEC fitted) IGC 13.3.1
BCH 4.14.1
TM4.32
03 Audio/visual alarm for tank overfill 33 CFR 155.480
devices fitted on deck and 46 CFR 39.20
operational?
Rev 1/06 Page 56

04 Alarm marked as required? TM 13.14
OBOM 15.14
05 High level alarm set point not TM 13.14
exceeding 95%? OBOM 15.14
8.47 Crude Oil Washing

01 Are officers involved in operation ISM 6.3 – 6.5
qualified?
02 Is COW checklist in use? ISM 7
03 Has COW plan been prepared? ISGOTT 9.4.10
04 Notice posted in CCR warning of TM 11.9.1

possibility of crude oil in COW lines? OBOM 8.7.1
8.48 Ullage/Temp Gauge System

01 Is CCR ullage indication operational?
04 Date last calibrated? ISM 10.2.1
06 Calibration certificate available for

vapour locks?
( Exxon require independent calibration)
07 Warning notice posted on cleaning TM 13.15

Saab type antenna membranes OBOM 15.15
before each cargo operation? (Applies
only to radar type systems)
8.49 Gas Detection Equipment

01 Fixed system-make/model/status
02 Spaces covered?
03 Calibration gas available? Yes

04 Calibration regularly carried out and ISM 10.2.1, 4
records kept?
07 Audible and visual alarms fitted and
operational?
Portable Meters
08 1. Make/model/gas measured/status
2. Make/model/gas measured/status
Rev 1/06 Page 57

09 Are calibration gases available for
each?
10 Calibration regularly carried out and ISM 10.2.1, 4
records kept?
11 Is equipment checked before each
use?
12 Are weekly function checks carried ISM 10.2.1
out?
13 Are Officers familiar with equipment
provided?
8.50 Inert Gas System (CCR)

01 Type of system?
02 Is it operational?
03 Is I.G. Log maintained by Deck OCIMF c/list Sect 9

department? TM 9.3
OBOM
ISM 10.2.4
04 Is system properly calibrated before TM 9.6
use? OBOM 9.6
05 Are recorders working (O2 and SOLAS II-2 16.3
pressure)
06 Are alarms, trips and shut-downs ISGOTT 6.4
regularly tested and results logged? ISM 10.2.1, 4
07 Mimic board in use to show status of OBOM 9.7
IG tank valves?
08 Is procedural info on VEC system (if 46 CFR 32.53-85(b)
fitted) contained within the IG Manual?
09 Records of inspection of non-return ISM 7
valves available? ISM 10.2.1
TM 9.9.4
8.53 O.D.M.E.
01 Is equipment operational? MARPOL AV 9(1),
15(3)
TM 15.3
OBOM
TM 13.16
02 Does printer readout confirm this?
8.54 Sounding Routines

01 Is comprehensive routine carried out?
02 Frequency? (Should be daily)
Rev 1/06 Page 58

03 Log maintained correctly? ISM 10.2.4
8.57 Cargo Instrumentation

01 Instrumentation in good order?
02 Cargo system gauges checked

annually and certificate issued by
Chief Engineer?
03 Is valid certified gauge available on
board?
Rev 1/06 Page 59

Section 9 – Engine Room
9 Engine Room
9.01 Engine Control Room

01 Bridge control operational?
02 UMS operation with checklists? ISM 7
(Includes bilge alarm test)
03 Deadman alarm fitted and

operational?
(If UMS - Alarm or log book on bridge)
031 Engineers’ Accommodation Call Alarm SOLAS II-1 38

tested and operational?
04 Chief Engineer's Standing Orders
available?
05 Logbook entries satisfactory? ISM 10.2.4
06 Ammeter readings for steering motors

logged after tests?
07 Records of generator load tests ISM 10.2.4
available?
08 USCG pollution warning notice 33 CFR 155.450
posted?
10 ER Log Dates:
Last test of Emergency Generator? ISM 10.2.1
Last test of Emergency Fire Pump?

Last test of Survival Craft engines?
Last test of remote shut-offs? SOLAS II-2 14.2.2.3.6
Last test of Emergency Lighting? SOLAS III 19.3.3.9
Last test of Emergency Steering

gear?
Last test Deck spray pumps? SOLAS V 26.4
ME/Aux engine Trios/shutdowns?

11 First Aid kit available & well stocked
111 Canadian DOT smoke chart

available?
12 Monthly test of ME manual/local
control & bridge communication
conducted with records maintained
9.02 Oil Transfer Procedures (Bunkering)

01 Permanently posted? 33 CFR 155.740
02 Contents adequate? 33 CFR 155.750
03 Pipeline Diagram posted?
04 MSDS for Fuels handled? 33 CFR 154.310
Rev 1/06 Page 60

9.03 Switchboards
01 Is suitable insulated matting provided SOLAS II-1 45.2
in front of main and emergency
switchboards?
02 Instructions posted for treatment of COSWP 22.11.2
electrical shock?
03 Cover panels properly fitted? COSWP 22.11.2
01 Alarms audible throughout engine

room spaces?
02 Tested if possible? ISM 10.2.1
03 Staff familiar with evacuation ISM 7

procedures? (Random check to
identify awareness within ER staff of
alarm sounds and escape routes etc)
9.05 Steering Flat

01 Condition of steering gear and
compartment? (Note any leakage on
steering gear)
02 Communications systems SOLAS II-1 29.10
operational?
03 Door(s) to E.R. closed? SOLAS II-2 9.4.1
04 Gyro repeater fitted/aligned? SOLAS V 19.2.5.2
05 Hand rails, gratings(or non-slip SOLAS II-I 29.13,

surface) 19.1
(Gratings recommended)
06 Header tank full? (or storage tank) SOLAS II-1 29.12.3
07 Gauge glass valves self-closing and

closed?
08 Emergency Steering tested and ISM 10.2.1
satisfactory?
09 Copy of block diagram posted? SOLAS V 26.3.1
10 Emergency Steering diesel power

pack in good condition? (if appl)
11 Fuel tank full?
9.06 Emergency Fire Pump

01 Location?
02 Prime Mover?
03 If diesel powered, is fuel tank full?
04 Instructions posted?
05 Is pump operational?
06 Pump tested and satisfactory? ISM 10.2.1
9.07 Workshop and ER Stores

Rev 1/06 Page 61
01 Machinery guarded? COSWP 20.5.2
02 Instructions posted and safety posters

displayed?
03 Goggles available? COSWP 20.4.10
04 Clean and tidy?
05 Fire detector head unobstructed?
06 Hot work instructions posted?
07 Chemical stowage location?
08 Chemical safety gear provided? COSWP 27.5.2
09 Segregation of chemicals adequate?

(Acids and Alkalis)
10 Welding curtain fitted to segregate COSWP 23.7.3
from rest of workshop?
11 Low voltage protection devices fitted COSWP 23.6.1
to welding units? COSWP 23.6.11
12 Spare Flame Screen Mesh Available?

(30 x 30 mesh)
9.08 Incinerator
01 Fitted and operational?
02 Safety devices operational?
03 Instructions posted? COSWP 8.6.4
04 Waste not to be stored in vicinity of COSWP 9.4

incinerator? (Spontaneous
combustion)
9.09 Sewage Unit
01 Operational?
02 Notice stating USCG approval and 33 CFR 159

type?
03 Direct overboard valve (Bypass)
secured in the closed position?
04 Valve clearly marked?
05 Tank marked “Sewage Holding

Tank”? (Recommended)
06 Weekly log of status maintained?
(Including 6 monthly test of effluent)
9.10 Purifier Room

01 Are door(s) closed and not lashed in
open position?
02 Are bilges clean?
03 Savealls free of oil or debris?
9.11 IG Plant (If fitted)

01 Is equipment operational? TM 9.3
OBOM 9.3
Rev 1/06 Page 62

02 Fixed O2 equipment operational? SOLAS II-2 16.3
03 Calibration demonstrated?
04 Driers and scrubbers operational?
9.12 Deck Spray System (If fitted)

01 Number of pumps?
02 Capacity?
03 Operational?
04 Can system be supplied by other

pumps?
05 Covers required areas?
9.13 Emergency Bilge Suction

01 Valves clearly marked and free?
9.14 Main Fire Pumps

01 Operational status of pumps? SOLAS II-2 10.2.2
02 Remote start locations?
9.15 Sounding Caps

01 In position with chain?
02 Deadweight closing device SOLAS II-2

operational? 4.2.2.3.5.1.3
9.16 Oily Water Separator

01 Operational? 33 CFR 155.450
MARPOL AI 16
02 USCG pollution warning notice
displayed?
03 Overboard valve closed?
(Wire or plastic seal OK if
chain/padlock used key must be kept
by C/E and location known by all Staff
04 Valve clearly marked?
05 Alarm operational?
06 Bypass blanked? (If fitted)

(Obs only)
9.17 Bilges & Tank Tops

01 Is oil present in the bilge wells?
02 Rubbish present? (either in the bilges

or on the tank tops)
03 Lighting adequate?
04 Frequency of bilge alarm testing? ISM 10.2.1
Rev 1/06 Page 63

9.18 Engine Room – General

01 Pipework apparently free of soft
patches/cement?
02 Pipe lagging in good condition and not
oil impregnated?
03 Decks clean and oil free? COSWP 9.5.1
04 Machinery free of oil leaks?
05 E.R. free of temporary leak

collectors?
06 Safe access to all areas? COSWP 6.4.3
07 Condition of fuel tank quick closing SOLAS ll-2 14.2.2.3.6

mechanisms?
071 Are gauge glass valves self closing SOLAS II-2
and operational? (Cylindrical glass not 4.2.2.3.5.2.2
permitted on fuel tanks)
08 Fuel tank surfaces in E.R. with sign
"No Hot Work"?
09 Apparent condition of pumps, suct /
disch valves, pump casings, and shaft
seals
10 Condition and effectiveness of ER
lighting?
11 Equipment / machinery adequately COSWP 7.2.2
guarded?
12 Lifting equipment in good condition COSWP 7.5.3
and clearly marked with SWL? COSWP 7.5.5
(Including chain blocks and lifting COSWP 7.7.1
beams)
13 Are fuel oil delivery lines double SOLAS II-2 4.2.2.5.2
sheathed and adjacent hot surfaces
protected?
14 Visual condition of ER spaces?
(Including condition of funnel flaps)
15 Crankcase explosion/fire warning
notice prominently displayed?
9.20 Emergency Exits/Fire Doors
01 All doors closed and not secured in
open position?
02 Unobstructed?
03 Are doors free of home made hooks?
04 Are exits and routes clearly marked EEC, IMO 605(15)

with luminous IMO type signs?
05 Warning notice posted restricting
access during UMS periods?
06 Are warning signs posted on:- COSWP 15.9.3
Noise levels?
Rev 1/06 Page 64

Equipment starting unexpectedly?
(Recommended on all vessels)
07 Is escape route lighting adequate?
9.21 E.R. Firefighting Equipment

01 Is equipment in place and
unobstructed?
02 General condition of equipment: SOLAS ll-2 14.2.1.2
Extinguishers?
Semi-portable extinguishers?
Fire hoses and hydrants?
CABA/Firemans outfit (if Applicable)?
EEBD’s
Sand boxes?
9.22 Safety Clothing

01 Is clothing and equipment available?
02 Is clothing and equipment in use?
03 Are ear defenders being worn? SOLAS II-1 36
04 Are safety helmets being worn?
(As appropriate)
9.23 Emergency Generator

01 Generator tested and satisfactory? ISM 10.2.1
02 Auto start functional? SOLAS II-1 43.7
03 Instructions posted?
04 Can fuel supply be shut off remotely?
05 Remote shut-off tested and ISM 10.2.1

satisfactory?
06 Clearly marked?
07 Is fuel tank full? SOLAS II-1 42
08 Are gauge glass valves self closing SOLAS II-2

and operational? (Cylindrical glass not 4.2.2.3.5.2.2
permitted on fuel tanks)
09 Is regular test routine in operation? SOLAS II-1 43.7
(For USCG 2 hrs/month on load(2hr 46 CFR 97.15-30
load test))
ISM 10.2.1
9.24 Emergency Lighting

01 Tested (if possible) and result? ISM 10.2.1
Rev 1/06 Page 65

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Rev 1/06 Page 1

3.12 Section Comments....................................................................................................................2

6.16 International Shore Connection..............................................................................................2

8.54 Sounding Routines....................................................................................................................2

Rev 1/06 Page 5

Number of Cargo Tanks: 12

Name Nationality Certificate Exp Date Time on this

Rev 1/06 Page 6

Inspection Type Port Date Expires

1.01 Certificates Issued Expires Ann Due

05 International Oil Pollution

051 Int. Sewage Pollution (New

07 Int. Tonnage Cert.

12 U.S. Financial Responsibility N/A

121 California CFR (if applicable) N/A

122 Alaska CFR (if applicable) N/A

Rev 1/06 Page 7

1.02 Manuals/Publications/Logbooks etc.

Ism General Manual

Rev 1/06 Page 8

Sct Audit Question References Remarks

1.03 Crew Management

03 Appropriate for flag? (Lib, Pan etc)

04 Random check of medical certificates ILO 73

07 Formal training in Bridge Team STCW Res 8

1.04 Planned Maintenance System

03 Safety Equipment Maintenance in SOLAS III 20.3

04 Instruction manuals available for on SOLAS III 36

1.05 Training & Emergency Drills Record

02 Personnel trained for VEC operations 46 CFR 39.10-11

021 VEC Training Records available and ISM 6.3-6.5

Rev 1/06 Page 9

1.06 Accident/Incident Reporting

1.07 Drug and Alcohol

02 Drug & Alcohol Test Equipment in

05 Note Dates of tests:

Last unannounced Alcohol test?

1.08 Register of Lifting Appliances/Mooring Equipment Documentation

02 Date and type of last entry COSWP 7.6.1

03 Records of certificates and BLU 2.2.6

05 Mooring System Survey carried out as 33 CFR 157.435(2)

06 Winch brakes last tested? MEG 7.9.3

07 Mooring System in current use? MEG 6.3.1.3

Rev 1/06 Page 10

04 Class Record of Safety Equipment Class Rules

11 Self assessments carried out as

12 Human Factor Manuals Available? Front Line Only

13 Where Human Factor topics Front Line Only

07 Are random searches conducted?

08 Specialised Security Equipment COSWP 11.2

Rev 1/06 Page 11

15 Declaration of Security (DOS)

17 Security Fire Hose rigging plan

21 Appropriate records maintained in a

24 Procedures in place for verifying

1.11 Section Comments

(Tankers - > 10000, others >15000 Nav Regs 17

03 ARPA fully operational?(if applicable) SOLAS V 19.2.8