Vessel Inspection Form

VESSEL INFORMATION
Vessel Name
Vessel Call sign
Vessel flag
Port of Registry
Last dry dock
Owner
Operator
Manning Agent
Name
Contact person(s
Address
Tel
Fax
E-mail
Date of inspection
Port of inspection
Name of master
Project
Scope of work
Start date
Expected time duration
The Vessel was inspected by:
Name
Position
Inspection commenced
Inspection completed

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VESSEL PARTICULAR
Name of Vessel
Former Name (s)
Type of Vessel (include detail of any special feature)
Nationality
IMO Number (7 digits)
Call sign
Owner
Yard and year build
Originally built as
Vessel Operator
Date of conversion (If any)
Classification society and class notation
Length overall
Breath
Draft
GRT
NET
Certified maximum numbers of persons
Number of berths
Maximum speed/consumption
Service speed/consumption
Number of engines
Main engine horse power and manufacturer
Fuel capacity/duration
Number of generator & manufacturer
Detail of bow thrusters
Detail of stern thrusters
Type of bunkers
Bunker capacity
Fresh Water Capacity

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Can vessel make fresh water?
(please include the capacity)
V-sat Number (satellite phone)?
Type fix fire fighting system

VESSEL GENERAL CONDITION

General Safety Management Comment/Observation

Hull
(e.g. do all watertight doors and openings close
effectively? Is the hull free from obvious defects? Etc)

Accommodation sleeping area (if applicable)

Bridge
Mess Room (if applicable)
Galley
Main deck
Machinery space
(E.g. is the space free of oil leaks, clean with no
accumulation of flammable substance and materials,
clean bilges etc?)
Electrical equipment
(E.g. is temporary equipment connected into vessel in a
safe manner? Is all permanent wiring adequately
support and secure? Is there any evidence of bare
electrical wire? Etc.)
Storage area
Pain/chemical storage
Other area
Additional Comments/ Observation

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DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
LIST OF CERTIFICATES Issued EXPIRY COMMENT
DATE
Certificate of registry
(FAL Convention)
Certificate of tonnage
(class)
Classification certificate of hull
(class)
Classification certification of machinery
(class)
Oil Record book
(MARPOL 73/78 annex I ,reg. 20)

Certificate for cranes and lifting gear

Certificate for towing lines and equipment

Date of last independent inspection of lifting
equipment
Certificate for live saving equipment

Lifeboat

Life raft

capsules

Certificate for launching equipment

Lifeboat

Life raft

capsules

Certificate for fire fighting equipment

Certificate for anchor equipment

Certificate for Magnetic Compass

International certificate for offshore supply

vessel

Radio logbook

Additional certificate for offshore supply

vessels

Log book (e.g. official/deck)

Employer’s liability insurance

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INSTRUMENTATION
Instrumentation YES NO N/A REMARKS

Magnetic compass

Gyro compass (>500 GRT)

Radar 1

Radar 2 ARPA

Echo sounder

Log

Signaling lamp

Adequate charts for the intended area of

operation
Chart corrected to the latest notice( update
regularly)

Sailing direction

List of lights

International code signal

Navigation system

Daily weather forecast

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COMMUNICATION
Communication YES NO N/A REMARKS
VHF/MF radio station capable of voice and
DSC communication
MF/HF Radio station capable of voice,
DSC and direct printing communication

NAVTEX

INMARSAT

Satellite EPIRB on 406 MHz (COSPAS-

SARSAT)

Search and Rescue Radar Transponder

Three 2 way handheld VHF sets

2128 kHz watch keeping receiver. (not

required if GMDSS certified)

Mobile telephone

Radio log kept updated

Radio telephone ships- two persons

holding radiotelephony certificates
(required if GMDSS certified)
GMDSS ships- one other than the master
holding a general operators certificate

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2. PERSONEL PROTECTION

PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT YES NO N/A

Does contractor supply its personnel with appropriate personal protective
equipment?
Are safety helmets and boots available for visitors onboard?
Is there a system of inspection and maintenance, or routine replacement,
to ensure that the equipment and clothing is kept in satisfactory condition?
Following safety equipment is available onboard and in good condition :
Protective glasses?
Safety shoes?
Safety helmet?
Ear protection/
Harnesses and lifelines?
Gloves?
Protective clothing? (for specific tasks}
Coveralls?
Buoyant/inflatable work vest?
Oil skins?
Protective gauntlets?
Protective apron?
Welding goggles/face mask?
Oxygen resuscitator?
Eye wash?
Are there hospital facilities ?
Onboard nurse/doctor?

Remarks :

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3. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

3.1 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT YES NO N/A

Is there a fire control plan onboard?
Is the fire control plan posted at appropriate location or with each officer?
Are all fire control plans up to date?
Fire control plan available in English and native language?
At least to fireman’s outfit onboard?
All fireman’s outfits accessible?
All fireman’s outfit accessible?
All fireman’s outfit ready for use?
Is there any spare air bottles available for the breathing apparatus?
The main fire pump appears in good condition?
Remote start for the main fire pump, or the fire main pressurized?
Emergency fire pump appears in good condition if fitted?
Fire hydrants appear in good condition?
Fire hoses appears in good condition?
Fire nozzle appears in good condition?
International shore connection ready for use?
All fire stations clearly marked?
Machinery space fixed fire-fighting system appears in good condition?
engine room officers familiar with the operation of the machinery space fixed fire-
fighting system?
Following portable fire extinguishers appears in good condition when carried?
Water?
Foam?
CO2?
Dry powder?

Remark

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3.2 FIRE FIGTHING EQUIPMENT

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT YES NO N/A

If foam fixed fire-fighting system installed, is the storage tank and associated
equipment in good condition?
Foam/water monitors appears in good condition?
Foam applicators appear in good condition?
Record of foam test available?
Water sprinkler system appears in good condition?
Fire fighting system for the paint locker appear in good condition?
Fire fighting system for flammable liquid locker appear in good condition?
Maintenance records of fighting equipment are available?
Records appear complete and up to date?
Are fire doors and fire dampers maintained in operable condition?
Are escape routes and low-level marking clear?
Are all emergency exit free of obstruction?
Is galley provided with fire blanket?
Are smoke escape sets installed in each cabin and closed working area?
Are smoking and no smoking area clearly marked?
Is a fire drill held and recorded ?
Monthly?
Service of portable fire extinguishers up to date?
Spare charges for portable extinguisher available?
The machinery space fire detection system appears in good condition?
The accommodation fire detection system appears in good condition?
Are vessel personnel familiar with the operation of fire fighting, life saving and
other emergency equipment?
Remarks :

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 4 LIFESAVING EQUIPMENTS

LIFESAVING EQUIPMENTS YES NO N/A

Life jacket appear in good condition?
(light, exp. Date-whistle- retro reflective tape
Required number of lifebuoys is carried?
(<100=8, >100=10)
Life buoys correctly marked?
Lifebuoy fitted, as required, with lines, light or smoke signals?
Life buoys appears in good condition?
Self-igniting lights appear in good working condition?
Self-activating smoke signal appear in good condition?
Bridge wing quick release, appear in good operating condition?
Buoyant lifelines appear in good condition?
At-least four line-throwing appliances onboard?
Line-throwing appliances within expire date?
At least 12 parachute flares stowed on or near the navigation bridge?
Parachute with in expire date?
Has the life rafts been serviced within the last 12 month
Does this service also include the hydrostatic released unit?
Is there a sufficient number of life rafts onboard?
Are life raft containers marked?
The following appear in good condition?
Container and seal?
Painters?
Launching cradle?
Hydrostatic release?
Painters appears correctly attached to hydrostatic released unit and weak link?
Life raft are free of obstruction?
A record of inspections and maintenance of each life saving appliance
recorded in the log-book?
Is there suitable stretcher onboard?
EPIRB appears in good condition and exp. date within range?
Remarks:

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5. ENGINE DEPARTMENT

OPERATION YES NO N/A

Record showing the regular checking/testing of the following equipment, when
fitted?
Fuel oil pump emergency stop?
Fuel oil tank quick closing devices?
Emergency generator?
Emergency batteries?
Main fire pump?
Emergency fire pump?
Alternator switchboard safety device?
Accommodation and other spaces ventilation fan shutdown?
Engine room ventilation fan inlet flap closing device?
Electrical circuit continuity?
Bilge oily water separator/filtering equipment?
Engine alarm?
Bilge level alarm?
Oil mist detector alarm?
Purifier alarm?
Machinery space fire detection and alarm?
The checking of the steering gear for possible oil leaks recoded at least daily?
Change over procedure for the emergency steering gear clearly displayed in
the steering gear compartment?
Emergency hydraulic oil storage tank fully charged?
The communication between the steering gear and bridge appears in good
operation condition?
Are there handrails around steering gear?
Are there gratings or non-slip surface around steering gear?
The officers familiar with the operation of the steering system?
Suitable warning notice posted in the engine room/workshops?
Emergency escape routes clearly marked from the engine room and other
compartments around engine room and free of obstructions?
Machinery and surrounding compartments emergency escape routes
adequately illuminated?
Spare gas and oxygen cylinders stowed apart in a well-ventilated position
outside the engine room and accommodation?
Engine room chemicals safely stowed in well-ventilated area?

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 6. ENGINE DEPARTMENT

MACHINERY YES NO N/A

The appearance/condition of the following, when fitted, appears satisfactory?
Main engine no. 1?
Main engine no. 2?
Instrumentation on main engine?
Auxiliary engine no 1?
Auxiliary engine no 2?
Auxiliary engine no 3?
Emergency generator and instrument?
Shaft generator?
Engine room compressor?
Control air compressor?
Evaporator?
Fuel oil purifiers?
Does the vessel carry a DP system?
The appearance and housekeeping condition of the following space appear
satisfactory?
Engine room?
Control Room?
Workshops?
Steering gear flat?
Bilges?
Store room?
Generator flat?
Compressor room?
Storage of spare parts?

Remarks

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7. POLLUTION PREVENTION

POLLUTION PREVENTION YES NO N/A

Are SOPEP/SMPEP drills held at regular intervals

Are arrangements in place to prevent any spillage entering the water?

Does the vessel have a waste/garbage management plan?

Does the vessel have a ballast water management plan?

Are oil record book(s) correctly completed and up to date?

Are all deck openings, including watertight doors and portholes, defect free
and capable of being properly secured?

Is the vessel has a incinerator system?

Remarks:

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8. HOUSE KEEPING

ACCOMMODATION YES NO N/A

Do the cabins appear in clean and tidy condition?

Are bathrooms clean and tidy?

Do the corridors appear clean and tidy?

Ships officer/bridge etc. appear clean and tidy?

Control room/instrument rooms appear clean and tidy?

Hospital appears well organized and clean?

Rail and stairs in the accommodation in good condition?

Lighting in the accommodation sufficient?

Officers and crews change room appears clean and tidy?

Other accommodation space appears clean and tidy

Remarks:

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9. HOUSE KEEPING

GALLEY YES NO N/A

Has the contractor defined hygiene standards and provided guidance within
the its HSE documentation?
From the appearance of the galley and food storage room, do the standards of
hygiene appear satisfactory?

Are “Wash your hand” notice displayed in the toilet areas?

Smoking forbidden and notice displayed in food preparation and storage?

Galleys staffs wearing clean clothing, and hair covered?

Are waste food bins covered and emptied frequently (min 2 times a day)?

Is the refrigerator and freezer clean and tidy?

Is it possible to open the door both way in food storage?

Is the quality of the fresh water good?

Remarks:

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10. Crew Qualification
Years with Year in Months on Medical FRC/
Rank Name Certificate Details DP Cert No. GMDSS HLO Other
vessel operator rank vessel Certificate Coxswain

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11. Crew Qualification
Years with Year in Months on Medical FRC/
Rank Name Certificate Details DP Cert No. GMDSS HLO Other
vessel operator rank vessel Certificate Coxswain

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