AIDE-MEMOIRE ALL SHIP TYPES Availability of chemical detection equipment with an appropriate Ref: Paris MOU Annex 9 & 10 / PSCCI number of suitable gas detection tubes for the cargo carried MSF5500 STRUCTURAL CONDITION 52/2019/12 REV 3 / Dir. 2009/16/EC as Condition of hull and deck Test of deck shower amended Revision WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITION Test of fixed firefighting installations on deck (as required by the 6 Name of Vessel Water/Weathertight doors product carried) June 2020 Date Ventilators, air-pipes and casing Cabin escape sets with respiratory and eye protection if required Hatchways by the products listed in the relevant Certificate of Fitness ALL INSPECTIONS EMERGENCY SYSTEMS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR GENERAL CARGO, Ro-Ro, CONTAINER, Simulated black-out/start of emergency generator IN THE MASTER’S CABIN REFRIGERATED, OFFSHORE, SPS, MODU, FPSO, OTHER CARGO Emergency lighting WATERTIGHT / WEATHERTIGHT CONDITION Certificates/Documents (see Paris MOU Annex 10) available / Test of bilge pumping arrangements Condition of hatch covers, if applicable not expired / translated if required Test of closing devices / watertight doors Accesses to cargo holds / tanks Certificates/Documents valid in form and content (electronic Test of steering gear incl. emergency steering gear Bow / Stern doors (Ro-Ro Cargo), if applicable certification validated as per PSC Circular 81) RADIO COMMUNICATIONS CARGO OPERATIONS Documents for cargo carried according to CoF/IMDG/IMSBC Test of reserve source of power Loading equipment Does manning conform to Minimum Safe Manning Document Test of main installation including facilities for reception of Lashing arrangements Minimum rest period applied, hours of work/rest posted, table of marine safety information shipboard working arrangements posted Test of GMDSS portable VHF sets ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR OIL TANKERS/OBO (carrying liquid cargo) Crew certificates/valid/translated/appropriate FIRE SAFETY Fixed deck foam system and appropriate certification Cargo Medical examination available/valid Test of fire detection and alarm system Control of pressure of inert gas and oxygen content thereof; Minimum age complied with Fire drill including a demonstration of the ability to use fireman’s Reports of structural surveys; thickness measurement reports, ISM: Crew familiar with company Safety and Environmental Policy outfits and firefighting equipment and appliances Condition Evaluation Reports - documents are on board, Ship’s Logbooks – Required entries / Drills / LSA inspections Test of emergency fire pump (with 2 hoses) complete and endorsed by the flag State or RO, Previous inspection(s) deficiencies rectified? Test of remote emergency stopping of ventilation and associated Ballast tanks: at least one of the ballast tanks within the cargo area to be examined from manhole access in first instance, and Sulphur content of fuel in use/in storage tanks meets MARPOL & dampers EC requirements. FO changeover recording and compliance. Test of remote emergency stopping of fuel pumps entered if clear grounds for further inspection established No non-compliant fuel carried (non EGC vessels) Test of remote operation of quick closing valves ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR PASSENGER SHIPS, Ro-PaX and HS Pax Fire Doors, condition, closing and latching RO-PAX & HS Pax Craft PSC INSPECTIONS Craft Not on a Regular Service Fixed fire extinguishing installations and associated alarms LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS DOCUMENTATION (DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE OF): On Regular Service - Refer to MSF 5514 & Dir 2017/2110 The seafarers’ employment agreement Crowd Management training The fulfilment of requirements for hours of work and rest Familiarisation training INITIAL INSPECTION The standard of accommodation Safety training for personnel providing direct safety assistance to (MAY include function tests of equipment) The food and catering facilities passengers in passenger spaces, and in particular to elderly and THE WALK THROUGH The facilities on board for medical care disabled persons in an emergency NAVIGATION The risk evaluation programmes, training and instruction, Crisis management and human behaviour training Navigational equipment accident reporting and protective equipment WATERTIGHT / WEATHERTIGHT CONDITION : Management of charts and publications/ECDIS LIFESAVING APPLIANCES Bow and stern doors as applicable Bridge visibility Launching arrangements for survival and rescue craft (if Test of remote and local controls of watertight bulkhead doors / Record of tests and drills of steering gear evidence of disuse, craft to be lowered to the water) Passage Plan flood control doors POLLUTION PREVENTION EMERGENCY SYSTEMS Evidence of stability management/longitudinal strength checks Test of oil filtering equipment Crew familiarity with damage control plan RADIO NAVIGATION CARGO OPERATIONS Radio installations ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR BULK CARRIERS / OBO Lashing arrangements as applicable Radio equipment and batteries Cargo check against the DoC for Dangerous Goods FIRE SAFETY Record of operation and maintenance Loading Instruments approval Test remote and local controls for closing dampers FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES Bulkheads and coamings - condition ALARMS Fire Control Plan Verification of operation of hold water ingress alarms Test of public address system Firefighting system, Fire Fighters radios Ballast Tanks – At least one tank within cargo area to be Test of fire detection and alarm system Fire doors examined from manhole access, and entered if clear grounds LIFESAVING APPLIANCES Means of Escape ESP structural surveys; thickness measurement reports, Inert Gas System Condition Evaluation Reports - verification that the documents are on board, complete and endorsed by the flag State or RO Abandon ship drill (including lowering rescue and lifeboat to Management of Fire Control Plan & Instructions water) Fire Pumps ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR GAS AND CHEMICAL CARRIERS OTHER Hydrants Check that the product carried is on Certificate of Fitness Ro-Ro deck CCTV Fire Hoses CARGO OPERATIONS Extinguishers Water Leakage Detection System test Cargo tank monitoring and safety devices relating to LIFESAVING APPLIANCES Bridge closure of fire doors and WTDs temperature, pressure and ullage Lifeboats and rescue boats, passenger tenders (Class I) Oxygen analysing and explosimeter devices, including their Launching arrangements calibration Liferafts / MES System (if fitted) MORE DETAILED INSPECTION INITIAL INSPECTION – Cont. (SHOULD include operational controls in some areas) MORE DETAILED INSPECTION – Cont. Personal lifesaving appliances HULL STRUCTURE ENGINE ROOM - Cont Management of Emergency Plans and Instructions Shell Plating, Frames and End Brackets Piping – Chronic steam / oil leaks. Condition of remote / extended Mandatory maintenance, examination, overhaul & repair Transverse bulkheads and associated structure valve operation. No. & type of temporary repairs CARGO records HANDLING Cargo hatchway corners, hatch covers, coamings & topside tanks Main and auxiliary engines (temperature/pressure indicators, fuel Cargo gear & additional equipment Double bottoms including hopper cargo spaces & lubricating oil systems, cooling water system, exhaust gas Cargo securing devices Fore and aft peak structure system, boilers and associated systems). Evidence of ENGINE ROOM / STEERING GEAR Valves and electric conduits disconnected safety devices and operation of crankcase or Main & Auxiliary engines Access doors, ladderways & railings scavenge space relief devices Pipework Means of closure Means of communication between bridge and engine room and of HP Fuel pipes etc as per SOLAS II-2, reg.4(2) Gaskets and tightening devices the alarms Pumps Scuppers, inlets and discharges Emergency power source, incl. emergency generator second start Valves Vent pipes and means of preventing ingress Enough Electrical Power if a Generator out of commission Cleanliness of machinery spaces and bilges Supporting documents for the inspection: Survey report file, main Emergency steering. Emergency escape routes structural plans of cargo holds and ballast tanks, and descriptive FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS Steering gear room documents referred to by IMO Res A.744 (18) Fire doors (local and remote operation) ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NAVIGATION Fire dampers and smoke dampers Generators, Switchboards and presence of earth faults Updating of charts, publications and backup provision if required Structure fire protection, condition and any divisions compromised Lighting Voyage Planning Quick closing valves and remote fuel stops – Verify condition and Cables, Cable Glands, Terminations, deck/bulkhead penetrations Navigation lights and sound signals test if required. POLLUTION PREVENTION Validity of the table/curve of residual deviation Ventilation systems – Means of Closing / Stopping Oily-water separator, equipment and Oil Record Book Records in the compass error log Fixed fire-fighting system in ER and cargo spaces – alarm, Garbage Arrangements and Garbage Record Book ECDIS – ENCs latest version? servicing Fire detection and alarm system Sewage arrangements Management of manoeuvring booklet and information IGS manual, IGS alarm, oxygen analysers, approved plan Air pollution prevention arrangements, use of scrubbers & records Instructions on the steering changeover procedures LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS Record of tests of the steering system Main and emergency fire pumps, including fire main, hydrants & Ventilation Radar installations nozzles – operation and condition Heating Rudder angle indicator Firefighting appliances comply with the plan Lighting Steering gear power unit POLLUTION PREVENTION Cabins Communication between bridge and steering gear room Oil, cargo and garbage record books Sanitary facilities Bridge Equipment functioning (i.e. VDR, AIS, BNWAS etc) Reception facilities - properly used Record of accommodation inspections RADIO EQUIPMENT Standard discharge connection, the oily water separator, the oil Food/water Service documents, operators’ qualifications & Radio Logbook discharge monitoring device, 15 ppm alarm Galleys Reserve source of energy – condition Garbage management - in accordance with the plan Pantries EPIRB, test report, marking and hydrostatic release/battery expiry LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS Messroom SART and portable VHF batteries – expiry Masters inspections recorded EXTERNAL HULL NAVTEX - recent messages Furniture and fittings – condition Hull EPIRB internal test DSC/DPT SART Cold and hot water - availability Freeboard Marks LIFESAVING APPLIANCES Heating Ventilation and Air Con (HVAC) Accommodation ladder / Gangway / Pilot Ladders Lifeboat / Rescue boat – equipment and operation Lighting Adequate – Artificial / Natural Mooring arrangements Boats - condition and stowage Doors, floor tiles and drainage in the sanitary facilities - condition HULL EXPOSED DECK Embarkation arrangements Food and water supplies – quantity & quality Deck plating Life-buoys, rockets, smoke signals, radar transponders & line Food catering and storage spaces – condition, fridge Bulwark & stays throwing appliances. temperatures, signs of vermin/pests Guard-rails Emergency over-side lighting & illumination of the posters/signs Medicine and medical equipment and first aid boxes Hatch coamings and drains Davits, falls, winches and brakes – close examination Personal protective equipment - availability Hatch covers and securing arrangements Liferafts – condition, service intervals, stowage, embarkation OPERATIONAL CONTROLS – Ref PSCI 51/2018/07 Piping ladder, hydrostatic Lifejackets, release immersion suits, thermal protective aids, the number, EXAMPLES OF OPERATIONAL CONTROLS TO VERIFY Vents condition and stowage EFECTIVENESS OF CREW MEMBERS COMMUNICATION & Medical Facilities ARE AWARE OF THEIR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Emergency means of communication between control stations, muster and embarkation stations Familiarity with LSA/FFA equipment / Muster list / Damage control Escape signage, emergency illumination & over-side lights plan / fire control plan / SOPEP etc. tested through a drill Recovery of persons from the water, plan & provision. Launching of lifeboat / rescue boat General alarm system Navigation equipment – handling and procedures ENGINE ROOM Handling of GMDSS and/or other communication equipment Engine room equipment – handling and procedures Engine room condition (plates, gratings, stairs, handrails, lighting, Power management features - understanding moveable parts, hot surfaces, bilges, cables properly secured, emergency routes and escapes). Assigned specific duties related to the cargo – crew familiar with those duties Information given in manuals and instructions – familiarisation