Main item
Accommodation fixed water spraying fire Examine condition and test function in
extinguishing system
Air pipes
Anchoring arrangement
Ballast tanks
Bilge water system
Cables
Cargo hatch arrangements
Cargo hatch arrangements
Cargo holds gas fire extinguishing
system
Cargo securing arrangements
Cargo securing arrangements
Classification certificates
Decks
Earthing arrangements
Emergency electric power system
Emergency electric power system
Emergency electric power system
Engine rooms
Engine rooms
Escape routes
Explosion (Ex) protection
External drain system
Fire detection and alarm systems
Fire doors
Fire extinguishing equipment, mobile
Requirement
accommodation, control stations and service
spaces
Examine air pipes including coamings and closing
appliances
Examine windlasses, brakes, securing and chain
stoppers, with special attention to condition and
wear of brake linings
Examine overall tanks recorded for annual
examination
Examine and test function
Examine cable installations
Examine hatchways on exposed weatherdecks
Test at random cover operation
Examine condition
Examine fittings and hull supporting structures for
stowage, securing and supporting of cargo
Examine loose lashing and securing elements
Verifty that the conditions for endorsement of the
classification certificate have been met and
endorse the certificate
Examine weatherdecks
Examine electric bonding to the hull of pipelines
and independent tanks
Test manual and automatic starting and
connection of generators / batteries to emergency
switchboards
Examine insulation monitoring devices
Examine with respect to general condition, fire
hazard, personnel safety and function
Examine pressure vessels externally
Examine machinery, boilers, incinerators and
steam, hydraulic, pneumatic and other systems
and their associated fittings
Verify that means of escape from passenger and
crew spaces to lifeboat embarkation deck are in
order and according to as carried out drawings
Examine cables and equipment in hazardous
areas with respect to general condition and
spark/explosion hazard
Examine freeing ports, shutters and scuppers
Examine and witness function test
Examine and witness function testing of all
manual and automatic fire doors
Verify number and spot check condition
Type Description
Test Test a minimum of one section in each open head water mist system by flowing water through the nozzles. The sections tested should be chosen so that all sections
are tested within a five-year period, and test a minimum of two automatic sprinklers or automatic water mist nozzles for proper operation. Checked
Examine Pay attention to weld connection between air pipes and deck plating and connection to air pipe heads installed on the exposed deck.
Examine Test function if deemed necessary.
Examine Examine close-up including thickness measurements areas with general breakdown of the protective coating, where extensive corrosion exists, and
otherwise as deemed necessary.
Applicable for vessels with MO ref. 106f or 106p.
Test Test level alarms and remote operation of pumps.
Verify satisfactory operation including emergency bilge valve for each watertight compartment.
Verify no undue gland seal leakage on pumps.
Verify that pump foundations are intact. Checked
Examine With respect to general condition, support and physical protection.
Examine Examine covers, coamings and their sealing and securing devices.
Verify that no unapproved changes have been made since the last survey.
Test Including:
- stowage and securing in open condition
- proper fit and efficiency of sealing in closed condition
- hydraulic and power components, wires, chains and link drives.
Examine Test if deemed necessary.
Verify that its means of operation is clearly marked. Verify that periodical testing by approved service provider has been performed. Observe flag
requirements. Checked
Examine -As far asdeck
timber practicable,
cargoesfor stowage, securing and supporting of:
- containers
- movable car deck pontoons.
Examine Verify origin and identity against documentation on board (approved container stowage plan).
Verify Verify that the MC.A survey and all other class related surveys that shall be completed in conjunction with the MC.A have been completed with overall
satisfactory result.
If this is not the case:
- leave this requirement in status 'unconcluded'
- set the survey to status 'part-held'.
Examine
Examine
Test Including alternative start methods.
For passenger ships the arrangement for emergency and transitional source of power shall be tested.
Examine If in doubt of correct reading (e.g. if the reading is infinity), the device shall be tested Checked
Examine Examine generators, main switchboards, distribution boards, control gear, consumers, chargers and battery / UPS systems.
Examine
Examine Verify that they are being properly maintained and pay particular attention to fire and explosion
Oil spill, oily rags, buckets with oil, overfilled drip trays etc. shall result in Condition of Class if not immediately removed or cleaned out.
hazards. Checked
Verify Examine stairways, ladders and low-location lighting system.
Examine escape routes leading to muster locations, helicopter deck, lifeboat and liferaft embarkation decks, from passenger spaces and crew spaces such
as engine rooms, boiler rooms, shaft tunnels, special category spaces and ro-ro cargo spaces.
Examine Verify that all electrical equipment in dangerous zones is suitable for such locations, is in good condition and is being properly maintained.
Examine
Test Examine, as far as possible, and test, as feasible, all fire detection and alarm systems including sample extraction smoke detection systems.
Verify that audible alarm can be heard throughout the accommodation, cabin balconies, service spaces, control stations, machinery spaces including
enclosed spaces containing incinerators, vehicle spaces and ro-ro spaces as applicable.
Examine Including the means of closing the openings in 'A' and 'B' class divisions. Remove manual hold back arrangement. Open the door and verify that it shuts
completely by itself. Verify that the door has the same fire rating as the bulkhead in which it is fitted.
Examine Non-portable and portable fire extinguishers and portable foam applicators. Verify according to the fire control plan. Checked
Fire extinguishing systems in galleys,
fixed
Fire prevention arrangements
Fire water system
Fire-fighter's outfits
Fuel oil system
Fuel oil system
Gangway
General alarm system
Heating systems
Incineration system
Integrated control and monitoring system Examine and test function
Internal communication systems
Internal watertight integrity
Lighting arrangement
Machinery and marine piping systems
Machinery and marine piping systems
Machinery spaces fixed gas fire
extinguishing system
Machinery spaces fixed local application Examine condition
water spraying fire extinguishing system
Main electric power control and
monitoring system
Main electric power control and
monitoring system
Main electric power system
Examine condition in general, including fire
extinguishing system for deep-fat cooking
equipment
Examine the insulation of hot surfaces
Examine and test function of fire pumps, fire
mains, hydrants and hoses, and examine
international shore connection
Verify that the outfits are complete and in good
condition
For all applicable engines, witness integrity and
function testing of:
- jacketed high pressure fuel injection piping
system
- shielding of flammable oil piping system
Test remote stop of pumps
Examine condition
Examine and test function and audibility
Examine oil burning equipment on hot water
heaters
Examine oil burning equipment
Test communication systems from bridge to
machinery and steering gear spaces
Test
Examine watertight doors, ramps and penetrations Examine As far as can be seen. Including crossflooding valves.
in subdivision watertight bulkheads
Test emergency lighting in engine room
Examine overall all piping on deck
Examine and test the control and means for
draining and ballast pumping forward of the
collision bulkhead included bilges of dry spaces
any part of which extends forward of the foremost
cargo hold
Examine condition
Examine insulation monitoring devices
Examine and test function
Examine with respect to general condition, fire
hazard and personnel safety
Examine Deep-fat cooking equipment shall be arranged with, as applicable:
- fire extinguishing system tested to an international standard
- primary and back up thermostat with alarm to alert failure of either thermostats
- arrangement for automatic shut-down of elecrical power upon activation of fire extinguishing system
- alarm for indicating operation of the fire extinguishing system in the galley where the equipment is installed
- controls for manual operation of the fire extinguishing system which are clarly labeled.
Examine Examine where temperature > 220 °C. Oil-absorbing insulation materials shall be covered by non-combustible, vapour tight sheeting. Defects may be seen
in way of flanges, elastic compensators, temperature gauges and at locations where removal of insulation is necessary for maintenance.
Test Verify that each fire pump, including the emergency fire pump, can be operated separately so that two jets of water are produced simultaneously from different hydrants
at any part of the vessel whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main.
Normally one fire hose on the bridge wing and one on the forecastle.
Verify - verify that the cylinders, including the spare cylinders, of any required self-contained breathing apparatus are suitably charged.
- verify that on board means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders used during drills or a suitable number of spare cylinders to replace those used are provided
The jacketed piping system shall include a means for collection of leakages. Verify that the alarm device is functioning and not bypassed. For engines with power >= 375
Verify
kW installed in vessels built before 1998-07-01, a suitable enclosure may be accepted as an alternative to a jacketed piping system. Checked
Test Spot check including pumps for other flammable liquids and outlet valves on tanks. The remote stops shall be located outside the space where the
Examine
controlled equipment is located. Examine any special arrangements in the machinery spaces if applicable. Checked
Test The signal shall consist of seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast. Shall be audible throughout all of the accommodation, normal crew working
spaces and open decks.
Verify
Including control and monitoring equipment. Checked
Verify Including control and monitoring equipment.
Test Verify changes.
Examine electrical and mechanical condition.
Test automatic and manual shutdown functions.
Test alarm functions.
Test remote back-up means of operation.
Verify that a failure does not prevent the use of the manual override.
For communicating orders. Including propeller pitch control position. Shall be supplied by the emergency source of power. Checked
Test
Examine Pay special attention to:
- ventilators and air pipes with coamings and closing appliances
- weld connection between air pipes and deck plating and to air pipe heads installed on the exposed deck - flame screens on tank
vents as applicable.
Test Perform pressure
Applicable for bulktesting and
carriers thickness
complying measurements
with reference. on any piping system as deemed necessary. Checked
Examine Test if deemed necessary.
Verify that its means of operation is clearly marked.
For foam systems, verify that periodical testing of the foam by approved service provider has been performed.
Examine Test if deemed necessary.
Verify that its means of operation is clearly marked. Verify that periodical testing by approved service provider has been performed. Full flow test of at least
one section (on a rotational basis within a 5 years period) and spot check of fire detection / automatic release system shall be carried out.
Examine If in doubt of correct reading (e.g. if the reading is infinity), the device shall be tested
Test Verify changes.
Examine electrical and mechanical condition. Test automatic and manual
shutdown functions. Test alarm functions.
Test remote back-up means of operation. Checked
Examine Examine generators, main switchboards, distribution boards, control gear, consumers, chargers and battery / UPS systems. Checked
Main electric power system
Maintenance
Mooring arrangement
On board documentation
On board documentation
On board documentation
On board documentation
On board documentation
On board documentation
On board documentation
On board documentation
On board documentation
On board documentation
Paint lockers fire extinguishing system
Passive towing arrangement
Passive towing arrangement
Test automatic start and connection to the
switchboard of the stand-by generator set
Assess the maintenance on board and record
rating
Verify that the equipment is properly marked with
any restriction associated with its safe operation
Verify that records of inspections and
maintenance in accordance with the implemented
maintenance system for machinery are kept
available on board
Examine previous port state control (PSC)
inspection reports since last periodical survey and
verify that no PSC deficiencies are overdue
Verify that the approved 'Loading manual' is
available on board
Verify that the 'Ship construction file (SCF)' is on
board and maintained
Verify that the 'Loading computer system product
certificate' is on board and valid, and that an
annual test of the system has been performed
Verify that 'Fixed fire-extinguishing systems
maintenance records' are on board
Verify that the 'Stability manual' is available on
board and approved
Verify that no new material containing asbestos is
installed
Verify that the 'Battery maintenance records' are
kept up to date
Verify that 'Ex-installations inspection and
maintenance records' are on board
Examine condition
Examine the towing arrangement (permanent and Examine
emergency) of the unit.
Verify that the equipment is properly marked with Verify
any restriction associated with its safe operation
Test Applicable for all E0, AUT or AUT-nh vessels (built at any time) and all vessels constructed on or after 1998-07-01, where electricity is necessary for
propulsion and steering.
The test shall be conducted with the minimum number of generators required to carry the normal seagoing load online and by shutting down or disconnecting the
largest connected power source from the main switchboard.
If the test is conducted according to a written procedure and documented to have been successfully conducted in the 3 months prior to the annual survey,
witnessing of the test is not required except during the renewal survey. Checked
Examine The reporting should be supported by photographs for the internal use and file. Poor maintenance indicates a failure of the safety management system,
hence form ISMV 421 also applies for reporting. See reference for
a)
guidance of rating of maintenance level and practical hints related to indications of poorly maintained vessels
b) details of reporting.
Checked
Verify
Applicable to vessels, the keels of which are laid on or after 2007-01-01. Checked
Verify
Verify All overdue PSC deficiencies shall be rectified immediately, as they may justify detention of the vessel including RO responsibility. If immediate rectification
is not possible, issue corresponding CC/CA (where deficiencies are in scope of DNV GL's certificates) and/or PR 17 report as applicable.
Verify When applicable.
The information shall be the same as required when the vessel was assigned class with the Society or at a later conversion of the vessel, in accordance with
the rule requirements applicable in each case.
Verify
Verify Verify that an annual check of the loading instrument/computer by running one of the test conditions has been carried out. If not, verify the running of the test
condition on board.
Verify Shall be issued by an approved service supplier.
Verify The information shall be the same as required when the vessel was assigned class with the Society or at a later conversion of the vessel, in accordance with
the rule requirements applicable in each case.
Verify If there is evidence that the procurement is not sufficiently controlled, this should be reported in 40.119 as a possible failure of the safety management
system on board. Materials potentially containing asbestos is found in IACS UI SC 249. For guidance, see MSC.1/Circ.1426.
Verify
Verify In accordance with the implemented maintenance system.
Applicable for vessels with keel-laying date after 2007-01-01 having zones as defined in IEC 60092-502.
Examine Test if deemed necessary.
Verify that its means of operation is clearly marked. Verify that periodical testing by approved service provider has been performed. Observe flag
requirements.
Applicable to vessels, the keels of which are laid on or after 2007-01-01.
Port state control Examine top 18 PSC focus items and record
conclusion
Propulsion control and monitoring Examine and test function
system
Protection of crew Examine means of protection of crew, such as
guard rails, bulwarks, walkways and lifelines
Quick closing arrangement Examine quick closing valves on tanks for fuel,
lubrication oil and other flammable oils
Safety management, class assessment Assess if any deficiencies observed on board are
related to possible safety management system
(SMS) failures and record conclusion
Sea water system Examine overall sea water inlets and discharges
from the internal side of the vessel
Service hatchways Examine and verify the weather tightness Examine Including covers, hinges, coamings, gaskets and securing devices. Perform hose test if deemed necessary.
Service hatchways Examine exposed machinery casing and skylights Examine Including covers, hinges, coamings, gaskets and securing devices. Perform hose test if deemed necessary.
Ship hull structure Examine close-up of suspect areas recorded for
annual examination
Ship hull structure Verify that thickness measurements have been
taken or extended in areas recorded for annual
examination as a consequence of substantial
corrosion found at previous survey, or where
substantial corrosion is found at the survey being
carried out
Sides Examine plating above water line
Signboards Verify that required signboards or notice plates
are in place
Examine Not applicable for low risk vessels and for items outside DNV GL's scope of work on the vessel.
Top 18 PSC focus items:
Water/Weathertight condition
- ventilators, air pipes, casings.
Emergency systems
- fire pump and related pipes
- emergency lighting, batteries and switches
- emergency generator.
Fire safety
- fire doors/openings in fire resisting divisions
- fire detection
- fixed fire extinguishing installation
- means of control (opening, pumps) machinery spaces
- fire dampers
- oil accumulation in engine room.
Safety of navigation
- charts and electronic charts (ECDIS)
- voyage data recorder (VDR/ S-VDR).
ISM
-maintenance level and crew performance.
Life saving appliances
- lifeboats
- rescue boats.
Propulsion main engine
- loss of propulsion.
Environmental protection
- oil filtering equipment
- sewage treatment plant.
Test - verify changes
- examine electrical and mechanical condition
- test automatic and manual shutdown functions
- verify the functionality of standby pump arrangements, where required by main class or additional class notations
- test alarm functions
- test remote back-up means of operation
- verify that a failure does not prevent the use of the manual override.
Examine Examine guard rails and their supports w.r.t. corrosion and wear. Where detachable stanchions are used, these shall be mounted.
Test Test the operation of the remote means of closing the valves, as far as practicable.
Including individual levers. Pay special attention to wire pull arrangements. Examine condition of wires, lubrication of pulling levers etc. Pay special attention
to fuel oil tank valves. Verify that cocks or valves on suction pipes from fuel oil tanks situated above the double bottom are operable from outside the
machinery space.
Verify Refer to DNVGL-WPI-0091 Sec. 5.4 and Appendix C. In case of deficiency, inform the Master that the issuer of the Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
may be informed. Describe the deficiency in formno. ISMV 421, and attach the form in the survey job. Checked
Examine Including hull attachments and sanitary valves.
Examine Applicable for vessels with MO ref. 107. Refer to MO.
Examine Record areas found with substantial corrosion, which are not repaired and have not been previously identified for thickness measurements at subsequent
annual surveys.
Note: This requirement is not applicable to cargo tanks of oil and chemical tankers.
Examine
Verify
Steering control and monitoring system
Steering gear arrangement
Steering gear arrangement
Survey requirements, vessel in operation Observe the objective of the main class annual
Thermal oil heater, exhaust heated 2
Thermal oil heater, exhaust heated 2
Thermal oil heater, exhaust heated 2
Thermal oil heater, exhaust heated 2
Thermal oil heater, oil fired 1
Thermal oil heater, oil fired 1
Test alarms, local control and all modes of remote Test
control
Examine all accessible parts including their
associated equipment
Test operation of main and auxiliary steering gear Test
(MC.A) survey
Examine and test control and monitoring systems
Examine externally and test safety and protective
devices
Verify by review of the 'Log book' that the chief
engineer has tested the flue gas side of oil fired
thermal oil heaters and the exhaust gas side of
exhaust heated thermal oil heaters within the
annual survey window
Examine 'Thermal oil analysis'
Verify by review of the 'Log book' that the chief
engineer has tested the flue gas side of oil fired
thermal oil heaters and the exhaust gas side of
exhaust heated thermal oil heaters within the
annual survey window
Examine 'Thermal oil analysis'
Test:
- all modes of local and remote steering control for main, auxiliary and emergency steering including rudder angle indicating systems
- audible and visual alarm on bridge upon power failure to any unit
Verify that:
- main or auxiliary steering gear power units restart automatically when power is restored after a power failure
- power units can be started from bridge
- control systems for main steering from navigation bridge and steering gear room are in order
- where main steering gear consist of two or more power units and auxiliary gear is not fitted, two independent control systems from bridge are operative
- control system for auxiliary gear, in the steering compartment, if this gear is power-operated from the bridge, is independent of the control system for the
main steering and is operating satisfactorily. Checked
Examine Examine:
- steering gear arrangement externally including hydraulic piping, handrails, non-slip surfaces and oil storage tank with piping
Verify that:
- main and auxiliary steering gears are well maintained
- main and auxiliary steering gears are arranged so that the failure of one does not render the other inoperative
- auxiliary steering gear can be brought speedily into action in an emergency
- essential components are being permanently lubricated or provided with lubrication fittings
- electric and electro-hydraulic steering gears have indications on bridge and at main machinery control position indicating that motors are running and that
overload and phase loss sensors are working satisfactorily
For hydraulic power-operated steering gears, verify that
- relief valves in hydraulic system where pressure can be generated by power source or external forces, are maintained and set to a pressure not exceeding
the design pressure
- audible and visual low-level alarms on bridge and in machinery spaces for each hydraulic fluid reservoir serving the power steering
- at least one power-actuating system with reservoir can be recharged via fixed piping from within the steering compartment from a fixed storage tank fitted
with content gauge.
For alternative propulsion and steering arrangements see MSC.1/Circ.1416
Test: Checked
- power units and rudder actuators, or actuating system for azimuth gears
- communication between bridge and steering gear compartment
Verify
- alternative power supply, if required.Checked
Annual survey is a general survey of the hull and equipment, machinery and systems to verify that the vessel complies with the relevant rule requirements
and is in satisfactorily maintained condition.
Test Verify changes.
Examine electrical and mechanical condition. Test automatic and manual
shutdown functions. Verify function of standby pump arrangements. Test
alarm functions.
Test remote back-up means of operation. Checked
Examine Verify:
- installation free of leakage
- functioning of temperature control arrangement
- integrity of mounted fire extinguishing system
- no blockage in fire extinguishing / drenching water drainage - low flow alarm and
Verify emergency stop functions in order. Checked
Examine Thermal oil analysis is expected to cover the following factors as a minimum:
- chemical degradation of oil in circulation
- contamination by low flashpoint petrochemical products - contamination by
carbon particles.
Verify Verify that the analysis is not older than 3 months. Checked
Examine Thermal oil analysis is expected to cover the following factors as a minimum:
- chemical degradation of oil in circulation
- contamination by low flashpoint petrochemical products
- contamination by carbon particles.
Verify that the analysis is not older than 3 months.
Thermal oil heater, oil fired 1
Thermal oil heater, oil fired 1
Vehicle, special category and ro-ro
spaces fire extinguishing system
Ventilation control and monitoring system Test stopping of power ventilation from outside the Test
Ventilation systems
Ventilation systems
Ventilation systems
Vessel control and monitoring systems
Water ingress alarm system
Windows and side scuttles
Examine and test control and monitoring systems
Examine externally and test safety and protective
devices
Examine condition
spaces served
Examine ventilation ducts for engine and boiler
rooms
Examine external ventilators
Examine all fire dampers
Verify the change handling process
Test and examine condition
Examine condition including deadlights
Test Verify changes.
Examine electrical and mechanical condition. Test automatic and manual
shutdown functions. Verify function of standby pump arrangements. Test
alarm functions.
Test remote back-up means of operation. Checked
Examine Verify:
- installation free of leakage
- functioning of temperature control arrangement
- integrity of mounted fire extinguishing system
- no blockage in fire extinguishing / drenching water drainage - low flow alarm and
emergency
Examine Test if deemedstopnecessary. Checked
functions in order.
Verify that its means of operation is clearly marked. Verify that periodical testing by approved service provider has been performed. Observe flag
requirements.
Power ventilation shall be capable of being stopped from an easily accessible position outside the space being served. The means for stopping the power
ventilation of the machinery spaces shall be entirely separate from the means provided for stopping ventilation of other spaces. Test by use
of remote stop buttons and where installed stop function in release cabinet for fixed fire extinguishing systems. Checked
Examine
Examine Including coamings with stays and supports, pipes and connections to deck. Verify the weathertight integrity of closing appliances.
Examine Examine condition and verify operation and marking of open/close position.
Verify
Checked
Applicable to all control and monitoring systems for which product certification is required. Determine if changes have been made since last survey by
reviewing the change-logs and by interviewing personnel onboard. If changes have been performed, verify that the change-process has been carried out
and is documented in accordance with rule requirements.
Test Applicable for bulk carriers and single hull, single hold cargo ships.
Test detectors, audible and visual alarms. Checked
Examine Examine condition w.r.t. weathertightness (rubber gasket). Hinges and toggles shall be easily movable. For supply vessels and standby vessels, deadlights
may be required at higher positions than for other vessels. Checked