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FORMS Date 04 Jan 2022

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Both Loading & Discharging Operations:- Initials

Are details of the intended cargo available including Material Safety data Sheets
(where applicable)?

Has a cargo stowage plan been prepared and approved by the Master and
Charterers?

Has the cargo loading / discharging plan been discussed with Officers and Crew
involved in the cargo operation? Have trim, drafts, shear forces, bending moments,
and stability been calculated and found within safe limits at all stages of cargo
loading and de-ballasting operations

Has available water at the berth been confirmed by the port?

Have all cranes, rigging and lifting equipment been inspected, lubricated, and any
defects rectified?

Is the intended cargo operation within the SWL of the lifting equipment?

Is hatch opening equipment in good condition?

Have cargo hold access points been marked as “enclosed spaces” as per VMS
SEP?

Additional Checks For Load Ports:- Initials

Have cargo holds been inspected and cleaned ready for the intended cargo?

Cargo hold fixtures and fittings, such as ladders and railings, found in good order?

Are hold bilges thoroughly clean and have bilge sections been tested?

Have hatches and operating equipment been inspected for general condition?

Have hatch covers been chalk and hose tested and are they watertight? Sufficient
hatch tape onboard for
carriage of water sensitive cargoes?

Are cargo hold tank tops flush and tight? Any old welds or unused securing points
to be removed.

Ballast tanks ‘pressed up’ or empty in preparation for draft survey?

After Berthing Initials

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Has the atmosphere in cargo holds been tested in preparation for access?

Is the bill of lading available for presentation by receivers?

Has a draft survey been carried out?

OOW’s SIGNATURE: MASTER’S SIGNATURE: DATE:

ANY DEFECTS FOUND, WHICH CANNOT BE RECTIFIED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL, ARE

TO BE REPORTED TO THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE IMMEDIATELY AND
PERMISSION OBTAINED TO CONTINUE WITH INTENDED CARGO OPERATIONS