Club’s Ref No : [SurveyId]

SHIP INSPECTION REPORT

Name of Vessel [VesselName] IMO No.

Type of Vessel [VesselType]

Trading Area

Owners Since

Managers Since

Year and Country of Construction

Gross Tonnage Flag

Classification Society Last Drydocked

Next Drydock Due
Next Drydock Due
Class Notation:
Next Drydock Due
Vessel condition at time of inspection:-
(Loading/discharging/repair/laid up/dry dock)

Name of Surveyor

Surveying Company

Date of Survey Place of Survey

Inspection result coding for the main body of the report:-

Yes Inspected & found satisfactory
No Inspected & not found satisfactory
N/A Item not applicable to this vessel
NI Not Inspected

SECTION 1:
 SUMMARY
SURVEYOR’S OPINION OF VESSEL’S MANNING

SURVEYOR’S OPINION OF NAVIGATION STANDARDS

SURVEYOR’S OPINION OF MANAGEMENT STANDARDS (onboard and shore based)

SURVEYOR’S OPINION OF SAFETY STANDARDS

SURVEYOR’S OPINION OF POLLUTION PREVENTION ARRANGEMENTS

SURVEYOR’S OPINION OF VESSEL’S STRUCTURAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITION

SURVEYOR’S OPINION OF VESSEL’S CARGOWORTHINESS

 DEFECTS

 Surveyors should list below all defects and recommendations discovered or made during
survey.
 Two copies of this list should be completed and signed by both the surveyor and vessel’s
Master.
 One copy should be given to the Master and the other retained by the Surveyor. Use
additional pages as necessary.

This list of Defects is for preliminary advice only – the Association’s requirements will
be sent to the Member after the report has been reviewed .

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Surveyor’s signature Master’s signature and ship’s
stamp
 SECTION 2:
2A - MANNING

Appropriate Certification Dangerous Cargo

issued or endorsed by Endorsement
OFFICERS: No. Nationality Flag State (for applicable trade)

Deck

Engineer

STCW familiarisation
CREW: No. Nationality Sea School trained Training
Deck

Engineroom

Other

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Are the officers and crew all fluent in a
common language? If so which language?
Can at least two senior officers speak
maritime English?
Does the number of crew conform to flag
state manning requirements?
In the surveyors opinion do you consider the
flag state manning requirement adequate?
Does the crew have the certificates of
competence required by flag state?
Does watch list provide adequate bridge
manning?
Is the watch system arranged to ensure
watchkeepers are fit for duty and not unduly
fatigued?
Does the vessel have a crew training manual
in appropriate languagee?
Does the Company have a Drug and Alcohol
Policy in place?
Are Senior Officers familiar with the vessels
type and trade?
Does the crew have prior experience and
display competence of the trade and trading
areas the vessel is currently employed on?
Do any of the crew members have first aid
training?
Do the officers have knowledge of related
carriage problems and characteristics of the
cargo carried or the operation (e.g. in the
case of a tow operation, a tandem tow) to be
carried out?
Is the crew employed and managed by a
management company that ensures suitable
qualified personnel?
Are there career prospects for the crew?
Does the company have a briefing/de-
briefing policy for Master/Chief Engineers
prior to joining/signing off?
Are the officers and crew on long term
company contracts?
In the surveyors opinion do the crew appear
happy?

Additional Notes on Manning

 2B - NAVIGATION AND MANAGEMENT

BRIDGE AND RADIO EQUIPMENT: (Strike through those not fitted or not fully operational )

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Magnetic Compass
Gyro Compass
Auto Pilot
ARPA
Radar
Radar Reflection Plotter
Sextant
Chronometer
Speed Log
Echo Sounder
Course Recorder
Steering Gear Alarms
Rudder Angle Indicator
Bridge Control of Main Engine
(Engine telegraph)
Bow Thruster Controls
Revolution Indicator
Engine Movement Recorder
GPS
Loran
Weather Fax
Navigation Light Alarms

Safety of night navigation

NAVIGATION AND MANAGMENT, Cont’d. . . . . . . . . .

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
SSB Radio

VHF Radio

GMDSS
EPIRB: 121.5 MHz
406 MHz
SART

Navtex

AIS
Are Deck Officers familiar with this
equipment?
Does chart folio provide adequate coverage
of vessel’s trading area?
Name source of chart outfit (e.g. B.A., U.S.
and/or local)?
What is the date of the latest Notices to
Mariners on board? state date/week
When was the folio last corrected?
Is there a procedure to ensure out of date
charts are removed?
Are Navigational Publications as required by
Flag State onboard (latest available editions
or equivalent) and fully corrected?
When was the Magnetic Compass last
adjusted?
Is the Compass Deviation Card on display?
Are compass errors checked and recorded
on a regular basis?
Is a Chronometer Rate Book kept?
Are there company standing orders/fleet
instructions on navigational procedures?
Is passage planning undertaken?
NAVIGATION AND MANAGEMENT, Cont’d. . . . . . . . . .

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Is the vessel’s position fixed and plotted on
the chart at regular intervals?
When possible, is position fixing carried out
using more than one method?
Are Deck Officers familiar with all Navigation
Systems?
Are there any written Master’s Standing
Orders?
Is GMDSS Radio Station in accordance with
trading area? (i.e. A1, A2 A3)
Are Deck Officers familiar with radio
equipment and procedures?
Are Statutory Radio Publications latest
editions and fully corrected?
When was the last entry in the Master’s Night
Order Book?
Are log books properly maintained?
Are bilge and tank soundings regularly
recorded?
Are there company standing orders/fleet
instructions on navigational procedures?
Is there an approved stability booklet on
board? If no original or approved copy of the
stability book, is a working copy available?
Is there evidence that the vessel’s stability
was calculated on previous voyages and
during critical periods during cargo opns?
Do Senior Officers show sufficient
familiarisation with the vessel’s particular
stability requirements including FSE?
Are the relevant IMO publications carried on
board?
Is the vessel free of any conditions of class?
Have all structural repairs noted (permanent
or temporary) been approved by Class?
Are the vessel’s Statutory Certificates valid?
Is there a planned maintenance system in
operation: a) on deck?
b) in the engine room?
BRIDGE AND RADIO EQUIPMENT, Cont’d. . . . . . . . . .

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Date and Place of last Port State Inspection
Have all PSC deficiencies raised been
rectified?
Are the following plans displayed and legible:
a) GA Plan
b) Fire & Safety Plan (internal and external)

c) Pipeline Plan
Does company have a Safety Management
System?
Does company have ISM Document of
Compliance for this ship type?
Does vessel have ISM Safety Management
Certificate?
Does vessel have emergency contingency
plans?
Are written records maintained on board
covering events on navigation, cargo work
and E/R opns (e.g bridge note, bell book etc)
Is Ship’s Certification valid (e.g. Statutory
and Class)?
Does vessel comply with ISPS Code or local
security requirements?
During your visit onboard, was there
evidence of compliance with Security Plan
(e.g. gangway manned)?

Additional Notes on Navigation and

Management
 SHORE-BASED SUPPORT

Who in the shore-based management is responsible for:

Vessel maintenance, dry docking and Name / Position

spare parts in Company

Name / Position
Bunkering
in Company
Operational matters including
Name / Position
provision of charts, nautical
in Company
publications, navigation manuals
Name / Position
Recruiting crew
in Company

Training Name / Position

in Company

How often does someone from shore-

based management visit the ship?

Date of last visit

How often do ship/head office

communicate?

Describe procedures for providing shore-

based support in emergency situations
(including weekends and holidays)

Additional information
The availability onboard of any loss
prevention publications or bulletins issued
by Shipowners Club.
Does the vessel have a direct e-mail
address for communication?
The e-mail address of the vessel’s
operator.

Additional Notes on Shore Based

Management
 2C – SAFETY STANDARD

Harness
GogglesSafety

Ear Protection
Safety Boots

Helmets
Coverall
Gloves
Personal Safety Equipment -
DECK

Provided
Habitually used

Harness
GogglesSafety

Ear Protection
Safety Boots

Helmets
Coverall
Gloves
Personal Safety Equipment –
ENGINEROOM

Provided
Habitually used

Yes

N/A
DECK

No

N/I
Remarks
Is the deck machinery well maintained and
guarded where appropriate?
Is deck lighting satisfactory?
Are mooring ropes and wires in good
condition?
Is the means of access to the vessel safe
and in accordance with national standards?
Yes

N/A

MACHINERY SPACES
No

N/I

Remarks
Is lighting satisfactory?
Is machinery guarded where appropriate?
Is lifting gear tested/in good order?
Are floor plates clean, properly secured and
non slip?
Are High Pressure Oil pipes secure and
protectively sheathed?
Is exhaust pipe lagging satisfactory?
Is there a satisfactory outfit of tools, in good
condition and fit for their intended purpose on
board?
Are the bilges clean?
Is there any evidence of temporary pipe line
repairs?
2C – SAFETY STANDARDS, Cont’d. . . . . . . .

Yes

N/A
GENERAL

No

N/I
Remarks
Who is ultimately responsible for safety
within the company? Name
Do Officers and Crew show an adequate
level of safety awareness?
Is all safety equipment in good condition and
regularly tested?
Are work areas clear of rubbish and debris?
Are decks non slip in relevant areas (e.g.
walkways, in vicinity of hydraulic mooring
winches etc.)?
Is there a designated safety officer on board?
Are safety drills regularly carried out and
recorded?
Is there evidence of ongoing crew training?
Is there evidence of an established safety
culture on board?
Is there evidence that safe working practices
are habitually followed?
Are there written procedures for hot work?
Are there written procedures for entry into
enclosed spaces?
Are adequate appropriate safety notices
displayed?
Are there adequate medical facilities and
supplies on board?
Is the internal lighting (accommodation and
stores rooms etc.) adequate throughout?-
Are handrail and ladders in good condition,
clean and free from obstruction?
Is the vessel generally clean, neat and tidy
(i.e. standard of housekeeping)?
Fire safety of galley
Are records maintained of accidents and
incidents?
Do Ship’s staff wear high visibility clothing
(Ro Ro and container vessels etc.)?

Additional Notes on safety

Standards
 2D – POLLUTION CONTROL

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Does this vessel have a SOPEP (Shipboard
Oil Pollution Emergency Plan)?
How frequently are Pollution Drills carried
out?
Date of last Pollution Drill? Date:
Are Company procedures, standing orders
and checklists available for bunkering and
cargo operations?
Do the Master and Crew have a satisfactory
level of Pollution Prevention awareness?
Is the Oil Record Book properly maintained
and up to date?
Is the Oily Water Separator fully operational?
Is the overboard discharge valve secured in
closed position?
Are savealls around bunker connections and
vent pipes adequate and in good condition?
What type of bunker gauging system is
fitted? Details:
Is the bunker gauging system fully operation?
What quantity of absorbent material is
carried on board?
What quantity of dispersants is carried on
board?
Are these adequate/sufficient for the vessel
type?
Is oil spill cleanup equipment deployed on
deck and scuppers plugged during bunkering
and cargo operations (if relevant)?
Does vessel have a garbage management
plan?
Does vessel have a garbage record book?

Are garbage disposal placards displayed?

Additional Notes on Pollution

Control
 2-E – STRUCTURAL & PHYSICAL CONDITION

Yes

N/A
HULL & DECK AREAS

No

N/I
Remarks
Are deck machinery, wires, dogs, cleats, and
roller fairleads etc. well greased and free?
Are the watertight/weathertight doors and
access hatches on weather decks in good
condition?
Did static water pressure test of ballast
tanks/cargo tanks (as applicable) prove
satisfactory?
Date of last hull and main deck steel
thickness gauging
Date of last internal structure
examination/thickness gauging
Is the structural condition of the vessel
acceptable? i.e. no evidence of wastage in
excess of 25% of original thickness.
Describe in general terms the degree of
corrosion (thinning, knifing, excessive scale,
amount of wastage etc)?
If steel renewals carried out during last repair
period – who was the supervising authority?
If the vessels has been modified since
building.

Describe the state of protective coatings

and the current maintenance programme.
(Shell plating, exposed decks etc.)

List of internal spaces examined (Ballast

tanks, cofferdams and void spaces etc.)
and condition found (e.g. state of
coatings, degree of corrosion and if any
steel wastage)
Yes

N/A

MACHINERY etc.
No

N/I

Remarks
Is the main propulsive machinery fully
operational with no reported defects?
Is the steering gear fully operational?
Is the electrical generating machinery fully
operational with no reported defects?
Is the machinery and equipment reportedly
free of intermittent faults?
Is Machinery Space pipework in a
satisfactory condition and free from
temporary repairs?
Is the condition of the electrical wiring
throughout the ship in a safe condition?
Is vessel supplied with sufficient consumable
stores and spare gear?

Additional Notes on Structural &

Physical Condition
 SECTION 2:

3A - CARGOWORTHINESS (applies to all NON TANKERS)

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Are Cranes/Derricks well maintained?
Is the Cargo Gear Book kept up to date?
If applicable is an approved copy of the
Cargo Securing Manual (CSM) available on
board?
Are Deck Officers familiar with the contents?
Is there evidence that the cargo is secured in
accordance with the CSM?

HATCH & HOLD CONDITION

Number of Cargo Holds
Number and Type of Hatches
N/A
Yes

No

N/I Remarks
Was it possible to undertake a
watertightness test of the hatchcovers?
What method was used:
i). Ultra Sonics
ii). Hose test
iii). Chalk test
(strike out non applicable)
Was the test satisfactory?
Are hatch cover sealing arrangements
satisfactory? (incl. compression bars,
rubber packing, cleats, dogs, tarpaulins
etc. as applicable)
Is operation of mechanical
opening/closing arrangements
satisfactory?
Are Hold Ventilators and closing
arrangements in a satisfactory condition?
Are booby hatches, manhole covers etc.
and their sealing arrangements in a
satisfactory condition?
Is the condition of bulkheads and tank
tops satisfactory?
Describe type of Hold Coatings and
condition:
Is the condition of the holds and coatings
(if applicable) acceptable for cargos
vessel is intended to carry?
Describe type and condition of spar and
tank top ceilings:
Are Air Pipes, Sounding Pipes and Filling
Pipes in good condition?
Is suitable protection provided within the
holds for Air Pipes, Sounding Pipes and
Filling Pipes?
Are Hold Ladders and Platforms in an
acceptable condition?
Is Hold Lighting to a satisfactory level?
Are ventilation trunkings in satisfactory
condition?
Did hold bilge pumping system test
satisfactory?
If hold bilge alarms are fitted are they
operational?
Are bilges clean and free from previous
cargoes/debris?

Additional Notes on
Cargoworthiness – Non Tankers

3A (I) - CARGOWORTHINESS (Dry Cargo – Container Vessel

Supplement)
 Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Are Masters instructed to assess the initial
intact stability of the vessel (both prior to and
during a voyage/or berth shift)?
What procedures does the Member have in
place to monitor this is undertaken?
Are the Senior Officers familiar with the
limitations imposed by the vessel’s stability
book?
What method is used to calculate the
vessel’s stability (e.g. manual calculation or
does the vessel have a dedicated computer
and software).
Are stability records maintained on board?
Has the Member given the Master clear
instructions regarding action to be taken if
the vessel stability is called into question?
(e.g. refusing containers).
Are procedures in place prohibiting slack
ballast tanks whilst the vessel is in a loaded
condition?
Is the vessel provided with an approved
cargo securing manual or if not required by
the Flag State, a satisfactory substitute.
If so who is the approving authority and when
was it approved?
What procedures are in place to ensure that
Senior Officers make themselves familiar
with the Cargo Securing Manual?
Are there sufficient lashings onboard in good
condition to ensure compliance with the
Cargo Securing Manual with an acceptable
level of spares?
Are lashing points, deck sockets/shoes and
lashing pots in satisfactory condition?
Is lashing gear in good condition?
If left and right hand twist locks are provided
are they colour coded to ease identification?
Does the Master ensure container lashings
are checked prior to a voyage and thereafter
during the voyage (not applicable for short
sea voyages)?
Are procedures in place to
examine/maintain/repair lashing gear?
Is there evidence to support such procedures
are complied with?
Are reefer connection points in a satisfactory
condition?
Does the Member have IMDG cargo
procedures in place?
Are there procedures in place for the
rejection of damaged containers?

Additional Notes on
Cargoworthiness – Dry Cargo =
Container Vessel Supplement
 3A (II) - CARGOWORTHINESS (Dry Cargo – Ro Ro Vessel
Supplement)
Yes

N/A
No

N/I

Remarks
Cargo Securing Equipment: Type
(Chains, webbing straps, tensioning devices
jacks and trailer trestles etc.)
Is lashing gear in good condition?
Are lashing securing points in good
condition?
Are door sealing arrangements satisfactory?
Are door open alarm and indicators
functioning?
Are loading ramps in good condition?
Are portable car decks and ramps in
satisfactory condition?
Are vehicle decks in a clean condition and oil
free?
Is ventilation system fully operational?

Additional Notes on
Cargoworthiness – Dry Cargo - Ro
Ro Supplement

3A (III) - CARGOWORTHINESS (Dry Cargo – Reefer Vessel

Supplement)
Yes

N/A
No

N/I

Remarks
Describe type of hold insulation.
Is hatch sealing arrangements in good
condition?
Is insulation in good condition?
Are holds clean and odour free?
Are satisfactory means available for
monitoring and recording hold temperatures?
Is refrigeration machinery fully operational
and well maintained?
Is the hold ventilation system satisfactory?
Additional Notes on
Cargoworthiness – Dry Cargo -
Reefer Supplement

3B(I) - CARGOWORTHINESS (TANKERS – OIL, GAS &

CHEMICAL SUPPLEMENT)
Describe or attach plan of cargo tank layout

Describe or attach plan of pipeline system

 Describe type and condition of tank coatings (as applicable) and advise if any restrictions on
grade of cargo that can be carried

Describe tank venting system

Describe condition of pump room (inc. cleanliness, ventilation, access and communication
arrangements)

Describe tank deck fire-fighting arrangements

Deck Foam system

Portable Extinguisher
Deck Fire line
Hydrants / Fire hose box
Flooding system
3B(I) - CARGOWORTHINESS (TANKERS – OIL SUPPLEMENT)

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Do the senior officers have petroleum cargo
endorsements?
Does vessel carry ICS Tanker Safety Guide?
Is vessel fitted with continuous deck edge
coaming around tank deck?
State approx height.
Is vessel fully equipped with scupper plugs
for main deck (including spares)?
How many different grades of cargo can the
vessel carry simultaneously whilst
maintaining two valve separation throughout
the operation?
Can sea suction/discharge lines be
blanked/isolated from cargo system?
Are Drain cocks fitted between sea valves?
Are tank lid securing arrangements in good
condition?
Is tank lid packing in good condition?
Is ullage port packing in good condition?
Is Butterworth cover packing in good
condition?
Is condition of manifold installation (including
valves, blanks, drip trays and savealls)
satisfactory?
Is condition of valve stem packing and
extended spindles satisfactory?
Are manifolds, valves, ports and tank lids
properly labelled?
Does a visual examination of the
pipelines give rise for concern?
Date PV valves and Pipe line safety v/vs last
tested.
Date of last cargo system pipeline pressure
test?
If fitted, was a test of the heating coils
satisfactory? If not tested date of last test.
If fitted are automatic cargo measuring
devices operational? (state type)
If fitted are high level alarms fully
operational?
Were these tested? If not, date of last test
3B(I) - CARGOWORTHINESS (TANKERS – OIL SUPPLEMENT), Cont’d. . . . . .

Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Are cargo pump emergency stops De-clutching via control panel and
operational? engine stop on bridge
Are cargo hoses in good condition?
Are cargo hoses regularly 1. megger tested?
2. pressure tested?
3. Date of test
Does the vessel carry an operational
explosimeter?
Does the vessel carry an operational oxygen
analyser?
Does the vessel carry an oil/water interface
detector?
Is all electrical equipment in designated
hazardous areas (e.g. .fo’c’sle, cargo deck
and pump room) intrinsically safe?
Can the designed cargo pumping rate be
achieved?
Are load/discharge plans prepared?
Are pre load/discharge checks made (safety,
operational & ship/shore liaison?)
Is vessel fitted with Inert Gas?
Has the vessel carried or intends to carry
Bitumen and / or Asphalt?

Additional Notes on
Cargoworthiness – Tankers - Oil
Supplement

3B(II) - CARGOWORTHINESS (TANKERS – GAS SUPPLEMENT)

 Yes

N/A
No

N/I
Remarks
Does the vessel have valid Certificate of
Fitness?
Do the senior officers have gas cargo
endorsements?
Does vessel carry ICS Tanker Safety Guide
Liquefied Gas?
Is the vessel equipped with a comprehensive
procedures and arrangements manual
(including emergency shutdown
procedures)?
Does the vessel carry safety data sheets for
all cargoes she is likely to carry?
Are cargo tank pressure release valve
operable over the entire range of settings
applicable to the cargoes the vessel is fit to
carry?
Does the vessel carry valid test certificates
for cargo tank pressure safety valves? (State
test date)
Are all cargo compartments fitted with fully
operational level, pressure and temperature
indicators (including function of pitot tubes)?
(State last calibration dates)
Are high level alarms operational? (State last
test date)
Are all liquid line, vapour line and
condensate line valves fully operational?
Does a visual examination of the
pipelines give rise for concern?
Date cargo pipelines last pressure tested.
Are manifolds, pipelines, valves, ports and
lids clearly marked?
Is manifold installation (including drip trays
and savealls) satisfactory?
Is the vessel fitted with operational inert gas
system?
Are cargo tank hatches gastight?
Are cargo containment internals in
satisfactory condition?
Are the cargo tanks free of any significant
build up of scale?
Are the vent risers free of any significant
build up of scale?
Are Deck Pressure vessels in good condition
(i.e. show no signs of heavy pitting etc.?)
Are cargo tank deck seals watertight?
Are all void spaces fitted with operational
bilge alarms?
Date bilge alarms last tested
3B(I) - CARGOWORTHINESS (TANKERS – GAS SUPPLEMENT), Cont’d. . .

Are void space fixed gas detection systems

operational?
Is cargo liquefaction machinery fully
operational (e.g. automation and expansion
valves)?
Is the vessel supplied with sufficient
decontamination showers and eye washes?
Is the vessel supplied with sufficient
emergency escape BA sets?
Is the vessel equipped with oxygen
resuscitation equipment?
Is the vessel equipped with CABA
compressor?
Is the deck waterspray system operational?
Are gas detection tubes (Draeger or similar)
provided for range of cargoes carried?
Are gas freeing arrangements and
procedures satisfactory?

Additional Notes on
Cargoworthiness – Tankers - Gas
Supplement

3B(III) - CARGOWORTHINESS (TANKERS – CHEMICAL SUPPLEMENT)

Yes

N/A
No

N/I

Remarks
Does the vessel have a valid Certificate of
Fitness?
Do senior officers have valid chemical cargo
endorsements?
Does vessel carry chemical data sheets for
all cargoes she is likely to carry?
Does vessel carry a copy of the BHC/IBC
Code?
Does vessel carry a tank cleaning manual
e.g. Verways?
Does vessel carry chemicals/equipment for
testing tank cleanliness?
Are vapour detection tubes (Draeger or
similar) provided for range of cargoes
carried?
Does vessel carry ICS Tanker Safety Guide –
Chemicals?
Is vessel equipped with UTI
(ullage/temperature/interface) sets?
Is vessel equipped with return vent lines for
closed loading?
Is vessel equipped with an emergency cargo
pump?
Does a visual examination of the
pipelines give rise for concern?
Date cargo pipelines last pressure tested.
Are manifolds, pipelines, valves, ports
and lids clearly marked?
Is vessel equipped with a cargo sample
locker conforming to the requirements of the
IBC Code?
Are cargo tank high level alarms fully
operational?
Is vessel equipped with sufficient chemical
protection suits?
Is vessel equipped with sufficient emergency
escape BA sets?
Is vessel equipped with CABA compressor?
Is vessel equipped with oxygen resuscitation
equipment?
Is vessel equipped with chemical antidotes?
Is vessel equipped with adequate
decontamination showers/eye baths?
Is vessel equipped with toxic vapour
detection equipment?
Does vessel carry safety equipment
inspection log?
Does vessel have comprehensive
contingency plans for spills?
3B(I) - CARGOWORTHINESS (TANKERS – CHEMICAL SUPPLEMENT), Cont’d. . .

Date of last spill exercise

Additional Notes on
Cargoworthiness – Tankers -
Chemical Supplement
3C - CARGOWORTHINESS (PASSENGER VESSELS)
Yes

N/A
No

N/I

Remarks
Is means of access to and from the vessel
safe for passengers, especially the elderly
and small children?
Is the means of access manned while
passengers are embarking/disembarking?
Is the means of access adequately lit?
Does the means of access have good non-
slip properties?
Are all passenger spaces fitted with non-slip
flooring (especially adjacent to weather deck
doors, in bars, in toilets and areas where the
floor may become wet?
Are all floor coverings in good condition,
even and free from tripping hazards?
Are all door sills marked with high visibility
paint of otherwise clearly defined?
Are all changes in deck level (steps, ramps
etc.) visually highlighted?
Are adequate appropriate safety notices
relating to passenger movement around the
vessel displayed?
Are passengers prohibited from entering
working areas of deck, e.g. mooring areas?
Are all stairways provided with handrails on
both sides?
Are Passenger toilet decks dry and non slip?
Are all areas to which passengers have
access adequately lit?
Are Passenger areas regularly inspected for
hazards etc. (especially prior to passenger
boarding)?
Is there a working public address system
operating throughout the passenger spaces?
Are safety briefings/announcements made
before the vessel sets sail?
Are additional safety announcements made
as appropriate, e.g. if weather worsens?
Are all safety announcements recorded in the
vessel’s logbooks?
Are galley hygiene standards satisfactory?
Are all incidents involving passenger injury
recorded in the logbook/accident book,
however minor?

Additional Notes on
Cargoworthiness – Passenger
Vessels