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7/23/2019 General Survey Report

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Club’s Ref No : [Survey Id]

SHIP INSPECTION REPORT

Name of Vessel [Vessel Present / Previous Name ] IMO No.

Type of Vessel [Vessel Type]

Trading Area:

Owners: Since:

Managers: Since:

Year and Country of Construction/Rebuild:

Gross Tonnage: Flag:

Classif ication Society/ Recognised

Organisation: Last Drydocked / In Water Survey:

Class Notation:Next Drydock / In Water surveyDue:

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 & HYGIENE 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 duringsurvey.

Two copies of this list should be completed and signed by both the surveyor and vessel’sMaster.

One copy should be given to the Master and the other retained by the Surveyor. Useadditional 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’sstamp



SECTION 2:

2A - MANNING

OFFICERS: NO Nationali ty

AppropriateCertification issuedor endorsed by Flag

State

CargoEndorsement

(for applicable tradeoil/chem./gas etc)

Deck

Reqd No as per minsafe manning cert

Engine


CREW:

Deck


Engine


Other


Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks Are the officers and crew fluent in a commonlanguage? If so which language?

Can at least two senior officers speak maritimeEnglish?

Does Manning comply with Minimum SafeManning Certificate?

In the surveyor’s opinion is the flag statemanning requirement adequate?

Is the watch system arranged to ensure watchkeepers are not unduly fatigued?

Are Record of Crew rest hours available as

per STCW (Manila Amendments)?

Does the vessel have a crew training manualin the working language?

Does the Company have a Drug and AlcoholPolicy in place?

Are the Officers familiar with the vessels typeand trade?

Does the company have a briefing/de-briefingpolicy for Master/Chief Engineers?

In the surveyors opinion do the crew appearcompetent?

Additional Notes on Manning



2B - NAVIGATION AND MANAGEMENT

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Are All Bridge & Navigational equipmentoperational as per flag state requirements?

Are Deck Officers familiar with the navigationalequipment?

Do the available charts onboard provideadequate coverage of vessel’s trading area?

Is the vessel using paper charts or ECDIS fornavigation? Is ECDIS type approved?

Are the charts corrected to the latest Notices toMariners / chart corrections on board?

(For both paper & electronic )

Are Officers familiar with ECDIS & appropriatelytrained ?

Are expired charts removed from the chart

folios?

Are Navigational & Radio Publications asrequired by Flag State onboard & updated?

Is the Compass Deviation Card on display?

When was the Compass last adjusted?

Are compass errors checked & recorded on aregular basis?

Is GMDSS Radio Station in accordance withtrading area? (i.e. A1, A2 A3)

Are there company standing orders/fleet

instructions on navigational procedures?

Is passage planning undertaken?

Is the vessel’s position fixed /checked atappropriate intervals?

Are there any written Master’s Standing Orders?

Is the Master’s Night Order Book filled inregularly as required?

Are log books properly maintained?

Are bilge and tank soundings regularlyrecorded, preferably on a daily basis?

Is there an approved stability booklet on board?If not, is there a working copy ?

Is there evidence that the vessel’s stability wascalculated on previous voyages and duringcritical periods during cargo operations?

Do Senior Officers show sufficient familiarisationwith the vessel’s stability requirements includingFSE?

Is the vessel free of any conditions of class or

any other defects raised by Certifying Authority? Are all structural repairs noted (permanent ortemporary including any doubler plates)approved by Class / Certifying Authority?



Is there a planned maintenance system inoperation: a) on deck?

b) in the engine room?

Date and Place of last Port State Inspection

Have all PSC deficiencies raised been rectifiedor if ongoing, is there a plan of action towardsrectification within stipulated time?

Are the following plans displayed and legible:a) GA Plan

b) Fire & Safety Plan (internal and external)

c) Pipeline Plan

Does vessel have emergency contingencyplans?

Does company have a Safety ManagementSystem?

Does the company have an ISM Document ofCompliance for the ship type?

Does vessel have ISM Safety ManagementCertificate?

Are written records maintained on boardcovering events on navigation, cargo work andE/R operations (e.g deck & engine log books,bell book etc)?

Does the vessel have an approved ShipSecurity Plan?

During your visit onboard, was there evidence ofcompliance with Ship Security Plan (e.g. accesscontrol, cargo operation & store lifting)?

Are the vessel’s Statutory & Class Certificatesvalid?

Additional notes on Navigation /Management & Certificates



2C – SAFETY STANDARD

Personal SafetyEquipment - DECK

S a f e t y

B o o t s

G l o v e s

C o v e r a l l

H e l m e t s

S a f e t y

G o g g l e s

H a r n e s s

E a r

P r o t e c t i o n

Provided

Habitually used

Personal SafetyEquipment –ENGINEROOM

S a f e t y

B o o t s

G l o v e s

C o v e r a l l

H e l m e t s

S a f e t y

G o g g l e s

H a r n e s s

E a r

P r o t e c t i o n

Provided

Habitually used

DECK Y e

s N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Is the deck machinery well maintained andguarded where appropriate?

Is deck lighting satisfactory?

Are mooring ropes & wires in good condition?

Is the means of access to the vessel safe andin accordance with national standards?

Are mooring decks marked with snap-backzones?

MACHINERY SPACES Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Is the main propulsive machinery fully

operational with no reported defects?

Is the steering gear fully operational?

Are the generators fully operational with noreported defects?

Is the machinery and equipment reportedlyfree of intermittent faults?

Is Machinery Space pipework in a satisfactorycondition and free from temporary repairs?

Is the condition of the electrical wiringthroughout the ship in a safe condition?

Is vessel supplied with sufficient consumablestores and spare gear?

Is the lighting satisfactory?

Is machinery guarded where appropriate?

Is lifting gear tested/in good order & the SWLmarked?

Are floor plates clean, properly secured andnon slip?

Are High Pressure Oil pipes secure andprotectively sheathed?

Is exhaust pipe lagging satisfactory?

Is there a satisfactory outfit of tools, in goodcondition and fit for their intended purpose?

Are the bilges clean?



Is the emergency escape route well signed /unobstructed?

Stern seals: Any sign of leak; when lastrenewed?

GENERAL Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Are all safety equipment in good condition

and regularly tested with the maintenancerecords kept up to date?

Are decks non slip in relevant areas?

Is there a designated safety officer on board?

Are safety drills regularly carried out andrecorded? Is there a drill schedule on board?

Is there evidence of ongoing crew training?How is this carried out?

Is there evidence of an established safety

culture on board?Is there a permit to work system includingwritten procedures for hot work, entry intoenclosed spaces, working aloft/outboard etc?

Are adequate and appropriate safety noticesdisplayed?

Are there adequate medical facilities andsupplies on board?

Is the lighting adequate throughout?

Are handrail and ladders in good condition,clean and free from obstruction?

Is the vessel generally clean, neat and tidy?(standard of housekeeping)

Does the galley have adequate fire protectiondevices including the fire blanket?

Is Fire safety precautions adequate in thegalley?

Are records maintained of accidents andincidents?

Is the vessel provided with an approved cargosecuring manual?

Additional Notes on safety

Standards



2D – POLLUTION CONTROL

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Does this vessel have an approved ShipboardOil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) orShipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan(SMPEP)?

Are Pollution Drills carried out regularly?

Are Company procedures, standing orders andcheck lists available for bunkering & cargooperations?

Do the Master and Crew have a satisfactorylevel of Pollution Prevention awareness?

Is the Oil Record Book maintained up to dateand correctly filled up?

Is the Oily Water Separator fully operational?

Is the OWS overboard discharge valve secured

in closed position with appropriate notice againstunauthorised opening?

Are savealls (drip trays) around cargo / bunkerconnections and air / vent pipes adequate and ingood condition?

Is there sufficient oil spill cleanup equipment?

Are the scuppers plugged during bunkering andcargo operations?

Does vessel have a garbage management plan& garbage record book?

Are garbage disposal placards displayed?



2-E – STRUCTURAL & PHYSICAL CONDITION

HULL & DECK AREAS Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Are deck machinery, wires, dogs, cleats, androller fairleads etc. well greased?

Are the WT doors and access hatches onweather decks in good condition?

In the surveyor’s opinion was it necessary tocarry out a static water pressure test ofcargo/ballast tanks? If yes, then what was theresult?

Has the vessels been modified since building?If so was this approved and by whom? Has thestability been recalculated after modification andamended plans/ stability book available?

Date of hull, main deck & internal structurethickness gauging?

Is the structural condition of the vesselacceptable?( i.e. no evidence of wastage in

excess of 25% of original thickness).If steel renewals carried out during last repairperiod, was it carried out under the supervisionof the Class / Flag Authority?

Describe the state of protective coatings and thecurrent maintenance programme. (Shell plating,exposed decks etc.)

Condition of internal spaces examined (Ballasttanks, cofferdams, void spaces etc.) State ofcoatings, degree of corrosion and steel wastage

Additional Notes on Structural &Physical Condition



SECTION 3:

3A - CARGOWORTHINESS (Dry Cargo Vessels)

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Number of Cargo Holds

Number and Type of Hatches

Are Cranes/Derricks & cargo gear, blocks & wireswell maintained, tested & marked with SWL?

Is the Cargo Gear Book kept up to date?

Are procedures are in place to ensure that SeniorOfficers make themselves familiar with the CargoSecuring Manual?

Is there evidence that the cargo is secured inaccordance with the CSM?

Are the hatch covers weather tight?

What method was used?

(strike out non applicable)

UltraSonic

Hose testChalktest

Light test

Are hatch cover sealing arrangements satisfactory?(incl. compression bars, rubber packing, cleats,dogs, tarpaulins etc. as applicable)

Is operation of mechanical opening/closingarrangements satisfactory?

Are Hold Ventilators, trunking and closingarrangements 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 topssatisfactory?

Is the condition of holds and coatings acceptablefor the cargoes vessel is intended to carry?

Are Air Pipes, Sounding Pipes and Filling Pipes ingood condition?

Are Hold ladders and platforms in an acceptablecondition?

Is Hold Lighting to a satisfactory level?

Did hold bilge pumping system test satisfactory?

If hold bilge alarms are fitted are they operational?

Are bilges clean and free from previouscargoes/debris?

Are draft marks legible & Hydrostatic particulars fordraft survey calculations including draft & trimcorrections available on board?

Additional Notes on Cargoworthiness:



3A (I) - CARGOWORTHINESS (Container Vessel Supplement)

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Are there sufficient lashings in good condition toensure compliance with the Cargo Securing Manualwith an acceptable level of spares?

Are lashing points, deck sockets/shoes and lashing

bins in satisfactory condition?

If left and right hand twist locks are provided arethey colour coded to ease identification?

Are the containers checked when receiving themon board?

Is it verified that the vessel will be stable during allstages of cargo operations?

Does the Master ensure container lashings arechecked prior to a voyage and during voyageincluding soon after encountering bad weather?

Are procedures in place to examine &repair/replace lashing gear?

Is there evidence to support such procedures arecomplied with?

Are reefer connection points in a satisfactorycondition? Are extension cables available in casethe stowage requires the reefer to be stowed awayfrom the point?

Is there a procedure to ensure adequate reeferspares for on board repairs?

Is there a procedure and record of reefer monitoringduring voyage?

Does the vessel have a procedure for IMDG cargooperation & carriage?

Is the vessel provided with adequate fire fightingappliances for IMDG cargo carriage?

Are there procedures in place for the rejection ofdamaged containers?

Additional Notes on Cargoworthiness –Container Vessels



3A (II) - CARGOWORTHINESS (Ro Ro Vessel Supplement)

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Cargo Securing Equipment:

Chains, webbing straps, tensioning devices jacksand trailer trestles etc. 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 satisfactorycondition?

Are vehicle decks in a clean condition and oil free?

Is ventilation system fully operational?

Is sufficient guidance given by crew for parking

vehicles?

Additional notes on Cargoworthiness – RoRO’s

3A (III) - CARGOWORTHINESS – Reefer Vessel Supplement

Y e s

N o

N / A

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 andrecording hold temperatures?

Is refrigeration machinery fully operational and wellmaintained?

Is the hold ventilation system satisfactory?

Additional notes on Cargoworthiness – ReeferVessel’s



3B - 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 gradeof cargo that can be carried

Describe tank venting system

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

Describe tank deck fire-fighting arrangements:

Deck Foam system

Portable Extinguisher

Deck Fire line

Hydrants / Fire hose boxFlooding system



3B(I) - CARGOWORTHINESS (TANKERS – OIL SUPPLEMENT)

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Do the senior officers have petroleum cargoendorsements?

Does vessel carry ICS Tanker Safety Guide?

Is vessel fitted with continuous deck edgecoaming? State approx height.

Is vessel fully equipped with scupper plugs for maindeck (including spares)?

How many different grades of cargo can the vesselcarry simultaneously whilst maintaining two valveseparation 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 goodcondition?

Are the packings of tank lids, ullage ports &butterworth covers in good condition?

Is condition of manifold installation (includingvalves, blanks, drip trays and savealls) satisfactory?

Is condition of valve stem packing and extendedspindles satisfactory?

Are manifolds, valves, ports and tank lids properlylabelled?

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 devicesoperational? (state type)

If fitted are high level alarms fully operational?

Were these tested? If not, date of last test

Are cargo pump emergency stops operational?(De-clutching via control panel and engine stop onbridge)

Are cargo hoses in good condition?

Are cargo hoses regularly 1. megger tested?

2. pressure tested?

Does the vessel carry an operational explosimeter?

Does the vessel carry an operational oxygenanalyser?

Does the vessel carry an oil/water interfacedetector?

Are all electrical equipment in designatedhazardous areas (e.g. .fo’c’sle, cargo deck andpump room) intrinsically safe?



Are load/discharge plans prepared?

Are pre load/discharge checks made (safety,operational & ship/shore liaison?)

Is vessel fitted with Inert Gas?

Does vessel carry a tank cleaning manual e.g.Verways?

Does vessel have comprehensive contingencyplans for spills?

Date of last spill exercise

Is the vessel supplied with sufficient emergencyescape BA sets?

Is the vessel equipped with oxygen resuscitationequipment?

Is the vessel equipped with CABA compressor?

Has the vessel carried or intends to carry Bitumenand / or Asphalt?

For Thai Tankers, has there been a SIREinspection or Thairec inspection carried out withinthe last year? (please attach a copy with this reportif available)

Additional Notes on Cargoworthiness –Tankers - Oil Supplement



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

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Does the vessel have valid Certificate of Fitness?

Do the senior officers have gas cargoendorsements?

Does vessel carry ICS Tanker Safety GuideLiquefied Gas?

Is the vessel equipped with a comprehensiveprocedures and arrangements manual (includingemergency shutdown procedures)?

Does the vessel carry safety data sheets for allcargoes she is likely to carry?

Are cargo tank pressure release valve operableover the entire range of settings applicable to thecargoes the vessel is fit to carry?

Does the vessel carry valid test certificates for

cargo tank pressure safety valves? (State testdate)

Are all cargo compartments fitted with fullyoperational level, pressure and temperatureindicators (including function of pitot tubes)? (Statelast calibration dates)

Are high level alarms operational? (State last testdate)

Are all liquid line, vapour line and condensate linevalves fully operational?

Does a visual examination of the pipelines giverise for concern?

Date cargo pipelines last pressure tested.

Are manifolds, pipelines, valves, ports and lidsclearly marked?

Is manifold installation (including drip trays andsavealls) satisfactory?

Is the vessel fitted with operational inert gassystem?

Are cargo tank hatches gastight?

Are cargo containment internals in satisfactory

condition? Are the cargo tanks free of any significant build upof scale?

Are the vent risers free of any significant build upof 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 bilgealarms?

Date bilge alarms last tested

Are void space fixed gas detection systemsoperational?



Is cargo liquefaction machinery fully operational(e.g. automation and expansion valves)?

Is the vessel supplied with sufficientdecontamination showers and eye washes?

Is the vessel supplied with sufficient emergencyescape BA sets?

Is the vessel equipped with oxygen resuscitationequipment?

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 proceduressatisfactory?

Additional Notes on Cargoworthiness-

Gas Supplement



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

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Does the vessel have a valid Certificate ofFitness?

Do senior officers have valid chemical cargoendorsements?

Does vessel carry chemical data sheets for allcargoes she is likely to carry?

Does vessel carry a BHC/IBC Code?

Does vessel carry a tank cleaning manual e.g.Verways?

Does vessel carry chemicals/equipment fortesting 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 forclosed loading?

Is vessel equipped with emergency cargo pump?

Does a visual examination of the pipelines giverise for concern?

Are the cargo pipelines regularly pressure tested.

Are manifolds, pipelines, valves, ports and lids

clearly marked?

Is vessel equipped with a cargo sample lockerconforming to the IBC Code?

Are cargo tank high level alarms fully operational

Is vessel equipped with sufficient chemicalprotection suits?

Is vessel equipped with sufficient emergencyescape BA sets?

Is vessel equipped with CABA compressor?

Is vessel equipped with oxygen resuscitationequipment?

Is vessel equipped with chemical antidotes?

Is vessel equipped with adequatedecontamination showers/eye baths?

Is vessel equipped with toxic vapour detectionequipment?

Does vessel carry safety equipment inspectionlog?

Does vessel have comprehensive contingency

plans for spills?Date of last spill exercise

Additional Notes on Cargoworthiness – Tankers - Chemical Supplement



3C - CARGOWORTHINESS (PASSENGER VESSELS)

Y e s

N o

N / A

N / I

Remarks

Is means of access to and from the vessel safefor passengers, especially the elderly and smallchildren?

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-slipproperties?

Are all passenger spaces fitted with non-slipflooring (especially adjacent to weather deckdoors, in bars, in toilets and areas where the floormay become wet?

Are all floor coverings in good condition, even andfree from tripping hazards?

Are all door sills marked with high visibility paintorf otherwise clearly defined?

Are all changes in deck level (steps, ramps etc.)visually highlighted?

Are adequate appropriate safety notices relatingto passenger movement around the vesseldisplayed?

Are passengers prohibited from entering workingareas of deck, e.g. mooring areas?

Are all stairways provided with handrails on bothsides?

Are Passenger toilet decks dry and non slip?

Are all areas to which passengers have accessadequately lit?

Are Passenger areas regularly inspected forhazards etc. (especially prior to passengerboarding)?

Is there a working public address systemoperating throughout the passenger spaces?

Are safety video / demonstrations/briefing /announcements made before departure?

Are additional safety announcements made as

appropriate, e.g. if weather worsens?

Are all safety announcements recorded in thevessel’s logbooks?

Are galley hygiene standards satisfactory?

Are all incidents involving passenger injuryrecorded in the logbook/accident book, howeverminor?

Additional Notes on Cargoworthiness – Passenger Vessels

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