VIQ - Question Only
VIQ - Question Only
SIRE
1.10. Date and time the inspector boarded the vessel (Time)
1.11. Date and time the inspector departed the vessel (Time)
1.14. Is an up to date OCIMF Harmonised Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (HVPQ) maintained and is it readily available? (Yes/No)
1.20. Date the current operator assumed responsibility for the vessel: (Date)
1.21. Date of the last port State control inspection: (Date/Not Applicable)
1.25. Date of departure from the last class-credited drydock/repair period or in water survey (Date/Not Applicable)
1.26. Does the vessel have a recent class Survey Status Report and are past Class Survey Records complete: (Yes/No/Not Applicable)
2. Additional Comments
1.99. Additional Comments (Memo)
2.1.9. What is the vessel's designation as recorded in the IOPP Certificate, Form B, Question 1.11? (Lookup/Not Applicable)
2.2. Is the vessel's P and I Club a member of the International Group? (Yes/No)
2.4. Does the Operator's representative visit the vessel at least bi-annually? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2.5. Is a recent operator's internal audit report available and is a close-out system in place for dealing with non-conformities? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
2.6. Does the Master review the safety management system, report to the operator on any deficiencies and does the operator respond to the
Master's review? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2.8. Has the vessel been enrolled in a Classification Society Condition Assessment programme (CAP)? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2.9. Are procedures in place to carry out regular inspections of cargo and ballast tanks, void spaces, trunks and cofferdams by the vessel's
personnel and are records maintained? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4. Anti Pollution
2.10. Are the Engine Room (Part I) and Cargo (Part II) Oil Record Books (ORBs) correctly completed, free of any pollution incidents, violations
and are slop/waste oil disposal certificates provided? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2.11. If the disposal of engine room oily water or sludge to a cargo or slop tank has taken place, has the event been recorded in both Oil Record
Books, was the receiving tank free of cargo and have the transfer arrangements been approved as per IOPP Form B? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
2.12. Is the vessel in possession of an approved Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Management Plan and the deck officers aware of the
general contents and requirements of the plan? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2.13. Is the vessel provided with an approved Ballast Water and Sediments Management Plan, are records maintained of all ballast water
exchanges or treatment operations and are the officers aware of BWM requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2.14. Does the vessel have a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and are officers aware of the general requirements relating to
5. Structure
2.15. Is the vessel free of any documentary or visual evidence to indicate any structural concerns? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2.16. If any cargo / ballast tanks, void or hold spaces were sighted from the deck, were they in good order, free from oil contamination and
could the vessel easily check or sample segregated ballast prior to deballasting? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6. Additional Comments
2.99. Additional Comments (Memo)
3.2. Are the STCW and flag Administration's regulations that control hours of work to minimise fatigue being followed and are all personnel
maintaining hours of rest records in compliance with MLC or STCW requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
3.3. Are all personnel able to communicate effectively in a common language? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
3.4. Has the Master attended a ship handling course where applicable? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2. Crew Qualifications
3.5. Does the officers' matrix posted for the vessel on the SIRE website accurately reflect the information relating to the officers on board at
the time of the inspection? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
3.6. Are those officers who have immediate responsibility for cargo transfer, in possession of the Certificates of Specialized Training as
applicable to the type of cargo being carried? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
3.7. If the vessel is equipped with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) have the Master and deck officers undertaken
both, generic training and type-specific familiarisation on the system fitted onboard? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4. Additional Comments
3.99. Additional Comments (Memo)
4.2. Is the vessel maintaining an adequate record of all navigational activities, both at sea and during pilotage? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
4.3. Are procedures in place for the testing of bridge equipment before arrival / departure and check-lists in effective use for pre-arrival,
pre-departure, watch handover and master-pilot exchange? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.4. Are fire and safety rounds being completed after each watch, recorded in the deck log and are the staff conducting the rounds aware of
their duties here? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.5. Are the deck officers' familiar with the operators Under Keel Clearance policy, able to demonstrate satisfactory UKC calculations for the
last voyage and is the policy comprehensive? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.6. Has the Bridge been adequately manned at all stages of the voyage and at anchor and were lookout arrangements adequate? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
2. Navigation Equipment
4.7. Is navigation equipment appropriate for the size of the vessel and in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.8. Are navigation lights in good order, the OOW aware of the procedures for testing the lights and actions in event of failure? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
4.9. Are the Standard Magnetic and Gyro compasses in good order and is the OOW aware of the requirements for taking compass errors and is
the compass error book maintained. (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.10. Was the hand steering in use for the vessels transit from pilotage to the berth as appropriate and are deck officer's familiar with the
changeover from hand steering to auto and vice versa? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.11. Are the Deck Officers familiar with procedures to retain the VDR data in the event of an incident? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.12. Is there an effective Chart and Publication (Paper and Electronic) Management System in place and are the deck officer's familiar with
the process including the effective management of T and P notices? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.13. Are deck officers aware of the requirements for managing Navtex and Navarea Warnings and is there evidence of an effective system in
place to monitor these warnings? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.14. Are Master and deck officer's familiar with the operation of the ECDIS system fitted on board? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.15. Is the master and deck officers' familiar with the safety parameter settings for the ECDIS and have the safety settings been correctly
applied for the vessels passage? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.17. Are the master and deck officers aware of the requirements of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) and does the
system fitted meet SOLAS and flag state requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.18. Has the vessel been safely navigated in compliance with international regulations and are deck officers' familiar with these
requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.19. Is the master and deck officers aware of the requirements for the echo sounder and is there evidence that it has been in use as
appropriate during the voyage? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.20. Was a comprehensive berth to berth passage plan available for the previous voyage and were the deck officers aware of position fixing
requirements including the use of parallel indexing both at sea and during pilotage? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
3. Communications
4.21. Are deck officers' familiar with the preparation and transmission of distress and urgency messages on the GMDSS equipment, are
instructions clearly displayed and equipment in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.22. Are officers aware of the function of the ship security alert system and how it operates? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.23. Are the officers aware of the periodical test requirements for GMDSS equipment and is the radio logbook correctly maintained with
entries of such tests? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.24. Is there a maintenance programme in place to ensure availability of the radio equipment? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.25. Is the satellite EPIRB fitted, armed, labelled correctly and inspected in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
4.26. Is the vessel equipped with sufficient intrinsically safe portable radios for use on deck? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4.27. Are survival craft portable VHF radios and Search and Rescue Locating Devices in good order and charged? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
4. Additional Comments
4.99. Additional Comments (Memo)
5.2. Is there evidence of a permit to work system in place for hazardous activities, are the crew aware of these requirements and is there
documented evidence of compliance? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.3. Is the appointed Safety Officer suitably trained, aware of his responsibilities and is there evidence to show that the safety officer has been
effectively performing duties associated with this role? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.4. Are the ship's officers able to demonstrate their familiarisation with the operation of fixed and portable firefighting, lifesaving and other
emergency equipment? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.5. Are the crew aware of the requirements for wearing personal protective equipment such as boiler suits, safety footwear, eye and ear
protection, safety harnesses, respiratory and chemical protective equipment? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.6. Is all electronic equipment in use in gas hazardous areas intrinsically safe? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.7. Are crew members participating in safety meetings and is there evidence of effective discussions on safety related issues with shore
management feedback? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.8. Are the crew aware of the requirements for reporting of accidents, incidents, non-conformities and near misses and is there an effective
system of reporting and follow up investigation in place? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.9. Are the officers and ratings aware of the requirements of the ISGOTT Ship/Shore Safety Check List (SSSCL) and are the provisions of the
check list being complied with? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.10. Are the crew aware of the requirements to keep external doors, ports and windows closed in port and is the accommodation space
atmosphere maintained at a slightly higher pressure than that of the ambient air? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.11. Is all loose gear on deck, machinery rooms, stores and in internal spaces properly secured? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.13. Are the crew familiar with their duties in the event of an emergency and are emergency drills being carried out as required? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
5.14. Are the crew familiar with their duties during lifeboat and fire drills and are drills being performed effectively and on a frequency meeting
SOLAS and flag state requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.15. Is there evidence of regular training in the use of life-saving equipment undertaken and are crew familiar with those requirements and
the location / contents of the training manuals? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.17. Are the crew aware of safe entry procedures into the pump room, compressor rooms and trunk spaces as applicable and are safe entry
procedures being followed? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.18. Are pump room, compressor rooms and trunk spaces (as applicable) adequately ventilated? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.19. Are the officers aware of the correct settings of pump room fire and flooding dampers and are the dampers clearly marked and in good
order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.20. Are the crew aware of the permanent arrangements provided for lifting an incapacitated person from the cargo and, if applicable, the
ballast pumproom, including provision of a suitable stretcher or harness and is the equipment in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
5.22. Where a fixed system to monitor flammable atmospheres in non-cargo spaces is fitted, are recorders and alarms in order? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
5.25. Are officers aware of safety guidelines for electric welding equipment, are written guidelines posted and equipment in good order?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.26. Is gas welding and burning equipment in good order and spare oxygen and acetylene cylinders stored apart in a well-ventilated location
outside of the accommodation and engine room? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.29. Are lifeboats, including their equipment and launching mechanisms, in good order and have they been launched and manoeuvred in the
water in accordance with SOLAS requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.30. Is the rescue boat, including its equipment and launching arrangement, in good order and officers' familiar with the launch procedures?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.31. Are lifebuoys, associated equipment and pyrotechnics in good order, clearly marked and are there clear procedures in place to ensure
that only intrinsically safe lights are located in the gas hazardous areas? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.32. Are lifejackets in good order and correctly located? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.33. Are immersion suits in a good order, correctly positioned and officers aware of maintenance and carriage requirements? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
5.35. Are the crew aware of the fixed firefighting equipment fitted, are ship specific firefighting equipment maintenance instructions available
and is maintenance being carried out? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.36. Are records available to show that samples of foam compound have been tested at regular intervals? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.37. Are the crew aware of the location and use of the International Shore Connection, is it readily available externally, is a fire control plan
exhibited within the accommodation, also a copy available externally and equipment correctly marked on the plan? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
5.38. Are fire mains, pumps, hoses, nozzles and isolating valves in good order, available for immediate use and clearly marked? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
5.39. Are officers aware of the requirements for testing fixed fire detection and alarm systems and are the systems in good order and tested
regularly? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.40. Are the crew familiar with the fixed fire extinguishing systems, where fitted, are they in good order and are clear operating instructions
posted? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.41. Is the emergency fire pump in full operational condition, starting instructions clearly displayed and are officers able to operate the
pump? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.42. Are portable fire extinguishers in good order with operating instructions clearly marked and are crew members familiar with their
operation? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.44. Are crew members familiar with the donning of Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD's) located in the accommodation, engine
room and pump room (as applicable) and are they in good order and ready for immediate use? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5.45. Are fire flaps clearly marked to indicate the spaces they serve and is there evidence of regular testing and maintenance? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
10. Access
5.47. Is the vessel provided with a safe means of access and are all available means of access (gangway / accommodation ladder / pilot ladder
/ transfer basket) in good order and well maintained? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.2. Is the ship fitted with a main deck boundary coaming and scupper arrangement that is effectively plugged during operations? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
6.3. Are means readily available for dealing with small oil or chemical spills? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.5. If ballast lines pass through cargo and/or Bunker tanks are they tested regularly, and the results recorded? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
6.6. Are adequate manifold spill containers and gratings in place under the cargo manifolds, fitted with suitable drainage arrangements and
are they empty? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.7. Have bunker pipelines been satisfactorily tested on an annual basis and is there suitable evidence of this test? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
6.8. Are unused cargo and bunker pipeline manifolds fully bolted and are all drains, vents and unused gauge stems, suitably blanked or
capped? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.9. Is suitable spill containment fitted around all fuel, diesel and lubricating oil tank vents and hydraulic deck machinery? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
6.10. Are the arrangements for the disposal of oily water in the forecastle and other internal spaces adequate and are officers aware of these
requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.12. Are adequate arrangements provided for pipeline draining and the disposal of pump room bilge accumulations? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
6.13. If an ODME is fitted, is it in good order, well maintained and any operational downtime recorded in the ORB? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
6.15. Are emergency bilge pumping arrangements ready for immediate use; is the emergency bilge suction clearly identified and, where fitted,
is the emergency overboard discharge valve provided with a notice warning against accidental opening? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.16. Have disposals of sludge and other machinery waste been conducted in accordance with MARPOL requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
6.17. Is the oily water separator in good order, free from unauthorised modifications and are the engineers well familiar with its operation and
data recovery procedure where applicable? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.18. Are specific warning notices posted to safeguard against the accidental opening of the overboard discharge valve from the oily water
separator? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.19. If the oily water separator is not fitted with an automatic stopping device, do entries in the Oil Record Book Part 1 indicate that it has not
been used in a Special Area? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6.20. Is the vessel correctly segregating garbage and able to store garbage in a safe hygienic manner onboard and is the garbage being
handled in accordance with the vessel's garbage management plan and is garbage record book being correctly maintained. (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
6.22. Where a Ballast Water Treatment Plant is fitted is it maintained in accordance with manufacturers and vessels planned maintenance
requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6. Additional Comments
6.99. Additional Comments (Memo)
7.2. Is the Master & Crew aware of the name and contact details of the company security officer, and are these details posted. (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
7.3. Are ship security records related to port calls being maintained? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.4. Are records of training and maintenance of equipment related to the ship security plan available? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.5. Has the ship's security officer been trained to undertake this role and do they understand their responsibilities? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
7.6. If fitted, is the vessel's dedicated standalone security communications equipment regularly tested? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.7. Does the vessel have a routine to regularly test the ship security alert system? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.8. Does the Passage Plan include security related information for each leg of the voyage? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.9. Does the vessel have a voyage/transit security risk assessment? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.10. Does the vessel have procedures for vessel hardening? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.11. Does the Master/SSO have a clear understanding of the procedures for voluntary security reporting? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.12. Is an adequate deck watch being maintained to prevent unauthorised access in port? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.13. Has the company provided a list of security charts, publications and guidelines to the ship? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2. Cyber Security
7.14. Are Cyber Security Policy and Procedures part of the Safety Management System and is there a Cyber Response Plan onboard?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.15. Are the crew aware of the company policy on the control of physical access to all shipboard IT/OT systems? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
7.16. Does the company have a policy or guidance on the use of personal devices onboard? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7.17. Is Cyber Security awareness actively promoted by the company and onboard? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
3. Additional Comments
7.99. Additional Comments (Memo)
8.2. Are legible and up to date pipeline and/or mimic diagrams of cargo, inert gas and venting systems, as applicable, available in the
pumproom(s) and cargo control area and deck officer's familiar with the systems? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.3. Are cargo pump performance curves available, are deck officers aware of the test requirements for the cargo lines, vapour lines and inert
gas lines in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing where applicable? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.5. Has a cargo plan been prepared and followed with a detailed sequence of cargo and ballast transfers documented, stress, intact and
damage stability and are any limitations, where applicable understood by the cargo watch officers and clearly documented? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
8.6. Is the vessel free of inherent intact stability problems, are officer's aware of these problems or risks of structural damage due to sloshing,
and actions required if the vessel takes on an unstable condition and/or an angle of loll. (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.8. Are the cargo, ballast and stripping pumps, eductors and their associated instrumentation and controls including temperature
monitoring, in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.9. Are officers aware of the column/cofferdam purging routines where deep well pumps are fitted and is the pump leakage within tolerable
limits? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.10. Are the officers and ratings aware of the location of the cargo pump emergency stops, is the emergency cargo pump shutdown system in
good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.11. Are the cargo and ballast system valves in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
8.12. Are the cargo system ullage gauges, vapour locks and UTI tapes in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.13. Are the remote and local temperature and pressure sensors and gauges in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.14. Are the cargo tank high level and overfill alarms in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
8.15. Where fitted, is the condition of the cargo tank heating system satisfactory, is it regularly tested and is any observation tank free of oil?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.17. Is the vessel provided with an approved vapour control system? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.18. Do tank hatches, tank cleaning apertures and sighting ports appear to be liquid and gas tight? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5. Venting Arrangements
8.19. Are the officers aware of the primary and secondary cargo tank venting systems and are the systems functioning correctly? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
8.20. If stop valves are fitted which permit isolation of individual tanks from the common venting system, are they provided with positive
locking arrangements and are the keys under the control of the person in overall charge of the cargo transfer? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
8.21. Are the P/V valves in good order, inspected and cleaned as part of a regular planned maintenance routine and are there records to
support this? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.23. Is there evidence to show that regular maintenance has been conducted on the inert gas system, including the overhaul of the
non-return valve(s)? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.24. Are the deck officers aware of required actions in the event of the inert gas failure and are all cargo tanks maintained under positive
pressure throughout? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.25. Is the inert gas system including instrumentation, alarms, trips and pressure and oxygen recorders, in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
8.26. Was the fixed oxygen analyser calibrated immediately prior to use of the inert gas system and do local and remote oxygen and pressure
recorders, where fitted, agree? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.27. Is the liquid level in the deck seal at the correct level, clearly visible and are officers aware of requirements to periodically check the
level? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.28. Does the P/V breaker appear to be in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.29. If the vessel is provided with a nitrogen generator / bottle manifold system, are the officers and crew aware of the specific hazards
8.30. Are officers and ratings aware of safe entry requirements for the inert gas room(s), are these procedures being followed and where
applicable, is fixed oxygen detection provided? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.31. Are the officers' familiar with the dangers associated with over pressurisation of the cargo tanks and are procedures implemented to
avoid over pressure due to purging, blowing and pigging with nitrogen? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.33. Are the officers aware of the IMO requirements for COW and is the vessel complying with such requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
8.34. If the vessel is Crude Oil Washing, has the COW system been tested for integrity, appropriate checks complete and all associated COW
equipment in good operational order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.35. Is the tank cleaning heater, where fitted, effectively isolated from the crude oil washing line and any hydrant-type connections on the
crude oil washing lines securely sealed? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.36. Are records maintained of previous COW operations? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9. Manifold Arrangements
8.41. Are the manifolds and associated valves in good order, blank flanges of an equivalent rating to that of the pipelines and pressure gauges
fitted outboard of the manifold valves on both sides and monitored for leakage? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.42. If the vessel is fitted with vapour return manifolds, are they in good order including those for SBM use as appropriate? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
8.43. Does the vessel's piping system appear to be free of unauthorised inter-connections between cargo, bunker and ballast systems?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.45. Are bulkhead seals gas tight and, if required, well lubricated? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.46. Is the pump room gas monitoring system in good order, regularly checked and are officers aware of the alarm settings? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
8.47. Is the bilge pump in good order and can it be operated from a position outside the pump room? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.52. Does the POAC have the necessary qualifications and experience and are officers aware of these requirements? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
8.53. Are closed fairleads and mooring bitts provided? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.54. Are officers aware of the requirements of the ship-to-ship transfer checklists and are there records of STS operations maintained?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8.55. If a ship-to-ship transfer was in progress during the inspection, was it conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the
OCIMF/ICS STS Transfer Guide? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.2. Does the ship have a Mooring System Management Plan? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.3. Does the ship have a Line Management Plan? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.4. Have the operator's policies on line inspections, retirement and wear zone management been implemented as outlined in the Line
Management Plan? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.5. Do all mooring lines and where fitted, mooring tails, meet Industry guidelines? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.6. If one or more bow stoppers are fitted, is a certificate attesting to the safe working load provided? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.7. Is there a policy in place for the testing of winch brakes and are the results recorded? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2. Mooring procedures
9.8. Are moorings satisfactorily deployed and tended? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.9. Are mooring lines secured to bitts and turned up correctly? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.10. Are all powered mooring lines correctly reeled on drums, secured on brakes and winches out of gear. (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.11. On split drum winches are all the lines made fast with no more than one layer on each tension side of the drum? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
9.12. If mooring tails are fitted to wires or HMSF lines, do they have proper connections and are they correctly fitted? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
9.13. Are all mooring lines stowed neatly to minimise tripping hazards and are mooring areas clear and unobstructed? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
3. Mooring equipment
9.14. Are mooring winches, including winch foundations in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.15. Do brake linings, drums and pins appear to be in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.16. If mooring winches in a gas hazardous area are electrically powered, are motors Ex 'd' rated and have insulation tests been carried out
and the results recorded. (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.17. Are mooring wires, lines, synthetic tails and connecting apparatus in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.19. Is mooring equipment marked with its SWL? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4. Anchoring equipment
9.20. Are windlasses, anchors, locking bars and cables in good order and operating effectively? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.21. Except whilst alongside, when locking bars should be in place, were the anchors cleared and ready for immediate use during port entry?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.22. Are bitter end securing arrangements unobstructed and outside the chain locker? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.23. Are the chain locker doors securely battened down? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.24. Is the crew aware of the design limitations of their anchor windlass and systems? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.26. If the vessel is equipped for mooring at single point moorings, does it meet the recommendations as applicable, contained in Mooring
Equipment Guidelines? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
9.27. If the vessel is fitted with a hydraulically operated bow stopper, are safeguards provided to prevent its accidental release? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
9.29. Does the vessel have on board Emergency Towing Procedures? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
7. Additional Comments
9.99. Additional Comments (Memo)
10.2. If the machinery space is certified for unmanned operation is it being safely operated in that mode without regular alarms occurring
under normal conditions? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.3. Are the engineers demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the chief engineers standing orders and instructions and are the
standing orders posted and signed by all engineers? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.4. Are the engineers familiar with safe entry requirements to the machinery space when operating in the UMS mode, especially with regards
to use of the dead man alarm where fitted? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.5. Are engineers aware of the entries required in the engine room log book, and are the entries clear, comprehensive and adequately
maintained? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.6. Can the engine room staff demonstrate full knowledge of essential emergency equipment and are instructions clearly posted on site for
safe operation? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.7. Does the operator subscribe to a fuel, lube and hydraulic oil testing programme on a frequency in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations and are there procedures to act on these results? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.8. Are the vessels staff engaged in bunkering operations well aware of safe transfer requirements and are detailed bunker transfer
instructions available? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.9. Are the engineers aware of the requirements for vessels operating within a ECA and are there clear procedures available regarding use of
low sulphur fuels in boilers, main plant and auxiliary engines? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.10. Are the engineers aware of the requirements and precautions necessary to control the change from residual to low-sulphur fuels and
are these requirements posted? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.11. If the vessel is fitted with a class approved Exhaust Gas Cleaning System are the officers well familiar with the system and safety
requirements and are these documented? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2. Planned Maintenance
10.12. Are the officers' familiar with the planned maintenance system and is the system being followed and maintained up to date?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.13. Is a Ship specific list of Critical equipment defined and available on board and highlighted in the PMS? Are there measures in place to
ensure that defined critical spare parts are available on board? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
3. Safety Management
10.14. Is an engineer's call alarm fitted and is it in good order and tested regularly and the results recorded? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.16. Are engineers aware of the testing requirements and able to demonstrate familiarity with the procedure for testing of emergency
equipment? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.17. Are engineers aware of the operation of the machinery space liquid fuel system remote closing valves, and are the closing devices
regularly tested and in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.19. Are diesel engine fuel delivery pipes adequately jacketed or screened, exhaust lines and hot surfaces protected from spray and
surrounding areas free from fuel or lube oil leakage? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.20. Are purifier rooms and fuel and lubricating oil handling areas ventilated and clean? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.21. If the vessel class notation allows UMS operation, are main engine bearing temperature monitors, or the crankcase oil mist detector, in
good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.22. Where hydraulic aggregate pumps are located within the main engine compartment, is an oil mist detector fitted? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
10.23. Are the main switchboard, alternators and other electrical equipment satisfactorily protected from water spray? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not
Applicable)
10.24. Is deck insulation provided to the front and rear of medium power (i.e. 220V and above) electrical switchboards and is it in good order?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.25. Are gauge glass closing devices on oil tanks of a self-closing, fail-safe type and not inhibited? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.26. Are self-closing sounding devices to double bottom tanks in good order and closed? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.27. Is all moving machinery provided with effective guards and adequate eye protection available? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.28. Are records maintained for the regular inspection and testing of lifting devices and loose gear? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.29. Are machinery spaces and steering compartments clean and free from obvious leaks and is the overall standard of housekeeping and
fabric maintenance satisfactory? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.30. Is the bilge high level alarm system regularly tested and are records maintained? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.31. Are seawater pumps, sea chests and associated pipework in good order and free of hard rust and temporary repairs, particularly
outboard of the ship-side valves? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.32. Are the following, where applicable, all in good order and do they appear to be well maintained? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.33. Are engineers familiar with the procedure for taking over the controls for manoeuvring the vessel from the bridge in an emergency?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.34. Are officers fully familiar with all starting procedures for the emergency generator and are these procedures clearly and displayed?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.35. Is the emergency generator reserve fuel tank provided with sufficient fuel? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.36. Where an emergency generator is not fitted, are engine room emergency batteries in good order and fully charged? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
10.37. Is all electrical equipment including junction boxes and cable runs in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.38. Are switchboards free of significant earth faults? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
6. Steering Compartment
10.39. Are the officers aware of the test requirements for the steering gear both pre-departure and for emergency steering drills and have
these tests been conducted satisfactorily with operating instructions clearly posted? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.40. Is the steering gear emergency reserve tank fully charged? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.41. Are the arrangements for the provision of communications with the wheelhouse and heading and rudder indication in good order?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.43. Is the steering compartment fitted with suitable handrails, gratings or other non-slip surfaces? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
10.44. Are the officers and crew aware of the safe operating requirements of any watertight doors fitted? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
8. Additional Comments
10.99. Additional Comments (Memo)
11.2. Are hull markings clearly indicated and correctly placed? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.3. Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the weather decks satisfactory and are deck working areas clearly
identified and provided with non-slip surfaces? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.4. Is the general condition of service pipework satisfactory and is it free from significant corrosion and pitting and soft patches or other
temporary repairs? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.5. Are pipe stands, clamps, supports and expansion arrangements satisfactory? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.6. Are all deck openings, including weathertight doors, bridge windows and portholes, in good order and capable of being properly
secured? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.7. Are fuel, ballast and other space vents and air pipes in good order and does visual evidence indicate regular maintenance? (Yes/No/Not
Seen/Not Applicable)
11.8. Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the superstructure satisfactory? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
2. Electrical Equipment
11.9. Are the deck lights all operational and sufficient in number and range to illuminate the deck to facilitate safe working during darkness?
(Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.10. Is the general condition of electrical equipment, including conduits and wiring, satisfactory? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.11. Are light fittings in gas-hazardous areas Ex 'd' rated and in good order? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
3. Internal Spaces
11.12. Are forecastle stores free of water, internal spaces and storerooms clean, free from debris and tidy? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
4. Accomodation Areas
11.13. Are accommodation, public spaces, sanitary areas, food store handling spaces, refrigerated spaces, galleys and pantries well
illuminated, clean, tidy, in a hygienic condition and obstruction free? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.14. Are laundries free of accumulations of clothing that could constitute a fire hazard? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.15. If fitted, is the Ship's Hospital clean and tidy and ready for use? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
11.16. Is the condition of electrical equipment in the accommodation satisfactory? (Yes/No/Not Seen/Not Applicable)
5. Additional Comments
11.99. Additional Comments (Memo)