P&I CONDITION SURVEY REPORT

VESSEL TYPE: LPG TANKER

Ship Name:      

IMO No:      

Survey date of first attendance:   

Survey date of last attendance:   

Survey port:      

Surveyor:      

Surveyors Ref No.:      

West of England Ref No.:      

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Index

Part ASurvey details Go toExecutive summary Go to

1. Vessel’s particulars Go to2. Circumstances of survey Go to 3.1 Overall survey summary Go to3.2 List of defects/deficiencies & list of uninspected items Go to3.3 Summary of safety and operational tests Go to3.4 Surveyor’s comments Go to3.5 List of supporting documentation Go to

Part B4.1 Certificates Go to4.2 Shipboard management Go to4.3 Crew Go to4.4 Safe working Go to 4.5 Hygiene standard and house keeping Go to4.6 Fire safety Go to4.7 Life saving appliances Go to 4.8 Pollution control Go to 4.9 Bridge, navigation and communication Go to 4.10 Hull and deck Go to4.11 Lifting appliances Go to4.12 Ballast tanks & void spaces Go to4.13 Machinery spaces Go to

Part C5.1 General information Go to5.2 Cargo tanks and systems Go to5.3 Inert gas system Go to5.4 Cargo control and safety Go to5.5 Ship to Ship Transfer Go to5.6 Documentation Go to

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PART AEXECUTIVE SUMMARY

     

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1. VESSEL’S PARTICULARS

1.1 Particulars

1.1.1 Ship's Name:      

1.1.2 Previous Name(s):      

1.1.3 IMO No:      

1.1.4 Flag/Port of registry:      

1.1.5 Year built:      

1.1.6 Builder:      

1.1.7 Class society:      

1.1.8 Class notations:      

1.1.9 Recognized Organisation issuing ISM certification:

     

1.1.10 Ship type:      

1.1.11 GT:      

1.1.12 Summer DWT:      

1.1.13 Last docking      

1.1.14 Last Class Special Survey:      

1.1.15 Ship’s trading pattern:      

1.1.16 Master’s name:      

1.1.17 Name of owner’s representative attending survey:

     

1.1.18 Time under present management:

     

1.1.19 Owners:      

1.1.20 Managers (crewing, technical & operational):

     

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2. CIRCUMSTANCES OF SURVEY

(Describe in brief the circumstances under which the survey was carried out, such as, but not limited to, the date and the time the survey commenced and date and time of completion, if the Master was aware of the visit, the operational status of the vessel at the time, type of cargo handled if applicable, and particular observations or information the Surveyor may consider to be of interest for the Club. Please also specify ballast tanks and cargo holds/cargo tanks inspected. Areas not covered at the current inspection and the reason for not carrying out a full inspection should be stated – if applicable!)

     

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3. SUMMARY OF SURVEY

3.1 Overall Survey summary

Following completion of the survey, and based on his overall impression of the vessel, the surveyor should complete the overall summary below: Y N Remarks3.1.1 Do you consider the vessel to be

structurally sound?      

3.1.2 Do you consider the vessel to be cargo worthy?      

3.1.3 Do you consider the vessel’s overall safety policy to be effective?

     

3.1.4 Do you consider the vessel’s pollution prevention equipment and documented anti-pollution procedures effective?

     

3.1.5 Do you consider the vessel’s navigational routines and navigational equipment to be satisfactory?

     

3.1.6 Has the vessel been provided with properly documented safety and operational procedures and are all key areas covered?

     

3.1.7 Were officers and ratings co-operative during your visit?      

3.1.8 Was the crew able to communicate satisfactorily in a common language?

     

3.1.9 From your contact with various officers during the survey, would you say that they appeared motivated, experienced and competent?

     

3.1.10 Do you believe that the vessel and its crew are receiving adequate support from shore management?

     

3.1.11 Do you consider that the standards of crewing and operational practices aboard this ship are satisfactory and do not need examining in greater detail?

     

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3.2 List of Defects/Deficiencies & List of Uninspected Items

A list of all defects/deficiencies noted during the survey is to be given to the owner’s representative or master on completion of the survey. A copy of this list, in WORD format, is to be attached to this executive summary.

If appropriate, please also repeat this for any survey items that could not be inspected, stating the reason(s) why inspection was not possible.

     

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3.3 Summary of Safety and Operational Tests

The Safety and Operational Tests witnessed by the Surveyor, together with the results, are to be listed below. If due to vessel operations some tests cannot be carried out the reason needs to be entered in the remarks column. Please note testing may have a Y or N result and should be marked accordingly as per instructions for filling out the form

Y N NI NA Results / Remarks3.3.1 Cargo tank relief valves. (back to 5.4.6)      3.3.2 Cargo tank high level and overflow

alarms. (back to 5.4.5)     

3.3.3 Emergency shut down system. (back to 5.4.10)

     3.3.4 Gas detection system. (back to 5.4.17)      3.3.5 Engine room bilge high-level alarms. (back

to 4.13.1)     

3.3.6 Hydro test ballast spaces surrounding the cargo area to main deck level. (back to 4.12.1)

     

3.3.7 Main fire pump on hydrant. (back to 4.6.2)      3.3.8 Emergency fire pump on hydrant. (back to

4.6.2)     

3.3.9 Deck water spray system. (back to 5.4.27)      3.3.10 Emergency power sources. (back to 4.9.3)

(back to 4.13.6)     

3.3.11 Emergency lighting. (back to 4.13.10)      3.3.12 Decontamination showers and eye baths

on deck. (back to 5.4.28)     

3.3.13 Remote stops and shutdowns. (back to 4.13.13)

     3.3.14 Quick closing valves (back to 4.13.11)      3.3.15 Remote closing devices (back to 4.13.12)      3.3.16 Oily water separator 15 ppm monitor.

(back to 4.8.8)     

3.3.17 Steering gear (back to 4.13.21)      3.3.18 Emergency steering gear (back to 4.13.21)      3.3.19 Lowering lifeboats (back to 4.7.1)      3.3.20 Running lifeboat engines (back to 4.7.3)      3.3.21 Navigation light failure alarm (back to 4.9.11)      3.3.22 BNWAS alarm (back to 4.9.7)      3.3.23 General emergency alarm      3.3.24 Smoke/fire alarm (back to 4.6.1)      3.3.25 Self test of DSC radio sets (back to 4.9.2)      3.3.26 Test of emergency communications

between bridge/engine room and bridge/steering gear compartment. (back to 4.9.13)

     

3.3.27 Main switchboard earth fault monitoring system. (back to 4.13.9)

     

Additional information:

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3.4 Surveyor’s comments

To include clarification of answers given above and further remarks regarding any additional observations or reservations. Particular reference should be made of any items affecting the vessel’s sea or cargo worthiness.

     

3.5 List of supporting documentation

Class CertificatesClass ListingsCrew ListEtc……

     

Surveyors name:      

Signature:

Date:   

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PART BSURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

ALL SHIP TYPES

4. SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE – ALL SHIP TYPES

4.1 CertificatesY N NI NA Results / Remarks

4.1.1 Are the relevant class and statutory certificates valid?      

4.1.2 Are all class and statutory certificates clean? Any conditions, restrictions, recommendations, exemptions or memoranda should be noted in the Remarks column.

     

4.1.3 Are all required certificates and documents onboard as per FAL.2-Circ.131 ?

     

Additional information:

     

4.2 Shipboard Management

Questions 4.2.1 to 4.2.4 are only to be answered if the current Manager has operated vessel in excess of 3 months

Y N NI NA Results / Remarks4.2.1 Are internal audits of the Safety

Management System (SMS) carried out at regular intervals and are they satisfactorily reported?

     

4.2.2 Are safety meetings carried out at a regular interval and records kept? Give details of ship’s safety officer in remarks column.

     

4.2.3 Are non-conformity / accident / near accident reports raised and handled in a satisfactory manner?

     

4.2.4 Are Masters’ Reviews of the SMS carried out and satisfactorily reported?      

4.2.5 Is a Planned Maintenance System (PMS) implemented and kept up to date?

     

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4.2.6 Is efficient access control in place? Was surveyor’s identification checked and verified upon boarding?

     

4.2.7 Are there contingency plans onboard to deal with emergencies and spills, as applicable?

     

4.2.8 Are muster lists, general arrangement plans and capacity plans available, current and prominently posted in relevant areas?

     

4.2.9 Is an adequate emergency command structure in place?      

4.2.10 Has the vessel been detained during the last few months? If not, have defects/deficiencies identified in the last PSC Inspection report been dealt with properly ? Date and place of last PSC inspection to be noted in remarks column. If vessel has been detained, attach a copy of that PSC Inspection report.

     

4.2.11 Is the vessel regularly visited by a company superintendent? Note date of last visit and numbers of visits annually in remarks column.

     

4.2.12 Is an approved stability book on board and are stability/stress calculations being carried out to confirm departure and arrival conditions are as required?

     

4.2.13 Is an approved loading computer on board and in use?      

4.2.14 Are stability records being properly maintained, including sailing draughts?      

Additional information:

     

4.3 CrewY N NI NA Results / Remarks

4.3.1 Are officers proficient in Maritime English to communicate efficiently?      

4.3.2 If crew is multinational is there a common language understood by all? List number of nationalities and common language in remarks column. Append copy of crew list to the report.

     

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4.3.3 Did you observe any communication difficulties between crew members? (see notes on filling out the form before replying to this question)

     

4.3.4 Does the company have a briefing/de-briefing policy for Masters/Chief Engineers prior to joining/after signing off?

     

4.3.5 Are “hand over” reports completed by the Master/Chief Engineers and records kept on board?

     

4.3.6 Does the crew complement correspond with the Safe Manning Certificate? Actual and safe manning complements to be entered in remarks column.

     

4.3.7 Are officers recruited and employed directly by the company? If supplied by crewing agents give details in remarks column.

     

4.3.8 Do officers consider themselves to be permanent employees of the company?

     

4.3.9 In your view are there sufficient officers and crew on board to handle both routine activities and emergencies?

     

4.3.10 Was the Master aware that a P & I condition survey had been arranged?      

4.3.11Are random or specific drug and alcohol testing carried out?      

4.3.12 Are the vessel’s records of crew rest and working hours up to date, and do the records confirm compliance with STCW and ILO Convention requirements?

     

4.3.13 Are crew salaries being paid on time and at the contracted rates?      

Additional information:

     

4.4 Safe Working Y N NI NA Results / Remarks

4.4.1 Are manufacturers’ instruction and maintenance manuals available for all onboard equipment & machinery?

     

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4.4.2 Are standing orders, procedures, instructions and manufacturers’ manuals written in a language which can be understood by the crew?

     

4.4.3 Are general and emergency instructions posted and written in a language which can be understood by the crew?

     

4.4.4 Are “No Smoking” areas on board clearly marked and were smoking regulations observed during your visit?

     

4.4.5 As observed, are work permit procedures implemented and adhered to?

     

4.4.6 Are enclosed space entry rescue drills being made?      

4.4.7 Are portable oxygen and gas detection meters provided and regularly calibrated?

     

4.4.8 Are relevant personal protective equipment and clothing, as it affects the vessel type provided and in use?

     

4.4.9 Is adequate lighting provided throughout the vessel?      

4.4.10 Are “locked in” handles and alarms from cold stores and freezers in satisfactory condition?

     

4.4.11 Is the CO2 installation protected against unauthorized release?      

4.4.12 Are walkways, stairways, catwalks, ladders, platforms, and handrails, as applicable, in satisfactory condition throughout the vessel?

     

4.4.13 Are mobile safety guards, such as rails, lines, and wires etc, provided and in use?

     

4.4.14 Are accommodation ladders, pilot ladders, gangways, etc. in satisfactory condition? Are means of embarkation/disembarkation being inspected & maintained in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1331? Check monthly inspection records.

     

4.4.15 Did you observe any unsafe working practices during your visit? (see notes on filling out the form before replying to this question)

     

Additional information:

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4.5 Hygiene Standard and House Keeping Y N NI NA Results / Remarks

4.5.1 Are galleys, pantries, stores and accommodation areas clean, tidy and free of fire hazards (pay particular attention to galley range hood vent ducting)?

     

4.5.2 Is fitted equipment in apparent satisfactory condition?      

4.5.3 Are sufficient provisions of satisfactory quality being provided?      

4.5.4 Are the vessel’s sanitary systems and washrooms in a satisfactory condition?

     

4.5.5 Are provision and cold stores clean, tidy and maintained at correct temperatures?

     

4.5.6 Is the general housekeeping standard throughout the vessel satisfactory?

     

4.5.7 Are suitable food handling procedures in place?      

Additional information:

     

4.6 Fire Safety Y N NI NA Results / Remarks

4.6.1 Is the fire detection system in satisfactory condition? State type of system in remarks column. (Test 3.3.24)

     

4.6.2 Are main and emergency fire pumps in good operational condition? (Test 3.3.7 and 3.3.8)

     

4.6.3 Are the fire hydrants and fire main in a satisfactory condition?      

4.6.4 Are fire stations in tidy condition and fully equipped? (Hoses and nozzles should be randomly selected from fire stations for testing during tests of fire pumps.)

     

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4.6.5 Are fire fighting drills being carried out in accordance with SOLAS requirements?

     

4.6.6 Are self-contained breathing apparatuses in good condition, sufficiently charged and cylinders within test date?

     

4.6.7 Are emergency escape sets provided?      

4.6.8 Are portable fire extinguishers in a satisfactory condition, correctly secured and inspections in date?

     

4.6.9 Are fire hose lockers, fire hoses and nozzles in satisfactory condition and fully equipped?

     

4.6.10 Are fixed fire-extinguishing systems, including any fixed deck/engine room/ paint locker systems, in apparent satisfactory condition with operating instructions posted? List areas covered and type of system in remarks column.

     

4.6.11 Are all combustible and hazardous liquids stored in designated spaces and provided with Material Safety Data Sheets?

     

4.6.12 Are acetylene and oxygen bottles fitted with flashback arrestors and stored in separate, well ventilated and designated places?

     

4.6.13 Were any fire hazards noted on the vessel?(see notes on filling out the form before replying to this question)

     

4.6.14 Are emergency escape route fluorescent markings fitted in accordance with IMO requirements?

     

4.6.15 Are main and emergency exits unobstructed?      

4.6.16 Is the fire integrity including fire doors, fire dampers and shutters throughout the vessel in satisfactory structural and operational condition, and are they correctly marked with open/closed position and space served?

     

4.6.17 Is the international shore connection readily available?      

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4.6.18 Are fire control plans posted, properly maintained and also available externally?

     

Additional information:

     

4.7 Life Saving Appliances

All life saving appliances must fulfil SOLAS requirements.

Y N NI NA Results / Remarks4.7.1 Are lifeboats and davits, including

MOB boat(s) in a satisfactory condition, correctly stored and equipped? (Test 3.3.19)

     

4.7.2 Are davit falls in satisfactory condition and well-greased? Pay particular attention to areas passing through standing sheaves. Confirm inspection / maintenance complies with SOLAS III 20.4 / MSC.402(96)

     

4.7.3 Are lifeboat engines well maintained and easy to start? (Test 3.3.20)      

4.7.4 Has the lifeboat on-load release been evaluated in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1392? If not, have fall preventer devices been fitted in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1327?

     

4.7.5 Are life rafts and hydrostatic releases properly secured / fitted, serviced and in satisfactory condition?

     

4.7.6 Are EPIRB’s correctly coded, batteries in date, and hydrostatic releases serviced?

     

4.7.7 Are lifebuoys, lights and smoke floats of approved type, in correct locations and satisfactory condition? (Check weight of quick release lifebuoys attached to smoke floats – these need to be a minimum of 4 kg as opposed to general lifebuoy minimum weight of 2.5 kg)

     

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4.7.8 Are life jackets and immersion suits of approved type, properly stowed and sufficient in numbers?

     

4.7.9 Is the medicine locker, and hospital if provided, sufficiently stocked (including cargo specific antidotes), tidy & with medical stores in date?

     

4.7.10 Is an oxygen resuscitator provided?      4.7.11 Are all signs for safety equipment in

place, marked with IMO symbols and instructions written in the working language of the vessel?

     

4.7.12 Are lifeboat drills being carried out in accordance with SOLAS requirements and the recommendations set out in MSC.1/Circ.1578? Note in remarks column date when lifeboats last lowered to the water.

     

4.7.13 Are distress flares and line throwing apparatus provided in accordance with SOLAS requirements and in date?

     

Additional information:

     

4.8 Pollution Control Y N NI NA Results / Remarks4.8.1 Are deck save-alls fitted as

required, provided with drain plugs, and in a satisfactory condition?

     

4.8.2 Are scupper plugs readily available?      

4.8.3 Is the vessel free from any hull, bulkhead, valve or pipeline leakage, including hydraulic lines, liable to cause pollution or affect safe operations?

     

4.8.4 Is the vessel provided with a class approved SOPEP / SMPEP and/or, if applicable, a VRP, with an updated IMO coastal state contact listing

     

4.8.5 Is oil spill clean-up equipment available?      

4.8.6 Is the Oil Record Book Part I and Part II properly filled out and up to date?

     

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4.8.7 Are bunkering/oil transfer procedures in place, and if observed, adhered to?

     

4.8.8 Is oily water separator in apparent good condition, instructions posted and 15ppm monitor calibrated? (Test 3.3.16)

     

4.8.9 Is the Garbage Record Book up to date?      

4.8.10 Are waste receptacles in good condition and made of ‘non-combustible material’ (required by SOLAS Ch II-2 Reg. 4.4.2)?

     

4.8.11 For operations with Emission Control Areas is a fuel change over written procedure onboard and are records being kept in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14.6?

     

4.8.12 Is a list of equipment containing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) onboard? Is an ODS record book being maintained (MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 12)?

     

4.8.13 Is there an approved Ballast Management Plan on board and is the Ballast Water Record Book properly completed as appropriate?

     

Additional information:

     

4.9 Bridge, Navigation and Communication Y N NI NA Results / Remarks

4.9.1 Is the bridge and navigational equipment In good order and in accordance with SOLAS requirements?

     

4.9.2 Is the communications equipment in good order and in accordance with SOLAS requirements? (Test 3.3.25)

     

4.9.3 Are the emergency batteries in good condition and fully charged? (Test 3.3.10)

     

4.9.4 Is the radio log being maintained correctly?      

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4.9.5 Do the nautical charts and navigational publications carried onboard cover vessel’s trading areas and are procedures in place for their correction and up dating?

     

4.9.6 If applicable (SOLAS Chap V Reg 19.2.10), is an approved Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) fitted and is an appropriate back-up system available?

     

4.9.7 If applicable (SOLAS Chap V Reg 19.2.2.3) is a Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) fitted and operational (Test 3.3.22)?

     

4.9.8 If applicable, have officers undergone an approved ECDIS training course and type specific familiarisation training for the equipment onboard?

     

4.9.9 If fitted, is the Voyage Data Recorder operational? Are clear instructions posted on how to save data in the event of an incident?

     

4.9.10 Are Bridge Procedures, Company and Master’s standing orders in place and followed?

     

4.9.11 Are navigation lights in a satisfactory condition? (Test 3.3.21)

     

4.9.12 Is passage planning properly carried out and covering berth to berth?

     

4.9.13 Is emergency communication between bridge-engine room and bridge-steering gear compartment satisfactory? (Test 3.3.26)

     

4.9.14 Is external weather routing in use for ocean voyages?      

Additional information:

     

4.10 Hull and Deck Y N NI NA Results / Remarks

4.10.1 Is the visible condition of shell plating satisfactory?      

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4.10.2 Is the visible condition of deck plating satisfactory?      

4.10.3 Are hull markings legible?      4.10.4 Are ventilators and air/sounding

pipes on deck in satisfactory condition with efficient closing devices and clearly marked with the compartment they serve?

     

4.10.5 Are weather tight doors and stores hatches fully operational and providing effective sealing?

     

4.10.6 Are windlasses, winches, rollers, fair leads, capstans, bollards and mooring lines in satisfactory condition?

     

4.10.7 Are non-slip arrangements in place about mooring equipment? Are crew aware of snap-back hazard?

     

4.10.8 Is ancillary deck piping (cable ducting, fresh water, compressed air etc.) in satisfactory condition?

     

4.10.9 Are emergency towing procedures /equipment in order?      

4.10.10 Are visible sections of anchor cables in satisfactory condition?      

4.10.11 Are the mooring ropes and wires in satisfactory condition?      

4.10.12 Are heaving lines unweighted and in good/safe condition? Inspect and report any dangerous use of weights

     

Additional information:

     

4.11 Lifting AppliancesY N NI NA Results / Remarks

4.11.1 Are all derricks, cranes and other lifting equipment properly maintained and marked? (Include engine room and provision cranes).

     

4.11.2 Have periodical inspections, maintenance and testing been carried out on all lifting equipment? Date of last inspection to be noted in remarks column.

     

4.11.3 Is the apparent structural condition of derricks/cranes satisfactory?      

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4.11.4 Confirm that SWL is clearly marked on all items (including loose gear).      

4.11.5 Are wires and sheaves in apparent satisfactory condition with no signs of excessive wear (pay particular attention to standing parts)?

     

4.11.6 Are alarms, limit switches and other safety devices apparently operational and regularly tested?

     

4.11.7 Are the holding down bolts in apparent satisfactory condition? Is there evidence that any have been withdrawn for testing (eg, evidence being unpainted bolts, bolts with reduced paint covering or comments in the ship's lifting gear maintenance records)?

     

4.11.8 Is the slewing ring in apparent satisfactory condition? Are “Rocking Tests” being made in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations?

     

4.11.9 Is loose gear apparently free from excessive wear and corrosion?      

4.11.10 Are crane / derrick electrical / hydraulic systems in apparent satisfactory condition?

     

4.11.11 Are crane access ladders and platforms in apparent satisfactory condition and allow for safe access?

     

4.11.12 Are operating controls in apparent good order? Confirm that windows are clear and unobstructed.

     

Additional information:

     

4.12 Ballast Tanks & Void Spaces

Specify number and arrangement of ballast tanks and void spaces in “Additional information” section. Tanks inspected are to be listed in remarks column.

Y N NI NA Results / Remarks4.12.1 Are tanks and void spaces free from

significant wastage, pitting and scale? (Test 3.3.6)

     

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4.12.2 Is the corrosion protection (coating/anodes) in satisfactory condition?

     

4.12.3 Is the steel structure free from buckling/fractures/doublers/temporary repairs/poor alignment/etc.?

     

4.12.4 Are manhole covers and seals in satisfactory condition?      

4.12.5 Are tanks free from any sign of oil contamination?      

4.12.6 Is pipe work passing through tanks/void spaces in satisfactory condition?

     

4.12.7 Are valves and valve operating system in apparent satisfactory condition?      

Additional information:

     

4.13 Machinery Spaces

Provide full details of the main and auxiliary engines in “Additional information” section.

Y N NI NA Results / Remarks4.13.1 Are all engine compartments, including

bilges, clean, tidy and free from combustible materials? (Test 3.3.5)

     

4.13.2 Is all main and auxiliary machinery in good condition and free from significant oil or water leakages and/or temporary drains?

     

4.13.3 Is main and auxiliary machinery being maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ specified intervals? (Check running hours).

     

4.13.4 Is the engine monitoring and control system fully operational and regularly tested?

     

4.13.5 If UMS vessel is an engineers call alarm fitted and tested regularly?      

4.13.6 Is the emergency generator in good condition and regularly tested? (Test 3.3.10)

     

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4.13.7 Is the stern gland in a satisfactory condition?      

4.13.8 Is main switchboard protectively located and surrounded by non-conducting mat?

     

4.13.9 Is main switchboard earth fault monitoring system operational and indicating a satisfactory status? (Test 3.3.27)

     

4.13.10 Are the machinery space lighting and emergency lighting systems adequate? (Test 3.3.11)

     

4.13.11 Are the quick closing valves in a satisfactory condition? (Test 3.3.14)      

4.13.12 Are remote closing devices, for skylights, watertight doors etc, in a satisfactory condition? (Test 3.3.15 Error: Reference source not found)

     

4.13.13 Are remote stops and shutdowns for main engines, vent fans etc, in a satisfactory condition? (Test 3.3.13)

     

4.13.14 Are self closing devices of oil-level gauge glasses on all oil tanks fully operational?

     

4.13.15 Are self closing devices on engine room sounding pipes fully operational?      

4.13.16 Are exhaust manifolds on machinery free from leaks and shielded with intact insulation?

     

4.13.17 Are FO/LO pipes and flanges adequately shielded?      

4.13.18 Are FO/LO purifiers and FO heaters/LO coolers and filters in apparent good condition?

     

4.13.19 Are ER pipe systems, sea suction and overboard valves free from deterioration, leaks, temporary repairs and cement boxes?

     

4.13.20 Are ER gratings in place, secured and in a clean and safe condition?      

4.13.21 Is the steering gear free from hydraulic leaks and in satisfactory condition? (Test 3.3.17 and 3.3.18)

     

4.13.22 Are instructions and equipment for emergency steering provided?      

4.13.23 Are adequate engine spares onboard, properly stored and well secured?      

4.13.24 Is the vessel provided with a workshop and equipped with an acceptable range of tools?

     

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4.13.25 Are reasonable quantities of consumables carried onboard (e.g. paint, grease, hydraulic oil, gaskets, packing etc.)?

     

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PART CSURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

SPECIFIC SHIP TYPES

5. GAS TANKERS

5.1 General Information

5.1.1 Number of cargo tanks      5.1.2 Design type of cargo tanks and

insulation.      

5.1.3 Is a secondary containment barrier fitted?      

5.1.4 Design type of re-liquefaction plant.      5.1.5 Minimum cargo temperature.      5.1.6 Maximum tank working pressure.      5.1.7 Total cargo capacity of vessel.      5.1.8 Cargoes listed on Certificate of

Fitness.      

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5.2 Cargo Tanks and Systems

Y N NI NA Results / Remarks5.2.1 Are cargo tank coatings in

satisfactory condition and all cargo tanks suitable for the carriage of nominated cargoes?

     

5.2.2 Is the overall steel structure in cargo tanks, and supporting arrangements, free from significant corrosion, pitting, scaling, buckling, dents, fractures, wastage, doublers, temporary repairs, etc.?

     

5.2.3 Is the tank insulation in satisfactory condition?      

5.2.4 Are tank hatches, other openings, domes and associated fittings in a satisfactory condition?

     

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5.2.5 Are cargo/booster pumps and tank stripping arrangements fully operational, including their associated monitoring instrumentation, controls and alarms?

     

5.2.6 Are cargo piping systems and relevant equipment on deck, including any insulation, in a satisfactory condition and correctly marked?

     

5.2.7 Are the cargo and vapour manifold arrangements in a satisfactory condition?

     

5.2.8 Are cargo and vapour line expansion arrangements in a satisfactory condition?

     

5.2.9 Are the cargo tank pressure relief and venting systems in a satisfactory condition and designed, operated and tested in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the IGC Code?

     

5.2.10 Are cargo insulations and/or vaporisers in a satisfactory and operational condition?

     

5.2.11 Is the cargo re-liquefaction / refrigeration plant and associated instrumentation in a satisfactory and operational condition?

     

5.2.12 Does the secondary containment barrier, if fitted, appear to be in a satisfactory condition. Date of last inspection/test to be entered in remarks column.

     

5.2.13 Are hold, cofferdam, void and interbarrier spaces provided with a means of detecting any leakages into the spaces and suitable drainage/pumping arrangements?

     

5.2.14 Are cargo hoses, if carried, in satisfactory condition with records of tests and inspections maintained on board?

     

5.2.15 Are ballast pumps and ballast systems fully operational, including associated monitoring instrumentation, controls and alarms?

     

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5.3 Inert Gas System Y N NI NA Results / Remarks

5.3.1 Is the IGS, including instrumentation, alarms, trips, and pressure and oxygen recorders, fully operational? Are calibration records maintained?

     

5.3.2 Are fans, scrubber, deck seals, p/v Breakers and non-return valve in satisfactory condition?

     

5.3.3 Are dehumidifiers/driers fitted and operational on the IG system?      

5.3.4 Is a log kept of IGS operations, equipment maintenance, together with testing and calibration records?

     

5.3.5 If fitted, is the nitrogen generator in good order and operational?      

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5.4 Cargo Control and Safety Y N NI NA Results / Remarks

5.4.1 Are all cargo control room monitoring indicators, control panels and mimic panels in a satisfactory condition?

     

5.4.2 Are detailed cargo handling plans prepared, including a ship-shore checklist, and are operations carried out and logged in accordance with the agreed plan?

     

5.4.3 Are the cargo handling plans signed by the watch officers to indicate their understanding of it?

     

5.4.4 Are the tank gauging systems operational and correctly calibrated? (Give details of type of system fitted in remarks column).

     

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5.4.5 Are all cargo tank high level and overflow alarms in a satisfactory condition? (Test 3.3.2)

     

5.4.6 Have the cargo tank relief valves been tested with test certificates available onboard? Date of test to be entered in remarks column. (Test 3.3.1)

     

5.4.7 If cargo tanks are permitted to have more than one relief valve setting are there adequate procedures for changing the set pressure?

     

5.4.8 Are the cargo tank remote and local temperature and pressure sensors/gauges operating and correctly calibrated?

     

5.4.9 Are suitable cargo sampling points provided for both liquid and vapour systems?

     

5.4.10 Is the emergency shut down system fitted/operated in accordance with IGC Code requirements and regularly tested and recorded? (Test 3.3.3)

     

5.4.11 Are cargo line and system relief valves in a satisfactory condition, regularly tested and recorded?

     

5.4.12 Are the relief valves for the hold spaces, primary and secondary barriers in a satisfactory condition, regularly tested and recorded?

     

5.4.13 Are the cargo tanks fitted with a vacuum protection system as set out in the IGC Code chapter 8.4?

     

5.4.14 Are there records of the calibration of key cargo instrumentation, including temperature and pressure gauges?

     

5.4.15 Is the environmental control of void and inter-barrier spaces being carried out and monitored and recorded in accordance with IGC Code requirements?

     

5.4.16 Is the gas detection system operational and installed in accordance with the requirements of chapter 13.6 of the IGC Code?

     

5.4.17 Is the gas detection system regularly tested and with results recorded? (Test 3.3.4)

     

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5.4.18 Is the ship provided with at least two sets of portable gas detection equipment suitable for the products carried? Is the equipment calibrated regularly?

     

5.4.19 Are the compressor/pump and motor rooms in a satisfactory condition, clean and ladder/floor plates correctly secured?

     

5.4.20 Does the compressor/pump room ventilation system maintain a negative pressure, comply with IGC Code requirements and operate satisfactorily?

     

5.4.21 Does the motor room ventilation system maintain a positive pressure, comply with IGC Code requirements and operate satisfactorily?

     

5.4.22 Are bulkhead seals between the cargo compressor/pump rooms and motor rooms gas tight and well lubricated?

     

5.4.23 Are safety guidelines regarding static hazards in place and strictly adhered to?

     

5.4.24 Are fixed and portable electrical equipment approved for use in hazardous areas?

     

5.4.25 Are superstructure and accommodation entrances, opening windows, air inlets, etc, correctly positioned so they do not face the cargo areas?

     

5.4.26 If fitted do airlocks comply with IGC Code requirements?      

5.4.27 Do fire protection and fire extinction arrangements / equipment meet the requirements of IGC Code chapter 11? (Test 3.3.9)

     

5.4.28 Is personnel protection and safety equipment provided in accordance with the requirements of IGC Code chapter 14? (Test 3.3.12)

     

5.4.29 Are cargo related emergency drills and exercises carried out on a regular basis?

     

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5.4.30 Does the vessel use LNG vapour/boil-off as fuel? If so do the machinery space arrangements comply with requirements of IGC Code chapter 16?

     

5.4.31 Is the vessel equipped to carry out ship to ship transfer operations of LPG cargoes? If so do the procedures comply with the recommendations set out in the OCIMF/ICS STS Transfer Guide (Liquefied Gases)?

     

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5.5 Ship to Ship Transfer Y N NI NA Results / Remarks

5.5.1 Is the latest edition of the Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases on board and in use?

     

5.5.2 Is an approved STS operations plan available and followed?      

5.5.3 Confirm that prevailing and forecast weather, sea and tidal conditions are evaluated as suitable prior to commencement of STS operation.

     

5.5.4 Are crew suitably trained and experienced in STS operations?      

5.5.5 If an STS service provider is used, have they been properly vetted and the Master provided with the results of the vetting? Give details of the provider in remarks column.

Service      Provider     

5.5.6 Is the ship provided with STS specific equipment (fenders / hoses / transfer baskets for personnel etc.)? If yes is it suitable for the task and in satisfactory condition?

     

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Y N NI NA Results / Remarks5.6.1 Do Officers have gas tanker cargo

endorsements?      

5.6.2 Is the vessel provided with a Certificate of Fitness?      

5.6.3 Is a copy of the “IGC Code” available onboard?      

5.6.4 Is a copy of the ICS “Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas)” available onboard?

     

5.6.5 Is a copy of the SIGTTO “Liquefied Gas Handling Principles on Ships and Terminals” available onboard?

     

5.6.6 Is suitable medical advice and medicines/antidotes (e.g. MFAG, Ship Captains Medical Guide including Chemical Supplement) available onboard?

     

5.6.7 Is the cargo record book correctly completed and up to date?      

5.6.8 Is an approved Procedures and Arrangements manual available where dual code cargoes are carried?

     

5.6.9 Is the vessel provided with policy statements, instructions and procedures regarding safe cargo operations?

     

5.6.10 Is information on cargo loading limitations, including maximum loading rates, readily available?

     

5.6.11 Is adequate cargo information, including Material Safety Data Sheets, available?

     

5.6.12 Are legible and up to date pipeline and/or mimic diagrams of cargo, inert gas and venting systems available in the cargo control area?

     

5.6.13 Is there a contingency plan specific to leakages/spills?      

5.6.14 Has the ship been inspected by OCIMF-Sire and/or CDI recently?      

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