Port State Control - Concise Checklist (2)

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Concise Checklist in Preparation for a Port State Control Inspection This checklist is a guide only. Different authorities, and indeed the individual surveyors, may target specific areas. If a vessel is continuously well maintained to Classification and ISM standards, then any PSC should be a breeze! 1. Master’s office / responsibilities 1. Master’s office / responsibilities 1. Master’s office / responsibilities 1. Master’s office / responsibilities 1. Certificates Certificates Certificates Certificates Original copies of all trading certificates and documents in-date and readily available. Lifting appliance documentation in order 2. STCW STCW STCW STCW All personnel adequately certificated and documents available 3. SOPEP SOPEP SOPEP SOPEP Approved, up to date, and with contact details included 4. ISM emergency preparedness ISM emergency preparedness ISM emergency preparedness ISM emergency preparedness Drills to be carried out regularly and effectively, with documented evidence 5. Medical Chest Medical Chest Medical Chest Medical Chest Fully stocked and in date Notes: Notes: Notes: Notes: 1. It is essential that certification is up to date and valid. 2. If machinery or equipment is damaged or not operating correctly, make a note of it. Also make a note of the corrective action. This will demonstrate to the PSC officer that you are aware of the problem and that you have procedures in place to report and rectify deficiencies. 3. Present stores / spares order forms / maintenance book to verify ongoing work. 2. 2. 2. 2. Nautical publications Nautical publications Nautical publications Nautical publications & Navigation Equipment & Navigation Equipment & Navigation Equipment & Navigation Equipment 1. Publications Publications Publications Publications Valid, corrected, and as required for the voyage 2. Charts Charts Charts Charts Charts for voyages being undertaken and corrected as necessary 3. Gyro Gyro Gyro Gyro & Repeaters & Repeaters & Repeaters & Repeaters / / / / Magnetic compass Magnetic compass Magnetic compass Magnetic compass Easily readable, aligned and correctly adjusted (including error book / deviation card) 4. Lights, shapes, sound Lights, shapes, sound Lights, shapes, sound Lights, shapes, sound-signals signals signals signals, signalling equipment , signalling equipment , signalling equipment , signalling equipment In good working order / condition 5. GMDSS GMDSS GMDSS GMDSS In working order, including emergency supply, with radio log up to date 6. EPIRB EPIRB EPIRB EPIRB / SARTs / SARTs / SARTs / SARTs In working order; updated maintenance records available 7. Fire detection cabinet Fire detection cabinet Fire detection cabinet Fire detection cabinet Alarms in working order 8. Radars, GPS, AIS, Echo Sounder Radars, GPS, AIS, Echo Sounder Radars, GPS, AIS, Echo Sounder Radars, GPS, AIS, Echo Sounder Fully functional 9. Internal Communications Internal Communications Internal Communications Internal Communications Wheelhouse, engine room, main & emergency steering gear 3. Life saving appliances 3. Life saving appliances 3. Life saving appliances 3. Life saving appliances 1. Emergency lighting and batte Emergency lighting and batte Emergency lighting and batte Emergency lighting and batteries ries ries ries Functioning correctly and in place 2. Lifeboats Lifeboats Lifeboats Lifeboats Structurally sound – may require launching of boat as a drill 3. Lifeboat engine Lifeboat engine Lifeboat engine Lifeboat engine Able to start without difficulty, gear engaged, run ahead & astern 4. Lifeboat davit Lifeboat davit Lifeboat davit Lifeboat davit Well maintained / good working order – check age & end-for-end of falls 5. Lifeboat inventory Lifeboat inventory Lifeboat inventory Lifeboat inventory All as required and in date 6. Lifebuoys Lifebuoys Lifebuoys Lifebuoys Correct number and location and in good condition 7. Lifejackets Lifejackets Lifejackets Lifejackets / immersion suits / TPAs / immersion suits / TPAs / immersion suits / TPAs / immersion suits / TPAs Correct number and location and in good condition 8. Inflatable life nflatable life nflatable life nflatable life-rafts rafts rafts rafts Clear of obstructions. Weak link correctly positioned and hydrostatic release in date 9. Pilot Ladder Pilot Ladder Pilot Ladder Pilot Ladder(s), Manropes, Lifebuoys, Lights & Lines (s), Manropes, Lifebuoys, Lights & Lines (s), Manropes, Lifebuoys, Lights & Lines (s), Manropes, Lifebuoys, Lights & Lines In a sound condition 10. Pyrotechnics Pyrotechnics Pyrotechnics Pyrotechnics Adequate number / in date 4. Accommodation 4. Accommodation 4. Accommodation 4. Accommodation 1. Fi Fi Fi Fire doors re doors re doors re doors Not tied open, able to close tight, and in good condition 2. Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment Available, in place and in good working order 3. Fire control plan Fire control plan Fire control plan Fire control plan In place and up to date 4. Signs, indications (weather Signs, indications (weather Signs, indications (weather Signs, indications (weather-tight doors, fire tight doors, fire tight doors, fire tight doors, fire detectors, fire detectors, fire detectors, fire detectors, fire dampers, dampers, dampers, dampers, ventilation) ventilation) ventilation) ventilation) All in place and as required 5. Emergency lighting and batteries Emergency lighting and batteries Emergency lighting and batteries Emergency lighting and batteries Functioning correctly and in place 6. Sanitary facilities Sanitary facilities Sanitary facilities Sanitary facilities Equipment in place, clean and functioning correctly 5. Deck area 5. Deck area 5. Deck area 5. Deck area 1. Gangway / Accommodation Ladder Gangway / Accommodation Ladder Gangway / Accommodation Ladder Gangway / Accommodation Ladder Safe access to/from vessel, adequately lit, stanchions, manropes, net, top/bottom platforms, wire falls in good condition 2. Deck corrosion Deck corrosion Deck corrosion Deck corrosion Ensure deck well maintained, not corroded, holed or wasted Deck area Deck area Deck area Deck area (continued) 3. Railings, cat walks Railings, cat walks Railings, cat walks Railings, cat walks Ensure all well maintained, not corroded, holed or wasted 4. Cargo and other hatchways Cargo and other hatchways Cargo and other hatchways Cargo and other hatchways Ensure weather-tight and the covers are in good condition with securing devices adequate and in place 5. Weather Weather Weather Weather-tight doors tight doors tight doors tight doors In good condition and securing correctly 6. Ventila Ventila Ventila Ventilators, air pipes, casings tors, air pipes, casings tors, air pipes, casings tors, air pipes, casings Clearly marked and in good working condition. Ensure bunker save-alls have fitted drain plugs and sounding pipes have fitted caps (not wood plugs) 7. Winches and capstans Winches and capstans Winches and capstans Winches and capstans Clear markings and in good working condition 8. Fixed fi Fixed fi Fixed fi Fixed fire extinguishing installation re extinguishing installation re extinguishing installation re extinguishing installation Bottles correctly secured, serviced and dated; release mechanisms in good condition and in place 9. Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment / International Shore Connection / International Shore Connection / International Shore Connection / International Shore Connection Available, in place and in good working order with valid recharge date marked where appropriate. Hoses not leaking & hydrants have seals. BA equipment fully charged & functioning. 10. Fire dampers, quick closing devices and Fire dampers, quick closing devices and Fire dampers, quick closing devices and Fire dampers, quick closing devices and means of control means of control means of control means of control Clearly marked, easy to operate and corrosion free 11. Signs, indications (wea Signs, indications (wea Signs, indications (wea Signs, indications (weather ther ther ther-tight doors, fire tight doors, fire tight doors, fire tight doors, fire detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, ventilation) ventilation) ventilation) ventilation) All in place and as required Notes: Notes: Notes: Notes: 1. Corroded or non-operable fire dampers are one of the most common detention items. 2. The condition of the hatchway covers, their closing devices, ventilators and drains are readily checked during PSC inspections. 6. Working spaces 6. Working spaces 6. Working spaces 6. Working spaces 1. Cargo Hold / Pump Room Access Cargo Hold / Pump Room Access Cargo Hold / Pump Room Access Cargo Hold / Pump Room Access Ladders safe without missing / damaged rungs & with adequate ventilation 2. Emergency fire pump Emergency fire pump Emergency fire pump Emergency fire pump Capable of being started easily and delivering sufficient pressure at (two) hoses. Fire valves, including isolation valves, free to operate 3. Emergency generator Emergency generator Emergency generator Emergency generator Able to be easily operated and connected to switchboard 4. Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Ensure adequate in all spaces 7. Engine Room 7. Engine Room 7. Engine Room 7. Engine Room 1. Retention of oil Retention of oil Retention of oil Retention of oil on board on board on board on board Ensure correct tanks are being used and emptied at port facilities. Overboard discharge(s) to be secured closed 2. Cleanliness of engine room Cleanliness of engine room Cleanliness of engine room Cleanliness of engine room Clean, no oil leaks, clean bilges and tank tops and no oily rags 3. Auxiliary engines Auxiliary engines Auxiliary engines Auxiliary engines All in working order 4. Propulsion main engine Propulsion main engine Propulsion main engine Propulsion main engine All components functioning correctly 5. Jacketed piping system for high pressure Jacketed piping system for high pressure Jacketed piping system for high pressure Jacketed piping system for high pressure fuel lines fuel lines fuel lines fuel lines Approved system in place 6. Oil filtering equipment (oily water Oil filtering equipment (oily water Oil filtering equipment (oily water Oil filtering equipment (oily water separator) separator) separator) separator) Working correctly, ensure no illegal pipe work 7. 15 PPM alarm arrangements 15 PPM alarm arrangements 15 PPM alarm arrangements 15 PPM alarm arrangements Functioning as required 8. Oil record book Oil record book Oil record book Oil record book Data correctly entered 9. Fire pumps Fire pumps Fire pumps Fire pumps In working order delivering adequate pressure – readily primed 10. Steering gear Steering gear Steering gear Steering gear Functioning correctly – main and emergency 11. Signs, indica Signs, indica Signs, indica Signs, indications (weather tions (weather tions (weather tions (weather-tight doors, fire tight doors, fire tight doors, fire tight doors, fire detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, ventilation) ventilation) ventilation) ventilation) All in place and as required 12. Emergency lighting and batteries Emergency lighting and batteries Emergency lighting and batteries Emergency lighting and batteries Functioning correctly and in place 13. Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment Fire fighting equipment Available, in place, in good working order with valid recharge date marked where appropriate 14. Weather Weather Weather Weather-tight doors tight doors tight doors tight doors In good condition, securing correctly and (where applicable) capable of being closed remotely 15. Ballast / Fire / GS Pumps Ballast / Fire / GS Pumps Ballast / Fire / GS Pumps Ballast / Fire / GS Pumps Gland packing tight without undue leakage Captain Paul W Bennett M.N.I. Master Mariner, Dips Naut. Sc. Australian Maritime Consulting & Surveys “Efficient. Proficient. Professional.” 20 th December 2006 Freely Distributed. Independently compiled, based upon an LR pocket checklist, with logical augmentation.

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Concise Checklist in Preparation for a Port State Control Inspection This checklist is a guide only. Different authorities, and indeed the individual surveyors, may target specific areas. If a vessel is continuously well maintained to Classification and ISM standards, then any PSC should be a breeze!

1. Master’s office / responsibilities1. Master’s office / responsibilities1. Master’s office / responsibilities1. Master’s office / responsibilities 1. & CertificatesCertificatesCertificatesCertificates Original copies of all trading certificates and documents in-date and readily available. Lifting appliance documentation in order 2. & STCWSTCWSTCWSTCW All personnel adequately certificated and documents available 3. & SOPEPSOPEPSOPEPSOPEP Approved, up to date, and with contact details included 4. & ISM emergency preparednessISM emergency preparednessISM emergency preparednessISM emergency preparedness Drills to be carried out regularly and effectively, with documented evidence 5. & Medical ChestMedical ChestMedical ChestMedical Chest Fully stocked and in date Notes:Notes:Notes:Notes: 1. It is essential that certification is up to date and valid. 2. If machinery or equipment is damaged or not operating correctly, make a note of it. Also make a note of the corrective action. This will demonstrate to the PSC officer that you are aware of the problem and that you have procedures in place to report and rectify deficiencies. 3. Present stores / spares order forms / maintenance book to verify ongoing work.

2. 2. 2. 2. Nautical publicationsNautical publicationsNautical publicationsNautical publications & Navigation Equipment & Navigation Equipment & Navigation Equipment & Navigation Equipment 1. & PublicationsPublicationsPublicationsPublications Valid, corrected, and as required for the voyage 2. & ChartsChartsChartsCharts Charts for voyages being undertaken and corrected as necessary 3. & Gyro Gyro Gyro Gyro & Repeaters & Repeaters & Repeaters & Repeaters / / / / Magnetic compassMagnetic compassMagnetic compassMagnetic compass Easily readable, aligned and correctly adjusted (including error book / deviation card) 4. & Lights, shapes, soundLights, shapes, soundLights, shapes, soundLights, shapes, sound----signalssignalssignalssignals, signalling equipment, signalling equipment, signalling equipment, signalling equipment In good working order / condition 5. & GMDSSGMDSSGMDSSGMDSS In working order, including emergency supply, with radio log up to date 6. & EPIRBEPIRBEPIRBEPIRB / SARTs / SARTs / SARTs / SARTs In working order; updated maintenance records available 7. & Fire detection cabinetFire detection cabinetFire detection cabinetFire detection cabinet Alarms in working order 8. & Radars, GPS, AIS, Echo SounderRadars, GPS, AIS, Echo SounderRadars, GPS, AIS, Echo SounderRadars, GPS, AIS, Echo Sounder Fully functional 9. & Internal CommunicationsInternal CommunicationsInternal CommunicationsInternal Communications Wheelhouse, engine room, main & emergency steering gear 3. Life saving appliances3. Life saving appliances3. Life saving appliances3. Life saving appliances 1. & Emergency lighting and batteEmergency lighting and batteEmergency lighting and batteEmergency lighting and batteriesriesriesries Functioning correctly and in place 2. & LifeboatsLifeboatsLifeboatsLifeboats Structurally sound – may require launching of boat as a drill 3. & Lifeboat engineLifeboat engineLifeboat engineLifeboat engine Able to start without difficulty, gear engaged, run ahead & astern 4. & Lifeboat davitLifeboat davitLifeboat davitLifeboat davit Well maintained / good working order – check age & end-for-end of falls 5. & Lifeboat inventoryLifeboat inventoryLifeboat inventoryLifeboat inventory All as required and in date 6. & LifebuoysLifebuoysLifebuoysLifebuoys Correct number and location and in good condition 7. & LifejacketsLifejacketsLifejacketsLifejackets / immersion suits / TPAs / immersion suits / TPAs / immersion suits / TPAs / immersion suits / TPAs Correct number and location and in good condition 8. & IIIInflatable lifenflatable lifenflatable lifenflatable life----raftsraftsraftsrafts Clear of obstructions. Weak link correctly positioned and hydrostatic release in date 9. & Pilot LadderPilot LadderPilot LadderPilot Ladder(s), Manropes, Lifebuoys, Lights & Lines(s), Manropes, Lifebuoys, Lights & Lines(s), Manropes, Lifebuoys, Lights & Lines(s), Manropes, Lifebuoys, Lights & Lines In a sound condition 10. & PyrotechnicsPyrotechnicsPyrotechnicsPyrotechnics Adequate number / in date 4. Accommodation4. Accommodation4. Accommodation4. Accommodation 1. & FiFiFiFire doorsre doorsre doorsre doors Not tied open, able to close tight, and in good condition 2. & Fire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipment Available, in place and in good working order 3. & Fire control planFire control planFire control planFire control plan In place and up to date 4. & Signs, indications (weatherSigns, indications (weatherSigns, indications (weatherSigns, indications (weather----tight doors, firetight doors, firetight doors, firetight doors, fire detectors, fire detectors, fire detectors, fire detectors, fire dampers, dampers, dampers, dampers, ventilation)ventilation)ventilation)ventilation) All in place and as required 5. & Emergency lighting and batteriesEmergency lighting and batteriesEmergency lighting and batteriesEmergency lighting and batteries Functioning correctly and in place 6. & Sanitary facilitiesSanitary facilitiesSanitary facilitiesSanitary facilities Equipment in place, clean and functioning correctly 5. Deck area5. Deck area5. Deck area5. Deck area 1. & Gangway / Accommodation LadderGangway / Accommodation LadderGangway / Accommodation LadderGangway / Accommodation Ladder Safe access to/from vessel, adequately lit, stanchions, manropes, net, top/bottom platforms, wire falls in good condition 2. & Deck corrosionDeck corrosionDeck corrosionDeck corrosion Ensure deck well maintained, not corroded, holed or wasted

Deck areaDeck areaDeck areaDeck area (continued) 3. & Railings, cat walksRailings, cat walksRailings, cat walksRailings, cat walks Ensure all well maintained, not corroded, holed or wasted 4. & Cargo and other hatchwaysCargo and other hatchwaysCargo and other hatchwaysCargo and other hatchways Ensure weather-tight and the covers are in good condition with securing devices adequate and in place 5. & WeatherWeatherWeatherWeather----tight doorstight doorstight doorstight doors In good condition and securing correctly 6. & VentilaVentilaVentilaVentilators, air pipes, casingstors, air pipes, casingstors, air pipes, casingstors, air pipes, casings Clearly marked and in good working condition. Ensure bunker save-alls have fitted drain plugs and sounding pipes have fitted caps (not wood plugs) 7. & Winches and capstansWinches and capstansWinches and capstansWinches and capstans Clear markings and in good working condition 8. & Fixed fiFixed fiFixed fiFixed fire extinguishing installationre extinguishing installationre extinguishing installationre extinguishing installation Bottles correctly secured, serviced and dated; release mechanisms in good condition and in place 9. & Fire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipment / International Shore Connection / International Shore Connection / International Shore Connection / International Shore Connection Available, in place and in good working order with valid recharge date marked where appropriate. Hoses not leaking & hydrants have seals. BA equipment fully charged & functioning. 10. & Fire dampers, quick closing devices andFire dampers, quick closing devices andFire dampers, quick closing devices andFire dampers, quick closing devices and means of controlmeans of controlmeans of controlmeans of control Clearly marked, easy to operate and corrosion free 11. & Signs, indications (weaSigns, indications (weaSigns, indications (weaSigns, indications (weatherthertherther----tight doors, firetight doors, firetight doors, firetight doors, fire detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, ventilation)ventilation)ventilation)ventilation) All in place and as required Notes:Notes:Notes:Notes: 1. Corroded or non-operable fire dampers are one of the most common detention items. 2. The condition of the hatchway covers, their closing devices, ventilators and drains are readily checked during PSC inspections.

6. Working spaces6. Working spaces6. Working spaces6. Working spaces 1. & Cargo Hold / Pump Room AccessCargo Hold / Pump Room AccessCargo Hold / Pump Room AccessCargo Hold / Pump Room Access Ladders safe without missing / damaged rungs & with adequate ventilation 2. & Emergency fire pumpEmergency fire pumpEmergency fire pumpEmergency fire pump Capable of being started easily and delivering sufficient pressure at (two) hoses. Fire valves, including isolation valves, free to operate 3. & Emergency generatorEmergency generatorEmergency generatorEmergency generator Able to be easily operated and connected to switchboard 4. & LightingLightingLightingLighting Ensure adequate in all spaces 7. Engine Room7. Engine Room7. Engine Room7. Engine Room 1. & Retention of oil Retention of oil Retention of oil Retention of oil on boardon boardon boardon board Ensure correct tanks are being used and emptied at port facilities. Overboard discharge(s) to be secured closed 2. & Cleanliness of engine roomCleanliness of engine roomCleanliness of engine roomCleanliness of engine room Clean, no oil leaks, clean bilges and tank tops and no oily rags 3. & Auxiliary enginesAuxiliary enginesAuxiliary enginesAuxiliary engines All in working order 4. & Propulsion main enginePropulsion main enginePropulsion main enginePropulsion main engine All components functioning correctly 5. & Jacketed piping system for high pressureJacketed piping system for high pressureJacketed piping system for high pressureJacketed piping system for high pressure fuel linesfuel linesfuel linesfuel lines Approved system in place 6. & Oil filtering equipment (oily waterOil filtering equipment (oily waterOil filtering equipment (oily waterOil filtering equipment (oily water separator)separator)separator)separator) Working correctly, ensure no illegal pipe work 7. & 15 PPM alarm arrangements15 PPM alarm arrangements15 PPM alarm arrangements15 PPM alarm arrangements Functioning as required 8. & Oil record bookOil record bookOil record bookOil record book Data correctly entered 9. & Fire pumpsFire pumpsFire pumpsFire pumps In working order delivering adequate pressure – readily primed 10. & Steering gearSteering gearSteering gearSteering gear Functioning correctly – main and emergency 11. & Signs, indicaSigns, indicaSigns, indicaSigns, indications (weathertions (weathertions (weathertions (weather----tight doors, firetight doors, firetight doors, firetight doors, fire detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, detectors, fire dampers, ventilation)ventilation)ventilation)ventilation) All in place and as required 12. & Emergency lighting and batteriesEmergency lighting and batteriesEmergency lighting and batteriesEmergency lighting and batteries Functioning correctly and in place 13. & Fire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipmentFire fighting equipment Available, in place, in good working order with valid recharge date marked where appropriate 14. & WeatherWeatherWeatherWeather----tight doorstight doorstight doorstight doors In good condition, securing correctly and (where applicable) capable of being closed remotely 15. & Ballast / Fire / GS PumpsBallast / Fire / GS PumpsBallast / Fire / GS PumpsBallast / Fire / GS Pumps Gland packing tight without undue leakage

Captain Paul W Bennett M.N.I. Master Mariner, Dips Naut. Sc. Australian Maritime Consulting & Surveys “Efficient. Proficient. Professional.” 20th December 2006

Freely Distributed. Independently compiled, based upon an LR pocket checklist, with logical augmentation.