Psc Checklist Guidance 06 2006

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PSC CHECK LIST


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INSB-GUIDANCE DOCUMENT

PSC CHECK LIST PAGE2

1 Certificates and Documents:

No. Certificate / Document Next Due Date Expiry Date N. A. Yes No Action to be taken

1.1 Are all required certificates valid and respectively endorsed?

1.2 Registry Certificate

1.3 Class Certificate

1.4 Radio Station Licence

1.5 Safe Manning Certificate

1.6 Tonnage Certificate

1.7 Grain Loading Certificate

1.8 Load Line Certificate

1.9 Safety Construction Certificate

1.10 Safety Equipment Certificate

1.11 Safety Radio Certificate

1.12 IOPP Certificate

1.13 IPPC for Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk

1.14 Chemical Fitness Certificate

1.15 Gas Fitness Certificate

1.16 Compliance Certificate for Carrying Dangerous Goods

1.17 Exemption Certificate

1.18 Safety Management Certificate (SMC)

1.19 Document of Compliance (DOC) [copy]

1.20 Survey Report file

1.21 International Ship Security Certificate


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No. Certificate / Document Next Due Date Expiry Date N. A. Yes No Action to be taken

1.22 Continuous Synopsis Record1.23

2 Bridge & Navigation Equipment:

No. Item Yes No Action taken Date / Signature

2.1 Are nautical publications including pilot books, list of lights, sailing

directions, tide tables, code of signals updated?

2.2 Are nautical charts to be used for the intended voyage updated?

2.3 Are navigational instruments as radar including ARPA devices, echo

sounder and speed log in operational condition?

2.4 Are the navigation lights incl. duplication and failure alarm working?

2.5 Is the steering gear including rudder angle indicator as well as emergency

steering gear functioning?

Are instructions for handling posted in vicinity?

2.6 Are daylight shapes in operational condition ?

2.7 Is the daylight signalling lamp and the independent power supply in good

operational condition?

2.8 Are communication systems between bridge and engine room and steering

gear room in working condition?

2.9 Is the magnetic steering compass in good condition?

Is an updated calibration table available?

3 GMDSS Equipment:



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3.1 Are main and reserve transmitting and receiving equipment including

sources of energy in working condition?

3.2 Are portable VHF hand held radios for survival craft including batterieswith spares / re-charger in good working condition?

Are Radar Transponders in working condition?3.3

Are they serviced in accordance with manufacturer's requirements?

3.4 Is in case of a freefall boat arrangement one Radar Transponder

permanently stowed within the freefall lifeboat?

3.5 Is the EPIRB in correct and float free position? Is the expiration date ofbattery and hydrostatic release still valid?

3.6 Are radio publications and manuals updated?

3.7 Are the reserve sources of energy (batteries) properly maintained?

3.8 Are radio operators familiar with cancellation procedures for false distress

alarms?

3.9 The ships (harmonized) Safety Radio Certificate is valid. (any Exemption

to comply with SOLAS IV/3.4 and IV/4).

3.10 Fitted equipment complies with the Record of Equipment.

3.11 Verify the MMSI and other radio/EPIRB codes are programmed and

conform to the ships documents, and are marked at or close by the

respective radio transmitters.

3.12 For ships trading outside the A1 area the person designated to have primary

responsibility for distress and safety radio communications has a GOC. All

other navigating watch officers certified in accordance with STCW

Regs.II/1 or II/3.

3.13 Ability of ships operator to use the GMDSS equipment .

3.14 The required GMDSS VHF/DSC installation(s) is (are) capable of

transmitting and receiving distress and safety alerts and distress and safety

traffic.


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3.15 The required GMDSS VHF/DSC installation is capable of transmitting and

receiving distress alerts and distress traffic.

3.16 The required GMDSS INMARSAT installation(s) is (are) capable oftransmitting and receiving distress and safety alerts and distress and safety

traffic.

3.17 The required GMDSS HF/DSC NBDP installation is capable of

transmitting and receiving distress alerts and distress traffic.

3.18 The SART(s) is (are) capable of transmitting signals.

3.19 The 9GHZ radar is capable of receiving signals from SART.

3.20 Receiving and printing Maritime Safety Information by means of

NAVTEX, and where required by means of EGC facilities.

3.21 The GMDSS PORTABLE VHF sets are capable of transmitting and

receiving distress traffic.

3.22 The EPIRB is capable of float free operation, transmitting distress alerts.

3.23 The condition of the radio reserve source of energy, including charger unit.

4 Safety in General Operational Requirements:


4.1 Are up-to-date fire control plans posted in accommodation alleyways, are

clearly readable and show a sign of approval?

Is one copy stored in a prominently marked and weather tight containeroutside the deckhouse?

4.2 Are Instruction Manuals for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances

available and understood by all crew members?

4.3 Are Operating Instructions for lifesaving appliances posted?

Are they in a language understood by all crew members?


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4.4 Have regular drills for fire fighting, abandon ship and rescue boat operation

been carried out satisfactorily as required?

Are they recorded in the logbook?

4.5 Have drills for use of emergency steering gear and switch-over procedures

been carried out?

Are they recorded in the logbook?

4.6 Are up-to-date muster lists written in a language understood by the crew

members?

4.7 Are public alarm systems as for general alarm and engineer's alarm of

unmanned machinery system working properly?

4.8 Are all paint materials stored inside the designated paint locker only?

4.9 Are all escape ways accessible and free of obstructions and are they

properly illuminated?

4.10 Are IMO symbols properly used?

4.11 Are pilot ladders and related boarding arrangements clean and in good

condition?

4.12 Is the crew familiar with the use of all lifesaving and firefighting

equipment?

4.13 Is the key engine crew familiar with emergency power arrangements?

4.14 Are key persons for firefighting familiar with starting the emergency firepump?

4.15 Is the designated lifeboat/rescue boat crew familiar with starting the

engines?


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5 Lifesaving Appliances:


Are lifeboats with all parts in proper condition without wastage, are blocks

and release mechanisms properly maintained as necessary?

5.1

Is reflective tape adhered as required on bottom, sides and top?

5.2 Is lifeboat inventory complete and in good condition?

Are dates of expiration for pyrotechnics and foodstuff rations recorded and

not outdated?

5.3 Are rescue boats complete and in good condition?

Is the inventory as required stored in the boat?

5.4 Are lifeboat/rescue boat engines in good working condition?

5.5 Are life rafts and launching arrangements in good condition?

5.6 Is the hydrostatic release for the rafts properly connected and still valid?

5.7 Is a ladder or other means for embarkation for the additional life raft at

the bow (if appropriate) readily available?

5.8 Are launching arrangementsfor lifeboats/rescue boats and life rafts

including limit switches in good condition and without wastage?

5.9 Are the embarkation ladders in good condition?

5.10 Are wire falls of all launching/recovery arrangements in good condition and

turned/renewed as required?

Has reversal/renewal of falls/crane wires been recorded?


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5.11 Are life buoys (including reflective tape, correct ship's name/home port and

lights and smoke signals with non-outdated batteries) available in sufficient

amount and in good condition?

5.12 Is a "heavy" life buoy (4.5kg) attached to the smoke/light-buoy at bridge

wings in a free-fall arrangement?

5.13 Are available in sufficient amount and good condition?

5.14 Are line throwing appliances with valid expiration dates?

5.15 Are parachute distress signals available in sufficient amount and in good

condition with valid expiration dates placed on the bridge in an appropriate

dispenser which is marked?

5.16 Are immersion suits and thermal protective aids available in required

amount and in good condition?

6 Fire Fighting Arrangements:


Are fire main piping and all hydrants in good condition?6.1

Are couplings and valves free of leakages?

6.2 Are fire pumps in engine room including emergency fire pump in proper

working condition and with sufficient delivery of water pressure?

6.3 Are all fire stations equiped with required equipment?

Are nozzle spray adjustments workable and hoses without deterioration?

6.4 Are portable fire extinguishers available in sufficient amount ?

Are due dates for required servicing recorded and not outdated?


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6.5 Are fireman's outfits available in sufficient amount and complete?

Are fixed fire fighting systems for engine room and cargo spaces in proper

working condition?

Have filling status of gas bottles or foam tanks been checked?

Is the CO2 room properly closable and a spare key available?

6.6

Are the last test records of the systems available?

6.7 Are all fire dampers and ventilation closing in proper working condition?

6.8 Are all fire doors closing properly by their autom. closing devices?

6.9 Are all quick closing devices for tank shut-off and emergency stop of pumps

and fans in proper working condition?

6.10 Are Emergency Breathing Devices (EEBDs) available in required amount

(plus addit. training unit) and as per fire plan within superstructure and

engine room?

6.11 Is the international shore connection including reducer piece with

appropriate bolts and nuts as per safety plan available?

7 Hull and Machinery Condition:

No. Item Yes No Action Date / Signature

7.1 Is the structure ofcargo holds with regard to bulkheads, frames, brackets,

tank tops etc. without damages and excessive wastage?

7.2 Are electric cable arrangements properly installed and insulated?

Are light covers properly fixed on all lamps?


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7.3 Is the engine room with regard to work and fire safety in a generally clean

condition?

7.4 Are the main propulsion system as well as auxiliary engine and power

system in proper working condition?

8 Load Line Items:


8.1 Are bulwarks, handrails, cat walks, without signs of damage and

excessive wastage?

8.2 Are hatch coverarrangements without signs of excessive wastage?

8.3 Are ventilators and air pipes without signs of damage and excessive

wastageand to be closedweather tight?

8.4 Are weather tight doors including keyhole closing devices and smallaccess hatches weather tight?

8.5 Are draft marks and Plimsoll marks painted in contrasting colour?

9 MARPOL Requirements (Annexes I II III IV V):


Is the oily water separation system in proper working condition andwithout any illegal by-pass piping?

Is the testing arrangement in proper working condition?

9.1

Is the crew in charge familiar with the system and its use?


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9.2Is (if installed) 15 ppm alarmand autom. closing system in proper

working condition?

9.3 Has the incinerator suitable for burning oil residues been marked in theIOPP certificate?

9.4 Has the auxiliary boiler suitable for burning oil residues been marked in the

IOPP certificate?

9.5 Are the sludge tanks free of illegal direct connections overboard?

9.6 Has the sludge pipeline a standard discharged connection to enable pipes of

reception facilities?

9.7 Is there evidence that sludge and/ or bilge water has been discharged into

port reception facilities?

9.8 If sludge has not been discharged into port reception facilities, has the

incinerator or the auxiliary boiler been used for burning sludge on board?

9.9 Is the remaining sludge and/ or bilge water tank capacity sufficient for the

intended voyage?

Is the Oil Record Book available, are the required entries correct andperiodically signed by the Master?9.10

Are the tanks listed as per IOPP Cert. and as actually arranged?

9.11 Are the specially required manuals for tankers, chemical tankers and gas

carriers available?

9.12 Are engine room bilges and other machinery areas free of excessive oil

matters?

9.13 Is the International Shore Connection on board?

9.14 Is Cargo Record Book available?

9.15 Is the Garbage Record Book filled as appropriate?

9.16 Is there a Garbage Management Plan?

9.17 Is the Sewage Treatment plan available?


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9.18 Is the Sewage Unit in good condition?

10 Accommodation Working and Living Conditions:


10.1 Food storage is adequate.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 68, Article 5)

10.2 Sufficient food for intended voyage to next port.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 68, Article 5)

10.3 Galley is in adequate condition.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 68, Article 5)

10.4 Galley and/or storage spaces free from extensive vermin.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 68, Article 5)

10.5 Equipment (hoses and deck fittings) for receiving and producing potable water is in acceptable condition.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 68,

Article 5)

10.6 Ventilation and heating in accommodation are adequate. (Conv. 147/ Conv. 92, Article 7 & 8)

10.7 Sanitary facilities are adequate and in acceptable condition.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 92, Article 13)

10.8a A separate hospital accommodation is required for the ship.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 92, Article 14)

10.8b If required, the hospital accommodation is adequate and ready for use.

10.9 Accommodation spaces are maintained in clean and habitable condition.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 92)

10.10 A port health official or other health/ hygiene expert was asked to provide expertise or otherwise assist.(Conv. 147/ Conv. 92,

Article 5)

10.11 Is the table with the shipboard working arrangements posted? (Protocol of 1996 to C.147/Conv. 180 art. 5 para. 7)

10.11a Does it contain the required information? (Protocol of 1996 to C.147/Conv.180 art. 5 para. 7)

10.11b Is it in the working language of the ship and in English? (Protocol of 1996 to C.147/Conv. 180 art. 5 para. 8)

10.12 Are there records of seafarers

a. hours of work?

b. Hours of rest?

10.13 Is all garbage collected, separated and disposed of in accordance with Garbage Management Regulations?


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11 STCW Requirements


11.1 Safe manning document on board? (SOLAS V/13)

11.2 Is the ship manned according to the manning document?

11.3 Watch duty schedule posted? (Ch. VIII/ 1.5)

11.4 Deck and Engineer officers hold appropriate certificates? (Ch. II & III)

11.5 Are the certificates issued under the STCW95 amendments?

11.6 Is the correct number of personnel certified for operating the GMDSS in the

sea area the ship is certified for? (A- IV/2)

11.7 Are the required documentation(s) for personnel with designated duties in

order? (Re: Muster list)

11.8 If dispensation is issued to any of the required certified seafarers is it valid?

(not exceeding 6 months, Article VIII)

11.9 Has the Flag State been consulted on any discrepancy?

11.10 Are crew members in possession of valid medical examination certificates

as appropriate?

11.11 Have new crew members been made familiarised with their duties and the

safety equipment onboard?

12 ISM Requirements



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12.1 ISM certification on board (DOC/SMC)?

12.2 Are certificates and particulars in order?

12.3 Is Safety Management documentation (e.g manual) readily available on

board?

Ref.: Section 1.4 for the ISM Code.

12.4 Is relevant documentation on the SMS in a working language or language

understood by the ships personnel?

Ref.: Section 6.6 of the ISM Code.

12.5 Can senior officers indentify the Company responsible for the operation ofthe ship and does this correspond with the entity on the ISM certificates?

Ref.: Section 3 of the ISM Code.

12.6 Can senior officers indentify the designated person?


12.7 Are procedures in place for establishing and maintaining contact with shore

management in an emergency?


12.8 Are programmes for drills and exercises to prepare for emergency actions

available on board?


12.9 Can the master provide documented proof of his responsibilities and

authority, which must include his overriding authority?


12.10 Does the ship have a maintenance routine and are records available?


12.11 Is the crew familiar with the company's safety and environmental protection

policy?


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12.12 Are programs for drills and training available and are such actions

recorded?

12.13 Are records available about familiarisation of new crew members?

12.14 Have Non-conformities been reported to the company and corrective

action been taken by the company?

13. Ship Security


13.1 Is a valid ISSC or Interim ISSC on board and issued by the shipsAdministration, an Organization authorized by it, or by another

government at the Administrations request?

13.2 If there is a subsequent Interim ISSC, is it clear that it was issued for

a valid reason such as change of operator or flag (rather than as a

means of avoiding full compliance with ISPS)?

13.3 Is the ship currently operating at the same or higher security level

than the port facility?

13.4 Does there appear to be an effective system of control of access to

restricted areas such as the bridge, the engine room, etc. of the

vessel?

13.5 Is the security plan on board and approved?

13.6 Do records exist for the last ten calls at port facilities, including the

records of any ship to ship operations as appropriate?

13.7 Are the restricted areas controled or monitored?

13.8 Are key members of ships crew able to communicate effectively

with eachother on security matters?

13.9 Are records available to indicate that security drills have beencarried out at the appropriate intervals, taking into account of crew

changes?


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14. Bulk Carriers


14.1 Is Cargo Booklet available?

14.2 Is Loading / Unloading Plan available?

14.3 Is Loading instrument operational?

15. Mooring ArrangementsNo. Item Yes No Action Date / Signature

15.1 Are ropes and wires in good condition?

15.2 Are anchoring devices in proper and safe condition?

15.3 Are winches and capstans as appropriate?

15.4 Is there adequate lighting?