The inspector should check that each area is clean, painted, properly maintained and in good condition. Visual inspection should include checking of plating, piping, fittings, support structures, ladders, catwalks, rails, etc. Equipment or fittings no longer active should be noted.
13.1 What is the general hull condition?
Comments:
The hull is in good overall condition with small, insignificant denting visible. Hull coatings in good condition, all markings clearly legible.
One tyre fender securing chain was noted to be parted (directly aft main deck bulwark door port side) Observation 14 – Damaged fender chain to be repaired – LOW
♦ Hull to be visibly free of extensive coating breakdown;
♦ Hull to be free of fractures or indentations which may significantly weaken the structure or affect the watertight integrity;
♦ Are all hull markings, namely vessel name, loadlines, draft marks and warning signs, correctly placed and legible?
13.2 What is the condition of the weather decks?
Comments:
Weather decks in good condition with small amount of rippling on larger surface areas due expansion/contraction only. All steel decks coated with good, non-skid surface. No evidence of collision contact or heavy weather damage. Anchor chain bitter end locking pins clear and unobstructed and chain locker doors securely dogged. Forecastle space clean and dry, all moorings neatly stowed. All ladders and external stairways in excellent condition.
Wooden sheathing of main deck in good order. No significantly damaged planks noted and evidence of regular plank renewal.
♦ Inspection of weather decks should include checking for any evidence of wastage, structural problems, collision contact or distortion from heavy weather on fore end of accommodation;
♦ Deck lighting should be adequate;
♦ Securing arrangements of ends of anchor chains within chain lockers (bitter ends) to be unobstructed;
♦ Chain locker doors to be firmly battened down;
♦ Moorings and other equipment to be well stowed;
♦ Forecastle space, lockers and holds to be free of water;
♦ Manual sounding points should be identified and easily opened and closed;
♦ Any tank manifolds to be adequately secured;
♦ Non-slip surfaces to be provided on external walkways;
♦ Ladders and walkways to be in good condition.
13.3 Are all deck openings, including watertight doors and portholes, in good condition and capable of being properly secured?
Yes / No Comments:
Door and vent cover seals all good and paint free. Bridge is very high and windows well sealed and fitted with armoured glass. All watertight openings well dogged and packed. Evidence of regular greasing and freeing of watertight closures.
Vents checked at random and all Winel vent balls free. Gauzes fitted to appropriate vents and free of paint.
♦ Closing devices, packing material and locking arrangements should be in satisfactory condition;
♦ Bridge windows to be effectively sealed and where vulnerable to wave action, provided with shutters;
♦ Are vents and air pipes on freeboard deck in good condition and fitted with closing devices to prevent ingress of water?
♦ Closing devices, packing material and locking arrangements should be in satisfactory condition.
13.4 Is the accommodation clean and tidy?
Yes / No Comments:
Accommodation showing signs of wear and tear through age and usage but it is clean well lit, well ventilated and well ordered. Floor coverings are in good condition with no cracks. All light fittings in good order.
♦ Alleyways to be free of obstructions and areas of low headroom to be properly marked;
♦ All exits, including escape routes, to be clearly marked;
♦ Fittings such as central radio and TV antennae, lights, emergency lighting, domestic piping isolation valves etc., to be identified and in apparent good physical condition;
♦ Accommodation lighting to be satisfactory.
13.5 Are food storerooms, handling and refrigerated spaces, galleys, mess rooms and pantries clean and tidy?
Yes / No Comments:
Despite having recently taken on stores the galley storerooms, cool rooms, and walk in freezers were well ordered.
Debris was noted between the wooden gratings in the vegetable room though.
Observation 15 – Food debris to be removed from vegetable room floor
Alarms tested and operating satisfactorily. All food handling and storage areas spotless. Temperatures of fridge and freezer spaces checked and operating at correct levels.
Galley was clean and tidy. Scuppers and drains were clear and there was no evidence of food debris under sinks, stove work benches etc.
A number of floor tiles were cracked and requiring renewal.
Observation 16 – The damaged galley tiles to be replaced – MEDIUM
One sink was noted to be full of a jumble of galley utensils including knives. A knife blade was noted protruding out of the washing water covering the utensils which was cold and greasy.
Observation 17 – The risks inherent in having a jumble of utensils including knives, left in cold greasy water to be discussed with the cook – HIGH
Securing bars on the galley stove were in place.
The extraction vent filter material above the galley stove was greasy and in need of renewal.
Observation 18 – The galley stove vent filters to be replaced – HIGH
The instructions for the fixed fire extinguishing system in the galley stove extraction vent pipe were clearly posted but only in English, which the cook could not understand.
Observation 19 – The use of the galley stove vent fire extinguishing system to be explained to the cook – HIGH
Fire extinguishing equipment in correct positions and maintained in date.
All crockery sighted, clean and crack free.
The cook’s overalls were clean.
Notices posted regarding hygiene.
Common Marine Inspection Document
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♦ Gratings or duckboards, if fitted in storerooms and refrigerated spaces, to be in good condition;
♦ Food storerooms and refrigerated spaces to be in a hygienic condition. Carry out random check of food stocks to ensure stock is being rotated and is not out of date;
♦ Refrigerated spaces to be maintained at an appropriate temperature;
♦ Galley extraction grills to be clean and free from grease;
♦ Galley fire extinguishing systems to be in good order and catering workforce aware of locations and means of operation;
♦ Crockery to be free from defects which may contain contamination;
♦ Food preparation areas to be tidy and clean.
13.6 Is the hospital clean and tidy?
Yes / No / Not Applicable Comments:
Hospital in clean condition stocked in accordance with statutory requirements. Random check showed all drugs in date. All dangerous drugs stored in master’s safe. First aid kits out and ready for use.
♦ Medical stores to be regularly checked;
♦ Hospital to be ready for immediate use;
♦ First aid kits to be readily available;
♦ Hospital alarm in working order.