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SOLAS Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) Inspection
Verifies survival craft, launching appliances, and personal life-saving equipment against SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code.
Port State Control (Paris/Tokyo MOU) Inspection Readiness
Pre-arrival self-assessment to prepare for a Port State Control inspection and prevent common deficiencies and detentions under the Paris and Tokyo MOU regimes.
ISM Code Internal Audit & Safety Management System
An internal audit checklist for the Safety Management System against the ISM Code, covering policy, responsibilities, procedures, and continual improvement.
Ro-Ro Vehicle Deck Ventilation and Fire Safety
Confirms ventilation, fire detection, and drencher readiness on ro-ro and vehicle decks, covering special-category and vehicle spaces under SOLAS Chapter II-2.
IMSBC Code Group A Cargo Liquefaction Prevention
Controls the loading and carriage of Group A solid bulk cargoes that may liquefy, verifying moisture certificates, TML compliance, and can test procedures under the IMSBC Code.
Passenger Ship Damage Stability and Muster Readiness
Verifies watertight integrity, damage stability information, and passenger muster arrangements on passenger ships, covering doors, drills, and mustering under SOLAS Chapters II-1 and III.
Timber Deck Cargo Stowage and Lashing
Verifies stowage, securing, and stability arrangements for timber carried on the weather deck, covering uprights, lashings, and access under the 2011 Timber Deck Cargo Code.
Navigation Audit and Passage Plan (Bridge Resource Management)
Audits berth-to-berth passage planning and bridge resource management, covering the appraise-plan-execute-monitor stages and watchkeeping practice under SOLAS Chapter V.
Steering Gear Pre-Departure Test (SOLAS V/26)
Covers the routine pre-departure testing of main and auxiliary steering gear, changeover procedures, and emergency steering under SOLAS Regulation V/26.
Garbage Record Book and Annex V Management
Verifies garbage segregation, the Garbage Management Plan, and Garbage Record Book entries by category under MARPOL Annex V.
Shore Power (Cold Ironing) Connection
Covers the safe connection and disconnection of high-voltage shore power (onshore power supply), verifying compatibility, earthing, and load transfer.
MARPOL Annex VI NOx Tier III and Exhaust Gas Cleaning
Verifies NOx Tier III control in emission control areas and the operation of exhaust gas cleaning systems, covering SCR reductant, washwater, and record keeping.
Refrigerated Container (Reefer) Pre-Trip Inspection
Covers pre-trip inspection and voyage monitoring of refrigerated containers, verifying set points, power, air flow, and controlled-atmosphere settings.
Container Lashing and CTU Code Securing
Verifies container securing against the approved Cargo Securing Manual and lashing software, covering twistlocks, lashing rods, stack weights, and packing under the CTU Code.
Dynamic Positioning (DP) Operations Assurance
Assures the readiness of a dynamically positioned vessel, covering DP capability, redundancy, checklists, and the activity-specific operating guidelines.
Offshore Supply Vessel Cargo Operations
Covers deck and bulk cargo operations alongside offshore installations for supply vessels, including 500-metre zone entry, tank cargoes, and lifting.
Tugboat and Towing Operations Safety
Assesses towing gear, girting prevention, and communications for tug and tow operations, covering connection, watchkeeping, and emergency release.
High-Speed Craft (HSC Code) Operational Readiness
Confirms operational limits, crew qualification, and permit-to-operate conditions for high-speed craft under the 2000 HSC Code and SOLAS Chapter X.
Heavy Weather and Voyage Planning Preparation
Verifies passage-plan quality and heavy-weather preparations covering appraisal, planning, execution, monitoring, and securing for adverse conditions.
Magnetic Compass and Steering Gear Inspection
Verifies the magnetic compass, its deviation card and adjustment, and steering gear testing and maintenance under SOLAS Chapters V and II-1.
SOLAS VGM Verified Gross Mass Container Weighing
Confirms that verified gross mass is determined and communicated for packed containers before loading, using an approved Method 1 or Method 2 under SOLAS Chapter VI.
SOPEP Oil Pollution Emergency Plan Verification
Verifies the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, response equipment, contacts, and crew readiness under MARPOL Annex I Regulation 37.
International Grain Code Loading and Stability
Verifies safe carriage of grain in bulk, covering the document of authorization, grain heeling moments, stability criteria, and trimming under the International Grain Code.
Timber Deck Cargo Code Carriage Inspection
Verifies safe stowage and securing of timber carried on deck, covering stability, securing arrangements, and crew safety under the 2011 TDC Code.
SIRE 2.0 Tanker Vetting Inspection Preparation
Prepares an oil, chemical, or gas tanker for an OCIMF SIRE 2.0 vetting inspection, covering the Vessel Inspection Questionnaire, crew competency, and hardware/process/human factors.
RightShip Bulk Carrier Vetting Inspection Readiness
Prepares a dry bulk carrier for a RightShip inspection using the RISQ, covering structure, cargo systems, safety management, and environmental performance.
Dry-Dock and Special Survey Preparation
Plans and prepares a vessel for periodic dry-docking and the classification special survey, covering scope, safety, tank preparation, and underwater works.
UWILD Underwater Inspection In Lieu of Dry-Docking
Prepares and verifies an Underwater Inspection In Lieu of Dry-Docking (UWILD), covering diver/ROV arrangements, class attendance, and hull/appendage examination.
MARPOL Annex II Noxious Liquid Substances Compliance
Verifies control of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk, covering categorization, the P&A Manual, prewash, and cargo record book under MARPOL Annex II.
IBC Code Chemical Tanker Cargo Handling Inspection
Confirms construction, equipment, and operational controls for carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk under the International Bulk Chemical (IBC) Code.
IGC Code Gas Carrier Cargo Containment Inspection
Verifies containment, reliquefaction, and safety systems for the carriage of liquefied gases in bulk under the International Gas Carrier (IGC) Code.
Lifeboat and Rescue Boat Maintenance Inspection
Verifies maintenance, examination, and testing of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances, and release gear per MSC.1/Circ.1206 and SOLAS Chapter III.
Pilot Transfer Arrangements Inspection
Verifies pilot boarding and transfer arrangements including pilot ladders, combination arrangements, and rigging under SOLAS Regulation V/23.
Ship Recycling Inventory and Readiness
Verifies the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and ship recycling readiness under the Hong Kong Convention and the EU Ship Recycling Regulation.
AFS Convention Anti-Fouling System Compliance
Verifies that anti-fouling systems applied to the hull comply with the prohibitions and certification of the AFS Convention, including the cybutryne control.
Refrigerated (Reefer) Cargo Carriage Inspection
Verifies pre-loading readiness, temperature control, and monitoring for refrigerated cargo carried in reefer containers or refrigerated cargo spaces.
GMDSS Radio Installation Survey Readiness
Confirms GMDSS radio equipment, power supplies, and records meet SOLAS Chapter IV requirements for the ship's sea area of operation.
IGF Code Gas-Fuelled Ship Readiness (LNG Bunkering & Operation)
Assesses low-flashpoint fuel systems, bunkering safety, and crew competence for gas-fuelled ships under SOLAS Chapter II-1 Part G and the IGF Code.
IMDG Code Dangerous Goods Carriage Inspection
Confirms declaration, packaging, marking, segregation, and stowage of dangerous goods against SOLAS Chapter VII and the IMDG Code.
Cargo Securing Manual (CSS Code) Compliance
Verifies that cargo securing arrangements, equipment, and documentation meet the approved Cargo Securing Manual under SOLAS Chapter VI/VII and the CSS Code.
Mooring Operations Safety Inspection
Reviews mooring equipment, line management, and safe practices during berthing and unberthing under SOLAS Chapter II-1 and industry guidance (MEG4).
Bulk Carrier Hatch Cover and Cargo Hold Inspection
Assesses weathertight hatch covers, coamings, and cargo hold condition on bulk carriers under SOLAS Chapter XII and the Load Line Convention.
Crude Oil Washing (COW) Operation Safety
Verifies crude oil washing operations against the approved COW manual and inert-atmosphere requirements under MARPOL Annex I and SOLAS.
Inert Gas System and Tank Atmosphere Inspection
Checks the inert gas system, tank atmosphere control, and safety devices on tankers under SOLAS Chapter II-2 and industry guidance.
Hours of Rest and Fatigue Management
Verifies that seafarers' minimum hours of rest and record-keeping meet STCW and MLC 2006 requirements to manage fatigue.
MARPOL Annex IV Sewage Management Inspection
Confirms sewage treatment, holding, and discharge controls meet MARPOL Annex IV requirements.
Onboard Emergency Drills and Musters Record
Confirms that required emergency drills and musters are conducted and recorded under SOLAS Chapter III and the ISM Code.
Maritime Cyber Risk Management Inspection
Evaluates cyber risk management integration into the Safety Management System under IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) and MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3.
EEXI and CII Energy Efficiency Compliance
Reviews technical and operational carbon-intensity compliance under MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4, including EEXI, CII, and SEEMP Part III.
Polar Code Operational Readiness
Verifies certification, equipment, and operational limitations for ships operating in polar waters under SOLAS, MARPOL, and the Polar Code.
ECDIS Operation and Navigation Safety Inspection
Verifies ECDIS configuration, chart currency, backup arrangements, and operator competence under SOLAS Chapter V.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit & Rescue Readiness
A permit-to-work checklist for safe entry into enclosed spaces, covering atmosphere testing, ventilation, and rescue arrangements per SOLAS and IMO guidance.
ISPS Code Ship Security Inspection
Assesses ship security plan implementation, access control, and security equipment against the ISPS Code and SOLAS Chapter XI-2.
Load Line Survey Readiness
Prepares the ship for Load Line survey by checking marks, closing appliances, freeing arrangements, and condition-of-assignment items under the International Convention on Load Lines.
Ballast Water Management Convention Compliance
Confirms ballast water treatment, record-keeping, and management planning under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments.
MARPOL Annex VI Air Pollution Prevention
Confirms fuel oil sulphur compliance, NOx controls, ozone-depleting substances, and IAPP documentation under MARPOL Annex VI.
SOLAS Navigation & Bridge Equipment Inspection
Checks bridge navigational equipment, charts and publications, and voyage planning arrangements against SOLAS Chapter V.
SOLAS Fire Safety Systems Inspection
Confirms fixed and portable fire-fighting systems, structural fire protection, and firefighter equipment against SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the FSS Code.
STCW Crew Certification & Watchkeeping Compliance
Verifies certificates of competency, endorsements, familiarization, and safe manning against the STCW Convention.
MARPOL Annex I Oil Record Book & Oil Pollution Prevention
Checks Oil Record Book entries, oily-water separator operation, and machinery-space oil pollution prevention under MARPOL Annex I.
MARPOL Annex V Garbage Management & Record Book
Verifies the Garbage Management Plan, Garbage Record Book, placards, and segregation/disposal practices under MARPOL Annex V.
MLC 2006 Seafarer Welfare & Working Conditions Inspection
Reviews employment agreements, hours of rest, accommodation, food, and complaint procedures against the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
Bunkering Operation Safety Checklist
Pre-, during-, and post-transfer checks for safe fuel bunkering to prevent spills and ensure fuel quality documentation under MARPOL and the ISM Code.