Ship Condition Survey Report
Ship Condition Survey Report
Ship Condition Survey Report
Ships Name:
Survey Type:
Survey Port:
Date:
Survey Company:
Surveyor:
Contents
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Name: *
IMO No. *
Flag: *
Ship Type: *
Owners: *
Technical Managers: *
Date of last change of technical
Management or ownership *
Current Classification Society *
Class Notation *
Previous Classification Society: *
GRT (t) *
DWT (t) *
LBP (m) *
Main Engine * kW Rating:
Diesel Generators *
Year built: *
Place of Build: *
Recent cargoes carried: *
Recent ports of call *
Trading pattern *
Risk Profile
Low Medium High
Hull Failure
Ballast tank/cargo tank failure
Cargo contamination
Off specification liquid cargo
Piping failure
Machinery failure
Lifting equipment failure
Accidental pollution
Injury because of unsafe working
Injury because of unsafe equipment / environment
ISM deficiencies
Machinery space fire
Nautical errors
Potential competence issues
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General comments on ship condition and survey findings
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Section 2 - International Safety Management (ISM)
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Section 3 - Hull & Machinery Survey
Hull Construction
Describe the type of hull, with details of bulkheads and framing, listing materials and original
thickness dimensions (incl. high tensile steel) used in the construction of shell, decks and frames:
Maintenance
Is there a structured planned maintenance programme for deck/engine dept? *
Is the PMS class approved? *
Does the system incorporate a spare parts inventory/ordering facility? *
How often are PMS records submitted to office? *
Do officers appear familiar with the PMS? *
Can a list of overdue maintenance be provided? *
Are ballast tanks and hatch covers (if fitted) included in PMS? *
Is the maintenance of a satisfactory standard? *
Is critical equipment maintenance conducted by the crew or manufacturers? *
Briefly outline the corrosion control policy for the external hull, cargo spaces and ballast tanks:
Are critical spare part levels acceptable and monitored as part of the SMS? (Y/N) *
Is there a policy of spare part supply (i.e. direct from manufactures?) *
Hull Condition
What is the condition of the deck plating? (GOOD/FAIR/POOR) *
Are hull markings clearly marked and legible? *
Advise % area not covered by paint? Shell (P)* % Shell (S)* % (DECK) * %
Are there any sharp indents or buckling on the shell or deck? (Y/N) *
Is there evidence of steel renewal / temporary repairs (doubler plate)? *
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Advise average depth and frequency of pitting:
Shell Depth * mm Frequency *
Deck Depth * mm Frequency *
Lifting Appliances/Machinery
Are cranes, derricks including winches, blocks, wires, shackles and connecting points
free from apparent wear and tear? (Y/N) *
Is windlass, mooring winches and other machinery in apparent good order? (Y/N) *
Date of last windlass load test? *
Are adequate mooring practices followed? *
Is the mooring area non slip? (Y/N) *
Are the mooring lines / wires in good condition? (Y/N) *
Do lifting appliances, wires, blocks and shackles have valid test certificates? (Y/N) *
Do they appear well maintained and greased? (Y/N) *
Is the gangway, its motor and wires in apparent good order/correctly rigged? (Y/N) *
Is the anchor cable and anchor securing arrangements in good condition? (Y/N) *
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Ballast Tanks
Describe ballast tank configuration including number of tanks
Tank No.
B Cleanliness
C Coating condition
D Steelwork condition
E Connecting trunks
G Distortion?
H Oil contamination
I Structure detached?
K Doublers?
L Access condition
M Overall condition
Does the crew conduct ballast tank inspections and if so at what frequency? *
Are condition reports maintained onboard and sent to the office? *
Is there a class approved ballast management plan? *
Does it address stability, pollution and longitudinal strength issues? *
Are ballasting operational records maintained? *
Are ballast tank soundings frequently carried out and recorded? *
Surveyors comments and deficiencies noted:
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Cargo spaces dry cargo ships
Carry out an inspection of cargo holds and report on corrosion, buckling and general condition:
(Examine at least one forward, middle and after hold)
Cargo Hold
Structure
Coating
Temporary
repairs
Access
ladders
Water leakage
Bilge system
function test
Sounding
pipes
Sound pipe
protection
Grooving on
shell frames
Cargo lashing
points
Are holds suitable for water sensitive, grain and the intended cargoes? (Y/N) *
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Cargo Hatch Covers and Coamings
Describe the hatch cover design and closing arrangements:
Carry out an inspection of hatch covers and comment on the following (Good / Fair / Poor):
Hatch cover
Plating
condition
Coamings
(int/ext)
Compression
bars
Sealing
arrangements
Gasket
channels
Drainage
channels
Quick closing
cleats
Evidence of
Water ingress
Landing pad
condition
Coating
condition
Temporary
measures
Hydraulic
system
Panel
alignment
What additional checks are carried out prior to loading water sensitive cargoes? *
Are the officers/crew aware of emergency closing procedures? *
Are the hatch covers included in the PMS? *
Are sufficient spare parts onboard? *
Is sealing tape / sealing foam being used? Comment below. *
Are hold ventilation covers / booby hatches in good condition? *
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Cargo Spaces - Tankers
General Arrangement
Brief technical description of cargo arrangements including, pumping and piping arrangements,
ventilation, segregation, tank layout, cargo heating, inert gas and COW:
Examine cargo tanks for corrosion, cracking and buckling. (Examine at least one forward, middle
and after cargo tank)
Comment on the condition of the following:
Tank No.
A Primary corrosion
Shell and bottom
B
pitting
Pitting below tank
C
wash machines
D Brackets and webs
E Anodes
F Coating
Heating coil matl. &
G
cond.
H Pipe work
Tank Cleaning
Describe the arranging of and equipment for tank cleaning (hot/cold washing and COW):
Piping tankers
Advise the number of grades which can be carried with two valve segregation: *
Are pipes and valves colour coded? (Y/N) *
Advise date when cargo piping was last pressure tested: Pressure (Date) *
Advise date when heating coils were last pressure tested: Pressure: (Date) *
Is piping well painted, well maintained and tight? (Y/N) *
Is there any hard spot corrosion, doublers or temporary repairs on pipes? (Y/N) *
Is there any temporary piping in use (flexi or steel)? (Y/N) *
Are flexible cargo hoses certified? (Y/N) *
Is cargo piping earthed? (Y/N) *
Is there any loose oil on deck or in savealls? (Y/N) *
Cargo Systems
Are hydraulically operated valves in good condition? (Y/N) *
Is IG system reported to be operational? O2 content (Y/N) *
Is the water level in the deck seal satisfactory? (Y/N) *
Are PV Valves in full working order? (attach last test calibration report) (Y/N) *
Is Oil Discharge Monitoring equipment reported operational? (Y/N) *
Is closed loading and gauging in full working order? (Y/N) *
Are high and high high level alarms in full working order? (Y/N) *
How do operators check if valves are fully open or closed? *
Advise number, application and condition of gas detection equipment:
Pump Room
Are the cargo/ballast and stripping pumps in good efficient working condition? (Y/N) *
Are shaft glands to the engine room in apparent good order? (Y/N) *
Is the pump room frequently inspected during cargo discharge? *
Is there any evidence of leaking pumps or piping? (Y/N) *
Is the pump room free from loose oil? (Y/N) *
Are the pump room fans fully operational? (Y/N) *
Are the emergency stops for cargo pumps operational? (Y/N) *
Is the escape access clear of obstacles? (Y/N) *
Is the lighting undamaged/functional and providing adequate illumination? (Y/N) *
Are floor platings fixed? (Y/N) *
Are valves reported in working condition? (Y/N) *
Tank Vents
On tank vents and ullage ports are flame gauzes fitted and in good condition ? (Y/N) *
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Are tank access covers, ullage covers and gaskets in good condition? (Y/N) *
Control Room
Are indicators and control panels in satisfactory condition? (Y/N) *
Can the ship's officers confirm the control panel to operate without problems? (Y/N) *
Do ship's officers have adequate knowledge to operate of the control panel? (Y/N) *
Are cargo samples taken and retained onboard? (Y/N) *
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Machinery
Advise condition of water in main boiler(s) feed tank, the boiler lagging and gauge glass, any recent
boiler problems and daily water consumption:
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Section 4 - Marpol regulations
Garbage
Are plastics, food stuffs and glass separated? (Y/N) *
Are officers/crew aware of garbage disposal regulations as per Annex IV (Y/N) *
Is the garbage record book correctly filled in and up-to-date? (Y/N) *
Air pollution
What procedures are followed for the prevention of pollution by smoke (Marpol Annex VI)?
Does the ship have a technical file in accordance with Marpol Annex 6 *
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Section 5 - Cargo
Commercial
Has the Master a copy of the present charter party onboard? (Y/N) *
Has the Master instruction available with respect to clausing of B/Ls and mates receipts? (Y/N) *
Cargoworthiness
Are there company guidelines available for the carriage of the present cargo? (Y/N) *
Are cargo holds fully painted? (Y/N) *
Is the cargo space fit for the proposed/present cargo? (Y/N) *
Is there a cargo loading/discharge procedure signed by the Chief Officer/Master *
Does the ship have a class approved loading programme? *
Prior to loading are holds inspected / bilges tested by the Chief Officer and records retained? *
Are pre shipment surveys carried out? *
What daily routines are carried out to monitor cargo condition? *
Are hold/bilge/ballast tank soundings conducted daily and recorded? *
How was the cargo space prepared for the proposed/present cargo? List tests for
cargoworthiness:
How is the condition of cargo established during/before loading and what cargo records are kept?
What are the procedures for checking cargo condition during transit?
Who issues the bills of lading and what is the procedure to ensure that these are correctly
endorsed with details of any pre-shipment damage with accurate figures for quantity loaded?
Is a port log completed with start/stop times of loading, draught and weather? (Y/N) *
Does the ship take samples of cargo and if so, how are the samples stored?
Before handing over the ship to stevedores, what procedures are followed to point out potential
hazards in cargo?
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Additional for Container ships
Is the ship especially designed for the carriage of containers on/below deck? (Y/N) *
Is the container lashing system class approved? (Y/N) *
Is there an approved cargo securing manual on board? (Y/N) *
Are containers stowed and secured in accordance with this manual? (Y/N) *
Does the ship have a container loading program? *
Is the on deck container lashing system a twistlock system
with lashing rods and turnbuckles? (Y/N) *
Are mid-bay guides fitted below deck in 40 foot bays? (Y/N) *
Does the ship carry refrigerated cargo? *
Is there an automatic monitoring system? *
How often are they checked during transit? *
Are sufficient spares onboard for reefer boxes? *
Has water sensitive break / bulk cargo been carried in open stow in the holds during the past 2
years (Y/N); describe *
Advise the arrangement for on deck stowage, the system for securing containers and the
application of lashings. Advise the system for securing containers stowed below deck. State the
type of twistlocks in use:
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Section 6 - Bridge
Equipment
Is navigation equipment included in the PMS? (Y/N) *
Are charts corrected and do they cover the ship's trading area? (Y/N) *
Is ECDIS system installed? (Y/N) *
Are the watchkeepers ECDIS training? (Y/N) *
Date of last Notice to Mariners and date received? (Dates) *
Is the navigational equipment reported in working order? (Y/N) *
Are compass error/bridge bell books and navigational records maintained? (Y/N) *
Do the entries appear accurate and correct? (Y/N) *
Is bridge control equipment operational? (Y/N) *
Have the watch officers been on a bridge team management course? (Y/N) *
Is the passage plan comprehensive? (Y/N) If not say *
Is the passage plan berth to berth? (Y/N) *
Is a dead man alarm system fitted? *
Bridge Procedures
Is a 4/8 watch system maintained at sea? *
What are the Masters requirements for bridge watchkeeping, posting the lookout, use of auto-pilot
and for position fixing?
Does the Master set minimum passing distances, ship to ship? What are the distances for crossing
and overtaking? How does the Master make sure that these requirements are met?
Explain the procedure to advise new joiners on ships watch keeping requirements and how is
watch keeping competence evaluated?
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Section 7 - Personal safety
Accommodation
Is the officer/crew accommodation including galley areas clean? (Y/N) *
Are domestic cold stores clean? (Y/N) *
Are cold store temperatures acceptable (Y/N) *
Are door handles operational from both sides and alarms working? (Y/N) *
Life-saving Equipment
Advise type of lifeboat, launch arrangements, davit/boat securing arrangements:
Advise type of boat and davit maintenance procedures including the boat hook arrangement.
Fire Safety
Does the fire fighting equipment have valid certification / inspection records? *
Are safety and emergency equipment checked regularly and records maintained? *
Is testing of the fire detection system carried out? (Date of last test) *
Is testing of the fixed extinguishing system carried out? (Date of last test) *
Is the fixed CO2 room/release system protected against accidental release? *
If a deck foam system is fitted, is sampling being carried out? *
Are the Officers/Crew familiar with operation of the CO2 system *
Portable fire extinguishers in place? (Y/N) *
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Emergency fire pump runs and found satisfactory? (Y/N) *
Are fire boxes complete with hose and nozzle? (Y/N) *
Is the fire locker well maintained? (Y/N) *
Are fire hydrants and main free from heavy corrosion, damage and leakage? (Y/N) *
Do the isolating valves and hydrants move freely? (Y/N) *
Can the crew identify the isolation valves? *
Are fire flaps operational and in good condition with area served evident? *
Do fire doors self close and do they appear effectively sealed? *
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Section 8 - Manning
Competence
What procedures are in place to assess competence and past experience?
Surveyors Comments
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Section 9 - Security
Surveyors Comments
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