BUREAU VERITAS MARINE & OFFSHORE DIVISION

1 BUREAU VERITAS MARINE & OFFSHORE DIVISION CHECK LISTS TO PREPARE FOR PSC INSPECTIONS PSC Inspection Checklist for BUREAU VERITAS classed vessels rev. 04/2015 M&O/DO/FM/TPP 3 BUREAU VERITAS MARINE & OFFSHORE DIVISION Preventive Inspection Preparation Questionnaire This Check list is issued to assist surveyors and help the responsible crew on board to check preventively the apparent condition of maintenance of the ship prior to the potential, expected or consecutive Port State Control inspection. It does not in any way replace or cover the scope of class and/or statutory surveys carried out by BUREAU VERITAS , the Flag state or by BUREAU VERITAS on behalf of the Flag state. It is not exhaustive and contains items which are recorded as of elevated attention by the PSC in different areas. The questionnaire is based also on similar checklists created and distributed recently by Flag Administrations, MARINE consultants and organizations.

2 It is reflecting as well the recent data from statistics available apparently to BUREAU VERITAS from its own classed fleet and various external sources. It is worth to underline that as per BUREAU VERITAS Rules, latest edition, , , , under the par. Duties of the Interested Parties : The classification of a ship is based on the understanding that the ship is loaded and operated in a proper manner by competent and qualified crew or operating personnel according to the environmental, loading, operating and other criteria on which classification is based. In particular, it will be assumed that the draught of the ship in operating conditions will not exceed that corresponding to the freeboard assigned or the maximum approved for the classification, that the ship will be properly loaded taking into account both its stability and the stresses imposed on its structures and that cargoes will be properly stowed and suitably secured and that the speed and course of the ship are adapted to the prevailing sea and weather conditions according to the normal prudent seamanship.

3 Ships are to be maintained at all times, at the diligence of the Owners, in proper condition complying with international safety and pollution prevention regulations. Present document is not in any way designed, even as guidance only, to replace or prevent the use of any applicable regulatory document in the field of Port State Control Inspection Regime, such as IMO (27) as amended or specific PSC Administrations requirements, Concentrated Inspection Campaign announcements or any other Administration imposed additional regulations and/or specific port, country or regional regimes as published. If your ship is detained, or appears to be in the process of being detained, you should contact the nearest BV office immediately for assistance. The BV surveyor will facilitate rectification of deficiencies, verify compliance with the applicable requirements and expedite release of the ship. Refer to BV Rules Pt A, Ch1, sec1, PSC Inspection Checklist for BUREAU VERITAS classed vessels rev.

4 04/2015 M&O/DO/FM/TPP 5 Preventing Detentions By regular maintenance By periodic inspections of the vessel in a similar way to the PSC's more detailed inspection : By a third party Training of staff By own staff Use of checklist Periodicity of vessel's inspection : Monthly After crew changes Approaching a port of PSC inspection Date .. Place .. Ship Stamp: Name .. Signature .. (*) X = Checked (*) N = Not checked (*) D = Deficient (*) NA = Not applicable PSC Inspection Checklist for BUREAU VERITAS classed vessels rev. 04/2015 M&O/DO/FM/TPP 7 Boarding the vessel 0 Arrangements for safe boarding (*) Load line marks clearly marked on shell plating on each side and correspond with ILLC Pilot ladders/hoist and arrangement for safe boarding, accommodation ladders, safety net and lights in good condition. Gangway watch and security checks in place as required. Deck cleanliness, doors and corridors free of obstacles and clean.

5 Documentation and Records 1 Documentation and Records (*) All original copies of trading certificates available and valid. CSR documents (incl. Form 1, 2 & 3) available for review. All seafarers National Certificates of Competency, GMDSS Operator s Certificates, Flag Licenses for Officers, Certificate of Receipt of Application, Dangerous Cargo Endorsements and Medical Fitness Certificates available and valid. Verification that the Letter of receipt of application for a COE is available on board for officers sailing under the ships flag but who have not yet received endorsement. Records of hours of work/rest for each crew member comply with STCW requirements and tally with vessel s operation logs (Note: very detailed examination will be carried out by PSCO in ports of Australia). All approved and required manuals/documents ( stability, cargo securing, SOPEP, grain loading, garbage management, LRIT conformance test report, diesel engine technical files, VOC Management Plan, etc.)

6 Available for inspection and all contents updated. All inspection/service records of LSA, FFA, navigation equipment and GMDSS radio equipment, and survice records available and valid. Plans (Fire Control, Damage Control, etc.) and instructions (muster list, life-jackets donning, etc.) available. All drill records (abandon ship, fire, steering gear, SOPEP, security, etc.) available as evidences of emergency preparedness. ISSP and ship-company exchange on alerts and level of security. Last PSC report, Shore-based Radio equipment maintenance agreement, Survey Report files For MLC see the dedicated list Do not underestimate the importance of the first impression made on the PSC officer. Provide polite, cooperative and correct attitude by the crew to the PSC officer duties during the inspection. REMARKS / COMMENTS: Date .. Place .. Ship Stamp: Name .. Signature .. (*) X = Checked (*) N = Not checked (*) D = Deficient (*) NA = Not applicable PSC Inspection Checklist for BUREAU VERITAS classed vessels rev.

7 04/2015 M&O/DO/FM/TPP 9 Bridge area 2 Bridge Area Navigation Safety and Means of Communication (*) Up-to-date and corrected nautical publications and charts available for the intended voyages; latest IMO and flag State required publications available. ( (27), ; ) Berth to berth voyage plan prepared and approved by ship s Master (SOLAS V/34) Voyage charts corrected as necessary (SOLAS ; V/27) Magnetic compass is easily readable and correctly adjusted (deviation card clearly exposed). (SOLAS V/12 ; ; ) Confirmation that a table or curves of residual deviations for the magnetic compass is available on board. ( (27) ) Verification that the magnetic compass deviation book is properly maintained ( (27) ) All navigation equipment ( radars, ARPA, magnetic/gyro compass, echo sounding device, speed log, bridge indicators, daylight signalling lamp, AIS, VDR, ECDIS, LRIT, etc.) are in good working condition; no overdue of annual servicing or expiry of batteries; inspection and testing records available (SOLAS V/16 ; (27) ) Navigational lights, shapes and sound signaling equipment (daylight signaling lamp, whistles, forecastle bell, gong, alarms) in good working condition (SOLAS II-1 ; ) GMDSS installations ( VHF & MF/HF radio installations, NAVTEX receiver, INMARSAT-C, EPIRB, SART, etc.)

8 In good working condition; no overdue of annual servicing or expiry of batteries; inspection and testing records (monthly, weekly and daily) available; GMDSS installation reverse power fully charged and tested weekly. (SOLAS IV/14,15; ; (27) ) EPIRB in working order; updated maintenance records available. EPIRB located in a float free position which can also be accessed by ships staff without the need to climb a vertical ladder. (SOLAS ; ) Fire detection alarms panel on bridge in working order including sensors, call points and fault alarms ( (27) ; & ) Verification that pyrotechnics, line throwers, immersion suits and life jackets on bridge are in place and in date (SOLAS III/7; (27) ) Engine telegraph, engine room and steering gear room communication operational ( (27), ; SOLAS II-1/29) Pilot ladders condition careful check (condition of ropes, steps abd their seizing, non-slip surfaces, spreaders, securing to deck). Hoist arrangement for safe boarding, accommodation ladders, safety net and lights in good condition.

9 Pay Attention please: 60% of all maritime claims over 1m in 2014 are caused by grounding, collision and hull damage [Global Claims Review 2014, AGCS]. Safety of Navigation and relevant equipment are in the focus of the PSC initial inspections. See the MoU statistics for this area in 2015 on next page. REMARKS / COMMENTS: Date .. Place .. Ship Stamp: Name .. Signature .. (*) X = Checked (*) N = Not checked (*) D = Deficient (*) NA = Not applicable PSC Inspection Checklist for BUREAU VERITAS classed vessels rev. 04/2015 M&O/DO/FM/TPP 11 PARIS MoU, 2015, Safety of Navigation: TOKYO MoU, 2014: REMARKS / COMMENTS: Date .. Place .. Ship Stamp: Name .. Signature .. (*) X = Checked (*) N = Not checked (*) D = Deficient (*) NA = Not applicable PSC Inspection Checklist for BUREAU VERITAS classed vessels rev. 04/2015 M&O/DO/FM/TPP 13 Life Saving Appliances (LSA) 3 Life-Saving Appliances (*) Emergency lighting and batteries - verification of the lighting of the muster and embarkation stations, alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and embarkation stations, including the emergency source of power (all ships).

10 Verification of low level lighting (passenger ships) Lifeboats - Lifeboats and rescue boat are structurally sound and properly stowed. Inventory and ration adequate and in good condition. Confirmation of the compulsory markings of each lifeboat. Check of the lifting hooks, keel attachment. Engines start without difficulty (with primary & secondary means of starting in normal working condition). Davits (incl. wire falls) well maintained, marked for inspection, log book entries. On-load release mechanisms and hydrostatic locks (where fitted) in working order and in correct position. Date of servicing or replacement. Retro-reflective tapes provided. Annual & 5-year thorough examinations done. Verification of the condition and operation of water spray and air supply systems where provided in totally enclosed lifeboats which have self-contained air support systems. Confirmation that the record indicating that the lifeboat equipment was examined and found to be complete has been entered in the log book.