Before safety construction survey, followings to be checked:
Structural strength of the vessel is good. No part of deck or hull is not badly corroded. | |
Water tight doors are in good condition. Remote and local controls working properly. | |
Bilge pumping and drainage arrangements are in good condition. | |
Electrical equipment and installation | |
Emergency sources of electrical power | |
Electric and electro hydraulic steering gears | |
Precaution against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin | |
Fire protection arrangements, fixed and portable fire fighting equipment are well maintained and in good operational condition. | |
Boilers and machinery | |
Means of going astern | |
Shaft | |
Boiler feed system in good condition. | |
Steam pipe systems in good condition. | |
Air pressure systems are in good condition. | |
Cooling water systems are in good condition. | |
Fuel, lubricating and other oil systems are in good condition. | |
Means of communications are in good condition. | |
Steering gear | |
Anchor chain and cables | |
Means of escapes are well maintained and in good condition. | |
Means of stopping machinery | |
Shutting off fuel suction pipes | |
Closing of openings | |
For specialized tankers and UMS ships, additional items. |
Checklist and preparation for safety construction survey may be found in company's ISM manual.