1.1If inspection takes place during vessel mobilization, inspector shall issue an ROB survey statement covering, when relevant, all bunker, dry and liquid bulk tanks.
2 - Dry bulk
2.1Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the dry bulk tanks satisfactory?
2.2Are the tank fittings in dry bulk tanks in good working condition?
2.3Are the dry bulk systems operational?
3 - Liquid bulk
3.1Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the liquid bulk tanks satisfactory?
3.2Are the tank fittings in liquid bulk tanks in good working condition?
3.3Are the liquid bulk cargo pumping systems operational?
4 - Bulk transfer
4.1Are the bulk stations in good condition?
4.2Is there evidence that bulk hoses are handled and managed as per Company requirements?
4.3Is there evidence of a pre-transfer conference being held between the vessel and the receiving or
4.4Is the vessel authorized by Class and Flag to carry methanol in bulk?
4.5Is the methanol handling system and crew familiarization proven by wet trials?
5 - Deck cargo
5.1Have the risks associated with deck cargo operations been analyzed?
5.2Has a MOPO (Matrix of Permitted Operations) been developed and implemented for deck cargo operations?
5.3Have escape routes for deck personnel been defined and kept free of obstruction?
5.4Is the deck area monitored by video cameras?
5.5Is a deck cargo stowage plan developed before starting deck cargo operations, using the information in the draft deck cargo manifest?
5.6Do the deck personnel maintain dedicated radio communication with the crane operator/lifting supervisor at all times?
5.7Do the bridge team always have a line of sight to the vessel crew during deck cargo operations?
5.8Has the lifting plan issued for the deck cargo transfer been discussed between the vessel and the installation or logistics base as applicable?
5.9Are cargo securing procedures implemented?
5.10Have the risks associated to the handling of tubulars and pipe cargo been analyzed?
5.11Does the crew systematically prepare the deck with rope dunnage before loading tubulars?
5.12Does the crew systematically use pipe posts or stanchions to protect personnel involved in tubulars handling?
5.13Is the main deck clear, available for cargo and in good condition?
5.14On "open stern" vessels, are responsible officers aware of specific risks of deck cargo operations offshore and associated limitations/mitigations?
5.15Is the deck cargo securing/lashing equipment in a good order?
5.16Are the tugger winches and wires associated with positioning cargo in good order?
5.17Are the reefer containers power socket in sufficient number and in good condition?
5.18Are officers aware of the dangers of entrapped water on deck particularly when carrying pipe cargoes?
5.19Does the vessel implement a "clear deck" or "hands free" lifting procedure?
5.20Are portable radios in sufficient number for cargo / bulk operations both in port and offshore?
6 - Carriage of dangerous goods
6.1Does the vessel have a valid IMDG certification?
6.2Is the vessel provided with IMDG Code ?
6.3Does the vessel produce a cargo plan identifying all classes of cargo, including dangerous goods?
6.4Is the vessel provided with the additional safety equipment required for the carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form?
7 - Stand-by duties general
7.1Does the vessel have procedures for standby duties and is the crew aware of them?
7.2Does the vessel have a clearly marked rescue zone, clear of propellers and obstructions?
7.3Is the vessel provided with scramble nets on both sides?
7.4Is the vessel equipped to perform anticollision watch duty?
7.5Is the vessel equipped with communication equipment meeting Company requirements?
7.6Is the vessel provided with required oil spill response equipment?
7.7Is the hospital readily available and in a hygienically satisfactory condition?
7.8Are MEDEVAC drills regularly conducted to ensure that roles and responsibilities between Company and Contractor are clearly known and understood by all?
7.9Does the vessel have their own readily and permanent access to shore-based medical advice services and is it regularly tested?
7.10Does the vessel’s medicine chest include an automated defibrillator and a portable medical oxygen set?
7.11Are the passenger’s accommodation readily available and in a hygienically satisfactory condition?
8 - Stand-by duties fire fighting
8.1Does the vessel hold FiFi 1 class notation?
8.2Does the FiFi 1 equipment meet the following requirement?
8.3Is the crew familiar with the operation of FiFi 1 equipment?
8.4Does the vessel’s stability booklet include calculation proving satisfactory stability when all monitors are in operation at full capacity in the most adverse direction for the stability?
8.5Is the FiFi 1 equipment in good order?
9 - Stand-by duties fast rescue boat
9.1Is the Fast Rescue Boat and associated launching and embarkation appliances (including release mechanism) compliant with LSA Code?
9.2Is the Fast Rescue Boat hull length of not less than 6 meters and not more than 8.5 meters?
9.3Is the following equipment available on board the Fast Rescue Boat?
9.4Is the above equipment properly secured by lashings, storage in lockers or compartments?
9.5Is the Fast Rescue Boat fitted with arrangements for towing and sufficiently strong to marshal or tow liferafts?
9.6Does the Fast Rescue Boat meet the following LSA Code requirements?
9.7Does the Fast Rescue Boat meet the following Company requirements?
9.8Is the Fast Rescue Boat equipped with a man overboard recovery kit?
9.9Does the Fast Rescue Boat launching appliance meet the following LSA Code requirements?
10 - Stand-by duties fast rescue boat launching and recovery
10.1Has the launching and recovery of the fast rescue boat been witnessed?
10.2Is each person assigned to crew the Fast Rescue Boat provided with an immersion suit or life jacket depending on intended area of operation?
10.3Are weather limitations for the launching and recovery of Fast Rescue Boat clearly defined in vessel’s procedures?
10.4Does the crew assigned to Fast Rescue Boat meet the Company specific certification requirements?
11 - Engine room section
11.1Are main, auxiliary and emergency plant in good order?
11.2Is the steering gear/steering compartment(s) free from defects?
12 - General for AHT
12.1Does the towing and/or anchor handling equipment meet the minimum contract and project’s specific requirements?
12.2Is the bollard pull certificate issued or endorsed by a classification society member of IACS and dated less than ten (10) years old?
12.3As applicable, are responsible officers able to explain the impact on bollard pull, of power diversion to transverse thrusters or other large power consumers?
12.4As applicable, are the effects of shallow waters duly considered as part of operations planning and understood by responsible officers?
12.5Do the vessel’s standard loading conditions, stability curves, stability booklet and minimum freeboard meet the criteria defined in International Code on Intact Stability Part B – “Ships engaged in towing and escort operations” or “Ships engaged in anchor handling operations” respectively?
12.6Are responsible officers able to demonstrate that the stability condition calculated for the intended towing or anchor handling operations meet the International Code on Intact Stability Part B – “Ships engaged in towing and escort operations” or “Ships engaged in anchor handling operations” criteria?
12.7Is the vessel provided with constructional precautions and operational procedures against capsizing in compliance with International Code on Intact Stability Part B – “Ships engaged in towing and escort operations” or “Ships engaged in anchor handling operations” respectively?
12.8Are responsible officers able to explain the means to restrict the lead of the wire to within a safe sector (i.e. to reduce the risk of girting)?
12.9Does the crew clearly understand that during towing or anchor handling, all weathertight
12.10On working deck, are all freeing ports functional and clear of obstructions?
12.14Are records of inspection and service of the wires available on board?
12.15Have winch operators received formal training in winch operations including emergency release methods and are they able to demonstrate their knowledge?
12.16Are responsible officers able to explain the emergency release procedure and associated sequence on winches?
12.17As applicable, are towing pins, Karmforks and shark jaws fully operational and fitted with a hydraulic pressure release or emergency release system?
12.18Do the responsible officers understand that the use of full three axis auto DP is prohibited during anchor handling and towing operations?
12.19Is a clear deck policy issued and implemented during anchor handling and towing operation?
12.20Are safe areas beyond the crash barriers clear of obstructions and easily accessible to the crew from the working deck?
12.21Are deck floodlights in good working order?
12.22Does the vessel have a tension gauge and/or tension limiter to monitor forces and is it regularly calibrated?
12.23Are weather forecasts available to the vessel?
12.24Do all towing and anchor handling gears (e.g. wires, shackles and plates) have valid certification meeting DNV-ST-N001 standards?
12.25Are tow wires terminated with hard eye thimbles or closed sockets?
12.26Are closed socket renewed at intervals not exceeding 2,5 years, irrespective of the condition of the socket and its wire?
13 - Anchor handling
13.1Are operation plans and procedures available for each anchor handling operation?
13.2Are the responsible officers able to demonstrate their understanding of the anchor handling operational plan and associated limitations?
13.3Is the stability instrument available on board for checking permissible tension and stability criteria during anchor handling operations compliant with the requirements of International Code on Intact Stability Part B – "Ships engaged in anchor handling operations"?
13.4Are the responsible officers familiar with the use of stability instrument?
13.5Do the Master, responsible officers and deck personnel have appropriate anchor handling training and experience?
13.6Are tugger winches, wires, chain and hook in a satisfactory condition?
13.7Where winches are not visible from the bridge, is there a system in place to enable remote monitoring?
13.8Does the bridge officer have good visibility of the work area from the vessel’s control station?
13.9Does the vessel have contingency plans for operations associated with anchor handling?
13.10Does the vessel have a consistent stock of consumables spares for the project’s specific anchor handling operation?
13.11Are there records showing that the stern roller is free to turn?
13.12Are pedestal fairleads and roller fairleads well-greased and free to turn?
13.13Is the deck sheathing free of defects?
13.14Are communications means between the bridge and working deck, including backup systems, in working order and in sufficient number?
13.15Does the vessel have lifesaving appliances that are immediately accessible on the stern?
14 - Towing/Pushing
14.1As applicable, have Masters and officers having direct responsibility for ship handling during towing operations received formal simulation training in ship handling for non-conventional propulsion system?
14.2Is the vessel's fendering in good condition?
14.3For pushing operations, is the bow fendering and associated supporting structure of the design approved by a classification society member of IACS?
14.4Are the searchlight(s) fully operational?
14.5Does the Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) of the tow wires (main and spare) meet the DNV-STN001 standards?
14.6Are the towing wires fitted, less than 5 (five) years old, OR if a towing log has been maintained, less than 100,000 nautical miles of which no more than 50,000 miles have been in adverse weather conditions (> Beaufort Force 6)?
14.7Do the project’s specific towing arrangements include a shock/dynamic load absorption method?
14.8If fitted, are HMPE towing lines rigged with spring rope of a different material?
14.9If using HMPE, is the contact surface for the HMPE tow line clean and sufficiently smooth to avoid damage to tow line?
14.10If applicable is there a system for prevention of chafing of the tow-wire?
14.11As applicable, is the manning level of tug sufficient to board an unmanned towed object in an emergency situation and establish a new towing connection?
14.12Is there a sufficient number of portable radios and spare batteries available onboard?
14.13Does the vessel have procedures, including contingency plans, in place that address towing and pushing activities?
14.14Is a tow winch brake alarm fitted and audible in the bridge?
15 - In service inspection
15.1Is the fixed fire detection and alarm systems operational and free of defect?
15.2Is the fixed fire extinguishing system operational and free of defect?
15.3Is the fixed fire fighting system certification valid?
15.4Are fire extinguisher annual certifications valid?
15.5Is the fire fighting equipment carried on board compliant with the approved fire control plan exhibited?
15.6Are the firemen's outfits and breathing apparatus ready for use?
15.7Is the crew familiar with donning firemen's outfits and breathing apparatus?
15.8If fitted , are EEBDs with valid inspection certificates available for immediate use?
15.9Are all fire flaps in good order and operational?
15.10Is the emergency stop of ventilation fans operational?
15.11Are main and emergency fire pumps, hoses and nozzles ready for immediate use?
15.12Are surfaces with temperatures above 220°c which may be impinged as a result of fuel or oil system failure properly insulated?
15.13Where insulation is installed, is it intact and free of fuel, or oil contamination?
15.14Are life rafts, with valid inspection certificates, available for immediate use?
15.15Are hydrostatic releases, where fitted, correctly attached?
15.16Are SOLAS type life jackets available for immediate use?
15.17Are escape ways clearly marked ,not obstructed and lit?
15.18Are PPE available and worn?
15.19Is the hospital clean and tidy?
15.20Are pyrotechnics in date and in good order?
15.21Is the Medevac procedure available and up to date?
15.22Are bilge high level alarm in good working conditions and regularly tested?
15.23Is emergency suction bilge operational, identified and sealed with breakable seal?
15.24Is emergency overboard valve operational, identified and sealed with breakable seal?
15.25Is emergency bilge pump operational and ready for immediate use?
15.26Is the crew able to demonstrate how to set up and operate the emergency bilge pumping system in case of flooding?
15.27Are all sea chests valves operational and watertight when closed?
15.28Is engine room compartment free of significant seawater leak?
15.29Are deck openings, including watertight doors and portholes free of defect and capable of being properly secured?
15.30Are spill containment arrangements provided in way of bulk transfer manifolds and savealls fitted around relevant tank vents?
15.31Are manifold spill containers, if provided, empty and are the drainage arrangements satisfactory?
15.32Are means readily available for dealing with small oil or chemical spills?
15.33Is the navigation equipment operational?
15.34Is the GMDSS station in good working conditions?
15.35Are nautical publications and charts, paper and/or electronic for the intended voyage, on board, current and corrected up to date?
15.36Is there a passage planning available and covering the intended voyage?
15.37If fitted , is the boat landing in good operational condition?
15.38Is the vessel free of any Management of Change (MoC) process opened, DGS (downgraded situation) declared, or class/statutory condition due or overdue?
15.39If provided on board , is the gas welding equipment in good condition?
15.40Are external general appearance and maintenance satisfactory (deck, superstructure, deck machinery, pipework, workspaces)?
15.41Are the internal general appearance and maintenance satisfactory (living spaces , galley, stores)?
15.42Are emergency drills conducted as per drill matrix with records available?
15.43Is the PMS up to date, with no overdue maintenance?
15.44Is there a formalized company system for recording work and rest hours?