⚓ Inspectare -- TUG

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Inspection Details

1 - Rob at mobilization
1.1 If inspection takes place during vessel mobilization, inspector shall issue an ROB survey statement covering, when relevant, all bunker, dry and liquid bulk tanks.
2 - Bulk transfer
2.1 Are the bulk stations in good condition?
2.2 Is there evidence that bulk hoses are handled and managed as per Company requirements?
2.3 Is there evidence of a pre-transfer conference being held between the vessel and the receiving or discharging facility before the transfer of bulk begins?
2.4 Is the vessel authorized by Class and Flag to carry methanol in bulk?
2.5 Is the methanol handling system and crew familiarization proven by wet trials?
3 - Deck cargo
3.1 Have the risks associated with deck cargo operations been analyzed?
3.2 Has a MOPO (Matrix of Permitted Operations) been developed and implemented for deck cargo operations?
3.3 Have escape routes for deck personnel been defined and kept free of obstruction?
3.4 Is the deck area monitored by video cameras?
3.5 Is a deck cargo stowage plan developed before starting deck cargo operations, using the information in the draft deck cargo manifest?
3.6 Do the deck personnel maintain dedicated radio communication with the crane operator/lifting supervisor at all times?
3.7 Do the bridge team always have a line of sight to the vessel crew during deck cargo operations?
3.8 Has the lifting plan issued for the deck cargo transfer been discussed between the vessel and the installation or logistics base as applicable?
3.9 Are cargo securing procedures implemented?
3.10 Have the risks associated to the handling of tubulars and pipe cargo been analyzed?
3.11 Does the crew systematically prepare the deck with rope dunnage before loading tubulars?
3.12 Does the crew systematically use pipe posts or stanchions to protect personnel involved in tubulars handling?
3.13 Is the main deck clear, available for cargo and in good condition?
3.14 On "open stern" vessels, are responsible officers aware of specific risks of deck cargo operations offshore and associated limitations/mitigations?
3.15 Is the deck cargo securing/lashing equipment in a good order?
3.16 Are the tugger winches and wires associated with positioning cargo in good order?
3.17 Are the reefer containers power socket in sufficient number and in good condition?
3.18 Are officers aware of the dangers of entrapped water on deck particularly when carrying pipe cargoes?
3.19 Does the vessel implement a "clear deck" or "hands free" lifting procedure?
3.20 Are portable radios in sufficient number for cargo / bulk operations both in port and offshore?
4 - Stand-by duties general
4.1 Does the vessel have procedures for standby duties and is the crew aware of them?
4.2 Does the vessel have a clearly marked rescue zone, clear of propellers and obstructions?
4.3 Is the vessel provided with scramble nets on both sides?
4.4 Is the vessel equipped to perform anticollision watch duty?
4.5 Is the vessel equipped with communication equipment meeting Company requirements?
4.6 Is the vessel provided with required oil spill response equipment?
4.7 Is the hospital readily available and in a hygienically satisfactory condition?
4.8 Are MEDEVAC drills regularly conducted to ensure that roles and responsibilities between Company and Contractor are clearly known and understood by all?
4.9 Does the vessel have their own readily and permanent access to shore-based medical advice services and is it regularly tested?
4.10 Does the vessel’s medicine chest include an automated defibrillator and a portable medical oxygen set?
4.11 Are the passenger’s accommodation readily available and in a hygienically satisfactory condition?
5 - Stand-by duties fire fighting
5.1 Does the vessel hold FiFi 1 class notation?
5.2 Does the FiFi 1 equipment meet the following requirement?
5.3 Is the crew familiar with the operation of FiFi 1 equipment?
5.4 Does 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?
5.5 Is the FiFi 1 equipment in good order?
6 - Stand-by duties fast rescue boat
6.1 Is the Fast Rescue Boat and associated launching and embarkation appliances (including release mechanism) compliant with LSA Code?
6.2 Is the Fast Rescue Boat hull length of not less than 6 meters and not more than 8.5 meters?
6.3 Is the following equipment available on board the Fast Rescue Boat?
6.4 Is the above equipment properly secured by lashings, storage in lockers or compartments?
6.5 Is the Fast Rescue Boat fitted with arrangements for towing and sufficiently strong to marshal or tow liferafts?
6.6 Does the Fast Rescue Boat meet the following LSA Code requirements?
6.7 Does the Fast Rescue Boat meet the following Company requirements?
6.8 Is the Fast Rescue Boat equipped with a man overboard recovery kit?
6.9 Does the Fast Rescue Boat launching appliance meet the following LSA Code requirements?
7 - Stand-by duties fast rescue boat launching and recovery
7.1 Has the launching and recovery of the fast rescue boat been witnessed?
7.2 Is each person assigned to crew the Fast Rescue Boat provided with an immersion suit or life jacket depending on intended area of operation?
7.3 Are weather limitations for the launching and recovery of Fast Rescue Boat clearly defined in vessel’s procedures?
7.4 Does the crew assigned to Fast Rescue Boat meet the Company specific certification requirements?
8 - Engine room section
8.1 Are main, auxiliary and emergency plant in good order?
8.2 Is the steering gear/steering compartment(s) free from defects?
9 - General for AHT
9.1 Does the towing and/or anchor handling equipment meet the minimum contract and project’s specific requirements?
9.2 Is the bollard pull certificate issued or endorsed by a classification society member of IACS and dated less than ten (10) years old?
9.3 As applicable, are responsible officers able to explain the impact on bollard pull, of power diversion to transverse thrusters or other large power consumers?
9.4 As applicable, are the effects of shallow waters duly considered as part of operations planning and understood by responsible officers?
9.5 Do 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?
9.6 Are 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?
9.7 Is 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?
9.8 Are 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)?
9.9 Does the crew clearly understand that during towing or anchor handling, all weathertight doors, hatches, manholes, port and windows on the weather deck shall be kept closed to prevent downflooding in the event of deck edge immersion?
9.10 On working deck, are all freeing ports functional and clear of obstructions?
9.11 Are towing and/or anchor handling winches and/or hooks fitted with quick release?
9.12 Are towing and/or anchor handling winches, including associated hoses and brake linings, in good order?
9.13 Are towing and/or anchor handling winches fully operational?
9.14 Are records of inspection and service of the wires available on board?
9.15 Have winch operators received formal training in winch operations including emergency release methods and are they able to demonstrate their knowledge?
9.16 Are responsible officers able to explain the emergency release procedure and associated sequence on winches?
9.17 As applicable, are towing pins, Karmforks and shark jaws fully operational and fitted with a hydraulic pressure release or emergency release system?
9.18 Do the responsible officers understand that the use of full three axis auto DP is prohibited during anchor handling and towing operations?
9.19 Is a clear deck policy issued and implemented during anchor handling and towing operation?
9.20 Are safe areas beyond the crash barriers clear of obstructions and easily accessible to the crew from the working deck?
9.21 Are deck floodlights in good working order?
9.22 Does the vessel have a tension gauge and/or tension limiter to monitor forces and is it regularly calibrated?
9.23 Are weather forecasts available to the vessel?
9.24 Do all towing and anchor handling gears (e.g. wires, shackles and plates) have valid certification meeting DNV-ST-N001 standards?
9.25 Are tow wires terminated with hard eye thimbles or closed sockets?
9.26 Are closed socket renewed at intervals not exceeding 2,5 years, irrespective of the condition of the socket and its wire?
10 - Towing/Pushing
10.1 As 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?
10.2 Is the vessel's fendering in good condition?
10.3 For pushing operations, is the bow fendering and associated supporting structure of the design approved by a classification society member of IACS?
10.4 Are the searchlight(s) fully operational?
10.5 Does the Minimum Breaking Load (MBL) of the tow wires (main and spare) meet the DNV-STN001 standards?
10.6 Are 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)?
10.7 Do the project’s specific towing arrangements include a shock/dynamic load absorption method?
10.8 If fitted, are HMPE towing lines rigged with spring rope of a different material?
10.9 If using HMPE, is the contact surface for the HMPE tow line clean and sufficiently smooth to avoid damage to tow line?
10.10 If applicable is there a system for prevention of chafing of the tow-wire?
10.11 As applicable, is the manning level of tug sufficient to board an unmanned towed object in an emergency situation and establish a new towing connection?
10.12 Is there a sufficient number of portable radios and spare batteries available onboard?
10.13 Does the vessel have procedures, including contingency plans, in place that address towing and pushing activities?
10.14 Is a tow winch brake alarm fitted and audible in the bridge?
11 - In service inspection
11.1 Is the fixed fire detection and alarm systems operational and free of defect?
11.2 Is the fixed fire extinguishing system operational and free of defect?
11.3 Is the fixed fire fighting system certification valid?
11.4 Are fire extinguisher annual certifications valid?
11.5 Is the fire fighting equipment carried on board compliant with the approved fire control plan exhibited?
11.6 Are the firemen's outfits and breathing apparatus ready for use?
11.7 Is the crew familiar with donning firemen's outfits and breathing apparatus?
11.8 If fitted , are EEBDs with valid inspection certificates available for immediate use?
11.9 Are all fire flaps in good order and operational?
11.10 Is the emergency stop of ventilation fans operational?
11.11 Are main and emergency fire pumps, hoses and nozzles ready for immediate use?
11.12 Are surfaces with temperatures above 220°c which may be impinged as a result of fuel or oil system failure properly insulated?
11.13 Where insulation is installed, is it intact and free of fuel, or oil contamination?
11.14 Are life rafts, with valid inspection certificates, available for immediate use?
11.15 Are hydrostatic releases, where fitted, correctly attached?
11.16 Are SOLAS type life jackets available for immediate use?
11.17 Are escape ways clearly marked ,not obstructed and lit?
11.18 Are PPE available and worn?
11.19 Is the hospital clean and tidy?
11.20 Are pyrotechnics in date and in good order?
11.21 Is the Medevac procedure available and up to date?
11.22 Are bilge high level alarm in good working conditions and regularly tested?
11.23 Is emergency suction bilge operational, identified and sealed with breakable seal?
11.24 Is emergency overboard valve operational, identified and sealed with breakable seal?
11.25 Is emergency bilge pump operational and ready for immediate use?
11.26 Is the crew able to demonstrate how to set up and operate the emergency bilge pumping system in case of flooding?
11.27 Are all sea chests valves operational and watertight when closed?
11.28 Is engine room compartment free of significant seawater leak?
11.29 Are deck openings, including watertight doors and portholes free of defect and capable of being properly secured?
11.30 Are spill containment arrangements provided in way of bulk transfer manifolds and savealls fitted around relevant tank vents?
11.31 Are manifold spill containers, if provided, empty and are the drainage arrangements satisfactory?
11.32 Are means readily available for dealing with small oil or chemical spills?
11.33 Is the navigation equipment operational?
11.34 Is the GMDSS station in good working conditions?
11.35 Are nautical publications and charts, paper and/or electronic for the intended voyage, on board, current and corrected up to date?
11.36 Is there a passage planning available and covering the intended voyage?
11.37 If fitted , is the boat landing in good operational condition?
11.38 Is the vessel free of any Management of Change (MoC) process opened, DGS (downgraded situation) declared, or class/statutory condition due or overdue?
11.39 If provided on board , is the gas welding equipment in good condition?
11.40 Are external general appearance and maintenance satisfactory (deck, superstructure, deck machinery, pipework, workspaces)?
11.41 Are the internal general appearance and maintenance satisfactory (living spaces , galley, stores)?
11.42 Are emergency drills conducted as per drill matrix with records available?
11.43 Is the PMS up to date, with no overdue maintenance?
11.44 Is there a formalized company system for recording work and rest hours?

⚠ General Observations