F_PSC060 - Bahamas Maritime Authority

PSC Form 60

As required by MN093, before arrival in a United States port or an Australian port, the Master and Chief Engineer are required to complete the form below.

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Name of Master:*

Name of Chief Engineer:*

Ship's Email:*

Date of Completion of this Form (UTC):*

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IMO Number:*

(Please enter only the 7 numbers)

Name of Ship:*

Name of Next Port(s)*

Guidance: Select the port name form this dropdown that contains UNLOCODE for all Australia and United States ports

Estimated Date of Arrival (UTC)*

DD slash MM slash YYYY

(Guidance: ETA in DD/MM/YY)

Estimated Time of Arrival (UTC)*

Hours

Minutes

Is this a Monthly report submission (as per MN093, 5.7.iv)?*

Yes

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Fire dampers are in proper working condition and seal effectively, tested and operate properly.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure handles and wires are in good condition. Machinery flaps and ventilators close correctly. Skylights close from local and remote positions. Ventilator flame screens are in good condition.

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Quick-Closing valves and shutdowns operational, maintained, labelled, capable of closing and being reset.*

Yes

Guidance: For pneumatic (air) quick-closing valves, check pressure gauges and verify that the system is fully charged. For wire-type closing valves, wires must have regular inspection/ test records on board. For hydraulic valves, records of regular oil checks and leak testing must be available. No gags, clamps, locking wires, plugs, ropes or other attachments that may prevent proper operation of the valves.

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Fire Detection System operational on main and backup power with no faults.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure detector heads and sensors are tested regularly. All manual call points are in order and tested regularly. Detector heads are not covered. Spare heads and call points are available. Control panels function correctly. The control panel indicates position of each detector and call point correctly.

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Main and Emergency fire pump(s) operational, maintained and meets functional requirements.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure main and Emergency fire pump(s) have been tested, confirmed operational and meet water supply requirements with two hoses supplying water to the extremities of the vessel. GS/ballast pumps should not be used in the two- hose test.

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Fire main relief valves, if fitted are checked Isolating valves in the fire main are tested Pressure gauges function properly.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: Ensure pipework is checked and is in good condition. Check remote control operation of the fire pump.

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Fire extinguishers stowed correctly, sufficiently charged, and clearly labelled with service/inspection up to date. The correct number of spare charges available on board.*

Yes

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Fixed fire-extinguishing system operational and maintenance for respective system carried out as per company’s PMS.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure the system is clearly marked, readily accessible control stations. Gas release alarm, including time delay for extinguishing medium, is operating satisfactorily. Clear instructions for operation are posted and are in a language understood the crew. Pipework is in good condition with no damage ore defects. Nozzles, hoses and valves (depending on systems) operate correctly (check that nozzles etc are not clogged or blocked by paint or rust). Check the calibration status of the pressure gauge.

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Fire doors are capable of being closed without obstruction. Quick-release fire doors close upon activation of the fire alarm and are free from non- approved tiebacks, hooks, and wedges. Seals in good condition.*

Yes

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Fire hoses in good condition to be used, free from leaks and dry rot. Correct diameter and length for stowed location.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure hoses are non – perishable and pressure tested frequently.

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Fire mains and hydrants throughout ship in good condition, valves and drains able to operate freely. No pinholes or excessive corrosion prevalent.*

Yes

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Fire Control Plans with correct up to date information and stowed in appropriate locations.*

Yes

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The ship is free from any defects related to Fire safety.*

Yes

Guidance note: If any defects related to Fire safety of the ship are identified, it shall be reported in accordance with the company’s SMS and where necessary, dispensations shall be obtained from Class/RO.

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Fire main penetrations through bulkheads, overheads and decks properly sealed and insulated.*

Yes

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Fire alarm audible and visual indications function correctly.*

Yes

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Personal Equipment, including SCABA and EEBD is readily available and fully charged.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure outfits readily available; clothing, boots, helmet, axe and lifeline has no defects and are of correct type and size. Correct number of BA air cylinders with spares and fully charged. BA compressor is operational at correct pressure.

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An approved Jacketed piping system for high-pressure fuel lines is in place and free of defects.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure a leak-tank is in place and the tank alarm system is in working order and tested.

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Hot surfaces are adequately insulated/protected and insulation is in good condition.*

Yes

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All lamps, their shades and fittings are in good condition. No unprotected lights.*

Yes

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Self-closing sounding pipes and level gauges on oil tanks must not be permanently held open.*

Yes

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Garbage is segregated in metal receptacles fitted with metal lids.*

Yes

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Insulation in fire-rated divisions, including main zones, is examined for condition and satisfactory adhesion with no missing, damaged or detached portions.*

Yes

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All deck and bulkhead penetrations remain tight and are of the appropriate fire rating.*

Yes

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Sprinkler system fully operational and being tested regularly.*

Yes

Guidance: Section valves and alarms are tested. Pressure gauges function correctly. Check the calibration and status of pressure gauges. Pipework is checked and in good condition pumps are tested and two power sources are working correctly.

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International shore connection readily available and the location clearly marked with correct number of nuts, bolts and washers.*

Yes

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Fire protection in cargo deck area checked and all in order.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: Ensure foam monitors move freely and ventilation is working properly in the foam room. Also, ensure annual test records and foam analysis are available for foam systems. Instruction/ guidance shall be properly posted.

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Paint locker fire detection and fire protection system satisfactory provision is made for extinguishing fire without entering the space and have been tested.*

Yes

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Emergency fire pump and system is checked and in good working condition.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure emergency fire pump ship’s side valves operate freely and are fitted with extended spindles where necessary. Diesel-powered pumps are operational, well maintained with fuel and water services, and the exhaust system is in good condition and free from leaks. Electrically powered pumps can be run from the emergency supply. Relief valves, if required are operational The starting system is functioning and instructions are clearly displayed and understood by the crew.

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For tanker ships, cargo pump rooms gas alarm operational and has been tested and satisfactory provision is made for extinguishing a fire without entering the space.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: For non-tanker ships, please select N/A

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All of the above items have been thoroughly checked and accurately marked.*

Yes

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All ship statutory certificates are valid, endorsed up to date and available on board. No overdue surveys or equipment services.*

Yes

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SMS contains, and the crew fully understands, all policies as it relates to safety and environmental protection.*

Yes

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Contingency and emergency preparedness plans established, practised through drills, recorded and updated appropriately.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure photo records with dates are a good idea as evidence of drills being regularly held. Crew shall be able to demonstrate familiarity with the equipment and be able to carry out their duties quickly and competently.

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Company's DPA, Master, officers and crew responsibilities are understood, compliant to and enforced.*

Yes

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Company undertakes review, evaluation and verification of all ISM documentation that is available on or accessible by their ships.*

Yes

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All of the above items have been thoroughly checked and accurately marked.*

Yes

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Lifejackets, immersion suits and thermal protection aides (where provided) are in good condition and have been inspected as required.*

Yes

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Liferafts have been serviced by an approved service provider at correct period of time, properly secured, required equipment provided inside, launching arrangements are satisfactory where provided.*

Yes

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Liferaft HRU are fitted, in date and correctly connected with relevant certificates.*

Yes

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Lifebuoys condition satisfactory, legible ship markings visible.*

Yes

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Lifeboat/Rescue boat is in good condition structurally, mechanically and operationally and have been launched within last 3 months.*

Yes

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Lifeboat/Rescue boat launching appliances and associated systems maintained, operational and tested regularly. Designated crew familiar with all launching and recovery procedures.*

Yes

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All of the above items have been thoroughly checked and accurately marked.*

Yes

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All MARPOL recording books as per ships application is filled out accurately, signed by C/E and Master and available for inspection whether physical or digital.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: Quantity of oily water, sludge and cargo residues (tankers and bulkers only) retained on board does fully match the oil record book entries.

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Overboard discharge pipes from OWS are clear of any oil traces on inside surface.*

Yes

Guidance: Please note pipes are often removed for inspection. Ensure that any indications of discharge pipe/valve removal are with appropriate records.

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OWS, ODME (if applicable) and associated systems functional with a readable OCM display, operational alarm, auto stop , and maintained as per PMS without unauthorized modifications. OWS 15ppm had been tested and responsible crew and CE are familiar with its operation.*

Yes

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Sewage Treatment Plant functional and serviced as per PMS.*

Yes

N/A

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Incinerator condition is satisfactory with certification, alarms and associated safety devices functional.*

Yes

N/A

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Garbage pollution prevention placards are in place and garbage bins in the accommodation/galley are of an approved non-combustible type.*

Yes

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Garbage record book entries are checked and correct.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure any receipts for garbage landed ashore are filed appropriately.

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Correct disposal of cargo residues with appropriate records in MARPOL V Record Book.*

Yes

N/A

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Shipboard Oil Pollution Plans (SOPEP) “List of National Contact Points” updated.*

Yes

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MARPOL I Oil Pollution Prevention, MARPOL IV Sewage Pollution Prevention and MARPOL VI Air Pollution Prevention certificates are valid and endorsed after annual/intermediate survey as required.*

Yes

Guidance: Include IOPP and IAPP Record of Construction and Equipment.

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Certificate of Fitness for carriage of Noxious liquid substances /carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk is valid and includes the cargo list.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: Please select N/A if it is not appliable for your vessel type.

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Engine Air Pollution Prevention certificates for all combustion engines of over 130kW except emergency duty engines includes the Records of Construction and the approved NOx Technical Files.*

Yes

N/A

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Statement of Compliance for Condition Assessment Scheme is checked and valid.*

Yes

N/A

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Anti-fouling Certificates is checked and valid.*

Yes

N/A

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BDN, Bunker Samples and associated records, fuel changeover records or EGCS setting change records are checked and found all in order.*

Yes

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Energy Efficiency Certificate with EEXI Technical File, SEEMP I – II – III, preceding years DSC annual fuel consumption and CII with Statement of Compliance is checked and found in good order.*

Yes

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Ballast Water Management Certificate is valid and endorsed after annual and intermediate surveys as appropriate.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: BMA does not issue Ballast Water Convention exemptions. Where required, ensure Ballast Water Convention Non-Applicability Document issued by BMA. Further, ensure the Ballast water management plan and Ballast water record book are up to date.

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All of the above items have been thoroughly checked and accurately marked.*

Yes

HK Convention Statement of Compliance, Inventory of Hazardous materials and EU SRR Statement checked and in good order.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: There are no Bahamas Certificates for HK Convention

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All crew are familiar with the ship, medically fit, and have up-to-date relevant qualifications for their position while being familiar with the company’s SMS policy and procedures.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure all relevant crew are in possession of the correct national CoC, CRA or Bahamas Endorsement and Seamen’s Book.

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Crew Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA), medical and statutory documents for each rank are up to date.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure original Crew Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) are valid and available onboard. CBA, if applicable, must be available on board. English translation of the SEA and CBA must be available on board if the original is in other language. Notice period of the SEA should not be less than seven days. The right to terminate contract for compassionate reasons shall be included. Seafarers shall be given a document containing a record of their employment on board the ship- the document shall not contain any statement of the quality of a seafarer’s work or as to their wages. Medical certificates with reference to STCW Regulation I/9 or ILO-73 (1946) or ILO-147 (1976) or ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC-2006) shall be in English, valid for two years.

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Maritime Labour Certificate with DMLC I and DMLC II is valid and endorsed for intermediate inspection as appropriate.*

Yes

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Evidence of financial security is Posted in a conspicuous place where it is available to seafarers.*

Yes

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Rest hours are accurately recorded with explanations for any non-conformities.*

Yes

Guidance: 10 hours in any 24-hour period 77 hours in any seven-day period. The daily rest period is divided into two (2) periods, one of which is at least six (6) hours in duration. Muster and LSA/FFE drills and other drills are held at times to minimise the disturbance to rest periods and not induce fatigue. Compensatory rest for callouts during normal rest periods is considered. The table of shipboard working arrangements is posted.

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Wages have been paid in accordance with SEA and CBA, if any with monthly statement /allotment, no unauthorised deductions, provisions are sufficient, and crew accommodation liveable with necessary comfort and amenities.*

Yes

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Ship is sufficiently manned in terms of numbers and qualifications (in accordance with Minimum Safe Manning Document) with qualified crew members for ship's purpose.*

Yes

Guidance: Records of training in personal safety are maintained on board.

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Seafarers are entitled to repatriation after 11 months period.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure seafarers serve no longer than 11 months continuously on board a ship (except where extension agreed per flag rules). Ensure documentary evidence of financial security for repatriation is available and shore leave granted whenever possible.

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Records of the Master’s inspection of the vessel’s accommodation are maintained and available.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure accommodation spaces are clean and in a good state of repair. Mess rooms are clean, hygienic and comfortable. Cabins have hot and cold running water and bedding is clean and hygienic. Heating and ventilation are adequate and well-maintained. Sanitary facilities are hygienic and work correctly. Laundry facilities are in good working order. Adequate natural and artificial light is available. Noise and vibration experienced within the accommodation are within the limits established by the flag state. Recreational facilities are appropriate and are in good working order.

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Galley and cold rooms are clean, hygienic and in good condition.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure spaces for storage of food are clean, hygienic and in good condition. Temperatures of refrigerators and freezers are appropriate. Food is free, of good quality and quantity. Drinking water is of good quality and quantity.

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Cook and galley crew holds appropriate qualifications and trained.*

Yes

N/A

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Health protection medical care and essential dental care are available free to all seafarers.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure medical log and visit reports are kept up to date and report forms kept confidential. The ship’s Hospital is clean, hygienic and any medical/dental visits are available without delay. Medical equipment/ supplies are provided as per flag requirements. An up-to-date list of radio medical contacts where radio medical advice can be obtained is readily available.

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Seafarer’s complaints procedures are available onboard and complaints are handled in a timely, fair and effective manner.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: Ensure complaints logs are available onboard and up to date. Contact details for the flag state and seafarer’s country of residence are available in SMS.

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All of the above items have been thoroughly checked and accurately marked.*

Yes

Publications, charts and passage plans updated, logged and readily available to be used or displayed.*

Yes

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All navigation equipment in good working order, serviced accordingly and where applicable, has certification updated and accessible.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure all faults have been reported to Class and dispensation obtained or requested, as required.

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All of the above items have been thoroughly checked and accurately marked.*

Yes

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Hull, deck and structural integrity, air pipes and ventilators, accommodation ladders, load line marks are in standard with LLC.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure funnel ventilation dampers are easy to operate and seal effectively. Weather deck closing appliances for inlets/outlets are easy to operate and seal effectively. Wires handles/wheels are in good condition. Emergency lights are working properly in the vicinity of the damper/ funnel areas.

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Cargo holds and hatch sealings (if applicable for your ship) are in good operational condition. Weathertight door seals are in good condition.*

Yes

N/A

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For tankers only- The inert gas generator, scrubber, valves, pipework, blowers, control system, deck seal, alarms and overboard discharge are in good condition and operate correctly.*

Yes

N/A

Guidance: Ensure fixed oxygen test meter is calibrated regularly and tests are records. Test function of visible and audible alarms. Instruction manual to be readily available.

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For ships carrying dangerous goods, equipment are correctly specified in the IMDG Document of Compliance, such as fire detection, water spray.*

Yes

N/A

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Ventilation and electrical systems, as applicable, are checked and are in good condition.*

Yes

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All of the above items have been thoroughly checked and accurately marked.*

Yes

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E/R cleaned bilges free of excess oil , has sufficient lighting, oil leaks rectified, lagging and lashings are appropriate and not soaked in oil and critical spares available, with any defects already reported.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure drip trays and save-alls are empty and oil-free.

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Steering gear is functioning with no defects, free of excess oil, gyro repeater has no deviation error, and no evidence of hydraulic leaks.*

Yes

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The emergency Generator is operational on primary and secondary means of starting including auto-start and capable of carrying rated load.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure the level in the fuel storage tank must be 80% capacity as a minimum. Remote fuel shut-offs are clearly marked and the operating mechanism is in good condition and responsible crew familiar with operations. Ensure batteries are fully charged for multi-starting. Exhaust ventilation is functioning correctly. No defects or damages to insulation in the emergency generator space.

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All cutting and welding gases and equipment are safely and appropriately stored in workshop and fire warning signage posted and fire extinguishers are provided in the vicinity of welding areas.*

Yes

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E/R electrical panels fault free and insulated matting is in good condition.*

Yes

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Emergency batteries checked and all in good condition.*

Yes

Guidance: Ensure battery electrolyte levels are correct and appropriate PPE is available. Ventilation in the battery room is open and Explosion-proof lighting provided in the battery room.

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All emergency lights and exits operational and clearly marked, free from obstruction.*

Yes

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All of the above items have been thoroughly checked and accurately marked.*

Yes

New items identified while conducting pre-arrival check that require further attention:

Items identified while conducting pre-arrival check that have been previously reported to the company, Flag, Class or with the existing dispensation that require further attention:

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I agree the information provided in this form is correct and ship is fully prepared for a possible PSC inspection.

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