Type of Inspection

Vessel Type
Vessel Name
Vessel Owner
Name of Inspector
Date of Inspection
Location of Inspection
Vessel Flag/Port of Registry
Year/Place Built
Classification
IMO Number
Call Sign
MMSI Number
Gross/Net Tonnage
Length Overall
Beam
Draft
Main Engines (No./Maker/Total BHP)
Max Speed/Consumption
Cruising Speed/Consumption
Consumption while supporting seismic operations (if known)
Bollard Pull
Date of Last Drydocking
Vessel’s phone number(s)
Vessel’s email address
Number of bunks/seats available for passengers
 Documentation
Vessel's Documents Issued By Expiry Date YES NO POS N/A
DOC1 Certificate of Registry
DOC2 Certificate of Class
DOC3 Class Status Report with no outstanding Conditions of Class (<12 months old)
DOC4 Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
DOC5 Safety Management Certificate
DOC6 International Ship Security Certificate
DOC7 MLC Certificate
DOC8 Load Line or Load Line Exemption Certificate
DOC9 Safety Equipment Certificate
DOC10 Safety Construction Certificate
DOC11 Safety Radio Certificate
DOC12 Radio Station License
DOC13 Document of Compliance
DOC14 International Tonnage Certificate
DOC15 International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
DOC16 International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
DOC17 International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate
DOC18 Ship's Sanitation Exemption Certificate
DOC19 Load Test and Wire Certificates for Crane
DOC20 Load Test and Wire Certificates for Davit
DOC21 Vessel’s P&I Insurance Certificate
DOC22 Vessel’s H&M Insurance Certificate
DOC23 Asbestos free certificate or asbestos management plan
DOC24 TBT Free certificate
DOC25 Special Purpose Ship Certificate
Comments:

Log Books and Record Books Comments YES NO POS N/A

DOC26 Is there a Log Book on the Bridge with records of performed drills (Abandon Ship,
lifeboat, fire, MOD, SOPEP, ISPS), safety meeting and safety drill schedule?

DOC27 Is there an Engine Room log book? Is it up to date?

Is there an Oil Record Book available and updated as per instruction and
DOC28 according to MARPOL regulation? For vessels delivering fuel, does the vessel
have Oil Record Book Part II (if required by Flag State)?
DOC29 Is there a garbage log onboard and is it up to ate? Are garbage receipts correctly
filed? Do they correspond with what is written in the Garbage Log?
Is a lifting register in place on the vessel and is it managed by a competent
DOC30 person? Conduct spot checks of lifting strops, slings and tag lines and check
maintenance and testing records of this equipment.
DOC31 Gyro and magnetic compass error logs filled in correctly and the compass
deviation card posted on bridge
Comments:

Procedures Comments YES NO POS N/A

DOC32 Safety Management System/Manual

DOC33 Operations Manual

DOC34 EHS Policy (Posted on bridge and public areas)

DOC35 Drugs and Alcohol Policy (Posted on bridge and public areas)

DOC36 As part of the SMS is there a Permit To Work Policy in place?

DOC37 Are there records of filled in PTW forms? Have PTW forms been closed within
the validity period?
DOC38 Is there a Lockout-Tagout Procedure?

DOC39 Does the vessel have an emergency procedure for loss of power?

DOC40 Does the vessel have an emergency towing procedure?

DOC41 Does the vessel have a Risk Assessment Procedure and is there evidence of
Risk Assessments being performed on the vessel?
DOC42 Are there procedures in place for rescue of MOB? Are they relevant to the
vessel?
Is there a Waste Management Plan in place in accordance with MARPOL and
DOC43 local regulations? Is there a MARPOL regulations sign relative to Waste Plan
Management clearly displayed onboard?
Comments:

Other Documentation Comments YES NO POS N/A

DOC44 Last PSC inspection free of major deficiencies

DOC45 Last IMCA/OVID Inspection report and RAP found onboard (enter date of
inspection)
DOC46 Last seismic contractor inspection report and RAP found onboard (enter date of
inspection)
Is there an approved stability booklet onboard? Is the Master familiar with the
DOC47 contents? Are stability calculations carried out regularly and with significant
changes to load and stability calculation (Type 2 and 3 vessels only)?
DOC48 Master’s Standing Orders signed by bridge crew onboard and Night Orders Book
found on bridge and filed in correctly
DOC49 Seismic Contractor's Procedures and Bridging Document found onboard

DOC50 Notice to Mariners kept onboard (note date of the last NTM)

DOC51 Is a passage plan available for current or next voyage?

DOC52 Are emergency steering handover procedures posted on the bridge?

Comments:

Crew Documentation
Complement Comments YES NO POS N/A
Vessel's regular complement is at least 5 crew or as mandated by minimum safe
CRE1
manning levels, whichever is higher
Vessel has at least 2 certified watch keepers or as mandated by minimum safe
CRE2
manning levels
Vessel has at least 1 certified engineer or as mandated by minimum safe
CRE3
manning levels
Is the vessel manned by regular crew or is there a high turnover of crew? Is there
CRE4
evidence of safety inductions onboard for new crew?
Has a certified VSO/SSO (Vessel Security Officer/Ship Security Officer) been
CRE5 assigned to the Support Vessel, and have conducted security training for the
Crew?
Comments:

Certificates Comments YES NO POS N/A

CRE6 All crew have valid Medical and Drug & Alcohol Testing Certificates

CRE7 All crew have all the vaccinations as required by the seismic contractor
All crew have valid Seaman's Books, Certificates of Competency, Basic
CRE8
Firefighting and Sea Survival Certificates
CRE9 At least 2 crew members have a valid First Aid Certificate
Master, C/O, all watchkeeping officers and C/E have Marlin’s English test or
CRE10
equivalent (as per MCA guidelines)
CRE11 The ship’s cook has a valid certificate of competency as ship’s cook
On vessels with a cargo crane, at least one of the crew has a valid Crane
CRE12
Operators Certificate
On vessels with a davit and workboat, at least one of the vessel’s crew has
CRE13
completed training in operating and maintaining this equipment
Comments:

Experience Comments YES NO POS N/A

On vessels with an inline bunker winch, either the Captain or Chief Officer have
CRE14
previous experience with inline bunkering
 In case Support Vessels are required to come alongside Seismic Vessels for the first
time, have Captains and Chief Officers completed familiarization training or
CRE15
attended a bridge simulator course, before attempting any such maneuvers
for the first time?
Do the Master and C/O have previous seismic support experience and local
CRE16
knowledge of the area of operation?
Comments:

Processes Comments YES NO POS N/A

Is there a formal competency assessment and periodical performance appraisal
CRE17
performed by the vessel owner for all the crew onboard?
Does the vessel record work and rest hours for all crew and does their policy
CRE18
comply with IMO/ILO requirements? (Review records)
CRE19 What is the maximum contract duration for officers/crew?
Do critical personnel (e.g. Captain, Chief Officer & Chief Engineer) complete a
CRE20
handover period including familiarization appropriate to their position?
Comments:

Bridge
Equipment Comments YES NO POS N/A
Does the Support Vessel have the required number of radars? Are the radars
BRI1
compliant with requirement concerning plotting aid and ARPA?
Does the Support Vessel have paper charts or electronic charts or ECDIS on
BRI2
board (specify which) for the area of opetation? Are they up to date?
BRI3 Are navigation warnings and weather forecasts available?

Does the Support Vessel have sufficient communication equipment as

required BRI4 by GMDSS and the company standard, to allow safe operations to take place?
(Refer to company procedures and IAGC guidelines)
BRI5 Does the Support Vessel have an echo sounder?

BRI6 Does the Support Vessel have the required number and type of compasses?

BRI7 Is an Autopilot system installed on the Support Vessel?

Does the Support Vessel have an AIS (Automatic Identification system) installed
BRI8
with required class?
Are there any facilities on board for visitor communications? Will clients have
BRI9
Internet access or access to a PC / printer?
BRI10 Does the vessel have a working ALDIS lamp with backup source of power?

BRI11 Is there an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) onboard?

BRI12 Is there a SART (Search And Rescue Transponder) onboard?

Comments:

Accommodation
Cabins and passageways Comments YES NO POS N/A
Hospital (if present) is clean and tidy and stocked with medications (check expiry
ACC1
dates and validity of Medical Chest Certificate and note discrepancies)
ACC2 Does the vessel have an AED? Are the crew familiar with its use?

ACC3 Are all ladders and passage ways clear and free of obstructions?
All cabins are clean and tidy, containing adequate supplies of clean bedding,
linens, towels etc. as to meet the maximum number of passengers the vessel can
ACC4
carry and all bunks are constructed in such a way as to prevent persons
falling out of bunks in rough weather
Vessel has sufficient common areas for passengers and such areas are kept
ACC5
clean, tidy and well lit
ACC6 All washrooms are kept clean and tidy

Vessel’s laundry area found to be sufficient and in working order and lint filters in
ACC7
dryers found clean
Is the vessel's fresh water supply tested for legionella every 6 months? Are any
ACC8
other tests performed on the water supply? (Note type and date of last test)
Vessel has working air conditioning system and backup means of air cooling
ACC9
onboard
ACC10 Are emergency exits and emergency escape routes clearly marked by self-
illuminating stickers and signals, functional and free of obstruction?
Comments:

Food storage, preparation and service areas Comments YES NO POS N/A
What food storage capacity does the Support Vessel have? If deck containers,
PRO1 are they found in good condition? Check PMS for evidence of maintenance of the
food containers.
Is there a fire blanket for the galley/mess room and is it mounted preferably
PRO2
outside the galley?
PRO3 Food storage and preparation areas are free from any signs of infestation?

Is the galley found clean, tidy with adequate equipment maintained in a clean
PRO4
hygienic condition?
Is food maintained at the right temperatures (frozen meat -15/-18°C, fish -18/-
PRO5
25°C, fruit and vegetables 2/4°C, deep freeze -18°C)? Are records maintained?

PRO6 Is all food found to be within the expiry dates?

PRO7 The personnel alarm is functioning in refrigerated spaces

Mess room is clean and tidy with adequate equipment for serving hot food, a
PRO8
safety notice board and recreation area provided
PRO9 Are waste bins segregated and emptied frequently?

Comments:

Deck & External Appearance

Superstructure Comments YES NO POS N/A
Vessel has clearly marked designated smoking areas, which should not be inside
SUP1
the superstructure?
SUP2 Are all deck lights, search lights, position lights etc. in good working condition?

SUP3 Walkways are clearly marked with non slip coating applied

Are all ladders well maintained, steps made of a non-slip material? For ladders
SUP4
more than 2m high, are adequate fall prevention measures in place?

SUP5 IMO number clearly marked on superstructure

Are all W/T doors in good condition, watertight and capable of being properly
SUP6
secured?
Comments:

Hull, Deck and Deck Equipment Comments YES NO POS N/A

Does the vessel have sufficient and adequate fendering, including Yokohama
HUL1
fenders (if required) for alongside operations offshore?
Does the vessel have a clear embarkation area with no obstructions for
workboat HUL2 approach, including fenders, padeyes, sea water discharge pipework etc., and
support ropes at the boarding station?
Does the vessel have a cargo crane? Is it in good condition and free of
hydraulic HUL3 leaks? Are periodical inspections and tests carried out and documented? (SWL
should be marked on the crane)
Does the vessel have a davit? Is it well maintained? (SWL should be clearly
HUL4
marked on the davit)
Does the vessel have an in line bunker winch? Check validity of Certificates for
HUL5
the winch and hose
Where is the bunker manifold located? Is there a sufficient saveall under the
manifold? What are the emergency stop arrangements for bunkering? Does the
HUL6 vessel have a remote emergency stop system? What are the means of
communication between the bunker manifold, engine control room and bridge?
Is a drip sample valve for taking bunker samples installed in the system?
Does the vessel have sufficient SOPEP equipment located in the vicinity of the
HUL7
bunker hose connection point to deal with spills during bunkering?
Is the vessel’s pilot embarkation ladder in good condition and of adequate size
th
in HUL8 accordance with DNV Technical Newsletter dated 13 June 2012? Is it certified
and certificate no more than 5 years old?
Is the vessel’s gangway in good condition and long enough to provide safe
access with SWL marked? Does the vessel’s planned maintenance system
HUL9
include inspection and maintenance of this equipment? Does it have a
certificate of inspection that is less than 5 years old? (See MSC.1/Circ.1331)
HUL10 Are the Support Vessel mooring lines in good condition and certified? Are there
spares? Are they of sufficient length?
HUL11 Are both anchors ready to let go on arrival and departure to port or port
operation?
HUL12 Is the Support Vessel windlass in working condition? Does the Vessel have
capstans? Are they in good condition?
HUL13 Are fairleads & bollards in good condition with no rust or corrosion or rough
edges, and is the SWT clearly marked on top of all bollards?
Are paints, chemicals and hazardous material stored in a separate metal locker,
HUL14 properly vented, with fire precautions, and MSDS available for all the products in
stock?
If there is oxygen-acetylene set onboard, are the bottles securely clamped to a
HUL15 Vessel structure? Are they stored in a well ventilated place? Is there a flash-back
arrestor for the acetylene bottle? Are oxygen and acetylene stored separately?

HUL16 Are there boat hooks and grappling hooks available for deck crew?

Does the vessel have a designated area for storing garbage prior to disposal at
HUL17 an appropriate facility? (Note the capacity in terms of the average number of
days’ worth of garbage that can be contained in this area)
HUL18 Is the Support Vessel hull free from large dents (no cracks)? All markings in good
condition and well maintained
HUL19 Are all vents and air pipes on freeboard deck in good condition and fitted with
closing devices to prevent ingress of water?
Deck including wooden planking well maintained and non slip coating applied as
HUL20 required? Are a designated cargo area and PPE zones properly marked on the
deck?
Comments:

LSA & Emergency Preparedness Comments YES NO POS N/A

Are there manual alarm buttons in accommodation, galley and machinery spaces,
LSA1
and do the alarm bells work satisfactorily?
Are all escape hatches and escape routes watertight and free from obstruction?
LSA2 Are all escape routes marked (signs & arrows)? Are all escape hatches properly
marked on outside: "Escape Hatch - Keep Clear"?
Does the Support Vessel have a Muster list/ rew list posted at the Muster Station
LSA3
(either laminated or in a waterproof container)?
The vessel has sufficient SOLAS approved liferafts which are properly marked
LSA4
and in date (check service certificates)
LSA5 The hydrostatic release units are attached properly and are in date

Lifeboats/FRC’s are in good condition and are correctly marked with operating
LSA6
instructions posted? Are the engines tested regularly (note last test date) Does the
vessel have suitable equipment for MOB recovery? Is it fully certified
LSA7
and crew are familiar with its use?
Lifebuoys, lifebuoy quick release mechanisms and self activating smoke signals
LSA8
are in good condition
Does the vessel’s fixed firefighting system appear in good condition and is in date
LSA9
(check service certificates)
Comments:

Operational Capabilities
Comments YES NO POS N/A
Is the Support Vessel capable to perform duties of clearing fish traps and liaison
OPC1
with local fishing fleets (Chase, Picket, Guard)?
Is the Support Vessel able to perform offshore gangway transfers, davit to davit
OPC2
transfer, or davit to pilot ladder transfer?
Is the Support Vessel crew familiar with the following tasks: scouting; standby for
work boat/helicopter operations; emergency recovery of seismic equipment;
OPC3
temperature, salinity dip; acoustic pinging; passive acoustic monitoring
deployment?
OPC4 Is the Support Vessel capable of towing the Mother Vessel?

Is there an arrangement in place for the emergency tow of the seismic vessel?
OPC5 Has a tow bridle been setup such that it can be accessed quickly in the event of
an emergency and deployed to the seismic vessel on short notice?
Does the vessel have a TS Dip winch? Is there evidence in the PMS of it
being OPC6 maintained in line with manufacturer's recommendations? Are the crew
experienced with using this equipment?
Does the vessel have a suitable winch for recovery of streamer sections, with
OPC7
SWL marked and evidence of maintenance in the Vessel's PMS?
Is the Support Vessel able to carry out temporary storage of seismic equipment
OPC8
and streamer handling?
Does the vessel have safe storage facilities with adequate fire fighting equipment
OPC9
for the transportation of Lithium batteries?
OPC10 Is the Support Vessel able to re-supply fuel and/or general stores?

OPC11 Are the bunkering hoses in good condition and all certificates in order?

Does the vessel have suitable ToDo couplings for bunkering onboard? (If not,
OPC12 specify what couplings it does have onboard and whether they are dry break
couplings)
OPC13 Does the vessel have fuel testing kits onboard? (Note number of kits)

OPC14 Does the vessel have chemicals for treatment of biological contamination in the
fuel onboard? (Note manufacturer and quantity onboard)
OPC15 Is the Support Vessel fitted with a working fresh water maker? Are there sufficient
spares to maintain it?
OPC16 Have the fresh water tanks been inspected recently? What is the actual capacity
of the Fresh Water tanks?
Comments:

Engine Room
Maintenance Arrangements Comments YES NO POS N/A
As part of the SMS, does the vessel have a planned maintenance system in place
covering critical equipment defined as per ISM 10.3 and Flag state requirements?
MAI1
Are critical spares defined on board the vessel and is a current list available
to the crew?
MAI2 PMS system is fully updated without any overdue jobs?

Is critical equipment defined as per ISM? Is operationally sensitive equipment

MAI3 defined with 100% redundancy? Are sufficient spares available to maintain both
critical and sensitive equipment?
Do maintenance records show periodical testing of stand-by machinery or
MAI4
equipment?
MAI5 Does the vessel have a supply of spare parts for bunker hoses, couplings etc.?
Is the Support Vessel well maintained as per industry good practice, and is there
MAI6
adequate supply of spares? Are there planned maintenance schedules?
The vessel has not had major maintenance work requiring down time undertaken
MAI7
within the last 12 months?
Comments:

Equipment Comments YES NO POS N/A

EQU1 Is there redundancy of the propulsion system?

EQU2 If the Support Vessel has a bow-thruster, is it working?

Does the Support Vessel regularly inspect all fixed and portable electrical
EQU3
equipment or tools for failure, signs of wear, evidence of damage or risk of injury?
Doe sthe vessel have a fuel flowmeter onboard (note type and date of last
EQU4
calibration)?
EQU5 What is the vessel's actual deliverable fuel capacity (m3)?

EQU6 When were the fuel tanks last inspected?

Are cargo fuel transfer pumps in good working condition and delivery rate is in
EQU7
line with pump specifications? Check delivery and maintenance records.

EQU8 Is there an oily water separator on board? Is it working?

Are bilge pumps working? Are there backup bilge pumps? Are they working? Are
EQU9
the engine room bilges clean and free of oily residues?

EQU10 What is the vessel's sludge capacity?

EQU11 Does the Support Vessel have spark arrestors on all engine exhausts?

EQU12 Are electrical switchboard meters functioning properly and grounding indicator
shows no faults?
Comments:

Engine Room Appearance Comments YES NO POS N/A

ERA1 Engine room lighting is found to be adequate
ERA2 Engine room access, ladders and walkways are clean and clear of any
obstructions and all trip hazards have been identified and marked accordingly
ERA3 Emergency exits and emergency escape routes are clearly marked by self-
illuminating stickers and signals
ERA4 Good housekeeping is maintained in the engine room, machinery space and
workshops
ERA5 Are entrances to enclosed spaces marked as danger areas due to low
atmposhperic oxygen content?
ERA6 Are Chief Engineer's standing orders posted in the ECR or control station?

ERA7 Are machinery, pipes and equipment all free of visible leaks of oil or water?

ERA8 Are guards provided for any belt driven equipment and rotating couplings in way
of engine passages?
ERA9 Are engine room floors and stairways properly marked for trip and overhead
hazards?
ERA10 Electrical panels, wires and electrical fixtures are in good condition, protected
and free of dust, grease, or sign of rust from external leaking water?
ERA11 UMS alarm (if present), general and fire alarm all functional and tested regularly?

Comments:

EHSQ
Comments YES NO POS N/A

EHS1 Are all fire extinguishers in good condition and in date (check service certificates)

EHS2 Fireman’s suits are easily accessible and ready for immediate deployment

EHS3 The vessel’s fire hoses are all stored properly and ready for immediate use
The vessel has sufficient SOLAS approved lifejackets onboard and all are fitted
EHS4
with whistles and lights as per guidelines
Does the vessel have sufficient immersion suits for the total number of people
EHS5
onboard
EHS6 EEBDs, BA sets and air bottles are available for immediate use

The vessel has an adequate supply of PPE for all crew onboard in line with
their EHS7 PPE Policy and PPE Matrix with a sufficient supply of spares? Were the crew
seen using appropriate PPE during the inspection?
Are safety harnesses with certified attachment point suitably positioned, provided
EHS8 for personnel working in areas where there is danger of falling overboard, and are
they be compliant to International Standards?
EHS9 Is there lockout/tag out equipment onboard and is it being used?
Are there first aid kits as required for the Support Vessel class, with the minimum
EHS10
required contents?
Are there eye wash stations available for crew in critical places (engine room,
EHS11
deck), clean and ready to use.
Is there an emergency lighting system with working emergency power supply
EHS12
(DC24V battery banks)?
Are there enough pyrotechnics equipment as required by Flag State and are they
EHS13
of approved type?
Are safety meetings held periodically in line with the owner’s schedule (note date
EHS14
of last meeting)
Is there evidence of drills being held onboard in line with the owner’s schedule
EHS15
(note any deviations)
Comments:

N/A
Test N/A YES NO POS N/A
Function test of MOB Launching:
TES1 - Rigging of boat, swinging it out and lowering it to sea level if WP?
- MOB crew shall be dressed in survival suits
Function test of emergency fire pump:
TES2 - Test starting from bridge
- Pump shall be run for adequate time with two hoses connected
Function test of emergency steering gear:
TES3 - Test communication and check gyro heading
- Test manual hand steering
- Test both pumps and time rudder from hard to port and hard to starboard
TES4 Function test of CO2 alarm:
- Open cabinet to hear alarm and shut down of fans
 Function test of crane:
TES5 - Including preparation before crane operation
- Observe toolbox meeting
- Review checklist/JSA
Fire drill:
TES6 - Alarm to be sounded, crew muster, dress up, medical team muster, rig hoses
and use BA sets
- Note time taken for crew to muster and don fireman's suits
Tank entering measuring equipment test:
TES7 - Check equipment is functional
- Note date of last calibration
TES8 Testing of emergency release of towing hook:
- Test from all release stations
TES9 MOB rescue equipment test drill:
- Retrieve dummy from water using the MOB equipment
TES10 Check fire dampers, fire flaps etc.:
- Check at random that it can be closed and opened fully
Test emergency lighting
TES11 - Test emergency lighting in engine room
- Test emergency lighting in accommodation
Emergency generator starting:
- Check emergency generator has sufficient fuel
TES12
- Check that emergency generator has 2 separate starting mechanisms
- Check that emergency generator can be started
Comments: