SEQ Report For Xyz
SEQ Report For Xyz
: BOM21P648
NOTES:
1 Requirements for a Periodical Survey are the same as that of a Renewal Survey except examination of the
deck water seal internally and checking the condition of non-return valve on board oil tankers.
2 Each lifeboat is required to be launched and maneuvered at least once every 3 months.
For Sr. No 2.14, 2.15 and 2.16: Examination and operational tests to be done by competent person
4 approved by Administration in presence of surveyor. Records and approval of competent person along
with its validity to be sighted. For lifeboats built after 01 July 2010, the mass of an average person is to be
taken as 75 kg for a lifeboat intended for passenger ship and 82.5 for a lifeboat intended for a cargo ship.
5 Please refer relevant Flag State Instructions for maintenance, inspection and pressure testing of LSA and
FFA equipment.
6 Ships may be fitted with equipment over and above her requirement. Same to be maintained and included
in report.
1. GENERAL
Had any changes been made or new equipment been installed which would effect the validity of the
1.1 NO
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate?
1.2 Copy of the documentation where alternative design and arrangements have been approved by the -
administration is available on board including re-evaluation due to change of conditions.
1.3 All instructions and/or notices including the Emergency Station Muster List and Training Manual were
Y
posted in the appropriate language as required and to the Master's satisfaction.
1.4 All other Statutory Certificates and the Class Certificate were valid at the time of survey & Continuous Y
Synopsis Record is provided.
Was there a report of any fire necessitating the operation of the fixed fire extinguishing systems or
1.5 the portable fire extinguishers, since the last Safety Equipment Survey? (If “YES” provide details in NO
section-“Special Features / Observations”)
1.6 LSA items are marked with the name of ship, call sign, port of registry etc., as required Y
1.7 Confirmation that LSA which are required to be float free, have been installed in location not Y
obstructed by other structure/s in the vicinity and it can float free in case the vessel sinks.
1.8 For a passenger ship, confirmation that a list of all limitations on the operation of the ship including -
exemptions from any of these regulations, restrictions in operating areas, weather restrictions, sea
state restrictions, restrictions in permissible loads, trim, speed and any other limitations, whether
imposed by the Administration or established during the design or the building stages, has been
compiled, documented and readily available to the Master. The list has been kept up to date.
1.9 Confirmation that emergency source of electrical power is available for equipment & systems which Y
are equipped to be supplied by emergency power as per convention requirements (Eg. emergency
lighting, navigation light and other lights as per COL REGS, communication equipment, navigational
equipment, fire pumps, fire detection and fire alarm system, steering gear, etc., as applicable).
2. DOCUMENTATION
Fire control Plans (including duplicate set permanently stored in a prominently marked weathertight
2.1 Y
enclosure outside the deck house) properly posted
2.2 Muster List Y
Adequate and up-to-date nautical charts/ECDIS, sailing directions, lists of lights, Notices to Mariners,
2.3 tide tables and all other nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage. Y
(Note: In case of electronic publications, the publications are required to be issued officially by an Administration, authorized
hydrographical organization or another relevant approved organization and required backup system is provided)
2.4.1 Confirmation that International Code of Signals Latest Edition is available onboard. Edition: 2005 Y
2.4.2 Confirmation that IAMSAR Manual Volume III Latest Edition is available onboard. Edition: Y
2.5.1 Practice Musters and Drills. (It is also confirmed that arrangement for mustering crew/passengers are in Y
order and the person in charge of survival craft and in the case of lifeboats the second in-command
have a list of the survival craft crew)
FCP Plan Approved by IRS on 14/06/2019
LSA Plan Approved by IRS on 22/06/2019
2.5.2 Confirmation that new crew member with assigned emergency duties had been familiarised with Y
these duties before the voyage began.
2.5.3 Confirmation that where the ship was engaged on a voyage where passengers were scheduled to be -
on board for more than 24 h, musters of the newly embarked passengers had taken place prior to
departure.
2.5.4 Confirmation that whenever new passengers had embarked, a passenger safety briefing had been -
given immediately before departure.
2.5.5 Confirmation that Passenger ships have on board a plan for cooperation with appropriate search and -
rescue services (SAR Plan) in event of an emergency.
2.6.1 Date of last fire and boat drills (which should include inspection of those items of operating equipment
included in the check list as contained in the instructions ,or on-board maintenance) (Every crew
member shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month. The drills of
the crew shall take place within 24 h of the ship leaving a port if more than 25% of the crew have not
participated in abandon ship and fire drills on board that particular ship in the previous month. When a
ship enters service for the first time, after modification of a major character or when a new crew is
engaged, these drills shall be held before sailing.) (On passenger ships, an abandon ship drill and fire
drill shall take place weekly. The entire crew need not be involved in every drill, but each crew
member must participate in an abandon ship drill and a fire drill each month).
Fire Drill Boat Drill
2.6.2 Date of visual inspection of survival craft,rescue boats/ Work boat, launching appliances, testing of
lifeboat and rescue boats/ work boat engine, and testing of the general alarm system (Required
weekly)
2.6.3 Enclosed Space entry
2.6.3. Date of last enclosed space entry and rescue drill carried out ( required at least once every two
1 months)
2.6.3. Confirmation that procedures for entering enclosed spaces for the key ship board operations
Y
2 concerning the safety of the personnel are available onboard.
2.6.3. Confirmation that crew is familiarized with enclosed space entry & rescue drill and record of training
Y
3 available.
2.6.4 Date of last emergency steering drill carried out (required at least once every three months)
2.6.5 Damage Control Drill (Applicable for Passenger ships)
2.6.5.1 Date of last Damage Control drill carried out (required at least once every three months) -
Log book entries as required by Chapter III and the Master aware of the intent of chapter II-2.
2.7 "In all new and existing ships fire extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good order and Y
available for immediate use at all times during the voyage"
Boat's equipment examined at that time and found to be complete.(It is further confirmed that
2.8 Y
monthly inspections of all survival craft and rescue boats/ work boat including engines and launching
appliances plus the general alarm system are being carried out and logged)
2.9.4
Record of periodical inspection of lifeboat falls maintained. Y
2.10.
Last occasion davit launched lifeboats moved from stowed position/turned out/launched and
1
manoeuvred (see note 2)
2.10.
2 Last occasion free fall lifeboat lowered/launched and
manoeuvred
Free Fall launched/simulated launching carried
Free fall launched/lowered by secondary
Boat means* and manoeuvred in water(3 out * and boat manoeuvred in water (6 monthly)
monthly )
2.11.
1 Last occasion rescue boat was launched and manoeuvred. (Required monthly where practicable;but
interval not to exceed 3 months)
2.11. Date 2nd Rescue boat (required for passanger ships above 500 GT) was launched and
2
manoeuvred Marine Evacuation System (If provided on ro-ro passenger ships/passenger
2.12
ships) last deployed
Test Deployment (at least 50% after installation
MES and remaining within 12 Each every 6 years
1 months
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1 - -
1 - -
1 - -
1 - -
2 - -
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2.13 Servicing of Inflatable Liferafts,Hydrostatic release unit, inflatable life jackets and marine evacuation system:
2.13.1 Liferafts and HRU (Include in the table details of any liferaft stowed forward or aft)
Sr.no Makers Name No. of Date Date Locatio Servicing Date HRU HRU Expiry
. & Serial Service Servic n on Agent Serviced / Next
Person
Number of s d e Due board Servicin
Liferaft g Due
1 6 10/12/2020
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2 25 10/12/2020
-
3 25 10/12/2020
2.13.3 Servicing of Marine Evacuation System carried out on, - / - provide different dates if required.
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2.14 Davit launched Lifeboat Liferaft * Annual 5 yearly
2.14.2 Thorough examination and operational test of on load release gear for davit 23/07/2019
launched lifeboat.
Service Supplier: 23/07/2019
,Approved by: ,
Cert No.: , Valid up to: ,
Service Personnel: , Cert No.:
, Valid upto:
2.14.3 Date of last Annual thorough examination and operational test of lifeboats
,
Service Supplier: Approved by: ,
Cert No.: , Valid
upto:
,
, Cert
Service Personnel: MK-073-0,
Valid up to:
2.14.4 Thorough examination of launching appliances, and dynamic test of the winch
- -
brake at maximum lowering speed for davit launched liferafts.
Service Supplier: - , Approved by: - , - -
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - , Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
2.14. Thorough examination and operational test of automatic release hooks for
5 davit launched liferaft. - -
Service Supplier: - , Approved by: - , - -
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - ,Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
2.15 Free fall lifeboats:
2.15.1 Thorough examination and operational test of release system for free fall - -
lifeboat.
Service Supplier: - , Approved by: - ,
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - , Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
2.15.2 Date of last Annual thorough examination and operational test of free fall
lifeboat -
Service Supplier: - , Approved by: - ,
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - , Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
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The thorough examinations/overhauls and operational tests carried out at intervals of at least once every five years, is to be done in the presence
of a surveyor
2.16.2 Thorough examination and operational test of on load release gear for dedicated - -
rescue boat. Service Supplier: - ,
Approved by: - ,
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - , Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
2.16.3 Date of last Annual thorough examination and operational test of Rescue boat -
Service Supplier: - , Approved by: - ,
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - , Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
2.16. Date of last service of inflated rescue boat
4 , Approved by: - ,
Service Supplier: -
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - , Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
2.16.5 Where Annual thorough examination and operational test of lifeboats, rescue -
boat, launching appliances and release gear has not been carried out in
presence of attending surveyor, confirmation that a visual examination and
operational test of lifeboat(s), rescue boat, launching appliances andrelease
gear is carried out satisfactorily.
2.16.6 Confirmation that rescue boat limit switch working in good order Y
Annual 5 yearly
2.16.7 Work boats (Indian ships on coast and having work boat in lieu of rescue boat)
2.16.8 Man Overboard drill and Operational test for Work boats and launching - -
appliances
2.16.9 Load test of the work boat and lauching appliances to Maximum Working Load - -
2.17 Hydraulic pressure testing of cylinders of lifeboat air support system,where provided 19/06/2019
(Required every 5 years)
2.18.1 A table or curve of residual deviations for the magnetic compass provided and Compass Deviation Y
Record Book being kept up-to-date.
2.18.2 Diagram of Radar installation shadow sector is displayed. Y
2.19 Instructions for on board maintenance of Life Saving appliances - easily understood and illustrated Y
wherever possible
Verification of compliance as per Safe Manning Document or equivalent issued by Administration
2.20.1 Y
(including STCW certificates of Crew,officers and with necessary endorsements)
2.20.2 Verification with respect to availability of sufficient number of trained persons for mustering and Y
manning the survival crafts including availability of sufficient crew member (deck officers or
certificated persons) for operating the survival crafts and launching arrangements
2.21.1 Maintenance plan for fire fighting systems and appliances available on board Y
2.21.2 For ships carrying more than 36 passengers, maintenance plan for low-location lighting and public
-
address systems available on board
2.21.3 For tankers, maintenance plan for inert gas system, deck foam system, fire safety arrangement in Y
cargo pump room and flammable gas detectors available on board
2.22 Fire safety operational booklets have been provided Y
2.23 Record of navigational activities Y
2.23.1 Record of daily reporting Y
2.25.1 Procedures required to save the data to the VDR / S-VDR are in accordance with the manufacturer’s Y
instructions and posted near the VDR/ S-VDR panel.
2.25.2 Procedures for data retrieval from VDR / S-VDR included in the ship's safety management system and Y
navigating officers are familiar with the procedure.
2.26 On passenger ships: Decision support system for master on the navigation bridge -
2.27 Operational and, where appropriate, maintenance manuals for all navigation equipment provided Y
2.28 Ship specific plans and procedures for recovery of persons from water available on board. (Applicable
to ships built on or after 1 July 2014 when they are put into operation, For existing ships applicable Y
from first periodical/ renewal survey
carried out on or after 1 July 2014)
3. SAFETY OF NAVIGATION
3.14.1 Long Range Identification & Tracking System (Valid Conformance Test report available) Y
3.14.2 Records for operations of AIS and LRIT verified and found to be in order. Y
3.15.1 Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) Annual performance Test carried out on Y
3.15.1. If float free type or arrangements provided (Mandatory for VDR type approved as per MSC.333(90), Y
1 this provision is also mandatory for some flag – refer flag instructions)
3.15.2 Simplified voyage data recorder(SVDR) Annual performance Test carried out on - -
3.15.2. If float free type or arrangements provided (This provision is mandatory for some flag – refer flag state -
1 instruction)
3.16.1 Speed and Distance measuring device(through water) Y
3.16.2 Speed and Distance measuring device(Over ground in fwd and athwart ship direction ) -
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5.4 Navigation light failure warning device: Visual/Audible on bridges operating efficiently Y
6. BRIDGE DISTRESS SIGNALS
Indicate expiry date (E) or manufacture date (M) of the E/M DATE
following
6.1 12 red parachute signals (E)
6.2 Line throwing rockets, and (E)
6.3 Igniter cartridges (if applicable) - -
6.4 Line throwing rockets and ship's distress flares in good condition Y
6.5 An illustrated table describing the life-saving signals to be used by ships, aircraft or persons in distress Y
is available
7.1 Lifeboats turned out and lowered to Embarkation Deck, at time of Survey, (circle number
as appropriate). Recovery of lifeboat verified satisfactorily.OR 1 2 3 4
7.2 Life boats turned out, lowered and manoeuvred in water (Circle number as appropriate). 1 2 3 4
Recovery of lifeboat verified satisfactorily.
7.3 Each motor lifeboat engine readily started and operated satisfactorily, ahead and astern Y
Lifeboats capable of being launched, where necessary utilizing painter, with ship making headway at
7.4 -
speeds up to 5 knots in calm water (required for new installations/modification)
7.5 Each lifeboat self contained air support system generally examined and found satisfactory Y
7.6 Each lifeboat water spray system generally examined and found efficient Y
7.7 Each lifeboat water spray system/self-contained air support system satisfactorily tested Y
7.8 Each motor lifeboat provided with sufficient fuel for 24 hours continuous operation Y
7.9 Air cases removed, found or placed in good condition, replaced and secured, OR -
7.10 Built-in buoyancy found in good condition as far as seen Y
7.14.1 All survival craft launching and recovery appliances found satisfactory when examined as far as Y
‡‡
practicable
‡‡ Survival craft / rescue boat davit's SWL is not less than boat's weight including equipment and personnel.
Check specially for life rafts replaced by life rafts of 82.5 kg / person specification.
7.14.2 Confirmation that hand gear handles or wheels are not rotated by moving parts of the winch when
the survival craft is being lowered or when it is being hoisted by power. Y
7.14.3 Confirmation that davit arms are fitted with safety devices which will automatically cut off the power Y
before the davit arms reach the stops.
7.14.4 Details of Launching appliances equipped with stored mechanical power (if
any): Make: - Type of stored mechanical power: -
7.14.4.1 Verification that examination, testing including maintenance in accordance with maker’s instructions Y
taking into account Flag specific requirements carried out and records maintained.
7.14.4.2 Date of last annual examination and operational test of stored power system by authorized
service provider: -
Service Supplier: - , Approved by: - ,
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - , Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
7.14.4.3 Verification that in case of stored mechanical power system (using Nitrogen gas or any other -
pressure system), hydrostatic testing of gas bottles carried out at specified intervals as required by
Manufacturer/Flag Administration.
Specified Interval of testing (no. of years) - Last done on -
7.14.4.4 Confirmation that stored mechanical power system was visually inspected, operationally tested and -
found in good condition.
(Note: Nitrogen bottles or any other pressure vessels are to be inspected for corrosion especially at
the base under the foot ring and around securing clamps or damage)
7.14.4.5 Verification that the stored power system is maintained at the required pressure as per -
maker’s instruction. Pressure -
7.15 Each lifeboat fitted with retro-reflective material Y
7.16 For Self Contained Air System in totally enclosed life boats:The provision of refilling air bottles if the Y
air pressure of bottle drops by 20%
7.17 In case of Fire Protected Life Boats, the arrangement for flushing the water spray fire-protection
system with fresh water and allowing complete drainage Y
7.18 RESCUE BOAT D( EDICATED RESCUE BOAT * ORPORT * STBD * LIFE BOAT* )
7.18.1 Rescue boat examined, found in good condition and fully equipped Y
7.18.2.1 Launching and recovery appliance found satisfactory when examined as far as practicable Y
7.18.2.2 Confirmation that hand gear handles or wheels are not rotated by moving parts of the winch when Y
the rescue boat is being lowered or when it is being hoisted by power.
7.18.2.3 Confirmation that davit arms are fitted with safety devices which will automatically cut off the power Y
before the davit arms reach the stops.
7.18.2.4 Details of Launching appliances equipped with stored mechanical power (if
any): Make: - Type of stored mechanical power: -
7.18.2.4. Verification that examination, testing including maintenance in accordance with maker’s instructions Y
1 taking into account Flag specific requirements carried out and records maintained.
7.18.2.4. Date of last annual examination and operational test of stored power system by authorized
2 service provider: -
Service Supplier: - , Approved by: - ,
Cert No.: - , Valid upto: - ,
Service Personnel: - , Cert No.: -
, Valid upto: -
7.18.2.4. Verification that in case of stored mechanical power system (using Nitrogen gas or any other -
3 pressure system), hydrostatic testing of gas bottles carried out at specified intervals as required by
Manufacturer/Flag Administration.
Specified Interval of testing (no. of years) - Last done on -
7.18.2.4. Confirmation that stored mechanical power system was visually inspected, operationally tested and -
4 found in good condition.
(Note: Nitrogen bottles or any other pressure vessels are to be inspected for corrosion especially at
the base under the foot ring and around securing clamps or damage)
7.18.2.4. Verification that the stored power system is maintained at the required pressure as per -
5 maker’s instruction. Pressure -
7.18.3 Release hook, falls and associated moving parts (blocks, sheaves, etc.) were found free and well Y
lubricated or made good at time of survey
7.18.4 The rescue boat was fitted with retro reflective material Y
7.18.5 Launching and recovery appliance test including overload test carried out to establish lowering and -
recovery speed and to establish lowering and recovery possible at lightest sea-going draught.
(required for new installations /
modification)
7.18.6 Rescue boat engine readily started and operated satisfactorily, ahead and astern Y
7.18.7 Rescue boat lowered and recovery demonstrated while underway at 5knots.(required for new -
installations/ modification)
8. LIFEBOAT DISTRESS SIGNALS
10.3 The embarkation arrangements of inflatable liferafts and, where provided, the launching arrangements
Y
of davit launched liferafts found satisfactory.
11. RIGID LIFERAFTS
11.1 Each liferaft examined, found in a good condition, stowed to facilitate rapid launching and fitted with -
retro reflective material
11.2 Raft and equipment complete and in good condition and raft with retro reflective material -
13. LIFEJACKETS
13.1 Complete number of approved lifejackets, as shown on Record of Equipment for SEQ Certificate each Y
with whistle and light
13.7 For ships constructed before 1 July 2010, adequate number of lifejackets provided to fit persons
Y
weighing upto 140 kgs and chest girth upto 1750 mm suitable accessories provided to lifejackets
which do not fit to persons weighing upto
140 kgs and chest girth up to 1750mm.*
13.8 For passenger ships on voyages less than 24h, number of infant lifejackets provided equals to at least
2.5% of the number of passengers on board and as per LSA plan -
13.9 For passenger ships on voyages 24h or greater, number of infant lifejackets provided for each infant on -
board
14. LIFEBUOYS, IMMERSION SUITS/ANTI-EXPOSURE SUITS AND THERMAL PROTECTIVE AIDS
14.1 Lifebuoys :
14.1. Complete in number as shown on Record of Equipment for SEQ Certificate and in good condition Y
1
14.1. Of highly visible colour, fitted with brackets and readily accessible Y
2
14.1. Marked in block letters with name and port of registry of ship Y
3
14.1. Fitted with lines, lights or light and smoke as on Record of Equipment for SEQ Certificates Y
4
14.1. Capable of being rapidly cast loose Y
5
14.2 Immersion suits/Anti-exposure suits and thermal protective aids complete as on Record of Equipment -
for SEQ Certificate and in good condition, including that, stowed in survival craft as equipment.
14.2. Immersion suits designed to be worn in conjunction with a lifejacket are suitably marked to indicate -
1 that it must be worn in conjunction with a compatible lifejacket.
(Note: It is to be ensured that where immersion suits onboard a ship are NOT provided with separate gloves and
are to be worn in conjunction with life jackets, the life jackets provided onboard are with quick and positive means
of closure that do not require tying of knots).
15.1 Side ropes, man ropes and steps of pilot ladder in good condition; Certificate available on board for Y
pilot ladders supplied on or after 1 July 2012
15.2 Confirmation that steps of the ladder are Y
•of non-slip surface,
•not painted,
•hardwood or of equivalent material,
•equally spaced (not less than 310 mm or more than 350 mm apart)
•chocks under the steps are tightly secured and securing arrangement is in such a manner that the
steps will remain horizontal.
•the last four steps made of rubber of sufficient strength.
15.3 Verification to confirm that the ladder does not have more than two replacement steps. Y
15.4 Confirmation that spreader steps, where provided (pilot ladders with more than five steps), are in
satisfactory condition. The lowest spreader step is the fifth step from the bottom of the ladder and the Y
interval between any spreader step and the next step does not exceed nine steps.
15.5 The side ropes are spaced equally and consists of continuous manila ropes with no joints, no Y
loop/tripping lines at the end.
15.6 The arrangements (breaks, safety device for locking) for preventing accidental operation of pilot Y
ladder winch reel are in satisfactory condition
15.7 The condition and illumination of the ladder(s) and boarding position in good order and lighting is Y
adequate where pilot embarks and disembarks.
15.8 Where applicable, confirmation that stanchions and bulwarks ladders (step ladder) provided are in -
satisfactory condition.
15.9 A heaving line and one of the lifebuoys with self-igniting light readily available Y
16.4 Dates when wires for means of embarkation/disembarkation renewed. (See note 3 on page 1)
17. COMMUNICATION
Was the following communication equipment verified and satisfactory
18.3 Each hose complete with couplings, nozzle and tools kept ready Y
for use. Note: Fire hoses to be of at least 10 m in length, but not
more than:
a. 15 m in machinery spaces;
b. 20 m in other spaces and open decks; and
c. 25 m for open decks on ships with a maximum breadth in excess of 30 m.
19. EXTINGUISHERS AND FOAM APPLICATORS
19.1 Fire Extinguishers are checked for proper location, charging pressure and condition. Y
(Note: The surveyor should use his discretion based on the state of maintenance, upkeep/physical condition of
the extinguishers including storage arrangement, location etc. to confirm that the extinguishers are in
satisfactory condition,fully charged and ready for use. Flag Instructions, D-13 is to be referred for individual flag
requirements.)
19.2 Foam applicator unit was checked for stowed position and condition. Y
19.3 Date when charged Extinguishers Applicator Units (if not sealed type)
19.4 Date extinguishers pressure tested :
19.5 In each boiler firing space an approved portable extinguisher OR sand in box with scoop provided Y
19.6 Spare charge for each extinguisher other than for gas cylinder was provided. Y
19.7 Spare gas cylinders provided (spare cylinders 100%) Y
19.8 Fire extinguishers in machinery spaces of category A containing Internal combustion machineries Y
19.9 Fire extinguishers in machinery spaces of category A in passenger ships. -
19.1 Fire extinguishers in machinery spaces containing oil fired boilers or oil fuel units.
Y
0 Note: With effect from 1 January 2020 or on voluntary early implementation by a Flag State as
communicated to IMO through GISIS, in the case of domestic boilers of less than 175 kW, or boilers
protected by fixed water-based local application fire-extinguishing systems, an approved foam-type
extinguisher of135 L capacity is not required.
19.1 Fire extinguishers in spaces containing steam turbines. -
1
19.1 Fire extinguishing appliances in other machinery spaces. Y
2
19.1 Vessel does not carry chemical foam fire extinguishers and / or soda acid extinguishers.(Indian
Y
3 flagged vessels are not permitted to carry these extinguishers).
20.1 4 Nos of Fire Fighter Outfit provided on board. Each unit complete and in good condition Y
20.2.1 Each outfit fitted with an audible alarm and a visual or other device which will alert the user before
the volume of the air in the cylinder has been reduced to no less than 200 l (For ships constructed Y
before 1 July 2014, the compliance date is first survey after 1 July 2019))
Note: A pressure indicator, with which the user can read that the volume of remaining air in the cylinder has been
reduced to no less than 200l, regardless of the need for supplemental lighting, may be regarded as a visual device.
20.2.2 Each outfit complete with air cylinders, including spare cylinders fully charged (Two spare charges to Y
be carried for each required breathing apparatus. However passenger ships carrying not more than 36
passengers and cargo ships need only carry one spare charge for each required apparatus if provided
with means for charging air cylinders.
Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers are required to carry at least two spare charges for
each breathing apparatus)
20.2.3 Where the vessel is a passenger ship carrying more than 36 passengers constructed on or after 1 -
July 2010, a suitably located means for fully recharging breathing air cylinders, free from
contamination is provided as follows and found to be in satisfactory condition.
20.2.3. Breathing air compressors supplied from the main and emergency switchboard, or independently
1 driven, with a minimum capacity of 60 l/min per required breathing apparatus, not to exceed 420 l/min, -
or
Self-contained high-pressure storage systems of suitable pressure to recharge the breathing
20.2.3. apparatus used on board, with a capacity of at least 1,200 l per required breathing apparatus, not -
2 to exceed 50,000 l of free air.
20.2.4. Vessel fitted with an onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders used during drills Y
1 which found to be in satisfactory condition, or
20.2.4. Vessel provided with number of spare cylinders fully charged to replace those used during drills -
2 which found to be satisfactory condition. (Unless flag has provided some other interpretation, not
less than two spare cylinders are to be carried on board to replace those used during drill. For ships
that are required to carry more than two fire- fighter’s outfits, a suitable number would be one per
mandatory outfit.)
20.2.4. Where an onboard means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinder is fitted as per 20.2.4.1 above, Y
3 verification that annual air quality test for same is carried out.
(Date last done .
20.2.5 Hydraulic pressure testing of SCBA cylinders last carried out on (every 5 years)
20.3 Smoke mask, air pump and hose tested and found satisfactory -
20.4 Two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for fire-fighter's communication.
(For ships constructed before 1 July 2014, the compliance date is first survey after 1 July 2018) Y
21.1 Are approved emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD) provided on board Y
21.2 No. of emergency escape breathing devices as per Approved Fire Control Plan. Y
21.4 Hydraulic pressure test of EEBD cylinders last carried out on 02/06/2019 (as per manufacturers
instructions)
22. FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS
LOCATION INDICATE TYPE OF SYSTEM FITTED
Engine room CO2/Hypermist
Boiler room -
Pump room -
Dry cargo spaces -
Special category and vehicle spaces -
Accomodation and service spaces -
Control stations -
Cabin balconies in passenger ships -
Cargo tanks protection (on deck) -
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24.4 Systems examined and tested as far as practicable and found satisfactory -
24A. STEAM/ GASEOUS PRODUCT OF FUEL COMBUSTION/ EQUIVALENT FIXED GAS* SYSTEMS
24.4 Systems examined and tested as far as practicable and found satisfactory -
25. FOAM SYSTEMS
25.2 System(s) examined and tested as far as possible and found satisfactory Y
26. FIXED WATER SPRAYING SYSTEMS
26.1 System(s) examined and tested as far as practicable and found satisfactory Y
26A. FIXED LOCAL APPLICATION FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
26.2 Fixed Local Application fire -extiguishing system in satisfactory condition Y
(Note: Refer MSC.1/Circ.1432. Where extended testing carried out, details of such testing, sprinklers
sampled, the test result including action taken are to be detailed in narrative report)
27.2 Visual and Audible alarm was automatically activated whenever system(s) operate(s) -
27.3 Water quality in the header tank and pump unit is assessed against the manufacturer’s water quality -
guidelines every quarter as per MSC.1/Circ.1516
31.16 From external examination, all components and piping found free from signs of corrosion or gas/effluent Y
leakage
31.17 Both inert gas blowers operational Y
31.18 The scrubber room ventilation system operational Y
31.19 The deck water seal filling and draining system operational and without evidence of water carry-over Y
31.20 The non-return valve operational Y
31.21 Operation of all remotely operated or automatically controlled valves, in particular the flue gas isolating Y
valve(s),satisfactory
32.2.2. Where the atmosphere in double hull spaces and double bottom spaces cannot be reliably measured -
2 using flexible gas sampling hoses, such spaces are fitted with permanent gas sampling lines.
34.1. Remote controls for sea inlets and discharges below the waterline or bilge injection system (if fitted) -
2 found operable
34.2 Ro-Ro CARGO SPACES AND OTHER SPACES INTENDED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES WITH
FUEL IN THEIR TANKS FOR THEIR OWN PROPLULSION:
34.2. The special requirements shown on the Record of Equipment for SEQ Certificates found Complied with
1 and operating efficiently (where applicable) -
34.2. Confirmation that means of escape from the special category spaces and ro-ro spaces are satisfactory. -
2
34.2. In ro-ro passenger ships, confirmation that a helicopter pick-up area is provided (initial survey) -
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34.2. Where an air quality control system has been provided based on Regulation SOLAS II- 2/20, for the
4 protection of vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces:
a Examination of air quality control system including verification of satisfactory operation. Confirmation -
that air quality test is carried out and test result verifying the adequacy of the ventilation system is
documented and kept with the ship’s records.
b Confirmation that manufacturer’s instruction manual is provided and that calibration, maintenance and -
testing of the system (including sensors) is carried out as per instruction manual.
34.3 CARGO SHIPS OF 500GT AND ABOVE INTENDED FOR CARRYING MOTOR VEHICLES WITH COMPRESSED
HYDROGEN OR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS IN THEIR TANKS AS FUEL
34.3. Confirmation that for ships constructed on or after 1 January, 2016 , all electrical equipment and wiring -
1 used in spaces intended to carry such vehicles, including fans and other electrical equipment used in
the ventilation ducts are of certified safe type and no equipment fitted in such spaces that may
constitute a fire/explosion risk.
34.3. Confirmation that at least two certified safe type portable gas detectors suitable for the detection of gas -
2 fuel emissions from the tanks of such vehicles are provided.
34.4 HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITIES
34.4. FFA and emergency equipment available and in satisfactory condition -
1
34.4. Operational Manual & Checklist provided -
2
34.5 SAFETY CENTER ON PASSENGER SHIPS (constructed on or after 1st July 2010)
34.5. Location, layout and arrangement including provision of a separate ventilation system (for initial survey) -
1
34.5. Communication between the safety centre, the central control station, the navigation bridge, the -
2 engine control room, the storage room(s) for fire extinguishing system(s) and fire equipment lockers
34.5. Control and monitoring of safety systems including functionality (operation, control, monitoring or any -
3 combination thereof, as required) of the safety systems
35.1 The special arrangements and equipment as per the Record attached to the Document of Compliance -
(if applicable), in good condition and operating satisfactorily.
35.2 Confirmation that there is a special list. Manifest or stowage plan for the carriage of dangerous goods. -
36. CARGO SHIPS OF 500GT AND ABOVE AND PASSENGER SHIPS , WHICH ARE CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER
1 stJANUARY, 2016 FOR THE CARRIAGE OF CONTAINERS ON OR ABOVE WEATHER DECK
36.1 Confirmation that ship is fitted with at least one water mist lance -
36.2 Ship that are designed to carry five or more tiers of containers on or above the weather deck: -
Confirmation that mobile water monitors are provided in addition to the water mist lance mentioned at
36.1 and all other fire protection arrangement as per existing regulations (Ships with breadth up to 30m
are provided with at least
two mobile water monitors and those ships with breadth exceeding 30m or more are provided with at
least four mobile water monitors).
36.3 Testing that mobile water monitor are capable to be securely fixed to the ship structure for safe and -
effective operation, testing that mobile water monitor jets reaches the top tier of containers with all
required monitors and water jets from fire hoses operated simultaneously.( Initial & Renewal survey)
37.1 Confirming that fire pump producing the pressure sufficient for operation of both the required number of -
hydrant and hoses and the water spray system simultaneously, where the water spray system is part of
the fire main system.
37.2 Examining the isolating valves of the fire main, when the fuel storage tank(s) is located on the open -
deck.
37.3 Examining the water spray system arrangement for fuel storage tanks(s) on open deck including remote -
operation
37.4 Confirmation that water spray system provided for coverage for boundaries of the superstructures,
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compressor rooms, pump-rooms, cargo control rooms, bunkering control stations and any other
normally occupied deck houses that face the storage tank on open deck is in satisfactory condition.
Note – water spray is not applicable if the tank is located 10 metres or more from the boundaries.
37.5 Confirmation that capacity of water spray system fitted on board is as per approved drawing. ( for Initial -
survey)
37.6 Confirmation that control of stop valves are fitted in the water spray application main supply line(s), -
are located in a readily accessible position not likely to be inaccessible in case of fire in the areas
protected.
37.7 In cases where the water spray system is not part of the fire main system, confirmation that a -
connection to the ship’s fire main through a stop valve is provided.
37.8 Confirmation that Remote operation of pumps supplying the water spray system and remote operation
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of any normally closed valves are located in a readily accessible position which is not likely to be
inaccessible in case of fire in the areas protected. Remote operation of pumps and valves tested and
found satisfactory.
37.9 Confirmation that the nozzles fitted in the water spray system are of an approved full bore type and -
are providing effective stribution of water throughout the space being protected.
37.10 Examined the dry chemical powder fire-extinguishing system fitted as per approved plan and -
arranged for easy manual release from a safe location outside the protected area. One number
additional 5 kg portable DCP is provided near bunkering station.
37.11 Examined the fixed fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the Fire Safety Systems code
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provided as per approved plan for the fuel storage hold spaces and the ventilation trunk for fuel
containment system below deck, and for all other rooms of the fuel gas system where fire cannot be
excluded
(Note-smoke detectors alone is not considered sufficient for rapid detection of fire).
Ashish Panwar
K.S. Kapaleeswaran
Reviewer for Indian Register of Shipping