Equinor,

24 Jun 2025

Bridge

Started with familiarization of all equipment's where is what then gone to tablet.

1. Passage plan - UKC Sheet, Security Level, additional comments, change of sec level in passage plan, Catzoc corrections, density ref taken from where, squat sheet, speed at various legs and why, btm sheet and master comments, any engineer attended the meeting crossponding entry in rest hour and deck log book. 
2. - Marking of EOSP/SBE on course recorder paper.
3. - BCL all of them and how we are making sure that all tests have been verified
4. - Steering gear checklialst including the time record of hardover to hardover and entry for NFU test
5. - Compass error log and bodies used for error
6. - echosounder accuracy check how and when, showed PMS and crossponding observations 
7. - nav wrng file sat c and navtex, cross checked on ECDIS one random nav wrng that was marked as plotted 
8. - BWL at various stages asked the composition while mooring
9. - safety contour settings, procedure if need to cross the safety contour
10. - company policy of using 2/4 color shades
11. - nav warning and tnp marking compny policy how do we get the info if the country included the tnp correction in aio or enc updates
12. - X/S band radar difference and why do we use X for port approaches and S for bad weather
13. - Radar PM Entries in Logbook
14. - ER UMS entries in Logbook
15. - Marking on ECDIS like PI, Radar Conspicous, PPI, change of engine status, master on con

Co-operative but very strict inspector, asked mostly about ECDIS related and markings, gave excellant remark on bridge and very glad.

INSPECTION

Place :  Kandla, India 

Date : 04-june-2025

Vessel remark : Inspector was so rude and arrogant, not compromising for anything and shouting at officer and crew just like that .

Bridge:

Initially started with bridge poster.

1. Change over between gyro 1 and 2 and cross checked with ecdis and radar.
2. Asked for radar performance and blind sector poster.
3. Verified Ecdis safety settings (Bcl 024)
4. Questioned why I made PI when drying height is present and he said it's not reliable ( I justified saying channel pilotage 60 nm and confined, so I used fixed land mark as available).
5. Checked Ais and VHF on low power
6. Asked me how I do gmdss batter on/off load test
7. Asked me how to do Daily and weekly gmdss test.
8. Company requirement for Ais test
9. Bnwas stages alarm asked and checked the log entry also did emergency call alarm same time
10.  Asked about AIO
11. Passage plan checking and question as much as possible, especially UKC during calculation and cross checked with master pilot exchange 
12. Checked ecdis marking for abort point and  point of no return with contingency anchorage 
13. Ecdis last updated and checked both main and back maintained same no of ENC 
14. Gmdss log inspected with Gmdss watch off at berth
15. Checked ADP and AENP for last update
16. Asked company policy for non compliance with UKC during transit
17. Checked magnetic compass light
18. BWL 2 entry in deck log book with look out
19. Compass error log checked 
20. Aldis lamp and spare bulb checked 
21. Gmdss portable radio tested for power and asked me the requirement 
22. Asked me min steering speed with engine or without engine 

Finally bridge cleared with no remark.

Inspection

1. LOCAL PROCEDURES AS PER COMPANY FORM
2. Range of aldis lamp.
3. Echo sounder alarm  limit at open sea and Company policy.
4. Logging of Changing of depth alarms in echo sounder.
5. What margin is considered safe as per company policy between both gps if positions are not same.
6. Maintenance of GPS
7. Using GPS 1 Or GPS 2 input sensor In ecdis/radar and how frequent we check both input sensor working well.
8. Last system/software update of ecdis.
9. Presentation library and edition
10. Passage plan checks 
11. BWL as per legs and BWL /ERWL explanation
12. RADAR PERFORMANCE CHECK AND LOG KEEPING
13. GMDSS LOG CHECK
14. WHAT MODE SHOULD BE RADAR KEPT AT ALL THE TIMES (EXPLANATION )
15. GROUND STABILIZATION/SEA STABILIZATION
16. WHY WE USE STW 
17. VIABILITY  CRITERIA
18. HOW FAR WE CAN SEE TO THE VISIBLE HORZION IF WE ARE AT SEA LEVEL OR AT THE BRIDGE
19. UKC POLICY.
20. SHALLOW WATERS AND COASTAL WATER DEFINITION.
21. ACTION IN CASE OF COURSE RECODER FAILURE AND COMPANY REQUIREMENT
22. NAV LIGHTS MAINTAINCE AND TESTING SCHEDULE.

Cargo

1. WHAT IS COLD START
2. CARGO TANK VENTING SETTINGS IN ALL MODES.
3. WHICH READING OF O2 IS MORE DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE IF GAS METRE SHOWS 19.5 or 23.
4. CALIBRATION OF GAS METERS
5. WHY WE USE HIGH LEVEL/OVERFILL DURING DISCHARGING OPERATION

11 June 2025

Vessel remark : Good inspector, asked Max practical questions and  If you give answer promptly not going to deep. 

Initially started with Hospital and Refer alarm 

Bridge 

1.  Passage plan 
2. Ukc calculations 
3.  Nav Light alarms 
4. Bnwas checks - checked in log book entry 
5. Max anchoring depth calculations 
6. Deep water Anchorage procedures 
7. Gyro 1 & 2 comparison 
8. Pilot card - checked conn with pilot timing. Ukc matched with ukc sheet 
9. Nav area and navtex plottings. Randomly checked few 
10. Port approach route checked. Verified with amend plan
11. Chart
12. Safety sgz 
13.  Echo sounder depth alarm 
14. Sart - how will you mount in the life boat 
15. Diff between X & S band radar 
16. Last coast station test 
17. If vsl is fully loaded which factor will affect the vsl hogging or sagging 
18. Conn with master,, look out compared with log book and bell book 
19. Aldis lamp 
20. ADP ENP

Bridge Cleared With out Remark

Place - Flushing , Netherlands 

Vessel remarks : He is nice guy and give time to check the asked questions in SMS.

1. Asked about the company policy regarding Ecdis display settings and four depth and two shades
2. Show me the company policy regarding Ecdis Alarm management as well as in master standing orders also.
3. CPA / TCPA / BCR in master standing orders.
4. What is company policy regarding BNWAS, what is maintenance procedure as per company SMS...show me where you have logged.
5. Difference between X & S band radar.
6. Is there any procedure stated in master standing orders regarding con with master.
7. Is there any specific distance for passing the navigation hazard is mentioned in the company SMS and master standing orders.
8. Check the passage plan whether as per company SMS or not, then check all the markings on Ecdis and verify in passage plan and verify entries in bell book / log book.
9. Check all the checklists, master pilot exchange and pilot Card. He is looking for whether squat and min UKC is mentioned in the MPEX or not.
10. Action in case of accidentally release of epirb.
11.  How you calculate the set and drift for disabled vessel. I replied I will follow the procedure as per peril at sea. Then he asked have you any company procedure for the same. Reply no.
12.  Check all RA and entry for same in passage plan meeting sheet.
13. Check immersion suit on bridge and asked how you know that this has to wear with life jacket or not.
14. Asked the company policy regarding the anti grounding tool.
15. When was last restricted visibility check list complied.in this point he asked me how proof that you have used fog signal in restricted visibility.
16. VDR self test and power failure test.
17. He spent almost more than 1 hr on bridge than go for deck rounds... again called me to start the emergency generator.

With God Grace no points on bridge.

Date: 07-Jan-2025

Port: Madre De Deus,Brasil

BRIDGE - 

1. Ecdis display settings 
2. Company policy regarding  Ecdis  Alarm management and same in master standing orders also.
3. CPA / TCPA / BCR in master standing orders and call master point.
4. Company policy regarding BNWAS, and where you log down.
5. Difference between X & S band radar.
6. Is there any procedure stated in master standing orders regarding con with master.
7. Cyber security in detail.
8. Check the passage plan thoroughly, then check all the markings on Ecdis and verify in passage plan and verify entries in bell book / log book.
9. UKC policy as per company  procedure.
10. Check all the bridge checklist.
11. Master pilot exchange and pilot Card checked thoroughly. 
12. Checked all Navigation RA.
13. Company policy regarding the anti grounding tool.
14. VDR self test and power failure test.
15. Difference between GPS and GNSS
16. Steering test procedure as per solas and company procedure.
17. Auto pilot settings as per company policy. 
18. Checked all publications.
19. Which point you will discuss in Navigation meeting. And where you log down. Show me last Navigation meeting points.
20. Squat formula open sea and confined water.

Time : 1hr 20 min

Nil Remarks on Bridge.

*CE point of view:*

1. Bunker planning till the fuel consumed completely
2. Fuel changeover calculator,  procedures, records, ORBs, trainings
3. Defect reporting in details including dispensation, procurement , etc 
4. Unplanned maintenance in details, H&M , VIR defects reporting
5. ODS documentation and records
6. Bunker line pressure testing intervals, procedure, records, etc
7. Bunker sample locker , msds, records of samples, latest sample condition
8. Oxy-acetylene room inspection,  msds and last test dates

Galley

1. Galley cooking oil records 

Safety

1. SCBA low pressure alarm
2. Lifeboat Engine, Steering, lights
3.  All Emergency lights
4. Emergency Generator start and take onload procedure from 3OFF

Cargo, Bilge and ballast

1. BWTS room Bilge alarms,  flooding flaps
2. Forecastles store Bilge alarms
3. High level , overfill alarms

*In ER*

1. Interview with 3E 4E : ORB, maintenence and operations of Incinerator, N2 plant, sewage plant
2. Cyber security checks, enclosed space entry in details.
3. Interview with ER rating : Hot work area, workshop safeties
4. ETO : fire alarm testing intervals,  calibration of O2 analyser
5. ER round : Bilge alarms, Steering gear alarms, leak off alarm ME , AE, operations and 3way valve function of OWS. Escape route Interview from ER ratings, verified all the photos,  operation of emergency fire pump, N2 plant very closely inspection.
6. AC room, verified R449 bottles inventory as per ODS records, fire station room,

Galley

1. Galley alarm and Cook interview. 

And all other things which junior ranks were having trouble to answer

Place : Rotterdam

Safety

1. Lifeboat : Engine test, Steering, Lights, Type of release mechanism, Embarkation ladder.
2. Emergency generator working 
3. Quick closing valve

General view

1. Navigation 
2. Epirb test
3. GMDSS radio testing 
4. Sart testing and use
5. Types of sart
6. X band sand specification
7. Ais sart
8. Radar performance  test and Frequency of tests
9. Difference between x /s band
10. Navtex station and Settings station , How are they plotted
11. Passage plan pre/ post briefings
12. Ecdis charts update/ Latest update 
13. Chart on last route
14. Ukc policy, How to calculate 
15. Safety contours, Last calculations
16. Emergency steering test
17. Publications list
18. Hard and digital as per form E
19. Ais data feed
20. Cargo info fed into ais

Veracruz Mexico

1. UKC policy
2. Ukc required in meters as per company policy 
3. Echo sounder depth alarm test
4. Arrival ukc compared with calculated ukc in passage plan ....passage plan ukc should be less than ukc in echo sounder
5. Safety settings in passage plan and same in ecdis
6. Markings on ecdis- no go area ,abort point , point of no return 
7. How you calculate abort point
8. What do you understand by abort point and point of no return, what is the difference in both
9. Difference between x band and s band radar, which one u will use for search and rescue 
10. Last nav audit by external auditor, was he captain, and did u check his id to verify he was authorized auditor
11. Checked nav lights alarm
12. Checked Arrival & departure checklist , same entry in bell book
13.  Checked steering gear checklist and what u write in bell book.
14. Bridge manning in passage plan, marking on ecdis, same to be entered in deck log book.
15. Log dist , how u verify doppler log  is calculating correct distance .
16. Checked Gmdss log book entries- Monthly, weekly's Last shore test...monthly- areal insulation checked entry.
17.  Gmdss radios checked batteries expiry checked 
18. Checked pilot card, Pob time in bell book , MPIE time in bell book and pilot card asked where you write pilot take over.( Only take over do not write conn take over)
19.  Last MOB drill entry in deck log book...was it simulation or real scenario, if real scenario ..he checked alteration... position where it was carried out also checked course recorder ...
20.  How to verify doppler log is calculating correct distance?

Date : 12th Jan 2025

Discharging in Rotterdam

Vessel remarks : Sticked to basics as he is very old master and initially cleared don't expect zero observations. (Overall good inspector very friendly gets hyper in between but sticked to basics most of the time.)

Came in civil clothes we thought he was Agent and surprised the gangway. Briefed at gangway and asked questions to attending crew about cargo and isps. 

Shuffled questions according to tab. 

IN MASTERS CABIN:- checked all certificates and documents top 4 ranks stcw certificates  questions to master about company policy 

Called third officer for drill reports and lsa ffa maintenance records and familiarization checklist for all crew, superintendent, any technician and for sire inspector also and log book entries for same. 

Miscellaneous Questions to master.

ON BRIDGE:- 

1. Checked compass error log book and sight calculations, magnetic compass bubble checked last compass swing
2. Checked all spares also
3. Latest GMDSS monthly and weekly test
4. Latest Navtex warnings plotted on ecdis( he knew the latest  nav warning in area) 
5. Questions to second officer on company Ukc policy. 
6. Complete passage plan along with company procedures 
7. Ecdis Route checked played back. 
8. Presentation library
9. Enc updates 
10. No go area
11. Abort point
12. Both Radar check running hours as per maker 
13. Performance checks and last radar plotting 
14. Day signaling shapes
15. Echo sounder depth alarm and questions to second officer on same.

  

ON DECK :- 

Very peculiar about LSA FFA items 

1. BA bottles should be charged and appropriate
2. Life buoy life lines should be free and attached to lifebuoy plus lifebuoy lights 
3. Fire extinguishers and mast riser fire extinguisher checked 
4. Question to third officer in case of mast riser fire.
5. Asked crew at manifold about ESD and action in case of oil leak at manifold
6. Asked crew member about checks and  to don SCBA 
7. Fwd Life raft  embarkation lights checked. 

Safety 

In both life boats. 

1. started engine (any random crew member can be picked in our case he called second officer) 
2. Rudder hard to hard
3. Life boat Air bottle pressure checked 
4. Checked expiry of all pyrotechnics along with ration and water
5. Lights and davit winch motor checked 

CO2 Room checked questions to chief engineer

Emergency generator room called second officer to demonstrate and start. 

IN CCR :- 

1. Called all three deck officer and chief officer 
2. Question to third officer about Doping and doping system 
3. Question to second officer if IG pressure goes down or not coping up what action you will take, settings of the same.
4. Gas meter calibration 
5. Certificates and checklist related to cargo, working aloft  and enclose space entry

Lastly Engine room 

1. Rounds and alarm testing.

2 OBSERVATIONS RECIEVED.

1. Winch brake testing pressure gauge not calibrated before break testing. He wants Same to be mentioned on one certificate not different.
2. 1 remark in Engine room regarding  local panel for EGCS some send photograph did not have picture.

At Port douala, Cameroon 

Bridge : Echosounder type ,and depth alarm setting, company policy on depth alarm 

1. Aldis lamp , Test and maintenance,
2. BNWAS , power failure test and maintenance record 
3. Passage plan 
4. Ukc sheet 
5. Pyrotechniqes location and exp
6. Epirb location and expiry
7. Gyro last maintenance record
8. Magnetic compass bubble
9. Compass error log  and dev card
10. VDR for alarm, and how many hours before data OVERWRITTEN, VDR Capsule  

Cargo

1. Esd points on ship  ... Flowchart must be posted on bridge .

Cyber security

1. Cyber security how you follow and poster posted on bridge 

Drills 

Emergency drills steering and local manoeuvreing

Risk assessment and checklist

Procedure u follow to enter enclosed space ... He wanted to hear     tool box meeting - IDENTIFY HAZARD - review RA- WORK PERMITS IF REQUIRED .

PMS

ALSO ASKED FOR HOW YOU DO YOUR NON ROUTINE JOB UNPLANNED JOB

Port of inspection: Tianjin, China

Date of inspection: 19th Jan 2025

 INSPECTION –HARDWARE- OPERATOR’S COMMENTS

1. (Process) Inspector Comment: The data entered in the PIQ 2.2 .1001.12 & 2.2.1002.2 was not accurate as compared to the vessel records. They should be 44 and 2 January 2025 respectively. Subject Concern: Not as expected – procedure and/or document deficient, Nature of Concern: Verification is performed both ashore and onboard: Procedure accuracy / correctness.

1. (Process) Inspector Comment: Assessment of COW had been declared, but no COW operation had been carried out during the audit period, only previous COW records had been checked. Subject Concern: Not as expected – procedure and/or document deficient, Nature of Concern: Comprehensive audits are completed by a suitably qualified and experienced company representative : Procedure accuracy / correctness.

1. (Process) Inspector Comment: Assessment for cargo operation has been declared, but no cargo operation had been carried out during the audit period. Subject Concern: Not as expected – procedure and/or document deficient, Nature of Concern: Audit status report reported to senior management: Procedure accuracy / Correctness.

1. (Hardware) Inspector Comment:  The pumproom telephone was defective. It happened on 19 December 2024 and this was recorded in the open defect list. Subject Concern: Observable or detectable deficiency,  Nature of Concern: Internal Communication systems: maintenance deferred – awaiting spares.

1. (Hardware) Inspector Comment: The minimum required quantity of the non-sparking shovels and natural rubber gloves on the stock list of the materials for oil removal in the port side midship store were 6 pieces. Last monthly check had been completed on 6 January 2025 and confirmed in order. But only 5 non – sparking shovels were provided and nil natural rubber glove was available at the time of this inspection. Subject Concern: Observable or detectable deficiency. Nature of Concern: Environmental Protection, Equipment: Maintenance task available – records incompatible with condition seen

1. (Human) Inspector Comment: Actual quantities of spill clean – up equipment onboard were different to the latest inventory. Last monthly check had been completed by the OP on 6 January 2025 and confirm in order. Refer to the hardware response tool. Subject Concern: Senior Deck Officer: Not as expected 

1. (Human) Inspector Comment: Bunker tank ullage atmosphere checks for inflammable or toxic vapours were required to be taken before, during or after the bunkering operation as per the company procedure. But the OP did not follow the procedure to check the inflammable vapour before and during the bunkering operation. Subject Concern: Junior Engineer Officer: Not as expected 

Port: Rizhao, China

21-Jan-2025

*Bridge*

1. AIS on/off log and entry of this log in deck log book. when ais to be turned off. show in sms ais maintenance. (GOT THIS AS OBS. DUE TO NO DECK LOG ENTRY OF ON/OFF AIS backed on 17Jun2024).
2. Passage plan checked. security level. bwl. ewl.
3. Safety settings verified with PP
4. NAVTEX /NAV WRN/T&P verification and company policy. cross-checked the plotted entries with log sheet.
5. Random publication checks.
6. Random security checks checked.
7. Show ECDIS presentation Library
8. How to playback
9. PPI checked the frequency 
10. Disabled ship how to find the set and drift.
11. Immersion suit checked
12. Rocket parachute procedure 
13. LTA procedure 
14. Fire round procedure 
15. Gmdss last shore test record
16. Told to bring EPIRB inside, demonstrate what all test you do monthly.
17. bell book checked for pilot con.
18. GPS feed to AIS verification test.
19. speed log test & checks.
20. RADARS running hours checks. 
21.  x &s band difference.
22. BNWAS monthly checks.
23. Procedure to check the updates on charts edition.
24. Cells report for present voyage in ECDIS.
25.  AIO update log.
26. Look ahead setting as per sms.
27. RA for the voyage

Place Quanzhou, China 

Date: 13 Jun 2025

Bridge question only

1. ITU PUBLICATIONS: CHECKED FOR LATETST PUBLISHED ALSO ASKED IF COMPANY PROVIDED CORRECTION CD’S FOR THE SAME.
2. ADP/ ENP/ LATEST UPDATE WEEK. // PUBLICATIONS OF LATETST REVISON.
3. BA PAPER CHARTS & SECURITY PAPER CHARTS: CHECKED SECURITY CHARTS FOR LATETST EDITION ON LAST VOYAGE.
4. ASKED FOR T&P CORRECTION ON THE BA PAPER CHARTS.FOR SINGAPORE & MALACCA STRAITS.
5. CHECKED AIS CORRECT STATUS & IF ON LOW POWER.
6. CHECKED VDR & EXTRACTION PROCEDURE FROM OFFICER. VERIFIED INSTRUCTIONS POSTED
7. CHECKED GMDSS DAILY, WEEKLY & MONTHLY CHECKS. LOGGING OF DETAILS ON EACH TEST WAS VERIFIED ON GMDSS LOG. CHECKED IF VISUAL INSPECTION OF GMDSS ANTENAS ARE LOGGED IN MONTHLY CHECKS.
8. CHECKED FOR LATETST MF/HF DSC TEST WITH SHORE & VERIFIED PRINTOUTS. SATISFIED WITH RECORDS WHERE NO ACKNOWLEGEMNETS RECEIVED BUT LOGGED & PRINT OUTS WERE KEPT FOR RECORD.
9. CHECKED SURVIVAL CRAFT 2 WAY VHF RADIO, ASKED TESTING PROCEDURE & CHANNELS WHICH CAN BE TESTED ON THE SAME. VERIFIED IN MONTHLY TEST RECORD.
10. CHECKED BANWAS & THE ALARM STAGES. ASKED IF IT SHOULD BE ON AUTO OR ON MODE? ASKED OOW IF HE CAN RESET WITH PASSWORD.
11. PASSAGE PLAN CHECKED WITH PILOT TO BERTH, PILOT TO PILOT & PILOT TO BERTH INFORMATIONS. DEPTH & SAFETY SETTINGS ON EACH WAYPOINT. BWL ON DIFFERET SATGES OF PASSAGE PLAN.
12. VERIFED EWL POLICY FROM POSTER 024.
13. CHECKED LATEST ENC UPDATE WEEK & DATE ON ECDIS.
14. SCAMIN SETTING. VERIFIED IT IS ON. WHAT ARE THE STAGES WHERE SCAMIN SHOULD BE OFF OR ON?
15. ECDIS PASSAGE PLAN WITH ABORT POINTS & CONTINGENCY PLAN.
16. ECDIS PI MARKS CURING COASTAL PASSAGE WITH DIFFERENT LAND MAKRS.
17. ASKED FOR DISTRACTION POSTER IN BRIDGE: POSTER 038 SHOWN.
18. CHECKED COMPASS LOGS. VERIFED DEVIATION & GYRO ERROR AS PER DEVIATION CARD.
19. CHECKED UKC POLICY & CHECKED CONTOUR SETTINGS ON ECDIS. ASKED TO SHOW IF PILOT CARD INCLUDES UKC POLICY. SHOWED UKC CALCULATIONS IS GIVEN TO PILOTS WHICH INCLUDES UKC POLICY ALONG WITH TIDE TABLE OF THE PORT.
20. CHECKED MAGNETIC COMPASS.
21. EPIRB & SART BATTERY & HRU CHECKED.
22.  CHECKED PILOT CARD FOR TUGS & THEIR BOLLARD PULL IF CORRECTLY LOGGED IN.

Inspection at long beach .

Vessel remark : Was very friendly and informative inspector.

Questions for engine room

1. How often do you test emergency generator 
2. Does the vessel have spare starter motor for emergency generator and what is the test period for spare motor. Also job to be shown in pms
3. O2 sensor in IG platform alarm test procedure not the O2 analyser. Same to be shown in pms
4. What is the O2 alarm and sequence of events which happens if high O2 alarm is triggered.
5. Fire detector test procedure and cycle of testing and same to be shown in company sms as well as in the pms.
6. What basis do you decide your engine room watch level. To show in company sms where is it mentioned.
7. F.O. analysis report and associated questions.
8. Bunker sample disposal entry in ORB.
9. OWS 15 ppm alarm test and frequency of testing alarm as perm PMS.
10. Method to report non conformity as per SMS.
11. Risk assessment for min no. Of hoses required for continuous operation of hose handling crane.
12. The last question was something new , tried showing him min critical spare parts inventory but he wanted company specific RA for the same.

One compete round of engine room.

Did not ask us to try out any alarm as we tried almost all alarms during cfr so he was satisfied with the alarm history shown to him.

23rd January 2025

Ship type:-Gas tanker.

Port: Mohammedia, Morocco.

1. Engine Room and Technical Equipment

o Activated the Deadman alarm upon entering the engine room.

o Checked the condition of the engine room entry door for proper sealing.

o Compared photos taken during rounds on his tab which was submitted to him.

o Tested the steering gear alarms.

o Checked the emergency fire pump’s amperage and pump pressure.

o Verified the Chemical Room MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) index.

o Inspected emergency escape arrangements.

o Inspected the condition of the incinerator door packing and refractory condition.

o Inspected the pressure gauge of the welding area gas bottles.

o Checked the condition of the welding gloves.

o Performed a lamp test of the remote valve control system.

o Inspected gloves and certificates in the high-voltage room.

o Tested the auxiliary engine fuel oil leak-off alarm.

o Inspected the cooler’s sacrificial anode for any leaks.

o Checked the housekeeping around the main engine fuel pumps area and below exhaust manifold.

o Reviewed the main engine’s local manoeuvring procedure and its stencilling.

o Tested the main engine fuel oil leak-off alarm.

o Checked the emergency bilge suction seal cutter.

o Checked the BWTS (Ballast Water Treatment System) panel operation.

o Checked the bilge alarms.

o Tested the OWS (Oil Water Separator) alarms and reviewed operating instructions.

o Ensured posters near the OWS overboard area comply with SMS (Safety Management System).

o Checked for tube light casing for crack specially in workshop above welding area.

o Inspected the condition of fire hoses at all locations in the engine room.

o Tested the emergency stop of the emergency generator.

o Tested the emergency generator’s fuel level and Quick Closing Valve (QCV).

o Verified the bunker sample box storage area—ensuring samples are not older than one year.

o Checked oxygen room tags (full and empty) and observed that empty oxygen bottles should not be stored in the same compartment.

o Reviewed the list of PMS (Planned Maintenance System) overdue jobs.

o Verified the technical defects list.

o Checked the spare inventory for the hose handling crane.

o Verified critical spares availability.

o Checked the bunker checklist.

o Reviewed the fuel oil analysis report.

o Reviewed the lubricating oil analysis report.                                                                                                                                              

Manning and Documentation:

o Verified manning levels and composition in the logbook.

o Inspected the oil record book.

o Checked the NOx technical file.

o Reviewed the enclosed space permit and risk assessment.

o Reviewed the Chief Engineer’s standing orders.

o Identified the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).

o Identified the safety officer for the month.

o Verified the area of inspection for the month.

o Checked the active alarms on the Kongsberg screen.

o Checked the calibration of the fixed gas detection system.

Questions Asked to 2nd Officer (Bridge Inspection)

Bridge Inspection – Time: 1 hour

Port: Mohammedia

1. Passage Plan and Security: 

o Checked the passage plan in paper format, including full appraisal and security chart for the passage, as the vessel transited through VRA. UKC calculation and UKC proforma were reviewed.

2. ECDIS Settings: 

o Verified the BML/EML and security sections on the passage plan and checked if the same were marked on the ECDIS for each leg of the voyage.

o Checked the Master’s Standing Orders and discussed the restricted visibility criteria, bow crossing, and ECDIS alarm management according to company policy and the Master's orders.

3. Safety and Communications: 

o Reviewed the GMDSS logbook and records, including the last distress entry and the last weekly test record by shore.

o Asked to carry out a PV test on the Sat-C.

o Checked monthly records and the procedure for sending mail via Sat-C.

o Asked to carry out a navigation light fuse test.

4. Navigation and Safety Equipment: 

o Checked the passage on ECDIS, marking of PI, abort point, and point of no return. Discussed the definitions of abort point and point of no return.

o Checked the ECDIS safety settings in the passage plan and ECDIS, and asked the officer to calculate the ECDIS settings manually as per company policy. Discussed the definitions of shallow, safety, and deep contours.

o Checked the echo sounder depth alarm settings and performed a depth alarm test.

o Verified the ENC list for the voyage in the passage plan and checked the last weekly update.

o Checked the magnetron running hours and inquired about the replacement schedule.

o Checked the SCBA low-pressure alarm and the ALDIS lamp, asking about its range.

o Inspected the bridge and ECDIS familiarization checklist for all deck officers and asked random questions regarding ECDIS.

o Checked the compass error logbook and deviation card.

o Inquired about checks carried out on the AIS and the frequency of these tests as per company policy.

o Checked the BNWAS and testing procedures for the power failure alarm, as well as the frequency as per company policy.

Overall Evaluation of Bridge Inspection:

• Nil observations were noted during the bridge inspection. The inspector commended the officers for their thorough knowledge and timely responses.

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Questions Asked to Gas Engineer

1. MARVS Settings and Changes:

o Inquired about the MARVS settings and when and why they were changed.

2. Cargo Pump Capacity:

o Asked about the cargo pump capacity and the maximum rate at the manifold.

3. Vent Mast Fire Fighting System:

o Inquired about the vent mast fire fighting system.

4. Propane Compressors:

o Asked how many compressors are used for propane and the cooling rate. The engineer explained that the cooling rate depends on the seawater temperature, cargo suction temperature, and cargo loading temperature, as per the manual.

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Master’s cabin:-

1. Trading certificates 
2. Crew certificates
3. Class reports
4. Last vessel manager report
5. Last internal audit reports 
6. Drill reports

Observations:

1. HVPQ Corrections:  Corrections were noted in the HVPQ (Hull Verification and Performance Questionnaire) submitted by the vessel: 

1. Section 1.5.6.3: The name of the classification society was incorrectly listed as "DNV GL," but it should be "DNV."
2. Section 1.8.7: The assigned deadweight (dwt) was listed as SDWT, but since the vessel does not have multiple deadweights, this section should have been left blank.
3. Section 6.1.14: The test pressure for the hydrostatic pressure testing of the bunker line did not match the certificate.

2.The safety officer's checklist was not in line with SIRE 2.0 guidelines. The certification should be updated to meet the requirements.

3. Oxygen Bottle Storage:  Empty and full oxygen bottles were stored next to each other in the oxygen room, which is against safety regulations. These bottles should be stored separately.