What is a vessel condition survey?

A vessel condition survey is a statement of fact. ABL Group vessel surveyors and inspectors report on the condition of a particular vessel’s hull and machinery, and other equipment condition at the given time of the inspection.

What is an Onhire survey?

On-Hire (Off-Hire) Condition and Bunker Surveys. National Cargo Bureau, Inc. is regularly appointed by various clients to conduct On-Hire (Off-Hire) Condition and Bunker Surveys. These are conducted on board the vessel at the time of On or Off-Hire or as close thereto as reasonably practicable.

How do you prepare a ship for a survey?

VESSEL SURVEY PREPARATION

  1. Making sure that the vessel is clean.
  2. Removing unnecessary items from the vessel, including personal effects and clutter.
  3. Having registration papers available for inspection.
  4. Checking all safety gear for compliance with Federal regulations, and updating if necessary.

What is ship checklist?

Also called pre-arrival and pre-departure checklists, these are tools used by mariners before, during, and after arrival or departure at ports. They help mariners, especially those in the bridge and engineering team, ensure that a ship is ready to dock at ports or is seaworthy before departure for the next destination.

What is P&I surveyor?

From a P&I club perspective, the role of the marine surveyor is to make shipping safer and more efficient by inspecting and making recommendations regarding the seaworthines of a ship, and promoting a culture of safety amongst the membership. As such, it is wide, varied and indespensible to the shipping industry.

Who will board the vessel for inspections and formalities?

The surveyor of the MMD under powers stated in para 15.4. 6 are also required to inspect all ships to ensure that the conditions under which various statutory certificates were granted are maintained. For this purpose a surveyor may board a ship at any reasonable time and inspect part or parts as he deems necessary.

What is on hire condition survey?

The on/off hire condition survey is an inspection of vessel’s holds, main deck, cargo working areas and external shell plating. It is performed in order to identify any damage present prior to the vessel going on/off hire.

What is off hire bunker survey?

On-Off hire condition bunker surveys are a requirement for the commercial trade of vessels in that vessels are hired from their Owners by Charterers who trade the cargo internationally. The survey of the vessel is undertaken either before the vessel is delivered into a Charter, or re-delivered from a Charter.

What is MLC audit?

MLC or Maritime Labour Convention according to ILO provides a better perspective on the rights of a seafarer during work and a stringent environment for Ship Owners & Ship Managers to maintain the standards of living for seafarers serving onboard their Ships.

What are the items to be checked during load line survey?

Inspect all machinery space opening on exposed deck. Check that any manholes and flush scuttles are capable of being made watertight. Check that all ventilator openings are provided with an efficient weathertight closing appliance. All air pipe should be provided with satisfactory means for closing and opening.

What is ship shore checklist?

Ship shore safety checklist is join list provided by the terminal and which is signed by a ship and a terminal representative; Appropriate personal notified that the cargo operation are about to commence. Sufficient personal available for cargo watch to manifold.

What is CSP and ASP in Lrit?

6.1 The Application Service Provider (ASP) receives the LRIT reports transmitted by the ship via the CSP, adds certain additional information to each report, and forwards the reports to the Data Centre nominated by the ship’s Flag State.