BUREAU VERITAS MARINE DIVISION

PORT STATE CONTROL Inspection Preparation Checklist Accommodations

This Check list is issued to assist you to check the maintenance condition of the ship in the light of possible port state control inspection. It does not in any way replace or cover the scope of class and/or statutory surveys carried out by Bureau Veritas, the flag state or by Bureau Veritas on behalf of the flag state. It is not exhaustive and contains those items which according to the information in Bureau Veritas possession are more frequently inspected and/or found defective during port state control inspections. It is given for guidance only.

Accommodations
1. Fire doors
Examination of manual and automatic fire doors and verification of their working condition and able to close tight Verification that fire doors are self closing and self latching, ensure self closing doors have no hold back arrangements fitted other than those that can be remotely released e.g. magnetic

2. Fire fighting equipment

Examination of the fire-fighting appliances, with working test as far as necessary and practicable Examination of the hydrants, hoses, spanners and nozzles and confirmation that they are at their respective locations Examination of the international shore connection and confirmation that it is located as shown on the Fire Control Plan Verification that the connection bolts dimensions is as per regulation and must be stored next to the connection. The correct joint must also be available at the location as should correct size spanner Confirmation that the fire fighter's outfits are complete (correct number of suits are available) and in satisfactory condition Confirmation that the cylinders, including the spare cylinders, of any selfcontained breathing apparatus are suitably charged

3. Fire control plan

Confirmation that the fire-control plans are permanently exhibited, or, alternatively, that emergency booklets containing information dealing with fire fighting are available on board Confirmation that a duplicate copy of the fire-control plans (or booklet) is available in a prominently marked enclosure, external to the ship's deckhouse

4. Signs, indications (weather tight doors, fire detectors, fire dampers, ventilation)
All in place and as required

5. Emergency lighting and batteries

Tests of emergency lighting, transitional emergency lighting and supplementary emergency lighting Verification that batteries are fully charged

6. Alarms and PA Systems

Tests of general emergency alarms & signals, operational alarms and public address systems functioning and clearly audible in all areas

7. Sanitary facilities
Equipment in place, clean and functioning correctly Hot water available at wash areas and in the galley Living facilities adequate for conditions, ample bed covers etc Living areas clean and hygienic