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Were the Master and senior officers familiar with the company procedure for maintaining the vessel’s statutory certification up to date, were all certificates and documents carried onboard up to date and was the vessel free of conditions of class or significant memoranda?
Q. Category: Human Process Hardware
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Ranks: Master, Deck Officers, Senior Engine Officers
To ensure that the vessel had been surveyed in accordance with all statutory requirements and that certification is onboard to confirm compliance..
Documentation, Pre-board
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TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that a procedure is in place to ensure the validity and accuracy of statutory and/or classification certificates.
Were the Master and Chief Engineer familiar with the company procedure to maintain the Enhanced Survey File in accordance with Classification Society rules, and was the vessel free of any visible or documentary evidence of concerns with the structural condition of the hull or cargo and ballast tank coatings?
Ranks: Senior Deck Officers, Senior Engine Officers
To ensure that the structure of oil and chemical tankers was subject to enhanced survey and complete historical records of any damage, deterioration and subsequent repairs to their hull structure were available onboard.
Documentation, Main Deck, Pre-board
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that cargo, void and ballast spaces are inspected to ensure their integrity is maintained. The frequency of inspections is determined by the applicable regulations of Class, Flag State and national authorities.
Were the Master and Chief Engineer familiar with the company procedure to maintain the Class Survey File, and was the vessel free of any visible or documentary evidence of concerns with the structural condition of the hull or hold space and ballast tank coatings?
To ensure that the structure of gas carriers was subject to the required surveys and complete historical records of any damage, deterioration and subsequent repairs to the hull structure were available on board.
Was a report available onboard which confirmed that a static navigational assessment by a suitably qualified and experienced company representative had been completed as declared through the pre-inspection questionnaire?
Ranks: Senior Deck Officers, Junior Deck Officers
To ensure that the crew will respond to a Fire Situation in accordance with the vessel's Shipboard Emergency Response plans.
Bridge, Documentation
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that detailed Emergency response plans include initial notification procedures and cover all credible Emergency scenarios.
Had the Master and all navigation officers attended a shore-based Bridge Team Management training course within the previous five years?
To ensure that all navigation officers have been trained in the practical application of crew resource management in a realistic navigational environment.
Documentation
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that navigation officers undertake periodic refresher bridge resource management simulator training at a national or industry accredited shore establishment.
Were the Master and navigation officers familiar with the company procedures governing the management and operation of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers fitted onboard and was the fitted equipment configured, used and checked in accordance with the procedure?
To ensure that Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers provide reliable and accurate positional information.
Bridge
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that comprehensive procedures to ensure safe navigation are in place.
Were the Master and navigation officers familiar with the company electronic chart management procedures and were onboard ENCs and RNCs managed, corrected and used appropriately?
Were the Master and Officers familiar with the Shipboard Emergency Plan for the principal fire scenarios for the vessel type, and had drills taken place to test the effectiveness of the plans in accordance with the company procedures?
Ranks: Senior Deck Officer & Senior Engine Officer
Documentation, Bridge, Cargo Control Room
Were the Master and Officers familiar with the vessel's SOPEP or SMPEP, and had drills taken place to test the effectiveness of the onboard emergency response actions required by the plan and company procedures?
Documentation, Bridge, Cargo Control; Room
Were the Master and officers familiar with the location, purpose and operation of the water-spray system for cooling, fire prevention and crew protection on deck, and was the equipment in good working order, regularly inspected, tested and maintained?
Ranks: Senior Deck Officers, Senior Engine Officers, Junior Deck Officers, Junior Engine Officers
To ensure that crewmembers can respond effectively to a fire situation in accordance with the shipboard emergency plan.
Cargo Control Room, Main Deck
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that formal familiarisation procedures are in place for vessel personnel, including contractors
Were Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available on board for all cargo, bunkers, chemicals, paints and other products being handled, and were crew members familiar with their use?
To ensure crew members are provided with clear, accurate information on the health and environmental effects of all hazardous and toxic substances carried on board, including guidance on their safe handling.
Cargo Control Room, Engine Room, Forecastle, Steering Gear
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that relevant reference documents are provided as a supplement to the SMS both onboard and ashore. Reference documents may include regulatory publications and industry guidelines. The company has a procedure for maintaining the most up-to-date editions in all locations.
Were the documents and records required by MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13 for the control of NOx and associated emissions in good order?
Ranks: Senior Engine Officers, Junior Engine Officers
To ensure the documents and records required by MARPOL Annex VI for the control of NOx and associated emissions are maintained as required.
Chief Engineer's Office, Documentation, Engine Control Room
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that procedures minimise marine and atmospheric emissions and ensure that they are always within permitted levels.
Were the Master and officers familiar with the company procedures for the use of the oil discharge monitoring and control system, and was the oil discharge monitoring and control system in satisfactory condition and used in accordance with the company procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and MARPOL Annex I?
To ensure that discharges from cargo and ballast spaces are always within the limits permitted by MARPOL Annex I.
Cargo Control Room, Main Deck, Pumproom
Were the Master and officers familiar with the company procedures for hardening the vessel when entering areas of increased security risk, and was there a Vessel Hardening Plan (VHP) available?
To ensure the vessel can be hardened effectively if scheduled to enter an area of increased security risk.
Documentation, Exterior Decks, Interview - Security Officer, Main Deck
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that measures have been developed to mitigate and respond to all identified threats to vessels and shore-based locations.
Were the Master and officers familiar with the company procedures for the use of the inert gas system, and had the inert gas system been used in accordance with ISGOTT guidance, with cargo tanks maintained in an inert condition at all times, except when it was necessary to be gas-free for entry?mpany procedures?
To ensure the inert gas system is used in accordance with ISGOTT guidance, and cargo tanks are always maintained in an inert condition, except when it is necessary to be gas-free for entry.
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that procedures for cargo, ballast, tank cleaning and bunkering operations are in place for all vessel types within the fleet.
To ensure that inhibited cargoes are carried safely and in compliance with company procedures and the IBC Code.
Cargo Control Room
Were the Master and officers familiar with the company procedures that addressed the carriage of inhibited cargoes, and had these procedures been followed?
To ensure that inhibited cargoes are carried safely and in compliance with company procedures and the IGC Code.
Did all mooring lines, mooring tails and joining shackles, including those carried as spares, meet industry guidelines?
To ensure that mooring lines, mooring tails and joining shackles are fit for the intended purpose to prevent line failure in service.
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that procedures are in place for the inspection, maintenance and replacement of wires, ropes, tails and ancillary equipment.
Were the vapour collection system manifold arrangements suitable for hose handling at buoy moorings?
To ensure that vapour collection system manifolds are suitably designed and equipped to facilitate hose handling at buoy moorings.
Cargo Manifold
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that detailed procedures address each different type of mooring operation likely to be undertaken by fleet vessels.
Were the Chief Engineer and engineer officers familiar with the operation of the engineers’ alarm, and was the alarm in good order, tested regularly and the results?
To ensure the engineers’ alarm is in good order and regularly tested.
Interview - Engineer Officer, Engine Room, Engine Control Room
TMSA KPI 3.1.4 requires that formal familiarisation procedures are in place for vessel personnel, including contractors. The documented procedures may include familiarisation with: • Vessel specific operations and equipment. Records of familiarisation are maintained.
Was photograph no.94, the general view forward bow thruster room, representative of the condition as seen onboard at the time of the inspection, and, if so, was it free of any areas for concern?
Photo Repository:
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TMSA KPI NA
Where the vessel traded in polar waters, had the Master, Chief Mate and officers in charge of a navigational watch undertaken the additional training required by the Polar Code?
To ensure that ships operating in polar waters are appropriately manned by adequately qualified, trained and experienced personnel.
TMSA KPI 11.1 requires that a formal programme ensures that Senior Officers receive appropriate ship-handling training before promotion to Master or assignment to a new vessel type.