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SOLAS CHECKLIST
Lifesaving Appliances & Fire Fighting Equipment
Equipment intended for recovery of person from the water shall be marked with “RE” according to the Recovery
Plan

2023

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Introduction
Use of this SOLAS Check List when completing the monthly inspection of Lifesaving Appliances aboard this vessel, fulfills the requirement set out by
the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 and amendments (IMO Resolution MSC.152(78) which came into force 1 July 2006) as
detailed in Chapter III, Regulation 20.7 and Regulation 36.1. It will also provide a record of the weekly inspections required by Regulation 20.6.

This Check List is suitable for use on various types of ships.

The purpose is to provide a schedule and record that will ensure that certain specified Lifesaving Appliances are regularly inspected and main-
tained.

The owner or operator should carefully study this Check List and add any other relevant items found on board that have not been itemized.

Some items may not be applicable to certain vessels. In such cases the listed item should be neatly deleted from the text.

In addition to entering dates on which on-board checks were completed, dates of items such as life raft servicing, davit fall renewals, davit load test,
etc. should be recorded.

This SOLAS Check List is divided into two parts. The first part is for use when completing the weekly inspection of survival craft and rescue boats,
the general emergency alarm has been tested, and the lifeboats moved from their stowed positions in accordance with SOLAS Ch. III, Regulation
20.6. The second part relates to the monthly inspection of all lifesaving appliances, including lifeboat equipment and turning out lifeboats from
their stowed position as required by Regulation 20.7.

For each LSA item a separate page is provided for recording brief details of defects found during the inspections and the date on which the
defect was rectified.

The Check List has been arranged so that it will provide a complete record for one year.

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SOLAS Regulations
Extracts from the 2014 Consolidated Text of the International Convention of the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.

Chapter III, Regulation 20

Operational readiness, maintenance and inspection.

20.6 Weekly inspections.

The following tests and inspections shall be carried out weekly and a report of the inspection shall be entered in the logbook:
.1 all survival craft, rescue boats and launching appliances shall be visually inspected to ensure that they are ready for use. The inspection shall include, but is not limited
to, the condition of hooks, their attachment of the life board and the on-load release gear being properly and completely reset;
.2 all engines in lifeboats and rescue boats shall be run for a total period of not less than 3 minutes, provided the ambient temperature is above the minimum temperature
required for starting and running the engine. During this period of time, it should be demonstrated that the gear box and gear box train are engaging satisfactorily. If the
special characteristics of an outboard motor fitted to a rescue boat would not allow it to be run other than with its propeller submerged for a period of 3 minutes, a
suitable water supply may be provided. In special cases, the Administration may waive this requirement for ships constructed before 1 July 1986;
.3 lifeboats, except free-fall lifeboats, on cargo ships shall be moved from their stowed position, without any persons on board, to the extent necessary to demonstrate
satisfactory operation of launching appliances, if weather and sea conditions so allow; and
.4 the general emergency alarm system shall be tested.

20.7 Monthly inspections.

.1 All lifeboats, except free-fall lifeboats, shall be turned out from their stowed position, without any persons on board if weather and sea conditions allow.
.2 Inspection of the life-saving appliances, including lifeboat equipment shall be carried out monthly using the checklist required by regulation 36.1 to ensure that they
are complete and in good order. A report of the inspection shall be entered in the logbook.

Chapter III, Regulation 36

Instructions for on-board maintenance.

Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances shall be easily understood, illustrated whenever possible, and, as appropriate, shall include the following for
each appliance:
.1 a checklist for use when carrying out the inspections required by regulation 20.7
.2 etc…

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Please note:
x Any defect must be reported via the respective form to the company.

x For defects on LSA and FFE -which has no backup- an exemption letter from the Flag state is mandatory.

x If trainings, boat maneuvers or drills cannot be carried out due to port restrictions, bad weather or
other reasonable grounds the company shall be informed in addition to a Logbook entry with root
cause and entry when the drill was carried out next.

x All LSA and FFE must be checked at least annually, in addition to other requirements, by the crew.
The check has to be documented on the equipment in a clear manner.

Example :

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Content

Weekly Inspections
Lifeboat
Rescue Boat
Liferafts
General Emergency Alarm
Watertight doors

Monthly Inspections
Lifejackets
Immersion Suits & TPAs
Illumination - Lifeboat
Illumination - Rescue Boat
Illumination – Liferafts
Lifeboat (inventory)
Rescue Boat (inventory)
Liferafts
EPIRBs, SARTs & Radios
Pyrotechnics
Lifebuoys

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 Lifeboat Weekly Inspections

Visual condition in- Date Ini- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi-
tials als als als als als als als als als als als als
spection

Lifting Hooks &

Hook attachment to
lifeboat

On-load release gear:

Properly reset &
Completely reset

General condition:
Blocks, falls, davits &
winch

General condition:
Boat exterior & inte-
rior Esp. reflective
tape, name, home port
call sign
Engine run ahead &
astern.

Boat moved from its

stowed position (cargo
ships only, except free-
fall boats)

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Lifeboat – Defects Weekly Inspections

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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 Rescue Boat Weekly Inspections

Visual condition inspec- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi-
als als als als als als als als als als als als als
tion

Lifting Hooks &

Hook attachment to
lifeboat

On-load release gear:

Properly reset &
Completly reset

General condition:
Blocks, falls, davits &
winch

General condition:
Boat exterior & interior

Engine run ahead &

astern.
Gearbox & train engag-
ing

Boat moved from its

stowed position (cargo

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ships only, except free-
fall boats)

Rescue Boat – Defects

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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 Liferaft (Davit launched) Weekly Inspections

Visual condition inspec- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi-
tials tials tials tials tials tials tials tials tials als als als als
tion, incl. correct Labels

Container, container
markings & securing ar-
rangements

HRU properly connected

& Painter properly con-
nected

Lifting hook & Hook at-

tachment to fall

General condition:
Blocks, falls, davit &
winch

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 Liferaft Weekly Inspections

Visual condition inspec- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi-
tials tials tials tials tials tials tials tials tials als als als als
tion incl. correct label

Container, container
markings & securing ar-
rangements

HRU properly connected

& Painter properly con-
nected

Liferaft – Forward (if applicable) Weekly Inspections

Visual condition inspec- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Ini- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi-
tials tials tials tials tials tials tials als als als als als als
tion

Container, container
markings & securing ar-
rangements

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Embarkation ladder in
good condition
Attention: knotted rope
not allowed anymore!!

Liferafts – Defects

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

Remark: Please mention the life raft number under „item“.

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 General Emergency Alarm Weekly Inspections

Ship’s Whistle Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi-
als als als als als als als als als als als als als

No. 1

No. 2

Electrically Operated Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi- Date Initi-
als als als als als als als als als als als als als
Alarms

Tested from mains

supply

Tested from emergency

supply

Tested from various actuating

points, acc. to the manufac-
turer’s instructions and the
ship’s planned maintenance
schedule

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General Emergency Alarm – Defects Weekly Inspections

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Automatic Watertight Doors as per FSP Weekly Inspections
Functionality shall be checked and tested on all means

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Weekly

Please sign for

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
functionality check & test

Automatic Watertight Doors – Defects

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Lifejackets Monthly Inspections
Permanent Buoyancy Lifejackets Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Maker :
Model :
Quantity :
Locations :
:
Light Maker/Model :
Light Expiry/Date :

Working Lifejackets (attention: Service required only every 2 years, different equipment)
Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

ext Service Due :

Maker :
Model :
Quantity :
Locations :

Lifejackets – Defects Remark: Please mention type of Lifejacket under „item“!

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Immersion Suits Monthly Inspections
Standard
Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials
Date of manufacture :
Maker :
Model :
Quantity :
Locations :
Light Maker/Model :
Light Expiry/Date :

Oversized if required:
Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Date of manufacture :
Maker :
Model :
Quantity :
Locations :
Light Maker/Model :
Light Expiry/Date :

Thermal Protective Aids

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials
Maker :
Model :
Quantity :
Locations :

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Immersion Suits/Thermal Protective Aids – Defects

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Illumination in all Launching Areas (Liferaft, Lifeboat, Rescue boat, Embarkation ladder etc.) Monthly Inspections
Note: Emergency lighting to be marked with a red dot from below

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Lifeboat Monthly Inspections

Manufacturer : Monthly Inspections include but are not limited to:

Serial Number :
1. Tanks filling of Motor (75% in required)
Dimensions : 2. Oil level of Motor
Number of Persons :
3. Hydraulic system (oil, pressure)
4. Water rations
Disengaging gear
5. Spare parts and toolkit according to makers manual
Manufacturer : 6. Hoisting gear incl. Lifting lugs!!
Type :
Serial Number :
Overload & Proof Test :

Engine

Manufacturer :
Type :
Serial Number :

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

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Lifeboat Inventory Monthly inspection

No. Item Set January February March April May June

Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials
1 boathooks 2
2 buoyant bailer 1
3 buckets 2
4 survival manual 1
5 operational compass 1
6 sea anchor with tripping line 1
7 painter line of adequate length 2
8 hatches 2
9 drinking water 1
10 rustproof dipper with lanyard 1
11 graduated rustproof drinking vessel 1
12 food ration 1
13 rocket parachute flares 4
14 hand flares 6
15 buoyant smoke signals 2
16 watertight torch suitable for morse sig- 1
naling with spare bulb and spare batter-
ies

17 daylight signaling mirror with operating 1

instructions
18 copy of the life-saving signals on a water- 1
proof card/container
19 signal whistle 1

20 first aid outfit in waterproof case 1

re-closable after use

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No. Item Set January February March April May June
Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials
21 Anti-sickness medicine sufficient for 1
at least 48 h and one seasickness bag
for each person
22 Jack knife attached with line to the 1
boat close to the painter
23 tin-openers 3
24 buoyant rescue quoits, each with 2
30 m buoyant heaving line
25 if the lifeboat is not automatically 1
self-bailing, a manual pump suitable
for effective bailing
26 fishing tackle, set 1
27 tools for engine, set 1
28 Portable fire-extinguishing 1
29 Searchlight 1
30 radar transponder or radar reflector 1
31 Thermal protective aids (for 10 % of >2
persons on board but min 2)
Additional Comments
Please write defects or missing of equipment into Lifeboat - Defects

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Lifeboat inventory Monthly inspection

No. Item Set July August September October November December

Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials
1 boathooks 2
2 buoyant bailer 1
3 buckets 2
4 survival manual 1
5 operational compass 1
6 sea anchor with tripping line 1
7 painter line of adequate length 2
8 hatches 2
9 drinking water 1
10 rustproof dipper with lanyard 1
11 graduated rustproof drinking vessel 1
12 food ration 1
13 rocket parachute flares 4
14 hand flares 6
15 buoyant smoke signals 2
16 watertight torch suitable for morse 1
signaling with spare bulb and spare
batteries
17 daylight signaling mirror with operat- 1
ing instructions
18 copy of the life-saving signals on a 1
waterproof card/container
19 signal whistle 1

20 first aid outfit in waterproof case 1

re-closable after use
No. Item Set July August September October November December

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 Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials Date initials
21 Anti-sickness medicine sufficient for 1
at least 48 h and one seasickness bag
for each person
22 Jack knife attached with line to the 1
boat close to the painter
23 tin-openers 3
24 buoyant rescue quoits, each with 2
30 m buoyant heaving line
25 if the lifeboat is not automatically 1
self-bailing, a manual pump suitable
for effective bailing
26 fishing tackle, set 1
27 tools for engine, set 1
28 Portable fire-extinguishing 1
29 Searchlight 1
30 radar transponder or radar reflector 1
31 Thermal protective aids (for 10 % of >2
persons on board but min 2)
Additional Comments
Please write defects or missing of equipment into Lifeboat - Defects

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Lifeboat Launching System Monthly Inspections

Lifeboat – Davit, Winch and Falls

Davit Maker :
Inspection of the launching system includes but is not limited to:
Davit Type :
Davit Serial Nos. : 1. Davits, blocks, falls, etc. checked, inspected, and greased in
Winch Maker : accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the
Winch Serial No. : ship’s planned maintenance schedule.
Safe Working Load : 2. Hydraulic hoses and connections
Static Test Load : 3. Roller on ramp
Date of Static Test Load : 4. Resting pads
Lowering Load : 5. Hoisting gear
Fall constructions :
Fall Length :
Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials
Fall Breaking Strain :
Proof Load :
Date Falls Renewed :
Date Falls Turned :

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Rescue Boat & Rescue Boat Lifting System Monthly Inspections

Manufacturer / Model : Monthly Checks of the Rescue boat include but are not limited to:
Serial Number :
1. Tank filling
Dimensions : 2. Spare parts & toolkit incl. Impeller
3. Lifting lugs and hoisting gear
Number of Persons : 4. Zinc Anodes on Motor
Next Service Due (IRBs & RIBs) :

Disengaging gear
Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Manufacturer :
Type :
Serial Number :
Overload & Proof Test :

Engine

Manufacturer :
Type :
Serial Number :
The monthly inspection of the Lifting system includes but is not limited to:
Rescue Boat – Davit, Winch and Falls
Davit Maker : 1. Wires and hoisting gear
Davit Type : 2. Manual turning device
Davit Serial Nos. :
3. Limit switches
4. Oil level
Winch Maker :
5. Accumulator pressure and handles
Winch Serial No. : 6. Heater inside electrical box
Safe Working Load :
Static Test Load :
Date of Static Test Load : Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Lowering Load :
Fall constructions :
Fall Length :
Fall Breaking Strain :
Proof Load :
Date Falls Renewed :

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Rescue Boat Inventory Monthly inspection

No. Item Set January February March April May June

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials
1 boathook 1
2 Buoyant oars or paddles 2
3 buoyant bailer 1
4 bucket 1
5 operational compass 1
6 sea anchor with tripping line 1
7 painter of adequate length 2
8 watertight torch suitable for morse 1
signaling with spare bulb and spare
batteries
9 Buoyant rescue quoits 2
10 signal whistle 1
11 first aid outfit in waterproof case re- 1
closable after use
12 knife or hatchet 1
13 buoyant line, not less 50 m in length 1
14 portable fire-extinguishing 1
15 searchlight 1
16 radar transponder or radar reflector 1
17 thermal protective aids (for 10 % of >2
persons on board but min 2)

Additional Comments
Please write defects or missing of equipment into Rescue Boat - Defects

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Rescue Boat inventory Monthly inspection

No. Item Set July August September October November December

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials
1 boathook 1
2 Buoyant oars or paddles 2
3 buoyant bailer 1
4 bucket 1
5 operational compass 1
6 sea anchor with tripping line 1
7 painter of adequate length 2
8 watertight torch suitable for morse 1
signaling with spare bulb and spare
batteries
9 Buoyant rescue quoits 2
10 signal whistle 1
11 first aid outfit in waterproof case re- 1
closable after use
12 knife or hatchet 1
13 buoyant line, not less 50 m in length 1
14 portable fire-extinguishing 1
15 searchlight 1
16 radar transponder or radar reflector 1
17 thermal protective aids (for 10 % of >2
persons on board but min 2)

Additional Comments
Please write defects or missing of equipment into Rescue Boat - Defects

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Rescue Boat – Defects

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Liferaft - General Information

Liferaft Liferaft (davit launched) Liferaft (forward)

Next Service Due : Next Service Due :

Next Service Due :

Manufacturer : Manufacturer :
Manufacturer :

Serial Number : Serial Number :

Serial Number :

Number of Persons : Number of Persons :

Number of Persons :

Emergency Pack Type : Emergency Pack Type :

Emergency Pack Type :

Length of Painter : Length of Painter :

Length of Painter :

Hydrostatic Release Unit Hydrostatic Release Unit

Hydrostatic Release Unit
Manufacturer : Manufacturer :
Manufacturer :
Type : Type :
Type :
Serial No. : Serial No. :
Serial No. :
Next Service/ Next Service/
Next Service/
Replacement : Replacement :
Replacement :

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Liferaft – Defects

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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EPIRB, SARTs & Radios Monthly Inspections

EPIRB GMDSS VHF Hand-Held Radios (3pcs)

Maker: Model: Qty: Maker: Model: Qty:

Last Survey: Batt. Expiry: HRU Expiry: Maker: Model: Qty:

Tested OK Emergency Battery Expiry Date:

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Tested OK

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

SARTs

Maker: Model: Qty:

Last Survey: Batt. Expiry:

Tested OK

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

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EPIRB, SARTs & Radios – Defects Monthly Inspections

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Pyrotechnics Monthly Inspections

Bridge Set (12 Parachute Red Rockets in WT Container) Line Throwing Apparatus incl. charge

Maker Expiry Date Maker Expiry Date

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

(for PLT line thrower see next page)

Man Over Board Light/Smoke Markers > Attention: 4KG+ Any other pyrotechnics

PS / Maker Expiry Date Type Expiry Date

STB / Maker Expiry Date Type Expiry Date

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

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PLT line thrower including four rockets (where applicable) Monthly Inspections

Min. pressure 207bar!!! If less, refilling needs to be done! Air cylinder date of last hydrostatic test:

Date Pressure Initials Date Pressure Initials Date Pressure Initials Date Pressure Initials

Pyrotechnics & PLT line thrower – Defects

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Lifebuoys Monthly Inspections

Lifebuoys Lifebuoy Lines

In good order, marked with ship’s name & Port of Registry. Retro-re- Secured to lifebuoy, free to run Length
flective tape in good order
Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Lifebuoy Lights

Maker Model Batt. renewed/expires

Maker Model Batt. renewed/expires

Maker Model Batt. renewed/expires

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

For Man Overboard Markers see under Pyrotechnics.

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Lifebuoys – Defects Monthly Inspections

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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 FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES

Weekly testing and inspections

x Fixed fire detection and alarm system

x Fire doors
x Escape routes
x Fire Flaps & Fire Dampers
x Public address and general alarm systems
x Breathing apparatus
x EEBD
x Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems
x Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems

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Monthly Testing & Inspection
x Fire mains, fire pumps, hydrants, hoses & nozzles
x Water mist system, water spray, and sprinkler systems
x Fire-fighter outfit including fire-fighter radio
x Portable foam applicators & foam concentrate
x Wheeled fire extinguisher
x Portable fire extinguishers
x Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems

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 Weekly checks
Fixed fire detection and alarm systems
Verify all fire detection and fire alarm control panel indicators are functional by operating the lamp/indicator test switch.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Fire doors
Verify all fire door control panel indicators, if provided, are functional by operating the lamp/indicator switch.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Escape routes
Free of obstruction
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

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Fire Flaps & Fire Dampers as per FSP*
Verify all fire flaps and dampers are properly closing with no gap and fully operational.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Public Address and General Alarm system

Verify all public address systems and general alarm systems are functioning properly.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Breathing apparatus including air bottles Total number of bottles required =

Examine all breathing apparatus gauges to confirm they are in the correct pressure range - min pressure 200bar b for
f 6L b
bottles
l
(1 pc training bottle per each fire fighter-outfit is required if no air compressor for recharging is on board)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

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EEBD
Examine all EEBD cylinder gauges to confirm they are in the correct pressure range.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems

Verify all control panel indicators and alarms are functional; visually inspect pump unit and its fittings; and check the pump
unit valve positions, if valves are not locked, as applicable.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems (CO2)

Verify all fixed fire-extinguishing system control panel indicators are functional by operating the lamp / indicator test switch;
and verify all control/section valves are in the correct position.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week

Please sign for weekly check 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

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 Monthly Checks
Fire mains, fire pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles (quarterly all fire hoses shall be pressure-tested)
x verify all fire hydrants, hose and nozzles are in place, properly arranged, and are in serviceable condition
x operate all fire pumps to confirm that they continue to supply adequate pressure
x emergency fire pump fuel supply adequate, and heating system in satisfactory condition

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Date and Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig- Date and sig-
signature nature nature nature nature nature nature nature nature nature nature nature

Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems

x verify all control, pump unit and section valves are in the proper open or closed position
x verify sprinkler pressure tanks or other means have correct levels of water
x test automatic starting arrangements on all system pumps so designed
x verify all standby pressure and air/gas pressure gauges are within the proper pressure ranges
x test a selected sample of system section valves for flow and proper initiation of alarms.
(Note – The valves selected for testing should be chosen to ensure that all valves are tested within a one-year period.)
x Paint store sprinkler systems (where applicable) shall be physically tested

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and
Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature

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Fire-fighter outfits including fire-fighter radio
x Verify lockers providing storage for fire-fighting equipment contain their full inventory and equipment is in serviceable
condition.
x 2pcs fire-fighter radio: communication and batteries to be tested

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and
Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature

Portable foam applicators incl. foam concentrate

x Verify all portable foam applicators are in place, properly arranged, and are in proper condition.

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and
Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature

shelf life according to MSC.1_Circ.1432 reg. 7.11

Foam Expiry date: protein-based 5 years
synthetic 10 years
Date and Date and
Signature Signature d if the foam container remains factory-sealed

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Wheeled (mobile) fire extinguisher
x Verify all fire extinguishers are in place, properly arranged, and are in proper condition.

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and
Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature

Portable fire extinguishers

x Verify all fire extinguishers are in place and powder extinguishers are regularly turned (shaken)

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and
Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature

Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems (CO2)

x Verify containers/cylinders fitted with pressure gauges are in the proper range and the installation is free from leakage

January February March April May June July August September October November December
Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and Date and
Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature

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Note: In case weekly inspections are carried out and NO additional requirements are laid down, the monthly check is consid-
ered as done and completed after the weekly. Relevant Flag state information and notices should be considered in addition.

Competent person as per Flag state definition

A member of the ship’s crew who has the necessary training and who carries out the work onboard under direct supervision
of a senior officer holding an advanced fire- fighting certificate (experienced person holding a Merchant Shipping STCW II/2
or III/2 certificate of competency and an Advanced Fire Fighting certificate).

SOLAS Ch. III Reg. 20.11 as amended by MSC.152 (78) 3.2

Competent person is a person who is trained and has the necessary skills, practical experience and knowledge of the type of
lifting appliances and gears which he is required to inspect. He is to be provided with the necessary tools and spare parts to-
gether with manufacturer’s recommended maintenance instructions. This person may be a shipyard, a ship’s Officer or a per-
son or company documented as being competent through the company’s quality system

*Always refer to FSS- Code in case of questions and applicable Flag-State Circular

Any defects found:

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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 1. Annual test by competent person on board as per MSC.1/Circ. 1432
All annually tested devices must be marked with a sticker or inspection card to provide evidence.
Sticker can be obtained via the inspection.

Item

Date &
SIGNATURE

The following items need to be tested by competent person* on board:

x Portable and wheeled fire extinguishers

x SCBA, compressed air cylinders (hoses, fittings, hull)

x CO2 System – incl. blow-through test and weight of at least 10% of the cylinders

x Water mist, water spray and sprinkler systems (where applicable)

x Galley and deep fat cooking fire-extinguishing systems (where applicable)

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Embarkation ladder / Pilot Transfer arrangements (SOLAS V 23.2.4)
Monthly Inspections

Pilot ladder 1 Date in service:

In good order. No damages on steps, ropes, or fittings.

ID Number from plating:

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Pilot Ladder 2 Date in service:

In good order. No damages on steps, ropes, or fittings.

ID Number from plating:

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

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Pilot Transfer Arrangements - Defects:

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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Liferaft Embarkation Ladder Monthly Inspections

In good condition without damages to steps, ropes, or fittings

Embarkation ladder 1 Date in service:

ID Number from plating:

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Embarkation ladder 2 Date in service:

ID Number from plating:

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

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Embarkation ladder for additional liferaft fwd (where applicable) Date in service:

ID Number from plating:

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

Liferaft Embarkation Ladder - Defects:

Date Item Defect Deck / Engine Order Corrected

Number Date Initials

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International Shore Connection Monthly Inspections

Each consists of
¾ 1 pc shore connection
¾ 1 pc gasket
¾ 4 pcs bolts
¾ 4 pcs nuts
¾ 8 pcs washers

No.1

Location:

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

No.2 (where applicable acc. to Fire & Safety Plan)

Location:

Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials

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Index:
Annual test ................................................................................................... 47 Life Raft ................................................................................................... 11, 30
Automatic - Watertight doors ...................................................................... 15 Life Raft – Forward ....................................................................................... 11
Breathing apparatus ..................................................................................... 41 Life Raft (Davit launched) ............................................................................. 10
Competent person........................................................................................ 46 Lifeboat ........................................................................................................... 6
Embarkation ladder ................................................................................ 48, 50 Lifeboat inventory .................................................................................. 21, 23
Emergency lightning ..................................................................................... 19 Lifeboat Launching System ........................................................................... 25
EPIRBs, SARTs & Radios ................................................................................ 32 Lifebuoys................................................................................................. 36, 37
Escape routes ............................................................................................... 40 Lifejackets ..................................................................................................... 16
FIGHTING SYSTEMS ...................................................................................... 38 Liferaft Embarkation ladder.......................................................................... 50
Fire damper .................................................................................................. 41 Monthly inspections ....................................................................................... 3
Fire doors ...................................................................................................... 40 OVERSIZE IMMERSION SUITS IF REQUIRED .................................................. 17
Fire Flaps ....................................................................................................... 41 Paintstore sprinkler systems ........................................................................ 43
Fire mains ..................................................................................................... 43 Pilot Transfer arrangements ......................................................................... 48
fire pumps..................................................................................................... 43 Portable Fire extinguishers ........................................................................... 45
Firefighter's outfits ....................................................................................... 44 Portable foam applicators ............................................................................ 44
Fixed fire detection and alarm systems........................................................ 40 Public address ............................................................................................... 41
Fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems ...................................................... 42, 45 Pyrotechnics ................................................................................................. 34
Foam Concentrate ........................................................................................ 44 Rescue Boat .................................................................................................. 26
Foam Expire date .......................................................................................... 44 Rescue Boat inventory ............................................................................ 27, 28
general alarm systems .................................................................................. 41 SOLAS Regulations .......................................................................................... 3
General Emergency Alarm ............................................................................ 13 sprinkler systems .......................................................................................... 43
hoses and nozzles ......................................................................................... 43 Water mist .................................................................................................... 43
hydrants ........................................................................................................ 43 water spray ................................................................................................... 43
Illumination in all Launching Areas............................................................... 19 Weekly inspections ......................................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................................... 2 Wheeled (mobile) fire extinguisher ............................................................. 45
Life Boat ........................................................................................................ 20

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