Third JMJ Checklist
Third JMJ Checklist
- Emergency lighting and batteries - verification of the lighting of the muster and
embarkation
stations, alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
embarkation stations,
including the emergency source of power (all ships).)
- Lifeboats - Lifeboats and rescue boat are structurally sound and properly
stowed.
- Engines start without difficulty (with primary & secondary means of starting in normal
working condition).
- Davits (incl. wire falls) well maintained, marked for inspection, log book entries.
- On-load release mechanisms and hydrostatic locks (where fitted) in working order and in
correct position. Date of servicing or replacement.
- Verification of the condition and operation of water spray and air supply systems where
provided in totally enclosed lifeboats which have self-contained air support systems.
- Confirmation that the record indicating that the lifeboat equipment was examined and
found to be complete has been entered in the log book.
- Verification that the engine of each lifeboat, if so fitted satisfactorily starts and operates
both ahead and astern and fuel tank contents are maintained at acceptable level.
- Liferafts and hydrostatic release units serviced, liferafts properly stowed, hydrostatic
releases
properly connected, launching arrangement (if fitted) in good working condition.
- Sufficient lifebuoys provided and marked, smoke/lights and lifelines are in good working
condition, quick release mechanisms are working properly
- Sufficient lifejackets and immersion suits are provided and marked, lights and whistles
are
attached and in working condition, retro-reflective tapes provided
- Length of all embarkation ladders for liferaft is appropriate to reach the waterline in the
lightest seagoing condition under unfavorable conditions of trim of up to 10° and a list of
up to 20°.
- Each portable light, when used for illumination of liferaft stowage area and the area of
water into which it is to be launched, have brackets to permit their positioning and are
supplied from the emergency source of power.
- Donning instructions, launching instructions and IMO symbols are suitably posted
- Fire detectors and alarm panels (Bridge, E/R & Fire Control Station) in good
working condition
- Fire lines (incl. hydrants) no leakage or temporary repair; E/R isolating valves in
operating
condition and clearly marked; fire-fighting gears (e.g. hoses, nozzles, spanners and
tools) in
good condition, international shore connection available
- Main and emergency fire pumps are easily started, in good operating condition,
have sufficient
suction and discharge pressures (with 2 hoses at remote/highest locations), legible
operating
instructions for emergency fire pump posted
- Fire doors in good working condition and not latched; fire dampers/ventilators not
seized and
clearly marked; skylights in good condition. FO/LO quick closing valves not latched and in
good
condition, E/R ventilation and FO pump remote stops tested and in good condition;
fire
insulations/resistant penetration in good condition
- EEBDs, BA sets and fireman’s outfits in good working condition, readily available,
servicing
not overdue and records available; escape routes properly lighted (emergency
lights), clearly
marked and unobstructed
- Fire drill training schedule and records available
- Fire hoses length to be complient with SOLAS II-2,reg.10.2.3.1.1, e.g. not more than:
- 15 m in machinery spaces
- 20 m in other spaces and open decks
- 25 m for open decks on ships with max breadth above 30 m
- Fixed fire extinguishing installation - Bottles/tanks serviced, level checked and dated;
release
mechanisms & applicators in good condition and in place.