Self Checklist for Shipboard Safety Management System

Note: This Checklist indicates items to be

Name of Ship

included at least in the samples at self

checking.

Name of Company
Date of Checking
Place
Checked by
* Refer to SOLAS IX/1
Bulk carrier : If ESP is assigned to
a dry cargo ship within Class Notation,
the ship is Bulk carrier in terms of the
ISM Code, otherwise the ship is Other
Cargo Ship. ESP shall be confirmed
by EQASIS, Class Certificate and so on.

Type of Ship*
Purpose of Ship (in case of Other Cargo Ship)
DOC Number
DOC issued by

Is the copy of valid DOC placed onboard the ship?

In the case of Initial Audit:
Are there any objective evidences showing effective functioning of SMS onboard the ship for a period of at least 3 months since the Interim
SMC is issued? The objective evidences should include records from the internal audit performed by the Company.

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Items to be checked

Result
Yes No N/A

Remark, If Result is No, details are

to be specified in the Remark

1. Shipboard Tour

ISM Code No.

1.1 Bridge
1.1.1 Are there any inoperative nautical instrument or radio equipment?
1.1.2 Are updated versions of nautical publications available?
1.1.3 Are maritime safety information from NAVTEX or EGC checked regularly?
1.1.4 Are nautical charts and Notice to Mariners controlled properly?
1.1.5 Are standing order or night order issued regularly by the master?
1.2 Accommodation Space
1.2.1 Are there any crew accommodations left unattended with their function unserviceable?
1.2.2 Are updated versions of Muster lists available? (Bridge:
Engine Room:
Accommodation:
)
1.2.3 Is SOLAS training manual provided?
1.2.4 Are ship's drawings and instruction books controlled properly?
1.2.5 Is posted placard for garbage disposal written in language understood by crew?
1.2.6 Is watch schedule for watchkeeper posted?
1.2.7 Is sick bay ready for emergency use? (management for safety and health)
1.2.8 Are medicaments properly controlled? (management for safety and health)
1.3 On deck
1.3.1 Are closing appliances, L.S.A. and F.F.A maintained properly?
1.3.2 Are there any damaged or corroded / rusted equipment or hull part being left unattended?
1.3.3 Are coating / painting of hull parts and equipment maintained properly?
1.3.4 Are there any parts, which are temporarily repaired?
1.4 Engine room / Steering room
1.4.1 Are there any machinery left unattended with their function inoperative?
1.4.2 Is evacuation route secured?
1.4.3 Is operating instruction of steering changeover posted?
1.5 Interview with ratings during tour through
1.5.1 Interview with the rating for, (Deck:
Engine:
Catering:
)
1.5.2 When did he join? (Deck:
Engine:
Catering:
)
1.5.3 Did he undergo familiarization training just after joining?(Deck:
Engine:
Catering:
)
1.5.4 Was essential instruction prior to sailing given to him?(Deck:
Engine:
Catering:
)
1.5.5 When did he last participate in an abandon ship drill?(Deck:
Engine:
Catering:
)
1.5.6 Does he know his assigned duties in an emergency?(Deck:
Engine:
Catering:
)
1.5.7 Has he received instructions on how to use fireman outfit or breathing apparatus?(Deck:
Engine:
Catering:
)
1.5.8 Does he understand what signal is given in the event of emergency?(Deck:
Engine:
Catering:
)
1.5.9 Have there been any accidents or hazardous occurrences on board?

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If Yes, go to 10.11 up to 10.14 10

11.2.1

If Yes, go to 10.11
up to 10.14

10
8.2
11.2.1
6.6
7

If No, go to 10.11 up to 10.14

If Yes, go to 10.11 up to 10.14
If No, go to 10.11 up to 10.14
If Yes, go to 10.11 up to 10.14

10

10

If Yes, go to 10.11 up to 10.14

8.2
-

6.3

- Reflect to 8.7

8.2
Reflect to 9.2

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Items to be checked

Result
Yes No N/A

1.6 Interview with the Master

Statutory certificates and survey records
1.6.1
Are valid statutory certificates, valid CSR and survey records available on board the ship?
1.6.2
Is validity of statutory certificates informed to the company as per the procedures?
Classification certificates and records
1.6.3
Are effective Classification Certificate and records including ESP file, if applicable, available on board the ship?
Crew list
1.6.5
Number and Nationality of licensed officer? (Number
Nationalities:
)
1.6.6
Number and Nationality of ratings? (Number:
Nationalities:
)
Certificates for crew members
1.6.7
Is the ship manned in compliance with the safe manning document?
1.6.8
Does each of Master or Officer hold an Appropriate Certificate or a Dispensation in accordance with STCW95?
1.6.9
When serving onboard a ship flying Flag of a Country other than the Party, who issued the Certificate, does each of
Master or Officer hold, in addition to the above (1.6.8), an Endorsement attesting the Recognition or a Dispensation
issued by flag state, or a Documentary proof that application for an endorsement has been submitted to the
Administration?
1.6.10 Are original copies of Masters or Officers Certificates and Endorsements kept on board the ship?
1.6.11 Are ratings forming part of navigational or engine-room watch duly certificated?
1.6.12 Do Master, Officers and any person with responsibility for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling cargo
serving on tanker (oil/gas/chemical) hold Appropriate Certificates?
1.6.13 Are all ratings assigned to specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on tanker (oil/gas/
chemical) duly certificated?
Log book entry
1.6.14 Are necessary items entered as per SOLAS requirements?
1.6.15 Are necessary items entered as per the SMS?
Oil Record Book & Garbage Record Book
1.6.16 Are necessary entries made to Oil Record Book?
1.6.17 Are necessary entries made to Garbage Record Book?
Providing information to master
1.6.18
Is an adequate information on safety and pollution prevention given to the Master by the Company?
Latest Rules
1.6.19
Have the revision of mandatory rules, such as IMO convention, been taken into SMS?
Flag State requirements
1.6.20 Does the ship comply with the flag state requirements?

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Remark, If Result is No, details are

to be specified in the Remark

1.2.3.1
10.1
1.2.3.1
-

6.2

8.2
7 or 8.2

6.1.3
1.2.3.1
1.2.3.1

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No

Result
Yes No N/A

Remark, If Result is No, details are

to be specified in the Remark

3. Company responsibilities

ISM Code No.

3.1

3.1 or 13.1

Is the Company indicated on the DOC identical with the owner or the entity reported according to the ISM Code 3.1?

4. Designated Person
4.1
4.2
4.3

Are the monitoring activities by DPA on the safety and pollution prevention aspect found sufficient?
Is DPA known by the Master and key personnel?
Is the role of DPA known by key personnel?

5. Master's responsibilities and authority

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8

Is the Master familiar with his responsibilities and authority?

Has the Master implemented the safety and environmental protection Policy of the Company?
How did the Master motivate the crew in the observation of the Company policy?
How did the Master issue appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner?
How did the Master verify that specified requirements have been observed?
Has the Master reviewed the SMS and reported its deficiencies to the company?
Is the Master aware of the overriding authority ensured under the ISM Code?
Is the Master aware of the authority to request the company's assistance as may be necessary?

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)
)

6.1.2
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.2

6. Resources and Personnel

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
6.12

Is the Master familiar with the requirements of the Companys SMS relating to Section 6 of the ISM Code, referring to
Manual/Procedures?
Have all members of crew received pre-joining training as per the procedures?
Have on-board training and instructions been conducted as per the Manual/Procedures?
Have newly joined members of crew received the familiarization training required by the STCW?
Have newly joined members received the familiarization training required by the SOLAS within 2 weeks after joining?
Have on-board training and instructions required by the SOLAS conducted regularly?
What is the on-board common language specified by the company?
(
Are SMS related documents given in a language understood by ships crew/
Are all crew able to read and understand the SMS manual?
Has the Company established any plan to cope with the case where crew are unable to read and understand the manual?
Are crews able to communicate effectively in the execution of their duties?
Is the Master's SMS awareness on an acceptable level? (to be judged at the end of audit)

6.1.2
6.1.2 or 6.5
6.5
6.3
6.5
)
If No, go to 6.10
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)

6.6
6.7
6.1.2

7. Key shipboard operations

7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8

Have the shipboard operation been carried out as per Companys SMS ?
Have operations during departure been performed as per the procedures?
Are Daily Reports, i.e. ships position, course and speed, etc. sent to the Company indicated on the DOC every day?
Have arrival operations been performed as per the procedures?
What kind of cargo does the ship load?
Have cargo handling operations been performed as per the procedures?
Have pollution prevention operations been performed as per the procedures?
Have special operations identified been performed as per the procedures?

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No

Result
Yes No N/A

Remark, If Result is No, details are

to be specified in the Remark

8. Emergency preparedness
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11

ISM Code No.

8.2
8.3
8.1

Has the ship been in readiness for Emergency Situations?

Has the Company provided the ship with updated emergency contact list?
Is the Master familiar with the procedures to respond emergency situation identified?
Have drills and exercise for the emergency situations identified been conducted as per the procedures?
Is radio personnel aware of how to transmit distress alert under GMDSS?
Is SOPEP available onboard the ship?
Have mandatory drills been conducted regularly?
(Has the ship encountered a sea casualty and/or serious human injury since the last periodical audit?)
Has the Company given the Master necessary support as per the procedures?
Have the responses and actions been taken by the ship as per the procedures?
Has the SMS been reviewed based on a results of investigation?

8.2
8.1
8.2
If Yes, go to 8.9 up to 8.11
8.3
8.1
9.1

9. Deficiency control
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7

Have all deficiencies been dealt with in accordance with the Companys SMS?
Were there any reports on NC, accident and hazardous occurrence, which were sent ashore?
Have the ship been controlled (regardless of detention or not) by PSC since the last audit?
Have any deficiencies identified at inspections by the third parties, such as charterers, P & I club and etc, since the last
audit?
Have all NCs, accidents and hazardous occurrences which are to be reported, been sent ashore?
Has the company responded to reported deficiencies?
Have corrective actions to reported deficiencies been taken?

If Yes, go to 9.5 up
to 9.7

9.1

9.2

10. Maintenance
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10

Is the ship maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and the Companys
requirements?
Has maintenance for ship and equipment been carried out as per the plan established?
Have maintenance works performed been properly recorded?
Have specific measures for important equipment/technical system identified been taken as per the procedures?
Are the maintenance manuals and associated documents for lifeboats and launching appliances prepared by the
manufacturer or service provider available onboard?
Have weekly/monthly inspections and routine maintenance for lifeboats and launching appliances been conducted under
the direct supervision of a senior officer in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer or service provider?
Are the records of inspections, servicing, repairs and maintenance for lifeboats and launching appliances signed by the
person who carried out the work and also signed by the Companys representative or the Master?
Is there any technical deficiency report, which has been sent ashore?
Has the company responded to reported deficiency?
Have corrective actions to reported deficiency been taken?

10.1
10.2.1
10.2.4
10.3
10.2.1
10.2.4
If Yes, go to 10.9 & 10.10

10.2.3

10.11 Have deficiencies found during shipboard tour been found by any of the crew members already?
10.12 Have these deficiencies been reported ashore?
10.13 Are these defective items being involved in the ship's maintenance plan established?
10.14 What was the result of the last ship's regular inspection for these defective items?

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10.2.2

If Yes, go to 10.12 up to 10.14

If No, go to 10.13
10.2.2
10.1/10.2.1
10.1

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No

Result
Yes No N/A

Remark, If Result is No, details are

to be specified in the Remark

11. Document control

11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9

ISM Code No.

Are all documents and data been controlled as per the SMS?
Are ships SMS manuals of updated version?
Have revisions of the SMS manuals been properly recorded?
Have obsolete documents been properly removed?
Are the SMS manuals available at all relevant locations?
Have companys circular letters & information been filed properly and easily identified?
Have publications to be provided under the SMS been updated?
Are as-Built Construction Drawings and other plans showing subsequent structural alterations available on board?
Are ship-specific emergency towing procedures available? (All passenger ship and cargo ships constructed on or after 1st
Jan. 2010, for the rest ships the same shall be prepared by not later than 1st Jan. 2012) Note: Guidelines for
owners/operators on Preparing Emergency Towing Procedures (MSC.1/Circ.1255) has been made mandatory by some
flag states. (e.g. Japan, Malta etc.)

Rev. status:

11.1
11.2.1
11.2.2
11.2.3
11.2.1
11.1

11.2.1

12. Internal audit and System review

12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
12.8
12.9

Are the Internal audit carried out as per the Companys SMS?
Is the last internal audit carried out at interval not exceeding twelve months?
Has internal audit been conducted as per the procedures including when the interval exceeds twelve months?
Have the Internal Audits been carried out by person(s) not onboard the ship?
Have internal audit records been kept onboard the ship?
Have ships key staffs been aware of the result of the internal audit?
Have non-conformities been raised at the audit?
Have corrective actions for the non-conformities identified during the internal audit been taken?
Has the company notified the ship of the result of management review?

Date of the last audit

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)

12.1
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.5

Additional check item by ship types which to be regarded specially.

A. Oil Tanker
Has instrument for measuring flammable gas concentration been properly calibrated? (Convention requires to provide
A-1
instruments for calibration)
Has COW plans been prepared for each discharging and has the plan been followed and properly recorded?
A-2
(Refer to 7.6 or 7.8)
Is ODM manual available onboard the ship? (Check also that ODM manual is of language, which the cargo handling crew
A-3
can read.)
Is IGS instruction manual available onboard the ship? (Check also that IGS manual is of language, which the responsible
A-4
crew can read.)
B. Gas Carrier
B-1
Have portable and fixed gas concentration measurement instruments been properly calibrated? (IGS Code requires that
calibration instruments should be provided.)
Have emergency response drills specified in the operation manual been conducted regularly? (Some companies do not
B-2
incorporate this Drill into the SMS.)
B-3
Is operation manual available onboard the ship?

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SOLAS II-2,
Reg.59/5
MARPOL I,
Reg.13B
MARPOL I,
Reg.15 (3) (c)
SOLAS II-2,
Reg.62/21
IGC Code 13.6.6

7
7
7
7

NK Rules
8.2
Part N 18.1
NK Rules Part N 18.1
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Items to be checked

Result
Yes No N/A

Remark, If Result is No, details are

to be specified in the Remark

Is approved P&A manual available onboard the ship? (Confirm if P & A manual is required for the ship)
IBC Code 16A
7
Are the current cargo categories loaded accepted for carriage?
IGC Code 18.2
7
(Check if current cargo is listed on the GAS Fitness Certificate.)
C. Chemical Tanker
C-1
Have emergency response drills specified in the operation manual been conducted regularly? (Some companies do not
NK Rules Part S 16.1
8.2
incorporate this Drill into the SMS.)
C-2
Has Cargo Tank Cleaning been performed as per the procedures? (In view of possible serious casualty that may be
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caused by inadequate preparation of operation manual, the procedures described therein should be verified with great care. For example, cargo tanks may be cleaned by
sea/fresh water, or with/without detergent, and by other process. And the operation manual should indicate practical procedure most suitable for the intended cargo. Also
the handling procedure of residue and wash water after cleaning, carried out as per P & A manual, should be documented.
C-3
NK Rules Part S 16.1
7
Is operation manual available onboard the ship?
C-4
IBC Code 16A
7
Is approved P&A manual available onboard the ship?
C-5
IBC Code 16.3
8.2
Have the personnel training required by IBC Code 16.3 been conducted?
Have ships personnel been trained as per required by IBC Code 16.3 as shown below?
16.3.1 All personnel should be adequately trained in the use of protective equipment and have basic training in the procedures appropriate to their duties necessary
under emergency conditions.
16.3.2 Personnel involved in cargo operations should be adequately trained in handling procedures.
16.3.3 Officers should be trained in emergency procedures to deal with conditions of leakage, spillage or fire involving the cargo, and trained in essential first aid of
cargoes carried.
C-6
Are the current cargo categories loaded accepted for carriage?
IBC Code 1.5.4
7
(Check if current cargo is listed on Chemical Fitness Certificate.)
7
C-7
Have cargo record books been maintained properly?
MAPOL Annex II,
Appendix IV
(There is a dangerous cargo, which does not affect sea pollution. In this case, this check does not apply.)
C-8
Have antidotes for the cargo been available onboard the ship? (Validity of antidotes should also be checked.)
IBC Code 14.2.9
7
D. Bulk carrier (Dry cargo ship assigned with ESP within the Class Notation)
D-1
Has the company established procedures for handling cargo which may liquefy?
SOLAS VI Reg.7
7
Typical example of cargo, which may liquefy, is nickel concentrate. Hazardous nature of the same is well known. When the ship is
laden with such cargo, if loading instruction or cargo information is not provided, it is a problem relating to the ISM Code 7.
D-2
If the ship possesses cargo hold flooding scenarios specified in XII/9 of the SOLAS, have emergency evacuation drills
SOLAS XII Reg.9
8.2
been conducted as per specific hold flooding scenarios regularly?
Applicable to a Bulk carrier possesses cargo hold flooding scenarios, not being capable of complying with damage stability requirements under XII/4.3 of the SOLAS.
(When 150m in length and upwards and constructed before 1 July 1999; Confirm by the Form QSA returned from the Company.) Pay attention to 4 holds ships
D-3
Is a booklet which enable the master to prevent excessive stress in the ships structure available onboard?
SOLAS VI Reg.7
7
This Check is applicable for a ship loading cargo other than grain. If the booklet is written in a language other than English, an English version is to be provided.
D-4 Is loading computer working? (Applicable for a ship of 150m in length or above)
SOLAS XII Reg.11
7
D-5
When the ship carries grain, is a document of authorization as required by the International Grain Code available
SOLAS VI Reg.9
7
onboard the ship?
Grain includes wheat, maize/corn, oats, rye, barley, rice, pulses, seeds and processed forms thereof whose behavior is similar to that of grain in its natural state.
D-6
Is damage control plan available onboard the ship?
SOLAS II-1, Reg.23-1/1
8.2
The damage control plan shall be permanently exhibited or readily available on the navigation bridge.
Applies to ships constructed on or after 1 Feb. 1992
D-7
Are Hatch Cover Maintenance Plans in accordance with MSC 169 (79) and a record of maintenance and component
SOLAS XII, Reg.7
10.2
B-4
B-5

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No

Result
Yes No N/A

Remark, If Result is No, details are

to be specified in the Remark

replacement available?

E. Other Cargo Ship

E-1
Has the company provided master with sufficient information on the cargo?
SOLAS VI, Reg.2
6.1.3
Check if cargo information is given to the master, especially when the ship is to carry different type of cargo other than familiar with the
master. When appropriate information is not given, it is a problem related to the ISM Code 6.1.3.
E-2
Is approved cargo securing manual available onboard the ship?
SOLAS VI, Reg.5
7
(Manual approved by NK or an IACS Society? Be advised that there are ships for which cargo securing manuals are not
required, depending on the nature of cargo and so on.)
E-3
When the ship carry dangerous goods, is a special list or manifest setting forth the dangerous goods on board and the
SOLAS VII, Reg.5
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location thereof available on board the ship?
Dangerous goods may be carried in packed form or in solid form in bulk, and shall be divided into the following classes.
Class 1 Explosives
Class 6.1 Toxic substances
Class 2 Gases: compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure
Class 6.2 Infectious substances
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 7 Radioactive materials
Class 4.1 Flammable solids
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, i.e. any other
substances which experience has shown, or may show, to be of such a
Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
dangerous character that the provisions of this part shall apply to it.
Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides
A detailed stowage plan, which identifies by class and sets out the location of all dangerous goods on board, may be used in place of such a special list or manifest.
E-4
Is damage control plan available onboard the ship?
SOLAS II-1,
8.2
Reg.23-1/1
Applies to ships constructed on or after 1 Feb. 1992
The damage control plan shall be permanently exhibited or readily available on the navigation bridge.
E-5
In case of a Bulk carrier defined in SOLAS XII/1 constructed on or after 1 July 2006, are Hatch Cover Maintenance
SOLAS XII, Reg. 7
10.2
Plans in accordance with MSC 169 (79) and a record of maintenance and component replacement available?
E-6
In case of a dry cargo ship its purpose is Bulk carrier, the Item D-1 Procedures for handling cargo which may
SOLAS VI, Reg. 7
liquefy should be verified also.

Flag State requirements shall be verified and the results should be entered to Item No. 1.6.20
Pay Special Attention to the following Flag States, which has extra requirement.

Belize
Hong Kong

The Schedules of duties of Working Hours and Rest Periods according to the Model format are posted up and that periods are
maintained?
Maintenance of Shipboard Passenger Lifts: The maintenance and inspection/testing procedures are incorporated in the ships
SMS, and are being implemented onboard?

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