EXAMPLES of PSC recorded deficiencies in the Emergency Systems area :

- The checklist MUST NOT assign duties to non-advanced-trained personnel; The checklist is MISSING stand-
by walkie-talkies which have to be explosive-proof;
- Emergency light in ER escape trunk inoperative; Emergency exit light for steering compartment not operative;
One of the lights at the lifeboat embarkation station not working; Emergency lights and general lights are out of
service;
- Crew not familiar with the launching and recovery procedures/operations from the free fall life boat and the
rescue boat; Launching crew showed lack of control during launching of starboard life boat - painter got stuck on
emergency light, the life boat was suddenly launching on its own without anybody releasing the brakes;
- The last time the freefall lifeboat and the rescue boat were waterborne and maneuvered with was on the 17-
11-2017. Other reports and logbook showed not maneuvering in the water with hooks and ropes disconnected;
Starboard lifeboat (rescue boat) not launched and manoeuvred in water in last three months;
- Abnormal fire and abandon drill records with same pictures were found conducted on different log book
dates – same type of drills done during inspection show crew not familiar with donning of fireman outfits, the site
commander went into fire area without protection, emergency lighting was not tested, crew did not check if life
jackets are correctly put on, no instruction for use of radio appliances was given, no evaluation at the end of drill
was performed;
- Enclosed space entry procedures are not followed e.g. no permit was made for entering the CO2 room;
- Public Address System found non-operational;
- Emergency Generator did not start after black-out testing, when started by hand the running hours counter the
temperature and pressure gauges did not work; One emergency light for Emergency Generator switchboard
found not working; Em.Generator battery set can not start it; Selector switch for monitoring line voltage on
Emergency Switchboard broken off, Hz-meter inoperative; Emergency generator second means of start (spring
starter) inoperative;
- Emergency switchboard failed to supply power in 45 seconds during test – measured 115 seconds;
- Emergency fire pump primed using general service pump; Part of insulation of suction pipe, including flanges
detached; Emergency fire pump priming system out of order;
- Means of comminication between safety centre and other control stations not working;
- Hold no.5 pre-alarm for water ingress alarm system activated with no water ingress situation;
- Emergency Towing Booklet copy is reported lost, can not be found on board;
- Fire doors not closing properly or non-oprational;
- Quick Closing Valve for oil service tank of Emergency Generator not working;
 1 Emergency light in escape trunk from Engine Room is in order.
Note: Verify that the emergency light inside is working and there are no obstacles in ER for access to the escape trunk door.
Confirm that insulation (from inside and/or from outside) of escape trunk walls is in place.
2 Emergency lighting on muster and embarkation stations
Note: 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).
Instructions of L/R and L/B launching and operations shall be located just below emergency lights. They must be kept in good
order to bemade visible.
SOLAS 74/78 III/16.7 - During preparation and launching, the survival craft, its launching appliance, and the area of water into
which it is to be launched shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power
required by regulation II-1/42 or II-1/43, as appropriate.
Emergency lighting - emergency search light
Note: Verify that emergency search light is able to swing, is not stuck, corroded or frozen.
Emergency lighting - emergency light in ER escape trunk and steering gear compartment
3 PASSENGER SHIPS - Emergency lighting
Note: The SOLAS 2004 II-1/42 requirements on em lighting for passenger ship to be complied with, e.g.: “2 The electrical power
available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential for safety in an emergency, due regard being paid to
such services as may have to be operated simultaneously. The emergency source of electrical power shall be capable, having
regard to starting currents and the transitory nature of certain loads, of supplying simultaneously at least the following services
for the periods specified hereinafter, if they depend upon an electrical source for their operation:
2.1 For a period of 36 h, emergency lighting:
.1 at every muster and embarkation station and over the sides as required by regulations III/11.4 and III/16.7;
.2 in alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and embarkation stations, as required by regulation III/11.5;
.3 in all service and accommodation alleyways, stairways and exits, personnel lift cars;
.4 in the machinery spaces and main generating stations including their control positions;
.5 in all control stations, machinery control rooms, and at each main and emergency switchboard;
.6 at all stowage positions for firemen's outfits;
.7 at the steering gear; and
.8 at the fire pump, the sprinkler pump and the emergency bilge pump referred to in paragraph 2.4 and at the starting position of
their motors.
2.2 For a period of 36 h:
.1 the navigation lights and other lights required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force; and
…. … …
2.6 For a period of half an hour:
.1 any watertight doors required by regulation 13 to be power-operated together with their indicators and warning signals;
.2 the emergency arrangements to bring the lift cars to deck level for the escape of persons. The passenger lift cars may be brought
to deck level sequentially in an emergency”
4 PASSENGER SHIPS – Low Level Emergency lighting
Note: located max. 500 mm height from floor level in order to make sure that they can be visible in case smoke inside
accommodation.
Regulations II-2/28 paragraph 1.10 and II-2/41-2 paragraph 4.7 of the 1974 SOLAS as amended on
all passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers to readily identify the passengers' route of escape when the
normal emergency lighting is less effective due to smoke.
RESOLUTION A.752(18) GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION TESTING AND APPLICATION OF LOW- LOCATION
LIGHTING ON PASSENGER SHIPS, par.9, Maintenance, requires that:
9.1 All LLL systems should be visually examined and checked at least once a week and a record kept. All missing
damaged or inoperable LLL should be replaced.
9.2 All LLL systems should have their luminance tested at least once every five years. Readings should be taken on
site. If the luminance for a particular reading does not meet the requirement of these guidelines readings should be
taken in at least ten locations equally spaced apart in the space. If more than 30% of the readings do not meet the
requirements of these guidelines the LLL should be replaced. If between 20% and 30% of the readings do not meet
the requirements of these guidelines the LLL should be checked again in one year or may be replaced.

No. Definition of preventive inspection scope

5 Emergency battery room - Emergency lighting and batteries tested.

Note: Tests of emergency lighting working from batteries' supply and from Emergency Generator supply.
Transitional emergency lighting and supplementary emergency lighting. Verification that batteries are fully charged.
6 Emergency Generator clean and free from leakage. Emergency generator fuel oil tank is filled-in to required top level.
Quick Closing Valve not stuck, well maintained.
Note: insulated hot surfaces, insulation not oily soaked; safety valves and pressure gauges in good working condition; remote
and emergency starting system working properly. Quick Closing Valve for the Emergency Generator is usually operated
through a wire and may have pulleys stuck or valve not closing due to moisture, ventilation in the compartment and non-
frequent use.
7 Tests of Emergency generator in manual and automatic mode.
Note: Electrical starter, where fitted, maintained. Starting batteries found charged including second set. Second independent
means of starting the emergency generator able to supply the required load in max of 45 seconds. Emergency generator able
to connect to emergency switchboard automatically when there is loss of electrical power. If black-out test is not possible due
to ship operations, check records of test in the log book.
8 Steering gear tested satisfactorily
Note: Inspection and working test of the steering gear in bridge control and emergency manual modes. In any operating mode
surveyor must check that from 30 deg to 35 deg the max.moving time should not exceed 28 seconds. Regular steering gear test
as defined in SOLAS ch V reg. 26 is to be performed 12 hours before leaving the port. Steering gear tests are carried out at
least once a 3 months. Each steering gear test is to be recorded into log book and records defined in SMS manual.
Equipment and control devices found in order. No leaks. No obstructions from parts, ropes, etc to access the Em Steering
position. Emergency instructions are posted in the Steering Gear compartment and block diagram is posted on the bridge.
Communication with bridge from emergency steering position is clear and audible, confirmation that visual indication exists at
emergency steering position for the rudder angle.
9 TANKERS: Emergency towing arrangements maintenance and procedures in place for tankers DWT > 20,000
Note: Ships shall be provided with a ship-specific emergency towing procedure. Such a procedure shall be carried aboard the
ship for use in emergency situations and shall be based on existing arrangements and equipment available on board the ship.
For Tankers of not less than 20,000 tdw at least one (forward or aft) emergency towing arrangements shall be pre-rigged ready
for rapid deployment.
10 Functionality of Safety Systems - Emergency air compressor maintained in good operational condition.
Note: Tested for charging, pressure gauges in good order.
11 Functionality of Safety Systems - Fire main - piping and flanges
Note: No leaks, no corrosion, supports in place, clearly marked. Maintained in good operational condition. No double plate is
allowed on piping system. Particular attention is to be paid during class renewal surveys that fire main piping has to be rotated,
as much as possible, at 90 deg to ensure proper maintenance and prevention of spot corrosion.
 12 Shipboard Marine Pollution emergency operations - SOPEP
Note: Pollution Prevention drill records available and updated with list of authorities or persons to be contacted in the event
of an oil pollution incident.
MARPOL Annex I reg.37.1 - every tanker>=150 GT and every other type of ship>=400 GT.
MEPC.54(32), amended by MEPC.86(44), App.II, Sec.5 - Although not required by regulation 37 of annex I of MARPOL 73/78,
this information may be required by local authorities in ports visited by the vessel, or it may be included to provide additional
assistance to the ship's master when responding to an emergency situation. This information may include:
- plan review procedures;
- training and drill procedures;
- record-keeping procedures;
- public affairs policy of the owners/operators; etc.
13 Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Note: Shaft of emergency fire pump (EFP)not stuck and able to be turned during inspection. Emergency fire pump able to
pressurize the fire mains (if test is not possible, check last records of fire drills which should be performed once per month).
Confirm that emergency fire pump engine exhaust pipe insulation is equivalent to the insulation of the area passing through.
The isolating valve of the EFP is to be closed ensuring supplied water by emergency fire pump does not escape to E/R and
maintaining required pressure. Remote control rod for EFP valve to be checked to make sure it is not stucked.
14 Emergency Systems - Damage control plan (emergency)
Note: Damage control plan posted on the bridge, booklet readily available.

No. Definition of preventive inspection scope

15 Emergency Systems - Water ingress level indicator

Note: Water ingress level detector system (where installed) to be submitted to a simulation test with satisfactory result. If such
test is impossible during present checks–record the date of test found available in logbook. If water ingress alarm system panel
on bridge displays an alarm signal when not under simulation test-check procedures, make a record and if possible verify
sensor(s). Recommendation for rectification is to be endorsed if repair can not be done during present survey. Ship made ready
to report defect, if found, to next port administration prior to arrival. Ensure measures for rectification are planned and
recorded.
16 Emeregency Procedures – Fire & Abandon ship drills
Note: Check for Records of Abandon ship drill and fire drill om monthly intervals. Both drills should be carried out and recorded
within 24 hours of ship leaving previous port(s) when more than 25% of crew has changed. Abandon Ship Drills records should
refer to information for Lifeboats maneuvered in water within last 3 months. Documented records on evaluation of operational
effectiveness of the drills for the officers and ratings in accordance with the muster list have to be available. Notes by
Master/Officer in charge found on level of effective communication among the officers and ratings during the drills are made
available at request.
Check fire fighting equipment in place including radios available and charged for communication. (MCA Instructions to
Surveyors, MSIS 12-Fire Protection Arrangements) - Each fire party must have at least two of these dedicated radios which
shall be certified in accordance with relevant standards for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres, and maintained as such. It is the ship's responsibility to demonstrate that the radios are fit for purpose,
i.e. that they are able to work within the environment to be expected in a fire scenario, that their operating range is sufficient
and that they are safe.
(Resolution MSC.338(91)- For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, a minimum of two twoway portable radiotelephone
apparatus for each fire party for firefighter's communication shall be carried on board. Those two-way portable radiotelephone
apparatus shall be of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe. Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with the
requirements of this paragraph not later than the first survey after 1 July 2018.
17 Emergency Systems - Public address system
Note: SOLAS II-2/32, SOLAS II-2/40; SOLAS II-2/6.5 & 41, 2.4.9.
Public address system test - audible throughout accommodation spaces, public spaces, service spaces, control stations and
open decks
18 Other EMEREGNCY SYTEMS & PROCEDURES items found deficient & rectification carried out OR
corresponding corrective actions planned and reported to Master, Company and ship’s Class / Recognized
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