MARINE SURVEYS & CONSULTANCY

Flag state inspections

Flag state inspections are programmes run by flag states, in most cases once a year, by individual approved inspectors. Not all flag states run them.

Types of inspection

  • Annual inspection
  • Special inspection, when required after a detention or doubts about the ship
  • Pre-registration inspection, before the registration documents are issued

Purpose

One or more of the following:

  • To make sure the vessel meets the flag standard before registration
  • To verify the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel
  • To check that everyone involved in certifying the ship is doing their part under international and national regulations

Scope

  • General: vessel particulars and ISM operator information
  • Documentation
  • Plans, manuals, records and bridge publications
  • Aids to navigation and communications
  • Drills evaluation
  • Fire-fighting equipment
  • Life-saving appliances and arrangements
  • General and structural condition
  • Maritime labour
  • Special items for passenger vessels
  • Special items for oil tankers
  • Special items for mobile offshore drilling units and floating production, storage and offloading facilities

Countries covered

Our flag state inspector network covers Egypt, UAE, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil, China, Morocco, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, South Korea, United States, Canada and Australia.

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