Health and Wellness Assessments (FOD07)01
Name of Ship:
IMO Number:
Date of Inspection:
Place of Inspection:
Name of Master:
Name of Lead Inspector:

Inspector’s signature:......

Date: ......

SECTION 1:ACCOMMODATION

1.1Minimum permanently occupied cabin size exceeds MLC standards.

1.2Quality of furnishings and decoration is good, attractive and durable.

1.3Toilet and shower facilities are individual, good quality and well maintained.

1.4Laundry facilities are generous, good quality and well maintained.

1.5Cleanliness of accommodation is good.

1.6Natural and artificial lighting is good.

1.7Natural and ducted ventilation, hot and cold as necessary, is good.

1.8Noise and vibration is minimal.

1.9Fresh water is clean, potable, plentiful and routinely tested.

1.10Separate facilities for women are fitted.

1.11Mess room facilities are attractive, well used and maintained.

1.12Welfare budget in place >USD 1,000 per month.

1.13Permanent library with books/ e-books in different languages, games, magazines and newspapers.

1.14Mess room bar serves beer (in accordance with Company’s D&A policy) as well as soft drinks.

1.15Recreation facilities are good and varied.

SECTION 2:Catering

2.1Food budget per person/ day >USD 8.

2.2Quality and quantity of food is good and plentiful, without wastage.

2.3Variety of menu, taking account of cultural differences, is good, with at least 2 main courses for choice, menu repeating no more than every 3 weeks.

2.4Crew fridge with good variety of snacks and microwave available outside mealtimes.

2.5Supply of fresh fruit and vegetables available daily.

2.6Slop chest available with good supply of different items at low cost.

2.7Good choice of hot drinks available anytime.

2.8Chilled water available anytime.

2.9Galley and food preparation areas very clean with good hygiene procedures.

SECTION 3:Family support

3.1Permanent Wi-Fi available.

3.2Email communication is free, private and confidential, available anytime.

3.3Company policy allows for family members on board.

SECTION 4:Mental & physical health

4.1Regular exercise is encouraged.

4.2Good diet and nutrition is encouraged.

4.3Additional medical supplies available as requested by crew.

4.4Reduction in caffeine consumption encouraged.

4.5Smoking room/ area provided, but encouraged to stop.

4.6Group social activities on board encouraged.

4.7Good policies for having women on board in place.

4.8Provision for crew to speak with external agencies, i.e. welfare providers, and encouraged to do so.

4.9Hospital accommodation generous and well equipped.

4.10Gymnasium area generous and well equipped.

4.11Crew allowed sufficient rest on joining vessel before commencement of work.

4.12Crew provided with hotel accommodation whilst travelling to and from leave.

4.13Crew provided with Wellness at Sea training.

SECTION 5:Work

5.1Hours of work per week <72 hours.

5.2One day off per week allowed.

5.3Training / CPD encouraged and facilitated on board by company.

5.4Wages always fully and promptly paid, with no unauthorised deductions.

5.5Payment of additional compensation, i.e. OT, hold cleaning, etc., paid promptly without crew request.

5.6Collective bargaining agreement in place.

5.7An active union representative is on board and known to all crew.

5.8An active H&S representative is on board and known to all crew.

5.9Substantial training and drills carried out, using good, functional and well maintained safety equipment.

5.10All incidents and accidents are reported with action taken to prevent recurrence.

5.11Number of seafarers on board exceeds MSMC.

SECTION 6:Shore leave

6.1Number of seafarers per month going ashore >10.

6.2Longest period on board without shore leave <2 months.

6.3Crew transport is provided free of charge through agent or welfare provider in each port.

6.4Medical / dental appointments are arranged.

6.5Longest period without visit from welfare agency on board <2 months.

SECTION 1:ACCOMMODATION

1.1Minimum permanently occupied cabin size exceeds MLC standards.?NoYes......

1.2Quality of furnishings and decoration is good, attractive and durable.?NoYes......

1.3Toilet and shower facilities are individual, good quality and well maintained.?NoYes......

1.4Laundry facilities are generous, good quality and well maintained.?NoYes......

1.5Cleanliness of accommodation is good.?NoYes......

1.6Natural and artificial lighting is good.?NoYes......

1.7Natural and ducted ventilation, hot and cold as necessary, is good.?NoYes......

1.8Noise and vibration is minimal.?NoYes......

1.9Fresh water is clean, potable, plentiful and routinely tested.?NoYes......

1.10Separate facilities for women are fitted.?NoYes......

1.11Mess room facilities are attractive, well used and maintained.?NoYes......

1.12Welfare budget in place >USD 1,000 per month.?NoYes......

1.13Permanent library with books/ e-books in different languages, games, magazines and newspapers. ?NoYes

1.14Mess room bar serves beer (in accordance with Company’s D&A policy) as well as soft drinks. ?NoYes

1.15Recreation facilities are good and varied.?NoYes......

SECTION 2:Catering

2.1Food budget per person/ day >USD 8.?NoYes......

2.2Quality and quantity of food is good and plentiful, without wastage.?NoYes......

2.3Variety of menu, taking account of cultural differences, is good, with at least 2 main courses for choice, menu repeating no more than every 3 weeks. ?NoYes

2.4Crew fridge with good variety of snacks and microwave available outside mealtimes.?NoYes......

2.5Supply of fresh fruit and vegetables available daily.?NoYes......

2.6Slop chest available with good supply of different items at low cost.?NoYes......

2.7Good choice of hot drinks available anytime.?NoYes......

2.8Chilled water available anytime.?NoYes......

2.9Galley and food preparation areas very clean with good hygiene procedures.?NoYes......

SECTION 3:Family support

3.1Permanent Wi-Fi available.?NoYes......

3.2Email communication is free, private and confidential, available anytime.?NoYes......

3.3Company policy allows for family members on board.?NoYes......

SECTION 4:Mental & physical health

4.1Regular exercise is encouraged.?NoYes......

4.2Good diet and nutrition is encouraged.?NoYes......

4.3Additional medical supplies available as requested by crew.?NoYes......

4.4Reduction in caffeine consumption encouraged.?NoYes......

4.5Smoking room/ area provided, but encouraged to stop.?NoYes......

4.6Group social activities on board encouraged.?NoYes......

4.7Good policies for having women on board in place.?NoYes......

4.8Provision for crew to speak with external agencies, i.e. welfare providers, and encouraged to do so. ?NoYes

4.9Hospital accommodation generous and well equipped.?NoYes......

4.10Gymnasium area generous and well equipped.?NoYes......

4.11Crew allowed sufficient rest on joining vessel before commencement of work.?NoYes......

4.12Crew provided with hotel accommodation whilst travelling to and from leave.?NoYes......

4.13Crew provided with Wellness at Sea training.?NoYes......

SECTION 5:Work

5.1Hours of work per week <72 hours.?NoYes......

5.2One day off per week allowed.?NoYes......

5.3Training/ CPD encouraged and facilitated on board by company.?NoYes......

5.4Wages always fully and promptly paid, with no unauthorised deductions.?NoYes......

5.5Payment of additional compensation, i.e. OT, hold cleaning, etc., paid promptly without crew request. ?NoYes

5.6Collective bargaining agreement in place.?NoYes......

5.7An active union representative is on board and known to all crew.?NoYes......

5.8An active H&S representative is on board and known to all crew.?NoYes......

5.9Substantial training and drills carried out, using good, functional and well maintained safety equipment. ?NoYes

5.10All incidents and accidents are reported with action taken to prevent recurrence.?NoYes......

5.11Number of seafarers on board exceeds MSMC.?NoYes......

SECTION 6:Shore leave

6.1Number of seafarers per month going ashore >10.?NoYes......

6.2Longest period on board without shore leave <2 months.?NoYes......

6.3Crew transport is provided free of charge through agent or welfare provider in each port.?NoYes....

6.4Medical/ dental appointments are arranged.?NoYes......

6.5Longest period without visit from welfare agency on board <2 months.?NoYes......

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