VANUATU GENERAL CONDITION SURVEY REPORTFOR SMALL VESSELS & YACHTS
NAME OF VESSEL:
PREVIOUS NAMES:
CURRENT PORT OF REGISTRY:
CURRENT OWNER:
OPERATOR/ MANAGER:
TYPE OF VESSEL:
YEAR & PLACE OF CONSTRUCTION:
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS: / Extreme Length (including Bowsprit) :
ITC 69/REGULATORY GRT:
ITC 69/REGULATORY NRT:
DISPLACEMENT TONNAGE:
CLASSED BY: (IF APPLICABLE)
DATE AND PLACE OF SURVEY:
SURVEYED BY:
LOCATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SURVEY: (Including current manning level & operating area(s)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL AND ITS CONDITION:
Hull Material : Number & type of Masts: Condition of Sails/spare sails:

VANUATU GENERAL CONDITION SURVEY REPORT (SMALL VESSELS & YACHTS)

VMSL GCS 2014 (Version 1)

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A.CONDITION OF HULL, STRUCTURES AND FITTINGS
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
1.EXTERNAL SHELL PLATING
2.INTERNAL SHELL PLATING
3.FRAMES, BEAMS, BULKHEADS, ETC.
4.WEATHERDECKS, FORECASTLE, POOP, CATWALKS, ETC.
5.WATERTIGHT OPENINGS, PORTS, SKYLIGHTS, SCUTTLES
6.HANDRAILS, BULWARKS, ACCOMMODATIONS, DECK LADDERS, & PILOT LADDERS
7.VENTILATORS, MUSHROOM HEADS, FIRE FLAPS, AIR, VENT AND FILLING PIPES
8.MOORING ARRANGEMENTS
1.ANCHORS, CABLES
2.WINDLASS, DRUMS
3.BITS, FAIRLEADS, HAWSERS
9.BUNKERING CONNECTIONS & BUNKER TANK VENT SAVEALLS
REMARKS:
B.WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY OF HULL AND WEATHERTIGHT INTEGRITY OF CASINGS –CARGO SPACES & UNDER DECK AREAS.ACCOMMODATION SPACES.
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
1.NUMBER OF WEATER DECK HATCHWAYS
2.TYPE OF COVERS
3.HATCHES
1.COVERS & SEALS
2.COMING, COMPRESSION BARS & CLEATS (IF APPLICABLE)
3. COVER TESTING CARRIED OUT
4. NUMBER OF HOLDS/UNDERDECK SPACES
1.TANKTOPS & CEILINGS
2. AIR & SOUNDING PIPE PROTECTION
5.DECK MACHINERY - WINCHES, BOOM, DERRICKS, ASSOCIATED RUNNING AND SAFETY GEAR
6.LADDERS & STANCHIONS
7.BILGE SUCTIONS, BOXES & SPINDLES
8.PRESSURE TEST OF DB’S (If Applicable)
9.INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE VESSEL’s TANKS
10.TANK MANHOLE COVERS
11.INTERNAL LIGHTING
12.MASTHOUSE & DOORS
13. ACCOMMODATION SPACES
1 Crew (NUMBER)
2. PASSENGERS (NUMBER)
3. ACCOMMODATION STANDARD
4. INTEGRITY OF ACCOMMODATION
SPACES
5. AIR CONDTIONING (HEATING/COOLING) INSTALLED? :
REMARKS:

VANUATU GENERAL CONDITION SURVEY REPORT (SMALL VESSELS & YACHTS)

VMSL GCS 2015

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C.MAIN & AUXILIARY MACHINERY (GENERAL CONDITION & CLEANLINESS OF MACHINERY SPACES & BILGES. NOTE ANY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN CLEANLINESS, PROTECTION, LIGHTING OR ACCESS)
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
1. MAIN ENGINES :
BOW THRUSTERS :
1.MAKERS / TYPE / OUTPUT
2. BOILERS / HEATERS
  1. MAKER:

  1. TYPE:

3.MACHINERY LAGGING/INSULATION
4.STEERING GEAR
1.MAKER/TYPE
2.EMERGENCY STEERING ARRANGEMENTS, CONTROL POSITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
5. BUNKER OIL TYPE:
TOTAL CAPACITY:
6. STABILIZER SYSTEM (IF APPLICABLE)
TYPE
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
6.5GENERATORS
1.NUMBER:
  1. PRIME MOVER:

  1. ALTERNATOR:

4. OUTPUT:
5. VOLTAGE :
7.SWITCHBOARDS
8.EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY:
9. SEA INLET & DISCHARGE VALVES (IF IN
DRY DOCK OR ON SLIPWAY)
10.WEATHERTIGHT AND WATERTIGHT DOORS, LINE SHAFTING & STERN GLAND
11.CONDITION OF PROPELLOR & RUDDER
12.SPARE GEAR: QUANTITY, STOWAGE & CONDITION (LARGE MECHANICAL SPARES)
13.CO2/HALON/STEAM SMOTHERING/WATER MIST
14. MAIN AND EMERGENCY FIRE PUMPS -
TESTED?
15.BILGE & BALLAST SYSTEMS
16.SANITATION DEVICE (USCG/MARPOL)
17.REMOTE DEVICES
1.STOP - MAIN ENGINE AND FANS
2.CLOSING - BULKHEADS & SKYLIGHTS
18.REFRIGERATION PLANT (IF APPLICABLE)
19.DOMESTIC PLANT ONLY:
20. FRESH WATER GENERATOR
1. TOTAL FW TANK CAPACITY
21. CRUISING SPEED & RANGE
REMARKS:
D.BRIDGE, NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
1.GYRO COMPASS & REPEATERS
2.AUTO PILOT
3.COURSE RECORDER
4.MAGNETIC COMPASS
1.DATE/PLACE OF LAST ADJUSTMENT
2. DEVIATION CARD
3.COMPASS ERROR BOOK
5.RADAR
1.#1 (TM/RM)
2.#2 (TM/RM)
3.ARPA
4.RADAR LOG
5.RADAR MAINTENANCE RECORDS
6. GPS UNITS (MAKE/TYPE)
7.ECHO SOUNDER
1.TYPE:
8.LOG/SPEED INDICATOR, TYPE
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
9.SEXTANTS:
10.CHRONOMETERS:
1.CHRONOMETER RATE BOOK IN USE
REMARKS:
E.SHIP’S COMPANY AND STANDARD OF HOUSEKEEPING
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO #
1.OFFICERS (CHECK MINIMUM SAFE MANNING CERTIFICATE)
1.NUMBER
2.NATIONALITY
3.APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATES
2.CREW
1.NUMBER
2.NATIONALITY
3.APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS
3.ACCOMMODATION SPACES
4.GALLEY & STOREROOMS
5.SICK BAY (IF APPLICABLE)
  1. DRUGS & MEDICAL STORES

ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
6. SHIP’S ORDERS, FIRE/MUSTER DRILLS, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1.LANGUAGE
  1. DATE LAST EXERCISED

3.RANDOMLY CHECK OFFICERS & CREW TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE FULLY ACQUAINTED WITH THE EMERGENCY EQUIMENT ONBOARD
REMARKS: (Include perceived attitude of vessel’s staff towards an onboard ‘Safety Culture’
F.SAFETY AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
1. LIST FLOTATION EQUPMENT CARRIED:
EPIRB :
2.LIFERAFTS:
3.LIFEBOUYS#
WITH LIGHTS/SMOKEFLOATS
4.LIFEJACKETS(NOS. FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN)
5.FIRE LINES - PIPING & HYDRANTS
ITEM / CONDITION / REMARKS / RECOMMENDATIONS / PHOTO NUMBER
6. FIRE CONTROL PLAN:
POSTED?:
7.FIRE HOSE, NOZZELS, ETC.
8.SCBA - NUMBER ______
9.FIREMEN’S OUTFITS
1.NUMBER:
2.LOCATION: (Well separated?)
10.MEDICAL AIR COMPRESSOR
11.PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
1.TYPES :

LOCATIONS:

2, DATES OF LAST TEST/ INSPECTION:
12.FIREFIGHTING FACILITIES FITTED (WATER/STEAM/FOAM/CO2,/HALON ETC.)
1.UNDERDECK SPACES:
2.WEATHER DECK AREAS:
3.MACHINERY SPACES :
4.ACCOMMODATION:
REMARKS:

HAS THE VESSEL UNDERGONE AN ACCOMMODATION SURVEY FOR ILO 92 AND 133?

IF YES, PROVIDE COPY OF SUVEY AND CERTIFICATE.

G.SHIP’S DOCUMENTS (As appropriate for small vessels)
ITEM / CONDITION / DATE ISSUED / EXPIRY DATE / RECOMMENDATIONS / REMARKS
SHIP’S CERTIFICATES
1.REGISTRATION
2.RADIO LICENSE
3.MINIMUM SAFE MANNING
4.LOG BOOK
5.OIL RECORD BOOK
6.NIGHT ORDER BOOK
7.SOUNDINGS BOOK
CLASS & STATUTORY CERTS
8.HULL
9.MACHINERY
10. LOAD LINE
11.SAFETY CONSTRUCTION
12.SAFETY EQUIPMENT
13.SAFETY RADIO
14.IOPP
15.INSURANCE (CLC IF APPLICABLE)
16.CARGO GEAR
1.ANNUAL
2.QUADRENNIAL
17.FIREFIGHTING APPL.
18.LIFERAFT SERVICING
19.CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR CARRYING LIQUIFIED GAS OR BULK CHEMICALS
20.REFRIGERATION
21.LAST DRYDOCKING
22.LAST SPECIAL SURVEY
REMARKS: (INCLUDE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OR MEMOS ON CLASS OR STATUTORY CERTIFICATES OR EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES)
INSPECTOR / MASTER (or Representative)
Name(print) / Date / Name(print) / Date
Company Name / Email Address
Signature / Signature

In this report the following nomenclature should be used to describe the condition of items and components: (Please avoid use of the word ‘fair’, or ‘fair considering her age’ to describe an item or area)

(Please use the notations N/A: meaning not currently applicable to this vessel, and N/I : meaning not inspected due to insufficient access or time constraints etc., in which case an appropriate remark should be made on the inspection form.)

Good :Unimpaired condition without significant wear or
deviation from original strength and operating efficiency.
No maintenance or repair required.

Satisfactory :Condition with wear and tear and other deficiencies of
minor nature not requiring correction or repair.

Poor :Condition in which the adequacy of strength or

operational efficiency is marginally below acceptable

limits or is in doubt. Remedial action is required.

Unsatisfactory :Condition of undoubtedly inadequate strength or
operational efficiency. Immediate extensive repair or
renewal required to reinstate serviceability.

VANUATU GENERAL CONDITION SURVEY REPORT (SMALL VESSELS & YACHTS)

VMSL GCS 2015

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