A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections - 1st Edition 2024

Short Overview 'A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections' helps shipping companies implement a systematic approach to inspections, better comply with industry regulations and ensure their ships navigate the seas safely and in a manner that protects the marine environment. The recommendations in this guide are relevant to all ship types. This first edition helps ship's officers, crews and superintendents prepare for all types of inspections and understand how they interlink; including flag state, port state control, class and masters' inspections. Firsthand tips from inspectors and a range of checklists are provided to help ship's crew prepare for, conduct and close out inspections. Detailed Overview All ship types across the industry are subject to various kinds of inspections' from flag state checking that ships comply with international and national standards to third-party inspections requested by charterers. Preparing for these inspections helps shipping companies ensure their sh