What are preparations for a cargo ship safety equipment (SEQ) survey ?

Life saving appliances:

1. Lifeboat
   • Stores and equipment.
   • Particular attention to bottom boards and buoyancy material.
   • Thwarts free of cracks.
2.  Overhaul and grease which davits and blocks. Falls to be renewed or turned end to end. Repaint markings on the lifeboat.
3.  When boats are in water run the boats ahead and astern.
4.  Inflatable liferafts to be serviced within the last 12 months.
5.  Lifebuoys- si lights, grab lines, markings well painted
6.  Lifejackets- lights, whistles and markings.
7.  Pyrotechnics- expiry dates

FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES  CHECKS  IN SEQ SURVEY:

1.  Fire control plans legible.
2.   Check fire hoses, nozzles and applicators in good condition.
3. Test emergency fire pump.
4.   Overhaul all extinguishers.
5.  Test and overhaul fixed fire equipment system.
6.  Check breathing apparatus and firemans suit.
7.  Check fire and smoke detection system. 

OTHER CHECKS IN SEQ SURVEY :