- Load line marks including the deck line, and draught marks, all clearly visible and correctly marked
- Ship with timber load line markings, timber fittings in good condition
- Air pipes checked for damage and wastage, including condition of closing devices and flame screens
- Cargo tank openings, covers and screens checked for damage and wastage
- Lifelines in good condition
- Weathertight doors checked for condition; e.g. corrosion, buckling of door and hinges, deterioration of gasket retaining channel, missing/deteriorated gasket and missing/frozen/corroded dogs/cleats/weather-water tightness
- Main cargo hatch coamings and coaming stays checked for condition, e.g. corrosion and damage
- Main hatch covers and access hatch covers checked for condition; e.g. corrosion and damage,
- deterioration/damage to retaining channels, missing/deteriorated gasket and missing/frozen/corroded dogs/cleats/weather-water tightness
- Windows, sidescuttles and skylights checked for condition
NAVIGATION AND SIGNALLING
The extent to which the following equipment is fitted, together with details of manufacturer and type, will be indicated on the Record of Approve Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (Form 2092 SE1).
The equipment should be checked to be in order and as listed on the form.