general appearance and cleanliness of the ship. He can randomly check the garbage bins to get an idea weather garbage management plan is being followed onboard or not. There have been instances where fine was imposed on the ship when PSC inspector found oily rag in a paper bin.
oil record book (ORB) for up-to-date entries and can tally with other logs like sounding record book. He may check other Engine room documents like Engine room log book, sounding book, checklist for carrying out hot work, enclosed entry etc. UK port state even demands hour log of staff.
Safety equipment is a favourite for PSC. The inspector may check Emergency generator starting and simulation of blackout situation, may try out Emergency bilge suction, emergency compressor and emergency fire pump etc.
Life Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire fighting appliances (FFA) and equipment’s. LSA includes emergency escape breathing device (EEBD), emergency escapes, Water tight doors closing, sounding pipe with self closing weighted cock, signs and ply card showing exit etc. In FFA (Fire fighting appliances) items he may check auto stop of pumps, machineries and ventilation fan from remote place. He may check fixed fire system, fire alarm and detector system and operation of quick closing valve from remote position.
alarms and safety trips for Main engine, all alarms and trips for Auxiliary engine and other machineries like compressor, boiler etc. He may also check the lifting of safety valve of a boiler etc.
Oily Water Separator (OWS) is a machinery PSC inspector will surely look for. He may check the log stored in the Oil content monitor (OCM) and compare it with ORB and sounding book. United States Coast Guard (USCG) normally removes and checks the discharge pipe of OWS for any oil residue. PSC inspector can ask engine staff to start and run OWS with skin valve open and overboard shut.
may thoroughly check bilge tank top for oil and any leakages, all machineries for any type of abnormality and leakage. He will definitely check for any loose and illegal rubber hose and portable pump in Engine room.
Steering room is one of the favourite areas of PSC inspector to check for any leakages and abnormality. He may ask any crew member to demonstrate practically the procedure for emergency steering.
bulkheads of tanks and ship side for any deformation and temporary repairs. He can inspect sea water, fuel oil or lube oil pipes, coolers, and system and overboard valves for any leakages and temporary repairs.
floor plates for any corrosion and thinning of metal. The floor plates should not be slippery and should be properly fixed at a given place. He may check railings at upper and tunnel platform for any loose or broken areas.
