The purpose of AMSA FIC on planned maintenance is to determinate the level of compliance with the maintenance requirements of the International Conventions.

More specific, a detailed checklist will be completed by inspectors when conducting focused inspections. The key subjects are the following:

-Have survival craft falls been inspected periodically, with special regard to areas passing through sheaves?

-Have the procedures for permits to work been used onboard?

-Have the IMO Guidelines for fixed carbo dioxide fire-extinguishing systems been incorporated in the maintenance plan?      

-Have the air pipes to ballast and other tanks been maintained after survey?

-Have maintenance inspections been held at intervals in accordance with the SMS?

-Has the Sewage Treatment Plant been maintained to conform to the provisions of MARPOL Annex IV?

-Have essential software, such as engine and generator control system software, been maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions?

-Has the inventory and inspection of cargo securing equipment been conducted by the ship’s crew?

Has the ship been maintained after survey?

POST INSPECTION

Have deficiencies been issued as part of the FIC?

Has the ship been detained as part of this FIC?

Source: www.amsa.gov.au

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