Answer
A – As a CE, I can do Audit of Deck department.
After opening meeting, I will divide Audit into Documentation and physical checks/ testing.
1.SMS manuals.
2.SOPs, Checklists, Procedures, Permits.
3.Deck Logbook
4.Muster List
5.Master’s Standing Instructions and Night Order book.
6.Drill Planner and Drill register, SOPEP plan.
7.Training Log.
8.LSA/ FFA Maintenance Manuals
9.Watchkeeping schedules, Work and Rest hours.
10.Deck PMS, testing record of various nav equipment.
11.Record of Fire rounds.
12.Navigational Emergency contingencies.
13.Record of Seatrials.
14.Loadicator type approval certificates
15.Stability booklet
16.Loading manual
17.BWRB, GRB and GMP.
18.P&A manual- for Oil and chem (Procedures and Arrangement) 19.Document of Security.
Equipment-
12.Latest Charts and publications relevant to ECDIS.
13.Valid pyrotechniques.
14.EPIRB, SART, GMDSS Radios.
15.VDR, designated officer aware of backup procedure.
16.BNWAS, RADAR, gyrocompass, magnetic compass.
17.Hospital alarm.
18.Communication, emcy communication – S/G, E/R, Master’s cabin 19.Rudder Angle Indicator, RPM Indicator.
20.Deadman alarm from E/R, GE Alarm, Fire alarm.
21.PA system, Horns.
22.Fire line pressure on bridge wing.
23.Dewatering system.
24.Bilge pumping arrangements from Deck compartments. 25.Condition and equipment in L/B and R/B.
As a CE, he cannot Audit items under the responsibility of CE. Only independent items can be Audited.