All ship types across the industry are subject to various kinds of inspections — from flag state checking that ships comply with international and national standards to third-party inspections requested by charterers. Preparing for these inspections helps shipping companies ensure their ships navigate the seas safely, on schedule and in a manner that protects the marine environment. A Practical Guide to Shipboard Inspections is a comprehensive guide to implementing a systematic approach to inspections for all ship types. From the moment an inspector boards through to the filing of the inspection report, this first edition walks readers through each stage of more than seven different kinds of inspections, including: Port state Flag state Class Port health Masters ITF inspections and more. Developed using extensive interviews with current inspectors, this guide helps officers, crews and superintendents better understand how to: Work effectively with inspectors and surveyors Prepare for each type of inspection Identify what aspects of their ship needs further improvement before an inspection Dispute deficiencies in an appeals process and Deal with corruption during an inspection.
