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SHIPCHECKAI · PSC PREPARATION CHECKLIST · DNV PSCE 611 · 2025
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General Information
PSC inspection details and pre-inspection reminders.
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PSC PREPARATION
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Pre-Inspection Critical Reminders
• Report any defective or inoperable equipment to PSC PRIOR to entering port — missing this is a possible ground for detention.
• Inform Company, Flag and Class of any deficiencies.
• All deficiencies from previous PSC inspections must be rectified by due date — evidence must be available on board.
• Overdue non-detainable deficiencies are a possible ground for detention.
• This checklist does not replace the SMS. It is based on DNV PSC Checklist PSCE 611 (Rev. 2025-01).
• Inform Company, Flag and Class of any deficiencies.
• All deficiencies from previous PSC inspections must be rectified by due date — evidence must be available on board.
• Overdue non-detainable deficiencies are a possible ground for detention.
• This checklist does not replace the SMS. It is based on DNV PSC Checklist PSCE 611 (Rev. 2025-01).
Inspection Details
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Findings Summary
Auto-generated from all rated checklist items.
OK — Satisfactory, no action required
Obs — Observation, monitor / minor action needed
NC — Non-Conformity, immediate corrective action required before PSC
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OK
0
OBS
0
NC
Non-Conformities — Action Required Before PSC
0 items
Observations
0 items
Additional Notes & General Remarks
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Emergency Systems & Power
Emergency lighting, batteries, emergency generator.
Emergency Lighting, Batteries & Switches
⭐ TOP 18 — Emergency Source of Power / Emergency Generator
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Fire Safety
Fire doors, detection, fixed systems, dampers and emergency fire pump.
Fire Doors / Openings in Fire-Resisting Divisions
⭐ TOP 18 — Fire Detection
⭐ TOP 18 — Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation
⭐ TOP 18 — Emergency Fire Pump & Pipes
⭐ TOP 18 — Fire Dampers
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Life-Saving Appliances
Lifebuoys, lifeboats, rescue boats, launching arrangements, muster list.
Lifebuoys — Provision & Disposition
Muster List & Emergency Instructions
Means of Escape
⭐ TOP 18 — Lifeboats
⭐ TOP 18 — Rescue Boats
⭐ TOP 18 — Launching Arrangements for Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
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Navigation & Bridge
Magnetic compass, ECDIS, charts, lights and sound signals.
Magnetic Compass
⭐ TOP 18 — Charts, ECDIS & Nautical Publications
⭐ TOP 18 — Lights, Shapes & Sound Signals
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Machinery Spaces
Machinery controls, alarm systems, ventilation and means of control.
Machinery Controls Alarm
Means of Control — Opening, Pumps (Machinery Spaces)
⭐ TOP 18 — Means of Control — Detailed Machinery Examination
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Hull & Watertight Integrity
Ventilators, air pipes, casings and ventilation closures.
Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings — General
Port Specific — Ventilation Closures
⭐ TOP 18 — Ventilators, Air Pipes & Casings (Detailed)
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Propulsion & Auxiliary Engines
Main engine, auxiliary engines, dead ship recovery.
⭐ TOP 18 — Propulsion Main Engine
⭐ TOP 18 — Auxiliary Engine
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Pollution Prevention
Oil filtering equipment, 15 ppm alarm, Oil Record Book.
⭐ TOP 18 — Oil Filtering Equipment & 15 ppm Alarm
Port Specific — Oil Record Book
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Documentation, Crew & Maintenance
Certificates, continuous synopsis record, enclosed space drills, provisions and SMS compliance.
On Board Documentation — General
Port Specific — Enclosed Space Entry & Drills
Port Specific — Provisions Quality
Port Specific — Health Protection & Medical Care
⭐ TOP 18 — Maintenance Level & Crew Performance
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Signatures
Confirm PSC preparation has been completed by Master and Chief Engineer.
Preparation Summary
Sign-Off
Master
Chief Engineer