Bulletin 319: Flag Inspections

Flag inspections

Application: All shipowners, operators, masters and flag inspectors

The Barbados Maritime Ship Registry is committed to support ship operators and to avoid disruption to their business. Therefore it is be ensured that ships are properly prepared for a flag state inspection to avoid delays in carrying out the survey.

In 2019 some common factors have been noted at flag state inspections and port state detentions. Therefore our inspectors are hereby advised of the frequently noted deficiencies as mentioned below:

Fire doors –closing mechanisms found ineffective
Fire drills – lack of familiarity
Fire pumps – failure to establish pressure
Emergency generator – failure to start
IMO symbols – found to be missing
Publications – old editions found onboard or publications not found onboard
Gangway ladders – steps to be replaced

14 January 2020