Checklist for Port State Control (for Owner) KOREAN REGISTER

➢ The Captain should hold the photo(s) and video(s) in trust.

➢ For a ship navigating international voyage, this checklist should be confirmed at any time, but, at least every 2 months.
➢ For a Korean Flagged Vessel calling to USCG/PARIS MoU Port, the crew should conduct a self-inspection with
this checklist and send it to KR (psc@krs.co.kr)
➢ Master’s notification of any accident or defects (including the repair works by the crew on board) to the company (for
notification to the Admin. & Flag with the maintenance plan provided), PSC Authority(including local agent and KR at
the earliest opportunity is to be made, and the company’s action for rectification at the port is to be ready.
➢ ◘◘ : The photo(s) for each item as mandatory • : Test hammering
➢ Effective date : 31 July 2023
➢ • Results# - “X” : DONE “-” : N/A

ISPS Check
1 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
1.1 Security level display ①Display security level near gangway
1.2 Gangway watch ①Continuous strict gangway watch
1.3 Visit log ①Identification of visitors’ photo ID and visit log maintained, etc
①Restricted areas controlled in accordance with levels set by SSP
1.4 Control of restricted areas ②Restriction of access to prohibited areas(with the entrances sealed
and/or proper measures taken, sealing or pad lock)

Meeting Room
2 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
2.1 Certificates ①Validity, Contents
2.2 Stability booklet, grain loading manual ①Original copy on board
2.3 Survey report file(ESP only) ①To be on board[KR report(CTS, EH)/TM report]
2.4 SOPEP ①Updated list of national operational contact list ②Flag approval
①Original copy on board ②Record book of engine parameters
2.5 NOx technical file
③Validity of EIAPP certificate
①Accurate entries(Especially, comparison with sound log book and oil
Oil record book/Garbage record
2.6 record book, method of ballast water management used & etc.)
book/Ballast water record book
②Incinerated residue q’ty(To shore/On board) ③Bilge q’ty
Garbage management plan/ ①To be on board
2.7
Ballast water management plan ②Adequacy of record and familiarization of Officers with Regulations
①Full payment of wages
②Minimum rest hours properly provided to crews(Especially when
2.8 MLC related matters
ship arrival/departure procedures, transit of narrow channels, crews’
drill/training and bunker oil receiving operations, etc)
①Verified cargo weight evidences are onboard(Especially, container
2.9 Cargo information
ships) and/or MSDS and/or cargo information
①Confirm the result of PSC deficiencies imposed after last class
2.10 PSC report periodical survey
②Confirm Outstanding Deficiency (Clear before due date)

Bridge
3 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
3.1 Chart & notice to mariner ①Charts(Latest edition & small correction)
3.2 Publication ①Lights list ②Tide table ③Sail. Dir. ④IAMSAR Manual
①Drill records (Abandon ship/Fire drill-1M, Lifeboat launching-3M,
Em’cy steering drill-3M, Davit-launched liferaft-4M, Entering to enclosed
3.3 Deck log book/Training record
spaces-2M, etc.) ②Confirmation that drill details in deck log book is in
accordance with training records files
3.4 Lifejacket ①Lighting ②Marking ③Outward condition

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①Condition (Glue/Zipper/Sewing parts, detached, sticked or

3.5 Immersion suit rubber seal status, etc)
②Check type & size(Check match with approval certificate)
3.6 Standard magnetic compass ①Lighting ②No bubble ③Deviation table
①BQ/RQ test in Em’cy/Reserve of power ◘◘
3.7 MF/HF radio
②Familiarization
3.8 EPIRB ①Test report ②Valid date of HRU ③Location
3.9 AIS, Echo sounder,(S)VDR ①Working in order ②Fault alarm
①Working ②Indicator ③Confirmation of WIS installation if a valid SOC
3.10 Water ingress system(If installed)
with IMSBC is on board(Cargo ships constructed on or after 2010.07.01)
①Operation by em’cy power ②Operation at both ship sides
3.11 Daylight signalling lamp ③Portable battery and at least 3 spare illuminants(Keel laid on or after
2002.07.01)
①Working(Sampling test, fault alarm) ②By em’cy power
3.12 Fire alarm & fire detection system
③Alarm in 2 min.(Extension alarm) ④Spare fire detector
3.13 Navigation light panel ①Alarm test ②Pilot lamp ③By em’cy power
3.14 Emergency lighting ①Functioning ②No damage
①Operation test ②Identify as the Critical Equipment on the SMS
manual & maintain periodical check ③Familiarization of Deck Officers &
3.15 ECDIS
Maintain the training and education records ④Version checking of ENCs
⑤Operation under both main and emergency source of power, etc.
①Watch keeping schedules(procedures) and muster list are established
Watch keeping schedules(For ship
3.16 and posted on the bridge ②The number of personnel on board is
underway or at port)/Muster list
considered in such lists.
Deck officers familiarization with ①Familiarization of deck officers with navigational equipment’s
3.17
navigation equipment operating and maintenance
Wing Bridge
4 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
4.1 Quick release life-buoy ①Quick release ②Self-igniting light ③Expiration date
①Matt black paint(Side light) ②Required angles ③No damage
4.2 Navigational light
④NUC light
Outside of Accommodation
5 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
①Reserve condition for GMDSS ②Recharging ◘◘ ③Connecting cable
5.1 Battery room
④Explosion-proof lamp
①Functioning ②Gauges ③Isolate valve from Fuel
④Fuel q’ty (To be operated for 18 hours)
5.2 Em’cy generator room
⑤Blackout test(test mode) ACB testing ◘◘
(Before/After the test, photos for Kw Gauge)
①Ventilator damper’s closing condition ◘◘ &
Funnel damper’s closing condition(Check operation from outside) ◘◘
5.3 E/R ventilator & E/R funnel damper ②Maintenance considering manufacturer’s gap standard
(ref.: abt. 3~4mm on the basis of new production)
③Leakage of control air line ④ Excessive corrosion
Survival Craft/Rescue Boat & Launching Arrangements
6 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
①HRU ②Movable(if applicable) ③Weak link
6.1 Inflatable liferaft ④One HRU per each liferaft(Keel laid on or after 1998. 7. 1)
⑤Any obstruction above
Annual thorough exam. by
6.2 ①Report issued by technician
technician
6.3 Access route to survival craft ①No obstacle on the way
①Hole/Crack ②Marking/Painting ③Retro-reflective tape
6.4 Hull condition
④Window condition(Clear view/Damage/Bolting)

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①Excessive corrosion ◘◘ ②Limit switch ③Greasing for moving part

Davit (life boat, rescue boat &
6.5 ④Davit-launched liferaft operation by 2nd means power(Accumulator, davit
Davit-launched liferaft)
arm rotating angle for combined type)
6.6 Sheave ①Working ②Excessive corrosion
①Lower Bkts, Bolt/Nut ◘◘ ②Fall renew(Every 5 year) ③Winch Brake
6.7 Winch, motor & foundation
④Working(Oil leaking)
①Repair if not started immediately
②Running(3 min.) & propulsion(FWD/AFT, full speed) ◘◘
6.8 Engine ③F.O level & Tk ④Battery recharged(if required)
⑤Two independent engine starting system
⑥Cooling water circulation (in case of outboard engine) ◘◘
6.9 Open type ①Lifting Hook Assembly (Bracket, removing inventory)◘◘
①Working ②Correct re-setting according to manufacturer’s standard
6.10 Enclosed type
◘◘ ③Stowage of lifeboat ④Bottom plug
6.11 Equipment ①Fire extinguisher ②Validity & Q’ty ③Safety belt color
①Drill Test ②Remote lowering ③Brake ④Water-spray(if req.)
6.12 Lifeboat lowering
⑤Check for emergency lowering condition of Rescue boat
Drill - fire, abandon ship ①Crew familiarization(Refer to fire fighting/abandon ship drill checklist
6.13
(If necessary) provided by KR) ②Display instruction
Major checking point during Fire Drill: ①The founder's reporting to the control station(bridge) and initial fire
extinguishing in small fire only ②Communication between the fire location and the control station(bridge)
6.14.1 ③Confirmation of the name of the crew wearing fireman's outfit, the pressure for air bottle of BA and the time
conducted by the officer at the fire site ④Duty of the rescue team and the way of carrying the casualty
⑤Commander's ability at the fire location
Major checking point during Abandon Ship Drill: ①Launch of the survival craft within required time period
* preparation for embarking and launching by 2 crews in less than 5 min. (SOLAS III/13.1.3)
* Cargo ship : 10 min. for lifeboats and davit-launched liferafts (SOLAS III/31.1.5)
6.14.2
* Passenger ship : 30 min. for lifeboats and davit-launched liferafts (SOLAS III/21.1.4)
②Personal belongings for each crew ③Familiarization of the assigned duty for each crew ④Familiarization of
the survival craft launching procedure (Commander, Substitute for commander and Bos’n)
Inside of Accommodation
7 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
①No holding back ②Working
7.1 Door with self-closing device
③Outboard condition(Check fire integrity, repair hole on door)
7.2 Insulation ①No missing/ omission ②No breakaway
①Bottle contents(In case of low press. type, also chiller)
②Hydro test date ③Crew familiarity ④Insulation
7.3 Fixed extinguisher system-CO2 (Rm)
⑤Safety pin location according to manufacturer’s standard
⑥Remote Control Line ⑦Flexible connecting hose(Period of renewal)
①Detector Test ②Audible/Visible alarm
7.4 Fire detector/MCP
③Fire detector & MCP’s distance
7.5 Isolating valve ①Location ②Moving part ◘◘ ③Marking
①Separate stowage ②Bottle pressurized date & contents(incl. spare)
7.6 Firefighter's outfits ③Working ④Belongings ⑤Emergency lights ⑥Familiarization with wearing
firefighter's outfits ⑦Visual condition
①Check fire integrity ②Check compound in coaming on penetration
7.7 Cable duct
with control stations/Machinery spaces
①Clean and hygienic bedding, adequate artificial light, hot and cold
7.8 MLC-related matters running water, suitable and sufficient toilet and showers, etc.
②Provisions on board(Condition of storage/Expiration date & etc.)
Main Deck & Cargo Hold
8 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
8.1 International shore connection ①Retaining with required items
① Closing Device moving/corrosion ②Coaming ◘◘ ③Vent
8.2 Ventilator cover ** Especially, checking the condition of all fire dampers &
ventilators of Ro-Ro ship’s cargo holds

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①Coaming(trace of leaking) ◘◘ ②Floating ball/Rubber packing in

8.3 Air pipe / sounding Pipe
head(Overhaul) ③Height
Fire main line / Foam line / IGS line/ ①Hole/Trace of leaking◘◘ ②Corrosion ③Valve moving
8.4
Fixed CO2 gas pipeline ④Patching ⑤Thorough inspection without omission
8.5 Foam monitors & valves(if installed) ①Moving part working ②Water spray test ◘◘
①Corrosion/Hole ②No crack ③Paint condition
8.6 Main deck
④Manhole cover and bolt/nut
①Weathertightness ②Closing device ③Corrosion/Hole ◘◘
8.7 Small hatch
④Packing
①Corrosion/Hole ◘◘ ②Packing ③Weathertightness(Hose Test)
8.8 Hatch cover
④Working condition(Leaking on working parts)
8.9 Hatch coaming, stay, stiffener ①Corrosion/Hole ②Crack

8.10 Bulwark and handrail ①Corrosion/Hole ②Crack

8.11 Cleats for hatch cover ①Corrosion/Hole ②Socket corrosion ③Clearance(Auto type)
①Corrosion/Hole(Especially under the cross deck) ②Leakage
8.12 Cargo holds – Overall survey
③Repair by crew(Rewelding or double plates) ④Conner plate
Forecastle Deck
9 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
9.1 Ventilator ①Closing Device moving/corrosion ②Coaming ◘◘ ③Vent cover
①Coaming(Trace of leaking) ◘◘ ②Floating ball/Rubber packing in
9.2 Air pipe
head(Overhaul) ③Height
9.3 Small hatch ①Weathertight ②Closing device ③Corrosion/Hole◘◘ ④Packing

9.4 Navigational lights ①Required angle ②No damage

9.5 Bed plate of windlass/Winch ①Bed plate(Corrosion/hole) ②Brake pad ③Drum condition

Bosun Store
10 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
10.1 Hawse pipe ①Corrosion/Hole(Trace of leaking) ◘◘
10.2 Chain locker wall ①Corrosion/Hole
①Corrosion/Hole ②Packing ③Closing device ④Weathertight
10.3 Weather tight door
⑤No penetrating light from outside bosun store
10.4 Lifejacket ①Lighting ②Ship name/Port of registry ③Condition
①Condition (Glue/Zipper/Sewing parts, detached, sticked, rubber seal
10.5 Immersion suit status, etc)
②Check type & size(Check match with approval certificate)
10.6 Dewatering system (if installed) ①Remote control V/V working ②Sensor working
Poop Deck
11 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
11.1 Navigational lights ①Required angle ②No damage
①Coaming(Trace of leaking) ◘◘ ②Floating ball/Rubber packing in
11.2 Air pipe
head(Overhaul) ③Height
11.3 Small hatch ①Weathertight ②Closing device ③Corrosion/Hole ◘◘ ④Packing

Steering Gear Room & Em'cy Fire Pump Room

12 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
12.1 Em'cy lighting ①Operating test ②No damage
12.2 Steering gear ①Oil leakage ②L.O tank & alarm for hyd. pump ③Em’cy steering
①Starting(Several time if possible, instructing the caution of low draft
starting. Self ejecting function incl. vacuum pump, check for any
12.3 Em'cy fire pump leakage) ②Suction pressure ◘◘ ③Two jets of water(Fore/Bridge)◘◘
○4 Protection of suction or discharge piping penetrating E/R

⑤Overhauling the exhaust pipe if necessary

12.4 Insulation ①No Missing/Omission ②No breakaway

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①No holding back ②Working

12.5 Door with self-closing device
③Outboard condition(Check fire integrity, repair hole on door)
Engine Room
13 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
13.1 Fire detector ①Detector test ②Audible/Visible alarm ③Quantity
13.2 Portable fire extinguisher ①Contents replacing date ②Working test(Sampling) ③Hydro test date
①Insulation condition(Extension of insulation at intersections &
terminal points) ◘◘ ②Self-closing fire door(Check fire integrity, repair
13.3 Emergency escape trunk
hole on door) ③Em’cy lighting ④Minimum internal dimension of
enclosure, at least 800mm X 800mm(Keel laid on or after 2002.07.01)
13.4 Emergency lighting ①Working test ②No damage
13.5 Quick closing / Shut-off valve ①Working condition ②Any paralyzing by the bolt and Wood wedge
①No missing ② No breakaway/omission ③Hot space insulation
(Insulation: High Temp. fuel pipes and fitting connections and steam
13.6 Insulation, lagging pipes) ④Permanent repair and/or replacement required for the
temporarily repaired areas(Including cemented pipes and/or fitting
connections)
13.7 Jacketed pipe for high pressure fuel ①No missing part ②Drain box alarm
①Operation test of oil filtering equipment(15ppm alarm, auto-stop &
etc.) ◘◘ ②Filter & inner condition ③Use maker’s filter & spare filter
13.8 Oil filtering equipment ④Crew’s familiarity for equipment(operating and alarm test) ⑤Close
the discharge valve ⑥Shore connection(flange size) ⑦Operation
manual posting ⑧Removal of any manual valve on the sampling line
13.9 Direct line for discharging oily bilge ①To be removed if installed
①Bilge Q’ty◘◘ ②To be delivered to offshore if excessive
③Oil/water leakage of Main/Aux. machineries(Especially, purifier room)
13.10 E/Room floor(Cleanliness)
④No residual and oily rags
⑤No oil leaks from outer surface of welded fuel oil tanks(Pin hole)
①Level alarm ②Pump operation ③ Crew’s familiarity for equipment
(Operating and alarm test) ④Air diffuser & circulation line
13.11 Sewage equipment
⑤Confirmation of calculation sheet on sewage discharge ratio
⑥Shore connection(Flange size) ⑦Internal corrosion
①Operation Test ②Alarm Test ③Operation manual of manufacturer and
13.12 Incinerator
training history of PIC(keel laid or installed on or after 2000.01.01)
Watch keeping schedules(For ship
13.13 ①Watch keeping schedules established and posted
underway or at port)
Familiarization with engine room ①Familiarization with Engine Room machinery(Operations,
13.14
machinery maintenances and any relevant record)
①Working(Auto mode sampling test) ②Self-inspection record
13.15 Fixed local fire fighting system
③Familiarization ④Confirm no blind sector(Obstruction)
①F.O leakage alarm(M/E,G/E) ②M/E oil mist alarm (If fitted)
13.16 Alarms
③Bilge well level alarm, etc
①No holding back ②Working
13.17 Door with self closing device
③Outboard condition(Check fire integrity, repair hole on door)
Other Space
14 Results#
Item Checking Point (Test Method)
①Fire extinguisher(In case of fixed spray system, operating test)
14.1 Paint store ②Explosion-proof light ③Ventilator
④Insulation(Missing/Omission/Breakaway)
Remark
15
①Confirm the Ship Officers’ familiarization with maintenance procedure for safety equipment
②Ship crew’s familiarization with the Company’s Guidance for PSC detention prevention.(Especially, the malfunctioned items shall be
notified to PSC authority)
③Verification of SMS Manual for SPC Inspection

④Careful consideration of Self-Inspection and KR PSC-pre inspection for U.S. and Europe-bound vessels(especially for Korean-flagged ships)

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