Checklist

Marine Survey Preparation Checklist

• Survey permission from boat owner, and date and time of survey confirmed with owner.
• Date and time scheduled and confirmed with Ocean Ireland.
• Owner or representative at the boat, to operate systems.
• Marina or boatyard notified of survey date and time and\or haulout.
• All keys available for the engine, the cabin, and all cabinets and storage lockers.
• If the boat is stored at a private residence, make sure the owner of the property is aware of the survey. Any locked fence gates need to be unlocked.
• Have all ship’s papers — registration, documentation, manuals, and owner’s guides — on board and readily available.
• Details of any repairs should also be made available.
• Batteries charged and ready.
• AC shore power available.
• Fuel in fuel tanks.
• Engines tested and ready, keys available.
• Water in water tanks, water system tested.
• Heads checked and ready for inspection.
• Bilges cleaned and dried.
• Personal gear removed.
• Lazarettes, storage lockers, and all other storage areas emptied.
• Navigation lights, compass, electrical systems tested and ready.
• Required safety gear on board and tested, including PFDs, sound signaling devices, visual distress signals, and fire extinguishers.
• Bilge pumps tested and ready.
• Anchor and rode on board and ready for use.
• Payment arrangements confirmed with Ocean Ireland.