INITIAL MACHINERY & ENGINEERING
SURVEY REPORT
This report is the National Regulator’s preferred method for accredited marine surveyors to monitor and record the initial
construction or alteration – machinery and engineering survey for a Domestic Commercial Vessel. It is neither mandatory nor
intended to be provided to the vessel owner.
Vessel Details
Vessel name
Unique identifier
Owner of vessel
Builder of vessel
Measured length Lm (metres)
Vessel service category
Surveyor identification number
Name of surveyor
Bilge System
Action carried out, initial and date
Item
Builder/Owner
Surveyor
R
EV
DV
DV
DV
DV
V
V
V
V
Drive mechanism for pumps are
guarded
V
V
Bilge suction is fitted with a mud box,
strum box or strainer (for vessels ≥
20m)
V
V
V
V
Number, type and capacity of bilge
pumps is correct
Piping used in the bilge system is of the
correct material, thickness and
diameter
Flexible hose are correct lengths and
clipping
Surveyor Comments
Bilge system arranged to prevent back
flooding
Bilge suctions arranged to facilitate
drainage of water over a range of heels
Manifold with non-return valves (for
vessels ≥ 25m)
Key:
D – Dimensional Check
R – Record of item / specification
E – Examine/Endorse Record
T – Test / Trial
H – Hold and contact surveyor
V – Visual Inspection
M – Monitor
W – Witness
AMSA509 (10/16) Page 1 of 5
Inlets & Discharges
Action carried out, initial and date
Item
Builder/Owner
Surveyor
V
V
R
V
V
V
D
DV
V
V
Surveyor Comments
Inlets and discharges are fitted with
valves or cocks as required
Valves and cocks are made of bronze,
ductile steel or equivalent material
Valves greater than 50mm bore are
flanged type
Stand pipes are at least 1.25 times the
required thickness of the hull plating
Suitably sized removable gratings are
fitted on the outside of all seawater
inlets
Key:
D – Dimensional Check
R – Record of item / specification
E – Examine/Endorse Record
T – Test / Trial
H – Hold and contact surveyor
V – Visual Inspection
M – Monitor
W – Witness
Exhaust System
Action carried out, initial and date
Item
Builder/Owner
Surveyor
DV
DV
V
V
V
V
V
V
Surveyor Comments
Piping used in the exhaust system is
suitable
Exhaust piping and silencers are watercooled, shielded or insulated
Exhaust incorporates a riser or other
device to prevent back flooding
Discharge is fitted with a non-return
valve, flap or other permitted
arrangement
Key:
D – Dimensional Check
R – Record of item / specification
E – Examine/Endorse Record
T – Test / Trial
H – Hold and contact surveyor
V – Visual Inspection
M – Monitor
W – Witness
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Monitors, Alarms and Shutdowns
Action carried out, initial and date
Item
Builder/Owner
Surveyor
V
V
VT
VW
T
W
T
W
RV
EV
T
W
Vessel is fitted with essential monitoring
instrumentation
Surveyor Comments
Engine oil pressure
Exhaust water outlet temp
Engine gearbox oil pressure
Charging rate of generator
Battery meter
Engine RPM
Rudder position inidcator
Vessel fitted with bilge alarms (as
required) audible at the bridge
Vessel fitted with sufficient audible or
visual engine alarms
Remote shutdown of main propulsion
engines
Any fuel transfer system(s) are fitted
with a relief valve
Any fuel transfer system(s) have
shutdowns both inside and outside the
space containing the pump
Key:
D – Dimensional Check
R – Record of item / specification
E – Examine/Endorse Record
T – Test / Trial
H – Hold and contact surveyor
V – Visual Inspection
M – Monitor
W – Witness
Identification of Machinery Controls and Equipment
Action carried out, initial and date
Item
Builder/Owner
Surveyor
V
V
V
V
V
V
Surveyor Comments
Bilge Manifold labelling (for vessels >
25m)
Piping, valves & cocks easily
identifiable by form, colour, symbol or
word.
Air pipes, vents & sounding pipes easily
identifiable by form, colour, symbol or
word.
Key:
D – Dimensional Check
R – Record of item / specification
E – Examine/Endorse Record
T – Test / Trial
H – Hold and contact surveyor
V – Visual Inspection
M – Monitor
W – Witness
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Air Pressure Systems
Action carried out, initial and date
Item
Unfired pressure vessels are
designed, constructed & tested in
accordance with AS1210 or class
rules.
Builder/Owner
Surveyor
RV
EV
V
V
V
V
V
V
RV
EV
Surveyor Comments
Air compressors have one or more
suitably sized relief valves
The air compressor air cooler is fitted
with a relief valve or safety diaphragm
A pressure gauge is fitted between
the air compressor after cooler and
discharge
Pressure piping used in compressed
air systems meets the specifications
of AS 4041
Key:
D – Dimensional Check
R – Record of item / specification
E – Examine/Endorse Record
T – Test / Trial
H – Hold and contact surveyor
V – Visual Inspection
M – Monitor
W – Witness
Hydraulic Systems
Action carried out, initial and date
Item
Builder/Owner
Surveyor
V
V
V
V
RV
EV
RV
EV
V
V
Surveyor Comments
Hydraulic pumps have pressure relief
protection on the discharge side
Hydraulic fluid is non-flammable or
has a flashpoint ≥ 157ºC
Hydraulic hose complies with AS
3791
Hydraulic piping complies with AS
4041
Nylon tubing is only used in hand
hydraulic systems and is installed
within the limitations of the standard
Key:
D – Dimensional Check
R – Record of item / specification
E – Examine/Endorse Record
T – Test / Trial
H – Hold and contact surveyor
V – Visual Inspection
M – Monitor
W – Witness
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Refrigeration Systems
Action carried out, initial and date
Item
Refrigeration’s systems are designed,
constructed and tested in accordance
with AS/NZS 1677.1 & 1677.2
Builder/Owner
Surveyor
R
E
V
V
T
W
T
W
VT
VT
Surveyor Comments
Spaces containing refrig machinery
are ventilated to the outside air
Refrigerated spaces are fitted with an
alarm that can only be activated and
cancelled from within the space and
that is audible from outside the space.
Refrigerated space has means to
locate exit and alarm in the event of
power failure
Doors to refrigerated spaces can be
operated from both inside and outside
the space
Key:
D – Dimensional Check
R – Record of item / specification
E – Examine/Endorse Record
T – Test / Trial
H – Hold and contact surveyor
V – Visual Inspection
M – Monitor
W – Witness
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