Section 14: General Appearance – Hull and Superstructure
Hull and deck condition, closures, lighting, stores, accommodation equipment, hospital readiness and safe access.
Vessel type alone does not determine applicability. Check each entry’s cargo, equipment and other conditions; this selector does not set an inspection response.
Hull condition and biofouling management
Hull condition and biofouling measures are inspected and recorded.
Open preparation guide →Permanent hull markings
Applicable hull markings are visible in contrasting colour.
Open preparation guide →Weather-deck condition
Weather decks are sound and free of loose rust scale.
Open preparation guide →Deck pipes and supports
Deck piping is maintained without significant deterioration or temporary repairs.
Open preparation guide →Doors, windows and closures
Safety closures are serviceable and not defeated.
Open preparation guide →Weather-deck vents and air pipes
Vents are sound, identified and protected against water ingress.
Open preparation guide →Hatch and cargo-space identification
Hatch numbers match the loading documents and are visible.
Open preparation guide →Masts, stays and external lighting
Mast fittings and fitted deck/hold lighting are maintained.
Open preparation guide →Cargo-light electrical and fire safety
Cargo lights are inspected and isolated where needed to protect cargo.
Open preparation guide →External electrical equipment
Weather-deck and accommodation-surround electrical equipment is sound.
Open preparation guide →Chemical, gas and flammable stores
Hazardous stores are segregated, ventilated and appropriately equipped.
Open preparation guide →Accommodation and deck stores
Stores are clean and tidy.
Open preparation guide →Accommodation electrics and galley appliances
Electrical appliances and fryer safeguards are in good order.
Open preparation guide →Refrigerated spaces and door alarms
Refrigerated spaces retain safe access, temperature and condition.
Open preparation guide →Ship’s elevator
A fitted lift has competent maintenance and documented inspections.
Open preparation guide →Hospital and medical stores
The fitted hospital is hygienic, appropriately supplied and reserved for medicine.
Open preparation guide →Guardrails, access and deck-cargo securing
Access structures and deck securing are sound, with effective rail height.
Open preparation guide →No matching entries found.
References 14.7 and 14.14 were removed in RISQ 3.2. Removed references are excluded from active entries.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.