How would you prepare your ship for safety equipment survey? With easy to remember sequence! 

How would you prepare your ship for safety equipment survey? With easy to remember sequence!
PREPARATION FOR SEQ SURVEY
LSA
1. Muster list updated and posted in conspicuous position
2. Lifejacket donning instructions posted in conspicuous positions
3. Emergency stations directed by arrows
4. Lifeboats and associated equipments are maintained and in good condition
5. Life raft serviced annually and marked as per SOLAS
6. Launching instructions of all survival crafts are displayed near the craft
7. No. of lifebuoys are as per SOLAS. Their markings, symbols, life lines, smoke signals are in good condition
8. Bridge pyrotechnics are adequate and in good condition as per SOLAS
9. Emergency lights and general alarms are in good condition
FFA
1. Fire control plans displayed in conspicuous places
2. Copies of fire plans are available in fire wallet
3. Fire detection system in good condition
4. Main and emergency fire pumps in good condition
5. Fire hoses, nozzles, fire hose boxes in good condition and stowed properly
6. International shore connection in proper place and location marked properly
7. Location of fireman’s outfit marked. All associated equipments are adequate as per SOLAS and in good condition
8. No. of fireman’s outfits, BA sets, air bottles are adequate as per SOLAS and in good condition
9. Portable fire extinguishers in good condition, properly maintained, marked and uses appropriate colors as per SOLAS
10. Fire main system, isolating valves, hydrants in good and operational condition
11.Fixed fire extinguishing system in good condition
OTHER ITEMS
1. Navigation lights, shapes, sound signaling appliances in good condition
2. Magnetic compass in good condition, and deviation curve, compass error book are properly maintained
3. Radar, arpa, echo sounder, gyro compass, position fixing instruments, log, ROTI in good condition
4. Adequate and up to date charts and publications are onboard
5. Pilot ladder in good condition
6. IG system on tanker must checked to be operational and in good condition. All important alarms are working!