Marine Survey 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.