Before Your Marine Survey — Vessel Readiness Checklist

Have the vessel make, model and location available.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Have keys available so lockers and compartments can be accessed.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Clear stored gear from compartments and bilges, where safe, and arrange safe shore access.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Arrange out-of-water access separately, only if included in the agreed scope.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Visible seacocks and through-hull fittings can be accessed for inspection.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Bilges can be viewed for cleanliness and signs of water ingress.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Arrange safe, authorised operator demonstrations of manual and automatic bilge pumps, float switches and high-water alarm, if fitted.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Visible hoses and clamps can be accessed without disconnecting anything.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Arrange access to oil and coolant level checks where safe, with the engine stopped and cool.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Engine compartments can be accessed to view fluid leaks, corrosion, belts, hoses, raw-water strainers and filters.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Visible fuel lines, filters and water separators can be viewed without opening connections.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Have engine service history available; arrange for the owner/operator to be present and in control of any start-up or tests.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Batteries, terminal connections and cables can be viewed without touching live parts.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Charger and shore-power equipment can be visually inspected; do not open or work on energised systems.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Arrange for an authorised operator to demonstrate navigation and house lights, if fitted.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Arrange for an authorised operator to power navigation electronics for inspection, if fitted.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Helm and controls can be accessed; arrange an operator demonstration of steering within the agreed scope.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Accessible hull areas, deck fittings, anchor, chain and shackles can be viewed safely.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Have applicable lifejackets, EPIRB, flares, VHF and fire extinguishers available, with expiry or service information.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Equipment labels and serial numbers can be viewed where safely accessible.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Have current vessel registration papers (WA Department of Transport, as applicable), HIN or other identification, and engine details available.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Have available service and maintenance history, invoices and previous survey reports, where held.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

For insurance surveys, have applicable insurance documents and the insurer’s survey instructions available.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Have available manuals and evidence of safety-equipment servicing, where applicable and held.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Have owner/broker permission for access and the inspection.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Have the agreed survey scope available, including any separately arranged optional tests.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Arrange haul-out or sea trial only if specifically included and agreed.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A

Arrange for the seller or a competent, authorised operator to be available for demonstrations.

Status: Not marked □ Ready · □ Needs attention · □ N/A