When it is needed
If a report on repairs, vessel condition, damage or a navigational incident needs assessment.
What we examine
- Technical report
- Appendices and calculations
- Original vessel data
Materials to prepare
- Complete document
- Questions posed
- Vessel documentation
- Cited sources and comments
Sample questions
- Are the object and subject of the check defined correctly?
- Do the methods correspond to the task examined?
- Is the selection of input data justified?
- Have inaccessible areas and measurement errors been considered?
- Do the conclusions follow from the results?
How the work is carried out
- Analysis of the task and sources
- Checking methods and calculations
- Reasoned technical comments
Result
A review linking comments to the object, pages and their significance for the conclusions.
What affects the conclusions
A new conclusion about the condition of an inaccessible structure may require a separate inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Are navigation calculations checked?
Yes, if original files, the coordinate system and assumptions used are provided.
Can a report be checked without inspecting the vessel?
A text review can; new on-site findings depend on whether access is needed.