Resources for surveyors
Surveyor publications and forms
Surveyor recognition framework[PDF: 323kB, 20 pages] Guidance on applying for recognition as a surveyor[PDF: 193Kb, 9 pages] Applying for or renewal of recognition as a surveyor form[PDF: 294kB, 8 pages] Apply for recognition as a compass adjuster form [PDF: 295Kb, 8 pages] Fit and proper person form[PDF: 50Kb, 6 pages] Authorisation and recognition as a recognised organisation application form [PDF: 234kB, 7 pages]MOSS
General guidelines
Templates
Use the template below to issue a Certificate of Survey when the ship is not or not yet required to have an Annex VI Endorsement to confirm compliance with Part 199. Certificate of Survey template[DOC: 105Kb, 2 pages]
MOSS for operators
Developing a survey plan[PDF: 100Kb, 15 pages] Survey plan template[DOC: 161Kb, 16 pages]General exemptions
Ballast water management (BWM)
Surveyors
Ballast water management surveyor guidelines[PDF: 271kB, 10 pages] Ballast water management survey checklist[PDF: 242kB, 7 pages] Ballast water management for Recognised Organisations[PDF: 305kB, 14 pages] Exemption information - Ballast water management[PDF: 516kB, 4 pages]
Operators / vessel owners
Ballast water management guidelines[PDF: 1.67Mb, 45 pages] Ballast water management approval form[PDF: 289kb, 8 pages] Ballast water management plan approval form[PDF: 242kb, 8 pages] Director’s guidelines for ballast water management equivalent compliance[PDF: 230kb, 6 pages] Ballast water management equivalent compliance form[PDF: 206kb, 5 pages]
Air pollution prevention from ships
Surveyors
Survey Report for Annex VI endorsement for ships less than 400GT template[DOCX: 607kB, 8 pages] Survey Report for Annex VI endorsement for domestic ships 400GT or more template[DOCX: 70kB, 11 pages] Certificate of Survey with Annex VI survey for ships 400GT or more[DOCX: 21.5kB, 4 pages]
Use the template below for any initial survey of ships. From 1 January 2023 you can also use this template for renewal surveys for international ships, and domestic ships from 1 April 2023. Certificate of Survey with Annex VI endorsement for ships less than 400GT template[DOCX: 23kB, 3 pages]
Use the template below for an intermediate survey where a valid certificate of survey already exists. Standalone Annex VI endorsement template[DOCX: 21kB, 2 pages]
Operators / vessel owners
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)
MLC Certificate application form[PDF: 193kB, 6 pages] DMLC Part I example[PDF: 101kB, 8 pages] DMLC Part II blank template[DOC: 105Kb, 2 pages] Delegated persons checklist[PDF: 177kB, 6 pages]