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DP2 VESSEL PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
INSPECTION SUMMARY
This report documents the findings of a pre-purchase condition inspection
conducted on the DP2 vessel [ ]on [insert date] at [insert location].
The inspection was carried out by [Inspector Name] representing
[Company Name]. The purpose of the inspection was to assess the overall
condition, certification status, machinery performance, dynamic positioning
systems, and compliance of the vessel with respect to classification,
statutory, and operational standards prior to purchase.
VESSEL DETAILS
Item
Vessel Name
IMO Number
Call Sign
Flag State
Year Built / Builder
Class Society
DP Class: DP2
Owner / Manager
Type (e.g. OSV / AHTS / PSV /
MPSV)
Deadweight (DWT)
Gross / Net Tonnage
Length Overall (LOA)
Breadth
Depth
Draft (max)
Accommodation Capacity
CLASSIFICATION & CERTIFICATION
Item Remarks
Class Status (notations, DP class,
additional notations)
Last Class Survey / Dry Dock
(dates, location, findings)
Special Survey Due Dates
Flag Statutory Certificates - Safety
Construction
Flag Statutory Certificates - Safety
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Equipment
Flag Statutory Certificates - Safety
Radio
Flag Statutory Certificates - Load
Line
Flag Statutory Certificates - IOPP
Flag Statutory Certificates - ISM
DOC / SMC
Flag Statutory Certificates - ISPS
ISSC
Flag Statutory Certificates - MLC
Certificate
Ballast Water Management
Certificate
Antifouling Certificate
DP Documentation - FMEA & trials
report
DP Documentation - Proving trials
records
DP Documentation - Capability
plots
DP Documentation - Annual trials
report
DP Documentation - Incident log /
failure records
DP Documentation - Maintenance
records
Crane / lifting gear certificates
Gas freeing certificate (if tank
spaces)
Cargo gear register
HULL & STRUCTURE
Item Remarks
External hull condition
Underwater hull
condition
Superstructure
condition
Ballast tanks / void
spaces condition
Cargo deck condition
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MACHINERY
Item Remarks
Main engines details
and condition
Gearboxes, clutches,
shafting
Thrusters details and
condition
Generators details and
condition
Emergency generator
condition
PMS evidence
Recent maintenance
history
Fuel/lube/cooling
systems condition
DYNAMIC POSITIONING SYSTEM
Item Remarks
DP control console
details and condition
Power management
system redundancy
DP sensors (gyro, MRU,
DGPS, wind, HPR)
UPS backup systems
Split bus config &
protection devices
DP documentation
reviewed
Any DP incidents in last
24 months
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION
Item Remarks
Radar x2 condition
ECDIS model & chart
update status
AIS condition
GMDSS equipment
condition
Magnetic / gyro
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compass condition
Autopilot condition
Pilot plug condition /
location
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Item Remarks
Lifeboats / rescue boats
condition & certs
Life rafts condition &
hydro release
Life jackets / immersion
suits inventory
Fire detection system
condition
Fixed fire suppression
system condition
Portable extinguishers
service status
ACCOMMODATION
Item Remarks
General cleanliness /
maintenance
Galley equipment
condition
Mess rooms / lounges
condition
HVAC function
Sanitary systems
condition
DECK MACHINERY & CARGO SYSTEMS
Item Remarks
Cranes type, SWL,
condition, certs
Winches type, capacity,
maintenance
Towing pins, shark
jaws, stern roller
condition
Deck fittings condition
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TANKS
Item Remarks
Bunker tanks condition
Fresh water tanks
condition
Sewage / grey water
tanks condition
Sludge / bilge tanks
condition
DOCUMENTATION REVIEW
Item Remarks
ISM manuals & procedures
DP manuals / procedures
Maintenance records (2 yrs)
Log books (deck, engine, DP)
Oil record books
Garbage record books
Dry dock reports
OBSERVATIONS / DEFECTS
Item Remarks
Significant issues found
Deferred maintenance
Outstanding class conditions
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Overall condition
Suitability for intended service
Repairs required
Survey requirements due
Suggested upgrades
This pre-purchase inspection report reflects the condition of the vessel as observed on
the date and at the location of the inspection. The findings, recommendations, and
conclusions are based on visual inspections, review of available documentation, and
functional checks where practical, without disassembly or disruption to vessel
operations. All reviewed certificates and records are noted as per their availability and
validity at the time of inspection. Any missing, expired, or incomplete documents should
be addressed prior to purchase or delivery. Defects, deferred maintenance, and
class/statutory conditions identified in this report should be rectified or further
evaluated as necessary. This report does not constitute a warranty of the vessel’s
seaworthiness, fitness for purpose, or condition of systems or structure beyond what
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was accessible or observable during the inspection. A more detailed assessment may be
recommended during dry dock or specialized surveys.
INSPECTOR DETAILS
Inspector Name
Company
Signature
Date
