Maritime Flag State Audit Checklist
General Information
| Audit Reference |
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| Auditor(s) |
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| Audited Administration |
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1. Legislative Framework & Responsibilities
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Yes/No |
Findings/Comments |
| Is there a national legal framework supporting flag State implementation? |
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| Are responsibilities of the Administration clearly defined? |
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| Is accountability of duties and functions established? |
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2. Delegation of Authority
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Yes/No |
Findings/Comments |
| Are authorization procedures for recognized organizations in place? |
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| Are oversight and monitoring of delegated agencies conducted? |
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3. Certification & Inspection
| Item |
Yes/No |
Findings/Comments |
| Are all required statutory certificates issued and updated? |
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| Are regular inspections/audits carried out as required? |
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| Is there a record-keeping system for ship certification? |
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4. Manning & Training
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Yes/No |
Findings/Comments |
| Are STCW requirements being fulfilled? |
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| Is there a system for issuing seafarers’ documents? |
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5. Safety, Security & Accident Reporting
| Item |
Yes/No |
Findings/Comments |
| Is there a mechanism for incident/accident investigation? |
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| Are security requirements under SOLAS observed? |
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6. Environmental Protection
| Item |
Yes/No |
Findings/Comments |
| Are MARPOL requirements implemented and enforced? |
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7. Continuous Improvement & Corrective Action
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Yes/No |
Findings/Comments |
| Is there a procedure for handling non-conformities and corrective actions? |
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| Is performance regularly reviewed for improvement? |
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Additional Notes