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The specific surveys are to ensure that statutory requirements, in particular those for construction, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations, loading, stability, fire protection, maximum number of passengers, life saving appliances and the carriage of dangerous goods, radiocommunications and navigation are fulfilled and are for that purpose, and where applicable at least to include: the starting of the emergency generator, an inspection of emergency lighting, an inspection of the emergency source of power for radio-installations, a test of the public address system, a fire drill, including a demonstration of the ability to use firemen's outfits, the operation of the emergency fire-pump with two firehoses connected to the fire main line in operation, the testing of the remote emergency stop controls for fuel supply to boilers, main and auxiliary engines, and for ventilation fans, the testing of remote and local controls for the closing of fire dampers, the testing of fire detection and alarm systems, the testing of proper closing of fire doors, the operation of bilge pumps, the closing of watertight bulkhead doors; both from the local and remote control positions, a demonstration that shows that key crew members are acquainted with the damage control plan, the lowering of at least one rescue boat and one lifeboat to the water, starting and testing their propulsion and steering system, and recovering them from the water into their stowed position on board, the checking that all lifeboats and rescue boats correspond to the inventory, the testing of the ship's or craft's steering gear and auxiliary steering gear.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-03 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.