Uncrewed Surface Vessel Inspection
- Recommended Practice
- September 2025
This document provides comprehensive guidelines and a recommended practice framework for the inspection of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs).
The document serves as a detailed checklist and reference for inspectors, operators, and stakeholders to ensure the safety, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance of USVs.
Contents
- Report Overview
- Vessel Particulars
- Previous Inspections
- Certification and Publications
- Safety Management System
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
- Maritime Labour Convention 2006
- Vessel and Cyber Security
- Crew Management
- Crew Qualifications
- Life-Saving Appliances
- Firefighting Appliances
- Pollution Prevention
- General Appearance
- Bridge, Navigation and Communications Equipment
- Machinery Space
- Mooring, Towing and Lifting Equipment
- Construction and Stability
- Supplement 1 – Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems
- Supplement 2 – Survey Equipment
- Supplement 3 – SOLAS
- Supplement 4 – Energy Storage Systems
Revision
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Rev. - September 2025Initial publication