Run Cruise Ship Tender Boat Pre-Operation Inspection — Free

Inspection Details

Vessel identification recorded

Record tender boat name, ID number, or hull identifier.

Inspection date and time recorded

Document when the pre-operation inspection was completed.

Assigned coxswain identified

Record the name or employee ID of the operator assigned for this run.

Engine, Fuel, and Mechanical Readiness

Engine starts normally and idles without abnormal noise or vibration critical (required)

Verify the engine starts on demand and runs smoothly at idle.

Yes No N/A

Fuel level sufficient for planned transfer and reserve critical (required)

Record fuel quantity or percentage and confirm it meets the planned route requirement.

Engine oil level within operating range critical (required)

Confirm oil level is within the manufacturer operating range and no active leak is present.

Yes No N/A

Cooling system and bilge area free of leaks or abnormal water accumulation critical (required)

Inspect for fuel, oil, coolant, or water leaks in the engine compartment and bilge.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Required Safety Equipment

Life ring present, accessible, and in serviceable condition critical (required)

Confirm a life ring is onboard, unobstructed, and ready for immediate use.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Required life jackets available for all passengers and crew critical (required)

Verify the number of life jackets meets or exceeds the maximum persons onboard.

Yes No N/A

Fire extinguisher present, charged, and accessible critical (required)

Confirm required fire extinguisher(s) are mounted or stored for immediate access and show a valid charge indicator.

Yes No N/A

Bilge pump operational critical (required)

Test bilge pump operation or verify operational status before departure.

Yes No N/A

Passenger Capacity, Posting, and Boarding Controls

Passenger capacity posting visible and legible critical (required)

Confirm the maximum passenger capacity sign is posted where passengers and crew can see it.

Yes No N/A

Planned passenger count does not exceed posted capacity critical (required)

Record the planned passenger count for this trip and verify it is within posted limits.

Boarding area clear and safe for passenger transfer critical (required)

Check that boarding surfaces, handholds, and access points are clear of trip hazards and obstructions.

Yes No N/A

Coxswain Qualification and Operational Authorization

Assigned coxswain holds current authorization for this vessel critical (required)

Verify the operator is authorized, trained, and approved to operate the tender boat.

Yes No N/A

Required operating credentials verified critical (required)

Confirm the coxswain's license, certification, or company qualification is current and available for review.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Crew briefed on route, weather, and emergency procedures

Verify the coxswain and crew have reviewed the transfer route, weather conditions, passenger handling, and emergency actions.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Cruise Ship Tender Boat Pre-Operation Inspection

Inspection Details

Engine, Fuel, and Mechanical Readiness

Required Safety Equipment

Passenger Capacity, Posting, and Boarding Controls

Coxswain Qualification and Operational Authorization

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