AVRA TOWAGE B.V.

TOW CHECKLIST
(only to be filled in when taking over or handing over a barge)

M.V...........................................(own vessel) Date:..................................

M.V...........................................(other vessel)

Barge no.:..................................

Before a tow is handed over or accepted, the tow is to be inspected. The master and /or
the chief officer conduct this inspection. This list is produced in duplicate, one for the
WagKaz vessel and one for the other vessel.

The following items are to be inspected: OK NA

Are all watertight doors and hatches closed?

Are no holes found which can affect the buoyancy of the object?

Is everything on board of the towed object is secured (if possible/applicable)?

Is there sufficient (navigation) lighting aboard the towed object?

Is the emergency towing gear available?

If available; are the pumps and auxiliary engines of the tow checked and it is
known how to use them?
Are no oil or other harmful substances leaking on the barge? (no hazard for the
environment)
Is the stability of the towed object sufficient?

Is the draft/trim within the safety margins for this journey?

Are the anchor(s) secured?

Is the deck cleared of loose equipment/lines?

Are all certificates available and valid? (see attached list)

Is the towing bridle properly connected and visually inspected?

When barge is manned are the procedures known by them and communication
lines clear?
Remarks:

Issue 2010 A
 AVRA TOWAGE B.V.
TOW CHECKLIST
(only to be filled in when taking over or handing over a barge)

Fill in the following list when a barge is handed over to or taken over from another vessel.
The certificates and survey reports are to be available and valid before towing the vessel.
If certain items are not applicable they can be crossed out of the list.

Ship's Certificates and reports Issued Expiry

General Construction data

Classification Certificate

Sea Worthiness Certificate

International Tonnage Certificate

International Load Line Certificate

International Load Line Certificate Supplement

Pollution Prevention Certificate

Report of Ships survey

Report of Class survey

Report of Hull survey

In dry-dock

Dry-docking between

Annual survey

Certificate on cargo equipment

Instructions on loading with bulk cargoes

NOTE:
- If certain item’s, certificates or reports are not in order or not available while
being applicable for the type of barge, the master is to consult the marine
supervisor, for further actions.

The master of the above-mentioned WagKaz vessel declares that the tow can be towed
safely in the circumstances known at the time of filling in this checklist.

Name master (ch. officer) ………………

Signature master (ch. officer): ………………

Issue 2010 A