Passenger list provided Modern life jackets with distress lights and whistles
Older, badly serviced ferry No security control during check-in Signs are not enough overall; signs for emergency exits are confusing Illuminated strips are partially damaged Announcements are generally made in Greek only No safety instructions over loudspeakers or on video Notice showing what to do in an emergency only provided on cabin doors and assembly points Car deck was not locked during the crossing Door to engine room open, hence greater risk of fire Despite bad weather, HGV were not secured with lashings Oil barrels were not secured on the car deck Some of the fire alarm devices on the passenger deck were loose Old sprinkler system defective Fire hoses are old and dirty, hydrants rusty and partially covered with dried foam Fire extinguishers and signs at the assembly point were partially obstructed by artificial flowers and plant Box with life jackets tied up with ropes No distress lights on lifebelts (these are kept on the bridge to prevent theft) No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Exterior walls of rescue boats damaged Some of the containers with life rafts were not closed watertight Emergency training of the crew poor, service staff completely unaware
Note:
The captain refused to grant access to the bridge and the engine room
Modern, luxurious ship Passenger list provided Facilities for passengers with restricted mobility Anti-slip flooring on the outer promenade deck Detailed safety instructions over loudspeakers and on video in both Greek and English Demonstration showing how to use life jackets No access to the car decks during the crossing Fire dampers and ventilation flaps close automatically State-of-the-art rescue equipment, well serviced Life jackets with distress lights and whistles in the cabins as well as in lockers and boxes on deck Two evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Two rescue motorboats provided The crew is friendly and ready to assist Crew on the whole and the fire brigade in particular are well trained and competent Communication with the crew was good, the entire crew speaks English Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Technical equipment very well serviced Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Layout plans partially lack location details
Note:
Fast and well-practiced fire drill carried out on the car deck during the test
Modern, comfortable ship Passenger list provided Facilities for passengers with restricted mobility, lift and designated cabins Passenger area brightly lit Safety facilities are very well signposted Efficient sprinkler system Fire fighting equipment is modern and very professional Life jackets with distress lights and whistles in the cabins as well as in lockers at the assembly points and in boxes on deck Two evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Crew is very friendly and co-operative Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew The bridge features state-of-the-art equipment Automatic radar identification of ships
No security control during check-in Layout plans are too small, partially without location details and without any details of safety facilities No safety instructions over loudspeakers or on video for passengers who come on board at different island ports Car deck was not locked during the crossing Insufficient rescue equipment, so that it may not be possible to evacuate passengers quickly; chutes from one of the evacuation systems were being serviced on land at the time of testing One of the two life rafts was tied up with a belt Black box on board, but not in operation at the time of testing
Modern, comfortable ship Passenger list provided Facilities for passengers with restricted mobility, lift and designated cabins Passenger area brightly lit Safety facilities are very well signposted Very detailed safety instructions over loudspeakers and on video in Greek and English, video with German subtitles Efficient sprinkler system No access to the car deck during the crossing HGVs were securely positioned in place with lashings Fire fighting equipment is modern and very professional Fire dampers and ventilation flaps close automatically Modern life jackets with distress lights and whistles in lockers in the recreation rooms and in boxes on deck Two evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Crew is very friendly and co-operative Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew The bridge features state-of-the-art equipment Automatic radar identification of ships
No security control during check-in Layout plans partially without location details and without any details of safety facilities No safety instructions over loudspeakers or on video for passengers who come on board at different island ports After the car deck was locked, crew did not check whether there were any passengers still there Distress light on one lifebelt defective Black box on board, but not in operation at the time of testing
Passenger list provided Detailed safety instructions over loudspeakers in Croatian, English and German HGVs were securely positioned in place with lashings Older safety and rescue equipment, however, well serviced Modern life jackets with distress lights and whistles for adults and children in boxes on deck Two evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Communication with the crew was good, the entire crew speaks English Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
Older, less comfortable ship No security control during check-in Some passenger cabins below the waterline Layout plans small and with no details of safety facilities Obsolete sprinkler system Car deck was not locked during the crossing Doors to engine room open, hence greater risk of fire Fire extinguishing points on deck can only be opened with keys that are chained in place No rescue boats with hard tops, three boats had not motor Video surveillance of the car deck is poor
Small ship, well maintained and clean Passenger area brightly lit How to use life jackets demonstrated on a dummy Two evacuation systems (chutes and life rafts) The crew is friendly and co-operative Regular emergency drills
No security control during check-in No passenger lists Fire doors open, no automatic closing device One emergency exit obstructed Safety instructions over loudspeakers are poor, tape is partially defective No safety instructions on video, according to the captain, the video cassette is defective No notices stating what to do in the case of an emergency No sprinkler system Car deck was not locked during the crossing Only two lifebelts with distress lights Life jackets for adults in a locker that was marked as holding life jackets for children Life raft for 575 passengers, for those remaining only life floats serve as buoyancy aids for passengers in the water No black box
Note:
This ship operates during the day only and in coastal waters and has no cabins, this is why it has a special permit for insufficient rescue equipment
Passenger list provided Detailed safety instructions over loudspeakers in English, Greek and German, on video in English and Greek Demonstration showing how to use life jackets Two evacuation systems (chutes and life rafts)
Old, outdated ship No security control during check-in No illuminated strips along corridors and on stairs An emergency exit in the restaurant was closed and obstructed by a table and chairs No layout plans No notices stating what to do in the case of an emergency Outdated and poor sprinkler system Car deck was not locked during the crossing Only certain HGVs were secured by lashings The lifebelts are marked only in Greek letters Box with life jackets tied up with ropes Life jackets are old and worn out Container with life rafts was not closed watertight The marking of the helicopter winch pad is partially painted over
Note:
The crew was not willing to co-operate during the test and was very hostile; some of the crew members were instructed to monitor the testers
The captain refused to grant access to the bridge and the engine room and refused to disclose any information whatsoever
The ship's documents were not disclosed
The testers were not allowed to take photographs or to film
Older ferry, however, well serviced Passenger list provided Illuminated, detailed notices stating what to do in an emergency in English and Croatian No access to the car deck during the crossing HGVs were securely positioned in place with lashings Crew is very friendly, motivated and co-operative Communication with the crew was good, the entire crew speaks English Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
This ship is not so comfortable No security control during check-in Some passenger cabins below the waterline and below the car deck Layout plans are very small and with no details of safety facilities Illuminated strips along corridors and stairs are partially loose Loudspeaker volume was too low whilst safety instructions were being announced and were hence almost impossible to understand No sprinkler system in the recreation rooms Fire extinguishing points are poorly serviced, boxes are rusty, hydrants difficult to operate, no tools provided Boxes with life jackets for children were almost impossible to find Only one evacuation system (chutes and life rafts) Access to the rescue boats and life rafts was prevented by a railing door that was secured with a padlock No rescue boats with hard tops
Modern, large ship with considerable comfort, well maintained and very clean Facilities for passengers with restricted mobility, stair life, designated cabins and toilets Passenger list provided Passenger area brightly lit Very clear signs Demonstration showing how to use life jackets Efficient sprinkler system Life jackets with distress lights and whistles in the cabins as well as in lockers at the assembly points and in boxes on the decks Fire fighting equipment is modern and very professional Fire dampers and ventilation flaps close automatically State-of-the-art rescue equipment, well serviced Two evacuation systems (chutes and life rafts) Two rescue motorboats Crew is very friendly and co-operative Communication with the crew was good, the entire crew speaks English Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Layout plans are too small and illegible One emergency exit in the playground area obstructed Safety instructions over loudspeakers are poor, with interruptions, but no repetitions No safety instructions on video, although available according to the captain Car deck was not locked during the crossing HGVs were parked very closely on one of the car decks, in another they obstructed the fire extinguishing points, boxes with life jackets and exits HGVs lashed in place with four chains, however, the chains were not correctly stressed; one HGV was not secured by lashings at all Two fire protection doors were held open by a rope or wire, respectively Distress light on one lifebelt defective
Note:
Members of the fire brigade were out of their depth during the test; no water at the hydrant for a long time
Modern, very well-equipped ship Security control during check-in Passenger list provided Signs easily identified Wide corridors without obstacles and with handrails Conspicuous illuminated strips along escape routes Fire fighting equipment is modern and professional Fire extinguishing stations fitted with walkie-talkies Easy access to life jackets which are orderly stored on shelves According to the captain, special evacuation chutes enable the evacuation of passengers and crew within half an hour Two rescue motorboats fitted with hard tops Crew ready to assist and motivated Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Ship can be easily and quickly manoeuvred Large screen for video surveillance of the car decks on the state-of-the-art bridge Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board No safety instructions over loudspeakers or on video
Older ship, however, well serviced and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment Passenger list provided Wide corridors with handrails Clear notices stating what to do in an emergency located near the assembly points Stairways leading to the car decks were secured by doors Warning lights flash at the threshold to the car decks Layout plans in the car decks Four evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts), well marked Two rescue motorboats provided Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in No safety instructions on video
Note:
It was not possible to talk to the captain, it was not permitted to talk to crew members
Older ship, however, very well serviced Safety control of vehicles Passenger list provided Signs easily identified Detailed safety instructions on video, video presentation is announced in advance No access to the car decks during the crossing, passengers are very clearly informed of this Rescue boats fitted with hard tops Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
Ship is very well serviced Passenger list provided Chief safety officer on board Detailed safety instructions on video, video presentation is announced in advance Information leaflets on the car deck, brochure with safety information in the cabins Playful safety instructions for children Fire extinguishing stations fitted with walkie-talkies Heat-sensor camera on standby in the event of smoke Fire brigade equipped with light-weight compressed-air cylinders Very good life jackets with sleeves, legs and hoods Evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) on board Two rescue motorboats provided Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Some passenger cabins are on the same level as the waterline Parts of a corridor filled with tables from the restaurant, this could cause an obstruction in an emergency Sprinkler system is not fitted throughout (there were no sprinklers all over the ship) Only two of the six rescue boats are fitted with hard tops
Note:
This ferry is to be taken out of service at the end of 2004
Older ship, however, well serviced Random luggage checks by the police during boarding Passenger list provided Very efficient sprinkler system Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Four evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Two rescue motorboats provided Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No safety instructions on video The rope cordoning off the stairway leading to the car deck was not pulled across during the outbound crossing (after the testers notified the crew of this, it was pulled across on the return crossing) A door leading to the upper car deck was open Fire hose in the lower car deck was not correctly stowed A wide stairs leading to the front evacuation chutes leads to a narrow flight of stairs, this could result in panic caused by crowding
Older ship, however, very well serviced Passenger list provided Safety instructions on video, additional leaflet with safety information Fire extinguishing stations fitted with walkie-talkies Two rescue motorboats provided Crew ready to assist and motivated Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Some passenger cabins are on the same level as the waterline Assembly points were not identified on the layout plans at the time of testing Sprinkler system is not fitted throughout (there were no sprinklers all over the ship) Distress light on a lifebelt did not work No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts)
Note:
Fire drill during the test in the port in Kiel, followed by a manoeuvre discussion with the entire crew
A water mist extinguishing system was being installed at the time of testing
Harwich/ Great Britain - Hoek van Holland/ Holland
North Sea
Crossing time according to timetable:
7 hours
Flag:
Holland
Port of registry:
Hoek van Holland
Shipping company:
Stena Line
Year built:
2001
Design/type:
Ro-Ro passenger ferry
Maximum number of passengers:
400
Test date:
16/ 17 March 2004
Strengths and weaknesses:
Modern, well-equipped ship Careful baggage checks during boarding Passenger list provided Parking for the handicapped on the car deck, cabins for the handicapped near the information desk Signs easily identified Sufficient handrails, also in the restaurant Rescue boats fitted with hard tops Two rescue motorboats provided Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No safety instructions on video Translation error in the Dutch version of the notices stating what to do in an emergency Assembly point is incorrectly identified in the layout plan No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts)
Older ship, however, well serviced Passenger list provided Fire extinguishing stations fitted with walkie-talkies Boxes with fire extinguishers and fire hoses with plexiglass covers so that they can be easily identified and removed Crew ready to assist and motivated Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Some passenger cabins are on the same level as the waterline or below No safety instructions over loudspeakers or video despite being announced Sprinkler system was not fitted throughout at the time of testing (there were no sprinklers all over the ship) Boxes with life jackets on deck obstructed and difficult to open Life jackets stowed in tall cabinets and hence hard to reach No evacuation chutes
Note:
A water mist extinguishing system was being installed at the time of testing
Efficient sprinkler system Communication with the crew in English, French and German Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in No passenger lists, only counted Lighting partially insufficient Ceiling height in the corridors very low at times, poor lighting Loose steps on some stairs Some layout plans without location details No safety instructions over loudspeakers or video although very good tapes are available according to the captain HGVs were not correctly secured with lashings Despite bad weather and storm warning, cars were not secured with lashings The passageway between the starboard and port side on the main car deck was obstructed Fire hoses partially worn out, couplings rusty and not oiled, spanner missing at times Many of the life jackets are worn out, distress lights and whistles are sometimes missing Only eleven life belts provided instead of the 18 required, distress lights missing, no lifelines No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) The crew is not able to manually operate a door to protect against water or fire in the engine room
Note:
During the subsequent inspection with the ship's officer, the tester point out the defects. In response to this, the tester was ordered to immediately leave the ship.
Modern, well-equipped ship No access to the car deck during the crossing Efficient sprinkler system Fire fighting equipment is very efficient Fire extinguishing points and hydrants are well serviced Rescue equipment is well serviced and immediately ready for use New life jackets with distress lights and whistles Evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) on board Two rescue motorboats provided Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
Security controls only when calling at Algerian ports Layout plans partially lack location details Poor safety information over loudspeakers and passengers are asked to read the information on display in their cabins; not in German, not in Italian Information stating what to do in an emergency only on display in the cabins No regular emergency drills carried out with the crew
Well-equipped, well-maintained ship Passenger list provided Regular, two-hour control checks Very detailed safety information over loudspeakers and on video in Italian, French, German and English Safety facilities are very well serviced Evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) on board Communication with the crew is good; they all speak Italian, as well as French, German and English The crew is well trained Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Evacuation chutes on the port side obstructed by bulky material
Note:
Fast, well-practiced and exemplary emergency drill during the test
Well-equipped, well-maintained ship Security control during check-in Passenger list provided Two specially equipped cabins for passengers in wheelchairs, steward designated to accompany these passengers Very detailed safety information over loudspeakers and on video Fire extinguishing points in a good condition Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
A fire door to the starboard side near the reception did not work properly Key to the fire extinguishing point was missing A lifebelt was missing, distress lights were missing on two lifebelts Distress lights and whistles frequently missing on life jackets in the cabins No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) No regular emergency drills carried out with the crew
Bonifacio/ Corsica / France - S. Teresa di Gallura/ Sardinia / Italy
Western Mediterranean
Crossing time according to timetable:
1 hour
Flag:
Italy
Port of registry:
Cagliari
Shipping company:
Saremar/ Tirrenia
Year built:
1986
Design/type:
Ro-Ro passenger ferry
Maximum number of passengers:
325
Test date:
13 March 2004
Strengths and weaknesses:
Well-equipped, well-maintained ship All vehicles correctly secured with lashings Detailed safety information over loudspeakers and on video Safety facilities clearly signposted Safety facilities well serviced and easy to access Efficient sprinkler system High degree of safety awareness among the crew Communication with the crew is good; they all speak Italian, usually also English, French and German Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew
No security control during check-in Levers of two fire dampers on deck did not work No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts)
Porto Vano/ Savona/ Italy - Bastia/ Corsica / France
Western Mediterranean
Crossing time according to timetable:
4 hours
Flag:
Italy
Port of registry:
Genoa
Shipping company:
Corsica & Sardinia Ferries
Year built:
2001
Design/type:
Ro-Ro passenger ferry
Maximum number of passengers:
1,868
Test date:
11 March 2004
Strengths and weaknesses:
Passenger list provided Modern safety facilities, well serviced Efficient sprinkler system Evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) on board Two rescue motorboats provided Communication with the crew is good; they all speak Italian, usually also English, German and French Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Two doors on the car deck were obstructed by material, however, these were cleared immediately after notification Some HGVs were not correctly secured with lashings, cars were not secured with lashings despite bad weather and storm warning
Passenger list provided No access to the car deck during the crossing Efficient sprinkler system Fire protection equipment is very efficient Fire extinguishing points and hydrants are well serviced New life jackets with distress lights and whistles Two rescue motorboats provided The crew is well trained and competent Communication with the crew is good; they all speak French, and mostly fluent English and German Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Illuminated strips are missing at times along stairs Poor safety instructions over loudspeaker; passengers are requested to read the information on display in the cabins; no safety instructions on video although this is available according to the captain HGVs were not correctly secured with lashings, cars were not secured with lashings despite bad weather and storm warning Oil on the floor of the car deck was not discovered despite control checks by the crew No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts)
Larne/ Northern Ireland / Great Britain - Cairnryan/ Scotland / Great Britain
Irish Sea
Crossing time according to timetable:
2 hours
Flag:
Bahamas
Port of registry:
Nassau
Shipping company:
P&O Irish Sea
Year built:
2002
Design/type:
Ro-Ro passenger ferry
Maximum number of passengers:
410
Test date:
8 March 2004
Strengths and weaknesses:
Modern ship, very well serviced A shuttle bus takes passengers who are on foot to the ship Very strict security control during check-in Passenger list provided Facilities suitable for the handicapped on board Clear signs, easy orientation Notices with what to do in an emergency are very easy to understand Safety information over loudspeakers and on video No access to the car decks during the crossing Escape routes marked by illuminated strips Crew is very familiar with the safety equipment and is competent Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board Large helicopter winch pad
No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts)
Note:
The crew was not willing to co-operate during the test
The test team was not permitted to enter the engine room
The test team was interrogated for an hour by the police when checking out because the team was suspected of terrorist activities
Ship is well maintained Security control during check-in Passenger list provided Low noise level for a high-speed ferry Facilities for passengers with restricted mobility No smoking inside, wind-protected smoking zone on the open deck Clear signs, easy orientation Safety instructions on video Cards showing what to do in an emergency provided No access to the car decks during the crossing Efficient sprinkler system Four evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) The crew is well trained and competent Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
Seats are not facing in the direction of travel No safety belts on the seats
Note:
The captain was not very co-operative during the test
The test team was not permitted to enter the engine room Reason: Too dangerous for non-crew members
Belfast/ Northern Ireland / Great Britain - Liverpool/ Great Britain
Irish Sea
Crossing time according to timetable:
11 hours
Flag:
Italy
Port of registry:
Bari
Shipping company:
NorseMerchant Ferries
Year built:
1997
Design/type:
Ro-Ro passenger ferry
Maximum number of passengers:
320
Test date:
8/ 9 March 2004
Strengths and weaknesses:
Security control during check-in Passenger list provided Facilities for passengers with restricted mobility Clear signs, easy orientation Illuminated strips along corridors and on stairs Notices with what to do in an emergency are easy to understand The crew is friendly, very helpful and competent Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
Safety instructions over loudspeakers only No bow door, so that vehicles have to manoeuvre when disembarking Rusted fire extinguisher on the open car deck No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Some of the containers with life rafts were not closed watertight
Modern ship, very well serviced Passenger list provided Facilities for passengers with restricted mobility provided on board Clear signs, easy orientation Illuminated strips along corridors and on stairs Easy-to-understand notices stating what to do in an emergency, at the assembly points in English, French and Spanish Demonstration with the signal to leave the ship No access to the car decks during the crossing Safety facilities are very well serviced and tested regularly Evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) on board The crew is competent Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in Awkward manoeuvring of cars on the car decks Safety instructions over loudspeakers only Not all of the rescue boats are fitted with hard tops
Note:
The captain was not willing to co-operate during the test
The test team was not permitted to enter the engine room
Fin stabilisers retrofitted on the hull side Passenger list provided During check-in, crew members show passengers the way and answer questions Facilities for passengers with restricted mobility Many layout plans with details of location Illuminated strips along corridors and on stairs Security instructions over loudspeakers in English and French Notices stating what to do in an emergency displayed in English and French Safety facilities are very well serviced and tested regularly The crew is polite, helpful and competent Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
Old ship, design no longer state of the art No security control during check-in Orientation in the lower cabin decks is difficult, corridors are winding and confusing No safety instructions on video Sprinkler system on the car decks only Boxes with fire hoses are partially broken Distress light on a lifebelt has no batteries A notice sign showing how to use life jackets is missing Children's life jackets have not whistles No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts)
Note:
The captain was not willing to co-operate during the test
The ship's documents were not disclosed
The test team was not permitted to enter the engine room
All life jackets feature distress lights and whistles Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew The crew is motivated and committed Radio contact with the bridge during control checks by the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
Ship is badly serviced and dirty No security control during check-in No passenger lists Bow door was still open after the ferry set sail Safety instructions over loudspeakers in French only, no safety information per video Points of access to the car decks were not locked during the crossing All the fire extinguishing points on the car deck were obstructed by vehicles One fire extinguishing point on deck was obstructed by a ladder and rubbish bins Boxes with life jackets at the assembly points packed in plastic foil and with synthetic cords, a knife is required in order to open quickly No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) The device to lower a rescue boat is damaged
HGVs are securely fixed in placed with lashings Efficient sprinkler system All life jackets feature distress lights and whistles Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Radio contact with the bridge during control checks by the crew Automatic radar identification of ships
Ship is badly serviced No security control during check-in No passenger lists Safety instructions per video in Spanish only, although available in English according to the captain Video monitoring of the stern door is not possible from the bridge if a HGV is parked nearby Points of access to the car decks were not locked during the crossing Fire extinguishing points on the car deck obstructed by heavy metal blocks Valve of a fire extinguishing point on the car deck with no handwheel Cleaning agents in a box which is marked as containing life jackets for children No evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) No survival suits in the rescue motorboat, according to the Captain, in order to prevent theft
Note:
This ferry sailed with special approval issued by Spanish authorities until 6 April 2004, after this, the ship went into dry dock. This is why some certificates and safety checks were out of date (for example, fire extinguishers)
Ship is well serviced Information supplied at the assembly points in English, French and Spanish Very efficient fire extinguishing system in the engine room Two evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Radio contact with the bridge during control checks by the crew Automatic radar identification of ships Black box on board
No security control during check-in No passenger lists Safety instructions via loudspeakers in Spanish only, although available in English according to the captain Points of access to the car decks were not locked during the crossing Fire extinguishing points on the car decks obstructed by HGVs Survival suits not in the rescue motorboat, but stowed in a locked store Video monitoring of the bow door from the bridge is out of order
Note:
The shipping company refused to co-operate during the test
Ship is very well serviced Very clear signs Separate gangway for passengers in wheelchairs Detailed safety instructions over loudspeakers and on video Very efficient sprinkler system Fire fighting equipment is modern and very professional Life jackets easy to reach under the seats Two evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) Crew is highly motivated, very competent and co-operative during the test Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Radio contact with the bridge during control checks by the crew Black box on board
No security control during check-in No passenger lists Car deck was not locked during the crossing Fire extinguishing point on the car deck not marked
Note:
Fast and well-practiced fire drill during the test
Fast and well-practiced use of the emergency pump during the test
Ship is well serviced Clear layout plans with safety information Detailed safety instructions over loudspeakers and on video Safety facilities clearly signposted Crew members assist passengers during check-in and check-out Very efficient sprinkler system HGVs are securely fixed in placed with lashings Two evacuation systems (chutes with life rafts) The crew is motivated and very co-operative during the test Regular emergency drills carried out with the crew Radio contact with the bridge during control checks by the crew
No security control during check-in Two fire extinguishing points on the car deck were obstructed by cars and metal blocks No life jackets in the cabins Boxes with life jackets near the rescue boats tied up with synthetic cord, a knife is required to open quickly Black box and automatic radar identification of ships were out of order at the time of testing
EuroTests - EuroTest 2004
Passenger list provided
Older, badly serviced ferry 