The testing of systems are required during an appraisal of a new ship or delivery after repair / refit to ensure correct functionality of the equipment. The inspection can be divided into the following areas:
- Hull, superstructure and decks
- Stern gear
- Skin fittings
- Cathodic protection (anodes)
- Fastenings
- Ground tackle and mooring arrangements
- Windows, hatches and port lights
- Handrails, stanchions and lifelines
- Davits, boarding ladders etc.
- Masts, spars and rigging
- Sails
- Machinery and electrical installations
- Fuel installations
- Bilge and general pumping installations
- Shaft and steering
- Fin stabilizer
- Freshwater installations
- Toilet installations
- Lifesaving equipment
- Fire system with sea water
- Air conditioning equipment
- Gray and black water system
- Sewage treatment plant
- Bilge separators
- Freshwater plant
- Water maker
- Hot water system
- Hydraulic systems (steering, crane, hatches, door, retractable keel, etc.)
- Capstain
- Windlass
- Diesel plant
- Oil purifiers
- Rigging of sailing ships
- Diesel generators
- Fire fighting equipment
- Ancillary equipment
