This Ro-Ro Locker Compliance Checklist is designed to help operators, shipyards, and technical teams prepare for Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) survey inspections.
It brings together the key equipment, certification, and documentation points typically reviewed during Ro-Ro locker checks, including MOB recovery equipment, lifting arrangements, SWL marking, and lifecycle records.
The checklist is based on recent survey preparation discussions and operational support work with Ro-Ro passenger vessels, where increased focus is being placed on item-level identification, certification, and traceability.
We also support operators with Ro-Ro locker equipment supply, lifting certification guidance, and survey preparation planning where additional assistance is needed to address compliance gaps early.
As Ro-Ro passenger vessels continue operating beyond 20 years of service, Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) surveys are increasingly placing greater attention on the equipment and documentation associated with onboard safety lockers. Based on recent survey preparation discussions, vessel support work, and locker upgrade projects, we are seeing increased focus on lifting equipment certification, Safe Working Load (SWL) markings, manufacturing dates, serial number traceability, service life information, and supporting documentation for individual locker contents.
This article explores current trends in Ro-Ro locker compliance, including how survey discussions are increasingly focusing on individual equipment items rather than only complete locker systems. It also examines common areas of interest such as lifting arrangements, recovery equipment, rope ladder specifications, lifecycle management, and documentation readiness.
Drawing on recent operational experience supporting operators, shipyards, and procurement teams, the article provides practical insight into the equipment, records, and compliance considerations that are increasingly being reviewed during PSSC survey preparation.
Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo) vessels are essential for transporting vehicles and oversized cargo, but their design poses unique safety risks. The Herald of Free Enterprise disaster in 1987 highlighted the need for strict safety regulations like UK MSN 1359(M), which mandates emergency equipment lockers for RoRo passenger vessels.
I.C. Brindle’s MSN 1359(M)-compliant lockers are durable, easily accessible, and equipped with essential tools to aid escape and damage control. Ensure your vessel is safe, compliant, and ready for emergencies with our reliable solutions.
