ENGINEMAN  1  &  C Important items to be covered by the inspec- tion are indicated below: group,  and  such  other  personnel  as  may  be designated from the inspected ship. 1. All opened machinery and equipment is carefully  inspected,  especially  where  the  need  of repair work is indicated on the work list. 2.  Investigations  are  made  to  locate  any defects,  in  addition  to  those  already  known,  that may exist in material condition or design. 3. Operational tests of machinery and equip- ment conducted in accordance with the furnished list. 4. Electrical equipment is not endangered by saltwater  from  hatches,  doors,  or  ventilation outlets.  Possible  leaks  in  piping  flanges  are checked. The  inspectors,  after  receiving  data  from  the assistant inspectors, submit reports of their inspec- tions to the chief inspector. These reports provide the inspected ship with those observations that may not be fully discussed during the critique but are of interest to the ship’s officers concerned. The inspector’s reports include evaluations and any  recommendations  for  the  items  inspected  or observed. These reports are used by the ship as checkoff lists for corrective action and material improvement. 5.   Currently   required   firefighting   and damage  control  equipment  in  the  engineering space  is  installed  and  properly  maintained  in accordance with current directives. The chief inspector, after receiving the reports from   the   inspectors,   makes   up   a   report   on evaluating  and  grading  the  inspection.  The  chief inspector discusses, with appropriate comment, the  following  items. 6.  Supports  and  running  gear  of  heavy suspended material are inspected. 7.   Hold-down   bolts,   plates,   and   other members  of  machinery  foundations  are  inspected. Hammers  may  be  used  for  sounding,  and  file scrapers may be used for removing paint in order to disclose any condition of metal corrosion. 1. Those conditions requiring remedial action which should be brought to the attention of the commanding officer of the ship inspected, and to higher authority. 2. Those conditions of such excellence that their dissemination will be of value to other ships. 8. Condition sheets are checked to see that all the required information has been filled in by the  ship  being  inspected,  and  that  all  items  have been checked off and filled in by the inspector. 3.  Those  suggestions  or  recommendations which merit consideration by higher authority. 9. Routine tests of mechanical and electrical safety devices are observed to ensure that they are being  conducted  according  to  current  directives. The  final  smooth  report  is  written  up  in  a detailed procedure in accordance with the type commander’s  directives. 10. Maintenance records and reports are care- fully inspected to see that they are maintained in accordance  with  prescribed  procedures.  A  check is  made  to  ensure  that  all  known  repair  re- quirements are listed. BOARD OF INSPECTION AND SURVEY INSPECTION Analysis and Reports A critique is held on board the inspected ship, at a convenient time after the completion of the material inspection, in order that the ship may derive the greatest benefit from the inspection. It is   attended   by   the   ship’s   commanding   and executive  officers,  the  heads  of  departments,  the chief inspector, and inspectors of each inspection The Board of Inspection and Survey is under the administration of CNO. This board consists of a flag officer, as president, and of such other senior officers as may be required to assist the president in carrying out the duties of the board. Regional  boards  and  sub-boards  are  established, as necessary, to assist the Board of Inspection and Survey in the performance of its duties. In this discussion we will consider shipboard inspections that  are  made  by  the  sub-boards.  These  sub- boards consist of the chief inspector and about 10 or more members, depending upon the type of ship that is to be inspected. 2-48