“Safety inspection”（安全检查）用于表示整个检查活动。“Inspection checklist”（检查清单）指的是进行检查时所依据的包含各项检查项目的清单。例如，“The safety inspection team is going through the inspection checklist to ensure all aspects of the ship are checked.”（安全检查小组正在对照检查清单进行检查，以确保船舶的各个方面都能得到检查。）
“Inspection report”（检查报告）是记录检查结果的文件。“Findings”（发现的问题）用来概括在检查过程中发现的各种情况，比如，“The inspection report shows several findings regarding the fire safety system on board.”（检查报告显示了船上消防安全系统方面的几个问题。）
Equipment and System Checks：
For the life-saving equipment, terms like “Lifeboat”（救生艇）, “Lifebuoy”（救生圈）, “Lifejacket”（救生衣） are commonly used. For example, “Check if all lifeboats are in good condition and properly equipped with necessary survival items.”（检查所有救生艇是否状况良好，并配备了必要的救生用品。）
Regarding the fire-fighting system, “Fire extinguisher”（灭火器）, “Fire hose”（消防水带）, “Fire alarm”（火警报警器） are frequently mentioned. “Test the fire alarm to make sure it functions properly and check if the fire extinguishers are within their expiry dates.”（测试火警报警器，确保其能正常工作，并检查灭火器是否在有效期内。）
In terms of navigation equipment, “Radar”（雷达）, “GPS”（全球定位系统）, “Compass”（罗盘） are key words. “Verify the accuracy of the GPS system and check if the radar has any blind spots.”（验证全球定位系统（GPS）的准确性，并检查雷达是否有盲区。）
Structural Checks：
“Hull integrity”（船体完整性） is an important aspect. “Inspect the hull integrity to see if there are any cracks or deformations in the ship's structure.”（检查船体完整性，查看船舶结构是否有裂缝或变形。）
“Watertight compartments”（水密舱室） are also checked. “Check all watertight compartments to ensure they are properly sealed and can prevent water ingress in case of an emergency.”（检查所有水密舱室，确保它们密封良好，在紧急情况下能防止水进入。）
