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Rules For Classification in Service 2-020101-012-E
Rules For Classification in Service 2-020101-012-E
Rules For Classification in Service 2-020101-012-E
R U L E S
ND No. 2-020101-012-E
St. P e t e r s b u r g
2014
Rules for the Classification Surveys o f Ships i n Service o f Russian M a r i t i m e Register o f Shipping have been
a p p r o v e d i n accordance w i t h the established a p p r o v a l procedure and c o m e into force since 1 January 2 0 1 4 .
T h e R u l e s are b a s e d o n t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n S u r v e y s o f S h i p s i n S e r v i c e , 2 0 1 3 .
T h e unified requirements, interpretations and recommendations o f the International Association o f Classification
Societies and the relevant resolutions o f the International M a r i t i m e Organization have been taken into consideration i n
the Rules.
T h e a m e n d m e n t s a n d a d d i t i o n s h a v e b e e n i n t r o d u c e d : i n C h a p t e r 2 . 1 a n d p a r a 5 . 7 o f P a r t I ; i n p a r a s 1.1.6,
2 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 1 5 , 2 . 5 . 1 . 2 , 2 . 5 . 1 . 3 , 3 . 4 . 2 . 2 , 3 . 4 . 2 . 3 , 4 . 6 . 2 . 3 , 4 . 6 . 3 . 3 a n d C h a p t e r 4 . 8 o f P a r t l l ; i n A p p e n d i c e s 1 . 3 - 1 a n d 1.3-2,
paras 1.1.1, 1.3.1.6, 4 . 1 . 1 . 2 , 9.1.3 o f P a r t I I I ; i n A p p e n d i x 2 .
N e w p a r a 4 . 1 0 . 4 h a s b e e n i n t r o d u c e d i n P a r t I . N e w p a r a s 1.2.3, 9 . 1 . 3 a n d n e w S e c t i o n 1 8 h a v e b e e n i n t r o d u c e d
i n Part I I I . N e w A p p e n d i x 3 hasbeen introduced (amended A p p e n d i x 2-4 t o A p p e n d i x 2).
T h e f o l l o w i n g c i r c u l a r l e t t e r s h a v e b e e n i n t r o d u c e d i n t o t h e R u l e s : 340-49-682 o f 1 6 . 0 9 . 2 0 1 3 , 340-21-688 o f
2 2 . 1 0 . 2 0 1 3 , 340-21-689 o f 2 2 . 1 0 . 2 0 1 3 .
T h e Rules are intended for surveyors, ship crews and shipowners.
I S B N 978-5-89331-257-7
, 2 0 1 4
C O N T E N T S
PART I.GENERAL
1
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
3
4
4.10
5
6
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
2.4.3
PROVISIONS
Application
7
Definitions a n d explanations
7
D e f i n i t i o n s applied to a l l ships
7
D e f i n i t i o n s o f types o f ships subject
to Enhanced Survey Programme ( E S P ) . . . . 1 1
Abbreviations
13
T y p e s of classification surveys
13
Preparation for surveys
13
P r e p a r a t i o n a n d safe e x e c u t i o n o f t h e s h i p
hull survey
15
Assessment of the ship technical
condition
16
Ship's technicaldocumentation
17
Requirements for service suppliers . . . .
18
General
18
Application
18
Procedure for recognition and certification . 1 9
Issue o f R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate
20
I n f o r m a t i o n o n alterations to the certified
service operation system
20
Cancellation o f recognition
20
Special requirements for various categories
o f service suppliers
20
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
2.4.8
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4
4.1
4.2
P A R T I I .S U R V E Y S C H E D U L E A N D S C O P E
1
1.1
1.2
2
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
Initialsurvey
General
Surveys performed for the purpose
o f class assignment to a ship i n service . . .
Periodicalsurveys
S u m m a r i z e d scope o f periodical surveys
o f a ship i n tabular f o r m
A n n u a l survey
General
Hull
Ship's arrangements, equipment
and outfit
Fire protection
Machinery installation
Ship systems and piping
Electrical equipment
A u t o m a t i o n equipment
Intermediate survey
General
Hull
Machinery installation
Electrical equipment
Special survey
General
Hull
26
26
27
29
4.3
4.4
4.5
29
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50
50
51
52
53
54
54
54
55
55
55
56
57
57
57
58
4.6
4.7
4.8
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112
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115
P A R T III. A D D I T I O N A L S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S D E P E N D I N G
ON THEIR PURPOSE AND HULL MATERIAL
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
App
General
Definitions
Repairs
Preparations for survey
e n d i x 1 . 3 . Guidelines o n Technical
Assessment o f the E S P Ships' H u l l s
i n Conjunction w i t h Planning for Special
Enhanced Hull Survey
A p p e n d i x 1 . 3 - 1 . Survey Programme . . .
117
117
119
119
123
126
A p p e n d i x 1 . 3 - 2 . Survey Planning
Questionnaire
129
1.4
D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n board the E S P ships . . 1 3 2
A p p e n d i x 1 . 4 . F o r m o f Owner's Inspection
Report
132
1.5
Procedures for thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . . . 133
1.6
Procedures for recognition o f firms engaged
in thickness measurements o f h u l l
structures
133
1.7 R e q u i r e m e n t f o r t h e E S P s u r v e y s
(IACS P R 20)
133
1.8 N u m b e r a n d l o c a t i o n s o f m e a s u r e m e n t s
for C S R b u l k carriers and o i l tankers
(refer to the Instruction o n Residual
Thickness Measurements o f Ships Hulls) . . 1 3 4
1.9 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a
137
2
Surveys of oiltankers and combination
carriers
138
2.1 G e n e r a l
138
2.2
Special survey
138
2.3 A n n u a l s u r v e y
139
2.4
Intermediate survey
143
2.5
Preparations for survey
144
2.6
Documentation o n board
144
2.7 P r o c e d u r e s f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s . . . 1 4 4
2.8
Reporting o n hull survey and evaluation
o f survey
144
A p p e n d i x 2 . 8 . Survey reporting principles . 145
2.9
Criteria for longitudinal strength o f h u l l girder
for o i l tankers
147
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 1 . Sampling m e t h o d o f thickness
measurements for longitudinal strength evaluation
and repair methods
147
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 2 . Calculation criteria
o f section modulus o f midship section
o f hull girder
149
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 3 . Diminution limit o f m i n i m u m
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f ships i n service . . 1 4 9
3
S u r v e y s o f double skin oil tankers . . . . 150
3.1 G e n e r a l
150
3.2
Special survey
150
3.3 A n n u a l s u r v e y
155
3.4
Intermediate survey
156
3.5
Preparations for survey
157
3.6 D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d
157
3.7 P r o c e d u r e s f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s . . . 1 5 7
3.8
Reporting o n hull survey and evaluation
o f survey
157
A p p e n d i x 3 . 8 . Survey reporting
principles
158
3.9
Criteria for longitudinal strength o f h u l l girder
for o i l tankers
160
A p p e n d i x 3 . 9 - 1 . Sampling m e t h o d o f thickness
measurements for longitudinal strength
evaluation and repair methods
161
Contents
5.12
App
5.13
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
App
6.9
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
10
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
11
11.1
11.2
11.3
12
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209
209
209
216
218
219
219
220
220
220
221
222
222
223
224
228
229
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229
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240
240
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240
241
241
241
241
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241
12.1 G e n e r a l
243
12.2 S u r v e y
243
12.3 R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s
243
13
Surveys o f floating docks, berth-connected
ships a n d barges
244
13.1 G e n e r a l
244
13.2 S u r v e y o f f l o a t i n g d o c k h u l l s
244
Hull surveys of concrete ships
244
14
14.1 G e n e r a l
244
14.2 S u r v e y
244
14.3 T e c h n i c a l a s s e s s m e n t o f c o n d i t i o n
o f reinforced concrete h u l l structures . . .
244
15
H u l l surveys o f glass-reinforced plastic ships
245
15.1 G e n e r a l
245
16
Surveys of ships carrying packaged
irradiated nuclear fuel, p l u t o n i u m
and high-level radioactive wastes . . . .
245
16.1 G e n e r a l
245
16.2 S u r v e y
245
16.3 R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s
245
17
S u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s to b o w , side, s t e r n doors,
r a m p s a n d inner doors of ro-ro ships ..
245
17.1 G e n e r a l
245
17.2 S p e c i a l s u r v e y
246
17.3 A n n u a l s u r v e y
246
17.4 R e p o r t i n g
247
18
Surveys o f fishing vessels
247
P A R T IV. S U R V E Y S O F R E F R I G E R A T I N G P L A N T S
1
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
2
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
241
241
242
242
243
3.7
3.8
4
4.1
General
249
Survey
249
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s w i t h a class
o f another classification society or w i t h
n o class assigned
249
Continuous survey
250
R e i n s t a t e m e n t o f class
250
Procedure a n d scope of periodicalsurveys 250
Annualsurvey
250
General
250
Survey o f machinery
250
S u r v e y o f heat exchangers and other apparatus,
a n d p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s as w e l l as c o o l i n g
appliances
250
S u r v e y o f fittings, pipelines and air ducts
. 2 5 3
Survey o f refrigerating plant instrumentation
and a u t o m a t i o n devices
253
S u r v e y o f r e f r i g e r a t e d spaces, r e f r i g e r a t i n g
m a c h i n e r y r o o m , refrigerant store r o o m s ,
process equipment r o o m s
253
Operational testing
253
Tests
254
Specialsurvey
254
General
254
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Survey o f machinery
254
Survey o f refrigerant heat exchangers
and pressure vessels, and c o o l i n g
appliances
254
S u r v e y o f fittings, pipelines and air d u c t s . . 2 5 5
Survey o f instrumentation, alarm and
w a r n i n g systems, and refrigerating plant
255
automation devices
S u r v e y o f refrigerated spaces a n d t h e i r
insulation, refrigerating machinery r o o m ,
refrigerant store r o o m s , process e q u i p m e n t
255
rooms
4.7
4.8
Operational testing
Tests
Initialsurvey
Assessment of the technicalcondition
6
A p p e n d i x 1 . L i s t o f ship technical
documentation
A p p e n d i x 2.Instructions for Determination
o f the Technical Condition, R e n o v a t i o n
and Repair o f the H u l l s
o f Sea-Going Ships
A p p e n d i x 3 . L i s t o f documents recommended
for use d u r i n g h u l l repair
255
255
256
256
258
261
305
PART I. GENERAL
1 APPLICATION
1.1 T h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n S u r v e y s o f S h i p s
i n S e r v i c e set f o r t h t y p e s , s c o p e s a n d s c h e d u l e o f
surveys o f items o f technical supervision for various
purpose ships t o v e r i f y that ships and ship refrigerating
plants c o m p l y w i t h the rules o f Russian M a r i t i m e
Register o f Shipping and the normative technical
documents regarding the possibility to assign, retain
a n d c o n f i r m the Register class according to their purpose,
s a f e t y o f h u m a n l i f e a t sea, safe c a r r i a g e o f p a s s e n g e r s
a n d c a r g o e s , as w e l l as f o r o t h e r f u n c t i o n s o f t e c h n i c a l
supervision assigned to the Register.
1
1.2 T h e p r e s e n t R u l e s a r e a p p l i e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r
d u r i n g technical s u p e r v i s i o n o f ships a n d ship refrigera
ting plants i n service w i t h the purpose o f their
classification a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n o f class conditions.
Classification surveys carried o u t i n due dates a n d scope
are m a n d a t o r y f o r a ship a n d ship r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t
classification b y the Register.
M o r e detailed instructions a n d recommendations to the
surveyors and shipowners o n the organization and methods
o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n are g i v e n i n t h e G u i d e l i n e s o n
Technical Supervision o f Ships i n Service .
1.3 T h e p r e s e n t R u l e s a r e m a n d a t o r y f o r a l l
shipowners, organizations, firms and individuals in
volved i n operation o f s h i p s . T h e above-mentioned
organizations, firms and individuals ensure the fulfilment
o f the Rules' requirements, performance o f the Register
technical supervision, submission o f the necessary
documentation to the Register surveyors and the
fulfilment o f the requirements o f the Register surveyors
issued u p o n the s u r v e y results.
1.4 T h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f d e v i a t i o n f r o m c e r t a i n
requirements o f the R u l e s is d e t e r m i n e d b y the Register
H e a d Office ( R H O ) , provided the shipowner submits the
technical substantiation and the conclusion o f the
R S Branch Offices for in-service supervision.
1.5 T h e R e g i s t e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a c t i v i t i e s d o n o t
p r e c l u d e t h e set a c t i v i t i e s o f o t h e r s t a t e s u p e r v i s i o n
bodies, s h i p o w n e r s , flag state m a r i t i m e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n s
and port administrations.
T h e requirements for suppliers o f services, w h i c h
r e s u l t s a r e u s e d d u r i n g R e g i s t e r s u r v e y s o f s h i p s , a r e set
f o r t h i n S e c t i o n 7.
PROVISIONS
H e r e i n a f t e r r e f e r r e d t o as " t h e R u l e s " .
H e r e i n a f t e r r e f e r r e d t o as " t h e R e g i s t e r , R S " .
H e r e i n a f t e r r e f e r r e d t o as " t h e G u i d e l i n e s " .
2.1 D E F I N I T I O N S A P P L I E D T O A L L
SHIPS
See circular
C a n c e l l a t i o n o f c l a s s i s a t e r m i n a t i o n o f See circular
the R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n due t o the ship's loss
or scrapping.
B a l l a s t t a n k is a tank, w h i c h is u s e d s o l e l y for
salt w a t e r b a l l a s t . A d o u b l e side t a n k o f a d o u b l e s k i n
s h i p i s c o n s i d e r e d as a s e p a r a t e t a n k e v e n i f i t i s
connected w i t h double b o t t o m or other tanks.
T e m p o r a r y r e p a i r is repair p r o v i d i n g retainm e n t o f t h e ship's class, a n d , w h e r e a p p l i c a b l e , o f s t a t u t o r y
certificates o f the ship o r floating facility for t i m e period,
a s s i g n e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case c o n s i d e r i n g
e s s e n t i a l ship's s t r u c t u r e s , m e c h a n i s m s , s y s t e m s , equip
ment, arrangements to be repaired a n d depending o n
dimensions/particulars o f the damages/failures.Temporary
r e p a i r i s a l l o w e d i n s u c h cases w h e n i t i s i m p o s s i b l e t o
c a r r y o u t p r o m p t a n d t h o r o u g h r e p a i r o f ship's h u l l
structures, m e c h a n i s m s , systems, equipment, arrangements,
e t c . a n d safe o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s h i p i s p r o v i d e d f o r t h e w h o l e
p e r i o d u n t i l t h o r o u g h repair is carried o u t t a k i n g i n t o
account p r o v i s i o n s o f A n n e x 17 t o the Guidelines.
R e n e w a l o f c l a s s i s a confirmation o f the
ship class v a l i d i t y f o r a n e w , as a r u l e , 5-year
classification p e r i o d a n d issue o f t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Certificate, instead o f t h e Certificate, w h i c h validity
expired, i n case o f the satisfactory results o f the special
s u r v e y o f t h e ship i n t h e R e g i s t e r class.
A g e o f s h i p is a p e r i o d o f t i m e (a n u m b e r o f full
years) b e t w e e n the date o f the ship construction a n d the
current d a t e . T h e age o f a ship ( o r t h e date o f
construction) cannot be changed as the result o f major
conversion, m o d e r n i z a t i o n or r e n o v a t i o n o f the ship hull.
R e i n s t a t e m e n t o f c l a s s is a c o n f i r m a t i o n
o f class v a l i d i t y w i t h t h e satisfactory results o f t h e
occasional s u r v e y o f the ship w i t h the class suspended o n
the e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e reason t h a t caused t h e class
suspension.
A i r p i p e h e a d s fitted o n t h e e x p o s e d d e c k are
t h o s e e x t e n d i n g a b o v e t h e f r e e b o a r d d e c k o r super
structure decks.
P r o t o t y p e s h i p is a single-built ship or the
first ship o f a s e r i e s . W h e r e series ships a r e b u i l t a t
different f i r m s , the first ship o f a series b u i l t a t each f i r m
is considered t o b e the p r o t o t y p e s h i p . T h e ship, w h i c h
has undergone m a j o r c o n v e r s i o n , shall b e q u a l i f i e d as a
prototype ship.
I N F c a r g o is packaged irradiated nuclear fuel,
p l u t o n i u m and high-level radioactive wastes carried as
cargo i n accordance w i t h Class 7 o f the International
M a r i t i m e Dangerous G o o d s C o d e (schedules 10, 1 1 , 1 2 ,
13 o r 1 4 ) .
C a r g o area (cargo l e n g t h
area):
for tankers (including o i l tankers a n d chemical
tankers): i s that part o f the ship, w h i c h includes cargo
t a n k s , slop t a n k s a n d cargo/ballast p u m p - r o o m s , coffer
dams, ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces adjacent t o cargo
tanks, and also deck areas t h r o u g h o u t the entire l e n g t h
and breadth o f t h e part o f t h e ship o v e r t h e above
m e n t i o n e d spaces;
for d r y cargo ships ( i n c l u d i n g b u l k carriers a n d
general d r y cargo ships): i s that part o f the ship, w h i c h
includes a l l cargo h o l d s a n d adjacent areas i n c l u d i n g fuel
t a n k s , c o f f e r d a m s , ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces.
D a t e o f i s s u e is the date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f the
ship survey resulting i n issue o f a n appropriate
certificate.
D a t e o f s u r v e y i s the date stated i n d o c u m e n t s
confirming t h e survey performance, i n t h e report
( i f several reports are available, t h e date o f the latest
one), certificate.
D a t e o f b u i l d o f t h e s h i p i s t h e date,
m o n t h a n d year w h e n the n e w construction survey
process o f the Register is actually completed a n d t h e
Classification Certificate is issued t o the ship, p r o v i d e d
the ship construction h a s been completed w i t h i n
6 m o n t h s after t h e date o f l a u n c h i n g a n d w i t h i n
12 m o n t h s i f satisfactory h u l l c o n d i t i o n i s p r o v e d t o b e
Part I.
General Provisions
W i t h d r a w a l o f d o c u m e n t s is a procedure
o f t e r m i n a t i o n o f the ship documents consisting i n a n
entry t o b e made i n the S u r v e y R e p o r t and, w h e n e v e r
practicable, i n the Classification Certificate itself to t h e
effect t h a t t h e C e r t i f i c a t e ceases t o b e v a l i d (loses i t s
v a l i d i t y ) due t o the reasons o f w i t h d r a w a l , as w e l l as i n
case o f n o n - f u l f i l l m e n t o r i m p r o p e r f u l f i l l m e n t o f t h e
shipowner/proprietor c o m m i t m e n t s t o t h e Register,
i n c l u d i n g c o m m i t m e n t s o n p a y m e n t for i t s services o r
payment o f a p e n a l t y . W i t h d r a w a l o f documents may,
w h e n e v e r practicable, be accompanied b y t h e actual
w i t h d r a w a l o f the Certificate itself f r o m the ship.
S u r v e y o r ' s i n s p e c t i o n is c h e c k i n g o f t h e
ship received t o o r accepted f r o m t h e time-charter
according t o the charterer's request.
N o r m a t i v e - t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t s are
standards, g u i d i n g t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t s , t e c h n i c a l re
quirements, norms, calculation methods, instructions,
guidelines a n d other documents approved b y t h e
Register, w h i c h determine structural a n d production
standards d u r i n g construction (manufacture), repairs,
assembly, tests a n d o p e r a t i o n o f ships, ship's systems,
arrangements and equipment, materials and products.
O v e r a l l s u r v e y isa survey intended to report
o n t h e o v e r a l l conditions o f t h e h u l l structure a n d
determine the extent o f additional close-up surveys.
O p e r a t o r is a ni n d i v i d u a l o r legal entity, w h i c h
operates t h e ship o n t h e basis o f agreement w i t h a
proprietor o r shipowner.
S u r v e y is an integral part o f technical supervision
comprising:
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t h e ship d o c u m e n t s , a p p r o v e d tech
nical documentation, certificates o f c o n f o r m i t y f o r
materials and components;
verification o f documents o n scheduled inspection
carried out b y competent persons o r organisations;
e x a m i n a t i o n , i n c l u d i n g , i f necessary, opening-up a n d
dismantling;
c h e c k o f m e a s u r e m e n t s , p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n tests,
operational testing;
m o n i t o r i n g o f p r o d u c t i o n processes;
issue o f the required Register documents o r their
endorsement;
b r a n d i n g a n d s e a l i n g o f i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l super
vision, i f necessary.
S u r v e y o fq u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m
is v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t h e q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m w i t h t h e
purpose o f defining its compliance w i t h the requirements o f
the specified standard a n d assessment o f i t s operational
effectiveness a n d c a p a b i l i t y t o a c h i e v e t h e o b j e c t i v e s w i t h i n
the f r a m e w o r k o f establishing the quality policy.
S p e c i a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s are ship damage;
unforeseen failure o f the surveyor to the Register to arrive
o n board the ship because o f restrictions i m p o s e d b y the
M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o n t h e r i g h t o f access t o the ship
o r o n free m o v e m e n t i n t h e area o f the ship m o o r a g e ;
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2.2 D E F I N I T I O N S O F T Y P E S O F S H I P S S U B J E C T
TO E N H A N C E D S U R V E Y P R O G R A M M E(ESP)
2.2.1 E n h a n c e d S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e ( E S P ) p r e s c r i b e d
in Sections 2 to 6 o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n their Purpose and H u l l Material" apply t o
s u c h t y p e s o f ships as o i l t a n k e r s , c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s a n d
b u l k carriers, w h i c h definitions are g i v e n i n t h e
m e n t i o n e d sections.
2.2.2 F o r p r o p e r a n d u n i f i e d i n t e r p r e t a t i o n b y
s h i p o w n e r s and surveyors the definitions o f ships subject
to E S P are g i v e n b e l o w .
2.2.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r e n h a n c e d s u r v e y o f s h i p s a r e
set f o r t h i n S e c t i o n s 2 t o 6 o f P a r t I I I " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s
o f Ships Depending o n their Purpose and H u l l Material".
2.2.4 O i l t a n k e r .
The descriptive notation " O i l t a n k e r " o r t h e
equivalent w i t h the distinguishing m a r k ( E S P ) shall be
assigned t o sea-going self-propelled ships, w h i c h are
constructed generally w i t h integral tanks a n d intended
primarily t o carry o i l i n b u l k . T h i s descriptive notation
shall b e assigned t o tankers o f b o t h single a n d double
s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n , as w e l l as tankers w i t h alternative
structural arrangements, e.g. m i d - d e c k designs. T y p i c a l
m i d s h i p sections are g i v e n i n F i g . 2.2.4.
N o t e . O i l tankers that do n o t c o m p l y w i t h M A R P O L I / 1 9 m a y
be subject to international and/or n a t i o n a l regulations r e q u i r i n g phase
out under M A R P O L I/20 and/or M A R P O L I / 2 1 .
2.2.5 B u l k c a r r i e r .
The descriptive notation " B u l k carrier" o r t h e
equivalent w i t h the distinguishing m a r k ( E S P ) shall be
assigned t o sea-going self-propelled ships, w h i c h are
constructed generally w i t h single deck, double b o t t o m ,
h o p p e r side tanks a n d topside tanks a n d w i t h single o r
d o u b l e side s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n i n cargo l e n g t h area a n d
intended p r i m a r i l y t o carry d r y cargoes i n b u l k . T y p i c a l
m i d s h i p sections are g i v e n i n F i g . 2.2.5.
F o r b u l k carriers w i t h h y b r i d cargo h o l d arrange
m e n t s , i.e. w i t h s o m e cargo h o l d s o f single side s k i n a n d
others o f d o u b l e side skin, the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 6 ,
Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n
T h e i r Purpose a n d H u l l M a t e r i a l " shall apply t o cargo
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h o l d s o f single side s k i n a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
Section 5, Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n Their Purpose a n dH u l l Material" shall
a p p l y t o cargo h o l d s o f d o u b l e side s k i n
2.2.6 O r e c a r r i e r .
T h e descriptive notation " O r e c a r r i e r " o r t h e
equivalent w i t h the distinguishing m a r k ( E S P ) shall be
assigned t o sea-going self-propelled ships, w h i c h are
constructed generally w i t h single deck, t w o l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkheads a n d a double b o t t o m t h r o u g h o u t t h e cargo
l e n g t h area a n d i n t e n d e d p r i m a r i l y t o carry ore cargoes i n
the centre holds o n l y . T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections are g i v e n
i n F i g . 2.2.6.
2.2.7.3 T h e d e s c r i p t i v e n o t a t i o n " O i l / b u l k / o r e
( O B O ) c a r r i e r " o r the equivalent w i t h the distinguishing
m a r k ( E S P ) shall b e assigned t o sea-going self-propelled
ships, w h i c h are constructed generally w i t h single deck,
d o u b l e b o t t o m , h o p p e r side tanks a n d topside tanks, a n d
w i t h single o r d o u b l e side s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n i n t h e cargo
l e n g t h area, a n d i n t e n d e d p r i m a r i l y t o c a r r y o i l o r d r y
cargoes, i n c l u d i n g ore, i n b u l k . T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections
are g i v e n i n F i g . 2.2.7.3.
F i g . 2.2.6 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a n o r e carrier
2.2.7 C o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r .
2.2.7.1 C o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r i s a g e n e r a l t e r m
a p p l i e d t o ships i n t e n d e d f o r t h e carriage o f b o t h o i l a n d d r y
cargoes i n b u l k . T h e s e cargoes a r e n o t c a r r i e d s i m u l t a
neously, w i t h the exception o f o i l y m i x t u r e s retained i n slop
t a n k s . T h e s h i p t y p e s d e f i n e d i n 2 . 2 . 7 . 2 a n d 2.2.7.3 s h a l l b e
c o n s i d e r e d t o b e c o m b i n a t i o n carriers.
2.2.7.2 T h e d e s c r i p t i v e n o t a t i o n " O r e / o i l c a r r i e r " o r
the equivalent w i t h the distinguishing m a r k ( E S P ) shall
be assigned t o sea-going self-propelled ships, w h i c h are
constructed generally w i t h single deck, t w o l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkheads a n d a double b o t t o m t h r o u g h o u t t h e cargo
l e n g t h area a n d i n t e n d e d p r i m a r i l y t o carry ore cargoes i n
the centre holds o r o f o i l cargoes i n centre holds a n d
w i n g t a n k s . T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections are g i v e n
i n F i g . 2.2.7.2.
N o t e . O i l / b u l k / o r e carriers t h a t d o n o t c o m p l y w i t h M A R P O L I / 1 9
m a y b e subject t o international and/or n a t i o n a l regulations r e q u i r i n g
phase o u t under M A R P O L I/20 and/or M A R P O L I / 2 1 .
2.2.8 C h e m i c a l t a n k e r .
T h e descriptive notation " C h e m i c a l t a n k e r " o r the
equivalent w i t h the distinguishing m a r k ( E S P ) shall be
assigned t o sea-going self-propelled ships, w h i c h are
constructed generally w i t h integral tanks a n d intended
primarily t o carry chemicals i n b u l k . T h i s type notation
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ABBREVIATIONS
3 TYPES OF CLASSIFICATION
SURVEYS
3.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g t y p e s o f c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y s a r e
applied d u r i n g technical s u p e r v i s i o n o f ships a n d
refrigerating plants i n service:
.1 i n i t i a l s u r v e y s ;
.2 p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s :
.2.1 a n n u a l s u r v e y ;
.2.2 i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y ;
.2.3 s p e c i a l s u r v e y ;
.2.4 s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s b o t t o m ;
.2.5 a d d i t i o n a l s u r v e y s o f s h i p s d e p e n d i n g o n t h e i r
purpose and hull material;
.2.6 s u r v e y o f r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s ;
.2.7 s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e C S S s c o p e ;
.2.8 s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e P M S s c o p e ;
.2.9 s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e h a r m o n i z e d s u r v e y s y s t e m
( H S S ) scope;
.3 o c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y s :
.3.1 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h s u s p e n s i o n , r e i n s t a t e m e n t o r
w i t h d r a w a l o f class. R e f e r a l s o t o 4 . 7 . 6 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g
out Classification S u r v e y o f Ships" o f the Guidelines;
.3.2 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t r a n s f e r o f c l a s s ;
.3.3 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h a s s i g n m e n t , r e t a i n m e n t a n d
w i t h d r a w a l o f class o f double-class o r dual-class ships;
.3.4 a t t h e s h i p l a y i n g - u p a n d c o m m i s s i o n i n g a f t e r
laying-up;
.3.5 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h a c c i d e n t s ;
.3.6 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t h e i m p l e m e n t a
t i o n o f set ( i m p o s e d ) b e f o r e r e q u i r e m e n t s ;
.4 o t h e r s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t :
.4.1 o n b e h a l f o f state b o d i e s ( M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t
ration o f a F l a g State, t h e F l a g State embassy,
standardization bodies, technical supervisory bodies for
pressure vessels, etc.);
.4.2 a t t h e r e q u e s t o f c o m p a n i e s ( i n s u r a n c e , s h i p p i n g ,
i n d u s t r i a l , etc.).
3.2 S c h e d u l e a n d s c o p e o f t h e a b o v e s u r v e y s a r e
g i v e n i n Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope", Part I I I
"Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
Purpose a n d H u l l Material" a n d Part I V "Surveys o f
Refrigerating Plants".
3.3 I n s t r u c t i o n s o n c a r r y i n g o u t s u r v e y s a n d t e s t s o f
h u l l structures, m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n parts a n d units,
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o n i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p o t e n t i a l areas o f
increased wastage and/or defects a r e g i v e n i n t h e
Guidelines and appendices thereto.
4 PREPARATION F O R SURVEYS
4.1 S u r v e y s a r e c a r r i e d o u t b y q u a l i f i e d s u r v e y o r s
sufficiently competent t o p e r f o r m t h e required survey.
Periodical surveys are generally carried o u t b y t h e
experts o n the h u l l , mechanical, electromechanical a n d
r a d i o s p e c i a l i t i e s . I n c e r t a i n cases, a c o m b i n a t i o n o f
specialities i s a l l o w e d for the s u r v e y o r considering h i s
q u a l i f i c a t i o n , e x p e r i e n c e , b a c k g r o u n d i n m i n o r special
ities and c o m p l e x i t y level o f the ship submitted for the
survey.
T h e Register shall ensure i n its contracts w i t h
shipowners o r operators f o r t h e issue o f statutory o r
class certificates t o a ship that s u c h issue s h a l l b e m a d e
c o n d i t i o n a l o n t h e parties n o t o p p o s i n g t h e access o f t h e
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.2 f o r s u r v e y o f c a r g o h o l d s a n d b a l l a s t t a n k s o n e o r
m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g m e a n s f o r access, acceptable t o t h e
surveyor, shall be provided:
p e r m a n e n t staging a n d passages t h r o u g h structures;
4.10.1 T a k i n g i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n t h a t t h e p r o c e s s o f a
h u l l survey i n t h e scope o f special survey i s t h e m o s t
t e m p o r a r y staging/scaffolding a n d passages t h r o u g h
structures;
time-taking, t h e requirements f o r preparations f o r
execution o f such survey are g i v e n below.
lifts a n d m o v a b l e platforms;
D u r i n g p r e p a r a t i o n f o r e x e c u t i o n o f a n n u a l o r inter
boats o r rafts;
m e d i a t e h u l l s u r v e y , o n e s h a l l u s e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s ap
other equivalent means.
plicable to preparation for h u l l survey execution g i v e n below.
4.10.6 E q u i p m e n t f o r s u r v e y .
4.10.2 P r i o r t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y ,
4.10.6.1 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l n o r m a l l y b e
the s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e i n f o r m a t i o n o n a l l t h e carried o u t b y m e a n s o f u l t r a s o n i c test e q u i p m e n t . T h e
defects, w e a r s a n d d a m a g e s d u r i n g t h e p r e v i o u s 5-year
accuracy o f t h e equipment shall be p r o v e n t o t h e
period, w i t h t h e equipment performance logs, ship
s u r v e y o r as r e q u i r e d . T h i c k n e s s measurements shall b e
technical files, ship reports, ship l o g b o o k , etc.
carried o u t b y the firms recognized i n accordance w i t h
Section 7 . T h i c k n e s s measurements m a y be also carried
4.10.3 C o n d i t i o n s f o r s u r v e y o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s .
out b y t h e surveyors t o t h e Register, provided t h e
The ship h u l l shall b e prepared f o r execution o f the
appropriate q u a l i f y i n g certificates are available.
survey and, simultaneously, the following conditions
s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r a safe e x e c u t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y :
Recognition o f t h e firms engaged i n thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n ships o f less t h a n 5 0 0 gross t o n n a g e
.1 t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e n e c e s s a r y f a c i l i t i e s f o r
(excepting E S P ships), a n d also o n fishing vessels,
a safe e x e c u t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y ;
regardless o f gross tonnage, i s subject t o special
.2 t a n k s , h o l d s a n d o t h e r s p a c e s s h a l l b e safe f o r
c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
access, i.e. gas-freed, v e n t i l a t e d a n d i l l u m i n a t e d ;
.3 i n p r e p a r a t i o n f o r s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e
4.10.6.2 O n e o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g f r a c t u r e
ments, a n d also t o a l l o w for a t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n , a l l
detection procedures m a y be required, i f deemed
spaces s h a l l b e cleaned i n c l u d i n g r e m o v i n g f r o m
necessary b y the surveyor:
surfaces o f a l l loose a c c u m u l a t e d c o r r o s i o n s c a l e . T h e
radiographic testing;
spaces s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y clean a n d dry, a n d free f r o m
ultrasonic testing;
w a t e r , scale, dirt, o i l residues, e t c . t o r e v e a l c o r r o s i o n ,
magnetic particle testing;
d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r other structural
dye penetrant testing o r other non-destructive
d e t e r i o r a t i o n . T h o s e areas o f structures, w h i c h r e n e w a l
testing.
has already been decided b y the shipowner, shall o n l y be
4.10.7 S u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e .
cleaned and descaled to the extent necessary to determine
B y request o f the shipowner, a special survey o f the
the l i m i t s o f the areas t o b e r e n e w e d ;
ship's h u l l c o m p o n e n t s a t sea o r a t anchorage m a y b e
a c c e p t e d . H o w e v e r , i n t h i s case, t h e ship a d m i n i s t r a t i o n
.4 s u f f i c i e n t i l l u m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o r e v e a l
shall provide t h e following conditions f o r survey
substantial c o r r o s i o n , d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r
execution b ythe surveyor:
other structural deterioration;
.5 w h e r e s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g s h a v e b e e n
.1 s u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e m a y b e a c c e p t e d ,
a p p l i e d , safe a c c e s s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r t h e s u r v e y o r t o
p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r i s g i v e n t h e necessary assistance
v e r i f y t h e effectiveness o f the coating a n d t o carry o u t a n f r o m t h e personnel o n b o a r d . N e c e s s a r y precautions a n d
assessment o f the conditions o f internal structures, w h i c h
procedures f o r carrying o u t t h e survey shall b e i n
m a y i n c l u d e s p o t r e m o v a l o f t h e c o a t i n g . W h e n safe
accordance w i t h the requirements o f 4.10.3 t o 4.10.6;
access c a n n o t b e p r o v i d e d , t h e soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g
.2 a c o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l b e a r r a n g e d
shall b e removed.
between the survey party i n the tank a n d the responsible
officer o n d e c k . T h i s system shall also include t h e
4.10.4 S a f e t y r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w o r k b e i n g
personnel i n charge o f ballast p u m p h a n d l i n g i f boats o r
performed i n enclosed a n d confined spaces.
rafts are used;
W h e n performing w o r k i n enclosed a n d confined
spaces safety r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n A p p e n d i x A t o
.3 w h e n b o a t s o r r a f t s a r e u s e d , a p p r o p r i a t e l i f e j a c k e t s
the Occupational Safety Instructions f o r R S Surveyors
shall b e available f o r a l l p a r t i c i p a n t s . B o a t s o r rafts shall
Conducting Survey o f Ships a n d Items o fR S Technical
have satisfactory residual b u o y a n c y a n d stability e v e n i f
Supervision shall be met.
one chamber is r u p t u r e d . T h e shipowner shall develop a
safety checklist f o r execution o f such surveys;
4.10.5 A c c e s s t o s t r u c t u r e s .
T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e access t o t h e i t e m s o f
.4 s u r v e y s o f t a n k s b y m e a n s o f b o a t s o r r a f t s m a y
survey, n a m e l y :
o n l y b e undertaken at the sole discretion o f the surveyor,
w h o shall take into account t h e safety arrangements
.1 m e a n s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o e n a b l e t h e s u r v e y o r t o
p
rovided, including weather forecasting a n d ship
e x a m i n e t h e h u l l s t r u c t u r e i n a safe a n d p r a c t i c a l w a y ;
4.10 P R E P A R A T I O N A N D S A F E E X E C U T I O N
OF T H ESHIP H U L L S U R V E Y
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r e s p o n s e i n r e a s o n a b l e se a c o n d i t i o n s ( r e f e r a l s o t o I A C S
Recommendation 3 9 "Guidelines for Use o f Boats o r
Rafts for Close-Up Surveys").
4.11 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o n t h e d a t e s f o r f o r w a r d i n g
shipowner's requests f o r t h e ships' s u r v e y a n d t h e
o r g a n i z a t i o n o f the requests' e x e c u t i o n b y the Register
are g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 4 , P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " o f t h e
Guidelines.
4.12 T h e s u r v e y o r h a s t h e r i g h t t o r e j e c t e x e c u t i o n o f
the survey i f t h e ship o r i t e m o f t h e survey i s
i n a d e q u a t e l y prepared f o r s u r v e y e x e c u t i o n , a n d i n case
o f the defects revealed, w h i c h affect s u r v e y and/or test
safety, the s u r v e y o r s h a l l w i t h d r a w t h e s u r v e y . A t t h a t t h e
report w i t h the comments o n the surveyor's decision shall
be submitted t o the ship.
5 ASSESSMENT OF T H ESHIP
CONDITION
TECHNICAL
5.1 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e ship's h u l l ,
arrangements, equipment and outfit, m a c h i n e r y installation
and refrigerating plant, electrical equipment i s t h e m a i n
c o n d i t i o n f o r r e c o g n i t i o n t h e s h i p as f i t f o r safe n a v i g a t i o n ,
and for assignment, confirmation, reinstatement, r e n e w a l and
r e a s s i g n m e n t o f t h e ship's class; i t i s a l s o r e q u i r e d f o r
a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e n e c e s s a r y s c o p e o f repairs.
5.2 R e s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
ship's h u l l , i t s m a c h i n e r y , e q u i p m e n t , arrangements,
systems a n d outfit, as w e l l as their maintenance i n
operational c o n d i t i o n is w i t h i n duties o f the shipowner
and ship administration, w h i c h shall ensure performance
o f required checks a n d examinations f o r detection o f
possible defects a n d f a u l t s . I f defects a n d faults affecting
t h e ship safety are detected, t h e ship a d m i n i s t r a t i o n s h a l l
i n f o r m the Register representative about it.
5.3 T h e R e g i s t e r c a r r i e s o u t a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e
technical c o n d i t i o n o f items o f supervision i n the course
o f examinations, measurements, checks and operational
testsing, w h i c h scope i s specified i n the respective parts
o f the present Rules.
5.4 O n s h i p s b e i n g i n s e r v i c e f o r a l o n g t i m e a
t h o r o u g h testing f o r defects o f h u l l , arrangements,
m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d r e f r i g e r a t i n g plant, ship's
equipment, electrical equipment shall b e carried out for
assessment o f their technical c o n d i t i o n . T h e scope o f
particular examinations, measurements, inspections and
tests s h a l l b e increased d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's a g e ,
repairs and replacements performed.
T e s t i n g f o r defects o f the ship's h u l l i s s u b d i v i d e d
i n t o partial ( e x a m i n a t i o n o f restricted h u l l areas w i t h i n
certain spans o r cross sections) and complete ( t h o r o u g h
examination o f all h u l l m e m b e r s ) . T h e partial testing for
defects, as a r u l e , s h a l l be p e r f o r m e d o n ships o f n o t m o r e
t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f age, c o m p l e t e t e s t i n g f o r defects
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Part I.
General Provisions
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I n e x t r a o r d i n a r y c o m p l i c a t e d cases, s p e c i a l i z e d c o m
petent organizations shall b e i n v o l v e d a n d measures
associated w i t h structural m o d i f i c a t i o n s shall b e developed.
5.15 W h e n , a s a r e s u l t o f s u r v e y , s u b s t a n t i a l
c o r r o s i o n o r s i g n i f i c a n t d e f o r m a t i o n are detected, w h i c h ,
in t h e o p i n i o n o f t h e surveyor, d o n o t a l l o w further
operation o f t h e ship, measures shall b e t a k e n t o
e l i m i n a t e t h e m p r i o r t o the ship's v o y a g e .
D e s p i t e t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d , a n y d a m a g e asso
ciated w i t h t h e a l l o w a b l e limits ( i n c l u d i n g dents,
ruptures, cracks o r extensive areas o f wastage o v e r the
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ) , w h i c h affects o r m a y affect t h e
structural a n d watertight integrity, shall be p r o m p t l y
a n d t h o r o u g h l y r e p a i r e d . I n t h i s case, special a t t e n t i o n
shall be paid t o t h e following items o f technical
supervision:
side s h e l l frames, t h e i r e n d attachments o r adjacent
shell plating;
deck structures and deck plating;
b o t t o m structures and b o t t o m plating;
watertight o r oiltight bulkheads;
hatch covers o r hatch coamings.
I n ports w h e r e t h e adequate repair facilities are
unavailable, consideration m a y be g i v e n to a l l o w the ship
to proceed directly t o a port w i t h repair f a c i l i t i e s . T h i s
m a y require the ship u n l o a d i n g and/or t e m p o r a r y repairs
for the l i m i t e d p e r i o d o f the intended passage.
6 SHIP'S T E C H N I C A L
DOCUMENTATION
6.1 T e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n l i s t e d i n A p p e n d i x 1
shall be available o n b o a r d . I t is required t o verify
compliance w i t h t h e technical requirements a n d ensure
p r o v i s i o n o f rates a n d characteristics specified b y t h e
Rules for C o n s t r u c t i o n at initial survey o f the ship built
neither under t h e Register technical supervision n o r
under the supervision o f a competent b o d y o n the basis
o f agreement o n m u t u a l substitution w i t h t h e Register.
T h e above list includes design documentation, w h i c h is
u s u a l l y issued t o t h e ship after c o n s t r u c t i o n o r m a j o r
repairs, conversion, m o d e r n i z a t i o n a n d replacement o f
items o f technical supervision.
6.2 T h e a m o u n t o f t h e r e q u i r e d s h i p ' s t e c h n i c a l
documentation m a y be reduced i f documentation f r o m
classification a n d other s u p e r v i s o r y bodies, as w e l l as
f r o m a shipbuilding yard (manufacturer) is available.
This documentation shall confirm fulfilment o f the
requirements o f the R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n and interna
tional conventions, quality o f t h e materials used a n d
w o r k m a n s h i p , p e r f o r m a n c e o f d u e tests o f i t e m s o f
technical supervision and that the submitted documenta
t i o n contains a l l the data required for issuing the Register
documents.The amount o f documents m a y be changed i f
agreed b y the Register.
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6.3 W h e r e m o d i f i c a t i o n s
andreplacementsareperf o r m e d i n h u l l structures, u n i t s o f the m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n
and refrigerating plant, t h e a m o u n t o f documentation
submitted shall correspond t o t h e scope o f modifications
and replacements performed. D r a w i n g s o f the shell plating
expansions, double b o t t o m plating a n d watertight bulk
heads w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f the plates replaced d u r i n g p r e v i o u s
r e p a i r s t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e r e s u l t s o f t e s t i n g f o r defects s h a l l
be available o n b o a r d a l l ships.
6.4 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y d e m a n d t h e c a l c u l a t i o n s t o b e
s u b m i t t e d r e q u i r e d t o assess w h e t h e r t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
the Rules f o r Construction are complied w i t h , unless
these are p r o v i d e d i n the s u b m i t t e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
6.5 I f t h e s h i p o w n e r i s u n a b l e t o s u b m i t a n y t e c h n i c a l
documentation contained i n t h e list m e n t i o n e d i n 6 . 1 , h e
shall ensure that t h e s u r v e y o r receives a l l t h e necessary
i n f o r m a t i o n a t i n i t i a l s u r v e y ; i f necessary, d r a w i n g s s h a l l b e
prepared o n full-scale measurements a n d c a l c u l a t i o n s . W h e r e
certificates o f c o n f o r m i t y o r o t h e r d o c u m e n t s a s c e r t a i n i n g t h e
tests r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s are u n a v a i l a b l e , t h e i t e m s
s h a l l b e subjected t o t h e r e s p e c t i v e tests.
6.6 D u r i n g c o n v e r s i o n o r r e p a i r s , d o c u m e n t a t i o n
shall b e submitted for t h e Register approval o n those
parts o f the ship's h u l l , m a c h i n e r y a n d e q u i p m e n t , w h i c h
are l i a b l e t o c o n v e r s i o n o r r e s t o r a t i o n .
6.7 W h e r e n e w m a c h i n e r y o r a r r a n g e m e n t s s u b j e c t
t o t h e R e g i s t e r s u p e r v i s i o n are i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d t h e ship,
w h i c h differ considerably f r o m t h e o r i g i n a l ones,
technical documentation o n t h e n e w items shall be
submitted for the Register approval to the extent required
for initial s u r v e y o f the ship.
6.8 W h e n t h e s h i p i s s u b m i t t e d t o a n y t y p e o f s u r v e y ,
the documentation specified i n 4.5 shall be submitted t o
the s u r v e y o r u p o n h i s request.
6.9 O n c o m p l e t i o n o f s u r v e y t h e R e g i s t e r i s s u e s t h e
documents c o n f i r m i n g the fulfillment o f t h e requirements
o f t h e R u l e s (refer t o Section 6, Part I "General
Provisions" o f the Guidelines).
7 REQUIREMENTS F O RSERVICE
See circular
7.1
SUPPLIERS
GENERAL
7.1.1 F i r m s p r o v i d i n g s e r v i c e s o n b e h a l f o f t h e
o w n e r o f a ship or m o b i l e offshore drilling unit, such as
m e a s u r e m e n t s , tests o r m a i n t e n a n c e o f safety systems
a n d equipment, as w e l l as testing laboratories the results
o f w h i c h are used b y the surveyors t o t h e Register i n
m a k i n g decisions affecting classification, shall be
recognized b y t h e Register i n accordance w i t h t h e
mandatory procedures set forth i n this Section.
7.1.2 W h e r e s u c h s e r v i c e s are u s e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r s
i n m a k i n g decisions affecting statutory certifications, the
in Service
7.2
APPLICATION
7.2.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e
following categories o f service suppliers listed i n 7.2.1.1 7.2.1.2.
7.2.1.1 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n s e r v i c e s a r e p r o v i d e d b y t h e
firms:
engaged i n tightness testing o f hatches w i t h ultra
sonic equipment;
carrying o u t i n - w a t e r surveys o f ships and m o b i l e
offshore drilling units;
engaged i n the e x a m i n a t i o n o f b o w , stern, side a n d
inner doors o n r o - r o ships;
engaged i n testing o f coating systems i n compliance
w i t h the requirements o f I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 )
and I A C S U I SC223;
e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o n s h i p s (re
c o g n i t i o n o f the firms engaged i n thickness measure
m e n t s o n ships less t h a n 5 0 0 gross tonnage, except E S P
ships a n d a l l fishing vessels, i s subject t o special
consideration b y t h e Register i n each particular
case).
7.2.1.2 S t a t u t o r y s e r v i c e s a r e p r o v i d e d b y t h e f i r m s :
engaged i n surveys a n d maintenance o f fire extin
guishing equipment and systems;
engaged i n service o n inflatable liferafts, inflatable
lifejackets, hydrostatic release u n i t s , i n f l a t e d rescue
boats, evacuation systems, inflatable p l a t f o r m s o f means
o f rescue, lifeboats a n d l a u n c h i n g appliances;
engaged i n t h e servicing a n d testing o f radio
equipment and E P I R B s ;
engaged i n inspection and testing o f centralized gas
welding and cutting equipment;
e n g a g e d i n s u r v e y s a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f selfcontained breathing apparatus;
engaged i n annual performance testing o f voyage
data recorders ( V D R ) ;
engaged i n surveys o f l o w location lighting systems
using photo luminescent materials;
e n g a g e d i n s o u n d pressure l e v e l m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r
l o u d s p e a k e r s o f p u b l i c address a n d g e n e r a l a l a r m s y s t e m s ;
engaged i n testing o f coating systems i n compliance
w i t h the requirements o f I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 )
and I A C S U I SC223.
7.2.2 D e t a i l e d r e q u i r e m e n t s s p e c i f i c t o t h e v a r i o u s
categories o f suppliers a r e g i v e n i n 7.7. T h e n a t i o n a l
and/or international regulations m a y contain additional
r e q u i r e m e n t s . R e f e r e n c e s t o s u c h n a t i o n a l a n d / o r inter
national requirements are given i n 7.7.
7.3 P R O C E D U R E F O R R E C O G N I T I O N
AND CERTIFICATION
7.3.1 S u b m i s s i o n o f d o c u m e n t s .
The following documents shall be submitted t o t h e
Register for r e v i e w :
outline o f f i r m (e.g. organization a n d m a n a g e m e n t
structure, i n c l u d i n g subsidiaries i n t h e a p p r o v a l / r e c o g n i t i o n ) ;
list o f n o m i n a t e d agents;
f i r m experience i n t h e specific service area;
list o f operators/technicians/inspectors h a v i n g docu
m e n t e d training a n d experience i n t h e relevant service
area a n d qualifications according t o recognized n a t i o n a l
o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards, as relevant;
description o f equipment used f o r t h e particular
service, for w h i c h approval is sought;
a guide f o r operators o f such equipment;
training programmes f o r operators/technicians/in
spectors;
checklists and record formats for recording results o f
the services referred t o i n 7 . 1 ;
Quality M a n u a l and/or documented procedures
developed i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements f o r a
quality system;
evidence o f a p p r o v a l / r e c o g n i t i o n b y o t h e r b o d i e s , i f a n y ;
information o n other activities, w h i c h m a y present a
conflict o f interest;
record o f customers' claims a n d corrective actions
requested b y certification bodies;
list a n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n licences granted b y t h e
equipment manufacturer (where applicable).
7.3.2 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s .
7.3.2.1 E x t e n t o f r e c o g n i t i o n .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l d e m o n s t r a t e , as r e q u i r e d b y 7 . 3 . 2 . 2
7.3.2.9, that i t has competence a n d c o n t r o l needed t o p e r f o r m
t h e services, f o r w h i c h r e c o g n i t i o n i s s o u g h t .
7.3.2.2 T r a i n i n g o f p e r s o n n e l .
T h e supplier is responsible f o r t h e qualification a n d
training o f its personnel t o the recognized national,
international o r industrial standards, as a p p l i c a b l e . W h e r e
such standards d o n o t exist, t h e supplier shall define
standards f o r the t r a i n i n g a n d q u a l i f i c a t i o n o f its personnel
relevant t o the functions each authorized t o p e r f o r m . T h e
personnel shall also h a v e a n adequate experience a n d b e
familiar w i t h the operation o f a n y necessary equipment.
Operators/technicians/inspectors shall have a m i n i m u m o f
one year tutored on-the-job t r a i n i n g . W h e r e i t is n o t
possible t o p e r f o r m internal training, a p r o g r a m o f e x t e r n a l
training m a y b e considered as acceptable.
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7.3.2.3 S u p e r v i s i o n .
T h e supplier shall provide supervision f o r a l l
services p r o v i d e d . T h e responsible supervisor shall have
m i n i m u m t w o years experience as a n operator/tech
nician/inspector w i t h i n t h e activity, f o r w h i c h t h e
supplier is r e c o g n i z e d . F o r a supplier consisting o f o n e
person, that person shall m e e t t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n require
ments o f a supervisor.
7.3.2.4 P e r s o n n e l ' s r e c o r d s .
T h e supplier shall keep records o f t h e approved
o p e r a t o r s / t e c h n i c i a n s / i n s p e c t o r s . T h e records shall con
tain i n f o r m a t i o n o n age, f o r m a l education, training a n d
experience for t h e services, for w h i c h t h e y are approved.
7.3.2.5 E q u i p m e n t a n d f a c i l i t i e s .
T h e supplier shall have the necessary equipment a n d
facilities for t h e services t o b e s u p p l i e d . A record o f the
equipment used shall be k e p t . T h e record shall contain
information o n maintenance a n d calibration.
7.3.2.6 P r o c e d u r e s .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e d o c u m e n t e d w o r k proce
dures c o v e r i n g a l l services supplied.
7.3.2.7 S u b c o n t r a c t o r s .
T h e supplier shall submit i n f o r m a t i o no f agreements
a n d arrangements i f a n y parts o f t h e services p r o v i d e d
are s u b c o n t r a c t e d . P a r t i c u l a r e m p h a s i s s h a l l b e g i v e n t o
quality management b y the supplier i n f o l l o w i n g - u p o f
such subcontracts.Subcontractors providing anything
other than subcontracted personnel o r equipment shall
also m e e t t h e requirements o f 7.3.2 a n d 7.3.5.
7.3.2.8 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
T h e supplier shall v e r i f y that the services p r o v i d e d are
carried o u t i n compliance w i t h the approved procedures.
7.3.2.9 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e report shall b e prepared i n a f o r m acceptable t o
the Register.Specific guidelines are given i n 7 . 7 . T h e
report shall include a copy o f the Recognition Certificate.
7.3.3 A u d i t i n g o f s u p p l i e r .
U p o n reviewing the submitted documents with
satisfactory result, t h e supplier is audited i n order t o
ascertain that the supplier i s d u l y organized and m a n a g e d i n
accordance w i t h t h e submitted documents, a n d that i t i s
considered capable o f p r o v i d i n g t h e services, f o r w h i c h
recognition/issue o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate i s sought.
7.3.4 T h e r e c o g n i t i o n i s c o n d i t i o n a l o n a p r a c t i c a l
d e m o n s t r a t i o n o f t h e specific service performance, as
w e l l as satisfactory r e p o r t i n g b e i n g carried out.
7.3.5 Q u a l i t y S y s t e m .
7.3.5.1 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e a d o c u m e n t e d s y s t e m
c o v e r i n g a t least t h e f o l l o w i n g :
code o f conduct f o r t h e relevant activity;
maintenance a n d calibration o f equipment;
training programmes f o r operators/technicians/in
spectors;
supervision a n d verification t o ensure compliance
w i t h operational procedures;
recording a n d reporting o f information;
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7.4 I S S U E O F R E C O G N I T I O N
CERTIFICATE
7.5 I N F O R M A T I O N O N A L T E R A T I O N S
TO T H ECERTIFIED S E R V I C E OPERATION S Y S T E M
7.5.1 I n c a s e w h e r e a n y a l t e r a t i o n t o t h e c e r t i f i e d
service operation system is made, such alteration shall be
immediately informed t o the Register.Re-audit m a y be
required w h e n deemed necessary b y t h e Register.
7.6 C A N C E L L A T I O N
OF RECOGNITION
7.6.1 R e c o g n i t i o n m a y b e c a n c e l l e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
cases:
.1 w h e r e t h e s e r v i c e w a s i m p r o p e r l y p r o v i d e d o r t h e
results w e r e i m p r o p e r l y reported;
.2 w h e r e a s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r f i n d s d e f i c i e n c i e s
i n the recognized service operation system o f t h e supplier
and appropriate corrective action is n o t taken;
.3 w h e r e t h e s u p p l i e r f a i l s t o i n f o r m t h e R e g i s t e r o f
a n y alteration, as required i n 7 . 5 ;
.4 w h e r e i n t e r m e d i a t e a u d i t , i f r e q u e s t e d a s p e r 7 . 4 . 2 ,
has n o t been carried out;
.5 w h e r e a n y o m i s s i o n s o r a c t s n o t a g r e e d w i t h t h e
Register are ascertained.
7.6.2 T h e R e g i s t e r r e s e r v e s t h e r i g h t t o c a n c e l t h e
recognition a n d t o inform A C S I A C S member
accordingly.
7.6.3 T h e s u p p l i e r , w h i c h r e c o g n i t i o n w a s c a n c e l l e d ,
m a y apply f o r re-recognition, provided i t has eliminated
non-conformities, w h i c h resulted i n cancellation o f t h e
recognition, a n d t h e Register i s able t o c o n f i r m that t h e
supplier has effectively i m p l e m e n t e d t h e corrective action.
7.4.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y c o m p l e t i o n o f b o t h t h e a u d i t
o f t h e s u p p l i e r a n d t h e d e m o n s t r a t i o n test, i f r e q u i r e d , t h e
Register shall issue a R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate stating that
the supplier's service operation system has been f o u n d t o
7.7 S P E C I A L
REQUIREMENTS
be satisfactory and that the results o f services p r o v i d e d i n
F O R V A R I O U S C A T E G O R I E S O FS E R V I C E S U P P L I E R S
accordance w i t h that system m a y b e recognized a n d
utilized b y t h e surveyors t o t h e Register i n m a k i n g
7.7.1 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s
decisions affecting classification o r statutory certifica
measurements o n ships.
t i o n , as a p p l i c a b l e . T h e R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate shall
7.7.1.1 S u p e r v i s o r .
c l e a r l y state t h e t y p e a n d scope o f services a n d a n y
T h e r e s p o n s i b l e s u p e r v i s o r s h a l l b e q u a l i f i e d accord
limitations o r restrictions i m p o s e d . T h e supplier w i l l also
ing t o a recognized national o r international industrial
be included i n the Register records o f recognized service
N D T standard (e.g. E N 4 7 3 l e v e l I I o r I S O 9 7 1 2 l e v e l I I ) .
suppliers.
Supervisor shall be certified b y t h e organization
m e n t i o n e d i n 7.7.1.3. Supervisor shall have a n adequate
7.4.2 R e n e w a l o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e
k n o w l e d g e o f t h e ship's structures a n d b e able t o assess
m a d e i n accordance w i t h t h e procedure established b y
the results o f the performed measurements i n compliance
Section 3, Part I "General Regulations f o r Technical
w i t h t h e R S n o r m a t i v e basis.
Supervision" o f the Rules f o r Technical Supervision
7.7.1.2 O p e r a t o r s .
T h e operators carrying o u t the measurements shall
be certified t o a recognized n a t i o n a l o r international
industrial standard (e.g. E N 4 7 3 level I o r I S O 9 7 1 2
level I ) a n d shall have adequate k n o w l e d g e o f ship
structures sufficient t o select a representative p o s i t i o n f o r
each measurement.
Operator shall b e certified b y t h e organization
m e n t i o n e d i n 7.7.1.3.
Operators/Supervisors shall have, w h e r e applicable,
Certificate o f Vocational Training ( f o r m 7.1.34) confirm
ing their appropriate qualification f o r carrying o u t
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n ships.
7.7.1.3 B o d i e s o p e r a t i n g c e r t i f i c a t i o n o f o p e r a t o r s /
supervisors.
T h e firms (certificationbodies), engaged i n training
and certification o f operators/supervisors can be checked
b y R S i ncompliance w i t h Section 11, Part I "General
Regulations f o r Technical Supervision" o fthe Rules f o r
Technical Supervision During Construction o f Ships a n d
Manufacture o fMaterials and Products f o r S h i p s . T h e
organizations accredited b y t h e international o r national
non-destructive testing ( N D T ) bodies members o f the
international associations f o r N D T , f o r example, Eur
opean Federation f o rN D T ( E F N D T ) , International
C o m m i t t e e f o r N D T ( I C N D T ) , shall b e n o t subjected
to t h e R S additional inspections, i n absence o f their
v o l u n t a r y request a n d agreement o n getting t h e R S
r e c o g n i t i o n . ( l i s t o f E F N D T m e m b e r s : http://www.efndt.
org/Members.aspx; l i s t o f I C N D T m e m b e r s : http://www.
icndt.org/Directory. aspx).
T h e firms engaged i n certification o f operators/
supervisors shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f I S O
Standard 17024, i n particular, w i t h regard t o indepen
dence a n d impartiality o f the b o d y o r its subcontractors
to t h e applicants, candidates a n d certified persons,
including t h e employees a n d their relationships w i t h
the c u s t o m e r s . T h e fact o f c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e Standard
shall b e c o n f i r m e d b y a n accredited o r g a n i z a t i o n . S e l f declaration o fcompliance is n o t allowed.
7.7.1.4 E q u i p m e n t .
O n coated surfaces, i n s t r u m e n t s u s i n g p u l s e d echo
technique (either w i t h oscilloscope o r digital instruments
using m u l t i p l e echo, o r a single crystal technique) shall
be u s e d . S i n g l e echo instruments m a y b e used o n
u n c o a t e d surfaces, w h i c h h a v e b e e n cleaned a n d grinded.
7.7.1.5 P r o c e d u r e s .
D o c u m e n t e d w o r k procedures s h a l l , a t least, c o n t a i n
i n f o r m a t i o n o n s u r v e y preparation, selection a n d identi
fication o f test locations, surface preparation, p r o t e c t i v e
coating preservation, calibration checks a n d report
preparation a n d content.
7.7.1.6 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e report shall be based o nthe requirements o f
Appendix 2.
7.7.1.7 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
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7.7.2.3 E q u i p m e n t .
The ultrasonic equipment t o be used shall be type
approved b y t h e Register o r classification society
I A C S m e m b e r . I t shall be demonstrated forthe surveyor
to the Register that the equipment is fit for the purpose o f
detecting leakages i n hatch covers.
7.7.2.4 P r o c e d u r e s .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e d o c u m e n t e d w o r k proce
dures, w h i c h shall include t h e m a n u a l f o r t h e ultrasonic
e q u i p m e n t specified, i t s a d j u s t m e n t , m a i n t e n a n c e , opera
tion a n d approval criteria.
7.7.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n i n - w a t e r
surveys o f ships a n d mobile offshore drilling units.
7.7.3.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t i n - w a t e r s u r v e y s o f
ships a n d m o b i l e offshore drilling units.
7.7.3.2 T r a i n i n g o f p e r s o n n e l .
T h e supplier i s responsible f o r t h e qualification o f its
divers a n d the d i v i n g equipment utilized w h e n carrying o u t
s u r v e y . K n o w l e d g e o f the f o l l o w i n g shall b e documented:
ship's u n d e r w a t e r structure a n d appendages, tail
shaft, propeller, r u d d e r a n d i t s bearings, etc.;
non-destructive testing i n accordance w i t h a recognized
national o r international industrial standard o n ultrasonic
inspection a n d taking into account t h e requirements
o f 8.3.7, Part I "General R e g u l a t i o n s f o r T e c h n i c a l
Supervision" o f t h e Rules for Technical Supervision D u r i n g
Construction o f Ships a n d Manufacture o f Materials a n d
P r o d u c t s f o r S h i p s w i t h r e s p e c t t o p e r f o r m i n g t h e under
water thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h i s requirement o n l y
applies i f t h e f i r m carrying o u t i n - w a t e r s u r v e y uses
methods o f non-destructive testing f o r examinations;
bearing clearance measurements o n rudders a n d t h e
t a i l shaft;
underwater m o n i t o r i n g w i t h T V - m o n i t o r s o n deck,
as w e l l a s s t i l l p i c t u r e w o r k ;
operation o f underwater c o m m u n i c a t i o n systems;
special e q u i p m e n t a n d tools like h u l l cleaners,
grinders a n d cutters, etc.
7.7.3.3 A p l a n f o r t h e p e r s o n n e l t r a i n i n g i n t h e
reporting system, t h e m i n i m u m requirements o f t h e
R e g i s t e r rules f o r r e l e v a n t ship types, ship's u n d e r w a t e r
structure, m e a s u r i n g o f bearing clearances, t h e recogni
tion o f corrosion damage, buckling a n d deteriorated
coatings, etc.shall be included.
7.7.3.4 S u p e r v i s o r .
T h e supervisor shall b e qualified according t o t h e
supplier's g e n e r a l r e g u l a t i o n s a n d s h a l l h a v e m i n i m u m t w o
y e a r s ' e x p e r i e n c e as a d i v e r c a r r y i n g o u t s u c h s u r v e y s .
7.7.3.5 D i v e r .
T h e d i v e r c a r r y i n g o u t s u r v e y s s h a l l h a v e , a t least,
one-year experience as a n assistant d i v e r c a r r y i n g o u t
surveys ( m i n i m u m 10 different assignments).
7.7.3.6 E q u i p m e n t .
Firms shall have the following equipment:
closed circuit colour television w i t h sufficient
illumination equipment;
in Service
t w o - w a y c o m m u n i c a t i o n b e t w e e n d i v e r a n d surface staff;
video-recording device connected t o t h e closed
circuit colour television;
still photography camera;
equipment f o r carrying o u t thickness measurements,
non-destructive testing a n d m e a s u r e m e n t s (e.g. clearances,
indents, etc.as relevant t o t h e w o r k t o b e performed);
equipment for cleaning o f the hull.
7.7.3.7 P r o c e d u r e s a n d g u i d e l i n e s .
T h e supplier shall have documented operational
procedures a n dguidelines f o r survey performance a n d
h a n d l i n g o f equipment, w h i c h shall specify:
t w o - w a y c o m m u n i c a t i o n b e t w e e n d i v e r a n d surface;
video-recording a n d closed circuit television operation;
guidance o f t h e d i v e r a l o n g t h e ship's h u l l t o ensure
complete coverage o f t h e parts t o b e surveyed.
7.7.3.8 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
T h e supplier shall have the surveyor's verification o f
each separate j o b , d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e report b y h i s
signature.
7.7.4 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s u r v e y s a n d
m a i n t e n a n c e o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g e q u i p m e n t a n d s y s t e m s .
7.7.4.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t .
T h e supplier shall have the professional knowledge
o f fire theory, skills o f fire-fighting a n d fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
appliances sufficient t o carry o u t the surveys a n d t o m a k e
the necessary evaluations o f the equipment condition.
7.7.5 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s e r v i c e
of inflatable liferafts, inflated lifejackets, hydrostatic
release units, inflatable rescue boats, evacuation
systems, inflatable platforms o f m e a n s o f rescue,
lifeboats a n d launching appliances.
7.7.5.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t s e r v i c i n g o f
liferafts, lifejackets, hydrostatic release units, inflated
rescue boats, evacuation systems, inflatable p l a t f o r m s o f
m e a n s o f rescue, lifeboats a n d l a u n c h i n g appliances.
7.7.5.2 E q u i p m e n t a n d p r e m i s e s .
7.7.5.3 I M O r e s o l u t i o n A . 7 6 1 ( 1 8 ) a s a m e n d e d b y I M O
resolution M S C . 5 5 ( 6 6 ) gives recommendations o n condi
tions f o r t h e approval o f servicing stations f o r inflatable
liferafts, w h i c h shall b e o b s e r v e d as relevant.
7.7.5.4 P r o c e d u r e s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s .
T h e supplier shall have documented procedures a n d
instructions o n service o f the e q u i p m e n t . T h e procedures
shall include the requirements t o record the nature a n d
extent o f damages a n d defects f o u n d i n e q u i p m e n t d u r i n g
servicing a n d repairs.The shipowner shall be notified o f
all revealed defects affecting further u s e o f this
e q u i p m e n t . I n case o f a n y differences, r e l e v a n t i n f o r m a
t i o n f r o m t h e service supplier shall be f o r w a r d e d t o t h e
nearest R S B r a n c h O f f i c e t o settle t h e d i f f e r e n c e s . T h e s e
data shall b e m a d e available t o t h e Register u p o n request.
7.7.5.5 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l p r o v i d e e v i d e n c e t h a t i t
has been authorized o r licensed t o serve t h e particular
types a n d models o fequipment, f o r w h i c h approval is
sought b ythe equipment manufacturer.
7.7.6 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s e r v i c i n g
a n d testing o f radio communication equipment.
7.7.6.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t i n s p e c t i o n a n d t e s t s
o f radio equipment o n b o a r d ships o r m o b i l e offshore
drilling units f o r compliance w i t h the requirements o f
SOLAS-74/78.
7.7.6.1.1 R e f e r e n c e d o c u m e n t s .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e access t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as
amended, I M O resolution A . 7 8 9 ( 1 9 ) "Specification o n
the Survey a n d Certification Functions o f Recognized
Organizations A c t i n g o n behalf o f the A d m i n i s t r a t i o n " ,
I T U R a d i o Regulations, I M O Performance Standards f o r
radio c o m m u n i c a t i o n equipment, as w e l l as r e l e v a n t parts
o f the Register rules a n d guidelines.
7.7.6.1.2 S u p e r v i s o r .
The supervisor shall have m i n i m u m two-years'
secondary special technical t r a i n i n g at a technical school
andworkexperienceasaninspector.Itshallbe
preferable for t h e supervisor t o h o l d a G M D S S General
Operator's Certificate ( G O C ) .
7.7.6.1.3 R a d i o i n s p e c t o r .
T h e inspector carrying o u t t h e inspection o f radio
equipment shall undergo t h e internal training o f t h e
services supplier a n d shall also h a v e a t least one-year
secondary special technical training at a technical school,
and, a t least, o n e - y e a r w o r k e x p e r i e n c e as a n assistant
radio inspector.
7.7.6.1.4 E q u i p m e n t .
7.7.6.1.4.1 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e t h e m a j o r a n d
auxiliary equipment required for correctly performing the
inspection.Records o f the equipment used shall be kept,
including information o n manufacturer a n d type o f
e q u i p m e n t , as w e l l as l o g o f m a i n t e n a n c e a n d calibra
tion.
7.7.6.1.4.2 A s t a n d a r d , w h i c h i s r e l e v a n t t o t h e r a d i o
e q u i p m e n t t o b e tested, shall b e available f o r t h e
equipment a n d shall be cited i n t h e inspection report.
7.7.6.1.4.3 T h e s o f t w a r e a n d h a r d w a r e u s e d i n
testing/examination shall b e fully described a n d verified.
7.7.6.1.5 M i n i m u m r e q u i r e d i n s t r u m e n t s :
i n s t r u m e n t s f o r m e a s u r i n g f r e q u e n c y , v o l t a g e , cur
rent a n d resistance;
instruments f o r m e a s u r i n g o u t p u t a n d reflect effect
on V H F and MF/HF;
instruments for measuring modulation o n V H F , M F
and H F ;
acid tester f o r c h e c k i n g specific g r a v i t y o f lead
batteries;
tester f o r c h e c k i n g E P I R B s .
7.7.6.1.6 P r o c e d u r e s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s .
T h e supplier shall have documented procedures a n d
instructions for h o w t o carry out testing a n d examination
o f radio equipment.Procedures a n d instructions f o r
o p e r a t i n g o f each i t e m o f t h e t e s t i n g / i n s p e c t i o n equip
m e n t shall be available.These shall be available for the
personnel at all times.
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7.7.9 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s u r v e y s
a n d maintenance o f self-contained breathing apparatus.
T h e supplier shall document a n d demonstrate i t s
knowledge o f the equipment a n dsystems sufficient t o
carry o u t inspections a n d testing o f self-contained
breathing apparatus t o identified standards a n d t o m a k e
the necessary evaluation o f the equipment condition.
7.7.10 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t h e
examination o f bow, stern a n d side doors o f ro-ro ships.
7.7.10.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t i n s p e c t i o n o f
securing a n d l o c k i n g devices, hydraulic operating
systems, electric c o n t r o l system, electric indicator
systems a n d supporting, securing a n d l o c k i n g devices
and tightness testing.
7.7.10.2 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l b e c e r t i f i e d t o c o m p l y
w i t h t h e relevant requirements o f t h e most current
v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series.
7.7.10.3 R e f e r e n c e d o c u m e n t s .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e access t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as
amended, a n d I A C S U RZ 2 4 "Survey Requirements for
Shell a n d Inner D o o r s o f R o - R o Ships", t h e Register
normative documents relating t o inner doors o r t h e
equivalent, b y t h e relevant classification society.
7.7.10.4 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7 . 3 . 2 . 3 ,
the senior service engineer (supervisor) shall have a
m i n i m u m two-years' education at a technical school.
7.7.10.5 R e q u i r e d e q u i p m e n t .
7.7.10.5.1 F o r i n s p e c t i o n o f s u p p o r t i n g , s e c u r i n g a n d
l o c k i n g devices, hinges a n d bearings, equipment f o r
m e a s u r i n g clearances shall b e available ( i . e . feeler
gauges, vernier calipers, m i c r o m e t e r s ) .
T h e inspection is carried o u t w i t h u s e o f non
destructive e x a m i n a t i o n techniques (e.g. d y e penetrant,
magnetic particle testing).
7.7.10.5.2 F o r t i g h t n e s s t e s t i n g , a n u l t r a s o n i c l e a k
detector o r equivalent is required.
7.7.10.5.3 F o r i n s p e c t i o n o f h y d r a u l i c o p e r a t i n g
system, the following shall be available:
pressure gauges;
particle counter f o r analyzing t h e quality o f
hydraulic fluid.
7.7.10.5.4 F o r i n s p e c t i o n o f e l e c t r i c c o n t r o l s y s t e m ,
the following shall be available:
digital multimeter;
earth fault detector.
7.7.10.6 P r o c e d u r e s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s .
7.7.10.6.1 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e access t o
drawings a n d documents including the Operating a n d
Inspection Manual.
7.7.10.6.2 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e a c c e s s t o t h e
service h i s t o r y o f the doors.
7.7.10.6.3 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l u s e , c o m p l e t e a n d s i g n
a checklist, w h i c h h a s been f o u n d acceptable b y t h e
Register.
7.7.11 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n a n n u a l
performance testing o fvoyage data recorders (VDR).
7.7.11.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t t e s t i n g a n d
s e r v i c i n g o f v o y a g e data recorders i n accordance w i t h
R e g u l a t i o n 18.8, C h a p t e r V o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as amended.
7.7.11.2 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l p r o v i d e e v i d e n c e t h a t h e
has been authorized o r licensed b y t h e equipment
manufacturer t o service t h e particular types a n d models
o f the equipment, for w h i c h approval is sought.
7.7.11.3 D o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d e q u i p m e n t .
T h e supplier shall have I M O resolution A . 8 6 1 ( 2 0 ) a n d
a p p l i c a b l e i n d u s t r i a l p e r f o r m a n c e standards (e.g. I E C 6 1 9 9 6 )
and have documented procedures a n di n s t r u c t i o n s . I n
addition, t h e supplier shall have documentation a n d
e q u i p m e n t as specified i n t h e a u t h o r i z a t i o n o r license
from the equipment manufacturer.
7.7.11.4 T e s t r e p o r t .
T h e supplier shall issue t h e Certificate o f C o m p l i
ance as specified i n R e g u l a t i o n 1 8 . 8 , Chapter V o f
S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as amended.
7.7.12 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s u r v e y s o f
low location lighting systems using photo luminescent
materials.
7.7.12.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t l u m i n a n c e
measurements o n board ships o f l o w location l i g h t i n g
systems using photo luminescent materials.
7.7.12.2 O p e r a t o r s .
T h e operator shall have t h e relevant qualification,
adequate k n o w l e d g e o f t h e applicable international
requirements (be aware o f Regulation II-2/13.3.2.5o f
SOLAS-74/78, I M O resolution A.752(18), I S O 15370-2001,
F S S S C o d e Chapter 1 1 ) , t o b e able t o d o c u m e n t a
theoretical a n d practical training o f t h e personnel
onboard t h e ship i n using t h e above equipment.
7.7.12.3 E q u i p m e n t .
T h e m e a s u r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s h a l l i n c o r p o r a t e a fastresponse photometer head w i t h C I E (International C o m m i s
sion o n Illumination) photopic correction a n d have a
m e a s u r e m e n t r a n g e o f , a t least, f r o m 1 0 c d / m t o 1 0 c d / m .
7.7.12.4 P r o c e d u r e s .
D o c u m e n t e d w o r k p r o c e d u r e s s h a l l , a t least, c o n t a i n
i n f o r m a t i o n o n survey preparation, selection a n d identi
fication o f test locations.
7.7.12.5 R e p o r t i n g .
The report shall be prepared i n compliance w i t h
Annex C toI S O 15370-2001.
7.7.12.6 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
T h e supplier shall have t h e Register surveyor's
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f each separate j o b , d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e
report b y h i s signature.
7.7.13 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s o u n d
pressure level m e a s u r e m e n t s o f public a d d r e s s system, a
c o m m a n d broadcast apparatus a n d for sound devices o f
a g e n e r a l a l a r m system o n b o a r d ships.
7.7.13.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t s o u n d p r e s s u r e
level measurements o f public address system, a com
m a n d broadcast apparatus a n d sound devices o f a general
a l a r m s y s t e m o n b o a r d ships.
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7.7.13.2 O p e r a t o r s .
T h e operator shall have t h e relevant qualification,
adequate k n o w l e d g e o f the applicable i n t e r n a t i o n a l require
ments (be aware o f Regulations III/4 a n d III/6 o f S O L A S 74/78, as amended, L S A C o d e Chapter V I I / 7 . 2 , I M O C o d e
o n A l a r m s a n d Indicators, 1995), b e able t o d o c u m e n t a
theoretical a n d practical training o f t h e personnel
o n b o a r d t h e ship i n u s i n g t h e e q u i p m e n t specified.
7.7.13.3 E q u i p m e n t .
The measuring instrument shall be a n integrating
sound pressure level meter w i t h frequency analyzer
capabilities c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e requirements o f
I E C 6 0 6 5 1 a n d I E C 6 0 8 0 4 , t y p e 1 p r e c i s i o n class w i t h ,
at least, a n A - w e i g h t i n g f r e q u e n c y r e s p o n s e c u r v e a n d
1/3-octave a n d 1-octave b a n d filters c o m p l y i n g w i t h
I E C 6 1 2 6 0 , as appropriate f o r t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s t o b e
carried o u t . I n addition microphones shall be o f t h e
r a n d o m incidence type c o m p l y i n g w i t h I E C 6 0 6 5 1 .
7.7.13.4 P r o c e d u r e s .
D o c u m e n t e d w o r k p r o c e d u r e s s h a l l , a t least, c o n t a i n
information o nsurvey preparation, calibration, selection
a n d i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f test locations.
7.7.13.5 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e report shall describe, as a m i n i m u m , t h e
e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e tests a n d , f o r each test
location, t h e ambient noise level o r t h e speech
interference level, as appropriate f o r t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s
to be carried o u t . T h e report shall c o m p l y w i t h any other
specific r e q u i r e m e n t o f the Register.
7.7.13.6 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
T h e supplier shall have t h e Register surveyor's
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f each separate j o b , d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e
report b y h i s signature.
7.7.14 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t e s t i n g
of coating systems i n compliance with I M O Resolut i o n M S C . 2 1 5 (82) a n d I A C S U I S C 2 2 3 a n d / o r I M O
Resolution MSC.288(87).
7.7.14.1 L a b o r a t o r i e s .
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7.7.14.1.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t - t e s t i n g o f c o a t i n g
systems i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f
I M O Resolution MSC.215(82) and I A C S U I SC223
and/or I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) .
7.7.14.1.2 T h e l a b o r a t o r y s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e R e g i s t e r
with the following information:
a detailed list o f t h e l a b o r a t o r y test e q u i p m e n t f o r
coating approval i ncompliance w i t h the requirements o f
I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) and/or M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ;
a detailed list o f the relevant documents acceptable
for t h e laboratory c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e requirements o f
I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) and/or M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ;
details o f procedure f o r test p a n e l preparation, test
panel identification, coating systems application a n d a
f o r m o f test report;
details o f a p p l i c a t i o n m e t h o d s a n d sites f o r h e a t i n g
o f test panels w i t h a p p l i e d coating;
f o r m s o f d a i l y o r w e e k l y logs/sheets f o r m a k i n g
entries a n d recording t h e observations, i n c l u d i n g unfore
seen i n t e r r u p t i o n o f t h e applied cycles w i t h corrective
actions;
details o f a n y sub-contracting agreements, i f applic
able;
c o m p a r i s o n test reports w i t h test results o f t h e
approved coating systems o r laboratories, i f applicable.
7.7.14.1.3. R e p o r t i n g .
Test reports shall be prepared i n compliance w i t h the
following I A C S Recommendations:
Recommendation N o . 1 0 1 . I A C S M o d e l Report for
I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) A n n e x 1 "Test Procedures for C o a t i n g Q u a l i f i c a t i o n " ;
Recommendation N o . 1 0 2 . I A C S M o d e l Report for
I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) A n n e x 1 "Test Proced u r e s f o r C o a t i n g Q u a l i f i c a t i o n " , S e c t i o n 1.7 - C r o s s o v e r
Test.
7.7.14.1.4 A u d i t o f t h e t e s t l a b o r a t o r y s h a l l b e b a s e d
o n t h e requirements o f t h e present Section a n d t h e
standards listed i n I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) and/or
MSC.288(87).
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P A R T II. S U R V E Y S C H E D U L E A N D S C O P E
1 INITIAL
1.1
SURVEY
GENERAL
1.1.1 T h e a i m o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p i n s e r v i c e
is t o d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r i t i s p o s s i b l e t o a s s i g n class t o a
ship b e i n g submitted f o r the R S classification for the first
t i m e , a s w e l l a s t o r e - a s s i g n t h e R S class t o t h e s h i p , t h e R S
class o f w h i c h w a s w i t h d r a w n . I n i t i a l s u r v e y i s p e r f o r m e d
d u r i n g re-classification, assigning class t o t h e ship
c o n s t r u c t e d w i t h o u t t h e R S t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , reassign
i n g class f o r t h e s h i p , t h e R S class o f w h i c h w a s w i t h d r a w n ,
as w e l l a s w h e n c h a n g i n g t h e e x i s t i n g n o t a t i o n o f t h e R S
class a n d a s s i g n i n g n e w class n o t a t i o n ( o n l y f o r i t e m s o f
technical supervision related to the n e w distinguishing m a r k
o r d e s c r i p t i v e n o t a t i o n i n t h e class n o t a t i o n ) .
1.1.2 W h e n s h i p s i n s e r v i c e , w h i c h h a d n o R S c l a s s ,
are accepted f o r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y
shall b e c a r r i e d . I n i t i a l survey o f a ship consists o f
t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n s , inspections, tests a n d measure
ments, w h i c h scope i s determined depending o n t h e
ship's age, i t s t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , as w e l l as t e c h n i c a l
documentation a n d certificates o f recognized a n d
competent supervisory bodies being a v a i l a b l e . I n i t i a l
survey is assigned i n t h e scope o f special survey
i n c l u d i n g s u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m i n
dry dock.
1.1.3 P r i o r t o s u r v e y i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e
s h i p o w n e r has prepared the ship for survey and p r o v i d e d
t h e c o n d i t i o n s , safe f o r t h e s u r v e y o r ' s l i f e a n d h e a t h ,
required for performance o f survey and testing o f items
(refer t o Section 4 o f Part I "General P r o v i s i o n s " ) .
1.1.4 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n (refer t o Section 6 o f Part I
"General P r o v i s i o n s " ) i n the scope required for verifica
tion o f compliance w i t h t h e technical requirements,
parameters a n d characteristics, regulated b y the R u l e s for
the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
as w e l l a s t h e s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( d o c u m e n t s o f
classification a n d other competent supervisory bodies,
manufacturer's certificates, etc.). L i s t o f ship's t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1 . I n case t h e
s h i p o w n e r fails t o s u b m i t technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n the
adequate extent, measures shall b e t a k e n for p r o v i s i o n o f
the i n f o r m a t i o n required, w i t h m a k i n g calculations,
w h e r e necessary, tests a n d d r a w i n g s .
1.1.5 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p , i t s h u l l , a r r a n g e
ments, equipment and outfit, machinery installation and
refrigerating plant, electrical equipment shall b e checked
for compliance w i t h t h erequirements o f the Rules f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n i n r e s p e c t o f s p e c i f i e d i n d i c e s a n d char
acteristics, structure a n d m a n d a t o r y list o f items, their
1.2 S U R V E Y S P E R F O R M E D F O R T H E P U R P O S E
O F C L A S S A S S I G N M E N T T OA S H I P I N S E R V I C E
1.2.1 H u l l .
1.2.1.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , m a t e r i a l s
and scantlings o f members shall b e checked f o r
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e Rules f o r
Construction, as w e l l as o v e r a l l a n d local strength shall
be checked t o b e ensured proceeding f r o m t h e ship
purpose a n d area o f n a v i g a t i o n . C h e c k i n g shall b e m a d e
for compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e rules i n force
o n t h e date o f construction o f the particular ship, h a v i n g
regard t o the subsequent editions o f the rules covering
the ships i n s e r v i c e . T h e exception i s checking o f t h e
compliance o f t h e ship scantlings that shall meet t h e
requirements o f the n e w l y published Rules for Construct i o n . D u r i n g the survey, the technical condition o f hull
structures shall b e checked i n respect o f w e l d e d a n d
riveted j o i n t quality, tightness, w e a r extent a n d damage
presence, also h u l l technical c o n d i t i o n shall b e assessed
i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 1.2.1.2.
1.2.1.2 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
1.2.1.2.1 H u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i s a s s e s s e d b y
comparing t h e actual scantlings w i t h t h e permissible
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A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u r v e y s o f h u l l struc
tures, p i p i n g systems a n d ballast t a n k s applicable t o selfpropelled o i l tankers, double skin o i l tankers, chemical
tankers, b u l k carriers, double s k i n b u l k carriers a n d ships
carrying d r y general cargoes are g i v e n i n Sections 2 t o 7
o f Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n
their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
A d d i t i o n a l requirements f o r surveys o f gas carriers
are g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 8 o f P a r t I I I " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f
Ships Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
Additional requirements f o r surveys o f water level
detectors o f single-hold d r y cargo ships are g i v e n i n
Section 7 o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u r v e y s o f s h i p s de
pending o n their purpose a n d h u l l material are g i v e n i n
Part III " A d d i t i o n a lSurveys o f Ships Depending o n their
Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
I n a d d i t i o n , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n c l i n i n g tests o r
l i g h t - w e i g h t c h e c k s s p e c i f i e d i n 1.5.1.3 t o 1.5.1.8
a n d 1.5.5, P a r t I V " S t a b i l i t y " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships
apply t o a l l types o f s h i p s . C o m p l i a n c e w i t h these
requirements shall be mandatorily verified b y t h e R S
surveyors t o c o n f i r m their fulfilment w i t h i n the time limit
p r e s c r i b e d f o r c e r t a i n t y p e s o f ships, a n d i n cases
specified i n t h e above requirements.
A p p l i c a t i o n o f the provisions o f the present Section
w h e n carrying o u t periodical surveys o f the h u l l (refer t o
2.2.2, 2.3.2 a n d 2.4.2) a n d m a c h i n e r y installations (refer
to 2.2.5, 2.3.3, 2.4.5.1.3, 2.4.5.3.2, 2.4.5.6 a n d 2 . 6 ) o f
c o m m e r c i a l ships, w h i c h are o w n e d o r chartered b y
g o v e r n m e n t s a n d are used as c o m b a t o r support vessels
i n m i l i t a r y operations, i s subject t o special consideration
b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case.
2.1 S U M M A R I Z E D S C O P E O F P E R I O D I C A L
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2.1.1 I n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s c o p e o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s
and intervals between t h e m shall be found i n Table 2.1.1
b e i n g t h e s u m m a r i z e d list o f i t e m s o f technical superv i s i o n . I n case t h e disputes r e g a r d i n g t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n
o f scope a n d schedule o f surveys arise, t h e final decision
shall b e m a d e o n the basis o f the requirements set forth i n
the relevant sections o f the Rules.
References t o t h e items o f Table 2.1.1 relate t o t h e
text o f t h e present Part o f t h e Rules, i f n o t specified
otherwise.
T h e extent o f particular examinations, measure
ments, testing, etc.is t h em i n i m u m a n d m a y be changed
by the surveyor t o the Register proceeding from valid
instructions a n d current situations.
2.1.2 T h e s c o p e o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s f o r s h i p s l i s t e d
i n 1.2.1 a n d 1.2.2 o f Part I " C l a s s i f i c a t i o n " o f the R u l e s
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OMH
2.4.2.5
OMH
2.4.2.5
OM
2.4.2.5
OMH
2.4.2.5
OMH
2.4.2.5
2.4.2.2.8
OM
2.4.2.5
OMH
Shell and deck plating, platforms and inner bottom, bottom, side and deck framing, pillars, watertight bulkheads and recesses, trunks and tunnels are
surveyed from inside the spaces
OM
2.4.2.6.5
O
OM
2.4.2.6.5
H
H
1.3.2
1.2.8
1.2.7
1.2.6
1.2.5
Superstructures, deckhouses,
engine and boiler casings (shell
plating, decks, bulkheads)
Companion hatch coamings and
ventilator coamings
Bulwark and freeing ports, guard
rails
Seatings of winch, windlass and
capstan, screw stoppers, bollards,
chocks and bitts
1.2.4
2
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1.3.9
1.3.10
1.3.8
1.3.7
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OMH
2.4.2.5
CM
2.4.2.7
CM
2.4.2.7
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
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2.4.2.6.6
1.3.6
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2.4.2.5
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1.3.4
pjpsds ing
2.4.2.7
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2.4.2.6.6
CM
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OMH
2.4.2.5
2.4.2.5
OMH
OM
2.4.2.5
OM
2.4.2.5
OMH
2.4.2.5
20 25 years
OM
2.4.2.6.6
CM
O
2.4.2.7
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OM
2.4.2.6.6
OMH
2.4.2.5
OM
2.4.2.5
OMH
2.4.2.5
over 25 years
p j p s d s HJ9
OM
2.4.2.5
OMH
2.4.2.5
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prosds \ ,
5 10 years
1 5 years
.5 cofferdams
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
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00
r-
OH
2.4.3.2
OH
2.4.3.2
O
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
OH
2.4.3.2
EC
EC
OP
OP
OP
O
P
P
OM
CM
OP
OP
OH
2.4.3.3
CM
2.4.3.3
OM
CM
OP
OP
OH
2.4.3.3
CM
2.4.3.3
OM
CM
OM
CM
OP
OP
OH
2.4.3.3
CM
2.4.3.3
CM
OP
OP
OM
CM
OH
2.4.3.3 2.4.3.3
CM
OP
OP
OM
CM
OH
2.4.3.3 2.4.3.3
OM
2.4.3.4
OM
OM
2.4.3.4
OM
OM
2.4.3.4
OM
OM
OM
2.4.3.4
OM
2.4.3.4
OM
OM
2.4.3.4
O
For the scope of anchor machinery survey, refer to 4.6.5; for the scope of the electric drive of anchor gear survey, refer to 7.6.1 ofthe Table
OH
2.4.3.3
CM
2.4.3.3
OH
2.4.3.2
OP
OH
2.4.3.2
EC
EC
For the scope of steering gear survey, refer to 4.6.4; for the scope of the electric drive of steering gear survey, refer to 7.6.2 of the Table
OP
OP
OH
2.4.3.2
EC
EC
OP
EC
EC
OP
EC
EC
OP
EC
The scope and procedure of survey are determined proceeding from the protection method and type.Corrosion protection is subject to technical
supervision if special requirements are put forward
Item to be surveyed
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prosds I S J
Fire doors
Closures of outer openings (vent
ducts, annular space of stacks,
skylights of engine and boiler
space, etc.)
3.1.2
3.1.3
P^
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For the scope of mooring machinery survey, refer to 4.6.6; for the scope of the electric drive of mooring machinery survey, refer to 7.6.3 of the Table
For the scope of towing winch survey, refer to 4.6.8; for the scope of the electric drive of towing winch survey, refer to 7.6.4 of the Table
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2.6.2
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
3.1.1
2.6
2.5.4
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p j p s d s pj
2.5.2
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2.5
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2.4.1
pjpsds qic
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jErosds p n j
2.3.4
prosds \ ,
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for
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over 25 years
pjpsds U 1 9
2.3.3
Nos.
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2.4.5.2.1.4
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4.1.1.3
For operational testing carried out during annual survey, refer to 2.2.5.3; for operational testing carried out during special survey, refer to 2.4.5.2.1.5 of the
present Part of the Rules
4.1.1.2
.3 tie rods
.4 cylinder blocks and covers
Piston assembly:
.1 pistons, crossheads, guides,
rods, connecting rods, gudgeon
pins, telescopic system
.2 cylinder liners
Frame:
.1 bed plate, columns, crankcase,
reamed bolts and chocks,
d a m p e r s , safety d e v i c e s ,
cylinder cover bolts
g
u
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.1.1
3.2.6
3.2.5
suction fans
Instrumentation
D r a w i n g s and d i a g r a m s
according to 1.4, Part IV "Fire
Protection" of the Rules for the
Classification and Construction
of Sea-Going Ships
Aerosol fire extinguishing system
Machinery installation
Internal combustion engines
Main internal combustion engine
3.2.4
3.2.3
3.2.2
3.2
3.2.1
1
^
^
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over 25 years
prosds J S J
S S
4.1.1.7
^
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4.1.1.6
p j p s d s pj
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4.1.1.5
jErosds p n j
pjpsds i n g
^
4.1.1.4
^
20 25 years
^
15 20 years
prosds \ ,
10 15 years
5 10 years
1 5 years
pjpsds m o
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
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36
Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
O
O
00
r-
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^
^
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o
O
O
^
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^
^
o
o
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OM
OMP
OM
OP
OM
OMP
OM
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OM
2.4.5.3.2.4
OM
2.4.5.3.2.4
OMP
OP
OP
OMP
OP
OP
OM
2.4.5.3.2.4
OMP
OM
OMP
OP
OM
OP
OP
OM
2.4.5.3.2.4
OMP
OM
OMP
OP
OM
OP
OP
OM
2.4.5.3.2.4
OMP
OM
OMP
OP
OM
OP
OP
OM
2.4.5.3.2.4
OMP
OM
OMP
OP
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4.3.4
Instrumentation
p j p s d s pj
4.3.3
prosds J S J
1
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jErosds p n j
4.3.1.8
4.3.2
!11
4.3.1.7
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pjpsds i n g
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4.3.1.6
!11
20 25 years
.4 sealings
Couplings
Reduction gear:
.1 casings, reamed bolts and
chocks
.2 shafts and bearings
.3 gear wheels and pinions
(gearing contact)
.4 positions of shafts - clearances
in journal and thrust bearings
!11
15 20 years
\,
4.3.1.4
4.3.1.5
prosds
10 15 years
5 10 years
1 5 years
p j p s d s HJ9
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
Survey of a ship
38
Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
CJ
2.4.5.3.3.4
2.4.5.3.3.4
p
2.4.5.3.3.4
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2.4.5.3.3.4
P
2.4.5.3.3.4
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2.4.5.3.3.4
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2
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Alignment check and shafting alignment, if required, shall be carried out during each dismantling of shafts, bearings, reamed chocks, as well as in the
case of a major repair in part of the hull member replacement in way of shafting
pjpsds i n g
O
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r-
O
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prosds J S J
00
ft
22
!11
over 25 years
p j p s d s HJ9
jErosds p n j
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4.5.1.1
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p j p s d s pj
4.5.1
!11
20 25 years
!11
15 20 years
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10 15 years
prosds
5 10 years
1 5 years
4.5
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
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Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
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111
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5.1
Mechanical telegraphs
Spare parts
Boilers, heat exchangers and
pressure vessels
Main, auxiliary boilers, including
waste heat, water-heating and
organic-coolant boilers
4.6.9
4.6.10
Item to be surveyed
Q
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5.1.6
5.1.7
5.1.8
5.1.9
5.2
5.2.2
prosds I S J
5.2.1
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.3
5.1.2
11
jErosds p n j
5 ^
Nos.
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11
.1 safety valves
Instrumentation
Spare parts
5.2.3
5.2.4
111
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OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5
OP
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OPH
2.4.5.8.11
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OPH
OPH
2.4.5.8.12
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
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2.4.6.2.5 9
2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
OP
OP
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2.4.6.2.5 92.4.6.2.5
HO
OP
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
OP
OPH
2.4.5.8.11
2.4.5.8.12
OPH
OH
OPH
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5 2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
OP
HO
HO
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5 2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
OPH
2.4.5.8.11
OH
OPH
OPH
2.4.5.8.12
OP
HO
5 " . b
HO
OP
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nmuny
6.13
.3 remote control
.4 branch pipes, pipelines (ducts)
connecting sea chests and ice
boxes
High-velocity vent devices,
breathing valves of vent systems
and cargo vapor discharge
systems of oil tankers and
combination carriers, chemical
carriers and gas carriers
.2 above waterline
6.12
6.16
nmuuy
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jErosds p n j
OPH
OPH
OHM
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
OPM
00
OHM
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
nmuny
6.14
jErosds I S J
0
m
OPM
p j p s d s pj
spring
nmuny
6.11
11
OPH
OHM
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
OPM
OP
OP
OP
OP
OPH
OHM
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
OPM
OP
OP
pjpsds inc
.4 f a s t e n i n g and
suspensions
Hydraulic gear system
11
20 25 years
nminry
OP
OP
11
15 20 years
prosds \ ,
10 15 years
111
5 10 years
OP
OP
OPH
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
P
OHM
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
OPM
over 25 years
111
1 5 years
pjpsds qiQ
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
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Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
00
r-
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OEMP
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OMP
OMP
OEMP
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OMP
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OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
OM
2.4.6.7
OH
OM
2.4.6.7
OH
MP
MP
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
MP
MP
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
OMP
OH
OH
OMP
OM
2.4.6.7
OM
2.4.6.7
MP
MP
OM
2.4.7.6
O
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
OMP
OM
2.4.6.7
OH
MP
MP
OM
2.4.7.6
O
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
OMP
OM
2.4.6.7
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11
nmuny
jErosds I S J
nmuny
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nmuny
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^
^
^
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jErosds p u j
11
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nmuny
p j p s d s pj
m
11
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11
.2 other compartments
.3 emergency lighting
.4 navigation and flashing lights
pjpsds qic
Lighting:
.1 compartments and spaces
important for propulsion and
safety of ship and habitability
and evacuation of persons
pjpsds H I Q
.3 mooring machinery
.4 towing winch
.5 launching appliances of boats
and rafts
.6 compressors, pumps, ventilators
of classed refrigerating plants
JETUIUy
over 25 years
11
Survey of a ship
46
Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
1=4
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1
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CJCJM
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8.1
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
8.3
Refer to 2.4.8.1.1, 2.4.8.1.9 and 2.4.8.1.10 ofthe present Part ofthe Rules
Automation equipment
7.12
7.13
Protective devices:
.1 lightning arresters
.2 earthing
Spare parts
Instrumentation
7.11
.8 personnel alarm
7.10
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7.9
s
s
s
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Nos.
Item to be surveyed
pmuuy
pjpsds inc
11
jBiosds \ ,
p j p s d s pj
jErosds p u j
pmuuy
5
pmuuy
11
pmuuy
11
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pmuuy
5
.4 main boilers
.5 auxiliary and waste-heat
boilers
.6 compressors
.7 separators, filters
Automation equipment of ship
service systems:
.1 ballast system
.2 bilge system
.3 heel and trim systems
.4 fuel transfer system
.5 fire extinguishing system
.6 ship ventilation system
Automation systems of deck
machinery and cargo systems in
oil tankers
S y s t e m s of c o n t r o l ( o f
combustion, levels, temperature,
p r e s s u r e , v i s c o s i t y , etc.),
monitoring, protection and
signalling incorporated in the
systems listed above
Automation devices:
.1 regulators of level, pressure,
temperature, viscosity, etc.
.2 level, pressure (differential
pressure), temperature, flow,
salinity, vibration, oil mist,
rotor-axial displacement
transducers and sensors, etc.
11
over 25 years
pjpsds qiQ
Survey of a ship
48
Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
00
pnosds I S J
49
50
2.2 A N N U A L
SURVEY
2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
2.2.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s c o n f i r m a t i o n i s
intended f o r establishing that t h e ship complies t o a
s u f f i c i e n t d e g r e e w i t h t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f class, a s w e l l a s
for checking t h e operation o f machinery, devices a n d
installations covered b y the requirements o f the Rules for
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
2.2.1.2 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s o f a s h i p , i t s h u l l ,
arrangements, equipment a n d outfit, m a c h i n e r y installation, fire protection, systems a n d p i p i n g , electrical a n d
automation equipment are checked w i t h regard t o a n y
changes i n t h e list, completeness, design, a r r a n g e m e n t
and installation o fitems o f technical supervision, as w e l l
as i n t h e i r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
2.2.1.3 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y , i t i s c h e c k e d t h a t t h e s h i p
continues t o c o m p l y w i t h the stability a n d subdivision
c o n d i t i o n s as stated i n t h e appropriate I n f o r m a t i o n o n
Stability a n d Information o n Damage T r i m a n dStability
approved b y t h e Register.
2.2.1.4 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t b e t w e e n
special surveys ( o r b e t w e e n initial a n d special survey)
w i t h i n three m o n t h s before o r after each a n n i v e r s a r y date
o f the Classification Certificate.
I f a n annual o r intermediate survey is completed
before t h e beginning o f a specified survey w i n d o w (early
survey), a n e w a n n i v e r s a r y date shall b e stated i n t h e
Classification Certificate, a n d the subsequent annual o r
intermediate surveys shall be completed at the intervals
prescribed b y these Rules using t h e n e w anniversary
d a t e . A n e w anniversary date shall b e fixed n o t later t h a n
3 m o n t h s after t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date, a n d a n e w
survey w i n d o w shall be prescribed ( + 3 m o n t h s ) ,
r e s p e c t i v e l y . T h u s , t h e v a l i d i t y date o f the Classification
Certificate m a y be changed accordingly, namely, t h e
completion o f annual o r intermediate survey before the
beginning o f a specified survey w i n d o w (early survey)
m a y lead t o t h e reduction o f current Classification
Certificate validity period.
2.2.1.5 A n n u a l s u r v e y s o f a s h i p c o n s i s t m a i n l y o f a n
external e x a m i n a t i o n o f items a n d their operational testing.
S u m m a r i z e d scope o f surveys is g i v e n i n Table 2.1.1
and i n t h e relevant chapters o f this Section.
2.2.1.6 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n (refer t o Section 6 o f Part I
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2.2.3.3 M o o r i n g a r r a n g e m e n t .
2.2.3.3.1 B o l l a r d s , h a w s e p i p e s , r e e l s , f a i r l e a d s a n d
ropes shall b e e x a m i n e d e x t e r n a l l y . M o o r i n g winches
shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.3.3.2 I n d e t e r m i n i n g t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
the m o o r i n g a r r a n g e m e n t , the w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
i n 2.4.3.5.3 shall b e t a k e n into account.
2.2.3.4 T o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t .
2.2.3.4.1 T o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t , a s w e l l a s t o w i n g
winches a n d their equipment, are examined a n d operationa l l y t e s t e d . T o w h o o k s are subject t o close-up survey.
2.2.3.4.2 O n t u g s , t o w h o o k s , t o w i n g r a i l s , t o w i n g
arches a n d w i r e stoppers are e x a m i n e d .
2.2.3.4.3 I n d e t e r m i n i n g t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
the t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t , t h e w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
i n 2.4.3.6.5 shall b e t a k e n into account.
2.2.3.5 C l o s i n g a p p l i a n c e s f o r o p e n i n g s i n s h e l l
plating, decks, superstructures a n d bulkheads.
2.2.3.5.1 C l o s i n g a p p l i a n c e s o f h a t c h e s a n d m a n
h o l e s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d o n o p e n deck areas a n d inside
superstructures, w h i c h are n o t enclosed, as w e l l as
external doors o f superstructures a n d deckhouses,
c o m p a n i o n hatches, skylights a n d ventilating trunks,
b o w , side a n d stern doors a n d scuttles, v e n t i l a t o r covers,
watertight bulkhead d o o r s . H a t c h covers, their coamings,
stiffening structures a n d packing facilities shall b e
s u r v e y e d aboard a l l ships as part o f a n n u a l surveys.
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2.2.3.8 E x a m i n a t i o n o f w e a t h e r d e c k s , s h i p s i d e
plating above waterline, hatch covers a n d coamings.
2.2.3.8.1 C o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d t h a t n o
unapproved changes have been made t o the hatch covers,
hatch coamings a n d their securing a n d sealing devices
since t h e last survey.
2.2.3.8.2 M e c h a n i c a l l y o p e r a t e d s t e e l c o v e r s s h a l l b e
checked, i n particular:
.1 hatch covers, i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f plating;
.2 t i g h t n e s s d e v i c e s o f l o n g i t u d i n a l , t r a n s v e r s e a n d
intermediate cross j u n c t i o n s (gaskets, gasket lips,
c o m p r e s s i o n bars, drainage channels);
.3 c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s , r e t a i n i n g b a r s , c l e a t i n g ;
.4 c h a i n a n d r o p e p u l l e y s ;
.5 g u i d e s ;
.6 g u i d e r a i l s a n d t r a c k w h e e l s ;
.7 s t o p p e r s , e t c . ;
.8 w i r e s , c h a i n s , g y p s i e s , t e n s i o n i n g d e v i c e s ;
.9 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m e s s e n t i a l t o c l o s i n g a n d s e c u r i n g ;
.10 s a f e t y l o c k s a n d r e t a i n i n g d e v i c e s .
2.2.3.8.3 P o r t a b l e c o v e r s , w o o d e n o r s t e e l p o n t o o n s
shall b e checked, w h e r e applicable, i n particular:
.1 w o o d e n covers a n d portable beams, carriers o r
sockets for the portable beam, and their securing devices;
.2 s t e e l p o n t o o n s ,
.3 t a r p a u l i n s ;
.4 c l e a t s , b a t t e n s a n d w e d g e s ;
2.2.3.5.2 D o o r s i n w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s a n d t h e i r
.5 h a t c h s e c u r i n g b a r s a n d t h e i r s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s ;
drives w i t h indicators, as w e l l as h a t c h cover drives shall
.6 l o a d i n g p a d s / b a r s a n d s i d e p l a t e e d g e ;
be operationally t e s t e d . S l i d i n g doors shall be addition
.7 g u i d e p l a t e s a n d c h o c k s ;
ally tested w i t h a feeler g a u g e . T h e feeler gauge o f
.8 c o m p r e s s i o n bars, d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s a n d d r a i n pipes.
0,05 m m i n length shall n o t penetrate t h r o u g h t h e entire
2.2.3.8.4 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f h a t c h c o a m i n g p l a t i n g a n d
perimeter o f sealing.
their stiffeners shall b e checked.
2.2.3.8.5 R a n d o m c h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y
2.2.3.5.3 S u r v e y o f s m a l l h a t c h e s o n t h e f o r e d e c k o f
the ship ( I A C S U R S 2 6 ) shall b e carried o u t i n operation o f mechanically operated hatch covers shall
be m a d e , i n c l u d i n g :
accordance w i t h 2.4.3.2.9.
2.2.3.5.4 M a c h i n e r y , s y s t e m s a n d e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
.1 stowage a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
f o r m i n g part o f mechanical drives o f hatch covers a n d
.2 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f s e a l i n g i n c l o s e d
b u l k h e a d doors shall b e surveyed i n accordance w i t h t h e
condition;
r e q u i r e m e n t s t o b e f o u n d i n t h e r e l e v a n t parts o f t h e s e R u l e s .
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
components, wires, chains a n d link drives.
2.2.3.6 S p e c i a l e m e r g e n c y t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t f o r
o i l t a n k e r s , o i l t a n k e r s ( > 6 0 C), c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s ,
2.2.3.8.6 W e l d c o n n e c t i o n s b e t w e e n a l l a i r p i p e s a n d
gas carriers a n d c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s .
deck plating shall be examined.
2.2.3.6.1 S p e c i a l e m e r g e n c y t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t f o r
2.2.3.8.7 A l l a i r p i p e s i n s t a l l e d o n t h e e x p o s e d d e c k s
t h e a b o v e t y p e s o f ships o f 2 0 0 0 0 t o n s d e a d w e i g h t a n d
shall be examined externally.
a b o v e , c o n s i s t i n g o f p i c k - u p gear, t o w i n g p e n n a n t s , c h a f i n g
2.2.3.8.8 F l a m e s c r e e n s o n v e n t s t o a l l f u e l o i l a n d
gear, fairleads, s t r o n g p o i n t s , r o l l e r pedestal, i s subject t o
lube o i l tanks shall be examined.
e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n t o m a k e sure t h a t i t i s r e a d y f o r u s e .
2.2.3.8.9 V e n t i l a t o r h e a d s , i n c l u d i n g a u t o m a t i c ,
2.2.3.7 C a r g o s e c u r i n g e q u i p m e n t .
located o n open decks a n d their closures shall b e
externally e x a m i n e d a n d their m a r k i n g ("open - closed")
2.2.3.7.1 C a r g o s e c u r i n g e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e exa
shall b e checked.
mined, including container securing equipment aboard
container ships a n d ships adapted f o r container carriage.
2.2.4 F i r e p r o t e c t i o n .
For this purpose i t shall be checked whether t h e
2.2.4.1 F i r e b u l k h e a d s a n d d e c k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d ,
equipment is complete, w h e t h e r there are a n y external
as w e l l a s c l o s i n g a p p l i a n c e s o f o p e n i n g s t h e r e i n , f i r e
defects o r excessive wear, a n d w h e t h e r m a r k i n g a n d
doors, closing appliances o f external openings (ventilarelevant certificates are available.
t i o n ducts, a n n u l a r spaces o f stacks, s k y l i g h t s ) . T h e
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2.2.5.2 M a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y , e m e r g e n c y
p o w e r sources a n d systems, b y w h i c h t h e y are served,
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.3 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
m a c h i n e r y operational testing, its availability f o r service
is checked, as w e l l as t h e s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f m a n o e u v r i n g
and starting devices, remote control, regulating a n d
protection devices, m a c h i n e r y d r i v e n b y t h e m a i n engine
and d r i v i n g machinery, as w e l l as o f gear a n d couplings.
It is n o t necessary for the m a c h i n e r y t o achieve a specific
speed, l o a d o r other parameters.
2.2.5.4 D i e s e l g e n e r a t o r s , p u m p s , t u r b o c h a r g e r s ,
ejectors, separators, compressors, v e n t i l a t o r s i n dangero u s spaces, a n d b o i l e r b l o w e r s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.5 S p e e d g o v e r n o r s a n d o v e r s p e e d d e v i c e s ( o n l y
w h e r e t h e m a i n m a c h i n e r y d r i v i n g m a i n generators o r
d r i v i n g a p r o p e l l e r t h r o u g h a release gear, o r a C P P i s
concerned, as w e l l as diesel generators w i t h p o w e r o u t p u t
o f 2 2 0 k W a n d a b o v e ) s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.6 S h a f t i n g a n d s t e r n t u b e a r r a n g e m e n t s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d . T h e control systems o f C P P and pitch-control
units, as w e l l as t h e c o o l i n g a n d lubricating system o f
p r o p e l l e r s h a f t b e a r i n g s , s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d oper
a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.7 S t e a m b o i l e r s s h a l l b e i n t e r n a l l y s u r v e y e d
b e t w e e n t h e second a n d t h i r d a n n u a l surveys f o r ships
b e t w e e n 0 a n d 5 years o f age, a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s o f
ships b e t w e e n 5 a n d 1 0 years o f age, a t each special
survey, b u t after the second special s u r v e y at each a n n u a l
survey.
Internal examination o f t h e boiler, performed at
annual survey o f t h e ship, m a y b e carried o u t b y t h e
crewmembers within the period not more than 3 months
before t h e ship s u r v e y . T h e materials o f internal
examination carried o u t b y the crewmembers, namely,
the ship's report a n d photographs, s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o
the s u r v e y o r . O n t h e basis o f the results o f the submitted
materials r e v i e w o r o n t h e basis o f external e x a m i n a t i o n ,
the s u r v e y o r m a y require repeat performance o f t h e
internal e x a m i n a t i o n i n h i s presence.
Measurements shall b e carried o u t o f diameters o f
fire-tube a n d water-tube boiler furnaces.
W h e r e t w o o r m o r e m a i n water-tube boilers are fitted
o n board, the intervals between internal examinations o f
such boilers after t h e second special s u r v e y o f the ship
are n o t changed.
H y d r a u l i c tests o f steam w a t e r - t u b e a n d fire-tube
boilers w i t h service life over 10 years shall be carried out
at t h e s u r v e y o r ' s d e c i s i o n t a k i n g i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n t h e
results o f t h e i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d after m a j o r repair.
External examination o f steam boilers, including
testing o f safety valves a n d protective devices, as w e l l as
testing o f safety valves w i t h their drives, shall b e carried
out annually w i t h i n the terms o f annual survey o f the
ship.
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2.2.7.2 M a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y e l e c t r i c p o w e r s o u r c e s ,
accumulators, transformers, converters shall be examined
a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.7.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g s w i t c h g e a r s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
and o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested: m a i n , emergency, section,
distribution a n d navigation light switchboards, control,
m o n i t o r i n g a n d signalling desks a n d panels.
2.2.7.4 T h e e l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f d e v i c e s a n d m a c h i n e r y
mentioned i n Table 2 . 1 . 1 shall be examined a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, as w e l l as their m o n i t o r i n g a n d
p r o t e c t i o n e q u i p m e n t , s w i t c h a n d c o n t r o l gear.
2.2.7.5 T o b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d i s
the m a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y l i g h t i n g o f i t e m s a n d spaces
e s s e n t i a l f o r t h e safe o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s h i p , i t s
survivability, habitability a n d evacuation o f people.
2.2.7.6 T h e m a i n a n d s p a r e sets o f n a v i g a t i o n l i g h t s
fitted i n their regular places shall be e x a m i n e d a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, as w e l l as flashing l i g h t s . S p a r e
n a v i g a t i o n lights fitted i n regular places instead o f m a i n
ones shall be examined.
2.2.7.7 T o b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d a r e
engine r o o m telegraphs, rudder a n d C P P blade position
indicators, internal service c o m m u n i c a t i o n , general a l a r m
system, fire detection a n d a l a r m system, alarms t o w a r n
that fire s m o t h e r i n g system i s p u t i n t o action, signalling
systems o f closing o f watertight a n d fireproof remotely
operated doors, water ingress detection a n d a l a r m i n
cargo holds o f b u l k carriers; engineers' a l a r m ; fire
e x t i n g u i s h i n g m e d i u m release a l a r m .
Protective earthing a n d lightning rods shall be
examined.
2.2.7.8 C a b l e p e n e t r a t i o n s t h r o u g h w a t e r t i g h t a n d
fire-resisting bulkheads a n d decks, as w e l l as extra
protection o f cables shall b e examined.
2.2.7.9 T h e i n s u l a t i o n r e s i s t a n c e o f c a b l i n g , a s w e l l
as o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d c a b l e r u n s i n d a n g e r o u s
spaces s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d .
2.2.8 A u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t .
2.2.8.1 C o n t r o l , g o v e r n o r s , m o n i t o r i n g , a l a r m ,
indication a n d protection systems shall be examined
and operationally tested d u r i n g t h e relevant operational
testings o f machinery a n d equipment m e n t i o n e d
under 2.2.2 2.2.7.
2.2.8.2 T h e e m e r g e n c y s t o p d e v i c e s o f m a i n
m a c h i n e r y shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.8.3 T h e r e m o t e s t a r t i n g o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e
tested w h e n electric p o w e r s u p p l y i s r e s t o r e d after b l a c k o u t .
2.2.8.4 T h e c h a n g e - o v e r d e v i c e s o f t h e c o n t r o l
stations o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y ( w h e e l h o u s e
m a i n m a c h i n e r y c o n t r o l r o o m l o c a l c o n t r o l station), as
w e l l as devices f o r c o n t r o l l i n g this m a c h i n e r y f r o m each
o f t h e stations shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.8.5 T h e a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t o f e l e c t r i c p o w e r
plant shall b e tested for a u t o m a t i c starting after blackout.
2.2.8.6 T h e a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y e s s e n t i a l f o r t h e
operation o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y shall b e tested b y remote
2.3 I N T E R M E D I A T E
SURVEY
2.3.1 G e n e r a l .
2.3.1.1 I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
either at o r b e t w e e n the second and t h i r d annual surveys.
Items, w h i c h are additional t o the items t o be surveyed at
annual surveys, m a y be surveyed either at o r between the
second a n d third annual survey.
P r i o r t o intermediate survey, t h e s h i p o w n e r shall agree
w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r t h e s c h e d u l e d f u l l scope o f s u r v e y .
2.3.1.2 I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y c o v e r s t h e i n s p e c t i o n o f
h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , m a c h i n e r y , b o i l e r s a n d p r e s s u r e vessels,
equipment a n d outfit, electrical equipment i n order t o
ascertain that these r e m a i n i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n for the
ship operation i n accordance w i t h its intended purpose.
2.3.1.3 S u b j e c t t o i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s a r e t h e
f o l l o w i n g ships irrespective o f their gross tonnage:
a l l s e l f - p r o p e l l e d o i l t a n k e r s a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers,
b u l k carriers, c h e m i c a l tankers, gas carriers, ships
carrying d r y general cargoes m o r e t h a n 5 years o f age;
all r e m a i n i n g self-propelled ships m o r e t h a n 5 years
o f age that have tanks for water ballast (including cargo
spaces u s e d f o r b a l l a s t i n g ) ;
all self-propelled d r y cargo ships m o r e t h a n 15 years
o f age, o t h e r t h a n t h o s e specified i n S e c t i o n s 5 a n d 6 o f
Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
Purpose a n d H u l l Material";
all self-propelled d r y cargo ships m o r e t h a n 15 years
o f age other t h a n those specified i n 7.1.1.1 o f Part I I I
"Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
2.3.1.4 I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l c o m p r i s e s u r v e y o f
outside o f the ship's b o t t o m (refer t o 2.3.2.5).
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2.3.1.5 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , s o m e o f t h e i t e m s
m a y b e submitted during t h e second a n d others during
the third annual survey, w i t h a relevant entry t o b e m a d e
i n t h e certificates after c a r r y i n g o u t t h e intermediate
survey t o the f u l l . T h e submittal o f the items shall be
recorded i n relevant reports.
2.3.1.6 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
i t e m s subject t o t h e R e g i s t e r s u p e r v i s i o n ( w e a r rates,
clearances i n bearings, test pressure, load, i n s u l a t i o n
resistance values) against t h e acceptable service condi
tion shall be carried out i n compliance w i t h provisions o f
Section 5, Part I "General Provisions".
2.3.1.7 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l
s u b m i t technical documentation (refer t o Section 6, Part I
"General P r o v i s i o n s " ) i n t h e scope required for verification o f compliance w i t h t h e technical requirements,
parameters and characteristics, regulated b y the R u l e s for
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
as w e l l a s t h e s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( d o c u m e n t s o f
classification a n d other competent supervisory bodies,
m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s certificates, etc.). L i s t o f ship's t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1 . I n case t h e
s h i p o w n e r fails t o s u b m i t technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n t h e
adequate extent, measures shall be taken for p r o v i s i o n o f
t h e i n f o r m a t i o n r e q u i r e d , w i t h m a k i n g calculations, w h e r e
necessary, tests a n d d r a w i n g s .
2.3.1.8 P r i o r t o s u r v e y i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o e n s u r e t h a t
the s h i p o w n e r h a s prepared t h e ship f o r survey a n d
p r o v i d e d t h e c o n d i t i o n s f o r q u a l i t y a n d safe p e r f o r m a n c e
o f survey a n d testing o f items (refer t o Section 4 , Part I
"General Provisions").
2.3.2 H u l l .
2.3.2.1 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s a t
intermediate survey o f a ship consists o f the scope o f the
annual h u l l survey a n d t h e scope o f additional h u l l
surveys proceeding f r o m t h e ship type, age a n d coating
c o n d i t i o n o f ballast t a n k s . S u r v e y o f ballast tanks a n d
cargo holds shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
provisions o f 2.3.2.1.1 t o 2.3.2.1.2.
M e e t i n g o nthe survey planning shall be held prior t o
commencement o f the intermediate h u l l survey.
Concurrent crediting t o both intermediate survey o r
special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness measurements
o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
2.3.2.1.1 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
2.3.2.1.1.1 F o r s h i p s b e t w e e n 5 a n d 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e ,
a general internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f representative ballast
tanks shall b e carried o u t . I f there i s n o hard protective
coating, soft o r semi-hard coating, o r t h e hard coating
condition i s poor, other ballast tanks o f t h e same type
shall b e examined.
2.3.2.1.1.2 F o r s h i p s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f age, a g e n e r a l ,
internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l ballast tanks shall b e carried out.
2.3.2.1.1.3 I f s u c h e x a m i n a t i o n s r e v e a l n o v i s i b l e struct u r a l defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d t o v e r i f i c a t i o n
that t h e corrosion p r e v e n t i o n system remains effective.
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2.3.2.1.1.4 F o r b a l l a s t t a n k s ( e x c l u d i n g d o u b l e
b o t t o m tanks), i f there i s n o hard protective coating, soft
or semi-hard coating, o r t h e hard coating condition is
poor, t h e tanks i n question shall b e internally e x a m i n e d
at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s .
2.3.2.1.1.5 D o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s , i n w h i c h t h e r e i s n o
h a r d protective coating, soft o r semi-hard coating, o r t h e
hard coating condition is poor, m a y b e internally e x a m i n e d
at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s , a s d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r
a n d i n case o f s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n a n d d e f o r m a t i o n .
2.3.2.1.2 S u r v e y o f c a r g o s p a c e s .
2.3.2.1.2.1 I n t h e case o f s h i p s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o l d ,
i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o spaces ( h o l d s a n d ' t w e e n d e c k s ) selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t .
N o t e . T h i s requirement is n o tapplicable t o cargo holds o f a l l
self-propelled b u l k carriers (single s k i n a n d double skin) a n d general
d r y c a r g o ships, w h i c h a r e s u r v e y e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S e c t i o n s 5 t o 7 o f
Part III "Additional Surveys o fShips Depending o n their Purpose a n d
Hull Material".
2.3.2.1.2.2 I n t h e c a s e o f s h i p s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e ,
other t h a n ships engaged i n t h e carriage o f d r y cargoes
(refer t o 2.3.2.1.2.1) o r ships subject t o Sections 2 , 3, 4
a n d 8, P a r t I I I " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f S h i p s D e p e n d i n g
o n Their Purpose a n d H u l l M a t e r i a l m a n internal
e x a m i n a t i o n o f the cargo spaces selected b y the s u r v e y o r
shall b e carried out.
2.3.2.2 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f s t r u c t u r e s i n
areas subject t o close-up surveys shall b e carried o u t
simultaneously w i t h t h e close-up surveys.
I f necessary, thickness measurements shall b e carried
out i n compliance w i t h provisions o f 2.4.2.6.
Guidelines f o r surveyors t o the Register o n the
control o f thickness measurements carried o u t b y t h e
bodies recognized b y the Register are g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 3 3
to the Guidelines.
2.3.2.3 R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o n t h e e x a m i n a t i o n a n d
identification o f t h e areas w h e r e residual d e f o r m a t i o n s
and cracks are m o s t l i k e l y t o appear a n d instructions o n
the s u r v e y o f t h e w o r n h u l l m e m b e r s i n areas liable t o
intensive wastage d u e t o corrosive environment, sweating,
insufficient v e n t i l a t i o n a n d excessive h u m i d i t y w h e r e
technical maintenance during operation is impeded are
set o u t i n 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f f l e x i b l e a t t a c h m e n t s o f d e c k h o u s e s .
Except where provision is made f o r annual surveys,
the general c o n d i t i o n o f flexibly attached deckhouses
shall b e assessed a t intermediate survey, and/or t h e y shall
be e x a m i n e d i n case o f d a m a g e t o t h e f o l l o w i n g
components:
expansion j o i n t s (taking into consideration possible
prestressing o f threaded connections);
insulation;
devices guarding t h e deckhouse against shifting o r
lifting;
pipe a n d cable attachments t o t h e h u l l .
A t t a c h m e n t c o m p o n e n t s t h a t a r e n o t d i r e c t l y acces
sible shall b e dismantled a n d e x a m i n e d w h e r e damage
m a y b e expected.
2.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s b o t t o m .
T h e s u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m carried
out i n compliance w i t h 2.3.1.4 shall comprise examinat i o n o f h u l l , keels, sea chests a n d t h e i r i n l e t screens,
b o t t o m , side a n d b u l k h e a d fittings w i t h b r a n c h pipes,
adapters a n d k i n g s t o n connecting channels, p r o p u l s i o n
unit, rudder a n d steering g e a r . T h e survey scope shall b e
sufficient t o ascertain that t h e condition o f t h e above
items r e m a i n s satisfactory.
In-water survey using underwater T V , m a ybe
considered equivalent t o d r y d o c k i n g survey o f the ship,
p r o v i d e d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 5 a r e m e t , a n d i n case
w h e n t h e terms o f survey o f sterntube arrangements d o
not preclude this.
2.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f l o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t s i s c a r r i e d o u t
i n compliance w i t h 2.2.2.5.
2.3.2.7 S u r v e y o f a i r a n d v e n t p i p e s i n t h e b o w p a r t o f
the ship ( I A C S U R S 2 7 ) i s carried out according t o 2.4.2.8.
S h i p s w h o s e k e e l s w e r e l a i d o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 2
s h a l l b e c h e c k e d f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f safe a c c e s s t o t h e
controls for closure o f ventilation ducts (refer t o 12.1.10,
Part V I I I "Systems a n d Piping" o f t h e Rules f o r
Construction) leading t o cargo, m a c h i n e r y a n d other
spaces fitted w i t h fire s m o t h e r i n g systems.
2.3.2.8 S u r v e y o f s m a l l h a t c h e s o n t h e f o r e d e c k o f t h e
ship ( I A C S U R S 2 6 ) i s c a r r i e d o u t a c c o r d i n g t o 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 .
2.3.2.9 R e p a i r s .
2.3.2.9.1 A n y d a m a g e i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h w a s t a g e
over the allowable limits (including buckling, grooving,
d e t a c h m e n t o r fracture), o r e x t e n s i v e areas o f wastage
o v e r the a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , w h i c h affects or, i n the o p i n i o n
o f t h e s u r v e y o r , w i l l affect t h e ship's structural, w a t e r tight o r weathertight integrity, shall be thoroughly a n d
p r o m p t l y repaired (for details refer t o 2.4.2.10).
2.3.2.10 H u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e a s s e s s e d i n
accordance w i t h 2.4.2.9.
2.3.3 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n .
2.3.3.1 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
scope o f a n n u a l survey specified i n 2.2.5, t h e surveys
listed i n 2.3.3.2 t o 2.3.3.5 shall b e carried out.
2.3.3.2 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s , t h e f o l l o w i n g
e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested:
emergency drainage v a l v e o f engine r o o m ;
d r a i n a g e , v e n t i l a t i o n , m o n i t o r i n g a n d c o n t r o l sys
tems used d u r i n g t h e carriage o f dangerous goods;
control systems o f m a i n , auxiliary a n d emergency
d r i v e s o f s t e e r i n g gear.
2.3.3.3 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y s m e n t i o n e d
i n 2.2.5, scope o f survey f o r shafting, propeller, rudder
a n d sterntube arrangement shall b e as f o l l o w s :
shafting shall b e e x a m i n e d i n accessible locations,
shafting alignment shall be checked w h e r e propeller
shafts a r e extracted a n d p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e size o f
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2.3.4 E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t .
2.3.4.1 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
scope o f a n n u a l survey m e n t i o n e d i n 2.2.7, measure
m e n t s o f i n s u l a t i o n resistance o f generators a n d electric
m o t o r s o f essential equipment, i n c l u d i n g cables a n d
switches, shall b e carried out.
I n o i l tankers, gas carriers a n d c h e m i c a l tankers, t h e
electrical equipment, cables a n d earthing o f dangerous
zones shall b e inspected, f o r instance, i n cargo p u m p r o o m s
a n d areas a d j a c e n t t o c a r g o t a n k s , a n d t h e i n s u l a t i o n
resistance o f electric circuits shall b e measured.
W h e r e ship's logs are k e p t properly, a p p r o v a l o f the
latest m e a s u r e d data m a y b e considered.
2.4 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
2.4.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e n e w a l i s i n t e n d e d
for d e t e r m i n i n g w h e t h e r t h e ship's technical c o n d i t i o n
a n d structural a n d c o m p o s i t i o n m o d i f i c a t i o n s o f its items
c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f the Rules.
2.4.1.2 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e
o f t h e ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 2 . 5 .
2.4.1.3 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n (refer t o S e c t i o n 6 o f Part I
"General Provisions") a n d ship documentation (documents
o f classification a n d other competent supervisory bodies,
manufacturer's certificates, etc.) i n t h e scope r e q u i r e d f o r
verification o f compliance w i t h the technical requirements,
parameters a n d characteristics, regulated b y t h e R u l e s f o r
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
also t h e s h i p o w n e r shall provide necessary conditions f o r
survey a n d testing o f the items i n compliance w i t h Section 4
o f Part I "General Provisions".
2.4.1.4 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t 5 y e a r s
intervals t o r e n e w t h e class i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
requirements o f 2.4.1.4.1 2.4.1.4.8.
2.4.1.4.1 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n 5 years f r o m t h e date o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y after
construction a n d thereafter 5 years f r o m t h e credited date
o f t h e previous special survey.
I n exceptional circumstances, o n agreement w i t h R H O ,
a n e x t e n s i o n o f class o f 3 m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e
5 t h y e a r c a n b e g r a n t e d (refer t o 4 . 2 . 1 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the G u i d e l i n e s ) . I n this
case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class w i l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f
special s u r v e y b e f o r e t h e e x t e n s i o n w a s granted.
2.4.1.4.2 S p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
4th annual survey a n d b e progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n special
survey is commenced prior t o the 4 t h annual survey
( m o r e t h a n 15 m o n t h s before t h e 5 t h anniversary date),
the entire survey (including survey o f the outside o f t h e
ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k ) s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n
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15 m o n t h s i f s u c h w o r k s h a l l b e c r e d i t e d t o special
s u r v e y . R e g a r d i n g s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m i n d r y dock, refer also t o 2 . 5 .
2.4.1.4.3 O n c o m p l e t i o n o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y , t h e
surveys o f the items o f technical supervision, w h i c h
w e r e carried o u t i n t h e required scope n o t earlier t h a n
15 m o n t h s b e f o r e t h e 5 t h a n n i v e r s a r y date ( i n c l u d i n g
s u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k ) ,
m a y be credited.
2.4.1.4.4 I n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n s p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
recorded:
f r o m t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f t h e first i n i t i a l
s u r v e y after t h e ship c o n s t r u c t i o n ;
f r o m t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f initial ( i n t h e
scope o f special) s u r v e y f o r assignment o f class t o t h e
ship constructed w i t h o u t technical supervision o f t h e
Register o r recognized classification society;
f r o m t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f special s u r v e y
carried out b y the classification society I A C S m e m b e r
i n case o f transfer o f class o f ship w i t h t h e v a l i d class o f
the r e c o g n i z e d classification society ( r e t e n t i o n o f dates o f
periodical surveys);
f r o m t h e date o f initial s u r v e y carried o u t b y t h e
Register at transfer o f class o f t h e ship w i t h t h e v a l i d
class o f t h e r e c o g n i z e d classification society, i f i n i t i a l
survey w a s carried o u t i n t h e scope o f special survey;
f r o m t h e date o f special s u r v e y carried o u t b y t h e
R e g i s t e r f o r r e n e w a l o f class;
f r o m t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f occasional
( i n scope o f special) s u r v e y a t reassignment o f class t o
the ship, w h i c h class w a s w i t h d r a w n .
2.4.1.4.5 I f s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e n e w a l i s
c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 3 m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f
special survey, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class i s established f o r
5 years b e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f special survey.
I n t h i s case t h e p e r i o d o f v a l i d i t y o f a n e w C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Certificate (hereinafter, t h e Certificate) begins f r o m t h e
date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f the special s u r v e y u n t i l the date n o t
later t h a n 5 years after the date o f e x p i r a t i o n o f p e r i o d o f
the existing Certificate validity.
2.4.1.4.6 I f s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e n e w a l i s
c o m p l e t e d after t h e e x p i r y date o f special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class i s e s t a b l i s h e d f o r 5 y e a r s b e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e
e x p i r y d a t e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y . I n t h i s case t h e p e r i o d o f
v a l i d i t y o f a n e w Certificate begins f r o m t h e date o f
c o m p l e t i o n o f the special s u r v e y u n t i l the date n o t later t h a n
5 years after the date o f e x p i r a t i o n o f p e r i o d o f the e x i s t i n g
Certificate v a l i d i t y w i t h o u t extension o f the special survey
or o f the existing Certificate.
I n exceptional circumstances, o n the agreement w i t h
R H O , t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class m a y b e established f o r
5 years b e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e date o f actual c o m p l e t i o n o f
special s u r v e y . I n t h i s case t h e p e r i o d o f v a l i d i t y o f a n e w
Certificate begins f r o m t h e date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e
special s u r v e y u n t i l t h e date n o t later t h a n 5 years after
the date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f this survey.
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Table
M i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f fuel oil, l u b e oil, fresh w a t e r a n d other t a n k s a t hull special s u r v e y s
Tank
2.4.2.2.3
Special survey N o . 1
Age < 5
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey N o . 3
10 < a g e < 1 5
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
A g e > 15
None
None
None
One
One
Two
One
Half, m i n i m u m 2
Lube o i l tanks
Fresh water tanks
Vegetable oil, w h a l e o i l tanks
Independent tanks
None
None
None
None
None
One
O n e o f each type
O n e o f each type
None
All
All
All
One
All
All
All
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2.4.2.6.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s
shall b e carried o u tb y t h e firms recognized b y t h e
R e g i s t e r o r , i n e x c e p t i o n a l cases, b y t h e A C S r e c o g n i z e d
for these type o f activity i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
requirements o f Section 7, Part I "General Provisions".
Thickness measurements m a y b e carried o u t b y the
surveyors t o t h e Register, p r o v i d e d the surveyors possess
the appropriate classification certificates.
2.4.2.6.4 T e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a s s e s s m e n t o f h u l l
structures b a s e d o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s
a n d special s u r v e y i s p e r f o r m e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 2 . 4 . 2 . 9 ,
Section 5 o f Part I "General Provisions" a n d A p p e n d i x 2 .
2.4.2.6.5 S t a r t i n g f r o m t h e s e c o n d s p e c i a l s u r v e y
(ships m o r e t h a n 5 years old), i n w a y o f cargo tanks o f
non-self-propelled o i l tankers, r a n d o m thickness mea
surements o f plates shall b e carried o u t w h e r e t h e
c o r r o s i o n w e a r o f s h e l l p l a t i n g i s t h e greatest, a t upperdeck plating, hatch coamings, ventilator cowls a n d
ventilators.
2.4.2.5.6 S e a c h e s t s , l o g a n d e c h o - s o u n d e r t r u n k s
shall b e tightness-tested at special s u r v e y s . T h e y are
tightness-tested d u r i n g launching o f the ship.
2.4.2.6 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
2.4.2.6.1 G u i d e l i n e s f o r s u r v e y o r s t o t h e R e g i s t e r o n
the control o f thickness measurements carried out b y the
bodies recognized b y the Register is g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x
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2.4.2.6.2 D e p e n d i n g o n t h e s h i p a g e , t h i c k n e s s
measurements o f h u l l structures shall b e carried o u t t o
the extent specified i n Table 2.4.2.6.2-1. T h e surveyor
m a y extend t h e thickness measurements, as d e e m e d
n e c e s s a r y . W h e n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s i n d i c a t e sub
stantial corrosion, t h e extent o f thickness measurements
shall b e increased t o d e t e r m i n e areas o f substantial
corrosion. Table 2.4.2.6.2-2 m a y be used as guidance f o r
these additional thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e extended
thickness measurements shall be carried o u t before the
survey i s credited as completed.
Table
2.4.2.6.2-1
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey N o . 3
10 < a g e < 1 5
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
Age > 15
1 . Suspect areas t h r o u g h o u t
the ship
1. S u s p e c t areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e
ship
2. O n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n o f d e c k
plating i n w a y o f a cargo space
w i t h i n t h e a m i d s h i p s 0,5
1. S u s p e c t areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e s h i p
2. T w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s w i t h i n
t h e a m i d s h i p s 0,5 i n w a y o f t w o
d i f f e r e n t c a r g o spaces
3. A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings (plating a n d stiffeners)
4. I n t e r n a l s i n f o r e p e a k a n d
afterpeak tanks
2. T h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s i n w a y o f c a r g o
s p a c e s w i t h i n t h e a m i d s h i p s 0,5
3. A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings (plating a n d stiffeners)
4. I n t e r n a l s i n f o r e p e a k a n d a f t e r p e a k t a n k s
5. A l l o p e n p a r t s o f m a i n d e c k p l a t i n g f u l l
length
6. R e p r e s e n t a t i v e e x p o s e d s u p e r - s t r u c t u r e
deck plating (poop, bridge,
and forecastle deck)
7. L o w e s t s t r a k e a n d s t r a k e s i n w a y o f
'tweendecks o f a l l transverse bulkheads i n
c a r g o spaces t o g e t h e r w i t h i n t e r n a l s i n w a y
8. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , p o r t a n d
starboard, full length
9. A l l k e e l p l a t e s f u l l l e n g t h . A l s o ,
additional b o t t o m plates i n w a y o f
cofferdams, m a c h i n e r y space a n d a f t e n d
o f tanks
10. P l a t i n g o f s e a c h e s t s . S h e l l p l a t i n g i n w a y
o f o v e r b o a r d discharges, as considered
necessary b y t h e attending surveyor
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2.4.2.6.6 A d d i t i o n a l l y , s t a r t i n g f r o m t h e t h i r d s p e c i a l
survey (ships m o r e t h a n 10 years old), r a n d o m thickness
measurements shall be carried o u t i n t h e w a y o f the
greatest w e a r o f s h e l l p l a t i n g a n d w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d
framing, keel-girder plating a n d hopper-dredger a n d
o p e n barge floors, sea chests, l o g a n d echo-sounder
trunks, deck, p l a t f o r m a n d inner b o t t o m plating, superstructure a n d deckhouse plating, hatch coamings,
ventilator cowls a n d ventilators, m a i n machinery a n d
b o i l e r seatings, sea inlet branch pipes, k i n g s t o n sea w a t e r
c h a n n e l s , c a s i n g s o f se a w a t e r f i l t e r s , a s w e l l a s o f f l o o r s
a n d o t h e r girders o f b o t t o m , side a n d deck f r a m i n g .
2.4.2.6.7 A d d i t i o n a l l y , s t a r t i n g f r o m t h e f o r t h s p e c i a l
survey (ships m o r e t h a n 15 years old), r a n d o m thickness
measurements o f members n o t replaced during repair
shall b e carried o u t i n t h e w a y o f t h e greatest w e a r o f
continuous superstructure deck plating, l o n g
bridge,
l o n g forecastle a n d poop a n d their e n d bulkheads.
2.4.2.7 S u r v e y o f a u t o m a t i c a i r p i p e h e a d s .
2.4.2.7.1 F o r a l l s h i p s , i n c l u d i n g p a s s e n g e r s h i p s ,
automatic air pipe heads located o n t h e exposed decks
shall be completely surveyed (both externally a n d
internally) i n compliance w i t h Table 2.4.2.7.1.
2.4.2.7.2 F o r d e s i g n s w h e r e t h e i n n e r p a r t s c a n n o t
be properly inspected f r o m outside, this shall include
r e m o v a l o f the head f r o m the air pipe.Particular attention
shall b e paid t o t h e condition o f the zinc coating i n heads
constructed f r o m g a l v a n i z e d steel.
2.4.2.7.3 A f t e r r e m o v a l o f t h e h e a d s , p a r t s o f a i r
pipes located above t h e deck shall b e cleaned a n d
subjected t o external a n d internal e x a m i n a t i o n . W h e n
suspect areas are f o u n d , thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s shall b e
carried out.
2.4.2.8 S u r v e y o f a i r a n d v e n t p i p e s .
2.4.2.8.1 I n t h i s C h a p t e r , t h e t e r m " A i r a n d v e n t
pipes" m e a n s a i r a n d v e n t pipes, as w e l l as t h e i r closing
devices located o n exposed decks i n t h e f o r w a r d part o f
the ship.
2.4.2.8.2 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o :
.1 a l l s h i p t y p e s o f l e n g t h 8 0 m a n d m o r e t h a t a r e
contracted f o r construction o n o r after 1 January 2 0 0 4 ,
built i n non-compliance w i t h t h e R S R u l e s for Construc
t i o n , issue 2 0 0 5 , a n d t h e requirements o f I A C S U R S 2 7 ,
w h e r e t h e height o f the exposed deck i n w a y o f air a n d
2.4.2.7.1
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
1 , 2
1. A l l a i r p i p e h e a d s
l o c a t e d o n t h e e x p o s e d 1. A l l a i r p i p e h e a d s l o c a t e d o n t h e
d e c k s i n t h e f o r w a r d 0,25
exposed decks
2. A t l e a s t 2 0 p e r c e n t o f a i r p i p e h e a d s o n t h e
e x p o s e d d e c k s s e r v i n g s p a c e s a f t o f 0,25,
preferably a i rpipes serving ballast tanks
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.2 c h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f a l l
mechanically-operated hatch covers shall be made,
including:
stowage a n d securing i n open condition;
proper f i t a n d efficiency o f sealing i n closed
condition;
operational testing o f hydraulic a n d power compo
nents, wires, chains a n d l i n k drives;
.3 c h e c k i n g o f t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f s e a l i n g a r r a n g e
ments o f all hatch covers b y hose testing o r equivalent
shall b e carried out.
2.4.3.2.4 W a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d a n d side p o r t d o o r s , b o w
a n d stern v i s o r doors f o r l o a d i n g vehicles a r e subject t o
t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n , a n d their drives w i t h indicators, as
w e l l a s h a t c h c o v e r d r i v e s , s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
S l i d i n g doors shall b e a d d i t i o n a l l y tested w i t h a feeler
g a u g e . T h e feeler gauge o f 0,05 m m i n l e n g t h shall n o t
penetrate t h r o u g h t h e entire perimeter o f sealing.
2.4.3.2.5 M e t a l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f r e e b o a r d a n d
superstructure decks, doors o f b o w , side a n d after o p e n i n g s
i n h u l l exposed t o sea shall b e tightness tested together w i t h
their sealing a n d securing devices b y hose testing.
2.4.3.2.6 D u r i n g s u r v e y , t h e t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n
o f scuppers, b o t t o m , side a n d w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d v a l v e s
shall b e carried o u t . T h e b o t t o m , side a n d w a t e r t i g h t
bulkhead valves located b e l o w t h e waterline shall be
tested b y h y d r a u l i c pressure d u r i n g t h e ship d o c k i n g
(refer t o 2.4.6.4 a n d 2.5).
2.4.3.2.7 W h e n a s s e s s i n g t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
m e t a l closures, o n e shall be guided b y the w e a r standards
for h u l l structures (refer t o 2.4.2.9).
The application o fdamaged o r rotten w o o d e n hatch
covers i s n o t permitted, as w e l l as o f hatch tarpaulins
where damaged o r rotten.
2.4.3.2.8 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f m e t a l h a t c h c o v e r s ,
doors o f b o w , side a n d after openings i n h u l l , b o w a n d
stern v i s o r doors for loading vehicles, w h i c h tightness i s
ensured b y means o f rubber o r other sealing a n d securing
devices, scuttles, w a t e r t i g h t doors i n superstructures,
deckhouses, engine r o o m trunks a n d bulkheads is n o t
p e r m i t t e d i n case o f i n c o m p l e t e tightness, defects o f
sealing, closing devices a n d distortion o f closures.
2.4.3.2.9 S m a l l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f o r e d e c k
( I A C S U R S26).
2.4.3.2.9.1 T h e t e r m " s m a l l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f o r e
deck" i n the context o f this Chapter o f the R u l e s means hatch
c o v e r s o f 2 , 5 m a n d less i n a r e a l o c a t e d o n t h e e x p o s e d f o r e
d e c k o f a s h i p w i t h i n 0,25Z, f r o m t h e f o r e p e r p e n d i c u l a r .
2.4.3.2.9.2 T h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o :
.1 a l l ship types o f l e n g t h 8 0 m a n d m o r e contracted
for c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after 1 January 2 0 0 4 , b u i l t i n
non-compliance w i t h the R u l e s for the Classification a n d
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships, issue 2 0 0 5 , a n d n o t
meeting I A C S U R S26, where theheight o f t h e exposed
d e c k i n w a y o f t h e h a t c h i s less t h a n 0,1Z, o r 2 2 m a b o v e
t h e s u m m e r w a t e r l i n e , w h i c h e v e r i s t h e lesser;
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defined i n 2.2.7 o f Part I "General Provisions")a n d
general d r y cargo ships ( e x c l u d i n g container ships, r o - r o
ships a n d w o o d c h i p carriers) o f l e n g t h 1 0 0 m a n d m o r e
contracted f o r construction prior t o 1 January 2004 a n d
n o t m e e t i n g I A C S U R S 2 6 , w h e r e hatches g i v e access t o
spaces f o r w a r d o f t h e c o l l i s i o n b u l k h e a d , a n d t o spaces,
w h i c h extend over this line aftwards.
2.4.3.2.9.3 S m a l l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f o r e d e c k ,
excepting hatches o f emergency exits, shall b e checked
for compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 7.7.2, Part I I I
"Equipment, Arrangements a n d Outfit" o fthe Rules f o r
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
at t h e f o l l o w i n g d a t e s :
.1 o n ships defined i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 , b y the date o f t h e
ship d e l i v e r y o r t h e date w h e n classed b y t h e Register,
w h i c h e v e r i s t h e case;
.2 o n s h i p s d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 a n d w h i c h a r e
15 y e a r s o f a g e o r m o r e o n 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , b y t h e d a t e o f
t h e first i n t e r m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y after t h a t date,
w h i c h e v e r i s t h e earlier;
.3 o n ships d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 a n d w h i c h a r e
10 y e a r s o f age o r m o r e , b u t less t h a n 15 y e a r s o n 1 J a n u a r y
2 0 0 4 , b y t h e d a t e o f t h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y after t h a t date;
.4 o n s h i p s d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 a n d w h i c h a r e
less t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f age o n 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , b y t h e date,
o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 10 years o f age.
2.4.3.2.9.4 S m a l l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f o r e d e c k o f
the ship, w h i c h are used f o r emergency exit, shall be
checked for compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 7.7.2.5,
Part I I I "Equipment, Arrangements a n d Outfit" o fthe
Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g Ships, a t t h e f o l l o w i n g dates:
.1 o n ships defined i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 , b y the date o f t h e
ship d e l i v e r y o r t h e date w h e n classed b y t h e Register,
w h i c h e v e r i s t h e case;
.2 o n s h i p s d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 , b y t h e d a t e s
established i n compliance with 2.4.3.2.9.3.2
to 2.4.3.2.9.3.4 o r t h e date o f t h e first special s u r v e y
after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 7 , w h i c h e v e r i s t h e earlier.
2.4.3.3 R u d d e r a n d s t e e r i n g gear.
2.4.3.3.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d e x t e n t o f c h e c k s ( t e s t s ) f o r
the rudder a n d steering gear d u r i n g survey o f the ship i s
given i n Table 2.1.1.
2.4.3.3.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y , r u d d e r b l a d e , s t e e r i n g a n d
fixed nozzles o f propellers, rudder a n d steering nozzle
stocks, rudder axle, rudder pintles a n d bearings, rudder
tube a n d steering gear a r e subject t o a t h o r o u g h
examination i n d r y dock w i t h measurements o f bearing
clearances a n d dropping o f t h e rudder a n d steering
n o z z l e . D u r i n g this survey, t h e security o f component
l o c k i n g (nuts, p i n t l e s , liners, c o u p l i n g bolts, etc.) s h a l l b e
checked.
2.4.3.3.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , t h e r u d d e r a n d
steering gear shall b e operationally tested w i t h t h e m a i n
a n d a u x i l i a r y steering gear, a n d w i t h t h e e m e r g e n c y
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A b o a r d ship t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e ship's m a i n
tenance p l a n for carbon dioxide smothering systems shall
be c h e c k e d . M a i n t e n a n c e o f carbon dioxide s m o t h e r i n g
systems i n accordance w i t h t h e ship's m a i n t e n a n c e p l a n
shall b e p e r f o r m e d b y t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n s ( f i r m s ) recog
n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r at least once e v e r y t w o years
(at i n t e r v a l s 2 years + 3 m o n t h s ) o n passenger ships o r a t
each special s u r v e y o n cargo ships.
2.4.4.3.11 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e a e r o s o l f i r e
e x t i n g u i s h i n g system, t h e latter shall b e tested b y m e a n s
o f s i m u l a t i n g i t s actuation w i t h t h e fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
aerosol generators being cut o u t o f t h e starting circuits.
Special s i m u l a t o r s s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e d d u r i n g t h e tests
instead o f generators.
Subject t o m o n i t o r i n g are:
visual a n d audible indication o n the remote control
device ( R C D ) ;
delay t i m e o f starting a n d s i m u l a t i o n o f generators'
starting;
d i s c o n n e c t i o n o f v e n t i l a t i o n i n t h e protected space;
a l a r m a c t u a t i o n i n t h e protected space;
cable i n s u l a t i o n resistance;
arrangement a n d external v i e w o f generators.
Resistance o f t h e aerosol fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g system
shall b e checked t o false a c t i v a t i o n t h r o u g h c o n n e c t i o n o f
a special starting u n i t simulator t o each starting circuit,
and this being done, t h e generator shall b e c u t o u t o f t h e
starting circuit.
A s f a r as practicable, t h e tests shall b e carried o u t
w i t h a l l electric p o w e r consumers b e i n g under w o r k i n g
conditions.
Fire extinguishing aerosol generators shall b e
surveyed considering t h e n u m b e r o f generators l i m i t e d
b y a m a n u f a c t u r e r f o r testing a n d dates o f c h e c k i n g o f
their fitness b y t h e competent bodies ( o r accredited
laboratories) o r dates o f generators' replacement b y n e w
generators established b y t h e manufacturer.
2.4.4.3.12 W h e n s u r v e y i n g t h e d r y p o w d e r s y s t e m ,
reservoirs f o r storage o f p o w d e r shall b e subjected t o
internal survey starting f r o m t h e second special survey.
Quantity o f powder i n reservoirs shall be confirmed
b y t h e relevant report.
T h e system shall be operationally tested b y com
pressed air.
D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e cylinders, presence o f
carrier gas shall b e checked according t o t h e w e i g h i n g
report ( o r according t o measurement b y a n y other
a p p r o v e d procedure) s u b m i t t e d b y t h e ship's officers.
Q u a n t i t y o f carrier gas s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h a t r e q u i r e d
for single p o w d e r discharge f r o m reservoir.
2.4.4.4 F i r e d e t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m s y s t e m s .
Fire detection a n d alarm systems a n d alarms
intended t o w a r n o f fire s m o t h e r i n g systems being
activated shall b e operationally tested a n d externally
examined t o determine serviceability o fthe automatic
fire detection a n d a l a r m s y s t e m i n case o f heat, l i g h t o r
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s m o k e detectors' o p e r a t i o n i n t h e p r o t e c t e d space, t o
d e t e r m i n e s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f m a n u a l fire a l a r m s i n case o f
the detectors' o p e r a t i o n i n protected spaces a n d o n decks,
serviceability o f fire w a r n i n g s y s t e m ( a l a r m system) a n d
that o f audible a n d visual alarms intended t o w a r n o f the
fire s m o t h e r i n g system being activated i n protected
spaces a n d o f its i n t e r l o c k i n g w i t h t h e m a n u a l a n d r e m o t e
starting o f t h e fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g system.
2.4.4.5 F i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t . S p a r e p a r t s a n d t o o l s .
2.4.4.5.1 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t , m o t o r
p u m p s shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.4.5.2 T h e c o m p l e t e n e s s o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t , spare
parts a n d t o o l s shall b e checked, a n d t h e y shall b e
externally e x a m i n e d ; besides, c o m p l i a n c e w i t h schedule
o f m a n d a t o r y p e r i o d i c a l c h e c k s o f i n s t r u m e n t s , selfcontained breathing apparatuses a n d fire extinguishers shall
be v e r i f i e d . A v a i l a b i l i t y o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n (certificates) f o r
the elements o f the fireman outfit (protective clothing,
breathing apparatus, safety lantern, safety r o p e ) shall b e
c h e c k e d . F o r a d d i t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s o n s u r v e y o f selfcontained breathing apparatuses, refer t o 2.2.4.2.3, Part I I
"Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f t h e
Guidelines.
T h e c o m p l e t e n e s s o f e m e r g e n c y b r e a t h i n g appara
tuses, t h e i r e x p i r y dates a n d a v a i l a b i l i t y o f certificates f o r
these apparatuses shall b e checked.
2.4.4.5.3 A l l f i r e h o s e s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t e d t o h y d r a u l i c
tests b y t h e w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e o f t h e w a t e r f i r e m a i n s y s t e m .
D u r i n g s u r v e y o f cabinets (boxes) f o r fire hoses, i t i s
necessarytocheckthestructure
integrity, drainage a n d
absence o f c o r r o s i o n . F o r additional instructions o n survey
o f fire hoses a n d hose couplings a n d assessment o f their
condition, refer t o 2.2.4.2.1, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification S u r v e y o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n .
2.4.5.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.1.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p f o r r e n e w a l o f
class i t i s necessary t o v e r i f y t h e c o m p l i a n c e o f
machinery installation items w i t h t h e requirements o f
the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s a n d assess t h e i r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
2.4.5.1.2 T h e s c o p e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f m a c h i n e r y
installation items is determined i n relation t o the age o f
ship a n d technical c o n d i t i o n o f the m a c h i n e r y installation
i t e m s considering t h e dates o f opening-up a n d dismant
ling, d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f w e a r a n d clearances, operational
testing a n d h y d r a u l i c tests specified i n t h e technical
documentation (maintenance manual) o f machinery a n d
arrangement manufacturers.
E x t e n t o f e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d m e a s u r e m e n t s pres
cribed b y this Chapter a n d related opening-ups, disman
tling a n ddisassembling m a y be changed b y the surveyor
i n each case c o n s i d e r i n g structure, service life, results o f
the p r e v i o u s survey, repairs a n d replacements made, as
w e l l t h e results o f survey i n accessible places a n d
operational testing.
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I n w e l l - g r o u n d e d cases i n absence o f r e m a r k s u p o n
the results o f m o o r i n g trials, t h e shipowner i s permitted
to r u n sea trials i n c o m b i n a t i o n w i t h a v o y a g e . A t that,
the shipowner shall notify the R S Branch Office o f their
results w i t h i n one d a y after c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e trials a n d i f
failures o f tested i t e m s are detected t h e s h i p o w n e r shall
guarantee that these items are submitted t o R S prior t o
the ship departure.
U p o n completion o f sea trials t h e inspection o f
particular units a n d components shall b e carried out, the
necessity and extent o f t h e inspection shall be determined
b y t h e s u r v e y o r . T h e necessity o f c o n t r o l tests a n d t h e i r
d u r a t i o n after t h e inspection shall b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
surveyor.
2.4.5.1.4 T h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e m a c h i n e r y
installation items shall b e assessed proceeding f r o m t h e
survey results based o n t h e previous survey reports a n d
o n i n f o r m a t i o n concerning wear, damage, deficiencies
f o u n d i n service, o n repairs and replacements recorded i n
the ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n (maintenance records, ship
p r o t o c o l s , m a c h i n e r y logs, etc.).
2.4.5.1.5 P e r m i s s i b l e w e a r s t a n d a r d s f o r m a c h i n e r y ,
units a n d components shall be determined o n the basis o f
i n f o r m a t i o n contained i n t h e m a n u a l s a n d data cards o f
m a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d i n t h e n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s deve
loped b y design offices a n d research institutions a n d
approved b y t h e Register.
2.4.5.1.6 P r o c e e d i n g f r o m m e a s u r e d d a t a , t h e
vibrations o f m a i n a n d auxiliary machinery a n d shafting
shall b e assessed i n accordance w i t h t h e v i b r a t i o n
standards specified i n 1 8 . 7 , P a r t V " T e c h n i c a l Super
vision during Construction o f Ships" o f the Rules f o r
Technical Supervision during Construction o f Ships a n d
Manufacture o f Materials a n d Products f o r Ships.
2.4.5.1.7 I f w e a r , d a m a g e o r d e f i c i e n c i e s e x c e e d i n g
p e r m i s s i b l e v a l u e s o r dangerous f o r t h e ship's o p e r a t i o n
Table
Power, k W
Internal combustion engines:
not more than 7 5 0
751 2250
more than 2250
Turbines:
not more than 2200
2201 5880
5881 11025
more than 11025
2.4.5.1.3
D u r a t i o n o ftesting, h
3
5
7
5
7
10
12
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are f o u n d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y o f t h e m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n
items, these items shall n o t b e considered fit f o r service
until t h e deficiencies are eliminated, a n d t h e ship shall
not be found seaworthy.
2.4.5.2 I n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n e n g i n e s . S t e a m e n g i n e s .
2.4.5.2.1 I n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n e n g i n e s .
2.4.5.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y c o v e r s t h e s u r v e y o f m a i n
and a u x i l i a r y engines w i t h their m a n o e u v r i n g a n d
starting devices, a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y a n d equipment
driven b y m a i n engine, transmissions, couplings, dam
pers a n d antivibrators, as w e l l as m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
steam piston machinery w i t h i t s m a n o e u v r i n g devices
a n d d r i v e gear.
2.4.5.2.1.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y , i n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n
engines complete w i t h transmissions, couplings a n d
r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g , starting, s h a f t - t u r n i n g gear,
auxiliary engine-driven machinery a n d equipment shall
be submitted for t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h opening-up
as n e c e s s a r y a n d w i t h d i s m a n t l i n g o f a l l u n i t s a n d
components o f the above mentioned items o f machinery
installation w i t h consideration o f t h e manufacturers'
recommendations.
2.4.5.2.1.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g c o m p o n e n t s a n d u n i t s o f
the m a i n engine are surveyed:
bed plate, c o l u m n s , crankcase, tie rods, reamed bolts
and chocks;
engine m o u n t i n g , cylinder block, cylinder covers;
cylinder liners, pistons, piston rods;
crossheads w i t h pins a n d sliders, guides;
connecting-rods, gudgeon pins, telescopic system;
crosshead, top-end, b o t t o m - e n d , m a i n bearings w i t h
their bolts a n d pins;
thrust bearing integral w i t h the engine;
connecting rods and journals;
crankshaft webs, pins f o r fixing balance weights o n
crank webs;
distributing devices, including camshafts;
cams o n camshafts;
bearings, v a l v e drives, suction, exhaust a n d startingair v a l v e s ;
camshaft drives (gearing a n d chain gear);
safety valves (check o f adjustment);
lubricators, m a n o e u v r i n g a n d starting devices;
speed governor a n d overspeed device;
auxiliary machinery driven b y m a i n engine;
s h a f t - t u r n i n g gear, t o r s i o n a l v i b r a t i o n d a m p e r a n d
antivibrator;
exhaust-gas turbosuperchargers, supercharger intercooler.
I n case o f m e d i u m - s p e e d diesels, t h e d i s m a n t l i n g o f
m a i n and bottom-end bearings and their replacement during
special survey m a y b e postponed u n t i l t h e e n d o f t h e
b e a r i n g s l i f e , a s stated i n t h e t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f t h e
diesel m a n u f a c t u r e r . T h e s u r v e y scope f o r t h e a u x i l i a r y
e n g i n e c o m p o n e n t s a n d u n i t s s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d proceed
ing f r o m t h e applicable p r o v i s i o n s o f the present Chapter.
in Service
2.4.5.2.1.5 W h e n s p e c i a l s u r v e y i s c o m p l e t e d a n d
the deficiencies f o u n d are eliminated, t h e engines shall
be s u b m i t t e d f o r a n o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g . A t special survey,
m a i n engines shall b e submitted for operational testing i n
t h e course o f sea t r i a l s , t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e c o n d i t i o n s
stipulated under 2.4.5.1.3.
2.4.5.2.1.6 T h e e n g i n e s s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d
c o m p l e t e w i t h c o u p l i n g s a n d r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g ,
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2.4.5.3.2.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f s t e a m t u r b i n e s
subject t o opening-up a n d d i s m a n t l i n g f o r e x a m i n a t i o n
o f units a n d components (refer t o 2.4.5.3.1.3
and 2.4.5.3.2.1), t h e following components a n d units
shall b e surveyed: turbine casings, n o z z l e boxes,
m a n o e u v r i n g g e a r , g u i d e v a n e s , d i a p h r a g m s , seals, r o t o r s
w i t h vanes a n d discs, r o t o r shafts w i t h b e a r i n g j o u r n a l s ,
carrier and thrust bearings, safety devices a n d governors,
shaft t u r n i n g gear.
S u r v e y scope f o r components a n d units o f a u x i l i a r y
steam turbines is determined i n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable instructions o f this paragraph a n d 2.4.5.3.1.3.
Instructions a n d recommendations o n survey o f the
above mentioned components a n d units are given
in 2.4.5.5.1, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey
o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5.3.2.3 D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y , c l e a r a n c e m e a s u r e m e n t s
o f thrust a n d carrier bearings, assessment o f rotor
position, axial rotor float shall be submitted t o t h e
s u r v e y o r . W h e r e necessary, t h e surveyor m a y require f o r
measurements o f other units a n d components t o be
carried out.
2.4.5.3.2.4 A f t e r s p e c i a l s u r v e y p r o c e s s i s c o m p l e t e d
a n d defects detected d u r i n g s u r v e y are e l i m i n a t e d , steam
turbines shall be submitted f o r operational t e s t i n g . M a i n
steam turbines shall b e submitted f o r operational testing
d u r i n g t h e ship sea trials (refer t o 2.4.5.1.3).
2.4.5.3.2.5 S t e a m t u r b i n e o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g i s
p e r f o r m e d f o r r e d u c t i o n gears, m a n o e u v r i n g gear,
auxiliary machinery serving turbines (including
back-up a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y ) , heat exchangers, systems,
piping a n d equipment.
2.4.5.3.2.6 W h e n m a i n s t e a m t u r b i n e s a r e o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested, t h e i r m a i n w o r k i n g characteristics shall b e
checked i n c l u d i n g speed, w o r k i n g s t e a m pressure a n d
temperature, s t e a m pressure at i n t e r m e d i a t e stages a n d
steam extraction chambers i n turbines, steam pressure i n
lining systems a n d underpressure i n exhaustion cham
bers, underpressure i n the m a i n condenser, l u b r i c a t i n g o i l
pressure i n lubricating system, lubricating o i l tempera
ture before a n d after oil-cooler, a x i a l p o s i t i o n o f rotors
and heat expansion o f turbine c a s i n g s . S t e a m turbine
protection a n d alarm systems shall be c h e c k e d . T h i s
check m a y be carried o u t b y simulation o f activation
conditions for protection a n d a l a r m devices.
2.4.5.3.2.7 M a n o e u v r i n g g e a r a n d s h a f t t u r n i n g g e a r
w i t h b l o c k i n g shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.5.3.2.8 A s t e r n t u r b i n e s a n d r e v e r s i n g t i m e s h a l l
be checked.
2.4.5.3.2.9 C o m m u n i c a t i o n e f f i c i e n c y b e t w e e n t h e
navigating bridge a n d control r o o m s o f m a i n steam
turbines shall be checked.
2.4.5.3.2.10 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f u n i t s a n d
components o f steam turbines shall b e carried o u t i f
d u r i n g the s u r v e y dangerous defects a n d w e a r s e x c e e d i n g
a l l o w a b l e standards h a v e b e e n detected.
T h e s e defects include:
.1 d a m a g e t o essential u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
cracks o n t u r b i n e c o m p o n e n t s such as casings, discs,
w o r k i n g blades, diaphragms, n o z z l e boxes;
deformation, chipping, breakage o f blades;
cracks a n d fractures o f blade fastening bandings,
rupture o fconnecting wires;
fusion, flaking, cracks, deterioration o f antifriction
lining o f bearings;
failures o f steam turbine control system (control
valves, servomotors, governors) d u e t o mechanical
damages;
.2 w e a r o f e s s e n t i a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
erosion a n d c o r r o s i o n o f w o r k i n g blades;
wear, erosion a n d corrosion o f nozzles;
wear, galling o f w o r k i n g journals o f steam turbine
r o t o r shafts, e l l i p t i c i t y a n d c o n i c i t y o f j o u r n a l s e x c e e d i n g
allowable limits;
w e a r o f bearings, reduction o f antifriction l i n i n g
thickness exceeding a l l o w a b l e limits, increase o f bearing
clearances exceeding a l l o w a b l e limits;
galling o f hinge a n d lever joints o f steam turbine
control system, galling o f governor components preventing
control system n o r m a l operation;
.3 d e f e c t s o f e s s e n t i a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
d r o p p i n g a n d a x i a l float (shift) o f r o t o r shafts
exceeding m a x i m u m allowable limits (values) specified
in manufacturer's technical documentation a n d main
tenance manuals f o r servicing o f steam turbines;
l o o s e n i n g o f fit o f r o t o r discs;
w e a k e n i n g o f w o r k i n g blades fastening;
incorrect a d j o i n i n g o f shaft j o u r n a l s t o bearings;
non-tightness (gapping) i n the splits o f steam turbine
casing.
2.4.5.3.2.11 S t e a m t u r b i n e s s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r
service i f the operational testing reveals t h e f o l l o w i n g :
abnormal vibration o f steam turbines a n d their
r e d u c t i o n gear;
a b n o r m a l heating o f bearings, a b n o r m a l lubricating
o i l temperature increase i n c o m p a r i s o n w i t h the specified
temperature parameters f o r bearings a n d lubricating o i l ;
defects i n m a n o e u v r i n g gear a n d steam t u r b i n e
control system (control valves, servomotors, governors);
defects o f i n d i c a t i n g a n d m e a s u r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s .
C a u s e s o f these defects s h a l l b e detected a n d defects
shall b e eliminated.
I f a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f steam turbines i s detected,
its parameters s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d f o r assessment against
technical standards a n d f o r development a n d i m p l e m e n
tation o f v i b r a t i o n reduction actions (refer also
to 2.4.5.3.1.3).
2.4.5.3.2.12 M a n u f a c t u r e r ' s t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n
and steam turbine maintenance manuals shall be used for
wear assessment o f steam turbine units a n d components,
assessment o f a l l o w a b l e axial a n d diametrical clearances
o f units, a l l o w a b l e values o f r o t o r positions, their float.
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2.4.5.3.3 G a s t u r b i n e s .
2.4.5.3.3.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 2.4.5.3.1.3, at special survey gasturbines complete
w i t h c o u p l i n g s , r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g a n d shaft
turning gear shall b e submitted f o r t h o r o u g h examina
tion w i t h due opening u p a n d dismantling o f units a n d
c o m p o n e n t s . I f effective means are available f o r
c o n d i t i o n assessment o f gas turbines units a n d compo
nents w i t h o u t dismantling thereof, their opening up m a y
be o m i t t e d .
Gas turbines subject t o u n i t repairs shall n o t b e
opened u p . S u c h turbines shall be surveyed during
scheduled repairs at specialized plants.
2.4.5.3.3.2 D u r i n g s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f g a s t u r b i n e s
subject t o o p e n i n g u p a n d d i s m a n t l i n g for e x a m i n a t i o n o f
units a n d c o m p o n e n t s , t h e f o l l o w i n g parts a n d units shall
be surveyed: t u r b i n e a n d compressor casings, guide
v a n e s a n d t u r b i n e a n d c o m p r e s s o r seals, r o t o r s o f
t u r b i n e s a n d c o m p r e s s o r s w i t h blades a n d discs, r o t o r
shafts o f t u r b i n e s a n d compressors i n c l u d i n g shaft
journals, carrier a n d thrust bearings o f turbines a n d
compressors, chambers o f turbine water cooling, nozzle
apparatuses, diaphragms, c o m b u s t i o n chambers w i t h
flame tubes, reversing devices ( i f a n y ) , gas turbine
frames, m a n o e u v r i n g gear, m a n o e u v r i n g v a l v e s , shaft
t u r n i n g gear, as w e l l as safety devices a n d g o v e r n o r s .
Instructions a n d recommendations o n performance
o f surveys o f the above mentioned components and units
o f gas t u r b i n e s are set f o r t h i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g
out Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5.3.3.3 D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e
submitted t o t h e surveyor: measurement results and wear
assessment o f r o t o r shaft w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s o f t u r b i n e a n d
compressor, carrier a n d thrust bearing
clearances,
assessment o f rotor position a n d rotor axial f l o a t . I f
necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r m a y require for measurements o f
other units a n d components t o b e carried out.
2.4.5.3.3.4 A f t e r s p e c i a l s u r v e y i s c o m p l e t e d a n d
defects detected d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y a r e e l i m i n a t e d , gas
turbines shall be submitted f o r operational t e s t i n g . M a i n
gas t u r b o e n g i n e a n d g a s t u r b i n e s o f m a i n (electric)
generators shall b e submitted f o r operational testing
d u r i n g t h e ship sea trials (refer t o 2.4.5.3.1.3).
2.4.5.3.3.5 G a s t u r b i n e s a r e o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d
t o g e t h e r w i t h r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g gear, aux
iliary machinery servicing turbines (including standby
auxiliary machinery), heat exchangers a n d systems,
pipelines, equipment, fuel preparation system, cleaning
systems o f f l o w i n g parts o f compressors a n d turbines, a i r
filters, heat-recovery circuit ( i f any).
2.4.5.3.3.6 W h e n m a i n g a s t u r b i n e e n g i n e s a n d g a s
turbines o f m a i n (electric) generators are operationally
tested, m a i n w o r k i n g characteristics o f turbines a n d
c o m p r e s s o r s s h a l l b e c h e c k e d i n c l u d i n g speed, l u b r i c a t i n g
o i l pressure i n lubricating system, lubricating o i l tempera
ture before a n d after o i l cooler, c o o l i n g w a t e r pressure,
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c o o l i n g w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e b e f o r e a n d after w a t e r c o o l e r ,
fuel pressure a n d temperature as w e l l as other parameters
describing technical condition o f gas turbines a n d c o m p r e s s o r s . P o s i t i o n o f turbine a n d compressor rotors,
clearances o f thrust bearings s h a l l b e also checked.
2.4.5.3.3.7 M a n o e u v e r i n g g e a r a n d s h a f t t u r n i n g
gear w i t h b l o c k i n g a n d starting devices shall b e
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.5.3.3.8 R e v e r s i n g g e a r s a n d r e v e r s i n g t i m e o f
m a i n gas turbine engines o r astern operation o f turbines
shall b e checked.
2.4.5.3.3.9 G a s t u r b i n e p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m s y s t e m s s h a l l
be c h e c k e d . T h i s check m a y b e carried out b y s i m u l a t i o n o f
a c t i v a t i o n c o n d i t i o n s f o r p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m devices.
2.4.5.3.3.10 C o m m u n i c a t i o n e f f i c i e n c y b e t w e e n t h e
n a v i g a t i n g bridge a n d c o n t r o l station o f m a i n gas turbine
engines shall b e checked.
2.4.5.3.3.11 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f g a s t u r b i n e
units a n d components shall be carried o u t i f during the
s u r v e y dangerous defects a n d w e a r s exceeding m a x i m u m
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s h a v e b e e n detected.
S u c h defects i n c l u d e :
.1 damage t o essential units a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
cracks i n parts o f gas t u r b i n e s a n d c o m p r e s s o r s , s u c h
as c a s i n g s , d i s c s , b l a d e s , d i a p h r a g m s a n d c r a c k s i n f l a m e
tubes o f c o m b u s t i o n chambers;
cracks a n d d e f o r m a t i o n s ( r o u n d - u p ) o f rotors a n d gas
t u r b i n e a n d c o m p r e s s o r r o t o r shafts;
deformation, chipping, breakages o f w o r k i n g blades
o f gas turbines a n d compressors;
cracks a n d fractures o f w o r k i n g blade fastenings,
fractures o f connecting w i r e s ;
fusion, flaking, cracks, destruction o f antifriction
l i n i n g o f sleeve bearings;
cracks, corrosion, dents, signs o f o v e r h e a t i n g o n t h e
w o r k i n g surfaces o f o u t e r a n d i n n e r races, separators,
balls a n d rollers o f roller bearings, roller bearing j a m s ;
failures o f c o n t r o l a n d gas turbine r e g u l a t i o n s y s t e m d u e
to mechanical damage o f system units a n d components;
.2 w e a r o f e s s e n t i a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
e r o s i o n a n d c o r r o s i o n o f gas t u r b i n e a n d c o m p r e s s o r
w o r k i n g blades;
erosion, corrosion, wear o f nozzles;
wear, galling o f w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s o f gas turbine a n d
c o m p r e s s o r r o t o r shafts, e l l i p t i c i t y a n d c o n i c i t y e x c e e d i n g
allowable limits;
w e a r o f sleeve bearings a n d g a l l i n g o f bearing
antifriction l i n i n g exceeding a l l o w a b l e limits, increase o f
bearing clearances exceeding m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ;
g a l l i n g o f r o l l e r b e a r i n g seat o f g a s t u r b i n e a n d
c o m p r e s s o r r o t o r shafts;
expiration o f roller bearing service life specified i n
manufacturers' technical documentation a n d manuals;
.3 d e f e c t s o f e s s e n t i a l c o m p o n e n t s a n d u n i t s :
d r o p p i n g a n d a x i a l float (shift) o f r o t o r shafts
exceeding m a x i m u m allowable limits (values) specified
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2.4.5.4.6 W h e n g e a r s , r e d u c t i o n g e a r s a n d c o u p l i n g s
are o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d that these
m e c h a n i s m s have n o a b n o r m a l slaps a n d strikes,
a b n o r m a l noises, a b n o r m a l casing a n d bearing heating
exceeding those limits, w h i c h are specified i n manufac
turer's m a c h i n e r y maintenance m a n u a l s a n d that there are
n o o i l l e a k a g e s i n f l a n g e d c o n n e c t i o n s a n d seals.
2.4.5.4.7 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r a s s e s s i n g t e c h n i c a l
condition o f gears a n d couplings are set forth i n
2.4.5.1.4 2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.4.8 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s o f t o o t h gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d coup
l i n g s s h a l l b e carried out, i f dangerous defects a n d w e a r s
exceeding m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s have been detected
i n the course o f the survey.
T h e s e defects include:
.1 d a m a g e t o essential units a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
cracks o f casings o f t o o t h gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d
couplings;
cracks a n d d e f o r m a t i o n ( r o u n d - u p ) o f d r i v i n g a n d d r i v e n
shafts, s c u f f i n g a n d g a l l i n g o f shaft w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s ;
f u s i o n s , f l a k i n g , cracks, d e s t r u c t i o n o f sleeve b e a r i n g s
antifriction lining;
cracks, corrosion, dents, signs o f o v e r h e a t i n g o n t h e
w o r k i n g surfaces o f o u t e r a n d i n n e r races, separators,
balls a n d rollers o f roller bearings;
roller bearing jams;
u n e v e n g a l l i n g o f disc w o r k i n g surfaces o f frictiontype couplings, disc w a r p i n g a n d scuffing, destruction o f
coupling springs;
crumpling, scuffing o f cams a n d teeth w o r k i n g
surfaces o f m o v a b l e couplings, break o f springs,
deterioration o f elastic c o u p l i n g teeth, c r u m p l i n g o f slit
slots i n connecting /disengaging couplings;
d e f e c t s o f c o u p l i n g i n t e r m e d i a t e c o m p o n e n t s pre
v e n t i n g c o u p l i n g f r o m n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n , defects o f
elastic elements o f different types o f couplings (refer
to 2.4.5.4.3);
corrosion a n d cavitation o f rotors a n d wheels o f
h y d r a u l i c c o u p l i n g ; defects o f v a l v e s , u n i t s a n d h y d r a u l i c
system;
defects o f electromagnetic u n i t s , f r i c t i o n u n i t s a n d
control system o f electromagnetic couplings;
.2 w e a r o f e s s e n t i a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
wear, galling o f w o r k i n g journals o f driving a n d
d r i v e n shafts, e l l i p t i c i t y a n d c o n i c i t y e x c e e d i n g a l l o w
able limits;
w e a r o f sleeve bearings, reduction o f antifriction
lining thickness o f bearings exceeding allowable limits,
increase o f bearing clearance exceeding a l l o w a b l e limits;
galling o f roller bearing slots;
expiration o f roller bearing service life specified i n
manufacturer's technical documentation and maintenance
manuals;
teeth wear, increase o f teeth clearances o f w h e e l s a n d
pinions exceeding m a x i m u m allowable limits;
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B o w l b o d y a n d v e r t i c a l shafts s h a l l b e tested b y a n
approved non-destructive testing m e t h o d ; results o f
testing f o r defects s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e surveyor.
2.4.5.5.11 C y l i n d e r b l o c k s , c y l i n d e r s , c y l i n d e r l i n e r s ,
cylinder covers, pistons w i t h piston rings, connecting
rods, crankshafts; crosshead, connecting r o d a n d m a i n
b e a r i n g s ; s u c t i o n , f o r c i n g a n d s a f e t y v a l v e s , v a l v e seats,
springs shall b e surveyed i n air piston compressors.
Compressor a i r coolers shall be surveyed i n
accessible places.
2.4.5.5.12 F o r f a n s i n d a n g e r o u s s p a c e s a n d b o i l e r
b l o w e r s t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d : casings, shafts,
rotors (impellers), bearings.
Completeness o f the above mentioned machinery
shall be checked, as w e l l as casing a n d i m p e l l e r m a t e r i a l
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f manufacturer's
technical documentation or maintenance manuals.
2.4.5.5.13 T h e f o l l o w i n g u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l
be surveyed i n steering gears o f v a r i o u s types:
electrical steering gears tillers o f m a i n a n d
e m e r g e n c y gears, rudder quadrants, sliders o r b e a r i n g
rollers, couplings b e t w e e n electric m o t o r s a n d reduction
gears, r e d u c t i o n gears, p i n i o n s , b u f f e r i n g spring c o m
pensators, l i m i t s w i t c h e s a n d l i m i t e r s , e m e r g e n c y ( s t a n d - b y )
gears w i t h c o m p o n e n t s ;
electrical h y d r a u l i c steering gears tillers, rods,
cylinders o fplunger hydraulic drives, plungers, pins f o r
connection o f plungers w i t h rods, pumps o f hydraulic
drives, couplings (electric m o t o r s w i t h p u m p s ) , hydraulic
actuators, v a l v e boxes, safety valves, feeding valves,
p u m p s for loss recovery i n the hydraulic system, packing
seals, e m e r g e n c y ( s t a n d - b y ) g e a r , l i m i t s w i t c h e s a n d
other important units a n d components proceeding from
steering gear design (refer also t o 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2.4.6.3).
Protection devices a n d alarms ( i f a n y ) shall be
e x a m i n e d i n rudder gears.
S u r v e y o f steam rudder gears shall b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h t h e requirements applicable t o t h e
auxiliary steam engines.
Recommendations t o b e found i n manufacturer's
technical documentation a n d maintenance manuals f o r
rudder gears shall b e considered at s u r v e y o f a l l types o f
rudder gears i n c l u d i n g those n o t m e n t i o n e d i n this
paragraph ( f o r instance, blade gears).
2.4.5.5.14 I n a n c h o r m a c h i n e r y ( a n c h o r w i n d l a s s e s
a n d capstans) t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d : shafts,
spindles, bearings, pinions, gear wheels, sprockets, w o r m
shafts a n d w h e e l s , r e d u c t i o n gears, belt, e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c
and other brakes, connection/disengaging couplings a n d
sprocket switches, t o r q u e - l i m i t i n g clutches (overload
protection devices), foundation frames.
S u r v e y o f h y d r a u l i c d r i v i n g gears ( i n c l u d i n g h y
draulic motors, pumps, accumulators, governors, valves,
pipelines, etc.) o f a n c h o r m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
i n accordance w i t h 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2.4.6.3.
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2.4.5.6.8 D u r i n g b o i l e r p r e p a r a t i o n f o r h y d r a u l i c test,
boiler i n s u l a t i o n m a y b e left o n , p r o v i d e d requirements
o f 2.4.5.6.3 are met.
2.4.5.6.9 A t h y d r a u l i c test o f b o i l e r s , superheaters,
1,25P
e c o n o m i z e r s , pressure s h a l l b e t a k e n e q u a l t o
b u t s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n P
+ 1 0 0 k P a . F o r b o i l e r s after
s i g n i f i c a n t r e p a i r s ( f o r instance, after f l a m e t u b e s r e p l a c e m e n t
o r s t r a i g h t e n i n g , r e p l a c e m e n t o f m o r e t h a n 2 5 p e r cent o f
s h o r t stays o f t h e s a m e w a l l o r m o r e t h a n 1 5 p e r cent o f t h e
t o t a l n u m b e r o f s h o r t stays, o v e r w e l d i n g o f p a t c h e s etc.), test
pressure s h a l l b e t a k e n e q u a l t o 1,5P
b u t shall not b e
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2.4.5.6.10 H y d r a u l i c t e s t o f b o i l e r s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out w h e n t h e f o l l o w i n g i s ensured:
boiler is filled w i t h water a n d there is n o a i r inside;
t w o tested pressure gauges are available;
w a t e r a n d a m b i e n t a i r t e m p e r a t u r e i s n o t less t h a n
+ 5 C.Temperature d i f f e r e n c e o f w a t e r a n d a m b i e n t a i r
shall exclude sweating;
pressure shall b e increased b y a p u m p operating
gradually.
D u r i n g h y d r a u l i c tests t h e f o l l o w i n g i s n o t a l l o w e d :
use o f rubber hoses;
w o r k s being p e r f o r m e d o n board, w h i c h cause noise
or taps;
d e l i v e r y d u r i n g exposure at w o r k i n g pressure.
2.4.5.6.11 I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f h y d r a u l i c
tests o f t h e ship b o i l e r s l i s t e d i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 1 a r e g i v e n
in 2.4.5.8.2, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey
o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5.6.12 T h e b o i l e r i s a c k n o w l e d g e d t o h a v e
p a s s e d t h e test, i f e x a m i n a t i o n r e v e a l s n o leakage, l o c a l
bulges, noticeable changes o f shape, s e a m fractures o r
signs o f i n t e g r i t y breakage o f a n y part o r j o i n t .
D u r i n g e x p o s u r e t o test pressure n o falls o f pressure
shall be noted.
S w e a t i n g o r signs o f w a t e r i n expansion j o i n t s i n t h e
f o r m o f single n o n - l e a k i n g drops ("tears") shall n o t b e
considered a l e a k a g e . T h e s e signs a r e n o t a l l o w e d i n
w e l d seams; such seams shall be c u t o f f a n d w e l d e d
again following t h e technique approved b y t h e
Register.
C o r r e c t i o n o f w e l d s e a m defects b y c a u l k i n g ,
punching o rother mechanical procedure is n o t allowed.
E l i m i n a t i o n o f detected defects i n t h e b o i l e r under
pressure, as w e l l as w e l d i n g o f a b o i l e r filled w i t h w a t e r
is n o t a l l o w e d .
2.4.5.6.13 E x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e b o i l e r u n d e r
w o r k i n g pressure shall b e carried out:
at e a c h p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p ;
after each i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f the boiler;
after each h y d r a u l i c testing;
after significant repairs o r replacements.
2.4.5.6.14 E x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f b o i l e r s t o g e t h e r
w i t h fittings, equipment, serving m a c h i n e r y a n d heat
exchangers, systems a n d pipelines shall b e carried o u t at
opening
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M a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e pressure f o r safety v a l v e i n
operation P m a x < 1,1Pworking.
W h e n lifted, t h e safety valves o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
boilers f o r essential services shall f u l l y interrupt t h e
o u t g o i n g s t e a m f l o w i n case o f t h e pressure d r o p i n t h e
boiler n o t b e l o w 0,85 o f the w o r k i n g pressure.
Safety valves o f steam superheaters shall be adjusted
to s w i t c h o n i n advance o f the b o i l e r valves.
I f external examination a n d operational testing
results a r e satisfactory, o n e o f t h e boiler safety valves
shall b e sealed b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register.
I f external e x a m i n a t i o n o f waste-heat boilers w i t h steam
and check o f their safety valves i n port is n o t possible, safety
valves m a y b e adjusted b y t h e c h i e f engineer a t s e a . T h e
r e c o r d t h e r e o f s h a l l b e m a d e i n t h e ship's ( e n g i n e ) l o g t o b e
checked b y t h e surveyor t o t h e Register.
2.4.5.6.16 W h e r e defects h a v e b e e n d e t e c t e d d u r i n g
e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n , a n d t h e i r c a u s e s c a n n o t b e deter
m i n e d through t h e examination, t h e surveyor shall require
t h e c a u s e o f t h e defect t o b e i n v e s t i g a t e d a n d , i f n e c e s s a r y ,
i n t e r n a l s u r v e y a n d / o r h y d r a u l i c test t o b e c a r r i e d o u t .
2.4.5.6.17 A u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l , p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m
system, as w e l l as m a n u a l operation o f the boiler shall b e
s h o w n i n operation.
2.4.5.6.18 T h e b o i l e r p l a n t i s r e c o g n i z e d f i t f o r
service w i t h regard t o t h e technical condition, p r o v i d e d
n o defects w e r e f o u n d o r f o u n d defects d o n o t exceed the
standards established b y the m a n u f a c t u r e r . I n the absence
o f such standards o n e shall b e guided b y t h e standards
g i v e n i n t h e present Chapter.
2.4.5.6.19 C o r r o s i o n w e a r o f t h e r e s p o n s i b l e b o i l e r
components i s established b y comparison o f t h e
measured residual thicknesses i n relation t o as-built
(initial) thicknesses.
I n n e c e s s a r y cases excessive thicknesses i n r e l a t i o n
to those required b y t h e R u l e s m a y b e t a k e n into
consideration.
2.4.5.6.20 T h e b o i l e r p l a n t i s r e c o g n i z e d f i t f o r
service till t h e n e x t survey, p r o v i d e d t h e f o l l o w i n g n o n progressing defects are f o u n d :
bulges o n flat w a l l s o f fire sides w i t h a b e n d i n g
curve n o t m o r e t h a n plate thickness i n absence o f
damaged stays a n d signs o f steaming;
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B o i l e r p l a n t o p e r a t i o n s h a l l b e p r o h i b i t e d , i f at least
one pressure gauge, safety v a l v e , w a t e r - l e v e l indicator,
feed v a l v e , stopping, fuel quick-closing v a l v e , remote
drive, protection a n d signalling system o f automated
boiler plant i s o u t o f service, as w e l l as i f there are a n y
failures o f b l o w - d o w n systems, feeding systems, fuel a n d
a i r s u p p l y e n a b l i n g safe o p e r a t i o n o f t h e b o i l e r p l a n t .
2.4.5.6.23 M o n i t o r i n g o f c o n d i t i o n a n d q u a l i t y o f t h e
steam b o i l e r m e t a l i n service i n necessary cases
(suspicion f o r overheat o f m e t a l o f fire parts, systematic
cracking a n d lamination, etc.) shall b e carried o u t b y
n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g , as w e l l a s b y m e c h a n i c a l tests,
chemical a n d metallographic analysis.
I n r e l a t i o n t o t h e nature o f revealed defects t h e
m e t h o d o f t h e i r e l i m i n a t i o n i s d e t e r m i n e d u p o n agree
ment w i t h the surveyor.
2.4.5.6.24 S u r v e y o f t h e i n c i n e r a t i n g p a r t o f t h e
incinerators shall b e carried o u t according t o require
ments o f 4.1.5, Part I I I "Survey o f Ships i n Compliance
w i t h International Conventions, Codes a n d Resolutions"
o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5.6.25 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y s a n d h y d r a u l i c t e s t s o f
boilers w i t h organic coolant shall be carried o u t at special
a n d i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s . I t i s a l l o w e d t o conducts tests
using coolants from b o i l e r s . R e s u l t s o f t h e coolant
analysis shall b e submitted w i t h a conclusion o f the
laboratory o f its fitness f o r further use.
T h e drawing o f heating elements (coils) w i t h marks
indicating condition o f coils, sagging measurements a n d
bending o f some coils shall be submitted for boilers w i t h
organic coolants.
Boiler plant w i t h organic coolant m a y be recognised
fit f o r service u n t i l t h e n e x t survey, p r o v i d e d t h e
f o l l o w i n g n o n - p r o g r e s s i n g defects are f o u n d :
sagging o f coil branches w i t h a sagging curve u p t o
1 per cent o f the branch length i n absence o f cracking i n
welds;
local pitting o f coils at a depth o f n o t m o r e than
2 0 p e r cent o f w a l l thickness a n d total square n o t m o r e
than 30 c m .
2.4.5.7 H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s .
2.4.5.7.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f h e a t
exchangers a n d pressure vessels such as:
evaporators o f dirty condensates;
evaporators o f m a i n a n d auxiliary boilers f o r
essential services;
condensers o fm a i n a n d auxiliary machinery;
deaerators a n d feed w a t e r heaters;
air receivers a n d other pressure vessels.
2.4.5.7.2 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.7.2.1 A p p l i c a b l e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 2 s h a l l
be considered w h e n preparing for a n d carrying o u t special
surveys o f heat exchangers a n d pressure vessels.
2.4.5.7.2.2 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f h e a t e x c h a n g e r a n d
pressure vessel shall b e carried o u t at each special s u r v e y
o f t h e ship.
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I n t e r n a l surveys a n d h y d r a u l i c tests o f c y l i n d e r s o f
carbon dioxide extinction station m a y be carried o u t b y
c o m p e t e n t bodies r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r . N o t less
t h a n 10 p e r cent o f a l l h i g h pressure C O cylinders shall
undergo h y d r a u l i c tests once i n 1 0 years.
I f d u r i n g i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f c y l i n d e r s defects h a v e
been revealed, t h e defective cylinders shall b e subjected t o
h y d r a u l i c test s o t h a t , b a s e d o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h i s test, t h e
n e c e s s i t y f o r h y d r a u l i c test o f a l l r e m a i n i n g c y l i n d e r s c a n b e
identified (refer also t o 2.4.4.3.10). I f o n e o r m o r e carbon
dioxide cylinders fail, a total o f 5 0 p e r cent o f o n b o a r d
cylinders shall b e subject t o h y d r a u l i c t e s t s . F l e x i b l e hoses
shall b e replaced at intervals recommended b y t h e
manufacturer a n d not exceeding 10 years.
A b o a r d ship t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e ship's m a i n
tenance p l a n f o r carbon dioxide smothering systems
shall be c h e c k e d . M a i n t e n a n c e o f carbon dioxide
s m o t h e r i n g systems i n accordance w i t h t h e ship's
maintenance p l a n shall be p e r f o r m e d b y t h e organiza
t i o n s ( f i r m s ) r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r at least once
every t w o years (at interval 2 years + 3 m o n t h s ) o n
passenger ships o r at each special s u r v e y o n cargo ships.
2.4.5.7.3 S u r v e y o f h e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e
vessels other t h a n those listed i n 2.4.5.7.1 shall b e carried
out b y t h e surveyor o n l y at t h e initial survey o f
m a c h i n e r y a n d after significant r e p a i r s . T h e i r s u r v e y
a n d test i n a l l o t h e r cases s h a l l b e carried o u t b y a
competent representative o f the shipowner i n terms a n d
i n t h e scope specified i n t h e present Section.
N o t e s o n s u r v e y a n d test results carried o u t b y t h e
competent representative o f t h e shipowner shall b e
checked b y t h e surveyor i n t h e ship documentation.
2.4.5.7.4 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y .
2.4.5.7.4.1 A p p l i c a b l e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 4 . 5 . 6 s h a l l
be considered w h e n preparing f o r a n d carrying o u t
special surveys.
2.4.5.7.4.2 A p p a r a t u s e s a n d v e s s e l s i n a c c e s s i b l e f o r
internal survey due t otheir location shall be taken o f f or
r e m o v e d f r o m their places.
H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d v e s s e l s a r e c o n s i d e r e d inacces
sible f o r internal survey i f :
clear diameter o f a h o l e for vessel head is 3 0 m m a n d
less;
length o f vessel i s 2,5 m a n d above w i t h n o
manholes o n both bottoms;
i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o r e m o v e t u b e s a n d t u b e plates t o
e x a m i n e h e a t e x c h a n g e r s i n s i d e , a t that, t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
v i s u a l w i t h o u t u s i n g special t e c h n i c a l c o n t r o l m e a n s e n a b l i n g
c a r r y i n g o u t i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f a b o v e m e n t i o n e d vessels.
D u r i n g t h e internal survey o f these vessels using
control tools t h e hydraulic testing o f these vessels m a y
be requested b y t h e s u r v e y o r proceeding f r o m t h e
e x a m i n a t i o n results.
2.4.5.7.4.3 V a p o r i z e r s s e r v i n g m a i n b o i l e r s a r e
subjected t o internal survey i n terms established f o r
water tube boilers.
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2.4.5.7.5 H y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g .
2.4.5.7.5.1 H y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g o f h e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d
pressure vessels inaccessible f o r internal s urve y (refer
to 2.4.5.7.4.2) shall b e carried o u t at special survey o f t h e
ship after t w o periods b e t w e e n surveys ( m i s s i n g o n e
special survey), h o w e v e r vessels filled w i t h exhaust
gases shall b e subjected t o h y d r a u l i c testing a t each
special survey o f the ship.
2.4.5.7.5.2 H y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g o f h e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d
pressure vessels m a y be d e m a n d e d b y the s u r v e y o r based
u p o n t h e results o f internal survey.
2.4.5.7.5.3 T h e r e a r e n o p e r i o d i c a l h y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g
for condensers.
2.4.5.7.6 T e s t p r e s s u r e f o r h y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g o f h e a t
exchangers a n d pressure vessels is t a k e n equal t o
1,25 w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e b u t i n a n y c a s e i t s h a l l n o t b e
less t h a n P
+ 100 kPa.
Instructions f o r carrying o u t internal surveys a n d
h y d r a u l i c tests a r e specified i n 2.4.5.8.1 a n d 2.4.5.8.2,
Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f
the Guidelines.
2.4.5.7.7 H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s s h a l l
be s u b m i t t e d f o r e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n together w i t h
installed m a n d a t o r y fittings a n d a l l other devices a n d
systems serving them.
2.4.5.7.8 S a f e t y v a l v e s s h a l l b e a d j u s t e d f o r a
pressure exceeding w o r k i n g pressure b y n o t m o r e t h a n
10 p e r cent unless pressure, f o r w h i c h t h e safety v a l v e
shall b e adjusted, i s expressly specified.
W h e n lifted, t h e safety valves o f a i r receivers o f
m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y engines a n d fire extinguishing
systems shall fully interrupt t h e outgoing a i r f l o w i n
case o f t h e pressure drop i n t h e air r e c e i v e r n o m o r e t h a n
15 p e r c e n t o f t h e w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e .
A f t e r their adjustment a n d operational testing, safety
valves o f air receivers shall b e sealed b y t h e surveyor.
2.4.5.7.9 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h e a t
exchangers a n d pressure vessels shall b e carried o u t o n
the basis o f t h e survey a n d testing r e s u l t s . W h e n
substantial w e a r is f o u n d during inspection, t h e surveyor
m a y demand residual thickness measurement o f hulls,
tube a n d other elements o f apparatus a n d vessels b y
check d r i l l i n g o r thickness gages.
2.4.5.7.10 I f t h e a v e r a g e w e a r o f w a l l s o f h u l l s , t u b e s
and other responsible elements determined u p o n several
residual thickness measurements exceeds 1 0 p e r cent o f
the initial thickness o r local wear i n the f o r m o f pitting
w e a r exceeds 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e initial thickness, t h e
w o r n element shall b e replaced o r repaired; at that,
excessive thicknesses i n relation t o those required b y t h e
Rules m a y be considered.Instructions f o r technical
supervision d u r i n g repair o f heat exchangers a n d
pressure vessels a r e specified i n A p p e n d i x t o t h e
Guidelines forthe Technical Supervision during Repair
o f Sea-Going Ships.
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2.4.5.8.3 I t e m s s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y s h a l l b e
properly prepared w i t h safety casing a n d cladding
o p e n e d , cleared f r o m m u d , deposits, scale.
2.4.5.8.4 S y s t e m t r a c i n g d i a g r a m s h a l l b e p r e p a r e d a n d
submitted for agreement t o t h e Register w i t h indication o f
each m e a s u r e m e n t p o i n t a n d r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s e s .
2.4.5.8.5 B e f o r e h y d r a u l i c t e s t , i n s u l a t i o n a r o u n d
detachable j o i n t s a n d seam shall b e r e m o v e d w i t h i n
100 m m o n b o t h sides o f t h e j o i n t (seam).
2.4.5.8.6 E x h a u s t g a s s y s t e m o f e n g i n e s a n d b o i l e r s
shall b e s u r v e y e d b y e n a b l i n g access t o i n t e r n a l
e x a m i n a t i o n o f silencers, spark arresters a n d devices
p r e v e n t i n g w a t e r p e n e t r a t i o n i n t o t h e e n g i n e . I n neces
sary cases r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f these
devices shall b e carried o u t . B y - p a s s dampers a n d their
actuators shall be submitted i n dismantled c o n d i t i o n w i t h
measurement results, w h e r e necessary.The system shall
be externally e x a m i n e d . S p a r k arresting a n d drainage
arrangements shall be submitted i n operation.
2.4.5.8.7 F u e l s y s t e m .
Independent fuel o i l tanks shall b e opened u pa n d
e x a m i n e d . F i t t i n g s shall b e f l a w detected a n d repaired,
safety v a l v e s adjusted a n d sealed.
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2.4.5.8.11 S t e a m a n d b l o w - o f f s y s t e m s .
I n ships w i t h steam turbine plants measurement
results shall b e p r o v i d e d for m a i n steam line w o r k i n g i n
t h e c o n d i t i o n o f stress r e l a x a t i o n . M a i n s t e a m l i n e s a n d
auxilary boiler steam lines w i t h inner diameter o f 75 m m
a n d above, w o r k i n g pressure o f 1 M P a a n d above, as
w e l l as boiler b l o w - o f f pipes are subject t o h y d r a u l i c
tests a t 1 0 years' i n t e r v a l s f o r a test pressure e q u a l t o
1,5 Pworking.Fittings
shall b e f l a w detected a n d repaired.
Safety valves shall b e adjusted a n d s e a l e d . S p r i n g
hangers shall b e surveyed i ndismantled condition a n d
measurements shall be submitted.0perational testing, i f
possible, shall b e c o m b i n e d w i t h t h e operational testing
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o f t h e p o w e r plant a n d t h e respective m a c h i n e r y a n d
boilers.
2.4.5.8.12 C o m p r e s s e d a i r s y s t e m .
Compressed a i r pipelines w i t h inner diameter o f
75 m m and above, w o r k i n g pressure o f 1 M P a and above
are subject t o h y d r a u l i c tests a t 1 0 years' i n t e r v a l s b y test
p
1,5P
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2.4.5.9.3.1 C o n t r o l l a b l e p i t c h a n d v e r t i c a l - a x i s
propellers shall be submitted f o r survey i n dismantled
c o n d i t i o n w i t h measurements being presented, unless
expressly p r o v i d e d otherwise i n other standards agreed
u p o n w i t h t h e Register.
A t special surveys starting f r o m t h e second special
survey, feedback rods o f the pitch-actuating m e c h a n i s m
s h a l l b e tested f o r defects.
It is a l l o w e d n o t t o dismantle C P P h u b during t h e
first special s u r v e y . I f necessary, bearings o f blade parts
i n t h e scope sufficient f o r assessment o f t h e general
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the propeller u p o n its design shall
be p a r t i a l l y d i s m a n t l e d a n d e x a m i n e d .
2.4.5.9.3.2 I n f i x e d p i t c h p r o p e l l e r s w i t h d e t a c h a b l e
blades a d j o i n i n g surfaces o f bosses a n d blades shall b e
e x a m i n e d . I f necessary, their gapping m a y b e checked.
2.4.5.9.3.3 P r o p e l l e r a n d b l a d e s e c u r i n g b o l t s ( s t u d s )
shall be surveyed w i t h the use o f a n approved procedure
o f testing f o r defects f o r detection o f c r a c k s . B o l t s
p e r m a n e n t e l o n g a t i o n shall b e c h e c k e d w i t h considera
tion o fthe manufacturer's recommendations.
2.4.5.9.3.4 B l a d e s s h a l l b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d f o r
crack detection i n the zone A w i t h the use o f an approved
procedure o f testing f o r defects at each ship d o c k i n g .
0 t h e r zones shall be examined visually.
2.4.5.9.3.5 C P P s h a l l b e p r e s s u r i z e d a f t e r a s s e m b l y
i n accordance w i t h t h e manufacturer's recommendations.
2.4.5.9.3.6 N o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a c t i v e m e a n s o f
the ship's steering s h a l l b e carried o u t at each special
survey.Extension o f the interval between overall surveys
is subject t o t h e special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n
each case a n d depends o n e f f i c i e n c y o f t h e a p p l i e d
technical condition m o n i t o r i n g system f o r active means
o f t h e ship's steering, as w e l l as c o n s i d e r i n g manufac
turer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s .
2.4.5.9.4 P r o p e l l e r s h a f t s a n d s t e r n t u b e a r r a n g e
ments.
2.4.5.9.4.1 T o c a r r y o u t n o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f
p r o p e l l e r shafts a n d sterntube a r r a n g e m e n t s t h e p r o p e l l e r
shafts s h a l l b e t a k e n o u t . T h e access s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r
visual examination and measuring.
2.4.5.9.4.1.1 A t n o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y , m e a s u r i n g o f
j o u r n a l s (liners), bearings, clearances, d r o p p i n g shall b e
carried o u t . W h e r e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g o f i n t e r l i n i n g space
is applied, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f the c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s h a l l
b e c a r r i e d o u t , a n d i n case m e c h a n i c a l d a m a g e s o r
adhesion failure a r e identified, d a m a g e d areas shall b e
o p e n e d f o r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d , i f necessary, t h e shaft shall
be tested f o r defects u s i n g m e t h o d s o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e
testing.Glass-reinforced plastic protective coating shall b e
c o m p l e t e l y replaced after t e n years o f s e r v i c e . T h e e n d o f
shaft c y l i n d r i c a l part ( f r o m t h e stern e n d o f liner, i f a n y )
a n d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1/3 o f t h e c o n e l e n g t h ( f r o m t h e c o n e
base), as w e l l as flange k e y b e d a n d flange fillet ( i f a stern
or propeller shaft i s connected w i t h propeller b y flange)
shall b e checked for cracks using t h e approved procedure
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2.4.5.9.4.4 A p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e p r e s e n t
Chapter t o t h e c o m m e r c i a l vessels, w h i c h a r e o w n e d o r
chartered b y governments a n d are used as combat o r
support ships i n m i l i t a r y operations, i s subject t o special
c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case.
2.4.5.9.5 0 p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g .
2.4.5.9.5.1 0 p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s h a f t i n g a n d
propeller shall be carried o u t during operational testing
o f m a i n machinery.
W h e r e necessary, special operational testing o f
shafting a n d propeller m a y b e demanded proceeding
f r o m t h e i r technical c o n d i t i o n a n d extent o f repair.
2.4.5.9.5.2 D u r i n g C P P t e s t i n g , o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g
o f controllable pitch mechanism a n d control system
( f r o m a l l c o n t r o l stations) shall b e carried out.
2.4.5.9.5.3 B e a r i n g t e m p e r a t u r e a n d w a t e r a n d
sterntube bearing o i l a n d water lubrication systems shall
be c h e c k e d d u r i n g tests.
2.4.5.9.6 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
2.4.5.9.6.1 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f
technical condition o f shafting a n d propeller are
stipulated i n 2.4.5.1.4 t o 2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.9.6.2 T h e m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e o p e r a t i n g
clearance A b e t w e e n t h e propeller shaft a n d f r a m i n g
o r b e t w e e n t h e propeller shaft a n d b a b b i t t i n g o f t h e
sterntube seal shall n o t exceed t h e f o l l o w i n g values:
w h e n bearing is manufactured from l i g n u m vitae,
rubber, textolite, resin-bonded chipboard, caprolon:
A = 0 , 0 1 2 d + 1 , 8 m m f o r shaft diameter 6 0 0 m m
a n d less;
A = 0 , 0 0 5 d + 6,0 m m f o r shaft diameter m o r e t h a n
600 m m ;
babbitting:
A = 0 , 0 0 5 d + 1,0 m m
w h e r e d = shaft diameter b y t h e liner, i n m m .
2.4.5.9.6.3 T h e m i n i m a l t h i c k n e s s t o f t h e b r o n z e
liner o f propeller shaft i n t h e w o r k i n g areas ( i n t h e area
o f s t e r n t u b e b e a r i n g a n d s e a l s ) p e r m i t t e d d u r i n g opera
t i o n s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h a t c a l c u l a t e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
t =
0,02?+
5,0 m m
2.4.5.9.6.4 R e p a i r o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l b e required, i f defects exceeding t h e
m a x i m u m permissible standards are found.
T h e s e are t h e f o l l o w i n g defects:
.1 damages:
shaft c r a c k i n g a n d b e n d i n g ;
cracks a n d h o n e y c o m b s i n sterntube a n d bearing bush;
damage o f framing o rbearing lining;
excessive n i c k s , h a i r l i n e s a n d roughness o f shaft
necks, liners a n d bearings;
cracks o n l i n e r s a n d d a m a g e o f t h e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g ;
cracks o n the propeller blades a n d excessive b e n d i n g
o f blades;
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T a b l e 2.4.7.1.7-1
Standards o f axial shaft displacement i n sliding bearings
of electrical machines
Output,
kW
Shaft displacement
U p to 10
10 3 0
30 70
70 125
Over 125
o n e side
b o t h sides
0,5
0,75
1,0
1,5
2,0
1,0
1,5
2,0
3,0
4,0
N o t e s : 1 . D i s p l a c e m e n t e s t a b l i s h e d t o b o t h sides o f t h e a r m a t u r e
(rotor) central position, being determined b y magnetic field.
2 . F o r m a c h i n e s w i t h t h e shaft j o u r n a l diameter b e i n g m o r e
t h a n 2 0 0 m m , r u n d o w n i s t a k e n t o b e e q u a l t o 2 p e r cent o f t h e shaft
j o u r n a l diameter.
Table
Standards o finsulation resistance
Nos.
Electrical equipment
Resistance o f insulation
in t h e heated condition, M O h
Normal
1
2
3
2.4.7.1.7-2
Electrical machines
M a g n e t i c stations, starting
devices
M a i n , emergency, distribution
switchboards, control panels,
e t c . w i t h the detached external
circuits, earthing indicators
s i g n a l l a m p s , v o l t m e t e r s , etc.:
up t o 100 V
100 500 V
A c c u m u l a t o r batteries w i t h t h e
detached consumers:
up to 24 V
25 220 V
C a b l e n e t w o r k feeder:
lighting
up t o 100 V
100 220 V
power 100 500 V
Signalling
and monitoring
control circuits:
up t o 100 V
101 500 V
Maximum
allowable
0 , 7 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 2
0 , 5 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 2
0 , 3 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 0 6
1,0 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 2
0 , 1 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 0 2
0 , 5 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 1
0 , 3 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 0 6
0 , 5 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 2
1,0 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 2
0 , 3 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 0 6
1,0 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 2
T a b l e 2.4.7.1.7-3
S t a n d a r d s o f self-vibration o f electrical m a c h i n e s
Speed o frotation, m i n
Self-vibration amplitude,
mm
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2.4.7.2.2 W h e n t e s t i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t
at d i r e c t c u r r e n t t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e c h e c k e d :
start o f p r i m e m o v e r s b y electric starter ( i f p r o v i d e d ) ;
start a n d reverse o f p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s a t t h e
m i n i m u m speed o f rotation, operation o f electrical
p r o p u l s i o n plant at every p o s i t i o n o f t h e m o d e switchgear
o n t h e m a i n exciting unit a n d other m a i n auxiliary
machinery, as w e l l as o n t h e standby exciting u n i t a n d
standby auxiliary machinery;
c o n t r o l o f p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s f r o m each c o n t r o l
station;
actuating o f all types o f protection provided b y the
electric m o v e m e n t d i a g r a m ;
operation o f interlocks a n d signalling provided b y
the electric m o v e m e n t diagram.
2.4.7.2.3 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f t h e e l e c t r i c p r o p u l
sion plant at alternating current shall b e carried o u t
s i m i l a r t o t h e test o f t h e electrical p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t a t
direct current.
Moreover, t h e f o l l o w i n g shall be checked:
start a n d r e v e r s e o f p r o p u l s i o n electric m o t o r s f r o m
t w o diesel-generators a n d f r o m o n e diesel-generator
( i f such e m e r g e n c y start o f electric p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s
is p r o v i d e d ) , o n b o a r d ships w h e r e turbines a r e p r i m e
m o v e r s o f t h e generators start a n d reverse o f each
p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r f r o m its generator a n d b o t h p r o p u l s i o n
m o t o r s f r o m o n e generator;
interlock o f t h e starting device w i t h t h e engine
telegraph ( i f provided);
change o f rotational speed o f p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s b y
means o f change o f rotational speed o f p r i m e m o v e r s .
2.4.7.3 M a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y s o u r c e s o f e l e c t r i c a l
power.
2.4.7.3.1 M a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y s o u r c e s o f e l e c t r i c a l
p o w e r (unless t h e y a r e accumulator batteries) shall b e
checked together w i t h prime m o v e r s at the m a x i m u m
possible load o f generators, n o t exceeding t h e n o m i n a l
value.
2.4.7.3.2 D u r i n g t h e t e s t o f t h e g e n e r a t o r w i t h
driving engine the f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
allowable change limits o f the prime m o v e r no-load
speed b y t h e remote operation o f the regulator f r o m t h e
m a i n s w i t c h b o a r d . T h e l i m i t s o f c h a n g e s h a l l n o t b e less
t h a n 2 0 p e r cent a n d n o t m o r e t h a n 1 0 p e r cent o f t h e
rated r o t a t i o n a l speed;
operation o f voltage regulator;
degree o f c o m m u t a t o r sparking i n t h e direct-current
machines a n d i n t h e rings o f the alternating-current
machines w i t h t h e loaded generator;
h e a t i n g o f b e a r i n g s , w h i c h s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 8 0 C f o r
s l i d i n g b e a r i n g s a n d 1 0 0 C f o r r o l l e r b e a r i n g s ;
voltage variations at changing o f the l o a d f r o m zero u p
to t h e m a x i m u m possible, voltage shall n o t v a r y b y m o r e
than + 2 , 5 p e r cent o f t h e rated voltage f o r t h e m a i n
generators, a n d b y m o r e t h a n + 3,5 p e r cent o f the rated
voltage f o r emergency alternating-current generators;
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2.4.7.7.5 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f b o a t w i n c h e s .
T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested:
p a y i n g o u t a n d h e a v i n g u p o f t h e boats w i t h t h e
electric drive a n d o p e r a t i o n o f brakes;
operation o f c o n t r o l stations, l i m i t switches, safety
switches i n the m a i n current circuit a n dinterlocking w i t h
the m a n u a l drive.
2.4.7.7.6 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f w a t e r t i g h t a n d f i r e d o o r s .
T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested:
closing a n d opening o f the doors f r o m the local a n d
r e m o t e c o n t r o l stations w i t h t h e electric drive feeding
f r o m t h e m a i n a n d emergency p o w e r sources;
w a r n i n g visual a n d audible alarm f o r closing o f the
doors a n d its performance d u r i n g t h e closing, as w e l l as
the door position indication.
2.4.7.8 L i g h t i n g .
Lighting a n dnavigation lights shall be operationally
tested, i n c l u d i n g :
operation o f m a i n a n d emergency lighting fixtures;
lighting i n the boiler-and-engine r o o m f r o m all the
feeders;
lighting o f cargo holds, including t h e a l a r m o n
supply switchboards;
l i g h t i n g o f boiler w a t e r - l e v e l gauge glasses f r o m t h e
m a i n a n d emergency lighting circuit;
l i g h t i n g o f boat e m b a r k a t i o n places, o u t b o a r d spaces
a n d t h e places o f life raft storage, e m e r g e n c y exits;
remote switching o f f o f the external lighting f r o m the
bridge;
serviceability o f portable lighting;
o p e r a t i o n o f n a v i g a t i o n lights f r o m t w o separate
feeders o f s w i t c h b o a r d s u p p l y m a i n a n d standby;
correspondence o f lamps t o t h e navigation lanterns'
certificate data;
operation o f standby navigation lanterns;
visual and audible alarm o f navigation light switch i n
case o f f a i l u r e o f a n y l i g h t ;
o n passenger ships a n d ferries t h e performance o f
low-set lighting shall b e checked;
condition a n d operation o f the explosion-proof lighting
fixtures including t h e w o r k o f interlocking a n d alarm.
2.4.7.9 E l e c t r i c a l c o o k i n g a n d h e a t i n g a p p l i a n c e s .
During t h e examination t h e following shall be
checked:
condition o f electrical protection;
availability o f fire-fighting insulation o r sufficient air
gaps b e t w e e n t h e heating appliances a n d combustible
structures;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f p r o t e c t i v e e n c l o s u r e s e x c l u d i n g pla
cing o f f o r e i g n objects o n t h e m .
2.4.7.10 E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d c a b l e s i n hazar
d o u s r o o m s a n d spaces.
During examination i n addition to the requirements
o f 2.4.7.6 t h e f o l l o w i n g shall be checked:
c o n d i t i o n o f cable o n t h e c a t w a l k a n d c o m p e n s a t i o n
devices;
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w o r k o f t h e m a i n a n d reserve fans i n t h e p o w e r
supply o f s m o k e fire detection automatic system,
including their automatic change-over a n d sound alarm;
availability o f the document issued b y the competent
b o d y c o n f i r m i n g regulated data performances o f fire
a l a r m indicators, o r t h e ship's report o n t h e i r check b y
means o f special arrangements.
2.4.7.11.5 W a r n i n g a l a r m o f e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m
release.
I n t e r l o c k i n g a n d w a r n i n g signal, as w e l l as v i s u a l
and audible alarm w i t h t h e w a r n i n g marks "Gas! G o
a w a y ! " shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.7.11.6 S i g n a l l i n g i n e n g i n e e r s ' a c c o m m o d a t i o n
spaces.
The sound signalling system f o r t h e call o f t h e
engineer shall be checked.
2.4.7.11.7 I n d i c a t i o n o f c l o s u r e o f w a t e r t i g h t a n d f i r e
doors.
Signalling o f door c o n d i t i o n shall b e tested at t h e
door c o n t r o l stations.
2.4.7.11.8 P e r s o n n e l a l a r m .
Schedule o f m o n i t o r i n g o f t h e m a c h i n e r y space
personnel c o n d i t i o n shall b e checked, w h i c h shall n o t
exceed 3 0 minutes, and transmittance o f t h e sound a l a r m
signal t o t h e navigating bridge a n d engineers' service
spaces s h a l l b e checked, i f t h e s i g n a l i s n o t a c k n o w
ledged w i t h i n 3 minutes.
2.4.7.11.9 R e l e a s e i n d i c a t i o n o f f i x e d l o c a l a p p l i c a
tion fire-fighting system.
V i s u a l a n d audible a l a r m o f release o f t h e s y s t e m
b o t h i n t h e protected space a n d at t h e p e r m a n e n t l y
attended c o n t r o l stations shall b e c h e c k e d . W h e r e several
systems are installed, the indication system shall clearly
indicate the particular system activated.
2.4.8 A u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t .
2.4.8.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.8.1.1 A n n u a l a n d s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f t h e a u t o m a
t i o n equipment are performed together w i t h the survey o f
automated machinery, devices a n d systems.
2.4.8.1.2 T h e l i s t o f a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t , i t s
design, a r r a n g e m e n t , i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d t e c h n i c a l specifica
tions shall be checked t o meet the requirements o f the
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships.
2.4.8.1.3 R e p l a c e m e n t o f s e p a r a t e t y p e s o f a u t o m a
tion equipment b y the equipment o f different type, a n d
additional installation o f n e w automation equipment
shall b e c o n f i r m e d b y t h e appropriate R e g i s t e r docu
ments stipulated b y the Rules f o r the Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
2.4.8.1.4 T h e s u r v e y o f p n e u m a t i c , h y d r a u l i c a n d
electric appliances b e i n g part o f a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t
shall b e p e r f o r m e d i n accordance w i t h 2.4.5 t o 2.4.7.
2.4.8.1.5 W h e n defects a r e f o u n d i n t h e a u t o m a t i o n
equipment preventing the n o r m a l a n d safety operation o f the
m a c h i n e r y installation, t h e Register m a y decide t o prohibit
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2.4.8.4.3 T h e b o i l e r p l a n t s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d
operationally tested w i t h t h e check o f :
protection o f the boiler at flame failure;
protection o n extremely l o w water level i n the boiler
drum;
protection o n a i r pressure drop at furnace inlet;
remote s w i t c h i n g - o f f o f the furnace inlet.
2.4.8.4.4 P r i m e m o v e r s f o r t h e g e n e r a t o r d r i v e s h a l l
be e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested w i t h t h e check o f :
r e m o t e start a n d stop;
a u t o m a t i c start o f t h e standby e n g i n e a t o v e r l o a d o f
the r u n n i n g one;
a u t o m a t i c d i s t r i b u t i o n o f l o a d a t t h e p a r a l l e l opera
tion o fthe units ( i f provided);
operational integrity o fautomatic protection;
maintenance o f spinning reserve ( i f provided).
2.4.8.4.5 T h e a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t o f c o m p r e s s o r s
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested w i t h t h e
check of:
protection o n o i l pressure;
protection o n air temperature at outlet o f compressor;
air pressure w h e n t h e compressor i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y
started a n d stopped.
2.4.8.4.6 A u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t o f f u e l a n d o i l
separators shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested
w i t h t h e check o f protection a n d alarm provided
proceeding f r o m t h e separator t y p e . T h e a l a r m i n t h e
bilge tanks o f separator units shall b e also checked.
2.4.8.5 G e n e r a l s h i p a u t o m a t i o n s y s t e m s .
General ship a u t o m a t i o n systems shall be e x a m i n e d
and operationally tested w i t h t h e check o f :
r e m o t e a n d a u t o m a t i c start o f b i l g e p u m p s w i t h
alarm o f running o f pumps and position o f valves;
remote closing a n d opening o f valves;
automatic control o f valves;
correctness o f a l a r m i n t h e m i m i c diagrams;
alarm o f open o r closed condition o f the fittings.
2.4.8.6 R e g u l a t i o n , m o n i t o r i n g , p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m
systems.
Regulation, m o n i t o r i n g , protection a n d a l a r m systems
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested together w i t h the
a u t o m a t i o n systems indicated i n t h e present Chapter.
2.4.8.7 A u t o m a t i o n d e v i c e s .
2.4.8.8 A u t o m a t i o n d e v i c e s ( r e g u l a t o r s , s e n s o r s ,
signalling devices) shall b e e x a m i n e d ( w h e r e accessible)
a n d operationally tested together w i t h t h e machinery,
devices a n d systems indicated i n t h e present Section.
2.5 S U R V E Y O F T H E O U T S I D E O F T H E S H I P ' S
BOTTOM
2.5.1 G e n e r a l .
2.5.1.1 S u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s b o t t o m i s
carried o u t i n order t o periodically check the technical
condition o f t h e underwater hull bottom, openings,
b o t t o m a n d side v a l v e s , e x t e r n a l u n d e r w a t e r parts o f
r u d d e r a n d steering gear, p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t a n d naviga
tional equipment.
2.5.1.2 T h e r e s h a l l b e a m i n i m u m o f t w o s u r v e y s o f
the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m a n d related i t e m s d u r i n g
each five-year special s u r v e y p e r i o d (refer t o t h e N o t e ) .
O n e such examination shall be carried o u t i n
conjunction w i t h t h e special survey, w h i c h m a y begin
n o t earlier t h a n 15 m o n t h s p r i o r t o t h e d u e date o f t h e
special survey (refer t o 2.4.1.4.2 a n d 2.4.1.4.3). I n a l l
cases t h e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n these t w o s u r v e y s s h a l l n o t
exceed 3 6 months.
N o t e . " R e l a t e d i t e m s o f t h e ship's b o t t o m " m e a n such i t e m s ,
w h i c h m a y n o r m a l l y b e e x a m i n e d w i t h t h e ship i n d r y d o c k , o r o n a
slipway. F o r o i l tankers, c h e m i c a l tankers a n d gas carriers this m e a n s
that the ship shall b e specially prepared, f o r e x a m p l e , b y cleaning a n d
d e g a s s i n g . I n t h i s case, e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e i t e m s , such as t h e i n t e r n a l
e x a m i n a t i o n o f cargo tanks, m a y b e carried o u t concurrently.
E x t e n s i o n o f s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m o f 3 m o n t h s b e y o n d t h e d u e date m a y b e granted
i n exceptional circumstances (documented evidence o f
unavailability o f dry-docking facilities; unavailability o f
repair facilities; u n a v a i l a b i l i t y o f essential materials,
e q u i p m e n t o r spare parts; o r delays i n c u r r e d b y a c t i o n
t a k e n t o a v o i d severe w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s ) . I n t h i s case, i t
shall be noted that the requirements o f t h e S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
do n o t permit extension o f surveys o f the outside o f the
ship's b o t t o m , i f the i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n such t w o s u r v e y s
exceeds 3 6 m o n t h s , therefore three m o n t h extension
b e y o n d the d u e i n t e r v a l m a y b e applied o n l y t o t h e ships
not covered b ythe S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 requirements.
F o r ships o f 100 gross tonnage and above the decision
o n e x t e n s i o n o f s u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m
m a y o n l y b e taken b y R H O based o n t h e shipowner's
w r i t t e n request a n d o p i n i o n o f t h e R S B r a n c h Office
w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e s u r v e y . U p o n t h e s u r v e y results t h e
entry o n w h e n and under w h a t decision (with a n indication
o f t h e n u m b e r o f t h e R H O letter) t h e ship's s u r v e y w a s
extended shall b e made i n Section " M e m o r a n d a f o r
S h i p o w n e r s a n d Surveyors" o f the L i s t o f Survey's Status
o f the ship o f 100 gross tonnage a n d above.
2.5.1.3 G e n e r a l l y , s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s
b o t t o m and related items shall be carried out i n dry dock.
U p o n agreement w i t h t h e Register, in-water survey
m a y be performed according t o 2.5.3 i n the following
cases:
.1 i n l i e u o f a d o c k i n g s u r v e y c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o
intermediate surveys i n period 3 6 months, provided the
f o l l o w i n g conditions are met:
age o f ships s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 15 y e a r s ;
propeller shaft a n d sterntube a r r a n g e m e n t design
shall p e r m i t o p e r a t i o n o f the shaft w i t h o u t its e x t r a c t i o n
during 5 years;
i n absence o f data o n l i k e l y damages o f the outside
o f t h e ship's b o t t o m since t h e last d o c k i n g survey, subject
to mandatory elimination o n l y i n the dock;
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.2 f o r f l o a t i n g d o c k s a n d m o b i l e o f f s h o r e d r i l l i n g
units, a n d other s i m i l a r floating facilities subject t o
technical supervision o f the Register, i n lieu o f a d o c k i n g
s u r v e y ( i n cases specified i n t h e G u i d e l i n e s o n T e c h n i c a l
Supervision o f Mobile Offshore Drilling Units i n
Service);
.3 f o r r e i n f o r c e d c o n c r e t e a n d b e r t h - c o n n e c t e d s h i p s ,
i n lieu o f a docking survey w i t h conditions referred t o
i n 2.5.1.3.2 being met;
.4 i n l i e u o f a d o c k i n g s u r v e y i n m a k i n g d e c i s i o n s o n
extension o f special surveys;
.5 f o r p a s s e n g e r , w o o d e n a n d c o m p o s i t e s h i p s , i n
lieu o fa docking survey combined w i t h annual surveys,
subject t o special agreement w i t h t h e Register a n d w i t h
conditions referred t o i n 2.5.1.3.1 being met, as w e l l as
o n c o n d i t i o n that c o a t i n g o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m i s practically t o t a l l y i n place;
.6 i n l i e u o f o c c a s i o n a l d o c k i n g s u r v e y s , s u b j e c t t o
special agreement w i t h t h e Register, i n connection w i t h
d a m a g e s o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m ( i n case o f
g r o u n d i n g , etc.).
F o r ships o f 15 years o f age a n d over, performance
o f in-water survey instead o f survey o f the outside o f the
ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e subject t o t h e special
c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
F o r E S P ships exceeding 15 years o f a g e i n
accordance w i t h Sections 2 t o 6 o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l
Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l
M a t e r i a l " , s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's b o t t o m s h a l l
be p e r f o r m e d i n d r y dock.
F o r ships o f 1 0 0 gross tonnage a n d above t h e
decision o n performance o f in-water survey using t h e
underwater television instead o f survey o f o f the outside
o f the ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k (at s u r v e y s correspond
ing t o intermediate a n d annual surveys) m a y only be
t a k e n b y R H O based o n t h e shipowner's w r i t t e n request
and o p i n i o n o f the R S Branch Office f o r in-service
s u p e r v i s i o n . U p o n t h e survey results t h e entry o n w h e n
and under what decision (with a n indication o f t h e
n u m b e r o f the R H O letter) t h e in-water survey using t h e
underwater television w a s performed instead o f survey o f
the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e m a d e
in Section "Memoranda for Shipowners and Surveyors"
o f t h e List o f Survey's Status o f t h e ship o f 1 0 0 gross
tonnage a n d above.
2.5.1.4 F o r s h i p s d e s i g n e d f o r n a v i g a t i o n i n f r e s h
waters, as w e l l as f o r h a r b o u r non-self-propelled ships
(steel berth-connected ships, i n c l u d i n g steel floating
docks, concrete ships a n d f l o a t i n g structures), intervals
b e t w e e n d o c k s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m a n d related items shall be established proceeding
f r o m t h e results o f the in-water survey, b u t n o t later t h a n
15 y e a r s after c o n s t r u c t i o n , a n d s u b s e q u e n t l y each
10 years.
2.5.2.3 S e a c h e s t s a n d t h e i r g r a t i n g s , s e a c o n n e c t i o n s
a n d o v e r b o a r d discharge v a l v e s , b o t t o m a n d side v a l v e s ,
sea chest p i p e l i n e s w i t h filters, c o c k s a n d t h e i r fastenings
to t h e h u l l o r sea chests shall b e e x a m i n e d . V a l v e s a n d
cocks need n o t be opened unless considered necessary b y
the surveyor.
2.5.2.4 V i s i b l e p a r t s o f r u d d e r , r u d d e r p i n t l e s a n d
gudgeons, rudder shafts a n d c o u p l i n g s a n d stern frames
shall b e e x a m i n e d . I f considered necessary b y t h e
surveyor, t h e rudder shall b e lifted o r t h e inspection
plates r e m o v e d f o r t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f pintles.
2.5.1.5 P a s s e n g e r , w o o d e n , c o m p o s i t e s h i p s a n d
ships systematically n a v i g a t i n g i n ice, as w e l l as ships
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2.5.3.5 T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e s a t i s f i e d w i t h t h e
m e t h o d o f pictorial representation, a n d a good t w o - w a y
communication between the surveyor a n dthe diver shall
be p r o v i d e d .
2.5.3.6 I f t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y r e v e a l s d a m a g e o r
deterioration that requires early attention, t h e surveyor
m a y require that t h e ship be d r y docked i n order that a
detailed survey c a n b e undertaken a n d t h e necessary
repairs carried out.
2.5.4 P l a n n i n g o f s u r v e y s o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e
ship's bottom.
2.5.4.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e a p p l i e d t o t h e s h i p s ,
w h i c h are n o t subject t o enhanced s u r v e y i n compliance
w i t h Part I I I "Additional Surveys o fShips Depending o n
Their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
2.5.4.2 P r o p e r p r e p a r a t i o n a n d c l o s e c o - o p e r a t i o n
between t h e shipowner, attending surveyor t o t h e
R e g i s t e r a n d o t h e r interested parties (e.g., a representa
tive o f the firm engaged i n thickness measurements)
prior t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f a d r ydocking survey are
a n e s s e n t i a l p a r t i n t h e e f f i c i e n t a n d safe c o n d u c t o f t h e
survey i n compliance w i t h the current Rules.
2.5.4.3 S u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g s h a l l b e h e l d i n
advance t o co-ordinate the w o r k t o be carried o u t during
the survey, w h i c h shall include, as a m i n i m u m , a r e v i e w
of the following information:
.1 s u r v e y s t a t u s a n d b a s i c s h i p i n f o r m a t i o n ;
.2 s u r v e y r e p o r t f i l e s o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s
bottom;
.3 d e t a i l s o f a n y r e q u i r e m e n t s o r k n o w n d a m a g e s
(due t o g r o u n d i n g , cargo operations, etc.) that affect o r
2.5.3.2 I n - w a t e r s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n m a y a f f e c t d r y d o c k i n g s u r v e y ;
sheltered w a t e r a n d preferably w i t h w e a k tidal streams
.4 d e t a i l s o f k n o w n s t r u c t u r a l d a m a g e s o f t h e s h i p ;
and c u r r e n t s . I n - w a t e r visibility a n d cleanliness o f t h e
.5 r e p o r t s o f k n o w n s t r u c t u r a l r e p a i r s c a r r i e d o u t
ship's h u l l b e l o w waterline shall b e sufficient t o p e r f o r m
during d r y docking survey; and
meaningful examination allowing the surveyor a n d diver
.6 d e t a i l s o f a n y a d d i t i o n a l i t e m s t o b e s u r v e y e d ,
to determine c o n d i t i o n o f t h e shell plating, appendages,
thickness measurements t o b e taken a n d k n o w n main
welds.Methods o f the diver localization during survey
tenance w o r k s t o b e carried o u t d u r i n g d r y d o c k i n g survey.
w i t h application, w h e r e necessary, permanent m a r k i n g s
2.5.4.4 T h e r e s u l t s o f t h e m e e t i n g s h a l l b e
o n the shell p l a t i n g at selected points shall b e agreed w i t h
documented i n t h e appropriate report.
the Register.
Further i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e procedure o f in-water
survey is g i v e n i n Section 9, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines a n d i n
A n n e x 1 t o the Guidelines.
2.5.3.3 T h e e q u i p m e n t , p r o c e d u r e f o r o b s e r v i n g a n d
reporting t h e survey shall be discussed w i t h t h e parties
i n v o l v e d prior t o t h e in-water survey, a n d suitable t i m e
s h a l l b e a l l o w e d t o p e r m i t t h e d i v i n g c o m p a n y t o test a l l
equipment beforehand.
2.5.3.4 T h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t b y
the surveyor t o t h e Register w i t h participation o f the
qualified divers using technical facilities t h e r e o f . T h e
d i v e r shall b e e m p l o y e d b y a f i r m recognized as a service
supplier according t o the requirements o f Section 7 o f
Part I "General Provisions".
2.6 C O N T I N U O U S S U R V E Y
SYSTEM
2.6.1 A t t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s r e q u e s t t h e R e g i s t e r
establishes t h e C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y S y s t e m o f t h e Ships
( C S S ) : h u l l , arrangements, m a c h i n e r y , electrical equip
ment, refrigerating plant.
2.6.2 C S S d o e s n o t a p p l y t o t h e h u l l o f s h i p s , w h i c h
are c o v e r e d b y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n s 2 t o 7 o f
Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
2.6.3 S h i p s , t o w h i c h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 7
o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships Depending o n
their Purpose a n d H u l l M a t e r i a l " apply, shall be
e x e m p t e d f r o m C S S o f the h u l l n o t later t h a n b y t h e d u e
date o f t h e subsequent intermediate o r special survey,
w h i c h e v e r i s earlier after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 . I n t h i s case:
all items o f technical supervision credited f o r
c o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s p r i o r t o t h e date
o f t h e ship's e x e m p t i o n f r o m C S S , m a y b e accepted
w i t h o u t further survey at t h e discretion o f the surveyor t o
the Register as i f t h e y w e r e s u r v e y e d d u r i n g this
intermediate o r special survey;
all other items o f technical supervision shall be
s u r v e y e d b y t h e d u e date o f t h e intermediate o r special
survey at changeover t o t h e standard classification h u l l
survey i n compliance w i t h t h e scope o f this (intermediate
or special) survey specified b y t h e present Rules.
2.6.4 C o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y c o n s i s t s o f t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f
survey scope corresponding t o t h e scope o f special survey
for class r e n e w a l b e t w e e n separate surveys, a n d t h e w h o l e
cycle o f survey shall be conducted w i t h i n t h e period, f o r
w h i c h t h e class i s assigned o r r e n e w e d .
2.6.5 A p p l i c a t i o n o f C S S t o t h e s h i p ( h u l l , a r r a n g e
ments, m a c h i n e r y , electric e q u i p m e n t a n d refrigerating
plant) is certified b y a n appropriate entry i n t h e
Classification Certificate a n d t h e Continuous Survey
L i s t attached thereto, c o n t a i n i n g t h e list o f i t e m s o f
technical supervision, brief description o f survey a n d
s u b m i s s i o n dates planned.
2.6.6 S u r v e y s , w h i c h a r e p e r m i t t e d t o b e c a r r i e d o u t b y
t h e ship's c h i e f e n g i n e e r , a r e c r e d i t e d after t h e c o n f i r m i n g
s u r v e y p e r f o r m e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register.
I f during survey o f a n item, the surveyor finds o u t
wear, damages o r failures affecting t h e i t e m fitness f o r
service o r h e h a s some doubt i n proper technical
condition o f t h e item, h e m a y require repeated o r
additional survey, as w e l l e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e revealed
defect i m m e d i a t e l y o r at a stated t i m e .
2.6.7 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f s u r v e y s
i n d u e dates shall apply t o C S S i n full:
for a n n u a l surveys, i n accordance w i t h t h e require
ments o f 2.2.1;
for special surveys, i n accordance w i t h t h e require
ments o f 2.4.1.
Items o f technical supervision subject t o c o n t i n u o u s
survey, w h i c h dates are d u e o r o v e r d u e b y t h e t i m e o f
annual survey, shall b e surveyed during this annual
survey.Otherwise, the Classification Certificate shall n o t
be endorsed, a n d t h e ship's class s h a l l b e suspended, i n
case t h e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n w i t h i n C S S w e r e
not s u r v e y e d at t h e specified d u e date, o r s u r v e y o f these
items w a s extended.
2.6.8 A s t o i m p l e m e n t a t i o n a n d a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e C S S ,
one shall be followed b y t h e Instructions f o r
C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y o f Ships (refer t o A n n e x 2 t o t h e
Guidelines).
2.6.9 A p p l i c a t i o n o f C S S o f t h e h u l l .
A t t h e shipowner's request, t h e ships' h u l l s m a y b e
submitted f o r special survey, except f o r o i l tankers,
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2.7 P L A N N E D M A I N T E N A N C E
FOR MACHINERY
SCHEME
2.7.1 G e n e r a l .
2.7.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
2.7.1.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a n a p p r o v e d
P l a n n e d M a i n t e n a n c e Scheme f o r M a c h i n e r y ( P M S ) as
an alternative t o C S S .
2.7.1.1.2 I t c o n s i d e r s s u r v e y s t o b e c a r r i e d o u t o n t h e
basis o f intervals b e t w e e n overhauls (maintenance
operations) r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e manufacturers, docu
m e n t e d operator's experience a n d a c o n d i t i o n m o n i t o r i n g
system, w h e r e fitted.
2.7.1.1.3 T h i s S c h e m e i s l i m i t e d t o c o m p o n e n t s a n d
systems covered b y C S S .
2.7.1.1.4 A n y i t e m s n o t c o v e r e d b y P M S s h a l l b e
surveyed a n d credited i n t h e usual w a y ( i n accordance
w i t h the Register rules).
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2.7.1.2 M a i n t e n a n c e i n t e r v a l s .
2.7.1.2.1 T h e i n t e r v a l s f o r P M S s h a l l n o t e x c e e d
those specified f o r C S S .
2.7.1.2.2 H o w e v e r , i f a n a p p r o v e d c o n d i t i o n m o n
itoring system (refer t o A n n e x 3 t o t h e Guidelines) i s
applied, t h e machinery survey intervals based o n
the P M S cycle m a y b e extended.
2.7.1.3 O n b o a r d r e s p o n s i b i l i t y .
2.7.1.3.1 T h e c h i e f e n g i n e e r s h a l l b e t h e r e s p o n s i b l e
person o n board i n charge o fP M S .
2.7.1.3.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n o v e r h a u l s ( m a i n t e n a n c e
operations) o f items covered b y P M S shall be reported a n d
signed b y t h e c h i e f engineer a n d submitted t o t h e Register.
2.7.1.3.3 A c c e s s t o c o m p u t e r i z e d s y s t e m s f o r
updating o f the maintenance documentation a n d main
tenance p r o g r a m m e shall o n l y be permitted b yt h e c h i e f
engineer o r other authorized person.
2.7.2 P r o c e d u r e s a n d c o n d i t i o n s f o r P M S
approval.
2.7.2.1 S y s t e m r e q u i r e m e n t s .
2.7.2.1.1 P M S s h a l l b e p r o g r a m m e d a n d m a i n t a i n e d
b y a computerized s y s t e m . H o w e v e r , this m a y n o t be
applied t o t h e current already approved schemes.
2.7.2.1.2 P M S s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
a procedure established b y t h e Register.
2.7.2.1.3 C o m p u t e r i z e d s y s t e m s s h a l l i n c l u d e b a c k - u p
disks/tapes, C D s , w h i c h shall b e updated at regular
intervals.
2.7.2.1.4 C o m p u t e r i z e d s y s t e m s s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register.
2.7.2.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d i n f o r m a t i o n .
2.7.2.2.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e
submitted forP M S review and approval:
.1 o r g a n i z a t i o n chart i d e n t i f y i n g areas o f responsi
bility;
.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n f i l l i n g p r o c e d u r e s ( i n s t r u c t i o n s ) ;
.3 l i s t i n g o f e q u i p m e n t t o b e c o n s i d e r e d b y t h e
Register i n P M S ;
.4 m a c h i n e r y i d e n t i f i c a t i o n p r o c e d u r e ;
.5 p r e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e s h e e t s f o r e a c h m a c h i n e
to be considered;
.6 l i s t i n g a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s o f c o n d i t i o n m o n i t o r i n g
equipment;
.7 b a s e l i n e d a t a f o r e q u i p m e n t w i t h c o n d i t i o n
monitoring;
.8 l i s t i n g a n d s c h e d u l e o f p r e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e
procedures.
2.7.2.2.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e a b o v e d o c u m e n t a t i o n , t h e
following i n f o r m a t i o n shall be available o n board:
.1 a l l clauses i n 2.7.2.2.1 i n a n up-to-date fashion;
.2 m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s a n d
shipyard's);
.3 c o n d i t i o n m o n i t o r i n g d a t a i n c l u d i n g a l l d a t a s i n c e
last o p e n i n g o f t h e m a c h i n e , a n d t h e o r i g i n a l b a s e l i n e data;
.4 r e f e r e n c e d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( t r e n d i n v e s t i g a t i o n
procedures, etc.);
in Service
.5 r e c o r d s o f t h e m a i n t e n a n c e i n c l u d i n g r e p a i r s a n d
renewals carried out.
2.7.2.3 A p p r o v a l v a l i d i t y .
2.7.2.3.1 W h e n P M S i s a p p r o v e d , a C e r t i f i c a t e o f
A p p r o v a l f o r P l a n n e d M a i n t e n a n c e Scheme i s issued.
H o w e v e r , other e q u i v a l e n t certificate o r class n o t a t i o n
m a y b e i s s u e d t o t h e ship ( P M S ) . I n a n y case, t h e
certification shall be kept o n board.
2.7.2.3.2 A n i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out t o c o n f i r m t h e v a l i d i t y o f t h e certificate/class
notation.
2.7.2.3.3 A n a n n u a l r e p o r t c o v e r i n g t h e y e a r ' s
service, i n c l u d i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n shall be
submitted t o the Register:
.1 specified i n 2.7.2.2.1.3 t o 2.7.2.2.1.5 a n d 2.7.2.2.1.7,
as w e l l a s c h a n g e s t o o t h e r c l a u s e s i n 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 1 ;
.2 s p e c i f i e d i n 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 ;
.3 f u l l t r e n d a n a l y s i s ( i n c l u d i n g s p e c t r u m a n a l y s i s f o r
vibrations) o f machinery displaying operating parameters
exceeding acceptable tolerances.
2.7.2.3.4 A n a n n u a l a u d i t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o
m a i n t a i n t h e v a l i d i t y o f P M S (refer t o 2.7.3.2).
2.7.2.3.5 T h e s u r v e y a r r a n g e m e n t f o r m a c h i n e r y
under P M S m a y b e cancelled b yt h e Register, i f :
.1 P M S i s n o t b e i n g satisfactorily carried o u t ;
.2 f r o m t h e m a i n t e n a n c e r e c o r d s o r t h e g e n e r a l c o n d i t i o n
o f the m a c h i n e r y t h e non-conformities are revealed;
.3 w h e n t h e a g r e e d i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n o v e r h a u l s a r e
exceeded.
2.7.2.3.6 T h e c a s e o f s a l e o r c h a n g e o f m a n a g e m e n t
o f t h e ship shall cause P M Sapproval t o be
reconsidered.
2.7.2.3.7 T h e s h i p o w n e r m a y , a t a n y t i m e , c a n c e l t h e
survey arrangement f o r machinery under P M S b y
i n f o r m i n g t h e R e g i s t e r i n w r i t i n g a n d f o r t h i s case t h e
items, w h i c h h a v e been inspected under P M S since t h e
last a n n u a l survey, m a y b e credited f o r class at t h e
discretion o fthe attending surveyor.
2.7.3 S u r v e y s .
2.7.3.1 I m p l e m e n t a t i o n s u r v e y .
2.7.3.1.1 T h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out b y the surveyor to the Register w i t h i n o n eyear from
the date o f approval.
2.7.3.1.2 D u r i n g t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s u r v e y t h e
f o l l o w i n g shall b e verified b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o ensure:
.1 P M S i s i m p l e m e n t e d according t o t h e a p p r o v e d
documentation a n d is adapted t o the type a n d c o m p l e x i t y
o f the components/system o n board;
.2 P M S i s p r o d u c i n g t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n r e q u i r e d f o r
the annual audit a n d t h e requirements o f surveys a n d
testing f o r class r e t e n t i o n are c o m p l i e d w i t h ;
.3 t h e o n b o a r d p e r s o n n e l i s f a m i l i a r w i t h P M S .
2.7.3.1.3 W h e n t h i s s u r v e y i s c a r r i e d o u t a n d t h e
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n i s f o u n d i n order, a report describing t h e
P M S system shall b e submitted t o t h e Register, a n d t h e
system m a y b e p u t into service.
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2.7.3.2 A n n u a l a u d i t .
2.7.3.2.1 A n a n n u a l a u d i t o f P M S s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out b y t h e surveyor t o t h e Register a n d preferably
concurrently with the annual survey o f machinery.
2.7.3.2.2 T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l r e v i e w t h e a n n u a l r e p o r t
or verify that i t has been r e v i e w e d b y the Register, i f this
has t a k e n place.
2.7.3.2.3 T h e p u r p o s e o f t h i s s u r v e y s h a l l b e t o v e r i f y
that P M S is being correctly operated a n d that the m a c h i n e r y
has b e e n f u n c t i o n i n g satisfactorily since t h e p r e v i o u s
s u r v e y . A general examination o f the items o f technical
supervision covered b y P M S shall b e carried out.
2.7.3.2.4 T h e p e r f o r m a n c e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e r e c o r d s
shall be examined t o verify that t h e m a c h i n e r y has been
f u n c t i o n i n g satisfactorily since t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y o r
actions have been taken i n response t o m a c h i n e r y
operating parameters exceeding acceptable tolerances
and the overhaul intervals (maintenance operations) have
been maintained.
2.7.3.2.5 W r i t t e n d e t a i l s o f b r e a k - d o w n o r m a l f u n c
tion shall b e made available.
2.7.3.2.6 D e s c r i p t i o n s o f r e p a i r s c a r r i e d o u t s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d . A n y m a c h i n e r y part, w h i c h h a s b e e n replaced
b y a spare o n e , d u e t o damage, shall b e retained o n
board, w h e r e possible, until e x a m i n e d b y the surveyor t o
the Register.
2.7.2.3.7 A t t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y o r , f u n c t i o n
tests, c o n f i r m a t o r y s u r v e y s a n d r a n d o m c h e c k r e a d i n g s ,
w h e r e condition m o n i t o r i n g equipment is i n use, shall be
carried o u t , as far as practicable a n d reasonable.
2.7.3.2.8 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e a n n u a l
audit a n d t h e above requirements, t h e Register shall
retain P M S .
2.7.4 D a m a g e a n d r e p a i r s .
2.7.4.1 T h e d a m a g e o f e s s e n t i a l c o m p o n e n t s / m a
chinery shall b e reported t o t h e R e g i s t e r . T h e repairs o f
such damaged components/machinery shall b e carried
out under the Register technical supervision.
2.7.4.2 A n y r e p a i r o r c o r r e c t i v e a c t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e
machinery under P M S shall be recorded i n t h e
P M S logbook a n d repair shall be verified b y t h e
surveyor t o t h e Register at t h e a n n u a l audits.
2.7.4.3 I n t h e c a s e o f o v e r d u e o u t s t a n d i n g r e c o m
mendations o r a record o f unrepaired damage, w h i c h
w o u l d affect P M S , t h e relevant i t e m s shall be k e p t o u t o f
P M S until the recommendation is fulfilled o r the repair is
carried out.
2.8 S C H E M E O F H A R M O N I Z E D S H I P S U R V E Y
SYSTEM
2.8.1 S c h e m e o f H a r m o n i z e d S h i p S u r v e y S y s t e m i s
given i n Fig. 2.8.1.
1
3 OCCASIONAL
SURVEYS
3.1 S U R V E Y S F O R S U S P E N S I O N , R E I N S T A T E M E N T
O R W I T H D R A W A L O FS H I P ' S C L A S S
See circular
3.1.1 G e n e r a l .
3.1.1.1 T h i s C h a p t e r o f t h e R u l e s d e t e r m i n e s t h e
scope o f s u r v e y s f o r ships, w h i c h class h a s b e e n expired,
suspended o r w i t h d r a w n .
3.1.1.2 R e g a r d i n g p r o c e d u r e o f c l a s s s u s p e n
sion/withdrawal, notification o f shipowners and Mari
t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s o f F l a g States, as w e l l as submis
s i o n o f report t o t h e I A C S P e r m a n e n t Secretariat, refer t o
Section 4, Part I I "Carrying o u tClassification Survey o f
Ships" o f t h e Guidelines.
3.1.2 R e n e w a l o f c l a s s .
3.1.2.1 S h i p s w i t h e x p i r e d c l a s s s h a l l u n d e r g o
special s u r v e y f o r class r e n e w a l .
3.1.2.2 T h e s c o p e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r r e n e w a l o f
class i s d e f i n e d i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 2.4, depending o n t h e age o f t h e ship o r t i m e elapsed
after t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y t a k i n g i n t o account repairs a n d
r e p l a c e m e n t s o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y , a r r a n g e m e n t s a n d equip
m e n t c o m p l e t e d a f t e r t h e latest s p e c i a l s u r v e y .
3.1.2.3 W h i l s t d e f i n i n g s c o p e o f t h e s h i p ' s h u l l
s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r r e n e w a l o f class, h u l l r e n o v a t i o n s h a l l
be also considered, i f any.
3.1.3 R e i n s t a t e m e n t o f c l a s s .
3.1.3.1 S h i p s w i t h s u s p e n d e d c l a s s s h a l l u n d e r g o
occasional s u r v e y f o r class reinstatement.
3.1.3.2 W h e n t h e c l a s s o f a s h i p i s s u s p e n d e d
because o f failure t o submit t h e ship f o r t h e appointed
annual/intermediate survey i n d u e time, then t h e
occasional s u r v e y f o r r e i n s t a t e m e n t o f t h e ship's class
shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope o f t h e prescribed an
nual/intermediate s u r v e y a t t h e first port o f c a l l . W h e n
the class o f a ship i s suspended f o r other reasons g i v e n
i n 2.1.6, Part I "Classification" o f the Rules f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, the
scope o f o c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y f o r class reinstatement s h a l l
be sufficient t o m a k e sure that t h e reasons, w h i c h caused
the class suspension, are e l i m i n a t e d .
3.1.3.3 W h e n , f o r r e a s o n s b e y o n d t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s o r
classification society control, related t o t h e so-called
"special circumstances" (ship's damage; u n f o r e s e e n fail
ure o f the surveyor t o the Register t o arrive o n board the
ship because o f restrictions i m p o s e d b y t h e M a r i t i m e
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o n t h e r i g h t o f access t o t h e ship o r o n
free m o v e m e n t i n t h e area o f t h e ship's m o o r a g e ;
unexpected delays o f t h e ship at t h e port o rt h e
impossibility t o load t h e cargo because o f exceptionally
long-drawn period o f unfavorable weather conditions;
acts o f G o d ; strikes; h o s t i l i t i e s a n d o t h e r force m a j e u r e )
the ship i s i n a port w h e r e t h e expired surveys cannot b e
completed, t h e Register m a y a l l o w t h e ship t o m a k e a
voyage t o t h e agreed port o f call, w h e r e t h e survey w i l l
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be c o m p l e t e d , w i t h r e t a i n m e n t o f class ( i n ballast, w h e r e
necessary), provided, that:
overdue surveys shall b e carried o u t at t h e agreed
port o f call i n t h e scope prescribed f o r this survey;
the ship i s i n fit technical c o n d i t i o n f o r a v o y a g e t o
the port where the survey shall be completed.
3.1.3.4 W h e n t h e c l a s s o f t h e s h i p h a s b e e n a l r e a d y
suspended i n such circumstances, t h e class m a y b e
reinstated u p o n t h e positive results o f the above survey.
3.1.4 R e a s s i g n m e n t o f c l a s s .
3.1.4.1 S h i p s w i t h w i t h d r a w n R S c l a s s , w h i c h m e a n s
discontinuation o f t h e Register technical supervision due
to t h e reasons specified i n 2.1.8, Part I "Classification" o f
the Rules t h e Classification a n d Construction o f SeaG o i n g S h i p s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t t o r e a s s i g n m e n t o f class.
reassignment o f R S class i s carried o u t u p o n t h e
shipowner's request.
3.1.4.2 G e n e r a l a g r e e m e n t o n r e a s s i g n m e n t o f c l a s s
is t a k e n b y t h e R H O w i t h d u e consideration, w h e r e
necessary, o f t h e o p i n i o n o f t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r i n service s u p e r v i s i o n . F o r s o l v i n g this matter, a p r e l i m i n ary e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e ship m a y b e required.
O n receiving t h e request a n d the necessary documenta
tion f r o m the shipowner, t h e R S Branch Office, u p o n the
R S authorization, shall perform preliminary examination o f
t h e s h i p , i f n e c e s s a r y , a n d i n case o f p o s i t i v e p r e l i m i n a r y
decision t h e initial s u r v e y i n t h e scope specified i n t h e
present Chapter a n d i n 4 . 8 , Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification S u r v e y o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
3.1.4.3 T h e s c o p e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y f o r class reassign
m e n t i s d e f i n e d i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case d e p e n d i n g o n t h e
ship's a g e , i t s t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , r e p a i r s a n d c o n v e r s i o n
c o m p l e t e d after t h e p r e v i o u s i n i t i a l s u r v e y . D e p e n d i n g o n
the technical condition decision i s made concerning
n e c e s s i t y a n d s c o p e o f t e s t i n g f o r defects a n d tests.
3.1.4.4 T h e s c o p e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y f o r class r e a s s i g n m e n t
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e scope, w h i c h c o r r e s p o n d s t o t h a t
t y p e o f s u r v e y ( a n n u a l , i n t e r m e d i a t e , special, o c c a s i o n a l ) ,
o m i s s i o n o f w h i c h i n d u e t i m e c a u s e d w i t h d r a w a l o f class.
S u c h initial surveys shall b e credited f r o m the date o r i g i n a l l y
due a n d t h e a n n u a l anniversary date o f t h e Classification
Certificate shall n o t b e changed i n this c a s e . T h e ship i s
c o n s i d e r e d disclassed f r o m t h e d a t e o f class w i t h d r a w a l u n t i l
t h e date o f class r e a s s i g n m e n t . S u b s e q u e n t s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
c a r r i e d o u t o n t h e dates o r i g i n a l l y d u e . W h e r e b e c a u s e o f
class w i t h d r a w a l t h e s c h e d u l e d n e x t i n t e r m e d i a t e / s p e c i a l
s u r v e y i s overdue, t h e ship shall b e submitted again t o t h e
initial s u r v e y w i t h i n t h e scope o f that overdue survey.
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3.1.5 D u r i n g r e n e w a l o r r e a s s i g n m e n t o f class t o t h e
ships o f r e s t r i c t e d areas o f n a v i g a t i o n R 1 , R 2 , R 2 - R S N , R 2 R S N ( 4 , 5 ) a n d R 3 - R S N b u i l t t o t h e class o f t h e R u s s i a n
R i v e r Register, p r o v i s i o n s o f 2.4.2.9.8 shall be considered.
3.2 S U R V E Y S F O R T R A N S F E R O F S H I P ' S C L A S S
A N D A S S I G N M E N T O F R S C L A S S T OA S H I P I N S E R V I C E
3.2.1 G e n e r a l
3.2.1.1 T r a n s f e r o f c l a s s a n d a s s i g n m e n t o f R S c l a s s
to a ship i n service shall b e carried o u t u p o n t h e
shipowner's request.
3.2.1.2 A s s i g n m e n t o f R S c l a s s t o s h i p s o v e r
20 years o f age m a yb e o n l y carried o u t i n exceptional
cases subject t o t h e R H O special d e c i s i o n .
3.2.2 T r a n s f e r o f s h i p ' s c l a s s
3.2.2.1 W h e n t r a n s f e r r i n g s h i p s f r o m t h e c l a s s o f
A C S I A C S member, t h e requirements o f t h e present
Chapter a n d 5 . 1 ,Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification
Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines shall b e met.
3.2.2.2 O n r e c e i v i n g t h e r e q u e s t a n d t h e r e q u i r e d
d o c u m e n t a t i o n f r o m t h e shipowner, as w e l l as survey
status o f A C S , t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e assigned b y t h e
R H O shall carry o u t t h e initial survey i n t h e scope
specified i n 5 . 1 , Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t Classification
Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
3.2.2.3 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h permissible wear
rates o f t h e l o o s i n g s o c i e t y . I n j u s t i f i e d cases, v e r i f i c a t i o n
o f hull strength i n compliance w i t h t h e Register
requirements m a y b e requested b y t h e R S surveyor.
3.2.2.4 F o r c o n d i t i o n s o f c l a s s a s s i g n m e n t , p r o c e
dure o f correspondence exchange between t h e loosing
Society a n d gaining Society, i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m the I A C S
Permanent Secretariat a n d M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s o f
F l a g States a b o u t c h a n g e o f t h e class status, as w e l l as
f o r m s o f d o c u m e n t s u s e d a t transfer o f class, refer t o
Section 5, Part I I "Carrying o u tClassification Survey o f
Ships" o f the Guidelines.
3.2.3 A s s i g n m e n t o f R S c l a s s t o a s h i p i n s e r v i c e
3.2.3.1 W h e n a s s i g n i n g R S c l a s s t o a s h i p i n s e r v i c e
(ships h a v i n g n o class a n d ships h o l d i n g t h e class o f
A C S n o n - I A C S member) t h e requirements o f the
present Chapter a n d 5.2, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t Classifica
tion Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines shall b e met.
3.2.3.2 O n r e c e i v i n g t h e r e q u e s t a n d t h e n e c e s s a r y
documentation from t h e shipowner, t h e R S Branch
Office assigned b y t h e R H O shall carry o u t t h e initial
3.1.4.5 A t s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e a s s i g n m e n t , t h e
survey i n t h e scope specified i n t h e present Chapter
surveyor shall be provided w i t h t h e documentation
a
nd 5.2, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f
testifying fulfillment o f t h e requirements specified i n
S
hips" o f the Guidelines.
the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships, t h e ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f t h e
3.2.3.3 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
classification a n d other competent supervisory bodies,
shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h permissible wear
manufacturer's certificates f o r machinery, arrangements,
rates calculated i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
equipment, etc.subject t o the Register supervision.
the Rules f o r Construction.
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3.3 S U R V E Y S F O R S H I P S W I T H D O U B L E
O R D U A L C L A S S I NC A S E O F A S S I G N E M E N T ,
RETAINMENT AND WITHDRAWAL O F CLASS
3.3.1 S u r v e y s f o r s h i p s w i t h d u a l o r d o u b l e c l a s s i n
case o f a s s i g n m e n t , r e t a i n m e n t o r w i t h d r a w a l o f class
i n v o l v e consideration o f shipowners' requests about their
i n t e n t i o n t o o b t a i n o r t o loose t h e class o f t h e second
classification society, m u t u a l obligations o f t h e classifi
c a t i o n societies f o r r e t a i n m e n t o f t h e i r classes, e x c h a n g e
o f i n f o r m a t i o n o n c o n d i t i o n o f classes b e t w e e n t h e
societies a n d preparation o f t h e u n i f i e d f o r m s o f
documents t o b e issued a n d submission o f i n f o r m a t i o n
to t h e I A C S P e r m a n e n t Secretariat.
3.3.2 T y p e s o f s u r v e y s t o b e c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d i f f e r e n t
stages o f a s s i g n m e n t , r e t a i n m e n t o r w i t h d r a w a l o f class a r e
given i n Section 6, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification
Survey o f Ships" o f t h e Guidelines, a n d shall be completed
to t h e extent o f the requirements o f the relevant chapters i n
Section 2 o f the present Part o f the Rules.
3.4 S U R V E Y S F O R L A I D - U P
SHIPS
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3.4.1
General.
3.4.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n r e g u l a t e s t h e p r o c e d u r e
o f technical supervision o f laid-up s h i p s . T h e scope a n d
methods o f supervision are regulated b y t h e respective
sections o f t h e present R u l e s , international conventions
a n d t h e G u i d e l i n e s , p r o v i d e d o t h e r w i s e i s n o t stated.
in Service
3.4.1.2 T h e m a i n c o n d i t i o n o f c l a s s r e t a i n m e n t o f a
laid-up ship shall b e t h e maintenance o f the ship i n a f i t
technical condition a n d performance o f annual surveys
b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n o f class o f t h e laid-up
ship t a k i n g into account t h e requirements o f 3.4.2.3,
w h e r e t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s o v e r d u e , w h i l e t h e ship class
is n o t suspended.
3.4.1.3 T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s t a f f t h e s h i p ( g r o u p o f
ships) w i t h a m i n i m u m n u m b e r o f qualified c r e w o r
persons o n w a t c h i n order t o m a i n t a i n t h e ship (group o f
ships) i n fit condition, safety a n d t h e possibility t o s u b m i t
the ship t o t h e Register f o r periodical surveys.
3.4.1.4 T h e c r e w o r p e r s o n s o n w a t c h s h a l l b e
p r o v i d e d w i t h c o m m u n i c a t i o n established w i t h P o r t State
C o n t r o l , coastal fire-fighting a n d emergency s u r v i v a l
life-saving services.
3.4.1.5 I f t h e s h i p ( g r o u p o f s h i p s ) i s i n t h e r o a d s ,
electric p o w e r supply shall b e a d d i t i o n a l l y p r o v i d e d f o r
lighting, operation o f fire-fighting, drainage systems,
c o n t i n u o u s o p e r a t i o n o f fire-fighting start-up s i g n a l l i n g
system a n d emergency signalling system.
3.4.1.6 B y d e c i s i o n o f t h e s h i p o w n e r t h e s h i p c a n b e
laid u p either w i t h maintenance o f t h e items o f t h e
Register technical supervision i n operating condition
("hot" lay-up), o r w i t h their conservation ("cold" lay-up).
3.4.2 S u r v e y o f s h i p b e f o r e l a y i n g - u p .
3.4.2.1 U p o n t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s r e q u e s t f o r s u r v e y o f
s h i p b e f o r e l a y i n g - u p w i t h r e t a i n m e n t o f t h e R e g i s t e r class
survey shall be carried o u t a n d u p o n t h e satisfactory results
o f the survey the Classification Certificate shall be issued t o
c o n f i r m t h e r e t a i n m e n t o f class w h i l e l a y i n g t h e s h i p u p .
3.4.2.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p i n " h o t " l a y - u p t h e
surveyor t o the Register shall check the following items
o f technical supervision:
c o n d i t i o n o f l i f e - s a v i n g appliances a n d t h e i r readi
ness f o r i m m e d i a t e use;
anchor, m o o r i n g a n d t o w i n g arrangements;
i f letting g o t h e anchor is n o t required f o r t h e
ship i n " h o t " lay-up, readiness o f o n e anchor f o r
emergency letting go;
watertight closing o f a l l hatch covers, skylights a n d
engine-room trunk openings;
w a t e r t i g h t c l o s i n g o f a l l doors a n d side scuttles i n
spaces, w h i c h a r e n o t a t t e n d e d b y t h e c r e w ;
c o n d i t i o n o f v e n t i l a t o r heads a n d f l a m e screens o f
ballast a n d fuel o i l tanks;
readiness o f closures o f inlet a n d discharge holes
required f o r t h e operation o f emergency diesel-generator
a n d fire p u m p f o r i m m e d i a t e a n d automatic openings;
absence o f sea w a t e r i n compartments a n d tanks;
drainage system i n operation;
fire-fighting system i n operation, including:
fire p u m p s ;
emergency fire p u m p ;
pipelines a n d valves;
fire hoses a n d nozzles;
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3.4.3.3 I f t h e s h i p i s p u t i n o p e r a t i o n o n t h e d a t e o f
scheduled special s u r v e y o r after i t , t h e ship shall b e
surveyed i n the scope o f special s u r v e y . T h e v a l i d i t y o f
the n e w Classification Certificate is 5 years, starting f r o m
the e x p i r y date o f the existing Classification Certificate.
3.4.3.4 B e f o r e p u t t i n g t h e s h i p i n o p e r a t i o n a n d
r e i n s t a t e m e n t o f class, a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n t h e
Register documents shall be fulfilled.
3.4.3.5 I f t h e s h i p w i t h t h e v a l i d C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Certificate i n accordance w i t h 3.4.3.2 i s p u t i n operation
after t h e laid-up period, t h e entry " S h i p i s laid-up" shall
be deleted i n t h e Classification Certificate ( u p o n t h e
satisfactory results o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i n full scope),
and a n e w entry "Corrected" shall be made documented
b y t h e signature a n d stamp o f t h e surveyor t o t h e
Register w i t h t h e date b e i n g identified.
3.5 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S I N C O N N E C T I O N
WITH ACCIDENTS
3.5.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h i s C h a p t e r t h e f o l l o w i n g
definitions have been adopted.
A c c i d e n t is a casualty o rsubstantial damage o f
one o r m o r e objects o f t h e Register technical s u p e r v i s i o n
(hull o f ship o r floating structure, arrangements,
machinery, systems, electrical equipment).
C a s u a l t y is a ship accident resulting i n a ship
total loss o r total constructive loss.
S u b s t a n t i a l d a m a g e is a damage caused b y
a n object failure, t h e consequences o f w h i c h m a y b e
eliminated o n l y under specialized ship-repairing conditions.
3.5.2 A l l a c c i d e n t s o f s e a - g o i n g s h i p s c l a s s e d b y t h e
Register shall be recorded a n d investigated.
3.5.3 S u b j e c t t o r e v i e w a n d i n v e s t i g a t i o n a r e t h e
cases associated w i t h :
deviations f r o m the requirements o f the Rules i n the
process o f construction o r repair;
lack o r inadequacy o f the requirements o f the Rules;
structural deficiencies;
c o n s t r u c t i o n , m a n u f a c t u r e , repair defects.
3.5.4 I n s t r u c t i o n s o n p e r f o r m a n c e o f s u r v e y o f ships i n
c o n n e c t i o n w i t h accidents, a s w e l l a s i n v e s t i g a t i o n a n d re
v i e w o f causes o f accidents, s u b m i s s i o n o f i n f o r m a t i o n a n d
issuance o f d o c u m e n t s a r e g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 7 , P a r t I I "Car
r y i n g out Classification S u r v e y o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
3.5.5 S h i p s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d a f t e r e a c h a c c i d e n t i n
case o f d a m a g e s t o t h e h u l l , m a c h i n e r y , a r r a n g e m e n t s ,
installations, e q u i p m e n t o r outfit subject t o t h e Register
technical supervision.
The shipowner shall immediately w i t h i n 2 4 hours
n o t i f y t h e Register about each accident w i t h t h e ship.
Surveyshallbecarriedoutattheportwherethe
a c c i d e n t t o o k p l a c e o r a t t h e f i r s t p o r t o f c a l l after t h e
a c c i d e n t . T h i s survey shall b e carried o u t t o identify t h e
n a t u r e o f d a m a g e s , t h e i r causes, a g r e e t h e s c o p e o f r e p a i r s
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3.6 C H A N G I N G O F C L A S S N O T A T I O N O F A S H I P
BY T H E REGISTER
CLASSED
3.6.1 W h e n a s h i p o w n e r h a s a n i n t e n t i o n t o c h a n g e
the class o f the ship, h e s h a l l send a request t o the R H O
w i t h t h e explanation o f reasons f o r t h e changes
r e q u e s t e d . T h e s e changes shall b e substantiated, i f
necessary b y an explanatory note, technical calculations,
drawings a n dschemes verifying compliance w i t h t h e
Register relevant requirements.
3.6.2. U p o n r e s u l t s o f t h e r e q u e s t c o n s i d e r a t i o n , t h e
Register H e a d Office takes a decision o n the possibility
o f requested changes i n the class n o t a t i o n o f the ship, o n
the basis o f w h i c h the c o n d i t i o n s for c h a n g i n g o f class
n o t a t i o n o f the ship, necessity o f performance a n d scope
o f the initial s u r v e y shall b e assigned.
3.6.3 S c o p e o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y d e p e n d s o n t h e
estimated changes i n the class n o t a t i o n o f the ship a n d
the extent o f c o n v e r s i o n o f the ship required for it.
3.6.4 A s s i g n m e n t o f a n e w c l a s s n o t a t i o n s h a l l b e
confirmed b y the R H O based o n the proposals presented
b y the R S Branch Office performing the verification o f
assigned conditions and carrying out the initial survey.
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4.1
SURVEYS
GENERAL
4.1.1 S u b j e c t t o s p e c i a l a g r e e m e n t a n d a u t h o r i
z a t i o n , t h e R e g i s t e r m a y c a r r y o u t o t h e r s u r v e y s , s u c h as:
s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t o n a u t h o r i z a t i o n o f state
authorities ( M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f F l a g State,
e m b a s s y o f F l a g S t a t e , s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n b o d i e s , state
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s o r y bodies, etc.);
surveys carried o u t at t h e request o f companies
(shipping, insurance, industrial and others).
A u t h o r i z a t i o n s m a y be o f single t y p e (request, letter)
or l o n g - t e r m type (contract, agreement, F l a g State
l e g i s l a t i v e act, etc.) l i m i t e d o r u n l i m i t e d as t o t h e i r
period o f validity.
4.2 S U R V E Y S C A R R I E D O U T O N A U T H O R I Z A T I O N
OF STATE AUTHORITIES
4.2.1 S u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t o n a u t h o r i z a t i o n o f state
a u t h o r i t i e s are s u b d i v i d e d as f o l l o w s :
.1 s u r v e y s carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
requirements o f international conventions and codes;
.2 s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
national standards and regulations.
4.2.2 S c o p e o f s u r v e y s o f s h i p s i n s e r v i c e c a r r i e d o u t
i n compliance w i t h t h e provisions o f the international
conventions shall be determined proceeding from t h e
conditions laid d o w n i n the authorization o f the M a r i t i m e
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f F l a g State a n d shall include t h e
requirements o f the relevant Register rules (for the ships
f l y i n g t h e R F f l a g ) , i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n v e n t i o n s , agree
ments, I M O codes a n d additional instructions o f
M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s o f F l a g States c o n t a i n e d i n
section " A d d i t i o n a l Requirements o f M a r i t i m e A d m i n
istrations" o n the R S internal website.
Instructions for carrying o u t surveys and issuance o f
documents are given i n Part I I I "Survey o f Ships i n
Compliance w i t h International Conventions, Codes and
Resolutions" o f the Guidelines.
4.2.3 T h e s u r v e y s s p e c i f i e d i n 4 . 2 . 2 s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out b y the R S exclusive surveyors.
Exclusive surveyors to A C S I A C S member m a y
be a u t h o r i z e d b y R H O t o carry o u t such surveys, subject
to agreement o f the M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f Flag
State.
4.2.4 S c o p e o f s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h the requirements o f the national standards shall b e
determined proceeding f r o m the conditions laid d o w n i n
authorizations o f the appropriate standardization bodies
o r state t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s o r y b o d i e s .
T h e s e a u t h o r i z a t i o n s , as a rule, are associated w i t h
the export a n d i m p o r t deliveries o f materials a n d
equipment not covered b y the Register Nomenclature.
W h e n authorized to carry out surveys i n compliance
w i t h the n a t i o n a l standards, the s u r v e y o r s t o the Register
shall p e r f o r m the surveys strictly w i t h i n the frames o f the
authorization and m o n i t o r the fulfillment o f requirements
o f the documents, parameters and properties stipulated i n
this authorization.
Report o n fulfillment o f the authorization a n d
p a y m e n t matters shall b e agreed w i t h R H O .
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4.3 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S R E C E I V E D T O O R A C C E P T E D
FROM T H E TIME-CHARTER
4.3.1 A c c o r d i n g t o e x i s t i n g p r a c t i c e r e c e i v i n g o f a
ship to time-charter or acceptance f r o m time-charter shall
be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h agreements o r contracts
b e t w e e n the s h i p o w n e r a n d charterer, w h i c h require the
ship Inspection R e p o r t issued after the s u r v e y o r t o t h e
Register has inspected the ship.
4.3.2 S u r v e y f o r i s s u e o f t h e I n s p e c t i o n R e p o r t s h a l l
be carried o u t u p o n the charterer's request r e c e i v i n g a
ship t o time-charter o r accepting i t f r o m time-charter.
4.3.3 I n o r d e r t o c o m p i l e t h e R e p o r t , t h e s u r v e y o r
shall carry o u t external e x a m i n a t i o n o f freeboard,
superstructures, decks, cargo holds a n d their plating,
cargo h a n d l i n g gear, deck m a c h i n e r y , h o l d c l o s i n g
devices and other appliances related t o cargo operations
and affecting safety o f transported cargoes.
Cargo h a n d l i n g gear and mechanical arrangements
for c l o s i n g o f h a t c h covers s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
D u r i n g survey i t i s necessary t o verify the Tonnage
Certificate availability, as w e l l as a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d v a l i d i t y
o f the f o l l o w i n g ship documents: Classification Certifi
cate, S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e , L o a d L i n e C e r t i f i c a t e .
4.3.4 R e s u l t s o f s u r v e y s t a t i n g d e f e c t s s h a l l b e l i s t e d
i n the Report per f o r m 6.3.10. T h e R e p o r t shall contain
the date o f the latest d o c k i n g a n d a m o u n t o f fuel, o i l a n d
fresh w a t e r o n b o a r d at the t i m e o f the survey; a v a i l a b i l i t y
and v a l i d i t y o f the ship documents.
T h e Report m a y b e made i n Russian and/or i n
English depending o n t h e customer's request a n d
submitted to the representatives o f the charterer and ship
administration.
4.4
4.4.1 T h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f d a m a g e c l a i m s s h a l l b e
carried o u t b y the s u r v e y o r after s u r v e y o f c l a i m i t e m s o n
call o f a s h i p o w n e r o r master o f the ship.
4.4.2 T h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f d a m a g e c l a i m s f o r s h i p s
built at foreign shipyards shall b e carried out o n all the
Register-supervised and non-supervised items regardless
o f the ship's n a t i o n a l i t y a n d a v a i l a b i l i t y o f the R e g i s t e r
class a n d d o c u m e n t s .
4.4.3 T h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f d a m a g e c l a i m s f o r s h i p s
b u i l t a t domestic shipyards shall b e carried o u t as regards
the items o f t h e Register technical s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e
clauses o f damage claims o n t h e g i v e n items shall b e
i n d i c a t e d w h e n t h e c l a i m s are b e i n g signed.
4.4.4 T h e s u r v e y o r c o n d u c t i n g t h e s u r v e y o f a c l a i m
i t e m shall c o n f i r m the d a m a g e claims regardless o f the
defect occurrence causes, s i g n i n g a n d w i t n e s s i n g t h e
claims w i t h his stamp, and m a k i n g the f o l l o w i n g entry:
"Defect c o n f i r m e d " . T h e s u r v e y o r shall also d r a w up the
4.5 S U R V E Y O F S H I P S T O B E W R I T T E N O F F F R O M
FLEET
ACTIVE
4.5.1 S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f
s h i p s t o b e w r i t t e n o f f f r o m active fleet.
I n s o m e cases, t h e s h i p o w n e r takes a d e c i s i o n t o
continue operation for a certain p e r i o d o f the ships w i t h
significant w e a r due t o ageprior t o their w r i t e - o f f f r o m
the active f l e e t . T h e significant expenditures therewith
are u n d e s i r a b l e f o r t h e s h i p o w n e r f o r r e b u i l d i n g t h e
w o r n - o u t parts o f the ship, i n particular, for replacement
o f structural hull members w i t h a wear exceeding t h e
established standards.
T h e ship's o p e r a t i o n o f t h a t k i n d m a y b e p e r m i t t e d
w i t h t h e restrictions ensuring t h e maintenance o f the
ship's safety l e v e l needed.
T h e s h i p o w n e r shall develop the service restrictions
w i t h t h e specific proposals a n d their j u s t i f i c a t i o n a n d
submit these materials t o the Register B r a n c h Office for
approval.
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4.5.2.4.3 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
electrical, radio a n d n a v i g a t i o n a l equipment.
T h e extent o f repair a n d t h e replacement o f separate
elements o f t h e electrical, radio a n d navigational
e q u i p m e n t i n each case s h a l l b e assessed a c c o r d i n g t o
the results o f the testing f o r defects a n d t h e s u r v e y . I f , i n
t h i s case, t h e w e a r s e x c e e d i n g v a l u e s a l l o w a b l e b y t h e
present Rules are identified, t h e o p p o r t u n i t y o f a p e r m i t
for the operation o f this equipment f o r a specified period
w i t h t h e necessary restrictions i s subject t o t h e special
c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
T h e final decision shall b e t a k e n f o l l o w i n g measure
m e n t s a n d tests.
4.5.2.5 T h e s p e c i f i e d s e r v i c e r e s t r i c t i o n s s h a l l b e
reflected i n t h e class n o t a t i o n i n v e r b a l a n d a d d i t i o n a l
characteristics, a n d i n t h e ship d o c u m e n t s i n accordance
w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s established.
4.5.3 O n p a s s a g e s o f s h i p s t o b e s c r a p p e d r e f e r
to 8.10,Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f
Ships" o f t h e Guidelines.
4.6 S U R V E Y O F S H I P S D U R I N G C H A N G E O F S H I P O W N E R ,
in Service
P O R T O FR E G I S T R Y A N D N A M E
4.6.1 G e n e r a l .
4.6.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e a p p l i c a b l e t o
the duties o f t h e R S surveyors a t surveys o f t h e
R S - c l a s s e d s h i p s i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h c h a n g e o f ship
o w n e r , p o r t o f registry, ship's n a m e .
4.6.1.2 R e g i s t r a t i o n o f s h i p i n t h e S t a t e R e g i s t e r o f
Ships i n connection w i t h the change o f shipowner, port
o f egistry shall b e carried o u t b y t h e port master at t h e
request o f t h e n e w shipowner, w h o provides t h e m w i t h
s u c h d o c u m e n t s as sale contract, ship c o n s t r u c t i o n
agreement, d o c u m e n t c o n f i r m i n g transfer o f ship f r o m
o n e balance t o another, as w e l l as bare-boat charter.
I n accordance w i t h the R FM e r c h a n t Shipping Code
and the Rules f o r Registration o fShips a n d Rights f o r
T h e m i n M e r c h a n t Seaports approved b y Order N o . 2 7 7
o f 9 December 2 0 1 0 issued b y t h e R F M i n i s t r y o f
Transport, u p o n registration the shipowner shall submit
to the port master the Tonnage Certificate, Seaworthiness
Certificate, Classification Certificate a n d Passenger
Certificate ( f o r passenger ships) issued b y t h e Register
4.6.2.4 F o r s h i p w i t h d u a l c l a s s , t h e a g r e e m e n t o n a
d u a l class b e c o m e s i n v a l i d after change o f shipowner.
I n this connection, i t i s necessary t o request a n e w
shipowner w h e t h e r h e intends t o continue t h e ship
o p e r a t i o n i n a d u a l class o r t o r e t a i n t h e ship o n l y i n
t h e R S c l a s s . I n case o f f u r t h e r s h i p o p e r a t i o n i n a d u a l class
i t i s r e q u i r e d t o s i g n a n a g r e e m e n t o n a d u a l class f o r f i v e
y e a r s . I n c a s e o f i n t e n t i o n t o r e t a i n o n l y t h e R S class i t i s
required t o send t o t h e R H O official notification about this
i n E n g l i s h . B a s e d o n t h i s n o t i f i c a t i o n t h e class o f t h e
second classification society shall b e w i t h d r a w n .
4.6.3 C h a n g e o f p o r t o f r e g i s t r y .
4.6.3.1 R e l e v a n t s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e
checked a n d during this procedure the following original
documents o r notarized copies t h e r e o f shall be submitted
to the R S surveyor:
.1 w h e r e t h e p o r t o f registry o f a ship f l y i n g
the R F flag i s changed, a l l t h e d o c u m e n t s stated i n
4.6.2.1.1. A n e w port o f registry shall be recorded i n all
these documents;
.2 w h e r e t h e p o r t o f r e g i s t r y o f a s h i p f l y i n g a n y f l a g
other than the R F one, Certificate, interim o r permanent,
o f t h e Ship R e g i s t r y i n t h e F l a g State Register o r other
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d o c u m e n t o f t h e F l a g State M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n ,
w h e r e change o f ship port o f registry i s recorded.
4.6.3.2 S u r v e y o f t h e s h i p s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h
the purpose o f v e r i f y i n g whether a n e w port o f registry
is m a r k e d o n t h e ship h u l l stern a n d l i f e - s a v i n g
appliances, as w e l l as w h e t h e r ship's n e w call sign
(signal letters) assigned t o i t b y t h e n e w F l a g State
M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e static data o f
the A u t o m a t i c Identification System ( A I S ) , i f the change
o f port o f registry i s associated w i t h t h e flag change.
4.6.3.3 U p o n t h e r e s u l t s o f c h e c k i n g o f t h e s u b m i t t e d
d o c u m e n t s a n d o f t h e ship's s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g
documents shall b e re-issued:
Classification Certificate;
Seaworthiness Certificate, w h e r e necessary;
all statutory certificates;
Report o n Survey o f t h e Ship ( f o r m 6.3.10) containing
list o f completed recommendations a n d recording a n e w
port o f registry a n d n e w l y issued documents.
The Report shall be drawn up both i nRussian and i n
E n g l i s h f o r ships f l y i n g t h e R F flag, a n d o n l y i n E n g l i s h
for ships f l y i n g a n y other flags.
S u r v e y results m a y b e d r a w n u p using t h e p r o g r a m
STORMandbyissuingShip's SurveyStatement(form6.1.03).
Issuance o f a separate R e p o r t o n S u r v e y o f t h e S h i p
( f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 0 ) i s n o t r e q u i r e d i n t h i s case.
N o t e . T h e entry o fa n e w port o f registry signed, stamped a n d
dated b y t h e surveyor m a y b e made i n t h er e m a i n i n g documentation.
A l l a m e n d e d d o c u m e n t s a r e subject t o r e n e w a l at t h e p r o x i m a t e
special survey.
4.6.4 C h a n g e o f t h e s h i p n a m e .
4.6.4.1 R e l e v a n t s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e
checked a n d during this procedure the following original
documents o r notarized copies t h e r e o f shall be submitted
to the R S surveyor:
.1 w h e r e t h e n a m e o f ship f l y i n g t h e R F flag i s
changed, a l l t h e d o c u m e n t s stated i n 4 . 6 . 2 . 1 . 1 . I n a l l t h e
documents t h e n e w n a m e o f ship shall b e recorded;
.2 w h e r e t h e n a m e o f s h i p f l y i n g a n y f l a g o t h e r t h a n
the R F flag i s changed:
Ship's Certificate o fRegistry, i n t e r i m o r permanent;
Ship Radio Station License, interim o r permanent;
Safe M a n n i n g Certificate;
c o n f i r m a t i o n o f registration o f the ship security alert
system i n M o n i t o r i n g a n d Security A l e r t Center.
N o t e . A l l the above-mentioned documents shall contain an e w
n a m e o ft h e ship.
4.6.4.2 S u r v e y o f t h e s h i p s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h
the purpose o f v e r i f y i n g w h e t h e r t h e n e w n a m e o f ship i s
m a r k e d o n t h e ship's h u l l a n d l i f e - s a v i n g appliances, as
w e l l as w h e t h e r ship's n e w c a l l s i g n ( s i g n a l letters),
assigned t o i t b y t h e n e w F l a g State M a r i t i m e A d m i n
i s t r a t i o n , i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e A I S static data, i f t h e c h a n g e
o f port o f registry i s associated w i t h t h e flag change.
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4.6.4.3 U p o n t h e r e s u l t s o f r e v i e w o f t h e s u b m i t t e d
d o c u m e n t s a n d p e r f o r m e d s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g docu
ments shall b e re-issued:
Classification Certificate;
Seaworthiness Certificate, w h e r e necessary;
all statutory certificates;
Report o n Survey o f t h e Ship (form 6.3.10)
containing list o f completed recommendations a n d
recording a n e w n a m e o f the ship a n d issued documents.
The Report shall be d r a w n up both i n Russian and i n
E n g l i s h for ships f l y i n g t h e R F flag, a n d o n l y i n E n g l i s h
for ships f l y i n g a n y flag other t h a n t h e R F flag.
S u r v e y results m a y b e d r a w n u p using t h e p r o g r a m
S T O R M a n d b y issuing Ship's S u r v e y Statement ( f o r m 6.1.03).
Issuance o f a separate R e p o r t o n S u r v e y o f t h e S h i p
( f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 0 ) i s n o t r e q u i r e d i n t h i s case.
N o t e . T h e entry o f a n e w port o f registry signed, stamped and
dated b y t h e surveyor m a y b e m a d e i nt h e r e m a i n i n g documentation.
A l l a m e n d e d d o c u m e n t s a r e subject t o r e n e w a l at t h e p r o x i m a t e
special survey.
4.6.5 D i s t r i b u t i o n o f d o c u m e n t s .
4.6.5.1 A t s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p b y t h e R S B r a n c h
Office f o r in-service supervision, copies o f a l l t h e
documents issued shall be submitted t o this Branch
O f f i c e t o b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e ship's file.
A t change o fport o f registry t h e d u l y completed
ship's file s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s f o r
in-service supervision ( t o R H O i f t h e ship h a s been
t r a n s f e r r e d t o f l y t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e n o R S
Branch Office is available).
4.6.5.2 A t s u r v e y i n case o f c h a n g e o f t h e n a m e o r
s h i p o w n e r o f t h e s h i p , w h i c h i s registered i n another R S
B r a n c h Office f o r in-service supervision, copies o f a l l t h e
issued documents i n electronic f o r m a t shall be submitted t o
the R S B r a n c h Offices for in-service supervision (to R H O i f
t h e s h i p i s f l y i n g t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e n o R S B r a n c h
Office is available).
A t s u r v e y o f t h e ship i n case o f c h a n g e o f p o r t o f
registry, copies o f a l l t h e issued documents i n electronic
format shall be submitted t o the R S Branch Offices f o r
in-service s u p e r v i s i o n as p e r f o r m e r p o r t o f registry f o r
the purpose o f c o m p l e t i n g t h e ship's file ( t o R H O i f the
s h i p i s f l y i n g t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e t h e r e i s n o R S
Branch Office available).It shall be noted that where the
ship p r e v i o u s l y registered i n o n e o f t h e R S B r a n c h
O f f i c e s i s t r a n s f e r r e d t o f l y t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e n o
R S B r a n c h Offices is available, i n addition t o t h e copies
o f issued documents t o be submitted t o t h e R S B r a n c h
Offices f o r in-service s u p e r v i s i o n as p e r f o r m e r p o r t o f
registry, o n e c o p y o f statutory certificates shall b e
submitted t o R H O(Ships i n Service Department) f o r
their further d e l i v e r y t o t h e F l a g State A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
w i t h t h e purpose o f c o m p l e t i n g t h e ship's file.
4.6.5.3 T h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e , w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e
survey, shall immediately, w i t h i n o n e w o r k i n g day,
4.7 P R E S A L E S U R V E Y O F S H I P S
4.7.1 W h e n c o n d u c t i n g p r e - s a l e s u r v e y r e q u e s t e d b y
the shipowner o r b y companies (lawyers, underwriters,
agents, etc.), t h e ship's t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e o n l y
a s s e s s e d . T h i s pre-sale s u r v e y m a y b e conducted solely
o n b o a r d t h e RS-classed ships, ships classed b y A C S
n o n - I A C S m e m b e r o r non-classed s h i p s . T h e pre-sale
s u r v e y o f the ships classed b y the A C S I A C S m e m b e r
m a y be conducted o n l y i f authorized b y this A C S . T h e
results o f survey shall b e recorded i n t h e R e p o r t o n
Survey o f the Ship ( f o r m 6.3.10 o r i n any optional form).
T h e R e p o r t shall n o t c o n t a i n c o m m e r c i a l characteristics,
value a n dother information irrelevant t o t h e technical
c o n d i t i o n o f the ship.
4.7.2 T h e R e p o r t o n S u r v e y , a s a m i n i m u m , s h a l l
include the following information:
ship's particulars ( n a m e , type, flag, p o r t o f registry,
class, c l a s s s t a t u s ) ;
data o n ship's c o n s t r u c t i o n (date a n d place, shipyard,
project n u m b e r , etc.);
ship's m a i n particulars;
v o l u m e o f tanks, their location (determination o f fuel
residues, i f necessary);
area o f n a v i g a t i o n ;
d e s c r i p t i o n o f the ship's structure;
h u l l a n d superstructures, closures o f openings;
equipment, arrangements a n d outfit;
fire protection;
machinery installation;
systems a n d piping;
auxiliary machinery;
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.5 r e t a i n m e n t o f c l a s s a f t e r t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e
periodical survey o f the ship under survey.
4.8.3.5 S S R s h a l l n o t a p p l y t o t h e l a i d - u p s h i p s . I f
the ship under S S R i s laid-up, t h e special surveillance
regime shall be suspended f o r the laid-up p e r i o d . W h e n
p u t t i n g such ship i n o p e r a t i o n after l a y i n g - u p , t h e special
surveillance regime shall be renewed.
4.8.3.6 P a y m e n t s f o r s e r v i c e s r e l a t e d t o s u r v e y s o f
ships under S S R shall o n l y b e m a d e o n terms o f 100 per cent
prepayment.
4.8.3.7 I n c a s e o f w i t h d r a w a l o f c l a s s o f t h e s h i p
u n d e r S S R , t h e special s u r v e i l l a n c e r e g i m e s h a l l cease
a u t o m a t i c a l l y . R e a s s i g n m e n t o f class after its w i t h d r a w a l
o f the ship under S S R is possible o n l y w i t h t h e r e n e w a l
of SSR.
4.8.4 W i t h d r a w i n g t h e s h i p f r o m S S R .
4.8.4.1 T h e g r o u n d s f o r w i t h d r a w i n g t h e s h i p f r o m
S S R shall be simultaneous fulfillment o f the following
conditions:
.1 a v a i l a b i l i t y o f the s h i p o w n e r ' s w r i t t e n request f o r
w i t h d r a w i n g t h e ship f r o m S S R addressed t o R H O ;
.2 s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f a t l e a s t t w o p e r i o d i c a l
surveys o f t h e ship carried o u t i n compliance
w i t h 4.8.3.2;
.3 n o a c c i d e n t s i n v o l v i n g t h e s h i p u n d e r S S R
(accidents w i t h t h e responsibility o f another party are
not considered);
.4 n o P S C / F l a g S t a t e d e t e n t i o n s o f t h e s h i p
under SSR;
in Service
.5 n o o v e r d u e a c c o u n t s r e c e i v a b l e ( d e b t s ) t o R S
throughout the S S R duration.
4.8.4.2 I f t h e r e a r e s u f f i c i e n t g r o u n d s , t h e R H O S h i p s
i n Service D i v i s i o n shall notify t h e shipowner o f with
d r a w i n g t h e ship f r o m S S R w h i c h i n v o l v e s t h e f o l l o w i n g :
1. p r e l i m i n a r y a r r a n g e m e n t o n the place a n d dates o f
s u b m i s s i o n o f the ship for periodical survey, t h e scope o f
w h i c h i s determined as required b y 4.8.3.2;
2. a s s i g n m e n t o f s u p e r v i s i o n c h e c k o f t h e s h i p u p o n
the results o f this survey.
4.8.4.3 A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f s u r v e y a n d s u p e r v i s i o n
check o f the ship as required b y 4.8.4.2, t h e R S B r a n c h
Offices w h i c h carried t h e m o u t shall i n f o r m t h e R H O
Ships i n Service D i v i s i o n o n their results a n d s u b m i t t h e
copies o f reporting documents a n d recommendations o f
the R S surveyors/RS controllers o n the expediency o f
w i t h d r a w i n g t h e ship f r o m S S R .
4.8.4.4 O u t s t a n d i n g r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s / r e q u i r e m e n t s
available u p o n t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f s u r v e y as required
b y 4.8.4.2.1 shall cancel the procedure o f w i t h d r a w i n g
t h e ship f r o m S S R . I n t h i s case t h e R H O S h i p s i n S e r v i c e
D i v i s i o n shall notify the shipowner o f the S S R retention.
4.8.4.5 R e s o l u t i o n o n w i t h d r a w i n g t h e s h i p f r o m
S S R shall b e taken b y T C based o n r e v i e w o f data
submitted b ythe R H O Ships i n Service Division.
4.8.4.6 T h e R H O P S C A f f a i r s D e p a r t m e n t s h a l l
n o t i f y t h e s h i p o w n e r , t h e F l a g State M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s
t r a t i o n a n d t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r i n - s e r v i c e super
vision o f the resolution taken b y T C .
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
P A R T III. A D D I T I O N A L S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S D E P E N D I N G O N T H E I R
AND HULL MATERIAL
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S p a c e s a r e separate c o m p a r t m e n t s i n c l u d i n g
h o l d s , tanks, c o f f e r d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo
holds, decks and the outer hull.
C r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l
areas:
.1 l o c a t i o n s , w h i c h h a v e b e e n i d e n t i f i e d f r o m
calculations t o require m o n i t o r i n g ; o r
.2 l o c a t i o n s , w h i c h h a v e b e e n i d e n t i f i e d f r o m t h e
s e r v i c e h i s t o r y o f t h e s u b j e c t s h i p , s i m i l a r s h i p s o r sister
ships t o b e sensitive t o cracking, b u c k l i n g o r corrosion,
w h i c h w o u l d i m p a i r the structural integrity o f the ship.
C o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m is
n o r m a l l y considered a full hard protective coating.
L o c k i n g d e v i c e is a device that locks a
securing device i n the closed position.
H a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g is u s u a l l y to b e
epoxy coating o r e q u i v a l e n t . O t h e r coating systems,
w h i c h are neither soft n o r semi-hard coatings, m a y be
considered acceptable as alternatives, p r o v i d e d that t h e y
are a p p l i e d a n d m a i n t a i n e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer's specifications ( w i t h regard t o application
o f s e m i - h a r d coatings refer t o 1.3.2.5).
S u s p e c t
a r e a s
are locations showing
substantial corrosion and/or are considered b y t h e
surveyor to b e prone t o rapid wastage.
C o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n i s defined as f o l l o w s :
G O O D c o n d i t i o n w i t h o n l y m i n o r spot rusting;
F A I R c o n d i t i o n w i t h local b r e a k d o w n a t edges o f
stiffeners and w e l d connections and/or light rusting o v e r
2 0 per cent o r m o r e o f areas u n d e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n , b u t less
t h a n as defined for P O O R c o n d i t i o n ;
P O O R condition w i t h general breakdown o f coating
o v e r 2 0 p e r cent o r m o r e o f areas o r h a r d scale a t
10 per cent o r m o r e o f areas under consideration.
S p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n (as r e g a r d s t o
close-up s u r v e y a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s ) i s suffi
cient close-up inspection a n d thickness measurements,
w h i c h shall b e taken t o c o n f i r m t h e actual average
c o n d i t i o n o f structures under the coating.
P r o m p t a n d t h o r o u g h r e p a i r is a
permanent repair completed at the t i m e o f survey t o the
satisfaction o f the surveyor, therein r e m o v i n g the need
for t h e i m p o s i t i o n o f a n y associated c o n d i t i o n o f
classification and recommendations.
E S P s h i p s are o i l t a n k e r s i n c l u d i n g d o u b l e s k i n
011 t a n k e r s , c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s , b u l k c a r r i e r s , i n c l u d i n g
d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers, w h i c h are subject t o E n h a n c e d
S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e i n compliance w i t h 1.3.1.
G e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p is a ship p r i m a r i l y
designed for carrying break-bulk and packaged cargoes,
i.e. t h e p a c k e d o r u n p a c k e d ones, a c c e p t e d f o r c a r r y i n g i n
ships according t o the n u m b e r o f cargo pieces.
B u l k c a r r i e r i s a ship, w h i c h i s constructed
g e n e r a l l y w i t h single deck, i n n e r b o t t o m , top side t a n k s
a n d h o p p e r side t a n k s i n cargo spaces, a n d i s p r i m a r i l y
in Service
C h e m i c a l t a n k e r is a ship constructed o r
adapted a n d used f o r carrying i n b u l k dangerous
chemicals listed i n Chapter 17o f the International Code
for the Construction and E q u i p m e n t o f Ships C a r r y i n g
Dangerous Chemicals I n B u l k ( I B C Code).
B a l l a s t tank
isatankthatisbeingusedsolely
f o r w a t e r b a l l a s t . T h e space o f a b u l k c a r r i e r o r d o u b l e s k i n
b u l k carrier used for b o t h cargo a n d ballast shall be treated
as a b a l l a s t t a n k w h e n s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n h a s b e e n f o u n d
i n that t a n k . T h e double skin tank o f the double skin b u l k
c a r r i e r i s c o n s i d e r e d a s a separate t a n k , e v e n t h o u g h i t i s
c o n n e c t e d w i t h a t o p side o r h o p p e r side t a n k .
C o m b i n e d c a r g o / b a l l a s t t a n k is a tank,
w h i c h is used f o r cargo o r w a t e r ballast i n the course o f the
general service o f a ship a n d considered as a ballast tank.
T h e cargo tanks w h e r e i n the w a t e r ballast m a y b e t a k e n i n
e x c e p t i o n a l cases a c c o r d i n g t o r e g u l a t i o n 1 8 ( 3 ) , A n n e x I t o
M A R P O L - 7 3 / 7 8 are c o n s i d e r e d a s c a r g o t a n k s .
R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t a n k s , s p a c e s are
those, w h i c h are expected t o reflect t h e conditions o f
other tanks a n d spaces o f s i m i l a r t y p e a n d service a n d
w i t h s i m i l a r c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m s . W h e n selecting
representative t a n k s a n d spaces, a c c o u n t s h a l l be t a k e n o f
the service and repair history onboard a n d identifiable
critical structural areas and/or suspect areas.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
1.2 R E P A I R S
1.2.1 A n y d a m a g e i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h w a s t a g e o v e r
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ( i n c l u d i n g b u c k l i n g , g r o o v i n g , detach
m e n t o r fracture) o r extensive areas o f wastage o v e r the
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , w h i c h affect or, i n the o p i n i o n o f the
s u r v e y o r , w i l l affect the ship's structural, w a t e r t i g h t o r
weathertight integrity, shall be p r o m p t l y and thoroughly
repaired.
A r e a s t o b e considered are:
.1 b o t t o m structures a n d b o t t o m p l a t i n g ;
.2 s i d e s h e l l p l a t i n g a n d s i d e s t r u c t u r e s ( i n c l u d i n g
shell frames w i t h their e n d attachments o f bulk
carriers);
.3 d e c k s t r u c t u r e s a n d d e c k p l a t i n g ;
.4 i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g a n d s t r u c t u r e s ;
.5 i n n e r s i d e p l a t i n g a n d s t r u c t u r e s ;
.6 w a t e r t i g h t o r o i l t i g h t b u l k h e a d s ;
.7 h a t c h c o v e r s a n d h a t c h c o a m i n g s ;
.8 w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n s o f a i r p i p e s t o d e c k
plating;
.9 a i r h e a d s o n t h e o p e n d e c k s ;
.10 v e n t i l a t o r s i n c l u d i n g d a m p e r s .
F o r locations w h e r e adequate repair facilities are n o t
available, consideration m a y be g i v e n to a l l o w the ship to
proceed directly to a ship repair f a c i l i t y . T h i s m a y require
discharging the cargo and/or t e m p o r a r y repairs for the
intended passage.
1.2.2 A d d i t i o n a l l y , w h e n s u r v e y r e s u l t s i n t h e
identification o f substantial corrosion o r structural
defects, either o f w h i c h , i n the o p i n i o n o f the s u r v e y o r ,
m a y i m p a i r t h e ship's fitness f o r c o n t i n u e d service,
necessary measures shall b e taken for their elimination
before the ship continues its service.
W h e r e t h e damage f o u n d o n structures m e n t i o n e d
above is isolated and o f a localized nature w h i c h does n o t
affect the ship's structural i n t e g r i t y , c o n s i d e r a t i o n m a y b e
g i v e n b y t h e R S surveyor t o a l l o w a n appropriate
t e m p o r a r y repair t o restore watertight o r weather tight
integrity and impose a C o n d i t i o n o f Class t o carry out
permanent repair w i t h i n a specific t i m e l i m i t agreed w i t h
the R S Branch Offices f o r in-service supervision i n
accordance w i t h t h e Provisions o f A n n e x 17 t o t h e
G u i d e l i n e s . F o r E S P ships ( c h e m i c a l tankers, b u l k
carriers a n d o i l tankers) t h e t e r m o f f u l f i l l m e n t o f the
permanent repair o f the part o f the structure repaired
t e m p o r a r i l y shall b e agreed w i t h t h e R H O , a n d , i f
necessary, w i t h the ship's F l a g State M a r i t i m e A d m i n
istration.
1.2.3 W h e n c h o o s i n g t h e r e p a i r m e t h o d s a n d d e s i g n ,
one shall be guided b y the documents t o be found i n
A p p e n d i x 3 t o the present Rules.
1.3 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
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1.3.1 S u r v e y p r o g r a m m e o f t h e E S P s h i p s .
1.3.1.1 F o r t h e E S P s h i p s a s p e c i f i c s u r v e y
programme shall be w o r k e d out b y t h e shipowner i n
cooperation w i t h the Register i n advance o f any part of:
.1 special survey;
.2 i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y o f t h e E S P s h i p s o f m o r e t h a n
10 y e a r s o f age.
The survey programme shall be i n a written format,
based o n the i n f o r m a t i o n i n A p p e n d i x 1.3-1. T h e survey
shall n o t c o m m e n c e u n t i l the survey p r o g r a m m e has been
agreed.The intermediate survey p r o g r a m m e m a y consist
o f the survey p r o g r a m m e a t the previous special survey
supplemented b y the Executive H u l l S u m m a r y o f that
special survey and later relevant survey r e p o r t s . P r i o r t o
the development o f the survey programme, the Survey
Planning Questionnaire shall be completed b y t h e
shipowner based o n the i n f o r m a t i o n set out i n Appen
d i x 1.3-2 a n d f o r w a r d e d t o t h e R e g i s t e r .
The survey programme shall be w o r k e d out taking
into account any amendments to the survey requirements
i m p l e m e n t e d after the last special s u r v e y carried out.
1.3.1.2 I n d e v e l o p i n g t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e , t h e
f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n shall be gathered and consulted
w i t h a v i e w t o selecting tanks, areas a n d structural
elements t obe examined:
.1 s u r v e y status a n d basic i n f o r m a t i o n o n the ship;
.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n board, as described i n 1.4.2 a n d 1.4.3;
.3 m a i n s c a n t l i n g d r a w i n g s o f c a r g o h o l d s , a n d c a r g o
and ballast tanks, i n c l u d i n g i n f o r m a t i o n regarding use o f
h i g h - t e n s i l e steels;
.4 p r e v i o u s E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 4 1 ) ;
.5 r e l e v a n t p r e v i o u s d a m a g e a n d r e p a i r h i s t o r y ;
.6 r e l e v a n t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y a n d i n s p e c t i o n r e p o r t s
f r o m both the Register and the shipowner;
.7 i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e u s e o f ship's h o l d s a n d t a n k s ,
t y p i c a l c a r g o e s a n d o t h e r r e l e v a n t data, a n d f o r o i l t a n k e r s
a n d c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s , c a rgo a n d b a l l a s t h i s t o r y f o r t h e last
3 y e a r s , i n c l u d i n g carriage o f c a rgo u n d e r h e a t e d c o n d i t i o n s ;
.8 d e t a i l s o f t h e i n e r t g a s p l a n t a n d t a n k c l e a n i n g
procedures (for o i l tankers and chemical tankers);
.9 i n f o r m a t i o n a n d o t h e r r e l e v a n t d a t a r e g a r d i n g
c o n v e r s i o n o r m o d i f i c a t i o n o f the ship's cargo a n d ballast
holds/tanks since the t i m e o f construction;
.10 d e s c r i p t i o n a n d h i s t o r y o f t h e c o a t i n g a n d
c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m ( i n c l u d i n g p r e v i o u s class
notations), i f any;
.11 i n s p e c t i o n s b y t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s p e r s o n n e l d u r i n g
the last 3 years w i t h reference t o structural deterioration
i n general, leakages i n tank boundaries and p i p i n g and
condition o f the coating and corrosion protection system,
i f any (for o i l tankers and chemical tankers);
1
P r o v i s i o n s o f 1.3.1 1 . 3 . 6 s h a l l b e a p p l i e d o n l y t o t h e
E S P ships, w h i c h are c o v e r e d b y Sections 2 t o 6 o f t h i s Part.
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.12 i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e r e l e v a n t m a i n t e n a n c e l e v e l
during operation including P S C reports o f inspection
c o n t a i n i n g h u l l r e l a t e d deficiencies, safety m a n a g e m e n t
system non-conformities relating t o hull maintenance,
including t h e associated corrective action(s); a n d
.13 a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n t h a t w i l l h e l p t o i d e n t i f y
suspect areas a n d c r i t i c a l structural areas.
1.3.1.3 T h e s u b m i t t e d s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s h a l l
account f o r a n d comply, as a m i n i m u m , w i t h t h e
requirements f o r close-up survey, thickness measure
ments and tank testing, respectively (and pipeline testing
- f o rchemical tankers) a n d shall contain t h e relevant
i n f o r m a t i o n i n c l u d i n g a t least:
.1 b a s i c i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s h i p a n d m a i n p a r t i c u l a r s ;
.2 m a i n s c a n t l i n g d r a w i n g s o f c a r g o h o l d s , a n d c a r g o
and ballast tanks, including i n f o r m a t i o n regarding use o f
h i g h - t e n s i l e steels;
.3 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t o f h o l d s a n d t a n k s ;
.4 l i s t o f h o l d s a n d t a n k s w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e i r
use, a v a i l a b i l i t y o f c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m a n d
condition o f hard protective coating;
.5 c o n d i t i o n s f o r s u r v e y ( e . g . , i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e
t a n k cleaning, gas freeing, v e n t i l a t i o n , i l l u m i n a t i o n , etc.);
.6 p r o v i s i o n a n d m e t h o d s f o r a c c e s s t o s t r u c t u r e s ;
.7 e q u i p m e n t f o r s u r v e y ;
.8 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f h o l d s , t a n k s a n d areas f o r c l o s e - u p
survey;
.9 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f c r o s s - s e c t i o n s f o r t h i c k n e s s
measurements;
.10 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t a n k s f o r t e s t i n g ;
.11 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e f i r m e n g a g e d i n r e s i d u a l
thickness measurements;
.12 d a m a g e e x p e r i e n c e r e l a t e d t o t h e s h i p i n
question;
.13 c r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l a r e a s a n d s u s p e c t a r e a s , w h e r e
relevant.
1.3.1.4 T h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l n o t i f y t h e s h i p o w n e r o f
the m a x i m u m acceptable structural corrosion d i m i n u t i o n
levels applicable t o t h e ship.
1.3.1.5 U s e m a y a l s o b e m a d e o f t h e G u i d e l i n e s f o r
Technical Assessment o f t h e E S P Ships' H u l l s i n
Conjunction w i t h Planning f o r Special Enhanced H u l l
S u r v e y g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1.3.
1.3.1.6 E n h a n c e d s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s s h a l l b e
forwarded t o R H O ( i f the ship i s n o t registered i n R H O )
or t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e for in-service supervision for
r e v i e w a n d approval n o t later t h a n 1 m o n t h prior t o t h e
prescribed intermediate/special s u r v e y . T h e p r o g r a m m e
is a l l o w e d t o b e r e v i e w e d b y t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h
performed the survey upon authorization from the R S
B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r in-service s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e pro
grammes shall be made i n English a n d m a y include
translation into Russian atthe shipowner's r e q u e s t . I f the
ship is n o t a n d w i l l n o t be engaged i n international
voyages, the programme is allowed t o be made o n l y i n
Russian.
in Service
1.3.2 C o n d i t i o n s f o r s u r v e y .
1.3.2.1 T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e n e c e s s a r y
f a c i l i t i e s f o r a safe e x e c u t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y .
.1 i n o r d e r t o e n a b l e t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r s t o c a r r y
o u t t h e s u r v e y , p r o v i s i o n s f o r p r o p e r a n d safe a c c e s s s h a l l
be agreed b e t w e e n the s h i p o w n e r a n d t h e Register;
.2 d e t a i l s o f t h e m e a n s o f a c c e s s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d i n
the Survey Planning Questionnaire;
.3 i n c a s e s w h e r e t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f s a f e t y a n d
r e q u i r e d access are j u d g e d b y t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r s n o t
to b e adequate, t h e s u r v e y o f the spaces i n v o l v e d s h a l l
not proceed.
1.3.2.2 C a r g o h o l d s , t a n k s a n d o t h e r s p a c e s s h a l l b e
safe f o r a c c e s s . C a r g o h o l d s , t a n k s a n d o t h e r s p a c e s s h a l l
be g a s free a n d p r o p e r l y v e n t i l a t e d . P r i o r t o e n t e r i n g a
t a n k , v o i d o r e n c l o s e d / c o n f i n e d space, i t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d
that the a t m o s p h e r e i n that space i s free f r o m h a z a r d o u s
gas a n d c o n t a i n s s u f f i c i e n t o x y g e n .
1.3.2.3 I n p r e p a r a t i o n f o r s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s
measurements a n dt o a l l o w for a thorough examination,
all spaces s h a l l b e cleaned i n c l u d i n g r e m o v a l f r o m
surfaces o f a l l loose accumulated c o r r o s i o n scale.Spaces
shall b e s u f f i c i e n t l y c l e a n a n d free f r o m w a t e r , scale, dirt,
oil residues, e t c . t o reveal corrosion, deformation,
fractures, damages, o r other structural deterioration as
w e l l as t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o a t i n g . H o w e v e r , those
areas o f structure, w h i c h r e n e w a l h a s already b e e n
decided b y t h e shipowner, need o n l y b e cleaned a n d
descaled t o t h e extent necessary t o determine t h e limits
o f the areas t o b e r e n e w e d .
1.3.2.4 S u f f i c i e n t i l l u m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o
reveal substantial corrosion, d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures,
damages o r other structural deterioration, as w e l l as t h e
condition o f the coating.
1.3.2.5 W h e r e s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g s h a v e b e e n
a p p l i e d , safe a c c e s s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r t h e s u r v e y o r t o
v e r i f y the effectiveness o f the coating and t o carry out a n
assessment o f the conditions o f i n t e r n a l structures, w h i c h
m a y i n c l u d e s p o t r e m o v a l o f t h e c o a t i n g . W h e n safe
access c a n n o t b e p r o v i d e d , t h e soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g
shall be removed.
A s f o r requirements related t o semi-hard coatings,
these coatings, i f already applied, shall n o t b e regarded as
a permission for waiving the annual internal survey o f
the ballast tanks beginning f r o m t h e next special o r
intermediate s u r v e y c o m m e n c e d o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 1 0 ,
w h i c h e v e r c o m e s first.
1.3.2.6 T h e s u r v e y o r ( s ) s h a l l b e a l w a y s a c c o m p a n i e d
b y a t least o n e responsible person, assigned b y t h e
shipowner, experienced i n tank a n d enclosed/confined
spaces i n s p e c t i o n . I n a d d i t i o n , a standby t e a m o f a t least
two persons shall be stationed at the hatch opening o f the
t a n k o r t h e space that i s b e i n g s u r v e y e d . T h e standby
team shall continuously observe t h e w o r k i n t h e tank o r
the space a n d s h a l l k e e p l i f e - s a v i n g a n d e v a c u a t i o n
e q u i p m e n t ready for use.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
1.3.2.7 A c o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l b e a r r a n g e d
b e t w e e n t h e s u r v e y p a r t y i n t h e t a n k o r space b e i n g
e x a m i n e d , t h e responsible officer o n deck a n d , as t h e
case m a y b e , t h e n a v i g a t i n g b r i d g e . T h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n
arrangements shall be maintained throughout the survey.
1.3.3 A c c e s s t o s t r u c t u r e s .
1.3.3.1 F o r o v e r a l l s u r v e y s , m e a n s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d
t o e n a b l e t h e s u r v e y o r t o e x a m i n e t h e s t r u c t u r e i n a safe
and practical way.
1.3.3.2 F o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , o n e o r
m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g m e a n s f o r access, acceptable t o t h e
surveyor, shall be provided:
. 1 p e r m a n e n t s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
.2 t e m p o r a r y s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
See circular .3 l i f t s a n d m o v a b l e p l a t f o r m s ;
.4 b o a t s a n d r a f t s ;
.5 p o r t a b l e l a d d e r s ;
.6 o t h e r e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s .
1.3.3.3 F o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s i n c a r g o h o l d s h e l l
frames o f b u l k carriers (under 1 0 0 0 0 0 deadweight), o n e
o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g m e a n s f o r access, acceptable t o
the surveyor, shall be provided:
. 1 p e r m a n e n t s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
.2 t e m p o r a r y s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
.3 p o r t a b l e l a d d e r s r e s t r i c t e d t o n o t m o r e t h a n 5 m i n
length m a y be accepted f o rsurveys o f l o w e r section o f a
shell frame including brackets;
.4 h y d r a u l i c a r m v e h i c l e s s u c h a s c o n v e n t i o n a l
cherry pickers, lifts a n d m o v a b l e platforms;
.5 b u o y a n t a p p a r a t u s o r r a f t s , p r o v i d e d t h e h o l d
structure i s sufficient t o w i t h s t a n d static loads a t a l l levels
o f water;
.6 o t h e r e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s .
1.3.3.4 F o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f t h e c a r g o h o l d s h e l l
frames o f b u l k carriers ( 1 0 0 0 0 0 deadweight a n d above),
the u s e o f portable ladders i s n o t accepted, a n d o n e o r
m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g m e a n s f o r access, acceptable t o t h e
surveyor, shall be provided:
.1 a t a n n u a l surveys, intermediate surveys o f ships
less t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d t h e first special s u r v e y :
1.1 p e r m a n e n t s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
1.2 t e m p o r a r y s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
1.3 h y d r a u l i c a r m v e h i c l e s , s u c h a s c o n v e n t i o n a l
cherry pickers, lifts a n d m o v a b l e platforms;
1.4 b o a t s o r r a f t s , p r o v i d e d t h e h o l d s t r u c t u r e i s
sufficient t o w i t h s t a n d static loads a t a l l l e v e l s o f w a t e r ;
1.5 o t h e r e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s ;
.2 a t s u b s e q u e n t i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d s p e c i a l s u r v e y s :
2.1 p e r m a n e n t o r t e m p o r a r y s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s
t h r o u g h structures;
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2.2 h y d r a u l i c a r m v e h i c l e s , s u c h a s c o n v e n t i o n a l
cherry pickers f o r surveys o f l o w e r a n d m i d d l e part o f
shell frames as alternative t o staging;
2.3 l i f t s a n d m o v a b l e p l a t f o r m s ;
2.4 b o a t s o r r a f t s , p r o v i d e d t h e h o l d s t r u c t u r e i s
sufficient t o w i t h s t a n d static loads a t a l l l e v e l s o f w a t e r ;
2.5 o t h e r e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s .
Notwithstanding the above requirements, the use o f
a portable ladder fitted w i t h a mechanical device t o
secure the upper e n d o f the ladder is acceptable f o r close-up
s u r v e y o f a l i m i t e d a m o u n t o f frames as required
i n 5.3.2.4.3.2 a n d 5.3.2.4.4.2.
1.3.4 E q u i p m e n t f o r s u r v e y .
1.3.4.1 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l n o r m a l l y b e
carried o u t b y m e a n s o f u l t r a s o n i c test e q u i p m e n t . T h e
accuracy o f t h e equipment shall b e p r o v e n t o t h e
s u r v e y o r as required.
1.3.4.2 O n e o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g f r a c t u r e
detection procedures m a y be required, i f deemed
necessary b y t h e surveyor:
radiographic inspection;
ultrasonic inspection;
magnetic particle inspection;
dye penetrant inspection.
1.3.4.3 E x p l o s i m e t e r , o x y g e n - m e t e r , b r e a t h i n g appa
ratus, lifelines, r i d i n g belts w i t h rope a n d h o o k a n d
whistles together w i t h instructions a n d guidance o n their
use shall b e m a d e available d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y . A safety
check-list shall be provided.
1.3.4.4 A d e q u a t e a n d safe l i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d
f o r t h e safe a n d e f f i c i e n t c o n d u c t o f t h e s u r v e y .
1.3.4.5 A d e q u a t e p r o t e c t i v e c l o t h i n g s h a l l b e m a d e
available a n d used d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y (e.g. safety h e l m e t ,
gloves, safety shoes, etc).
See circular
1.3.5 S u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e .
1.3.5.1 S u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e m a y b e
accepted, p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r i s g i v e n t h e necessary
assistance f r o m t h e personnel
onboard.Necessary
precautions a n d procedures f o r carrying o u t t h e survey
s h a l l b e i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 1 . 3 . 1 t o 1.3.4.
1.3.5.2 A c o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l b e a r r a n g e d
between the survey party i n the tank a n d the responsible
officer o n d e c k . T h i s system shall also include t h e
personnel i n charge o f ballast p u m p h a n d l i n g i f boats o r
rafts are used.
1.3.5.3 A g a s a n a l y z e r , o x y g e n m e t e r , b r e a t h i n g
apparatus, lifeline a n d w h i s t l e s shall b e a t h a n d d u r i n g
the s u r v e y . A safety check-list shall be provided.
1.3.5.4 W h e n r a f t s o r b o a t s w i l l b e u s e d f o r c l o s e - u p
survey, t h e f o l l o w i n g conditions shall b e observed:
.1 o n l y r o u g h duty, inflatable rafts o r boats, h a v i n g
satisfactory residual b u o y a n c y a n d stability even i f o n e
chamber is ruptured, shall b e used;
.2 t h e b o a t o r r a f t s h a l l b e t e t h e r e d t o t h e a c c e s s
ladder a n d a n additional person shall b e stationed d o w n
t h e access ladder w i t h a clear v i e w o f t h e b o a t o r raft;
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.3 a p p r o p r i a t e l i f e j a c k e t s s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e f o r a l l
participants;
.4 t h e s u r f a c e o f w a t e r i n t h e t a n k s h a l l b e c a l m
(under a l l foreseeable conditions t h e expected rise o f
water w i t h i n t h e tank shall n o t exceed 0,25 m ) a n d t h e
water level shall be stationary.On n o account the level o f
the water is rising w h i l e t h e boat o r raft is i n use;
.5 t h e t a n k , h o l d o r s p a c e s h a l l c o n t a i n c l e a n b a l l a s t
water o n l y . E v e n a thin sheen o f o i l o n t h e water is n o t
acceptable;
.6 a t n o t i m e s h a l l t h e w a t e r l e v e l b e a l l o w e d t o b e
w i t h i n 1 m o f the deepest u n d e r d e c k w e b face flat s o that
the s u r v e y t e a m is n o t isolated f r o m a direct escape r o u t e
to t h e tank h a t c h . F i l l i n g t o levels above t h e deck
transverses s h a l l b e o n l y c o n t e m p l a t e d i f a deck access
m a n h o l e is fitted and open i n the bay being examined, so
that a n escape r o u t e f o r the s u r v e y party is available at a l l
t i m e s . O t h e r effective m e a n s o f escape t o t h e deck m a y
be considered;
.7 i f t h e t a n k s ( o r s p a c e s ) a r e c o n n e c t e d b y a
c o m m o n v e n t i n g system, o r inert gas system, t h e tank i n
w h i c h the boat o r raft is used shall b e isolated t o prevent
a transfer o f gas f r o m other tanks ( o r spaces).
1.3.5.5 S u r v e y s o f t a n k s b y m e a n s o f b o a t s o r r a f t s
m a y o n l y be undertaken w i t h t h e agreement o f t h e
surveyor, w h o shall take into account t h e safety
arrangements provided, including weather forecasting
and ship response i n reasonable sea conditions, and w h e n
the expected rise o f water i n t h e t a n k does n o t exceed
0,25 m .
1.3.5.6 B o a t s o r r a f t s a l o n e m a y b e a l l o w e d f o r
s u r v e y o f the u n d e r d e c k areas f o r t a n k s a n d spaces, i f the
w e b h e i g h t o f f r a m e m e m b e r s i s 1,5 m o r l e s s .
1.3.5.7 W h e r e t h e w e b h e i g h t o f f r a m e m e m b e r s i s
o v e r 1,5 m , b o a t s a n d r a f t s m a y b e u s e d , p r o v i d e d t h a t
the f o l l o w i n g requirements are met:
.1 t h e coating o f underdeck m e m b e r s i s i n G O O D
c o n d i t i o n a n d has n o signs o f wear;
.2 p e r m a n e n t m e a n s o f a c c e s s f o r safe e n t r y a n d e x i t
i n each f r a m i n g i s provided.
S u c h m e a n s o f access s h a l l b e :
a vertical ladder p r o v i d i n g w a l k w a y i m m e d i a t e l y
f r o m t h e deck a n d a small p l a t f o r m shall b e installed
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m b e l o w t h e deck i n each f r a m i n g ; o r
ladders o f t h e permanent l o n g i t u d i n a l p l a t f o r m i n
each t a n k e n d p r o v i d i n g access t o t h e deck.
T h e p l a t f o r m shall, for the full length o f the tank, b e
arranged i n level w i t h , o r above, t h e m a x i m u m water
level needed for rafting o f under deck structure.For this
purpose, the ullage corresponding t o the m a x i m u m water
level shall be assumed not m o r e than 3 m f r o m the deck
plate measured at the m i d s p a n o f deck transverses and i n
the m i d d l e l e n g t h o f the t a n k (refer t o F i g . 1.3.5.7).
I f neither o f t h e above conditions are m e t , then
staging o r a n "other equivalent means" shall be provided
for t h e s u r v e y o f the u n d e r deck areas.
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if
F i g . 1.3.5.7
1.3.5.8 A p p l i c a t i o n o f b o a t s o r r a f t s o n l y , a s
s p e c i f i e d i n 1.3.5.5 a n d 1.3.5.6 does n o t e x c l u d e t h e i r
use w i t h i n t h e tank length during t h e survey.
1.3.6 S u r v e y P l a n n i n g M e e t i n g .
1.3.6.1 P r o p e r p r e p a r a t i o n a n d c l o s e c o - o p e r a t i o n
between t h e attending surveyor(s) a n d t h e shipowner's
representatives onboard prior t o a n d during t h e survey
a r e a n e s s e n t i a l p a r t i n t h e safe a n d e f f i c i e n t c o n d u c t o f
the s u r v e y . D u r i n g t h e survey o n board safety meetings
shall b e held regularly.
1.3.6.2 P r i o r t o c o m m e n c e m e n t o f a n y p a r t o f t h e
renewal a n d intermediate survey, a survey planning
meeting shall b e held between the attending surveyor(s),
the shipowner's representative i n attendance, t h e thick
ness m e a s u r e m e n t f i r m operator (as applicable) a n d t h e
master o f the ship o r the representative(s) h a v i n g relevant
qualification a n d appointed b y t h e master o r t h e
s h i p o w n e r f o r t h e purpose t o ascertain that a l l t h e
a r r a n g e m e n t s e n v i s a g e d i n t h e E S P a r e i n place, s o as t o
e n s u r e t h e safe a n d e f f i c i e n t c o n d u c t o f t h e s u r v e y w o r k
to b e carried o u t (refer also t o 1.5.1.2).
1.3.6.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g i s a n i n d i c a t i v e l i s t o f i t e m s
that shall b e addressed i n t h e meeting:
.1 schedule o f the ship (i.e. t h e v o y a g e , d o c k i n g a n d
u n d o c k i n g manoeuvres, periods alongside, cargo a n d
ballast operations, etc.);
.2 p r o v i s i o n s a n d a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a
s u r e m e n t s (i.e. access, cleaning/de-scaling, i l l u m i n a t i o n ,
ventilation, personal safety);
.3 e x t e n t o f t h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s ;
.4 a c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a ( r e f e r t o t h e l i s t o f m i n i m u m
thicknesses);
.5 e x t e n t o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e
m e n t considering t h e coating c o n d i t i o n a n d suspect
areas/areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n ;
.6 e x e c u t i o n o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s ;
.7 t a k i n g r e p r e s e n t a t i v e r e a d i n g s i n g e n e r a l a n d
where uneven corrosion/pitting is found;
.8 m a p p i n g o f a r e a s o f s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n ;
.9 c o m m u n i c a t i o n b e t w e e n a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r ( s ) t h e
thickness measurement f i r m operator(s) a n d shipowner
representative(s) concerning findings.
1.3.6.4
T h e results o f t h e meeting shall b e
documented i n t h e appropriate report.
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Appendix 1.3
GUIDELINES ON T E C H N I C A L A S S E S S M E N T O F T H EE S PSHIPS'
IN C O N J U N C T I O N W I T H P L A N N I N G
FOR SPECIAL ENHANCED HULL SURVEY
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 T h e s e G u i d e l i n e s c o n t a i n i n f o r m a t i o n a n d
suggestions concerning assessment o f technical condition, w h i c h m a y b e o f use i n conjunction w i t h p l a n n i n g
o f special enhanced h u l l surveys o f the E S P ships.
2.1 P u r p o s e .
The purpose o f these Guidelines f o r technical
assessment i s t o assist i n i d e n t i f y i n g c r i t i c a l structural
areas, n o m i n a t i n g suspect areas a n d i n f o c u s i n g a t t e n t i o n
on structural elements, w h i c h m a yb e particularly
susceptible t o wastage o r d a m a g e . T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n
m a y b e u s e f u l i n n o m i n a t i n g locations, areas a n d t a n k s
for thickness measurements, close-up s u r v e y a n d t a n k
testing.
C r i t i c a l structural areas a r e locations, w h i c h h a v e
been identified f r o m calculations to require m o n i t o r i n g or
f r o m t h e service h i s t o r y o f the subject ship o r f r o m
s i m i l a r o r sister ships t o b e sensitive t o c r a c k i n g ,
buckling o r corrosion, w h i c h m a y impair the structural
integrity o f the ship.
2.2 M i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s .
H o w e v e r , these Guidelines shall n o t b e used t o
reduce the requirements pertaining to thickness measure
ments, close-up survey and t a n k testing specified i n the
relevant chapters o f Sections 2 - 6 o f the present Rules,
w h i c h s h a l l b e , i n a l l cases, c o m p l i e d w i t h a s t h e
minimum.
2.3 T i m i n g .
A s w i t h other aspects o f s u r v e y p l a n n i n g , t h e
technical assessments described i n these Guidelines shall
be w o r k e d o u t b y the s h i p o w n e r or operator o f the ship i n
cooperation w i t h t h e Register w e l l i n advance o f the
c o m m e n c e m e n t o f special survey, i . e . a t least 1 2 t o
15 m o n t h s b e f o r e t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n d u e d a t e .
2.4 A s p e c t s t o b e c o n s i d e r e d .
W h i l e n o m i n a t i n g the t a n k s a n d areas subjected t o
assessment o f technical condition, w h i c h include quanti
tative o r qualitative evaluation o f relative risks o f
possible deterioration, special attention shall b e g i v e n
to the f o l l o w i n g aspects:
.1 d e s i g n f e a t u r e s , s u c h a s s t r e s s l e v e l s o n v a r i o u s
structural elements, design details a n d extent o f use o f
h i g h tensile steel;
HULLS
.2 f o r m e r h i s t o r y w i t h r e s p e c t t o c o r r o s i o n , d e f o r m a
t i o n a n d repairs for the particular ship, as w e l l as s i m i l a r
ships, w h e r e available;
.3 i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e t y p e s o f c a r g o e s c a r r i e d , u s e o f
h o l d s / t a n k s f o r receipt o f cargo/ballast, c o r r o s i o n protec
t i o n o f holds and tanks, and c o n d i t i o n o f coating, i f any.
Technical assessment o f risk o f susceptibility t o
damage o r deterioration o f various structural elements
a n d areas shall b e p e r f o r m e d o n the basis o f r e c o g n i z e d
principles a n d t a k i n g into account t h e practice o f
technical supervision.
3 TECHNICAL
ASSESSMENT
3.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e f o l l o w i n g p o s s i b l e defects m a y b e t h e s u b j e c t o f
technical assessment i n connection w i t h planning o f
surveys: corrosion, buckling and cracks.Contact damages
are n o t n o r m a l l y c o v e r e d b y t h e s u r v e y p l a n , s i n c e t h e y are
usually n o t e d i n accident
reportsandassumedtobedealt
w i t h as a n o r m a l routine b y the surveyor.
The schematic block-diagram o f technical condition
assessment a n d survey p l a n n i n g process is s h o w n i n F i g . 3 . 1 .
The approach is basically a n evaluation o f the risk
based o n the k n o w l e d g e and experience related to design
and corrosion.
The design shall be considered w i t h respect t o
structural details, w h i c h m a y b e susceptible t o b u c k l i n g
or c r a c k i n g as a r e s u l t o f v i b r a t i o n , h i g h stress l e v e l s o r
fatigue.
C o r r o s i o n i s related t o t h e ageing process a n d is
c l o s e l y connected w i t h the q u a l i t y o f c o r r o s i o n protec
t i o n during t h e ship construction, a n d subsequent
maintenance i n s e r v i c e . C o r r o s i o n m a y also lead t o
cracking and/or buckling.
3.2 M e t h o d s .
3.2.1 D e s i g n d e t a i l s .
D a m a g e experience related t o the ship i n question
a n d s i m i l a r ships, w h e r e available, i s the m a i n source o f
information to beused i n the survey planning process.In
addition, a selection o f structural details f r o m the design
drawings shall be included.
Typical damage experience t o b e considered shall
consist o f number, extent, location a n d frequency o f
cracks, as w e l l as l o c a t i o n o f buckles.
This information m a y be found i n the previous
survey reports and/or the results o f the shipowner's o w n
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Input:
Drawings, Reports,
Acceptable Corrosion
Allowance
Collection of Informatior
Coating Condition
Usage of Tanks
Corrosion Risk
Analyse:
Hull Damage
This Ship
Coating condition
Usage of Tanks
Analyse Hull
Damage for
Similar Ships
Where Available
Corrosiori Damage
This Ship
Hull Damage :
General Experience
Corrosiori Damage
S i m i l a r S liip w h e r e
Available
Survey
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i n s p e c t i o n s . T h e defects s h a l l b e analyzed, n o t e d a n d
marked o n drawings.
I n addition, experience o f the ships' o p e r a t i o n shall
be u t i l i z e d . A l s o , reference shall b e m a d e t o t h e
I A C S publications, w h i c h contain a catalogue o f typical
damages a n d proposed repair methods f o r various
structural members.
T h e r e v i e w o f structural drawings, i n addition t o
application o f the above-mentioned I A C S publications,
shall include checking o f typical structural members
w h e r e cracking h a s been e x p e r i e n c e d . D u r i n g repair o f
d a m a g e d structures a n d areas, as w e l l as f o r p r e v e n t i o n
o f possible damages, the factors c o n t r i b u t i n g to damages
shall b e carefully considered.
Special attention shall b e paid to the structures m a d e
o f h i g h tensile s t e e l s . H u l l members s h o w i n g g o o d
service experience, w h e r e o r d i n a r y m i l d steel h a s been
used, m a y b e m o r e susceptible t o damage w h e n h i g h
tensile steel a n d its h i g h e r associated stresses are u t i l i z e d .
Stress calculations o f t y p i c a l essential assemblies
and members shall be carried out i n compliance w i t h the
requirements o f Part I I "Hull" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships and
the Strength Standards for Sea-Going Ships.
T h e selected areas o f a structure i d e n t i f i e d w i t h use
o f the above requirements shall be recorded and m a r k e d
on the drawings t o be included i n the Survey
Programme.
3.2.2 C o r r o s i o n .
I n order t o evaluate corrosion risks, t h e f o l l o w i n g
i n f o r m a t i o n shall b e generally considered:
.1 usage o f tanks, h o l d s a n d spaces;
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.2 c o n d i t i o n o f c o a t i n g s ;
.3 c l e a n i n g a n d w a s h i n g p r o c e d u r e s f o r t a n k s a n d
holds;
.4 p r e v i o u s c o r r o s i o n d a m a g e s ;
.5 b a l l a s t u s e a n d t i m e f o r c a r g o h o l d s a n d t a n k s ;
.6 r i s k o f c o r r o s i o n i n c a r g o h o l d s , a n d c a r g o a n d
ballast tanks;
.7 l o c a t i o n o f h e a t e d t a n k s ;
.8 l o c a t i o n o f b a l l a s t t a n k s a d j a c e n t t o h e a t e d f u e l o i l
tanks.
T h e evaluation o f corrosion risks shall be based o n
the above i n f o r m a t i o n together w i t h t h e relevant
i n f o r m a t i o n o n the anticipated c o n d i t i o n o f the ship as
derived from t h e i n f o r m a t i o n collected i n order t o
prepare the S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e a n d the age o f the ship.
T h e v a r i o u s h o l d s , tanks a n d spaces shall b e listed
w i t h the corrosion risks nominated accordingly.
3.2.3 L o c a t i o n s f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s
measurements.
O n the basis o f the table o f corrosion risks and the
evaluation o f design experience, the locations for initial
close-up survey a n d h u l l cross-sections f o r thickness
measurements m a y be nominated.
T h e h u l l cross-sections subject to thickness measure
ments shall n o r m a l l y be nominated i n tanks, holds and
spaces w h e r e c o r r o s i o n r i s k is j u d g e d t o b e the highest.
T h e n o m i n a t i o n o f tanks, h o l d s a n d spaces f o r closeup s u r v e y shall be, initially, based o n the c o r r o s i o n risk,
and shall include t h e ballast t a n k s . S e l e c t i o n shall be
based o n the principle that the risk is increased b y the
ship's age a n d t h a t i n s u f f i c i e n t o r u n r e l i a b l e i n f o r m a t i o n
is also a n i m p o r t a n t factor f o r c a r r y i n g o u t the survey.
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Appendix 1.3-1
SURVEY
PROGRAMME
N a m e o f ship:
I M O number:
F l a g State:
Port o f registry:
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight, metric tonnes:
L e n g t h between perpendiculars, m :
Shipbuilder:
Hull number:
Classification Society:
Class I D :
Date o f b u i l d o f the ship:
Shipowner:
Thickness measurement firm:
PREAMBLE
1.1 S c o p e .
1.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e c o v e r s t h e m i
n i m u m extent o f o v e r a l l surveys, close-up surveys, thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d p r e s s u r e t e s t i n g w i t h i n t h e c a r g o area,
c a r g o t a n k s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g f o r e a n d aft p e a k t a n k s ,
required b y International Code o n the Enhanced Programme
o f Inspections during Surveys o f B u l k Carriers a n d O i l
Tankers, 2011 ( E S P Code) ( M O Resolution A . 1 0 4 9 ( 2 7 ) ) o r
I A C S U R Z 1 0 . L Z 1 0 . 2 , Z 1 0 . 3 , Z 1 0 . 4 , Z 1 0 . 5 , a s applicable.
1.1.2 T h e a r r a n g e m e n t s a n d s a f e t y a s p e c t s o f t h e
survey shall b e acceptable t o the attending surveyors.
1.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n .
A l l documents used i n the development o f the
survey programme shall be available onboard during the
s u r v e y as r e q u i r e d b y 1.4.
4 CONDITIONS F O R SURVEY
7 SURVEY
REQUIREMENTS
7.1 O v e r a l l s u r v e y .
T h i s section o f the survey p r o g r a m m e shall identify
a n d l i s t t h e spaces t h a t s h a l l u n d e r g o a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y f o r
the ship i n accordance w i t h 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 3 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 4 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 5.2.3.1
o r 6 . 2 . 3 . 1 , as applicable.
7.2 C l o s e - u p s u r v e y .
This section o f the survey programme shall identify
and list the h u l l structures that shall undergo a close-up
survey for the ship i n accordance w i t h 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 3.2.3.1,
4 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 5.2.3.2 o r 6.2.3.2, as applicable.
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10 M I N I M U M T H I C K N E S S O F H U L L
STRUCTURES
Table
Area o r location
Deck
Plating
Longitudinals
L o n g i t u d i n a l girders
Cross deck plating
Cross deck stiffeners
Bottom
Plating
Longitudinals
L o n g i t u d i n a l girders
Inner bottom
Plating
Longitudinals
L o n g i t u d i n a l girders
Floors
Ship side in w a y of topside tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
Ship side in w a y of hopper side tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
Ship side in w a y of double hull
Plating
Longitudinals o r ordinary frames
L o n g i t u d i n a l girders
Ship side in w a y of tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
L o n g i t u d i n a l stringers
Ship side in w a y of cargo holds
Plating
Side frames webs
Side frames flanges
U p p e r brackets webs
U p p e r bracket flanges
L o w e r bracket webs
L o w e r bracket flanges
L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d (inside)
Plating
Longitudinals o r ordinary frames
L o n g i t u d i n a l girders
Transverse bulkheads
Plating
Stiffeners
Upper stool plating
U p p e r stool stiffeners
L o w e r stool plating
L o w e r stool stiffeners
Transverse w e b frames, floors a n d stringers
Plating
Flanges
Original as-built
thickness, m m
Minimum
thickness, m m
1.3-1.1
Substantial corrosion
thickness, m m
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O r i g i n a l as b u i l t
thickness, m m
Minimum
thickness, m m
Substantial corrosion
thickness, m m
Stiffeners
Cross ties
Flanges
Webs
Transverse w e b frames in topside tanks
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Transverse w e b frames in double hull
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Transverse w e b frames in hopper tanks
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Hatch covers
Plating
Stiffeners
Hatch coamings
Plating
Stiffeners
1
F o r ships b u i l t u n d e r t h e I A C S C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l
R u l e s ( C S R ships), the r e n e w a l thickness (t ) o f the h u l l
structure e l e m e n t s i s i n d i c a t e d i n t h e a p p r o p r i a t e d r a w i n g s .
ren
11 T H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T
This
changes,
thickness
Planning
FIRM
12 D A M A G E E X P E R I E N C E R E L A T E D T O T H E S H I P
Table
1.3-1.2
Possible cause, i f k n o w n
Description o f the
damages
Location
Repair
Date o f repair
Table
1.3-1.3
H u l l d a m a g e s f o r sister o r s i m i l a r s h i p s (if a v a i l a b l e ) i n t h e c a s e o f d e s i g n r e l a t e d d a m a g e
T a n k o r space n u m b e r o r area
Possible cause, i f k n o w n
Description o f the
damages
Location
Repair
Date o f repair
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13 A R E A S I D E N T I F I E D W I T H S U B S T A N T I A L
F R O M PREVIOUS SURVEYS
CORROSION
14 C R I T I C A L S T R U C T U R A L A R E A S A N D S U S P E C T
AREAS
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1 . P a r a g r a p h 1.3.1.3 o f t h i s P a r t o f t h e R u l e s r e q u i r e s
that m a i n structural plans o f cargo holds and ballast tanks
(scantling drawings), including i n f o r m a t i o n regarding
use o f h i g h tensile steel, t o b e a v a i l a b l e . T h i s A p p e n d i x
o f the survey p r o g r a m m e shall identify and list the m a i n
structural plans, w h i c h f o r m part o f t h e survey
programme.
2. T h e S u r v e y P l a n n i n g Q u e s t i o n n a i r e ( r e f e r t o
A p p e n d i x 1.3-2), w h i c h h a s b e e n s u b m i t t e d b y t h e
shipowner.
3. P a r t " O t h e r d o c u m e n t a t i o n " o f t h e p r o g r a m m e
shall identify and list any other documentation that forms
part o f the drawings.
Prepared b y the shipowner i n co-operation w i t h the
Register f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 1.3.1.3:
15 O T H E R R E L E V A N T C O M M E N T S A N D I N F O R M A T I O N
Date
(name and signature o f authorized shipowner's representative)
Date
(name and signature o f authorized representative o f the Register).
Appendix 1.3-2
SURVEY PLANNING
T h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o nw i l l enable the shipowner
i n co-operation w i t h the Register t o develop a survey
p r o g r a m m e c o m p l y i n g w i t h the requirements o f 1.3-1. I t
is essential that the s h i p o w n e r p r o v i d e s , w h e n complet
ing t h e present questionnaire, up-to-date information.
T h e present questionnaire, w h e n completed, shall
provide all information and material required b y E S P
Code ( I M O Resolution A . 1 0 4 9 ( 2 7 ) ) or I A C S U R Z 1 0 . 1 ,
Z 1 0 . 2 , Z 1 0 . 3 , Z 1 0 . 4 , Z 1 0 . 5 , as applicable.
PARTICULARS
Ship's name:
I M O number:
F l a g State:
Port o f registry:
QUESTIONNAIRE
Shipowner:
Classification Society:
Class I D :
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight, metric tonnes:
Date o f build:
T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l i n d i c a t e i n T a b l e s 1.3-2.1 1.3-2.2,
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship t y p e , t h e m e a n s o f access t o t h e
structures subject t o close-up s u r v e y a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t . A close-up survey is a n e x a m i n a t i o n
w h e r e t h e details o f s t r u c t u r a l c o m p o n e n t s are w i t h i n t h e
close v i s u a l inspection range o f the attending surveyor,
i.e. n o r m a l l y w i t h i n r e a c h o f h a n d .
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Table
1.3-2.1
Tank N o .
Structure
F.P.
Fore peak
A.P.
A f t peak
W i n g tanks
U n d e r deck
Side shell and framing
B o t t o m transverse
L o n g i t u d i n a l girders
Transverse bulkheads
Centre tanks
U n d e r deck
B o t t o m transverse
Transverse bulkheads
C (Cargo)/
B (Ballast)
Temporary
staging
Rafts
Ladders
Direct
access
Table
1.3-2.2
Structure
F.P.
Fore peak
A.P.
After peak
Cargo holds
H a t c h side c o a m i n g s
Topside sloping plate
Upper stool plating
Cross deck
Side shell, frames a n d brackets
D o u b l e skin tank plating (where applicable)
Transverse bulkhead
Hopper tank platting
L o w e r stool
Tank top
Topside tanks
U n d e r d e c k structure
Side shell a n d structure
Sloping plate a n d structure
Webs and bulkheads
Hopper tanks
Double
s i d e Side shell a n d structure
skin
t a n k s Inner skin a n d structure
Webs and bulkheads
( w h e r e
applicable)
D o u b l e b o t t o m structure
U p p e r stool internal structure
L o w e r stool internal structure
U n d e r d e c k a n d structure
W i n g tanks o f Side shell a n d structure
ore
c a r r i e r s Side shell vertical w e b a n d structure
( w h e r e
L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d a n d structure
applicable)
L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d w e b a n d structure
B o t t o m plating a n d structure
Cross ties/stringers
Temporary
staging
Rafts
Ladders
Direct
access
Other means
(please
specify)
Permanent
means o f
access
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SHIPOWNER'S
INSPECTIONS
U s i n g a f o r m a t s i m i l a r t o t h a t o f T a b l e 1.3-2.3
( w h i c h i s g i v e n as a n e x a m p l e ) , t h e s h i p o w n e r shall
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Tank/Hold No.
Corrosion
protection
Coating
extent
2
Coating
condition
Structural
deterioration
1.3-2.3
N a m e o f shipowner's representative:
Signature:
Date:
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
N a m e a n d address o f t h e approved
measurement firm:
thickness
.
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1.4 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O N B O A R D T H E E S P S H I P S
.2 m a i n s t r u c t u r a l p l a n s o f c a r g o h o l d s a n d b a l l a s t
tanks (for C S R ships these plans shall include f o r each
structural e l e m e n t b o t h t h e as-built a n d r e n e w a l thickness (t ).
A n y t h i c k n e s s f o r v o l u n t a r y a d d i t i o n (t
) shall also
be c l e a r l y indicated o n t h e p l a n s . T h e m i d s h i p section
p l a n t o be supplied o n board t h e ship shall include t h e
m i n i m u m allowable h u l l girder sectional properties f o r
h o l d transverse section i n a l l cargo holds);
.3 p r e v i o u s r e p a i r h i s t o r y ;
.4 c a r g o a n d b a l l a s t h i s t o r y ;
.5 u s a g e o f i n e r t g a s s y s t e m a n d t a n k c l e a n i n g
procedures;
.6 r e s u l t s o f i n s p e c t i o n s p e r f o r m e d b y t h e s h i p b o a r d
personnel w i t h the a i m of:
.6.1 d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f s t r u c t u r a l g e n e r a l w e a r ;
.6.2 d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f l e a k a g e s i n b u l k h e a d s a n d
piping;
.6.3 c h e c k i n g o f c o n d i t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n
system, i f any;
.7 a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n i n a s s i s t a n c e t o i d e n t i f y t h e
critical structural areas and/or suspect areas r e q u i r i n g
inspection.
1.4.4 R e v i e w o f t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d .
1.4.4.1 P r i o r t o s u r v e y , t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l c h e c k t h e
completeness o f t h e documentation o n board a n d its
See circular
contents as t h e basis f o r survey.
Appendix 1.4
ren
1.4.1 G e n e r a l .
1.4.1.1 F o r t h e E S P s h i p s , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l
supply, provide avialability a n d maintainance o n board
o f t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n s p e c i f i e d i n 1 . 4 . 2 a n d 1.4.3 w h i c h
shall be readily available f o rthe surveyor.
1.4.1.2 T h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e k e p t o n b o a r d
See circular d u r i n g t h e s e r v i c e l i f e o f t h e s h i p .
1.4.2 S h i p ' s file.
1.4.2.1 S h i p ' s f i l e o f t h e E S P s h i p , w h e r e i n t h e
Register survey reports are kept, shall be part o f t h e
documentation o n board a n d shall include:
.1 h u l l s u r v e y reports;
.2 E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y ( C o n d i t i o n E v a l u a t i o n
Report) (form 6.3.41);
.3 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s r e p o r t s .
1.4.2.2 S h i p ' s f i l e o f t h e E S P s h i p s h a l l b e a l s o
available at the shipowner a n d i n the R SBranch Office
for in-service supervision.
See circular
1.4.3 A d d i t i o n a l d o c u m e n t s .
The following additional documents shall be kept o n
b o a r d t h e E S P ships:
.1 S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e , as r e q u i r e d b y 1.3.1, f o r t h e
previous special o r intermediate survey completed;
vol
add
REPORT
:
Ship Name:
,
O W N E R S I N S P E C T I O N R E P O R T Structural
condition
/
For Tank/Hold No.:
:
/Deck:
/Side:
Grade of steel:
/Bottom:
. /Long.bhd:
/
Defects/Elements
Cracks
Buckles
Corrosion
Coating condition
Pitting
/
Mod./Repair
Deck
Bottom
Side
Long. bulkheads
Transv. bulkheads
:
Repairs carried out due to:
, :
Thickness measurements carried out, dates:
:
Results in general:
:
Overdue surveys:
:
Outstanding conditions of class:
/ Comments:
/Date of inspection:
/Inspected b y :
/Signature:
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1.5 P R O C E D U R E S F O R T H I C K N E S S
MEASUREMENTS
1.5.1 G e n e r a l .
1.5.1.1 T h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s r e q u i r e d , i f n o t
carried o u t b y t h e R e g i s t e r itself, shall b e carried o u t o n
board t h e ship a n d witnessed b y t h e surveyor t o t h e
Register (refer t o A p p e n d i x 3 3 t o t h e Guidelines).
T h e thickness measurements m a y be carried o u t b y
the surveyors t o t h e Register, provided they have t h e
proper qualification certificates issued b y t h e Personnel
Training Department o f R H O .
1.5.1.2 T h e f i r m e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s
shall participate i n t h e survey p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g t o be
held prior t o survey.
1.5.1.3 T h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f s t r u c t u r e s i n
the areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y s s h a l l b e carried o u t
simultaneously w i t h these close-up surveys.
1.5.1.4 I n a l l c a s e s t h e e x t e n t o f t h e t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s shall b e sufficient as t o represent t h e
actual average condition.
1.5.2 R e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e f i r m e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s
measurements.
1.5.2.1 T h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
See circular
out b y a competent firm recognized b y the Register i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s g i v e n i n 1.6.
1.5.3 R e p o r t i n g .
1.5.3.1 A t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e
p r e p a r e d . T h e report shall contain t h e information o n
l o c a t i o n o f measurements, thicknesses measured, as w e l l as
the relevant as-built thicknesses.Furthermore, t h e report
shall contain t h e date o f carrying o u t t h e measurements,
type o f equipment used f o r measurements, names o f
personnel and their qualification.The report shall be signed
b y t h e operator w h o h a s carried o u t thickness measurem e n t s . T h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t report shall also m e e t the
p r i n c i p l e s stated i n A p p e n d i x 2 - 1 t o t h e p r e s e n t R u l e s .
1.5.3.2 T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l r e v i e w t h e f i n a l t h i c k n e s s
measurement report a n d certify t h e cover page w i t h
signature a n d stamp.
1.6 P R O C E D U R E S F O R R E C O G N I T I O N
O F F I R M S E N G A G E D I NT H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T S
OF HULL STRUCTURES
1.6.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
1.6.1.1 T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l y t o p r o c e d u r e o f
recognition o f t h e firms engaged i n the thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures o f the ships.
1.6.2 P r o c e d u r e s f o r r e c o g n i t i o n .
1.6.2.1 S u b m i s s i o n o f d o c u m e n t s .
F o l l o w i n g documents shall be submitted t o t h e
Register f o r approval:
o u t l i n e o f firms, e.g. o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d m a n a g e m e n t
structure;
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1.7 R E Q U I R E M E N T F O R T H E E S P S U R V E Y S ( I A C S P R 2 0 )
1.7.1 T h e o b j e c t i v e o f t h i s r e q u i r e m e n t i s t o i m p r o v e
the q u a l i t y o f s u r v e y s . T a k i n g i n t o consideration, t h e size
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T h i s r e q u i r e s that, at least, t w o e x c l u s i v e s u r v e y o r s s h a l l
attend simultaneously o n board t o j o i n t l y p e r f o r m t h e
required surveys.
T h o u g h each attending surveyor is not required t o
p e r f o r m a l l aspects o f t h e required survey, t h e y are
required to consult w i t h each other and to do j o i n t overall
and close-up surveys to the extent necessary to determine
the c o n d i t i o n o f the s h i p . T h e scope o f these surveys
shall be sufficient for the surveyors t o agree o n actions
required to complete the survey w i t h respect to renewals,
repairs, a n d other r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o r conditions o f
class.Each surveyor is required t o co-sign t h e survey
report o r indicate their concurrence i n a n equivalent
m a n n e r . T h e onboard attendance o f t w o surveyors t o the
Register shall be documented i n the Survey Report.
T h e f o l l o w i n g surveys m a y be witnessed b y a single
surveyor:
.1 thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s carried o u t i n accordance
with theprovisions o f Appendix 33 t o the Guidelines
( I A C S P R 19);
.2 l e a k a g e t e s t i n g o f t a n k s ;
.3 r e p a i r s c a r r i e d o u t i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
or special h u l l classification surveys, the scope o f w h i c h
have been agreed u p o n b y the required t w o surveyors
during the course o f the surveys.
in Service
1.8 N U M B E R A N D L O C A T I O N S O F M E A S U R E M E N T S
F O R C S RB U L K C A R R I E R S A N D O I LT A N K E R S ( R E F E R
T O T H EINSTRUCTION ON R E S I D U A L T H I C K N E S S
M E A S U R E M E N T S O F SHIPS HULLS)
1.8.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
T h e present requirements o n l y apply t o ships built
under the C o m m o n Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers
and C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r Double H u l l O i l
T a n k e r s . F o r ships n o t built under I A C S C S R , t h e
requirements for number and locations o f measurements
are a c c o r d i n g t o A p p e n d i x 2 t o t h e p r e s e n t R u l e s a n d
Instruction o n Residual Thickness Measurements o f
Ships H u l l s depending o n ship's age a n d structural
elements concerned.
1.8.2 N u m b e r o f m e a s u r e m e n t s .
Considering t h e extent o fthickness measurements
according t o the different structural elements o f the ship
and surveys (special, intermediate a n d annual), t h e
locations o f the points t o b e m e a s u r e d are g i v e n f o r the
m o s t i m p o r t a n t items o f the structure.
1.8.3 L o c a t i o n s o f m e a s u r e m e n t s .
T a b l e s 1 . 8 . 1 a n d 1.8.2 p r o v i d e e x p l a n a t i o n s a n d / o r
interpretations for the application o f those requirements
indicated i n t h e present Rules, w h i c h refer t o b o t h
systematic thickness measurements o f items related t o
the global h u l l girder strength a n d specific measurements
connected t o close-up surveys.
Figs. 5.2.1 t o 5.3.11 o f t h e Instruction o n Residual
T h i c k n e s s M e a s u r e m e n t s o f S h i p s H u l l s are p r o v i d e d t o
facilitate the explanations and/or interpretations g i v e n i n
T a b l e s 1.8.1 a n d 1.8.2.
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T a b l e 1.8.1
Interpretations of requirements for the locations a n d n u m b e r of points to b em e a s u r e d for C S R b u l k carriers
Item
Interpretation
F i g u r e reference
A l l cargo
coamings.
I n c l u d i n g plates a n d stiffeners.
h o l d hatch covers a n d
hI
'll
I
Transverse
holds.
bulkheads
O n e transverse
cargo h o l d .
bulkhead
i n cargo
i n each
136
Interpretation
Figure reference
D e s p i t e I A C S i n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t h e n u m b e r a n d l o c a t i o n s o f p o i n t s t o b e m e a s u r e d s h a l l b e n o t less t h a n t h o s e d e f i n e d i n t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n
Residual Thickness Measurements o f Ships Hulls.
T a b l e 1.8.2
Interpretations o f requirements for the locations a n d n u m b e r o f points to b em e a s u r e d for C S R oil tankers (double skin)
Item
Interpretation
Selected plates.
Figure reference
A l l d e c k , b o t t o m p l a t e s a n d w i n d - A t least t w o p o i n t s o n e a c h p l a t e t o b e t a k e n e i t h e r a t e a c h 1/4
and-water strakes.
e x t r e m i t y o f plate o r at representative areas o f average
corrosion.
Transverse section.
Transverse rings
ballast tanks.
M e a s u r e m e n t s t o b e t a k e n o n a l l l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s such as
plating, l o n g i t u d i n a l s a n d girders a t t h e deck, side, b o t t o m ,
l o n g i t u d i n a l bulkheads, inner b o t t o m a n d hopper.
O n e p o i n t to b e taken o n each p l a t e . B o t h w e b and flange to b e
measured o n longitudinals, i f applicable.
F o r t a n k e r s o l d e r t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f age:
w i t h i n 0 , 1 D ( w h e r e D isthe ship's m o u l d e d depth) o f the deck
and b o t t o m at each transverse section t o be measured, every
l o n g i t u d i n a l a n d girder shall b e m e a s u r e d o n the w e b a n d face
plate, and every plate shall b e measured at one p o i n t b e t w e e n
longitudinals.
Transverse
tanks.
bulkheads
Transverse
tanks.
bulkheads
i n cargo
D e s p i t e I A C S i n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t h e n u m b e r a n d l o c a t i o n s o f p o i n t s t o b e m e a s u r e d s h a l l b e n o t less t h a n t h o s e d e f i n e d i n t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n
Residual Thickness Measurements o f Ships Hulls.
" T r a n s v e r s e r i n g s " m e a n s a l l transverse m a t e r i a l appearing i n a cross-section o f the ship's h u l l , i n w a y o f a d o u b l e b o t t o m floor, v e r t i c a l
w e b and deck transverse (definition f r o m C S R ) .
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1.9 A C C E P T A N C E
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CRITERIA
1.9.1 G e n e r a l .
1.9.1.1 F o r s h i p s b u i l t u n d e r t h e I A C S C o m m o n
Structural Rules, t h e acceptance criteria are according t o
Chapter 13 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural R u l e s f o r B u l k
Carriers a n d Section 12 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural Rules
for D o u b l e H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h is applicable) a s
s p e c i f i e d i n 1.9.2, 1.9.3 a n d 1 . 9 . 4 g i v e n b e l o w .
1.9.1.2 F o r s h i p s n o t b u i l t u n d e r t h e I A C S C o m m o n
Structural Rules, t h e acceptance criteria are according t o
the R S R u l e s and/or specific I A C S U R s depending o n
ship's a g e a n d structural elements concerned, e.g I A C S
U R S 3 1 f o r side s h e l l frames.
1.9.2 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a f o r p i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n
of C S R ships.
1.9.2.1 S i d e s t r u c t u r e s o f C S R b u l k c a r r i e r s .
I f pitting intensity i n a n area w h e r e coating is required
according t o Section 5, Chapter 3 o f the C o m m o n Structural R u l e s f o r B u l k Carriers, i s higher t h a n 15 p e r cent
( r e f e r t o F i g . 1.2.1-3 o f A p p e n d i x 2 ) , t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e ments shall b e performed t o check the extent o f pitting
c o r r o s i o n . T h e 15 per cent intensity is based u p o n pitting o r
g r o o v i n g o n o n l y o n e side o f t h e p l a t e .
I n cases w h e r e p i t t i n g i s e x c e e d i n g 1 5 p e r cent, a s
defined above, a n area o f 300 m m diameter o r m o r e (or,
w h e r e t h i s i s i m p r a c t i c a b l e o n t h e f r a m e f l a n g e o r t h e side
shell, hopper t a n k plating o r topside t a n k plating attached t o
t h e side f r a m e , e q u i v a l e n t r e c t a n g u l a r area), a t t h e m o s t
pitted part, shall b e cleaned t o bare m e t a l , a n d the thickness
measured i n w a y o f the five deepest pits w i t h i n the cleaned
a r e a . T h e least t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e d i n w a y o f a n y o f t h e s e
pits shall b e t a k e n as t h e thickness t o b e recorded.
T h e m i n i m u m acceptable r e m a i n i n g thickness i n pits
or grooves is equal t o :
75 per cent o f t h e as-built thickness, i n t h e frame a n d
end brackets w e b s a n d flanges;
7 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s , i n t h e side s h e l l ,
hopper t a n k a n d topside t a n k plating attached t o t h e each
side f r a m e , o v e r a w i d t h u p t o 3 0 m m f r o m e a c h side o f it.
1.9.2.2 O t h e r s t r u c t u r e s o f C S R b u l k c a r r i e r s a n d a l l
structures o f C S R double h u l l o i l tankers.
F o r plates w i t h p i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y less t h a n 2 0 p e r cent,
refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-3 o f A p p e n d i x 2 , t h e m e a s u r e d
thickness, t , o f any individual measurement shall meet
the lesser o f the f o l l o w i n g criteria:
m
0,7(t
where t
t
vol
as-built
ren
vol add ,
ren
n m
m 5=
7 (t
as-built
1 m
ren
vol add),
nm
1.9.3.2 T h e a v e r a g e m e a s u r e d t h i c k n e s s a c r o s s t h e
b r e a d t h o r h e i g h t o f t h e stiffener ( i n c l u d i n g face plate
a n d w e b ) s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n that d e f i n e d i n C h a p t e r 13
o f the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers o r
Section 12 o f the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r D o u b l e
H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h is applicable).
1.9.3.3 P l a t e e d g e s a t o p e n i n g s f o r m a n h o l e s ,
lightening holes e t c . m a y b eb e l o w t h e m i n i m u m
thickness g i v e n i n Chapter 13 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural
Rules f o r B u l k Carriers o r Section 12 o f the C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o rDouble H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h is
applicable) p r o v i d e d that:
the m a x i m u m extent o f the reduced plate thickness,
b e l o w t h e m i n i m u m g i v e n i n Chapter 13 o f t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o rB u l k Carriers o r Section 12 o f t h e
C o m m o n Structural Rules f o rDouble H u l l O i l Tankers
( w h i c h i s applicable), f r o m t h e opening edge is n o t m o r e
t h a n 2 0 p e r cent o f the smallest d i m e n s i o n o f the opening
and does n o t exceed 100 m m ;
r o u g h o r u n e v e n edges m a y b e cropped-back
provided that t h e m a x i m u m dimension o f t h e opening
is n o t increased b y m o r e t h a n 1 0 p e r cent a n d t h e
r e m a i n i n g thickness o f t h e n e w edge i s n o t less t h a n
tr n 1 m m .
e
1.9.4 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a f o r g r o o v i n g c o r r o s i o n
of C S R ships.
1.9.4.1 W h e r e t h e g r o o v e b r e a d t h i s a m a x i m u m o f
15 p e r c e n t o f t h e w e b h e i g h t , b u t n o t m o r e t h a n 3 0 m m
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-5 o f A p p e n d i x 2 ) t h e m e a s u r e d
thickness, t , i n t h e g r o o v e d area shall m e e t t h e lesser o f
the f o l l o w i n g criteria:
m
ren
5 (t
as-built
0
5m
vol add),
nm
m
;
b u t s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t = 6 m m .
1.9.4.2 S t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s w i t h a r e a s o f g r o o v i n g
greater t h a n those i n 1.9.4.1 a b o v e s h a l l b e assessed
based o n t h e criteria f o r general c o r r o s i o n as defined i n
Chapter 13 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k
Carriers o r Section 12 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural Rules for
D o u b l e H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h i s applicable) using t h e
average measured thickness across t h e plating/stiffener.
m
as-built
a d d
1.9.3 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a f o r e d g e c o r r o s i o n
of C S R ships.
1.9.3.1 P r o v i d e d t h a t t h e o v e r a l l c o r r o d e d h e i g h t o f
the edge c o r r o s i o n o f t h e flange, o r w e b i n the case o f flat
b a r s t i f f e n e r s , i s less t h a n 2 5 p e r cent, r e f e r t o F i g . 1.2.1-4
o f A p p e n d i x 2 , o f t h e stiffener flange breadth o r w e b
height, as applicable, t h e measured thickness, t , shall
m e e t t h e lesser o f the f o l l o w i n g criteria:
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2.2.1.3 F o r s p e c i a l s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e
m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l
s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n three m o n t h s
2.1 G E N E R A L
before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e p e r i o d o f
class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
2.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
2.2.1.4 S p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
2.1.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f 4th annual survey a n d shall be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
propelled o i l tankers, as defined i n 1.1, excepting double
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
skin o i l tankers.
survey is c o m m e n c e d prior t o t h e 4 t h annual survey, t h e
scope o f survey shall b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s , i f
2.1.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
such w o r k shall b e credited t o t h e special survey.
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo tanks,
p u m p r o o m s , cofferdams, pipe t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces
2.2.1.5 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
w i t h i n t h e cargo area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
requirements also apply t o survey o f machinery,
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
electrical equipment a n d s y s t e m s . T h e s e requirements
2.2.2 S c o p e .
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n
2.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
2.2.2.1.1 S c o p e o f special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e scope
2.1.1.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m
o f a n n u a l s u r v e y , as w e l l as e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d c h e c k s t o
extent o fexamination, thickness measurements a n d tank
ensure that t h e h u l l a n d t h e related p i p i n g , as defined
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended w h e n substantial
i n 2.2.2.1.3, i s i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d i s f i t f o r i t s
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects are f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
i n t e n d e d p u r p o s e f o r a n e w p e r i o d o f class o f 5 y e a r s t o b e
a n additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
assigned, subject t o p r o p e r m a i n t e n a n c e a n d o p e r a t i o n a n d t o
p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s b e i n g c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
2.1.1.4 T h e s u r v e y o f i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
not included into this Section shall be carried o u t i n
2.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o t a n k s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f Part I I
double-bottom tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels, coffer" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo tanks, decks a n d
outer hull shall be examined, a n d this examination shall
2.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
be s u p p l e m e n t e d b y thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d testing
Definitions used i n this Section are g i v e n i n 1.1.
required b y 2.2.4 a n d 2.2.5, t o ensure that t h e structural
2.1.3 R e p a i r s .
integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e examination shall be
T h e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l i c a b l e t o r e p a i r s o f h u l l struc
sufficient t o discover substantial corrosion, significant
t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.2.
d
e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r other structural
2.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
d
e
terioration.
I n a n y k i n d o f survey, i . e . special, intermediate,
2.2.2.1.3 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , i n c l u d i n g c r u d e o i l
annual o r other surveys h a v i n g t h e scope o f t h e foregoing
ones, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas
w a s h i n g piping, a n d cargo a n d ballast piping i n the tanks
w h e r e close-up surveys are required, shall be carried o u t
a n d spaces d e f i n e d i n 2.2.2.1.2 s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d
simultaneously w i t h close-up surveys.
operationally tested under w o r k i n g pressure t o attending
surveyor's satisfaction t o ensure that their tightness a n d
condition remain satisfactory.Special attention shall be
g i v e n t o ballast p i p i n g i n cargo tanks a n d a n y cargo
2.2 S P E C I A L S U R V E Y
piping i n ballast tanks a n d v o i d s p a c e s . A t that t h e
surveyors shall b e advised o n a l l occasions w h e n this
p
iping, including valves a n d fittings are open during
2.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
r
e
pair periods a n d c a n be examined internally.
2.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t f i v e
years intervals t o r e n e w t h e Classification Certificate.
2.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
2.2.1.2 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
A survey i n d r y dock i s a part o f the special survey.
w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e date o f the initial classification
The overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness measure
s u r v e y after construction a n d thereafter five years f r o m
ments, as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f t h e cargo
the credited dates o f t h e p r e v i o u s special surveys.
and ballast tanks shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h
H o w e v e r , a n e x t e n s i o n o f class o f three m o n t h s
the applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t
m a x i m u m beyond t h e 5 t h year m a y be granted i n
already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f d r y d o c k survey i s
e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d
specified i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f t h e cargo a n d ballast tanks are
survey before t h e extension w a s granted.
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AND COMBINATION C A R R I E R S
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2.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
2.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
corrosion prevention system o f cargo tanks shall be
examined.
A ballast tank shall b e examined at annual intervals
where:
.1 a h a r d protective coating w a s n o t applied f r o m
time o fconstruction; o r
.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k ; o r
.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than G O O D condition a n d the hard protective coating is
not renewed t o t h e satisfaction o f the surveyor.
Thickness measurements shall be carried o u t , as
deemed necessary b ythe surveyor.
2.2.3 S c o p e o f o v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
2.2.3.1 A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l t a n k s a n d s p a c e s
shall b e carried o u t at each special survey.
2.2.3.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 2.2.3.2.
2.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y ,
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y , t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f t h e tanks under survey, t h e c o n d i t i o n o f the corrosion
p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m a n d a l s o i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
.1 i n tanks h a v i n g structural arrangements o r details,
w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n s i m i l a r t a n k s o r o n s i m i l a r
ships according t o available i n f o r m a t i o n ;
.2 i n t a n k s , w h i c h h a v e structures a p p r o v e d w i t h r e d u c e d
scantlings d u e t o t h e a p p r o v e d c o r r o s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m .
2.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e a h a r d c o a t i n g i s
f o u n d i n G O O D condition, t h e scope o f close-up surveys
according t o Table 2.2.3.2 m a y b e specially considered.
2.2.4 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
2.2.4.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s a t special s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
2.2.4.2 P r o v i s i o n s f o r e x t e n d e d m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n a r e g i v e n i n
Table 2.2.4.2, a n d m a y b e additionally specified i n t h e
S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e required i n 1.3.1. These extended
thickness measurements shall be carried o u t before t h e
s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas i d e n t i f i e d
at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f
substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys shall
have thickness measurements taken.
2.2.4.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t h i c k n e s s
measurements, as deemed necessary.
2.2.4.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coating is found i n G O O D condition, t h e extent o f
thickness measurements according t o Table 2.2.4.1 m a y
be specially considered.
2.2.4.5 T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
the largest reductions a r e suspected t o occur o r are
revealed f r o m deck plating measurements.
2.2.4.6 I n c a s e s w h e r e t w o o r t h r e e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e
measured, a t least o n e shall include a ballast t a n k w i t h i n
0,5Z, a m i d s h i p s .
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I n case o f o i l t a n k e r s o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e
(as d e f i n e d i n t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n o n L o a d
Lines i n force) o f m o r e than 1 0 years o f age, t h e
procedure o f sample thickness measurements given i n
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 1 s h a l l b e u s e d f o r e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e ship's
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength as required i n 2.8.1.1.1.
2.2.5 E x t e n t o f t a n k t e s t i n g .
2.2.5.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t a n k t e s t i n g
at special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 2 . 5 . 1 .
2.2.5.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g , a s
deemed necessary.
2.2.5.3 B o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f l i q u i d t o t h e t o p o f air pipes.
2.2.5.4 T e s t i n g o f t h e c a r g o t a n k b o u n d a r i e s s h a l l b e
carried o u t w i t h a head o fliquid t o t h ehighest point that
liquid w i l l rise under service conditions.
2.2.6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
and systems.
2.2.6.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e s c o p e o f a n n u a l
s u r v e y ( r e f e r t o 2 . 3 . 2 . 6 ) , a s w e l l a s e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d
checks t o c o n f i r m that t h e relevant mechanical, electrical
equipment a n d systems are i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d
fit f o r a n intended purpose f o r t h e n e w 5 year period o f
class v a l i d i t y , p r o v i d e d t h e y a r e p r o p e r l y m a i n t a i n e d a n d
h a n d l e d , a n d a r e p e r i o d i c a l l y s u r v e y e d a t d u e dates.
2.2.6.2 P u m p s , f a n s w i t h t h e i r d r i v e m o t o r s , c o n t r o l
systems, instrumentation, safety devices a n d other
e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems are subject t o
close-up survey a n d operational testing:
.1 cargo a n d stripping systems;
.2 b a l l a s t s y s t e m ;
.3 a u t o m a t e d c a r g o c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
.4 i n e r t g a s s y s t e m ;
.5 f i x e d f o a m f i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g d e c k s y s t e m ;
.6 h y d r o c a r b o n g a s c o n c e n t r a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m i n
pump rooms;
.7 c a r g o h e a t i n g s y s t e m s i n c a r g o t a n k s .
2.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
2.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
2.3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h i n
3 m o n t h s before o r after each a n n i v e r s a r y date o f t h e
date o f the initial classification s u r v e y after c o n s t r u c t i o n
or t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f the last special survey.
2.3.2 S c o p e .
2.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e survey shall consist o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n f o r t h e
purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e h u l l ,
piping, mechanical a n d electrical equipment a n d systems
are m a i n t a i n e d i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n .
2.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d its closures, as
far as practicable;
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Table
M i n i m u m requirements t o close-up surveys a t special survey o foil tankers, combination carriers a n d similar ships
Special survey N o . 1
age < 5
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 1 0
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
2.2.3.2
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n a l l b a l l a s t
tanks
(A) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n a c a r g o
w i n g tank.
(A) A m i n i m u m o f 3 0 p e r c e n t o f a l l
w e b frame rings i n each r e m a i n i n g
cargowingtank(referalsoto
Note 2).
(C) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n a l l
cargo and ballast tanks.
( E ) A m i n i m u m o f 30 per cent o f deck
and b o t t o m transverses, i n c l u d i n g
adjacent structural m e m b e r s i n each
cargo centre tank.
(F) A s c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e
surveyor
A s special s u r v e y N o . 3 .
A d d i t i o n a l transverses
included, as deemed
necessary
by the
surveyor
V> ! ! ' I , ! I
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Typical transverse
bulkhead
Areas (C) and (D)
for close-up survey
Typical transverse
bulkhead
Areas (C) and (D)
for close-up survey
Girder
system
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Fig. 2.2.3.2-1
Areas ( A ) , ( B ) , ( C ) , ( D ) a n d( E ) for close-up
o f c o m b i n a t i o n carriers
surveys
Fig. 2.2.3.2-2
Areas ( A ) , ( B ) , ( C ) , ( D ) a n d( E ) for close-up
o f c o m b i n a t i o n carriers
surveys
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T a b l e 2.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements tothickness measurements at specialsurveys o f oiltankers, combination carriers a n d similar ships
Special survey N o . 1
age < 5
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 1 0
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 1 5
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas.
1. S u s p e c t areas.
1. S u s p e c t areas.
1. S u s p e c t areas.
2. O n e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g f o r 2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
the f u l l b e a m o f the ship w i t h i n .1 e a c h d e c k p l a t e ;
.1 e a c h d e c k p l a t e ;
.1 e a c h d e c k p l a t e ;
t h e c a r g o a r e a ( i n w a y o f a b a l l a s t .2 o n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n .
.2 t w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s ;
.2 t h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s ;
tank, i f any, o r a cargo t a n k used
.3 a l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s .
.3 e a c h b o t t o m p l a t e .
p r i m a r i l y for w a t e r ballast).
3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s 3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s 3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l
outside t h e cargo area.
outside t h e cargo area.
length.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l 4 . M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l 4 . M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l
assessment a n d r e c o r d i n g o f a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f assessment a n d recording o f corro a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f
c o r r o s i o n p a t t e r n o f t h o s e c o r r o s i o n pattern o f those structural sion pattern o f those structural corrosion pattern o f those structural
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o c l o s e - u p s u r v e y m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o c l o s e - u p m e m b e r s subject t o c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
close-up survey according t o according t o Table 2.2.3.2
survey according to Table 2.2.3.2
according to Table 2.2.3.2
Table 2.2.3.2
1
A t l e a s t o n e s e c t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a b a l l a s t t a n k w i t h i n 0,5 a m i d s h i p s .
Table
2.2.4.2
Extent o f measurements
Pattern o f measurements
1. B o t t o m s t r u c t u r e .
1.1 B o t t o m p l a t i n g .
1.2 B o t t o m l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
1.3 B o t t o m g i r d e r s a n d b r a c k e t s .
1.4 B o t t o m t r a n s v e r s e w e b s .
1.5 P a n e l s t i f f e n i n g .
2. D e c k s t r u c t u r e .
2.1 D e c k p l a t i n g .
2.2 D e c k l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
2.3 D e c k g i r d e r s a n d b r a c k e t s .
2.4 D e c k t r a n s v e r s e w e b s .
3.6 W e b f r a m e s a n d t r a n s v e r s e s .
area.Single
2.5 P a n e l s t i f f e n i n g .
3. S i d e s h e l l a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s .
3.1 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m s t r a k e s , a n d P l a t i n g b e t w e e n e a c h p a i r o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a
strakes i n w a y o f stringer p l a t f o r m s .
m i n i m u m o f 3 bays.
3.2 A l l o t h e r s t r a k e s .
Plating between every 3rd pair o f longitudinals i n
same 3 bays.
3.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l s - d e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m E a c h l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e 3 b a y s .
strakes.
3.4 L o n g i t u d i n a l s - a l l o t h e r s .
Every third longitudinal i n same 3 bays.
3.5 L o n g i t u d i n a l s - b r a c k e t s .
area.Single
Single measurements.
Single measurements.
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s across w e b a n d 1 m e a s u r e m e n t
on flange.
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s across w e b a n d 1 m e a s u r e m e n t
on flange.
5 points pattern over area o f bracket.
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Extent o f measurements
4. T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s a n d s w a s h
bulkheads.
4.1 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m s t r a k e s , a n d P l a t i n g b e t w e e n a p a i r o f s t i f f e n e r s a t t h r e e l o c a t i o n s
strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l w e b s ( s h e l v e s , - a p p r o x . % , /4 a n d % w i d t h o f t a n k .
platforms).
4.2 A l l o t h e r s t r a k e s .
Plating b e t w e e n a pair o f stiffeners at m i d d l e l o c a t i o n
Plating f o r each change o f scantling at centre o f panel
4.3 S t r a k e s i n c o r r u g a t e d b u l k h e a d s .
and at flange o r fabricated connection.
M i n i m u m o f three t y p i c a l stiffeners.
4.4 S t i f f e n e r s .
4.5 B r a c k e t s .
4.6 D e e p w e b s a n d g i r d e r s .
4.7 S t r i n g e r p l a t f o r m s
Pattern o f measurements
T a b l e 2.2.5.1
M i n i m u m requirements to pressure t a n k testing a ts p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f oil tankers, c o m b i n a t i o n carriers a n d similar ships
Special survey N o . 1
age < 5
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f d e c k a n d b u l k h e a d s o c k e t s i n
w a t e r t i g h t structures, as far as practicable.
2.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f w e a t h e r d e c k s i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l cargo t a n k o p e n i n g s i n c l u d i n g
gaskets, covers, c o a m i n g s a n d f l a m e screens;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f v a c u u m / p r e s s u r e v a l v e s o f v e n t
systems, f l a m e screens a n d flame-arresting fittings;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n a i r p i p e s o f f u e l
and o i l tanks;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o , b u n k e r , v e n t i l a t i n g a n d v e n t
piping systems, i n c l u d i n g v e n t masts a n d headers;
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s o f
pipeline sections a n d their earthing.
2.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f c a r g o p u m p r o o m s a n d p i p e
tunnels, i f any, includes:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f all p u m p r o o m b u l k h e a d s f o r signs
o f o i l leakage o r fractures a n d , i n particular, t h e sealing
arrangements o f p u m p shafts a n d b u l k h e a d sockets;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n o f a l l p i p i n g s y s t e m s ;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s o f p i p e l i n e
sections a n d their earthing;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f v e n t s y s t e m s , i n c l u d i n g a n
interlock o f cargo p u m p r o o m lighting a n d a check o f
mechanical ventilating system operation.
2.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
2.3.2.5.1 E x a m i n a t i o n o f b a l l a s t t a n k s , w h e n r e q u i r e d ,
is c a r r i e d o u t a s a c o n s e q u e n c e o f t h e r e s u l t s o f s p e c i a l
(refer t o 2.2.2.3.1) o r intermediate (refer t o 2.4.2.2.2)
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2.3.2.6.3 S u r v e y o f i n e r t g a s s y s t e m i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m t h a t a l l p i p i n g a n d t h e i r
c o m p o n e n t s a r e i n f i t c o n d i t i o n a n d free o f signs o f
corrosion, o r gas o r liquid leakage;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m t h a t b o t h i n e r t g a s b l o w e r s
are p r o p e r l y operated;
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a s c r u b b e r r o o m v e n t i l a t i n g
system;
.4 c h e c k o f a d e c k w a t e r s e a l f o r a u t o m a t i c f i l l i n g
a n d d r a i n i n g , a n d f o r b e i n g free o f w a t e r c a r r y - o v e r ;
.5 c h e c k o f a n o n - r e t u r n v a l v e c o n d i t i o n ;
.6 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a l l r e m o t e l y o p e r a t e d a n d
automatically controlled valves including inert gas
shut-off valves;
.7 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s o o t b l o w e r s i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
.8 c h e c k , a s f a r a s p r a c t i c a b l e , i n c l u d i n g s i m u l a t i o n
o f conditions, w h e n necessary, o f t h e f o l l o w i n g a l a r m
and safety devices o f the inert gas system:
h i g h o x y g e n content o f the inert gas i n t h e inert gas
supply main;
l o w pressure i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
l o w p r e s s u r e i n t h e p i p e l i n e f e e d i n g t h e d e c k w a t e r seal;
h i g h gas temperature i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
l o w pressure o r l o w velocity o fwater flow;
h i g h w a t e r level i n scrubber;
discontinuance o finert gas blowers operation;
failure o f p o w e r supply t o t h e automatic control system
for t h e g a s r e g u l a t i n g v a l v e a n d t o c o n t i n u o u s l y i n d i c a t i n g
and p e r m a n e n t l y recording devices f o r m o n i t o r i n g pressure
a n d o x y g e n content i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
h i g h gas pressure i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
.9 c h e c k o f a n a c c u r a c y o f p o r t a b l e a n d f i x e d
equipment for measurements o fa n oxygen concentration
w i t h use o f a calibrating gas;
.10 c h e c k , i f practicable, o f t h e p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e
i n e r t g a s s y s t e m after t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e a b o v e c h e c k s ;
.11 e x a m i n a t i o n o f p i p i n g a n d f i t t i n g s o f a f i x e d f o a m
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m o n deck a n d i n p u m p r o o m s ;
.12 e x a m i n a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s p a r k
arresters o f exhaust systems o f m a i n , a u x i l i a r y a n d
emergency engines, steam boilers a n d fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
m e a n s f o r silencers, i f fitted.
2.4 I N T E R M E D I A T E
SURVEY
2.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
2.4.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
either at o r between t h e 2 n d a n d 3 r d annual surveys.
2.4.1.2 T h o s e i t e m s , w h i c h a r e a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e
requirements o f the annual survey m a y be surveyed
either at o r between t h e 2 n d a n d 3 r d annual surveys.
2.4.1.3 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
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2.4.2 S c o p e .
2.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l
survey defined i n 2 . 3 , t h e scope o f intermediate survey
shall include, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's age, t h e requirements o f2.4.2.2 t o 2.4.2.4.
2.4.2.1.2 F o r w e a t h e r d e c k s , a n e x a m i n a t i o n , a s f a r
as p r a c t i c a b l e , o f p i p i n g o f c a r g o , c r u d e o i l w a s h i n g ,
b l o w - o f f a n d gas-freeing systems, cargo v a p o u r discharge system, gas exhausting system, o v e r f l o w control
system, bunker system, including a n d vent piping
systems, including gas exhausting a p p l i a n c e s . I f u p o n
e x a m i n a t i o n there i s a n y doubt as t o t h e c o n d i t i o n o f the
p i p i n g , t h e p i p i n g m a y b e r e q u i r e d t o b e pressure tested,
thickness measured o r both.
2.4.2.1.3 T h e s u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l
e q u i p m e n t a n d systems shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope
according t o 2.3.2.6.
2.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s 5 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o o i l tankers between
5 a n d 10 years o f age, inclusive:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s .
W h e n considered necessary b y t h e surveyor, thick
ness measurements a n d testing shall b e carried o u t t o
confirm their structural integrity;
.2 a b a l l a s t t a n k s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d a t s u b s e q u e n t
annual intervals where:
.2.1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g h a s n o t b e e n a p p l i e d
from the time o fconstruction; o r
.2.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
.2.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d i n t h e t a n k ; o r
.2.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e l e s s t h a n
in G O O D condition a n d i t is n o t renewed to the
satisfaction o f the surveyor.
I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e above requirements, suspect areas
identified at previous surveys shall be examined.
2.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s 1 0 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o o i l tankers between
10 a n d 15 years o f age, i n c l u s i v e :
.1 i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , w h i c h s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n
the scope o f t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y as required
i n 2 . 2 a n d 1.3.1. H o w e v e r , hydraulic testing o f cargo a n d
ballast tanks a n d t h e requirements f o r longitudinal
strength evaluation o f t h e hull girder according
to 2.8.1.1.1 a r e n o t required, unless d e e m e d necessary
by the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e
commenced at t h e second annual survey a n d progressed
during t h e succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o c o m p l e t i o n at t h e
third annual survey i n lieu o f t h e requirements o f 2 . 2 . 1 . 4 ;
.3 i n l i e u o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 , a t
intermediate survey t h e in-water survey m a ybe
performed.
2.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o o i l tankers over
15 y e a r s o f a g e :
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.1 i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, w h i c h s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n
the scope o f t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y as required
i n 2 . 2 a n d 1.3.1. H o w e v e r , h y d r a u l i c testing o f cargo a n d
ballast tanks a n d t h e requirements f o r longitudinal
strength evaluation o f t h e hull girder according
to 2.8.1.1.1 are n o t required, unless deemed necessary
b y the attending surveyor;
.2 i n l i e u o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 2 . 1 . 4 , t h e
intermediate survey m a y b e commenced a t t h e second
annual survey a n d b e progressed d u r i n g t h e succeeding
year w i t h a v i e w t o completion at the third annual survey;
.3 s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e p a r t o f t h e
intermediate s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys
a n d thickness measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r
portions o f cargo tanks a n d water ballast tanks shall be
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable require
ments f o r intermediate surveys, unless already perf o r m e d . T h e scope o f t h e d r y d o c k survey i s specified
i n 2.5, Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r portions o fcargo a n d ballast tanks are considered
to b e t h e parts b e l o w t h e light ballast waterline.
2.5 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
2.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n 1.3.
2.6 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O N B O A R D
2.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d a r e g i v e n i n 1.4.
2.7 P R O C E D U R E S
FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS
2.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o t h e p r o c e d u r e s f o r
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.5.
T h e provisions related t o t h e procedure for recognition o f
t h e f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s are g i v e n i n 1.6.
2.8 R E P O R T I N G O N H U L L S U R V E Y A N D
OF SURVEY
in Service
EVALUATION
2.8.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f S u r v e y R e p o r t .
2.8.1.1 T h e d a t a a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s t r u c t u r a l
c o n d i t i o n o f the ship's h u l l collected d u r i n g s u r v e y s h a l l
be evaluated f o r acceptability a n d c o n t i n u e d structural
i n t e g r i t y o f t h e ship's h u l l .
2.8.1.1.1 O n o i l t a n k e r s o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d
upwards (as defined i n t h e current International C o n v e n t i o n o n L o a d L i n e s , 1 9 6 6 ) , t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength shall b e evaluated b y using t h e thickness o f
structural m e m b e r s measured, r e n e w e d a n d reinforced, as
appropriate, d u r i n g t h e special s u r v e y carried o u t after
the ship reached 10 years o f age i n accordance w i t h t h e
criteria f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f the ship's h u l l f o r o i l
tankers specified i n 2.9.
2.8.1.1.2 T h e f i n a l r e s u l t s o f e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e s h i p ' s
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength required i n 2 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 1 , after r e n e w a l
or reinforcement w o r k o f structural m e m b e r s ( i f carried
out as a result o f initial evaluation), shall b e reported as
part o f t h e survey report (refer t o E x e c u t i v e H u l l
Summary (Condition Evaluation Report)).
2.8.2 R e p o r t i n g o n s u r v e y .
2.8.2.1 P r i n c i p l e s f o r s u r v e y r e p o r t i n g a r e s h o w n i n
A p p e n d i x 2.8 a n d considered i nthe relevant forms o f t h e
Register documents.
2.8.2.2 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t
Register B r a n c h Offices, a report shall b e m a d e f o r each
p o r t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y . A list o f items e x a m i n e d and/or
tested (pressure testing, thickness measurements, etc.)
and a n indication o f w h e t h e r t h e i t e m has been credited,
shall be made available t o t h enext attending surveyor
prior t o continuing o r completing t h e survey.
2.8.2.3 A n E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y o f t h e s u r v e y
shall be submitted t o the shipowner a n d kept o n board the
ship f o r reference a t future s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l
S u m m a r y shall be verified b y a duly authorised person o f
the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e ship's s u r v e y
and/or issued this S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f t h e
survey reports.
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Appendix 2.8
SURVEY REPORTING
PRINCIPLES
W h e r e o n l y p a r t i a l s u r v e y i s r e q u i r e d , e.g. o n e w e b
f r a m e r i n g / o n e d e c k transverse, t h e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e
a l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each t a n k b y reference t o f r a m e n u m b e r s .
1 GENERAL
2.4 A r e a s w h e r e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n
a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d for w h i c h the scope o f a close-up
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s h a s b e e n s p e c i a l l y
considered, shall b e identified.
f o l l o w i n g cases:
in connection with commencement, continuation
2.5 T a n k s s u b j e c t t o t a n k t e s t i n g s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
and/or c o m p l e t i o n o f periodical (annual, intermediate
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , i n c l u d i n g c r u d e o i l
and special) h u l l survey;
w a s h i n g piping, a n d cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g w i t h i n
w h e n structural damages/defects have been
cargo and ballast tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels and
found;
v o i d spaces, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , w h e r e :
w h e n repairs, renewals o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s have been
examination including internal examination o f
piping w i t h valves and fittings;
carried out;
thickness measurements;
w h e n c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirements) h a v e been
i m p o s e d o r deleted.
and operational testing t o w o r k i n g pressure have
been carried out.
1.2 T h e p u r p o s e o f r e p o r t i n g s h a l l p r o v i d e :
evidence that prescribed surveys have been carried
out i n accordance w i t h the applicable classification rules;
documentation o f surveys carried out w i t h findings,
3 RESULTS OF SURVEY
repairs carried o u t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t s )
i m p o s e d o r deleted;
survey records, w h i c h shall f o r m a n auditable
3.1 T y p e , e x t e n t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) shall b e
documentary trail;
identified.
information for planning o f future surveys;
information, w h i c h m a y b e used as input f o r
3.2 C o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s i n e a c h t a n k / s p a c e
maintenance o f classification rules and instructions.
w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f the presence a n d characteristics o f
d a m a g e s a n d defects s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d . R e p o r t s m a y b e
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t R e g i s t e r
supplemented b y sketches, diagrams a n d photos.
B r a n c h Offices, a report shall be m a d e f o r each p o r t i o n o f
the s u r v e y . A list o f items surveyed shall b e m a d e
3.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d
available t o t h e next attending surveyor, prior t o
b y the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
continuing o rcompleting the survey.
3.4 L o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r o f o i l
tankers o f 130 m i n length a n d upwards aged over
List o f thickness measurements carried out and tanks
10 y e a r s s h a l l b e c h e c k e d a n d evaluated.
tested shall b e also m a d e available t o the n e x t attending
surveyor.
4 ACTIONS T A K E N WITH R E S P E C T T O FINDINGS
2 SCOPE OF
SURVEY
2.1 C o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y h a s b e e n
carried out shall b e identified.
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h t a n k , w h e r e a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
has been carried out, together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f the
m e a n s o f access used s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
2.3 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h t a n k , w h e r e t h i c k n e s s
measurements have been carried out shall b e identified.
4.1 W h e n e v e r t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r i s o f t h e
o p i n i o n t h a t repairs are r e q u i r e d , a n d repairs w e r e c a r r i e d
out, t h e s u r v e y o r shall list i n t h e report a l l t h e h u l l
structures repaired w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f their names,
location, repair m e t h o d (complete or partial replacement,
r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.), repair extent, test p e r f o r m a n c e .
4.2 F o r r e p a i r s n o t c o m p l e t e d a t t h e t i m e o f s u r v e y ,
c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t ) shall b e i m p o s e d w i t h a
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specific t i m e l i m i t f o r t h e r e p a i r s . I n t h i s case, c o n d i t i o n
o f class s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y detailed b y t h e s u r v e y o r w i t h
identification o f each i t e m t o b e repaired.
5 E V A L U A T I O N O FL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
O F T H E H U L L G I R D E R F O R O I L T A N K E R S O F 130 M
I N L E N G T H A G E D O V E R 10 Y E A R S O F A G E
T a b l e 5.2
Transverse section moduli o f hull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
act
cm
req
cm
Remarks
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
Flange
Measured,
cm
2
As-built,
cm
2
Diminution,
cm (%)
2
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
l
^W
t h e actual transverse section m o d u l u s o f the h u l l girder
calculated b y using t h ethickness measured, renewed o r reinforced
during t h e survey f o r renewal o f t h e Classification Certificate a n d
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety
Certificate according t o 2.9.2.2.1.1.
W
= t h e d i m i n u t i o n limit o f the longitudinal bending strength
o f ships calculated under 2.9.2.2.1.1.
aa
2 )
r e q
act
min
T a b l e 5.3
Transverse section moduli o f hull girder
5.2 S h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r a f t e r 1 J u l y 2002.
S e c t i o n m o d u l i o f transverse section o f t h e ship's
h u l l girder shall b e calculated b y using thickness
measured, renewed o r reinforced during the survey for
renewal o f the Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship
Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certi
ficate carried o u t after t h e ship is aged 10 years according
to 2.9.2.2.1.1 a n d w h e r e i n i t has been found that their
d i m i n u t i o n i s w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s set b y t h e Register rules,
as s h o w n i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
2 )
1)
cm
Remarks
act
3
'' mim
cm
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
=
^W
as d e f i n e d i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
W
d i m i n u t i o n limit o f t h e m i n i m u m section
calculated according t o 2.9.2.2.1.2.
act
2 )
m i n
modulus
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act
act
act
act
m i n
Appendix 2.9-1
S A M P L I N G M E T H O D O FT H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T S
FOR LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH EVALUATION AND REPAIR METHODS
1 E X T E N T O FL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
EVALUATION
1.1 L o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d w i t h i n
0,4Z, a m i d s h i p s f o r t h e e x t e n t o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r l e n g t h
t h a t c o n t a i n s t a n k s t h e r e i n a n d w i t h i n 0,5Z, a m i d s h i p s f o r
adjacent tanks, w h i c h m a y extend b e y o n d 0,4Z, amid
ships.
N o t e . T h e above-mentioned tanks m e a n ballast tanks a n d
cargo tanks.
2 S A M P L I N G M E T H O D O FT H I C K N E S S
MEASUREMENT
2.1 P u r s u a n t t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 2 . 4 o f t h i s S e c t i o n ,
t r a n s v e r s e sections s h a l l b e c h o s e n s u c h t h a t t h i c k n e s s
measurements c a n b e t a k e n f o r as m a n y different tanks i n
c o r r o s i v e e n v i r o n m e n t s as p o s s i b l e , e.g. b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a r i n g
a c o m m o n plane b o u n d a r y w i t h cargo tanks fitted w i t h
heating coils, other ballast tanks, cargo tanks permitted t o b e
filled w i t h sea w a t e r a n d other cargo t a n k s . B a l l a s t tanks
sharing a c o m m o n plane b o u n d a r y w i t h cargo tanks fitted
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3 ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS
W H E R E T H EL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H I S D E F I C I E N T
4 EFFECTIVE REPAIR
in Service
METHODS
4.1 T h e e x t e n t o f r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t c a r r i e d
out to c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f this Chapter shall
be i n accordance w i t h 4.2 o f this A p p e n d i x .
4.2 T h e m i n i m u m c o n t i n u o u s l e n g t h o f a r e n e w e d o r
r e i n f o r c e d s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t w i c e
the spacing o f the p r i m a r y m e m b e r s i n w a y . I n addition,
the thickness d i m i n u t i o n i n w a y o f the butt j o i n t o f each
j o i n i n g m e m b e r f o r w a r d and aft o f the replaced m e m b e r
(plates, stiffeners, girder w e b s a n d flanges, etc.) s h a l l n o t
be w i t h i n the substantial c o r r o s i o n range (75 per cent o f
the a l l o w a b l e d i m i n u t i o n associated w i t h each particular
m e m b e r ) . W h e r e differences i n thickness at the butt j o i n t
exceed 15 p e r cent o f the l o w e r thickness, a transition
taper shall b e provided.
4.3 A l t e r n a t i v e r e p a i r m e t h o d s i n v o l v i n g t h e f i t t i n g
o f support m e m b e r s o r structural m e m b e r m o d i f i c a t i o n is
subject t o t h e special consideration b y the Register i n
each c a s e . I n considering the fitting o f support m e m b e r s ,
it shall b e l i m i t e d to the f o l l o w i n g conditions:
.1 t o r e s t o r e a n d / o r i n c r e a s e l o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h ;
.2 t h e t h i c k n e s s d i m i n u t i o n o f t h e d e c k o r b o t t o m
plating t o b e reinforced shall n o t b e w i t h i n the substantial
corrosion range (75 per cent o f the allowable d i m i n u t i o n ) ;
.3 t h e a l i g n m e n t a n d a r r a n g e m e n t o f s u p p o r t
members, including their termination, shall meet t h e
Register requirements;
.4 t h e s u p p o r t m e m b e r s a r e c o n t i n u o u s o v e r t h e
entire 0 , 5 L amidships length; and
.5 c o n t i n u o u s f i l l e t w e l d i n g a n d f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n
welds are used at butt w e l d i n g and, depending o n t h e
w i d t h o f the support members, slot w e l d s . T h e w e l d i n g
procedures applied shall be approved b y the Register.
4.4 T h e e x i s t i n g s t r u c t u r e a d j a c e n t t o r e p l a c e m e n t
areas a n d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h r e n e w e d , r e i n f o r c e d a n d
other m e m b e r s shall b e capable o f w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e
applied loads, t a k i n g into account the b u c k l i n g resistance
and the condition o f welds between the longitudinal
members and hull envelope plating.
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Appendix 2.9-2
5. T h e s h a d o w a r e a w i l l b e o b t a i n e d b y d r a w i n g t w o
t a n g e n t l i n e s w i t h a n o p e n i n g a n g l e o f 30.
6. T h e d e c k m o d u l u s i s r e l a t e d t o t h e m o u l d e d d e c k
l i n e a t side.
7. T h e b o t t o m m o d u l u s i s r e l a t e d t o t h e b a s e l i n e .
8. C o n t i n u o u s t r u n k s a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l h a t c h
coamings shall b e included i n the longitudinal sectional
area, p r o v i d e d t h e y a r e e f f e c t i v e l y s u p p o r t e d b y l o n g
itudinal bulkheads o r deep g i r d e r s . T h e deck m o d u l u s
shall be then calculated b y d i v i d i n g the m o m e n t o f inertia
b y the f o l l o w i n g distance ( p r o v i d e d i t i s greater t h a n the
distance t o t h e deck line a t side):
z, = z(0,9 + 0 , 2 j / 5 )
where z = distance f r o m a neutral axis t o t h e t o p o f a continuous
strength member;
y = distance f r o m the top o f a continuous strength m e m b e r to t h e
centreline o f the ship;
z and y t o b e measured t o t h e p o i n t g i v i n g t h e largest v a l u e
o f
9. L o n g i t u d i n a l g i r d e r s b e t w e e n m u l t i - h a t c h w a y s
shall b e considered b y special calculations.
Appendix 2.9-3
m i n
STRENGTH
Wmin
= cL B(C
+ 0,7)r
m o u l d e d displacement ( m ) at draught d
b
LBd
c = 0,9C ;
C = 10,75-((300-L)/100)
W
1 , 5
2. S c a n t l i n g s o f a l l c o n t i n u o u s l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s
o f the ship's h u l l girder, based o n t h e section m o d u l u s
requirement i n item 1 above, shall be maintained w i t h i n
0 , 4 L a m i d s h i p s . H o w e v e r , i n special cases, b a s e d o n
consideration o f t h e type o f a ship, h u l l f o r m and loading
conditions, t h e scantlings m a y b e gradually reduced
t o w a r d s the ends o f 0 , 4 L part, b e a r i n g i n m i n d the desire
not t o i n h i b i t the ship's l o a d i n g flexibility.
3. H o w e v e r , t h e a b o v e s t a n d a r d m a y n o t b e
applicable t o t h e ships o f a n u n u s u a l type o r design,
e.g. f o r s h i p s o f u n u s u a l m a i n p r o p o r t i o n s a n d / o r w e i g h t
distributions.
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b e f o r e t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e special s u r v e y , t h e p e r i o d o f
class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
3.2.1.4 S p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
3.1 G E N E R A L
4th annual survey a n d shall be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
survey is c o m m e n c e d prior t o t h e 4 t h annual survey, t h e
3.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
scope o f survey shall b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s , i f
3.1.1.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f - p r o p e l l e d
such w o r k shall b e credited t o t h e special survey.
double s k i n o i l tankers, as defined i n 1.1.
3.2.1.5 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
3.1.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo tanks,
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
p u m p r o o m s , cofferdams, pipe t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces
w i t h i n t h e cargo area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
3.2.2 S c o p e .
requirements also apply t o survey o f machinery,
3.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
electrical equipment a n d s y s t e m s . T h e s e requirements
3.2.2.1.1 S c o p e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n
scope o f a n n u a l survey, as w e l l as e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests
Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
and checks t o ensure that t h e h u l l a n d t h e related piping,
as d e f i n e d i n 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 , i s i n s a t i s f a c t o r y c o n d i t i o n a n d i s
3.1.1.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m
fit f o r i t s i n t e n d e d purpose f o r a n e w p e r i o d o f class o f
extent o fexamination, thickness measurements a n d tank
5 years t o b e assigned, subject t o proper maintenance
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended w h e n substantial
and operation a n d t o periodical surveys being carried o u t
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects are f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
at t h e d u e dates.
a n additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
3.1.1.4 T h e s u r v e y o f i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
3.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o t a n k s , b a l l a s t t a n k s i n c l u d i n g
not included into this Section shall be carried o u t i n double-bottom tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels, cofferaccordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f Part I I
d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo tanks, decks a n d
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
outer hull shall be examined, a n d this examination shall
be s u p p l e m e n t e d b y thickness m e a s u r e m e n t a n d testing
3.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
required b y 3.2.4 a n d 3.2.5, t o ensure that t h e structural
Definitions used i n this Chapter are given i n 1.1.
integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e examination shall be
3.1.3 R e p a i r s .
sufficient t o discover substantial corrosion, significant
T h e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l i c a b l e t o r e p a i r s o f h u l l struc
d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r other structural
t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.2.
deterioration.
3.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
I n a n y k i n d o f survey, i . e . special, intermediate,
3.2.2.1.3 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , i n c l u d i n g c r u d e o i l
annual o r other surveys h a v i n g t h e scope o f t h e foregoing
w a s h i n g piping, a n d cargo a n d ballast piping i n the tanks
ones, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas
a n d spaces d e f i n e d i n 3.2.2.1.2 s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d
w h e r e close-up surveys are required, shall be carried o u t
operationally tested under w o r k i n g pressure t o attending
simultaneously w i t h close-up surveys.
surveyor's satisfaction t o ensure that their tightness a n d
condition remain satisfactory.Special attention shall be
g i v e n t o ballast p i p i n g i n cargo tanks a n d a n y cargo
piping i n ballast tanks a n d v o i d s p a c e s . A t that t h e
3.2 S P E C I A L S U R V E Y
surveyors shall b e advised o n a l l occasions w h e n this
piping, including valves a n d fittings are open during
repair periods a n d c a n be examined internally.
3.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
3.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t f i v e
3.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
years intervals t o r e n e w t h e Classification Certificate.
A survey i n d r y dock i s a part o f the special survey.
3.2.1.2 T h e first s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
The overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness measure
w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e date o f t h e initial classification
ments, as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f t h e cargo
s u r v e y after c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d thereafter f i v e y e a r s f r o m t h e
and ballast tanks shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h
c r e d i t e d dates o f t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y s . H o w e v e r , a n
the applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t
e x t e n s i o n o f class o f t h r e e m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e
already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f d r y d o c k survey i s
5th year m a y b e granted i n exceptional circumstances.In this
specified i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f t h e cargo a n d ballast tanks are
o f t h e special s u r v e y b e f o r e t h e e x t e n s i o n w a s g r a n t e d .
3 SURVEYS O F DOUBLE SKIN OIL TANKERS
3.2.1.3 F o r special s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e
m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e special
s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n three m o n t h s
3.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
3.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m o f c a rgo t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
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3.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y ,
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y , t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f t h e tanks under survey, the condition o f the corrosion
p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m a n d a l s o i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
.1 i n tanks h a v i n g structural arrangements o r details,
w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n s i m i l a r t a n k s o r o n s i m i l a r
ships according t o available i n f o r m a t i o n ;
.2 i n t a n k s , w h i c h h a v e structures a p p r o v e d w i t h r e d u c e d
scantlings d u e t o t h e a p p r o v e d c o r r o s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m .
3.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e a h a r d c o a t i n g i s
f o u n d i n G O O D condition, t h e scope o f close-up surveys
according t o Table 3.2.3.2 m a y b e specially considered.
3.2.4 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
3.2.4.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s a t special s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n T a b l e 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
3.2.4.2 P r o v i s i o n s f o r e x t e n d e d m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n a r e g i v e n i n
Table
3.2.3.2
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
O n e w e b f r a m e ( 1 ) , i n a b a l l a s t A l l w e b f r a m e s (1 ) , i n a b a l l a s t A l l w e b f r a m e s (1 ) , i n a l l b a l l a s t A s s p e c i a l s u r v e y N o . 3 .
t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 ) .
t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 ) .
tanks.
A d d i t i o n a l transverse areas, as
T h e k n u c k l e area a n d t h e upper
deemed necessary b y t h e surveyor
part (approximately 5 m ) o f o n e
w e b frame i n each r e m a i n i n g
ballast t a n k (6).
O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e ( d e e p b e a m ) , O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e ( d e e p b e a m ) , A l l w e b f r a m e s (7), i n c l u d i n g
deck transverse (deep b e a m ) a n d
i n c a r g o t a n k (2).
i n t w o c a r g o t a n k s (2).
cross ties, i f fitted, i n cargo tank.
O n e w e b f r a m e (7), i n c l u d i n g
deck transverse (deep b e a m ) a n d
cross ties, i f fitted, i n each
r e m a i n i n g cargo tank .
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(4)in A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s , i n a l l
ballast t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 ) .
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t w o cargo centre tanks.
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cargo w i n g t a n k (refer t o N o t e 3 )
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3.2.4.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coating is found i n G O O D condition, the extent o f
thickness measurements according t o Table 3.2.4.1 m a y
be specially considered.
3.2.4.5 T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
the largest reductions are suspected t o occur o r are
revealed f r o m deck plating measurements.
3.2.4.6 I n c a s e s w h e r e t w o o r t h r e e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e
m e a s u r e d , at least o n e shall i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n
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3.2.4.1
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 1 0
1. Suspect areas.
2. O n e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g f o r t h e
full b e a m o f the ship w i t h i n the cargo
area.
3. N o r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p l a t i n g .
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l asses
sment a n d recording o f corrosion
pattern, o f those structural m e m b e r s
subject t o a close-up s u r v e y according
to Table 3.2.3.2
1
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
.1 each deck plate ;
.2 o n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n .
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas.
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
.1 each deck plate;
.1 each deck plate;
.2 t w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s ;
.2 t h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s ;
.3 a l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s .
.3 e a c h b o t t o m p l a t e .
3 . S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r 3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r 3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l
strakes outside the cargo area.
length.
strakes o u t s i d e t h e cargo area.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l
a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f cor a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f cor
c o r r o s i o n p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e struc r o s i o n p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l r o s i o n p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l
t u r a l m e m b e r s subject t o a close-up m e m b e r s subject t o a close-up m e m b e r s subject t o a close-up
survey according to Table 3.2.3.2 survey according to Table 3.2.3.2 survey according to Table 3.2.3.2
1
3.2.4.2
Area o f measurements
1. B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d
hopper structures.
1.1 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d
hopper structure plating.
L o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d .
U p p e r 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d .
Stiffeners ( m i n i m u m o f three).
1.7 P a n e l s t i f f e n i n g .
2. D e c k s t r u c t u r e s .
2.1 D e c k p l a t i n g .
2.2 D e c k l o n g i t u d i n a l s ( m a i n
framing).
2.3 D e c k g i r d e r s ( c a r l i n g s ) a n d
brackets (usually i n cargo tanks
only).
Where provided.
Number o f measurements
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m area.
Single measurements o n flange.
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m area.
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m area.
F o r w e b , 5 point pattern o v e r span ( t w o measurements
across w e b a t each e n d a n d o n e a t centre o f span).
F o r flange, single measurements at each end and
center o f span.
Single measurements.
2
2.4 D e c k t r a n s v e r s e w e b s ( d e e p M i n i m u m o f 2 w e b s w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s a t m i d d l e a n d
beams).
b o t h ends o f span.
2.5 V e r t i c a l w e b a n d t r a n s v e r s e M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s , a n d b o t h t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s .
bulkhead i n w i n g ballast tanks
(2 m f r o m deck).
2.6 P a n e l s t i f f e n i n g .
Where provided.
3. S t r u c t u r e s i n w i n g b a l l a s t
tanks.
3.1 S i d e s h e l l a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkhead plating:
.1 upper strake a n d strakes i n P l a t i n g b e t w e e n each pair o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a
w a y o f horizontal girders (side m i n i m u m o f three bays (along the tank).
stringers, p l a t f o r m s , etc.);
.2 a l l o t h e r s t r a k e s .
Plating between every third pair o f longitudinals i n
same three bays.
Single measurements.
Single measurements.
Single measurements.
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3.3 E n d b r a c k e t s o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s
(main framing).
3.4 V e r t i c a l w e b s a n d t r a n s v e r s e
bulkheads (excluding deckhead
area):
.1 strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l
girders;
.2 o t h e r s t r a k e s .
3.5 H o r i z o n t a l g i r d e r s .
Number o f measurements
area.
W h e r e applicable.
3.6 P a n e l s t i f f e n i n g .
4. L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s i n
cargo tanks.
4.1 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m Plating b e t w e e n each pair o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a Single measurements.
strakes, a n d strakes i n w a y o f m i n i m u m o f three bays.
the horizontal stringers o f
transverse bulkheads.
4.2 A l l o t h e r s t r a k e s .
Plating between every third pair o f longitudinals i n Single measurements.
same three bays.
4.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l s o n d e c k h e a d E a c h l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e t h r e e b a y s .
Three measurements across w e b a n d o n e
measurement o n flange.
a n d b o t t o m strakes.
4.4 A l l o t h e r l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
E v e r y third longitudinal i n same three bays.
Three measurements across w e b a n d o n e
measurement o n flange.
4.5 E n d b r a c k e t s o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s M i n i m u m o f t h r e e b r a c k e t s a t t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a r e a o f b r a c k e t .
o f tank i n same three bays.
(main framing).
T h r e e w e b s w i t h m i n i m u m o f three locations o n each 5 p o i n t pattern o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m area o f
4.6 W e b f r a m e s a n d c r o s s t i e s .
w e b , i n c l u d i n g i n w a y o f cross tie connections.
webs, plus single measurements o nflanges o f w e b
frames and cross ties.
4.7 L o w e r e n d b r a c k e t s ( o p p o s i t e M i n i m u m o f t h r e e b r a c k e t s .
5 p o i n t pattern o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m area o f
brackets, plus single measurements o n bracket
side o f w e b f r a m e ) .
flanges.
2
5. T r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t a n d
swash bulkheads in cargo tanks.
5.1 U p p e r a n d l o w e r s t o o l s , i f T r a n s v e r s e b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n s t i f f e n e r s o v e r 1 m s t o o l
to inner bottom/deck plating.
span.
fitted.
Transverse band w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d connection 5 p o i n t pattern b e t w e e n stiffeners over 1 m stool
to inner bottom/deck plating.
span.
5.2 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m strakes, P l a t i n g b e t w e e n a p a i r o f s t i f f e n e r s ( m a i n v e r t i c a l 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n s t i f f e n e r s ( m a i n v e r t i c a l
a n d strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l w e b s ) a t t h r e e l o c a t i o n s - a p p r o x . % , /4 a n d % w i d t h w e b s ) o v e r 1 m l e n g t h .
w e b s (shelves, platforms).
o f tank.
5.3 A l l o t h e r s t r a k e s .
Plating b e t w e e n a pair o f stiffeners ( m a i n vertical Single measurements.
webs) at middle location.
5.4 S t r a k e s i n c o r r u g a t e d P l a t i n g f o r e a c h c h a n g e o f s c a n t l i n g a t c e n t r e o f p a n e l 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t 1 m o f p l a t i n g .
bulkheads.
and at flange o r fabricated connection.
5.5 S t i f f e n e r s ( m a i n v e r t i c a l w e b s ) . M i n i m u m o f 3 t y p i c a l s t i f f e n e r s ( m a i n v e r t i c a l w e b s ) . F o r w e b , 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r s p a n b e t w e e n b r a c k e t
connections ( 2 measurements across w e b at each
bracket connection, a n d one at centre o f s p a n ) . F o r
flange, single measurements ateach bracket toe and
at c e n t r e o f span.
5.6 B r a c k e t s .
M i n i m u m o f three at top, m i d d l e and b o t t o m o f tank. 5 p o i n t pattern over area o f bracket.
5.7 V e r t i c a l w e b s
M e a s u r e m e n t s at toe o f bracket a n d a t centre o f span 5 p o i n t pattern o v e r 1 m o f area plus single
m e a s u r e m e n t s near bracket toes a n d o n face flats
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I n case o f o i l t a n k e r s o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e
(as d e f i n e d i n t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n o n L o a d
Lines i n force) o f m o r e than 10 years o f age, t h e
procedure o f sample thickness measurements given i n
A p p e n d i x 3.9-1 s h a l l b e u s e d f o r e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e ship's
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength as required i n 3.8.1.1.1.
3.2.5 E x t e n t o f t a n k t e s t i n g .
3.2.5.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t a n k t e s t i n g
at a special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 3 . 2 . 5 . 1 .
T a b l e 3.2.5.1
M i n i m u m requirements f o rhydraulic t a n k testing a t special
surveys o f double hull oil tankers
Special survey N o . 1
age < 5
Special survey N o . 2 a n d
subsequent
age > 5
A l l ballast tank boundaries.
A l l cargo tank boundaries
3.2.5.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g a s
deemed necessary.
3.2.5.3 B o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f l i q u i d t o t h e t o p o f air pipes.
3.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f c a r go t a n k s s h a l l b e tested t o t h e
h i g h e s t p o i n t t h a t l i q u i d w i l l rise u n d e r service c o n d i t i o n s .
3.2.5.5 T h e t e s t s o f d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d o t h e r
spaces n o t i n t e n d e d f o r t h e carriage o f l i q u i d s m a y b e
unnecessary, p r o v i d e d t h e results o f their internal
inspection a n d e x a m i n a t i o n o f structures f o r m i n g their
top are positive.
3.2.6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
and systems.
3.2.6.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a n n u a l
surveys (refer t o 3.3.2.6), a special survey shall include
e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d checks t o t h e extent sufficient t o
c o n f i r m that t h e r e l e v a n t m e c h a n i c a l , electrical equip
m e n t a n d systems are i n a satisfactory condition a n d f i t
for a n i n t e n d e d purpose f o r the n e w 5 y e a r p e r i o d o f class
validity provided they are properly maintained a n d
h a n d l e d , a n d a r e p e r i o d i c a l l y s u r v e y e d a t d u e dates.
3.2.6.2 P u m p s , f a n s w i t h t h e i r d r i v e m o t o r s , c o n t r o l
systems, instrumentation, safety devices a n d other
e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems are subject t o a
close-up survey a n d operational testing:
.1 cargo a n d stripping systems;
.2 b a l l a s t s y s t e m ;
.3 a u t o m a t e d c a r g o o p e r a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
.4 i n e r t g a s s y s t e m ;
.5 f i x e d f o a m f i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g d e c k s y s t e m ;
.6 h y d r o c a r b o n g a s c o n c e n t r a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m i n
pump rooms;
.7 c a r g o h e a t i n g s y s t e m i n c a r g o t a n k s .
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3.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
3.3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h i n
3 m o n t h s before o r after t h e anniversary date
(i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y date + 3 m o n t h s ) o f t h e ship's i n i t i a l
classification s u r v e y after i t s c o n s t r u c t i o n o r t h e date
credited f o r t h e last special survey.
3.3.2 S c o p e .
3.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
3.3.2.1.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
for t h e purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e
hull, piping, mechanical, electrical equipment a n d
systems are maintained i n a satisfactory condition.
3.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d i t s c l o s i n g
appliances as f a r as c a n b e seen;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f d e c k a n d b u l k h e a d s o c k e t s i n
w a t e r t i g h t structures as far as practicable.
3.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f t h e w e a t h e r d e c k s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f cargo t a n k openings i n c l u d i n g
gaskets, covers, c o a m i n g s a n d f l a m e screens;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o t a n k s p r e s s u r e / v a c u u m
v a l v e s a n d f l a m e screens;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n v e n t s t o f u e l o i l
and lubricating o i l tanks;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o , c r u d e o i l w a s h i n g , b l o w i n g
and degassing, cargo v a p o u r discharge, venting, cargo
overflow prevention a n d bunker piping systems,
including vent masts a n d headers;
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s o f p i p e l i n e
sections a n d their earthings.
3.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f c a r g o p u m p r o o m s a n d p i p e
tunnels ( i f any):
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l p u m p r o o m bulkheads f o r signs
o f o i l leakage o r fractures a n d , i n particular, t h e sealing
arrangements o f p u m p shafts a n d b u l k h e a d sockets;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n o f a l l p i p i n g
systems;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s o f p i p e l i n e
sections a n d their earthings;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a v e n t i l a t i n g s y s t e m , i n c l u d i n g a n
interlock o f cargo p u m p r o o m lighting a n d a check o f
mechanical ventilating system operation.
3.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
3.3.2.5.1 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e r e r e q u i r e d a s a
consequence o f t h e results o f t h e special survey (refer
to 3.2.2.3.1) o r intermediate survey (refer t o 3.4.2.2.2)
shall be carried o u t . W h e n considered necessary b y the
surveyor, o r w h e n extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness
measurements shall b e carried o u t a n d i f t h e results o f
these thickness measurements indicate that substantial
corrosion is found, the extent o f thickness measurements
shall b e increased i n accordance w i t h Table 3.2.4.2.
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SURVEY
3.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
3.4.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e h e l d a t o r
between either t h e 2 n d o r 3 r d annual survey.
3.4.1.2 T h e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , o f w h i c h
the survey supplements t h e scope o f t h e annual survey,
m a y b e surveyed either a t o r between t h e 2 n d a n d
3rd annual survey.
3.4.1.3 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
3.4.2 S c o p e .
3.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
3.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y ,
the scope o f the intermediate survey is, depending o n t h e
ship's a g e , s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.4.2.2
to 3.4.2.4 i n accordance w i t h Table 3.4.2.1.1.
T a b l e 3.4.2.1.1
M i n i m u m requirements to overall a n d close-up surveys
and thickness measurements a t intermediate surveys
of double skin oil tankers
A g e o f ship d u r i n g intermediate survey
5 - 10years o fage
Refer t o 3.4.2.2
10 - 15 years o f age
R e f e r t o 3.4.2.3
O v e r 15 years o fage
Refer t o 3.4.2.4
3.4.2.1.2 F o r w e a t h e r d e c k s , a n e x a m i n a t i o n , a s f a r
as a p p l i c a b l e , o f c a r g o , c r u d e o i l w a s h i n g , b l o w i n g a n d
degassing, cargo v a p o u r discharge, v e n t i n g , cargo
o v e r f l o w prevention a n d fuel o i l piping systems,
including vent masts a n d headers shall be carried out.
I f u p o n e x a m i n a t i o n there is a n y doubt as t o t h e
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e piping, t h e latter m a y be required t o
be pressure tested, thickness m e a s u r e d o r b o t h . F o r ships
built under t h e C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r Double
H u l l O i l Tankers, t h e identified substantial corrosion
areas a r e r e q u i r e d t o b e also e x a m i n e d a n d a d d i t i o n a l
thickness measurements shall be carried out.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
3.4.2.1.3 T h e s u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l
e q u i p m e n t a n d systems shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope
according t o 3.3.2.6.
3.4.2.2 D o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r s 5 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o double skin o i l tankers
aged 5 t o 10 years inclusive:
.1 f o r t a n k s u s e d f o r s a l t - w a t e r b a l l a s t , a n o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f representative tanks selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r
shall b e carried o u t . I f such inspections reveal n o visible
structural defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d t o a
verification that the hard protective coating remains i n a
G O O D condition;
.2 a b a l l a s t t a n k s h a l l b e a n n u a l l y e x a m i n e d
where:
.2.1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g h a s n o t b e e n a p p l i e d
from the time o fconstruction; o r
.2.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
.2.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k , o r
.2.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than a G O O D condition a n d the hard protective coating
is n o t r e p a i r e d t o t h e s a t i s f a c t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y o r .
3.4.2.2.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s ,
suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys shall b e
examined.
3.4.2.3 D o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r s 1 0 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o double skin o i l tankers
aged 10 t o 15 years inclusive:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l
be t o t h e same extent as t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y
a c c o r d i n g t o 1.3 a n d 3 . 2 . H o w e v e r , p r e s s u r e t e s t i n g o f
cargo a n d ballast tanks a n d t h e requirements f o r long
itudinal strength evaluation o f the h u l l girder according
to 3.8.1.1.1 are n o t required unless d e e m e d necessary b y
the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d
at t h e second a n n u a l s u r v e y a n d b e progressed d u r i n g t h e
succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o c o m p l e t i o n at t h e third
annual survey i n lieu o f t h e application o f 3.2.1.4;
.3 a t t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y
m a y be considered i n lieu o f the requirements o f 3.2.2.2.
3.4.2.4 D o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o o i ltankers over
15 y e a r s o f a g e :
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l
be t o t h e same extent as t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y
a c c o r d i n g t o 1.3 a n d 3 . 2 . H o w e v e r , p r e s s u r e t e s t i n g o f
cargo a n d ballast tanks a n d t h e requirements f o r long
itudinal strength evaluation o f the h u l l girder according
to 3.8.1.1.1 are n o t required, unless deemed necessary b y
the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d
at t h e second a n n u a l s u r v e y a n d b e progressed d u r i n g t h e
succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o c o m p l e t i o n at t h e third
annual survey i n lieu o f t h e application o f 3.2.1.4;
.3 a s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e p a r t o f t h e
intermediate survey specified i n 3.4.2.4.1.1. T h e overall
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3.5 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
3.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s a s s o c i a t e d w i t h p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
s u r v e y a r e stated i n 1.3.
3.6 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O N B O A R D
3.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y
and verification o f shipboard documentation o n board are
stated i n 1.4.
3.7 P R O C E D U R E S F O R T H I C K N E S S
MEASUREMENTS
3.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s a s s o c i a t e d w i t h p r o c e d u r e s f o r
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures are stated
i n 1.5.
The p r o v i s i o n s associated w i t h t h e procedure f o r
recognition o ffirms engaged i n thickness measurements
are stated i n 1.6.
3.8 R E P O R T I N G O N H U L L S U R V E Y
AND EVALUATION O F SURVEY
3.8.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f S u r v e y R e p o r t .
3.8.1.1 T h e d a t a a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s t r u c t u r a l
condition o f the ship collected d u r i n g t h e survey shall be
evaluated f o r acceptability a n d continued structural
integrity o f t h e ship.
3.8.1.1.1 I n c a s e o f o i l t a n k e r s o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h
a n d u p w a r d s (as d e f i n e d i n t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n
o n L o a d L i n e s i n force), t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l strength
shall be evaluated b y using the thickness o f structural
m e m b e r s measured, r e n e w e d o r reinforced, as appropriate, d u r i n g t h e special s u r v e y carried o u t after t h e ship
reached 10 years o f age i n accordance w i t h t h e criteria
for l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e ship's h u l l girder f o r o i l
tankers specified i n 3.9.
3.8.1.1.2 T h e f i n a l r e s u l t o f e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e s h i p ' s
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength required i n 3 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 1 , after r e n e w a l
or r e i n f o r c e m e n t w o r k o f structural m e m b e r s ( i f carried
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Appendix 3.8
SURVEY REPORTING
T h e results o f the survey o f o i l tanker h u l l structures
a n d p i p i n g systems shall b e stated i n t h e relevant f o r m s
o f t h e Register documents considering the following
principles.
GENERAL
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e
f o l l o w i n g cases:
in connection with commencement, continuation
and/or c o m p l e t i o n o f periodical (annual, intermediate
and special) h u l l survey;
w h e n structural damages/defects have been
found;
w h e n repairs, renewals o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s have been
carried out;
w h e n c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirements) h a v e been
i m p o s e d o r deleted.
1.2 T h e p u r p o s e o f r e p o r t i n g s h a l l p r o v i d e :
evidence that prescribed surveys have been carried
out i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable classification rules;
documentation o f surveys carried o u t w i t h findings,
repairs carried o u t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t s )
i m p o s e d o r deleted;
survey records, w h i c h shall f o r m a n auditable
documentary trail;
information for planning o f future surveys;
i n f o r m a t i o n , w h i c h m a y b e used as i n p u t f o r
maintenance o f classification rules a n d instructions.
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t R e g i s t e r
B r a n c h Offices, a report shall be m a d e for each p o r t i o n o f
the s u r v e y . A list o f items surveyed shall b e made
available t o t h e next attending surveyor, prior t o
continuing o r completing t h e survey.
List o f thickness measurements carried out and tanks
tested shall b e also m a d e available t o t h e n e x t attending
surveyor.
PRINCIPLES
2 SCOPE O F SURVEY
2.1 C o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y h a s b e e n
carried o u t shall b e identified.
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h t a n k , w h e r e a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
has been carried o u t , together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f t h e
m e a n s o f access u s e d s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
2.3 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h t a n k , w h e r e t h i c k n e s s
measurements have been carried o u t shall be identified.
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , t h e identification o f locations o f close-up
survey a n d thickness measurements shall include t h e description o f
structural m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f s u r v e y a n d t h e ship's age.
W h e r e o n l y p a r t i a l s u r v e y i s r e q u i r e d , e.g. o n e w e b f r a m e
r i n g / o n e d e c k transverse, t h e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a
l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each t a n k b y reference t o f r a m e n u m b e r s .
2.4 A r e a s w h e r e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n
a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d for w h i c h t h e scope o f a close-up
survey a n d thickness measurements has been specially
considered, shall b e identified.
2.5 T a n k s s u b j e c t t o t a n k t e s t i n g s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , i n c l u d i n g c r u d e o i l
w a s h i n g piping, a n d cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g w i t h i n
cargo a n d ballast tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels a n d
v o i d spaces, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , w h e r e :
examination including internal examination o f
piping w i t h valves a n d fittings;
thickness measurements;
and operational testing t o w o r k i n g pressure have
been carried out.
3 RESULTS O F SURVEY
3.1 T y p e , e x t e n t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) shall be
identified.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
3.2 C o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s i n e a c h t a n k / s p a c e
w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e presence a n d characteristics o f
damages a n d defects shall b e i d e n t i f i e d . R e p o r t s m a y b e
supplemented b y sketches, diagrams a n d photos.
3.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d
b y the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
3.4 L o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r o f o i l
tankers o f 130 m i n length a n d upwards over 10 years o f
age s h a l l b e c h e c k e d a n d evaluated.
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T a b l e 5.1
Transverse sectional area o f hull girder flange
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
Measured,
cm
2
As-built,
cm
2
Diminution,
cm
(%)
2
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
4.1 W h e n e v e r t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r i s o f t h e
o p i n i o n that repairs are required, a n d repairs w e r e carried
out, t h e surveyor shall list i n t h e report a l l t h e h u l l
structures repaired w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f their names,
location, repair m e t h o d (complete o r partial replacement,
r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.), repair extent, test p e r f o r m a n c e .
4.2 F o r r e p a i r s n o t c o m p l e t e d a t t h e t i m e o f s u r v e y ,
c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirement) shall b e i m p o s e d w i t h a
specific t i m e l i m i t f o r t h e r e p a i r s . I n t h i s case, c o n d i t i o n
o f class s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y detailed b y t h e s u r v e y o r w i t h
identification o f each i t e m t o b e repaired.
T a b l e 5.2
Transverse sectional modulis o f hull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
Wjlcm
^r q
Remarks
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
5 E V A L U A T I O N O FL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
O F T H E H U L L G I R D E R F O R O I L T A N K E R S O F 130 M
I N L E N G T H O V E R 10 Y E A R S O F A G E
O n l y o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s w i t h fflling-in o f a n
appropriate table i n t h e survey report applies t o t h e
evaluation o f longitudinal strength.
5.1 A l l s h i p s r e g a r d l e s s o f t h e i r c o n s t r u c t i o n d a t e .
T h e transverse sectional areas o f deck flange (deck
plating a n d deck longitudinals) a n d b o t t o m flange
(bottom shell plating a n d b o t t o m longitudinals) shall be
calculated b y using the thickness measured, r e n e w e d o r
reinforced, during t h e survey f o r renewal o f t h e
Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship Safety C o n struction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate carried
o u t after t h e ship i s aged 10 years a n d w h e r e i n i t h a s b e e n
f o u n d that t h e d i m i n u t i o n o f the transverse sectional area
does n o t exceed 10 p e r cent o f the as-built area, as s h o w n
in Table 5.1.
5.2 S h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r a f t e r 1 J u l y 2002.
S e c t i o n m o d u l i o f transverse section o f t h e ship's
h u l l girder shall b e calculated b y using thickness
measured, renewed o r reinforced during the survey for
renewal o f the Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship
Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certi
ficate carried o u t after t h e ship is aged 10 years according
to 3.9.2.2.1.1 a n d w h e r e i n i t h a s been found that their
d i m i n u t i o n i s w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s set b y t h e Register rules,
as s h o w n i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
W
= t h e actual transverse section m o d u l i s o f the h u l l girder
calculated w i t h u s e o f thickness measurements, taking into account
renewed o r reinforced structural elements, during the survey f o r the
renewal o f t h e Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate according
to 2.9.2.2.1.1.
^W
= the d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f the longitudinal bending strength
o f ships calculated according t o 3.9.2.2.1.1.
1 )
act
req
act
min
160
T a b l e 5.3
Transverse sectional m o d u l u s o fhull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
W i U m
WmLcm
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
V)
W
as d e f i n e d i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
W
t h e diminution limit o fthe m i n i m u m section m o d u l u s
calculated according t o 3.9.2.2.1.2.
act
2 )
m i n
3.9 C R I T E R I A F O R L O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
OF HULL GIRDER F O ROIL TANKERS
3.9.1 G e n e r a l .
3.9.1.1 T h e s e c r i t e r i a s h a l l b e u s e d f o r t h e e v a l u a t i o n
o f l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e ship's h u l l girder a s
required i n 3.8.1.1.1.
3.9.1.2 I n o r d e r t h a t s h i p ' s l o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h t o b e
evaluated c a n b e recognized as valid, fillet w e l d i n g
between longitudinal internal members a n d hull
envelopes shall b e i n s o u n d c o n d i t i o n so as t o keep integrity
o f l o n g i t u d i n a l internal m e m b e r s w i t h h u l l envelopes.
3.9.2 E v a l u a t i o n o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h .
O n o i l tankers o f 130 m i n length a n dupwards aged
o v e r 10 years, t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f the ship's h u l l
girder shall b e evaluated i n compliance w i t h t h e
requirements o f this Chapter o n t h e basis o f the thickness
measurements, taking into account renewed o r reinforced
structural elements, during the survey for the renewal o f
the Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate.
The condition o f t h e h u l l girder f o r longitudinal
strength evaluation shall b e determined i n accordance
w i t h t h e methods specified i n A p p e n d i x 3.9-1.
3.9.2.1 C a l c u l a t i o n o f t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n a l a r e a s o f
d e c k a n d b o t t o m flanges o f h u l l girder.
3.9.2.1.1 T h e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n a l a r e a s o f d e c k
flange (deck plating a n d deck longitudinals) a n d b o t t o m
flange ( b o t t o m shell plating a n d b o t t o m longitudinals) o f
3.9.2.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s
o f h u l l girder.
3.9.2.2.1 T h e a c t u a l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f t r a n s v e r s e
section o f the ship's h u l l girder calculated i n accordance
w i t h 3.9.2.1.2.2 shall satisfy either o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
provisions, as applicable:
.1 f o r ships constructed o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e
actual section m o d u l u s W o f t h e transverse section o f
the ship's h u l l girder calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.9.2.1.2.2 s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e
d i m i n u t i o n limits determined b y t h e Register rules w i t h
due regard t o t h e F l a g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n requirements; o r
.2 f o r s h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d b e f o r e 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e a c t u a l
section m o d u l u s W o f t h e transverse section o f t h e ship's
h u l l girder calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements
o f 3.9.2.1.2.2 shall m e e t t h e criteria f o r t h e m i n i m u m
section m o d u l u s f o r ships i n service required b y t h e
Register Rules, w i t h due regard t o the Flag A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
r e q u i r e m e n t s , p r o v i d e d t h a t i n n o c a s e W a c t s h a l l b e less
than the d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f the m i n i m u m section m o d u l u s
W
as specified i n A p p e n d i x 3.9-3.
act
act
m i n
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Appendix 3.9-1
1 EXTENT OF LONGITUDINAL
STRENGTH EVALUATION
3 ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS
W H E R E T H EL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H I S D E F I C I E N T
1.1 L o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d w i t h i n
0,4L amidships for the extent o f the h u l l girder length
that contains tanks therein and w i t h i n 0,5L amidships for
adjacent tanks, w h i c h m a y extend b e y o n d 0 , 4 L amid
ships.
3.1 W h e r e o n e o r m o r e o f t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s a r e
found t o be deficient i n respect o f t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength requirements g i v e n i n 2 . 9 , t h e n u m b e r o f
transverse sections for thickness measurement shall b e
increased such that each t a n k w i t h i n the 0 , 5 L amidships
r e g i o n has b e e n s a m p l e d . T a n k spaces t h a t are p a r t i a l l y
w i t h i n , b u t e x t e n d b e y o n d , t h e 0,5L r e g i o n , s h a l l b e
sampled.
3.2 A d d i t i o n a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l a l s o b e
p e r f o r m e d o n one transverse section f o r w a r d a n d one aft
o f each repaired area t o the extent necessary t o ensure
that the areas b o r d e r i n g the repaired section also c o m p l y
w i t h the requirements o f this Section.
2 SAMPLING METHOD
OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
2.1 P u r s u a n t t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 2 . 4 o f t h i s
Section, transverse sections shall b e chosen such that
thickness measurements c a n be taken f o r as m a n y
different tanks i n corrosive environments as possible,
e.g. b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a r i n g a c o m m o n p l a n e b o u n d a r y w i t h
cargo tanks fitted w i t h heating coils, other ballast tanks,
cargo tanks permitted t o b e filled w i t h sea w a t e r and
other cargo t a n k s . B a l l a s t tanks sharing a c o m m o n plane
boundary w i t h cargo tanks fitted w i t h heating coils and
cargo t a n k s p e r m i t t e d t o b e f i l l e d w i t h sea w a t e r s h a l l b e
selected w h e r e present.
2.2 T h e m i n i m u m n u m b e r o f t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s t o
be sampled shall b e i n accordance w i t h Table 3.2.4.1.
T h e transverse sections shall be located w h e r e the largest
thickness reductions are suspected t o occur o r are
revealed from deck and b o t t o m plating measurements
prescribed i n 2.3 a n d s h a l l be clear o f areas, w h i c h h a v e
been locally renewed or reinforced.
2.3 A t l e a s t t w o p o i n t s s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d o n e a c h
deck plate and/or b o t t o m shell plate required t o be
measured w i t h i n the cargo area i n accordance w i t h the
requirements o f Table 3.2.4.1.
2.4 W i t h i n 0 , 1 D ( w h e r e D i s t h e s h i p ' s m o u l d e d
depth) o f the deck and b o t t o m a t each transverse section
to be measured i n accordance w i t h the requirements o f
Table 3.2.4.1, every longitudinal a n d girder shall be
m e a s u r e d o n t h e w e b a n d face plate, a n d e v e r y plate s h a l l
be measured at one p o i n t b e t w e e n longitudinals.
2.5 F o r l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s , o t h e r t h a n t h o s e
specified i n 2.4 above, to b e measured at each transverse
section i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f
Table 3.2.4.1, every longitudinal a n d girder shall be
m e a s u r e d o n t h e w e b a n d face p l a t e a t l e a s t i n o n e p o i n t .
2.6 T h e t h i c k n e s s o f e a c h c o m p o n e n t s h a l l b e
determined b y averaging a l l o f the measurements taken
i n w a y o f the transverse section o n each component.
4 EFFECTIVE REPAIR
METHODS
4.1 T h e e x t e n t o f r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t c a r r i e d
out to c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f this Chapter shall
be i n accordance w i t h 4.2 o f this A p p e n d i x .
4.2 T h e m i n i m u m c o n t i n u o u s l e n g t h o f a r e n e w e d o r
r e i n f o r c e d s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s h a l l n o t be less t h a n t w i c e
the spacing o f the p r i m a r y m e m b e r s i n w a y . I n addition,
the thickness d i m i n u t i o n i n w a y o f the butt j o i n t o f each
j o i n i n g m e m b e r f o r w a r d and aft o f the replaced m e m b e r
(plates, stiffeners, girder w e b s a n d flanges, etc.) s h a l l n o t
be w i t h i n the substantial c o r r o s i o n range (75 per cent o f
the a l l o w a b l e d i m i n u t i o n associated w i t h each particular
m e m b e r ) . W h e r e differences i n thickness at the b u t t j o i n t
exceed 15 per cent o f the l o w e r thickness, a transition
taper shall b e provided.
4.3 A l t e r n a t i v e r e p a i r m e t h o d s i n v o l v i n g t h e f i t t i n g
o f support m e m b e r s o r structural m e m b e r m o d i f i c a t i o n is
subject t o t h e special consideration b y the Register i n
each c a s e . I n considering the fitting o f support m e m b e r s ,
it shall b e l i m i t e d to the f o l l o w i n g conditions:
.1 t o restore a n d / o r increase l o n g i t u d i n a l strength;
.2 t h e t h i c k n e s s d i m i n u t i o n o f t h e d e c k o r b o t t o m
plating to be reinforced shall n o t be w i t h i n the substantial
corrosion range (75 p e r cent o f the allowable d i m i n u
tion);
.3 t h e a l i g n m e n t a n d a r r a n g e m e n t o f s u p p o r t
members, including their termination, shall meet t h e
Register requirements;
.4 t h e s u p p o r t m e m b e r s a r e c o n t i n u o u s o v e r t h e
entire 0 , 5 L amidships length; and
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.5 c o n t i n u o u s f i l l e t w e l d i n g a n d f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n
welds are used at butt w e l d i n g and, depending o n the
w i d t h o f the support members, slot w e l d s . T h e w e l d i n g
procedures applied shall be approved b y the Register.
4.4 T h e e x i s t i n g s t r u c t u r e a d j a c e n t t o r e p l a c e m e n t
areas a n d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h r e n e w e d , r e i n f o r c e d a n d
Appendix 3.9-2
5. T h e s h a d o w a r e a s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d b y d r a w i n g
t w o t a n g e n t l i n e s w i t h a n o p e n i n g a n g l e o f 30.
6. T h e d e c k m o d u l u s i s r e l a t e d t o t h e m o u l d e d d e c k
l i n e a t side.
7. T h e b o t t o m m o d u l u s i s r e l a t e d t o t h e b a s e l i n e .
8. C o n t i n u o u s t r u n k s a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l h a t c h
coamings shall b e included i n the longitudinal sectional
area, p r o v i d e d t h e y a r e e f f e c t i v e l y s u p p o r t e d b y l o n g
itudinal bulkheads o r deep g i r d e r s . T h e deck m o d u l u s
shall be t h e n calculated b y d i v i d i n g the m o m e n t o f i n e r t i a
b y the f o l l o w i n g distance z ( p r o v i d e d i t i s greater t h a n
the distance t o the deck line a t side):
t
Zt = z(0,9 + 0 , 2 j / 5 )
w h e r e z = distance f r o m a neutral axis t o t h e t o p o f a continuous
strength member;
y = distance f r o m the top o f a continuous strength m e m b e r to the
centreline o f the ship;
z a n d y t o b e measured t o the p o i n t g i v i n g the largest v a l u e o f z .
t
9. L o n g i t u d i n a l g i r d e r s b e t w e e n m u l t i - h a t c h w a y s
shall b e considered b y special calculations.
Appendix 3.9-3
C =
b
m i n
m o u l d e d displacement ( m ) at draught d
b
^min=cL i?(C +
6
0,7>1
STRENGTH
LBd
c = 0,9C ;
C = 1 0 , 7 5 - ( ( 3 0 0 - L ) / 1 0 0 ) for 1 3 0 < L < 3 0 0 m ;
C = 10,75 for 300 < L < 350 m ;
C = 1 0 , 7 5 - ( ( L - 3 5 0 ) / 1 5 0 ) for 3 5 0 < L < 5 0 0 m ;
r| = material factor taken equal to:
1,0 f o r m i l d s t e e l w i t h y i e l d s t r e s s o f 2 3 5 N / m m a n d o v e r ;
0 , 7 8 f o r h i g h e r s t r e n g t h steel w i t h y i e l d stress o f 3 1 5 N / m m a n d
over;
0 , 7 2 f o r h i g h e r s t r e n g t h steel w i t h y i e l d stress o f 3 5 5 N / m m a n d
over.
W
1 , 5
1 , 5
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2. S c a n t l i n g s o f a l l c o n t i n u o u s l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s
o f t h e ship's h u l l girder, based o n t h e section m o d u l u s
requirement i n item 1 above, shall be maintained w i t h i n
0 , 4 L a m i d s h i p s . H o w e v e r , i n special cases, b a s e d o n
consideration o f t h e type o f a ship, h u l l f o r m a n d loading
conditions, t h e scantlings m a y b e gradually reduced
4 S U R V E Y S O FC H E M I C A L
4.1
TANKERS
GENERAL
4.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
4.1.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f - p r o p e l l e d
ships w i t h i n t e g r a l t a n k s ( c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s ) c a r r y i n g c h e m i c a l s
i n b u l k , a s d e f i n e d i n 1 . 1 , i.e. ships w i t h t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f
Fitness f o r t h e Carriage o f Dangerous Chemicals i n B u l k
regulated b y t h e International Code f o r the Construction a n d
E q u i p m e n t o f Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals i n B u l k .
I f a chemical tanker i s constructed w i t h b o t h integral a n d
i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s , these r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e applicable o n l y t o
t h a t p o r t i o n o f t h e cargo l e n g t h c o n t a i n i n g i n t e g r a l t a n k s .
C o m b i n a t i o n carriers f o r t h e carriage o f l i q u e f i e d gases a n d
chemicals (gas carriers/chemical tankers) w i t h independent
t a n k s w i t h i n t h e h u l l , s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d a s gas carriers.
4.1.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo tanks,
p u m p r o o m s , c o f f e r d a m s , pipe t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces
w i t h i n t h e cargo area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
requirements are n o t applicable t o independent tanks
o n d e c k . T h e requirements also apply t o t h e survey o f
mechanical, electrical equipment a n d systems.
The present requirements supplement t h e require
ments f o r classification survey given i n Part I I "Survey
Schedule a n d Scope".
4.1.1.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m
extent o fexamination, thickness measurements a n d tank
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended w h e n substantial
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects are f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
an additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
4.1.1.4 T h e s u r v e y o f i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
missing i n this Section shall b e carried o u t i n accordance
w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f Part I I " S u r v e y
Schedule a n d Scope".
4.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
The definitions used i n this Section are g i v e n i n 1.1.
4.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l i c a b l e t o r e p a i r s o f h u l l struc
t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.2.
4.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y .
I n a n y k i n d o f s u r v e y , i . e . special, i n t e r m e d i a t e , a n n u a l
or other surveys preceding t h e listed ones, thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
shall b e simultaneous w i t h these close-up surveys.
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4.2 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
4.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
4.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t f i v e
years intervals t o r e n e w t h e Classification Certificate.
4.2.1.2 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e date o f the initial classification
survey a n d thereafter w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e credited
date o f the p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , a n e x t e n s i o n
o f class o f t h r e e m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e 5 t h y e a r c a n
b e g r a n t e d i n e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I n t h i s case, t h e
n e x t p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e
special s u r v e y before t h e e x t e n s i o n w a s granted.
4.2.1.3 F o r s u r v e y s c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e m o n t h s
before t h e e x p i r y date o f the special survey, t h e n e x t p e r i o d
o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l
s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n three m o n t h s
before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e p e r i o d o f
class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
4.2.1.4 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
4th annual survey a n d b e progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
survey is c o m m e n c e d prior t o t h e 4 t h annual survey, t h e
entire survey shall be completed w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s i f
such w o r k shall b e credited t o t h e special survey.
4.2.1.5 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
4.2.2 S c o p e .
4.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
4.2.2.1.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y , e x a m i n a t i o n , tests
a n d checks o f sufficient extent t o ensure that t h e h u l l a n d
related p i p i n g , as required i n 4.2.2.1.3, are i n a satisfactory
condition a n d f i t f o r their intended purpose f o r the n e w
p e r i o d o f class o f f i v e y e a r s t o b e a s s i g n e d , s u b j e c t t o
proper maintenance a n d operation a n d t o periodical surveys
b e i n g c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
4.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o t a n k s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
double b o t t o m tanks, p u m p rooms, pipe tunnels,
c o f f e r d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo tanks, decks
and outer hull shall be examined, a n d this examination
shall be supplemented b y thickness measurements a n d
testing required i n 4 . 2 . 4 a n d 4.2.5, t o ensure that t h e
structural integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e a i m o f t h e
examination is t o discover substantial corrosion,
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4.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
4.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m o f c a rgo t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
A ballast tank shall b e e x a m i n e d at subsequent
annual intervals where:
.1 a h a r d protective coating h a s n o t been applied
from the time o fconstruction, o r
.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d , o r
.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k , o r
.4 t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than a G O O D condition a n d the hard protective coating
is n o t repaired t o t h e satisfaction o f t h e surveyor.
T h i c k n e s s measurements shall b e carried out, as d e e m e d
4.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
4.2.2.2.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k i s a p a r t o f t h e s p e c i a l n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r .
s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness
4.2.3 S c o p e o f o v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f the
4.2.3.1 A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l t a n k s a n d s p a c e s
cargo tanks a n d ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n shall b e carried o u t at each special survey.
accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements f o r special
4.2.3.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys, i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e extent o f t h e d r y surveys at a special survey are g i v e n i n Tables 4.2.3.2-1
dock survey i s specified i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y
o r 4.2.3.2-2. T h e s u r v e y o f stainless steel tanks m a y b e
Schedule a n d Scope".
carried o u t as a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y supplemented b y closeN o t e . L o w e r portions o f t h e cargo a n d ballast tanks are
up survey, as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e surveyor.
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w a light ballast w a t e r l i n e .
Table
4.2.3.2-1
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 1 0
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
Special survey N o . 4 a n d
subsequent
age > 15
( D ) O n e transverse bulkhead
l o w e r part i n a ballast tank.
B a l l a s t d o u b l e h u l l t a n k : m e a n s d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k p l u s d o u b l e side t a n k p l u s d o u b l e d e c k t a n k , as a p p l i c a b l e , e v e n i f t h e s e t a n k s a r e separate.
W h e r e n o centre cargo tanks are fitted (as i n case o f centre l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d ) , transverse b u l k h e a d s i n w i n g t a n k s shall b e surveyed.
N o t e . ( A ) ( D ) : a r e areas t o b e subjected t o close-up surveys a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s (refer t o F i g s . 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 t o 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 3 ) :
( A ) complete transverse w e b frame r i n g i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
( B ) deck transverse i n c l u d i n g adjacent deck structural m e m b e r s ;
( C ) transverse b u l k h e a d complete - i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
( D ) transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r part - i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s .
2
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Table
4.2.3.2-2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t special survey o fdouble skin chemical tankers
Special survey N o . 1
age < 15
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age <10
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
Special survey N o . 4 a n d
subsequent
age > 15
(1) O n e w e b frame r i n g - i n a (1) A l l w e b frame rings - i n a (1) A l l w e b frame rings - i n a l l A s special survey N o . 3 .
ballast double h u l l t a n k 1
ballast w i n g t a n k o r ballast double ballast tanks.
hull tank .
1
- i n a ( 6 ) T h e k n u c k l e area a n d t h e upper
part (approximately 3 m ) o f o n e w e b
f r a m e i n each r e m a i n i n g ballast tank.
4.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f the tanks under survey, t h e condition o f the corrosion
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d also i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
.1 i n particular, tanks h a v i n g structural arrangements
o r details, w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n s i m i l a r tanks o r
o n s i m i l a r ships according t o available i n f o r m a t i o n ;
.2 i n t a n k s , w h i c h h a v e structures a p p r o v e d w i t h r e d u c e d
scantlings d u e t o a n approved corrosion control system.
4.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coatings are f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope
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T i 1 1 1 1 l
i^r
Additional
SecD
floor
1 I J ^ ^ f O /.
a
<Pa <
Fig. 4.2.3.2-2 Representative transverse o f chemical tanker (about 10000 D W T ) . Areas C and D , (3), (4) and (5)
for close-up survey o f chemical tanker
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a rr a *
rt ri ri
(6)
i i
4^T^
(7)
(7)
Increased
thickness
/ \
Fig. 4.2.3.2-3 Representative transverse section o f chemical tanker (about 10000 D W T ) .
A r e a s (6) and (7) for close-up survey o f chemical tanker
Table
4.2.4.1
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 1 0
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
.1 each deck plate;
.2 o n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n .
3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s
o u t s i d e t h e cargo area.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l asses
sment a n d recording o f corrosion
pattern, o f those structural m e m b e r s
s u b j e c t t o a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y accor
ding to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 or 4.2.3.2-2
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 1 5
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
.1 each deck plate;
.2 t w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s ;
.3 a l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s .
3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s
o u t s i d e t h e cargo area.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l asses
sment a n d recording o f corrosion
pattern, o f those structural m e m b e r s
s u b j e c t t o a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y accor
ding to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 or 4.2.3.2-2
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
.1 each deck plate;
.2 t h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s ;
.3 e a c h b o t t o m p l a t e .
3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l
length.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l as
sessment a n d recording o f c o r r o s i o n
pattern, o f those structural m e m b e r s
s u b j e c t t o a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y accor
ding to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 o r
4.2.3.2-2
A t l e a s t o n e s e c t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a b a l l a s t t a n k w i t h i n 0,5 a m i d s h i p s .
T a b l e 4.2.4.2
Requirements for extent of thickness measurements in areas of substantialcorrosion within the cargo t a n k length at specialsurvey
of chemicaltankers
Structural m e m b e r
Extent o f measurements
Pattern o f measurements
1. B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r s t r u c t u r e
1.1 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r s t r u c t u r e
plating
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Pattern o f measurements
1.4 F l o o r s , i n c l u d i n g t h e w a t e r t i g h t o n e s
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Pattern o f measurements
4. T r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s a n d s w a s h b u l k h e a d s
4.1 Upper a n d l o w e r stool, w h e r e fitted
4.6 Brackets
4.7 H o r i z o n t a l girders
T a b l e 4.2.5.1
M i n i m u m requirements tot a n k testing a t specialsurveys
of chemicaltankers
Special survey N o . 1
age < 5
Special survey N o . 2 a n d
subsequent
age > 5
A l l ballast t a n k boundaries.
A l l ballast t a n k boundaries.
Cargo t a n k boundaries facing ballast A l l cargo t a n k b o u n d a r i e s
t a n k s , v o i d spaces, p i p e t u n n e l s ,
p u m p r o o m s o r cofferdams
4.2.5.5 T h e tests o f d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d o t h e r
spaces n o t d e s i g n e d f o r t h e c a r r i a g e o f l i q u i d s m a y b e
omitted, p r o v i d e d a satisfactory internal e x a m i n a t i o n
together w i t h a n e x a m i n a t i o n o f the tanktop i s carried out.
4.2.6 O n c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e
selected steel cargo pipes outside cargo tanks a n d ballast
pipes passing t h r o u g h cargo tanks shall be:
.1 thickness m e a s u r e d a t r a n d o m o r selected pipe
lengths t o be opened f o r internal inspection;
.2 p r e s s u r e t e s t e d t o t h e m a x i m u m w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e .
Special attention shall be g i v e n t o cargo/slop
discharge p i p i n g t h r o u g h ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces.
4.2.7 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
and systems.
4.2.7.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
to t h e requirements o f annual survey (refer t o 4.3.2.6),
e x a m i n a t i o n , tests a n d checks o f sufficient extent t o
ensure that t h e relevant mechanical, electrical equipment
and systems are i n a satisfactory condition a n d are fit f o r
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4.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
4.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
4.3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h i n
3 m o n t h s before o r after t h e anniversary date
(i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y date + 3 m o n t h s ) o f t h e ship's i n i t i a l
classification s u r v e y after i t s construction o r t h e date
credited f o r t h e last special survey.
in Service
4.3.2 S c o p e .
4.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
4.3.2.1.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
for t h e purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e
h u l l , p i p i n g , m e c h a n i c a l a n d electrical equipment, as w e l l
as s y s t e m s a r e m a i n t a i n e d i n a s a t i s f a c t o r y c o n d i t i o n .
4.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l plating a n d its closing
appliances as f a r as c a n b e seen;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f d e c k a n d b u l k h e a d s o c k e t s i n
w a t e r t i g h t structures as f a r as practicable.
4.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f t h e w e a t h e r d e c k i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l cargo t a n k openings i n c l u d i n g
gaskets, covers, c o a m i n g s a n d f l a m e screens;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f v a c u u m / p r e s s u r e v a l v e s o f v e n t
systems, f l a m e screens a n d flame-arresting fittings;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n a i r p i p e s o f f u e l
and o i l tanks;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o , b u n k e r , v e n t i l a t i n g a n d v e n t
piping systems, including vent masts a n d headers;
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s o f p i p e l i n e
sections a n d their earthing.
4.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f c a r g o p u m p r o o m s a n d p i p e
tunnels, i f any, includes:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l p u m p r o o m bulkheads f o r signs
o f dangerous c h e m i c a l leakage o r fractures a n d , i n
particular, t h e sealing arrangements o f p u m p shafts a n d
b u l k h e a d sockets;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n o f a l l p i p i n g
systems;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s o f p i p e l i n e
sections a n d their earthings;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f v e n t s y s t e m s , i n c l u d i n g a n
interlock o f cargo p u m p r o o m lighting a n d a check o f
mechanical ventilating system operation.
4.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
4.3.2.5.1 E x a m i n a t i o n o f b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e r e r e
q u i r e d as a consequence o f t h e results o f t h e special
survey (refer t o 4.2.2.3.1) o r intermediate survey (refer t o
4.4.2.2.1 a n d 4.4.2.2.2) shall be carried o u t . W h e n
considered necessary b y the surveyor, o r w h e n extensive
corrosion exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried
out a n d i f t h e results o f these thickness measurements
indicate that substantial corrosion is found, t h e extent o f
thickness measurements shall b e increased i n accordance
w i t h Table 4.2.4.2. These extended thickness measure
m e n t s shall b e carried o u t before t h e s u r v e y is credited as
completed.
Suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys shall b e
e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f substantial corrosion identified at
previous surveys shall have thickness measurements
taken.
4.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
and systems.
4.3.2.6.1 P u m p s , f a n s w i t h t h e i r d r i v e m o t o r s ,
control systems, instrumentation, safety devices a n d
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other e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems, as f a r as
practicable, are subject t o e x a m i n a t i o n a n d operational
testing:
cargo a n d stripping system;
ballast system;
automated cargo control system;
hydrocarbon gas concentration control system i n
pump rooms;
cargo heating system i n cargo tanks.
4.3.2.6.2 S u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o c o n f i r m t h a t
potential sources o f fire i n p u m p r o o m s o r nearby are
m i s s i n g a n d ladders f o r access a r e i n f i t c o n d i t i o n a n d
that all t h e electrical equipment i n p u m p r o o m s is i n f i t
condition.
4.3.2.6.3 D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n c o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e
m a d e that all t h e electrical equipment i n p u m p r o o m s is
in fit condition a n d properly maintained.
4.3.2.6.4 S u r v e y o f i n e r t g a s s y s t e m i s c a r r i e d o u t ,
w h i c h includes:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m t h a t a l l p i p i n g a n d t h e i r
c o m p o n e n t s a r e i n f i t c o n d i t i o n a n d free o f signs o f
corrosion, o r gas o r liquid leakage;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m t h a t b o t h i n e r t g a s b l o w e r s
are p r o p e r l y operated;
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a s c r u b b e r r o o m v e n t i l a t i n g
system;
.4 c h e c k o f a d e c k w a t e r s e a l f o r a u t o m a t i c f i l l i n g
a n d d r a i n i n g , a n d f o r b e i n g free o f w a t e r c a r r y - o v e r ;
.5 c h e c k o f a n o n - r e t u r n v a l v e c o n d i t i o n ;
.6 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a l l r e m o t e l y o p e r a t e d a n d
automatically controlled valves including inert gas
shut-off valves;
.7 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s o o t b l o w e r s i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
.8 c h e c k , a s f a r a s p r a c t i c a b l e , i n c l u d i n g s i m u l a t i o n
o f conditions, w h e n necessary, o f t h e f o l l o w i n g a l a r m
and safety devices o f the inert gas system:
h i g h o x y g e n content o f the inert gas i n t h e inert gas
supply main;
l o w pressure i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
l o w pressure i n t h e pipeline feeding t h e deck water
seal;
h i g h gas temperature i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
l o w pressure o rl o w velocity o f water flow;
h i g h w a t e r level i n scrubber;
discontinuance o f inert gas blowers operation;
failure o f p o w e r supply t o t h e automatic control system
for t h e gas regulating v a l v e a n d t o c o n t i n u o u s l y indicating
and p e r m a n e n t l y recording devices f o r m o n i t o r i n g pressure
a n d o x y g e n content i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
h i g h gas pressure i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
.9 c h e c k o f a n a c c u r a c y o f p o r t a b l e a n d f i x e d
equipment for measurements o fa n oxygen concentration
w i t h use o f a calibrating gas;
.10 c h e c k , i f p r a c t i c a b l e , o f t h e p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g o f
the inert gas s y s t e m after t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e above
checks.
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4.3.2.6.5 S u r v e y o f p i p i n g a n d f i t t i n g s o f a f i x e d
f o a m fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g system o n deck a n d i n p u m p
r o o m s shall b e carried out.
4.3.2.6.6 S u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s p a r k
arresters o f exhaust systems o f m a i n , a u x i l i a r y a n d
emergency engines, steam boilers a n d fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
m e a n s f o r silencers, i f fitted, shall b e carried o u t .
4.4 I N T E R M E D I A T E
SURVEY
4.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
4.4.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e h e l d a t o r
between either t h e 2 n d o r 3 r d annual survey.
4.4.1.2 T h e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , a d d i t i o n a l
to t h e requirements o f the a n n u a l survey, m a y b e s u r v e y e d
either at o r b e t w e e n t h e 2 n d a n d 3 r d a n n u a l survey.
4.4.1.3 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
4.4.2 S c o p e .
4.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
4.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l
survey i n 4 . 3 , t h e scope o f intermediate survey shall
include, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's age, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
4.4.2.2 t o 4.4.2.4.
4.4.2.1.2 F o r w e a t h e r d e c k s , a n e x a m i n a t i o n a s f a r a s
applicable o f cargo, bunker, ballast, steam a n d v e n t
p i p i n g systems, as w e l l as v e n t masts a n d headers, shall
be carried o u t . I f u p o n e x a m i n a t i o n there i s a n y d o u b t
as t o t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e p i p i n g , t h e p i p i n g m a y b e
r e q u i r e d t o b e pressure tested, thickness m e a s u r e d o r
both.
4.4.2.1.3 T h e s u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l
e q u i p m e n t a n d systems shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope
according t o 4.3.2.6.
4.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s b e t w e e n 5 a n d
10 years o f age.
The following shall apply:
.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f r e p r e s e n t a t i v e b a l l a s t t a n k s
a n d selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r shall b e carried o u t . I f such
s u r v e y reveals n o v i s i b l e structural defects, t h e examina
tion m a y be limited t o a verification that t h e hard
protective coating remains i n G O O D condition;
.2 a b a l l a s t t a n k s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t s u b s e q u e n t
annual intervals where:
2.1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g h a s n o t b e e n a p p l i e d
from the time o fconstruction; o r
2.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
2.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k , o r
2.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than a G O O D condition a n d i t i s n o t repaired t o t h e
satisfaction o f the surveyor;
.3 s u s p e c t a r e a s i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l
be e x a m i n e d .
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4.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s b e t w e e n 1 0 a n d
15 y e a r s o f age.
The f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l
be t o t h e same extent as t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y
a c c o r d i n g t o 1.3 a n d 4 . 2 . H o w e v e r , p r e s s u r e t e s t i n g o f
cargo a n d ballast tanks is n o t required unless deemed
necessary b y the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
second annual survey a n d be progressed during t h e
succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o completion at the third
annual survey i n lieu o f t h e application o f 4.2.1.4;
.3 a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y m a y b e
considered i n lieu o f the requirements o f 4.2.2.2.
4.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f
age.
The f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l
be t o t h e same extent as t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y
a c c o r d i n g t o 1.3 a n d 4 . 2 . H o w e v e r , p r e s s u r e t e s t i n g o f
cargo a n d ballast tanks is n o t required unless deemed
necessary b y the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
second annual survey a n d be progressed during t h e
succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o completion at the third
annual survey i n lieu o f t h e application o f 4.2.1.4;
.3 a s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e p a r t o f t h e
intermediate s u r v e y . T h e overall a n d close-up surveys
a n d thickness measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r
portions o f cargo tanks a n d ballast tanks shall b e carried
out i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements f o r
intermediate surveys, i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e
scope o f t h e d r y dock survey is specified
i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f t h e cargo a n d ballast tanks are
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w light ballast waterline.
4.5 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
4.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n 1.3.
4.6 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O N B O A R D
4.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d a r e g i v e n i n 1.4.
4.7 P R O C E D U R E S
F O RTHICKNESS
MEASUREMENTS
4.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r o c e d u r e s f o r t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.5.
The provisions related t o t h e procedure f o r recogni
t i o n o fthe firms engaged i n thickness measurements are
g i v e n i n 1.6.
4.8 R E P O R T I N G O N H U L L S U R V E Y
AND EVALUATION O F SURVEY
4.8.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f s u r v e y r e p o r t .
4.8.1.1 T h e d a t a a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s t r u c t u r a l
c o n d i t i o n o f the ship's h u l l collected d u r i n g s u r v e y s h a l l
be evaluated f o r acceptability a n d continued structural
i n t e g r i t y o f the ship's h u l l .
4.8.2 R e p o r t i n g o n s u r v e y .
4.8.2.1 P r i n c i p l e s f o r s u r v e y r e p o r t i n g a r e s h o w n i n
A p p e n d i x 4.8 a n d considered i nthe relevant forms o f t h e
Register documents.
4.8.2.2 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t
Register B r a n c h Offices, a report shall b e m a d e f o r each
portion o f the s u r v e y . A list o fitems e x a m i n e d
and/or
tested (pressure testing, thickness measurements, etc.)
and a n indication o f w h e t h e r t h e i t e m has been credited,
shall be made available t o t h enext attending surveyor
prior t o continuing o r completing t h e survey.
4.8.2.3 A n E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y s h a l l b e
submitted t o t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d kept o n board t h e ship
for reference at future s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l
S u m m a r y shall be verified b y a duly authorised person o f
the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e ship's s u r v e y
and/or issued this S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f t h e
survey reports.
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Appendix 4.8
SURVEY REPORTING
PRINCIPLES
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , t h e identification o f locations o f
close-up survey a n d thickness measurements shall include t h e
description o f structural members i naccordance w i t h the applicable
r e q u i r e m e n t s d e p e n d i n g o n the t y p e o f s u r v e y a n d t h e ship's age.
W h e r e o n l y p a r t i a l s u r v e y i s r e q u i r e d , e.g. o n e w e b
frame ring/one deck transverse, t h e identification shall
include a l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each t a n k b y reference to frame
n
umbers.
1 GENERAL
2.4 A r e a s w h e r e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n
a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d for w h i c h the scope o f a close-up
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s h a s b e e n s p e c i a l l y
considered, shall b e identified.
f o l l o w i n g cases:
in connection with commencement, continuation
2.5 T a n k s s u b j e c t t o t a n k t e s t i n g s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
and/or c o m p l e t i o n o f periodical (annual, intermediate
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , c a r g o a n d b a l l a s t p i p i n g
and special) h u l l survey;
w i t h i n cargo and ballast tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels
a n d v o i d spaces, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , w h e r e :
w h e n structural damages/defects have been
found;
examination including internal examination o f
piping w i t h valves and fittings;
w h e n repairs, renewals o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s have been
thickness measurements;
carried out;
w h e n c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirements) h a v e been
and operational testing t o w o r k i n g pressure have
i m p o s e d o r deleted.
been carried out.
1.2 T h e p u r p o s e o f r e p o r t i n g s h a l l p r o v i d e :
evidence that prescribed surveys have been carried
out i n accordance w i t h the applicable Rules;
3 RESULTS OF SURVEY
documentation o f surveys carried out w i t h findings,
repairs carried o u t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t s )
i m p o s e d or deleted;
3.1 T y p e , e x t e n t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) shall b e
survey records, w h i c h shall f o r m a n auditable
identified.
documentary trail;
information for planning o f future surveys;
3.2 C o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s i n e a c h t a n k / s p a c e
information, w h i c h m a y b e used as input f o r
w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f the presence a n d characteristics o f
maintenance o f Rules and instructions.
d a m a g e s a n d defects s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d . R e p o r t s m a y b e
supplemented b y sketches, diagrams a n d photos.
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t R e g i s t e r
B r a n c h Offices, a report shall be m a d e f o r each p o r t i o n o f
3.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d
the s u r v e y . A list o f items surveyed shall b e m a d e
b y the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
available t o t h e next attending surveyor, prior t o
continuing o r completing the survey.
List o f thickness measurements carried out and tanks
4 ACTIONS T A K E N WITH R E S P E C T T O FINDINGS
tested shall b e also m a d e available t o the n e x t attending
surveyor.
4.1 W h e n e v e r t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r i s o f t h e
o p i n i o n t h a t repairs are r e q u i r e d , a l l s u c h h u l l structures
shall b e listed i n the r e p o r t . A l l details o f the repairs
2 SCOPE OF SURVEY
effected shall b e reported b y m a r k i n g specific reference
to relevant items i n the report.
2.1 C o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y h a s b e e n
4.2 R e p a i r s c a r r i e d o u t s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d w i t h
carried out shall b e identified.
identification of:
their location and ship's compartment;
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h t a n k , w h e r e a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
hull structural member;
has been carried out, together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f the
m e a n s o f access used s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
repair m e t h o d (complete o r partial replacement,
r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.) i n c l u d i n g :
2.3 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h t a n k , w h e r e t h i c k n e s s
measurements have been carried out shall b e identified.
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5 SURVEYS O F BULK
5.1
CARRIERS
GENERAL
5.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
5.1.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f propelled b u l k carriers, as defined i n 1 . 1 , other t h a n
double s k i n b u l k carriers, as defined i n 1 . 1 .
5.1.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f the cargo holds,
c o f f e r d a m s , pipe t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces, fuel o i l t a n k s
w i t h i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
present requirements are additional t o t h e classification
requirements given i n Part I I "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope".
5.1.1.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m
extent o fexamination, thickness measurements a n d tank
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended w h e n substantial
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects are f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
5.1.1.4 S h i p s , w h i c h a r e r e q u i r e d t o c o m p l y w i t h 5 . 9
( I A C S U R S 1 9 ) , are subject t o t h e additional thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t guidance c o n t a i n e d i n A p p e n d i x 5.9-3 w i t h
respect t o t h e vertically corrugated transverse watertight
bulkhead between cargo holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 for purposes
o f determining compliance with I A C S U R S 1 9 prior t o
the relevant compliance deadline stipulated i n 5.11 a n d at
subsequent intermediate surveys (for ships o v e r 10 years
o f age) a n d special surveys f o r purposes o f v e r i f y i n g
continuing compliance w i t h 5.9.
5.1.1.5 S h i p s , w h i c h a r e r e q u i r e d t o c o m p l y
w i t h 5 . 1 2 ( I A C S U R S 3 1 ) , are subject t o t h e additional
thickness measurement guidance contained i n
A n n e x 5 . 1 2 - 1 w i t h respect t o t h e side s h e l l frames a n d
brackets prior t o t h e relevant compliance deadline
stipulated i n 5.11 a n d at subsequent intermediate a n d
special surveys f o r purposes o f v e r i f y i n g c o n t i n u i n g
compliance w i t h 5.12.
5.1.1.6 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s w i t h h y b r i d c a r g o h o l d
arrangements, i.e., w i t h s o m e cargo h o l d s o f single side
s k i n a n d others o f d o u b l e side s k i n , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S e c t i o n 6 s h a l l a p p l y t o cargo h o l d s o f d o u b l e side s k i n
a n d associated w i n g spaces.
5.1.1.7 B u l k c a r r i e r s d e f i n e d i n 5 . 9 . 1 a n d 5 . 1 0 . 1 s h a l l
be s u r v e y e d t o d e t e r m i n e t h e i r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e requi
rements o f 5.9 ( I A C S U R S19), 5.10 ( I A C S U R S 2 2 ) a n d
5.11 ( I A C S U R S 2 3 ) b y t h e d u e dates s t i p u l a t e d i n 5 . 1 1 . 1 .
in Service
4.3 F o r r e p a i r s n o t c o m p l e t e d a t t h e t i m e o f s u r v e y ,
c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t ) shall b e i m p o s e d w i t h a
specific t i m e l i m i t f o r t h e r e p a i r s . I n t h i s case, c o n d i t i o n
o f class s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y detailed b y t h e s u r v e y o r w i t h
identification o f each i t e m t o b e repaired.
5.1.1.8 F r a m e s o f c a r g o h o l d s o f b u l k c a r r i e r s
defined i n 5.12.1.1 a n d 5.12.1.2 shall b e surveyed t o
determine their compliance w i t h the requirements o f 5.12
( I A C S U R S 3 1 ) b y t h e d u e dates stipulated i n 5.12.1.5
and 5.12.1.6 respectively.
5.1.1.9 S t o p p i n g a n d s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s f o r h a t c h
covers o f cargo holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 o f b u l k carriers
defined i n 5.13.1.1 shall be surveyed t o determine their
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.13 ( I A C S U R S 3 0 )
b y t h e d u e dates stipulated i n 5.13.1.2.
5.1.1.10 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s w i t h h y b r i d c a r g o h o l d
a r r a n g e m e n t s , e.g. w i t h s o m e cargo h o l d s o f s i n g l e side
s k i n a n d others o f d o u b l e side s k i n , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S e c t i o n 6 s h a l l a p p l y t o cargo h o l d s o f d o u b l e side s k i n .
5.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
Definitions used i n this Section are g i v e n i n 1.1.
5.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l i c a b l e t o r e p a i r s o f h u l l struc
t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.2.
5.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y .
I n a n y k i n d o f survey, i . e . special, intermediate,
annual o r other surveys h a v i n g t h e scope o f the foregoing
ones, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas
w h e r e close-up surveys are required, shall b e carried o u t
simultaneously w i t h close-up surveys.
5.2 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
5.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
5.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t f i v e
years intervals t o r e n e w t h e Classification Certificate.
5.2.1.2 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e date o f the initial classification
s u r v e y after construction a n d thereafter five years f r o m
the credited dates o f t h e p r e v i o u s special surveys.
H o w e v e r , a n e x t e n s i o n o f class o f three m o n t h s
m a x i m u m beyond t h e 5 t h year m a y be granted i n
e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d
o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special
survey before t h e extension w a s granted.
5.2.1.3 F o r s p e c i a l s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e
m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l
s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n three m o n t h s
before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e p e r i o d o f
class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
5.2.1.4 S p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
4th annual survey a n d shall be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
survey is c o m m e n c e d prior t o t h e 4 t h annual survey, t h e
scope o f s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s , i f
such w o r k shall b e credited t o t h e special survey.
5.2.1.5 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
5.2.2 S c o p e .
5.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
5.2.2.1.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y , e x a m i n a t i o n , tests,
a n d checks o f sufficient extent t o ensure that t h e h u l l a n d
related p i p i n g as required i n 5.2.2.1.3, i s i n a satisfactory
condition a n d i s f i t f o r its intended purpose f o r t h e n e w
p e r i o d o f class o f 5 y e a r s t o b e a s s i g n e d s u b j e c t t o p r o p e r
maintenance a n d operation a n d t o periodical surveys being
c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
5.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r go h o l d s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g d o u b l e
b o t t o m t a n k s , p i p e t u n n e l s , c o f f e r d a m s a n d v o i d spaces
b o u n d i n g cargo holds, decks a n d outer h u l l shall b e
examined, a n d this examination shall be supplemented b y
thickness measurements a n d testing as required i n 5.2.4
a n d 5.2.5, t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n s
e f f e c t i v e . T h e a i m o f t h e examination is t o discover
s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n , s i g n i f i c a n t d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, da
m a g e s o r o t h e r s t r u c t u r a l d e t e r i o r a t i o n , t h a t m a y b e present.
5.2.2.1.3 A l l p i p i n g s y s t e m s w i t h i n t h e a b o v e s p a c e s
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested under
w o r k i n g pressure t o attending surveyor's satisfaction t o
ensure that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
5.2.2.1.4 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s
c o n v e r t e d t o v o i d spaces s h a l l b e specially considered
i n relation t o t h e requirements f o r ballast tanks.
5.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
5.2.2.2.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e a p a r t o f t h e
special s u r v e y . T h e overall a n d close-up surveys a n d
thickness measurements, as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r
portions o f t h e cargo holds a n d ballast tanks shall b e
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable require
m e n t s f o r special surveys, i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e
scope o f d r y dock survey i s g i v e n i n 2 . 5 o f Part I I
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f the cargo holds a n d ballast tanks are
considered t o b e t h e parts o f the h u l l b e l o w light ballast w a t e r l i n e .
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5.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
5.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
corrosion p r e v e n t i o n system o f ballast tanks shall be
e x a m i n e d . F o r ballast tanks, excluding double b o t t o m
tanks, where a hard protective coating is found i n P O O R
c o n d i t i o n a n d i t i s n o t r e n e w e d w h e r e soft o r semi-hard
coating h a s been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective
coating h a s n o t been applied f r o m t h e t i m e o f construc
tion, the tanks i n question shall be examined at annual
i n t e r v a l s . T h i c k n e s s measurements shall b e carried o u t as
deemed necessary b ythe surveyor.
W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f hard protective coating is
f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m tanks a n d i t is n o t renewed,
w h e r e a soft o r semi-hard coating h a s been applied, o r
where a hard protective coating has n o t been applied f r o m
the t i m e o f construction, t h e tanks i n question m a y b e
examined a t annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary
b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists,
thickness measurements shall b e carried out.
5.2.2.3.2 W h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s
provided i n cargo holds a n d i s f o u n d i n G O O D
condition, t h e scope o f close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements m a y be specially considered.
5.2.2.4 H a t c h c o v e r s a n d c o a m i n g s .
T h e hatch covers a n d c o m i n g s shall b e s u r v e y e d as
follows.
5.2.2.4.1 A t h o r o u g h i n s p e c t i o n o f t h e i t e m s l i s t e d
i n 5.3.2.3 shall b e carried o u t .
5.2.2.4.2 S a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f a l l m e c h a n i c a l l y
operated hatch covers shall b e checked, including:
.1 stowage a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
.2 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f s e a l i n g i n c l o s e d
condition;
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
components, wires, chains a n d link drives.
5.2.2.4.3 T h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f s e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t s
o f all hatch covers shall b e checked b y hose testing o r
equivalent.
5.2.2.4.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t o f t h e h a t c h c o v e r
and coamings plating a n d stiffeners shall b e carried o u t
as g i v e n i n T a b l e 5 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
5.2.3 S c o p e o f o v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
5.2.3.1 A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l t a n k s a n d s p a c e s
shall b e carried o u t a t each special s u r v e y . F u e l o i l tanks
i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area shall b e s u r v e y e d i n accordance
w i t h Table 5.2.3.1.
Table
5.2.3.1
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent A g e > 15
None
One
Two
Half, m i n i m u m t w o
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5.2.3.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 5.2.3.2.
5.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y , a s
d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f
t h e spaces u n d e r s u r v e y , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d w h e r e spaces h a v e s t r u c t u r a l arran
g e m e n t s o r details, w h i c h h a v e s u f f e r e d defects i n s i m i l a r
spaces o r s i m i l a r s h i p s a c c o r d i n g t o a v a i l a b l e i n f o r m a t i o n .
5.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n s p a c e s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coatings are f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope
o f close-up surveys according t o Table 5.2.3.2 m a y be
specially considered (refer also t o 5.2.2.3.2).
5.2.4 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
5.2.4.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s t o t h i c k n e s s
measurements at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 5.2.4.1.
For additional thickness measurement guidelines
applicable t o t h e vertically corrugated transverse bulk
head b e t w e e n cargo h o l d N o s . 1 a n d 2 o n ships subject t o
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 5 . 9 (refer also
to 5.1.1.4), reference shall b e made t o A p p e n d i x 5.9-2.
F o r a d d i t i o n a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t g u i d e l i n e s applic
able t o t h e side s h e l l f r a m e s a n d b r a c k e t s o n ships subject t o
the compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 5.12 (refer also
to 5.1.1.5), reference shall b e m a d e t o A p p e n d i x 5 . 1 2 - 1 .
5.2.4.2 P r o v i s i o n s f o r e x t e n d e d m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n a r e g i v e n i n
Table 5.2.4.2 a n d m a y b e additionally specified i n t h e
S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e as required b y 1.3.1. T h e s e extended
thickness measurements shall be carried o u t before t h e
s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t e d
areas
identified at previous surveys shall be examined.Areas
o f substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys
shall have thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built
under the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers,
the i d e n t i f i e d substantial c o r r o s i o n areas m a y be:
protected b y coating applied i n accordance w i t h t h e
coating manufacturer's requirements a n d examined at
annual intervals t o c o n f i r m t h e coating i n w a y i s still i n
good condition; o r alternatively required to be measured
at a n n u a l intervals.
Table
5.2.3.2
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
(A) 2 5 p e r c e n t o f s h e l l f r a m e s i n
t h e f o r w a r d cargo h o l d at represen
tative positions.
(A) S e l e c t e d f r a m e s i n r e m a i n i n g
cargo holds.
(B)
O n e transverse w e b w i t h
associated plating a n d longitu
dinals i n t w o representative water
ballast tanks o f each type ( i . e .
topside o r h o p p e r side t a n k ) .
(C)
T w o selected cargo h o l d
transverse bulkheads, including
internal structure o f upper a n d
l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings (plating a n d stiffeners)
(A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n t h e f o r w a r d c a r g o
h o l d a n d 2 5 p e r cent o f shell frames i n each
o f t h e r e m a i n i n g cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g
upper a n d l o w e r e n d attachments a n d
adjacent shell p l a t i n g . F o r b u l k carriers
100 0 0 0 deadweight a n d above, a l l shell
frames i n the foremost cargo h o l d a n d 5 0 per cent
o f shell frames i n each o f t h e r e m a i n i n g
cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g upper a n d l o w e r e n d
attachments a n d adjacent shell plating.
(A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n t h e
f o r w a r d a n d o n e o t h e r selected
cargo h o l d a n d 5 0 p e r cent o f
frames i n each o f the r e m a i n i n g
cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g upper a n d
lower e n d attachments a n d
adjacent shell plating.
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n a l l
cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g upper
and l o w e r e n d attachments
a n d adjacent shell plating.
Areas ( B ) ( E ) a s for|
special survey N o . 3
(B) A l l t r a n s v e r s e w e b s w i t h
associated plating a n d longi
tudinals i n each ballast tank.
(B) O n e t r a n s v e r s e w e b w i t h a s s o c i a t e d (B) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n
plating a n d longitudinals i n each ballast b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
stiffening system.
tank.
(B) F o r w a r d a n d a f t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n A r e a s (C), (D) a n d (E) a s f o r
o n e ballast tank, i n c l u d i n g stiffening system. special s u r v e y N o . 2
(C) A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s ,
including internal structure o f upper a n d
l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings (plating a n d stiffeners).
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k
structure inside line o f hatch openings
b e t w e e n a l l cargo h o l d hatches
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0,25h
Lower part
of the frame
0,25h
Fig. 5.2.3.2-2
L o w e r p a r t a n d a r e a s ( A ) , ( B ) , (C) a n d ( D ) o f f r a m e s i n c a r g o h o l d s
o f b u l k carriers
i
i
Level d
i
Level c
Level
Lower stool
Hopper tank
Typical areas of deck plating and under deck structure inside line
of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches
Area (E) for close-up survey
Cargo
hatch
Cargo
hatch
F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 3 L e v e l s a, c a n d d f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
o f transverse bulkheads h a v i n g n o upper and l o w e r stools
i n cargo holds o f b u l k carriers
Level d
Cargo
hatch
Level c
Level a
Fig. 5.2.3.2-1
A r e a s ( A ) , ( B ) , (C), ( D ) a n d ( E ) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f b u l k c a r r i e r s
F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 4 L e v e l s b,c a n d d f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f t r a n s v e r s e
bulkheads h a v i n g upper and l o w e r stools i n cargo holds o f b u l k carriers
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in Service
T a b l e 5.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements t o thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a ts p e c i a l s u r v e y s
Special survey N o . 1
Age < 5
1. Suspect areas.
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 1 0
of bulk carriers
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
A g e > 15
1. Suspect areas.
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h a r e a :
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h a r e a :
.1 t w o transverse sections o f deck p l a t i n g .1 each deck plate outside line o f cargo
hatch openings;
outside line o f cargo hatch openings.
.2 t w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s b e y o n d t h e
line o f cargo hatch openings, o f w h i c h
o n e i s i n t h e m i d s h i p area;
.3 a l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s .
3. W i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s i n w a y o f t h e 3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s
t w o transverse sections c o n s i d e r e d a b o v e . o u t s i d e t h e cargo l e n g t h area.
Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes outside
t h e cargo l e n g t h area.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t
and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f
t h o s e structural m e m b e r s subject t o close-up t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s
subject
survey according t o Table 5.2.3.2.
to close-up survey according t o
Table 5.2.3.2.
5. R e f e r a l s o t o 5.1.1.4 a n d A p p e n d i x 5.9-3
for additional thickness measurement
guidelines applicable t o t h e vertically
corrugated transverse watertight bulk
heads b e t w e e n cargo h o l d N o s . 1 a n d 2
o n b u l k carriers subject t o c o m p l i a n c e
6. R e f e r a l s o t o 5 . 1 . 1 . 5 a n d A p p e n
dix 5.12-1 f o r additional thickness
measurement guidelines applicable t o
t h e side s h e l l frames a n d brackets o n
ships subject t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 5.12
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h a r e a :
.1 each deck plate outside line o f
cargo hatch openings;
.2 t h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s b e y o n d
the line o f cargo hatch openings, o f
w h i c h o n e i s i n t h e m i d s h i p area;
.3 e a c h b o t t o m p l a t e .
3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l
length.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l
a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f cor
rosion pattern, o f those structural
m e m b e r s subject t o close-up s u r v e y
according t o Table 5.2.3.2.
5. R e f e r a l s o t o 5 . 1 . 1 . 4 a n d
Appendix 5.9-3 for additional
thickness measurement guidelines
a p p l i c a b l e t o t h e v e r t i c a l l y cor
rugated transverse watertight bulk
heads b e t w e e n cargo h o l d N o s . 1
a n d 2 o n b u l k carriers subject t o
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 5.9.
w i t h 5.9.
6. R e f e r a l s o t o 5.1.1.5 a n d A p p e n d i x 5 . 1 2 - 1
f o r a d d i t i o n a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t 6. R e f e r a l s o t o 5 . 1 . 1 . 5 a n d
guidelines applicable t o t h e side s h e l l A p p e n d i x 5 . 1 2 - 1 f o r a d d i t i o n a l
frames a n d brackets o n b u l k carriers thickness m e a s u r e m e n t guidelines
subject t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 5.12
applicable t o t h e side shell frames
a n d brackets o n b u l k carriers subject
to compliance w i t h 5.12
T a b l e 5.2.4.2
R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r extent o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s i nareas o f s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n within cargo area a ts p e c i a l s u r v e y o f b u l k carriers
Extent o f measurement
Pattern o f measurement
a) S u s p e c t p l a t e , p l u s f o u r a d j a c e n t p l a t e s .
b) R e f e r t o o t h e r i t e m s o f t a b l e s f o r p a r t i c u l a r s o n g a u g i n g
i n w a y tanks and cargo holds.
M i n i m u m o f t h r e e l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n w a y o f suspect areas.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n
longitudinals.
a) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n t o
inner bottom.
b) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n t o
shelf plate.
a) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y m i d h e i g h t .
b) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d a t p a r t o f b u l k h e a d a d j a c e n t t o u p p e r
deck or b e l o w upper stool shelfplate (for those ships fitted
w i t h upper stools).
a) 5 p o i n t s b e t w e e n s t i f f e n e r s o v e r 1 m l e n g t h .
a) S u s p e c t c r o s s d e c k s t r i p p l a t i n g .
f o r each
3 measurements i n line
3 measurements o n flange.
panel
across
between
weband
b) 5 p o i n t s b e t w e e n s t i f f e n e r s o v e r 1 m l e n g t h .
2
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f p l a t i n g .
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f p l a t i n g .
a) 5
1 m
a) T r a n s v e r s e m e m b e r s .
a) 5
b) L o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r .
b) 5
a) S i d e a n d e n d s k i r t s , e a c h 3 l o c a t i o n s .
a) 5
b) 3 l o n g i t u d i n a l b a n d s , t w o o u t b o a r d s t r a k e s a n d o n e b) 5
centerline strake.
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Structural member
3.4 H a t c h c o a m i n g s .
3.5 T o p s i d e b a l l a s t t a n k s .
3.6 M a i n d e c k p l a t i n g .
3.7 M a i n d e c k l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
3.8 W e b f r a m e s / t r a n s v e r s e s .
4. D o u b l e b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r
structure.
4.1 I n n e r / d o u b l e b o t t o m p l a t i n g .
4.2 I n n e r / d o u b l e b o t t o m
longitudinal.
4.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l g i r d e r s o r
transverse floors.
4.4 W a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s
(watertight floors).
4.5 W e b f r a m e s .
4.6 B o t t o m / s i d e s h e l l l o n g i tudinals.
5. C a r g o h o l d s .
5.1 S i d e s h e l l f r a m e s
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Extent o f measurement
Pattern o f measurement
E a c h s i d e a n d e n d o f c o a m i n g , o n e b a n d l o w e r 1/3 , o n e
band upper 2/3 o f coaming.
a) W a t e r t i g h t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s ;
l o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
upper 2/3;
stiffeners.
b) 2 r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s w a s h t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s ;
l o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
upper 2/3 o f bulkhead;
stiffeners.
c) 3 r e p r e s e n t a t i v e b a y s o f s l o p e p l a t i n g ;
l o w e r 1/3 o f t a n k ;
upper 2/3 o f tank.
d) L o n g i t u d i n a l s , s u s p e c t a n d a d j a c e n t .
Suspect plates a n d f o u r adjacent.
M i n i m u m o f3 longitudinals where plating measured.
Suspect plates.
5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t e a c h b a n d , i.e. e n d o r side c o a m i n g .
plates.
T h r e e longitudinals w h e r e plates
measured.
Suspect plates.
a) l o w e r 1/3 o f t a n k .
b) u p p e r 2 / 3 o f t a n k .
Suspect plates.
M i n i m u m o f three l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n w a y o f suspect areas.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f
5 p o i n t pattern plates o v e r 1 m
3 measurements
i n line
3 measurements o n flange.
A t each e n d a n d m i d span:
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o f b o t h w e b a n d f l a n g e ;
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d
attachment t o b o t h shell a n d l o w e r slope plate
adjacent
5.2.4.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y f u r t h e r e x t e n d t h e t h i c k
ness measurements as d e e m e d necessary.
5.2.4.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coatings are found t o b e i n a G O O D condition, the extent
o f thickness measurements according t o Table 5.2.4.1
m a y b e specially considered (refer also t o 5.2.2.3.2).
5.2.4.5 T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
the largest reductions a r e suspected t o occur o r are
revealed f r o m deck plating measurements, o n e o f w h i c h
s h a l l b e i n t h e a m i d s h i p s area.
5.2.4.6 R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s t o
determine both general a n d local levels o f corrosion i n
the shell frames and their end attachments i n a l l cargo holds
and w a t e r ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t . T h i c k n e s s
measurements shall b e also carried o u t t o determine t h e
corrosion levels o n t h e transverse b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g . T h e
extent o f thickness measurements m a y b e specially
considered, p r o v i d e d t h e surveyor i s satisfied b y t h e
close-up survey, that there i s n o structural d i m i n u t i o n , a n d
the h a r d protective coating w h e r e applied remains efficient.
5.2.5 E x t e n t o f t a n k t e s t i n g .
5.2.5.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s , d e e p t a n k s
and cargo holds used for w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e cargo
plating.
plating.
o f plating.
across w e ba n d
l e n g t h areas, as w e l l as representative f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l
be pressure tested.
5.2.5.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g a s
deemed necessary.
5.2.5.3 B o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f l i q u i d t o t h e t o p o f air pipes.
5.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f c a r g o h o l d s f o r w a t e r b a l l a s t
shall b e tested w i t h a head o f l i q u i d t o near t h e t o p o f
cargo hatches.
5.2.5.5 B o u n d a r i e s o f f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f liquid t o thehighest point that liquid w i l l
rise under service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o f fuel o i l
tanks m a y be specially considered based o n a satisfactory
external examination o f t h e tank boundaries, a n d a
c o n f i r m a t i o n f r o m t h e master stating that t h e pressure
testing h a s been carried o u t according t o t h e require
m e n t s w i t h satisfactory results.
5.2.5.6 T h e t e s t i n g o f d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d o t h e r
spaces n o t designed f o r t h e carriage o f l i q u i d m a y b e
omitted, provided a satisfactory internal e x a m i n a t i o n
together w i t h a n examination o f the tank t o p is carried
out.
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5.2.6 A d d i t i o n a l s p e c i a l s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s a f t e r
determining compliance with S O L A S XII/12 a n dXII/13.
5.2.6.1 F o r ships c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X D / 1 2 f o r h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space w a t e r detectors,
t h e special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test o f
t h e w a t e r ingress d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m a n d o f t h e i r a l a r m s .
5.2.6.2 F o r s h i p s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X I I / 1 3 for t h e availability o f p u m p i n g systems,
net
nett
net
net
net
2.4 I n c a s e t h e c o r r o s i o n w e a r o f h a t c h c o v e r s
boundaries (except f o r t h e inner frame o f double skin
h a t c h c o v e r s ) i s l e s s t h a n 1,5 m m b u t e x c e e d s 0 , 5 m m ,
one o f the following requirements shall apply t o such
structures:
.1 these structures shall b e replaced; o r
.2 t h e s e s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l b e c o v e r e d w i t h a h a r d
coating according t o the manufacturer's requirements; o r
.3 t h e s e s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t t o a n n u a l
thickness measurements.
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3 CARGO HATCHWAY
COAMINGS
3.1 H a t c h w a y c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e r e p l a c e d i n c a s e
t h e i r c o r r o s i o n w e a r a m o u n t s t o 1,0 m m ( m e a s u r e d
thickness t < t + 0,5 m m , where t is the estimated
thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a corrosion allowance is
e q u a l t o 1,5 m m i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e R u l e s ) .
3.2 I n c a s e t h e c o r r o s i o n w e a r o f h a t c h w a y c o a m i n g s
i s l e s s t h a n 1,0 m m b u t e x c e e d s 0 , 5 m m , o n e o f t h e
following requirements shall apply t o such coamings:
.1 these c o a m i n g s shall b e replaced; o r
.2 t h e s e c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e c o v e r e d w i t h a h a r d
coating according t o the manufacturer's requirements; o r
.3 t h e s e c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t t o a n n u a l
thickness measurements.
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Appendix 5.2-2
2. B u l k c a r r i e r s c o n s t r u c t e d p r i o r t o 1 J u l y 2 0 0 4 s h a l l
comply w i t h the requirements o f S O L A S X I I / 1 3 f o r
drainage s y s t e m n o t later t h a n t h e d u e date o f p r o x i m a t e
intermediate o r r e n e w a l survey, w h i c h shall b e held w i t h
the purpose o f issuing the Cargo Ship Safety Construc
t i o n Certificate after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 4 b u t n o t later t h a n
1 July 2007.
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5.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
5.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
5.3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h i n
3 m o n t h s b e f o r e o r after a n n i v e r s a r y d a t e (i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y
date + 3 m o n t h s ) f r o m t h e date o f t h e i n i t i a l c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
s u r v e y o r o f t h e date c r e d i t e d f o r t h e last special s u r v e y .
5.3.2 S c o p e .
5.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
5.3.2.1.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
for t h e purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e
h u l l , w e a t h e r decks, hatch covers, coamings a n d p i p i n g
are m a i n t a i n e d i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n .
5.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l .
5.3.2.2.1 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d i t s c l o s i n g
appliances s h a l l b e carried o u t , as f a r as c a n b e seen.
5.3.2.2.2 S u r v e y o f w a t e r t i g h t p e n e t r a t i o n s s h a l l b e
carried out, as f a r as practicable.
5.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f w e a t h e r d e c k s , h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings shall b e carried out.
5.3.2.3.1 C o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d t h a t n o
unapproved changes have been made t o t h e hatch
coamings, hatch covers a n d their securing a n d sealing
devices since t h e last survey.
5.3.2.3.2 A t h o r o u g h s u r v e y o f c a r g o h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings i s o n l y possible b y e x a m i n a t i o n i n t h e open as
w e l l as closed positions a n d shall include v e r i f i c a t i o n o f
proper o p e n i n g a n d closing o p e r a t i o n . A s a result, t h e hatch
c o v e r sets w i t h i n t h e f o r w a r d 2 5 p e r c e n t o f t h e ship's
l e n g t h a n d a t least o n e a d d i t i o n a l set, s u c h t h a t a l l sets o n
t h e s h i p a r e assessed a t l e a s t o n c e i n e v e r y 5 - y e a r p e r i o d ,
shallbesurveyedopen, closedandinoperationtothefull
extent o n each direction a t each a n n u a l survey, i n c l u d i n g :
.1 stowage a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
.2 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f s e a l i n g i n c l o s e d
condition; and
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
components, wires, chains, a n d l i n k drives.
T h e closing o f the covers shall include the fastening
o f a l l peripheral, a n d cross j o i n t cleats o r o t h e r securing
devices.Particular attention shall be paid to the condition
o f the hatch covers i n the f o r w a r d 2 5 p e r cent o f the
ship's l e n g t h , w h e r e sea loads are n o r m a l l y greatest.
5.3.2.3.3 I f t h e r e a r e i n d i c a t i o n s o f d i f f i c u l t y i n
o p e r a t i n g a n d s e c u r i n g h a t c h c o v e r s , a d d i t i o n a l sets
above those required b y 5.3.2.3.2, at the discretion o f t h e
surveyor, shall b e tested i n operation.
5.3.2.3.4 W h e r e t h e c a r g o h a t c h s e c u r i n g s y s t e m
does n o t function properly, repairs shall b e carried o u t
under the supervision o f the Register.
5.3.2.3.5 F o r e a c h c a r g o h a t c h c o v e r s e t , a t e a c h
annual survey, the f o l l o w i n g items shall be surveyed:
.1 c o v e r panels, i n c l u d i n g side plates, a n d stiffener
attachments that m a y b e accessible i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n
b y close-up survey ( f o r corrosion, cracks, d e f o r m a t i o n ) ;
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.2 s e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t s o f p e r i m e t e r a n d c r o s s j o i n t s
(gaskets f o r c o n d i t i o n a n d p e r m a n e n t d e f o r m a t i o n ,
f l e x i b l e seals o n c o m b i n a t i o n carriers, gasket lips,
c o m p r e s s i o n bars, drainage channels a n d n o n - r e t u r n
valves);.
.3 c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s , r e t a i n i n g b a r s , c l e a t i n g ( f o r
wastage, adjustment, a n d condition o f rubber compo
nents);
.4 c l o s e d c o v e r l o c a t i n g d e v i c e s ( f o r d i s t o r t i o n a n d
attachment);
.5 c h a i n o r r o p e p u l l e y s ;
.6 g u i d e s ;
.7 g u i d e r a i l s a n d t r a c k w h e e l s ;
.8 s t o p p e r s ;
.9 w i r e s , c h a i n s , t e n s i o n e r s , a n d g y p s i e s ;
.10 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m , e l e c t r i c a l s a f e t y d e v i c e s a n d
interlocks; a n d
.11 e n d a n d i n t e r p a n e l h i n g e s , p i n s a n d s t o o l s w h e r e
fitted.
5.3.2.3.6 A t e a c h h a t c h w a y , a t e a c h a n n u a l s u r v e y ,
the coamings, w i t h panel stiffeners a n d brackets shall be
c h e c k e d f o r c o r r o s i o n , c r a c k s a n d d e f o r m a t i o n , espe
cially o f t h e c o a m i n g tops, i n c l u d i n g close-up survey.
5.3.2.3.7 W h e r e c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y , t h e e f f e c t i v e
ness o f sealing arrangements m a y b e p r o v e d b y hose o r
chalk testing supplemented b y d i m e n s i o n a l measure
m e n t s o f seal c o m p r e s s i n g c o m p o n e n t s .
5.3.2.3.8 W h e r e p o r t a b l e c o v e r s , w o o d e n o r s t e e l
p o n t o o n s are fitted, checking t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n ,
w h e r e applicable, o f :
.1 w o o d e n covers a n d portable beams, carriers o r
sockets for the portable beam, a n d their securing devices;
.2 s t e e l p o n t o o n s , i n c l u d i n g c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f h a t c h
cover plating;
.3 t a r p a u l i n s ;
.4 c l e a t s , b a t t e n s a n d w e d g e s ;
.5 h a t c h s e c u r i n g b a r s a n d t h e i r s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s ;
.6 l o a d i n g p a d s / b a r s a n d t h e s i d e p l a t e e d g e ;
.7 g u i d e p l a t e s a n d c h o c k s ;
.8 c o m p r e s s i o n b a r s , d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s a n d p i p e s .
5.3.2.3.9 O n ships c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4
w h e r e coamings, p l a t i n g a n d hatch c o v e r structures o f cargo
h o l d s h a d b e e n coated as a result o f the assessment o f t h e i r
c o n d i t i o n (refer t o A p p e n d i x 5.2-1), a n e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h
the purpose t o confirm maintenance o f t h e G O O D
condition o f the protective coating applied shall b e carried
o u t . W h e r e annual thickness measurements are advised
instead o f coating application, these shall b e carried o u t
before t h e s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
5.3.2.3.10 S u r v e y o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n v e n t s t o a l l
bunker a n d o i l tanks shall be carried out.
5.3.2.3.11 S u r v e y o f b u n k e r a n d v e n t p i p i n g
systems, including ventilators, shall b e carried out.
5.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f c a r g o h o l d s .
5.3.2.4.1 F o r s h i p s w h e r e t h e c o r r u g a t e d t r a n s v e r s e
bulkhead between holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 has been repaired
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.2 c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t , m i n i m u m
25 p e r cent o f frames t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
l o w e r region o f the shell frames including approximately
l o w e r o n e t h i r d l e n g t h o f side f r a m e a t side s h e l l a n d side
frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating i n the
f o r w a r d cargo h o l d a n d o n e other selected cargo h o l d .
W h e r e this level o fsurvey reveals the need for remedial
measures, t h e survey shall b e extended t o include a
close-up s u r v e y o f a l l o f the shell frames a n d adjacent
shell p l a t i n g o f that cargo h o l d as w e l l as a close-up
survey o f sufficient extent o fa l l r e m a i n i n g cargo holds;
.3 w h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r
w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness measure
ments shall be carried o u t . I f the results o f these thickness
measurements indicate that the substantial corrosion is
found, t h e extent o f thickness measurements shall be
increased i n accordance w i t h Table 5.2.4.2. These
extended thickness measurements shall be carried o u t
before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
Suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys shall b e
e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f substantial corrosion identified at
previous surveys shall have thickness measurements
t a k e n . F o r ships built under t h e C o m m o n Structural
R u l e s f o r B u l k Carriers, t h e annual thickness measure
ments m a y be omitted where a protective coating has
been applied i n accordance w i t h t h e coating manufac
turer's requirements and is maintained i n good condition;
.4 w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f i t t e d i n c a r g o
holds a n d i s f o u n d i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f
close-up surveys a n d extent o f thickness measurements
m a y be specially considered;
.5 a l l p i p i n g a n d p e n e t r a t i o n s i n c a r g o h o l d s ,
including overboard piping, shall be examined.
5.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
5.3.2.5.1 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e n r e q u i r e d a s a
consequence o f t h e results o f t h e special survey a n d
intermediate s u r v e y shall b e carried o u t . W h e n con
sidered necessary b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive
corrosion exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried
o u t . I f t h e results o f these thickness measurements
indicate that the substantial corrosion is found, the extent
o f thickness measurements shall be increased i n
accordance w i t h Table 5.2.4.2. These extended thickness
measurements shall b e carried o u t before t h e annual
s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas i d e n t i f i e d
at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f
substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys shall
have thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built
under the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers,
the annual thickness measurements m a y be omitted
where a protective coating has been applied i n
accordance w i t h the coating manufacturer's requirements
and is maintained i n good condition.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
5.3.3 S u r v e y o f t h e f o r e m o s t c a r g o h o l d o f s h i p s
subject to S O L A S XII/9.1.
5.3.3.1 B u l k c a r r i e r s s u b j e c t t o S O L A S X I I / 9 . 1 a r e
those meeting all t h e f o l l o w i n g conditions:
b u l k carriers o f 1 5 0 m i n length a n d u p w a r d s o f
single side s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n ;
carrying solid b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a density o f
1780 k g / m a n d above;
contracted f o r construction before 1 July 1999; a n d
constructed w i t h a n insufficient n u m b e r o f transverse
watertight bulkheads t o enable t h e m t o w i t h s t a n d f l o o d i n g
o f the foremost cargo h o l d i n a l l loading conditions a n d
r e m a i n afloat i n a satisfactory condition o f e q u i l i b r i u m /
stability as specified i n S O L A S X I I / 4 . 3 .
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5.3.3.2 I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h S O L A S X I I / 9 . 1 , t h e
scope o f a n n u a l survey o f t h e f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d o f
ships indicated i n 5.3.3.1 i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e scope o f
annual survey prescribed i n 5.3.2 shall include t h e
following:
.1 scope o f survey;
.1.1 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s 5 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , a n o v e r a l l
survey o f t h e foremost cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g close-up
survey o f sufficient extent, m i n i m u m 2 5 p e r cent o f
frames t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f :
shell frames including their upper a n d l o w e r e n d
attachments a n d t h e adjacent shell plating;
plating o f transverse bulkheads;
suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys.
W h e r e considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r as a
result o f t h e overall a n d close-up survey as described
above, t h e survey shall be extended t o include a close-up
survey o f a l l o f t h e shell frames a n d adjacent shell plating
o f the cargo h o l d ;
.1.2 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , a n o v e r a l l
survey o f t h e foremost cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g close-up
survey t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f :
shell frames including their upper a n d l o w e r e n d
attachments a n d t h e adjacent shell plating;
plating o f transverse bulkheads;
suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys;
.2 e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
Thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t t o a n
extent sufficient t o determine both general a n d local
c o r r o s i o n levels a t areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y as
described i n 5.3.3.3.1.1 a n d 5.3.3.3.2.1.
T h e m i n i m u m requirement f o r thickness measure
m e n t s are suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys.
W h e r e subsequent corrosion is found, the extent o f
thickness measurements shall b e increased i n accordance
w i t h t h e requirements o f Table 5.2.4.2.
T h e thickness measurements m a y b e dispensed w i t h
p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r is satisfied b y t h e close-up survey,
N o t e . F o r e x i s t i n g b u l k carriers, w h e r e s h i p o w n e r s m a y elect
to coat o r recoat cargo h o l d s as n o t e d above, consideration m a y b e
g i v e n t o t h escope o f close-up a n d thickness measurement surveys.
Prior t o t h e coating o f cargo holds o f existing ships, scantlings shall
be ascertained i n t h e presence o f t h e surveyor.
5.3.4 A d d i t i o n a l a n n u a l s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s
after determining compliance with S O L A S XII/12
and XII/13.
5.3.4.1 F o r s h i p s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X I I / 1 2 f o r h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space w a t e r l e v e l
detectors, t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y shall include a n e x a m i n a t i o n
a n d a test, a t r a n d o m , o f t h e w a t e r ingress d e t e c t i o n
systems a n d o ftheir alarms.
5.3.4.2 F o r s h i p s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X I I / 1 3 f o r the availability o f p u m p i n g systems,
t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test,
o f t h e means f o r draining a n d p u m p i n g ballast tanks
forward o f t h e collision bulkhead a n d bilges o f d r y
spaces, a n y part o f w h i c h extends f o r w a r d o f t h e
foremost cargo h o l d , a n d o f their controls.
5.3.4.3 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s t h e t i m i n g o f c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h the requirements o fS O L A S X I I / 1 2 a n d XII/13 is
specified i n A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
5.3.5 C h e c k i n g t h e c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e a d d i t i o n a l
requirements o fthe R S Rules.
5.3.5.1 L o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t a n d L o a d i n g M a n u a l .
5.3.5.1.1 B u l k c a r r i e r s o f 1 5 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d u p w a r d s
shall b e checked f o r availability o f a n approved loading
instrument o n board, w h i c h shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e
following:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.4.9.4, P a r t I I " H u l l " o f t h e
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships contracted f o r construction before
1 July 1998;
.2 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 3 . 6 , P a r t I I " H u l l " o f t h e
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g Ships contracted f o r construction o n o r after
1 July 1998.
5.3.5.1.2 B u l k carriers o f 1 5 0 m a n d u p w a r d s s h a l l b e
checked f o r availability o f a n approved L o a d i n g M a n u a l .
5.3.5.2 T r i a n g l e t o b e m a r k e d o n t h e s h i p ' s s i d e s .
5.3.5.2.1 B u l k c a r r i e r s , o n w h i c h u n d e r t h e s t r u c t u r a l
conditions o fdouble b o t t o m strength i n cargo h o l d N o . 1
and the transverse bulkhead between cargo holds N o s . 1
and 2 restrictions o n distribution o f cargo a m o n g cargo
holds a n d restrictions o n t h e m a x i m u m deadweight
capacity described i n the approved L o a d i n g M a n u a l shall
be i m p o s e d a n d applied i n carriage o f s o l i d b u l k cargoes
h a v i n g a density o f 1,78 t / m a n d above a n d t h e
3
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a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e t r i a n g l e equilateral w i t h a side
o f 5 0 0 m , h o m o g e n o u s a n d painted i n colour contrast
to t h e h u l l , m a r k e d a n d placed o n b o t h side p l a t i n g w i t h
the vertex 3 0 0 m m b e l o w the deck line shall b e checked.
5.4 I N T E R M E D I A T E
SURVEY
5.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
5.4.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e h e l d a t o r
between either t h e second o r third annual survey.
5.4.1.2 T h o s e i t e m s , w h i c h a r e a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e
requirements o f t h e annual survey, m a y b e surveyed
either at o r between t h e second o r third annual survey.
5.4.1.3 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
5.4.2 S c o p e .
5.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
5.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l
s u r v e y as specified i n 5.3, t h e scope o f t h e intermediate
survey dependent o n t h e age o f the ship shall include t h e
requirements as specified i n 5.4.2.2 t o 5.4.2.4.
5.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r s o f 5 - 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e .
For b u l k carriers o f 5 10 years o f age, t h e
following shall apply:
.1 s u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s :
.1.1 f o r t a n k s u s e d f o r w a t e r b a l l a s t , a n o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f representative spaces selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r
shall b e carried o u t . T h e selection shall include fore a n d
after peak tanks a n d a n u m b e r o f other tanks, t a k i n g into
account t h e total n u m b e r a n d type o f ballast t a n k s . I f
such o v e r a l l s u r v e y reveals n o v i s i b l e structural defects,
the examination m a ybe limited t o verification that the
corrosion prevention system remains efficient;
.1.2 w h e r e P O O R c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n , c o r r o s i o n o r
o t h e r defects are f o u n d i n ballast tanks, o r w h e r e a soft o r
semi-hard coating has been applied, o r a hard protective
coating w a s n o t applied from the time o f construction,
the e x a m i n a t i o n shall b e extended t o other ballast tanks
o f the same type;
.1.3 i n b a l l a s t t a n k s , o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ,
where a hard protective coating is found i n P O O R
condition, a n d i t i s n o t renewed, o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i hard coating has been applied from t h e time o f
construction, t h e tanks i n question shall be examined
and thickness measurements carried o u t as considered
necessary at annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f a
hard protective coating i s f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m
tanks, o r w h e r e a soft coating h a s been applied, o r w h e r e a
hard o r semi-hard protective coating has n o t been applied
f r o m the t i m e o fconstruction, the tanks i n question m a y
be e x a m i n e d at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered
necessary b y the surveyor, o r where extensive corrosion
exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t ;
in Service
.1.4 i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a b o v e , s u s p e c t
areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e subjected t o
overall a n d close-up surveys.
.2 s u r v e y o f c a r g o h o l d s :
.2.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l c a r g o h o l d s , i n c l u d i n g
close-up s u r v e y o f sufficient scope, m i n i m u m 2 5 p e r cent
o f frames, shall b e carried o u t t o establish t h e condition
of:
shell frames including their upper a n d l o w e r e n d
attachments a n d adjacent shell plating i n t h e f o r w a r d
cargo h o l d a n d o n e other selected cargo h o l d ;
areas o f t h e p l a t i n g o f transverse b u l k h e a d s i n
f o r w a r d cargo h o l d a n d o n e other selected cargo h o l d ;
areas f o u n d suspect a t p r e v i o u s surveys.
.2.2 w h e r e c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r a s a
result o f t h e above o v e r a l l a n d close-up survey, t h e
survey shall be extended t o include a close-up survey o f
all o f t h e shell frames a n d adjacent shell plating o f those
cargo holds, as w e l l as a close-up s u r v e y o f sufficient
scope o f a l l r e m a i n i n g cargo holds;
.3 e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s :
.3.1 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o
an extent sufficient t o determine both general a n d local
c o r r o s i o n levels a t areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y as
described i n 5.4.2.2.2.1.
The m i n i m u m requirements t o thickness measure
m e n t s a t t h e intermediate s u r v e y a r e suspect areas
identified at previous surveys;
.3.2 t h e e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
specially considered, provided t h e surveyor i s satisfied
b y t h e close-up survey, that there i s n o structural
d i m i n u t i o n a n d t h e hard protective coatings are f o u n d
to b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n ;
.3.3 w h e r e s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d , t h e e x t e n t
o f thickness measurements shall be increased i n
accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f Table 5.2.4.2. These
extended thickness measurements shall be carried o u t
before t h e s u r v e y is credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas
identified at previous surveys shall have thickness
measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built under t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers, t h e identified
substantial c o r r o s i o n areas:
m a y b e protected b y coating applied i n accordance
w i t h t h e coating manufacturer's requirements a n d
examined at annual intervals t o c o n f i r m the coating i n
w a y i s still i n g o o d condition; o r alternatively;
required t o be measured at annual intervals;
.3.4 w h e r e t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n c a r g o h o l d s
is f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e s c o p e o f c l o s e - u p
surveys a n d extent o f thickness measurements m a y be
specially considered.
N o t e . F o r e x i s t i n g b u l k carriers, w h e r e s h i p o w n e r s m a y elect
to coat o r recoat cargo h o l d s as n o t e d above, consideration m a y b e
g i v e n t o t h e scope o f close-up a n d thickness measurement surveys.
Prior t o t h e coating o f cargo holds o f existing ships, scantlings shall
be ascertained i n t h e presence o f t h e surveyor.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
5.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r s o f 1 0 - 1 5 y e a r s o f age.
F o r b u l k carriers o f 1 0 - 15 years o f age, t h e
following shall apply:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
t o t h e s a m e e x t e n t as t h e p r e v i o u s s p e c i a l s u r v e y a s r e q u i r e d
i n 1.3.1 a n d 5.2. H o w e v e r , i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f fuel
tanks a n d pressure testing o f a l l tanks a r e n o t required
unless deemed necessary b y t h e attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d
at t h e second a n n u a l s u r v e y a n d b e progressed d u r i n g t h e
succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o c o m p l e t i o n at t h e third
annual survey i n lieu o f t h e application o f 5.2.1.4;
.3 a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y m a y b e
considered i n lieu o f the requirements o f 5.2.2.2.
5.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
F o r b u l k carriers o v e r 15 years o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g
shall apply:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
t o t h e s a m e e x t e n t as t h e p r e v i o u s s p e c i a l s u r v e y a s r e q u i r e d
i n 1.3.1 a n d 5 . 2 . H o w e v e r , a n i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f f u e l
tanks a n d pressure testing o f a l l tanks a r e n o t required
unless deemed necessary b y t h e attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e
commenced at t h e second annual survey a n d be
progressed during t h e succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o
completion at the third annual survey i n lieu o f the
application o f 5.2.1.4;
.3 a s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e p a r t o f t h e
intermediate s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys
a n d thickness measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r
portions o f the cargo holds a n d w a t e r ballast tanks shall
be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable
requirements f o r intermediate surveys, i f n o t already
p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f d r y dock survey i s specified
i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f the cargo holds a n d ballast tanks are
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w t h e light ballast w a t e r l i n e .
5.5 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
5.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n 1.3.
5.6 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O N B O A R D
5.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d a r e g i v e n i n 1.4.
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5.7 P R O C E D U R E S F O R T H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T S
5.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o t h e p r o c e d u r e s f o r
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.5.
The provisions related t o t h e procedure f o r recogni
tion o f the firms engaged i n thickness measurements are
g i v e n i n 1.6.
5.8 R E P O R T I N G O N H U L L S U R V E Y A N D
OF SURVEY
EVALUATION
5.8.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f S u r v e y R e p o r t .
5.8.1.1 T h e d a t a a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s t r u c t u r a l
c o n d i t i o n o f the ship's h u l l collected d u r i n g s u r v e y s h a l l
be evaluated f o r acceptability a n d c o n t i n u e d structural
i n t e g r i t y o f t h e ship's h u l l .
5.8.2 R e p o r t i n g o n s u r v e y .
5.8.2.1 P r i n c i p l e s f o r s u r v e y r e p o r t i n g a r e s h o w n i n
A p p e n d i x 5.8 a n d considered i n t h e relevant f o r m s o f t h e
Register documents.
5.8.2.2 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n
Structural R u l e s for B u l k Carriers, t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength shall b e evaluated b y using t h e thickness o f
structural m e m b e r s m e a s u r e d a n d r e n e w e d , as appro
priate, d u r i n g t h e special surveys carried o u t after t h e
ship reached 15 years o f age ( o r d u r i n g t h e t h i r d special
survey, i f this i s carried o u t before t h e ship reaches
15 y e a r s ) i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e c r i t e r i a f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength o f t h e ship's h u l l girder f o r C S R b u l k carriers
specified i n C h a p t e r 13 o f the C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s
for B u l k Carriers.
5.8.2.3 T h e f i n a l r e s u l t o f e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e s h i p ' s
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength required i n 5.8.2.2, after r e n e w a l
w o r k o f structural m e m b e r s , i f carried o u t as a result o f
initial evaluation, shall b e reported as a part o f t h e
Executive Hull Summary (Condition Evaluation Report)
(form 6.3.41).
5.8.2.4 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t
Register B r a n c h Offices, a report shall b e m a d e f o r each
portion o f the s u r v e y . A list o f items examined and/or
tested (pressure testing, thickness measurements, etc.)
and a n indication o f w h e t h e r t h e i t e m has been credited,
shall be made available t o the next attending surveyor
prior t o continuing o r completing t h e survey.
5.8.2.5 A n E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y o f t h e s u r v e y
shall be submitted t o the shipowner a n d kept o n board
the ship f o r reference a t future s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e
H u l l S u m m a r y shall be verified b y a duly authorised
p e r s o n o f R S B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e ship's
survey and/or issued this S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f
the survey reports.
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in Service
Appendix 5.8
SURVEY REPORTING
T h e r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r h u l l structures
andpipingsystems shallbe statedinthe relevantformsof
the Register documents considering the f o l l o w i n g principles.
GENERAL
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e
f o l l o w i n g cases:
in connection with commencement, continuation
and/or completion o f periodical (annual, intermediate
and special) h u l l survey;
w h e n structural damages/defects have been found;
w h e n repairs, renewals o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s have been
carried out;
w h e n c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirements) h a v e b e e n
i m p o s e d o r deleted.
1.2 T h e p u r p o s e o f r e p o r t i n g s h a l l p r o v i d e :
evidence that prescribed surveys have been carried
out i n accordance w i t h the applicable classification rules;
documentation o f surveys carried out w i t h findings,
repairs carried o u t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t s )
i m p o s e d o r deleted;
survey records, w h i c h shall f o r m a n auditable
documentary trail;
information for planning o f future surveys;
i n f o r m a t i o n , w h i c h m a y b e used as i n p u t f o r
maintenance o f classification rules and instructions.
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t R e g i s t e r
B r a n c h Offices, a report shall be m a d e f o r each p o r t i o n o f
the s u r v e y . A list o f items surveyed shall b e m a d e
available t o t h e next attending surveyor, prior t o
continuing o r completing the survey.
L i s t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s carried o u t a n d t a n k s tested
shall b e also m a d e available t o t h e n e x t attending surveyor.
2 SCOPE OF SURVEY
2.1 C o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y h a v e
been carried out shall b e identified.
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h b a l l a s t t a n k a n d c a r g o h o l d ,
including hatch covers and coamings, w h e r e a close-up
survey has been carried out, together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f
the m e a n s o f access used, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
PRINCIPLES
2.3 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h b a l l a s t t a n k a n d c a r g o h o l d ,
including hatch covers a n dcoamings, where thickness
measurements have been carried out, shall be identified.
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , the identification o f locations o f close-up
survey and thickness measurements shall include the description o f
structural m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f s u r v e y a n d t h e ship's age.
3 RESULTS OF SURVEY
3.1 T y p e , e x t e n t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) shall be
identified.
3.2 S t r u c t u r a l c o n d i t i o n o f e a c h c o m p a r t m e n t w i t h
information o n the following:
.1 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f f i n d i n g s , s u c h as:
corrosion w i t h description o f location, type a n d extent;
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n ;
cracks/fractures w i t h description o f l o c a t i o n a n d
extent;
b u c k l i n g w i t h description o f location and extent;
indents w i t h description o f location and extent;
.2 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f c o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e n o s t r u c t u r a l
damages/defects are f o u n d .
R e p o r t s m a y be supplemented b y sketches, diagrams
and photos.
3.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e s i g n e d b y
the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
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5.9 E V A L U A T I O N O F S C A N T L I N G S O F T H E T R A N S V E R S E
WATERTIGHT CORRUGATED BULKHEAD
B E T W E E N CARGO HOLDS NOS.1AND 2
W I T H C A R G O H O L D N O . 1 F L O O D E D ( I A C S U R S19)
5.9.1 A p p l i c a t i o n a n d d e f i n i t i o n s .
5.9.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l b u l k c a r r i e r s
o f 150 m i n length a n d above, i n the foremost hold,
intending t o carry solid b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a density
o f 1,78 t / m , o r a b o v e , w i t h single deck, topside t a n k s
and hopper tanks, fitted w i t h vertically corrugated
transverse watertight bulkheads b e t w e e n cargo holds
N o s . 1 and 2 where:
.1 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d i s b o u n d e d b y t h e side s h e l l
o n l y f o r ships, w h i c h w e r e contracted f o r construction
prior to 1 July 1998;
.2 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d i s d o u b l e s i d e s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n
o f less t h a n 7 6 0 m m b r e a d t h m e a s u r e d p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o
the side s h e l l i n ships, t h e keels o f w h i c h w e r e laid, o r
w h i c h w e r e a t a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , before
1 July 1999.
5.9.1.2 E x i s t i n g b u l k c a r r i e r s , i n d i c a t e d i n 5 . 9 . 1 . 1
shall c o m p l y w i t h these requirements b y dates specified
in 5.11.1.1.
5.9.1.3 T o e s t i m a t e t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f t r a n s p o r t a t i o n
o f t h e b u l k cargoes w i t h a d e n s i t y o f 1,78 t / m a n d a b o v e
o n board t h e ship according t o t h e requirements f o r t h e
scantlings o f t h e transverse b u l k h e a d b e t w e e n cargo
holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 one shall be guided b y the blockdiagram given i n Appendix 5.9-1.
5.9.1.4 T h e n e t s c a n t l i n g s o f t h e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d
between cargo holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 shall b e calculated
using t h e loads, g i v e n i n 5.9.2, bending m o m e n t a n d
shearing force, g i v e n i n 5.9.3 a n d t h e strength criteria
g i v e n i n 5.9.4.
5.9.1.5 W h e r e n e c e s s a r y , s t e e l r e n e w a l a n d / o r
reinforcements are required as p e r p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.9.6.
5.9.1.6 W i t h t h e p u r p o s e s o f t h e p r e s e n t C h a p t e r ,
homogeneous loading condition means t h e loading
conditions, i n w h i c h the ratio between the highest a n d
the lowest filling ratio, evaluated f o r the t w o foremost
cargo h o l d s does n o t exceed 1,20 t o b e corrected f o r
different cargo density.
3
5.9.2 L o a d m o d e l .
5.9.2.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e loads t o b e considered as acting o n t h e b u l k h e a d
are t h o s e g i v e n b y t h e c o m b i n a t i o n o f cargo loads w i t h
those induced b y t h e f l o o d i n g o f cargo h o l d N o . 1 .
T h e m o s t severe c o m b i n a t i o n o f c a r g o i n d u c e d l o a d s
and flooding loads shall b e used f o r t h e check o f t h e
scantlings o f t h e bulkhead, depending o n t h e f o l l o w i n g
loading conditions included i n the Loading M a n u a l :
homogeneous loading conditions;
non-homogeneous loading conditions.
N o n - h o m o g e n e o u s p a r t l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n s asso
ciated w i t h m u l t i p o r t loading a n d unloading operations
for homogeneous loading conditions need n o t t o be
considered.
5.9.2.2 B u l k h e a d c o r r u g a t i o n f l o o d i n g h e a d .
T h e f l o o d i n g h e a d hf ( r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ) i s t h e
distance, i n m , measured verticals w i t h t h e ship i n t h e
u p r i g h t d i s t a n c e df, i n m , f r o m t h e b a s e l i n e e q u a l t o :
in general - D ;
f o r ships less t h a n 5 0 0 0 0 t o n s d e a d w e i g h t w i t h
T y p e B freeboard - 0,95D;
w h e r e D is t h e distance, i n m , f r o m t h e baseline t o t h e
f r e e b o a r d d e c k a t side a m i d s h i p s ( r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ) ;
]
D
/
< / / /7////
/
/
'
V
(V
df
dj
/ /
\ J
188
Mc
VS
1Y
IcB
(h h B) + h
B
HT
DB
(5.9.2.3.1)
p =pgh +[p h
cJ
p(lperm)h ]gtan y
(5.9.2.3.1.2-2)
w h e r e p , g , h f , p , perm, h , = r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 .
c
w h e r e M = mass o f cargo i nh o l d N o . 1 , i n t;
p = b u l k cargo density, i n t / m ;
l = length o f hold No.1, i n m ;
= ship's breadth a m i d s h i p s , i n m ;
V = v o l u m e , i n m , o f the b o t t o m stool o f the bulkhead above the
inner bottom;
h = height o f t h e hopper tanks amidships, i n m , from t h e
baseline;
h
= height o f the double bottom, i n m ;
b = breadth o f the hopper tanks amidships, i n m ;
LS
HT
Fcf=Sl[pcg
pcg d df
y
( i )t n
(pc f)
+ ,
DB
HT
x(dfhDB
.1 t h e first case o f h o l d l o a d i n g .
W h e n df^di,
at each p o i n t o f t h e bulkhead located
at a distance b e t w e e n d a n d d f r o m t h e baseline, t h e
pressure p / , i n k N / m , shall b e determined b y the f o r m u l a
1
c,f=
(5.9.2.3.1.2-3)
w h e r e s p ,g,h ,
(p f) ,
= refer t o 5.9.2.3.1.1;
d , d
= refer t o 5.9.2.3.1;
df = r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 .
b
LS
lt
DB
hLs)]
(5.9.2.3.1.1-1)
f
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5.9.2.3.2 E m p t y h o l d .
A t each point o f t h e bulkhead t h e hydrostatic
p r e s s u r e p y , i n d u c e d b y t h e f l o o d i n g h e a d hf s h a l l b e
considered.
T h e force F f , i n k N , acting o ncorrugation, shall be
determined b ythe formula
= pg
Ff
Sl
(5.9.2.3.2)
pc,f=pghf+[pcp(1perm)]ghitan y
(5.9.2.3.1.1-2)
w h e r e s p,g, h = r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ;
h
= refer t o 5.9.2.3.1;
df = r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 .
ir
LS
DB
w h e r e p,g,hf
= as given above;
p = b u l k cargo density, i n t / m ;
perm = p e r m e a b i l i t y o f c a r g o ; t o b e t a k e n a s 0 , 3 f o r o r e
(corresponding b u l k cargo density for i r o n ore m a y generally
be t a k e n as 3,0 t / m ) ;
h = vertical distance, m , f r o m the calculation p o i n t t o t h e level
located a t a distance d f r o m t h e baseline, as m e n t i o n e d
above (refer t o F i g . 5.9.2.2);
= 4 5 - (/2);
= angle o f repose o f t h e cargo, i n degrees, a n d m a y generally
b e t a k e n a s 35 f o r i r o n o r e .
3
dfd
F =s [pg^ ^
cf
pg(d
di
)+
( p c
5.9.2.4 P r e s s u r e i n t h e n o n - f l o o d e d b u l k c a r g o
loaded hold.
A t each point o f t h e bulkhead t h e pressure p,
in k N / m , shall be determined b y the formula
c
p=pcghitan y
(5.9.2.4-1)
(di hDB
hLS)
(dihDBh s)]
F c ^ p c g - ^
(5.9.2.3.1.1-3)
w h e r e p , g , s ,h ,y
= refer t o 5.9.2.3.1.1;
d , h
= refer t o 5.9.3.1.
^tan y
2
(5.9.2.4-2)
LS
DB
DB
.2 t h e s e c o n d c a s e o f h o l d l o a d i n g .
W h e n df<d , t h e n a t e a c h p o i n t o f t h e b u l k h e a d
l o c a t e d a t a d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n df a n d d , t h e p r e s s u r e p j,
in k N / m , shall be determined b y the formula
l
pc,f=pcghjtan y
w h e r e p , g , h , = refer t o 5.9.2.3.1.1.
c
p=p
cJ
0,8pc.
(5.9.2.5.1-1)
5.9.2.5 R e s u l t a n t p r e s s u r e .
5.9.2.5.1 H o m o g e n e o u s s h i p l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n s .
F o r calculating o f the scantlings at each point o f the
b u l k h e a d structures, t h e resultant pressure p , i n k N / m ,
shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
(5.9.2.3.1.2-1)
T h e r e s u l t a n t f o r c e F, i n k N , a c t i n g o n a c o r r u g a t i o n ,
shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
F=F 0,%F .
cJ
(5.9.2.5.1-2)
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5.9.2.5.2 N o n - h o m o g e n e o u s s h i p l o a d i n g c o n d i
tions.
F o r calculating o f scantlings at each p o i n t o f t h e
b u l k h e a d s t r u c t u r e s t h e r e s u l t a n t p r e s s u r e p, s h a l l b e
determined b ythe formula
p
(5.9.2.5.2-1)
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5.9.3.2 S h e a r f o r c e .
T h e s h e a r f o r c e Q, i n k N , a t t h e l o w e r e n d o f t h e
bulkhead corrugations shall be determined b y t h e
formula
Q = 0,8F
(5.9.3.2)
w h e r e F = refer t o 5.9.2.5.
T h e r e s u l t a n t f o r c e F, i n k N , a c t i n g o n a c o r r u g a t i o n ,
shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
5.9.4 S t r e n g t h c r i t e r i a .
5.9.4.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e f o l l o w i n g c r i t e r i a a r e a p p l i c a b l e t o trans
(5.9.2.5.2-2)
F=Fc,f
verse bulkheads w i t h vertical corrugations (refer
to Fig. 5.9.2.3.1.1).
I n case h o l d N o . 1 , i n n o n - h o m o g e n e o u s c o n d i t i o n s ,
i s n o t a l l o w e d t o b e l o a d e d , t h e r e s u l t a n t p r e s s u r e p, i n
Requirements f o r local n e t plate thickness are g i v e n
k N / m , t o b e considered for calculating o f the scantlings
i n 5.9.4.7.
shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
I n addition, t h e criteria g i v e n i n 5.9.4.2 a n d 5.9.4.5
shall be complied with.
(5.9.2.5.2-3)
= fi
W h e r e t h e corrugation angle ,shown i n
F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 , i s l e s s t h a n 50, a h o r i z o n t a l r o w o f
a n d t h e r e s u l t a n t f o r c e F, i n k N , a c t i n g o n a
staggered shedder plates shall b e fitted at a p p r o x i m a t e l y
corrugation , is determined b ythe formula
m i d depth o f t h e corrugations (refer t o F i g 5.9.2.3.1.1) t o
help preserve d i m e n s i o n a l stability o f t h e bulkhead under
(5.9.2.5.2-4)
F=Ff
f l o o d i n g l o a d s . T h e shedder plates shall b e w e l d e d t o t h e
5.9.3 B e n d i n g m o m e n t a n d s h e a r f o r c e i n t h e c o r r u g a t i o n s b y d o u b l e c o n t i n u o u s w e l d i n g , b u t t h e y
shall n o t b e w e l d e d t o t h e side shell.
bulkhead corrugations.
2
T h e b e n d i n g m o m e n t M a n d t h e shear force Q i n t h e
bulkhead corrugations shall be obtained using
Formulae (5.9.3.1) a n d(5.9.3.2). T h e M a n d Q values
shall b e used f o r t h e checks according t o 5.9.4.
5.9.3.1 B e n d i n g m o m e n t .
T h e d e s i g n e d b e n d i n g m o m e n t M, i n k N m , f o r t h e
bulkhead corrugations shall be determined b y t h e
formula
M = Fl/8
(5.9.3.1)
(5.9.4.2-1)
le
3
3
l l
a m
I n n o case t h e Z v a l u e s h a l l b e t a k e n greater t h a n
t h e l e s s e r o f 1 , 1 5 Z o r 1,15Z\ f o r c a l c u l a t i o n o f t h e
bending capacity o f the bulkhead ( Z l is defined b e l o w ) .
I n case effective s h e d d e r plates a r e fitted w h i c h :
are n o t k n u c k l e d ;
are w e l d e d t o t h e c o r r u g a t i o n s a n d t h e u p p e r
horizontal/sloping plate o f the l o w e r stool (flange) f o r t h e
b u l k h e a d b y o n e side p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d s o r equivalent;
m
l e
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a r e f i t t e d w i t h a m i n i m u m s l o p e 45 a n d t h e i r l o w e r
edge i s i n l i n e w i t h t h e s t o o l side p l a t i n g ;
o r e f f e c t i v e g u s s e t plates a r e fitted, w h i c h a r e f i t t e d i n
l i n e w i t h t h e s t o o l side p l a t i n g a n d h a v e m a t e r i a l p r o p e r t i e s a t
least e q u a l t o t h o s e p r o v i d e d f o r t h e f l a n g e s , t h e n t h e s e c t i o n
m o d u l u s Zi i n c m , s h a l l b e t a k e n n o t l a r g e r t h a n t h e Z /
value, i n c m , determined b y the formula
191
= Z+ 10
Zee
Qh 0 , 5 h g
g
sp
l
(5.9.4.2-2)
3
3
where Z
1
2
3
3
Fig. 5.9.4.2-1 S y m m e t r i c
shedder plates:
1 - shedder plate;
2 - horizontal/sloping plate
o f the l o w e r stool (flange)
for the bulkhead;
3 - vertical/sloping plate
o f the lower stool
for the bulkhead
Fig. 5.9.4.2-2 A s y m m e t r i c
shedder plates:
1 - shedder plate;
2 - horizontal/sloping plate
o f the l o w e r stool (flange)
for the bulkhead;
3 - vertical/sloping plate
o f the lower stool
for the bulkhead
w
V /
2
3
Fhh
Fhh
Fj
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5.9.4.3.2 P r o v i d e d t h a t e f f e c t i v e g u s s e t p l a t e s , a s
defined i n 5.9.4.2 (refer t o Figs. 5.9.4.2-3 a n d 5.9.4.2-4),
are fitted, w h e n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f t h e
corrugations at the l o w e r end (cross-section i n the abovem e n t i o n e d Figs.), t h e area o f flange plates, i n c m , m a y
be increased b y m u l t i p l y i n g
2
7 g
5.9.4.6.2 S h e a r .
T h e buckling check shall be performed for the w e b
plates a t t h e c o r r u g a t i o n ends.
T h e shear stress x s h a l l n o t e x c e e d t h e c r i t i c a l
value x , i n N / m m , obtained b y the following formulae:
2
x = x for x ^ x / 2 ;
x = x ( 1 x / 4 x ) f o r x >x /2
g)
u
(5.9.4.6.2-1)
(5.9.4.6.2-2)
where h
g u
gu
gu
5.9.4.3.3 I f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b s a r e w e l d e d t o u p p e r
sloping plate o f t h e l o w e r stool for the bulkhead, w h i c h is
a t a n a n g l e n o t l e s s t h a n 45 w i t h h o r i z o n t a l p l a n e , t h e
section m o d u l u s o f the corrugations m a y b e calculated
c o n s i d e r i n g t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b s f u l l y e f f e c t i v e . I n case
effective plates a r e fitted, w h e n calculating t h e section
m o d u l u s o f corrugations the area o f flange plates m a y b e
increased as specified i n 5.9.4.3.2. N o credit can b e g i v e n
to shedder plates o n l y .
F o r a n g l e s l e s s t h a n 45, t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f t h e w e b
m a y be obtained b y linear interpolation between
3 0 p e r c e n t f o r 0 a n d 1 0 0 p e r c e n t f o r 45.
5.9.4.4 S e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f c o r r u g a t i o n s a t c r o s s section other than the l o w e r end.
T h e section m o d u l u s shall b e calculated w i t h t h e
corrugation w e b s considered effective a n d t h e compres
s i o n f l a n g e h a v i n g a n e f f e c t i v e f l a n g e w i d t h , b j, n o t
larger t h a n as g i v e n i n 5.9.4.6.1.
5.9.4.5 A l l o w a b l e s t r e s s c h e c k .
T h e n o r m a l a n d shear stresses < a n d x s h a l l n o t
exceed t h e allowable values o a n d x , i n N / m m ,
determined b ythe formulae:
w h e r e x = <O /J3;
a = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l ;
x E = 0,9k, E ( t / 1 0 0 0 c ) , i n N / m m ;
x =0,9k E(t/1000c) ,
inN/mm ;
fc = 6 , 3 4 ;
E = m o d u l u s o f elasticity o fmaterial as g i v e n i n 5.9.4.6.1;
t = n e t thickness, i n m m , o f corrugation web;
c = w i d t h , i n m , o f corrugation w e b (refer t o F i g . 5.9.2.3.1.1).
F
5.9.4.7 L o c a l n e t p l a t e t h i c k n e s s .
T h e b u l k h e a d l o c a l n e t p l a t e t h i c k n e s s , t, i n m m ,
shall be determined b ythe f o r m u l a
t=14,9h
Jp/OF
(5.9.4.7-1)
where h
m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l .
Oa=OF;
Xa = 0 , 5 a F
For built-up corrugated bulkheads, w h e n the thickness o f the flange and w e b are different, n e t thickness o f
t h e n a r r o w e r p l a t i n g s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t , i n m m ,
determined b ythe formula
n
(5.9.4.5-1)
t =14,9h JP/OF
(5.9.4.7-2)
(5.9.4.5-2)
w h e r e O = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l .
F
5.9.4.6 E f f e c t i v e c o m p r e s s i o n f l a n g e w i d t h a n d s h e a r
b u c k l i n g check.
5.9.4.6.1 E f f e c t i v e w i d t h o f t h e c o m p r e s s i o n f l a n g e
o f corrugations.
T h e e f f e c t i v e w i d t h , b f, i n m , o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n
flange shall be determined b y t h e f o r m u l a
e
t = J 4 4 0 hip/OF
w
where t
np
b =C a
ef
(5.9.4.6.1)
Jp/OF;
(5.9.4.7-3)
tip
(5.9.4.7-4)
B = 1 0
if ^ JO /E
tf = n e t f l a n g e t h i c k n e s s , i n m m ;
a = w i d t h , i n m , o f t h e corrugation flange (refer t o
Fig. 5.9.2.3.1.1);
O = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l ;
E = m o d u l u s o f elasticity, i n N / m m , t o b e assumed equal t o
2 , 0 6 x 1 0 f o r steel.
2
5.9.5 L o c a l d e t a i l s .
T h e design o f l o c a l details shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e
requirements o f Part I I "Hull" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o fSea-Going Ships f o r
the purpose o f transferring t h e corrugated bulkhead
forces a n d m o m e n t s t o t h e b o u n d a r y structures, i n
particular to the double b o t t o m a n d cross-deck structures.
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net
193
tfi = f l a n g e t h i c k n e s s , i n m m , w h i c h i s f o u n d t o b e a c c e p t a b l e o n
the basis o f t h e criteria specified i n 5.9.6.1 o r , w h e n steel
r e n e w a l isrequired, t h e increased thickness according t ot h e
criteria g i v e n i n 5.9.6.2. T h e above m e n t i o n e d thickness o f
the corrugation flange thickness dictated b y t h e local
pressure requirements (refer t o 5.9.4.7), need n o t t o b e
considered for t h e purpose;
t = as-built thickness, i n m m , o f the l o w e r s t o o l side p l a t i n g o r
floors ( i f n o stool is fitted).Gussets/shedder plates, extending
f r o m t h e l o w e r e n d o fcorrugations u p t o 0,11, o r reinforcing
d o u b l i n g strips ( o n b u l k h e a d corrugations a n d l o w e r s t o o l
side plating) shall b e fitted.
ht
F i g . 5.9.6.3 S t r u c t u r a l elements o f w e l d s
( r o o t f a c e / 3 m m t o 7 7 3 m m ; g r o o v e a n g l e <x:40 t o 60)
net
net
(5.9.6.3)
w h e r e a f = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l
used for t h e corrugation flanges;
o = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l u s e d
f o r t h e l o w e r s t o o l side p l a t i n g o r f l o o r s ( i f n o s t o o l i s fitted);
F i
Fh
5.9.6.4 W h e r e s t e e l r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d , t h e b u l k h e a d
connections t o t h e upper horizontal/sloping plate o f the
l o w e r stool for the bulkhead o r inner b o t t o m (if n o stool
is fitted) s h a l l b e at least m a d e b y deep p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d s
(refer t o F i g . 5.9.6.3).
5.9.6.5 W h e r e g u s s e t p l a t e s s h a l l b e f i t t e d o r
renewed, their connections w i t h t h e corrugations a n d
the upper horizontal/sloping plate o f the l o w e r stool f o r
the bulkhead o r inner b o t t o m ( i f n o stool i s fitted) shall
be a t least m a d e b y deep p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d s (refer
to F i g . 5.9.6.3).
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Appendix 5.9-1
Carriage o f
cargoes h a v i n g
p 1,78 t / m
3
No
N o need for
futher assessment
es
Check for
p = 1,78 t / m
>
N o ^
O n l y cargoes
h a v i n g p ^ 1,78 t / m
can b e carried
c
1\
Y es
^
Check for
p > 1,78 t / m
c
(1)
A l l cargoes c a n
be carried
Calculate allowable
density p
c
Cargoes having
P Pc2
C
can b e carried
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Appendix 5.9-2
GUIDELENES ON RENEWAL/REINFORCEMENT
OF VERTICALLY CORRUGATED TRANSVERSE WATERTIGHT
B E T W E E N CARGO HOLDS NOS. 1AND 2
1. T h e n e e d f o r r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f t h e
vertically corrugated transverse watertight bulkhead
between cargo holds N o s . 1 and 2 shall b e determined
b y t h e R e g i s t e r o n a case b y case basis u s i n g t h e c r i t e r i a
g i v e n i n the present Guidelines i n association w i t h the
m o s t recent thickness measurements and findings f r o m
survey.
2. I n a d d i t i o n t o o t h e r o f t h e s e R u l e s r e q u i r e m e n t s ,
the assessment o f the transverse corrugated bulkhead i n
compliance w i t h the requirements o f the present Guide
lines shall take into account the following:
.1 scantlings o f i n d i v i d u a l v e r t i c a l c o r r u g a t i o n s s h a l l
be assessed f o r r e n e w a l / r e i n f o r c e m e n t based o n thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o b t a i n e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h A p p e n d i x 5.9-3
at t h e i r l o w e r end, a t m i d - d e p t h a n d i n w a y o f plate
thickness changes i n t h e l o w e r 7 0 p e r c e n t . T h e s e
considerations shall take into account the provision o f
gussets a n d shedder plates a n d the benefits t h e y offer,
provided that they c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements
o f 5.9.4.2 and 5.9.6;
.2 t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e s c a n t l i n g s a n d a r r a n g e
m e n t s o f t h e b u l k h e a d f o r each case, p e r m i s s i b l e l e v e l s
o f d i m i n u t i o n shall be determined a n d appropriate
measures t a k e n i n accordance w i t h 5.9.6.
3. W h e r e r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d , t h e e x t e n t o f r e n e w a l
shall be s h o w n clearly i n d r a w i n g s . T h e vertical distance
BULKHEAD
196
l/~~M l/~M
I/
- 1
Corrugation flange
weld\^
Reinforcement strip
Lower stool side plating
4
Corrugation flange
Shedder plate
Gusset plate
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Appendix 5.9-3
ST
Level c
Level c
Level a
3. T h e g a u g i n g s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e l e v e l s a s
d e s c r i b e d b e l o w . T o a d e q u a t e l y assess t h e scantlings o f
each individual vertical corrugation, each corrugation
flange, w e b , shedder, plate a n d gusset plate w i t h i n each
o f the levels g i v e n b e l o w shall b e gauged.
4. W h e r e t h e t h i c k n e s s c h a n g e s w i t h i n t h e h o r i z o n t a l
levels, the thinner plate shall b e gauged.
5. M a t e r i a l o f t h e s t e e l r e n e w e d m e m b e r s a n d / o r
reinforcements shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f the
present Chapter.
Level b
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5.10 E V A L U A T I O N O F A L L O W A B L E H O L D L O A D I N G
O F C A R G O H O L D W I T H C A R G O H O L D N O .1
( I A C S U R S22)
5.10.1 A p p l i c a t i o n a n d d e f i n i t i o n s .
5.10.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l b u l k
carriers o f 1 5 0 m i n length a n d above, i n t h e f o r e m o s t
hold, intending t o carry solid b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a
d e n s i t y o f 1,78 t / m a n d a b o v e , w i t h single deck, t o p s i d e
tanks a n d hopper tanks, where:
.1 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d i s b o u n d e d b y t h e side s h e l l
o n l y f o r ships, w h i c h w e r e contracted f o r construction
prior to 1 July 1998;
.2 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d i s d o u b l e s i d e s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n
less t h a n 7 6 0 m m b r e a d t h m e a s u r e d p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o t h e
side s h e l l i n ships, t h e keels o f w h i c h w e r e laid, o r w h i c h
w e r e a t a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , b e f o r e 1 J u l y 1 9 9 9 .
5.10.1.2 T h e e x i s t i n g b u l k c a r r i e r s , a s d e f i n e d
i n 5.10.1.1, shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e present requirements
at t i m i n g s specified i n 5 . 1 1 . 1 . 1 .
5.10.1.3 T h e l o a d i n g i n c a r g o h o l d N o . 1 b e i n g
determined according t ot h erequirements o f 5.10.4 shall
not exceed t h e allowable h o l d loading i n flooded
condition, u s i n g t h e loads g i v e n i n 5.10.2 a n d t h e shear
capacity o f t h e double b o t t o m at shear g i v e n i n 5.10.3.
5.10.1.4 I n n o c a s e t h e a l l o w a b l e h o l d l o a d i n g i n
flooding c o n d i t i o n shall b e t a k e n greater t h a n t h e design
h o l d loading i n intact condition.
5.10.2 L o a d m o d e l .
5.10.2.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e loads t o b e considered as acting o n t h e double
bottom o f hold N o . 1 :
are t h o s e g i v e n b y t h e e x t e r n a l sea pressures; a n d
the c o m b i n a t i o n o f t h e cargo loads w i t h those
induced b ythe flooding o f hold N o . 1 .
T h e m o s t severe c o m b i n a t i o n s o f cargo induced
loads a n d f l o o d i n g loads shall b e used, depending o n t h e
loading conditions included i n the Loading Manual:
homogeneous loading conditions;
non-homogeneous loading conditions;
packed cargo conditions (such as steel m i l l p r o
ducts).
F o r each l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n , t h e m a x i m u m b u l k cargo
density t o be carried shall be considered i n calculating
the allowable h o l d limit.
5.10.2.2 I n n e r b o t t o m f l o o d i n g h e a d .
T h e f l o o d i n g h e a d hf ( r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 2 ) i s t h e
distance, i n m , m e a s u r e d v e r t i c a l l y w i t h t h e ship i n t h e
upright position, f r o m the inner b o t t o m t o a level located
a t a d i s t a n c e df, i n m , f r o m t h e b a s e l i n e e q u a l t o :
in general D ;
f o r ships less t h a n 5 0 0 0 0 gross tones d e a d w e i g h t
w i t h T y p e freeboard 0 , 9 5 D
w h e r e D i s t h e distance, i n m , f r o m t h e baseline t o
the freeboard deck a t side a m i d s h i p s (refer t o
Fig. 5.10.2.2).
3
5.10.3 S h e a r c a p a c i t y o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m
of hold No. 1.
T h e shear capacity C o f t h e double b o t t o m o f
h o l d N o . 1 i s defined as t h e s u m o f the shear strength a t
the b e a m sections a t each e n d o f :
all floors adjacent t o b o t h hoppers;
less o n e h a l f o f t h e s t r e n g t h o f t h e t w o f l o o r s
adjacent t o each stool, o r transverse b u l k h e a d i f n o stool
is fitted (refer t o F i g . 5.10.3);
2
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
,\\
\\
\
\
\
6
F i g . 5.10.3
B o t t o m structures o f t h e cargo h o l d
I lower stool;
2 transverse bulkhead;
3 floor adjacent t o t h e stool;
4 floor adjacent t o t h e transverse b u l k h e a d ;
5 girders;
6 floors
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net
net
(5.10.3)
5.10.3.1 F l o o r s h e a r s t r e n g t h .
T h e floor shear strength i n w a y o f t h e floor panel
section adjacent t o hoppers S f i , i n k N , a n d t h e floor shear
strength i nw a y o f the openings i n the outermost b a y
(i.e. that bay, w h i c h i s closest t o h o p p e r ) S , i n k N , s h a l l
be determined b y t h e f o l l o w i n g expressions:
w h e r e F = 1,05 i n g e n e r a l ;
F = 1,00 f o r steel products;
p = cargo density, i nt / m , f o r b u l k cargoes, refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 1 ; f o r
steel products p shall b e t a k e n as t h e density o f steel;
V = v o l u m e , i n m , occupied b y cargo ata level h determined b y
the formula
3
1 =
X / ( p
cg
) ;
X = f o r b u l k cargoes, t h e lesser o f X a n d X , d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
formulae:
1
Z+pg(E-hf)
(5.10.4-2)
(perm 1 )
f2
X =Z+pg(Eh perm);
2
(5.10.4-3)
F o r s t e e l p r o d u c t s X m a y b e t a k e n e q u a l t o X a t perm = 0 ;
p = sea w a t e r density, i nt / m ;
g = 9 , 8 1 m / s , gravity acceleration;
E = s h i p ' s d r a u g h t i n f l o o d e d c o n d i t i o n , (df - 0 , 1 D ) , i n m ;
df,D = a s g i v e n i n 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 2 ;
hf = f l o o d i n g h e a d , i n m ( r e f e r t o 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 2 ) ;
perm = p e r m e a b i l i t y o f c a r g o , t o b e t a k e n a s 0 , 3 f o r o r e
(corresponding b u l k cargo density f o r i r o n o r e m a y generally
be taken 3,0 t / m ) ;
Z = t h e lesser o f Z a n d Z d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a e :
1
Sfl = W- A
J|L;
(5.10.3.1-1)
-TL
(5.10.3.1-2)
Sf2=lQ- A ,
f h
w h e r e Af = s e c t i o n a l a r e a , i n m m , o f t h e f l o o r p a n e l a d j a c e n t t o
hoppers;
Af,h - n e t s e c t i o n a l a r e a , i n m m , o f t h e f l o o r p a n e l s i n w a y o f t h e
openings i n t h e o u t e r m o s t b a y (i.e. that bay, w h i c h i s closest
to hopper);
toe
Z1 = Ch/A h;
DBj
(5.10.4-4)
Z2=Ce/A ,e;
(5.10.4-5)
a l l o w a b l e shear
stress, i n N / m m , t o b e t a k e n e q u a l t o
DB
a - = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l ;
Ch = s h e a r c a p a c i t y o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m , i n k N , a s d e f i n e d
i n 5.10.3, c o n s i d e r i n g , f o r each floor, t h e lesser o f t h e shear
s t r e n g t h Sf1 o r Sf2 ( r e f e r t o 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 1 ) ; a n d , f o r e a c h g i r d e r , t h e
lesser o f t h e shear strengths S a n d S (refer t o 5.10.3.2);
C = shear capacity o ft h e double b o t t o m , i n k N , as defined
i n 5 . 1 0 . 3 , c o n s i d e r i n g , f o r e a c h f l o o r , t h e s h e a r s t r e n g t h Sfl
(refer t o 5.10.3.1) a n d S Q , f o r each girder, t h e lesser o f t h e
shear strengths S a n d S (refer t o 5.10.3.2):
ri1 = U 0 ;
Th=1,20.
g 1
g 2
D B , h
(5.10.4-6)
Si >B,i,
i=
g 1
g 2
S2
g
(5.10.3.2-2)
g,h
T
DB,e
D B
).
Sl
(5.10.4-7)
D B i
DB
D B i
DB
DB
DB
200
BDB
5.11 E V A L U A T I O N O F E M E R G E N C Y S T A B I L I T Y
W I T H C A R G O H O L D N O .1 F L O O D E D
( I A C S U R S23)
5.11.1 A p p l i c a t i o n a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n t i m e t a b l e .
5.11.1.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s t o t h e b u l k h e a d s c a n t l i n g s
b e t w e e n cargo h o l d s N o s . 1 a n d 2 stated i n 5.9, as w e l l as
the requirements t o the allowable h o l d loading o f h o l d
N o . 1 g i v e n i n 5.10, shall b e applied i n conjunction w i t h
the damage stability requirements set forth i n 5.11.2.
B u l k carriers shall b e surveyed f o r compliance w i t h t h e
above mentioned requirements i n terms mentioned b e l o w
depending o n t h e i r age as o n 1 J u l y 1 9 9 8 :
.1 f o r ships 2 0 years o f age a n d m o r e , b y t h e d u e
date o f the first i n t e r m e d i a t e , o r t h e d u e date o f the first
special survey t o be h e l d after 1 J u l y 1998, w h i c h e v e r
c o m e s first;
.2 f o r s h i p s 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e b u t l e s s t h a n
2 0 y e a r s o f age, b y t h e d u e date o f t h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y t o
be h e l d after 1 J u l y 1998, b u t n o t later t h a n 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 ;
.3 f o r s h i p s 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t l e s s t h a n
15 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e d u e date o f t h e first i n t e r m e d i a t e
o r t h e d u e date o f the first special s u r v e y t o b e h e l d after
the date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 15 years o f age, b u t
n o t later t h a n t h e date, o n w h i c h the ship reaches 17 years
o f age;
.4 f o r s h i p s 5 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t l e s s t h a n
10 y e a r s o f age, b y t h e d u e date, after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 , o f t h e
first intermediate o r t h e first special s u r v e y after t h e date,
o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 10 years o f age, w h i c h e v e r
c o m e s first;
.5 f o r s h i p s l e s s t h a n 5 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e d a t e , o n
w h i c h t h e ship reaches 1 0 years o f age.
5.11.1.2 C o m p l e t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 o f a n
intermediate o r special survey w i t h a d u e after
1 July 2003 cannot b e used t o postpone compliance.
H o w e v e r , prior t o 1 July 2003 o f a n intermediate survey, t h e
w i n d o w f o r w h i c h straddles 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 c a n b e accepted.
5.11.2 D a m a g e s t a b i l i t y .
5.11.2.1 S h i p s , w h i c h a r e s u b j e c t t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the requirements o f 5.9 a n d 5.10, w h e n loaded t o t h e
in Service
5.12 E V A L U A T I O N O F T H E C O N D I T I O N O F F R A M E S
A N D F R A M E B R A C K E T S O FC A R G O H O L D S
( I A C S U R S31)
5.12.1 A p p l i c a t i o n a n d d e f i n i t i o n s .
5.12.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l a p p l y t o s i d e s h e l l
frames a n d brackets o f cargo holds o n board t h e b u l k
carriers constructed w i t h single deck, topside tanks a n d
h o p p e r t a n k s i n cargo spaces, w h i c h w e r e c o n t r a c t e d f o r
construction prior t o 1 July 1998 a n d built i n
non-compliance w i t h the requirements i nPart I I " H u l l "
o f the Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g Ships i n force after 1 J u l y 1 9 9 8 .
5.12.1.2 I n a d d i t i o n , t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a l s o a p p l y t o
side s h e l l frames a n d brackets o f cargo h o l d s o n b o a r d
the o i l / b u l k / o r e ( O B O ) carriers o f single side s k i n
construction.
5.12.1.3 W h e r e o n e o r m o r e c a r g o h o l d s o n a s h i p
are i n n o n - c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d defini
tions, these requirements d o n o t a p p l y t o these specific
holds.
5.12.1.4 F o r t h e p u r p o s e s o f t h i s C h a p t e r , t h e t e r m
"ship" means b u l k carriers a n d O B O carriers, unless
otherwise specified.
5.12.1.5 B u l k c a r r i e r s s u b j e c t t o t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s
shall b e assessed f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h these requirements,
a n d r e n e w a l , r e i n f o r c e m e n t o r c o a t i n g o f t h e side s h e l l
frames a n d brackets, i n accordance w i t h these require
ments, shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
f o l l o w i n g schedule depending o n their age as o n
1 January 2004:
.1 f o r b u l k carriers 15 years o f age a n d m o r e , b y t h e
due date o f t h e first i n t e r m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y after
1 January 2004;
.2 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t l e s s
t h a n 15 years o f age, b y t h e d u e date o f t h e first special
survey after 1 January 2 0 0 4 ;
.3 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s l e s s t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e
date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 1 0 years o f age.
C o m p l e t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 o f a n inter
m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y w i t h a d u e date after
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5.12.3.1.1 S y m b o l s u s e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 :
t = thickness as measured, i n m m ;
t N = thickness, a t w h i c h renewal i s required
(refer t o 5.12.3.1.2);
t N, d/t = t h i c k n e s s c r i t e r i a b a s e d o n d/t r a t i o
(refer t o 5.12.3.1.2.1);
t N,
= thickness criteria based o n strength
(refer t o 5.12.3.1.2.1);
t o r = thickness t o be taken equal t o 0,75t ;
t
= thickness, i n m m , o f frame webs as required
b y 3.3.4.4.1, Part I I " H u l l " o f t h e Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, a n d thickness o f
the l o w e r bracket w e b s as required b y 3.3.4.4.2, t h e same
Part o f the Rules;
t B = as-built thickness, i n m m ;
t = thickness given i n Table 5.12.3.1.1.
M
RE
RE
RE
s 1 2
s 1 2
Table
5.12.3.1.1
Thickness t , i n m m
c
Ship
length
Z,inm
A l l holds except h o l d N o . 1
F r a m e span
and upper brackets
Lower
brackets
2,0
2,0
2,0
2,5
3,0
3,0
<100
150
>200
Hold No.1
F r a m e span L o w e r
and upper brackets
brackets
2,0
3,0
3,0
3,0
3,5
4,0
5.12.3.1.2 C r i t e r i a o f e v a l u a t i o n f o r s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s
and brackets.
5.12.3.1.2.1 T h e w e b s o f s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s a n d
brackets (brackets o r knees, hereinafter "brackets") shall
b e r e n e w e d w h e n t h e m e a s u r e d t h i c k n e s s tM i s e q u a l t o
o r less t h a n t h e t h i c k n e s s t , w h i c h i s t h e greatest o f
the following values:
REN
COAT
0,75tAs;
t N, d/t = a p p l i c a b l e t o a r e a s ( A ) a n d ( B ) o n l y ( r e f e r
to Fig. 5.2.3.2-2);
t N, = w h e r e r e q u i r e d b y 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 2 :
5.12.3.1.2.1.1 T h e t h i c k n e s s t
b a s e d o n d/t r a t i o .
T h e thickness t _
shall b e determined b y the
following f o r m u l a w i t h due regard t o the requirements
o f 5.12.3.1.2.1.1.1.2 a n d 5.12.3.1.2.1.1.1.3:
RE
RE
RENi
REN
d/t
d/t
tREN, d/t = ( w e b d e p t h , i n m m ) / R
where for frames:
R = 0,65' f o r s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d f r a m e s ;
R = 0,55' f o r a s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d f r a m e s ;
for lower brackets w i t h due regard t o the requirements o f
5.12.3.1.2.1.1:
R = 0,87' f o r s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d f r a m e s ;
R = 0,73' f o r a s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d f r a m e s ;
= 1 , 0 f o r steel w i t h y i e l d p o i n t 235 M P a ;
= 0,78 f o r steels w i t h y i e l d p o i n t 3 1 5 M P a ;
= 0 , 7 2 f o r s t e e l s w i t h y i e l d p o i n t 3 5 5 M P a .
5
202
I n n o instance shall t
f o r lower integral
b r a c k e t s t o b e t a k e n a s less t h a n t ^ / f o r t h e f r a m e s
they support.
5.12.3.1.2.1.1.1 L o w e r b r a c k e t s .
T h e l o w e r brackets s h a l l b e f l a n g e d o r face plate
shall b e fitted.
T h e w e b depth o f t h e l o w e r brackets shall b e
d e t e r m i n e d as f o l l o w s :
the w e b depth o f the l o w e r bracket m a y b e measured
f r o m t h e intersection o f the sloped bulkhead o f the hopper
t a n k a n d t h e side s h e l l p l a t e , p e r p e n d i c u l a r l y t o t h e face
plate o f the l o w e r bracket (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-1);
REN>
d / t
REN
! \ \ Section b
Section a
Lower bracket
webdepth
Section b
REN>
d/t
REN
REN
hB
Section a
d / t
d/t
REN
A B
R E N j
REN
REN
. 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 S e c t i o n s a a n d b
d l o w e r bracket w e b depth;
d frame w e b depth; h l o w e r bracket length
a
o r l e s s t h a n t AT, t
shall b edetermined i n
accordance w i t h 5.12.4.3.
5.12.3.1.2.1.3 T h i c k n e s s o f r e n e w e d w e b s o f f r a m e s
and l o w e r brackets.
W h e r e renewal is required, the renewed webs shall
be o f a t h i c k n e s s n o t less t h a n t o r 1 , 2 t
, o r 1,2t ,
w h i c h e v e r i s greater.
CO
where t ^
REN
R E N , dlt
\J t R E N , d/t R E N , S
5.12.3.1.2.1.2 T h i c k n e s s t
basedonshear
strength check.
W h e r e w e b t h i c k n e s s tM i n t h e l o w e r p a r t o f s i d e
s h e l l f r a m e s , as d e f i n e d i n F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 , i s e q u a l t o
RENS
RENS
AB
C O A T
REN
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5.12.3.1.2.1.4 C r i t e r i a f o r o t h e r m e a s u r e s .
W h e n t <t ^t oAT,
measures shall b e taken,
consisting o fall the following:
.1 sand blasting, o r equivalent, a n d coating (refer
to 5.12.3.2);
.2 f i t t i n g t r i p p i n g b r a c k e t s (refer t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 3 ) , w h e n
c o n d i t i o n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 4 . 1 o c c u r s f o r a n y o f t h e side f r a m e
zones A , B , C a n d D , s h o w n i n F i g . 5.2.3.2-2. T r i p p i n g
b r a c k e t s n o t c o n n e c t e d t o flanges s h a l l h a v e soft t o e , a n d t h e
distance b e t w e e n t h e b r a c k e t t o e a n d t h e f r a m e f l a n g e s h a l l
n o t b e greater t h a n a b o u t 5 0 m m , r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 3 . 1 ) ;
.3 m a i n t a i n i n g t h e c o a t i n g i n " a s - n e w " c o n d i t i o n
(i.e. w i t h o u t b r e a k d o w n o r r u s t i n g ) a t special a n d
intermediate surveys.
T h e above measures m a y b e w a i v e d i f the structural
m e m b e r s s h o w n o thickness d i m i n u t i o n w i t h respect t o
the as built thicknesses a n d coating i s i n "as-new"
c o n d i t i o n (i.e. w i t h o u t b r e a k d o w n o r rusting).
W h e n the measured frame webs thickness t is such
that t
<t ^t
a n d t h e coating is i n G O O D
condition, sand blasting a n d coating as required
in 5.12.3.1.2.1.4.1 above m a y b e w a i v e d even i f n o t
found i n "as-new" condition, as defined above, provided
that tripping brackets are fitted a n d t h e coating damaged
i n w a y o f the tripping bracket w e l d i n g i s repaired.
5.12.3.1.3 C r i t e r i a f o r f r a m e s a n d b r a c k e t s ( b e n d i n g
check).
W h e n l o w e r e n d brackets w e r e n o t fitted w i t h
flanges a t the d e s i g n stage, flanges s h a l l b e fitted s o as t o
meet t h e bending strength requirements i n 5.12.4.4. T h e
full w i d t h o f the bracket flange shall extend u p b e y o n d
the p o i n t a t w h i c h t h e frame flange reaches full w i d t h .
Adequate back-up structure i n t h e hopper shall b e
ensured, a n d t h e bracket shall b e aligned w i t h t h e
back-up structure.
W h e r e the length o r depth o f the l o w e r bracket does
not meet t h e requirements i n 3.3.2.5.3, Part I I " H u l l " , o f
the Rules f o r Construction, a bending strength check i n
accordance w i t h 5.12.4.4 shall b e carried o u t a n d
renewals o r reinforcements o f frames and/or brackets
effected as required therein.
T h e bending check needs not t o be carried out i n the
case t h e b r a c k e t g e o m e t r y i s m o d i f i e d s o as t o c o m p l y
w i t h t h e requirements o f 3.3.2.5.3, Part I I " H u l l " o f the
Rules for Construction.
5.12.3.2 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , r e n e w a l , s a n d
blasting a n d coating.
5.12.3.2.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f r e n e w a l , s a n d b l a s t i n g
a n d c o a t i n g , f o u r a r e a s A, B, C a n d D a r e d e f i n e d ( r e f e r
to F i g . 5.2.3.2-2). W h e n r e n e w a l shall b e carried o u t ,
surface p r e p a r a t i o n a n d coating a r e r e q u i r e d f o r t h e
r e n e w e d structures as g i v e n i n 3 . 3 . 5 . 1 , Part I I " H u l l " o f t h e
R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n for cargo holds o f n e w buildings.
5.12.3.2.2 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e t a k e n
for each area a n d shall b e assessed against t h e criteria
in 5.12.3.1.
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5.12.3.2.3 W h e n z o n e B i s m a d e u p o f d i f f e r e n t p l a t e
thicknesses, t h e lesser thickness shall b e used f o r t h e
application o f the requirements o f this Section.
5.12.3.2.4 I n c a s e o f i n t e g r a l b r a c k e t s , w h e n t h e
criteria i n 5.12.3.1 a r e n o t satisfied f o r areas A o r B ,
renewal, sand blasting a n d coating, as applicable, shall
b e d o n e f o r b o t h a r e a s A a n d B.
5.12.3.2.5 I n c a s e o f s e p a r a t e b r a c k e t s , w h e n t h e
criteria i n 5.12.3.1 are n o t satisfied f o r area A o r B ,
renewal, sand blasting a n d coating shall b e done for each
one o f these zones, as applicable.
5.12.3.2.6 W h e n r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d f o r a r e a C
according t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t shall b e done f o r b o t h areas B
a n d C.When
s a n d b l a s t i n g a n d c o a t i n g i s r e q u i r e d f o r area C
a c c o r d i n g t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t s h a l l b e d o n e f o r areas B, C a n d D .
5.12.3.2.7 W h e n r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d f o r a r e a D
according t o 5.12.3.1, i t needs o n l y t o b e done f o r this
a r e a . W h e n sand blasting a n d coating i s required f o r
area D according t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t shall b e done f o r b o t h
a r e a s C a n d D.
5.12.3.2.8 S p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n m a y b e g i v e n t o
areas p r e v i o u s l y r e n e w e d o r re-coated, i f f o u n d i n
"as-new" c o n d i t i o n (i.e., w i t h o u t b r e a k d o w n o r rusting).
5.12.3.2.9 W h e n a d o p t e d , o n t h e b a s i s o f t h e r e n e w a l
thickness criteria i n 5.1.2.3.1, i n general, coating shall be
applied i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f 3.3.5.1,
Part " H u l l " o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, as applicable.
5.12.3.2.10 W h e r e , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
i n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , a l i m i t e d n u m b e r o f side s h e l l frames a n d
brackets are s h o w n t o require coating over part o f their
length, the following criteria apply:
.1 t h e part t o b e coated includes:
.1.1 t h e w e b a n d t h e f a c e p l a t e o f t h e s i d e s h e l l
frames a n d brackets;
.1.2 t h e h o l d s u r f a c e o f s i d e s h e l l , h o p p e r t a n k a n d
topside t a n k p l a t i n g , as applicable, o v e r a w i d t h n o t less
than 100 m m f r o m the w e b o f the frame;
.2 e p o x y c o a t i n g o r e q u i v a l e n t s h a l l b e a p p l i e d .
I n a l l cases, a l l t h e s u r f a c e s t o b e c o a t e d s h a l l b e
sand blasted prior t o coating application.
W h e n flanges o f frames o r brackets shall be r e n e w e d
according t o these Rules, t h e outstanding breadth t o
thickness ratio shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f
Part " H u l l " o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
5.12.3.3 R e i n f o r c i n g m e a s u r e s .
5.12.3.3.1 R e i n f o r c i n g m e a s u r e s a r e c o n s t i t u t e d b y
tripping brackets, located a t t h e l o w e r part a n d a t
m i d s p a n o f side s h e l l frames (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.3.1).
These brackets m a y b e located at every t w o frames, b u t
l o w e r a n d m i d s p a n brackets shall b e fitted i n line
b e t w e e n alternate pairs o f frames.
5.12.3.3.2 T h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e t r i p p i n g b r a c k e t s
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s o f t h e side
shell frame webs, t o w h i c h they are connected.
204
Tripping brackets
50 mm
5.12.3.3.3 D o u b l e c o n t i n u o u s w e l d i n g s h a l l b e
adopted f o r t h e connections o f tripping brackets t o t h e
side s h e l l frames a n d s h e l l p l a t i n g .
5.12.3.3.4 W h e r e s i d e f r a m e s a n d s i d e s h e l l a r e m a d e
o f h i g h e r strength steel, n o r m a l strength steel t r i p p i n g
brackets m a y b e accepted, p r o v i d e d t h e electrodes used
for w e l d i n g are those required f o r the particular higher
strength steel grade, a n d t h e thickness o f t h e t r i p p i n g
brackets is equal t o t h e frame w e b thickness, regardless
o f the frame w e b material.
5.12.3.4 W e l d t h r o a t t h i c k n e s s .
I n case o f r e n e w a l t h e w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n s s h a l l
c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f 3.3.2.5.9, Part " H u l l " o f
the R u l e s f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships.
5.12.3.5 P i t t i n g a n d g r o o v i n g .
5.12.3.5.1 I f p i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y i s h i g h e r t h a n 1 5 p e r c e n t
i n area (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.5.1), thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
shall b e taken t o check pitting corrosion.
5 per cent scattered
aJJb.JLr*,
-rTZ'rtf"T"r""~"'
*"
5.12.3.5.2 T h e m i n i m u m a c c e p t a b l e r e m a i n i n g
thickness i n pits o r grooves is equal t o :
.1 7 5 p e r cent o f the as-built thickness, f o r p i t t i n g o r
g r o o v i n g i n t h e frame a n d brackets webs a n d flanges;
.2 7 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s , f o r p i t t i n g o r
g r o o v i n g i n t h e side shell, h o p p e r t a n k a n d topside t a n k
p l a t i n g attached t o t h e side shell f r a m e , o v e r a w i d t h u p
t o 3 0 m m f r o m each side o f it.
5.12.3.6 R e n e w a l o f a l l f r a m e s i n o n e o r m o r e c a r g o
holds.
5.12.3.6.1 W h e n a l l f r a m e s i n o n e o r m o r e h o l d s a r e
required t o be renewed, the compliance with the
requirements o f Part "Hull" o f t h e Rules f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships
m a y b e accepted i n lieu o f t h e compliance w i t h these
requirements, p r o v i d e d that:
.1 i t is applied at least t o a l l the frames o f the h o l d ( s ) ;
.2 t h e c o a t i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s o f
" n e w ships" according t o 3.3.5.1, Part " H u l l " o f the
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships are c o m p l i e d w i t h ;
.3 t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s i s
calculated according t o Part " H u l l " o f the Rules f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
5.12.3.7 R e n e w a l o f d a m a g e d f r a m e s .
5.12.3.7.1 I n c a s e o f r e n e w a l o f a d a m a g e d f r a m e
already c o m p l y i n g w i t h the requirements o f this Chapter,
the f o l l o w i n g requirements apply:
.1 t h e c o n d i t i o n s accepted i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h this
C h a p t e r shall b e restored as a m i n i m u m ;
.2 f o r l o c a l i z e d d a m a g e s , t h e e x t e n s i o n o f t h e
renewal shall be carried o u t according t o the provisions
o f Part 2 "Hull" o f the Guidelines o n Technical
Supervision o f Sea-Going Ship Repairs.
5.12.4 S t r e n g t h c h e c k c r i t e r i a .
I n general, strength checks shall b e carried o u t f o r
the aft, m i d d l e a n d f o r w a r d frames o f each h o l d . T h e
scantlings required f o r frames i n intermediate positions
shall be obtained b y linear interpolation between t h e
results obtained f o r t h e above frames.
W h e n scantlings o f side s h e l l frames v a r y w i t h i n a
h o l d , t h e required scantlings shall b e also calculated f o r
the m i d frame o f each group o f frames h a v i n g t h e same
s c a n t l i n g s . T h e scantlings r e q u i r e d f o r frames i n inter
mediate positions shall b e obtained b y linear interpola
t i o n b e t w e e n t h e results obtained f o r t h e calculated
frames.
5.12.4.1 D e s i g n d i a g r a m .
5.12.4.1.1 L o a d m o d e l .
T h e f o l l o w i n g l o a d i n g conditions shall b e consid
ered:
.1 h o m o g e n e o u s h e a v y cargo (density greater t h a n
1,78 t / m ) ;
.2 h o m o g e n e o u s l i g h t c a r g o ( d e n s i t y l e s s t h a n
1,78 t / m ) ;
.3 n o n - h o m o g e n e o u s h e a v y c a r g o , i f a l l o w e d .
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Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
L = ship's l e n g t h , i n m ;
greatest m o u l d e d breadth, i n m ;
B
CB = b l o c k c o e f f i c i e n t , a s d e f i n e d i n t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a
t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , b u t n o t less
t h a n 0,6;
m a x i m u m design draft, i n m ;
coefficient t o b e determined b y the formulae:
r> b
P
p rr
f>
.=p.
f>
p r
h
a
1,5
(5.12.4.1.2-2)
C =1 1,25-0,025 - = = ) k
r
where k
k
1,2 - f o r s h i p s w i t h o u t b i l g e k e e l ;
1,0 - f o r s h i p s w i t h b i l g e k e e l ;
roll radius o f g y r a t i o n . I f the actual value k isnot available,
kr = i t s v a l u e m a y b e t a k e n e q u a l t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
0,39B - f o r ships w i t h even distribution o f m a s s i n
kr = t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n ( e . g . , a l t e r n a t e h e a v y c a r g o l o a d i n g o r
h o m o g e n e o u s light cargo loading);
kr = 0 , 2 5 B - f o r s h i p s w i t h u n e v e n d i s t r i b u t i o n o f m a s s
(e.g., e v e n h o m o g e n e o u s h e a v y cargo distribution);
GM-- 0 , 1 2 B i f t h e a c t u a l v a l u e GM i s n o t a v a i l a b l e ;
vertical distance, i n m , f r o m t h e baseline t o t h e l o a d point;
= sh (
PS
u+ps,
) w h e n t h e u p p e r e n d o f t h e side s h e l l f r a m e
= sh'(^2^)
sh (
P1
+p\,L
')
0,83
w a v e force, i n k N , i n h e a d sea;
ks = CB +
w a v e force, i n k N , i n b e a m sea;
=
1,33
ks = Cg +
at f o r w a r d e n d e n d o f L .
p,
S
1uU
at aft e n d o f L ;
4C~B
h, hB
100
= 10,75 for L > 300 m ;
10,75-(
(5.12.4.1.2-1)
Pfr, a = Ps + rmax(P P 2 ) ;
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1t
5.12.4.2 A l l o w a b l e s t r e s s e s .
T h e a l l o w a b l e n o r m a l a n d shear stresses a a n d x ,
i n N / m m , i n side shell frames a n d brackets, shall b e
determined b y the formulae:
a
2,u
2, L
5.12.4.1.3 W a v e p r e s s u r e .
5.12.4.1.3.1 W a v e p r e s s u r e p\, i n k N / m m , s h a l l b e
determined b y the formulae:
at a n d b e l o w t h e w a t e r l i n e
2
aa = 0,90a ;
(5.12.4.2-1)
x = 0,40a
a
(5.12.4.2-2)
where
a = t h e m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f steel.
F
5.12.4.3 S h e a r s t r e n g t h c h e c k .
W h e r e t i n t h e l o w e r part o f side shell frames, as
defined i n F i g . 5.2.3.2-2, i s equal t o o r less t h a n t ,
shear strength check shall b e carried o u t i n accordance
with the following.
T h e thickness t
, i n m m , is t h e greater o f t h e
thicknesses t
andt
, obtained f r o m t h e shear
strength check a t sections a a n d b (refer t o
Fig. 5.12.3.1.2-2 a n d paragraph 5.12.4.1.1) g i v e n b y
t h e f o l l o w i n g , b u t n e e d n o t b e t a k e n i n excess o f 0 , 7 5 t :
at section a
M
COAT
1 , 5 0 [ p + 135
where
11
- 1,2(T-z)]
2 ( B + 75)
(5.12.4.1.3.1-1)
= 3k C+kf;
REN>
REN> S
7,50(z-T)
(5.12.4.1.3.1-2)
REN>
S b
S12
w h e r e p w = w a v e pressure p at t h e waterline.
1
5.12.4.1.3.2 W a v e p r e s s u r e p , i n k N / m m , s h a l l b e
determined b y the formulae:
at a n d b e l o w t h e w a t e r l i n e
2
13,0[0,5B
c
5
+CB
(0,7
=
t
R E N , Sa
T ) ] ;
1000k P , a
d b s i n <))Ta
s
fr
(5.12.4.3-1)
at section b
(5.12.4.1.3.2-1)
above the waterline
= w a v e pressure p
(5.12.4.1.3.2-2)
p2=p2Wi-5,0(z-T)
where pw
= 1000k,Pfr,
t
t
at the waterline;
dbsin < K
(5.12.4.3-2)
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Table
B e n d i n g m o m e n t coefficientsm a n d m
a
5.12.4.4 B e n d i n g s t r e n g t h c h e c k .
W h e r e t h e l o w e r bracket length o r depth does not
meet the requirements o f 3.3.2.5.3, Part " H u l l " o f the
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships, t h e actual section modulus, i n c m ,
o f the brackets a n d side s h e l l frames a t sections a a n d b
shall n o t b e less t h a n :
at section a
h <0,08h
B
E m p t y holds o f ships
approved t o operate i n
non-homogeneous loading
conditions
O t h e r cases
hB
5.12.4.4
= 0,1h
h >0,125h
B
10
17
19
22
12
20
22
26
= 1000Pfr, a h
(5.12.4.4-1)
a
at section b
ry _ 1 0 0 0 P a h
ma
(5.12.4.4-2)
f r
w h e r e Pfr, mb
a = pr eas s u r e f o r c e d e f i n e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 1 . 1 ;
h = side shell f r a m e span, i n m (refer to F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 ) ;
o = a l l o w a b l e n o r m a l stress, i n N / m m , d e f i n e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 2 ;
m and m = bending m o m e n t coefficients defined i n Table 5.12.4.4.
2
thickness;
.2 t h e m i n i m u m t h i c k n e s s e s a l l o w e d b y t h e c u r r e n t
R S R u l e s for flange and attached plating.
T h e attached plate breadth is equal t o t h e frame
s p a c i n g , m e a s u r e d a l o n g t h e s h e l l a t m i d s p a n o f h.
I f the actual section m o d u l i at sections a and b are
less t h a n the v a l u e s Z a n d Z , the side s h e l l frames a n d
brackets shall b e r e n e w e d o r reinforced i n order to obtain
actual section m o d u l i n o t less t h a n 1,2Z a n d 1,2Z ,
respectively.
I n s u c h a case, r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t s o f t h e
flange s h a l l b e e x t e n d e d o v e r the l o w e r part o f side s h e l l
frames (refer to F i g . 5.2.3.2-2).
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207
208
Measurement
of Cargo
H o l d Side
Frames
PC
Ship's Name
RS No.
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
III 111
riginal thickness
s 1
>. s
ill m
%
yiminution
11
(Port/Stbd.)
" D "
Zi?e
.8
" "
Z o n e ""
riginal thickness
( / )
Side:
diminution
Frame
No.
Hold No.
" A "
Z o n e "A "
riginal thickness
Cargo
""
Z o n e ""
mm
s
mm
mm
m in m m
yiminution
on Thickness
Report
Operator's
5.13
Signature
E V A L U A T I O N O FC A R G O H A T C H C O V E R
A R R A N G E M E N T S ( I A C S U R S30)
SECURING
5.13.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
5.13.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y f o r s t e e l h a t c h
cover securing devices a n d stoppers f o r cargo h o l d
hatchways N o . 1 a n d N o . 2 , w h i c h are w h o l l y o r partially
w i t h i n 0,25Z, o f the fore perpendicular i n a l l b u l k carriers
h a v i n g a single deck, topside a n d hopper tanks i n the cargo
area (except p o n t o o n type hatch covers) contracted for t h e
construction prior t o 1 January 2004, a n d w h i c h were n o t
built i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f Part I I "Hull"
o f t h e R u l e s f o r the C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f SeaG o i n g Ships effective after 1 January 2 0 0 4 .
5.13.1.2 B u l k c a r r i e r s s u b j e c t t o t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s
shall c o m p l y w i t h these requirements i n accordance w i t h
the f o l l o w i n g schedule, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e i r a g e as o n
1 January 2004:
.1 f o r b u l k carriers 15 years o f age a n d m o r e , b y t h e
due date o f t h e first intermediate o r special s u r v e y after
1 January 2004;
.2 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t
less t h a n 15 years, b y t h e d u e date o f t h e first special
s u r v e y after 1 January 2 0 0 4 ;
.3 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s l e s s t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e
date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 1 0 years o f age.
5.13.1.3 C o m p l e t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 o f a n
intermediate o r special s u r v e y w i t h a d u e date after
1 January 2004 cannot be used t o postpone compliance.
However, completion prior t o 1 January 2004 o f a n
intermediate survey, t h e w i n d o w f o r w h i c h straddles
1 January 2 0 0 4 , c a n b e accepted.
5.13.2 S e c u r i n g d e v i c e s .
5.13.2.1 T h e s t r e n g t h o f s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l
comply w i t h the following requirements:
.1 panel hatch covers s h a l l b e secured a n d closed b y
appropriate devices (bolts, wedges o r similar) suitably
spaced alongside the coamings a n d b e t w e e n cover elements.
A r r a n g e m e n t a n d spacing shall b e determined w i t h
due attention t o t h e effectiveness f o r weather-tightness,
depending u p o n t h e t y p e a n d t h e size o f the h a t c h c o v e r
edges b e t w e e n t h e securing devices;
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
.2 t h e n e t s e c t i o n a l a r e a A , i n c m , o f e a c h s e c u r i n g
d e v i c e s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
A = 1,4ajf
w h e r e a = s p a c i n g b e t w e e n s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l n o t b e t a k e n less t h a n 2 m ;
at t h a t / = ( c j / 2 3 5 ) e ;
0 = s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e steel
used f o r fabrication, n o t t o b e t a k e n greater t h a n 7 0 p e r cent
o f the ultimate tensile strength;
e = 0,75 for0 >235;
e = 1,0 f o r 0 < 2 3 5 ;
G -e
= 0,75 for a > 235;
e = 1,0 f o r a < 2 3 5 .
2
209
CARRIERS
GENERAL
/= 6pa
.5 s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l b e o f r e l i a b l e c o n s t r u c t i o n
and securely attached t o t h e h a t c h w a y coamings, decks
or c o v e r s . I n d i v i d u a l securing devices o n each cover
s h a l l h a v e a p p r o x i m a t e l y t h e s a m e s t i f f n e s s character
istics;
.6 w h e r e r o d c l e a t s a r e f i t t e d , r e s i l i e n t w a s h e r s o r
cushions shall be incorporated;
.7 w h e r e h y d r a u l i c c l e a t i n g i s a d o p t e d , a p o s i t i v e
means shall b e p r o v i d e d t o ensure that i t r e m a i n s
mechanically locked i n the closed position i n the event
o f failure o f the hydraulic system.
5.13.3 S t o p p e r s .
5.13.3.1 N o s . 1 a n d 2 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e
effectively secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e
transverse forces arising f r o m a pressure o f 175 k N / m .
5.13.3.2 N o . 2 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e e f f e c t i v e l y
secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
forces acting o n t h e f o r w a r d e n d arising f r o m a pressure
o f 175 k N / m .
5.13.3.3 N o . 1 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e e f f e c t i v e l y
secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
forces acting o n t h e f o r w a r d e n d arising f r o m a pressure
o f 230 k N / m . T h i s pressure m a y b e reduced t o 175 k N / m
i f a forecastle i s fitted.
5.13.3.4 T h e s t r e s s e s i n s t o p p e r s a n d t h e i r s u p p o r t i n g
structures, as w e l l as calculated i n t h e throat o f t h e
2
6.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
6.1.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f propelled double s k i n b u l k carriers, as defined i n 1.1.
6.1.1.2 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s w i t h h y b r i d c a r g o h o l d
a r r a n g e m e n t s , e.g. w i t h s o m e cargo h o l d s o f s i n g l e side
s k i n a n d others o f double side skin, t h e requirements o f
Section 5 shall a p p l y t o cargo holds o f double side skin.
6.1.1.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo holds,
cofferdams, pipe tunnels, v o i d spaces a n d fuel o i l t a n k s
w i t h i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
requirements are additional t o t h e classification require
m e n t s stated i n Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
6.1.1.4 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m
extent o fexamination, thickness measurements a n d tank
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended, w h e n substantial
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects a r e f o u n d , a n d s h a l l
include additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
6.1.1.5 S t o p p e r s a n d s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s o f h a t c h c o v e r s
for cargo h o l d s N o s . 1 a n d 2 o f b u l k carriers, as d e f i n e d
in 6.9.1.1, shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f 6.9
( I A C S U R S 3 0 ) b y t h e dates s p e c i f i e d i n 6 . 9 . 1 . 2 .
6.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
T h e definitions related t o this Chapter are g i v e n i n 1.1.
6.1.3 R e p a i r s .
The provisions related t o repairs o f h u l l structures
a r e g i v e n i n 1.2.
6.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
I n a n y k i n d o f survey, i.e. special, intermediate,
annual o r other surveys, preceding t h e listed ones,
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas w h e r e
close-up surveys are required shall b e carried o u t
simultaneously w i t h close-up surveys.
6.2 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
6.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
6.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t f i v e
years intervals t o r e n e w t h e Classification Certificate.
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6.2.1.2 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n 5 years f r o m t h e date o f t h e initial classification
survey a n d thereafter w i t h i n 5 years f r o m t h e credited
date o f t h e previous special s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , a n
e x t e n s i o n o f class o f 3 m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e
5th year c a n be granted i n exceptional circumstances.In
t h i s case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e
e x p i r y date o f t h e special s u r v e y before t h e extension
w a s granted.
6.2.1.3 F o r s u r v e y s c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 3 m o n t h s
before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e
special s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e than
3 m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey,
t h e p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n
date.
6.2.1.4 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
4th annual survey a n d be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
survey is commenced prior t o the 4 t h annual survey, the
entire survey shall be completed w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s i f
such w o r k shall b e credited t o t h e special survey.
6.2.1.5 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces are n o t acceptable.
6.2.2 S c o p e .
6.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
6.2.2.1.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y , e x a m i n a t i o n , tests
a n d checks o f sufficient extent t o ensure that t h e h u l l a n d
related p i p i n g , as required i n 6.2.2.1.3, are i n a satisfactory
condition a n d fit f o r their intended purpose f o r the n e w
p e r i o d o f class o f 5 y e a r s t o b e a s s i g n e d , s u b j e c t t o p r o p e r
maintenance a n d operation a n d t o periodical surveys being
c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
6.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o h o l d s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
double b o t t o m tanks a n d double side tanks, pipe tunnels,
cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo holds, decks
and outer hull shall be examined, a n d this examination
shall be supplemented b y thickness measurements a n d
testing required i n 6.2.4 a n d 6.2.5, t o ensure that t h e
structural integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e a i m o f t h e
e x a m i n a t i o n i s t o d i s c o v e r s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n , sig
n i f i c a n t d e f o r m a t i o n , f r a c t u r e s , d a m a g e s o r o t h e r dete
rioration, that m a y b e present.
6.2.2.1.3 A l l p i p i n g s y s t e m s w i t h i n t h e a b o v e s p a c e s
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested under w o r k i n g
pressure t o attending surveyor's satisfaction t o ensure
that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
6.2.2.1.4 T h e s u r v e y s c o p e f o r b a l l a s t t a n k s
c o n v e r t e d t o v o i d spaces s h a l l b e specially considered
i n relation t o t h e requirements f o r ballast tanks.
6.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
6.2.2.2.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k i s a p a r t o f t h e s p e c i a l
s u r v e y . T h e overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f the
in Service
6.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
6.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
corrosion p r e v e n t i o n system o f ballast tanks shall be
e x a m i n e d . F o r ballast tanks, excluding double b o t t o m
tanks, where a hard protective coating is found i n a
P O O R condition, a n d i t i s n o t renewed, w h e r e a soft o r
semi-hard coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard
protective coating has n o t been applied f r o m the time o f
construction, the tanks i n question shall be examined at
annual intervals.Thickness measurements shall be
carried o u t as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e surveyor.
W h e n such a breakdown o f a hard protective coating
is f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d i t i s n o t
renewed, w h e r e a soft coating i s applied, o r w h e r e a hard
or semi-hard protective coating has n o t been applied
from the time o f construction, the tanks i n question m a y
be e x a m i n e d at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered
necessary b ythe surveyor, o rwhere extensive corrosion
exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t .
6.2.2.3.2 W h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s
provided i n cargo holds a n d is found i n a G O O D
condition, t h e extent o f close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements m a y be specially considered.
6.2.2.4 H a t c h c o v e r s a n d c o a m i n g s .
T h e hatch covers a n d c o a m i n g s shall b e s u r v e y e d as
follows:
.1 a t h o r o u g h inspection o f the i t e m s listed i n 6.3.2.3
shall be carried out, i naddition t o a l l hatch covers a n d
coamings;
.2 c h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f a l l
mechanically operated hatch covers shall be made,
including:
.2.1 s t o w a g e a n d s e c u r i n g i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
.2.2 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f s e a l i n g i n c l o s e d
condition;
.2.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
components, wires, chains, a n d l i n k drives;
.3 c h e c k i n g o f t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f s e a l i n g a r r a n g e
ments o fall hatch covers b y hose testing o r equivalent;
.4 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f t h e h a t c h c o v e r a n d
c o a m i n g p l a t i n g a n d stiffeners s h a l l b e carried o u t as
given i n Table 6.2.4.1.
6.2.3 S c o p e o f o v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
6.2.3.1 A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l t a n k s a n d s p a c e s
shall b e carried o u t at each special s u r v e y . F u e l o i l tanks
i n t h e cargo length area shall b e surveyed i n accordance
w i t h Table 6.2.3.1.
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6.2.3.1
Overall survey o ffuel oil tanks i n the cargo length area a t special surveys o f double skin b u l k carriers
Special survey N o . 1
age < 5
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
None
One
Two
Half, m i n i m u m t w o
6.2.3.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys a t special survey are g i v e n i n Table 6.2.3.2-1 f o r
double skin b u l k carriers a n d i n Table 6.2.3.2-2 f o r o r e
carriers, respectively.
6.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p
survey, as d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g into account t h e
m a i n t e n a n c e o f the spaces u n d e r survey, t h e c o n d i t i o n o f
the c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d w h e r e spaces h a v e
structural arrangements o r details, w h i c h have suffered
6.2.3.2-1
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t special survey o fdouble skin bulk carriers
Special survey N o . 1
age < 5
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
( A ) O n e t r a n s v e r s e w e b w i t h (A) O n e t r a n s v e r s e w e b w i t h a s s o c i a t e d
associated plating a n d longitu p l a t i n g a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n e a c h w a t e r
dinals i n t w o representative ballast tank.
water ballast tanks o f each type ( A ) F o r w a r d a n d aft transverse bulkheads
(this shall include t h e foremost including stiffening system i n a transverse
t o p s i d e a n d d o u b l e side w a t e r s e c t i o n i n c l u d i n g t o p s i d e , h o p p e r side a n d
ballast t a n k s o n either side).
d o u b l e side b a l l a s t t a n k s o n o n e side o f t h e
ship (i.e. port o r starboard).
(B) 2 5 p e r cent o f ordinary transverse
w e b frames i n t h e f o r e m o s t d o u b l e side
ballast tanks.
(C) T w o s e l e c t e d c a r g o h o l d (C) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n e a c h
transverse bulkheads, i n c l u d i n g cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g internal structures
internal structures o f upper a n d o f upper a n d l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
( D ) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s (D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
a n d c o a m i n g s ( p l a t i n g a n d coamings (plating a n d stiffeners).
stiffeners)
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k
structure inside a line o f hatch openings
b e t w e e n a l l cargo h o l d hatches
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l t r a n s v e r s e w e b s w i t h (A) A l l t r a n s v e r s e w e b s w i t h
associated p l a t i n g a n d longi associated plating a n d longi
tudinals i n each w a t e r ballast tank. tudinals i n each w a t e r ballast tank.
(A) A l l transverse bulkheads, (A) A l l transverse bulkheads,
including a stiffening system i n including a stiffening system i n
each w a t e r ballast tank.
each water ballast tank.
(B) 2 5 p e r c e n t o f o r d i n a r y (B) A l l o r d i n a r y t r a n s v e r s e w e b
transverse w e b f r a m e s i n a l l frames i n a l l d o u b l e side ballast
double side ballast tanks.
tanks.
(C) A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e ( C ) , ( D ) a n d ( E ) A r e a s a s f o r
b u l k h e a d s , i n c l u d i n g i n t e r n a l special survey N o . 3
structures o f upper a n d l o w e r
stools, w h e r e fitted.
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
c o a m i n g s (plating a n d stiffeners).
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r
deck structure inside a line o f
hatch openings b e t w e e n a l l cargo
h o l d hatches
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Table
6.2.3.2-2
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
( C ) T w o selected cargo h o l d
transverse bulkheads, including
internal structure o f upper a n d
l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
( D ) A l lcargo h o l d hatch covers
and coamings (plating a n d
stiffeners)
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
( A) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s (A) a r e a s a s f o r s p e c i a l s u r v e y
complete, including adjacent No.3.
structural members i n each
ballast tank.
(A) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s
complete, including girder
system a n d adjacent structural
m e m b e r s - i n each ballast tank.
(A ) O n e w e b f r a m e r i n g
complete, including adjacent
structural members i n each w i n g
v o i d space.
(A) A d d i t i o n a l w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n
v o i d spaces as d e e m e d necessary
b y the surveyor.
(C) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n e a c h (C) A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e (C), (D)(E) a r e a s a s f o r s p e c i a l
cargo h o l d , including internal structure b u l k h e a d s , i n c l u d i n g i n t e r n a l survey N o . 3
o f upper a n d l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
structure o f upper a n d l o w e r
stools, w h e r e fitted.
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d (D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s
coamings (plating a n d stiffeners).
andcoamings(platingand
stiffeners).
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r
under deck structure
deck structure inside line o f hatch
inside line o f hatch
openings between a l l cargo h o l d
hatches
openings between all
cargo h o l d hatches
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Material
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Topside tank
Lower stool
Hopper side ,
tank
Typical areas of deck plating inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches
Area (E) for close-up survey
7T
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Hatch
opening
Hatch
opening
Hatch
opening
F i g . 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 A r e a s ( A ) , (C), ( D ) a n d (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f b u l k c a r r i e r s
J_
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Surveys ofShips
in Service
Level d
Level d
Level
Level
Level b
Level a
F i g . 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 5 L e v e l s b,cand
d f o rclose-up surveys
o f transverse bulkheads w i t h upper a n d l o w e r stools
i n cargo holds o fb u l k carriers
F i g . 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 4 L e v e l s a, c a n d d f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
o f transverse bulkheads w i t h o u t upper a n d l o w e r stools
i n cargo h o l d s o f b u l k carriers
Table
6.2.4.1
areas.
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
1. Suspect areas.
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h :
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h :
.1 t w o transverse sections o f .1 each deck plate outside l i n e o f cargo
deck plating outside line o f hatch openings;
cargo hatch openings.
.2 t w o t r a n s v e r s e sections o u t s i d e t h e l i n e o f
cargo hatch openings, o f w h i c h o n e i s i n t h e
m i d s h i p area;
.3 a l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s .
3. W i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s i n 3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s o u t s i d e
w a y o f t h e t w o transverse t h e cargo l e n g t h area.
sections considered above.
4. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t
and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f
strakes.
5. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o a
assessment a n d recording o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y a c c o r d i n g t o T a b
c o r r o s i o n pattern, o f those les 6.2.3.2-1 a n d 6.2.3.2-2
structural m e m b e r s subject t o a
close-up survey according t o
Tables 6.2.3.2-1 a n d 6.2.3.2-2
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h :
.1 each deck plate outside a l i n e o f cargo
hatch openings;
.2 t h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s o u t s i d e t h e l i n e
o f cargo hatch openings, o f w h i c h o n e is
i n t h e m i d s h i p area;
.3 e a c h b o t t o m p l a t e .
3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l l e n g t h .
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t a n d
recording o f corrosion pattern, o f those
structural m e m b e r s subject t o a close-up
survey according t o Tables 6.2.3.2-1 a n d
6.2.3.2-2
T a b l e 6.2.4.2
Requirements for extent o fthickness measurements a tthose areas o fsubstantialcorrosion within the cargo length area a t specialsurveys
of double skin bulk carriers
Structural member
Extent o f measurements
Pattern o f measurements
1. B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r
structure.
1.1 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r a) M i n i m u m o f t h r e e b a y s a c r o s s d o u b l e b o t t o m a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n f o r e a c h p a n e l b e t w e e n
structure plating.
tank, including aft bay;
longitudinals a n d floors.
b) m e a s u r e m e n t s a r o u n d a n d u n d e r a l l s u c t i o n
bell mouths.
1.2 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r M i n i m u m o f t h r e e l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n e a c h b a y T h r e e m e a s u r e m e n t s i n l i n e a c r o s s t h e f l a n g e a n d
structure longitudinals.
where b o t t o m plating measured.
three measurements o n t h e vertical w e b .
1.3 V e r t i c a l k e e l a n d b o t t o m g i r d e r s , A t f o r e a n d a f t w a t e r t i g h t f l o o r s a n d i n c e n t r e o f V e r t i c a l l i n e o f s i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s o n k e e l a n d
girder plating w i t h o n e measurement between
including t h e watertight ones.
tanks.
each panel stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f three
measurements.
1.4 B o t t o m f l o o r s , i n c l u d i n g t h e w a t e r t i g h t T h r e e f l o o r s i n t h e b a y s w h e r e b o t t o m p l a t i n g 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 2 m a r e a .
measured, w i t h measurements at both ends a n d
ones.
middle.
Three floors i n bays where b o t t o m plating 5 point pattern over 1 m o f plating.
1.5 H o p p e r s t r u c t u r e w e b f r a m e r i n g .
measured.
Single measurements o n flange.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f p l a t i n g ;
1.6 H o p p e r s t r u c t u r e t r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t a) l o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
bulkhead and swash bulkhead.
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 2 m o f p l a t i n g ;
b) u p p e r 2 / 3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
c) f o r w e b , 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r s p a n ( t w o
c) s t i f f e n e r s ( m i n i m u m o f t h r e e ) .
measurements across w e b at each e n d a n d o n e at
centre o f span).
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Structural member
Extent o f measurements
1.7 P a n e l s t i f f e n i n g .
2. D e c k s t r u c t u r e s , i n c l u d i n g c r o s s s t r i p s ,
m a i n cargo hatchways, hatch covers,
coamings a n d topside tanks.
2.1 C r o s s d e c k s t r i p p l a t i n g .
W h e r e applicable.
2.2 U n d e r d e c k s t i f f e n e r s .
a) T r a n s v e r s e m e m b e r s ;
b) l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s .
a) S i d e a n d e n d s k i r t s , e a c h t h r e e l o c a t i o n s ;
b) t h r e e l o n g i t u d i n a l b a n d s , t w o o u t b o a r d s t r a k e s
a n d o n e centerline strake.
E a c h side a n d e n d o f c o a m i n g , o n e b a n d l o w e r
1/3, o n e b a n d u p p e r 2 / 3 o f c o a m i n g .
a) W a t e r t i g h t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s :
l o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
u p p e r 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
stiffeners;
b) t w o r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s w a s h t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s :
l o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
u p p e r 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
stiffeners;
c) t h r e e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e b a y s o f s l o p e p l a t i n g :
l o w e r 1/3 o f t a n k ;
u p p e r 2/3 o f t a n k ;
d) l o n g i t u d i n a l s , s u s p e c t a n d a d j a c e n t .
2.3 H a t c h c o v e r s .
2.4 H a t c h c o a m i n g s .
2.5 T o p s i d e b a l l a s t t a n k s .
2.6 M a i n d e c k p l a t i n g .
2.7 M a i n d e c k l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
2.8 W e b f r a m e s / t r a n s v e r s e s .
3. S t r u c t u r e s i n d o u b l e s i d e s p a c e s o f
double skin bulk carriers including wing
spaces of ore carriers.
3.1 S i d e s h e l l a n d i n n e r p l a t i n g :
.1 upper strake a n d strakes i n w a y o
h o r i z o n t a l girders (side stringers, platforms,
etc.);
.2 a l l o t h e r s t r a k e s .
3.2 S i d e s h e l l a n d i n n e r s i d e
frames/longitudinals on:
.1 upper strake;
a) S u s p e c t c r o s s d e c k s t r i p p l a t i n g .
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Pattern o f measurements
or flange, single measurements at each e n d and
centre o f span.
Single measurements.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n u n d e r d e c k s t i f f e n e r s
over 1 m length.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n a t e a c h e n d a n d m i d s p a n ;
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o n b o t h w e b a n d f l a n g e .
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n a t e a c h e n d a n d m i d s p a n ;
b) 5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t e a c h b a n d .
5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t each band, i.e. e n d o r side
coaming.
2
Single
measurements.
Single
measurements.
transverse
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a p p r o x . 2 m area.
T w o measurements b e t w e e n each pair o f vertical
stiffeners.
T w o measurements between each pair o f
l o n g i t u d i n a l girder stiffeners.
Single measurements.
a) 5 p o i n t pattern b e t w e e n
length;
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n
a) Transverse b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d length.
connection t o inner bottom;
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m
b) t r a n s v e r s e b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m
connection t o s h e l f plate.
a) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d a t a p p r o x . m i d h e i g h t ;
b) t r a n s v e r s e b a n d a t p a r t o f b u l k h e a d a d j a c e n t t o
upper deck o r b e l o w upper stool shelf plate (for
those ships fitted w i t h upper stools)
stiffeners o v e r 1 m
W h e r e applicable.
4.2 T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s
stiffeners over 1 m
2
o f plating;
o f plating
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6.2.4.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coating is found to be i n a G O O D condition, the extent o f
thickness measurements according t o Table 6.2.4.1 m a y
be specially considered (refer also t o 6.2.2.3.2).
6.2.4.5 T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
the largest reductions a r e suspected t o occur o r are
revealed f r o m deck plating measurements, o n e o f w h i c h
s h a l l b e i n t h e a m i d s h i p s area.
6.2.4.6 R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s t o
determine both general a n d local levels o f corrosion i n
transverse w e b frames a n d their e n d connections i n a l l
water ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t . T h i c k n e s s
measurements shall b e also carried o u t t o determine t h e
corrosion levels o n t h e transverse b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g . T h e
extent o f thickness measurements m a y b e specially
considered, provided t h e surveyor is satisfied b y t h e
close-up survey, that there i s n o structural d i m i n u t i o n , a n d
the hard protective coating w h e r e applied r e m a i n s efficient.
6.2.5 E x t e n t o f t a n k t e s t i n g .
6.2.5.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f w a t e r b a l l a s t t a n k s , d e e p
tanks a n d cargo holds used f o r w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e
cargo l e n g t h area, a n d r e p r e s e n t a t i v e f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l
be pressure tested.
6.2.5.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g a s
d e e m e d necessary.
6.2.5.3 B o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f l i q u i d t o t h e t o p o f air pipes.
6.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f c a r g o h o l d s u s e d f o r w a t e r
ballast shall b e tested w i t h a head o f liquid t o near t o t h e
top o f hatches.
6.2.5.5 B o u n d a r i e s o f f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f liquid t o the highest point that liquid w i l l
rise under service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o f fuel o i l
tanks m a y be specially considered based o n a satisfactory
external examination o f t h e tank boundaries, a n d a
c o n f i r m a t i o n f r o m t h e master stating that t h e pressure
testing h a s been carried o u t according t o t h e require
ments w i t h satisfactory results.
6.2.5.6 T h e t e s t i n g o f d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d o t h e r
spaces n o t d e s i g n e d f o r t h e c a r r i a g e o f l i q u i d m a y b e
omitted, provided a satisfactory internal e x a m i n a t i o n
together w i t h a n e x a m i n a t i o n o f the tanktop i s carried out.
6.2.6 A d d i t i o n a l s p e c i a l s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s a f t e r
determining compliance with S O L A S XII/12 a n d XII/13.
6.2.6.1 F o r s h i p s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X I I / 1 2 f o r h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space w a t e r l e v e l
detectors, t h e special s u r v e y shall include a n e x a m i n a t i o n
a n d a test o f t h e w a t e r ingress detection systems a n d o f
their alarms.
6.2.6.2 F o r s h i p s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X I I / 1 3 for the availability o f pumping system,
t h e special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test
o f t h e means f o r draining a n d p u m p i n g ballast tanks
forward o f t h e collision bulkhead a n d bilges o f d r y
spaces, a n y part o f w h i c h extends f o r w a r d o f t h e
foremost cargo h o l d , a n d o f their controls.
6.2.6.3 T h e t i m i n g f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the S O L A S X I I / 1 2 a n d X I I / 1 3 requirements are g i v e n i n
A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
6.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
6.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
6.3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h i n
3 m o n t h s before o r after t h e a n n i v e r s a r y date f r o m t h e
date o f t h e initial classification s u r v e y o r o f t h e date
credited f o r t h e last special survey.
6.3.2 S c o p e .
6.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
6.3.2.1.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
for t h e purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e
hull, weather decks, hatch covers, coamings a n d p i p i n g
are m a i n t a i n e d i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n .
6.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l .
6.3.2.2.1 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d i t s c l o s i n g
appliances, a s f a r as c a n b e seen, s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t .
6.3.2.2.2 S u r v e y o f w a t e r t i g h t p e n e t r a t i o n s , a s f a r a s
practicable, shall b e carried o u t .
6.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f w e a t h e r d e c k s , h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings.
6.3.2.3.1 C o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d t h a t n o
unapproved changes have been made t o the hatch covers,
hatch coamings a n d their securing a n d sealing devices
since t h e last survey.
6.3.2.3.2 A t h o r o u g h s u r v e y o f c a r g o h a t c h c o v e r s
and coamings i s o n l y possible b y e x a m i n a t i o n i n t h e
o p e n as w e l l as closed positions a n d shall include
verification o f proper opening a n d closing o p e r a t i o n . A s
a r e s u l t , t h e h a t c h c o v e r sets w i t h i n t h e f o r w a r d 2 5 p e r
cent o f t h e ship's l e n g t h a n d a t least o n e a d d i t i o n a l set,
s u c h t h a t a l l sets o n t h e ship a r e assessed a t least o n c e i n
every 5-year period, shall be surveyed open, closed a n d
i n operation t o t h e full extent o n each direction at each
annual survey, including:
.1 stowage a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
.2 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f s e a l i n g i n c l o s e d
condition; and
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
components, wires, chains a n d link drives.
T h e closing o f the covers shall include the fastening
o f a l l peripheral, a n d cross j o i n t cleats o r other securing
devices.Particular attention shall be paid to the condition
o f t h e hatch covers i n t h e f o r w a r d 2 5 p e r cent o f t h e
ship's l e n g t h , w h e r e s e a loads are n o r m a l l y greatest.
6.3.2.3.3 I f t h e r e a r e i n d i c a t i o n s o f d i f f i c u l t y i n o p e r a t i n g
a n d s e c u r i n g h a t c h c o v e r s , a d d i t i o n a l sets a t t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f
t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e t e s t e d i n o p e r a t i o n (refer t o 6 . 3 . 2 . 3 . 2 ) .
6.3.2.3.4 W h e r e t h e c a r g o h a t c h s e c u r i n g s y s t e m
does n o t function properly, repairs shall b e carried o u t
under the Register technical supervision.
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6.3.2.3.5 F o r e a c h c a r g o h a t c h c o v e r s e t , a t e a c h
annual survey, the following items shall be surveyed:
.1 c o v e r panels, i n c l u d i n g side plates, a n d stiffener
attachments that m a y b e accessible i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n
b y close-up s u r v e y (for corrosion, cracks, d e f o r m a t i o n ) ;
.2 s e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t s o f p e r i m e t e r a n d c r o s s j o i n t s
(gaskets f o r c o n d i t i o n a n d p e r m a n e n t d e f o r m a t i o n , flexible
seals o n c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s , g a s k e t l i p s c o m p r e s s i o n bars,
drainage channels a n d n o n return valves);
.3 c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s , r e t a i n i n g b a r s , c l e a t i n g ( f o r
wastage, adjustment, a n d condition o f rubber components);
.4 c l o s e d c o v e r l o c a t i n g d e v i c e s ( f o r d i s t o r t i o n a n d
attachment);
.5 c h a i n o r r o p e p u l l e y s ;
.6 g u i d e s ;
.7 g u i d e r a i l s a n d t r a c k w h e e l s ;
.8 s t o p p e r s ;
.9 w i r e s , c h a i n s , t e n s i o n e r s a n d g y p s i e s ;
.10 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m , e l e c t r i c a l s a f e t y d e v i c e s a n d
interlocks; a n d
.11 e n d a n d i n t e r p a n e l hinges, p i n s a n d stools w h e r e fitted.
6.3.2.3.6 A t e a c h h a t c h w a y , a t e a c h a n n u a l s u r v e y ,
the coamings, w i t h panel stiffeners a n d brackets shall be
c h e c k e d f o r c o r r o s i o n , c r a c k s a n d d e f o r m a t i o n , espe
cially o f the c o a m i n g tops, i n c l u d i n g close-up survey.
6.3.2.3.7 W h e r e c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y , t h e e f f e c t i v e
ness o f sealing arrangements m a y b e p r o v e d b y hose o r
chalk testing supplemented b y d i m e n s i o n a l measure
m e n t s o f seal compressing components.
6.3.2.3.8 W h e r e p o r t a b l e c o v e r s , w o o d e n o r s t e e l
p o n t o o n s are fitted, checking t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n ,
w h e r e applicable, o f the f o l l o w i n g :
.1 w o o d e n c o v e r s a n d p o r t a b l e b e a m s , carriers o r
sockets for the portable beam, and their securing devices;
.2 s t e e l p o n t o o n s , i n c l u d i n g c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f h a t c h
cover plating;
.3 t a r p a u l i n s ;
.4 c l e a t s , b a t t e n s a n d w e d g e s ;
.5 h a t c h s e c u r i n g b a r s a n d t h e i r s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s ;
.6 l o a d i n g p a d s / b a r s a n d t h e s i d e p l a t e e d g e ;
.7 g u i d e p l a t e s a n d c h o c k s ;
.8 c o m p r e s s i o n b a r s , d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s a n d d r a i n
pipes.
6.3.2.3.9 S u r v e y o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n v e n t s t o a l l
bunker tanks shall be carried out.
6.3.2.3.10 S u r v e y o f b u n k e r a n d v e n t p i p i n g
systems, including ventilators, shall b e carried out.
6.3.2.3.11 O n s h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r a f t e r
1 January 2004, w h i c h cargo h o l d coamings, hatch cover
plating a n d structures w e r e coated according t o t h e
results o f c o n d i t i o n assessment (refer to A p p e n d i x 5.2-1),
an examination shall be carried o u tt o confirm a G O O D
condition o f t h e protective coating a p p l i e d . W h e r e
annual thickness measurements instead o f coating are
specified, these shall be m a d e before survey is credited as
complete.
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6.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f c a r g o h o l d s .
6.3.2.4.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l a p p l y t o d o u b l e s k i n
b u l k carriers 1 0 - 1 5 years o f age:
.1 o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f t w o selected cargo h o l d s ;
.2 w h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r w h e r e
e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n exists, t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e
carried o u t . I f the results o f these thickness measurements
indicate that substantial corrosion i s found, t h e extent o f
thickness measurements shall b e increased i n accordance
w i t h Table 6.2.4.2. These extended thickness measurements
shall b e carried o u t before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as
c o m p l e t e . S u s p e c t areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l
be e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f substantial c o r r o s i o n identified at
previous surveys shall have thickness measurements taken.
F o r ships built under the C o m m o n Structural R u l e s for B u l k
Carriers, the annual thickness measurements m a y be o m i t t e d
w h e r e a protective coating has been applied i n accordance
w i t h t h e coating manufacturer'srequirements a n d is
maintained i n good condition;
.3 a l l p i p i n g a n d p e n e t r a t i o n s i n c a r g o h o l d s ,
including overboard piping, shall be examined.
6.3.2.4.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l a p p l y t o d o u b l e s k i n
b u l k carriers o v e r 1 5 years o f age:
.1 o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l cargo h o l d s ;
.2 w h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r
w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness measure
ments shall be carried o u t . I f the results o f these thickness
measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is
found, t h e extent o f thickness measurements shall be
increased i n accordance w i t h Table 6.2.4.2. These
extended thickness measurements shall be carried o u t
before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y is credited as c o m p l e t e . S u s p e c t
areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
Areas o f substantial corrosion identified at previous
surveys shall have thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r
ships built under t h e C o m m o n Structural R u l e s for B u l k
Carriers, t h e annual thickness measurements m a y be
omitted where a protective coating has been applied i n
accordance w i t h t h e coating manufacturer's requirements
and ismaintained i n good condition;
.3 a l l p i p i n g a n d p e n e t r a t i o n s i n a l l c a r g o h o l d s ,
including overboard piping, shall be examined.
6.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
6.3.2.5.1 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e n r e q u i r e d a s a
consequence o f t h e results o f t h e special survey a n d
intermediate s u r v e y s h a l l b e carried o u t . W h e n con
sidered necessary b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive
corrosion exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried
o u t . I f t h e results o f these thickness measurements
indicate that substantial corrosion is found, the extent o f
thickness measurements shall b e increased i n accordance
w i t h Table 6.2.4.2. These extended thickness measure
ments shall be carried o u t before the annual survey is
credited as c o m p l e t e . S u s p e c t areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s
surveys shall be examined.Areas ofsubstantial corrosion
identified at previous surveys shall have thickness
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6.4 I N T E R M E D I A T E
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SURVEY
6.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
6.4.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e h e l d a t o r
between either t h e second o r t h i r d annual survey.
6.4.1.2 T h e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n t o b e
surveyed additionally t o t h e scope o f the annual survey,
m a y b e surveyed either at o r between the second o r t h i r d
annual survey.
6.4.1.3 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces are n o t acceptable.
6.4.2 S c o p e .
6.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
6.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y
specified i n 6.3, t h e scope o f t h e intermediate survey
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's a g e s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 6.4.2.2 t o 6.4.2.4 g i v e n i n Table 6.4.2.1.1 as w e l l .
6.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers 5 - 1 0 y e a r s
o f age.
F o r d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers 5 - 1 0 years o f age, t h e
following shall apply:
.1 f o r ballast tanks:
.1.1 f o r t a n k s u s e d f o r w a t e r b a l l a s t , a n o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f representative tanks selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r
shall b e carried o u t . T h e selection shall include fore a n d
aft p e a k t a n k s a n d a n u m b e r o f o t h e r t a n k s , t a k i n g i n t o
account t h e total n u m b e r a n d type o f ballast t a n k s . I f
s u c h o v e r a l l s u r v e y reveals n o v i s i b l e structural defects,
the examination m a yb e limited t o verification that t h e
corrosion prevention system remains efficient;
.1.2 w h e r e a P O O R c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n , c o r r o s i o n o r
other defects are f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast tanks, o r w h e r e a
hard o r semi-hard coating h a s been applied, o r a hard
protective coating w a s n o t applied f r o m t h e time o f
construction, the examination shall be extended t o other
ballast tanks o f the same type;
.1.3 i n b a l l a s t t a n k s o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ,
where a hard protective coating is found i n a P O O R
Table
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condition, a n d i t i s n o t renewed, o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i hard coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective
coating w a s not applied f r o m the t i m e o f construction, t h e
tanks i n question shall be examined a n d thickness
measurements shall b e carried out as considered necessary
at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . W h e n s u c h b r e a k d o w n o f t h e h a r d
protective coating i s f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m tanks,
and it i s n o t renewed, or w h e r e the soft o r semi-hard coating
has b e e n applied, o r w h e r e a h a r d protective coating has n o t
been applied, t h e tanks i n question m a y b e e x a m i n e d at
annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary b y t h e
surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness
measurements shall b e carried out;
.1.4 i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a b o v e , s u s p e c t
areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s shall b e subjected t o
overall a n d close-up survey;
.2 f o r c a r g o h o l d s :
.2.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l c a r g o h o l d s s h a l l b e
carried out;
.2.2 w h e r e c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r a s a
result o f the overall survey, the survey shall b e extended
to include a close-up s u r v e y o f those areas o f structure i n
the cargo holds selected b y t h e surveyor;
.3 f o r e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s :
.3.1 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o a n
extent sufficient t o determine both general a n d local
c o r r o s i o n l e v e l s a t areas subject t o a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y , w h e r e
r e q u i r e d as p e r 6 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 . 3 , a n d as p r o v i d e d i n 6 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 ;
.3.2 t h e e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
specially considered, provided t h e surveyor i s satisfied
b y t h e close-up survey that there i s n o structural
d i m i n u t i o n a n d t h e hard protective coatings are f o u n d
to be i n a G O O D condition;
.3.3 w h e r e s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d , t h e e x t e n t
o f thickness measurements shall be increased i n
accordance w i t h Table 6.2.4.2. These extended thickness
measurements shall b e carried o u t before t h e survey is
credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas identified at
previous surveys shall b e e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f substantial
corrosion identified at previous surveys shall have
thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built under
the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers, t h e
identified substantial c o r r o s i o n areas m a y be:
protected b y coating applied i n accordance w i t h t h e
coating manufacturer's requirements a n d examined at
annual intervals t o confirm t h e coating i n w a y is still i n
good condition; o ralternatively;
required t o be measured at annual intervals;
.3.4 w h e r e t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n c a r g o h o l d s
is f o u n d t o b e i n G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f close-up
surveys a n d thickness measurements m a y be specially
considered.
N o t e . F o r e x i s t i n g b u l k carriers, w h e r e s h i p o w n e r s m a y elect
to coat o r recoat cargo h o l d s as n o t e d above, consideration m a y b e
g i v e n t o t h e scope o f t h e close-up a n d thickness measurement
s u r v e y s . P r i o r t o t h e coating o f cargo holds o f existing ships,
scantlings shall b e ascertained i n t h e presence o f a surveyor.
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6.5 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
6.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n 1.3.
6.6 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O N B O A R D
6.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d a r e g i v e n i n 1.4.
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6.7 P R O C E D U R E S
F O RTHICKNESS
MEASUREMENTS
6.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r o c e d u r e s f o r
thickness measurements o f h u l l structures are g i v e n
i n 1.5.
The provisions related t o procedure for recognition
o f firms engaged i n thickness measurements are given
i n 1.6.
6.8 R E P O R T I N G O N H U L L S U R V E Y A N D
OF SURVEY
EVALUATION
6.8.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f s u r v e y r e p o r t .
6.8.1.1 T h e d a t a a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s t r u c t u r a l
condition o f the ship collected during the survey shall be
evaluated f o r acceptability a n d continued structural
integrity o f t h e ship.
6.8.2 R e p o r t i n g .
6.8.2.1 P r i n c i p l e s f o r s u r v e y r e p o r t i n g a r e s e t f o r t h i n
A p p e n d i x 6.8 a n d taken into account i n t h e relevant
forms o f the Register documents.
6.8.2.2 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers, t h e ship's longitudinal
strength shall be evaluated b y using t h e thickness o f
structural m e m b e r s measured o r r e n e w e d as appropriate,
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Appendix 6.8
SURVEY REPORTING
PRINCIPLES
i n f o r m a t i o n , w h i c h m a y b e used as input f o r
maintenance o fclassification rules a n d instructions.
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t R S
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e B r a n c h O f f i c e s , a r e p o r t s h a l l b e m a d e f o r e a c h p o r t i o n o f
the s u r v e y . A list o f i t e m s s u r v e y e d shall b e m a d e
f o l l o w i n g cases:
available t o t h e next attending surveyor, prior t o
in connection with commencement, continuation
continuing o r completing t h e survey.
and/or c o m p l e t i o n o f periodical (annual, intermediate
and special) h u l l survey;
List o f thickness measurements carried o u ta n d tanks
tested shall b e also m a d e available t o t h e n e x t attending
w h e n structural damages/defects have been found;
surveyor.
w h e n repairs, renewals o r modifications have been
carried out;
w h e n c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirements) h a v e been
i m p o s e d o r deleted.
2 SCOPE O F SURVEY
1.2 T h e p u r p o s e o f r e p o r t i n g s h a l l p r o v i d e :
evidence that prescribed surveys have been carried
out i n accordance w i t h applicable classification rules;
2.1 C o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y h a v e
documentation o fsurveys carried o u tw i t h findings,
been carried o u t shall b e identified.
repairs carried o u t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t s )
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h b a l l a s t t a n k a n d c a r g o h o l d ,
i m p o s e d o r deleted;
including hatch covers a n d coamings, w h e r e a close-up
survey has been carried out, together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f
survey records, w h i c h shall f o r m a n auditable
t h e m e a n s o f access u s e d s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
documentary trail;
information f o r planning o f future surveys;
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2.3 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h b a l l a s t t a n k a n d c a r g o h o l d ,
including hatch covers a n d coamings, w h e r e thickness
measurements have been carried o u t shall b e identified.
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , t h e identification o f locations o f close-up
survey a n d thickness measurements shall include the description o f
structural m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f s u r v e y a n d t h e ship's age.
W h e r e o n l y p a r t i a l s u r v e y i s r e q u i r e d , e.g. o n e w e b
frame ring/one deck transverse, t h e identification shall
include a l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each t a n k b y reference t o frame
numbers.
2.4 A r e a s w h e r e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n
a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d for w h i c h t h e scope o f a close-up
survey a n d thickness measurements has been specially
considered, shall b e identified.
2.5 T a n k s s u b j e c t t o t a n k t e s t i n g s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
2.6 P i p i n g o n d e c k a n d c a r g o a n d b a l l a s t p i p i n g
w i t h i n cargo a n d ballast tanks, pipe tunnels a n d v o i d
spaces, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , w h e r e :
examination including internal examination o f piping
w i t h valves a n d fittings;
thickness measurements;
and operational testing t o w o r k i n g pressure have
been carried out.
3 RESULTS O F SURVEY
3.1 T y p e , e x t e n t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) shall be
identified.
6.9 E V A L U A T I O N O F C A R G O H A T C H C O V E R S E C U R I N G
A R R A N G E M E N T S ( I A C S U R S30)
6.9.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
6.9.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y f o r s t e e l h a t c h c o v e r
securing devices a n d stoppers f o r cargo h o l d h a t c h w a y s
N o . 1 a n d N o . 2 , w h i c h are w h o l l y o r partially w i t h i n 0,25Z,
o f the fore perpendicular i n a l l b u l k carriers h a v i n g a single
deck, topside a n d hopper tanks i n t h e cargo area (except
p o n t o o n type hatch covers) contracted f o r t h e construction
prior t o 1 January 2004, a n d w h i c h were n o t built i n
compliance w i t h the requirements o fPart I I " H u l l " o f the
Rules for the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
Ships effective after 1 January 2 0 0 4 .
6.9.1.2 B u l k c a r r i e r s s u b j e c t t o t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s
shall c o m p l y w i t h these requirements i n accordance w i t h
the f o l l o w i n g schedule, depending o n their a g e as o n
1 January 2004:
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3.2 S t r u c t u r a l c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s i n e a c h
tank/space shall be identified, including:
.1 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f findings, such as:
corrosion w i t h description o f location, type a n d extent;
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n ;
cracks/fractures w i t h description o f l o c a t i o n a n d
extent;
b u c k l i n g w i t h description o flocation a n d extent;
indents w i t h description o flocation a n d extent;
.2 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f c o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e n o s t r u c t u r a l
damages/defects are found.
Reports m a y be supplemented b y sketches, diagrams
and photos.
3.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d
b y the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
4.1 W h e n e v e r t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r i s o f t h e
o p i n i o n that repairs are required, and repairs w e r e carried
out, t h e s u r v e y o r shall list i n t h e report a l l t h e h u l l
structures repaired w i t h indication o f their names,
location, repair m e t h o d (complete o r partial replacement,
r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.), i n c l u d i n g steel grades a n d scantlings
( i f different f r o m t h e as-built), sketches/photos, as
appropriate r e p a i r extent, test p e r f o r m a n c e .
4.2 F o r r e p a i r s n o t c o m p l e t e d a t t h e t i m e o f s u r v e y ,
c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t ) s h a l l b e i m p o s e d w i t h a
specific t i m e l i m i t f o r t h e r e p a i r s . I n t h i s case, c o n d i t i o n
o f class s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y detailed b y t h e s u r v e y o r w i t h
identification o f each i t e m t o b e repaired.
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.1 p a n e l h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e s e c u r e d a n d c l o s e d b y
appropriate devices (bolts, w e d g e s o r similar) suitably spaced
alongside t h e coamings a n d between cover elements.
A r r a n g e m e n t a n d spacing shall b e determined w i t h
due attention t o t h e effectiveness f o r weather-tightness,
depending u p o n t h e t y p e a n d t h e size o f the h a t c h c o v e r
edges b e t w e e n t h e securing devices;
.2 t h e n e t s e c t i o n a l a r e a A,incm ,
o f each securing
d e v i c e s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
2
A = 1,4alf
w h e r e a = spacing b e t w e e n s e c u r i n g devices, n o t t o b e t a k e n less
than 2 m ; at that / = ( a ^ 2 3 5 ) e ;
a = s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e steel
used f o r fabrication, n o t t o b e t a k e n greater t h a n 7 0 p e r cent
o f the ultimate tensile strength;
e = 0,75 for o > 2 3 5 ;
e = 1,0 f o r o < 2 3 5 ;
G -e
= 0 , 7 5 f o r a > 2 3 5 ; e = 1,0 f o r a < 2 3 5 .
2
/= 6pa
6.9.2.4 S e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l b e o f r e l i a b l e
construction a n d securely attached t o t h e h a t c h w a y
coamings, decks o r c o v e r s . I n d i v i d u a l securing devices
o n each cover shall have a p p r o x i m a t e l y t h e same
stiffness characteristics.
6.9.2.5 W h e r e r o d c l e a t s a r e f i t t e d , r e s i l i e n t w a s h e r s
or cushions shall b e incorporated.
6.9.2.6 W h e r e h y d r a u l i c c l e a t i n g i s a d o p t e d , a
positive means shall b e p r o v i d e d t o ensure that i t
remains mechanically locked i n t h e closed position i n
the event o ffailure o f the hydraulic system.
6.9.3 S t o p p e r s .
6.9.3.1 N o s . 1 a n d 2 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e e f f e c t i v e l y
secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e transverse
forces arising f r o m a pressure o f 175 k N / m .
6.9.3.2 N o . 2 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e e f f e c t i v e l y
secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
forces acting o n t h e f o r w a r d e n d arising f r o m a pressure
o f 175 k N / m .
6.9.3.3 N o . 1 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e e f f e c t i v e l y
secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
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7 H U L L S U R V E Y S O FC E R T A I N T Y P E S
OF G E N E R A L D R Y CARGO SHIPS
7.1
GENERAL
7.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
7.1.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l selfp r o p e l l e d general d r y cargo ships, as d e f i n e d i n 1 . 1 ,
o f 5 0 0 gross tonnage a n d above other than:
.1 s h i p s s u b j e c t t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n s 5 a n d 6
(single s k i n a n d double s k i n b u l k carriers);
.2 c o n t a i n e r s h i p s ;
.3 f o r e s t p r o d u c t c a r r i e r s ( n o t t i m b e r o r l o g c a r r i e r s ) ; See circular
.4 r o - r o c a r g o s h i p s ;
.5 r e f r i g e r a t e d c a r g o s h i p s ;
.6 w o o d c h i p c a r r i e r s ;
.7 c e m e n t c a r r i e r s ;
.8 c a t t l e s h i p s ;
.9 d e c k e d c a r g o s h i p s ( c a r g o s h i p s d e s i g n e d f o r
carriage o f upper deck cargoes a n d h a v i n g n o underdeck
cargo spaces);
.10 g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s o f d o u b l e b o t t o m / d o u b l e
side (double s k i n ) construction, w i t h double b o t t o m
e x t e n d i n g f o r t h e entire l e n g t h o f t h e ship's cargo area
a n d double sides e x t e n d i n g f o r t h e entire l e n g t h o f t h e
ship's cargo area, a n d f o r t h e e n t i r e h e i g h t o f t h e cargo
h o l d t o t h e upper deck, except ships o f river-sea
navigation.
N o t e . R e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.2.6 a n d 7.3.3 are also applicable t o
the cargo ships, w h i c h i n spite o f b e l o n g i n g t o t h e excluded ship types
indicated i n 7.1.1.1, have o n e cargo hold.
7.1.1.2 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo holds,
cofferdams, pipe tunnels, v o i d spaces a n d fuel o i l t a n k s
w i t h i n t h e cargo area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
requirements are additional t o t h e classification require
m e n t s stated i n Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
7.1.1.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m
extent o fexamination, thickness measurements a n d tank
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7.2 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
7.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
7.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t f i v e
years intervals t o r e n e w t h e Classification Certificate.
7.2.1.2 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e date o f the initial classification
survey a n d thereafter w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e credited
date o f t h e previous special s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , a n
e x t e n s i o n o f class o f three m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d
the 5th year c a n be granted i n exceptional circumstances.
I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e
e x p i r y date o f t h e special s u r v e y before t h e extension
w a s granted.
7.2.1.3 F o r s u r v e y s c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e m o n t h s
before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e
special s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n three
m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n
date.
7.2.1.4 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
4th annual survey a n d be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
survey is commenced prior t o the 4 t h annual survey, the
entire survey shall be completed w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s i f
such w o r k shall b e credited t o t h e special survey.
7.2.1.5 A s u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g s h a l l b e h e l d
prior t o the commencement o f the survey.
7.2.1.6 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces are n o t acceptable.
7.2.2 S c o p e .
7.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
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7.2.2.1.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n
addition t o t h e requirements o f t h e annual survey,
e x a m i n a t i o n , tests a n d checks o f sufficient extent t o
ensure that t h e h u l l a n d related piping, as required
i n 7.2.2.1.3, are i n a satisfactory condition a n d f i t f o r
their i n t e n d e d p u r p o s e f o r t h e n e w p e r i o d o f class o f five
years t o b e assigned, subject t o proper maintenance a n d
operation a n d t o periodical surveys being carried o u t at
the d u e dates.
7.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o h o l d s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
double b o t t o m tanks, pipe tunnels, cofferdams a n d v o i d
spaces b o u n d i n g cargo holds, decks a n d outer h u l l s h a l l
be e x a m i n e d . T h i s e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l be s u p p l e m e n t e d b y
thickness measurements a n d testing required i n 7.2.4
and 7.2.5, t o ensure that t h e structural integrity remains
effective.
T h e a i m o f the examination is t o discover substantial
corrosion, significant d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r
other deterioration, that m a y b e present.
7.2.2.1.3 A l l p i p i n g s y s t e m s w i t h i n t h e a b o v e s p a c e s
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested under
w o r k i n g pressure t o attending surveyor's satisfaction t o
ensure that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
7.2.2.1.4 T h e s u r v e y s c o p e o f b a l l a s t t a n k s c o n v e r t e d
to v o i d spaces s h a l l b e specially considered i n r e l a t i o n t o
the requirements f o r ballast tanks.
N o t e . T h e survey o fautomatic air pipe heads shall b e carried
out i n accordance w i t h Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
7.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
7.2.2.2.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k i s a p a r t o f t h e s p e c i a l
s u r v e y . T h e overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r portions o f the
cargo holds a n d ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements f o r special
survey, i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f the d r y
dock survey is specified i n 2.5, Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule
and Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f the cargo holds a n d ballast tanks are
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w light ballast waterline.
7.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
7.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
corrosion p r e v e n t i o n system o f ballast tanks shall b e
e x a m i n e d . F o r tanks used f o r w a t e r ballast, e x c l u d i n g
double b o t t o m tanks, w h e r e a hard protective coating is
found i na P O O R condition, and itis not renewed, where
a soft o r semi-hard coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a
hard protective coating has n o t been applied from t h e
time o f construction, t h e tanks i n question shall
be e x a m i n e d at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . T h i c k n e s s measure
m e n t s shall b e carried o u t as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e
surveyor.
W h e n such a breakdown o f a hard protective coating
is f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d i t i s n o t
renewed, w h e r e a soft o r semi-hard coating h a s been
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7.2.3.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 7.2.3.2.
7.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f the spaces u n d e r survey, t h e c o n d i t i o n o f the c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d w h e r e spaces h a v e structural
a r r a n g e m e n t s o r details, w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n
s i m i l a r spaces o r o n s i m i l a r ships according t o available
information.
7.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n s p a c e s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coatings are f o u n d t o be i n a G O O D condition, t h e scope
o f close-up surveys according t o Table 7.2.3.2 m a y be
specially considered.
N o t e . T h e survey o f automatic air pipe heads shall b e carried
out i n accordance w i t h Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
7.2.4 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
7.2.4.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h i c k n e s s
measurements at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 7.2.4.1.
in Service
7.2.4.2 R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s t o
determine both general a n d local levels o f corrosion i n
shell frames a n d their e n d attachments i n a l l cargo holds
and water ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t . T h i c k n e s s
measurements shall b e also carried o u t t o determine t h e
corrosion levels o n transverse bulkhead p l a t i n g . T h e
thickness measurements m a y be omitted, provided t h e
surveyor is satisfied b y a close-up e x a m i n a t i o n , that there
is n o structural d i m i n u t i o n , a n d a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g
w h e r e applied remains efficient.
7.2.4.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t h i c k n e s s
measurements as deemed n e c e s s a r y . W h e n thickness
measurements indicate substantial corrosion, t h e extent
o f thickness measurements shall be increased t o
d e t e r m i n e t h e extent o f areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n .
T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e u s e d as guidance f o r these
additional thickness measurements.
7.2.4.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coatings are found t o b e i n a G O O D condition, the extent
o f thickness measurements according t o Table 7.2.4.1
m a y b e specially considered.
7.2.4.5 T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
the largest reductions a r e suspected t o occur o r are
revealed from deck plating measurements.
7.2.5 E x t e n t o f t a n k t e s t i n g .
7.2.5.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s a n d d e e p
t a n k s u s e d f o r w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e cargo area, a n d
representative fuel o i l tanks s h a l l b e pressure tested.
7.2.5.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g a s
d e e m e d necessary.
7.2.5.3 F u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d w i t h a h e a d o f
liquid t o t h e highest point that liquid w i l l rise under
service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o ffuel o i l tanks m a y be
specially considered based o n a satisfactory external
examination o fthe tank boundaries, a n d a confirmation
f r o m t h e master stating that t h e pressure testing has been
c a r r i e d o u t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s w i t h satisfac
tory results.
7.2.6 A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r o n e h o l d c a r g o s h i p s
( r e f e r t o N o t e t o 7.1.1.1) a f t e r d e t e r m i n i n g c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
S O L A S -2/23-3 a n d -2/25.
7.2.6.1 F o r s h i p s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S I I - 2 / 2 3 - 3 a n d I I - 2 / 2 5 for w a t e r l e v e l detectors, t h e
special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test o f
the water ingress detection systems a n d o f their alarms.
7.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
7.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
7.3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h i n
3 m o n t h s before o r after t h e anniversary date
(i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y date + 3 m o n t h s ) f r o m t h e date o f t h e
initial classification s u r v e y o r o f the date credited f o r t h e
last special survey.
Material
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Table
7.2.3.2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t special hull surveys o f general d r y cargo ships
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey N o . 1
age < 5
(A) S e l e c t e d s h e l l f r a m e s i n o n e
f o r w a r d a n d o n e aft cargo h o l d
a n d a s s o c i a t e d ' t w e e n d e c k spaces.
(B) O n e selected cargo h o l d
transverse bulkhead.
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s
and coamings (plating and
stiffeners)
Notes:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
2.
3.
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
(A) S e l e c t e d s h e l l f r a m e s i n a l l c a r g o (A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n t h e
f o r w a r d l o w e r cargo h o l d a n d
h o l d s a n d ' t w e e n d e c k spaces.
(B) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n e a c h 2 5 p e r c e n t o f f r a m e s i n e a c h o f
the r e m a i n i n g cargo h o l d s a n d
cargo hold.
(B) F o r w a r d a n d a f t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s ' t w e e n d e c k s p a c e s , i n c l u d i n g
i n o n e side b a l l a s t t a n k , i n c l u d i n g upper a n d l o w e r e n d attachments
a n d adjacent shell plating.
stiffening system.
(B) A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e
bulkheads.
(B) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n
ballast tanks, i n c l u d i n g stiffening
system.
(C) O n e t r a n s v e r s e w e b w i t h a s s o c i a t e d ( Q A l l t r a n s v e r s e w e b s w i t h
plating a n d framing i n t w o representative associated plating a n d framing
water ballast tanks o f each type (i.e. in each ballast tank.
t o p s i d e , h o p p e r s i d e , s i d e t a n k o r d o u b l e (D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s
bottom tank).
and coamings (plating and
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d s t i f f e n e r s ) .
coamings (plating a n d stiffeners).
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d
(E) S e l e c t e d a r e a s o f a l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k s t r u c t u r e i n s i d e l i n e
underdeck structure inside line o f hatch o f h a t c h o p e n i n g s b e t w e e n
cargo h o l d hatches.
openings b e t w e e n cargo h o l d hatches.
(F) S e l e c t e d a r e a s o f i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g (F) A l l a r e a s o f i n n e r b o t t o m
plating
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n a l l c a r g o
h o l d s a n d ' t w e e n d e c k spaces,
including upper and lower end
attachments a n d adjacent shell
plating.
A r e a s ( B ) - (F) a s f o r s p e c i a l
survey N o . 3
1 . ( A ) (F) a r e a r e a s o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y , w h i c h i n c l u d e :
cargo h o l d transverse frames;
cargo h o l d transverse plating, stiffeners a n d girders;
transverse w e b frame o r watertight transverse bulkhead i n water ballast tanks;
cargo h o l d hatch covers a n d coamings;
deck plating a n d underdeck structure inside line o f hatch openings b e t w e e n cargo h o l d hatches;
inner b o t t o m plating.
A r e a s ( A ) (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s a r e s h o w n i n F i g s . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 a n d 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 .
Close-up survey o f cargo h o l d transverse bulkheads shall b e carried out at t h e f o l l o w i n g levels s h o w n i nFigs. 7.2.3.2-3 a n d 7.2.3.2-4:
l e v e l a i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e i n n e r b o t t o m a n d i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e 'tweendecks, as applicable.
level b mid-height o f the bulkheads for holds without 'tweendecks.
level c immediately b e l o w the m a i n deck plating a n d 'tweendeck plating.
F i g . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 A r e a s ( A ) , ( B ) a n d (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s
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B. 'Tweendeck ship
Hatch cover
.Match side
ccoaming
oa
(DJ
H
(D)
Bulwark
Webbeam
(Cantilever beam) (Q
Side shell webframe^
(Q
Side shell plating
Inner bottom plating
(Tank top)
(F)
A )
{AJ
Side stringer
\ank
Double bottom
I Inner bottom longitudinal
Stiffener
Bottom center
\ Bottom side girder
girder
Strut
/ u f t | i
oQOOOOOOOojol/
Bottom longitudinal
, M b tih 1 h , h h I f
Bracket
Double bottom
Bilge shell plating
tank floor
Keel plate
Bottom shell plating
CL
C L
F i g . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 A r e a s A, C, D a n d F f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s
Level c
Level
Level a
Level c
Level b
Level a
Level a
CL
Fig. 7.2.3.2-3 L e v e l s a and c for close-up survey
o f the transverse bulkhead o f a cargo hold, h a v i n g a 'tweendeck,
for general d r y cargo ships
CL
F i g . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 4 L e v e l s a, b a n d c f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
o f the transverse bulkhead o f a 'tweendeck-free cargo h o l d
for general d r y cargo ships
Table
7.2.4.1
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age < 1 0
Special survey N o . 3
10 < age < 15
1. Suspect areas.
2. O n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g
i n w a y o f a cargo space w i t h i n t h e
amidships 0,5L.
1. Suspect areas.
2. T w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s w i t h i n
the amidships 0 , 5 Li n w a y o f t w o
different cargo spaces.
Special survey N o . 4
and subsequent
age > 15
1. S u s p e c t areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h a r e a :
.1 a m i n i m u m o f three transverse
sections w i t h i n the amidships 0 , 5 L ;
.2 e a c h d e c k p l a t e o u t s i d e l i n e o f
cargo hatch openings;
.3 e a c h b o t t o m p l a t e , i n c l u d i n g
lower turn o f bilge;
.4 d u c t k e e l o r p i p e t u n n e l p l a t i n g
and internals.
3. M e a s u r e m e n t , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t a n d 3. M e a s u r e m e n t , f o r g e n e r a l asses 3 . M e a s u r e m e n t , f o r g e n e r a l
recording o f corrosion pattern, o f those sment a n d recording o f corrosion a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o c l o s e - u p p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s c o r r o s i o n p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e struc
survey according t o Table 7.2.3.2
subject t o close-up s u r v e y according t o tural m e m b e r s subject t o close-up
survey according t o Table 7.2.3.2.
Table 7.2.3.2.
4. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h a r e a , e a c h 4. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s f u l l
deck plate outside line o f cargo length
hatch openings
5. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s w i t h i n
the cargo l e n g t h area.
6. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s
outside t h ecargo l e n g t h area
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
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T a b l e 7.2.4.3
G u i d a n c e f o radditionalthickness m e a s u r e m e n t s i n w a yo f substantialcorrosion
Structural member
Plating.
Stiffeners
Extent o f measurement
Suspect area a n d adjacent plates.
Suspect area
7.3.2 S c o p e .
7.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
7.3.2.1.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
for t h e purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e
hull, hatch covers, coamings a n d piping are maintained
i n a satisfactory condition.
7.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l s h a l l i n c l u d e :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d i t s c l o s i n g
appliances as f a r as c a n b e seen;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f w a t e r t i g h t p e n e t r a t i o n s a s f a r a s
practicable.
7.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f w e a t h e r d e c k s , h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings.
7.3.2.3.1 C o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d t h a t n o
unapproved changes have been made t o t h e hatch
coamings, hatch covers a n d their securing a n d sealing
devices since t h e last survey.
7.3.2.3.2 W h e r e m e c h a n i c a l l y o p e r a t e d s t e e l c o v e r s
are fitted, c h e c k i n g t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n o f :
.1 hatch covers, i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f hatch
cover plating;
.2 t i g h t n e s s d e v i c e s o f l o n g i t u d i n a l , t r a n s v e r s e a n d
intermediate cross j u n c t i o n s (gaskets, gasket lips,
c o m p r e s s i o n bars, drainage channels);
.3 c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s , r e t a i n i n g b a r s , c l e a t i n g ;
.4 c h a i n o r r o p e p u l l e y s ;
.5 g u i d e s ;
.6 g u i d e r a i l s a n d t r a c k w h e e l s ;
.7 s t o p p e r s , e t c ;
.8 w i r e s , c h a i n s , g y p s i e s , t e n s i o n i n g d e v i c e s ;
.9 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m e s s e n t i a l t o c l o s i n g a n d s e c u r i n g ;
.10 s a f e t y l o c k s a n d r e t a i n i n g d e v i c e s .
7.3.2.3.3 W h e r e p o r t a b l e c o v e r s , w o o d e n o r s t e e l
p o n t o o n s are fitted, checking t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n ,
w h e r e applicable, o f :
.1 w o o d e n covers a n d portable beams, carriers
o r s o c k e t s f o r t h e p o r t a b l e b e a m , a n d t h e i r s e c u r i n g devices;
.2 s t e e l p o n t o o n s ;
.3 t a r p a u l i n s ;
.4 c l e a t s , b a t t e n s a n d w e d g e s ;
.5 h a t c h s e c u r i n g b a r s a n d t h e i r s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s ;
.6 g u i d e p l a t e s a n d c h o c k s ;
.7 c o m p r e s s i o n b a r s , d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s a n d d r a i n
pipes.
7.3.2.3.4 C h e c k i n g t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y c o n d i t i o n o f
hatch c o a m i n g plating a n d their stiffeners, i n c l u d i n g a
close-up survey.
Pattern o f measurement
2
5 p o i n t pattern o v e r 1 m area.
3 measurements each i n line across w e b a n d flange
7.3.2.3.5 R a n d o m c h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y
operation o f mechanically-operated hatch covers shall
be m a d e , i n c l u d i n g :
.1 stowage a n d securing i n o p e n p o s i t i o n ;
.2 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f s e a l i n g i n c l o s e d
position;
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
components, wires, chains a n d link drives.
N o t e . T h e survey o f a i r pipes, f l a m e screens o n vents a n d
ventilators shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h Part I I "Survey
Schedule a n d Scope".
7.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f s u s p e c t a r e a s .
Suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
examined.Thickness measurements shall be taken o f the
areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n a n d t h e extent o f thickness
measurements shall b e increased t o determine t h e extent
o f areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n . T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e
used as guidance f o r these a d d i t i o n a l thickness measurem e n t s . T h e s e extended thickness measurements shall be
carried o u t before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as
completed.
7.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f c a r g o h o l d s .
7.3.2.5.1 F o r s h i p s 1 0 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , t h e
following shall apply:
.1 o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f one f o r w a r d a n d o n e after cargo
h o l d a n d t h e i r associated ' t w e e n d e c k spaces;
.2 w h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r
w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness measure
ments shall be carried o u t . I f the results o f these thickness
measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is
found, then the extent o f thickness measurements shall
be increased t o d e t e r m i n e t h e extent o f areas o f
substantial corrosion. T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e used as
guidance f o r these additional m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e
extended thickness measurements shall be carried o u t
before t h e annual survey i s credited as completed.
7.3.2.5.2 F o r s h i p s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , t h e
following shall apply:
.1 o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l cargo holds a n d ' t w e e n d e c k
spaces;
.2 c l o s e - u p e x a m i n a t i o n o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t , m i n i
m u m 2 5 per cent o f frames, t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f a
l o w e r r e g i o n o f shell frames, including approximately the
l o w e r o n e t h i r d l e n g t h o f side frames at side shell a n d
side f r a m e e n d attachments a n d t h e adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g
i n a f o r w a r d l o w e r cargo h o l d a n d o n e other selected
l o w e r cargo h o l d . W h e r e this level o f s u r v e y reveals a
need for remedial measures, thesurvey shall be extended
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7.4.1.4 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces are n o t acceptable.
7.4.2 S c o p e .
7.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
7.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l
survey specified i n 7.3, t h e scope o f t h e intermediate
s u r v e y depending o n t h e ship's a g e s h a l l include t h e
requirements i n 7.4.2.2 t o 7.4.2.4.
7.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f s h i p s 5 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e .
For ships 5 10 years o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g shall
apply:
.1 f o r b a l l a s t t a n k s :
.1.1 f o r t a n k s u s e d f o r w a t e r b a l l a s t , a n o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f representative tanks selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r
shall be carried o u t . I f such overall survey reveals n o
.4 w h e r e a p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n c a r g o h o l d s , a s
v i s i b l e structural defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d
applicable, is f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D condition, t h e
to a v e r i f i c a t i o n that t h e c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m
scope o f close-up survey m a y b e specially considered.
remains efficient;
.5 a l l p i p i n g , i n c l u d i n g o v e r b o a r d p i p i n g , a n d
penetrations i n watertight structures shall b e examined.
.1.2 w h e r e a P O O R c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n , c o r r o s i o n o r
other defects are f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast tanks o r w h e r e a
7.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
soft o r semi-hard coating h a s b e e n applied, o r a h a r d
7.3.2.6.1 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e n r e q u i r e d a s a
consequence o f t h e results o f a special survey a n d a n protective coating w a s n o t applied f r o m t h e t i m e o f
construction, the examination shall be extended t o other
intermediate s u r v e y s h a l l b e carried o u t . W h e n con
ballast tanks o f t h e same type;
sidered necessary b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive
corrosion exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried
.1.3 i n b a l l a s t t a n k s o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ,
o u t . I f t h e results o f these thickness measurements
where a hard protective coating is found i n a P O O R
indicate that substantial corrosion is found, then t h e
condition, a n d i t i s n o t renewed, o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i extent o f thickness measurements shall b e increased t o
hard coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective
d e t e r m i n e t h e extent o f areas o f substantial corrosion.
coating w a s n o t applied from the time o f construction,
T a b l e 7.2.4.2 m a y b e u s e d as guidance f o r these
the tanks i n question shall be examined a n d thickness
additional m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e extended thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t as considered
measurements shall b e carried o u t before t h e annual
necessary at annual intervals.
s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f hard protective coating is
f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m tanks, a n d i t i s n o t r e n e w e d ,
7.33 A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s i n g l e h o l d c a r g o
or w h e r e t h e soft o r semi-hard coating has been applied, o r
s h i p s ( r e f e r t o N o t e t o 7.1.1.1) a f t e r d e t e r m i n i n g
where the hard protective coating has not been applied f r o m
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S O L A S -2/23-3 a n d -2/25.
the t i m e o f construction, t h e tanks i n question m a y b e
7.3.3.1 F o r s h i p s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
e x a m i n e d at annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary
S O L A S I I - 2 / 2 3 - 3 a n d I I - 2 / 2 5 f o r w a t e r l e v e l detectors, t h e
b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists,
s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test, a t
thickness measurements shall b e carried out;
r a n d o m , o f t h e w a t e r ingress d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m s a n d o f t h e i r
alarms.
.1.4 i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a b o v e , s u s p e c t
areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n
accordance w i t h the provisions o f 7.3.2.4;
.2 f o r c a r g o h o l d s :
7.4 I N T E R M E D I A T E S U R V E Y
.2.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f o n e f o r w a r d a n d o n e a f t e r
cargo h o l d a n d t h e i r associated ' t w e e n d e c k spaces s h a l l
be carried o u t ;
7.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
.2.2 s u s p e c t a r e a s i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l
7.4.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e h e l d a t o r
be s u r v e y e d i n acordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 7.3.2.4.
between either t h e 2 n d o r 3 r d annual survey.
7.4.1.2 T h o s e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , w h i c h
7.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f s h i p s 1 0 - 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f a n n u a l s u r v e y , m a y
F o r ships 1 0 - 1 5 y e a r s o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l a p p l y :
be surveyed either at o r b e t w e e n t h e 2 n d a n d 3 r d annual
.1 f o r b a l l a s t t a n k s :
survey.
.1.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a l l b e
carried o u t . I f such overall survey reveals n o visible
7.4.1.3 A s u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g s h a l l b e h e l d
structural defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d t o a
prior t o the commencement o f the survey.
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7.5 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
7.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n 1.3.
7.6 P R O C E D U R E S F O R T H I C K N E S S
MEASUREMENTS
7.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r o c e d u r e s f o r
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.5.
The provisions related t o procedure for recognition
o f firms engaged i n thickness measurements are given
i n 1.6.
8 S U R V E Y S O FG A S C A R R I E R S
8.1
GENERAL
8.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
8.1.1.1 T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l y t o a l l g a s c a r r i e r s
i n c l u d i n g ships o f gross tonnage b e l o w 5 0 0 intended for
carriage o f l i q u e f i e d gases i n b u l k . S u c h ships s h a l l
c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f the present Section, i n
addition to the applicable requirements o f 2 . 2 t o 2.4, Part
I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope" a n d Sections 2
and 4 o f the present Part o f the Rules.
8.1.1.2 T h e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
structure a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f p u m p r o o m s ,
compressor r o o m s , cofferdams, pipe tunnels, v o i d spaces
and fuel o i l tanks w i t h i n t h e cargo area a n d a l l ballast
t a n k s . T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e classifica
tion requirements g i v e n i n Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope".
8.1.1.3 T h e p r o v i s i o n s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m e x t e n t
o f examination, thickness measurements a n d tank
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended w h e n substantial
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects a r e f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
additional close-up survey, w h e n necessary.
8.1.1.4 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l
supervision are given i n the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Ships C a r r y i n g Laquefied Gases i n
B u l k and Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
Ships Carrying Compressed N a t u r a l Gas.
8.1.1.5 W h e n v a r i o u s c h e m i c a l s i n b u l k a r e c a r r i e d
o n gas carriers, the requirements o f Section 4 o f this Part
shall be met.
8.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
The definitions applied t o this Section are given
i n 1.1 a n d i n t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d
Construction o f Ships Carrying Laquefied Gases i n B u l k
and Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Ships Carrying Compressed N a t u r a l Gas.
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8.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e provisions concerning repairs o f h u l l structures
a r e s e t f o r t h i n 1.2.
8.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
I n a n y k i n d o f survey, i . e . special, intermediate,
annual o r other surveys h a v i n g scope o f t h e foregoing
ones, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas
w h e r e close-up surveys are required, shall be carried o u t
simultaneously w i t h close-up survey.
8.1.5 I n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n v e n t i o n s a n d c o d e s .
A d d i t i o n a l technical a n d general supervision require
m e n t s concerning gas carriers are regulated b y t h e
following international documents:
Code f o r t h e Construction a n d E q u i p m e n t o f Ships
Carrying Liquefied Gases i n B u l k , adopted b y I M O resolut i o n A . 3 2 8 ( I X ) o f 12 N o v e m b e r 1975, as amended;
Code f o r t h e Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied
Gases i n B u l k o r International Code for the Construction
and E q u i p m e n t o f Ships C a r r y i n g Liquefied Gases i n B u l k ,
adopted b y I M O resolution M S C . 5 ( 4 8 ) o f 17 June 1983, as
amended, w h i c h e v e r applies t o t h e ship;
International C o n v e n t i o n f o r t h e Safety o f Life at
Sea, 1 9 7 4 w i t h S O L A S P r o t o c o l thereto ( S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 )
and 1981 a n d 1983 A m e n d m e n t s thereto.
8.1.6 S c o p e o f s u r v e y s .
8.1.6.1 S u b j e c t t o s u r v e y s a r e a l l i n s t a l l a t i o n s ,
equipment a n d outfit related t o t h e carriage a n d c o n t r o l
o f cargo handling operations w i t h liquefied gases.These
surveys also include surveys required b y t h e Interna
tional Code for the Construction a n d Equipment o f Ships
Carrying Liquefied Gases i n B u l k ( I G C Code).
T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r e - f i g h t i n g a n d safety equip
ment required b y the International Code forProtection o f
Personnel, as w e l l as t h e requirements f o r other
equipment a n d outfit, w h i c h are n o t required b y t h e
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f Ships
Carrying Laquefied Gases i n B u l k a n d Rules f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Ships Carrying
Compressed N a t u r a l G a s are n o t included i n these Rules.
8.1.6.2 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y s r e f e r r e d t o i n t h e
I G C Code a n d i n 8.2t o 8.4 o f this Part o f t h e Rules is the
m i n i m u m m a n d a t o r y set o f requirements f o r general
items o f technical supervision a n d general scope o f
survey applicable t o particular ship a n d i t e m structure
based o n t h e results o f t h e previous surveys a n d t h e
s u r v e y i n question as also o n t h e r e v i e w o f t h e s u r v e y
report f i l e . T h e s u r v e y o r specifies t h e r e q u i r e d extent o f
examinations, measurements a n d testing o f the items a n d
applies, w h e r e necessary, m o d i f i e d o r additional require
ments proceeding f r o m the final purpose o f t h e survey
verification that applicable requirements f o r t h e ship,
items o f technical supervision a n dtheir proper technical
conditions have been complied with.
F o r ships a n d items o f u n u s u a l design t h e scope a n d
procedure o fsurvey shall b e established b yt h e Register
i n each p a r t i c u l a r case.
8.1.6.3 W h e n g a s c a r r i e r s a r e s u r v e y e d , t h e b o w a n d
stern emergency t o w i n g arrangements shall be surveyed
(for ships w i t h deadweight exceeding 2 0 0 0 0 tons).
8.2 A N N U A L
SURVEY
8.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
8.2.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h i n
3 m o n t h s before o r after a n n i v e r s a r y date f r o m t h e date
o f the initial classification s u r v e y o r o f the date credited
for t h e last special survey.
8.2.2 S c o p e .
8.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
8.2.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s u r v e y s r e q u i r e d b y
Section 3 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope",
components, equipment a n d outfit shall be surveyed t o
ensure that t h e y are m a i n t a i n e d i n t h e satisfactory
condition proper f o r their future service.
8.2.2.1.2 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y t h e r e q u i r e d o p e r a t i o n a l
documentation (instruction a n d information material)
shall b e v e r i f i e d as b e i n g o n board, i n c l u d i n g :
approved i n f o r m a t i o n o n the ship loading (proceeding
f r o m s u r v i v a b i l i t y conditions) depending o n t h e ship
type, containing I n f o r m a t i o n o n Damaged T r i m a n d
Stability;
a p p r o v e d i n f o r m a t i o n o n safe c a r r i a g e o f c a r g o e s ,
including cargo plan;
approved date o n m a x i m u m permissible filling o f
tanks.
8.2.2.1.3 S h i p r e c o r d s a n d a c c o m p a n y i n g d o c u
ments, including ship l o g books shall be checked w i t h
regard t o proper functioning o f t h e cargo containment,
cargo h a n d l i n g systems a n d other equipment, technical
condition o f items, repairs a n d replacements, a n d
c o n f i r m a t i o n o f t h e fact t h a t t h e e m e r g e n c y s h u t d o w n
s y s t e m , as specified i n 8.2.2.5.2 h a s b e e n tested. T h e
hours p e r d a y o f reliquefaction plans o r t h e b o i l - o f f rate
and the inert gas c o n s u m p t i o n shall b e considered during
the s u r v e y . A v a i l a b i l i t y o fa copy o f the I G C C o d e o r the
rules c o n t a i n i n g t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e C o d e ( f o r ships
surveyed b y the Register, R u l e s for the Classification a n d
Construction o f Ships Carrying Laquefied Gases i n B u l k
and Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Ships Carrying Compressed N a t u r a l G a s ) o n board shall
be c o n f i r m e d .
8.2.2.1.4 T h e r e l e v a n t i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n
material, such as cargo plans, f i l l i n g l i m i t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r
cargo tanks, c o o l i n g d o w n procedures, e t c . s h a l l be
available o n board.
8.2.2.1.5 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e p r e f e r a b l y c a r r i e d o u t
during a loading o r discharging operation.
Access t o cargo tanks o r inerted cargo h o l d spaces
necessitating gas freeing is n o t n o r m a l l y necessary unless
r e q u i r e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r i n p a r t i c u l a r cases.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
8.2.2.1.6 S p a c e s a n d z o n e s u s e d i n c a r g o h a n d l i n g
operations (e.g. cargo c o n t r o l r o o m s , cargo p u m p a n d
compressor r o o m s , cargo h a n d l i n g m a c h i n e r y m o t o r
r o o m s , air-locks) shall b e e x a m i n e d w i t h respect t o
general condition a n d maintenance.
8.2.2.2 E x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l .
8.2.2.2.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
for t h e purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e
hull a n d piping are maintained i n a satisfactory
condition.
8.2.2.2.2 H u l l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d i t s c l o s i n g
appliances, as far as c a n b e seen;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f w a t e r t i g h t p e n e t r a t i o n s , a s f a r a s
practicable.
8.2.2.2.3 E x a m i n a t i o n o f w e a t h e r d e c k s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e screens o n vents t o a l l
hopper side tanks;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f b u n k e r a n d v e n t p i p i n g s y s t e m s .
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l c a r g o p u m p r o o m a n d c o m p r e s sor r o o m bulkheads f o r signs o f leakage o r fractures and, i n
particular, t h e sealing arrangements o f a l l penetrations o f
p u m p r o o m a n d compressor r o o m bulkheads;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n o f a l l p i p i n g
systems, except those covered b y 8.2.2.3, 8.2.2.4,
8.2.2.7, 8.2.2.8.
N o t e . F o r survey o f a i r pipes, f l a m e screens o n vents a n d
ventilators refer t o 2.2.3.8.6 t o 2.2.3.8.8, Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope".
8.2.2.2.4 S u r v e y o f s u s p e c t a r e a s .
Scope o f s u r v e y o f suspect areas i s g i v e n i n 7.3.2.4.
8.2.2.2.5 S c o p e o f s u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
Scope o f survey o f ballast tanks is g i v e n i n 7.3.2.6.1.
8.2.2.3 S u r v e y o f c a r g o - h a n d l i n g s y s t e m s .
8.2.2.3.1 T h e c a r g o p i p e s a n d m a c h i n e r y i n v o l v e d i n
carg o h a n d l i n g , i n c l u d i n g c a r go a n d p r o c e s s p i p i n g s y s t e m s ,
compensators, cargo heat exchangers, vapourizers,
p u m p s a n d cargo hoses, i n general, shall b e v i s u a l l y
e x a m i n e d a n d , as far as possible, i n operation.
8.2.2.3.2 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t h a t
emergency s h u t - d o w n valves at shore connections a n d
cargo tanks, a n d operation o f these valves w i t h automatic
s t o p p i n g o f cargo p u m p s a n d c o m p r e s s o r s i n case o f fire
are i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n . E m e r g e n c y v a l v e s s h a l l b e
tested w i t h o u t cargo f l o w i n t h e pipe lines.
8.2.2.3.3 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t h a t
spool pieces o r other approved equipment used f o r
segregation o f cargo are available a n d maintained i n a
satisfactory condition.
8.2.2.3.4 T h e r e q u i r e d d i s t a n c e p i e c e s f o r p i p i n g
separation shall b e v e r i f i e d as b e i n g o n board.
8.2.2.4 S u r v e y o f v e n t i n g s y s t e m .
8.2.2.4.1 V e n t i n g s y s t e m s f o r c a r g o t a n k s , i n t e r b a r r i e r
spaces ( f o r t a n k s o f t y p e A) s h a l l b e e x t e r n a l l y e x a m i n e d . I t
shall b e v e r i f i e d that t h e cargo t a n k r e l i e f v a l v e s are sealed
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8.2.2.10 M i s c e l l a n e o u s .
The following items shall be surveyed to verify their
c o n d i t i o n a n d correct functioning:
the means f o r ensuring t h e gas-tightness o f t h e
w h e e l h o u s e w i n d o w s a n d doors, side scuttles i n t h e e n d
bulkheads o f the superstructure a n d deckhouse facing t h e
cargo area o r stern l o a d i n g / u n l o a d i n g arrangements a n d
closing devices o f a l l a i r intakes a n d openings into
a c c o m m o d a t i o n , service a n d c o n t r o l spaces;
all side scuttles o f f i x e d t y p e i n w a y o f cargo area
and stern loading/unloading arrangements shall b e tested
for gas tightness;
the sealing arrangements f o r tanks o r tank domes
penetrating t h e decks o r tankovers;
drip trays o r i n s u l a t i o n f o r deck protection against
cargo leakage;
the arrangements for heating hull structural elements,
if provided;
electrical b o n d i n g o f cargo p i p i n g systems;
arrangements f o r burning gas boil-off, including
alarms a n d safety systems.
8.2.2.11 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f a n n u a l s u r v e y
o f a l l parts o f t h e ship, as r e q u i r e d b y 2 . 2 o f Part I I
"Survey Schedule a n d Scope" a n d b y 8.2.2.1 t o 8.2.2.10
o f this Part, validity o f a l l ship documents a n d t h e
International Certificate o f Fitness f o r t h e Carriage o f
L i q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k is endorsed.
8.3 I N T E R M E D I A T E
SURVEY
8.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
8.3.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e h e l d a t o r
between either t h e second o r third annual survey.
8.3.1.2 T h o s e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , w h i c h
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y s ,
m a y b e surveyed either at o r between t h e second a n d
third annual survey.
8.3.1.3 A s u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g s h a l l b e h e l d
prior t o the commencement o f the survey.
8.3.1.4 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces are n o t acceptable.
8.3.2 S c o p e .
8.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
8.3.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o s u r v e y s a n d tests r e q u i r e d
b y 8 . 2 , t h e i t e m s s p e c i f i e d i n 8.3.2.3 t o 8 . 3 . 2 . 7 s h a l l b e
surveyed at t h e second o r third annual survey, irrespective
o f the ship age, unless expressly p r o v i d e d otherwise.
Intermediate s u r v e y supplements t h e previous an
n u a l survey b y operational testing o f the cargo handling
controls, automatic c o n t r o l devices, alarms a n d safety
systems t o v e r i f y their correct functioning.
8.3.2.1.2 S u r v e y s a n d t e s t s a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y
s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h t h e ship i n a gas-free c o n d i t i o n .
8.3.2.1.3 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l , k e e l s , s e a c h e s t s w i t h
gratings, rudders a n d propellers i n d r y dock is a n integral
part o f intermediate survey.
8.3.2.2 H u l l s u r v e y .
8.3.2.2.1 T h e s c o p e o f t h e s e c o n d o r t h i r d a n n u a l
survey shall be extended t o include the following:
ballast tanks:
.1 f o r s h i p s b e t w e e n 5 a n d 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , a n o v e r a l l
survey o f representative ballast tanks shall b e carried out.
I f there i s n o hard protective coating, soft o r semi-hard
coating o r P O O R coating condition, t h e examination
shall b e extended t o other ballast tanks o f the same type;
.2 f o r s h i p s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f
all ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t ;
.3 i f s u c h e x a m i n a t i o n s r e v e a l n o v i s i b l e s t r u c t u r a l
defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d t o v e r i f i c a t i o n
that t h e corrosion prevention system remains efficient;
.4 f o r b a l l a s t t a n k s , e x c l u d i n g d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ,
i f there i s n o hard protective coating, soft o r semi-hard
coating, o r P O O R coating condition a n d i t is n o t
renewed, t h e tanks i n question shall be internally
examined at annual intervals;
.5 d o u b l e b o t t o m b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e r e t h e r e i s n o h a r d
protective coating, soft o r semi-hard coating, o r P O O R
coating condition a n d i t is n o t renewed, t h e tanks i n
question m a y be internally examined at annual intervals.
8.3.2.2.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys at intermediate s u r v e y are g i v e n i n Table 8.3.2.2.2.
8.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f c a r g o h a n d l i n g s y s t e m s a n d t a n k s .
8.3.2.3.1 T h e p i p i n g a n d m a c h i n e r y , u s e d i n c a r g o
handling, including cargo a n d process piping systems,
compensators, cargo heat exchangers, p u m p s a n d
compressors shall be visually examined.
8.3.2.3.2 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d t h a t s h i p c a r g o h o s e s
and flexible joints are o f a n approved type a n d are i n a
satisfactory c o n d i t i o n . H o s e s shall b e pressure tested a n d
tested f o r electric c o n d u c t i v i t y at t h e second o r t h i r d
annual survey.
8.3.2.3.3 T h e p i p i n g o n t h e o p e n d e c k u s e d i n
operation o f the ship (for cargo, o i l fuel a n d w a t e r ballast
transfer) shall b e surveyed t o ensure that i t i s m a i n t a i n e d
i n a satisfactory condition.
8.3.2.3.4 F o r g a s c a r r i e r s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , w h i c h
carry cargoes different f r o m those indicated i n t h e
International Certificate o f Fitness f o r t h e Carriage o f
Liquefied Gases i n B u l k , t w o cargo tanks shall be
i n t e r n a l l y s u r v e y e d as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r
for t h e tanks, w h i c h f o r m part o f t h e ship structure, as
w e l l as double b o t t o m a n d ballast tanks, i f a n y , as
deemed necessary b y the surveyor.
8.3.2.3.5 T h e p i p i n g i n t h e c a r g o t a n k s s h a l l b e
surveyed t o verify its satisfactory condition.
8.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f t h e v e n t i n g s y s t e m .
8.3.2.4.1 I f c a r g o t a n k s a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h r e l i e f
valves w i t h non-metallic membranes i nthe m a i n o r pilot
valves, such non-metallic membranes shall be replaced
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
T a b l e 8.3.2.2.2
Table o fthe m i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t hull
intermediate surveys o f liquefied gas carriers
S u r v e y o f ships
10 < a g e < 1 5
S u r v e y o f ships
A g e > 15
1 , 2
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8.3.2.5.3 G a s d e t e c t i o n e q u i p m e n t , i n c l u d i n g i n d i c a
t i o n a n d alarms, shall b e verified for correct functioning.
Gas detectors shall b e calibrated o r verified w i t h sample
gases.The piping o f the gas detection system shall be
visually inspected f o r corrosion a n d d a m a g e . T h e
integrity o f t h e suction pipes b e t w e e n suction points
a n d a n a l y z i n g units s h a l l b e verified as far as possible.
8.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t .
O v e r a l l s u r v e y o f electrical equipment a n d cables i n
gas-dangerous spaces a n d zones, such as cargo p u m p
r o o m s a n d zones adjacent to cargo tanks, shall b e carried
out t o detect defective electrical e q u i p m e n t o f a certified
safe t y p e , i m p r o p e r l y i n s t a l l e d w i r i n g , n o n - a p p r o v e d
lighting a n d fixtures, a n d dead-end wiring; insulation
resistance o f circuits s h a l l b e tested.
Particular attention shall be given t o the following:
protective earthing (random checking shall be
carried out);
integrity o f safety enclosures;
damage o f outer sheath o f cables;
functional testing o f pressurized equipment a n d o f
associated alarms;
testing o f systems f o r de-energizing non-certified
safe e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t l o c a t e d i n spaces p r o t e c t e d b y
air-locks, such as electrical m o t o r r o o m s , cargo c o n t r o l
r o o m s , etc.;
measurements o f i n s u l a t i o n r e s i s t a n c e . S u c h mea
surements shall be made o n l y w h e n the ship is i n the gasfree o r i n e r t e d c o n d i t i o n . ( W h e r e p r o p e r records o f
measurements are maintained consideration m a y be
g i v e n t o accepting recent i n s u l a t i o n resistance readings
b y t h e ship's c r e w ) .
W h e n t h e s h i p i s i n a gas-free c o n d i t i o n , i t s h a l l b e
verified that cargo tanks are electrically bonded w i t h the hull.
N o t e . R e f e r also t o 2.2.7.9, 2.3.4 and 2.4.7.10, Part I I " S u r v e y
Schedule a n d Scope".
8.3.2.7 S u r v e y o f i n e r t g a s s y s t e m .
T h e inert gas s y s t e m shall be tested i n compliance
w i t h t h e procedure approved b y t h e Register.
8.3.2.8 C o m p l e t i o n o f s u r v e y .
I f the requirements o f the International Code for the
Construction and Equipment o f Ships Carrying Liquefied
Gases i n B u l k are m e t a n d u p o n satisfactory c o m p l e t i o n
o f t h e survey, t h e Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate a n d t h e Cargo Ship Safety E q u i p m e n t
Certificate issued t o t h e ship are endorsed.
U p o n satisfactory results o f intermediate survey t h e
International Certificate o f Fitness f o r the Carriage o f
Liquefied Gases i n B u l k a n d International Certificate o f
Fitness for the Carriage o f Dangerous Chemicals i n B u l k
are endorsed.
8.3.2.9 M i s c e l l a n e o u s .
Instrumentation and safety systems for b u r n i n g cargo
as f u e l s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 8.3.2.5.1.
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8.4 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
8.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
8.4.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t 5 y e a r s
intervals t o renew the Classification Certificate.
8.4.1.2 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n 5 years f r o m t h e date o f t h e initial classification
s u r v e y a n d t h e r e a f t e r w i t h i n 5 y e a r s f r o m t h e credited date
o f t h e previous special s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , a n extension o f
class o f 3 m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e 5 t h y e a r c a n b e
g r a n t e d i n e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class w i l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l
survey before t h e extension w a s granted.
8.4.1.3 F o r s u r v e y s c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 3 m o n t h s b e f o r e
the e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f
class w i l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y .
For surveys completed m o r e t h a n 3 m o n t h s before t h e
e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y , t h e p e r i o d o f class w i l l
start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
8.4.1.4 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
fourth annual survey a n d b e progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e fifth anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
survey is c o m m e n c e d prior t o t h e fourth annual survey, t h e
entire s u r v e y shall b e completed w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s i f such
w o r k i s t o b e credited t o t h e special survey.
8.4.1.5 A s u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g s h a l l b e h e l d
prior t o the commencement o f the survey.
8.4.1.6 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces are n o t acceptable.
8.4.2 S c o p e .
8.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
In addition t o surveys made i n compliance w i t h the
requirements o f 2 . 4 , Part I I "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope" a n d 8.3 o f this Part, t h e surveys specified
i n 8.4.2.2 t o 8.4.2.15 shall b e carried o u t .
8.4.2.2 H u l l s u r v e y .
8.4.2.2.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
to t h e requirements o f t h e a n n u a l surveys, e x a m i n a t i o n ,
tests a n d c h e c k s o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e h u l l
a n d related p i p i n g , as r e q u i r e d i n 8.4.2.2.3, a r e i n a
satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d f i t f o r t h e intended purpose f o r
t h e n e w p e r i o d o f class o f 5 y e a r s t o b e a s s i g n e d , s u b j e c t t o
proper maintenance a n d operation and t o periodical surveys
b e i n g c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
8.4.2.2.2 B a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g d o u b l e b o t t o m
tanks, p u m p rooms, compressor rooms, pipe tunnels,
cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo tanks, decks
and outer hull shall be examined, a n d this examination
shall be supplemented b y thickness measurements a n d
testing as r e q u i r e d i n 8.4.2.6 a n d 8.4.2.7, t o ensure that
the structural integrity remains effective.
The a i m o f the examination is t o discover substantial
corrosion, significant d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r
other structural deterioration, that m a y b e present.
in Service
8.4.2.2.3 A l l p i p i n g s y s t e m s w i t h i n t h e a b o v e s p a c e s
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested t o w o r k i n g
pressure t o attending surveyor's satisfaction t o ensure
that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
8.4.2.2.4 T h e s u r v e y s c o p e o f b a l l a s t t a n k s c o n v e r t e d
to v o i d spaces s h a l l b e specially considered i n r e l a t i o n t o
the requirements f o r ballast tanks.
N o t e . S u r v e y o f automatic airpipe heads shall b e carried o u t
in compliance w i t h t h erequirements o fPart I I "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope".
8.4.2.3 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
8.4.2.3.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e a p a r t o f t h e
special s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys a n d
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , as a p p l i c a b l e , o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s
o f the ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t already
p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f surveys i n d r y d o c k i s described
i n 2 . 5 , P a r t I I " S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f the ballast tanks are considered t o b e
the parts b e l o w light ballast w a t e r line.
8.4.2.4 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
8.4.2.4.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n
prevention system o f ballast tanks shall be e x a m i n e d . F o r
tanks used f o r w a t e r ballast, e x c l u d i n g double b o t t o m
tanks, where a hard protective coating is found i n P O O R
c o n d i t i o n a n d i t i s n o t renewed, w h e r e soft o r semi-hard
coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective
coating w a s n o t applied from time o f construction, t h e
tanks i n question shall be examined at annual intervals.
T h i c k n e s s measurements shall b e carried o u t as d e e m e d
necessary b y the surveyor.
W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f hard protective coating is
f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast double b o t t o m tanks a n d i t i s n o t
r e n e w e d , w h e r e a soft o r s e m i - h a r d coating h a s b e e n
applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective coating w a s n o t applied
f r o m the t i m e o f construction, the tanks i n question m a y be
examined at annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary
b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists,
thickness measurements shall b e carried out.
8.4.2.4.2 W h e r e t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n b a l l a s t
tanks i s f o u n d t o be i n a G O O D condition, t h e scope o f
close-up survey a n d thickness measurements m a y be
specially considered.
8.4.2.5 S c o p e o f o v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
8.4.2.5.1 A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l t a n k s a n d s p a c e s ,
excluding fuel oil, lube o i l a n d fresh w a t e r tanks, shall be
carried o u t at each special survey.
N o t e . A n overall survey o ffuel o i l , lube o i l a n d fresh water
tanks, shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 2.4.2.2.3, Part I I
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
8.4.2.5.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 8.4.2.5.2.
8.4.2.5.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p
s u r v e y as d e e m e d necessary t a k i n g into account t h e
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8.4.2.5.2
Special survey N o . 1
(age < 5 )
One
w e b frame
i n a
representative ballast tank o f
the topside, h o p p e r side a n d
d o u b l e h u l l side t y p e .
O n e transverse bulkhead i n a
ballast t a n k
1
Special survey N o . 2
(5 < age < 1 0 )
8.4.2.6.5 M e a s u r e m e n t s o f r e s i d u a l h u l l m e m b e r
scantlings shall b e carried out, i f f o u n d necessary b y t h e
surveyor, o n the basis o f the results o f their e x a m i n a t i o n .
8.4.2.6.6 N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g o f t h e m a i n s t r u c t u r a l
m e m b e r s , t a n k s h e l l a n d h i g h l y stressed parts, i n c l u d i n g
w e l d e d connections, s h a l l b e carried o u t , as d e e m e d
necessary b y the s u r v e y o r t o supplement cargo t a n k survey.
H o w e v e r , f o r tanks type C , this does n o t m e a n that non
destructive testing c a n b e dispensed w i t h totally.
T h e f o l l o w i n g items are considered as h i g h l y
N o t e . E x a m i n a t i o n o f automatic air pipe heads shall b e carried
s
t
r
e
s
sed parts:
out i n accordance w i t h the requirements o fTable 2.4.2.7.1, Part I I
"Survey Schedule a n d Scope".
cargo t a n k supports a n d anti-rolling/anti-pitching
devices;
8.4.2.6 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
Y-connections between tank shell a n d longitudinal
8.4.2.6.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h i c k n e s s
bulkheads;
measurements at special survey are g i v e n i n Ta
w e b frames o r stiffening rings;
ble 8.4.2.6.1.
dome a n d sump connections t o tank shell;
swash bulkhead boundaries a n d attachments;
8.4.2.6.2 T h e S u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t h i c k n e s s
f o u n d a t i o n s f o r t h e p u m p s , t o w e r s , ladders, etc.;
measurements as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y . W h e n thickness
pipe connections.
measurements indicate substantial corrosion, t h e extent
o f thickness measurements shall be increased t o
8.4.2.6.7 F o r i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s o f t y p e t h e e x t e n t
d e t e r m i n e t h e extent o f areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n .
o f non-destructive testing shall be given i n a programme
T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e u s e d as guidance f o r these
specially prepared f o r t h e tank design.
additional thickness measurements.
8.4.2.7 E x t e n t o f t a n k t e s t i n g .
8.4.2.6.3 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
8.4.2.7.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f w a t e r b a l l a s t t a n k s a n d
coatings are found t o b e i n a G O O D condition, the extent
deep tanks used f o r w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e cargo area
o f thickness measurement according t o Table 8.4.2.6.1
shall b e pressure t e s t e d . F o r fuel o i l tanks, t h e
m a y be specially considered.
representative tanks s h a l l b e pressure tested.
8.4.2.6.4 T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
8.4.2.7.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g ,
the largest reductions a r e suspected t o occur o r are
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y .
revealed from deck plating measurements.
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8.4.2.6.1
Special survey
No.2
5 <age<10
Special survey
No.3
10 < a g e < 1 5
Special survey
No.4 a n d subsequent
age < 1 5
O n e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g f o r t h e W i t h i n t h e cargo area:
W i t h i n t h e cargo
W i t h i n t h e cargo
full b e a m o f the ship w i t h i n
each deck plate;
area:
area:
0 , 5 L amidships i n w a y o f a ballast one transverse section w i t h i n 0 , 5 L each deck plate;
each deck plate;
tank, i f any
amidships i n w a y o f ballast tank, t w o transverse sections
three transverse sections
i f any.
each b o t t o m plate;
all w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes.
Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes
Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes duct k e e l plating.
outside t h e cargo area
outside t h e cargo area
A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes,
length
1 ;
1 ;
full
Measurements, f o r general
assessment a n d recording o f
corrosion pattern, o f those
structural m e m b e r s subject t o
close-up survey according t o
Table 8.4.2.5.2
Measurements, f o r general
assessment a n d recording o f
corrosion pattern, o f those
structural m e m b e r s subject t o
close-up survey according t o
Table 8.4.2.5.2
Measurements, f o r general
assessment a n d recording o f
corrosion pattern, o f those
structural m e m b e r s subject t o
close-up survey according t o
Table 8.4.2.5.2
Measurements,
f o r general
assessment a n d recording o f
corrosion pattern, o fthose structural
m e m b e r s subject t o close-up survey
according t o Table 8.4.2.5.2
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
8.4.2.7.3 T a n k t e s t i n g o f f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e
carried out w i t h a head o f liquid t o the highest point that
liquid w i l l rise under service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o f
fuel o i l tanks m a y be specially considered based o n a
satisfactory external e x a m i n a t i o n o f the tank boundaries,
and a c o n f i r m a t i o n f r o m t h e master stating that t h e
pressure testing h a s been carried o u t according t o t h e
requirements w i t h satisfactory results.
8.4.2.7.4 T h e t i g h t n e s s o f a l l c a r g o t a n k s s h a l l b e
checked b y a procedure approved b y t h e Register.
P r o v i d e d that the effectiveness o f t h e ship's gas detection
equipment has been confirmed, i t is acceptable t o utilize
t h i s e q u i p m e n t f o r t h e tightness test o f i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s
b e l o w deck.
F o r i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s o f t y p e C t h e test pressure i n
t h e u p p e r part o f t h e t a n k s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 1,25 t i m e s
the M A R V S .
8.4.2.7.5. A t t h e 2 n d , 4 t h , 6 t h , e t c . s p e c i a l s u r v e y s a l l
independent tanks o f type C shall be hydraulically o r
h y d r o - p n e u m a t i c a l l y t e s t e d t o 1,25 t i m e s t h e M A R V S a t t h e
upper edge o f t h e t a n k a n d thereafter non-destructively
tested i n accordance w i t h 8.4.2.6.6 a n d 8.4.2.6.7 o r t h e y
shall b e subjected t o a t h o r o u g h , planned non-destructive
t e s t i n g . T h i s testing shall b e carried out i n accordance w i t h
the p r o g r a m m e specially prepared for t h e tank design.
I f a special p r o g r a m m e o f non-destructive testing
does n o t exist, t h e f o l l o w i n g applies:
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tolerance, %
0 1,5
1,5 3 , 0
more than 3,0
+ 10
+ 6
+ 3
8.4.2.8.2 P r e s s u r e / v a c u u m r e l i e f v a l v e s , r u p t u r e
discs a n d other pressure r e l i e f devices f o r interbarrier
spaces a n d h o l d spaces s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d , i f necessary
opened u p a n d tested depending o n their design.
8.4.2.9 S u r v e y o f e l e c t r i c a l b o n d i n g .
A t h u l l and cargo tank survey i t shall b e verified that
cargo tanks are electrically b o n d e d t o t h e hull.
8.4.2.10 S u r v e y o f p i p i n g s y s t e m s .
8.4.2.10.1 T h e c a r g o , l i q u i d n i t r o g e n a n d p r o c e s s
p i p i n g systems, i n c l u d i n g valves, actuators, compensa
tors, e t c . s h a l l b e opened u p f o r s u r v e y . I n s u l a t i o n shall
be r e m o v e d , as d e e m e d necessary, t o ascertain t h e
c o n d i t i o n o f the pipes.
W e l d e d seams at branch connections and bends shall
be tested b y m e t h o d s o f non-destructive testing f o r
detection o f cracks.
I f t h e v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n raises d o u b t a s t o t h e i n t e g r i t y
o f t h e p i p e l i n e s , a p r e s s u r e test a t 1,25 t i m e s t h e M A R V S
for t h e pipeline shall b e carried o u t . A f t e r assembly t h e
complete p i p i n g systems shall b e tested for leaks.
8.4.2.10.2 C a r g o p u m p s , c o m p r e s s o r s , p r o c e s s
pressure vessels, l i q u i d n i t r o g e n tanks, heat exchangers
and other components, including prime movers, used i n
in Service
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8.4.2.16.4 A l l i n s t a l l a t i o n s f o r h e a t i n g o f h u l l
structures shall b e checked for proper functioning.
8.4.2.17 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y o f a l l
parts o f the ship i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
the present Section and 2.4, Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope", t h e Classification Certificate, International
Certificate o f Fitness for the Carriage o f Liquefied Gases
i n B u l k , as w e l l as other d o c u m e n t s prescribed b y t h e
R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea
G o i n g Ships a n d international conventions, are issued t o
the ship.
8.5 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
8.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e g a r d i n g p r e p a r a t i o n t o s u r v e y
are g i v e n i n 1.3.
8.6 P R O C E D U R E S F O R T H I C K N E S S
MEASUREMENTS
8.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e g a r d i n g t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r
thickness measurements o f h u l l structures are described
i n 1.5.
T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e g a r d i n g t h e procedure f o r certifica
tion o f firms engaged i n thickness measurements are
g i v e n i n 1.6.
8.7 S U R V E Y S B E F O R E A N D A F T E R T H E F I R S T
VOYAGE
LOADED
8.7.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
T h i s paragraph applies t o a l l t h e ships carrying
l i q u e f i e d n a t u r a l gases ( L N G ) i n b u l k , w h i c h h a v e
satisfactorily completed gas trials.
8.7.2 C e r t i f i c a t i o n .
The f o l l o w i n g initial certificated shall be "condi
tionally" issued at d e l i v e r y subject t o satisfactory
c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e first cargo l o a d i n g a n d u n l o a d i n g
survey requirements b e l o w i n the presence o f a surveyor:
.1 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e ;
.2 C e r t i f i c a t e o f F i t n e s s f o r t h e C a r r i a g e o f L i q u e f i e d
Gases i n Bulk.
N o t e . T h e conditions m a y either b e stated i n the Classification
Certificate o r issued as a c o n d i t i o n o f class/outstanding r e c o m m e n d a t i o n i n t h e ship's Class Status.
8.7.3 S u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s .
8.7.3.1 F i r s t l o a d i n g ( c o n s i d e r e d t o b e f u l l l o a d i n g ) :
.1 p r i o r i t y t o b e g i v e n t o l a t t e r s t a g e s o f l o a d i n g
( a p p r o x i m a t e l y last 6 h o u r s ) ;
.2 r e v i e w c a r g o l o g s a n d a l a r m r e p o r t s ;
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.3 w i t n e s s s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
gas d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m ;
cargo c o n t r o l a n d m o n i t o r i n g systems such as l e v e l
gauging equipment, temperature sensors, pressure
gauges, cargo p u m p s a n d compressors, proper c o n t r o l
o f cargo heat exchangers, i f operating, etc;
nitrogen generating plant o r inert gas generator,
i f operating;
nitrogen pressure c o n t r o l s y s t e m f o r insulation,
interbarrier, a n d a n n u l a r spaces, i f o p e r a t i n g ;
cofferdam heating system, i f operating;
reliquefaction plant, i f fitted;
equipment fitted f o r t h e b u r n i n g o f cargo vapors
such as boilers, engines, gas c o m b u s t i o n units, etc.,
i f operating;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f o n - d e c k c a r g o p i p i n g s y s t e m s
including expansion a n d supporting arrangements;
.5 w i t n e s s t o p p i n g o f f p r o c e s s f o r c a r g o t a n k s i n c l u d i n g
high level alarms activated during n o r m a l loading;
.6 a d v i s e m a s t e r t o c a r r y o u t c o l d s p o t e x a m i n a t i o n
o f the h u l l a n d external insulation during transit voyage
to u n l o a d i n g port.
8.7.3.2 F i r s t u n l o a d i n g :
.1 p r i o r i t y t o b e g i v e n t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f
u n l o a d i n g ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y first 4 - 6 h o u r s ) ;
.2 w i t n e s s e m e r g e n c y s h u t d o w n s y s t e m t e s t i n g p r i o r
to c o m m e n c e m e n t o f u n l o a d i n g ;
.3 r e v i e w c a r g o l o g s a n d a l a r m r e p o r t s ;
.4 w i t n e s s s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
gas d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m ;
cargo c o n t r o l a n d m o n i t o r i n g systems such as l e v e l
gauging equipment, temperature sensors, pressure
gauges, cargo p u m p s a n d compressors, proper c o n t r o l
o f cargo heat exchangers, i f operating, etc;
nitrogen generating plant o r inert gas generator,
i f operating;
nitrogen pressure c o n t r o l s y s t e m f o r insulation,
interbarrier, a n d a n n u l a r spaces, as applicable;
o n m e m b r a n e vessels, v e r i f y that the readings o f the
cofferdam a n d inner h u l l temperature sensors are n o t
b e l o w the a l l o w a b l e temperature for the selected grade o f
s t e e l . R e v i e w previous readings;
cofferdam heating system, i f operating;
reliquefaction plant a n d r e v i e w o f records f r o m
previous voyage;
equipment fitted f o r t h e b u r n i n g o f cargo vapors
such as boilers, engines, gas c o m b u s t i o n units, etc.,
i f operating.
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f o n - d e c k c a r g o p i p i n g s y s t e m s
including expansion a n d supporting arrangements;
.6 o b t a i n w r i t t e n s t a t e m e n t f r o m t h e m a s t e r t h a t t h e
cold spot e x a m i n a t i o n w a s carried o u t d u r i n g t h e transit
voyage a n d f o u n d s a t i s f a c t o r y . W h e r e possible, t h e
s u r v e y o r s h a l l e x a m i n e selected spaces.
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9.4 S P E C I A L S U R V E Y
9.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
9.3.1 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y p a r t i c u l a r a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e
g i v e n t o t h e condition o f watertight closures i n ship
subdivision bulkheads, their drives, alarms at ship
control stations, closing appliances o f openings i n shell
plating, securing devices, door drives, watertight door
arrangement plans for being i n the wheelhouse.
9.3.2 O n passenger r o - r o ships, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
requirements i n 2.2.3.5.1 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope" w i t h t h e p u r p o s e o f c o n f i r m i n g t h e f i t c o n d i t i o n o f
c l o s i n g s appliances o f o p e n i n g s i n t h e h u l l s h e l l p l a t i n g t h e
f o l l o w i n g i t e m s o f b o w , side a n d s t e r n d o o r s s h a l l b e checked:
9.4.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
specified i n 2.4 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope"
a n d 9.3 o f t h i s P a r t , w a t e r t i g h t d o o r s i n w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s
s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested a n d , w h e r e necessary, s h a l l b e
tested for tightness; closing appliances o f doors i n the outer
c o n t o u r o f t h e s h i p s h a l l b e c h e c k e d a n d tested f o r t i g h t n e s s ;
d e v i c e s t o secure l i f t i n g s e c t i o n s t o t h e h u l l a n d c l o s i n g d o w n appliances w i t h drives shall b e submitted i n a
disassembled condition, i f required b y the surveyor.
9.4.2 A l l s i g n a l l i n g s y s t e m s o f c l o s i n g t h e d o o r s i n
the h u l l outer contour, i n w a t e r t i g h t a n d fire bulkheads
w i t h e x a m i n a t i o n o f boards a n d cables shall b e checked.
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
9.4.3 S u r v e y o f t h e u n d e r w a t e r h u l l , k e e l s , s e a c h e s t s
w i t h gratings, active stabilizers ( i f provided), rudders a n d
propellers is a n integral part o f special s u r v e y o f the ship.
9.4.4 O n p a s s e n g e r r o - r o s h i p s , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
requirements o f 2.4.3.2, Part I I "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope", w i t h the purpose o f c o n f i r m i n g the fit c o n d i t i o n
o f closings appliances o f openings i n t h e h u l l shell
plating t h e f o l l o w i n g items o f b o w , side a n d stern doors
stated i n 9.3.2, s h a l l b e checked.
D o o r watertightness shall be tested i n accordance
w i t h t h e requirements o f 2.4.3.2.5, Part I I "Survey
Schedule a n d Scope".
M o t o r vehicle securing appliances shall b e checked
i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f 2.4.3.10, Part I I
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
A n y defects i d e n t i f i e d i n t h e c o n d i t i o n o f b o w , side
and stern doors shall be eliminated prior t o t h e
c o m m e n c i n g o f t h e ship's operation.
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10.3 S U R V E Y
9.5 D R A W I N G U P S U R V E Y
RESULTS
9.5.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y s ,
depending o n the area a n d conditions o f navigation, the
documents prescribed b y the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships a n d S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
w i t h 1 9 8 1 a n d 1983 A m e n d m e n t s thereto areissued t o
passenger ships.
10 S U R V E Y S O F S P E C I A L P U R P O S E
10.1
SHIPS
GENERAL
10.1.1 S p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
requirements o f the Rules f o r the Classificationa n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships because they have been
developed w i t h regard t o requirements o f the Interna
t i o n a l C o d e f o r Special Purpose Ships, as amended.
10.1.2 I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r i s s u a n c e o f t h e R e g i s t e r
documents t o special purpose ships are specified i n
A n n e x 12 t othe Guidelines.
10.2 D E F I N I T I O N S A N D E X P L A N A T I O N S
10.2.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e p r e s e n t C h a p t e r t h e
f o l l o w i n g definitions have been adopted.
S p e c i a l p e r s o n n e l are a l l persons o n board
w h o are n o t passengers o r m e m b e r s o f the c r e w o r
children under o n e year o f age a n d w h o are carried o n
board due t o the special purpose o f the ship o r because o f
10.3.1 A t s u r v e y o f s p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p s t h e
requirements set forth i n Part I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " , as
w e l l as 2 . 2 t o 2 . 4 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope"
shall be totally met.
10.4 R E G I S T E R
DOCUMENTS
10.4.1 S p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p s e n g a g e d i n i n t e r n a
tional voyages shall have, i n addition to the International
Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate, valid statutory
d o c u m e n t s d r a w n u p as f o l l o w s :
as f o r a c a r g o s h i p ( w i t h i s s u a n c e o f t h e E x e m p t i o n
Certificate, i f necessary) f o r special purpose ships
carrying n o t m o r e t h a n 5 0 persons o f special personnel
(not m o r e t h a n 6 0 persons o f special personel, f o r ships
c o n s t r u c t e d after 13 M a y 2 0 0 8 ) ;
as f o r a p a s s e n g e r s h i p f o r s p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p s
carrying 5 0 persons a n d m o r e o f special personnel
(60 persons a n d m o r e o f special personnel f o r ships
constructed after 13 M a y 2 0 0 8 ) , p r o v i d e d t h e require
ments for stability, insubmersibility a n d p r o v i s i o n w i t h
life-saving appliances as f o r passenger ships are m e t .
I n t h i s case:
the w o r d s "Special purpose ship" shall b e also
w r i t t e n i n t h e r i g h t t o p corner o n t h e first page o f each
statutory document;
freeboard corresponding to a napproved subdivision
load line shall be indicated i n t h e Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate a n d Passenger Ship Safety
Certificate i n accordance w i t h regulation II-I/13
o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as amended.
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11 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S
CARRYING
NON-BULK DANGEROUS
11.1
in Service
GOODS
G E N E R A L
11.1.1 S h i p s i n t e n d e d f o r t h e c a r r i a g e o f n o n - b u l k
dangerous goods shall c o m p l y w i t h all the requirements
set f o r t h i n P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " a n d i n 2 . 2 a n d 2 . 4
o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
11.1.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o 1 1 . 1 . 1 , a s h i p s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d
to v e r i f y t h e c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e n a t i o n a l M a r i t i m e
Dangerous Goods Rules and Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
11.1.3 S h i p s e n g a g e d i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s w h o s e
k e e l w a s laid d o w n after 1 September 1 9 8 4 shall m e e t
the requirements o f regulation 5 4 o f chapter I I - 2 o f 1 9 8 1
Amendments to SOLAS-74/78.
11.2 S U R V E Y
11.2.1 S u r v e y o f t h e s h i p a i m e d t o i d e n t i f y a
possibility t o p e r m i t carriage o f dangerous goods shall
be based o n a n official application o f the s h i p o w n e r o r
his representative.
11.2.2 A t s u r v e y t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l v e r i f y t h a t t h e
ship design, i n c l u d i n g fire i n s u l a t i o n o f the engine r o o m
bulkheads, fire-fighting system, fire detection a n d
prevention, ventilation a n d bilge systems, electrical
equipment o n deck a n d i n holds, a i r sampling a n d
temperature measuring devices, fire-fighting equipment
and fireman's outfit c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f t h e
documents referred t o i n 11.1.2 a n d 11.1.3.
11.2.3 P r i o r t o s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e
submitted t o the surveyor:
d r a w i n g s o f structural fire protection;
diagrams o f fire-fighting systems;
diagrams o f fire detection a n d p r e v e n t i o n ;
diagrams o f cargo space v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m ;
diagrams o f cargo h o l d bilge systems;
schemes o f electric cable penetration t h r o u g h h o l d
and design enclosure o f electrical equipment i n holds a n d
i n t h e area o f holds o n deck w h e r e cargo c a n b e carried;
design conclusion ( i f required) o f a competent
organization concerning a possibility o f carriage o f
dangerous goods, approved b y t h e Register.
11.2.4 I f a d o c u m e n t c o n t a i n i n g a c o n d i t i o n a n a l y s i s o f
the ship intended f o r t h e carriage o f n o n - b u l k dangerous
goods f o r its compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f the
d o c u m e n t s r e f e r r e d t o i n 1 1 . 1 . 2 a n d 11.1.3, c o m p i l e d b y a n
organization recognized b y t h e Register is available o n
board, i t m a y b e taken into consideration at t h e survey.
11.2.5 B a s e d o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e c l a s s e s
a n d sub-classes o f dangerous goods, w h i c h m a y b e
11.3 R E G I S T E R
DOCUMENTS
11.3.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y , w h e n
requested b y the shipowner, the Register draws u p a n d
issues t h e documents referred t o i n 11.3.1.1 t o 11.3.1.3.
11.3.1.1 F o r s h i p s w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o
w e r e at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after
1 September 1 9 8 4 , t h e R e g i s t e r issues:
.1 f o r s h i p s e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s :
Certificate o f C o m p l i a n c e o f Construction a n d Equip
ment o f the Ship w i t h the Requirements o f Regulation 5 4
o f Chapter I I - 2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
( f o r m 2.1.17), except f o r Classes 6.2 a n d 7 ;
Report o n Survey o fthe Construction a n d Equip
ment o fthe Ship i n Compliance with the Requirements
o f Regulation 5 4 o f Chapter II-2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s
to S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 f o r issue o f t h e Certificate, f o r m 2.1.17
( f o r m 6.3.27), except f o r Classes 6.2 a n d 7 ;
Certificate o f Compliance o f the Construction a n d
Equipment o f the Ship with the Requirements o f
International M a r i t i m e Dangerous Goods Code and/or
National Regulations ( M O P O G Rules) (form 2.1.22)
for Classes 6.2 a n d 7 ;
Report o n Survey o fthe Construction a n d Equip
m e n t o f the Ship i naccordance w i t h the Requirements o f
International M a r i t i m e Dangerous Goods Code and/or
N a t i o n a l R e g u l a t i o n s ( M O P O G R u l e s ) f o r issue o f
Certificates (as p e r f o r m 2.1.22) o f C o m p l i a n c e o f t h e
Construction a n d Equipment o f the Ship w i t h the
Requirements o f the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code and/or N a t i o n a l Regulations ( M O P O G
Rules) ( f o r m 6.3.27) f o r Classes 6.2 a n d 7;
.2 f o r s h i p s n o t e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s :
Report o nSurvey o f the Ship forcompliance o f the
ship construction a n d equipment w i t h the requirements
o f 2.8, Part V I "Fire Protection" o fthe Rules for t h e
Classification a n d Construction o fSea-Going Ships for
the carriage o f dangerous goods o f Classes 1 5, 6 . 1 , 8
and 9 a n dthe requirements o f International Maritime
Dangerous Goods Code and/or N a t i o n a l Regulations
( M O P O G R u l e s ) t o t h e carriage o f dangerous goods o f
Classes 6.2 a n d 7 ( f o r m 6.3.10).
11.3.1.2 F o r s h i p s w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o
w e r e at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n before 1 Septem
ber 1 9 8 4 , t h e R e g i s t e r issues:
.1 f o r s h i p s e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s a n d
complying with the requirements o f Regulation 54,
Chapter I I - 2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s to S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , the
documents referred t o i n 11.3.1.1;
.2 f o r ships n o t engaged o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s b u t
complying w i t h t h e requirements o f 2.8, Part V I "Fire
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
P r o t e c t i o n " o f the R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n
o f S e a - G o i n g Ships, t h e d o c u m e n t s referred t o i n 11.3.1.2.
11.3.1.3 F o r ships w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o w e r e
at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n b e f o r e 1 S e p t e m b e r 1 9 8 4 ,
not complying w i t h t h e requirements o f Regulation 5 4 ,
Chapter I I - 2 o f 1 9 8 1 A m e n d m e n t s t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as
w e l l as 2 . 8 , Part V I " F i r e P r o t e c t i o n " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, t h e
Certificate o f Compliance o f Construction a n d E q u i p m e n t
o f the Ship w i t h t h e Requirements o f the International
M a r i t i m e Dangerous G o o d s C o d e and/or N a t i o n a l Regula
tions ( M O P O G R u l e s ) ( f o r m 2.1.22) for Classes 7 a n d 9,
as w e l l a s t h e R e p o r t o n S u r v e y o f t h e S h i p ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 0 )
for C o m p l i a n c e o f t h e Ship Construction a n d E q u i p m e n t
with t h e requirements o f t h e International M a r i t i m e
Dangerous Goods Code and/or N a t i o n a l Regulations
( M O P O G R u l e s ) ( f o r m 2.1.22) f o r Classes 1 t o 9.
12 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S F O R F I T N E S S
FOR CARRIAGE O F BULK CARGOES
OTHER THAN GRAIN
12.1
GENERAL
12.1.1 S h i p s e n g a g e d i n t h e c a r r i a g e o f b u l k c a r g o e s
other than grain shall meet all the requirements set forth
i n Part I "General Provisions", 2 . 2 t o 2 . 4 o f Part I I
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope" a n d applicable require
ments o f Section 5 o f this Part.
12.1.2 A t t h e r e q u e s t o f t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d u p o n
authorization o f the Flag Administration, i n addition
to 12.1.1, t h e ship shall be surveyed t o verify t h e
compliance w i t h the requirements of:
Parts A a n d B o f Chapter V I o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
referring t o carriage o f b u l k cargoes other t h a n grain;
C o d e o f Safe Practice f o r S o l i d B u l k Cargoes
( I M O B C Code);
Section 24.1 o f the International M a r i t i m e Dangerous
Goods Code ( I M D G Code);
n a t i o n a l R u l e s f o r Safe C a r r i a g e o f B u l k C a r g o e s b y Sea;
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g Ships, as t h e y relate t o t h e requirements f o r
safe c a r r i a g e o f b u l k c a r g o e s o t h e r t h a n g r a i n ( f o r s h i p s
w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r class).
T h e scope o f application o f the above-listed documents
a n d s c o p e o f s u r v e y s h a l l b e established i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r
case d e p e n d i n g o n t h e f l a g a n d class o f t h e s h i p i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request.
12.1.3 S h i p s e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s a n d
carrying dangerous goods i n bulk, w h i c h are classed b y
the B C C o d e as cargoes o f Classes 4 , 5 . 1 , 6 . 1 , 8 a n d 9,
w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o n o r after 1 September 1984,
shall c o m p l y w i t h t h erequirements o f Regulation 5 4 ,
Chapter I I - 2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s t oS O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 .
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12.2 S U R V E Y
12.2.1 W h e n t h e s h i p i s s u r v e y e d f o r f i t n e s s f o r
carriage o f b u l k cargoes other t h a n grain, w h i c h are listed
i n A p p e n d i c e s A , B a n d C o f t h e B C C o d e , as w e l l as
those w h i c h are n o t listed i n i t , t h e following
documentation shall be submitted to the surveyor:
Information o n Stability;
Supplement t o the above Information (approved b y
the Register), typical loading plans (approved b y t h e
Register o r a n organization recognized b y the Administ
ration o f the flag country) o r other similar documents, i f
available o n b o a r d . S u b m i s s i o n o f the documentation o n
the particular cargo f o r t h e s u r v e y i s n o t n e c e s s a r y . A l l
cargo holds a n d hatch covers are examined, reliability o f
their closing appliances shall b e verified;
Information o n Stability and Grain Loading (when
carrying b u l k cargoes, t h e transportation properties o f
w h i c h are similar t o those o f grain).
12.2.2 W h e n t h e s h i p i s s u r v e y e d f o r f i t n e s s f o r
carriage o f dangerous b u l k cargoes classified b y t h e
B C C o d e as Classes 4 , 5 . 1 , 6 . 1 , 8 a n d 9 i n a d d i t i o n
to 12.2.1 surveys shall be carried i n accordance
w i t h 11.2.
12.3 R E G I S T E R
DOCUMENTS
12.3.1 I n c a s e o f p o s i t i v e r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e
Register, as requested b y t h e shipowner, draws u p a n d
issues t h e documents specified i n 12.3.1.1 t o 12.3.1.3.
12.3.1.1 F o r s h i p s e n g a g e d i n c a r r i a g e o f a n y b u l k
cargoes other t h a n grain, t h e Register issues t h e
Certificate o f Fitness o f the Ship f o r t h e Carriage o f
B u l k Cargoes (form 2.1.18).
12.3.1.2 F o r s h i p s e n g a g e d i n c a r r i a g e o f d a n g e r o u s
chemicals i n b u l k listed i n A p p e n d i x B t o the B C Code
including either those classified as M H B (Materials
H a z a r d o u s o n l y i n B u l k ) o r t h o s e , w h i c h h a v e character
istics s i m i l a r t o characteristics o f such cargoes, i n
addition t o t h e documents referred t o i n 12.3.1.1, t h e
Register issues S u p p l e m e n t t o t h e Certificate o f Fitness
o f the Ship for the Carriage o f B u l k Cargoes (form 2.1.19
or 2.1.19.1).
12.3.1.3 F o r s h i p s e n g a g e d i n c a r r i a g e o f d a n g e r o u s
b u l k cargoes classified b y t h e B C C o d e as Classes 4 , 5 . 1 ,
6.1, 7, 8 a n d 9 i n addition t o the documents referred t o
i n 12.3.1.1 a n d 12.3.1.2, t h e Register issues:
.1 f o r ships w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o w e r e
at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after 1 S e p t e m
ber 1984, a n d e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s , docu
ments referred t o i n 11.3.1.1;
.2 f o r s h i p s w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o w e r e
at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n b e f o r e 1 S e p t e m b e r 1 9 8 4 ,
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13.4 W h e n b e r t h - c o n n e c t e d s h i p s a r e s u r v e y e d
particular attention shall b e g i v e n t o securing o f the ship
to shore facilities a n d anchor arrangement, w h i c h shall
ensure a n adequate a n c h o r a g e . T h e h u l l shall be surveyed
i n dock w i t h i n t h e t i m e specified i n 13.2.
14 H U L L S U R V E Y S O F C O N C R E T E
14.1
13 S U R V E Y S O F F L O A T I N G D O C K S ,
BERTH-CONNECTED SHIPS AND BARGES
13.1
G E N E R A L
13.2 S U R V E Y O F F L O A T I N G D O C K
HULLS
13.2.1 A t s u r v e y o f f l o a t i n g d o c k h u l l s s h a l l b e t a k e n
into account that t h e f o l l o w i n g structures are p r i m a r i l y
subject t o intensive corrosion:
b o t t o m areas o f w i n g w a l l s b e t w e e n p o n t o o n s ;
b o t t o m areas o f w i n g w a l l s i n w a y o f o p e n i n g s i n t h e
compartments flooded w i t h water;
l o w e r parts o f struts a n d braces, a n d brackets used
for their attachment t o t h e p o n t o o n s ;
structural m e m b e r s i n t h e area o f temperature
changes ( i n w a y o f boiler r o o m s a n d southern part o f
wing walls);
pontoon deck plating and underdeck members;
p o n t o o n a n d w i n g w a l l sides i n w a y o f their abutting
o n flange connections.
W h e r e substantial corrosion o f structural members i n
the supposed suspect areas i s f o u n d , m e a s u r e m e n t s o f
residual scantlings shall b e m a d e as d e e m e d necessary b y
the s u r v e y o r . F o r floating docks survey o f the outside o f
the ship's b o t t o m s h a l l b e carried o u t n o t later t h a n w i t h i n
15 y e a r s after c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d t h e n after 1 0 y e a r s . U s e
may be made o f t h e underwater television, diver's
inspections, i n t e r n a l i n s p e c t i o n data, c a l c u l a t i o n s o f t h e
organizations recognized b y t h e Register.
13.3 T e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f c a r g o h a n d l i n g g e a r s h a l l
be carried o u t i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e
Rules f o r t h e Cargo H a n d l i n g Gear o f Sea-Going Ships.
SHIPS
GENERAL
14.1.1 W h e n h u l l s o f c o n c r e t e s h i p s a r e s u r v e y e d t h e
requirements o f Part I "General Provisions" a n d o f 2.2
and 2.4 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope", h a v i n g
regard t o additions a n d amendments described i n this
S e c t i o n a s w e l l a s t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea
G o i n g Reinforced Concrete a n dComposite Ships a n d
Floating Docks shall be met.
14.2 S U R V E Y
14.2.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s p r o t e c t i v e p l a t i n g a n d
l i n i n g s at sides, aft b u l k h e a d s a n d decks s h a l l b e o p e n e d
u p t o e x a m i n e slabs h e r e u n d e r . T h e areas (sides, a f t
b u l k h e a d s , etc.), w h i c h are l i k e l y t o b e subject t o i m p a c t s
a n d areas affected b y h e a t i n g o r m e d i a h a r m f u l t o
concrete a n d reinforcing rods (alkalis, brines, p e t r o l e u m
products), shall be thoroughly examined.
A s applied t o concrete h u l l structures, s y m b o l " M "
showing the nature o f survey i n Table 2.1.1 o f Part I I
"Survey Schedule a n d Scope" means measurements o f
crack w i d t h a n d corrosive w e a r o f reinforcing rods.
14.2.2 A t s p e c i a l o r a n n u a l s u r v e y o f a c o n c r e t e s h i p
its d r y d o c k s u r v e y i s n o t r e q u i r e d , p r o v i d e d i n t e r n a l
examination o f the compartments shows that there are n o
defects, d a m a g e s a n d w a t e r leakage a n d diver's examina
tion o r in-water survey using underwater television
p r o v e s that there are n o defects o r damages.
14.3 T E C H N I C A L A S S E S S M E N T O F C O N D I T I O N
OF REINFORCED CONCRETE HULL STRUCTURES
14.3.1 M a i n d e f e c t s o f h u l l r e i n f o r c e d c o n c r e t e
structures t o b e revealed during s u r v e y are:
holes i n slabs o f plating;
flaking a n d chipping o f concrete protective layer;
cracks i n plates a n d f r a m i n g m e m b e r s ;
water a n d fuel penetration through plating;
corrosive w e a r o f concrete a n d reinforced rods.
A hole, crack, flaking a n d chipping i n reinforced
concrete h u l l structures shall b e repaired according t o a
procedure approved b y the Register.Surface cracks w i t h
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
15 H U L L S U R V E Y S
OF GLASS-REINFORCED PLASTIC
15.1
SHIPS
GENERAL
15.1.1 D u r i n g h u l l s u r v e y s o f g l a s s - r e i n f o r c e d p l a s t i c
ships g e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e s e R u l e s a n d o f P a r t X V I
" H u l l Structure a n d Strength o f Glass-Reinforced Plastic
Ships a n d Boats" o f the Rules for the Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships shall b e met.
16 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S C A R R Y I N G P A C K A G E D
IRRADIATED NUCLEAR FUEL,
PLUTONIUM AND HIGH-LEVEL
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
16.1
GENERAL
16.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n s e t s t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
additional items o f technical supervision, w h i c h are
specific t o t h e carriage o f packaged irradiated nuclear
fuel, p l u t o n i u m a n d h i g h level radioactive wastes
( I N F cargoes).
16.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R u l e s a p p l y t o a l l
ships irrespective o f t h e date o f c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d ship's
dimensions, i n c l u d i n g cargo ships b e l o w 5 0 0 gross
tonnage, c a r r y i n g I N F cargoes.
16.1.3 T h e s p e c i f i e d r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e a p p l i e d i n
addition t o t h e requirements o f classification surveys,
w h i c h a r e a p p l i c a b l e t o o t h e r i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l super
v i s i o n o n board t h e ship.
16.1.4 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s , t h e
ship shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e provisions o fthe N a t i o n a l
Regulations for M a r i n e Carriage o f Dangerous Cargoes
and o f the Rules forthe Classification and Construction
o f Sea-Going Ships.
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16.1.5 S h i p s e n g a g e d i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s s h a l l
also meet t h e requirements o f the International C o d e f o r
the Safe Carriage o f Packaged Irradiated N u c l e a r F u e l ,
Plutonium a n d H i g h - L e v e lRadioactive Wastes o n Board
Ships ( I N F Code) a n d the I M D G Code.
16.2 S U R V E Y
16.2.1 T h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p t o d e t e r m i n e t h e
possibility o f i t s being engaged i n t h e carriage o f
I N F cargoes, s h a l l b e carried o u t a t t h e o f f i c i a l request o f
t h e s h i p o w n e r . I t i n c l u d e s t h e s u r v e y o f ship's structure,
e q u i p m e n t a n d outfit, m a t e r i a l s , s t r u c t u r a l fire p r o t e c t i o n a n d
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g e q u i p m e n t a n d s y s t e m s , t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l
s y s t e m i n cargo spaces, electrical e q u i p m e n t , r a d i o l o g i c a l
p r o t e c t i o n , m e a n s o f cargo s t o w a g e t o d e t e r m i n e t h e s h i p
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e present R u l e s .
Prior to the survey, the following shall be submitted
to the surveyor:
a p p r o v e d ship's e m e r g e n c y p l a n ;
Information o n Damaged Stability approved b y the
Register;
d r a w i n g s o f structural fire protection;
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g plans;
diagrams o f cargo space v e n t i l a t i o n ;
cargo h o l d drainage plans;
design documentation o f the firm recognized b y the
Register c o n f i r m i n g t h e possibility o f the I N F cargoes
carriage, w h i c h i s approved b y t h e R S H e a d Office.
16.2.2 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o c o n f i r m
the ship compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 16.2.1.
16.3 R E G I S T E R
DOCUMENTS
16.3.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e
Register issues t h e documents specified i n 11.3.
16.3.2 F o r s h i p s e n g a g e d i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s
the International Certificate o f Fitness o f the Ship for the
Carriage o f I N F Cargoes (form 2.1.5) shall be issued i n
addition t o t h e documents specified i n 16.3.1. T h e
v a l i d i t y o f this Certificate shall n o t exceed 5 years.
17 S U R V E Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S T O B O W , S I D E ,
STERN DOORS, RAMPS AND INNER DOORS
OF RO-RO SHIPS
17.1
GENERAL
17.1.1 P r e s e n t p r o v i s i o n s a r e g i v e n i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f class s u r v e y s o f t h e s h i p ' s h u l l , m a c h i n e r y
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17.2 S P E C I A L
in Service
SURVEY
17.3 A N N U A L
17.2.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
to t h e requirements o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y as r e q u i r e d
i n 17.3, e x a m i n a t i o n , tests a n d c h e c k s o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t
to v e r i f y that t h e b o w , side, stern doors, r a m p s a n d i n n e r
doors are i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d considered able t o
r e m a i n i n compliance w i t h applicable requirements,
s u b j e c t t o p r o p e r m a i n t e n a n c e a n d o p e r a t i o n i n accor
dance w i t h the M a n u a l o n Operation a n d Repair o f D o o r s
in Shell Plating o rmanufacturer's recommendations a n d
the periodical s u r v e y s b e i n g carried o u t at t h e d u e dates
for t h e five year p e r i o d u n t i l t h e n e x t special survey.
17.2.2 T h e e x a m i n a t i o n s o f t h e d o o r s s h a l l b e
supplemented b y thickness measurements a n d testing t o
verify compliance w i t h applicable requirements so that
the structural a n d weathertight integrity r e m a i n effective.
The a i m o f the examination is t o identify corrosion,
significant d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r other
structural deterioration, that m a y b e present.
17.2.3 S c o p e o f s u r v e y o f b o w , s i d e , s t e r n d o o r s ,
r a m p s a n d inner doors.
17.2.3.1 O v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f t h e i t e m s a s
indicated i n 17.3.4.1.
17.2.3.2 N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g a n d t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t o n securing, support
ing a n d l o c k i n g devices, i n c l u d i n g w e l d i n g , t o t h e extent
considered necessary b y the s u r v e y o r . W h e n e v e r a crack
is f o u n d , a n e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h N D T s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n
the s u r r o u n d i n g area a n d for s i m i l a r i t e m s as considered
necessary b y the surveyor.
17.2.3.3 T h e m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e t h i c k n e s s d i
m i n u t i o n o f hinging arms, securing, supporting a n d
l o c k i n g devices shall b e determined i n accordance w i t h
A n n e x 2 as f o r p r i m a r y ships s t r u c t u r e s . A c t u a l w e a r
shall n o t t o b e m o r e t h a n 15 p e r cent o f t h e as-built
t h i c k n e s s o r t h e m a x i m u m c o r r o s i o n a l l o w a n c e , deter
m i n e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e R u l e s , w h i c h e v e r i s less.
C e r t a i n designs m a y b e subject t o i n d i v i d u a l surveyor's
special consideration.
17.2.3.4 C h e c k i n g t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f s e a l i n g
arrangements b y hose testing o r equivalent shall be
carried out.
17.2.3.5 C l e a r a n c e s o f h i n g e s , b e a r i n g s a n d t h r u s t
bearings shall be t a k e n . U n l e s s otherwise specified i n the
Manual o n Operation a n d Repair o f Doors i n Shell
Plating o r b y manufacturer's recommendation, the
SURVEY
17.3.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n t o
verify, as far as i s practicable, that t h e b o w , side, stern
doors, ramps a n d inner doors are maintained i n a
satisfactory condition.
17.3.2 C o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d t h a t n o
u n a p p r o v e d changes h a v e b e e n m a d e t o t h e b o w , side,
stern doors, r a m p s a n d i n n e r d o o r s since t h e last survey.
17.3.3 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d t h a t t h e f o l l o w i n g
documents are available o n board t h e ship:
.1 a p p r o v e d c o p y o f t h e M a n u a l o n O p e r a t i o n a n d
Repair o f D o o r s i n Shell Plating a n d a n y possible
modifications o f closing a n d securing devices included;
.2 d o c u m e n t e d o p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e s f o r c l o s i n g a n d
securing doors posted at appropriate places;
.3 r e g i s t r a t i o n b o o k o f m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r s o f
doors i n shell p l a t i n g . A t that i t shall b e c o n f i r m e d that
inspections i n the b o o k are registered properly b y the crew.
17.3.4 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y .
17.3.4.1 O v e r a l l e x a m i n a t i o n .
17.3.4.1.1 T h e o v e r a l l e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e per
formed o f the following:
structural a r r a n g e m e n t o f d o o r s i n c l u d i n g p l a t i n g , secon
d a r y stiffeners, p r i m a r y structure, h i n g i n g a r m s a n d w e l d i n g ;
shell structure surrounding t h e opening o f the doors
and t h e securing, supporting a n d l o c k i n g devices
including shell plating, secondary stiffeners, p r i m a r y
structure, a n d w e l d i n g ;
hinges a n d bearings, thrust bearings;
h u l l a n d d o o r side supports f o r securing, supporting
and l o c k i n g devices.
17.3.4.2 C l o s e - u p s u r v e y .
17.3.4.2.1 A s m i n i m u m t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s o f
securing, supporting a n d l o c k i n g devices shall b e subject
to close-up survey:
cylinder securing pins, supporting brackets, back-up
brackets (where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d connections;
hinge pins, supporting brackets, back-up brackets
(where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d connections;
l o c k i n g hooks, securing pins, supporting brackets,
back-up brackets (where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d
connections;
l o c k i n g pins, supporting brackets, back-up brackets
(where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d connections;
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17.3.4.7 F u n c t i o n t e s t o f t h e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m ( i f
any).
17.3.4.7.1 C h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f
the indication a n d audible alarm o n the navigation bridge
panel, according t o t h e selected f u n c t i o n "harbor/sea
voyage" a n d o n the operating panel, shall b e carried out,
including:
proper c o n d i t i o n o f sensors a n d protection f r o m
water, ice f o r m a t i o n a n d mechanical damage.
l a m p test f u n c t i o n o n b o t h panels.
17.3.4.7.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e c h e c k e d i n c l u d i n g :
verification that i t is n o t possible t o turn o f f the
indicator light o n b o t h panels;
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f f a i l safe p e r f o r m a n c e i s p r o v i d e d
according t o the procedure provided b y the M a n u a l o n
Operation and Repair o f Doors i n Shell Plating;
17.3.4.4 S e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t .
confirmation that p o w e r supply f o r indicator system
is s u p p l i e d b y t h e e m e r g e n c y source o r o t h e r secure
17.3.4.4.1 A n e x a m i n a t i o n o f p a c k i n g m a t e r i a l /
power supply a n d independent o f the p o w e r supply for
rubber gaskets a n d retaining bars o r channels, including
operating the doors.
welding shall be carried out.
17.3.4.8 T e s t o f w a t e r l e a k a g e d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m .
17.3.4.5 D r a i n a g e a r r a n g e m e n t .
17.3.4.8.1 T h e w a t e r l e a k a g e d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l
17.3.4.5.1 A n e x a m i n a t i o n o f d r a i n a g e a r r a n g e m e n t ,
including bilge w e l l s a n d drain pipes shall be carried out.
be tested i n c l u d i n g proper audible a l a r m o n t h e
17.3.4.5.2 A t e s t o f t h e b i l g e s y s t e m b e t w e e n t h e
navigation bridge panel a n d o n the engine control r o o m
inner a n d outer doors shall b e carried out.
panel, according t o t h e procedure provided b y t h e
Manual o n Operation a n d Repair o f Doors i n Shell
17.3.4.6 F u n c t i o n t e s t o f d o o r s .
Plating.
17.3.4.6.1 C h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f
the b o w , inner, side shell a n d stern doors d u r i n g a
17.3.4.9 T e s t o f t e l e v i s i o n s u r v e i l l a n c e s y s t e m .
complete opening and closing operation shall be made,
17.3.4.9.1 T h e t e l e v i s i o n s u r v e i l l a n c e s y s t e m s h a l l
as a p p l i c a b l e , i n c l u d i n g :
be tested i n c l u d i n g proper i n d i c a t i o n o n t h e n a v i g a t i o n
bridge m o n i t o r a n d o n the engine control r o o m monitor.
proper w o r k i n g o f the hinging arms and hinges;
proper engagement o f the thrust bearings;
17.3.4.10 T i g h t n e s s t e s t .
device for locking the door i n the open position;
17.3.4.10.1 A h o s e t e s t o r e q u i v a l e n t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
securing, supporting a n d l o c k i n g devices;
o u t . I f t h e v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d f u n c t i o n test h a v e
p r o p e r sequence o f t h e i n t e r l o c k s y s t e m f o r t h e s h o w n satisfactory results, t h e tightness test o f s h e l l
opening/closing system and the securing
doors o n r o - r o cargo ships need n o t b e carried o u t unless
considered necessary b y the attending surveyor.
and l o c k i n g devices;
mechanical l o c k o f t h e securing devices;
17.3.4.11 N D T a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
17.3.4.11.1 W h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e
proper l o c k i n g o f hydraulic securing devices i n the
event o f a loss o f the hydraulic fluid,
surveyor, N D T a n d thickness measurements m a y be
r e q u i r e d after v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d f u n c t i o n test.
according t o the procedure provided b ythe M a n u a l
o n Operation and Repair o f Doors i n Shell Plating;
correct indication o f open/closed p o s i t i o n o f doors
and securing / l o c k i n g devices at
17.4 R E P O R T I N G
navigation bridge a n d other control stations;
examination o f electrical equipment f o r opening,
closing a n d securing the doors.
17.4.1 U p o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y t h e r e l e v a n t
17.3.4.6.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e c h e c k e d i n c l u d i n g :
items o f Check-list (form 6.1.01) shall be filled-in.
isolation o f the hydraulic securing/locking devices
f r o m other hydraulic systems;
c o n f i r m a t i o n that operating panels are inaccessible t o
18 S U R V E Y S O F F I S H I N G V E S S E L S
unauthorized persons;
verification that a notice plate g i v i n g instructions t o
the effect that a l l securing devices are t o b e closed a n d
18.1.1 A t s u r v e y s o f f i s h i n g v e s s e l s t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
locked before l e a v i n g harbor i s placed at each operating
o f 2.2, 2.3 a n d 2 . 4 o f Part I I "Survey Schedule a n d
panel a n d supplemented b yw a r n i n g indicator lights.
Scope" a n d o f this Section shall b e m e t .
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18.1.2 F o r f i s h i n g v e s s e l s o v e r 3 0 m l e n g t h i t i s
necessary to verify compliance w i t h the requirements for
l i g h t - w e g h t c h e c k s o r i n c l i n i n g tests d u r i n g t h e past 10 years,
as w e l l a s f u l f i l l m e n t o f r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n c l i n i n g t e s t s
o n f i s h i n g vessels o f 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d less d u r i n g the
l a s t 15 y e a r s . W h e r e s u c h d a t a a r e n o t a v a i l a b l e o n e s h a l l
require the i n c l i n i n g test o r l e i g h t - w e i g h t check o f the
ship t o b e p e r f o r m e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h C h a p t e r 1.5,
Part I V "Stability" o f t h e Rules for the Classification and
Construction o f Sea-Going S h i p s . I n accordance
w i t h 1.5.5.2, Part I V " S t a b i l i t y " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
Plants
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P A R T IV. S U R V E Y S O F R E F R I G E R A T I N G P L A N T S
arrangements o r parts subject t o t h e Register technical
s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e survey shall be h e l d i n the port the ship i s
at t h e m o m e n t o r i n t h e f i r s t p o r t t h a t t h e s h i p c a l l s a t a f t e r
a n accident w i t h the refrigerating p l a n t . T h e s u r v e y is h e l d
1.1 S u r v e y o f r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s f o r t h e i n order to reveal failures, to agree u p o n the scope o f w o r k
required to eliminate the consequences o f the accident and
Classification a n d Other Activity o f the Rules for t h e
to determine the possibility and conditions to m a i n t a i n the
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships and
class o f t h e refrigerating plant o r t o p e r m i t further
Part I "General P r o v i s i o n s " o f these Rules.
operation o f a n unclassed refrigerating plant.
1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s S e c t i o n a p p l y t o
surveys o f ship's stationary refrigerating plants w i t h
compressor-type refrigerating machines w o r k i n g w i t h
refrigerants o f Groups I a n d I I i n compliance w i t h
1.5 S U R V E Y
Part X I I "Refrigerating Plants" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
1.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g t y p e s o f s u r v e y s a p p l y t o t h e
1.5.1 S u r v e y t o c o n f i r m a n d r e n e w t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
technical supervision o f refrigerating plants:
Certificate for the Refrigerating Plant shall be carried out
i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e applicable instructions i n 2.2.1
annual survey (refer to Section 3 ) ;
a n d 2.4.1 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule and Scope". S u r v e y
special survey (refer to Section 4 ) ;
o f a n unclassed refrigerating plant shall b e carried o u t
c o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y s w h e n r e q u e s t e d b y t h e ship
during survey o f the m a c h i n e r y installation o f the ship.
o w n e r a n d a g r e e d u p o n w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r (refer t o 1.7);
o c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y ( r e f e r t o 1 . 4 , 1.8).
1.5.2 I n c a s e s , w h i c h d o n o t g i v e r i s e t o a n y d o u b t s ,
surveys o f individual components o f a refrigerating plant,
1.3.1 A r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R e g i s t e r
w h i c h were surveyed w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s before the d u e
for survey o n board a ship for the first t i m e i s subject to
date o f special survey, m a y b e t a k e n i n t o account.
initial survey (refer t o Section 5 ) . T h e initial survey
serves to ascertain that a refrigerating plant submitted for
classification m a y b e assigned a class o r a n unclassed
refrigerating plant m a y b e identified as c o m p l y i n g w i t h
1.6 C L A S S I F I C A T I O N O F R E F R I G E R A T I N G P L A N T S
the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
WITH A CLASS OF ANOTHER CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
OR WITH NO CLASS ASSIGNED
Sea-Going Ships.
1.3.2 P e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s ( s p e c i a l a n d a n n u a l ) o f a
refrigerating plant shall be held concurrently w i t h
1.6.1 T h e R e g i s t e r a s s i g n s a c l a s s t o a r e f r i g e r a t i n g
appropriate periodical surveys o f the ship, p r o v i d e d the
p l a n t that h a s n o t b e e n classed earlier, o r w h i c h class
technical condition o f the refrigerating plant does n o t
assigned b y A C S is n o longer valid, provided t h e
require reduction o f intervals between its surveys.
refrigerating plant i s submitted f o r t h e initial survey.
R e g i s t e r assigns o r r e n e w s a class t o t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g
The Register does not provide the extension o f terms
plant b y issuing a Classification Certificate f o r t h e
o f annual surveys o f a refrigerating plant.
Refrigerating Plant.
1.4 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y s a r e c a r r i e d o u t w h e n a
r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t i s s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y i n a l l cases o t h e r
1.6.2 A r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t , w h i c h h a s a n A C S v a l i d
than initial and periodical surveys, including extension o f
class, m a y be accepted f o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o n c o n d i t i o n that
terms o f special s u r v e y o f a refrigerating p l a n t . T h e scope
the i n i t i a l s u r v e y i n the scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y f o r class
o f survey a n d i t s procedure shall b e specified b y t h e m a i n t e n a n c e w i l l be carried o u t . U p o n satisfactory results
Register depending o n the purpose o f the survey, age and
o f t h e survey, t h e Register assigns a class t o t h e
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the refrigerating plant.
refrigerating plant f o r a period o f validity o f the
Classification Certificate available o n board.
1.4.1 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y i s h e l d w h e n r e q u e s t e d b y
the s h i p o w n e r o r the underwriter t o a n extent necessary
I n the Classification Certificate for the refrigerating
to fulfill the request.
plants w i t h " P R E C O O L L N G " m a r k i n class n o t a t i o n n o t e
shall b e entered determining the conditions for the cargo
1.4.2 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t
c o o l i n g o n board a ship.
before loading or unloading o f cargo shall b e carried out
u p o n special request o f the shipowner.
1.6.3 F o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t
h o l d i n g a n A C S class a n d a refrigerating plant, w h i c h
1.4.3 A s u r v e y a f t e r t h e a c c i d e n t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
class assigned b y A C S i s suspended, t h e f o l l o w i n g
i n case d a m a g e h a s b e e n sustained b y t h e entire
documentation shall be submitted:
refrigerating plant o r b y its separate i t e m s o f m a c h i n e r y ,
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.1 t h e latest C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e ;
.2 t h e r e p o r t s o f s u r v e y o r s t o A C S o n t h e s u r v e y s h e l d ,
d a t i n g f r o m t h e latest s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r t h e class r e n e w a l ;
.3 d i a g r a m s o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t .
I f the above documents are n o t submitted b y t h e
s h i p o w n e r o r are s u b m i t t e d p a r t i a l l y , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l
ensure that a l l the required i n f o r m a t i o n i s submitted t o
the Register at the initial survey.
1.6.4 F o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t w i t h
n o assigned class, t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n t o t h e e x t e n t
agreed u p o n w i t h the Register shall b e submitted.
1.6.5 I n i t i a l s u r v e y o f u n c l a s s i f i e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plants w i t h A C S v a l i d class s h a l l b e carried o u t i n the
scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y . I f a p l a n t has n o v a l i d class, t h e
surveyor m a y decide t o extend the initial survey t o the
scope o f special survey.
1.7 C O N T I N U O U S
SURVEY
1.7.1 W h e n r e q u e s t e d b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d a g r e e d
u p o n w i t h t h e Register, special s u r v e y s f o r class
renewal o r identification o f a possibility t o renew the
r i g h t f o r safe o p e r a t i o n o f a n u n c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant m a y b e replaced b y continuous survey o f t h e
r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t . I n case o f c o n t i n u o u s survey, t h e
scope o f special s u r v e y for class r e n e w a l is s u b d i v i d e d
into separate surveys h e l d a n n u a l l y ; the w h o l e cycle o f
the survey shall be completed w i t h i n a period, for w h i c h
the class i s assigned o r r e n e w e d , o r w i t h i n the p e r i o d
between special surveys o f a n unclassed refrigerating
plant.
1.8 R E I N S T A T E M E N T O F C L A S S
1.8.1 I n c a s e o f s u s p e n s i o n , t h e c l a s s o f a
refrigerating plant m a y b e reinstated, at the request o f
the shipowner, u p o n the satisfactory results o f occasional
survey carried out i n the scope o f special survey.
1.8.2 A t t h e r e q u e s t o f t h e s h i p o w n e r , o p e r a t i o n o f
each unclassed refrigerating plant, w h i c h h a s n o t been
submitted for a prescribed periodical survey w i t h i n m o r e
t h a n three m o n t h s u p o n its e x p i r y date, m a y b e a l l o w e d
after a n o c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y i n t h e s c o p e o f n o t less t h a n
overdued survey.
2.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d s c o p e o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s a n d
intervals b e t w e e n t h e m are s h o w n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 .
in Service
2.2 T h e s c o p e o f s e p a r a t e e x a m i n a t i o n s , m e a s u r e
ments, checking and testing specified i n Table 2.1 shall
be decided b y the s u r v e y o r t o the Register based o n the
relevant chapters o f this Part, h a v i n g regard t o t h e
p a r t i c u l a r s u r v e y c o n d i t i o n s , service, repairs a n d replace
ments made.
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3.1
SURVEY
GENERAL
3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s m a i n t e n a n c e o f a
c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t o r f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n o f safe
operationofanunclassedrefrigeratingplantshall
ascertain that t h e refrigerating plant meets the require
m e n t s for class m a i n t e n a n c e a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
safe o p e r a t i o n t o a s u f f i c i e n t d e g r e e a n d t o c h e c k t h e
operation o f machinery and arrangements covered b y the
requirements o f the Rules.
3.1.2 T h r o u g h r e c o r d s i n s h i p l o g b o o k s o n
condition o f the refrigerating plant and its components
the s u r v e y o r gets the necessary i n f o r m a t i o n w h e t h e r o r
not there have been a n y faults i n the operation o f the
plant since the date o f the p r e v i o u s s u r v e y a n d m a k e s a
decision, i f necessary, o n extending the m i n i m u m scope
o f t h e s u r v e y specified i n 3.2 t o 3.7, i n c l u d i n g o p e n i n g up and measurements for m o r e detailed survey.
3.2 S U R V E Y O F
MACHINERY
3.2.1 R e f r i g e r a n t c o m p r e s s o r s , p u m p s , f a n s , t h e i r
prime movers, a u t o m a t i o n devices shall b e examined and
operationally tested i n compliance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
Before operational testing, the surveyor shall verify,
using ship documents, satisfactory c o n d i t i o n o f insula
t i o n o f electrical equipment; i f there are a n y doubts,
testing o f i n s u l a t i o n resistance i n t h e presence o f the
surveyor shall be required.Special attention shall be
g i v e n t o verification o f i n s u l a t i o n resistance o f t h e
cabling, electric w i r i n g a n d electrical equipment i n
dangerous a n d h u m i d areas.
Safety valves o f the compressors shall be checked
for correct adjustment and tight fitting.
3.3 S U R V E Y O F H E A T E X C H A N G E R S
AND OTHER APPARATUS, AND PRESSURE VESSELS
AS W E L L A S COOLING APPLIANCES
3.3.1 H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d o t h e r a p p a r a t u s , a n d
pressure vessels as w e l l as c o o l i n g appliances shall b e
externally examined concurrently w i t h operational testing
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3.4 S U R V E Y O F F I T T I N G S , P I P E L I N E S A N D A I R D U C T S
3.4.1 F i t t i n g s , p i p e s a n d a i r d u c t s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
concurrently w i t h operational testing o f appropriate
machinery a n dsystems i n compliance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
Fittings a n d pipes o f t h e refrigerant, water cooling,
c o o l i n g m e d i u m , a i r ducts, v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m o f
r e f r i g e r a t e d spaces, f r e e z i n g a p p a r a t u s e s a n d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
machinery r o o m s , water-screen a n d d r y i n g systems as
w e l l as bilge systems shall b e c h e c k e d . T h e s u r v e y o r
s h a l l v e r i f y t h a t f i t t i n g s a n d j o i n t s are t i g h t , there are n o
visible damages, and pipes are properly s u p p o r t e d . T h e
refrigerant side fittings s h a l l b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d at
periodical dockings o f the ship.
3.4.2 T h e a d j u s t m e n t o f s a f e t y v a l v e s o f p r e s s u r e
v e s s e l s a n d a p p a r a t u s s h a l l b e n o r m a l l y c h e c k e d at a s p e c i a l
test b e n c h , u s i n g a i r o r i n e r t gas a s a w o r k i n g m e d i u m .
Tight closing o f a safety v a l v e shall be checked
again under w a t e r b y raising a pressure u p t o the design
pressure after v a l v e closing u p o n its actuation.
3.4.3 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f p i p i n g i n s u l a t i o n s h a l l b e
checked for absence o f physical damage and excessive
moisture content.
3.5 S U R V E Y O F R E F R I G E R A T I N G P L A N T
INSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOMATION DEVICES
3.5.1 I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e t e s t e d ( c a l i b r a t e d ) b y
competent organizations i n accordance w i t h Section 5,
Part I "General Provisions" o f t h e Guidelines.Instrument
scales s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y i l l u m i n a t e d a n d l i m i t i n g
values o f the parameters measured shall be displayed.
3.5.2 A d j u s t m e n t p a r a m e t e r s o f r e g u l a t i n g d e v i c e s o f
the refrigerant, cooling m e d i u m a n d cooling water
systems, automated protection o f compressors shall be
operationally tested i n accordance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
A u d i b l e alarms and visible indication at the control
station u p o n operation o f protection devices shall be
checked concurrently.
For automated refrigerating plants w i t h unattended
operation, indication o n machinery operation a n d
stoppage, i n d i c a t i o n o f temperature i n refrigerated spaces
a n d alarms i n case o f temperature v a r i a t i o n f r o m t h e
specified value shall b e additionally checked.
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3.6 S U R V E Y O F R E F R I G E R A T E D S P A C E S , R E F R I G E R A T I N G
MACHINERY ROOM, REFRIGERANT STORE ROOMS,
PROCESS EQUIPMENT
ROOMS
3.6.1 E x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e spaces s h a l l b e
carried o u t . T o b e checked are emergency exits, absence o f
obstacles, w h i c h b l o c k escape r o u t e s , i l l u m i n a t i o n o f e x i t s ,
opening and closing o f doors and hatch covers f r o m outside
a n d i n s i d e o f t h e spaces, start/stop o f v e n t i l a t i o n a n d w a t e r screen systems f r o m outside a n d inside, tightness o f closing
o f doors, hatch covers, s h u t - d o w n devices o f v e n t i l a t i o n
ducts, d r a i n a g e s y s t e m o f spaces, c o n d i t i o n o f spaces.
Proper securing o f non-stationary refrigerant cylinders for
s t o r m conditions shall b e checked.
3.6.2 C o n d i t i o n o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t e d s p a c e i n s u l a t i o n
s h a l l b e checked: absence o f p h y s i c a l d a m a g e s , ex
cessive m o i s t u r e c o n t e n t . I f i n s u l a t i o n has been repaired
between t w o surveys, the surveyor verifies w o r k m a n s h i p
and the materials used.
3.7 O P E R A T I O N A L
TESTING
3.7.1 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
p l a n t s i s c a r r i e d o u t t o a s c e r t a i n t h a t t h e y a r e f i t f o r safe
operation and capable to m a i n t a i n specified temperatures
i n refrigerated spaces, freezing apparatuses a n d o t h e r
cooling arrangements, t o provide t h e specified t i m e o f
the freezing cycle i n freezing apparatus, t o ascertain that
i n s u l a t i o n o f the refrigerated spaces i s efficient.
3.7.2 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f u n c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plants i s carried out t o ascertain that their components
a f f e c t i n g safe n a v i g a t i o n o f t h e s h i p a n d s a f e t y o f l i f e a t
s e a a r e safe i n o p e r a t i o n .
3.7.3 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plants i s carried o u t w i t h refrigerated spaces e m p t y . T h e
Register m a y test the p l a n t u n d e r r e a l c o n d i t i o n s o f a
v o y a g e i n case o f doubts r e g a r d i n g i t s c a p a b i l i t y t o
m a i n t a i n the specified temperatures i n refrigerated spaces
or safety o f its operation.
3.7.4 W h e n a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t i s o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested,
tightness o f the refrigerant s y s t e m shall b e checked.
3.7.5 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y o f u n c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant operational testing and external examination o f the
f o l l o w i n g items shall b e carried out:
c o m p r e s s o r s , heat e x c h a n g e r s a n d o t h e r apparatus,
a n d vessels u n d e r refrigerant pressure, freezing a n d c o o l i n g
apparatus w i t h direct expansion o f refrigerant together
w i t h fittings and refrigerant p i p i n g , as w e l l as automatic
safety devices;
water-screen systems o f spaces o f a m m o n i a refrig
erating machinery;
r e m o t e s w i t c h i n g - o f f o f the m a i n l i g h t i n g o f spaces
o f a m m o n i a refrigerating machinery a n d electrical
equipment o f a m m o n i a refrigerating;
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3.8
TESTS
3.8.1 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s t h e t i g h t n e s s o f r e f r i g e r a n t
s y s t e m o f the w h o l e refrigerating plant is v e r i f i e d b y l e a k
d e t e c t o r . I f necessary, h y d r a u l i c a n d p n e u m a t i c tests o f
b o t h i n d i v i d u a l items o f m a c h i n e r y , pressure vessels,
apparatus o r parts o f the refrigerating plant o r systems
a n d the plant as a w h o l e as described i n 4 . 8 shall b e
carried o u t . S u c h tests shall b e conducted d u r i n g repairs,
w h i c h require testing f o r strength a n d tightness, a n d
w h e n substantial w e a r and leaks i n joints and fittings o f
the refrigerant, cooling water a n d cooling m e d i u m
systems are f o u n d , as d e e m e d necessary b y the surveyor.
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4.2 S U R V E Y O F
MACHINERY
4.2.1 A t s u r v e y r e f r i g e r a n t c o m p r e s s o r p a r t s w i t h
necessary opening-up a n d dismantling t o verify their
condition and w e a r as described i n Table 2.1 shall be
e x a m i n e d . A f t e r re-assembly compressors shall be
p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested for t i g h t n e s s . T h e list o f the parts
to b e e x a m i n e d a n d frequency o f examinations are
indicated i n 2.1 o f Table 2 . 1 . F o r the requirements for
p n e u m a t i c tests, r e f e r t o 4 . 8 . 4 .
4.2.2 P a r t s o f c o o l i n g m e d i u m a n d c o o l i n g w a t e r
pumps shall be examined w i t h necessary opening-up and
d i s m a n t l i n g , as w e l l as f a n parts shall b e e x a m i n e d .
4.2.3 P r i m e m o v e r s o f c o m p r e s s o r s , p u m p s , f a n s
s h a l l be e x a m i n e d , f o r w h i c h purpose access thereto s h a l l
be p r o v i d e d b y m e a n s o f necessary o p e n i n g - u p a n d
dismantling.
4.2.4 M a c h i n e r y a n d g e n e r a t o r s s u p p l y i n g e l e c t r i c a l
energy t o the refrigerating plant shall be examined, f o r
w h i c h purpose access thereto s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d b y m e a n s
o f necessary opening-up and dismantling.
4.2.5 A t c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s r e f e r r e d t o i n 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4 . 2 . 3
the applicable provisions o f the relevant sections o f these
Rules shall b e considered.
SURVEY
GENERAL
4.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e n e w a l o r f o r
confirmation o f safety o f an unclassed refrigerating plant
is a i m e d t o ascertain t h a t t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
refrigerating plant meets the requirements o f the Rules
for t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
Ships and additional requirements o f the Register.
4.1.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a l l
surveys described i n Section 3 a n d additional surveys,
e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d tests, t h e s c o p e o f w h i c h i s g i v e n i n
4.2 t o 4.6 shall be carried out. T h e reduction o f opening-up,
examinations and measurements against those described
in 4.2 to 4.6 m a ybe allowed b y the surveyor o n
4.3 S U R V E Y O F R E F R I G E R A N T H E A T E X C H A N G E R S
AND PRESSURE VESSELS, AND COOLING APPLIANCES
4.3.1 R e f r i g e r a n t h e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e
vessels s h a l l b e i n t e r n a l l y e x a m i n e d ( a s f a r as practic
able) a n d p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested i n compliance w i t h
Table 2.1.
Freezing and other apparatus w i t h refrigerant direct
e x p a n s i o n are subject t o p n e u m a t i c testing.
T h e f r e q u e n c y o f e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d tests i s g i v e n
i n T a b l e 2 . 1 , test r e q u i r e m e n t s are described i n 4.8.
4.3.2 E x a m i n a t i o n o f i n s u l a t e d v e s s e l s a n d a p p a r a t u s
and residual thickness measurements o f their hulls shall,
i f necessary, b e p e r f o r m e d w i t h particular lengths o f
insulation being r e m o v e d at the surveyor's direction.
Plants
4.4 S U R V E Y O F F I T T I N G S , P I P E L I N E S A N D A I R D U C T S
4.4.1 F i t t i n g s a n d p i p i n g s y s t e m s o f t h e r e f r i g e r a n t ,
c o o l i n g water, c o o l i n g m e d i u m , w a t e r screens, ducts o f
air coolers, v e n t i l a t i o n o f refrigerated spaces, freezing
apparatuses and refrigerating m a c h i n e r y r o o m s shall be
thoroughly examined i n accordance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
Refrigerant p i p i n g systems shall b e p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested
and that o f c o o l i n g m e d i u m shall be h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested
for tightness i n operation c o n d i t i o n s . T h e frequency o f
t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d tests is g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 ; the
tests are described i n S e c t i o n 12, P a r t X I I " R e f r i g e r a t i n g
Plants" o f the Rules for the Classification and Construc
t i o n o f Sea-Going S h i p s . D u r i n g survey, c o n d i t i o n o f air
duct and p i p i n g i n s u l a t i o n (refer also t o 3.4.1) shall b e
checked, a i r tightness o f air ducts i n non-refrigerated
spaces s h a l l b e c h e c k e d . I n s u l a t e d lengths o f air pipes
shall be examined w i t h the insulation removed, i f they
w e r e installed m o r e t h a n 1 0 years ago.
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4.7 O P E R A T I O N A L
TESTING
4.7.1 T h e s c o p e o f o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a n
unclassed refrigerating plant at special survey shall be
i n accordance w i t h 3.7.5.
4.7.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f a c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant operational testing o f the plant shall be carried out
to check development and maintenance o f the specified
temperatures i n refrigerated spaces, freezing apparatuses
chambers and other c o o l i n g devices.
D u r i n g testing, t h e temperature i n t h e refrigerated
spaces s h a l l b e l o w e r e d t o t h e l o w e s t specified
temperature and m a i n t a i n e d for 16 h o u r s . I n the course
o f maintenance o f this temperature, operation o f standby
refrigerating machines, compressors and pumps shall be
checked; standby equipment shall operate f o r 6 hours
instead o f the m a i n equipment.
Operation o f automatic control a n d regulating
devices as w e l l as l o c a l ( m a n u a l ) c o n t r o l , i f fitted, shall
be tested.
The accuracy o f t h e specified temperature main
t
e
n
a
n
ce i n refrigerated cargo spaces ( i n c l u d i n g a
4.5 S U R V E Y O F I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N ,
temperature difference i n various points o f the cargo
A L A R M AND WARNING SYSTEMS,
AND REFRIGERATING PLANT AUTOMATION DEVICES
space v o l u m e ) s h a l l b e i n line w i t h technical require
ments for the refrigerating plant depending o n particular
4.5.1 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y i s g i v e n i n 3 . 5 ; t h e t y p e s o f t h e c a r g o e s c a r r i e d . W h e r e t h e r e a r e n o s u c h
requirements t h e accuracy o f the specified temperature
frequency o f survey is s h o w n i n Table 2 . 1 .
m a i n t e n a n c e s h a l l b e w i t h i n + 2 C.
I n case o f c h a n g e o f i n s u l a t i o n c o n s t r u c t i o n as w e l l
as a f t e r r e p a i r o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f i n s u l a t i o n u p o n
4.6 S U R V E Y O F R E F R I G E R A T E D S P A C E S
completion o f operational testing, the refrigerating plant
AND THEIR INSULATION, REFRIGERATING
MACHINERY
ROOM, REFRIGERANT STORE ROOMS,
shall be stopped and a temperature rise inside refrigerated
PROCESS EQUIPMENT
ROOMS
spaces, a m b i e n t a i r , seawater temperatures, a n d also
temperatures i n t h e spaces adjacent t o t h e refrigerated
spaces s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d . T h e m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e
4.6.1 S u r v e y o f t h e a b o v e s p a c e s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
carried out every hour during 12 hours.
in compliance with Table 2.1.
W h e n a m m o n i a refrigerating machinery rooms and
The t i m e f o r reaching t h e lowest specified a i r
a m m o n i a storerooms are examined, attention shall be
temperatures i n c o o l e d cargo spaces s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d ,
g i v e n t o detection o f gastightness f a i l u r e s . F o r close-up
w i t h m e a s u r i n g the m e a n air a n d sea w a t e r temperatures.
s u r v e y o f the insulation-refrigerated cargo spaces s h a l l b e
t h o r o u g h l y cleaned and ventilated, a l l detachable boards
shall be removed.
4.8 T E S T S
D u r i n g survey, the condition o f the insulation shall
be checked t o ensure that i t i s n o t damaged o r i t s
moisture content is not too high.
4.8.1 T e s t s o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a n d its c o m p o n e n t s
shall b e carried out i n the presence o f the surveyor.
W h e r e necessary, t h e i n s u l a t i o n shall b e l o c a l l y
opened u p o r samples shall be cut b y drilling t h e m out.
4.8.2 T h e n e c e s s i t y o f a p p r o p r i a t e p e r i o d i c a l t e s t s i s
specified i n Sections 3 t o 5.
Tightness o f closure o f hatches, doors a n d ventila
t i o n ducts shall b e checked.
R e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a n d its c o m p o n e n t s are subject t o
u n s c h e d u l e d tests i n case o f repairs, o p e n i n g - u p o r
d i s m a n t l i n g as w e l l as after re-assembly.
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4.8.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p n e u m a t i c , h y d r a u l i c a n d
v a c u u m - t i g h t tests a r e g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 1 2 , Part X I I
"Refrigerating Plants" o f the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
4.8.4 I n c a r r y i n g o u t p n e u m a t i c t e s t , t h e f o l l o w i n g
instructions shall b e considered:
.1 p n e u m a t i c tests s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t b y d r y air,
carbon dioxide o r nitrogen;
.2 i n t h e c o u r s e o f t h e t e s t s t h e e n t i r e s y s t e m d u r i n g
18 h o u r s s h a l l b e k e p t u n d e r pressure, w h i c h s h a l l b e
recorded e v e r y h o u r . A pressure drop d u r i n g the first s i x
hours shall n o t exceed 2 p e r c e n t . D u r i n g r e m a i n i n g
12 hours t h e pressure shall n o t change, p r o v i d e d t h e
ambient temperature remains constant; otherwise a
recalculation shall b e made (refer t o 2.5.5.11, Part I I
"Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f t h e
Guidelines);
.3 o n l y f o r r e f r i g e r a n t s o f G r o u p I a f t e r t e s t i n g t h e
system shall be drained.Special attention shall be given
to drainage o f piping, apparatus and refrigerant cylinders.
T h e refrigerant system shall b e also subjected t o a
v a c u u m - t i g h t test (refer t o 2.5.5.14, P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines);
.4 a f t e r t h e s y s t e m h a s b e e n f i l l e d w i t h a r e f r i g e r a n t
all j o i n t s and fittings shall b e tested for tightness.
5 INITIAL
SURVEY
5.1 T h e s c o p e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y i s d e c i d e d b y t h e
Register i n each particular case i n accordance w i t h
Table 2.1 as for a n appropriate special s u r v e y depending
o n t h e age o f ship a n d technical condition o f t h e
refrigerating plant a n d i t s machinery; devices a n d
c o m p o n e n t s (refer t o 1.6.2).
5.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s u r v e y s p r e s c r i b e d b y
Table 2 . 1 , at initial survey o f the refrigerating plant
compliance o f the design, arrangement and installation o f
m a c h i n e r y , apparatus, pressure vessels a n d other items o f
technical supervision, equipment o f refrigerating ma
chinery r o o m s , refrigerant store r o o m s , process requipment rooms a n d electrical equipment w i t h t h e
requirements o f the Rules f o r the Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships shall be verified.
For classed refrigerating plants, capacity and cycle
d u r a t i o n i n the freezing apparatus as w e l l as c o m p l i a n c e
o f the e q u i p m e n t a n d i n s u l a t i o n o f refrigerated spaces
w i t h the requirements o f the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships shall be verified.
The technical condition o fitems o fsupervision is
assessed based o n the s u r v e y results, h a v i n g regard t o
permissible wear limits specified b y the manufacturer o f
the items, assessment o f the condition at t h e previous
s u r v e y and p r o v i s i o n s o f Section 6.
5.3 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
technical documentation w i t h i n t h e scope referred t o
i n 1.6.3 a n d 1.6.4.
5.4 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ,
the s h i p o w n e r s h a l l ensure that t h e tests o f t h e
refrigerating plant i n o p e r a t i o n are carried o u t t o ensure
maintenance o f the lowest specified temperatures i n the
refrigerated spaces at a m b i e n t temperatures correspond
ing t o t h e design conditions for t h e particular area o f
n a v i g a t i o n . D u r i n g tests the general w o r k i n g capacity o f
elements used according t o their direct purpose, t h e
actual duration o f cycle o f reaching specification
temperatures, heat transfer factor o f t h e refrigerated
space i n s u l a t i o n s h a l l b e checked.
W h e r e t h e r m a l tests o f the r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a r e
carried o u t at air a n d sea w a t e r temperatures l o w e r t h a n
those corresponding t o t h e design conditions, mainte
nance o f the lowest specified temperatures under design
condition shall be confirmed b y the shipowner b y means
o f a calculation made according to a procedure approved
b y t h e R e g i s t e r , b a s e d o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h e tests.
Maintenance o f the specified temperatures under actual
operating conditions i n the particular area o f n a v i g a t i o n
is v e r i f i r e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r d u r i n g t h e v o y a g e .
Such verification m a y be made b y t h e surveyor,
u s i n g refrigerating plant l o g b o o k records n o t later t h a n
at t h e f i r s t a n n u a l s u r v e y .
A t initial survey ofclassed refrigerating plant o f f i s h i n g
vessels, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e a b o v e tests, c a p a b i l i t y o f t h e p l a n t
t o d e v e l o p t h e s p e c i f i e d t e m p e r a t u r e s i n f r e e z i n g appara
tuses shall b e checked, capacity a n d fish product freezing
cycle i n freezing apparatus shall b e determined.
The scope o f operational testing at initial survey o f
t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s h a l l b e g e n e r a l l y n o t less t h a n t h a t
at s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ( r e f e r
t o 4 . 7 . 2 ) , e x c e p t f o r t h e c a s e s i n d i c a t e d i n 1.6.2.
6 ASSESSMENT
OF T H ET E C H N I C A L CONDITION
6.1 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e
technical condition are g i v e n i n Section 5, Part I
"General Provisions".
6.2 T h e a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
refrigerating plant is based o n the results o f the survey,
using records o f the previous surveys and information o n
wear, d a m a g e s a n d defects r e v e a l e d i n t h e course o f
o p e r a t i o n a s w e l l as r e p a i r s a n d r e p l a c e m e n t s i n d i c a t e d i n
the ship documents (condition assessment records, ship
reports, engine l o g b o o k s , etc.).
6.3 A l l o w a b l e w e a r , d a m a g e s a n d d e f e c t s o f
structures, assemblies a n d components shall b e i n line
w i t h t h e manufacturer's instructions a n d certificates as
w e l l as the p r o v i s i o n s o f this Section.
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APPENDIX
LIST O F SHIP TECHNICAL
T h i s A p p e n d i x contains a list o f ship technical
documentation necessary t o verify compliance w i t h the
technical requirements a n d p r o v i s i o n o f appropriate
indices a n d characteristics required b y the R u l e s f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships at
initial s u r v e y o f a ship b u i l t n o t t o t h e class o f the
Register o r A C S I A C S member.
T h e list includes constructio
n documentation issued t o t h e ship u p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f
construction o r substantial repairs a n d replacements o f
items o f technical supervision.
T h e scope o f the required technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n
m a y b e reduced (except for m a n d a t o r y documentation
required b y the Rules f o r the Classification a n d
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships) i n case d o c u m e n t a t i o n
o f c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o r o t h e r s u r v e y a u t h o r i t i e s , a n d ship
yards (manufacturers) is available, w h i c h confirms t h e
compliance w i t h the technical requirements o f the rules
and international conventions, quality o f the materials
u s e d a n d w o r k m a n s h i p , p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e r e q u i r e d tests
o f t h e i t e m s b y a test h y d r a u l i c o r p n e u m a t i c pressure,
test l o a d , sea trials o f m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d t h e r m a l
tests o f the r e f r i g e r a t i n g plant, p r o v i d e d the documenta
tion submitted contains a l l information required f o r
issuing the Register documents.
I n case o f alterations a n d r e p l a c e m e n t s o f h u l l
structures, items o f m a c h i n e r y installation, refrigerating
plant and equipment, the scope o f the d o c u m e n t a t i o n t o
be submitted shall be consistent w i t h t h e scope o f
alterations and replacements made.
Acceptance documentation i n compliance w i t h Part I
"General Regulations for Technical Supervision" o f the
Rules for Technical Supervision during Construction o f
Ships a n d Manufacture o f Materials a n d Products f o r
Ships shall be submitted f o r n e w l y installed items
produced under the Register technical supervision.
Calculations necessary f o r verification o f compli
ance w i t h the requirements o f the rules m a y b e requested
b y the surveyor, i f the documentation submitted i s not
sufficient t o verify it.
W h e n t h e shipowner cannot submit some o f t h e
d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n d i c a t e d i n t h e list, h e s h a l l e n s u r e t h a t t h e
n e c e s s a r y i n f o r m a t i o n i s a v a i l a b l e f o r t h e s u r v e y o r at i n i t i a l
survey w i t h submission o f the required drawings based o n
full-scale measurements a n d necessary calculations.
W h e r e certificates o r other d o c u m e n t s t o c o n f i r m that
t h e r e q u i r e d tests h a v e b e e n c a r r i e d o u t are n o t a v a i l a b l e ,
i t e m s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t e d t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e tests.
R e d u c t i o n or alteration o f the scope o f ship technical
d o c u m e n t a t i o n shall b e subject t o special consideration
b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case.
DOCUMENTATION
1 SHIP G E N E R A L
DOCUMENTATION:
1.1 s h i p s p e c i f i c a t i o n ( m a y b e s u b m i t t e d i n s e p a r a t e
parts);
1.2 i n f o r m a t i o n o n l o a d i n g a n d b a l l a s t i n g ( b a s e d o n
strength conditions);
1.3 I n f o r m a t i o n o n S t a b i l i t y , I n s t r u c t i o n s o n
c o n s u m i n g l i q u i d cargoes a n d solid ballast stowage
plan;
1.4 i n f o r m a t i o n o n s u b d i v i s i o n o f t h e s h i p a n d
compartment schematic drawing, w h i c h shows a l l
watertight decks, tanks a n d enclosures w i t h indication
o f types o f closing appliances, their drives and fittings
for equalizing heel and trim;
1.5 b u l k c a r g o l o a d i n g p l a n ;
1.6 d e c k t i m b e r c a r g o s t o w a g e a n d s e c u r i n g
drawings;
1.7 s t a b i l i t y a n d s u b d i v i s i o n c a l c u l a t i o n s w i t h
verification o f the compliance w i t h the requirements o f
t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea
G o i n g Ships ( i f specially requested b y the surveyor);
1.8 f r e e b o a r d c a l c u l a t i o n ( i f s p e c i a l l y r e q u e s t e d b y
the surveyor);
1.9 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n ;
1.10 l i n e s d r a w i n g ;
1.11 l i s t o f m a c h i n e r y a n d e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d o n
b o a r d w i t h b r i e f i n d i c a t i o n o f their characteristics;
1.12 l o a d l i n e a n d d r a u g h t m a r k d r a w i n g ;
1.13 I n c l i n i n g T e s t R e p o r t ;
1.14 c a p a c i t y c a l c u l a t i o n ;
1.15 C a r g o S e c u r i n g M a n u a l ;
1.16 N o n - G r a i n B u l k C a r g o L o a d i n g S t a b i l i t y .
2 DOCUMENTATION ON SHIP
HULL:
2.1 h u l l s p e c i f i c a t i o n ( m a y b e s u b m i t t e d w i t h i n t h e
g e n e r a l s h i p s p e c i f i c a t i o n , r e f e r t o 1.1 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
2.2 d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f h u l l s c a n t l i n g s , l o n g i t u d i n a l a n d
local strength a n d allowable deck load calculations
(if specially requested b ythe surveyor);
2.3 h u l l d r a w i n g s :
2.3.1 m i d s h i p s e c t i o n p l a n ;
2.3.2 s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g s ( s h i p p r o f i l e , d e c k s a n d
p l a t f o r m s , d o u b l e b o t t o m , s u p e r s t r u c t u r e s a n d deck
houses);
2.3.3 s h e l l e x p a n s i o n d r a w i n g ( f o r r e i n f o r c e d p l a s t i c
ships, o n l y i n case w h e n s h e l l p l a t i n g h a s variable
thickness);
Appendix 1
2.3.4 t r a n s v e r s e a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d d r a w
ings;
2.3.5 d r a w i n g s o f s t e m s , p r o p e l l e r b r a c k e t s a n d
bossing;
2.3.6 d r a w i n g s o f m a i n e n g i n e s e a t i n g s a n d b o i l e r
bearings w i t h b o t t o m structure underneath;
2.3.7 s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g o f f o i l a r r a n g e m e n t a n d a i r
cushion skirt;
2.3.8 d r a w i n g s o f s h i p e n d s .
3.1 s p e c i f i c a t i o n o n s h i p e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t ( m a y
be submitted w i t h i n t h e general ship specification, refer
t o 1.1 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n a r r a n g e m e n t a n d c l o s i n g
a p p l i a n c e s o f o p e n i n g s i n s h e l l p l a t i n g , d e c k s , super
structures, deckhouses a n d bulkheads:
3.2.1 a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n o f o p e n i n g s i n s h e l l p l a t i n g ,
decks, superstructures, deckhouses a n d bulkheads w i t h
indication o f coaming heights a n d design o f closing
appliances, r e m o t e drives f o r closing appliances a n d
drive control panels;
3.2.2 s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g s o f m a c h i n e r y c a s i n g s ,
c o m p a n i o n w a y s , side ports, cargo hatches a n d w a t e r t i g h t
doors i n bulkheads ( m a y be submitted w i t h i n the hull
drawings, refer t o 2.3 o f this A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.2.3 s t r e n g t h c a l c u l a t i o n o f c l o s i n g a p p l i a n c e s
(if specially requested b y the surveyor);
3.3 s t e e r i n g g e a r d o c u m e n t a t i o n :
3.3.1 s t e e r i n g g e a r a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n ;
3.3.2 d r a w i n g s o f r u d d e r a n d i t s p a r t s ;
3.3.3 s t r e n g t h c a l c u l a t i o n s o f e s s e n t i a l c o m p o n e n t s
o f t h e rudder a n d gear ( i f specially requested b y t h e
surveyor);
3.4 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n a n c h o r a r r a n g e m e n t :
general arrangement plan o fanchor arrangement;
3.5 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n m o o r i n g a r r a n g e m e n t :
general arrangement plan o f m o o r i n g arrangement;
3.6 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t :
general arrangement plan o f t o w i n g arrangement;
3.7 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n m a s t s a n d r i g g i n g :
mast drawings w i t h specification o f ropes a n d loose
gear;
3.8 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n e q u i p m e n t o f h o l d s f o r b u l k
c a r g o s e p a r a t i o n ( r e f e r a l s o t o 1.5 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) :
structural d r a w i n g o f s h i f t i n g boards a n d feeders a n d
their attachment t o t h e ship structures;
3.9 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n c r e w a n d p a s s e n g e r p r o t e c
tion:
general arrangement plans o f gangways a n d under
deck passages; h a n d rails o n w e a t h e r decks, p l a t f o r m s
and gangways, grab rails a n d guard rails o n deck t i m b e r
cargo;
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documentationonshipspaces(referalso
to 3.12.2 o f this A p p e n d i x ) :
general arrangement plans o f ship spaces a n d exits
there f r o m ( m a y be s h o w n o n ship general arrangement
p l a n , r e f e r t o 1.9 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.11 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s f o r c o n t a i n e r s :
3.11.1 d r a w i n g o f c o n t a i n e r s s t o w i n g a n d s e c u r i n g ;
3.11.2 c e r t i f i c a t e s i s s u e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r o r a
classification society recognized b y the Register o n
loose securing devices f o r containers;
3.12 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n e m e r g e n c y o u t f i t :
3.12.1 l i s t o f e m e r g e n c y o u t f i t ( m a y b e i n c l u d e d i n
the specification, refer t o 3.1 o f this A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.12.2 o u t f i t a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f
emergency stations;
3.13 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n f i r e p r o t e c t i o n :
3.13.1 d e s c r i p t i o n o f s h i p f i r e p r o t e c t i o n w i t h
i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e m a t e r i a l s used i n ship spaces a n d
i n f o r m a t i o n o n their combustibility, closing appliances
for openings i n fire-resisting a n d fire-retarding divisions,
closures o f doors, casings, v e n t i l a t i o n ducts, r i n g spaces
o f funnels, skylights a n d other openings i n cargo,
m a c h i n e r y a n d p u m p r o o m s as w e l l as d e s c r i p t i o n o f
f i r e - f i g h t i n g , fire a l a r m a n d d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m s (descrip
tion m a y be included i n the specification, refer t o 3 . 1 o f
this A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.13.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n o f s h i p s p a c e s w i t h
indication o f fire-resisting a n d fire-retarding divisions,
closures t h e r e i n , fire c o n t r o l r o o m s a n d stations, escape
routes a n d emergency exits; f o r passenger ships a n d
ships assimilated t o passenger ships m a i n vertical zone
subdivision drawings;
3.13.3 b a s i c d i a g r a m s o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g s y s t e m s ;
3.13.4 b a s i c d i a g r a m s o f f i r e a l a r m a n d d e t e c t i o n
systems;
3.13.5 l i s t o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t a n d a r r a n g e m e n t
plan;
3.13.6 p l a n s e x h i b i t e d i n t h e m a i n f i r e c o n t r o l
station, w h e e l h o u s e a n d i n conspicuous places, refer
t o 1.4, P a r t V I " F i r e P r o t e c t i o n " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
4 DOCUMENTATION O NMACHINERY
INSTALLATION:
4.1 m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n s p e c i f i c a t i o n ( m a y b e
submitted w i t h i n the general ship specification, refer
t o 1.1 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
4.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s f o r m a c h i n e r y ,
boilers, heat exchangers a n d pressure vessels i n machin
ery spaces a n d b o i l e r r o o m s ;
4.3 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y ,
gears a n d couplings:
descriptions o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y , gears
and couplings w i t h necessary manufacturer's structural
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d r a w i n g s . W h e r e t h e descriptions d o n o t contain
sufficient information, the f o l l o w i n g i s required:
4.3.1 g e n e r a l v i e w w i t h s e c t i o n s ;
4.3.2 d r a w i n g s o f c r a n k s h a f t s a n d c a r g o s h a f t s ,
p i n i o n s a n d gears, r e d u c t i o n gears as w e l l as d r i v e n a n d
d r i v i n g gears;
4.3.3 a s s e m b l y d r a w i n g s o f t u r b i n e r o t o r s , h y d r a u l i c
d r i v e s , a i r c h a r g e r s , p u m p s , etc.;
4.3.4 c i r c u i t d i a g r a m s o f c o n t r o l , g o v e r n i n g ,
monitoring, alarm and protection systems;
4.3.5 d r a w i n g s o f w e l d e d p a r t s ( e n g i n e f r a m e , b e d
plates, h o u s i n g s a n d other parts) c o n t a i n i n g w e l d i n g
information;
4.3.6 s t r e n g t h c a l c u l a t i o n s f o r e s s e n t i a l p a r t s
(if specially requested b ythe surveyor);
4.3.7 t o r s i o n a l v i b r a t i o n c a l c u l a t i o n s i n t h e e n g i n e
p o w e r receiver s y s t e m as w e l l as results o f t o r s i o n a l
vibration metering i n the engine shafting propeller
system and conclusion o n the results;
4.3.8 o p e r a t i o n d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
m a c h i n e r y (files, schedules o f technical maintenance a n d
repair) c o m p i l e d o n t h e basis o f t h e manufacturers'
recommendations, operation experience and the Register
normative documents;
4.4 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s h a f t i n g a n d p r o p e l l e r :
4.4.1 s h a f t i n g g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n ;
4.4.2 d r a w i n g s o f s t e r n t u b e , p r o p e l l e r , i n t e r m e d i a t e
a n d thrust shafts;
4.4.3 p r o p e l l e r d r a w i n g ;
4.4.4 C P P p i t c h c o n t r o l g e a r d r a w i n g ;
4.4.5 C P P s y s t e m d i a g r a m s ;
4.5 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s t e a m b o i l e r s , h e a t e x c h a n g e r s
a n d pressure vessels:
structural drawings w i t h sections;
4.6 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g :
4.6.1 d i a g r a m s o f p i p i n g s y s t e m s ;
4.6.2 b o t t o m a n d s i d e v a l v e s a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n .
5 DOCUMENTATION ON REFRIGERATING
PLANT:
5.1 s p e c i f i c a t i o n f o r s h i p r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ( m a y b e
submitted w i t h i n t h e general ship specification, refer
t o 1.1 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
5.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant;
5.3 a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f e q u i p m e n t i n t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g
m a c h i n e r y r o o m s w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f escape routes;
5.4 a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f e q u i p m e n t i n t h e r e f r i g e
rated spaces a n d their i n s u l a t i o n ;
5.5 c i r c u i t d i a g r a m s o f r e f r i g e r a n t , c o o l i n g m e d i u m ,
cooling water systems;
5.6 a i r c o o l i n g b a s i c d i a g r a m ;
5.7 b a s i c d i a g r a m o f t e l e t h e r m o m e t e r s t a t i o n a n d
thermometer pipe arrangement;
5.8 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n o f c o o l i n g a n d f r e e z i n g
apparatus and their insulation;
5.8.1 f o r u n c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t d o c u m e n t a t i o n
shall b e submitted i n t h e scope indicated i n 5.2, 5.3
a n d 5.5 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ;
5.8.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n c o m p r e s s o r s , p u m p s , f a n s
a n d their p r i m e m o v e r s , heat exchangers a n d other
apparatus, pressure vessels, fittings, p i p i n g systems a n d
electrical equipment shall b e submitted i n t h e scope
indicated i n Sections 4 and 6 o f this Appendix.
6 DOCUMENTATION ON E L E C T R I C A L
EQUIPMENT:
6.1 s p e c i f i c a t i o n o n s h i p e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t ( m a y
be s u b m i t t e d w i t h i n the general ship specification, refer
t o 1.1 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
6.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f e s s e n t i a l e l e c t r i c a l
equipment and electric p r o p u l s i o n plant;
6.3 d i a g r a m s o f p o w e r d i s t r i b u t i o n f r o m t h e m a i n
a n d e m e r g e n c y sources o f electrical p o w e r : ship's m a i n s ,
lighting ( u p t o suction switch boards) a n d navigation
lights;
6.4 d i a g r a m s o f m a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y s w i t c h b o a r d s
a n d c o n t r o l desks;
6.5 d e t a i l e d d i a g r a m s o f t h e m a i n c u r r e n t , e x c i t a t i o n ,
pilot, signalling, protection a n d interlocking o f t h e
electric p r o p u l s i o n plant;
6.6 c i r c u i t d i a g r a m s o f o u t e r c o n n e c t i o n s o f s h i p
control, telephone communication, general alarm system,
fire detection and fire a l a r m system;
6.7 d i a g r a m s o f e s s e n t i a l e l e c t r i c d r i v e s ;
6.8 d i a g r a m s o f l u b r i c a t i o n a n d c o o l i n g s y s t e m s f o r
m a i n electric machines;
6.9 p r o t e c t i v e e a r t h i n g d i a g r a m s , l i g h t n i n g c o n d u c
tor calculations for o i l tankers, gas carriers, M O D U a n d
n o n - m e t a l ships;
6.10 c a l c u l a t i o n o f n e c e s s a r y o u t p u t o f s h i p ' s e l e c t r i c
p o w e r plant providing t h e operating conditions o f the
ship ( i f specially requested b ythe surveyor).
7 DOCUMENTATION ON AUTOMATION
SYSTEMS:
7.1 l i n e a n d b l o c k d i a g r a m s o f a u t o m a t i o n s y s t e m s
o f e q u i p m e n t a n d m a c h i n e r y ( c o n t r o l , s i g n a l l i n g , auto
mation and protection);
7.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f a u t o m a t i o n u n i t s ,
boards, m o n i t o r i n g a n d c o n t r o l panels, etc, as w e l l as
their location plans o n board a ship;
7.3 m o u n t i n g a n d s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g s o f a u t o m a t i o n
systems a n d devices, sensors, a l a r m devices, instruments,
as w e l l a s s w i t c h b o a r d s a n d d e s k s o f c o n t r o l a n d
monitoring.
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APPENDIX
I N S T R U C T I O N S F O RD E T E R M I N A T I O N O F T H ET E C H N I C A L CONDITION,
R E N O V A T I O N A N D R E P A I R O F T H EH U L L S O F S E A - G O I N G S H I P S
1
1.1
1.2
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Purpose
262
Application
262
Definitions
262
Instructions o n assessment of the hull
technicalcondition
267
General
267
Structures w i t h wear
268
Structures w i t h deformations
270
Structures w i t h cracks and ruptures
271
Flaw detection of the hull
271
General
271
Structures w i t h wear
272
Structures w i t h deformations
274
Structures w i t h cracks and ruptures
275
Standards for hull with defects
276
General
276
Structures w i t h wear
278
Structures w i t h deformations
282
Structures w i t h cracks
284
Structures w i t h intensive wear and progressing
deformations
284
262
1 PURPOSE
1.1
APPLICATION
1.1.7 I n s o m e c a s e s , w h e n s u b s t a n t i a t i o n s a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register are available, departures f r o m t h e
provisions o f the Instructions are permissible.
1.2 D E F I N I T I O N S
1.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D e t e r m i n a t i o n o f
the Technical Condition, Renovation a n d Repair o f the
H u l l s o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s c o n t a i n r e g u l a t i o n s f o r deter
m i n i n g t h e technical c o n d i t i o n a n d r e n o v a t i o n , as w e l l as
recommendations f o r repairing t h e hulls o f displacement
s h i p s i n s e r v i c e t h a t are s u b j e c t t o t h e t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
o f the Register.
T h e provisions o f the Instructions apply t o the hulls,
superstructures a n d deckhouses o f steel ships and, unless
expressly p r o v i d e d otherwise, t o superstructures a n d
deckhouses made o f a l u m i n u m alloys.
T h e application o f the Instructions t o ships, w h i c h
purpose, dimensions a n d design are n o t covered b y t h e
R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n is subject t o special consideration
b y the Register.
1.1.2 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s a r e b a s e d o n
t h e c o n d i t i o n o f e n s u r i n g safe h u l l o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g
5 years between special surveys.
1.1.3 T h e I n s t r u c t i o n s h a v e s u p p l e m e n t e d t h e s e
Rules a n dGuidelines o n Technical Supervision o f Ships
i n Service.
1.1.4 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s i s m a n d a
tory w h e n determining t h e technical condition a n d
c a r r y i n g o u t the r e n o v a t i o n o f the ship's h u l l .
1.1.5 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s i s r e c o m
m e n d e d w h e n c a r r y i n g o u t the h u l l repair.
1.1.6 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s c o v e r t h e
f o l l o w i n g h u l l structural defects:
wear;
residual deformations;
cracks.
1.1.6.1 T h e I n s t r u c t i o n s c o n t a i n t h e d e f i n i t i o n s o f t h e
following types o f wear:
total wear;
local wear;
pitting.
The Instructions contain t h e definitions o f t h e
following types o f local wear:
spot wear;
linear wear;
groove wear.
1.1.6.2 T h e I n s t r u c t i o n s c o n t a i n t h e d e f i n i t i o n s o f t h e
following types o f residual deformations:
deflections;
ribs;
indentations;
bulges.
1.1.6.3 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s a p p l y t o
fatigue cracks a n d fractures.
1
Hereinafter, t h e Instructions.
1.2.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s , t h e
following definitions have been adopted.
F r a m i n g m e m b e r is a member o fprimary o r
deep framing.
D e f l e c t i o n is the permanent deflection o f a plate
area b e t w e e n f r a m i n g m e m b e r s (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-1).
I n d e n t a t i o n is t h e permanent deflection o f a
plate o r i t s p o r t i o n together w i t h f r a m i n g m e m b e r s
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-1).
B u l g e is t h e permanent deflection o fa member
w e b area o r plate stiffener area i n w a y o f a n indentation
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-1).
R i b i s a p e r m a n e n t d e f l e c t i o n o f s e v e r a l adjacent plate
sections b e t w e e n f r a m i n g m e m b e r s (refer t o F i g . 1 2 1-1).
D e f e c t is a m o d i f i c a t i o n o f dimensions, shape o r
crippling o f a h u l l m e m b e r d u r i n g t h e ship service.
F l a w d e t e c t i o n isa survey o f hull members i n
order t o determine the types o f defects contained t h e r e i n
that shall be determined instrumentally and b y recording
n u m e r i c a l parameters o f the defects.
R e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n is a modification o f
the initial f o r m o f h u l l m e m b e r d u r i n g t h e ship service
because o f overloading a n d wear.
W e a r ( c o r r o s i o n ) is a reduction o f hull
m e m b e r thickness d u r i n g ship service because o f
corrosion and/or abrasion.
G r o o v e w e a r is a groove-shaped reduction o f
plate o r h u l l m e m b e r thickness (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-2). A n
example o f grooving corrosion is s h o w n i n Fig.1.2.1-4.
L i n e a r w e a r is a plate thickness reduction o n the
narrow length o f welds, b y w h i c h hull members are
attached (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-2).
L o c a l w e a r is a n accelerated reduction o f
thickness i n t h e certain h u l l m e m b e r areas i n t h e f o r m
o f groove, linear a n d spot wear.
T o t a l w e a r is a n approximately equal reduction
o f thickness o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r as a w h o l e (refer t o
F i g . 1.2.1-2).
S p o t w e a r i s a n accelerated reduction o f plate
thickness i n certain locations o r areas o f h u l l m e m b e r
w e b s (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-2).
P i t t i n g i s a n accelerated local h u l l m e m b e r
thickness reduction i n t h e f o r m o f pits, cavities, etc.
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-2). P i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y i s defined as
s h o w n i n Fig.1.2.1-3. Refer also t o t h e Instruction o n
Residual Thickness Measurements o f Ships Hulls.
E d g e c o r r o s i o n i s defined as l o c a l c o r r o s i o n a t
the free edges o f plates, stiffeners, p r i m a r y support
m e m b e r s a n d a r o u n d o p e n i n g s . A n e x a m p l e o f edge
c o r r o s i o n i s s h o w n i n F i g . 1.2.1-5.
Appendix 2
263
264
Linear wear
F i g . 1.2.1-2 T y p e s o f w e a r
Appendix 2
265
F i g . 1.2.1-3 P i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y
Goove
breadth
Groove
breadth
Attached plating
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1
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Groove dreadth
Groove dreadth
Flatbar stiffener
F i g . 1.2.1-4 G r o o v i n g c o r r o s i o n
266
Attached plating
Attached plating
F i g . 1.2.1-5 E d g e c o r r o s i o n
P l a t e i s a n e l e m e n t o f s h e l l p l a t i n g , i n n e r side
plating, bulkhead, deck plating, inner b o t t o m a n d
platforms limited by welds.
U n i f o r m p l a t e s a r e deck plates b e t w e e n the
side a n d large openings, i n n e r b o t t o m , b o t t o m p l a t i n g
i n c l u d i n g t h e b i l g e , o u t e r a n d i n n e r sides, l o n g i t u d i n a l
b u l k h e a d s a n d c o n t i n u o u s side c o a m i n g s a m i d s h i p s .
D a m a g e i s a defect, w h i c h parameters are n o t i n
a g r e e m e n t w i t h standards.
L o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g i s a stiffener, k n e e o r
bracket ensuring the strength, rigidity and stability o f a
plate area, w e b plate, strut o f d o u b l e b o t t o m , d o u b l e side,
t a n k , etc.
R u p t u r e is the c r i p p l i n g o f a h u l l m e m b e r d u r i n g
ship service because o f depletion o f the plasticity reserve
o f the material.
S t r e n g t h e n e d a r e a i s a h u l l area, f o r w h i c h
a d d i t i o n a l strengthening o f structures is stipulated for ice
navigation, m o o r i n g at sea a n d taking u p extreme
h y d r o d y n a m i c loads.
M e a s u r i n g d e v i c e i s a facility for measuring
the parameters o f defects, w h i c h h a s standardized
metrological properties.
H i g h e r s t r e n g t h s t e e l i s the steel w i t h y i e l d
strength exceeding 235 M P a .
S a g i s the distance f r o m the p o i n t o f surface under
intact c o n d i t i o n u p t o p o i n t o f the same surface under
perpendicularly deformed condition.
R e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s is the hull member
thickness obtained b y measurements.
A s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s is the initial thickness o f
a h u l l m e m b e r stated i n the b u i l d i n g d r a w i n g s o f the h u l l .
R e q u i r e d t h i c k n e s s is the thickness o f a h u l l
member required b y t h e n e w l y published Rules f o r
Construction for a n e w ship.
C r a c k is the crippling o f the hull m e m b e r during
the ship service because o f fatigue o f the material.
H u l l m e m b e r i s a plate, girder, w e l d , r i v e t e d
connection, connecting element, local reinforcement.
C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t i s a knee, bracket,
l i m i n g , p l a t e , etc., w h i c h e n s u r e s t h e c o n n e c t i o n o f h u l l
members.
P l a t e s e c t i o n ( p l a t e e l e m e n t ) is a p o r t i o n
o f t h e plate surface l i m i t e d b y adjacent girders, a d j o i n i n g
plates a n d structures.
1.2.2 D e f i n i t i o n s n o t i n c l u d e d i n t h i s C h a p t e r s h a l l b e
f o u n d i n the R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d i n the present Rules.
Appendix 2
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2 INSTRUCTIONS ON ASSESSMENT
O F T H EH U L L T E C H N I C A L C O N D I T I O N
2.1
GENERAL
2.1.1 T h i s S e c t i o n p r o v i d e s g u i d a n c e f o r a s s e s s i n g t h e
technical condition o f the h u l l and its m e m b e r s proceeding
f r o m t h e defects f o u n d d u r i n g t h e s h i p s u r v e y .
2.1.2 T h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i s t h e c o m p l e x o f
parameters, o n w h i c h the strength, rigidity and integrity
o f the h u l l d e p e n d a n d w h i c h v a r y because o f defects
originating and developing d u r i n g the ship service.
2.1.3 T h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i s d e t e r m i n e d
proceeding f r o m the results o f comparing the parameter
v a l u e s o f its m e m b e r s w i t h defects f o u n d because o f f l a w
detection i n accordance w i t h Section 3 and w i t h
standards to be f o u n d i n Section 4 . T e c h n i c a l conditions
o f t h e h u l l a r e e s t a b l i s h e d as f o l l o w s :
.1 " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " denotes t h e ship h u l l , t h e
n u m e r i c parameters o f w h i c h m e m b e r s are, i n c o m p l e x ,
i n compliance w i t h the standards applicable t o the ship
c u r r e n t class;
.2 " L I M I T E D - S A T I S F A C T O R Y " d e n o t e s t h e s h i p h u l l ,
t h e n u m e r i c p a r a m e t e r s o f w h i c h m e m b e r s are, i n c o m p l e x ,
i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e standards e s t a b l i s h e d f o r r e s t r i c t e d
service conditions o f the ship a n d shortened periods b e t w e e n
its s u r v e y s as c o m p a r e d w i t h t h e c u r r e n t class s t i p u l a t i o n s ;
.3 " U N S A T I S F A C T O R Y " d e n o t e s t h e s h i p h u l l , t h e
n u m e r i c parameters o f w h i c h m e m b e r s are n o t i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h the standards established for its current
c l a s s o r w i t h s t a n d a r d s l i m i t e d as c o m p a r e d w i t h t h o s e
above, b y the service conditions o f the ship and periods
b e t w e e n its surveys.
H u l l m e m b e r s t h a t are n o t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
standards shall be r e p a i r e d . W h e n c a r r y i n g o u t the repair,
o n e s h a l l b e g u i d e d b y t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f S e c t i o n 5.
2.1.4 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i s
carried o u t periodically w i t h i n periods a n d i n the scope
set d o w n b y t h e p r e s e n t R u l e s .
2.1.5 T o d e t e r m i n e a p a r t i c u l a r h u l l t e c h n i c a l
c o n d i t i o n , the f o l l o w i n g i t e m s shall be checked f o r
compliance w i t h the provisions o f 2.2 to 2.4:
plates;
girders;
welds;
riveted joints;
connecting elements;
local strengthening.
I f the ship l e n g t h is 65 m a n d above, the h u l l cross
section shall be also checked for compliance w i t h the
p r o v i s i o n s o f the above chapters.
The provisions o f 2.2 to 2.4 were formulated for the
" S A T I S F A C T O R Y " and " L I M I T E D - S A T I S F A C T O R Y "
technical conditions proceeding f r o m the standards
established o n the basis o f Section 4.
2.1.6 T h e r e s u l t s o f t h e s h i p ' s h u l l t e c h n i c a l
c o n d i t i o n assessment, d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f standards for
w h i c h is carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 4.2.1 to 4.2.3 a n d
6.5.2 to 6.5.4 o f the Instructions, shall be d r a w n up b y
t h e s h i p o w n e r o r b y t h e a u t h o r i z e d s h i p o w n e r ' s repre
sentative i n the f o r m o f a document " M a t h e m a t i c a l
Substantiation o f the Ship's H u l l
Proper Technical
C o n d i t i o n " . T h e m a t h e m a t i c a l substantiation shall con
tain the following information:
m a i n particulars o f the ship;
for ships o f 65 m i n l e n g t h a n d above, the results o f
longitudinal h u l l strength verification, w h e r e necessary;
table o f h u l l members, w h i c h shall include as-built
thicknesses and, w h e r e necessary, thickness required b y
the n e w l y published R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n , factors for
d e t e r m i n i n g p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l thicknesses i n t h e case
o f total and local w e a r and the values o f those
thicknesses, residual thicknesses resulting f r o m total
a n d l o c a l w e a r as d e t e r m i n e d b y m e a s u r e m e n t s , as w e l l
as a r e s o l u t i o n c o n c e r n i n g t h e n e c e s s i t y o f r e p a i r a n d
repair procedures;
data o n the pitting o f h u l l members, w e a r o f w e l d s
and riveted joints, connecting elements and local
s t i f f e n e r s , as w e l l as o n t h e n o r m a t i v e v a l u e s o f t h e i r
residual thicknesses, and a resolution concerning the
necessity o f repair and repair procedures;
data o n residual deformations o f h u l l m e m b e r s
(if any), n o r m a t i v e values o f d e f o r m a t i o n parameters, a
resolution concerning the necessity o f repair and repair
procedures;
data o n cracks i n h u l l m e m b e r s and procedures for
their repair.
I n the c o m m e n t s to the tables the f o l l o w i n g
i n f o r m a t i o n s h a l l be stated:
n u m b e r s o f b u i l d i n g drawings, o n the basis o f w h i c h
as-built h u l l m e m b e r thicknesses are i n c l u d e d i n the
tables;
n u m b e r ( i f a n y ) and title o f document ( i f a n y - refer
to 4.1.11) w i t h the n a m e o f t h e organization responsible
for its development, o n the basis o f w h i c h the standards
f o r d e f e c t i v e h u l l m e m b e r s a r e i n c l u d e d i n t h e t a b l e , as
w e l l as t h e d a t e a n d r e f e r e n c e n u m b e r o f t h e R e g i s t e r
approval letter for the document;
n u m b e r ( i f a n y ) a n d t i t l e o f r e p o r t as p e r 3 . 1 . 7 w i t h
the n a m e o f the o r g a n i z a t i o n responsible f o r its
development, o n the basis o f w h i c h the parameters o f
d e f e c t i v e h u l l m e m b e r s a r e i n c l u d e d i n t h e t a b l e s , as w e l l
as t h e d a t e o f r e p o r t s i g n i n g b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e
Register;
resolution concerning the h u l l technical condition;
place a n d date o f h u l l repair, i f done, w i t h due
reference to the Register report c o n f i r m i n g its comple
tion.
T h i s m a t h e m a t i c a l substantiation shall be d u l y noted
b y R H O or the R S B r a n c h Office acting o n its b e h a l f
w i t h a relevant stamp put o n the title page.
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in Service
2.2 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
W E A R
2.2.1 H u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s .
2.2.1.1 I n s h i p s o f 6 5 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e h a v i n g
t h e R S class s i n c e t h e i r c o n s t r u c t i o n o r t r a n s f e r r e d f r o m t h e
class o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r , m e n t i o n e d i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 9 . 7 o f
Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope", t h e h u l l crosssectional characteristics s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d , i n case w h e n :
residual strength deck sectional area outside t h e
h a t c h o p e n i n g l i n e w h e r e t h e c o n t i n u o u s side c o a m i n g i s
fitted, o r b o t t o m shell plating amidships i n c l u d i n g t h e
bilge w i t h longitudinal strengthening members o r with
out t h e m , as w e l l as t h e same outside o f amidships w h e r e
the design w a s m o d i f i e d o r other materials w e r e used,
m a k e s u p less t h a n 9 0 p e r cent o f t h e a s - b u i l t area.
I n ships o f 6 5 m i n length a n d above, w i t h
transferred class m e n t i o n e d i n 2.4.2.9.6 o f Part I I
" S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d S c o p e " t h e c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l char
acteristics o f their h u l l s shall b e v e r i f i e d i f w e a r is f o u n d .
2.2.1.2 T h e h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l a r e a a m i d s h i p s , a n d
outside o f amidships where t h e design w a s m o d i f i e d o r
other materials t h a n specified w e r e used, shall m e e t t h e
following condition:
Wd(b)>[Wd(b)]
where
[W ( ]
d b)
W )
= residual hull section modulus
f r o m 3.2.2.1 t o 3.2.2.3;
= permissible residual h u l l section m o d u l u s
d(b
(2.2.1.2)
determined
determined
from 4.2.1.1.
2.2.1.3 F o r s h i p s w i t h t r a n s f e r e d class, w h i c h h a v e
d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k s f o r r e s t r i c t e d areas o f n a v i g a t i o n
R 2 - R S N , R 2 - R S N ( 4 , 5 ) , R 3 - R S N , R 3 i n t h e i r class
notations, the following condition shall be m e t additionally:
Appendix 2
269
Wd^HWlKb)]
(2.2.1.3)
w h e r e W' ( )
= residual ultimate h u l l section m o d u l u s determined
f r o m 3.2.2.4 a n d 3.3.2.2;
[Wd( )\ = permissible ultimate residual hull section m o d u l u s
determined from 4.2.1.2.
d
2.2.1.4 F o r s i n g l e - s i d e d b u l k c a r r i e r s w i t h s i d e d o o r s
and shell doors, t h e f o l l o w i n g condition shall b e m e t
additionally:
S
's(b)
[ S
s(b)
(2.2.1.4)
2.2.3.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , a g i r d e r m e m b e r a r e a
shall meet the condition
S3 5 [S3]
where
(2.2.3.2)
[S ]
3
2.2.3.3 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , a g i r d e r m e m b e r s h a l l m e e t
the condition
S4
>[S4]
(2.2.3.3)
2.2.2 P l a t e s .
2.2.2.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , a p l a t e s h a l l m e e t t h e
condition
(2.2.2.1)
S ' >[S1]
w h e r e S1 = a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l p l a t e t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3 . 2 . 3 . 1 .
[Si] = permissible residual plate thickness i n accordance w i t h 4.2.2.1.
2.2.2.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , a p l a t e a r e a s h a l l m e e t
the condition
(2.2.2.2)
S3 > [ S ]
3
where
S3 a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l p l a t e a r e a t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e
w i t h 3.2.3.2;
[S ] = permissible residual plate area thickness i n accordance
w i t h 4.2.2.2.
S 3 > [ S 3]
(2.2.4.2)
w h e r e S3 = a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l w e l d t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3 . 2 . 5 . 2 ;
[S3]
permissible residual weld thickness i n accordance
w i t h 4.2.4.2.
=
2.2.2.3 I n case o f p i t t i n g , a p l a t e s h a l l m e e t t h e c o n d i t i o n
S4 > [ S ]
(2.2.2.3)
where
2.2.3 G i r d e r s .
2.2.3.1 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , a g i r d e r c r o s s s e c t i o n
shall meet the conditions:
(2.2.3.1)
S i >[S 1]
where
2.2.4.3 W h e n w o r n o n l e n g t h s b e l o w 0 , 1 m , w e l d s
shall c o m p l y w i t h the condition
S4
>[S4]
(2.2.4.3)
w h e r e S4 = r e s i d u a l w e l d t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3 . 2 . 5 . 3 ;
[S4] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l w e l d t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e
w i t h 4.2.4.3.
2.2.4.4 W o r n r i v e t e d j o i n t s , w h i c h c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e
assessed o n t h e basis o f 3.2.5.4, shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e
provisions o f 4.2.4.4. T h e joints shall b e tight i n
structures, w h e r e i t i s necessary.
2.2.5 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
2.2.5.1 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e c o n n e c t i n g
elements, w h i c h c o n d i t i o n shall b e assessed o n t h e basis
o f 3.2.6, shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e relevant provisions o f t h e
Instructions f o r girders strengthened b y them.
The local wear a n d pitting o f connecting elements
are n o t r e g u l a t e d .
2.2.5.2 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g
shall c o m p l y w i t h the condition
S 1 >[S1]
w h e r e S1 = a v e r a g e
accordance
[S1] = p e r m i s s i b l e
accordance
(2.2.5.2)
residualthickness o f local strengthening i n
w i t h 3.2.6;
residual thickness o f local strengthening i n
w i t h 4.2.5.
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2.2.6 P a r t i c u l a r h u l l s t r u c t u r e s .
I n b u l k carriers o f 150 m i n length a n d above, w h i c h
c a r r y b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a d e n s i t y o f 1,78 t / m a n d
above, t h e members o f t h e transverse watertight
vertically corrugated b u l k h e a d fitted b e t w e e n cargo
holds N o s . 1 and 2 , a n d the double bottom members i n
cargo h o l d N o . 1 shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements
o f 5.9 a n d 5.10, Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o ntheir Purpose a n d H u l l Material".Surveys
o f b u l k carriers f o r compliance w i t h t h e above require
ments shall b e carried o u t simultaneously w i t h the survey
o f their damage stability f o r compliance w i t h t h e
requirements o f 5.11.2 o f t h e above Part I I I w i t h i n t h e
terms stipulated i n 5.11.1 o f t h e same Part. C o m p l i a n c e
w i t h t h e above requirements ensures simultaneous
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f r e g u l a t i o n s 4
and X I I / 6 o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 .
3
2.3.2.4 R i b b e d s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l m e e t t h e c o n d i t i o n
f/a^[f/a]
2.3 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H D E F O R M A T I O N S
2.3.1 H u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s .
2.3.1.1 I n s h i p s o f 6 5 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e , t h e
strength deck a n d b o t t o m w i t h residual deformations o f
h u l l cross section amidships, as w e l l as outside o f
amidships w h e r e design modifications are introduced o r
materials other than those stipulated are applied, shall
meet the condition
/,-
^ [ /,-
(2.3.1.1)
where /
= length o f i-the deflection, r i b , indentation w i t h i n t h e t h e
(= 1
[ = /
b(d)
'
2.3.1.2 D e f o r m a t i o n s o f t h e c o n t i n u o u s s i d e c o a m i n g
are n o t p e r m i t t e d , a m i d s h i p s , t h e ships w i t h a l e n g t h o f
65 m a n d above.
2.3.1.3 F o r ships o f 6 5 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e , w i t h
t r a n s f e r e d class a n d w h i c h h a v e d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k s f o r
r e s t r i c t e d areas o f n a v i g a t i o n R 2 - R S N , R 3 - R S N , R 3 i n t h e i r
class n o t a t i o n s , as w e l l as f o r ships, w h i c h b o t t o m o r s t r e n g t h
deck i s transversely framed, t h e condition stipulated i n
F o r m u l a (2.2.1.3) shall b e complied w i t h additionally, i f
t h e r e a r e d e f l e c t i o n s , r i b s o r i n d e n t a t i o n s i n t h e d e c k cross
section outside t h e line o f hatch openings o r b o t t o m
amidships.
2.3.2 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s .
2.3.2.1 S t r u c t u r e s c o n t a i n i n g d e f l e c t i o n s o r r i b s w i t h
t h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r o f 2 5 m m a n d less, o r 1/20 o f
spacing, w h i c h e v e r i s less, n e e d n o f u r t h e r m e a s u r e m e n t ,
assessment o r repair.
O n a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e Register, p a r t i c u l a r deflec
tions a n d ribs w i t h t h e m a x i m u m camber, exceeding
(2.3.2.3)
(2.3.2.4)
2.3.3 I n d e n t a t i o n s a n d b u l g e s .
2.3.3.1 S t r u c t u r e s w i t h i n d e n t a t i o n s h a v i n g t h e
m a x i m u m g i r d e r c a m b e r o f 2 5 m m a n d less n e e d n o
further m e a s u r e m e n t , assessment o r repair.
O n agreement w i t h t h e Register, particular indentations
w i t h the m a x i m u m girder camber exceeding 2 5 m m m a y be
left u n a t t e n d e d u n t i l t h e n e x t i n t e r m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y .
2.3.3.2 I n t h e b o t t o m a n d s t r e n g t h d e c k a m i d s h i p s ,
as w e l l a s i n t h e s h e e r s t r a k e , s i n g l e s m o o t h i n d e n t a t i o n s
are p e r m i s s i b l e , w h i c h m a x i m u m p r o j e c t e d size w o u l d
not exceed five spacing a n d f o r w h i c h t h e m a x i m u m residual-girder-camber-to-the-minimum-size ratio w o u l d
not exceed 1/20.
2.3.3.3 I n t h e a b s e n c e o f a b u l g e , t h e g i r d e r s s h a l l
simultaneously meet the following conditions:
d'/h^[d/h\
f/c'^[f/c\
(2.3.3.3-1)
C o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e last c o n d i t i o n m e n t i o n e d i n
F o r m u l a (2.3.3.3-1) m a yn o tbe verified i n the following
cases:
girder is deformed together w i t h t h e support;
indented area o f structure does n o t reach as for as t h e
support;
Appendix 2
271
(2.3.3.3-2)
(2.3.3.3-3)
0 0
00
2.3.3.4 W h e r e a b u l g e i s p r e s e n t , g i r d e r s a n d p l a t e
elements shall c o m p l y w i t h the condition
f//'^[f//]
(2.3.3.4)
where /
2.3.3.5 N o c r a c k s o r r u p t u r e s a r e p e r m i s s i b l e i n
girders a n d plate elements w h e r e bulges are present.
2.3.4 W e l d e d , r i v e t e d j o i n t s , c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s
a n d local strengthening.
2.3.4.1 I n s t r u c t u r e s w i t h r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s , t h e
welds and riveted j o i n t s shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e applicable
p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s . W h e r e necessary, t h e
riveted j o i n t s o f structures shall be tight.
2.3.4.2 I n c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s ( k n e e s ) a n d i n l o c a l
s t r e n g t h e n i n g , t h e r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s s h a l l b e deter
m i n e d proceeding f r o m technical survey experience.
2.4 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H C R A C K S A N D R U P T U R E S
2.4.1 N o r m a l l y , n o c r a c k s o r r u p t u r e s a r e p e r m i t t e d
in the hull members.
2.4.2 A n y c r a c k s o r r u p t u r e s s h a l l i n n o c a s e b e
found i nthe following hull members:
contributing t o longitudinal strength;
ensuring tightness:
i n w a y o f variable w a t e r l i n e a n d ice strake;
subject t o s l a m m i n g a n d vibrations;
i n tanks, w h i c h m a y n o t be topped o f f i n accordance
with the Loading Manual;
i n holds w h e r e h e a v y b u l k cargoes m a y be carried
and w h e r e grabs m a y be used f o r cargo h a n d l i n g
operations;
i n transverse w e b f r a m i n g g i r d e r face plates;
i n girder w e b s a n d plate m e m b e r s w i t h bulges;
i n t h e w e l d s o f the above structures;
i n r i v e t e d j o i n t s t a k i n g u p forces d u e t o t h e
longitudinal bending o f the hull.
2.4.3 N o b r a n c h i n g o r a d v a n c i n g ( g r o w i n g ) c r a c k s
are p e r m i t t e d i n t h e h u l l m e m b e r s .
2.4.4 T h e c r a c k s a n d r u p t u r e s f o u n d i n t h e h u l l
m e m b e r s l i s t e d i n 2 . 4 . 2 , as w e l l as cracks m e n t i o n e d
i n 2.4.3, shall be repaired.
2.4.5 I n c e r t a i n cases, s i n g l e c r a c k s i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
h u l l m e m b e r s n o t listed i n 2.4.2 m a y be left unattended
u n t i l t h e n e x t scheduled ship repair, w h i c h are f o u n d
during subsequent annual surveys:
i n t h e edges o f openings i n plates a n d deep girder
w e b s o f w e b f r a m i n g , intended f o r t h e passage o f
p r i m a r y f r a m i n g girders, f o r l i g h t e n i n g t h e structures,
w h i c h m a k e a structure accessible a n d f o r t h e o v e r f l o w
o f liquid;
in welded and riveted joints;
in the connecting hull members (knees);
in local strengthening.
H u l l m e m b e r s containing cracks shall m e e t t h e
condition
X4[X]
(2.4.5)
GENERAL
3.1.1 T h i s S e c t i o n d e s c r i b e s t h e h u l l f l a w d e t e c t i o n
for the purpose o f assessment o f the h u l l technical
c o n d i t i o n i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f Section 2 .
3.1.2 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s S e c t i o n s e t d o w n t h e
procedure for measuring the parameters o f h u l l members
w i t h t h e defects f o u n d d u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n s o r surveys.
3.1.3 T h e d a t e s a n d s c o p e o f t h e h u l l f l a w d e t e c t i o n
are established b y t h e present R u l e s .
T h e dates a n d scope o f the h u l l f l a w detection m a y
be specified b y t h e Register proceeding f r o m t h e
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the ship.
3.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f s h i p ' s h u l l m e m
bers, p i p i n g a n d arrangements, i f n o t carried o u t b y t h e
surveyor t o the Register himself, shall be carried o u t b y
the organizations recognized b y t h e Register, or, i n
p a r t i c u l a r cases, b y A C S I A C S m e m b e r a n d i n t h e
presence o f the surveyor t o t h e R e g i s t e r . M e a s u r i n g t h e
deformation a n d crack parameters m a y be performed
either b y t h e f i r m , w h i c h carries o u t thickness measure
ments, o r b y t h e authorized shipowner's representative.
3.1.5 T h e h u l l s h a l l b e p r e p a r e d f o r f l a w d e t e c t i o n b y
the shipowner: insulation a n d lining shall be opened a n d
removed, corrosion products shall be r e m o v e d f r o m
surfaces t o be measured, scaffolding a n d other m e a n s o f
access t o structures t o b e m e a s u r e d s h a l l b e prepared,
tanks shall b e degassed, etc.
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3.1.6 T h e m e t r o l o g i c a l p r o p e r t i e s o f t h e m e a s u r i n g
instruments shall be i n accordance w i t h t h e current
n o r m a t i v e documents approved b y t h e Register.
3.1.7 T h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n w e a r s h a l l b e d r a w n u p a s a
report o n thickness measurements o n ships i n accordance
w i t h t h e Instruction o n Residual Thickness Measure
ments o f Ships H u l l s . T h e information o n h u l l deforma
tions a n d cracks, i f any, shall b e d r a w n u p as a report o n
residual deformations and/or cracks including t h e h u l l
structural d r a w i n g s a n d relevant tables i n t h e scope
specified i n 3 . 2 t o 3.4. T h e table f o r m s are g i v e n i n
A p p e n d i x 2 - 1 t o t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s . I n case w h e n t h e
thickness, deformations a n d cracks are measured b y t h e
same firm, i t is recommended that the registration forms
for measuring t h e d e f o r m a t i o n a n d crack parameters
along w i t h t h e drawings w e r e attached t o t h e thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t . I n t h i s case t h e title p a g e s h a l l
reflect actual i n f o r m a t i o n contained i n t h e document
(e.g., t h e correct title as f o l l o w s : R e p o r t o n T h i c k n e s s
Measurements, Residual Deformations a n d Cracks).
T h e d r a w i n g s a n d tables shall b e signed b y t h e
authorized shipowners' representative(s) w h o carried o u t
deformations a n d cracks measurements, i f a n y . T h e
surveyor verifies the report o n residual deformations a n d
cracks, a n d authenticates i t w i t h signature a n d stamp.
Copies o f the report shall be submitted t o t h e Register
and shall bekept o nboard a n d b y the shipowner.The R S
B r a n c h Office, w h i c h carried o u t t h e survey, shall send
the reports i n electronic f o r m a t (scanned) o r as h a r d
c o p i e s t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s f o r i n - s e r v i c e super
v i s i o n b y e-mail o r express m a i l w i t h i n 10 w o r k i n g days
f r o m t h e date o f t h e ship's s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n . T h e
scanned reports shall be saved i n P D F f o r m a t only.
3.1.8 I n s t r u c t i o n s o n s u r v e y o f s t r u c t u r e s w i t h w e a r ,
procedures f o r measurements o f plate elements a n d
girders, w e l d s , c o n n e c t i n g elements a n d l o c a l strength
ening are g i v e n i n t h e Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Measurements o f Ships Hulls.
3.2 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
W E A R
3.2.1 S u r v e y o f s t r u c t u r e s .
3.2.1.1 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s w i t h w e a r
shall be characterized b y g i v i n g residual thicknesses t o
be determined b y measurements.
3.2.1.2 T h e t y p e o f w e a r o f a h u l l m e m b e r s h a l l b e
determined visually d u r i n g t h e ship survey proceeding
f r o m experience i n technical supervision a n d r a n d o m
measurement o f residual thicknesses.
in Service
3.2.1.3 T h e r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s e s o f h u l l m e m b e r s
shall be generally determined b y methods o f
non-destructive t e s t i n g . R e s i d u a l thicknesses m a y be
measured using thickness meter, caliper a n d m i c r o m e t e r
or b y other approved measuring instruments.
T h e precision o f h u l l m e m b e r thickness measure
m e n t s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 0 , 1 m m .
The depth o f pits is measured using depth meter,
indicating gage o r other similar instruments t o ensure t h e
p r e c i s i o n n o t less t h a n 0 , 1 m m .
3.2.1.4 H u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
w i t h d u e regard t o t h e peculiarities o f t h e structure
service a n d experience i n technical supervision.
3.2.2 H u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s .
3.2.2.1 T o d e t e r m i n e t h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n
modulus o fdeck a n db o t t o m W ( ) , the most structurally
w e a k e n e d a n d t h e m o s t w o r n sections shall b e t a k e n i n
v i e w o f repair already carried o u t . T h e residual hull
section m o d u l u s W ( )shall be determined f o r t h e
a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l m e m b e r t h i c k n e s s e s S'' w i t h i n t h e
chosen circular h u l l section, w h i c h length is l i m i t e d b y
the length o f a plate arranged longitudinally.
b
W h e n t h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s i s deter
mined, the residual thickness o fmembers, w h i c h annual
average w e a r u s , i n m m / y e a r , exceeds t h e relevant
v a l u e , i n m m / y e a r , t o b e f o u n d i n t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction a n d w h i c h percentage isi n accordance w i t h
the conditions stipulated under 4.1.5.2 shall be reduced
by the value o f A S , i n m m , t o be determined from the
formula
a
ASa = x(MaS-M);
(3.2.2.1-1)
M a S = ( S 0 - S ' )/
(3.2.2.1-2)
3.2.2.2 T h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W d ( ) s h a l l
be calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e R u l e s f o r Construc
tion w i t h due regard t o the bending m o m e n t s stipulated for
t h e s h i p h o g g i n g a n d s a g g i n g . I n a n y case, t h e r e d u c t i o n
o f compressed members shall be c o n s i d e r e d . T h e
compressed longitudinal girders shall b e checked f o r
s t a b i l i t y . C r i t i c a l stresses s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b a s e d o n t h e
R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n f o r residual m e m b e r thicknesses.
b
3.2.2.3 T h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W ( ) m a y
be d e t e r m i n e d e x p e r i m e n t a l l y b y special testing o f t h e
ship i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o g r a m approved b y t h e
Register.
3.2.2.4 T h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W ( ) s h a l l
be calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f the
Strength N o r m s f o r Sea-Going Ships developed b y the
Register.
b
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3.2.2.5 T h e average r e s i d u a l s h e l l p l a t i n g t h i c k n e s s S ( )
o f the o u t e r side, i n n e r side a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d f o r
the m o s t structurally weakened a n d w o r n section i n
regions stipulated b y the Rules f o r Construction shall be
determined from the formula
b
S s ( b ) = S S ' b i f t bt
i= 1
(3.2.2.5)
i = 1
w h e r e S ' i average residual thickness o f the i-th shell plate o f the outer
side, i n n e r side o r l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d . T h e average
r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s o f t h e i-th p l a t e , w h i c h a n n u a l a v e r a g e
w e a r u s , i n mm/year, exceeds t h e relevant value u , i n
mm/year, t o be found i n the Rules a n d w h i c h percentage is i n
accordance w i t h t h e condition stipulated under 4.1.5.2, shall
be reduced b y t h e value o f A S , i n m m , t o be determined
from F o r m u l a (3.2.2.1-1);
b = i-th plate breadth, i n m m ;
n = n u m b e r o f plates.
a
S4 = S i - h 4
(3.2.3.3)
w h e r e S1 = a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l p l a t e t h i c k n e s s , i n m m , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
3.2.3.1;
h = m a x i m u m measured pit wear, i n m m , w i t h regard t o the plate
area surface.
4
3.2.3 P l a t e s .
3.2.3.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l
plate t h i c k n e s s S 1 , i n m m , i s d e t e r m i n e d as a n a r i t h m e t i c
m e a n o f residual thicknesses measured at points
u n i f o r m l y d i s t r i b u t e d o v e r t h e plate s u r f a c e . I n t h i s case,
the residual thicknesses m e a s u r e d at p o i n t s i n areas o f
l i n e a r a n d g r o o v e w e a r , as w e l l as i n deep pits, s h a l l b e
disregarded.
Procedure f o r thickness measurements a n d determi
n a t i o n o f total w e a r o f plates is g i v e n i n t h e I n s t r u c t i o n
o n Residual Thickness Measurements o f Ships Hulls.
3.2.3.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l
t h i c k n e s s S ', i n m m , o f a plate area i s d e t e r m i n e d o n t h e
basis o f measurements at points l y i n g w i t h i n t h e w o r n
plate area, as f o l l o w s :
as a n a r i t h m e t i c m e a n o f v a l u e s m e a s u r e d a t p o i n t s
w i t h r e s i d u a l thicknesses f o r t h e case o f spot w e a r a n d
linear, w e a r o f plate areas;
f r o m t h e f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a f o r t h e case o f g r o o v e
wear:
3
S3 = S ' - ( h + h )
1
where S
h andh
1
(3.2.3.2)
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3.2.5 W e l d e d a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s .
3.2.5.1 O n a l e n g t h o f m o r e t h a n 0 , 3 m , t h e d e g r e e
and uniformity o f butt w e l d wear is determined b y
c o m p a r i n g t h e w e l d s w i t h t h e surface o f the plates b e i n g
joined, a n d t h e fillet w e l d w e a r i s determined b y
measuring the w e l d leg.
The number o f points for measuring the w e l d wear is
determined proceeding f r o m experience i n technical
supervision.
3.2.5.2 I f a w e l d i s w o r n o n a l e n g t h b e t w e e n 0 , 1 m
and 0,3 m , itsaverage residual thickness S3, i nm m , shall
be d e t e r m i n e d as a difference b e t w e e n t h e residual plate
thickness i n w a y o f the w o r n w e l d a n d t h e groove depth.
3.2.5.3 I f a w e l d i s w o r n o n a l e n g t h n o t e x c e e d i n g
0,1 m its residual thickness S4, i n m m , is determined i n
accordance w i t h 3.2.3.3 as i n t h e case o f a p i t t e d h u l l
element.
3.2.5.4 T h e w e a r o f r i v e t e d j o i n t s i s d e t e r m i n e d
based o n examination, tapping, r a n d o m measurement o f
rivets a n d plate edges, testing t h e i n t e g r i t y o f structures,
for w h i c h this is required.
3.2.6 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
I n case o f w e a r o f c o n n e c t i n g elements a n d l o c a l
strengthening, the average residual thickness S 1 , i n m m ,
is d e t e r m i n e d as a n a r i t h m e t i c m e a n o f r e s i d u a l
thicknesses measured at points u n i f o r m l y distributed
o v e r t h e m e m b e r o r strengthening surface.
The number o f points f o rmeasuring t h e residual
thickness o f a m e m b e r o r strengthening is determined
proceeding f r o m experience i n technical supervision.
I f t h e wear i n some area o f a m e m b e r o r
strengthening i s m u c h greater t h a n i n t h e others, t h e
number o f points f o r residual thickness measurement
shall be increased i n this area o f extensive w e a r
proceeding f r o m experience i n technical supervision.
S /
DEFORMATIONS
3.3.1 S u r v e y o f s t r u c t u r e s .
3.3.1.1 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s w i t h
deformations is characterized b y m a x i m u m residual
c a m b e r a n d t h e d i m e n s i o n s o f d e f o r m e d areas o f
structures i n projection.
3.3.1.2 T h e t y p e o f h u l l m e m b e r d e f o r m a t i o n s h a l l b e
determined visually during t h e ship survey proceeding f r o m
e x p e r i e n c e i n t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n . I n s a m e cases, a d d i t i o n a l
m e a s u r e m e n t o f residual c a m b e r i n stiffeners m a y b e
necessary i n order t o determine t h e deformation type.
3.3.1.3 T h e d e f o r m a t i o n p a r a m e t e r s s h a l l b e m e a
sured w i t h regard t o t h e initial n o n - d e f o r m e d surface
u s i n g standard m e a s u r i n g instruments, such as ruler,
caliper w i t h a depth meter, indicating gage, etc.
W h e n d e f o r m e d structural areas are m e a s u r e d i n
p r o j e c t i o n , t h e p r e c i s i o n s h a l l b e 1 0 0 m m a t least, f o r
ib(d)
, i n m , t h e w e a k e s t h u l l cross-
d b)
3.3 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
in Service
3.3.3 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s .
3.3.3.1 T h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r /', i n m m , o f a d e f l e c t i o n
or r i b shall be measured w i t h regard t o g i r d e r s . T h e
p r o c e d u r e o f m e a s u r i n g /' i s i l l u s t r a t e d i n F i g . 3 . 3 . 3 . 1 .
3.3.3.2 T h e m i n i m u m p r o j e c t e d s i z e b ' , i n m m , o f a
deflection is measured i n t h e area o f t h e m a x i m u m
h o g g i n g . T h e procedure o f measuring b' is illustrated i n
Fig. 3.3.3.1.
3.3.3.3 T h e m a x i m u m r i b c a m b e r /', i n m m , i s
d e t e r m i n e d as t h e m a x i m u m v a l u e m e a s u r e d f o r each rib.
3.3.3.4 T h e s p a c i n g a, i n m m , o f p r i m a r y f r a m i n g
girders is either determined b y t h e structural p l a n o r is
measured o n t h e structure.
3.3.4 I n d e n t a t i o n s .
3.3.4.1 I n c a s e o f t h e s t r u c t u r e w i t h a n i n d e n t a t i o n
w h e r e 10 successive p r i m a r y f r a m i n g girders are
deformed, measurements shall b e t a k e n o n each girder,
w h e r e 10 t o 15 girders are deformed, every other girder
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A-A
tr
m a y b e m e a s u r e d , a n d w h e r e 15 o r m o r e girders are
deformed every third girder m a y be measured including
the o n e h a v i n g t h e greatest camber / .
I f a l l conditions o f F o r m u l a (2.3.3.3-1) are m e t f o r i n
case o f a g i r d e r w i t h a m a x i m u m c a m b e r , t h e o t h e r g i r d e r s
f o u n d i n the area o f the i n d e n t a t i o n m a y n o t b e measured.
3.3.4.2 T h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r / , i n m m , a n d l e n g t h /',
i n m m , o f the deformed girder section shall be measured
i n the same plane, i n w h i c h the girder l i e s . T h e procedures
o f m e a s u r i n g / a n d /' a r e g i v e n i n F i g . 3 . 3 . 4 . 2 a .
3.3.4.3 T h e d e v i a t i o n d', i n m m , o f a g i r d e r w e b
f r o m its i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n is m e a s u r e d o n the faceplate l e v e l
where the deviation is the greatest.The procedure o f
measuring d' is illustrated i n F i g . 3.3.4.2a.
3.3.4.4 T h e d e p t h o f t h e g i r d e r w e b h , i n m m , i s
determined f r o m the structural plan o r is measured o n the
structure.
3.3.4.5 T h e d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e g i r d e r s e c t i o n c ' ,
i n m m , at w h i c h the camber is t h e greatest a n d its nearest
non-deformed support shall be measured i n the same
plane, i n w h i c h the girder l i e s . W h e n measuring the
v a l u e o f c', w e b f r a m i n g m e m b e r s f i t t e d p e r p e n d i c u l a r l y ,
decks, p l a t f o r m s , b u l k h e a d s , e t c . s e r v e as supports f o r a
m a i n framing m e m b e r T h e procedure o f measuring c ' i s
illustrated i n F i g . 3.3.4.2a.
3.3.4.6 T h e 3 0 0 m m - b a s e d c a m b e r f , i n m m , o f a
girder is measured i n w a y o f the m a x i m u m camber / .
Recommendations for measuring the f
parameter are
given i n A p p e n d i x 2 - 2 . T h e procedure for measuring f
is g i v e n i n F i g . 3 . 3 . 4 . 2 a .
3.3.4.7 T h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r / , i n m m , a n d t h e
d e f o r m e d a r e a l e n g t h /', i n m m , o f a g i r d e r o r p l a t e
elements are measured i n the same plane, i n w h i c h they
l i e . T h e p r o c e d u r e s o f m e a s u r i n g / a n d /' a r e g i v e n i n
Fig. 3.3.4.26.
3 0 0
3 0 0
300
3.3.5 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
The necessity for e x a m i n i n g the connecting elements
a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g , as w e l l as t h e necessity a n d
procedure f o r measuring the deformation parameters
therein shall be determined proceeding f r o m experience
in technical supervision.
3.4 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H C R A C K S A N D R U P T U R E S
3.4.1 S u r v e y o f s t r u c t u r e s .
3.4.1.1 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l s t r u c t u r e s w i t h
cracks a n d ruptures i s determined b y their type, l o c a t i o n
w i t h i n t h e structure, l e n g t h , area, o r i e n t a t i o n a n d
o p e n i n g displacement, w h i c h are d e t e r m i n e d b y mea
surements.
3.4.1.2 T h e t y p e o f c r a c k o r r u p t u r e i s d e t e r m i n e d
visually during the hull survey a n d proceeding from
experience i n technical supervision.
3.4.1.3 T h e c r a c k s a n d r u p t u r e s i n h u l l m e m b e r s
m a y b e r e v e a l e d as a r e s u l t o f e x a m i n a t i o n , t e s t i n g a n d
b y t h e f o l l o w i n g test procedures:
radiographic;
ultrasonic;
m a g n e t i c p o w d e r test;
d y e p e n e t r a t i o n test;
using aqueous dispersions, kerosene w i t h chalk,
etc.
3.4.1.4 T h e c r a c k o r r u p t u r e p a r a m e t e r s a r e m e a
sured o n t h e surface o f t h e d a m a g e d h u l l m e m b e r b y
m e a n s o f a caliper, r u l e r o r another m e a s u r i n g instru
m e n t , w h i c h ensures a n accuracy o f n o t less
than 5 m m .
276
3.4.1.5 T h e v a l u e s m e a s u r e d o n c r a c k s s h a l l b e
d r a w n u p as t h e tables s i m i l a r t o t h o s e g i v e n i n 2.3 o f
A p p e n d i x 2 - 1 , as w e l l as i n d i c a t e d i n d r a w i n g s a n d
sketches s h o w i n g the cracked structure w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f
the length, opening displacement a n d orientation o f the
crack.
The values measured o n ruptures m a y be represented
in a n arbitrary from.
It is r e c o m m e n d e d that t h e tables shall b e s u b m i t t e d
to t h e Register o n f l o p p y disks.
3.4.1.6 T h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h
cracks a n d ruptures shall be carried o u t w i t h d u e regard
to t h e service conditions o f the structures and proceeding
from experience i n technical supervision.
3.4.2 M e a s u r e m e n t o f c r a c k p a r a m e t e r s .
The crack length X ' , i n m m , i n a h u l l m e m b e r is
measured o n t h e shortest distance b e t w e e n its b e g i n n i n g
and e n d . T h e location o f the crack e n d shall be
determined visually w i t h a n addition o f 10 m m .
T h e o p e n i n g d i s p l a c e m e n t i, i n m m , o f a c r a c k i s
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e m a x i m u m distance b e t w e e n its edges.
T h e crack orientation i n a m e m b e r is determined b y t h e
4 STANDARDS F O RH U L L W I T H
4.1
DEFECTS
GENERAL
4.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n c o n t a i n s t h e s t a n d a r d s f o r
defective h u l l members f o r determining the technical
condition o f the h u l l i n accordance w i t h the provisions o f
Section 2.
4.1.2 T h e s t a n d a r d s c o n t a i n e d i n t h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n
r e g u l a t e t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l m e m b e r s corres
ponding to the " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " and " L I M I T E D S A T I S F A C T O R Y " h u l l c o n d i t i o n s as p e r S e c t i o n 2 .
4.1.3 T h e s t a n d a r d s f o r t h e " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " h u l l
condition shall be determined proceeding from the
current R e g i s t e r class a n d 5-year p e r i o d i c i t y o f special
surveys.
Appendix 2
277
278
4.2 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
W E A R
in Service
[Ss(b)]
(4.2.1.3)
-kS ( )
s b
4.2.1 H u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s .
4.2.1.1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n
modulus [W ( )], i n c m , for a deck o r b o t t o m is determined
from the formula
3
Wd b)]
(4.2.1.1-1)
kW
where
Wd(b) = h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s , i n c m , f o r a d e c k o r b o t t o m , a s
required b y t h e R u l e s f o r Construction f o r a n e w ship;
= a factor equal t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
for ships operating i n unrestricted areas o f n a v i g a t i o n a n d
ships h a v i n g distinguishing m a r k s f o r restricted areas o f
n a v i g a t i o n R 1 , R 2 i n their class notations;
=0,65 + 0,0012/
(4.2.1.1-2)
w h e r e L = design ship length, i n m ;
f o r ships, h a v i n g the d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k s f o r restricted areas
o f navigation R 2 - R S N , R2-RSN(4,5), R 3 - R S N , R 3 i n their
class notations:
= 0 , 7 0 + 0 , 0 0 1 2 / b u t n o t less t h a n 0,8.
(4.2.1.1-3)
I n a n y case, t h e factor s h a l l n o t b e a d o p t e d m o r e t h a n 0 , 9 0 .
shell p l a t i n g , i n n e r side o r
required b y t h e Rules f o r
4.2.2 P l a t e s .
4.2.2.1 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate thickness [ S ] , i n m m , i s determined f r o m t h e f o r m u l a
1
(4.2.2.1-1)
[S ] = m ( S - A S )
1
Zd b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 1
Zc
Id
(4.2.1.1-4)
w h e r e r\ = s t e e l m e c h a n i c a l p r o p e r t i e s u t i l i z a t i o n f a c t o r f o r d e c k , t o b e
determined from the Rules f o r Construction;
= steel m e c h a n i c a l properties u t i l i z a t i o n factor f o r c o n t i n u o u s
l o n g i t u d i n a l s o n t h e o u t e r side o f t h e deck, t o b e d e t e r m i n e d
from the Rules for Construction;
z = distance, i n m , b e t w e e n the strength deck and the neutral axis
o f the h u l l cross-section;
z = distance, i n m , b e t w e e n t h e upper flanges o f continuous
l o n g i t u d i n a l s o n t h e o u t e r side o f t h e d e c k a n d t h e n e u t r a l
axis o f the h u l l cross-section.
d
m i n
[Wd(b)]^0,9W
(4.2.1.1-5)
m i n
where W
= m i n i m a l h u l l section m o d u l u s , i n c m , required b y t h e
Rules f o r Construction.
min
4.2.1.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l u l t i m a t e h u l l s e c t i o n
m o d u l u s [WW ( ) ] , i n c m , f o r a d e c k o r b o t t o m i s
determined from the formula
3
= 1 , 1
10
(4.2.1.2)
w h e r e M ,M
= bending moments, i nk N m , t o be determined
from theRules for Construction;
a = s t a n d a r d y i e l d s t r e s s o f d e c k ( b o t t o m ) m a t e r i a l , i n M P a , i n
accordance w i t h t h e Rules f o r Construction.
W
SW
[S3] = 0,85[S1]
(4.2.2.2)
w h e r e [S ] - refer t o 4.2.2.1.
1
4.2.1.3 P e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s o f s i d e s h e l l
p l a t i n g , i n n e r side, c o n t i n u o u s l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d [S ( )],
in m m , t o be determined from the formula
[S ] = 0,30S
4
b u t n o t less t h a n 3 m m
s b
w h e r e S - refer t o 4.2.2.1.
0
(4.2.2.3)
Appendix 2
279
Table
F a c t o r s m,
1
Nos.
and m
Structural member
Ships
o f group I
Region
o f ship length
1.1
1.2
S e c o n d c o n t i n u o u s d e c k l y i n g h i g h e r t h a n 0,75) a b o v e t h e b a s e p l a n e
1.3
Sides
2.1
Sheerstrake
2.2
O u t e r side:
in the region o f alternating waterlines
outside the region o f alternating waterlines
2.3
Ships
o f group I I
Ships o f
groups I
and I I
m
2
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,65
0,80
0,70
midship region
ends
0,80
0,75
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,70
0,75
0,65
0,70
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,65
0,80
0,70
full length
midship region
ends
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,65
0,70
0,60
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,65
0,70
0,60
0,70
0,70
0,70
midship region
ends
full length
midship region
ends
0,80
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,60
0,65
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,60
0,65
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,70
0,70
0,80
0,70
I n n e r side
upper strake
m i d d l e strake
l o w e r strake
m
1
4.2.2.1-1
for plates
Bottom
3.1
Plate keel
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,70
3.2
B o t t o m w i t h bilge
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,60
0,80
0,70
full length
0,80
0,65
0,80
0,65
0,80
0,80
0,65
0,80
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,60
0,60
0,65
0,85
0,75
0,80
0,60
0,60
0,65
0,70
0,70
0,70
0,70
0,60
0,65
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,70
0,70
0,80
0,70
4
4.1
Inner bottom
Inner bottom
Bulkheads
5.1
5.2
Transverse
upper
middle
lower
5.3
bulkheads, cofferdam
strake
strake
strake
Longitudinal bulkheads
upper strake
Wash
bulkheads
Tanks
6.1
6.2
6.3
Other tanks
tanks
bulkheads
m i d d l e strake
l o w e r strake
5.4
midship region
ends
full length
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,70
0,85
0,75
0,85
0,75
0,70
midship region
ends
0,85
0,80
0,70
0,70
0,80
0,70
0,80
0,60
0,80
0,60
0,70
280
in Service
Structural member
Region
o f ship length
Ships
o f group I
Superstructures a n d deckhouses
Ships o f
groups I
and II
m
7
Ships
o f group I I
7.1
Superstructure side
0,80
0,60
0,80
0,60
0,70
7.2
0,80
0,70
0,80
0,70
0,70
7.3
Superstructure a n d deckhouse
0,80
0,60
0,80
0,60
0,70
region A
region
region
1,0
0,90
0,90
1,00
0,90
0,90
0,80
0,80
0,80
deck
Regions o f strengthening
8.1
Ice strengthening
8.2
0,85
0,85
0,80
8.3
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,70
0,55
0,70
0,55
0,70
9
Other hull members
9.1
Table
4.2.2.1-2
AS v a l u e s f o r s h e l l p l a t i n g i n r e g i o n s o f s t r e n g t h e n i n g
Strengthening
Nos
AS,mm
S t r e n g t h e n i n g o f ship m o o r i n g a t sea:
for side s w e e p i n g
i n o t h e r cases
3,0
2,0
4.2.3 G i r d e r s .
4.2.3.1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s [ W 1 ] ,
i n c m , o f a girder shall be determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
4.2.3.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l a r e [i*i], i n c m , o f a
girder w e b cross-section s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e f o r m u l a
[W ]= n W
(4.2.3.1)
w h e r e W = girder section m o d u l u s , i n c m , as r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction;
n = factor t o b e adopted equal to:
0,80 f o r m a i n a n d w e b f r a m i n g girders i n w a y o f
strengthening;
0,75 f o r m a i n f r a m i n g longitudinals o f strength deck,
sheerstrake, upper a n d l o w e r strake o f i n n e r side a n d
longitudinal bulkheads, topside a n d hopper tanks, inner
b o t t o m and b o t t o m amidships, as w e l l as for a l l w e b f r a m i n g
girders;
0,70 f o r t h e rest o f girders;
0,65 for trapezoidal corrugations.
[ i ^ n i
(4.2.3.2)
2
4.2.3.3 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [S1], i n m m , o f a girder element shall be
determined from the formula
[S1]= n S
(4.2.3.3-1)
Appendix 2
281
[S1]^0,65Smin;
(4.2.3.3-2)
(4.2.3.3-3)
(4.2.3.3-4)
m i n
(4.2.3.3-5)
4.2.3.4 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r area is
determined from the formula
3
[ S 3 ] = 0,85[S1]
(4.2.3.4)
w h e r e [ S ] - refer t o 4.2.3.3.
1
4.2.3.5 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r is determined
from F o r m u l a (4.2.2.3).
4.2.4 W e l d e d a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s .
4.2.4.1 I n case o f w e l d w e a r o n a l e n g t h e x c e e d i n g 0,3 m ,
t h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r s h a l l b e e s t a b l i s h e d as f o l l o w s :
for butt w e l d s n o t deeper t h a n t h e surface o f t h e
hull m e m b e r w i t h the smaller thickness i n the joint;
f o r f i l l e t w e l d s pass r e d u c t i o n b y 1 m m o r 2 0 p e r cent,
w h i c h e v e r i s less.
4.2.4.2 I n c a s e o f w e l d w e a r o n a l e n g t h b e t w e e n
0,1 m a n d 0,3 m , t h e permissible residual thickness [S3],
in m m , o f the w e l d shall be determined from
F o r m u l a (4.2.2.2).
4.2.4.3 I n case o f w e l d w e a r o n a l e n g t h b e l o w 0 , 1 m ,
the permissible residual thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f the
w e l d is determined from F o r m u l a (4.2.2.3).
4.2.4.4 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r o f r i v e t e d j o i n t s s h a l l
be established as f o l l o w s :
for flat a n d c u p heads n o t greater t h a n 0 , 2 o f the
rivet body diameter;
for countersunk a n d raised countersunk heads n o t
deeper t h a n 0 , 1 o f the rivet b o d y diameter; i f s h a l l o w spot
facing o r r i v e t defects are revealed b y r a n d o m d r i l l i n g o f
4
[S1]^0,5S0;
(4.2.5-1)
(4.2.5-2)
4.2.6 S t a n d a r d s t o b e a p p l i e d d i r e c t l y d u r i n g h u l l
survey.
4.2.6.1 T h e s t a n d a r d s s t a t e d b e l o w a p p l y o n l y t o
those ships, w h i c h Register class h a s n o t b e e n m o d i f i e d
since their c o n s t r u c t i o n . T h e application o f these
standards t o ships w i t h transfered class i s n o t p e r m i t t e d .
4.2.6.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n
modulus [ W ( ) ] , i n c m , for a deck o r b o t t o m is
determined from F o r m u l a (4.2.1.1-1) where A= 0,9
and W ( ) is determined f o r as-built m e m b e r scantlings.
4.2.6.3 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s [ S ) ] ,
i n m m , o f side shell p l a t i n g , i n n e r side a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkhead is determined from F o r m u l a (4.2.1.3) where
A; = 0 , 9 a n d
is equal t o the as-built thickness o f t h e
member under consideration.
4.2.6.4 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate thickness [ S ] , i n m m , is determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
3
s ( b
[S1] = m 0 S 0
(4.2.6.4)
4.2.6.5 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate thickness [ S ] , i n m m , is determined f r o m t h e
formula
3
[S3]=0,85[S1]
(4.2.6.5)
w h e r e [ S ] - refer t o 4.2.6.4.
1
4.2.6.6 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate thickness [ S 4 ] , i n m m , shall be determined i n
accordance w i t h 4.2.2.3.
282
4.2.6.7 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [S1], i nm m , o f a girder m e m b e r is determined
from the formula
AS* =( 5 - T K
(4.2.7.2)
[S ] = n S
1
(4.2.6.7)
4.2.6.8 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [ S ] , i nm m , o f a girder m e m b e r is determined
from the formula
3
[S3]=0,5S0
(4.2.6.8)
w h e r e S - refer t o 4.2.6.7.
0
4.2.6.9 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [ S ] , i nm m , o f a girder m e m b e r is determined
from F o r m u l a (4.2.2.3).
4.2.6.10 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r i n w e l d e d a n d r i v e t e d
joints shall b e determined i n accordance w i t h 4.2.4, a n d
that o f local strengthening, i n accordance w i t h 4.2.5.
4.2.7 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f p e r m i s
sible residual plate thickness o f cargo hold h a t c h
covers.
4.2.7.1 F o r s h i p s c o n t r a c t e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r a f t e r
1 July 2 0 1 2 , the requirements o f Section 7 o f I A C S U R
[S3]=0,85[S1]
(4.2.7.3)
S 2 1 A (refer t o 7.10.6.53, P a r t I I I " E q u i p m e n t , Arrange
w h e r e [S ] - refer t o 4.2.7.2.
ments a n d Outfit" o f the Rules for the Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships) shall be m e t w h e n
determining t h e permissible residual plate thickness.
4.2.8.5 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
4.2.7.2 F o r s h i p s c o n t r a c t e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n d u r i n g
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f hull members is determined
the period f r o m 1 January 2005 till 1 July 2 0 1 2 , t h e f r o m the formulae:
determination o f permissible residual plate thickness
[ S ] = 0 , 3 0 S , f o r 2,5 < < 5 b u t n o t less t h a n 3 m m ; (4.2.7.4-1)
shall be made considering t h e requirements o f 4.2.2,
A p p e n d i x 2 t o the present Rules a n d Regulation 16 o f t h e
[ S ] = 0 , 2 5 S , f o r 1 < ^ 2,5 b u t n o t less t h a n 2,5 m m ; (4.2.7.4-2)
International C o n v e n t i o n o n L o a d L i n e s , 1 9 6 6 , as
amended b y the 1988 Protocol relating thereto (revised
[ S ] = 0 , 2 0 S , for ^ 1 b u t n o t less t h a n 2 m m ; (4.2.7.4-3)
in 2003).
4
4.2.7.3 F o r s h i p s c o n t r a c t e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n b e f o r e
1 January 2005, the determination ofpermissible residual
plate thickness shall b e m a d e considering t h e require
ments o f 4.2.2, A p p e n d i x 2 t o t h e present Rules a n d
Regulation 15(7)o f the International Convention o n
Load Lines,1966.
4.2.8 S h i p s , w h i c h s u b s e q u e n t s e r v i c e s h a l l l a s t
for less t h a n 5 years.
4.2.8.1 T h e s t a n d a r d s s t a t e d b e l o w a p p l y o n l y t o
ships, w h i c h subsequent service shall last f o r less t h a n
5 years, i.e. t o ships t o b e w r i t t e n o f f f r o m active fleet o r
scrapped.
4.2.8.2 R e d u c t i o n o f t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l h u l l
section m o d u l u s [ W d ( b ) ] , i n c m , f o ra deck o r b o t t o m , as
d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 . 1 , i s subject t o t h e
special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
4.2.8.3 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate a n d girder thickness [ S ] , i n m m , determined
from 4.2.2 a n d 4.2.3 m a ybe reduced b y t h e value
o f A S * , i n m m , determined from the formula
3
w h e r e S - refer t o 4.2.2.1;
- refer t o 4.2.7.2.
0
4.3 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
DEFORMATIONS
4.3.1 H u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s .
n
[ E
] , i n m ,
] =
'
* I
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4.3.2 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s .
4.3.2.1 F o r d e f l e c t i o n s i n t h e s t r e n g t h d e c k o u t s i d e
o f t h e line o f hatch openings, i n t h e sheerstrake a n d
bottom shell plating amidships, the permissible relative
c a m b e r [//6] s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
[//6] = 0 , 0 5 f o r L ^ 9 0 m ^
[//6] = 0 , 1 0 f o r L ^ 6 5 m J
(4.3.2.1)
0,060
0,066
4.3.2.1
0,75
0,80
0,85
0,90
0,95
1,00
0,071
0,077
0,083
0,089
0,094
0,1
4.3.2.2 F o r r i b s i n s t r e n g t h d e c k p l a t i n g , s h e e r s t r a k e
and b o t t o m shell plating amidships, the permissible
r e l a t i v e c a m b e r [//a] s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
[ / / a ] = 0 , 0 5 f o r L ^ 9 0 m ^>
[//a] = 0 , 0 9 f o r L ^ 6 5 m J
(4.3.2.2-1)
w h e r e L - refer t o 4.3.2.
(4.3.2.2-2)
3 0 0
] shall be established
[///] t o b e a d o p t e d f r o m T a b l e 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 ;
(4.3.3.1-1)
T a b l e 4.3.3.1
P e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r \f/l\ f o r g i r d e r s i n a n i n d e n t a t i o n
/'/A
[///]
/'/A
[///]
10 a n d less
0,050
20
0,080
12
0,055
24
0,088
16
0,070
30 and more
0,097
N o t e . /' l e n g t h , i n m m , o f d e f o r m e d a r e a o f a g i r d e r i n
accordance w i t h 3.3.4.2.
(4.3.3.1-2)
(4.3.3.1-3)
(4.3.3.1-4)
[?/]=0,15;
[//c] = 0 , 1 ;
[/300] = 840/A.
(4.3.3.1-5)
4.3.3.2 F o r g i r d e r s a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f s t e e l
having the yield strength
235 MPa, i n which a
b u l g e i s present, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r [///]
s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
w i t h holes i n t h e girder w e b o r plate element
[///] = 0 , 0 5 ;
(4.3.3.2-1)
(4.3.3.2-2)
4.3.3.3 F o r g i r d e r a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f s t e e l
having the yield strength
3 9 0 M P a , t h e rates [///]
c o m p l y i n g w i t h F o r m u l a ( 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 1 ) , [//c] c o m p l y i n g
w i t h F o r m u l a (4.3.3.1-3) a n d [/300] complying w i t h
F o r m u l a (4.3.3.1-4) shall be m u l t i p l i e d b y a factor o f 0,85.
F o r girders a n d plate elements m a d e o f steel h a v i n g
the y i e l d strength 2 3 5 < i ? < 3 9 0 M P a , t h e standards
shall be determined b y linearinterpolation.
T h e r a t e s [?/] c o m p l y i n g w i t h F o r m u l a ( 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 2 ) ,
[///] c o m p l y i n g w i t h F o r m u l a e ( 4 . 3 . 3 . 2 - 1 ) a n d ( 4 . 3 . 3 . 2 - 2 )
do n o t d e p e n d o n t h e y i e l d strength o f steel.
4.3.3.4 F o r g i r d e r s a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f a l u m i n u m
alloys h a v i n g the yield strength i ?
120 - 150 M P a ,
t h e rates as p e r 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 , 4 . 3 . 3 . 2 s h a l l b e used.
e i ?
p 0 j 2
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CRACKS
4.5.4 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n
p a r a m e t e r s p r o g r e s s i n g ( i n c r e a s i n g ) a t t h e r a t e o f u f,
i n m m / y e a r , t h e permissible camber [/], i n m m , for a n y
type o f d e f o r m a t i o n , as d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h
4.3, shall be reduced b y t h e value o fA / , i n m m , t obe
determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
a
4.4.1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e c r a c k l e n g t h
be adopted f r o m Table 4.4.1.
i n m m , shall
Table
4.4.1
P e r m i s s i b l e c r a c k l e n g t h [X], i n m m
A/=5!v
Material
Hull
member
steel, for w h i c h , = 2 3 5 M P a ,
and aluminum alloy
higher strength
steel
200
150
Plates
Girders
C o n n e c t i n g ele
ments a n d local
strengthening
N o t e . A girder depth, i n m m ;
c k n e e side, l e n g t h , i n m m , o f t h e side
strengthening, a l o n g w h i c h the crack propagates.
(4.5.4-1)
/1-/2
where
a/
o f local
4.4.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e c r a c k l e n g t h [ X ] , i n m m , m a y
be specified b y u s i n g special procedures agreed w i t h the
Register.
J 2
(4.5.4-2)
/
J - ( / ) 2 - ( / 2 )2
(4.5.4-3)
5.1
4.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s C h a p t e r a p p l y t o h u l l
members covered b y 4.1.5.2.
4.5.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s
[ W ( ) ] , i n c m , for a deck o r b o t t o m is determined f r o m
F o r m u l a (4.2.1.1-1).
4.5.3 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h t h e average a n n u a l w e a r w ,
i n mm/year, exceeding t h e annual average w e a r M , i n
mm/year, as stipulated i n t h e R u l e s for Construction, t h e
permissible residual thickness
i n m m , as determined i n
accordance w i t h 4 . 2 , shall b e increased b y t h e value
o f A S , i n m m , t o be determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
3
a S
c p
GENERAL
5.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n c o n t a i n s p r o v i s i o n s f o r t h e
repair o f damaged hulls, w h i c h technical condition has
been assessed as " U N S A T I S F A C T O R Y " under t h e
provisions o fSection 2.
5.1.2 I n r e p a i r e d h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , t h e i r s t r e n g t h ,
rigidity a n d toughness shall be restored t o a level n o t
l o w e r than specified b y the Instructions for the technical
conditions " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " a n d " L I M I T E D - S A T I S
F A C T O R Y " under the provisions o fSection 2 .
5.1.3 A s r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s f o r t h e s t r u c t u r e s ,
replacement, strengthening, straightening, welding-up
and closing b y fusion are r e c o m m e n d e d . U n l e s s
expressly provided otherwise, o n l y the damaged section
o f the structure m a y b e repaired.
5.1.4 A s t e m p o r a r y r e p a i r b e f o r e t h e n e x t d o c k i n g
o f t h e s h i p , p r o v i s i o n a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g , c e m e n t b o x e s , etc.
are p e r m i t t e d .
5.1.5 T h e r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d o n
the basis o f the f o l l o w i n g :
type o f damage a n dits n u m e r i c a l parameters;
area o f d a m a g e d structure and its l o c a t i o n i n the h u l l ;
possible reasons o f damage;
ship's a g e a n d p e r i o d o f its subsequent service;
w o r k m a n s h i p o f ship repair t o b e carried out.
5.1.5.1 T h e t y p e o f d a m a g e a n d i t s n u m e r i c a l para
meters shall be determined i n accordance w i t h Section 3.
1
ASa=5(MaS-M)
where
a S
(4.5.3-1)
-(S -S1)/r
(4.5.3-2)
or t h e p e r m i s s i b l e t i m e [ J ] ,i n years, o f
their subsequent service shall b e determined f r o m t h e
formula
[J] -
' +
(4.5.3-3)
w h e r e S1 a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l h u l l m e m b e r t h i c k n e s s , i n m m , d e t e r m i n e d
during the present h u l l f l a w detection i n accordance w i t h 3.2;
S as-built hull m e m b e r thickness, i n m m ;
T t i m e o f previous service life, i nyears, o f the h u l l m e m b e r
before its being installed o n board.
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5.1.5.2 T h e i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e d a m a g e d a r e a f o r t h e
structure shall b e assessed i n accordance w i t h t h e
purpose a n d classification o f m e m b e r g r o u p s as stipu
lated i n t h e Rules f o r Construction a n d considering t h e
requirements f o r tightness.
5.1.5.3 A s p o s s i b l e r e a s o n s o f d a m a g e , t h e f o l l o w i n g
reasons m a y be m e n t i o n e d :
design faults;
i n t e r n a l defects o f m a t e r i a l ;
technological errors a n d l o w quality o f structure
fabrication;
errors a n d unforeseen circumstances i n service.
5.1.5.4 T h e p e r i o d o f s u b s e q u e n t s h i p s e r v i c e s h a l l
be d e t e r m i n e d p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e ship's age, h u l l
technical c o n d i t i o n , devices, engine, m a c h i n e r y , elec
t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d i n s t r u m e n t s , as w e l l as f r o m t h e
s h i p o w n e r ' s i n t e n t i o n s i n respect o f the scope o f repair.
T h e p e r i o d o f ship's service i s established i n years, i f
less t h a n 5 years, a n d as a m u l t i p l e o f 5 years, i f i t i s
equal t o o r longer than 5 years.
5.1.5.5 I t s h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d t h a t , g i v e n a l o w
q u a l i t y o f repair, t h e structures m a y p r o v e less r e l i a b l e
than initially w h e n d a m a g e d . T h e w o r k m a n s h i p at the
yard, w h e r e t h e ship w i l l be repaired, shall b e assessed i n
respect o f the w o r k m a n s h i p d u r i n g t h e ship construction.
5.1.5.6 T h e r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s h a l l b e i n e a c h c a s e
determined b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d shall be agreed w i t h
the Register i n advance.
5.1.6 T e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f h u l l r e p a i r p r o j e c t ,
such as structural d r a w i n g s , c a l c u l a t i o n - e x p l a n a t o r y
notes, t o o l w r i t e - u p cards, sheets, e t c . s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register.
It is permitted n o t t o restore a structure t o its as-built
c o n d i t i o n . W h e n determining structural scantlings, t h e
conditions a n d period o f subsequent ship service shall be
considered.
The required thickness o f a restored h u l l m e m b e r
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e f o r m u l a
S=[S ] + (J-5)M
1
(5.1.6)
5.2 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
W E A R
5.2.1 R e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s .
5.2.1.1 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r , t h e f o l l o w i n g
repair procedures are recommended;
replacement o f h u l l m e m b e r o r its section;
strengthening o f h u l l m e m b e r o r its section;
sealing o fa h u l l m e m b e r section b y fusion.
5.2.1.2 T h e r e p l a c i n g h u l l m e m b e r s o r o f i t s s e c t i o n s
shall h a v e thicknesses n o t less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d f r o m
F o r m u l a (5.1.6).
W h e n girders are replaced, their intersections w i t h
other frames shall be so executed that t h e structural
continuity o f m a i n f r a m i n g girders is ensured.
5.2.1.3 A h u l l m e m b e r o r i t s s e c t i o n m a y b e
strengthened b y means o fthe following:
rider plates increasing t h e section m o d u l i o f h u l l a n d
girders;
doubler plates f o r l o c a l strengthening o f structures
a n d tightness ensurance as t e m p o r a r y r e p a i r b e f o r e t h e
n e x t d o c k i n g o f t h e ship, a n d f o r t h e ships w i t h
s u b s e q u e n t service o f n o t less t h a n 5 years;
girders a n d stiffeners f o r increasing t h e section
m o d u l i o f h u l l a n d local strengthening o f structures,
plates e n s u r i n g l o c a l s t r e n g t h a n d tightness fitted as
d e f i n e d i n 6.7.2.3 o f " G u i d e l i n e s o n T e c h n i c a l Super
vision o f A p p l i c a t i o n o f W e l d i n g at Shipbuilding a n d
S h i p R e p a i r " , as a r e g u l a r r e p a i r subject t o special
consideration b y a n d agreement w i t h R H O .
A rider plate m a y have a thickness exceeding b y n o t
m o r e t h a n 5 0 per cent t h e residual plate thickness o f the
structure b e i n g strengthened, b u t n o t greater t h a n 3 0 m m ,
286
Rider plate
plate
Rider plate
Plating/shell
plate
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287
-Tf
o f plates w i t h g r o o v e w e a r . P i t s r e m o v e d f r o m a riveted
s e a m b y less t h a n 5 0 m m m a y n o t b e sealed b y fusion.
I f a plate i s repaired b y replacing its pitted section,
the repair shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.1.6.
T e m p o r a r y repair o f a pitted plate section m a y be
carried o u t b y means o f a doubler plate.
5.2.4 G i r d e r s .
5.2.4.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r o f a g i r d e r , i t s h a l l b e
replaced as a w h o l e , i f t h e cross-sectional area o f its
m e m b e r lost because o f w e a r exceeds 6 0 per cent o f the
initial value o r i f the girder i s located i nthe midship
region and is a longitudinal framing m e m b e r o f a deck o r
bottom.
I f a girder is repaired b y strengthening i n the f o r m o f
r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f its m e m b e r s , r e i n f o r c e m e n t t h r o u g h o u t
the relevant span shall be ensured.For girder strengthening,
rider plates fitted o n w e b s a n d flanges m a y b e used, as
w e l l as r o l l e d section b e a m s . T h e r e c o m m e n d e d designs
o f w o r n girder strengthening are s h o w n i n F i g . 5.2.4.1-1.
The section m o d u l u s o f a strengthened girder m a y not be
increased above t h e as-built value.
arrangement
p l a t i n g a n d deck p l a t i n g i n areas o f i n t e n s i v e v i b r a t i o n s
are concerned, t h e replaced plates s h a l l h a v e thicknesses
required b y the Rules for Construction for newbuildings.
T h e t e m p o r a r y repair o f plates m a y b e carried o u t b y
means o f doubler plates.For members contributing to the
longitudinal strength o f hull, t h e possibility o f using
doubler plates shall b e a n a l y t i c a l l y s u b s t a n t i a t e d . T h e
plates c o n t r i b u t i n g t o t h e h u l l l o n g i t u d i n a l strength,
w h i c h a r e repaired u s i n g doubler plates, shall b e
c o n s i d e r w i t h o u t t h e d o u b l e r plates w h e n d e t e r m i n i n g W( >
F o r the plates o f structures ensuring tightness, w h i c h are
r e p a i r e d u s i n g d o u b l e r plates, tests s h a l l b e c o n d u c t e d i n
accordance w i t h t h e Rules.
b
5.2.3.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e t o t a l a r e a o f
nonadjacent sections being replaced shall n o t exceed
4 0 p e r cent o f t h e plate area.
The temporary repair o f a w o r n plate section w i t h
local wear m a y b e carried o u t b y means o f a doubler
plate.Plates w i t h linear w e a r i n w a y o f the ice strake a n d
h u l l areas strengthened f o r m o o r i n g m a y n o t b e r e p a i r e d
b y fitting rider plates.
W h e r e a w o r n plate section i s repaired b y strength
ening w i t h intercostal girders o r stiffeners, t h e efficiency
o f this structural design shall be substantiated analytically.
I n t h i s case, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l p l a t e t h i c k n e s s [ S ]
m a y be reduced bearing the strengthening i n m i n d .
Plates w i t h g r o o v e w e a r m a y b e r e p a i r e d b y w e l d i n g u p .
T h e total welded-up area shall n o t exceed 5 p e r cent o f
t h e p l a t e s e c t i o n area.
5.2.3.3 F o r p l a t e s w i t h p i t t i n g , t h e p i t s m a y b e s e a l e d
b y f u s i o n , o b s e r v i n g t h e s a m e procedures as i n t h e case
3
a,^2S
+ 25 mm; a ^2S+50
2
mm
,'
Additional webgirder
'
//
)
\<
Additional knees
7V,
\
\
Jy
)
/
288
s h a l l b e substantiated a n a l y t i c a l l y . I n t h i s case, t h e
permissible residual thicknesses [S1] o f girder elements
m a y b e reduced i n v i e w o f t h e strengthening effected.
5.2.4.2 I n t h e c a s e o f l o c a l p i t t i n g o r g r o o v e w e a r , a
girder m e m b e r m a y b e replaced o n a limited span length
i n w a y o fw e a r . T h e dimensions o fthe replaced section
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e a s - b u i l t d i m e n s i o n s o f t h e
girder.
I f a girder is repaired b y strengthening i nthe f o r m o f
r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f its m e m b e r s , t h e strengthening shall b e
effected t h r o u g h o u t t h e w o r n s e c t i o n . I f is also p e r m i t t e d
for t h e w o r n deep girder w e b areas t o b e strengthened
w i t h stiffeners.The recommended plans o f strengthening
the girder areas are s h o w n i n F i g . 5.2.4.2.
Repair b y strengthening is n o t permitted f o r t h e
elements o f deck a n d b o t t o m longitudinals amidships.
5.3 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
/sii*
"
5.2.4.3 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , a g i r d e r e l e m e n t m a y ,
w h e r e necessary, b e repaired u s i n g procedures described
under 5.2.3.3.
5.2.5 W e l d e d a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s .
5.2.5.1 W o r n w e l d s m a y b e r e p a i r e d b y w e l d i n g - u p .
I f necessary, particular w e l d lengths m a y b e c u t o u t a n d
welded anew.
5.2.5.2 W e a k , n o n - w a t e r p r o o f o r w o r n j o i n t s s h a l l
be r e r i v e t e d . W h e n replacing b l i n d rivets, t h e chamfering
d e p t h s h a l l n o t b e grater t h a n 0 , 9 a n d less t h a n 0 , 7 o f the
residual thickness o f the chamfered member.
I f a n a l u m i n u m alloy plate is w o r n i n w a y o f its
c o n n e c t i o n t o a steel o n e , t h e w o r n plate area shall b e
removed, a n d the riveted joint shall be re-riveted.
I n s o m e cases, b o x i n g o f n o n - w e a k e n e d a n d w a t e r
p r o o f rivets, i n d i v i d u a l n o n - w a t e r p r o o f rivets, o r electric
riveting m a y b e p e r m i t t e d o n agreement w i t h t h e Register.
5.2.6 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
5.2.6.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , a c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t
shall b e replaced, i f t h e girder, w h i c h i t strengthens, i s
replaced.
in Service
DEFORMATIONS
5.3.1 R e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s .
5.3.1.1 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n ,
the f o l l o w i n g repair procedures are recommended:
replacement o f the h u l l element o r its section;
strengthening o f the h u l l e l e m e n t o r its section w h e r e
residual d e f o r m a t i o n i s present;
flattening.
5.3.1.2 A h u l l m e m b e r o r i t s s e c t i o n s h a l l b e
replaced i n accordance w i t h t h e provisions o f 5.2.1.2.
5.3.1.3 A h u l l m e m b e r o r i t s s e c t i o n m a y b e
strengthened b y means o f the following:
strings (rider plates);
girders o r stiffeners.
T h e strings, girders a n d stiffeners shall b e m a n u
factured a n d fitted bearing i n m i n d t h e relevant
provisions o f 5.2.1.3.
5.3.1.4 D e f o r m a t i o n s h a l l b e r e p a i r e d b y f l a t t e n i n g
i n accordance w i t h t h e procedure approved b y t h e
R e g i s t e r . T h e total d e f o r m e d area o f a m e m b e r shall b e
intensively heated.
F o r h u l l m e m b e r s m a d e o f h i g h e r s t r e n g t h steels,
w h i c h w e r e heat-treated, residual d e f o r m a t i o n repair b y
flattening is n o t permitted.
5.3.2 C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n .
For deformed hull members located amidships i n the
strength deck o r b o t t o m m a y be repaired b y means o f
replacement o r s t r e n g t h e n i n g . T h e acceptability o f
i n d e n t a t i o n s t r e n g t h e n i n g s h a l l b e a n a l y t i c a l l y substan
tiated.
T h e longitudinals o f t h e strength deck a n d b o t t o m
amidships m a y n o t b e repaired b y fitting strings.
5.3.3 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s .
5.3.3.1 W h e r e a h u l l m e m b e r c o n t a i n i n g i n d e n t a
tions a n d ribs is replaced, t h e thickness o f replaced
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sectionshall
notbelessthandeterminedfrom
F o r m u l a (5.1.6).
A h u l l m e m b e r containing ribs shall b e repaired b y
r e p l a c e m e n t , iff/a^1,5[f'/a]
w h e r e / , / , a , [f'/a] s h a l l b e
adopted f r o m 3.3.3 a n d 4.3.2.
5.3.3.2 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s s h a l l b e s t r e n g t h e n e d
w i t h girders o r stiffeners, w h i c h h e i g h t i s n o t less t h a n
75 p e r cent o f that o f existing g i r d e r s . A r e c o m m e n d e d
plan o f deflection a n d r i b strengthening i s s h o w n i n
Fig. 5.3.3.2.
A-A
m i n 50
are observed
5.3.3.3 W h e n h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h d e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s
are repaired, o n e a n d t h e s a m e d e f o r m e d area m a y b e
repaired b y flattening n o t m o r e t h a n d u r i n g t w o repairs,
w h i c h shall be infallibly accompanied b y intensive
h e a t i n g o f s h e l l a n d p l a t i n g i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
for deflections, i n w h i c h t h e deformed shell plating
area does n o t g o as far as t h e girders, t h e w h o l e o f the
area, i n w h i c h t h e d e f l e c t i o n i s f o r m e d , shall b e covered;
for ribs a n d deflections, i n w h i c h t h e deformed shell
plating, area goes as far as t h e girders, l e n g t h w i s e w i t h
regard t o framing members a n d i nw a y o f the m a x i m u m
camber.
5.3.4 I n d e n t a t i o n s a n d b u l g e s .
5.3.4.1 A h u l l m e m b e r c o n t a i n i n g a n i n d e n t a t i o n o r
bulge shall b e repaired b y replacement, i f i t is n o t
possible t o eliminate t h e rupture b y welding-up i n
accordance w i t h 5.4.1.4.
W h e r e a m e m b e r containing indentations o r bulges
is replaced, the thickness o f t h e replaced section s h a l l n o t
be less t h a n that d e t e r m i n e d f r o m F o r m u l a ( 5 . 1 . 6 ) .
T h e m a i n f r a m i n g girders i n w a y o f a n indentation
s h a l l b e r e p a i r e d b y r e p l a c e m e n t , i f f/l'>2[f/[]
and
/ 3 o o > 2 [ f 3 o o ] w h e r e f, l ' , f , [ f / l ] , [faoo] s h a l l b e
adopted f r o m 3.3.4 a n d 4.3.3.
A hull member containing a bulge shall be repaired
b y replacement where
f'/l'>2[f/l].
5.3.4.2 I t i s p e r m i t t e d f o r t h e s t r u c t u r e i n w a y o f a n
indentation t o b e strengthened b y fitting additional
3 0 0
1 1
5.3.5 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
5.3.5.1 K n e e s w i t h d e f o r m e d f a c e p l a t e s s h a l l b e
repaired b y replacement.
5.3.5.2 D e f o r m e d k n e e s w i t h o u t a face p l a t e / f l a n g e ,
as w e l l a s k n e e s w i t h a n u n d e f o r m e d face p l a t e / f l a n g e
m a y b e strengthened w i t h stiffeners.
5.3.5.3 D e f o r m e d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g s h a l l b e
repaired b y replacement.
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5.4 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H C R A C K S A N D R U P T U R E S
5.4.1 R e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s .
5.4.1.1 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h c r a c k s a n d r u p t u r e s ,
the following repair procedures are recommended:
replacement o fthe h u l l m e m b e r section, i n w h i c h a
crack o r rupture is contained;
replacement o fthe h u l l m e m b e r section containing a
crack o r rupture w i t h m o d e r n i z a t i o n o f t h e structure;
welding-up.
5.4.1.2 R e p l a c e m e n t o f a c r a c k e d h u l l m e m b e r i s
r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
a branched crack e m e r g i n g f o r a first t i m e ;
a progressing ( g r o w i n g ) crack;
possible reasons o f cracking are l o w quality o f
material, its l a m i n a t i o n , gross technological errors o r l o w
quality o f structure fabrication, overheating o r b u r n i n g
o f material, w h i c h m a y i n v o l v e crack recurrence i n
future;
the ship is y o u n g e r t h a n 10 years.
The dimensions o f m e m b e r section t o be replaced
s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d as t h e greater o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
the section a n d the crack shall completely overlap i n
length w i t h a n addition o f30 m m along the directiono f
the crack propagation f r o m its peak;
the border o f the section shall l i e outside the hull
m e m b e r area w i t h stress c o n c e n t r a t i o n d u e t o i t s shape;
the dimensions o f the section shall render technolo
gical operations possible o n the level o f w o r k m a n s h i p
r e q u i r e d f o r t h e repair.
H u l l members w i t h ruptures shall be repaired b y
r e p l a c e m e n t . H u l l m e m b e r s n o t subjected t o forces d u e t o
the longitudinal bending o f h u l l m a y be repaired w i t h
r i d e r plates as t e m p o r a r y s t r e n g t h e n i n g u n t i l t h e n e x t
r e p a i r . A rider plate shall g o b e y o n d t h e edge o f a rupture
as f a r a s 2 S + 2 5 m m , b u t n o t f a r t h e r t h a n 5 0 m m w h e r e
S i s t h e smaller thickness, i n m m , o f t h e plates j o i n e d .
5.4.1.3 R e p l a c e m e n t o f a c r a c k e d h u l l m e m b e r
together w i t h structural modernization is recommended
i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
a branched crack emerging f o r a second t i m e ;
a progressing ( g r o w i n g ) crack emerging for a second
time;
possible reasons o f cracking are design errors (rigid
spots, stress c o n c e n t r a t i o n , etc.), h u l l a n d m a c h i n e r y
vibrations.
Replacement o f a cracked hull m e m b e r section
together w i t h structural m o d e r n i z a t i o n m a y also be
recommended proceeding from experience o f technical
s u p e r v i s i o n o f ships o f t h e s a m e series o r t y p e .
Structural m o d e r n i z a t i o n consists i n i m p r o v i n g t h e
structure f o r t h e purpose o f cracking e l i m i n a t i o n i n
f u t u r e . T h e efficiency o f structural design suggested shall
be substantiated, a n d t h e design shall be approved b y t h e
Register.
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5.4.1.4 W e l d i n g - u p o f a c r a c k i s r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e
f o l l o w i n g cases:
an isolated crack ( n o t branched) emerging f o r the
first t i m e ;
possible reasons o f cracking are slag inclusions,
cavities a n d other i n t e r n a l defects o f m a t e r i a l , technolo
gical errors, p o o r q u a l i t y o f structural manufacture a n d
assembly, as w e l l as operating errors a n d a b n o r m a l service
c o n d i t i o n s ( f o u l , impact, c o l l i s i o n , g r o u n d i n g , etc.);
the ship is older t h a n 2 0 years.
For ruptured h u l l members w i t h deflections a n d
indentations, welding-up o fruptures is permitted where
the separation distance does n o t exceed t h e allowances
for edge preparation before w e l d i n g .
Cracks a n d ruptures shall be w e l d e d i n accordance
w i t h the procedure approved b y the R e g i s t e r . T h e crack
a n d rupture edges shall b e prepared f o r w e l d i n g , a n d t h e
crack e n d shall be d r i l l e d . T h e opening diameter shall n o t
be less t h a n t h e plate t h i c k n e s s .
5.4.1.5 I n a l l cases w h e n t h e h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h c r a c k s
a n d r u p t u r e s a r e r e p a i r e d , t h e c h o i c e o f w e l d i n g consu
mables, material o f section t o be replaced a n d repair
procedure shall b e i n accordance w i t h 5.1.7 a n d 5.1.8.
5.4.2 H u l l m e m b e r s .
5.4.2.1 T h e c r a c k s a n d r u p t u r e s i n h u l l m e m b e r s
contributing t o t h e longitudinal strength m a y be w e l d e d u p
i n cases s t i p u l a t e d i n 5.4.1.4 w h e n t h e i r l e n g t h d o e s n o t
exceed t h e standards established i n 4 . 4 . I n o t h e r cases,
the p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.4.1.2 a n d 5.4.1.3 shall b e f o l l o w e d .
5.4.2.2 C r a c k e d a n d r u p t u r e d p l a t e s a n d g i r d e r s
shall be repaired i n accordance w i t h the provisions
o f 5.4.1.2 t o 5.4.1.5 t a k i n g into consideration w h e t h e r
t h e y f o r m parts o f structures, f o r w h i c h cracks are n o t
permitted or permitted i n 2.4.
5.4.2.3 W e l d l e n g t h s w i t h c r a c k s s h a l l b e c u t o u t t o
sound metal a n d then shall be w e l d e d up o n lengths n o t
less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d i n 4 . 2 . 4 .
R u p t u r e d w e l d lengths m a y b e w e l d e d u p after
residual deformation e l i m i n a t i o n w h e n e v e r possible.
Repair w o r k shall be carried o u t following the
provisions o f 5.2.1.4.
5.4.2.4 C r a c k e d a n d r u p t u r e d l e n g t h s o f r i v e t e d
joints taking u p loads arising f r o m h u l l b u c k l i n g shall
be replaced a n d re-riveted.
Cracks a n d ruptures i n riveted joints, b y w h i c h
tightness is ensured, m a y b e w e l d e d u p i n cases
s t i p u l a t e d i n 5 . 4 . 1 . 4 . I n o t h e r cases, t h e p r o v i s i o n s
o f 5.4.1.2 a n d 5.4.1.3 shall b e f o l l o w e d .
5.4.2.5 A c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s e c t i o n c o n t a i n i n g a
crack a n d a rupture shall be repaired i n accordance w i t h
the provisions o f 5.4.1.2 t o 5.4.1.5. W h e r e t h e crack
length is commensurate w i t h the connecting element
dimensions, t h e element as a w h o l e shall b e replaced o r
modernized.
5.4.2.6 T h e n e c e s s i t y o f a n d r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e f o r
local strengthening containing cracks a n d ruptures shall
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6 INSTRUCTIONS ON HULL
6.1
RENOVATION
GENERAL
6.1.1 B y h u l l r e n o v a t i o n , a s y s t e m o f m e a s u r e s i s
meant, w h i c h is aimed at c o n f i r m i n g o r restoring o f the
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the h u l l t o t h e levels 1SS (first
special survey), 2 S S (second special survey), 3 S S (third
special survey) established b y t h e Instructions, w h i c h
c o r r e s p o n d t o the h u l l c o n d i t i o n d u r i n g the first, second
o r t h i r d special s u r v e y after 5 , 10 o r 15 y e a r s o f t h e ship
service f r o m the construction.
6.1.2 T h e s y s t e m o f m e a s u r e s f o r h u l l r e n o v a t i o n
includes the f o l l o w i n g stages:
application to the R H O for h u l l renovation;
assessment o f the h u l l technical condition;
h u l l repair, w h e r e necessary;
d r a w i n g u p and issuance o f the Register Certificate
o f Conformity with Requirements o fHull Renovation
Procedure.
6.1.3 T h e l e v e l o f h u l l r e n o v a t i o n i s g e n e r a l l y
established p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e ship's age:
1SS for ships n o t older t h a n 15 years;
2 S S for ships n o t older t h a n 2 0 years;
3 S S n o t older t h a n 2 5 years.
A departure f r o m the agelimitations established for
ships i s subject to a special consideration b y the Register
i n e a c h case.
6.1.4 H u l l r e n o v a t i o n h a s n o i n f l u e n c e u p o n t h e
s u r v e y dates f i x e d e a r l i e r . S c o p e s o f t h e subsequent
surveys o f the renovated h u l l change according t o t h e
n e w l y determined a g e . F o r example, the nearest special
survey o f the ship at the age o f 15 years that has been
renovated t o t h e 1SS level shall be undertaken i n t h e
scope o f the second survey, the n e x t one i n the scope o f
the t h i r d one, e t c . T h e exceptions are ships, w h i c h scope
of survey is determined i n compliance with the
requirements o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n Their Purpose and H u l l Material".
6.1.5 H u l l r e n o v a t i o n i s c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e s h i p o w
ner's w i s h .
6.1.6 A l l h u l l r e n o v a t i o n w o r k s s h a l l b e d o n e u n d e r
the Register technical supervision and shall b e described
i n report o n the h u l l survey, d r a w n u p p e r f o r m 6.3.7
o r 6.3.12, together w i t h the test results.
6.2 A P P L I C A T I O N F O R H U L L
in Service
RENOVATION
6.2.1 A r e q u e s t f o r h u l l r e n o v a t i o n d r a w n u p p e r t h e
f o r m g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 2-3 s h a l l b e f o r w a r d e d b y the
shipowner t o the R H O .
6.2.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s s h a l l b e e n c l o s e d
w i t h the request:
report o n the last special h u l l s u r v e y carried o u t b y
the Register;
results o f the latest h u l l f l a w detection;
general arrangement d r a w i n g o f the ship.
6.2.3 A r e s o l u t i o n o n t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f h u l l
renovation shall be adopted b y R H O , and the shipowner
and the relevant Register Branch Office shall be
informed accordingly.
6.3 I N S T R U C T I O N S O N A S S E S S M E N T O F H U L L
CONDITION
6.3.1 H u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e a s s e s s e d i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S e c t i o n 2 a n d Chapters 6.4 a n d 6.5.
6.3.2 T h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f s t r u c t u r e s w i t h
deformations shall b e assessed i n compliance w i t h
Sections 2 t o 4.
6.3.3 T h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f a r e n o v a t e d h u l l
m a y b e assessed considering t h e specified service
condition limitations, listed i n 4.1.4.1, w h i c h m a y be
introduced at the shipowner's w i s h . T h e limitations
introduced are taken into consideration w h e n t h e
Register class o f the ship i s r e n e w e d .
6.3.4 A c e r t a i n n u m b e r o f d e f l e c t i o n s , r i b s a n d
isolated indentations, w h i c h depends o n the renovation
level a n d experience i n technical supervision, m a y be
permitted i n the above-water part o f the hull, bulwark,
superstructures and deckhouses d u r i n g h u l l renovation.
6.3.5 N o c r a c k s a r e p e r m i t t e d i n t h e r e n o v a t e d h u l l .
6.3.6 A r e n o v a t e d h u l l s h a l l h a v e a s u i t a b l e
appearance, i.e. p a i n t coats a n d c e i l i n g s i n spaces s h a l l
be restored; d e f o r m a t i o n s o f rails, w a t e r w a y s , etc.
eliminated.
6.3.7 T h e h u l l c o n d i t i o n a s s e s s m e n t r e s u l t s s h a l l b e
d r a w n u p b y the s h i p o w n e r as a report i n accordance
w i t h 2.1.6. T h e report shall be forwarded to the R H O for
review.
6.4 H U L L F L A W
DETECTION
6.4.1 T h e s c o p e o f f l a w d e t e c t i o n o f h u l l m e m b e r s i s
established b y the R u l e s . F o r the ships subject to transfer
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6.5 S T A N D A R D S F O R S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
W E A R
= \ +
6.5.3.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate section thickness [ S ] , i n m m , shall be determined
by the formula
3
0 , 8 5 [ S 1 b
where [ S J
(6.5.3.2)
= t o be determined b y F o r m u l a (6.5.3.1).
W h e r e t h e g r o o v e w e a r l e n g t h is 100 m m a n d less o n
the plate section, t h e standards f o r a plate w i t h pitting
shall be adopted f r o m 6.5.3.3.
6.5.3.3 I n case o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l p l a t e
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
4
6.5.1 G e n e r a l .
6.5.1.1 T h e w e a r s t a n d a r d s i n c l u d e d i n t h i s C h a p t e r
describe t h e technical condition o f the h u l l renovated t o
levels 1SS, 2 S S a n d 3SS.
6.5.1.2 T h e s t a n d a r d s f o r s t r u c t u r e s w i t h w e a r a r e
determined w i t h regard t o h u l l m e m b e r scantlings a n d
characteristics required b y t h e n e w e d i t i o n o f t h e R u l e s
for Construction f o r a n e w b u i l d i n g . T h e application o f
the Rules f o r Construction published during the previous
years is n o t permitted.
6.5.1.3 T h e s t a n d a r d s f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h a r e d u c e d
service period, o r w h e r e efficient c o r r o s i o n protection i s
u s e d , a r e subject t o s p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r .
6.5.1.4 W h e r e t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n d o n o t
contain requirements for individual hull members, the
determination o f t h e standards f o r m e m b e r s is also
subject t o a special consideration b y t h e Register.
6.5.2 C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n .
T h e permissible residual section m o d u l u s f o r a deck
and b o t t o m [ W ] , i n c m , shall be determined b y the
formula
[W] k W
(6.5.2)
(6.5.3.1)
[SJR 0,6[S1b
(6.5.3.3)
6.5.4 G i r d e r s .
6.5.4.1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
section
modulus [ W ] * , i n c m , shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
3
[W ]
1
nW
(6.5.4.1-1)
6.5.4.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l
area [ F J ^ i n c m , o f a girder w e b shall be determined
by the formula
2
[F{]
nF
(6.5.4.2)
where k = + (1 c)k;
W = section m o d u l u s for a deck a n dbottom, i nc m , required b y
the Rules for Constructionfor a newbuilding;
= refer to Table 6.5.2;
k = refer to 4.2.1.1.
R
T a b l e 6.5.2
Renovation level
1SS
2SS
3SS
0,6
0,4
0,2
6.5.3 P l a t e s .
6.5.3.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate thickness [ S ] ^ , i n m m , shall be determined b y t h e
formula
1
6.5.4.3 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
t h i c k n e s s o f a g i r d e r e l e m e n t [S ] , i n m m , s h a l l b e
determined b y the formula
1
[S1]RnRS
(6.5.4.3)
F o r a t r a p e z o i d a l c o r r u g a t i o n , t h e c o n d i t i o n stipu
lated i n F o r m u l a (4.2.3.3-3) shall be m e t additionally.
6.5.4.4 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness o f a girder element section [S3]R, i n m m , shall
be d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
294
[S3]R 0,85[S1]R
(6.5.4.4)
w h e r e [ S ] = refer t o 6.5.4.3.
1
6.5.4.5 I n o f c a s e o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness o f a girder element [ S ] , i n m m , shall be
determined b y F o r m u l a (6.5.3.3).
6.5.5 W e l d e d a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s , c o n n e c t i n g
elements a n d local strengthening.
6.5.5.1 T h e s t a n d a r d s f o r w e l d s a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s
shall b e determined from 4.2.4.
6.5.5.2 I n c a s e s o f t o t a l , l o c a l w e a r a n d p i t t i n g ,
r e s i d u a l thicknesses [ S ] , [ S ] a n d [ S ] , o f connect
ing elements a n d local strengthening, i n m m , shall be
determined b ythe formulae:
4
[ S ] 0,75S;
(6.5.5.2-1)
[ S ] 0 , 7 0 S b u t n o t less t h a n 4 m m ;
(6.5.5.2-1)
[ S ] 0 , 6 0 S b u t n o t less t h a n 4 m m
(6.5.5.2-3)
6.6 I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S O N R E P A I R S
6.6.1 T h e l i s t o f h u l l m e m b e r s t o b e r e p a i r e d d u r i n g
renovation shall be d r a w n u p b y the shipowner, based o n
assessment o f the technical c o n d i t i o n a n d agreed w i t h the
Register.
6.6.2 W h e n r e n o v a t e d h u l l i s r e p a i r e d , t h e p r o v i s i o n s
o f Section 5 shall b e f o l l o w e d w i t h due regard t o those
g i v e n i n 6.6.2.1, 6.6.2.2 below.
6.6.2.1 R e n o v a t i o n l e v e l 1 S S .
Repair is permitted only b y replacement o f t h e
defective h u l l m e m b e r s . D e f o r m e d a n d cracked h u l l
m e m b e r s subject t o replacement shall b e m o d e r n i z e d t o
prevent re-occurrence o f the m e n t i o n e d defects.Fitting
o f rider plates w i t h t h e a i m t o increase t h e h u l l section
m o d u l u s i s n o t p e r m i t t e d . R i d e r plates fitted d u r i n g
previous repairs shall be replaced b y m o d e r n i z e d
s t r u c t u r e s . D o u b l e r plates a n d strengthening o f d e f o r m e d
hull members shall be removed; deformed hull members
shall b e replaced a n d m o d e r n i z e d , w h e r e necessary.
Other methods o f repair m a y b e used o n l y o n
agreement w i t h t h e Register.
6.6.2.2 R e n o v a t i o n l e v e l s 2 S S a n d 3 S S .
It is recommended t o conduct t h e repair b y
replacement o f the defective h u l l members.
For other provisions, refer t o 6.6.2.1, except f o r
those related t o d e f o r m e d h u l l m e m b e r s , as w e l l as t o t h e
rider plates fitted d u r i n g p r e v i o u s repairs.
6.7 C E R T I F I C A T E O F C O N F O R M I T Y
W I T H T H E R E Q U I R E M E N T S O FH U L L S T R U C T U R E
RENOVATION PROCEDURE
6.7.1 C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e R e q u i r e
ments o f H u l l Structure R e n o v a t i o n Procedure per
form 6.3.39 is issued b y t h e R S B r a n c h Office
responsible f o r technical supervision during renovation
procedure.
6.7.2 T h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y s h a l l b e r e
issued a t each special s u r v e y o f t h e ship.
6.7.3 A t r e i s s i u a n c e o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y ,
level o f renovation shall be confirmed, reduced o r
w i t h d r a w n . F o r reissiuance o f t h e Certificate o f Con
f o r m i t y , t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n assessment o f the ship's h u l l
shall b e carried o u t w h e n t h e standards o f t h e level o f
r e n o v a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e R H O f o r particular ship
adopted i n accordance w i t h 6.5 o r t h e standards adopted
i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 4 . 2 , i n case w h e n r e n o v a t i o n i s
w i t h d r a w n , are accepted as t h e permissible residual
scantlings.
D e c i s i o n o n the repeated r e n o v a t i o n o f the ship's h u l l
after w i t h d r a w a l is subject t o special consideration b y t h e
R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
U p g r a d i n g o f t h e ship's h u l l l e v e l o f r e n o v a t i o n i s
not permitted.
6.7.4 V a l i d i t y o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y m a y
be ceased ahead o f t i m e b y t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r i n service s u p e r v i s i o n o r b y t h e R H O i n case t h e ship does
n o t m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t o f 6.3.6, as w e l l as i n case:
an accident resulting i n h u l l damage;
fire o n b o a r d t h e ship;
presence o f cracks o n t h e m a i n h u l l structures;
d e t e n t i o n o f t h e s h i p b y p o r t state c o n t r o l d u e t o
unsatisfactory t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f the ship's h u l l .
Decision o n renewal o f the Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y
v a l i d i t y shall b e t a k e n b y t h e R H O after d o c u m e n t a r y
confirmation o fthe hull technical condition compliance
with the level o f renovation.
6.7.5 T h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y s h a l l b e k e p t o n
board the s h i p . A copy o f the Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y
shall be kept i n the R H O a n d i n the R S Branch Office for
in-service supervision.
Appendix 2
295
Appendix 2-1
3. A v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e s i g n a t u r e a n d t h e s t a m p o f t h e
s u r v e y o r to the Register o n the front page o f the report is
mandatory.
REGISTRATION FORMS F O R MEASURING
I n case t h e r e p o r t i s a n e x e c u t i v e d o c u m e n t w h e r e
THE PARAMETERS OF HULL WITH DEFECTS
replaced structures are t a k e n i n t o account, there s h a l l be a
p r e l i m i n a r y report ( w i t h defects recorded), o n w h i c h
GENERAL
basis a decision o n replacement o f defective structures
has been taken.
4. A m o d e l f o r m o f t h e r e p o r t i s g i v e n b e l o w .
1. T h e p r e s e n t f o r m s a r e i n t e n d e d f o r r e p o r t i n g t h e
D e f o r m a t i o n record f o r m s m a y be attached to the R e p o r t
results o f measuring the parameters o f h u l l deformations
and cracks i n accordance w i t h Section 3 o f t h e o n Thickness Measurements o n Ships d r a w n u p i n
compliance w i t h the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Instructions.
M e a s u r e m e n t s o f S h i p s H u l l s . I n case, w h e n t h e R e p o r t
T h e f o r m s a l l o w systematizing the data o n the h u l l
o n D e f o r m a t i o n s a n d Cracks i s s u b m i t t e d as a separate
defects.
document, the title page shall b e filled i n accordance
2. T h e f o r m s s h a l l b e f i l l e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
w i t h the m o d e l f o r m given below.
given provisions.
R e p o r t o n deformations a n d cracks in ship's hull m e m b e r s
M a i n Particulars
Ship's name:
I M O number:
Class identity number:
Port o f registry:
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight:
Date o f build:
Class:
T y p e o f the ship:
Name of Firm:
Place o f measurements:
First date o f measurement:
Last date o f measurement:
T y p e o f the survey due:
Report Number:
Date o f countersigning:
N a m e o f person i n charge:
N u m b e r o f sheets:
L.S.
Signature o f surveyor:
L.S.
N a m e o f surveyor:
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1 HULL M E M B E R S IDENTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
1.1. N u m e r a t i o n o f t h e s h e l l p l a t i n g s t r a k e s , p l a t i n g
is t a k e n as f o l l o w s :
b o t t o m plating f r o m p l a t e k e e l t o t h e side u p t o
the bilge inclusive;
side s h e l l p l a t i n g f r o m s h e e r s t r a k e u p t o t h e
u p p e r bilge edge;
plating o f decks, platforms a n d inner b o t t o m
f r o m t h e side u p t o t h e centerline p l a n e , i n c l u d i n g a
strake i n the centerline plane, where available;
plating o f transverse, l o n g i t u d i n a l bulkheads a n d
i n b o a r d side f r o m t h e u p p e r d e c k d o w n w a r d s t o
inner b o t t o m plating;
hopper sloping plating f r o m t h e side u p t o i n n e r
b o t t o m plating.
1.2 N u m e r a t i o n o f f r a m i n g i s t a k e n a s f o l l o w s :
beam N o . o f the m a i n and w e b framing, except the
framing o f transverse bulkheads corresponds t o t h e
appropriate frame N o . ;
framing o f m a i n and w e b longitudinal framing as w e l l
as t h e f r a m i n g o f t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s s h a l l b e n u m b e r e d
c o n s e c u t i v e l y a s g i v e n i n 1.1 f o r p l a t e strakes.
1.3 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g
n u m b e r e d a s g i v e n i n 1.2 f o r f r a m i n g .
2 HULL M E M B E R S WITH
DEFORMATIONS
2.1 H u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n s .
2.1.1 T h e r e p o r t i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e f i l l e d - i n f o r m 2 . 1 .
T h e appropriate structural drawings (plans) w i t h t h e
specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters shall be submitted.
2.1.2 T h e m e a s u r e m e n t s o f d e f l e c t i o n s , h o r s e r i b s ,
indentations i n strength deck including t h e continuous
c o a m i n g , and i n the b o t t o m and bilge are subjected t o
notification i n form 2.1.
2.1.3 W h e n t h e c r o s s - s e c t i o n s a r e n o t s u b j e c t e d t o
f l a w detection, t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s are m i s s i n g o r w e r e n o t
taken i n full, the reasons shall b e indicated.
2.1.4 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n f o r m 2 . 1 a r e
g i v e n i n Table 2.1.4.
2.2 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d h o r s e r i b s .
2.2.1 T h e r e p o r t i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f i l l e d - i n
forms 2.2 w i t h the measured parameters o f deflections
and horse r i b s . T h e appropriate structural drawings
(plans) w i t h the specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters shall
be submitted.
2.2.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e n o t t a k e n i n f u l l ,
the reasons shall b e indicated.
2.2.3 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n f o r m 2 . 2 a r e
g i v e n i n Table 2.2.3.
Table
2.1.4
Content
1,2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Table
2.2.3
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n f o r m 2.2
N o . o f the
f o r m field
Content
1
2
3
4
5, 6
7
N a m e o f t h e s t r u c t u r e , f o r e x a m p l e , side, i n n e r b o t t o m , etc.
N a m e o f t h e p l a t e w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s , f o r instance, sheerstrake, p l a t e k e e l , etc.
Side o f the ship w h e r e the plate w i t h deformations i s located
Strake N o . w h e r e the plate w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s i s located according t o 1.1
F r a m e s N o s . r e s t r i c t i n g the d e f o r m a t i o n s . F o r the plates o f the transverse b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g the f r a m e N o . s h a l l be indicated o n l y i n o n e field
Steel grade as g i v e n i n t h e report (structural) d r a w i n g . W h e r e steel grade data a r e n o t available, t h e y i e l d strength shall b e
indicated, for example: 235; 315; 355; 390 M P a
Distance between the framing i n w a y o f deformation
M a x i m u m d e f l e c t i o n o f deflection, horse r i b as p e r 3.3.3.1 o f the Instructions. F o r t h e horse ribs i t i s a l l o w e d t o r e c o r d t h e
m a x i m u m deflection o f several adjacent horse ribs w i t h indications o f their l i m i t s i n fields 5 a n d 6
M i n i m u m size o f deflection i n t h e p l a n as per 3.3.3.2 o f t h e Instructions. T o b e f i l l e d i n f o r d e f l e c t i o n o n l y
Relation o f m a x i m u m deflection o f the corrugation t o the frame spacing.To b e filled i n for the corrugations o n l y
A l l o w a b l e r e l a t i v e d e f l e c t i o n o f c o r r u g a t i o n as per 4.3.2.2. T o b e f i l l e d i n f o r t h e corrugations o n l y
R a t i o o f the m a x i m u m c a m b e r to the m i n i m u m deflection size i n the p l a n . T o b e filled i n for b u c k l i n g o n l y
A l l o w a b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r as g i v e n i n 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . T o b e f i l l e d i n f o r d e f l e c t i o n o n l y
Q u a l i f y i n g o r a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e structure are g i v e n : availability/absence o f cracks, ruptures, increased r u p t u r e i n w a y
o f d e f o r m a t i o n , etc.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Location of
Hull member
1 Initial frame
Side
End frame
Member No.
Structure
Initial frame
Note
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297
298
2.3 M e n t a t i o n s a n d b u l g e s .
2.3.1 T h e r e p o r t i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f i l l e d - i n
f o r m s 2.3 w i t h t h e m e a s u r e d parameters o f i d e n t a t i o n s
and b u l g e s . T h e appropriate structural drawings o r
sketches w i t h the specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters shall
be submitted.
2.3.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e n o t t a k e n i n f u l l ,
the reasons shall b e indicated.
2.3.3 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n f o r m 2 . 3 a r e
given i n Table 2.3.3.
2.4 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
2.4.1 T h e r e p o r t i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o f
the residual deformations i n the connecting elements and
local s t r e n g t h e n i n g . W h e n the f o r m is not submitted, t h e
reasons shall b e indicated.
2.4.2 T h e m e a s u r e m e n t r e s u l t s o f t h e e l e m e n t s a n d
strengthening deformation parameters m a y be submitted
i n a n arbitrary f o r m w i t h n u m b e r 2.4. T h e d e f o r m a t i o n
parameters measurements i n t h e appropriate structural
d r a w i n g s o r sketches shall b e presented.
2.4.3 F o r m 2 . 4 s h a l l i n c l u d e a s f o l l o w s :
n a m e o f the structure a n d its arrangement i n the h u l l
w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e f r a m e N o s . , s t r a k e , etc.;
3 HULL M E M B E R S WITH
CRACKS
3.1 T h e r e p o r t c h a p t e r s h a l l i n c l u d e f i l l e d i n f o r m 3 .
T h e appropriate structural d r a w i n g s o r sketches w i t h the
crack parameters stated shall b e submitted.
3.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e n o t t a k e n i n f u l l , t h e
reasons shall b e indicated.
3.3 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n t h e f o r m a r e g i v e n
i n Table 3.3.
Table
2.3.3
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n f o r m 2.3
N o . o f the
f o r m field
Content
1
2
3
4
5, 6
N a m e o f t h e s t r u c t u r e , f o r e x a m p l e , side, i n n e r b o t t o m , etc.
N a m e o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s , f o r instance, f r a m e , f l o o r , etc.
Side o f the ship w h e r e the h u l l m e m b e r w i t h deformations i s located
S h e l l strake, p l a t i n g N o . w h e r e t h e i n d e n t a t i o n i s located according t o 1.1
N u m b e r s o f frames restricting the i n d e n t a t i o n s . F o r the structures o f the transverse b u l k h e a d plating t h e f r a m e N o . shall b e
indicated i n one field o n l y
Steel grade as g i v e n i n t h e r e p o r t (structural) d r a w i n g . W h e r e steel grade data a r e n o t available, t h e y i e l d strength s h a l l b e
indicated, for example: 235; 315; 355; 390 M P a
H e i g h t o f t h e f r a m i n g w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n as g i v e n i n t h e report (structural) d r a w i n g o r according t o the results o f its m e a s u r e m e n t s
M a x i m u m c a m b e r o f deflection, horse rib as per 3.3.4.2 o f the Instructions.
L e n g t h o f the strained sector o f t h e f r a m i n g as g i v e n i n 3.3.4.2 o f the Instructions
Distance b e t w e e n the section w i t h m a x i m u m deflection o f the f r a m i n g a n d its nearest undistorted stool as g i v e n i n 3.3.4.5 o f the
M a n u a l . I f the nearest stool i s deformed, this field a n d field 15 shall n o t b e filled i n
D e f l e c t i o n o f the f r a m i n g w e b o f the initial p o s i t i o n as g i v e n i n 3.3.3.3 o f the Instructions
C a m b e r o f t h e f r a m i n g o n the basis o f 3 0 0 m m as g i v e n i n 3.3.4.6 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s
R a t i o b e t w e e n the m a x i m u m camber o f t h e f r a m i n g a n d the l e n g t h o f its d e f o r m e d sector
A l l o w a b l e relative camber o f the f r a m i n g as per 4.3.3.1
R e l a t i o n o f the m a x i m u m f r a m i n g deflection t o t h e distance b e t w e e n t h e section w i t h m a x i m u m deflection t o i t s nearest
undistorted s t o o l . I f the nearest stool i s deformed, this field shall n o t b e filled i n
A l l o w a b l e r e l a t i v e p o s i t i o n o f the m a x i m u m deflection o f t h e f r a m i n g as g i v e n i n 4 . 3 . 3 . 1
Ratio o f the deflection o f the framing f r o m the initial position t o the framing height
A l l o w a b l e r e l a t i v e deflection o f t h e f r a m i n g w e b as per 4 . 3 . 3 . 1
T h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f bulge i n the f r a m i n g w e b o r other structure is i n d i c a t e d . Q u a l i f y r n g or a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n o n the structure i s
g i v e n : a v a i l a b i l i t y o f cracks, r u p t u r e s , i n c r e a s e d l o c a l c o r r o s i o n i n w a y o f d e f o r m a t i o n , etc.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Structure
Hull member
Side
Member No.,
strake
Initial
frame
End frame
Steel grade
Space framing
Minimum
deflection size in
the plan, b',
in mm
Maximum
deflection f',
in mm
Measured parameters
Allowable
ratio
[f/a]
Allowable
ratio
[fib]
Note
Appendix 2
299
CN
0\
Side
Structure
member
Hull
Member
No.,
strake
Initial
frame
End frame
Framing
height h,
in mm
00
Steel
grade
l',inmm
/',in mm
c',inmm
d',inmm
Measured parameters
Allow
able ratio
f'/c'
[f/c]
Allow
able ratio
d'/h
Note
Allow
able ratio
[d/h]
300
Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
o\
CN
OO
r-
CN
0\
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301
Table
3.3
Content
1
2
3
4
5, 6
N a m e o f t h e s t r u c t u r e , f o r e x a m p l e , side, i n n e r b o t t o m , etc.
N a m e o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r w i t h cracks, f o r instance, f r a m e , f l o o r , etc.
Side o f the ship w h e r e the h u l l m e m b e r w i t h the crack is located
S h e l l s t r a k e , p l a t i n g N o . a s p e r 1.1 w h e r e t h e h u l l m e m b e r w i t h t h e c r a c k i s l o c a t e d
Frames N o s . r e s t r i c t i n g the h u l l m e m b e r w i t h the c r a c k . F o r the structures o f the transverse b u l k h e a d the frame N o . s h a l l be
indicated i n one field o n l y
S t e e l g r a d e as g i v e n i n t h e r e p o r t ( s t r u c t u r a l ) d r a w i n g . W h e r e s t e e l g r a d e d a t a a r e n o t a v a i l a b l e , t h e y i e l d s t r e n g t h s h a l l b e
indicated, for example: 235; 315; 355; 390 M P a
L e n g t h o f t h e c r a c k i n t h e h u l l m e m b e r m e a s u r e as p e r t h e b e e l i n e b e t w e e n its o r i g i n a n d e n d as g i v e n i n 3 . 4 . 2 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s .
C r a c k o p e n i n g d i s p l a c e m e n t i n t h e h u l l m e m b e r m e a s u r e d as t h e m a x i m u m d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n its e d g e s as g i v e n i n 3 . 4 . 2 o f t h e
Instructions
A n g l e b e t w e e n t h e l i n e c o n n e c t i n g t h e o r i g i n a n d e n d o f t h e c r a c k a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l c e n t e r - p l a n e a n d b a s e p l a n e as g i v e n i n 3 . 4 . 2
o f the Instructions
A l l o w a b l e c r a c k l e n g t h as p e r 4 . 4 . 1
Sketch o f the hull m e m b e r w i t h the crack w i t h indication o f the crack parameters
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Appendix
2-2
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RECOMMENDATIONS ON M E A S U R E M E N T
P A R A M E T E R A T INDENTATION MEASURING
bdg =
3 0 0
dg
3 0 0
/300 l dg
0l-
d g
1
3
( b d g + b ^ g + b^g).
d g
3 0 0
300
304
Appendix 2-3
F O R M O F R E Q U E S T F O RT H ESHIP'S H U L L
to the letter N o .
RENOVATION
of
REQUEST
of a Shipping Company
for c o n s i d e r i n g the p o s s i b i l i t y t o p e r f o r m the h u l l r e n o v a t i o n o f the m / v
to the l e v e l
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-SS.
Ship's particulars
R S class
Reg.No.
IMO No.
K M *
Purpose
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Length overall
m
Deadweight
t
Date o f construction
Place o f construction I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Class o f society assigned at construction:
RS/RR/ACS
The R S B r a n c h Office conducting the ship technical supervision
Place o f h u l l r e n o v a t i o n I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Documents attached:
RS Report o f the recent annual h u l l survey
No.IIIIIIIIII
of
No.IIIIIIIIII
of
No.IIIIIIIIII
of
Delete as approriate.
Appendix 3
305
APPENDIX
LIST OF DOCUMENTS RECOMMENDED F O RUSEDURING HULL
1. C o l l e c t i o n o f R e g u l a t e d D o c u m e n t s . B o o k 6.
U S S R Register o f Shipping, Transport, 1989.
2. I A C S G u i d e l i n e s . P r o m p t a n d T h o r o u g h R e p a i r s
o f B u l k Carriers.
3. S u p p l e m e n t t o R u l e s o f R u s s i a n M a r i t i m e
Register o f Shipping " I A C S Unified Interpretations"
( p u b l i s h e d i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m as a s e p a r a t e e d i t i o n ) . I A C S
Recommendation 76 " I A C S Guidelines for Surveys,
Assessment and Repair o f H u l l Structure B u l k Carriers",
Section 5 "Structural Detail Failures and Repairs".
4. G u i d a n c e M a n u a l f o r t h e I n s p e c t i o n a n d C o n d i
tion Assessment o f Tanker Structures.Tanker Structure
Cooperative F o r u m , 1991.
5. C o n d i t i o n E v a l u a t i o n a n d M a i n t e n a n c e o f T a n k e r
Structures.Tanker Structure Cooperative F o r u m , 1993.
6. G u i d e l i n e s f o r t h e I n s p e c t i o n a n d M a i n t e n a n c e o f
D o u b l e H u l l Tanker Structures.Tanker Structure Co
operative F o r u m , 1995.
7. G e n e r a l C a r g o S h i p s . G u i d a n c e f o r S u r v e y s ,
Assessment and Repair o f H u l l Structure.IACS.
REPAIR
8. S u p p l e m e n t t o R u l e s o f R u s s i a n M a r i t i m e
Register o f Shipping " I A C S Unified Interpretations"
( p u b l i s h e d i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m as a s e p a r a t e e d i t i o n ) . I A C S
Recommendation 47 "Shipbuilding and Repair Quality
Standard" Part B "Repair Q u a l i t y Standard for Existing
Ships".
9. I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r R e p a i r o f H u l l S t r u c t u r e S h e l l a n d
Plating with Use o f Double Plates.Central Marine
Research Institute, Leningrad, 1991.
10. R e q u i r e m e n t s t o D o u b l e P l a t e s M o u n t i n g d u r i n g
R e p a i r o f H u l l o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s . B a l t i c State
A c a d e m y Laboratory ( O N I L P O L E K S ) o f the Russian
Federation, Kaliningrad, 1992.
11. S u p p l e m e n t t o R u l e s o f R u s s i a n M a r i t i m e
Register o f Shipping " I A C S Unified Interpretations"
( p u b l i s h e d i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m as a s e p a r a t e e d i t i o n ) . I A C S
Recommendation 96 "Double H u l l O i l Tankers
Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair o f H u l l
Structures", Section 5 "Structural D e t a i l Failures and
Repairs".
Russian Maritime Register o f Shipping
Rules for the Classification Surveys o fShips i n Service
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by Russian Maritime Register o f Shipping
8, D v o r t s o v a y a N a b e r e z h n a y a ,
191186, StPetersburg,
Russian Federation
Tel.: +7(812) 312-89-59
Fax: +7(812) 312-89-86
Reset form
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APPENDIX
to Circular Letter
No. 340-21- 694c
dated 15.11.2013
Amendments introduced to the Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service,
2014.
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
In Chapter 2.1 the definition "Special circumstances shall be amended to read:
S p e c i a l / E x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s is a term used:
1. when the date for submission of a ship for special survey is assigned according to
2.4.1.4.6 which means that the ship is laid up or withdrawn from operation for a long period
due to significant / major / permanent repair or conversion;
2.
when the terms of special survey of a ship are extended according to 2.4.1.4.9 as well as
when the terms of survey of the outside of the ships bottom in dry dock are extended
according to 2.5.1.2 which means delays incurred by actions taken to avoid severe
weather conditions, or that at the place of ship location there is:
RHO Ships in Service Department for ships of 100 gross tonnage and above;
RS Branch Office for in-service supervision for ships bellow 100 gross tonnage.
Review of the issue concerning extension of terms of special survey is carried out based
on the shipowners written request. For this purpose the shipowner shall apply with request to
the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision or to any other RS Branch Office that shall
forward the shipowners request to the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision. The
shipowner in his request shall confirm by the documents occurrence of the special
circumstances.
Upon receipt of the shipowners request for extension of terms of special survey of the
ship of 100 gross tonnage and above the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision shall
forward to the RHO Ships in Service Department its opinion on the possibility of such
extension based on the analysis results.
If the shipowners request has been received by RHO then the RHO Ships in Service
Department:
requests opinion of the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision for ships of 100
gross tonnage and above;
sends the shipowners request to the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision for
review for ships below 100 gross tonnage.
Head of the RS Branch Office which performed the occasional survey prescribed by this
paragraph is responsible for final decision on extension of terms of special survey of a ship.
Such decision is made based on the survey results considering whether the prescribed
conditions are complied with.
Chapter 3.1 shall be deleted. The text of Chapter 3.1 shall be considered in the new
procedure for suspension, withdrawal, reinstatement and reassignment of RS class, Section 4,
Part II Carrying out Classification Survey of Ships of the Guidelines on Technical Supervision
of Ships in Service.
Para 3.4.2.9 is amended to read:
3.4.2.9
The Register does not review issues relating to laying-up the ships with
withdrawn RS class.
APPENDIX
to Circular Letter
No. 340-21-740c
dated 26.05.2014
AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SHIPS IN
SERVICE, 2014, ND No. 2-030101-009
PART III.ADDITIONAL SURVEYS OF SHIPS DEPENDING ON THEIR PURPOSE AND HULL
MATERIAL
1.
T a b l e 4.2.5.1
Minimum requirements for tank testing at special survey of chemical tankers