SCHEDULE OF CHECKS /TESTS AS PER

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTION:
The objective of testing cargo equipment regularly is to ensure their efficiency and
accuracy as far as practicable.
The IGC Code requires certain equipment to be tested on a regular basis, and the
CDI requirements impose these with certain periodicity. There of course remains
the gray area where no specific test schedule is mentioned, but records of regular
inspection or tests require to be verified. For these cases, recommendations have
been included for a minimum periodicity. However, it needs to be emphasized, that
it is always safer to do a check ONCE TOO OFTEN, rather than ONCE TOO
LESS to be confident of the equipment at your disposal.
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S.NO. ITEM IGC CDI OCIMF REQMT and RECOMMEND
REF REF REF

1 Pressure Relief Valves 8.2.5 5.1.18 16.12. Testing and setting by a competent authority
1 every 4 years; Annual test of
5.1.40 lifting pressure for valves with variable settings.

2 Cargo flexible hoses 5.7.3 5.1.22 _ Hydrostatic test to 1.5 times the max working
pressure. The max working pressure to be
stenciled on the hose. Annual test
is required by surveyors.

3 Vent riser Flame Screens 17.10 5.1.38 16.12. Record of inspection should be
5 available;recommended quarterly.

4 ESD System 18.7 5.1.41 16.5.3 Record of test prior to every cargo operation
should be available.

5 Air locks 3.6.3 5.1.42 Record of operational check required;

recommend prior to every cargo operation.

6 High level alarms and shut down system 13.1.4 5.1.43 16.6.2 Record of operational check required;
13.3 5.1.44 recommend prior every loading operation.

7 Cargo tank filling valves 5.1.45 _ Record of weekly tests (operational check)

8 High & Low pressure alarms 13.1.4 5.1.46 _ Records of test should be available;
recommended to be tested and calibrated
quarterly.

9 Inert Gas System non-return valves _ 5.1.47 _ Record of inspection should be available;
recommended every six months.

10 Condensers & Cargo Heaters _ 5.1.49 16.11.1 Record of pressure test should be available;
Last dry-dock record and recommend annual
test to working pressure
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11a Cargo plant instrumentation (cargo tank / 13.1.4 5.1.51 16.6.5 Procedures required for records of
cargo piping / reliquefaction system) 5.3.36 16.11.2 calibration; Records of calibration during
temperature & pressure gauges) last dry-dock is acceptable.
Additionally,record of annual testing with
a reference calibrator

11b Cargo plant instrumentation (Cargo tank 13.1.4 5.1.51 16.6.5 Procedures required for records of
Level gauge) calibration; Records of calibration during
last dry-dock is acceptable.
Additionally, when in gas free
conditions during tank cleaning on semi-
ref ships, check bottom and top visual
stowage and compare with last calibrated
reading & record at least annually.

11c Cargo plant instrumentation (overflow control ) 13.1.4 5.1.51 16.6 Procedures required for records of
calibration; Records of calibration during
last dry-dock is acceptable. Additionally,
test and record shut-down when in gas
free condition, at least six monthly.

11d Cargo plant instrumentation (gas detecting 13.1.4 5.1.51 16.13.1 Procedures required for records of
equipment ) calibration; Records of calibration during
last dry-dock is acceptable. Additionally,
calibrate the equipment at least quarterly.
Test of alarms should be carried out prior
cargo operations.

12 Reference calibrator for temperature _ 5.3.15 16.6.5 Annual calibration ashore is required
measurement

13 Reference calibrator for pressure gauges _ _ 16.6.5 Annual calibration ashore is required

14 Cargo pump non-return valves _ _ 16.8.6 Record of regular tests to be available;

Recommend testing on a six monthly
basis.