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RULES
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS
OF SHIPS IN S E R V I C E
ND No. 2-020101-012-E
St. P e t e r s b u r g
2015
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 t h e established a p p r o v a l p r o c e d u r e a n d c o m e i n t o force since 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 5 . T h e R u l e s
are based 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 4 .
T h e u n i f i e d r e q u i r e m e n t s , interpretations a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o f t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n o f C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Societies a n d t h e r e l e v a n t r e s o l u t i o n s o f t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l M a r i t i m e O r g a n i z a t i o n h a v e b e e n t a k e n i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n
i n the Rules.
T h e amendments and additions have been introduced:
P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " : i n paras 7.2.1.2, 7.7.5, 7 . 7 . 5 . 1 ;
P a r t I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope": i n paras 6 . 1 3 . 4 , 7 . 1 0 . 4 ; i n paras 5.1.1 5.1.7 o f T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 ; i n paras
2.2.1.4, 2.4.3.3.5, 2.4.3.4.7, 2.4.3.5.3, 2.4.3.6.5, 2.4.3.7.2, 2.4.5.7.8, 2.4.5.9.4.1.1, 2.4.5.9.4.1.2.2, 2.4.5.9.4.1.3,
2 . 4 . 6 . 4 . 3 , 2 . 5 . 2 . 3 , 4 . 6 . 4 . 2 , 4 . 7 . 1 ; n e w paras 3.2.2.5, 3 . 4 . 2 . 1 0 , 4 . 5 . 4 , 4 . 8 . 1 . 4 h a v e b e e n i n t r o d u c e d ;
Part IJJ " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships 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 " : i n para 1.1.1 o f A p p e n d i x 1.3-1;
i n paras 8.7.2, 8 . 7 . 3 . 1 , 8.7.3.2, 1 5 . 1 . 1 ; n e w p a r a 15.1.2 h a v e b e e n i n t r o d u c e d ; t h e t i t l e o f C h a p t e r 1.8 h a s b e e n
amended;
P a r t I V " 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 " : i n paras 3 . 7 . 1 , 3.7.5, 3.7.6;
A p p e n d i x 2 "Instructions for D e t e r m i n a t i o n o f the Technical C o n d i t i o n , R e n o v a t i o n and Repair o f the H u l l s
o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s " : i n paras 3.1.4, 3.2.1.3, 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 , 4 . 2 . 4 . 4 , 6 . 5 . 3 . 1 .
T h e f o l l o w i n g c i r c u l a r letters 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 : 3 4 0 - 2 1 - 6 9 2 c o f 0 5 . 1 1 . 2 0 1 3 , 3 4 0 - 2 1 - 6 9 4 c
o f 15.11.2013, 3 4 0 ^ U - 7 2 4 c o f 11.03.2014, 340-21-728c o f 04.04.2014, 340-21-740c o f 26.05.2014, 340-21-743c
o f 06.06.2014, 340-21-758c o f 08.08.2014, 340-21-760c o f 01.09.2014, 340-21-764c o f 05.09.2014, 340-21-766c
o f 18.09.2014.
T h e R u l e s are i n t e n d e d f o r s u r v e y o r s , ship crews a n d s h i p o w n e r s .
I S B N 978-5-89331-288-1
, 2 0 1 5
C O N T E N T S
PART I.GENERAL PROVISIONS
1
2
2.1
2.2
Application
Definitions a n d explanations
D e f i n i t i o n s applied t o a l l ships
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 ) . . . .
2.3 A b b r e v i a t i o n s
3
T y p e s of classification surveys
4
Preparation for surveys
4.10 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 ship
hull survey
5
Assessment of the ship technical
condition
6
Ship's technical documentation
7
Requirements for service suppliers . . . .
7.1 G e n e r a l
7.2 A p p l i c a t i o n
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 a n d c e r t i f i c a t i o n .
7.4 Issue o f R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e
7.5 I n f o r m a t i o n o n alterations t o t h e c e r t i f i e d
service o p e r a t i o n s y s t e m
7.6 C a n c e l l a t i o n o f r e c o g n i t i o n
7.7 S p e c i a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
service suppliers
7
7
7
11
13
13
13
14
16
17
18
18
18
19
20
20
20
20
P A R T . 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
2.23
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.33
2.3.4
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
Initial survey
General
S u r v e y s p e r f o r m e d f o r t h e purpose
o f class a s s i g n m e n t t o a ship i n s e r v i c e . . .
Periodical surveys
S u m m a r i z e d scope o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s
o f a ship i n tabular f o r m
A n n u a l survey
General
Hull
Ship's arrangements, e q u i p m e n t
and outfit
Fire protection
Machinery installation
S h i p systems a n d p i p i n g
Electrical equipment
A u t o m a t i o n equipment
Intermediate survey
General
Hull
Machinery installation
Special survey
General
Hull
28
28
29
31
31
52
52
52
53
55
55
55
56
56
56
56
57
58
59
59
59
61
2.43 Ship's arrangements, e q u i p m e n t

and outfit
2.4.4 F i r e p r o t e c t i o n
2.4.5 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n
2.4.6 S h i p systems a n d p i p i n g
2.4.7 E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
2.4.8 A u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t
2.5 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 . .
2.6 C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y S y s t e m
2.7 Planned Maintenance Scheme
for Machinery
2.8 S c h e m e o f H a r m o n i z e d S h i p
Survey System
2.9 Survey o f boilers
3
Occasional surveys
3.1 S u r v e y s f o r suspension, 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 ship's class
3.2 S u r v e y s f o r transfer o f ship's class a n d
a s s i g n m e n t o f R S class t o a ship
i n service
3.3 S u r v e y s f o r ships w i t h d o u b l e o r d u a l class
i n case o f assignment, 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
3.4 S u r v e y s f o r laid-up ships a n d f o r these ships
put i n operation
3.5 S u r v e y s o f ships i n c o n n e c t i o n
w i t h accidents
3.6 C h a n g i n g o f class n o t a t i o n o f a ship classed
b y the Register
4
Other surveys
4.1 G e n e r a l
4.2 S u r v e y s carried 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
4.3 S u r v e y s o f ships r e c e i v e d t o o r accepted
f r o m the time-charter
4.4 S u r v e y s associated w i t h c o n f i r m a t i o n
o f damage claims
4.5 S u r v e y o f ships t o b e w r i t t e n o f f f r o m
a c t i v e fleet
4.6 S u r v e y o f ships d u r i n g change o f s h i p o w n e r ,
port o f registry and name
4.7 Pre-sale s u r v e y o f ships
4.8 S p e c i a l s u r v e i l l a n c e r e g i m e
66
70
73
88
91
96
98
100
101
103
103
108
108
108
108
109
Ill
112
112
112
112
113
113
114
115
118
118
P A R T . 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 f o r s u r v e y
e n d i x 1 . 3 . Guidelines o n Technical
A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e E S P Ships' H u l l s
i n C o n j u n c t i o n w i t h P l a n n i n g f o r Special
Enhanced H u l l Survey
120
120
122
122
126
A p p e n d i x 1.3 - 1 . Survey Programme. . . . 129

A p p e n d i x 1.3 - 2 . Survey Planning
Questionnaire
132
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 ships . . 1 3 5
A p p e n d i x 1 . 4 . F o r m o f Owner's Inspection
Report
136
1.5 Procedures f o r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . . . 1 3 7
1.6 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)
137
1.7 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 R b u l k carriers a n d o i l tankers. . . . 1 3 7
1.8 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a
141
2
Surveys o f oil tankers a n d combination
carriers
142
2.1 G e n e r a l
142
2.2 S p e c i a l s u r v e y
142
2.3 A n n u a l s u r v e y
146
2.4 I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y
147
2.5 Preparations f o r s u r v e y
148
2.6 D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d
148
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 e v a l u a t i o n
o f survey
148
A p p e n d i x 2 . 8 . Survey reporting principles . 1 4 9
2.9 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 h u l l girder
f o r o i l tankers
151
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 1 . S a m p l i n g m e t h o d o f thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l strength e v a l u a t i o n
a n d repair m e t h o d s
151
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 2 . Calculation criteria
o f section modulus o f midship section
o f h u l l girder
153
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 5 3
3
Surveys o f double skin oil tankers . . . . 154
3.1 G e n e r a l
154
154
159
160
161
161
o f survey
161
A p p e n d i x 3 . 8 . Survey reporting
principles
162
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 strength o f h u l l girder
f o r o i l tankers
164
A p p e n d i x 3 . 9 - 1 . S a m p l i n g m e t h o d o f thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l strength
e v a l u a t i o n a n d repair m e t h o d s
165
A p p e n d i x 3 . 9 - 2 . Calculation criteria o f section
m o d u l u s o f m i d s h i p s e c t i o n o f h u l l girder . 1 6 6
A p p e n d i x 3 .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 6 6
Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
App
5
5.1
5.2
App
App
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
App
5.9
App
App
App
5.10
5.11
5.12
App
Surveys of chemical tankers

167
General
167
Special survey
167
A n n u a l survey
174
Intermediate survey
175
176
Documentation o n board
176
Procedures f o r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . . 1 7 6
Reporting o n h u l l survey and evaluation
o f survey
176
e n d i x 4 . 8 . Survey reporting principles . 1 7 7
Surveys of bulk carriers
178
General
178
Special survey
178
e n d i x 5 . 2 - 1 . C r i t e r i a f o r assessment
o f t h e c o n d i t i o n o f h a t c h covers
and coamings
184
e n d i x 5 . 2 - 2 . T i m i n g o f compliance
o f b u l k carriers 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 /12 a n d /13
184
A n n u a l survey
185
Intermediate survey
188
189
Documentation o n board
189
Procedures f o r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . . 1 8 9
Reporting o n h u l l survey and evaluation
o f survey
189
e n d i x 5 . 8 . Survey reporting principles . 1 9 0
E v a l u a t i o n o f scantlings o f t h e transverse
w a t e r t i g h t corrugated b u l k h e a d
b e t w e e n cargo h o l d s N o s . 1 a n d 2 w i t h
cargo h o l d N o . 1 f l o o d e d
(IACS U R SI9)
191
e n d i x 5 . 9 - 1 . G u i d e l i n e s t o Assess C a p a b i l i t y
o f Carriage o f H i g h Density Cargoes o n Existing
B u l k Carriers A c c o r d i n g t o t h e S t r e n g t h
o f Transverse B u l k h e a d between Cargo H o l d s
N o s . 1 and 2
198
e n d i x 5 . 9 - 2 . Guidelines
on Renewal/Reinforcement o f Vertically
Corrugated Transverse Watertight B u l k h e a d
between Cargo Holds N o s . 1 and 2 . . . . 1 9 9
e n d i x 5 . 9 - 3 . Guidelines for the Gauging
o f the Vertically Corrugated Transverse
Watertight Bulkhead between
Holds Nos. 1 and 2
201
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 cargo
h o l d w i t h cargo h o l d N o . 1 ( I A C S U R S 2 2 ) 2 0 2
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 cargo
h o l d N o . 1 flooded ( I A C S U R S 2 3 ) . . . . 2 0 4
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 frames
a n d frame brackets o f cargo h o l d s
(IACSURS31)
204
e n d i x 5 . 1 2 . Guidelines for Gauging
o f Side Shell Frames and Brackets
i n Single Side S k i n B u l k Carriers
210
Contents
5.13 E v a l u a t i o n o f cargo h a t c h c o v e r securing

arrangements ( I A C S U R S 3 0 )
6
Surveys of double skin bulk carriers . . .
6.1 G e n e r a l
6.7 Procedures f o r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . . .
o f survey
A p p e n d i x 6 . 8 . Survey reporting principles .
6.9 E v a l u a t i o n o f cargo h a t c h c o v e r securing
arrangements ( I A C S U R S 3 0 )
7
H u l l surveys of certain types of general
dry cargo ships
7.1 G e n e r a l
8
Surveys of gas carriers
8.1 G e n e r a l
8.7 S u r v e y s b e f o r e a n d after t h e first l o a d e d
voyage
9
Surveys of passenger ships
9.1 G e n e r a l
9.2 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u r v e y
9.5 D r a w i n g u p s u r v e y results
10
Surveys of special purpose ships
10.1 G e n e r a l
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
10.3 S u r v e y
10.4 R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s
11
Surveys of ships carrying non-bulk
dangerous goods
11.1 G e n e r a l
11.2 S u r v e y
12
S u r v e y s o f ships for fitness for c a r r i a g e
of b u l k cargoes other than grain
12.1 G e n e r a l
12.2 S u r v e y
13
S u r v e y s o f floating docks, berth-connected
ships a n d barges
13.1 G e n e r a l
212
213
213
213
220
222
223
223
224
224
224
225
13.2
14
14.1
14.2
14.3
15
15.1
16
16.1
16.2
16.3
17
226
226
227
230
232
233
233
233
233
234
236
237
242
242
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
18
242
243
243
244
244
244
245
245
245
245
245
245
1.7
1.8
2
245
245
246
246
3.6
S u r v e y o f floating d o c k h u l l s
248
Hull surveys of concrete ships
248
General
248
Survey
248
T e c h n i c a l assessment o f c o n d i t i o n
o f r e i n f o r c e d concrete h u l l structures . . . 2 4 8
H u l l s u r v e y s o f glass-reinforced plastic s h i p s
249
General
249
Surveys of ships carrying packaged
irradiated nuclear fuel, p l u t o n i u m
and high-level radioactive wastes . . . .
249
General
249
Survey
249
Register documents
250
S u r v e y requirements to bow, side, stern doors,
r a m p s a n d inner doors of ro-ro ships . . 250
General
250
Special survey
250
A n n u a l survey
250
Reporting
252
S u r v e y s o f fishing vessels
252
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
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
247
247
247
247
3.7
3.8
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
248
248
4.4
General
253
Survey
253
Classification o f refrigerating plants w i t h a class
o f a n o t h e r classification society o r w i t h
n o class assigned
253
Continuous survey
254
R e i n s t a t e m e n t o f class
254
Procedure a n d scope of periodical
surveys
254
Annual survey
254
General
254
Survey o f machinery
254
S u r v e y o f heat exchangers a n d o t h e r apparatus,
a n d pressure vessels as w e l l as c o o l i n g
appliances
254
S u r v e y o f fittings, p i p e l i n e s a n d a i r ducts . 2 5 7
Survey o f refrigerating plant instrumentation
a n d a u t o m a t i o n devices
257
S u r v e y o f refrigerated 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 e q u i p m e n t r o o m s
257
O p e r a t i o n a l testing
257
Tests
258
Special survey
258
General
258
Survey o f machinery
258
S u r v e y o f refrigerant heat exchangers
a n d pressure vessels, a n d c o o l i n g
appliances
258
S u r v e y o f fittings, p i p e l i n e s a n d a i r ducts . 2 5 9
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
S u r v e y o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n , a l a r m and
w a r n i n g systems, a n d refrigerating p l a n t
a u t o m a t i o n devices
S u r v e y o f refrigerated spaces a n d t h e i r
i n s u l a t i o n , refrigerating m a c h i n e r y r o o m ,
refrigerant store r o o m s , process e q u i p m e n t
rooms
O p e r a t i o n a l testing
Tests
259
259
259
259
5
Initial survey
6
Assessment of the technical condition . .
A p p e n d i x 1 . L i s t o f ship t e c h n i c a l
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
f o r use d u r i n g h u l l repair
260
260
260
265
310
R U L E S F O RT H EC L A S S I F I C A T I O N S U R V E Y S O F SHIPS IN
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 Ships
i n S e r v i c e set f o r t h types, scopes a n d schedule o f
surveys o f items o f technical supervision for various
p u r p o s e ships t o v e r i f y t h a t ships a n d ship r e f r i g e r a t i n g
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 S h i p p i n g and the normative technical
d o c u m e n t s r e g a r d i n g t h e p o s s i b i l i t y t o assign, r e t a i n
a n d c o n f i r m t h e R e g i s t e r class according t o t h e i r purpose,
safety o f h u m a n l i f e at sea, safe carriage o f passengers
a n d cargoes, 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
s u p e r v i s i o n assigned t o t h e Register.
1.2 T h e present R u l e s are 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 t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f ships a n d ship refrigerating plants i n service w i t h the purpose o f their
c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n o f class c o n d i t i o n s .
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y s 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 t h e Register.
M o r e detailed instructions and recommendations t o the
surveyors and shipowners o n the organization and methods
o f technical supervision are g i v e n i n the Guidelines 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 are m a n d a t o r y f o r a l l
shipowners, organizations, firms and individuals i n v o l v e d i n o p e r a t i o n o f ships. T h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d
o r g a n i z a t i o n s , f i r m s a n d i n d i v i d u a l s ensure t h e f u l f i l m e n t
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 t h e 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
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R u l e s is d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r
Head Office ( R H O ) , provided the shipowner submits the
technical substantiation and the conclusion o f the
R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s f o r in-service s u p e r v i s i o n .
1.5 T h e R e g i s t e r classification a c t i v i t i e s d o n o t
preclude t h e set activities o f o t h e r state 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 r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r suppliers o f services, w h i c h
results are 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 ships, are set
f o r t h i n S e c t i o n 7.
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S E R V I C E
PROVISIONS
T h e requirements for checking o f instrumentation

are set f o r t h i n S e c t i o n 5, P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " o f
the Guidelines.
1.6 T h e fees f o r the supervision carried o u t are charged
b y the Register according t o the p r i c i n g s y s t e m established
b y the Register. 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 the obligations t o the Register, i n c l u d i n g the
p a y m e n t f o r its services, the Register has a r i g h t n o t t o
assign the class or, w h e n the class has been already
assigned, t o suspend o r w i t h d r a w the class o f the ship, o n
w h i c h the o b l i g a t i o n t o the Register, i n c l u d i n g the p a y m e n t
f o r its services, has n o t b e e n f u l f i l l e d o r has b e e n
i m p r o p e r l y fulfilled, a n d t o w i t h d r a w ( m a k e a n entry o f
i n v a l i d i t y ) the documents issued b y the Register. P a y m e n t
o f invoices submitted b y the Register f o r the survey is m a d e
per existing scale o f fees o r o n the basis o f a n agreement
b e t w e e n a shipowner/yard a n d the Register Representation.
S u r v e y carried o u t b y the Register Representation initiative
is n o t invoiced, h o w e v e r , the surveys a i m e d t o e l i m i n a t e the
c o m m e n t s m a d e i n the course o f the initiative survey are
paid f o r o n c o m m o n terms.
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2
3
H e r e i n a f t e r referred t o as "the R u l e s " .

H e r e i n a f t e r referred t o as "the Register, R S " .
H e r e i n a f t e r referred t o as "the G u i d e l i n e s " .
2 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
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 S H I P S
See circular 810
C a n c e l l a t i o n o f c l a s s is a t e r m i n a t i o n o f
t h e 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 t h e ship's loss
o r scrapping.
B a l l a s t t a n k is a t a n k , w h i c h is u s e d s o l e l y f o r
salt w a t e r ballast. 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
ship is considered as a separate t a n k e v e n i f i t is
connected w i t h d o u b l e b o t t o m o r o t h e r t a n k s .
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 the ship's class, and, w h e r e applicable, o f statutory
certificates o f the ship o r floating facility f o r time period,
assigned b y the Register i n each particular case considering
essential ship's structures, mechanisms, systems, equipm e n t , arrangements t o be repaired a n d depending o n
dimensions/particulars o f the damages/failures. T e m p o r a r y
repair is a l l o w e d i n such cases w h e n i t is impossible t o
carry o u t p r o m p t and t h o r o u g h repair o f ship's h u l l
structures, mechanisms, systems, equipment, arrangements,
etc. a n d safe operation o f the ship is p r o v i d e d f o r the 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 provisions 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 is a c o n f i r m a t i o n o f t h e
s h i p class v a l i d i t y f o r a n e w , as a r u l e , 5 - y e a r
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 C e r t i f i c a t e , w h i c h v a l i d i t y
e x p i r e d , i n case o f t h e satisfactory results o f t h e 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 f u l l
years) b e t w e e n t h e date o f t h e ship c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d t h e
c u r r e n t date. T h e a g e o f a s h i p ( o r t h e date o f
c o n s t r u c t i o n ) cannot b e changed as t h e r e s u l t o f m a j o r
c o n v e r s i o n , m o d e r n i z a t i o n o r r e n o v a t i o n o f t h e ship h u l l .
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 t h e ship w i t h t h e class suspended o n
t h e 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 exposed deck are
those e x t e n d i n g a b o v e t h e freeboard deck o r super
structure decks.
P r o t o t y p e s h i p is a s i n g l e - b u i l t ship o r t h e
first ship o f a series. W h e r e series ships a r e b u i l t a t
different firms, t h e first ship o f a series b u i l t at each f i r m
is considered t o b e t h e p r o t o t y p e ship. T h e ship, w h i c h
has u n d e r g o n e m a j o r c o n v e r s i o n , s h a l l b e q u a l i f i e d as a
p r o t o t y p e ship.
I N F c a r g o is p a c k a g e d irradiated n u c l e a r f u e l ,
p l u t o n i u m a n d h i g h - l e v e l r a d i o a c t i v e wastes carried as
cargo i n accordance w i t h Class 7 o f t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l
M a r i t i m e D a n g e r o u s G o o d s C o d e (schedules 1 0 , 1 1 , 12,
13 o r 1 4 ) .
C a r g o area (cargo l e n g t h area):
f o r tankers ( i n c l u d i n g o i l tankers a n d c h e m i c a l
t a n k e r s ) : i s that part o f t h e ship, w h i c h includes cargo
t a n k s , slop tanks 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
t a n k s , a n d also deck areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e e n t i r e l e n g t h
a n d b r e a d t h o f t h e part o f t h e ship o v e r t h e a b o v e
m e n t i o n e d spaces;
f o r 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 t h e 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 f u e l
t a n k s , cofferdams, 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 i s t h e date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e
ship survey resulting i n issue o f a n appropriate
certificate.
D a t e o f s u r v e y is t h e 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 a r e a v a i l a b l e , t h e date o f t h e latest
o n e ) , 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 (day,
m o n t h a n d year) w h e n t h e n e w construction survey
process o f t h e R e g i s t e r i s a c t u a l l y c o m p l e t e d a n d t h e
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 i s issued t o t h e ship.
After conversion, modernization o r renovation is
c o m p l e t e d , t h e date o f b u i l d s h a l l r e m a i n assigned t o t h e
ship.
W h e r e a complete replacement o r addition o f a

m a j o r p o r t i o n o f t h e ship (e.g., c o m p l e t e f o r w a r d o r after
section, a c o m p l e t e m a i n cargo s e c t i o n ( w h i c h m a y
i n c l u d e a c o m p l e t e cargo h o l d / t a n k ) , a c o m p l e t e deck
section o f a passenger ship o r a h u l l structure o b t a i n e d
after c o n v e r s i o n o f a s i n g l e h u l l t o a d o u b l e h u l l s h i p ) i s
i n v o l v e d as a r e s u l t o f c o n v e r s i o n , m o d e r n i z a t i o n o r
renovation, the f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
t h e date o f b u i l d (date, m o n t h a n d y e a r ) associated
w i t h each m a j o r p o r t i o n o f t h e ship s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d
w h e r e i t has b e e n agreed that t h e n e w e r structure s h a l l be
o n a different s u r v e y cycle;
s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e based o n t h e date o f
b u i l d associated w i t h each m a j o r p o r t i o n o f t h e ship;
a n n i v e r s a r y dates o f t h e subsequent s u r v e y s o f t h e
replaced o r b u i l t - i n h u l l m a j o r parts/portions s h a l l b e
assigned t h e s a m e as f o r t h e w h o l e ship, i . e . o n e
a n n i v e r s a r y date f o r t h e ship as a w h o l e .
D o u b l e c l a s s i s a class o f a ship classed w i t h
t w o societies n o t entered i n t o a n agreement o n d u a l class.
I n t h i s case, o n e classification society i n p e r f o r m i n g
classification s u r v e y o f t h e ship f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n / r e n e w a l
o f its class, acts i n d e p e n d e n t l y o f t h e o t h e r society a n d i n
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 f its rules as i t w o u l d
act i n t h e case o f t h e ship b e i n g classed w i t h t h e society
alone.
Close-up
s u r v e y is a survey where the
details o f structural c o m p o n e n t s a r e w i t h i n t h e close
v i s u a l i n s p e c t i o n range o f t h e s u r v e y o r , i.e. n o r m a l l y
w i t h i n reach o f h a n d .
Approved materials, products a n d
p r o d u c t i o n p r o c e s s e s are m a t e r i a l s , products
and p r o d u c t i o n processes h o l d i n g T y p e A p p r o v a l
Certificate o r a l l o w e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r direct u s e
w i t h o u t t h e d r a w i n g - u p o f t h i s Certificate.
A n n i v e r s a r y d a t e i s t h e date a n d m o n t h o f
each y e a r c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e e x p i r y date o f v a l i d i t y o f
t h e 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 issued i n accordance w i t h
2.4.1.4.5 t o 2.4.1.4.9 o f P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope".
S u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n is an extent o f
c o r r o s i o n s u c h that assessment o f c o r r o s i o n p a t t e r n
indicates a w a s t a g e i n excess o f 7 5 p e r cent o f a l l o w a b l e
m a r g i n s , b u t w i t h i n acceptable l i m i t s .
C h a n g i n g o f c l a s s n o t a t i o n isaprocessof
c h a n g i n g t h e character o f classification, d i s t i n g u i s h i n g
m a r k s , as w e l l as descriptive n o t a t i o n i n t h e class
n o t a t i o n o f R S - c l a s s e d ship.
W i t h d r a w a l o f d o c u m e n t s i s a procedure
o f t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e ship d o c u m e n t s c o n s i s t i n g i n a n
e n t r y t o b e m a d e i n t h e S u r v e y R e p o r t and, w h e n e v e r
practicable, i n t h e 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 i t s e l f t o 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 t h e 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,
Part I. General Provisions
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 f o r its services o r
payment o f a penally. W i t h d r a w a l o f documents may,
w h e n e v e r practicable, b e a c c o m p a n i e d b y t h e actual
w i t h d r a w a l o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e i t s e l f from t h e 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 r e c e i v e d t o o r accepted f r o m t h e t i m e - c h a r t e r
according t o t h e 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 r e quirements, norms, calculation methods, instructions,
guidelines a n d other documents approved b y t h e
Register, w h i c h d e t e r m i n e s t r u c t u r a l a n d p r o d u c t i o n
standards d u r i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n ( m a n u f a c t u r e ) , repairs,
assembly, tests a n d o p e r a t i o n o f ships, ship's systems,
arrangements a n d e q u i p m e n t , m a t e r i a l s a n d products.
O v e r a l l s u r v e y is a s u r v e y i n t e n d e d t o r e p o r t
o n t h e o v e r a l l c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e h u l l structure a n d
d e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t o f a d d i t i o n a l close-up s u r v e y s .
O p e r a t o r is a n i n d i v i d u a l o r l e g a l e n t i t y , 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 or shipowner.
S u r v e y is a n i n t e g r a l part o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
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 techn i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n , certificates o f c o n f o r m i t y f o r
materials and components;
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f d o c u m e n t s o n scheduled i n s p e c t i o n
carried o u t b y c o m p e t e n t 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, o p e n i n g - u p 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,
o p e r a t i o n a l 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 t h e r e q u i r e d R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s o r t h e i r
endorsement;
b r a n d i n g a n d sealing o f i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l superv i s i o n , i f necessary.
Survey o f quality management
syst e m is verification o f the 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
the purpose o f defining its compliance w i t h the requirements o f the specified standard and assessment o f its operat i o n a l effectiveness and capability t o achieve the objectives
w i t h i n the framework o f establishing the q u a l i t y policy.
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 t e r m applied:
w h e n t h e d u e date f o r s u b m i s s i o n o f a ship f o r
special s u r v e y i s assigned a c c o r d i n g t o 2 . 4 . 1 . 4 . 6 ; a n d a
t e r m w h i c h m e a n s t h a t t h e ship i s l a i d u p o r w i t h d r a w n
from o p e r a t i o n f o r a l o n g p e r i o d due t o m a j o r ( l o n g - t e r m )
repair or conversion;
i n t h e case o f e x t e n s i o n o f special s u r v e y a c c o r d i n g
t o 2 . 4 . 1 . 4 . 9 as w e l l as 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 i n d r y d o c k according t o 2 . 5 . 1 . 2 ; a n d
a t e r m w h i c h m e a n s delays i n c u r r e d b y actions 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 , o r t h a t a t t h e place o f
t h e ship s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g has b e e n f o u n d t o occur:
unavailability o f dry-docking facilities; o r

u n a v a i l a b i l i t y o f repair facilities; o r
u n a v a i l a b i l i t y o f essential m a t e r i a l s , e q u i p m e n t o r
spare parts.
R e a s s i g n m e n t o f R S c l a s s i s a process o f
classification o f a ship w i t h w i t h d r a w n R S class a n d
h a v i n g n o class o f another classification society ( A C S )
I A C S m e m b e r o v e r 6 m o n t h s from receipt o f w r i t t e n
request f o r r e a s s i g n m e n t o f R S class.
C o n f i r m a t i o n o f c l a s s is a ronfirmation o f
class v a l i d i t y i n the Classification Certificate i n case o f the
satisfactory results o f the a n n u a l (intermediate) survey.
T h o r o u g h r e p a i r is a repair made f o r renovat i o n o f t h e d a m a g e d structure i n accordance w i t h t h e
requirements o f the Rules for Construction u p t o t h e
l e v e l w h e n there i s n o necessity t o set a n y r e q u i r e m e n t s
o r c o n d i t i o n s r e g a r d i n g t h e object r e p a i r e d a n d t o
p e r f o r m t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e latter u n t i l t h e n e x t
periodical survey, i.e. t h e repair w a s made t o t h e
s u r v e y o r satisfaction a n d n o a d d i t i o n a l r e p a i r is r e q u i r e d .
S e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g is t h e coating, w h i c h
solidifies o r changes s o t h a t i t retains flexibility a n d a n
a b i l i t y t o p r e v e n t c o r r o s i o n w i t h i n , at least, three years. I t
shall b e hard enough t o be touched a n d for w a l k i n g
w i t h o u t essential deterioration o f its protective
properties.
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
holds and tanks.
T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n includes a l l l o n g i t u d i n a l
m e m b e r s s u c h as p l a t i n g , l o n g i t u d i n a l s a n d girders at t h e
deck, sides, b o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m , a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkhead (including plating and longitudinals o f sloping
a n d h o r i z o n t a l plates o f topside, h o p p e r a n d w i n g t a n k s )
w i t h i n t h e l e n g t h o f o n e p l a t e a l o n g t h e ship. F o r
t r a n s v e r s e l y framed vessels, a transverse s e c t i o n includes
adjacent frames a n d t h e i r e n d c o n n e c t i o n s i n w a y o f
transverse sections.
R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n are the Rules for
the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships
a n d also t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n o f o t h e r types o f
ships l i k e m o b i l e o f f s h o r e d r i l l i n g u n i t s , n u c l e a r vessels,
gas carriers, etc.
C o m p e t e n t b o d y is a n organization (firm)
recognized b y t h e Register f o r performing w o r k s
( r e n d e r i n g services) i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r
requirements.
R e c o g n i t i o n o f s e r v i c e s u p p l i e r is a
procedure f o r obtaining b y the service supplier o f recognit i o n (approval) b y the Register t o p e r f o r m the w o r k s , w h i c h
results are used b y the Register d u r i n g survey o f ships.
S u s p e n s i o n o f c l a s s is a notification o f the
s h i p o w n e r t h a t t h e v a l i d i t y o f t h e ship class is suspended
from t h e date a n d d u e t o t h e r e a s o n stated i n t h e
notification, until t h e m o m e n t o f elimination o f t h e
reason t h a t caused t h e class suspension, b u t n o t m o r e
t h a n f o r 6 m o n t h s after t h e date o f class suspension.
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Assignment o f R S class t o a ship i n

s e r v i c e i s a process o f classification o f t h e ship
constructed w i t h o u t R S t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n a n d h a v i n g
n o class o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r o v e r 6 m o n t h s from
receipt o f w r i t t e n request f o r classification.
C r a n k i n g o f m a c h i n e r y is periodical propulsion o f driving mechanisms and equipment b y means
o f d r i v i n g gears o r m a n u a l l y b y r o t a t i n g n o t less t h a n o n e
r e v o l u t i o n / c y c l e a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n o f these elements i n n e w
position.
C r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l a r e a s are locations,
w h i c h h a v e b e e n i d e n t i f i e d from calculations t o r e q u i r e
m o n i t o r i n g o r from t h e service h i s t o r y o f t h e subject ship
o r from s i m i l a r o r sister ships ( i f a v a i l a b l e ) t o b e sensitive
to cracking, buckling or corrosion, w h i c h w o u l d impair
t h e structural i n t e g r i t y o f t h e ship.
S e l f - p r o p e l l e d s h i p i s a ship w i t h m e c h a n i c a l m e a n s o f p r o p u l s i o n n o t r e q u i r i n g assistance from
a n o t h e r ships d u r i n g n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n .
Q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m is a n aggregate o f i n t e r r e l a t e d a n d i n t e r a c t i n g c o m p o n e n t s t o
d e v e l o p t h e p o l i c y a n d objectives o f t h e R e g i s t e r a n d
t o a c h i e v e these q u a l i t y objectives b y t h e w a y o f t h e
coordinated t o p management activities a n d Register
quality management system. T h e quality management
s y s t e m i n v o l v e s as i t s i n t e g r a l part t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n
structure, processes a n d resources, r e s p o n s i b i l i t y a n d
a u t h o r i t i e s necessary t o h a v e t h e q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t
implemented.
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 norm a l l y considered a f u l l h a r d p r o t e c t i v e coating. H a r d
protective coating i s usually to b e epoxy or equivalent.
O t h e r coating systems, w h i c h are neither soft n o r semi-hard
coatings, m a y b e considered acceptable as alternatives,
provided that they are applied a n d maintained i n
compliance w i t h the manufacturer's specification. A s f o r
the requirements regarding s e m i - h a r d coatings, these
coatings, i f already applied, w i l l n o t be accepted from t h e
n e x t special o r intermediate survey 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 comes first, w i t h respect t o w a i v i n g
the annual internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f the ballast tanks.
Transfer o fclass i s :
t r a n s f e r o f class o f t h e s h i p h o l d i n g v a l i d o r
suspended class o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r t o R S class;
transfer t o R S class o f t h e ship w h i c h l o s t A C S
( I A C S m e m b e r ) class less t h a n 6 m o n t h s p r i o r t o w r i t t e n
request f o r classification;
transfer o f t h e ship f r o m R S class t o A C S ( I A C S
m e m b e r ) class.
W i t h d r a w a l o f c l a s s is a notification o f the
s h i p o w n e r that t h e ship's class i s w i t h d r a w n from t h e
date a n d due t o t h e r e a s o n stated i n t h e n o t i f i c a t i o n , w i t h
termination o f the Register technical supervision a n d
cancellation o f the Classification Certificate validity.
O w n e r is a n i n d i v i d u a l o r l e g a l e n t i t y , w h i c h o w n s
t h e ship o n t h e basis o f proprietor's r i g h t s w i t h n o regard
w h e t h e r h e operates t h e ship h i m s e l f o r places u n d e r t h e

trust m a n a g e m e n t o r t h e o t h e r t y p e o f m a n a g e m e n t t o
other party o n the legal grounds.
D u a l c l a s s i s a class o f a ship classed w i t h t w o
societies entered i n t o a n agreement o n a dual class. Tn this
case, o n e s u c h c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s o c i e t y i n p e r f o r m i n g
classification survey f o r ronfirmation/renewal o f its class,
acts independently o f the other society and i n c o n f o r m i t y
w i t h the requirements o f its rules as i t w o u l d act i n the case
o f the ship being classed w i t h this society alone.
S u s p e c t a r e a s are l o c a t i o n s s h o w i n g substant i a l c o r r o s i o n and/or are considered b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o be
p r o n e t o r a p i d wastage.
C o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n i s d e f i n e d 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 r u s t i n g ;
F A I R c o n d i t i o n w i t h l o c a l b r e a k d o w n a t edges o f
stiffeners a n d w e l d connections and/or l i g h t r u s t i n g o v e r
2 0 p e r 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 f o r P O O R c o n d i t i o n ;
P O O R condition w i t h general b r e a k d o w n o f
c o a t i n g o v e r 2 0 p e r cent o r m o r e , o r h a r d scale a t
10 p e r 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 .
R e t a i n m e n t o f c l a s s is a confirmation o f
class v a l i d i t y i n t h e S u r v e y R e p o r t i n case o f t h e
satisfactory results o f t h e occasional s u r v e y i n c l u d i n g t h e
s u r v e y carried o u t i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h a n accident o r w i t h
replacement o f t h e R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s due t o t h e change
o f f l a g , s h i p o w n e r , p o r t o f registry, n a m e o f t h e ship o r
s i g n a l letters.
S p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n ( i n connection w i t h
close-up s u r v e y s a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s ) m e a n s
sufficient close-up i n s p e c t i o n a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t o be t a k e n 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 t h e structures u n d e r t h e coating.
P r o m p t r e p a i r is t h e repair m a d e w i t h o u t d e l a y
d u r i n g t h e survey.
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 perman e n t repair p e r f o r m e d a n d c o m p l e t e d a t t h e t i m e o f
survey t o t h e satisfaction o f t h e surveyor, therein
r e m o v i n g t h e n e e d f o r 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.
L a i d - u p s h i p i s a ship w i t h a reduced c r e w o r
duties, w h i c h is w i t h d r a w n from o p e r a t i o n w i t h possible
c o n s e r v a t i o n o f i t e m s o f t h e R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l superv i s i o n due t o f i n a n c i a l o r o t h e r reasons w i t h r e t a i n m e n t
o f class, b u t w h i c h t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n u p o n t h e results o f
s u r v e y is considered fit.
S h i p i n s e r v i c e i s a ship i n o p e r a t i o n , u n d e r
repairs, m o d e r n i z a t i o n , i n r e n o v a t i o n o r l a y - u p w i t h t h e
v a l i d R e g i s t e r class a n d a l l t h e R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s
issued, w h i c h are r e q u i r e d f o r its o p e r a t i o n .
S h i p t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s design
a n d t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r ship's 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 c o n t a i n s t h e data necessary f o r
checking t h e implementation o f the Register relevant
requirements.
S h i p o w n e r is a n i n d i v i d u a l o r l e g a l e n t i t y , w h i c h
operates t h e ship o n i t s o w n b e h a l f w i t h n o regard
w h e t h e r h e is the o w n e r o f the ship o r h e uses i t o n o t h e r
l e g a l grounds.
Conversion o f a ship o f substantial
n a t u r e ( m a j o r c o n v e r s i o n ) is conversion o f a
ship r e s u l t i n g i n change o f the ship p r i n c i p a l character
istics a n d s t r u c t u r a l parameters ( s u c h as w e i g h t char
acteristics, gross t o n n a g e , o v e r a l l d i m e n s i o n s , freeboard,
p o w e r output o f the m a i n propulsion installation, ice
s t r e n g t h e n i n g , etc.), w h i c h can cause change o f t h e ship
t y p e , p r i n c i p a l d i m e n s i o n s , passenger capacity, cargo
c a r r y i n g capacity, e x t e n s i o n o f t h e ship service l i f e o r
change o f t h e ship class n o t a t i o n . N a t u r e o f c o n v e r s i o n
( m a j o r / m i n o r ) i s d e t e r m i n e d b y R H O i n each p a r t i c u l a r
case.
W h e r e a n e x i s t i n g cargo ship i s subject t o a n y
c o n v e r s i o n , w h i c h affects t h e l e v e l o f s u b d i v i s i o n o f t h a t
ship, i t shall be demonstrated that t h e A / R ratio
calculated f o r t h e ship after such c o n v e r s i o n i s n o t less
t h a n t h e A / R r a t i o calculated f o r t h e ship before t h e
c o n v e r s i o n . H o w e v e r , i n those cases w h e r e t h e ship's
A / R r a t i o before c o n v e r s i o n i s e q u a l t o o r greater t h a n
o n e , i t is o n l y necessary t o demonstrate t h a t the ship after
such c o n v e r s i o n has a n A v a l u e , w h i c h is n o t less t h a n R ,
calculated f o r the ship before c o n v e r s i o n . A d e f i n i t i o n o f
t h e t e r m " e x i s t i n g cargo ship" i n t h e c o n t e x t o f t h e a b o v e
i n t e r p r e t a t i o n m e a n s a cargo ship constructed before
1 F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 2 , regardless o f the l e n g t h .
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 a r e those,
w h i c h are expected t o reflect t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f o t h e r
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 systems. W h e n selecting represen
t a t i v e t a n k s , c o m p a r t m e n s a n d spaces, account s h a l l b e
t a k e n o f t h e service a n d repair h i s t o r y o n b o a r d a n d
i d e n t i f i a b l e c r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l areas and/or suspect areas.
E x c l u s i v e s u r v e y o r is a n i n d i v i d u a l w h o has
c o n c l u d e d t h e contract o f e m p l o y m e n t e x c l u s i v e l y i n t h e
R S B r a n c h O f f i c e a n d h a s adequate q u a l i f i c a t i o n a n d
b a c k g r o u n d a n d i s a u t h o r i z e d t o p e r f o r m duties a n d
activities entrusted w i t h b y the e m p l o y e r w i t h i n h i s t e r m s
o f reference.
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2.2.3 Requirements for enhanced survey o f ships are

set f o r t h i n Sections 2 t o 6 o f Part H I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys
o f Ships D e p e n d i n g o n their Purpose and H u l l M a t e r i a l " .
2.2.4 O i l t a n k e r .
T h e 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 a r e
constructed g e n e r a l l y w i t h i n t e g r a l t a n k s 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 i n b u l k . T h i s descriptive n o t a t i o n
s h a l l b e assigned t o tankers o f b o t h single a n d d o u b l e
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 a l t e r n a t i v e
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 .
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F i g . 2.2.4 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p s e c t i o n s o f a n o i l t a n k e r
N o t e . O i l tankers that d o not c o m p l y w i t h M A R P O L 1 / 1 9 m a y

b e subject to international and/or national regulations requiring phase
o u t u n d e r M A R P O L 1/20 a n d / o r M A R P O L 1/21.
2.2.5 B u l k c a r r i e r .
T h e descriptive n o t a t i o n " B u l k 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
constructed g e n e r a l l y 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 t a n k s a n d topside t a n k s 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
i n t e n d e d 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 .
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
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 (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 ) prescribed
i n Sections 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 S h i p s
Depending o n their Purpose and H u l l Material" apply to
such types o f ships as o i l tankers, c h e m i c a l tankers 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 proper a n d unified interpretation b y
s h i p o w n e r s a n d s u r v e y o r s t h e d e f i n i t i o n s o f ships subject
t o E S P are g i v e n b e l o w .
F i g . 2.2.5 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p s e c t i o n s o f a b u l k c a r r i e r
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 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,
Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships Depending o n
T h e i r P u r p o s e a n d H u l l M a t e r i a l " s h a l l a p p l y 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 " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n T h e i r Purpose and H u l l M a t e r i a l " 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 .
The descriptive notation " O r e c a r r i e r " o r t h e
e q u i v a l e n t w i t h the d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k ( E S P ) s h a l l b e
assigned t o sea-going self-propelled ships, w h i c h are
constructed g e n e r a l l y w i t h single deck, t w o l o n g i t u d i n a l
b u l k h e a d s a n d a d o u b l e b o t t o m t h r o u g h o u t the 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
t h e centre h o l d s 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.
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F i g . 2.2.7.2 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p s e c t i o n s o f a n o r e / o i l c a r r i e r
F i g . 2.2.6 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p s e c t i o n s o f a n o r e c a r r i e r
2.2.7 C o m b i n a t i o n carrier.
2 . 2 . 7 . 1 C o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r is a general t e r m
applied t o ships intended for the carriage o f b o t h o i l and dry
cargoes i n b u l k . These cargoes are n o t carried simulta
neously, w i t h the exception o f o i l y mixtures retained i n slop
tanks. T h e ship types defined i n 2.2.7.2 and 2.2.7.3 shall be
considered t o be combination carriers.
2.2.7.2 T h e descriptive 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 g e n e r a l l y w i t h single deck, t w o l o n g i t u d i n a l
b u l k h e a d s a n d a d o u b l e b o t t o m t h r o u g h o u t the 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
t h e centre h o l d s o r o f o i l cargoes i n centre h o l d s a n d
w i n g tanks. 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 r e / o i l c a r r i e r s 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 1/19
m a y b e subject to international and/or national regulations requiring
p h a s e o u t u n d e r M A R P O L 1/20 a n d / o r M A R P O L 1/21.
2.2.7.3 T h e descriptive notation " O i l / b u l k / o r e

( O B O ) c a r r i e r " o r the e q u i v a l e n t w i t h the d i s t i n g u i s h i n g
m a r k ( E S P ) s h a l l be assigned t o sea-going self-propelled
ships, w h i c h are constructed g e n e r a l l y 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 t a n k s a n d topside t a n k s , 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 carry 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 .
N o t e . O i l / b u l k / o r e c a r r i e r s 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 1/19
m a y b e subject to international and/or national regulations requiring
p h a s e o u t u n d e r M A R P O L 1/20 a n d / o r M A R P O L 1/21.
F i g . 22.13
T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a n oil/bulk/ore carrier
2.2.8 C h e m i c a l t a n k e r .
T h e descriptive n o t a t i o n " C h e m i c a l t a n k e r " o r t h e
e q u i v a l e n t w i t h the d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k ( E S P ) s h a l l b e
constructed g e n e r a l l y w i t h i n t e g r a l t a n k s a n d i n t e n d e d
p r i m a r i l y t o carry c h e m i c a l s i n b u l k . T h i s t y p e n o t a t i o n
s h a l l b e assigned t o tankers o f b o t h single a n d d o u b l e
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 a l t e r n a t i v e
structural arrangements. T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections a r e
given i n F i g . 2.2.8.
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F i g . 2.2.8 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p s e c t i o n s o f a c h e m i c a l t a n k e r
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ABBREVIATIONS
G M D S S G l o b a l M a r i t i m e Distress a n d S a f e t y
System.
R H O Register Head Office.
A C S a n o t h e r classification society.
I M O International Maritime Organization.
I S M Code - International Management Code for the
Safe O p e r a t i o n o f S h i p s a n d f o r P o l l u t i o n P r e v e n t i o n .
I S O International O r g a n i z a t i o n f o r Standardization.
I A C S International Association o f Classification
Societies.
M A R P O L - 7 3 / 7 8 International Convention f o r
P r e v e n t i o n o f P o l l u t i o n from S h i p s , 1 9 7 3 , as m o d i f i e d b y
t h e P r o t o c o l o f 1 9 7 8 r e l a t i n g thereto.
I n t e r n a t i o n a l E l e c t r o t e c h n i c a l C o m m i s s i o n .
N D T - n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing;
R S Nomenclature Nomenclature o f Items o f the
Register Technical Supervision;
ESP Enhanced Survey Programme.
I N F irradiated n u c l e a r f u e l i s a m a t e r i a l c o n t a i n
i n g u r a n i u m , t h o r i u m and/or p l u t o n i u m isotopes, w h i c h
h a v e b e e n used t o m a i n t a i n n u c l e a r c h a i n r e a c t i o n .
CSS Continuous Survey System.
S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 International C o n v e n t i o n for the
S a f e t y o f L i f e a t Sea, 1 9 7 4 , as m o d i f i e d b y t h e P r o t o c o l
o f 1 9 7 8 r e l a t i n g thereto.
P M S Planned Maintenance Scheme.
I A C S P R I A C S Procedural Requirement.
I A C S U R I A C S Unified Requirement.
3 TYPES OF CLASSIFICATION
SURVEYS
3.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g types o f c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y s are

a p p l i e d d u r i n g t e c h n i c a l 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 special s u r v e y ;
.2.4 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 ;
.2.5 a d d i t i o n a l s u r v e y s 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 ;
.2.6 s u r v e y o f r e f r i g e r a t i n g plants;
.2.7 s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e C S S scope;
.2.8 s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e P M S scope;
.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 occasional s u r v e y s :
.3.1 associated w i t h suspension, 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 also t o 4 . 7 . 6 , P a r t " C a r r y i n g
out C l a s s i f i c a t i o n S u r v e y o f S h i p s " o f t h e G u i d e l i n e s ;
.3.2 associated w i t h transfer o f class;

.3.3 associated w i t h assignment, 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 ship l a y i n g - u p a n d c o m m i s s i o n i n g after
laying-up;
.3.5 associated w i t h accidents;
.3.6 associated 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 ) before 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 carried o u t :
.4.1 o n b e h a l f o f state bodies ( 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,
s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n bodies, t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s o r y bodies f o r
pressure vessels, etc.);
.4.2 at t h e request o f c o m p a n i e s (insurance, s h i p p i n g ,
i n d u s t r i a l , etc.).
3.2 Schedule a n d scope 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 P a r t I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope", P a r t
"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 tests 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 u n i t s ,
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 w a s t a g e a n d / o r defects a r e g i v e n i n t h e
G u i d e l i n e s a n d appendices thereto.
4 PREPARATION F O R SURVEYS
4.1 Surveys are carried o u t b y qualified surveyors
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 the experts
o n t h e h u l l , mechanical, electromechanical a n d radio
specialities. I n certain cases, a c o m b i n a t i o n o f specialities
is a l l o w e d f o r the s u r v e y o r considering his qualification,
experience, b a c k g r o u n d i n m i n o r specialities a n d c o m p l e x
i t y l e v e l o f the ship submitted f o r the survey.
T h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l ensure i n i t s contracts w i t h
s h i p o w n e r s o r operators f o r t h e issue o f s t a t u t o r y 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
C o m m i s s i o n inspectors o n b o a r d t h a t s h i p f o r t h e
purposes o f R e g u l a t i o n ( E C ) N o 3 9 1 / 2 0 0 9 .
4.2 I n order t o assist s u r v e y o r s d u r i n g t h e ship
survey, t h e master and/or c h i e f engineer i n charge o f t h e
ship s u b m i s s i o n s h a l l assign t h e i r mates responsible f o r
operation a n d maintenance o f t h e ship part t o b e
s u b m i t t e d , w h i c h are f a m i l i a r w i t h a l l t h e faults, defects
a n d damages w i t h i n t h e t i m e p e r i o d after t h e p r e v i o u s
survey and w i t h their elimination.
4.3 F o r issues r e l a t i n g t o classification a n d applica
t i o n o f t h e rules, t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s use b o t h current
a n d p r e v i o u s e d i t i o n s o f t h e rules a n d o t h e r R e g i s t e r
n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s , standards, n a v i g a t i o n a n d ship
repair 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 a t i o n .
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Ships i n service 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

t h a t e d i t i o n o f t h e r u l e s t h e y w e r e constructed i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h , unless o t h e r w i s e i s specified i n t h e
f o l l o w - u p e d i t i o n s o f t h e rules a n d notices o f a m e n d
m e n t s thereto issued after p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e rules.
Ships i n service b e i n g classed b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r t h e
first t i m e 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 t h e rules i n
force d u r i n g t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e ship i n q u e s t i o n
considering the requirements o f the follow-up editions o f
t h e rules applicable t o t h e ships i n service.
T h e e x t e n t o f n e w l y - i s s u e d rules' a p p l i c a t i o n t o t h e
ships i n service at t h e i r r e c o n s t r u c t i o n after accidents o r
i n o t h e r s i m i l a r cases, o r a t t h e i r c o n v e r s i o n , i s
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r w i t h d u e regard t o e x
p e d i e n c y a n d t e c h n i c a l s u b s t a n t i a t i o n i n each case.
4.4 T o reduce t h e s u r v e y d u r a t i o n a n d ensure f u l l r a n g e survey, t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l prepare t h e ship i n a n
appropriate w a y :
a l l t h e ship's spaces s h a l l be m a d e accessible f o r t h e
survey;
a l l i t e m s s h a l l b e i n g o o d w o r k i n g order except f o r
cases o f repairs a n d accidents;
i n n e c e s s a r y cases access, o p e n i n g - u p a n d / o r
d i s m a n t l i n g s h a l l be p r o v i d e d .
Organizations and individuals involved i n operation,
repairs o r c o n v e r s i o n o f ships subject t o t h e R e g i s t e r
technical supervision shall provide support f o r t h e
s u r v e y o r i n h i s t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f repair w o r k s ,
m a n u f a c t u r e a n d testing o f m a t e r i a l s a n d products f o r
ships.
R e s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r t i m e l y s u b m i s s i o n o f ships a n d
ship's 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 f o r s u r v e y s a n d
t i m e l y implementation o f the surveyor's requirements
a n d c o m m e n t s set o u t i n t h e R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s (reports,
certificates, etc.) stays w i t h t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d t h e ship
a d m i n i s t r a t i o n . P e r f o r m a n c e o f testing, m e a s u r e m e n t s
a n d testing f o r defects i s t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f t h e
s h i p o w n e r o r t h e w o r k s r e p a i r i n g t h e ship.
I f t h e s h i p o w n e r is u n a b l e t o s i m u l t a n e o u s l y s u b m i t
t o t h e R e g i s t e r a l l t h e ballast t a n k s subject t o a n n u a l o r
intermediate surveys, the shipowner shall develop and
agree w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r t h e schedule f o r s u b m i s s i o n o f a l l
ballast t a n k s d u r i n g established s u r v e y s ( 3 m o n t h s
from t h e a p p o i n t e d date o f a n n u a l s u r v e y ) .
Classification Certificate m a y be confirmed o n l y
after s u r v e y i n g a l l ballast t a n k s .
4.5 D u r i n g t h 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 t h e
f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s u p o n t h e R e g i s t e r request:
documents issued and/or approved b y t h e
Register, i n c l u d i n g a l l t h e latest reports o f t h e ship
survey performed b y the Register or A C S , all informa
t i o n s f o r t h e master a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s r e g a r d i n g m a t t e r s
regulated b y t h e R e g i s t e r rules (strength, b a l l a s t i n g ,
s h i p m e n t o f special cargoes, etc.);
.2 s h i p t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n , i . e . d r a w i n g s ,
d i a g r a m s , descriptions, service i n s t r u c t i o n s , files o r
passports, n o r m a t i v e a n d o p e r a t i o n d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n
ship, m a c h i n e r y a n d arrangements;
3 f o r a l l the items o f the Register technical supervision
(machinery, boilers, pressure vessels a n d other equipment
and outfit), there shall be available onboard the certificates
o f c o n f o r m i t y o r manufacturer's documents according t o the
rules and also, i f necessary, the proper operation and repair
documentation f o r products;
.4 l o g b o o k s a n d o t h e r d o c u m e n t s r e f l e c t i n g
o p e r a t i o n o f ship a n d m a c h i n e r y , arrangements, e q u i p
m e n t 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 , m a l f u n c t i o n s
occurred t o t h e m a n d t h e i r e l i m i n a t i o n . I n case t h e
s h i p o w n e r is u n a b l e t o p r o v i d e t h e t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a
tion i n full, measures shall b e taken t o provide t h e
r e q u i r e d i n f o r m a t i o n w i t h calculations, test results a n d
d r a w i n g s m a d e , i f necessary.
4.6 T h e R e g i s t e r m a y i n v i t e experts i n s h i p b u i l d i n g
a n d m e c h a n i c a l e n g i n e e r i n g t o r e s o l v e issues r e g a r d i n g
n e w types o f ships, m a c h i n e r y a n d arrangements, as w e l l
as f o r r e s o l u t i o n o f e x t r a o r d i n a r y i m p o r t a n t p r o b l e m s ,
w h i c h occur d u r i n g repairs, accident i n v e s t i g a t i o n s a n d
i n o t h e r cases.
4.7 D u r i n g repairs, m o d e r n i z a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n o f
ships, t h e s h i p o w n e r s , designers, shipyards a n d ship
repair yards s h a l l f o l l o w t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R e g i s t e r
rules.
4.8 F o r s u r v e y s c o n s u m i n g c o n s i d e r a b l e t i m e ,
i n c l u d i n g r e v i e w o f the t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d
testing o f m a c h i n e r y , arrangements a n d ship as a w h o l e ,
the shipowner shall submit for the Register approval a
p l a n o f s u b m i s s i o n o f d o c u m e n t s , parts o f t h e ship a n d
schedule o f testings.
4.9 S h i p o w n e r s , o r g a n i z a t i o n s a n d f i r m s s h a l l ensure
a l l t h e necessary c o n d i t i o n s f o r q u a l i t y a n d safe s u r v e y o r
testing o f i t e m s . A l l t h e ship m a c h i n e r y , e q u i p m e n t a n d
i n s t r u m e n t s s h a l l b e i n w o r k i n g order (except cases o f
repairs a n d accidents); ladders, scaffoldings a n d o t h e r
arrangements f o r s u r v e y s o n large ships s h a l l b e i n
o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n , a n d also a l l t h e safely precautions
f o r t h e s u r v e y p e r f o r m e d s h a l l b e m a d e , i n particular,
r e g a r d i n g i n t e r n a l s u r v e y s o f t a n k s , b o i l e r s a n d pressure
vessels, as w e l l as e x a m i n a t i o n o f structures a t h e i g h t ,
crankcases, etc.
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 E SHIP H U L L SURVEY
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 that t h e process o f a

h u l l s u r v e y i n t h e scope o f special s u r v e y i s t h e m o s t
time-taking, t h e requirements f o r preparations f o r
e x e c u t i o n o f s u c h s u r v e y are g i v e n b e l o w .
D u r i n g preparation f o r execution o f annual o r
i n t e r m e d i a t e h u l l survey, o n e s h a l l use t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
applicable t o p r e p a r a t i o n f o r h u l l s u r v e y e x e c u t i o n g i v e n
below.
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 special survey,

the shipowner shall provide information o n a l l t h e
defects, w e a r s a n d damages d u r i n g t h e p r e v i o u s 5-year
period, w i t h t h e equipment performance logs, ship
t e c h n i c a l files, ship reports, ship l o g b o o k , etc.
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 .
T h e ship h u l l s h a l l b e prepared f o r e x e c u t i o n o f t h e
survey and, simultaneously, t h e 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 :
.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 necessary facilities 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 ;
.2 t a n k s , h o l d s a n d o t h e r spaces s h a l l b e safe f o r
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 m e n t s , a n d also t o a l l o w f o r a t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n , a l l
spaces s h a l l b e c l e a n e d i n c l u d i n g r e m o v i n g f r o m
surfaces o f a l l l o o s e a c c u m u l a t e d c o r r o s i o n scale. T h e
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 from
w a t e r , scale, dirt, o i l residues, etc. t o r e v e a l c o r r o s i o n ,
d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, d a 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 o s e areas o f structures, w h i c h r e n e w a l
has already b e e n decided b y t h e s h i p o w n e r , s h a l l o n l y b e
cleaned a n d descaled t o t h e e x t e n t necessary t o d e t e r m i n e
t h e l i m i t s o f t h e areas t o b e r e n e w e d ;
.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
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
o t h e r structural d e t e r i o r a t i o n ;
.5 w h e r e soft o r s e m i - h a r d coatings h a v e b e e n
applied, safe access 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 t h e coating a n d t o carry o u t a n
assessment o f the c o n d i t i o n s o f i n t e r n a l structures, w h i c h
m a y include spot r e m o v a l o f t h e coating. W h e n safe
access cannot b e p r o v i d e d , t h e soft o r semi-hard coating
shall b e r e m o v e d .
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
performed in enclosed a n d confined spaces.
W h e n p e r f o r m i n g w o r k i n enclosed a n d c o n f i n e d
spaces safely 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
the Occupational Safety Instructions f o r R S Surveyors
C o n d u c t i n g S u r v e y o f Ships a n d I t e m s o f R S T e c h n i c a l
Supervision shall b e met.
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
survey, n a m e l y :
.1 m e a n s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o enable t h e s u r v e y o r t o
e x a m i n e t h e h u l l structure i n a safe a n d practical w a y ;
.2 f o r s u r v e y o f cargo h o l d s a n d ballast 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 b e provided:
p e r m a n e n t staging a n d passages t h r o u g h structures;
t e m p o r a r y staging/scaffolding a n d passages t h r o u g h
structures;
lifts a n d m o v a b l e p l a t f o r m s ;
boats o r rafts;
other equivalent means.
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4.10.6 E q u i p m e n t f o r 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
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 e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e p r o v e n t o t h e
s u r v e y o r as r e q u i r e d . R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n s t r u m e n t s
i n t e n d e d f o r m e a s u r i n g t h e parameters o f structural
defects, as w e l l as t h e procedure f o r s u c h m e a s u r i n g are
given i n Appendix 2 and i n the 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 Ships H u l l s .
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
fracture
detection procedures m a y b e required, i f deemed
necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r :
r a d i o g r a p h i c testing;
u l t r a s o n i c testing;
m a g n e t i c particle testing;
dye penetrant testing o r other non-destructive
testing.
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 .
B y request o f t h e s h i p o w n e r , a special s u r v e y o f t h e
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
accepted. 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
shall provide the following conditions f o r survey
execution b y the surveyor:
.1 s u r v e y a t s e a o r a t anchorage 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
from t h e p e r s o n n e l o n b o a r d . Necessary precautions a n d
procedures f o r c a r r y i n g o u t t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e i n
accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 4.10.3 t o 4 . 1 0 . 6 ;
.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
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 a n d t h e responsible
officer o n deck. T h i s s y s t e m s h a l l also i n c l u d e t h e
p e r s o n n e l i n charge o f ballast p u m p h a n d l i n g i f boats o r
rafts a r e used;
.3 w h e n boats o r rafts a r e used, appropriate 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. B o a t s o r
rafts s h a l l h a v e satisfactory r e s i d u a l b u o y a n c y a n d
stability even i f one chamber is ruptured. T h e shipowner
s h a l l d e v e l o p a safely c h e c k l i s t f o r e x e c u t i o n o f s u c h
surveys;
.4 s u r v e y s o f t a n k s b y m e a n s o f boats o r rafts m a y
o n l y b e u n d e r t a k e n at t h e sole d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y o r ,
w h o s h a l l t a k e i n t o account t h e safety arrangements
provided, including weather forecasting a n d ship
response i n reasonable sea c o n d i t i o n s (refer also t o
I A C S Recommendation N o . 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 dates f o r f o r w a r d i n g
s h i p o w n e r ' 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 t h e requests' e x e c u t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r
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 has t h e r i g h t t o reject 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 is
inadequately 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 t h e defects revealed, w h i c h affect s u r v e y and/or test
safety, t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l w i t h d r a w t h e survey. A t that t h e
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report w i t h the comments o n the surveyor's decision shall

b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e ship.
t h e bodies r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r 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
t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register. M e a s u r i n g o f d e f o r m a t i o n s
See circular 771
a n d cracks parameters m a y b e p e r f o r m e d e i t h e r b y t h e
f i r m , w h i c h i s c a r r y i n g o u t thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , o r
5 ASSESSMENT O F T H E SHIP TECHNICAL
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 representative. R e s u l t s o f
CONDITION
testing f o r defects m a y b e used b y t h e s u r v e y o r a t t h e
s u r v e y o f t h e ship i n f u l l o r its parts. I f necessary, t h e
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 s u r v e y o r m a y d e m a n d that defects b e e l i m i n a t e d ; t h i s
h u l l , arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t , m a c h i n e r y r e q u i r e m e n t m a y b e i n t r o d u c e d i n t o S u r v e y R e p o r t .
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 p l a n t , electrical e q u i p m e n t
5.5 M a i n defects affecting t h e assessment o f t h e
is 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 ship as f i t f o r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f i t e m s o f s u p e r v i s i o n a r e t h e
safe n a v i g a t i o n , a n d f o r a s s i g n m e n t , c o n f i r m a t i o n , f o l l o w i n g :
reinstatement, r e n e w a l a n d r e a s s i g n m e n t o f t h e ship's
w e a r decrease o f strength d i m e n s i o n s o f strucclass; i t is also r e q u i r e d f o r assessment o f t h e necessary tures a n d c o m p o n e n t s o r d e t e r i o r a t i o n o f m a t e r i a l q u a l i t y
scope o f repairs.
i n o p e r a t i o n due t o c o r r o s i o n , e r o s i o n , fatigue, g a l l i n g o f
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 contacting parts o f f l e x i b l e j o i n t s , r o t t i n g , m o u l d o r
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, m u s t i n e s s ( w o o d , t a r p a u l i n , fibre ropes, etc.) applied t o
systems a n d o u t f i t , as w e l l as t h e i r m a i n t e n a n c e i n h u l l structures ( f o r d e f i n i t i o n , refer t o A p p e n d i x 2 ) ;
o p e r a t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n i s w i t h i n duties o f t h e s h i p o w n e r
d a m a g e change o f shape o r b r e a k o f structures
a n d ship a d m i n i s t r a t i o n , w h i c h s h a l l ensure p e r f o r m a n c e a n d c o m p o n e n t s i n t e g r i t y , s u c h as: destructions, ruptures,
o f r e q u i r e d checks a n d e x a m i n a t i o n s f o r detection o f fractures, cracks, breakages a n d r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s
possible defects a n d faults. I f defects a n d faults affecting (dents, bends, t o r s i o n s , goffers, b u l g e s ) , etc. applied t o
t h e ship safely 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 h u l l structures ( f o r d e f i n i t i o n , refer t o A p p e n d i x 2 ) ;
i n f o r m t h e R e g i s t e r representative a b o u t i t .
fault f a i l u r e o f r e l i a b l e o p e r a t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y
5.3 T h e R e g i s t e r carries o u t assessment o f t h e and equipment, such as: failure ( b r e a k d o w n ) , m i s a l i g n m e n t ,
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f i t e m s o f s u p e r v i s i o n i n t h e course a b n o r m a l f u n c t i o n i n g o f engines, bearings a n d e q u i p o f e x a m i n a t i o n s , m e a s u r e m e n t s , checks a n d o p e r a t i o n a l m e n t ( h i g h v i b r a t i o n , n o i s e , t e m p e r a t u r e ) , excessive
testsing, w h i c h scope is specified i n t h e r e l e v a n t parts o f clearances o f j o i n t s , incorrect readings o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n , etc.
these R u l e s .
5.4 O n ships b e i n g i n service f o r a l o n g t i m e a
5.6 Assessment o f technical c o n d i t i o n o f items o f
t h o r o u g h t e s t i n g f o r defects o f h u l l , a r r a n g e m e n t s , supervision i s carried o u t b y the Register o n the basis 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 r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t , ship's n o r m s f o r permissible defects (wears, damages, faults)
e q u i p m e n t , electrical e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e carried o u t f o r g i v e n i n t h e relevant chapters o f these R u l e s , other
assessment o f t h e i r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n . T h e scope o f approved n o r m a t i v e documents, manufacturers' operation
p a r t i c u l a r e x a m i n a t i o n s , m e a s u r e m e n t s , inspections a n d manuals o f machinery, arrangements and equipment.
tests s h a l l b e increased depending o n t h e ship's age,
5.7 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 u l l
repairs a n d replacements p e r f o r m e d .
structures is carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s
T e s t i n g f o r defects o f t h e ship's h u l l i s s u b d i v i d e d o f A p p e n d i x 2 .
i n t o p a r t i a l ( 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
5.8 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 ships'
certain spans o r cross sections) a n d c o m p l e t e ( t h o r o u g h structures d u r i n g r e n o v a t i o n o f t h e ships' h u l l s is carried
e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l h u l l m e m b e r s ) . T h e p a r t i a l testing f o r 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 A p p e n d i x 2 .
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
5.9 T e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n fit f o r service f o r ships,
t h a n 1 0 years o f age, complete testing f o r defects i n c l u d i n g t h e i r c o m p o n e n t s ( s t r u c t u r e s , m a c h i n e r y ,
o n ships o f m o r e t h a n 15 years o f age. D r a w i n g s s h a l l arrangements, e q u i p m e n t , o u t f i t a n d o t h e r i t e m s o f
c o n t a i n thicknesses, parameters o f goffers, bulges a n d t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n ) , m e a n s that t h e y are i n t e c h n i c a l
dents, i n f o r m a t i o n o n h u l l m e m b e r replacements, as w e l l c o n d i t i o n fit f o r s e r v i c e , i . e . t h e y a r e capable o f
as l o c a t i o n a n d e x t e n t o f back-up w e l d s .
performing their functions, a n d operational wears
T h e R e g i s t e r - w i t n e s s e d results o f t h e testing f o r ( d a m a g e s ) l i e w i t h i n l i m i t s , w h i c h e n s u r e n o r m a l
defects ( r e p o r t w i t h d r a w i n g s o f s h e l l e x p a n s i o n , deck o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g t h e p e r i o d specified i n t h e ship's
p l a t i n g , w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s a n d f r a m i n g m e m b e r s ) d o c u m e n t s , a n d there a r e n o dangerous defects, w h i l e
s h a l l b e k e p t o n b o a r d , a n d t h e i r copies a t t h e t h e defects i d e n t i f i e d l i e w i t h i n a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s .
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 .
5.10 I f d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n 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 o f ship's h u l l m e m b e r s , ship, its h u l l , ship's arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t ,
p i p i n g a n d ship's arrangements, i f n o t carried o u t b y t h e m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n o r r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t , electrical
s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r h i m s e l f , s h a l l b e carried o u t b y e q u i p m e n t is f o u n d n o t t o c o m p l y w i t h 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 , t h e ship s h a l l n o t b e r e c o g n i z e d f i t f o r
service, a n d classification d o c u m e n t s s h a l l n o t b e issued/
endorsed/extended; t h e ship's class is suspended u n t i l t h e
ship i s b r o u g h t i n t o l i n 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
R u l e s o r u n t i l defects are e l i m i n a t e d a n d t h e n t e c h n i c a l
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e ship m a y b e r e c o g n i z e d f i t f o r service.
I n n e c e s s a r y cases 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 ,
Seaworthiness Certificate o r other documents m a y be
w i t h d r a w n from t h e ship a n d ship a d m i n i s t r a t i o n receives
t h e r e p o r t o n i n v a l i d a t i o n o f these d o c u m e n t s .
5.11 I f d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y dangerous defects caused
b y structural deficiencies a r e detected (e.g. incorrect
structure, i n s u f f i c i e n t strength, etc.), t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l
d e m a n d b o t h t o repair damages a n d e l i m i n a t e structural
deficiencies, w h i c h h a v e caused these damages.
5.12 I f detected damages, faults o r deficiencies d o
n o t e v i d e n t l y affect t h e ship safety a n d t h e i r e l i m i n a t i o n
is i m p o s s i b l e o r t r o u b l e s o m e f o r t h e t i m e b e i n g , t h e n ,
u p o n t h e s h i p o w n e r request, p e r f o r m i n g o f t h e r e q u i r e ments o f the Rules for Construction m a y be postponed
u n t i l t h e soonest scheduled repair o r f o r t h e agreed t e r m ;
i n necessary cases service restrictions m a y b e i m p o s e d .
S e r v i c e restrictions (area o f n a v i g a t i o n , w e a t h e r
conditions, ship load, etc.) due t o poor technical
c o n d i t i o n , w h i c h i s e q u a l t o r e c o g n i t i o n t h e ship as
s e a w o r t h y u n d e r c e r t a i n service restrictions m a y b e
a d m i t t e d as a n e x c e p t i o n f o r a restricted p e r i o d a n d i f
sufficient substantiations are available.
5.13 F a u l t y c o n d i t i o n o f i t e m s i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d t h e
ship i n a d d i t i o n t o m a n d a t o r y i t e m s r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s
f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n s h a l l n o t p r e v e n t r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e ship
as b e i n g i n t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n f i t f o r service. H o w e v e r , i f
t h e i r use affects t h e ship n a v i g a t i o n , safely o f h u m a n l i f e
o r safe carriage o f cargoes, t h e n o p e r a t i o n o f s u c h i t e m s
s h a l l b e p r o h i b i t e d u n t i l t h e y a r e i n a satisfactory
condition.
5.14 I f e x t r a o r d i n a r y large w e a r s , damages o r defects
o f u n u s u a l n a t u r e h a v e b e e n detected, a l l possible
measures s h a l l b e t a k e n t o f i n d o u t t h e i r causes and, i f
necessary, c o m p e t e n t experts s h a l l b e i n v o l v e d a n d
calculations a n d tests s h a l l b e carried o u t . A s s e s s m e n t
s h a l l b e m a d e o f t h e r e q u i r e d scope o f t h e repairs t o
e l i m i n a t e defects, besides, measures s h a l l b e t a k e n t o
p r e v e n t s u c h defects i n f u t u r e .
Tn extraordinary complicated cases, specialized c o m petent organizations s h a l l b e i n v o l v e d a n d measures
associated w i t h structural modifications shall be developed.
5.15 W h e n , as 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 ,
i n t h e opinion o f the surveyor, d o n o t allow further
o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s h i p , measures s h a l l 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 t h e ship's v o y a g e .
espite 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 associated
w i t h t h e a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ( i n c l u d i n g dents, ruptures,
cracks o r e x t e n s i v e areas o f wastage o v e r t h e 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
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watertight integrity, shall b e p r o m p t l y and thoroughly

repaired. I n t h i s case, special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d 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 a n d deck p l a t i n g ;
b o t t o m structures a n d b o t t o m p l a t i n g ;
watertight or oiltight bulkheads;
h a t c h covers o r h a t c h c o a m i n g s .
I n ports w h e r e t h e adequate repair facilities a r e
u n a v a i l a b l e , 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 a l l o w t h e ship
t o proceed d i r e c t l y t o a p o r t w i t h repair facilities. T h i s
m a y r e q u i r e t h e ship u n l o a d i n g and/or t e m p o r a r y repairs
f o r t h e l i m i t e d p e r i o d o f t h e i n t e n d e d 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 b e available o n board. I t is required t o verify
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e t e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s 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
R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n a t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f t h e ship b u i l t
neither under t h e Register technical supervision n o r
u n d e r t h e s u p e r v i s i o n o f a c o m p e t e n t b o d y o n t h e basis
o f agreement o n m u t u a l s u b s t i t u t i o n w i t h t h e Register.
T h e a b o v e l i s t includes design d o c u m e n t a t i o n , w h i c h i s
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, c o n v e r s i o n , 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 ship's t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n m a y b e reduced i f d o c u m e n t a t i o n from
classification a n d o t h e r s u p e r v i s o r y bodies, as w e l l as
from a s h i p b u i l d i n g y a r d ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ) i s available.
This documentation shall confirm fulfilment o f the
requirements o f the Rules for Construction and internat i o n a l c o n v e n t i o n s , q u a l i t y o f t h e m a t e r i a l s 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
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n a n d that t h e s u b m i t t e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n contains a l l t h e data r e q u i r e d f o r i s s u i n g t h e R e g i s t e r
d o c u m e n t s . T h e a m o u n t o f d o c u m e n t s m a y b e changed i f
agreed b y t h e Register.
6.3 W h e r e m o d i f i c a t i o n s a n d r e p l a c e m e n t s a r e
p e r f o r m e d i n h u l l structures, u n i t s o f t h e m a c h i n e r y
installation a n d refrigerating plant, t h e amount o f
d o c u m e n t a t i o n s u b m i t t e d s h a l l correspond t o t h e scope
o f m o d i f i c a t i o n s a n d replacements p e r f o r m e d . D r a w i n g s
o f t h e s h e l l p l a t i n g expansions, d o u b l e b o t t o m 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 s w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e plates
replaced d u r i n g p r e v i o u s repairs t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e results
o f testing f o r defects s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e 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 calculations 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
t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n a r e c o m p l i e d w i t h , unless
these are p r o v i d e d i n t h e s u b m i t t e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
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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 d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o n t a i n e d i n t h e list m e n t i o n e d
i n 6 . 1 , h e s h a l l ensure t h a t 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 m e a s u r e m e n t s
a n d calculations. 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 ascertaining 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 SeaG 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 respective tests.
6.6 D u r i n g c o n v e r s i o n o r repairs, d o c u m e n t a t i o n
s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r t h e R e g i s t e r a p p r o v a l o n those
parts o f t h e 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 arrangements 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 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
f o r i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f t h e ship.
6.8 W h e n t h e ship is s u b m i t t e d t o a n y t y p e o f survey,
t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n specified i n 4 . 5 s h a l l be s u b m i t t e d t o
t h e 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 issues t h e
documents confirming the fulfillment o f the requirements
o f t h e Rules (refer t o Section 6 , Part I "General
Provisions" o f the Guidelines).
7 REQUIREMENTS F O RSERVICE SUPPLIERS

7.1 G E N E R A L
See circular 835
7 . 1 . 1 F i r m s p r o v i d i n g services o n b e h a l f o f t h e
o w n e r o f a ship o r m o b i l e o f f s h o r e d r i l l i n g u n i t , 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 safely systems
a n d e q u i p m e n t , as w e l l as t e s t i n g laboratories t h e results
o f w h i c h are used b y t h e s u r v e y o r s t o t h e R e g i s t e r i n
m a k i n g decisions affecting classification, shall b e
r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n accordance w i t h t h e
m a n d a t o r y procedures set f o r t h i n t h i s S e c t i o n .
7.1.2 W h e r e s u c h services are used 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
f i r m s s h a l l be recognized b y t h e Register w h e r e the latter
is s o a u t h o r i z e d b y the r e l e v a n t F l a g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n . F o r
such services, the R e g i s t e r m a y recognize the approvals o f
the F l a g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n i t s e l f o r d u l y a u t h o r i z e d organiza
tions acting o n b e h a l f o f t h e F l a g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n .
7.1.3 T h i s S e c t i o n sets basic standards f o r q u a l i f y i n g
service suppliers.
7.2 A P P L I C A T I O N
See circular 835
7.2.1 U n l e s s specified o t h e r w i s e , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
t h e present S e c t i o n a p p l y t o r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
categories o f service suppliers d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f
services p r o v i d e d .
7.2.1.1 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n services are p r o v i d e d b y t h e
firms:
engaged i n tightness t e s t i n g o f hatches w i t h u l t r a
sonic e q u i p m e n t ;
c a r r y i n g o u 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;
engaged i n t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f b o w , stern, side a n d
i n n e r d o o r s o n r o - r o ships;
engaged i n t e s t i n g o f c o a t i n g systems i n c o m p l i a n c e
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;
engaged i n thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n ships (here
inafter r e f e r r e d t o as " T M F i r m " ) a n d c e r t i f i e d as o n e o f
t h e f o l l o w i n g t w o categories:
category I : engaged i n thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n
a l l ships regardless o f t h e i r gross tonnage;
category : engaged i n thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n
a l l fishing vessels regardless o f t h e i r gross t o n n a g e , a n d
n o n - E S P ships less t h a n 5 0 0 gross t o n n a g e .
7.2.1.2 S t a t u t o r y services are p r o v i d e d b y t h e firms:
engaged 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 systems;
engaged i n service o n i n f l a t a b l e liferafts, i n f l a t a b l e
lifejackets, h y d r o s t a t i c release u n i t s , i n f l a t a b l e rescue/fast
rescue boats, rescue boats w h i c h are a c o m b i n a t i o n o f
rigid a n d inflatable construction/fast rescue boats,
e v a c u a t i o n systems, i n f l a t a b l e 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;
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 i n s p e c t i o n a n d testing o f c e n t r a l i z e d gas
welding and cutting equipment;
engaged i n surveys a n d maintenance o f selfc o n t a i n e d b r e a t h i n g apparatus;
engaged i n a n n u a l p e r f o r m a n c e t e s t i n g o f v o y a g e
data recorders ( V D R ) ;
engaged i n s u r v e y s o f l o w l o c a t i o n l i g h t i n g systems
using photo luminescent materials;
engaged 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
systems;
engaged i n t e s t i n g o f c o a t i n g systems i n c o m p l i a n c e
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 S C 2 2 3 and/or I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) .
7.2.2 D e t a i l e d r e q u i r e m e n t s specific 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 C h a p t e r 7.7. T h e
n a t i o n a l and/or i n t e r n a t i o n a l r e g u l a t i o n s m a y c o n t a i n
additional requirements. References t o such n a t i o n a l and/or
i n t e r n a t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 7.7.
R e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.7.1.2 s h a l l a p p l y t o r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e
category I I T M F i r m s .
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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 s u p e r v i s o r s h a l l h a v e
m i n i m u m t w o years experience as a n operator/technician/inspector w i t h i n t h e activity, f o r w h i c h t h e
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
s u p p l i e r i s recognized. F o r a s u p p l i e r c o n s i s t i n g o f o n e
AND CERTIFICATION
person, that person shall meet t h e qualification requirem e n t s o f a supervisor.
7.3.1 S u b m i s s i o n o f d o c u m e n t s .
T h e following documents shall b e submitted t o the
7.3.2.4 Personnel's records.
Register for r e v i e w :
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l k e e p records o f t h e a p p r o v e d
outline o f f i r m (e.g. organization a n d management operators/technicians/inspectors. T h e records s h a l l c o n structure, including subsidiaries i n the approval/recognition); t a i n i n f o r m a t i o n o n age, f o r m a l e d u c a t i o n , t r a i n i n g a n d
experience f o r t h e services, f o r w h i c h t h e y are a p p r o v e d .
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;
7.3.2.5 E q u i p m e n t a n d facilities.
list o f operators/technicians/inspectors h a v i n g d o c u T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e t h e necessary e q u i p m e n t a n d
m e n t e d t r a i n i n g a n d experience i n t h e r e l e v a n t service facilities f o r t h e services t o b e supplied. A r e c o r d o f t h e
area a n d q u a l i f i c a t i o n s a c c o r d i n g t o r e c o g n i z e d n a t i o n a l e q u i p m e n t u s e d s h a l l b e kept. T h e r e c o r d s h a l l c o n t a i n
o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards, as r e l e v a n t ;
information o n maintenance and calibration.
description o f equipment used f o r t h e particular
7.3.2.6 Procedures.
service, f o r w h i c h a p p r o v a l i s sought;
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 procedures c o v e r i n g a l l services supplied.
a g u i d e f o r operators o f s u c h e q u i p m e n t ;
t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m m e s f o r operators/technicians/in7.3.2.7 Subcontractors.
spectors;
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l s u b m i t i n f o r m a t i o n o f agreements
checklists a n d r e c o r d f o r m a t s f o r r e c o r d i n g results o f a n d arrangements i f a n y parts o f t h e services p r o v i d e d
t h e services referred t o i n C h a p t e r 7 . 1 ;
are subcontracted. P a r t i c u l a r emphasis s h a l l b e g i v e n t o
Q u a l i t y M a n u a l and/or documented procedures quality management b y t h e supplier i n f o l l o w i n g - u p o f
d e v e l o p e d i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a s u c h subcontracts. Subcontractors p r o v i d i n g a n y t h i n g
o t h e r t h a n subcontracted p e r s o n n e l o r e q u i p m e n t s h a l l
quality system;
evidence o f approval/recognition b y other bodies, i f any; also m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.3.2 a n d 7 . 3 . 5 .
i n f o r m a t i o n o n o t h e r a c t i v i t i e s , w h i c h m a y present a
7.3.2.8 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
c o n f l i c t o f interest;
T h e supplier s h a l l v e r i f y that the services p r o v i d e d are
r e c o r d o f customers' c l a i m s a n d c o r r e c t i v e actions carried o u t i n compliance w i t h the approved procedures.
requested b y c e r t i f i c a t i o n bodies;
7.3.2.9 R e p o r t i n g .
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
T h e r e p o r t s h a l l b e prepared i n a f o r m acceptable t o
e q u i p m e n t m a n u f a c t u r e r ( w h e r e applicable).
t h e Register. Specific g u i d e l i n e s are g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 7.7.
T h e report shall include a copy o f the Recognition
7.3.2 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s .
Certificate.
7.3.2.1 E x t e n t o f r e c o g n i t i o n .
7.3.3 A u d i t i n g o f s u p p l i e r .
T h e supplier shall demonstrate, as required b y 7.3.2.2
7.3.2.9, that i t has competence and control needed t o p e r f o r m
U p o n reviewing t h e submitted documents w i t h
the services, f o r w h i c h recognition is s o u g h t
satisfactory result, t h e supplier is audited i n order t o
7.3.2.2 T r a i n i n g o f p e r s o n n e l .
ascertain that the supplier is d u l y organized a n d managed i n
T h e supplier i s responsible f o r t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n a n d accordance w i t h t h e submitted documents, a n d that i t i s
t r a i n i n g o f i t s p e r s o n n e l t o t h e recognized n a t i o n a l , 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
i n t e r n a t i o n a l o r i n d u s t r i a l standards, as applicable. W h e r e recognition/issue o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate i s s o u g h t
such standards d o n o t exist, t h e supplier s h a l l define
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 practical
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 d e m o n s t r a t i o n o f t h e specific service p e r f o r m a n c e , as
relevant t o the functions each a u t h o r i z e d t o p e r f o r m . T h e w e l l as satisfactory r e p o r t i n g b e i n g carried o u t .
p e r s o n n e l s h a l l also h a v e a n adequate experience a n d b e
7.3.5 Q u a l i t y S y s t e m .
f a m i l i a r w i t h t h e o p e r a t i o n o f a n y necessary equipment.
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
Operators/technicians/inspectors s h a l l h a v e a m i n i m u m o f c o v e r i n g a t least t h e f o l l o w i n g :
o n e y e a r t u t o r e d on-the-job t r a i n i n g . W h e r e i t i s n o t
code o f c o n d u c t f o r t h e r e l e v a n t a c t i v i t y ;
possible t o p e r f o r m i n t e r n a l t r a i n i n g , a p r o g r a m o f e x t e r n a l
maintenance and calibration o f equipment;
t r a i n i n g m a y b e considered as acceptable.
t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m m e s f o r operators/technicians/in
spectors;
' G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n c e r n i n g suppliers are g i v e n i n 7 . 3 . 2 ,
s u p e r v i s i o n a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n t o ensure c o m p l i a n c e
a n d specific r e q u i r e m e n t s , as r e l e v a n t , i n chapter 7.7.
w i t h o p e r a t i o n a l procedures;
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recording and reporting o f information;

q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t o f subsidiaries a n d agents;
j o b preparation;
p e r i o d i c r e v i e w o f w o r k process procedures, c o m p
laints, corrective actions a n d issuance, m a i n t e n a n c e a n d
control o f documents.
73.5.2 A documented Q u a l i t y S y s t e m c o m p l y i n g w i t h
the m o s t current v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series a n d i n c l u d i n g
the above items, shall b e considered acceptable.
7.3.6 S e r v i c e s u p p l i e r s ' r e l a t i o n s w i t h t h e e q u i p
ment manufacturers.
7.3.6.1 A f i r m , w h i c h w o r k s as a service s t a t i o n f o r
m a n u f a c t u r e r s ) o f e q u i p m e n t a n d as a service supplier i n
t h i s f i e l d s h a l l b e assessed b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s ) a n d
n o m i n a t e d as t h e i r agent. T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a l l ensure
that appropriate i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l s , m a t e r i a l s , etc. a r e
a v a i l a b l e f o r t h e agent as w e l l as o f p r o p e r t r a i n i n g o f t h e
agent's technicians. S u c h suppliers s h a l l b e r e c o g n i z e d
either o n a case-by-case basis o r i n accordance
w i t h 7.3.6.2.
7.3.6.2 I f a m a n u f a c t u r e r o f e q u i p m e n t ( a n d service
s u p p l i e r ) applies t o t h e R e g i s t e r f o r i n c l u s i o n o f h i s
n o m i n a t e d agents and/or subsidiaries i n r e c o g n i t i o n , h e
(the m a n u f a c t u r e r ) s h a l l h a v e a Q u a l i t y S y s t e m c o m p l y
i n g w i t h t h e m o s t c u r r e n t v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series,
w i t h effective c o n t r o l s o f h i s agents and/or subsidiaries,
a n d w h e n these agents/subsidiaries h a v e a n e q u a l l y
effective Q u a l i t y S y s t e m c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e m o s t
c u r r e n t v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series. S u c h approvals s h a l l
b e based u p o n a n e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e Q u a l i t y S y s t e m u s e d
b y the manufacturer and c o m p l y i n g w i t h the most current
v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series. T h e R e g i s t e r m a y r e q u i r e
confirming efficiency o f this Q u a l i t y System b y
p e r f o r m i n g audits o n s u c h agents o r subsidiaries against
t h e m o s t c u r r e n t v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series.
7.4 I S S U E O F R E C O G N I T I O N C E R T I F I C A T E
7.4.1 U p o n satisfactory c o m p l e t i o n o f b o t h the audit o f

the supplier a n d t h e demonstration test, i f required, 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 s y s t e m has b e e n f o u n d t o b e
satisfactory a n d that t h e results o f services p r o v i d e d i n
accordance w i t h that s y s t e m m a y be recognized and utilized
b y t h e surveyors t o t h e Register i n m a k i n g decisions
affecting classification o r statutory certification, as applic
able. T h e R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate shall clearly state the type
and scope o f services a n d a n y l i m i t a t i o n s o r restrictions
imposed. T h e supplier w i l l also b e included i n the Register
records o f recognized service suppliers.
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
m a d e i n accordance w i t h t h e procedure established b y
Section 3, Part I "General Regulations f o r Technical
Supervision" o f the Rules f o r Technical Supervision
during Construction o f Ships a n d Manufacture o f

Materials and Products f o r Ships.
7.4.3 W h e r e several service stations are o w n e d b y a
g i v e n f i r m , each s t a t i o n s h a l l b e assessed a n d r e c o g n i z e d
except as specified i n 7.3.6.2.
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 THE CERTIFIED SERVICE OPERATION SYSTEM
7.5.1 I n case w h e r e any alteration t o the certified service

operation system o f the supplier is made, such alteration shall
be i m m e d i a t e l y i n f o r m e d t o t h e Register. Re-audit m a y b e
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 O F R E C O G N I T I O N
7.6.1 R e c o g n i t i o n m a y b e cancelled i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
cases:
.1 w h e r e t h e service 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 finds deficiencies
i n t h e r e c o g n i z e d service o p e r a t i o n s y s t e m o f t h e supplier
a n d appropriate c o r r e c t i v e a c t i o n is n o t t a k e n ;
.3 w h e r e t h e supplier fails t o i n f o r m t h e R e g i s t e r o f
a n y a l t e r a t i o n , as r e q u i r e d i n C h a p t e r 7.5;
.4 w h e r e i n t e r m e d i a t e audit, i f requested as p e r 7.4.2,
has n o t b e e n carried o u t ;
.5 w h e r e a n y o m i s s i o n s o r acts n o t agreed w i t h t h e
R e g i s t e r are ascertained.
7.6.2 T h e R e g i s t e r reserves t h e r i g h t t o cancel t h e
recognition and t o inform A C S I A C S member
accordingly.
7.63 A supplier, w h o s e recognition has been cancelled,
m a y apply f o r re-recognition, provided i t has eliminated t h e
non-conformities, w h i c h resulted i n cancellation o f t h e
recognition, a n d the Register is able t o c o n f i r m that t h e
supplier has effectively implemented t h e corrective action.
7.7 S P E C I A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R S E R V I C E S U P P L I E R S
7.7.1 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r T M F i r m s .
7.7.1.1 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r category I T M F i r m s .
7.7.1.1.1 Supervisor.
T h e responsible 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
ing t o a recognized national o r international industrial
N D T standard (e.g. I S O 9 7 1 2 l e v e l ).
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^ r o m 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3 , t h e standard E N I S O 9 7 1 2 w a s adopted
a n d has superseded E N 4 7 3 , I S O 9 7 1 2 . I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e n e w
E N I S O 9 7 1 2 , c e r t i f i c a t i o n o f N D T p e r s o n n e l according t o E N 4 7 3 o r
I S O 9 7 1 2 a w a r d e d before 2 0 1 3 r e m a i n s v a l i d u n t i l t h e e x p i r y date o f
t h e certificates.
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S u p e r v i s o r s h a l l h a v e adequate k n o w l e d g e o f t h e
ship structures a n d b e able t o assess t h e results o f t h e
performed measurements i n compliance w i t h the R S
n o r m a t i v e basis.
7.7.1.1.2 Operators.
T h e operators c a r r y i n g o u t t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l
be certified t o a recognized national o r international
i n d u s t r i a l standard (e.g. I S O 9 7 1 2 l e v e l I ) a n d s h a l l
h a v e adequate k n o w l e d g e o f ship structures s u f f i c i e n t t o
select a representative p o s i t i o n f o r each m e a s u r e m e n t .
7.7.1.1.3 Operators/supervisors s h a l l h a v e a p p r o p r i ate q u a l i f i c a t i o n d o c u m e n t s i n u l t r a s o n i c testing ( u l t r a s o n i c t h i c k n e s s ) issued b y a n accredited b o d y f o r t r a i n i n g
a n d c e r t i f i c a t i o n o f N D T p e r s o n n e l (hereinafter r e f e r r e d
t o as " c e r t i f i c a t i o n b o d y " ) specified i n 7.7.1.1.4.
I f t h e d o c u m e n t s o f operators/supervisors are issued
b y c e r t i f i c a t i o n bodies w i t h o u t accreditation as specified
i n 7.7.1.1.4, the possibility o f the T M F i r m recognition is
subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y R H O .
F o r each service p r o v i d e d , a n operator/supervisor
s h a l l h o l d a p o w e r o f a t t o r n e y d u l y signed a n d sealed b y
a T M F i r m , t o enable h i m / h e r t o c a r r y o u t thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures o n a p a r t i c u l a r ship.
7.7.1.1.4 B o d i e s f o r t r a i n i n g a n d c e r t i f i c a t i o n
o f N D T personnel.
According t o E N I S O 9 7 1 2 , bodies operating
t r a i n i n g a n d c e r t i f i c a t i o n o f N D T p e r s o n n e l (operators/
s u p e r v i s o r s ) s h a l l b e accredited b y t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l o r
n a t i o n a l accreditation b o d y f o r n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g
(hereinafter referred t o as " N D T accreditation b o d i e s " )
for compliance w i t h the requirements o f I S O / I E C 17024.
Self-declaration o f compliance is n o t allowed.
T h e list o f N D T accreditation bodies m e m b e r s o f
t h e f o l l o w i n g i n t e r n a t i o n a l associations f o r N D T , c a n b e
found b y links:
t h e E u r o p e a n F e d e r a t i o n f o r N o n - D e s t r u c t i v e Testi n g ( E F N D T ) : http://www.efndt.org/Members.aspx;
the International C o m m i t t e e f o r Non-Destructive
T e s t i n g ( I C N D T ) : http://www.icndt.org/Directory.aspx;
A s i a Pacific Federation for Non-Destructive Testing
( A P F N D T ) : http://apjh.dt. org/apfndt3.html.
B o d i e s accredited f o r p e r s o n n e l t r a i n i n g a n d c e r t i f i cation i n non-destructive testing o f items o f 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 (e.g. i n s h i p b u i l d i n g a n d shiprepair
sector) according t o E N I S O 9 7 1 2 , m a y b e a d d i t i o n a l l y
certified b y R S 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
Section 1 1 , Part I "General Regulations f o r Technical
Materials a n d Products f o r Ships at their voluntary
request.
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^ r o m 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3 , t h e standard E N I S O 9 7 1 2 w a s adopted
a n d h a s superseded E N 4 7 3 , I S O 9 7 1 2 . I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e n e w
I S O 9 7 1 2 a w a r d e d b e f o r e 2 0 1 3 r e m a i n s v a l i d u n t i l t h e e x p i r y date o f
the certificates.
B o d i e s t h a t are n o t accredited b y N D T accreditation

bodies f o r p e r s o n n e l t r a i n i n g a n d c e r t i f i c a t i o n i n n o n destructive t e s t i n g o f i t e m s o f t h e R S t e c h n i c a l superv i s i o n according t o E N I S O 9 7 1 2 , shall b e certified
b y R S o n a m a n d a t o r y basis.
7.7.1.1.5 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
t e c h n i q u e ( e i t h e r w i t h oscilloscope o r d i g i t a l i n s t r u m e n t s
u s i n g m u l t i p l e echo, o r a s i n g l e c r y s t a l t e c h n i q u e ) s h a l l
be used. S i n g l e e c h o i n s t r u m e n t s m a y b e u s e d 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 g r i n d e d .
7.7.1.1.6 Procedures.
D o c u m e n t e d w o r k procedures s h a l l , at least, c o n t a i n
information o n survey preparation, selection a n d identif i c a t i o n o f test l o c a t i o n s , surface p r e p a r a t i o n , p r o t e c t i v e
coating preservation, calibration checks a n d report
p r e p a r a t i o n a n d content.
7.7.1.1.7 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e r e p o r t s h a l l b e based o n t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
Appendix 2 and the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Measurements o f Ships H u l l s .
7.7.1.1.8 D e t a i l s o f category I T M F i r m r e c o g n i t i o n .
T M F i r m r e c o g n i t i o n a n d issuance o f t h e R e c o g n i tion Certificate are conditional o n a practical demonstration o f thickness measurements o n board t h e ship
p e r f o r m e d u n d e r s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e R S s u r v e y o r , as w e l l
as satisfactory r e p o r t i n g b e i n g carried o u t based o n t h e
results o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
T h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l issue t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f V o c a t i o n a l
T r a i n i n g ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 3 4 ) t o t h e operator/supervisor c o n f i r m i n g h i s / h e r appropriate q u a l i f i c a t i o n f o r c a r r y i n g o u t
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n ships i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the R S normative documents.
A n entry o n t h e type o f service shall b e m a d e i n t h e
A n n e x t o t h e R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate ( f o r m 7.1.4.2) reading
as f o l l o w s : " 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 Category I : thickness measurements o n ships under supervision o f R S S u r v e y o r " .
During surveys o f recognized T M F i r m s f o r
corifirmation/renewal o f the Recognition Certificate, i t
shall b e confirmed that they fully c o m p l y w i t h t h e
applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s
concerning T M F i r m recognition, a n d that the residual
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s d u r i n g t h e p e r i o d o f v a l i d i t y 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 h a v e b e e n carried o u t o n
p a r t i c u l a r ships u n d e r s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e s u r v e y o r s t o t h e
Register, o r subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y R H O ,
under supervision o f the surveyors t o other classification
societies I A C S m e m b e r s w h o s e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i cates a r e also a v a i l a b l e at t h e T M F i r m , i t s h a l l b e also
c o n f i r m e d t h a t thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s reports h a v e
b e e n d u l y signed a n d s t a m p e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r s t o t h e
R e g i s t e r o r s u r v e y o r s t o o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n societies.
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 p a i d t o t h e relevance o f t h e
list o f t h e T M F i r m operators, a n d t o t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f
t h e necessary d o c u m e n t s c o n f i r m i n g N D T p e r s o n n e l
qualification.
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7.7.1.1.9 S u p e r v i s i o n f o r services p r o v i d e d b y b a s e f l n f o r m a t i o n o n S u p e r v i s i o n i n I n d u s t r y / L i s t o f T M
a recognized T M F i r m .
F i r m s R e c o g n i z e d b y O t h e r C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Societies,
T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o n t h e R S - c l a s s e d ships w h o s e C e r t i f i c a t e s a r e C a n c e l l e d " b y l i n k
carried o u t b y t h e T M F i r m , s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d u n d e r http://gur.rs-head.spb.ru/win/survey/sto/tmcan.htm.
s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register, o r subject t o A l i s t o f T M F i r m s r e c o g n i z e d b y o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y R H O , u n d e r s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e societies c a n b e f o u n d o n t h e w e b s i t e www.iacs.org.uk
s u r v e y o r t o A C S I A C S m e m b e r i f t h e ship i s i n S e c t i o n " S h i p / C o m p a n y d a t a / T h i c k n e s s M e a s u r e
s u b m i t t e d i n l o c a t i o n s inaccessible f o r s u r v e y b y t h e m e n t F i r m s " . I n cases w h e r e t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r
Register. T h e fact o f s u p e r v i s i o n a n d p e r f o r m a n c e o f reveals that t h e r e c o g n i t i o n o f a n y T M F i r m h a s b e e n
w o r k s 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 t h e R S cancelled b y A C S o r o t h e r classification societies, he/she
n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s s h a l l b e c e r t i f i e d b y signature a n d ( i f necessary) m a y contact R H O f o r f u r t h e r i n s t r u c t i o n s
stamp o f t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r o n t h e c o v e r page o n t h i s occasion.
o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t (refer t o 7 . 7 . 1 . 1 . 7 ) .
7.7.1.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r category T M F i r m s
7.7.1.1.10 I n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e T M F i r m s r e c o g n i t i o n l i m i t e d r e c o g n i t i o n .
status.
7.7.1.2.1 S c o p e o f r e c o g n i t i o n .
7.7.1.1.10.1 T h e I A C S w e b s i t e p r o v i d e s l i n k s t o t h e
I n addition t o t h e requirements o f Section 7 , Part I
databases o f o f f i c i a l w e b s i t e s o f t h e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n "General Regulations f o r Technical S u p e r v i s i o n " o f t h e
societies p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n I A C S P R 2 3 ( h e r e i n a f t e r R u l e s f o r Technical S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g C o n s t r u c t i o n o f
referred t o as "participating s o c i e t y ( i e s ) " ) , w h i c h c o n t a i n Ships a n d M a n u f a c t u r e o f Materials and Products f o r Ships,
t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e r e c o g n i z e d T M F i r m s (www.iacs. the objective o f this l i m i t e d recognition p r o g r a m m e i s t o
org.uk i n S e c t i o n " S h i p / C o m p a n y data/Thickness M e a v e r i f y that t h e T M F i r m has qualified personnel that are
s u r e m e n t F i r m s " ) . E a c h p a r t i c i p a t i n g society i s r e s p o n able t o measure thicknesses, recognize types o f wear,
sible t o p r o v i d e i n f o r m a t i o n o n alterations o f t h e l i n k s i n understand h u l l structural drawings, have adequate k n o w l
order t o update t h e I A C S w e b s i t e .
edge o f ship structures i n addition t o h a v i n g the necessary
7.7.1.1.10.2 A C S i n c l u d i n g t h e Register shall n o t i f y technical equipment t o render professional assistance.
other classification societies (participating societies) and the
7.7.1.2.2 S u b m i s s i o n o f d o c u m e n t s .
I A C S Permanent Secretary o n cancellation o f the R e c o g n i
T h e following documents shall be submitted t o the
t i o n Certificates o f t h e T M F i r m s d u e t o a n y reason R e g i s t e r f o r r e v i e w :
specified i n 7.6.1.1 t o 7.6.1.3, 7.6.1.5. R H O shall send a
o u t l i n e o f t h e T M F i r m , e.g. o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d
notification o f cancellation o f recognition (the R e c o g n i t i o n m a n a g e m e n t structure;
Certificate) i n t h e f o r m g i v e n i n I A C S P R 2 3 w i t h i n
list o f operators d o c u m e n t i n g t r a i n i n g , q u a l i f i c a t i o n s
5 w o r k i n g days o f such cancellation v i a e - m a i l t o t h e a n d experience;
participating societies posted o n t h e I A C S website under
d e s c r i p t i o n o f e q u i p m e n t used, i n c l u d i n g m a i n t e
" P R 2 3 Contact Details", a n d t o t h e I A C S Permanent n a n c e a n d c a l i b r a t i o n procedures;
Secretary a t e - m a i l address [email protected]. O n
a guide f o r operators o f s u c h e q u i p m e n t .
receipt b y t h e Register o f n o t i f i c a t i o n o n cancellation o f
7.7.1.2.3 N D T p e r s o n n e l d o c u m e n t s .
recognition (the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate) o f the T M F i r m
T h e T M F i r m s h a l l k e e p records ( d o c u m e n t s ) o f t h e
from A C S o r other classification societies, R H O ( i f neces N D T p e r s o n n e l . T h e s e d o c u m e n t s s h a l l c o n t a i n i n f o r m a
sary) m a y request other classification societies/ACS f o r a n y t i o n o n age, f o r m a l education, t r a i n i n g a n d experience i n
additional i n f o r m a t i o n o n the reason f o r cancellation o f the thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
recognition (the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate). N e x t , the obtained
A n operator c a r r y i n g o u t t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e
i n f o r m a t i o n is subject t o the R H O r e v i e w , and the decision certified i n n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing m i n i m u m a t l e v e l I ,
is t a k e n w i t h regard t o t h e possibility o f m a i n t a i n i n g t h e a c c o r d i n g t o a r e c o g n i z e d n a t i o n a l o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l
T M F i r m recognition b y t h e Register, i f any, o r t h e standard f o r q u a l i f i c a t i o n a n d c e r t i f i c a t i o n o f N D T
possibility o f issuance o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate, i f the p e r s o n n e l ( i . e . E N I S O 9 7 1 2 ) . A n operator s h a l l h a v e
T M F i r m requests t o R S f o r the first time.
a m i n i m u m o f one year tutored on-the-job training, o r
w
h e r e i t i s n o t possible t o p e r f o r m i n t e r n a l t r a i n i n g ,
R H O a n d p a r t i c i p a t i n g societies s h a l l t i m e l y advise
a
p r o g r a m o f external training m a y b e considered
t h e I A C S P e r m a n e n t Secretary o f changes i n t h e i r p o i n t s
as
acceptable. A n operator s h a l l h a v e adequate k n o w l
o f contact as t h e y occur t o update t h e P R 2 3 contact
edge
o f ship structures, s u f f i c i e n t t o select a representa
details o n t h e I A C S w e b s i t e accordingly.
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o s i t i o n f o r each m e a s u r e m e n t .
7.7.1.1.10.3 P r i o r t o issuance o f a n e w R e c o g n i t i o n
Certificate t o a T M F i r m o r r e n e w a l / c o n f i r m a t i o n o f a
^ r o m 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3 , the standard E N I S O 9 7 1 2 w a s adopted
v a l i d o n e , t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l check t h e
a n d has superseded E N 4 7 3 , I S O 9 7 1 2 . I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h the n e w
information o n cancellation o f the T M F i r m s recognition
b y o t h e r classification societies o n t h e R S i n t e r n a l
I S O 9 7 1 2 a w a r d e d before 2 0 1 3 r e m a i n s v a l i d u n t i l t h e e x p i r y date o f
t h e certificates.
website i n Section "Information Systems/Industry Data! )
A n operator s h a l l h a v e r e l e v a n t q u a l i f i c a t i o n d o c u m e n t s i n u l t r a s o n i c testing ( u l t r a s o n i c t h i c k n e s s ) issued

b y accredited c e r t i f i c a t i o n b o d i e s specified i n 7.7.1.1.4.
I f t h e documents o f operators are issued b y
c e r t i f i c a t i o n b o d i e s w i t h o u t accreditation as specified
i n 7.7.1.1.4, t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f t h e T M F i r m r e c o g n i t i o n is
subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y R H O .
F o r each service p r o v i d e d a n operator/supervisor
s h a l l h o l d a p o w e r o f a t t o r n e y d u l y signed a n d sealed b y
a T M F i r m , t o enable h i m / h e r t o carry o u t thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures o n a p a r t i c u l a r ship
7.7.1.2.4 E q u i p m e n t .
R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r e q u i p m e n t a r e s i m i l a r t o those
specified i n 7.7.1.1.5.
7.7.1.2.5 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e r e p o r t s h a l l b e based o n t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
Appendix 2 and the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
M e a s u r e m e n t s o f Ships H u l l s .
7.7.1.2.6 Details o f t h e category I I T M F i r m
recognition.
U p o n reviewing the submitted documents w i t h
satisfactory results, t h e T M F i r m s h a l l b e a u d i t e d t o
ascertain that t h e supplier ( T M F i r m ) i s d u l y o r g a n i z e d
a n d m a n a g e d i n accordance w i t h t h e s u b m i t t e d d o c u m e n t s , a n d that i t is considered capable o f r e n d e r i n g t h e
services f o r w h i c h r e c o g n i t i o n o f supplier ( T M F i r m ) /
issuance 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 i s requested.
T h e T M F i r m r e c o g n i t i o n a n d issuance 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 a r e c o n d i t i o n a l o n a practical
d e m o n s t r a t i o n o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n b o a r d t h e
ship p e r f o r m e d u n d e r s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e R S s u r v e y o r , as
w e l l as satisfactory r e p o r t i n g b e i n g carried o u t based o n
t h e N D T results.
U p o n satisfactory completion o f survey o f the T M F i r m ,
t h e d e m o n s t r a t i o n test a n d p r o p e r r e p o r t i n g , t h e R e g i s t e r
s h a l l issue r e l e v a n t reports o n s u r v e y a n d a R e c o g n i t i o n
Certificate stating that t h e procedures a n d m e t h o d s f o r
carrying o u t thickness measurements used b y t h e
T M F i r m have been recognized b y t h e Register a n d
m a y b e accepted a n d u t i l i z e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r s t o t h e
R e g i s t e r i n m a k i n g decisions affecting s u r v e y s o f ships.
A n entry shall be made i n t h e A n n e x t o the
R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e ( f o r m 7 . 1 . 4 . 2 ) r e a d i n g as
follows: "22001000 Category I I : thickness measurem e n t s o n a l l fishing vessels regardless o f t h e i r gross
t o n n a g e , a n d n o n - E S P ships less t h a n 5 0 0 gross t o n n a g e
under supervision o f R S Surveyor".
T h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l issue C e r t i f i c a t e o f V o c a t i o n a l
T r a i n i n g ( F o r m 7 . 1 . 3 4 ) t o t h e operator, c o n f i r m i n g h i s /
h e r appropriate q u a l i f i c a t i o n f o r c a r r y i n g o u t thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n ships i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e R S
normative documents.
D u r i n g surveys o f the recognized T M F i r m s f o r
corifirmation/renewal o f the Recognition Certificate, i t
s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d that t h e y f u l l y c o m p l y w i t h t h e
applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R S n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s
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concerning t h e T M F i r m recognition, a n d that t h e

residual thickness measurements during t h e period o f
v a l i d i t y 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 h a v e b e e n carried
o u t o n p a r t i c u l a r ships u n d e r s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e s u r v e y o r s
t o t h e Register, o r subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y
R H O , under supervision o f t h e surveyors t o other
classification societies I A C S m e m b e r s w h o s e R e c o g n i t i o n Certificates a r e also a v a i l a b l e a t t h e T M F i r m ,
i t s h a l l b e also c o n f i r m e d that thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
reports h a v e b e e n d u l y s i g n e d a n d s t a m p e d b y t h e
surveyors t o the Register o r surveyors t o other
classification societies.
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 p a i d t o t h e relevance o f
t h e l i s t o f t h e T M F i r m s operators, a n d t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f
t h e necessary d o c u m e n t s c o n f i r m i n g t h e N D T p e r s o n n e l
qualification.
R e n e w a l o f t h e Recognition Certificate shall be
m a d e i n accordance w i t h t h e procedure established b y
Section 3, Part I "General Regulations f o r Technical
Materials and Products for Ships.
I n case 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
o p e r a t i o n s y s t e m o f t h e supplier is m a d e , s u c h a l t e r a t i o n
s h a l l b e i m m e d i a t e l y i n f o r m e d t o t h e Register. R e - a u d i t
m a y b e r e q u i r e d w h e n d e e m e d necessary b y t h e Register.
R e c o g n i t i o n m a y b e cancelled i n cases specified i n
7 . 6 . 1 . 1 , 7.6.1.3 t o 7.6.1.5.
T h e Register reserves t h e right t o cancel t h e
recognition .
A supplier w h o s e r e c o g n i t i o n w a s cancelled, m a y
apply f o r re-recognition, p r o v i d e d i t has e l i m i n a t e d the n o n conformities w h i c h resulted i n cancellation o f the recognit i o n , and the Register is able t o rorifirm that the supplier has
effectively i m p l e m e n t e d the corrective action.
7.7.1.2.7 S u p e r v i s i o n f o r services p r o v i d e d b y t h e
recognized T M F i r m .
T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o n t h e R S - c l a s s e d ships
carried o u t b y t h e T M F i r m , s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d u n d e r t h e
s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e R S s u r v e y o r , o r subject t o special
consideration b y R H O , under supervision o f the surveyor
t o A C S I A C S m e m b e r i f t h e ship i s s u b m i t t e d i n
l o c a t i o n s inaccessible f o r s u r v e y b y t h e Register. T h e fact
o f supervision and performance o f w o r k s i n compliance
w i t h the requirements o f the R S normative documents
s h a l l b e c e r t i f i e d b y signature a n d stamp o f t h e s u r v e y o r
to t h e Register o n t h e cover page o f thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t (refer t o 7 . 7 . 1 . 2 . 5 ) .
7.7.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r firms e n g a g e d i n t i g h t n e s s
testing of hatches with ultrasonic e q u i p m e n t
7 . 7 . 2 . 1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t u l t r a s o n i c tightness
testing o f h a t c h covers.
7.7.2.2 Operators.
T h e operator s h a l l :
h a v e k n o w l e d g e o f different designs o f h a t c h covers,
t h e i r f u n c t i o n i n g a n d sealing features;
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h a v e experience w i t h o p e r a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f
different designs o f h a t c h covers;
be able t o d o c u m e n t a t h e o r e t i c a l a n d practical
t r a i n i n g o n b o a r d i n u s i n g u l t r a s o n i c e q u i p m e n t specified.
7.7.2.3 E q u i p m e n t .
T h e u l t r a s o n i c e q u i p m e n t t o b e used s h a l l b e t y p e
a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n society
I A C S member. I t shall be demonstrated for the surveyor
t o t h e R e g i s t e r t h a t t h e e q u i p m e n t is f i t f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f
detecting leakages i n h a t c h covers.
7.7.2.4 Procedures.
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 s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e m a n u a l f o r t h e u l t r a s o n i c
e q u i p m e n t specified, i t s adjustment, m a i n t e n a n c e , opera
t i o n a n d a p p r o v a l criteria.
7.7.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s c a r r y i n g o u t
in-water 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 o f f s h o r e d r i l l i n g u n i t s .
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 s u p p l i e r i s responsible f o r t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n o f its
divers a n d t h e d i v i n g equipment utilized w h e n carrying
out survey. K n o w l e d g e o f t h e 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, t a i l
shaft, propeller, r u d d e r a n d i t s bearings, etc.;
n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing i n accordance w i t h a recog
n i z e d n a t i o n a l o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l i n d u s t r i a l standard o n
ultrasonic inspection a n d taking into account t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 8.3.7, P a r t I " G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s f o r
Technical Supervision" o f t h e Rules f o r Technical
Supervision D u r i n g Construction o f Ships a n d M a n u
facture o f M a t e r i a l s a n d P r o d u c t s f o r S h i p s w i t h respect
t o p e r f o r m i n g t h e u n d e r w a t e r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
T h i s r e q u i r e m e n t o n l y applies i f t h e f i r m c a r r y i n g o u t i n w a t e r s u r v e y uses m e t h o d s o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g f o r
examinations;
b e a r i n g clearance m e a s u r e m e n t s o n rudders a n d t h e
t a i l shaft;
u n d e r w a t e r 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 as s t i l l p i c t u r e w o r k ;
o p e r a t i o n o f u n d e r w a t e r 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 t o o l s l i k e 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 b e a r i n g clearances, t h e r e c o g n i
t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n damage, b u c k l i n g a n d deteriorated
coatings, etc. s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d .
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 general 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 years' experience as a d i v e r c a r r y i n g o u t s u c h
surveys.
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,
o n e - y e a r experience as a n assistant d i v e r c a r r y i n g o u t
s u r v e y s ( m i n i m u m 1 0 d i f f e r e n t 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;
t w o - w a y communication between diver and surface staff;
video-recording device connected t o t h e closed
circuit colour television;
s t i l l p h o t o g r a p h y camera;
e q u i p m e n t f o r c a r r y i n g o u t thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s ,
n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g a n d m e a s u r e m e n t s ( e . g . clear
ances, i n d e n t s , etc. as r e l e v a n t t o t h e w o r k t o b e
performed);
e q u i p m e n t f o r c l e a n i n g o f the h u l l .
7.7.3.7 Procedures a n d g u i d e l i n e s .
T h e supplier shall have documented operational
procedures a n d g u i d e l i n e s f o r s u r v e y p e r f o r m a n c e a n d
h a n d l i n g o f e q u i p m e n t , w h i c h s h a l l 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
c o m p l e t e coverage o f t h e parts t o b e s u r v e y e d .
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 r e p o r t b y h i s
signature.
7.7.4 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r firms 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 extinguishing e q u i p m e n t a n d
systems.
7.7.4.1 E x t e n t o f engagement.
T h e supplier shall have the professional knowledge
o f fire t h e o r y , s k i l l s o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g a n d fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
appliances s u f f i c i e n t t o c a r r y o u t t h e s u r v e y s a n d t o m a k e
t h e necessary e v a l u a t i o n s o f t h e e q u i p m e n t c o n d i t i o n .
7.7.5 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r firms e n g a g e d i n s e r v i c e
of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, h y d r o
static release units, inflatable rescue/fast rescue boats,
rescue boats which a r e a combination o frigid a n d
inflatable construction/fast 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
inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, hydrostatic
release u n i t s , i n f l a t a b l e rescue/fast rescue boats, rescue
boats w h i c h a r e a c o m b i n a t i o n o f r i g i d a n d i n f l a t a b l e
construction/fast 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 premises.
7.7.5.3 I M O r e s o l u t i o n .7618) as a m e n d e d
b y I M O resolution M S C . 5 5 ( 6 6 ) gives recommendations
o n c o n d i t i o n s f o r t h e a p p r o v a l o f s e r v i c i n g stations f o r
inflatable liferafts, w h i c h s h a l l b e o b s e r v e d as r e l e v a n t .
7.7.5.4 Procedures a n d i n s t r u c t i o n 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 procedures a n d
i n s t r u c t i o n s o n service o f t h e e q u i p m e n t . T h e procedures
shall include the requirements t o record the nature and
e x t e n t 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
s e r v i c i n g a n d repairs. T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l b e n o t i f i e d o f
a l l r e v e a l e d defects a f f e c t i n g f u r t h e r u s e o f t h i s
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 from t h e service s u p p l i e r s h a l l b e 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 differences. T h e s e
data s h a l l b e m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o t h e R e g i s t e r 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 b e e n a u t h o r i z e d o r licensed t o serve t h e p a r t i c u l a r
types a n d m o d e l s o f e q u i p m e n t , f o r w h i c h a p p r o v a l i s
s o u g h t b y t h e e q u i p m e n t manufacturer.
7.7.6 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r firms 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 e q u i p m e n t
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 tests
o f r a d i o e q u i p m e n t o n b o a r d ships o r m o b i l e o f f s h o r e
drilling units for compliance w i t h the requirements o f
SOLAS-74/78.
7.7.6.1.1 Reference documents.
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 and Certification Functions o f Recognized
Organizations A c t i n g o n behalf o f the Administration",
I T U R a d i o R e g u l a t i o n s , I M O P e r f o r m a n c e Standards f o r
r a d i o c o m m u n i c a t i o n e q u i p m e n t , as w e l l as r e l e v a n t parts
o f t h e R e g i s t e r rules a n d g u i d e l i n e s .
7.7.6.1.2 S u p e r v i s o r .
T h e supervisor shall have m i n i m u m two-years'
secondary special t e c h n i c a l t r a i n i n g at a t e c h n i c a l s c h o o l
a n d w o r k e x p e r i e n c e as a n inspector. I t s h a l l b e
preferable f o r t h e s u p e r v i s o r t o h o l d a G M D S S G e n e r a l
Operator's C e r t i f i c a t e ( G O C ) .
7.7.6.1.3 R a d i o inspector.
T h e inspector carrying o u t t h e inspection o f radio
equipment shall undergo the internal training o f the services
supplier and shall also h a v e a t least one-year secondary
special technical t r a i n i n g at a technical school, and, at least,
one-year w o r k experience 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 supplier shall have t h e m a j o r and
auxiliary equipment required for correctly performing the
i n s p e c t i o n . R e c o r d s o f t h e e q u i p m e n t u s e d s h a l l b e 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 calibration.
7.7.6.1.4.2 A standard, w h i c h is 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, s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e f o r t h e
e q u i p m e n t a n d s h a l l b e cited i n t h e i n s p e c t i o n 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
t e s t i n g / e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e f u l l y described a n d v e r i f i e d .
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 frequency, v o l t a g e , curr e n t a n d resistance;
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i n s t r u m e n t s 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 M F / H F ;
instruments for measuring m o d u l a t i o n 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 l e a d
batteries;
tester f o r c h e c k i n g E P I R B s .
7.7.6.1.6 Procedures a n d i n s t r u c t i o n 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 procedures a n d
i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r h o w t o c a r r y o u t testing a n d e x a m i n a t i o n
o f r a d i o e q u i p m e n t . Procedures a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s 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 e q u i p m e n t shall be available. These shall b e available for the
personnel at all times.
7.7.7 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r firms e n g a g e d i n s h o r e b a s e d servicing a n d testing E P I R B e q u i p m e n t
7 . 7 . 7 . 1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t shore-based s e r v i c i n g e m e r g e n c y r a d i o beacons ( E P I R B - 4 0 6 ) o f t h e
C O S P A S - S A R S A T satellite s y s t e m .
7.7.7.2 Operators.
T h e firm p e r s o n n e l s h a l l u n d e r g o t h e r e l e v a n t
training and h o l d the Certificate for E P I R B manufacturer
c o n f i r m i n g i t s r i g h t f o r E P I R B - 4 0 6 shore-based s e r v i cing performance.
7.7.7.3 E q u i p m e n t .
Firms shall have the following:
set o f c a l i b r a t e d e q u i p m e n t f o r s e r v i c i n g t h e
E P I R B - 4 0 6 i n accordance w i t h t h e provisions o f
I M O MSC/Circ.1039;
screened r o o m o r t h e r e l e v a n t screening e q u i p m e n t
preventing the transmission o f a signal f r o m the
E P I R B - 4 0 6 b e i n g checked t o a satellite;
set o f spare parts, spare s u p p l y u n i t s a p p r o v e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , as w e l l as t h e reserve stock o f E P I R B - 4 0 6
i n amounts agreed w i t h t h e manufacturer ( f o r a
t e m p o r a r y E P I R B - 4 0 6 r e p l a c e m e n t o n a ship f o r a
period o f servicing).
7.7.7.4 Procedures a n d g u i d e l i n e s .
F i r m s shall have:
d o c u m e n t e d o p e r a t i n g procedures a n d g u i d e l i n e s
regulating E P I R B - 4 0 6 servicing performance;
l o g o f s e r v i c i n g w i t h details o f t h e scope o f
inspections carried o u t a n d t h e c o m p o n e n t s replaced;
set o f t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r those types o f
E P I R B - 4 0 6 , w h i c h t h e f i r m is a u t h o r i z e d t o service;
service-bulletins distributed b y t h e E P I R B - 4 0 6
manu-facturer;
last v e r s i o n o f t h e s o f t w a r e p r o v i d e d b y t h e
E P I R B - 4 0 6 manufacturer o r t h e manufacturer o f the
e q u i p m e n t u s e d d u r i n g i n s p e c t i o n , as w e l l as access t o
the renewal o f that software.
7.7.7.5 C o n f i r m a t i o n o f a u t h o r i t y .
F i r m s s h a l l present t h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f a u t h o r i t y , i.e.
contractual relations w i t h the manufacturer f o r supply o f
spare parts, p o w e r s u p p l y u n i t s a n d c o n s u m a b l e s , as w e l l
as t h e d o c u m e n t a u t h o r i z i n g s h o r e - b a s e d s e r v i c i n g
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p e r f o r m a n c e f o r t h e specific E P I R B - 4 0 6 t y p e ( s ) o n
behalf o f the E P I R B - 4 0 6 manufacturer.
7.7.8 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 s p e c tion a n d testing o f centralized gas welding a n d cutting
equipment.
T h e supplier shall document a n d demonstrate i t s
k n o w l e d g e o f gas w e l d i n g , a s s o c i a t e d c e n t r a l gas
i n s t a l l a t i o n systems a n d c u r r e n t safely r e q u i r e m e n t s
applicable t o such e q u i p m e n t b y n a t i o n a l M a r i t i m e
Administrations. This knowledge shall b e sufficient t o
c a r r y o u t inspections a n d t e s t i n g a n d t o m a k e t h e
necessary e v a l u a t i o n s o f t h e e q u i p m e n t c o n d i t i o n .
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
k n o w l e d g e o f t h e e q u i p m e n t a n d systems s u f f i c i e n t t o
carry o u t inspections a n d testing o f self-contained
b r e a t h i n g apparatus t o i d e n t i f i e d standards a n d t o m a k e
t h e necessary e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e e q u i p m e n t c o n d i t i o n .
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, side a n d inner doors o n r o 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, h y d r a u l i c operating
systems, electric c o n t r o l system, electric indicator
systems a n d s u p p o r t i n g , securing a n d l o c k i n g devices
a n d 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, and I A C S U R Z 2 4 "Survey Requirements f o r
Shell a n d Inner D o o r s o f R o - R o Ships", the Register
n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s r e l a t i n g t o i n n e r doors o r t h e
e q u i v a l e n t , b y t h e r e l e v a n t c l a s s i f i c a t i o n 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,
t h e s e n i o r service engineer ( s u p e r v i s o r ) s h a l l h a v e 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 , securing a n d
l o c k i n g devices, h i n g e s a n d bearings, e q u i p m e n t f o r
m e a s u r i n g clearances s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e ( i . e . feeler
gauges, v e r n i e r calipers, m i c r o m e t e r s ) .
T h e i n s p e c t i o n i s carried o u t w i t h u s e o f n o n 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 tightness testing, a n u l t r a s o n i c l e a k
detector o r e q u i v a l e n t i s r e q u i r e d .
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 f o l l o w i n g 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 electric c o n t r o l s y s t e m ,
the f o l l o w i n g shall be available:
digital multimeter;
e a r t h f a u l t detector.
7.7.10.6 Procedures 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 and documents including the Operating a n d
Inspection M a n u a l .
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 access t o t h e
service h i s t o r y o f t h e doors.
7.7.10.6.3 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l use, 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 b e e n 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 f voyage 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 1 8 . 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 evidence t h a t h e
has b e e n a u t h o r i z e d o r licensed b y t h e e q u i p m e n t
m a n u f a c t u r e r t o service t h e p a r t i c u l a r types a n d m o d e l s
o f t h e e q u i p m e n t , f o r w h i c h a p p r o v a l i s 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 )
and applicable industrial performance standards
(e.g. I E C 6 1 9 9 6 ) a n d h a v e d o c u m e n t e d procedures a n d
i n s t r u c t i o n s . I n a d d i t i o n , t h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e docu m e n t a t i o n 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 f r o m t h e e q u i p m e n t m a n u f a c t u r e r .
7.7.11.4 T e s t report.
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l issue t h e C e r t i f i c a t e 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 , C h a p t e r V o f
S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as a m e n d e d .
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
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n b o a r d ships o f l o w l o c a t i o n l i g h t i n g
systems u s i n g p h o t o l u m i n e s c e n t m a t e r i a l s .
7.7.12.2 Operators.
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 a p p l i c a b l e i n t e r n a t i o n a l
requirements (be aware o f Regulation II-2/13.3.2.5 o f
S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , I M O resolution A . 7 5 2 ( 1 8 ) , I S O 1 5 3 7 0 - 2 0 0 1 ,
F S S S C o d e C h a p t e r 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
o n b o a r d t h e ship i n u s i n g t h e a b o v e e q u i p m e n t .
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 s i o n o n Illumination) photopic correction and
h a v e a m e a s u r e m e n t r a n g e o f , at least, from 1 0 ~ c d / m
to 10 cd/m .
7.7.12.4 Procedures.
information o n survey preparation, selection a n d identif i c a t i o n o f test l o c a t i o n s .
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7.7.12.5 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e r e p o r t s h a l l b e prepared i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
Annex to I 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
r e p o r t 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 measurements for loudspeakers o f public
address a n d general a l a r m systems.
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 pressure
l e v e l m e a s u r e m e n t s o f p u b l i c address s y s t e m , a c o m
m a n d broadcast apparatus a n d s o u n d devices o f a general
a l a r m s y s t e m o n b o a r d ships.
7.7.13.2 Operators.
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 a p p l i c a b l e i n t e r n a t i o n a l
requirements (be aware o f Regulations TTT/4 a n d TTT/6 o f
S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as amended, L S A C o d e Chapter V H / 7 . 2 ,
I M O C o d e o n A l a r m s a n d I n d i c a t o r s , 1 9 9 5 ) , b e able t o
document a theoretical a n d practical training o f t h e
p e r s o n n e l 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 .
T h e measuring instrument shall be a n integrating
s o u n d pressure l e v e l m e t e r w i t h f r e q u e n c y a n a l y z e r
capabilities c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e requirements o f
6 0 6 5 1 a n d 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 response 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
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 a d d i t i o n m i c r o p h o n e s s h a l l b e o f t h e
r a n d o m incidence t y p e c o m p l y i n g w i t h 6 0 6 5 1 .
7.7.13.4 Procedures.
information o n survey preparation, calibration, selection
a n d i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f test l o c a t i o n s .
7.7.13.5 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e r e p o r t s h a l l 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 and, f o r each test
location, t h e ambient noise level o r t h e speech
interference l e v e l , 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 . T h e r e p o r t s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h a n y o t h e r
specific r e q u i r e m e n t o f t h e 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
r e p o r t b y h i s signature.
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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 t h e require
m e n t s o f R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) a n d I A C S U I
S C 2 2 3 a n d / o r R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) .
7.7.14.1 L a b o r a t o r i e s .
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 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
I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) and I A C S U I S C 2 2 3 and/
or I M O Resolution 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 n compliance w i t h the requirements o f
I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) and/or M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ;
a detailed l i s t o f t h e r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t s acceptable
for the laboratory complying w i t h the requirements o f
I M O R e s o l u t i o n 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 p r e p a r a t i o n , test
p a n e l i d e n t i f i c a t i o n , c o a t i n g systems a p p l i c a t i o n 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 c o a t i n g ;
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 r e c o r d i n g t h e o b s e r v a t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g u n f o r e
seen i n t e r r u p t i o n o f t h e applied cycles w i t h c o r r e c t i v e
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
a p p r o v e d c o a t i n g systems o r laboratories, i f applicable.
7.7.14.1.3. R e p o r t i n g .
Test reports s h a l l b e prepared i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
following I A C S Recommendations:
Recommendation N o . 101 " I A C S M o d e l Report for
I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) A n n e x 1 "Test P r o c e
dures f o r C o a t i n g Q u a l i f i c a t i o n " ;
Recommendation N o . 102 " I A C S M o d e l Report for
I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) A n n e x 1 "Test P r o c e
dures 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 test l a b o r a t o r y s h a l l b e based
o n t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e present S e c t i o n a n d t h e
standards l i s t e d 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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PART II. SURVEY SCHEDULE AND SCOPE
1 INITIAL SURVEY
arrangement and installation, any deviations f r o m the

Rules f o r Construction a n d structural deficiencies
affecting safely. B y t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e rules
See circular 771
1.1 G E N E R A L
are m e a n t , w h i c h are stated i n t h e t e c h n i c a l project, i n
1.1.1 T h e a i m o f the initial survey o f a ship i n service accordance o f w h i c h t h e ship w a s constructed.
is t o determine w h e t h e r i t is possible t o assign class t o a
I f d e v i a t i o n s from t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d
ship being submitted f o r the R S classification f o r the first structural deficiencies are revealed, v e r i f i c a t i o n that t h e
time, as w e l l as t o re-assign the R S class t o the ship, the R S rules are s u f f i c i e n t l y c o m p l i e d w i t h is subject t o special
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 survey is p e r f o r m e d 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. D u r i n g t h e
d u r i n g r e - c l a s s i f i c a t i o n , assigning class t o t h e s h i p s u r v e y t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l
constructed w i t h o u t the R S technical supervision, reassign- s u p e r v i s i o n s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d .
ing class f o r the ship, the R S class o f w h i c h w a s w i t h d r a w n ,
1.1.6 A t i n i t i a l survey, t h e area o f n a v i g a t i o n , category
as w e l l as w h e n changing the existing n o t a t i o n o f the R S o f i c e strengthening a n d freeboard o f t h e ship a r e
class and assigning n e w class n o t a t i o n ( o n l y f o r items o f established o r c o n f i r m e d w i t h assessing stability, strength
technical supervision related t o the n e w distinguishing m a r k a n d fire protection, a n d f o r passenger ships, passenger
or descriptive n o t a t i o n i n the class notation).
capacity is established additionally. D u r i n g this survey, i t
1.1.2 W h e n ships i n service, w h i c h h a d n o R S class, shall b e checked w h e t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n o n S t a b i l i t y i 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 available o n board. I n this case, the R S s u r v e y o r shall
s h a l l b e carried. I n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a ship consists o f v e r i f y a n d c o n f i r m the c o m p l i a n c e w i t h the requirements
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 m e a s u r e - o f 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 the
m e n t s , w h i c h scope i s d e t e r m i n e d depending 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 a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Seaship's age, its 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 G o i n g Ships 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 checks.
d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d c e r t i f i c a t e s o f r e c o g n i z e d a n d I n f o r m a t i o n o n p e r m i t t e d service areas a n d i c e service
c o m p e t e n t s u p e r v i s o r y b o d i e s b e i n g available. I n i t i a l conditions, referred t o i n 2.2.3, P a r t I " C l a s s i f i c a t i o n " o f
s u r v e y i s assigned i n t h e scope o f special s u r v e y the 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 Seai n c l u 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 G o i n g Ships, m a y n o t b e used f o r r e g u l a t i o n o f the
a l l o w a b l e n a v i g a t i o n c o n d i t i o n s o f ships i n service. I t i s
dry dock.
1.1.3 P r i o r t o s u r v e y i t is necessary t o ensure that t h e assumed that d u r i n g service the s h i p o w n e r w i l l f o l l o w the
s h i p o w n e r has prepared t h e ship f o r s u r v e y a n d p r o v i d e d requirements o f t h e Ice Certificate o r another d o c u m e n t
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 , specifying the conditions o f safe o p e r a t i o n o f the ship i n
r e q u i r e d f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f s u r v e y a n d testing o f i t e m s ice d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's specific features, i c e
conditions a n d icebreaker escort.
(refer t o S e c t i o n 4 o f P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " ) .
W h e r e t h e ship is i n t e n d e d t o carry g r a i n and/or n o n 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
t e c h n i c a l 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 P a r t I g r a i n b u l k cargoes, i t s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d w i t h G r a i n
" G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " ) i n t h e scope r e q u i r e d f o r v e r i f i c a - L o a d i n g S t a b i l i t y I n f o r m a t i o n and/or N o n - G r a i n B u l k
tion o f compliance w i t h t h e technical requirements, Cargo L o a d i n g Stability and Strength I n f o r m a t i o n .
parameters a n d characteristics, regulated b y t h e R u l e s f o r
I n f o r m a t i o n o n S t a b i l i t y i s checked f o r c o m p l i a n c e
the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, w i t h the requirements o f Part I V "Stability" o f the Rules
as w e l l as 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 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
classification a n d o t h e r c o m p e t e n t s u p e r v i s o r y bodies, Ships r e g a r d i n g t h e completeness o f t h e data thereof.
manufacturer's certificates, etc.). L i s t o f ship's t e c h n i c a l
P r i o r t o t h e ship's t e c h n i c a l appraisal w i t h regard t o
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 t h e p r o v i s i o n s i n 5.1.6, P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t Classificas h i p o w n e r fails t o s u b m i t t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n t h e t i o n S u r v e y o f S h i p s " o f t h e G u i d e l i n e s , f o r v e r i f i c a t i o n
adequate extent, m e a s u r e s s h a l l b e t a k e n f o r p r o v i s i o n o f o f t h e ship's c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s
the i n f o r m a t i o n required, w i t h m a k i n g calculations, o f the Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
w h e r e necessary, tests a n d d r a w i n g s .
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l be p r o v i d e d w i t h t h e
f
ollowing documents:
1.1.5 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a ship, its h u l l , arrangem e n t s , e q u i p m e n t a n d outfit, m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d
Information on Stability;
refrigerating p l a n t , electrical e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e checked
Information o n Damage T r i m and Stability;
for compliance w i t h the requirements o f the Rules for
Grain Loading Stability Information;
C o n s t r u c t i o n i n respect o f specified indices a n d charNon-Grain B u l k Cargo Loading Stability a n d
acteristics, structure a n d m a n d a t o r y list o f i t e m s , t h e i r S t r e n g t h I n f o r m a t i o n .
Part II. Survey Schedule and Scope
F o r ships less t h a n 15 years o f age w h i c h are

transferred f r o m A C S I A C S m e m b e r i n t o t h e R S
class, assessment o f s t a b i l i t y s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h i n
t h e i n t e r v a l n o t exceeding 1 2 m o n t h s from t h e c o m p l e
t i o n date o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y .
Thereafter, t h e a b o v e I n f o r m a t i o n s s h a l l b e f i n a l l y
approved b y R H O .
W h e r e a subdivision m a r k is introduced i n t h e class
n o t a t i o n o f t h e ship, calculations shall b e made a n d
I n f o r m a t i o n o n D a m a g e T r i m a n d Stability shall b e d r a w n
up i n accordance w i t h Part V "Subdivision" o f the R u l e s for
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
A l l t h e passenger a n d cargo ships, t h e k e e l s o f w h i c h
w e r e l a i d o n 1 F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 2 o r after t h i s date, s h a l l b e
checked f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o n b o a r d o f t h e D a m a g e
Control P l a n t o be developed and exhibited under the
requirements o f Part V "Subdivision" o f the Rules for the
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
1.1.7 I f initial survey results are satisfactory, a registered
n u m b e r is assigned t o the ship a n d the Register documents
are issued i n compliance w i t h 5.4, Part " 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.
1.1.8 T o b e considered as t h e date o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f
ship i s t h e actual date o f s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n a n d i s s u i n g
o f 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 t o t h e ship.
1.1.9 T h e scope o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y d u r i n g transfer o f
class, assigning a class f o r t h e ship b e i n g constructed
w i t h o u t R S t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , i n case o f re-assigning
class t o t h e ship, t h e class o f w h i c h w a s w i t h d r a w n , i s
specified i n t h e r e l e v a n t sections o f t h e present R u l e s .
See circular 771
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
OF CLASS ASSIGNMENT T O A SHIP IN SERVICE
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 structures, m a t e r i a l s
and scantlings o f members shall be checked f o r
compliance w i t h the requirements o f the Rules f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n , as w e l l as o v e r a l l a n d l o c a l strength s h a l l
b e c h e c k e d t o b e ensured p r o c e e d i n g 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 s h a l l b e m a d e
f o r 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 r u l e s i n force
o n t h e date o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c u l a r ship, h a v i n g
regard t o t h e subsequent e d i t i o n s o f t h e rules c o v e r i n g
t h e ships i n service. T h e e x c e p t i o n i s c h e c k i n g o f t h e
c o m p l i a n c e o f t h e ship scantlings t h a t s h a l l m e e t t h e
requirements o f the n e w l y published Rules for Construc
tion. D u r i n g the survey, the technical condition o f h u l l
structures s h a l l b e c h e c k e d i n respect o f w e l d e d a n d
r i v e t e d j o i n t q u a l i t y , tightness, w e a r e x t e n t a n d d a m a g e
presence, also 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 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 assessed b y
c o m p a r i n g t h e actual scantlings w i t h t h e p e r m i s s i b l e
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r e s i d u a l scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s . W h e r e necessary,
a c o m p a r a t i v e analysis o f h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s , upper
d e c k s e c t i o n m o d u l u s , as w e l l as s i d e s h e l l a n d
longitudinal bulkhead section m o d u l i , m a y be required.
T h e assessment o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l structures
o n t h e basis o f t h e results o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d
s u r v e y s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S e c t i o n 5 ,
Part I "General Provisions" b y the procedure given i n
Appendix 2 w i t h consideration f o r the requirements o f
3.2.2.3 o r 3.2.3.4 o f t h e present P a r t , as applicable.
1.2.2 S h i p a r r a n g e m e n t s , e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t
1.2.2.1 A t initial survey o f a ship, compliance w i t h the
requirements o f the rules i n force o n the date o f construction
o f t h e particular ship, h a v i n g regard t o the subsequent
editions o f the rules covering t h e ships i n service, shall b e
verified, f o r this purpose the f o l l o w i n g shall be checked:
m a n d a t o r y list o f ship arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d
outfit, their completeness, design, arrangement a n d
i n s t a l l a t i o n , as w e l l as t h e i r specified characteristics
( p o w e r , capacity, speed, etc.);
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 i n respect o f t h e i r
q u a l i t y o f m a n u f a c t u r e a n d t h e presence o f defects ( w e a r ,
damage, m a l f u n c t i o n ) ;
design o f closures a n d c o a m i n g height compliance
proceeding from the arrangement and purpose o f openings;
steering gear design a n d the specified time f o r p u t t i n g
the rudder o v e r a n d the rudder angle b e i n g ensured;
anchors, anchor chains a n d ropes provided o n board,
anchor arrangement design a n d specified anchor-heaving
speed being ensured (during this survey, the shipowner shall
submit certificates f o r anchors, anchor chains and ropes);
t o w - l i n e l e n g t h , design a n d strength, as w e l l as t o w
h o o k , t o w i n g r a i l , t o w i n g arch, w i r e stopper, b o l l a r d ,
chock, b i t t a n d t o w i n g p o r t design, as w e l l as t h e n u m b e r
o f m o o r i n g ropes, t h e i r l e n g t h , s t r e n g t h a n d design;
design o f masts a n d rigging a n d p r o v i s i o n o f i t s
strength, as w e l l as completeness o f e m e r g e n c y outfit;
design o f s m a l l hatches i n t h e b o w part o f t h e ship
( I A C S U R S 2 6 ) according t o 2.4.3.2.9;
design o f a i r a n d v e n t pipes i n t h e b o w part o f t h e
ship ( I A C S U R S 2 7 ) a c c o r d i n g t o 2 . 4 . 2 . 8 .
S u r v e y o f i t e m s o f ship arrangements, e q u i p m e n t
a n d o u t f i t at i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f t h e ship s h a l l b e carried o u t
i n t h e scope o f special s u r v e y .
1.2.2.2 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a ship, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f Cargo Securing M a n u a l shall be complied w i t h i n
respect o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
R e g i s t e r - a p p r o v e d d i a g r a m ( d r a w i n g ) o f arrange
m e n t a n d securing o f general cargo, i n c l u d i n g w h e e l e d
v e h i c l e s a n d containers t o b e a v a i l a b l e o n b o a r d ;
sufficient n u m b e r o f l a s h i n g a v a i l a b l e a n d correct
a r r a n g e m e n t o f securing e q u i p m e n t as p e r a p p r o v e d
diagram;
R e g i s t e r certificates, o r those o f a n o t h e r classifica
t i o n s o c i e t y r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register, a v a i l a b l e f o r
general cargo lashings a n d securing e q u i p m e n t ;
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stamps o f manufacturer, t h e Register o r A C S

r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r b e i n g a p p l i e d t o general
cargo lashings a n d securing e q u i p m e n t ;
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f general cargo lashings a n d
securing e q u i p m e n t t o b e d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h
w e a r standards;
t e s t i n g o f g e n e r a l cargo l a s h i n g s a n d s e c u r i n g
e q u i p m e n t m a n u f a c t u r e d w i t h o u t t h e t e c h n i c a l supervision b y t h e Register o r a classification society
r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r at t h e rate o f 2 p e r cent ( b u t
n o t less t h a n 2 pes.) o f each t y p e a n d size, b y t h e u l t i m a t e
load (up t o failure), for the purpose o f determining t h e
safe w o r k i n g l o a d ( S W L ) . F o r t h e securing e q u i p m e n t a
c a l c u l a t i o n m e t h o d o f S W L d e t e r m i n i n g m a y b e applied.
After S W L determining, t h e lashing a n d securing
equipment shall b e provided w i t h marking indicating
their S W L a n d allowing identifying the model o f
lashings a n d securing e q u i p m e n t , as w e l l as w i t h t h e
Register's b r a n d . U l t i m a t e l o a d tested lashings a n d
securing e q u i p m e n t s h a l l n o t b e repaired.
1.2.3 F i r e p r o t e c t i o n .
1.2.3.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f ships i t s h a l l b e checked
w h e t h e r 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 i n force o n t h e date
o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c u l a r ship, h a v i n g regard t o
t h e subsequent e d i t i o n s o f t h e rules c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n
service, a r e c o m p l i e d w i t h , i n v i e w o f t h e i n t e n d e d ship
purpose w i t h d u e regard t o its design a n d d i m e n s i o n s , i n
respect o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
a r r a n g e m e n t a n d e q u i p m e n t o f ship spaces, fire
e x t i n c t i o n s t a t i o n a n d fire c o n t r o l stations;
safe e v a c u a t i o n o f p e o p l e f r o m a c c o m m o d a t i o n a n d
service spaces;
d i v i s i o n o f h u l l s , superstructures a n d deckhouses o f
passenger ships, a n d ships classed a m o n g these, f o r
instance, special p u r p o s e ships h a v i n g Passenger S h i p
S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e , i n t o m a i n v e r t i c a l fire zones, a n d
p r o t e c t i o n o f spaces i n s i d e fire zones, o n ships o f o t h e r
purposes, d i v i s i o n o f spaces i n s i d e superstructures i n
accordance w i t h m e a n s o f fire p r o t e c t i o n ;
application o f non-combustible materials w h e n
i n s u l a t i n g a n d e q u i p p i n g o f ship spaces;
u s i n g r e l e v a n t fire-resisting a n d fire-retarding d i v i sions, as w e l l as closures f o r openings t h e r e i n ;
i n s t a l l a t i o n o f self-closing fire d o o r s , t h e i r r e m o t e
c o n t r o l a n d a u t o m a t i o n systems;
closure o f d o o r s , t r u n k s , v e n t i l a 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 a n d o t h e r o p e n i n g s i n cargo
a n d m a c h i n e r y spaces, i n p u m p r o o m s a n d t h e i r d r i v e s ,
c l o s i n g o f a i r spaces b e h i n d ceilings w i t h p a n e l i n g a n d
linings;
m a n d a t o r y list o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems;
technical characteristics and arrangement o f m a c h i n e r y
o f systems, m a t e r i a l a n d design o f p i p i n g , its connection
and fittings, l a y i n g a n d attachment;
remote control drives o f valves a n d machinery o f
systems;
fire detection systems a n d fire w a r n i n g a l a r m s ;

completeness o f fire fighting o u t f i t i n c l u d i n g emerg e n c y escape b r e a t h i n g devices, spares a n d t o o l s ;
fire a l a r m ;
availability o f guide signs o f fire plans location and condition o f their enclosures, as w e l l as m a r k i n g a n d condition
o f cabinets and enclosures f o r fire hoses ( w i t h hose nozzles);
fire extinguishing a n d fire detection and a l a r m systems,
means o f accsess t o the compartments a n d escape routes;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f m a r k i n g o f c o n t r o l stations, fire
e x t i n c t i o n stations, places o f f i r e - t i g h t i n g e q u i p m e n t
a n d o u t f i t l o c a t i o n , etc. b y c o l o u r e d g r a p h i c a l s y m b o l s i n
accordance w i t h t h e F i r e C o n t r o l P l a n ;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f the certificates and/or results o f analysis
o f e x t i n g u i s h i n g m e d i a , w h i c h a r e used i n t h e fire
e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems, as w e l l as t h e i r r e q u i r e d quantity.
1.2.3.2 S u r v e y o f fire p r o t e c t i o n i t e m s a t i n i t i a l
s u r v e y o f t h e ship s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e scope o f
special s u r v e y .
1.2.4 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n .
1.2.4.1 A t i n i t i a l survey, t h e m a n d a t o r y list o f
m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n i t e m s a n d m a c h i n e r y space
e q u i p m e n t , t h e i r design, a r r a n g e m e n t a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n ,
as w e l l as specified t e c h n i c a l characteristics ( p o w e r ,
capacity, speed, etc.) s h a l l b e checked f o r 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 r u l e s i n force o n t h e date o f
c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c u l a r ship, h a v i n g regard t o t h e
subsequent e d i t i o n s o f t h e rules c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n
service. D u r i n g t h i s survey, t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
i t e m s o f s u p e r v i s i o n s h a l l b e checked.
1.2.4.2 S u r v e y o f i t e m s o f m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a t
i n i t i a l s u r v e y i s p e r f o r m e d i n t h e scope o f a special
s u r v e y o f t h e ship a n d consists o f t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n ,
checks, m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d t e s t i n g , w h i c h e x t e n t i s
d e t e r m i n e d subject t o t h e a g e o f ship, i t s t e c h n i c a l
condition and availability o f technical documentation.
1.2.4.3 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f b o i l e r s , heat exchanger
a n d pressure vessels o n b o a r d , t h e i r i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n ,
h y d r a u l i c test a n d e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e carried
out (while boilers shall b e examined externally under
w o r k i n g pressure).
W h e r e a certificate issued b y A C S i s available, t h e
internal e x a m i n a t i o n and h y d r a u l i c test results m a y b e t a k e n
into consideration, as obtained earlier w i t h i n t h e specified
periods o f t i m e . I n this case, t h e n e x t internal e x a m i n a t i o n
and h y d r a u l i c test date shall b e determined o n the basis o f
the date stated i n t h e certificate, s o that i t w o u l d coincide
w i t h the periodical survey o f the ship.
1.2.5 S y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
1.2.5.1 A t initial survey o f ship, t h e m a n d a t o r y list o f
ship's s y s t e m a n d p i p i n g , as w e l l as o f the systems a n d
p i p i n g o f the ship's m a c h i n e r y installation w i t h its fittings
and instruments, their design, arrangement a n d installation
shall b e checked f o r compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f
the rules i n force o n t h e date o f construction o f t h e
particular ship, h a v i n g regard t o the subsequent editions o f
the rules covering t h e ships i n service. D u r i n g this survey,

the technical c o n d i t i o n o f systems and p i p i n g is assessed.
1.2.5.2 S u r v e y o f systems a n d p i p i n g s h a l l b e carried
o u t i n t h e scope o f special s u r v e y .
1.2.6 E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t .
1.2.6.1 A t initial survey, the list o f electrical equipment,
its design, arrangement, i n s t a l l a t i o n , t e c h n i c a l character
istics a r e checked f o r 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 r u l e s i n force o n t h e date o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e
p a r t i c u l a r ship, h a v i n g regard t o t h e subsequent e d i t i o n s
o f t h e rules c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n service, a n d 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 e q u i p m e n t i s assessed.
1.2.6.2 S u r v e y o f electrical e q u i p m e n t o f t h e ship
s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e scope o f special survey.
1.2.7.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f t h e ship, t h e s h i p o w n e r
shall submit t h e f o l l o w i n g technical documentation, i n
a d d i t i o n t o d o c u m e n t a t i o n specified i n S e c t i o n 6 o f P a r t I
" G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " (besides certificates issued b y
classification societies a n d o t h e r c o m p e t e n t s u p e r v i s o r y
bodies, manufacturer's certificates):
e x p l a n a t o r y n o t e c o n t a i n i n g a list a n d d e s c r i p t i o n o f
automated machinery and equipment o f machinery
installation;
f u n c t i o n a l a n d l i n e diagrams o f a u t o m a t i o n w i t h
parameters a n d m a x i m u m v a l u e s , at w h i c h a l a r m a n d
p r o t e c t i o n are activated, as w e l l as w i t h data p e r t i n e n t t o
parameter indication;
d r a w i n g s o f separate a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t devices
( 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, p o w e r
u n i t s , etc., as w e l l as d r a w i n g s s h o w i n g t h e i r arrange
m e n t o n board;
l i s t o f e l e m e n t s a n d d e v i c e s u s e d i n separate
a u t o m a t i o n systems, w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e i r purpose,
t y p e , m a k e r , r e g u l a t i o n range, as w e l l as data o n a m b i e n t
c o n d i t i o n s resistance a n d , w h e n e v e r possible, i n f o r m a
tion o n reliability.
1.2.7.2 T h e scope o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y i s d e t e r m i n e d
p r o c e e d i n g from t h e scope o f special s u r v e y , p r o v i d e d
t h e ship h a s a v a l i d a u t o m a t i o n m a r k i n its class n o t a t i o n .
A t the Register discretion, the initial survey m a y be
reduced t o t h e scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y , p r o v i d e d t h e ship
has a v a l i d a u t o m a t i o n m a r k i n its class n o t a t i o n assigned
b y a recognized A C S .
1.2.7.3 R e p l a c e m e n t o f p a r t i c u l a r types o f a u t o m a
t i o n e q u i p m e n t w i t h e q u i p m e n t o f o t h e r types, as w e l l as
additional installation o f automation equipment, shall be
effected o n t h e basis o f technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n
a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register.
2 PERIODICAL SURVEYS
T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f chapters i n t h i s S e c t i o n a r e
applicable t o a l l t h e types o f ships.
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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 selfp r o p e l l e d o i l t a n k e r s , d o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers, c h e m i c a l
tankers, b u l k carriers, d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers a n d ships
c a r r y i n g d r y general cargoes are g i v e n i n Sections 2 t o 7
o f P a r t 1 " 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 and 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 gas carriers
are g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 8 o f P a r t " 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 s i n g l e - h o l d d r y cargo ships are g i v e n i n
Section 7 o f Part " 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".
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 ships d e
p e n d i n g o n t h e i r purpose a n d h u l l m a t e r i a l a r e g i v e n i n
P a r t 1 " 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 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
a p p l y t o a l l types o f ships. C o m p l i a n c e w i t h these
requirements shall be mandatorily verified b y the R S
surveyors t o confirm their fulfilment w i t h i n the t i m e limit
prescribed f o r c e r t a i n types o f ships, a n d i n cases
specified i n t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s .
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 present S e c t i o n
w h e n c a r r y i n g o u t p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s o f t h e 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 i n s t a l l a t i o n s (refer
t o 2 . 2 . 5 , 2 . 3 . 3 , 2 . 4 . 5 . 1 . 3 , 2 . 4 . 5 . 3 . 2 , Chapters 2 . 6 a n d 2 . 9 )
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 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 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 S U R V E Y S
OF A SHIP IN TABULAR F O R M
2.1.1 I n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e scope 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 t e c h n i c a l super
v 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 s u r v e y s arise, t h e final d e c i s i o n
s h a l l b e m a d e o n t h e basis o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s set f o r t h i n
t h e r e l e v a n t sections o f t h e R u l e s .
References t o t h e i t e m s o f T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 relate t o t h e
t e x t o f t h e present P a r t o f t h e R u l e s , i f n o t specified
otherwise.
T h e extent o f particular examinations, measure
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b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r p r o c e e d i n g from v a l i d
instructions a n d current situations.
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for the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going

Ships s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n those g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 .
W h e r e necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r m a y
r e q u i r e e x p a n d i n g t h e scope o f s u r v e y s f o r these ships.
2.1.3 T a b l e s p e c i f y i n g t h e scope a n d schedule o f
s u r v e y s o f refrigerating p l a n t is g i v e n i n P a r t I V " S u r v e y s
o f Refrigerating Plants".
2.2.1.5 A n n u a l surveys o f a ship consist m a i n l y o f a n

external examination o f items a n d their operational testing.
S u m m a r i z e d scope o f s u r v e y s i s g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1
a n d i n t h e r e l e v a n t chapters o f t h i s S e c t i o n .
2.2.1.6 A t a n n u a l survey, t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
t e c h n i c a l 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 P a r t I
" G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " ) i n t h e a m o u n t necessary f o r
verifying t h e compliance w i t h t h e technical require
m e n t s , v a l u e s a n d characteristics set o u t i n t h e R u l e s f o r
t
he Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
2.2 A N N U A L S U R V E Y
as w e l l as t h e ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( d o c u m e n t s issued b y
See circular 771
See circular 778
classification societies a n d o t h e r c o m p e t e n t s u p e r v i s o r y
bodies, manufacturer's certificates, etc.). I f t h e s h i p o w n e r
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 class c o n f i r m a t i o n i s c a n n o t s u b m i t t h e s u f f i c i e n t a m o u n t o f t e c h n i c a l
i n t e n d e d f o r establishing that t h e ship c o m p l i e s t o a d o c u m e n t a t i o n , m e a s u r e s s h a l l b e t a k e n t o p r o v i d e t h e
sufficient degree w i t h t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f class, as w e l l as r e q u i r e d i n f o r m a t i o n , a n d , i f necessary, t o m a k e calcula
f o r c h e c k i n g t h e o p e r a t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y , devices a n d t i o n s , conduct tests a n d prepare d r a w i n g s .
installations covered b y the requirements o f the Rules for
2.2.1.7 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l , as f a r as practicable,
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 e c o m b i n e d w i t h 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
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 , b o t t o m s t i p u l a t e d b y t h e R u l e s (refer t o C h a p t e r 2 . 5 ) , as
arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t , m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a w e l l as w i t h t h e s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t f o r r e n e w a l a n d
t i o n , fire p r o t e c t i o n , systems a n d p i p i n g , electrical a n d e n d o r s e m e n t o f t h e r e l e v a n t s t a t u t o r y certificates. I t i s
a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t a r e checked w i t h regard t o a n y r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t o n t h e
changes i n t h e list, completeness, design, a r r a n g e m e n t C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y S y s t e m ( C S S ) b a s i s s h a l l b e
a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n 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 , as w e l l c o m b i n e d w i t h a n n u a l s u r v e y s .
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 .
2.2.1.8 P r i o r t o c o m m e n c e m e n t o f survey, i t s h a l l b e
2.2.1.3 A t a n n u a l survey, i t i s checked that t h e ship ascertained that t h e s h i p o w n e r h a s prepared t h e ship f o r
c o n t i n u e s t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e s t a b i l i t y a n d s u b d i v i s i o n s u r v e y a n d p r o v i d e d t h e necessary facilities f o r a q u a l i t y
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 a n d safe e x e c u t i o n o f s u r v e y s a n d testing o f i t e m s (refer
Stability and Information o n Damage T r i m a n d Stability to Section 4 o f Part I "General Provisions").
2.2.2 H u l l .
2.2.1.4 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e carried o u t b e t w e e n
2.2.2.1 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s s h a l l b e
special s u r v e y s ( o r b e t w e e n i n i t i a l a n d special s u r v e y ) e x a m i n e d :
w i t h i n three m o n t h s b e f o r e o r after each a n n i v e r s a r y date
o p e n decks, u n d e r w a t e r part o f s h e l l p l a t i n g ;
o f the Classification Certificate.
ballast tanks according t o t h e requirements
I f a n annual o r intermediate survey is completed o f 2.2.2.3.2;
before t h e b e g i n n i n g o f a specified s u r v e y w i n d o w ( e a r l y
superstructures, deckhouses, m a c h i n e r y a n d b o i l e r
s u r v e y ) , a n e w a n n i v e r s a r y date s h a l l b e stated i n t h e casings;
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 , a n d t h e subsequent a n n u a l o r
c o a m i n g s o f cargo a n d c o m p a n i o n hatches, c o m p a
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d a t t h e i n t e r v a l s n i o n s , v e n t i l a t o r s a n d a i r pipes;
prescribed b y these R u l e s u s i n g t h e n e w a n n i v e r s a r y
h a t c h covers o f freeboard decks a n d superstructures,
date. A n e w a n n i v e r s a r y date s h a l l b e fixed n o t later t h a n i n c l u d i n g cargo h a t c h covers;
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
f u n n e l casings;
survey w i n d o w shall b e prescribed ( 3 m o n t h s ) ,
c o m p a n i o n ladder o p e n i n g s , s k y l i g h t s , f l u s h deck,
respectively. T h u s , t h e v a l i d i t y date f t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n side a n d n o n - o p e n i n g scuttles, c o m p a n i o n ladders;
Certificate m a y b e c h a n g e d accordingly, n a m e l y , t h e
closures o f o p e n i n g s i n e x t e r n a l c o n t o u r ;
c o m p l e t i o n o f a n n u a l o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y before t h e
deck a n d b u l k h e a d adapters i n w a t e r t i g h t structures;
b e g i n n i n g o f a specified s u r v e y w i n d o w ( e a r l y s u r v e y )
scuppers a n d sanitary d r a i n h o l e s ;
m a y lead t o t h e r e d u c t i o n o f c u r r e n t C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
g a n g w a y s a n d u n d e r d e c k passages;
Certificate v a l i d i t y p e r i o d .
guard rails and bulwarks;
T h e e x p i r y date o f t h e 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 m a y
ports, b o w , side a n d stern doors o f r o - r o ships;
remain unchanged provided o n e o r m o r e annual o r
deck-cargo l a s h i n g facilities;
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s , as appropriate, are carried o u t s o
devices t o ensure t h e watertightness o f h a t c h covers
t h a t t h e m a x i m u m i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n t h e s u r v e y s a n d o t h e r closures o f o p e n i n g s i n e x t e r n a l c o n t o u r ;
prescribed b y t h e r e l e v a n t r e q u i r e m e n t s o f these R u l e s
structures 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 spaces,
are n o t exceeded.
refrigerating m a c h i n e r y spaces a n d b o i l e r spaces;
coal bunkers;
propeller-shaft t u n n e l s .
S u r v e y o f fore air and ventilator pipes ( I A C S U R S 2 7 )
s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 2 . 4 . 2 . 8 .
2.2.2.2 O n r o - r o ships, i n c l u d i n g passenger ships,
t h e closures i n h u l l , superstructures a n d deckhouses, i n
t h e u p p e r a n d p r o m e n a d e decks, fire doors, d o o r s i n
watertight bulkheads, ramps, ports and other h u l l
closures are s u r v e y e d t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e i r d r i v e s a n d
r e l e v a n t s i g n a l l i n g systems. 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
passenger ships a n d passenger r o - r o ships a r e g i v e n i n
S e c t i o n 9 o f P a r t 1 " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f S h i p s
2.2.2.3 S u r v e y o f suspect areas a n d ballast t a n k s .
2.2.2.3.1 Suspect areas.
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 . T h e e x t e n t o f thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e increased t o d e t e r m i n e areas o f
substantial c o r r o s i o n . T a b l e 2 . 4 . 2 . 6 . 2 - 2 m a y b e used as
guidance f o r these a d d i t i o n a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
T h e s e e x t e n d e 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 b e f o r e 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 d .
N o t e . T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s are n o t applicable t o cargo t a n k s o f
a l l o i l tankers ( s i n g l e s k i n a n d d o u b l e s k i n ) a n d c h e m i c a l tankers
s u r v e y e d i n accordance w i t h Sections 2 t o 4 o f P a r t " A d d i t i o n a l
S u r v e y s o f Ships D e p e n d i n g o n t h e i r P u r p o s e a n d H u l l M a t e r i a l " .
2.2.2.3.2 S u r v e y o f ballast t a n k s .
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 as a
consequence o f t h e results o f t h e special s u r v e y a n d
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 h e n c o n
sidered necessary 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, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s h a l l b e carried
out. I f t h e results o f these thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
indicate t h a t substantial c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d , t h e n t h e
e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e increased t o
determine areas o f substantial corrosion. Table 2.4.2.6.2-2
m a y b e used as guidance f o r these additional measurements.
These extended thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t
before t h e annual survey is credited as completed.
W h e n soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g i s a p p l i e d t o surfaces
o f ballast t a n k s , t h e ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d at
annual intervals.
The surveyor shall be provided w i t h documentation
confirming that prior t o application o f t h e semi-hard
c o a t i n g , thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d s t r u c t u r a l repairs, i f
so r e q u i r e d as a consequence o f t h e results o f thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s , h a v e b e e n carried o u t , a n d t h a t surface
preparation, coating application a n d f i l m thickness
c o m p l y w i t h t h e manufacturer's specification.
2.2.2.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n
areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y s s h a l l b e carried o u t
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e close-up s u r v e y s .
2.2.2.5 L o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t s .
2.2.2.5.1 L o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t s a r e subject t o a n n u a l
inspection. Availability o f operation m a n u a l and the
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R e g i s t e r R e p o r t w i t h a p p r o v e d reference e x a m p l e s s h a l l
be checked. I t s h a l l b e ascertained t h a t t h e I n f o r m a t i o n
on Stability, I n f o r m a t i o n o n Strength and Information o n
D a m a g e T r i m a n d S t a b i l i t y , o n t h e basis o f w h i c h t h e
check o f s o f t w a r e o p e r a t i o n w a s carried o u t a n d w h i c h
are stated i n t h e R e g i s t e r R e p o r t , h a v e n o t b e e n corrected
since t h e date o f issuance o f t h e a b o v e R e p o r t , a n d t h a t
t h e results o b t a i n e d from t h e l o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t are
i d e n t i c a l t o t h e results o f t h e e x a m p l e s a p p r o v e d b y t h e
R e g i s t e r a n d attached t o t h e R e p o r t .
2.2.2.6 R e p a i r s .
2.2.2.6.1 A n y d a m a g e i n association w i t h wastage
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 t h e a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , w h i c h affects or, i n t h e 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 s t r u c t u r a l , w a t e r
tight o r weathertight integrity, shall be p r o m p t l y and
t h o r o u g h l y r e p a i r e d ( f o r details refer t o 2 . 4 . 2 . 1 0 ) .
2.2.2.7 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 .
See circular 810
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 f o r
passenger, w o o d e n a n d composite ships, a n d f o r ships
regularly operating i n ice, as w e l l as f o r ice-breaking ships
(refer t o 2.5.1.5) shall include t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f the h u l l ,
bilge keels, sea chests w i t h inlet screens, bottom-and-side
fittings w i t h branch pipes, adapters a n d sea chest crossconnections, propeller, sterntube a n d rudder a n d steering
arrangement Scope o f survey shall b e sufficient t o m a k e
sure that the c o n d i t i o n o f the above items remains f i t
In-water survey using the underwater television m a y
be considered as e q u i v a l e n t t o d r y d o c k i n g s u r v e y i f t h e
c o n d i t i o n s o f 2 . 5 a r e o b s e r v e d a n d also i n case o f t h e
acceptable s u r v e y t e r m s f o r sterntubes.
2.2.2.8 T h e assessment 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 s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 2 . 4 . 2 . 9 .
2.2.3 S h i p ' s a r r a n g e m e n t s , e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t
2.2.3.1 R u d d e r a n d steering gear.
2.2.3.1.1 R u d d e r a n d steering gear e x a m i n a t i o n
includes a n o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f t h e m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
steering gear together w i t h t h e c o n t r o l s y s t e m a n d
stations, as w e l l as w i t h r u d d e r indicators, u n d e r w a y o r
when lying.
2.2.3.1.2 E m e r g e n c y steering gear a n d r u d d e r stops
are 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.
2.2.3.1.3 M a c h i n e r y , systems a n d electrical e q u i p
m e n t f o r m i n g p a r t o f r u d d e r a n d steering gear are
s u r v e y e d i n accordance w i t h t h e 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 these R u l e s .
2.2.3.1.4 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
r u d d e r a n d steering gear, t h e w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
i n 2.4.3.3.5 s h a l l b e t a k e n i n t o account.
2.2.3.2 A n c h o r arrangement.
2.2.3.2.1 A n c h o r a r r a n g e m e n t i s 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 t h r o u g h d r o p p i n g o r l o w e r i n g a n d
h o i s t i n g o f anchors.
2.2.3.2.2 A n c h o r s , h a w s e pipes, s w i v e l s , stoppers,
ropes a n d chains s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d e x t e r n a l l y .
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2.2.3.2.3 M a c h i n e r y , s y s t e m s a n d electrical e q u i p ment forming part o f t h e anchor arrangement are

s u r v e y e d i n accordance w i t h t h e 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 these R u l e s .
t h e a n c h o r arrangement, t h e w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
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 pipes, reels, fairleads a n d
ropes s h a l l 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 w i n c h e s
s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
t h e m o o r i n g arrangement, t h e w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
2.2.3.4 T o w i n g arrangement.
2.2.3.4.1 T o w i n g arrangement, as w e l l as t o w i n g
w i n c h e s and t h e i r equipment, are e x a m i n e d and operationa l l y tested. T o w h o o k s are subject t o close-up survey.
2.2.3.4.2 O n tugs, t o w h o o k s , t o w i n g rails, t o w i n g
arches a n d w i r e stoppers are e x a m i n e d .
t h e 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
2.2.3.5 C l o s i n g appliances f o r o p e n i n g s i n s h e l l
p l a t i n g , decks, superstructures a n d b u l k h e a d s .
2.2.3.5.1 C l o s i n g appliances o f hatches 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 i n s i d e
superstructures, w h i c h a r e 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, s k y l i g h t s a n d v e n t i l a t i n g t r u n k s ,
b o w , side a n d stern doors a n d scuttles, v e n t i l a t o r covers,
w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d doors. H a t c h covers, t h e i r c o a m i n g s ,
s t i f f e n i n g structures a n d p a c k i n g f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l 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 s u r v e y 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
drives w i t h i n d i c a t o r s , as w e l l as 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 d o o r s s h a l l b e a d d i t i o n a l l y tested w i t h a feeler gauge. T h e feeler gauge o f
0,05 m m i n l e n g t h s h a l l n o t penetrate t h r o u g h t h e entire
p e r i m e t e r o f sealing.
2.2.3.5.3 S u r v e y o f s m a l l hatches o n t h e f o r e deck o f
the ship ( I A C S U R S 2 6 ) shall b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h 2.4.3.2.9.
2.2.3.5.4 M a c h i n e r y , systems and electrical equipment
f o r m i n g part o f mechanical drives o f hatch covers a n d
bulkhead doors shall b e surveyed i n accordance w i t h t h e
requirements t o b e f o u n d i n the relevant parts o f these Rules.
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 tankers ( > 6 0 C), c o m b i n a t i o n carriers,
gas carriers a n d c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s .
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
t h e a b o v e types 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
above, 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 pennants,
c h a f i n g 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 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 use.
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 .
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 e x a mined, including container securing equipment aboard
c o n t a i n e r ships a n d ships adapted f o r c o n t a i n e r carriage.
F o r this purpose i t shall b e checked whether t h e
e q u i p m e n t i s c o m p l e t e , w h e t h e r there a r e a n y e x t e r n a l
defects o r excessive w e a r , a n d w h e t h e r m a r k i n g a n d
r e l e v a n t certificates a r e a v a i l a b l e .
2.2.3.8 E x a m i n a t i o n o f w e a t h e r decks, ship side
p l a t i n g a b o v e w a t e r l i n e , h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s .
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
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 h a t c h covers,
h a t c h c o a m i n g s a n d t h e i r s e c u r i n g a n d s e a l i n g devices
since t h e last survey.
2.2.3.8.2 M e c h a n i c a l l y operated steel covers s h a l l b e
checked, i n p a r t i c u l a r :
.1 h a t c h covers, i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f p l a t i n g ;
.2 tightness devices o f l o n g i t u d i n a l , transverse a n d
i n t e r m e d i a t e cross j u n c t i o n s ( g a s k e t 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);
.3 c l a m p i n g devices, r e t a i n i n g bars, cleating;
.4 c h a i n a n d r o p e p u l l e y s ;
.5 guides;
.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 stoppers, etc.;
.8 w i r e s , chains, gypsies, t e n s i o n i n g devices;
.9 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m essential t o c l o s i n g a n d securing;
.10 safety l o c k s a n d r e t a i n i n g devices.
2.2.3.8.3 P o r t a b l e covers, w o o d e n o r steel p o n t o o n s
s h a l l b e checked, w h e r e applicable, i n p a r t i c u l a r :
.1 w o o d e n covers a n d p o r t a b l e b e a m s , carriers o r
sockets 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 steel p o n t o o n s ,
.3 t a r p a u l i n s ;
.4 cleats, battens a n d w e d g e s ;
.5 h a t c h securing bars a n d t h e i r securing devices;
.6 l o a d i n g pads/bars a n d side plate edge;
.7 g u i d e plates a n d chocks;
.8 c o m p r e s s i o n bars, drainage channels a n d d r a i n
pipes.
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
t h e i r stiffeners s h a l l 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
o p e r a t i o n o f m e c h a n i c a l l y operated h a t c h covers s h a l l
be m a d e , i n c l u d i n g :
.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 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f sealing i n closed
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
c o m p o n e n t s , w i r e s , chains a n d l i n k d r i v e 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 pipes a n d
deck p l a t i n g s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
2.2.3.8.7 A l l a i r pipes i n s t a l l e d o n t h e e x p o s e d decks
shall be examined externally.
2.2.3.8.8 F l a m e screens o n v e n t s t o a l l f u e l o i l a n d
lube o i l tanks shall be examined.
2.2.3.8.9 V e n t i l a t o r heads, i n c l u d i n g a u t o m a t i c ,
located o n o p e n decks a n d t h e i r closures 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 a n d t h e i r m a r k i n g ( " o p e n - closed")
s h a l l b e checked.
2.2.4.1 F i r e b u l k h e a d s a n d decks s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d ,
as w e l l as c l o s i n g appliances o f o p e n i n g s t h e r e i n , fire
doors, c l o s i n g appliances o f e x t e r n a l openings ( v e n t i l a 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
r e m o t e c o n t r o l systems o f fire doors s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.4.2 F i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems are 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 c o m p l e t e w i t h c y l i n d e r s , t a n k s ,
arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t .
T h e p i p i n g o f c a r b o n d i o x i d e s m o t h e r i n g systems,
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g u s i n g fieons, f o a m f i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g
systems s h a l l b e air-tested f o r free passage o f t h e m e d i u m
transferred.
T h e aerosol fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems s h a l l b e
checked b y m e a n s o f v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e w o r k i n g
order t h r o u g h i n d i c a t i o n o n t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l device
a n d t h e e f f i c i e n c y o f fastening o f t h e s y s t e m e q u i p m e n t
a n d cables.
T h e o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems
s h a l l b e carried o u t c o n c u r r e n t l y w i t h that o f t h e p u m p s ,
compressors, v e n t i l a t o r s , b o i l e r s , apparatuses a n d pressure vessels, b y w h i c h t h e y are served, a l o n g w i t h testing
o f t h e i r systems, c o n n e c t i n g devices, r e m o t e c o n t r o l
d r i v e s , a u t o m a t i o n systems a n d devices, m o n i t o r i n g
devices.
T h e v i s u a l a n d a u d i b l e a l a r m s w a r n i n g a b o u t t h e fire
e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m starting s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested.
A l l c y l i n d e r s f o r t h e storage o f f i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g
m e d i u m s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d , a n d a check f o r completeness
a n d e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t i n respect
o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t , i n c l u d i n g e m e r g e n c y escape
b r e a t h i n g devices ( t h e i r e x p i r y date s h a l l b e checked),
spares a n d t o o l s .
A t s u r v e y o f cabinets f o r fire hoses, t h e y s h a l l b e
checked f o r s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y , drainage a n d c o r r o s i o n .
2.2.4.3 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f s u r v e y o f fire s m o t h e r i n g
systems, i t s h a l l b e checked w h e t h e r t h e v o l u m e o f fire
e x t i n g u i s h i n g m e d i u m is sufficient, w h e t h e r t h e c y l i n d e r s
bear t h e stamps o f c o m p e t e n t a u t h o r i t i e s , as w e l l as
w h e t h e r certificates from a r e c o g n i z e d l a b o r a t o r y o r
c o m p e t e n t b o d y are a v a i l a b l e t o t e s t i f y that t h e fire
e x t i n g u i s h i n g m e d i u m m a y b e used.
2.2.4.4 F i r e a l a r m systems s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested.
2.2.4.5 A d d i t i o n a l 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 t h e checks a n d e x a m i n a t i o n s o f fire hoses,
c o u p l i n g s , fire h o s e n o z z l e s , f o a m generators a n d selfc o n t a i n e d b r e a t h i n g apparatuses carried o u t at a n n u a l
s u r v e y s a r e set o u t i n 2 . 2 . 4 , 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.
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2.2.5.1 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n , together w i t h t h e
m a c h i n e r y , systems, electrical e q u i p m e n t , arrangements,
automation, signalling and monitoring equipment b y
w h i c h i t i s served, s h a l l b e inspected t o v e r i f y w h e t h e r
any modifications have been introduced t o t h e list 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 , t h e i r design, a r r a n g e m e n t
and installation o n board, equipment o f machinery
spaces, as w e l l as t o assess t h e i r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n ,
o n t h e basis 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
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
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,
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.
2.2.5.3 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 o p e r a t i o n a l testing, i t s a v a i l a b i l i t y 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
a n d starting devices, r e m o t e c o n t r o l , r e g u l a t i n g a n d
p r o t e c t i o n 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
a n d d r i v i n g m a c h i n e r y , as w e l l as o f gear a n d c o u p l i n g s .
I t is n o t necessary f o r t h e m a c h i n e r y t o a c h i e v e a specific
speed, l o a d o r o t h e r parameters.
2.2.5.4 D i e s e l generators, p u m p s , turbochargers,
ejectors, separators, compressors, v e n t i l a t o r s i n dangerous 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 Speed g o v e r n o r s a n d overspeed devices
( 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
output o f 2 2 0 k W and above) shall be operationally
tested.
2.2.5.6 S h a f t i n g a n d sterntube 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 c o n t r o l systems o f C P P a n d p i t c h - c o n t r o l
u n i t s , as w e l l as t h e c o o l i n g a n d l u b r i c a t i n g s y s t e m o f
p r o p e l l e r shaft bearings, s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d opera t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.7 S u r v e y o f ship b o i l e r s i s a n i n t e g r a l p a r t o f
a n n u a l s u r v e y a n d s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h Chapter 2.9.
2.2.5.8 S y s t e m s a n d f i t t i n g s , r e m o t e l y d r i v e n fittings
i n c l u d e d , as w e l l as b o t t o m - a n d - s i d e fittings, 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.
2.2.5.9 Heat exchangers, air receivers and other pressure
vessels, filters a n d t h e i r safety devices s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
a n d checked t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e check o f t h e systems.
2.2.5.10 C o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s , t e l e g r a p h s ,
a u d i b l e a n d v i s u a l s i g n a l devices 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.
2.2.6 S h i p s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
2.2.6.1 B i l g e a n d ballast systems 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 t o g e t h e r w i t h r e l e v a n t f i t t i n g s
a n d m a c h i n e r y , as w e l l as t o g e t h e r w i t h r e m o t e c o n t r o l ,
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.
2.2.6.2 W h e n s u r v e y i n g air, e x h a u s t gas, o v e r f l o w
a n d s o u n d i n g pipes, w h i c h s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d t a k i n g i n t o
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account 2 . 2 . 3 . 8 . 6 t o 2 . 2 . 3 . 8 . 9 , a check s h a l l b e carried

out o f a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d c o n d i t i o n o f s h u t - o f f v a l v e s o n a i r
pipes o f ice b o x e s a n d sea chests, f l a m e arresters o n ends
o f e x h a u s t gas pipes, sight glasses o n o v e r f l o w pipes,
self-closing faucets o f s h o r t s o u n d i n g pipes i n engine
r o o m a n d self-closing test cocks located b e l o w t h e m ,
l e v e l indicators.
2.2.6.3 H y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
2.2.6.4 T h e v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m o f dangerous spaces
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. Ships w h o s e
keels 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
checked f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f safe access t o t h e c o n t r o l s
for closure o f v e n t i l a t i o n ducts (refer t o l 2 . 1 . 1 0 , P a r t V I I I
"Systems and Piping" o f the Rules f o r Construction)
l e a d i n g t o cargo, m a c h i n e r y a n d o t h e r spaces f i t t e d w i t h
fire s m o t h e r i n g systems.
2.2.6.5 B a s e d o n t h e e x a m i n a t i o n r e s u l t s , t h e
s u r v e y o r m a y r e q u i r e h y d r a u l i c tests t o b e carried o u t
u n d e r a pressure e q u a l t o t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e
w o r k i n g pressure o f t h e h o s e stated i n i t s certificate
a n d m a r k e d o n b o t h ends o f t h e hose o r e q u a l t o 1,5 o f
t h e w o r k i n g pressure o f t h e s y s t e m o n w h i c h t h e h o s e i s
fitted, w h i c h e v e r i s greater.
2.2.7.1 T h e electric p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t ( m a i n g e nerators, exciters, electric p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s a n d electrom a g n e t i c c o u p l i n g s , s w i t c h gear, c o n t r o l a n d m o n i t o r i n g
panels) 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.
2.2.7.2 M a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y electric p o w e r sources,
a c c u m u l a t o r s , t r a n s f o r m e r s , converters s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
2.2.7.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g s w i t c h gear 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: m a i n , e m e r g e n c y , s e c t i o n ,
distribution a n d navigation light switchboards, control,
m o n i t o r i n g a n d s i g n a l l i n g desks a n d panels.
2.2.7.4 T h e electric drives o f devices 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 t h e i r 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 tested i s
t h e 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
s u r v i v a b i l i t y , h a b i t a b i l i t y a n d e v a c u a t i o n o f people.
2.2.7.6 T h e m a i n a n d spare sets o f n a v i g a t i o n l i g h t s
fitted i n t h e i r r e g u l a r places 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, as w e l l as f l a s h i n g l i g h t s . Spare
n a v i g a t i o n l i g h t s f i t t e d i n r e g u l a r places instead o f m a i n
ones s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
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 tested are
engine r o o m telegraphs, r u d d e r a n d C P P blade p o s i t i o n
indicators, i n t e r n a l service c o m m u n i c a t i o n , general a l a r m
s y s t e m , fire detection a n d a l a r m s y s t e m , a l a r m s t o w a r n
that fire s m o t h e r i n g s y s t e m i s p u t i n t o a c t i o n , s i g n a l l i n g
systems o f c l o s i n g o f w a t e r t i g h t a n d f i r e p r o o f r e m o t e l y
operated doors, w a t e r ingress detection a n d a l a r m i n
cargo h o l d s 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 b e
examined.
2.2.7.8 C a b l e penetrations t h r o u g h w a t e r t i g h t a n d
fire-resisting b u l k h e a d s a n d decks, as w e l l as e x t r a
p r o t e c t i o n o f cables s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
2.2.7.9 T h e i n s u l a t i o n resistance o f c a b l i n g , as w e l l
as o f electrical e q u i p m e n t a n d cable r u n s i n dangerous
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 ,
i n d i c a t i o n a n d p r o t e c t i o n systems 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 d u r i n g t h e r e l e v a n t o p e r a t i o n a l
testings o f m a c h i n e r y a n d equipment m e n t i o n e d
under 2.2.2 t o 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 s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.8.3 T h e remote starting o f m a i n machinery shall b e
tested w h e n electric p o w e r supply is restored after b l a c k o u t
2.2.8.4 T h e change-over devices o f t h e c o n t r o l
stations o f m a i n a n d auxiliary machinery (wheelhouse
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 s t a t i o n ) , as
w e l l as devices f o r c o n t r o l l i n g t h i s m a c h i n e r y from each
o f t h e stations s h a l l 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 electric p o w e r
p l a n t s h a l l b e tested f o r a u t o m a t i c starting after b l a c k o u t .
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 essential 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
starting a n d s h u t d o w n ( f r o m m a i n m a c h i n e r y c o n t r o l
room), and standby m a c h i n e r y shall b e tested b y automatic
starting w i t h a simultaneous a l a r m s y s t e m inspection.
2.2.8.7 T h e p r o t e c t i o n systems o f b o i l e r p l a n t s s h a l l
be tested u n d e r c o n d i t i o n s o f f l a m e f a i l u r e , w a t e r l e v e l
d r o p i n t h e b o i l e r , a i r pressure drop before t h e b o i l e r
furnace, a n d t h e r e m o t e shut d o w n o f t h e electric m o t o r
d r i v i n g t h e f u e l p u m p o f t h e boiler.
2.2.8.8 T h e a u t o m a t e d o p e r a t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y
installation is prohibited i f the remote automated control,
g o v e r n o r , a l a r m o r p r o t e c t i o n systems o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y
or a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y essential f o r t h e o p e r a t i o n o f m a i n
m a c h i n e r y b e c o m e inoperable, u n t i l t h e f a u l t y a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t o p e r a b i l i t y i s restored.
2.2.8.9 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s c o m p u t e r s a n d c o m p u t e r based a u t o m a t i o n systems o f t h e devices a n d m a c h i n e r y
subject t o t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested u s i n g test p r o g r a m m e s a n d special p r o g r a m m e s
according t o t h e i r i n t e n d e d purpose.
See circular 808c
2.3 I N T E R M E D I A T E
SURVEY
See circular 771
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 carried o u t
either at o r 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 s u r v e y s .
I t e m s , w h i c h are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e i t e m s t o b e s u r v e y e d at
a n n u a l s u r v e y s , m a y b e s u r v e y e d e i t h e r at o r 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 s u r v e y .
Prior t o intermediate survey, the shipowner shall
agree w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r t h e scheduled f u l l scope o f
survey.
2.3.1.2 I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y covers t h e i n s p e c t i o n o f
h u l l structures, m a c h i n e r y , b o i l e r s a n d pressure vessels,
e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t , electrical e q u i p m e n t 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 f o r
t h e s h i p o p e r a t i o n i n accordance w i t h i t s i n t e n d e d
purpose.
2.3.1.3 Subject 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 t h e i r gross t o n n a g e :
all self-propelled o i l tankers a n d combination
carriers, b u l k carriers, c h e m i c a l tankers, gas carriers,
ships c a r r y i n g d r y general cargoes m o r e t h a n 5 years o f
age;
a l l 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 h a v e t a n k s f o r w a t e r ballast ( i n c l u d i n g cargo
spaces u s e d f o r b a l l a s t i n g ) ;
a l l self-propelled d r y cargo ships m o r e t h a n 1 5 years
o f age, o t h e r t h a n those specified i n Sections 5 a n d 6 o f
P a r t 1 " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f Ships D e p e n d i n g o n t h e i r
Purpose and H u l l Material";
a l l self-propelled d r y cargo ships m o r e t h a n 1 5 years
o f age o t h e r t h a n those specified i n 7.1.1.1 o f P a r t 1
"Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
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 t h e ship's b o t t o m (refer t o 2 . 3 . 2 . 5 ) .
2.3.1.5 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, s o m e o f t h e i t e m s
m a y b e s u b m i t t e d d u r i n g t h e second a n d others d u r i n g
t h e t h i r d a n n u a l survey, w i t h a r e l e v a n t e n t r y 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 i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey t o the full. T h e submittal o f the items shall be
recorded i n r e l e v a n t 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, l o a d , i n s u l a t i o n
resistance v a l u e s ) against t h e acceptable service c o n d i
t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h p r o v i s i o n s 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 t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n (refer t o S e c t i o n 6, P a r t I
" G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " ) i n t h e scope r e q u i r e d f o r v e r i f i c a
tion 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 and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
as w e l l as 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 o t h e r c o m p e t e n t s u p e r v i s o r y 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 t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n t h e
adequate extent, m e a s u r e s s h a l l b e t a k e n f o r p r o v i s i o n o f
the information 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 .
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2.3.1.8 P r i o r t o s u r v e y i t i s necessary t o ensure that

t h e s h i p o w n e r h a s prepared t h e ship f o r s u r v e y 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 s u r v e y a n d testing o f i t e m s (refer t o S e c t i o n 4 , P a r t I
"General Provisions").
2.3.2 H u l l .
2.3.2.1 T h e scope o f s u r v e y o f h u l l structures at
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y o f a ship consists o f t h e scope o f t h e
a n n u a l h u l l s u r v e y a n d t h e scope o f a d d i t i o n a l h u l l
s u r v e y s p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e ship t y p e , age a n d c o a t i n g
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 t a n k s a n d
cargo h o l d s s h a l l 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.
Meeting o n the survey planning shall be held prior to
commencement o f the intermediate h u l l survey.
Concurrent crediting t o b o t h intermediate survey o r
special s u r v e y f o r s u r v e y s a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s
o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
2.3.2.1.1 S u r v e y o f ballast t a n k s .
2.3.2.1.1.1 F o r ships b e t w e e n 5 a n d 10 years o f age,
a general i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f representative ballast
t a n k s s h a l l b e carried out. I f there i s n o h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
c o a t i n g , soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g , o r t h e h a r d c o a t i n g
c o n d i t i o n i s p o o r , o t h e r ballast t a n k s o f t h e s a m e t y p e
shall be examined.
2.3.2.1.1.2 F o r ships o v e r 1 0 years o f age, a general,
internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f all ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t
2.3.2.1.1.3 I f such examinations reveal n o visible struc
tural defects, the examination m a y b e l i m i t e d t o verification
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 r e m a i n s effective.
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 t a n k s ) , i f there i s n o h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g , soft
or s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g , o r t h e h a r d c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n i s
poor, t h e t a n k s i n q u e s t i o n 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
at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s .
23.2.1.1.5 D o u b l e b o t t o m tanks, i n w h i c h there is n o
h a r d protective coating, soft o r semi-hard coating, o r t h e
h a r d coating c o n d i t i o n is poor, m a y b e internally e x a m i n e d
at annual intervals, as deemed necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r
and i n case o f substantial corrosion and deformation.
2.3.2.1.2 S u r v e y o f cargo spaces.
2.3.2.1.2.1 I n t h e case o f ships o v e r 15 years o l d ,
internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f cargo spaces (holds a n d 'tweendecks) selected b y the s u r v e y o r shall b e carried out.
N o t e . T h i s r e q u i r e m e n t is n o t applicable t o cargo h o l d s o f a l l
self-propelled b u l k carriers ( s i n g l e s k i n a n d d o u b l e s k i n ) a n d general
dry cargo ships, w h i c h are surveyed i n compliance w i t h Sections 5 to 7 o f
P a r t " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f Ships D e p e n d i n g o n t h e i r Purpose a n d
H u l l Material".
2.3.2.1.2.2 I n t h e case o f ships o v e r 10 years o f age,

o t h e r 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 1 " 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 H u l l Material", a n internal
e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e cargo spaces selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r
s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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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 structures i n
areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y s s h a l l b e carried o u t
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e close-up s u r v e y s .
I f necessary, 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
out i n compliance w i t h provisions o f 2.4.2.6.
Guidelines f o r surveyors t o t h e Register o n t h e
c o n t r o l o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s 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
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e areas w h e r e r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s
a n d cracks a r e m o s t l i k e l y t o appear a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s o n
t h e 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 l i a b l e t o
intensive wastage due t o corrosive environment, sweating,
i n s u f f i c i e n t 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 " 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.
23.2.4 S u r v e y o f flexible attachments o f deck houses.
Except where p r o v i s i o n is made for annual surveys,
t h e general c o n d i t i o n o f f l e x i b l y attached deckhouses
s h a l l b e assessed at i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, and/or t h e y s h a l l
b e 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:
e x p a n s i o n j o i n t s ( t a k i n g i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n possible
prestressing o f threaded c o n n e c t i o n s ) ;
insulation;
devices g u a r d i n g t h e d e c k h o u s e against s h i f t i n g o r
lifting;
p i p e 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 that a r e n o t d i r e c t l y acces
sible s h a l l b e d i s m a n t l e d a n d e x a m i n e d w h e r e d a m a g e
m a y b e expected.
2.3.2.5 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 .
See circular 810
T h e 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 carried
out i n compliance w i t h 2.3.1.4 shall comprise examina
t i o n o f h u l l , k e e l s , 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 f i t t i n g s w i t h b r a n c h pipes,
adapters a n d k i n g s t o n c o n n e c t i n g channels, p r o p u l s i o n
u n i t , r u d d e r a n d steering gear. T h e s u r v e y scope s h a l l b e
sufficient t o ascertain t h a t t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e a b o v e
i t e m s r e m a i n s satisfactory.
In-water survey using underwater T V , m a y b e
considered e q u i v a l e n t t o d r y d o c k i n g s u r v e y o f t h e 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 C h a p t e r 2.5 are m e t , a n d i n
case w h e n t h e t e r m s o f s u r v e y o f sterntube arrangements
d o n o t preclude t h i s .
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 carried 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 pipes i n t h e b o w part
o f t h e ship ( I A C S U R S 2 7 ) i s carried o u t according
to 2.4.2.8.
Ships w h o s e keels w e r e l a i d o n o r after 1 January 2 0 1 2
s h a l l b e checked f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f safe access t o t h e
c o n t r o l s f o r closure o f v e n t i l a t i o n ducts (refer t o 1 2 . 1 . 1 0 ,
Part V n i "Systems and Piping" o f the Rules f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships)

l e a d i n g t o cargo, m a c h i n e r y a n d o t h e r spaces fitted w i t h
fire s m o t h e r i n g systems.
23.2.8 S u r v e y o f s m a l l hatches o n the fore deck o f the
ship ( I A C S U R S 2 6 ) is carried out according t o 2.4.3.2.9.
2.3.2.9 R e p a i r s .
detachment o r fracture), o r e x t e n s i v e areas o f wastage
o f t h e s u r v e y o r , w i l l affect t h e ship's s t r u c t u r a l , w a t e r
tight o r weathertight integrity, shall be thoroughly and
p r o m p t l y repaired ( f o r details refer t o 2 . 4 . 2 . 1 0 ) .
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 assessed i n
accordance w i t h 2 . 4 . 2 . 9 .
2.3.3.1 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y specified i n 2 . 2 . 5 , t h e s u r v e y s
listed i n 2 . 3 . 3 . 2 t o 2.3.3.5 s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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:
e m e r g e n c y drainage v a l v e o f e n g i n e r o o m ;
drainage, 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
t e m s used d u r i n g t h e carriage o f dangerous goods;
c o n t r o l systems o f m a i n , a u x i l i a r y a n d e m e r g e n c y
drives o f steering gear.
2.3.3.3 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e scope o f s u r v e y s m e n t i o n e d See circular 810
i n 2 . 2 . 5 , scope o f s u r v e y f o r s h a f t i n g , propeller, r u d d e r
a n d sterntube a r r a n g e m e n t s h a l l b e as f o l l o w s :
shafting s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d i n accessible l o c a t i o n s ,
shafting a l i g n m e n t s h a l l b e checked w h e r e p r o p e l l e r
shafts a r e extracted a n d p r o c e e d i n g from t h e size o f
clearances i n sterntube bearings, a x i a l clearances s h a l l b e
m e a s u r e d , as f a r as p r a c t i c a b l e , h a v i n g r e g a r d t o
structural features o f t h e shafting;
v i s i b l e sections o f p r o p e l l e r s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d , w i t h
n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing o f blades, e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e
carried o u t o f t h e cone seal a n d p r o p e l l e r shaft flange
h o u s i n g , sterntube a n d protective (antirope) shaft
h o u s i n g , sterntube sealing, a n d t h e threaded connections
o f p r o p e l l e r c o m p o n e n t s a n d sterntube a r r a n g e m e n t s h a l l
be checked f o r r e l i a b i l i t y o f t h e i r l o c k i n g ;
sterntube b e a r i n g clearances s h a l l b e checked a n d
sterntube sealing pressure tested, boss attachment a n d
tightness s h a l l b e checked, as w e l l as C P P blade seal.
T h e C P P a n d sterntube b e a r i n g o i l s h a l l b e checked f o r
presence o f w a t e r a n d m e c h a n i c a l i m p u r i t i e s ;
sterntube arrangements a n d C P P boss sealing s h a l l
be pressure tested i n accordance w i t h t h e manufacturer's
i n s t r u c t i o n s , n o r m a l l y , i n t h e process o f p r o p e l l e r shaft
t u r n i n g a n d C P P blade adjustment. T h e C P P s h a l l n o t b e
d i s m a n t l e d , i f n o t f o u n d necessary.
23.3.4 Rudder-and-steering gear shall b e surveyed i n See circular 810
assembly i n order t o ascertain that the side plating o f rudder
(rudder n o z z l e ) and detachable sections are n o t cracked o r
damaged, that rudder stock a n d pintles h a v e n o signs o f
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visible damage w h e r e accessible f o r e x a m i n a t i o n , that t h e

clearances i n rudder stock and p i n t l e bearings d o n o t exceed
values permissible f o r a ship i n service. T o b e checked is
the c o n d i t i o n o f coupling connecting the rudder stock t o the
rudder (rudder nozzle), o f rudder axle attachment t o h u l l
and the " s k i " o f the sternframe, as w e l l as o f the equipment
for l o c k i n g t h e nuts o f pintles, rudder stock a n d rudder
axle. T o b e measured i s t h e dropping o f rudder, rudder
n o z z l e a n d t h e thickness o f rudder-nozzle inside plating.
Proceeding from t h e rudder n o z z l e dropping value, t h e
clearances b e t w e e n t h e blade a n d rudder n o z z l e shall b e
measured. T h e rudder a n d steering gear shall b e checked
for t h e facility o f p u t t i n g t h e rudder from side t o side.
2.3.3.5 I f i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y covers 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 d o c k , a n d i 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 , shafting, p r o p e l l e r s , r u d d e r a n d
steering gear a r e repaired d u r i n g t h e t i m e preceding
special s u r v e y o f t h e ship o r d u r i n g t h e special survey,
t h e y s h a l l b e tested i n t h e presence o f t h e s u r v e y o r d u r i n g
m o o r i n g a n d sea t r i a l s i n order t o check a n d c o n f i r m t h e
characteristics r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s . A t that t h e scope
a n d d u r a t i o n o f testing i s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r
taking into consideration t h e extent a n d nature o f t h e
repair m a d e .
2.3.3.6 S u r v e y o f ship b o i l e r s i s a n i n t e g r a l p a r t o f
intermediate survey a n d shall be carried o u t i n
compliance w i t h Chapter 2.9.
2.3.4.1 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y m e n t i o n e d i n 2 . 2 . 7 , m e a s u r e 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 e q u i p m e n t , i n c l u d i n g cables a n d
switches, s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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 adjacent t o cargo tanks, a n d the 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 a r e k e p t p r o p e r l y , a p p r o v a l o f t h e
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 S U R V E Y
See circular 771
See circular 778
2.4.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.1.1 Special s u r v e y f o r class r e n e w a l i s i n t e n d e d
f o r d e t e r m i n i n g w h e t h e r t h e ship's t e c h n i c a l 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 i t e m s
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
outside 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 Chapter 2.5.
2.4.1.3 A t special 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
t e c h n i c a l 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 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 ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( d o c u -
ments o f classification and other competent supervisory

bodies, manufacturer's certificates, e t c . ) i n t h e scope
required for verification o f compliance w i t h the technical
r e q u i r e m e n t s , parameters a n d characteristics, regulated
b y the Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , also t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e
necessary c o n d i t i o n s f o r s u r v e y a n d testing o f t h e i t e m s
in 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 carried o u t a t 5 years
i n t e r v a l s 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 t o 2.4.1.4.9.
2.4.1.4.1 T h e first special 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
c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d thereafter 5 years f r o m t h e credited date
o f t h e p r e v i o u s special survey.
2.4.1.4.2 Special 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
4 t h a n n u a l s u r v e y 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 a n n i v e r s a r y date. 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 1 5 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),
t h e e n t i r e s u r v e y ( i n c l u 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 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
15 m o n t h s i f s u c h w o r k s h a l l b e credited t o special
survey. 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 d o c k , refer also t o C h a p t e r 2 . 5 .
2.4.1.4.3 O n c o m p l e t i o n o f special s u r v e y , t h e
surveys o f t h e items o f technical supervision, w h i c h
w e r e carried o u t i n t h e r e q u i r e d 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 t h e outside o f t h e ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k ) ,
m a y b e credited.
2.4.1.4.4 I n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n special s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
recorded:
from 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 ;
from t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f i n i t i a l ( i n t h e
scope o f special) s u r v e y f o r a s s i g n m e n t o f class t o t h e
ship constructed w i t h o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e
R e g i s t e r o r r e c o g n i z e d classification society;
from 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 o u t b y t h e 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
t h e r e c o g n i z e d c l a s s i f i c a t i o n society ( r e t e n t i o n o f dates o f
periodical surveys);
from t h e date o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y carried o u t b y t h e
R e g i s t e r 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
s u r v e y w a s carried o u t i n t h e scope o f special s u r v e y ;
from 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;
from t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f o c c a s i o n a l
( i n scope o f special) s u r v e y a t reassignment o f class t o
t h e 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 special s u r v e y f o r class 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 b e f o r e t h e e x p i r y date o f
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special s u r v e y , 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 from 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 C e r t i f i c a t e ) begins from 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 t h e 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.
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 established f o r 5 years b e g i n n i n g from
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 e r t i f i c a t e begins from 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 t h e date o f e x p i r a t i o n o f p e r i o d o f t h e
existing Certificate validity w i t h o u t extension o f the
special s u r v e y o r o f t h e e x i s t i n g Certificate.
I n e x c e p t i o n a l circumstances, o n t h e 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 from t h e date o f actual c o m p l e t i o n 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
Certificate begins from 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
t h e date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f t h i s survey.
c o m p l e t e d 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 date o f
special s u r v e y , 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 from t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date. 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 e r t i f i c a t e begins
from 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 w i t h
t h e date n o t later t h a n 5 years after t h e date o f c o m p l e t i o n
o f t h i s survey.
2.4.1.4.8 I n cases w h e r e t h e ship has been laid u p o r
has been o u t o f service f o r a considerable p e r i o d because o f
a m a j o r repair o r m o d i f i c a t i o n a n d t h e s h i p o w n e r elects t o
o n l y carry o u t t h e overdue (because o f m a j o r repair o r
m o d i f i c a t i o n ) special survey, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class w i l l
start from t h e e x p i r y date o f the overdue special survey. I f
the s h i p o w n e r elects t o o n l y carry o u t t h e n e x t d u e
(depending o n the age o f the ship) special survey, the p e r i o d
o f class w i l l start from t h e survey c o m p l e t i o n date.
2.4.1.4.9 C o n s i d e r i n g t h e ship's age a n d changes i n
its t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , reduced i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n special
s u r v e y s m a y b e assigned. S u c h decision, t h i s a n d f u r t h e r
special s u r v e y s ' scope a n d schedule are 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 each case.
2.4.1.4.10 E x t e n s i o n o f special survey.
U n d e r special circumstances, t h e R e g i s t e r m a y grant
a n e x t e n s i o n n o t exceeding three ( 3 ) m o n t h s t o a l l o w f o r
c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e special s u r v e y p r o v i d e d that t h e ship i s
attended a n d t h e a t t e n d i n g R S s u r v e y o r s s o r e c o m m e n d
after t h e f o l l o w i n g h a s b e e n carried o u t :
.1 occasional s u r v e y i n f u l l scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y ;
.2 v e r i f i c a t i o n o f 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
or r e v i e w o f t h e p o s s i b i l i t y t o p o s t p o n e f u l f i l l m e n t o f t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d o t h e r c o n d i t i o n s o f class prescribed f o r
t h e d u e date o f t h e special s u r v e y ;
.3 special s u r v e y i n t h e m a x i m u m possible scope;

.4 i n - w a t e r s u r v e y b y t h e r e c o g n i z e d o r g a n i z a t i o n
( f i r m ) i n accordance w i t h 2 . 5 . 1 . 2 . I n - w a t e r s u r v e y m a y
be dispensed w i t h i n t h e case o f e x t e n s i o n o f t e r m s o f
special s u r v e y n o t exceeding 3 6 m o n t h s interval
p r o v i d e d t h e ship i s w i t h o u t o u t s t a n d i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s
a n d o t h e r c o n d i t i o n s o f class r e g a r d i n g t h e outside o f t h e
ship's b o t t o m .
R e v i e w o f t h e issue c o n c e r n i n g e x t e n s i o n o f special
survey, a s s i g n m e n t o f c o n d i t i o n s a n d d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f
t h e scope o f occasional s u r v e y ( n o t less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d
b y 2 . 4 . 1 . 4 . 1 0 . 1 t o 2 . 4 . 1 . 4 . 1 0 . 4 ) falls u n d e r t h e c o m p e tence o f :
R H O S h i p s i n S e r v i c e D e p a r t m e n t f o r ships o f
o v e r 1 0 0 gross tonnage;
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 f o r
ships o f 1 0 0 gross t o n n a g e a n d less.
R e v i e w o f t h e issue c o n c e r n i n g e x t e n s i o n o f special
s u r v e y i s carried o u t based o n t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s w r i t t e n
request. F o r t h i s purpose, t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l a p p l y w i t h
a request t o 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
s u p e r v i s i o n , o r t o a n y o t h e r R S B r a n c h O f f i c e that s h a l l
f o r w a r d t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e
for in-service s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e s h i p o w n e r i n h i s request
s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e d o c u m e n t a r y evidence c o n f i r m i n g t h e
occurrence o f special circumstances.
U p o n receipt o f t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request f o r e x t e n s i o n o f special s u r v e y o f t h e ship o f o v e r 1 0 0 gross
t o n n a g e t h e 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
s h a l l n o t i f y t h e R H O Ships i n S e r v i c e D e p a r t m e n t o f its
o p i n i o n o n t h e p o s s i b i l i t y t o grant s u c h a n e x t e n s i o n
based o n t h e analysis results.
I f t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request h a s b e e n r e c e i v e d b y
R H O then the R H O Ships i n Service Department shall:
request a n 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 ships o f o v e r 1 0 0 gross
tonnage;
send t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request t o 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 s u p e r v i s i o n f o r r e v i e w f o r ships
o f 1 0 0 gross t o n n a g e a n d less.
Taking final decision o n granting a n extension o f
special s u r v e y i s w i t h i n t h e competence o f t h e D i r e c t o r /
Head o f the R S Branch Office w h i c h performed t h e
occasional s u r v e y prescribed b y t h i s paragraph. S u c h a
d e c i s i o n i s m a d e based o n t h e s u r v e y results c o n s i d e r i n g
w h e t h e r t h e prescribed c o n d i t i o n s a r e c o m p l i e d w i t h .
2.4.1.5 A t t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request, 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 ( C C S ) o f t h e
ship ( h u l l , arrangements, m a c h i n e r y , electrical e q u i p m e n t , r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ) , refer t o C h a p t e r 2 . 6 .
2.4.1.6 A t t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request, as a n a l t e r n a t i v e
to C C S , t h e R e g i s t e r m a y establish 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 S c h e m e ( P M S ) , refer t o C h a p t e r 2 . 7 .
2.4.1.7 A p p l i c a t i o n b y t h e s h i p o w n e r o f t h e inspect i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e schemes o f t h e ship's h u l l s h a l l b e
encouraged as t h e m e a n s f o r p r o v i d i n g t h e c o m p l i a n c e
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w i t h t h e classification a n d statutory requirements i n t h e

i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n t h e R e g i s t e r s u r v e y s . H o w e v e r , these
schemes s h a l l n o t b e r e c o g n i z e d as t h e a l t e r n a t i v e t o o r
replacement o f t h e r e q u i r e d c l a s s i f i c a t i o n and/or statu
t o r y s u r v e y s o f t h e ship's h u l l carried o u t b y t h e
surveyors t o the Register o r other duly authorized
classification society. T h e s u r v e y o r m a y b e assisted,
w h e r e appropriate, b y service suppliers as d e f i n e d i n
Section 7, Part I "General Provisions".
2.4.2 H u l l .
2.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.2.1.1 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
p r i o r t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f special survey.
2.4.2.1.2 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
s u r v e y o r special s u r v e y f o r s u r v e y s 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.
2.4.2.2 Scope o f survey.
2.4.2.2.1 Special 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 f o r a n n u a l s u r v e y s (refer t o 2 . 2 . 2 ) ,
e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d checks o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t t o
ensure t h a t t h e h u l l , e q u i p m e n t , o u t f i t a n d r e l a y e d p i p i n g ,
as r e q u i r e d i n 2.4.6.1, are i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d f i t
f o r t h e i n t e n d e d purpose f o r t h e n e w p e r i o d o f class o f
f i v e years t o b e 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 h e p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s b e i n g carried
o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
2.4.2.2.2 T h e s u r v e y o f t h e h u l l s h a l l b e supple
m e n t e d b y t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , as r e q u i r e d
i n 2.4.2.6, a n d testing, as r e q u i r e d i n 2.4.2.5, t o ensure
that t h e structural i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n s effective. T h e a i m o f
t h e s u r v e y is t o d i s c o v e r substantial 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, d a 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 that m a y b e present.
2.4.2.2.3 A l l spaces i n c l u d i n g h o l d s a n d t h e i r
'tweendecks, w h e r e fitted, d o u b l e b o t t o m , deep, peak,
ballast a n d cargo tanks, p u m p r o o m s , p i p e tunnels, duct
keels, m a c h i n e r y spaces, d r y spaces, cofferdams a n d other
v o i d spaces s h a l l b e i n t e r n a l l y surveyed. T h i s s u r v e y shall
include the e x a m i n a t i o n o f p l a t i n g a n d f r a m i n g , bilges a n d
b i l g e w e l l s , s o u n d i n g pipes, cargo, ballast, v e n t i n g a n d

b i l g e p i p i n g a n d p u m p i n g arrangements. I n t e r n a l e x a m
inations o f fuel o i l , l u b e o i l , fresh w a t e r a n d o t h e r tanks
shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 2.4.2.2.3.
2.4.2.2.4 Scope o f special s u r v e y m a y b e extended
b y t h e s u r v e y o r i n each p a r t i c u l a r case o n t h e a s s u m p t i o n
that t h e e x a m i n a t i o n e x t e n t w i l l g r a d u a l l y increase as t h e
ship g r o w s older.
The recommendations o n examination o f hull
m e m b e r s i n areas l i a b l e t o i n t e n s i v e wastage d u e t o
corrosive environment, sweating, insufficient ventilation,
excessive h u m i d i t y a n d i n areas, w h e r e r e s i d u a l defor
m a t i o n s , ruptures a n d cracks a r e m o s t l i n e l y t o appear,
are set o u t i n 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 , P a r t " 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
2.4.2.2.5 A t special s u r v e y t h e engine r o o m s h a l l b e
s u r v e y e d . 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 a n k tops,
h u l l s h e l l p l a t i n g at t a n k tops, brackets c o n n e c t i n g side
s h e l l frames a n d t a n k tops, e n g i n e r o o m b u l k h e a d s i n
w a y o f t a n k tops a n d b i l g e w e l l s . 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 p a i d t o t h e sea suctions, sea w a t e r c o o l i n g p i p i n g
a n d o v e r b o a r d discharge v a l v e s a n d t h e i r connections t o
t h e s h e l l p l a t i n g . W h e r e wastage i s e v i d e n t o r suspect,
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t . W h e r e
wastage exceeds a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , r e n e w a l s o r repairs o f
d a m a g e d parts o f h u l l structure s h a l l b e m a d e .
2.4.2.2.6 D u r i n g s u r v e y special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e
paid t o the following:
areas w h e r e h u l l s e c t i o n varies appreciably a n d i n
w a y o f m a i n longitudinals;
s h e l l p l a t i n g near openings (side p o r t s , side scuttles,
scuppers, fittings o f systems echo-sounder v i b r a t o r s a n d
p l a t i n g u n d e r s o u n d i n g pipes, etc.);
interfaces o f structures m a d e o f a l u m i n i u m a l l o y s
a n d those m a d e o f steel w i t h a v i e w t o assessing
c o r r o s i o n i n t e n s i t y a n d t h e c o n d i t i o n o f i n s u l a t i n g pads
in joints;
sheer strake, deck stringer a n d b u l w a r k i n w a y o f
e n d b u l k h e a d s o f superstructures a n d upper deck breaks;
T a b l e 2.4.2.2.3
M i n i m u m requirements f o r internal s u r v e y o f fuel oil, lube oil, fresh w a t e r a n d other t a n k s a t hull special surveys
Tank
Special s u r v e y N o . 1
A g e S 5
Special survey N o . 2
5 < age ^ 1 0
10 < age S 1 5
a n d subsequent
A g e > 15
F u e l o i l b u n k e r tanks i n :
engine r o o m
cargo l e n g t h area
None
None
None
One
One
Two
One
Half, m i n i m u m 2
L u b e o i l tanks
F r e s h w a t e r tanks
Vegetable oil, whale o i l tanks
I n d e p e n d e n t tanks
None
None
None
None
None
One
O n e o f each t y p e
O n e o f each t y p e
None
All
All
All
One
All
All
All
N o t e s : 1 . E x c l u d i n g separate independent tanks, a l l r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o t a n k s o f i n t e g r a l (structural) type.

2 . I f a selection o f tanks o f several types i s accepted t o b e e x a m i n e d , t h e n different t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t each special survey, o n a
r o t a t i o n basis.
3. P e a k tanks ( a l l uses) are subject t o i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n at each special survey.
4 . A t special surveys N o . 3 a n d subsequent, o n e deep t a n k f o r f u e l o i l i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d , i f fitted.
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deck p l a t i n g i n w a y o f h a t c h c o m e r s a n d l o n g
deckhouses, a n d i n t h e corners o f d r e d g i n g c u t i n
hoppers a n d o p e n barges.
I n o i l tankers, t h e b o t t o m a n d b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g i n
w a y o f cargo p i p i n g suctions, attachments o f protectors
a n d o t h e r e q u i p m e n t 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 from
i n s i d e t h e cargo t a n k s .
B e g i n n i n g from the second special survey, additionally
t h e a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d t o t h e l o w e r sections o f
w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s , p r o p e l l e r shaft recesses a n d
t u n n e l s , as w e l l as t h e l o w e r sections o f t h e e n d
b u l k h e a d s o f superstructures, h a t c h c o a m i n g s , v e n t i l a t o r
c o w l s i n cargo tanks, v e n t i n g pipes a n d v e n t i l a t o r s .
2.4.2.2.7 A t t h e b u l w a r k survey, t h e p o r t covers s h a l l
b e tested f o r j a m m i n g .
2.4.2.2.8 B e g i n n i n g from t h e second special s u r v e y
t h e c h a i n lockers 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 .
2.4.2.2.9 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e first special s u r v e y
o f structures i n s i d e t h e spaces (ships less t h a n 5 years o f
age), 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 f o l l o w i n g :
o p e n i n g - u p o f p a n e l l e d f l o o r ceilings a b o v e b i l g e s
and bilge wells i n holds;
r e m o v a l o f f l o o r ceilings o r p l a n k s o f h o l d s i n w a y
o f centre-plane girder o r a t b i l g e o n each side i n ships
w i t h o u t a d o u b l e b o t t o m t o m a k e possible t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f areas w h e r e transverse b u l k h e a d s a r e attached t o
h u l l structures;
r e m o v a l of, at least, one s t a k e o f planks i n w a y o f the
upper t u r n o f bilge a n d i n the upper section o f the side i n
ships w i t h continuous w o o d e n cladding o f sides i n holds;
r e m o v a l o f c e m e n t o r o t h e r b o t t o m coat w h e r e i t gets
detached from t h e h u l l , i n several places at t h e s u r v e y o r ' s
discretion.
2.4.2.2.10 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e second special
s u r v e y o f structures i n s i d e t h e spaces (ships aged
b e t w e e n 5 a n d 1 0 years), t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e
the following:
o p e n i n g - u p o f p a n e l l e d f l o o r ceilings a b o v e b i l g e s
and bilge wells i n holds;
r e m o v a l o f f l o o r ceilings o r planks o f holds i n w a y o f
centre-plane girder o r at bilge o n each side i n ships w i t h o u t
a double b o t t o m t o m a k e possible the e x a m i n a t i o n o f areas
w h e r e transverse bulkheads are attached t o h u l l structures;
partial opening-up, at t h e surveyor's discretion, o f
w o o d e n planking i n holds for examination o f the inner
b o t t o m steel p l a t i n g ;
w o o d e n p l a n k i n g o r mastic-and-paint coat o f t h e upper
deck f o r e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e steel p l a t i n g ;
t h e i n s u l a t i o n i n refrigerated h o l d s a n d chambers f o r
s u r v e y o f t h e p l a t i n g a n d framing;
local opening-up, at the surveyor's discretion, o f the
w o o d e n a n d other cladding i n accommodation a n d
service spaces w h e r e e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n w e a r m i g h t
b e expected, especially i n w a y o f side scuttles, i 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 structure c a n n o t b e assessed
w i t h o u t opening-up.
2.4.2.2.11 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e t h i r d a n d
subsequent special s u r v e y s (ships o f m o r e t h a n 1 0 years
o f age), 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 access t o t h e
structures i n s i d e t h e spaces b y o p e n i n g - u p o f extended
area o f w o o d e n p l a n k i n g a n d side c l a d d i n g o f h o l d s ,
deck w o o d e n p l a n k i n g o r mastic-and-paint coat, r e f r i gerated h o l d a n d c h a m b e r i n s u l a t i o n , w o o d e n a n d o t h e r
c l a d d i n g a n d i n s u l a t i o n i n a c c o m m o d a t i o n a n d service
spaces, c e m e n t a t i o n a n d o t h e r b o t t o m coats t o ensure a n
extended scope o f e x a m i n a t i o n o f enclosed structures
a n d t h e r e q u i r e d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f p l a n k i n g ,
p l a t i n g a n d f r a m i n g . W h e r e necessary, structures a n d
e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e d i s m a n t l e d , w h i c h m a k e access
d i f f i c u l t f o r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d framing scantlings m e a surement, a n d s o l i d ballast s h a l l b e r e m o v e d .
2.4.2.2.12 F o r correct a p p l i c a t i o n a n d i n t e r p r e t a t i o n
o f 2.4.2.2.9, 2.4.2.2.10 a n d 2.4.2.2.11, o n e s h a l l b e
guided b y the following:
.1 casings, ceilings o r linings, a n d loose insulation,
w h e r e fitted, shall b e r e m o v e d , as required b y the surveyor,
for e x a m i n a t i o n o f plating a n d f r a m i n g . C o m p o s i t i o n s o n
plating shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d sounded, b u t need n o t b e
disturbed i f f o u n d adhering satisfactorily t o the plating;
.2 i n refrigerated cargo spaces t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
coating behind t h e insulation shall b e examined at
representative l o c a t i o n s . 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
to verification that t h e protective coating remains
effective a n d that there are n o v i s i b l e structural defects.
W h e r e P O O R coating condition is found, the examinat i o n s h a l l b e extended, as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e
s u r v e y o r . T h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o a t i n g s h a l l b e reported.
I f indents, scratches, etc., a r e detected d u r i n g s u r v e y s o f
s h e l l p l a t i n g f r o m t h e outside, i n s u l a t i o n s i n w a y s h a l l b e
r e m o v e d as r e q u i r e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r , f o r f u r t h e r
e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e p l a t i n g a n d adjacent frames.
2.4.2.2.13 Special h u l l s u r v e y w i t h C S S a p p l i c a t i o n
s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h C h a p t e r 2.6.
2.4.2.3 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 .
2.4.23.1 Underwater h u l l b o t t o m and related items shall
be surveyed i n d r y dock i n compliance w i t h Chapter 2.5.
2.4.2.4 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
2.4.2.4.1 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
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m o f ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
Ballast tanks, excluding double b o t t o m tanks, where a
hard protective coating is found i n P O O R condition 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 s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s
b e e n applied, o r 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 w a s n o t
applied from t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t
annual intervals. Thickness measurements shall be
carried o u t , as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r .
2.4.2.4.2 W h e n s u c h b r e a k d o w n o f 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 i n d o u b l e b o t t o m ballast t a n k s 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 s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n
applied, o r 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 w a s n o t
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applied f r o m t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e t a n k s i n q u e s t i o n
m a y b e e x a m i n e d a t a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s as d e e m e d
necessary b y t h e s u r v e y 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 o r w h e n considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r ,
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried out.
2.4.2.5 Scope o f testing o f t a n k s a n d o t h e r spaces.
2.4.2.5.1 B o u n d a r i e s o f d o u b l e b o t t o m ballast, o t h e r
ballast t a n k s , deep, p e a k a n d o t h e r t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g cargo
h o l d s adapted f o r t h e carriage o f w a t e r ballast, s h a l l b e
tested w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d t o t h e t o p o f a i r pipes o r t o
near t h e t o p o f hatches f o r ballast/cargo h o l d s .
2.4.2.5.2 B o u n d a r i e s o f f u e l o i l , l u b e o i l , fresh w a t e r
a n d o t h e r l i q u i d tanks, a n d a n y independent t a n k s s h a l l
b e tested w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d t o t h e highest p o i n t that
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 .
T a n k testing o f f u e l o i l , l u b e o i l a n d fresh w a t e r
t a n k s m a y b e specially considered based o n 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 t h a t t h e pressure
testing h a s b e e n carried o u t according t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s w i t h satisfactory results.
A t t h e first special s u r v e y f u e l o i l , l u b e o i l 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 , m a y b e tested w i t h f u e l
o i l o r l u b e o i l , accordingly.
2.4.2.5.3 T h e cargo tanks o f o i l tankers a n d Iheir
cofferdams m a y b e tested crosswise so that each bulkhead i n
the w h o l e area is tested. Tanks m a y b e tested b y filling t h e m

u p t o t h e light-ship w a t e r l i n e w h e n i n d o c k w i t h a
subsequent filling-up t o the hatch-coaming top w h e n afloat
2.4.2.5.4 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e testing, as
d e e m e d necessary.
2.4.2.5.5 Standards a n d procedures o f tightness
testing a r e g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1 0 t o t h e G u i d e l i n e s .
2.4.2.5.6 S e a chests, l o g a n d echo-sounder t r u n k s
s h a l l 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 l a u n c h i n g o f t h e ship.
2.4.2.6 E x t e n t o f thickness 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
t h e c o n t r o l o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s carried o u t b y t h e
bodies r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r i s g i v e n i n A p p e n dix 33 t o the Guidelines.
2.4.2.6.2 D e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship age, thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures s h a l l b e carried o u t t o
t h e e x t e n t specified i n T a b l e 2.4.2.6.2-1. T h e s u r v e y o r
m a y e x t e n d t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , as d e e m e d
necessary. W h e n thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s indicate substantial c o r r o s i o n , 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
s h a l l b e increased t o d e t e r m i n e areas o f substantial
c o r r o s i o n . T a b l e 2.4.2.6.2-2 m a y b e used as guidance f o r
these a d d i t i o n a l thickness 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 before t h e
s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d .
T a b l e 2.4.2.6.2-1
M i n i m u m requirements for thickness measurements a t special surveys

A g e S 5
5 < age ^ 1 0
1. Suspect areas t h r o u g h o u t 1. Suspect areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e

the ship
ship
2. O n e transverse s e c t i o n o f deck
p l a t i n g i n w a y o f a cargo space
w i t h i n the a m i d s h i p s 0,5
10 < age S 15
a n d subsequent
Age > 15
1. Suspect areas throughout the ship
1. Suspect areas throughout the ship
2. T w o transverse sections w i t h i n
the amidships 0,5 i n w a y o f t w o
different cargo spaces
3 . A l l cargo h o l d hatch covers and
coamings (plating and 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 t a n k s
2. T h r e e transverse sections i n w a y o f cargo

spaces w i t h i n t h e a m i d s h i p s 0,5
3. A l l cargo h o l d hatch covers a n d
c o a m i n g s ( p l a t i n g a n d stiffeners)
4. I n t e r n a l s i n forepeak a n d afterpeak tanks
5. A l l o p e n parts o f m a i n deck p l a t i n g f u l l
length
6. Representative exposed super-structure
deck plating (poop, bridge,
a n d forecastle deck)
7. L o w e s t strake a n d strakes i n w a y o f
'tweendecks o f a l l transverse bulkheads i n
cargo spaces together w i t h internals i n w a y
8. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes, p o r t a n d
starboard, f u l l l e n g t h
9. A l l k e e l plates 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. Plating o f sea chests. Shell plating i n w a y
o f o v e r b o a r d discharges, as considered
necessary b y the attending surveyor
N o t e s : 1. T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t l o c a t i o n s s h a l l b e selected t o p r o v i d e the best representative s a m p l i n g o f areas l i k e l y t o b e m o s t exposed

to c o r r o s i o n , c o n s i d e r i n g cargo a n d ballast h i s t o r y a n d arrangement a n d c o n d i t i o n o f p r o t e c t i v e coatings.
2. T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f i n t e r n a l s m a y b e specially considered b y t h e s u r v e y o r i f the h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s i n G O O D c o n d i t i o n .
3. F o r ships less t h a n 1 0 0 m i n l e n g t h , t h e n u m b e r o f transverse sections r e q u i r e d a t special s u r v e y N o . 3 m a y b e reduced t o o n e ( 1 ) , a n d t h e
n u m b e r o f transverse sections r e q u i r e d a t special s u r v e y N o . 4 a n d a t subsequent special s u r v e y s m a y b e reduced t o t w o ( 2 ) .
4. F o r ships m o r e t h a n 1 0 0 m i n l e n g t h , a t special s u r v e y N o . 3, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f exposed deck p l a t i n g w i t h i n t h e a m i d s h i p s 0 , 5 i
m a y b e required.
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T a b l e 2.4.2.6.2-2
Guidance for additional thickness measurements in w a y of substantial corrosion
Structural member
Plating
Stiffeners
E x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
P a t t e r n o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
2
F i v e point pattern over 1 m

3 m e a s u r e m e n t s , each i n t h e w a l l cross-section a n d i n free b o o m
o f frame girder
Suspect area a n d adjacent plates

Suspect area
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 structures
s h a l l b e carried o u t b y t h e 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 or, 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
f o r these t y p e o f a c t i v i t y 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 S e c t i o n 7, P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " .
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 carried o u t b y t h e
s u r v e y o r s t o t h e Register, p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r s possess
t h e 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 assessment o f h u l l
structures based o n the results o f thickness measurements
and special survey is performed i n compliance w i t h 2.4.2.9,
Section 5 o f Part I "General Provisions" and 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 second special s u r v e y
(ships m o r e t h a n 5 years o l d ) , i n w a y o f cargo t a n k s o f
n o n - s e l f - p r o p e l l e d o i l tankers, r a n d o m thickness m e a surements o f plates s h a l l 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 p l a t i n g , h a t c h c o a m i n g s , v e n t i l a t o r c o w l s a n d
ventilators.
2.4.2.6.6 A d d i t i o n a l l y , starting f r o m t h e t h i r d special
s u r v e y (ships m o r e t h a n 10 years o l d ) , r a n d o m thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l 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 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
f r a m i n g , k e e l - g i r d e r p l a t i n g a n d hopper-dredger a n d
o p e n barge f l o o r s , sea chests, l o g a n d echo-sounder
t r u n k s , deck, p l a t f o r m a n d i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g , 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 i n l e t b r a n c h pipes, k i n g s t o n sea w a t e r
channels, casings o f sea w a t e r filters, as w e l l as 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 , starting f r o m t h e f o r t h special
s u r v e y (ships m o r e t h a n 15 years o l d ) , r a n d o m thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f m e m b e r s n o t replaced d u r i n g repair
s h a l l 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
c o n t i n u o u s superstructure deck p l a t i n g , l o n g bridge,
l o n g forecastle a n d p o o p a n d t h e i r e n d b u l k h e a d s .
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 heads.
2.4.2.7.1 F o r a l l ships, i n c l u d i n g passenger ships,
a u t o m a t i c a i r p i p e 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 designs w h e r e t h e i n n e r parts c a n n o t
be p r o p e r l y inspected f r o m outside, t h i s s h a l l i n c l u d e
r e m o v a l o f t h e h e a d f r o m t h e a i r pipe. 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 p a i d t o t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e z i n c c o a t i n g 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 heads, parts o f a i r
pipes located a b o v e t h e deck s h a l l b e cleaned a n d
subjected t o e x t e r n a l a n d i n t e r n a l 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 s h a l l be
carried o u t .
2.4.2.8 S u r v e y o f a i r a n d v e n t pipes.
2.4.2.8.1 I n t h i s Chapter, 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 c l o s i n g
devices located o n exposed decks i n t h e f o r w a r d p a r t o f
t h e 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 ship types o f l e n g t h 8 0 m a n d m o r e that are
contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 ,
built i n non-compliance w i t h the R S Rules for Construct i o n , issue 2 0 0 5 , a n d the requirements o f I A C S U R S 2 7 ,
w h e r e t h e h e i g h t o f t h e exposed deck i n w a y o f a i r a n d
v e n t pipes w i t h i n 0 , 2 5 Z from t h e f o r w a r d perpendicular
is less t h a n 0 , L L o r 2 2 m a b o v e t h e s u m m e r l o a d
w a t e r l i n e , w h i c h e v e r is t h e lesser;
.2 b u l k carriers, ore carriers, c o m b i n a t i o n carriers (as
defined i n 2.2.7 o f 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
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
that are contracted f o r construction p r i o r t o 1 January 2 0 0 4
a n d d o n o t m e e t the requirements o f I A C S U R S 2 7 , w h e r e
air a n d v e n t pipes serve the spaces f o r w a r d o f the c o l l i s i o n
b u l k h e a d o r e x t e n d o v e r this l i n e aftwards.
T a b l e 2.4.2.7.1
S u r v e y requirements for automatic pipe heads at special surveys

Special survey N o . l
A g e S 5
1,2
1. T w o a i r p i p e h e a d s , o n e p o r t a n d o n e starboard,
located o n the exposed decks i n the f o r w a r d 0,25,
p r e f e r a b l y a i r pipes s e r v i n g ballast t a n k s
2. T w o a i r p i p e h e a d s ' , o n e p o r t a n d o n e starboard,
o n exposed decks, s e r v i n g spaced a f t o f 0,25,
p r e f e r a b l y a i r pipes s e r v i n g ballast t a n k s
1
5 < age ^ 1 0
S p e c i a l s u r v e y N o . 3 a n d subsequent
A g e > 10
1,2
1. A l l a i r p i p e h e a d s located o n t h e exposed 1. A l l a i r p i p e heads located o n t h e

decks i n t h e f o r w a r d 0,25
exposed d e c k s
2. A t least 2 0 p e r cent o f a i r p i p e h e a d s ' o n the
e x p o s e d decks s e r v i n g spaces a f t o f 0,25,
p r e f e r a b l y air pipes s e r v i n g ballast t a n k s
3
^ h e selection o f a i r p i p e heads t o b e s u r v e y e d is left t o t h e attending surveyor.

A c c o r d i n g t o the results o f t h i s survey, the s u r v e y o r m a y r e q u i r e the s u r v e y o f o t h e r heads located o n the exposed decks.
E x c l u s i o n s h a l l be m a d e f o r t h e a i r pipes replaced i n t h e p r e v i o u s 5-years p e r i o d , i f i t is c o n f i r m e d b y t h e d o c u m e n t s .
2
3
2.4.2.8.3 A i r a n d v e n t pipes, a n d t h e i r c l o s i n g
devices s h a l l b e c h e c k e d f o r 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 1.4.6, P a r t V I I I " S y s t e m s a n d P i p i n g "
o f the Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s a t t h e f o l l o w i n g dates:
. 1 f o r ships specified i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 8 . 2 . 1 b y t h e t i m e o f
t h e ship d e l i v e r y o r t h e t i m e w h e n its c l a s s i f i c a t i o n b y t h e
R e g i s t e r i s c o m p l e t e d , as t h e case m a y b e ;
.2 f o r ships specified i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 8 . 2 . 2 a n d w h i c h w i l l b e
15 years o f age 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 u e
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 that
date, w h i c h e v e r i s t h e earliest;
10 years o f age o r m o r e , b u t less t h a n 15 years o n
1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 b y t h e d u e date o f t h e first special
s u r v e y after that date;
less t h a n 1 0 years 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 1 0 years o f age.
2.4.2.9 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 .
2.4.2.9.1 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r assessment 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 are g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 5 o f P a r t I
" G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " . G u i d a n c e o n t h e assessment o f
h u l l technical condition is given i n A p p e n d i x 2 .
2.4.2.9.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s P a r t a p p l y t o t h e
extent, as appropriate, d u r i n g a n n u a l , i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d
other surveys provided for b y the Rules.
2.4.2.9.3 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
is carried o u t b y m e a n s o f e x a m i n a t i o n s , thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d t i g h t n e s s tests u s i n g data f r o m
p r e v i o u s s u r v e y reports a n d data o n w e a r a n d damages
f o u n d d u r i n g service, repairs a n d replacements carried
o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( m a i n tenance records, ship reports, sketches a n d entries i n
d r a w i n g s , repair specifications, ship l o g s ) .
2.4.2.9.4 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 o u t e r
s h e l l plates, b u l k h e a d s , b o x k e e l girders, deck a n d i n n e r
b o t t o m p l a t i n g , sea chest a n d c h a i n b o x p l a n k i n g , t r u n k s
a n d o t h e r c o m p a r t m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t u p o n t h e
results o f s u r v e y o u t s i d e a n d i n s i d e o f spaces.
2.4.2.9.5 F o r assessment o f t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t results o f t h e h u l l structures o f t h e ship b u i l t i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r r u l e s , w e a r rates s h a l l b e
used depending o n t h e as-built thicknesses according t o
Appendix 2.
2.4.2.9.6 F o r assessment o f t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t results o f t h e h u l l structures o f t h e ship classed o r
transferred from a class o f A C S n o n - I A C S m e m b e r ,
and built i n non-compliance w i t h the Rules f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l scantlings o f h u l l
m e m b e r s shall be used, derived f r o m t h e values
calculated according t o t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n .
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 structures s h a l l b e
carried o u t o n l y after d e t e r m i n a 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 scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s 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 3.2.3.4 o f t h e present Part.
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2.4.2.9.7 F o r assessment o f t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t results o f t h e h u l l structures o f t h e ship b u i l t i n

c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e rules o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r
( o t h e r t h a n R S ) , transferred from a class o f A C S
I A C S m e m b e r , d u r i n g f u r t h e r o p e r a t i o n i n t h e R S class
after transfer o f class, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r rates o f t h e
l o o s i n g society f r o m w h i c h a ship w a s transferred m a y b e
applied except f o r ships s u r v e y e d according t o t h e E S P .
F o r ships surveyed according t o t h e E S P t h e decision
o n possible application o f the permissible w e a r rates o f the
loosing society d u r i n g t h e n e x t prescribed surveys after
transfer o f class shall b e t a k e n b y t h e R H O i n each
particular case d u r i n g assignment o f conditions o f transfer
to t h e R S class. C a l c u l a t i o n o f t h e permissible residual
scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s based o n values calculated
according t o the R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n shall b e made b y a
competent organization f o r a l l h u l l members regulated b y
the R u l e s f o r Construction, a n d i t shall b e submitted t o
R H O f o r a p p r o v a l n o t less t h a n 1 m o n t h p r i o r t o
submission o f the E S P t o t h e R H O f o r review.
F o r assessment o f t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t results
o f h u l l structures t h e s h i p o w n e r m a y u s e p e r m i s s i b l e
r e s i d u a l scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s based o n t h e v a l u e s
calculated according t o t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n u p o n
special agreement w i t h t h e R H O . C a l c u l a t i o n s s h a l l b e
made b y the competent organization and approved b y the
R H O . T h e s u m m a r y table o f permissible residual
scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s as a part o f c a l c u l a t i o n s h a l l
be translated i n E n g l i s h .
2.4.2.9.8 R e n e w a l o f class t o t h e ships o f restricted
areas o f n a v i g a t i o n R I , R 2 , R 2 - R S N , R 2 - R S N ( 4 , 5 ) a n d
R 3 - R S N o f 15 years o f age a n d m o r e 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 R e g i s t e r i s possible, p r o v i d e d that t h e
shipowner submits the mathematical substantiation o f the
ship's h u l l p r o p e r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g
5-year service.
The mathematical substantiation developed b y the
competent organization a n d approved b y R H O shall be
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e s u r v e y o r o n b o a r d t h e ship p r i o r t o
c o m p l e t i o n o f r e n e w a l s u r v e y . U p o n agreement w i t h t h e
R H O the terms o f the document submission m a y be
extended, p r o v i d e d t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s are m e t :
t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l b e n o t i f i e d that i f t h e results o f
t h e o v e r a l l l o n g i t u d i n a l strength checks a r e i n s u f f i c i e n t ,
t h e ship's h u l l s h a l l b e adequately strengthened w i t h i n
t h e t e r m s agreed w i t h t h e R H O ( e . g . i n s t a l l a t i o n o f
a d d i t i o n a l l o n g i t u d i n a l s o r s t r e n g t h e n i n g stripes i n
compliance w i t h Chapter 5.2 o f A p p e n d i x 2);
p r i o r t o c o m p l e t i o n o f r e n e w a l (special) survey o f the
ship, a s h i p o w n e r o r a n authorized representative o f a
s h i p o w n e r shall s u b m i t t o the R S s u r v e y o r a n evaluation o f
loss o f the deck a n d b o t t o m sectional area i n measured
cross-sections determined b y the R u l e s . T h e deck sectional
area shall include the deck plating, sheerstrake, continuous
c o a m i n g , i f any, as w e l l as longitudinals and strengthening
strips installed o n t h e above m e n t i o n e d h u l l members.
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T h e b o t t o m sectional area shall include the b o t t o m plating,

b i l g e strake, as w e l l as l o n g i t u d i n a l stiffeners a n d
strengthening strips installed o n t h e b o t t o m I n case t h e
strengthening strips are installed o n t h e inner b o t t o m
plating, t h e sectional area shall additionally include t h e
inner b o t t o m plating, as w e l l as longitudinal stiffeners o f the
inner b o t t o m plating, b o t t o m centre girder, stringers a n d
strengthening strips installed o n the i n n e r b o t t o m plating;
i n case o f t h e sectional area loss b y 10 p e r cent o f asb u i l t v a l u e o r less, t h e m a t h e m a t i c a l s u b s t a n t i a t i o n o f
sufficient strength m a y b e submitted t o R H O f o r
a p p r o v a l n o t later t h a n 1 m o n t h from t h e date o f s u r v e y
completion;
i n case o f t h e s e c t i o n a l area loss b y m o r e t h a n 10 p e r
cent o f as-built v a l u e , t h e m a t h e m a t i c a l s u b s t a n t i a t i o n o f
sufficient strength s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R S s u r v e y o r
o n b o a r d t h e ship p r i o r t o s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n .
F o r c o n c u r r e n t assessment o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
the h u l l structures during thickness measurements
( e x c l u d i n g i n i t i a l classification), t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thicknesses o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r s m a y b e used (calculated
i n the previous mathematical substantiation).
A t the surveyor's discretion, thickness measurements
m a y b e extended b e y o n d prescribed b y t h e R u l e s
depending o n t h e actual c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l structures.
2.4.2.10 R e p a i r s .
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 f t h e s u r v e y o r , m a y affect t h e ship structural, w a t e r t i g h t
or weathertight integrity, shall be promptly a n d
t h o r o u g h l y repaired.
A r e a s t o b e considered i n c l u d e :
side s h e l l frames, t h e i r e n d attachments a n d adjacent
shell plating;
deck structure a n d deck p l a t i n g ;
b o t t o m structure a n d b o t t o m p l a t i n g ;
watertight o r oiltight bulkheads;
h a t c h covers a n d h a t c h c o a m i n g s ;
w e l d connections b e t w e e n air pipes a n d deck plating;
air p i p e heads i n s t a l l e d o n t h e e x p o s e d decks;
v e n t i l a t o r s , i n c l u d i n g c l o s i n g devices.
F o r l o c a t i o n s w h e r e adequate r e p a i r facilities are n o t
a v a i l a b l e , 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 a l l o w t h e ship t o
proceed d i r e c t l y t o a repair facility. T h i s m a y r e q u i r e
discharging t h e cargo and/or t e m p o r a r y repairs f o r t h e
intended voyage.
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 a n d o f a localized nature w h i c h does n o t
affect t h e ship's structural integrity, consideration m a y b e
g i v e n b y the R S s u r v e y o r t o a l l o w a n appropriate t e m p o r a r y
repair to restore watertight o r weather t i g h t integrity a n d
i m p o s e a C o n d i t i o n o f Class to carry o u t permanent repair
w i t h i n a specific t i m e l i m i t agreed w i t h t h e R S B r a n c h
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 Guidelines. F o r E S P ships

(chemical tankers, b u l k carriers and o i l tankers) the t e r m o f
f u l f i l l m e n t o f t h e permanent repair o f t h e part o f t h e
structure r e p a i r e d t e m p o r a r i l y s h a l l b e agreed w i t h
the R H O , a n d , i f necessary, w i t h t h e ship's F l a g State
Maritime Administration.
2.4.2.10.2 A d d i t i o n a l l y , w h e n a survey results i n t h e
identification o f structural defects o r corrosion, either o f
w h i c h , i n the o p i n i o n o f the surveyor, m a y i m p a i r the ship
fitness f o r continued service, r e m e d i a l measures shall b e
i m p l e m e n t e d before the ship continues i n service.
2.4.2.11 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 .
D u r i n g survey o f loading instruments the requirem e n t s o f 2.2.2.5 s h a l l b e m e t .
2.4.3 S h i p ' s a r r a n g e m e n t s , e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t
2.4.3.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.3.1.1 A t special s u r v e y o f t h e ship, t h e l i s t o f
i t e m s o f ship's arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t , t h e i r
completeness, design, a r r a n g e m e n t a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n , as
w e l l as specified characteristics s h a l l b e checked f o r t h e i r
compliance w i t h the requirements o f the Rules f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships. A t
t h a t 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 i t e m s s h a l l b e assessed
a n d t h e i r defects revealed.
2.4.3.1.2 T h e s u r v e y o f ship's arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t subject t o t h e R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l superv i s i o n , w h i c h design i s n o t regulated b y t h e R u l e s , s h a l l
be carried o u t 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
specified b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n each case.
2.4.3.1.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e ship, those i t e m s m a y
n o t b e s u r v e y e d f o r t h e second t i m e , w h i c h h a v e b e e n
s u r v e y e d i n t h e necessary scope w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s b e f o r e
t h e date o f t h e special survey.
W h e r e , d u e t o s o m e reasons, c e r t a i n i t e m s s h a l l b e
s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y b e f o r e t h e d u e date o f p e r i o d i c a l
survey, t h e date o f ship s u b m i t t i n g f o r occasional s u r v e y
w i t h regard t o these i t e m s s h a l l b e established.
2.4.3.1.4 F o r ship's arrangements, e q u i p m e n t n e w l y
i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d , a n d f o r o u t f i t t a k e n o n b o a r d , as w e l l
as i n case o f t h e i r replacement, d o c u m e n t s t e s t i f y i n g t o
t h e products m a n u f a c t u r e s u p e r v i s i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r
shall be submitted.
I f ship's arrangements a n d e q u i p m e n t a r e n e w l y
i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d o r as-repaired, t h e tests s h a l l b e
conducted, w h i c h a r e prescribed f o r t h e case o f t h e i r
manufacture a n d installation o n board.
2.4.3.1.5 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e survey, ship's
arrangements, equipment a n d outfit shall b e prepared
accordingly, a n d access, opening-up and/or d i s m a n t l i n g
shall b e ensured w h e r e necessary. I t e m s to undergo survey
and operational testing shall b e submitted i n w o r k i n g order.
2.4.3.1.6 T h e e x t e n t o f i n d i v i d u a l e x a m i n a t i o n s ,
m e a s u r e m e n t s , checks a n d tests s h a l l b e specified b y t h e
R e g i s t e r p r o c e e d i n g from t h e r e l e v a n t p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s
C h a p t e r a n d w i t h d u e regard t o t h e p a r t i c u l a r s u r v e y
conditions.
T h e extent o f examinations a n d measurements

stipulated b y this Chapter and o f associated openings-up
a n d d i s m a n t l i n g m a y b e changed b y t h e s u r v e y o r i n each
case w i t h due regard t o t h e design, service l i f e , results o f
t h e p r e v i o u s survey, repairs a n d replacements effected
earlier, as w e l l t h e results o f s u r v e y i n r e a d i l y accessible
places a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing.
2.4.3.1.7 Unless specifically stipulated b y this
Chapter, t h e s u r v e y o f m a c h i n e r y , c y l i n d e r s , systems
a n d p i p i n g , electrical e q u i p m e n t f o r m i n g part o f ship's
arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t s h a l l b e carried o u t
i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f the relevant
chapters o f these R u l e s .
2.4.3.2 C l o s u r e s o f openings i n h u l l , superstructures
a n d deckhouses.
2.4.3.2.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d extent o f checks (tests) o f
closures o f openings i n h u l l , superstructures and deckhouses
during survey o f the ship is g i v e n i n Table 2 . 1 . 1 .
2.4.3.2.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y t o b e e x a m i n e d a n d checked
(tested) f o r tightness are h a t c h a n d m a n h o l e covers o n t h e
o p e n area o f freeboard deck a n d enclosed superstruc
tures, as w e l l as i n s i d e superstructures, w h i c h a r e n o t
enclosed; closures o f b o w , side a n d aft o p e n i n g s i n h u l l ;
c o m p a n i o n hatches, s k y l i g h t s a n d v e n t i l a t i n g t r u n k s ;
scuttles; covers o f v e n t p i p e c o a m i n g s o n freeboard a n d
superstructure decks a n d deckhouses.
H a t c h covers i n 'tweendeck spaces shall be examined.
2.4.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s .
H a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d as
follows:
.1 a thorough inspection o f the items listed
i n 2 . 2 . 3 . 8 , i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f h a t c h c o v e r
p l a t i n g a n d h a t c h c o a m i n g p l a t i n g , s h a l l b e carried out;
.2 c h e c k i n g o f t h e satisfactory o p e r a t i o n o f a l l
mechanically-operated hatch covers shall b e made,
including:
s t o w a g e a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
proper f i t a n d efficiency o f sealing i n closed
condition;
operational testing o f hydraulic and p o w e r compo
nents, w i r e s , chains a n d l i n k drives;
.3 c h e c k i n g o f t h e effectiveness o f sealing arrange
m e n t s o f a l l h a t c h covers b y hose testing o r e q u i v a l e n t
2.4.3.2.4 Watertight b u l k h e a d and side p o r t doors, b o w
and stern v i s o r doors f o r loading vehicles are 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 as hatch cover drives, shall b e operationally tested.
S l i d i n g doors shall b e additionally tested w i t h a feeler
gauge. T h e feeler gauge o f 0,05 m m i n length shall n o t
penetrate t h r o u g h the entire perimeter o f sealing.
2.4.3.2.5 M e t a l h a t c h covers o n t h e freeboard a n d
superstructure decks, d o o r s o f b o w , side a n d after
openings i n h u l l exposed t o sea s h a l l b e tightness tested
together w i t h t h e i r sealing a n d securing devices b y hose
testing.
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2.4.3.2.6 D u r i n g survey, the thorough examination

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
s h a l l b e carried out. T h e 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 located b e l o w t h e w a t e r l i n e s h a l l b e
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 C h a p t e r 2 . 5 ) .
2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 7 W h e n assessing 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 s h a l l b e g u i d e d b y t h e w e a r standards
f o r h u l l structures (refer t o 2 . 4 . 2 . 9 ) .
T h e application o f damaged or rotten w o o d e n hatch
covers i s n o t p e r m i t t e d , as w e l l as o f h a t c h tarpaulins
where damaged or 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 covers,
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 f o r l o a d i n g v e h i c l e s , w h i c h tightness i s
ensured b y m e a n s o f r u b b e r o r o t h e r sealing a n d securing
devices, scuttles, w a t e r t i g h t d o o r s i n superstructures,
deckhouses, e n g i n e r o o m t r u n k s a n d b u l k h e a d s i s 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, c l o s i n g devices a n d d i s t o r t i o n 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 deck
(IACS 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 covers o n t h e f o r e
deck" i n t h e c o n t e x t o f t h i s C h a p t e r o f t h e R u l e s m e a n s
h a t c h covers o f 2,5 m a n d less i n area located o n t h e
exposed f o r e deck o f a ship w i t h i n 0,25L f r o m t h e f o r e
perpendicular.
2.4.3.2.9.2 T h e present 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
f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , b u i l t i n
non-compliance w i t h the Rules for the Classification and
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 , issue 2 0 0 5 , a n d n o t
meeting I A C S U R S26, where the height o f the exposed
deck i n w a y o f t h e h a t c h is less t h a n 0,lL 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 is t h e lesser;
.2 b u l k carriers, o r e carriers, c o m b i n a t i o n carriers (as
d e f i n e d i n 2.2.7 o f 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
general d r y cargo ships ( e x c l u d i n g c o n t a i n e r 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 c o n s t r u c t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 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 e x t e n d o v e r t h i s l i n e aftwards.
2.4.3.2.9.3 S m a l l h a t c h covers o n t h e f o r e deck,
e x c e p t i n g hatches o f e m e r g e n c y e x i t s , s h a l l b e c h e c k e d
f o r 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 7 . 7 . 2 , P a r t 1
"Equipment, Arrangements and Outfit" o f the Rules for
the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
at t h e f o l l o w i n g dates:
.1 o n ships d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 , b y t h e 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 is t h e case;
.2 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
15 years o f age 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 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 t h a t date,
w h i c h e v e r is t h e earlier;
2
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10 years o f age o r m o r e , b u t less t h a n 1 5 years o n
1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , b y t h e date o f t h e first special s u r v e y
after t h a t date;
less t h a n 10 years 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 covers o n t h e f o r e deck o f
t h e ship, w h i c h a r e used f o r e m e r g e n c y e x i t , s h a l l b e
checked f o r 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 7.7.2.5,
P a r t 1 " E q u i p m e n t , A r r a n g e m e n t s a n d O u t f i t " o f t h e
Rules f o r t h e Classification and Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , at t h e f o l l o w i n g dates:
. 1 o n ships d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 , b y t h e 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 is t h e case;
.2 o n ships d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 , b y t h e dates
established i n compliance w i t h 2.4.3.2.9.3.2
t o 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 is t h e earlier.
2.4.3.3 R u d d e r a n d steering 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 checks (tests) f o r
t h e r u d d e r a n d steering gear d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e 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 blade, steering a n d
fixed n o z z l e s o f p r o p e l l e r s , r u d d e r a n d steering n o z z l e
stocks, r u d d e r a x l e , r u d d e r p i n t l e s a n d bearings, r u d d e r
t u b e a n d s t e e r i n g gear a r e subject t o a t h o r o u g h
examination i n dry dock w i t h measurements o f bearing
clearances a n d d r o p p i n g o f t h e r u d d e r a n d steering
n o z z l e . D u r i n g t h i s survey, t h e s e c u r i t y o f c o m p o n e n t
l o c k i n g ( n u t s , p i n t l e s , l i n e r s , c o u p l i n g b o l t s , etc.) s h a l l be
checked.
2.4.3.3.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e ship, t h e r u d d e r a n d
steering gear s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y 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
steering gear. R u d d e r stops a n d steering n o z z l e stops are
subject t o e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n .
T h e r u d d e r a n d steering gear o p e r a t i o n b y t h e m a i n
steering gear s h a l l b e checked at t h e m a x i m u m o p e r a t i n g
draught a n d f u l l ahead speed, as w e l l as m e d i u m astern
speed. I n case t e s t i n g a t m a x i m u m o p e r a t i n g d r a u g h t i s
n o t possible, a l t e r n a t i v e t e s t i n g c o n d i t i o n s subject t o
special a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r m a y b e used. T h e
r u d d e r a n d steering gear o p e r a t i o n b y t h e a u x i l i a r y
steering gear s h a l l b e checked at t h e m a x i m u m o p e r a t i n g
draught a n d ahead speed e q u a l t o h a l f t h e ship m a x i m u m
speed, b u t n o t less t h a n 7 k n o t s . D u r i n g these tests t h e
t u r n i n g t i m e a n d h e l m angles f o r r u d d e r o r steering
n o z z l e s h a l l b e checked, as w e l l as correct readings o f
t h e r u d d e r o r steering n o z z l e angle indicators a n d t h e
absence o f r u d d e r o r steering n o z z l e b l a d e drift w h e n
t h e y are k e p t i n h a r d - o v e r p o s i t i o n a t e i t h e r side.
T h e s u r v e y o f t h e r u d d e r stock, r u d d e r blade, r u d d e r
a n d steering gear bearings a n d j o i n t s w i t h o u t d i s m a n t l i n g
m a y be a l l o w e d u n d e r t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s :
r u d d e r a n d s t e e r i n g gear d e s i g n p e r m i t t i n g f o r
b e a r i n g clearance m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d b e a r i n g e x a m i n a
t i o n . I n t h i s case, p a r t i a l d i s m a n t l i n g m a y b e necessary
( r e m o v a l o f covers, s m a l l hatches, etc.);
t h e s u r v e y o r r e s e r v i n g t h e right t o r e q u i r e u n i t s t o be
opened u p , rudder blade pressurization a n d other
a d d i t i o n a l operations i f doubts arise as a result o f t h e
survey, c o n c e r n i n g t h e u n i t c o n d i t i o n assessment;
the design o f pintle corrosion protection permits
c h e c k i n g its t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n ;
rudder stocks a n d p i n t l e s w e r e n o t m a n u f a c t u r e d a n d
repaired u s i n g b u i l d - u p w e l d i n g ; o t h e r w i s e t h e y s h a l l be
subject t o p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y i n n o t m o r e t h a n 5 years w i t h
m a n d a t o r y flaw i n s p e c t i o n o f t h e b u i l t - u p area.
Parts o f suspended r u d d e r j o i n t s w i t h r u d d e r s t o c k
are subject t o a t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n d u r i n g each special
s u r v e y o f t h e r u d d e r a n d steering gear i n dock.
D u r i n g a l l types o f c h e c k i n g o f t h e r u d d e r a n d
steering gear u n d e r w a y , t h e rudder o r steering n o z z l e
s h a l l b e f u l l y submerged.
2.4.3.3.4 W h e n repairing or replacing the plating o f
p r o f i l e rudders a n d steering n o z z l e s , t h e y s h a l l be tested
f o r tightness.
2.4.3.3.5 W h e n assessing 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 r u d d e r a n d steering gear d u r i n g survey, t h e f o l l o w i n g
s h a l l b e considered:
average w e a r o f p l a t i n g o f t h e r u d d e r blade, steering
a n d fixed n o z z l e s s h a l l n o t exceed 1/4 o f t h e as-built
thickness;
stressed parts ( i n c l u d i n g chains a n d steering-line
r o d s ) w i t h t h e average w e a r 1/10 o f t h e as-built thickness
o r d i a m e t e r a n d a b o v e , as w e l l as those h a v i n g cracks o r
r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s are n o t p e r m i t t e d f o r a p p l i c a t i o n ;
steel rope o f the steering gear s y s t e m shall be replaced
i f the n u m b e r o f b r o k e n w i r e s is 1/10 o f their total n u m b e r
o r above at a n y p o i n t o f its length equal t o eight t i m e s the
diameter, and i f the rope is excessively deformed.
R e d u c t i o n o f t h e r u d d e r stock, p i n t l e s a n d r u d d e r
a x l e d i a m e t e r t o v a l u e s b e l o w those stipulated 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 SeaG o i n g S h i p s is n o t p e r m i t t e d .
P e r m i s s i b l e clearances f o r t h e s u p p o r t i n g u n i t s o f t h e
r u d d e r s h a l l b e i n each case established c o n s i d e r i n g t h e i r
as-built t h i c k n e s s a n d j o i n t design.
W h e r e t h e r u d d e r stock is t w i s t e d b y 5 o r m o r e , its
a p p l i c a t i o n m a y b e o n l y p e r m i t t e d subject t o a n n e a l i n g
a n d t o sector o r t i l l e r t r a n s p l a n t a t i o n t o a n e w k e y . I f
t w i s t e d b y 15 o r m o r e , a n d i f cracks a r e f o u n d , t h e
r u d d e r stock s h a l l b e replaced.
F o u n d a t i o n s o f steering gear d r i v e s s h a l l b e replaced
i f t h e i r e l e m e n t s a r e w o r n 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e as-built
thickness a n d m o r e .
2 . 4 . 3 . 4 A n c h o r arrangement.
2 . 4 . 3 . 4 . 1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d e x t e n t o f checks (tests) o f
t h e a n c h o r a r r a n g e m e n t d u r i n g special s u r v e y o f t h e ship
is g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 .
2.4.3.4.2 A n c h o r s a n d h a w s e pipes, chain cables a n d

w i r e ropes, stoppers a n d devices f o r releasing t h e i n b o a r d
end o f chain cable shall b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d . M e a n s f o r
drainage o f the chain lockers shall b e operationally tested.
A n c h o r chains shall be r o l l e d from the chain locker, cleaned
and arranged f o r e x a m i n a t i o n , anchors shall b e also cleaned
and l a i d d o w n f o r e x a m i n a t i o n . A n c h o r s and anchor chains
shall b e checked f o r completeness.
2.4.3.4.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e ship, t h e a n c h o r
a r r a n g e 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, a n d t h e
a n c h o r - h o i s t i n g speed s h a l l b e checked. Besides, t h e
o p e r a t i o n o f stoppers a n d t h e device f o r releasing t h e
i n b o a r d e n d o f c h a i n cable s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.3.4.4 O p e r a t i o n a l testing o f t h e a n c h o r arrange
m e n t s h a l l b e carried o u t b y d r o p p i n g a n d h o i s t i n g o f
anchors at a d e p t h o f n o t less t h a n 4 0 m . H o w e v e r w h e r e
t h e m a x i m u m d e p t h i n t h e ship's restricted area o f
n a v i g a t i o n i s less t h a n 4 0 m , t h e testing m a y b e carried
o u t a t t h e m a x i m u m depth.
2.4.3.4.5 W h e n c h e c k i n g t h e spare parts o f t h e
anchor arrangement, t h e requirement f o r p r o v i d i n g t h e
t h i r d (spare) a n c h o r o n b o a r d m a y b e o m i t t e d .
2.4.3.4.6 S t a r t i n g from t h e second special survey,
a n c h o r chains s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d . I f t h e average d i a m e t e r
o f c h a i n l i n k s i s less t h a n p e r m i t t e d , c h a i n lengths s h a l l
b e replaced.
t h e a n c h o r arrangement, t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e c o n s i
dered:
a n c h o r c h a i n l i n k s , as w e l l as s w i v e l , shackle a n d
a n c h o r c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l b e replaced i f t h e i r average
d i a m e t e r i n t h e m o s t w o r n - o u t area i s reduced b y
12 p e r cent a n d m o r e o f t h e i n i t i a l n o m i n a l diameter, a n d
also i f cracks a n d d e f o r m a t i o n s are revealed. T h e average
d i a m e t e r s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d as a h a l f - s u m o f t h e
m i n i m u m d i a m e t e r o f a l i n k o r c o m p o n e n t cross s e c t i o n
and the diameter measured perpendicularly w i t h i n the
s a m e section;
the application o f chain links w i t h fallen o u t o r
w e a k e n e d studs i s n o t p e r m i t t e d ; w h e n r e p a i r i n g s u c h
l i n k s , w e a k e n e d steel studs m a y b e strengthened a l o n g
t h e i r p e r i m e t e r b y electric w e l d i n g at o n e e n d o f t h e s t u d
o r b y t h e l i n k squeezing;
w h e r e a c h a i n length i s f o u n d t o contain l i n k s w i t h
s m a l l cracks o r fractures n o t i n w a y o f w e l d e d j o i n t s , such
chain length, after the defective l i n k s h a v e been replaced,
shall b e heat-treated i n compliance w i t h t h e procedure
specified b y the repairing w o r k s ; after the heat treatment the
chain length shall b e tested b y a p r o o f load;
a steel r o p e s h a l l b e replaced i f t h e n u m b e r o f b r o k e n
w i r e s i s 1/10 a n d m o r e o f t h e i r t o t a l n u m b e r at a n y p o i n t
o f its l e n g t h equal t o e i g h t t i m e s t h e diameter, o r i f t h e
w i r e d i a m e t e r i s reduced b y 4 0 p e r cent a n d m o r e as
c o m p a r e d t o t h e i n i t i a l v a l u e as a r e s u l t o f t h e surface
w e a r o r c o r r o s i o n , as w e l l as w h e r e t h e r o p e i s
excessively deformed;
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w h e r e a f l u k e angle r e l a t i v e t o t h e s h a n k i s changed
b y 5 0 p e r cent, p i n s a n d s h a n k h o l e s w e a r a m o u n t s t o
10 p e r cent a n d m o r e , o r i f these c o m p o n e n t s are
cracked, t h e a n c h o r s h a l l b e replaced.
Foundations o f anchor arrangement drives shall be
replaced i f t h e i r e l e m e n t s are w o r n 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e asb u i l t thickness a n d m o r e .
2.4.3.5 M o o r i n g arrangement.
2.4.3.5.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , t h e
m a c h i n e r y , systems, electrical e q u i p m e n t f o r m i n g part
o f the m o o r i n g arrangement shall be thoroughly
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.
2.4.3.5.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y , b o l l a r d s , h a w s e pipes,
fairleads, ropes a n d o t h e r e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e e x t e r n a l l y
examined.
2.4.3.5.3 W h e n assessing the technical c o n d i t i o n o f the
m o o r i n g arrangement, the f o l l o w i n g shall b e considered:
a steel m o o r i n g rope shall b e replaced i f the n u m b e r o f
b r o k e n w i r e s is 1/10 and m o r e o f their total n u m b e r at any
point o f its length equal t o eight times the diameter, o r i f the
w i r e diameter is reduced b y 4 0 p e r cent a n d m o r e as
compared t o the initial value as a result o f the surface w e a r o r
corrosion, as w e l l as w h e n the rope is excessively deformed;
fibre ropes a n d s y n t h e t i c ropes s h a l l b e replaced i f
t h e i r y a r n s a r e t o r n , t h e ropes are r o t t e n , e x c e s s i v e l y
w o r n o r deformed;
r o l l e r s o f fairleads, g u i d e r o l l e r s , b o l l a r d s , h a w s e
pipes a n d w a r p i n g d r u m s s h a l l b e free o f excessive w e a r ,
scores o r o t h e r damages.
Foundations o f m o o r i n g arrangement drives shall be
replaced i f t h e i r e l e m e n t s are w o r n 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e asb u i l t thickness a n d m o r e .
T h e t o t a l c o r r o s i o n a d d i t i o n f o r b o t h sides o f t h e h u l l
s u p p o r t i n g structure o f t h e m o o r i n g appliance s h a l l b e
n o t m o r e t h a n 2 m m i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 4 . 3 . 5 , P a r t 1
"Equipment, Arrangements and Outfit" o f the Rules f o r
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships
f o r a l l ships, except those specified i n t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers and C o m m o n
Structural Rules for D o u b l e H u l l O i l Tankers.
2.4.3.6 T o w i n g arrangement.
2.4.3.6.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d e x t e n t o f checks f o r t h e
t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t d u r i n g special s u r v e y o f t h e ship i s
2.4.3.6.2 D u r i n g survey, t h e machinery, systems,
electrical equipment f o r m i n g part o f the t o w i n g arrangement
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 a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.3.6.3 T o w h o o k s c o m p l e t e w i t h t h e i r r e m o t e
c o n t r o l s a n d o v e r l o a d p r o t e c t i o n devices, t o w i n g r a i l s ,
t o w i n g arches, cable stoppers, b o l l a r d s , t o w i n g bitts,
h a w s e pipes a n d t o w lines 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 .
T h e remote controls o f the t o w h o o k shall be
2.4.3.6.4 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
tankers, o i l tankers ( > 6 0 C), c o m b i n a t i o n carriers, gas
carriers a n d c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s o f 2 0 0 0 0 t o n s d e a d w e i g h t
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a n d m o r 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 pennants,
c h a f i n g gear, fairleads, s t r o n g p o i n t s a n d r o l l e r pedestals
shall b e thoroughly examined during t h e survey a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, w h e r e practicable.
2.4.3.6.5 I n the assessment o f the technical c o n d i t i o n o f
the t o w i n g arrangement, the f o l l o w i n g shall b e considered:
a steel t o w l i n e s h a l l b e replaced i f t h e n u m b e r o f
b r o k e n w i r e s i s 1/10 a n d m o r e o f t h e i r t o t a l n u m b e r a t
a n y p o i n t o f its l e n g t h e q u a l t o e i g h t t i m e s t h e diameter,
as w e l l as w h e r e t h e t o w l i n e i s e x c e s s i v e l y d e f o r m e d ;
r e g a r d i n g t h e c h a f i n g gear f o r m i n g part o f t h e
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 t h e ships, specified
i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 6 . 4 , t h e standards f o r a n c h o r c h a i n w e a r a n d
defects i n 2.4.3.4.7 s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d ;
a f i b r e r o p e s h a l l b e replaced i f its y a r n s are b r o k e n ,
the rope is rotten, has excessively w o r n o r deformed;
h o o k s , b o l l a r d s , t o w i n g b i t t s a n d h a w s e pipes s h a l l
b e free o f excessive w e a r , scores o r o t h e r damages.
F o u n d a t i o n s o f t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t drives s h a l l b e
replaced i f t h e i r elements are w o r n 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e asb u i l t thickness a n d m o r e .
2.4.3.7 S i g n a l masts.
2.4.3.7.1 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e ship, s i g n a l masts a n d
their rigging shall be thoroughly examined.
s i g n a l masts a n d t h e i r r i g g i n g , t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e
considered:
average w e a r o f steel m a s t plates s h a l l n o t exceed
1/5 o f t h e as-built thickness;
w o o d e n masts s h a l l b e replaced i f r o t t e n b y 1/10 a n d
m o r e o f t h e i r cross-sectional area;
a p p l i c a t i o n o f stressed c o m p o n e n t s h a v i n g a n
average w e a r o f 1/10 a n d m o r e o f t h e i r as-built thickness
or diameter is not permitted;
a steel r o p e s h a l l b e replaced i f t h e n u m b e r o f b r o k e n
w i r e s i s 1/10 a n d m o r e o f t h e i r t o t a l n u m b e r at a n y p o i n t
o f its l e n g t h e q u a l t o e i g h t t i m e s t h e diameter, as w e l l as
where the rope i s excessively w o r n o r deformed.
2.4.3.8 E q u i p m e n t o f b u l k cargo h o l d s .
2.4.3.8.1 F i x e d e q u i p m e n t f o r b u l k cargo separation
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 d u r i n g each special s u r v e y
o f t h e ship.
2.4.3.8.2 A b o a r d ships designed o r adapted f o r b u l k
cargo carriage, t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y s h a l l b e checked o f a n
a p p r o v e d b u l k cargo l o a d i n g p l a n a n d I n f o r m a t i o n o n
S t a b i l i t y ; besides, t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f f i x e d
e q u i p m e n t f o r b u l k cargo separation ( b u l k h e a d s , feeders,
arrangements f o r t h e i r securing t o t h e ship structures)
s h a l l b e assessed.
2.4.3.8.3 W h e n assessing t h e technical c o n d i t i o n o f
f i x e d equipment, the w e a r a n d damage standards relating t o
the ship's h u l l structures shall b e applied (refer t o 2.4.2.9).
2.3.4.9 E m e r g e n c y o u t f i t .
A t special s u r v e y o f t h e ship, e m e r g e n c y o u t f i t 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 a n d checked f o r completeness i n
accordance w i t h t h e ship's list o f e m e r g e n c y o u t f i t .
2.4.3.10 C a r g o securing e q u i p m e n t .
A t special s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , cargo s e c u r i n g
equipment i n c l u d i n g the securing equipment f o r containers
o n c o n t a i n e r ships a n d ships adapted f o r t h e carriage o f
containers, 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 i n t h e scope o f
i n i t i a l s u r v e y (refer t o 1.2.2.2).
2.4.4.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.4.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y o f fire p r o t e c t i o n i s carried
o u t at 5-years i n t e r v a l s t o b e d e t e r m i n e d from t h e date o f
t h e p r e v i o u s special ( o r i n i t i a l ) s u r v e y . T h e R e g i s t e r m a y
reduce t h i s p e r i o d i n v i e w o f t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
d e t e r i o r a t i o n o r d u e t o o t h e r reasons.
2.4.4.1.2 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
t h e fire p r o t e c t i o n i t e m s , w h i c h p u r p o s e a n d d e s i g n are
regulated b y t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
2.4.4.1.3 N e w i t e m s o f fire p r o t e c t i o n s h a l l b e
i n s t a l l e d o n ships i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e a p p r o v e d
technical documentation and under the Register technical
supervision. F o r n e w items t h e documents shall be
s u b m i t t e d as s t i p u l a t e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r T e c h n i c a l
Supervision during Construction o f Ships a n d Manufacture o f Materials and Products for Ships.
2.4.4.1.4 A f t e r repair a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n o f n e w i t e m s o f
fire p r o t e c t i o n o n ships, t h e tests s h a l l b e conducted as
stipulated f o r t h e i r m a n u f a c t u r e a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n o n b o a r d .
Tests s h a l l b e conducted i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e R u l e s 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
f o l l o w e d b y issue o f t h e r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t s .
A f t e r r e p a i r o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m s , t h e
h y d r a u l i c tests o f repaired i t e m s s h a l l b e conducted
( p i p i n g a n d fittings f o r c y l i n d e r s , reservoirs o r t a n k s ) a n d
f o r t h e a e r o s o l fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems tests s h a l l b e
conducted b y m e a n s o f s i m u l a t i n g t h e a c t u a t i o n o f t h e
s y s t e m w i t h t h e fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g a e r o s o l generators
being switched off.
C y l i n d e r s , r e s e r v o i r s , p i p i n g a n d fitting o f t h e c a r b o n
dioxide smothering system, freon extinguishing, f o a m
e x t i n g u i s h i n g u n d e r pressure, h y d r o p n e u m a t i c t a n k s o f
s p r i n k l e r s y s t e m s h a l l b e subject t o h y d r a u l i c testing
starting f r o m t h e second special s u r v e y a n d t h e n after
t w o i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n special s u r v e y s .
N e c e s s i t y o f 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 testing o f
t a n k s f o r storage o f freons 1 1 4 B 2 i s d e t e r m i n e d starting
from t h e t h i r d special s u r v e y u p o n t h e results o f e x t e r n a l
e x a m i n a t i o n a n d m e a s u r e m e n t o f t h e t a n k w a l l thickness.
2.4.4.1.5 D u r i n g survey fire protection items shall b e
prepared f o r survey w i t h access, opening-up o r dismantling.
A t t h e surveyor's request a l l required drawings, descriptions, diagrams, files and passports shall b e submitted.
2.4.4.1.6 D u r i n g s u r v e y i t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d w h e t h e r
t h e list o f fire p r o t e c t i o n i t e m s , t h e i r completeness,
s t r u c t u r e , a r r a n g e m e n t a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n , as w e l l as
specified characteristics c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f the Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f

Sea-Going Ships. T h e technical condition o f items shall
b e assessed i n order t o f i n d o u t possible defects.
2.4.4.2 S t r u c t u r a l fire p r o t e c t i o n .
D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e structural fire p r o t e c t i o n ,
t h e c o n d i t i o n o f i n s u l a t i o n o f fire-resistant a n d firer e t a r d i n g d i v i s i o n s a n d closures o f o p e n i n g s t h e r e i n s h a l l
b e checked; w h e r e necessary, certain areas o f c l a d d i n g
and insulation m a y be opened up.
T h e s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f closures i n c l u d i n g those w i t h
r e m o t e d r i v e , f i r e d o o r s , t r u n k s , v e n t i l a 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 a n d o t h e r o p e n i n g s
i n cargo a n d m a c h i n e r y spaces, i n t h e p u m p r o o m s , as
w e l l as t h e i r drives, s h a l l b e checked.
D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d t o t h e fact
w h e t h e r t h e r e l e v a n t structural, i n s u l a t i n g , finishing a n d
c o a t i n g m a t e r i a l s a r e applied i n order t o u s e n o n combustible, n o t readily ignitable, l o w
flame-spread
m a t e r i a l s , w h i c h are n o t hazardous as regards g e n e r a t i o n
o f excessive quantities o f s m o k e , t o x i c a n d e x p l o s i v e
products.
2.4.4.3 F i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems.
2.4.4.3.1 D u r i n g s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems t h e i r readiness f o r i m m e d i a t e
use, s e r v i c e a b i l i t y a n d r e t a i n i n g o f t h e i r rated capacity
2.4.4.3.2 W h e n w a t e r fire m a i n s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n
a l l y tested, s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f t h e r e m o t e starting o f fire
p u m p s , as w e l l as e m e r g e n c y fire p u m p t o g e t h e r w i t h i t s
sea chest s h a l l b e checked. W h e n a p o r t a b l e m o t o r p u m p
is used as a n e m e r g e n c y fire p u m p o n ships b u i l t p r i o r t o
1 September 1984, then instructions o f 2.4.4.4.2, Part
"Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the
Guidelines shall be taken into consideration during its
survey.
2.4.4.3.3 D u r i n g o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f s p r i n k l e r
system, actuation o f control valves ( b y means o f
opening-up the sprinkler o r control branch pipe),
e m e r g e n c y a l a r m , o p e r a t i o n o f devices f o r a u t o m a t i c
pressure m a i n t e n a n c e a n d w a t e r l e v e l c o n t r o l i n t h e
pressure t a n k , as w e l l as a u t o m a t i c starting o f p u m p s a n d
compressors s h a l l b e checked.
T h e pressure t a n k s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d e x t e r n a l l y a n d
i n t e r n a l l y . T h e i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t
at each special s u r v e y o f t h e ship starting f r o m t h e
second o n e .
2.4.4.3.4 W h e n water-screen s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested, t h e r e m o t e start-up s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.4.3.5 W h e n f o a m e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m i s
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f t h e r e m o t e o p e n i n g
o f sea chest v a l v e s h a l l b e checked.
A v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e required f o a m concentrate
quantity shall be checked. T h e quality o f f o a m
concentrate a n d f o a m e x p a n s i o n r a t i o s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d
b y the document o f the competent body. F o r additional
i n s t r u c t i o n s o n t h e s u r v e y o f f o a m concentrate, refer
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o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.4.3.6 W h e n w a t e r - s p r a y i n g s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n
a l l y tested, s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l o f s h u t - o f f
valves a n d automatic actuation o f the p u m p b y the
pressure d r o p i n t h e s y s t e m s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.4.3.7 T h e steam smothering s y s t e m is operation
a l l y tested b y trial discharge o f steam i n t o protected spaces.
2.4.4.3.8 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e i n e r t gas systems, t h e
non-return valves a n d f l a m e arresters o n p i p i n g supplying
gas t o c o m p a r t m e n t s o f tankers s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . W h e n
t h e s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested b y t r i a l release o f gas
i n t o protected spaces, s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f starting devices
a n d a u t o m a t i c gas c o n t r o l devices w i t h v i s u a l a n d
a u d i b l e a l a r m s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.4.3.9 W h e n s u r v e y i n g t h e fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
s y s t e m u s i n g freon 1 1 4 B 2 , freon storage t a n k 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 i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
i f t h e results o f t h e f r e o n q u a l i t y check indicate t h e
necessity o f i t s r e p l a c e m e n t b y a n e w o n e ( o r rege
nerated);
after i n t e n d e d u s e o f f r e o n o r after freon release from
the tanks. T h e quality o f freon shall be confirmed b y the
d o c u m e n t issued b y t h e c o m p e t e n t b o d y ;
after detection o f p a r t i a l o r f u l l f r e o n leakage;
d u r i n g repair o f tanks.
Availability o f the required freon quantity shall be
checked. T h e freon q u a l i t y s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d b y t h e
d o c u m e n t s o f t h e c o m p e t e n t body. T h e s y s t e m s h a l l b e
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested b y discharge o f compressed a i r
instead o f f r e o n . B e g i n n i n g from t h e t h i r d s u r v e y u p o n
results o f t h e e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d t a n k thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t i t i s necessary t o m a k e a d e c i s i o n o n
necessity o f t h e i n t e r n a l s u r v e y a n d h y d r a u l i c tests.
A t s u r v e y o f t h e systems u s i n g f r e o n 1 3 0 1 ( 1 3 B 1 ) ,
t h e c y l i n d e r s s h a l l b e checked f o r leakage (based o n t h e
readings o f pressure indicators fitted o n each c y l i n d e r ) .
F o r i n s t r u c t i o n s o n s u r v e y o f c y l i n d e r s f o r storage o f
freon 1 1 4 B 2 , as w e l l as f r e o n s 1 2 1 1 ( 1 2 B 1 ) a n d
1 3 0 1 ( 1 3 B 1 ) , refer t o 2 . 4 . 4 . 4 . 1 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
2.4.4.3.10 W h e n s u r v e y i n g c a r b o n d i o x i d e s m o t h e r
ing system, t h e valves o f carbon dioxide cylinders shall
be e x a m i n e d together w i t h t h e i r safety devices a n d
c o n t r o l appliances i n d i c a t i n g t h e a c t u a t i o n o f safety
devices, p e r f o r m a n c e o f audible device s i g n a l l i n g about
t h e d a m a g e o f safety m e m b r a n e s , devices f o r i n d i v i d u a l ,
group a n d remote opening o f cylinder valves.
W h e n e x a m i n i n g t h e c y l i n d e r s , presence o f c a r b o n
dioxide therein shall be checked according t o the
w e i g h i n g report (or measurement b y a n y other approved
procedure) s u b m i t t e d b y t h e ship's officers. T h e t o t a l
c a r b o n d i o x i d e q u a n t i t y s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 0 , 9 o f t h e
design v a l u e , at that t h e q u a n t i t y o f c a r b o n d i o x i d e i n
each cylinder m a y b e increased b y n o t m o r e
than 0,5 k g .
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T h e s y s t e m m a y b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested b y discharge
o f compressed a i r instead o f c a r b o n d i o x i d e .
A t least 1 0 p e r cent o f a l l h i g h pressure c a r b o n
d i o x i d e c y l i n d e r s s h a l l b e subjected t o h y d r a u l i c testing
after 1 0 years. I f o n e o r m o r e c a r b o n d i o x i d e c y l i n d e r s
f a i l , a t o t a l o f 5 0 p e r cent o f o n b o a r d c y l i n d e r s s h a l l b e
subject t o h y d r a u l i c tests. F l e x i b l e hoses s h a l l b e
replaced a t i n t e r v a l s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r
a n d n o t exceeding 1 0 years.
W h e n surveying the cylinders, internal survey a n d
h y d r a u l i c testing dates s h a l l b e assigned i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
w a y : f o r c y l i n d e r s that h a v e u n d e r g o n e h y d r a u l i c tests a t
t h e recognised test s t a t i o n ( 1 0 p e r cent), o n t h e basis o f
stamps o f these test s t a t i o n a n d f o r c y l i n d e r s that h a v e
n o t u n d e r g o n e h y d r a u l i c tests ( 9 0 p e r cent), o n t h e basis
o f t h e p r e v i o u s R e g i s t e r s u r v e y reports.
I n well-grounded cases and proceeding f r o m the service
life, survey results, repairs a n d replacements effected,
checking o f the safety valves o f low-pressure carbon dioxide
smothering system tank m a y b e required, as w e l l as heat
insulation i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 3.8.3.6,
Part V I "Fire Protection" o f the Rules f o r the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
T h e tanks o f low-pressure carbon dioxide smother
i n g s y s t e m s h a l l b e subjected t o t h e i n t e r n a l s u r v e y after
repair a n d after discharge o f t h e c a r b o n d i o x i d e i f t h e
t a n k i s o l d e r t h a n 5 years.
H y d r a u l i c testing o f t h e t a n k m a y b e requested b y
t h e s u r v e y o r p r o c e e d i n g from t h e i n t e r n a l s u r v e y results.
A t that, t h e surface u n d e r heat i n s u l a t i o n s h a l l b e
checked a t r a n d o m f o r c o r r o s i o n . W h e r e necessary,
i n s u l a t i o n r e m o v a l s h a l l b e carried o u t according t o t h e
procedure r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e t a n k manufacturer.
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 c a r b o n d i o x i d e s m o t h e r i n g systems s h a l l
b e checked. M a i n t e n a n c e o f c a r b o n d i o x i d e 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
s h a l l 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 a t 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 at
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 s y s t e m , t h e latter s h a l l 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 a c t u a t i o n w i t h t h e fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
aerosol generators b e i n g c u t 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 connected 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 a r e :
visual a n d audible indication o n t h e remote control
device ( R C D ) ;
d e l a y 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;
a r r a n g e m e n t a n d e x t e r n a l 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 s y s t e m

s h a l l 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 s i m u l a t o r t o each starting circuit,
a n d t h i s b e i n g done, t h e generator s h a l l b e c u t o u t o f t h e
starting c i r c u i t .
A s f a r as practicable, t h e tests s h a l l b e carried o u t
w i t h a l l electric p o w e r c o n s u m e r s b e i n g u n d e r w o r k i n g
conditions.
F i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g aerosol generators shall b e
s u r v e y e d c o n s i d e r i n g 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
t h e i r fitness b y t h e c o m p e t e n t bodies ( o r accredited
laboratories) o r dates o f generators' r e p l a c e m e n t 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 s h a l l b e subjected t o
i n t e r n a l s u r v e y starting f r o m t h e second special s u r v e y .
Q u a n t i t y o f p o w d e r i n reservoirs s h a l l b e c o r i f i r m e d
b y t h e r e l e v a n t report.
T h e s y s t e m s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested b y c o m
pressed air.
D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e c y l i n d e r s , presence o f
carrier gas s h a l l 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 p r o c e d u r e ) 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 that r e q u i r e d
f o r s i n g l e p o w d e r discharge from reservoir.
2.4.4.4 F i r e detection a n d a l a r m systems.
Fire detection a n d alarm systems a n d alarms
i n t e n d e d t o w a r n o f fire s m o t h e r i n g systems b e i n g
activated s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested a n d e x t e r n a l l y
examined t o determine serviceability o f the 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
s m o k e detectors' o p e r a t i o n i n t h e protected 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
t h e detectors' o p e r a t i o n i n protected spaces a n d o n decks,
s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f fire w a r n i n g s y s t e m ( a l a r m s y s t e m ) a n d
that o f a u d i b l e a n d v i s u a l a l a r m s i n t e n d e d t o w a r n o f t h e
fire s m o t h e r i n g s y s t e m b e i n g 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 s y s t e m .
2.4.4.5 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 .
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 s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.4.5.2 T h e completeness o f fire-fighting outfit, spare
parts a n d tools shall b e checked, a n d they shall b e
externally examined; besides, compliance 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 checks o f instruments, selfcontained breathing apparatuses a n d fire extinguishers shall
be verified. A v a i l a b i l i t y o f documentation (certificates) f o r
the elements o f t h e fireman outfit (protective clothing,
breathing apparatus, safety lantern, safety rope) shall b e
checked. F o r additional instructions o n survey o f selfcontained breathing apparatuses, refer t o 2.2.4.2.3, Part
" C a r r y i n g o u t Classification S u r v e y o f Ships" o f t h e
Guidelines.
T h e completeness 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 s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.4.53 A l l fire hoses s h a l l b e subjected t o h y d r a u l i c
tests b y t h e w o r k i n g pressure o f t h e w a t e r fire m a i n
system. A t s u r v e y o f cabinets (boxes) f o r fire hoses, t h e y
shall b e checked f o r structural integrity, drainage a n d
c o r r o s i o n . F o r a d d i t i o n a l instructions o n s u r v e y o f fire
hoses a n d h o s e c o u p l i n g s a n d assessment o f t h e i r
c o n d i t i o n , refer t o 2.2.4.2.1, P a r t " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification S u r v e y o f S h i p s " o f t h e G u i d e l i n e s .
2.4.5.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.1.1 A t special s u r v e y o f t h e ship f o r r e n e w a l o f
class i t i s n e c e s s a r y 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 the requirements o f
the Rules f o r the 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 scope o f special s u r v e y s o f m a c h i n e r y
i n s t a l l a t i o n i t e m s i s d e t e r m i n e d i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e age o f
ship a n d 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 i n s t a l l a t i o n
i t e m s c o n s i d e r i n g t h e dates o f o p e n i n g - u p a n d d i s m a n t
l i n g , d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f w e a r a n d clearances, o p e r a t i o n a l
testing a n d h y d r a u l i c tests specified i n t h e t e c h n i c a l
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 t h i s C h a p t e r a n d related opening-ups, d i s m a n
t l i n g a n d d i s a s s e m b l i n g m a y b e changed b y t h e s u r v e y o r
i n each case c o n s i d e r i n g structure, service l i f e , results o f
t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y , repairs a n d replacements m a d e , as
w e l l t h e results o f s u r v e y i n accessible places a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l testing.
F o r ships less t h a n 15 years o f age a n d i n t h e absence
o f manufacturer's recommendations, t h e in-place
diagnostics o f t h e internal c o m b u s t i o n engine a n d
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a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register, m a y b e
applied.
2.4.5.1.3 A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f special s u r v e y o f t h e
ship, m a i n m a c h i n e r y , s h a f t i n g w i t h a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y
a n d systems s h a l l b e tested i n t h e presence o f t h e
s u r v e y o r d u r i n g m o o r i n g a n d sea t r i a l s i n order t o check
a n d c o n f i r m t h e characteristics r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s .
D u r a t i o n o f testing i s t a k e n i n accordance w i t h
Table 2.4.5.1.3.
I f t h e m a i n a n d auxiliary machinery, shafting,
propellers, r u d d e r a n d steering gear a r e repaired d u r i n g
t h e t i m e preceding special s u r v e y o f t h e ship o r d u r i n g
t h e special s u r v e y , t h e scope a n d d u r a t i o n o f testing i s
determined taking into consideration the extent a n d
n a t u r e o f t h e repair m a d e .
Sea t r i a l s s h a l l b e preceded b y m o o r i n g t r i a l s . T h e
p r o g r a m o f m o o r i n g a n d sea trials w i t h o p e r a t i n g r e g i m e s
and duration o f trials shall be submitted t o the surveyor
for approval. Sea trials performed f o r t h e purpose o f
o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f t h e m a i n m a c h i n e r y , shafting,
propellers a n d steering gear m a y b e substituted b y tests
u s i n g s i m u l a t i o n m e t h o d s a n d facilities, o r m o o r i n g trials
i f t h e y c a n ensure check o f p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e said
m a c h i n e r y a n d devices i n o p e r a t i n g r e g i m e s a n d ensure
loading o f the m a i n machinery, shafting a n d propellers
c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o that a p p l i e d i n o p e r a t i n g r e g i m e s .
Procedures a n d p r o g r a m s o f s u c h tests s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d
f o r r e v i e w a n d a p p r o v a l t o t h e R e g i s t e r representation i n
charge o f 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 ships, aboard
w h i c h s u c h tests s h a l l b e carried o u t .
M o o r i n g , s i m u l a t i o n o r sea trials s h a l l b e carried o u t
according t o t h e R S - a p p r o v e d p r o g r a m a n d u n d e r t h e
technical supervision o f the R S surveyor.
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
t h e results o f m o o r i n g t r i a l s , t h e s h i p o w n e r i s p e r m i t t e d
t o 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,
T a b l e 2.4.5.1.3
Power, k W
I n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n engines:
not more than 7 5 0
751 2250
more than 2250
Turbines:
not more than 2200
2201 5880
5881 11025
more than 11025
D u r a t i o n o f testing, h
3
5
7
5
7
10
12
N o t e s : 1 . D u r a t i o n o f testing d u r i n g sea trials m a y b e changed b y t h e s u r v e y o r p r o c e e d i n g f r o m the m a c h i n e r y t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .

2 . T o t a l d u r a t i o n o f testing includes the t i m e necessary f o r different l o a d testing, i n c l u d i n g reverse a n d the m i n i m u m stable speed ( f o r i n t e r n a l
c o m b u s t i o n engines), at t h a t the f u l l l o a d c o n d i t i o n s ( n o t less t h a n 9 0 p e r cent o f rated p o w e r ) s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 7 0 p e r cent o f t h e t o t a l d u r a t i o n
o f testing.
3. T h e t i m e necessary f o r t h e m a c h i n e r y w a r m i n g - u p i s n o t i n c l u d e d i n t h e t o t a l d u r a t i o n o f testing.
4 . W h e n d u r i n g m o o r i n g t r i a l s t h e l o a d o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e o p e r a t i n g r e g i m e s ( C P P , p r o p e l l e r discharge n o z z l e ,
electrical m o t i o n ) m a y b e p r o v i d e d , i n s p e c t i o n o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y d u r i n g sea trials m a y b e o m i t t e d .
5. I n case o f the e m e r g e n c y stop d u r i n g testing, t h e c o n t i n u a t i o n o r repeating o f t h e testing r e g i m e i s decided b y the s u r v e y o r p r o c e e d i n g
f r o m the nature a n d cause o f e m e r g e n c y stop i n each case.
6. U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f sea t r i a l s t h e i n s p e c t i o n o f p a r t i c u l a r 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 carried o u t , t h e necessity a n d e x t e n t o f t h e
i n s p e c t i o n s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e surveyor. 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 i n s p e c t i o n s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
surveyor.
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the shipowner shall notify the R S B r a n c h Office o f their

results w i t h i n o n e d a y after c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e t r i a l s 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 s h a l l
guarantee t h a t these i t e m s a r e s u b m i t t e d t o R S p r i o r t o
t h e ship departure.
U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f sea trials t h e i n s p e c t i o n o f
p a r t i c u l a r 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 carried o u t , t h e
necessity a n d e x t e n t o f t h e i n s p e c t i o n s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d
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 i n s p e c t i o n s h a l l 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
i n s t a l l a t i o n i t e m s s h a l l b e assessed p r o c e e d i n g from t h e
s u r v e y results based o n t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y reports a n d
o n i n f o r m a t i o n c o n c e r n i n g w e a r , damage, deficiencies
f o u n d i n service, o n repairs a n d replacements recorded i n
t h e s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( m a i n t e n a n c e records, s h i p
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 standards f o r m a c h i n e r y ,
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 d e t e r m i n e d o n t h e basis o f
i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a i n e d 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
l o p e d b y design offices a n d research i n s t i t u t i o n s a n d
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 data, t h e
vibrations o f m a i n a n d auxiliary machinery a n d shafting
s h a l l 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 C h a p t e r 18.7, P a r t V " T e c h n i c a l
Supervision during Construction o f Ships" o f the Rules
f o r T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Ships
and Manufacture o f Materials and Products for Ships.
2.4.5.1.7 I f w e a r , d a m a g e o r deficiencies exceeding
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
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
i t e m s , these i t e m s s h a l l n o t b e considered fit f o r service
u n t i l t h e deficiencies a r e e l i m i n a t e d , a n d t h e ship s h a l l
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 engines. S t e a m engines.
2.4.5.2.1 I n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n engines.
2.4.5.2.1.1 Special survey covers t h e survey o f m a i n
and a u x i l i a r y engines w i t h t h e i r 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 and equipment d r i v e n b y m a i n
engine, transmissions, couplings, dampers 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 p i s t o n m a c h i n e r y
w i t h its m a n o e u v r i n g devices and d r i v e gear.
2.4.5.2.1.2 A t special 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 c o m p l e t e w i t h t r a n s m i s s i o n s , 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 , starting, s h a f t - t u r n i n g gear,
auxiliary engine-driven machinery and equipment shall
be submitted for thorough examination w i t h opening-up
as necessary 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
t h e m a i n e n g i n e are s u r v e y e d :
b e d plate, c o l u m n s , crankcase, t i e rods, r e a m e d b o l t s

a n d chocks;
engine m o u n t i n g , c y l i n d e r b l o c k , c y l i n d e r covers;
c y l i n d e r l i n e r s , p i s t o n s , p i s t o n rods;
crossheads w i t h p i n s a n d sliders, guides;
connecting-rods, g u d g e o n p i n s , telescopic s y s t e m ;
crosshead, top-end, b o t t o m - e n d , m a i n bearings w i t h
their bolts and pins;
t h r u s t b e a r i n g i n t e g r a l w i t h t h e engine;
c o n n e c t i n g rods a n d j o u r n a l s ;
crankshaft w e b s , p i n s f o r fixing balance w e i g h t s o n
crank webs;
d i s t r i b u t i n g devices, i n c l u d i n g camshafts;
cams o n camshafts;
bearings, v a l v e drives, s u c t i o n , e x h a u s t a n d s t a r t i n g air v a l v e s ;
camshaft drives ( g e a r i n g a n d c h a i n gear);
safety v a l v e s (check o f a d j u s t m e n t ) ;
lubricators, m a n o e u v r i n g a n d starting devices;
speed g o v e r n o r a n d overspeed device;
a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y d r i v e n 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 i n t e r cooler.
I n case o f medium-speed diesels, t h e d i s m a n t l i n g o f
m a i n and b o t t o m - e n d bearings and t h e i r replacement d u r i n g
special survey m a y b e postponed u n t i l t h e e n d o f t h e
bearings life, as stated i n the technical documentation o f the
diesel manufacturer. T h e survey scope f o r t h e a u x i l i a r y
engine components and units shall b e determined proceed
ing from the applicable p r o v i s i o n s o f the present Chapter.
Instructions o n survey o f components and units o f
i n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n engines a r e set f o r t h i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 4 . 1 ,
Part "Carrying out Classification Survey o f Ships" o f
the Guidelines.
2.4.5.2.1.4 T o b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e s u r v e y o r d u r i n g
t h e s u r v e y a r e t h e m e a s u r e d data a n d t h e results o f
assessing t h e w e a r o f c y l i n d e r l i n e r s , p i s t o n s , sliders a n d
guides (parallels), crosshead p i n s ( g u d g e o n p i n s ) , c o n
n e c t i n g r o d s a n d j o u r n a l s , crosshead ( b o t t o m - e n d ) ,
c r a n k , j o u r n a l a n d t h r u s t bearings, camshafts, t h e i r
c o m p o n e n t s a n d drives. I f f o u n d necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r
m a y require f o r other components a n d units t o be
measured a n d their wear t o be determined. T o b e
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e s u r v e y o r a r e c r a n k - w e b clearance
m e a s u r e m e n t data, w h i c h s h a l l n o t exceed t h e standards
contained i n t h e technical documentation o f engine
m a n u f a c t u r e r s , c r a n k s h a f t - d r o p p i n g m e a s u r e m e n t data
a n d data o n t h e l e n g t h m e a s u r e m e n t o f b o t t o m - e n d a n d
crosshead b e a r i n g b o l t s . W h e r e a u x i l i a r y i n t e r n a l c o m
b u s t i o n engines a r e concerned, m e a s u r e m e n t s o f t h i s
k i n d , w e a r assessment a n d c r a n k - w e b clearance d e t e r m i
n a t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t p r o c e e d i n g from t h e engine
design a n d at t h e s u r v e y o r ' s request, as w e l l as i n case o f
scheduled repairs a n d w h e n t h e dates a r e d u e that a r e
stated i n t h e maintenance m a n u a l s a n d technical

documentation o f engine manufacturers.
C o n d i t i o n o f t h e v i s c o u s dampers s h a l l b e checked
b y analysis o f l i q u i d samples o r t h e r m a l n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e
testing o r m e a s u r e m e n t s o f t o r s i o n a l v i b r a t i o n s i n t e r m s
c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e resource assigned b y t h e d a m p e r
m a n u f a c t u r e r o r r e s i d u a l resource f o u n d a c c o r d i n g t o
i n s t r u c t i o n (refer t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 4 . 1 . 9 , P a r t " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines and
Appendix 38 t o the Guidelines).
F o r l o w - s p e e d engines w i t h t h e n u m b e r o f r e v o l u
tions < 2 5 0 m i n the measurements o f connecting rod
b o l t s m a y b e o m i t t e d . I n t h i s case, r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t s
s h a l l b e d e m o n s t r a t e d t o t h e effect t h a t a l l p r e v e n t i v e a n d
scheduled r o u t i n e m a i n t e n a n c e prescribed b y t h e opera
tion manual and the Rules for the Technical Operation
has b e e n carried o u t w i t h i n t h e specified t i m e . A n o t h e r
reason m a y b e t h a t t h e engines h a v e b e e n f o u n d i n g o o d
w o r k i n g o r d e r as a r e s u l t o f c o n t r o l tests. C o n n e c t i n g r o d
b o l t s o f f o u r - s t r o k e i n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n engines s h a l l b e
checked f o r r e s i d u a l e l o n g a t i o n ( i f a n y ) a n d b y m e a n s o f
f l a w i n s p e c t i o n , as w e l l as t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g h o u r s s h a l l
b e m o n i t o r e d as stated i n t h e m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s a n d
technical documentation o f engine manufacturers.
2.4.5.2.1.5 W h e n special s u r v e y i s c o m p l e t e d a n d
t h e deficiencies f o u n d are e l i m i n a t e d , t h e engines s h a l l
b e 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 testing. A t special survey,
m a i n engines s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g i n
t h e course o f sea trials, t a k i n g i n t o account t h e c o n d i t i o n s
stipulated u n d e r 2 . 4 . 5 . 1 . 3 .
2.4.5.2.1.6 T h e engines s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested
complete w i t h couplings and reduction gear, m a n o e u v r i n g ,
starting a n d p r o t e c t i n g devices, service p u m p s a n d
compressors ( i n c l u d i n g standby ones), heat exchangers,
pressure vessels, systems, p i p i n g a n d e q u i p m e n t .
2.4.5.2.1.7 W h e n m a i n engines a r e o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested, t h e i r p r i n c i p a l service characteristics s h a l l b e
checked i n c l u d i n g speed, m a x i m u m c o m b u s t i o n pressure
a n d c o m p r e s s i o n pressure ( f o r prescribed c o n d i t i o n s ) ,
exhaust gas temperature, l u b r i c a t i n g o i l a n d c o o l i n g
w a t e r pressure, lubricating o i l a n d c o o l i n g w a t e r
t e m p e r a t u r e , etc.
W h e r e necessary, t h e surveyor m a y require f o r m a i n
engine p o w e r t o be determined during the sea trials. C y l i n d e r
load control is recommended. Reversing gear and reversing
time shall b e checked. Engines operating v i a reversereduction gear, hydraulic a n d electromagnetic couplings
shall b e operationally tested together w i t h t h e above
machinery, and w i t h the reversing gear w o r k i n g as w e l l .
2.4.5.2.1.8 T h e l i m i t switches o f engines d r i v i n g
propellers v i a reverse-reduction gear, h y d r a u l i c couplings
o f C P P - d r i v i n g engines, as w e l l as o f the engines o f m a i n
and a u x i l i a r y generators, shall b e checked f o r tripping.
2.4.5.2.1.9 T h e p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m systems o f
engines s h a l l b e checked w h i l e t h e engines are tested.
T h i s check m a y b e c a r r i e d o u t b y s i m u l a t i n g t h e
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conditions, under w h i c h the protection and signalling

devices are activated.
2.4.5.2.1.10 T h e starting, s h u t d o w n , r e v e r s i n g a n d
r e m o v i n g t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f r e m o t e l y c o n t r o l l e d engines
s h a l l b e checked from t h e l o c a l a n d r e m o t e c o n t r o l
station. S i m u l t a n e o u s l y , t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e i n t e r l o c k i n g
between the local and remote control station, the w o r k o f
i n s t r u m e n t s a n d t h e t r a n s i t i o n o f c o n t r o l f u n c t i o n s from
o n e s t a t i o n t o a n o t h e r s h a l l b e checked. T h e o p e r a t i o n o f
t h e i n t e r l o c k i n g s h a l l b e checked u n d e r c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e
s h a f t - t u r n i n g gear b e i n g activated.
2.4.5.2.1.11 E n g i n e s w i t h direct t r a n s m i s s i o n t o
p r o p e l l e r s s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested at t h e m i n i m u m
stable speed.
2.4.5.2.1.12 W h e n o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, a u x i l i a r y
engines s h a l l b e tested i n accordance w i t h t h e i r purpose
at s p e c i f i c a t i o n speed a n d w i t h o t h e r parameters as
specified.
2.4.5.2.1.13 T h e 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
the navigation bridge and m a i n machinery control rooms
2.4.5.2.1.14 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r assessing I C E
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n are set f o r t h i n 2.4.5.1.4 t o 2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.2.1.15 E n g i n e 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
repaired o r replaced i f dangerous deficiencies o r w e a r
exceeding p e r m i s s i b l e standards are f o u n d d u r i n g t h e
survey.
A m o n g s u c h deficiencies a r e :
.1 d a m a g e t o essential u n i t s o r c o m p o n e n t s :
cracks i n engine components, such as b e d plates a n d
c o l u m n s , cylinder blocks, cylinder covers, cylinder liners,
pistons, crankshaft pins a n d webs, b r e a k i n g o f tie rods;
d e f o r m a t i o n ( b e n d i n g ) o f crankshafts, c o n n e c t i n g
rods, p i s t o n rods, camshafts;
m e l t i n g , f l a k i n g , c r a c k i n g a n d detaching o f e n g i n e
bearing linings;
p i t t i n g a n d d a m a g e t o t h e gear t e e t h a n d p i n i o n s o f
camshaft d r i v e , c a m c h i p p i n g o f camshafts;
excessive elongation o f connecting r o d bolts
(the residual deformation o f the bolts exceeding
permissible values);
.2 w e a r o f essential u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
wear a n d galling o f crank pins and journals,
crosshead p i n s , camshaft necks;
ellipticity, p i n and j o u r n a l conicity b e y o n d permis
sible standards, c a m w e a r o f camshafts;
piston and piston p i n wear beyond permissible
standards;
b e a r i n g w e a r , crosshead ( c o n n e c t i n g r o d ) , crank,
j o u r n a l a n d t h r u s t - b e a r i n g clearances b e y o n d p e r m i s s i b l e
standards, r e d u c t i o n o f t h e l i n i n g thickness i n bearings
b e y o n d p e r m i s s i b l e standards;
c y l i n d e r l i n e r w e a r b e y o n d p e r m i s s i b l e standards;
.3 defects o f essential u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
crankshaft d e f l e c t i o n a n d d r o p p i n g v a l u e s e x c e e d i n g
p e r m i s s i b l e standards stated i n t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n ;
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i n s u f f i c i e n t tightness o f c o n n e c t i n g r o d a n d j o u r n a l
fit i n b u i l t a n d s e m i - b u i l t crankshafts, a n d o f c a m f i t i n
camshafts;
leakage i n c y l i n d e r l i n e r seals;
incorrect a d j o i n i n g o f shaft pins i n bearings,
i n v o l v i n g base-surface r e d u c t i o n f o r b e a r i n g inserts;
m i s a l i g n m e n t b e y o n d p e r m i s s i b l e standards.
2.4.5.2.1.16 E n g 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 t h e o p e r a t i o n a l testing reveals t h e f o l l o w i n g :
a b n o r m a l l y h i g h engine v i b r a t i o n ;
h a m m e r i n g a n d n o i s e i n engines a b o v e n o r m a l ;
incorrect l o a d d i s t r i b u t i o n a m o n g c y l i n d e r s ;
excessive h e a t i n g o f bearings;
lubricating o i l a n d cooling water temperatures
exceeding m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e v a l u e s stated i n t h e
engine manufacturers' i n s t r u c t i o n s ;
exhaust gas temperatures exceeding m a x i m u m permis
sible values stated i n the engine manufacturers' instructions;
crankcase b l o w - b y ;
m a l f u n c t i o n o f m a n o e u v r i n g a n d starting devices,
speed g o v e r n o r s , l i m i t switches, f u e l i n j e c t i o n e q u i p m e n t
a n d safety v a l v e s ;
malfunction o f auxiliary machinery servicing t h e
engines a n d d r i v e n b y t h e m ;
malfunction o f indicating and measuring instrument.
T h e causes o f t h e a b o v e m a l f u n c t i o n s s h a l l b e f o u n d
a n d t h e deficiencies s h a l l b e e l i m i n a t e d .
W h e r e a b n o r m a l l y h i g h engine v i b r a t i o n i s f o u n d , i t s
parameters shall b e m e a s u r e d i n order t o b e assessed o n
the basis o f technical standards a n d i n order measures f o r
vibration reduction could be w o r k e d out and implemented.
W h e n assessing t h e w e a r o f u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s o f
i n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n engines a n d d e t e r m i n i n g p e r m i s s i b l e
clearances f o r t h e u n i t s , t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d
manufacturers' m a c h i n e r y m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s s h a l l b e
applied, as w e l l as t h e a p p r o v e d standards.
2.4.5.2.2 S t e a m engines.
Requirements f o r survey o f steam engines ( m a i n a n d
a u x i l i a r y ) are deleted f r o m the present e d i t i o n o f the Rules.
W h e n necessary t o carry o u t s u r v e y o f t h e s t e a m
engines, t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s h a l l c o n s u l t R H O .
2.4.5.3 S t e m turbines. G a s turbines.
2.4.5.3.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.3.1.1 Special s u r v e y includes s u r v e y o f m a i n
steam turbines, steam turbines o f m a i n (electric)
generators, a u x i l i a r y s t e a m t u r b i n e s , w a s t e s t e a m t u r
bines, i n c l u d i n g m a n o e u v r i n g gears, m a i n gas t u r b i n e
engines, gas turbines f o r gears o f (electric) generators
i n c l u d i n g c o m b u s t i o n chambers a n d m a n o e u v r i n g gears
( h e r e i n a f t e r r e f e r r e d t o as " s t e a m t u r b i n e s " , " g a s
turbines").
2.4.5.3.1.2 S u r v e y o f gas t u r b o b l o w e r s o f i n t e r n a l
c o m b u s t i o n engines i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e scope o f I C E
special s u r v e y (refer t o 2.4.5.2.1.3).
2.4.5.3.1.3 A t each special s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r
shall submit t o t h e surveyor a conclusion (protocol)
prepared b y a c o m p e t e n t b o d y o n v i b r a t i o n m e a s u r e m e n t
o f m a i n s t e a m turbines, m a i n gas t u r b i n e engines, w h i c h
contains assessment o f v i b r a t i o n characteristics. V i b r a
t i o n m e a s u r e m e n t m a y b e carried o u t d u r i n g ship service
and i t shall be performed regularly.
O n t h e basis o f c o n c l u s i o n a b o u t a l l o w a b l e v i b r a t i o n
parameters a n d t h e i r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h e x i s t i n g standards,
the shipowner's statement denying m a i n m a c h i n e r y
defects d u r i n g t h e ship's service a n d entries i n t h e ship
d o c u m e n t a t i o n , o p e n i n g - u p m a y b e a v o i d e d o f casings o f
m a i n s t e a m t u r b i n e s a n d m a i n gas t u r b i n e engines at t h i s
special s u r v e y s ( i f s u c h w o r k s f o r m a c h i n e r y u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s i n s p e c t i o n are n o t p r o v i d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c
turer's m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s f o r t u r b i n e s a n d engines).
Proceeding f r o m the v i b r a t i o n measurement results and
at the surveyor's request, casings o f m a i n turbines, m a i n a n d
a u x i l i a r y gas turbine engines shall b e opened u p f o r t h e
survey o f units a n d components o f the said machinery.
P r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s paragraph also a p p l y t o s t e a m
turbines o f m a i n (electric) generators a n d gas t u r b i n e s f o r
d r i v i n g gear o f m a i n (electric) generators.
2.4.5.3.1.4 G e n e r a l r e g u l a t i o n s f o r assessing t e c h n i
cal c o n d i t i o n o f s t e a m a n d gas t u r b i n e s a r e s e t f o r t h
i n 2.4.5.1.4 t o 2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.3.2 S t e a m t u r b i n e s .
2.4.5.3.2.1 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 set o u t
i n 2.4.5.3.1.3, a t special survey, gas turbines together
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
t u r n i n g gear s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o 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 a n d dismantling o f units a n d compo
nents, w h e r e necessary.
2.4.5.3.2.2 A t special s u r v e y o f s t e a m 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 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
a n d 2.4.5.3.2.1), 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
s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d : t u r b i n e casings, n o z z l e b o x e s ,
m a n o e u v r i n g gear, g u i d e vanes, 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 a n d t h r u s t bearings, safety devices a n d g o v e r n o r s ,
shaft t u r n i n g gear.
S u r v e y scope f o r c o m p o n e n t s a n d u n i t s o f a u x i l i a r y
s t e a m turbines i s d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable i n s t r u c t i o n s o f t h i s 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
i n 2.4.5.5.1, Part "Carrying o u t Classification Survey
o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.53.23 D u r i n g t h e survey, clearance measurements
o f t h r u s t a n d carrier bearings, assessment o f r o t o r
p o s i t i o n , a x i a l r o t o r float s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e
s u r v e y o r . W h e r e necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r m a y r e q u i r e f o r
measurements o f other units a n d components t o be
carried o u t .
2.4.5.3.2.4 A f t e r special s u r v e y process 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 a r e e l i m i n a t e d , s t e a m
turbines s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r o p e r a t i o n a l testing. M a i n
s t e a m turbines s h a l l be s u b m i t t e d f o r o p e r a t i o n a l testing
d u r i n g t h e ship sea t r i a l s (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 is
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 and equipment.
2 . 4 . 5 3 . 2 . 6 W h e n m a i n steam turbines are operationally
tested, t h e i r m a i n w o r k i n g characteristics s h a l l 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
s t e a m e x t r a c t i o n chambers i n t u r b i n e s , s t e a m pressure i n
l i n i n g systems a n d underpressure i n e x h a u s t i o n c h a m bers, underpressure i n t h e m a i n condenser, l u b r i c a t i n g o i l
pressure i n l u b r i c a t i n g s y s t e m , l u b r i c a t i n g o i l t e m p e r a t u r e before a n d after o i l - c o o l e r , a x i a l p o s i t i o n o f r o t o r s
a n d heat e x p a n s i o n o f t u r b i n e casings. S t e a m 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 systems s h a l l b e checked. T h i s
check m a y b e carried o u t 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 . 2 . 7 M a n o e u v r i n g gear a n d shaft t u r n i n g gear
w i t h b l o c k i n g s h a l l 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 turbines a n d r e v e r s i n g t i m e s h a l l
b e checked.
2.4.5.3.2.9 C o m m u n i c a t i o n efficiency between the
navigating bridge and control rooms o f m a i n steam
turbines s h a l l be checked.
2 . 4 . 5 . 3 . 2 . 1 0 R e p a i r s o r replacement o f u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s o f s t e a m t u r b i n e s s h a l l b e carried o u t i f
d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y dangerous defects a n d w e a r s exceeding
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 i n c l u d e :
. 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 s u c h as casings, discs,
w o r k i n g blades, d i a p h r a g m s , n o z z l e b o x e s ;
d e f o r m a t i o n , c h i p p i n g , breakage o f blades;
cracks a n d fractures o f blade fastening bandings,
rupture o f connecting wires;
f u s i o n , f l a k i n g , cracks, d e t e r i o r a t i o n o f a n t i f r i c t i o n
l i n i n g o f bearings;
failures o f s t e a m t u r b i n e c o n t r o l s y s t e m ( c o n t r o l
valves, servomotors, governors) due to mechanical
damages;
e r o s i o n a n d c o r r o s i o n o f w o r k i n g blades;
wear, e r o s i o n a n d c o r r o s i o n o f n o z z l e s ;
wear, g a l l i n g o f w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s o f s t e a m t u r b i n e
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 exceeding
allowable limits;
w e a r o f bearings, r e d u c t i o n o f a n t i f r i c t i o n l i n i n g
thickness exceeding a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , increase o f b e a r i n g
clearances exceeding a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ;
galling o f hinge and lever joints o f steam turbine
control system, galling o f governor components preventing
control system n o r m a l operation;
.3 defects o f essential u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
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d r o p p i n g a n d a x i a l f l o a t ( s h i f t ) o f r o t o r shafts
exceeding m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ( v a l u e s ) specified
i n manufacturer's t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d m a i n tenance m a n u a l s f o r s e r v i c i n g o f s t e a m turbines;
l o o s e n i n g o f f i t 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 ( g a p p i n g ) i n t h e splits o f s t e a m t u r b i n e
casing.
2 . 4 . 5 . 3 . 2 . 1 1 S t e a m turbines s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d fit f o r
service i f t h e o p e r a t i o n a l testing reveals t h e f o l l o w i n g :
abnormal v i b r a t i o n o f steam turbines and their
r e d u c t i o n gear;
a b n o r m a l h e a t i n g o f bearings, a b n o r m a l l u b r i c a t i n g
o i l t e m p e r a t u r e increase i n c o m p a r i s o n w i t h t h e specified
t e m p e r a t u r e parameters f o r bearings a n d l u b r i c a t i n g o i l ;
defects i n m a n o e u v r i n g gear a n d s t e a m 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 .
Causes o f these defects s h a l l b e detected a n d defects
shall be eliminated.
I f a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f steam turbines is detected, its
parameters s h a l l be measured f o r assessment against
technical standards and f o r development a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f v i b r a t i o n reduction actions (refer also t o 2.4.5.3.1.3).
2.4.5.3.2.12 Manufacturer's technical documentation
a n d s t e a m t u r b i n e m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s s h a l l b e used f o r
w e a r assessment o f s t e a m t u r b i n e u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s ,
assessment o f a l l o w a b l e a x i a l a n d d i a m e t r i c a l clearances
o f u n i t s , a l l o w a b l e v a l u e s o f r o t o r p o s i t i o n s , t h e i r float.
2.4.5.3.3 Gas turbines.
2.4.5.3.3.1 I n addition to the requirements
o f 2 . 4 . 5 . 3 . 1 . 3 , at special s u r v e y gas t u r b i n e s c o m p l e t e
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
t u r n i n g gear s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h due opening up and dismantling o f units and
c o m p o n e n t s . I f e f f e c t i v e m e a n s are a v a i l a b l e f o r
c o n d i t i o n assessment o f gas t u r b i n e s u n i t s a n d c o m p o nents w i t h o u t d i s m a n t l i n g t h e r e o f , t h e i r o p e n i n g u p m a y
be omitted.
Gas turbines subject t o u n i t repairs s h a l l n o t be
opened up. S u c h t u r b i n e s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d d u r i n g
scheduled repairs at specialized plants.
2.4.5.3.3.2 D u r i n g special s u r v e y s o f gas turbines
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 f o r e x a m i n a t i o n o f
u n i t s 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 u n i t s s h a l l
be s u r v e y e d : 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
turbines a n d compressors 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
j o u r n a l s , carrier a n d t h r u s t bearings o f turbines a n d
compressors, chambers o f t u r b i n e w a t e r c o o l i n g , n o z z l e
apparatuses, d i a p h r a g m s , c o m b u s t i o n chambers w i t h
flame tubes, r e v e r s i n g devices ( i f a n y ) , gas t u r b i n e
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 .
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Instructions a n d recommendations o n performance

o f surveys o f the above mentioned components and units
o f gas turbines are set f o r t h i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 , P a r t " 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
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e s u r v e y o r : m e a s u r e m e n t results a n d w e a r
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 r o t o r p o s i t i o n a n d r o t o r a x i a l float. I f
necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r m a y r e q u i r e f o r m e a s u r e m e n t s o f
o t h e r u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s t o b e carried o u t .
2.4.5.3.3.4 A f t e r special 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 s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r o p e r a t i o n a l testing. M a i n
gas t u r b o e n g i n e a n d gas turbines o f m a i n (electric)
generators s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r o p e r a t i o n a l testing
d u r i n g t h e ship sea t r i a l s (refer t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 3 . 1 . 3 ) .
2.4.5.3.3.5 G a s turbines a r e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested
together 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, a u x
i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y s e r v i c i n g turbines ( i n c l u d i n g standby
a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y ) , heat e x c h a n g e r s a n d systems,
pipelines, e q u i p m e n t , f u e l p r e p a r a t i o n s y s t e m , c l e a n i n g
systems o f f l o w i n g parts o f compressors a n d turbines, a i r
filters, heat-recovery c i r c u i t ( i f a n y ) .
2.4.53.3.6 W h e n m a i n gas turbine engines a n d gas
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
compressors shall b e checked including speed, lubricating
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,
c o o l i n g w a t e r temperature before a n d after w a t e r cooler,
fuel pressure a n d temperature as w e l l as other parameters
describing technical c o n d i t i o n o f gas turbines a n d c o m
pressors. P o s i t i o n o f t u r b i n e a n d compressor rotors,
clearances o f thrust bearings shall b e also checked.
2.4.5.3.3.7 M a n o e u v e r i n g gear a n d shaft t u r n i n g
gear w i t h b l o c k i n g a n d s t a r t i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l b e
2.4.5.3.3.8 R e v e r s i n g gears a n d r e v e r s i n g t i m e o f
m a i n gas t u r b i n e engines o r astern o p e r a t i o n o f turbines
2A5.3.3.9 Gas turbine protection and alarm systems shall
be checked. T h i s check m a y b e carried out b y simulation o f
activation conditions for protection and 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 b r i d g e a n d c o n t r o l s t a t i o n o f m a i n gas t u r b i n e
engines s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.5.3.3.11 R e p a i r s o r replacement o f gas t u r b i n e
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 carried o u t i f d u r i n g t h e
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 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 i n parts o f gas turbines a n d compressors, s u c h
as casings, discs, blades, diaphragms a n d cracks 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 r o t o r s a n d gas
t u r b i n e a n d compressor r o t o r shafts;
d e f o r m a t i o n , c h i p p i n g , 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 b l a d e fastenings,
fractures o f c o n n e c t i n g w i r e s ;
f u s i o n , f l a k i n g , cracks, d e s t r u c t i o n o f a n t i f r i c t i o n
l i n i n g o f sleeve bearings;
cracks, c o r r o s i o n , 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 r o l l e r s o f r o l l e r bearings, r o l l e r b e a r i n g j a m s ;
failures o f control and gas turbine regulation system due
t o mechanical damage o f system units and components;
e r o s i o n and c o r r o s i o n o f gas t u r b i n e a n d compressor
w o r k i n g blades;
e r o s i o n , c o r r o s i o n , w e a r o f nozzles;
wear, g a l l i n g o f w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s o f gas t u r b i n e a n d
compressor r o t o r shafts, ellipticity a n d conicity exceeding
allowable limits;
w e a r o f sleeve bearings a n d g a l l i n g o f b e a r i n g
a n t i f r i c t i o n l i n i n g exceeding a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , increase o f
b e a r i n g 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 gas t u r b i n e a n d
compressor r o t o r shafts;
e x p i r a t i o n o f r o l l e r b e a r i n g service l i f e specified i n
manufacturers' technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d m a n u a l s ;
.3 defects o f essential 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 f l o a t ( s h i f t ) o f r o t o r shafts
exceeding m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ( v a l u e s ) specified
i n manufacturer's t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d m a i n
tenance m a n u a l s f o r gas turbines;
l o o s e n i n g o f f i t o f r o t o r discs o f gas turbines a n d
compressors;
l o o s e n i n g o f w o r k i n g b l a d e s f a s t e n i n g o f gas
turbines a n d compressors;
l o o s e n i n g o f r o l l e r b e a r i n g seats o f gas t u r b i n e a n d
compressor r o t o r shafts;
n o n - t i g h t n e s s i n t h e splits o f gas t u r b i n e a n d
compressor casings.
Besides, w h e r e u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s r e v e a l d a
m a g e s , w e a r a n d defects, w h i c h p r e v e n t gas turbines a n d
compressors from p r o p e r p e r f o r m i n g t h e i r f u n c t i o n s ,
s u c h 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 repaired o r replaced.
2.4.5.3.3.12 G a s turbines s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r
service i f t h e o p e r a t i o n a l testing reveals t h e f o l l o w i n g :
a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f gas turbines a n d compressors,
t h e i r i n d i v i d u a l u n i t s a n d gas t u r b i n e r e d u c t i o n gears;
a b n o r m a l strikes, slaps a n d noises i n gas turbines,
compressors a n d gas t u r b i n e r e d u c t i o n gears;
a b n o r m a l h e a t i n g o f bearings, a b n o r m a l l u b r i c a t i n g
o i l t e m p e r a t u r e increase i n c o m p a r i s o n w i t h specified
temperature parameters f o r bearings a n d l u b r i c a t i n g o i l ;
defects o f m a n o e u v r i n g gear, g o v e r n o r s , p r o t e c t i o n
and alarm signalling system;
stalling a n d surging;
gas t e m p e r a t u r e increase b e y o n d specified parameters;

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 .
Causes o f t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d defects s h a l l b e
detected a n d defects s h a l l b e e l i m i n a t e d .
I f a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n i n gas turbines a n d c o m p r e s sors i s detected, i t s parameters s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d f o r
assessment against t e c h n i c a l standards a n d f o r d e v e l o p m e n t a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f v i b r a t i o n r e d u c t i o n actions
(refer also t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 3 . 1 . 3 ) .
2.4.5.3.3.13 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
a n d gas t u r b i n e m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s s h a l l b e used f o r
w e a r assessment o f gas t u r b i n e a n d compressor u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s , assessment o f a l l o w a b l e a x i a l a n d d i a m e t r i c a l clearances o f u n i t s , a l l o w a b l e v a l u e s o f r o t o r
p o s i t i o n , its float.
2.4.5.4 Gears a n d c o u p l i n g s .
2.4.5.4.1 Special s u r v e y includes s u r v e y o f t o o t h
gears ( r e d u c t i o n gears, reverse-reduction gears) c o u p l i n g
b o x e s a n d disengaging c o u p l i n g s o f v a r i o u s types: r i g i d ,
elastic, h y d r a u l i c , electromagnetic, etc.
2.4.5.4.2 A t special s u r v e y gears, r e d u c t i o n gears,
reverse-reduction gears (hereinafter referred t o as reduct i o n gears) a n d c o u p l i n g s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r t h o r o u g h
e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h casings b e i n g opened u p a n d u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s d i s m a n t l e d , w h e r e necessary.
2.4.5.4.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g parts a n d u n i t s o f gears a n d
r e d u c t i o n gears s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d : casing, f o u n d a t i o n
b o l t s a n d wedges, shafts a n d bearings, p i n i o n s a n d gear
w h e e l s , c o u p l i n g s o f a h e a d a n d astern r u n n i n g o r
m e c h a n i s m s o f ahead a n d astern r u n n i n g ( f o r reverser e d u c t i o n gears), l u b r i c a t i n g o i l p u m p s d r i v e n b y t o o t h
gears o f r e d u c t i o n gears ( i f s u c h p u m p s a r e fitted),
c o n t r o l systems. P r o c e e d i n g from t h e c o u p l i n g purpose
a n d design, its casing, c o n n e c t i n g b o l t s , c o n t r o l systems,
as w e l l as u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s a c c e s s i b l e f o r
d i s m a n t l i n g a n d those desirable t o b e f u l l y e x a m i n e d
shall be surveyed.
These units a n d components include:
f o r c o n n e c t i n g rigid, s e m i - r i g i d m o v a b l e a n d elastic,
as w e l l as friction c o u p l i n g s , i n t e r m e d i a t e m e t a l bars,
plates, c y l i n d r i c a l a n d l e a f springs, i n t e r m e d i a t e c o m p o nents o f r u b b e r a n d o t h e r n o n - m e t a l m a t e r i a l s , elastic
elements o f different types, p a c k s o f d r i v i n g a n d d r i v e n
steel discs, c y l i n d r i c a l p i n s o f h a l f - c o u p l i n g s ;
for tooth and tooth-spring type couplings, tooth-type
h a l f - c o u p l i n g s w i t h i n n e r teeth, l i n e r s w i t h o u t e r teeth;
a n d besides, f o r t o o t h - s p r i n g t y p e c o u p l i n g s , elastic
s p r i n g elements also;
for connecting/disengaging couplings o f c a m and t o o t h
types, cams, gear wheels, pinions, synchronizers ( i f any); and
besides, f o r tooth-type couplings, spring elements also;
for hydraulic couplings, p u m p a n d turbine rotors
( w h e e l s ) , shafts a n d b e a r i n g s , h y d r a u l i c u n i t s a n d
systems, r e g u l a t i n g systems; s h u t - o f f , d i a p h r a g m , s p r i n g
valves;
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disengaging c o u p l i n g s , e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c u n i t s ,
friction
u n i t s a n d gear w h e e l s ( i f a n y ) .
T o determine dismantling a n d survey extent f o r
r e d u c t i o n gears a n d c o u p l i n g s , manufacturer's t e c h n i c a l
documentation and maintenance manuals f o r reduction
gears a n d c o u p l i n g s s h a l l b e considered.
Instructions and recommendations o n performance
o f s u r v e y o f t h e a b o v e c o m p o n e n t s a n d u n i t s o f gearings,
r e d u c t i o n gears a n d c o u p l i n g s a n d t h e i r o p e r a t i o n a l
testing a r e set f o r t h i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 6 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
2.4.5.4.4 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
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e s u r v e y o r : m e a s u r e m e n t results a n d w e a r
assessment o f shaft w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s , carrier a n d t h r u s t
b e a r i n g clearances, r a d i a l clearances o f w h e e l t e e t h a n d
gear w h e e l s , c o u p l i n g a n d slit disc teeth, clearances i n
components o f lubricating o i l and hydraulics driving
p u m p s : i n l i n e r s , b e t w e e n p i n i o n s a n d covers, b e t w e e n
p i n i o n teeth.
W h e r e necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r m a y r e q u i r e f o r
measurements o f other units and components t o b e carried
o u t depending u p o n manufacturer's maintenance manuals
for tooth-type gears, reduction gears and couplings.
2.4.5.4.5 A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f special s u r v e y a n d
e l i m i n a t i o n o f defects, gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d
c o u p l i n g s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r o p e r a t i o n a l testing
together w i t h internal combustion engines, steam
turbines, gas t u r b i n e s t h e y relate t o .
2.4.5.4.6 W h e n gears, r e d u c t i o n gears 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 h a v e n o a b n o r m a l slaps a n d s t r i k e s ,
a b n o r m a l noises, a b n o r m a l casing a n d b e a r i n g h e a t i n g
exceeding those l i m i t s , w h i c h a r e specified i n m a n u f a c turer's m a c h i n e r y m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s a n d that there are
n o o i l leakages i n flanged connections 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 assessing t e c h n i c a l
c o n d i t i o n o f gears a n d c o u p l i n g s a r e set f o r t h i n
2.4.5.1.4 t o 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 coupl 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 h a v e b e e n detected
i n t h e course o f t h e s u r v e y .
T h e s e defects i n c l u d e :
.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 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
journals;
fusions, flaking, cracks, destruction o f sleeve bearings
antifriction lining;
cracks, c o r r o s i o n , 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 r o l l e r s o f r o l l e r bearings;
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roller bearing j a m s ;
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 f r i c t i o n t y p e c o u p l i n g s , disc w a r p i n g a n d s c u f f i n g , d e s t r u c t i o n o f
c o u p l i n g springs;
c r u m p l i n g , s c u f f i n g o f cams a n d t e e t h w o r k i n g
surfaces o f m o v a b l e c o u p l i n g s , b r e a k o f s p r i n g s ,
d e t e r i o r a t i o n 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 c o u p l i n g s ;
defects o f coupling intermediate components preventi n g coupling f r o m n o r m a l operation, defects o f elastic
elements o f different types o f couplings (refer t o 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 e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c 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;
wear, g a l l i n g o f w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s o f d r i v i n g 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 exceeding a l l o w able l i m i t s ;
w e a r o f sleeve bearings, r e d u c t i o n o f a n t i f r i c t i o n
l i n i n g thickness o f bearings exceeding a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ,
increase o f b e a r i n g clearance exceeding 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 slots;
e x p i r a t i o n o f r o l l e r b e a r i n g service l i f e specified i n
manufacturer's t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
manuals;
teeth w e a r , increase o f t e e t h clearances o f w h e e l s a n d
p i n i o n s exceeding m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ;
w e a r o f essential units a n d components o f lubricating
o i l p u m p s d r i v e n b y t o o t h gears;
increase o f clearances i n l i n e r s , b e t w e e n p i n i o n s a n d
covers, b e t w e e n p i n i o n t e e t h ( f o r gear p u m p s ) exceeding
m a x i m u m allowable limits;
w e a r o f c a m s a n d t e e t h w o r k i n g surfaces, w e a r o f
f r i c t i o n discs a n d plates o f c o u p l i n g s o f v a r i o u s types;
.3 defects o f i n d i v i d u a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
defects o f l u b r i c a t i n g o i l systems o f p i n i o n s a n d gear
w h e e l s , shaft bearings o f t o o t h gear, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d
couplings;
defects o f h y d r a u l i c systems a n d p u m p s o f h y d r a u l i c
couplings;
i n c o r r e c t a d j o i n i n g o f shaft j o u r n a l s t o s l e e v e
bearings;
l o o s e n i n g o f shaft r o l l e r b e a r i n g slots;
l o o s e n i n g o f h a l f - c o u p l i n g fit o n shafts;
n o n - c o m p a c t n e s s o f casing slits o f t o o t h gear,
r e d u c t i o n gear a n d h y d r a u l i c c o u p l i n g s .
Besides, w h e r e o t h e r u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s r e v e a l
damages, w e a r a n d defects, w h i c h p r e v e n t t o o t h gears,
r e d u c t i o n gears a n d c o u p l i n g s from p r o p e r p e r f o r m i n g
their functions, such units a n d components shall be
repaired o r replaced.
2.4.5.4.9 Gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d c o u p l i n g s s h a l l
n o t b e f o u n d fit f o r service i f t h e o p e r a t i o n a l testing
reveals t h e f o l l o w i n g :
a b n o r m a l strikes, slaps a n d noises i n gears, r e d u c t i o n

gears a n d c o u p l i n g s ;
bearing overheating, abnormal lubricating o i l t e m p e r a t u r e increase ( i n c o m p a r i s o n w i t h s p e c i f i c a t i o n
t e m p e r a t u r e parameters f o r bearings a n d l u b r i c a t i n g o i l ) ;
a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f gears a n d r e d u c t i o n gears.
I f a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f gears a n d r e d u c t i o n gears 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 t e c h n i c a l standards a n d f o r d e v e l o p m e n t a n d
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f v i b r a t i o n r e d u c t i o n actions (refer also
to 2.4.5.3.1.3).
2.4.5.4.10 F o r w e a r a s s e s s 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 gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d c o u p l i n g s ,
f o r clearance assessment a n d o t h e r parameters, m a n u facturers' t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
m a n u a l s f o r t h e a b o v e m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e used.
2.4.5.5 A u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y .
2.4.5.5.1 Special s u r v e y includes s u r v e y o f t h e
f o l l o w i n g a u x i l i a r y machinery: b o i l e r circulating pumps,
bilge p u m p s , c o o l i n g w a t e r pumps, feed pumps, ballast
pumps, fire pumps, fuel o i l p u m p s , lubricating o i l pumps,
w e t v a c u u m air pumps, condensate p u m p s a n d l o a d steam
j e t ejectors o f condensers, bilge ejectors, m o t o r s a n d p u m p s
o f h y d r a u l i c systems a n d h y d r a u l i c cylinders, centrifugal
fuel a n d o i l separators, a i r compressors w i t h a i r coolers,
fans o f dangerous spaces, b o i l e r b l o w e r s , steering gears,
anchor a n d m o o r i n g machinery, m a c h i n e r y o f launching
appliances o f boats a n d rafts, t o w i n g winches, stripping
p u m p s and inert gas s y s t e m b l o w e r s o f o i l tankers.
2.4.5.5.2 A u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y d r i v e n b y m a i n I C E
(cooling water pumps, lubricating oil pumps, fuel pumps,
b i l g e p u m p s , a i r compressors, etc.), p u m p s d r i v e n b y
m a i n s t e a m engines ( s t e a m - b o i l e r feed p u m p s , w e t
v a c u u m a i r pumps, bilge pumps) shall b e surveyed
together w i t h m a i n engines a n d m a c h i n e r y .
2.4.5.5.3 C o m p r e s s o r a i r coolers s h a l l b e tested b y
test pressure a t t h e second special s u r v e y a n d afterwards
e v e r y second special s u r v e y .
2.4.5.5.4 D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y
shall b e submitted for thorough examination w i t h units
and components being opened u p and dismantled, where
necessary, p r o c e e d i n g from t h e purpose a n d t y p e o f
auxiliary machinery.
2.4.5.5.5 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 i n p i s t o n
p u m p s : c y l i n d e r b l o c k s a n d h e a d covers, c y l i n d e r s a n d
c y l i n d e r l i n e r s , p i s t o n s w i t h p i s t o n r i n g s a n d rods,
crankshafts, c o n n e c t i n g r o d s w i t h sliders, bearings,
control valve boxes, suction a n d forcing valves w i t h
springs a n d fenders, v a l v e seats, r e d u c t i o n c o u p l i n g s a n d
c o u p l i n g b o x e s , safety v a l v e s ; besides, i n direct-acting
s t e a m p u m p s s t e a m c y l i n d e r s a n d p i s t o n s w i t h rods,
c y l i n d e r h e a d covers a n d slide v a l v e covers, slide v a l v e
chests, s t e a m d i s t r i b u t i o n slide v a l v e s , s l i d e - v a l v e rods
shall be surveyed.
2.4.5.5.6 I n c e n t r i f u g a l p u m p s , fans, a i 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, casing covers,
w h e e l s , shafts w i t h b e a r i n g s , s e l f - p r i m i n g d e v i c e s
( o f s e l f - p r i m i n g p u m p s ) , c o u p l i n g b o x e s , safety v a l v e s
a n d seals. T h e aforesaid also applies t o p e r i p h e r a l ,
centrifugal peripheral a n d axial-flow pumps. A t survey
o f these p u m p s manufacturer's t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n
a n d p u m p m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s s h a l l b e considered.
2.4.5.5.7 F o r screw a n d gear p u m p 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, casing covers, screws a n d
screw p u m p casings ( o f s c r e w p u m p s ) , shafts a n d p i n i o n s
( o f gear p u m p s ) , bearings, balance p i s t o n s o f s c r e w
p u m p s ( i f a n y ) , safety o v e r f l o w v a l v e s , seals.
2.4.5.5.8 E j e c t o r u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s accessible
for examination shall be surveyed.
2.4.5.5.9 F o r m o t o r s a n d p u m p s o f h y d r a u l i c
systems a n d hydrocylinders t h e f o l l o w i n g shall be
surveyed: casings a n d covers, cylinders, plungers
( p l u n g e r - a n d - b a r r e l a s s e m b l y ) , p l u n g e r b e a r i n g surfaces,
seals, o v e r f l o w , c o n t r o l a n d safety v a l v e s , p u m p s s e r v i n g
a u x i l i a r y systems (feed-water circuits, c o n t r o l s y s t e m
feeding, o i l supply t o hydraulic cylinders o f brake drives, etc.).
R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s t o b e f o u n d i n manufacturer's t e c h n i cal d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s f o r h y d r a u l i c sets s h a l l b e also considered.
2.4.5.5.10 I n c e n t r i f u g a l o i l a n d f u e l separators,
b o w l s , b o w l c o m p o n e n t s , disks, b o w l shafts, p i n i o n s ,
friction couplings, locks shall be surveyed.
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
a p p r o v e d n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g 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 s u r v e y o r .
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 ,
c y l i n d e r covers, p i s t o n s w i t h p i s t o n r i n g s , c o n n e c t i n g
rods, crankshafts; crosshead, c o n n e c t i n g r o d a n d m a i n
bearings; s u c t i o n , f o r c i n g a n d safety v a l v e s , v a l v e seats,
springs s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n a i r p i s t o n compressors.
Compressor a i r coolers shall be surveyed i n
accessible places.
2.4.5.5.12 F o r fans i n dangerous spaces 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,
r o t o r s ( i m p e l l e r s ) , bearings.
Completeness o f the above mentioned machinery
s h a l l b e 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 o r 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
b e s u r v e y e d i n steering gears o f v a r i o u s types:
electrical steering gears t i l l e r s 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
r o l l e r s , c o u p l i n g s b e t w e e n electric m o t o r s a n d r e d u c t i o n
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 s p r i n g c o m pensators, l i m i t switches and limiters, emergency (stand-by)
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 t i l l e r s , rods,
cylinders o f plunger hydraulic drives, plungers, pins f o r
c o n n e c t i o n o f p l u n g e r s w i t h rods, p u m p s o f h y d r a u l i c
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drives, c o u p l i n g s (electric m o t o r s w i t h p u m p s ) , h y d r a u l i c
actuators, v a l v e b o x e s , safety v a l v e s , feeding v a l v e s ,
p u m p s f o r loss r e c o v e r y i n t h e h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m , p a c k i n g
seals, e m e r g e n c y ( s t a n d - b y ) gear, l i m i t s w i t c h e s a n d
o t h e r i m p o r t a n t u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s p r o c e e d i n g from
steering gear design (refer also t o 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 ) .
P r o t e c t i o n devices a n d a l a r m s ( i f a n y ) s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d i n rudder gears.
S u r v e y o f s t e a m r u d d e r gears s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s applicable t o t h e
a u x i l i a r y s t e a m engines.
R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s t o b e f o u n d i n manufacturer's
technical documentation and maintenance manuals f o r
r u d d e r gears s h a l l b e considered at s u r v e y o f a l l types o f
r u d d e r 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 t h i s
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, p i n i o n s , gear w h e e l s , 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
a n d o t h e r brakes, c o n n e c t i o n / d i s e n g a g i n g c o u p l i n g s a n d
sprocket s w i t c h e s , t o r q u e - l i m i t i n g clutches ( o v e r l o a d
p r o t e c t i o n devices), f o u n d a t i o n 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,
p i p e l i n e s , 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 carried o u t
i n accordance w i t h 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 .
S u r v e y o f these gears i n s t e a m d r i v e n a n c h o r
m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e scope o f t h e
a u x i l i a r y s t e a m e n g i n e s u r v e y (refer t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 2 . 2 ) .
2.4.5.5.15 I n m o o r i n g m a c h i n e r y ( m o o r i n g capstans
and winches) the following shall be surveyed: load
shafts, spindles, d r u m s , w a r p i n g d r u m s , bearings, gear
w h e e l s , w o r m shafts a n d p i n i o n s , r e d u c t i o n gears, b e l t
and other brakes, connecting/disengaging couplings,
f r i c t i o n c o u p l i n g s , t o r q u e - l i m i t i n g clutches, o v e r l o a d
p r o t e c t i o n devices, fairleads, f o u n d a t i o n frames.
Survey o f hydraulic drives a n d steam drives o f
m o o r i n g m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance
w i t h 2.4.5.2.2, 2.4.5.5.9, 2.4.5.5.14 and 2.4.6.3.
2.4.5.5.16 I n l a u n c h i n g appliances o f boats a n d rafts
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, d r u m s , bearings,
p i n i o n s a n d gear w h e e l s o f r e d u c t i o n gears, o t h e r t o o t h
a n d c h a i n gears, ( i f a n y ) , c e n t r i f u g a l , b e l t a n d o t h e r
brakes, c e n t r i f u g a l c o u p l i n g s , c o u p l i n g b o x e s , h a n d
drives, l o c k i n g arrangements p r e v e n t i n g w i n c h e s from
spontaneous reverse r o t a t i o n , l i m i t s w i t c h e s , fairleads.
Boat w i n c h hydraulic drives, i f any, shall be
s u r v e y e d i n accordance w i t h 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 9 a n d 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 .
D u r i n g s u r v e y o f raft l a u n c h i n g appliances, as w e l l
as b o a t l a u n c h i n g appliances o f o t h e r types n o t c o v e r e d
b y t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s paragraph, t h e i r 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 e x a m i n e d according t o 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 set o u t i n manufacturer's t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s f o r these
appliances.
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2.4.5.5.17 I n t o w i n g 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
s u r v e y e d : shafts, d r u m s , bearings, p i n i o n s a n d gear
w h e e l s , r e d u c t i o n gears, b r a k e s w i t h s p r i n g s h o c k absorbers, b e l t a n d o t h e r brakes, t o o t h t y p e c o u p l i n g s
(connection/disengaging), l i m i t s w i t c h e s , fairleads w i t h
d r i v i n g gears, a u t o m a t i c devices f o r g o v e r n i n g t h e
t e n s i o n o f t h e t o w l i n e , f o u n d a t i o n f r a m e s (plates).
Hydraulic drives o f winches shall b e surveyed i n
accordance w i t h 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 .
2.4.5.5.18 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 f o r
p e r f o r m a n c e o f s u r v e y s o f c o m p o n e n t s a n d details l i s t e d
i n 2.4.5.5.1, auxiliary machinery and their operational
testing g i v e n i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 7 , P a r t " C a r r y i n g o u t Classifica
tion Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5.5.19 O p e r a t i o n a l testing o f a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y
s h a l l b e carried o u t s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h o p e r a t i o n a l
testing o f m a c h i n e r y , arrangements a n d systems served
by it.
D u r i n g o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y , its
m a i n o p e r a t i o n characteristics s h a l l b e checked w i t h
regard t o t h e p u r p o s e o f t h i s m a c h i n e r y .
L i s t o f parameters a n d characteristics s h a l l b e
checked, as w e l l as d u r a t i o n o f the a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y
operational testing s h a l l b e agreed u p o n w i t h the surveyor.
2.4.5.5.20 P r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m systems o f a u x i l i a r y
m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e checked. T h i s check m a y b e carried
out b y simulation o f activation conditions for protection
a n d a l a r m systems.
2.4.5.5.21 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r technical c o n d i t i o n
assessment o f t h e m a c h i n e r y a r e g i v e n i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 1 . 4 t o
2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.5.22 R e p a i r s a n d r e p l a c e m e n t o f a u x i l i a r y
m a c h i n e r y 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 carried o u t i f
d a n g e r o u s defects a n d w e a r s e x c e e d i n g 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 d u r i n g t h e survey.
A p p l i c a b l e i n s t r u c t i o n s o f 2 . 4 . 5 . 2 . 1 . 1 6 a n d 2.4.5.4.8
s h a l l b e considered at assessment o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
T h e f o l l o w i n g damages, w e a r s a n d defects s h a l l b e
also i n c l u d e d i n t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d :
.1 for pumps:
cracks o n casings, covers, pistons, i m p e l l e r s , screws,
p i n i o n s a n d shafts;
s c u f f i n g o f c y l i n d e r s , p u m p casings a n d s c r e w
casings;
t o u c h o f p u m p casings a n d s c r e w casings b y
i m p e l l e r s , screws a n d p i n i o n s ;
h a r d starting o f p u m p s ;
pump sticking;
p u m p casing v i b r a t i o n d u e t o w e a r o f bearings,
m i s a l i g n m e n t o f p u m p s i n r e l a t i o n t o electric m o t o r s ;
misalignment o f impellers o f centrifugal pumps;
crumpling a n d cut o f keys fixing impellers a n d
p i n i o n s o n shafts o f s c r e w a n d gear p u m p s , l o o s e n i n g o f
k e y s i n k e y w a y s ( k e y beds);
clearance increase b e t w e e n screws a n d casings,
b e t w e e n p i n i o n teeth o f screw a n d gear p u m p s exceeding
m a x i m u m allowable limits, wear and breakage o f piston

rings o f piston pumps;
w e a r o f shaft j o u r n a l s , w e a r a n d d a m a g e o f sleeve
bearings, w e a r a n d d a m a g e o f r o l l e r bearings, w e a r o f
b e a r i n g seats o f r o l l e r bearings o n shafts;
clearance increase o f sleeve bearings exceeding
m a x i m u m allowable limits;
e x p i r e o f service l i f e o f r o l l e r bearings;
p o o r p u m p capacity d u e t o w e a r o f u n i t s a n d
components;
w e a r o f c o u p l i n g boxes;
.2 f o r m o t o r s a n d p u m p s o f h y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems
(refer also t o t h e respective defects i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 2 . 1 ) :
s i g n i f i c a n t i n t e r n a l leakages i n h y d r a u l i c m o t o r s a n d
pumps;
w e a r o f p r e c i s i o n pairs o f h y d r a u l i c m o t o r s a n d
pumps;
.3 f o r f u e l and o i l c e n t r i f u g a l separators:
separator casing v i b r a t i o n ;
d a m a g e t o b o w l s a n d shafts;
d a m a g e t o w o r m shafts a n d w o r m p i n i o n s o f
r e d u c t i o n gears;
wear or damage o f friction couplings;
.4 f o r a i r p i s t o n compressors (refer also t o t h e
respective defects i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 2 . 1 ) :
compressor casing v i b r a t i o n ;
r e d u c t i o n o f capacity a n d c o m p r e s s i o n pressure due
t o w e a r o f c y l i n d r i c a l p i s t o n groups, d a m a g e t o v a l v e s ,
b r e a k o f v a l v e springs;
.5 f o r h y d r a u l i c steering gears (refer also t o t h e
respective defects i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 2 . 1 , 2.4.5.5.22.2,
2.4.5.5.22.6):
b r e a k o f p l u n g e r seals i n p o w e r c y l i n d e r s ;
fault o f p u t t i n g t h e rudder o v e r due t o v a l v e defects,
faults o f h y d r a u l i c p u m p s , steering gear m i s a l i g n m e n t ;
o i l leakage from h y d r a u l i c systems;
galling o f coupling boxes;
.6 f o r a n c h o r a n d m o o r i n g m a c h i n e r y , t o w i n g
w i n c h e s , l i f e b o a t w i n c h e s (refer also t o t h e respective
defects i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 2 . 1 , 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 2 . 5 ) :
chipping and damage o f w o r m pinions, damage o f
w o r m shafts o f r e d u c t i o n gears, c h i p p i n g o f teeth o f
w h e e l s , p i n i o n s , progressing p i t t i n g o f w h e e l a n d p i n i o n
teeth o f c y l i n d r i c a l t o o t h gears;
o i l leakage t h r o u g h contacting surfaces o f r e d u c t i o n
gear casing parts;
g a l l i n g o f b e l t brakes;
galling o f coupling boxes.
S u r v e y o f h y d r a u l i c anchor, m o o r i n g m a c h i n e r y ,
t o w i n g , lifeboat winches shall b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 2 . 2 , 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 .
Besides, w h e r e o t h e r u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s r e v e a l
damages, w e a r a n d defects, w h i c h p r e v e n t a u x i l i a r y
m a c h i n e r y l i s t e d i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 1 from p r o p e r p e r f o r m i n g its
f u n c t i o n s , s u c h u n i t s and c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l b e replaced
o r repaired.
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Manufacturer's recommendations t o be found i n

technical documentation a n d machinery maintenance
m a n u a l s s h a l l b e considered a t assessment o f contact
( a d j o i n i n g ) o f t e e t h o f w h e e l s , p i n i o n s , w o r m shafts a n d
w o r m p i n i o n s a n d at assessment o f clearances.
2.4.5.5.23 A u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t
for service, i f t h e operational testing reveals the
following:
service parameters a n d characteristics d o n o t c o m p l y
w i t h those g i v e n i n specification;
abnormal machinery vibration;
a b n o r m a l strikes, slaps a n d noises i n m a c h i n e r y ;
bearing overheating;
t e m p e r a t u r e o f l u b r i c a t i n g o i l f o r bearings a n d
r e d u c t i o n gears, as w e l l as o i l t e m p e r a t u r e i n h y d r a u l i c
d r i v e systems exceed a l l o w a b l e v a l u e s specified i n
manufacturer's i n s t r u c t i o n s ;
defects o f i n s t r u m e n t s .
I f abnormal vibration o f auxiliary machinery is
detected, its parameters s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d f o r assessment
against t e c h n i c a l standards a n d f o r d e v e l o p m e n t a n d
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f v i b r a t i o n r e d u c t i o n actions.
2.4.5.5.24 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 auxiliary machinery maintenance manuals shall be
used f o r w e a r assessment o f a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y u n i t s
a n d c o m p o n e n t s , f o r assessment o f a l l o w a b l e clearances
in units.
2.4.5.6 S h i p b o i l e r s .
2.4.5.6.1 S u r v e y o f ship b o i l e r s i s a n i n t e g r a l part o f
special s u r v e y a n d s h a l l b e carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h C h a p t e r 2.9.
2.4.5.7 H e a t exchangers a n d pressure vessels.
2.4.5.7.1 Special s u r v e y includes s u r v e y o f heat
exchangers a n d pressure vessels s u c h as:
evaporators o f d i r t y condensates;
evaporators o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y boilers f o r
essential services;
condensers 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 ;
deaerators a n d feed w a t e r heaters;
air receivers a n d o t h e r pressure vessels.
2.4.5.7.2 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.7.2.1 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f heat exchanger a n d
pressure vessel s h a l l b e carried o u t at each special s u r v e y
o f t h e ship.
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 tests o f c y l i n d e r s o f
c a r b o n d i o x i d e e x t i n c t i o n s t a t i o n m a y b e 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 Register. N o t less
t h a n 1 0 p e r cent o f a l l h i g h pressure C 0 c y l i n d e r s s h a l l
u n d e r g o 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 b e e n revealed, t h e defective c y l i n d e r s s h a l l b e
subjected t o h y d r a u l i c test s o that, based o n t h e results o f
t h i s test, t h e necessity 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 i d e n t i f i e d (refer also t o 2.4.4.3.10).
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I f one 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 c y l i n d e r s s h a l l b e subject t o
h y d r a u l i c tests. F l e x i b l e hoses s h a l l b e replaced at
intervals recommended b y the manufacturer and
n o t exceeding 1 0 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 c a r b o n d i o x i d e s m o t h e r i n g systems
shall b e checked. Maintenance o f carbon dioxide
s m o t h e r i n g s y s t e m s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e ship's
maintenance plan shall be performed b y the organizat 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
e v e r y t w o years ( a t i n t e r v a l 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 heat exchangers a n d pressure
vessels o t h e r t h a n those l i s t e d i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 7 . 1 s h a l l b e carried
o u t b y t h e s u r v e y o r o n l y at t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f
m a c h i n e r y a n d after s i g n i f i c a n t repairs. 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
c o m p e t e n t representative o f t h e s h i p o w n e r i n t e r m s a n d
i n t h e scope specified i n t h e present S e c t i o n .
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
c o m p e t e n t representative o f t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l b e
checked b y t h e s u r v e y o r i n t h e ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
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 C h a p t e r 2 . 9
s h a l l b e considered w h e n p r e p a r i n g f o r a n d c a r r y i n g o u t
special s u r v e y s .
2.4.5.7.4.2 Apparatuses a n d vessels inaccessible f o r
internal survey due t o their location shall be taken o f f or
r e m o v e d from t h e i r places.
H e a t exchangers a n d vessels are considered inaccessible f o r i n t e r n a l s u r v e y i f :
clear d i a m e t e r o f a h o l e f o r vessel h e a d is 3 0 m m a n d
less;
l e n g t h o f vessel i s 2 , 5 m a n d a b o v e w i t h n o
manholes o n both bottoms;
i t i s necessary t o r e m o v e tubes a n d tube plates t o
e x a m i n e heat exchangers inside, at that, t h e s u r v e y s h a l l
be 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
enabling carrying out internal survey o f above mentioned
vessels.
D u r i n g t h e i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f these vessels u s i n g
c o n t r o l t o o l s t h e h y d r a u l i c testing o f these vessels m a y
be requested b y t h e s u r v e y o r p r o c e e d i n g 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 i n t e r n a l s u r v e y i n t e r m s established f o r
w a t e r tube b o i l e r s .
2.4.5.7.5 H y d r a u l i c testing.
2.4.5.7.5.1 H y d r a u l i c testing o f heat exchangers a n d
pressure vessels inaccessible f o r i n t e r n a l s u r v e y (refer
t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 7 . 4 . 2 ) s h a l l b e carried o u t at special s u r v e y o f t h e
ship after t w o periods b e t w e e n s u r v e y s ( m i s s i n g o n e
special s u r v e y ) , h o w e v e r vessels filled w i t h e x h a u s t
gases s h a l l b e subjected t o h y d r a u l i c testing at each
special s u r v e y o f t h e ship.
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2.4.5.7.5.2 H y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g o f heat exchangers a n d

pressure vessels m a y b e d e m a n d e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r based
u p o n t h e results o f i n t e r n a l 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
f o r condensers.
2.4.5.7.6 Test pressure f o r h y d r a u l i c testing o f heat
exchangers a n d p r e s s u r e vessels i s t a k e n e q u a l t o
1,25 w o r k i n g pressure b u t i n a n y case i t s h a l l n o t b e
less t h a n P Mn
+ 100 k P a .
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 "Carrying out Classification Survey o f Ships" o f
the Guidelines.
2.4.5.7.7 H e a t exchangers a n d pressure vessels s h a l l
be submitted f o r external examination together w i t h
i n s t a l l e d m a n d a t o r y f i t t i n g s a n d a l l o t h e r devices a n d
systems s e r v i n g t h e m .
2.4.5.7.8 S a f e t y v a l v e s s h a l l b e adjusted f o r a
pressure e x c e e d i n g 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
s h a l l b e adjusted, i s expressly specified.
W h e n l i f t e d , t h e safety v a l v e s 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 s h a l l f u l l y i n t e r r u p t t h e o u t g o i n g a i r f l o w i n
case o f t h e pressure d r o p i n t h e a i r r e c e i v e r n o m o r e t h a n
15 p e r cent o f t h e w o r k i n g pressure.
A f t e r t h e i r a d j u s t m e n t a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g , safety
v a l v e s o f a i r receivers s h a l l b e sealed b y t h e c h i e f
engineer i n t h e presence o f t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register.
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 heat
exchangers a n d pressure vessels s h a l l b e carried o u t o n
t h e basis o f t h e s u r v e y a n d t e s t i n g results. W h e n
substantial w e a r is f o u n d d u r i n g i n s p e c t i o n , t h e s u r v e y o r
m a y demand residual thickness measurement o f hulls,
t u b e a n d o t h e r e l e m e n t s o f apparatus a n d vessels b y
check d r i l l i n g o r t h i c k n e s s gages.
2.4.5.7.10 I f t h e average w e a r o f w a l l s o f h u l l s , tubes
and other responsible elements determined u p o n several
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 exceeds 10 p e r cent o f
the initial thickness o r local wear i n t h e f o r m o f pitting
w e a r exceeds 20 p e r cent o f t h e i n i t i a l t h i c k n e s s , t h e
w o r n e l e m e n t s h a l l b e replaced o r repaired; a t that,
excessive thicknesses i n r e l a t i o n t o t h o s e r e q u i r e d b y t h e
R u l e s m a y b e considered. I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r t e c h n i c a l
supervision during repair o f heat exchangers a n d
p r e s s u r e vessels a r e s p e c i f i e d i n A p p e n d i x t o t h e
Guidelines o n Technical Supervision during Repair o f
Sea-Going Ships.
H e a t exchangers a n d pressure vessels w o r n i n excess
o f t h e specified standards m a y b e a l l o w e d f o r service a t
reduced w o r k i n g pressure i f t h i s i s j u s t i f i e d b y s t r e n g t h
calculations c o n s i d e r i n g t h e w e a r . T h e a b o v e said does
n o t refer t o C 0 c y l i n d e r s , f o r w h i c h t h e reduced
w o r k i n g pressure i s n o t a l l o w e d .
A i r receivers o f starting a i r o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
engines m a y b e u s e d at reduced w o r k i n g pressure o n l y i f
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t h i s doesn't reduce t h e n u m b e r o f e n g i n e starts r e q u i r e d

b y 16.1.3 t o 16.1.5, P a r t V i n " S y s t e m s a n d P i p i n g " o f
the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships.
2.4.5.7.11 H e a t exchangers a n d pressure vessels are
not a l l o w e d f o r operation w h e n insufficient strength is
f o u n d a n d t h e f o l l o w i n g specific defects a r e f o u n d :
reduction o f residual thickness m o r e than values
specified i n 2.4.5.7.10;
cracks a n d h o n e y c o m b s i n h u l l s a n d tubes;
d e f o r m a t i o n o f h u l l s a n d tubes;
gaps i n j o i n t s ;
failures o f safety a n d r e d u c i n g v a l v e s a n d o t h e r
responsible fittings;
absence o r f a i l u r e o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n .
2.4.5.8 S y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
2.4.5.8.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y includes s u r v e y o f p i p e l i n e s
o f m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n s w i t h exhaust gas, f u e l o i l ,
l u b r i c a t i n g o i l , c o o l i n g w a t e r , feed w a t e r a n d compressed
a i r fittings, s t e a m pipes a n d b l o w - o f f pipes.
2.4.5.8.2 A t special s u r v e y o f s y s t e m s , t h o r o u g h
e x a m i n a t i o n o f p i p e l i n e s a n d t h e i r i n d i v i d u a l elements
s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h access, o p e n i n g - u p o r
dismantling, pipe residual thickness measurement, h y
d r a u l i c tests a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g b e i n g p r o v i d e d ,
w h e r e necessary.
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
p r o p e r l y p r e p a r e d w i t h safety casing a n d c l a d d i n g
opened, cleared from m u d , deposits, scale.
2.4.5.8.4 S y s t e m tracing diagram shall b e prepared and
submitted for agreement t o t h e Register w i t h indication o f
each measurement p o i n t and residual thicknesses.
2.4.5.8.5 B e f o r e h y d r a u l i c test, 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 s e a m s h a l l 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 ( s e a m ) .
2.4.5.8.6 E x h a u s t gas s y s t e m o f engines a n d b o i l e r s
s h a l l 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 s h a l l b e carried out. B y - p a s s d a m p e r s a n d t h e i r
actuators s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n d i s m a n t l e d c o n d i t i o n w i t h
m e a s u r e m e n t results, w h e r e necessary. T h e s y s t e m s h a l l
be e x t e r n a l l y e x a m i n e d . S p a r k arresting a n d drainage
arrangements s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n o p e r a t i o n .
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 p a n d
e x a m i n e d . F i t t i n g s s h a l l b e flaw detected a n d repaired,
safety v a l v e s adjusted a n d sealed.
Seal elements o f pipeline detachable j o i n t s w i t h
signs o f fuel leakage shall b e replaced, a n d pipelines
w i t h fittings i n a s s e m b l y s h a l l b e t e s t e d u n d e r w o r k i n g
conditions i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f
S e c t i o n 21, P a r t V I I I " S y s t e m s a n d P i p i n g " o f t h e
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships. Gas fuel system shall b e surveyed
according t o the requirements o f Chapter 13.12,

Part V I I I "Systems and Piping" o f the Rules f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
Operational testing o f the system, i f possible, shall be
combined w i t h the operational testing o f the respective
machinery.
2.4.5.8.8 L u b r i c a t i n g o i l a n d h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m .
Applicable requirements o f 2.4.5.8.7 shall b e
considered d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s y s t e m .
2.4.5.8.9 C o o l i n g w a t e r s y s t e m .
2.4.5.8.9.1 S e a w a t e r c o o l i n g s y s t e m .
S y s t e m f i t t i n g s s h a l l b e f l a w detected a n d repaired.
Filters shall be submitted f o r thorough examination.
E m e r g e n c y drainage v a l v e s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y
i n a d i s m a n t l e d c o n d i t i o n . W e l d e d b r a n c h pipes o f sea
v a l v e s a n d p i p e l i n e s (ducts) c o n n e c t i n g sea chests a n d
ice b o x e s s h a l l b e tested b y h y d r a u l i c pressure i n
accordance w i t h 2 . 4 . 6 . 4 d u r i n g each special s u r v e y
starting f r o m t h e second o n e . T h e s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n a l
testing, i f possible, s h a l l b e c o m b i n e d w i t h t h e opera
t i o n a l testing o f t h e respective m a c h i n e r y .
2.4.5.8.9.2 F r e s h w a t e r c o o l i n g s y s t e m .
Applicable requirements o f 2.4.5.8.9.1 shall be
considered d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s y s t e m .
2.4.5.8.10 Condensate feeding s y s t e m .
T h e s y s t e m shall b e submitted f o r survey i n accordance
w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f 2.4.5.8. F e e d i n g
pipeline b e t w e e n feeding p u m p s a n d boilers is subjected
t o h y d r a u l i c test b y a pressure ^=Pworking ^ accordance
w i t h Table 2 . 1 . 1 . F i t t i n g s s h a l l b e f l a w detected a n d
repaired. F i l t e r s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r t h o r o u g h i n t e r n a l
e x a m i n a t i o n . A u t o m a t i o n arrangements s h a l l b e sub
mitted for examination w i t h opening-up and dismantling,
w h e r e necessary. I f possible, t h e s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n a l
testing s h a l l b e c o m b i n e d w i t h t h e o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f
t h e respective m a c h i n e r y a n d b o i l e r s .
2.4.5.8.11 S t e a m a n d b l o w - o f f systems.
I n ships w i t h s t e a m t u r b i n e plants m e a s u r e m e n t
results s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r m a i n s t e a m l i n e 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 lines a n d
auxilary boiler steam lines w i t h inner diameter o f 75 m m
a n d a b o v e , w o r k i n g pressure o f 1 M P a a n d above, as
w e l l as b o i l e r b l o w - o f f pipes are subject t o h y d r a u l i c
tests at 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
\,5P rkmgF i t t i n g s s h a l l b e f l a w detected a n d repaired.
S a f e t y v a l v e s s h a l l b e adjusted a n d sealed. S p r i n g
hangers s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n d i s m a n t l e d c o n d i t i o n a n d
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d . O p e r a t i o n a l testing, i f
possible, s h a l l b e c o m b i n e d w i t h t h e o p e r a t i o n a l testing
o f t h e p o w e r p l a n t 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 air pipelines w i t h inner diameter o f
7 5 m m a n d above, w o r k i n g pressure o f 1 M P a a n d a b o v e
are subject t o h y d r a u l i c tests at 1 0 years i n t e r v a l s b y test
pressure o f 1 , 5 ^ ^ .
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F i t t i n g s s h a l l b e f l a w detected a n d repaired. S a f e t y
v a l v e s s h a l l b e adjusted a n d sealed.
2.4.5.8.13 T h e s u m m a r i z e d scope a n d schedule o f
s u r v e y s a n d tests are g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 .
2.4.5.8.14 T e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f systems a n d p i p i n g
is assessed u p o n t h e results o f s u r v e y p e r f o r m e d .
I f excessive w e a r is f o u n d d u r i n g survey, t h e s u r v e y o r
m a y d e m a n d determination o f residual thickness o f pipe
w a l l s , as w e l l as apparatuses a n d vessels f o r m i n g a part o f
the s y s t e m b y drilling w i t h mechanical instruments, b y
thickness gages o r non-destructive testing instruments.
2.4.5.8.15 W h e n dangerous defects o f p i p i n g o r
fittings a r e f o u n d d u r i n g s u r v e y , s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n s h a l l
be p r o h i b i t e d u n t i l e l i m i n a t i o n o f defects.
2.4.5.8.16 A d d i t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r s u r v e y o f t h e
ship p i p i n g are stipulated i n A n n e x 26 t o t h e G u i d e l i n e s .
2.4.5.9 S h a f t i n g , propeller, sterntube, p r o p e l l e r a n d
stern shafts.
2.4.5.9.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.9.1.1 A t s u r v e y , t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n o f i t e m s
a n d t h e i r i n d i v i d u a l parts s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h
opening u p and dismantling, measurement execution,
h y d r a u l i c tests a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing b e i n g p e r f o r m e d ,
w h e r e necessary.
2.4.5.9.1.2 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
p r o p e r l y prepared a n d cleaned o f m u d a n d deposits.
2.4.5.9.1.3 S u m m a r i z e d scope a n d schedule o f
s u r v e y s a n d tests are g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 .
2.4.5.9.2 I n t e r m e d i a t e s h a f t i n g s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r
examination.
2.4.5.9.2.1 I f a shaft a l i g n m e n t is carried o u t b y shaft
axis breaks a n d floats, connection w i t h propeller (sterntube)
shaft shall b e unscrewed before t h e ship is docked.
S c r e w i n g o f this connection after the d o c k i n g is completed
shall b e carried o u t afloat. B r e a k a n d float o f this
connection shall b e checked before a n d after the docking.
2.4.5.9.2.2 Parts o f shafts i n t h e w a y o f h o l e s , slots
a n d k e y beds 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 . W h e r e
necessary, testing f o r defects m a y b e carried o u t b y a n
a p p r o v e d procedure.
2.4.5.9.2.3 P i t c h c o n t r o l u n i t s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r
survey i n dismantled condition w i t h measurements being
presented.
2.4.5.9.2.4 Shaft a l i g n m e n t s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d at
each d i s m a n t l i n g o f shafts, bearings, f o u n d a t i o n chocks,
as w e l l as d u r i n g s i g n i f i c a n t repair t o replace h u l l
m e m b e r s i n t h e area o f s h a f t i n g .
2.4.5.9.3 Propeller.
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 s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y i n d i s m a n t l e d
c o n d i t i o n w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s b e i n g presented, unless
expressly p r o v i d e d o t h e r w i s e i n o t h e r standards agreed
u p o n w i t h t h e Register.
A t special s u r v e y s starting from t h e second special
survey, feedback rods o f t h e pitch-actuating m e c h a n i s m
s h a l l b e tested f o r defects.
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It is allowed n o t t o dismantle C P P h u b during the

first special survey. I f necessary, bearings o f blade parts
i n t h e scope s u f f i c i e n t f o r assessment o f t h e general
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e p r o p e l l e r u p o n its design s h a l l
be partially dismantled a n d examined.
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 detachable
blades a d j o i n i n g surfaces o f bosses a n d blades s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d . I f necessary, t h e i r g a p p i n g m a y b e checked.
2.4.5.9.3.3 P r o p e l l e r a n d blade securing b o l t s (studs)
s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d w i t h t h e u s e o f a n a p p r o v e d procedure
o f t e s t i n g f o r defects f o r d e t e c t i o n o f cracks. B o l t s
p e r m a n e n t e l o n g a t i o n s h a l l b e c h e c k e d w i t h considerat i o n o f t h e manufacturer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s .
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 d e t e c t i o n i n t h e z o n e A w i t h t h e use o f an a p p r o v e d
procedure o f t e s t i n g f o r defects a t each ship d o c k i n g .
O t h e r zones s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d v i s u a l l y .
2.4.5.9.3.5 C P P s h a l l b e pressurized after a s s e m b l y
i n accordance w i t h t h e manufacturer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s .
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 active m e a n s o f
t h e ship's steering s h a l l b e carried o u t a t each special
survey. E x t e n s i o n o f t h e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n o v e r a l l s u r v e y s
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 for 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 m a n u f a c 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 shafts a n d sterntube arrangements.
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 arrangements 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 survey, m e a s u r i n g o f
j o u r n a l s ( l i n e r s ) , bearings, clearances, d r o p p i n g s h a l l b e
carried out. W h e r e p r o t e c t i v e coating 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 coating c o n d i t i o n s h a l l
b e carried o u t , a n d i n case o f m e c h a n i c a l damages o r
adhesion failure, t h e coating s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e l y replaced.
T h e shaft s h a l l b e tested f o r defects u s i n g N D T m e t h o d s .
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 service. I n t h e
absence o f m e c h a n i c a l damage a n d i n case o f adhesion
r e t e n t i o n ( c o n f i r m e d b y a c o n c l u s i o n (Test R e p o r t ) o n
non-destructive testing carried o u t b y a testing l a b o r a t o r y
recognized b y the R e g i s t e r ) , t h e u s e o f e p o x y coating f o r
m o r e t h a n 1 0 years s h a l l b e subject t o special considerat i o n b y t h e Register. 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 s t e m 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 the cone l e n g t h ( f r o m the cone base), as w e l l as flange
k e y b e d a n d flange fillet ( i f a s t e m o r p r o p e l l e r shaft i s
connected w i t h propeller o r intermediate/thrust shafts b y
flange) shall b e checked f o r cracks u s i n g t h e approved
procedure o f testing f o r defects. Seals s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d
(replaced, w h e r e necessary) a n d pressurized i n accordance
w i t h t h e manufacturer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s . Fabricated
rubber products s h a l l b e replaced w i t h o u t b e i n g tested

for defects.
2.4.5.9.4.1.2 N o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
structures o f p r o p e l l e r a n d sterntube shafts i s carried o u t
once i n 5 years, p r o v i d e d t h e y are successfully s u r v e y e d
w h i l e intermediate docking surveys:
.1 o i l l u b r i c a t e d shafts ( b e a r i n g clearances a n d w e a r
s h a l l b e measured, o i l c o n s u m p t i o n a n d t e m p e r a t u r e
analysis reports s h a l l b e r e v i e w e d , e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n
i n accessible places);
.2 w a t e r l u b r i c a t e d shafts w i t h c o n t i n u o u s l i n e r
( i n c l u d i n g shafts w i t h separate l i n e r s w i t h closed fresh
water lubrication system):
i n case o f cone k e y c o n n e c t i o n w i t h p r o p e l l e r
w i t h e x a m i n a t i o n o f c y l i n d r i c a l part o f shaft ( f r o m stern
a n d o f b u s h , i f a n y ) a n d check o f c r a c k i n g u s i n g m e t h o d
o f testing f o r defects a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r o f
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1/3 l e n g t h o f cone ( f r o m i t s b i g g e r
foundation);
i n case o f flange c o n n e c t i o n w i t h propeller w i t h
check o f cracking i n case o f unsatisfactory results o f v i s u a l
inspection u s i n g m e t h o d o f testing f o r defects approved b y
the Register o f the flange fillet a n d e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e
lubrication o f the sterntube arrangement;
i n case o f cone k e y l e s s c o n n e c t i o n w i t h p r o p e l l e r
w i t h check o f c r a c k i n g u s i n g m e t h o d o f t e s t i n g f o r
defects a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r o f t h e b o w part o f cone;
i n case o f successful a d d i t i o n a l o p e r a t i n g indicators f o r shafts w i t h closed fresh w a t e r l u b r i c a t i o n s y s t e m ;
.3 shafts m a d e o f c o r r o s i o n resistant steels.
2.4.5.9.4.1.3 I n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n n o r m a l / o v e r a l l surv e y s o f p r o p e l l e r a n d stern shafts o f design d i f f e r e n t from
those l i s t e d u n d e r 2.4.5.9.4.1.2 s h a l l n o t exceed 2,5 years
( 6 months).
F o r n e w ships w i t h t w o a n d m o r e shaft design
a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r t h e said i n t e r v a l s f o r shafts w i t h
separate l i n e r s a n d c o a t i n g b e t w e e n l i n e r s m a y b e
e x t e n d e d t o 5 years (before t h e first special s u r v e y ) .
2.4.5.9.4.1.4 P r o v i d e d r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2.4.5.9.4.2
are c o m p l i e d w i t h , t h e m o d i f i e d s u r v e y m a y b e a p p l i e d
instead o f n o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y a t t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s
request.
2.4.5.9.4.1.5 F o r t h e shafts, t o w h i c h t h e m o d i f i e d
s u r v e y i s applied, t h e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n o v e r a l l s u r v e y s
m a y be extended to:
u p t o 7,5 years, p r o v i d e d t h e p a r t i a l s u r v e y i s carried
out (refer t o 2.4.5.9.4.3);
u p t o 1 0 years ( i n j u s t i f i e d cases u p t o 12,5 y e a r s ) ,
p r o v i d e d t h e p a r t i a l s u r v e y i s carried o u t a n d t h e s y s t e m
f o r m o n i t o r i n g shaft c o n d i t i o n is i m p l e m e n t e d , w h i c h use
is recorded i n t h e 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 .
2.4.5.9.4.2 M o d i f i e d s u r v e y m a y b e carried o u t at t h e
s h i p o w n e r ' s request instead o f n o r m a l / o v e r a l l (at 5-years
i n t e r v a l s ) survey. F o r s i n g l e a n d m u l t i s h a f t plants s u c h
s u r v e y s m a y b e carried o u t , p r o v i d e d t h e f o l l o w i n g
c o n d i t i o n s are m e t :
.1 i f used:
k e y e d j o i n t s o f p r o p e l l e r w i t h p r o p e l l e r shaft a n d
s t r u c t u r a l p r o t e c t i o n o f t h i s j o i n t a n d shaft against
e x p o s u r e t o sea w a t e r i s ensured; o r
flange j o i n t o f p r o p e l l e r w i t h p r o p e l l e r shaft a n d
s t r u c t u r a l p r o t e c t i o n o f t h i s j o i n t a n d shaft against
e x p o s u r e t o sea w a t e r i s ensured; o r
k e y l e s s j o i n t o f p r o p e l l e r w i t h p r o p e l l e r shaft a n d
p r o t e c t i o n o f t h e shaft j o i n t against e x p o s u r e t o sea w a t e r
is ensured;
.2 m e a n w h i l e :
closed o i l l u b r i c a t i n g s y s t e m i s used;
shaft a n d j o i n t s a r e n o t l i a b l e t o c o r r o s i o n ;
n e w seals m a y b e i n s t a l l e d w i t h o u t r e m o v a l o f a
p r o p e l l e r (except t h e case o f k e y e d j o i n t o f p r o p e l l e r w i t h
shaft);
design i s a p p r o v e d a n d meets t h e R e g i s t e r r e q u i r e ments;
clearances i n aft b e a r i n g are u p t o standards a n d
seals h a v e p r o v e d t h e i r efficiency;
3 at m o d i f i e d survey the f o l l o w i n g shall b e carried out:
shift o f shaft f o r e x a m i n a t i o n o f its surface
contacting w i t h a f t b e a r i n g ;
survey, as f a r as possible, o f b o w b e a r i n g a n d a l l
accessible parts o f t h e shaft i n c l u d i n g c o n n e c t i o n o f
p r o p e l l e r w i t h shaft;
testing f o r defects o f shaft cone at 1/3 o f t h e cone
l e n g t h f r o m t h e cone base a n d k e y b e d f o r cracks, as w e l l
as o f t h e shaft fillet;
s u r v e y o f a seal b e t w e e n t h e shaft a n d t h e p r o p e l l e r
( w h e r e k e y l e s s j o i n t o f p r o p e l l e r a n d shaft i s used).
S h i f t o f t h e shaft m a y n o t b e r e q u i r e d , p r o v i d e d t h e
p r o p u l s i o n u n i t i s p a r t o f t h e p r o p e l l e r shaft c o n d i t i o n
m o n i t o r i n g ( P C M ) s y s t e m a n d a l l its p r o v i s i o n s a r e m e t ,
namely:
o i l analysis i s carried o u t o n a r e g u l a r basis at
i n t e r v a l s n o t exceeding 6 m o n t h s , a n d o i l specimens
were sampled during operation;
oil consumption and bearing temperature were
registered a n d r e m a i n e d w i t h i n a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s .
D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n o i l analysis s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d .
A s a m i n i m u m , each analysis s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g
parameters: contents o f w a t e r , chlorides, m e t a l particles
a n d o i l ageing ( o x i d a t i o n ) . S t e r n seals s h a l l b e checked
f o r tightness (refer also t o A p p e n d i x 13 t o t h e G u i d e lines).
2.4.5.9.4.3 P a r t i a l s u r v e y m a y b e carried o u t a t t h e
shipowner's discretion i n lieu o f the overall survey ( w i t h
a n i n t e r v a l o f 5 years). P a r t i a l s u r v e y includes t h e check
o f o i l seals a n d b e a r i n g clearances and/or shaft d r o p p i n g .
W h e r e propellers w i t h k e y e d j o i n t s a r e used, p r o p e l l e r
d i s m a n t l i n g i s r e q u i r e d t o o p e n u p t h e b o w cone p a r t a n d
conduct testing f o r defects u s i n g t h e a p p r o v e d N D T
procedure.
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
present C h a p t e r t o t h e c o m m e r c i a l vessels, w h i c h are
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o w n e d o r chartered b y governments and 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
consideration b y t h e Register i n each particular case.
2.4.5.9.5 O p e r a t i o n a l testing.
2.4.5.9.5.1 O 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
p r o p e l l e r s h a l l b e carried o u t d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n a l testing
o f m a i n machinery.
W h e r e necessary, special o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f
shafting a n d p r o p e l l e r m a y b e d e m a n d e d p r o c e e d i n g
from t h e i r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a n d e x t e n t o f repair.
2.4.5.9.5.2 D u r i n g C P P testing, o p e r a t i o n a l testing
o f controllable pitch mechanism and control system
( f r o m a l l c o n t r o l stations) s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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 b e a r i n g o i l a n d w a t e r l u b r i c a t i o n systems s h a l l
be checked 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 assessment 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 p r o p e l l e r shaft a n d f r a m i n g
o r b e t w e e n t h e p r o p e l l e r shaft a n d b a b b i t t i n g o f t h e
sterntube seal s h a l l n o t exceed t h e f o l l o w i n g v a l u e s :
w h e n b e a r i n g i s m a n u f a c t u r e d from l i g n u m v i t a e ,
rubber, t e x t o l i t e , resin-bonded chipboard, c a p r o l o n :
A = 0,012c? + 1,8 m m f o r shaft d i a m e t e r 6 0 0 m m
a n d less;
A = 0,005c? + 6 , 0 m m f o r shaft d i a m e t e r m o r e t h a n
600 m m ;
babbitting:
A = 0,005c? + 1,0 m m
w h e r e d = shaft d i a m e t e r 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 thickness t o f t h e b r o n z e
l i n e r o f p r o p e l l e r shaft i n t h e w o r k i n g areas ( i n t h e area
o f sterntube b e a r i n g a n d seals) p e r m i t t e d d u r i n g operat i o n s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n that calculated b y t h e f o r m u l a
t = 0,02d + 5 , 0 m m
w h e r e d = shaft d i a m e t e r u n d e r t h e liner, i n 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 r e q u i r e d , i f defects exceeding t h e
m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e standards a r e f o u n d .
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 and h o n e y c o m b s i n sterntube and bearing bush;
damage o f framing o r bearing lining;
excessive n i c k s , h a i r l i n e s a n d roughness o f shaft
necks, l i n e r s a n d bearings;
cracks o n liners a n d damage o f the protective coating;
cracks o n t h e p r o p e l l e r blades a n d excessive b e n d i n g
o f blades;
d a m a g e t o sterntube a r r a n g e m e n t seal details;
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.2 excessive w e a r o f shafts, l i n e r s , f r a m i n g o r
b e a r i n g l i n i n g , blades a n d hubs o f propellers ( i n c l u d i n g
w e a r d u e t o c o r r o s i o n a n d e r o s i o n ) , details o f sterntube
b e a r i n g seal elements o i l o r w a t e r lubricated;
.3 s h a f t i n g m i s a l i g n m e n t , b r e a k i n g t h e fit o f
sterntube, b u s h e s , l i n e r s , c o n n e c t i n g c o u p l i n g s a n d
propeller.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g repair
o f s h a f t i n g a n d propellers c o m p o n e n t s are stipulated i n
t h e r e l e v a n t appendices t o 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 during Repair o f Sea-Going Ships.
2.4.5.9.6.5 S h a f t i n g a n d p r o p e l l e r s h a l l n o t b e
considered fit f o r service, i f d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n a l testing
t h e f o l l o w i n g findings w e r e detected: excessive v i b r a t i o n , a b n o r m a l strokes, excessive h e a t i n g o f bearings,
malfunctions o f the lubricating system and controllable
pitch mechanism.
R e a s o n s f o r s u c h m a l f u n c t i o n s s h a l l b e detected a n d
defects s h a l l b e e l i m i n a t e d .
2.4.5.9.6.6 D u r i n g each d i s m a n t l i n g , s h a f t i n g a l i g n m e n t s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d u s i n g t h e procedure a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register.
N e c e s s i t y f o r t h e static b a l a n c i n g o f propellers after
repair i s established p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e scope o f
r e p l a c e m e n t o f b l a d e parts o r w e l d i n g d e p o s i t i o n
c o n s i d e r i n g results o f s u r v e y a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e
shafting o p e r a t i o n .
2.4.6 S h i p s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
2.4.6.1 Special s u r v e y includes s u r v e y o f t h e general
ship systems a n d p i p i n g w i t h fittings a n d i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n
(bilge, drainage, ballast, h e e l i n g a n d t r i m m i n g , p i p e l i n e s
passing t h r o u g h f u e l o i l a n d l i q u i d cargo t a n k s , l i q u i d
cargo systems o f o i l tankers, air, o v e r f l o w a n d s o u n d i n g
pipes, v e n t i l a t i o n ) , h y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems, b o t t o m , side
fittings a n d fittings i n t h e w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s , c o r r o s i o n
protection condition.
F o r special s u r v e y o f systems a n d p i p i n g f o r m i n g
part o f t h e ship m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n s , refer t o 2.4.5.8.
2.4.6.2 A t each special s u r v e y o f general ship
systems a n d p i p i n g l i s t e d i n 2.4.6.1, t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n o f systems a n d t h e i r separate c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l b e
carried o u t p r o v i d i n g , w h e r e necessary, access, opening-up
o r d i s m a n t l i n g , m e a s u r e m e n t o f r e s i d u a l thicknesses o f
pipes, as w e l l as h y d r a u l i c tests a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing.
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r p r e p a r a t i o n o f general ship systems
a n d p i p i n g f o r s u r v e y , refer t o 2.4.5.8.3 t o 2.4.5.8.5.
L i q u i d cargo systems o n o i l tankers, o i l r e c o v e r y
ships a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers, gas carriers a n d c h e m i c a l
tankers s h a l l b e degassed p r i o r t o survey.
T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u r v e y o f general ship systems
listed i n 2.4.6.1 are g i v e n b e l o w :
.1 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e b i l g e s y s t e m , t h e i n l e t b r a n c h
pipes, t h e i r m u d boxes o r screens, s h u t - o f f a n d
non-return valves, manifolds and their non-return valves,
w a t e r seals f o r d r y i n g c o o l e d spaces, stop v a l v e s o f
drainage pipes i n b i l g e s y s t e m s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . D u r i n g
o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f t h e s y s t e m c o m p a r t m e n t s s h a l l b e
d r i e d b y each b i l g e p u m p a n d e m e r g e n c y d r y i n g o f
engine r o o m , as w e l l as a c t u a t i o n o f t h e v a l v e r e m o t e
c o n t r o l s h a l l b e carried out.
W h e r e e m e r g e n c y drainage s y s t e m i s a v a i l a b l e o n
b o a r d , i t s h a l l b e subjected t o t h e s i m i l a r s u r v e y a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l testing;
.2 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e ballast s y s t e m , v a l v e s o n
watertight bulkheads and valves o f distribution boxes
shall be examined.
D u r i n g o p e r a t i o n a l testing, p u m p i n g o f w a t e r from
t h e f a r t h e r m o s t ballast t a n k s b y each ballast p u m p a n d
operation o f valve remote control drives shall be
checked;
.3 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e l i q u i d cargo s y s t e m o n o i l
tankers, i t is necessary t o carry o u t t h e external
e x a m i n a t i o n o f p i p e l i n e s a n d fittings, as w e l l as contact
b a n k s o n flange j o i n t s o f cargo p i p e l i n e a n d e a r t h i n g .
P u m p r e m o t e s t o p p i n g devices s h a l l b e checked;
.4 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f air, exhaust gas, o v e r f l o w a n d
s o u n d i n g pipes, i t i s necessary t o check t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y
a n d c o n d i t i o n o f closures o f outlets o f a i r pipes o n o p e n
decks, s h u t - o f f v a l v e s o f a i r pipes o f sea chests a n d i c e
b o x e s , flame arresters o n a i r pipes o f f u e l o i l , o i l a n
l i q u i d cargo t a n k s , cofferdams adjacent t o cargo t a n k s
a n d slop t a n k s , o n t h e outlets o f v e n t pipes, b r e a t h i n g
v a l v e s a n d flame arresters o f v e n t pipes, p r o t e c t i v e
devices from t h e a t m o s p h e r i c precipitates, sight glasses
o n o v e r f l o w pipes, s e l f - c l o s i n g a n d test cocks o f s h o r t
s o u n d i n g pipes a n d l i q u i d l e v e l indicator;
.5 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m , i t i s
necessary t o check t h e c o n d i t i o n o f v e n t ducts a n d
t r u n k s , especially i n t h e places o f passage t h r o u g h
w a t e r t i g h t a n d fire b u l k h e a d s , fire dampers a n d t h e i r
drives, closures o f v e n t i l a t i n g c o w l s o n o p e n decks,
i n s u l a t i o n o f v e n t ducts, flame arresters o n v e n t i l a t i o n
t r u n k s o f cargo p u m p r o o m s , etc.
V e n t i l a t i n g s y s t e m o f hazardous spaces s h a l l b e
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested. Ships w h o s e keels 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 checked f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y
o f safe access t o t h e c o n t r o l s f o r closure o f v e n t i l a t i o n
ducts (refer t o 1 2 . 1 . 1 0 , P a r t V H I " S y s t e m s a n d P i p i n g " 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 SeaG o i n g S h i p s ) l e a d i n g t o cargo, m a c h i n e r y a n d o t h e r
spaces fitted w i t h fire s m o t h e r i n g systems;
.6 special survey includes survey o f drainage pipes
passing t h r o u g h the sides, decks, bulkheads and platforms.
D r a i n a g e pipes s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r e x a m i n a t i o n
w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n o f access, o p e n i n g - u p a n d d i s m a n t l i n g , w h e r e necessary.
D r a i n a g e pipes t o g e t h e r w i t h detachable j o i n t s ,
b u l k h e a d penetrations, p i p e l i n e a n d side fittings s h a l l
be s u r v e y e d i n order t o assess t h e i r c o n d i t i o n , absence o f
m e d i u m gaps a n d e x t e r n a l i n d i c a t i o n s o f damage.
D u r i n g s u r v e y o f fittings t h e c o n d i t i o n o f l o c a l a n d
r e m o t e c o n t r o l drives s h a l l b e checked.
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p i p e l i n e i n s u l a t i o n ( i f a n y ) s h a l l b e r e m o v e d , pipes a n d s u r v e y o r m a y require f o r measurement results a n d w e a r
fittings s h a l l b e d i s m a n t l e d f o r e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e i r determination o f the essential units a n d components o f the
i n t e r n a l surface, assessment o f c o n d i t i o n o f v a l v e s , gate hydraulic d r i v e systems t o b e submitted.
v a l v e s a n d flaps, a n d t h e r e s i d u a l thickness o f pipes s h a l l
2.4.6.3.3 U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y a n d
b e m e a s u r e d . F o r t h i s p u r p o s e before d i s m a n t l i n g a n d e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e defects r e v e a l e d d u r i n g t h e survey,
s u r v e y t h e drainage pipes s h a l l b e prepared, f l u s h e d a n d t h e h y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r
steamed o u t , as appropriate.
o p e r a t i o n a l testing together w i t h h y d r a u l i c m o t o r s a n d
U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e drainage pipes h y d r a u l i c p u m p s o f t h e respective m a c h i n e r y (refer
together w i t h detachable j o i n t s , b u l k h e a d penetrations, t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 ) . T h e m a i n characteristics o f t h e h y d r a u l i c
p i p e l i n e a n d s i d e f i t t i n g s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r drives o p e r a t i o n s h a l l b e checked d u r i n g t h e o p e r a t i o n a l
o p e r a t i o n a l testing according t o t h e i r purpose. A t t h e testing o f t h e m a c h i n e r y served b y t h e m .
same time the serviceability o f the local and remote
2.4.6.3.4 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 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 . 3 ,
f i t t i n g c o n t r o l stations s h a l l b e checked.
t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
.1 f a i l u r e - f r e e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e h y d r a u l i c d r i v e
Repairs o r replacement o f drainage pipes a n d fittings
shall b e carried o u t i n case defects o r wears, preventing the systems;
use o f pipes and fittings b y proper purpose, w e r e detected
.2 o p e r a t i o n o f w o r k i n g l i q u i d d r a i n i n g devices after
d u r i n g the survey. Pipe cracks, t h r o u g h holes i n pipe w a l l s , l i f t i n g safety v a l v e s ;
unavoidable looseness i n the detachable pipe j o i n t s , damage
.3 o p e r a t i o n o f t h e devices f o r a i r r e m o v a l from t h e
o f b u l k h e a d penetrations, pipeline a n d b o t t o m fittings, h y d r a u l i c d r i v e m a c h i n e r y a n d s y s t e m ;
leaking o f m e d i u m t h r o u g h the closed valves, gate valves
.4 o p e r a t i o n o f t h e devices ( p u m p s , v a l v e s , etc.) f o r
and flaps due t o t h e i r w e a r o r damage, w e a r o f pipe w a l l s r e f i l l i n g t h e w o r k i n g l i q u i d leakages a n d t h e devices f o r
exceeding t h e l i m i t s o f pipe wear, stated i n t h e technical t h e l i q u i d d r a i n i n g from t h e s y s t e m ;
documentation o f the appropriate organizations a n d f i r m s o r
.5 o p e r a t i o n o f filters, c o n t r o l e q u i p m e n t ;
exceeding t h e l i m i t i n g residual pipe w a l l thickness, are
.6 operation o f the w o r k i n g l i q u i d accumulators ( i f any);
considered as such.
.7 absence o f w o r k i n g m e d i u m gaps i n t h e s y s t e m
D r a i n a g e pipes s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r service, i f a n d a i r i n f l o w s ;
d u r i n g s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing t h e a b o v e m e n .8 o p e r a t i o n o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n .
t i o n e d defects o r o t h e r defects, p r e v e n t i n g t h e u s e o f
2.4.6.3.5 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r assessment o f
pipes a n d f i t t i n g s b y p r o p e r purpose, a r e f o u n d ;
technical condition o f hydraulic drive systems are
.7 plastic p i p e l i n e s used i n t h e v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m , stipulated i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 1 . 4 t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 1 . 6 .
passing t h r o u g h t h e w a t e r t i g h t a n d f i r e - f i g h t i n g b u l k 2.4.6.3.6 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 o r
heads a n d hazardous spaces, s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d p r o v i d - c o m p o n e n t s i n t h e h y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems s h a l l b e
i n g , w h e r e necessary, access, o p e n i n g - u p a n d d i s m a n t - carried o u t i n case defects o r w e a r s , p r e v e n t i n g t h e use o f
l i n g at i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d special s u r v e y s .
pipes a n d fittings b y p r o p e r purpose, w e r e detected
d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y . P i p e cracks, t h r o u g h h o l e s i n p i p e
2.4.6.3 H y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems.
2.4.6.3.1 Special s u r v e y o f h y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems w a l l s , u n a v o i d a b l e looseness i n t h e detachable p i p e
i n c l u d e s t h e s u r v e y o f h y d r a u l i c m o t o r s , h y d r a u l i c j o i n t s , l e a k i n g o f m e d i u m t h r o u g h t h e v a l v e s , slide gates,
p u m p s , p i p e l i n e s , v a l v e u n i t s , slide v a l v e u n i t s , a u x i l i a r y a u x i l i a r y p u m p s , a c c u m u l a t o r d i a p h r a g m fracture, f a i l u r e
d r i v e p u m p s ( m a k e - u p p u m p s , etc.), h y d r a u l i c a m p l i - o f a u x i l i a r y d r i v e p u m p s ( m a k e - u p p u m p f o r r e f i l l i n g
f i e r s , d r a i n i n g stations a n d h y d r a u l i c a c c u m u l a t o r s leakage i n t h e s y s t e m , d r a i n s t a t i o n p u m p , etc.) f a i l u r e o f
( i f a n y ) , h y d r a u l i c c y l i n d e r s o f t h e brakes ( i n deck c o n t r o l e q u i p m e n t , p i p e w a l l w e a r e x c e e d i n g t h e
m a c h i n e r y w i t h h y d r a u l i c d r i v e s ) , safety v a l v e s , p n e u - m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s stated i n t h e appropriate
m a t i c t a n k s a n d d r a i n i n g t a n k s ( i f a n y ) , a n d o t h e r t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n o r i n t h e present R u l e s are
h y d r a u l i c devices a n d u n i t s depending o n t h e design a n d considered as such.
purpose o f t h e h y d r a u l i c drives.
2.4.6.3.7 H y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d
2.4.6.3.2 A t special survey, h y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems fit f o r service, i f d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing
including t h e i r components a n d units, listed i n 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 . 1 , t h e defects m e n t i o n e d i n 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 . 6 o r o t h e r defects,
shall b e submitted f o r survey w i t h the p r o v i s i o n o f access, p r e v e n t i n g t h e u s e o f pipes a n d fittings b y p r o p e r
opening-up a n d dismantling, w h e r e necessary. T h e r e w i t h purpose, are f o u n d .
the directions contained i n t h e manufacturers' technical
2.4.6.4 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 .
documentation a n d maintenance manuals f o r h y d r a u l i c
2.4.6.4.1 Special s u r v e y includes t h e s u r v e y o f
drive systems shall b e considered, as w e l l as structural 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 , located
peculiarities o f t h e systems installed. I f required, at t h e b o t h a b o v e a n d u n d e r t h e w a t e r l i n e .
surveyor's request, pipe residual thickness measurements
2.4.6.4.2 A t special s u r v e y s , b o t t o m , side a n d
s h a l l b e carried o u t . I n t h e cases stipulated i n t h e w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d v a l v e s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r
90
thorough examination w i t h mandatory opening-up o f

units and components. Such surveys shall be combined
w i t h d o c k s u r v e y s (refer t o C h a p t e r 2 . 5 ) .
2.4.6.4.3 A t e v e r y i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d special d r y d o c k
s u r v e y starting from t h e second special s u r v e y , a n d f o r
ships subject t o a n n u a l d o c k i n g (refer t o 2 . 5 . 1 . 5 ) , at t h e
second o r t h i r d a n n u a l d r y d o c k s u r v e y s t h e b o t t o m a n d
side f i t t i n g s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n t h e d i s m a n t l e d
c o n d i t i o n , defects s h a l l b e detected a n d t h e fittings s h a l l
b e repaired a n d lapped. T h e b r a n c h pipes w h e r e t h e
a b o v e m e n t i o n e d fittings a r e i n s t a l l e d as w e l l as pipes
(ducts) c o n n e c t i n g sea chests a n d i c e b o x e s s h a l l b e
submitted f o r thorough examination accompanied b y
r e s i d u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t . T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s
paragraph i n respect o f r e s i d u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
s h a l l also a p p l y t o i n - w a t e r s u r v e y .
2.4.6.4.4 H y d r a u l i c tests instead o f s u r v e y s w i t h t h e
r e s i d u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t are n o t a l l o w e d .
2.4.6.4.5 A f t e r the ship has been launched t h e valves
shall b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d and operationally tested.
2.4.6.4.6 W a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d v a l v e s s h a l l b e submitted for survey i n dismantled condition. T h e bulkhead
penetrations s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n . I f necessary, t h e r e s i d u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
2.4.6.4.7 T h e r e m o t e drives s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n
operation.
2.4.6.4.8 B o t t o m , side v a l v e s a n d v a l v e s i n s t a l l e d
b e n e a t h t h e w a t e r l i n e a n d also w e l d e d branches a n d
p i p e l i n e s ( c h a n n e l s ) c o n n e c t i n g sea chests a n d ice b o x e s ,
i f t h e v a l v e s a r e i n s t a l l e d t h e r e o n , s h a l l b e tested at each
special survey, starting f r o m t h e second s u r v e y . T h e
a b o v e v a l v e s a n d branches s h a l l b e h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested
b y n o t less t h a n 0,5 M P a testing pressure.
Test pressure o f the h y d r a u l i c test corresponds t o t h e
pressure stipulated f o r t h e sea chests a n d ice boxes, a n d
pipelines (channels) connecting sea chests a n d ice boxes
w h i c h shall b e hose tested u p t o the l e v e l o f 1,25 height o f
the ship's side, t h e test pressure being n o t less t h a n t h e
pressure i n the b l o w i n g s y s t e m o f sea chests and ice boxes.
Discharge valves above waterline shall be hydraul i c a l l y tested b y t h e test pressure e q u a l t o t h e pressure o f
t h e v a l v e s b l o w i n g u p m e d i u m o r t h e test pressure s h a l l
be taken equal t o 0,2 M P a .
A f t e r repair o r replacement t h e v a l v e s s h a l l b e
h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested b y t h e pressure n o t less t h a n
0,5 M P a .
e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e defects r e v e a l e d d u r i n g t h e survey,
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 s h a l l b e
s u b m i t t e d f o r o p e r a t i o n a l testing.
v a l v e s t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a r e stipulated i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 1 . 4 ,
2.4.5.1.5.
2.4.6.4.11 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e fittings'
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 carried o u t i n case t h e
defects p r e v e n t i n g t h e u s e o f t h e v a l v e s b y t h e p r o p e r
purpose a r e r e v e a l e d d u r i n g t h e survey.
M a t e r i a l o f gaskets b e i n g i n s t a l l e d i n t h e a s s e m b l y
process o f t h e v a l v e s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h 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 ( d r a w i n g s ) a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register.
2.4.6.4.12 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 s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r service i n case d u r i n g t h e
s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing t h e defects, p r e v e n t i n g t h e
use o f t h e v a l v e s b y t h e p r o p e r purpose, are detected.
2.4.6.5 P i p i n g passing t h r o u g h f u e l t a n k s a n d cargo
tanks.
2.4.6.5.1 Special s u r v e y includes t h e s u r v e y o f
p i p e l i n e s passing t h r o u g h f u e l t a n k s a n d cargo t a n k s
w i t h o u t tunnels.
2.4.6.5.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y t h e p i p e l i n e s p a s s i n g
t h r o u g h f u e l t a n k s a n d cargo tanks w i t h o u t t u n n e l s s h a l l
be s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n o f access,
o p e n i n g - u p a n d d i s m a n t l i n g , w h e r e necessary. I f needed,
at t h e s u r v e y o r ' s request, t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s o f t h e p i p e
r e s i d u a l thickness s h a l l b e carried o u t .
2.4.6.5.3 T h e p i p e l i n e s i n q u e s t i o n s h a l l b e tested
h y d r a u l i c a l l y at each special survey. W h e r e t h e p i p e l i n e s
are f i t t e d w i t h detachable j o i n t s i n s i d e t h e t a n k s , t h e y
s h a l l b e h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested at i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s . T h e
test pressure o f p i p e l i n e h y d r a u l i c test s h a l l b e t a k e n
e q u a l t o 1,5 m a x i m u m w o r k i n g pressure (l^Pwoîng)
of
t h e p i p e l i n e passing t h r o u g h f u e l t a n k s a n d cargo
tanks.
e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e defects r e v e a l e d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y
t h e p i p e l i n e s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r o p e r a t i o n a l testing.
fittings' t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a r e stipulated i n 2.4.5.1.4,
2.4.5.1.5 a n d 2.4.5.1.7.
2.4.6.5.6 R e p a i r s o r replacement o f t h e p i p e l i n e s
s h a l l b e carried o u t i n case t h e defects p r e v e n t i n g t h e u s e
o f t h e p i p e l i n e s b y t h e p r o p e r p u r p o s e a r e detected
d u r i n g t h e survey.
2.4.6.5.7 T h e p i p i n g i n q u e s t i o n s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d
fit f o r service i f d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing
t h e i r r e m o v a b l e defects a r e detected.
2.4.6.6 O t h e r systems a n d p i p i n g .
2.4.6.6.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f o t h e r systems a n d
p i p e l i n e s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable i n s t r u c t i o n s o f 2.4.6.1 t o 2.4.6.5.
2.4.6.6.2 Special s u r v e y o f ship hoses subject t o t h e
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 s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e
scope specified i n 2.2.6.5 w i t h t h e o b l i g a t o r y h y d r a u l i c
tests u n d e r a pressure e q u a l t o t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e
w o r k i n g pressure o f t h e hose stated i n its certificate a n d
m a r k e d o n b o t h ends o f t h e h o s e o r t o 1,5 o f t h e w o r k i n g
pressure o f t h e s y s t e m o n w h i c h t h e hose i s fitted,
w h i c h e v e r i s greater.
2.4.6.6.3 R e p a i r o f hoses m a y b e c a r r i e d o u t
according t o procedure a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r b y
m e a n s o f c u r i n g t h e p a d layers l y i n g outside t h e w i r e
spiral. T h e repair o f t h e p a d layers i n each case s h a l l b e

carried o u t l a y e r b y layer. I t i s n o t p e r m i t t e d t o repair t h e
s a m e h o s e segment m o r e t h a n once. A f t e r repair t h e
s u r v e y a n d h y d r a u l i c testing s h a l l b e repeated u n d e r t h e
Register technical supervision.
2.4.6.7 C o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n .
2.4.6.7.1 A t special s u r v e y t h e c o n d i t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n o f sea w a t e r p i p i n g s h a l l b e checked:
i n s u l a t i n g j o i n t s f o r t h e absence o f m e t a l - c o n t a c t i n g
surfaces ( v o l t a g e drop s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 0 , 1 V ) ;
protectors (protectors, w h i c h w o r k i n g m e t a l i s w o r n
b y m o r e t h a n 4 0 p e r cent o f t h e i n i t i a l m a s s b y t h e date o f
survey, s h a l l b e replaced);
"sacrificial" b r a n c h pipes (residual w a l l thickness o f
"sacrificial" b r a n c h pipes s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t t i l l t h e n e x t
special s u r v e y w i t h regard t o carbon steel c o r r o s i o n rate
b e i n g e q u a l t o 1,5 m m p e r y e a r ) .
2.4.7.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.7.1.1 D u r i n g special s u r v e y o f t h e ship t h e l i s t o f
its electrical e q u i p m e n t , i t s design, a r r a n g e m e n t a n d
i n s t a l l a t i o n s h a l l b e checked f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s a n d t h e technical c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
electrical e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d .
2.4.7.1.2 T h e s u m m a r i z e d scope o f s u r v e y o f t h e
electrical c o m p o n e n t s i s g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 .
2.4.7.1.3 I f i n t h e p e r i o d p r i o r t o special s u r v e y o f
t h e ship o r d u r i n g special s u r v e y t h e repair w o r k s o f t h e
m a i n generators, p r o p e l l e r m o t o r s w e r e carried o u t , t h e n
t h e said electrical m a c h i n e s s h a l l b e tested d u r i n g t h e sea
trials together w i t h t h e w h o l e electric p r o p u l s i o n plant.
T h e p r o g r a m o f sea t r i a l s w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f m o d e s a n d
duration o f the trials shall be submitted t o the Register
for approval.
2.4.7.1.4 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 electrical
e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d as p e r t h e s u r v e y results
a n d t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n w e a r s , damages, defects r e v e a l e d
d u r i n g t h e o p e r a t i o n ; repairs a n d replacements p e r f o r m e d
as s h o w n i n t h e ship's d o c u m e n t a t i o n (ship's data b o o k s ,
reports, e n g i n e - r o o m logs, etc.).
2.4.7.1.5 F o r n e w electrical e q u i p m e n t b e i n g i n stalled o n b o a r d t h e ship, t h e d o c u m e n t s s h a l l b e
s u b m i t t e d f o r t h e i t e m s stipulated b y t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships a n d
Rules for Technical Supervision during Construction o f
Ships a n d M a n u f a c t u r e o f M a t e r i a l s a n d P r o d u c t s f o r
Ships.
2.4.7.1.6 E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t o f t h e service, a m e n i t y a n d process spaces s h a l l b e subjected t o t h e technical
s u p e r v i s i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n respect o f selection o f
types a n d cross-section o f cables a n d w i r e s , m e t h o d s o f
cable i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n , i n s u l a t i o n resistance,
e a r t h i n g a n d p r o t e c t i o n devices.
2.4.7.1.7 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e standards o f t h e a x i a l shaft
displacement i n the sliding bearings o f electrical
91
m a c h i n e s , standards o f t h e i n s u l a t i o n resistance a n d
standards o f s e l f - v i b r a t i o n o f electrical m a c h i n e s are
g i v e n i n Tables 2 . 4 . 7 . 1 . 7 - 1 , 2 . 4 . 7 . 1 . 7 - 2 a n d 2 . 4 . 7 . 1 . 7 - 3 ,
accordingly.
T a b l e 2.4.7.1.7-1
S t a n d a r d s o f axial shaft displacement i n sliding bearings
o f electrical m a c h i n e s
Output,
kW
Shaft displacement
U p to 10
10 30
30 70
7 0 125
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 . Displacement established to b o t h sides o f the armature

(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 d i a m e t e r 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 is t a k e n t o b e equal t o 2 p e r cent o f t h e shaft
j o u r n a l diameter.
Table
Standards of insulation resistance
Nos.
2.4.7.1.7-2
Resistance o f i n s u l a t i o n
i n t h e heated c o n d i t i o n , M O h
Normal
Electrical machines
M a g n e t i c stations, starting
devices
M a i n , emergency, d i s t r i b u t i o n
switchboards, c o n t r o l panels,
etc. w i t h the detached e x t e r n a l
circuits, e a r t h i n g indicators
s i g n a l l a m p s , v o l t m e t e r s , etc.:
up to 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 to 100 V
100 220 V
power 100 500 V
Signalling
and monitoring
c o n t r o l circuits:
up to 100 V
101 5 0 0 V
Maximum
allowable
0,7 a n d above not less than 0,2

0,5 a n d a b o v e not less than 0,2

0 , 1 a n d a b o v e not less than 0,02



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 f r o t a t i o n , m i n "
Self-vibration amplitude,
mm
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000

0,1
0,09 0,075 0 , 0 6 0 0 , 0 5 0 0 , 0 3 0 0 , 0 2 0
N o t e . T h e l i m i t s o f t h e a l l o w a b l e v i b r a t i o n s are d e t e r m i n e d
b y t h e m a x i m u m d o u b l e a m p l i t u d e o f s e l f - v i b r a t i o n o f electrical
m a c h i n e s i n d i c a t e d i n the T a b l e .
92
Standards o f t h e p e r m i s s i b l e v a r i a t i o n s o f t h e a i r
gaps o f t h e electrical m a c h i n e s s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n
accordance w i t h t h e stated b e l o w .
T h e m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e d e v i a t i o n s o f t h e a i r gaps
relative t o the arithmetic mean value:
between rotor and stator o f asynchronous machines
u p t o 2 5 p e r cent;
b e t w e e n rotor a n d stator o f synchronous machines
u p t o 1 0 p e r cent;
f o r direct-current m a c h i n e s w i t h l a p w i n d i n g w i t h
gaps b e t w e e n t h e a r m a t u r e a n d m a i n poles u p t o 3 m m
1 0 p e r cent, m o r e t h a n 3 m m u p t o 5 p e r cent;
f o r direct-current m a c h i n e s w i t h w a v e w i n d i n g w i t h
gaps b e t w e e n t h e a r m a t u r e a n d m a i n poles u p t o 3 m m
2 5 p e r cent, m o r e t h a n 3 m m u p t o 12 p e r cent;
f o r direct c u r r e n t m a c h i n e s ( b e t w e e n t h e a r m a t u r e
a n d c o m m u t a t i n g p o l e s ) 5 p e r cent.
M e a s u r e m e n t o f a i r gaps, w h e r e possible, s h a l l b e
p e r f o r m e d f r o m b o t h sides o f t h e a r m a t u r e ( r o t o r ) i n f o u r
different p o i n t s i n t w o p e r p e n d i c u l a r planes ( i n 90).
2.4.7.1.8 T h e a l l o w a b l e eccentricity o f c o m m u t a t o r s
a n d r i n g s s h a l l n o t exceed t h e v a l u e s r e g u l a t e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s d o c u m e n t a t i o n , a n d i n t h e absence o f t h e
latter b y t h e R e g i s t e r - a p p r o v e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
2.4.7.2 E l e c t r i c p r o p u l s i o n plants.
2.4.7.2.1 Electric propulsion plants m a i n gene-rators,
propulsion m o t o r s and electromagnetic clutches w i t h a l l the
servicing a u x i l i a r y machinery, switchboards, control a n d
m o n i t o r i n g panels, safety interlock and signalling shall b e
operationally tested together w i t h the p r i m e movers. D u r i n g
the e x a m i n a t i o n o f m a i n generators, exciting units, converters the f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
c o n d i t i o n o f b e d plate, e n d shields a n d bearings;
axial displacement o f armature o r rotor i n sliding
bearings ( d i s p l a c e m e n t s h a l l n o t exceed t h e v a l u e s
indicated i n Table 2.4.7.1.7-1);
clearances i n t h e bearings o f electrical m a c h i n e s o f
the electric p r o p u l s i o n plant ( t h e clearances shall
c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e manufacturer's data);
air gaps o f t h e m a c h i n e s (the gaps s h a l l c o r r e s p o n d
t o t h e manufacturer's data, t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e
v a r i a t i o n s are g i v e n i n 2 . 4 . 7 . 1 . 7 ) ;
i n s u l a t i o n o f bearings o f p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s a n d m a i n
generators o f electric p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t ;
c o n d i t i o n o f surfaces o f c o m m u t a t o r s a n d slip r i n g s
(refer t o 2 . 4 . 7 . 1 . 8 ) ;
p o s i t i o n o f t h e cross-piece i n accordance w i t h t h e
m a r k a v a i l a b l e , c o n d i t i o n o f brushes a n d b r u s h u n i t ;
availability and condition o f instrumentation (temperature sensors, o i l a n d w a t e r pressure r e l a y s , w a t e r
sensors, etc.) a n d h e a t i n g elements;
a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d c o n d i t i o n o f spare parts.
D u r i n g the examination attention shall b e paid t o
possible cracks i n t h e b e d plates a n d shafts o f r o t o r s a n d
armatures a n d i n t h e e n d shields o f m a c h i n e s , d a m a g e o f
a l a y e r o f p r o t e c t i v e v a r n i s h o f stator w i n d i n g s , a r m a t u r e
a n d p o l e c o i l s , located outside o f t h e slots a n d i n t h e

s h r o u d i n g o f r o t o r a n d stator f r o n t parts, b u r r s a n d o t h e r
defects o f t h e i n t e r n a l surfaces o f b r u s h h o l d e r collars.
2.4.7.2.2 W h e n t e s t i n g t h e electrical p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t
at direct 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 checked:
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 r e v e r s e 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 r o t a t i o n , o p e r a t i o n o f 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 e v e r y p o s i t i o n o f t h e m o d e s w i t c h g e a r
o n t h e m a i n exciting unit a n d other m a i n auxiliary
m a c h i n e r y , as w e l l as o n t h e standby e x c i t i n g u n i t a n d
standby a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y ;
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 from each c o n t r o l
station;
actuating o f a l l types o f p r o t e c t i o n p r o v i d e d b y t h e
electric m o v e m e n t d i a g r a m ;
operation o f interlocks and signalling provided b y
t h e electric m o v e m e n t d i a g r a m .
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 electric p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t a t a l t e r n a t i n g current s h a l l 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.
M o r e o v e r , t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
start a n d reverse o f p r o p u l s i o n electric m o t o r s from
t w o diesel-generators a n d f r o m o n e diesel-generator
( i f s u c h 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 t u r b i n e s 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 from o n e generator;
i n t e r l o c k o f t h e starting device w i t h t h e e n g i n e
telegraph ( i f provided);
change o f r o t a t i o n a l speed o f p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s b y
m e a n s o f change o f r o t a t i o n a l 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 sources o f electrical
power.
2.4.7.3.1 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 (unless t h e y a r e a c c u m u l a t o r batteries) s h a l l b e
checked together w i t h p r i m e m o v e r s a t t h e m a x i m u m
possible l o a d o f generators, n o t e x c e e d i n g 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 test o f t h e generator w i t h
d r i v i n g e n g i n e t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
a l l o w a b l e change l i m i t s o f t h e p r i m e m o v e r n o - l o a d
speed b y t h e r e m o t e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e r e g u l a t o r 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 change 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;
o p e r a t i o n o f v o l t a g e regulator;
degree o f c o m m u t a t o r s p a r k i n g i n t h e direct-current
m a c h i n e s a n d i n t h e r i n g s o f t h e alternating-current
m a c h i n e s w i t h t h e l o a d e d generator;
h e a t i n g o f bearings, w h i c h s h a l l n o t exceed 8 0 C f o r
s l i d i n g bearings a n d 1 0 0 C f o r r o l l e r bearings;
voltage variations at changing o f the l o a d from zero u p
t o the m a x i m u m possible, voltage shall n o t v a r y b y m o r e
t h a n + 2 , 5 p e r cent o f the rated voltage f o r t h e m a i n

generators, and 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;
r o t a t i o n a l speed v a r i a t i o n s a n d its r e s t o r a t i o n t i m e at
l o a d i n g a n d u n l o a d i n g . P r o m p t change o f r o t a t i o n a l
speed s h a l l n o t exceed 10 per cent o f rated speed, a n d t h e
steady r o t a t i o n a l speed s h a l l n o t v a r y from t h e rated
speed b y m o r e t h a n 5 p e r cent. T i m e o f a c h i e v e m e n t o f
t h e steady r o t a t i o n a l speed s h a l l n o t exceed 5 s;
voltage variations a n d its restoration t i m e at t h e
balanced l o a d increases and drops. I n this case, a sudden
change i n the balanced l o a d o f a generator r u n n i n g at rated
speed a n d rated voltage, under g i v e n current a n d p o w e r factor conditions, shall n o t cause a drop o f voltage b e l o w
85 per cent o r a rise above 120 per cent o f the rated value.
A f t e r the c o m p l e t i o n o f transient processes, t h e generator
voltage shall b e restored w i t h i n n o t m o r e t h a n 1,5 s w i t h a
deviation from t h e rated v a l u e being + 3 p e r c e n t F o r
emergency sets these values m a y b e increased, respectively,
t o 5 s a n d 4 p e r cent o f the rated voltage.
W i t h generators p a r a l l e l e d t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e
checked:
s w i t c h i n g o f generators t o p a r a l l e l o p e r a t i o n ;
d i s t r i b u t i o n o f active a n d reactive loads at increase
a n d release o f l o a d o n generators, b e i n g created b y t h e
ship c o n s u m e r s , w i t h i n 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e rated l o a d u p t o
t h e m a x i m u m possible l o a d ;
transfer o f l o a d f r o m o n e generator t o another;
m i n i m u m v o l t a g e p r o t e c t i o n a n d o v e r l o a d protection;
b a c k p o w e r ( f o r alternating-current generators) o r
b a c k c u r r e n t p r o t e c t i o n ( f o r direct-current generators).
P r o t e c t i o n s h a l l b e actuated w i t h n o t m o r e t h a n
10 s t i m e d e l a y w h e n t h e b a c k p o w e r o r c u r r e n t v a l u e s
are n o t m o r e t h a n 2 6 p e r cent o f t h e i r rated v a l u e s f o r
turbochargers a n d 8 1 5 p e r cent o f t h e i r rated v a l u e s
f o r generators d r i v e n b y i n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n engines.
2.4.7.3.3 E m e r g e n c y generator w i t h t h e p r i m e m o v e r
s h a l l b e checked as stated i n 2 . 4 . 7 . 3 . 2 ( e x c l u d i n g t h e
p a r a l l e l o p e r a t i o n , d i s t r i b u t i o n o f loads, transfer o f l o a d
a n d b a c k p o w e r p r o t e c t i o n ) . Besides, t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l
b e checked:
a u t o m a t i c a n d m a n u a l start, i f p r o v i d e d ( t o b e carried
o u t 3 t i m e s each);
t h e t o t a l t i m e o f a u t o m a t i c start o f diesel a n d l o a d i n g
o f generator ( s h a l l n o t exceed 4 5 s ) ;
unless a n effective m a n u a l starting device is
provided, t h e second p o w e r source o f energy f o r
c o n d u c t i n g three a d d i t i o n a l starts d u r i n g 3 0 m i n s h a l l
b e checked;
automatic switching o n t h e emergency consumers;
t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f electric p o w e r s u p p l y t o c o n s u m e r s
f o r r e g e n e r a t i o n o f ship's p o w e r p l a n t ( i f p r o v i d e d ) ;
audible and visual signalling.
2.4.7.3.4 W h e r e a c c u m u l a t o r batteries are t h e m a i n
o r e m e r g e n c y sources o f electrical p o w e r , t h e f o l l o w i n g
s h a l l b e checked:
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correctness o f i n s t a l l a t i o n , c o n n e c t i n g a n d f i x i n g o f
a c c u m u l a t o r batteries;
serviceability a n d compliance w i t h the requirements
o f lighting, heating a n d ventilation o f a battery r o o m ;
direct purpose discharge d u r i n g t h e r e g u l a t e d t i m e i n
o r d e r t o check t h e b a t t e r y v o l t a g e a n d capacity;
c h a r g i n g at a l l t h e stages o f c h a r g i n g current, n o
w a r m i n g - u p o f t h e b a t t e r y contacts a n d c h a r g i n g b o a r d ;
actuating o f b a c k c u r r e n t p r o t e c t i o n ( f o r electric
machinery units);
a u t o m a t i c s w i t c h i n g o n t h e a c c u m u l a t o r batteries,
b e i n g a n e m e r g e n c y ( e m e r g e n c y i n t e r m e d i a t e ) source o f
electrical p o w e r i n case o f absence o f ship's p o w e r
network voltage;
p a r a l l e l o p e r a t i o n o f c h a r g i n g devices ( i f p r o v i d e d ) ;
d e n s i t y a n d l e v e l o f e l e c t r o l y t e i n batteries;
b l o c k i n g o f f o r c e d v e n t i l a t i o n a n d c h a r g i n g device;
c o n d i t i o n o f b a t t e r y shelves a n d f i x i n g o f batteries;
c o n d i t i o n o f v e n t i n g ducts a n d openings, w a r n i n g
notices;
c o n d i t i o n o f safe-type l i g h t i n g f i x t u r e s .
Availability o f the operation manuals f o r the
batteries s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.7.4 C o n v e r t i n g devices feeding essential c o n sumers.
2.4.7.4.1 Static p o w e r converters.
D u r i n g t h e t e s t i n g o f static p o w e r converters t h e
f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
air c o o l i n g (self- o r forced c o o l i n g ) ;
p r o t e c t i o n , v i s u a l a n d a u d i b l e a l a r m o f exceeding o f
t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e c o o l i n g m e d i u m t e m p e r a t u r e at
t h e s y s t e m o u t l e t f o r t h e converters w i t h t h e f o r c e d
cooling;
v i s u a l a l a r m o f p o w e r circuits a n d c o n t r o l circuits
switching o n and off.
2.4.7.4.2 R o t a r y converters.
D u r i n g t h e t e s t i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
degree o f t h e bearings' h e a t i n g ;
o p e r a t i o n o f starting a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n devices.
2.4.7.4.3 T r a n s f o r m e r s .
D u r i n g the examination o f the transformers the
f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
ventilation o f the transformer rooms;
locking o f the doors a n d interlocking o f t h e
d i s c o n n e c t i n g devices i n t r a n s f o r m e r r o o m s .
D u r i n g t h e operational testing t h e heating under the
l o a d , p r o d u c e d b y t h e ship c o n s u m e r s , a n d u n i f o r m i t y o f
phase l o a d d i s t r i b u t i o n s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.7.5 D i s t r i b u t i o n devices.
D u r i n g the examination o f m a i n and emergency
switchboards, p o w e r a n d light, section a n d group
d i s t r i b u t i o n s w i t c h b o a r d s , s t a r t i n g a n d c o n t r o l panels
a n d c h a r g i n g devices t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
c o n d i t i o n o f s w i t c h i n g devices;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e d o c u m e n t s o r stamps f o r calibrat i o n o f electric m e t e r s , as w e l l as t h e c o l o u r g r a d u a t i o n
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lines o n t h e scales o f t h e devices t a k i n g t h e readings o f

t h e n o m i n a l parameters;
o p e r a t i o n o f a l l types o f p r o t e c t i o n devices (except
the short-circuit protection) provided i n t h e energy
generating a n d d i s t r i b u t i n g circuits, as w e l l as adequacy
o f a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e current a n d v o l t a g e settings i n fuses;
c o n d i t i o n o f f i x i n g t h e isolators o f busbars a n d
devices i n s i d e t h e s w i t c h b o a r d s .
W i t h t h e p u r p o s e o f r e v e a l i n g t h e defects i n contacts
o f electrical connections i n t h e electrical e q u i p m e n t ,
shipowners are recommended t o perform infrared
t h e r m o g r a p h i c analysis o f t h e electrical e q u i p m e n t .
2.4.7.6 C a b l i n g .
D u r i n g t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a b l i n g a n d interference
protection o f radio reception t h e following shall be
checked:
c o n d i t i o n o f cables, panels, clips, pipes, p a c k i n g
b o x e s a n d glands i n t h e cable p e n e t r a t i o n t h r o u g h t h e
w a t e r t i g h t a n d fire-resisting b u l k h e a d s a n d decks, sight
p o r t h o l e s a n d drainage h o l e s o f cable p i p e l i n e s , e a r t h i n g
o f cable m e t a l sheathing;
c o n d i t i o n o f o f f t a k e w i r e o f l i g h t i n g conductor,
j o i n i n g o f its parts, c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e ship's h u l l a n d
flexible straps ( i n case o f collapsible masts);
c o n t i n u i t y a n d c o n d i t i o n o f electrical connections
b e t w e e n t h e s h i e l d i n g s h e a t h i n g o f t h e cables, h o u s i n g o f
t h e devices, m a c h i n e s , filters, d i s t r i b u t i o n devices a n d
t h e ship's h u l l .
D u r i n g special s u r v e y s o f ships o f 2 5 years a n d over,
diagnostics o f cables a n d cable r u n s s h a l l b e carried o u t
for determination o f their technical condition t o t h e
e x t e n t agreed w i t h t h e Register.
2.4.7.7 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f t h e essential devices a n d
machinery and their monitoring, protection and control
equipment.
2.4.7.7.1 Electric drives shall b e operationally tested
together w i t h their starting-control and protection equipment,
instruments a n d signalling under t h e load o f machinery
operating b y t h e proper purpose. I n t h e electric drives t h e
overload protection devices a n d zero protection shall b e
checked f o r compliance w i t h the required parameters.
F o r electric drives w i t h cage a s y n c h r o n o u s m o t o r s at
t h e first special s u r v e y o n l y t h e i r o p e r a t i o n a l testing a n d
e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e carried out.
E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f fire p u m p s s h a l l b e tested as t o
t h e i r o v e r l o a d i n g p r o t e c t i o n operated o n t h e t h e r m a l o r
temperature relay principle; visual and audible overload
a l a r m s h a l l b e tested.
T h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f actuating fire a n d b i l g e p u m p s
from t h e l o c a l c o n t r o l stations s h a l l b e tested i n case o f
the remote shut-off circuit failure.
2.4.7.7.2 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f e n g i n e - a n d - b o i l e r m a chinery.
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 e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e starting c o n t r o l apparatus a n d
p r o t e c t i o n devices, m e a s u r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s a n d a l a r m s ,
m a c h i n e r y starting a n d s t o p p i n g s h a l l b e conducted three

t i m e s f r o m each c o n t r o l s t a t i o n ;
r e m o t e s h u t - o f f o f t h e electric drives o f f u e l a n d o i l
transfer p u m p s , f u e l a n d o i l separators, v e n t i l a t i o n a n d
systems f o r sea p o l l u t i o n p r e v e n t i o n ;
operation o f the electric drives o f classed refrigerating
plants, v e n t i l a t i o n o f spaces, emergency disconnection.
2.4.7.7.3 E l e c t r i c drives a n d c o n t r o l o f t h e steering
gears s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested f o r 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 rules applicable t o t h e p a r t i c u l a r
ship.
A t that t h e f o l l o w i n g i s p e r f o r m e d :
putting t h e rudder (rudder nozzle) over o f the m a i n
d r i v e from 35 o n e side t o 30 t h e o t h e r side a n d t h e
opposite w a y . T h e t i m e o f t h e rudder p u t t i n g o v e r s h a l l
n o t exceed 2 8 s;
putting t h e rudder (rudder nozzle) over o f t h e
a u x i l i a r y d r i v e f r o m 15 o n e side t o 15 t h e o t h e r side
a n d t h e opposite w a y . T h e t i m e o f t h e r u d d e r p u t t i n g o v e r
s h a l l n o t exceed 6 0 s.
T h e r u d d e r p u t t i n g o v e r s h a l l b e carried o u t from
each c o n t r o l s t a t i o n a n d b y m e a n s o f each t y p e o f
c o n t r o l ; t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
c o n t i n u i t y o f t h e steering gear o p e r a t i o n , a n d w h e r e
r u d d e r electric drives are a v a i l a b l e , i n s t a l l e d i n t w o sets,
t h e i r o p e r a t i o n a t e v e r y possible c o m b i n a t i o n o f t h e
components;
correspondence o f t h e readings o f a l l t h e r u d d e r
indicators w i t h t h e m e a s u r i n g s t a f f o f t h e m e c h a n i c a l
i n d i c a t o r o n t h e steering engine;
difference b e t w e e n t h e i n d i c a t e d a n d actual p o s i t i o n
o f t h e rudder blade (rudder nozzle), w h i c h shall
n o t exceed:
1 a t t h e rudder (rudder n o z z l e ) p o s i t i o n i n t h e
l o n g i t u d i n a l centre p l a n e o r p a r a l l e l w i t h i t ;
1,5 a t t h e r u d d e r ( r u d d e r n o z z l e ) p o s i t i o n angles
from 0 u p t o 5;
2,5 a t t h e r u d d e r ( r u d d e r n o z z l e ) p o s i t i o n angles
from 5 u p t o 35;
response o f l i m i t switches;
a c t i v a t i o n o f v i s u a l a n d a u d i b l e a l a r m o f loss o f
v o l t a g e , b r e a k o f phase a n d o v e r l o a d i n t h e s u p p l y
circuit, o n loss o f v o l t a g e i n t h e c o n t r o l s y s t e m circuit,
m i n i m u m o i l l e v e l i n t h e service t a n k ;
i n d i c a t i o n o f electric m o t o r s o f p o w e r u n i t steering
gear o p e r a t i o n .
2.4.7.7.4 E l e c t r i c drives o f a n c h o r a n d m o o r i n g
machinery.
i d l i n g a t each speed a n d d i r e c t i o n o f r o t a t i o n
stipulated b y t h e d i a g r a m ;
s i m u l t a n e o u s a n d separate p a y i n g o u t a n d h e a v i n g
anchors b y a n electric d r i v e d u r i n g t h e anchorage. I f t w o
actuating electric m o t o r s a r e a v a i l a b l e , t h e said operat i o n s s h a l l b e carried o u t separately w i t h each electric
motor;
p e r f o r m a n c e o f electromagnetic brakes, e m e r g e n c y
s w i t c h a n d zero p r o t e c t i o n ;
o p e r a t i o n o f t h e electric d r i v e d u r i n g p u l l i n g t h e
anchor i n t o t h e h a w s e ;
actuating o f t h e electric d r i v e p r o t e c t i o n a n d i t s
possible s t a l l i n g i n " o n " p o s i t i o n .
2.4.7.7.5 E l e c t r i c drives o f b o a t w i n c h e s .
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 d r i v e a n d o p e r a t i o n o f brakes;
o p e r a t i o n o f c o n t r o l stations, l i m i t switches, safety
switches i n t h e m a i n current c i r c u i t a n d i n t e r l o c k i n g w i t h
the manual drive.
2.4.7.7.6 E l e c t r i c drives o f w a t e r t i g h t a n d fire doors.
c l o s i n g a n d o p e n i n g o f t h e doors from t h e l o c a l 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 d r i v e feeding
from t h e m a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y p o w e r sources;
w a r n i n g v i s u a l a n d audible a l a r m f o r c l o s i n g o f t h e
doors a n d its p e r f o r m a n c e d u r i n g t h e c l o s i n g , as w e l l as
the door position indication.
2.4.7.8 L i g h t i n g .
Lighting and navigation 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;
l i g h t i n g i n t h e boiler-and-engine r o o m f r o m a l l t h e
feeders;
l i g h t i n g o f cargo h o l d s , i n c l u d i n g t h e a l a r m o n
s u p p l y switchboards;
l i g h t i n g o f b o i l e r 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 e m e r g e n c y l i g h t i n g circuit;
l i g h t i n g o f b o a t 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 l i f e raft storage, e m e r g e n c y exits;
r e m o t e s w i t c h i n g o f f o f t h e e x t e r n a l l i g h t i n g from t h e
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 from 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 l a m p s t o t h e n a v i g a t i o n lanterns'
certificate data;
o p e r a t i o n o f s t a n d b y n a v i g a t i o n lanterns;
v i s u a l a n d audible a l a r m o f n a v i g a t i o n l i g h t s w i t c h 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 p e r f o r m a n c e o f
l o w - s e t l i g h t i n g s h a l l b e checked;
condition and operation o f the explosion-proof lighting
fixtures including the w o r k o f interlocking and a l a r m
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 appliances.
D u r i n g the examination the following shall be
checked:
c o n d i t i o n o f electrical p r o t e c t i o n ;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g i n s u l a t i o n o r sufficient air
gaps b e t w e e n t h e h e a t i n g appliances a n d c o m b u s t i b l e
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 enclosures e x c l u d i n g p l a c i n g o f f o r e i g n objects o n t h e m .
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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 cables i n hazardous r o o m s a n d spaces.

D u r i n g examination i n addition t o t h e requirements
o f 2.4.7.6 t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e 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;
availability a n d condition o f earthing o f cargo
pipelines, rigging o f masts, e x p l o s i o n - p r o o f e q u i p m e n t ,
v e n t pipes;
i n t e g r i t y o f p r o t e c t i v e casings, gratings, h o u s i n g s o f
electrical e q u i p m e n t , glasses o f e x p l o s i o n - p r o o f l i g h t i n g
fixtures, e x t e r n a l p r o t e c t i v e cable sheathing;
interlocks ensuring t h e possibility o f electrical
equipment connecting o r admission o f t h e personnel
after t h e sufficient v e n t i l a t i o n o f t h e r o o m ;
i n t e r l o c k s e x c l u d i n g c o n n e c t i o n o f p o r t a b l e electrical
equipment under voltage;
tightness o f cable c o n d u i t i f a cable g l a n d l e a d - i n i s
p r o v i d e d b y t h e design;
availability a n d serviceability o f earthing.
2.4.7.11 A l a r m a n d i n t e r n a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n devices.
2.4.7.11.1 E l e c t r i c e n g i n e r o o m telegraphs, tachometers.
o p e r a t i o n o f e n g i n e r o o m telegraphs f r o m each
station, correspondence o f t h e i r readings at t h e b r i d g e
and i n the engine r o o m , alarm;
i n t e r l o c k i n g o f t h e r o o m telegraph w i t h t h e m a i n
engine c o n t r o l s t a t i o n ( i f p r o v i d e d ) ;
i l l u m i n a t i o n o f dials o f c o n t r o l e q u i p m e n t ;
availability o f the communication means between
t h e rudder c o n t r o l s t a t i o n at t h e b r i d g e a n d t h e m a n u a l
steering gear c o m p a r t m e n t ;
operation o f tachometers ( w h e n the propulsion plant is
i n operation) a n d correspondence o f their readings at t h e
bridge w i t h the actual schedule o f the propeller shaft rotation.
2.4.7.11.2 I n t e r n a l service c o m m u n i c a t i o n .
v i s u a l a n d audible a l a r m c a l l i n g devices;
a u d i b i l i t y a n d i n t e l l i g i b i l i t y d u r i n g t h e conversations.
2.4.7.11.3 G e n e r a l a l a r m s y s t e m .
A u d i b i l i t y o f s o u n d devices i n a l l t h e spaces s h a l l b e
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested. I n t h e spaces w i t h h i g h i n t e n s i t y
noise t h e test o f v i s u a l a n d a u d i b l e a l a r m s h a l l b e carried
o u t w i t h t h e r u n n i n g m a c h i n e r y . T h e electrical s o u n d
s i g n a l m e a n s s h a l l b e c h e c k e d ( w h i s t l e , b e l l , g o n g , etc.).
2.4.7.11.4 F i r e detection a n d fire a l a r m s y s t e m .
T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked:
operation o f detectors o f automated fire detection syst e m (at least 10 per cent o f a l l the installed detectors shall b e
checked b u t n o t less t h a n one detector i n each section);
o p e r a t i o n o f a l l m a n u a l detectors;
o p e r a t i o n o f v i s u a l a n d a u d i b l e a l a r m o f fire
detection s y s t e m i n case o f disconnecting o f m a i n a n d
reserve p o w e r supply, t h e c i r c u i t d i s c o n t i n u i t y , e a r t h i n g
a n d actuating from t h e detector;
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o p e r a t i o n o f s m o k e fire detection a u t o m a t i c s y s t e m
carried o u t b y check o f actuating t h e s t a t i o n from a l l t h e
protected spaces;
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
s u p p l y o f s m o k e fire d e t e c t i o n a u t o m a t i c s y s t e m ,
i n c l u d i n g t h e i r a u t o m a t i c change-over a n d s o u n d a l a r m ;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e d o c u m e n t issued b y t h e c o m p e t e n t
b o d y c o n f i r m i n g r e g u l a t e d data p e r f o r m a n c e s o f fire
a l a r m indicators, o r t h e ship's r e p o r t o n t h e i r check b y
m e a n s 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 s i g n a l , as w e l l as v i s u a l
a n d a u d i b l e a l a r m w i t h t h e w a r n i n g m a r k s "Gas! G o
a w a y ! " s h a l l 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 engineers' 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 the
engineer s h a l l b e 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 fire
doors.
S i g n a l l i n g o f d o o r c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e tested a t t h e
d o o r 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 .
S c h e d u l e 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
p e r s o n n e l c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e checked, w h i c h s h a l l n o t
exceed 3 0 m i n u t e s , a n d t r a n s m i t t a n c e o f t h e s o u n d a l a r m
s i g n a l t o t h e n a v i g a t i n g b r i d g e 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 m i n u t e s .
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 applica
t i o n fire-fighting s y s t e m .
V i s u a l a n d a u d i b l e 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 a t t h e p e r m a n e n t l y
attended c o n t r o l stations s h a l l b e checked. W h e r e several
systems a r e i n s t a l l e d , t h e i n d i c a t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l c l e a r l y
indicate t h e p a r t i c u l a r s y s t e m activated.
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 special s u r v e y s o f t h e a u t o m a
t i o n e q u i p m e n t are p e r f o r m e d together w i t h t h e s u r v e y o f
a u t o m a t e d m a c h i n e r y , 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
t i o n s s h a l l b e checked t o m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e
Rules f o r the Classification and Construction o f SeaG o i n g Ships.
2.4.8.1.3 R e p l a c e m e n t o f separate types o f a u t o m a
t i o n equipment b y the equipment o f different type, a n d
additional installation o f n e w automation equipment
s h a l l 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 d o c u
m e n t s stipulated 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
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 p a r t o f a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t
s h a l l 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 are f o u n d i n t h e a u t o m a t i o n

e q u i p m e n t p r e v e n t i n g t h e n o r m a l a n d safety o p e r a t i o n 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 , t h e R e g i s t e r m a y decide t o
prohibit the use o f the faulty equipment and operation o f
the machinery installation i n the automatic m o d e until
t h e e q u i p m e n t i s operable o r t o e x c l u d e t h e a u t o m a t i o n
m a r k from t h e class n o t a t i o n o f t h e ship. I n case t h e
a u t o m a t i o n m a r k i s e x c l u d e d f r o m t h e class n o t a t i o n , t h e
machinery installation shall be provided w i t h the
m i n i m u m n u m b e r o f a l a r m a n d p r o t e c t i o n appliances
as 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
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships f o r non-automatic
plants. T h e basis f o r t h e a b o v e i s f o r m e d b y t h e failures
o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems:
remote automated control o f m a i n a n d auxiliary
machinery providing the running o f main propulsion
plant;
protection, control and alarm o f m a i n and auxiliary
m a c h i n e r y as t o p r o v i d e t h e r u n n i n g o f m a i n p r o p u l s i o n
plants.
2.4.8.1.6 T h e a u t o m a t i o n m a r k m a y b e e x c l u d e d
from t h e class n o t a t i o n o f t h e ship after t h e r e l e v a n t
application o f the shipowner a n d submission o f the
documents for the Register review, confirming technical
impossibility o f the machinery installation operation i n
the automatic mode.
2.4.8.1.7 T h e s u m m a r i z e d scope o f t h e a u t o m a t i o n
equipment surveys is given i n Table 2.1.1.
2.4.8.1.8 M o n i t o r e d parameters, measuring points,
l i m i t i n g values o f parameter, types o f automatic protection
and parameter i n d i c a t i o n i n t h e m a i n m a c h i n e r y c o n t r o l
room o f the automated m a i n p r o p u l s i o n plants, automated
b o i l e r plants, automated electric p o w e r plants, automated
compressor, bilge a n d refrigerating plants, as w e l l as plants
and systems f o r ships h a v i n g t h e a u t o m a t i o n m a r k A U T 3
i n the class n o t a t i o n are g i v e n i n 2.4.8, Part " 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.
2.4.8.1.9 I t i s permitted t o carry o u t surveys w i t h i n the
scope o f the available special p r o g r a m m e intended f o r t h e
particular ship design and approved b y the Register.
2.4.8.1.10 P r i o r t o s u r v e y t h e cargo systems s h a l l b e
degassed.
2.4.8.2 C o m p l e x a u t o m a t i o n systems.
2.4.8.2.1 P r i o r t o t h e s u r v e y o f t h e c o m p l e x
a u t o m a t i o n s y s t e m t h e technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r t h e
automation equipment comprising control, regulation,
m o n i t o r i n g , p r o t e c t i o n , s i g n a l l i n g , i n d i c a t i o n systems
a n d a s y s t e m f o r recording ship's technical appliances,
shall b e s u b m i t t e d b y t h e s h i p o w n e r f o r f a m i l i a r i z a t i o n
w i t h t h e a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t available o n b o a r d the ship.
2.4.8.2.2 A u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t ( c o n t r o l , 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 , s i g n a l l i n g , i n d i c a t i o n systems
a n d a s y s t e m f o r r e c o r d i n g o f ship's t e c h n i c a l appliances)
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 w i t h t h e
checking o f :
correctness and accuracy o f the m a c h i n e r y f u n c t i o n i n g ;
correctness o f i n t e r a c t i o n b e t w e e n t h e interdependent a u t o m a t i o n systems;

operability o f automatic protection system;
t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m s at
c h a n g i n g o f p o w e r s u p p l y parameters;
a u t o m a t i c starting o f standby m a c h i n e r y a n d devices
a n d p u t t i n g t h e r u n n i n g m a c h i n e r y a n d devices o u t o f
operation;
l o a d i n g a n d u n l o a d i n g i n t h e r e g u l a t i o n systems;
efficiency o f t h e circuits as t o p r o h i b i t passing o f
a l a r m signals at start a n d n o r m a l stop o f m a c h i n e r y a n d
devices ( w h e r e p r o v i d e d ) .
2.4.8.3 C e n t r a l i z e d m o n i t o r i n g systems.
C e n t r a l i z e d m o n i t o r i n g systems 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 w i t h t h e check o f t h e f o l l o wing:
efficiency o f regulated m o n i t o r i n g a n d s e l f - m o n i t o r i n g
devices;
s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f t h e i l l u m i n a t e d i n d i c a t o r boards a n d
sound signalling;
t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f o p e r a t i o n at c h a n g i n g o f p o w e r
s u p p l y parameters;
correctness o f actuating f o r each c o n t r o l l e d param e t e r w i t h t h e s i m u l t a n e o u s check o f t h e general a l a r m
system;
actuating o f a l a r m s y s t e m a t loss o f p o w e r supply;
actuating o f a l a r m s y s t e m a t t h e failures i n t h e
centralized m o n i t o r i n g s y s t e m ;
correctness o f f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e m i m i c diagrams;
c a l l o f c o n t r o l l e d parameters ( d i g i t a l a n d a n a l o g
m o n i t o r i n g ) o n t h e displays.
2.4.8.4 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a u t o m a t i o n systems.
2.4.8.4.1 R e m o t e c o n t r o l a n d r e m o t e a u t o m a t i c
c o n t r o l systems o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y 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 w i t h t h e check o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
start a n d stop o f t h e m a i n m a c h i n e r y from t h e
wheelhouse;
reversing;
c o n t r o l at t h e a l a r m s y s t e m s w i t c h e d o f f w i t h
maintenance o f m o n i t o r i n g according t o constantly
operating instruments;
serviceability o f the automatic protection;
s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f r e m o t e a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l systems at
de-energizing o f t h e ship a n d t h e subsequent regenerat i o n o f v o l t a g e i n t h e ship's n e t w o r k ;
a u t o m a t i c p e r f o r m a n c e o f i n t e r m e d i a t e operations;
p o s s i b i l i t y o f occurrence o f i n a d m i s s i b l e o p e r a t i o n
m o d e s (spontaneous increase o f n u m b e r o f r e v o l u t i o n s ,
self-start, spontaneous reverse o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y ) , i f
r e m o t e a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l fails.
T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e also checked:
u r g e n t stop device;
efficiency o f i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
control change-over between t h e stations w i t h
checking o f the relevant alarm.
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2.4.8.4.2 S y s t e m s o f t h e C P P r e m o t e a u t o m a t i c
c o n t r o l 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 w i t h
t h e check o f :
CPP-related functions listed i n 2.4.8.4.1;
t i m e a n d speed o f p i t c h adjustment;
devices l i m i t i n g t h e speed o f blade adjustment i n
increasing t h e p r o p e l l e r p i t c h i n order t o e x c l u d e t h e
engine o v e r l o a d .
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
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested w i t h t h e check o f :
p r o t e c t i o n o f t h e b o i l e r at f l a m e f a i l u r e ;
protection o n extremely l o w water level i n the boiler
drum;
p r o t e c t i o n o n a i r pressure d r o p at furnace inlet;
r e m o t e s w i t c h i n g - o f f o f t h e furnace i n l e t .
2.4.8.4.4 P r i m e m o v e r s f o r t h e generator d r i v e s h a l l
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 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 at 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 operation o f the units ( i f provided);
operational integrity o f automatic protection;
m a i n t e n a n c e o f s p i n n i n g reserve ( i f p r o v i d e d ) .
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 compressors
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 w i t h t h e
check o f :
p r o t e c t i o n o n o i l pressure;
p r o t e c t i o n o n a i r t e m p e r a t u r e at o u t l e t 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 fuel a n d o i l
separators 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
w i t h the check o f protection a n d a l a r m provided
p r o c e e d i n g from t h e separator t y p e . T h e a l a r m i n t h e
b i l g e t a n k s o f separator u n i t s s h a l l b e also checked.
2.4.8.5 G e n e r a l ship a u t o m a t i o n systems.
G e n e r a l ship a u t o m a t i o n systems 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 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 r u n n i n g o f pumps and position o f valves;
remote closing and 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;
a l a r m o f o p e n o r closed c o n d i t i o n o f t h e 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.
R e g u l a t i o n , m o n i t o r i n g , protection a n d a l a r m systems
shall be e x a m i n e d and operationally tested together w i t h the
a u t o m a t i o n systems indicated i n the present Chapter.
2.4.8.7 A u t o m a t i o n devices.
2.4.8.8 A u t o m a t i o n devices (regulators, sensors,
s i g n a l l i n g devices) s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d ( w h e r e accessible)
a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested together w i t h t h e m a c h i n e r y ,
devices a n d systems i n d i c a t e d i n t h e present S e c t i o n .
See circular 808c
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age o f ships s h a l l n o t exceed 15 years;

p r o p e l l e r shaft a n d sterntube a r r a n g e m e n t design
See circular 771
See circular 810
s h a l l p e r m i t o p e r a t i o n o f t h e shaft w i t h o u t its e x t r a c t i o n
d u r i n g 5 years;
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 outside o f t h e ship's b o t t o m i s
i n absence o f data o n l i k e l y damages o f t h e outside
carried o u t i n o r d e r t o p e r i o d i c a l l y check t h e t e c h n i c a l 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
condition o f t h e underwater h u l l b o t t o m , openings, to mandatory e l i m i n a t i o n o n l y i n the dock;
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
.2 f o r f l o a t i n g docks 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
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 n a v i g a - u n i t s , a n d o t h e r s i m i l a r f l o a t i n g facilities subject t o
tional equipment.
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e Register, i n l i e u o f a d o c k i n g
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 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
t h e outside o f t h e ship's b o t t o m a n d related i t e m s d u r i n g S u p e r v i s i o n o f M o b i l e O f f s h o r e D r i l l i n g U n i t s i n
Service);
each f i v e - y e a r 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 e x a m i n a t i o n shall b e carried o u t i n
.3 f o r r e i n f o r c e d concrete a n d berth-connected ships,
c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e special survey, w h i c h m a y b e g i n i n l i e u o f a d o c k i n g s u r v e y w i t h c o n d i t i o n s referred t o
n o t earlier t h a n 1 5 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 i n 2 . 5 . 1 . 3 . 2 b e i n g m e t ;
special s u r v e y (refer t o 2 . 4 . 1 . 4 . 2 a n d 2 . 4 . 1 . 4 . 3 ) . I n a l l
.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 decisions o n
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 e x t e n s i o n o f special s u r v e y s ;
n o t exceed 3 6 m o n t h s .
.5 f o r passenger, w o o d e n a n d c o m p o s i t e ships, i n
lieu o f a docking survey combined w i t h annual surveys,
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 s u c h i t e m s ,
subject t o special agreement w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r a n d w i t h
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
c o n d i t i o n s referred t o i n 2 . 5 . 1 . 3 . 1 b e i n g m e t , as w e l l as
s l i p w a y . F o r o i l tankers, c h e m i c a l tankers a n d gas carriers t h i s m e a n s
t h a t t h e ship s h a l l b e specially prepared, f o r e x a m p l e , b y c l e a n i n g a n d
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
degassing. 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 , s u c h as t h e i n t e r n a l
b o t t o m i s p r a c t i c a l l y t o t a l l y i n place;
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.
.6 i n l i e u o f occasional d o c k i n g s u r v e y s , subject t o
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 special agreement w i t h t h e Register, i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h
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 damages o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's b o t t o m ( i n case o f
i n e x c e p t i o n a l circumstances ( d o c u m e n t e d evidence o f g r o u n d i n g , etc.).
unavailability o f dry-docking facilities; unavailability o f
F o r ships o f 15 years o f age a n d over, p e r f o r m a n c e
repair facilities; u n a v a i l a b i l i t y o f essential m a t e r i a l s , o f i n - w a t e r s u r v e y instead o f s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e
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 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
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 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.
s h a l l b e n o t e d that t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
F o r E S P ships e x c e e d i n g 1 5 years o f a g e i n
d o n o t p e r m i t e x t e n s i o n o f s u r v e y s o f t h e outside o f t h e accordance w i t h Sections 2 t o 6 o f P a r t H J " A d d i t i o n a l
ship's b o t t o m , i f t h e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n s u c h t w o s u r v e y s 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 P u r p o s e a n d H u l l
exceeds 3 6 m o n t h s , t h e r e f o r e three m o n t h e x t e n s i o n 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
b e y o n d t h e d u e i n t e r v a l m a y b e a p p l i e d o n l y t o t h e ships be p e r f o r m e d i n d r y d o c k .
not covered b y the S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 requirements.
F o r ships o f 1 0 0 gross t o n n a g e a n d a b o v e t h e
F o r ships o f 100 gross tonnage a n d above t h e decision d e c i s i o n o n p e r f o r m a n c e o f i n - w a t e r s u r v e y u s i n g t h e
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 t h e ship's b o t t o m u n d e r w a t e r t e l e v i s i o n instead o f s u r v e y o f o f t h e outside
m a y o n l y b e t a k e n b y R H O based o n t h e shipowner's o f t h e ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k ( a t s u r v e y s correspondw 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 O f f i c e i n g t o i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d a n n u a l s u r v e y s ) m a y o n l y b e
w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e survey. U p o n t h e s u r v e y results t h e t a k e n b y R H O based o n t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s w r i t t e n request
e n t r y o n w h e n a n d u n d e r w h a t decision ( w i t h a n i n d i c a t i o n a n d 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 in-service
o f the n u m b e r o f the R H O letter) t h e ship's s u r v e y w a s s u p e r v i s i o n . U p o n t h e s u r v e y results t h e e n t r y o n w h e n
extended s h a l l b e m a d e i n S e c t i o n " M e m o r a n d a f o r a n d u n d e r w h a t d e c i s i o n ( w i t h a n i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e
S h i p o w n e r s a n d S u r v e y o r s " o f the L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s Status n u m b e r o f t h e R H O l e t t e r ) t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y u s i n g t h e
u n d e r w a t e r t e l e v i s i o n w a s p e r f o r m e d instead o f s u r v e y o f
o f the ship o f 1 0 0 gross tonnage a n d above.
t
h e 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 m a d e
2.5.1.3 G e n e r a l l y , s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
See circular 788
i
n Section "Memoranda for Shipowners and Surveyors"
b o t t o m a n d related i t e m s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n d r y dock.
o
f t h e L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s Status o f t h e ship o f 1 0 0 gross
U p o n agreement w i t h t h e Register, i n - w a t e r s u r v e y
t
o
n n a g e a n d above.
m a y b e p e r f o r m e d according t o 2 . 5 . 3 i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
cases:
2.5.1.4 F o r ships designed f o r n a v i g a t i o n i n fresh
.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 w a t e r s , as w e l l as f o r h a r b o u r n o n - s e l f - p r o p e l l e d ships
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s i n p e r i o d 3 6 m o n t h s , p r o v i d e d t h e (steel berth-connected ships, i n c l u d i n g steel f l o a t i n g
docks, concrete ships a n d f l o a t i n g structures), i n t e r v a l s
f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s are m e t :
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
b e t w e e n d o c k 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 a n d related i t e m s s h a l l b e established p r o c e e d i n g
from t h e results o f t h e i n - w a t e r survey, b u t n o t later t h a n
15 years 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.
2.5.1.5 Passenger, w o o d e n , c o m p o s i t e ships a n d
ships s y s t e m a t i c a l l y n a v i g a t i n g i n i c e , as w e l l as ships
n a v i g a t i n g as i c e breakers, s h a l l b e subject t o d r y d o c k
s u r v e y at each a n n u a l s u r v e y . B y systematic n a v i g a t i n g
i n ice, r e g u l a r v o y a g e s i n arctic seas are m e a n t . I f s i n g l e
v o y a g e s are m a d e i n i c e o f arctic a n d n o n - a r c t i c seas, t h e
schedule o f t h e ship d o c k i n g 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 each case.
I f t h e ship designed f o r n a v i g a t i o n i n arctic seas i s
n o t p l a n n e d f o r arctic n a v i g a t i o n , i n accordance w i t h t h e
w r i t t e n statement o f t h e s h i p o w n e r , t h e schedule o f d r y
dock survey o f this ship m a y be established i n
accordance w i t h 2 . 5 . 1 . 2 . I n t h i s case, c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s statement c o n c e r n i n g n a v i g a t i o n c o n d i
t i o n s s h a l l b e checked d u r i n g subsequent a n n u a l s u r v e y s
o f t h e ship afloat.
2.5.1.6 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r 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 i t e m s o f s e l f - p r o p e l l e d o i l
tankers a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers, d o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers,
c h e m i c a l tankers, s i n g l e h u l l a n d d o u b l e s k i n b u l k
carriers a n d g e n e r a l d r y cargo ships a r e g i v e n i n
Sections 2 t o 7 o f P a r t 1 " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f Ships
2.5.1.7 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 present
S e c t i o n f o r t h e ships, w h i c h a r e o w n e d o r chartered b y
t h e g o v e r n m e n t s a n d w h i c h are used as c o m b a t o r
support vessels, 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 each case.
2.5.2 S c o p e o f t h e s u r v e y .
2.5.2.1 W h e n 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 i t e m s i s carried o u t i n d r y d o c k o r o n
a s l i p w a y , t h e ship s h a l l b e placed o n blocks/cages o f
sufficient h e i g h t a n d w i t h t h e necessary staging t o p e r m i t
t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f elements, s u c h as s h e l l p l a t i n g
i n c l u d i n g b o t t o m a n d b o w p l a t i n g , stern frame a n d
rudder, sea chests a n d v a l v e s , propeller, etc.
2.5.2.2 T h e side a n d b o t t o m s h e l l p l a t i n g s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d f o r excessive c o r r o s i o n o r d e t e r i o r a t i o n d u e t o
c h a f i n g o r contact w i t h t h e g r o u n d a n d f o r a n y u n d u e
unfairness o r b u c k l i n g . S t e m s , b a r k e e l , b i l g e keels,
p r o p e l l e r shaft s t m t s , b e a m s a n d f l o o r s o f h o p p e r
dredgers a n d h o p p e r barges, sea chests, as w e l l as a l l
w e l d s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . Special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d
t o t h e c o n n e c t i o n b e t w e e n t h e b i l g e strakes a n d t h e b i l g e
keels. I m p o r t a n t p l a t e unfairness o r o t h e r d e t e r i o r a t i o n ,
w h i c h d o n o t necessitate i m m e d i a t e repairs, s h a l l b e
recorded.
2.5.23 Sea chests a n d their gratings, sea connections
and overboard discharge valves, b o t t o m a n d side valves,
sea chest pipelines w i t h filters, cocks a n d their fastenings t o
the h u l l o r sea chests shall b e examined. V a l v e s a n d cocks
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need n o t b e opened unless considered necessary b y t h e

surveyor. Surveys, at w h i c h residual thickness measure
ments shall b e carried out, a n d fittings shall b e submitted i n
dismantled c o n d i t i o n are specified i n 2.4.6.4.3.
2.5.2.4 V i s i b l e parts o f rudder, rudder pintles a n d
gudgeons, rudder shafts a n d couplings a n d stern frames
s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . I f considered necessary b y t h e
surveyor, the rudder s h a l l b e lifted o r the i n s p e c t i o n 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. T h e clearance i n
the rudder bearings shall b e ascertained a n d recorded.
W h e r e applicable, pressure test o f t h e rudder m a y b e
required as deemed necessary b y t h e surveyor.
2.5.2.5 V i s i b l e parts o f t h e p r o p e l l e r a n d stern b u s h
s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . Clearances i n t h e stern b u s h a n d t h e
efficiency o f t h e o i l g l a n d , i f fitted, s h a l l b e ascertained
a n d recorded. F o r c o n t r o l l a b l e p i t c h p r o p e l l e r s , t h e
s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e satisfied w i t h t h e fastenings a n d
tightness o f h u b a n d blade sealing. D i s m a n t l i n g n e e d
n o t t o b e carried o u t , unless considered necessary b y t h e
s u r v e y o r ( f o r s u r v e y o f p r o p e l l e r shafts a n d sterntube
arrangements a n d p r o p u l s i o n u n i t s , refer t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 9 ) .
2.5.2.6 V i s i b l e parts o f side thrusters s h a l l b e
examined.
O t h e r p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t s w h i c h also h a v e m a n o e u v r
i n g characteristics ( s u c h as steerable propellers, v e r t i c a l
axis propellers, water jets) shall be examined externally
w i t h focus o n t h e c o n d i t i o n o f gear h o u s i n g , p r o p e l l e r
blades, b o l t l o c k i n g device a n d o t h e r fastening arrange
m e n t s . S e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t o f p r o p e l l e r blades, p r o p e l l e r
shaft a n d steerable propellers s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d .
2.5.2.7 F o r ships exceeding 2 0 years o f age h a v i n g
no documents o n renovation o f their hulls, during d r y
d o c k s u r v e y i t i s necessary t o carry o u t o v e r a l l flaw
detection o f areas o f t h e ship's s h e l l p l a t i n g , w h i c h w e r e
o n k e e l b l o c k s d u r i n g t h e last special s u r v e y i n d r y dock.
2.5.3 I n - w a t e r s u r v e y s .
2.5.3.1 T h e i n - w a t e r survey shall p r o v i d e t h e i n f o r m a
t i o n o n t h e outside o f the ship's b o t t o m n o r m a l l y obtained
from the d r y dock survey. Special consideration shall b e
g i v e n t o ascertaining rudder bearing clearances a n d stern
b u s h clearances o f o i l stern bearings based o n a r e v i e w o f
the operating history, o n board testing a n d stern o i l sample
reports. These considerations shall b e included i n t h e
proposals f o r i n - w a t e r survey, w h i c h shall b e submitted i n
advance o f the survey s o that the satisfactory arrangements
can b e agreed w i t h t h e Register.
2.5.3.2 I n - w a t e r s u r v e y s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
sheltered w a t e r a n d p r e f e r a b l y w i t h w e a k t i d a l streams
a n d currents. I n - w a t e r v i s i b i l i t y a n d cleanliness o f t h e
ship's h u l l b e l o w w a t e r l i n e s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t t o p e r f o r m
meaningful examination allowing the surveyor and diver
t o d e t e r m i n e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e s h e l l p l a t i n g , appendages,
welds. Methods o f the diver localization during survey
w i t h a p p l i c a t i o n , w h e r e necessary, p e r m a n e n t m a r k i n g s
o n t h e s h e l l p l a t i n g at selected p o i n t s s h a l l b e agreed w i t h
t h e Register.
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F u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e procedure o f i n - w a t e r
survey is given i n Section 9, Part "Carrying 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 , procedure f o r o b s e r v i n g a n d
r e p o r t i n g t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e discussed w i t h t h e parties
i n v o l v e d p r i o r t o t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y , 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
e q u i p m e n t 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 carried o u t b y
the surveyor t o the Register w i t h participation o f the
q u a l i f i e d d i v e r s u s i n g t e c h n i c a l facilities thereof. T h e
d i v e r s h a l l b e e m p l o y e d b y a f i r m r e c o g n i z e d as a service
supplier according 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 7 o f
Part I "General Provisions".
2.5.3.5 T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e satisfied w i t h t h e
m e t h o d o f p i c t o r i a l representation, a n d a g o o d t w o - w a y
communication between the surveyor and the diver shall
be provided.
2.5.3.6 I f t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y reveals d a m a g e o r
d e t e r i o r a t i o n that requires e a r l y a t t e n t i o n , t h e s u r v e y o r
m a y r e q u i r e that t h e ship b e d r y d o c k e d i n order that a
detailed s u r v e y c a n b e u n d e r t a k e n a n d t h e necessary
repairs carried o u t .
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 are applied t o t h e ships,
w h i c h are n o t subject t o e n h a n c e d s u r v e y i n c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h P a r t 1 " 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 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 close 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
t i v e o f t h e f i r m engaged i n thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s )
p r i o r t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f a d r y d o c k i n g s u r v e y are
a n essential p a r t i n t h e e f f i c i e n t a n d safe conduct 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 t h e w o r k t o b e carried o u t d u r i n g
t h e survey, w h i c h s h a l l i n c l u d e , as a m i n i m u m , a r e v i e w
o f the following information:
.1 s u r v e y status a n d basic ship i n f o r m a t i o n ;
.2 s u r v e y r e p o r t files o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
bottom;
.3 details o f a n y r e q u i r e m e n t s o r k n o w n damages
(due t o g r o u n d i n g , cargo operations, etc.) that affect o r
m a y affect d r y d o c k i n g s u r v e y ;
.4 details o f k n o w n s t r u c t u r a l damages o f t h e ship;
.5 reports o f k n o w n s t r u c t u r a l repairs carried o u t
during dry docking survey; and
.6 details o f a n y additional items t o b e surveyed,
thickness measurements t o b e t a k e n a n d k n o w n m a i n
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.
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
d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e appropriate report.
2.6 C O N T I N U O U S S U R V E Y S Y S T E M
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 e q u i p
ment, refrigerating plant.
2.6.2 C S S does n o t a p p l y t o t h e h u l l o f ships, 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 Sections 2 t o 7 o f
Part U I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
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 P a r t 1 " 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 " apply, shall b e
e x e m p t e d f r o m C S S o f t h e h u l l n o t later t h a n b y t h e
due date o f t h e subsequent i n t e r m e d i a t e 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 1 5 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 from C S S , m a y b e accepted
w i t h o u t f u r t h e r s u r v e y at 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 t o
t h e R e g i s t e r 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 t h i s
i n t e r m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y ;
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 i n t e r m e d i a t e o r special
s u r v e y a t c h a n g e o v e r t o t h e standard classification h u l l
s u r v e y i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e scope o f t h i s ( i n t e r m e d i a t e
or special) s u r v e y specified b y t h e present R u l e s .
2.6.4 C o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y consists o f the d i s t r i b u t i o n o f
s u r v e y scope corresponding t o the scope o f special s u r v e y
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 s u r v e y s h a l l b e 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 ship ( h u l l , arrange
m e n t s , m a c h i n e r y , electric e q u i p m e n t a n d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
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, b r i e f description o f survey a n d
s u b m i s s i o n dates p l a n n e d .
2.6.6 Surveys, w h i c h are permitted t o b e carried o u t b y
the ship's c h i e f engineer, are credited after the corifirming
survey p e r f o r m e d b y the s u r v e y o r t o the 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 s o m e d o u b t i n p r o p e r 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 , h e m a y r e q u i r e repeated o r
a d d i t i o n a l s u r v e y , as w e l l e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e r e v e a l e d
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 s h a l l a p p l y t o C S S i n f u l l :
for a n n u a l s u r v e y s , i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e
ments o f 2.2.1;
for special s u r v e y s , i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e
ments o f 2.4.1.
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 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
a n n u a l survey, s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d d u r i n g t h i s a n n u a l
survey. O t h e r w i s e , t h e 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 s h a l l n o t
b e 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
n o t s u r v e y e d a t t h e specified d u e date, o r s u r v e y o f these
i t e m s 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
CSS, o n e shall be followed b y the Instructions f o r
C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y o f S h i p s (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 s h i p o w n e r ' s request, t h e ships' h u l l s m a y b e
s u b m i t t e d f o r special survey, except f o r o i l t a n k e r s ,
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 a n d
ships specified i n S e c t i o n 7 o f P a r t 1 " 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", w h i c h is conducted i n compliance w i t h the C S S .
I n t h i s case:
.1 c o m p l e t e s u r v e y o f t h e h u l l t o m e e t t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e h u l l special survey, m a y b e carried
o u t o n t h e C S S basis, w h e n , a t t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request i t
has b e e n agreed b y t h e Register. C S S does n o t e x e m p t
from t h e necessity t o s u b m i t t h e ship f o r o t h e r specified
periodical surveys;
.2 w h e n s u c h s y s t e m is adopted, a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f t h e p a r t i c u l a r h u l l special s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d at
t h e e n d o f t h e f i v e - y e a r class p e r i o d ;
.3 d u r i n g each cycle o f continuous survey, a l l items o f
technical supervision shall b e surveyed (and tested, w h e r e
required) i n regular rotation, as f a r as practicable, w i t h
u n i f o r m a n n u a l share w i t h i n t h e five-year class period;
.4 s h i p o w n e r is e n t i t l e d t o f i x t h e sequence, i n w h i c h
t h e i n d i v i d u a l i t e m s o f t h e h u l l are i n t e n d e d t o b e
s u r v e y e d . H o w e v e r , t h e sequence i n each s u r v e y cycle
shall be linked w i t h that o f the previous o n e i n such a
w a y t h a t t h e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n consecutive s u r v e y s o f
each i t e m s h a l l n o t exceed f i v e years.
D r y d o c k s u r v e y m a y b e carried o u t a t a n y t i m e
w i t h i n t h e f i v e - y e a r class p e r i o d , p r o v i d e d t h a t t h e
requirements o f Chapter 2.5 are complied w i t h .
F o r ships m o r e t h a n 10 years o f age, t h e ballast t a n k s
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 t w i c e i n each f i v e - y e a r class
p e r i o d , i.e. once w i t h i n t h e scope o f i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y
a n d once w i t h i n t h e scope o f t h e c o n t i n u o u s s y s t e m f o r
t h e h u l l special s u r v e y ;
.5 t h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e scope o f s u r v e y at h i s
d i s c r e t i o n , i f t h e s u r v e y carried o u t r e v e a l e d a n y defects;
.6 t h e a g r e e m e n t f o r s u r v e y s t o b e carried o u t o n t h e
C S S basis m a y b e w i t h d r a w n a t d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e
Register.
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2.7 P L A N N E D M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E M E
FOR MACHINERY
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 S c h e m e 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 considers s u r v e y s t o b e carried o u t o n t h e
basis o f intervals b e t w e e n overhauls (maintenance
operations) recommended b y the 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
s y s t e m , 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 c o v e r e d 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
s u r v e y e d a n d credited i n t h e u s u a l w a y ( i n accordance
w i t h the Register rules).
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 exceed
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
i t o r i n g s y s t e m (refer t o A n n e x 3 t o t h e G u i d e l i n e s ) i s
applied, t h e machinery survey intervals based o n
t h e P M S c y c l e 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 engineer s h a l l b e t h e responsible
p e r s o n o n b o a r d i n charge o f P M S .
2.7.13.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n overhauls (maintenance
operations) o f items covered b y P M S shall b e reported and
signed b y the c h i e f engineer and submitted t o the 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 and m a i n
tenance p r o g r a m m e s h a l l o n l y b e p e r m i t t e d b y t h e c h i e f
engineer o r o t h e r a u t h o r i z e d p e r s o n .
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 system. H o w e v e r , this m a y n o t be
applied t o t h e c u r r e n t already a p p r o v e d 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 accordance 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 systems shall include back-up
disks/tapes, C D s , w h i c h s h a l l b e updated at r e g u l a r
intervals.
2.7.2.1.4 C o m p u t e r i z e d systems 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 for P M S review and approval:
.1 organization chart identifying areas o f responsibility;
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.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n filling procedures ( 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 considered 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 procedure;
.5 p r e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e sheets f o r each m a c h i n e
t o b e considered;
.6 l i s t i n g a n d specifications 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 data 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 schedule 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
f o l l o w i n g 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 f a s h i o n ;
.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 data i n c l u d i n g a l l data since
last opening o f the machine, a n d the o r i g i n a l baseline data;
.4 reference 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.);
.5 records 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 repairs a n d
r e n e w a l s carried o u t .
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 approved, 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 S c h e m e i s issued.
H o w e v e r , o t h e r 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 issued t o t h e ship ( P M S ) . I n a n y case, t h e
c e r t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l b e k e p t 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 carried
o u t 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 year'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 s h a l l b e
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e Register:
. 1 specified i n 2.7.2.2.1.3 t o 2.7.2.2.1.5 and 2.7.2.2.1.7,
as w e l l as changes t o o t h e r clauses i n 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 1 ;
.2 specified i n 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 ;
.3 f u l l t r e n d analysis ( i n c l u d i n g s p e c t r u m analysis f o r
v i b r a t i o n s ) o f m a c h i n e r y d i s p l a y i n g o p e r a t i n g 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 carried 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
u n d e r P M S m a y b e cancelled b y t h e Register, i f :
. 1 P M S is 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 records o r t h e general
condition o f the machinery t h e non-conformities are
revealed;
.3 w h e n t h e agreed 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 are
exceeded.
2.7.2.3.6 T h e case o f sale o r change o f m a n a g e m e n t
o f t h e ship s h a l l cause P M S a p p r o v a l t o be reconsidered.
2.7.2.3.7 T h e s h i p o w n e r m a y , at a n y t i m e , cancel 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
i t e m s , w h i c h h a v e b e e n inspected u n d e r P M S since t h e
last a n n u a l s u r v e y , m a y b e credited f o r class a t t h e
d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e attending s u r v e y o r .
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 survey.
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 carried
o u t b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r w i t h i n o n e y e a r from
t h e date o f a p p r o v a l .
2.7.3.1.2 D u r i n g t h e implementation survey t h e
f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d 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
d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d is adapted t o t h e t y p e 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 is 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 and the requirements o f surveys and
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 carried o u t a n d t h e
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n is f o u n d i n order, a r e p o r t describing t h e
P M S s y s t e m s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e Register, a n d t h e
s y s t e m m a y b e p u t i n t o service.
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 carried
out b y t h e surveyor t o t h e Register a n d preferably
concurrently w i t h 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
o r v e r i f y that i t has b e e n r e v i e w e d b y t h e Register, i f t h i s
has t a k e n place.
2 . 7 3 . 2 . 3 T h e purpose o f this 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 i s b e i n g c o r r e c t l y operated a n d that t h e
m a c h i n e r y h a s b e e n f u n c t i o n i n g satisfactorily since the
p r e v i o u s survey. A general e x a m i n a t i o n o f the i t e m s o f
technical s u p e r v i s i o n covered b y P M S shall b e carried o u t .
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 records
s h a l l be e x a m i n e d t o v e r i f y that t h e 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 s a t i s f a c t o r i l y since t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y o r
actions h a v e b e e n t a k e n i n response t o m a c h i n e r y
o p e r a t i n g 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 details o f b r e a k - d o w n o r m a l f u n c t i o n s h a l l b e m a d e available.
2.7.3.2.6 D e s c r i p t i o n s o f repairs carried 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 has b e e n replaced
b y a spare o n e , due t o damage, s h a l l b e r e t a i n e d o n
b o a r d , w h e r e possible, u n t i l e x a m i n e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o
t h e Register.
2.7.3.2.7 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 check readings,
w h e r e c o n d i t i o n m o n i t o r i n g e q u i p m e n t is i n use, s h a l l be
carried o u t , as far as practicable a n d reasonable.
2.7.3.2.8 U p o n satisfactory 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 .
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T h e t e r m "audit", i n t h i s context, is n o t related t o I S M audit.
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 essential c o m p o n e n t s / m a
c h i n e r y s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d t o t h e Register. T h e repairs o f
s u c h d a m a g e d c o m p o n e n t s / m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e carried
out u n d e r t h e 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 .
2.7.4.2 A n y repair 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 the
P M S logbook a n d repair shall be verified b y t h e
s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r at t h e a n n u a l audits.
2.7.4.3 I n t h e case 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 r e l e v a n t i t e m s s h a l l b e k e p t o u t o f
P M S u n t i l t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n i s f u l f i l l e d o r t h e repair is
carried o u t .
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 S Y S T E M
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.
2.9 S U R V E Y O F B O I L E R S
2.9.1 G e n e r a l .
2.9.1.1 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 m a i n ,
a u x i l i a r y a n d waste-heat b o i l e r s , i n c l u d i n g w a t e r h e a t i n g
b o i l e r s subject t o t h e 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 , a n d
t h e r m a l o i l b o i l e r s as w e l l as i n c i n e r a t o r b o i l e r s , s t e a m
superheaters a n d e c o n o m i z e r s . S u m m a r i z e d scope o f
surveys is given i n Table 2.1.1.
2.9.1.2 S u r v e y s o f b o i l e r s a r e s u b d i v i d e d i n t o :
external examination (2.9.2.1); o r
internal survey (internal examination) (2.9.2.2);or
h y d r a u l i c tests ( 2 . 9 . 2 . 3 ) .
2.9.1.3 S u r v e y o f i n c i n e r a t i n g part o f t h e incinerators
s h a l l b e carried o u t t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 4 . 1 . 5 , P a r t 1 " S u r v e y o f S h i p s i n C o m p l i a n c e w i t h
International Conventions, Codes and Resolutions" o f
the Guidelines.
2.9.1.4 A t special s u r v e y o f ship b o i l e r s , i t i s
r e c o m m e n d e d t o use description o f specific defects, w h i c h
can b e revealed i n s o m e b o i l e r components, a n d t h e w a y s
o f t h e i r e l i m i n a t i o n set f o r t h i n P a r t 7 " T e c h n i c a l
Supervision during Repair o f Boilers, Heat Exchangers
a n d Pressure Vessels" o f t h e G u i d e l i n e s o n T e c h n i c a l
S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g R e p a i r o f S e a - G o i n g Ships.
2.9.1.5 Schedule a n d scope o f b o i l e r s u r v e y s are
specified i n 2 . 9 . 2 .
2.9.1.6 C o m p l i a n c e o f b o i l e r s w i t h t h e R u l e s f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d according t o 2 . 9 . 3 .
2.9.2 S c h e d u l e a n d s c o p e o f b o i l e r s u r v e y .
2.9.2.1 E x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n .
2.9.2.1.1 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 together
w i t h fittings, e q u i p m e n t , s e r v i n g m a c h i n e r y a n d heat
exchangers, support systems a n d p i p e l i n e s s h a l l b e
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c a r r i e d o u t a n n u a l l y at p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s o f s h i p
machinery installation.
2.9.2.1.2 B o i l e r s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d e x t e r n a l l y u n d e r
w o r k i n g pressure.
2.9.2.1.3 A t each e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n , t h e f o l l o w
ing shall be submitted t o the R S surveyor, examined and
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested:
w a t e r l e v e l indicators;
face a n d b o t t o m b l o w - d o w n arrangements;
v a l v e easing gears (feed, safety, s h u t - o f f , stop, b l o w d o w n v a l v e s , v a l v e s f o r deaeration, s a l i n o m e t e r v a l v e s ) ;
automatic control system, protective devices and alarms;
m a n u a l operation o f the boiler.
2.9.2.1.4 W h e r e defects h a v e b e e n detected 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 causes c a n n o t b e
determined through the examination, the surveyor t o
t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l r e q u i r e t h e cause 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 necessary, i n t e r n a l s u r v e y and/or
h y d r a u l i c test t o b e carried o u t .
2.9.2.1.5 T h e a d j u s t m e n t o f safety v a l v e s s h a l l b e
v e r i f i 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 o f t h e b o i l e r (refer
to 2 . 9 . 4 ) .
2.9.2.2 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y ( i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n ) o f
boilers.
2.9.2.2.1 A d d i t i o n a l 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
tions o n carrying o u t internal survey (internal examina
t i o n ) o f ship b o i l e r s based o n t h e i r s t r u c t u r a l features are
specified i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 8 . 1 , P a r t " 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
2.9.2.2.2 F o r ships o f 10 years o f age a n d less, there
s h a l l b e a m i n i m u m o f t w o i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s o f each
s t e a m b o i l e r d u r i n g each 5-year special s u r v e y p e r i o d .
O n e s u c h s u r v e y ( e x a m i n a t i o n ) s h a l l b e carried o u t
d u r i n g special s u r v e y o f t h e ship, t h e o t h e r s h a l l b e
carried o u t a t i n t e r v a l s n o t exceeding 3 6 m o n t h s a n d
s h a l l b e c o m b i n e d w i t h p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y o f t h e ship
machinery installation.
2.9.2.2.3 F o r ships o v e r 1 0 years o f age, t h e i n t e r n a l
survey (internal examination) o f steam boilers shall be
carried o u t d u r i n g each p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y o f t h e ship
m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n , except f o r m a i n w a t e r - t u b e s t e a m
b o i l e r s specified i n 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 4 .
2.9.2.2.4 W h e r e t w o o r m o r e m a i n w a t e r - t u b e s t e a m
b o i l e r s are i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d t h e ship, t h e i n t e r v a l s
b e t w e e n i n t e r n a l s u r v e y s ( i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s ) after t h e
second special s u r v e y o f t h e ship r e m a i n u n c h a n g e d , i.e.
t h e dates o f i n t e r n a l s u r v e y s ( i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s ) are
assigned i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 2 .
2.9.2.2.5 T h e r m a l o i l b o i l e r s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d
internally. There shall be a m i n i m u m o f t w o internal
surveys (internal examinations) o f thermal oil boilers and
o f a h e a t i n g surface d u r i n g each 5-year special s u r v e y
p e r i o d regardless t h e ship's age.
O n e s u c h s u r v e y s h a l l b e carried o u t d u r i n g special
s u r v e y o f t h e ship, a n d t h e o t h e r d u r i n g t h e second o r
t h i r d a n n u a l survey, o r d u r i n g t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y .
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2.9.2.2.6 B o i l e r s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n t e r n a l l y after
each s i g n i f i c a n t repair ( f o r instance, after furnaces ( f l a m e
tubes) replacement o r s t r a i g h t e n i n g , replacement 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 15 p e r cent o f t h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f sort stays, w e l d - i n
inserts, etc.) o r replacement.
2.9.2.2.7 A t i n t e r n a l survey, t h e b o i l e r f i t t i n g s a n d
safety v a l v e s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r e x a m i n a t i o n . I f
i n t e r n a l s u r v e y i s carried o u t d u r i n g special survey, t h e
results o f b o i l e r f i t t i n g s testing f o r defects p e r f o r m e d b y
t h e c h i e f engineer o r ship repair y a r d s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d
to the R S surveyor.
2.9.2.2.8 A t each i n t e r n a l s u r v e y , t h e s t e a m b o i l e r s ,
s t e a m superheaters a n d e c o n o m i z e r s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
i n t e r n a l l y o n w a t e r - s t e a m a n d fire side.
2.9.2.2.9 A t i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f t h e waste-heat b o i l e r s ,
a l l accessible w e l d e d j o i n t s s h a l l b e subjected t o a v i s u a l
e x a m i n a t i o n f o r c r a c k i n g . O n t h e R S s u r v e y o r decision,
n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing m a y b e r e q u i r e d f o r t h i s purpose.
2.9.2.2.10 B o i l e r s inaccessible f o r i n t e r n a l s u r v e y
s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d e x t e r n a l l y , as f a r as practicable. T h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 4 s h a l l also b e m e t .
N o t e : A b o i l e r , t o a n y c o m p o n e n t o f w h i c h ( o t h e r t h a n tubes
o f less t h a n 2 0 0 m m i n d i a m e t e r u n d e r i n t e r n a l pressures) n o access
f o r v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n f r o m t w o sides is available, s h a l l b e considered
inaccessible f o r t h o r o u g h i n t e r n a l survey.
2.9.2.2.11 B e f o r e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f i n t e r n a l survey,
p r e p a r a t i o n w o r k s s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h o p e n i n g - u p ,
p r o v i d i n g access a n d d i s m a n t l i n g . B o t h w a t e r - s t e a m side
a n d gas ( f i r e ) side o f b o i l e r s s h a l l b e cleaned a n d
subjected t o i n t e r n a l s u r v e y .
2.9.2.2.12 P r i o r t o c o m m e n c e m e n t o f i n t e r n a l
survey, t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d
w i t h measurement results o f furnace (flame tube)
diameters t o d e t e r m i n e tube general d e f o r m a t i o n , s k e t c h
o f i n t e r n a l l a y o u t o f headers a n d t h e t u b e plates ( e n d
plates) w i t h m a r k s indicating tube a n d tube plate
c o n d i t i o n (places a n d dates o f t u b e p l u g s i n s t a l l a t i o n ,
t h e i r replacement o r repairs), m e a s u r e m e n t s o f w a t e r o r
fire t u b e sagging a n d b e n d i n g . T h e said m e a s u r e m e n t s
s h a l l b e carried o u t b y t h e c h i e f engineer and/or ship
repair y a r d w i t h i n p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y , p r i o r t o t h e s u r v e y
t o b e 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.
2.9.2.2.13 F o r t h e r m a l o i l b o i l e r s , t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l
be submitted prior t o internal survey:
d r a w i n g o f h e a t i n g elements ( c o i l s ) w i t h m a r k s
indicating c o n d i t i o n o f coils, sagging and bending measure
ments o f s o m e coils carried out b y the c h i e f engineer and/or
ship repair y a r d w i t h i n periodical survey p r i o r t o the survey
t o b e performed b y the surveyor t o the Register,
t h e r m a l o i l analysis m a d e b y a r e c o g n i z e d l a b o r a t o r y
t o evaluate its fitness f o r f u r t h e r use.
2.9.2.2.14 R e v i e w o f t h e f o l l o w i n g records m a d e i n
t h e l o g b o o k since t h e last s u r v e y o f t h e b o i l e r s h a l l b e
carried o u t as a part o f i n t e r n a l s u r v e y :
o p e r a t i n g parameters;
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maintenance;
repair h i s t o r y ;
feed w a t e r c h e m i s t r y .
2.9.2.2.15 A n e x t e n s i o n o f t h e i n 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 p t o 3 m o n t h s b e y o n d t h e d u e date can b e
granted i n e x c e p t i o n a l circumstances, such as u n a v a i l
a b i l i t y o f repair f a c i l i t i e s , u n a v a i l a b i l i t y o f essential
m a t e r i a l s , 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 .
S u c h e x t e n s i o n m a y b e granted b y t h e R e g i s t e r after
t h e f o l l o w i n g i s s a t i s f a c t o r i l y carried o u t :
external examination o f the boiler;
compliance w i t h the requirements o f 2.9.2.2.13.
2.9.2.2.16 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f t h e b o i l e r p e r f o r m e d b y
t h e c h i e f engineer, w h i c h results w i l l b e credited t o
a n n u a l / i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y o f t h e ship, m a y b e carried
o u t w i t h i n t h e t i m e w i n d o w specified f o r t h i s s u r v e y
(the s u r v e y w i n d o w ) . T h i s i n t e r n a l s u r v e y 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 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 . D o c u m e n t s issued u p o n results o f
the internal survey (ship report a n d photos) shall be
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R S s u r v e y o r w h o m a y r e q u i r e repeated
i n t e r n a l s u r v e y i n h i s presence based o n t h e results o f t h e
s u b m i t t e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n r e v i e w , and/or based o n t h e
e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n results.
2.9.2.3 H y d r a u l i c tests o f b o i l e r s .
2.9.2.3.1 A d d i t i o n a l 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 c a r r y i n g o u t h y d r a u l i c tests o f t h e ship b o i l e r s
are g i v e n i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 8 . 2 , P a r t " 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
2.9.2.3.2 T h e necessity o f t h e s t e a m b o i l e r t o b e
subjected t o t h e h y d r a u l i c test s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r based o n t h e i n t e r n a l s u r v e y
results as w e l l as o n t h e t y p e a n d scope o f b o i l e r repairs,
i f any.
2.9.2.3.3 H y d r a u l i c testing o f s t e a m b o i l e r s after
each s i g n i f i c a n t repair ( f o r instance, after
furnace
replacement o r s t r a i g h t e n i n g , replacement 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
15 p e r cent o f t h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f sort stays, w e l d - i n
inserts, etc.) o r replacement o f p i p i n g systems is
mandatory.
2.9.2.3.4 S t e a m b o i l e r s inaccessible f o r i n t e r n a l
s u r v e y s h a l l b e subjected t o t h e h y d r a u l i c test a t each
special s u r v e y o f t h e ship (refer t o 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 7 ) .
2.9.2.3.5 T h e r m a l o i l b o i l e r s s h a l l b e h y d r a u l i c a l l y
tested after each i n t e r n a l s u r v e y . I t i s a l l o w e d t o p e r f o r m
tests u s i n g t h e r m a l o i l from b o i l e r s , at that, t h e results o f
t h e r m a l o i l analysis m a d e b y a r e c o g n i z e d l a b o r a t o r y
together w i t h a c o n c l u s i o n o n i t s fitness f o r f u r t h e r u s e
shall be submitted t o the R S surveyor.
2.9.2.3.6 B o i l e r s s h a l l b e h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested,
provided the f o l l o w i n g conditions are met:
b o i l e r i s c o m p l e t e l y filled w i t h l i q u i d ( r e f e r
t o 2 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 5 ) a n d free o f air;
t w o tested pressure gauges a r e available;
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temperature o f liquid a n d ambient a i r temperature

are n o t b e l o w + 5 C. T o p r e v e n t possible s w e a t i n g , t h e
temperature o f the liquid shall be higher than the ambient
air temperature;
p u m p o p e r a t i o n s h a l l n o t cause a drastic rise o f
pressure.
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 f l e x i b l e hoses n o t c u t o f f b y v a l v e s d u r i n g
pressure exposure;
e x e c u t i o n o f a n y n o i s y w o r k s o n b o a r d t h e ship;
p u m p i n g u p t o m a i n t a i n test p r e s s u r e d u r i n g
e x p o s u r e t o test pressure.
2.9.2.3.7 P r i o r t o c o m m e n c e m e n t o f h y d r a u l i c
testing, t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l v e r i f y t h a t a l l
t h e defects r e v e a l e d a t e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d i n t e r n a l
s u r v e y a r e e l i m i n a t e d , a n d m a n h o l e a n d scuttle seats
fitted. W a t e r t i g h t n e s s o f safety v a l v e s s h a l l b e ensured b y
d i s a b l i n g r e g u l a r springs.
2.9.2.3.8 A t h y d r a u l i c tests o f b o i l e r s , superheaters,
e c o n o m i z e r s , t h e pressure s h a l l b e t a k e n e q u a l t o
1,25P
b u t s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n P u n g + 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 repairs, t h e test pressure s h a l l
b e t a k e n e q u a l t o \ , 5 P r k i n g b u t s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
w o r k i n g
w o r
W O
P w o r k m g + 100 kPa.
2.9.2.3.9 A f t e r h y d r a u l i c tests, t h e b o i l e r s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d e x t e r n a l l y i n t h e scope specified i n 2.9.2.1.
2.9.2.3.10 T h e b o i l e r i s r e c o g n i z e d t o h a v e passed
t h e test, unless e x a m i n a t i o n reveals:
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 .
2.9.2.3.11 D u r i n g h y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g n o f a l l s o f
pressure s h a l l b e a l l o w e d .
2.9.2.3.12 S w e a t i n g o r signs o f w a t e r i n e x p a n s i o n
j o i n t s i n t h e f o r m o f s i n g l e n o n - l e a k i n g drops ("tears")
s h a l l n o t b e considered a leakage. T h e s e signs are n o t
a l l o w e d i n w e l d seams s u c h seams s h a l l b e c u t o f f a n d
welded again f o l l o w i n g the technique approved b y the
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 ,
p u n c h i n g o r o t h e r m e c h a n i c a l procedure i s n o t a l l o w e d .
E l i m i n a t i o n o f r e v e a l e d defects i n t h e b o i l e r u n d e r
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 .
2.9.3 D e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e b o i l e r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the requirements of the Rules for Construction.
2.9.3.1 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 as c o m p l y i n g
w i t h t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n , p r o v i d e d n o defects
w e r e f o u n d d u r i n g t h e survey, o r t h e r e v e a l e d defects d o
n o t exceed t h e standards established b y t h e manufacturer.
I n t h e absence o f s u c h standards, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n
i n t h e present C h a p t e r s h a l l b e m e t .
2.9.3.2 B o i l e r plants w i t h inorganic coolant m a y b e
recognised fit f o r service u n t i l t h e n e x t periodical survey,
p r o v i d e d the revealed defects are non-progressive, such as:
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

c u r v e n o t m o r e t h a n plate thickness i n t h e absence o f
d a m a g e d stays a n d signs o f s t e a m i n g ;
d e f o r m a t i o n o f furnaces ( f l a m e tubes) n o t exceeding
3 p e r cent calculated according t o 2 . 4 . 5 . 8 . 1 . 2 . 1 , P a r t
"Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the
Guidelines;
c o n t r a c t i o n o f furnaces w i t h o u t d e f o r m a t i o n o f
c i r c u m f e r e n c e u p t o 5 p e r cent o f as-built v a l u e s , as
w e l l as l o c a l bulges w i t h c u r v e o f b e n d i n g n o t m o r e t h a n
t w o thicknesses o f furnace w a l l ;
l o c a l p i t t i n g a n d g r o o v i n g o f b o i l e r plates outside
w e l d area, t u b e h o l e s a n d flanging o f ends w i t h a d e p t h
o f p o c k m a r k n o t m o r e t h a n 2 0 p e r cent o f plate thickness
a n d t o t a l area n o t m o r e t h a n 1 0 0 c m ;
t h i n n i n g o f ends o f fire tubes n o t m o r e t h a n b y
3 0 p e r cent o f t h e i n i t i a l thickness i n t h e place o f r o l l i n g
i n t h e absence o f b u r n i n g a n d leaks;
t h i n n i n g o f ends o f w a t e r - h e a t i n g pipes i n t h e place
o f r o l l i n g a n d t h e i r p l u n g e r s b y n o t m o r e t h a n 3 0 p e r cent
o f t h e i n i t i a l thickness i n t h e absence o f leaks;
r e d u c t i o n o f t h e transverse s e c t i o n areas o f s h o r t a n d
l o n g stays b y n o t m o r e t h a n 1 0 p e r cent o f as-built
thickness, i f t h e n u m b e r o f t h i n n e d stays d o n o t exceed
10 p e r cent o f t h e stays s t r e n g t h e n i n g t h i s b o i l e r w a l l ;
p l u g g e d fire o r b o i l e r tubes i n t h e a m o u n t n o t m o r e
t h a n 1 0 p e r cent o f t h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f tubes, p r o v i d e d
t h e b o i l e r tubes d o n o t serve as a screen p r e v e n t i n g
o v e r h e a t i n g o f o t h e r parts. I t i s a l l o w e d that n o t m o r e
t h a n 5 p e r cent o f t h e tubes s e r v i n g as a screen a r e
p l u g g e d , p r o v i d e d t h e y a r e n o t located close t o each
other;
sagging o f straight b o i l e r tubes w i t h a sagging c u r v e
o f u p t o 1 p e r cent o f t h e t u b e l e n g t h i n t h e absence o f
steaming i n the expansion joints.
2.9.3.3 T h e r m a l o i l b o i l e r s m a y b e recognised fit f o r
service u n t i l t h e n e x t p e r i o d i c a l survey, p r o v i d e d t h e
r e v e a l e d defects a r e n o n - p r o g r e s s i v e , s u c h as:
sagging o f c o i l branches w i t h a sagging c u r v e o f u p
t o 1 p e r cent o f t h e b r a n c h l e n g t h i n t h e absence o f
cracking i n welds;
l o c a l p i t t i n g a n d g r o o v i n g o f coils a t a d e p t h o f n o t
m o r e t h a n 2 0 p e r cent o f w a l l thickness a n d t o t a l area n o t
more than 3 0 cm .
2.9.3.4 T h e f o l l o w i n g b o i l e r defects are inadmissible:
defects o f m e t a l f o u n d d u r i n g research a n d testing o f
the boiler material;
w e a r s a n d damages exceeding p e r m i s s i b l e standards;
cracks i n b o i l e r c o m p o n e n t s , breakage o f stays,
leakages i n t h e w e l d s ;
leaks o f tubes i n tube plates;
d e s t r u c t i o n o f setting o f protected parts o f s t e a m w a t e r a n d w a t e r headers a n d chambers o r at least o n e o f
the boiler walls.
2.9.3.5 T h e boilers are considered as n o t c o m p l y i n g
w i t h the R u l e s f o r Construction, i n case o f failure o f at least
2
one pressure gauge, w a t e r - l e v e l indicator, safety v a l v e , feed

v a l v e , stop v a l v e , fuel quick-closing v a l v e , r e m o t e c o n t r o l
gear, as w e l l as one o f the f o l l o w i n g systems: protective a n d
signalling systems o f automated b o i l e r plants, b l o w - d o w n
systems, feeding systems, fuel a n d a i r supply systems
enabling safe operation o f b o i l e r plant.
2.9.3.6 I f a n y defects r e d u c i n g t h e strength o f s o m e
c o m p o n e n t s ( t h i n n i n g o f w a l l s , w e a r o f stays, etc.) are
detected d u r i n g s u r v e y o f b o i l e r s , t h e class o f t h e ship
m a y be c o n f i r m e d o n l y u p o n results o f 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 p r i o r t o t h e first scheduled
repair, o r f o r t h e l i m i t e d p e r i o d at t h e r e d u c e d service
parameters ( w o r k i n g pressure).
C h e c k strength calculations o f t h e c o m p o n e n t s u n d e r
i n t e r n a l pressure p e r f o r m e d c o n s i d e r i n g r e d u c t i o n o f
w o r k i n g pressure s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R e g i s t e r f o r
review.
Besides, 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 s h a l l
c o n f i r m that:
t e m p e r a t u r e o f t u b e stack w a l l s at t h e gas o u t l e t i s
at least 1 4 0 C;
velocity o f steam-water m i x t u r e i n t h e heating
surfaces does n o t exceed 1 4 m / s ;
satisfactory o p e r a t i o n o f s t e a m p i p e l i n e s is p r o v i d e d ;
o p e r a t i o n o f e q u i p m e n t at r e d u c e d parameters w i l l
not affect t h e ship safety.
2.9.3.7 Waste-heat b o i l e r s are n o t a l l o w e d t o operate
at reduced s t e a m pressure.
2.9.3.8 T h e necessity a n d p o s s i b i l i t y o f t h e b o i l e r
p l a n t c o n t i n u o u s o p e r a t i o n at r e d u c e d w o r k i n g pressure
s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e s h i p o w n e r o n agreement w i t h
t h e b o i l e r manufacturer. I n t h i s case, t o c o n f i r m t h e b o i l e r
compliance w i t h the requirements o f the Rules f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n , a n occasional s u r v e y o f t h e b o i l e r s h a l l b e
carried o u t i n t h e scope specified i n 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 .
W h e r e s u c h agreement w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r i s
i m p o s s i b l e f o r o b j e c t i v e reasons, t h e occasional s u r v e y
o f t h e b o i l e r s h a l l b e carried o u t i n t h e f o l l o w i n g scope t o
confirm the boiler compliance w i t h the Rules f o r
Construction:
external examination (2.9.2.1);
internal survey (internal examination) (2.9.2.2);
h y d r a u l i c tests ( 2 . 9 . 2 . 3 ) .
E n t r y o n r e d u c i n g t h e w o r k i n g pressure o f t h e b o i l e r
p l a n t s h a l l b e m a d e i n t h e L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s Status b y t h e
surveyor t o t h e Register performing t h e survey.
2.9.3.9 M e t a l c o n d i t i o n m o n i t o r i n g o f s t e a m b o i l e r s ,
w h e r e necessary ( s u s p i c i o n about o v e r h e a t i n g o f t h e
m e t a l o f fire parts, systematic c r a c k i n g a n d d e l a m i n a t i o n , etc.) s h a l l b e carried o u t b y n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing,
as w e l l as b y m e c h a n i c a l tests, c h e m i c a l analysis a n d
metallographic examination. M e t h o d and technology o f
r e v e a l e d defects e l i m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e agreed w i t h t h e
Register.
2.9.3.10 C o r r o s i o n w e a r o f essential b o i l e r c o m p o nents s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y c o m p a r i s o n o f t h e m e a s u r e d
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r e s i d u a l thicknesses w i t h t h e as-built ( i n i t i a l ) thicknesses.

I n so doing, t o determine the boiler plant compliance
w i t h the requirements o f the Rules for Construction, the
strength calculations o f t h e r e l e v a n t b o i l e r c o m p o n e n t s
s h a l l b e m a d e according t o S e c t i o n 2 , P a r t X " 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" o f t h e R u l e s f o r
T h e calculations s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o R H O f o r r e v i e w .
2.9.4 V e r i f i c a t i o n o f s a f e t y v a l v e s a d j u s t m e n t
2.9.4.1 T h e adjustment o f safety v a l v e s s h a l l b e
v e r i f i e d d u r i n g each b o i l e r e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n .
2.9.4.2 S a f e t y v a l v e s o f s t e a m b o i l e r s s h a l l b e
adjusted f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g v a l v e o p e n i n g pressure:
Popening
^ 1 j 0 5 ^ w o r k i n g fo^* P w o r k i n g
1 MPa,
1,03 P w o d d n g for boilers w i t h

> 1 MPa.
I n a l l cases, t h e safety v a l v e s h a l l b e adjusted s o that
at f u l l y o p e n e d c o n d i t i o n t h e m a x i m u m pressure rise
s h a l l n o t exceed \ , \ P w o r U n g 2.9.4.3 A t f u l l y o p e n e d c o n d i t i o n , t h e safety v a l v e s
o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y b o i l e r s f o r essential services s h a l l
f u l l y i n t e r r u p t 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 b o i l e r n o t b e l o w 0,85 o f t h e w o r k i n g
pressure.
2.9.4.4 S a f e t y v a l v e s o f s t e a m superheaters s h a l l b e
adjusted f o r o p e n i n g before t h e b o i l e r v a l v e s .
2.9.4.5 I f e x t e r n a l 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
testing results a r e satisfactory, o n e o f t h e b o i l e r safety
v a l v e s s h a l l b e sealed b y t h e c h i e f engineer i n t h e
presence o f t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register, a n d t h e r e l e v a n t
record shall be made i n the log book.
2.9.4.6 T h e adjustment o f safety v a l v e s o f t h e w a s t e heat b o i l e r s m a y b e v e r i f i e d b y t h e c h i e f engineer a t sea,
w h i c h results w i l l b e credited t o t h e a n n u a l / i n t e r m e d i a t e
s u r v e y o f ship, i n case t h e v e r i f i c a t i o n at t h e p o r t o f
s u r v e y i s i m p o s s i b l e . T h e v e r i f i c a t i o n results s h a l l b e
recorded i n t h e l o g b o o k b y t h e c h i e f engineer. S u c h
verification shall be carried o u t w i t h i n t h e survey
w i n d o w a n d 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 S Branch Office for in-service supervision.
2.9.5 D r a w i n g u p b o i l e r s u r v e y r e s u l t s .
2.9.5.1 T h e results o f b o i l e r p l a n t s s u r v e y s h a l l b e
recorded i n t h e r e l e v a n t sections o f t h e C h e c k L i s t o n
Survey o f the Ship ( f o r m 6.1.01) using the program
S T O R M , a n d i n j u s t i f i e d cases, i n t h e R e p o r t o n A n n u a l /
Intermediate Survey o f M a c h i n e r y Installation, Systems
( f o r m 6.3.8) o r i n the Report o n Special Survey o f
Machinery Installation and Systems ( f o r m 6.3.13).
2.9.5.2 A n e n t r y o n t h e dates o f t h e b o i l e r s u r v e y s
shall be made i n t h e relevant section o f t h e List o f
S u r v e y ' s Status ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 5 1 - 1 ) .
2.9.5.3 W h e n assigning t h e dates o f i n t e r n a l s u r v e y s
( i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s ) o f b o i l e r plants i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d
t h e ships o f 10 years o f age a n d less, o n e s h a l l b e g u i d e d
by the following: the interval between t w o internal
e x a m i n a t i o n s (after b o i l e r i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n at i n i t i a l /
special s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p ) s h a l l n o t exceed 3 6 m o n t h s ,
ôpening <
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but shall be w i t h i n the w i n d o w o f the relevant periodical

survey.
2.9.5.5 T h e results o f occasional s u r v e y s o f b o i l e r
plants m a y b e d r a w n u p b y i s s u i n g 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 ) w i t h m a k i n g t h e necessary
entries i n t h e r e l e v a n t s e c t i o n o f t h e L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s
Status.
3 OCCASIONAL SURVEYS
See circular 771
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 F SHIP'S C L A S S
P r o c e d u r e f o r suspension, w i t h d r a w a l , r e i n s t a t e m e n t
a n d r e a s s i g n m e n t o f t h e R S class i s g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 4
Part "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f
the Guidelines.
See circular 771
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
AND ASSIGNMENT O F R S CLASS TO A SHIP I N SERVICE
3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
3.2.1.1 T r a n s f e r o f class a n d a s s i g n m e n t o f R S class
t o a ship i n service s h a l l b e carried o u t u p o n t h e
s h i p o w n e r ' s request.
3.2.1.2 A s s i g n m e n t o f R S class t o ships o v e r
2 0 years o f age m a y b e o n l y carried o u t i n e x c e p t i o n a l
cases subject t o t h e R H O special decision.
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 ships f r o m t h e class o f
A C S I A C S m e m b e r , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 be met.
3.2.2.2 O n r e c e i v i n g t h e request 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 from t h e s h i p o w n e r , as w e l l as s u r v e y
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 s h a l l carry o u t t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y i n t h e scope
specified i n 5 . 1 , P a r t " 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
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
s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r
rates o f t h e l o o s i n g society. 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 h u l l strength i n compliance w i t h t h e Register
r e q u i r e m e n t s m a y b e requested b y t h e R S s u r v e y o r .
3.2.2.4 F o r c o n d i t i o n s o f class assignment, proce
dure o f correspondence exchange b e t w e e n t h e l o o s i n g
S o c i e t y a n d g a i n i n g Society, i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m t h e I A C S
P e r m a n e n t 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 change 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 used a t transfer o f class, refer t o
Section 5, Part I I "Carrying out Classification Survey o f
Ships" o f the Guidelines.
3.2.2.5 F o r a n i t e m i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d t h e ship
subject t o m a n d a t o r y t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n i n accordance
w i t h t h e R S N o m e n c l a t u r e , a n d h a v i n g certificates issued
b y A C S I A C S m e m b e r o r documents/certificates
corifirming its compliance w i t h the M a r i n e Equipment
D i r e c t i v e 9 6 / 9 8 / E ( M a r E D ) , t h e R S certificates s h a l l n o t
be issued.
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 assigning R S class t o a ship i n service
(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 C h a p t e r a n d 5.2, P a r t " C a r r y i n g o u t Classifica
tion Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines shall be met.
3.2.3.2 O n r e c e i v i n g t h e request a n d t h e necessary
documentation f r o m t h e shipowner, t h e R S Branch
O f f i c e assigned b y t h e R H O s h a l l carry o u t t h e i n i t i a l
s u r v e y i n t h e scope specified i n t h e present C h a p t e r
and 5.2, Part "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f
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
s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r
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
the Rules for Construction.
T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l b e n o t i f i e d a b o u t t h e necessity
t o h a v e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l scantlings o f h u l l elements
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e c o m p e t e n t o r g a n i z a t i o n based o n t h e
v a l u e s 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 Rules f o r Construction. Calculations shall b e
prepared f o r a l l h u l l m e m b e r s 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 t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n . A s u m m a r y table o f
t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l scantlings o f h u l l elements as
part o f c a l c u l a t i o n s h a l l c o n t a i n t r a n s l a t i o n i n t o E n g l i s h .
T h e calculations s h a l l b e m a d e a t t h e stage o f
preparing for the initial survey. Calculations approved b y
the R H O shall b e available f o r the R S B r a n c h Office
c a r r y i n g o u t t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y , f o r t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d ship
a d m i n i s t r a t i o n before t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f t h e i n i t i a l
survey, a n d as applied t o t h e E S P ships b y t h e date o f
d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e enhanced s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e .
Verification o f actual h u l l strength i n compliance w i t h
the Register requirements shall b e made b y a competent
organization p r i o r t o c o m p l e t i o n o f the initial survey.
A p p l i c a t i o n o f p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r rates o f A C S
I A C S m e m b e r , f o r w h i c h class t h e ship w a s constructed
o r w h i c h class t h e ship w a s h o l d i n g earlier, i s i n each
case subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R H O .
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 ASSIGNMENT,
RETAINMENT AND WITHDRAWAL OF CLASS
See circular 771
3.3.1 S u r v e y s f o r ships w i t h d u a l o r d o u b l e class i n

case o f assignment, 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 c o n s i d e r a t i o n o f s h i p o w n e r s ' requests a b o u t t h e i r
i n t e n t i o n t o o b t a i n o r t o l o o s e t h e class o f t h e second
classification society, m u t u a l o b l i g a t i o n s o f t h e c l a s s i f i
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, exchange
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 p r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e u n i f i e d f o r m s o f
d o c u m e n t s t o b e issued a n d s u b m i s s i o n o f i n f o r m a t i o n
t o 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 carried o u t at t h e
different stages o f assignment, 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 g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 6 , P a r t " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines, and
shall be completed t o the extent o f the requirements o f
t h e r e l e v a n t chapters i n S e c t i o n 2 o f t h e present P a r t o f
the Rules.
3.4 S U R V E Y S F O R L A I D - U P S H I P S
AND F O R THESE SHIPS P U TI N OPERATION
3.4.1 G e n e r a l .
3.4.1.1 T h e present S e c t i o n regulates t h e procedure
o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f l a i d - u p ships. T h e scope a n d
m e t h o d s o f s u p e r v i s i o n a r e r e g u l a t e d b y t h e respective
sections o f t h e present R u l e s , 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 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.
3.4.1.2 T h e m a i n c o n d i t i o n o f class r e t a i n m e n t o f a
l a i d - u p ship s h a l l b e t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e ship i n a f i t
technical condition and 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 l a i d - u p
ship t a k i n g i n t o account t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 ship ( 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 q u a l i f i e d c r e w o r
persons o n w a t c h i n o r d e r t o m a i n t a i n t h e ship ( g r o u p o f
ships) i n f i t c o n d i t i o n , safety a n d t h e p o s s i b i l i t y t o s u b m i t
t h e ship t o t h e R e g i s t e r f o r p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s .
3.4.1.4 T h e c r e w o r persons 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 e m e r g e n c y s u r v i v a l
l i f e - s a v i n g services.
3.4.1.5 I f t h e ship ( g r o u p o f ships) i s i n t h e roads,
electric p o w e r s u p p l y s h a l l 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
l i g h t i n g , o p e r a t i o n 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 f i r e - f i g h t i n g start-up s i g n a l l i n g
system and 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 ship c a n b e
l a i d u p either w i t h m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e i t e m s 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 shipowner's request f o r survey o f
ship before laying-up w i t h retainment o f the Register class
survey shall b e carried o u t a n d u p o n the satisfactory results
o f the survey the Classification Certificate shall b e issued t o
c o n f i r m t h e retainment o f class w h i l e l a y i n g t h e ship u p .
3.4.2.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e ship i n " h o t " l a y - u p t h e
s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l check t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s
o f technical supervision:
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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 r e a d i
ness f o r i m m e d i a t e u s e ;
anchor, m o o r i n g a n d t o w i n g arrangements;
i f letting go the anchor is n o t required f o r the
s h i p i n " h o t " l a y - u p , readiness o f o n e a n c h o r f o r
emergency letting go;
w a t e r t i g h t c l o s i n g o f a l l h a t c h covers, s k y l i g h t s a n d
e n g i n e - r o o m t r u n k openings;
w a t e r t i g h t c l o s i n g o f a l l d o o r s a n d side scuttles i n
spaces, w h i c h a r e n o t attended 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 flame screens o f
ballast a n d f u e l o i l t a n k s ;
readiness o f closures o f i n l e t a n d discharge h o l e s
r e q u i r e d f o r t h e o p e r a t i o n o f e m e r g e n c y 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 a u t o m a t i c openings;
absence o f sea w a t e r i n c o m p a r t m e n t s a n d t a n k s ;
drainage s y s t e m i n o p e r a t i o n ;
fire-fighting
system i n operation, including:
fire p u m p s ;
e m e r g e n c y fire p u m p ;
pipelines a n d valves;
fire hoses a n d n o z z l e s ;
c o n d i t i o n o f s t a t i o n a r y f i r e - f i g h t i n g systems i n t h e
engine rooms;
a v a i l a b i l i t y , c o n d i t i o n a n d a r r a n g e m e n t o f fireman's
o u t f i t a n d i t s accessibility f o r t h e c r e w ;
availability and arrangement o f the international
shore c o n n e c t i o n ( w h e r e r e q u i r e d ) ;
c o n d i t i o n o f s t r u c t u r a l fire p r o t e c t i o n ;
c o n d i t i o n o f emergency radio c o m m u n i c a t i o n facilities;
condition o f navigation lights and sound signal
means;
draught m a r k s i n o r d e r t o check t h e i r v a l u e s ;
readiness o f t h e e m e r g e n c y source o f electrical
p o w e r f o r a u t o m a t i c s w i t c h i n g o n u p o n loss o f v o l t a g e
from t h e m a i n source o f p o w e r ;
c o n d i t i o n o f a u t o m a t i c fire detection a n d general
alarm system;
condition o f fixed radiation m o n i t o r i n g systems a n d
m e a n s ( f o r nuclear ships a n d floating facilities w i t h
unloaded reactor core as w e l l as f o r nuclear support vessels).
3.4.2.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e ship i n " c o l d " l a y - u p
t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l check t h e f o l l o w i n g :
availability o f the contract and acceptance-transfer report
between t h e shipowner a n d t h e organization-lay-up site;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f p l a n f o r safe a n d p o l l u t i o n - f r e e l a y - u p ,
i n c l u d i n g m e a s u r e s f o r e n f o r c e m e n t o f r a d i a t i o n safety
r e q u i r e m e n t s o n ships a n d floating facilities as w e l l as o n
n u c l e a r s u p p o r t vessels, p l a n o f a r r a n g e m e n t o f ships
d u r i n g t h e l a i d - u p p e r i o d , r e g u l a t i o n s f o r transfer
(acceptance) o f s h i p f o r l a y i n g - u p (after l a y i n g - u p )
d e v e l o p e d b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d agreed u p o n w i t h t h e
port administration;
m o o r i n g a r r a n g e m e n t ( i f applicable);
i f l e t t i n g g o t h e a n c h o r is n o t r e q u i r e d f o r t h e ship i n
" c o l d " l a y - u p , readiness o f o n e a n c h o r f o r e m e r g e n c y
l e t t i n g g o s h a l l b e checked, except w h e r e t h e ship i s

ashore o r i n d r y dock;
w a t e r t i g h t c l o s i n g o f a l l h a t c h covers, s k y l i g h t s ,
openings o f t r u n k s o f m a c h i n e r y spaces, d o o r s a n d side
scuttles;
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 f u e l o i l t a n k s ;
absence o f sea w a t e r i n c o m p a r t m e n t s a n d tanks;
w a t e r t i g h t c l o s i n g o f b o t t o m a n d side v a l v e s ( i f
applicable);
availability a n d arrangement o f the international
shore c o n n e c t i o n ( w h e r e r e q u i r e d ) ;
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e s t r u c t u r a l fire p r o t e c t i o n ;
draught m a r k s t o check t h e i r v a l u e s ( i f applicable).
3.4.2.4 I f t h e ship w i t h suspended class i s l a i d u p , t h e
s h i p m a y b e s u r v e y e d w i t h i n t h e scope s p e c i f i e d
i n 3.4.2.2 a n d 3.4.2.3, a n d i f the results o f this survey are
satisfactory, class shall b e reinstated w i t h a n entry: " S h i p is
laid u p " t o b e m a d e i n the Classification Certificate.
I f the ship i s laid u p w i t h class suspended as a result o f
a n overdue survey a n d t h e ship w a s n o t surveyed t o
reinstate the class as stated above, the ship class remains t o
be suspended u n t i l the overdue s u r v e y has been completed.
D u r i n g l a y i n g - u p o f t h e ship i n 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 f t h i s S e c t i o n i n case o f a n o v e r d u e
survey, t h e ship class m a y b e r e t a i n e d f o r n o t m o r e t h a n
three m o n t h s , provided that t h e annual survey is
postponed f o r t h e above mentioned period 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 ship class. I f t h e ship h a s n o t
b e e n s u b m i t t e d t o t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y w i t h d u e regard t o
t h e a b o v e p o s t p o n e m e n t , t h e ship's class s h a l l b e
suspended. O n t h e e x p i r y o f s i x m o n t h s f r o m t h e date
o f t h e ship's class suspension, i t s h a l l b e w i t h d r a w n .
T h e scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e
scope specified i n 3.4.2.2 a n d 3.4.2.3.
3.4.2.5 D u r i n g l a y i n g - u p o f t h e ship 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 C e r t i f i c a t e , a ship s u r v e y i n t h e scope
specified i n 3.4.2.2 a n d 3.4.2.3 s h a l l b e carried o u t a n d
u p o n t h e satisfactory results o f t h e s u r v e y t h e e n t r y :
"Ship is laid up" shall be made i n the Classification
Certificate ( i n s e c t i o n " O t h e r characteristics").
3.4.2.6 I f the p e r i o d o f the Classification Certificate
v a l i d i t y expired w h i l e the ship h a d b e e n laid-up, i t m a y b e
r e n e w e d based o n the satisfactory results o f annual survey
i n the scope specified i n 3.4.2.2 a n d 3.4.2.3 w i t h a n entry:
"Ship i s laid u p " i n the Classification Certificate.
3.4.2.7 I f there i s a n e n t r y o n s o m e u n f u l f i l l e d
requirements i n the Register documents at the t i m e o f the
ship l a y i n g - u p , t h e f u l f i l m e n t o f these r e q u i r e m e n t s m a y
b e p o s t p o n e d t i l l t h e e n d o f t h e l a y - u p p e r i o d , except f o r
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s , w h i c h i m p o s e direct threat t o t h e safety
o f l a i d - u p ship ( f o r instance, r e p a i r i n g a h o l e i n t h e s h e l l
plating below the waterline).
3.4.2.8 I f t h e s h i p w i t h e x p i r e d C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Certificate i s l a i d - u p a t special s u r v e y , t h e s u r v e y s h a l l
be carried o u t i n t h e scope specified i n 3.4.2.2
a n d 3.4.2.3. U p o n satisfactory results, t h e ship's class i s

renewed w i t h a n entry: "Ship is laid u p " i n t h e
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 . I n respect o f f u l f i l l m e n t o f
t h e e x i s t i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s , refer t o 3.4.2.7.
3.4.2.9 T h e R e g i s t e r does n o t r e v i e w issues r e l a t i n g
t o l a y i n g - u p t h e ships w i t h w i t h d r a w n R S class.
3.4.2.10 A d d i t i o n a l requirements f o r laying-up
n u c l e a r ships a n d nuclear-support vessels.
3 . 4 . 2 . 1 0 . 1 I f a n u c l e a r ship i s subject t o " h o t " l a y - u p ,
t h e f o l l o w i n g 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 (as applic
able) s h a l l b e tested i n o p e r a t i o n b y s u r v e y o r t o t h e
R e g i s t e r i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e scope o f s u r v e y specified
i n 3.4.2.2:
. 1 n u c l e a r core reactor b e i n g loaded:
p r i m a r y c o o l a n t p u r i f i c a t i o n s y s t e m a n d r e s i d u a l heat
removal system;
core e m e r g e n c y c o o l i n g s y s t e m ;
fresh w a t e r a n d sea w a t e r c o o l i n g systems;
p r i m a r y c o o l a n t m a k e - u p s y s t e m a n d fresh w a t e r
cooling system;
h i g h pressure gas s y s t e m ;
h i g h pressure a i r s y s t e m ;
drainage s y s t e m a n d special b i l g e s y s t e m ;
s p e c i a l - p u r p o s e s a n i t a r y spaces i n c l u d i n g t h e i r
systems a n d e q u i p m e n t ;
special v e n t i l a t i o n a n d a i r filtering s y s t e m i n t h e
c o n t r o l l e d area;
secondary circuit s y s t e m i n w a y o f 7 4 9 5 framings;
indication, alarm and m o n i t o r i n g system;
a u t o m a t i c a n d r e m o t e c o n t r o l systems o f n u c l e a r
steam supply system ( N S S S ) , drives o f automatic and
remote control a n d protective systems o f nuclear
reactors, a u t o m a t i c a n d r e m o t e c o n t r o l s y s t e m s o f
e m e r g e n c y diesel-generators;
radiation monitoring system and biological shielding;
complex o f engineering a n d technical means o f
physical protection;
.2 n u c l e a r core reactor b e i n g u n l o a d e d :
special v e n t i l a t i o n a n d a i r filtering s y s t e m i n t h e
indication, alarm and m o n i t o r i n g system;
radiation monitoring system and biological shielding;
physical protection.
3 . 4 . 2 . 1 0 . 2 I f a n u c l e a r support vessel i s subject t o
"hot" lay-up, the f o l l o w i n g items o f technical supervision
(as applicable, a n d d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship p u r p o s e ) s h a l l
be tested i n o p e r a t i o n b y s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r i n
a d d i t i o n t o t h e scope o f s u r v e y specified i n 3 . 4 . 2 . 2 :
. 1 a v a i l a b l e o n b o a r d : spent f u e l assemblies, s o l i d
radioactive waste, liquid radioactive waste:
spent f u e l assemblies a n d s o l i d r a d i o a c t i v e w a s t e
storage f a c i l i t i e s , l i q u i d r a d i o a c t i v e w a s t e t a n k s ;
spent f u e l assemblies c o o l i n g s y s t e m ;
compressed a i r s y s t e m ;
decontamination and spraying system;
special v e n t i l a t i o n a n d a i r f i l t e r i n g s y s t e m i n t h e
b i o l o g i c a l shielding a n d r a d i a t i o n m o n i t o r i n g system;
physical protection;
.2 n o t a v a i l a b l e o n b o a r d : spent f u e l assemblies,
solid radioactive waste, liquid radioactive waste:
special v e n t i l a t i o n a n d a i r f i l t e r i n g s y s t e m i n t h e
b i o l o g i c a l shielding a n d r a d i a t i o n m o n i t o r i n g s y s t e m
3.4.3 S u r v e y o f s h i p w h e n p u t t i n g i n o p e r a t i o n
after laying-up.
3.4.3.1 T o b e p u t i n o p e r a t i o n , t h e ship m e n t i o n e d
i n 3.4.2.8 s h a l l u n d e r g o i n i t i a l s u r v e y .
3.4.3.2 I f a ship is p u t i n o p e r a t i o n b e f o r e e x p i r a t i o n
o f the Classification Certificate, i t shall undergo full
scope a n n u a l s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k w i t h o p e n i n g - u p f o r
e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e essential m a c h i n e r y a n d devices,
w h e n e v e r necessary, p r o v i d e d t h e p e r i o d b e t w e e n t h e last
a n d t h e present d r y - d o c k i n g exceeds 3 6 m o n t h s . W h e n
t h e said p e r i o d i s less t h a n 3 6 m o n t h s , t h e d r y d o c k
s u r v e y m a y n o t b e p e r f o r m e d , b u t t h e date o f s u b m i t t i n g
t h e ship t o s u r v e y , w h i c h does n o t exceed 3 6 m o n t h s
from t h e date o f t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y , s h a l l b e stated i n t h e
r e p o r t o n survey.
3.4.3.3 I f t h e ship i s p u t i n o p e r a t i o n o n t h e date o f
scheduled special s u r v e y o r after i t , t h e ship s h a l l b e
s u r v e y e d i n t h e scope o f special survey. T h e v a l i d i t y o f
t h e n e w 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 is 5 years, starting from
t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e e x i s t i n g C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate.
I n cases w h e r e t h e ship h a s b e e n l a i d u p o r has b e e n o u t
o f service f o r a considerable p e r i o d because o f a m a j o r
repair o r m o d i f i c a t i o n a n d t h e s h i p o w n e r elects t o o n l y
carry o u t t h e o v e r d u e (because o f m a j o r repair o r
m o d i f i c a t i o n ) 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 date o f t h e o v e r d u e special survey.
I f t h e s h i p o w n e r elects t o o n l y carry o u t t h e n e x t d u e
(depending o n t h e age o f the s h i p ) special survey, t h e
p e r i o d o f class w i l l start from t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
3.4.3.4 B e f o r e p u t t i n g t h e ship 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 ship 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 o p e r a t i o n
after t h e laid-up p e r i o d , t h e e n t r y " S h i p i s l a i d - u p " s h a l l
b e deleted i n t h e 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 ( 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 f u l l scope),
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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 s u r v e y o r t o t h e
R e g i s t e r w i t h t h e date b e i n g i d e n t i f i e d .
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
d e f i n i t i o n s h a v e b e e n adopted.
A c c i d e n t i s a casualty o r substantial d a m a g e o f
o n e o r m o r e objects o f t h e 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
( h u l l o f ship o r floating structure, arrangements,
m a c h i n e r y , systems, electrical e q u i p m e n t ) .
C a s u a l t y i s a ship accident r e s u l t i n g i n a ship
t o t a l loss o r t o t a l c o n s t r u c t i v e 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 accidents o f sea-going ships classed b y t h e
R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e recorded a n d investigated.
3.5.3 Subject t o r e v i e w a n d i n v e s t i g a t i o n are 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 c o n s t r u c t i o n o r repair;
l a c k o r inadequacy o f 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 ;
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 Instructions o n performance o f survey o f ships i n
connection w i t h accidents, as w e l l as investigation a n d r e
v i e w o f causes o f accidents, submission o f i n f o r m a t i o n and
issuance o f documents are g i v e n i n Section 7 , Part "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 after each accident i n
case o f damages t o t h e h u l l , m a c h i n e r y , arrangements,
i n s t a l l a t i o n s , e q u i p m e n t o r o u t f i t subject t o t h e R e g i s t e r
technical supervision.
The shipowner shall immediately w i t h i n 2 4 h notify
t h e R e g i s t e r a b o u t each accident w i t h t h e ship.
S u r v e y shall b e carried o u t at t h e p o r t w h e r e t h e
accident t o o k place o r at t h e first p o r t o f call after t h e
accident T h i s survey shall b e carried o u t t o identify t h e
nature o f damages, their causes, agree the scope o f repairs
t o e l i m i n a t e the consequences o f the accident and determine
possibilities and conditions t o retain the ship's class.
3.5.6 I n case o f t h e accident, w h i c h resulted i n
damages t o 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 associated
w i t h t h e class o r scope o f a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f t h e international conventions, classification and
s t a t u t o r y certificates r e m a i n i n force, a n d t h e class i s
n o t suspended, i f p r i o r t o t h e ship departure, p r o m p t
repair h a s b e e n m a d e o n b o a r d u n d e r t h e 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 t o e l i m i n a t e t h e damages, as far as
practicable ( t e m p o r a r y repairs, r e i n f o r c e m e n t s , etc.), t o
p r o v i d e t h e ship 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
R S R u l e s a n d t h e ship safe passage, u n d e r i t s o w n
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p r o p u l s i o n , w i t h c r e w m e m b e r s a n d cargoes o n b o a r d o r
i n ballast t o t h e ship r e p a i r i n g y a r d at t h e p o r t agreed w i t h
the Register. I f the area o f n a v i g a t i o n is corresponding t o
t h e area o f n a v i g a t i o n prescribed f o r t h e passage t o t h e
ship r e p a i r i n g y a r d , t h e S a i l i n g P e r m i t f o r S i n g l e Passage
s h a l l n o t b e issued.
3.5.7 W h e r e , p r i o r t o t h e ship's departure, p r o m p t
a n d t h o r o u g h repair has b e e n m a d e u n d e r t h e 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 t o e l i m i n a t e damages o f t h e i t e m s
o f s u p e r v i s i o n t o t h e e x t e n t w h e n t h e necessity o f
imposing a n y requirements a n d conditions f o r t h e
repaired i t e m o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n n o l o n g e r arises
u n t i l t h e subsequent special s u r v e y , i.e. w h e n t h e ship
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n is assessed as " f i t " , classification a n d
s t a t u t o r y certificates r e m a i n i n force.
3.5.8 W h e r e , i n case o f a n accident, i t is n o t possible
t o attend t h e ship f o r s u r v e y a n d assessment o f i t s
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n due t o w e a t h e r o r o t h e r restrictions,
t h e ship class s h a l l b e suspended a u t o m a t i c a l l y , i n
compliance w i t h 4.2, Part "Carrying out Classification
Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines, w i t h notification t o
t h e R e p r e s e n t a t i o n w h e r e t h e ship is registered i n order t o
m a k e t h e appropriate alterations i n t h e L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s
Status ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 5 1 - 1 ) .
S t a t u t o r y certificates also b e c o m e i n v a l i d about w h i c h
a n e n t r y is m a d e i n the L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s Status. I f , w i t h i n
7 days, possibilities o f c a r r y i n g o u t t h e s u r v e y a n d repair
specified i n 3.5.6 o r 3.5.7 arise, t h e ship's class m a y b e
reinstated w i t h o u t s u r v e y f o r reinstatement o f class a n d the
s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register carries o u t s u r v e y a n d technical
s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g r e p a i r i n accordance w i t h 3.5.6
o r 3.5.7. I n case t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register h a s a n
o p p o r t u n i t y t o carry o u t s u r v e y o f t h e damaged ship w i t h
suspended class o n t h e e x p i r y o f 7 days, the ship's class
m a y b e reinstated o n l y after occasional s u r v e y f o r
reinstatement o f class i n accordance w i t h 4.7.6, 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 S u r v e y o f S h i p s " o f the
G u i d e l i n e s , a n d t h e n the s u r v e y o r t o the Register carries
o u t the s u r v e y a n d technical s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g repair i n
accordance w i t h 3.5.6 o r 3.5.7.
3.5.9 I f d u r i n g 6 m o n t h s , i n case o f i m p o s s i b i l i t y o f
attendance o f t h e d a m a g e d ship i n d i c a t e d i n 3.5.8, t h e
s h i p o w n e r h a s n o t s u b m i t t e d t h e ship f o r occasional
s u r v e y i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e accident, t h e ship's class
shall be w i t h d r a w n .
3.5.10 T h e R e g i s t e r i n d e p e n d e n t l y participates i n
i n v e s t i g a t i o n s o f t h e accidents associated w i t h t h e scope
regulated b y t h e Rules f o r t h e 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 S h i p s , as w e l l as w i t h t h e
matters o f safety. T h e s u r v e y o r takes p a r t i n c o m m i s s i o n s
i n v e s t i g a t i n g t h e accidents as a n independent expert n o t
being a member o f the commissions. T h e surveyor's
report m a y b e submitted t o commissions investigating
t h e accidents after its a p p r o v a l b y t h e R S R e p r e s e n t a t i o n .
I n especially i m p o r t a n t cases t h e r e p o r t is subject t o t h e
R H O approval.
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 C L A S S E D
BY THE REGISTER
3.6.1 W h e n a s h i p o w n e r has a n i n t e n t i o n t o change

t h e class o f t h e ship, h e s h a l l send a request t o t h e R H O
w i t h t h e explanation o f reasons f o r t h e changes
requested. T h e s e changes s h a l l b e substantiated, i f
necessary b y a n e x p l a n a t o r y n o t e , t e c h n i c a l calculations,
d r a w i n g s a n d schemes v e r i f y i n g c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
Register relevant requirements.
3.6.2. U p o n results o f t h e request c o n s i d e r a t i o n , t h e
R e g i s t e r H e a d O f f i c e takes a d e c i s i o n o n t h e p o s s i b i l i t y
o f requested changes i n t h e class n o t a t i o n o f t h e ship, o n
t h e basis o f w h i c h t h e c o n d i t i o n s f o r c h a n g i n g o f class
n o t a t i o n o f t h e ship, necessity o f p e r f o r m a n c e a n d scope
o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e assigned.
3.6.3 Scope o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y depends o n t h e
estimated changes i n t h e class n o t a t i o n o f t h e ship a n d
t h e e x t e n t o f c o n v e r s i o n o f t h e ship r e q u i r e d f o r i t .
3.6.4 A s s i g n m e n t o f a n e w class n o t a t i o n s h a l l b e
c o n f i r m e d b y t h e R H O based o n t h e proposals presented
b y the R S B r a n c h Office performing the verification o f
assigned c o n d i t i o n s a n d c a r r y i n g o u t t h e i n i t i a l survey.
4 OTHER SURVEYS
4.1 G E N E R A L
4.1.1 Subject t o special agreement a n d a u t h o r i

zation, the Register m a y carry o u t other surveys, such 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
a u t h o r i t i e s ( 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,
embassy o f F l a g State, s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n bodies, state
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s o r y bodies, etc.);
s u r v e y s carried o u t a t t h e request o f c o m p a n i e s
( s h i p p i n g , insurance, i n d u s t r i a l a n d others).
Authorizations m a y be o f single type (request, letter) o r
long-term type (contract, agreement, F l a g State legislative
act, etc.) limited o r u n l i m i t e d as t o their period o f validity.
T h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d a u t h o r i z a t i o n s , as a r u l e , a r e
submitted to the Register v i a R H O for organization and
m o n i t o r i n g o f their fulfillment b y t h e appropriate
R e g i s t e r Representations.
S i n g l e u r g e n t a u t h o r i z a t i o n s m a y b e l o c a l l y accepted
b y t h e Register Representations, provided R H O is
i m m e d i a t e l y n o t i f i e d t o agree t h e subsequent actions o n
fulfillment o f the authorization.
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 carried 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 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
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 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 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
n a t i o n a l standards a n d r e g u l a t i o n s .
4.2.2 Scope o f s u r v e y s o f ships i n service carried o u t
i n compliance w i t h the provisions o f the international
c o n v e n t i o n s 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 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 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 t h e r e l e v a n t R e g i s t e r rules ( f o r t h e 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 and 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 "Additional Requirements o f M a r i t i m e A d m i n
istrations" o n t h e R S i n t e r n a l w e b s i t e .
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r c a r r y i n g o u t s u r v e y s a n d issuance o f
d o c u m e n t s are g i v e n i n P a r t 1 " S u r v e y o f S h i p s 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 specified i n 4.2.2 s h a l l b e carried
out b y the R S exclusive surveyors.
E x c l u s i v e surveyors t o A C S I A C S m e m b e r m a y b e
authorized b y R H O t o carry o u t such surveys, subject t o
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 F l a g State.
4.2.4 Scope o f 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 r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e n a t i o n a l standards s h a l l be
determined proceeding f r o m the conditions laid d o w n i n
a u t h o r i z a t i o n s o f t h e appropriate s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n bodies
o r state t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s o r y bodies.
T h e s e a u t h o r i z a t i o n s , as a r u l e , are associated w i t h
the export and import deliveries o f materials and
equipment not covered b y the Register Nomenclature.
W h e n authorized to carry out surveys i n compliance
w i t h t h e n a t i o n a l standards, t h e s u r v e y o r s t o t h e R e g i s t e r
s h a l l p e r f o r m t h e s u r v e y s s t r i c t l y w i t h i n t h e frames o f t h e
authorization and m o n i t o r the fulfillment o f requirements
o f t h e d o c u m e n t s , parameters a n d properties stipulated i n
this authorization.
Report o n fulfillment o f the authorization and
p a y m e n t matters s h a l l b e agreed w i t h R H O .
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 THE TIME-CHARTER
4.3.1 A c c o r d i n g t o e x i s t i n g practice r e c e i v i n g o f a
ship t o t i m e - c h a r t e r o r acceptance from t i m e - c h a r t e r s h a l l
b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h agreements o r contracts
b e t w e e n t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d charterer, w h i c h r e q u i r e t h e
ship I n s p e c t i o n R e p o r t issued after t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e
R e g i s t e r has inspected t h e ship.
4.3.2 S u r v e y f o r issue 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
b e carried o u t u p o n t h e charterer's request r e c e i v i n g a
ship t o t i m e - c h a r t e r o r accepting i t from time-charter.
4.3.3 I n order 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,
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superstructures, decks, cargo h o l d s a n d t h e i r p l a t i n g ,

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 a n d o t h e r appliances related t o cargo operations
a n d affecting safety o f transported cargoes.
C a r g o h a n d l i n g gear a n d m e c h a n i c a l arrangements
f o r c l o s i n g o f h a t c h covers s h a l l be o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
D u r i n g s u r v e y i t is necessary t o v e r i f y t h e T o n n a g e
Certificate a v a i l a b i l i t y , 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 t h e f o l l o w i n g ship d o c u m e n t s : C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i
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 Certificate.
4.3.4 R e s u l t s o f s u r v e y stating defects 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 Report shall contain
t h e date o f t h e latest d o c k i n g a n d a m o u n t o f f u e l , o i l a n d
fresh w a t e r o n b o a r d at t h e t i m e o f t h e s u r v e y ; 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 t h e ship d o c u m e n t s .
T h e R e p o r t m a y b e m a d e i n R u s s i a n and/or i n
E n g l i s h depending o n the customer's request and
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e representatives o f t h e charterer a n d ship
administration.
4.4 S U R V E Y S A S S O C I A T E D W I T H C O N F I R M A T I O N
OF DAMAGE CLAIMS
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 be
carried o u t b y t h e 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
c a l l o f a s h i p o w n e r o r m a s t e r o f t h e 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 ships
b u i l t at f o r e i g n shipyards s h a l l b e carried o u t o n a l l t h e
Register-supervised a n d n o n - s u p e r v i s e d i t e m s regardless
o f t h e 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 t h e 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 ships
b u i l t at d o m e s t i c shipyards s h a l l b e carried o u t as regards
the items o f the Register technical supervision. T h e
clauses o f d a m a g e c l a i m s o n t h e g i v e n i t e m s s h a l l be
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 s h a l l c o n f i r m t h e d a m a g e c l a i m s regardless o f t h e
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
c l a i m s w i t h h i s stamp, a n d m a k i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g e n t r y :
" D e f e c t c o n f i r m e d " . T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l also d r a w u p t h e
Report per f o r m 6.3.10, i n w h i c h he shall list numbers
a n d dates o f t h e d a m a g e c l a i m s h e has c o n f i r m e d . T h e
copies o f d a m a g e c l a i m s s h a l l b e sent f o r r e g i s t r a t i o n a n d
storage t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r in-service super
vision, and the copy o f the Report per f o r m 6.3.10 shall
be k e p t i n 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.
4.4.5 W h e r e significant dangerous defects o r emer
gency damages affecting the ship's n a v i g a t i o n safety are
defected d u r i n g survey, the surveyor m a y d e m a n d the
e l i m i n a t i o n o f the defects p r i o r t o ship g o i n g t o sea or,
depending o n the circumstances, p e r m i t a passage t o a
w a r r a n t y r e p a i r p o r t s p e c i f y i n g service r e s t r i c t i o n s .
I n this case, h e shall d r a w u p the R e p o r t per f o r m 6.3.10.
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4.4.6 T h e R e g i s t e r B r a n c h O f f i c e s s h a l l keep a
c o n t i n u o u s r e c o r d o f defects c o n f i r m e d b y t h e d a m a g e
claims relating t o t h e items o f the Register technical
s u p e r v i s i o n a n d r e v i e w defects o n suppliers o f ships a n d
items o f technical supervision w i t h t h e necessary
generalizations a n d proposals o n e l i m i n a t i o n a n d p r e v e n t i o n o f defects detected. Necessary i n f o r m a t i o n o n
defects s h a l l b e sent t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e , c a r r y i n g
out t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n o f ships o r
m a n u f a c t u r e o f m a t e r i a l s a n d products, a n d t o t h e
RS Branch Office, w h i c h performed t h e survey a n d
w h i c h , i n e x t r e m e l y i m p o r t a n t cases, s h a l l send t h e
results o f t h e r e v i e w a n d generalizations t o R H O .
4.4.7 O n fractures a n d cracks o f components o f
turbines, boilers, pipelines, fittings, heat exchangers a n d
pressure vessels, and also o f other equipment affecting the
navigation safety and presenting a threat f o r life, the R S
B r a n c h Offices shall i m m e d i a t e l y i n f o r m R H O and also
send a copy o f a damage c l a i m confirmation w i t h i n 10 days.
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
FROM ACTIVE FLEET
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 a c t i v e 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
c o n t i n u e o p e r a t i o n f o r a certain p e r i o d o f t h e ships w i t h
s i g n i f i c a n t w e a r due t o age p r i o r t o t h e i r w r i t e - o f f from
t h e a c t i v e fleet. T h e s i g n i f i c a n t expenditures t h e r e w i t h
are undesirable 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 t h e ship, i n particular, f o r replacement
o f s t r u c t u r a l h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h a w e a r exceeding t h e
established standards.
T h e ship's o p e r a t i o n o f that 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 e n s u r i n g t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e
ship's safety l e v e l needed.
The shipowner shall develop the service restrictions w i t h
the specific proposals and their justification and submit these
materials t o the Register B r a n c h Office f o r approval.
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e circumstances, t h e service restrict i o n s m a y be a p p l i e d t o :
area o f n a v i g a t i o n ;
v a l u e a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n o f ship's l o a d i n g (freeboard
increase, special d i s t r i b u t i o n o f cargo a n d ballast,
e x c l u s i o n o f h e a v y a n d deck cargoes carriage);
n a v i g a t i o n w i t h respect t o weather conditions
(a w i n d force, sea state) a n d a n o p e r a t i o n season;
c o n d i t i o n s o f ice n a v i g a t i o n ;
types o f cargoes carried;
output o f m a i n machinery;
passenger capacity.
A change o f t h e ship's p u r p o s e a n d a change-over o f
a self-propelled ship t o a n o n - s e l f - p r o p e l l e d o n e m a y b e
also a service r e s t r i c t i o n .
T h e c o m b i n a t i o n o f t h e restrictions is p e r m i t t e d .
Besides t h e service restrictions, t h e shortened

periods b e t w e e n ship's s u r v e y s m a y b e specified.
4.5.2 M i n i m u m c o n d i t i o n s t o e n s u r e t h e s a f e t y
of ships to b e w r i t t e n o f f p r i o r to special survey.
4.5.2.1 I n s u r v e y o f ships a n d assigning t h e m service
restrictions, t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s s h a l l proceed from
t h e basic p r o v i s i o n s g i v e n i n t h i s Chapter.
I n d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e necessary e x t e n t o f t h e ship
repair, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e c u r r e n t rules r e s u l t i n g i n
essential structural changes s h a l l n o t b e applied, because
to t h e ships i n service, as a r u l e , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f those
rules are applied, according t o w h i c h t h e ship w a s b u i l t .
4.5.2.2 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f service restrictions due t o
an inferior technical condition m a y be permitted o n the
request o f t h e s h i p o w n e r f o r t h e l i m i t e d p e r i o d (less t h a n
5 years), p r o v i d e d that h e s u b m i t s a n adequate j u s t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e p r o p o s e d restrictions.
S e r v i c e restrictions a n d ( i f necessary) r e d u c t i o n o f
i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n s u r v e y s a r e subject t o t h e R e g i s t e r
approval.
4.5.2.3 T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t t o t h e 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 m a t e r i a l s o n t h e
ship's t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a n d assessment o f a l l t h e ship
parts i n accordance w i t h t h e c u r r e n t n o r m a t i v e a n d
instructive documents o f the shipowner regulating the
procedure f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a n d
further use o f t h e ships w i t h s i g n i f i c a n t w e a r o r m a j o r
damages. T h e e x t e n t o f repair w o r k s a n d spare parts
standards o n b o a r d t h e ship s h a l l b e agreed b y t h e
Register B r a n c h Office proceeding f r o m the conditions
o f e n s u r i n g t h e n a v i g a t i o n safety f o r t h e specified service
p e r i o d t i l l t h e ship's w r i t e - o f f w i t h r e g a r d t o t h e
s h i p o w n e r ' s proposals o n t h e e x t e n t o f repair w o r k s
a n d service restrictions.
4.5.2.4 I n order t o d e t e r m i n e a n d assess t h e ship
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l c o n d u c t testing
for defects o f a l l t h e ship parts. O n d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e
ship t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n t h e data m a y b e used o f t h e
p r e v i o u s p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s a n d t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n wear,
damages a n d failures detected i n service, o n repairs a n d
replacements m a d e a n d reflected i n t h e ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n (service logs o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , ship's reports,
e n g i n e - r o o m logs, etc.).
4.5.2.4.1 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 .
T e s t i n g f o r defects s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n accordance
w i t h the requirements o f Section 5 o f Part I "General
Provisions" and Appendix 2.
A s a c o m p u l s o r y measure, t h e u n d e r w a t e r p a r t o f t h e
h u l l , steering gear, s h a f t i n g a n d propellers, fittings o f
b o t t o m a n d side o p e n i n g s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d .
I n case o f r e s t r i c t e d a r e a o f n a v i g a t i o n , t h e
p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l thicknesses o f h u l l m e m b e r s m a y
b e specified i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e a s - b u i l t thicknesses
r e q u i r e d b y t h e rules, according t o w h i c h t h e ship h a s
b e e n b u i l t f o r t h i s area o f n a v i g a t i o n . I n s o m e cases w e a r
o f h u l l m e m b e r s a b o v e standards m a y b e p e r m i t t e d w i t h
a d d i t i o n a l restrictions o n w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s and/or t h e
ship's l o a d i n g . H o w e v e r , t h e j u s t i f i c a t i o n s o f m a i n t a i n i n g
t h e e q u i v a l e n t strength w i t h assumed restrictions s h a l l b e
submitted.
4.5.2.4.2 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 o f
m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n , fire-fighting systems a n d outfit.
T h e assessment a n d e v a l u a t i o n 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 m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n b y t h e R S B r a n c h
O f f i c e s h a l l b e based o n t h e m a t e r i a l s s u b m i t t e d b y t h e
shipowner i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements
o f 4 . 5 . 2 . 3 . T h e e x t e n t o f testing f o r defects o f t h e
separate u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s o f m a i n engines, a u x i l i a r y
m a c h i n e r y , shafting, appliances,
fire-fighting
systems
a n d o u t f i t s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n each case o n t h e results
o f t h e testing f o r defects a n d t h e survey.
T h e final d e c i s i o n s h a l l b e t a k e n after testing i n
accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e s u r v e y o r s t o t h e
Register. I t is n o t p e r m i t t e d t h e r e w i t h t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
f o l l o w i n g m a c h i n e r y a n d e q u i p m e n t w i t h w e a r s exceed
ing the permissible values:
p r o p u l s i o n s y s t e m ( m a i n engine, p o w e r t r a n s m i s s i o n
system, propeller);
m a c h i n e r y e n s u r i n g t h e ship's m a n e u v e r a b i l i t y ;
ballast a n d b i l g e systems i n c l u d i n g p u m p s ;
a n c h o r arrangement;
fire-fighting
systems;
e m e r g e n c y p o w e r sources.
I n a d d i t i o n , t h e o p e r a t i o n is n o t p e r m i t t e d w i t h w e a r s
exceeding t h e u l t i m a t e v a l u e s f o r s u c h i t e m s , w h i c h
e m e r g e n c y f a i l u r e threatens t h e safety o f a t t e n d i n g
personnel, namely:
b o i l e r s a n d pressure vessels;
p i p e l i n e s o f compressed a n d l i q u e f i e d gases;
s t e a m a n d h o t l i q u i d s (t > 1 0 0 C) pipelines;
internal combustion engines, a i r compressors,
c e n t r i f u g a l f u e l a n d o i l separators;
a r r a n g e m e n t s h a v i n g storage t a n k s w i t h f l a m e
combustion.
A l o n g w i t h that, w h e r e t h e ship s y s t e m o r c o m p l e x
includes a reserve facility ensuring its proper f u n c t i o n i n g ,
i f the s y s t e m part fails, the requirements i m p o s e d f o r the
technical c o n d i t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m components w i t h wears
exceeding t h e permissible values m a y b e less stringent i n
cases, w h e n w i t h a decrease o f operational parameters
w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s ensuring t h e ship's adequate o p e r a t i o n
safety, t h e l o a d i n g o n these m a c h i n e r y a n d e q u i p m e n t i s
reduced d o w n t o t h e safe v a l u e s . O n t h e R e g i s t e r
requirement, i t s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d b y calculations.
N o t e . T h e permissible values o f machinery component wears
s h a l l b e assessed according t o t h e manufacturer's i n s t r u c t i o n s o r
o p e r a t i o n rules, a n d also i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h the G u i d e l i n e s .
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, r a d i o a n d n a v i g a t i o n a l e q u i p m e n t .
T h e e x t e n t o f repair a n d t h e r e p l a c e m e n t o f separate
elements o f t h e electrical, radio and navigational
e q u i p m e n t i n each case s h a l l b e assessed according t o
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t h e results o f t h e 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 exceeding v a l u e s a l l o w a b l e b y t h e
present R u l e s a r e i d e n t i f i e d , t h e o p p o r t u n i t y o f a p e r m i t
f o r t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t f o r a specified p e r i o d
w i t h t h e necessary restrictions i s subject t o special
T h e final d e c i s i o n s h a l l b e t a k e n f o l l o w i n g m e a s u r e
m e n t s a n d tests.
4.5.2.5 T h e specified service restrictions 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 passages o f ships t o b e scrapped refer
t o 8.10, P a r t " 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 S u r v e y o f
4.5.4 T h e class r e i n s t a t e m e n t procedure f o r ships
w i t h suspended class a n d t o b e w r i t t e n o f f from t h e active
fleet i s s p e c i f i e d i n 4 . 7 . 1 2 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
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 ,
PORT OF REGISTRY AND NAME
4.6.1 G e n e r a l .
4.6.1.1 T h e present r e q u i r e m e n t s are applicable t o
t h e duties o f t h e R S s u r v e y o r s a t s u r v e y s o f t h e
R S - c l a s s e d ships i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h change o f s h i p
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 ship i n t h e State R e g i s t e r o f
Ships i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e change o f s h i p o w n e r , p o r t
o f e g i s t r y s h a l l b e carried o u t b y t h e p o r t m a s t e r a t t h e
request o f t h e n e w s h i p o w n e r , w h o p r o v i d e s 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 from
o n e balance t o another, as w e l l as bare-boat charter.
I n accordance w i t h t h e R F M e r c h a n t S h i p p i n g C o d e
and the Rules for Registration o f Ships a n d Rights f o r
T h e m i n M e r c h a n t Seaports a p p r o v e d b y O r d e r N o . 2 7 7
o f 9 D e c e m b e r 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 R e g i s t e r
to a n e w shipowner o r t o a n e w port o f registry o n
condition the shipowner provides the R S Branch Office
w i t h t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d d o c u m e n t s , a n d o n t h e basis o f
s u r v e y s regulated b y t h e present S e c t i o n .
Periods o f validity o f the n e w R S documents remain
t h e s a m e o r i n case o f s p e c i a l / i n i t i a l s u r v e y t h e
certificates s h a l l b e issued f o r a f u l l 5-year p e r i o d .
U p o n agreement w i t h t h e p o r t master, instead o f t h e
above-mentioned documents, the shipowner m a y submit
to the R S Branch Office a n Interim o r Permanent
Certificate o f O w n e r s h i p a n d C e r t i f i c a t e o f R i g h t t o F l y
t h e N a t i o n a l F l a g o f t h e R u s s i a n F e d e r a t i o n issued b y t h e
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port master o r another authority o f the R F M a r i t i m e

Administration.
W h e r e w i t h i n t h i s p e r i o d transfer o f class o f t h e ship
occurs, t h e d o c u m e n t s describing t h i s procedure s h a l l b e
followed.
4.6.1.3 W h e n e v e r t h e s h i p o w n e r requests t o s u r v e y
the ship a n d t o issue t h e relevant documents i n
consequence w i t h change o f s h i p o w n e r , p o r t o f r e g i s t r y
o r ship's n a m e , r e v i e w o f t h e request s h a l l b e carried o u t
a n d t h e r e l e v a n t procedures s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d .
4.6.2 C h a n g e o f t h e s h i p o w n e r .
4.6.2.1 R e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e checked,
a n d d u r i n g t h i s procedure t h e f o l l o w i n g o r i g i n a l d o c u m e n t s o r n o t a r i z e d copies t h e r e o f s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o
the R S surveyor:
.1 a t change o f t h e s h i p o w n e r o f t h e ship f l y i n g t h e
R F flag:
Certificate o f O w n e r s h i p ;
Certificate o f R i g h t t o F l y the N a t i o n a l F l a g o f the R F ;
S h i p R a d i o S t a t i o n L i c e n s e issued b y t h e M a i n
Radio-Frequency Centre;
c o r i f i r m a t i o n o f r e g i s t r a t i o n o f t h e ship security alert
s y s t e m i n M o n i t o r i n g a n d S e c u r i t y A l e r t Center.
S e a w o r t h i n e s s C e r t i f i c a t e , w h e r e necessary;
Report o n Survey o f t h e Ship (form 6.3.10)
c o n t a i n i n g list o f c o m p l e t e d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s , stating a
n e w s h i p o w n e r a n d requisites thereof, as w e l l as t h e
issued d o c u m e n t s .
The Report shall be drawn up both i n Russian and i n
E n g l i s h f o r ships flying t h e R F f l a g , a n d o n l y i n E n g l i s h
f o r ships flying a n y o t h e r flags. O n ships n o t engaged o n
international voyages a n d flying the R F flag the Report
shall be d r a w n u p o n l y i n Russian.
S u r v e y results m a y b e d r a w n u p u s i n g t h e p r o g r a m
S T O R M and b y issuing Ship's Survey 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 . I n t h e Record o f A p p r o v e d Cargo Ship Safety
E q u i p m e n t ( f o r m 4 . 1 . 2 ) a n d also i n t h e certificates o f ship's l i f t i n g
appliances a n d cargo h a n d l i n g gear ( f o r m s 5.1.1 t o 5 . 1 . 5 ) r e l e v a n t
entries d u l y signed, stamped a n d dated b y t h e s u r v e y o r m a y b e m a d e
a b o u t a n e w s h i p o w n e r . 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 a t t h e p r o x i m a t e special survey.
4.6.2.4 F o r ship w i t h d u a l class, t h e agreement 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 s h i p o w n e r .
I n t h i s c o n n e c t i o n , i t i s necessary t o request a n e w
s h i p o w n e r w h e t h e r h e intends t o c o n t i n u e t h e ship
N o t e s : 1 . Instead o f t h e certificates m e n t i o n e d i n 4 . 6 . 2 . 1 . 1
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
the s h i p o w n e r m a y s u b m i t t h e o r i g i n a l s o r n o t a r i z e d copies o f t h e
the R S class. I n case o f further ship operation i n a dual class
documents listed i n 4.6.1.2.
2. A l l the above-mentioned documents shall contain the name o f
it i s required t o sign a n agreement o n a dual class f o r f i v e
a n e w s h i p o w n e r a l o n g w i t h t h e requisites thereof.
years. I n case o f i n t e n t i o n t o retain o n l y t h e R S class i t is
T h e ship A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s h a l l also s u b m i t t o t h e required t o send t o t h e R H O official n o t i f i c a t i o n about this
s u r v e y o r t h e c o n f i r m a t i o n f o r m c o n c e r n i n g t h e fact that i n E n g l i s h . Based o n this n o t i f i c a t i o n t h e class o f t h e
C O S P A S - S A R S A T C o o r d i n a t i n g C e n t r e h a s b e e n i n - second classification society shall b e w i t h d r a w n .
f o r m e d a b o u t change o f t h e s h i p o w n e r ;
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 .
c o r i f i r m a t i o n o f t h e ship's data e n t r y i n R u s s i a n
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
center o f L R I T s y s t e m ;
checked a n d d u r i n g t h i s procedure t h e f o l l o w i n g o r i g i n a l
.2 a t change o f t h e s h i p o w n e r o f t h e ship f l y i n g t h e d o c u m e n t s o r n o t a r i z e d copies t h e r e o f s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d
to the R S surveyor:
flag o t h e r t h a n t h e R F f l a g :
Certificate, i n t e r i m o r p e r m a n e n t , o f S h i p R e g i s t r y i n
.1 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 ship f l y i n g
t h e R e g i s t e r o f t h e F l a g State;
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
S h i p R a d i o S t a t i o n L i c e n s e , p r o v i s i o n a l o r p e r m a - i n 4 . 6 . 2 . 1 . 1 . A n e w p o r t o f r e g i s t r y s h a l l b e recorded i n
nent, issued b y t h e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f t h e F l a g State o r b y a l l these d o c u m e n t s ;
authorized organization.
.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 ship f l y i n g a n y flag
o t h e r t h a n t h e R F one, C e r t i f i c a t e , i n t e r i m o r p e r m a n e n t ,
N o t e . A l l t h e above m e n t i o n e d d o c u m e n t s s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e
o f t h e S h i p R e g i s t r y i n t h e F l a g State R e g i s t e r o r o t h e r
n a m e o f a n e w s h i p o w n e r a l o n g w i t h t h e requisites thereof.
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 ,
I n a l l t h e cases listed i n 4.6.2.1.1 a n d 4.6.2.1.2 o n e w h e r e change o f ship p o r t o f r e g i s t r y i s recorded.
shall m a k e sure that the contract/agreement f o r shore-based
4.6.3.2 S u r v e y o f t h e ship s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h
maintenance o f G M D S S radio e q u i p m e n t ( i f applicable) i s t h e purpose o f v e r i f y i n g w h e t h e r a n e w p o r t o f r e g i s t r y
concluded/renewed w i t h t h e n e w shipowner.
is m a r k e d o n t h e s h i p h u l l s t e r n a n d l i f e - s a v i n g
4.6.2.2 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y o f a ship s h a l l b e carried 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
o u t b y e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o r i f i r m that a l l necessary ( 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
e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t are fitted i n t h e i r r e g u l a r palaces 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
t h e A u t o m a t i c I d e n t i f i c a t i o n S y s t e m ( A I S ) , i f t h e change
a n d n o changes h a v e b e e n m a d e .
4.6.2.3 U p o n t h e results o f r e v i e w o f t h e s u b m i t t e d o f p o r t o f r e g i s t r y i s associated w i t h t h e f l a g change.
documents and performed survey the following shall be
4.6.3.3 U p o n t h e results o f c h e c k i n g o f t h e s u b m i t t e d
issued:
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
n e w 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 , w h e r e necessary;
d o c u m e n t s s h a l l b e re-issued:
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate;
a l l s t a t u t o r y certificates;
R e p o r t o n S u r v e y o f the S h i p ( f o r m 6.3.10) containing
list o f completed recommendations a n d recording a n e w
p o r t o f registry a n d n e w l y issued documents.
T h e Report shall be d r a w n up b o t h i n Russian 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 f l a g , a n d o n l y i n E n g l i s h
f o r ships f l y i n g a n y o t h e r flags.
S u r v e y results m a y b e d r a w n u p u s i n g t h e p r o g r a m
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N o t e . T h e e n t r y o f a n e w p o r t o f r e g i s t r y signed, stamped a n d
dated b y t h e s u r v e y o r m a y be m a d e i n t h e r e m a i n i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
A l l a m e n d e d d o c u m e n t s are 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 ship b y 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 s u p e r v i s i o n , copies o f a l l t h e
d o c u m e n t s issued s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h i s B r a n c h
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 f p o r t o f r e g i s t r y t h e d u l y c o m p l e t e d
ship's file s h a l l be s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s f o r
N o t e . T h e e n t r y o f a n e w p o r t o f r e g i s t r y signed, stamped a n d
in-service s u p e r v i s i o n ( t o R H O i f t h e ship h a s b e e n
dated b y t h e s u r v e y o r m a y b e m a d e i n t h e r e m a i n i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
transferred
t o fly t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e n o R S
A l l a m e n d e d d o c u m e n t s are subject t o r e n e w a l at t h e p r o x i m a t e
Branch Office is available).
special survey.
4.6.5.2 A t s u r v e y i n case o f change o f t h e n a m e o r
4.6.4 C h a n g e o f t h e s h i p n a m e .
s h i p o w n e r o f t h e ship, w h i c h is registered i n a n o t h e r R S
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 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 , copies o f a l l t h e
checked a n d d u r i n g t h i s procedure t h e f o l l o w i n g o r i g i n a l issued d o c u m e n t s i n electronic f o r m a t s h a l l be s u b m i t t e d
d o c u m e n t s o r n o t a r i z e d copies t h e r e o f s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R S B r a n c h Offices f o r i n - s e r v i c e s u p e r v i s i o n ( t o
to the R S surveyor:
R H O i f t h e ship i s f l y i n g t h e flag o f a n y state w h e r e n o
. 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 R S B r a n c h O f f i c e i s a v a i l a b l e ) .
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
A t s u r v e y o f t h e ship i n case o f change o f p o r t o f
d o c u m e n t s the n e w n a m e o f ship s h a l l b e recorded;
registry, copies o f a l l t h e issued d o c u m e n t s i n electronic
.2 w h e r e t h e n a m e o f ship f l y i n g a n y f l a g o t h e r t h a n f o r m a t s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s 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 r e g i s t r y f o r
t h e R F f l a g i s changed:
Ship's C e r t i f i c a t e o f R e g i s t r y , i n t e r i m o r p e r m a n e n t ; t h e p u r p o s e 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 t h e
ship i s f l y i n g t h e flag o f a n y state w h e r e there i s n o R S
Ship R a d i o Station License, interim or permanent;
B r a n c h O f f i c e a v a i l a b l e ) . I t s h a l l b e n o t e d that w h e r e t h e
Safe M a n n i n g Certificate;
c o n f i r m a t i o n o f r e g i s t r a t i o n o f t h e ship security alert 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
Offices is transferred 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
s y s t e m i n M o n i t o r i n g a n d S e c u r i t y A l e r t Center.
R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s i s a v a i l a b l e , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e copies
N o t e . A l l the a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d d o c u m e n t s s h a l l c o n t a i n a n e w
o f issued d o c u m e n t s t o b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R S B r a n c h
n a m e o f t h e ship.
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 s t a t u t o r y certificates s h a l l b e
4.6.4.2 S u r v e y o f t h e ship s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h
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p o s e o f c o m p l e t i n g t h e ship's file.
w e l l as w h e t h e r t h e ship's n e w n a m e assigned t o i t b y 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 , i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e
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
A I S static data.
survey, s h a l l i m m e d i a t e l y , w i t h i n o n e w o r k i n g d a y ,
4.6.4.3 U p o n t h e results o f r e v i e w o f t h e s u b m i t t e d s u b m i t t h e L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s Status ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 5 1 - 1 ) t o t h e
documents and performed survey t h e f o l l o w i n g docu R S B r a n c h Offices for in-service supervision (to R H O i f
t h e ship i s f l y i n g t h e flag o f a n y state w h e r e n o R S
m e n t s s h a l l b e re-issued:
Branch Office is available).
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate;
4.6.5.4 T h e R S B r a n c h Office, w h i c h performed the
survey, shall submit t o R H O ( I T Research a n d
a l l s t a t u t o r y certificates;
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 ) D e v e l o p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t ) t h e n o t i f i c a t i o n as p e r
c o n t a i n i n g l i s t o f c o m p l e t e d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s a n d 11..02/01 stating t h e change o f t h e ship
r e c o r d i n g a n e w n a m e o f t h e ship a n d issued d o c u m e n t s . recorded data.
T h e Report shall be d r a w n up b o t h i n Russian and i n
T a k i n g i n t o account t h e fact that w i t h change o f
E n g l i s h f o r ships flying t h e R F flag, a n d o n l y i n E n g l i s h recorded data ( p o r t o f registry, s h i p o w n e r , ship's n a m e ) ,
f o r ships flying a n y flag o t h e r t h a n t h e R F f l a g .
t h e ship d o c u m e n t s p r e v i o u s l y a v a i l a b l e o n b o a r d , i n l i e u
S u r v e y results m a y b e d r a w n u p u s i n g t h e p r o g r a m o f w h i c h t h e n e w d o c u m e n t s are issued, s h a l l cease t o b e
S T O R M and b y issuing Ship's Survey Statement (form 6.1.03). v a l i d a n d s h a l l b e m a r k e d w i t h t h e i n s c r i p t i o n
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" I N V A L I D " signed, stamped a n d dated b y t h e s u r v e y o r

w i t h d u e reference t o t h e R e p o r t ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 0 ) c o n t a i n i n g
g r o u n d s f o r m a k i n g s u c h a decision. T h e s e d o c u m e n t s
are n o t subject t o e x e m p t i o n o r e l i m i n a t i o n .
4.6.5.5 C o p i e s o f t h e issued d o c u m e n t s a n d ship's
files s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d b y m a i l w i t h a n o t i f i c a t i o n o f
delivery.
the intervals between the surveys performed b y R S is not

maintained b y t h e shipowner i n full a n d continued
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e applicable R S r e q u i r e m e n t s .
4.8.1.2 S S R i s applied t o t h e ships classed b y t h e
Register. S S R m a y b e i m p o s e d o n t h e ship b e i n g u n d e r
t h e s u r v e y o n l y after t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
4.8.1.3 C l a s s o f t h e s h i p u n d e r S S R m a y b e
w i t h d r a w n w i t h n o suspension i n case o f a n y n o n compliance w i t h the R S requirements o r conditions o f
class.
4.7 P R E - S A L E S U R V E Y O F S H I P S
4.8.1.4 T o p r e v e n t t h e o p e r a t i o n o f a ship n o t f u l l y
4.7.1 W h e n c o n d u c t i n g pre-sale s u r v e y requested b y c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R u l e s
t h e s h i p o w n e r o r b y c o m p a n i e s ( l a w y e r s , u n d e r w r i t e r s , for C o n s t r u c t i o n , s t a t u t o r y r e q u i r e m e n t s , a n d t o assess
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 t h e ship t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n w i t h i n t h e i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n
assessed. T h i s pre-sale s u r v e y m a y o n l y b e carried o u t prescribed p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s , t h e ship o r i t s p a r t i c u l a r
subject t o p r i o r agreement w i t h t h e s h i p o w n e r . T h e p r 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 m a y b e s u r v e y e d o n t h e
sale s u r v e y o f t h e ships classed b y t h e A C S I A C S i n i t i a t i v e o f t h e Register.
m e m b e r m a y b e conducted o n l y i f a u t h o r i z e d b y t h i s
Additional instructions o n carrying o u t the initiative
A C S . T h e results o f s u r v e y s h a l l b e recorded i n t h e s u r v e y a r e set f o r t h i n A n n e x 2 7 t o t h e G u i d e l i n e s .
Report o n Survey o f the Ship ( f o r m 6.3.10 o r i n a n y
4.8.2 I m p o s i n g S S R o n a s h i p .
optional form). T h e Report shall n o t contain commercial
4.8.2.1 T h e r e s o l u t i o n o n i m p o s i n g S S R o n a ship
characteristics, v a l u e a n d o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n i r r e l e v a n t t o s h a l l b e t a k e n b y T e c h n i c a l C o m m i t t e e ( T C ) a t t h e
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 ship.
suggestion o f t h e E x p e r t i s e a n d A n a l y s i s C e n t r e ( E A C )
4.7.2 T h e R e p o r t o n S u r v e y , as a m i n i m u m , s h a l l or 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 s u p e r v i s i o n based
o n t h e ship's file r e v i e w . W h e n p e r f o r m i n g t h e ship's file
include the following information:
ship's particulars ( n a m e , t y p e , f l a g , p o r t o f registry, r e v i e w t h e f o l l o w i n g k e y factors s h a l l b e considered:
class, class status);
.1 t h e ship's age a n d type;
.2 class status h i s t o r y ;
data o n ship's c o n s t r u c t i o n (date a n d place, s h i p y a r d ,
project n u m b e r , etc.);
.3 t i m e l y s u b m i s s i o n o f a ship f o r p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s ,
t h e n u m b e r a n d n a t u r e o f t h e i m p o s e d c o n d i t i o n s o f class
ship's m a i n particulars;
v o l u m e o f t a n k s , t h e i r l o c a t i o n ( d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f f u e l and/or s t a t u t o r y r e q u i r e m e n t s , as w e l l as t h e t i m e l i n e s s o f
their implementation;
residues, i f necessary);
.4 results o f S M S audits o f t h e ship;
d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e ship's structure;
.5 results o f P S C and/or F l a g State inspections;
h u l l a n d superstructures, closures o f openings;
.6 o t h e r factors affecting t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e ship
e q u i p m e n t , arrangements a n d o u t f i t ;
i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e applicable R S r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d /
fire p r o t e c t i o n ;
or i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n v e n t i o n s .
machinery installation;
4.8.2.2 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 w i t h i n
systems a n d p i p i n g ;
3 w o r k i n g days after t h e a p p r o v a l o f t h e m i n u t e s o f t h e
auxiliary machinery;
T C meeting b y the R S C h i e f Executive Officer shall
electrical e q u i p m e n t a n d a u t o m a t i o n ;
n o t i f y t h e s h i p o w n e r o f t h e i m p o s i n g S S R o n t h e ship, a
l i f e - s a v i n g appliances;
c o p y o f t h e n o t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l b e sent t o t h e F l a g State
signal means;
Maritime Administration and the R S Branch Office f o r
in-service s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e n o t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l c o n t a i n
radio and navigational equipment;
i n f o r m a t i o n o n c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e ship's d u r a b i l i t y u n d e r
c a r g o - h a n d l i n g gear;
e q u i p m e n t f o r t h e p r e v e n t i o n o f p o l l u t i o n from S S R a n d o f w i t h d r a w i n g t h e ship from S S R .
ships;
4.8.2.3 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 k e e p
records o f t h e ships u n d e r S S R . E n t r y o n t h e ship's
spare parts.
durability under S S R shall be made i n t h e List o f
S u r v e y ' s Status.
4.8.3 C o n d i t i o n s o f s h i p ' s d u r a b i l i t y u n d e r S S R .
4.8 S P E C I A L S U R V E I L L A N C E R E G I M E
4.8.3.1 I f r e t a i n m e n t o f class i s r e q u i r e d , t h e
s h i p o w n e r s h a l l t a k e necessary m e a s u r e s t o b r i n g t h e
4.8.1 G e n e r a l .
4.8.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e i l l a n c e r e g i m e ( S S R ) i s a ship i n l i n e w i t h t h e applicable R S r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d
r e g i m e r e g u l a t i n g t h e procedure a n d scope o f classifica- m a i n t a i n i t s t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i n f u l l c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
t i o n s u r v e y s o f a ship, w h i c h t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n w i t h i n these r e q u i r e m e n t s .
4.8.3.2 T h e scope o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s o f t h e ship

u n d e r S S R s h a l l b e as f o l l o w s :
.1 i f t h e n e x t prescribed s u r v e y is a n n u a l , t h e n
i n t e r m e d i a t e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y o f t h e ship ( 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 i n - w a t e r s u r v e y u s i n g
u n d e r w a t e r t e l e v i s i o n (except w h e r e d r y d o c k s u r v e y is
prescribed f o r t h e s h i p ) . I t is necessary t o c a r r y o u t
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t at least o f suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d
b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register, a n d areas o f substantial
c o r r o s i o n stated i n t h e L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s Status, t h e
measurements o f w h i c h shall be taken annually. Survey
o f t h e E S P ships s h a l l b e carried o u t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e
programme approved b y the Register f o r the previous
special o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y t o b e p e r f o r m e d together
w i t h thickness measurements as stated above, a n d w i t h o u t
testing tanks f o r tightness unless otherwise specified b y t h e
s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register f o r t h e assessment o f watertight
and weathertight integrity o f structures;
.2 i f t h e n e x t prescribed s u r v e y is i n t e r m e d i a t e o r
special, t h e n special c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y o f t h e ship s h a l l
b e carried o u t i n f u l l scope 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 these R u l e s , a n d s h a l l i n c l u d e t h 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 dock. S u r v e y o f
t h e E S P ships s h a l l b e carried o u t according t o t h e
programme developed b y the shipowner and approved
b y the Register for this survey;
N o t e : After completion o f intermediate survey performed
w i t h i n t h e scope o f special o n e , t h e e x i s t i n g 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
s h a l l n o t b e r e n e w e d b u t endorsed.
.3 r e d u c i n g t h e s u r v e y scope r e q u i r e d b y 4 . 8 . 3 . 2 . 1
a n d 4 . 8 . 3 . 2 . 2 is n o t a l l o w e d ;
4.8.3.3 I f t h e deficiencies are f o u n d u p o n results o f
occasional survey o f the ship under S S R , then t o
eliminate t h e m the requirements shall be imposed t o
t h e m a x i m u m possible extent, a n d f u l f i l m e n t o f these
requirements shall ensure n o t o n l y e l i m i n a t i o n o f
separate deficiencies b u t also s i g n i f i c a n t l y i m p r o v 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 structures, m a c h i n e r y , arr a n g e m e n t s a n d systems o f t h e ship as a w h o l e .
4.8.3.4 F o r t h e ship u n d e r S S R t h e f o l l o w i n g is n o t
allowed:
.1 e x t e n s i o n o f special s u r v e y t e r m s ;
.2 e x t e n s i o n o f t e r m s o f 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 a n d s u r v e y o f sterntube arrangements;
.3 e x t e n s i o n o f t e r m s o f s u r v e y w i t h i n 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 ( C S S ) scope;
.4 p o s t p o n e m e n t o f f u l f i l l m e n t o f t h e R S r e q u i r e ments;
.5 r e t a i n m e n t o f class after t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e
p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y o f t h e ship u n d e r s u r v e y .
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 ships. I f
t h e ship u n d e r S S R is l a i d - u p , 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 b e suspended f o r t h e l a i d - u p p e r i o d . W h e n
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surveillance regime shall be renewed.
4.8.3.6 P a y m e n t s f o r services related t o s u r v e y s o f
ships under S S R shall o n l y b e made o n terms o f 100 per cent
prepayment.
4.8.3.7 I n case o f w i t h d r a w a l o f class o f t h e ship
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 t h e ship u n d e r 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 ship from
S S R shall be simultaneous fulfillment o f the f o l l o w i n g
conditions:
.1 a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e 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 from S S R addressed t o R H O ;
.2 satisfactory results o f at least t w o p e r i o d i c a l
surveys o f the ship carried o u t i n compliance
w i t h 4.8.3.2;
.3 n o accidents 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 r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f a n o t h e r p a r t y are
n o t considered);
.4 n o P S C / F l a g State d e t e n t i o n s o f t h e s h i p
under SSR;
.5 n o o v e r d u e accounts r e c e i v a b l e (debts) t o R S
throughout the S S R duration.
4.8.4.2 I f there are sufficient grounds, t h e R H O Ships
i n Service D i v i s i o n shall n o t i f y t h e s h i p o w n e r o f w i t h d r a w i n g t h e ship from 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 t h e place a n d dates o f
s u b m i s s i o n o f t h e ship f o r p e r i o d i c a l survey, t h e scope o f
w h i c h is d e t e r m i n e d as r e q u i r e d 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 check o f t h e ship u p o n
t h e results o f t h i s 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 t h e ship as r e q u i r e d 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 s h a l l i n f o r m 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 o n t h e i r results a n d s u b m i t t h e
copies o f r e p o r t i n g d o c u m e n t s a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s 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 from 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
a v a i l a b l e 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 r e q u i r e d
b y 4 . 8 . 4 . 2 . 1 s h a l l cancel t h e 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 ship from
S S R s h a l l b e t a k e n b y T C based o n r e v i e w o f data
submitted b y the R H O Ships i n Service D i v i s i o n .
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 supervision o f the resolution taken b y T C .
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PURPOSE
performed preferably i n a horizontal direction - b y a rollon/roll-off.

IACS C o m m o n Structural Rules
1.1 D E F I N I T I O N S
( C S R ) C o m m o n Structural R u l e s for D o u b l e H u l l
1.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e d e f i n i t i o n s g i v e n i n P a r t I O i l Tankers and C o m m o n Structural R u l e s f o r B u l k Carriers.
" G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e present P a r t ,
S u p p o r t i n g d e v i c e is a device used t o
t h e f o l l o w i n g d e f i n i t i o n s h a v e b e e n adopted.
t r a n s m i t e x t e r n a l o r i n t e r n a l loads f r o m t h e d o o r t o a
s e c u r i n g d e v i c e a n d from t h e s e c u r i n g device t o t h e
Cargo area, cargo length area:
.1 f o r tankers ( i n c l u d i n g o i l tankers a n d c h e m i c a l ship's structure, o r a device o t h e r t h a n a securing device,
t a n k e r s ) i s t h e part o f t h e ship, w h i c h i n c l u d e s cargo s u c h as a h i n g e , stopper o r o t h e r f i x e d device, t h a t
t a n k s , s l o p t a n k s a n d c a r g o / b a l l a s t p u m p r o o m s , t r a n s m i t s loads from t h e d o o r t o t h e ship's structure.
cofferdams, ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces adjacent t o
Close up survey:
cargo t a n k s , a n d also deck areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e entire
.1 as regards s u r v e y o f t h e h u l l structure is a s u r v e y
l e n g t h a n d b r e a d t h o f t h e part o f t h e ship o v e r t h e a b o v e - 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
m e n t i o n e d spaces;
close v i s u a l i n s p e c t i o n r a n g e o f t h e s u r v e y o r , i . e .
.2 f o r d r y cargo ships ( i n c l u d i n g b u l k carriers a n d n o r m a l l y w i t h i n reach o f h a n d ;
general d r y cargo ships) i s t h e part o f t h e s h i p , w h i c h
.2 as regards s u r v e y o f t h e ship's m a c h i n e r y ,
includes a l l cargo h o l d s a n d adjacent areas i n c l u d i n g f u e l arrangements a n d systems i s a s u r v e y w i t h access,
o i l t a n k s , cofferdams, ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces.
o p e n i n g - u p o r d i s m a n t l i n g p r o v i d e d , w h e r e necessary.
R o - r o c a r g o s p a c e s are spaces n o t n o r m a l l y
O v e r a l l s u r v e y is a survey intended t o
s u b d i v i d e d i n a n y w a y a n d n o r m a l l y e x t e n d i n g t o e i t h e r a r e p o r t o n t h e o v e r a l l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l structure
substantial l e n g t h o r t h e e n t i r e l e n g t h o f t h e s h i p , spaces a n d d e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t o f a d d i t i o n a l c l o s e - u p
i n w h i c h m o t o r vehicles w i t h fuel i n their tanks for their surveys.
o w n p r o p u l s i o n , and/or g o o d s p a c k a g e d ( i n tare o r i n
E n h a n c e d s u r v e y s are s u r v e y s a c c o r d i n g t o
b u l k , o n r a i l o r r o a d cars, v e h i c l e s ( i n c l u d i n g r o a d o r r a i l t h e enhanced s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e , w h i c h are applicable t o
t a n k s ) , t r a i l e r s , containers, pallets, d e m o u n t a b l e t a n k s o r t h e E S P ships.
similar enlarged units, o r other tanks) are n o r m a l l y
A r o l l - o n / r o l l - o f p a s s e n g e r s h i p (ro-ro
loaded and unloaded i n a horizontal direction.
passenger s h i p ) is a passenger ship w i t h enclosed o r o p e n
S e c u r i n g d e v i c e i s a device u s e d t o k e e p t h e cargo spaces w h i c h is l o a d e d / u n l o a d e d i n t h e h o r i z o n t a l
d o o r closed b y p r e v e n t i n g i t f r o m r o t a t i n g a b o u t i t s d i r e c t i o n , o r w i t h special c a t e g o r y spaces. C l a s s e d
a m o n g passenger r o - r o ships are also ferries, i.e. ships
hinges.
S u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n is an extent o f loaded/unloaded i n t h e h o r i z o n t a l direction w h i c h
c o r r o s i o n s u c h t h a t assessment o f c o r r o s i o n p a t t e r n r e g u l a r l y c a r r y passengers a n d w h i c h c a r r y v e h i c l e s w i t h
indicates a wastage i n excess o f 7 5 p e r cent o f a l l o w a b l e f u e l i n t h e i r t a n k s and/or r a i l w a y carriages o n o p e n a n d /
o r enclosed decks a t f e r r y crossings.
m a r g i n s , b u t w i t h i n acceptable l i m i t s .
F o r ships constructed i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e I A C S
S p e c i a l c a t e g o r y s p a c e s are enclosed
C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s , substantial c o r r o s i o n i s s u c h spaces located a b o v e o r b e l o w t h e b u l k h e a d deck i n t o
degree o f c o r r o s i o n w h e n m e a s u r e d v a l u e lies i n t h e a n d o u t o f w h i c h m o t o r v e h i c l e s can b e d r i v e n u n d e r
range t^ + 0,5 m m a n d . W h e r e t is t h e a l l o w a b l e t h e i r o w n p r o p u l s i o n a n d t o w h i c h passengers h a v e
t h i c k n e s s , i n m m , b e l o w w h i c h r e n e w a l o f s t r u c t u r a l access. S p e c i a l category spaces m a y b e located o n m o r e
m e m b e r s s h a l l b e carried o u t .
t h a n o n e deck i f t o t a l o v e r a l l clear h e i g h t f o r t h e m o t o r
G r o o v i n g c o r r o s i o n d e f i n i t i o n is g i v e n i n v e h i c l e s does n o t exceed 10 m .
Appendix 2.
T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n includes a l l
P i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n d e f i n i t i o n i s g i v e n i n l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s s u c h as p l a t i n g , l o n g i t u d i n a l s a n d
Appendix 2.
girders a t t h e deck, sides, b o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m , l o n
E d g e c o r r o s i o n d e f i n i t i o n i s g i v e n i n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s a n d i n n e r sides ( i n c l u d i n g t h e p l a t i n g
a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l s o f h o p p e r a n d h o r i z o n t a l plates o f t o p
Appendix 2.
A r o l l - o n / r o l l - o f s h i p i s a ship s p e c i a l l y side a n d h o p p e r side t a n k s ) . F o r t r a n s v e r s e l y - f r a m e d
designed f o r t r a n s p o r t a t i o n o f v a r i o u s w h e e l e d v e h i c l e s ships, a transverse s e c t i o n includes adjacent frames a n d
(cars, r o l l i n g stocks, t r a c k e d v e h i c l e s , trailers w i t h a n d t h e i r e n d c o n n e c t i o n s i n w a y o f transverse sections.
w i t h o u t cargo), i n w h i c h t h e cargo l o a d i n g operations are
ren
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
S p 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, cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo
h o l d s , decks a n d t h e o u t e r h u l l .
C r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l areas:
.1 locations, w h i c h have been identified f r o m
calculations t o r e q u i r e m o n i t o r i n g ; o r
.2 locations, w h i c h have been identified from t h e
service h i s t o r y o f the subject ship, s i m i l a r ships 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 f u l l h a r d p r o t e c t i v e coating.
L o c k i n g d e v i c e is a device that locks a
securing device i n t h e closed p o s i t i o n .
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 t o be
e p o x y c o a t i n g o r e q u i v a l e n t . O t h e r c o a t i n g systems,
w h i c h are n e i t h e r soft n o r s e m i - h a r d coatings, m a y b e
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 a p p l i c a t i o n
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 s h o w i n g
substantial corrosion and/or are considered b y t h e
s u r v e y o r t o b e p r o n e t o r a p i d 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 r u s t i n g ;
F A I R c o n d i t i o n w i t h l o c a l b r e a k d o w n a t edges o f
stiffeners a n d w e l d connections and/or l i g h t r u s t i n g o v e r
2 0 p e r 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 f o r P O O R c o n d i t i o n ;
P O O R c o n d i t i o n w i t h general b r e a k d o w n o f c o a t i n g
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 p e r 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 .
S p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n (as regards 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 s u f f i
cient close-up i n s p e c t i o n a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s ,
w h i c h s h a l l b e t a k e n 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 u n d e r t h e 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
p e r m a n e n t repair 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 t o t h e
satisfaction o f t h e s u r v e y o r , t h e r e i n r e m o v i n g t h e n e e d
f o r 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 a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s .
E S P s h i p s are o i l tankers i n c l u d i n g d o u b l e s k i n
011 tankers, c h e m i c a l tankers, b u l k carriers, 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 c o m p l i a n c e 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 f o r c a r r y i n g b r e a k - b u l k a n d p a c k a g e d cargoes,
i.e. t h e p a c k e d o r u n p a c k e d ones, accepted f o r c a r r y i n g i n
ships according t o t h e 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 s i n g l e deck, i n n e r b o t t o m , t o p 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
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designed f o r c a r r y i n g d r y cargo i n b u l k . R e f e r r e d t o t h i s
t y p e o f ships a r e c o m b i n a t i o n carriers ( 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 s k i n c o m b i n a t i o n carriers a r e
given i n Section 2). T h e C o m m o n Structural Rules for
B u l k Carriers d o n o t a p p l y t o o r e a n d c o m b i n a t i o n
carriers.
D o u b l e s k i n b u l k c a r r i e r i s a ship, w h i c h
is constructed g e n e r a l l y w i t h s i n g l e deck, i n n e r b o t t o m ,
t o p 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, has
a l l t h e cargo h o l d s , regardless o f t h e i r w i d t h , b o u n d e d b y
d o u b l e sides a n d i s p r i m a r i l y designed f o r c a r r y i n g d r y
cargo i n b u l k . R e f e r r e d t o t h i s t y p e o f ships a r e o r e
carriers a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers ( 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 c o m b i n a t i o n carriers w i t h l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k
heads a r e g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 2 o r 3 ) . T h e C o m m o n
S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k C a r r i e r s do n o t a p p l y t o o r e a n d
c o m b i n a t i o n carriers.
O i l t a n k e r i s a ship p r i m a r i l y designed f o r
c a r r y i n g o i l i n b u l k , referred t o t h i s t y p e o f ships are also
c o m b i n a t i o n carriers ( o i l / o r e carriers, etc.).
D o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r is a ship p r i m a r i l y
designed f o r c a r r y i n g o i l i n b u l k i n cargo t a n k s protected
o v e r t h e e n t i r e l e n g t h o f a cargo area w i t h t h e d o u b l e
s k i n , w h i c h comprises d o u b l e sides a n d d o u b l e b o t t o m
spaces used f o r w a t e r ballast o r as v o i d spaces.
N o t e . T h e d e f i n i t i o n also applies t o e x i s t i n g d o u b l e s k i n o i l
tankers, w h i c h do n o t m e e t the requirements o f R e g u l a t i o n 13F, A n n e x I
t o M A R P O L - 7 3 / 7 8 , b u t h a v e U - s h a p e d m i d s h i p section.
C h e m i c a l t a n k e r i s a ship constructed o r
adapted a n d used f o r carrying i n b u l k dangerous
chemicals l i s t e d i n C h a p t e r 17 o f t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o d e
for the Construction and Equipment o f Ships Carrying
D a n g e r o u s C h e m i c a l s I n B u l k ( C o d e ) .
B a l l a s t t a n k is a t a n k that is being used solely
for w a t e r ballast. T h e space o f a b u l k carrier o r double s k i n
b u l k carrier used f o r b o t h cargo a n d ballast shall be treated
as a ballast tank w h e n substantial corrosion has been f o u n d
i n that tank. T h e double s k i n t a n k o f the double s k i n b u l k
carrier i s considered as a separate tank, e v e n t h o u g h i t i s
connected w i t h a top side o r hopper side tank.
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 t a n k ,
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 be t a k e n i n
exceptional cases according t o regulation 18(3), A n n e x I t o
M A R P O L - 7 3 / 7 8 are considered as cargo tanks.
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 a r e expected t o reflect t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f
o t h e r t a n k s 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 similar corrosion prevention systems. W h e n selecting
representative t a n k s a n d spaces, account s h a l l be t a k e n o f
t h e service a n d repair h i s t o r y o n b o a r d a n d i d e n t i f i a b l e
critical structural areas and/or suspect areas.
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1.2 R E P A I R S
1.3 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
See circular 771
1.2.1 A n y d a m a g e i n association w i t h wastage 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 e x t e n s i v e areas o f wastage o v e r t h e
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , w h i c h affect or, i n t h e 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 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 side s h e l l p l a t i n g a n d side structures ( i n c l u d i n g
shell frames w i t h their e n d attachments o f b u l k
carriers);
.3 deck structures a n d deck 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 structures;
.5 i n n e r side p l a t i n g a n d structures;
.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 covers 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 heads o n t h e o p e n decks;
.10 v e n t i l a t o r s i n c l u d i n g dampers.
F o r l o c a t i o n s w h e r e adequate repair facilities are n o t
a v a i l a b l e , 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 a l l o w t h e ship t o
proceed d i r e c t l y t o a ship repair facility. T h i s m a y r e q u i r e
discharging t h e cargo and/or t e m p o r a r y repairs f o r t h e
i n t e n d e d 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 results i n t h e
identification o f substantial corrosion o r structural
defects, e i t h e r o f w h i c h , i n t h e o p i n i o n o f t h e 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 s h a l l b e t a k e n f o r t h e i r e l i m i n a t i o n
before t h e ship c o n t i n u e s its service.
W h e r e t h e d a m a g e f o u n d o n structures m e n t i o n e d
a b o v e is isolated a n d o f a l o c a l i z e d n a t u r e w h i c h does n o t
affect t h e ship's s t r u c t u r a l 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 be
g i v e n b y t h e R S s u r v e y o r t o a l l o w a n appropriate
t e m p o r a r y repair t o restore w a t e r t i g h t o r w e a t h e r t i g h t
i n t e g r i t y a n d i m p o s e a C o n d i t i o n o f Class t o carry o u t
p e r m a n e n t 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 B r a n c h Offices f o r in-service supervision i n
accordance w i t h t h e P r o v i s i o n s o f A n n e x 1 7 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 t a n k e r s , b u l k
carriers a n d o i l t a n k e r s ) t h e t e r m o f f u l f i l l m e n t o f t h e
p e r m a n e n t repair o f t h e part o f t h e structure repaired
t e m p o r a r i l y s h a l l b e agreed w i t h t h e R H O , and, i f
necessary, w i t h t h e 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 repair m e t h o d s a n d design,
one shall b e guided b y the documents t o b e found i n
A p p e n d i x 3 t o t h e present R u l e s .
See circular 771
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 ships.
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 b e w o r k e d out b y the shipowner i n
c o o p e r a t i o n w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r i n advance o f a n y p a r t o f :
.1 special s u r v e y ;
.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 ships o f m o r e t h a n
10 years o f age.
T h e survey programme shall be i n a written format,
based o n t h e 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 s u r v e y
s h a l l n o t c o m m e n c e u n t i l t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e has b e e n
agreed. T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e m a y consist
o f t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e a t t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y
s u p p l e m e n t e d b y t h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y o f that
special s u r v e y a n d later r e l e v a n t s u r v e y reports. 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
s h i p o w n e r based o n t h e i n f o r m a t i o n set o u t i n A p p e n
d i x 1.3-2 a n d f o r w a r d e d t o t h e Register.
The survey programme shall b e w o r k e d out taking
i n t o account a n y a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s
i m p l e m e n t e d after t h e last special s u r v e y carried o u t .
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 s h a l l b e gathered a n d c o n s u l t e d
w i t h a v i e w t o selecting t a n k s , areas a n d structural
elements t o b e e x a m i n e d :
.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 t h e ship;
.2 documentation o n board, as described i n 1.42 and 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 cargo h o l d s , a n d cargo
a n d ballast t a n k s , 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 repair 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 reports
from b o t h t h e R e g i s t e r a n d t h e s h i p o w n e r ;
.7 i n f o r m a t i o n o n the use o f ship's holds and tanks,
typical cargoes and other relevant data, and for o i l tankers
and chemical tankers, cargo and ballast history f o r the last
3 years, including carriage o f cargo under heated conditions;
.8 details o f t h e i n e r t gas p l a n t a n d t a n k c l e a n i n g
procedures ( f o r o i l tankers a n d c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s ) ;
.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 data 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 t h e ship's cargo a n d ballast
h o l d s / t a n k s since t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n ;
.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 inspections 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
t h e last 3 years w i t h reference t o structural d e t e r i o r a t i o n
i n general, leakages i n t a n k b o u n d a r i e s a n d p i p i n g a n d
condition o f the coating and corrosion protection system,
i f a n y ( f o r o i l tankers a n d c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s ) ;
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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 applied 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.
.12 i n f o r m a t i o n regarding the relevant maintenance level

d u r i n g operation i n c l u d i n g P S C reports o f inspection
containing h u l l related deficiencies, safety management
s y s t e m n o n - c o n f o r m i t i e s relating t o h u l l maintenance,
including the associated corrective action(s); and
.13 a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n that 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 s t r u c t u r a l 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 c o m p l y , as a m i n i m u m , w i t h t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r close-up s u r v e y , thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d t a n k testing, r e s p e c t i v e l y ( a n d p i p e l i n e testing
- f o r chemical 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 basic i n f o r m a t i o n o n the ship and m a i n particulars;
.2 m a i n s c a n t l i n g d r a w i n g s o f cargo h o l d s , a n d cargo
a n d ballast t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g use o f
h i g h - t e n s i l e steels;
.3 general 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
c o n d i t i o n o f h a r d p r o t e c t i v e 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 c l e a n i n g , 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 access t o structures;
.7 e q u i p m e n t f o r s u r v e y ;
.8 identification o f holds, tanks and areas f o r close-up
survey;
.9 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f cross-sections 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 testing;
.11 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e firm engaged i n r e s i d u a l
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s ;
.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 structural areas a n d suspect areas, 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
t h e m a x i m u m acceptable s t r u c t u r a l c o r r o s i o n 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 also 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 is 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 f o r i n - s e r v i c e s u p e r v i s i o n f o r
r e v i e w a n d a p p r o v a l n o t later t h a n 1 m o n t h p r i o r t o t h e
prescribed intermediate/special survey. 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 f r o m the R S
Branch Office f o r in-service supervision. T h e programmes shall be made i n English a n d m a y include
t r a n s l a t i o n i n t o R u s s i a n at t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request. I f t h e
ship i s n o t a n d w i l l n o t b e engaged i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l
voyages, the programme is allowed t o be made o n l y i n
Russian.
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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 necessary
facilities 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 .
See circular 770
.1 i n order t o enable t h e attending s u r v e y o r s t o c a r r y
out t h e survey, p r o v i s i o n s f o r p r o p e r a n d safe access s h a l l
be agreed b e t w e e n t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d t h e Register;
.2 details o f t h e m e a n s o f access s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d i n
the Survey Planning Questionnaire;
.3 i n cases w h e r e t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f safety 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 t h e 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 spaces s h a l l b e
safe f o r access. C a r g o h o l d s , t a n k s a n d o t h e r spaces s h a l l
be gas 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 enclosed/confined space, i t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d
that t h e a t m o s p h e r e i n that space i s free from hazardous
gas a n d contains 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 thickness
measurements and t 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 from
surfaces o f all loose a c c u m u l a t e d c o r r o s i o n scale. Spaces
s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y clean a n d free from w a t e r , scale, d i r t ,
o i l residues, e t c . t o r e v e a l c o r r o s i o n , d e f o r m a t i o n ,
fractures, damages, 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 as
w e l l as t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e coating. 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 s h i p o w n e r , n e e d o n l y b e cleaned a n d
descaled t o t h e e x t e n t necessary t o d e t e r m i n e t h e l i m i t s
o f t h e 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
r e v e a l s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n , d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures,
damages o r o t h e r structural d e t e r i o r a t i o n , as w e l l as t h e
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e coating.
1.3.2.5 W h e r e soft o r s e m i - h a r d coatings h a v e b e e n
applied, safe access 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 t h e effectiveness o f t h e c o a t i n g a n d t o carry o u t a n
assessment o f t h e c o n d i t i o n s 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 spot r e m o v a l o f t h e coating. 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 b e removed.
A s f o r r e q u i r e m e n t s related t o s e m i - h a r d coatings,
these coatings, i f already applied, s h a l l n o t b e regarded as
a permission for w a i v i n g the annual internal survey o f
t h e ballast t a n k s b e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e n e x t special o r
i n t e r m e d i a t e 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.
See circular 770
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 p e r s o n , assigned b y t h e
s h i p o w n e r , experienced i n t a n k 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 at least
t w o persons s h a l l b e stationed at t h e h a t c h o p e n i n g o f t h e
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
t e a m s h a l l c o n t i n u o u s l y observe t h e w o r k i n t h e t a n k o r
t h e space a n d s h a l l keep 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 f o r use.
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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 arranged
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 o f f i c e r o n deck a n d , as t h e
case m a y be, t h e n a v i g a t i n g bridge. T h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n
arrangements s h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e 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 enable t h e s u r v e y o r t o e x a m i n e t h e structure i n a safe
a n d practical w a y .
1.3.3.2 F o r close-up s u r v e y o f h u l l structures, o n e o r
surveyor, shall be provided:
.1 permanent staging and passages t h r o u g h structures;
.2 t e m p o r a r y staging a n d passages t h r o u g h structures;
.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 as c o n v e n t i o n a l
c h e r r y p i c k e r s , lifts a n d m o v a b l e p l a t f o r m s ;
.4 boats a n d rafts;
.5 p o r t a b l e ladders;
.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 close-up s u r v e y s i n cargo h o l d s h e l l
frames o f b u l k carriers ( u n d e r 1 0 0 0 0 0 d e a d w e i g h t ) , 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 permanent staging and passages t h r o u g h structures;
.2 t e m p o r a r y staging a n d passages t h r o u g h structures;
.3 p o r t a b l e ladders restricted t o n o t m o r e t h a n 5 m i n
l e n g t h m a y b e accepted f o r s u r v e y s o f l o w e r s e c t i o n o f a
s h e l l f r a m e i n c l u d i n g 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 as c o n v e n t i o n a l
.5 b u o y a n t apparatus o r rafts, p r o v i d e d t h e h o l d
structure is s u f f i c i e n t t o w i t h s t a n d static loads at a l l l e v e l s
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 close-up s u r v e y s o f t h e cargo h o l d s h e l l
frames o f b u l k carriers ( 1 0 0 0 0 0 d e a d w e i g h t a n d a b o v e ) ,
t h e u s e o f p o r t a b l e ladders i s n o t accepted, a n d o n e o r
surveyor, shall be provided:
.1 a t a n n u a l s u r v e y s , i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s o f ships
less t h a n 1 0 years o f age 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 staging a n d passages t h r o u g h structures;
1.2 t e m p o r a r y staging a n d passages t h r o u g h structures;
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 as c o n v e n t i o n a l
1.4 boats o r rafts, 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 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 subsequent i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d special 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 staging a n d passages
t h r o u g h structures;
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 as c o n v e n t i o n a l
cherry pickers for surveys o f l o w e r a n d middle part o f
s h e l l frames as a l t e r n a t i v e t o staging;
2.3 lifts a n d m o v a b l e p l a t f o r m s ;
2.4 boats o r rafts, 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 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 p o r t a b l e ladder fitted w i t h a m e c h a n i c a l 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 r e q u i r e d
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 e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e p r o v e n t o t h e
s u r v e y o r as r e q u i r e d .
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 fracture
detection procedures m a y b e required, i f deemed
necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r :
radiographic inspection;
ultrasonic inspection;
m a g n e t i c particle i n s p e c t i o n ;
d y e penetrant i n s p e c t i o n .
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 apparatus, l i f e l i n e s , r i d i n g belts w i t h r o p e a n d h o o k a n d
w h i s t l e s together w i t h i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d guidance o n t h e i r
use s h a l l b e m a d e a v a i l a b l e d u r i n g t h e survey. A safety
check-list s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d .
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 efficient conduct o f t h e survey.
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
a v a i l a b l e 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 ,
g l o v e s , safety shoes, etc).
1.3.5 R e s c u e a n d e m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e e q u i p m e n t
I f b r e a t h i n g apparatus and/or o t h e r e q u i p m e n t i s
used as "rescue a n d e m e r g e n c y response e q u i p m e n t "
t h e n i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d that t h e e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e
s u i t a b l e f o r t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o n o f t h e space b e i n g
surveyed.
1.3.6 S u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e .
1.3.6.1 S u r v e y a t sea o r a t anchorage 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 p e r s o n n e l o n b o a r d . N e c e s s a r y
precautions a n d procedures f o r c a r r y i n g o u t t h e s u r v e y
s h a l l b e i n accordance w i t h 1.3.1 t o 1.3.4.
1.3.6.2 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 arranged
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 a n d t h e responsible
officer o n deck. T h i s s y s t e m s h a l l also i n c l u d e t h e
p e r s o n n e l 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.
1.3.6.3 A gas analyzer, o x y g e n meter, b r e a t h i n g
apparatus, l i f e l i n e a n d w h i s t l e s s h a l l b e a t h a n d d u r i n g
t h e survey. A safety check-list s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d .
1.3.6.4 W h e n rafts o r boats w i l l b e used f o r close-up
survey, t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s s h a l l b e observed:
.1 o n l y r o u g h duty, i n f l a t a b l e rafts o r boats, h a v i n g
satisfactory r e s i d u a l b u o y a n c y a n d s t a b i l i t y e v e n i f o n e
c h a m b e r i s r u p t u r e d , s h a l l b e used;
.2 t h e b o a t o r raft s h a l l b e tethered t o t h e access

ladder a n d a n a d d i t i o n a l p e r s o n s h a l l b e stationed d o w n
the access ladder w i t h a clear v i e w o f t h e b o a t o r raft;
.3 appropriate lifejackets 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 surface 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
( u n d e r a l l foreseeable c o n d i t i o n s t h e expected rise o f
w a t e r w i t h i n t h e t a n k s h a l l n o t exceed 0,25 m ) a n d t h e
w a t e r l e v e l s h a l l be stationary. O n n o account t h e l e v e l o f
t h e w a t e r is rising w h i l e t h e b o a t o r raft i s i n use;
.5 t h e t a n k , h o l d o r space s h a l l c o n t a i n c l e a n ballast
w a t e r o n l y . E v e n a t h i n sheen o f o i l o n t h e w a t e r 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 t h e deepest u n d e r d e c k w e b face flat so t h a t
t h e s u r v e y t e a m is n o t isolated from a direct escape r o u t e
t o t h e t a n k hatch. F i l l i n g t o l e v e l s a b o v e 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 a n d o p e n i n t h e b a y b e i n g e x a m i n e d , s o
t h a t a n escape r o u t e f o r t h e s u r v e y p a r t y is a v a i l a b l e 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 spaces) a r e connected b y a
c o m m o n v e n t i n g s y s t e m , o r i n e r t gas s y s t e m , t h e t a n k i n
w h i c h t h e b o a t o r raft is used s h a l l be isolated t o p r e v e n t
a transfer o f gas from o t h e r t a n k s ( o r spaces).
1.3.6.5 S u r v e y s o f t a n k s b y m e a n s o f boats o r rafts
m a y o n l y b e undertaken w i t h t h e agreement o f t h e
surveyor, w h o shall take i n t o account t h e safety
arrangements p r o v i d e d , i n c l u d i n g w e a t h e r forecasting
a n d ship response i n reasonable sea c o n d i t i o n s , a n d w h e n
t h e expected rise o f w a t e r i n t h e t a n k does n o t exceed
0,25 m .
1.3.6.6 B o a t s o r rafts 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 t h e u n d e r d e c k areas f o r t a n k s a n d spaces, i f t h e
w e b h e i g h t o f frame m e m b e r s i s 1,5 m o r less.
1.3.6.7 W h e r e t h e w e b h e i g h t o f frame m e m b e r s i s
o v e r 1,5 m , boats a n d rafts m a y b e used, p r o v i d e d t h a t
t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s are m e t :
. 1 the coating o f underdeck members is i n G O O D
c o n d i t i o n a n d has n o signs o f w e a r ;
.2 p e r m a n e n t m e a n s o f access f o r safe e n t r y a n d e x i t
i n each framing i s p r o v i d e d .
S u c h m e a n s o f access s h a l l be:
a v e r t i c a l 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
from t h e deck a n d a s m a l l p l a t f o r m s h a l l b e i n s t a l l e d
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 framing; o r
ladders o f t h e p e r m a n e n t 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, be
arranged i n l e v e l w i t h , o r above, t h e m a x i m u m w a t e r
l e v e l n e e d e d f o r r a f t i n g o f u n d e r deck structure. F o r t h i s
purpose, t h e u l l a g e c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e m a x i m u m w a t e r
l e v e l s h a l l be a s s u m e d n o t m o r e t h a n 3 m from t h e deck
plate m e a s u r e d at t h e m i d s p a n o f deck transverses a n d i n
t h e m i d d l e l e n g t h o f t h e t a n k (refer t o F i g . 1.3.6.7).
3,0 rn
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3,0 m~
F i g . 1.3.6.7
I f neither o f the above conditions are met, then

staging o r a n "other e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s " s h a l l be p r o v i d e d
f o r t h e s u r v e y o f t h e u n d e r deck areas.
1.3.6.8 A p p l i c a t i o n o f b o a t s o r rafts o n l y , as
specified i n 1.3.6.5 a n d 1.3.6.6 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 t a n k l e n g t h d u r i n g t h e survey.
1.3.7 S u r v e y P l a n n i n g M e e t i n g .
1.3.7.1 P r o p e r p r e p a r a t i o n a n d close c o - o p e r a t i o n
between the attending surveyor(s) and the shipowner's
representatives o n b o a r d p r i o r t o a n d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y
are a n essential part i n t h e safe a n d efficient conduct o f
t h e survey. D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y o n b o a r d safety m e e t i n g s
shall be held regularly.
1.3.7.2 P r i o r t o c o m m e n c e m e n t o f a n y part o f t h e
r e n e w a l a n d i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, 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 be h e l d b e t w e e n t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r ( s ) ,
t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s representative i n attendance, t h e t h i c k
ness m e a s u r e m e n t firm operator (as applicable) a n d the
m a s t e r o f t h e ship o r t h e representative(s) h a v i n g r e l e v a n t
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 t h a t a l l t h e
arrangements envisaged i n t h e E S P are i n place, s o as t o
ensure 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
t o b e carried o u t (refer also t o 1.6.1.2).
1.3.7.3 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
t h a t s h a l l b e addressed i n t h e m e e t i n g :
. 1 schedule o f t h e 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 m a n o e u v r e s , periods alongside, cargo a n d
ballast operations, etc.);
.2 p r o v i s i o n s a n d arrangements f o r thickness m e a
surements (i.e. access, cleaning/de-scaling, i l l u m i n a t i o n ,
v e n t i l a t i o n , p e r s o n a l 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 acceptance c r i t e r i a (refer t o t h e list o f m i n i m u m
thicknesses);
.5 e x t e n t o f close-up s u r v e y a n d thickness m e a s u r e
m e n t c o n s i d e r i n g t h e c o a t i n g 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 representative readings i n general a n d
where uneven corrosion/pitting is found;
.8 m a p p i n g o f areas o f substantial 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
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t firm operator(s) a n d s h i p o w n e r
representative(s) c o n c e r n i n g
findings.
1.3.7.4 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
d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e appropriate report.
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Appendix 1.3
G U I D E L I N E S O N 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 CONJUNCTION W I T H PLANNING
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 c o n c e r n i n g assessment o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , w h i c h m a y b e o f use i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h p l a n n i n g
o f special enhanced h u l l s u r v e y s o f t h e E S P ships.
2 PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLES
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 y b e particularly
susceptible t o wastage o r damage. 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 l o c a t i o n s , areas a n d t a n k s
for thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , 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 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 r e q u i r e m o n i t o r i n g o r
from t h e service h i s t o r y o f t h e subject ship o r from
s i m i l a r o r sister ships t o b e s e n s i t i v e t o c r a c k i n g ,
b u c k l i n g o r c o r r o s i o n , w h i c h m a y i m p a i r t h e structural
i n t e g r i t y o f t h e 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 G u i d e l i n e s s h a l l n o t b e used t o
reduce t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s p e r t a i n i n g t o thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , close-up s u r v e y a n d t a n k testing specified i n t h e
r e l e v a n t chapters o f Sections 2 t o 6 o f t h e present R u l e s ,
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 as t h e
minimum.
2.3 T i m i n g .
A s w i t h o t h e r aspects o f s u r v e y p l a n n i n g , t h e
t e c h n i c a l assessments described i n these G u i d e l i n e s s h a l l
b e w o r k e d o u t b y t h e s h i p o w n e r o r operator o f t h e ship i n
c o o p e r a t i o n w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r w e l l i n advance o f t h e
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 before t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n due date.
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 t h e t a n k s a n d areas subjected t o
assessment o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , w h i c h i n c l u d e q u a n t i tative o r qualitative evaluation o f relative risks o f
possible d e t e r i o r a t i o n , special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e g i v e n
to t h e f o l l o w i n g aspects:
.1 design features, s u c h as stress l e v e l s o n v a r i o u s
structural elements, design details a n d e x t e n t o f use o f
h i g h t e n s i l e steel;
HULLS
.2 f o r m e r h i s t o r y w i t h respect 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 f o r t h e p a r t i c u l a r 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 types o f cargoes carried, use 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 protect i o n o f h o l d s a n d t a n k s , a n d c o n d i t i o n o f c o a t i n g , i f any.
T e c h n i c a l assessment o f r i s k o f s u s c e p t i b i l i t y t o
d a m a g e o r d e t e r i o r a t i o n o f v a r i o u s s t r u c t u r a l elements
a n d areas s h a l l be p e r f o r m e d o n t h e basis o f r e c o g n i z e d
p r i n c i p l e s a n d t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t 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 possible defects m a y be the subject o f
technical assessment i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h p l a n n i n g o f
surveys: corrosion, b u c k l i n g a n d cracks. Contact damages
are n o t n o r m a l l y covered b y the survey p l a n , since t h e y are
usually n o t e d i n accident reports and assumed t o b e dealt
w i t h as a n o r m a l r o u t i n e b y the surveyor.
T h e schematic block-diagram o f technical condition
assessment and survey planning process is s h o w n i n Fig. 3 . 1 .
T h e approach i s b a s i c a l l y a n e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e r i s k
based o n t h e k n o w l e d g e a n d experience related t o design
and corrosion.
T h e design s h a l l b e 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 i s
c l o s e l y connected w i t h t h e q u a l i t y o f c o r r o s i o n protect i o n during t h e ship construction, a n d subsequent
m a i n t e n a n c e i n service. C o r r o s i o n m a y also lead t o
c r a c k i n g and/or b u c k l i n g .
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 t h e ship i n q u e s t i o n
a n d s i m i l a r ships, w h e r e a v a i l a b l e , is t h e m a i n source o f
i n f o r m a t i o n t o be used i n t h e s u r v e y p l a n n i n g process. I n
a d d i t i o n , a selection o f s t r u c t u r a l details f r o m t h e design
drawings shall be included.
T y p i c a l d a m a g e experience t o b e considered s h a l l
consist o f n u m b e r , extent, l o c a t i o n a n d frequency o f
cracks, as w e l l as l o c a t i o n o f b u c k l e s .
This information m a y be found i n t h e previous
s u r v e y reports and/or t h e results o f t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s o w n
Input:
Drawings, Reports,
Acceptable Corrosion
Allowance
Collection of Informatior
Design Related Risk
Coating Condition
Usage of Tanks
Corrosion Risk
Analyse:
Hull Damage
This Ship
Coating condition
Usage o f 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 tiip w h e r e
Available
Present Areas w h e r e
D a m a g e has been f o u n d
and R i s k s considered
high. M a r k Sketches o r
Drawings
Location for Thickness Measurement and Close-Up Survey
Survey
F i g . 3 . 1 S c h e m a t i c b l o c k - d i a g r a m o f t e c h n i c a l assessment a n d t h e s u r v e y p l a n n i n g process
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inspections. T h e defects s h a l l b e a n a l y z e d , n o t e d a n d
marked o n drawings.
I n a d d i t i o n , experience o f t h e ships' o p e r a t i o n s h a l l
b e u t i l i z e d . A l s o , reference s h a l l b e m a d e t o t h e
I A C S p u b l i c a t i o n s , w h i c h c o n t a i n a catalogue o f t y p i c a l
damages a n d proposed repair methods f o r various
structural m e m b e r s .
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,
s h a l l i n c l u d e c h e c k i n g o f t y p i c a l structural m e m b e r s
w h e r e c r a c k i n g has b e e n experienced. 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, t h e factors c o n t r i b u t i n g t o damages
s h a l l b e c a r e f u l l y considered.
Special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d t o t h e structures m a d e
o f h i g h t e n s i l e steels. H u l l m e m b e r s 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 has b e e n
used, m a y b e m o r e susceptible t o d a m a g e 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
a n d m e m b e r s s h a l l b e 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 Part " H u l l " o f the Rules for t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships and
t h e S t r e n g t h Standards f o r S e a - G o i n g S h i p s .
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 t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e recorded a n d 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 c o r r o s i o n r i s k s , 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 b e g e n e r a l l y considered:
. 1 usage o f t a n k s , h o l d s a n d spaces;
.2 c o n d i t i o n o f coatings;
.3 c l e a n i n g a n d w a s h i n g procedures 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 damages;
.5 ballast use a n d t i m e f o r cargo 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 cargo h o l d s , a n d cargo a n d
ballast t a n k s ;
.7 l o c a t i o n o f heated t a n k s ;
.8 l o c a t i o n o f ballast t a n k s adjacent t o heated f u e l o i l
tanks.
T h e e v a l u a t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n r i s k s s h a l l b e 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 t h e anticipated c o n d i t i o n o f t h e ship as
d e r i v e d from t h e i n f o r m a t i o n collected i n o r d e r t o
prepare t h e S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e a n d t h e age o f t h e ship.
T h e v a r i o u s h o l d s , t a n k s a n d spaces s h a l l b e l i s t e d
w i t h t h e c o r r o s i o n r i s k s n o m i n a t e d 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 t h e basis o f t h e table o f c o r r o s i o n r i s k s a n d t h e
e v a l u a t i o n o f design experience, t h e l o c a t i o n s f o r i n i t i a l
close-up s u r v e y a n d h u l l cross-sections f o r thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y be n o m i n a t e d .
T h e h u l l cross-sections subject t o thickness m e a s u r e
ments shall n o r m a l l y b e 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 t h e highest.
T h e n o m i n a t i o n o f t a n k s , h o l d s a n d spaces f o r closeu p s u r v e y s h a l l be, i n i t i a l l y , based o n t h e c o r r o s i o n r i s k ,
a n d s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e ballast t a n k s . S e l e c t i o n s h a l l b e
based o n t h e p r i n c i p l e that t h e r i s k i s increased b y t h e
ship's age a n d that 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 t h e survey.
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Appendix 1.3-1
SURVEY
PROGRAMME
BASIC INFORMATION AND PARTICULARS
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 b e t w e e n perpendiculars, m :
Shipbuilder:
H u l l number:
Classification Society:
Class :
D a t e o f b u i l d o f t h e ship:
Shipowner:
T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t firm:
1 PREAMBLE
1.1 S c o p e .
1.1.1 T h e present s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e covers t h e m i
n i m u m e x t e n t o f o v e r a l l s u r v e y s , close-up s u r v e y s ,
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d pressure testing w i t h i n t h e
cargo area, cargo t a n k s , ballast 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 , r e q u i r e d b y I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o d e o n t h e
E n h a n c e d P r o g r a m m e o f Inspections d u r i n g S u r v e y s o f
B u l k Carriers and O i l Tankers, 2011 ( E S P Code) ( I M O
R e s o l u t i o n A . 1 0 4 9 ( 2 7 ) ) and/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.
1.1.2 T h e arrangements a n d safety aspects o f t h e
s u r v e y s h a l l b e acceptable t o t h e attending s u r v e y o r s .
1.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n .
A l l documents used i n t h e development o f t h e
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 C h a p t e r 1.4.
2 ARRANGEMENT O F CARGO HOLDS, TANKS AND SPACES
T h i s section o f t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s h a l l p r o v i d e
i n f o r m a t i o n ( e i t h e r i n t h e f o r m o f plans o r t e x t ) o n t h e
a r r a n g e m e n t o f cargo h o l d s , t a n k s a n d spaces that f a l l
w i t h i n t h e scope o f t h e survey.
t i o n o n t h e use o f t h e h o l d s a n d t a n k s o f t h e ship, t h e
e x t e n t o f coatings a n d t h e c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i v e s y s t e m
provided i n the Survey Planning Questionnaire.
4 CONDITIONS F O R SURVEY
T h i s section o f the survey programme shall provide

i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e c o n d i t i o n s f o r survey, e.g. i n f o r m a
t i o n r e g a r d i n g cargo h o l d a n d t a n k c l e a n i n g , gas freeing,
v e n t i l a t i o n , l i g h t i n g , etc.
5 PROVISIONS AND METHOD OFACCESS T O STRUCTURES
T h i s s e c t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s h a l l indicate
a n y changes r e l a t i n g t o ( a n d s h a l l update) t h e i n f o r m a
t i o n o n t h e p r o v i s i o n s a n d m e t h o d s o f access t o
structures p r o v i d e d i n 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
naire.
6 LIST OF EQUIPMENT F O R SURVEY
T h i s section o f the survey programme shall identify

a n d l i s t t h e e q u i p m e n t that w i l l b e m a d e a v a i l a b l e f o r
c a r r y i n g o u t t h e s u r v e y a n d t h e r e q u i r e d thickness
measurements.
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
and list the spaces that shall undergo a n o v e r a l l survey 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 .
a n d list t h e h u l l structures that s h a l l u n d e r g o a close-up
s u r v e y f o r t h e 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.
3 LIST O F CARGO HOLDS, TANKS AND SPACES

WI TH INFORMATION ON THEIR USE, E X T E N T
OF COATINGS AND CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEM
8 IDENTIFICATION O F T A N K S F O RT A N K T E S T I N G
T h i s s e c t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s h a l l indicate
a n y changes r e l a t i n g t o ( a n d s h a l l update) t h e i n f o r m a -

a n d l i s t t h e cargo h o l d s a n d t a n k s that s h a l l u n d e r g o
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testing f o r t h e ship i n accordance w i t h 2 . 2 . 5 , 3 . 2 . 5 , 4 . 2 . 5 ,

5.2.5 o r 6.2.5, as applicable.
9 IDENTIFICATION O FA R E A S AND SECTIONS

FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

a n d list t h e areas a n d sections w h e r e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e t a k e n i n accordance w i t h 2 . 2 . 4 , 3.2.4,
4 . 2 . 4 , 5.2.4 o r 6.2.4, as applicable.
10 M I N I M U M T H I C K N E S S O F H U L L
STRUCTURES
T h i s section o f t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s h a l l specify
t h e m i n i m u m thickness f o r h u l l structures o f t h e ship that
are subject t o s u r v e y i n accordance w i t h (a) o r (b):
(a) d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e attached w a s t a g e a l l o w a n c e
table a n d t h e o r i g i n a l thickness t o t h e h u l l structure plans
o f t h e ship;
(b) g i v e n i n T a b l e 1.3-1.1.
Table
Area or location
Deck
Plating
Longitudinals
L o n g i t u d i n a l girders
Cross d e c k p l a t i n g
Cross d e c k stiffeners
Bottom
Plating
Longitudinals
Inner bottom
Plating
Longitudinals
Floors
Ship side i n w a y o f topside tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
Ship side i n w a y o f hopper side tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
Ship side i n w a y o f double hull
Plating
L o n g i t u d i n a l s o r o r d i n a r y frames
Ship side i n w a y o f tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
L o n g i t u d i n a l stringers
Ship side i n w a y o f cargo holds
Plating
Side frames w e b s
Side frames flanges
U p p e r brackets w e b s
U p p e r b r a c k e t flanges
L o w e r bracket w e b s
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
L o n g i t u d i n a l s o r o r d i n a r y frames
Transverse bulkheads
Plating
Stiffeners
Upper stool plating
U p p e r s t o o l stiffeners
L o w e r stool plating
L o w e r s t o o l stiffeners
T r a n s v e r s e w e b frames, floors a n d stringers
Plating
Flanges
O r i g i n a l as-built
thickness, m m
Minimum
thickness, m m
1.3-1.1
Substantial corrosion
thickness, m m
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Table 1.3-1.1 -
Area or location
O r i g i n a l as b u i l t
thickness, m m
Minimum
thickness, m m
continued
Substantial corrosion
thickness, m m
Stiffeners
Cross ties
Flanges
Webs
Transverse web frames in topside tanks
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Transverse w e b frames in double hull
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Transverse web frames in hopper tanks
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Hatch covers
Plating
Stiffeners
Hatch coamings
Plating
Stiffeners
1
T h e T a b l e s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e i t e m s applicable t o t h e p a r t i c u l a r ship.
N o t e . T h e wastage a l l o w a n c e tables s h a l l be attached t o the s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e .
F o r ships b u i l t under the I A C S C o m m o n Structural

Rules ( C S R ships), the renewal thickness
o f the h u l l
structure elements is indicated i n the appropriate drawings.
11 T H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T F I R M
This
changes,
thickness
Planning
section o f the survey programme shall identify

i f any, r e l a t i n g t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e
measurement f i r m provided i n t h e Survey
Questionnaire.
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
T h i s section o f the survey programme shall, using

Tables 1.3-1.2 1.3-1.3, p r o v i d e details o f t h e h u l l
damages f o r a t least t h e last three years i n w a y o f t h e
cargo h o l d s , ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces w i t h i n t h e
cargo l e n g t h area. T h e s e damages are subject t o survey.
Table
1.3-1.2
Hull damages sorted b y location for the ship

T a n k o r space n u m b e r o r area
P o s s i b l e cause, i f k n o w n
Description o f the
damages
Location
Repair
D a t e o f repair
T a b l e 1.3-1.3
H u l l d a m a g e s f o r s i s t e r 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
P o s s i b l e 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 C O R R O S I O N
FROM PREVIOUS SURVEYS

a n d list t h e areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n from p r e v i o u s
surveys.
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 A R E A S

a n d list t h e c r i t i c a l structural areas a n d t h e suspect areas,
i f s u c h i n f o r m a t i o n is available.
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 requires
that m a i n structural p l a n s o f cargo h o l d s a n d ballast t a n k s
(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 available. T h i s A p p e n d i x
o f the survey programme 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 (refer 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. Part "Other documentation" o f the programme
s h a l l i d e n t i f y a n d l i s t a n y o t h e r d o c u m e n t a t i o n that f o r m s
part o f t h e d r a w i n g s .
Prepared b y t h e s h i p o w n e r i n c o - o p e r a t i o n w i t h t h e
R e g i s t e r 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
( n a m e a n d signature o f a u t h o r i z e d s h i p o w n e r ' s representative)
T h i s section o f t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s h a l l p r o v i d e
any other comments a n d i n f o r m a t i o n relevant t o t h e
Date
survey.
(name
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 appended t o t h e
programme.
a n d signature o f a u t h o r i z e d representative o f the R e g i s t e r ) .
Appendix 1.3-2
SURVEY
PLANNINGQUESTIONNAIRE
T h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n w i l l enable t h e s h i p o w n e r
i n co-operation w i t h the Register t o develop a survey
programme 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 t h e s h i p o w n e r p r o v i d e s , w h e n c o m p l e t
i n g t h e present q u e s t i o n n a i r e , up-to-date i n f o r m a t i o n .
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 . 1049(27)) 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 n a m e :
I M O number:
F l a g State:
Port o f registry:
Shipowner:
Classification Society:
Class :
G r o s s tonnage:
Deadweight, metric tonnes:
Date o f b u i l d :
INFORMATION ON ACCESS PROVISION F O R CLOSE-UP

SURVEYS AND THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
T h e shipowner shall indicate i n Tables 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 t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t . A close-up s u r v e y i s 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 i n s p e c t i o n r a n g e o f t h e attending s u r v e y o r ,
i.e. n o r m a l l y w i t h i n reach o f h a n d .
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Table
1.3-2.1
I n f o r m a t i o n o n access provision f o r close-up s u r v e y a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t (for oil tankers)

Tank No.
Structure
F.P.
Fore peak
A.P.
A f t peak
W i n g tanks
U n d e r deck
Side shell a n d framing
B o t t o m transverse
Centre tanks
U n d e r deck
B o t t o m transverse
(Cargo)/
(Ballast)
Temporary
staging
Rafts
Ladders
Direct
access
Other means Permanent

(please
means o f
specify)
access
Table
1.3-2.2
I n f o r m a t i o n o n access provision f o r close-up s u r v e y a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t (for b u l k carriers)

Hold/Tank N o .
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
T o p s i d e s l o p i n g plate
Upper stool plating
C r o s s deck
S i d e s h e l l , frames a n d brackets
D o u b l e s k i n t a n k p l a t i n g ( w h e r e 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
S i d e s h e l l a n d structure
S l o p i n g plate a n d structure
Webs and bulkheads
Hopper tanks
H o p p e r s l o p i n g plate a n d structure
B o t t o m structure
Webs and bulkheads
D o u b l e side
skin
tanks
( w h e r e
applicable)
I n n e r s k i n a n d structure
Webs and bulkheads
D o u b l e b o t t o m structure
U p p e r s t o o l i n t e r n a l structure
L o w e r s t o o l i n t e r n a l structure
W i n g tanks o f
ore carriers
( w h e r e
applicable)
U n d e r d e c k a n d structure
S i d e s h e l l v e r t i c a l w e b a n d structure
L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d a n d structure
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 p l a t i n g a n d structure
C r o s s 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 s h a l l
p r o v i d e details o f t h e results o f t h e i r inspections f o r t h e

last 3 years ( i n accordance w i t h 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 ) o n a l l cargo h o l d s , ballast t a n k s a n d
v o i d spaces w i t h i n t h e cargo area.
T a b l e 1.3-2.3
Tank/Hold No.
Corrosion
protection
Coating
extent
2
Coating
condition
Structural
deterioration
T a n k and h o l d
damage
5
C a r g o centre tanks ( f o r o i l t a n k e r s )
Cargo w i n g tanks (for o i l tankers)
Slop tanks (for o i l tankers)
Cargo holds
Topside tanks
H o p p e r tanks
D o u b l e b o t t o m tanks
D o u b l e side s k i n tanks ( w h e r e applicable)
W i n g t a n k s ( o r e carriers)
U p p e r stools
L o w e r stools
B a l l a s t tanks
Fore peak
After peak
M i s c e l l a n e o u s spaces
1
H C = h a r d c o a t i n g ; S C = soft c o a t i n g ; S H = s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g ; N P = n o p r o t e c t i o n .
U = u p p e r part; M = m i d d l e part; L = l o w e r part; = c o m p l e t e .
G = g o o d ; F = fair; P = p o o r ; R C = recoated ( d u r i n g t h e last 3 years).
N = n o f i n d i n g s recorded; Y = f i n d i n g s recorded.
( D e s c r i p t i o n o f f i n d i n g s s h a l l b e attached t o the Q u e s t i o n n a i r e ) .
D R = d a m a g e a n d repair; L = leakages; C V = c o n v e r s i o n .
( D e s c r i p t i o n s h a l l b e attached t o t h e Q u e s t i o n n a i r e ) .
N o t e . I n d i c a t e t a n k s , w h i c h are u s e d f o r o i V b a l l a s t .
2
3
4
N a m e o f shipowner's representative^
Signature:
Date:
REPORTS OF PORT STATE CONTROL INSPECTIONS
L i s t t h e reports o f P S C inspections c o n t a i n i n g h u l l
structural related deficiencies a n d r e l e v a n t i n f o r m a t i o n
o n r e c t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e deficiencies:
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
L i s t n o n - c o n f o r m i t i e s related t o h u l l m a i n t e n a n c e ,
i n c l u d i n g t h e associated c o r r e c t i v e actions:
N a m e a n d address o f t h e a p p r o v e d
measurement firm:
thickness
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
1.4.1 G e n e r a l .
1.4.1.1 F o r t h e E S P ships, t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l
supply, p r o v i d e a v i a l a b i l i t y a n d m a i n t a i n a n c e o n b o a r d
o f t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n specified i n 1.4.2 a n d 1.4.3 w h i c h
shall b e readily available for the 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
d u r i n g t h e service l i f e o f t h e ship.
1.4.1.3 T h e present r e q u i r e m e n t c o m p l y i n g w i t h
R e g u l a t i o n -1/3-10 o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 s h a l l a p p l y t o o i l
tankers o f 1 5 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d above, a n d t o b u l k
carriers o f 1 5 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e , constructed w i t h
s i n g l e deck, topside t a n k s a n d h o p p e r side t a n k s i n cargo
spaces, e x c l u d i n g o r e carriers a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers:
.1 f o r w h i c h t h e b u i l d i n g contract is placed
(contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n ) o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 1 6 ;
.2 i n t h e absence o f a b u i l d i n g contract, t h e keels o f
w h i c h a r e l a i d o r w h i c h a 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 o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 1 7 ; o r
.3 t h e d e l i v e r y o f w h i c h i s o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 2 0 .
T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l arrange t h e u p d a t i n g o f t h e S h i p
C o n s t r u c t i o n F i l e ( S C F ) t h r o u g h o u t t h e ship's service l i f e
whenever a modification o f the documentation included
i n t h e S C F h a s t a k e n place. D o c u m e n t e d procedures f o r
u p d a t i n g t h e S C F s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d w i t h i n t h e safety
management system.
1.4.2 S h i p ' s file.
1.4.2.1 Ship's file o f t h e E S P ship, w h e r e i n t h e
R e g i s t e r s u r v e y reports a r e kept, s h a l l b e part o f t h e
documentation o n board and 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) ( f o r m 6.3.41);
.3 thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s reports.
1.4.2.2 Ship's file o f t h e E S P ship s h a l l b e also
available at the shipowner and i n the R S Branch Office
for in-service supervision.
1.4.3 A d d i t i o n a l d o c u m e n t s .
1.4.3.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g a d d i t i o n a l d o c u m e n t s s h a l l b e
k e p t o n b o a r d t h e E S P ships:
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.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
p r e v i o u s special o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d ;
.2 m a i n s t r u c t u r a l plans o f cargo h o l d s a n d ballast
t a n k s ( f o r C S R ships these plans s h a l l i n c l u d e 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 t h i c k
ness ( t r e n ) - A n y thickness f o r v o l u n t a r y a d d i t i o n ( ^ )
s h a l l also b e c l e a r l y i n d i c a t e d o n t h e plans. T h e m i d s h i p
section p l a n t o b e supplied o n b o a r d t h e ship s h a l l
i n c l u d e t h e m i n i m u m a l l o w a b l e h u l l g i r d e r sectional
properties f o r h o l d transverse section i n a l l cargo h o l d s ) ;
.3 p r e v i o u s repair h i s t o r y ;
.4 cargo a n d ballast h i s t o r y ;
.5 usage o f i n e r t gas s y s t e m a n d t a n k c l e a n i n g
procedures;
.6 results o f inspections 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 structural general w e a r ;
.6.2 d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f leakages 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 assistance 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.
1.4.3.2 F o r o i l tankers a n d b u l k carriers subject t o
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.4.1.3, t h e S C F , l i m i t e d t o t h e i t e m s
to be retained onboard, shall be available o n board.
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 survey, t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l check t h e
completeness 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 a n d i t s
contents as t h e basis f o r survey.
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.4.1.3, o n c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e
s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l v e r i f y that t h e update o f t h e
S C F has been done whenever a modification o f t h e
d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n c l u d e d i n t h e S C F h a s t a k e n place.
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.4.1.3, o n c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e
s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l v e r i f y a n y a d d i t i o n and/or
renewal o f materials used for the construction o f the h u l l
structure are documented w i t h i n t h e S C F list o f
materials.
a d a
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Appendix 1.4
F O R M O FO W N E R ' S I N S P E C T I O N
REPORT
:
Ship
Name:
,
OWNER'S
INSPECTION
R E P O R T Structural
condition
/
F o r Tank/Hold
No.:
/Decfc
/Side:
G r a d e of
/Bottom:
steel:
/Long.bhd:
Defects/Elements
Cracks
Buckles
Corrosion
Coating condition
Pitting
/
Mod./Repair
Deck
Bottom
Side

Long,
bulkheads

Transv.
bulkheads
:
R e p a i r s c a r r i e d out due to:
, :
Thickness
measurements
c a r r i e d out,
dates:
:
Results
in g e n e r a l :
:
Overdue
surveys:
:
O u t s t a n d i n g conditions
of
class:
Comments:
/Date of
inspection:
/Inspected by:
/Signature:
1.5 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
1.5.1 G e n e r a l .
1.5.1.1 T h e procedure 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 s
given i n Appendix 2 and i n the 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 Ships H u l l s .
1.5.1.2 T h e f i r m engaged i n thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
s h a l l participate i n t h e s u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g t o b e
held prior t o survey.
1.5.1.3 T h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n
t h e areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y s s h a l l b e carried o u t
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h these close-up s u r v e y s .
1.5.1.4 I n a l l cases t h e e x t e n t o f t h e thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t as t o represent t h e
actual average c o n d i t i o n .
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 Thickness measurements o n ships shall b e
See circular 835
carried o u t b y the T M F i r m s recognized b y the Register, o r
subject t o special consideration b y R H O , b y a n y A C S
I A C S member.
T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e T M F i r m r e c o g n i t i o n are
specified i n S e c t i o n 7 o f P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " .
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
See circular 835
prepared. T h e r e p o r t s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n
l o c a t i o n o f m e a s u r e m e n t s , thicknesses measured, as w e l l
as t h e r e l e v a n t as-built thicknesses. F u r t h e r m o r e , t h e
r e p o r t s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e date o f c a r r y i n g o u t t h e
measurements, type o f equipment used f o r measurements, names o f personnel a n d their qualification. T h e
r e p o r t s h a l l b e s i g n e d b y t h e operator w h o h a s carried o u t
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t
report shall also meet the principles stated i n A p p e n d i x 2-1
to these 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 thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t a n d certify t h e c o v e r page w i t h
signature a n d stamp.
1.6 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 20)
1.6.1 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
t h e q u a l i t y o f surveys. 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 size
o f ships a n d scope o f s u r v e y s f o r ships n o t e d b e l o w , i t i s
m o r e effective t o h a v e m o r e t h a n o n e s u r v e y o r e x a m i n e
t h e r e q u i r e d spaces, h o l d s o r t a n k s a n d t o p r o v i d e m u t u a l
support a n d c o n s u l t a t i o n d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y s i n r e c o m m e n d i n g repairs a n d actions r e q u i r e d f o r c o n d i t i o n s o f
class/recommendations. O n t h e E S P ships 2 0 0 0 0 tones
d e a d w e i g h t a n d a b o v e , starting w i t h t h e t h i r d special
survey, a l l special a n d i n t e r m e d i a t e h u l l c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
s u r v e y s s h a l l b e carried o u t b y a t least t w o e x c l u s i v e
s u r v e y o r s . O n b u l k carriers 1 0 0 0 0 0 d e a d w e i g h t a n d
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a b o v e o f s i n g l e s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n (large-capacity b u l k
carriers a r e d e t e r m i n e d as b u l k carriers 1 0 0 0 0 0 deadw e i g h t a n d a b o v e ) b e t w e e n 1 0 a n d 1 5 years o f age,
i n t e r m e d i a t e h u l l c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y s s h a l l b e performed b y t w o exclusive surveyors .
T h i s requires that, a t 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 s i m u l t a n e o u s l y o n b o a r d t o j o i n t l y p e r f o r m
the required surveys.
T h o u g h each a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r i s n o t r e q u i r e d t o
p e r f o r m a l l aspects o f t h e r e q u i r e d survey, t h e y a r e
r e q u i r e d t o c o n s u l t w i t h each o t h e r a n d t o d o j o i n t o v e r a l l
a n d close-up s u r v e y s t o t h e e x t e n t necessary t o d e t e r m i n e
t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e ship. T h e scope o f these s u r v e y s
s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t f o r t h e s u r v e y o r s t o agree o n actions
r e q u i r e d t o c o m p l e t e t h e s u r v e y w i t h respect t o r e n e w a l s ,
repairs, a n d o t h e r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o r c o n d i t i o n s o f
class. E a c h s u r v e y o r i s r e q u i r e d t o c o - s i g n t h e s u r v e y
r e p o r t o r indicate t h e i r concurrence i n a n e q u i v a l e n t
m a n n e r . T h e o n b o a r d attendance o f t w o s u r v e y o r s t o t h e
R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e s u r v e y report.
The 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
w i t h t h e provisions o f A n n e x 33 t o t h e Guidelines
( I A C S P R 19);
.2 leakage testing o f t a n k s ;
.3 repairs carried o u t i n association w i t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
or special h u l l classification s u r v e y s , t h e scope o f w h i c h
h a v e b e e n agreed u p o n b y t h e r e q u i r e d t w o s u r v e y o r s
d u r i n g t h e course o f t h e s u r v e y s .
O n d o u b l e o r d u a l class s h i p s , i f a r e l e v a n t
agreement is a v a i l a b l e , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t f o r t w o e x c l u s i v e
s u r v e y o r s m a y b e f u l f i l l e d b y h a v i n g o n e s u r v e y o r attend
from each classification society.
1
1.7 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 CSR BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS
1.7.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
T h e present r e q u i r e m e n t s o n l y a p p l y t o ships b u i l t
u n d e r t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r 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 b u i l t u n d e r 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 s e 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 a g e a n d structural
elements concerned.
' T w o h u l l surveyors shall b e i n v o l v e d i n such intermediate/

special s u r v e y s w h o are c o m p e t e n t a t least i n intermediate/special
s u r v e y s subject t o t h e t y p e o f s u r v e y a n d ages o f t h e ship, a t t h a t
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y o f t h e ship w i t h ages above 15 years o l d , s h a l l b e
carried o u t b y t w o h u l l s u r v e y o r s c o m p e t e n t i n special s u r v e y s .
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1.7.2 N u m b e r o f m e a s u r e m e n t s .
Considering the extent o f thickness measurements
according t o t h e different structural elements o f t h e ship
a n d s u r v e y s (special, i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d a n n u a l ) , t h e
l o c a t i o n s o f t h e p o i n t s t o b e m e a s u r e d are g i v e n f o r t h e
m o s t i m p o r t a n t i t e m s o f t h e structure.
1.7.3 L o c a t i o n s o f m e a s u r e m e n t s .
Tables 1.7.1 a n d 1.7.2 p r o v i d e e x p l a n a t i o n s and/or
interpretations f o r t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f those r e q u i r e m e n t s
i n d i c a t e d i n t h e present R u l e s , w h i c h refer t o b o t h
systematic t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f i t e m s related t o
t h e g l o b a l h u l l g i r d e r strength a n d specific m e a s u r e m e n t s
connected t o close-up s u r v e y s .
F i g s . 5.2.1 t o 5.3.11 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n 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 S h i p s H u l l s are p r o v i d e d t o
facilitate t h e e x p l a n a t i o n s and/or interpretations g i v e n i n
Tables 1.7.1 a n d 1.7.2.
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Table
1.7.1
Interpretations o f requirements for t h e locations a n d n u m b e r o f points to b e m 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
Selected plates o n deck p l a t i n g , t a n k "Selected" m e a n s a t least a single p o i n t o n o n e o u t o f three

t o p ( i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g ) , b o t t o m plates, t o b e c h o s e n o n representative areas o f average
p l a t i n g a n d w i n d - a n d - w a t e r strakes c o r r o s i o n
A l l deck, t a n k t o p ( i n n e r b o t t o m ) A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate t o b e t a k e n either at each 1/4
a n d b o t t o m plates a n d w i n d - a n d - e x t r e m i t y o f p l a t e o r a t representative areas o f average
corrosion
w a t e r strakes
T r a n s v e r s e section
A transverse s e c t i o n includes a l l l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s s u c h as
p l a t i n g , 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 ,
i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r side p l a t i n g , l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s
a n d b o t t o m p l a t i n g i n t o p w i n g tanks, etc
A l l cargo h o l d h a t c h covers a n d I n c l u d i n g plates a n d stiffeners

coamings
Locations
Appendix
5.2.2.2 o f
Thickness
Hulls
o f points are given i n

2 a n d Figs. 5.2.2.1 a n d
the I n s t r u c t i o n o n R e s i d u a l
Measurements o f Ships
Locations o f points are given i n

A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5.3.10 o f t h e
Instruction o n Residual Thickness
M e a s u r e m e n t s o f Ships H u l l s
T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n o f deck p l a t i n g T w o single p o i n t s o n each deck plate ( t o be t a k e n either at each

outside l i n e o f cargo h a t c h openings 1/4 e x t r e m i t y o f plate o r a t representative areas o f average
c o r r o s i o n ) b e t w e e n t h e ship sides a n d h a t c h c o a m i n g s i n t h e
transverse s e c t i o n concerned
A l l deck p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r deck
structure inside line o f hatch
openings b e t w e e n cargo h o l d
hatches
" A l l deck p l a t i n g " m e a n s at least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate t o b e

t a k e n either a t each 1/4 e x t r e m i t y o f plate o r at representative
areas o f average c o r r o s i o n
" U n d e r deck structure": at each s h o r t l o n g i t u d i n a l girder: three
p o i n t s f o r w e b p l a t i n g ( f o r w a r d / m i d d l e / a f t ) , single p o i n t f o r
face plate, o n e p o i n t f o r w e b p l a t i n g a n d o n e p o i n t f o r face
p l a t i n g o f transverse b e a m i n w a y . A t each e n d o f transverse
beams, o n e p o i n t f o r w e b p l a t i n g a n d o n e p o i n t f o r face p l a t i n g
Areas o f measurements are s h o w n i n

T a b l e 5 . 2 . 4 . 1 . L o c a t i o n s o f p o i n t s are
g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5.3.11 o f
the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Measurements o f Shins Hulls
/
h
!
"T,
1
L>
"
Selected side s h e l l frames i n cargo Includes side s h e l l f r a m e , upper a n d l o w e r e n d attachments a n d

adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g . 2 5 p e r cent o f frames: o n e o u t o f f o u r
holds
frames s h a l l p r e f e r a b l y b e chosen t h r o u g h o u t t h e cargo h o l d
l e n g t h o n each side. 5 0 p e r cent o f frames: o n e o u t o f t w o
frames s h a l l p r e f e r a b l y b e chosen t h r o u g h o u t t h e cargo h o l d
l e n g t h o n each side. "Selected frames" m e a n s at least 3 frames
o n each side o f cargo h o l d s

given i n Appendix 2 and Figs. 5.3.4.1,
5.3.4.2 a n d 5.3.6 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n
Residual Thickness Measurements o f
Ships H u l l s
N o t e : T h e gauging pattern for web
p l a t i n g s h a l l be a three p o i n t p a t t e r n f o r
zones , a n d D , a n d a t w o p o i n t
pattern for zone B . I f the w e b plating
has i n t e n s i v e g e n e r a l c o r r o s i o n t h e n t h i s
p a t t e r n s h a l l b e expanded t o a five p o i n t
pattern
T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n cargo h o l d s Includes b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g , stiffeners a n d girders, i n c l u d i n g

i n t e r n a l structure o f upper a n d l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted. T w o
selected b u l k h e a d s : o n e s h a l l b e the b u l k h e a d b e t w e e n t h e t w o
f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d s a n d the second m a y b e chosen i n o t h e r
positions

O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n each T h i s m e a n s t h a t t h e close-up s u r v e y a n d related thickness

m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n o n e side o f t h e b u l k h e a d ;
cargo h o l d
the side s h a l l b e chosen b a s e d o n t h e o u t c o m e o f t h e o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f b o t h sides. I n t h e e v e n t o f doubt, the s u r v e y o r t o t h e
R e g i s t e r m a y also r e q u i r e ( p o s s i b l y p a r t i a l ) close-up s u r v e y o n
the o t h e r side

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Table
Item
Interpretation
1.7.1
continued
T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n o n e I n c l u d e s b u l k h e a d a n d s t i f f e n i n g systems.
topside, h o p p e r a n d d o u b l e b o t t o m T h e ballast t a n k s h a l l b e c h o s e n based o n t h e h i s t o r y o f
b a l l a s t i n g a m o n g t h o s e p r o n e t o h a v e t h e m o s t severe
ballast t a n k
conditions

Appendix 2 and Fig. 5.3.8 o f the
T r a n s v e r s e w e b s i n ballast t a n k s

Table 5.2.4.1. Locations o f points are
g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g s . 5.2.2.2,
5.3.6 o f the I n s t r u c t i o n o n R e s i d u a l
Thickness Measurements o f Ships
Hulls
I n c l u d e s w e b p l a t i n g , face plates, stiffeners a n d associated

plating and longitudinals.
O n e o f t h e representative t a n k s o f each t y p e ( i . e . topside o r
h o p p e r o r side t a n k ) s h a l l be c h o s e n i n the f o r w a r d part
' D e s p i t e I A C S interpretations the 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 be m e a s u r e d s h a l l be n o t less t h a n those d e f i n e d i n the I n s t r u c t i o n o n

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 H u l l s .
T a b l e 1.7.2
Interpretations o f r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r the locations a n d n u m b e r o f points to b e m e a s u r e d f o r C S R oil t a n k e r s (double skin)
Item
Interpretation
Selected plates
"Selected" m e a n s a t least a single p o i n t o n o n e o u t o f three

plates, t o b e c h o s e n o n representative areas o f average
corrosion.
A l l deck, b o t t o m plates a n d w i n d - A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate t o b e t a k e n e i t h e r at each 1/4

a n d - w a t e r strakes
e x t r e m i t y o f p l a t e o r a t representative areas o f average
corrosion
T r a n s v e r s e section
Transverse rings
ballast t a n k s
M e a s u r e m e n t s t o be 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 s u c h as
p l a t i n g , 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 ,
longitudinal bulkheads, inner b o t t o m and hopper
O n e p o i n t t o b e t a k e n o n each plate. B o t h w e b a n d flange t o b e
m e a s u r e d o n l o n g i t u d i n a l s , i f applicable
F o r tankers o l d e r t h a n 1 0 years o f age:
w i t h i n 0, ( w h e r e D is t h e ship's m o u l d e d depth) o f the deck
a n d b o t t o m a t each transverse section t o b e m e a s u r e d , e v e r y
l o n g i t u d i n a l a n d g i r d e r s h a l l b e 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 p l a t e s h a l l be m e a s u r e d a t o n e p o i n t b e t w e e n
longitudinals
2
Locations
Appendix
5.2.5.2 o f
Thickness
Hulls
o f points are given i n

2 a n d Figs. 5.2.5.1 a n d
the I n s t r u c t i o n o n R e s i d u a l
Measurements o f Ships
i n c a r g o a n d A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate i n a staggered p a t t e r n a n d t w o

p o i n t s o n t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g flange w h e r e applicable
M i n i m u m f o u r p o i n t s o n the first plate b e l o w deck
A d d i t i o n a l p o i n t s i n w a y o f c u r v e d parts
A t least o n e p o i n t o n each o f t w o stiffeners b e t w e e n stringers/
l o n g i t u d i n a l girders

A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5.3.7.2 o f t h e
T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n cargo tanks A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate

M i n i m u m f o u r p o i n t s o n the first plate b e l o w m a i n deck
A t least o n e p o i n t o n e v e r y t h i r d stiffener t o b e t a k e n b e t w e e n
each stringer
A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate o f stringers a n d girders, a n d
t w o p o i n t s o n t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g flange
Additional points i n w a y o f curved part
T w o p o i n t s o f each d i a p h r a g m p l a t e o f stools i f fitted

A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5.3.3.1 o f the
T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n b a l l a s t A t least f o u r p o i n t s o n plates b e t w e e n s t r i n g e r s / l o n g i t u d i n a l
tanks
girders, o r p e r plate i f stringers/girders n o t fitted
A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate o f stringers a n d girders, a n d
t w o p o i n t s o n t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g flange
Additional points i n w a y o f curved part
A t least o n e p o i n t o n t w o stiffeners b e t w e e n each stringer/
longitudinal girder

A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5.3.3.2 o f t h e
Adjacent structural members
O n adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s o n e p o i n t p e r plate a n d o n e
p o i n t o n e v e r y t h i r d stiffener/ l o n g i t u d i n a l
' D e s p i t e I A C S interpretations the 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 be m e a s u r e d s h a l l be n o t less t h a n those d e f i n e d i n the I n s t r u c t i o n o n

" 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 a n d deck transverse ( d e f i n i t i o n f r o m C S R ) .
2
i s total corrosion addition, i n m m , defined i n the C o m m o n

S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k Carriers o r i n t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o r O i l Tankers;
i s m e a s u r e d thickness, i n m m , o n o n e i t e m , i . e . average
thickness o n one i t e m using the various measurements taken
o n this s a m e i t e m .
1.8 A C C E P T A N C E C R I T E R I A
1.8.1 G e n e r a l .
1.8.1.1 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 , t h e acceptance c r i t e r i a are according t o
C h a p t e r 13 o f t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k
Carriers a n d S e c t i o n 1 2 o f t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s
f o r D o u b l e H u l l O i l T a n k e r s ( w h i c h i s applicable) as
specified i n 1.8.2, 1.8.3 a n d 1.8.4 g i v e n b e l o w .
1.8.1.2 F o r ships 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
S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s , t h e acceptance c r i t e r i a are according t o
t h e 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 s t r u c t u r a l elements concerned, e.g I A C S
U R S 3 1 f o r side s h e l l frames.
1.8.2 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.
1.8.2.1 S i d e structures o f C S R b u l k carriers.
I f p i t t i n g 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 Struc
tural 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
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-3 o f A p p e n d i x 2 ) , thickness measure
ments shall b e p e r f o r m e d t o check t h e extent o f p i t t i n g
corrosion. T h e 15 per cent intensity is based u p o n p i t t i n g o r
g r o o v i n g o n o n l y one side o f the plate.
I n cases w h e r e p i t t i n g is exceeding 15 p e r cent, as
defined above, a n area o f 3 0 0 m m diameter o r m o r e (or,
w h e r e this i s impracticable o n the frame flange o r the side
shell, hopper t a n k plating o r topside t a n k plating attached t o
the side frame, equivalent rectangular area), at t h e m o s t
pitted part, shall b e cleaned t o bare m e t a l , and the thickness
measured i n w a y o f the f i v e deepest pits w i t h i n the cleaned
area. T h e least thickness measured i n w a y o f a n y o f these
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 p i t s
or grooves is equal to:
7 5 p e r cent o f t h e as-built thickness, i n t h e f r a m e a n d
e n d brackets w e b s a n d flanges;
7 0 p e r cent o f the as-built thickness, i n the side shell,
hopper t a n k a n d topside t a n k plating attached t o t h e each
side frame, o v e r a w i d t h u p t o 3 0 m m from each side o f i t
1.8.2.2 O t h e r structures o f C S R b u l k carriers a n d a l l
structures o f C S R d o u b l e 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 a n y i n d i v i d u a l m e a s u r e m e n t s h a l l m e e t
t h e lesser o f t h e f o l l o w i n g criteria:
m
0,l{t -buih
tren
Uol add),
as
m m
',
111111
141
1.8.3 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.
1.8.3.1 P r o v i d e d that t h e o v e r a l l corroded h e i g h t o f
t h e edge c o r r o s i o n o f t h e flange, o r w e b i n t h e case o f flat
bar stiffeners, is less t h a n 2 5 p e r cent, refer 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 b r e a d t h o r w e b
h e i g h t , as applicable, t h e m e a s u r e d thickness, t , s h a l l
m e e t t h e lesser o f t h e f o l l o w i n g criteria:
m
0 , 7 (tas-built
tren
t v o l add),
m
1111
1.8.3.2 T h e average m e a s u r e d thickness across t h e

breadth 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 for D o u b l e
H u l l O i l T a n k e r s ( w h i c h i s applicable).
1.8.3.3 P l a t e edges a t o p e n i n g s f o r m a n h o l e s ,
lightening holes etc. m a y b e b e l o w t h e m i n i m u m
thickness g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 13 o f t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l
R u l e s f o r B u l k Carriers o r S e c t i o n 1 2 o f t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules for Double H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h is
applicable) p r o v i d e d that:
t h e m a x i m u m e x t e n t o f t h e 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 C h a p t e r 13 o f t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers o r Section 1 2 o f the
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), from t h e o p e n i n g edge i s n o t m o r e
t h a n 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e smallest d i m e n s i o n o f t h e o p e n i n g
a n d does n o t exceed 1 0 0 m m ;
r o u g h o r u n e v e n edges m a y b e c r o p p e d - b a c k
p r o v i d e d that t h e m a x i m u m d i m e n s i o n o f t h e o p e n i n g
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
Uen 1 m m .
1.8.4 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.
1.8.4.1 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 cent 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 s h a l l m e e t t h e lesser o f
t h e f o l l o w i n g criteria:
m
0 , 7 5 (tas-built
tren 0,5
t v o l add),
1111
mm,
b u t s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t = 6 m m .
1.8.4.2 S t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s w i t h areas o f g r o o v i n g
greater t h a n those i n 1.8.4.1 a b o v e s h a l l b e assessed
based o n t h e c r i t e r i a f o r general c o r r o s i o n as d e f i n e d i n
C h a p t e r 13 o f t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k
Carriers o r Section 1 2 o f the C o m m o n Structural R u l e s f o r
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 the plating/stiffener.
m
w h e r e tas-buitt is as-built t h i c k n e s s o f t h e m e m b e r , i n m m ;
Koi add i s v o l u n t a r y t h i c k n e s s a d d i t i o n ; thickness, i n m m , v o l u n t a r i l y
a d d e d as t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s e x t r a m a r g i n f o r c o r r o s i o n w a s t a g e
i n addition t o t \
t ^ , i s renewal thickness; m i n i m u m allowable thickness, i n m m ,
b e l o w w h i c h renewal o f structural members shall b e carried out,
and defined i n Chapter 13 o f the C o m m o n Structural Rules for
B u l k Carriers o r Section 1 2 o f the C o m m o n Structural R u l e s for
D o u b l e H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h i s applicable);
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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 carried o u t
at t h e d u e dates.
2.2.2.1.2 A l l cargo t a n k s , ballast 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 u m p r o o m s , p i p e t u n n e l s , coffer
2.1 G E N E R A L
d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo t a n k s , decks a n d
outer h u l l shall be examined, and 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 s a n d testing
2.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
2.1.1.1 T h e present r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l self- r e q u i r e d b y 2.2.4 a n d 2.2.5, t o ensure that t h e structural
p r o p e l l e d o i l t a n k e r s , as d e f i n e d i n C h a p t e r 1 . 1 , i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n s effective. T h e e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e
sufficient t o discover substantial c o r r o s i o n , s i g n i f i c a n t
e x c e p t i n g d o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers.
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 d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, d a m a g e s o r o t h e r s t r u c t u r a l
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo t a n k s , d e t e r i o r a t i o n .
p u m p r o o m s , cofferdams, p i p e t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces
2.2.2.1.3 C a r g o p i p i n g o n deck, i n c l u d i n g crude o i l
w i t h i n t h e c a r g o area a n d a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s . T h e w a s h i n g p i p i n g , a n d cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g i n t h e t a n k s
r e q u i r e m e n t s a l s o a p p l y t o s u r v e y o f m a c h i n e r y , 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
electrical e q u i p m e n t a n d systems. T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested u n d e r w o r k i n g pressure t o a t t e n d i n g
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e classification r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n s u r v e y o r ' s satisfaction t o ensure that t h e i r tightness a n d
P a r t I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory. Special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e
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 g i v e n t o ballast p i p i n g i n cargo t a n k s a n d a n y cargo
e x t e n t o f e x a m i n a t i o n , thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d t a n k p i p i n g i n ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces. A t that t h e
testing. T h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e extended w h e n substantial s u r v e y o r s s h a l l b e advised o n a l l occasions w h e n t h i s
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 p i p i n g , i n c l u d i n g v a l v e s a n d fittings a r e o p e n d u r i n g
repair periods a n d c a n b e e x a m i n e d i n t e r n a l l y .
a n a d d i t i o n a l close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
2.2.2.2 D r y d o c k survey.
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 i n c l u d e d i n t o t h i s S e c t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k is a part o f the special survey.
accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P a r t T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness measure
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
ments, as applicable, o f the l o w e r portions o f the cargo a n d
ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
2.1.2 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 Chapter 1.1. applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t already
performed. T h e scope o f d r y dock survey is specified i n
2.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e p r o v i s i o n s applicable t o repairs o f h u l l struc Chapter 2.5 o f Part " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
tures a r e g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 1.2.
N o t e . L o w e r p o r t i o n s o f t h e cargo a n d ballast t a n k s a r e
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 .
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w t h e l i g h t ballast w a t e r l i n e .
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 ,
2.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
a n n u a l o r o t h e r s u r v e y s h a v i n g t h e scope o f t h e f o r e g o i n g
ones, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas
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
w h e r e close-up s u r v e y s are r e q u i r e d , s h a l l b e carried o u t 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 cargo tanks s h a l l b e
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h close-up surveys.
examined.
A ballast t a n k s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s
where:
.1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g w a s n o t applied from
time o f construction; o r
.2 a soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied; o r
.3 substantial 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
2.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
.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 less
2.2.1.1 T h e procedure f o r assigning p e r i o d o f class
d u r i n g special s u r v e y s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e applicable t h a n G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d 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
r e q u i r e m e n t s l i s t e d i n C h a p t e r 2.4, P a r t " S u r v e y not r e n e w e d t o t h e satisfaction o f t h e s u r v e y o r .
Schedule a n d Scope".
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 , as
d e e m e d necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r .
2.2.2 S c o p e .
2.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
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 spaces
2.2.2.1.1 Scope 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 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 s h a l l b e carried o u t a t each special s u r v e y .
a n d checks t o ensure that t h e h u l l a n d t h e related p i p i n g ,
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 close-up
as d e f i n e d 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 s u r v e y s a t special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 2.2.3.2.
fit for 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
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 close-up
5 years t o b e assigned, subject t o p r o p e r m a i n t e n a n c e survey, as d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g i n t o account t h e
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Table
2.2.3.2
M i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s t o close-up s u r v e y s a t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s , c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s a n d s i m i l a r s h i p s
age ^ 5
5 < a g e ^ 10
10 < a g e ^ 15
and subsequent
a g e > 15
(A) O n e w e b f r a m e ring i n
a ballast w i n g tank, i fany,
or a cargo w i n g tank used
primarily f o r water ballast.
(B) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n
a cargo o i l tank
(D) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d
in a ballast tank
in a cargo oil w i n g tank
i n a cargo o i l centre t a n k
(A) A l l w e b f r a m e rings i n a b a l l a s t w i n g t a n k , i f
any, o r a cargo w i n g tank used primarily for water
ballast
(B) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n e a c h o f t h e r e m a i n i n g
ballast tanks, i f a n y
(B) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n a c a r g o w i n g t a n k
(B) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n t w o c a r g o c e n t r e t a n k s
( Q B o t h transverse bulkheads i n a w i n g ballast
tank, i f any, o r a cargo wing tank used primarily
for water ballast
(D) 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 r e m a i n i n g
ballast tank
(D) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n a c a r g o o i l w i n g
tank
(D) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n t w o
cargo centre tanks
(A) A l l w e b f r a m e rings 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 rings i n a c a r g o
wing 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 f r a m e rings i n e a c h r e m a i n i n g
cargo w i n g t a n k (refer also t o
N o t e 2)
( Q A l ltransverse bulkheads i n all
cargo a n d ballast tanks
(E) A r n i n i m u m o f 30 p e r c e n t o f d e c k
and bottom transverses, including
adjacent structural m e m b e r s i n each
cargo centre t a n k
(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 s p e c i a l s u r v e y N o . 3.
Additional transverses
included, a s deemed
necessary
b ythe
surveyor
N o t e s : 1 . (A) t o (F) a r e a r e a s o f t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y , i n c l u d i n g :
(A) - c o m p l e t e t r a n s v e r s e w e b f r a m e ring, i n c l u d i n g a d j a c e n t s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ;
(B) - d e c k t r a n s v e r s e , i n c l u d i n g a d j a c e n t d e c k s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ;
( Q - transverse b u l k h e a d complete, including girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
(D) - t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d l o w e r p a r t , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d a d j a c e n t s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ;
(E) - d e c k a n d b o t t o m t r a n s v e r s e s , i n c l u d i n g a d j a c e n t s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ;
(F) - a d d i t i o n a l c o m p l e t e t r a n s v e r s e w e b f r a m e ring.
2. T h e 3 0 p e r c e n t s h a l l b e r o u n d e d u p t o t h e n e x t w h o l e i n t e g e r .
3. T h e a r r a n g e m e n t o f a r e a s (A) t o (F) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s a n d c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s i s s h o w n i n F i g s . 2.2.3.2-1 a n d 2.2.3.2-2.
Typical transverse
section
Areas (A), (B) and (E)
for close-up
survey
Typical transverse
section
Areas (A), (B) and (E)
for close-up
survey
V> ! ! ' I , ! I I
T T I T T T T H S T T T
I I I
T
I I I I I I I
G i r d e r ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Typical
transverse
bulkhead
Areas (C) and (D)
for close-up
survey
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Typical
transverse
bulkhead
Areas (C) and (D)
for close-up
survey
Girder
system
F i g . 2.2.3.2-1
A r e a s (A), (B), ( Q , (D) a n d (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
o f combination carriers
F i g . 2.2.3.2-2
A r e a s ( A \ (B), ( Q , (D) a n d (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
o f combination carriers
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m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e t a n k s u n d e r survey, 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 o t e c 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 t a n k s h a v i n g s t r u c t u r a l 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 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 ;
.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
reduced scantlings due 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
system.
2.2.3.4 F o r areas 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 c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f close-up s u r v e y s
according t o T a b l e 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 thickness
measurements at special survey are given i n
Table 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
T a b l e 2 . 2 . 4 . 2 , a n d m a y b e a d d i t i o n a l l y specified i n t h e
Survey P r o g r a m m e required i n 1.3.1. These 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 b e f o r e t h e
s u r v e y is credited as c o m p l e t e d . 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 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 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
h a v e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n .
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 thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s , as d e e m e d necessary.
2.2.4.4 F o r areas 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 m e a s u r e m e n t s according t o T a b l e 2 . 2 . 4 . 1 m a y
b e specially considered.
2.2.4.5 T r a n s v e r s e sections s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
t h e largest reductions a r e suspected t o o c c u r o r a r e
r e v e a l e d from deck p l a t i n g m e a s u r e m e n t s .
2.2.4.6 I n cases w h e r e t w o o r three sections s h a l l be
measured, at least o n e s h a l l i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n
0,5L a m i d s h i p s .
I n case o f o i l tankers 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
L i n e s i n f o r c e ) o f m o r e t h a n 1 0 years o f age, t h e
procedure o f s a m p l e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s g i v e n i n
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 1 s h a l l be used 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 s t r e n g t h as r e q u i r e d 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 requirements f o r ballast tank testing at special survey are g i v e n i n 2.2.5.3 and Table 2.2.5.1.
T h e m i n i m u m requirements f o r cargo t a n k testing at special
survey are g i v e n i n 2.2.5.4 and Table 2.2.5.1.
C a r g o t a n k t e s t i n g carried o u t b y t h e ship's c r e w
u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e m a s t e r m a y b e accepted b y t h e
surveyor to the Register provided the f o l l o w i n g condit i o n s are c o m p l i e d w i t h :
.1 a t a n k testing procedure has b e e n s u b m i t t e d b y t h e
s h i p o w n e r a n d agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r p r i o r t o t h e
testing b e i n g carried out. T h e p r o c e d u r e r e v i e w is subject
to the R S B r a n c h Office for in-service supervision;
.2 t h e satisfactory results o f t h e testing is recorded i n
t h e ship l o g b o o k . F u r t h e r m o r e , there i s n o r e c o r d o f
leakage, d i s t o r t i o n o r substantial c o r r o s i o n t h a t w o u l d
affect t h e s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y o f t h e t a n k ;
.3 t h e t a n k t e s t i n g has b e e n s a t i s f a c t o r i l y carried o u t
w i t h i n special s u r v e y w i n d o w n o t m o r e t h a n 3 m o n t h s
p r i o r t o t h e date o f t h e s u r v e y o n w h i c h t h e o v e r a l l o r
close-up s u r v e y is c o m p l e t e d ;
.4 the internal and external condition o f the tanks and
associated structure are f o u n d satisfactory b y the surveyor t o
the Register at the time o f the overall and close-up survey.
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 testing, as
2.2.5.3 B o u n d a r i e s o f ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e tested
w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d t o the t o p o f a i r pipes.
2.2.5.4 T e s t i n g o f t h e cargo t a n k b o u n d a r i e s s h a l l be
carried o u t w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d 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 .
T a b l e 2.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements to thickness measurements at special surveys o f oil tankers, combination carriers a n d similar ships
age ^ 5
5 < age ^ 1 0
1. Suspect areas
1. Suspect areas
2 . O n e section o f deck plating f o r 2 . W i t h i n t h e cargo area:
the foil b e a m o f the ship w i t h i n . 1 each deck p l a t e
the cargo area ( i n w a y o f aballast .2 o n e transverse s e c t i o n
tank, i f any, o r a cargo tank used
p r i m a r i l y for water ballast)
3. Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes
outside t h e cargo area
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r general 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
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 p a t t e r n o f those structural
structural m e m b e r s subject t o m e m b e r s subject t o close-up s u r v e y
close-up s u r v e y according t o according t o T a b l e 2 . 2 . 3 . 2
Table 2.2.3.2
1
10 < age S 1 5
a n d subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas
2 . W i t h i n the cargo area:
.1 each deck plate
.2 t w o transverse sections
.3 a l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes
1. Suspect areas
2 . W i t h i n t h e cargo area:
. 1 each deck p l a t e
.2 three transverse sections
.3 each b o t t o m p l a t e
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l
assessment and recording o f corros i o n p a t t e r n o f those structural
members subject t o close-up
survey according to Table 2.2.3.2
3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes, 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
assessment a n d recording o f
corrosion pattern o f those structural
members subject to close-up survey
according to Table 2.2.3.2
A t least o n e section s h a l l i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n 0 , 5 i a m i d s h i p s .
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T a b l e 2.2.4.2
R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r extent o f thickness measurements at those areas o f substantial corrosion.
Special survey o f oil tankers, combination carriers a n d the similar ships within the cargo t a n k length
Structural m e m b e r
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 girders a n d brackets
1.4 B o t t o m transverse 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 girders a n d brackets
2.4 D e c k transverse w e b s
M i n i m u m o f 3 b a y s across t a n k i n c l u d i n g aft b a y
Measurements around and under all bell mouths
M i n i m u m o f 3 l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n each b a y w h e r e
b o t t o m plating is measured
A t fore a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d b r a c k e t toes a n d
i n centre o f t a n k s
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n f o r each p a n e l b e t w e e n
longitudinals and webs
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s i n l i n e across f l a n g e a n d
3 measurements o n vertical web
Vertical line o f single measurements o n w e b
p l a t i n g w i t h o n e m e a s u r e m e n t b e t w e e n each
p a n e l stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f t h r e e
m e a s u r e m e n t s . T w o m e a s u r e m e n t s across
& c e flat. 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o n g i r d e r / b u l k h e a d
brackets
3 w e b s i n b a y s w h e r e b o t t o m p l a t i n g i s m e a s u r e d , 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 2 m area. S i n g l e
w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s at b o t h ends a n d m i d d l e
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n face flat
Where provided
Single measurements
2
T w o bands across t a n k
M i n i m u m o f three m e a s u r e m e n t s p e r plate
per band
M i n i m u m o f 3 l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n each o f t w o b a y s
3 measurements i n line vertically o n webs,
a n d 2 m e a s u r e m e n t s o n flange ( i f fitted)
A t fore a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d , b r a c k e t toes a n d 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 w e b
p a n e l stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f t h r e e
m e a s u r e m e n t s . T w o m e a s u r e m e n t s across
& c e flat. 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o n g i r d e r / b u l k h e a d
brackets
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s at m i d d l e 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t 2 m area. S i n g l e
a n d b o t h ends o f span
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n face flat
Where provided
Single measurements
2
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 strakes, a n d P l a t i n g b e t w e e n each 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 s t r i n g e r 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 strakes.
Plating between every 3rd pair o f longitudinals i n
s a m e 3 bays
3.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l s deckhead 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 others
E v e r y third longitudinal i n same 3 bays
3.5 L o n g i t u d i n a l s brackets
3.6 W e b frames a n d transverses
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 strakes, 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 (shelves,
platforms)
4.2 A l l o t h e r strakes
4.3 Strakes i n c o r r u g a t e d b u l k h e a d s
4.4 Stiffeners
4.5 B r a c k e t s
4.6 D e e p w e b s a n d girders
4.7 S t r i n g e r p l a t f o r m s
Single measurements
Single measurements
3 measurements across w e b and 1 measurement

o n flange
3 measurements across w e b and 1 measurement
o n flange
M i n i m u m o f three at t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f t a n k 5 p o i n t s p a t t e r n o v e r area o f b r a c k e t
i n same 3 bays
3 w e b s w i t h m i n i m u m o f 3 l o c a t i o n s o n each w e b , 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t 2 m area p l u s
i n c l u d i n g i n w a y o f cross t i e c o n n e c t i o n s
single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n w e b frame a n d cross
tie face flats
2
P l a t i n g b e t w e e n a p a i r o f stiffeners at three l o c a t i o n s 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r 1 m

approx. ' / i , Vi a n d % w i d t h o f t a n k .
length.
P l a t i n g b e t w e e n a p a i r o f stiffeners at m i d d l e l o c a t i o n S i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s
P l a t i n g f o r each change o f scantling at centre 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
a n d a t flange o r fabricated c o n n e c t i o n
M i n i m u m o f three t y p i c a l stiffeners
F o r web, 5 p o i n t pattern over span between
bracket connections ( 2 measurements across
w e b at each bracket connection, a n d one a t
centre o f span). F o r flange, single measurements
at each bracket toe and at centre o f span
M i n i m u m o f three at t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f t a n k 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r areas o f b r a c k e t
M e a s u r e m e n t s at t o e o f b r a c k e t a n d at centre o f span F o r w e b , 5 p o i n t pattern o v e r about 1 m
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s across & c e flat
A l l stringers w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s a t b o t h ends a n d 5 p o i n t pattern over 1 m o f area plus single
measurements near bracket toes and o n face flats
middle
2
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T a b l e 2.2.5.1
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 testing a t special s u r v e y o f oil t a n k e r s , ore/oil carriers a n d similar ships
age ^ 5
ago 5
A l l ballast t a n k b o u n d a r i e s
C a r g o t a n k boundaries facing ballast 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
2.2.6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , electrical e q u i p m e n t
and systems.
2 2 . 6 . 1 Special survey shall include scope o f annual
survey (refer t o 2.3.2.6), as w e l l as examinations, tests and
checks t o c o n f i r m that the relevant mechanical, electrical
equipment and 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 the n e w 5 year p e r i o d o f
class validity, p r o v i d e d t h e y are p r o p e r l y m a i n t a i n e d and
handled, and are periodically surveyed a t due dates.
2.2.6.2 P u m p s , fans 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
s y s t e m s , i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n , safety devices a n d o t h e r
e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems a r e subject t o
close-up 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 :
. 1 cargo a n d s t r i p p i n g systems;
.2 ballast s y s t e m ;
.3 a u t o m a t e d cargo c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
.4 i n e r t gas s y s t e m ;
.5 f i x e d f o a m fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g deck s y s t e m ;
.6 h y d r o c a r b o n gas 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 cargo h e a t i n g systems i n cargo t a n k s .
2.3.1 Schedule.
2.3.1.1 A n n u a l surveys shall be held 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 t h e i n i t i a l classification s u r v e y after c o n s t r u c t i o n
o r t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e last special survey.
2.3.2 S c o p e .
2.3.2.1 General.
T h e s u r v e y s h a l l 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 e n s u r i n g , 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 e q u i p m e n t 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 includes:
. 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;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f deck a n d b u l k h e a d sockets 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 decks includes:
. 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 f l a m e - a r r e s t i n g fittings;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f flame screens o n a i r pipes o f f u e l
and o i l tanks;
A l l cargo t a n k b u l k h e a d s
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f cargo, b u n k e r , v e n t i l a t i n g a n d v e n t
p i p i n g 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
p i p e l i n e sections a n d t h e i r e a r t h i n g .
2 . 3 . 2 . 4 S u r v e y o f cargo p u m p r o o m s a n d p i p e
t u n n e l s , 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 b u l k h e a d s f o r signs
o f o i l leakage o r fractures and, 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 electrical connections o f p i p e l i n e
sections a n d t h e i r e a r t h i n g ;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f vent systems, including a n
i n t e r l o c k o f cargo p u m p r o o m l i g h t i n g a n d a check o f
mechanical ventilating system operation.
2.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f ballast t a n k s .
2 . 3 . 2 . 5 . 1 E x a m i n a t i o n o f ballast t a n k s , w h e n r e q u i r e d , i s carried o u t as a consequence o f t h e results o f
special (refer t o 2.2.2.3.1) o r intermediate (refer
t o 2 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 2 ) s u r v e y . W h e n considered necessary 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, thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l be carried o u t . I f t h e results o f these
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s indicate that substantial c o r r o s i o n is f o u n d , t h e n t h e e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
s h a l l b e increased i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 2 . 2 . 4 . 2 .
T h e s e extended 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 before a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d .
Suspect areas d e t e r m i n e d at t h e 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 . 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 n t h e areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n d e t e r m i n e d a t t h e
previous surveys.
2 . 3 . 2 . 6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , electrical e q u i p m e n t
a n d systems.
2 . 3 . 2 . 6 . 1 Subject t o 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
testing are p u m p s , fans 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
e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems:
cargo a n d s t r i p p i n g systems;
ballast systems;
a u t o m a t e d cargo c o n t r o l systems;
h y d r o c a r b o n gas c o n c e n t r a t i o n c o n t r o l systems i n
pump rooms;
cargo h e a t i n g systems i n cargo t a n k s .
2.3.2.6.2 E x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t t o c o n f i r m
that p o t e n t i a l sources o f f i r e i n p u m p r o o m s o r n e a r b y are
m i s s i n g a n d ladders f o r access are i n fit c o n d i t i o n a n d
that a l l t h e electrical e q u i p m e n t i n p u m p r o o m s i s i n fit
condition and properly maintained.
2.3.2.6.3 S u r v e y o f i n e r t gas s y s t e m includes:

.1 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m that 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
c o r r o s i o n , o r gas o r l i q u i d leakage;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m that b o t h i n e r t gas 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 testing o f a scrubber r o o m v e n t i l a t i n g
system;
.4 check o f a deck w a t e r seal 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 carry-over;
.5 check 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 testing o f a l l r e m o t e l y operated a n d
a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d v a l v e s i n c l u d i n g i n e r t gas
shut-off valves;
.7 o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f soot b l o w e r s i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
.8 check, as f a r as practicable, i n c l u d i n g s i m u l a t i o n
o f c o n d i t i o n s , w h e n necessary, o f t h e f o l l o w i n g a l a r m
a n d safety devices o f t h e i n e r t gas s y s t e m :
h i g h o x y g e n c o n t e n t o f t h e i n e r t gas i n t h e i n e r t gas
supply main;
l o w pressure i n t h e i n e r t gas s u p p l y m a i n ;
l o w pressure i n the pipeline feeding the deck water seal;
h i g h gas t e m p e r a t u r e i n t h e i n e r t gas s u p p l y m a i n ;
l o w pressure o r l o w v e l o c i t y o f w a t e r f l o w ;
h i g h w a t e r l e v e l i n scrubber;
discontinuance o f i n e r t gas b l o w e r s o p e r a t i o n ;
failure o f p o w e r supply t o t h e automatic control system
for the gas regulating v a l v e a n d t o continuously indicating
and permanently recording devices f o r m o n i t o r i n g pressure
and 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 i n e r t gas s u p p l y m a i n ;
.9 check o f a n accuracy o f p o r t a b l e a n d f i x e d
equipment for measurements o f an oxygen concentration
w i t h u s e o f a c a l i b r a t i n g gas;
.10 check, i f practicable, o f the proper functioning o f the
inert gas system after the completion o f the above checks;
.11 e x a m i n a t i o n o f p i p i n g a n d fittings o f a f i x e d f o a m
fire extinguishing s y s t e m o n deck a n d i n p u m p rooms;
.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 testing o f spark
arresters o f exhaust systems o f m a i n , a u x i l i a r y a n d
e m e r g e n c y engines, s t e a m b o i l e r s 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.
2.4.2 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 scope o f t h e a n n u a l
s u r v e y defined i n C h a p t e r 2 . 3 , t h e scope o f i n t e r m e d i a t e
s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , depending o n t h e ship's age, t h e
requirements o f 2.4.2.2 t o 2.4.2.4.
2.4.2.1.2 F o r w e a t h e r decks, a n e x a m i n a t i o n , as f a r
as practicable, o f p i p i n g o f cargo, crude 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 s y s t e m , gas e x h a u s t i n g s y s t e m , o v e r f l o w c o n t r o l
system, bunker system, including a n d vent piping
systems, i n c l u d i n g gas e x h a u s t i n g appliances. 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 b o t h .
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 s h a l l 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 tankers 5 1 0 years 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 t o o i l tankers b e t w e e n
5 a n d 1 0 years o f age, i n c l u s i v e :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l ballast t a n k s .
W h e n considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r , t h i c k ness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d testing s h a l l b e carried o u t t o
confirm their structural integrity;
.2 a ballast t a n k s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d a t subsequent
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 has n o t b e e n a p p l i e d
from t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n ; o r
.2.2 a soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied; o r
.2.3 substantial 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 less t h a n
in G O O D condition and i t is n o t renewed t o the
satisfaction o f t h e s u r v e y o r .
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 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 .
2.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f o i l tankers 1 0 15 years 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 t o o i l tankers b e t w e e n
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 survey, w h i c h s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
t h e scope o f t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y as r e q u i r e d
i n C h a p t e r 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 t a n k s a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l strength e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e h u l l girder according
t o 2 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 1 are n o t r e q u i r e d , unless d e e m e d necessary b y
2.4 I N T E R M E D I A T E S U R V E Y
t h e attending s u r v e y o r ;
.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
c o m m e n c e d a t t h e second a n n u a l s u r v e y a n d progressed
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 carried o u t d u r i n g t h e succeeding y e a r w i t h a v i e w t o c o m p l e t i o n a t
the third annual survey;
either a t 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 s u r v e y s .
.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
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 intermediate 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
performed.
either a t 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 s u r v e y s .
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
2.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f o i l tankers o v e r 15 years o f age.
s u r v e y a n d special s u r v e y f o r s u r v e y s a n d thickness
T h e f o l l o w i n g shall apply t o o i l tankers over
15 years o f age:
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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 carried o u t i n
t h e scope o f t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y as r e q u i r e d
i n C h a p t e r 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 t a n k s a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r l o n g
i t u d i n a l strength e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r according
.2 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 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 y e a r w i t h a v i e w t o c o m p l e t i o n a t t h e t h i r d
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
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y s
a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r
p o r t i o n s o f cargo t a n k s a n d w a t e r ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e
m e n t s f o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s , unless a l r e a d y per
f o r m e d . T h e scope o f t h e d r y d o c k s u r v e y i s specified
i n C h a p t e r 2 . 5 , P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r p o r t i o n s o f cargo a n d ballast t a n k s are considered
t o b e t h e parts b e l o w t h e l i g h t ballast w a t e r l i n e .
2.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o preparations f o r

s u r v e y are g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 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 related t o a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
verification o f documentation o n board are given i n
C h a p t e r 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 related t o t h e procedures f o r

thickness measurements o f h u l l structures are g i v e n i n
Chapter 1.5.
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 E V A L U A T I O N
OF SURVEY
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 data a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e structural
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e 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 tankers 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 c u r r e n t 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 , 1 9 6 6 ) , t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d b y u s i n g 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 r e i n f o r c e d , 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 1 0 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 t h e ship's h u l l f o r o i l
tankers specified i n C h a p t e r 2 . 9 .
2.8.1.1.2 T h e f i n a l results o f 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 r e q u i r e d i n 2 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 1 , after r e n e w a l
o r 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
o u t as a r e s u l t o f i n i t i a l e v a l u a t i o n ) , s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d as
p a r t o f t h e s u r v e y r e p o r t (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 are s h o w n i n
A p p e n d i x 2.8 a n d considered i n t h e r e l e v a n t f o r m s 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 different
R e g i s t e r 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 each
p o r t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y . A l i s t o f i t e m s e x a m i n e d and/or
tested (pressure testing, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , e t c . )
a n d a n i n d i c a t i o n o f w h e t h e r t h e i t e m has b e e n credited,
shall be made available t o t h e next 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 b e s u b m i t t e d t o the s h i p o w n e r a n d k e p t o n b o a r d t h e
ship f o r reference a t future surveys. T h e 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 v e r i f i e d b y a d u l y authorised p e r s o n 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 t h i s S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f t h e
s u r v e y reports.
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Appendix 2.8
SURVEY REPORTING
T h e results o f t h e s u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r h u l l structures
a n d p i p i n g systems s h a l l b e stated i n t h e r e l e v a n t f o r m s
o f the Register documents considering t h e f o l l o w i n g
principles.
PRINCIPLES
N t e . A s a m i n i m u m , the identification o f locations o f close-up

s u r v e y a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e d e s c r i p t i o n o f
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s
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 partial survey is required, e.g. one w e b

frame ring/one deck transverse, the identification shall include
a location w i t h i n each tank b y reference t o frame numbers.
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 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 a n d f o r w h i c h t h e scope o f a close-up
1.1 T h e s u r v e y reports s h a l l b e generated 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 has b e e n specially
considered, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
f o l l o w i n g cases:
in connection w i t h commencement, continuation
2.5 T a n k s subject t o t a n k testing 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 p e r i o d i c a l ( a n n u a l , i n t e r m e d i a t e
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n deck, i n c l u d i n g crude o i l
a n d special) h u l l s u r v e y ;
w a s h i n g p i p i n g , a n d cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g w i t h i n
w h e n s t r u c t u r a l d a m a g e s / d e f e c t s h a v e b e e n cargo a n d ballast t a n k s , p u m p r o o m s , p i p e t u n n e l s 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 :
found;
examination including internal examination o f
w h e n repairs, r e n e w a l s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n
piping w i t h valves and fittings;
carried o u t ;
w h e n 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 v e b e e n
i m p o s e d o r deleted.
a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing t o w o r k i n g pressure h a v e
b e e n carried o u t .
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 s u r v e y s h a v e b e e n carried
o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable classification rules;
d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f s u r v e y s carried o u t w i t h f i n d i n g s ,
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;
s u r v e y records, w h i c h s h a l l f o r m a n a u d i t a b l e
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 ) s h a l l b e
documentary trail;
identified.
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 u s e d as i n p u t f o r
3.2 C o n d i t i o n o f h u l l structures i n each tank/space
m a i n t e n a n c e o f classification rules a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s .
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
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y is s p l i t b e t w e e n different R e g i s t e r damages a n d defects s h a l l be i d e n t i f i e d . R e p o r t s m a y be
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 be m a d e f o r each p o r t i o n o f s u p p l e m e n t e d b y sketches, diagrams a n d p h o t o s .
t h e s u r v e y . A list o f i t e m s s u r v e y e d s h a l l 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 n e x t attending surveyor, p r i o r t o b y the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
c o n t i n u i n g o r c o m p l e t i n g t h e survey.
3.4 L o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r o f o i l
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 tankers o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d u p w a r d s aged o v e r
10 years s h a l l b e checked a n d evaluated.
tested s h a l l b e also m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o t h e n e x t a t t e n d i n g
surveyor.
4 ACTIONS TAKEN W I T H RESPECT 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 has b e e n
carried o u t s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n each t a n k , w h e r e a close-up s u r v e y
has b e e n 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 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
m e a s u r e m e n t s h a v e b e e n carried o u t s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
4.1 W h e n e v e r t h e attending 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 r e q u i r e d , a n d repairs w e r e carried
out, t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l list i n t h e r e p o r t a l l t h e h u l l
structures r e p a i r e d w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e i r n a m e s ,
l o c a t i o n , repair m e t h o d ( c o m p l e t e o r p a r t i a l 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 repairs n o t c o m p l e t e d a t t h e t i m e o f survey,
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
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specific t i m e l i m i t f o r t h e repairs. 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
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f each i t e m t o b e repaired.
5 EVALUATION OF LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH

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
YY
acb
cm
2)
Remarks
cm
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
O n l y o n e o f the f o l l o w i n g items w i t h filling-in o f an

appropriate table i n t h e s u r v e y r e p o r t applies t o 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.
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 and b o t t o m longitudinals) shall be
calculated b y u s i n g t h e 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
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 a n d C a r g o S h i p Safety C o n
s t r u c t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e / C a r g o S h i p S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e 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 has 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 t h e transverse sectional area
does n o t exceed 10 p e r cent o f t h e as-built area, as s h o w n
i n Table 5 . 1 .
T a b l e 5.1
Transverse sectional area o f hull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
Measured,
cm
2
As-built,
cm
2
Diminution,
cm (%)
2
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
Bottom
Bottom
Deck
Bottom
^Wact t h e actual transverse section m o d u l u s o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r

calculated b y u s i n g t h e thickness measured, r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d
d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y f o r r e n e w a l o f t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate a n d
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety
Certificate according t o 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 .
^W^q - t h e d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l b e n d i n g s t r e n g t h
o f ships calculated u n d e r 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 .
N o t e . T h e actual transverse section m o d u l u s o f t h e h u l l girder

o f o i l tankers calculated u n d e r 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
9 0 p e r cent o f the r e q u i r e d s e c t i o n m o d u l u s specified i n 1.4, P a r t
" H u l l " 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 Ships.
T h e Wact c a l c u l a t i o n s h a l l b e attached t o t h e s u r v e y
report.
5.3 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 2002.
S e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f transverse section o f t h e ship's
h u l l g i r d e r s h a l l b e calculated b y u s i n g t h e thickness
measured, r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y f o r
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
t o 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 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 y
meet the criteria corresponding t o the requirements o f the
R e g i s t e r rules, a n d that
i s n o t less t h a n W \
( d e f i n e d i n F o o t n o t e 2 t o T a b l e 5.3) i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 3 , as s h o w n i n T a b l e 5.3.
m
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
ficate carried o u t after t h e ship i s aged 10 years according
t o 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 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 i r
d i m i n u t i o n is w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s set b y t h e R e g i s t e r rules,
as s h o w n i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
2)
YY
acb
cm
W
'mm>
Remarks
cm
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
^^, = as d e f i n e d i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
^ m i n - d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f t h e m i n i m u m section m o d u l u s
calculated according t o 2.9.2.2.1.2.
2 )
151
t h e ship w a s b u i l t ) , e i t h e r o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g measures
shall b e taken:
.1 t o r e n e w o r r e i n f o r c e t h e deck o r b o t t o m flanges
2.9.1 G e n e r a l .
so that the actual sectional area is n o t less t h a n 9 0 p e r cent
2.9.1.1 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 t h e as-built area; o r
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, as
.2 t o calculate t h e actual s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W o f
required i n 2.8.1.1.1.
transverse s e c t i o n o f t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r b y a p p l y i n g
2.9.1.2 I n o r d e r t h a t ship'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 t h e c a l c u l a t i o n m e t h o d specified i n A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 2 b y
e v a l u a t e d c a n b e r e c o g n i z e d as v a l i d , f i l l e t w e l d i n g u s i n g t h e thickness measured, r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d
between longitudinal internal members and hull enve during t h e survey f o r renewal o f the Classification
lopes s h a l l b e i n s o u n d c o n d i t i o n s o as t o k e e p i n t e g r i t y Certificate a n d C a r g o S h i p S a f e t y C o n s t r u c t i o n C e r t i f i
cate/Cargo S h i p S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e .
o f l o n g i t u d i n a l i n t e r n a l m e m b e r s w i t h h u l l envelopes.
2.9.2 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 .
2.9.2.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r transverse s e c t i o n m o d u l u s
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 u p w a r d s o f o f h u l l girder.
o v e r 1 0 years o f age, t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e
2.9.2.2.1 T h e actual section m o d u l u s o f transverse
ship's h u l l g i r d e r s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h section o f t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r calculated i n accordance
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s C h a p t e r o n t h e basis o f t h e w i t h 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 s h a l l satisfy either o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
thickness measured, r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d d u r i n g t h e p r o v i s i o n s , as applicable:
survey f o r renewal o f the Classification Certificate a n d
.1 f o r ships constructed o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e
C a r g o S h i p S a f e t y C o n s t r u c t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e / C a r g o S h i p actual s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W o f t h e transverse s e c t i o n o f
Safety Certificate.
t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e
T h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l girder f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e
s t r e n g t h e v a l u a t i o n s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r 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 r e q u i r e m e n t s ; o r
w i t h t h e m e t h o d s specified i n A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 1 .
2.9.2.1 C a l c u l a t i o n o f transverse s e c t i o n a l areas o f
.2 f o r ships constructed b e f o r e 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e
deck a n d b o t t o m flanges o f h u l l girder.
actual s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W o f t h e transverse s e c t i o n o f
2.9.2.1.1 T h e transverse sectional areas o f deck t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e
flange (deck p l a t i n g a n d deck l o n g i t u d i n a l s ) a n d b o t t o m r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 s h a l l m e e t t h e c r i t e r i a f o r t h e
flange ( b o t t o m s h e l l p l a t i n g a n d b o t t o m l o n g i t u d i n a l s ) o f m i n i m u m s e c t i o n m o d u l u s f o r ships i n service r e q u i r e d
t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r s h a l l b e calculated b y u s i n g t h e b y t h e R e g i s t e r r u l e s , w i t h d u e regard t o t h e F l a g
thickness measured, r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d d u r i n g t h e 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 case
Wact s h a l l b e less t h a n t h e d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f t h e
as s p e c i f i e d i n
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship m i n i m u m section m o d u l u s W ,
A
p
p
e
n
d
i
x
2
.
9
3
.
Safety Certificate.
2.9.2.1.2 I f t h e d i m i n u t i o n o f s e c t i o n a l areas o f either
N o t e . T h e actual transverse section m o d u l i o f the h u l l girder o f o i l
deck o r b o t t o m f l a n g e exceeds 1 0 p e r cent o f t h e i r
tankers calculated according to 2.9.2.2.1.1 shall not be less t h a n 9 0 per cent
o f the required section m o d u l i specified i n 1.4, Part " H u l l " o f the R u l e s
respective as-built area ( i . e . o r i g i n a l sectional area w h e n
2.9 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
O F H U L L G I R D E R F O ROIL T A N K E R S
a c t
act
act
min
for the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
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 EXTENT OF LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH EVALUATION
2 SAMPLING METHOD OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
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 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 contains t a n k s t h e r e i n a n d w i t h i n 0,5L a m i d s h i p s f o r
adjacent t a n k s , w h i c h m a y e x t e n d b e y o n d 0,4L a m i d
ships.
2.1 Pursuant t o the requirements o f 2.2.4 o f this Section,

transverse sections shall b e chosen such that thickness
measurements c a n b e taken f o r as m a n y different tanks i n
corrosive environments as possible, e.g. ballast tanks sharing
a c o m m o n plane boundary 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 tanks. Ballast tanks
sharing a c o m m o n plane boundary w i t h cargo tanks fitted
N o t e . T h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d t a n k s m e a n ballast t a n k s a n d
cargo t a n k s .
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w i t h heating coils and cargo tanks permitted t o be filled w i t h

sea w a t e r shall be 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 transverse sections t o
b e s a m p l e d s h a l l b e i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 2 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
T h e transverse sections s h a l l b e located w h e r e t h e largest
t h i c k n e s s r e d u c t i o n s a r e suspected t o o c c u r o r a r e
r e v e a l e d from deck a n d b o t t o m p l a t i n g m e a s u r e m e n t s
prescribed i n 2.3 a n d s h a l l b e clear o f areas, w h i c h h a v e
been locally renewed or reinforced.
2.3 A t least 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 each
deck plate and/or b o t t o m s h e l l p l a t e r e q u i r e d t o b e
m e a s u r e d w i t h i n t h e cargo area i n accordance w i t h t h e
requirements o f Table 2.2.4.1.
2 . 4 W i t h i n 0, ( w h e r e D i s t h e ship's m o u l d e d
depth) o f t h e deck a n d b o t t o m at each transverse s e c t i o n
t o b e m e a s u r 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
Table 2.2.4.1, 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 p l a t e s h a l l
be measured at one point between 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 those
specified i n 2 . 4 a b o v e , t o be m e a s u r e d at each transverse
section i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f
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 at least 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 each 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 t h e transverse section o n each c o m p o n e n t .
3 ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS
W H E R E T H E LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH IS DEFICIENT
3.1 W h e r e one o r m o r e o f transverse sections are f o u n d

to b e deficient i n respect o f the longitudinal strength
requirements g i v e n i n this Chapter, the n u m b e r o f transverse
sections for thickness measurement shall be increased such
that each tank w i t h i n the 0,5L amidships r e g i o n has been
sampled. T a n k spaces that are partially w i t h i n , b u t extend
beyond, the 0,5L region, shall be sampled.
3.2 A d d i t i o n a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l also b e
p e r f o r m e d o n o n e transverse s e c t i o n f o r w a r d a n d o n e aft
o f each repaired area t o t h e e x t e n t necessary t o ensure
t h a t t h e areas b o r d e r i n g t h e r e p a i r e d s e c t i o n also c o m p l y
w i t h the requirements o f this Section.
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 carried
out t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s C h a p t e r s h a l l
be i n accordance w i t h 4.2 o f t h i s 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
t h e spacing o f t h e p r i m a r y m e m b e r s i n w a y . I n a d d i t i o n ,
t h e thickness d i m i n u t i o n i n w a y o f t h e b u t t 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 a n d aft o f t h e 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 t h e substantial c o r r o s i o n range ( 7 5 p e r cent o f
t h e 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 p a r t i c u l a r
m e m b e r ) . W h e r e differences i n thickness at t h e b u t t j o i n t
exceed 15 p e r cent o f t h e l o w e r t h i c k n e s s , a t r a n s i t i o n
taper s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d .
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 fitting
o f support m e m b e r s o r s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r m o d i f i c a t i o n is
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 each
case. I n c o n s i d e r i n g t h e fitting o f support m e m b e r s , i t
shall be limited to the f o l l o w i n g conditions:
.1 t o restore and/or increase l o n g i t u d i n a l strength;
.2 t h e thickness d i m i n u t i o n o f t h e deck o r b o t t o m
p l a t i n g t o b e r e i n f o r c e d s h a l l n o t b e w i t h i n t h e substantial
c o r r o s i o n range ( 7 5 p e r cent o f t h e a l l o w a b l e d i m i
nution);
.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 support 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 0,5L a m i d s h i p s l e n g t h ; a n d
.5 c o n t i n u o u s fillet 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
w e l d s are used a t b u t t w e l d i n g and, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e
w i d t h o f the support members, slot welds. T h e w e l d i n g
procedures a p p l i e d s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register.
4.4 T h e e x i s t i n g structure adjacent 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
o t h e r m e m b e r s s h a l l 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 i n t o account t h e b u c k l i n g resistance
and t h e condition o f welds between t h e longitudinal
members and hull envelope plating.
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Appendix 2.9-2
CALCULATION CRITERIA OF SECTION MODULUS

OF MTOSHIP SECTION O F H U L L GHTOER
1 . W h e n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e transverse section m o d u l u s
o f t h e ship's h u l l girder, t h e s e c t i o n a l area 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 strength m e m b e r s s h a l l b e t a k e n
i n t o account.
2. L a r g e o p e n i n g s , i.e. o p e n i n g s exceeding 2 , 5 m i n
l e n g t h o r 1,2 m i n w i d t h a n d scallops, w h e r e scallop
w e l d i n g i s applied, s h a l l b e a l w a y s deducted from t h e
sectional areas used i n t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s c a l c u l a t i o n .
3 . S m a l l e r openings ( m a n h o l e s , l i g h t e n i n g h o l e s ,
s i n g l e scallops i n w a y o f seams, etc.) n e e d n o t b e
deducted, p r o v i d e d that t h e s u m o f t h e i r w i d t h s o r
s h a d o w area w i d t h s i n o n e transverse s e c t i o n does n o t
reduce t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s a t deck o r b o t t o m b y m o r e
t h a n 3 p e r cent a n d p r o v i d e d that t h e h e i g h t o f l i g h t e n i n g
h o l e s , d r a i n i n g h o l e s a n d s i n g l e scallops i n l o n g i t u d i n a l s
or l o n g i t u d i n a l girders does n o t exceed 2 5 p e r cent o f t h e
w e b depth, f o r scallops m a x i m u m 7 5 m m .
4. A deduction-free s u m o f s m a l l e r o p e n i n g w i d t h s
i n o n e transverse s e c t i o n i n t h e b o t t o m o r deck area o f
0 , 0 6 ( f i - E 6 ) ( w h e r e = b r e a d t h o f ship, Yb = t o t a l
w i d t h o f large o p e n i n g s ) m a y b e considered e q u i v a l e n t t o
t h e a b o v e r e d u c t i o n i n sectional m o d u l u s .
5. T h e s h a d o w area 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
tangent lines w i t h a n o p e n i n g angle o f 30.
6. T h e deck m o d u l u s is related t o t h e m o u l d e d deck
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 related t o t h e base 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
c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l 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 supported b y l o n g
i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s o r deep girders. T h e deck m o d u l u s
s h a l l b e t h e n calculated b y d i v i d i n g t h e m o m e n t o f i n e r t i a
b y t h e f o l l o w i n g distance ( p r o v i d e d i t is greater t h a n t h e
distance t o t h e deck l i n e a t side):
z = z ( 0 , 9 + 0,2y\B)
f
w h e r e z = distance f r o m a n e u t r a l axis t o t h e t o p o f a c o n t i n u o u s
strength member;
= distance f r o m t h e t o p o f a c o n t i n u o u s strength m e m b e r t o the
centreline o f the ship;
z a n d t o b e m e a s u r e d 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
of z .
(
9. L o n g i t u d i n a l girders b e t w e e n m u l t i - h a t c h w a y s
s h a l l b e considered b y special calculations.
Appendix 2.9-3
DIMINUTION LIMIT OF MINIMUM LONGITUDINAL

OF SHIPS IN SERVICE
1. T h e 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 Wmin, i n c m , o f o i l tankers i n service is g i v e n
b y the f o l l o w i n g formula:
3
min
= cL B(C
+0,7}n
_ m o u l d e d displacement ( m ) a t draught d
= 0,9C ;
= 1 0 , 7 5 - ( ( 3 0 0 - i y i O O ) ' for 1 3 0 ^ X ^ 3 0 0 m ;
W
= 10,75 for 300 < L < 350 m ;

= 10,75-((-350150) ' f o r 3 5 0 ^ X ^ 5 0 0 m ;
r| = m a t e r i a l factor t a k e n equal t o :
1,0 f o r m i l d steel w i t h y i e l d stress o f 2 3 5 N / m m a n d o v e r ;
0,78 f o r h i g h e r strength 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 strength steel w i t h y i e l d stress o f 3 5 5 N / m m a n d
over.
1 5
w h e r e L = l e n g t h o f t h e ship d e t e r m i n e d as the distance, i n m , o n the

s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e from t h e fore side o f a s t e m t o the
after side o f t h e r u d d e r post, o r the centre o f t h e r u d d e r stock
i f there i s n o r u d d e r post. L e n g t h L s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
9 6 p e r cent, a n d s h a l l n o t be greater t h a n 9 7 p e r cent o f the
e x t r e m e l e n g t h o n t h e s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e . I n ships w i t h
a n u n u s u a l stern a n d b o w a r r a n g e m e n t l e n g t h L m a y b e
specially considered;
= greatest m o u l d e d breadth, i n m ;
C j = m o u l d e d b l o c k coefficient at draught d corresponding to t h e
s u m m e r load waterline, based o n L and B. C is determined from
the M o w i n g f o r m u l a and shall n o t be taken less than 0,60:
Cb
STRENGTH
2. Scantlings o f all 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 i t e m 1 above, shall be maintained w i t h i n
0,4L a m i d s h i p s . H o w e v e r , i n special cases, based o n
c o n s i d e r a t i o n o f t h e t y p e o f a ship, h u l l f o r m a n d l o a d i n g
c o n d i t i o n s , t h e scantlings m a y b e g r a d u a l l y reduced
t o w a r d s t h e ends o f 0,4L part, b e a r i n g i n m i n d t h e desire
not t o i n h i b i t t h e ship's l o a d i n g f l e x i b i l i t y .
3. H o w e v e r , t h e above standard m a y n o t be
applicable t o t h e ships o f a n u n u s u a l t y p e o r design,
e.g. f o r ships o f u n u s u a l m a i n p r o p o r t i o n s and/or w e i g h t
distributions.
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3.2.2.1.2 A l l cargo t a n k s , ballast tanks 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 u m p r o o m s , p i p e t u n n e l s , coffer
d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo t a n k s , decks a n d
3.1 G E N E R A L
outer h u l l shall be examined, and 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
r e q u i r e d b y 3.2.4 a n d 3.2.5, t o ensure that t h e structural
3.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
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 self-propelled i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n s effective. T h e e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e
sufficient t o discover substantial c o r r o s i o n , s i g n i f i c a n t
d o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers, as d e f i n e d i n 1 . 1 .
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 d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, d a m a g e s o r o t h e r s t r u c t u r a l
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo t a n k s , d e t e r i o r a t i o n .
3.2.2.1.3 C a r g o p i p i n g o n deck, i n c l u d i n g crude o i l
w i t h i n t h e c a r g o area a n d a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s . T h e w a s h i n g p i p i n g , a n d cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g i n t h e t a n k s
r e q u i r e m e n t s a l s o a p p l y t o s u r v e y o f m a c h i n e r y , 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
electrical e q u i p m e n t a n d systems. T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested u n d e r w o r k i n g pressure t o a t t e n d i n g
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e classification r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n s u r v e y o r ' s satisfaction t o ensure that t h e i r tightness a n d
c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory. Special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e
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 g i v e n t o ballast p i p i n g i n cargo t a n k s a n d a n y cargo
e x t e n t o f e x a m i n a t i o n , thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d t a n k p i p i n g i n ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces. A t that t h e
testing. T h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e extended w h e n substantial s u r v e y o r s s h a l l b e advised o n a l l occasions w h e n t h i s
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 p i p i n g , i n c l u d i n g v a l v e s a n d fittings a r e o p e n d u r i n g
repair periods a n d c a n b e e x a m i n e d i n t e r n a l l y .
3.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
not i n c l u d e d i n t o t h i s S e c t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k is a part o f the special survey.
accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P a r t T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness measure
ments, as applicable, o f the l o w e r portions o f the cargo a n d
ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
3.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
Definitions used i n this Chapter are given i n Chapter 1.1. applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t already
performed. T h e scope o f d r y dock survey is specified i n
3.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e p r o v i s i o n s applicable t o repairs o f h u l l struc Chapter 2.5 o f Part " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
3.14 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d close-up s u r v e y s .
3.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
3.2.23.1 W h e r e provided, the condition o f the corrosion
w h e r e close-up s u r v e y s are r e q u i r e d , s h a l l b e carried o u t prevention system o f cargo tanks shall b e examined.
A ballast t a n k s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s
where:
.1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g w a s n o t applied f r o m
time o f construction; o r
.2 a soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied; o r
.3 substantial 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 less
3.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
3.2.1.1 T h e procedure f o r assigning p e r i o d o f class t h a n G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d 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
d u r i n g special s u r v e y s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e applicable not r e n e w e d t o t h e satisfaction o f t h e s u r v e y o r .
r e q u i r e m e n t s l i s t e d i n C h a p t e r 2.4, P a r t " S u r v e y
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 , as
3.2.2 S c o p e .
3.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
3.2.2.1.1 Scope o f special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e s h a l l b e carried o u t a t each special s u r v e y .
scope 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 checks t o ensure that t h e h u l l a n d t h e related p i p i n g , s u r v e y s a t special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 3.2.3.2.
as d e f i n e d i n 3.2.2.1.3, i s i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d i s
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 survey, as d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g i n t o account t h e
5 years t o b e assigned, subject t o p r o p e r m a i n t e n a n c e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e t a n k s u n d e r survey, t h e c o n d i t i o n o f
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 carried o u t t h e 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 also i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
at t h e d u e dates.
cases:
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155
T a b l e 3.2.3.2
M i n i m u m requirements to close-up surveys at special s u r v e y o f double s k i n oil t a n k e r s
age ^ 5
5 < age ^ 1 0
1 0 < age S 1 5
a n d subsequent
age > 15
O n e w e b frame ( 7 ) , i n a ballast A l l w e b frames ( i ) , i n a b a l l a s t A l l w e b frames ( i ) , i n a l l ballast A s special 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 )
A d d i t i o n a l transverse areas, as
tanks
T h e k n u c k l e area a n d the upper
deemed necessary b y the s u r v e y o r
part (approximately 5 m ) o f one
w e b f r a m e i n each r e m a i n i n g
b a l l a s t t a n k (6)
O n e deck transverse (deep b e a m ) , O n e deck transverse (deep b e a m ) , A l l w e b frames ( 7 ) , i n c l u d i n g
i n cargo t a n k ( 2 )
deck transverse (deep b e a m ) a n d
i n t w o cargo tanks ( 2 )
cross ties, i f fitted, i n cargo t a n k
One w e b frame (7), including
deck transverse (deep b e a m ) a n d
cross t i e s , i f f i t t e d , i n e a c h
r e m a i n i n g cargo t a n k
O n e transverse b u l k h e a d (4), i n O n e transverse b u l k h e a d (4) i n A l l transverse b u l k h e a d s , i n a l l
each ballast t a n k (refer to N o t e 2 ) . cargo ( 3 ) a n d ballast (4) t a n k s
b a l l a s t t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 )
One
cargo
One
cargo
transverse b u l k h e a d ( J ) i n O n e transverse b u l k h e a d ( J ) i n
centre t a n k
t w o cargo centre tanks.
transverse b u l k h e a d (5), i n O n e transverse b u l k h e a d ( J ) , i n
w i n g t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 ) cargo w i n g t a n k (refer t o N o t e 3 )
N o t e s : 1 . A r e a s ( i ) ( 7 ) are areas o f the close-up s u r v e y s a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s (refer t o F i g . 3 . 2 . 3 . 2 ) :

( 1 ) w e b f r a m e i n ballast t a n k m e a n s v e r t i c a l w e b i n side t a n k , h o p p e r w e b i n h o p p e r t a n k , f l o o r i n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k a n d deck
transverse i n d o u b l e deck t a n k ( w h e r e fitted), i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s . I n f o r e a n d aft p e a k t a n k s 1 - w e b f r a m e m e a n s a c o m p l e t e
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 ;
( 2 ) deck transverse, i n c l u d i n g adjacent deck structural m e m b e r s ( o r e x t e r n a l structure o n deck i n w a y o f t h e t a n k , w h e r e applicable);
( 3 ) transverse b u l k h e a d c o m p l e t e i n cargo t a n k , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ( s u c h as l o n g i t u d i n a l
b u l k h e a d s ) a n d i n t e r n a l structures o f l o w e r a n d u p p e r stools, w h e r e fitted;
(4) transverse b u l k h e a d c o m p l e t e i n ballast t a n k , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s , s u c h as l o n g i t u d i n a l
b u l k h e a d s , girders i n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ( v e r t i c a l k e e l a n d b o t t o m stringers), i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g , h o p p e r side, c o n n e c t i n g brackets;
(5) transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r part i n cargo t a n k , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m , adjacent structural m e m b e r s ( s u c h as l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s )
a n d i n t e r n a l structure o f l o w e r s t o o l , w h e r e fitted;
(6) the k n u c k l e area a n d t h e u p p e r p a r t ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 m ) , i n c l u d i n g adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s . K n u c k l e area is the area o f the w e b
f r a m e a r o u n d the connections o f the slope h o p p e r p l a t i n g t o the i n n e r side p l a t i n g a n d the i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g u p t o 2 m f r o m the corners o f t h e
i n n e r side a n d the d o u b l e b o t t o m p l a t i n g ;
( 7 ) w e b f r a m e i n cargo t a n k i n c l u d i n g deck transverse (deep b e a m ) , v e r t i c a l g i r d e r a n d cross ties, w h e r e fitted, i n c l u d i n g adjacent
structural members.
2 . C o m p l e t e ballast t a n k 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 , d o u b l e side t a n k a n d d o u b l e deck t a n k , i f any, e v e n i f these tanks are separate.
3. W h e r e n o centre cargo tanks are fitted (as i n the case o f centre longitudinal bulkhead), transverse bulkheads i n w i n g cargo tanks shall be surveyed.
4 . T h e a r r a n g e m e n t o f areas ( i ) ( 7 ) f o r close-up s u r v e y o f d o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers i s s h o w n i n F i g . 3.2.3.2.
. 1 i n t a n k s h a v i n g s t r u c t u r a l 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 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 ;
.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
reduced scantlings due 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
system.
3.2.3.4 F o r areas 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 c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f close-up s u r v e y s
according t o T a b l e 3.2.3.2 m a y b e specially considered.
3.2.4.1 T h e m i n i m u m requirements f o r thickness
measurements at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 3.2.4.1.
T a b l e 3.2.4.2, a n d m a y b e a d d i t i o n a l l y specified i n t h e
Survey P r o g r a m m e required i n 1.3.1. These extended

h a v e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t
under the C o m m o n Structural Rules for D o u b l e H u l l O i l
T a n k e r s , t h e i d e n t i f i e d substantial c o r r o s i o n 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
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t .
m e a s u r e m e n t s , as d e e m e d necessary.
coating is found i n G O O D condition, t h e extent o f
be specially considered.
156
a)
2
(h
(2)
(1)
6)
F i g . 3.2.3.2
A r e a s (7) - (7) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f d o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r s
3.2.4.6 I n cases w h e r e t w o o r three sections s h a l l be

measured, at least o n e s h a l l i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n
0,51,, a m i d s h i p s .
I n case o f o i l tankers o f 130 m i n l e n g t h a n d above
(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) o f m o r e t h a n 1 0 years o f age, t h e
procedure o f s a m p l e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s g i v e n i n
A p p e n d i x 3 . 9 - 1 s h a l l be 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 r e q u i r e d i n 3 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 1 .
3.2.5.1 T h e m i n i m u m requirements for ballast tank
testing at special survey are g i v e n i n 3.2.5.3 a n d Tab-
le 3.2.5.1. T h e m i n i m u m requirements for cargo t a n k testing

at special survey are g i v e n i n 3.2.5.4 and Table 3.2.5.1.
C a r g o t a n k testing carried o u t b y the ship's c r e w
u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e m a s t e r m a y be accepted b y t h e
s u r v e y o r t o the R e g i s t e r p r o v i d e d the f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s are c o m p l i e d w i t h :
. 1 a t a n k testing procedure has b e e n s u b m i t t e d b y t h e
s h i p o w n e r a n d agreed w i t h R e g i s t e r p r i o r t o t h e testing
b e i n g carried o u t . T h e procedure r e v i e w is subject t o t h e
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 ;
.2 the satisfactory results o f the testing is recorded i n
the ship l o g b o o k . F u r t h e r m o r e , there i s n o r e c o r d o f
157
T a b l e 3.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements to thickness measurements at special surveys of double skin oil tankers

age ^ 5
5 < age ^ 1 0
1. Suspect areas
1. Suspect areas
2 . O n e s e c t i o n o f deck p l a t i n g f o r the 2 . W i t h i n the cargo area:
f u l l b e a m o f the ship w i t h i n t h e cargo .1 each deck plate
.2 o n e transverse s e c t i o n
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. 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 a close-up s u r v e y according
to Table 3.2.3.2
3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r
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
corrosion pattern, o f those structural m e m b e r s subject to a close-up
1 0 < age S 15
a n d subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas
.1 each deck plate
.2 t w o transverse s e c t i o n s
3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r
strakes outside the cargo area
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r general
assessment and recording o f corr o s i o n pattern, o f those structural
members subject to a close-up
1. Suspect areas
.1 each deck plate
.2 three transverse s e c t i o n s
.3 each b o t t o m plate
length
assessment and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f those structural
m e m b e r s subject to a close-up
' A t least o n e s e c t i o n i s t o i n c l u d e a ballast 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 3.2.4.2
Requirements for extent o f thickness measurements i n areas
of substantial corrosion within a cargo area at special surveys o f double skin oil tankers
Structural element
A r e a 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 M i n i m u m o f three b a y s across d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k ,
i n c l u d i n g aft b a y
h o p p e r structure p l a t i n g
Measurements around and under all bell mouths
1.2 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d M i n i m u m o f 3 l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n each b a y w h e r e b o t t o m
plating measured
h o p p e r structure l o n g i t u d i n a l s
1.3 B o t t o m girders ( b o t t o m strin- A t fore a n d aft w a t e r t i g h t f l o o r s a n d i n centre o f t a n k s
gers and vertical keel) including
watertight ones
1.4 B o t t o m transverse webs (deep T h r e e w e b s i n b a y s w h e r e b o t t o m p l a t i n g m e a s u r e d ,
w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s at b o t h ends a n d m i d d l e o f span
floors) including watertight ones
T h r e e f l o o r s i n bays w h e r e b o t t o m p l a t i n g m e a s u r e d
1.5 H o p p e r w e b frames
1.6 Watertight or swash bulkheads L o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d
i n bilge tanks
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 t h r e e )
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 girders (cartings) a n d
brackets ( u s u a l l y i n cargo t a n k s
only)
Where provided
N u m b e r o f measurements
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n f o r each p a n e l b e t w e e n l o n g i t u d i n a l s
and floors
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s i n l i n e across flange a n d
3 measurements o n vertically web
V e r t i c a l l i n e o f single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n w e b p l a t i n g
w i t h o n e measurement b e t w e e n each panel
stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f 3 m e a s u r e m e n t s
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 2 m area
2
Single measurements o n flange
F o r w e b , 5 p o i n t pattern over span ( t w o measurements
across w e b at each end and one at centre o f span)
F o r flange, s i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s a t each e n d a n d
center o f span
Single measurements
2
2
T w o bands across t a n k
E v e r y t h i r d l o n g i t u d i n a l i n each o f t w o bands w i t h a
m i n i m u m o f one longitudinal
A t fore a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d , b r a c k e t toes a n d
M i n i m u m o f 3 m e a s u r e m e n t s p e r plate p e r b a n d
3 measurements i n line vertically o n webs, a n d
2 m e a s u r e m e n t s o n flange ( i f fitted)
V e r t i c a l l i n e o f single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n w e b p l a t i n g
w i t h o n e measurement b e t w e e n each panel
stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f 3 m e a s u r e m e n t s . T w o
m e a s u r e m e n t s across & c e flat. 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o n
g i r d e r / b u l k h e a d brackets
2.4 D e c k transverse w e b s (deep 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 at m i d d l e a n d 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t 1 m area. S i n g l e
beams)
b o t h ends o f span
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n face f l a t
2.5 V e r t i c a l w e b a n d transverse M i n i m u m o f t w o webs, a n d b o t h transverse bulkheads 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t 1 m area
b u l k h e a d i n w i n g ballast t a n k s
(2 m from d e c k )
Where provided
Single measurements
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 u p p e r strake a n d strakes i n P l a t i n g b e t w e e n each p a i r o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a S i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s
w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l girders (side m i n i m u m o f three bays ( a l o n g t h e t a n k )
stringers, p l a t f o r m s , etc.)
Plating between every third pair o f longitudinals i n Single measurements
.2 a l l o t h e r strakes
same three b a y s
2
158
Table
Structural element
A r e a o f measurements
3.2.4.2
continued
N u m b e r o f measurements
3.2 S i d e s h e l l ( m a i n f r a m i n g )
and longitudinal bulkhead
longitudinals on:
.1 upper strake;
E a c h l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e three b a y s
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 o n
flange
E v e r y t h i r d l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e three bays
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 o n
flange
3.3 E n d brackets o f longitudinals M i n i m u m o f three brackets at 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 area o f b r a c k e t
( m a i n framing)
o f t a n k i n s a m e three bays
3.4 V e r t i c a l w e b s a n d transverse
b u l k h e a d s ( e x c l u d i n g deckhead
area):
.1 strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s a n d b o t h transverse b u l k h e a d s 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 2 m area
girders;
.2 o t h e r strakes
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s a n d b o t h transverse b u l k h e a d s T w o m e a s u r e m e n t s b e t w e e n each p a i r o f v e r t i c a l
stiffeners
P l a t i n g o n each g i r d e r i n a m i n i m u m o f three b a y s
3.5 H o r i z o n t a l girders
T w o measurements b e t w e e n each pair o f
l o n g i t u d i n a l g i r d e r stiffeners
W h e r e applicable
Single measurements
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 P l a t i n g b e t w e e n each p a i r o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a S i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s
strakes, a n d strakes i n w a y o f m i n i m u m o f three bays
the h o r i z o n t a l stringers o f
transverse b u l k h e a d s
Plating between every third pair o f longitudinals i n Single measurements
same three b a y s
4.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l s o n deckhead E a c h l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e three b a y s
T h r e e measurements across w e b a n d o n e
m e a s u r e m e n t 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 t h i r d l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e three bays
4.5 E n d brackets o f longitudinals M i n i m u m o f three brackets at 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 area o f b r a c k e t
o f t a n k i n s a m e three bays
( m a i n framing)
4.6 W e b frames a n d cross ties
T h r e e w e b s w i t h m i n i m u m o f three l o c a t i o n s o n each 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m area o f
w e b , i n c l u d i n g i n w a y o f cross t i e connections
w e b s , p l u s single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n flanges o f w e b
frames a n d cross ties
4.7 L o w e r end brackets (opposite M i n i m u m o f three brackets
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m area o f
brackets, p l u s single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n b r a c k e t
side o f w e b frame)
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 stools, 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
to i n n e r b o t t o m / d e c k p l a t i n g
fitted
Transverse band w i t h i n 25 m m o f welded connection
to i n n e r b o t t o m / d e c k p l a t i n g
5.2 Deckhead and 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 stiffeners ( m a i n v e r t i c a l
and strakes i n w a y o f horizontal w e b s ) at three l o c a t i o n s approx.
!4 a n d % w i d t h
webs (shelves, platforms)
o f tank
P l a t i n g b e t w e e n a p a i r o f stiffeners ( m a i n v e r t i c a l
w e b s ) at m i d d l e l o c a t i o n
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 each change o f scantling at centre o f p a n e l
bulkheads
a n d a t flange o r fabricated c o n n e c t i o n
5.5 Stifieners ( m a i n vertical webs) M i n i m u m o f 3 t y p i c a l stiffeners ( m a i n v e r t i c a l w e b s )
5.6 B r a c k e t s
5.7 V e r t i c a l w e b s
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r 1 m s t o o l
span
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r 1 m s t o o l
span
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n stiffeners ( m a i n v e r t i c a l
webs) over 1 m length
Single measurements
2
5 p o i n t pattern over about 1 m o f plating
F o r w e b , 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r span b e t w e e n b r a c k e t
connections ( 2 m e a s u r e m e n t s across w e b a t each
b r a c k e t c o n n e c t i o n , a n d o n e at centre o f span). F o r
flange, single m e a s u r e m e n t s at each b r a c k e t toe a n d
at centre o f span
M i n i m u m o f three at t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f t a n k 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r area o f b r a c k e t
M e a s u r e m e n t s at t o e o f b r a c k e t a n d a t centre o f span 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f area p l u s single
m e a s u r e m e n t s near b r a c k e t toes a n d o n face flats
2
affect t h e structural i n t e g r i t y o f t h e t a n k ;
.3 t h e t a n k testing has b e e n satisfactorily carried o u t
close-up s u r v e y i s c o m p l e t e d ;
.4 t h e i n t e r n a l a n d e x t e r n a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e t a n k s a n d
associated s t r u c t u r e a r e f o u n d s a t i s f a c t o r y b y t h e
surveyor to the Register at the t i m e o f the overall and
close-up s u r v e y .
T a b l e 3.2.5.1
M i n i m u m requirements for t a n k testing at special survey
of double hull oil t a n k e r s
age ^ 5
a n d subsequent age > 5
C a r g o t a n k boundaries f a c i n g ballast A l l cargo t a n k b u l k h e a d 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
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 testing as
w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d t o t h e t o p o f a i r pipes.
3.2.5.4 Boundaries o f cargo tanks shall be tested t o the
highest p o i n t that liquid w i l l rise under service conditions.
3.2.5.5 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 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 t h e i r i n t e r n a l
i n s p e c t i o n a n d e x a m i n a t i o n o f structures f o r m i n g t h e i r
t o p are p o s i t i v e .
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 addition t o the requirements for annual
s u r v e y s (refer t o 3 . 3 . 2 . 6 ) , a special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e
e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d checks t o t h e e x t e n t s u f f i c i e n t 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 e q u i p m e n t a n d systems are i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d f i t
f o r a n i n t e n d e d p u r p o s e f o r t h e 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 are p e r i o d i c a l l y s u r v e y e d a t due dates.
3.2.6.2 P u m p s , fans 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
e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems a r e subject t o a
.3 a u t o m a t e d cargo o p e r a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
.5 fixed f o a m fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g deck s y s t e m ;
pump rooms;
.7 cargo h e a t i n g s y s t e m i n cargo t a n k s .
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3.3.1 Schedule.
3.3.1.1 A n n u a l surveys shall b e held 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 General.
3 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l consist o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f e n s u r i n g , as far as practicable, that t h e
h u l l , piping, mechanical, 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 .
3.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l :
.1 examination o f the h u l l plating and its closing
appliances as far as c a n b e seen;
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 decks:
. 1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f cargo t a n k o p e n i n g s i n c l u d i n g
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f cargo 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 screens 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 cargo, crude 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
overflow prevention a n d bunker piping systems,
i n c l u d i n g v e n t masts a n d headers;
sections a n d t h e i r earthings.
3.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f cargo p u m p r o o m s a n d p i p e
tunnels ( i f any):
o f o i l leakage o r fractures and, 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;
systems;
sections a n d t h e i r 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
3 . 3 . 2 . 5 . 1 S u r v e y o f ballast 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 s u r v e y (refer
t o 3 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 ) o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y (refer t o 3 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 2 )
s h a l l b e carried o u t . W h e n considered necessary b y t h e
s u r v e y o r , o r w h e n e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t a n d i f t h e results o f
these thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s indicate t h a t substantial
c o r r o s i o n is f o u n d , t h e e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
s h a l l b e increased i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 3.2.4.2.
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T h e s e extended thickness m e a s u r m e n t s s h a l l b e
carried o u t b e f o r e t h e s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d .
Suspect 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
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 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 h a v e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l
Rules f o r Double H u l l O i l Tankers, the identified
s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n 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 m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l
b e carried o u t .
3.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , electrical e q u i p m e n t
a n d systems:
.1 p u m p s , fans 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
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 testing:
cargo a n d s t r i p p i n g systems;
ballast s y s t e m ;
a u t o m a t e d cargo o p e r a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
h y d r o c a r b o n gas 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;
cargo h e a t i n g s y s t e m i n cargo t a n k s ;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o m a k e sure that p o t e n t i a l sources o f
fire i n p u m p r o o m s o r n e a r b y are m i s s i n g a n d ladders f o r
access a r e i n g o o d repair;
.3 c o n f i r m a t i o n that a l l t h e electrical e q u i p m e n t i n
p u m p r o o m s i s i n g o o d repair a n d p r o p e r l y m a i n t a i n e d ;
.4 s u r v e y o f a n i n e r t gas s y s t e m :
.4.1 e x a m i n a t i o n t o m a k e sure that 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 g o o d repair a n d free o f signs o f
.4.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o m a k e sure that b o t h i n e r t gas
b l o w e r s p r o p e r l y operate;
.4.3 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
ventilating system;
.4.4 check o f a deck w a t e r seal f o r a u t o m a t i c filling
.4.5 check 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 ;
.4.6 o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f a l l r e m o t e l y operated a n d
a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d v a l v e s , i n c l u d i n g i n e r t gas shuto f f valves;
.4.7 o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f soot b l o w e r s i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
.4.8 check, as far as practicable, i n c l u d i n g s i m u l a t i o n
supply main;
l o w pressure i n the pipeline feeding the deck water seal;
failure o f p o w e r supply t o t h e automatic control
s y s t e m f o r t h e gas 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
indicating a n d 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 i n e r t
gas s u p p l y m a i n ;
.4.9 check o f a n accuracy o f p o r t a b l e a n d fixed
w i t h u s e o f a c a l i b r a t i n g gas;
.4.10 check, i f practicable, o f the proper functioning o f
the inert gas system after the completion o f the above checks;
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f p i p i n g a n d fittings 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 ;
.6 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 testing o f spark
m e a n s f o r silencers, i f fitted.
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
b e t w e e n either t h e 2 n d o r 3 r d a n n u a l 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
t h e s u r v e y s u p p l e m e n t s t h e scope o f t h e a n n u a l survey,
m a y b e surveyed either at o r between t h e 2 n d a n d
3rd annual survey.
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 the scope o f the a n n u a l survey,
the scope o f the intermediate s u r v e y is, depending o n t h e
ship's age, s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e requirements o f 3.4.2.2
t o 3.4.2.4 i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 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 measurementsa tintermediate surveys
of double skin oil tankers
A g e o f ship d u r i n g i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y
5 - 1 0 y e a r s o f age
R e f e r t o 3.4.2.2
1 0 - 1 5 y e a r s o f age
R e f e r t o 3.4.2.3
O v e r 1 5 years o f age
R e f e r t o 3.4.2.4
3.4.2.1.2 F o r w e a t h e r decks, a n e x a m i n a t i o n , as f a r
as applicable, o f cargo, crude 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,
i n c l u d i n g v e n t masts a n d headers s h a l l b e 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 latter m a y b e r e q u i r e d 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 the 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 , t h e i d e n t i f i e d substantial c o r r o s i o n
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 m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried out.
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 s h a l l 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 tankers 5 1 0 years 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 t o d o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers
aged 5 t o 1 0 years i n c l u s i v e :
.1 f o r t a n k s used f o r salt-water ballast, 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
s h a l l b e carried o u t . I f s u c h inspections r e v e a l n o 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 t o a
v e r i f i c a t i o n that t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g r e m a i n s i n a
G O O D condition;
.2 a ballast 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 w h e r e :
.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
.2.2 a soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied; o r
.2.3 substantial 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 less
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 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 s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
examined.
3.4.23 D o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers 10 15 years 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 t o d o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers
aged 1 0 t o 1 5 years i n c l u s i v 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
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 special s u r v e y
according t o 1.3 a n d 3 . 2 . H o w e v e r , pressure testing o f
cargo a n d ballast t a n k s a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l strength e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r according
t o 3.8.1.1.1 are n o t r e q u i r e d unless d e e m e d necessary b y
.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
annual survey;
.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 b e considered 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 3.2.2.2.
3.4.2.4 D o u b l e s k i n o i l tankers o v e r 1 5 years o f age.
T h e f o l l o w i n g shall apply t o o i l tankers over
15 years o f age:
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 special s u r v e y
according t o 1.3 a n d 3 . 2 . H o w e v e r , pressure testing o f
cargo a n d ballast t a n k s a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l strength e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r according
.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
annual survey;
.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
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y specified i n 3 . 4 . 2 . 4 . 1 . 1 . T h e o v e r a l l
a n d close-up s u r v e y s a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , as
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applicable, o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f cargo t a n k s a n d w a t e r
ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s , 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 d o c k s u r v e y i s
specified i n C h a p t e r 2.5 o f P a r t 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 cargo a n d ballast tanks are
3 . 5 . 1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s associated w i t h preparations f o r
s u r v e y a r e stated i n C h a p t e r 1.3.
3.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s associated w i t h 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 s h i p b o a r d d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d are
stated i n C h a p t e r 1.4.
3.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s associated w i t h procedures f o r

thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures a r e stated
i n C h a p t e r 1.5.
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 OF SURVEY
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e ship collected d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
evaluated f o r acceptability a n d continued structural
3.8.1.1.1 I n case o f o i l tankers 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
s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d b y u s i n g t h e thickness o f structural
m e m b e r s m e a s u r e d , r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d , 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 1 0 years o f age i n accordance 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 o i l
tankers specified i n C h a p t e r 3.9.
3.8.1.1.2 T h e f i n a l result o f 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 r e q u i r e d i n 3 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 1 , after r e n e w a l
o r 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
o u t as a r e s u l t o f i n i t i a l e v a l u a t i o n ) s h a l l b e stated i n t h e
Executive H u l l Summary.
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3.8.2 S u r v e y r e c o r d s .
3.8.2.1 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 are set f o r t h i n
A p p e n d i x 3 . 8 a n d t a k e n i n t o account i n t h e r e l e v a n t
forms o f the Register documents.
R e g i s t e r B r a n c h O f f i c e s , records s h a l l b e m a d e b y each
o f these f o r each p o r t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d . A list
o f i t e m s e x a m i n e d a n d / o r tested (pressure t e s t i n g ,
thickness measurements, etc.) w i t h t h e results obtained
shall b e m a d e available t o the n e x t attending s u r v e y o r i n a

g o o d t i m e p r i o r t o c o n t i n u i n g o r c o m p l e t i n g the survey.
3.8.2.3 T h e 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
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d placed o n b o a r d t h e
ship f o r reference a t f u t u r e 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
t h e R e g i s t e r B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h c o m p l e t e d t h e ship's
s u r v e y and/or d r a w n u p t h a t S u m m a r y o n t h e basis o f
Appendix 3.8
SURVEY REPORTING
principles.
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
has
b e e n 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
1 GENERAL
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
1.1 T h e s u r v e y reports s h a l l b e generated i n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s h a v e b e e n carried o u t s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
N t e . A s a m i n i m u m , the identification o f locations o f close-up
and/or c o m p l e t i o n o f p e r i o d i c a l ( a n n u a l , i n t e r m e d i a t e s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s
w h e n structural damages/defects have been
W h e r e o n l y partial survey is required, e.g. one w e b frame
found;
ring/one deck transverse, t h e identification shall include a
w h e n repairs, r e n e w a l s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n location w i t h i n each tank b y reference t o frame numbers.
carried o u t ;
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
w h e n 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 v e b e e n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d f o r w h i c h t h e scope o f a close-up
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 specially
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n deck, i n c l u d i n g crude o i l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f s u r v e y s carried o u t w i t h f i n d i n g s , w a s h i n g p i p i n g , a n d cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g w i t h i n
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 ) cargo a n d ballast t a n k s , p u m p r o o m s , p i p e t u n n e l s 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 :
documentary trail;
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y is s p l i t b e t w e e n different R e g i s t e r
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 each p o r t i o n o f
3 RESULTS O F SURVEY
available t o t h e next attending surveyor, prior t o
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 s h a l l b e also m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o t h e n e x t a t t e n d 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 ) s h a l l b e
surveyor.
identified.

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 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
s u p p l e m e n t e d b y sketches, diagrams a n d p h o t o s .
b y the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
3.4 L o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r o f o i l
tankers o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d u p w a r d s o v e r 1 0 years o f
age s h a l l b e checked a n d evaluated.
163
T a b l e 5.1
Transverse sectional area o f hull girder flange
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
Measured,
cm
Diminution,
cm
(%)
As-built,
cm
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
4 ACTIONS T A K E N W I T H R E S P E C T TO FINDINGS
o p i n i o n that repairs are r e q u i r e d , a n d repairs w e r e carried
o u t , t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l list i n t h e r e p o r t a l l t h e h u l l
structures r e p a i r e d w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e i r n a m e s ,
l o c a t i o n , repair m e t h o d ( c o m p l e t e o r p a r t i a l 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 .
Bottom
T a b l e 5.2
Transverse sectional modulis o f hull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
cm
W%,
cm
Remarks
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
5 EVALUATION OF LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH
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 the f o l l o w i n g items w i t h filling-in o f an

appropriate table i n t h e s u r v e y r e p o r t applies t o 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.
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 and b o t t o m longitudinals) shall be
calculated b y u s i n g t h e 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
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 a n d C a r g o S h i p Safety C o n s t r u c t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e / C a r g o S h i p S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e 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 has 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 t h e transverse sectional area
does n o t exceed 10 p e r cent o f t h e as-built area, as s h o w n
i n 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.
h u l l girder shall b e calculated b y using thickness
Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate carried o u t after t h e ship i s aged 10 years according
t o 3.9.2.2.1.1 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 i r
d i m i n u t i o n is w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s set b y t h e R e g i s t e r rules,
as s h o w n i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
^ ~ t h e actual transverse section m o d u l i s o f t h e h u l l girder

calculated w i t h use o f thickness measurements, t a k i n g i n t o account
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 elements, d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y f o r t h e
r e n e w a l o f t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate a n d C a r g o S h i p Safety
C o n s t r u c t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e / C a r g o S h i p S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e according
to 2.9.2.2.1.1.
^Wrzq
= t h e d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f the l o n g i t u d i n a l b e n d i n g s t r e n g t h
o f ships calculated according t o 3 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 .
N o t e . T h e actual transverse section m o d u l i s o f the h u l l girder

o f o i l tankers calculated u n d e r 3.9.2.2.1.1 s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
9 0 p e r cent o f t h e r e q u i r e d s e c t i o n m o d u l i s specified i n 1.4, P a r t
T h e Wact c a l c u l a t i o n s h a l l b e attached t o t h e s u r v e y
report.
5.3 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 2002.
h u l l g i r d e r s h a l l b e calculated b y u s i n g t h e thickness
ficate carried o u t after t h e ship is aged 10 years according
t o 3.9.2.2.1.2 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 y
meet the criteria corresponding t o the requirements o f the
R e g i s t e r rules, a n d that W^t i s n o t less t h a n W \
( d e f i n e d i n F o o t n o t e 2 t o T a b l e 5.3) i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 3 , as s h o w n i n T a b l e 5.3.
m
164
T a b l e 5.3
Transverse sectional m o d u l u s o f hull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
cm
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
Bottom
' V , , , , , = as d e f i n e d i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
f f W = t h e 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
calculated according t o 3.9.2.2.1.2.
2 )
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 as
required i n 3.8.1.1.1.
3.9.1.2 I n order that ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l strength t o b e
e v a l u a t e d c a n b e r e c o g n i z e d as v a l i d , fillet w e l d i n g
between longitudinal internal members and hull
envelopes shall b e i n sound condition so as t o keep integrity
o f longitudinal internal members 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 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d u p w a r d s aged
o v e r 1 0 years, t h e 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 shall be evaluated i n compliance w i t h t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s C h a p t e r o n t h e basis o f t h e thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s , t a k i n g i n t o account r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d
structural elements, d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y f o r t h e r e n e w a l o f
the Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate.
T h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l girder f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength e v a l u a t i o n s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance
w i t h t h e m e t h o d s 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 transverse sectional areas o f
deck 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 transverse sectional areas o f deck
flange (deck p l a t i n g a n d deck l o n g i t u d i n a l s ) a n d b o t t o m
flange ( b o t t o m s h e l l p l a t i n g a n d b o t t o m l o n g i t u d i n a l s ) o f
t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r s h a l l b e calculated b y u s i n g t h e
thickness measured, r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d , d u r i n g t h e
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship
Safety Certificate.
3.9.2.1.2 I f t h e d i m i n u t i o n o f sectional areas o f e i t h e r
deck o r b o t t o m f l a n g e exceeds 1 0 p e r cent o f t h e i r
respective as-built area ( i . e . o r i g i n a l sectional area w h e n
t h e ship w a s b u i l t ) , e i t h e r o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g measures
shall be taken:
.1 t o r e n e w o r r e i n f o r c e t h e deck o r b o t t o m flanges
so t h a t t h e a c t u a l s e c t i o n a l area i s n o t less t h a n
9 0 p e r cent o f t h e as-built area; o r
.2 t o calculate t h e actual s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W o f t h e
transverse s e c t i o n o f t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r b y a p p l y i n g
t h e c a l c u l a t i o n m e t h o d specified i n A p p e n d i x 3.9-2 a n d
b y u s i n g t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , t a k i n g i n t o account
r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d structural elements, d u r i n g t h e
survey f o r the renewal o f the Classification Certificate
and Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo
S h i p S a f e t y Certificate.
3.9.2.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r transverse 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 actual section m o d u l u s o f transverse
section o f t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r calculated i n accordance
w i t h 3.9.2.1.2.2 s h a l l satisfy either o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
p r o v i s i o n s , 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 s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W o f t h e transverse s e c t i o n o f
t h e ship's h u l l g i r d e r 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 l i m i t s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r 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 r e q u i r e m e n t s ; o r
.2 f o r ships constructed before 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e actual
o f the transverse section o f the ship's
section m o d u l u 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 R u l e s , 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, p r o v i d e d that i n n o case
shall b e less
t h a n t h e 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
EFmin as specified i n A p p e n d i x 3.9-3.
a c t
act
N o t e . T h e actual transverse s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f the h u l l g i r d e r

o f o i l tankers calculated according t o 3.9.2.2.1.1 s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
9 0 p e r cent o f the r e q u i r e d s e c t i o n m o d u l u s specified i n 1.4, P a r t
165
Appendix 3.9-1
SAMPLING METHOD OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

FOR LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH EVALUATION AND REPAIR METHODS
1 EXTENT OF LONGITUDINAL
STRENGTH EVALUATION
3 ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS
W H E R E T H E LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH IS DEFICIENT
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 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 contains t a n k s t h e r e i n a n d w i t h i n 0,5L a m i d s h i p s f o r
adjacent t a n k s , w h i c h m a y e x t e n d b e y o n d 0,4L a m i d
ships.
3.1 W h e r e o n e o r m o r e o f transverse sections a r e

f o u n d t o b e deficient i n respect o f t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
s t r e n g t h r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n i n 2.9, t h e n u m b e r o f
transverse sections f o r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s h a l l b e
increased s u c h t h a t each t a n k w i t h i n t h e 0,5L a m i d s h i p s
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 thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l also b e
p e r f o r m e d o n o n e transverse s e c t i o n f o r w a r d a n d o n e aft
o f each repaired area t o t h e e x t e n t necessary t o ensure
t h a t t h e areas b o r d e r i n g t h e repaired s e c t i o n 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
S e c t i o n , transverse 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 m e a s u r e m e n t s 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 possible,
e.g. ballast 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 t a n k s f i t t e d w i t h h e a t i n g c o i l s , o t h e r ballast t a n k s ,
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 a n d
o t h e r cargo t a n k s . 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 t a n k s fitted w i t h h e a t i n g coils a n d
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 be
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 transverse sections t o
b e s a m p l e d s h a l l b e i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
T h e transverse sections s h a l l b e located w h e r e t h e largest
t h i c k n e s s r e d u c t i o n s a r e suspected t o o c c u r o r a r e
r e v e a l e d f r o m deck a n d b o t t o m p l a t i n g m e a s u r e m e n t s
prescribed i n 2.3 a n d s h a l l b e clear o f areas, w h i c h h a v e
been locally renewed or reinforced.
2.3 A t least 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 each
deck plate and/or b o t t o m s h e l l p l a t e r e q u i r e d t o b e
m e a s u r e d w i t h i n t h e cargo area i n accordance w i t h t h e
requirements o f Table 3.2.4.1.
2.4 W i t h i n 0, ( w h e r e D i s t h e ship's m o u l d e d
depth) o f t h e deck a n d b o t t o m at each transverse s e c t i o n
t o b e m e a s u r 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
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 p l a t e s h a l l
be measured at one point between 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 those
specified i n 2 . 4 a b o v e , t o be m e a s u r e d at each transverse
section i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f
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 at least 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 each 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 t h e transverse section o n each c o m p o n e n t .
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 carried
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 t h i s 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
t h e spacing o f t h e p r i m a r y m e m b e r s i n w a y . I n a d d i t i o n ,
t h e thickness d i m i n u t i o n i n w a y o f t h e b u t t 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 a n d aft o f t h e 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 t h e substantial c o r r o s i o n range ( 7 5 p e r cent o f
t h e 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 p a r t i c u l a r
m e m b e r ) . W h e r e differences i n thickness at t h e b u t t j o i n t
exceed 1 5 p e r cent o f t h e l o w e r t h i c k n e s s , a t r a n s i t i o n
taper s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d .
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 s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r m o d i f i c a t i o n is
case. I n c o n s i d e r i n g t h e f i t t i n g o f support m e m b e r s , i t
shall b e limited to the following conditions:
.1 t o restore and/or increase l o n g i t u d i n a l strength;
.2 t h e thickness d i m i n u t i o n o f t h e deck o r b o t t o m
p l a t i n g t o b e r e i n f o r c e d s h a l l n o t b e w i t h i n t h e substantial
c o r r o s i o n range ( 7 5 p e r cent o f t h e a l l o w a b l e 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 support 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 0,5L a m i d s h i p s l e n g t h ; a n d
166
.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
w e l d s are used a t b u t t w e l d i n g and, depending o n t h e
w i d t h o f t h e support m e m b e r s , s l o t w e l d s . T h e w e l d i n g
procedures a p p l i e d s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register.
4.4 T h e e x i s t i n g structure adjacent t o replacement
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
o t h e r m e m b e r s s h a l l 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 i n t o account t h e b u c k l i n g resistance
and t h e condition o f welds between t h e longitudinal
members and h u l l envelope plating.
Appendix 3.9-2
CALCULATION CRITERIA OF SECTION MODULUS

OF MIDSHIP SECTION OF HULL GHTOER
1 . W h e n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e transverse section m o d u l u s
o f t h e ship's h u l l girder, t h e s e c t i o n a l area 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 strength m e m b e r s s h a l l b e t a k e n
i n t o account.
2 . L a r g e o p e n i n g s , i.e. o p e n i n g s exceeding 2 , 5 m i n
l e n g t h o r 1,2 m i n w i d t h a n d scallops, w h e r e scallop
w e l d i n g i s applied, s h a l l b e a l w a y s deducted from t h e
sectional areas used i n t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s c a l c u l a t i o n .
3 . S m a l l e r openings ( m a n h o l e s , l i g h t e n i n g h o l e s ,
s i n g l e scallops i n w a y o f seams, etc.) n e e d n o t b e
deducted, p r o v i d e d that t h e s u m o f t h e i r w i d t h s o r
s h a d o w area w i d t h s i n o n e transverse s e c t i o n does n o t
reduce t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s a t deck o r b o t t o m b y m o r e
t h a n 3 p e r cent a n d p r o v i d e d that t h e h e i g h t o f l i g h t e n i n g
h o l e s , d r a i n i n g h o l e s a n d s i n g l e scallops i n l o n g i t u d i n a l s
o r l o n g i t u d i n a l girders does n o t exceed 2 5 p e r cent o f t h e
w e b depth, f o r scallops m a x i m u m 7 5 m m .
4. A deduction-free s u m o f s m a l l e r o p e n i n g w i d t h s
i n o n e transverse s e c t i o n i n t h e b o t t o m o r deck area o f
0 , 0 6 ( f i - E 6 ) ( w h e r e = b r e a d t h o f ship, Yb = t o t a l
w i d t h o f large o p e n i n g s ) m a y b e considered e q u i v a l e n t t o
t h e a b o v e r e d u c t i o n i n sectional m o d u l u s .
5. T h e s h a d o w area 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 tangent lines w i t h a n o p e n i n g angle o f 30.
6. T h e deck m o d u l u s is related t o t h e m o u l d e d deck
l i n e a t side.
7. T h e b o t t o m m o d u l u s is related t o t h e base 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
c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l 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 supported b y l o n g
i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s o r deep girders. T h e deck m o d u l u s
s h a l l b e t h e n calculated b y d i v i d i n g t h e m o m e n t o f i n e r t i a
b y t h e f o l l o w i n g distance z ( p r o v i d e d i t is greater t h a n
t h e distance t o t h e deck l i n e a t side):
f
z = z ( 0 , 9 + 0,2y\B)
f
w h e r e z = distance f r o m a n e u t r a l a x i s t o t h e t o p o f a c o n t i n u o u s
strength member;
= distance f r o m t h e t o p o f a c o n t i n u o u s strength m e m b e r t o the
centreline o f the ship;
z a n d t o b e m e a s u r e d 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 z .
(
9. L o n g i t u d i n a l girders b e t w e e n m u l t i - h a t c h w a y s
s h a l l b e considered b y special calculations.
Appendix 3.9-3
DIMINUTION LIMIT OF MINIMUM LONGITUDINAL

OF SHIPS IN SERVICE
1. T h e 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 fPmin, i n c m , o f o i l tankers i n service is g i v e n
b y the f o l l o w i n g formula:
3
C j = moulded block coefficient a t draught d corresponding t o t h e

summer b a d waterline, based o n L and S. Q , is determined from
the following formula and shall not be taken less than 0,60:
_ m o u l d e d displacement ( m ) a t d r a u g h t d
3
W^=cL B(C
+ 0,7)n
~
=
C
w h e r e L - l e n g t h o f t h e ship d e t e r m i n e d as the distance, i n m , o n the
s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e from t h e fore side o f a s t e m t o the
after side o f t h e r u d d e r post, o r the centre o f t h e r u d d e r stock
i f there i s n o r u d d e r post. L e n g t h L s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
9 6 p e r cent, a n d s h a l l n o t b e greater t h a n 9 7 p e r cent, o f the
e x t r e m e l e n g t h o n t h e s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e . I n ships w i t h
a n u n u s u a l stern a n d b o w a r r a n g e m e n t l e n g t h L m a y b e
specially considered;
- greatest m o u l d e d breadth, i n m ;
STRENGTH
m
0,9C ;
W
= 1 0 , 7 5 - ( ( 3 0 0 - i y i O O ) ' for 1 3 0 = ^ X ^ 3 0 0 m ;
C = 10,75 for 300 < X < 350 m ;
C = 10,75-((-350150) ' f o r 3 5 0 = ^ X ^ 5 0 0 m ;
r | = m a t e r i a l factor t a k e n e q u a l t o :
1,0 f o r m i l d steel w i t h y i e l d stress o f 2 3 5 N / m m a n d o v e r ;
0,78 f o r h i g h e r strength 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 strength 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
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2 . Scantlings 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 i t e m 1 above, shall b e maintained w i t h i n
0,4L a m i d s h i p s . H o w e v e r , i n special cases, based o n
c o n s i d e r a t i o n o f t h e t y p e o f a ship, h u l l f o r m a n d l o a d i n g
c o n d i t i o n s , t h e scantlings m a y b e g r a d u a l l y reduced
t o w a r d s t h e ends o f 0,4L part, b e a r i n g i n m i n d t h e desire

n o t t o i n h i b i t t h e ship's l o a d i n g f l e x i b i l i t y .
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 t y p e o r design,
e.g. f o r ships o f u n u s u a l m a i n p r o p o r t i o n s and/or w e i g h t
distributions.
4 SURVEYS OF CHEMICAL TANKERS
4.1 G E N E R A L
4.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
4.1.1.1 These requirements apply t o a l l self-propelled
ships w i t h integral tanks ( c h e m i c a l tankers) c a r r y i n g
chemicals i n b u l k , as denned i n Chapter 1.1, i.e. ships w i t h
the Certificate o f Fitness f o r t h e Carriage o f Dangerous
Chemicals i n B u l k regulated b y the International C o d e for
the Construction a n d Equipment o f Ships Carrying
Dangerous Chemicals i n B u l k . I f a chemical tanker is
constructed w i t h b o t h integral and independent tanks, these
requirements are applicable o n l y t o that p o r t i o n o f the cargo
length containing integral tanks. C o m b i n a t i o n carriers f o r the
carriage o f liquefied gases a n d chemicals (gas carriers/
chemical tankers) w i t h independent tanks w i t h i n t h e h u l l ,
shall b e surveyed as 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 t a n k s ,
w i t h i n t h e c a r g o area a n d a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s . T h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e n o t applicable t o independent t a n k s
o n deck. T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s also a p p l y t o t h e s u r v e y o f
m e c h a n i c a l , electrical e q u i p m e n t a n d systems.
T h e present r e q u i r e m e n t s s u p p l e m e n t t h e r e q u i r e
ments for classification survey given i n Part "Survey
S c h e d u l e 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
e x t e n t o f e x a m i n a t i o n , thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d t a n k
testing. T h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e e x t e n d e d w h e n substantial
c o r r o s i o n and/or s t r u c t u r a l defects a r e f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
m i s s i n g i n t h i s S e c t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance
w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P a r t I I " S u r v e y
4.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
T h e d e f i n i t i o n s used i n t h i s S e c t i o n a r e g i v e n i n
Chapter 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 applicable t o repairs o f h u l l struc
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 any k i n d o f survey, i.e. special, intermediate, annual
o r other surveys preceding t h e listed ones, thickness
measurements o f structures i n areas o f close-up surveys
shall b e simultaneous w i t h these close-up surveys.
4.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
d u r i n g special s u r v e y s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e applicable
requirements listed i n Chapter 2 . 4 , Part "Survey
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
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 s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t t o
ensure 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 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 , a r e i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d fit f o r
t h e i r 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 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 carried o u t a t
t h e d u e dates.
4.2.2.1.2 A l l cargo t a n k s , ballast 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,
cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo t a n k s , decks
and outer hull shall b e examined, a n d this examination
s h a l l b e 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 r e q u i r e d i n 4 . 2 . 4 a n d 4 . 2 . 5 , t o ensure t h a t t h e
structural i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n s effective. T h e a i m o f t h e
examination is t o discover substantial corrosion,
s i g n i f i c a n t d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r o t h e r
d e t e r i o r a t i o n , t h a t m a y b e present.
4.2.2.1.3 C a r g o p i p i n g o n deck, cargo a n d ballast
p i p i n g w i t h i n t h e t a n k s a n d spaces specified i n 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 2
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 u n d e r w o r k
i n g pressure t o attending s u r v e y o r ' s satisfaction t o ensure
t h a t tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory. Special
a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e g i v e n t o a n y ballast p i p i n g i n cargo
t a n k s a n d cargo p i p i n g i n ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces,
a n d t h e s u r v e y o r s s h a l l b e a d v i s e d o n a l l occasions w h e n
t h i s p i p i n g , i n c l u d i n g v a l v e s a n d fittings, are o p e n d u r i n g
r e p a i r periods a n d can b e e x a m i n e d i n t e r n a l l y .
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 part o f t h e special
survey. T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y s a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s , 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 t a n k s a n d ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r special
s u r v e y s , i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e e x t e n t o f t h e d r y
d o c k s u r v e y is specified i n C h a p t e r 2 . 5 o f P a r t " S u r v e y
168
N o t e . L o w e r p o r t i o n s o f the cargo a n d ballast t a n k s a r e

considered t o b e the parts b e l o w a l i g h t b a l l a s t w a t e r l i n e .
4.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
4223.1 W h e r e provided, the condition o f the corrosion
prevention system o f cargo tanks shall be examined.
A ballast t a n k s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t subsequent
.1 a hard protective coating has not been applied
from t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , o r
.2 a soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g has b e e n applied, o r
.3 substantial c o r r o s i o n is 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 less
than a G O O D condition and the hard protective coating
is n o t r e p a i r e d t o t h e satisfaction o f t h e s u r v e y o r .
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 , as d e e m e d
necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r .
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 spaces
s h a l l b e carried o u t a t each special s u r v e y .
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 close-up
s u r v e y s at a special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n Tables 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1
o r 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 . T h e s u r v e y o f stainless steel t a n k s m a y b e
carried o u t as a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y s u p p l e m e n t e d b y closeu p survey, as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r .

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 close-up s u r v e y
as d e e m e d necessary t a k i n g i n t o account t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f the tanks under survey, the 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, t a n k s h a v i n g s t r u c t u r a l 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 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 ;
.2 i n tanks, w h i c h have structures approved w i t h reduced
scantlings due t o a n 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 .
4 . 2 . 3 . 4 F o r areas 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
o f close-up surveys according t o Tables 4.2.3.2-1
o r 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 m a y b e specially considered.
4.2.4 E x t e n t o f thickness measurements.
4 . 2 . 4 . 1 T h e m i n i m u m requirements f o r thickness
measurements at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 4.2.4.1.
Thickness measurements o f stainless steel h u l l structures and
piping m a y be w a i v e d , except for clad steel plating.
4.2.4.2 Provisions for extended measurements for
T a b l e 4.2.3.2-1
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey at special survey o f single skin chemical tankers
age < 5
5 < age < 1 0
1 0 < age < 15
Special s u r v e y N o . 4 a n d
subsequent
age > 15
( A ) O n e w e b f r a m e r i n g i n a ( A ) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n a ( A ) A l l w e b frame r i n g s - i n a l l A s special s u r v e y N o . 3
ballast w i n g t a n k
b a l l a s t w i n g t a n k o r d o u b l e ballast t a n k s
b o t t o m ballast t a n k
A d d i t i o n a l t r a n s v e r s e areas as
( B ) O n e deck transverse
( B ) O n e deck transverse i n ( A ) A l l w e b frame r i n g s
deemed necessary b y t h e R S
each r e m a i n i n g b a l l a s t t a n k o r o n cargo w i n g t a n k
surveyor
cargo t a n k o r o n deck
deck.
( B ) O n e deck transverse i n a
cargo w i n g t a n k o r o n deck
( D ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d ( B ) O n e deck transverse i n t w o ( A ) O n e w e b frame r i n g i n
each r e m a i n i n g cargo t a n k
l o w e r part i n a ballast tank
cargo centre t a n k s o r o n deck
1
( D ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d ( C ) B o t h transverse b u l k h e a d s - i n ( C ) A l l transverse b u l k h e a d s i n

l o w e r p a r t i n a cargo w i n g t a n k
a l l cargo tanks
a ballast w i n g t a n k
( D ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d ( D ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d ( C ) A l l transverse b u l k h e a d s i n
l o w e r p a r t i n a cargo centre t a n k l o w e r p a r t i n e a c h r e m a i n i n g a l l ballast t a n k s
ballast tank
2
( D ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d
l o w e r p a r t i n t w o cargo centre
tanks
2
( D ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d
l o w e r p a r t i n a cargo w i n g t a n k
'Ballast double h u l l tank: means double b o t t o m tank plus double side t a n k plus double deck tank, as applicable, even i f these tanks are 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 tanks s h a l l be s u r v e y e d .
N o t e . ( A ) ( D ) : are areas t o be subjected t o close-up s u r v e y s a n d t h i c k n e s s 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 ) c o m p l e t e transverse w e b f r a m e 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 c o m p l e t e - i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r 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 p a r t - i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s .
2
169
T a b l e 4.2.3.2-2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey at special survey of double skin chemical tankers
age < 5
5 < age < 1 0
1 0 < age < 15
Special s u r v e y N o . 4 a n d
subsequent
age > 15
( 1 ) O n e w e b f r a m e r i n g i n a ( 1 ) A l l w e b frame r i n g s i n a ( 1 ) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n a l l A s special s u r v e y N o . 3
b a l l a s t w i n g t a n k o r b a l l a s t d o u b l e ballast t a n k s
ballast d o u b l e h u l l t a n k
hull tank
1
( 2 ) O n e deck transverse i n a (6) T h e k n u c k l e area and the upper ( 7 ) A l l w e b frame r i n g s i n a A d d i t i o n a l t r a n s v e r s e areas as

cargo t a n k o r o n deck
part (approximately 3 m ) o f one w e b cargo w i n g t a n k
deemed necessary b y the
s u r v e y o r t o the R e g i s t e r
frame i n each remaining ballast tank
( 4 ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n ( 2 ) O n e deck transverse i n t w o ( 7 ) O n e w e b frame r i n g i n each
r e m a i n i n g cargo t a n k
a ballast t a n k
cargo t a n k s
1
( 5 ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n ( 4 ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n ( 3 ) A l l transverse b u l k h e a d s i n

a cargo w i n g t a n k
each b a l l a s t t a n k
a l l cargo tanks
1
( 5 ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n ( 5 ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n ( 4 ) A l l transverse b u l k h e a d s i n

t w o cargo centre t a n k s
a l l ballast t a n k s
a cargo centre t a n k
2
(5) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n a
cargo w i n g t a n k
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 deck t a n k , as applicable, e v e n i f these t a n k s are
separate.
W h e r e n o centre cargo t a n k s are f i t t e d (as i n t h e 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 tanks s h a l l b e
surveyed.
N o t e . ( 1 ) , ( 2 ) , ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) a n d ( 7 ) are areas t o b e subjected t o close-up s u r v e y s a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s (refer t o F i g s . 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1
to 4.2.3.2-3):
( 1 ) - w e b frame i n a b a l l a s t t a n k m e a n s v e r t i c a l w e b i n side t a n k , h o p p e r w e b i n h o p p e r t a n k , f l o o r i n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k a n d deck
transverse i n d o u b l e deck t a n k ( w h e r e fitted), i n c l u d i n g adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s . I n f o r e a n d aft p e a k t a n k s w e b f r a m e m e a n s a c o m p l e t e
transverse w e b f r a m e r i n g i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
( 2 ) - deck transverse, i n c l u d i n g adjacent deck s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ( o r e x t e r n a l structure o n deck i n w a y o f the t a n k , w h e r e applicable);
( 3 ) - transverse b u l k h e a d c o m p l e t e i n cargo t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m , adjacent structural m e m b e r s ( s u c h as l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s )
a n d i n t e r n a l structure o f l o w e r a n d upper stools, w h e r e fitted;
( 4 ) - transverse b u l k h e a d c o m p l e t e i n b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s , s u c h as l o n g i t u d i n a l
b u l k h e a d s , girders i n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s , i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g , h o p p e r side, c o n n e c t i n g brackets;
( 5 ) - transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r p a r t i n cargo t a n k , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m , adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ( s u c h as l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s )
a n d i n t e r n a l structure o f l o w e r s t o o l , w h e r e fitted;
( 6 ) - the k n u c k l e area a n d t h e u p p e r p a r t ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m ) , i n c l u d i n g adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s . K n u c k l e area is the area o f t h e w e b
f r a m e a r o u n d the connections o f t h e slope h o p p e r p l a t i n g t o the i n n e r h u l l b u l k h e a d a n d t h e i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g , u p t o 2 m from the corners b o t h
o n t h e b u l k h e a d a n d the d o u b l e b o t t o m ;
( 7 ) - f r a m e i n a cargo t a n k m e a n s deck transverse, l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d v e r t i c a l g i r d e r a n d cross ties, w h e r e fitted, i n c l u d i n g adjacent
structural m e m b e r s .
2
T a b l e 4 . 2 . 4 . 2 , a n d m a y b e a d d i t i o n a l l y specified i n t h e
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 . T h e s e e x t e n d e d
h a v e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n .
4.2.4.3 T h e surveyor m a y further extend t h e
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s as d e e m e d necessary.
4 . 2 . 4 . 4 F o r areas 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
c o a t i n g 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 e x t e n t o f
b e specially considered.
4 . 2 . 4 . 6 I n cases w h e r e t w o o r three sections s h a l l be
measured, a t least o n e s h a l l i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n
0,5L a m i d s h i p s .
4.2.5 E x t e n t o f t a n k testing.
4.2.5.1 T h e m i n i m u m requirements f o r ballast tank testing at special survey are g i v e n i n 4.2.5.3 and Table 4.2.5.1.
T h e m i n i m u m requirements f o r cargo t a n k testing at special
survey are g i v e n i n 4.2.5.4 and Table 4.2.5.1.
C a r g o t a n k t e s t i n g carried o u t b y t h e ship's c r e w
u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e m a s t e r m a y b e accepted b y t h e
surveyor to the Register provided the f o l l o w i n g condit i o n s are c o m p l i e d w i t h :
. 1 a t a n k testing p r o c e d u r e has b e e n s u b m i t t e d b y t h e
s h i p o w n e r a n d agreed w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r p r i o r t o t h e
testing b e i n g carried out. T h e p r o c e d u r e r e v i e w is subject
to the R S B r a n c h Office for in-service supervision;
.2 t h e satisfactory results o f t h e testing is recorded i n
t h e ship l o g b o o k . F u r t h e r m o r e , there i s n o r e c o r d o f
affect t h e s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y o f t h e t a n k ;
.3 t h e t a n k t e s t i n g has b e e n s a t i s f a c t o r i l y carried o u t
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ri f t
ri
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a A~J
(about
10000 DWT)
[[ Imniteerrmm ee ad ii aa ti ee section
section
of
oj
transverse]
transverse]
1
B,(2)
F i g . 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 R e p r e s e n t a t i v e transverse section o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r ( a b o u t 1 0 0 0 0 D W T ) .
A r e a s A a n d , ( 1 ) a n d ( 2 ) f o r close-up s u r v e y s o f c h e m i c a l tankers
Transverse
B H D of chemical
tanker
(about 1 0 0 0 0 DWT)
Sec A
Sec
Additional
SecD
floor
1 ii^TTî{ji r

F i g . 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 R e p r e s e n t a t i v e transverse o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r ( a b o u t 1 0 0 0 0 D W T ) . A r e a s a n d D , ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) a n d ( 5 )
f o r close-up s u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r
M i d s h i p section
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of chemical
tanker
(about
section]
rr *
10000 DWT)
[ I n t e r m e d i a t e section
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(7)
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F i g . 4.2.3.2-3 R e p r e s e n t a t i v e transverse section o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r ( a b o u t 1 0 0 0 0 D W T ) .
A r e a s ( 6 ) a n d ( 7 ) f o r close-up s u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r
T a b l e 4.2.4.1
M i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s t o thickness measurements a t special surveys o f chemical t a n k e r s
age
5
1 . Suspect areas
2 . O n e section o f deck p l a t i n g
w i t h i n t h e cargo area ( i n w a y o f a
ballast o r a cargo t a n k used
primarily for water ballast)
3. N o requirements f o r plating
measurements
4. Measurements, for general asses
sment a n d recording o f corrosion
pattern, o f those structural members
subject t o a close-up survey
according to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 o r
4.2.3.2-2
5 < age = = S 1 0
1 . Suspect areas
. 1 each deck plate
.2 o n e transverse section
3 . Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes
4. Measurements, for general asses
subject to a close-up survey accor
ding to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 o r 4.2.3.2-2
1 0 < age S 1 5
1 . Suspect areas
. 1 each deck plate
.2 t w o transverse s e c t i o n s
3 . Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes
4. Measurements, f o r general asses
ding to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 or 4.2.3.2-2
1
a n d subsequent
aae > 15
1 . Suspect areas
. 1 each deck plate
.2 three transverse sections
3 . A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes, f u l l
length
4. Measurements, f o r general as
sessment and recording o f corrosion
ding t o Tables 4.2.3.2-1 o r
4.2.3.2-2
1
' A t least o n e section s h a l l i n c l u d e a ballast 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
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 n areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n w i t h i n t h e cargo t a n k l e n g t h a t special s u r v e y
of chemical tankers
Structural member
1. B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m and hopper 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 structure M i n i m u m o f three b a y s across t a n k , i n c l u d i n g
plating
aft spacing
Measurements around and under a l l suction
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 structure 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 each s e c t i o n
longitudinals
where b o t t o m plating measured
1.3 C e n t r a l a n d b o t t o m girders, i n c l u d i n g t h e A t f o r e a n d aft w a t e r t i g h t floors a n d i n centre
w a t e r t i g h t ones
o f tanks
5-point pattern f o r each panel

longitudinals and floors
between
T h r e e m e a s u r e m e n t s i n l i n e across t h e & c e
plate a n d three m e a s u r e m e n t s o n v e r t i c a l w e b
V e r t i c a l l i n e o f single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n g i r d e r
stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f three
measurements
172
Table
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 ones
T h r e e floors i n sections w h e r e b o t t o m p l a t i n g
m e a s u r e d , w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s at b o t h ends a n d
middle
1.5 H o p p e r structure w e b frame r i n g
T h r e e w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n sections w h e r e
b o t t o m plating measured:
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 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
bulkhead or swash bulkhead
stiffeners ( m i n i m u m o f t h r e e )
1.7 Stiffeners
4.2.4.2
continued
T w o m e a s u r e m e n t s across f l a n g e w h e r e f i t t e d
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r t w o square m e t r e area
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r o n e square m e t e r o f
plating.
S i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s o n flange
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r o n e square m e t e r o f
plating
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r t w o square m e t e r o f
plating
F o r w e b , 5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r span ( t w o
m e a s u r e m e n t s 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, s i n g l e
m e a s u r e m e n t s a t each e n d a n d centre o f span
Single measurements
2. D e c k structure
2.1 Deck plating
T w o transverse sections across

tank
E v e r y t h i r d l o n g i t u d i n a l i n each o f t w o strake
w i t h a m i n i m u m o f one longitudinal
A t fore a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d , b r a c k e t
toes a n d i n centre o f t a n k s
M i n i m u m o f three m e a s u r e m e n t s p e r p l a t e p e r
section
2.2 D e c k longitudinals
Three measurements i n line vertically o n webs
a n d t w o m e a s u r e m e n t s o n face plate ( i f fitted)
Vertical line o f single measurements o n girder
2.3 D e c k girders a n d brackets.
stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f three
measurements
T w o m e a s u r e m e n t s across flange
5-point pattern o n deck girders/bulkhead
brackets
2 . 4 D e c k transverse w e b s
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s , w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s a t 5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r o n e square m e t e r area
b o t h ends a n d m i d d l e o f span
S i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s o n flange
2.5 V e r t i c a l w e b frame r i n g s a n d transverse M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b frame r i n g s , a n d
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r o n e square m e t e r area
b u l k h e a d s i n w i n g ballast t a n k f o r d o u b l e s k i n b o t h transverse b u l k h e a d s
chemical tanker ( t w o meters f r o m deck)
2 . 6 Stiffeners
Single measurements
3. Side shell a n d longitudinal b u l k h e a d s structure
3.1 Side shell and longitudinal bulkhead plating:
. 1 deckhead a n d b o t t o m strakes, a n d strakes i n P l a t i n g b e t w e e n each p a i r o f l o n g i t i d i n a l s i n a
m i n i m u m o f three sections ( a l o n g t h e t a n k )
w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l girders
Plating between every third pair o f
l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n s a m e three sections
3.2 S i d e a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d l o n g i t u d i n a l s
on:
. 1 deckhead a n d b o t t o m strakes, a n d strakes i n E a c h l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e three sections
E v e r y t h i r d l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e three sections
3.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l s brackets
3.7 Stiffeners
Single measurement
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 o n face plate

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 o n face plate
M i n i m u m o f three at t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f 5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r area o f b r a c k e t
t a n k i n s a m e three sections
3.4 Vertical w e b frame rings and transverse b u l k heads o f double side tanks (excluding deck area):
. 1 strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l girders
M i n i m u m o f t w o web frame rings and b o t h
M i n i m u m o f t w o web frame rings and b o t h
3.5 W e b frame r i n g s a n d cross ties f o r o t h e r T h r e e w e b frame r i n g s w i t h m i n i m u m o f three
t a n k s t h a n d o u b l e side t a n k s
l o c a t i o n s o n each w e b , i n c l u d i n g i n w a y o f
cross t i e c o n n e c t i o n s a n d l o w e r e n d b r a c k e t
Single measurement
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o square
m e t e r area
T w o m e a s u r e m e n t s b e t w e e n each p a i r o f
v e r t i c a l stiffeners
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o square
m e t e r area o f w e b frame r i n g s , p l u s s i n g l e
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n face plate o f w e b f r a m e r i n g
a n d cross ties
P l a t i n g o n each g i r d e r i n a m i n i m u m o f three T w o m e a s u r e m e n t s b e t w e e n each p a i r o f
sections
Single measurements
173
Table
Structural member
4.2.4.2
continued
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 and l o w e r stool, where
T r a n s v e r s e strake w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d
connection to inner bottom/deck plating
T r a n s v e r s e strake w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d
connection to bulkhead plating
4 . 2 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m strakes, a n d strakes i n P l a t i n g b e t w e e n p a i r o f stiffeners a t three
l o c a t i o n s : a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 / 4 , 1 / 2 a n d 3/4 w i d t h
o f tank
P l a t i n g b e t w e e n p a i r o f stiffeners a t m i d d l e
location
P l a t i n g f o r each change o f scantling, a t centre
4 . 4 Strakes i n corrugated b u l k h e a d s
o f w e b a n d flange o f c o r r u g a t i o n
M i n i m u m o f three t y p i c a l stiffeners
4.5 Stiffeners
4.6 Brackets
4 . 7 H o r i z o n t a l girders
4.8 D e e p w e b s
fitted
Single measurement
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t o n e square m e t e r o f
plating
F o r w e b , 5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r span b e t w e e n
bracket connections ( t w o measurements
across w e b a t each b r a c k e t c o n n e c t i o n a n d
o n e a t centre o f span)
F o r face plate, single m e a s u r e m e n t s a t each
b r a c k e t toe a n d a t centre o f span
M i n i m u m o f three at t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f 5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r area o f b r a c k e t
tank
A l l girders w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s a t b o t h ends 5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r o n e square m e t e r area,
and middle
p l u s single m e a s u r e m e n t s near b r a c k e t toes
a n d o n flanges
M e a s u r e m e n t s at t o e o f b r a c k e t a n d at centre o f F o r w e b , 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t 1 square
span
meter.
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s across flange
T a b l e 4.2.5.1
M i n i m u m requirements for t a n k testing at special survey
of chemical tankers
age 5
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r o n e
meter length
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r o n e
meter length
5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t o n e square m e t e r o f
plating
a n d subsequent age > 5
C a r g o t a n k b o u n d a r i e s f a c i n g ballast A l l cargo t a n k b u l k h e a d 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
close-up s u r v e y i s c o m p l e t e d ;
.4 t h e i n t e r n a l a n d e x t e r n a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e t a n k s a n d
associated structure are f o u n d
satisfactory b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r a t t h e
t i m e o f t h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y .
4.2.5.5 T h e tests o f double b o t t o m tanks and other
spaces n o t designed f o r the carriage o f liquids m a y b e
o m i t t e d , p r o v i d e d a satisfactory i n t e r n a l 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 is carried o u t
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 years o f age
selected steel cargo pipes outside cargo t a n k s a n d ballast
pipes passing t h r o u g h cargo t a n k s s h a l l be:
. 1 thickness m e a s u r e d a t r a n d o m o r selected p i p e
lengths t o b e o p e n e d f o r i n t e r n a l i n s p e c t i o n ;
.2 pressure tested t o t h e m a x i m u m w o r k i n g pressure.
Special attention shall b e 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 , electrical e q u i p m e n t
and systems.
4.2.7.1 T h e special survey shall include, i n addition t o
the requirements o f a n n u a l s u r v e y (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 a n d
systems are i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n and are f i t f o r the
intended purpose f o r the n e w p e r i o d o f class o f 5 years t o
be assigned, subject t o proper maintenance and operation
and t o periodical surveys b e i n g carried o u t at the due dates.
4 . 2 . 7 . 2 P u m p s , fans 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, i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n , safety devices a n d other
.3 a u t o m a t e d cargo c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
.5 f i x e d f o a m fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g deck s y s t e m ;
pump rooms;
.7 cargo h e a t i n g s y s t e m i n cargo t a n k s .
4.2.7.3 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 a d d i t i o n a l l y s u r v e y e d i n a cargo area o f a l l c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s :
. 1 cargo, s t r i p p i n g a n d ballast p u m p s ( s u r v e y e d
a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested), s a f e t y v a l v e s o n p u m p s
( o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested);
.2 p r e s s u r e / v a c u u m v a l v e s o f cargo t a n k v e n t i n g
system (opened up, surveyed and checked f o r functioni n g ) , f l a m e screens (checked);
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.3 a h e a t i n g s y s t e m o f cargo t a n k s ( s u r v e y e d a n d
pressure tested a t 1,5 t i m e s t h e w o r k i n g pressure);
.4 a d r a i n s y s t e m o f p u m p r o o m s (checked a n d
tested);
.5 a l l v e n t i l a t i n g systems i n t h e cargo area i n c l u d i n g
p o r t a b l e fans ( 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);
.6 gauges o f a cargo l e v e l i n tanks ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested);
.7 l i q u i d cargo l e v e l a l a r m ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested);
.8 o v e r f l o w c o n t r o l ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested);
.9 pressure a n d t e m p e r a t u r e a l a r m ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested);
. 1 0 r e m o t e c o n t r o l o f p u m p r o o m systems (opera t i o n a l l y tested);
. 1 1 a s a m p l i n g device f o r cargo t a n k s , i f f i t t e d
( o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested);
. 1 2 a n i n e r t gas s y s t e m ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested);
.13 t h e b o w a n d stern e m e r g e n c y t o w i n g arrangem e n t s are s u r v e y e d , i f fitted;
. 1 4 electrical e q u i p m e n t i n c l u d i n g testing o f protect i v e m e a n s o f electric m o t o r s .
4.3.1 Schedule.
4.3.1.1 A n n u a l surveys shall be held 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 its c o n s t r u c t i o n o r t h e date
4.3.2 S c o p e .
4.3.2.1 General.
4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l consist o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
h u l l , p i p i n g , m e c h a n i c a l a n d electrical e q u i p m e n t , as w e l l
as 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 .
4.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l includes:
. 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 c l o s i n g
appliances as far as c a n b e seen;
w a t e r t i g h t structures as far as practicable.
4.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f t h e w e a t h e r deck includes:
. 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
.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 f l a m e - a r r e s t i n g fittings;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f flame screens o n a i r pipes 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 cargo, b u n k e r , v e n t i l a t i n g a n d v e n t
p i p i n g systems, i n c l u d i n g v e n t masts a n d headers;
sections a n d t h e i r e a r t h i n g .
4 . 3 . 2 . 4 S u r v e y o f cargo p u m p r o o m s a n d p i p e
t u n n e l s , i f any, includes:
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;
systems;
sections a n d t h e i r earthings;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f vent systems, including a n
4 . 3 . 2 . 5 . 1 E x a m i n a t i o n o f ballast 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
s u r v e y (refer t o 4 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 ) o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y (refer
t o 4 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 a n d 4 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 2 ) s h a l l b e carried o u t . W h e n
considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r w h e n 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 a n d i f t h e results o f these thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
indicate that substantial c o r r o s i o n is f o u n d , t h e e x t e n t o f
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e increased i n accordance
w i t h T a b l e 4 . 2 . 4 . 2 . T h e s e extended 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 b e f o r e 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 at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
taken.
4 . 3 . 2 . 6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , electrical e q u i p m e n t
a n d systems.
4 . 3 . 2 . 6 . 1 P u m p s , fans 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, i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n , safety devices a n d
o t h e r 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, a r e subject t o 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
testing:
cargo a n d s t r i p p i n g s y s t e m ;
ballast s y s t e m ;
a u t o m a t e d cargo c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
h y d r o c a r b o n gas 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;
cargo h e a t i n g s y s t e m i n cargo t a n k s .
4.3.2.6.2 S u r v e y s h a l l b e carried o u t t o c o n f i r m that
p o t e n t i a l sources o f fire i n p u m p r o o m s o r n e a r b y a r e
m i s s i n g a n d ladders f o r access are i n fit c o n d i t i o n a n d
that a l l t h e electrical e q u i p m e n t i n p u m p r o o m s i s i n fit
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 t h a t a l l t h e electrical e q u i p m e n t i n p u m p r o o m s i s
i n fit c o n d i t i o n a n d p r o p e r l y m a i n t a i n e d .
4 . 3 . 2 . 6 . 4 S u r v e y o f i n e r t gas s y s t e m i s carried 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 that 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 fit c o n d i t i o n a n d free o f signs o f
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m that b o t h i n e r t gas 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 testing o f a scrubber r o o m v e n t i l a t i n g
system;
.4 check o f a deck w a t e r seal f o r a u t o m a t i c f i l l i n g
.5 check 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 testing o f a l l r e m o t e l y operated a n d
a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d v a l v e s i n c l u d i n g i n e r t gas
shut-off valves;
.7 o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f soot b l o w e r s i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
.8 check, as far as practicable, i n c l u d i n g s i m u l a t i o n
supply main;
l o w pressure i n t h e p i p e l i n e feeding t h e deck w a t e r
seal;
failure o f p o w e r supply t o the automatic control system
for the gas regulating v a l v e and t o continuously indicating
and permanently recording devices f o r m o n i t o r i n g pressure
and o x y g e n content i n the inert gas supply m a i n ;
.9 check o f a n accuracy o f p o r t a b l e a n d f i x e d
w i t h use o f a c a l i b r a t i n g gas;
. 1 0 check, 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 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 a b o v e
checks.
4.3.2.6.5 S u r v e y o f p i p i n g a n d fittings 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 s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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 testing o f spark
m e a n s f o r silencers, i f fitted, s h a l l b e carried o u t .
4.4.1 Schedule.
4.4.1.1 T h e intermediate survey shall b e held at o r
4.4.1.2 T h e items o f technical supervision, additional
t o the requirements o f the annual survey, m a y be surveyed
either at o r b e t w e e n the 2 n d and 3 r d annual survey.
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces are n o t acceptable.
4.4.2 S c o p e .
4.4.2.1 General.
4 . 4 . 2 . 1 . 1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e scope o f t h e a n n u a l
s u r v e y i n C h a p t e r 4 . 3 , t h e scope o f i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y
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s h a l l i n c l u d e , depending o n t h e ship's age, t h e r e q u i r e ments o f 4.4.2.2 to 4.4.2.4.

4.4.2.1.2 F o r weather decks, a n e x a m i n a t i o n as far as
applicable o f cargo, bunker, ballast, steam and 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 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 , the p i p i n g m a y be required t o b e
pressure tested, thickness measured o r b o t h .
4.4.2.1.3 T h e survey o f mechanical, electrical
e q u i p m e n t a n d systems s h a l l be 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 chemical tankers b e t w e e n 5 a n d
10 years o f age.
T h e f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
. 1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f representative ballast t a n k s
a n d selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l be carried o u t . I f s u c h
s u r v e y reveals n o v i s i b l e structural defects, t h e e x a m i n a tion m a y b e limited t o a verification that t h e hard
protective coating remains i n G O O D condition;
.2 a ballast t a n k s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t subsequent
2 . 1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g has n o t b e e n a p p l i e d
2 . 2 a soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g has b e e n applied; o r
2.3 substantial c o r r o s i o n is 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 less
t h a n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d i t i s n o t repaired t o t h e
satisfaction o f t h e s u r v e y o r ;
.3 suspect 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 .
4 . 4 . 2 3 S u r v e y o f chemical tankers between 1 0 and
15 years o f age.
.1 the requirements o f the intermediate survey shall
be 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 special s u r v e y
according t o Chapters 1.3 a n d 4 . 2 . H o w e v e r , pressure
testing o f cargo a n d ballast t a n k s i s n o t r e q u i r e d unless
d e e m e d necessary b y t h e attending s u r v e y o r ;
.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 at t h e
annual survey;
.3 at i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y m a y be
considered 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 4 . 2 . 2 . 2 .
4 . 4 . 2 . 4 S u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l tankers o v e r 15 years o f
age.
.1 the requirements o f the intermediate survey shall
be 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 special s u r v e y
according t o Chapters 1.3 a n d 4 . 2 . H o w e v e r , pressure
testing o f cargo a n d ballast t a n k s i s n o t r e q u i r e d unless
d e e m e d necessary b y t h e attending s u r v e y o r ;
annual survey;
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.3 a s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e part o f t h e
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 OF SURVEY
p o r t i o n s o f cargo tanks a n d ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e carried
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
o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s , i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e ship's h u l l collected d u r i n g s u r v e y s h a l l
s c o p e o f t h e d r y d o c k s u r v e y i s s p e c i f i e d b e e v a l u a t e d f o r acceptability a n d c o n t i n u e d structural
i n C h a p t e r 2 . 5 o f P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
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
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w l i g h t ballast w a t e r l i n e .
Register documents.
4.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o preparations f o r tested (pressure testing, t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , e t c . )
s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 1.3.
s h a l l b e m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o t h e n e x t attending s u r v e y o r
p r i o r t o c o n t i n u i n g o r c o m p l e t i n g 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
s u b m i t t e d t o t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d k e p t o n b o a r d t h e ship
4 . 6 . 1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d f o r reference a t f u t u r e s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l
verification o f documentation o n board are given i n S u m m a r y shall be verified b y a duly authorised person o f
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 ship's s u r v e y
C h a p t e r 1.4.
and/or issued t h i s S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f t h e
4.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o procedures f o r thickness

measurements o f h u l l structures are g i v e n i n Chapter 1.5.
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Appendix 4.8
SURVEY REPORTING
principles.
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 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 s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e
d e s c r i p t i o n o f s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h the applicable
r e q u i r e m e n t s depending 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 deck 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
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 is f o u n d t o b e i n
1.1 T h e s u r v e y reports s h a l l b e generated 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 has b e e n specially
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n deck, cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g
w i t h i n cargo a n d ballast t a n k s , p u m p r o o m s , p i p e t u n n e l s
w h e n s t r u c t u r a l d a m a g e s / d e f e c t s h a v e b e e n 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 :
found;
w h e n repairs, r e n e w a l s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n p i p i n g w i t h v a l v e s a n d fittings;
carried o u t ;
o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable R u l e s ;
3 RESULTS OF SURVEY
s u r v e y records, w h i c h s h a l l f o r m a n a u d i t a b l e i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) s h a l l b e
identified.
documentary trail;
i n f o r m a t i o n , w h i c h m a y b e u s e d as i n p u t f o r 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
maintenance o f Rules and instructions.
damages a n d defects s h a l l be i d e n t i f i e d . R e p o r t s m a y be
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y is s p l i t b e t w e e n different R e g i s t e r s u p p l e m e n t e d b y sketches, diagrams a n d p h o t o s .
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 be 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 i t e m s s u r v e y e d s h a l l b e m a d e b y t h e s u r v e y o r c o n t r o l l i n g t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s o n b o a r d .
surveyor.
o p i n i o n that repairs are r e q u i r e d , a l l s u c h h u l l structures
s h a l l b e l i s t e d i n t h e report. A l l details o f t h e repairs
2 SCOPE OF SURVEY
effected s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d b y m a r k i n g specific reference
t o r e l e v a n t i t e m s i n t h e 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 has 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
identification of:
t h e i r l o c a t i o n a n d ship's c o m p a r t m e n t ;
has b e e n 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
h u l l structural m e m b e r ;
repair m e t h o d ( c o m p l e t e o r p a r t i a l replacement,
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 r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.) i n c l u d i n g :
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steel grades a n d scantlings ( i f different f r o m t h e

original),
sketches/photos, i f necessary;
r e p a i r extent;
n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing.
5 SURVEYS OF BULK CARRIERS

5.1 G E N E R A L
5.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
5.1.1.1 T h e present 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 b u l k carriers, as d e f i n e d i n C h a p t e r 1 . 1 , o t h e r
t h a n d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers, as d e f i n e d i n C h a p t e r 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 t h e cargo h o l d s ,
cofferdams, p i p e t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces, f u e l 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 r e q u i r e m e n t s 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
requirements given i n Part "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope".
c o r r o s i o n and/or s t r u c t u r a l defects a r e f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
a d d i t i o n a l close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
5.1.1.4 Ships, w h i c h are required t o c o m p l y w i t h
Chapter 5.9 ( I A C S U R S I 9 ) , are subject t o t h e additional
thickness measurement guidance contained 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 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 f o r
purposes o f d e t e r m i n i n g compliance w i t h I A C S U R S 1 9
p r i o r t o t h e relevant compliance deadline stipulated i n
Chapter 5.11 a n d at subsequent intermediate surveys ( f o r
ships o v e r 10 years o f age) and 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 Chapter 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 C h a p t e r 5 . 1 2 ( I A C S U R S 3 1 ) , a r e subject t o t h e
a d d i t i o n a l 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 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 p r i o r t o t h e r e l e v a n t c o m p l i a n c e d e a d l i n e
stipulated i n C h a p t e r 5 . 1 1 a n d at subsequent i n t e r m e d i a t e
a n d special s u r v e y s 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
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h C h a p t e r 5.12.
5.1.1.6 F o r b u l k carriers w i t h h y b r i d cargo h o l d
arrangements, i.e., 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
a n d associated w i n g spaces.
5.1.1.7 B u l k carriers d e f i n e d i n 5 . 9 . 1 a n d 5 . 1 0 . 1
shall be surveyed t o determine their compliance w i t h the
requirements o f Chapters 5.9 ( I A C S U R S 1 9 ) , 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
stipulated i n 5.11.1.
4.3 F o r repairs n o t c o m p l e t e d at t h e t i m e o f survey,

5.1.1.8 F r a m e s o f cargo h o l d s o f b u l k carriers

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 t h e requirements o f
C h a p t e r 5 . 1 2 ( 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 a n d 5.12.1.6 respectively.
5.1.1.9 S t o p p i n g a n d securing devices f o r h a t c h
covers o f cargo h o l d s 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
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f Chapter 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 carriers w i t h h y b r i d cargo h o l d
arrangements, 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 Chapter 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 applicable t o repairs o f h u l l struc
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
survey.
w h e r e close-up s u r v e y s are r e q u i r e d , s h a l l b e carried o u t
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h close-up s u r v e y s .
5.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
5.2.2 S c o p e .
5.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
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 s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t t o
ensure 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 5.2.2.1.3, i s i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d i s fit f o r its
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 5 years t o
be 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 carried o u t a t t h e d u e
dates.
5.2.2.1.2 A l l cargo h o l d s , ballast 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 , cofferdams a n d v o i d
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spaces b o u n d i n g cargo h o l d s , decks a n d o u t e r h u l l s h a l l

be examined, and this examination shall b e supplemented b y thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d testing as r e q u i r e d
i n 5.2.4 a n d 5.2.5, t o ensure that 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 effective. 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 substantial 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, damages o r o t h e r structural d e t e r i o r a t i o n , that
m a y be present.
5.2.2.1.3 A l l p i p i n g systems w i t h i n t h e a b o v e spaces
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 u n d e r
w o r k i n g pressure t o attending s u r v e y o r ' 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 scope o f s u r v e y o f ballast 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 r e l a t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r ballast t a n k s .
5.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
5.2.2.2.1 A survey i n dry dock shall be a part o f the
special s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y s a n d
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , 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 h o l d s a n d ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r special s u r v e y s , i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e
scope o f d r y d o c k s u r v e y i s g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 2.5 o f
5.2.2.3.2 W h e r e a hard protective coating i s

p r o v i d e d i n cargo h o l d s a n d i s f o u n d i n G O O D
c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f close-up s u r v e y s a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y be s p e c i a l l y considered.
5.2.2.4 H a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s .
T h e h a t c h covers a n d c o m i n g s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d as
follows.
5.2.2.4.1 A thorough inspection o f the items listed
i n 5.3.2.3 s h a l l b e carried o u t .
5.2.2.4.2 Satisfactory 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 h a t c h covers s h a l l b e checked, i n c l u d i n g :
. 1 s t o w a g e 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 fit a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f sealing i n closed
condition;
5.2.2.4.3 T h e effectiveness o f sealing arrangements
o f a l l h a t c h covers s h a l l 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
a n d c o a m i n g s p l a t i n g a n d stiffeners s h a l l 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 . 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 spaces
s h a l l b e carried o u t at each special survey. F u e l o i l t a n k s
N o t e . L o w e r p o r t i o n s o f the cargo h o l d s a n d ballast t a n k s are
i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n accordance
considered t o b e the parts o f t h e h u l l b e l o w l i g h t ballast w a t e r l i n e .
w i t h Table 5.2.3.1.
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 s u r v e y s a t special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 5.2.3.2.
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 ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d . F o r ballast 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 survey, as d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g i n t o account t h e
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 c o a t i n g is f o u n d i n P O O R 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
c o n d i t i o n a n d i t is n o t r e n e w e d w h e r e soft o r s e m i - h a r d 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
c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied, o r w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e structural arrangements o r details, w h i c h h a v e suffered
c o a t i n g has n o t b e e n a p p l i e d from t h e t i m e o f construc- defects i n s i m i l a r spaces o r s i m i l a r ships according t o
tion, the tanks i n question shall be examined at annual available information.
i n t e r v a l s . 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 as
5.2.3.4 F o r areas i n spaces w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f h a r d protective coating i s o f close-up s u r v e y s according t o T a b l e 5.2.3.2 m a y b e
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, specially considered (refer also t o 5 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 2 ) .
w h e r e a soft o r semi-hard coating has been applied, o r
w h e r e a h a r d protective coating has n o t been applied from
5 . 2 . 4 . 1 T h e m i n i m u m requirements t o thickness
the time o f construction, the tanks i n question m a y b e measurements at special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n Table 5 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
e x a m i n e d a t annual intervals. W h e n considered necessary
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 guidelines
b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive corrosion exists, applicable t o t h e v e r t i c a l l y corrugated transverse b u l k thickness measurements shall be carried o u t
h e a d 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
T a b l e 5.2.3.1
Overall s u r v e y o f fuel oil t a n k s i n the c a r g o area a t special surveys o f b u l k carriers
Age S 5
5 < age = = S 1 0
1 0 < age S 1 5
a n d subsequent A g e > 15
None
One
Two
Half, m i n i m u m t w o
N o t e s : 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 tanks o f i n t e g r a l (structural) type.

2 . I f a selection o f t a n k s is accepted t o b e e x a m i n e d , t h e n different t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t each special s u r v e y o n a r o t a t i o n a l basis.
3. P e a k t a n k s ( a l l uses) s h a l l be subject t o i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n a t each special survey.
4 . A t special s u r v e y N o . 3 a n d subsequent special s u r v e y s , o n e deep t a n k f o r fuel o i l i n t h e cargo area s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d , i f fitted.
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T a b l e 5.2.3.2
M i n i m u m requirements to close-up survey at special hull surveys of b u l k carriers
age
5
5 < age ==S 1 0
1 0 < age S 15
(A) 2 5 p e r cent o f s h e l l frames i n

t h e f o r w a r d cargo h o l d at represen
tative positions
(A) Selected frames i n r e m a i n i n g
cargo h o l d s
(B)
O n e transverse w e b w i t h
associated p l a t i n g a n d l o n g i t u
dinals i n t w o representative w a t e r
b a l l a s t t a n k s o f each t y p e ( 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 cargo h o l d hatch covers and
coamings (plating and stiffeners)
(A) A l l shell frames i n the f o r w a r d cargo

h o l d and 2 5 per cent o f shell frames i n each
o f the remaining cargo holds, including
upper a n d l o w e r e n d attachments a n d
adjacent shell plating. F o r b u l k carriers
100 0 0 0 deadweight and above, a l l shell
frames i n the foremost cargo hold and 50 per cent
o f shell frames i n each o f the r e m a i n i n g
cargo holds, including upper and l o w e r end
attachments and adjacent shell plating
( B ) O n e transverse w e b w i t h associated
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 each ballast
tank
( B ) F o r w a r d and aft transverse bulkhead i n
one ballast tank, including stiffening system.
(C) A l l cargo h o l d transverse 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 structure o f u p p e r a n d
(D) A l l cargo h o l d h a t c h covers a n d
(E) A l l deck p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r deck
structure i n s i d e l i n e o f h a t c h o p e n i n g s
b e t w e e n a l l cargo h o l d hatches
a n d subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l s h e l l frames i n t h e (A) A l l s h e l l frames i n a l l

forward and one other selected cargo h o l d s , i n c l u d i n g u p p e r
cargo h o l d and 5 0 per cent o f a n d l o w e r e n d attachments
frames i n each o f the r e m a i n i n g a n d adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g
cargo holds, including upper and A r e a s () (E) as f o r
l o w e r e n d a t t a c h m e n t s a n d special s u r v e y N o . 3
adjacent shell plating
( B ) A l l transverse w e b s w i t h
associated 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 each b a l l a s t t a n k
( B ) A l l transverse b u l k h e a d s i n
ballast tanks, including
stiffening s y s t e m
A r e a s ( Q , (D) a n d (E) as f o r
special s u r v e y N o . 2
N t e s : 1. (A) (E) areas o f close-up survey, i n c l u d i n g :

(A) cargo h o l d transverse frames;
( B ) transverse w e b frame o r w a t e r t i g h t transverse b u l k h e a d i n b a l l a s t t a n k s ;
(C) cargo h o l d transverse b u l k h e a d s p l a t i n g , stiffeners a n d girders;
(D) argo h o l d h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s ;
(E) deck p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r deck structure i n s i d e l i n e 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.
2 . R e f e r t o sketches i n F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 f o r t h e areas c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o (A) - (E) a t close-up s u r v e y o f b u l k a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers.
3. A l s o refer t o s k e t c h i n F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 f o r areas o f side s h e l l frames i n cargo h o l d s .
4 . C r i t e r i a f o r e v a l u a t i n g t h e c o n d i t i o n o f h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s o f cargo h o l d s ( f o r ships constructed o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 ) are
given i n Appendix 5.2-1.
5. C l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f transverse b u l k h e a d s s h a l l be carried a t f o u r l e v e l s , sketches o f w h i c h are g i v e n i n F i g s . 5.2.3.2-3 a n d 5.2.3.2-4:
l e v e l a i m m e d i a t e l y above the inner b o t t o m and i m m e d i a t e l y above the line o f gussets ( i f fitted) and shedders tor ships w i t h o u t l o w e r stool;
l e v e l b i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e a n d b e l o w t h e l o w e r s t o o l s h e l f p l a t e ( f o r those ships fitted w i t h l o w e r s t o o l s ) , a n d i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e
l i n e o f shedder plates;
level about mid-height o f the bulkhead;
l e v e l d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the upper deck p l a t i n g a n d i m m e d i a t e l y adjacent t o t h e upper w i n g t a n k , a n d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w t h e u p p e r
s t o o l s h e l f plate ( f o r those ships w i t h u p p e r s t o o l s ) , o r i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w t h e topside t a n k s .
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 C h a p t e r 5.9 (refer
also t o 5.1.1.4), reference shall be m a d e t o A p p e n d i x 5.9-2.
F o r additional thickness measurement guidelines applic
able t o the side shell frames and brackets o n ships subject t o
the compliance w i t h the requirements o f Chapter 5.12 (refer
also t o 5.1.1.5), reference shall be made t o A p p e n d i x 5 . 1 2 - 1 .
T a b l e 5.2.4.2 a n d m a y b e a d d i t i o n a l l y specified i n t h e
s u r v e y i s c r e d i t e d 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 c o r r o s i o n 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 h a v e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t
under the C o m m o n Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers,
t h e 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 c o a t i n g applied i n accordance w i t h t h e
coating manufacturer's requirements a n d examined at
a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s t o c o n f i r m t h e c o a t i n g i n w a y is s t i l l i n
good condition; or alternatively required to be measured
at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s .
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 m e a s u r e m e n t s as d e e m e d necessary.
5.2.4.4 F o r areas 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 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 according t o T a b l e 5 . 2 . 4 . 1
m a y b e s p e c i a l l y considered (refer also t o 5 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 2 ) .
r e v e a l e d from deck p l a t i n g m e a s u r e m e n t s , 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 Representative thickness measurements t o
determine b o t h general and local levels o f c o r r o s i o n 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 Thickness
measurements shall b e also carried o u t t o determine the
c o r r o s i o n levels o n t h e transverse b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g .
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Typical transverse section of cargo hold.

Areas (A), (B) and (D) for close-up survey
Lower part
of the frame
Typical transverse bulkhead of cargo hold

Area (C) for close-up survey
Upper stool
Under deck tank
* \
F i g . 5.2.3.2-2
L o w e r p a r t a n d a r e a s (A\ (B\ ( Q 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 fb u l k carriers
Level d
Level
Level a
Lower stool
Hopper tank
Double bottom 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
F i g . 5.2.3.2-3 L e v e l s , 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 a n d lower stools
in cargo holds o fb u l k carriers
F i g . 5.2.3.2-1
A r e a s {A), (B), ( Q , (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, 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
b u l k h e a d s h a v i n g u p p e r a n d lower stools i n cargo holds o f b u l k carriers
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T a b l e 5.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements to thickness measurements at special surveys o f b u l k carriers
A g e S 5
1. Suspect areas
5 < age ==S 1 0
1 0 < age S 1 5
1. Suspect areas
2. W i t h i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area:
. 1 t w o transverse sections o f deck p l a t i n g
outside l i n e o f cargo h a t c h o p e n i n g s
a n d subsequent
A g e > 15
1. Suspect areas
.1 each deck plate outside l i n e o f cargo
hatch openings
.2 t w o transverse sections b e y o n d t h e
l i n e o f cargo h a t c h 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. W i n d a n d w a t e r strakes 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 strakes
t w o transverse sections considered a b o v e outside 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 assessment 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l assessment
and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f
those structural members subject to close-up 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
s u r v e y according t o T a b l e 5.2.3.2
to close-up survey according t o
T a b l e 5.2.3.2
5. Refer also to 5.1.1.4 and A p p e n d i x 5.9-3
for additional thickness measurement
guidelines applicable t o t h e v e r t i c a l l y
corrugated transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k heads b e t w e e n cargo h o l d N o s . 1 and 2
o n b u l k carriers subject to compliance
w i t h Chapter 5.9
6. R e f e r also t o 5.1.1.5 a n d A p p e n - 6. Refer also to 5.1.1.5 and Appendix 5.12-1
d i x 5 . 1 2 - 1 f o r a d d i t i o n a l thickness for additional thickness measurement
measurement guidelines applicable to t h e g u i d e l i n e s applicable t o t h e side s h e l l
side shell frames and brackets o n ships frames a n d brackets o n b u l k carriers
subject t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h C h a p t e r 5 . 1 2
subject to compliance w i t h Chapter 5.12
1. Suspect areas
.1 each deck plate outside l i n e o f
cargo h a t c h openings
.2 three transverse sections b e y o n d
t h e l i n e o f cargo h a t c h 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
length
assessment a n d recording o f corr o s i o n pattern, o f those structural
members subject to close-up survey
according to Table 5.2.3.2
5. R e f e r also t o 5.1.1.4 a n d
Appendix 5.9-3 f o r 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 corr u g a t e d transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k 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 C h a p t e r 5.9
6. R e f e r a l s o t o 5 . 1 . 1 . 5 a n d
Appendix 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 b u l k carriers subject
to compliance w i t h Chapter 5.12
T a b l e 5.2.4.2
Requirements for extent o f thickness measurements i n areas o f substantial corrosion within cargo area at special survey of b u l k carriers
Structural member
Extent o f measurement
1. S h e l l s t r u c t u r e s
1.1 B o t t o m a n d side s h e l l a) Suspect plate, p l u s f o u r adjacent plates
plating
b) R e f e r t o o t h e r i t e m s o f tables f o r particulars o n g a u g i n g
i n w a y t a n k s a n d cargo h o l d s
1.2 B o t t o m a n d side s h e l l 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
longitudinals
2. T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n
cargo holds
2.1 L o w e r s t o o l
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
s h e l f plate
2.2 T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d
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 at p a r t o f b u l k h e a d adjacent t o u p p e r
deck o r b e l o w u p p e r s t o o l s h e l f plate ( f o r those ships fitted
w i t h upper stools)
3. D e c k s t r u c t u r e s i n c l u d i n g
cross strips, m a i n cargo
hatchways, hatch covers,
coamings a n d topside t a n k s
3.1 C r o s s deck strip p l a t i n g a) Suspect cross deck strip p l a t i n g
3.2 U n d e r d e c k stiffeners
3.3 H a t c h covers
Pattern o f measurement
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
longitudinals
3 measurements i n line
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s o n flange
between
across w e b a n d
a) 5 p o i n t s b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r 1 m l e n g t h
b) 5 p o i n t s b e t w e e n stiffeners 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 l m o f p l a t i n g
a)
1
a) T r a n s v e r s e m e m b e r s
a)
b) L o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r
b)
a) S i d e a n d e n d skirts, each 3 l o c a t i o n s
a)
b) 3 l o n g i t u d i n a l bands, t w o o u t b o a r d strakes a n d o n e b)
centerline strake
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 stiffeners o v e r
m length
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n a t each e n d a n d m i d span
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 flange
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n a t each l o c a t i o n
5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t each b a n d
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T a b l e 5.2.4.2
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 ballast tanks
continued
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 transverse 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 representative s w a s h transverse b u l k h e a d s
u p p e r 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d
stiffeners
c ) 3 representative b a y s o f slope 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 , suspect a n d adjacent
Suspect plates a n d f o u r adjacent
M i n i m u m o f 3 longitudinals where plating measured
Suspect plates
S point measurement each band, i.e. end o r side coaming
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 frames/transverses
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 Inner/double b o t t o m plating Suspect plate p l u s a l l adjacent plates
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 girders 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
( w a t e r t i g h t floors)
4.5 W e b frames
4.6 B o t t o m / s i d e shell l o n g i
tudinals
5. C a r g o h o l d s
5.1 Side s h e l l frames
T h r e e l o n g i t u d i n a l s w h e r e plates m e a s u r e d
5 point over 1 m o f plating

5 point over 1 m o f plating
5 point over 1 metre o f length
2
5 point pattern over 1 m o f plating

5 point over pattern 1 m o f length
2

d)5 point pattern b o t h w e b and flange over 1 metre length
5 point pattern o n both w e b and flange over 1 metre length
5 point pattern over 1 m
2
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n f o r each p a n e l b e t w e e n l o n g i t u d i n a l s
over 1 m length
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s i n l i n e across w e b a n d t h r e e
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n flange
5 point pattern over about 1 m
2
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 p a t t e r n plates o v e r 1 m
3 measurements i n line
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s o n flange
Suspect frame a n d each adjacent
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 flange;
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
a t t a c h m e n t t o b o t h s h e l l a n d l o w e r slope plate
T h e extent o f thickness measurements m a y b e specially

considered, p r o v i d e d the s u r v e y o r is satisfied b y t h e closeu p survey, that there i s n o structural d i m i n u t i o n , a n d t h e
h a r d protective coating w h e r e applied remains efficient
5.2.5.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f ballast t a n k s , deep t a n k s
a n d cargo h o l d s 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 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
b e pressure tested.
5.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f cargo h o l d s f o r w a t e r ballast
s h a l l b e tested w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d t o n e a r 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 tested
w i t h a head o f liquid t o the highest point that liquid w i l l
rise u n d e r service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o f f u e l o i l
t a n k s m a y b e specially considered based o n a satisfactory
plating
plating
o f plating
across w e ba n d
testing h a s b e e n carried o u t according t o t h e r e q u i r e

m e n t s w i t h satisfactory results.
5.2.5.6 T h e testing o f double b o t t o m tanks a n d other
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
together w i t h a n e x a m i n a t i o n o f the t a n k top is carried o u t
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
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 XI1/12 a n d X I I / 1 3 .
5.2.6.1 F o r ships c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e requirements o f
S O L A S 712 f o r h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space water detec
tors, t h e special survey shall include a n examination a n d a
test o f the water ingress detection system and o f their alarms.
5.2.6.2 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 /13 f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f p u m p i n g systems,
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 m e a n s f o r d r a i n i n g a n d p u m p i n g ballast t a n k s
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 bilges o f d r y
spaces, a n y p a r t o f w h i c h extends f o r w a r d o f t h e
f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d , a n d o f t h e i r c o n t r o l s .
5.2.6.3 F o r b u l k carriers 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 f S O L A S X I I / 1 2 a n d X I I / 1 3 is
specified i n A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
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Appendix 5.2-1
C R I T E R I A F O RA S S E S S M E N T O F T H E CONDITION
OF HATCH COVERS AND COAMINGS
1. T h e s e c r i t e r i a are applicable t o t h e cargo h a t c h

covers a n d t h e i r c o a m i n g s o n b u l k carriers constructed
o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 .
2 PLATING, BOUNDARIES ANDINNER FRAME

OF H A T C H COVERS I N CARGO HOLDS
2 . 1 T h e structures o f single s k i n hatch covers are subject

to replacement i n case their corrosion w e a r amounts t o o v e r
1,5 m m (measured thickness t < t^ + 0,5 m m , w h e r e t
is t h e e s t i m a t e d thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a c o r r o s i o n
a l l o w a n c e i s e q u a l t o 2 , 0 m m i n accordance w i t h t h e
Rules).
2.2 Plating and end boundaries o f double skin hatch
c o v e r s ( p o n t o o n t y p e h a t c h c o v e r s ) a r e subject t o
r e p l a c e m e n t i n case 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
o v e r 1,5 m m ( m e a s u r e d thickness t < t ^ + 0 , 5 m m ,
w h e r e t is t h e e s t i m a t e d thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a
c o r r o s i o n a l l o w a n c e i s e q u a l t o 2 , 0 m m i n accordance
w i t h the Rules).
2.3 T h e structure o f d o u b l e s k i n h a t c h c o v e r s
( p o n t o o n t y p e h a t c h c o v e r s ) a r e subject t o r e p l a c e m e n t
i n case 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 o v e r 1,5 m m
( m e a s u r e d thickness t < tnet, w h e r e t is t h e e s t i m a t e d
thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a c o r r o s i o n a l l o w a n c e i s
e q u a l t o 1,5 m m i n accordance w i t h t h e R u l e s ) .
M
n e t
n e t
2.4 I n case t h e c o r r o s i o n w e a r o f h a t c h covers

b o u n d a r i e s (except f o r t h e i n n e r f r a m e o f d o u b l e s k i n
h a t c h c o v e r s ) i s less t h a n 1,5 m m b u t exceeds 0 , 5 m m ,
one o f the following requirements shall apply t o such
structures:
.1 these structures s h a l l b e replaced; o r
.2 these structures s h a l l b e c o v e r e d w i t h a h a r d
c o a t i n g according t o t h e manufacturer's r e q u i r e m e n t s ; 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 subject t o a n n u a l
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
n e t
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 replaced i n case

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 , w h e r e t is t h e e s t i m a t e d
thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a c o r r o s i o n a l l o w a n c e i s
e q u a l t o 1,5 m m i n accordance w i t h t h e R u l e s ) .
3.2 I n case 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
is less t h a n 1,0 m m b u t exceeds 0 , 5 m m , o n e o f t h e
following requirements shall apply to such coamings:
.1 these c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e replaced; o r
.2 these 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
c o a t i n g according t o t h e manufacturer's r e q u i r e m e n t s ; o r
.3 t h e s e c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e subject t o a n n u a l
M
net
net
Appendix 5.2-2
TIMING OF COMPLIANCE OF BULK CARRIERS WITH T H E REQUIREMENTS

O F S O L A S /12 A N D X I I / 1 3
1. B u l k carriers constructed 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 t h e requirements 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 fitted n o t
later t h a n t h e due date o f p r o x i m a t e a n n u a l i n t e r m e d i a t e
o r r e n e w a l survey, w h i c h s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h t h e p u r p o s e
o f issuing the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 4 .
2 . B u l k carriers constructed 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 t h e 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 due date o f p r o x i m a t e
i n t e r m e d i a t e o r r e n e w a l survey, w h i c h s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h
the purpose o f issuing the Cargo Ship Safety Construc
t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 4 b u t n o t later t h a n
1 July 2007.
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 before o r after anniversary date (i.e. anniversary
date 3 m o n t h s ) f r o m the date o f the initial classification
survey o r o f the date credited f o r the last special survey.
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 consist o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f e n s u r i n g , as far as practicable, t h a t t h e
h u l l , w e a t h e r decks, h a t c h covers, c o a m i n g s a n d p i p i n g
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 can 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 penetrations s h a l l b e
carried o u t , as far as practicable.
5.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f w e a t h e r decks, h a t c h covers a n d
c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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 h a t c h
c o a m i n g s , h a t c h covers a n d t h e i r securing a n d sealing
devices since t h e last survey.
53.23.2 A t h o r o u g h survey o f cargo hatch covers 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 open as
w e l l as closed positions a n d shall include verification o f
proper opening a n d closing operation. A s a result, the hatch
cover 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 the ship's
length a n d at least one additional set, such that a l l sets o n
the ship are assessed a t least once i n every 5-year period,
shall b e surveyed open, closed a n d i n operation t o the f u l l
extent o n each direction a t each annual survey, i n c l u d i n g :
.1 s t o w a g e a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
condition; and
c o m p o n e n t s , w i r e s , chains, a n d l i n k drives.
T h e c l o s i n g o f t h e covers s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e fastening
o f a l l p e r i p h e r a l , a n d cross j o i n t cleats o r o t h e r securing
devices. 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 p a i d t o t h e c o n d i t i o n
o f t h e h a t c h 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 sea loads are n o r m a l l y greatest.
5.3.2.3.3 I f there 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 securing h a t c h covers, a d d i t i o n a l sets
a b o v e those r e q u i r e d b y 5.3.2.3.2, at 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 tested i n o p e r a t i o n .
5.3.2.3.4 W h e r e t h e cargo h a t c h securing s y s t e m
does n o t f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y , repairs s h a l l b e carried o u t
u n d e r t h e s u p e r v i s i o n o f t h e Register.
5.3.2.3.5 F o r each cargo h a t c h c o v e r set, a t each
a n n u a l survey, t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d :
.1 c o v e r panels, i n c l u d i n g side plates, a n d stiffener
attachments t h a t 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 ( f o r c o r r o s i o n , cracks, d e f o r m a t i o n ) ;
185
.2 sealing arrangements o f p e r i m e t e r a n d cross 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 l i p s ,
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 devices, r e t a i n i n g bars, cleating ( f o r
wastage, adjustment, a n d c o n d i t i o n o f r u b b e r c o m p o nents);
.4 closed c o v e r l o c a t i n g devices ( 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 guides;
.8 stoppers;
.9 w i r e s , chains, tensioners, a n d gypsies;
.10 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m , electrical safety devices 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.
5.3.2.3.6 A t each h a t c h w a y , a t each a n n u a l survey,
t h e c o a m i n g s , w i t h p a n e l stiffeners a n d brackets s h a l l b e
checked f o r c o r r o s i o n , cracks a n d d e f o r m a t i o n , espec i a l l y 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 considered necessary, t h e effectiveness o f sealing arrangements m a y b e p r o v e d b y hose o r
c h a l k testing s u p p l e m e n t e d b y d i m e n s i o n a l m e a s u r e 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 covers, w o o d e n o r steel
p o n t o o n s a r e fitted, c h e c k i n g t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n ,
w h e r e applicable, o f :
sockets 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 securing devices;
.2 steel p o n t o o n s , i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f h a t c h
cover plating;
.4 cleats, battens a n d wedges;
.6 l o a d i n g pads/bars a n d t h e side plate edge;
.8 c o m p r e s s i o n bars, drainage channels a n d pipes.
53.2.3.9 O n ships constructed o n o r after 1 January 2 0 0 4
w h e r e coamings, p l a t i n g and hatch cover structures o f cargo
holds h a d been coated as a result o f the assessment o f their
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
t h e purpose t o c o n f i r m m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e G O O D
c o n d i t i o n o f the protective coating applied shall b e carried
o u t W h e r e a n n u a l thickness measurements are advised
instead o f coating application, these shall b e carried o u t
before the survey is credited as completed.
5.3.2.3.10 S u r v e y o f flame screens o n v e n t s t o a l l
b u n k e r a n d o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e 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, i n c l u d i n g v e n t i l a t o r s , s h a l l b e carried o u t .
5.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f cargo h o l d s .
5.3.2.4.1 F o r ships w h e r e t h e corrugated transverse
bulkhead between holds N o s . l a n d 2 has been repaired
186
(gusset a n d / o r shedder plates, r e i n f o r c e m e n t s fitted,

coatings a p p l i e d ) w i t h t h e purpose o f 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 C h a p t e r 5.9 (refer also t o 5.1.1.4 a n d
5.1.1.7), a n e x a m i n a t i o n o f s u c h a b u l k h e a d s h a l l b e
carried o u t t o c o n f i r m t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
r e i n f o r c e m e n t s fitted a n d coatings applied. W h e r e a n n u a l
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e a d v i s e d instead o f c o a t i n g
a p p l i c a t i o n , these s h a l l b e carried o u t b e f o r e t h e s u r v e y i s
credited as c o m p l e t e d .
5.3.2.4.2 F o r ships w h e r e frames h a v e b e e n r e p a i r e d
( r e i n f o r c e m e n t s fitted a n d coatings a p p l i e d ) w i t h t h e
purpose o f compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f
C h a p t e r 5 . 1 2 (refer also t o 5.1.1.5 a n d 5 . 1 . 1 . 8 ) , a n
e x a m i n a t i o n o f s u c h frames s h a l l b e carried o u t t o
c o n f i r m t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n o f t h e r e i n f o r c e m e n t s
fitted a n d p r o t e c t i v e coatings applied.
5.3.2.4.3 F o r b u l k carriers 10 15 years o f age, t h e
f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
.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 close-up s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t 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 t h e
l o w e r r e g i o n o f t h e s h e l l frames i n c l u d i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y
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 at side s h e l l a n d side
f r a m e e n d attachment a n d t h e adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g i n t h e
f o r w a r d cargo h o l d . W h e r e t h i s l e v e l o f s u r v e y reveals
t h e n e e d f o r r e m e d i a l measures, t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
e x t e n d e d t o i n c l u d e a close-up s u r v e y o f a l l o f t h e s h e l l
frames a n d adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g o f t h a t cargo h o l d , as
w e l l as a close-up s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t o f a l l
r e m a i n i n g cargo h o l d s ;
.3 w h e n considered necessary 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, thickness 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 t h e results o f these thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s indicate t h a t t h e substantial 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 m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e
increased i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 5 . 2 . 4 . 2 . T h e s e
e x t e n d e d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t
b e f o r e 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 d .
R u l e s f o r B u l k C a r r i e r s , t h e a n n u a l thickness m e a s u r e ments m a y b e omitted where a protective coating has
b e e n applied i n accordance w i t h t h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d is m a i n t a i n e d i n g o o d c o n d i t i o n ;
.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 fitted i n cargo
h o l d s 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 s u r v e y a n d e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
m a y b e s p e c i a l l y 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 cargo h o l d s ,
including overboard piping, shall be examined.
5.3.2.4.4 F o r b u l k carriers o v e r 1 5 years o f age, t h e
.2 close-up s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t 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 t h e
l o w e r r e g i o n o f t h e s h e l l frames i n c l u d i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y
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 at side s h e l l a n d side
f r a m e e n d a t t a c h m e n t a n d t h e adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g i n t h e
f o r w a r d cargo h o l d a n d o n e o t h e r selected cargo h o l d .
W h e r e t h i s l e v e l o f s u r v e y reveals t h e n e e d f o r r e m e d i a l
measures, t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e e x t e n d e d t o i n c l u d e a
close-up s u r v e y o f a l l o f t h e s h e l l frames a n d adjacent
s h e l l p l a t i n g o f t h a t cargo h o l d as w e l l as a close-up
s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t o f a l l r e m a i n i n g cargo h o l d s ;
w h e r e e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness 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 t h e results o f these thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s indicate t h a t t h e substantial c o r r o s i o n i s
R u l e s f o r B u l k C a r r i e r s , t h e a n n u a l thickness m e a s u r e ments m a y b e omitted where a protective coating has
b e e n applied i n accordance w i t h t h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d is m a i n t a i n e d i n g o o d c o n d i t i o n ;
.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 fitted i n cargo
h o l d s 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 s u r v e y s a n d e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
m a y b e s p e c i a l l y considered;
including overboard piping, shall be examined.
5.3.2.5.1 S u r v e y o f ballast t a n k s w h e n r e q u i r e d as a
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 h e n c o n sidered necessary 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, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried
indicate t h a t t h e substantial 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 b e increased i n
accordance w i t h T a b l e 5.2.4.2. T h e s e e x t e n d e d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t b e f o r e 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 d . Suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d
the annual thickness measurements m a y b e omitted
where a protective coating has been applied i n
accordance w i t h t h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s r e q u i r e m e n t s
and is maintained i n good condition.
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
s u b j e c t t o S O L A S 79.1.
5.3.3.1 B u l k carriers subject t o S O L A S X I I / 9 . 1 a r e
those m e e t i n g a l l t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s :
b u l k carriers o f 1 5 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d u p w a r d s o f
s i n g l e side s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n ;
c a r r y i n g s o l i d b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a d e n s i t y o f
1 7 8 0 k g / m a n d above;
contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n before 1 J u l y 1 9 9 9 ; a n d
constructed w i t h a n i n s u f f i c i e n t 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 t h e f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d i n a l l l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n s a n d
r e m a i n afloat i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n o f e q u i l i b r i u m /
s t a b i l i t y as specified i n S O L A S X I I / 4 . 3 .
187
that there i s n o s t r u c t u r a l d i m i n u t i o n a n d t h e p r o t e c t i v e
c o a t i n g w h e r e f i t t e d r e m a i n s effective;
.3 special c o n s i d e r a t i o n .
W h e r e the hard protective coating i n the foremost
cargo h o l d 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 , t h e
scope o f close-up s u r v e y s a n d 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 s p e c i a l l y 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
t o coat o r recoat cargo h o l d s as n o t e d above, 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 t h e scope o f close-up a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s u r v e y s .
P r i o r t o t h e c o a t i n g o f cargo h o l d s o f e x i s t i n g ships, scantlings s h a l l
b e 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
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 XI1/12
a n d 713.
N o t e . T h e t e r m " t h e contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n " i s g i v e n
i n 1.1.2, P a r t I " C l a s s i f i c a t i o n " 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
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 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
5.3.3.2 I n accordance w i t h S O L A S /9.1, t h e a n d a test, a t r a n d o m , o f t h e w a t e r ingress detection
scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y o f t h e f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d o f systems a n d o f t h e i r a l a r m s .
ships i n d i c a t e d i n 5 . 3 . 3 . 1 i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e scope o f
a n n u a l s u r v e y prescribed i n 5 . 3 . 2 s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e S O L A S /13 f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f p u m p i n g systems,
following:
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,
.1 scope o f s u r v e y ;
.1.1 f o r b u l k carriers 5 15 years o f age, a n o v e r a l l 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 bilges o f d r y
s u r v e y o f t h e f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g close-up spaces, a n y p a r t o f w h i c h extends f o r w a r d o f t h e
s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t extent, m i n i m u m 2 5 p e r cent o f f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d , a n d o f t h e i r c o n t r o l s .
frames t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f :
5.3.4.3 F o r b u l k carriers t h e t i m i n g o f c o m p l i a n c e
s h e l l frames i n c l u d i n g t h e i r u p p e r a n d l o w e r e n d 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 a n d /13 i s
attachments a n d t h e adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g ;
specified i n A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
p l a t i n g o f transverse b u l k h e a d s ;
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.
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 .
W h e r e considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r as a
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 .
result o f t h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y as described
53.5.1.1 B u l k carriers o f 150 m i n length and upwards
above, t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e extended t o i n c l u d e a close-up shall b e checked f o r a v a i l a b i l i t y o f a n approved loading
s u r v e y o f a l l o f t h e s h e l l frames a n d adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g i n s t r u m e n t o n b o a r d , w h i c h s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
o f t h e cargo h o l d ;
following:
.1.2 f o r b u l k carriers o v e r 15 years o f age, a n o v e r a l l
.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
s u r v e y o f t h e f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g close-up 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 u r v e y t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f :
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n b e f o r e
1 July 1998;
s h e l l frames i n c l u d i n g t h e i r u p p e r a n d l o w e r e n d
attachments a n d t h e adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g ;
.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 " H u l l " o f t h e
Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
p l a t i n g o f transverse b u l k h e a d s ;
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after
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 ;
1 July 1998.
.2 e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
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 t o a n
5.3.5.1.2 B u l k carriers o f 150 m a n d upwards shall b e
e x t e n t s u f f i c i e n t t o d e t e r m i n e b o t h general a n d l o c a l checked f o r availability o f a n approved L o a d i n g M a n u a l .
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
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 ship's sides.
described i n 5.3.3.3.1.1 a n d 5 . 3 . 3 . 3 . 2 . 1 .
5.3.5.2.1 B u l k carriers, o n w h i c h u n d e r t h e structural
T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t f o r thickness m e a s u r e c o n d i t i o n s o f d o u b l e b o t t o m strength i n cargo h o l d N o . 1
m e n t s a r e 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 .
a n d t h e transverse b u l k h e a d b e t w e e n cargo h o l d s N o s . 1
W h e r e subsequent 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 a n d 2 restrictions o n d i s t r i b u t i o n o f cargo a m o n g cargo
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e increased i n accordance h o l d s a n d restrictions o n t h e m a x i m u m d e a d w e i g h t
capacity described i n t h e a p p r o v e d L o a d i n g M a n u a l s h a l l
w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 5.2.4.2.
be
i m p o s e d a n d a p p l i e d i n carriage o f s o l i d b u l k cargoes
T h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e dispensed w i t h
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 a n d t h e
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,
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 e q u i l a t e r a l 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 p a i n t e d i n c o l o u r contrast
t o 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
t h e v e r t e x 3 0 0 m m b e l o w t h e deck l i n e s h a l l b e checked.
necessary b y the surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n

exists, thickness measurements s h a l l be 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 , 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 be subjected t o
o v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y s .
.2 s u r v e y o f cargo h o l d s :
.2.1 a n o v e r a l l survey o f a l l cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g
close-up survey o f sufficient scope, m i n i m u m 2 5 per cent
o f frames, shall be carried o u t t o establish the c o n d i t i o n of:
s h e l l frames i n c l u d i n g t h e i r u p p e r a n d l o w e r e n d
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 attachments a n d adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g i n t h e f o r w a r d
cargo h o l d a n d o n e o t h e r selected cargo h o l d ;
b e t w e e n either t h e second o r t h i r d a n n u a l 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
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
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l survey, m a y b e s u r v e y e d f o r w a r d cargo h o l d a n d o n e o t h e r selected cargo h o l d ;
either a t o r b e t w e e n t h e second o r t h i r d a n n u a l s u r v e y .
areas f o u n d suspect at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s .
.2.2 w h e r e considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r as a
s u r v e y a n d special s u r v e y f o r s u r v e y s a n d thickness result o f t h e a b o v e o v e r a l l a n d close-up survey, t h e
s u r v e y s h a l l be e x t e n d e d t o i n c l u d e a close-up s u r v e y o f
a l l o f t h e s h e l l frames a n d adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g o f those
5.4.2 S c o p e .
cargo h o l d s , as w e l l as a close-up s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t
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 scope o f t h e a n n u a l scope o f a l l r e m a i n i n g cargo h o l d s ;
s u r v e y as specified i n C h a p t e r 5.3, t h e scope o f t h e
.3 e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s :
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y dependent o n t h e a g e o f t h e ship
. 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 carried o u t t o
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 as specified i n 5.4.2.2 a n e x t e n t s u f f i c i e n t t o d e t e r m i n e b o t h general a n d l o c a l
t o 5.4.2.4.
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
5.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f b u l k carriers o f 5 10 years o f described i n 5 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 1 .
age.
T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s t o thickness m e a s u r e F o r b u l k carriers o f 5 1 0 years o f age, t h e m e n t s a t t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y a r e 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 ;
. 1 s u r v e y o f ballast t a n k s :
.3.2 t h e e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
. 1 . 1 f o r t a n k s used f o r w a t e r ballast, a n o v e r a l l specially considered, p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r i s satisfied
s u r v e y o f representative spaces selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r b y t h e close-up s u r v e y , t h a t there i s n o s t r u c t u r a l
s h a l l b e carried o u t . T h e selection s h a l l i n c l u d e f o r e a n d d i m i n u t i o n a n d t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e coatings a r e f o u n d
after 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 t o b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n ;
account t h e t o t a l n u m b e r a n d t y p e o f ballast t a n k s . I f
.3.3 w h e r e substantial c o r r o s i o n is f o u n d , t h e e x t e n t
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, o f 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 i n c r e a s e d i n
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 t h a t t h e accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 5.2.4.2. T h e s 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 r e m a i n s efficient;
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
.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 before t h e s u r v e y is credited as c o m p l e t e d . Suspect areas
o t h e r defects are f o u n d i n ballast t a n k s , o r w h e r e a soft o r 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 h a v e t h i c k n e s s
s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g has b e e n applied, o r a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n
c o a t i n g w a s n o t a p p l i e d from t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k C a r r i e r s , t h e i d e n t i f i e d
t h e e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e extended t o o t h e r ballast t a n k s substantial c o r r o s i o n areas:
o f the same type;
m a y b e protected b y c o a t i n g applied i n accordance
.1.3 i n ballast tanks, o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m tanks, w i t h t h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d
w h e r e a h a r d protective coating i s f o u n d i n P O O R e x a m i n e d a t a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s t o c o n f i r m t h e c o a t i n g i n
c o n d i t i o n , a n d i t is n o t r e n e w e d , o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i - w a y is s t i l l i n g o o d c o n d i t i o n ; o r a l t e r n a t i v e l y ;
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 from t h e t i m e o f
required to be measured at annual intervals;
construction, t h e tanks i n q u e s t i o n s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
.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 cargo h o l d s
a n d thickness measurements carried o u t as considered 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 , the scope o f close-up
necessary at a n n u a l intervals. W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f a s u r v e y s a n d e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
h a r d protective coating i s f o u n d i n ballast d o u b l e b o t t o m specially considered.
tanks, o r w h e r e a soft coating has b e e n applied, o r w h e r e a
h a r d o r semi-hard protective coating has n o t b e e n applied
g i v e n t o t h e scope o f close-up a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s u r v e y s .
from the t i m e o f construction, the tanks i n q u e s t i o n m a y
P r i o r t o the c o a t i n g o f cargo h o l d s o f e x i s t i n g ships, scantlings s h a l l
be examined at annual intervals. W h e n considered
b e ascertained i n t h e presence o f t h e surveyor.
5.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f b u l k carriers o f 10 15 years o f age.

F o r b u l k carriers o f 1 0 1 5 years o f age, t h e
.1 the requirements o f the intermediate survey shall b e
t o the same extent as the previous special survey as required
i n 1.3.1 a n d Chapter 5.2. H o w e v e r , internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f
fuel tanks and pressure testing o f all tanks are 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
annual survey;
.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 l i e u o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.2.2.2.
5.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f b u l k carriers o v e r 1 5 years o f age.
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:
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 special s u r v e y as
r e q u i r e d i n 1.3.1 a n d C h a p t e r 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 t a n k s a n d pressure testing o f a l l t a n k s
are n o t r e q u i r e d u n l e s s d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e
attending s u r v e y o r ;
.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 b e
progressed d u r i n g t h e succeeding y e a r w i t h a v i e w t o
completion at the third annual survey;
p o r t i o n s o f t h e cargo h o l d s a n d w a t e r ballast tanks s h a l l
be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable
r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s , i f n o t already
p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f d r y d o c k s u r v e y i s specified
i n C h a p t e r 2 . 5 o f P a r t I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
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5.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o t h e procedures f o r

Chapter 1.5.
OF SURVEY
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e 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
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 are s h o w n i n
Register documents.
5.8.2.2 F o r b u l k carriers b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n
S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k C a r r i e r s , t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l
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 appropriate, d u r i n g t h e special s u r v e y s 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 t h i s i s carried o u t before t h e ship reaches
15 y e a r s ) i n accordance 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 t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s
f o r B u l k Carriers.
5.8.2.3 T h e final result o f 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 r e q u i r e d 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 r e s u l t o f
i n i t i a l e v a l u a t i o n , s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d as a part o f t h e
Executive H u l l Summary (Condition Evaluation Report)
( f o r m 6.3.41).
tested (pressure testing, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , e t c . )
5.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o preparations f o r s h a l l b e m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o t h e n e x t a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r
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 b e submitted t o the shipowner a n d kept o n board
t h e ship f o r reference a t f u t u r e 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 b e 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
5.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d s u r v e y and/or issued t h i s S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f
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 t h e s u r v e y reports.
C h a p t e r 1.4.
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Appendix 5.8
SURVEY REPORTING
T h e results o f the survey o f b u l k carrier h u l l structures

and p i p i n g systems shall be stated i n the relevant forms o f
the Register documents considering the f o l l o w i n g principles.
1 GENERAL
1.1 T h e s u r v e y reports s h a l l b e generated i n t h e

w h e n structural damages/defects h a v e b e e n f o u n d ;
w h e n repairs, r e n e w a l s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n
carried o u t ;
documentary trail;
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y is s p l i t b e t w e e n different R e g i s t e r
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 be m a d e f o r each p o r t i o n o f
List o f thickness measurements carried out and tanks tested
shall be also made available t o the next 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
b e e n carried o u t s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n each ballast t a n k a n d cargo h o l d ,
i n c l u d i n g h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s , w h e r e a close-up
s u r v e y has b e e n carried out, 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 used, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
PRINCIPLES

i n c l u d i n g h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s , w h e r e thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s h a v e b e e n carried o u t , s h a l l be i d e n t i f i e d .
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , the identification o f locations o f close-up
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s
W h e r e o n l y p a r t i a l s u r v e y is r e q u i r e d , i.e. 2 5 p e r cent
o f s h e l l frames, o n e transverse w e b , t w o selected cargo
h o l d transverse b u l k h e a d s , 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
l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each ballast t a n k a n d cargo h o l d b y
reference t o f r a m e n u m b e r s .
2.4 F o r areas i n ballast t a n k s a n d cargo h o l d s w h e r e
protective coating is found to b e i n a G O O D condition
a n d f o r w h i c h t h e scope o f a close-up s u r v e y a n d e x t e n d
o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s h a s b e e n specially c o n s i d ered, structures t o special consideration shall b e
identified.
2.6 P i p i n g o n deck, cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g w i t h i n
cargo a n d ballast t a n k s , p i p e t u n n e l s a n d v o i d spaces,
shall be identified, where:
3 RESULTS OF SURVEY
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) s h a l l b e
identified.
3.2 S t r u c t u r a l c o n d i t i o n o f each 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 and extent;
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n ;
cracks/fractures w i t h d e s c r i p t i o n 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 d e s c r i p t i o n o f l o c a t i o n a n d extent;
indents w i t h d e s c r i p t i o n o f l o c a t i o n 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 structural
damages/defects are f o u n d .
R e p o r t s m a y b e s u p p l e m e n t e d 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 signed b y
the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
4.1 W h e n e v e r t h e attending surveyor is o f the

o p i n i o n that repairs are required, a n d repairs w e r e
carried out, the surveyor shall list i n the report a l l the
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 replace
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. 1A N D2
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 definitions.
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 carriers
o f 150 m i n length and above, i n the foremost hold,
i n t e n d i n g t o c a r r y s o l i d 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 , o r a b o v e , w i t h s i n g l e deck, topside t a n k s
and hopper tanks, fitted w i t h vertically corrugated
transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s b e t w e e n cargo h o l d s
Nos. 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 c o n s t r u c t i o n
prior to 1 July 1998;
.2 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d is d o u b l e side 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
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 l a i d , 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 July 1999.
5.9.1.2 E x i s t i n g b u l k carriers, i n d i c a t e d i n 5 . 9 . 1 . 1
s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h these r e q u i r e m e n t s b y dates specified
in 5.11.1.1.
5.9.1.3 T o estimate 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 b o a r d t h e ship according t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 and 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 scantlings o f t h e transverse b u l k h e a d
b e t w e e n cargo h o l d s N o s . 1 a n d 2 s h a l l b e calculated
u s i n g t h e loads, g i v e n i n 5.9.2, b e n d i n g 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 c r i t e r i a
g i v e n i n 5.9.4.
5 . 9 . 1 . 5 W h e r e necessary, s t e e l r e n e w a l a n d / o r
r e i n f o r c e m e n t s are r e q u i r e d 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 purposes o f t h e present Chapter,
homogeneous loading condition means t h e loading
c o n d i t i o n s , i n w h i c h t h e r a t i o b e t w e e n t h e highest a n d
the lowest filling ratio, evaluated for 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
191
m e n t , r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.), i n c l u d i n g s t e e l grades a n d
scantlings ( i f different f r o m t h e as-built), sketches/
p h o t o s , as a p p r o p r i a t e r e p a i r e x t e n t , test p e r f o r m a n c e .
4 . 2 F o r repairs n o t c o m p l e t e d a t t h e t i m e o f survey,
5.9.2 L o a d m o d e l .
5.9.2.1 General.
T h e loads t o be considered as a c t i n g o n t h e b u l k h e a d
are those 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 i n d u c e d b y t h e f l o o d i n g o f cargo h o l d N o . l .
T h e m o s t severe c o m b i n a t i o n o f cargo induced loads
and flooding loads shall b e used f o r the check o f the
scantlings o f the bulkhead, depending o n t h e f o l l o w i n g
loading conditions included i n the L o a d i n g 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 part 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 l o a d i n g a n d u n l o a d i n g 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 head.
T h e f l o o d i n g h e a d h (refer t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ) i s t h e
distance, i n m , m e a s u r e d verticals w i t h t h e ship i n t h e
u p r i g h t distance df, i n m , from t h e baseline e q u a l t o :
i n 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 freeboard - 0,95Z>;
w h e r e D is the distance, i n m , from the baseline t o the
freeboard deck at side amidships (refer t o F i g . 5.9.2.2);
f
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4 ' / / / / /
V
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if
d,
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F i g . 5.9.2.2 D i a g r a m o f l o a d e d h o l d
= v o l u m e o f cargo, i n m ; P - c a l c u l a t i o n p o i n t )
3
F o r ships t o b e operated a t a n assigned l o a d l i n e

draught T less t h a n t h e p e r m i s s i b l e l o a d l i n e d r a u g h t T,
t h e f l o o d i n g h e a d b e i n g d e f i n e d a b o v e , m a y b e reduced
b y t h e v a l u e T-T .
5.9.2.3 Pressure i n t h e f l o o d e d h o l d s .
5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 B u l k cargo l o a d e d h o l d .
T w o cases o f h o l d loading shall be considered depending
o n the values o f d\ and df,, w h e r e d\ (refer t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ) is
n
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a distance f r o m t h e baseline g i v e n , i n m , d e t e r m i n e d b y
the f o l l o w i n g formula:
A t each p o i n t o f t h e b u l k h e a d located a t a distance

b e l o w df, from t h e baseline, t h e pressure p f, i n k N / m ,
shall b e determined b y the f o r m u l a
dl=
P c f = P g h + [pA
pjb Tf
aL
( T-hnB)-^ +
(5.9.2.3.1)
- p(l - p e r m ) h f ] g t a n y
(5.9.2.3.1.2-2)
w h e r e p, g, hf, p , perm, hi, = refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 .

c
w h e r e M - mass o f cargo i n h o l d N o . l , i n t ;
p - b u l k cargo density, i n t / m ;
l - length o f hold N o . l , i n m ;
- ship's b r e a d t h a m i d s h i p s , i n m ;
Vi.s v o l u m e , i n m , o f the b o t t o m s t o o l o f the b u l k h e a d above the
inner bottom;
- h e i g h t o f t h e h o p p e r t a n k s a m i d s h i p s , i n m , f r o m t h e
baseline;
"DB h e i g h t o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m , i n m ;
- b r e a d t h o f t h e h o p p e r tanks a m i d s h i p s , i n m ;
c
T h e force F f, i n k N , a c t i n g o n c o r r u g a t i o n , s h a l l b e
determined b y the f o r m u l a
c
<^1 2
F c f =
x(d -h
f
. 1 t h e first case o f h o l d l o a d i n g .
W h e n d/^d\,
a t each p o i n t o f t h e b u l k h e a d located
at a distance b e t w e e n d\ a n d df from t h e baseline, t h e
pressure p j , i n k N / m , shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
2
Pcj=Pgh
(5.9.2.3.1.1-1)
f
3
w h e r e p = s e a w a t e r density, i n t / m ;
g = 9 , 8 1 m / s , g r a v i t y acceleration;
hf - f l o o d i n g head, refer t o 5.9.2.2.
2
A t each p o i n t o f t h e b u l k h e a d located a t a distance

l o w e r t h a n d\ from t h e baseline, t h e pressure p f,
i n k N / m , shall b e determined b y the f o r m u l a
c
D B
-h
L S
pcg(d,-dj)bm y+(pcA
(5.9.2.3.1.2-3)
j\
w h e r e sb pc, g, hLS, (pcj)k. = refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ;

d\, d = refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 ;
d = refer t o 5.9.2.2.
DB
5.9.2.3.2 E m p t y h o l d .
A t each p o i n t o f t h e bulkhead t h e hydrostatic
pressure pf i n d u c e d b y t h e flooding h e a d hf s h a l l b e
considered.
T h e force i y , i n k N , acting o n c o r r u g a t i o n , s h a l l b e
F
(d -h
f
-h
(5.9.2.3.2)
Pcj=pghf+[p -p(l
c
-perm)]ghitm y
(5.9.2.3.1.1-2)
w h e r e s\, p, g, h s = refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ;
h = refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 ;
df= refer t o 5.9.2.2.
L
DB
w h e r e p, g, hf = as g i v e n a b o v e ;
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 as 0 , 3 f o r o r e
( c o r r e s p o n d i n g b u l k cargo d e n s i t y f o r i r o n ore m a y g e n e r a l l y
b e t a k e n as 3,0 t / m ) ;
hi = v e r t i c a l distance, m , f r o m t h e c a l c u l a t i o n p o i n t t o the l e v e l
l o c a t e d a t a distance d\ from t h e baseline, as m e n t i o n e d
a b o v e (refer t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ) ;
Y=45-(tp/2);
= angle o f repose o f t h e cargo, i n degrees, a n d m a y g e n e r a l l y
b e t a k e n as 35 f o r i r o n ore.
3
T h e force F j , i n k N , a c t i n g o n a c o r r u g a t i o n , s h a l l
be determined b y the f o r m u l a
c
5.9.2.4 Pressure i n t h e n o n - f l o o d e d b u l k cargo

loaded hold.
A t e a c h p o i n t o f t h e b u l k h e a d t h e pressure p ,
c
=^
w h e r e p , g, hi, = refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 .
c
T h e force 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 , s h a l l b e
c
iV = W
(5.9.2.3.1.1-3)
(5.9.2.4-1)
^-hDB-hLS?
tan y
(5.9.2.4-2)
w h e r e p , g, s^h^y - refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ;
di, h - refer t o 5 . 9 . 3 . 1 .
c
DB
w h e r e s\ - spacing o f corrugations (refer t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ) ;

p, g, di, h = as g i v e n above;
df - as g i v e n i n 5.9.2.2;
(Pcf)ie p r e s s u r e , i n k N / m , at t h e l e v e l o f the b o t t o m s t o o l s e c t i o n o f
the b u l k h e a d ;
his - h e i g h t o f t h e l o w e r s t o o l f o r the b u l k h e a d , i n m , f r o m the
inner bottom;
DB
.2 t h e s e c o n d case o f h o l d l o a d i n g .
W h e n d f < d \ , t h e n a t each p o i n t o f t h e b u l k h e a d
located a t a distance b e t w e e n ^ - a n d d\, t h e pressure p f,
5.9.2.5 R e s u l t a n t pressure.
5 . 9 . 2 . 5 . 1 H o m o g e n e o u s ship l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n s .
F o r c a l c u l a t i n g o f t h e scantlings a t e a c h p o i n t o f t h e
b u l k h e a d structures, t h e resultant pressure p , i n k N / m ,
2
P=Pcj-0,8p .
c
(5.9.2.5.1-1)
Pcf= P gMan y
c
w h e r e p , g, hi, = refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 .
c
(5.9.2.3.1.2-1)
T h e resultant force 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 ,
F=F
-0,8F .
c
(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 c a l c u l a t i n g o f scantlings a t each p o i n t o f t h e
b u l k h e a d structures t h e resultant pressure p, s h a l l b e
P -Pcf
(5.9.2.5.2-1)
5.9.3.2 Shear force.

T h e shear force 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 b e determined b y t h e
formula
Q=0,%F
(5.9.3.2)
w h e r e F = refer t o 5.9.2.5.
5.9.4 S t r e n g t h c r i t e r i a .
5.9.4.1 General.
T h e f o l l o w i n g criteria are applicable t o trans
(5.9.2.5.2-2)
F=F .
verse bulkheads w i t h vertical corrugations (refer
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 , t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ) .
is n o t a l l o w e d t o b e loaded, t h e resultant pressure p,
R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r l o c a l n e t plate thickness are g i v e n
i n k N / m , t o b e c o n s i d e r e d f o r c a l c u l a t i n g o f t h e i n 5.9.4.7.
scantlings 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
I n a d d i t i o n , t h e c r i t e r i a g i v e n i n 5.9.4.2 a n d 5.9.4.5
shall be complied w i t h .
(5.9.2.5.2-3)
P=Pfi
W h e r e t h e c o r r u g a t i o n a n g l e (p, s h o w n i n
a n d t h e resultant force F, i n k N , acting o n a F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 , i s less t h a n 50, a h o r i z o n t a l r o w o f
staggered shedder plates s h a l l b e f i t t e d a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y
corrugation , is determined b y the f o r m u l a
m i d d e p t h o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n s (refer t o F i g 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ) t o
h e l p preserve d i m e n s i o n a l s t a b i l i t y o f t h e b u l k h e a d u n d e r
F=Ff.
(5.9.2.5.2-4)
f l o o d i n g loads. T h e shedder plates s h a l l 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 corrugations 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
s h a l l n o t be w e l d e d t o t h e side s h e l l .
bulkhead corrugations.
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
T h e thickness o f t h e l o w e r part o f corrugations
b u l k h e a d c o r r u g a t i o n s s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d u s i n g considered i n t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f 5.9.4.2 a n d 5.9.4.3 s h a l l
F o r m u l a e ( 5 . 9 . 3 . 1 ) a n d ( 5 . 9 . 3 . 2 ) . T h e M a n d Q v a l u e s be m a i n t a i n e d f o r a distance from t h e i n n e r b o t t o m ( i f n o
s h a l l b e used f o r t h e checks according t o 5.9.4.
l o w e r s t o o l is f i t t e d ) o r t h e t o p o f t h e l o w e r s t o o l n o t less
t h a n 0 , 1 5 / ( w h e r e 1 i s a span o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n , i n m ) .
5.9.3.1 Bending moment.
T h e designed 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
T h e thickness o f t h e m i d d l e part o f corrugations
b u l k h e a d c o r r u g a t i o n s s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e considered i n t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f 5.9.4.2 a n d 5.9.4.4 s h a l l
formula
be m a i n t a i n e d t o a distance from t h e deck ( i f n o upper
s t o o l is f i t t e d ) o r t h e b o t t o m o f t h e upper s t o o l n o t greater
M = Flj%
(5.9.3.1)
t h a n 0,3/.
w h e r e F - resultant force, i n k N (refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 5 ) ;
5.9.4.2 B e n d i n g capacity a n d shear stress .
I - span o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n , i n m (refer t o F i g s . 5.9.2.3.1.1
T h e b e n d i n g capacity o f t h e b u l k h e a d s h a l l b e i n
a n d 5.9.3.1).
compliance w i t h the f o l l o w i n g relationship:
M
10
<1,0
(5.9.4.2-1)
0 , 5 Z / C T / + Z (J
T h e resultant force F, i n k N , acting 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
cJ
a>
a>
Refer to the Note
w h e r e M - b e n d i n g m o m e n t , i n k N m (refer t o 5 . 9 . 3 . 1 ) ;
Z = section modulus o f one h a l f pitch corrugation, i n c m ,
at the l o w e r e n d o f c o r r u g a t i o n s t o b e calculated according
t o 5.9.4.3;
Z - s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f o n e h a l f p i t c h c o r r u g a t i o n , i n c m , at the
mid-span o f corrugations t o b e calculated according
t o 5.9.4.4;
= a l l o w a b l e stresses, i n N / m m , i n accordance w i t h 5.9.4.5 f o r
the l o w e r end o f corrugations;
Ga,m a l l o w a b l e stresses, i n N / m m , i n accordance w i t h 5.9.4.5 f o r
t h e m i d - s p a n o f corrugations.
3
f a
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 lesser o f l , 1 5 Z o r l , 1 5 Z / f o r c a l c u l a t i o n o f t h e
b e n d i n g capacity o f t h e b u l k h e a d ( Z / is d e f i n e d b e l o w ) .
I n case effective shedder plates are 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 s t o o l (flange) f o r the
b u l k h e a d b y one side penetration w e l d s o r equivalent;
m
f e
F i g . 5.9.3.1 D i a g r a m f o r d e f i n i t i o n o f the c o r r u g a t i o n span

o f the transverse b u l k h e a d
N o t e . F o r the d e f i n i t i o n o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n span t h e i n t e r n a l
e n d o f the upper s t o o l s h a l l n o t b e t a k e n m o r e t h a n a distance f r o m t h e
deck at t h e centerline equal t o :
3 t i m e s the d e p t h o f corrugations, i n g e n e r a l ;
2 t i m e s the d e p t h o f corrugations, f o r rectangular s t o o l .
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are fitted w i t h a m i n i m u m slope 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 effective gusset plates are fitted, w h i c h are fitted i n
line w i t h the stool side plating and have material properties at
least equal t o those provided f o r the flanges,fhen the section
m o d u l u s Z i n c m , shall be taken n o t larger t h a n the Z /
value, i n c m , determined b y the f o r m u l a
3
t e
= z
+ 1 0
Qh 0,5h s\p
g
(5.9.4.2-2)
3
where Z - section modulus o f one h a l f pitch corrugation, i n c m ,

according t o 5.9.4.4, i n w a y o f t h e u p p e r e n d o f shedder o r
gusset plates, as applicable;
Q - shear force, i n k N (refer t o 5 . 9 . 3 . 2 ) ;
h - h e i g h t , i n m , o f shedder o r gusset plates, as applicable (refer
t o F i g s . 5.9.4.2-1 t o 5 . 9 . 4 . 2 - 4 ) ;
si = refer t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ;
p = resultant pressure, i n k N / m , as d e f i n e d i n 5.9.2.5, calculated
i n w a y o f t h e m i d d l e o f the shedders o r gusset plates, as
applicable;
g
F i g . 5.9.4.2-4 A s y m m e t r i c gusset plate/shedder plates:

I - gusset/shedder plate;
2 - h o r i z o n t a l / s l o p i n g plate o f the l o w e r s t o o l ( f l a n g e ) f o r t h e b u l k h e a d ;
3 - v e r t i c a l / s l o p i n g p l a t e o f t h e l o w e r s t o o l f o r the b u l k h e a d
<y = a l l o w a b l e stresses, i n k N / m , as g i v e n i n 5.9.4.5.

a
Stresses are o b t a i n e d b y d i v i d i n g t h e shear force Q

b y t h e shear area. T h e shear area s h a l l b e reduced i n
order t o account f o r t h e possible n o n - p e r p e n d i c u l a r i t y
F i g . 5.9.4.2-1 S y m m e t r i c
shedder plates:
1 - shedder plate;
2 - h o r i z o n t a l / s l o p i n g plate
o f t h e l o w e r s t o o l (flange)
for the bulkhead;
3 - v e r t i c a l / s l o p i n g plate
o f the l o w e r stool
f o r the b u l k h e a d
F i g . 5.9.4.2-2 A s y m m e t r i c
shedder plates:
1 - shedder plate;
2 - h o r i z o n t a l / s l o p i n g plate
o f t h e l o w e r s t o o l (flange)
for the bulkhead;
3 - v e r t i c a l / s l o p i n g plate
o f the l o w e r stool
f o r the b u l k h e a d
V /
b e t w e e n t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b s a n d flanges (adjacent faces

o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n ) . I n general, t h e reduced shear area
m a y b e o b t a i n e d b y m u l t i p l y i n g t h e w e b sectional area
( c o r r u g a t i o n face located a t a n angle t o t h e b u l k h e a d
p l a n e ) b y s i n cp ( w h e r e s i n cp b e i n g t h e angle b e t w e e n t h e
w e b a n d t h e flange o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n ) .
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 i a n d t h e shear
area, t h e net p l a t e thicknesses o f t h e plates s h a l l b e used.
The section m o d u l i o f corrugations shall be
c a l c u l a t e d o n t h e basis o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s g i v e n
i n 5.9.4.3 a n d 5.9.4.4.
5.9.4.3 Section m o d u l u s at t h e l o w e r e n d o f
corrugations.
T h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s s h a l l b e calculated w i t h t h e
c o m p r e s s i o n f l a n g e h a v i n g a n effective 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 .
I f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b i s n o t supported b y l o c a l
brackets fitted b e l o w t h e upper h o r i z o n t a l / s l o p i n g plate
o f the l o w e r stool for the bulkhead (or b e l o w the inner
b o t t o m ) i n t h e l o w e r part, t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f t h e
corrugations s h a l l 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 3 0 p e r cent effective.
5 . 9 . 4 . 3 . 1 P r o v i d e d that effective shedder plates, as
defined i n 5.9.4.2 (refer t o F i g s . 5 . 9 . 4 . 2 - 1 a n d 5 . 9 . 4 . 2 - 2 ) ,
are fitted, w h e n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e second m o d u l u s o f
corrugations at t h e l o w e r e n d (cross-section i n t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d F i g s . ) , t h e area o f flange plates, i n c m , m a y
be increased b y
c
(2,5ay/t/t h y/aF
s
lh
I^F ),
F
but nottobe taken greater than 2,5a//
where a = w i d t h , i n m , o f t h e corrugation flange (refer t o

F i g . 5.9.2.3.1.1);
t - n e t shedder plate thickness, i n m m ;
tf - n e t thickness o f c o r r u g a t i o n flange, i n m m ;
CTj-^ = 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 the m a t e r i a l u s e d
f o r t h e shedder plates;
<y = 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 the m a t e r i a l u s e d
f o r t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flanges.
s h
F i g . 5.9.4.2-3 S y m m e t r i c gusset plate/shedder plates:

I - gusset/shedder plate;
2 - h o r i z o n t a l / s l o p i n g plate o f the l o w e r s t o o l ( f l a n g e ) f o r the b u l k h e a d ;
3 - vertical/sloping plate o f the l o w e r stool for the bulkhead
Fft
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5.9.4.3.2 P r o v i d e d that effective gusset plates, as

defined i n 5.9.4.2 (refer t o F i g s . 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 section m o d u l u s o f t h e
corrugations at t h e l o w e r e n d (cross-section i n t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d F i g s . ) , t h e area o f flange plates, i n c m , m a y
b e increased b y m u l t i p l y i n g
2
5.9.4.6.2 Shear.
T h e b u c k l i n g check s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d f o r t h e 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 s h a l l n o t exceed t h e c r i t i c a l
value z , i n N / m m , obtained b y the following formulae:
2
T = 1E for x < W 2 ;
= IF ( 1 - 1F/4Z ) for x > z /2
C
(Jhgt )
gu
w h e r e h - h e i g h t o f gusset plate, i n m , (refer t o F i g s . 5.9.4.2-3

a n d 5 . 9 . 4 . 2 - 4 ) b u t n o t t o b e t a k e n greater t h a n (10/7jg);
Sgu - w i d t h o f the gusset plates, i n m ;
tgu - n e t gusset plate thickness, i n m m , b u t n o t t o b e t a k e n greater
t h a n tfi
tf- n e t flange thickness, i n m , b a s e d o n t h e as-built c o n d i t i o n .
(5.9.4.6.2-1)
(5.9.4.6.2-2)
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 are w e l d e d t o upper

s l o p i n g plate o f t h e l o w e r s t o o l f o r t h e b u l k h e a d , w h i c h is
at a n angle n o t less t h a n 45 w i t h h o r i z o n t a l plane, t h e
section m o d u l u s o f t h e 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 effective. I n case
effective plates are fitted, w h e n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e section
m o d u l u s o f corrugations t h e area o f flange plates m a y be
increased as specified i n 5.9.4.3.2. N o credit c a n b e g i v e n
t o shedder plates o n l y .
F o r angles less t h a n 45, t h e effectiveness o f t h e w e b
m a y be obtained b y linear interpolation between
3 0 p e r cent f o r 0 a n d 1 0 0 p e r cent f o r 45.
5.9.4.4 S e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f corrugations a t crosssection o t h e r t h a n t h e l o w e r end.
T h e section m o d u l u s s h a l l b e calculated w i t h t h e
c o r r u g a t i o n 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 effective flange 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 stress check.
T h e n o r m a l a n d shear stresses a a n d s h a l l
n o t exceed t h e a l l o w a b l e v a l u e s a a n d z , i n N / m m ,
determined b y the formulae:
where T = C T F / ^ 3 ;
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 the m a t e r i a l ;
x E = 0,9k, E (/), i n N / m m ;
= 0,9k,E(t/l000c) , i n N / m m ;
A:,=6,34;
E - m o d u l u s o f elasticity o f m a t e r i a l as g i v e n i n 5 . 9 . 4 . 6 . 1 ;
t - n e t thickness, i n m m , o f c o r r u g a t i o n w e b ;
= w i d t h , i n m , o f c o r r u g a t i o n w e b (refer t o F i g . 5.9.2.3.1.1).
<7J=
5.9.4.7 L o c a l n e t plate thickness.

T h e b u l k h e a d l o c a l n e t plate thickness, t, i n m m ,
/=14,9
V^
(5.9.4.7-1)
w h e r e s = plate w i d t h , i n m , t o b e t a k e n equal t o the w i d t h o f the

c o r r u g a t i o n flange o r w e b , w h i c h e v e r is the greater (refer t o
F i g . 5.9.2.3.1.1);
p = resultant pressure, i n N / m m , as d e f i n e d i n 5.9.2.5, at t h e
l o w e r b o t t o m o f e a c h strake o f p l a t i n g . I n a l l cases t h e n e t
thickness o f the l o w e s t strake s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d u s i n g the
resultant pressure a t t h e t o p o f t h e l o w e s t s t o o l , o r at t h e
i n n e r b o t t o m , i f n o l o w e r s t o o l i s f i t t e d o r at t h e t o p o f
t h e shedders, i f s h e d d e r o r s h e d d e r / g u s s e t p l a t e s a r e
installed;
<y = 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 the m a t e r i a l .
2
a =a ;
a
z = 0,5a
a
F o r b u i l t - u p corrugated b u l k h e a d s , w h e n t h e t h i c k
ness o f t h e flange a n d 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 ,
n
(5.9.4.5-1)
t =U,9s Jp/a
(5.9.4.5-2)
w h e r e s - the w i d t h , i n m , o f the n a r r o w e r p l a t i n g .
w h e r e CTj- = 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 .
5.9.4.6 E f f e c t i v e c o m p r e s s i o n flange w i d t h a n d shear

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 flange
o f corrugations.
T h e effective w i d t h , i n m , o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n
flange 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
T h e n e t thickness o f t h e w i d e r p l a t i n g , i n m m , s h a l l
n o t b e t a k e n less t h a n t h e m a x i m u m o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
values:
t =l4,9s /pJaF;
w
t = V 4 4 0 s^p I a
w
np
ef
(5.9.4.6.1)
where C = 2 , 2 5 / 0 - 1 , 2 5 / p
C = 1,0 f o r p 4 1,25;
e
/ - V C T W ! ;
V
tf - n e t flange thickness, i n m m ;
a = w i d t h , i n m , o f t h e corrugation flange (refer t o
F i g . 5.9.2.3.1.1);
<y = 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 a s s u m e d equal t o
2 , 0 6 x 1 0 f o r steel.
2
-f
np
(5.9.4.7-4)
= is a s s u m e d n o t t o b e greater t h a n t h e actual n e t thickness o f

t h e n a r r o w e r p l a t i n g o r n o t greater t h a n 14,9i, *Jplrs ,
w h i c h e v e r is lesser.
F
f o r 0 > 1,25;
P = I O
(5.9.4.7-3)
wy
where t
b =C a
(5.9.4.7-2)
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 s h a l l 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 and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships for
t h e purpose o f t r a n s f e r r i n g t h e corrugated b u l k h e a d
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
p a r t i c u l a r t o t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m a n d cross-deck structures.
I n particular, t h e thickness a n d s t i f f e n i n g o f gusset

a n d shedder plates i n s t a l l e d f o r s t r e n g t h e n i n g purposes
shall comply w i t h the requirements o f Part " H u l l " o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s o n t h e basis o f t h e l o a d m o d e l g i v e n
i n 5.9.2.
U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e stated, w e l d connections s h a l l b e
d i m e n s i o n e d a n d selected i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
requirements o f Part I I " H u l l " and Part X T V " W e l d i n g "
o f the Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships.
5.9.6 C o r r o s i o n a d d i t i o n a n d steel r e n e w a l .
5.9.6.1 Renewal/reinforcement shall b e done i n
accordance w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d t h e
G u i d e l i n e s c o n t a i n e d i n A p p e n d i x 5.9-2.
Steel r e n e w a l is r e q u i r e d w h e r e t h e g a u g e d thickness
is less t h a n t + 0,5 m m (t is the thickness used f o r t h e
c a l c u l a t i o n o f b e n d i n g capacity o f t h e b u l k h e a d a n d shear
stresses as g i v e n i n 5.9.4.2 o r t h e l o c a l n e t plate thickness
as g i v e n i n 5 . 9 . 4 . 7 ) . A l t e r n a t i v e l y , r e i n f o r c i n g d o u b l i n g
strips m a y b e used, p r o v i d e d t h e n e t t h i c k n e s s i s n o t
dictated b y shear strength r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e b plates
(refer t o 5.9.4.5 a n d 5 . 9 . 4 . 6 . 2 ) o r b y t h e l o c a l pressure
r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w e b a n d f l a n g e plates (refer t o 5 . 9 . 4 . 7 ) .
W h e r e t h e g a u g e d thickness i s w i t h i n t h e range
tnet + 0 , 5 m m a n d t +\,0
m m , coating (applied i n
accordance w i t h t h e c o a t i n g m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s r e q u i r e
m e n t s ) o r a n n u a l g a u g i n g o f t h e b u l k h e a d thicknesses
m a y be adopted as a n a l t e r n a t i v e t o steel r e n e w a l .
5.9.6.2 W h e r e steel r e n e w a l o r reinforcement o f the
structure is required, a m i n i m u m thickness o f t + 2,5 m m
s h a l l b e r e p l e n i s h e d f o r t h e r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d parts.
5.9.6.3 W h e n 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
net
197
tfl - flange thickness, i n m m , w h i c h is f o u n d t o be acceptable o n

t h e basis o f the criteria specified i n 5.9.6.1 or, w h e n steel
r e n e w a l is required, t h e increased thickness according t o the
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
t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flange t h i c k n e s s dictated b y t h e l o c a l
pressure r e q u i r e m e n t s (refer t o 5 . 9 . 4 . 7 ) , need n o t t o b e
considered f o r the purpose;
t - a s - b u i l t 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
f l o o r s ( i f n o s t o o l is f i t t e d ) . Gussets/shedder plates, e x t e n d i n g
f r o m the l o w e r e n d o f corrugations u p t o 0,11, o r r e i n f o r c i n g
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 p l a t i n g ) s h a l l be fitted.
st
I f gusset plates are f i t t e d , t h e m a t e r i a l o f s u c h gusset

plates s h a l l be t h e s a m e as that o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flanges.
T h e gusset plates s h a l l b e connected t o t h e upper
horizontal/sloping plate o f t h e l o w e r stool f o r t h e
b u l k h e a d o r i n n e r b o t t o m ( i f n o s t o o l i s f i t t e d ) 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).
T
net
fJ
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 face f. 3 m m t o 773 m m ; g r o o v e angle a : 40 t o 60)
net
net
(5.9.6.3)
w h e r e a / - m i n i m u m upper 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 f o r t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flanges;
< 7 F S = 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 the m a t e r i a l used
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 is f i t t e d ) ;
F
5.9.6.4 W h e r e steel r e n e w a l is required, t h e b u l k h e a d

connections t o t h e u p p e r h o r i z o n t a l / s l o p i n g plate o f t h e
l o w e r stool for the bulkhead or inner b o t t o m ( i f n o stool
is f i t t e d ) 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 gusset plates s h a l l b e f i t t e d o r
r e n e w e d , t h e i r connections w i t h 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 h o r i z o n t a l / s l o p i n g plate o f t h e l o w e r s t o o l f o r
the bulkhead or inner b o t t o m ( i f n o stool is 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
t o F i g . 5.9.6.3).
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Appendix 5.9-1
GUIDELINES TO ASSESS CAPABDLITY OF CARRIAGE OF HIGH DENSITY

CARGOES ON EXISTING BULK CARRD2RS ACCORDING TO T H E STRENGTH
OF TRANSVERSE BULKHEAD B E T W E E N C A R G O HOLDS NOS. 1AND 2
All cargoes can
No
Calculate allowable
d e n s i t y
N o t e s : ( 1 ) p t y p i c a l o f c a r g o e s t o b e c a r r i e d ; i n a n y case
a v a l u e o f 3 , 0 t / m corresponding t o o r e cargo, s h a l l be considered.
( 2 ) I n deciding t h e r e i n f o r c e m e n t needed, c o n s i d e r a t i o n s h a l l
b e g i v e n t o t h e effects o f r e s t r i c t i n g t h e cargo d i s t r i b u t i o n
( h o m o g e n e o u s l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n o r r e d u c t i o n i n the ship dead
weight).
c
Cargoes having
Pc<Pc2
can b e carried
199
Appendix 5.9-2
GUTOELENES ON RENEWAL/REINFORCEMENT
OF VERTICALLY CORRUGATED TRANSVERSE WATERTIGHT
B E T W E E N CARGO HOLDS NOS. 1AND 2
1. T h e need for renewal o r reinforcement o f the

v e r t i c a l l y c o r r u g a t e d transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d
b e t w e e n cargo h o l d s N o s . 1 a n d 2 s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d
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 t h e present G u i d e l i n e s i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h t h e
m o s t recent thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d f i n d i n g s from
survey.
2 . I n a d d i t i o n t o o t h e r o f these R u l e s r e q u i r e m e n t s ,
t h e assessment o f t h e transverse corrugated b u l k h e a d 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 t h e present G u i d e lines s h a l l t a k e i n t o account t h e f o l l o w i n g :
. 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
b e 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
measurements obtained i n accordance 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 cent. T h e s e
considerations s h a l l t a k e i n t o account t h e p r o v i s i o n o f
gussets a n d shedder plates a n d t h e 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 a n d 5.9.6;
.2 t a k i n g i n t o account t h e scantlings a n d arrangem 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 b e 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
s h a l l b e s h o w n c l e a r l y i n d r a w i n g s . T h e v e r t i c a l distance
BULKHEAD
o f each r e n e w a l z o n e s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y c o n s i d e r i n g
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e present G u i d e l i n e s a n d i n general
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 15 p e r cent o f t h e v e r t i c a l distance
b e t w e e n t h e upper a n d l o w e r e n d o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n ,
m e a s u r e d a t t h e ship's centerline.
4 . W h e r e t h e r e i n f o r c e m e n t i s accepted b y a d d i n g
strips, t h e l e n g t h o f t h e r e i n f o r c i n g strips s h a l l b e
sufficient t o a l l o w i t t o e x t e n d o v e r t h e w h o l e d e p t h o f
the d i m i n i s h e d plating. I n general, t h e w i d t h a n d
thickness o f strips s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t t o c o m p l y 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 G u i d e l i n e s . T h e m a t e r i a l
o f t h e strips s h a l l b e t h e s a m e as t h a t o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n
p l a t i n g . T h e strips s h a l l b e attached t o t h e e x i s t i n g
b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g b y c o n t i n u o u s f i l l e t w e l d s . T h e strips
s h a l l b e s u i t a b l y tapered o r c o n n e c t e d a t ends i n
accordance w i t h t h e e x i s t i n g practice.
5. W h e r e r e i n f o r c i n g strips are connected t o t h e i n n e r
b o t t o m o r l o w e r s t o o l s h e l f p l a t e s , o n e side f u l l
p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d i n g s h a l l b e used. W h e n r e i n f o r c i n g
strips a r e f i t t e d t o t h e c o r r u g a t i o n f l a n g e a n d a r e
connected t o t h e l o w e r s t o o l s h e l f plate, t h e y s h a l l b e
n o r m a l l y a l i g n e d w i t h strips o f t h e s a m e scantlings
w e l d e d t o t h e s t o o l side p l a t i n g a n d h a v i n g a m i n i m u m
l e n g t h equal t o t h e b r e a d t h o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flange.
6. F i g . 1 gives a general a r r a n g e m e n t o f s t r u c t u r a l
reinforcement.
200
L^per </ to be suitably
tapered
Reinforcement
Corrugation flange
Lower end to be welded

to lower shelf by full
penetration
weld
One side full
penetration w e / d \ ^
Flange reinforcement
strips
to be aligned with strips
of same scantlings
below
shelfplate
Reinforcement
strips
strip
with shedder
Reinforcement
Lower
stool
s h e l f plate
Lower
stool
side
strip
plate
Weld of reinforcement
plating
strip
to s h e l f plate
Corrugation flange
Shedder
plate
Gusset
plate
Lower
Reinforcement
strips
with shedder
and gusset
stool
side
plating
plates
Fig. 1 General arrangement o f the bulkhead reinforcement

N o t e s : 1 . Square o r t r a p e z o i d a l c o r r u g a t i o n s s h a l l b e r e i n f o r c e d w i t h plate strips f i t t e d t o each c o r r u g a t i o n flange s u f f i c i e n t t o m e e t the
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f the present G u i d e l i n e s .
2. T h e n u m b e r o f strips fitted t o each c o r r u g a t i o n flange s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t t o m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f the present G u i d e l i n e s .
3. Shedder plates m a y b e f i t t e d i n o n e piece o r prefabricated w i t h a w e l d e d k n u c k l e (gusset plate).
4. G u s s e t plates, w h e r e fitted, s h a l l be w e l d e d t o the s h e l f p l a t e i n l i n e w i t h t h e flange o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n , t o reduce the stress concentrations at the
c o r r u g a t i o n corners. E n s u r e g o o d a l i g n m e n t b e t w e e n gusset plate, c o r r u g a t i o n flange a n d l o w e r s t o o l s l o p i n g plate. U s e deep p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d i n g
at a l l connections. E n s u r e start a n d stop o f w e l d i n g i s as far a w a y as p r a c t i c a l l y p o s s i b l e f r o m corners o f c o r r u g a t i o n .
5. Shedder plates s h a l l b e attached b y one-side f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d s o n t o b a c k i n g bars.
6. Shedder a n d gusset plates s h a l l h a v e a thickness e q u a l t o o r greater t h a n t h e o r i g i n a l b u l k h e a d thickness. G u s s e t plate s h a l l h a v e a m i n i m u m
h e i g h t ( o n t h e v e r t i c a l p a r t ) e q u a l t o h a l f o f t h e w i d t h o f the c o r r u g a t i o n flange. Shedders a n d gussets s h a l l b e same m a t e r i a l as flange m a t e r i a l .
201
Appendix 5.9-3
GUIDELINES F O RT H EGAUGING O F T H EV E R T I C A L L Y C O R R U G A T E D
TRANSVERSE WATERTIGHT B U L K H E A D B E T W E E N HOLDS NOS. 1AND 2
1. T h e measurement results are necessary t o
d e t e r m i n e t h e general c o n d i t i o n o f t h e structure a n d t o
define t h e extent o f possible repairs and/or r e i n f o r c e m e n t
o f t h e v e r t i c a l l y corrugated transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k
head f o r v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t h e c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e present
Chapter.
2. T a k i n g i n t o account t h e b u c k l i n g m o d e l applied i n
t h e present C h a p t e r i n e v a l u a t i o n o f strength o f t h e
b u l k h e a d , i t i s essential t o d e t e r m i n e t h e thickness
d i m i n u t i o n a t t h e c r i t i c a l levels s h o w n i n F i g s . 1 a n d 2 .
3 . T h e g a u g i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t a t t h e levels as
described b e l o w . T o adequately assess t h e scantlings o f
each 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 , each c o r r u g a t i o n
flange, w e b , shedder, plate a n d gusset plate w i t h i n each
o f t h e levels g i v e n b e l o w s h a l l b e gauged.
4 . W h e r e t h e thickness changes w i t h i n t h e h o r i z o n t a l
l e v e l s , t h e t h i n n e r plate s h a l l b e gauged.
5. M a t e r i a l o f t h e steel r e n e w e d m e m b e r s and/or
reinforcements shall comply w i t h the requirements o f the
present Chapter.
Level
Level
9-
F i g . 1 L e v e l s a a n d f o r t h e g a u g i n g transverse w a t e r t i g h t
bulkhead w i t h o u t l o w e r stool:
. 1 l o c a t i o n o f l e v e l a f o r t h e transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d
without l o w e r stool:
the m i d - b r e a d t h o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flanges a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2 0 0 m m above the l i n e o f shedder plates;
the middle o f gusset plates between corrugation flanges, where fitted;
the m i d d l e o f shedder plates;
the m i d - b r e a d t h o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b s a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2 0 0 m m above the l i n e o f shedder plates;
.2 l o c a t i o n o f l e v e l f o r t h e transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d w i t h
or w i t h o u t l o w e r stool:
the m i d - b r e a d t h o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flanges a n d w e b s at about the
m i d - h e i g h t o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n span.
Level
Level
F i g . 2 L e v e l s b a n d l e v e l f o r t h e g a u g i n g transverse w a t e r t i g h t
bulkhead w i t h lower stool:
. 1 l o c a t i o n o f l e v e l b f o r t h e transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d w i t h
lower stool:
t h e m i d - b r e a d t h o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flanges at a p p r o x i m a t e l y
above t h e l i n e o f shedder plates;
t h e m i d d l e o f the gusset plates b e t w e e n c o r r u g a t i o n flanges,
where fitted;
t h e m i d d l e o f t h e shedder plates;
t h e m i d - b r e a d t h o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b s at a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2 0 0 m m a b o v e t h e l i n e o f shedder plates.
.2 l o c a t i o n o f l e v e l f o r t h e transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d w i t h
or w i t h o u t l o w e r stool:
t h e m i d - b r e a d t h o f the c o r r u g a t i o n flanges a n d w e b s at a b o u t t h e
m i d - h e i g h t o f the c o r r u g a t i o n span.
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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
OF CARGO HOLD W I T H CARGO HOLD NO. 1
( I A C S U R S22)
5.10.1.1 These requirements apply t o a l l b u l k
carriers o f 1 5 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d above, i n t h e f o r e m o s t
h o l d , i n t e n d i n g t o c a r r y s o l i d 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, w i t h s i n g l e deck, topside
tanks and 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 c o n s t r u c t i o n
prior to 1 July 1998;
.2 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d is d o u b l e side 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 k e e l s o f w h i c h w e r e l a i d , o r w h i c h
w e r e at a s i m i l a r stage o f construction, before 1 J u l y 1999.
5 . 1 0 . 1 . 2 T h e e x i s t i n g b u l k carriers, as d e f i n e d
i n 5 . 1 0 . 1 . 1 , s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e present r e q u i r e m e n t s
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 cargo h o l d N o . 1 b e i n g
d e t e r m i n e d according t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5 . 1 0 . 4 s h a l l
n o t exceed 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 f l o o d e d
c o n d i t i o n , u s i n g t h e loads g i v e n i n 5 . 1 0 . 2 a n d t h e shear
capacity o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m a t shear g i v e n i n 5 . 1 0 . 3 .
5.10.1.4 I n n o case 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
f l o o d i n g c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e t a k e n greater t h a n t h e design
h o l d l o a d i n g i n intact c o n d i t i o n .
5.10.2 L o a d m o d e l .
5.10.2.1 General.
T h e loads t o b e considered as a c t i n g o n t h e d o u b l e
bottom o f hold N o . 1:
are those g i v e n b y t h e e x t e r n a l sea pressures; a n d
t h e 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 y the flooding o f 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 s o f cargo i n d u c e d
loads a n d f l o o d i n g loads s h a l l b e used, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e
loading conditions included i n the Loading M a n u a l :
homogeneous loading conditions;
non-homogeneous loading conditions;
p a c k e d cargo c o n d i t i o n s ( s u c h 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
d e n s i t y t o b e carried s h a l l b e considered i n c a l c u l a t i n g
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 head.
T h e f l o o d i n g h e a d hf (refer 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
u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n , f r o m t h e i n n e r b o t t o m t o a l e v e l located
at a distance df, i n m , f r o m t h e baseline e q u a l t o :
i n 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 0,95Z>
w h e r e D i s t h e distance, i n m , from t h e baseline t o
the freeboard deck at side amidships (refer t o
Fig. 5.10.2.2).
3
F i g . 5.10.2.2 S k e t c h o f h o l d l o a d i n g
( V - v o l u m e o f cargo, i n m )
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 o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m o f
h o l d N o . 1 is d e f i n e d as t h e s u m o f t h e shear s t r e n g t h at
t h e b e a m sections a t each e n d o f :
a l l f l o o r s adjacent t o b o t h hoppers;
less o n e h a l f o f t h e strength o f t h e t w o f l o o r s
adjacent t o each s t o o l , o r transverse b u l k h e a d i f n o s t o o l
is fitted (refer t o F i g . 5 . 1 0 . 3 ) ;
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
,\\
\ \
\
\
\
F i g . 5.10.3 B o t t o m structures o f the cargo h o l d

1 lower stool;
2 transverse b u l k h e a d ;
3 f l o o r adjacent t o the s t o o l ;
4 f l o o r adjacent t o t h e transverse b u l k h e a d ;
5 girders;
6 floors
a l l d o u b l e b o t t o m girders adjacent t o b o t h stools, o r

transverse b u l k h e a d i f n o s t o o l i s fitted.
T h e s t r e n g t h o f girders o r f l o o r s , w h i c h r u n o u t a n d
are n o t d i r e c t l y attached t o t h e b o u n d a r y s t o o l o r h o p p e r
girder, s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d f o r t h e o n e e n d o n l y .
T h e floors and girders t o be considered are those inside
the h o l d boundaries f o r m e d b y the hoppers and stools
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Agj, - n e t sectional area, i n m m , o f t h e g i r d e r p a n e l i n w a y o f the

(or transverse bulkheads i f n o s t o o l i s fitted). T h e hopper
largest o p e n i n g i n t h e o u t e r m o s t b a y (i.e. t h a t bay, w h i c h i s
side girders and the floors directly b e l o w the connection o f
closest t o s t o o l o r transverse b u l k h e a d , i f n o s t o o l i s f i t t e d ) ;
x = a l l o w a b l e shear stress, i n N / m m , as g i v e n i n 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 1 ;
the b u l k h e a d stools ( o r transverse bulkheads i f n o s t o o l i s
= 1,10;
fitted) t o t h e i n n e r b o t t o m shall n o t b e included.
= 15.
W h e r e t h e g e o m e t r y and/or t h e s t r u c t u r a l arrange
ment o f the double b o t t o m are such t o m a k e the above
Factor |2 m a y b e reduced, t o t h e Register discretion,
a s s u m p t i o n s inadequate, t h e shear capacity o f t h e d o w n t o 1,10 w h e r e appropriate reinforcements are fitted t o
d o u b l e b o t t o m s h a l l b e calculated a c c o r d i n g t o t h e m e e t the Register requirements.
criteria b e i n g subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e
5.10.4 A l l o w a b l e h o l d l o a d i n g .
T h e a l l o w a b l e h o l d l o a d i n g W, i n t , s h a l l b e
I n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e shear strength, t h e n e t t h i c k n e s s o f d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
floors a n d girders shall b e used. T h e n e t thickness
1
in m m , shall be determined b y the formula
W = p V (5.10.4-1)
2
(5.10.3)
w h e r e t - as-built thickness, i n m m , o f f l o o r s a n d girders;
t = corrosion d i m i n u t i o n , equal t o 2 m m , i n general; a l o w a v a l u e o f t m a y b e adopted, p r o v i d e d t h a t m e a s u r e d are
taken, i n compliance w i t h t h e Register requirements, t o
justify the assumption made.
c
5.10.3.1 F l o o r shear strength.

T h e f l o o r shear s t r e n g t h i n w a y o f t h e f l o o r p a n e l
section adjacent t o hoppers S/i, i n k N , a n d t h e f l o o r shear
strength i n w a y o f the openings i n t h e outermost b a y
(i.e. t h a t 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
b e d e t e r m i n e d 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 p r o d u c t s ;
p = cargo density, i n t / m , f o r b u l k cargoes, r e f e r t o 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 1 ; f o r
steel p r o d u c t s p s h a l l b e t a k e n as t h e d e n s i t y o f steel;
V - v o l u m e , i n m , o c c u p i e d b y cargo a t a l e v e l h \ d e t e r m i n e d b y
the f o r m u l a
* i = *7(ft);
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:
3
_ Z+pg(E-hf)
5
*l
l + p
X=
.
'
(5.10.4-2)
(perm-I)
Z+ pg(Ehf perm);
(5.10.4-3)
F o r steel products X m a y b e t a k e n e q u a l t o Xi at p e r m - 0 ;
p = sea w a t e r density, i n t / m ;
g = 9 , 8 1 m / s , g r a v i t y acceleration;
E = ship'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,), i n m ;
d / , D = a s given i n 5.10.2.2;
hf - f l o o d i n g head, i n m (refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 2 ) ;
p e r m - 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 as 0 , 3 f o r o r e
( c o r r e s p o n d i n g b u l k cargo d e n s i t y f o r i r o n ore m a y g e n e r a l l y
be taken 3,0 t / m ) ;
Z = t h e lesser o f Z j 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 :
3
S =
lV A -b-
(5.10.3.1-1)
Sf2=W3A
(5.10.3.1-2)
w h e r e A = s e c t i o n a l area, i n m m , o f t h e f l o o r p a n e l adjacent t o
hoppers;
Af = n e t sectional area, i n m m , o f t h e floor panels i n w a y o f the
o p e n i n g s i n t h e o u t e r m o s t b a y ( i . e . t h a t bay, w h i c h i s closest
to hopper);
x = 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
<W3;
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 ;
n i = l,10;
r|2=l,20.
f
Z\
CIJADBJ,\
(5.10.4-4)
Factor |2 m a y b e reduced, t o t h e Register discretion,

d o w n t o 1,10, w h e r e appropriate reinforcements are fitted t o
m e e t the Register requirements.
5.10.3.2 G i r d e r shear strength.
T h e g i r d e r shear s t r e n g t h i n w a y o f t h e g i r d e r p a n e l
adjacent t o stools ( o r t h e transverse b u l k h e a d s , i f n o s t o o l
is fitted) S i, i n k N , a n d t h e g i r d e r shear strength i n w a y
o f t h e largest o p e n i n g i n t h e o u t e r m o s t b a y ( i . e . t h e bay,
w h i c h i s closest t o s t o o l o r t h e transverse b u l k h e a d , i f n o
s t o o l i s fitted) S , i n k N , s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
f o l l o w i n g expressions:
Z2 C J A
D B e
C - shear capacity o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m , i n k N , as d e f i n e d
i n 5 . 1 0 . 3 , c o n s i d e r i n g , f o r each f l o o r , t h e lesser o f t h e shear
s t r e n g t h Sp o r Sfj, (refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 1 ) ; and, f o r each girder, t h e
lesser o f t h e shear strengths S \ a n d
(refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 2 ) ;
C - shear capacity o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m , i n k N , as d e f i n e d
i n 5 . 1 0 . 3 , c o n s i d e r i n g , f o r each floor, t h e shear s t r e n g t h 5
(refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 1 ) a n d S p , f o r each girder, t h e lesser o f the
shear strengths S a n d
(refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 2 ) :
h
g l
i= n
ADBM
g2
S i = lO- A "a
"
(5.10.3.2-1)
g.h
(5.10.3.2-2)
w h e r e A = m i n i m u m sectional area, i n m m , o f the girder p a n e l adjacent

t o stools ( o r transverse bulkheads, i f n o s t o o l i s fitted);
g
(5.10.4-5)
(5.10.4-6)
SIBDB.U
i= 1
i= n
^DB,e
(5.10.4-7)
S,(B si);
n ui=
m b1e r o f f l o o r s b e t w e e n stools ( o r t h e transverse b u l k heads, i f n o stools are f i t t e d ) ;
space o f i - t h floor, i n m ;
S i f o r f l o o r s w h o s e shear s t r e n g t h i s g i v e n b y S^
(refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 1 ) ;
h f floors w h o s e shear s t r e n g t h i s g i v e n b y Sp,
(refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 1 ) ;
breadth o f double bottom, i n m , between hoppers (refer to 5.10.4);
distance, i n m , b e t w e e n t h e t w o c o n s i d e r e d o p e n i n g s
(refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 4 ) ;
DB
n Si BDBi=B
BDBi=B
BDB BDBJI -
D B
D B
204
si - spacing, i n m , o f d o u b l e b o t t o m l o n g i t u d i n a l s adjacent t o
hoppers,
DBJl
F i g . 5 . 1 0 . 4 S k e t c h o f the floor i n w a y o f cargo h o l d
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 CARGO HOLD NO. 1 FLOODED
( 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 timetable.
5 . 1 1 . 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 scantlings
b e t w e e n cargo h o l d s N o s . 1 a n d 2 stated i n C h a p t e r 5.9,
as w e l l as t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s t o t h e a l l o w a b l e h o l d l o a d i n g
o f h o l d N o . 1 given i n 5.10, shall be applied i n
c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e d a m a g e s t a b i l i t y r e q u i r e m e n t s set
f o r t h i n 5.11.2. B u l k carriers s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d f o r
compliance w i t h the above mentioned requirements i n
t e r m s m e n t i o n e d b e l o w depending o n t h e i r a g e as o n
1 July 1998:
. 1 f o r ships 2 0 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 t h e due date o f t h e first
special s u r v e y t o b e h e l d after 1 J u l y 1 9 9 8 , w h i c h e v e r
c o m e s first;
.2 f o r ships 15 years o f age a n d m o r e b u t less t h a n
2 0 years o f age, b y the due date o f the first special 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 ships 10 years o f age a n d m o r e , b u t less t h a n
15 years o f age, 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 t h e due date o f t h e first special s u r v e y t o be h e l d after
t h e 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 ships 5 years o f age a n d m o r e , b u t less t h a n
10 years o f age, b y t h e due date, after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 , o f t h e
first i n t e r m e d i a t e 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 1 0 years o f age, w h i c h e v e r
c o m e s first;
.5 f o r ships less t h a n 5 years o f age, b y t h e date, o n
w h i c h t h e ship reaches 10 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 s u r v e y w i t h a d u e after
1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 cannot b e used t o postpone compliance.
H o w e v e r , p r i o r t o 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 o f a n intermediate survey, the
w i n d o w for w h i c h straddles 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 can be accepted.
5.11.2 D a m a g e s t a b i l i t y .
5 . 1 1 . 2 . 1 S h i p s , w h i c h are subject t o 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 Chapters 5.9 a n d 5 . 1 0 , w h e n l o a d e d
t o t h e s u m m e r l o a d l i n e , s h a l l b e able t o w i t h s t a n d
f l o o d i n g o f t h e f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d i n a l l l o a d i n g
c o n d i t i o n s a n d r e m a i n a f l o a t i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n
o f e q u i l i b r i u m , as specified i n C h a p t e r 5.2, P a r t V
"Subdivision" o f the Rules for the Classification a n d
5.11.2.2 A ship h a v i n g b e e n b u i l t w i t h a n i n s u f f i c i e n t
n u m b e r o f transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s t o satisfy t h i s
requirement m a y b e exempted f r o m the application o f
p r o v i s i o n s 5 . 1 1 . 2 . 1 , as w e l l as Chapters 5 . 9 a n d 5 . 1 0 ,
p r o v i d e d t h e ship f u l f i l l s t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.2.3,
Part V "Subdivision" o f the Rules 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.
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
AND FRAME BRACKETS OF CARGO HOLDS
( I A C S U R S31)
5 . 1 2 . 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 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 t h e b u l k
carriers constructed w i t h s i n g l e 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 contracted 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 n Part " H u l l "
o f the Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s 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 , these r e q u i r e m e n t s also 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
t h e o i l / b u l k / o r e ( O B O ) carriers o f s i n g l e side s k i n
construction.
5.12.1.3 W h e r e o n e o r m o r e cargo h o l d s o n a ship
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 d e f i n i
t i o n s , these r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 purposes o f t h i s Chapter, t h e t e r m
"ship" m e a n s b u l k carriers a n d O B O carriers, unless
o t h e r w i s e specified.
5.12.1.5 B u l k carriers subject t o these r e q u i r e m e n t s
s h a l l b e assessed f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h these r e q u i r e m e n t s ,
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 r e q u i r e
m e n t s , s h a l l 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 s c h e d u l e 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 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 carriers 10 years o f age a n d m o r e , b u t less
t h a n 15 years o f age, b y t h e due date o f t h e first special
s u r v e y after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 ;
.3 f o r b u l k carriers less t h a n 10 years o f age, b y t h e
date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 10 years o f age.
C o m p l e t i o n prior t o 1 January 2 0 0 4 o f a n inter
mediate o r special s u r v e y w i t h a d u e date after
1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , c a n n o t b e used t o p o s t p o n e c o m p l i a n c e .
H o w e v e r , completion prior t o 1 January 2 0 0 4 o f a n
i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, t h e w i n d o w f o r w h i c h straddles
1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , can b e accepted.
5.12.1.6 O B O carriers subject t o these r e q u i r e m e n t s
s h a l l b e assessed f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h these r e q u i r e m e n t s
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 side s h e l l frames
a n d brackets, w h e r e r e q u i r e d i n accordance w i t h these
r e q u i r e m e n t s , s h a l l 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 u p o n t h e i r a g e as o n
1 July 2005:
.1 f o r O B O carriers 15 years o f age a n d m o r e , b y t h e
1 July 2005;
.2 f o r O B O carriers 1 0 years o f age a n d m o r e b u t
less t h a n 15 years o f age, b y t h e due date specified o f t h e
first special s u r v e y after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 ;
.3 f o r O B O carriers less t h a n 10 years o f age, 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 u l y 2 0 0 5 o f a n intermediate o r
special survey w i t h a due date after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 cannot b e
used t o postpone compliance. H o w e v e r , 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 5 o f a n intermediate survey, the w i n d o w for w h i c h
straddles 1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 , can b e accepted.
5.12.1.7 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s define r e n e w a l c r i t e r i a
o r o t h e r measures t o b e t a k e n f o r t h e w e b s a n d flanges o f
frames a n d e n d brackets as p e r 5 . 1 2 . 2 .
5.12.1.8 R e i n f o r c i n g measures o f side s h e l l frames
are d e f i n e d i n 5.12.2.3.
5.12.1.9 F i n i t e element o r other numerical analysis o r
direct calculation procedures cannot be used as a n alternative
t o compliance w i t h these requirements, except i n cases o f
unusual side structure arrangements o r framing t o w h i c h
these requirements cannot b e directly applied. I n such cases,
the analysis criteria and the strength check criteria shall b e i n
accordance w i t h the R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o a
5.12.1.10 A d d i t i o n a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f side
s h e l l frames a n d brackets o f cargo h o l d s s h a l l b e carried
out i n compliance w i t h the Guidelines given i n
A p p e n d i x 5.12.
5.12.2 I c e s t r e n g t h e n e d s h i p s .
5.12.2.1 W h e r e ship i s r e i n f o r c e d t o c o m p l y w i t h a n
ice class n o t a t i o n , t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e frames s h a l l n o t b e
included w h e n considering compliance w i t h these
requirements.
5.12.2.2 A l l o w a b l e r e s i d u a l thickness o f a d d i t i o n a l
structures r e q u i r e d t o m e e t t h e ice s t r e n g t h e n i n g n o t a t i o n
shall b e determined i n compliance w i t h A p p e n d i x 2 t o
the Rules.
5.12.2.3 I f t h e i c e class n o t a t i o n i s requested t o b e
w i t h d r a w n , t h e a d d i t i o n a l i c e s t r e n g t h e n i n g structure
s h a l l n o t b e considered t o c o n t r i b u t e t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
these r e q u i r e m e n t s .
5.12.3 R e n e w a l , r e p a i r o r o t h e r m e a s u r e s .
5.12.3.1 C r i t e r i a f o r r e n e w a l , r e p a i r s o r o t h e r
measures.
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5.12.3.1.1 S y m b o l s used i n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 :
t = t h i c k n e s s as measured, i n m m ;
tREN
thickness, a t w h i c h r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d
(refer t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 ) ;
tREN.
d/t
thickness c r i t e r i a based o n d/t r a t i o
(refer t o ' 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 ) ;
tREN,
s = thickness criteria based o n strength
(refer t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 ) ;
tcoAT
= thickness t o b e t a k e n equal t o 0 , 7 5 ^ ;
t i2 = thickness, i n m m , o f f r a m e w e b s as r e q u i r e d
b y 3.3.4.4.1, Part " H u l l " o f the R u l e s 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 S h i p s , a n d thickness o f
t h e l o w e r bracket w e b s as r e q u i r e d b y 3 . 3 . 4 . 4 . 2 , t h e s a m e
Part o f the Rules;
t = as-built t h i c k n e s s , i n m m ;
t = thickness g i v e n i n T a b l e 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 .
M
1 2
AB
T a b l e 5.12.3.1.1
Thickness t
Ship
length
L, in m
in m m
A l l h o l d s except h o l d N o . l
F r a m e span
a n d upper brackets
Lower
brackets
2,0
2,0
2,0
2,5
3,0
3,0
^100
150
>200
Hold N o . l
F r a m e span L o w e r
a n d u p p e r brackets
brackets
2,0
3,0
3,0
3,0
3,5
4,0
N o t e . V a l u e t for the intermediate length o f the ship shall

be defined b y linear interpolation o f values given i n the Table.
c
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 side s h e l l frames

a n d brackets.
5.12.3.1.2.1 T h e w e b s o f side s h e l l frames a n d
brackets (brackets o r knees, hereinafter r e f e r r e d t o as
"brackets") shall b e renewed w h e n t h e measured
thickness t i s e q u a l t o o r less t h a n t h e thickness tREN,
w h i c h i s t h e greatest o f t h e f o l l o w i n g v a l u e s :
M
tcOAT
tc,
0,75^;
applicable t o areas (A) a n d (B) o n l y (refer
to F i g . 5.2.3.2-2);
tREN, s 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 thickness t
based o n d/t ratio.
T h e thickness t
shall be determined b y the
f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a w i t h d u e regard t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 5.12.3.1.2.1.1.1.2 a n d 5.12.3.1.2.1.1.1.3:
tREN,
d/t
R E N i
B E N i
t R E N , d/t =
( w e b depth, i n m m ) / / ?
w h e r e f o r frames:
R = 0,65fc ' f o r s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d frames;
R = 0,55fc ' f o r a s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d frames;
f o r l o w e r brackets w i t h d u e r e g a r d t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
5.12.3.1.2.1.1:
R = 0,87fc ' f o r s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d frames;
R = 0 , 7 3 k f o r a s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d frames;
- 1,0 f o r steel w i t h y i e l d p o i n t 2 3 5 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 steels w i t h y i e l d p o i n t 3 5 5 M P a .
0 5
0 5
0 5
0 , 5
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I n n o instance s h a l l t^N, d/t f l o w e r i n t e g r a l

brackets t o be t a k e n as less t h a n tREN, d/t f o r the frames
t h e y support.
5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 1 . 1 L o w e r brackets.
T h e l o w e r brackets s h a l l b e flanged o r face plate
s h a l l be fitted.
T h e w e b depth o f the l o w e r brackets s h a l l 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 be measured
from the intersection o f the sloped b u l k h e a d o f the hopper
t a n k and the side shell plate, perpendicularly t o the face
plate o f the l o w e r bracket (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-1);
dh
*^
\ 11 Section b
M
Section a
Lower bracket
web depth
Section b
F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-1 L o w e r b r a c k e t w e b d e p t h f o r d e t e r m i n i n g tgEN,
w h e r e stiffeners are fitted o n the l o w e r bracket plate,

the w e b depth m a y be t a k e n as the distance b e t w e e n the
side s h e l l a n d the stiffener, b e t w e e n the stiffeners o r
b e t w e e n the o u t e r m o s t stiffener a n d the face plate o f the
brackets, w h i c h e v e r is the greatest.
5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 1 . 2 T r i p p i n g brackets a l t e r n a t i v e .
W h e n t i s less t h a n t
d/t
section b o f the
frames (refer t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 ) , t r i p p i n g brackets i n
accordance w i t h 5.12.3.3 m a y be fitted as a n a l t e r n a t i v e
t o the r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r the w e b d e p t h t o thickness r a t i o
o f frames, i n w h i c h case tREN, d/t & y be disregarded i n
the d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f tREN accordance w i t h 5.12.3.1.2.
V a l u e o f t s h a l l be based o n z o n e i n accordance
w i t h F i g . 5.2.3.2-2.
5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 1 . 3 I m m e d i a t e l y abaft c o l l i s i o n bulkhead.
W h e n the w e b as-built thickness t^, i n c l u d i n g l o w e r
e n d brackets, i s greater t h a n l 65t N s, the thickness
tREN d/t & y be t a k e n as the v a l u e t REN d/t, d e t e r m i n e d
b y the f o r m u l a
Section a
a t
RENy
RENt
t 'REN, d/t
where t
RE
. 5.12.3.1.2-2 S e c t i o n s a a n d b
d lower bracket w e b depth;
d frame w e b d e p t h ; h l o w e r b r a c k e t l e n g t h
\l tREN
d/t tREN, S
= t h i c k n e s s t o b e d e t e r m i n e d a c c o r d i n g t o 5.12.4.3.
5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 2 T h i c k n e s s tREN,s b a s e d o n shear
strength check.
W h e r e w e b thickness t i n the l o w e r part o f side
s h e l l frames, as d e f i n e d i n F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-2, i s e q u a l t o
M
o r less t h a n tcoAT,
^RENS
shall be determined i n
accordance w i t h 5.12.4.3.
5 . 1 2 . 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 frames
a n d l o w e r brackets.
W h e r e r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d , the r e n e w e d w e b s s h a l l
be o f a thickness n o t less t h a n t^ o r l,2t ,
I&REM
w h i c h e v e r is greater.
o
COAT
5.12.3.1.2.1.4 C r i t e r i a f o r o t h e r measures.
W h e n t N t M ^ t c o A T , measures s h a l l b e t a k e n ,
consisting o f all t h e f o l l o w i n g :
.1 sand b l a s t i n g , o r e q u i v a l e n t , a n d c o a t i n g (refer
to 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 2 ) ;
.2 fitting tripping brackets (refer t o 5.12.3.3), w h e n
condition 5.12.3.1.2.1.4.1 occurs f o r any o f the side frame
zones , , 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
brackets n o t connected t o flanges shall have soft toe, and the
distance between the bracket toe and the frame flange shall
not b e greater than about 5 0 m m , refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.3.1);
.3 m a i n t a i n i n g t h e c o a t i n g i n "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 r u s t i n g ) a t special a n d
intermediate surveys.
T h e a b o v e measures m a y b e w a i v e d i f t h e structural
m e m b e r s s h o w n o t h i c k n e s s d i m i n u t i o n w i t h respect t o
t h e as b u i l t thicknesses a n d c o a t i n g i s i n "as-new"
condition (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 t h e m e a s u r e d f r a m e w e b s thickness t i s s u c h
that t
< t ^ t o A T
and t h e coating is i n G O O D
c o n d i t i o n , s a n d b l a s t i n g a n d c o a t i n g as r e q u i r e d
i n 5.12.3.1.2.1.4.1 above m a y b e w a i v e d e v e n i f not f o u n d
i n "as-new" c o n d i t i o n , as defined above, p r o v i d e d that
tripping brackets are fitted a n d the 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 frames a n d brackets ( b e n d i n g
check).
W h e n l o w e r end brackets w e r e n o t fitted w i t h flanges
at the design stage, flanges shall b e fitted so as t o m e e t the
bending strength requirements i n 5.12.4.4. T h e f u l l w i d t h o f
the bracket flange shall extend u p b e y o n d t h e p o i n t at
w h i c h the frame flange reaches f u l l w i d t h . Adequate back
u p structure i n the hopper shall b e ensured, and the bracket
shall b e aligned w i t h the back-up structure.
W h e r e t h e length o r depth o f the l o w e r bracket does
not m e e t the requirements i n 3.3.2.5.3, Part " H u l l " , o f the
R u l e s f o r the Classification a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-Going
Ships, 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 n o t t o b e carried o u t i n t h e
case the bracket geometry is m o d i f i e d so as t o c o m p l y w i t h
the requirements o f 3.3.2.5.3, Part " H u l l " o f the R u l e s f o r
the Classification a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-Going Ships.
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 , sand
b l a s t i n g a n d coating.
5.12.3.2.1 F o r t h e purpose o f r e n e w a l , sand blasting
a n d coating, f o u r areas , , a n d D are defined (refer
to F i g . 5.2.3.2-2). W h e n r e n e w a l s h a l l b e carried o u t ,
surface preparation 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 , P a r t I I " H u l l " o f the
Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f SeaG o i n g Ships f o r cargo h o l d s o f n e w b u i l d i n g s .
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 s h a l l b e assessed against t h e c r i t e r i a
in 5.12.3.1.
<
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5.12.3.2.3 W h e n z o n e is m a d e u p o f different plate

thicknesses, t h e lesser thickness s h a l l 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 case o f i n t e g r a l brackets, w h e n t h e
criteria i n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 a r e n o t satisfied f o r areas A o r B,
r e n e w a l , sand b l a s t i n g a n d c o a t i n g , as applicable, s h a l l
be d o n e f o r b o t h areas A a n d B.
5.12.3.2.5 I n case o f separate brackets, w h e n t h e
criteria i n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 a r e n o t satisfied f o r area A o r B,
r e n e w a l , sand b l a s t i n g a n d c o a t i n g s h a l l b e d o n e f o r each
o n e o f these zones, as applicable.
5.12.3.2.6 W h e n r e n e w a l is required f o r area
according t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t s h a l l b e d o n e f o r b o t h areas
a n d C. W h e n sand blasting and coating is required for area
according t o 5.12.3.1, i t shall b e done f o r areas and 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 area D
according t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t needs o n l y t o b e d o n e f o r t h i s
area. W h e n sand 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 D according t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t s h a l l b e d o n e f o r b o t h
areas a n d D.
5.12.3.2.8 Special 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 r u s t i n g ) .
5.12.3.2.9 W h e n adopted, o n t h e basis o f t h e r e n e w a l
thickness c r i t e r i a i n 5 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 1 , i n general, c o a t i n g s h a l l b e
applied 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 3 . 3 . 5 . 1 ,
Part " H u l l " o f t h e Rules f o r t h e 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 S h i p s , as applicable.
5.12.3.2.10 W h e r e , according 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 r e q u i r e c o a t i n g o v e r part o f t h e i r
length, the f o l l o w i n g 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 face p l a t e o f t h e side s h e l l
frames a n d brackets;
.1.2 t h e h o l d surface o f side 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 applied.
I n a l l cases, a l l t h e surfaces t o b e coated s h a l l b e
sand blasted p r i o r t o c o a t i n g a p p l i c a t i o n .
W h e n flanges o f frames o r brackets s h a l l b e r e n e w e d
according t o these R u l e s , t h e o u t s t a n d i n g b r e a d t h t o
thickness r a t i o s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
Part " H u l l " o f t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
5.12.3.3 R e i n f o r c i n g measures.
5.12.3.3.1 R e i n f o r c i n g measures a r e c o n s t i t u t e d b y
t r i p p i n g brackets, located a t t h e l o w e r p a r t 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 . 1 2 . 3 . 3 . 1 ) .
T h e s e brackets m a y b e located a t e v e r y t w o frames, b u t
l o w e r a n d m i d s p a n brackets s h a l l b e fitted i n l i n e
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 brackets
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e as-built thickness o f t h e side
s h e l l f r a m e w e b s , t o w h i c h t h e y a r e connected.
208
Tripping brackets
Distance from ^^ r ~ 7
not greater than 200 mm /
Tripping bracket not

welded t(i frame flange
50 mm
r
F i g . 5.12.3.3.1 T r i p p i n g b r a c k e t s
5.12.3.3.3 D o u b l e continuous w e l d i n g shall b e

adopted f o r t h e connections o f t r i p p i n g 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 side frames a n d side s h e l l are 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
f o r w e l d i n g are those r e q u i r e d f o r t h e p a r t i c u l a r h i g h e r
strength steel grade, a n d t h e thickness o f t h e t r i p p i n g
brackets i s equal t o t h e frame w e b thickness, regardless
o f t h e frame w e b m a t e r i a l .
5.12.3.4 W e l d t h r o a t thickness.
I n case o f r e n e w a l t h e w e l d e d connections s h a l l
c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.3.2.5.9, P a r t " H u l l " o f
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 pitting intensity is higher t h a n 15 p e r cent
i n area (refer t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 5 . 1 ) , thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
s h a l l b e t a k e n t o check p i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n .
5 per cent scattered
, t nt
5 . 1 2 . 3 . 5 . 2 T h e m i n i m u m acceptable r e m a i n i n g
thickness i n pits o r g r o o v e s i s equal t o :
. 1 7 5 p e r cent o f t h e 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 w e b s a n d flanges;
.2 7 0 p e r cent o f t h e 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 side 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 attached t o t h e side s h e l l frame, o v e r a w i d t h u p
t o 3 0 m m from each side o f i t .
5.12.3.6 R e n e w a l o f a l l frames i n o n e o r m o r e cargo
holds.
5 . 1 2 . 3 . 6 . 1 W h e n a l l frames i n o n e o r m o r e h o l d s are
required t o be renewed, t h e compliance w i t h t h e
requirements o f Part " H u l l " o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships
m a y b e accepted i n l i e u o f t h e c o m p l i a n c e w i t h these
r e q u i r e m e n t s , p r o v i d e d that:
. 1 i t is applied at least t o a l l t h e frames o f t h e 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 side s h e l l frames o f
" n e w ships" according t o 3 . 3 . 5 . 1 , P a r t " 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 are c o m p l i e d w i t h ;
.3 t h e section m o d u l u s o f side s h e l l frames i s
calculated according t o P a r t " H u l l " 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 S e a - G o i n g Ships.
5.12.3.7 R e n e w a l o f d a m a g e d frames.
5 . 1 2 . 3 . 7 . 1 I n case o f r e n e w a l o f a d a m a g e d frame
already 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 t h i s Chapter,
t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 t h i s
C h a p t e r s h a l l 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 damages, t h e e x t e n s i o n o f t h e
r e n e w a l s h a l l b e carried o u t according t o t h e p r o v i s i o n s
o f Part 2 " H u l l " o f t h e Guidelines o n Technical
S u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g R e p a i r o f S e a - G o i n g Ships.
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 s h a l l b e carried o u t f o r
t h e 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 r e q u i r e d f o r frames i n i n t e r m e d i a t e p o s i t i o n s
shall be obtained b y linear interpolation between t h e
results o b t a i n e d f o r t h e a b o v e 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 r e q u i r e d scantlings s h a l l b e also calculated f o r
t h e m i d frame o f each g r o u p o f frames h a v i n g t h e same
scantlings. T h e scantlings r e q u i r e d f o r frames i n i n t e r
mediate positions shall be obtained b y linear interpola
t i o n b e t w e e n t h e results o b t a i n e d f o r t h e calculated
frames.
5.12.4.1 Design diagram.
5.12.4.1.1 L o a d model.
T h e f o l l o w i n g loading conditions shall be consid
ered:
. 1 h o m o g e n e o u s h e a v y cargo ( d e n s i t y 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 cargo ( d e n s i t y less 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 cargo, i f a l l o w e d .
3
F i g . 5.12.3.5.1 P i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y d i a g r a m s
( f r o m 5 p e r c e n t t o 25 p e r c e n t i n t e n s i t y )
L - ship's l e n g t h , i n m ;
= greatest m o u l d e d breadth, i n m ;
C = b l o c k coefficient, as d e f i n e d i n t h e R u l e s f o r t h e Classifica
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, b u t n o t less
t h a n 0,6;
T - m a x i m u m design draft, i n m ;
= coefficient t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b y the f o r m u l a e :
M u l t i p o r t l o a d i n g / u n l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n s need n o t b e
considered.
5.12.4.1.2 Forces.
T h e forces P^ a n d P^ , i n k N , t o b e considered
for t h e strength checks a t sections a a n d b o f side s h e l l
frames (refer t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 ) s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y
t h e f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a e ( i n t h e case o f separate l o w e r
brackets, section b i s a t t h e t o p o f t h e l o w e r bracket):
a
Pf ,a = Ps +
h-2h
rfr,b-rfr,a
(5.12.4.1.2-2)
w h e r e P = s t i l l w a t e r force, i n k N , t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a e :
L\
- ) w h e n the upper end o f the side shell frame
( Ps ' U~^~Ps
s
span h (refer t o F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 ) i s b e l o w t h e l o a d w a t e r l i n e ;
P - s h ' ( j - ^ ) w h e n the upper end o f the side shell frame span h
s
(refer t o F i g . 5.2.3.2-2) i s a t o r above t h e l o a d w a t e r l i n e ;

1 , u
1,L
( '- )
for 90
300 m ;
Jjj=>
w h e r e - 1,2 f o r ships w i t h o u t b i l g e k e e l ;
- 1,0 f o r ships w i t h b i l g e k e e l ;
kr - r o l l radius o f g y r a t i o n . I f t h e actual v a l u e k- i s n o t available,
its 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 :
kr - 0,3 9B f o r ships w i t h e v e n d i s t r i b u t i o n o f m a s s i n
transverse s e c t i o n (e.g., alternate h e a v y cargo l o a d i n g o r
h o m o g e n e o u s l i g h t cargo l o a d i n g ) ;
= 0 , 2 5 f l f o r ships 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 d i s t r i b u t i o n ) ;
G M - 0 , 1 2 B i f t h e actual v a l u e GM is n o t available;
z = v e r t i c a l distance, i n m , f r o m the baseline t o t h e l o a d p o i n t ;
k, = C
0,83
- a t aft e n d o f
L;
k - C
b e t w e e n 0 , 2 L a n d 0 , 6 X f r o m a f t e n d o f L;
1,33
k - C +
at forward end end o f L .
L \
100 - )
=(l,25-0,025
w a v e force, i n k N , i n b e a m sea;
- side s h e l l f r a m e span a n d l o w e r bracket l e n g t h , i n m ,

r e s p e c t i v e l y (refer t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 ) ;
h' - distance, i n m , b e t w e e n t h e l o w e r e n d o f side s h e l l f r a m e
span h a n d t h e l o a d w a t e r l i n e ;
s - f r a m e spacing, i n m ;
Ps, U P S , L - s t i l l w a t e r pressure, i n k N / m m , at t h e u p p e r a n d l o w e r
e n d o f t h e side s h e l l frame span h, r e s p e c t i v e l y (refer t o
Fig. 5.2.3.2-2);
p\fj a n d p \ - w a v e pressure, i n k N / m m , b e l o w f o r t h e u p p e r a n d
l o w e r e n d o f side s h e l l f r a m e span h, respectively, t o b e
determined i n 5.12.4.2.1;
p , u a n d P i , L - w a v e pressure, i n k N / m m , b e l o w f o r t h e u p p e r a n d
l o w e r e n d o f side s h e l l f r a m e span h, respectively, t o b e
d e t e r m i n e d i n 5.12.4.2.2.
0 0
C = 10,75 f o r i > 3 0 0 m ;
) w a v e force, i n k N , i n h e a d sea;
P i U~^~Pi L \
h, h
C-10,75-^
(5.12.4.1.2-1)
Pi = s h ( P
m^(P ,P );
209
CB
B e t w e e n the above specified points, ks shall be interpolated linearly;

k f = 0,8C.
t L
5.12.4.2 A l l o w a b l e stresses.
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 i ,
i n N / m m , i n side s h e l l frames a n d brackets, s h a l l b e
a
5.12.4.1.3 W a v e pressure.
5.12.4.1.3.1 W a v e pressure
at a n d b e l o w t h e w a t e r l i n e
<j = 0 , 9 0 c j ;
a
T = 0,40<T
a
i n k N / m m , shall be
(5.12.4.2-1)
(5.12.4.2-2)
F
2
w h e r e CTj? = the 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.
5.12.4.3 Shear strength check.

W h e r e t i n t h e l o w e r part o f side s h e l l frames, as
defined i n F i g . 5.2.3.2-2, i s e q u a l t o o r less t h a n t oAT,
shear strength check s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance
w i t h the following.
T h e thickness tREN, s,
m m . i s t h e greater o f t h e
thicknesses t g E N , sa a n d t g E N , sb, o b t a i n e d f r o m t h e shear
strength check at sections a a n d b (refer t o
F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-2 a n d paragraph 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 1 . 1 ) g i v e n b y
the f o l l o w i n g , but need n o t b e taken i n excess o f 0 , 7 5 f o :
at section a
M
/>i = l,50[p + 1 3 5
2( + 75)
1 - ) ] (5.12.4.1.3.1-1)
where
^+^;
above the waterline

Pi = / > i w / - 7 , 5 0 ( z - T)
(5.12.4.1.3.1-2)
w h e r e p\Wi = w a v e p r e s s u r e p \ at t h e w a t e r l i n e .
2
5.12.4.1.3.2 W a v e pressure p , i n k N / m m , s h a l l b e
at a n d b e l o w t h e w a t e r l i n e
2
P 2
= 13,0[0,5* ^ ? % )
(>
7 +
_ lOOOMYr, a.
tREN,
>
Sa
dbsmfaa
'
(5.12.4.3-1)
at section b
(5.12.4.1.3.2-1)
1 0 0 0 Ms^fr,
>
above the waterline
t R E N , sb ~
p =p Wi-5,0(z-T)
2
(5.12.4.1.3.2-2)
w h e r e p i w i - w a v e pressure p
at the waterline;
dbsin
(5.12.4.3-2)
w h e r e k - shear force d i s t r i b u t i o n fiictor t o b e t a k e n equal to 0 , 6 ;

P f r , > P f r , b ~ pressure forces d e t e r m i n e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 1 . 1 ;
s
210
d , d - b r a c k e t a n d frame w e b depth, i n m m , a t sections a a n d b ,

r e s p e c t i v e l y (refer t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 ) ; i n case o f separate
( n o n - i n t e g r a l ) brackets, d s h a l l b e t a k e n as the m i n i m u m
w e b d e p t h d e d u c i n g possible scallops;
= angle b e t w e e n frame w e b a n d t h e s h e l l plate;
= a l l o w a b l e shear stress, i n N / m m , d e f i n e d i n 5.12.4.2.
a
T a b l e 5.12.4.4
B e n d i n g m o m e n t coefficients m a n d m
a
5.12.4.4 B e n d i n g strength check.

W h e r e t h e l o w e r b r a c k e t l e n g t h o r depth does n o t
m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.3.2.5.3, P a r t " H u l l " o f t h e
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , t h e actual section m o d u l u s , i n c m ,
o f t h e brackets a n d side s h e l l frames at sections a a n d b
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n :
at s e c t i o n a
A ^0,08A
S
E m p t y h o l d s o f ships 1 0
a p p r o v e d t o operate i n
non-homogeneous loading
conditions
12
O t h e r cases
= 0 , 1 * As > 0,125*
17
19
22
20
22
26
N o t e s : 1 . Non-homogeneous loading condition means a

loading condition, i n w h i c h the ratio between the highest and the
l o w e s t f i l l i n g r a t i o , evaluated f o r each h o l d , exceeds 1,20 corrected
f o r different cargo densities.
2. F o r i n t e r m e d i a t e v a l u e s o f t h e bracket l e n g t h h , t h e
coefficient m i s o b t a i n e d b y l i n e a r i n t e r p o l a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e
T a b l e values.
B
mo
at s e c t i o n b
a
lOOQfr,.h
(5.12.4.4-2)
w h e r e P f r , - pressure force d e f i n e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 1 . 1 ;
A - side s h e l l f r a m e span, i n m (refer t o F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 ) ;
= 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 5.12.4.2;
m a n d m = b e n d i n g m o m e n t coefficients d e f i n e d i n T a b l e 5.12.4.4.
a
T h e actual s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f t h e side s h e l l frames

a n d brackets s h a l l b e calculated a b o u t a n a x i s p a r a l l e l t o
t h e attached plate, based o n t h e m e a s u r e d thicknesses.
F o r precalculations, a l t e r n a t i v e thickness v a l u e s m a y b e
used, p r o v i d e d t h e y are n o t less t h a n :
1 ^, f o r t h e w e b thickness;
.2 t h e m i n i m u m thicknesses 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 f o r flange a n d attached p l a t i n g .
T h e attached plate b r e a d t h i s e q u a l t o t h e f r a m e
spacing, m e a s u r e d a l o n g t h e s h e l l at m i d s p a n o f h.
I f t h e actual s e c t i o n m o d u l i a t sections a a n d b are
less t h a n t h e v a l u e s Z a n d Z , t h e side s h e l l frames a n d
brackets s h a l l b e r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d i n order t o o b t a i n
actual section m o d u l i n o t less t h a n l , 2 Z a n d \,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 be e x t e n d e d o v e r t h e l o w e r p a r t o f side s h e l l
frames (refer t o F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 ) .
a
Appendix 5.12
GUIDELINES F O RGAUGING O F SIDE SHELL F R A M E S AND B R A C K E T S

IN SINGLE SIDE SKIN B U L K CARRD2RS
1 GENERAL
3 PITTING AND GROOVING CORROSION
Gauging is necessary t o determine the general condition

o f the structure and t o define the extent o f possible steel
renewals o r other measures for the webs and flanges side
shell plating and end brackets for the verification o f the
compliance w i t h the requirements o f this Chapter.
P i t s can g r o w i n a v a r i e t y o f shapes, s o m e o f w h i c h
w o u l d n e e d t o b e g r o u n d e d before assessment.
Pitting corrosion m a y b e found under coating
blisters, w h i c h s h a l l b e r e m o v e d b e f o r e i n s p e c t i o n .
T h e n o r m a l u l t r a s o n i c transducer ( g e n e r a l l y 10 m m
d i a m e t e r ) w i l l be inadequate 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 n locations o f pitting or grooving corrosion. A miniature
transducer ( 3 t o 5 m m diameter) shall b e used.
A l t e r n a t i v e l y t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t f i r m s h a l l use
a p i t gauge f o r m e a s u r i n g a p i t a n d g r o o v e depth w i t h t h e
f o l l o w - u p c a l c u l a t i o n o f t h e r e m a i n i n g thickness.
3.1 C o r r o s i o n a s s e s s m e n t b a s e d u p o n a r e a .
T h e m e t h o d i s d e f i n e d i n 5.12.3.5 a n d based u p o n
t h e c o r r o s i o n i n t e n s i t y d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h
Fig. 5.12.3.5.1.
2 ZONES OF SIDE SHELL F R A M E S A N D BRACKETS
F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f steel r e n e w a l , sand b l a s t i n g a n d
c o a t i n g , f o u r areas , , a n d D are defined, as s h o w n
i n F i g . 5.2.3.2-2.
A r e a s A a n d are considered t o be t h e m o s t c r i t i c a l
areas.
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 15 p e r cent i n a n
area (refer t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 5 . 1 ) , t h e n thickness m e a s u r e
m e n t s s h a l l b e t a k e n t o check t h e e x t e n t o f p i t t i n g
c o r r o s i o n . T h e 15 p e r cent i n t e n s i t y is based u p o n p i t t i n g
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 plate.
I n cases w h e r e p i t t i n g i s evident, as d e f i n e d a b o v e
(exceeding 1 5 p e r cent), t h e n a n area o f 3 0 0 m m
d i a m e t e r 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 s h e l l , h o p p e r t a n k p l a t i n g o r
topside t a n k p l a t i n g attached t o t h e side f r a m e , e q u i v a l e n t
rectangular area), at t h e m o s t p i t t e d part, s h a l l b e cleaned
t o b a r e m e t a l , a n d t h e thickness m e a s u r e d i n w a y o f t h e
f i v e deepest pits w i t h i n t h e cleaned area. T h e least
thickness m e a s u r e d i n w a y o f a n y o f these pits s h a l l 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 a n y
pit and groove shall be assumed t o b e equal to:
. 1 7 5 p e r cent o f 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 cargo h o l d side f r a m e w e b s a n d flanges
a n d f r a m e brackets;
.2 7 0 p e r cent o f 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 side 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 attached t o t h e cargo h o l d 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 each o f i t .
4 GAUGING METHODOLOGY
4 . 1 N u m b e r s o f side frames t o b e measured are

equivalent t o those o f special survey o r intermediate survey
corresponding t o t h e ship's age. Representative thickness
measurements shall be taken for each area, as specified below.
I f t h e structural members show n o thickness
d i m i n u t i o n w i t h respect t o t h e as-built thickness a n d
t h e c o a t i n g i s 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 r u s t i n g ) , special c o n s i d e r a t i o n t o t h e e x t e n t
o f t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e g i v e n .
W h e r e g a u g i n g readings close t o t h e criteria, as
specified i n 3 . 1 , are f o u n d , t h e n u m b e r o f h o l d frames t o
b e m e a s u r e d s h a l l b e increased.
I f r e n e w a l o r o t h e r measures according t o 5 . 1 2 s h a l l
b e a p p l i e d o n i n d i v i d u a l frames i n a h o l d , t h e n a l l frames
i n that h o l d s h a l l b e gauged.
T h e r e is a v a r i e t y o f a c o n s t r u c t i o n m e t h o d s used f o r
side s h e l l frames i n b u l k carriers. S o m e o f t h e frames
h a v e face plates ( T - s e c t i o n s ) o n t h e side s h e l l frames,
s o m e h a v e f l a n g e d plates a n d s o m e h a v e b u l b plates. T h e
use o f face plates a n d f l a n g e d sections i s considered
s i m i l a r f o r g a u g i n g purposes i n that b o t h t h e w e b a n d
face plate o r w e b a n d flange p l a t e s h a l l b e gauged. I f
b u l b plate has b e e n used, t h e n w e b o f t h e b u l b plate s h a l l
b e gauged i n t h e n o r m a l m a n n e r a n d t h e sectional
m o d u l u s s h a l l b e specially considered i f r e q u i r e d .
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Face
plate
Web
Shell p l a t i n g
W mm
W mm
F i g . T y p i c a l five p o i n t p a t t e r n o n t h e w e b plate
4.2 G a u g i n g f o r areas , a n d D ( f r a m e a n d
bracket webs).
T h e g a u g i n g p a t t e r n f o r areas , a n d D s h a l l b e
five p o i n t p a t t e r n ( r e f e r t o F i g u r e o f t h e p r e s e n t
Guidelines). T h i s 5 point pattern shall b e over the depth
o f t h e w e b a n d t h e s a m e area v e r t i c a l l y . T h e g a u g i n g
r e p o r t s h a l l reflect t h e average r e a d i n g .
4.3 G a u g i n g f o r a r e a ( f r a m e w e b s ) .
Depending u p o n the condition o f the w e b i n w a y o f
area C, t h e w e b m a y b e m e a s u r e d b y t a k i n g 3 readings
o v e r t h e l e n g t h o f area a n d a v e r a g i n g t h e m . T h e
average r e a d i n g s h a l l b e c o m p a r e d w i t h t h e five p o i n t
p a t t e r n as n o t e d above.
4 . 4 G a u g i n g f o r sections a a n d b ( f l a n g e s a n d side
plating).
W h e r e t h e l o w e r b r a c k e t l e n g t h o r d e p t h does n o t
meet the requirements o f Part I I " H u l l " o f the current
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , g a u g i n g s h a l l b e t a k e n a t sections a
a n d b t o calculate t h e actual s e c t i o n m o d u l u s r e q u i r e d
i n 5.12.4.4 (refer t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 ) . A t least 2 readings
o n t h e flange/face p l a t e s h a l l b e t a k e n i n w a y o f each
section. A t least o n e r e a d i n g o f t h e attached s h e l l p l a t i n g
s h a l l b e t a k e n o n each side o f t h e f r a m e ( i . e . f o r e a n d aft)
i n w a y s e c t i o n a a n d s e c t i o n b.
5 REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF CARGO

HOLD FRAMES
R e p o r t f o r r e c o r d i n g t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f
cargo h o l d frames s h a l l b e prepared i n t h e t a b u l a r f o r m
given below.
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5.13
EVALUATION OF CARGO HATCH COVER SECURING

A R R A N G E M E N T S ( I A C S U R S30)
5.13.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
5.13.1.1 T h e s e requirements a p p l y f o r steel hatch
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 p a r t i a l l y
w i t h i n 0,25L 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 t y p e h a t c h covers) contracted f o r the
construction p r i o r t o 1 January 2 0 0 4 , a n d w h i c h w e r e n o t
b u i l t i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f P a r t " H u l l "
o f the R u l e s f o r the Classification and 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 .
s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h these r e q u i r e m e n t s i n accordance w i t h
t h e 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
1 January 2004;
.2 f o r b u l k carriers 1 0 years o f age 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 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 ;
.3 f o r b u l k carriers less t h a n 10 years o f age, b y t h e
date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 10 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
i n t e r 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
1 January 2 0 0 4 cannot b e used t o postpone compliance.
However, completion prior t o 1 January 2 0 0 4 o f a n
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , t h e w i n d o w f o r w h i c h straddles
1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , can b e accepted.
5.13.2 S e c u r i n g devices.
5 . 1 3 . 2 . 1 T h e strength o f s e c u r i n g devices s h a l l
comply w i t h the following requirements:
. 1 panel hatch covers shall b e secured and closed b y
appropriate devices (bolts, wedges o r similar) suitably
spaced alongside the coamings and b e t w e e n cover elements.
A r r a n g e m e n t a n d spacing s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d w i t h
due a t t e n t i o n t o t h e effectiveness f o r w e a t h e r - t i g h t n e s s ,
depending u p o n t h e t y p e a n d t h e size o f t h e 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 sectional area A, i n c m , o f each securing

device 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
= 1,4a//
w h e r e a =spacing between securing devices shall not be taken less than 2 m ;
at t h a t / = (235);
tjy = specified m i n i m u m upper y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e steel
u s e d f o r ftbrication, 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 u l t i m a t e tensile strength;
e = 0,75 f o r o > > 2 3 5 ;
e = 1,0 f o r t j y ^ 2 3 5 ;
G - e = 0,75 f o r a > 2 3 5 ;
e = 1,0 f o r a < 2 3 5 .
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stopper w e l d s s h a l l n o t exceed t h e a l l o w a b l e v a l u e
of 0,8a
5.13.4 M a t e r i a l s a n d w e l d i n g .
5.13.4.1 W h e r e stoppers o r securing devices a r e
fitted t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s Chapter,
they shall be manufactured o f materials, including
w e l d i n g electrodes, m e e t i n g r e l e v a n t r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
Parts " M a t e r i a l s " a n d X T V " W e l d i n g " o f t h e R u l e s
for 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.
y
R o d s o r bolts ( n o t t a k i n g into account corrosion a n d

w e a r ) shall have a n e t diameter n o t less t h a n 19 m m f o r
hatchways exceeding 5 m i n area;
.3 b e t w e e n c o v e r a n d c o a m i n g s a n d a t cross-joints,
a packing line pressure sufficient t o obtain
w e a t h e r tightness s h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e d b y t h e securing
devices.
F o r p a c k i n g l i n e pressures e x c e e d i n g 5 N / m m , t h e
cross s e c t i o n area s h a l l b e increased i n direct p r o p o r t i o n .
T h e p a c k i n g l i n e pressure s h a l l b e specified;
.4 t h e c o v e r edge stiffness s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t t o
m a i n t a i n adequate sealing pressure b e t w e e n securing
devices. T h e m o m e n t o f i n e r t i a /, i n c m , o f edge
e l e m e n t s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
2
I=6pa
w h e r e p - p a c k i n g l i n e pressure, i n N / m m , m i n i m u m 5 N / m m ;
a = spacing, i n m , o f securing devices;
.5 securing devices 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
a n d securely attached t o t h e h a t c h w a y c o a m i n g s , decks
or covers. I n d i v i d u a l securing devices o n each c o v e r
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 same stiffness character
istics;
.6 w h e r e r o d cleats a r e fitted, r e s i l i e n t w a s h e r s o r
cushions s h a l l b e incorporated;
.7 w h e r e h y d r a u l i c cleating i s adopted, a p o s i t i v e
m e a n s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o ensure t h a t i t r e m a i n s
m e c h a n i c a l l y l o c k e d i n t h e closed p o s i t i o n i n t h e e v e n t
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
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 a r i s i n g from a pressure o f 175 k N / m .
5.13.3.2 N o . 2 h a t c h covers 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 a r i s i n g from a pressure
o f 175 k N / m .
o f 2 3 0 k N / m . T h i s pressure m a y b e reduced t o 175 k N / m
i f a forecastle is fitted.
5.13.3.4 T h e stresses i n stoppers 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 t h r o a t o f t h e
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6 SURVEYS OFDOUBLE SKIN BULK CARRIERS

6.1 G E N E R A L
6.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
6.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
T h e d e f i n i t i o n s related t o t h i s C h a p t e r a r e g i v e n
i n Chapter 1.1.
6.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o repairs o f h u l l structures
are g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 1.2.
a n n u a l o r o t h e r s u r v e y s , p r e c e d i n g t h e l i s t e d 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 s u r v e y s a r e r e q u i r e d s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h close-up s u r v e y s .
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 carried o u t a t f i v e
years i n t e r v a l s t o r e n e w t h e 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 .
62.12 T h e first special survey shall b e completed
w i t h i n 5 years from t h e date o f t h e initial classification
survey a n d thereafter w i t h i n 5 years from t h e credited date
o f the previous special survey. 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 year c a n b e
granted i n exceptional circumstances. I n this case, the n e x t
p e r i o d o f class shall start from the e x p i r y date o f the special
survey 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
b e f o r e 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 from t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e
special survey. F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n
3 m o n t h s b e f o r e 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.
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6.2.1.4 T h e special s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d at t h e
4 t h a n n u a l s u r v e y 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 a n n i v e r s a r y date. W h e n t h e special
s u r v e y i s c o m m e n c e d p r i o r t o t h e 4 t h a n n u a l survey, t h e
entire survey shall be completed w i t h i n 15 months i f
s u c h w o r k s h a l l b e credited t o t h e special survey.
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 special survey shall include, i n addition
t o the requirements o f the annual survey, e x a m i n a t i o n , tests
and 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
c o n d i t i o n a n d f i t f o r their intended purpose f o r t h e n e w
p e r i o d o f class o f 5 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.
6.2.2.1.2 A l l cargo h o l d s , ballast 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 a n d d o u b l e side t a n k s , p i p e t u n n e l s ,
cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo h o l d s , decks
and outer h u l l shall b e examined, a n d this examination
testing r e q u i r e d i n 6 . 2 . 4 a n d 6.2.5, t o ensure that t h e
structural i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n s effective. 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 substantial 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, damages o r o t h e r dete
r i o r a t i o n , that m a y b e present.
6.2.2.1.3 A l l p i p i n g systems w i t h i n the above spaces
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 u n d e r w o r k i n g
pressure t o attending s u r v e y o r ' 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 r e l a t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r ballast t a n k s .
6.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
cargo h o l d s a n d ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
s u r v e y s , 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
d o c k s u r v e y is specified i n C h a p t e r 2.5 o f P a r t " S u r v e y
6.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
e x a m i n e d . F o r ballast 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, where a hard protective coating is found i n a
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 a soft o r
s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied, o r 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 h a s n o t b e e n a p p l i e d from t h e t i m e o f
construction, the tanks i n question shall b e 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 s u r v e y o r .
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 is n o t
r e n e w e d , w h e r e a soft c o a t i n g i s applied, o r w h e r e a h a r d
or semi-hard protective coating has n o t been applied
from t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e tanks i n q u e s t i o n m a y
be examined at annual intervals. W h e n considered
necessary 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, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l 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
p r o v i d e d i n cargo h o l d s 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 e x t e n t o f close-up s u r v e y s a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e s p e c i a l l y considered.
T h e h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d as
follows:
.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 6.3.2.3
s h a l l b e carried o u t , i n a d d i t i o n t o a l l h a t c h covers a n d
coamings;
.2 checking o f the satisfactory operation o f a l l mecha
n i c a l l y operated hatch covers shall b e made, i n c l u d i n g :
.2.1 s t o w a g e a n d securing 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 sealing i n closed
condition;
.2.3 o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
c o m p o n e n t s , w i r e s , chains, a n d l i n k drives;
m e n t s o f a l l h a t c h covers b y h o s e testing o r e q u i v a l e n t ;
.4 thickness 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
g i v e n i n T a b l e 6.2.4.1.
s h a l l b e carried o u t a t each special survey. F u e l o i l t a n k s
i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n accordance
w i t h T a b l e 6.2.3.1.
T a b l e 6.2.3.1
O v e r a l l s u r v e y o f fuel oil t a n k s i n the cargo l e n g t h a r e a a t special s u r v e y s o f double s k i n b u l k carriers

age ^ 5
5 < age ^ 1 0
1 0 < age S 1 5
a n d subsequent
age > 1 5
None
One
Two
Half, m i n i m u m t w o
N o t e s : 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 t a n k s o f i n t e g r a l (structural) t y p e .
2 . I f a selection o f tanks i s accepted t o b e e x a m i n e d , t h e n different t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t each special survey, o n a r o t a t i o n a l basis.
3. P e a k t a n k s ( a l l uses) s h a l l b e subject t o i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n a t each special survey.
4 . A t special s u r v e y N o . 3 a n d subsequent s u r v e y s , o n e deep t a n k f o r f u e l o i l i n t h e cargo area s h a l l b e i n c l u d e d , i f fitted.
s u r v e y s at special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 6.2.3.2-1 f o r
d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers a n d i n T a b l e 6.2.3.2-2 f o r o r e
carriers, respectively.
survey, as 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 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 a c c o r d i n g t o
available information.
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 , the scope
o f close-up s u r v e y s a c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e 6.2.3.2 m a y b e
specially considered (refer also t o 6.2.2.3.2).
6 . 2 . 4 . 1 T h e m i n i m u m requirements f o r thickness
measurements at special surveys are g i v e n i n Table 6.2.4.1.
6.2.4.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r e x t e n d e d t h i c k n e s s 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 are g i v e n
O r d i n a r y transverse
A r e a for close-up
f r a m e in double
survey
215
skin
tank
F i g . 6.2.3.2-1 A r e a f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r s
Table
6.2.3.2-1
M i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r close-up s u r v e y a t special s u r v e y o f d o u b l e s k i n b u l k c a r r i e r s
Special survey No. 1
age ^ 5
(A) O n e t r a n s v e r s e 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
(this s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f o r e m o s t
topside a n d double side water
ballast t a n k s o n either side)

5 < a g e ^ 10
(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
plating a n d longitudinals i n each water
ballast tank
(A) F o r w a r d a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d s
including stiffening s y s t e m i n a transverse
section including topside, hopper side a n d
double side ballast tanks o n one side o f the
s h i p (i.e. p o r t o r s t a r b o a r d )
(B) 2 5 p e r c e n t o f o r d i n a r y t r a n s v e r s e
w e b frames i n t h e f o r e m o s t d o u b l e s i d e
ballast tanks
( Q T w o selected cargo hold ( Q O n etransverse bulkhead i n each
transverse bulkheads, including cargo hold, including internal structures
internal structures o f u p p e r a n d o f u p p e r 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 (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 (plating a n d c o a m i n g s (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
between all cargo hold hatches

10 < a g e ^ 15

and subsequent
a g e > 15
(A) 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 water 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 ,
including a stiffening s y s t e m i n
each water ballast tank
(A) A H 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 water 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 ,
including a stiffening system i n
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
t r a n s v e r s e 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 s i d e b a l l a s t
double side ballast tanks
tanks
( Q A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e ( Q , (D) a n d (E) A r e a s a s f o r
b u l k h e a d s , including internal special survey No. 3
structures o f upper a n d lower
stools, w h e r e fitted
(D) A H 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
d e c k structure inside a line o f
hatch openings between all cargo
hold hatches
N o t e s : I . (A) (E) a r e a r e a s t o b e s u b j e c t e d t o c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s :
(A) t r a n s v e r s e w e b frame o r 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 i n t o p s i d e , h o p p e r s i d e a n d d o u b l e s i d e b a l l a s t t a n k s . I n f o r e a n d a f t p e a k t a n k s ,
t r a n s v e r s e w e b frame m e a n s a c o m p l e t e t r a n s v e r s e w e b frame ring, i n c l u d i n g a d j a c e n t s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ;
(B) o r d i n a r y t r a n s v e r s e frame i n d o u b l e s i d e b a l l a s t t a n k s ;
( Q cargo h o l d transverse b u l k h e a d s plating, stiffeners a n d girders;
(D) 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 ;
(E) 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 o f h a t c h o p e n i n g s b e t w e e n c a r g o h o l d h a t c h e s .
2. A r e a s (A) (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f b u l k c a r r i e r s a n d c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s a r e s h o w n i n F i g s . 6.2.3.2-1 t o 6.2.3.2-3.
3. C r i t e r i a f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f 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 c o n d i t i o n (for s h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2004) a r e g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 5.2-1.
4. C l o s e - u p s u r v e y 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 c a r r i e d o u t a t f o u r l e v e l s s h o w n i n F i g s . 6.2.3.2-4 a n d 6.2.3.2-5:
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 l i n e o f g u s s e t s ( i f fitted) a n d s h e d d e r s f o r s h i p s w i t h o u t l o w e r s t o o l ;
l e v e l b i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e a n d b e l o w the l o w e r s t o o l s h e l f plate (for t h o s e s h i p s fitted w i t h l o w e r stools), a n d i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e the line
o f shedder plates;
level about mid-height o f the bulkhead;
level d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the u p p e r d e c k plating a n d i m m e d i a t e l y adjacent to the u p p e r w i n g tank, a n d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the u p p e r stool
s h e l f p l a t e (for t h o s e s h i p s fitted w i t h u p p e r stools), o r i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the t o p s i d e t a n k s .
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Table
6.2.3.2-2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t special hull survey o f ore carriers

age ^ 5
(A) O n e w e b f r a m e r i n g
c o m p l e t e , i n c l u d i n g adjacent
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n a ballast
w i n g tank
(A) O n e 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 i n a ballast t a n k
(C) T w o selected cargo h o l d

transverse 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 structure o f upper a n d
(D) A l l cargo h o l d h a t c h covers
and coamings (plating a n d
stiffeners)
5 < age ^ 1 0
10 < age S 1 5
(A) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s c o m p l e t e , (A) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s
i n c l u d i n g adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n c o m p l e t e , i n c l u d i n g a d j a c e n t
a ballast w i n g t a n k
structural members i n each
(A) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n c l u d i n g ballast t a n k
adjacent d e c k s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n (A) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s
each r e m a i n i n g ballast t a n k
complete, including girder
(A) F o r w a r d a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d s s y s t e m a n d adjacent s t r u c t u r a l
c o m p l e t e , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d m e m b e r s i n each b a l l a s t t a n k .
adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n a (A)
O n e w e b frame ring
ballast w i n g tank
complete, i n c l u d i n g adjacent
(A) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r part, structural m e m b e r s i n each w i n g
v o i d space
i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d adjacent
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s - i n each r e m a i n i n g (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
ballast tank
v o i d spaces as d e e m e d necessary
b y the surveyor
(C) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n each (C) A l l cargo h o l d transverse
cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g i n t e r n a l 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
structure o f upper a n d l o w e r
o f u p p e r a n d l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted
stools, w h e r e fitted
(D) A l l cargo h o l d h a t c h covers a n d (D) A l l cargo h o l d h a t c h covers
stiffeners)
(E) A l l deck p l a t i n g a n d
(E) A l l deck p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r
deck structure i n s i d e l i n e o f h a t c h
u n d e r deck structure
openings b e t w e e n a l l cargo h o l d
inside line o f hatch
hatches
openings between all
cargo h o l d hatches
a n d subsequent
age > 15
(A) areas as f o r special s u r v e y
No. 3
(C), (p) (E) areas as f o r special

survey N o . 3
N o t e s : 1 . (A), (C), (p) a n d (E) are areas t o b e subjected t o close-up s u r v e y s a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , i n c l u d i n g :

(A) transverse w e b f r a m e o r w a t e r t i g h t transverse b u l k h e a d i n b a l l a s t w i n g t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces. I n f o r e a n d aft p e a k t a n k s transverse w e b
f r a m e m e a n s a c o m p l e t e transverse w e b f r a m e r i n g i n c l u d i n g adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ;
(C) cargo h o l d transverse b u l k h e a d s p l a t i n g , stiffeners a n d girders;
(D) cargo h o l d h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s ;
(E) deck p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r deck structure i n s i d e l i n e 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.
2 . C l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f transverse b u l k h e a d s t o b e carried o u t a t f o u r l e v e l s (refer t o F i g s . 6.2.3.2-4 a n d 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 5 ) :
l e v e l a i m m e d i a t e l y above 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 above t h e l i n e o f gussets ( i f fitted) a n d shedders f o r ships w i t h o u t l o w e r s t o o l ;
l e v e l b i m m e d i a t e l y above a n d b e l o w the l o w e r s t o o l s h e l f plate ( f o r those ships fitted w i t h l o w e r stools), a n d i m m e d i a t e l y above the l i n e
o f the shedder plates;
l e v e l a b o u t m i d - h e i g h t o f the b u l k h e a d ;
l e v e l d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the upper deck p l a t i n g a n d i m m e d i a t e l y adjacent t o t h e upper w i n g t a n k , a n d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w t h e u p p e r s t o o l
s h e l f plate f o r those ships f i t t e d w i t h u p p e r stools, o r i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the topside tanks.
i n T a b l e 6.2.4.2, a n d m a y b e a d d i t i o n a l l y specified i n t h e
s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d . Suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d
t h e i d e n t i f i e d substantial c o r r o s i o n areas m a y b 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 is still i n
good condition; o r alternatively;
required t o be measured at annual intervals.
6.2.4.3 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
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s as d e e m e d necessary.
coating is found to be i n a G O O D condition, the extent o f
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s according t o T a b l e 6.2.4.1 m a y

be specially considered (refer also t o 6 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 2 ) .
r e v e a l e d from deck p l a t i n g m e a s u r e m e n t s , 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 thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t o
d e t e r m i n e b o t h general a n d l o c a l levels o f c o r r o s i o n i n
transverse w e b frames a n d t h e i r e n d c o n n e c t i o n s i n a l l
w a t e r ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e carried o u t . 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 also carried o u t t o d e t e r m i n e t h e
c o r r o s i o n 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
e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e specially
considered, p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r i s satisfied b y t h e
close-up survey, t h a t there i s n o s t r u c t u r a l d i m i n u t i o n ,
a n d t h e 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 r e m a i n s
efficient.
Typical transverse section of cargo hold

Areas (A) and (D) for close-up survey
217
Transverse bulkhead of cargo hold

Area (C) for close-up survey
>
Upper stool
Topside tank
Double side tank
Lower stool
Double bottom tank
Hopper side
tank
Typical areas of deck plating inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches
Area (E) for close-up survey
F i g . 6.2.3.2-2 A r e a s (A), ( Q , (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
Typical transverse section of cargo hold

Areas (A), (B) and (E) for close-up survey
i i i I i i i i I
Typical transverse bulkhead of cargo hold

Areas (C) and (D) for close-up survey
i i
Ll
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
V:T
T T T T T T T T T
T T T T TT
F i g . 6.2.3.2-3 A r e a s (A), ( Q , (D) a n d (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f o r e c a r r i e r s a n d c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s
218
F i g . 6.2.3.2-4 L e v e l s , 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 without upper a n d lower stools
in cargo holds o f b u l k carriers
F i g . 6.2.3.2-5 L e v e l s b, a n d d f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
o ftransverse bulkheads with upper a n d lower stools
i n cargo holds o fb u l k carriers
T a b l e 6.2.4.1
M i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r thickness measurements a t special surveys o f double s k i n b u l k carriers

age ^ 5
1. S u s p e c t areas

5 < a g e ^ 10

10 < a g e ^ 15

a n d s u b s e q u e n t a g e > 15
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 e a c h d e c k plate outside line 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 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 one i s i n the
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 the cargo length 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
strakes
and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f
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 p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e l e s 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
T a b l e s 6.2.3.2-1 a n d 6.2.3.2-2
.1 each d e c k plate outside a 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 o u t s i d e t h e l i n e
o f cargo hatch openings, o f which o n e i s
in the midship 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 , for general assessment 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 a c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e s 6.2.3.2-1 a n d
6.2.3.2-2
Table
6.2.4.2
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 a t those areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n w i t h i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area a t special surveys

of double skin b u l k carriers
1. B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d hopper
structure
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
tank, including aft b a y ;
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
structure longitudinals
where bottom plating measured
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
including the watertight ones
tanks
1.1 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m
structure plating
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n f o r e a c h
longitudinals a n d floors
panel
between
T h r e e measurements i nline across the flange a n d

three measurements o n the vertical w e b
Vertical line o f single measurements o n keel a n d
girder plating with o n emeasurement between
each p a n e l stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f three
measurements
5 point pattern over 2 m area
2
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
measured, with measurements atboth ends and
ones
middle
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 ring
Three floors i n b a y s where b o t t o m plating 5 point pattern over 1 m o f plating
Single measurements o n flange
measured
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 ;
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 ;
bulkhead and swash bulkhead
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 one at
centre o f span)
2
219
T a b l e 6.2.4.2
Structural member
E x t e n t o f measurements
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
a) Suspect cross deck strip p l a t i n g
2.1 Cross deck strip p l a t i n g
2.2 U n d e r d e c k stiffeners
2.3 H a t c h covers
2.4 H a t c h c o a m i n g s
2.5 T o p s i d e ballast t a n k s
continued
o r flange, single m e a s u r e m e n t s a t each e n d a n d
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 underdeck stiffeners
over 1 m length
a) T r a n s v e r s e m e m b e r s
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n a t each e n d a n d m i d span
b) l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s
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 flange
a) Side a n d e n d s k i r t s , each three l o c a t i o n s
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n a t each e n d a n d m i d span
b) three l o n g i t u d i n a l bands, t w o outboard strakes b) 5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t each b a n d
and one 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 5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t each b a n d , i.e. e n d o r side
coaming
1/3, o n e b a n d upper 2/3 o f c o a m i n g
a) W a t e r t i g h t transverse b u l k h e a d s :
upper 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d
stiffeners;
5 point pattern over 1 m length
b) t w o representative swash transverse bulkheads:
upper 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d
stiffeners;
5 point pattern over 1 m length
c) three representative b a y s o f slope 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 t a n k
d) l o n g i t u d i n a l s , suspect a n d adjacent
d) 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 flange o v e r
1 m length
Suspect plates a n d f o u r adjacent
5 point pattern o n both w e b and flange over 1 m length.
Suspect plates
Suspect plates
2
2.6 M a i n deck p l a t i n g
2.7 M a i n deck l o n g i t u d i n a l s
2.8 W e b
frames/transverses
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 Side 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 f
h o r i z o n t a l girders (side stringers, p l a t f o r m s ,
etc.)
.2 a l l other strakes
P l a t i n g b e t w e e n each p a i r o f transverse frames/ S i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s

l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a m i n i m u m o f three b a y s ( a l o n g
the t a n k )
Plating between every third pair o f longitudinals Single measurements
i n s a m e three b a y s
3.2 Side s h e l l a n d i n n e r side transverse

frames/longitudinals o n :
. 1 u p p e r strake
E a c h transverse frame/longitudinal i n same three
bays
.2 a l l other strakes
E v e r y t h i r d transverse f r a m e / l o n g i t u d i n a l i n
s a m e three b a y s
3.3 E n d brackets o f transverse
frames/ M i n i m u m o f three at t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f
longitudinals
t a n k i n s a m e three bays
3.4 V e r t i c a l w e b a n d transverse b u l k h e a d s :
. 1 strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l girders
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s a n d b o t h transverse
bulkheads
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s a n d b o t h transverse
bulkheads
4. T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n c a r g o h o l d s
4.1 L o w e r s t o o l , w h e r e fitted
4.2 T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s
T h r e e m e a s u r e m e n t s across w e b a n d o n e
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r area o f bracket
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r approx. 2 m area
T w o m e a s u r e m e n t s b e t w e e n each p a i r o f v e r t i c a l
stiffeners.
T w o measurements between each pair o f
P l a t i n g o n each g i r d e r i n a m i n i m u m o f three S i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s
bays
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r 1 m
length
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r 1 m
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 l e n g t h
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
connection to inner b o t t o m
b) transverse 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 o f p l a t i n g
c o n n e c t i o n 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 approx. m i d h e i g h t ;
b) transverse b a n d at p a r t o f b u l k h e a d adjacent t o
upper deck o r b e l o w upper s t o o l s h e l f plate ( f o r
those ships fitted w i t h upper stools)
2
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6.2.5.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f w a t e r ballast t a n k s , deep
t a n k s a n d cargo h o l d s 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 representative f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l
b e pressure tested.
6.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f cargo h o l d s used f o r w a t e r
ballast s h a l l b e tested w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d t o near t o t h e
t o p 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 tested
w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d t o t h e h i g h e s t p o i n t that 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 . T a n k testing o f f u e l o i l
t a n k s m a y b e specially considered based o n a satisfactory
testing h a s b e e n carried o u t according t o t h e r e q u i r e
m e n t s w i t h satisfactory results.
6.2.5.6 T h e testing o f double b o t t o m tanks a n d other
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
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 o u t
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 13.
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 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 detection systems a n d o f
their alarms.
S O L A S /13 f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f p u m p i n g s y s t e m ,
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
6.2.6.3 T h e t i m i n g f o r b u l k carriers c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
t h e S O L A S /12 a n d X I I / 1 3 r e q u i r e m e n t s are g i v e n i n
A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
6.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
3 m o n t h s b e f o r e o r after t h e a n n i v e r s a r y date from t h e
date o f t h e i n i t i a l classification s u r v e y o r o f t h e date
6.3.2 S c o p e .
6.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
h u l l , w e a t h e r decks, h a t c h covers, c o a m i n g s a n d p i p i n g
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, as f a r as c a n b e seen, s h a l l b e carried out.
6.3.2.2.2 S u r v e y o f w a t e r t i g h t penetrations, as f a r as
practicable, s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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 that 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 h a t c h covers,
h a t c h c o a m i n g s a n d t h e i r 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 cargo h a t c h covers
a n d c o a m i n g s 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 p o s i t i o n s a n d s h a l l i n c l u d e
verification o f proper opening and closing operation. A s
a result, 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 that a l l sets o n t h e ship are assessed at least once i n
e v e r y 5-year p e r i o d , s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d o p e n , closed a n d
i n o p e r a t i o n t o t h e f u l l e x t e n t o n each d i r e c t i o n a t each
annual survey, including:
.1 s t o w a g e a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
condition; and
T h e c l o s i n g o f t h e covers s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e fastening
o f a l l p e r i p h e r a l , a n d cross j o i n t cleats o r o t h e r securing
devices. 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 p a i d t o t h e c o n d i t i o n
o f t h e h a t c h 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 sea loads are n o r m a l l y greatest.
6.3.2.3.3 I f there 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 securing h a t c h covers, 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 tested 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 cargo h a t c h securing s y s t e m
does n o t f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l y , repairs s h a l l b e carried o u t
under the Register technical supervision.
6.3.2.3.5 F o r each cargo h a t c h c o v e r set, a t each
annual survey, t h e 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 t h a t 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 ( f o r c o r r o s i o n , cracks, d e f o r m a t i o n ) ;
.2 sealing arrangements o f perimeter a n d cross j o i n t s
(gaskets f o r c o n d i t i o n a n d permanent deformation, flexible
seals o n c o m b i n a t i o n carriers, gasket lips compression 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 devices, retaining bars, cleating ( f o r
wastage, adjustment, a n d c o n d i t i o n o f rubber components);
.4 closed c o v e r l o c a t i n g devices ( f o r d i s t o r t i o n a n d
attachment);
.6 guides;
.7 guide r a i l s a n d t r a c k w h e e l s ;
.8 stoppers;
.9 w i r e s , chains, tensioners a n d gypsies;
.10 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m , electrical safety devices a n d
interlocks; a n d
.11 end and interpanel hinges, pins and stools where fitted.
6.3.2.3.6 A t each h a t c h w a y , a t each a n n u a l survey,
t h e c o a m i n g s , w i t h p a n e l stiffeners a n d brackets s h a l l b e
checked f o r c o r r o s i o n , cracks a n d d e f o r m a t i o n , espe
c i a l l y 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.
6.3.2.3.7 W h e r e considered necessary, t h e effective
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 dimensional 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 .
w h e r e applicable, o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
sockets 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 securing devices;
.2 steel p o n t o o n s , i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f h a t c h
cover plating;
.6 l o a d i n g pads/bars a n d t h e side plate edge;
pipes.
6.3.2.3.9 S u r v e y o f f l a m e screens o n v e n t s t o a l l
b u n k e r t a n k s s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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, i n c l u d i n g v e n t i l a t o r s , s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , w h i c h cargo h o l d c o a m i n g s , h a t c h c o v e r
p l a t i n g 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 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 s h a l l b e carried o u t t o c o n f i r m a G O O D
condition o f t h e protective coating applied. W h e r e
a n n u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s instead o f c o a t i n g a r e
specified, these s h a l l b e m a d e b e f o r e s u r v e y is credited as
complete.
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 ;
w h e r e e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness 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 t h e results o f these thickness
measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is
b e f o r e 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 . Suspect
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 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 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 h a v e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n . F o r
ships b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k
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Carriers, t h e a n n u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
omitted w h e r e a protective coating has been applied i n
and is maintained i n good condition;
including overboard piping, shall b e 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:
b e f o r e 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 . Suspect
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 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 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 h a v e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n . F o r
ships b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k
Carriers, t h e a n n u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
omitted w h e r e a protective coating has been applied i n
and is maintained i n good condition;
.3 a l l p i p i n g a n d penetrations i n a l l cargo h o l d s ,
including overboard piping, shall b e examined.
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 h e n c o n
sidered necessary 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
indicate t h a t substantial 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 m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e increased i n accordance
w i t h T a b l e 6.2.4.2. T h e s e e x t e n d e d thickness m e a s u r e
m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t b e f o r e 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 . 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 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
m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n
S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k C a r r i e r s , t h e a n n u a l thickness
measurements m a y be omitted where a protective coating
has b e e n a p p l i e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e c o a t i n g
manufacturer's requirements and is maintained i n good
condition.
6 3 3 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
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 X I I / 1 2 a n d XII/13.
6.3.3.1 F o r ships m e e t i n g 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 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 r a n d o m , o f t h e w a t e r ingress
detection systems a n d o f t h e i r a l a r m s .
6.3.3.2 F o r ships m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S /13 f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f p u m p i n g s y s t e m ,
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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
6.3.3.3 T h e t i m i n g f o r b u l k carriers c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
S O L A S X I I / 1 2 a n d /13 r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e g i v e n i n
A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
6.3.4 V e r i f i c a t i o n o f f u l f i l m e n t o f a d d i t i o n a l
requirements o f the R S rules.
6.3.4.1 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 .
63.4.1.1 T h e presence o f t h e loading instrument o f
approved type onboard b u l k carriers o f 150 m a n d over i n
length shall b e checked. T h e loading instrument shall meet:
.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
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s f o r ships contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n
before 1 J u l y 1 9 9 8 ;
.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 " H u l l " o f t h e
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s f o r ships contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n
o n o r after 1 J u l y 1 9 9 8 .
6.3.4.1.2 T h e presence o f a n a p p r o v e d L o a d i n g
M a n u a l o n b o a r d b u l k carriers o f 1 5 0 m a n d o v e r i n
l e n g t h s h a l l b e checked.
6.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
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
s u r v e y e d a d d i t i o n a l l y t o t h e scope o f t h e a n n u a l survey,
m a y b e s u r v e y e d e i t h e r at o r b e t w e e n t h e second o r t h i r d
a n n u a l survey.
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 scope o f t h e a n n u a l
s u r v e y specified i n C h a p t e r 6 . 3 , t h e scope o f t h e
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y 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
T a b l e 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
10 years 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,
the f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
.1 f o r ballast 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 ballast, a n o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f representative t a n k s selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r
s h a l l b e carried out. T h e selection s h a l l i n c l u d e f o r e 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 t o t a l n u m b e r a n d t y p e 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,
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
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 r e m a i n s 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
o t h e r defects are f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast t a n k s , o r w h e r e a
h a r d o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied, o r a h a r d
p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g w a s n o t a p p l i e d from t h e t i m e o f
c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e extended t o o t h e r
ballast t a n k s o f t h e s a m e t y p e ;
.1.3 i n ballast tanks 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
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 , o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i
h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied, o r 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 w a s n o t a p p l i e d from t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n ,
t h e t a n k s i n q u e s t i o n s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d thickness
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 as c o n s i d e r e d
necessary a t 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 p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d i n 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 r e n e w e d , o r w h e r e t h e soft o r
s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied, o r 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 h a s n o t b e e n applied, t h e t a n k s i n
question m a y b e examined at annual intervals. W h e n
considered necessary 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
T a b l e 6.4.2.1.1
M i n i m u m requirements for overall a n d close-up surveys

and thickness measurements a tintermediate survey o fdouble skin bulk carriers
A g e o f ship at t i m e o f i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y d u e date
5 < age ^ 1 0
1 0 < age S 15
Age > 15
O v e r a l l s u r v e y o f representative ballast tanks selected b y t h e attending surveyor. T h e T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e

selection s h a l l i n c l u d e 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 p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y
p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y
a c c o u n t t h e t o t a l n u m b e r a n d t y p e o f ballast t a n k s
O v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y o f suspect 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
O v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l cargo h o l d s
Thickness measurements t o a n extent sufficient t o determine b o t h 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 close-up s u r v e y a t suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t
p r e v i o u s surveys

out;
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 be subjected t o
o v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y ;
.2 f o r cargo 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 cargo h o l d s s h a l l b e
carried o u t ;
.2.2 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 o v e r a l l survey, t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e extended
t o i n c l u d e a close-up s u r v e y o f those areas o f structure i n
t h e cargo h o l d s selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r ;
.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 carried o u t t o
a n e x t e n t s u f f i c i e n t t o d e t e r m i n e b o t h general a n d l o c a l
c o r r o s i o n levels a t areas subject t o a close-up survey,
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 thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
specially considered, p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r i s satisfied
b y t h e close-up s u r v e y t h a t t h e r e i s n o s t r u c t u r a l
d i m i n u t i o n a n d t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e coatings a r e f o u n d
to be i n a G O O D condition;
.3.3 w h e r e substantial c o r r o s i o n is f o u n d , t h e e x t e n t
o f thickness measurements shall b e increased i n
accordance w i t h T a b l e 6.2.4.2. T h e s e e x t e n d e d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t before t h e s u r v e y i s
c r e d i t e d as c o m p l e t e d . Suspect 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 e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f substantial
corrosion identified at previous surveys shall have
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t u n d e r
the C o m m o n Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers, t h e
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:
c o a t i n g manufacturer's r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d e x a m i n e d a t
annual intervals to c o n f i r m the coating i n w a y is still i n
good condition; or alternatively;
required to b e 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 cargo 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
s u r v e y s a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e specially
considered.
g i v e n t o t h e scope o f t h e close-up a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t
surveys. P r i o r t o t h e c o a t i n g o f cargo h o l d s o f e x i s t i n g ships,
scantlings s h a l l be ascertained i n t h e presence o f a surveyor.
6.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers 1 0
15 years o f age.
F o r d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers 10 15 years o f age,
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be 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 special s u r v e y as
r e q u i r e d i n 1.3.1 a n d C h a p t e r 6.2. 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 f u e l o i l t a n k s a n d pressure testing o f a l l
t a n k s are n o t r e q u i r e d unless d e e m e d necessary b y t h e
.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
.3 i n - w a t e r s u r v e y m a y b e considered i n l i e u o f t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t i n 6.2.2.2.
6.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f b u l k carriers o v e r 15 years o f age.
F o r d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers o v e r 15 years o f age,
be 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 special s u r v e y as
r e q u i r e d i n 1.3.1 a n d C h a p t e r 6.2. 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 f u e l o i l t a n k s a n d pressure testing o f a l l
t a n k s are n o t r e q u i r e d unless d e e m e d necessary b y t h e
.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
intermediate survey.
T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y s a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s , as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f
accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n t e r
m e d i a t e s u r v e y s , i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f
the dry dock survey is given i n Chapter 2.5, Part
6.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o preparations f o r

6.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
verification o f documentation o n board are given i n
C h a p t e r 1.4.
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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 procedures f o r
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures a r e g i v e n
OF SURVEY
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 .
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e ship collected d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
evaluated f o r acceptability a n d continued structural
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 are set f o r t h i n
A p p e n d i x 6 . 8 a n d t a k e n i n t o account i n t h e r e l e v a n t
forms o f the Register documents.
6.8.2.2 F o r b u l k carriers b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n
S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r B u l k C a r r i e r s , t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l
structural m e m b e r s m e a s u r e d o r r e n e w e d as appropriate,
d u r i n g t h e special s u r v e y s carried o u t after t h e ship
reached 1 5 years o f age ( o r d u r i n g t h e t h i r d special
survey, i f t h i s i s carried o u t before t h e ship reaches

15 y e a r s ) i n accordance 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 t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s
f o r B u l k Carriers.
6.8.2.3 T h e final result o f 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 r e q u i r e d i n 6.8.2.2, 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 r e s u l t o f
i n i t i a l e v a l u a t i o n , s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d as a part o f t h e
Executive H u l l Summary (Condition Evaluation Report)
( f o r m 6.3.41).
6.8.2.4 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 R S
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 each p o r t i o n o f
t h e s u r v e y . A l i s t o f i t e m s e x a m i n e d and/or tested
(pressure testing, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s , etc.) w i t h t h e
results o b t a i n e d s h a l l b e m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o t h e n e x t
attending s u r v e y o r i n a g o o d t i m e p r i o r t o c o n t i n u i n g o r
completing t h e survey.
6.8.2.5 T h e 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 issued
t o t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d placed o n b o a r d t h e ship f o r
reference a t f u t u r e 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 Branch Office w h i c h performed the survey o f the
ship and/or d r a w n u p t h i s S u m m a r y u p o n t h e r e v i e w o f
t h e s u r v e y reports.
Appendix 6.8
SURVEY REPORTING
PRINCIPLES
m a i n t e n a n c e o f c l a s s i f i c a t i o n rules a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s .
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 reports s h a l l b e generated 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 each p o r t i o n o f
in connection w i t h commencement, continuation available t o t h e next attending surveyor, prior t o
and/or c o m p l e t i o n o f p e r i o d i c a l ( a n n u a l , i n t e r m e d i a t e c o n t i n u i n g o r c o m p l e t i n g t h e survey.
w h e n structural damages/defects h a v e b e e n f o u n d ;
w h e n repairs, r e n e w a l s o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s h a v e b e e n s u r v e y o r .
carried o u t ;
2 SCOPE O F SURVEY
o u t 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
d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f s u r v e y s carried o u t w i t h f i n d i n g s , b e e n carried o u t s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
i n c l u d i n g h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s , w h e r e a close-up
s u r v e y records, w h i c h s h a l l f o r m a n a u d i t a b l e s u r v e y h a s b e e n carried out, 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 used s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
documentary trail;
1 GENERAL
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i n c l u d i n g h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s , w h e r e thickness
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 structures i n each

tank/space s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , i n c l u d i n g :
.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;
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , the identification o f locations o f close-up
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n ;
survey a n d thickness measurements shall include the description o f
cracks/fractures w i t h d e s c r i p t i o n o f l o c a t i o n a n d
structural m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s
extent;
depending 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.
b u c k l i n g w i t h d e s c r i p t i o n o f l o c a t i o n a n d extent;
indents w i t h d e s c r i p t i o n o f l o c a t i o n a n d extent;
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 deck transverse, t h e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l
.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
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 damages/defects are f o u n d .
numbers.
R e p o r t s m a y b e s u p p l e m e n t e d b y sketches, diagrams
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 n d p h o t o s .
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 specially b y t h e s u r v e y o r c o n t r o l l i n g t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s o n b o a r d .
2.6 P i p i n g o n deck 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 t a n k s , p i p e t u n n e l s 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 e x a m i n a t i o n o f p i p i n g
w i t h valves a n d fittings;
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 carried
out, t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l list i n t h e r e p o r t a l l t h e h u l l
a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g t o w o r k i n g pressure h a v e structures r e p a i r e d w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e i r n a m e s ,
l o c a t i o n , r e p a i r m e t h o d ( c o m p l e t e o r p a r t i a l 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 d i f f e r e n t from t h e a s - b u i l t ) , sketches/photos, as
appropriate r e p a i r extent, test p e r f o r m a n c e .
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 specific t i m e l i m i t f o r t h e repairs. I n t h i s case, c o n d i t i o n
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) s h a l l b e 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
identified.
.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

1 January 2004;
6.9.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
.2 f o r b u l k carriers 10 years o f age a n d m o r e , b u t less
6.9.1.1 These requirements apply f o r steel hatch cover 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
securing devices a n d stoppers f o r cargo h o l d hatchways after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 ;
N o . 1 and 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 , 2 5 Z
.3 f o r b u l k carriers less t h a n 1 0 years o f age,
o f the fore perpendicular i n a l l b u l k carriers h a v i n g a single b y t h e date, o n w h i c h t h e s h i p reaches 1 0 years
deck, topside a n d hopper tanks i n t h e cargo area (except o f age.
p o n t o o n type hatch covers) contracted f o r the construction
6.9.1.3 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
p r i o r t o 1 January 2 0 0 4 , a n d w h i c h w e r e n o t b u i l t i n i n t e r 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
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f P a r t " H u l l " o f the 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 cannot b e used t o p o s t p o n e c o m p l i a n c e .
R u l e s 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 H o w e v e r , 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
Ships effective after 1 January 2 0 0 4 .
i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, t h e w i n d o w f o r w h i c h straddles
1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , c a n b e accepted.
s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h these r e q u i r e m e n t s i n accordance w i t h
6.9.2 S e c u r i n g d e v i c e s .
t h e 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
6.9.2.1 T h e s t r e n g t h o f s e c u r i n g devices s h a l l
1 January 2004:
comply w i t h the following requirements:
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)
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.1 panel hatch covers shall b e secured a n d closed b y

appropriate devices (bolts, wedges o r similar) suitably spaced
alongside the coamings a n d between cover elements.
A r r a n g e m e n t a n d spacing s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d w i t h
due a t t e n t i o n 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 t h e 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 area A, i n c m , o f each securing
device 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
= 1,4a//
w h e r e a = spacing b e t w e e n securing devices, n o t t o b e t a k e n less
t h a n 2 m ; a t t h a t / = (235);
t j y = specified m i n i m u m upper y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e steel
u s e d f o r ftbrication, 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 u l t i m a t e tensile strength;
e = 0,75 f o r tjy > 2 3 5 ;
e = 1,0 f o r t j ^ 2 3 5 ;
= 0,75 f o r a > 2 3 5 ; e = 1,0 f o r a < 2 3 5 .
G -e
2
R o d s o r b o l t s ( n o t t a k i n g i n t o account c o r r o s i o n a n d
w e a r ) s h a l l h a v e a n e t d i a m e t e r n o t less t h a n 1 9 m m f o r
h a t c h w a y s exceeding 5 m i n area;
6.9.2.2 B e t w e e n c o v e r a n d c o a m i n g s a n d a t crossj o i n t s , a p a c k i n g l i n e pressure s u f f i c i e n t t o o b t a i n
w e a t h e r tightness s h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e d b y t h e securing
devices.
F o r p a c k i n g l i n e pressures e x c e e d i n g 5 N / m m , t h e
cross s e c t i o n area s h a l l b e increased i n direct p r o p o r t i o n .
T h e p a c k i n g l i n e pressure s h a l l b e specified.
6.9.2.3 T h e c o v e r edge stiffness s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t t o
m a i n t a i n adequate sealing pressure b e t w e e n securing
devices. T h e m o m e n t o f i n e r t i a 7, i n c m , o f edge
e l e m e n t s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
2
I=6pa*
w h e r e p - p a c k i n g l i n e pressure, i n N / m m , m i n i m u m 5 N / m m ;
a = spacing, i n m , o f securing devices.
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
c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d securely attached t o t h e h a t c h w a y
c o a m i n g s , decks o r covers. I n d i v i d u a l securing devices
o n each c o v e r 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
stiffness characteristics.
6.9.2.5 W h e r e r o d cleats are fitted, r e s i l i e n t w a s h e r s
o r cushions s h a l l 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 adopted, a
p o s i t i v e m e a n s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o ensure t h a t i t
r e m a i n s m e c h a n i c a l l y l o c k e d i n t h e closed p o s i t i o n i n
the event o f failure 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 covers 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 a r i s i n g f r o m a pressure o f 175 k N / m .
o f 175 k N / m .
2

o f 2 3 0 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.
6.9.3.4 T h e stresses i n stoppers a n d their supporting
structures, as w e l l as calculated i n t h e throat o f the stopper
w e l d s shall n o t exceed t h e a l l o w a b l e v a l u e o f 0 , 8 o
6.9.4 M a t e r i a l s a n d w e l d i n g .
6.9.4.1 W h e r e stoppers o r securing devices are f i t t e d
to c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s Chapter, t h e y
shall b e manufactured o f materials, including w e l d i n g
electrodes, m e e t i n g r e l e v a n t r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Parts 1
"Materials" a n d X I V "Welding" o f the Rules f o r the
2
7 HULL SURVEYS OF CERTAIN TYPES

OF G E N E R A L D R YCARGO SHIPS
7.1 G E N E R A L
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 s e l f p r o p e l l e d g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s , as d e f i n e d i n
C h a p t e r 1 . 1 , o f 5 0 0 gross t o n n a g e a n d a b o v e o t h e r t h a n :
.1 ships subject t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Sections 5
a n d 6 ( s i n g l e s k i n a n d d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers);
.2 c o n t a i n e r ships;
.3 r o - r o cargo ships;
.4 refrigerated cargo ships;
.5 w o o d c h i p carriers;
.6 c e m e n t carriers;
.7 cattle ships;
.8 decked cargo ships (cargo ships designed f o r
carriage o f upper deck cargoes a n d h a v i n g n o u n d e r d e c k
cargo spaces);
.9 general d r y cargo ships o f d o u b l e b o t t o m / d o u b l e
side ( d o u b l e s k i n ) c o n s t r u c t i o n , w i t h d o u b l e b o t t o m
e x t e n d i n g f o r t h e e n t i r e l e n g t h o f t h e ship's cargo area
a n d d o u b l e sides e x t e n d i n g f o r t h e e n t i r e 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 u p p e r deck, except ships o f r i v e r - s e a
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
t h e 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 e x c l u d e d s h i p types
i n d i c a t e d i n 7 . 1 . 1 . 1 , h a v e o n e cargo h o l d .
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 h o l d s ,
cofferdams, p i p e t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces a n d f u e l o i l t a n k s
w i t h i n t h e c a r g o area a n d a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s . T h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 P a r t " S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d Scope".
testing. T h e s u r v e y s h a l l 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 s h a l l

i n c l u d e a n a d d i t i o n a l close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
m i s s i n g i n t h i s S e c t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance
w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P a r t I I " S u r v e y
7.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
T h e definitions used i n this Section are given i n
C h a p t e r 1.1.
7.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o repairs o f h u l l structures
7.1.4. 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
surveys.
w h e r e close-up s u r v e y s are r e q u i r e d s h a l l b e carried o u t
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N o t e . T h e s u r v e y o f a u t o m a t i c a i r p i p e heads s h a l l b e carried
o u t i n accordance w i t h P a r t " 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 .
survey, 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
d o c k s u r v e y i s specified i n C h a p t e r 2.5, P a r t " S u r v e y
7.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
e x a m i n e d . F o r t a n k s u s e d 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 n a P O O R condition, and it is not renewed, where
a soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied, o r 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 h a s n o t b e e n applied from t h e
time o f construction, t h e tanks i n question shall be
examined at annual intervals. Thickness measurements
s h a l l b e carried o u t as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r .
7.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
W h e n such a b r e a k d o w n o f a h a r d protective coating is
d u r i n g special s u r v e y s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e applicable 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 is
r e q u i r e m e n t s l i s t e d i n C h a p t e r 2.4, P a r t " S u r v e y n o t renewed, w h e r e a 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 b e e n
applied from the t i m e o f construction, the tanks i n question
7.2.2 S c o p e .
m a y b e e x a m i n e d at annual intervals. W h e n considered
7.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
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 necessary b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive corrosion
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 , exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried out.
7.2.2.3.2 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 n spaces
ensure that 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 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 , the scope o f close-up
i n 7.2.2.1.3, 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 s u r v e y s a n d e x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
t h e i r 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 f i v e specially considered.
years t o b e 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 carried o u t a t
T h e h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d as
t h e d u e dates.
follows:
122.12 A l l cargo holds, ballast tanks, including double
.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 7.3.2.3
b o t t o m tanks, pipe tunnels, cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces s h a l l b e carried o u t ;
b o u n d i n g cargo holds, decks a n d outer h u l l shall b e
.2 c h e c k i n g o f t h e satisfactory o p e r a t i o n o f a l l
examined. T h i s examination shall b e supplemented b y m e c h a n i c a l l y - o p e r a t e d h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e m a d e ,
thickness measurements a n d testing required i n 7.2.4 a n d i n c l u d i n g :
7.2.5, t o ensure that the structural integrity remains effective.
s t o w a g e a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
proper f i t a n d efficiency o f sealing i n closed
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 discover substantial
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, damages o r c o n d i t i o n ;
o t h e r d e t e r i o r a t i o n , that m a y b e present.
o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r c o m p o
7.2.2.1.3 A l l p i p i n g systems w i t h i n t h e a b o v e spaces nents, w i r e s , chains a n d l i n k drives;
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 u n d e r
w o r k i n g pressure t o attending s u r v e y o r ' s satisfaction t o m e n t s o f a l l h a t c h covers b y h o s e testing o r e q u i v a l e n t
ensure that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
s h a l l b e carried o u t ;
7.2.2.1.4 T h e s u r v e y scope o f ballast t a n k s c o n v e r t e d
.4 thickness 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
t o 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 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
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r ballast tanks.
g i v e n i n T a b l e 7.2.4.1.
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7 . 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 spaces,
e x c l u d i n g f u e l o i l , l u b r i c a t i n g o i l a n d fresh w a t e r t a n k s ,
s h a l l b e carried o u t a t each special s u r v e y .
N o t e . T h e s u r v e y o f f u e l o i l , l u b r i c a t i n g o i l a n d fresh w a t e r
tanks s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h P a r t " S u r v e y S c h e d u l e
a n d Scope".
s u r v e y s a t special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 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 close-up s u r v e y
as d e e m e d necessary t a k i n g i n t o account 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 survey, 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
arrangements 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 a c c o r d i n g t o a v a i l a b l e
information.
coatings are f o u n d t o be i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope
o f close-up s u r v e y s a c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e 7.2.3.2 m a y b e
specially considered.
N o t e . T h e s u r v e y o f a u t o m a t i c a i r p i p e heads s h a l l b e carried
o u t i n accordance w i t h P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
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 thickness
measurements at special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n Table 7 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
7.2.4.2 R e p r e s e n t a t i v e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t o
d e t e r m i n e b o t h general a n d l o c a l levels o f c o r r o s i o n i n
s h e l l frames a n d t h e i r e n d attachments i n a l l cargo h o l d s
a n d w a t e r ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e carried o u t . 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 also carried o u t t o d e t e r m i n e t h e
c o r r o s i o n l e v e l s o n transverse b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g . T h e
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e o m i t t e d , p r o v i d e d t h e
s u r v e y o r is satisfied b y a close-up e x a m i n a t i o n , t h a t there
is n o s t r u c t u r a l 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 a p p l i e d r e m a i n s efficient.
m e a s u r e m e n t s as d e e m e d necessary. W h e n thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s indicate substantial c o r r o s i o n , t h e e x t e n t
o f thickness measurements shall b e increased t o
d e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t 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 g u i d a n c e f o r these
a d d i t i o n a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
7.2.4.4 F o r areas 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
T a b l e 7.2.3.2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey at special hull surveys o f general d r y cargo ships
age ^ 5
5 < age ^ 1 0
(A) Selected shell frames i n one

forward and one aft cargo h o l d
and associated 'tweendeck spaces
( B ) O n e selected cargo h o l d
transverse b u l k h e a d
(D) A l l cargo h o l d h a t c h covers
stiffeners)
(A) Selected s h e l l frames i n a l l cargo

h o l d s a n d ' t w e e n d e c k spaces
(B) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n each
cargo h o l d
( B ) F o r w a r d a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d s
i n o n e side ballast tank, i n c l u d i n g
stiffening s y s t e m
(C) O n e transverse w e b w i t h associated

p l a t i n g a n d f r a m i n g i n t w o representative
w a t e r ballast t a n k s o f each t y p e ( i . e .
topside, h o p p e r side, side t a n k o r d o u b l e
bottom tank)
(D) A l l cargo h o l d h a t c h covers a n d
(E) Selected areas o f a l l deck p l a t i n g a n d
u n d e r d e c k structure i n s i d e l i n e o f h a t c h
openings b e t w e e n cargo h o l d hatches
(F) Selected areas o f i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g
10 < age S 1 5
a n d subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l s h e l l frames i n t h e (A) A l l s h e l l frames i n a l l cargo

forward 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,
25 per cent o f frames i n each o f i n c l u d i n g upper a n d l o w e r e n d
the r e m a i n i n g cargo holds a n d attachments a n d adjacent s h e l l
' t w e e n d e c k spaces, i n c l u d i n g p l a t i n g
upper and l o w e r end attachments A r e a s ( B ) (F) as f o r special
and adjacent shell plating
survey N o . 3
( B ) A l l cargo h o l d transverse
bulkheads
(B) A l l transverse bulkheads i n
ballast tanks, including stiffening
system
(C) A l l transverse w e b s w i t h
associated p l a t i n g a n d f r a m i n g
i n each b a l l a s t t a n k
(p) A l l cargo h o l d h a t c h covers
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 i n s i d e l i n e
o f hatch openings between
cargo h o l d hatches
(F) A l l areas o f i n n e r b o t t o m
plating
N o t e s : 1. (A) (F) are areas o f close-up survey, w h i c h i n c l u d e :

(A) cargo h o l d transverse frames;
( B ) cargo h o l d transverse p l a t i n g , stiffeners a n d girders;
(C) transverse w e b frame o r w a t e r t i g h t transverse b u l k h e a d i n w a t e r ballast t a n k s ;
(p) cargo h o l d h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s ;
(E) deck p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k structure i n s i d e l i n e 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;
(F) i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g .
2 . A r e a s (A) (E) f o r close-up s u r v e y s o f g e n e r a l d r y cargo ships are s h o w n i n F i g s . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 a n d 7.2.3.2-2.
3. C l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f cargo h o l d transverse b u l k h e a d s s h a l l be carried o u t at the f o l l o w i n g l e v e l s s h o w n i n F i g s . 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 above the 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 above t h e 'tweendecks, as applicable.
l e v e l b m i d - h e i g h t o f the b u l k h e a d s f o r h o l d s w i t h o u t 'tweendecks.
l e v e l i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w t h e m a i n deck p l a t i n g a n d ' t w e e n d e c k p l a t i n g .
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
A.
Single deck ship
B.
Upper deck p l a t i n g
(Strength
deck p l a t i n g )
H a t c h cover
latch
coaming
side
(D)
Upper deck l o n g i t u d i n a l
(Strength
deck l o n g i t u d i n a l )
Side shell f r a m e /\
(Hold
frame)
{
Y*
-, Side
I n n e r bottom
'
beam)
Side shell frame (A)

('Tween
deck
frame)
(C)
Side
shell web frame

(Q
Side shell
plating
I n n e r bottom
plating
( T a n k top)
(F)
longitudinal
Bottom
longitudinal
i
dec\
7
Side shell
frame
( H o l d frame) (A)
center
(^4 1
/ H H
b o 0 0 0
0
, M , h h h,,,d b . , t i h i l l
Bracket
Keel
Bottom
girder
/girder
'Tween
(Second
Stiffener
Bottom side girder
'Tweendeck ship
girder
Web beam
(Cantilever
stringer
Double
bottom
C L tank
floor
plate
Bottom
B i l g e shell
shell
plating
plating
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
Level
Level a
Level
Level b
Level a
CL
CL
F i g . 7.2.3.2-3 L e v e l s a a n d f o r c l o s e - u p
survey
o f the transverse b u l k h e a d o fa cargo hold, having a 'tweendeck,

for g e n e r a l d r y cargo
ships
Level
i ,
Level a
ships
Bulwark
H a t c h side
(D)
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ships
F i g . 7.2.3.2-4 L e v e l s a, b a n d f o r c l o s e - u p
o f the transverse b u l k h e a d o f a 'tweendeck-free
for g e n e r a l d r y cargo
survey
cargo
hold
ships
o f thickness measurements according t o Table 7.2.4.1

m a y b e specially considered.
7 . 2 . 5 . 1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f ballast t a n k s a n d deep
7.2.4.5 T r a n s v e r s e sections s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e 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
the largest r e d u c t i o n s a r e suspected t o o c c u r o r a r e representative f u e l o i l t a n k s 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 as
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T a b l e 7.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements for thickness measurements a t special hull surveys o f general d r y cargo ships
a n d subsequent
age ^ 5
5 < age ^ 1 0
1 0 < age S 1 5
aae > 1 5
1. Suspect areas
1. Suspect areas
1. Suspect areas
1. Suspect areas
2. O n e transverse s e c t i o n o f deck p l a t i n g 2. T w o transverse sections w i t h i n 2. W i t h i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area:
i n w a y o f a cargo space w i t h i n t h e the a m i d s h i p s 0 , 5 i i n w a y o f t w o .1 a m i n i m u m o f three transverse
sections w i t h i n the amidships 0 , 5 i
a m i d s h i p s 0,5
different cargo spaces
.2 each deck plate outside l i n e o f
cargo h a t c h o p e n i n g s
.3 each b o t t o m plate, i n c l u d i n g
lower turn o f bilge
.4 duct 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. Measurement, f o r general assessment a n d 3. Measurement, f o r general 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 c o r r o s i o n pattern, o f those sment a n d recording o f c o r r o s i o n a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f
structural m e m b e r s subject t o close-up pattern, o f those structural members corrosion pattern, o f those strucsurvey according t o Table 7.2.3.2
subject to close-up survey according to tural members subject to close-up
Table 7.2.3.2
4. W i t h i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area, each 4. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes f u l l
deck plate outside l i n e o f cargo l e n g t h
hatch openings
5. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes w i t h i n
the cargo l e n g t h area
outside t h e cargo l e n g t h area
N o t e s : 1 . T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t l o c a t i o n s s h a l l b e selected t o p r o v i d e t h e best representative s a m p l i n g o f areas l i k e l y t o b e m o s t e x p o s e d
t o c o r r o s i o n , c o n s i d e r i n g cargo a n d b a l l a s t h i s t o r y , a n d a r r a n g e m 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 coatings.
2 . F o r ships less t h a n 1 0 0 m i n l e n g t h , t h e n u m b e r o f transverse sections r e q u i r e d a t special s u r v e y N o . 3 m a y b e reduced t o o n e , a n d t h e
n u m b e r o f transverse sections a t special s u r v e y N o . 4 a n d subsequent s u r v e y s m a y b e reduced t o t w o .
T a b l e 7.2.4.3
Guidance for additional thickness measurements i n w a y o fsubstantial corrosion
Structural member
Plating
Stiffeners
Suspect area a n d adjacent plates
Suspect area
7.2.5.3 F u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e tested w i t h a h e a d o f
l i q u i d 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 . T a n k testing o f f u e l o i l t a n k s m a y b e
specially considered based o n a satisfactory e x t e r n a l
examination o f the tank boundaries, a n d a confirmation
from t h e m a s t e r stating t h a t t h e pressure t e s t i n g has b e e n
carried 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 satisfact o r y 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 U a n c e w i t h S O L A S -2/23-3 a n d -2/25.
S O L A S II-2/23-3 a n d -2/25 f o r 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 w a t e r ingress detection systems a n d o f t h e i r alarms.
7.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
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
(i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y d a t e 3 m o n t h s ) f r o m t h e date o f t h e
2
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s each i n l i n e across w e b a n d flange
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 credited f o r t h e
last special s u r v e y .
7.3.2 S c o p e .
7.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f e n s u r i n g , as f a r as practicable, t h a t t h e
h u l l , h a t c h covers, c o a m i n g s 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 .
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 as f a r as
practicable.
coamings.
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 h a t c h
c o a m i n g s , h a t c h covers a n d t h e i r securing a n d s e a l i n g
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 operated steel covers
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 h a t c h covers, i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f h a t c h
cover plating;
.2 tightness devices o f l o n g i t u d i n a l , transverse a n d

i n t e r m e d i a t e cross j u n c t i o n s ( g a s k e t 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);
.3 c l a m p i n g devices, r e t a i n i n g bars, cleating;
.5 guides;
.7 stoppers, etc;
.8 w i r e s , chains, gypsies, t e n s i o n i n g devices;
.9 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m essential t o c l o s i n g a n d securing;
.10 safety l o c k s a n d r e t a i n i n g devices.
w h e r e applicable, o f :
.1 w o o d e n covers a n d p o r t a b l e b e a m s , carriers
o r sockets 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 securing
devices;
.2 steel p o n t o o n s ;
pipes.
7.3.2.3.4 C h e c k i n g t h e satisfactory 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 t h e i r stiffeners, i n c l u d i n g a
close-up s u r v e y .
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
o p e r a t i o n o f m e c h a n i c a l l y - o p e r a t e d h a t c h covers s h a l l
be made, including:
.1 s t o w a g e 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 sealing i n closed
position;
c o m p o n e n t s , w i r e s , chains a n d l i n k drives.
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found, then t h e extent o f thickness measurements shall
b e i n c r e a s e d t o d e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t 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
g u i d a n c e f o r these a d d i t i o n a l m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e
7.3.2.5.2 F o r ships o v e r 1 5 years o f a g e , t h e
.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 a n d ' t w e e n d e c k
spaces;
.2 close-up e x a m i n a t i o n o f s u f f i c i e n t 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 a
l o w e r r e g i o n o f s h e l l frames, i n c l u d i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y t h e
l o w e r o n e t h i r d l e n g t h o f side frames a t side s h e l l 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 o t h e r selected
l o w e r cargo h o l d . W h e r e t h i s l e v e l o f s u r v e y reveals a
n e e d f o r r e m e d i a l measures, t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e e x t e n d e d
t o i n c l u d e a close-up s u r v e y o f a l l s h e l l frames a n d
adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g o f those cargo h o l d s a n d associated
' t w e e n d e c k spaces (as applicable), as w e l l as a close-up
s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t o f a l l r e m a i n i n g cargo h o l d s
a n d t w e e n d e c k spaces (as applicable);
w h e r e e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t
s h a l l b e carried o u t . I f t h e results o f these thickness
found, then t h e extent o f thickness measurements shall
b e i n c r e a s e d t o d e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t 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
b e f o r e 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 d ;
.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 cargo h o l d s , as
N o t e . T h e s u r v e y o f a i r pipes, flame screens o n v e n t s a n d
v e n t i l a t o r s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h P a r t " S u r v e y
applicable, 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 , t h e
scope o f close-up s u r v e y m a y b e specially considered.
.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
7.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f suspect areas.
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 penetrations i n w a t e r t i g h t structures s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
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 e x t e n t o f thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e increased t o d e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t consequence o f t h e results o f a special s u r v e y a n d a n
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 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 h e n c o n
used as guidance f o r these a d d i t i o n a l thickness m e a s u r e sidered necessary 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
m e n t s . T h e s e e x t e n d e d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried
carried o u t b e f o r e t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as out. I f t h e results o f these thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
completed.
indicate t h a t substantial c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d , t h e n t h e
e
x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e increased t o
d
7.3.2.5.1 F o r ships 1 0 1 5 years o f age, t h e e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t o f areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n .
T a b l e 7 . 2 . 4 . 2 m a y b e u s e d as g u i d a n c e f o r these
.1 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 after cargo a d d i t i o n a l m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e e x t e n d e 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 b e f o r e t h e a n n u a l
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 considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d .
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733 A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s for single 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 11-2/23-3 a n d 11-2/25.
7 . 3 . 3 . 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 I I - 2 / 2 3 - 3 a n d -2/25 f o r 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, a t r a n d o m , o f t h e w a t e r ingress detection systems
and o f their alarms.
o r w h e r e the soft o r semi-hard coating has been applied, o r

w h e r e the hard protective coating has n o t b e e n applied from
the time o f construction, the tanks i n question m a y b e
e x a m i n e d a t annual intervals. W h e n considered necessary
b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive corrosion exists,
thickness measurements shall be carried out;
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 t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 7.3.2.4;
. 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 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 s h a l l
be carried o u t ;
7.4.1 Schedule.
7.4.1.1 T h e intermediate survey shall b e held at o r
.2.2 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
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.
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 ships 10 15 years o f age.
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 10 15 years o f age, 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 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 apply:
survey.
. 1 f o r ballast t a n k s :
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
. 1 . 1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e
prior t o the commencement o f the survey.
carried o u t . 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
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 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
s u r v e y a n d special s u r v e y f o r s u r v e y s a n d thickness 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 r e m a i n s
efficient;
.1.2 i n w a t e r ballast tanks o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m
7.4.2 S c o p e .
tanks, where a hard protective coating is found i n a
7.4.2.1 General.
7 . 4 . 2 . 1 . 1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e scope o f t h e a n n u a l P O O R c o n d i t i o n , a n d i t is n o t r e n e w e d , o r w h e r e a soft o r
s u r v e y specified i n C h a p t e r 7 . 3 , t h e scope o f t h e s e m i h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied, o r w h e r e a h a r d
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's a g e s h a l l p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g w a s n o t a p p l i e d from t h e t i m e o f
construction, the tanks i n question shall be examined and
i n c l u d e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s i n 7.4.2.2 t o 7.4.2.4.
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s c a r r i e d o u t as c o n s i d e r e d
7.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f ships 5 10 years o f age.
F o r ships 5 10 years o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l necessary a t a n n u a l 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 the hard protective coating
apply:
is f o u n d i n 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
. 1 f o r ballast 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 ballast, a n o v e r a l l r e n e w e d , o r w h e r e t h e soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g has b e e n
s u r v e y o f representative tanks selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r applied, o r 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 h a s n o t
s h a l l b e carried out. I f s u c h o v e r a l l s u r v e y reveals n o b e e n applied from t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e t a n k s i n
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 q u e s t i o n m a y b e e x a m i n e d a t a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . W h e n
t o 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 considered necessary 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
r e m a i n s 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 out;
o t h e r defects are f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast t a n k s o r w h e r e a
soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g has b e e n applied, o r a h a r d 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
p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g w a s n o t a p p l i e d f r o m t h e t i m e o f acordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 7.3.2.4;
c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e extended t o o t h e r
ballast t a n k s o f t h e s a m e t y p e ;
. 2 . 1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l cargo h o l d s a n d
.1.3 i n ballast 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 , ' t w e e n d e c k spaces s h a l l b e carried o u t ;
where a hard protective coating is found i n a P O O R
.2.2 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
c o n d i t i o n , a n d i t is n o t r e n e w e d , o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i 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;
h a r d c o a t i n g has b e e n applied, o r w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
.2.3 w h e n considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r
c o a t i n g w a s n o t a p p l i e d from t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , w h e r e e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness m e a s u r e
t h e t a n k s i n q u e s t i o n s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d thickness m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t . I f t h e results o f these thickness
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 as c o n s i d e r e d m e a s u r e m e n t s i n d i c a t e t h a t s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s
necessary a t a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s .
found, then the extent o f thickness measurements shall
b
e i n c r e a s e d t o d e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t o f areas o f
W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f h a r d protective coating i s
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
f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m tanks, and i t is n o t renewed,
b e f o r e t h e s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d .
7.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f ships o v e r 15 years o f age.
F o r ships o v e r 1 5 years o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l
apply:
.1 the requirements o f the intermediate survey shall b e
to the same extent as the p r e v i o u s special survey as required
i n Chapter 7.2, except f o r thickness measurements o f each
b o t t o m plate, i n c l u d i n g t h e l o w e r t u r n o f bilge as required
i n Chapter 2.3 o f Table 7 . 2 . 4 . 1 . H o w e v e r , t a n k testing
specified i n 7.2.5, t h e s u r v e y o f automatic air pipe heads
(refer t o N o t e s t o 7.2.2.1.4 a n d 7.2.3.4) a n d internal
e x a m i n a t i o n o f fuel o i l , lubricating o i l and fresh w a t e r tanks
(refer t o 7.2.3.1) are n o t required unless deemed necessary
b y t h e attending surveyor,
annual survey;
.3 i n l i e u o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s i n 7.2.2.2, i n - w a t e r
survey m a y be performed w i t h use o f the underwater T V .
S u c h s u r v e y 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 each p a r t i c u l a r case.
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a n d f u e l 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 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
t i o n requirements given i n Part " 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
c o r r o s i o n and/or s t r u c t u r a l defects are f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
a d d i t i o n a l 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
a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S h i p s C a r r y i n g L a q u e f i e d Gases i n
B u l k and Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
Ships C a r r y i n g 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 carried
o n gas carriers, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 4 o f t h i s P a r t
shall b e 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 C h a p t e r 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
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S h i p s C a r r y i n g L a q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k
and Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
Ships C a r r y i n g Compressed N a t u r a l Gas.
8.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e p r o v i s i o n s c o n c e r n i n g repairs o f h u l l structures
are set f o r t h i n C h a p t e r 1.2.
a n n u a l o r o t h e r s u r v e y s h a v i n g scope o f t h e f o r e g o i n g
7.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s related t o preparations f o r 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 s u r v e y s are r e q u i r e d , s h a l l b e carried o u t
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y 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 t e c h n i c a l a n d general s u p e r v i s i o n r e q u i r e
m e n t s c o n c e r n i n g gas carriers a r e r e g u l a t e d b y t h e
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 procedures f o r f o l l o w i n g i n t e r n a t i o n a l d o c u m e n t s :
Code f o r t h e Construction a n d E q u i p m e n t o f Ships
Chapter 1.5.
C a r r y i n g L i q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k , adopted b y I M O resolu
t i o n A . 3 2 8 ( L X ) o f 12 N o v e m b e r 1975, as amended;
Code f o r t h e E x i s t i n g Ships Carrying Liquefied
Gases i n B u l k o r I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o d e f o r t h e C o n s t r u c t i o n
8 SURVEYS OF GAS CARRIERS
and E q u i p m e n t o f Ships C a r r y i n g L i q u e f i e d 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
8.1 G E N E R A L
a m e n d e d , 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 L i f e at
8.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
Sea, 1 9 7 4 w i t h S O L A S P r o t o c o l t h e r e t o ( S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 )
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 gas carriers a n d 1 9 8 1 a n d 1983 A m e n d m e n t s thereto.
i n c l u d i n g ships o f gross t o n n a g e b e l o w 5 0 0 i n t e n d e d f o r
8.1.6 S c o p e o f s u r v e y s .
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
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 ,
c o m p l y 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 S e c t i o n , i n e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t related t o t h e carriage a n d c o n t r o l
a d d i t i o n t o t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Chapters 2 . 2 o f cargo h a n d l i n g operations w i t h l i q u e f i e d gases. T h e s e
t o 2 . 4 , 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 " a n d s u r v e y s also i n c l u d e s u r v e y s r e q u i r e d b y t h e I n t e r n a
Sections 2 a n d 4 o f t h e present P a r t o f t h e R u l e s .
tional Code for the Construction and E q u i p m e n t o f Ships
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 C a r r y i n g L i q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k ( I G C C o d e ) .
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 ,
T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r fire-fighting a n d safety e q u i p
c o m p r e s s o r r o o m s , cofferdams, p i p e t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces m e n t r e q u i r e d b y t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o d e f o r P r o t e c t i o n o f
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P e r s o n n e l , as w e l l as t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r o t h e r
equipment a n d outfit, w h i c h are n o t required 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 Ships
C a r r y i n g L a q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k a n d R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Ships Carrying
C o m p r e s s e d N a t u r a l G a s are n o t i n c l u d e d i n these R u l e s .
8.1.6.2 T h e scope o f s u r v e y s referred t o i n t h e
I G C C o d e a n d i n Chapters 8.2 t o 8.4 o f t h i s P a r t o f t h e
R u l e s i s t h e m i n i m u m m a n d a t o r y set o f r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
general 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 n d general scope
o f s u r v e y applicable t o p a r t i c u l a r ship a n d i t e m structure
based o n t h e results o f t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s a n d t h e
s u r v e y i n q u e s t i o n as also o n t h e r e v i e w o f t h e s u r v e y
r e p o r t 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 e x t e n t o f
e x a m i n a t i o n s , m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d testing o f t h e i t e m s a n d
applies, w h e r e necessary, m o d i f i e d o r a d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e
m e n t s p r o c e e d i n g from t h e f i n a l p u r p o s e o f t h e s u r v e y
v e r i f i c a t i o n that applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e ship,
items o f technical supervision a n d their proper technical
conditions have been complied w i t h .
F o r ships a n d i t e m s o f u n u s u a l d e s i g n t h e scope a n d
procedure o f s u r v e y s h a l l b e established b y t h e R e g i s t e r
i n each p a r t i c u l a r case.
8.1.6.3 W h e n gas carriers are s u r v e y e d , t h e b o w a n d
stern e m e r g e n c y t o w i n g arrangements s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d
( f o r ships w i t h d e a d w e i g h t exceeding 2 0 0 0 0 t ) .
8.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
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 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 credited
f o r 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 surveys required b y
Section 3 o f P a r t I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope",
components, equipment and outfit shall b e surveyed t o
ensure t h a t t h e y a r e m a i n t a i n e d i n t h e satisfactory
c o n d i t i o n p r o p e r f o r t h e i r f u t u r e 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)
s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d as b e i n g o n b o a r d , i n c l u d i n g :
approved i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e ship loading (proceeding
from s u r v i v a b i l i t y c o n d i t i o n s ) 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 carriage o f cargoes,
i n c l u d i n g cargo p l a n ;
a p p r o v e d date o n m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e f i l l i n g o f
tanks.
8.2.2.1.3 S h i p records a n d a c c o m p a n y i n g d o c u
m e n t s , i n c l u d i n g ship l o g b o o k s s h a l l b e checked w i t h
regard t o p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e cargo c o n t a i n m e n t ,
cargo h a n d l i n g systems a n d o t h e r e q u i p m e n t , t e c h n i c a l
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 that 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
h o u r s p e r d a y o f r e l i q u e f a c t i o n plans o r t h e b o i l - o f f rate
a n d t h e i n e r t gas c o n s u m p t i o n s h a l l b e considered d u r i n g
the survey. Availability o f a copy o f the I G C Code 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
s u r v e y e d b y t h e Register, 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 h i p s C a r r y i n g L a q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k
and Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
Ships C a r r y i n g C o m p r e s s e d N a t u r a l G a s ) o n b o a r d s h a l l
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
m a t e r i a l , s u c h as cargo plans, filling l i m i t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r
cargo t a n k s , c o o l i n g d o w n procedures, e t c . s h a l l b e
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 carried o u t
during a loading o r discharging operation.
Access t o cargo t a n k s o r i n e r t e d 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.
8.2.2.1.6 Spaces a n d zones used i n cargo 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 , a i r - l o c k s ) s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d w i t h respect t o
general c o n d i t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e .
8.2.2.2 E x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l .
h u l l 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 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 penetrations, as f a r as
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 decks:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e screens o n v e n t s t o a l l
h o p p e r 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 systems.
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l cargo p u m p room a n d compres
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 room a n d compressor room bulkheads;
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 s u r v e y o f a i r pipes, flame screens o n v e n t s a n d
v e n t i l a t o r s refer t o 2 . 2 . 3 . 8 . 6 t o 2 . 2 . 3 . 8 . 8 , P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope".
8.2.2.2.4 S u r v e y o f suspect areas.

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 Scope o f s u r v e y o f ballast t a n k s .
Scope o f s u r v e y o f ballast t a n k s i s 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 systems.
8.2.2.3.1 T h e cargo pipes a n d m a c h i n e r y i n v o l v e d
i n cargo h a n d l i n g , i n c l u d i n g cargo a n d process p i p i n g
systems, compensators, cargo heat exchangers, v a p o u r izers, p u m p s a n d cargo hoses, i n general, s h a l l b e
v i s u a l l y e x a m i n e d and, as f a r as possible, i n o p e r a t i o n .
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 that
e m e r g e n c y s h u t - d o w n v a l v e s a t shore c o n n e c t i o n s a n d
cargo t a n k s , a n d o p e r a t i o n o f these v a l v e s w i t h a u t o m a t i c
s t o p p i n g o f cargo p u m p s a n d compressors 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 p i p e l i n e s .
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 that
s p o o l pieces o r o t h e r a p p r o v e d e q u i p m e n t used f o r
segregation o f cargo are a v a i l a b l e a n d m a i n t a i n e d i n a
satisfactory c o n d i t i o n .
8.2.2.3.4 T h e r e q u i r e d distance pieces f o r p i p i n g
separation s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d as b e i n g o n b o a r d .
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 systems f o r cargo 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 s h a l l 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 a r e sealed a n d t h e R e g i s t e r certificates f o r t h e m
are o n b o a r d . A d d i t i o n a l v a l v e s w i t h i n t e r l o c k i n g a n d
actuating devices, i f a n y , v a c u u m safety v a l v e s o r
pressure r e l a y s w i t h a n a l a r m t o stop p u m p i n g from t h e
t a n k s o r r e f r i g e r a t i o n s y s t e m , as w e l l as r e l i e f v a l v e s f o r
r e l i e v i n g t h e i n t e r b a r r i e r spaces a n d cargo t a n k s , s h a l l b e
checked.
8.2.2.4.2 P r o t e c t i o n a n d f r a m e screens s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d t o ensure that t h e y a r e clean.
8.2.2.5 S u r v e y o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n a n d safety systems.
8.2.2.5.1 M e a s u r i n g a n d c o n t r o l i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n
w i t h regard t o pressure, t e m p e r a t u r e a n d l i q u i d l e v e l
s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d t o ensure that t h e i n s t r u m e n t s are i n
g o o d w o r k i n g order b y o n e o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
methods:
external examination;
c o m p a r i n g o f readings f r o m different indicators;
c o n s i d e r a t i o n o f readings w i t h regard t o t h e actual
cargo loaded;
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f m a i n t e n a n c e records and/or brands t o
c o n f i r m m a n d a t o r y testing;
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f m a i n t e n a n c e records i n accordance
w i t h guidelines f o r m a i n t e n a n c e o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n a n d
safety systems.
8.2.2.5.2 E m e r g e n c y s h u t - d o w n v a l v e s a t shore
connections a n d cargo t a n k s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d w i t h o u t
cargo f l o w i n t h e p i p e lines. I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d that
o p e r a t i o n o f 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 w i l l cause
t h e cargo p u m p s a n d compressors t o stop.
8.2.2.5.3 T h e f i x e d a n d p o r t a b l e gas 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 indicators a n d a l a r m s s h a l l b e
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8.2.2.6 S u r v e y o f electrical i n s t a l l a t i o n s .
E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d cables together w i t h t h e i r
supports i n gas-dangerous spaces a n d zones s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d t o check f o r defective e q u i p m e n t o f a c e r t i f i e d
safe t y p e .
8.2.2.7 S u r v e y o f v e n t i l a t i o n systems.
V e n t i l a t i o n systems f o r a l l spaces i n t h e cargo area,
i n c l u d i n g p u m p r o o m s , cargo compressor r o o m s ,
electrical m o t o r r o o m s , cargo o p e r a t i o n c o n t r o l r o o m s ,
a n d o t h e r spaces u s e d i n cargo h a n d l i n g s h a l l b e
s u r v e y e d t o v e r i f y t h e i r satisfactory w o r k i n g c o n d i t i o n .
8.2.2.8 S u r v e y o f i n e r t gas/dry a i r systems.
I n e r t gas/dry a i r s y s t e m s i n c l u d i n g m e a n s f o r
p r e v e n t i o n o f b a c k - f l o w o f cargo v a p o u r t o gas-free
spaces s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d as b e i n g i n a satisfactory
operating condition.
F o r m e m b r a n e c o n t a i n m e n t systems n o r m a l f u n c tioning o f nitrogen control system f o r insulation a n d
interbarrrier spaces s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d t o t h e s u r v e y o r b y
t h e m a s t e r o f t h e ship.
8.2.2.9 S u r v e y o f fire p r o t e c t i o n .
Fire-fighting systems a n d equipment shall b e
s u r v e y e d t o e n s u r e t h a t a l l fire-fighting s y s t e m s ,
i n c l u d i n g t h e d r e n c h i n g a n d d r y p o w d e r systems a r e
m a i n t a i n e d i n a satisfactory o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n .
8.2.2.10 M i s c e l l a n e o u s .
T h e following items shall be surveyed t o verify their
c o n d i t i o n a n d correct f u n c t i o n i n g :
t h e m e a n s f o r e n s u r i n g 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
b u l k h e a d s o f t h e superstructure a n d d e c k h o u s e f a c i n g 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
c l o s i n g devices o f a l l a i r intakes a n d openings i n t o
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;
a l l side scuttles o f f i x e d t y p e i n w a y o f cargo area
a n d stern l o a d i n g / u n l o a d i n g arrangements s h a l l b e tested
f o r gas tightness;
t h e sealing arrangements f o r t a n k s o r t a n k d o m e s
p e n e t r a t i n g t h e decks o r t a n k o v e r s ;
d r i p t r a y s o r i n s u l a t i o n f o r deck p r o t e c t i o n against
cargo leakage;
t h e arrangements f o r h e a t i n g h u l l structural elements,
i f provided;
electrical b o n d i n g o f cargo p i p i n g systems;
arrangements f o r b u r n i n g gas b o i l - o f f , i n c l u d i n g
a l a r m s a n d safety systems.
8.2.2.11 U p o n satisfactory results 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 C h a p t e r 2.2 o f
P a r t I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope" a n d b y 8.2.2.1
t o 8.2.2.10 o f t h i s Part, v a l i d i t y o f a l l ship d o c u m e n t s
and t h e International Certificate o f Fitness 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 B u l k i s endorsed.
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8.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
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 s u r v e y e d e i t h e r a t o r 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 survey.
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 C h a p t e r 8.2, t h e i t e m s specified i n 8.3.2.3 t o 8.3.2.7
s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d a t t h e second o r t h i r d a n n u a l survey,
irrespective o f t h e ship age, unless expressly p r o v i d e d
otherwise.
I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y supplements t h e p r e v i o u s a n n u a l s u r v e y b y o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f t h e cargo h a n d l i n g
c o n t r o l s , a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l devices, a l a r m s a n d safety
systems t o v e r i f y t h e i r correct f u n c t i o n i n g .
8.3.2.1.2 S u r v e y s a n d tests 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 , sea chests w i t h
gratings, rudders a n d propellers i n d r y d o c k is a n i n t e g r a l
part o f i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y .
8.3.2.2 H u l l survey.
8.3.2.2.1 T h e scope o f t h e second o r t h i r d a n n u a l
s u r v e y s h a l l b e extended t o i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g :
ballast tanks:
.1 f o r ships b e t w e e n 5 a n d 10 years o f age, a n o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f representative ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e carried o u t .
I f there i s n o h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g , soft o r s e m i - h a r d
coating o r P O O R coating condition, t h e examination
s h a l l b e extended t o o t h e r ballast t a n k s o f t h e s a m e t y p e ;
.2 f o r ships o v e r 10 years o f age, a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f
a l l ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e carried out;
.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 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 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 r e m a i n s efficient;
.4 f o r ballast 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 h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g , soft o r s e m i - h a r d
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 b e internally
examined at annual intervals;
.5 d o u b l e b o t t o m ballast t a n k s w h e r e there i s n o h a r d
p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g , soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g , o r P O O R
coating condition a n d i t is n o t renewed, t h e tanks i n
q u e s t i o n m a y b e i n t e r n a l l y e x a m i n e d at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s .
83.2.2.2 T h e m i n i m u m requirements f o r close-up
surveys at intermediate survey are g i v e n i n Table 8.3.2.2.2.
T a b l e 8.3.2.2.2
Table o f the 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
1 0 < age =g!5
S u r v e y o f ships
Age > 15
Close-up survey of:

a l l w e b frames a n d b o t h transverse b u l k h e a d s i n a represent a t i v e ballast t a n k
the upper p a r t o f o n e w e b f r a m e
i n a n o t h e r representative ballast
tank
one transverse bulkhead i n
another representative ballast
tank
Close-up survey of:

a l l w e b frames a n d b o t h transverse
b u l k h e a d s i n t w o representative
ballast t a n k s '
1 , 2
C o m p l e t e transverse w e b frame, i n c l u d i n g adjacent s t r u c t u r a l

members.
Transverse bulkhead complete, including girder system a n d
adjacent m e m b e r s , a n d adjacent l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d structure.
N o t e s : 1 . B a l l a s t t a n k s i n c l u d e topside, d o u b l e h u l l side,
d o u b l e b o t t o m , h o p p e r side, o r a n y c o m b i n e d arrangement o f t h e
a f o r e m e n t i o n e d , a n d p e a k t a n k s w h e r e fitted.
2. F o r areas i n t a n k 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
G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f close-up s u r v e y m a y b e specially
considered b y t h e Register.
3. F o r ships h a v i n g independent t a n k s o f t y p e C , w i t h a m i d s h i p
section s i m i l a r t o t h a t o f a general cargo ship, t h e scope o f close-up
s u r v e y s m a y b e specially considered b y t h e Register.
T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f l i q u e f i e d gas carriers a r e s h o w n i n
F i g . 8.4.2.5.2.
4. T h e scope o f close-up s u r v e y s m a y b e e x t e n d e d b y t h e
s u r v e y o r as d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g i n t o account t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f
the t a n k s u n d e r survey, 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 also i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
i n particular, i n t a n k s 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 a v a i l a b l e i n f o r m a t i o n ;
i n t a n k s h a v i n g structures a p p r o v e d w i t h reduced scantlings.
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8.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f cargo h a n d l i n g systems 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 , used i n cargo
h a n d l i n g , i n c l u d i n g cargo a n d process p i p i n g systems,
compensators, cargo heat exchangers, p u m p s a n d
compressors s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y e x a m i n e d .
8.3.2.3.2 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d that ship cargo hoses
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 s h a l l b e pressure tested a n d
tested f o r electric c o n d u c t i v i t y a t 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 deck used i n
o p e r a t i o n o f t h e ship ( f o r cargo, o i l f u e l a n d w a t e r ballast
transfer) s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d t o ensure that i t i s m a i n t a i n e d
i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n .
8.3.2.3.4 F o r gas carriers o v e r 10 years o f age, w h i c h
carry cargoes different f r o m those i n d i c a t e d i n 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 , t w o cargo t a n k 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 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 t a n k s , w h i c h f o r m part o f t h e ship structure, as
w e l l as d o u b l e b o t t o m a n d ballast t a n k s , i f a n y , as
8.3.2.3.5 T h e p i p i n g i n t h e cargo t a n k s s h a l l b e
s u r v e y e d t o v e r i f y i t s satisfactory c o n d i t i o n .
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 cargo t a n k s a r e equipped w i t h r e l i e f
valves w i t h non-metallic membranes i n the m a i n or pilot
v a l v e s , s u c h n o n - m e t a l l i c m e m b r a n e s s h a l l b e replaced
w i t h n e w o n e s a n d t h e v a l v e s s h a l l b e adjusted,
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested a n d sealed. T h i s i t e m n e e d n o t t o
b e carried o u t s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s ,
provided t h e non-metallic membranes are renewed at
i n t e r v a l s n o t exceeding 3 years.
8.3.2.4.2 M e a n s f o r drainage o f t h e v e n t i n g p i p i n g ,
where provided, shall b e surveyed t o verify that
p r o t e c t i o n screens a n d f l a m e screens are i n a satisfactory
condition.
83.2.5 S u r v e y o f instrumentation and safety systems.
8.3.2.5.1 T h e safety, c o n t r o l a n d a l a r m systems o f
t h e cargo i n s t a l l a t i o n s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y e x a m i n e d a n d
tested w i t h a c h a n g i n g pressure; t e m p e r a t u r e a n d l e v e l
sensors s h a l l b e checked b y c o m p a r i n g t h e i r i n d i c a t i o n s
w i t h those o f test i n s t r u m e n t s . S i m u l a t e d tests m a y b e
accepted f o r sensors, w h i c h a r e n o t accessible, o r f o r
sensors located w i t h i n cargo t a n k s o r i n e r t e d cargo h o l d
spaces. T h e s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e testing o f a l a r m a n d
safety f u n c t i o n s .
8.3.2.5.2 T h e p i p i n g o f t h e gas detection s y s t e m
s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y inspected f o r c o r r o s i o n a n d d a m a g e as
far as practicable. T h e i n t e g r i t y o f t h e s u c t i o n pipes
between suction points a n d analyzing units shall be
v e r i f i e d as far as possible.
8.3.2.5.3 Gas detection 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 a l a r m s , s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d f o r correct f u n c t i o n i n g .
Gas detectors s h a l l b e calibrated o r v e r i f i e d w i t h s a m p l e
gases. T h e p i p i n g o f t h e gas detection s y s t e m s h a l l b e
v i s u a l l y inspected f o r corrosion a n d damage. T h e
i n t e g r i t y o f t h e s u c t i o n pipes b e t w e e n s u c t i o n p o i n t s
a n d a n a l y z i n g u n i t s s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d as f a r as possible.
8.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f electrical 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 e q u i p m e n t a n d cables i n
gas-dangerous spaces a n d zones, s u c h as cargo p u m p
r o o m s a n d zones adjacent t o cargo t a n k s , s h a l l b e carried
out t o detect defective electrical e q u i p m e n t o f a c e r t i f i e d
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
l i g h t i n g a n d f i x t u r e s , a n d dead-end w i r i n g ; i n s u l a t i o n
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 o u t ) ;
i n t e g r i t y o f safety enclosures;
d a m a g e o f o u t e r sheath o f cables;
f u n c t i o n a l testing o f pressurized e q u i p m e n t a n d o f
associated a l a r m s ;
testing o f systems f o r de-energizing n o n - c e r t i f i e d
safe electrical e q u i p m e n t located i n spaces protected b y
a i r - l o c k s , s u c h 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.;
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f i n s u l a t i o n resistance. S u c h m e a
surements s h a l l b e m a d e o n l y w h e n t h e ship i s i n t h e gas-
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free 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 b e
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 ship is i n a gas-free condition, i t shall b e
verified that cargo tanks are electrically bonded w i t h the h u l l .
N o t e . R e f e r also t o 2 . 2 . 7 . 9 , 2 . 3 . 4 a n d 2 . 4 . 7 . 1 0 , P a r t " S u r v e y
8.3.2.7 S u r v e y o f i n e r t gas s y s t e m .
T h e i n e r t gas s y s t e m s h a l l b e tested i n c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h t h e procedure a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register.
8.3.2.8 C o m p l e t i o n o f survey.
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 i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y 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 a n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l C e r t i f i c a t e 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 .
I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n a n d safety systems f o r 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 according t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 8.3.2.5.1.
8.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
r e q u i r e m e n t s l i s t e d i n C h a p t e r 2.4, P a r t " S u r v e y
8.4.1.2 T h e first special 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 from 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 a n d thereafter w i t h i n 5 years from t h e credited
date o f t h e 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 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 can b e granted i n e x c e p t i o n a l circumstances. 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 from 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 e x t e n s i o n
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
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 w i l l start from t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e
special survey. F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n
3 m o n t h s b e f o r e 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 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 special s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d at t h e
f o u r t h a n n u a l s u r v e y a n d b e progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
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c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e f i f t h a n n i v e r s a r y date. W h e n t h e
special s u r v e y i s c o m m e n c e d p r i o r t o t h e f o u r t h a n n u a l
survey, t h e e n t i r e 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 s u c h w o r k i s t o b e credited t o t h e special
survey.
8.4.2 S c o p e .
8.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
I n addition t o surveys made i n compliance w i t h the
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f C h a p t e r 2 . 4 , P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule
a n d Scope" a n d C h a p t e r 8.3 o f t h i s Part, t h e s u r v e y s
specified i n 8.4.2.2 t o 8.4.2.15 s h a l l b e carried o u t .
8.4.2.2 H u l l survey.
addition t o t h e requirements o f the annual surveys,
ensure that 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, are 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
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 5 years t o
b e 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 carried 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
t a n k s , p u m p r o o m s , compressor r o o m s , p i p e t u n n e l s ,
cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo t a n k s , decks
and outer h u l l shall b e examined, a n d this examination
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
t h e structural i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n s effective.
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 discover substantial
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, damages o r
o t h e r structural d e t e r i o r a t i o n , that m a y b e present.
8.4.2.2.3 A l l p i p i n g systems w i t h i n t h e a b o v e spaces
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 t o w o r k i n g
pressure t o attending s u r v e y o r ' 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 scope o f ballast 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 r e l a t i o n t o
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r ballast tanks.
N o t e . S u r v e y o f a u t o m a t i c a i r p i p e heads s h a l l b e carried o u t
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 P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope".
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
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m o f ballast t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . F o r
t a n k s u s e d f o r w a t e r ballast, e x c l u d i n g d o u b l e 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 s e m i - h a r d
c o a t i n g h a s b e e n applied, o r 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 w a s n o t a p p l i e d from t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e
tanks i n question shall b e examined at annual intervals.
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 as d e e m e d
W h e n such breakdown o f 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
r e n e w e d , w h e r e a soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n
applied, o r 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 w a s n o t
applied from t h e t i m e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e t a n k s i n
question m a y b e examined at annual intervals. W h e n
considered necessary 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
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 ballast
t a n k s 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 , t h e scope o f
close-up 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 m a y b e
8.4.2.5 Scope o f o v e r a l l a n d close-up 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 spaces,
e x c l u d i n g f u e l o i l , l u b e o i l a n d fresh w a t e r t a n k s , s h a l l b e
carried o u t a t each special survey.
N o t e . A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f f u e l o i l , l u b e o i l a n d fresh w a t e r
t a n k s , s h a l l b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 2 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 3 , P a r t
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 close-up
s u r v e y s a t special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 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 close-up
s u r v e y as d e e m e d necessary t a k i n g i n t o account t h e
m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e t a n k s u n d e r survey, t h e c o n d i t i o n o f
the corrosion prevention system a n d where tanks have
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 spaces o r o n s i m i l a r ships according t o
available information.
8.4.2.5.4 F o r areas 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
o f close-up s u r v e y s according t o T a b l e 8.4.2.5.2 m a y b e
N o t e . E x a m i n a t i o n o f a u t o m a t i c air p i p e heads s h a l l b e carried
8.4.2.3 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f T a b l e 2 . 4 . 2 . 7 . 1 , P a r t
8.4.2.3.1 A survey i n d r y dock shall b e a part o f the " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
special survey. 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
8.4.2.6 E x t e n t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
o f the ballast tanks shall b e carried out i n accordance w i t h the
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 thickness
applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t already m e a s u r e m e n t s a t s p e c i a l s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n T a
performed. T h e scope o f surveys i n d r y dock is described b l e 8 . 4 . 2 . 6 . 1 .
i n Chapter 2.5, Part " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
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 thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s as d e e m e d necessary. W h e n thickness
N o t e . L o w e r p o r t i o n s o f the ballast t a n k s are considered t o b e
m e a s u r e m e n t s indicate substantial c o r r o s i o n , t h e e x t e n t
the parts b e l o w l i g h t ballast w a t e r l i n e .
239
T a b l e 8.4.2.5.2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t hull special surveys o f liquefied g a s carriers
Special survey N o . l
(age s S 5 )
One w e b frame i n a
representative ballast tank o f
t h e t o p s i d e , 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 b u l k h e a d i n a
ballast t a n k
1
(5 < age ^ 1 0 )
(age > 1 0 )
1
A l l w e b frames i n a ballast t a n k , w h i c h s h a l l b e a d o u b l e h u l l A l l w e b frames i n a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s

side t a n k o r a topside t a n k . I f s u c h tanks are n o t fitted, a n o t h e r A l l transverse b u l k h e a d s i n a l l ballast t a n k s
ballast t a n k s h a l l b e selected
O n e w e b f r a m e i n each r e m a i n i n g ballast t a n k
O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n each ballast t a n k
C o m p l e t e transverse w e b f r a m e , i n c l u d i n g adjacent s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s .
T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d c o m p l e t e , i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d adjacent m e m b e r s , a n d adjacent l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d structure.
T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d l o w e r part, i n c l u d i n g g i r d e r s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s .
N o t e s : 1 . B a l l a s t t a n k s i n c l u d i n g topside, d o u b l e h u l l side, d o u b l e b o t t o m , h o p p e r side, o r a n y c o m b i n e d a r r a n g e m e n t o f t h e
a f o r e m e n t i o n e d , a n d p e a k t a n k s , w h e r e fitted.
2 . F o r areas i n t a n k s w h e r e coatings are 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 s u r v e y s m a y b e s p e c i a l l y considered b y t h e
Register.
3. F o r ships h a v i n g i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s o f t y p e C, w i t h a m i d s h i p section s i m i l a r t o t h a t o f a general cargo ship, the scope o f close-up s u r v e y s
m a y b e s p e c i a l l y considered b y t h e Register. T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f gas carriers a r e s h o w n i n F i g . 8.4.2.5.2.
4 . T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e close-up s u r v e y as d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g i n t o account t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f the t a n k 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 also i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
i n particular, i n t a n k s 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 information;
i n tanks h a v i n g structures a p p r o v e d w i t h reduced scantlings.
2
3
o f thickness measurements shall b e increased t o

d e t e r m i n e t h e e x t e n t 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 g u i d a n c e f o r these
a d d i t i o n a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s .
8.4.2.6.3 F o r areas 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
o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t a c c o r d i n g t o T a b l e 8.4.2.6.1
m a y b e s p e c i a l l y considered.
8.4.2.6.4 T r a n s v e r s e sections s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
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 s h a l l b e carried o u t , i f f o u n d necessary b y t h e
s u r v e y o r , o n t h e basis o f t h e results o f t h e i r 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 testing o f t h e m a i n struc
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 c o n n e c t i o n s , s h a l l b e carried o u t , as
d e e m e d necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o s u p p l e m e n t cargo
t a n k s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , f o r t a n k s t y p e C , t h i s does n o t
m e a n t h a t n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g can b e dispensed w i t h
totally.
T h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s a r e c o n s i d e r e d as h i g h l y
stressed parts:
cargo t a n k supports a n d a n t i - r o l l i n g / a n t i - p i t c h i n g
devices;
Y-connections between tank shell and longitudinal
bulkheads;
w e b frames o r s t i f f e n i n g r i n g s ;
dome a n d sump connections t o tank shell;
s w a s h b u l k h e a d b o u n d a r i e s a n d attachments;
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.;
pipe connections.
8.4.2.6.7 F o r independent t a n k s o f t y p e t h e e x t e n t
o f non-destructive testing shall be g i v e n i n a programme
specially prepared f o r t h e t a n k design.
8.4.2.7 E x t e n t o f t a n k testing.
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 ballast t a n k s a n d
deep t a n k s used f o r w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e cargo area
shall b e pressure tested. F o r fuel o i l tanks, t h e
representative t a n k s s h a l l b e pressure tested.
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 testing,
as d e e m e d necessary.
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 o u t w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d 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 . 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 m a y b e specially considered based o n a
satisfactory e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e t a n k b o u n d a r i e s ,
a n d a c o n f i r m a t i o n from t h e m a s t e r stating t h a t t h e
pressure testing h a s b e e n carried 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 satisfactory results.
8.4.2.7.4 T h e tightness o f a l l cargo t a n k s s h a l l b e
checked b y a procedure a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register.
P r o v i d e d t h a t t h e effectiveness o f t h e ship's gas d e t e c t i o n
e q u i p m e n t has b e e n c o n f i r m e d , i t i s acceptable t o u t i l i z e
t h i s e q u i p m e n t f o r t h e tightness test o f independent t a n k s
b e l o w deck.
F o r independent t a n k s o f t y p e t h e test pressure i n
t h e upper 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 the 2 n d , 4 t h , 6 t h , etc. special surveys a l l
independent tanks o f type shall b e h y d r a u l i c a l l y o r
hydro-pneumatically tested t o 1,25 times the M A R V S at the
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
testing. T h i s testing shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h
the p r o g r a m m e specially prepared f o r the t a n k design.
I f a special p r o g r a m m e o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g
does n o t exist, t h e f o l l o w i n g applies:
t h e tests s h a l l b e a i m e d a t i d e n t i f y i n g surface cracks
F i g . 8.4.2.5.2 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p s e c t i o n s o f l i q u e f i e d g a s c a r r i e r s :
a, b - L N G c a r r i e r ; c, d - L P G c a r r i e r
241
T a b l e 8.4.2.6.1
M i n i m u m requirements for the thickness m e a s u r e m e n t a t hull special survey of liquefied g a s carriers
age ^ 5
5 <age^l0
10 < a g e ^ l 5
O n e section o f deck p l a t i n g f o r the

full beam o f the ship w i t h i n
0 , 5 1 - a m i d s h i p s i n w a y o f a ballast
tank, i f any
W i t h i n the cargo area:

each deck plate
o n e transverse s e c t i o n w i t h i n 0 , 5 1 amidships i n w a y o f ballast tank,
i f any
Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes
W i t h i n t h e cargo
area:
each deck plate
t w o transverse sections
a l l 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
W i t h i n the cargo
area:
each deck plate
three transverse s e c t i o n s
each b o t t o m plate
duct k e e l p l a t i n g
A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes,
length
Measurements, f o r general
corrosion pattern, o f those
structural m e m b e r s subject t o
close-up survey according t o
T a b l e 8.4.2.5.2
structural m e m b e r s subject t o
close-up survey according t o
T a b l e 8.4.2.5.2
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s subject t o
close-up s u r v e y a c c o r d i n g t o
T a b l e 8.4.2.5.2
c o r r o s i o n pattern, o f those s t r u c t u r a l
m e m b e r s subject t o close-up s u r v e y
according t o T a b l e 8.4.2.5.2
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
a n d subsequent age < 1 5
full
A t least o n e s e c t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n 0 , 5 L a m i d s h i p s , i f any.

N o t e s : 1 . F o r ships h a v i n g i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s o f t y p e C , w i t h a m i d s h i p section s i m i l a r t o t h a t o f a g e n e r a l cargo ship, 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 increased t o i n c l u d e t h e t a n k t o p p l a t i n g at t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f the surveyor.
2 . F o r areas i n spaces w h e r e coatings are f o u n d t o b e i n G O O D c o n d i t i o n , as d e f i n e d i n 1 . 1 , 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
s p e c i a l l y considered b y t h e Register.
3. T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d the t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , as d e e m e d necessary. W h e r e substantial c o r r o s i o n , as d e f i n e d i n 1.1, i s f o u n d , 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 s h a l l b e increased t o t h e satisfaction o f the surveyor.
i n w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n s o f t h e h i g h l y stressed parts
referred t o i n 8.4.2.6.6 a n d 8.4.2.6.7;
at least 1 0 p e r cent o f t h e l e n g t h o f t h e w e l d e d
c o n n e c t i o n s i n each o f t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d areas s h a l l
b e tested.
This testing shall b e carried o u t internally o r
e x t e r n a l l y , as applicable.
I n s u l a t i o n s h a l l b e r e m o v e d as necessary f o r t h e
r e q u i r e d n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing.
8.4.2.7.6 A s f a r as practicable, a l l h o l d spaces a n d
h u l l i n s u l a t i o n ( i f p r o v i d e d ) , secondary barriers a n d t a n k
supporting structures shall b e v i s u a l l y examined.
S e c o n d a r y barriers o f a l l t a n k s s h a l l b e checked f o r t h e i r
effectiveness b y m e a n s o f a p r e s s u r e / v a c u u m test, v i s u a l
e x a m i n a t i o n o r a n o t h e r acceptable m e t h o d .
8.4.2.7.7 F o r m e m b r a n e a n d s e m i - m e m b r a n e t a n k
systems, inspections a n d t e s t i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h t h e p r o g r a m m e s s p e c i a l l y prepared
according t o a n a p p r o v e d m e t h o d f o r t h e actual t a n k
system.
8.4.2.7.8 F o r m e m b r a n e c o n t a i n m e n t systems a
tightness test o f t h e p r i m a r y a n d secondary barriers s h a l l
b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e s y s t e m designers'
procedures a n d acceptance c r i t e r i a as a p p r o v e d b y t h e
Register. L o w d i f f e r e n t i a l pressures tests m a y b e used f o r
m o n i t o r i n g t h e cargo c o n t a i n m e n t s y s t e m p e r f o r m a n c e ,
b u t are n o t considered a n acceptable test f o r t h e tightness
o f t h e secondary barrier.
8.4.2.7.9 M e m b r a n e c o n t a i n m e n t systems w i t h g l u e d
secondary barriers s h a l l b e checked f o r t h e i r effectiveness b y m e a n s o f a pressure test, h a v i n g regard t o t h e
following:
tightness test s h a l l b e carried o u t b e f o r e a n d after

initial cool down;
i f t h e designer's t h r e s h o l d v a l u e s a r e exceeded, a n
i n v e s t i g a t i o n s h a l l b e carried o u t a n d a d d i t i o n a l t e s t i n g
s u c h as t h e r m o g r a p h i c o r acoustic e m i s s i o n s testing s h a l l
be carried o u t ;
t h e v a l u e s recorded s h a l l b e used as reference f o r
future assessment o f secondary b a r r i e r tightness.
F o r containment systems w i t h welded metallic
secondary barriers, a tightness test after i n i t i a l c o o l d o w n
is n o t r e q u i r e d .
8.4.2.8 S u r v e y o f r e l i e f v a l v e s .
8.4.2.8.1 T h e pressure r e l i e f v a l v e s f o r t h e cargo
t a n k s s h a l l b e o p e n e d u p f o r survey, adjusted, opera t i o n a l l y tested a n d sealed. N o n - m e t a l l i c m e m b r a n e s are
replaced i n accordance w i t h 8 . 3 . 3 . 1 . T h e f o l l o w i n g
tolerances a p p l y t o M A R V S o f t h e r e l i e f v a l v e s :
M A R V S , bar
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 o t h e r pressure r e l i e f devices f o r i n t e r b a r r i e r
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 t h e i r design.
8.4.2.9 S u r v e y o f electrical b o n d i n g .
A t h u l l a n d cargo t a n k s u r v e y i t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d t h a t
cargo tanks a r e e l e c t r i c a l l y b o n d e d t o t h e h u l l .
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8.4.2.10 S u r v e y o f p i p i n g systems.
8.4.2.10.1 T h e cargo, l i q u i d n i t r o g e n a n d process
p i p i n g s y s t e m s , i n c l u d i n g v a l v e s , actuators, c o m p e n s a tors, etc. s h a l l b e o p e n e d u p f o r s u r v e y . I n s u l a t i o n s h a l l
b e 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 t h e pipes.
W e l d e d seams at b r a n c h c o n n e c t i o n s a n d bends s h a l l
b e tested b y m e t h o d s o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e testing f o r
detection o f cracks.
I f the v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n raises doubt as t o the integrity
o f t h e pipelines, a pressure test at 1,25 t i m e s the 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 f o r 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 t a n k s , heat exchangers
a n d o t h e r c o m p o n e n t s , i n c l u d i n g p r i m e m o v e r s , used i n
cargo h a n d l i n g a n d m e t h a n e b o i l - o f f b u r n i n g s h a l l b 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 2.4.5 o f P a r t I I " S u r v e y
8.4.2.10.3 Pressure r e l i e f v a l v e s s h a l l b e f u n c t i o n a l l y
tested. A r a n d o m s e l e c t i o n o f v a l v e s s h a l l b e o p e n e d u p
f o r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d adjusted.
8.4.2.11 S u r v e y o f t h e r e l i q u e f a c t i o n plants.
8.4.2.11.1 T h e p a r t s o f c o m p r e s s o r subject t o
wastage, e.g. c y l i n d e r s , p i s t o n s , c o n n e c t i n g rods, glands,
bearings, m a c h i n e r y c o m p o n e n t s , s u c h as shafts, r o t o r s ,
membranes o f centrifugal pumps a n d other components
shall be examined.
8.4.2.11.2 P r i m e m o v e r s o f a l l compressors, i n c l u d ing components required f o r prime m o v e r operation,
8.4.2.11.3 A l l heat e x c h a n g e r c o v e r s a n d i n s p e c t i o n
plates s h a l l b e r e m o v e d t o e x a m i n e i n n e r surfaces, tube
sheets a n d tubes. A f t e r r e p l a c e m e n t o f tubes o r tube
sheets t h e heat exchanges s h a l l b e pressure tested o r
tested f o r tightness. I f o n l y s e v e r a l tubes h a v e b e e n
replaced tightness test o n l y i s sufficient.
8.4.2.11.4 E q u i p m e n t e n s u r i n g safety (pressure r e l i e f
v a l v e s , r u p t u r e discs) s h a l l b e checked.
8.4.2.12 S u r v e y o f process pressure vessels.
A t the survey f o r renewal o f the documents referred
t o i n C h a p t e r 11.3 a l l process pressure vessels s h a l l b e
p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested t o a pressure 1,1 t i m e s t h e w o r k i n g
pressure, unless t h e s u r v e y results r e q u i r e a h y d r a u l i c
pressure t o 1,5 t i m e s t h e w o r k i n g pressure.
8.4.2.13 S u r v e y o f e q u i p m e n t f o r l i q u i d n a t u r a l gas
boil-off burning.
8.4.2.13.1 T h e g a s - c o n d i t i o n i n g s y s t e m s h a l l b e
externally examined.
8.4.2.13.2 A p i p e o r duct i n c l u d i n g gas f u e l p i p i n g
s h a l l b e l e a k tested. V e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m i n t h e p i p e o r
duct, as w e l l as t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r i n e r t i n g d o u b l e - w a l l e d
p i p i n g s y s t e m s , s h a l l b e f u n c t i o n a l l y tested.
H e a t exchangers 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 .
8.4.2.14 F o r t h e s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r safety
devices, r e f e r t o 8.3.2.5.
I n addition t o visual examination a n d testing

described i n 8.3.2.6, safety devices o f electrical m o t o r s
s h a l l b e tested.
8.4.2.15 S u r v e y o f electrical e q u i p m e n t .
I n addition t o visual examination a n d testing
described i n 8.3.5, e l e c t r i c a l p r o t e c t i o n devices o f
electrical m o t o r s s h a l l b e tested.
8.4.2.16 M i s c e l l a n e o u s .
8.4.2.16.1 S y s t e m s f o r r e m o v a l o f w a t e r o r cargo
f r o m i n t e r b a r r i e r spaces a n d c a r g o h o l d s s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d a n d tested, as d e e m e d necessary.
8.4.2.16.2 A l l gas-tight b u l k h e a d s s h a l l b e inspected.
T h e effectiveness o f gas-tight shaft s e a l i n g s h a l l b e
checked.
8.4.2.16.3 T h e r e l e v a n t spare parts s h a l l b e c h e c k e d
o n board.
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 s h a l l b e c h e c k e d f o r p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g .
8.4.2.17 U p o n satisfactory results o f t h e s u r v e y o f a l l
parts o f t h e s h i p i n accordance 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 S e c t i o n a n d C h a p t e r 2.4, P a r t I I " S u r v e y
S c h e d u l e a n d Scope", t h e 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 ,
International Certificate o f Fitness f o r the Carriage o f
L i q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k , as w e l l as o t h e r 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 Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships a n d international
c o n v e n t i o n s , are issued t o t h e s h i p .
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
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
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 structures are described
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 L O A D E D
VOYAGE
8.7.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
T h i s p a r a g r a p h applies t o a l l t h e ships c a r r y i n g
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 c o m p l e t e d gas trials.
8.7.2 C e r t i f i c a t i o n .
T h e f o l l o w i n g i n i t i a l certificated s h a l l b e " c o n d i t i o n a l l y " i s s u e d a t d e l i v e r y subject t o 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 first cargo l o a d i n g a n d u n l o a d i n g
s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s b e l o w i n t h e presence o f a s u r v e y o r :
.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 I n t e r n a t i o n a l 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 B u l k .
N o t e . T h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate s h a l l b e issued f o r a p e r i o d
o f 6 0 m o n t h s . I n t h e L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s Status ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 5 1 - 1 ) , S e c t i o n
"Recommendations", the f o l l o w i n g entry shall be made: "The overall
p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e cargo c o n t a i n m e n t s y s t e m s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d f o r
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e d e s i g n parameters d u r i n g the i n i t i a l c o o l - d o w n ,
l o a d i n g a n d discharging o f t h e cargo. T h e o v e r a l l p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e
c o m p o n e n t s a n d e q u i p m e n t essential t o v e r i f y t h e d e s i g n parameters
s h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e d a n d available t o t h e attending s u r v e y o r n o t later
than D D . M M . Y Y Y Y " .
T h e p e r i o d o f t i m e f o r fiilfilling t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l b e
sufficient t o m a k e the first l o a d e d v o y a g e , b u t s h a l l n o t exceed 5
months.
T h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l Certificate 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 B u l k (hereinafter is referred t o as " I n t e r n a t i o n a l
Certificate" ( f o r m 2 . 4 . 2 2 ) s h a l l b e issued f o r a p e r i o d o f t i m e
sufficient t o m a k e t h e first l o a d e d v o y a g e , b u t s h a l l n o t exceed
5 months. U n d e r t h e title o f t h e International Certificate, t h e
f o l l o w i n g e n t r y s h a l l be m a d e : " C O N D I T I O N A L " / " S H O R T - T E R M " ,
the c o n d i t i o n s s h a l l b e stated i n t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l Certificate o r t h e
reference t o the R e p o r t o n S u r v e y o f the S h i p u n d e r t h e P r o v i s i o n s o f
the I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o d e f o r the C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d E q u i p m e n t o f Ships
C a r r y i n g L i q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k ( R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 5 ( 4 8 ) )
( f o r m 6.3.25.3) shall b e made therein specifying t h e f o l l o w i n g
conditions:
t h e o v e r a l l p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e cargo c o n t a i n m e n t s y s t e m s h a l l
be v e r i f i e d f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h the d e s i g n parameters d u r i n g t h e
i n i t i a l c o o l - d o w n , l o a d i n g a n d discharging o f t h e cargo. R e c o r d s o f
the p e r f o r m a n c e o f c o m p o n e n t s a n d e q u i p m e n t essential t o v e r i f y the
design parameters s h a l l b e m a i n t a i n e d a n d m a d e available t o t h e
t h e h u l l s h a l l b e inspected f o r c o l d spots f o l l o w i n g t h e first
l o a d e d v o y a g e . T h e w r i t t e n statement from the M a s t e r t h a t t h e c o l d
spot e x a m i n a t i o n o f the h u l l a n d e x t e r n a l i n s u l a t i o n w a s carried o u t b y
the c r e w d u r i n g t h e first l o a d e d v o y a g e a n d r e p o r t o f f i n d i n g s s h a l l be
available t o t h e attending s u r v e y o r .
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 (considered 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 latter stages 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 ) ;
.2 r e v i e w cargo logs a n d a l a r m reports;
.3 w i t n e s s satisfactory o p e r a t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
gas detection 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 s u c h as l e v e l
gauging equipment, temperature sensors, pressure
gauges, cargo p u m p s a n d compressors, p r o p e r c o n t r o l
o f cargo heat exchangers, i f o p e r a t i n g , etc;
n i t r o g e n generating p l a n t o r i n e r t gas generator,
i f operating;
n i t r o g e n pressure c o n t r o l s y s t e m f o r i n s u l a t i o n ,
interbarrier, a n d a n n u l a r spaces, i f o p e r a t i n g ;
c o f f e r d a m h e a t i n g s y s t e m , i f operating;
r e l i q u e f a c t i o n p l a n t , i f fitted;
e q u i p m e n t fitted f o r t h e b u r n i n g o f cargo vapors
s u c h as b o i l e r s , engines, gas c o m b u s t i o n u n i t s , etc.,
i f operating;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f on-deck cargo p i p i n g systems
i n c l u d i n g e x p a n s i o n a n d s u p p o r t i n g arrangements;
.5 witness topping o f f process f o r cargo tanks including
h i g h level alarms activated during n o r m a l loading;
.6 advise m a s t e r t o carry o u t c o l d spot e x a m i n a t i o n
o f t h e h u l l a n d e x t e r n a l i n s u l a t i o n d u r i n g transit v o y a g e
to unloading port.
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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 ) ;
.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 testing p r i o r
to commencement o f unloading;
.3 r e v i e w cargo logs a n d a l a r m reports;
.4 w i t n e s s satisfactory o p e r a t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
gas detection 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 s u c h as l e v e l
gauging equipment, temperature sensors, pressure
gauges, cargo p u m p s a n d compressors, p r o p e r c o n t r o l
o f cargo heat exchangers, i f o p e r a t i n g , etc;
n i t r o g e n generating p l a n t o r i n e r t gas generator,
i f operating;
n i t r o g e n pressure c o n t r o l s y s t e m f o r i n s u l a t i o n ,
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 t h e readings o f t h e
c o f f e r d a m a n d i n n e r h u l l t e m p e r a t u r e sensors a r e n o t
b e l o w t h e a l l o w a b l e t e m p e r a t u r e f o r t h e selected grade o f
steel. R e v i e w p r e v i o u s readings;
c o f f e r d a m h e a t i n g s y s t e m , i f operating;
r e l i q u e f a c t i o n p l a n t a n d r e v i e w o f records
from
previous voyage;
e q u i p m e n t fitted f o r t h e b u r n i n g o f cargo vapors
s u c h as b o i l e r s , engines, gas c o m b u s t i o n u n i t s , etc.,
i f operating.
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f on-deck cargo p i p i n g systems
i n c l u d i n g e x p a n s i o n a n d s u p p o r t i n g arrangements;
.6 o b t a i n w r i t t e n statement from t h e m a s t e r t h a t t h e
c o l d 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
v o y a g e a n d f o u n d satisfactory. 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.
9 SURVEYS O F PASSENGER SHIPS
9.1 G E N E R A L
9.1.1 W h e n passenger ships are surveyed the require

ments o f Chapters 2.2, 2.3 and 2 . 4 o f Part " S u r v e y
Schedule and Scope" and this Section shall b e m e t
9.1.2 Passenger ships a r e subject t o a n n u a l a n d
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s c o m b i n e d w i t h d r y d o c k o r special
surveys.
9.1.3 A t intervals n o t exceeding 5 years, a l l passenger
ships shall be verified f o r f u l f i l l m e n t o f the requirements f o r
periodical l i g h t - w e i g h t checks a n d m c l i n i n g tests t o b e
p e r f o r m e d i n accordance w i t h regulation -1/22.3 o f 1988
Amendments t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 o r regulation II-1/5.5
o f 2 0 0 6 A m e n d m e n t s t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , and f o r ships n o t
subject t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as amended, i n accordance
w i t h 1.5.1 o f Part I V " S t a b i l i t y " o f the R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification and C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-Going Ships.
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9.2 G E N E R A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R S U R V E Y
9.2.1 P r i o r t o s u r v e y o f a passenger s h i p t h e
f o l l o w i n g ship records s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r
for being o n board:
d r a w i n g s o f s t r u c t u r a l fire p r o t e c t i o n ;
p l a n o f e m e r g e n c y escape routes;
fire-fighting
s y s t e m diagrams;
S t a b i l i t y I n f o r m a t i o n f o r t h e master;
d a m a g e s t a b i l i t y calculations;
ship l o a d i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s .
9.2.2 A t s u r v e y s o f passenger ships t h e s u r v e y s
specified i n Chapters 2 . 2 a n d 2 . 4 o f P a r t I I " S u r v e y
S c h e d u l e a n d Scope" s h a l l b e carried o u t i n a d d i t i o n t o
those r e q u i r e d i n Chapters 9.3 a n d 9.4 o f t h e present Part.
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 c o n d i t i o n o f w a t e r t i g h t closures i n ship
subdivision bulkheads, their drives, alarms at ship
c o n t r o l stations, c l o s i n g appliances o f o p e n i n g s i n s h e l l
p l a t i n g , securing devices, d o o r d r i v e s , w a t e r t i g h t d o o r
a r r a n g e m e n t plans f o r b e i n g i n t h e w h e e l h o u s e .
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 " S u r v e y Schedule and
Scope" w i t h t h e purpose o f c o n f i r m i n g t h e fit c o n d i t i o n
o f closings 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 stern doors
s h a l l b e checked:
securing appliances a n d r e t a i n i n g / l o c k i n g devices,
i n c l u d i n g t h e i r o p e r a t i o n a l testing;
appliances f o r e n s u r i n g w a t e r t i g h t n e s s ;
l i g h t i n g a n d a u d i b l e indicators o f d o o r p o s i t i o n s a n d
t h e i r r e t a i n i n g / l o c k i n g devices;
testing m e a n s o f l i g h t i n g indicators o n t h e i n d i c a t i o n
panel;
indication panel o n t h e navigating bridge f o r
m a i n t a i n i n g t h e "harbour-sea v o y a g e " f u n c t i o n ;
detection s y s t e m f o r d o o r leakage w i t h a u d i b l e
signals p r o v i d e d f o r t h e n a v i g a t i o n b r i d g e a n d f o r t h e
engine control station;
s y s t e m o f t e l e v i s i o n facilities f o r o b s e r v a t i o n o n t h e
cargo decks.
Availability o f instructions and guidelines for closing
a n d l o c k i n g o f t h e doors p o s t e d a t t h e doors' c o n t r o l
stations s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d .
M o t o r v e h i c l e securing appliances s h a l l b e checked
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 . 2 . 3 . 7 . 1 , P a r t
" S u r v e y S c h e d u l e 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 b e eliminated p r i o r t o t h e
c o m m e n c i n g o f t h e ship's o p e r a t i o n .
9.3.3 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f fire d o o r s i n t h e fire

b u l k h e a d s b o u n d i n g m a i n v e r t i c a l zones, t h e i r c l o s i n g
a n d securing appliances, d o o r p o s i t i o n indicators a t t h e
ship c o n t r o l s t a t i o n , fire d o o r a r r a n g e m e n t plans f o r
b e i n g a t t h e ship c o n t r o l s t a t i o n s h a l l b e checked.
9.3.4 A v a i l a b i l i t y o f fire-fighting m e a n s , p o r t a b l e
fire e x t i n g u i s h e r s , fireman's o u t f i t sets, etc. s h a l l b e
checked.
9.3.5 Correspondence s h a l l b e checked b e t w e e n t h e
n u m b e r o f passengers a l l o w e d f o r carriage a n d actual
n u m b e r carried.
9.3.6 I n d i c a t i o n o f passenger escape r o u t e s b y
m a r k i n g o r l o w i l l u m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e v i s u a l l y inspected.
9.3.7 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 , sea chests w i t h
gratings, keels, rudders a n d p r o p e l l e r s is a n i n t e g r a l part
o f a n n u a l s u r v e y o f t h e ship.
9.4 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
9.4.1 A t special survey, 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 P a r t I I " S u r v e y S c h e d u l e 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 doors 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 f o r tightness; c l o s i n g a p p l i
ances o f d o o r s i n t h e o u t e r c o n t o u r o f t h e ship s h a l l b e
checked a n d tested f o r tightness; devices t o secure l i f t i n g
sections 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
d r i v e s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n a disassembled c o n d i t i o n , i f
required b y the surveyor.
9.4.2 A l l s i g n a l l i n g systems o f c l o s i n g t h e d o o r s i n
t h e h u l l o u t e r c o n t o u r , i n w a t e r t i g h t a n d fire b u l k h e a d s
w i t h e x a m i n a t i o n o f boards a n d cables s h a l l be checked.
9.4.3 S u r v e y o f the underwater h u l l , keels, sea chests
w i t h gratings, active stabilizers ( i f provided), rudders and
propellers is a n integral part o f special s u r v e y o f the ship.
9.4.4 O n passenger r o - r o ships, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
requirements o f 2.4.3.2, Part " S u r v e y Schedule and
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 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 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 stern doors
stated i n 9.3.2, s h a l l b e checked.
D o o r w a t e r t i g h t n e s s s h a l l b e tested i n accordance
w i t h t h e requirements o f 2.4.3.2.5, Part "Survey
M o t o r v e h i c l e securing appliances s h a l l b e c h e c k 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 . 3 . 1 0 , P a r t
" S u r v e y S c h e d u l e 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 b e eliminated p r i o r t o t h e
c o m m e n c i n g o f t h e ship's o p e r a t i o n .
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9.5 D R A W I N G U P S U R V E Y R E S U L T S
10.3 S U R V E Y
9.5.1 U p o n satisfactory 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 t h e area a n d c o n d i t i o n s o f n a v i g a t i o n , t h e
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
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 1 9 8 3 A m e n d m e n t s t h e r e t o a r e issued t o
passenger ships.
10.3.1 A t s u r v e y o f special p u r p o s e ships t h e

r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 " , as
w e l l as Chapters 2 . 2 t o 2 . 4 o f P a r t I I " S u r v e y S c h e d u l e
a n d Scope" s h a l l b e t o t a l l y m e t .
10.4 R E G I S T E R D O C U M E N T S
10 S U R V E Y S O F S P E C I A L P U R P O S E S H I P S
10.4.1 S p e c i a l p u r p o s e ships engaged i n i n t e r n a

tional voyages shall have, i n addition t o the International
10.1 G E N E R A L
Special P u r p o s e S h i p S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e , v a l i d s t a t u t o r y
d o c u m e n t s d r a w n u p as f o l l o w s :
10.1.1 S p e c i a l p u r p o s e ships s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
as f o r a cargo ship ( w i t h issuance o f t h e E x e m p t i o n
r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 Certificate, i f necessary) f o r special p u r p o s e ships
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 because t h e y h a v e b e e n c a r r y i n g n o t m o r e t h a n 5 0 persons o f special p e r s o n n e l
d e v e l o p e d w i t h regard t o r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e I n t e r n a ( n o t m o r e t h a n 6 0 persons o f special p e r s o n e l , f o r ships
t i o n a l C o d e f o r S p e c i a l P u r p o s e S h i p s , as a m e n d e d .
constructed after 13 M a y 2 0 0 8 ) ;
10.1.2 I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r issuance o f t h e R e g i s t e r
as f o r a passenger ship f o r special p u r p o s e ships
d o c u m e n t s t o special p u r p o s e ships a r e specified i n c a r r y i n g 5 0 persons a n d m o r e o f special p e r s o n n e l
A n n e x 12 t o t h e G u i d e l i n e s .
( 6 0 persons a n d m o r e o f special p e r s o n n e l 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 r e q u i r e
ments f o r stability, insubmersibility a n d p r o v i s i o n w i t h
l i f e - s a v i n g appliances as f o r passenger ships a r e m e t .
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
I n t h i s case:
t h e w o r d s " S p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p " s h a l l b e also
10.2.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e present C h a p t e r t h e w r i t t e n i n t h e r i g h t t o p c o r n e r o n t h e first page o f each
statutory document;
f o l l o w i n g d e f i n i t i o n s h a v e b e e n adopted.
freeboard c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o a n a p p r o v e d s u b d i v i s i o n
S p e c i a l p e r s o n n e l a r e a l l persons o n b o a r d
w h o a r e n o t passengers o r m e m b e r s o f t h e c r e w o r l o a d l i n e s h a l l b e i n d i c a t e d i n t h e C a r g o S h i p S a f e t y
c h i l d r e n u n d e r o n e y e a r o f age a n d w h o a r e carried o n C o n s t r u c t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e a n d P a s s e n g e r S h i p S a f e t y
b o a r d d u e t o t h e special p u r p o s e o f t h e ship o r because o f C e r t i f i c a t e i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h r e g u l a t i o n I I - I / 1 3
special w o r k s b e i n g carried o u t a b o a r d t h e ship. W h e r e o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as a m e n d e d .
t h e n u m b e r o f persons o f special p e r s o n n e l i s i n d i c a t e d i n
t h e C o d e , i t s h a l l i n c l u d e a l l passengers o n b o a r d , w h i c h
s h a l l n o t exceed 1 2 .
11 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S C A R R Y I N G
A s p e c i a l
p u r p o s e
s h i p i s a selfNON-BULK DANGEROUS GOODS
p r o p e l l e d s h i p , w h i c h b y r e a s o n o f its f u n c t i o n carries o n
board m o r e than 1 2 persons o f special personnel
11.1 G E N E R A L
i n c l u d i n g passengers. S p e c i a l p u r p o s e ships c o v e r e d b y
t h e a b o v e C o d e i n c l u d e ships o f t h e f o l l o w i n g types:
research, e x p e d i t i o n a r y a n d h y d r o g r a p h i c ships;
11.1.1 Ships intended f o r t h e carriage o f n o n - b u l k
t r a i n i n g ships;
dangerous goods shall c o m p l y w i t h a l l the requirements set
w h a l e a n d f i s h f a c t o r y ships n o t engaged i n catching; forth i n Part I "General P r o v i s i o n s " a n d i n Chapters 2 . 2 a n d
ships engaged i n processing o t h e r l i v i n g resources o f 2.4 o f P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
t h e sea a n d n o t engaged i n catching;
11.1.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o 1 1 . 1 . 1 , a ship s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d
o t h e r ships s i m i l a r i n structure a n d o p e r a t i o n t o t h e t o 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
a b o v e ships.
Dangerous Goods Rules and Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
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11.1.3 Ships engaged 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 l a i d d o w n after 1 S e p t e m b e r 1 9 8 4 s h a l l m e e t
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 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 ship a i m e d t o i d e n t i f y a
p o s s i b i l i t y t o p e r m i t carriage o f dangerous g o o d s s h a l l
b e based o n a n o f f i c i a l a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e s h i p o w n e r o r
h i s 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 t h e e n g i n e r o o m
bulkheads,
fire-fighting
s y s t e m , fire d e t e c t i o n a n d
p r e v e n t i o n , v e n t i l a t i o n a n d b i l g e s y s t e m s , electrical
e q u i p m e n t o n deck a n d i n h o l d s , a i r s a m p l i n g a n d
t e m p e r a t u r e m e a s u r i n g devices, fire-fighting e q u i p m e n t
a n d fireman's o u t f i t c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e
d o c u m e n t s 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 p r o t e c t i o n ;
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 b i l g e systems;
schemes o f electric cable p e n e t r a t i o n t h r o u g h h o l d
a n d design enclosure o f electrical e q u i p m e n t i n h o l d s a n d
i n t h e area o f h o l d s o n deck w h e r e cargo c a n b e carried;
design conclusion ( i f required) o f a competent
o r g a n i z a t i o n c o n c e r n i n g a p o s s i b i l i t y o f carriage o f
dangerous goods, a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register.
11.2.4 I f a document containing a c o n d i t i o n analysis 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 i t s compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e
documents referred t o i n 11.1.2 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 t a k e n i n t o consideration at t h e survey.
11.2.5 B a s e d o n t h e results o f t h e survey, t h e classes
a n d sub-classes o f dangerous goods, w h i c h m a y b e
a l l o w e d f o r carriage o n b o a r d as t h e ship meets t h e
applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s , s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
11.3.1 U p o n satisfactory results o f t h e survey, w h e n

requested b y t h e s h i p o w n e r , t h e R e g i s t e r d r a w s u p a n d
issues t h e d o c u m e n t s referred t o i n 11.3.1.1 t o 11.3.1.3.
11.3.1.1 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 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 o n o r after
1 S e p t e m b e r 1 9 8 4 , t h e R e g i s t e r issues:
.1 f o r ships engaged 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 Compliance o f Construction a n d

Equipment o f the Ship w i t h t h e 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 and 7;
Report o n Survey o f the Construction and Equip
ment o f the Ship i n Compliance 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 issue o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e , f o r m 2 . 1 . 1 7
( f o r m 6 . 3 . 2 7 ) , except f o r Classes 6 . 2 a n d 7 ;
Certificate o f C o m p l i a n c e o f t h e C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d
Equipment o f the Ship w i t h t h e Requirements o f
I n t e r n a t i o n a l M a r i t i m e D a n g e r o u s G o o d s C o d e and/or
National Regulations ( M O P O G Rules) (form 2.1.22)
f o r Classes 6 . 2 a n d 7 ;
Report o n Survey o f the Construction and Equip
m e n t o f t h e S h i p i n accordance w i t h t h e R e q u i r e m e n t s o f
I n t e r n a t i o n a l M a r i t i m e D a n g e r o u s G o o d s C o d e 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 . 2 2 ) o f C o m p l i a n c e o f t h e
Construction a n d Equipment o f t h e Ship w i t h the
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 R e g u l a t i o n s ( M O P O G
R u l e s ) ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 2 7 ) f o r Classes 6 . 2 a n d 7 ;
.2 f o r ships 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 n Survey o f the Ship f o r compliance o f the
ship c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d e q u i p m e n t w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 2.8, Part V I "Fire Protection" o f the Rules f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships f o r
t h e carriage o f dangerous g o o d s o f Classes 1 5 , 6 . 1 , 8
and 9 and the requirements o f International M a r i t i m e
D a n g e r o u s G o o d s C o d e 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 ) t o t h e carriage o f dangerous g o o d s o f
Classes 6 . 2 a n d 7 ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 0 ) .
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 S e p t e m
b e r 1 9 8 4 , t h e R e g i s t e r issues:
.1 f o r ships engaged 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 w i t h t h e requirements o f Regulation 5 4 ,
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 , the
d o c u m e n t s referred t o i n 1 1 . 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 the requirements o f Chapter 2.8, Part V I
"Fire Protection" o f the Rules f o r the Classification and
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.
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 S e p t e m
ber 1 9 8 4 , n o t c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e requirements o f
R e g u l a t i o n 5 4 , C h a p t e r -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 C h a p t e r 2 . 8 , P a r t V I " F i r e
Protection" o f t h e Rules 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 and Equipment o f the Ship
w i t h t h e Requirements o f the International Maritime
D a n g e r o u s G o o d s C o d e 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 m 2.1.22) f o r Classes 7 a n d 9 , as
w e l l as t h e R e p o r t o n S u r v e y o f the S h i p ( f o r m 6.3.10) f o r
C o m p l i a n c e o f the S h i p C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d E q u i p m e n t w i t h
the 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 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 OF BULK CARGOES
OTHER THAN GRAIN
12.1 G E N E R A L
12.1.1 S h i p s engaged i n t h e carriage o f b u l k cargoes

o t h e r t h a n g r a i n s h a l l m e e t a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s 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 " , Chapters 2 . 2 t o 2 . 4 o f
P a r t I I " S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d Scope" a n d applicable
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 5 o f t h i s Part.
12.1.2 A t t h e request 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
t o 1 2 . 1 . 1 , t h e ship s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d t o v e r i f y t h e
compliance w i t h the requirements of:
Parts A a n d o f C h a p t e r V I o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
r e f e r r i n g t o carriage o f b u l k cargoes o t h e r t h a n g r a i n ;
C o d e o f Safe Practice f o r S o l i d B u l k C a r g o e s
( I M O C o d e ) ;
Section 2 4 . 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 Cargoes b y
Sea;
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , as t h e y relate t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
safe carriage o f b u l k cargoes o t h e r t h a n g r a i n ( f o r ships
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
and scope o f survey shall b e established i n each particular
case depending o n t h e flag a n d class o f t h e ship i n
accordance w i t h t h e shipowner's request
12.1.3 S h i p s engaged 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
c a r r y i n g dangerous goods i n b u l k , w h i c h are classed b y
t h e 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 S e p t e m b e r 1 9 8 4 ,
shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f Regulation 5 4 ,
C h a p t e r -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 .
12.2 S U R V E Y
12.2.1 W h e n t h e ship i s s u r v e y e d f o r fitness f o r

carriage o f b u l k cargoes o t h e r t h a n g r a i n , w h i c h are l i s t e d
i n A p p e n d i c e s , a n d o f t h e 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 f o l l o w i n g
documentation shall b e submitted t o the surveyor:
Information o n Stability;
247
Supplement t o the above I n f o r m a t i o n (approved b y

t h e R e g i s t e r ) , t y p i c a l l o a d i n g plans ( a p p r o v e d b y t h e
Register o r a n organization recognized b y the A d m i n i s t
ration o f the flag country) o r other similar documents, i f
available o n board. Submission o f the documentation o n
t h e p a r t i c u l a r cargo f o r t h e s u r v e y i s n o t necessary. A l l
cargo h o l d s a n d h a t c h covers are e x a m i n e d , r e l i a b i l i t y o f
t h e i r c l o s i n g appliances s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d ;
Information o n Stability and Grain Loading (when
c a r r y i n g b u l k cargoes, t h e t r a n s p o r t a t i o n properties o f
w h i c h a r e s i m i l a r t o those o f g r a i n ) .
12.2.2 W h e n t h e ship i s s u r v e y e d f o r fitness f o r
carriage o f dangerous b u l k cargoes classified b y t h e
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
t o 12.2.1 surveys s h a l l b e carried i n accordance w i t h
Chapter 11.2.
12.3.1 I n case o f p o s i t i v e results o f t h e survey, t h e

Register, as requested b y t h e s h i p o w n e r , d r a w s u p a n d
issues t h e d o c u m e n t s specified i n 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 t o 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 3 .
12.3.1.1 F o r ships engaged i n carriage o f a n y b u l k
cargoes o t h e r t h a n g r a i n , t h e R e g i s t e r issues t h e
Certificate o f F i t n e s s o f t h e S h i p f o r t h e C a r r i a g e o f
B u l k Cargoes ( f o r m 2 . 1 . 1 8 ) .
12.3.1.2 F o r ships engaged i n carriage o f dangerous
c h e m i c a l s i n b u l k l i s t e d i n A p p e n d i x t o t h e C o d e
i n c l u d i n g e i t h e r those classified as ( M a t e r i a l s
H a z a r d o u s o n l y i n B u l k ) o r those, w h i c h h a v e character
istics s i m i l a r t o characteristics o f s u c h cargoes, i n
a d d i t i o n t o t h e d o c u m e n t s referred t o i n 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 , t h e
R e g i s t e r issues S u p p l e m e n t t o t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f F i t n e s s
o f t h e S h i p f o r t h e C a r r i a g e o f B u l k Cargoes ( f o r m 2 . 1 . 1 9
or 2.1.19.1).
12.3.1.3 F o r ships engaged i n carriage o f dangerous
b u l k cargoes classified b y t h e C o d e as Classes 4 , 5 . 1 ,
6 . 1 , 7 , 8 a n d 9 i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e d o c u m e n t s referred t o
i n 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 a n d 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 , t h e R e g i s t e r 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 construction o n o r after 1 Septem
ber 1984, a n d engaged o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s , d o c u
m e n t s referred t o i n 1 1 . 3 . 1 . 1 ;
.2 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 construction before 1 September 1984,
o r 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 , d o c u m e n t s
referred t o i n 11.3.1.1 m a y b e issued u p o n t h e shipowner's
request p r o v i d e d t h e construction a n d equipment o f ship
c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f Regulation 5 4 , Chapter -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 . I f construction and
equipment o f the ship d o n o t c o m p l y w i t h the requirements
o f R e g u l a t i o n 5 4 , Chapter -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 , t h e Register issues o n l y t h e Supplement t o
the Certificate o f Fitness o f the S h i p f o r t h e Carriage o f
B u l k Cargoes ( f o r m 2.1.19.1).
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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 B A R G E S
14 H U L L S U R V E Y S O F C O N C R E T E
SHIPS
14.1 G E N E R A L
13.1 G E N E R A L
13.1.1 A t s u r v e y s o f f l o a t i n g docks a n d b e r t h connected ships t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 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 o f Chapters 2 . 2 a n d 2 . 4 o f P a r t
" S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d Scope" s h a l l b e m e t .
13.1.2 A t surveys o f barges t h e requirements o f 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 o f Chapters 2 . 2 t o 2 . 4 o f P a r t
" S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d Scope" s h a l l b e m e t .
14.1.1 W h e n h u l l s o f concrete ships are s u r v e y e d t h e

requirements o f Part I "General Provisions" a n d o f
Chapters 2 . 2 a n d 2 . 4 o f P a r t " S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d
Scope", h a v i n g regard t o a d d i t i o n s a n d a m e n d m e n t s
described i n t h i s S e c t i o n as w e l l as t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Construction o f Sea-Going Reinforced Concrete a n d
Composite Ships and Floating D o c k s shall be met.
14.2
SURVEY
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
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
i n t o account t h a t t h e f o l l o w i n g structures a r e p r i m a r i l y
subject t o i n t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n :
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 t h e i r a t t a c h m e n t t o t h e p o n t o o n s ;
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n t h e area o f t e m p e r a t u r e
changes ( i n w a y o f b o i l e r r o o m s a n d s o u t h e r n p a r t o f
wing walls);
p o n t o o n deck p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k m e m b e r s ;
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 t h e i r a b u t t i n g
o n f l a n g e connections.
W h e r e substantial c o r r o s i o n o f structural m e m b e r s i n
t h e supposed suspect areas i s f o u n d , m e a s u r e m e n t s o f
r e s i d u a l scantlings s h a l l b e m a d e as d e e m e d necessary b y
the surveyor. F o r floating docks survey o f the outside o f
t h e 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 years after c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d t h e n after 1 0 years. U s e
m a y b e m a d e o f t h e u n d e r w a t e r t e l e v i s i o n , 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
o r g a n i z a t i o n s r e c o g n i z e d 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 cargo h a n d l i n g gear
s h a l l b e carried o u t 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 the Rules for the Cargo H a n d l i n g Gear o f Sea-Going
Ships.
13.4 W h e n b e r t h - c o n n e c t e d ships a r e s u r v e y e d
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 securing o f t h e ship
to shore f a c i l i t i e s a n d a n c h o r arrangement, w h i c h s h a l l
ensure a n adequate anchorage. T h e h u l l s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d
i n d o c k w i t h i n t h e t i m e specified i n C h a p t e r 1 3 . 2 .
14.2.1 A t special 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 hereunder. 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 impacts
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 r e i n f o r c i n g rods ( a l k a l i s , b r i n e s , p e t r o l e u m
products), shall be thoroughly examined.
A s a p p l i e d 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
" S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d Scope" m e a n s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f
crack w i d t h a n d c o r r o s i v e w e a r o f r e i n f o r c i n g rods.
14.2.2 A t special o r a n n u a l s u r v e y o f a concrete ship
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
e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e c o m p a r t m e n t s s h o w s t h a t there are n o
defects, damages a n d w a t e r leakage a n d diver's e x a m i n a
tion o r in-water survey using underwater television
p r o v e s t h a t 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 H U L L STRUCTURES
14.3.1 M a i n defects o f h u l l r e i n f o r c e d concrete

structures t o b e r e v e a l e d d u r i n g s u r v e y are:
holes i n slabs o f p l a t i n g ;
flaking a n d c h i p p i n g o f concrete p r o t e c t i v e layer;
cracks i n plates a n d f r a m i n g m e m b e r s ;
water and fuel penetration through plating;
c o r r o s i v e w e a r o f concrete a n d r e i n f o r c e d rods.
A h o l e , crack, flaking a n d c h i p p i n g i n r e i n f o r c e d
concrete h u l l structures s h a l l b e repaired a c c o r d i n g t o a
procedure a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register. Surface cracks w i t h
a w i d t h n o t exceeding t h a t a l l o w e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Construction o f Sea-Going Reinforced Concrete a n d

Composite Ships a n d Floating D o c k s i n non-prestrained
r e i n f o r c e d concrete s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s a r e p e r m i t t e d .
I n d i v i d u a l surface cracks w i t h a w i d t h n o t e x c e e d i n g t h a t
allowed b y t h e Rules i n non-prestrained reinforced
concrete s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s i n t h e a b o v e - w a t e r part o f
t h e ship a n d i n s i d e t h e h u l l as w e l l as l o c a l f l a k i n g ,
c h i p p i n g a n d w e a r o f t h e p r o t e c t i v e l a y e r m a y b e left
u n t i l t h e scheduled m a i n t e n a n c e . W h e r e w a t e r l e v e l
increase does n o t exceed 2 c m p e r d a y s u c h l e a k i n g i n
r e i n f o r c e d concrete h u l l structures i s considered a l l o w
able. W h e r e substantial defects are f o u n d , t h e i r causes
s h a l l b e r e v e a l e d a n d measures t o p r e v e n t s i m i l a r defects
i n future shall be taken.
15 H U L L S U R V E Y S
OF GLASS-REINFORCED PLASTIC SHIPS
15.1 G E N E R A L
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
plastic ships, o n e s h a l l b e g u i d e d b y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f Part I "General Provisions" a n d Part "Survey
S c h e d u l e a n d Scope" i n respect o f e x a m i n a t i o n s o f
structures depending o n t h e type o f survey. T h e
assessment o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f a glass-reinforced
plastic h u l l s h a l l b e carried o u t o n t h e basis o f results o f
thorough visual examination t o reveal the following:
p l a t i n g l a m e l l a r tear a n d leaks i n j o i n t s ;
m a t t i n g - i n connections d e t a c h m e n t from t h e p l a t i n g
and frame members;
cracks o n p l a t i n g a n d framing. T h e r e v e a l e d defects
w h i c h affect t h e s t r e n g t h characteristics a n d tightness o f
the h u l l shall b e completely and p r o m p t l y eliminated.
F i t n e s s o f t h e ship f o r f u r t h e r o p e r a t i o n w i t h s u c h defects
as s t r u c t u r a l d e l a m i n a t i o n ( l a m e l l a r tear), surface cracks,
scuffing, scratches, n o t c h i n g , e l u s i o n a n d l e a c h i n g o f
p l a s t i c b i n d e r o r o t h e r l o c a l defects n o t a f f e c t i n g
structural i n t e g r i t y s h a l l b e subject t o special considera
t i o n b y t h e Register. T h e shipowner shall submit
necessary m a t h e m a t i c a l s u b s t a n t i a t i o n .
15.1.2 I n case o f transfer o f a ship i n t o t h e R S class
as a non-classed ship o r f r o m A C S n o n - I A C S
member, t h e h u l l structures shall b e checked f o r
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f Part X V I " H u l l
S t r u c t u r e a n d S t r e n g t h o f G l a s s - R e i n f o r c e d Plastic S h i p s
a n d B o a t s " b e f o r e t h e survey.
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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 G E N E R A L
16.1.1 T h e present S e c t i o n sets 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 p a c k a g e d i r r a d i a t e d n u c l e a r
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
d i m e n s i o n s , i n c l u d i n g cargo ships b e l o w 5 0 0 gross
t o n n a g e , c a r r y i n g I N F cargoes.
16.1.3 T h e specified r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e applied i n
addition t o t h e requirements o f classification surveys,
w h i c h are applicable 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 b o a r d t h e ship.
16.1.4 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e present r e q u i r e m e n t s , t h e
ship s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e N a t i o n a l
R e g u l a t i o n s f o r M a r i n e C a r r i a g e o f D a n g e r o u s Cargoes
and o f the Rules for the Classification and Construction
o f Sea-Going Ships.
16.1.5 S h i p s engaged 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 m e e t 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 n a t i o n a l C o d e f o r
t h e Safe C a r r i a g e o f P a c k a g e d I r r a d i a t e d N u c l e a r F u e l ,
P l u t o n i u m and H i g h - L e v e l Radioactive Wastes o n B o a r d
Ships ( I N F Code) a n d the I M D G Code.
16.2
SURVEY
16.2.1 T h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a ship t o d e t e r m i n e t h e
p o s s i b i l i t y o f i t s b e i n g 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 o u t f i t , 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 systems,
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 ship 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 t o the survey, the f o l l o w i n g shall be submitted
to t h e s u r v e y o r :
a p p r o v e d ship's e m e r g e n c y p l a n ;
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Information o n Damaged Stability approved b y the

Register;
d r a w i n g s o f structural fire p r o t e c t i o n ;
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 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f t h e firm r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e
R e g i s t e r c o n f i r m i n g t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f t h e I N F cargoes
carriage, w h i c h i s a p p r o v e d b y t h e R S H e a d O f f i c e .
16.2.2 A n n u a l surveys shall b e carried 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.
16.3.1 U p o n satisfactory results o f t h e survey, t h e

R e g i s t e r issues t h e d o c u m e n t s specified i n 11.3.
16.3.2 F o r ships engaged 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
C a r r i a g e o f I N F Cargoes ( f o r m 2 . 1 . 5 ) s h a l l b e issued i n
a d d i t i o n t o t h e d o c u m e n t s specified i n 1 6 . 3 . 1 . T h e
v a l i d i t y o f t h i s C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l 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, R A M P S AND INNER DOORS
OF RO-RO SHIPS
17.1 G E N E R A L
17.1.1 Present provisions are g i v e n i n addition t o t h e

requirements o f class surveys o f the ship's h u l l , machinery
and arrangements as prescribed b y Part " S u r v e y Schedule
and Scope", a n d apply t o a l l ro-ro ships a n d ro-ro passenger
ships, w h i c h definitions are g i v e n i n 1.1.
17.1.2 A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n regarding s u r v e y o f
b o w , side, stern doors, r a m p s a n d i n n e r doors o f r o - r o
ships i s g i v e n i n A n n e x 3 4 t o t h e G u i d e l i n e s .
17.2.2 T h e e x a m i n a t i o n s o f t h e doors s h a l l b e
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 t o
v e r i f y c o m p l i a n c e w i t h applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s s o that
t h e s t r u c t u r a l a n d w e a t h e r t i g h t i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n effective.
T h e a i m o f the examination is t o identify corrosion,
s i g n i f i c a n t d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r o t h e r
structural d e t e r i o r a t i o n , 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 close-up s u r v e y s o f t h e i t e m s as
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
i n g 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 e x t e n t
considered necessary b y t h e 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 carried o u t i n
t h e s u r r o u n d i n g area a n d f o r s i m i l a r i t e m s as considered
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 thickness d i
m i n u t i o n o f h i n g i n g a r m s , securing, s u p p o r t i n g a n d
l o c k i n g devices s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h
A p p e n d i x 2 as f o r p r i m a r y ships structures. A c t u a l w e a r
s h a l l n o t t o b e m o r e t h a n 1 5 p e r cent o f t h e as-built
thickness 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 accordance 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 s u r v e y o r ' s
special c o n s i d e r a t i o n .
17.2.3.4 C h e c k i n g t h e effectiveness o f s e a l i n g
arrangements b y h o s e testing o r e q u i v a l e n t s h a l l b e
carried o u t .
17.2.3.5 Clearances o f h i n g e s , bearings a n d t h r u s t
bearings s h a l l b e t a k e n . U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e specified i n t h e
Manual o n Operation and Repair o f Doors i n Shell
Plating o r b y manufacturer's recommendation, t h e
m e a s u r e m e n t o f clearances o n r o - r o cargo ships m a y b e
l i m i t e d t o representative bearings w h e r e d i s m a n t l i n g i s
needed i n order t o m e a s u r e t h e clearances.
I f d i s m a n t l i n g i s carried o u t , a v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f
h i n g e p i n s a n d bearings together w i t h N D T o f t h e h i n g e
p i n s h a l l b e carried o u t .
17.2.3.6 T h e n o n - r e t u r n v a l v e s o f t h e drainage
system shall be dismantled and examined.
17.2.1 T h e special 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 as r e q u i r e d
i n 1 7 . 3 , e x a m i n a t i o n , tests a n d checks o f sufficient e x t e n t
t o 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 c o m p l i a n c e w i t h applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s ,
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 i n accor
dance w i t h t h e M a n u a l o n O p e r a t i o n a n d R e p a i r o f D o o r s
i n S h e l l P l a t i n g o r manufacturer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s a n d
t h e p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s b e i n g carried o u t at t h e d u e dates
f o r t h e five y e a r p e r i o d u n t i l t h e n e x t special s u r v e y .
17.3.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l consist o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n t o
v e r i f y , as f a r as i s practicable, that t h e b o w , side, stern
doors, r a m p s a n d i n n e r doors a r e m a i n t a i n e d i n a
satisfactory c o n d i t i o n .
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 doors 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
d o c u m e n t s a r e a v a i l a b l e o n b o a r d 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
R e p a i r o f D o o r s i n S h e l l P l a t i n g a n d a n y possible
m o d i f i c a t i o n s o f c l o s i n g a n d securing devices i n c l u d e d ;
.2 d o c u m e n t e d o p e r a t i n g procedures f o r c l o s i n g a n d
securing doors posted a t 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 repairs o f
doors i n s h e l l p l a t i n g . A t that i t s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d that
inspections i n t h e b o o k are registered p r o p e r l y b y t h e
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 performed o f the following:
structural a r r a n g e m e n t o f doors i n c l u d i n g p l a t i n g ,
secondary stiffeners, p r i m a r y structure, h i n g i n g a r m s a n d
welding;
s h e l l structure s u r r o u n d i n g t h e o p e n i n g o f t h e doors
and t h e securing, supporting a n d l o c k i n g devices
i n c l u d i n g s h e l l p l a t i n g , 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, t h r u s t bearings;
h u l l a n d d o o r side supports f o r securing, s u p p o r t i n g
a n d 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, s u p p o r t i n g a n d l o c k i n g devices s h a l l b e subject
t o close-up s u r v e y :
c y l i n d e r securing p i n s , s u p p o r t i n g brackets, back-up
brackets ( w h e r e f i t t e d ) a n d t h e i r w e l d e d connections;
h i n g e p i n s , s u p p o r t i n g brackets, back-up brackets
( w h e r e f i t t e d ) a n d t h e i r w e l d e d connections;
l o c k i n g h o o k s , securing p i n s , s u p p o r t i n g brackets,
back-up brackets (where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d
connections;
l o c k i n g p i n s , s u p p o r t i n g brackets, back-up brackets
( w h e r e f i t t e d ) a n d t h e i r w e l d e d connections;
l o c a t i n g a n d stopper devices a n d t h e i r w e l d e d
connections.
W h e n e v e r a crack i s 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 carried o u t i n t h e s u r r o u n d i n g area a n d f o r
s i m i l a r i t e m s as considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r .
17.3.4.3 M e a s u r e m e n t o f clearances.
17.3.4.3.1 Clearances o f hinges, bearings a n d t h r u s t
bearings s h a l l b e t a k e n , w h e r e n o d i s m a n t l i n g is r e q u i r e d .
W h e r e t h e f u n c t i o n test i s n o t satisfactory, d i s m a n t l i n g
m a y b e r e q u i r e d t o m e a s u r e t h e clearances. I f d i s m a n t l i n g i s carried o u t , a v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f h i n g e p i n s
a n d bearings together w i t h N D T o f t h e h i n g e p i n s h a l l b e
carried o u t . Clearances o f securing, s u p p o r t i n g a n d
l o c k i n g devices s h a l l b e measured, w h e r e i n d i c a t e d i n
the M a n u a l o n Operation and Repair o f D o o r s i n Shell
Plating.
17.3.4.4 S e a l i n g arrangement.
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 /
r u b b e r gaskets a n d r e t a i n i n g bars o r channels, i n c l u d i n g
w e l d i n g s h a l l b e carried o u t .
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17.3.4.5 D r a i n a g e arrangement.
17.3.4.5.1 A n e x a m i n a t i o n o f drainage arrangement,
i n c l u d i n g b i l g e w e l l s a n d d r a i n pipes s h a l l b e carried o u t .
17.3.4.5.2 A test 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
i n n e r a n d o u t e r doors s h a l l b e carried o u t .
17.3.4.6 F u n c t i o n test o f doors.
17.3.4.6.1 C h e c k i n g o f t h e satisfactory o p e r a t i o n o f
t h e b o w , inner, side s h e l l a n d stern doors d u r i n g a
complete opening and closing operation shall b e made,
as applicable, i n c l u d i n g :
p r o p e r w o r k i n g o f t h e h i n g i n g a r m s a n d hinges;
p r o p e r engagement o f t h e t h r u s t bearings;
device f o r l o c k i n g t h e d o o r i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n ;
securing, s u p p o r t i n g a n d l o c k i n g devices;
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
o p e n i n g / c l o s i n g s y s t e m a n d t h e securing
a n d l o c k i n g devices;
m e c h a n i c a l l o c k o f t h e securing devices;
p r o p e r l o c k i n g o f h y d r a u l i c securing devices i n t h e
e v e n t o f a loss o f t h e h y d r a u l i c f l u i d ,
according t o t h e procedure p r o v i d e d b y t h e M a n u a l
on Operation and Repair o f Doors i n Shell Plating;
correct i n d i c a t i o n o f open/closed p o s i t i o n o f doors
a n d securing / l o c k i n g devices a t
n a v i g a t i o n b r i d g e a n d o t h e r c o n t r o l stations;
e x a m i n a t i o n o f electrical e q u i p m e n t f o r o p e n i n g ,
c l o s i n g a n d securing t h e doors.
17.3.4.6.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e checked i n c l u d i n g :
i s o l a t i o n o f t h e h y d r a u l i c s e c u r i n g / l o c k i n g devices
from o t h e r h y d r a u l i c systems;
c o n f i r m a t i o n that o p e r a t i n g panels are inaccessible t o
u n a u t h o r i z e d persons;
v e r i f i c a t i o n that a n o t i c e p l a t e g i v i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s t o
t h e effect t h a t a l l securing devices are t o b e closed a n d
l o c k e d before l e a v i n g h a r b o r i s placed a t each o p e r a t i n g
panel and supplemented b y w a r n i n g indicator lights.
17.3.4.7 F u n c t i o n test 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 satisfactory o p e r a t i o n o f
the indication and audible a l a r m o n the navigation bridge
p a n e l , according t o t h e selected f u n c t i o n "harbor/sea
v o y a g e " a n d o n t h e o p e r a t i n g p a n e l , s h a l l b e carried o u t ,
including:
p r o p e r c o n d i t i o n o f sensors a n d p r o t e c t i o n from
water, i c e f o r m a t i o n a n d m e c h a n i c a l 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 checked i n c l u d i n g :
v e r i f i c a t i o n that i t i s n o t possible t o t u r n o f f t h e
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t 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 t h e procedure p r o v i d e d b y t h e M a n u a l o n
Operation and Repair o f Doors i n Shell Plating;
c o n f i r m a t i o n that p o w e r s u p p l y f o r i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m
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
p o w e r s u p p l y a n d independent o f t h e p o w e r s u p p l y f o r
o p e r a t i n g t h e doors.
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17.3.4.8 Test o f w a t e r leakage detection s y s t e m .

17.3.4.8.1 T h e w a t e r leakage detection s y s t e m s h a l l
be tested i n c l u d i n g proper audible a l a r m o n t h e
navigation bridge panel a n d o n the engine control r o o m
p a n e l , according t o t h e procedure p r o v i d e d b y t h e
Manual o n Operation and Repair o f Doors i n Shell
Plating.
17.3.4.9 Test 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 .
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
b e tested i n c l u d i n g p r o p e r 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
b r i d g e m o n i t o r a n d o n t h e engine c o n t r o l r o o m m o n i t o r .
17.3.4.10 T i g h t n e s s test.
17.3.4.10.1 A hose test o r e q u i v a l e n t s h a l l b e carried
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
s h o w n satisfactory results, t h e tightness test o f s h e l l
doors o n r o - r o cargo ships n e e d n o t b e carried o u t unless
considered necessary b y t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r .
17.3.4.11 N D T a n d thickness 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
s u r v e y o r , N D T a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
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.
17.4 R E P O R T I N G
17.4.1 U p o n t h e results o f t h e s u r v e y t h e r e l e v a n t
items o f Check-list ( f o r m 6.1.01) shall be filled-in.
18 S U R V E Y S O F F I S H I N G V E S S E L S
18.1.1 A t s u r v e y s o f f i s h i n g vessels t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f Chapters 2 . 2 , 2 . 3 a n d 2 . 4 o f P a r t I I " S u r v e y Schedule
a n d Scope" a n d o f t h i s S e c t i o n s h a l l b e m e t .
18.1.2 F o r f i s h i n g vessels o v e r 3 0 m l e n g t h i t i s
necessary t o v e r i f y 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 f o r
light-weght checks o r inclining tests during the past 10 years,
as w e l l as 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 tests
o n fishing vessels o f 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d less d u r i n g t h e
last 15 years. W h e r e s u c h data are n o t a v a i l a b l e o n e s h a l l
r e q u i r e t h e 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 t h e
ship t o b e p e r f o r m e d i n accordance w i t h C h a p t e r 1.5,
Part I V "Stability" o f the Rules for the Classification and
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships. I n accordance
w i t h 1.5.5.2, 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,
l e i g h t - w e i g h t check o f fishing vessels o v e r 3 0 m l e n g t h
s h a l l b e carried o u t after 10 years i n service from t h e date
o f last i n c l i n i n g test.
I f u p o n results o f t h e l e i g h t - w e i g h t check, t h e
d e v i a t i o n s from t h e l i g h t - s h i p displacement a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l centre o f g r a v i t y d o n o t exceed t h e v a l u e s
specified i n 1.5.5.2, 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
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
t h e n t h e fishing vessel s h a l l n o t b e i n c l i n e d . N e x t l e i g h t w e i g h t check s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d a t i n t e r v a l s n o t e x ceeding five years.
Part IV. Surveys of Refrigerating Plants
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
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PLANTS
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 s u r v e y s h a l l b e h e l d i n the p o r t the ship is
at t h e m o m e n t o r i n t h e first p o r t that the ship calls at after
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 carried o u t a n accident w i t h the refrigerating plant. T h e s u r v e y is h e l d
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 t o r e v e a l failures, t o agree u p o n the scope o f w o r k
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d O t h e r A c t i v i t y o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e required t o e l i m i n a t e the consequences o f the accident a n d
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 a n d to d e t e r m i n e the p o s s i b i l i t y a n d c o n d i t i o n s t o m a i n t a i n the
class o f t h e refrigerating p l a n t o r t o p e r m i t f u r t h e r
P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " o f these R u l e s .
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 o p e r a t i o n o f a n unclassed refrigerating plant.
s u r v e y s o f ship's s t a t i o n a r y r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s w i t h
compressor-type refrigerating machines w o r k i n g w i t h
refrigerants o f G r o u p s I a n d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
1.5 S U R V E Y
P a r t " R e f r i g e r a t i n g P l a n t s " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
1.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g types 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 f o r 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 carried o u t
i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e applicable i n s t r u c t i o n s i n 2 . 2 . 1
a n n u a l s u r v e y (refer t o S e c t i o n 3 ) ;
a n d 2 . 4 . 1 o f P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule and Scope". S u r v e y
special s u r v e y (refer t o S e c t i o n 4 ) ;
c o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y s w h e n requested b y t h e s h i p o f a n unclassed refrigerating p l a n t s h a l l b e carried o u t
d u r i n g 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 o f t h e ship.
o w n e r a n d agreed u p o n w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r (refer t o 1.7);
occasional s u r v e y (refer t o 1.4, 1.8).
1.5.2 I n cases, w h i c h do n o t g i v e rise t o a n y doubts,
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 s u r v e y s o f i n d i v i d u a l c o m p o n e n t s o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ,
for s u r v e y o n b o a r d a ship f o r t h e first t i m e i s subject t o w h i c h w e r e s u r v e y e d w i t h i n 1 5 m o n t h s before t h e due
i n i t i a l s u r v e y (refer t o S e c t i o n 5 ) . T h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y date o f special survey, m a y b e t a k e n i n t o account.
serves t o ascertain that 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 f o r
classification m a y b e assigned a class o r a n unclassed
refrigerating p l a n t m a y b e i d e n t i f i e d 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
W I T H A CLASS OF ANOTHER CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
OR W I T H 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 (special a n d a n n u a l ) o f a
refrigerating plant shall b e held concurrently w i t h
1.6.1 T h e R e g i s t e r assigns a class t o a r e f r i g e r a t i n g
appropriate p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s o f t h e ship, p r o v i d e d t h e 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
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t does n o t assigned b y A C S i s n o l o n g e r v a l i d , p r o v i d e d t h e
r e q u i r e r e d u c t i o n o f i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n its s u r v e y s .
refrigerating p l a n t i s s u b m i t t e d f o r t h e i n i t i a l survey.
T h e R e g i s t e r does n o t p r o v i d e t h e e x t e n s i o n o f t e r m s 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
plant b y issuing a Classification Certificate f o r t h e
o f a n n u a l s u r v e y s o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g plant.
1.4 O c c a s i o n a l surveys a r e carried 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 .
refrigerating plant is submitted f o r survey i n a l l cases other
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 has a n A C S v a l i d
t h a n i n i t i a l a n d periodical surveys, i n c l u d i n g extension o f class, m a y b e accepted f o r classification o n c o n d i t i o n that
terms o f special survey o f a refrigerating p l a n t T h e scope t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y i n t h e 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 b e 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 s u r v e y , t h e R e g i s t e r assigns a class t o t h e
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the refrigerating p l a n t
refrigerating plant f o r a period o f validity o f t h e
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 requested b y 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 a v a i l a b l e o n b o a r d .
t h e s h i p o w n e r o r t h e u n d e r w r i t e r t o a n e x t e n t necessary
I n the Classification Certificate for the refrigerating
to f u l f i l l t h e request.
plants w i t h " P R E C O O L I N G " m a r k i n class n o t a t i o n n o t e
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 s h a l l b e entered d e t e r m i n i n g t h e c o n d i t i o n s f o r t h e cargo
before l o a d i n g o r u n l o a d i n g o f cargo s h a l l b e carried o u t c o o l i n g o n b o a r d a ship.
u p o n special request o f t h e s h i p o w n e r .
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
1.43 A s u r v e y after the accident shall b e carried o u t h o l d i n g a n A C S class a n d a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t , w h i c h
i n case d a m a g e h a s b e e n s u s t a i n e d b y t h e e n t i r e class assigned b y A C S i s suspended, t h e f o l l o w i n g
refrigerating p l a n t o r b y its separate i t e m s o f m a c h i n e r y , d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d :
1 GENERAL
254
.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 the reports o f surveyors t o A C S o n the surveys held,
dating from the latest special survey f o r the class r e n e w a l ;
3 drawings, diagrams, instructions i n accordance w i t h
the requirements o f Section 5, A p p e n d i x 1 t o these R u l e s .
I f the above documents are not submitted b y the
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 t h e r e q u i r e d i n f o r m a t i o n i s s u b m i t t e d t o
the Register at the initial survey.
1.6.4 F o r classification 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 t h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d .
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 t h e
scope o f a n n u a l survey. I f a p l a n t has n o v a l i d class, t h e
s u r v e y o r m a y decide t o e x t e n d t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y t o t h e
scope o f special s u r v e y .
1.7 C O N T I N U O U S S U R V E Y
1.7.1 W h e n requested b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d agreed

u p o n w i t h t h e Register, special s u r v e y s f o r class r e n e w a l
or identification o f a possibility t o renew the right for
safe o p e r a t i o n o f a n unclassed r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t m a y be
replaced b y c o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g plant.
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
f o r class r e n e w a l is s u b d i v i d e d i n t o separate s u r v e y s h e l d
annually; t h e w h o l e cycle o f t h e survey shall b e
c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n a p e r i o d , f o r w h i c h t h e class i s
assigned o r r e n e w e d , o r w i t h i n t h e p e r i o d b e t w e e n
special s u r v e y s o f a n unclassed r e f r i g e r a t i n g 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 case o f s u s p e n s i o n , t h e class o f a

refrigerating p l a n t m a y b e reinstated, a t t h e request o f
t h e s h i p o w n e r , u p o n t h e satisfactory results o f occasional
s u r v e y carried o u t i n t h e scope o f special s u r v e y .
1.8.2 A t t h e request 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 r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t , w h i c h has n o t b e e n
s u b m i t t e d f o r a prescribed p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y 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 be a l l o w e d
after a n occasional s u r v e y i n t h e scope o f n o t less t h a n
overdued survey.
2 PROCEDURE AND SCOPE

OF PERIODICAL SURVEYS
2.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d scope o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s a n d
i n t e r v a l s 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.
2.2 T h e scope o f separate e x a m i n a t i o n s , m e a s u r e m e n t s , c h e c k i n g a n d testing specified i n T a b l e 2.1 s h a l l

be decided b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r based o n t h e
r e l e v a n t chapters o f t h i s 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 replacements made.
3 ANNUAL SURVEY
3.1 G E N E R A L
3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y f o r class m a i n t e n a n c e o f a
classed 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
operation o f a n unclassed refrigerating plant shall
ascertain that t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t meets t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r 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 degree a n d t o check t h e
o p e r a t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y a n d arrangements c o v e r e d b y t h e
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
c o n d i t i o n 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
t h e s u r v e y o r gets t h e necessary i n f o r m a t i o n w h e t h e r o r
n o t there h a v e b e e n a n y faults i n t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
p l a n t since t h e date o f t h e 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 e x t e n d i n g t h e m i n i m u m scope
o f t h e s u r v e y specified i n Chapters 3.2 t o 3.7, i n c l u d i n g
o p e n i n g - u p a n d m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r m o r e detailed survey.
3.2 S U R V E Y O F M A C H I N E R Y
3.2.1 R e f r i g e r a n t compressors, p u m p s , fans, t h e i r

p r i m e m o v e r s , a u t o m a t i o n devices 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 i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h T a b l e 2.1.
B e f o r e o p e r a t i o n a l testing, t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l v e r i f y ,
u s i n g ship d o c u m e n t s , satisfactory c o n d i t i o n o f i n s u l a t i o n o f electrical e q u i p m e n t ; i f there a r e 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 t h e
s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e r e q u i r e d . Special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e
g i v e n t o v e r i f i c a t i o n o f i n s u l a t i o n resistance o f t h e
c a b l i n g , electric w i r i n g a n d electrical e q u i p m e n t i n
dangerous a n d h u m i d areas.
Safety v a l v e s o f t h e compressors s h a l l b e checked
f o r correct a d j u s t m e n t a n d t i g h t f i t t i n g .
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, A N D PRESSURE VESSELS
AS W E L L AS COOLING APPLIANCES
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pressure vessels as w e l l as c o o l i n g appliances s h a l l b e
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T h e surveyor shall verify reliable attachment o f t h e
MACHINERY ROOM, REFRIGERANT STORE ROOMS,
PROCESS EQUIPMENT ROOMS
e q u i p m e n t , t i g h t n e s s o f j o i n t s , absence o f v i s i b l e
damages a n d intense v i b r a t i o n . T h e safety v a l v e s o f
refrigerant heat exchangers a n d pressure vessels w o r k i n g
3.6.1 E x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f the spaces shall b e
u n d e r refrigerant pressure s h a l l b e checked f o r correct carried out. T o be checked are emergency exits, absence o f
adjustment a n d t i g h t fitting (refer t o 3 . 4 . 2 ) .
obstacles, w h i c h b l o c k escape routes, i n u m i n a t i o n o f exits,
opening a n d closing o f doors and hatch covers from outside
and inside o f the spaces, start/stop o f v e n t i l a t i o n a n d waterscreen systems from outside a n d inside, tightness o f closing
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
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, drainage s y s t e m o f spaces, c o n d i t i o n o f spaces.
3.4.1 F i t t i n g s , pipes a n d a i r ducts s h a l l be e x a m i n e d Proper securing o f non-stationary refrigerant cylinders f o r
c o n c u r r e n t l y w i t h o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f appropriate s t o r m conditions shall b e checked.
m a c h i n e r y a n d systems i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h T a b l e 2.1.
3.6.2 C o n d i t i o n o f t h e refrigerated space i n s u l a t i o n
F i t t i n g s a n d pipes o f t h e refrigerant, w a t e r c o o l i n g , s h a l l b e checked: absence o f p h y s i c a l damages, e x c o o l i n g m e d i u m , a i r d u c t s , v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m o f cessive m o i s t u r e content. I f i n s u l a t i o n has b e e n repaired
refrigerated spaces, freezing apparatuses and refrigerating b e t w e e n t w o s u r v e y s , t h e s u r v e y o r v e r i f i e s w o r k m a n s h i p
m a c h i n e r y r o o m s , water-screen a n d d r y i n g systems as a n d t h e m a t e r i a l s used.
w e l l as b i l g e systems s h a l l b e checked. 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 fittings a n d j o i n t s are t i g h t , there are n o
v i s i b l e damages, a n d pipes are p r o p e r l y supported. T h e
3.7 O P E R A T I O N A L T E S T I N G
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 a t
p e r i o d i c a l d o c k i n g s o f t h e ship.
3.4.2 T h e adjustment o f safety valves o f pressure
3.7.1 O p e r a t i o n a l testing o f classed r e f r i g e r a t i n g
vessels a n d apparatus shall be n o r m a l l y checked at a special plants i s carried o u t t o ascertain t h a t t h e y are fit f o r safe
test bench, u s i n g air o r inert gas as a w o r k i n g m e d i u m .
o p e r a t i o n a n d capable t o m a i n t a i n specified temperatures
T i g h t c l o s i n g o f a safety v a l v e s h a l l b e checked i n refrigerated spaces, freezing apparatuses a n d o t h e r
a g a i n u n d e r w a t e r b y r a i s i n g a pressure u p t o t h e design c o o l i n g arrangements, t o p r o v i d e t h e specified t i m e o f
t h e freezing c y c l e i n freezing apparatus, t o ascertain that
pressure after v a l v e c l o s i n g u p o n its a c t u a t i o n .
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 i n s u l a t i o n o f t h e refrigerated spaces i s efficient.
checked f o r absence o f p h y s i c a l d a m a g e a n d excessive
3.7.2 O p e r a t i o n a l testing o f unclassed r e f r i g e r a t i n g
m o i s t u r e content.
plants i s carried o u t t o ascertain that t h e i r c o m p o n e n t s
affecting safe n a v i g a t i o n o f t h e ship a n d safety o f l i f e a t
sea are 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 testing o f classed r e f r i g e r a t i n g
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
plants i s carried o u t w i t h refrigerated spaces e m p t y . T h e
INSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOMATION DEVICES
R e g i s t e r m a y test t h e 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
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 tested (calibrated) b y 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
c o m p e t e n t o r g a n i z a t i o n s i n accordance w i t h S e c t i o n 5 , m a i n t a i n t h e specified temperatures i n refrigerated spaces
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 G u i d e l i n e s . I n s t r u m e n t o r safety o f its o p e r a t i o n .
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
3.7.4 W h e n a refrigerating plant is operationally tested,
v a l u e s o f t h e parameters m e a s u r e d s h a l l b e displayed.
tightness o f the refrigerant system shall be checked.
3.5.2 A d j u s t m e n t parameters o f r e g u l a t i n g devices o f
3.7.5 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y o f unclassed r e f r i g e r a t i n g
t h e refrigerant, 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 p l a n t o p e r a t i o n a l testing a n d e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e
systems, a u t o m a t e d p r o t e c t i o n o f compressors s h a l l b e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s s h a l l b e carried o u t :
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 2.1.
compressors, heat exchangers a n d o t h e r apparatus,
A u d i b l e a l a r m s a n d v i s i b l e i n d i c a t i o n a t t h e c o n t r o l and vessels under refrigerant pressure, freezing a n d c o o l i n g
s t a t i o n u p o n o p e r a t i o n o f p r o t e c t i o n devices s h a l l b e apparatus w i t h direct e x p a n s i o n o f refrigerant together
w i t h fittings a n d refrigerant p i p i n g , as w e l l as a u t o m a t i c
checked c o n c u r r e n t l y .
F o r a u t o m a t e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g plants w i t h u n a t t e n d e d safety devices;
operation, indication o n machinery operation a n d
water-screen systems o f spaces o f a m m o n i a r e f r i g stoppage, i n d i c a t i o n o f t e m p e r a t u r e i n refrigerated spaces erating m a c h i n e r y ;
a n d a l a r m s i n case o f t e m p e r a t u r e v a r i a t i o n from t h e
r e m o t e s w i t c h i n g - o f f o f t h e m a i n l i g h t i n g o f spaces
specified v a l u e s h a l l b e a d d i t i o n a l l y checked.
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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b i l g e systems o f a m m o n i a r e f r i g e r a t i n g m a c h i n e r y
rooms;
emergency remote switching-on o f the ventilation
a n d reserve l i g h t i n g o f spaces o f a m m o n i a r e f r i g e r a t i n g
machinery;
refrigerant e m e r g e n c y d r a i n s y s t e m ( d r a i n capacity
o f c o m m o n p i p i n g shall b e tested b y means o f
compressed a i r o r steam, a n d t h e tightness o f e m e r g e n c y
refrigerant d r a i n v a l v e s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d ) .
3.7.6 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s a classed 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 o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested. T h e d u r a t i o n o f t h e p l a n t
o p e r a t i o n s h a l l b e specified b y t h e s u r v e y o r . U p o n
c o m p l e t i o n o f w o r k i n g m o d e , t h e r e m o v a l o f s n o w coat
( d e f r o s t i n g ) o f c o o l i n g arrangements s h a l l b e checked.
I n a d d i t i o n t o 3.7.5, a l l c o o l i n g devices, p r i m e m o v e r s o f
m a c h i n e r y , c o o l i n g w a t e r a n d c o o l i n g m e d i u m systems,
v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m o f refrigerated spaces, r e m o t e t e m perature i n d i c a t i o n a n d a l a r m s f o r refrigerated spaces,
a u t o m a t i c r e g u l a t i o n devices o f t h e refrigerant, c o o l i n g
w a t e r a n d c o o l i n g m e d i u m systems s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested. M a i n electrical p o w e r sources f o r t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g
p l a n t , w a r n i n g s i g n a l " M a n - i n - e n c l o s e d space!" s h a l l b e
also o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
3.8 T E S T S
3 . 8 . 1 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s t h e tightness o f refrigerant
s y s t e m o f t h e w h o l e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t is v e r i f i e d b y l e a k
detector. 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 i t e m s o f m a c h i n e r y , pressure vessels,
apparatus o r parts o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t o r systems
a n d t h e p l a n t as a w h o l e as described i n C h a p t e r 4.8 s h a l l
b e carried o u t . S u c h tests s h a l l b e conducted d u r i n g
repairs, w h i c h r e q u i r e testing f o r strength a n d tightness,
a n d w h e n substantial w e a r a n d leaks i n j o i n t s a n d fittings
o f t h e refrigerant, c o o l i n g w a t e r a n d c o o l i n g m e d i u m
systems are f o u n d , as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r .
4 SPECIAL SURVEY
4.1 G E N E R A L
opening-up, 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 against
those described i n Chapters 4 . 2 t o 4 . 6 m a y b e a l l o w e d
b y t h e s u r v e y o r o n agreement w i t h t h e P S B r a n c h O f f i c e .
S u c h r e d u c t i o n m a y b e j u s t i f i e d b y d o c u m e n t e d traceability o f maintenance, opening-up, examinations a n d
m e a s u r e m e n t s as prescribed b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d
t h e i r satisfactory results. T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l v e r i f y that
entries m a d e i n t h e d o c u m e n t s a r e consistent w i t h t h e
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e i t e m s as t h e s u r v e y results s h o w .
4.1.3 U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f close-up s u r v e y o f i t e 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 as described i n Chapters 4 . 2
t o 4 . 6 t h e entire p l a n t is subject t o a v a c u u m - t i g h t test f o r
tightness a n d i n t e g r i t y i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 4 . 8 . 4 .
4.2 S U R V E Y O F M A C H I N E R Y
4 . 2 . 1 A t s u r v e y refrigerant compressor parts w i t h

necessary o p e n i n g - u p a n d d i s m a n t l i n g t o v e r i f y t h e i r
c o n d i t i o n a n d w e a r as described i n T a b l e 2 . 1 s h a l l b e
examined. A f t e r re-assembly compressors shall b e
p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested f o r tightness. T h e l i s t o f t h e parts
t o b e e x a m i n e d a n d frequency o f e x a m i n a t i o n s a r e
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, refer t o 4 . 8 . 4 .
4.2.2 Parts 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
p u m p s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d w i t h necessary o p e n i n g - u p a n d
d i s m a n t l i n g , as w e l l as f a n parts s h a l l 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 compressors, p u m p s , fans
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 generators s u p p l y i n g electrical
energy t o the refrigerating plant shall b e examined, for
w h i c h p u r p o s e 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 o p e n i n g - u p a n d d i s m a n t l i n g .
4.2.5 A t close-up s u r v e y s referred t o i n 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4.2.3
t h e applicable p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e r e l e v a n t sections o f these
R u l e s s h a l l b e considered.
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, A N D COOLING APPLIANCES
4 . 3 . 1 R e f r i g e r a n t heat exchangers a n d pressure

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 (as far as practic4 . 1 . 1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r class r e n e w a l o r f o r able) a n d p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
c o n f i r m a t i o n o f safety o f a n unclassed r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t T a b l e 2 . 1 .
is a i m e d t o ascertain that t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
F r e e z i n g a n d o t h e r apparatus w i t h refrigerant direct
refrigerating p l a n t meets 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 e x p a n s i o n are subject t o p n e u m a t i c testing.
for the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
T h e frequency o f examinations a n d tests is g i v e n
Ships a n d a d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e Register.
i n Table 2 . 1 , test requirements are described i n Chapter 4.8.
4.1.2 A t special 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
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 vessels a n d apparatus
s u r v e y s described i n S e c t i o n 3 a n d a d d i t i o n a l s u r v e y s , a n d r e s i d u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f t h e i r h u l l s s h a l l ,
e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d tests, t h e scope o f w h i c h i s g i v e n i n i f necessary, b e p e r f o r m e d w i t h p a r t i c u l a r lengths o f
Chapters 4.2 t o 4.6 shall b e carried o u t T h e reduction o f i n s u l a t i o n b e i n g r e m o v e d at t h e s u r v e y o r ' s d i r e c t i o n .
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4.7 O P E R A T I O N A L T E S T I N G
4 . 4 . 1 F i t t i n g s a n d p i p i n g systems o f t h e refrigerant,
c o o l i n g w a t e r , 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, f r e e z i n g
apparatuses a n d 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 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 i n accordance w i t h T a b l e 2 . 1 .
R e f r i g e r a n t p i p i n g systems s h a l l b e p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested
a n d that o f c o o l i n g m e d i u m s h a l l be h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested
f o r tightness i n o p e r a t i o n 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 ; t h e
tests are described i n S e c t i o n 1 2 , P a r t " R e f r i g e r a t i n g
Plants" o f the Rules for the Classification and Construc
tion o f Sea-Going Ships. D u r i n g survey, condition o f air
duct a n d p i p i n g i n s u l a t i o n (refer also t o 3 . 4 . 1 ) s h a l l b e
checked, a i r tightness o f a i r ducts i n n o n - r e f r i g e r a t e d
spaces s h a l l b e checked. I n s u l a t e d lengths o f a i r pipes
shall b e examined w i t h the insulation removed, i f they
w e r e i n s t a l l e d m o r e t h a n 10 years ago.
4.7.1 T h e scope o f operational testing o f a n

unclassed r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a t special s u r v e y s h a l l b e
i n accordance w i t h 3.7.5.
4.7.2 A t special s u r v e y s o f a classed r e f r i g e r a t i n g
p l a n t o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f t h e p l a n t s h a l l b e carried o u t
t o check d e v e l o p m e n t a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e specified
temperatures i n refrigerated spaces, freezing apparatuses
chambers a n d o t h e r c o o l i n g devices.
D u r i n g testing, t h e t e m p e r a t u r e 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 s p e c i f i e d
t e m p e r a t u r e a n d m a i n t a i n e d f o r 1 6 h . I n t h e course o f
m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h i s temperature, o p e r a t i o n o f standby
refrigerating m a c h i n e s , compressors a n d p u m p s s h a l l b e
checked; standby e q u i p m e n t s h a l l operate f o r 6 h instead
o f the m a i n equipment.
Operation o f automatic control and 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, s h a l l
be tested.
T h e accuracy o f t h e specified t e m p e r a t u r e m a i n
t e n a n c e i n r e f r i g e r a t e d c a r g o spaces ( i n c l u d i n g a
t e m p e r a t u r e difference i n v a r i o u s p o i n t s o f t h e cargo
space v o l u m e ) s h a l l b e i n l i n e w i t h t e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e
m e n t s f o r t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t depending o n p a r t i c u l a r
types o f t h e cargoes carried. W h e r e there a r e n o s u c h
r e q u i r e m e n t s t h e accuracy o f t h e specified t e m p e r a t u r e
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 change 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 after 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
c o m p l e t i o n o f o p e r a t i o n a l testing, 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 stopped a n d a t e m p e r a t u r e rise i n s i d e refrigerated
spaces, a m b i e n t air, 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
carried o u t e v e r y h o u r d u r i n g 12 h .
T h e t i m e f o r r e a c h i n g t h e l o w e s t specified a i r
temperatures i n c o o l e d cargo spaces s h a l l be d e t e r m i n e d ,
w i t h m e a s u r i n g t h e m e a n a i r a n d sea w a t e r temperatures.
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 ,
A L A R M AND WARNING SYSTEMS,
AND REFRIGERATING PLANT AUTOMATION DEVICES
4 . 5 . 1 T h e scope o f s u r v e y i s g i v e n i n C h a p t e r 3.5;
t h e frequency o f s u r v e y i s s h o w n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 .
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
AND THEIR INSULATION, REFRIGERATING MACHINERY
ROOM, REFRIGERANT STORE ROOMS,
PROCESS EQUIPMENT R O O M S
4 . 6 . 1 S u r v e y o f t h e a b o v e spaces s h a l l b e carried o u t
i n compliance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
W h e n a m m o n i a refrigerating machinery rooms and
a m m o n i a storerooms are examined, attention shall be
g i v e n t o detection o f gastightness failures. F o r close-up
s u r v e y o f t h e i n s u l a t i o n - r e f r i g e r a t e d cargo spaces s h a l l be
t h o r o u g h l y cleaned a n d v e n t i l a t e d , a l l detachable boards
shall b e removed.
4.8 T E S T S
D u r i n g survey, the condition o f the insulation shall
b e checked t o ensure t h a t i t i s n o t d a m a g e d o r i t s
m o i s t u r e content i s n o t t o o h i g h .
4.8.1 Tests o f the refrigerating plant and its components
W h e r e necessary, t h e i n s u l a t i o n s h a l l b e l o c a l l y shall be carried out i n the presence o f the surveyor.
opened u p o r samples s h a l l b e cut b y d r i l l i n g t h e m o u t .
4.8.2 T h e necessity o f appropriate p e r i o d i c a l tests i s
T i g h t n e s s o f closure o f hatches, doors a n d v e n t i l a specified i n Sections 3 t o 5 .
t i o n ducts s h a l l 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 12, P a r t
"Refrigerating Plants" o f the Rules 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.
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 test, t h e f o l l o w i n g
i n s t r u c t i o n s s h a l l b e considered:
.1 p n e u m a t i c tests s h a l l b e carried o u t b y d r y air,
carbon dioxide or nitrogen;
.2 i n t h e course o f t h e tests t h e e n t i r e s y s t e m d u r i n g
18 h 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 hour. A pressure d r o p d u r i n g t h e first s i x
h o u r s s h a l l n o t exceed 2 p e r cent. D u r i n g r e m a i n i n g
12 h t h e pressure s h a l l n o t change, p r o v i d e d t h e a m b i e n t
t e m p e r a t u r e r e m a i n s constant; o t h e r w i s e a r e c a l c u l a t i o n
s h a l l b e m a d e (refer t o 2 . 5 . 5 . 1 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 Guidelines);
.3 o n l y f o r refrigerants o f G r o u p I after testing t h e
s y s t e m s h a l l b e drained. Special a t t e n t i o n s h a l l be g i v e n
t o drainage o f p i p i n g , apparatus a n d refrigerant c y l i n d e r s .
T h e refrigerant s y s t e m s h a l l 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 . 1 4 , P a r t " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines);
.4 after t h e s y s t e m has b e e n filled w i t h a refrigerant
a l l j o i n t s a n d fittings s h a l l b e tested f o r tightness.
5.3 A t i n i t i a l survey, t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n 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 classed r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ,
t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l e n s u r e t h a t t h e tests o f t h e
refrigerating p l a n t i n o p e r a t i o n are carried o u t t o ensure
m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e l o w e s t specified temperatures i n t h e
refrigerated spaces a t a m b i e n t temperatures correspond
i n g t o t h e d e s i g n c o n d i t i o n s f o r t h e p a r t i c u l a r area o f
n a v i g a t i o n . D u r i n g tests t h e general w o r k i n g capacity o f
elements used according t o t h e i r 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 t h e 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 a t a i r a n d sea w a t e r temperatures l o w e r t h a n
those c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e design c o n d i t i o n s , m a i n t e
n a n c e o f t h e l o w e s t specified temperatures u n d e r design
condition shall be confirmed b y the shipowner b y means
o f a c a l c u l a t i o n m a d e according t o a procedure a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register, based o n t h e results o f t h e tests.
M a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e specified temperatures u n d e r actual
o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s i n t h e p a r t i c u l a r 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 b e made b y t h e surveyor,
u s i n g r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t l o g b o o k records n o t later t h a n
at t h e first a n n u a l s u r v e y .
5 INITIAL SURVEY
A t initial survey o f classed refrigerating plant o f fishing
vessels, i n addition t o the above tests, capability o f the plant
5.1 T h e scope o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y i s decided b y t h e to develop the specified temperatures i n freezing appara
R e g i s t e r i n each p a r t i c u l a r case i n accordance w i t h tuses shall b e checked, capacity a n d fish product freezing
T a b l e 2 . 1 as f o r a n appropriate special s u r v e y depending cycle i n freezing apparatus shall be determined.
o n t h e a g e o f ship a n d t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
T h e scope o f o p e r a t i o n a l testing a t i n i t i a l 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 a n d i t s m a c h i n e r y ; devices a n d 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 that
c o m p o n e n t s (refer t o 1.6.2).
at special s u r v e y o f classed r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t (refer
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 t o 4 . 7 . 2 ) , except f o r t h e cases i n d i c a t e d i n 1.6.2.
Table 2 . 1 , at initial survey o f the refrigerating plant
c o m p l i a n c e o f t h e design, a r r a n g e m e n t a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n o f
m a c h i n e r y , apparatus, pressure vessels a n d o t h e r i t e m s o f
6 ASSESSMENT
technical supervision, equipment o f refrigerating m a
OF T H E TECHNICAL CONDITION
c h i n e r y r o o m s , refrigerant store r o o m s , process r e q u i p ment rooms a n d electrical equipment w i t h t h e
requirements o f the Rules for t h e Classification a n d
6.1 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r assessment o f t h e
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships shall be verified.
technical condition are given i n Section 5, Part I
F o r classed r e f r i g e r a t i n g plants, capacity a n d cycle " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " .
d u r a t i o n i n t h e freezing apparatus as w e l l as c o m p l i a n c e
6.2 T h e assessment 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
o f t h e 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 refrigerating p l a n t is based o n t h e results o f t h e survey,
w i t h 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 f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n u s i n g records o f t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n 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 s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d .
wear, damages a n d defects r e v e a l e d i n t h e course 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 i t e m s o f s u p e r v i s i o n i s o p e r a t i o n as w e l l as repairs a n d replacements i n d i c a t e d i n
assessed based o n t h e s u r v e y results, h a v i n g regard t o t h e ship d o c u m e n t s ( c o n d i t i o n assessment records, ship
p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r l i m i t s specified b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f reports, e n g i n e l o g b o o k s , etc.).
t h e i t e m s , assessment o f t h e c o n d i t i o n a t t h e p r e v i o u s
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 defects o f
survey and provisions o f Section 6.
structures, assemblies a n d c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l b e i n l i n e
w i t h t h e manufacturer's i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d certificates as
w e l l as 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 .
V i b r a t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y a n d heat exchangers based

o n measurement results is evaluated according t o
v i b r a t i o n standards g i v e n i n t h e R u l e s f o r t h e Classifica
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.
6.4 I n assessing t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y
a n d electrical e q u i p m e n t i t e m s , w h i c h a r e parts o f t h e
refrigerating p l a n t a n d n o t c o v e r e d b y t h i s S e c t i o n , t h e
r e l e v a n t p r o v i s i o n s o f 2 . 4 . 5 , P a r t " S u r v e y Schedule
a n d S c o p e " s h a l l b e considered.
6.5 W h e r e h a z a r d o u s defects e x c e e d i n g a l l o w a b l e
l i m i t s a r e revealed d u r i n g t h e survey, assemblies a n d
c o m p o n e n t s o f t h e refrigerating p l a n t s h a l l be repaired o r
replaced. R e f e r r e d t o such defects m a y b e damages,
w e a r s a n d failures indicated i n 2 . 4 . 5 , P a r t I I " S u r v e y
6.6 W h e r e wear, damages o r defects o f m a c h i n e r y
a n d electrical e q u i p m e n t c o m p o n e n t s h a z a r d o u s f o r
n a v i g a t i o n o r safety o f l i f e a t sea 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 refrigerating p l a n t , t h e i t e m s h a l l b e
considered u n f i t f o r service, a n d its f u r t h e r use s h a l l b e
f o r b i d d e n u n t i l t h e defect is rectified.
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A possibility o f temporary operation o f t h e

refrigerating p l a n t w i t h certain restrictions 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 each p a r t i c u l a r
case.
W h e n i t i s f o u n d d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n a l testing that
v i b r a t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y o r heat exchangers exceeds t h e
specified l i m i t s (refer t o 6 . 3 ) , a r r a n g e m e n t s s h a l l be m a d e
t o reduce v i b r a t i o n .
6.7 W h e n i t is f o u n d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y a n d testing o f
t h e classed refrigerating p l a n t t h a t 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 m a c h i n e s o r i n s u l a t i o n o f refrigerated
spaces d o e s n o t a l l o w t o m a i n t a i n t h e s p e c i f i e d
temperatures i n t h e refrigerated spaces, freezing c h a m
bers a n d i n o t h e r c o o l i n g devices, t h e class o f t h e
refrigerating p l a n t s h a l l b e w i t h d r a w n . I n t h i s case, t h e
class o f t h e refrigerating p l a n t m a y b e m a i n t a i n e d f o r
o t h e r temperatures i n refrigerated spaces as d e t e r m i n e d
i n t h e course o f t h e r m a l tests, 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 refrigerating p l a n t i t e m s i s n o t h a z a r d o u s f o r ship
n a v i g a t i o n a n d safety o f l i f e a t sea.
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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 t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n necessary t o v e r i f y c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
t e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d p r o v i s i o n o f appropriate
indices a n d characteristics r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships at
i n i t i a l 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 t h e
Register or A C S I A C S member.
T h e list includes constructio
n documentation issued t o the 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 t h e r e q u i r e d t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n
m a y b e reduced (except f o r m a n d a t o r y d o c u m e n t a t i o n
required b y t h e Rules f o r t h e 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 S h i p s ) i n case d o c u m e n t a t i o n
o f classification 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 s h i p yards ( m a n u f a c t u r e r s ) i s a v a i l a b l e , w h i c h c o n f i r m s t h e
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e t e c h n i c a l r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e 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 t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t , p r o v i d e d t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n s u b m i t t e d contains a l l i n f o r m a t i o n r e q u i r e d f o r
issuing the Register documents.
I n case o f alterations a n d replacements o f h u l l
structures, i t e m s o f m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n , r e f r i g e r a t i n g
p l a n t a n d e q u i p m e n t , t h e scope o f t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n t o
b e s u b m i t t e d s h a l l b e consistent w i t h t h e scope o f
alterations a n d replacements m a d e .
Acceptance d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h P a r t I
"General Regulations for Technical Supervision" o f the
Rules for Technical Supervision during Construction o f
Ships a n d M a n u f a c t u r e o f M a t e r i a l s a n d P r o d u c t s f o r
Ships shall b e submitted f o r n e w l y installed items
produced under the Register technical supervision.
C a l c u l a t i o n s necessary f o r v e r i f i c a t i o n o f c o m p l i ance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e rules m a y b e requested
b y the surveyor, i f the documentation submitted is not
sufficient t o v e r i f y i t .
W h e n t h e s h i p o w n e r cannot s u b m i t s o m e o f the
documentation indicated i n the list, h e shall ensure that the
necessary i n f o r m a t i o n is available f o r the s u r v e y o r at initial
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 documents t o c o n f i r m that
the required tests have been carried o u t are n o t available,
items shall be subjected t o the appropriate tests.
R e d u c t i o n o r a l t e r a t i o n o f t h e scope o f ship t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e 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 each p a r t i c u l a r case.
DOCUMENTATION
1 SHIP GENERAL DOCUMENTATION:
1.1 ship specification ( m a y b e s u b m i t t e d i n separate

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 (based o n
strength c o n d i t i o n s ) ;
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 s o l i d ballast s t o w a g e
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 ship a n d
compartment schematic drawing, w h i c h shows a l l
w a t e r t i g h t decks, t a n k s a n d enclosures w i t h i n d i c a t i o n
o f types o f c l o s i n g appliances, t h e i r d r i v e s a n d fittings
for equalizing heel and trim;
1.5 b u l k cargo 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 SeaG o i n g S h i p s ( i f specially requested b y t h e s u r v e y o r ) ;
1.8 freeboard c a l c u l a t i o n ( i f specially requested b y
the surveyor);
1.9 general 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 list 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 t h e i r 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 Test R e p o r t ;
1.14 capacity 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 Stability.
2 DOCUMENTATION O N SHIP HULL:
2 . 1 h u l l specification ( m a y b e s u b m i t t e d 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 ) ;
2 . 2 d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f h u l l scantlings, l o n g i t u d i n a l a n d
l o c a l strength a n d a l l o w a b l e d e c k l o a d calculations
( i f specially requested b y t h e s u r v e y o r ) ;
2.3 h u l l d r a w i n g s :
2.3.1 midship section plan;
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 , decks a n d
p l a t f o r m s , d o u b l e b o t t o m , superstructures a n d deckhouses);
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 plastic
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 v a r i a b l e
thickness);
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2.3.4 transverse 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 stems, p r o p e l l e r brackets 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 seatings a n d b o i l e r
bearings w i t h b o t t o m structure u n d e r n e a t h ;
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 ship ends.
3 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O NSHIP E Q U I P M E N T A N D OUTFIT:
3.1 s p e c i f i c a t i o n o n ship e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t ( m a y
b e s u b m i t t e d 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
appliances 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 b u l k h e a d s :
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 b u l k h e a d s w i t h
i n d i c a t i o n o f c o a m i n g h e i g h t s a n d design o f c l o s i n g
appliances, r e m o t e d r i v e s f o r c l o s i n g appliances a n d
d r i v e c o n t r o l 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 casings,
c o m p a n i o n w a y s , side p o r t s , cargo hatches a n d w a t e r t i g h t
doors i n b u l k h e a d s ( m a y b e s u b m i t t e d w i t h i n t h e h u l l
d r a w i n g s , refer t o 2.3 o f t h i s 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 appliances
3.3 steering gear d o c u m e n t a t i o n :
3.3.1 steering gear 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 parts;
3.3.3 s t r e n g t h calculations o f essential c o m p o n e n t s
o f t h e r u d d e r 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 arrangement:
general a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n o f a n c h o r 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 arrangement:
general a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n 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 arrangement:
general a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n 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 masts a n d rigging:
m a s t d r a w i n g s w i t h s p e c i f i c a t i o n o f ropes a n d l o o s e
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
cargo separation (refer also 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
t h e i r 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 passenger p r o t e c tion:
general a r r a n g e m e n t plans o f g a n g w a y s a n d u n d e r
deck passages; h a n d r a i l s o n w e a t h e r decks, p l a t f o r m s
a n d g a n g w a y s , grab r a i l s a n d g u a r d r a i l s o n deck t i m b e r
cargo;
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3.10 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s h i p spaces ( r e f e r a l s o
t o 3.12.2 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) :
general a r r a n g e m e n t plans o f ship spaces a n d e x i t s
there from ( m a y b e s h o w n o n ship general a r r a n g e m e n t
p l a n , refer t o 1.9 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.11 documentation o n securing devices f o r containers:
3.11.1 d r a w i n g o f containers s t o w i n g a n d securing;
3.11.2 certificates issued b y t h e R e g i s t e r o r a
classification s o c i e t y r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r 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
t h e specification, refer t o 3.1 o f t h i s 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
e m e r g e n c y stations;
3.13 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n fire 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 fire 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 t h e i r c o m b u s t i b i l i t y , c l o s i n g appliances
f o r openings i n f i r e - r e s i s t i n g a n d fire-retarding d i v i s i o n s ,
closures o f doors, casings, v e n t i l a t i o n ducts, r i n g spaces
o f f u n n e l s , s k y l i g h t s a n d o t h e r o p e n i n g s 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 systems (descript i o n m a y b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e specification, refer t o 3.1 o f
this A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.13.2 general a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n o f ship spaces w i t h
i n d i c a t i o n o f f i r e - r e s i s t i n g a n d fire-retarding d i v i s i o n s ,
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 e m e r g e n c y e x i t s ; f o r passenger ships a n d
ships a s s i m i l a t e d t o passenger ships m a i n v e r t i c a l z o n e
subdivision drawings;
3.13.3 basic diagrams o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g systems;
3.13.4 basic d i a g r a m s o f fire a l a r m a n d d e t e c t i o n
systems;
3.13.5 list 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 plans e x h i b i t e d i n t h e m a i n fire c o n t r o l
station, w h e e l h o u s e a n d i n c o n s p i c u o u s places, refer
t o C h a p t e r 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
4 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O NM A C H I N E R Y I N S T A L L A T I O N :
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
s u b m i t t e d w i t h i n t h e general ship specification, refer
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 ,
b o i l e r s , heat exchangers a n d pressure vessels i n m a c h i n e r y 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 c o u p l i n g s :
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
a n d c o u p l i n g s w i t h necessary manufacturer's s t r u c t u r a l
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drawings. W h e r e t h e descriptions d o n o t contain

sufficient i n f o r m a t i o n , t h e f o l l o w i n g is r e q u i r e d :
4.3.1 general v i e w w i t h sections;
4.3.2 d r a w i n g s o f crankshafts a n d cargo shafts,
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
drives, a i r chargers, 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 ,
m o n i t o r i n g , a l a r m a n d p r o t e c t i o n systems;
4.3.5 d r a w i n g s o f w e l d e d parts ( 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 o t h e r 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
4.3.7 t o r s i o n a l v i b r a t i o n calculations i n t h e e n g i n e
p o w e r r e c e i v e r s y s t e m as w e l l as results o f t o r s i o n a l
v i b r a t i o n m e t e r i n g i n t h e engine shafting p r o p e l l e r
s y s t e m a n d c o n c l u s i o n o n t h e 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 t e c h n i c a l m a i n t e n a n c e a n d
r e p a i r ) c o m p i l e d o n t h e basis o f t h e manufacturers'
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s , o p e r a t i o n experience a n d t h e R e g i s t e r
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 shafting general 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 sterntube, propeller, i n t e r m e d i a t e
a n d t h r u s t 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 gear d r a w i n g ;
4.4.5 C P P s y s t e m diagrams;
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 , heat exchangers
a n d pressure vessels:
structural d r a w i n g s w i t h sections;
4.6 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n systems a n d p i p i n g :
4.6.1 diagrams o f p i p i n g systems;
4.6.2 b o t t o m a n d side 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 specification f o r ship r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ( m a y be

s u b m i t t e d w i t h i n t h e general ship specification, refer
5.2 general a r r a n g e m e n t plans o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant;
5.3 arrangement plans o f equipment i n the refrigerating
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 plans o f e q u i p m e n t i n t h e refrigerated spaces a n d t h e i r i n s u l a t i o n ;
5.5 c i r c u i t diagrams o f refrigerant, c o o l i n g m e d i u m ,
c o o l i n g w a t e r systems;
5.6 a i r c o o l i n g basic d i a g r a m ;
5.7 basic 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
t h e r m o m e t e r p i p e arrangement;
5.8 general 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 a n d t h e i r i n s u l a t i o n ;
5.8.1 f o r unclassed 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
s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n t h e scope i n d i c a t e d 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 compressors, p u m p s , fans
a n d t h e i r p r i m e m o v e r s , heat exchangers a n d o t h e r
apparatus, pressure vessels, fittings, p i p i n g systems a n d
electrical e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n t h e scope
i n d i c a t e d i n Sections 4 a n d 6 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x .
6 DOCUMENTATION ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
6.1 specification o n ship electrical 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 t h e general ship specification, refer
6.2 general a r r a n g e m e n t plans o f essential electrical
e q u i p m e n t a n d 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 from 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 ,
l i g h t i n g ( u p t o s u c t i o n s w i t c h boards) a n d n a v i g a t i o n
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 boards
a n d c o n t r o l desks;
6.5 detailed d i a g r a m s o f t h e m a i n current, e x c i t a t i o n ,
pilot, signalling, protection a n d interlocking o f the
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 connections o f ship
c o n t r o l , t e l e p h o n e c o m m u n i c a t i o n , general a l a r m s y s t e m ,
fire detection a n d fire a l a r m s y s t e m ;
6.7 d i a g r a m s o f essential electric 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 systems f o r
m a i n electric m a c h i n e s ;
6.9 p r o t e c t i v e e a r t h i n g diagrams, l i g h t n i n g conduct o r calculations f o r 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 necessary o u t p u t o f ship's electric
p o w e r plant providing the operating conditions o f the
ship ( i f s p e c i a l l y requested b y t h e s u r v e y o r ) .
7 DOCUMENTATION O N 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 systems
o f equipment and machinery (control, signalling, automation and protection);
7.2 general a r r a n g e m e n t plans 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
t h e i r l o c a t i o n plans o n b o a r d a ship;
7.3 m o u n t i n g a n d structural 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, i n s t r u m e n t s ,
as w e l l as s w i t c h b o a r d s a n d desks 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 C O N D I T I O N ,
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 on assessment of the hull
technical condition
267
General
267
Structures w i t h w e a r
268
Structures w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s
270
Structures w i t h cracks a n d ruptures
271
F l a w detection of the hull
271
General
271
272
274
Structures w i t h cracks a n d ruptures
275
S t a n d a r d s for hull with defects
276
General
276
278
282
Structures w i t h cracks
284
Structures w i t h i n t e n s i v e w e a r a n d p r o g r e s s i n g
deformations
284
Directions a n d recommendations on hull

repair
5.1 G e n e r a l
5.2 Structures w i t h w e a r
5.3 Structures w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s
5.4 Structures w i t h cracks a n d ruptures . . . .
6
Instructions on hull renovation
6.1 G e n e r a l
6.2 A p p l i c a t i o n f o r h u l l r e n o v a t i o n
6.3 I n s t r u c t i o n s o n assessment o f h u l l c o n d i t i o n
6.4 H u l l f l a w d e t e c t i o n
6.5 Standards f o r structures w i t h w e a r
6.6 Instructions and recommendations o n repairs.
6.7 Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y w i t h the Requirements
o f H u l l Structure R e n o v a t i o n Procedure . .
Appendix 2-1. R e g i s t r a t i o n f o r m s f o r m e a s u r i n g
t h e parameters o f h u l l w i t h defects . . . .
Appendix 2-2. R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o n m e a s u r e m e n t
o f / 3 0 0 p a r a m e t e r at i n d e n t a t i o n m e a s u r i n g .
Appendix 2-3. F o r m o f request f o r t h e ship's h u l l
renovation
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1 PURPOSE
1.1 A P P L I C A T I O N
1.1.7 I n s o m e cases, w h e n substantiations a p p r o v e d

b y t h e R e g i s t e r a r e a v a i l a b l e , departures f r o m 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 are p e r m i s s i b l e .
1.2
1.1.1 T h e present 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
t h e T e c h n i c a l C o n d i t i o n , R e n o v a t i o n and R e p a i r o f the
H u l l s o f Sea-Going S h i p s contain regulations f o r determ i n i n g the technical c o n d i t i o n and r e n o v a t i o n , as w e l l as
recommendations f o r repairing the hulls o f displacement
ships i n service that are subject t o the technical supervision
o f the Register.
The provisions o f the Instructions apply to the hulls,
superstructures a n d deckhouses o f steel ships and, unless
expressly p r o v i d e d o t h e r w i s e , t o superstructures a n d
deckhouses m a d e o f a l u m i n u m a l l o y s .
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 t o ships, w h i c h
purpose, d i m e n s i o n s a n d design are n o t c o v e r e d b y t h e
R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n is subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n
b y t h e 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 are based 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 b e t w e e n special s u r v e y s .
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 these
R u l e s a n d G u i d e l i n e s o n T e c h n i c a l S u p e r v i s i o n 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 t h e r e n o v a t i o n o f t h e 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 t h e 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 d e f o r m a t i o n s ;
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
f o l l o w i n g types o f w e a r :
total wear;
local wear;
pitting.
The Instructions contain t h e definitions o f t h e
f o l l o w i n g types o f l o c a l w e a r :
spot w e a r ;
linear wear;
g r o o v e 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
f o l l o w i n g types o f residual d e f o r m a t i o n s :
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 I n s t r u c t i o n s .
DEFINITIONS
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
f o l l o w i n g d e f i n i t i o n s h a v e b e e n adopted.
F r a m i n g m e m b e r is a member o f primary o r
deep f r a m i n g .
D e f l e c t i o n is t h e p e r m a n e n t d e f l e c t i o n 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 the 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 the permanent deflection o f a member
w e b area o r plate stiffener area i n w a y o f a n i n d e n t a t i o n
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-1).
R i b is a permanent deflection o f several adjacent plate
sections between framing members (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-1).
D e f e c t i s a m o d i f i c a t i o n o f d i m e n s i o n s , shape o r
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 t h e ship service.
F l a w d e t e c t i o n is a s u r v e y o f h u l l m e m b e r s i n
order t o d e t e r m i n e t h e types o f defects c o n t a i n e d t h e r e i n
that s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n s t r u m e n t a l l y a n d b y r e c o r d i n g
n u m e r i c a l parameters o f t h e 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
t h e i n i t i a l 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 o v e r l o a d i n g 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 during ship service because o f
c o r r o s i o n and/or abrasion.
G r o o v e w e a r i s a groove-shaped r e d u c t i o n 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
e x a m p l e o f g r o o v i n g c o r r o s i o n is s h o w n i n F i g . 1.2.1-4.
L i n e a r w e a r i s a plate thickness r e d u c t i o n o n t h e
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 i s a n accelerated r e d u c t i o n 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 g r o o v e , l i n e a r a n d spot wear.
T o t a l w e a r is an 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 r e d u c t i o n 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 l o c a l h u l l m e m b e r
thickness r e d u c t i o n i n t h e f o r m o f p i t s , cavities, e t c .
(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 d e f i n e d as
s h o w n i n F i g . 1.2.1-3. R e f e r also t o t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n
E d g e c o r r o s i o n is defined as l o c a l c o r r o s i o n at
t h e 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 openings. A n e x a m p l e o f edge
c o r r o s i o n is s h o w n i n F i g . 1.2.1-5.
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Deflections
A-A
3
L - = J
Ribs
Mentation
Bulge
F i g . 1.2.1-1 T y p e s o f r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s
F i g . 1.2.1-2 T y p e s o f w e a r
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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
V
Groove
dreadth]
Groove
Flatbar
F i g . 1.2.1-4 G r o o v i n g c o r r o s i o n
dreadth
stiffener
270
Attached
plating
Flatbar
Ktf
Attached
stiffener
plating
Inverted
or built-up
angle
stiffener
0,25h tf
s
0,25b
stf
stf
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 t h e
side a n d large o p e n i n g s , 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 e n s u r i n g t h e strength, r i g i d i t y a n d s t a b i l i t y o f a
plate area, w e b plate, s t m t 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 t h e 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 d e p l e t i o n o f t h e p l a s t i c i t y 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 s t r e n g t h e n i n g o f structures is s t i p u l a t e d f o r ice
n a v i g a t i o n , m o o r i n g a t sea a n d t a k i n g u p e x t r e m e
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 is a facility for measuring
t h e p a r a m e t e r s o f defects, w h i c h h a s s t a n d a r d i z e d
m e t r o l o g i c a l properties.
H i g h e r s t r e n g t h s t e e l is t h e steel w i t h y i e l d
strength exceeding 2 3 5 M P a .
S a g is t h e distance f r o m t h e p o i n t o f surface u n d e r
intact c o n d i t i o n u p t o p o i n t o f t h e s a m e surface u n d e r
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 t h e b u i l d i n g d r a w i n g s o f t h e h u l l .
R e q u i r e d t h i c k n e s s is t h e t h i c k n e s s o f a h u l l
member required b y t h e n e w l y published Rules f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n f o r a n e w ship.
C r a c k is the crippling o f the hull member during
t h e ship service because o f f a t i g u e o f t h e m a t e r i a l .
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 k n e e , bracket,
l i m i n g , plate, etc., w h i c h ensures 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 p l a t e 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 Definitions n o t included i n this Chapter shall b e
found i n the R u l e s f o r Construction and i n the present Rules.
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2 INSTRUCTIONS ON ASSESSMENT
OF T H E H U L L TECHNICAL CONDITION
2.1 G E N E R A L
2.1.1 T h i s Section provides guidance f o r assessing the

technical c o n d i t i o n o f the h u l l and its m e m b e r s proceeding
from the defects f o u n d d u r i n g the ship survey.
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 is t h e c o m p l e x o f
parameters, o n w h i c h t h e strength, r i g i d i t y a n d i n t e g r i t y
o f t h e 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
o r i g i n a t i n g a n d d e v e l o p i n g d u r i n g t h e 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 is 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 results o f c o m p a r i n g t h e p a r a m e t e r
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 t o b e f o u n d i n S e c t i o n 4. T e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s
o f t h e h u l l are established 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 c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e standards applicable t o t h e 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 " denotes the ship h u l l ,
the n u m e r i c parameters o f w h i c h members are, i n complex,
i n compliance w i t h the standards established f o r restricted
service conditions o f the ship and shortened periods between
its surveys as compared w i t h the current class stipulations;
.3 " U N 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 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 n o t i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e standards established f o r its c u r r e n t
class o r w i t h standards l i m i t e d as c o m p a r e d w i t h those
above, b y t h e service c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e ship a n d p e r i o d s
b e t w e e n its s u r v e y s .
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 s h a l l b e repaired. W h e n c a r r y i n g o u t t h e 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 is
carried o u t p e r i o d i c a l l y w i t h i n p e r i o d s a n d i n t h e scope
set d o w n b y these 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 , t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s s h a l l be checked f o r
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 2.2 t o 2.4:
plates;
girders;
welds;
riveted j o i n t s ;
c o n n e c t i n g elements;
local strengthening.
I f t h e ship l e n g t h is 6 5 m a n d a b o v e , t h e h u l l cross
section s h a l l b e also checked f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e a b o v e chapters.
T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 2.2 t o 2.4 w e r e f o r m u l a t e d f o r t h e
" 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 "
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s p r o c e e d i n g from t h e standards
established o n t h e basis o f S e c t i o n 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 f o r
w h i c h is carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4.2.3 a n d
6.5.2 t o 6.5.4 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s , s h a l l b e d r a w n u p 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 representative i n t h e f o r m o f a d o c u m e n t " M a t h e m a t i c a l
S u b s t a n t i a t i o n o f t h e Ship's H u l l P r o p e r T e c h n i c a l
Condition". T h e mathematical substantiation shall contain the f o l l o w i n g information:
m a i n particulars o f t h e ship;
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 , t h e results o f
l o n g i t u d i n a l h u l l s t r e n g t h v e r i f i c a t i o n , w h e r e necessary;
table o f h u l l m e m b e r s , w h i c h s h a l l i n c l u d e as-built
thicknesses and, w h e r e necessary, thickness r e q u i r e d b y
t h e n e w l y p u b l i s h e d R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n , factors f o r
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, r e s i d u a l thicknesses r e s u l t i n g from t o t a l
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 necessity o f r e p a i r a n d
r e p a i r procedures;
data o n t h e p i t t i n g o f h u l l m e m b e r s , w e a r o f w e l d s
a n d riveted 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 l o c a l
stiffeners, 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
r e s i d u a l thicknesses, a n d a r e s o l u t i o n c o n c e r n i n g t h e
necessity o f r e p a i r a n d r e p a i r procedures;
data o n r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s o f h u l l m e m b e r s
( i f a n y ) , n o r m a t i v e v a l u e s o f d e f o r m a t i o n parameters, a
r e s o l u t i o n c o n c e r n i n g t h e necessity o f r e p a i r a n d r e p a i r
procedures;
data o n cracks i n h u l l m e m b e r s a n d procedures f o r
t h e i r repair.
I n t h e c o m m e n t s t o t h e tables t h e 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 b e stated:
n u m b e r s o f b u i l d i n g d r a w i n g s , o n t h e 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 t h e
tables;
n u m b e r ( i f a n y ) a n d t i t l e o f d o c u m e n t ( i f a n y - refer
t o 4 . 1 . 1 1 ) w i t h t h e n a m e o f t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n responsible
f o r its d e v e l o p m e n t , o n t h e basis o f w h i c h t h e standards
f o r defective h u l l m e m b e r s are i n c l u d e d i n t h e table, as
w e l l as t h e date a n d reference n u m b e r o f t h e R e g i s t e r
a p p r o v a l letter f o r t h e d o c u m e n t ;
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
d e v e l o p m e n t , o n t h e basis o f w h i c h t h e parameters o f
defective h u l l m e m b e r s are i n c l u d e d i n t h e tables, as w e l l
as t h e date 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 d o n e , w i t h due
reference t o t h e R e g i s t e r r e p o r t c o n f i r m i n g its c o m p l e tion.
This mathematical substantiation shall be duly noted
b y R H O o r t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e a c t i n g o n its b e h a l f
w i t h a r e l e v a n t stamp p u t o n t h e t i t l e page.
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W h e r e necessary, a n d i n each case w h e n t h e h u l l i s

r e n o v a t e d , t h e f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s o r t h e i r copies s h a l l
b e attached t o t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d d o c u m e n t s :
a n e x p l a n a t o r y n o t e c o n t a i n i n g calculations o f t h e
h u l l l o n g i t u d i n a l strength f o r ships o f 6 5 m i n l e n g t h a n d
above;
list o f h u l l m e m b e r s as p e r t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c
tion;
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t report, r e p o r t o n m e a s u r i n g
t h e parameters o f r e s i d u a l h u l l d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks;
p r i n c i p a l design d r a w i n g s a n d a l i n e d r a w i n g ;
m a x i m u m v a l u e s o f b e n d i n g m o m e n t s a n d shear
forces f o r h u l l h o g g i n g a n d sagging, as stipulated i n t h e
L o a d i n g M a n u a l , as w e l l as t h e m a x i m u m a n d m i n i m u m
f o r w a r d a n d a f t draughts stipulated i n t h e I n f o r m a t i o n o n
Stability.
2.1.7 T h e results 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
assessment, except those m e n t i o n e d i n 2 . 1 . 6 , s h a l l b e
drawn u p b y t h e shipowner o r b y the authorized
s h i p o w n e r ' s representative i n t h e f o r m o f b e l o w m e n
t i o n e d records, w h i c h s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e a t t e n d i n g
s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register:
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t d r a w n u p i n accor
dance w i t h t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n R e s i d u a l Thickness
M e a s u r e m e n t s o f Ships H u l l s ;
r e p o r t o n m e a s u r i n g t h e parameters o f r e s i d u a l h u l l
d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks, i f any. I n case w h e n r e s i d u a l
d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks parameters are m e a s u r e d b y t h e
s a m e f i r m , t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks
m a y be included i n the thickness measurement s u m m a r y
report;
place a n d date o f h u l l repair, i f d o n e , w i t h d u e
reference t o t h e R e g i s t e r r e p o r t c o n f i r m i n g i t s c o m p l e
tion;
n u m b e r ( i f a n y ) a n d t i t l e o f d o c u m e n t ( i f a n y - refer
t o 4 . 1 . 1 1 ) w i t h t h e n a m e o f t h e b o d y responsible f o r i t s
d e v e l o p m e n t , o n t h e basis o f w h i c h t h e standards f o r
defective h u l l m e m b e r s are i n c l u d e d i n t h e report.
I n applicable cases, w h e n t h e r e s i d u a l strength deck
a n d / o r b o t t o m area a s s e s s m e n t c o n d i t i o n s r e q u i r e
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f h u l l cross-sectional characteristics, t h e
s h i p o w n e r o r t h e a u t h o r i z e d s h i p o w n e r ' s representative
s h a l l s u b m i t t h e m a t h e m a t i c a l s u b s t a n t i a t i o n o f t h e ship's
h u l l proper technical condition t o R H O for approval. T h e
m a t h e m a t i c a l substantiation s h a l l c o n t a i n t h e f o l l o w i n g :
m a i n particulars o f t h e ship;
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 , t h e results o f
l o n g i t u d i n a l h u l l strength v e r i f i c a t i o n ( a n e x p l a n a t o r y
n o t e c o n t a i n i n g calculations o f t h e h u l l l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength);
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t report, r e p o r t o n m e a s u r i n g
t h e parameters o f r e s i d u a l h u l l d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks;
place a n d date o f h u l l repair, i f d o n e , w i t h d u e
reference t o t h e R e g i s t e r r e p o r t c o n f i r m i n g i t s c o m p l e
tion;
p r i n c i p a l design d r a w i n g s a n d a l i n e d r a w i n g ;
resolution concerning the h u l l technical condition.

T h i s mathematical substantiation shall be duly noted
b y R H O o r b y t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e acting o n its b e h a l f
w i t h a r e l e v a n t stamp p u t o n t h e t i t l e page.
T h e records w i t h results o f h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
assessment r e q u i r e d b y these R u l e s s h a l l b e k e p t o n
b o a r d t h e ship, b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d i n t h e 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 .
2.1.8 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 s h a l l b e recorded
b y t h e Register Representation i n a h u l l survey report
d r a w n u p as p e r f o r m 6.3.7 o r 6 . 3 . 1 2 , o r i n a check-list
( f o r m 6.1.01).
2.1.9 I n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h each case o f t h e h u l l
damage, a n E W S r e p o r t p e r f o r m 6.3.64 s h a l l b e issued
b y t h e R e g i s t e r R e p r e s e n t a t i o n except f o r t h e d a m a g e
because o f i m p r o p e r operation, cargo h a n d l i n g
operations, g r o u n d i n g , c o l l i s i o n s , etc.
2.1.10 T h e set o f records o n t h e h u l l technical
condition, as required b y t h e Instructions a n d t h e rules f o r
surveys, shall b e k e p t o n board, b y the s h i p o w n e r and at the
Register Representation w h e r e t h e ship is registered.
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 ships o f 6 5 m i n length a n d above h a v i n g
the R S class since their construction o r transferred from t h e
class o f A C S I A C S member, m e n t i o n e d i n 2.4.2.9.7 o f
P a r t 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 :
r e s i d u a l 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 s h e l l p l a t i n g a m i d s h i p s i n c l u d i n g t h e
bilge w i t h longitudinal strengthening members o r w i t h
o u t t h e m , as w e l l as t h e s a m e outside o f a m i d s h i p s w h e r e
t h e design w a s m o d i f i e d o r o t h e r m a t e r i a l s 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 as-built area.
I n 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 r e d class m e n t i o n e d i n 2.4.2.9.6 o f P a r t I I
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope" t h e cross-sectional char
acteristics o f t h e i r h u l l s s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d i f w e a r i s f o u n d .
2.2.1.2 T h e h u l l cross-sectional area a m i d s h i p s , a n d
outside o f a m i d s h i p s w h e r e t h e design w a s m o d i f i e d o r
o t h e r m a t e r i a l s t h a n specified w e r e used, s h a l l m e e t t h e
following condition:
W >[W ]
m
(2.2.1.2)
where
WHf,) = 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 d e t e r m i n e d
f r o m 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 t o 3.2.2.3;
[] ~ 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 d e t e r m i n e d
from 4.2.1.1.
2.2.1.3 F o r ships w i t h transfered class, w h i c h have

distinguishing m a r k s f o r restricted 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 f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n shall b e m e t additionally:
Appendix 2
273
where W \ ) - residual ultimate h u l l section modulus determined

f r o m 3.2.2.4 a n d 3.3.2.2;
[Wrf(4)] ~ permissible ultimate residual hull section modulus
d e t e r m i n e d from 4 . 2 . 1 . 2 .
b
2.2.1.4 F o r single-sided b u l k carriers w i t h side doors

and shell doors, t h e f o l l o w i n g condition shall b e m e t
additionally:
(2.2.1.4)
S' (b)^[S (b)]

s
where
= r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s o f side s h e l l p l a t i n g , i n n e r side,
l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s , as d e t e r m i n e d f r o m 3 . 2 . 2 . 5 ;
K s ( j ) ] ~ 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 side s h e l l p l a t i n g , i n n e r
side, l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s , as d e t e r m i n e d from 4 . 2 . 1 . 3 .
2.2.2 P l a t e s .
2.2.2.1 I n case 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)
w h e r e S{ = average r e s i d u a l plate t h i c k n e s s i n accordance w i t h 3 . 2 . 3 . 1 .
[Si] = permissible residual plate thickness i n accordance w i t h 4 . Z 2 . 1 .
2.2.2.2 I n case o f l o c a l w e a r , a plate area s h a l l m e e t

the condition
S3MS3]
(2.2.2.2)
S3 = average r e s i d u a l plate area thickness i n accordance

w i t h 3.2.3.2;
[S3] = p e r m i s s i b l 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 4.2.2.2.
2.2.3.2 I n case o f l o c a l w e a r , a g i r d e r m e m b e r area

shall meet the condition
S3MS3]
2.2.3.3 I n case o f p i t t i n g , a girder m e m b e r s h a l l m e e t

the condition
S' >[S ]
4
5&>[S ]
4
(2.2.2.3)
w h e r e S 4 = r e s i d u a l plate t h i c k n e s s i n t h e p i t i n accordance
w i t h 3.2.3.3;
[S4] = permissible residual plate thickness i n the p i t i n
2.2.3 G i r d e r s .
2.2.3.1 I n case o f l o c a l w e a r , a girder cross s e c t i o n
shall meet the conditions:
(2.2.3.1)
w h e r e , F{, S[ = r e s i d u a l c r o s s - s e c t i o n m o d u l u s w i t h e f f e c t i v e
flange, residual w e b cross-sectional area a n d residual
average girder w e b thickness i n accordance w i t h 3.2.4.1;
[Wi],
[F\], [ S i ] = 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 , p e r m i s s i b l e
residual w e b cross-sectional area a n d permissible residual
g i r d e r w e b thickness i n accordance w i t h 4.2.3.1 t o 4.2.3.3.
T o b e v e r i f i e d o n t h e basis o f F o r m u l a ( 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 ) are
o n l y those f r a m i n g m e m b e r cross-section m o d u l u s
characteristics, w h i c h a r e m e n t i o n e d i n t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction.
W h e n d e v e l o p i n g special n o r m s , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e
residual girder m e m b e r thicknesses [ S i ] shall be
determined, w i t h due regard t o t h e girder section
dimensions, f o r w h i c h t h e conditions o f F o r m u l a (2.2.3.1)
are m e t
(2.2.3.3)
w h e r e S 4 = r e s i d u a l g i r d e r m e m b e r thickness i n t h e p i t i n accordance
w i t h 3.2.4.3;
[ S 4 ] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l g i r d e r m e m b e r thickness i n t h e p i t i n
T h e present p r o v i s i o n applies o n l y t o those girders,

w h i c h ensure structural integrity, f o r instance, t h e
i n t e g r i t y o f f l o o r s , stringers, beams, w h i c h are t h e upper
supports o f corrugated transverse t i g h t b u l k h e a d s , etc.
2.2.4 W e l d e d a n d riveted j o i n t s .
2.2.4.1 W h e n w o r n o n lengths exceeding 0,3 m ,
w e l d 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 3.2.5.1, shall comply w i t h the provisions o f 4.2.4.1.
2.2.4.2 W h e n w o r n o n lengths b e t w e e n 0 , 1 m
a n d 0,3 m , w e l d s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e c o n d i t i o n
where
2.2.23 I n case o f pitting, a plate shall meet the condition
(2.2.3.2)
w h e r e S 3 = average r e s i d u a l g i r d e r m e m b e r area t h i c k n e s s i n
accordance w i t h 3.2.4.2;
[S3] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l g i r d e r m e m b e r area t h i c k n e s s i n
S3MS3]
(2.2.4.2)
w h e r e S j = average r e s i d u a l w e l d t h i c k n e s s i n accordance w i t h 3.2.5.2;

[S3] = 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 4.2.4.2.
2.2.4.3 W h e n w o r n o n lengths 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
S4MS4]
(2.2.4.3)
w h e r e SS = r e s i d u a l w e l d t h i c k n e s s i n accordance w i t h 3 . 2 . 5 . 3 ;
[S4] = permissible residual w e l d thickness i n accordance
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, s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
p r o v i s i o n s o f 4.2.4.4. T h e j o i n t s s h a l l b e t i g h t 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
e l e m e 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 3.2.6, s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e l e v a n t 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 f o r girders strengthened b y t h e m .
T h e l o c a l w e a r a n d p i t t i n g o f c o n n e c t i n g elements
are n o t regulated.
2.2.5.2 I n case 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\>[SA
w h e r e SJ = a v e r a g e
accordance
[Si] = p e r m i s s i b l e
accordance
(2.2.5.2)
residual thickness 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.
T h e l o c a l w e a r a n d p i t t i n g o f l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g are
n o t regulated.
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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 1 5 0 m i n l e n g t h 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
v e r t i c a l l y c o r r u g a t e d b u l k h e a d f i t t e d b e t w e e n cargo
holds N o s . 1 and 2 , and the double b o t t o m members i n
cargo h o l d N o . 1 s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 5.9 a n d 5.10, Part " 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". Surveys
o f b u l k carriers f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e
m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e s u r v e y
o f their damage stability f o r compliance w i t h t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.11.2 o f t h e a b o v e P a r t 1 w i t h i n t h e
t e r m s stipulated i n 5 . 1 1 . 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 a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s ensures s i m u l t a n e o u s
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 5 m m m a y b e 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
or special s u r v e y .
2.3.2.2 W h e n e x a m i n e d o n b o t h sides, structures
containing deflections, except f o r deck stringer, sheer strake
and b o t t o m shell p l a t i n g amidships, m a y n o t b e measured
or repaired i n t h e absence o f cracks o r ruptures.
2.3.2.3 W h e n e x a m i n e d o n o n e side, structures
c o n t a i n i n g deflections, as w e l l as t h e s t r e n g t h deck
outside t h e l i n e o f h a t c h o p e n i n g s , sheer strake a n d
b o t t o m s h e l l p l a t i n g c o n t a i n i n g deflections a m i d s h i p s
shall meet the condition
f/b'<\f/b]
2.3.2.4 R i b b e d structures 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
(2.3.2.4)
w h e r e / = m a x i m u m r i b c a m b e r i n accordance w i t h 3.3.3.3;
a = g i r d e r spacing i n accordance w i t h 3 . 3 . 3 . 4 ;
\f\d\ = 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 i n accordance w i t h 4 . 3 . 2 . 2 .
DEFORMATIONS
2.3.1.1 I n ships o f 6 5 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e , t h e
s t r e n g t h deck a n d b o t t o m w i t h r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s o f
h u l l cross section a m i d s h i p s , as w e l l as o u t s i d e o f
a m i d s h i p s w h e r e design m o d i f i c a t i o n s are i n t r o d u c e d o r
m a t e r i a l s o t h e r t h a n those stipulated a r e applied, s h a l l
meet the condition
S**[M
(2.3.2.3)
w h e r e / = m a x i m u m d e f l e c t i o n c a m b e r i n accordance w i t h 3 . 3 . 3 . 1 ;
b' - m i n i m u m projected size o f deflection i n accordance w i t h 3.3.3.2;
[fib] = 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 i n accordance w i t h 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 .
( 2
w h e r e l - l e n g t h o f i-the d e f l e c t i o n , r i b , i n d e n t a t i o n w i t h i n t h e t h e
deck a n d b o t t o m cross section;

? ' t o t a l l e n g t h o f deflections, ribs a n d i n d e n t a t i o n s w i t h i n t h e
'~
deck a n d b o t t o m cross section i n accordance w i t h 3 . 3 . 2 . 1 ;
[ .S J = permissible total length o f deflections, ribs and indentations w i t h i n
'
the deck and b o t t o m cross-section i n accordance w i t h 4.3.1.
t
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 side 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
6 5 m a n d above.
2 3 . 1 3 F o r ships o f 6 5 m i n length a n d above, w i t h
transfered class a n d w h i c h have distinguishing m a r k s f o r
restricted areas o f navigation R 2 - R S N , R 3 - R S N , R 3 i n their
class notations, as w e l l as f o r ships, w h i c h b o t t o m o r strength
deck is 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
there are deflections, ribs o r indentations i n the deck 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 ribs.
2.3.2.1 Structures c o n t a i n i n g deflections o r ribs 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 is 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
t i o n s a n d ribs w i t h t h e m a x i m u m camber, e x c e e d i n g
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 girder 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 the 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 b e
left unattended u n t i l t h e n e x t intermediate o r special survey.
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 deck a m i d s h i p s ,
as w e l l as i n t h e sheer strake, 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 projected size w o u l d
n o t exceed f i v e 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
n o t exceed 1/20.
2.3.3.3 I n t h e absence o f a b u l g e , t h e girders s h a l l
simultaneously meet the following conditions:
f/r<
d/h^[d/h]
tfc'<[f/c]
(2.3.3.3-1)
w h e r e / = m a x i m u m g i r d e r c a m b e r i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.2;
V- l e n g t h o f d e f o r m e d g i r d e r area i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.2;
d - g i r d e r w e b d e v i a t i o n f r o m t h e i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n i n accordance
w i t h 3.3.4.3;
h = g i r d e r d e p t h i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.4;
d = distance b e t w e e n the girder camber w i t h m a x i m u m section and
its nearest u n d e f o r m e d support i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.5;
\fll\ = permissible relative girder camber i n accordance w i t h 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 ;
[dfh] = permissible relative girder camber i n accordance w i t h 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 ;
[flc] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e p o s i t i o n o f g i r d e r c a m b e r m a x i m u m i n
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 y not be verified i n the following
cases:
girder i s d e f o r m e d together w i t h t h e support;
i n d e n t e d area o f structure does n o t reach as f o r as t h e
support;
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less t h a n five successive girders are d e f o r m e d i n w a y

o f indentations.
G i r d e r s , w h i c h do n o t c o m p l y w i t h t h e first o f
conditions o f F o r m u l a (2.3.3-1), and w h i c h relative
c a m b e r lies w i t h i n
Wl\<f/l'<h5[f/l\
(2.3.3.3-2)
shall c o m p l y additionally w i t h the condition

/<[/]
(2.3.3.3-3)
where/ = 3 0 0 m m based g i r d e r camber i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.6;

[/] ~ p e r m i s s i b l e 3 0 0 m m based g i r d e r c a m b e r i n accordance
w i t h 4.3.3.1.
2 . 3 . 3 . 4 W h e r e a b u l g e is present, girders a n d plate

elements shall c o m p l y w i t h the condition
<
(2-3.3.4)
where /
= m a x i m m n camber o f a d e f o r m e d g i r d e r w e b area o r plate

e l e m e n t i n accordance w i t h 3 . 3 . 4 . 7 ;
V - l e n g t h o f a d e f o r m e d g i r d e r w e b area o r plate e l e m e n t i n
accordance w i t h 3 . 3 . 4 . 7 ;
[flU = p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e camber o f a g i r d e r w e b area o r plate
e l e m e n t i n accordance w i t h 4 . 3 . 3 . 2 .
2 . 3 . 3 . 5 N o cracks o r ruptures are p e r m i s s i b l e i n

girders a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s w h e r e bulges are present.
2 . 3 . 4 W e l d e d , riveted 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 structures 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
w e l d s a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s s h a l l 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
r i v e t e d j o i n t s o f structures s h a l l b e t i g h t .
2 . 3 . 4 . 2 I n c o n n e c t i n g elements ( 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 p r o c e e d i n g from t e c h n i c a l s u r v e y 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 cracks o r ruptures are p e r m i t t e d

i n the h u l l members.
2 . 4 . 2 A n y cracks o r ruptures s h a l l i n n o case be
found i n the f o l l o w i n g h u l l members:
c o n t r i b u t i n g t o l o n g i t u d i n a l strength;
e n s u r i n g tightness:
i n w a y o f v a r i a b l e w a t e r l i n e a n d ice strake;
subject t o s l a r n m i n g a n d v i b r a t i o n s ;
i n t a n k s , w h i c h m a y n o t be t o p p e d o f f i n accordance
w i t h the Loading M a n u a l ;
i n h o l d s w h e r e h e a v y b u l k cargoes m a y be carried
a n d w h e r e grabs m a y b e u s e d 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 g i r d e r 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 t h e a b o v e 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 ) cracks
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 cracks a n d ruptures 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 , s h a l l b e repaired.
2 . 4 . 5 I n c e r t a i n cases, s i n g l e cracks 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 l i s t e d i n 2 . 4 . 2 m a y b e left u n a t t e n d e d
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
d u r i n g subsequent a n n u a l s u r v e y s :
i n t h e edges o f o p e n i n g s i n plates a n d deep g i r d e r
w e b s o f w e b framing, i n t e n d e d 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;
i n welded and riveted joints;
i n the connecting h u l l members (knees);
i n local strengthening.
H u l l m e m b e r s c o n t a i n i n g cracks s h a l l m e e t t h e
condition
X'<fX]
(2.4.5)
w h e r e V = crack l e n g t h i n accordance w i t h 3 . 4 . 2 ;
[K] = p e r m i s s i b l e crack l e n g t h i n accordance w i t h 4 . 4 . 1 .
3 FLAW DETECTION OF THE HULL
See circular 771
3.1 G E N E R A L
3 . 1 . 1 T h i s S e c t i o n describes t h e h u l l f l a w d e t e c t i o n
f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f assessment 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 n accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f S e c t i o n 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 set d o w n t h e
p r o c e d u r e f o r m e a s u r i n g t h e parameters o f h u l l m e m b e r s
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 s u r v e y s .
3.1.3 T h e dates a n d scope 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 these R u l e s .
T h e dates a n d scope o f t h e h u l l f l a w detection m a y
b e s p e c i f i e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r p r o c e e d i n g from 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 ship.
3.1.4 T h i c k n e s s measurements o f h u l l m e m b e r s ,
p i p i n g , arrangements and other ship structures, unless t h e y
are carried o u t b y a s u r v e y o r t o the Register certified b y a n
accredited b o d y operating t r a i n i n g and certification o f
N D T personnel according t o E N I S O 9 7 1 2 , shall be carried
o u t b y T M F i r m s recognized b y the Register or, subject t o
special consideration b y R H O , b y other classification
societies I A C S m e m b e r s i n the presence o f the s u r v e y o r
t o the Register. T h e s u r v e y o r t o the Register shall check the
i n f o r m a t i o n o n cancellation o f the T M F i r m s r e c o g n i t i o n b y
other classification societies o n the R S i n t e r n a l website i n
Section " I n f o r m a t i o n Systems/Industry Database/Informa
tion on Supervision i n Industry/List o f T M Firms
R e c o g n i z e d b y O t h e r C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Societies, w h o s e
Certificates are Cancelled" b y l i n k http://gur.rs-head.spb.
ru/win/survey/sto/tmcan.htm. A list o f T M firms recognized
276
b y other classification societies can be f o u n d o n the website

www.iacs.org.uk i n Section " S h i p / C o m p a n y d a t a / T h i c k
ness M e a s u r e m e n t F i r m s " . I n cases w h e r e the s u r v e y o r t o
the Register reveals that the recognition o f a n y T M F i r m
has been cancelled b y A C S o r other classification societies,
he/she, i f necessary, m a y contact R H O f o r f u r t h e r
instructions o n this occasion.
I n cases w h e r e t h e s u r v e y o r t o R e g i s t e r reveals o n
I A C S ' w e b s i t e t h a t t h e r e c o g n i t i o n o f a n y T M F i r m has
b e e n cancelled b y A C S o r o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n societies,
he/she, i f necessary, m a y contact R H O f o r f u r t h e r
i n s t r u c t i o n s o n t h i s occasion.
I n a d d i t i o n t o a certificate issued a c c o r d i n g t o
E N I S O 9712, surveyors t o t h e Register shall have
appropriate q u a l i f i c a t i o n certificates issued b y t h e R H O
Personnel Training Department.
Requirements f o r t h e T M F i r m recognition are
specified i n S e c t i o n 7 o f P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " .
C a t e g o r y I T M 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 are
a l l o w e d t o c a r r y o u t thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n a l l ships
regardless o f t h e i r gross t o n n a g e .
O n E S P ships a n d ships 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 7 , P a r t 1 " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f S h i p s
Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l Material", t h e
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l o n l y be carried o u t b y t h e
category I T M F i r m s r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e Register.
C a t e g o r y T M firms r e c o g n i z e d b y the R e g i s t e r are
a l l o w e d t o c a r r y o u t thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n l y o n
fishing vessels regardless o f t h e i r gross tonnage, a n d o n
n o n - E S P ships less t h a n 5 0 0 gross t o n n a g e .
T h e procedure f o r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s i s g i v e n
i n the Instruction o n Residual Thickness Measurements
o f Ships Hulls, and i n A n n e x 33 to the Guidelines.
A p o w e r o f a t t o r n e y granted t o a n operator/super
v i s o r a n d d u l y signed a n d sealed b y a T M F i r m , t o enable
h i m / h e r t o c a r r y o u t thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l
structures o n a p a r t i c u l a r ship, s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e
surveyor t o t h e Register o n the meeting prior t o t h e
A c o p y o f s u c h p o w e r o f a t t o r n e y s h a l l b e attached
t o a thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s report.
D e f o r m a t i o n a n d crack parameters m a y b e m e a s u r e d
e i t h e r b y t h e T M F i r m , t h a t carries o u t t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s , 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 t h e presence o f t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register.
3.1.5 T h e h u l l s h a l l b e prepared f o r flaw d e t e c t i o n b y
the shipowner: insulation and lining shall be opened and
r e m o v e d , c o r r o s i o n products s h a l l b e r e m o v e d from
surfaces t o b e measured, s c a f f o l d i n g a n d o t h e r 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,
t a n k s s h a l l b e degassed, etc.
3.1.6 T h e m e t r o l o g i c a l properties o f t h e m e a s u r i n g
i n s t r u m e n t s s h a l l b e i n accordance w i t h t h e c u r r e n t
n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s a p p r o v e d 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 as a
r e p o r t o n thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n ships i n accordance
w i t h the Instruction o n Residual Thickness Measure

ments o f Ships Hulls. T h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n h u l l deforma
t i o n s a n d cracks, i f any, s h a l l b e d r a w n u p as a r e p o r t o n
r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s and/or cracks i n c l u d i n g t h e h u l l
structural d r a w i n g s a n d r e l e v a n t 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 a r e 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, d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks are m e a s u r e d b y t h e
s a m e firm, i t is r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e r e g i s t r a t i o n f o r m s
f o r m e a s u r i n g t h e d e f o r m a t i o n a n d crack parameters
a l o n g w i t h t h e d r a w i n g s w e r e attached t o t h e thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t report. I n t h i s case t h e t i t l e page s h a l l
reflect actual i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a i n e d i n t h e d o c u m e n t
(e.g., t h e correct t i t l e 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 and Cracks).
T h e d r a w i n g s a n d tables s h a l l b e signed 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 ' representative(s) w h o carried o u t
d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks m e a s u r e m e n t s , i f any. T h e
surveyor verifies the report o n residual deformations and
cracks, a n d authenticates i t w i t h signature a n d stamp.
Copies o f the report shall b e submitted to the Register
and shall be kept o n board and b y the shipowner. T h e R S
B r a n c h O f f i c e , w h i c h carried o u t t h e survey, s h a l l send
t h e reports i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m a t (scanned) o r as h a r d
copies t o t h e R S B r a n c h Offices f o r i n - s e r v i c e super
v i s i o n b y e - m a i l o r express m a i l w i t h i n 10 w o r k i n g days
from 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 s h a l l be saved i n P D F f o r m a t o n l y .
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 structures w i t h w e a r ,
procedures f o r m e a s u r e m e n t s o f plate e l e m e n t s a n d
girders, w e l d s , 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 strength
e n i n g are g i v e n i n t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n R e s i d u a l T h i c k n e s s
Measurements o f Ships H u l l s .
3.2.1 S u r v e y o f structures.
3 . 2 . 1 . 1 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l structures w i t h w e a r
s h a l l b e characterized b y g i v i n g r e s i d u a l thicknesses t o
be d e t e r m i n e d b y m e a s u r e m e n t s .
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 be
d e t e r m i n e d v i s u a l l y d u r i n g t h e ship s u r v e y p r o c e e d i n g
from experience i n t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n a n d r a n d o m
m e a s u r e m e n t o f r e s i d u a l thicknesses.
3.2.1.3 O n p a i n t e d surfaces t h e e c o s o u n d i n g e q u i p
m e n t s h a l l b e used ( e i t h e r a n oscilloscope o r d i g i t a l
devices a p p l y i n g m u l t i p l e echo o r single-chip m e t h o d ) .
D e v i c e s w i t h a s i n g l e echo c a n b e used o n u n p a i n t e d
surfaces exposed t o c l e a n i n g a n d p o l i s h i n g .
W h e n determining the number o f measurement points i n b u l k

carriers, o i l / b u l k carriers, o i l tankers a n d c h e m i c a l tankers, o n e s h a l l be
g u i d e d b y the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P a r t H I " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y o f S h i p s
Appendix 2
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T h e p r e c i s i o n o f h u l l m e m b e r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 0 , 1 m m .
T h e d e p t h o f pits i s m e a s u r e d u s i n g d e p t h meter,
i n d i c a t i n g gage o r o t h e r s i m i l a r i n s t r u m e n t s 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 t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n .
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
m o d u l u s o f deck a n d b o t t o m W g,), t h e m o s t s t r u c t u r a l l y
w e a k e n e d a n d t h e m o s t w o r n sections s h a l l b e t a k e n i n
v i e w o f repair already carried o u t . 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 g,) s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d f o r t h e
average r e s i d u a l m e m b e r thicknesses S{ w i t h i n t h e
c h o s e n c i r c u l a r h u l l section, w h i c h l e n g t h i s l i m i t e d b y
t h e l e n g t h o f a plate arranged l o n g i t u d i n a l l y .
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 determ i n e d , t h e r e s i d u a l thickness o f m e m b e r s , w h i c h a n n u a l
average w e a r u s, i n m m / y e a r , exceeds t h e r e l e v a n t
v a l u e u, 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
C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d w h i c h percentage i s i n accordance w i t h
t h e c o n d i t i o n s stipulated u n d e r 4 . 1 . 5 . 2 s h a l l b e reduced
b y the value o f A S , i n m m , t o be determined f r o m the
formula
d
AS = z(u -u);
(3.2.2.1-1)
u =(S(>-S' )/T
(3.2.2.1-2)
aS
aS
w h e r e S{ = average r e s i d u a l thickness, i n m m , o f a h u l l m e m b e r t o b e
d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h 3 . 2 d u r i n g the present s u r v e y ;
S j = a s - b u i l t h u l l m e m b e r thickness, i n m m ;
x ^ 5 t i m e , i n years, before t h e n e x t specified s u r v e y / e x a m i n a t i o n
o f the h u l l m e m b e r ,
T - service l i f e , i n years, o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r f r o m the date o f its
fitting o n board.
3.2.2.2 T h e residual h u l l section m o d u l u s

shall
b e calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n w i t h due regard t o the b e n d i n g m o m e n t s stipulated f o r
the ship h o g g i n g a n d sagging. I n a n y case, t h e r e d u c t i o n
o f compressed members shall b e considered. T h e
compressed l o n g i t u d i n a l girders shall b e checked f o r
stability. 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 based o n the
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.
3.2.2.3 T h e r e s i d u a l h u l l section m o d u l u s W g,) m a y
b e 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 a p p r o v e d 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
shall
b e 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 t h e
S t r e n g t h N o r m s f o r S e a - G o i n g Ships d e v e l o p e d b y t h e
Register.
3 2 2 . 5 T h e average residual shell plating thickness S<>
o f t h e 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 most structurally weakened a n d w o r n section i n
r e g i o n s stipulated b y t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n s h a l l b e
d e t e r m i n e d from t h e f o r m u l a
d
(b)
= I S'ubi/T bi
1 = 1
(3.2.2.5)
1 = 1
w h e r e 5 J = average r e s i d u a l thickness o f t h e i - t h s h e l l plate o f the o u t e r

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 thickness o f t h e i - t h plate, w h i c h a n n u a l average
w e a r us, i n m m / y e a r , exceeds t h e r e l e v a n t v a l u e u, 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 a n d w h i c h percentage i s i n
accordance w i t h t h e c o n d i t i o n stipulated u n d e r 4 . 1 . 5 . 2 , s h a l l
b e reduced b y t h e v a l u e o f A S , i n m m , t o b e d e t e r m i n e d
from F o r m u l a (3.2.2.1-1);
bi = i - t h plate breadth, i n m m ;
n = n u m b e r o f plates.
4
3.2.3 P l a t e s .
3.2.3.1 I n case o f t o t a l wear, t h e average r e s i d u a l
plate thickness S[, 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 surface. I n t h i s case,
t h e r e s i d u a l thicknesses m e a s u r e d a t 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.
P r o c e d u r e f o r thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t o t a l w e a r o f plates i s 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 case o f l o c a l wear, t h e average r e s i d u a l
thickness S3, 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 m e a s u r e m e n t s a t p o i n t s 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 p l a t e areas;
from 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:
% = S[-(hi+h )
2
(3.2.3.2)
w h e r e S{ = average r e s i d u a l plate thickness, i n m m , i n accordance

w i t h 3.2.3.1;
hi a n d h = g r o o v e depth, i n m m , o n t h e face a n d the reverse side o f the
p l a t e respectively.
2
Measurement points shall b e u n i f o r m l y distributed

o n t h e w o r n plate area. T h e n u m b e r o f p o i n t s f o r r e s i d u a l
thickness s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n three arranged u n i f o r m l y
w i t h i n a plate section, f o r t h e case o f spot w e a r ;
three w i t h i n a z o n e n o t nearer 1 0 m m t o a n d n o t
farther t h a n 2 0 m m f r o m t h e stiffening girder i n t h e
d i r e c t i o n o f t h e greatest wear. W h e r e t h e transverse
framing s y s t e m i s applied, t h e m o s t w o r n side w o u l d
n o r m a l l y b e the o n e l y i n g f o r w a r d o f t h e stiffening girder,
i n case o f g r o o v e w e a r o f t h e plat, o n e p e r 0,3 m o f
groove length.
3.2.3.3 I n case o f pitting, the residual plate thickness SJ,
i n m m , i s d e t e r m i n e d p r o c e e d i n g from w e a r m e a s u r e d
i n t h e pits w i t h i n t h e p l a t e section, as g i v e n b y t h e
formula
S = S\-h
4
(3.2.3.3)
w h e r e Si = average r e s i d u a l plate thickness, i n m m , i n accordance w i t h

3.2.3.1;
h = m a x i m u m m e a s u r e d p i t wear, i n m m , w i t h regard t o the plate
area surface.
4
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T h e n u m b e r o f pits t o b e m e a s u r e d i s i n each case

d e t e r m i n e d based o n t h e i r v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n . I f t h e p i t s
are d i f f i c u l t t o separate, t h e m a x i m u m p i t w e a r s h a l l b e
d e t e r m i n e d w i t h regard t o a b a r 3 0 0 t o 4 0 0 m m l o n g ,
w h i c h is freely, placed o n t h e p l a t e surface, cleaned from
c o r r o s i o n products.
3.2.4 G i r d e r s .
3.2.4.1 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e r e s i d u a l s e c t i o n
m o d u l u s W\, i n c m , o f a girder w i t h a f l a n g e d e t e r m i n e d
o n t h e basis o f t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e crosssectional area F[ i n c m , o f a g i r d e r w e b a n d t h e average
r e s i d u a l thickness S{, i n m m , o f a g i r d e r m e m b e r a r e
determined proceeding f r o m t h e residual thickness
measurements taken section o f the most w o r n girder at
p o i n t s o n t h e i r w e b s a n d flanges.
R e s i d u a l g i r d e r m e m b e r thicknesses are m e a s u r e d at
t h e m o s t w o r n sections a t supports a n d m i d s p a n s .
T h e number o f points for measuring t h e residual
thicknesses o f g i r d e r w e b s a n d effective flange (refer also
to the Instruction o n Residual Thickness Measurements
o f S h i p s H u l l s ) s h a l l be: a t least t w o a l o n g t h e effective
flange b r e a d t h a n d t w o a l o n g t h e w e b d e p t h f o r a b u i l t - u p
girder. T h e m e a s u r e d v a l u e s s h a l l b e r o u n d e d o f f
separately f o r effective flange a n d w e b ;
f o r a girder m a d e o f r o l l e d angle sections, o n e o n t h e
effective f l a n g e a n d o n e o n t h e w e b ;
f o r a girder m a d e o f r o l l e d b u l b sections, o n e o n t h e
web.
T h e r e s i d u a l thicknesses o f a g i r d e r m e m b e r s h a l l be
m e a s u r e d at t h e f o l l o w i n g p o i n t s :
o n t h e w e b , i f m e a s u r e d at t o e i n w a y o f t h e w e l d , b y
w h i c h t h e g i r d e r i s connected w i t h t h e p l a t e b e i n g
strengthened, and, w h e r e necessary, at 2/3 o f w e b d e p t h
from t h e toe;
o n t h e effective flange, i f m e a s u r e d a t edge(s).
3.2.4.2 I n case o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e average r e s i d u a l
t h i c k n e s s S 3 , i n m m , o f a g i r d e r m e m b e r area i s
d e t e r m i n e d o n t h e basis o f r e s i d u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s t o be t a k e n i n its m o s t w o r n s e c t i o n at p o i n t s o n its
w e b o r flange.
T h e length o f w o r n area and the weakest section o f the
girder o n its span are determined either visually o r b y r a n d o m
measurements o f residual thicknesses o f its members.
T h e average r e s i d u a l thickness o f a girder m e m b e r
area, as w e l l as t h e n u m b e r a n d a r r a n g e m e n t o f r e s i d u a l
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t p o i n t s o n t h e effective f l a n g e o r
w e b o f a girder s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d :
i n case o f spot w e a r , i n accordance w i t h 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 ;
i n case o f g r o o v e w e a r , i n accordance w i t h 3.2.3.2.
3.2.4.3 I n case o f pitting, the residual thickness S4, i n m m ,
o f a girder m e m b e r a n d t h e n u m b e r o f m e a s u r e m e n t
p o i n t s s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h 3.2.3.3.
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 degree
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 t h e plates b e i n g
3
joined, a n d t h e fillet w e l d wear is determined b y

m e a s u r i n g t h e w e l d leg.
T h e n u m b e r o f p o i n t s f o r m e a s u r i n g t h e w e l d w e a r is
d e t e r m i n e d p r o c e e d i n g f r o m experience i n t e c h n i c a l
supervision.
3.2.5.2 I f a w e l d is w o r n 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 , its average r e s i d u a l thickness S3, i n m m , s h a l l
be d e t e r m i n e d as a difference b e t w e e n t h e r e s i d u a l plate
thickness i n w a y o f t h e w o r n w e l d a n d t h e g r o o v e depth.
3.2.5.3 I f a w e l d is 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 r e s i d u a l thickness S , i n m m , i s d e t e r m i n e d 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 e x a m i n a t i o n , t a p p i n g , r a n d o m m e a s u r e m e n t o f
r i v e t s a n d p l a t e edges, t e s t i n g t h e i n t e g r i t y o f structures,
f o r w h i c h t h i s is r e q u i r e d .
3.2.6 C o n n e c t i n g elements 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 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 , t h e average r e s i d u a l thickness S i , 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 m e a s u r e d a t p o i n t s 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 m e m b e r o r s t r e n g t h e n i n g surface.
T h e number o f points for measuring t h e residual
thickness o f a m e m b e r o r s t r e n g t h e n i n g i s d e t e r m i n e d
p r o c e e d i n g from experience i n t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n .
I f t h e w e a r i n some area o f a m e m b e r o r
s t r e n g t h e n i n g i s m u c h greater t h a n i n t h e others, t h e
n u m b e r o f p o i n t s f o r r e s i d u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t
s h a l l b e increased i n t h i s area o f e x t e n s i v e w e a r
p r o c e e d i n g from experience i n t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n .
4
3.3 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
3.3.1 S u r v e y o f structures.
3.3.1.1 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l structures w i t h
d e f o r m a t i o n s i s characterized b y m a x i m u m r e s i d u a l
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 p r o j e c t i o n .
3 3 . 1 . 2 T h e type o f h u l l m e m b e r deformation shall be
determined visually during the ship survey proceeding from
experience i n technical supervision. I n same cases, additional
measurement o f residual camber i n stiffeners m a y b e
necessary i n order t o determine the deformation type.
3.3.1.3 T h e d e f o r m a t i o n parameters s h a l l b e m e a sured w i t h regard t o t h e i n i t i a l 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 i n s t r u m e n t s , s u c h as r u l e r ,
caliper w i t h a d e p t h meter, i n d i c a t i n g gage, etc.
W h e n d e f o r m e d s t r u c t u r a l areas a r e 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
m a x i m u m camber, t h i s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 1 m m , a n d
f o r 3 0 0 m m based camber, n o t less t h a n 0 , 1 m m .
3.3.1.4 T h e results o f m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e d r a w n
u p as t h e tables t o b e f o u n d i n 2 . 2 , A p p e n d i x 2 - 1 o f these
Appendix 2
279
I n s t r u c t i o n s , as w e l l as i n t o s h e l l e x p a n s i o n d r a w i n g s ,
deck, d o u b l e b o t t o m a n d b u l k h e a d p l a n s w i t h i n d i c a t i o n
o f deformation type, camber measurements and other
standardized parameters o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r d e f o r m a tions.
I t is r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e tables s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d
t o t h e R e g i s t e r o n f l o p p y disks.
3.3.1.5 D e f o r m e d h u l l m e m b e r s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
w i t h due regard to the service conditions f o r the
structures a n d p r o c e e d i n g f r o m experience i n t e c h n i c a l
supervision.
3 3 . 2 . 1 F o r determining the total deflection, corrugation
n
and bulge length
~^li ,
m
i n m , t h e w e a k e s t h u l l cross-
s e c t i o n is c h o s e n a m i d s h i p s h a v i n g a l e n g t h n o t greater
t h a n 5 spacings i n a n area w h e r e d e f o r m a t i o n s i n t h e
s t r e n g t h deck o r b o t t o m are t h e m o s t n u m e r o u s .
T h e d i m e n s i o n s o f d e f o r m a t i o n s /, , i n m , s h a l l be
s u m m e d u p , separately f o r t h e deck o u t s i d e t h e h a t c h
o p e n i n g l i n e i n c l u d i n g t h e b i l g e , i n t h e c h o s e n h u l l crosss e c t i o n irrespective o f t h e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r v a l u e s .
I f d e f o r m e d h u l l m e m b e r s are s t r e n g t h e n e d i n
accordance w i t h 5.3.2, t h e d e f o r m a t i o n s m a y n o t be
i n c l u d e d i n t h e t o t a l l e n g t h o f deflections, r i b s a n d
indentations.
3.3.2.2 T h 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
W,)
s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n case o f ship h o g g i n g a n d
sagging i n accordance w i t h t h e procedures a p p r o v e d b y
t h e Register. I n a n y case, t h e r e d u c t i o n o f compressed
h u l l members and o f those deformed h u l l members,
w h i c h are compressed a n d strained, s h a l l b e considered.
The calculation o f
s h a l l be sublect t o special
c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e Register.
d b
3 . 3 3 . 1 T h e m a x i m u m camber / ' , i n m m , o f a
deflection o r r i b shall be measured w i t h regard t o girders.
T h e procedure o f m e a s u r i n g / ' is illustrated 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 size b', i n m m , o f a
d e f l e c t i o n is m e a s u r e d 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 p r o c e d u r e o f m e a s u r i n g b' is i l l u s t r a t e d 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 , is
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 r i b .
3.3.3.4 T h e spacing a, i n m m , o f p r i m a r y f r a m i n g
girders is either d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e s t r u c t u r a l p l a n o r is
m e a s u r e d 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 case o f t h e structure w i t h a n i n d e n t a t i o n
w h e r e 1 0 s u c c e s s i v e p r i m a r y f r a m i n g g i r d e r s are
d e f o r m e d , m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l be t a k e n o n each girder,
w h e r e 10 t o 15 girders are d e f o r m e d , e v e r y o t h e r g i r d e r
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
t h e o n e h a v i n g t h e greatest c a m b e r / .
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 girder w i t h a m a x i m u m camber, the other girders
f o u n d i n the area o f the indentation m a y n o t be 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 , and 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 lies. T h e procedures o f
m e a s u r i n g / and /' are g i v e n i n F i g . 3.3.4.2a.
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
from 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 t h e faceplate l e v e l
w h e r e t h e d e v i a t i o n is t h e greatest. T h e p r o c e d u r e o f
m e a s u r i n g d' is i l l u s t r a t e d 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 , is
d e t e r m i n e d from t h e s t r u c t u r a l p l a n o r is m e a s u r e d o n t h e
structure.
F i g . 3 . 3 . 3 . 1 M e a s u r e m e n t o f d e f l e c t i o n a n d r i b parameters
280
F i g . 3.3.4.2 M e a s u r e m e n t o f i n d e n t a t i o n parameters:
a) f o r m a i n f r a m i n g girders; b) f o r w e b f r a m i n g girders a n d plate e l e m e n t s
3.3.4.5 T h e distance 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 t h e c a m b e r is t h e greatest a n d its nearest
non-deformed support shall b e measured i n t h e same
p l a n e , i n w h i c h t h e girder lies. W h e n m e a s u r i n g t h e
v a l u e o f c', w e b framing m e m b e r s fitted 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 , etc. serve as supports f o r a
m a i n framing m e m b e r . T h e p r o c e d u r e o f m e a s u r i n g c' i s
i l l u s t r a t e d 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 i s m e a s u r e d i n w a y o f t h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r / .
Recommendations for measuring the f
p a r a m e t e r are
g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 2 - 2 . T h e procedure f o r m e a s u r i n g /
is g i v e n i n F i g . 3.3.4.2a.
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 area l e n g t h /', i n m m , o f a girder o r plate
elements are measured i n the same plane, i n w h i c h they
lie. T h e procedures o f m e a s u r i n g / a n d /' are g i v e n i n
F i g . 3.3.4.2b.
3 3 . 5 Connecting elements a n d local strengthening.
T h e necessity f o r e x a m i n i n g t h e c o n n e c t i n g 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 m e a s u r i n g t h e d e f o r m a t i o n parameters
t h e r e i n s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d p r o c e e d i n g from experience
i n technical supervision.
300
300
0 0
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 structures w i t h
cracks a n d ruptures i s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e i r t y p e , l o c a t i o n
w i t h i n t h e s t r u c t u r e , 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 a r e d e t e r m i n e d b y m e a surements.
3.4.1.2 T h e t y p e o f crack o r r u p t u r e i s d e t e r m i n e d
visually during t h e h u l l survey a n d proceeding
from
experience i n t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n .
3.4.1.3 T h e cracks a n d ruptures 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;
u s i n g aqueous dispersions, k e r o s e n e w i t h c h a l k , etc.
3.4.1.4 T h e crack o r r u p t u r e parameters 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 a n o t h e r m e a s u r i n g i n s t r u m e n t , w h i c h ensures a n accuracy o f n o t less
than 5 m m .
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281
3.4.1.5 T h e v a l u e s m e a s u r e d o n cracks 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 those 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 t h e 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.
T h e v a l u e s m e a s u r e d o n ruptures m a y b e represented
i n a n arbitrary from.
I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e tables s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d
t o t h e R e g i s t e r 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 s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h d u e regard
t o t h e service c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e structures a n d p r o c e e d i n g
from experience i n t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n .
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 .
T h e crack l e n g t h X', i n m m , i n a h u l l m e m b e r i s
m e a s u r e d 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 end. T h e location o f t h e 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 displacement f, i n m m , o f a crack 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 o r i e n t a t i o n i n a m e m b e r i s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
angle a , i n deg., f o r m e d b y t h e l i n e c o n n e c t i n g t h e
b e g i n n i n g a n d e n d o f t h e crack, a n d t h e centre p l a n e o r
base p l a n e o f t h e ship.
See circular 771
4 S T A N D A R D S F O RH U L L W I T H D E F E C T S
4.1 G E N E R A L
4.1.1 T h e present S e c t i o n contains t h e standards f o r

defective h u l l m e m b e r s f o r 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 t h e h u l l i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f
Section 2 .
4.1.2 T h e standards c o n t a i n e d i n t h e present S e c t i o n
regulate 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 corresponding 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 standards f o r t h e " 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 shall b e determined proceeding from t h e current
Register class a n d 5-year periodicity o f special surveys.
I n order the h u l l technical condition could be
assessed as " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " i n case s o m e standard
is n o t c o m p l i e d w i t h , t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f a r e l e v a n t
m o d i f i c a t i o n o f t h e R e g i s t e r class a n d ship p u r p o s e m a y
b e considered at t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request.
4.1.4 F o r t h e " L I M I T E D - S A T I S F A C T O R Y " t e c h n i cal c o n d i t i o n , t h e standards a r e d e t e r m i n e d f o r a ship,
w h i c h service c o n d i t i o n s a r e l i m i t e d and/or i n t e r v a l s
b e t w e e n s u r v e y s a r e reduced t o ensure t h e r e q u i r e d l e v e l
o f ship safety f o r t h e c u r r e n t t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l
o r f o r t h e case o f t h e v o l u m e o f r e p a i r b e i n g reduced.
4.1.4.1 L i m i t a t i o n s o f service c o n d i t i o n s specified
f o r a ship s h a l l b e assigned p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e c u r r e n t
hull technical condition and the shipowner's intentions

c o n c e r n i n g t h e f u t u r e service o f t h e ship. T h e i n t r o d u c t i o n o f service l i m i t a t i o n s w i l l i n v o l v e a m o d i f i c a t i o n o f
the relevant requirements o f the Rules f o r Construction
f o r t h e d i m e n s i o n s a n d characteristics o f h u l l m e m b e r s .
T h e l i m i t a t i o n s o f specified service c o n d i t i o n s f o r a
ship m a y r e f e r t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
weather conditions a n d n a v i g a t i o n season (sea
c o n d i t i o n , w i n d force);
speed a n d p o w e r o f m a i n p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t ;
t y p e o f cargo carried;
distribution a n d rate o f ship loading (specific
d i s t r i b u t i o n o f carried cargo a n d ballast, increase o f
freeboard a n d m i n i m a l f o r w a r d d r a u g h t ) ;
m e t h o d a n d procedure o f cargo h a n d l i n g operations;
c o n d i t i o n s o f ice n a v i g a t i o n ;
c o n d i t i o n s o f m o o r i n g a t sea ( w e a t h e r a n d h u l l
regions, b y w h i c h m o o r i n g is permitted).
The above limitations m a y be applied i n combinat i o n a n d o t h e r l i m i t a t i o n s m a y b e a p p l i e d o n agreement
w i t h t h e Register.
4.1.4.2 R e d u c i n g t h e i n t e r v a l s t o less t h a n 5 years
b e t w e e n s u r v e y s preceding t h e r e p a i r o r scrapping o f t h e
ship m a k e s i t possible t o l o w t h e standards f o r h u l l
m e m b e r s . T h i s p r o v i s i o n does n o t a p p l y t o ships aged
3 0 years a n d a b o v e .
4.1.4.3 I n o r d e r h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n c o u l d b e
assessed as " L I M I T E D - S A T I S F A C T O R Y " a t s h i p o w ner's request, t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f a r e l e v a n t m o d i f i c a t i o n o f
t h e R e g i s t e r class a n d s h i p p u r p o s e m a y a l s o b e
considered.
4.1.5 F o r a l l ships, t h e standards m a y b e d e t e r m i n e d
based o n 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4 . 2 . 5 , 4 . 3 a n d 4 . 4 .
4.1.5.1 O n a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r , t h e
standards m a y b e specified p r o c e e d i n g from experience
i n ship o p e r a t i o n a n d c a l c u l a t i o n estimates.
4.1.5.2 F o r a ship, i n w h i c h t h e parameters o f defects
exceed 7 5 p e r cent o f p e r m i t t e d v a l u e s , t h e standards f o r
s i m i l a r m e m b e r s o r t h e date o f n e x t s u r v e y s h a l l b e
specified based o n 4 . 5 i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
t h e a n n u a l average w e a r o f m o r e t h a n 2 5 p e r cent o n
s i m i l a r m e m b e r s exceeds t h e v a l u e s stipulated i n t h e
Rules for Construction;
d e f o r m a t i o n parameters i n h u l l m e m b e r s progress
(increase) d u r i n g r o u t i n e ship service.
4.1.5.3 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4 . 2 . 3 m a k e i t
possible t o d e v e l o p standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h
w e a r , b e a r i n g i n m i n d t h e h u l l s t r u c t u r a l features a n d t h e
service c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e ship.
T h e standards a r e established p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e
hull member dimensions required b y the n e w l y publ i s h e d R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n f o r a n e w h u l l disregarding
1
B y t h e p e r m i t t e d w e a r o f h u l l m e m b e r s , t h e difference
b e t w e e n t h e i r as-built a n d 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 i s m e a n t .
282
t h e reduced d e s i g n service l i f e o f t h e ship a n d c o r r o s i o n

protection being provided. W h e r e the dimensions o f
particular members d o not c o m p l y w i t h the requirements
o f t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n o r w h e r e t h e latter d o n o t
c o n t a i n r e q u i r e m e n t s m e m b e r s , t h e standards are subject
t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e Register.
4.1.5.4 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n
p u b l i s h e d i n t h e p r e v i o u s years, as w e l l as d e t e r m i n i n g
t h e standards f o r p a r t i c u l a r h u l l m e m b e r s p r o c e e d i n g
from as-built d i m e n s i o n s , i s t o b e effected o n agreement
with R H O .
4.1.6 F o r ships, w h i c h class h a s n o t b e e n changed
since c o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h
w e a r m a y b e d e t e r m i n e d d u r i n g t h e h u l l f l a w detection
based o n 4 . 2 . 6 , p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e as-built d i m e n s i o n s
o f t h e m e m b e r s , unless special n o r m s o r standards
d e t e r m i n e d u s i n g t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n , a n d based
o n 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4.2.3 a r e available.
4.1.7 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r i n ships b u i l t i n
n o n - c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n , classed
w i t h o r transferred t o R S class from A C S n o n - I A C S
m e m b e r , t h e r e l e v a n t standards s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d
based o n 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4 . 2 . 3 w i t h d u e regard t o 4 . 1 . 5 . 3 .
Standard d e t e r m i n a t i o n based o n 4 . 2 . 6 i s n o t p e r m i t t e d .
4.1.8 F o r ships, b u i l t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e rules o f
A C S I A C S m e m b e r ( b u t n o t R S ) , transferred from t h e
class o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r , except f o r E S P ships,
t h e standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r m a y b e
d e t e r m i n e d according t o t h e rules o f a l o s i n g society,
from w h i c h class t h e ship w a s transferred. I n applicable
cases, w h e n v e r i f i c a t i o n o f h u l l cross-sectional charac
teristics i s r e q u i r e d , i t i s a l l o w e d t o u s e t h e standards
based o n 4 . 2 . 6 . 2 a n d 4.2.6.3 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s . F o r E S P
ships, the possibility t o apply permissible w e a r rates o f the
losing society is subject t o special consideration b y R H O .
4.1.9 F o r ships, w h i c h subsequent service s h a l l n o t
exceed 5 years, t h e standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r
m a y b e d e t e r m i n e d w i t h d u e regard t o 4 . 2 . 7 .
4.1.10 F o r s i m i l a r m e m b e r s o f a h u l l c o m p a r t m e n t , a
s i m u l t a n e o u s a p p l i c a t i o n o f standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s
w i t h w e a r is n o t p e r m i t t e d , w h i c h w e r e d e t e r m i n e d based
o n 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4.2.3 a n d 4 . 2 . 6 .
4.1.11 T h e standards f o r defective h u l l members shall b e
d r a w n u p as a document t o b e d u l y noted b y t h e Register.
= a factor equal t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
f o r ships o p e r a t i n g 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 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
n a v i g a t i o n R I , R 2 i n t h e i r class n o t a t i o n s ;
k = 0,65 + 0,0012/
(4.2.1.1-2)
w h e r e L = d e s i g n ship l e n g t h , i n m ;
f o r ships, h a v i n g t h e 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 , R 2 - R S N ( 4 , 5 ) , R 3 - R S N , R 3 i n their
class n o t a t i o n s :
= 0 , 7 0 + 0 , 0 0 1 2 1 b u t n o t less t h a n 0,8.
(4.2.1.1-3)
I n a n y case, the & c t o r s h a l l n o t b e adopted m o r e t h a n 0 , 9 0 .
F o r ships, w h i c h deck a n d 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, i n c l u d i n g t h e b o x a n d
c o n t i n u o u s side c o a m i n g s , are m a d e o f m a t e r i a l s h a v i n g
different y i e l d strength, 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 [Wj], i n c m , f o r a deck s h a l l b e
increased b y m u l t i p l y i n g i t b y t h e factor k\ t o b e
3
b u t
W c ' ^ c
n o t
l e s s
&
(4.2.1.1-4)
w h e r e r \ = steel m e c h a n i c a l properties u t i l i z a t i o n & c t o r f o r deck, t o b e

d e t e r m i n e d from t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n ;
= 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 a n d t h e n e u t r a l 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 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 the deck a n d t h e n e u t r a l
a x i s o f t h e h u l l cross-section.
d
I n ships h a v i n g a l e n g t h o f 2 0 0 m a n d above, 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 [ F F d ^ J , i n c m ,
for deck o r b o t t o m shall additionally comply w i t h the condition
3
[F^ ]>. ^min
(4.2.1.1-5)
where
m i n i m a l h u l l section m o d u l u s , i n c m , r e q u i r e d b y t h e
Rules for Construction.
WÔIL
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 [W" ], i n c m , f o r a deck o r b o t t o m i s
3
| 0
[Wd ] = 1
W
where M
'
9 2 + 5 1
,M
= bending moments, i n k N m , t o be determined
f r o m the Rules f o r Construction;
cr = standard y i e l d stress o f deck ( 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 R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n .
w
4.2.1.3 P e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l thickness o f side s h e l l

plating, inner side, continuous longitudinal bulkhead [S^,
in m m , t o be determined f r o m the formula
[S ] = kS
s(b)
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
m o d u l u s [^(6)], i n c m , f o r a deck o r b o t t o m is determined
from the f o r m u l a
3
W ^
d(b
= kW
(4.2.1.1-1)
(4.2.1.3)
w h e r e = factor g i v e n i n 4 . 2 . 1 . 1 ;
5 j ( j ) = thickness, i n m m , o f side s h e l l p l a t i n g , 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 , as r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction.
4.2.2 P l a t e s .
4 . 2 . 2 . 1 I n case o f total wear, t h e permissible residual
plate thickness [Si], i n m m , is determined from the f o r m u l a
,
where
= 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 deck o r b o t t o m , as
r e q u i r e d b y 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 a n e w ship;
(4.2.1.2)
[5' ] = m ( 5 - A 5 )
1
w h e r e m i = & c t o r t o b e adopted f r o m T a b l e 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 - 1 ;
(4.2.2.1-1)
Appendix 2
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T a b l e 4.2.2.1-1
Factors
Nos.
2 a n d mo f o r p l a t e s
Region
o f ship l e n g t h
Structural member
Ships
o f group I
Ships
o f group
Decks a n d platforms
3
Ships o f
groups I
andn
1
mi
TOO
1.1
U p p e r strength d e c k , c o n t i n u o u s h a t c h side c o a m i n g
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,65
0,80
0,70
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 , 7 5 D a b o v e the base p l a n e m i d s h i p r e g i o n
ends
0,80
0,75
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,70
1.3
O t h e r decks a n d p l a t f o r m s
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
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,70
midship region
ends
Inner bottom
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
Sides
2.1
Sheerstrake
2.2
O u t e r side:
i n the r e g i o n o f a l t e r n a t i n g w a t e r l i n e s
outside t h e r e g i o n o f alternating w a t e r l i n e s
2.3
I n n e r side
u p p e r strake
m i d d l e strake
l o w e r strake
Bottom
3
3.1
Plate keel
3.2
B o t t o m w i t h bilge
Inner bottom
Bulkheads
5.1
Fore peak bulkhead
5.2
Transverse bulkheads, cofferdam bulkheads

u p p e r strake
m i d d l e strake
l o w e r strake
5.3
Longitudinal bulkheads
u p p e r strake
m i d d l e strake
l o w e r strake
5.4
4
4.1
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
0,80
0,60
0,85
0.80
0,80
0,70
0.70
0,60
0,80
0.70
0,70
W a s h bulkheads
Tanks 2
6
6.1
T a n k s a n d cofferdams o f d o u b l e b o t t o m a n d double side
6.2
T o p s i d e a n d hopper t a n k s
6.3
O t h e r tanks
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Table
Nos.
Region
o f ship l e n g t h
Structural member
Ships
o f group I
mi
Superstructures a n d deckhouses
Ships
o f group
4.2.2.1
mi
continued
Ships o f
groups I
andtf
7.1
Superstructure side
0,80
0,60
0,80
0,60
0,70
7.2
E n d bulkheads o f superstructures and deckhouses, and side walls o f deckhouses
0,80
0,70
0,80
0,70
0,70
7.3
Superstructure a n d deckhouse deck
0,80
0,60
0,80
0,60
0,70
region
region
region
1,0
0,90
0,90
1,00
0,90
0,90
0,80
0,80
0,80
Regions of strengthening
8
Ice strengthening
8.1
8.2
S t r e n g t h e n i n g o f ships m o o r i n g a t sea
0,85
0,85
0,80
8.3
S t r e n g t h e n i n g i n r e g i o n s , t o w h i c h e x t r e m e h y d r o d y n a m i c pressures are
applied
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,70
0,55
0,70
0,55
0,70
Other hull members
9.1
Other hull members
S h i p groups are established i n accordance w i t h t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n , as f o l l o w s :

1 d r y cargo ships a n d ships o p e r a t i n g i n s i m i l a r c o n d i t i o n s ;
tankers, b u l k carriers, c o m b i n a t i o n carriers a n d ships o p e r a t i n g i n s i m i l a r c o n d i t i o n s .
T o d e t e r m i n e the p e r m i s s i b l e scantlings o f structural h u l l m e m b e r s m a d e o f a l u m i n i u m a l l o y t h e factor m \ = m = 0,8 o f the as-built
thickness s h a l l be adopted.
F o r h u l l p l a t i n g m a d e o f a l u m i n i u m a l l o y mi =
= nig = 0,8 o f the as-built thickness.
T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s applicable t o t h e m i d s h i p r e g i o n refer t o deck sections b e t w e e n t h e side a n d t h e l i n e o f large openings. T o be applied t o
deck sections b e t w e e n large openings are t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r the ends o f t h e p a r t i c u l a r deck. F o r t h e upper deck i n t h e m i d s h i p r e g i o n o f ships o f
the l i m i t e d area o f n a v i g a t i o n R 3 - R S N m = 0 , 6 5 .
F o r a superstructure o r deckhouse p l a t i n g m a d e o f a l u m i n u m a l l o y s m i = m = 0 , 8 0 .
2
T a b l e 4.2.2.1-2
A S values for shell plating i n regions o f strengthening
Strengthening
Nos
1
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:
f o r side s w e e p i n g
i n o t h e r cases
3,0
2,0
S t r e n g t h e n i n g i n r e g i o n s , t o w h i c h e x t r e m e h y d r o d y n a m i c pressures are applied
S = p l a t e thickness, i n m m , r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c
t i o n w i t h o u t taking into consideration the requirements for
m i n i m a l thickness;
A S = w e a r allowance, i n m m , to be determined f r o m the Rules for
C o n s t r u c t i o n . 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 strengthening
(except ice strengthening), the v a l u e o f A S s h a l l be adopted
f r o m T a b l e 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 - 2 . 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 ice
strengthening, the v a l u e o f A S s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d f r o m the
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 ] , i n m m ,
shall additionally c o m p l y w i t h the following:
i n t h e general case
[ S i ] > m S^,
(4.2.2.1-2)
f o r ships b u i l t t o t h e R S R u l e s w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d
before 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 9 0
[Si] > 0,5S ;
(4.2.2.1-3)
2
mm
AS,
o n o r after 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 9 0 as w e l l as t o t h e R u l e s o f
o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n societies o r w i t h o u t t e c h n i c a l
s u p e r v i s i o n o f a n y c l a s s i f i c a t i o n society
[Si] > 0,7S
(4.2.2.1-4)
0
w h e r e m = factor t o b e adopted from T a b l e 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 - 2 ;

Smm - m i n i m a l plate thickness, i n m m , r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction;
S = a s - b u i l t plate thickness.
2
T h e factors m i a n d m i n d i c a t e d i n T a b l e 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 - 1
are used f o r ships w i t h l e n g t h o f 9 0 m a n d above; f o r
ships w i t h length o f 6 5 m a n d b e l o w , the factors m i and m
s h a l l b e adopted e q u a l o n t h e w h o l e ship l e n g t h a n d
e q u a l t o t h e i r v a l u e s a t ends; f o r ships' i n t e r m e d i a t e
2
Appendix 2
285
lengths, t h e v a l u e s o f m\ a n d m s h a l l be d e t e r m i n e d b y
linear interpolation.
T h e difference [ S i ] o f p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l t h i c k nesses o f t w o adjacent plates s h a l l n o t exceed 3 m m .
4.2.2.2 I n case 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 residual
thickness [5*3], i n m m , o f a plate area s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d
from t h e f o r m u l a
i n t h e general case
[S3] = 0 , 8 5 [ S i ]
(4.2.2.2)
w h e r e [Si] - refer t o 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 .
(4.2.3.3-2)
[Si] > 0 . 6 5 S U ;
before 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 9 0
[Si]>0,5S ;
(4.2.3.3-3)
o n o r after 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 9 0 as w e l l as t o t h e rules o f o t h e r
classification societies o r w i t h o u t t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
o f a n y classification society
I n case o f a plate area w i t h g r o o v e , w e a r h a v i n g a

l e n g t h o f 1 0 0 m m a n d less, [S3] s h a l l b e adopted as i n t h e
case o f p i t t i n g i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 . 2 . 3 .
4.2.2.3 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 residual
plate thickness [ S ] , i n m m , s h a l l be d e t e r m i n e d from t h e
formula
where
[ S ] = 0,305*0 b u t n o t less t h a n 3 m m
F o r a trapezoidal corrugation, the f o l l o w i n g condition shall be additionally met:
[Si]>0,7S
(4.2.2.3)
w h e r e So refer t o 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 .
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 residual section m o d u l u s
[W\], i n c m , o f a g i r d e r s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e
formula
3
[W ]=
x
nW
(4.2.3.1)
3
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 the R u l e s f o r

Construction;
n = factor t o b e adopted e q u a l t o :
0,80 for m a i n and w e b framing girders i n w a y o f
strengthening;
0,75 f o r m a i n framing l o n g i t u d i n a l s o f s t r e n g t h deck,
sheerstrake, u p p e r a n d l o w e r strake o f 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 s , topside a n d h o p p e r t a n k s , i n n e r
b o t t o m a n d b o t t o m amidships, as w e l l as f o r a l l w e b f r a m i n g
girders;
0 , 7 0 f o r the rest o f girders;
0,65 f o r trapezoidal corrugations.
2
4.2.3.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e residual are [F{\, 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 from t h e
formula
(4.2.3.2)
[F ] = nF
x
w h e r e F = cross-sectional area, i n c m , o f a girder w e b , as r e q u i r e d b y

the Rules for Construction;
n = factor t o b e adopted f r o m 4 . 2 . 3 . 1 .
4.2.3.3 I n case o f t o t a l wear, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e residual

thickness [ S i ] , i n m m , o f a girder e l e m e n t s h a l l be
[Si] = n S
(4.2.3.3-1)
w h e r e n = factor t o be adopted i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 . 3 . 1 ;

S = thickness, i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r , as r e q u i r e d b y the
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 ] , i n m m , o f a
girder element shall additionally c o m p l y w i t h the
following:
(4.2.3.3-4)
= m i n i m a l girder e l e m e n t thickness, i n m m , r e q u i r e d b y the

R u l e s fpr C o n s t r u c t i o n ;
So = as-built girder e l e m e n t thickness.
[Si] > 12,56/Vr)
(4.2.3.3-5)
w h e r e b = trapezoidal c o r r u g a t i o n thickness, i n m , i n t h e p l a n e p a r a l l e l
to the bulkhead plane;
r | = 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 the steel o f
t r a p e z o i d a l corrugations, t o b e adopted from the R u l e s f o r
Construction.
4 . 2 . 3 . 4 I n case 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 residual
thickness [S3], i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r area is
(4.2.3.4)
[ S ] = 0,85[Si]
3
w h e r e [ 5 J refer t o 4.2.3.3.
4.2.3.5 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 residual

thickness [S4], i n m m , o f a g i r d e r m e m b e r is d e t e r m i n e d
from F o r m u l a ( 4 . 2 . 2 . 3 ) .
4 . 2 . 4 W e l d e d a n d riveted j o i n t s .
4.2.4.1 I n case o f w e l d wear o n a length exceeding 0,3 m ,
the permissible w e a r shall be established as f o l l o w s :
f o r b u t t w e l d s n o t deeper t h a n t h e surface o f t h e
h u l l m e m b e r w i t h t h e s m a l l e r thickness i n t h e j o i n t ;
for fillet w e l d s p a s s reduction b y 1 m m or 2 0 per cent,
w h i c h e v e r is less.
4.2.4.2 I n case 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 p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l thickness [S3],
i n m m , o f the w e l d shall be d e t e r m i n e d f r o m
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 length b e l o w 0,1 m ,
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 t h e
w e l d is d e t e r m i n e d from F o r m u l a ( 4 . 2 . 2 . 3 ) .
4.2.4.4 T h e permissible wear o f riveted j o i n t s shall
be established as f o l l o w s :
f o r flat a n d cup heads n o t greater t h a n 0,2 o f t h e
r i v e t b o d y diameter;
f o r c o u n t e r s u n k a n d raised c o u n t e r s u n k heads n o t
deeper t h a n 0 , 1 o f t h e r i v e t 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 r e v e a l e d b y r a n d o m
4
286
d r i l l i n g o f rivets, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r d e p t h f o r
4 . 2 . 6 . 6 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
c o u n t e r s u n k heads s h a l l b e r e d u c e d t o 0,05 o f t h e rivet plate thickness [S4], i n m m , s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n
diameter;
t h e distance from t h e centre o f t h e m a r g i n a l r o w o f
4 . 2 . 6 . 7 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
rivets t o t h e w o r n plate edge s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 1,3 o f thickness [ S i ] , i n m m , o f a g i r d e r m e m b e r is d e t e r m i n e d
t h e rivet b o d y diameter;
for riveted j o i n t s i n structures m a d e o f a l u m i n u m a l l o y s
[Si] = n S
(4.2.6.7)
and steel, t h e separation o f connected plates shall n o t
w
h
e
r
e
n
=
factor
t
o
b
e
adopted
f
r
o
m
4
.
2
.
3
.
1
;
exceed 2 m m . W h e r e a n a l u m i n u m a l l o y plate o r its section
S = a s - b u i l t thickness, i n m m , o f a g i r d e r m e m b e r .
is connected t o a steel plate, a drop o f the f o r m e r exceeding
2 0 per cent o f its as-built thickness is n o t permitted.
4.2.6.8 I n case 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
4.2.5 L o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
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 from t h e f o r m u l a
thickness [ S i ] , i n m m , o f local strengthening is
[S ] = 0,5S
(4.2.6.8)
d e t e r m i n e d from t h e f o r m u l a e :
w
h
e
r
e
S
refer
t
o
4
.
2
.
6
.
7
.
before 1 October 1990
4 . 2 . 6 . 9 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
[Si]>0,5S ;
(4.2.5-1)
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 riveted
o n o r after 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 9 0 as w e l l as t o t h e R u l e s o f j o i n t s s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 . 4 , a n d
o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n societies o r w i t h o u t t e c h n i c a l super t h a t o f l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g , i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 . 5 .
v i s i o n o f any classification society
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 h o l d h a t c h
[Si]>0,7S
(4.2.5-2)
covers.
w h e r e S = as-built thickness, i n m m , o f l o c a l strengthening.
4 . 2 . 7 . 1 F o r ships contracted f o r construction o n o r after
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 1 J u l y 2 0 1 2 , the requirements o f Section 7 o f I A C S U R
S 2 1 A (refer t o 7.10.6.53, Part " E q u i p m e n t , A r r a n g e
survey.
4.2.6.1 T h e standards stated b e l o w a p p l y o n l y t o ments and O u t f i t " o f the R u l e s f o r the Classification and
those ships, w h i c h R e g i s t e r class has n o t b e e n m o d i f i e d Construction o f S e a - G o i n g Ships) shall b e m e t w h e n
s i n c e t h e i r c o n s t r u c t i o n . T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e s e determining the permissible residual plate thickness.
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 . 7 . 2 F o r ships contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n d u r i n g
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 t h e p e r i o d from 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 5 t i l l 1 J u l y 2 0 1 2 , t h e
m o d u l u s [], i n c m , f o r a deck o r b o t t o m i s d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f 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
d e t e r m i n e d from F o r m u l a ( 4 . 2 . 1 . 1 - 1 ) w h e r e fc = 0,9 s h a l l b e m a d e c o n s i d e r i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 4 . 2 . 2 ,
A p p e n d i x 2 t o these R u l e s a n d R e g u l a t i o n 1 6 o f t h e
a n d Wjq,) i s d e t e r m i n e d 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 thickness
[S ], 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 , 1 9 6 6 , as
i n m m , o f side s h e l l 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 a m e n d e d b y t h e 1 9 8 8 P r o t o c o l r e l a t i n g t h e r e t o ( r e v i s e d
b u l k h e a d i s d e t e r m i n e d from F o r m u l a ( 4 . 2 . 1 . 3 ) w h e r e i n 2 0 0 3 ) .
= 0,9 a n d S ) , i s e q u a l t o t h e as-built thickness o f t h e
4.2.7.3 F o r ships contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n b e f o r e
member under consideration.
1 January 2005, the determination o f permissible residual
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 t h i c k n e s s s h a l l b e m a d e c o n s i d e r i n g t h e r e q u i r e
plate thickness [ S i ] , i n m m , i s d e t e r m i n e d from t h e m e n t s o f 4 . 2 . 2 , A p p e n d i x 2 t o t h e s e R u l e s a n d
Regulation 15(7) o f the International Convention o n
formula
L o a d Lines, 1966.
[Si] = m S
(4.2.6.4)
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
w h e r e 1 = factor t o b e adopted f r o m T a b l e 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 - 1 ; f o r ships w i t h
for less t h a n 5 years.
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 ) ,
4.2.8.1 T h e standards stated b e l o w a p p l y o n l y t o
R 3 - R S N a n d R 3 , m s h a l l b e adopted n o t less t h a n 0 , 7 5 ;
S = a s - b u i l t plate thickness, i n m m .
ships, w h i c h subsequent service s h a l l last f o r less t h a n
4.2.6.5 I n case 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 5 years, i.e. t o ships t o b e w r i t t e n o f f from a c t i v e fleet o r
plate thickness [S3], i n m m , i s d e t e r m i n e d from t h e scrapped.
formula
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 [], i n c m , f o r a deck o r b o t t o m , as
[S ] = 0,85[Si]
(4.2.6.5)
d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 . 1 , is subject t o special
w h e r e [ S i ] - refer t o 4 . 2 . 6 . 4 .
0
s(b)
i ( b
Appendix 2
287
4.2.8.3 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 a n d g i r d e r thickness [ S i ] , i n m m , d e t e r m i n e d
from 4 . 2 . 2 a n d 4 . 2 . 3 m a y b e reduced b y t h e v a l u e
o f A S * , i n m m , d e t e r m i n e d from t h e f o r m u l a
A
T h e standard [ ^ J i
special procedures agreed w i t h t h e Register.

4.3.2.1 F o r deflections i n t h e s t r e n g t h deck outside
o f t h e l i n e o f h a t c h o p e n i n g s , i n t h e sheerstrake a n d
b o t t o m shell plating amidships, the permissible relative
c a m b e r [f/b] s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
(4.2.7.2)
(5-TK
] m a y b e specified b y u s i n g
w h e r e x = t i m e , i n years, b e f o r e t h e nearest survey, r e p a i r o r scrappage;

x < 5;
u = average a n n u a l wear, i n m m / y e a r , o f h u l l m e m b e r s t o b e
d e t e r m i n e d o n t h e basis o f F o r m u l a ( 4 . 5 . 3 - 2 ) b u t n o t m o r e
t h a n t h e average a n n u a l , i n m m / y e a r , i n accordance w i t h
the Rules for Construction.
a
\f/b] = 0 , 0 5 f o r L > 9 0 m -
[f/b] = 0 , 1 0 f o r 6 5 m i
F o r welds w o r n o n lengths exceeding 0,3 m , provided

they are surveyed and measured at r a n d o m once i n 2,5 years
at least, t h e permissible w e a r m a y b e as f o l l o w s :
f o r b u t t w e l d s u p t o 0 , 9 5 S | , b u t n o t deeper t h a n
1 m m f r o m t h e p l a t e surface;
f o r f i l l e t w e l d s p a s s r e d u c t i o n b y 1,5 m m o r b y
3 0 p e r c e n t , w h i c h e v e r i s less, w h e r e S i s h a l l b e
adopted f r o m 4 . 2 . 4 .
The permissible wear f o r riveted joints shall be
established based o n 4 . 2 . 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
thickness o f 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 established
based o n 4 . 2 . 5 .
thickness [S3], i n m m , o f h u l l m e m b e r s i s d e t e r m i n e d
[S ] = 0,85[Si]
w h e r e L = design ship l e n g t h , i n m .
F o r 6 5 < L < 9 0 m , t h e rate [f/b] s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d

b y linear interpolation.
F o r t h e s a m e h u l l m e m b e r s at ends u p t o OAL o f
r e l e v a n t perpendiculars a n d f o r o t h e r h u l l m e m b e r s
t h r o u g h t h e ship l e n g t h , t h e rate [f/b] s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d
from T a b l e 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . F o r t h e r e g i o n s l y i n g b e t w e e n t h e
m i d s h i p r e g i o n a n d OAL o f r e l e v a n t perpendiculars, t h e
rate [f/b] s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y l i n e a r i n t e r p o l a t i o n .
T a b l e 4.3.2.1
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/b] i n d e f l e c t i o n s
b'/a
[fib]
0,65
0,70
and less
0,060
0,066
0,75
0,80
0,85
0,90
0,95
1,00
0,071
0,077
0,083
0,089
0,094
0,1
N o t e . V = m i m i m u m d e f l e c t i o n size, i n m m (refer t o 3 . 3 . 3 . 2 ) ;
a = g i r d e r spacing, i n m m (refer t o 3.3.3.4).
(4.2.7.3)
(4.3.2.1)
where [ 5 J refer t o 4.2.7.2.
4.3.2.2 F o r ribs i n s t r e n g t h deck p l a t i n g , sheerstrake

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 [f/a] s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
4.2.8.5 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
thickness [S4], i n m m , o f h u l l m e m b e r s i s d e t e r m i n e d
from t h e f o r m u l a e :
[S ] = 0,30S ,
4
for
2,5 <
x <
[S ] = 0,25So, f o r
X<
[S ] = 0,20S ,
< 1
for
but not
2,5 b u t
not
butnot
less
than
less t h a n 2,5 m m ; (42.7.4-2)
less
than
[f/a] = 0 , 0 5 f o r L > 9 0 m -
[f/a] = 0 , 0 9 f o r L < 6 5 m i
3 m m ; (42.7.4-1)
2 m m ; (4.2.7.4-3)
w h e r e So - refer t o 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 ;
x - refer t o 4 . 2 . 7 . 2 .
h e L - refer t o 4 . 3 . 2 .
e r
F o r 6 5 < L < 9 0 m , t h e rate [f/a] s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d

b y linear interpolation.
F o r t h e s a m e h u l l m e m b e r s at ends u p t o 0,lL o f
r e l e v a n t perpendiculars a n d f o r o t h e r h u l l m e m b e r s
t h r o u g h t h e ship l e n g t h , t h e rate [f/a] s h a l l b e established
as f o l l o w s :
[f/a] = 0 , 0 9 .
n
The permissible total length
[ .^Ji
]>
o f deflections, ribs a n d i n d e n t a t i o n s i n w a y o f s t r e n g t h
deck o r b o t t o m a m i d s h i p s i s d e t e r m i n e d as f o l l o w s :
(4.3.1)
w h e r e flj = deck breadth, i n m , b e t w e e n the l i n e o f h a t c h openings a n d
side, o r b o t t o m b r e a d t h i n c l u d i n g t h e b i l g e .
(4.3.2.2-1)
(4.3.2.2-2)
F o r the regions lying between the midship region

a n d 0,lL o f r e l e v a n t perpendiculars, t h e rate [f/a] s h a l l b e
determined b y linear interpolation.
4.3.2.3 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h deflections a n d ribs,
w h i c h are m a d e o f a l u m i n u m a l l o y s h a v i n g t h e y i e l d
s t r e n g t h R o,2 = ( 1 2 0 1 5 0 ) M P a , t h e rates m e n t i o n e d
u n d e r 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 a n d 4 . 3 . 2 . 2 s h a l l b e used.
4.3.3 I n d e n t a t i o n s .
4.3.3.1 F o r girders m a d e o f steel h a v i n g t h e y i e l d
s t r e n g t h R = 2 3 5 M P a , i n w h i c h there a r e n o bulges,
p
eH
288
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 [f/l\, r e l a t i v e framing
deviation [d/h], relative p o s i t i o n o f camber m a x i m u m [f/c]
a n d o f 3 0 0 m m b a s e d c a m b e r [/ ] s h a l l b e
established as f o l l o w s :
00
4.4 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H C R A C K S
4 . 4 . 1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e crack l e n g t h [X], i n m m , s h a l l
be adopted f r o m T a b l e 4 . 4 . 1 .
T a b l e 4.4.1
t o b e adopted from T a b l e 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 ;
[d/h] = 0,\5;
[//c] = 0 , 1 ;
[/] = 840/.
(4.3.3.1-1)
(4.3.3.1-2)
(4.3.3.1-3)
(4.3.3.1-4)
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 \fit\ 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
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
Material
Hull
member
steel, for which 1 ^ = 2 3 5 M P a ,

and a l u m i n u m alloy
higher strength
steel
200
150
0,1 h b u t n o t greater
than 100 m m
0,075A b u t n o t greater
t h a n 7 5
Plates
Girders
I'lh
wn
I'lh
wn
1 0 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 area o f a g i r d e r i n
W h e r e d e f o r m e d girders c a n n o t b e e x a m i n e d , t h e
standards s h a l l b e a m e n d e d as f o l l o w s :
[f/l\ t o b e m u l t i p l i e d b y a factor o f 0,5;
[d/h] t o b e substituted b y t h e rate
0,1c b u t n o t greater t h a n 0 , 0 7 5 c b u t n o t greater

t h a n 7 5
100 m m
N o t e , h = g i r d e r depth, i n m m ;
= k n e e side, l e n g t h , i n m m , o f t h e side
s t r e n g t h e n i n g , a l o n g w h i c h t h e crack propagates.
o f local
4 . 4 . 2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e crack 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 t h e
Register.
(4.3.3.1-5)
[(f -fb)/a] = 0 , 1 5
a
w h e r e f a n d f = m a x i m u m cambers, i n m m , o f t w o adjacent girders;

(fa^fb),
i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.2;
a = g i r d e r spacing, i n m m ;
the rate [flc] t o b e m u l t i p l i e d b y a factor o f 0 , 8 ;
the rate [/300] t o b e m u l t i p l i e d b y a & c t o r o f 0,5.
a
Connecting ele
ments a n d local
strengthening
4.5 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H I N T E N S I V E W E A R
AND PROGRESSING DEFORMATIONS
4 . 3 . 3 . 2 F o r girders a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f steel
h a v i n g t h e y i e l d strength R = 2 3 5 M P a , i n w h i c h 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 [f/l\
s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
w i t h h o l e s i n t h e g i r d e r w e b o r plate e l e m e n t
eH
(4.3.3.2-1)
[/7/1 = 0 , 0 5 ;
i n t h e absence o f h o l e s i n t h e girder w e b o r plate

element
[/74 = 0 , 0 7 .
4.5.1 T h e provisions o f this Chapter apply t o hull

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 section m o d u l u s
[FFrf(&)], i n c m , f o r a deck o r b o t t o m i s d e t e r m i n e d from
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
u , i n m m / y e a r , e x c e e d i n g t h e a n n u a l average w e a r ,
i n m m / y e a r , as s t i p u l a t e d i n t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n ,
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 , as
d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 , s h a l l b e increased
b y t h e v a l u e o f AS , i n m m , t o b e d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e
formula
3
aS
(4.3.3.2-2)
4.3.3.3 F o r girder a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f steel

h a v i n g t h e y i e l d s t r e n g t h Rg = 3 9 0 M P a , t h e rates [f/l\
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 ) , [f/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
complying with
F o r m u l a (4.3.3.1-4) shall b e 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 p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f steel h a v i n g
t h e y i e l d s t r e n g t h 2 3 5 < ^ < 3 9 0 M P a , t h e standards
shall be determined b y linear interpolation.
T h e rates [d/h] 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 ) ,
[f/l] 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 )
d o n o t depend o n t h e y i e l d s t r e n g t h o f steel.
4 3 3 . 4 F o r girders and plate elements made o f a l u m i n u m
a l l o y s h a v i n g t h e y i e l d s t r e n g t h Rpo,2 = 1 2 0 1 5 0 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.
AS =5(u -u)
a
(4.5.3-1)
aS
where u = ( . S - S ) / T
a S
(4.5.3-2)
[/300]
o r t h e p e r m i s s i b l e t i m e [T], i n y e a r s , o f
t h e i r subsequent service s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d from t h e
formula
+
[ ]
5-
5j
(4.5.3-3)
w h e r e S[ = average r e s i d u a l h u l l m e m b e r thickness, i n m m , d e t e r m i n e d
d u r i n g t h e present h u l l f l a w d e t e c t i o n i n accordance w i t h 3 . 2 ;
S = a s - b u i l t h u l l m e m b e r thickness, i n m m ;
T = t i m e o f p r e v i o u s service l i f e , i n years, o f the h u l l m e m b e r
b e f o r e its b e i n g i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d .
0
Appendix 2
289
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
parameters p r o g r e s s i n g ( i n c r e a s i n g ) at t h e rate o f u f,
i n m m / y e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e c a m b e r [f], i n m m , f o r a n y
t y p e 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, s h a l l b e reduced b y t h e v a l u e o f /, i n m m , t o b e
a
(4.5.4-1)
A / = 5u
af
w h e r e o f
(4.5.4-2)
or t h e i r p e r m i s s i b l e subsequent service l i f e [ 7 ] ,
i n years, s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d from t h e f o r m u l a
n2
[7]
(4.5.4-3)
(f\)2-(f2f
w h e r e f[ a n d f i = h u l l m e m b e r camber, i n m m , d e t e r m i n e d d u r i n g t h e
present a n d t h e p r e v i o u s h u l l f l a w d e t e c t i o n i n accordance
w i t h 3.3 a n d p r o c e e d i n g f r o m d e f o r m a t i o n t y p e ;
T = p e r i o d o f t i m e , i n years, b e t w e e n t h e present a n d the p r e v i o u s
h u l l flaw detection. I t is p e r m i t t e d t o establish T = 5 years as
t h e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n the special s u r v e y s o f t h e ship.
5 DIRECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ON H U L L R E P A I R
See circular 771
5.1
GENERAL
5.1.1 T h e present S e c t i o n contains 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
b e e n assessed as " U N S A T I S F A C T O R Y " u n d e r t h e
provisions o f Section 2 .
5.1.2 I n r e p a i r e d h u l l structures, t h e i r strength,
r i g i d i t y a n d toughness s h a l l b e restored t o a l e v e l n o t
l o w e r t h a n specified b y t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r t h e t e c h n i c a l
conditions " 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 " under the provisions o f Section 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, s t r e n g t h e n i n g , s t r a i g h t e n i n g , w e l d i n g - u p
and closing b y fusion are recommended . Unless
expressly p r o v i d e d o t h e r w i s e , o n l y t h e d a m a g e d s e c t i o n
o f t h e 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 ship, 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
t h e basis o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
t y p e o f d a m a g e a n d its n u m e r i c a l parameters;
area o f d a m a g e d structure a n d its l o c a t i o n i n t h e h u l l ;
possible reasons o f damage;
ship's age 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 r e p a i r t o b e carried o u t .
5.1.5.1 T h e t y p e o f d a m a g e a n d its n u m e r i c a l para
m e t e r s s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h S e c t i o n 3.
1
' T h e I n s t r u c t i o n s d o n o t consider repair procedures i n v o l v i n g

substantial m o d i f i c a t i o n o r m o d e r n i z a t i o n o f t h e h u l l .
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 area f o r t h e
structure s h a l l b e assessed i n accordance w i t h t h e
purpose a n d c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f m e m b e r groups as s t i p u
lated i n t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d c o n s i d e r i n g t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r tightness.
5.1.5.3 A s possible reasons o f damage, t h e f o l l o w i n g
reasons m a y b e 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 ;
t e c h n o l o g i c a l errors a n d l o w q u a l i t y o f structure
fabrication;
errors a n d u n f o r e s e e n circumstances i n service.
5.1.5.4 T h e p e r i o d o f subsequent ship service 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 from t h e ship's age, h u l l
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , devices, e n g i n e , 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 from 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 t h e 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
e q u a l t o o r l o n g e r t h a n 5 years.
5.1.5.5 I t s h a l l b e considered that, 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
t h a n i n i t i a l l y w h e n damaged. T h e w o r k m a n s h i p at t h e
y a r d , w h e r e t h e ship w i l l b e repaired, s h a l l b e assessed i n
respect o f t h e w o r k m a n s h i p d u r i n g t h e ship c o n s t r u c t i o n .
5.1.5.6 T h e r e p a i r procedure s h a l l b e i n each case
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d s h a l l b e agreed w i t h
t h e R e g i s t e r 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 project,
s u c h as s t r u c t u r a l 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, etc. s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register.
I t is p e r m i t t e d 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 d e t e r m i n i n g s t r u c t u r a l scantlings, t h e
c o n d i t i o n s a n d p e r i o d o f subsequent ship service s h a l l b e
considered.
T h e r e q u i r e d 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 from t h e f o r m u l a
,
5 = [5' ] + ( 7 - 5 )
1
(5.1.6)
w h e r e S = r e q u i r e d thickness, i n m m , o f restored h u l l m e m b e r ;
[S\] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l thickness, i n m m , o f a restored h u l l
m e m b e r i n case o f t o t a l w e a r , as d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance
w i t h 4 . 2 . 2 t o 4 . 2 . 6 w i t h d u e regard t o 4 . 2 . 1 ;
T = expected p e r i o d , i n years, o f f u r t h e r service o f the ship;
= average a n n u a l wear, i n m m / y e a r , as p e r t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction.
T h e difference i n thickness b e t w e e n t h e restored

m e m b e r a n d t h e e x i s t i n g adjacent h u l l m e m b e r s h a l l n o t
exceed 3 m m .
5.1.7 T h e m a t e r i a l t o b e used f o r s t r u c t u r a l repairs
s h a l l b e c e r t i f i e d b y t h e Register.
F o r r e p a i r purposes, t h e r e p l a c i n g o r s t r e n g t h e n i n g
h u l l m e m b e r s m a y b e i n s t a l l e d , w h i c h are m a d e o f steel
w i t h a grade n o t l o w e r t h a n t h a t r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n , w h i c h refers t o b o t h h i g h e r strength steels
a n d l o w e r s t r e n g t h steels as c o m p a r e d t o t h e i n i t i a l ones,
290
provided a calculation substantiation and the Register

a g r e e m e n t are a v a i l a b l e .
The replacing o r strengthening h u l l members cont r i b u t i n g t o 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 m a d e o f steel
w i t h a grade n o t l o w e r t h a n t h a t used d u r i n g construct i o n , a n d o f t h e s a m e o r h i g h e r strength.
5.1.8 T h e h u l l r e p a i r procedure s h a l l be a p p r o v e d b y
t h e Register.
5.1.9 A l l h u l l r e p a i r operations s h a l l b e t e c h n i c a l l y
supervised b y t h e Register.
5 . 1 . 1 0 R e p a i r e d structures s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e
R e g i s t e r s o t h a t tests stipulated i n these R u l e s m a y b e
carried o u t w h e r e necessary. T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e R u l e s
f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n p e r t i n e n t t o ship s t a b i l i t y s h a l l b e also
taken into consideration.
5.1.11 G o o d w o r k m a n s h i p o f structural repair and
satisfactory test results m a y serve as t h e basis f o r t h e ship
class r e n e w a l .
5.1.12 W h e n choosing t h e repair methods a n d
design, o n e s h a l l b e g u i d e d b y t h e d o c u m e n t s t o b e
f o u n d i n A p p e n d i x 3 t o these R u l e s .
a n d a breadth n o t exceeding 5 0 t i m e s its o w n breadth, b u t

n o t greater t h a n 7 0 0 m m T h e application o f r i d e r plates
w i t h parameters exceeding the above l i m i t s i s subject t o
special consideration b y the R e g i s t e r i n each case.
B e f o r e f i t t i n g , t h e surfaces o f r i d e r plate a n d h u l l
structure t o b e j o i n e d s h a l l b e c a r e f u l l y cleaned a n d
adjusted. T h e clearances b e t w e e n t h e surfaces o f plates
b e i n g j o i n e d s h a l l n o t exceed 2 m m .
W h e n r i d e r plates are fitted, measures s h a l l b e t a k e n
t o m a x i m a l l y reduce t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l b e n d i n g m o m e n t o f
the hull.
A r i d e r plate s h a l l b e f i t t e d u s i n g f i l l e t w e l d s . P l u g
a n d i n t e r m i t t e n t w e l d s are n o t p e r m i t t e d . T h e q u a l i t y o f
100 p e r cent o f b u t t w e l d s i n r i d e r plates s h a l l b e
c o n t r o l l e d . I n t h e case o f r i d e r plates fitted b e l o w t h e
w a t e r l i n e , t h e q u a l i t y o f f i l l e t w e l d s s h a l l b e tested b y a i r
pressurization w i t h application o f a f o a m compound.
T h e s t r u c t u r a l a d j u s t m e n t o f r i d e r plate butts s h a l l be
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h F i g . 5 . 2 . 1 . 3 - 1 , a n d o f t h e i r
ends, i n accordance w i t h F i g . 5.2.1.3-2.
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 members w i t h wear, the f o l l o w i n g
r e p a i r procedures are r e c o m m e n d e d ;
r e p l a c e m e n t o f h u l l m e m b e r o r its section;
s t r e n g t h e n i n g o f h u l l m e m b e r o r its section;
sealing o f a h u l l m e m b e r section b y f u s i o n .
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 its sections
s h a l l h a v e thicknesses n o t less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d from
Formula (5.1.6).
W h e n girders are replaced, t h e i r intersections w i t h
o t h e r frames s h a l l b e s o executed t h a t t h e s t r u c t u r a l
c o n t i n u i t y o f m a i n framing girders i s 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 m e a n s o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
r i d e r plates increasing t h e section m o d u l i o f h u l l a n d
girders;
d o u b l e r plates f o r l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g 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 s h i p , a n d f o r t h e ships w i t h
subsequent 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 s e c t i o n
m o d u l i o f h u l l a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g 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 Supervision o f Application o f W e l d i n g at Shipbuilding and
S h i p R e p a i r " , as a r e g u l a r repair subject t o special
consideration b y and agreement w i t h R H O .
A r i d e r plate m a y h a v e a thickness exceeding b y n o t
m o r e t h a n 5 0 per cent the 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 ,
F i g . 5 . 2 . 1 . 3 - 1 A d j u s t m e n t o f r i d e r plate butts
Rider
plate
Plating/shell
plate
F i g . 5.2.1.3-2 A d j u s t m e n t o f r i d e r p l a t e ends
D o u b l e r plates u s e d f o r t e m p o r a r y r e p a i r s h a l l
comply w i t h the provisions o f the documents approved
b y t h e R e g i s t e r as regards t h e i r d i m e n s i o n s , m a t e r i a l ,
manufacturing procedure and fitting o n the h u l l m e m b e r
b e i n g repaired. N o d o u b l e r plates are p e r m i t t e d i n areas
o f i n t e n s i v e v i b r a t i o n a n d i n those areas, t o w h i c h ice
loads are applied.
Appendix 2
T h e scantlings o f s t r e n g t h e n i n g girders a n d stiffeners

shall be determined analytically bearing i n m i n d the
expected service p e r i o d .
T h e s t r e n g t h e n i n g girders m a y b e intercostal. T h e i r
ends s h a l l b e a t t a c h e d t o deep f r a m i n g m e m b e r s
f o l l o w i n g t h e design a p p l i e d e l s e w h e r e i n t h e h u l l . I f
a n o t h e r m e t h o d o f attaching t h e g i r d e r ends is preferred,
t h i s s h a l l be considered w h e n d e t e r m i n i n g t h e scantlings
o f s t i f f e n i n g girders.
5.2.1.4 T h e sealing o f a h u l l m e m b e r s e c t i o n b y
fusion shall be carried o u t using electrodes corresponding
t o t h e steel grade, o f w h i c h t h e r e p a i r e d section is m a d e .
B e f o r e w e l d i n g , t h e h u l l m e m b e r section s h a l l be
c a r e f u l l y cleaned o f c o r r o s i o n products a n d prepared f o r
w e l d i n g operations.
Efficient w e l d i n g procedures p r o v i d i n g for the
necessary heat i n p u t , heat c o n c e n t r a t i o n , sequence o f
m a k i n g w e l d s o r p a d w e l d s s h a l l be applied.
W h e n w e l d i n g operations are c o m p l e t e d , t h e w e l d o r
p a d w e l d s h a l l be after treated a n d tested f o r t h e presence
o f cracks.
5.2.2 C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f t h e h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n .
5 . 2 . 2 . 1 T o restore t h e necessary characteristics o f
t h e h u l l cross-section, r e p a i r is p e r m i t t e d i n t h e f o r m o f
r e p l a c i n g o r s t r e n g t h e n i n g a c o a m i n g , u p p e r deck,
sheerstrake, b o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m , side, i n n e r side,
l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s w i t h adjacent l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
5.2.2.2 T h e h u l l l e n g t h t o b e r e p a i r e d s h a l l be
determined proceeding f r o m the h u l l flaw detection r i n g
sections. W h e r e t h e l e n g t h o f r e p a i r e d s e c t i o n is less t h a n
t h e m i d s h i p r e g i o n l e n g t h , t h e m e m b e r scantlings o f h u l l
sections adjacent t o t h e r e p a i r e d ones s h a l l b e checked
for compliance w i t h the provisions o f 2.2.1.
5.2.2.3 T h e scantlings o f each repaired m e m b e r
s h a l l b e checked f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e b u c k l i n g
strength requirements o f the Rules for Construction.
5.2.2.4 T h e h u l l s t r e n g t h e n i n g m a y b e effected b y
f i t t i n g r i d e r plates and/or a d d i t i o n a l l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f r i d e r plates f o r increasing t h e h u l l
section m o d u l u s
b y m o r e t h a n 2 0 p e r cent is
case.
T h e r e c o m m e n d e d a r r a n g e m e n t o f r i d e r plates is
shown i n Fig. 5.2.2.4-1.
A d d i t i o n a l girders m a y b e fitted b e t w e e n e x i s t i n g
ones a n d also, ship's service c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t t i n g , o n t h e
reverse sides o f plates, f o r instance, o n t h e e x t e r n a l
surface o f deck p l a t i n g o f a n o i l t a n k e r ( F i g . 5 . 2 . 2 . 4 - 2 ) .
T h e l e n g t h o f s t r e n g t h e n i n g s h a l l b e sufficient, as
c o m p a r e d t o t h e ship l e n g t h , t o ensure t h e r e q u i r e d
v a l u e s o f [] i n t h e c o n t r o l l e d h u l l sections, a n d i n
a n y case t o lap o v e r t h e m i d s h i p r e g i o n .
5.2.3 P l a t e s .
5 . 2 . 3 . 1 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e thickness o f t h e
plate t o b e replaced 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
from F o r m u l a ( 5 . 1 . 6 ) . A s f o r s h e l l plates, b u l k h e a d
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~ r f
F i g . 5 . 2 . 2 . 4 - 1 R i d e r plate a r r a n g e m e n t
__^
E x i s t i n g girders
Web
beam
F i g . 5.2.2.4-2 F i t t i n g o f a d d i t i o n a l girders
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 r e p a i r o f plates m a y b e carried o u t b y
m e a n s o f d o u b l e r plates. F o r m e m b e r s c o n t r i b u t i n g t o t h e
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f h u l l , t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f u s i n g
d o u b l e r plates s h a l l b e a n a l y t i c a l l y substantiated. 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 are r e p a i r e d u s i n g d o u b l e r plates, s h a l l b e
considered 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 Q,y F o r t h e plates o f structures e n s u r i n g tightness,
w h i c h are repaired u s i n g d o u b l e r plates, tests s h a l l be
conducted i n accordance w i t h t h e R u l e s .
5.2.3.2 I n case o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e t o t a l area o f
nonadjacent sections b e i n g replaced s h a l l 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
l o c a l w e a r m a y b e carried o u t b y m e a n s o f a d o u b l e r
plate. Plates w i t h l i n e a r w e a r i n w a y o f t h e 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 be r e p a i r e d
b y fitting r i d e r plates.
W h e r e a w o r n plate s e c t i o n is repaired b y strength
e n i n g w i t h i n t e r c o s t a l girders o r stiffeners, t h e e f f i c i e n c y
o f t h i s s t r u c t u r a l design s h a l l b e 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 thickness [ S ]
m a y b e reduced b e a r i n g t h e s t r e n g t h e n i n g i n m i n d .
Plates w i t h groove w e a r m a y be repaired b y w e l d i n g up.
T h e t o t a l w e l d e d - u p area s h a l l n o t exceed 5 per cent o f
t h e plate s e c t i o n area.
5.2.3.3 F o r plates w i t h p i t t i n g , t h e p i t s m a y b e sealed
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
d
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o f plates w i t h g r o o v e wear. P i t s r e m o v e d from a r i v e t e d

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 f u s i o n .
I f a p l a t e i s r e p a i r e d b y r e p l a c i n g its p i t t e d section,
t h e r e p a i r s h a l l 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.
Temporary repair o f a pitted plate section m a y b e
carried o u t b y m e a n s o f a d o u b l e r plate.
5.2.4 G i r d e r s .
5 . 2 . 4 . 1 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r o f a girder, 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 l o s t because o f w e a r exceeds 6 0 p e r cent o f t h e
i n i t i a l v a l u e o r i f t h e girder i s located i n t h e m i d s h i p
r e g i o n a n d is a l o n g i t u d i n a l framing m e m b e r o f a deck o r
bottom.
I f a g i r d e r is repaired b y s t r e n g t h e n i n g i n t h e 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. F o r girder strengthening,
r i d e r 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 s e c t i o n beams. T h e r e c o m m e n d e d designs
o f w o r n g i r d e r s t r e n g t h e n i n g are s h o w n i n F i g . 5 . 2 . 4 . 1 - 1 .
T h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f a strengthened g i r d e r m a y n o t be
increased a b o v e t h e as-built v a l u e .
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
p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l thicknesses [Si] o f g i r d e r elements
m a y b e reduced i n v i e w o f t h e s t r e n g t h e n i n g effected.
5.2.4.2 I n t h e case 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 l i m i t e d span l e n g t h
i n w a y o f wear. T h e d i m e n s i o n s o f t h e replaced s e c t i o n
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e as-built d i m e n s i o n s o f t h e
girder.
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 s t r e n g t h e n i n g s h a l l b e
effected t h r o u g h o u t t h e w o r n section. I f is also p e r m i t t e d
f o r t h e w o r n deep girder w e b areas t o b e strengthened
w i t h stiffeners. T h e r e c o m m e n d e d plans o f s t r e n g t h e n i n g
t h e girder areas are s h o w n i n F i g . 5.2.4.2.
Repair b y strengthening is not permitted for t h e
e l e m e n t s o f deck a n d b o t t o m l o n g i t u d i n a l s a m i d s h i p s .
G i r d e r web
I
Doubler
plate
Stiffener
aj^2S+25
G i r d e r web a r e a
j w i t h local
wear
mm; a ~^2S + 50 mm
2
F i g . 5 . 2 . 4 . 1 - 1 G i r d e r strengthening:
existing girders;
b ^ t - i l additional
strengthening
F i g . 5.2.4.2 S t r e n g t h e n i n g o f a g i r d e r area
T h i s r e p a i r procedure i s n o t p e r m i t t e d f o r deck a n d
b o t t o m longitudinals amidships.
a d d i t i o n a l girders o r supports ( w e b girders) i n a g r i l l a g e
(refer t o F i g . 5 . 2 . 4 . 1 - 2 ) , t h e e f f i c i e n c y o f designs adopted
knee fitted on the same ,

plane as the c a r l i n g web j
F i g . 5.2.4.1-2 S t r e n g t h e n i n g o f m a i n f r a m i n g girders
w i t h w e b girders
5.2.4.3 I n case 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
u n d e r 5.2.3.3.
5 . 2 . 5 . 1 W o r n w e l d s m a y b e repaired b y w e l d i n g - u p .
I f necessary, p a r t i c u l a r w e l d lengths m a y b e cut o u t a n d
w e l d e d 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 r e p l a c i n g b l i n d rivets, t h e c h a m f e r i n g
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 t h e
r e s i d u a l thickness o f t h e c h a m f e r e d m e m b e r .
I f a n a l u m i n u m a l l o y p l a t e i s 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 one, t h e w o r n plate area s h a l l b e
r e m o v e d , a n d t h e riveted j o i n t s h a l l b e r e - r i v e t e d .
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 water
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
r i v e t i n g m a y be p e r m i t t e d o n agreement w i t h the Register.
5 2 . 6 Connecting elements a n d local strengthening.
5 . 2 . 6 . 1 I n case 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
s h a l l b e replaced, i f t h e girder, w h i c h i t strengthens, i s
replaced.
Appendix 2
I f t h e girder i s repaired b y o t h e r m e t h o d s , t h e w o r n
c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t m a y b e strengthened, f o r instance, a
stiffener m a y b e fitted o n t h e w e b plate o f a k n e e
c o n n e c t i n g w e b m e m b e r s . I n such a case, t h e e f f i c i e n c y
o f adopted d e s i g n s h a l l b e substantiated a n a l y t i c a l l y o r i n
another way.
5.2.6.2 I n case o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t
m a y b e p a r t i a l l y replaced i n t h e area o f i n t e n s i v e w e a r ,
f o r instance, at bracket ends, large knees. T h e thickness
o f replaced s e c t i o n s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h a t o f t h e
e l e m e n t remainder.
I n some cases, strengthening i n the f o r m o f rider plates
o r stiffeners m a y b e applied f o r repairing a connecting
element section o n agreement w i t h the Register.
5.2.6.3 W o r n l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g s h a l l n o r m a l l y b e
r e p l a c e d as a w h o l e . W h e r e n e c e s s a r y , a p a r t i a l
replacement o f the m o s t w o r n section is permitted.
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s e c t i o n 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
Formula (5.1.6).
A h u l l m e m b e r c o n t a i n i n g r i b s s h a l l b e repaired b y
replacement, i f / / a > \,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 ribs s h a l l b e strengthened
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
7 5 p e r cent o f t h a t o f e x i s t i n g girders. A r e c o m m e n d e d
plan o f deflection a n d r i b strengthening is s h o w n i n
F i g . 5.3.3.2.
5.3.1 R e p a i r procedures.
5.3.1.1 F o r h u l l members w i t h residual deformation,
t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p a i r procedures are r e c o m m e n d e d :
r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e h u l l e l e m e n t o r its section;
s t r e n g t h e n i n g o f t h e h u l l e l e m e n t o r its s e c t i o n w h e r e
r e s i d u a l 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 p r o v i s i o n s 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 m e a n s o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
strings ( r i d e r plates);
girders o r stiffeners.
T h e strings, girders a n d stiffeners s h a l l b e m a n u
factured a n d fitted bearing i n m i n d t h e relevant
p r o v i s i o n s 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 p r o c e d u r e a p p r o v e d b y t h e
Register. T h e t o t a l d e f o r m e d area o f a m e m b e r s h a l l b e
i n t e n s i v e l y 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, r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n r e p a i r 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 .
F o r d e f o r m e d h u l l m e m b e r s located a m i d s h i p s i n t h e
s t r e n g t h deck o r b o t t o m m a y b e repaired b y m e a n s o f
replacement o r strengthening. 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 l o n g i t u d i n a l s o f t h e strength deck a n d b o t t o m
a m i d s h i p s m a y n o t b e r e p a i r e d b y f i t t i n g strings.
5.3.3.1 W h e r e a h u l l member containing indenta
t i o n s a n d ribs i s replaced, t h e t h i c k n e s s o f replaced
F i g . 5.3.3.2 S t r e n g t h e n i n g o f deflections a n d r i b s w i t h stiffeners:

1 - m a i n f r a m i n g girder;
2 - a deflection o r rib contour;
3 - stiffeners
5.3.3.3 W h e n h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h deflections 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 f l a t t e n i n g 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:
f o r deflections, i n w h i c h t h e d e f o r m e d s h e l l p l a t i n g
area does n o t g o as f a r as t h e girders, t h e w h o l e o f t h e
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 , s h a l l b e covered;
f o r r i b s a n d deflections, i n w h i c h t h e d e f o r m e d s h e l l
p l a t i n g , area goes as f a r as t h e girders, l e n g t h w i s e w i t h
regard t o f r a m i n g m e m b e r s a n d i n w a y o f t h e 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 hull member containing a n indentation o r
b u l g e s h a l l b e repaired b y replacement, i f i t i s n o t
possible t o e l i m i n a t e t h e r u p t u r e b y w e l d i n g - u p i n
W h e r e a m e m b e r c o n t a i n i n g i n d e n t a t i o n s o r bulges
is replaced, t h e thickness o f t h e replaced s e c t i o n s h a l l n o t
be less t h a n t h a t d e t e r m i n e d from F o r m u l a ( 5 . 1 . 6 ) .
T h e m a i n framing girders i n w a y o f a n i n d e n t a t i o n
s h a l l b e r e p a i r e d b y replacement, i f f/l'>2[f/l] a n d
^>2[/'] w h e r e / , /', f o, [f/I], [f o] s h a l l b e
a d o p t e d f r o m 3.3.4 a n d 4 . 3 . 3 .
A h u l l m e m b e r containing a bulge shall be repaired
b y r e p l a c e m e n t w h e r e / / / ' > 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 structure i n w a y o f a n
i n d e n t a t i o n t o b e strengthened b y f i t t i n g a d d i t i o n a l
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girders o r stiffeners, f o r instance, i n t e r m e d i a t e frames,

a n d stringers. T h e e f f i c i e n c y o f 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 substantiated w i t h due regard t o t h e parameters o f the particular indentations.
I f t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f 2.3.3.3 are n o t m e t b y o n l y t h e
girder w e b s d e v i a t i n g f r o m t h e i r i n i t i a l p l a n e , i t i s
r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e y b e strengthened w i t h strings
w e l d e d t o t h e upper surface o f face plates p e r p e n d i c u larly to their direction ( F i g . 5.3.4.2-1).
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 cracks a n d ruptures,
t h e f o l l o w i n g r e p a i r procedures are r e c o m m e n d e d :
r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r section, i n w h i c h a
crack o r r u p t u r e is contained;
replacement o f the h u l l m e m b e r section containing a
crack o r r u p t u r e w i t h m o d e r n i z a t i o n o f t h e structure;
Girders, which webs deviate from their initial planes
welding-up.
5.4.1.2 R e p l a c e m e n t o f a cracked 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 b r a n c h e d 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 c r a c k i n g a r e l o w q u a l i t y o f
m a t e r i a l , its l a m i n a t i o n , gross t e c h n o l o g i c a l errors o r l o w
q u a l i t y o f structure f a b r i c a t i o n , o v e r h e a t i n g o r b u r n i n g
o f m a t e r i a l , w h i c h m a y i n v o l v e crack recurrence i n
future;
t h e ship i s y o u n g e r t h a n 10 years.
T h e d i m e n s i o n s o f m e m b e r section t o b e replaced
A-A
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 :
t h e s e c t i o n a n d t h e crack s h a l l c o m p l e t e l y o v e r l a p i n
1
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l
length w i t h an addition o f 30 m m along the direction o f
t h e crack p r o p a g a t i o n f r o m its peak;
Fig. 5.3.4.2-1 Girders strengthening w i t h a string
the border o f the section shall lie outside the h u l l
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 due t o its shape;
W h e n s t r i n g s a r e fitted, t h e y s h a l l exceed t h e
t h e d i m e n s i o n s o f t h e section s h a l l r e n d e r t e c h n o l o d a m a g e d area b y t w o spacings t o each side a t least. g i c a l operations possible o n t h e l e v e l o f w o r k m a n s h i p
T h e cross-sectional area o f a s t r i n g s h a l l be c h o s e n close r e q u i r e d f o r t h e repair.
t o close t o t h a t o f t h e g i r d e r face plate.
H u l l m e m b e r s w i t h ruptures s h a l l b e r e p a i r e d b y
W h e r e t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f 2.3.3.3 are n o t m e t , bulges replacement. H u l l m e m b e r s n o t subjected t o forces due t o
m a y b e strengthened w i t h stiffeners p r o v i d e d / / / ' < 2[f/l\. t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l b e n d i n g o f h u l l m a y b e repaired w i t h
T h e r e c o m m e n d e d plans o f b u l g e d g i r d e r w e b strength- 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
e n i n g are s h o w n i n F i g . 5 . 3 . 4 . 2 - 2 . T h e thickness S o f repair. A r i d e r p l a t e s h a l l g o b e y o n d t h e edge o f a r u p t u r e
s t r e n g t h e n i n g stiffener s h a l l b e adopted equal t o t h e as far as 2S + 25 m m , b u t n o t farther t h a n 5 0 m m w h e r e
strengthened g i r d e r w e b thickness, a n d t h e m i n i m u m S is t h e s m a l l e r thickness, i n m m , o f t h e plates j o i n e d .
stiffener w e b h e i g h t s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e
5.4.1.3 R e p l a c e m e n t o f a cracked h u l l m e m b e r
condition A m i n ^ S j .
together w i t h s t r u c t u r a l m o d e r n i z a t i o n i s r e c o m m e n d e d
5.3.4.3 W h e n indentatons a r e repaired, o n l y those i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
areas m a y b e flattened, w h i c h w e r e n o t subjected t o
a b r a n c h e d crack e m e r g i n g f o r a second t i m e ;
flattening d u r i n g p r e v i o u s repairs, w i t h a s i m u l t a n e o u s
a p r o g r e s s i n g ( g r o w i n g ) crack e m e r g i n g f o r a second
intensive heating o f the girder i n w a y o f m a x i m u m time;
c a m b e r a n d s h e l l , p l a t i n g w i t h adjacent girder w e b o n t h e
possible reasons o f c r a c k i n g are design errors ( r i g i d
i n d e n t a t i o n contour. W h e n i n d e n t a t i o n s w i t h bulges are 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
flattened, t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.3.3.3 f o r deflections s h a l l v i b r a t i o n s .
b e also f u l f i l l e d .
R e p l a c e m e n t o f a cracked h u l l m e m b e r s e c t i o n
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 . together w i t h s t r u c t u r a l m o d e r n i z a t i o n m a y also b e
5 . 3 . 5 . 1 K n e e s w i t h d e f o r m e d faceplates s h a l l b e r e c o m m e n d e d p r o c e e d i n g from experience o f t e c h n i c a l
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 .
repaired b y replacement.
S t r u c t u r a l 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
5.3.5.2 D e f o r m e d knees w i t h o u t a face plate/flange,
as w e l l as knees w i t h a n u n d e f o r m e d face plate/flange structure f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f c r a c k i n g e l i m i n a t i o n i n
future. T h e e f f i c i e n c y o f structural design suggested s h a l l
m a y be strengthened w i t h stiffeners.
be
substantiated, a n d t h e design s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y t h e
5.3.5.3 D e f o r m e d l o c a l strengthening shall b e
Register.
repaired b y replacement.
F i g . 5.3.4.2-2 B u l g e s t r e n g t h e n i n g :
1 - b u l g e c o n t o u r ; 2 - stiffener
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5.4.1.4 W e l d i n g - u p o f a crack is r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e
5.4.2.6 T h e necessity o f a n d r e p a i r procedure f o r
l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g c o n t a i n i n g cracks a n d ruptures s h a l l
a n i s o l a t e d crack ( n o t b r a n c h e d ) e m e r g i n g f o r t h e be d e t e r m i n e d p r o c e e d i n g from experience i n t e c h n i c a l
first t i m e ;
s u p e r v i s i o n . W e l d i n g - u p o f a cracked s t r e n g t h e n i n g
possible reasons o f cracking are slag i n c l u s i o n s , section i s p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t d r i l l i n g t h e crack e n d a n d
cavities a n d other i n t e r n a l defects o f m a t e r i a l , t e c h n o l o edge p r e p a r a t i o n .
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
conditions ( f o u l , impact, c o l l i s i o n , g r o u n d i n g , etc.);
6 INSTRUCTIONS ON HULL RENOVATION
t h e ship i s o l d e r t h a n 2 0 years.
F o r r u p t u r e d h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h deflections a n d
6.1 G E N E R A L
i n d e n t a t i o n s , w e l d i n g - u p o f ruptures i s p e r m i t t e d w h e r e
t h e separation distance does n o t exceed t h e a l l o w a n c e s
f o r edge p r e p a r a t i o n b e f o r e w e l d i n g .
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 measures i s
C r a c k s a n d ruptures s h a l l b e w e l d e d i n accordance m e a n t , w h i c h i s a i m e d a t c o n f i r m i n g o r r e s t o r i n g o f t h e
w i t h t h e p r o c e d u r e a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register. T h e crack t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l t o t h e levels 1 S S (first
a n d r u p t u r e edges s h a l l b e prepared f o r w e l d i n g , a n d t h e special s u r v e y ) , 2 S S (second special s u r v e y ) , 3 S S ( t h i r d
crack e n d s h a l l b e d r i l l e d . T h e o p e n i n g d i a m e t e r s h a l l n o t special s u r v e y ) established b y t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s , w h i c h
c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e h u l l c o n d i t i o n d u r i n g t h e first, second
b e 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 the h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h cracks o r t h i r d special s u r v e y after 5, 1 0 o r 1 5 years o f t h e ship
and ruptures are repaired, t h e choice o f w e l d i n g consu service from t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n .
mables, m a t e r i a l o f section t o b e replaced a n d repair
6.1.2 T h e s y s t e m o f measures f o r h u l l r e n o v a t i o n
procedure shall b e i n accordance w i t h 5.1.7 a n d 5.1.8.
includes t h e f o l l o w i n g stages:
application t o the R H O for h u l l renovation;
5.4.2 H u l l m e m b e r s .
5.4.2.1 T h e cracks a n d ruptures i n h u l l m e m b e r s
assessment 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 ;
contributing t o the l o n g i t u d i n a l strength m a y b e w e l d e d u p
h u l l repair, w h e r e necessary;
i n cases stipulated i n 5.4.1.4 w h e n t h e i r l e n g t h does n o t
d r a w i n g u p a n d issuance o f t h e R e g i s t e r C e r t i f i c a t e
exceed t h e standards established i n 4 . 4 . I n o t h e r cases, o f C o n f o r m i t y w i t h R e q u i r e m e n t s o f H u l l R e n o v a t i o n
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 s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d .
Procedure.
5.4.2.2 C r a c k e d a n d r u p t u r e d plates a n d girders
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
s h a l l b e r e p a i r e d i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s established p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e ship's age:
o f 5.4.1.2 t o 5.4.1.5 t a k i n g i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n w h e t h e r
1 S S f o r ships n o t o l d e r t h a n 1 5 years;
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
2 S S f o r ships n o t o l d e r t h a n 2 0 years;
permitted o r permitted i n 2.4.
3 S S n o t o l d e r t h a n 2 5 years.
5.4.2.3 W e l d lengths w i t h cracks s h a l l b e c u t o u t t o
A departure from t h e age l i m i t a t i o n s established f o r
s o u n d m e t a l a n d t h e n s h a l l b e w e l d e d u p o n lengths n o t ships is 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
less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d i n 4 . 2 . 4 .
each case.
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
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
r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n e l i m i n a t i o n w h e n e v e r possible.
s u r v e y dates f i x e d earlier. Scopes o f t h e subsequent
R e p a i r w o r k s h a l l b e carried o u t f o l l o w i n g t h e s u r v e y s o f t h e r e n o v a t e d h u l l change a c c o r d i n g t o t h e
n e w l y d e t e r m i n e d age. F o r e x a m p l e , t h e nearest special
p r o v i s i o n s 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 lengths o f r i v e t e d s u r v e y o f t h e ship a t t h e age o f 1 5 years t h a t h a s b e e n
j o i n t s t a k i n g u p loads a r i s i n g from h u l l b u c k l i n g s h a l l r e n o v a t e d t o t h e 1 S S l e v e l s h a l l b e u n d e r t a k e n i n t h e
scope o f t h e second survey, t h e n e x t o n e i n t h e scope o f
b e replaced a n d r e - r i v e t e d .
t
h e t h i r d one, etc. T h e exceptions are ships, w h i c h scope
C r a c k s a n d ruptures i n r i v e t e d j o i n t s , b y w h i c h
o
f survey is determined i n compliance w i t h the
t i g h t n e s s i s ensured, m a y b e w e l d e d u p i n cases
r
e
q u i r e m e n t s o f P a r t 1 " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f S h i p s
stipulated 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
D
e
pending o n T h e i r Purpose and H u l l Material".
o f 5.4.1.2 a n d 5.4.1.3 s h a l l 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
6.1.5 H u l l r e n o v a t i o n i s carried o u t a t t h e s h i p o w
crack a n d a r u p t u r e s h a l l b e repaired i n accordance w i t h ner's w i s h .
t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.4.1.2 t o 5.4.1.5. W h e r e t h e crack
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
l e n g t h i s c o m m e n s u r a t e w i t h t h e c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t t h e 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 a n d s h a l l b e described
d i m e n s i o n s , t h e e l e m e n t as a w h o l e s h a l l b e replaced o r i n r e p o r t o n t h e h u l l s u r v e y , d r a w n u p p e r f o r m 6.3.7
modernized.
o r 6 . 3 . 1 2 , together w i t h t h e test results.
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6.2 A P P L I C A T I O N F O R H U L L
RENOVATION
6.2.1 A request 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
form given i n Appendix 2-3 shall be forwarded b y the
shipowner to 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 enclosed
w i t h t h e request:
r e p o r t o n t h e last special h u l l s u r v e y carried o u t b y
t h e Register;
results o f t h e latest h u l l f l a w detection;
general a r r a n g e m e n t d r a w i n g o f t h e 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
r e n o v a t i o n s h a l l b e adopted b y R H O , a n d t h e s h i p o w n e r
and the relevant Register Branch Office shall be
i n f o r m e d 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 assessed 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 structures w i t h
d e f o r m a t i o n s s h a l l b e assessed i n c o m p l i a n c e 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 c o n s i d e r i n g t h e s p e c i f i e d s e r v i c e
condition limitations, listed i n 4.1.4.1, w h i c h m a y be
i n t r o d u c e d at t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s w i s h . T h e l i m i t a t i o n s
introduced are taken into consideration w h e n t h e
R e g i s t e r class o f t h e 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 deflections, ribs a n d
isolated i n d e n t a t i o n s , w h i c h depends o n t h e r e n o v a t i o n
l e v e l a n d experience i n t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , m a y b e
p e r m i t t e d i n t h e a b o v e - w a t e r part o f t h e h u l l , b u l w a r k ,
superstructures a n d deckhouses d u r i n g h u l l r e n o v a t i o n .
6.3.5 N o cracks are 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 ceilings i n spaces s h a l l
b e restored; d e f o r m a t i o n s o f r a i l s , 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 assessment results s h a l l b e
d r a w n u p b y t h e s h i p o w n e r as a r e p o r t i n accordance
w i t h 2.1.6. T h e report shall b e forwarded t o the R H O for
review.
6.4 H U L L F L A W
DETECTION
6.4.1 T h e scope o f f l a w detection o f h u l l m e m b e r s i s

established b y t h e R u l e s . F o r t h e ships subject t o transfer
o f class a n d f o r ships aged 2 0 years a n d m o r e , t h e scope
o f f l a w detection m a y b e increased, as c o m p a r e d t o that
r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s , p r o c e e d i n g from t h e t e c h n i c a l
condition o f t h e h u l l determined o n t h e basis o f

p r e l i m i n a r y e x a m i n a t i o n a n d analysis o f reports o n t h e
previous h u l l surveys.
6.4.2 W h e n a h u l l r e n o v a t i o n i s effected, t h e h u l l
m e m b e r s s h a l l u n d e r g o f l a w detection i f t h e p r e v i o u s
f l a w detection w a s p e r f o r m e d m o r e t h a n a y e a r p r i o r t o
the h u l l r e n o v a t i o n o r w a s carried o u t under t h e
A C S technical supervision.
6.4.3 D e f e c t i v e h u l l m e m b e r parameters s h a l l b e
m e a s u r e d a n d t h e f l a w detection results s h a l l b e d r a w n
u p i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f S e c t i o n 3.
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
6.5.1 G e n e r a l .
6.5.1.1 T h e w e a r standards 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 t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l r e n o v a t e d t o
levels 1 S S , 2 S S a n d 3 S S .
6.5.1.2 T h e standards f o r structures w i t h w e a r are
d e t e r m i n e d w i t h regard t o h u l l m e m b e r scantlings a n d
characteristics r e q u i r e d 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 newbuilding. T h e application o f
the Rules for Construction published during the previous
years i s n o t p e r m i t t e d .
6.5.1.3 T h e standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h a
reduced service p e r i o d , o r w h e r e e f f i c i e n t c o r r o s i o n
p r o t e c t i o n i s used, are subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y
t h e Register.
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 f o r individual h u l l members, the
d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e standards f o r m e m b e r s i s also
subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n 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 p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l section m o d u l u s f o r a deck
a n d b o t t o m [W] , i n c m , s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
formula
[W] = k W
(6.5.2)
3
w h e r e k = + ( 1 c)k;
W = section modulus for a deck and b o t t o m , i n c m , required b y
the Rules for Construction for a newbuilding;
= refer t o T a b l e 6.5.2;
= refer t o 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 case o f t o t a l wear, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate thickness [5*1 ] , 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
formula
R
298
[S{\
= cS + (\-c)[S{\
(6.5.3.1)
w h e r e 5 = p l a t e thickness, i n m m , required b y the R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n

for a newbuilding;
[ S i ] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l plate t h i c k n e s s i n case o f t o t a l w e a r
according t o 4.2.2;
= refer t o Table 6.5.2-1
plate s e c t i o n t h i c k n e s s [S ~\ , i n m m , s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d
by the formula
3
[5] = 0 , 8 5 [ 5 ]
(6.5.3.2)
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 1 0 0 m m a n d less o n
t h e p l a t e section, t h e standards f o r a plate w i t h p i t t i n g
s h a l l b e a d o p t e d from 6.5.3.3.
6.5.3.3 I n case o f pitting, t h e permissible residual plate
thickness [S ] , i n m m , shall b e determined b y t h e f o r m u l a
4 R
(6.5.3.3)
(6.5.4.4)
w h e r e [ S I I R = refer t o 6.5.4.3.
6.5.4.5 I n o f 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
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 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 standards f o r w e l d s a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s
s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d from 4 . 2 . 4 .
6.5.5.2 I n cases 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
4 R
w h e r e [ S ^ = t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b y F o r m u l a (6.5.3.1).
[ 5 ] = 0,[5 ]
[5] = 0 , 8 5 [ 5 ! ]
w h e r e [ S i ] = t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b y F o r m u l a (6.5.3.1).
R
6.5.4 G i r d e r s .
6.5.4.1 T h e permissible residual section
modulus [ W i ] , i n c m , shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
3
4 R
[SiL{ = 0,75S;
(6.5.5.2-1)
[S ]
= 0,705* b u t n o t less t h a n 4 m m ;
(6.5.5.2-1)
[S ]
= 0 , 6 0 5 b u t n o t less t h a n 4 m m
(6.5.5.2-3)
3 R
4 R
w h e r e S = thickness o f connecting element a n d local strengthening, i n m m ,

required b y the R u l e s for Construction for a n e w b u i l d i n g .
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
(6.5.4.1-1)
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 repaired d u r i n g
r e n o v a t i o n s h a l l b e d r a w n u p b y t h e s h i p o w n e r , based o n
w h e r e W = s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f t h e girder, i n c m , r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s
assessment o f t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a n d agreed w i t h t h e
for Construction for a newbuilding;
n = factor t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
Register.
n = c + (\-c)n,
(6.5.4.1-2)
6.6.2 W h e n r e n o v a t e d h u l l is repaired, t h e p r o v i s i o n s
= according t o Table 6.5.2-1;
o f S e c t i o n 5 s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d w i t h d u e regard t o t h o s e
n = t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b y F o r m u l a (4.2.3.1).
g i v e n i n 6 . 6 . 2 . 1 , 6.6.2.2 b e l o w .
6.6.2.1 R e n o v a t i o n level 1SS.
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{\ ,
i n c m , o f a girder w e b shall b e determined
Repair is permitted only b y replacement o f t h e
by the formula
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 r e p l a c e m e n t s h a l l b e m o d e r n i z e d t o
[FI]R = n F
( 6 . 5 . 4 . 2 ) p r e v e n t re-occurrence o f t h e m e n t i o n e d defects. F i t t i n g
o f r i d e r plates w i t h t h e a i m t o increase t h e h u l l s e c t i o n
w h e r e F = c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l area o f a g i r d e r w e b , i n c m , r e q u i r e d b y t h e
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
Rules for Construction for a newbuilding;
previous repairs shall b e replaced b y m o d e r n i z e d
n = t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b y F o r m u l a (6.5.4.1-2).
structures. D o u b l e r plates a n d s t r e n g t h e n i n g o f d e f o r m e d
h
ull members shall be removed; deformed hull members
6.5.4.3 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
s
h
a l l b e replaced a n d m o d e r n i z e d , w h e r e necessary.
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
Other methods o f repair m a y b e used o n l y o n
a g r e e m e n t 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 .
[Si\ = n S
(6.5.4.3)
It is recommended t o conduct t h e repair b y
w h e r e S = thickness o f a g i r d e r element, i n m m , r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s
r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e defective h u l l m e m b e r s .
for Construction for a newbuilding;
F o r o t h e r p r o v i s i o n s , refer t o 6 . 6 . 2 . 1 , except f o r
n = t o b e d e t e r m i n e d b y F o r m u l a (6.5.4.1-2).
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
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 s t i p u r i d e r plates f i t t e d d u r i n g p r e v i o u s repairs.
lated i n F o r m u l a ( 4 . 2 . 3 . 3 - 3 ) s h a l l b e m e t a d d i t i o n a l l y .
T e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n repairs o f t h e r e n o v a t e d
6.5.4.4 I n case 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 h u l l s h a l l b e d e v e l o p 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 5, t h e
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 e c t i o n [S ] , i n m m , s h a l l p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s C h a p t e r a n d s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R e g i s t e r
for review.
be determined b y the formula
[ W ^ I I R W
3 R
Appendix 2
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 THE REQUIREMENTS OF HULL STRUCTURE
RENOVATION PROCEDURE
6 . 7 . 1 Certificate 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 f H u l l S t r u c t u r e R e n o v a t i o n P r o c e d u r e per
f o r m 6 . 3 . 3 9 is i s s u e d b y t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e
responsible f o r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g r e n o v a t i o n
procedure.
6.7.2 T h e Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y s h a l l be reissued at each special s u r v e y o f t h e ship.
6.7.3 A t reissiuance o f t h e Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y ,
l e v e l o f r e n o v a t i o n s h a l l be c o n f i r m e d , r e d u c e d o r
w i t h d r a w n . F o r reissiuance o f t h e Certificate o f C o n 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 t h e ship's h u l l
s h a l l be carried o u t w h e n t h e standards o f t h e l e v e l 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 p a r t i c u l a r ship
adopted i n accordance w i t h 6.5 o r t h e standards adopted
i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 , i n case w h e n r e n o v a t i o n is
w i t h d r a w n , are accepted as t h e p e r m i s s i b l e residual
scantlings.
299
D e c i s i o n o n t h e repeated r e n o v a t i o n o f t h e ship's h u l l
after w i t h d r a w a l is subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e
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 is
not permitted.
6.7.4 V a l i d i t y o f t h e Certificate 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:
a n accident r e s u l t i n g 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 ship b y p o r t state c o n t r o l due t o
unsatisfactory 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 .
D e c i s i o n o n r e n e w a l o f t h e Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y
v a l i d i t y s h a l l be 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
corifirmation o f the h u l l technical condition compliance
w i t h the level o f renovation.
6.7.5 T h e Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y s h a l l be k e p t o n
b o a r d t h e ship. A c o p y o f t h e Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y
s h a l l be k e p t i n t h e R H O a n d i n t h e 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 .
300
Appendix
2-1
3 . A v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e signature a n d t h e stamp o f t h e
s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r o n t h e front page o f t h e r e p o r t is
mandatory.
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR 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 W I T H 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 r e p o r t ( w i t h defects recorded), o n w h i c h
GENERAL
basis a d e c i s i o n o n r e p l a c e m e n t o f defective structures
has b e e n t a k e n .
1 . T h e present f o r m s are i n t e n d e d f o r r e p o r t i n g t h e
4. A m o d e l f o r m o f the report is given below.
results o f m e a s u r i n g t h e parameters o f h u l l d e f o r m a t i o n s D e f o r m a t i o n r e c o r d f o r m s m a y b e attached t o t h e R e p o r t
a n d cracks i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h S e c t i o n 3 o f t h e o 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 d r a w n u p i n
Instructions.
compliance w i t h the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
T h e f o r m s a l l o w s y s t e m a t i z i n g t h e data o n t h e h u l l M e a s u r e m e n t s o f Ships H u l l s . I n case, w h e n t h e R e p o r t
o n D e f o r m a t i o n s a n d C r a c k s i s s u b m i t t e d as a separate
defects.
2 . T h e f o r m s s h a l l b e f i l l e d i n accordance w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t , t h e t i t l e page s h a l l b e f i l l e d i n accordance
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 d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks i n ship's h u l l m e m b e r s
M a i n Particulars
Ship's n a m e :
I M O number:
Class i d e n t i t y n u m b e r :
P o r t o f registry:
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight:
Date ofbuild:
Class:
T y p e o f the ship:
Name of Firm:
Place o f m e a s u r e m e n t s :
F i r s t date o f m e a s u r e m e n t :
L a s t date o f m e a s u r e m e n t :
T y p e o f the s u r v e y due:
Report Number:
Date o f countersigning:
N a m e o f p e r s o n i n charge:
N u m b e r o f sheets:
S i g n a t u r e o f p e r s o n i n charge:
L.S.
Signature o f surveyor:
L.S.
N a m e o f surveyor:
Appendix 2
301
1 HULL MEMBERS IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
2 HULL MEMBERS WITH DEFORMATIONS
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 strakes, 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 p l a t i n g 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 b i l g e edge;
p l a t i n g o f decks, p l a t f o r m s a n d i n n e r b o t t o m
f r o m t h e side u p t o t h e c e n t e r l i n e p l a n e , i n c l u d i n g a
strake i n the centerline plane, where available;
p l a t i n g o f transverse, l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s 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;
h o p p e r s l o p i n g p l a t i n g 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 framing is t a k e n as f o l l o w s :
b e a m N o . o f t h e m a i n a n d w e b framing, except t h e
framing
o f transverse b u l k h e a d s corresponds t o t h e
appropriate frame N o . ;
f r a m i n g o f m a i n and w e b l o n g i t u d i n a l f r a m i n g as w e l l
as the f r a m i n g o f transverse bulkheads shall be n u m b e r e d
consecutively as g i v e n i n 1.1 f o r plate strakes.
1.3 C o n n e c t i n g elements and l o c a l strengthening
n u m b e r e d as g i v e n i n 1.2 f o r f r a m i n g .
2.1 H u l l cross-sections.
2.1.1 T h e report i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e filled-in f o r m 2 . 1 .
T h e appropriate structural d r a w i n g s (plans) w i t h t h e
specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters s h a l l be s u b m i t t e d .
2.1.2 T h e m e a s u r e m e n t s o f deflections, horse ribs,
i n d e n t a t i o n s i n strength deck i n c l u d i n g t h e c o n t i n u o u s
c o a m i n g , a n d i n t h e b o t t o m a n d b i l g e are subjected t o
notification i n f o r m 2 . 1 .
2.1.3 W h e n t h e cross-sections are n o t subjected t o
flaw 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
t a k e n i n f u l l , t h e reasons s h a l l b e indicated.
2.1.4 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r filling i n f o r m 2 . 1 are
2.2 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d h o r s e ribs.
2 . 2 . 1 T h e report i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e
filled-in
f o r m s 2 . 2 w i t h t h e m e a s u r e d parameters o f deflections
a n d horse ribs. T h e appropriate structural d r a w i n g s
(plans) w i t h t h e specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters s h a l l
be s u b m i t t e d .
2.2.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s are n o t t a k e n i n f u l l ,
t h e reasons s h a l l b e indicated.
2.2.3 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r filling i n f o r m 2 . 2 are
Table
2.1.4
Instructions for filling i n f o r m 2.1

N o . o f the
f o r m field
Content
1,2
3
4
5
6
7
Frames N o s . w h e r e the cross-section h u l l m e m b e r s are located

B o t t o m or deck
C o m m o n l y u s e d n a m e o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r . F o r instance, deck stringer, plate k e e l , etc.
N o . o f h u l l m e m b e r s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e sketch o f h u l l cross-section g i v e n i n field 9
Ship's side w h e r e t h e h u l l m e m b e r is f i t t e d
E x t e n t o f i-deflection, horse-rib, i n d e n t a t i o n i n t h e structure as p e r 3.3.2.1 o f the I n s t r u c t i o n s . I n the last l i n e o f this c o l u m n t h e
t o t a l e x t e n t o f d e f l e c t i o n , horse ribs, i n d e n t a t i o n s h a l l be calculated separately f o r deck a n d b o t t o m structure
T y p e o f d e f o r m a t i o n : deflection, horse r i b , i n d e n t a t i o n
S k e t c h o f t h e structure w i t h h u l l m e m b e r s N o s .
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 the plate w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s , f o r instance, sheerstrake, plate k e e l , etc.
Side o f the ship w h e r e the plate w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s is located
Strake N o . w h e r e t h e plate w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s is located according t o 1.1
Frames N o s . restricting the deformations. F o r the plates o f the transverse bulkhead plating the frame N o . shall be indicated o n l y i n one field
Steel grade as g i v e n i n the r e p o r t (structural) d r a w i n g . W h e r e steel grade data are n o t available, the y i e l d strength s h a l l b e
indicated, f o r e x a m p l e : 2 3 5 ; 3 1 5 ; 3 5 5 ; 3 9 0 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 I n s t r u c t i o n s . F o r t h e horse r i b s i t is 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 d e f l e c t i o n o f several adjacent horse ribs w i t h i n d i c a t i o n s o f t h e i r l i m i t s i n fields 5 a n d 6
M i n i m u m size o f d e f l e c t i o n i n t h e p l a n as p e r 3.3.3.2 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s . T o be 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
R e l a t i o n o f m a x i m u m d e f l e c t i o n o f the c o r r u g a t i o n t o the frame spacing. T o b e f i l l e d i n f o r t h e 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 p e r 4 . 3 . 2 . 2 . T o be 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 t o the m i n i m u m d e f l e c t i o n size i n the p l a n . T o b e f i l l e d i n f o r 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.
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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
filled-in
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
a n d bulges. T h e appropriate s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g s o r
sketches w i t h t h e specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters s h a l l
be submitted.
2.3.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s are n o t t a k e n i n f u l l ,
t h e reasons s h a l l b e indicated.
2.3.3 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r filling i n f o r m 2.3 are
g i v e n i n T a b l e 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 report i t e m shall include the i n f o r m a t i o n o f
the residual deformations i n the connecting elements and
local strengthening. W h e n the f o r m is n o t submitted, the
reasons shall be indicated.
2.4.2 T h e m e a s u r e m e n t results o f t h e elements a n d
s t r e n g t h e n i n g d e f o r m a t i o n parameters m a y be s u b m i t t e d
i n a n a r b i t r a r y 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 m e a s u r e m e n t s i n t h e appropriate structural
d r a w i n g s o r sketches s h a l l be presented.
2.4.3 F o r m 2.4 s h a l l i n c l u d e as f o l l o w s :
n a m e o f t h e structure a n d its a r r a n g e m e n t i n t h e 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 . , strake, etc.;
steel grade, the connecting element o r l o c a l

s t r e n g t h e n i n g is m a d e of;
name o f the deformed connecting element or local
strengthening;
m a x i m u m camber o f t h e c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t o r l o c a l
strengthening;
m a x i m u m size o f t h e d e f o r m e d c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t
or l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g i n t h e p l a n ;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f cracks a n d ruptures o f t h e c o n n e c t i n g
element or local strengthening.
3 HULL MEMBERS WITH CRACKS
3.1 T h e r e p o r t chapter s h a l l i n c l u d e filled 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 t h e
crack parameters stated s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d .
3.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s are n o t t a k e n i n f u l l , t h e
reasons s h a l l b e indicated.
3.3 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r filling i n t h e f o r m are g i v e n
i n T a b l e 3.3.
T a b l e 2.3.3
Instructions f o r filling 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 the 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 , floor, 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 d e f o r m a t i o n s is 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 is located according t o 1.1
N u m b e r s o f frames r e s t r i c t i n g t h e i n d e n t a t i o n s . F o r t h e structures 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 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 ( s t r u c t u r a l ) d r a w i n g . W h e r e steel grade data are n o t a v a i l a b l e , t h e y i e l d strength s h a l l b e
H e i g h t o f t h e framing 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 r e p o r t (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 d e f l e c t i o n , horse r i b as p e r 3.3.4.2 o f the I n s t r u c t i o n s .
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 I n s t r u c t i o n s
D i s t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e section w i t h m a x i m u m d e f l e c t i o n o f t h e f r a m i n g a n d its nearest u n d i s t o r t e d s t o o l as g i v e n i n 3.3.4.5 o f t h e
M a n u a l . I f t h e nearest s t o o l is d e f o r m e d , t h i s field a n d f i e l d 15 s h a l l n o t b e f i l l e d i n
D e f l e c t i o n o f t h e f r a m i n g w e b o f t h e i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n as g i v e n i n 3.3.3.3 o f the I n s t r u c t i o n s
C a m b e r o f t h e f r a m i n g o n t h e 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 r e l a t i v e c a m b e r o f the f r a m i n g as p e r 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 d e f l e c t i o n to the distance b e t w e e n t h e s e c t i o n w i t h m a x i m u m d e f l e c t i o n to its nearest
u n d i s t o r t e d s t o o l . I f t h e nearest s t o o l is d e f o r m e d , t h i s field s h a l l 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 d e f l e c t i o n o f t h e f r a m i n g as g i v e n i n 4 . 3 . 3 . 1
R a t i o o f t h e d e f l e c t i o n o f the framing f r o m the i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n to t h e f r a m i n g h e i g h t
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 t h e f r a m i n g w e b as p e r 4 . 3 . 3 . 1
T h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f b u l g e i n t h e framing w e b o r other structure is indicated. 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 is
g i v e n : a v a i l a b i l i t y o f cracks, ruptures, increased 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.
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Member
No.,
strake
/2
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height h,
in mm /', in mm
Steel
grade
', in mm
Measured parameters
>4
t~
End frame
\o
Initial
frame
Allow
able ratio
Note
Allow
able ratio
OS
d'/h
00
Allow
able ratio
Side
Hull
member
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t~
(S
\o
in
(S
44
OS
00
in
4H
60
(S
306
T a b l e 3.3
Instructions f o r filling i n f o r m 3
N o . o f the
form field
Content
1
2
3
4
5, 6
N a m e o f the 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.
S i d e 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 l o c a t e d
S h e l l strake, p l a t i n g N o . as 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 crack is l o c a t e d
F r a m e s N o s . r e s t r i c t i n g t h e h u l l m e m b e r w i t h t h e crack. F o r the structures o f the transverse b u l k h e a d t h e f r a m e N o . s h a l l 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 ( s t r u c t u r a l ) d r a w i n g . W h e r e steel grade data are 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
L e n g t h o f t h e crack 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 the 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 distance b e t w e e n its edges 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 the o r i g i n a n d e n d o f t h e crack a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l center-plane a n d base 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 crack l e n g t h as p e r 4 . 4 . 1
S k e t c h o f the h u l l m e m b e r w i t h t h e crack w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e crack parameters
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308
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2-2
from t h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r p o i n t / ' a l o n g t h e strained

framing; t h e v a l u e b s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d as t h e m e a n
a r i t h m e t i c o f three m e a s u r e m e n t s :
dg
RECOMMENDATIONS ON MEASUREMENT
OF/' P A R A M E T E R A T I N D E N T A T I O N M E A S U R I N G
W h e n m e a s u r i n g t h e / ' o p a r a m e t e r o n t h e framing
having indentations, i t is proposed t o use a deflection
gage. I t consists o f a steel b a t t e n w i t h s t a t i o n a r y legs a t
t h e ends; a n d i n t h e m i d d l e o f t h i s b a t t e n a device f o r
deflection measuring is fitted. A watch-type
i n d i c a t o r -10 p r o v i d i n g t h e accuracy o f m e a s u r e m e n t
o f 0 , 0 1 m m o r a t r a m m e l w i t h a slide (slide-depth
i n d i c a t o r ) w i t h t h e accuracy o f m e a s u r e m e n t a t least
0,1 m m , m a y b e used as s u c h a device.
W h e n m a n u f a c t u r i n g t h e d e f l e c t i o n meter, t h e safety
a t t a c h m e n t o f t h e i n d i c a t o r (slide-depth i n d i c a t o r ) t o t h e
b a t t e n s h a l l b e ensured i n o r d e r t o p r e v e n t its offset w h i l e
gauging.
Prior t o taking measurements b y means o f t h e
d e f l e c t i o n gage t h e i n i t i a l i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e device s h a l l
b e recorded t h e r e a d i n g b o f t h e d e f l e c t i o n gage
m o u n t e d o n t h e surface, p r e f e r a b l y o n t h e reference
plate, s h a l l b e t a k e n . W h i l e d o i n g so, t h e d e f l e c t i o n gage
s h a l l b e f i x e d t o t h e p l a t e b y t h e s t a t i o n a r y legs.
W h e n t a k i n g the m e a s u r e m e n t o n t h e c u r v e d surface
in w a y o f indentation, t h e final indication shall be
recorded i n t h e s a m e w a y , i.e. t h e readings b o f t h e
d e f l e c t i o n gage s h a l l b e t a k e n . T h e c a m b e r /
shall be
calculated a c c o r d i n g t o t h e f o r m u l a
3 0
dg
3 0 0
/ \bd bo\.
g
F o r g a u g i n g o f t h e b v a l u e t h e d e f l e c t i o n gage s h a l l
b e o r i e n t e d a l o n g t h e f r a m i n g detected, t h e m o v a b l e l e g
o f t h e d e f l e c t i o n gage ( i n d i c a t o r o r slide-depth i n d i c a t o r )
shall b e aligned w i t h the m a x i m u m camber point o f this
framing / ' .
I n a l l t h e cases, t h e f i n a l result s h a l l b e t a k e n three
t i m e s : b , b\, b^, each t i m e s h i f t i n g t h e d e f l e c t i o n gage
dg
dg
bdg=I
(bdg+% + %).
I f t h e result, b e i n g s i g n i f i c a n t l y differ o f t w o o t h e r
values, is obtained during one o f the measurements, this
results s h a l l b e rejected a n d t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s h a l l b e
t a k e n again.
W h e n t h e measurements are taken o n t h e heavily
c o r r o d e d s h e l l p l a t i n g a n d t h e p l a t e surface h a s large
l o c a l unevenness, i t m a y b e r e c o m m e n d e d t o c a r r y o u t
gauging using a thin backing.
T h e backing shall be overlapped w i t h the plating i n the
measuring p o i n t and fluently turns i t i n such a w a y that the
curved surface pattern remains and the unevenness becomes
smooth. T h e deflection gage shall b e p u t o n the backing.
Steel millimeter-scale ruler m a y b e used as a backing.
I f t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e conducted o n t h e c u r v e d
part o f t h e side, t h e i n i t i a l i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e d e f l e c t i o n
gage s h a l l b e t a k e n n o t o n t h e p l a n e b u t o n t h e o u t e r
plating w i t h o u t deformations where the plating has t h e
s a m e b e n d i n g as i n t h e d a m a g e d area. I n t h i s event, t h e
m e a s u r e m e n t s at t h e i n i t i a l i n d i c a t i o n s h a l l b e t a k e n three
t i m e s w i t h observance o f a l l t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s r e g a r d i n g
the final indication.
It shall b e noted that w h i l e t h e outer h u l l flaw
d e f e c t i o n t h e c o n c a v e surface is measured, as a r u l e , a n d
i n s i d e t h e h u l l t h e c o n v e x surface. F o r t h i s t h e
d e f l e c t i o n gage s h a l l b e adjusted accordingly. W h e n
m e a s u r i n g t h e c o n v e x surface t h e i n i t i a l i n d i c a t i o n b
s h a l l b e m a x i m u m , a n d w h e n m e a s u r i n g t h e concave
surface i t s h a l l b e m i n i m u m .
I t m a y b e r e c o m m e n d e d t o adjust t h e d e f l e c t i o n gage
t o o b t a i n b = 5,4 5,7 m m . T h e n t h e gage m a y b e used
f o r m e a s u r i n g b o t h t h e concave a n d c o n v e x surfaces
w i t h o u t readjustment. I f t h e v a l u e b is o u t s i d e t h e gage
l i m i t s , i t a l w a y s m e a n t h a t / ' o i s greater t h a n t h e
allowable
value.
0
dg
3 0
[/300]
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F O R M O F REQUEST F O R T H E SHIP'S H U L L RENOVATION
t o t h e letter N o .
of
REQUEST
o f a Shipping Company
for considering the possibility to p e r f o r m the h u l l renovation o f the m / v
to the level
-SS.
Ship's particulars
R S class
Reg. N o .
IMO No.
K M *
Purpose
Length overall
Deadweight
m
t
Date o f construction
Place o f c o n s t r u c t i o n
Class o f society assigned at c o n s t r u c t i o n : R S / R R / A C S
T h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e c o n d u c t i n g t h e ship t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
Place o f h u l l r e n o v a t i o n
Documents attached:
R S R e p o r t o f t h e recent a n n u a l h u l l s u r v e y
No.
of
R e s u l t s o f last h u l l f l a w detection
No.
of
Ship's general a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n
No.
of
D e l e t e as approriate.
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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. Supplement t o Rules o f Russian M a r i t i m e
Register o f Shipping " I A C S U n i f i e d 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 separate e d i t i o n ) . I A C S
Recommendation 7 6 " I A C S Guidelines f o r 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
t i o n A s s e s s m e n t o f T a n k e r Structures. T a n k e r S t r u c t u r e
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. T a n k e r S t r u c t u r e C o o p e r a t i v e F o r u m , 1 9 9 3 .
6. Guidelines for the Inspection and Maintenance o f
D o u b l e H u l l T a n k e r Structures. T a n k e r S t r u c t u r e C o
operative F o r u m , 1995.
7. General Cargo Ships. Guidance f o r Surveys,
A s s e s s m e n t a n d R e p a i r o f H u l l Structure. I A C S .
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
Recommendation 4 7 "Shipbuilding and Repair Quality
Standard" Part "Repair Q u a l i t y Standard for E x i s t i n g
Ships".
9. Instructions for Repair o f H u l l Structure Shell and
P l a t i n g w i t h U s e o f D o u b l e Plates. C e n t r a l M a r i n e
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 Plates 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 Ships. 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
Recommendation 9 6 "Double H u l l O i l Tankers
Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair o f H u l l
Structures", S e c t i o n 5 " S t r u c t u r a l D e t a i l F a i l u r e s a n d
Repairs".
Reset form
8.3.36
LIST OF CIRCULAR LETTERS AMENDING/SUPPLEMENTING NORMATIVE

DOCUMENT
Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service, 2015
2-020101-012-E
(Normative document No. and title)
Item
No.
1.
Circular letter No.,

date of approval
340-21-770 dated 23.10.2014
List of amended and

supplemented paras
Item 1.3.2.1.1 of section 1.3 of Part III is amended
Items 1.3.2.6 - 1.3.2.7 of section 1.3 of Part III are
excluded
2.
340-21-771 dated 07.11.2014
3.
340-22-778 dated 03.12.2014
4.
5.
340-21-788 dated 26.12.2014

340-21-808 dated 31.03.2015
6.
340-21-810 dated 07.04.2015
7.
340-21-835 dated 05.08.2015
Section 5 of Part I is amended

Chapters 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 of section 1 of
Part II are amended
Chapter 3.1 of section 3 of Part II is amended
Chapters 3.2, 3.3 of section 3 of Part II are
amended
Chapter 1.2 of section 1 of Part III is amended
Chapter 1.3 of section 1 of Part III is amended
Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 of Annex 2 of Part II are
amended
Chapters 2.2, 2.4 of section 2 of Part II are
amended
Item 2.5.1.3 of Part II is supplemented
Item 8.8 of table 2.1.1 of Part II is inserted
Items 2.2.8.10, 2.4.8.9 of Part II are inserted
Item 2.1 of Part I is amended
Items 2.2.2.7, 2.3.2.5, 2.3.3.3, 2.3.3.4, 2.4.3.3.2 of
Part II are amended
Chapter 2.5 of Part II is amended
Items 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3 of section 7 of Part I are
amended
Chapters 7.2 - 7.7 are excluded
Items 1.5.2.1 1.5.3.1 of chapter 1.5 of Part III are
amended
11/05
Appendix to Circular Letter

340-21-788c of 26.12.2014
Amendments to the Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
Part II "Survey Schedule and Scope"
Para 2.5.1.3 at the end of the sentence shall be supplemented with the following text:
"Specific ships are eligible for the extended dry-docking scheme between bottom surveys
of a ship in dry dock up to 7,5 years by the RHO (Ships in Service Division), subject to
the requirements of Annex 51 to the Guidelines."
Appendix to Circular Letter

No.340-21-810c dated 07.04.2015
Amendments to Part II ''Survey Schedule and Scope'' of the Rules for the Classification Surveys
of Ships in Service
1.
Para 2.1, Part I ''General Provisions'': the term ''Special circumstances'' has been replaced
with ''Special/exceptional circumstances''.
2.
In definition of the term ''Special/exceptional circumstances'' (see para 2.1, Part I ''General
Provisions''), reference to para 2.5.1.2 has been replaced with para 2.5.3.5.
3.
Para 2.1, Part I ''General Provisions'': the following term has been added:
Shafting is a structural system connecting the main engine or main gear, if any, with the
propeller. Shafting includes propeller, intermediate and other shafts with their connections and
bearings as well as sterntube arrangement with bearings, seals, lubrication and cooling systems
and other arrangements (for example, propeller shaft dropping gauges, protective casings,
locking device, etc).
4.
Para 2.2.2.7, Part II ''Survey Schedule and Scope'' has been amended to read:
"2.2.2.7 Survey of the Outside of the Ship's Bottom.
The underwater hull of the following ship types shall be subject to annual survey as per
para 2.5.4:
5.
Passenger ships
Ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9, ICEBREAKER 6 ICEBREAKER 9 and ships of
polar class 1 7
Dynamically supported ships and high-speed ships
Wooden or composite ships
Ships not always afloat but safety aground (NAABSA)''
"2.3.2.5 Survey of the Outside of the Ship's Bottom.
Survey of the ship's bottom as required by para 2.3.1.4 shall be performed as per
Chapter 2.5.''
6.
''2.3.3.3 If no overall, modified or partial surveys of shafting are required or scheduled

when the ship is in dry dock, in addition to the scope of surveys mentioned in para 2.2.5,
shafting and propellers shall be surveyed in a scope as mentioned in para 2.5.7.5.''.
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7.
''2.3.3.4 When the ship is in dry dock, rudder and steering gear shall be surveyed in a
scope as mentioned in para 2.5.7.4.''
8.
Para 2.4.3.3.2, Part II ''Survey Schedule and Scope'' has been amended to read:
''2.4.3.3.2 When the ship is in dry dock, rudder and steering gear shall be surveyed in a
scope as mentioned in para 2.5.7.4.''
9.
Chapter 2.5 ''Survey of the Outside of the Ship's Bottom'' has been amended to read:
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2.5.
SURVEY OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHIP'S BOTTOM
2.5.1
General Provisions
2.5.1.1
Provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all ships and floating structures (hereinafter
referred to as the ships) of RS class except for mobile offshore drilling units (MODU) and fixed
offshore platforms (FOP) (other than those mentioned in para 2.5.5.3), inland navigation ships
(for Danube basin or European inland waterways), small vessels as well as pleasure vessels
including yachts with bottom survey intervals and procedures mentioned in appropriate RS
Rules and Guidelines.
2.5.1.2
This Chapter covers requirements to intervals procedures and scopes of surveys of
the underwater hull and related items 1) (for the purposes of this Chapter, hereinafter referred to
as the ship's bottom).
2.5.1.3
Survey of the outside of the ship's bottom is carried out to make sure that technical
condition of the following items complies with the RS Rules:
Underwater hull
Sea inlets, bottom and side valves
Underwater parts of rudder and steering gears
Shafting, propellers and thrusters
Parts of navigational equipment in the underwater hull
Other items under technical supervision which may normally be surveyed with the
ship in dry dock only 2).
2.5.1.4
For intervals and scope of surveys of shafting, propellers, propulsion and steering
thrusters, see para 2.4.5.9.
2.5.1.5
For additional guidelines on bottom surveys for oil tankers, bulk carriers and chemical
tankers (hereinafter referred to as the ESP ships) as well as separate general cargo ships, see
Sections 2 to 7, Part III ''Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on Their Purpose and Hull
Material''.
2.5.1.6
The need and procedures for occasional surveys of ship's bottom depending on
cases (for example, after accident, during extension of the next survey, etc) shall be subject to
special consideration by the RHO on a case-by-case basis and shall be within competence of
the Ships in Service Division.
2.5.1.7
Application of provisions of this Chapter to ships owned/chartered by governments
and which are used as combat or support vessels shall be subject to special consideration by
the RHO on a case-by-case basis and shall be within competence of the Ships in Service
Division.
Notes:
1)
Related items of the ship's bottom shall mean such items, which may normally be surveyed with the ship in dry
dock. For oil tankers, chemical tankers and gas carriers this means that the ship shall be specially prepared, for
example, by cleaning and degassing. In this case the internal examination of cargo tanks, may be carried out
concurrently with the survey of the ship's bottom.
2)
Ship in dock means ship in dry dock, on pontoon deck of floating dock, on a slipway or other method of draining
the underwater hull for survey as approved by the Register.
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2.5.2
Ship Groups
Depending on intervals of the survey of the ship's bottom, the ships are divided into
following groups:
Group 1: all ships not related to groups 2 and 3
Group 2: passenger ships
Ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9, ICEBREAKER 6 ICEBREAKER 9 and ships
of polar class 1 7
Dynamically supported ships and high-speed ships
Wooden or composite ships
Ships not always afloat but safety aground (NAABSA)
Group 3: Steel and reinforced concrete berth-connected ships
Ships designed for navigation in fresh waters only
Ships designed for navigation in confined port waters only
Floating structures designed for long-term positioning on the seabed
Berth-connected passenger ships
Berth-connected nuclear floating structures
2.5.3
Group 1 Ships. Survey Intervals and Procedures
2.5.3.1
At least two surveys of the ship's bottom shall be conducted within the five-year RS
class period.
One of these surveys shall be an integral part of the next class renewal survey and may be
conducted starting from the fourth annual survey i.e. 15 months before the prescribed date of
the next survey. In any case, such a survey shall be completed not more than 15 months before
the next survey actual due date. Otherwise, it cannot be counted as a class renewal survey.
The second (hereinafter referred to as the intermediate) survey of the ship's bottom may
be performed any time between consecutive surveys, unless otherwise provided herein.
However, the shipowner is required to schedule such a survey of the ship's bottom in the course
of the second/third annual class renewal survey or in the period between these surveys to avoid
additional survey of the ship's bottom to be carried out due to survey completion before the
prescribed date.
The intermediate bottom survey for ESP ships exceeding 10 years of age shall be an
integral part of each intermediate survey as per Sections 2 to 6, Part III ''Additional Surveys of
Ships Depending on Their Purpose and Hull Material''.
The intermediate bottom survey for separate general cargo ships exceeding 15 years of
age shall be an integral part of each intermediate survey as per Section 7, Part III ''Additional
Surveys of Ships Depending on Their Purpose and Hull Material''.
2.5.3.2
For all cases, the interval between two bottom surveys shall not exceed 36 months.
This interval may be extended up to a maximum of three months as per para 2.5.3.5.
2.5.3.3
Unless otherwise provided in these Rules, survey of the ship's bottom shall be
carried out with the ship in dry dock.
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2.5.3.4
Notwithstanding the provisions of para 2.5.3.3, upon the shipowner's written
statement, intermediate survey of the ship's bottom with the ship afloat as per para 2.5.8 3) may
be conducted instead dry dock survey as decided by the RS Branch Office for in-service
supervision. However, for ships of 100 gross tonnage and above, exceeding 15 years of age
such a decision shall be within competence of the Ships in Service Division of RHO Department
with regard to opinion of the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision, if required.
Such alternative surveys may be conducted subject to the following:
Repair/maintenance of items under technical supervision inside the underwater hull is

not required
No details on damaged underwater hull are available
For the survey of underwater hull, the prescribed surveys and/or maintenance of
shafting/propulsion and steering thrusters are not required.
For intermediate surveys of ESP ships exceeding 15 years of age, in-water prescribed surveys of underwater hull are not permitted. Intermediate bottom surveys of such ships shall be
performed with the ship in dry dock only.
2.5.3.5
Extension of the Bottom Survey
2.5.3.5.1 The bottom survey period may be extended provided that the period of the next
survey is extended as per para 2.4.1.4.10.
2.5.3.5.2 The three months extension over 36 months as specified in para 2.5.3.2 of the
bottom survey may be granted upon the shipowner's written statement, in case of
special/exceptional circumstances as well as satisfactory results of occasional survey 4).
2.5.3.5.3 The issue on bottom survey extension, specific conditions and scope of occasional
survey shall be subject to special consideration on a case-by-case basis and:
For ships of 100 gross tonnage and above, shall be within competence of the Ships
in Service Division of RHO Department with regard to opinion of the RS Branch
Office for in-service supervision, if required.
For ships of 100 gross tonnage and less, shall be within competence of the RS
Branch Office for in-service supervision.
Notes:
3)
Consideration should be given to ships having Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety
Certificate issued as per provisions of SOLAS, in-water bottom survey may be conducted instead of dry dock
survey only as agreed upon with the flag MA unless otherwise provided by the guidelines of this MA or
agreement of this MA with the RS.
4)
It should be noted that pursuant to provisions of SOLAS, the bottom survey extension may not be granted if the
interval between two consecutive surveys exceeds 36 months. Therefore, three months extension over the
specified 36 months may be granted only to ships for which Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo
Ship Safety Certificate is not issued as per provisions of SOLAS.
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2.5.3.5.4 If para 2.5.3.5.2 applies, the bottom survey extension may be granted provided that:
The shipowner has submitted documentary evidence of special/exceptional

circumstances
not required
For the prescribed survey of underwater hull, the surveys and/or maintenance of
2.5.3.5.5 If for extension of the bottom survey, the extension of overall survey of
shafting/propulsion and steering thrusters is scheduled, the issue on extension of overall survey
of shafting/propulsion and steering thrusters as well as their survey as per para 2.4.5.9 shall be
primarily considered.
2.5.3.5.6 The occasional survey as required by para 2.5.3.5.2 shall at least include the
following:
Overall survey of underwater hull structures and devices from inside in as many
accessible areas as possible.
Analysis of ship file records to make sure that there is no information on possible
damages of underwater hull obtained during the previous bottom survey.
2.5.3.5.7 The possibility of extension of the bottom survey shall be finally decided by the RS
Branch Office which performed the occasional survey.
2.5.4
2.5.4.1 Passenger ships

2.5.4.1.1 The underwater hull shall be surveyed annually. These surveys shall be an integral
part of each periodical survey for confirmation/renewal of Classification and/or Passenger Ship
Safety Certificates 5).
2.5.4.1.2 At least two surveys of the ship's bottom shall be conducted within the five-year RS
class period.
One of these surveys shall be an integral part of the next survey for renewal of
Classification and/or Passenger Ship Safety Certificates and shall be completed not more than
3 months before the next survey prescribed date. In any case, such a survey shall be completed
not more than 3 months before the next survey actual due date. Otherwise, it cannot be counted
as a class renewal survey.
Notes:
5)
Consideration should be given to ships having Passenger Ship Safety Certificate issued as per provisions of
SOLAS and for ships having Ship Safety Construction and Equipment Certificate for a dynamically supported
ship issued as per provisions of the Code of Safety for Dynamically Supported Craft, the survey of the ship's
bottom shall be an integral part of each survey for renewal of appropriate certificate. For ships having HighSpeed Craft Safety Certificate issued as per provisions of Codes of Safety for High-Speed Craft, the survey of
the ship's bottom shall be an integral part of each periodical survey for confirmation/renewal of the certificate.
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The second intermediate dry dock survey of the ship's bottom shall be performed as part
of the second/third annual survey and, if applicable, as part of intermediate survey for
confirmation of Classification and Passenger Ship Safety Certificates.
The other three annual surveys of underwater hull shall be performed within due date
windows of appropriate annual surveys for confirmation of Classification and Passenger Ship
Safety Certificates. Such surveys may be performed with the ship afloat as per para 2.5.8
without additional approval of the RS6).
2.5.4.1.3 Upon the shipowner's written statement and as agreed upon with Ships in Service
Division of RHO Department, for passenger ships except for ro-ro passenger ships, a number of
dry dock surveys of the ship's bottom may be reduced to a single one within the 5-year class
period provided that such a single dry dock survey of the ship's bottom will be an integral part of
the next survey and the interval between these two surveys will not exceed 60 months 7).
The shipowner shall forward the request on application of this provision to the Register not
later than 6 months before the oncoming prescribed date of the bottom survey.
The issue on extension of dry docking period up to 60 months shall be subject to special
consideration on a case-by-case basis and:
For ships of 100 gross tonnage and above, shall be within competence of the Ships
in Service Division of RHO Department with regard to opinion of the RS Branch
Office for in-service supervision, if required.
For ships of 100 gross tonnage and less, shall be within competence of the RS
Branch Office for in-service supervision.
The dry docking period may be extended up to 60 months provided that:

not required
For the annual in-water surveys of underwater hull, the prescribed surveys and/or
maintenance of shafting/propulsion and steering thrusters are not required.
Notes:
6)
Consideration should be given to ships exceeding 15 years of age and having Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
issued as per provisions of SOLAS, in-water survey may be conducted instead of dry dock survey of the ship's
bottom only as agreed upon with the flag MA unless otherwise provided by the guidelines of this MA or
7)
Consideration should be given to ships having Passenger Ship Safety Certificate issued as per provisions of
SOLAS, the dry dock interval may be extended up to 60 months as per IMO Resolution MSC.1/Circ. 1348 dated
02/06/2010 only as agreed upon with the flag MA unless otherwise provided by the guidelines of this MA or
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2.5.4.2 Ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9, ICEBREAKER 6 ICEBREAKER 9 and ships of
polar class 1 7
part of each periodical survey for confirmation/renewal of classification certificate 5).
class period.
One of these surveys shall be an integral part of the next class renewal survey and shall
be completed not more than 3 months before the next survey prescribed date. In any case, such
a survey shall be completed not more than 3 months before the next survey actual due date.
Otherwise, it cannot be counted as a class renewal survey.
The second intermediate dry dock survey of the ship's bottom shall be performed as part
of the second/third annual survey and, if applicable, as part of intermediate class renewal
survey.
The other three annual surveys of the ship's bottom for ICEBREAKER 6 ICEBREAKER 9
ice class ships shall be performed within due date windows of appropriate annual surveys for
confirmation of classification certificate. Such surveys may be performed with the ship afloat as
per para 2.5.8 only subject to approval of Ships in Service Division of RHO Department with
regard to opinion of RS Branch Office for in-service supervision, if required.
The other three annual surveys of underwater hull for ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9
and polar class 1 7 shall be performed within due date windows of appropriate annual
surveys for confirmation of classification certificate. Such surveys may be performed with the
ship afloat as per para 2.5.8 without additional approval of the RS.
2.5.4.2.3 The in-water survey as per para 2.5.8 may be performed instead of the second
intermediate dry dock survey of underwater hull only for ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9 and
polar class 1 7 upon the shipowner's written statement. This issue shall be subject to
special consideration by the RHO on a case-by-case basis and shall be within competence of
the Ships in Service Division.
The in-water survey may be performed instead of dry dock survey subject to the following:
The shipowner has submitted information confirming that ice conditions in the ship
operation area during the previous arctic navigation were not heavy (for the RF arctic
seas, such information shall be submitted by RosHydroMet (Federal Service for
Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring).
not required
For intermediate surveys of ESP ships exceeding 15 years of age, in-water prescribed surveys of underwater hull are not permitted. Intermediate bottom surveys of such ships shall be
2.5.4.2.4 Issue on extension of bottom survey interval for ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9
and polar class 1 7 engaged in single voyages under arctic conditions, upon the
shipowner's statement shall be specially considered by the RHO on a case-by-case basis and
be within competence of the Ships in Service Division.
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2.5.4.2.5 If the owner of the ship of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9 or polar class 1 7 has
submitted a written statement that ship is not expected to be engaged in the oncoming arctic
navigation, the intervals of bottom survey for the group 1 ship may be established for this ship
with appropriate record made to the classification certificate. This issue shall be within
competence of the Ships in Service Division. During next surveys the RS Surveyor shall review
the ship file to check if navigation conditions as stated by the shipowner are observed.
2.5.4.2.6 If the owner of the ship of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9, ICEBREAKER 6
ICEBREAKER 9 or polar class 1 7 submits appropriate documents confirming that the
ship was not engaged in the preceding arctic navigation, the Register may consider exemption
from the survey of underwater hull provided that annual class renewal survey is carried out. This
issue shall be within competence of the Ships in Service Division.
In this case, during survey the RS Surveyor shall check ship file records to make sure that
the ship was not engaged in the preceding arctic navigation. The appropriate data shall be
added to survey materials and ship survey status.
2.5.4.3
Dynamically supported ships, high-speed ships, wooden and composite ships
2.5.4.3.1 Unless otherwise provided by these Rules, the underwater hull shall be surveyed
annually with the ship in dry dock. These surveys shall be an integral part of each periodical
survey for confirmation/renewal of classification certificate 5).
2.5.4.3.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of para 2.5.4.3.1, for composite ships, replacement of
separate annual dry dock surveys of the ship's bottom with in-water survey as per 2.5.8 upon
the shipowner's written statement shall be specially considered by the RHO on a case-by-case
basis and shall be within competence of the Ships in Service Division.

not required
2.5.4.4 Ships not always afloat but safety aground (NAABSA)

2.5.4.4.1 These provisions shall apply to ships not always afloat but safety aground
(NAABSA).
The ability of the ship to be operated as NAABSA shall be confirmed by Classification
Division of the RHO Department based on appropriate project design justification with
appropriate record made to classification certification and ship survey status.
part of each periodical survey for confirmation/renewal of classification certificate.
class period.
One of these surveys shall be an integral part of the next class renewal survey and shall
be completed not more than 3 months before the next survey prescribed date. In any case, such
a survey shall be completed not more than 3 months before the next survey actual due date.
Otherwise, it cannot be counted as a class renewal survey.
The second intermediate dry dock survey of underwater hull shall be performed as part of
the second/third annual survey and, if applicable, as part of intermediate survey for confirmation
of classification certificate.
The other three annual surveys of the ship's bottom may be performed with the ship afloat
as per para 2.5.8 without additional approval of the RS.
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2.5.4.4.4 Replacement of the second intermediate dry dock survey of the ship's bottom with inwater survey as per 2.5.8 upon the shipowner's written statement shall be specially considered
by the RHO on a case-by-case basis and shall be within competence of the Ships in Service
Division.
Underwater hull is fitted with effective protection system

not required
For intermediate surveys of ESP ships exceeding 15 years of age, in-water prescribed
surveys of underwater hull are not permitted. Intermediate bottom surveys of such ships shall be
2.5.4.4.5 If the owner of the ship has submitted a written statement that ship is not expected to
be operated as NAABSA, the intervals of bottom survey for the group 1 ship or, if applicable,
group 3 ship may be established for this ship with appropriate record made to the classification
certificate and ship survey status. This issue shall be within competence of the Ships in Service
Division.
In such a case, during next surveys the RS Surveyor shall review the ship file to check if
navigation conditions as stated by the shipowner are observed. The RS Surveyor/RS Branch
Office which becomes aware of revealed violations of stated navigation conditions shall
immediately inform Ships in Service Division of RHO Department to consider the issue on ship
class state.
2.5.5
2.5.5.1
Steel and Reinforced concrete Berth-Connected Ships
2.5.5.1.1 Provisions of paras 2.5.5.1.4 to 2.5.5.1.8 shall apply to steel and reinforced concrete
berth-connected ships as well as floating structures (hereinafter referred to as the ship) being
operated in sheltered waters such as floating docks, floating workshops, etc except for ships
used as floating oil storage as well as berth-connected passenger ships and berth-connected
nuclear floating structures.
2.5.5.1.2 Provisions of para 2.5.3 shall apply to berth-connected ships being operated in nonsheltered waters as well as to berth-connected ships used as floating oil storage (FSU and
FPSO) regardless of area of operation.
Notwithstanding the provisions of para 2.5.3.3, upon the shipowner's written statement,
some surveys of the ship's bottom may be performed with the ship afloat as per para 2.5.8
instead of dry dock survey as decided by the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision.
The compliance of underwater hull condition with the RS Rules may be confirmed by
results of overall survey of underwater hull structures performed in as many
accessible areas as possible.
not required.
No details on damaged underwater hull are available.
2.5.5.1.3 Provisions of para 2.5.5.4 and 2.5.5.5 shall apply to berth-connected passenger
ships and berth-connected nuclear floating structures, respectively.
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2.5.5.1.4 Unless shorter periods are provided in as-built/operating documentation or by the
shipyard, the intervals of dry dock surveys of the ship's bottom specified in para 2.5.5.1.1 shall
be as follows with regard to paras 2.5.5.1.7 and 2.5.5.1.8, if applicable:
First survey: 15 years after construction

Subsequent surveys: in maximum 10-year intervals.
2.5.5.1.5 Surveys of the ship's bottom shall be performed with the ship in dry dock and shall
form an integral part of next class renewal surveys appropriate for the ship's age.
For other periodical surveys, careful inspection of the whole underwater hull from inside
with the ship afloat may be performed instead of bottom survey.
2.5.5.1.6 The survey of the ship's bottom may be required before the period as specified in
para 2.5.5.1.4 if the compliance of the underwater hull condition with the RS Rules can not be
confirmed by the results of periodical or other in-water survey from inside.
2.5.5.1.7 Replacement of the dry dock survey of the ship's bottom with in-water survey as per
para 2.5.8 upon the shipowner's written statement shall be specially considered by the RHO on
a case-by-case basis and shall be within competence of the Ships in Service Division.
The compliance of the underwater hull condition with the RS Rules may be confirmed
by the results of careful inspection of the whole underwater hull from inside.
not required.
2.5.5.1.8 If provisions of para 2.5.5.1.7 apply, the next dry dock survey of the ship's bottom
shall be performed as part of the next prescribed survey in maximum 5-year interval.
Later, in-water survey as per para 2.5.8 may be performed instead of this bottom survey
provided that provisions of para 2.5.5.1.7 and these provisions are observed.
2.5.5.2
Ships designed for navigation in fresh waters only and ships designed for navigation
in confined port waters only
2.5.5.2.1 These provisions shall apply to ships engaged in coastal trade which are not
classified as group 2 ships and are designed for navigation in fresh waters or confined port
waters only.
Names and boundaries of specified fresh waters/confined port waters (where applicable)
shall be recorded as operation area restrictions in classification certificate and in the ship survey
status.
These provisions shall not apply to ESP ships. The other requirements of this Chapter
shall apply to ESP ships on a case-by-case basis.
2.5.5.2.2 Provisions of para 2.5.4 shall fully apply to ships designed for navigation in fresh
waters or confined port waters only but classified as group 2 ships.
2.5.5.2.3 Provisions of para 2.5.3 shall apply to ships mentioned in para 2.5.5.2.1 with regard
to the following.
2.5.5.2.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of para 2.5.3.3, upon the shipowner's written
statement, some surveys of the ship's bottom may be performed with the ship afloat as per para
2.5.8 instead of dry dock survey as decided by the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision.

not required.
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2.5.5.2.5 In all cases, maximum interval between dry dock surveys of the ship's bottom shall
not exceed the following:
For self-propelled ships: prescribed interval between surveys and/or maintenance of

shafting/propulsion and steering thrusters to be carried out with the ship in dry dock
only, or 10 years, whichever is earlier.
For non-self-propelled ships: 10 years.
confirmed by the results of periodical or other in-water survey from inside.
2.5.5.3
Floating structures designed for long-term positioning on the seabed
2.5.5.3.1 These provisions shall apply to underwater pontoons, separate mobile offshore
drilling units, fixed offshore platforms and other platforms which primarily designed for long-term
positioning on the specially prepared seabed as per the Rules for the Classification and
Construction of MODU/FOP.
The ability of the floating structure to be operated when positioned on the seabed shall be
confirmed by Classification Division of the RHO Department based on appropriate project
design justification with appropriate record made to classification certification and ship survey
status.
2.5.5.3.2 The survey of the accessible underwater hull of the ships mentioned in para 2.5.5.3.1
shall be performed as per para 2.5.8 and form an integral part of each next renewal class
survey.
The normally inaccessible underwater hull (bottom plating, bilge strake, etc) shall be
subject to in-water survey as per para 2.5.8 each time when the ship is removed from the
seabed position.
2.5.5.3.3 The minimum intervals between dry dock surveys of the ship's bottom shall be as
follows:

Subsequent surveys: in maximum 10-year intervals
2.5.5.3.4 The in-water/dry dock survey of the ship's bottom may be required before the periods
as specified in paras 2.5.5.3.2 and 2.5.5.3.3 if the compliance of the underwater hull condition
with the RS Rules can not be confirmed by the results of periodical or other survey.
2.5.5.4
Berth-connected passenger ships
2.5.5.4.1 These provisions shall apply to pontoon/sea-going type berth-connected floating

structures designed for navigation in sheltered waters in anchored/seabed position or moored at
quay (improved shore) and designed for carrying above 12 passengers for accommodation
and/or recreation purposes. These ships include floating hotels, hostels, restaurants, museums ,
etc.
2.5.5.4.2 Unless shorter periods are provided in as-built/operating documentation or by the
shipyard, the intervals of dry dock surveys of the berth-connected passenger ship's bottom shall
be as follows:

Subsequent surveys: in maximum 5-year intervals
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2.5.5.4.3 Surveys of the ship's bottom shall be performed with the ship in dry dock and shall
form an integral part of next class renewal surveys (except for the first renewal survey).
The first periodical survey with the ship of 5 years of age includes careful inspection of the
whole underwater hull from inside.
confirmed by the results of periodical or other survey from inside.
2.5.5.5
Berth-connected nuclear floating structures
2.5.5.5.1 Intervals and procedures of the bottom survey for berth-connected nuclear floating
structures shall be established according to specification as agreed upon with the Register on a
case-by-case basis based on results of reviewing of design concepts and calculations which
justify the safe operation of the underwater hull. This information shall be added to the ship
survey status.
2.5.6
Counting of bottom survey periods
2.5.6.1
Periods of subsequent surveys of the ship's bottom shall be counted from the date of
its construction with regard to intervals as specified in paras 2.5.3 to 2.5.5.
2.5.6.2
Periods of bottom surveys for the ship in service shall be assigned as follows:
2.5.6.2.1 If the bottom survey is completed within 3 months before the actual due date of the
next survey, the period of the next bottom survey shall be counted from the actual due date of
the next survey provided that within this 3-month period the ship remained in the port/shipyard
waters where its bottom survey was performed.
2.5.6.2.2 If the bottom survey is completed 3 months before the actual due date of the next
survey, the period of the next bottom survey shall be counted from the actual due date of the
bottom survey.
2.5.6.2.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of para 2.5.6.2.2, if the dry dock survey of the ship's
bottom is completed 3 months before the actual due date of the next survey, the period of the
next bottom survey may be counted from the actual due date of the next survey subject to the
following:
Within the whole period from the date of completion of the bottom survey up to the
actual due date of the next survey the ship remained in the port/shipyard waters
where bottom surveys were performed.
The results of in-water survey of the ship's bottom confirm that underwater hull
condition was not degraded from the date of dry dock survey.
2.5.6.2.4 For ESP ships exceeding 10 years of age, the assigned period of the bottom survey
shall not exceed the upper limit of appropriate intermediate survey window.
2.5.6.2.5 For separate general cargo ships covered by Section 7, Part III ''Additional Surveys
of Ships Depending on Their Purpose and Hull Material'', exceeding 15 years of age, the
assigned period of the bottom survey shall not exceed the upper limit of appropriate
intermediate survey window.
2.5.6.2.6 In all cases, unless otherwise provided in these Rules, the assigned period of the
bottom survey shall not exceed that of assigned next survey.
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2.5.7
Scope of dry dock survey of the ship's bottom
2.5.7.1
General Provisions
When survey of the outside of the ship's bottom and related items is carried out in dry
dock, the ship shall be placed on keel blocks and/or cages of sufficient height in accordance
with the scheme. The scheme for placing the ship on keel blocks/cages for the ship exceeding
20 years of age shall differ from the scheme for the previous dry dock survey of the ship's
bottom unless the ship was repositioned on keel blocks/cages during the previous survey.
Scaffolds, staging or other necessary arrangements shall be provided to ensure access
and proper survey of structural members (such as shell plating of bottom and sides, stem and
sternframe, etc), external parts of steering gear, enclosures of sea chests and ice boxes, sea
valves, external parts of shafting, propeller, etc.
Marine fouling shall be removed from the underwater hull to make possible corrosion
traces, deformations, cracks, damages and other defects visible for inspection. The structural
sections to be replaced as decided by the shipowner may be cleaned only as to allow for
identification of boundaries of sections subject to replacement.
In order to coordinate works performed during dry dock survey, the meeting on bottom
survey planning shall be held with participation of shipowner, Surveyor of the Register and other
persons concerned (for example, representative of the firm engaged in thickness
measurements). Prior to commencement of bottom survey as per para 2.5.9, the appropriate
meeting shall be held.
The condition of underwater hull items shall be defined as per Section 5, Part I ''General
Provisions''.
2.5.7.2
Hull
The side and bottom shell plating shall be examined for excessive corrosion or
deterioration due to chafing or contact with the ground and for any other defects of hull shapes
(for example, buckling, waviness etc).
Stems, bar keel, bilge keels and other similar structures, propeller shaft brackets, beams
and floors of hopper dredgers and hopper barges, sea chests and ice boxes as well as all welds
shall be examined.
Special attention shall be given to connections between the bilge keels and other similar
structures with shell plating.
For the ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9 and ICEBREAKER 6 ICEBREAKER 9 special
attention shall be given to connection of ice horn (to protect the rudder blade when in reverse)
with the sternframe.
In the suspected areas revealed during inspection, the residual thickness measurements
shall be performed as required by the RS Surveyor.
If thickness measurements for underwater hull and related items are required during the
ship survey under which dry dock survey is performed, measurements shall be performed to the
maximum extent possible (as agreed upon with the RS Surveyor) with the ship in dry dock.
All revealed detects with parameters beyond the permissible limits shall be eliminated.
All revealed detects with parameters within the permissible limits which were not required
to be eliminated shall be recorded into checklist/survey reports as per para 2.5.10.3.
For the ships exceeding 20 years of age, the areas of shell plating which were on keel
blocks/cages during the previous dry dock survey shall be subject to careful inspection. These
areas shall be identified with the use of dry dock scheme for the previous survey to be kept in
the ship file (see paras 2.5.7.1 and 2.5.10.1).
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2.5.7.3
Sea inlets, bottom and side valves
The areas of contact of ship pipelines to shell platings, bottom and side valves, sea chest
pipelines, sea chest filters, valve fastening and fastening of their branches, if any, to hull, sea
chests and ice boxes shall be inspected.
In the suspected areas of pipelines and branches revealed during inspection, the residual
thickness measurements shall be performed as required by the RS Surveyor.
If thickness measurements for pipelines and branches are required during the ship survey
under which dry dock survey is performed, measurements shall be performed to the maximum
extent possible (as agreed upon with the RS Surveyor) with the ship in dock.
The valves and fittings shall be submitted in the disassembled condition and subject to
tightness test after assembly during surveys to be performed as part of the next ship survey.
During other surveys their opening and testing may be omitted unless deemed necessary by the
RS Surveyor.
Prior to launching the ship, check if fasteners of sea chest gratings are properly locked.
2.5.7.4
Rudder and steering gear
Visible parts of rudder and steering gear including rudder blade, nozzles (including fixed
nozzles), rudder pintles and gudgeons, rudder shaft, fasteners securing rudder blade/steering
nozzles to rudder shaft as well as hull members relating to rudder and steering gear.
If considered necessary by the RS Surveyor, the rudder/steering nozzle may be lifted or
the inspection plates removed for examination of pintles.
The clearances in the rudder bearings and pintles and/or steering nozzle as well as
clearance for dropping of rudder blade and/or steering nozzle shall be measured and recorded.
Clearances shall be measured in the presence of the RS Surveyor.
Welds in areas where fixed nozzles and rudder tubes are fastened to hull shall be carefully
inspected.
The RS Surveyor may require the rudder and steering gear to be disassembled for closeup inspection if clearances in rudder bearings and/or pintles and/or steering nozzle are beyond
the permissible limits or in other justified cases.
If the rudder and steering gear is not designed for measuring clearances in rudder shaft
bearings and/or pintles and/or steering nozzle, the rudder and steering gear shall be subject to
survey in disassembled condition at each dry dock survey of the ship's bottom being an integral
part of periodical survey. In case of oil lubrication system, the RS Surveyor shall decide whether
the rudder and steering gear is to be disassembled.
Where applicable, rudder blade and/or nozzle shall be subject to tightness test (for
example, hollow) as deemed necessary by the RS Surveyor.
Prior to launching the ship, check if fasteners of flanged connection between rudder blade
and/or nozzle and rudder shaft are properly locked and make sure that inspection plates are
fitted at their standard places and properly secured, if applicable. Prior to launching the ship, the
rudder and steering gear shall be checked for complete, free and smooth putting of rudder
blade and/or steering nozzle hard-over to hard-over.
2.5.7.5
Shafting and propellers
For scope of surveys for shafting and propellers, see para 2.4.5.9.
If the survey of shafting and propellers as per para 2.4.5.9 is not required and scheduled
during the bottom survey, the following shall be performed:
The RS Surveyor shall inspect visible parts of the propeller shaft, propeller and stern
bushes. Propeller blades shall be carefully inspected to check for possible cracks and
defects by non-destructive tests as deemed necessary by the RS Surveyor.
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2.5.7.6
Where possible, clearances in sterntube bearings shall be measured with oil seal
reliability checked, if any. Clearances shall be measured in the presence of the RS
Surveyor.
The dropping of propeller shaft shall be measured in the presence of the RS
Surveyor, if applicable.
For controllable pitch propellers, RS Surveyor shall confirm that fasteners condition
and tightness of propeller boss and blade sealings comply with the RS Rules.
Dismantling may be omitted unless deemed necessary by the RS Surveyor.
Prior to launching the ship, the RS Surveyor shall make sure that fasteners which
secure removable blades with boss, propeller with shaft are properly locked as well
as that casing of propeller shaft and propeller fairing are fitted into their standard
places and properly secured, if applicable.
Thrusters
Visible parts of thrusters and auxiliary steering means shall be inspected.

If the main steering means are propulsion and steering thrusters, they shall be surveyed
as per para 2.4.5.9.
If the survey of propulsion and steering thrusters as per para 2.4.5.9 is not required and
scheduled during the bottom survey, the RS Surveyor shall perform the following:
2.5.7.7
Inspect visible parts of propulsion systems activated during maneuvering (such as

steerable propellers, vertical axis propellers and waterjets, other thrusters) with
special consideration to condition of reduction gears, blades and proper locking of
fastening bolts and other fasteners.
Check for reliable sealings of propeller blades, shaft and steerable propellers.
Navigation equipment
For ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9, ICEBREAKER 6 ICEBREAKER 9 and polar class
1 7 visible parts of primary log transducers as well as their anti-icing protection means
shall be checked for visible damages.
For ships of ice class ARC 4 ARC 9, ICEBREAKER 6 ICEBREAKER 9 and polar class
1 7 the surface of echosounder vibrators as well as their anti-icing protection means
shall be checked for visible damages. Prior to launching the ship, check if there is no paint
coating on the radiation surface of the echosounder vibrator.
2.5.8
In-water survey of the ship's bottom
2.5.8.1 The in-water survey of the ship's bottom shall provide the information on the outside of
the ship's bottom normally obtained from the dry dock survey.
Special consideration shall be given to measuring rudder bearing clearances as well as
stern bush clearances based on review of the operating history, on board testing and oil sample
analysis reports. These provisions shall be included into the program for in-water survey and
shall be submitted to the Register before the survey so that the appropriate measures may be
agreed upon with the Register.
2.5.8.2
In-water survey shall be carried out in calm water, preferably with weak tidal streams
and currents. In-water visibility and cleanliness of the ship's hull below waterline shall be
sufficient to perform the complete proper inspection which allows the RS Surveyor and diver to
determine condition of the shell plating, appendages and welds. Methods for diver positioning
during survey using, where necessary, permanent markings on the shell plating at areas to be
inspected shall be agreed upon with the Register.
For further information on the in-water survey procedure, see Section 9, Part II
"Classification Surveys of Ships" of this Guidelines and Appendix 1 to this Guidelines.
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2.5.8.3
The equipment, procedure for monitoring and reporting the survey shall be discussed
with the parties involved prior to in-water survey, and suitable time shall be provided to allow the
diving company to perform preliminary testing of all equipment required.
2.5.8.4
The in-water survey shall be carried out by the RS Surveyor with qualified divers
involved using technical facilities. The diver shall be employed by a firm recognized as a service
supplier according to the requirements of the Register.
2.5.8.5
The Surveyor shall be satisfied with the method and quality of video materials
submitted. There shall be a good two-way communication between the Surveyor and the diver.
2.5.8.6
If the in-water survey reveals damages or defects that require higher attention, the
RS Surveyor may require the ship to be dry docked in order to perform a close-up survey and
necessary repairs, if required.
2.5.8.7
The firm-employer of the diver involved in the survey of the underwater hull shall
submit the survey report to the RS Surveyor and video recordings as desired by the RS
Surveyor. These materials shall be submitted to be kept in the ship file.
2.5.9
Planning of dry dock survey of the ship's bottom

11/12/2006)
(MSC.1/Circ.1223 dated
2.5.9.1
The shipowner, Register Surveyor and other parties concerned (e.g., a
representative of the firm engaged in thickness measurements) shall cooperate and hold a
meeting prior to the commencement of dry dock survey of the ship's bottom to ensure efficient
and safe conduct of the dry dock survey in compliance with the RS Rules.
2.5.9.2
Dry dock survey planning meeting shall be held in advance to coordinate the work to
be carried out during the survey and shall include, as a minimum, a review of the following
information:
Survey status and basic ship information

Survey report files of the outside of the ship's bottom
Details of any requirements or known damages (due to grounding, cargo operations,
etc.) that affect or may affect dry dock survey
Details of known structural damages of the ship
Reports on known structural repairs carried out during previous dry dock surveys
Details of any additional items to be surveyed, scopes of thickness measurements
and known works on maintenance of class to be carried out during dry dock survey.
2.5.9.3
Details of the meeting held shall be recorded to report documents with the results of
dry dock survey of the ship's bottom.
2.5.10
Reporting the bottom survey results
2.5.10.1 The bottom survey results shall be recorded in the checklist of STORM 6.1.01 system
or in Reports 6.3.10/, 6.3.17, 6.4.6 or 6.3.10, as appropriate.
For ships exceeding 15 years of age, when the ship was not repositioned on keel
blocks/cages while being in dry dock, the scheme for placing the ship on keel blocks/cages (see
para 2.5.7.1) shall be forwarded to the ship file to be used for further dry dock surveys of the
ship's bottom.
2.5.10.2 If owing to provisions of this Chapter, the bottom survey is extended or in-water
survey is performed instead of dry dock survey or other decisions are made as regards bottom
survey, reference to such a decision shall be made in report documents mentioned in para
2.5.10.1 as well as in classification section ''Additional information...'' of the ship survey status.
2.5.10.3 All revealed detects with parameters within the permissible limits which were not
required to be eliminated shall be recorded in the checklist/survey reports.
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Instead of being described in checklists and reports, defects may be indicated in diagrams
and hull expansions with appropriate reference being made in the appropriate checklists and
survey reports. In this case, all applicable diagrams and expansions shall be attached to survey
materials and kept in the ship file.
In addition, similar to checklists and reports, these defects shall be specified in
classification section ''Additional information...'' of the ship survey status in order to be
considered by the RS Surveyors during subsequent surveys to access the possible propagation
of these defects.
2.5.10.4 The confirmation on the bottom survey shall be specified in the ship survey status
with the assigned date of the next survey indicated 8).
2.5.11 Extension of dry dock period (IACS Recommendation No.133)
2.5.11.1 Upon the shipowner's written statement and as decided by Ships in Service Division
of RHO Department, some ships with up to 10 years of age may be subject to pilot program of
extended interval between surveys in dry dock up to 7.5 years.
2.5.11.2 For conditions of subjecting the ships to the pilot survey program and procedure for
its application, see Appendix 51 to this Guidelines.
Notes:
8)
Consideration should be given to ships having Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety
Certificate issued as per provisions of SOLAS, the confirmation of bottom survey shall be specified in this
certificate. For ships with prescribed annual bottom surveys (group 2 ships), all bottom surveys shall be
recorded by making appropriate entries in additional pages of certificates.
Appendix to Circular Letter No. 340-21-835c of 05.08.2015

RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS OF SHIPS IN SERVICE, ND No. 2-020101012
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
7 REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE SUPPLIERS
The Section heading shall be amended to read as follows:
7 SERVICES PROVIDED BY SERVICE SUPPLIERS AND USED BY SURVEYORS TO THE
REGISTER DURING SHIPS SURVEY..
7.1 GENERAL
7.1.1 The text set forth in this Section shall be amended to read as follows:
set forth in Section 8 of Part I General Regulations for Technical Supervision of the Rules for
Technical Supervision During Construction of Ships and Manufacture of Materials and Products
for Ships. The list of services is given in 7.1.3 of these Rules..
7.1.1, 7.1.2 The word firms shall be replaced by service suppliers.
7.1.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
7.1.3 Types of services provided by service suppliers, the results of which are used by surveyors
to the Register during ships survey.
7.1.3.1 Classification services are provided by the service suppliers:
engaged in tightness testing of hatches with ultrasonic equipment;
carrying out in-water surveys of ships and mobile offshore drilling units;
engaged in the examination of bow, stern, side and inner doors on ro-ro ships;
engaged in testing of coating systems in compliance with the requirements of IMO resolution
MSC.215(82) and IACS UI SC223;
engaged in thickness measurements on ships (hereinafter referred to as "TM service suppliers")
and certified as one of the following two categories:
category I: engaged in thickness measurements on all ships regardless of their gross tonnage;
category II: engaged in thickness measurements on all fishing vessels regardless of their gross
tonnage, and non-ESP ships less than 500 gross tonnage.
7.1.3.2 Statutory services on behalf of Maritime Administrations are provided by the service
suppliers:
engaged in surveys and maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment and systems;
engaged in service on inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, hydrostatic release units, inflatable
rescue/fast rescue boats, rescue boats which are a combination of rigid and inflatable
construction/fast rescue boats, evacuation systems, inflatable platforms of means of rescue,
lifeboats and launching appliances;
engaged in the servicing and testing of radio equipment and EPIRBs;

engaged in inspection and testing of centralized gas welding and cutting equipment;
engaged in surveys and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus;
engaged in annual performance testing of voyage data recorders (VDR);
engaged in surveys of low location lighting systems using photo luminescent materials;
engaged in sound pressure level measurements for loudspeakers of public address and general
alarm systems;
engaged in testing of coating systems in compliance with the requirements of IMO resolution
MSC.215(82) and IACS UI SC223 and/or IMO resolution MSC.288(87)..
Chapters 7.2 to 7.7 shall be deleted.
PART III. ADDITIONAL SURVEYS OF SHIPS DEPENDING ON THEIR PURPOSE AND HULL
MATERIAL
1.5 PROCEDURE S FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS
1.5.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
Recognition of service supplier engaged in thickness measurements..
1.5.2.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
Thickness measurements on ships shall be carried out by the TM service supplier recognized by
the Register, or subject to special consideration by RHO, by an ACS IACS member. The
requirements for the TM service supplier recognition are specified in Section 8 of Part I "General
Provisions for Technical Supervision" of the Rules for Technical Supervision during Construction
of Ships and Manufacture of Materials and Products for Ships..
1.5.3.1 The reference to Appendix 2-1 shall be replaced by the reference to 3.1.7 of Appendix 2.

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unavailability o f dry-docking facilities; o r

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w h e t h e r h e operates t h e ship h i m s e l f o r places u n d e r t h e

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2.2.3 Requirements for enhanced survey o f ships are

N o t e . O i l tankers that d o not c o m p l y w i t h M A R P O L 1 / 1 9 m a y

F o r b u l k carriers w i t h h y b r i d cargo h o l d arrange

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2.2.7.3 T h e descriptive notation " O i l / b u l k / o r e

T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a n oil/bulk/ore carrier

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3.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g types o f c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y s are

.3.2 associated w i t h transfer o f class;

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report w i t h the comments o n the surveyor's decision shall

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watertight integrity, shall b e p r o m p t l y and thoroughly

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recording and reporting o f information;

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during Construction o f Ships a n d Manufacture o f

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arrangement and installation, any deviations f r o m the