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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART ONE PROVISIONS OF CLASSIFICATION..........................................1-1
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PART TWO HULL.............................................................................................2-1
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PART THREE MACHINERY INSTALLATIONS.............................................3-1
PART FIVE REFRIGERATED CARGO INSTALLATIONS............................5-1
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PART FOUR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS...............................................4-1
PART SEVEN AUTOMATION SYSTEMS.......................................................7-1
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PART SIX FIRE PROTECTION,DETECTION AND EXTINCTION..............6-1
PART EIGHT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.............................................8-1
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PART NINE COMMON STRUCTURAL RULES FOR
BULK CARRIERS AND OIL TANKERS...................................9-1

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................1-1
Section 1 CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AND ITS MAIN SERVICES.................................1-1
Section 2 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES..........................................................................................1-2
CHAPTER 2 SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION.....................................................1-3

Section 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.....................................................................................................1-3
Section 2 RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION..........................................................................................1-4
Section 3 CHARACTERS OF CLASSIFICATION AND CLASS NOTATIONS..................................1-6
Section 4 APPLICATION AND FEES...................................................................................................1-7
Section 5 SUBMISSION AND EXAMINATION OF PLANS..............................................................1-8
Section 6 CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS.............................................................................................1-9
Section 7 STATUTORY SERVICES....................................................................................................1-10
Section 8 APPROVAL OF SUPPLIERS...............................................................................................1-11
Section 9 ASSIGNMENT, MAINTENANCE, SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION AND
REINSTATEMENT OF CLASS...........................................................................................1-11
Section 10 CERTIFICATES AND REPORTS........................................................................................1-14
Section 11 REGISTER OF SHIPS AND LISTS OF APPROVED MARINE PRODUCTS..................1-15
Section 12 AVAILABILITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION...................................1-15
Section 13 LIABILITY, DISAGREEMENT AND ARBITRATION......................................................1-16
Appendix 1 LIST OF CLASS NOTATIONS FOR SEA-GOING SHIPS.................................................1-18
Appendix 2 DIAGRAMS OF MANDATORY SHIP TYPES FOR SHIPS HAVING ESP NOTATION....1-37
CHAPTER 3 INSPECTIONS OF PRODUCTS......................................................................................1-39

Section 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS...................................................................................................1-39
Section 2 UNIT/BATCH INSPECTIONS............................................................................................1-45
Section 3 DESIGN APPROVAL..........................................................................................................1-48
Section 4 TYPE APPROVAL...............................................................................................................1-49
Section 5 WORKS APPROVAL...........................................................................................................1-51
Section 6 PRODUCT DRAWING EXAMINATION...........................................................................1-53
Section 7 APPROVAL OF SERVICE FIRM OF INSPECTION AND TESTING...............................1-54
Section 8 CLASS NOTATIONS FOR PRODUCTS.............................................................................1-56
Section 9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY SYSTEM CHECK.....................................................1-58
Appendix 1A LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSED MARINE PRODUCTS.....1-60
Appendix 1B LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATUTORY MARINE PRODUCTS....1-67
Appendix 1C LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES......................1-73
Appendix 2A LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSED
MARINE PRODUCT PARTS..............................................................................................1-74
Appendix 2B LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATUTORY
MARINE PRODUCT PARTS..............................................................................................1-87
Appendix 2C LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCE PARTS.....1-96
Appendix 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS NOTATIONS FOR ASBESTOS-FREE PRODUCTS....1-98
CHAPTER 4 SURVEYS DURING CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................1-100

Section 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.................................................................................................1-100
Section 2 SURVEYS AND TESTS....................................................................................................1-100
Section 3 TIGHTNESS TESTING OF COMPARTMENTS..............................................................1-102
Section 4 DOCUMENTATION..........................................................................................................1-106
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Appendix 1 Hull Survey for New Construction...............................................................1-108

Appendix 2 SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR QUALITY STANDARD...............................................1-135
CHAPTER 5 SURVEYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION..........................................................................1-178

Section 2 TYPES AND PERIODS OF SURVEYS............................................................................1-201
Section 3 RETROSPECTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING SHIPS.....................................1-205
Section 4 HULL AND EQUIPMENT SURVEYS..............................................................................1-213
Section 5 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL AND EQUIPMENT SURVEYS OF
GENERAL DRY CARGO SHIPS......................................................................................1-221
OIL TANKERS...................................................................................................................1-228
BULK CARRIERS.............................................................................................................1-240
CHEMICAL TANKERS.....................................................................................................1-257
Section 9 SURVEYS OF MACHINERY............................................................................................1-266
Section 10 SURVEYS OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS............................................................1-272
Section 11 SURVEYS OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHIP’S BOTTOM AND RELATED ITEMS...1-273
Section 12 SURVEYS OF PROPELLER SHAFTS AND TUBE SHAFTS........................................1-274
Section 13 BOILER SURVEYS...........................................................................................................1-277
Section 14 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS OF SHIPS CONSTRUCTED NOT
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF CCS............................................................................1-279
Section 15 OTHER SURVEYS............................................................................................................1-284
Section 16 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL AND EQUIPMENT
SURVEYS OF LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIERS.................................................................1-286
Section 17 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVEYS OF RO-RO SHIPS.........................1-290
Appendix 1 CRITERIA FOR RENEWAL OF HULL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS............................1-293
Appendix 2 CRITERIA FOR LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH OF HULL GIRDER FOR
OIL TANKERS...................................................................................................................1-295
Appendix 3 GUIDELINES FOR MEASURING SCANTLINGS OF THE TRANSVERSE
WATERTIGHT VERTICALLY CORRUGATED BULKHEAD
BETWEEN CARGO HOLDS NOS.1 AND 2 OF BULK CARRIERS..............................1-299
Appendix 4 RUDDER BEARING WEAR CLEARANCE....................................................................1-301
Appendix 5 WEAR CLEARANCE OF BEARINGS OF PROPELLER SHAFTS OR TUBE SHAFTS......1-303
Appendix 6 GUIDELINES FOR THE GAUGING OF SIDE SHELL FRAMES AND
BRACKETS IN SINGLE SIDE SKIN BULK CARRIERS REQUIRED TO
COMPLY WITH UR S31..................................................................................................1-304
Appendix 7 GUIDELINES FOR THE SURVEY OF VOYAGE REPAIRS..........................................1-307
Appendix 8 PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE SUPPLIERS...................................1-309
Appendix 9 CALIBRATION OF MEASURING EQUIPMENT...........................................................1-317
Appendix 10 PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION OF FIRMS ENGAGED IN
THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF HULL STRUCTURES...........................................1-318
Appendix 11 ESP SURVEY REPORTING PRINCIPLES.......................................................................1-319
Appendix 11A SURVEY PROGRAMME..................................................................................................1-332
Appendix 11B SURVEY PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE......................................................................1-336
Appendix 12 GUIDELINES FOR TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
PLANNING FOR ENHANCED SURVEYS AND OWNER’S INSPECTION REPORT.......1-339
Appendix 13 RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS OF
OIL TANKERS, BULK CARRIERS AND ETC. .............................................................1-346
Appendix 14 GUIDELINES FOR SCREWSHAFT CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM..............1-485
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Appendix 15 GUIDELINES FOR LUBRICATING OIL CONDITION MONITORING

SYSTEM OF DIESEL ENGINES......................................................................................1-496
Appendix 16 GUIDELINES FOR SURVEY OF PLANNED MAINTENANCE SCHEME（PMS）
FOR MACHINERY............................................................................................................1-505
Appendix 17 S19　EVALUATION OF SCANTLINGS OF THE TRANSVERSE WATERTIGHT
CORRUGATED BULKHEAD BETWEEN CARGO HOLDS NOS. 1 AND 2,
WITH CARGO HOLD NO. 1 FLOODED, FOR EXISTING BULK CARRIERS...........1-525
Appendix 18 S22　EVALUATION OF ALLOWABLE HOLD LOADING OF CARGO HOLD
NO. 1 WITH CARGO HOLD NO. 1 FLOODED, FOR EXISTING BULK CARRIERS...1-537
Appendix 19 S23　IMPLEMENTATION OF IACS UNIFIED REQUIREMENTS S19 AND
S22 FOR EXISTING SINGLE SIDE SKIN BULK CARRIERS......................................1-541
Appendix 20 S31　RENEWAL CRITERIA FOR SIDE SHELL FRAMES AND BRACKETS IN
SINGLE SIDE SKIN BULK CARRIERS AND SINGLE SIDE SKIN OBO
CARRIERS NOT BUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH UR S12 REV. 1 OR
SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS.............................................................................................1-543
Appendix 21 GUIDELINES FOR EXTENDED INTERVAL BETWEEN SURVEYS IN
DRY-DOCK ― EXTENDED DRY-DOCKING (EDD) SCHEME....................................1-552
CHAPTER 6 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS.........................................................1-555

Section 2 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR SPECIAL DUTIES....................1-555
Section 3 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT............1-560
Section 4 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR MACHINERY.............................1-563
Section 5 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION................................................................................1-564
Section 6 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR REFRIGERATED
CARGO INSTALLATIONS...............................................................................................1-565
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PART ONE CHAPTER 1 CCS RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF SEA-GOING STEEL SHIPS-2015
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
Section 1 CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AND ITS MAIN SERVICES
1.1.1 Classification Societies

1.1.1.1 Classification societies are independent and impartial organizations that undertake classification
services for ships and offshore installations. Classification societies have no commercial interests related to
design, building, ownership, operation, management, maintenance or repairs, financing, insurance or
chartering of ships and offshore installations.
1.1.1.2 Classification societies work for the safety of ships and offshore installations and environmental
protection, and make a unique contribution to maritime safety and the development of classification rules
through technical support, compliance verification and research and development. Classification societies
provide classification services, statutory services and other services for clients in accordance with the
classification rules published by them.
1.1.1.3 Classification societies furnish reasonable standards – the classification rules, which are generally
accepted and recognized, for ships, shipbuilding, marine exploitation and related manufacturing industries
as well as insurance, financing and other related sectors, carry out plan approval in ship design and surveys
during and after construction so as to ascertain that ships are in compliance with the requirements of the
classification rules, and issue classification certificates independently, in accordance with such rules.
1.1.1.4 When authorized by the Government of the flag State, classification societies carry out statutory
services in accordance with the requirements of the Government of the flag State with a view to
ascertaining the ships’ compliance with the requirements of international conventions and/or relevant
regulations of the flag State, and issue statutory certificates.
1.1.2 China Classification Society

1.1.2.1 China Classification Society (hereinafter referred to as CCS) is a specialized technical
organization, authorized under the relevant laws of China and registered in accordance with the laws for
providing classification services and statutory services for ships and offshore installations.
1.1.2.2 CCS mainly undertakes classification services, certification surveys and surveys relating to
notarial matters for ships, offshore installations, containers and the related industrial products both at home
and abroad, and performs specific services such as statutory services, etc., on behalf of the Chinese
Government and the governments of foreign countries or regions when so authorized, and other services
approved by the relevant administrations.
1.1.3 Objectives
1.1.3.1 The objectives of CCS are, by furnishing reasonable and reliable technical rules for ships,
offshore installations, containers and related industrial products and conducting in an independent,
impartial and honest manner classification, certification and technical consultancy services, to provide
services for the shipping, marine exploitation and related manufacturing industries as well as marine
insurance, for the promotion of safety of life and property on waters and for the protection of marine
environment and other environments.
1.1.4 Main services

1.1.4.1 The services of CCS are mainly as follows:
(1) Classification services for ships, offshore installations and related industrial products (including
containers): development and maintenance of rules, plan approval, surveys and certification;
(2) Statutory services for ships, offshore installations and related industrial products, when so authorized:
development of technical regulations for statutory surveys, plan approval, surveys and certification;
(3) Surveys and certification delegated by other ship survey organizations, surveys related to notarial
matters and safety assessment as well as verification surveys and certification of ships and offshore
installations , and investigation of major maritime safety accidents;
(4) Verification, surveys and certification of related industrial facilities and products used on land, and
surveys and certification delegated by foreign ship survey organizations for marine facilities and products
as well as related industrial facilities and products used on land;
(5) ISM audit and certification;
(6) ISPS audit and certification;
(7) Survey and assessment of ship’s technical conditions;
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(8) Certification of quality management systems and environmental management systems in accordance
with ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 series standards;
(9) Technical research for classification of ships and offshore installations, safety on waters and
environmental protection, survey of marine facilities and products as well as related industrial facilities and
products used on land, and research on the application of information technology;
(10) Other services.
Section 2 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES
1.2.1 Council
1.2.1.1 The Council of CCS is composed of the representatives from Government departments concerned,
CCS, shipping, shipbuilding, marine exploitation and related manufacturing industries as well as insurance,
financing and other related sectors.
1.2.1.2 The Council is entitled to:
(1) develop and update the Articles of Association of CCS;
(2) consider the work report of CCS;
(3) decide on other major issues of CCS.
1.2.2 Technical Committee

1.2.2.1 The Technical Committee of CCS is composed of the persons in charge of technical work from
Government departments concerned, CCS, shipping, shipbuilding and marine exploitation industries,
design institutes, universities, research institutes and related manufacturing industries. Specialized
subcommittees may be set up as appropriate.
1.2.2.2 The Technical Committee is entitled to:
(1) make comments or recommendations on CCS technical policy and development plan for rules and
research;
(2) review and approve the main technical rules developed by CCS for ships and offshore installations;
(3) organize technical analysis and investigation of major accidents of the ships and offshore installations
classed with CCS;
(4) make recommendations on developing and amending the rules based on experience in application,
market demand and development in science and technology;
(5) examine the major research achievements intended to be incorporated into CCS rules for ships and
offshore installations, and make recommendations on such incorporation.
1.2.3 Class committee

1.2.3.1 The Class Committee of CCS is composed of the representatives from Government departments
concerned, CCS, owners, oil companies, administrations as well as insurance, financing, law and other
related sectors.
1.2.3.2 The Class Committee is entitled to:
(1) examine and adopt the working procedure of the Committee and the procedure for CCS classification
management;
(2) examine the relevant provisions of CCS for classification of ships and offshore installations and make
recommendations on modifications and additions in light of the latest development in science and
technology;
(3) accept and confirm the reports submitted by CCS on assignment, suspension, cancel or reinstatement of
class of ships and offshore installations;
(4) make comments on the certificates and various survey documents of ships and offshore installations.
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SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION
CHAPTER 2 SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION
Section 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1.1 Principle of classification

2.1.1.1 Classification is a representation by CCS, in accordance with its rules, that the structural strength
and integrity of essential parts of the ship’s hull and its appendages, and the reliability and the function of
the propulsion and steering systems, power generation and those other features and auxiliary systems which
have been built into the ship, identified by various characters and notations, are sufficient for maintaining
essential services on board.
2.1.2 Process of classification

2.1.2.1 The process of classification consists of:
(1) the development of rules;
(2) the plan approval and survey during construction to verify compliance with such rules;
(3) the assignment of class and issuance of a classification certificate when such compliance has been
verified;
(4) the endorsement or issuance of a classification certificate by survey after construction to verify
compliance with such rules; and
(5) the application of information.
2.1.3 Definitions
2.1.3.1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, for the purpose of the Rules:
(1) Classification means the technical service provided by a classification society to clients in accordance
with the rules published by it.
(2) A classed ship is a ship to which a classification certificate is issued by a classification society in
accordance with its rules.
(3) A non-classed ship is any ship which is not classed.
(4) A convention ship is a ship holding an international certificate issued according to a relevant
international convention.
(5) A non-convention ship is any ship which is not a convention ship.
(6) Unrestricted service means that the areas for navigation are not limited.
(7) Restricted service is a generic term of the service categories 1, 2 and 3 as shown in table 2.1.3.1 below:
Table 2.1.3.1
Limitation for navigation
Category
Distance to land (n mile)
Service category 1 200 (summer/tropical*) 100 (winter*)
Service category 2 20 (summer/tropical*) 10 (winter*)
Service category 3 Sheltered waters**
Notes:
* Seasonal areas as specified in Annex II to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966.
** Sheltered waters include the sea areas between an island and the shore and between islands with a distance of less than
10 n miles in between, which forms a comparatively good sheltered or similar condition with a little wave.
(8) National waters mean the waters of a flag State, as specified by the Government of that State.
(9) Specified route service means the service between two or more designated ports.
(10) A passenger is every person other than the master and the members of the crew or other persons
employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship on the business of that ship; or a child under one year
of age.
(11) A passenger ship is a ship which carries more than twelve passengers.
(12) A ro-ro passenger ship is a passenger ship with ro-ro cargo spaces or special category spaces.
(13) A cargo ship is any ship which is not a passenger ship.
(14) A tanker is a cargo ship which is constructed primarily to carry liquid cargoes in bulk.
(15) Oil means petroleum in any form including crude oil, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse and refined products
(other than those petrochemicals which are subject to the provisions of Annex II to MARPOL).
(16) An oil tanker is a ship which is constructed primarily to carry oil in bulk and includes ship types such
as combination carriers (ore/oil ships etc.).
(17) A ro-ro ship is a ship which utilizes a loading ramp to enable wheeled vehicles to be rolled on and
rolled off the ship.
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(18) A container ship is a ship constructed for the carriage of containers in holds and on deck.
(19) A fishing vessel is a vessel used for catching fish or other living resources of the sea.
(20) A chemical tanker is a cargo ship constructed for the carriage in bulk of any liquid products listed in
Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code). The provisions of the Code are contained in CCS Rules for Construction
and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.
(21) A liquefied gas carrier is a cargo ship constructed for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or
other products listed in Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships
Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code). The provisions of the Code are contained in CCS Rules for
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk.
(22) A bulk carrier is a ship which is constructed generally with single deck, double bottom, topside tanks
and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, and is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk. Combination
carriers are included. Common structural rules (CSR) do not apply to ore carriers and combination carriers.
(23) A new ship means a ship contracted for construction on or after the date of entry into force of the
Rules.
(24) An existing ship means a ship which is not a new ship.
(25) Product is a generic term of materials, equipment and systems.
(26) The term rules is a generic term of the classification rules, special rules, guidelines and computer
software released by CCS.
(27) Force majeure means damage to the vessel; unforeseen inability of CCS Surveyors to attend the
vessel due to the governmental restrictions on right of access or movement of personnel; unforeseeable
delays in port or inability to discharge cargo due to unusually lengthy periods of severe weather, strikes,
civil strife; acts of war, or other cases of force majeure.
(28) Exceptional circumstances mean one or more of the following cases:
① unavailability of dry-docking facilities;
② unavailability of repair facilities;
③ unavailability of essential materials, equipment or spare parts;
④ delays incurred by action taken to avoid severe weather conditions.
(29) A double classed ship is one which is classed by two Societies and where each Society works as if it
is the only Society classing the ship, and does all surveys in accordance with its own requirements and
schedule.
(30) A dual class ship is one which is classed by two Societies between which there is a written agreement
regarding sharing of work.
(31) Conditions of class are requirements to the effect that specific measures, repairs, surveys etc. are to be
carried out within a specific time limit in order to retain class.
(32) A CSR ship is a ship complying with the requirements of Common Structural Rules.
(33) The term “not in class (disclassed)” means class being suspended or canceled (withdrawn).
(34) Critical structural areas are locations which have been identified from calculations to require
monitoring or from the service history of the subject ship or from similar or sister ships (if available) to be
sensitive to cracking, buckling or corrosion which would impair the structural integrity of the ship.
Section 2 RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION
2.2.1 Basis for classification

2.2.1.1 “Classification rules” are such provisions that have entire content comprising conditions and
scope of classification and supporting technical requirements. The aim of the rules is to ensure the safety
and quality to be controlled to an appropriate level, and to be generally acknowledged.
2.2.1.2 The rules published by CCS are the basis and sole criteria for classification.
2.2.1.3 CCS rules stipulate the scantlings of hull structures and essential machinery, the quality and
structure of material employed, the standards of machinery manufacturing, requirements for classification
and tests as well as maintenance conditions.
2.2.1.4 “Special rules” are such provisions that have special content and will be used in combination with
the classification rules.
2.2.1.5 For those not covered in CCS present rules, or the principled requirements therein which need to
be further defined in details, or where specific applicability of the rules is needed, or for novel ships or
equipment or systems, CCS will develop appropriate guidelines or use IACS Recommendations① to
① IACS Recommendations are available on IACS website: http://www.iacs.org.uk/.
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facilitate classification. Where any ppropriate guidelines or use IACS Recommendationsneed to be further
de paragraphs related to classification in such “guidelines” or IACS Recommendations constitute
requirements of the rules.
2.2.1.6 CCS COMPASS computer software system covers structural calculation and evaluation, ship
characteristics, calculation of shafting vibration and strength and calculation of short-circuit current. The
computer software plays an essential role in plan approval and surveys during and after construction.
2.2.2 Rules development

2.2.2.1 The main input for development of the rules is as follows:
(1) experience in application;
(2) relevant scientific theories and research findings;
(3) the applicable part of the relevant conventions, codes and resolutions adopted by IMO (International
Maritime Organization), and unified requirements by IACS (International Association of Classification
Societies).
2.2.2.2 The drafts of CCS rules or their amendments will be distributed to the Administration, designers,
shipbuilders and manufacturers, survey units, owners, research institutes and universities related to ships
and marine products for comments.
2.2.2.3 The drafts of CCS rules or their amendments are to be further supplemented and improved based
on analysis of the expert comments or recommendations from the above-mentioned sources, followed by a
final review by CCS Technical Committee or its subcommittee(s), and then issued after being approved and
signed by CCS President.
2.2.2.4 Where any part of CCS rules related to the classification needs to be amended, as shown by
experience in application, safety aspects covered by investigation of accidents, or due to entry into force of
relevant resolutions, codes, etc. of IMO, or upon acceptance of unified requirements adopted by IACS,
CCS will directly publish amendments thereto.
2.2.3 Entry into force of rules

2.2.3.1 Unless stated otherwise, the rules (including their amendments) will generally come into force in
3 months after being published. The effective date will be indicated on the first page of the corresponding
PART or on the title page of the publication.
2.2.3.2 Unless stated specially, the rules are applicable to newbuildings and new marine products.
2.2.3.3 With the consent of the shipyard and the owner, the requirements of the new rules may be adopted
for the ship under construction; and where the requirements in the new rules are reasonable and practicable,
CCS may agree that these requirements be adopted for the ship under construction. In any case, this is to be
indicated in the corresponding technical documents.
2.2.3.4 The date of entry into force of the rules is subject only to the date of approval for publishing the
rules, not to the date of entry into force of any other statutory requirements.
2.2.4 Application
2.2.4.1 The Rules apply to classed sea-going ships.
2.2.4.2 The Rules apply to new ships. All ships constructed before the date of entry into force of the
Rules are to continue to comply with the requirements previously applicable to them.
For ships which have undergone modification of a major character, the modified and related portions are to
comply with the new Rules. The previous Rules are still applicable to those ships of which the midship
section plan or an equivalent structural plan has been approved.
2.2.4.3 The requirements of relevant chapters in this PART also apply to existing ships, including
chemical tankers and liquefied gas carriers.
2.2.4.4 The intact stability, subdivision and damage stability, fire safety are the conditions of
classification of ships and are to comply with PART TWO and PART SIX of the Rules, with attention being
paid to the relevant requirements of the flag Administration, if any.
2.2.4.5 Chemical tankers and liquefied gas carriers are also to comply respectively with CCS Rules for
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk and Rules for Construction
and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk.
2.2.4.6 Materials and welding are to comply with CCS Rules for Materials and Welding.
2.2.4.7 The Rules, unless expressly provided otherwise, do not apply to:
(1) military vessels;
(2) wooden ships;
(3) pleasure yachts not engaged in trade;
(4) high speed craft;
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(5) small waterplane area craft;

(6) sailing boats;
(7) ships of less than 20 m in length.
2.2.5 Equivalent and exemption

2.2.5.1 Any ship which embodies structure and features of a novel kind may be exempted from any
requirement of CCS rules if the application of which might seriously impede the incorporation of its
features or its service, subject to agreement of CCS Headquarters.
2.2.5.2 Any fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, other than that required in CCS rules, may be
allowed to be fitted in a ship, if it is satisfied by trial thereof or otherwise that such fitting, material,
appliance or apparatus is at least as effective as that required in CCS rules.
2.2.5.3 Equivalence or substitution to those methods of calculation, criteria of evaluation, manufacturing
procedures, materials, survey and test requirements specified by CCS rules may be accepted subject to
agreement of CCS Headquarters, when relevant tests, theoretical basis or experience in application is
provided, or recognized effective standards are available.
2.2.6 References in the Rules

2.2.6.1 References to relevant documents in the Rules constitute requirements of the Rules. For
references with no date indication, their latest version applies to the Rules.
Section 3 CHARACTERS OF CLASSIFICATION AND CLASS NOTATIONS
2.3.1 Characters of classification

2.3.1.1 Characters of classification are indicative of main features of the ship and mandatory.
2.3.1.2 The hull (including equipment) and machinery (including electrical installations) of a ship that
comply with CCS rules, guidelines or equivalent provisions will be assigned appropriate characters of
classification and class notations by CCS.
2.3.1.3 The hull (including equipment) and machinery (including electrical installations) of a ship that are
classed with CCS will be assigned one of the following characters of classification as appropriate according
to different conditions:
★ CSA
★ CSM
or
★ CSA
★ CSM
or
★ CSA
★ CSM
The meanings of the characters of classification are:
★ CSA — indicating that the ship’s hull structure and equipment have been constructed with plan
approval by and under the supervision of CCS and comply with CCS rules;
★ CSA — indicating that the ship’s hull structure and equipment have been constructed not with plan
approval by and not under the supervision of CCS, and that they have been found upon
classification survey by CCS to be in compliance with CCS rules;
★ CSM — indicating that the ship’s propulsion and essential auxiliary machinery have been inspected by
CCS, and that its machinery and electrical installations have been constructed with plan
★ CSM — indicating that the ship’s propulsion and essential auxiliary machinery have not been inspected
by CCS, and that its machinery and electrical installations have been constructed with plan
★ CSM — indicating that the ship’s machinery and electrical installations have been constructed not with
plan approval by and not under the supervision of CCS, and that they have been found upon
classification survey by CCS to be in compliance with CCS rules.
2.3.2 Class notations

2.3.2.1 Class notations indicate different features of a ship in sequence, and will be appended to the
characters of classification. Class notations may be divided into necessary notations and optional ones.
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2.3.2.2 At the request of the owner and upon plan approval and surveys by CCS, optional class notation(s)
will be assigned by CCS if it is satisfied that the relevant requirements of CCS rules are complied with.
2.3.2.3 One or one group class notations may be assigned to indicate ship type, cargo and loading
characteristics, special duties, special features, service, service restriction or other meanings.
2.3.2.4 At the request of the owner, CCS will append appropriate class notations to the hull, machinery
and electrical installations for ships built in accordance with the relevant rules published by CCS or other
acceptable standards.
2.3.2.5 Appendix 1 of this Chapter contains a list of class notations for sea-going ships and such notations
may be entered only in English into classification certificates. The list is divided into the following tables:
Table A: Type notation: For all ships, the type notation is to be added;
Table B: Service or service restriction notations: Ships, the service of which is restricted within a
specified area or to a specified route due to certain reasons, may be assigned appropriate
notations respectively;
Table C: Special duties notation: Ships, which have been designed and constructed in accordance with
relevant rules and guidelines for their special purposes, may be assigned appropriate notations
respectively;
Table D: Notation of cargo and loading characteristics: Ships, which have been constructed in accordance
with particular rules to carry one or more particular cargoes, may be assigned appropriate
notations respectively;
Table E: Special features notations: Ships, which incorporate special features significantly affecting the
design, may be assigned appropriate notations respectively, of which the ice service notations
Ice Class B1*, Ice Class B1, Ice Class B2, Ice Class B3 correspond respectively to IA Super, IA,
IB, IC in the Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules;
Table F: Automation notation: Automatic and remote controls, dynamic positioning systems, one man
bridge operated ships, etc., may be assigned appropriate notations respectively;
Table G: Special equipment notation: Where a relevant device or instrument for special purposes has
been installed, appropriate notations may be assigned respectively; for ships of which the
longitudinal strength calculation is required, the relevant loading guidance is to be included in
the loading manual provided to the master and/or the loading computer, if fitted. The system of
the onboard loading computer is, if assigned a relevant notation for longitudinal strength
calculation or stability evaluation or both, to be verified according to CCS longitudinal strength
calculation programmme and stability evaluation programmme;
Table H: Special survey notation: For alternative methods or special requirements of survey, appropriate
notations may be assigned respectively; self-propelled oil tankers, oil/bulk carriers, oil/bulk/ore
carriers, chemical tankers and bulk carriers are subject to an enhanced survey programme;
structural diagrams are given in Appendix 2 of this Chapter for mandatory ship types to which
the ESP is assigned;
Table I: Environmental protection notation: Ships complying with the relevant requirements of CCS
rules may be assigned appropriate notations;
Table J: Refrigerated cargo installation notation: Ships fitted with a refrigerating plant for carrying
refrigerated cargo and ships carrying refrigerated containers in holds may be assigned
appropriate notations respectively.
Section 4 APPLICATION AND FEES
2.4.1 Application
2.4.1.1 Applicants requesting services from CCS are to submit a written application or a completed
application form to CCS or one of its local branches or the units designated by it, and/or sign a
contract/agreement with CCS.
2.4.1.2 The responsibilities of both parties, characters of classification and class notations, particulars of
the ship, etc., are to be clearly specified in the application or contract/agreement. Submitting the application
or signing the contract/agreement means that the applicant will have no objection that the representative(s)
of third-party independent audit organizations, e.g. representative(s) of an Accredited Certification Body
(ACB), IACS observer(s), etc., and the representative(s) of the European Commission (EC) may visit
onboard or a manufacturer or a shipyard to carry out an audit or an assessment as provided in Article 8(1)
of Regulation (EC) No. 391/2009, and will facilitate such audit/assessment.
2.4.1.3 Applicants are to submit plans and technical documents necessary for the requested services.
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2.4.1.4 CCS has established an Occupational Health and Safety Management System for the purpose of
guaranteeing the occupational health and safety of Surveyors. An application for any classification or
statutory survey service by CCS means that the applicant respects this system of CCS and that he is
committed to provide conditions for the safety of CCS Surveyors entering the facilities related to the
requested survey service in accordance with the national requirements of the State of nationality of the
Surveyor and the State where the survey unit is located and/or the technical safety requirements developed
by the local competent authorities or equivalent technical standards①, including permanent or temporary
means of access and facilities for inspections, compartment environment and safety precautions. CCS
Surveyors will confirm the safety of survey conditions with the applicant and persons designated by him
prior to performing specific surveys.
2.4.2 Fees
2.4.2.1 Applicants are to pay survey fees, traffic fees and other necessary expenses in accordance with
CCS Provisions of Survey Fees and/or the contract/agreement.
2.4.2.2 For any service provided beyond the contract/agreement or any service provided anew due to the
reasons on the part of the party receiving such service, CCS has the right to charge additional fees from the
applicant.
Section 5 SUBMISSION AND EXAMINATION OF PLANS
2.5.1 General requirements

2.5.1.1 For new ships of which the plan approval is requested on or after 1 January 2005, the applicant is
to provide the appropriate “date of contract for construction”.
2.5.1.2 Date of “contract for construction” is defined as follows:
(1) The date of “contract for construction” of a ship is the date on which the contract to build the ship is
signed between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. This date and the construction numbers (i.e. hull
numbers) of all the vessels included in the contract are to be declared to CCS by the party applying for the
assignment of class to a newbuilding.
(2) The date of “contract for construction” of a series of ships, including specified optional ships for which
the option is ultimately exercised, is the date on which the contract to build the series is signed between the
prospective owner and the shipbuilder.
For the purpose of this requirement, ships built under a single contract for construction are considered a
“series of ships” if they are built to the same approved plans for classification purposes. However, ships
within a series may have design alterations from the original design provided:
① such alterations do not affect matters related to classification; or
② if the alterations are subject to classification requirements, these alterations are to comply with the
classification requirements in effect on the date on which the alterations are contracted between the
prospective owner and the shipbuilder or, in the absence of the alteration contract, comply with the
classification requirements in effect on the date on which the alterations are submitted to CCS for
approval.
The optional ships will be considered part of the same series of ships if the option② is exercised not later
than 1 year after the contract to build the series was signed.
(3) If a contract for construction is later amended to include additional ships or additional options, the date
of “contract for construction” for such ships is the date on which the amendment to the contract is signed
between the prospective owner and the shipbuilder. The amendment to the contract is to be considered as a
“new contract” to which (1) and (2) above apply.
(4) If a contract for construction is amended to change the ship type, the date of “contract for construction”
of this modified ship, or ships, is the date on which revised contract or new contract is signed between the
owner, or owners, and the shipbuilder.
2.5.2 Examination of plans and documents

2.5.2.1 Prior to commencement of construction of the ship, the applicant is to submit the application
together with the plans and documents in triplicate according to the relevant requirements of the Rules to a
plan approval unit designated by CCS for examination. Where the plans will be submitted in batches, at
least the necessary hull plans and documents are to be submitted first.
① Refer to CCS Guidelines for Clients on Safety of Survey.

② The “option” means that an option for building additional ships to the same approved plans is given in the contract for
construction signed between the owner and the shipbuilder.
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Copies of the plans to be submitted for approval for a series of ships or ships to be additionally constructed
within one year in accordance with the approved main structural plans may be reduced or such submission
exempted according to the specific conditions.
2.5.2.2 The ship’s list of survey and test items, as well as the technical documents, such as welding
procedure, welding specifications, NDT diagrams, installation procedure of machinery (excluding
reasonable alignment of shafting), inclination testing programme, and mooring test and sea trial programme,
are to be submitted to CCS attending Surveyors for examination. CCS plan approval units are responsible
for examining welding specifications for CSR ships.
2.5.2.3 Necessary scantlings and relevant data as required by the Rules are to be indicated on the plans
and documents submitted.
2.5.2.4 The term “approval” means that the plans or documents have been examined and found in
compliance with CCS rules. The approval of plans and documents by CCS covers only the items as
required by CCS rules, excluding any items not required by CCS rules. Where CCS undertakes statutory
surveys at the same time, the “approval” by CCS is to cover the items related to the statutory requirements.
2.5.2.5 The plans and documents as deemed to comply with the Rules upon examination, are to be
stamped with APPROVED seal. The approval conditions and restrictions may be written on the plans and
documents, or stated in the plan approval letters with appropriate notes being added on the plans and
documents.
2.5.3 Validity of approved plans

2.5.3.1 The approved plans are valid only for construction in the designated shipyard, the construction
project number or the number of ships to be constructed as specified in the application or
contract/agreement for plan approval.
2.5.3.2 The approved plans for classification purposes will be invalid automatically in one of the
following cases:
(1) after 4 years since the approval date of plans;
(2) after 1 year since the approval date of sectional plans of newbuildings where the entry into force of new
rules including their amendments affects such plans;
(3) the construction of the ship(s) for the project number or the number of ships as specified in the
application or contract/agreement for plan approval has been completed;
(4) the approved shipyard or construction project number has been changed, or the number of ships
constructed is exceeded;
(5) the ship is not constructed under the supervision of CCS.
2.5.3.3 Where the statutory requirements of the flag State or the international conventions, codes accepted
by it and the entry into force of the amendments thereto affect the validity of the approved plans, the
approved statutory plans will be invalid automatically.
Section 6 CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS

2.6.1.1 Ship designers are to establish an appropriate quality assurance system for the design quality of
ships and products.
2.6.1.2 Shipyards and manufacturers are to establish an appropriate quality assurance system for the
construction and manufacturing quality of ships and products. They are also to provide a list of their
suppliers and general documentation (e.g. brief introduction, information on quality management system).
2.6.1.3 Suppliers providing essential services to the ship, such as measurements, tests or maintenance of
safety systems and equipment, the results of which will be used by CCS as the basis for survey, are subject
to approval by CCS (see Section 8 of this Chapter). Otherwise such services are to be performed in the
presence of the Surveyor.
2.6.2 Assessment and examination prior to commencement of construction

2.6.2.1 Prior to commencement of construction of the ship, CCS will send its Surveyors to assess the
capability of the shipyards and manufacturers, and/or carry out an examination prior to commencement of
construction.
2.6.3 Surveys
2.6.3.1 For the materials, equipment, systems and other products required by the Rules, product survey by
CCS are to be requested in accordance with Chapter 3 of this PART.
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2.6.3.2 For the ships intended to be classed with CCS, initial classification surveys by CCS are to be
requested in accordance with the relevant requirements of Chapters 4 and 5 of this PART.
2.6.3.3 For maintaining the validity of classification, surveys after construction by CCS are to be
requested in accordance with Chapter 5 of this PART.
Section 7 STATUTORY SERVICES

2.7.1.1 Upon the authorization by the Government of the flag State, and at the request of the owner or
ship designer or shipyard or upon contract/agreement with them, CCS will undertake a part of or all
statutory services for ships.
2.7.1.2 When so authorized, CCS will issue/endorse appropriate statutory certificates and/or reports, upon
completion of plan approval, surveys during and after construction, and confirmation that the classed
portions of the ship are in compliance with CCS classification rules and the relevant statutory requirements.
2.7.1.3 For ships requesting to be classed with CCS, where statutory services for such ships are or the
assessment of relevant statutory requirements is delegated to CCS, CCS will carry out the classification
services in conjunction with the statutory services or assessment of statutory requirements.
2.7.1.4 For ships receiving both classification and statutory services by CCS, where the classification
certificate is invalidated and this will affect the conditions for issuance of the relevant statutory certificates,
the relevant statutory certificates or documents of compliance (e.g. for safety and load lines) will be
invalidated simultaneously.
2.7.2 Basis for statutory services

2.7.2.1 The statutory requirements for convention ships are referred to international conventions or codes
and the amendments thereto, mainly including:
― International Convention on Load Lines, 1966;
― International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974;
― International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969;
― International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the 1978 and
1997 Protocols;
― International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk;
― International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in
Bulk;
― International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001;
― International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004;
― International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972.
2.7.2.2 The statutory requirements for non-convention ships and ships navigating in national waters are
referred to the relevant statutory requirements of the Government of the flag State.
2.7.2.3 The applicable statutory requirements are to be clearly specified in the application form or
contract/agreement.
2.7.2.4 For authorized statutory service, the statutory requirements for convention ships are to include
those contained in the Guidelines for Implementation of Statutory Surveys for Ships Engaged on
International Voyages①, unless provided with written instruction to apply a different interpretation with
regard to the conventions referred to in 2.7.2.1 by the flag Administration.
2.7.3 Responsibilities of parties concerned

2.7.3.1 The right to interpret the statutory requirements rests with the Administration of the flag State.
2.7.3.2 The Administration of the flag State is responsible for the equivalence and exemption covered by
the statutory requirements.
2.7.3.3 In carrying out statutory services, CCS will not be liable for any modification costs of any ship or
any loss caused by traceability of the statutory requirements of the Administration of the flag State to
existing ships.
2.7.4 Assessment of statutory requirements at the request of client
① Guidelines for Implementation of Statutory Surveys for Ships Engaged on International Voyages are available on CCS
website: http://www.ccs.org.cn.
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2.7.4.1 At the request of or upon a contract/agreement with the client, CCS may carry out the assessment
of the relevant statutory requirements which are not delegated by the flag Administration, or the
compliance of which is voluntarily requested by the client.
2.7.4.2 When assessment of statutory requirements is requested by the client, CCS will issue appropriate
statutory certificates and/or reports, upon completion of plan approval, surveys during and after
construction, and confirmation that the classed portions of the ship are in compliance with CCS
classification rules and the relevant statutory requirements.
2.7.4.3 According to the statutory requirements as requested by the client, CCS will issue appropriate
documents of compliance and/or reports, the acceptability of which to the flag Administration is, however,
not warranted by CCS.
2.7.4.4 Paragraphs 2.7.1.3, 2.7.1.4 and 2.7.3.3 of this Section also apply to the assessment of statutory
requirements.
Section 8 APPROVAL OF SUPPLIERS

2.8.1.1 Suppliers providing services on behalf of the owner to CCS, such as measurements, tests or
maintenance of safety systems and equipment, the results of which will be used by CCS Surveyors as the
basis for surveys, are subject to approval by CCS as evidence for their capabilities to provide the approved
services.
2.8.1.2 Where such services are used by CCS in making decisions affecting statutory certificates, the
suppliers are subject to approval by CCS. In addition, CCS may accept the suppliers recognized by the flag
Administration or an organization authorized by it.
2.8.1.3 Suppliers do not act on behalf of CCS and are responsible for the services provided by them and
the results thereof.
2.8.2 Requirements for approval

2.8.2.1 Any supplier requesting approval is to meet the following conditions:
(1) sufficient competent technicians, operators, inspectors and supervisors are available for providing
approved services;
(2) necessary and appropriate equipment and facilities are in place;
(3) an effective and documented quality assurance system has been established and is being maintained.
2.8.2.2 The scope and procedure of approval of suppliers are to be in compliance with Appendix 8 —
Procedural Requirements for Approval of Service Suppliers to Chapter 5 of this PART.
2.8.3 List of approved suppliers

2.8.3.1 CCS publishes and maintains a list of suppliers approved by CCS.
Section 9 ASSIGNMENT, MAINTENANCE, SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION AND

REINSTATEMENT OF CLASS
2.9.1 Assignment and maintenance of class

2.9.1.1 Where the hull (including equipment) and machinery (including electrical installations) are found
in compliance with the relevant provisions of CCS rules after plan approval and surveys, the characters of
classification and corresponding class notations will be assigned, and the classification certificate will be
issued by CCS.
2.9.1.2 Owners are to ensure proper maintenance of the ship and to operate according to the conditions
specified in the classification certificate.
2.9.1.3 The CCS class assigned to a ship which is found to comply with the Rules upon surveys after
construction will continue to be valid, and CCS will endorse or renew the classification certificate.
2.9.1.4 CCS reserves the right to perform unscheduled surveys of the ship when CCS has reasonable
cause to believe that the requirements of the Rules for various surveys are not being fully complied with.
The notice for arranging an unscheduled survey will be sent in writing by CCS to the owner who is to
promptly arrange the survey and has the obligation to pay the related expenses.
2.9.2 Suspension and cancel of class

2.9.2.1 Suspension of class
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(1) When a ship is operating beyond the service limitation defined by its characters of classification and
class notations or any other additional condition as approved, its class will be suspended and its
classification certificate invalidated.
(2) Any damage, defect, failure or grounding that may affect the validity of the assigned class may, if not
reported to CCS without inappropriate delay or prior agreement of CCS to foreseen repairs not obtained,
lead to suspension of the class and invalidation of the classification certificate.
(3) Under the following circumstances, the class will be subject to a suspension procedure, unless the ship
is attended by the Surveyor for completion of the overdue surveys:
① when any outstanding recommendation or condition of class imposed by CCS is not fulfilled by a
specified due date (the Owner will be notified of the date), and no extension is granted by CCS;
② when any continuous survey item due or overdue at time of annual survey has not been dealt with,
and no extension is granted by CCS at the time of an annual survey;
③ when surveys after construction other than annual, intermediate or special surveys are overdue, and
no extension is granted by CCS;
④ when repairs of any damage, defect, failure or grounding have not been completed and surveyed as
specified;
⑤ failure to permit the unscheduled surveys referred to in 2.9.1.4 above.
(4) Under the following circumstances, the class will be subject to automatic suspension and the
classification certificate is subject to invalidation:
① when an annual survey has not been completed within 3 months of the due date of the annual survey,
unless the ship is under attendance for completion of the annual survey;
② when an intermediate survey has not been completed within 3 months of the due date of the third
annual survey in each special survey period (5 years), unless the ship is under attendance for
completion of the intermediate survey;
③ when a special survey has not been completed within the period of time specified by CCS (the
Owner will be notified that the 5-year class certificate becomes invalid) and no extension is granted
by CCS, unless the ship has been under attendance for completion of the special survey prior to
resuming trading, by the due date.
a. Under “exceptional circumstances”, CCS may grant an extension not exceeding 3 months to
allow for completion of the special survey, provided that the ship is attended and the attending
Surveyor so recommends upon satisfactory survey to the following extent:
(a) annual survey;
(b) re-check of outstanding recommendations/conditions of class;
(c) progression of the special survey as far as practicable;
(d) where the docking survey is due prior to the expiry date of the extension, an underwater
examination is to be carried out by an approved diving company. Such underwater
examination may be dispensed with in the case of extension of docking survey not exceeding
36 months provided the ship is without any outstanding recommendation/condition of class
regarding underwater parts.
b. In the case that the class certificate will expire when the ship is expected to be at sea, an
extension to allow for completion of the special survey may be granted provided there is
documented agreement to such an extension prior to the expiry date of the certificate, and
provided that positive arrangements have been made for attendance of the Surveyor at the first
port of call, and provided that CCS is satisfied that there is technical justification for such an
extension. However, if owing to “exceptional circumstances” the special survey cannot be
completed at the first port of call, the subparagraph a. above may be followed, but the total
period of extension shall in no case be longer than 3 months after the original due date of the
special survey;
④ when it is confirmed that the Surveyor has boarded the ship before the survey is due, but the ship is
put into service before the satisfactory completion of the corresponding overdue survey.
(5) If, due to circumstances reasonably beyond the owner’s or CCS control, the ship is not in a port where
the overdue surveys can be completed at the expiry of the periods allowed above, CCS may allow the ship
to sail, in class, directly to a discharge port, and if necessary, hence, in ballast, to a port at which the survey
will be completed, at request of the owner and provided that:
① relevant records are examined;
② the due and/or overdue surveys and examination of outstanding recommendations/class conditions
are carried out by CCS at the next port of call when there is an unforeseen inability of CCS to attend
the ship at the present port;
③ upon review of the ship’s history and survey at the present port, the attending Surveyor is satisfied
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that the ship is in condition to sail for one trip to a discharge port and if necessary, hence, in ballast
to a repair facility, and this is to be confirmed by the Headquarters of CCS. Where there is an
unforeseen inability of CCS to attend the ship at the present port, the master is to confirm that his
ship is in condition to sail to the nearest port of call.
The above-mentioned overdue surveys to be carried out are to be based upon the survey requirements at the
original date due and not on the age of the vessel when the survey is carried out. Such surveys are to be
credited from the date originally due. If class has already been automatically suspended in such cases, it
may be reinstated subject to the conditions prescribed above.
(6) Where a ship has been detained following a Port State Control inspection on two occasions in one year
or three occasions in two years, with serious deficiencies found, then the class will be liable to be
suspended, at the discretion of CCS, and a corresponding note will be given in the Register of Ships.
(7) When a ship is dual classed and in the event that one of the Societies involved takes action to suspend
the class of the ship for technical reasons, the Society concerned is to advise the other Society of the
reasons for such action and the full circumstances within five (5) working days. The other Society is, upon
receipt of this advice, also to suspend the class of the ship, unless it can otherwise document that such
suspension is incorrect.
(8) The class of ships which are laid up in accordance with CCS Rules prior to surveys becoming overdue
need not be suspended when surveys addressed above become overdue. However, the class of ships which
are laid up after being suspended as a result of surveys going overdue, remain suspended until the overdue
surveys are completed.
(9) When a ship is intended for a demolition voyage with any periodical survey overdue, the ship’s class
suspension may be held in abeyance and consideration may be given to allow the ship to proceed on a
single direct ballast voyage from the lay-up or final discharge port to the demolition yard. In such cases a
short-term class certificate with conditions for the voyage noted may be issued provided the attending
Surveyor finds the ship in satisfactory condition to proceed for the intended voyage.
(10) When a ship is intended for a single voyage from laid-up position to a repair yard with any periodical
survey overdue, the ship’s class suspension may be held in abeyance and consideration may be given to
allow the ship to proceed on a single direct ballast voyage from the site of lay up to the repair yard, upon
agreement with the flag Administration, provided CCS finds the ship in satisfactory condition after surveys,
the extent of which are to be based on surveys overdue and duration of lay-up. A short term Class
Certificate with conditions for the intended voyage may be issued. This does not apply to ships whose class
was already suspended prior to being laid-up.
2.9.2.2 Cancel of class
(1) The class of a ship will be cancelled in any one of the following cases:
① at the request of the owner;
② the circumstances leading to suspension of class are not corrected within the time specified;
③ a ship’s class will be canceled immediately when the ship proceeds to sea without having completed
recommendations or conditions of class which were required to be dealt with before leaving port;
④ when class has been suspended for a period of six (6) months due to overdue annual, intermediate,
special surveys or other surveys after construction as required by the Rules and/or overdue
outstanding recommendations/conditions of class.
A longer suspension period may be granted for ships which are either laid up, awaiting disposition of
a casualty or under attendance for reinstatement;
⑤ where hull, equipment or machinery (including electrical installations) is so badly damaged or in
other conditions (e.g. sinking, scrapping, etc.) that continuing operation of the ship is confirmed as
not possible;
⑥ when the payment of survey fees is not made in time.
(2) Where a ship has been detained following a Port State Control inspection on two occasions in one year
or three occasions in two years, with serious deficiencies found, then the class will also be liable to be
canceled, at the discretion of CCS, and a corresponding note will be given in the Register of Ships.
2.9.2.3 If survey requirements related to maintenance of class notations are not carried out in any case of
suspending or canceling class stated above, the suspension or cancellation is to be limited to those class
notations only.
2.9.2.4 Notification of suspension or cancellation of class
(1) Cancellation of class of a ship will be indicated correspondingly in CCS Register of Ships or its
supplements.
(2) When the class of a ship is suspended or cancelled, CCS will send written notification to the owner and
the Administration of the flag State, and make an announcement on CCS website available to the
underwriters and other interested parties concerned.
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(3) For new ships constructed on or after 1 July 1998 under SOLAS Reg. II-1/3.1, the notification will state
that certain statutory certificates are implicitly invalidated by the suspension or withdrawal of class.
2.9.3 Reinstatement of class

2.9.3.1 The class of a ship may be reinstated in any one of the following cases:
(1) class will be reinstated upon satisfactory completion of the overdue surveys. The overdue surveys to be
carried out are to be based upon the survey requirements at the original date due and not on the age of the
ship when the survey is carried out. Such surveys are to be credited as of the original due date. However,
the ship is disclassed from the date of suspension until the date class is reinstated;
(2) class will be reinstated upon verification that the due or overdue continuous survey items have been
satisfactorily dealt with;
(3) class will be reinstated upon verification that due or overdue outstanding recommendations have been
satisfactorily dealt with. However, the ship is disclassed from the date of suspension until the date class is
reinstated.
2.9.3.2 When the class of a ship is reinstated, CCS will send written notification to the owner and the
Administration of the flag State, and make an announcement on CCS website available to the underwriters
and other interested parties concerned.
2.9.3.3 When either Society decides to reinstate class, it is to inform the other Society.
Section 10 CERTIFICATES AND REPORTS
2.10.1 Certificates
2.10.1.1 A classification certificate indicates only that the items covered by it, as verified during plan
approval and classification surveys, are in compliance with CCS rules and fit for their intended purposes.
2.10.1.2 The equipment record attached to the classification certificate is part of the classification
certificate.
2.10.1.3 Classification certificates and related reports are issued by CCS independently.
2.10.1.4 The classification certificate is to contain the terms and conditions as agreed between both
parties.
2.10.2 Duration and validity of certificates

2.10.2.1 The period of validity of classification certificates of ships is in general not to exceed 5 years.
2.10.2.2 The period of validity of interim classification certificates of (self-propelled and non-self-
propelled) ships is not to exceed 5 months.
2.10.2.3 The period of validity of classification certificates is to be harmonized with that of statutory
certificates of the ship as possible.
2.10.2.4 When the special survey is completed within three months before the expiry date of the existing
certificate, the new classification certificate is to be valid to a date not exceeding five years from the date of
expiry of the existing certificate.
2.10.3 Issue and endorsement of classification certificates

2.10.3.1 Upon completion of classification surveys, an interim classification certificate is to be issued by
the survey unit.
2.10.3.2 Upon issue of an interim classification certificate, the survey unit is to submit the interim
classification certificate together with records, reports and other technical documents to the related
department of CCS Headquarters for review and then submitted by the department to the Class Committee
and upon approval by the Committee, a classification certificate will be issued by the President of CCS or
person(s) authorized by him.
2.10.3.3 The classification certificate is to be endorsed by the Surveyor as required after completion of
the survey after construction as specified in Chapter 5 of this PART.
2.10.3.4 Where a new classification certificate cannot be issued to the ship before the expiry date of the
existing classification certificate after completion of the special survey, the existing classification certificate
may be endorsed by the Surveyor, which is to be valid within 5 months from its expiry date.
2.10.3.5 Upon completion of the special survey, the survey unit is to submit a report and other technical
documents to the related department of CCS Headquarters or another designated survey unit for review,
and upon satisfactory review a new classification certificate will be issued by the President of CCS or a
person authorized by him.
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2.10.3.6 Notwithstanding the provision of 2.10.2.1, CCS may, when applying 2.10.3.5, determine a
period of validity less than 5 years for the classification certificate and/or take any other necessary
restrictive measure (e.g. service restriction(s) being noted on the newly issued classification certificate),
based on a comprehensive consideration of the available information on other aspects of safe operation of
the ship (safety inspections by the flag/port State, safety management of the shipping company, etc.).
Where the period of validity is shortened, it is to be harmonized with the intervals between
classification/statutory surveys so far as practicable and regular reports are to be sent to the Class
Committee.
Section 11 REGISTER OF SHIPS AND LISTS OF APPROVED MARINE PRODUCTS
2.11.1 Register of Ships

2.11.1.1 CCS will enter main characteristic particulars and details of all ships classed with CCS, after
they are assigned characters of classification and class notations, into the Register of Ships periodically
published by CCS to provide information for those related to ships, such as shipbuilders, owners,
underwriters, shippers and charterers.
2.11.1.2 Subsequently, in case changes concerning ships or their characteristic particulars are made, CCS
will publish renewed editions of the Register of Ships or supplements thereto in time.
2.11.2 Lists of Approved Marine Products

2.11.2.1 CCS will enter the names, main characteristic particulars and details of related products as well
as detailed information on their manufacturers in respect to those factories and plants and their marine
products approved by CCS into the Lists of Approved Marine Products periodically published by CCS to
provide information for ship-designing institutes, shipbuilders, owners, traders and exporters.
2.11.2.2 Subsequently, in case changes concerning performance of the approved products are made or
their scope is extended, CCS will publish renewed Lists of Approved Marine Products or supplements
thereto in time.
Section 12 AVAILABILITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
2.12.1 Availability of information

2.12.1.1 The party who makes any information available to CCS as required for classification of the ship
shall be responsible for the truthfulness, timeliness and completeness of such information.
2.12.2 Disclosure of information

2.12.2.1 CCS will not disclose any information obtained for classification of the ship to any other party
not specified in the contract and Table 2.12.2.2, except in the following cases:
(1) when the class of the ship is transferred from CCS to another member society of IACS, the relevant
class information together with survey reports for the ship are to be made available to that society;
(2) as required by IACS, the updated data related to the Register of Ships, the data of class suspension and
survey status, and the information on failure incidents of ships are to be communicated to IACS;
(3) the owners, ship operators are to authorize CCS to accepting the representative(s) of third-party
independent audit organizations, e.g. representative(s) of an Accredited Certification Body (ACB), IACS
observer(s), etc., and the representative(s) of the European Commission (EC) may, during their audit or
assessment of CCS, have access to the certificates, documents and other information related to the ships
classed with CCS;
(4) the flag State has special legal provisions for the disclosure, or the court having jurisdiction or the
owner agrees in writing to the disclosure.
2.12.2.2 The concerned parties who are entitled to have access to such information are given in Table
2.12.2.2.
Information Available to Parties Concerned Table 2.12.2.2
Information available to:
Information in question Flag Port Insurance
Owners Shipyards
State State Company*
1. CCS standing documents:
* Rules & guidelines (class and statutory requirements) 1 1 1 1 1
* Instructions to Surveyors 1
* Quality Manual 1 1 1 1 1
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Information available to:

Information in question Flag Port Insurance
Owners Shipyards
State State Company*
* Register Book 1 1 1 1 1
2. Ship related information
A. New buildings
* Approved drawings 6 1 7
* Formal approval letters 1 7
* Certificates of important equipment 2 7
B. Ships in operation
* Class services
—Date(month and year) of all class surveys 7 1 1 1
—Expiry date of class certificates 7 7** 1 1
—Certificates/Reports 7 1 6 5
—Overdue surveys 7 7** 1 1
—Text of conditions of class/recommendations 7 1 1 5
—Text of overdue conditions of class/recommendations 7 1 1 1
—Executive hull summary 7 3 3 3
* Statutory services
—Due dates of statutory surveys 7 7** 1 1
—Expiry date of statutory certificates 7 7** 1 1
—Registered statutory recommendations 7 7** 1 5***
—Overdue statutory recommendations 7 7** 1 1***
3. Other information
* Correspondence file with Yard and/or Owner 6 6 5&6
* Audit of CCS QA System 4 4 4 4
* Class transfer reporting 7 7 7 7
* Class withdrawal information 7 7 7 7
Notes:
* = Insurance Company means P&I Clubs and Hull and Machinery Underwriters;
** = if stated in Agreement;
*** = unless prevented by the agreement with the flag State.
1. Available upon request.
2. At delivery of the ship by Shipyard.
3. Available under visit on board.
4. Result of audit available on request.
5. When accepted by Owners – or through special clause in insurance contract.
6. When accepted by Owner (Master) or Shipyard as applicable.
7. Automatically available.
2.12.2.3 Notwithstanding the general duty of confidentiality owed by CCS to its client in accordance with
its Rules, CCS’ clients hereby accept that CCS will participate in IACS’ Early Warning System which
requires each IACS Member to provide its fellow IACS Members with relevant technical information on
serious failures of hull structure and engineering systems, as defined in the IACS’ Early Warning System
(but not including any drawings relating to the ship which may be the specific property of another party), to
enable such useful information to be shared and utilized to facilitate the proper working of IACS’ Early
Warning System. CCS will provide its client with written details of such information upon sending the
same to IACS Members.
Section 13 LIABILITY, DISAGREEMENT AND ARBITRATION
2.13.1 Liability of each party

2.13.1.1 CCS rules are the basis for the design, building, manufacturing and testing of ships and related
products, but not the sole basis for the design. The rules can neither replace the control of technological
process and quality by builders or manufacturers, nor diminish their liability in this respect or absolve them
therefrom.
2.13.1.2 CCS rules do not cover every piece of structure or item of equipment on board a ship, nor do
they cover operational elements, or activities which fall outside the scope of classification and include such
items as design and manufacturing processes, choice of type and power of machinery and certain
equipment, number and qualification of crew or operating personnel, form and cargo-carrying capacity of
the ship and manoeuvring performance, cargo securing, hull and equipment vibrations, noises, spare parts,
life-saving appliances and maintenance equipment.
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2.13.1.3 CCS will not be liable for any loss of any result of applying CCS rules by any third party without
plan approval or ship surveys by CCS.
2.13.1.4 The classification of ships undertaken by CCS is carried out on the basis that the designers,
builders, owners, manufacturers, sellers, suppliers, repairers, operators and other parties fulfill their
respective responsibilities. The contents of any reports, documents and certificates issued by CCS do not
mean to diminish any liability of any party mentioned above or absolve it therefrom.
2.13.1.5 Any survey-related document issued by CCS only reflect the status at the time when the survey
is carried out.
2.13.1.6 The classification certificate (with characters of classification and class notations thereon) is only
an attestation that the ship is in compliance with the applicable CCS classification rules and/or other
standards agreed in writing by CCS and the applicant for CCS service. If the ship is not in compliance with
such rules or standards, CCS has the power to withhold, suspend or withdraw the characters of
classification and class notations.
2.13.1.7 Except as required by CCS rules, CCS will make no representations beyond the relevant reports,
statements, plan approval, surveys, certification or other services. The application of the information
supplied by CCS in documents other than classification certificates and reports is at the discretion of the
users, and CCS is not liable for the results of such actions.
2.13.1.8 CCS is to provide service(s) based on the contract only, in no case shall CCS be liable for any
loss of any party who has no direct contractual relations with CCS.
2.13.1.9 The owner and/or the shipyard is to promptly feed back to the manufacturer and CCS any
problem revealed in operation of marine products so as to facilitate improvement by the manufacturer.
2.13.1.10 CCS’ omission or failure to carry out or observe any stipulation, condition, or obligation to be
performed under the contract will not give rise to any claim against CCS or be deemed to be a breach of
contract if the omission or failure arises from causes beyond CCS’ reasonable control.
2.13.2 Disagreement
2.13.2.1 The right of interpretations on the rules published by CCS is to be left solely to CCS
Headquarters. CCS rules are translated by CCS into English. In case of any different understanding to the
English version, the currently effective Chinese version of the rules is to be considered as solely
authoritative.
2.13.2.2 Where there is disagreement between the Surveyor and the interested party during survey, which
affects the project schedule, the latter is to promptly appeal in writing to the unit where the Surveyor serves.
Where the handling of the appeal by the unit is not considered satisfactory by the interested party, it may
appeal in writing to CCS Headquarters along with detailed background materials. The Headquarters will
decide on the matter, and this ruling will be final.
2.13.2.3 The costs arising from any examinations carried out by the Headquarters on request are to be
paid by the appellant, except for those cases in which the appeal proves justified.
2.13.3 Arbitration
2.13.3.1 CCS will be liable only for the loss or damage resulting directly from its negligent act. In no
event shall CCS be liable for any indirect or consequential losses or damages.
2.13.3.2 Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, CCS will be liable for the loss or damage due to
negligent act judicially attributed exclusively to CCS or its employees, agents or other parties acting on
behalf of CCS. And in no case shall the amount of this liability exceed five times the fee(s) charged by CCS
in respect of the service(s) in question or 2,000,000 RMB in maximum. CCS liability for the loss or
damage is specially excluded when such loss or damage arises out of an act:
(1) by an employee of CCS acting outside the terms or scope of his/her employment; or
(2) by any agent or other party acting on behalf of CCS, when such act exceeds the authority granted in
writing by CCS to such agent or party.
2.13.3.3 Any claim for any loss or damage set forth above is to be made in writing within six months of
the date the damage first discovered or the loss occurred; failure of doing so will be deemed as an absolute
waiver of this right.
2.13.3.4 Unless otherwise agreed with CCS, any dispute of whatsoever nature in respect to the Rules or
the service(s) provided in accordance with the Rules shall be referred to China Maritime Arbitration
Commission and arbitrated in accordance with its arbitration rules effective at the time of request for
arbitration. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon both interested parties.
2.13.4 Applicable laws

2.13.4.1 The laws of the People’s Republic of China shall apply.
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Appendix 1 LIST OF CLASS NOTATIONS FOR SEA-GOING SHIPS
Ships or machineries (including electrical installations) constructed or manufactured in accordance with

relevant rules issued by CCS or other equivalent regulations accepted by it will be assigned appropriate
class notations by CCS. CCS class notations in use for sea-going ships are listed in this Appendix for
reference and application.
General principles for identification of class notations are as follows:
1. Class notations are marked after characters of classification, where the notations for type of ship, hull
and service restriction or limitation, features, equipment, cargo and loading characteristics, survey, etc. are
marked after the characters ★CSA and the notations for automation and special equipment of machinery,
machinery survey, environmental protection, etc. are marked after the characters ★CSM.
2. The class notations for type of ship, service restriction or limitation and special duties are necessary
notations and are to be assigned together with characters of classification.
3. Where a class notation (other than those referred to in 2 above) assigned to a specific ship together
with characters of classification is required by the rules to which the ship is subject, such notation is a
necessary one for this ship, or an optional one.
4. Where multiple class notations for type of ship are assigned, such individual notations are to be
separated by the sign “/”, i.e. Offshore Tug/Supply ship; Ore/Bulk/Oil Carrier.
5. Any suffix to a class notation is to be bracketed and every two suffixes are to be separated by a comma
“,”, i.e.:
Loading Computer (S, I);
Suffix
Class notation
6. Every two sets of class notations are to be separated by a semicolon “;”.

7. Unless specifically stated otherwise, class notations are generally given in the sequence A–K as
shown in the table below:
Service cargo and

Types of Refrigerated
Type of restriction Special loading Special Special Special Environmental Other
class Automation cargo
ship or duties characteri features equipment survey protection notations
notations installation
limitation stics
Table Table A Table B Table C Table D Table E Table F Table G Table H Table I Table J Table K
For example, in respect to a bulk carrier constructed under supervision of CCS according to CSR rules,
engaged in non-restricted service and service in floating ice condition, with design check by
COMPASS-Structure software, with loading computer for calculation of overall strength, intact stability
and bulk grains, machinery space periodically unattended, screwshaft condition monitoring and subject to
in-water survey, the following characters of classification and class notations are to be assigned:
★CSA Bulk Carrier; CSR; BC-A; Holds Nos. 2, 4 & 6 may be Empty; COMPASS (D, F); Grab (20); Ice
Class B; Loading Computer (S, I, G); ESP; In-Water Survey
★CSM AUT-0; SCM
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Type Notations Table A

Technical requirements
Class notation Description
to be complied with
Ships intended primarily to carry dry cargo, and also liquid
cargo contained in vessels, other than bulk carriers, container
ships, ro-ro cargo ships, refrigerated cargo ships, cement
carriers, livestock carriers, wood chip carriers, deck cargo
ships and general dry cargo ships of double side skin
construction.
Assignment of this notation is subject to compliance with
General Dry General dry cargo survey requirements in Sec. 5, Ch. 5 of this PART
Ch.2, Pt.2 of the Rules
Cargo Ship ships For general dry cargo ships of double side-skin construction,
with double side-skin extending for the entire length of the
cargo area, and for the entire height of the cargo hold to the
upper deck, the notation “Double Side Skin” is to be added
after their type notation and separated by a comma “,”, i.e.
General Dry Cargo Ship, Double Side Skin.
Assignment of this notation is subject to compliance with
survey requirements in Sec. 4, Ch. 5 of this PART
Ships designed and constructed specifically for the carriage of
Cement Carrier Cement Carrier
cement
Wood Chip Wood Chip Ships designed and constructed specifically for the carriage of
Carrier Carrier wood chips
Ships designed for the carriage of cargo exclusively above
Deck Cargo Ship Deck Cargo Ship
deck with no cargo hold fitted
Ships fitted with refrigerated cargo installations, dedicated to Ch. 2 and applicable
Refrigerated Refrigerated
the carriage of perishable goods such as fish, meat, fruits, sections of other chapters,
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
vegetables, etc. Pt. 2 of the Rules
Livestock Carrier Livestock Carrier
livestock such as cattle, sheep, etc.
Fly Ash Carrier Fly Ash Carrier
fly ash
Sugar Carrier Sugar Carrier
sugar
Passenger Ship Passenger ships Ships carrying more than 12 passengers Ch. 9, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Ships carrying vehicles or cargo in pallet form or in
RO-RO Ship Ro-ro ships Ch. 9, Pt. 2 of the Rules
containers and loaded/unloaded by wheeled vehicles
RO-RO Passenger Ro-ro passenger Passenger ships with ro-ro cargo spaces or special category
Ch. 9, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Ship ships spaces and capable of carrying road vehicles
Train/RO-RO Train and ro-ro Ro-ro ships carrying more than 12 passengers and capable of
Passenger Ship passenger ships carrying trains
Ships having a continuous deck and carrying passengers
Ferry Ferries (without sleeping berths) and/or vehicles for regular voyages Ch. 9, Pt. 2 of the Rules
between two sides of straits or islands
Ships carrying mainly dry cargo in bulk, normally constructed
with single deck, topside tanks, hopper tanks and double
bottom in cargo spaces, cargo holds bounded by side shell.
For bulk carriers, of which all cargo holds are bounded by
Bulk Carrier Bulk carriers double side skin construction of not less than 1000 mm Ch. 8, Pt. 2 of the Rules
breadth at any location within the hold length, the notation
“Double Side Skin” is to be added after their type notation
and separated by a comma “,”, i.e. Bulk Carrier, Double Side
Skin
Ships constructed with single deck, 2 longitudinal bulkheads
and a double bottom throughout the cargo length area and
Ore Carrier Ore carriers Ch. 16, Pt. 2 of the Rules
intended primarily to carry ore cargoes in the centre holds
only
Ch. 2 and applicable
Water Tanker Water tankers Tankers carrying fresh water sections of Ch. 5 & 6, Pt.
2 of the Rules
Ships carrying crude oil or oil products, note to be added
according to flash point of oil carried:
① flash point above 60℃: F.P. >60℃
Oil Tanker Oil tankers
② flash point up to 60℃: F.P. ≤60℃
For ships with distance between two hulls in compliance with
the Rules, single deck and small-size hatches, carrying crude
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to be complied with
oil or oil products, the notation “Double Hull” may be added
and separated by a comma “,”, i.e. Oil Tanker, Double Hull
Ships with single hull, single deck, 2 longitudinal bulkheads
and double bottom, all or most of center holds used for Ch. 5, Ch. 6 & Ch. 16, Pt.
Ore/Oil Carrier Ore/oil carriers
carrying ore, side or side and some centre holds used for 2 of the Rules
carrying oil
Ships with double hull, single deck, double bottom, topside
Ore/Bulk/Oil Ore/bulk/oil Ch. 5, Ch. 6 , Ch. 8 &
tanks and hopper tanks, carrying oil or dry bulk cargo
Carrier carriers Ch.16, Pt. 2 of the Rules
(including ore)
Ships having double bottom and double side skin construction
with torsion box girders fitted at top sides, large deck
Container Ship Container ships openings, carrying containers, or as alternative, single side Ch. 7, Pt. 2 of the Rules
skin construction with double bottom and torsion box girders
or equivalent structure
Guidelines for Hull
Ships specially designed and constructed for carriage of
Car Carrier Car carriers Structure of Car
commercial wheeled vehicles
Carriers
Ships having double bottom and double side skin construction
with torsion box girders fitted at top sides, large deck
Open-Top Open-top
openings, carrying containers, or as alternative, single side Ch. 6, Pt. 8 of the Rules
Container Ship container ships
skin construction with double bottom and torsion box girders
or equivalent structure, but no hatch covers for holds
Dedicated log or timber carriers, provided with securing
Timber Carrier Timber carriers equipment, for which the notation Log Carrier may also be
and relevant requirements
used
Ships not provided with main propulsion machinery used for
navigation purposes. Where such ships are dedicated to
Barge Barges carriage of a specific cargo, they may be identified, as Ch. 12, Pt. 2 of the Rules
necessary, by the notation X Barge where X is the name of the
specific cargo
Oil Barge Oil barges Barges carrying crude oil or oil products within holds Ch. 12, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Floating concrete Floating concrete Barges mixing concrete on the water and depositing concrete
Ch.12, Pt.2 of the Rules
mixer mixers directly at the construction site
Rules for Construction
and Equipment of Ships
Chemical Barge Chemical barges Barges carrying chemicals within holds
Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk
Gas Barge Gas barges Barges carrying liquefied gases within holds
Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk
Pontoon Barge Pontoon barges Square barges carrying water-resistant cargoes on deck Ch. 12, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Barges dedicated to carriage of offshore jacket structures and Ch. 12, Pt. 2 of the
Launch Barge Launch barges for launching such jackets, which will be slid into water Rules and relevant
through trim of the barge by stern requirements
Dedicated cargo barge and heavy cargo carriers with large
Barge Carrier Barge carriers Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
deck area
Carriers having large deck areas and exclusively engaged in
Bridge Crane and loading/unloading on decks and long-distance transportation
Bridge equipment
Heavy Equipment by sea of complete sets of heavy equipment and project Ch.18, Pt.8 of the Rules
carriers
Carrier facilities with large dimension/heavy weight such as bridge
cranes and heavy equipment
Ships fitted with live fish holds, provided with water cycling
or exchanging, in some cases provided with devices for Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Live Fish Carrier Live fish carriers
increasing oxygen, purifying water and reducing temperature, and relevant requirements
dedicated to carry live fish
Semi-Submersible Semi-submersible Ships capable of being semi-submersible when needed during
Vessel vessels loading and unloading or operation
Ships fitted with towing equipment, dedicated to towing ships
Tug Tugs Ch. 10, Pt. 2 of the Rules
or other floating objects on water
Ships similar as oil tankers, provided with cargo containment Rules for Construction
system, dedicated to carry liquid cargoes as listed in IBC and Equipment of Ships
Chemical Tanker Chemical tankers
Code. Chemical tankers constructed on or after 1 July 1986 Carrying Dangerous
and complying with IBC Code are to be assigned the Chemicals in Bulk
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to be complied with
following notations respectively, depending on the category of
chemicals carried:
① Type 1: Carrying chemicals with very severe environmental
and safety hazards, fitted with integral and independent
tanks;
② Type 2: Carrying chemicals with appreciably severe
environmental and safety hazards, fitted with integral and
independent tanks;
③ Type 3: Carrying chemicals with sufficiently severe
environmental and safety hazards, fitted with integral and
independent tanks.
Chemical tankers constructed before 1 July 1986 and
complying with BCH Code are to be assigned the notations of
Type I/Type II/Type III respectively instead of Type 1/Type
2/Type 3
Ships provided with cargo containment system, dedicated to
carry liquefied gases or other cargos as listed in IGC Code.
Liquefied gas carriers constructed on or after 1 July 1986 and
complying with IGC Code are to be assigned the following
notations respectively, depending on the preventive measures
to preclude the escape of cargo:
① Type 1G: Maximum preventive measures are required to
preclude the escape of cargo;
② Type 2G: Significant preventive measures are required to
preclude the escape of cargo;
Type 2PG: For gas carriers of 150 m in length or less and
significant preventive measures are required to preclude
the escape of cargo, the products are carried in type C
independent tanks designed for a MARVS of at least 0.7
MPa gauge with a MARVS of 7 bar gauge and a cargo
Liquefied Gas Liquefied gas and Equipment of Ships
containment system design temperature of -55℃ or above;
Carrier carriers Carrying Liquefied Gases
③ Type 3G: Moderate preventive measures are required to
in Bulk
preclude the escape of cargo.
Liquefied gas carriers constructed before 1 July 1986 and
complying with GC Code are to be assigned the notations of
Type IG/Type IIG/Type IIPG/ Type IIIG respectively instead
of Type 1G/Type 2G/Type 2PG/ Type 3G.
The following notations are to be assigned respectively,
depending on the type of cargo containment systems:
Type A Independent Tank
Type B Independent Tank
Type C Independent Tank
Integral Tank
Membrane Tank
Semi-Membrane Tank
Internal Insulation Tank
Liquefied gas carriers dedicated to carrying liquefied
petroleum gas. The notations Type 1G/Type 2G/Type 2PG/ Rules for Construction
Type 3G or Type IG/Type IIG/Type IIPG/ Type IIIG are to be and Equipment of Ships
LPG Carrier LPG carriers
added for preventive measures to preclude the escape of Carrying Liquefied Gases
cargo, as stated in column Description for the notation in Bulk
Liquefied Gas Carrier
Liquefied gas carriers dedicated to carrying liquefied natural
gas. The notations Type 1G/Type 2G/Type 2PG/ Type 3G or
LNG Carrier LNG carriers Type IG/Type IIG/Type IIPG/ Type IIIG are to be added for
Carrying Liquefied Gases
preventive measures to preclude the escape of cargo, as stated
in Bulk
in column Description for the notation Liquefied Gas Carrier
Liquefied gas carriers dedicated to carrying compressed
natural gas. The notations Type 1G/Type 2G/Type 2PG/ Type Rules for Construction
3G or Type IG/Type IIG/Type IIPG/ Type IIIG are to be added and Equipment of Ships
CNG Carrier CNG carriers
for preventive measures to preclude the escape of cargo, as Carrying Liquefied Gases
stated in column Description for the notation Liquefied Gas in Bulk
Carrier
Liquefied gas carriers dedicated to carrying compressed CO2. Rules for Construction
CO2 Carrier CO2 carriers The notations Type 1G/Type 2G/Type 2PG/ Type 3G or Type and Equipment of Ships
IG/Type IIG/Type IIPG/ Type IIIG are to be added for Carrying Liquefied
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preventive measures to preclude the escape of cargo, as stated Gases in Bulk
in column Description for the notation Liquefied Gas Carrier
For ships dedicated to carrying melted petroleum asphalt, this
type notation is to be assigned and the following notations are
to be added:
① for independent tanks: independent tank, or
② for integral tanks: Integral tank;
③ for maximum cargo temperature: Maximum Cargo
Petroleum asphalt Temperature ≤ ×××℃;
Asphalt Carrier Ch. 10, Pt. 8 of the Rules
carriers ④ for flash point above 60℃: F.P. > 60℃
The notation of thermal stress calculation may be assigned if
the requirements of Section 24, Chapter 2 of PART TWO of
the Rules are complied with.
For ships with distance between two hulls in compliance with
the Rules, the notation “Double Hull” may be added and
separated by a comma “,”, i.e. Asphalt Carrier, Double Hull
Offshore Supply Offshore supply Ships dedicated to supplying food, stores, etc. to installations
Ship ships and ships engaged in offshore operations
Offshore Offshore tug and Ships capable of operating as offshore supply ships and of
Ch. 11, Pt.2 of the Rules
Tug/supply Ship supply ships towing operations
Ships providing rescue operations and supporting services for
mobile offshore drilling units or offshore oil/gas production
facilities.
Additional auxiliary functions such as fire fighting, towing,
oil recovery, supply may be provided according to design
purposes and multiple type notations may be assigned Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Stand-by Ship Stand-by ships
accordingly. and relevant requirements
For towing capacity fully complying with Chapter 10 of
PART TWO, the notation Stand-by Ship/Tug may be
assigned; and for towing capacity complying only with the
requirements for towing arrangements in Chapter 10 of PART
TWO, the suffix T may be added
A building used for shipbuilding and ship repairs, capable of
being semi-submersible in or floating on water, with its
special hull being open on both ends and corrugated in
transverse section. The hull structure of the dock consists of
wing walls and the dock’s bottom. Wing walls and the dock’s
Floating Dock Floating docks Rules for Classification of
bottom are pontoons consisting of longitudinal or transverse
with FL (××× t) with FL (××× t) Floating Docks, 2009
members and face plates, divided transversely and
longitudinally into watertight compartments. With water being
filled into or discharged from the compartments, the amount
of ballast water in the dock is increased or decreased so that
the dock submerges into or rises out of water
Ships provided with cable laying machinery and other special Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Cable Layer Cable layers
equipment and relevant requirements
Ch. 2 & 13, Pt. 2 of the
Pipe Layer Pipe layers Ships provided with special equipment for laying pipes
Rules
Chemical/Oil Chemical/oil and Equipment of Ships
Tankers capable of carrying both chemicals and oil products
Tanker tankers Carrying Dangerous
Chemicals in Bulk
Tug/Offshore Tugs with more than 3 functions such as supplying and fire
Multi-purpose Ch. 10 & 11, Pt. 2 /Ch.1,
Supply Ship/ Fire fighting (to be clearly stated)
tugs Pt. 8 of the Rules
Fighting Ship N N — see description for the notation Fire Fighting Ship N
Fishing Vessel Fishing vessels Ships provided with fishing equipment Ch. 5, Pt. 8 of the Rules
Ships fitted with lifting appliances on deck, dedicated to
hoisting operations on water. The notation Lifting Appliance
is to be added.
Ch. 13, Pt. 2 of the Rules,
For floating cranes operating in restricted service, one of the
Rules for Lifting
Floating Crane Floating cranes following service notations is to be assigned:
Appliances of Ships and
(1) Lifting Within R1;
Offshore Installations
(4) Lifting Within Harbor
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to be complied with
Ships provided with equipment for salvaging sunken ships or
Salvage Ship Salvage ships Ch. 13, Pt. 2 of the Rules
other objects
Ships engaged in rescue operations at sea for ships and crew
Rescue Ship Rescue ships Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
in distress
Pile Driving Pile-driving Barges fitted with pile driving equipment at end or centre of Ch. 13, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Barge barges deck, dedicated to pile driving in water and relevant requirements
Ships fitted with dredging equipment, in general not operating
Dredger Dredgers
independently
Trailing Suction Trailing suction
Ships fitted with drag head and other dredging equipment
Hopper Dredger dredgers
Cutter Suction Cutter suction
Ships fitted with cutter head and other dredging equipment
Dredger dredgers
Bucket Dredger Bucket dredgers Ships fitted with bucket and other dredging equipment
Grab Dredger Grab dredgers Ships fitted with one or more grab machines
Ships fitted with dippers.
Dipper Dredger Dipper dredgers Where a back hoe is fitted, the notataion “Back-hoe Dredger”
may also be assigned Ch. 14, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Cutter Wheel Cutter wheel
Ships fitted with cutter-wheel dredging apparatus
Dredger dredgers
Reclamation Craft Reclamation craft Ships fitted with suction pipes, nozzles, etc.
Split Hopper Split hopper Ships with entire main hull being opened along longitudinal
Dredger dredgers centerline for unloading
Barges dedicated to carrying mud. If self-propelled, the word
Hopper Barge Hopper barges
signedresss service notations is to be assigned:n
Barges with entire main hull being opened along longitudinal
Split Hopper Split hopper centerline for unloading.
Barge Barges If self-propelled, the word “ship” is to be used in place of the
word “barge”
A special type of HSC are ships with maximum
Wavepiercing catamaran high speed craft speed not less than 3.7▽0.1667
Wave Pierce Craft
craft with large aspect ratio and m/s.
small waterplane area For passenger ships as defined
High speed craft wholly in 2.1.3.1(18) of Rules for
Air Cushion Craft Air cushion craft
supported by air cushion Construction and Classification
High speed craft with its of Sea-Going High Speed
air cushion being totally or Craft, the service notation
Surface Effect Surface effect
partially retained by Passenger A is to be added after
Ship HSC craft
permanently immersed type notation and where such
hard structure ships are fitted with ro-ro
High speed craft with spaces or special category
High speed upper parts of two parallel spaces, the notation Ro-Ro Rules for Construction
Catamaran HSC and Classification of
catamaran craft hulls being connected by Passenger A is to be added.
strength framing For passenger ships as defined Sea-Going High Speed
High speed High speed craft with a in 2.1.3.1(19) of Rules for Craft
Mono-Hull HSC
mono-hull craft single hull Construction and Classification
of Sea-Going High Speed
Craft, the service notation
Passenger B is to be added
Ships supported
after type notation and where
completely clear above
such ships are fitted with ro-ro
water surface in
Hydrofoil Craft Hydrofoil craft spaces or special category
non-displacement mode by
spaces, the notation Ro-Ro
hydrodynamic forces
Passenger B is to be added.
generated on foils
For high speed cargo craft, the
notation Cargo is to be added
after type notation
High speed small A special type of catamaran with small waterplane area, and
SWATH-HSC waterplane area with underwater portions of hulls being formed in shape of
Guidelines for Small
twin hull craft torpedo
Waterplane Area Twin
Small waterplane A special type of catamaran with small waterplane area, and
Hull Craft
SWATH area twin hull with underwater portions of hulls being formed in shape of
craft torpedo
Wing In Ground Wing-in-ground Ships, which are supported by using ground effect above the Guidelines for Survey of
Craft craft water or some other surface, without constant contact with Wing-in-Ground Craft
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to be complied with
such a surface and supported in the air, mainly, by an
aerodynamic lift generated on a wing (wings) which are
intended to utilize the ground effect action, must be assigned
this type notation with one of following suffixes being added
thereafter:
A — for craft certified for operation only in ground effect;
B — for craft certified to temporarily increase its altitude to a
limited height beyond ground effect but not exceeding a
certain distance
Rules for Construction of
Passenger Boat Passenger boats Passenger ships less than 20 m in length
Coastal Boats
Cargo Boat Cargo boats Cargo ships less than 20 m in length
Coastal Boats
Rules for the Construction
Passenger Submersible Self-propelled free submersibles transporting or carrying and Classification of
Submersible Craft passenger craft passengers and capable of underwater sightseeing Diving Systems and
Submersibles
Self-propelled free semi-submersibles transporting or carrying
Passenger
Semi-submersible passengers and capable of underwater sightseeing, with some Standard(s) acceptable to
Semi-submersible
passenger craft portion of their structure above water surface while CCS
Craft
submerging
A combination consisting of a pusher tug and a barge wherein
the pusher tug is secured in the barge notch by mechanical
Rigid Connection Rigid
means. There is no relative motion between the tug and the
PB Combination combination: Ch. 7, Pt. 8 of the Rules
barge, resulting in the two vessels acting as a single unit in a
— Pusher Pusher tug
seaway. The pusher tug is a component part of the
combination
Rigid Connection Rigid the pusher tug is secured in the barge notch by mechanical
PB Combination combination: means. There is no relative motion between the tug and the Ch. 7, Pt. 8 of the Rules
— Barge Barge barge, resulting in the two vessels acting as a single unit in a
seaway. The barge is a component part of the combination
Articulated
Articulated means, allowing pitch between the tug and the barge in only
Connection PB
combination: one degree of freedom. The two vessels act as a single unit in Ch. 7, Pt. 8 of the Rules
Combination —
Pusher tug a seaway and when disconnected from each other, both may
Pusher
moor or operate independently. The pusher tug is a component
part of the combination
Articulated
Articulated means, allowing pitch between the tug and the barge in only
Connection PB
combination: one degree of freedom. The two vessels act as a single unit in Ch. 7, Pt. 8 of the Rules
Combination —
Barge a seaway and when disconnected from each other, both may
Barge
moor or operate independently. The barge is a component part
of the combination
Dedicated to transporting aquatic products, characterized by
Aquatic Aquatic product using physical media such as ice, instead of refrigerating Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Product Carrier carriers plant, for cold storage of aquatic products, with insulation and relevant requirements
layers fitted on inner surface of holds
Yacht Pleasure craft Pleasure motorboats not engaged in trade
Yachts
Ships providing multi-function support to offshore
Offshore Offshore
engineering operations, e.g. offshore installation, survey and Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Engineering engineering
repair of structures, as well as underwater robot operation, and relevant requirements
Support Ship support ships
diving operatoin, etc.
Work barges dedicated to launching ships, offshore
installations or other heavy cargoes within shipyard and/or
port waters. Such operation may also include cargo moving
Launching work Launching work
from water to shore and short-distance movement of cargoes Ch.17, Pt.2 of the Rules
barge barges
within above- mentioned waters (The ship does not have
self-propulsion capability, and movement is driven by other
power ships such as tugs or other facilities)
Ships with upper parts of two separate hulls being connected
Catamaran Catamarans Ch.18, Pt.2 of the Rules
by strength framing
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Service Restriction or Limitaton Notations Table B

to be complied with
Within 200 1.*Seasonal areas as specified
(summer/tropical*) or 100 in Annex II to the International
R1 Service category 1
(winter*) n mile off the Convention on Load Lines,
shore 1966.
Within 20 **Sheltered waters include the
(summer/tropical*) or 10 sea areas between an island and
R2 Service category 2
(winter*) n mile off the the shore and between islands
shore with a distance of less than 10
n miles in between, which
forms a comparatively good
sheltered or similar condition
with a little wave.
2.Working ships may be
R3 Service category 3 Sheltered waters**
assigned service categories
applicable for transit and
operation respectively, e.g. R2
for Transiting or R3 for
Operation
Specified route
×× — ×× service On specified route service, e.g. Shanghai — Osaka Service The Rules
service
For craft engaged on voyages in the sea area within 200
nautical miles off the shore, which proceed in the course of a Rules for Construction
Greater Coastal voyage for a time specified below, at operational speed from a
Greater coastal and Classification of
Service place of refuge when fully laden:
service restriction Sea-Going High Speed
Restriction
① not more than 4 hr for passenger craft; Craft
② not more than 8 hr for cargo craft
For craft engaged on voyages in the sea area within 20
nautical miles off the shore, which proceed in the course of a Rules for Construction
Coastal Service Coastal service voyage for a time specified below, at operational speed from a and Classification of
Restriction restriction place of refuge when fully laden: Sea-Going High Speed
① not more than 4 hr for passenger craft; Craft
② not more than 8 hr for cargo craft
For craft engaged on voyages in the sea areas between islands
and the shore and between islands with a distance of less than Rules for Construction
10 n miles in between, which forms a comparatively good and Classification of
Sheltered Water
Sheltered water sheltered condition with a little wave, or within 10 nautical Sea-Going High Speed
Service
service restriction miles off the shore. Such craft do not proceed in the course of Craft
Restriction
a voyage more than 2 hr at operational speed from the shore Rules for Construction of
when fully laden, with wind force not exceeding Beaufort Coastal Boats
scale 6 and visual wave height not more than 2.0 m
For craft engaged on voyages in the sea areas within 5
and Classification of
Calm Water nautical miles off the shore. Such craft do not proceed in the
Calm water Sea-Going High Speed
Service course of a voyage more than 2 hr at operational speed from
service restriction Craft
Restriction the shore when fully laden, with wind force not exceeding
Beaufort scale 6 and visual wave height not more than 1.0 m
Coastal Boats
Weather restriction for wing-in-ground craft, with N being
one of the following:
I: Significant wave height not exceeding 3.0 m and wind force
not exceeding Beaufort scale 7 for the restricted service
Weather Weather II: Significant wave height not exceeding 2.0 m and wind Guidelines for Survey of
Restriction N restriction force not exceeding Beaufort scale 6 for the restricted service Wing-in-Ground Craft
III: Significant wave height not exceeding 1.0 m and wind
force not exceeding Beaufort scale 5 for the restricted service
IV: Significant wave height not exceeding 0.5 m and wind
force not exceeding Beaufort scale 4 for the restricted service
Dredging Within Operation within
Restricted service area for dredgers Ch. 14, Pt. 2 of the Rules
R3 R3 service area
R2 R2 service area
R1 R1 service area
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Special Duties Notations Table C

to be complied with
Ships capable of fire fighting are to be assigned this notation,
with N being one of the following:
1 – for early stage fire fighting;
2 – for large fire fighting;
3 – for large or oil fire fighting.
Fire Fighting Ship Fire fighting ships
For ships provided with a water spraying system for Ch. 1, Pt. 8 of the Rules
N of Grade N
delivering efficient cooling water spraying over all the
exposed vertical surfaces of the hull so as to enable the ship
to approach the burning object for fire-fighting and/or rescue
purposes, the notation Water Spraying may be added after the
above notation
Training Ship Training ships Ships dedicated to training of marine personnel
Fisheries
Fish-Factory Ship Specialized in fish processing Ch.2, Pt.2 of the Rules and
processing ships
relevant requirements
Ships specialized in marine research and study, survey,
Research Ship Research ships
exploration, etc. are to be assigned this notation
Oil recovery ships
equipped with
means for the
Steel ships equipped for the recovery of oil floating on the
Oil Recovery Ship recovery and
sea with a flash point not exceeding 60℃ (closed-cup test) Ch.3, Pt.8 of the Rules
with Cargo Tank discharge of oil as
and a Reid vapour pressure below atmospheric pressure
well as with tanks
for storing the
recovered oil
Oil recovery ships
without tanks for
storing the
Oil Recovery Ship Steel ships equipped for the recovery of oil floating on the
recovered oil and
without Cargo sea with a flash point not exceeding 60℃ (closed-cup test) Ch.3, Pt.8 of the Rules
equipped with
Tank and a Reid vapour pressure below atmospheric pressure
means for the
recovery, but not
for discharge of oil
Oil recovery ships
Oil Recovery Ship
equipped with
not suitable for Steel ships equipped for the recovery of oil floating on the
means for the
products with a sea with a flash point exceeding 60℃ (closed-cup test) and a Ch.3, Pt.8 of the Rules
recovery of oil
flash point of Reid vapour pressure below atmospheric pressure
with a flash point
60℃ and less
exceeding 60℃
For transporting personnel, but not as passenger transport
service. Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Traffic Ship Traffic ships
The notation “Crew Boat” is used for traffic ships flying the and relevant requirements
flag of Saint Vincent and Grenadines
Ships owned or operated by the Government and used only Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Public Affair Ship Public affair ships
for non-commercial services and relevant requirements
Ships dedicated to specific services. × is to be substituted by Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
a specific service, e.g.: and relevant requirements.
Pilot Boat: Ships dedicated to pilot service; For ships less than 20 m in
× Boat Work boats Anchor Boat: Ships dedicated to operations related to length, the Rules for
anchoring and mooring; Construction of Coastal
Light Boat: Ships dedicated to serving as navigational marks; Boats is to be complied
Diving Boat: Work boats dedicated to diving operations with
Sewage Recovery Sewage recovery Ch. 2, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Ships dedicated to recovery of rubbish
Ship ships and relevant requirements
This notation may be assigned to ships for which the Special
Purpose Ship Safety Certificate is issued according to IMO Code of Safety for Special
Special purpose Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships or a standard Purpose Ships or a
SPS
ships acceptable to the Administration. standard acceptable to the
This notation may be assigned separately, or as a special duty Administration
notation for certain ship types
Offshore engineering support ships used for or designed to be Guidelines for well
Well Stimulation Well stimulation
used for the operation of offshore well stimulation stimulation
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Cargo and Loading Notation Table D

to be complied with
Bulk carriers are to be assigned this notation, provided they
① are designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of density 1.0 t/m3
Harmonized
BC-A and above; Ch. 8, Pt. 2 of the Rules
notation BC-A
② have specified holds empty at maximum draught;
③ have BC-B requirements included in loading conditions
① are designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of density of 1.0
Harmonized
BC-B t/m3 and above; Ch. 8, Pt. 2 of the Rules
notation BC-B
② have all cargo holds loaded;
③ have BC-C requirements included in loading conditions
Harmonized are
BC-C Ch. 8, Pt. 2 of the Rules
notation BC-C ① designed to carry dry bulk cargoes of density less than 1.0
t/m3
This notation is to be added after a harmonized notation to
show the limitation when maximum design cargo density is
Maximum Cargo Maximum cargo
less than 3.0 t/m3, and maximum allowed cargo density is to Ch. 8, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Density (×× t/m3) density (×× t/m3)
be indicated in the brackets. This notation is applicable only
to BC-A and BC-B
This notation is to be added after a harmonized notation to
No loading and show the limitation when the ship has not been designed for
No MP unloading in loading and unloading in multiple ports in accordance with Ch. 8, Pt. 2 of the Rules
multiple ports the Rules. This notation is applicable to all harmonized
notations (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C)
Allowed
Combination of This notation is to be added after a harmonized notation when
combination of
empty holds specified empty holds are allowed in design. The notation is Ch. 8, Pt. 2 of the Rules
specified empty
allowed applicable only to BC-A
holds
Holds Nos. ××× Holds nos. ××× For bulk carriers with specified or alternate holds empty, this
may be empty may be empty notation to be added after a harmonized notation
Existing ships, if not meeting the structural strength
requirements for with standing flooding of any one cargo hold
Holds Nos. xxx as specified in SOLAS regulation XII/5.1 and the strength
May Be Empty Restrictions from standards and renewal criteria for single-side skin
With Restrictions sailing with any construction as specified in resolution MSC.168(79), are not SOLAS XII/14
Imposed By hold empty to sail with any cargo hold loaded to less than 10% of the
SOLAS XII/14 hold’s maximum allowable cargo weight when in the full load
condition, on and after 1 July 2006 or reaching 10 years of
age, whichever is later
Max. Cargo
Maximum cargo
Density ×××
density ××× kg/m3 For bulk chemical tankers, scantlings of structural members
kg/m3 Rules for Construction
of cargo tanks are determined to the maximum design
Max. Pressure Maximum and Equipment of Ships
pressure, maximum temperature and maximum cargo density,
××× MPa pressure ××× MPa Carrying Dangerous
in accordance with the characteristics of cargoes intended to
Max. Cargo Maximum Cargo Chemicals in Bulk
be carried
Temperature Temperature
×××℃ ×××℃
Max. Vapour Maximum vapour
For liquefied gas carriers, scantlings of structural members of
Pressure ××× MPa pressure ××× MPa cargo tanks are determined to the maximum design pressure,
Minimum Cargo Minimum cargo Rules for Construction
material properties and minimum cargo temperature, in
Temperature temperature and Equipment of Ships
accordance with the characteristics of cargoes intended to be
×××℃ ×××℃ Carrying Liquefied Gases
carried.
in Bulk
Reliquefaction of Where fitted with reliquefaction or refrigeration equipment,
LG the notation LG may be added
gas
Max. Cargo ××× tank is designed to carry liquid cargo of density less than
Maximum cargo Sec 13, Ch.2, Pt. 2 of the
Density in ××× ×× t/m3 the notation is only to be added after “Offshore
density in tank Rules
Tank (×× t/m3) Supply Ship”
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Special Features Notations Table E

to be complied with
Ships with longitudinal framing for strength deck and bottom
Strengthened For Strengthened for within cargo area, and double bottom and strengthening for
Heavy Cargoes heavy cargoes bottom framing within cargo area, may be assigned this
notation
For ships the design of which has been checked using CCS
COMPASS-Structure software, one or more of the following
suffixes R, D and F are to be added. Meanings of the suffixes
are as follows:
R: for ships the check of which against rules has been
COMPASS-Structure
COMPASS COMPASS performed using COMPASS-Structure;
software
D: for ships of which hull structure direct calculations have
been performed using COMPASS-Structure;
F: for ships of which hull structure fatigue strength
assessment has been performed using COMPASS-Structure
Such notation is necessary for CSR ships
Upon prior ERS agreement between the owner and CCS and
an electronic database for stability and structural strength of a
ship, CCS will in case of emergency of the ship, e.g. collision
at sea, grounding, oil spillage, etc. and at request of the
Emergency
ERS owner, initiate an emergency response procedure to provide
response service
calculation and analysis for damage stability, structural
strength and spillage, giving technical support to the ship in
getting out of danger and recommendations to the
owner/master in making final decision
Operation in first-year ice conditions and having independent
Capable of icebreaking capability. This notation is to be used in
Icebreaking Ch. 9, Pt. 8 of the Rules
breaking ice conjunction with ice notations and added before the type
notation, e.g. Icebreaking Tug, Ice Class B1
Bottom
Bottom
Strengthened for
strengthened for Bottom of dredgers strengthened for operating aground Ch. 14, Pt. 2 of the Rules
Operating
operating aground
Aground
Structural Strengthening of inner bottom plating, lower strake of hopper
strengthening for tank sloping plate and transverse lower stool plating for holds Sec. 1, Ch.1, Pt. 9 of the
Grab (×)
loading/unloading designed for loading/unloading by grabs having a maximum Rules
by grabs weight up to × tons
Structural Strengthening of inner bottom plating, lower strake of hopper
strengthening for tank sloping plate and transverse lower stool plating for holds
Grab*(×) Ch.2, Pt.2 of the Rules
loading/unloading of non-CSR ships designed for loading/unloading by grabs
by grabs having a maximum weight up to × tons
For ships designed and constructed in accordance with
Common
CSR common structural rules contained in PART NINE of the Pt. 9 of the Rules
structural rules
Rules, this notation is to be added after type notation
Cargo spaces of bulk chemical tankers are constructed of
Stainless Steel Stainless steel Rules for Construction
stainless steel
Lining with Fitted with
Cargo spaces of bulk chemical tankers are fitted with Carrying Dangerous
Corrosion corrosion resistant
corrosion resistant lining Chemicals in Bulk
Resistant Lining lining
Ships of which specific spaces comply with IMO
PSPC(B) and PSPC(D)
Performance Standard for Protective Coatings may be
are to comply with the
assigned this notation, with one or more of suffixes B, C, D
requirements of IMO
and V being added thereafter. Meanings of the suffixes are as
resolution MSC.215(82);
follows:
PSPC(C) is to comply
B: protective coatings applied in dedicated seawater ballast
with the requirements of
PSPC Protective coating tanks of all types of ships;
IMO resolution
C: protective coatings applied in cargo oil tank spaces of
MSC.288(87);
crude oil tankers;
PSPC(V) is to comply
D: protective coatings applied in double-side skin spaces;
with the requirements of
V: protective coatings applied in void spaces of bulk carriers
IMO resolution
and oil tankers.
MSC.244(83)
Note: B, C, D and V can operate both separately and together
Ships fit for carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form or
SOLAS II-2 Reg Fit for carriage of
solid dangerous goods in bulk and holding a certificate of SOLAS Reg. II-2/19
19 dangerous goods
fitness for carriage of dangerous goods, may be assigned this
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to be complied with
notation at the request of the owner
Ships intended to use low sulphur fuel oil with sulphur
Guidelines for Use of
Low sulphur fuel content not exceeding 0.10% (m/m) may be assigned this
LSFO Low Sulphur Fuel Oils in
oil notation if the requirements of Guidelines for Use of Low
Ships
Sulphur Fuel Oils in Ships are complied with
Handling of
Anchor Handling Ships capable of handling anchors Ch. 20, Pt. 8 of the Rules
anchors
Ships for which the control of structural precision at critical
locations of hull (including alignment, fitting-up, edge
Monitoring of treatment and technological standards) is in accordance with Guidelines for
CM construction of an approved plan. For tankers and bulk carriers subject to Construction Monitoring
hull structure SOLAS Chapter II-1 Part A-1 Regulation 3-10 (Goal-based of Hull Structures
ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers)
this class notation is necessary
PC1 Year-round operation in all polar waters
PC2 Year-round operation in moderate multi-year ice conditions
Year-round operation in second-year ice which may include
PC3
multi-year ice inclusions
Year-round operation in thick first-year ice which may
PC4 Operation in polar
include old ice inclusions
waters covered by Ch. 13, Pt. 8 of the Rules
Year-round operation in medium first-year ice which may
PC5 multi-year ice
Summer/autumn operation in medium first-year ice which
PC6
may include old ice inclusions
Summer/autumn operation in thin first-year ice which may
PC7
Operation in severe ice conditions, not requiring ice breaker
assistance. Maximum and minimum ice class draughts fore,
Ice Class B1*
amidships and aft, and minimum required main engine output
to be stated in classification certificate
Operation in severe ice conditions and if necessary, with ice
breaker assistance. Maximum and minimum ice class
Ice Class B1
draughts fore, amidships and aft, and minimum required main
engine output to be stated in classification certificate
Operation in
Operation in moderate ice conditions and if needed, with ice Ch. 4, Pt. 2 / Ch. 14, Pt. 3
waters covered by
breaker assistance. Maximum and minimum ice class of the Rules②
Ice Class B2 first-year ice①
Operation in light ice conditions and if needed, with ice
breaker assistance. Maximum and minimum ice class
Ice Class B3
Operation in very light ice conditions and if needed, with ice
Ice Class B
breaker assistance
Marking the operating draft assigned to floating cranes,
Operating draft dredgers and hopper barges, with the value in the brackets Sec. 13, Ch. 1, Pt. 2 of the
WD (××.×× m)
(××.×× m) indicating the maximum draft allowed for operations of these Rules
working ships, in m
Where a ship is designed for a minimum design fatigue life of
Minimum design 25 years or more, the class notation FL may be assigned at Guidelines for Fatigue
FL
fatigue life 5-year intervals starting from the 25th year, e.g. FL (25), FL Strength of Ship Structure
(30)
Relevant requirements of
Corrosion resistant steel is used as an alternative to protective the Guidelines for Survey
Corrosion
MCRS coating for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers in accordance of Corrosion Resistant
resistant steel
with IMO resolution MSC.289(87) Steel of Cargo Oil Tanks
of Crude Oil Tankers
The deck structure of specified deck cargo area is designed to The cargo deck plating in
be strengthened. The permissible loads, in ××× t/m2, in cargo deck cargo area to comply
Strengthened for Strengthened for
area of strengthened deck are to be indicated in operation with the requirements of
Deck Cargoes deck cargoes
documents. 11.3.2 of Sec. 3, Ch. 11,
The notation is only to be added after e to be indicated in o Pt. 2 of the Rules.
① Such as Northern Baltic Sea in winter, Bohai Sea in winter and Northern Huanghai Sea in winter.
② Attention is to be paid to relevant special requirements of international industrial organizations and oil companies.
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to be complied with
The cargo deck framing in
deck cargo area to comply
with the requirements for
cargo deck platng as
specified in Sec. 4, Ch.
11, Pt. 2 and Sec. 8, Ch. 2,
Pt. 2 of the Rules
Machinery Notations Table F

to be complied with
Machinery space
Main propulsion machinery remotely controlled from BCS,
AUT-0 periodically Ch. 3, Pt. 7 of the Rules
machinery space including CCS periodically unattended
unattended
Ships with this notation are to be provided with CCS and
Central control of LCS. When machinery and electrical equipment are in normal Sec. 2, Ch. 4, Pt. 7 of the
MCC
machinery spaces operation, CCS is to be constantly attended by watch-keepers Rules
Remote control Main propulsion machinery remotely controlled from BCS, Sec. 3, Ch. 4, Pt. 7 of the
BRC
from bridge machinery spaces constantly attended by watch-keepers Rules
Special Equipment and System Notations Table G

to be complied with
Equipped with
Container
Container Ships other than container ships fitted with container securing Appendix 1 of Ch. 7, Pt. 2
securing
Securing arrangements may be assigned this notation of the Rules
arrangements
Arrangement
Emergency Emergency
Tankers provided with emergency towing arrangements are to Sec.5, Ch. 3, Pt. 2 of the
Towing towing
be assigned this notation Rules
Arrangements arrangements
Ships provided with approved loading computers are to be
assigned this notation, with one or more of suffixes OA, S, I,
G and D being added thereafter. Meanings of the suffixes are
as follows:
OA: Capable of calculating optimal trim curve in each
Appendices 1 & 2 of Ch.
loading condition and creating optimal energy-saving
2, Pt. 2 of the Rules and
loading plan by automatic optimization;
Loading Loading Guidelines for Application
S: Capable of calculating and checking hull strength under
Computer computers of Automatically
various loading conditions;
Optimized Loading
I: Capable of calculating and checking intact stability;
Computers
G: Capable of calculating and checking stability of grain in
bulk;
D: Capable of calculating and checking damage stability
Note: OA, S, I, G and D can operate both separately and
together
To be in compliance with
Equipped with Equipped with the standard accepted by
Single Point single point Ships equipped with single point mooring connecting CCS, such as relevant
Mooring mooring installation according to relevant requirements are to be requirements of
Connecting connecting assigned the notation international industry
Installation installation organizations and oil
companies
For ships provided with inert gas system.
IGS Inert gas systems Ch. 4, Pt. 6 of the Rules
Note: “IGS” has the same meaning as “Inert Gas System”
Annex I to MARPOL to
Crude oil washing This notation may be added for ships fitted with crude oil
COW be complied with, as
system washing system
appropriate
Annex I to MARPOL to
This notation may be added for ships fitted with clean ballast
CBT Clean ballast tank be complied with, as
tanks
appropriate
This notation may be added for ships fitted with segregated Annex I to MARPOL to
Segregated ballast
SBT ballast tanks. be complied with, as
tank
Where segregated ballast tanks are in a protective location, appropriate
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the notation PL is to be added after SBT
For ships with areas and structures for takeoff and landing of
Helicopter Helicopter Sec. 18, Ch. 2, Pt. 2 & Ch.
helicopters, and storage, fire protection and oil supply
Facilities facilities 5, Pt. 6 of the Rules
facilities for helicopters, this notation may be added
Electrical Electrical
For ships fitted with electrical propulsion system, this
Propulsion propulsion Ch.15, Pt. 8 of the Rules
notation may be added
System systems
Using liquefied
For ships using liquefied petroleum gas as fuel, this notation Standard(s) acceptable to
LPG Fuel System petroleum gas as
may be added CCS
fuel
For ships fitted with water jet units, this notation may be Standard(s) acceptable to
Water Jet Units Water jet units
added CCS
Z-propulsion For ships fitted with Z-propulsion system, this notation may
Z-propulsion Ch.11, Pt.3 of the Rules
system be added
This notation is assigned to those ships not fitted with
propulsion equipment used for main propulsion purposes or
those ships fitted with propulsion machinery used only for
purposes such as lateral thrusting, operational actions or
No propulsion
Non-propulsion auxiliary propulsion during tugging, and is to be added after
machinery
the type notation. In case of a type notation indicating that the
ship is not self-propelling, e.g. “Barge, Oil Barge, Pontoon
Barge, Floating Dock, Hopper Barge, Split Hopper Barge”,
this notation need not be added
For ships fitted with conveyors for cargo handling and
Cargo Handling capable of self-loading or self-unloading, this notation may be
Self-unloading Standard(s) acceptable to
by Conveyer added. In the case of cement carriers fitted with compression
systems CCS
System operated cargo handling system, this notation may be replaced
by the notation Air Slid Conveyer System, as necessary
For ships fitted with systems for control of vapour emission
Vapour control
VCS from tanks in compliance with the Rules (excluding Ch. 15, Pt. 3 of the Rules
systems
requirements for VCS-T) , this notation may be added
For ships fitted with systems for control of vapour emission
Vapour control
VCS-T from tanks in compliance with the Rules, this notation may be Ch. 15, Pt. 3 of the Rules
systems – transfer
added
Auxiliary For ships fitted with auxiliary propelling/maneuvering units
Auxiliary
Propelling/ which are intended not for navigation purposes, but only for Standard(s) acceptable to
propelling/
Maneuvering locally adjusting operation position of the ship, this notation CCS
maneuvering units
Units may be added
Marine lifting appliances. This notation is to be added Rules for Lifting
Lifting Appliance Lifting appliances together with the notation Floating Crane for floating cranes Appliances of Ships and
and upon request, for other ships Offshore Installations
Ships, of which the main propulsion machinery and/or the
steering gear is provided with redundancy, may be assigned
this notation wherein the letter N indicates one of the
following cases:
1 – A ship fitted with two or more propulsion machines but
only a single propulsor and a single steering system.
2 – A ship fitted with two or more propulsion machines and
also two or more propulsors and two or more steering
Redundant
PR-N systems. Ch. 14, Pt. 8 of the Rules
propulsion system
1S – A ship fitted with only a single propulsor and a single
steering system but having two or more propulsion
machines arranged in separate compartments.
2S – A ship fitted with two or more propulsion machines and
also two or more propulsors and two or more steering
systems, having the propulsion machines, propulsors
and associated steering systems arranged in separate
compartments
Dual fuel diesel The class notation may be assigned to LNG carriers fitted Guidelines for Design and
DFD engine used as with dual fuel diesel engines as power plant in compliance Installation of Dual Fuel
power plant with the requirements of the Guidelines Engine System, 2007
Liquefied natural This notation may be added for ships using liquefied natural
LNG Fuel
gas used as fuel gas as fuel Rules for Ships Powered
Compressed This notation may be added for ships using compressed natural by Natural Gas Fuel
CNG Fuel
natural gas used as gas as fuel
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to be complied with
fuel
This notation may be added for ships which not only use
Dual Fuel Dual Fuel natural gas as fuel but also burn fuel oil, or burn fuel oil and
natural gas fuel at the same time
This notation may be assigned when only sensors monitoring
HMS the global longitudinal stress amidships are installed in the
hull monitoring system
This notation may be assigned when not only sensors
monitoring the global longitudinal stress amidships are
installed in the hull monitoring system, but also sensors/
components monitoring other parameters are selected, where
within the brackets there will be letters specifying the selected
sensors/components and multiple letters are separated by
comma mponents and multiple lette components may be
selected for the hull monitoring system:
G: Sensor monitoring the global hull strain
D: Sensor monitoring the local hull strain
O: Sensor monitoring the propulsion shaft(s) output
Hull monitoring
A: Sensor monitoring the axial acceleration Ch. 21, Pt. 8 of the Rules
HMS(x) system
M: Device for monitoring of hull rigid body motions (six
degrees of freedom)
P: Sensor monitoring the transient sea pressure acting on the
hull (slamming)
S: Sensor monitoring the liquid motion pressures in tanks
(sloshing)
T: Sensor monitoring the temperature
B: Device for monitoring the wave
W: Wind sensor
N: Navigation sensors
C: Online link to loading computer that is continuously
up-dating the loading condition
This notation may be assigned to the hull monitoring system
HMS-HSC
installed on high speed crafts
This notation may be assigned to ships the decks of which are
Ergonomic
ECL loaded with containers and specially designed for the safety of Ch.22, Pt.8 of the Rules
Container Lashing
securing personnel
Vessels with dynamic positioning systems are to be assigned
this notation, with N being one of the following:
1 Vessels with dynamic positioning systems can
automatically keep their position and heading within specified
environmental conditions. In addition, independent
centralized manual position control and automatic heading
control are to be provided.
Dynamic
DP-N positioning Ch. 11, Pt. 8 of the Rules
automatically keep their position and heading in case of a
systems
single failure (excluding loss of a cabin or cabins) within
specified environmental conditions and operating limits.
automatically keep their position and heading in case of a
single failure (including total loss of a cabin caused by fire or
flooding) within specified environmental conditions and
operating limits
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A ship assigned with the class notation of DFDR may has one
or more suffix(es) of XN. The intention of XN is as follows:
H: the hull structures have been strengthened in accordance
with the relevant requirements of natural gas fuel powered
ships
T: the natural gas fuel containment system (bunkers/fuel
tanks) and its supporting members have been installed
M: the main engine installed in ship’s construction is a dual
fuel engine
m: main engine installed in ship’s construction may be
converted to a dual fuel engine in future
A: the auxiliary engine installed in ship’s construction is a
dual fuel engine
a: the auxiliary engine installed in ship’s construction may be CCS Guidelines for
Natural gas fuel converted to a dual fuel engine in future
DFDR(X1,FDRN) Natural Gas Fuel Ready
ready system B: the boiler installed in ship’s construction is a dual fuel Ships
boiler
P: the arrangement in ship’s construction has been considered
the approaching installation of natural gas fuel supply system
and related to, including the arrangement of piping, bunkering
station, compressor room, gas valve unit, fire-fighting system,
etc.
E: the power distribution system has been reserved for the
equipment related to natural gas fuel powered system in ship’s
construction
D: the gas dangerous zones have been taken into
consideration in ship’s construction
Note: It must be alternative to the suffixes M or m; it is
optional for the other suffixes.
Arrangement of bridge and wheelhouse together with
One man bridge
OMBO navigational equipment and system are suitable for one man Ch. 4, Pt. 8 of the Rules
operation
bridge operated ships
Special Survey Notations Table H

to be complied with
For oil tankers, oil/bulk carriers, oil/bulk/ore carriers, chemical
Enhanced survey tankers, bulk carriers subject to ESP, this notation is to be
ESP Ch. 5 of this PART
programme added after type notation
For ships suitable for in-water surveys, this notation may be
In-Water Survey In-water survey Ch. 12, Pt. 8 of the Rules
assigned
Where continuous survey system for hull is adopted in lieu of
special survey and items required in special survey are to be
Continuous hull surveyed in regular rotation with uniform annual share within
CHS Ch. 5 of this PART
survey the five-year class period, this notation may be assigned and
applies to ships other than general dry cargo ships, oil tankers,
combination carriers, chemical tankers and bulk carriers only
Where continuous survey system for machinery is adopted in
Continuous lieu of special survey and items required in special survey are
CMS to be surveyed in regular rotation with uniform annual share Ch. 5 of this PART
machinery survey
within the five-year class period, this notation may be assigned
This notation may be assigned to oil-lubricated or Sec. 12 and Appendix 14
Screwshaft water-lubricated propeller shafts fitted with approved shaft “Guidelines for
SCM condition seals and complying with Appendix 14 “Guidelines for Screwshaft Condition
monitoring Screwshaft Condition Monitoring System” of Ch. 5 of this Monitoring System” of
PART Ch. 5 of this PART
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This notation may be assigned to ships having lubricating oil
condition monitoring system of diesel engines and complying
with Appendix 15 “Guidelines for Lubricating Oil Condition
Appendix 15 “Guidelines
Monitoring System of Diesel Engines” of Ch. 5 of this PART.
for Lubricating Oil
Diesel engine lube Lubricating oil analysis is to cover lubricating oil in use for
Condition Monitoring
ECM oil condition cylinders, pistons, piston rings, piston rods, piston pins,
System of Diesel
monitoring crossheads, crosshead pins, guides, crankshafts and all
Engines” of Ch. 5 of this
bearings, connecting rods, piston rod stuffing boxes. Results
PART
of the analysis is to be used to determine whether an overhaul
is necessary analyzed through lube oil according to and other
parameters
Appendix 16 “Guidelines
Planned This notation may be assigned to ships for which
for Survey of Planned
maintenance CCS-approved PMS is adopted as an alternative to special or
PMS Maintenance Scheme
scheme (PMS) for continuous (if adopted) survey of machinery and electrical
(PMS) for Machinery” of
machinery installations
Ch. 5 of this PART
Environmental Protection Notations Table I

to be complied with
This notation may be assigned to ships complying with
relevant requirements for pollution-preventing structures, Sec.2, Ch. 8, Pt. 8 of the
Clean Clean
equipment and operational procedures in CCS rules, in Rules
addition to statutory requirements for pollution prevention
Fuel oil tank This notation may be assigned to ships with double-hull
FTP
protection protection or equivalent protective measures
This notation may be assigned to ships having control of
drainage from laundry, bathroom, galley, accommodation and
Gray water
GWC fitted with a grey water holding tank of required capacity,
control
high level alarm and a sewage disposal system with required
processing capacity
This notation may be assigned to ships, of which all
Refrigeration refrigerants used are to have an Ozone Depleting Potential
RSC Sec. 3, Ch. 8, Pt. 8 of the
system control (ODP) rating of zero and a Global Warming Potential (GWP)
of less than 2,000 Rules
Sulphur content of all fuel oils used on board is not to exceed
SEC(I)
1.0% (m/m) or equivalent means are used
SOx emission Sulphur content of all fuel oils used on board is not to exceed
SEC(II)
control 0.5% (m/m) or equivalent means are used
Sulphur content of all fuel oils used on board is not to exceed
SEC(III)
0.1% (m/m) or equivalent means are used
This notation may be assigned to ships, of which anti-fouling
Anti-fouling
AFS system is not to contain any organotin compounds acting as
system
biocides
Guidelines for
Ballast Water For ships implementing approved ballast water management Development of Ship’s
BWMP
Management Plan plan on board Ballast Water
Management Plan, 2006
This notation may be assigned if the noise levels in related
COMF spaces of the ship meet the Rule requirements for comfort of
Comfort (noise N) Ch. 16, Pt. 8 of the Rules
(NOISE N) crew and passengers, with N = 1 or 2 or 3 indicating different
comfort levels, where 1 represents the highest comfort level
This notation may be assigned if the vibration levels in related
Comfort spaces of the ship meet the Rule requirements for comfort of
COMF (VIB N) Ch. 16, Pt. 8 of the Rules
(vibration N) crew and passengers, with N = 1 or 2 or 3 indicating different
comfort levels, where 1 represents the highest comfort level
This notation may be assigned if the vibration levels in related Ch. 14 & 15 of CCS
Habitability
HAB (VIB) spaces of the ship meet the habitability requirements Guidelines for Shipboard
(vibration)
regarding crew and passengers in ISO 6954 Vibration Control
This notation may be assigned if related structures of the ship Ch. 14 & 15 of CCS
Structural
VIB (S) meet the structural vibration requirements in the Guidelines Guidelines for Shipboard
vibration
and no damage will be caused due to structural fatigue Vibration Control
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This notation may be assigned if related machineries of the
Ch. 14 & 15 of CCS
Machinery ship meet the mechanical vibration requirements in the
VIB (M) Guidelines for Shipboard
vibration Guidelines and no damage due to mechanical fatigue or
Vibration Control
accelerated wear of moving parts will be caused
This notation may be assigned if the ship meets the Ch. 14 & 15 of CCS
VIB Vibration requirements for both structural vibration VIB(S) and Guidelines for Shipboard
mechanical vibration VIB(M) Vibration Control
The green elements of the ship in terms of environmental
protection, energy efficiency (including design energy
Green Ship I efficiency and operation energy efficiency) and working
environment comply with all applicable requirements for
Green Ship I
CCS Rules for Green
Green Ship II Green ship efficiency and operation energy efficiency) and working
Ships
Green Ship II
Green Ship III efficiency and operation energy efficiency) and working
Green Ship III
0.90 RLV < Attained EEDI ≤ RLV, RLV being the
EEDI(I)
Reference Line Value of the shipental p
Energy efficiency 0.70 RLV < Attained EEDI ≤ 0.90 RLV, RLV being the Ch. 2 of CCS Rules for
EEDI(II)
in ship design Reference Ships Line Value of the shipction, Green Ships
Attained EEDI ≤ 0.70 RLV, RLV being the Reference Line
EEDI(III)
Value of the ship’s EEDI
In compliance with standards of Tier II in Annex VI to
NEC (II)
NOx emission MARPOL
control In compliance with standards of Tier III in Annex VI to
NEC (III)
MARPOL
The ship is to carry the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
verified by CCS and complying with the requirements of
GPR
Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Sec.3, Ch.8, Pt.8 of the
Green passport Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 Rules
The ship is to carry the Inventory of Hazardous Materials
GPR(EU) verified by CCS and complying with the requirements of EU
Regulation No.1257/2013
Ballast water Ship’s ballast water management system must be approved
BWMS management and comply with the requirements for the installation and
system arrangements of the Rules
The ship is to have a Ship Energy Efficiency Management
SEEMP(I) Plan (SEEMP) developed in accordance with the relevant
IMO guidelines
For a ship with notation SEEMP(I), where a ship energy
efficiency management system is established by the Company
SEEMP(II)
Energy efficiency or the Operator of the ship and certified by CCS, this notation Ch. 2 of Rules for Green
in ship operation may be assigned Ships
For a ship with notation SEEMP(II), where a ship has
software for real time monitoring of e.g. route optimization
SEEMP(III) and hull biofouling so as to monitor relevant parameters
affecting ship energy efficiency and/or adjust energy
efficiency measures at any time, this notation may be assigned
This notation may be assigned to ships meeting the plan Guidelines for
Crew
Accommodation approval and construction requirements for accommodation of Implementation of
Accommodation
of crew members crew members on board sea-going ships in CCS Guidelines, Inspections of Maritime
(MLC)
in addition to those statutory requirements Labour Conditions
The class notation may be assigned to a ship fitted with a
high-voltage shore connection system having rated alternating
High-voltage
voltage above 1 kV and up to and including 15 kV for
AMPS Shore Connection Ch. 19, Pt. 8 of the Rules
supplying shore power while in port so as to ensure normal
System
operation of equipment intended to be used when generating
sets of the ship are stopped
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Refrigerated Cargo Installation Notations Table J

to be complied with
For ships fitted with refrigerated cargo installations, this
CRS (×× Hold notation is to be added after type notation, and minimum
Ch. 1 to Ch.3, Pt. 5 of the
××℃, ××℃ Max. Refrigerated cargo temperature(s) to be maintained by the installation at
Rules
Sea Water) maximum sea water temperature stated and cargo area
covered by the minimum temperature(s) are to be stated
Preservation of For refrigerated installations for cargo fruits, this notation is Ch. 1 to Ch.3, Pt. 5 of the
CF
fruit to be added Rules
For refrigerated cargo installations having a quick-freezing Ch. 1 to Ch.3, Pt. 5 of the
QF Quick freezing
capability for fishing vessels, this notation is to be added Rules
For container ships capable of carrying refrigerated containers
Carriage of
in holds, this notation may be added, where:
CRC (×× Holds), refrigerated
AC — Air-cooled refrigerated containers; Ch. 4, Pt. 5 of the Rules
AC f/WC containers in
f — Simultaneity factor for refrigerating plant;
holds
WC — Water-cooled refrigerated containers
Other Notations Table K

to be complied with
Capable of applying technical means of optimal trim Guidelines for Application

Ship’s optimal trim
OTA operation recommended by IMO or trim optimization system of Ship’s Optimal Trim
decision
installed on board for guiding operational trim adjustment Decision
Capable of monitoring ship’s operation in real time and
supporting decision on operational energy efficiency Guidelines for Application
Ship’s energy
management and optimization by collecting operational of Ship’s Energy
EOM efficiency real-time
parameters of ship’s energy-consuming equipment and Efficiency Real-time
on-line monitoring
navigational equipment and synchronizing with shore-based On-line Monitoring
equipment
Capable of automatically creating and optimizing cargo oil
Guidelines for Application
Oil tanker’s cargo unloading operation plan or installing oil tanker unloading
of Oil Tanker’s Cargo
COS operational emulate operation intelligent decision-making system by carrying out
Operational Emulate
optimization emulation or real-time monitoring of oil tanker in-port
Optimization
operation
Intelligent solution based on 3D emulate technology, creating
Hull structure Guidelines for Hull
digital hull information model, serving each phase of ship
HLM full-life-cycle Structure Full-life-cycle
construction and operation and facing healthy monitoring
management Management
management of hull structure
Periodical inspection and maintenance scheme for hull
Hull inspection and Guidelines for Hull
structure and deck equipment. By implementation of scheme,
HIMS maintenance Inspection and
which is implemented by means of computerized management
scheme Maintenance Scheme
system
Relating thickness measurement data collected by CCS hull
structure thickness measurement software with digital hull
model based on 3D emulate technology and creating hull
structure thickness database to monitor structure thickness and
Hull structure forecast corrosion trend, and evaluating hull structural Guidelines for Hull
thickness strength. The following notation may be assigned, where N Structure Thickness
TS-N
monitoring and being one of them: Monitoring and Strength
strength assessment 1 − Hull structure thickness monitoring; Assessment
2 − Hull structure thickness monitoring, longitudinal bending
strength evaluation;
3 − Hull structure thickness monitoring, longitudinal bending
strength evaluation, fatigue strength evaluation
To be assigned for ships with CCS crew training system, and
affixed with one or more notations as follows:
Crew training CCS Crew Training
Train (X) HIMS: Hull inspection and maintenance Scheme;
system System
PSC: Port state control;
C: Ship’s elementary certificate system and survey
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Appendix 2 DIAGRAMS OF MANDATORY SHIP TYPES FOR SHIPS HAVING ESP

NOTATION
1 Preamble
1.1 The regime of enhanced surveys as specified in Sections 6, 7 and 8, Chapter 5 of this PART is
applicable to a number of ship types falling within the broad definitions of oil tankers, chemical tankers and
bulk carriers.
1.2 To clearly indicate to shipowners and the users of CCS Register of Ships those ships which are
subject to an enhanced survey programme, the notation ESP is to be added after the type notation assigned
to all such ships, built and/or maintained in accordance with the Rules.
1.3 Survey requirements can be found in:
① Section 6, Chapter 5 of this PART for oil tankers;
② Section 7, Chapter 5 of this PART for single side skin bulk carriers①;
③ Section 8, Chapter 5 of this PART for chemical tankers;
④ Section 7, Chapter 5 of this PART for ore carriers, depending on the structural configuration;
⑤ Sections 6 and 7, Chapter 5 of this PART for combination carriers (ore/oil and oil/bulk/ore),
depending on the structural configuration.
2 Ship Type and Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP) Notations

2.1 Oil tanker
The ship type notation “Oil Tanker”, or equivalent, and the notation “ESP” are to be assigned to sea-going
self-propelled ships② which are constructed generally with integral tanks and intended primarily to carry
oil in bulk. This type notation is to be assigned to tankers of both single and double hull construction, as
well as tankers with alternative structural arrangements, e.g. mid-deck designs. Typical midship sections
are given in Figure 2.1.
Note: Oil tankers that do not comply with MARPOL I/19 may be subject to International and/or National Regulations
requiring phaseout under MARPOL I/20 and/or MARPOL I/21.
Figure 2.1
2.2 Bulk carrier

The ship type notation “Bulk Carrier”, or equivalent, and the notation “ESP” are to be assigned to sea going
self-propelled ships2 which are constructed generally with single deck, double bottom, hopper side tanks
and topside tanks and with single or double side skin construction in cargo length area and intended
primarily to carry dry cargoes in bulk. Typical midship sections are given in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2 Figure 2.3
① For bulk carriers with hybrid cargo hold arrangements, i.e. with some cargo holds of single side skin and others of double
side skin, the requirements of Section 7, Chapter 5 of this PART are to apply to cargo holds of single side skin.
② Self-propelled ships are ships with mechanical means of propulsion not requiring assistance from another ship during
normal operation.
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2.3 Ore carrier

The ship type notation “Ore Carrier”, or equivalent, and the notation “ESP” are to be assigned to sea-going
self-propelled ships① which are constructed generally with single deck, two longitudinal bulkheads and a
double bottom throughout the cargo length area and intended primarily to carry ore cargoes in the centre
holds only. Typical midship sections are given in Figure 2.3.
2.4 Combination carrier

(1) “Combination carrier” is a general term applied to ships intended for the carriage of both oil and solid
cargoes in bulk; these cargoes are not carried simultaneously, with the exception of oily mixture retained in
slop tanks. The ship types defined in (2) and (3) below are to be considered to be combination carriers.
(2) The ship type notation “Ore/Oil Carrier”, or equivalent, and the notation “ESP” are to be assigned to
sea-going self-propelled ships which are constructed generally with single deck, two longitudinal bulkheads
and a double bottom throughout the cargo length area and intended primarily to carry ore cargoes in the
centre holds or of oil cargoes in centre holds and wing tanks. Typical midship sections are given in Figure
2.4.
Note: Ore/Oil carriers that do not comply with MARPOL I/19 may be subject to International and/or National Regulations
requiring phaseout.
Figure 2.4
(3) The ship type notation “Oil/Bulk/Ore (OBO) carrier”, or equivalent, and the notation “ESP” are to be
assigned to sea-going self-propelled ships which are constructed generally with single deck, double bottom,
hopper side tanks and topside tanks, and with single or double side skin construction in the cargo length
area, and intended primarily to carry oil or dry cargoes, including ore, in bulk. Typical midship sections are
given in Figure 2.5.
Note: Oil/Bulk/Ore carriers that do not comply with MARPOL I/19 may be subject to International and/or National
Regulations requiring phaseout.
Figure 2.5
2.5 Chemical Tanker

The ship type notation “Chemical Tanker”, or equivalent, and the notation “ESP” are to be assigned to
sea-going self-propelled ships which are constructed generally with integral tanks and intended primarily to
carry chemicals in bulk. This type notation is to be assigned to tankers of both single or double hull
construction, as well as tankers with alternative structural arrangements. Typical midship sections are given
in Figure 2.6.
Figure 2.6
① Self-propelled ships are ships with mechanical means of propulsion not requiring assistance from another ship during
normal operation.
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INSPECTIONS OF PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 3 INSPECTIONS OF PRODUCTS

3.1.1.1 Inspections of products are part of the ship survey, including inspections of products to be classed,
delegated inspections of statutory products and entrusted inspections of other products. These inspections
are to confirm that the products meet the requirements of the rules for classification or statutory
requirements or the requirements of the entrusting party.
3.1.1.2 The products intended for classed ships are to be inspected in accordance with this Chapter and in
addition, with relevant Chapters of the Rules and CCS Rules for Materials and Welding.
3.1.1.3 For the products intended for other ships, reference is to be made to provisions of this Chapter.
3.1.1.4 For the products required by the rules, appropriate standards may be accepted as alternative
requirements. In any case, however, the equipment, components and systems are to be subject to drawing
and document examination, prototype/type test and inspections during manufacturing, testing and
functional tests for confirming that they are not less effective than as required by the rules.
3.1.1.5 Where no technical requirements are specified for any products covered by the Rules, they may be
designed, manufactured and tested according to applicable standards at the discretion of the manufacturer.
The confirmation of technical requirements for such products are in general to include:
(1) drawings and information;
(2) conditions for use on board;
(3) requirements for materials and welding;
(4) test items relating to safety and performance.
3.1.1.6 The manufacturer is to be responsible for compliance with relevant law, regulations, compulsory
standards or customers’ requirements by the products.
3.1.1.7 Class notations of the product are to be applied by the applicant and assigned by CCS after
compliance with CCS relevant provisions is verified by CCS plan approval, approval test and on-site audit.
3.1.2 Definitions
3.1.2.1 For the purpose of products inspections required by the Rules:
(1) Products inspection means the process of evaluating the compliance of the products with applicable
requirements through drawing examination, prototype/type test, document examination and testing of the
final products and/or during their manufacturing, including unit/batch inspection, design approval, type
approval and works approval.
(2) Unit/batch inspection means the unit-by-unit or batch-by-batch inspection of products by CCS
Surveyor for the purpose of issuing a products certificate/equivalent document.
(3) Design approval (DA) means the evaluation process whereby CCS confirms that product design meets
requirements of CCS rules and/or other acceptable standards through drawing examination and type test.
(4) Type approval (TA) means the evaluation process whereby the manufacturer’s ability and condition to
produce consistent products in compliance with CCS rules and/or other acceptable standards is confirmed
by CCS through drawing examination, type test and on-site audit. Depending on the ability and level of
quality assurance of the manufacturer, the type approval is divided into modes A and B.
(5) Works approval (WA) means the evaluation process whereby the manufacturer’s ability and condition
of continuously producing products meeting requirements of CCS rules and/or other acceptable standards
are confirmed by CCS through documentation review or drawing examination, type test and on-site audit.
(6) Type test means testing of the sample as defined in (9) below including its materials and components
by a specified method for confirming compliance with all requirements of technical specifications or
designated standard(s).
(7) Prototype test means testing of the prototype as defined in (8) below including its materials and
components for evaluating the product design.
(8) Prototype means a model product manufactured to the design which is to be evaluated for compliance
with applicable requirements.
(9) Sample means a representative product used for test/inspection. The selected sample is to be, in respect
to performance, characteristics and manufacturing quality, capable of representing or covering the products
or product series to be inspected.
(10) Inspection means the document review, examination and test carried out by the Surveyor for products’
compliance with relevant requirements of rules, statutory regulations and standards before commencement
and/or during process and/or after completion of production.
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(11) Final inspection means acceptance inspection and test witnessed by the Surveyor at final stage.
(12) Applicant means an organization applying for an inspection of products by CCS. An applicant may be
a manufacturer, an agency or a design institute.
(13) Audit means a systematic and independent examination to determine whether quality activities and
related results comply with planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented
effectively and are suitable to achieve the stated objectives.
(14) Periodical audit means an audit for confirming continued compliance with the certificate of type
approval or the certificate of works approval.
(15) Components mean parts/members forming a piece of equipment and/or a system.
(16) Design means all relevant drawings, documents and calculation reports describing the performance,
installation and manufacturing technologies of products.
(17) Documentation means all necessary written information regarding design, processes, products or
services.
(18) Manufacturer means an organization producing and/or assembling final products and fully
responsible for such products.
(19) Document means a formal document showing compliance of a design, product, service or process
with specified requirements.
(20) Manufacturer’s document means statements or certificates issued by the manufacturer as the result
of exercising his inspection duty, showing that the products meet relevant requirements.
(21) Equivalent document means certificates, reports, etc. issued not in the name of CCS, but stamped by
CCS and endorsed by CCS Surveyor, showing that the products have been satisfactorily inspected
according to CCS requirements.
(22) Class notations indicate different features of a product in sequence, and will be appended on approval
and/or product certificates. Class notations are optional.
(23) Approval of class notations means that the manufacturer‘s ability of continuously producing products
meeting requirements of CCS additional requirements are confirmed by CCS through documentation
review, approval test and on-site audit. It is optional.
3.1.3 Requirements for manufacturers

3.1.3.1 Manufacturers of classed products used for construction or repair of the ships classed or intended
to be classed with CCS are to apply for inspection of such products by CCS.
3.1.3.2 Unless otherwise provided by the Administration of the flag State, manufacturers of statutory
products used for construction or repair of the ships, of which CCS is authorized to carry out statutory
surveys, are to apply for inspection of such products by CCS.
3.1.3.3 In addition to 3.1.3.1 and 3.1.3.2, CCS may carry out inspections of products for compliance with
the standards provided by the applicant (e.g. rules, or SOLAS Convention, or relevant codes of IMO, or
provisions of the Administration or standards provided by the applicant).
3.1.3.4 Manufacturers, who apply for approval and inspection by CCS, are to meet appropriate conditions
for production, testing, resources and quality management system in accordance with the relevant
requirements of this Chapter.
3.1.3.5 Manufacturers are to exercise an effective control over the quality of raw materials, components
and parts of their products, submit to CCS for information lists of suppliers of raw materials, components
and parts having direct influence on the quality of their products, and assist CCS in getting necessary
information of suppliers. Where CCS rules and guidelines require that raw materials, components and parts
should be certified, the related suppliers and their products are to be approved and/or inspected by CCS.
3.1.3.6 Manufacturers are to carry out product manufacturing according to the requirements of CCS
Rules and/or approved drawings or technical documents, carry out inspection/test unit-by-unit or by
sampling and apply for CCS inspection based on satisfactory judgment.
3.1.4 Basic requirements for products inspections

3.1.4.1 The products required by CCS rules are, prior to their use or installation on ships classed with
CCS or during their manufacturing, to be inspected according to relevant requirements to confirm
compliance with CCS rules, and an appropriate certificate as specified in 3.1.5.2 is to be issued.
3.1.4.2 CCS implements the following 3 modes of products approval (approval process as shown in
Figure 3.1.4.2):
(1) design approval;
(2) type approval, as type approval A and type approval B;
(3) works approval.
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Requesting design approval Requesting type approval Requesting works approval
Yes
Design
Document review
approved?
No
Drawing examination Document review Document review
Prototype test Prototype/type test Type test
Yes
Design
Approval Cert.?
Test
No
No No
ISO 9001? Approval terminated ISO 9001?
No Approval completed Yes

Yes
Yes
Self-
inspection
Check of quality management system Product quality assurance Check of quality management system
Checking quality management system of Checking quality management Checking quality management system of
the manufacturer and verifying system of the manufacturer and
the manufacturer and verifying
compliance with requirements for quality verifying compliance with
compliance with requirements for quality
On-site audit system of the Classification Society additional requirements for
system of the Classification Society
quality system of the
Classification Society
Issue of Design Issue of Type Approval Issue of Type Approval Issue of Works
Approval Certificate B Certificate A Certificate Approval Certificate
Figure 3.1.4.2
3.1.4.3 The products’ manufacturing characteristics and representativeness of inspection samples are
basis for distinguishing type approval and works approval. Applicable approval modes are shown in
Appendix of this Chapter.
3.1.4.4 In addition to the products to be approved as specified in CCS rules and/or statutory requirements,
the manufacturer may apply for approval of one or more types of products for one or more of the following
purposes:
(1) providing products of which the type approval is required by CCS rules;
(2) avoiding repeated drawing examination and prototype/type test for the same products;
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(3) replacing the Surveyor by the manufacturer in carrying out a part of or complete on-site inspections;
(4) desiring that his products be entered into CCS Lists of Approved Marine Products.
3.1.4.5 Where the products have been approved in one or more modes, the specified unit/batch inspection
requirements may be replaced with the following:
(1) reducing the inspection items requiring attendance by the Surveyor;
(2) verifying by the Surveyor of production and quality control information provided by the manufacturer.
3.1.4.6 The manufacturer is to make preparations for inspection and provide sufficient and safe
conditions for inspection so as to ensure that the Surveyor is capable of:
(1) having access to products for carrying out the specified inspection;
(2) witnessing specified tests of products on site;
(3) obtaining documents, records and information necessary for the inspection, including information of
suppliers of raw materials, components and parts.
3.1.4.7 Where required by CCS rules and guidelines, the raw materials, components and parts used for
products are also to be certified accordingly and/or their manufacturers are to be approved by CCS.
3.1.4.8 The products, for which type approval or works approval is granted, are to be produced at the
manufacturer’s production facilities stated in the approval certificate, and CCS does not accept any
inspection of those approved products which are subcontracted.
3.1.4.9 With approval by CCS, relevant parties carrying out production by OEM or ODM may apply for
approval by CCS, sign written agreement relating to product design, manufacture and quality control and
submit it to CCS.
3.1.4.10 Where any harmful defect or damage is caused by raw materials or main components and parts
to approved products, the manufacturer is to promptly inform CCS of this and take one or more of the
following measures:
(1) suspension of the manufacturing of such products, investigation and analysis of the quality and the
safety effects of such products installed onboard;
(2) termination of their use for approved products;
(3) re-evaluation of supplier(s);
(4) disqualification of supplier(s).
Where the measure stated in (1) above is considered necessary by CCS, the approval will be suspended.
3.1.4.11 The nameplate, usage identification, usage/operation instructions and quality certificate
(including standards used as basis, product performance, quality assurance, liability, etc.) of the products
inspected by CCS are to be in a language specified by the ordering party, with at least an English
translation for ships engaged on international voyages.
3.1.5 Documents
3.1.5.1 Approval certificates
(1) An appropriate approval of the product by CCS is to be certified as follows:
① Design Approval Certificate (DAC) issued by CCS, showing compliance of the design with CCS
rules;
② Type Approval Certificate (TA-BC and TA-AC) issued by CCS, showing that the design complies
with CCS rules and that the manufacturer has the ability to continuously produce in batches the
products in compliance with rules and/or recognized standards;
③ Works Approval Certificate (WAC) issued by CCS, showing that the manufacturer has the ability to
produce the products required by CCS rules;
④ Class Notation Approval Certificate (AAC) issued by CCS, showing that the products meet
additional requirements of CCS rules/guidelines.
(2) The Design Approval Certificate, Type Approval Certificate, Works Approval Certificate and Marine
Products Certificate are documents of compliance for products at different stage aiming at different
requirements, and they cannot replace each other.
3.1.5.2 Products documents
(1) A unit/batch inspection of classed or statutory products is to be documented as follows:
① CCS Marine Products Certificate:
A document issued by the Surveyor to show that:
a. the product complies with rules;
b. required inspection and test have been carried out;
c. the sample is taken from the product to be inspected;
d. the product has been tested in the presence of the Surveyor or in a specially agreed condition.
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② Equivalent document①:
A document issued by the manufacturer, stamped by CCS and endorsed by the Surveyor to show
that:
a. the product complies with rules;
b. required inspection and test have been carried out;
c. the sample is taken from the product to be inspected;
d. the product has been tested in the presence of the Surveyor or in a specially agreed condition.
(2) The classed and statutory products of which the type approval and/or works approval is required but the
products certificate is not required, are to provide type approval and/or works approval certificates and may
be certified as follows:
① Manufacturer’s document (W) is issued by the manufacturer to show that:
a. the product is type approved or works approved by CCS;
b. the product complies with rules;
c. required inspection and test have been carried out;
d. the sample is taken from the product to be inspected;
e. the product has been tested in the presence of the department’s representative authorized by the
manufacturer.
(3) An inspection of products other than those specified in rules or statutory requirements is to be
documented as follows:
① Inspection certificate:
a. the product standards as determined by the applicant have been complied with;
b. the inspection and test has been witnessed by the Surveyor and/or the test report has been
reviewed by him;
c. the test sample is taken from the product to be inspected.
② Test certificate:
a. the product has been tested in the presence of the Surveyor;
b. the test sample is taken from the product to be inspected.
3.1.5.3 The requirements for certificates of classed and statutory products and lifting appliances are given
respectively in Appendices of this Chapter. These appendices are to be used in accordance with 4.2.1.2 of
Chapter 4. Products with approval and/or inspection requirements by appendices of this Chapter are not to
be issued with inspection certificate and inspection certificate.
3.1.5.4 If deemed necessary, the Surveyor may require to attend the test of the products which may hold a
manufacturer’s document (W), or examine the control of their manufacturing quality.
3.1.6 Conditions for use of inspection marks

3.1.6.1 The marine products inspected by CCS are to be stamped with an inspection mark on the body of
the products and/or at their nameplates. According to the way in which an inspection is carried out, one of
the following inspection marks is to be stamped:
Mark A Mark B
(1) Mark A indicates that the product has been satisfactorily inspected and tested in the presence of the
Surveyor;
(2) Mark B indicates that the product has been inspected by the manufacturer according to CCS
requirements not in the presence of the Surveyor and that the inspection results have been confirmed by
CCS as satisfactory; or that the product has been inspected and tested in the presence of the Surveyor, but
such marks are affixed by the authorized manufacturer to satisfactorily inspected products.
① The contents of an equivalent document are to comply with the following requirements:
a) the units of measurement are to be consistent with those in rules or international units (i.e. SI units) are to be used;
b) symbols used for properties and characteristics (e.g. tensile strength and impact property of materials) of products are
to be consistent with those in CCS rules and if any other symbol is adopted, a definition is to be given;
c) the basis for inspection is to be identified;
d) the identification of products (e.g. cast/batch no.) and that of inspection are to be identified;
e) a manufacturer’s statement is to be contained to the effect that “testing has been satisfactorily completed in
accordance with CCS rules, or technical specifications for acceptance or relevant standards approved or accepted by
CCS”.
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3.1.6.2 Mark A is only for use by the Surveyor. The use of mark B is delegated to inspection personnel of
the manufacturer according to an approved inspection scheme.
3.1.6.3 The inspection marks are to be affixed by a steel stamp so far as is practicable, generally on a
readily accessible non-working face and/or nameplate of the product. If this is impracticable, fake-proof
CCS marks or other marking means agreed by CCS may be used. The distribution of the steel stamps or
other marks is to be controlled.
3.1.6.4 The style and size of an inspection mark to be used by the manufacturer as delegated by CCS are
to be confirmed by CCS for information prior to use.
3.1.6.5 The style of the inspection mark stamped on products is to be reflected conformably on the
Marine Products Certificate or equivalent document.
3.1.6.6 Where any product, which has been stamped with an inspection mark, is found unsatisfactory in
the subsequent inspection, measures are to be taken to remove the mark.
3.1.7 Conditions for use of approved product logos

3.1.7.1 When a product is eligible for approval in accordance with the relevant requirements of this
Chapter, the manufacturer may use CCS logo as an approved product logo, provided that following
requirements are complied with:
(1) The logo may only be used on advertising and promotional material and must not be used except in
connection with those products or services described in the approval certificate.
(2) Where the logo is used directly on or closely linked to products, it does not imply that such products
themselves are found satisfactory by CCS in any unit/batch inspection.
(3) If used with other logos, any misunderstanding must be avoided. CCS may ask that the manufacturer
discontinue any use of other logos that are unacceptable to CCS.
(4) Upon the invalidation of CCS approval certificate, the manufacturer must immediately discontinue all
use of the logo and to dispose all stocks of material on which the logo appears.
(5) The logo may be scaled uniformly to any size necessary. The manufacturer is not to make any
unauthorized change to the letters or graphics of the logo or their combination.
(6) Without authorization by CCS, the manufacturer is not to allow any third party to use the logo in
whatever form and for whatever reason.
(7) If CCS has clear evidence for believing that the manufacturer is in contravention of the provisions for
using the logo, it will cancel the approval certificate and terminate the approval of other products of the
manufacturer.
(8) CCS shall not be responsible and liable for any economic and legal consequences arising from the use
by the manufacturer of the logo.
3.1.7.2 The approved product logos① are shown below:
3.1.8 Invalidation, suspension and cancellation of approval certificate

3.1.8.1 The approval certificate will be automatically invalid in one of the following conditions:
(1) any unauthorized alteration has been made to the certificate by its holder;
(2) any convention, law, rule or standard applicable to the existing approved products has been abolished;
(3) any major change has been made to the design (see 3.1.2.1(16)) or documentation (see 3.1.2.1(17)) of
products without approval by CCS;
(4) any change has been made to the mode of production without approval by CCS; or
(5) a periodical audit by CCS has not been accepted as required.
3.1.8.2 CCS will suspend the certificate within the period of its validity when CCS identifies that one of
the following conditions exists at the manufacturer:
(1) a periodical audit by CCS has not been accepted as required;
(2) any serious nonconformity of the approved products is found during a periodical audit;
(3) any nonconformity found during a periodical audit has not been rectified as required;
① Where the use of any logo is permitted by CCS, a sample of such logo will be provided to the manufacturer.
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(4) any major change has been made to the quality management system of the manufacturer without
notification to CCS;
(5) quality problems of products are caused by ineffective operation of the quality management system of
the manufacturer;
(6) any change affecting product performance and safety has been made to approved major raw materials
and/or components and parts without approval by CCS;
(7) no remedial action has been promptly taken against quality problems of products or no assistance given
to investigation by CCS;
(8) the approved product logos of CCS are not used according to relevant provisions;
(9) relevant fees have not been paid on time;
(10) any other condition identified by CCS for which suspension of the certificate is necessary.
3.1.8.3 CCS will cancel the certificate within the period of its validity when CCS identifies that one of the
following conditions exists at the manufacturer:
(1) the condition leading to suspension of the certificate has not been rectified within the specified period,
or suspension of the certificate has continued for 6 months;
(2) the products installed or used on board a ship classed with CCS have been produced at the facilities not
stated in the certificate (including the approved products being subcontracted or the approved products
being produced by another manufacturer under the same brand) without approval by CCS;
(3) the approval certificate and/or the marine products certificate is used not according to CCS
requirements, and the ordering party has been intentionally misled to install or use products, which have
actually not been inspected by CCS as required, on board a ship classed with CCS;
(4) CCS inspection marks are not used according to CCS requirements;
(5) any CCS marine products certificate or inspection mark has been counterfeited;
(6) there was any fraud, falsification or any other illegal conduct on the part of the manufacturer in seeking
approval by CCS;
(7) any serious nonconformity of the approved products is found during a periodical audit and has not been
corrected within specified period;
(8) any other condition identified by CCS for which cancellation of the certificate is necessary.
3.1.9 Cancellation of marine product certificate/equivalent document

3.1.9.1 Marine product certificate/equivalent document will be automatically cancelled in one of the
following conditions:
(1) any unauthorized alteration has been made to the certificate by its holder;
(2) no remedial action has been promptly taken to quality problems of products or no assistance given to
investigation by CCS;
(3) any fraud, falsification, intentional concealing of facts or any other illegal conduct on the part of the
manufacturer in obtaining certificate;
(4) relevant fees have not been paid on time;
(5) any other condition identified by CCS for which cancellation of the certificate is necessary.
3.1.10 Intellectual property rights and confidential principles

3.1.10.1 The applicant shall promise legal possession of submitted drawings and documents and be
responsible for the truthfulness and completeness of application and submitted drawings and documents.
CCS will not be liable for any loss, damage or legal responsibilities arising from truthfulness and
completeness of submitted documents and property of drawings and documents.
3.1.10.2 CCS is responsible for keeping confidentiality of drawings and technical documents submitted
by the applicant. Except for legal litigation, without written authorization of the applicant, disclosure shall
not be made to any other person or entity irrelevant to product design, manufacturer and maintenance. The
application conditions of information disclosure are shown in 2.13.2 of this PART.
Section 2 UNIT/BATCH INSPECTIONS
3.2.1 Application
3.2.1.1 Unless provided otherwise, the unit/batch inspection procedure of this Section applies to the
products with CCS marine product certificate/equivalent document.
3.2.1.2 Appendix 1A of this Chapter is the List of Certification Requirements for Classed Marine
Products, as required for the ships classed with CCS.
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3.2.1.3 Appendix 1B of this Chapter is the List of Certification Requirements for Statutory Marine
Products, as required for the statutory services delegated to CCS.
3.2.1.4 Appendix 1C of this Chapter is the List of Certification Requirements for Lifting Appliances, as
required for the issue of certificates relevant to lifting appliances by CCS.
3.2.1.5 Appendices 2A, 2B and 2C of this Chapter are list of certification requirements for material and
components of products of Appendices 1A, 1B and 1C respectively. Except for diesel engines, boilers,
pressure vessels and lifting appliances, certification requirements for raw material of general machinery
and electrical installations are not shown in Appendices 2A, 2B and 2C.

3.2.2.1 Unless specially considered by CCS, the statutory products, classed materials, and essential
machinery and electrical equipment as specified in Appendices of this Chapter are to be subject to
unit/batch inspection after approval of such products (specific products are given in Appendices of this
Chapter). For the products of which the approval is not required in Appendices of this Chapter, CCS will
make an appropriate assessment of the production capability and conditions of the manufacturer, when
receiving his initial application for unit/batch inspection, to determine whether or not to accept the
application.
3.2.2.2 In general, the procedure of unit/batch inspection consists of the following process (see Figure
3.2.2.2):
(1) examination of drawings and technical documents (hereinafter referred to as “drawing approval”), or
prototype/type test or measurement, for confirming compliance with CCS rules or other recognized
standards;
(2) inspection and test during manufacturing and/or of final products for confirming compliance with CCS
rules and/or approved design drawings;
(3) the Marine Products Certificate or an equivalent document is issued to the products complying with
relevant requirements.
Requesting unit/batch inspection
Yes No No
Approval? TA/WA? DA? According to
unapproved unit/batch
inspection procedure
No Yes Yes
Plan Plan Plan Plan

approval? approval? approval? approval?
No No No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Examination of Examination of drawings Examination of drawings Examination of

drawings and and documents and documents drawings and
documents documents
Inspection according to Inspection according to Inspection according to Inspection according to

approved approved inspection plan approved approved
drawings/documents drawings/documents drawings/documents (type
test by sampling)
Issuing product certificate
Figure 3.2.2.2
3.2.2.3 For one or more products which have been approved by CCS, the unit/batch inspection attended
by the Surveyor may be dealt with according to the approved inspection scheme , and the preparation of
product inspection scheme is to comply with following principles:
(1) no repeated type test is needed after design approval, and the Surveyor is to carry out site inspection
unit by unit;
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(2) no repeated type test is needed after type approval B, test items witnessed by the Surveyor and/or
sampling proportion may be reduced according to the result of on-site audit to the manufacturer;
(3) no repeated type test is needed after type approval A, inspection witnessed by the attending Surveyor
may be replaced in partial or in full according to the result of on-site audit to the manufacturer, and
unit/batch inspection may issue certificate for auditing works documents;
(4) no repeated type test is needed after works approval, test items and/or frequency witnessed by the
Surveyor may be reduced according to the result of on-site audit to the manufacturer.
3.2.2.4 For products requiring unit/batch inspection after approval in Appendices of this Chapter, if the
applicant has no will for approval, application for unit/batch inspection may be accepted with approval by
CCS, requiring that products are to carry out plan approval and inspection according to the requirements of
3.2.2.2.
3.2.2.5 Unit/batch inspections to products without approval are to be carried out unit by unit or batch by
batch according to drawings and technical documents approved by CCS.
3.2.2.6 Where type approval or equivalent information is available for the products to be inspected, CCS
will assess the relevant information provided by the applicant to determine whether a partial or full type test
is needed.
3.2.3 Drawing approval

3.2.3.1 For each application for unit/batch inspection, the applicant is to prepare design drawings and/or
technical documents and submit them to CCS for examination. For details, see Section 6.
3.2.4 Type test

3.2.4.1 The products, of which type test is required by relevant chapters of CCS rules and/or Appendices
of this Chapter, are subject to type test when unit/batch inspection of such products is requested.
3.2.4.2 The type test is to be carried out according to a test programme approved by CCS.
3.2.4.3 The type test sample is to be manufactured according to approved drawings and/or production
technology and be the prototype or a product of the same specification and manufacture taken at random
from the production line. In the latter case, the sample is to be taken and specifically identified and if
necessary, sealed up in the presence of the Surveyor.
Where preparation of samples is necessary, they are to be prepared, identified and their marks transferred in
the presence of the Surveyor. The way of sampling are taken, the technology of preparation and the number
of samples are to comply with CCS rules. Prior to the test, the Surveyor is to check the compliance of
samples and verify the identification of the samples.
3.2.4.4 The items related to product performance, environment, etc., as specified in CCS rules, the
standards applied by or the technical requirements of the manufacturer, are in general to be tested in the
presence of the Surveyor.
Type tests are to be arranged in priority in laboratory approved by CCS according to 3.7.5.2 of this Chapter.
Where the manufacturer arranges required tests at a laboratory approved by China National Accreditation
Board for Laboratories or another foreign laboratory acceptable to CCS, if the laboratory is found by CCS,
upon an assessment, to comply with the requirements for testing of marine products, consideration may be
given to accepting the results of such tests and if necessary, CCS may require a retest.
3.2.4.5 Some or all of type test items may be tested under test conditions provided by the manufacturer.
However, the appropriate test ability under such test conditions are to be confirmed CCS.
3.2.4.6 After completion of the type test, the test organization is to prepare a test report, covering at least
the following:
(1) type, specification and identification of the product;
(2) test basis: test method and acceptance condition;
(3) specifications of test equipment and measuring instruments (including identification number and date of
last calibration);
(4) environmental conditions of each test item, if applicable;
(5) date and place of test;
(6) test results.
3.2.4.7 The test report is to be signed by person(s) in charge from the test organization and the Surveyor.
Where the Surveyor is not present at the test, he is to confirm the test report.
3.2.5 Material test

3.2.5.1 Materials are to be tested according to CCS rules. In general, the Surveyor is to confirm the
document of material test and where required by CCS rules, the Surveyor is to be present at the test.
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3.2.5.2 The test and measurement equipment is to be properly calibrated and maintained in a good
condition. The calibration records are to be kept and made available to the Surveyor when he needs them.
3.2.5.3 The chemical composition of materials is to be determined and this composition is to be proved
by the material supplier through the specified ladle analysis. The laboratory undertaking the analysis is to
be provided with adequate test equipment and instrumentation, and the analysis is to be performed by
qualified personnel.
3.2.5.4 The chemical analysis by the manufacturer is in general acceptable. However, the Surveyor may
require a random check.
3.2.6 Inspections
3.2.6.1 During manufacturing, the manufacturer is to assist the Surveyor in getting access to all locations
related to the inspection for confirming:
(1) effective implementation of the production technology;
(2) compliance of manufacturing with the approved drawings and technical requirements;
(3) correct application of materials and welding consumables;
(4) correct sampling and testing.
3.2.6.2 The final inspection and test of the products are to be carried out in the presence of CCS Surveyor
and according to the approved design documents actually used and the applicable requirements specified in
CCS rules. CCS is responsible only for those inspection and test items requiring attendance by its
Surveyors.
3.2.7 Issue of marine product certificate /equivalent document
3.2.7.1 The certification requirements for various products (including components and raw material)are
given in Appendices of this Chapter, except as required by the applicant otherwise. An appropriate
marine product certificate/equivalent document is to be issued after completion of the unit/batch inspection.
3.2.7.2 Unless specified otherwise, a separate marine product certificate/equivalent document may not be
required for the marine products manufactured by the shipyard and covered by the ship survey according to
product inspection requirements.
3.2.7.3 For components with type approval requirements in Appendices 2A, 2B and 2C which are
manufactured by the manufacturer and only for the products of the manufacturer, if the components are
covered by product approval, a separate approval certificate is not to be issued.
3.2.7.4 For components with product certificate requirements in Appendices 2A, 2B and 2C which are
manufactured by the manufacturer and only for the products of the manufacturer, inspection is to be carried
out according to CCS requirements, and a separate product certificate may not be issued.
Section 3 DESIGN APPROVAL

3.3.1.1 The design approval applies in general to the approval of design of marine products in the
category of equipment and systems. Specific products to which such approval is applicable are listed in
Appendices of this Chapter. For products listed in the Appendices and not applicable to design approval, if
they are used for design transfer, CCS may accept applicant’s application for design approval. But for use
in real ship, the products are to obtain relevant approval certificates according to certification requirements
in Appendices of this Chapter.
3.3.1.2 The applicant for design approval is to submit to CCS Application for Design Approval of
Products and clearly state the purpose, type, model and main characteristic parameters of the products
together with the latest versions of all standards used.
3.3.1.3 The design approval consists of drawing examination and prototype test.
3.3.2 Drawing examination

3.3.2.1 Design approval applicants are to prepare product design drawings and/or technical documents
according to relevant requirements of Chapters and PARTS of the rules for CCS examination or for
information. For details, see Section 6 of this Chapter.
3.3.3 Prototype test and/or inspection

3.3.3.1 The prototype product, for which design approval is sought, is to be inspected and identified by
the Surveyor to confirm that it is manufactured according to approved drawings and that it complies with
CCS rules and guidelines, applicable standards or the manufacturer’s technical requirements and is fit for
its intended purpose on board.
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3.3.3.2 If applicable and considered as a necessary process for design approval, the prototype test is to be
conducted by the manufacturer in the presence of the Surveyor. The prototype test is to cover product
performance tests, environmental tests or other tests, as specified in CCS rules and guidelines, applicable
standards or the manufacturer’s technical requirements, and the test programme is to be submitted to CCS
for approval.
3.3.3.3 The requirements for the prototype test report are to be in accordance with 3.2.4 of this Chapter.
3.3.3.4 If the required tests have been completed or are underway at an independent testing organization
accepted by CCS, special consideration will be given to the acceptability of any test results obtained not in
the presence of CCS Surveyor. For details, see also 3.2.4.4.
3.3.4 Issue and validity of Design Approval Certificate
3.3.4.1 Where the products have been assessed according to 3.3.2 and 3.3.3 of this Section and found to
comply with CCS rules, guidelines and/or applicable standards and/or the manufacturer’s technical
requirements, a Design Approval Certificate valid for not more than 5 years will be issued by CCS.
3.3.4.2 The products, of which the design has been approved, and their designer will be entered into CCS
Lists of Approved Marine Products.
3.3.5 Renewal audit

3.3.5.1 The renewal audit for the Design Approval Certificate is to be carried out within 3 months before
the expiry date of the certificate. The manufacturer is to send a written application to CCS and inform CCS
of any change to the product design. CCS is to:
(1) re-examine the drawings to check any change to the design or specifications of the products to the
applicable rules or standards;
(2) re-approve the test programme in case of any change.
3.3.5.2 Where there is no change to the design, the prototype/type test may in general be dispensed with
and if necessary, CCS may require a random inspection of all/partial items for retest.
3.3.5.3 Where the applicant is found to remain in compliance with the conditions for design approval
upon check, a new Design Approval Certificate will be issued by CCS.
3.3.6 Change of approved products

3.3.6.1 For products subject to CCS design approval, the original applicant of design approval is to
inform CCS of any change to design or applicable standards and receive CCS assessment thereof. CCS is to
determine whether a new design approval is needed according to character and degree of design change.
Section 4 TYPE APPROVAL

3.4.1.1 This Section specifies general principles and procedures for CCS type approval of products in
confirming the manufacturer’s ability to produce consistent products in compliance with CCS rules.
3.4.1.2 Upon application by the manufacturer, the products not required by CCS rules may be approved
according to the standards/technical requirements agreed between CCS and the manufacturer.
3.4.2 Process of type approval

3.4.2.1 The type approval of products consists of following processes:
(1) Document examination, including:
① drawing examination;
② document examination.
(2) prototype/type test;
(3) on-site audit, including:
① check of quality management system;
② audit of the manufacturing process.
3.4.2.2 The applicant for type approval is to submit an application to CCS, stating the requested type
approval and providing information on the manufacturer and his production location as well as all other
information necessary for the products to be approved.
3.4.2.3 While the process of type approval covers design approval (see Section 3 of this Chapter), a
separate application for design approval need not be made in respect to the products for which type
approval is sought, unless the manufacturer requests both type approval and issue of the Design Approval
Certificate.
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3.4.2.4 If the applicant is not the patent party having design approval, it is to identify in writing that
authorization from patent party has been obtained with legal source.
3.4.3 Document examination

3.4.3.1 The drawing examination is to be in accordance with Section 6 of this Chapter.
3.4.3.2 The document examination is to be in accordance with 3.5.2, Section 5 of this Chapter.
3.4.4 Type test

3.4.4.1 The type test is to be in accordance with 3.2.4, Section 2 of this Chapter.
3.4.4.2 Where the products, for which type approval is requested, have been design approved by CCS,
(1) if samples for prototype test of design approval is manufactured by the applicant, the confirmation of
the Design Approval Certificate will suffice, and the requirements of above 3.4.3.1 and 3.4.4.1 need not be
followed. However, a final inspection of product samples is to be performed with attendance by CCS
Surveyor;
(2) if samples for prototype test of design approval is not manufactured by the applicant, considering the
difference of raw material, production equipment and production technology, the applicant is to carry out a
new type test unless otherwise agreed by CCS,.
3.4.5 On-Site audit

3.4.5.1 Check of quality management system in production location of the manufacturer by the Surveyor
is to meet the requirements of Section 9 of this Chapter.
(1) For the manufacturer applying for type approval of mode B, check of quality management system is to
meet the requirements of 3.9.2.1, Section 9 of this Chapter.
(2) For the manufacturer applying for type approval of mode A, check of quality management system is to
meet the requirements of 3.9.2.2, Section 9 of this Chapter.
3.4.5.2 Audit of the manufacturing process
(1) The Surveyor is to carry out audit in such locations as relevant departments, workshops, storage
locations and laboratories according to the scope of application for approval, so as to confirm that
production equipment, manufacturing technology and test ability meet relevant requirements of CCS.
(2) Representative pieces of the products within the approval scope are to be provided by the manufacturer
to the Surveyor for verifying that they are manufactured according to the design documents. The Surveyor
is to audit manufacturer’s production and inspection records consistency of approved drawings/technology
documents.
(3) A quality control plan for the products within the approval scope is to be established by the
manufacturer applying for type approval of mode A and submitted to CCS for approval. This quality
control plan is to describe the quality assurance and control methods used in the manufacturing process
according to the technical requirements or standards of the products, reflecting in particular the inspection
and test requirements of CCS rules, guidelines and/or conventions.
3.4.5.3 For purchased materials and components, CCS may, depending on their importance level, require:
(1) an inspection at workshops of the suppliers;
(2) appropriate tests.
3.4.5.4 Any nonconformity found during the audit is to be notified to the manufacturer for remedial
actions. Any remedial action for any nonconformity is to be followed up for verification.
3.4.6 Issue and validity of Type Approval Certificate

3.4.6.1 CCS will issue a Type Approval B Certificate valid for not more than 5 years to a manufacturer
for whom the drawing examination, type test and on-site audit have been completed according to 3.4.3 to
3.4.5 respectively and who is found to meet following conditions:
(1) the product design complies with conventions, applicable requirements of CCS rules and/or other
applicable standards;
(2) an effective specialized quality management system for marine products is in place for ensuring the
quality control level required by the manufacturer.
3.4.6.2 CCS will issue the Type Approval A Certificate for a period not exceeding 5 years to a
manufacturer at his request for whom the drawing examination, type test and on-site audit have been
completed according to 3.4.3, 3.4.4 and 3.4.5respectively and who is found to comply with the following
requirements:
(1) the requirements for type approval B are met, product quality assurance meeting requirements of ISO
9001, having an additional CCS-approved procedure for ensuring that inspections and tests will be in
accordance with CCS rules and guidelines;
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(2) product quality is found upon CCS inspection experience and quality system check to be continually
kept stable during the period of holding the Type Approval B Certificate;
(3) the operation of the quality management system for marine product is capable of achieving at least the
results of the inspections and tests attended by CCS Surveyor.
3.4.6.3 The products having a Type Approval Certificate and their manufacturers will be entered into
CCS Lists of Approved Marine Products.
3.4.7 Periodical audit

3.4.7.1 Within the period of validity of the approval certificate, a manufacturer complying with the
following two conditions is to apply for a periodical verification annually to ensure maintenance of the
validity of the certificate. The periodical verification is to be carried out within 3 months before or after the
anniversary date of the certificate which corresponds to the expiry date:
(1) the product has type approval mode A certificate;
(2) the product has type approval mode B certificate, and marine product certificate/equivalent document is
not necessary.
3.4.7.2 The periodical audit includes:
(1) check of quality management system is to meet the requirements of 3.9.2.3, Section 9 of this Chapter;
(2) if deemed necessary by CCS, random inspection/test for the approved products may be carried out. The
samples for inspections/ tests are to be selected in the presence of the Surveyor, with the type and number
of samples being determined by the Surveyor depending on the complexity, production scale and type of
the products.
3.4.7.3 Where the manufacturer is found to comply with the conditions for maintaining the certificate at
the periodical audit, a periodical audit certificate will be issued by CCS.
3.4.8 Renewal audit

3.4.8.1 The renewal audit for the Type Approval Certificate is to be carried out within 3 months before
the expiry date of the certificate. The manufacture is to send a written application to CCS and inform CCS
of any change to the product design and quality system. CCS is to:
(1) confirm the drawings to check any change to the rules or standards applicable to the design or
specifications of the products;
(2) re-approve the type test programme in case of any change;
(3) carry out on-site audit according to 3.4.5.
3.4.8.2 Where there is no change to the design, the type approval test may in general be dispensed with
and if necessary, CCS may require a retest.
3.4.8.3 Where the manufacturer is found to remain in compliance with the conditions for type approval
upon check, a new Type Approval Certificate will be issued.
3.4.9 Change of approved products

3.4.9.1 The manufacturer is to supervise any change to the products or their manufacturing process,
inform CCS of any major change and receive CCS assessment thereof.
3.4.9.2 Where any change is made to the design of the approved products and their components and parts,
materials used or manufacturing method and this affects the main characteristics and features of the
products or leads to any change of any performance criterion of the products, a new type approval is to be
carried out.
Section 5 WORKS APPROVAL

3.5.1.1 The works approval applies to the products of which the quality assurance is achieved by means
of batch production in a continuous process or completely based on production technology and process.
The products for which the works approval is required by CCS are indicated in Appendix of this Chapter.
3.5.1.2 The procedure of works approval consists of the following three parts:
(1) document review;
(2) type test;
(3) on-site audit, including:
① quality system check;
② audit of the manufacturing process.
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3.5.2 Document review

3.5.2.1 The applicant is to submit a signed application for works approval, stating the products and
production locations covered by the works approval, together with the following documents and
information for examination:
(1) technical characteristics of the products;
(2) drawings and relevant technical documents of products and manufacturing technologies, including
technological processes;
(3) type test programme;
(4) lists of suppliers of raw materials, main components and parts;
(5) quality assurance system documents, including quality manual and quality control procedure,
information on main production, inspection and test equipment;
(6) other valid documents, reports and certificates showing the applicant’s ability to manufacture the
products and control their quality within the scope of approval.
3.5.2.2 CCS examines the documents and information submitted by the applicant, approves drawings and
relevant technical documents of products and manufacturing technologies as well as type test programme
and returns them to the applicant.
3.5.3 On-site audit

3.5.3.1 An audit of the quality management system at the manufacturer’s production locations by the
Surveyor is to meet the requirements of Section 9 of this Chapter.
3.5.3.2 Audit of the manufacturing process
(1) The Surveyor is to carry out audit in such locations as relevant departments, workshops, storage
locations and laboratories according to the scope of application for approval, so as to confirm that
production equipment, manufacturing technology and test ability meet relevant requirements of CCS.
(2) Representative products within the approval scope are to be provided by the manufacturer to the
Surveyor for verifying that they are manufactured according to the design documents. The Surveyor is to
follow up and witness the manufacturing process of representative products (i.e. products for type test or
test samples), including witnessing sampling and test to process monitoring and quality verification.
3.5.3.3 For purchased materials and components, CCS may, depending on their importance level, require:
(1) an inspection at workshops of the suppliers;
(2) appropriate tests.
3.5.3.4 Any nonconformity found during the audit is to be notified to the manufacturer for remedial
actions. Any remedial action for any nonconformity is to be followed up for verification.
3.5.4 Type test

3.5.4.1 A type test is to be carried out according to 3.2.4, Section 2 of this Chapter.
3.5.5 Issue and validity of Works Approval Certificate

3.5.5.1 CCS will issue a Works Approval Certificate valid for not more than 5 years to a manufacturer for
whom the drawing examination, type test and on-site audit have been completed according to 3.5.2 to 3.5.4
respectively.
3.5.5.2 The products having Works Approval Certificate and their manufacturers will be entered into CCS
Lists of Approved Marine Products.

3.5.6.1 Within the period of validity of the approval certificate, a manufacturer having works approval is
to apply for a periodical verification annually to ensure maintenance of the validity of the certificate. The
periodical verification is to be carried out within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of the
works approval certificate.
The periodical audit includes:
(1) quality system check is to meet the requirements of 3.9.2.3, Section 9 of this Chapter;
(2) if deemed necessary by CCS, random inspection/test for the approved products may be carried out. The
samples for inspections/ tests are to be selected in the presence of the Surveyor, with the type and number
of samples being determined by the Surveyor depending on the complexity, production scale and type of
the products.
3.5.6.2 Where the manufacturer is found to comply with the conditions for maintaining the Works
Approval Certificate upon the periodical verification, a periodical verification certificate will be issued by
CCS.
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3.5.7 Renewal audit

3.5.7.1 Where renewal of the Works Approval Certificate is necessary at its expiry, the manufacturer is to
send a written application to CCS and inform CCS of any change to the product design and the quality
management system within 3 months before the expiry date of the certificate.
3.5.7.2 The document review, on-site audit, approval test and issue of the Works Approval Certificate are
to be in accordance with 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5.
3.5.7.3 If there is no change to product design and approval basis, part of test items may be exempted; if
necessary, CCS may require all test items.
3.5.7.4 Where the manufacturer is found to remain in compliance with the conditions for works approval
upon check, a new Works Approval Certificate will be issued.
3.5.8 Changes to approved products

3.5.8.2 After the works approval, the manufacturer is to inform CCS of any significant change to product
drawings, technical documents, technological specifications or quality management system. In case of any
change affecting product design, main manufacturing materials, key technologies or characteristics and
features of products, the associated drawings and technical documents which have been previously
approved are to be submitted to CCS for re-approval and if necessary, the items involved in the scope of the
changes are to be inspected and tested in the presence of the Surveyor.
Section 6 PRODUCT DRAWING EXAMINATION

3.6.1.1 Product drawing examination means a examination of design drawings and technical documents
for ship associated products.
3.6.1.2 This Section is applicable to examination of drawings for classed ship associated products. In
addition, at the request of applicant and with the consent of CCS, CCS may carry out examination to design
of relevant products based on information provided by the applicant and according to applicable
classification or statutory requirements. Examination is only limited to the scope agreed by CCS and
applicant, generally not including requirements for ship system.
3.6.1.3 Product drawing examination is carried out for the purpose of:
(1) confirming product design meets applicable CCS rules and relevant statutory requirements; or
(2) agreeing with applicant on products as basis for verification of compliance of manufactured products
with examined drawings.
3.6.1.4 Marine products applying for design approval, type approval, works approval and unit/batch
inspection are to be subject to product drawing examination according to the requirements of Appendix of
this Chapter.
3.6.1.5 Basis for marine product examination includes CCS rules, international conventions and statutory
regulations of flag State government applicable to the product as well as product standards accepted by
CCS. For the products clearly specified by the rules, at the request of the applicant, appropriate standards
may be accepted as alternative requirements. In any case, alternative standards are not to be inferior to
requirements specified by the rules. The drawing examination is primarily to confirm compliance of the
design of products with applicable rules and guidelines, or their alternative standards as permitted. Where
there are no specially required technical standards in CCS rules, the examination may be based on
applicable industrial standards, or in the absence of applicable rules or industrial standards, the
manufacturer’s standards or product technical requirements or engineering calculation and analysis may
also be accepted as the basis for examination. The basis for examination of product drawings will be clearly
stated in the product drawing/document approval notification.
3.6.1.6 Examination of product design drawings and technical documents by CCS only includes part of
examination basis applicable to the product.
3.6.1.7 The applicant is to submit formal written application for drawing examination. In general, the
applicant is to submit drawings in triplicate to plan approval unit appointed by CCS for examination. If the
same unit carries out drawing examination and inspection, only two copies of drawings need to be
submitted. If the applicant requires more than one copy of drawings to be returned, number of drawings to
be submitted is to be increased accordingly.
3.6.2 Drawing examination
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3.6.2.1 Unless specified otherwise by CCS rules, international conventions and statutory regulations of
flag State government, following drawings and technical documents related to product design are to be
submitted for examination:
(1) design drawings, including general arrangement, drawing of essential parts, main parts or materials list;
(2) documents stating specifications;
(3) documents stating performance and purpose;
(4) necessary engineering calculation and analysis reports;
(5) when necessary, other documents required by CCS.
3.6.2.2 Product drawings and technical documents submitted by the applicant are to comply with
following requirements:
(1) Drawings and technical documents are to be submitted in Chinese or English, clearly stating product
design, construction, material, dimensions as well as function and performance parameters. If necessary,
limitations or provisions for use are to be included.
(2) Drawings and technical documents are to be formal design drawings and documents printed and
duplicated in proper method and with clear face. The preparation, revision and marking of drawings are to
comply with current rules.
3.6.2.3 When examination of drawings and technical documents is completed and designed is deemed to
comply with the requirements of examination basis, CCS will issue product drawing/ document
examination approval notification to applicant.
3.6.2.4 Unless otherwise provided by CCS rules, approval generally means that drawings or documents
have been examined and satisfy applicable examination basis requirements. Other drawings or technical
documents include but not limited to relevant information for support or assisting examination, which will
be kept by CCS for information. Approved conditions and limitation comments may be written on the
drawings or stated in product drawing/document examination approval notification. State of “approval” or
“for information” is to be clearly stated in product drawing/document examination approval notification.
3.6.2.5 One copy of product drawing/document examination approval notification together with stamped
drawing and technical document is to be kept by plan approval unit, one copy is to be submitted to the unit
carrying out inspection and one copy is to be returned to the applicant. For items applying in the form of
electronic document, return is to be in electronic form.
3.6.3 Validity of approval

3.6.3.1 Approved drawings and technical documents are only valid within the scope of manufacturer,
construction engineering No. and construction number stated in product drawing/document examination
approval notification.
3.6.3.2 If drawings and technical documents are revised after approval, involving or affecting essential
structure, strength, material used, characteristics, features or limitations of main system of product, product
and main components, they are to be resubmitted to CCS for approval.
3.6.3.3 Where the entry into force of new rules including their amendments affects product design, main
manufacturing materials, key technologies or characteristics and features of products, the approved product
drawings and technical documents will be invalid automatically.
3.6.3.4 Where the statutory requirements of the flag State or the international conventions, codes accepted
by it and the entry into force of the amendments thereto affect the validity of the approved plans mentioned
in 3.6.3.2, the approved statutory plans will be invalid automatically.
Section 7 APPROVAL OF SERVICE FIRM OF INSPECTION AND TESTING

3.7.1.1 Approval of service firm of inspection and testing means approval of capability and condition of
specific inspection and test items of marine and relevant products carried out by CCS to service firm of
testing by such audit methods as document examination, site audit and approval test.
3.7.1.2 This Section is not applicable to approval of service provider.
3.7.1.3 Upon CCS audit, if it is confirmed that following provisions are complied with, approval will be
given to the firm and a Firm Approval Certificate will be issued:
(1) the firm is to be registered legal entity or organization authorized by legal person, with clear legal status
and capability of undertaking legal responsibilities;
(2) complying with relevant provisions of CCS rules, CCS Guidelines on Firm Approval and documents
relating to firm approval, and fulfilling relevant liabilities;
(3) complying with provisions of relevant legal regulations.
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3.7.1.4 Firm approval procedure is composed of following three parts:

(1) document examination;
(2) on-site audit;
(3) approval test.
3.7.2.1 The applicant is to submit a signed application for firm approval, indicating scope of firm
approval, and submit following documents for examination:
(1) firm name, address, brief introduction of service and capability, qualification certificate or system
certificate issued by other authorities (ISO/IEC 17025 certificate is not compulsory, but service firm of
inspection is to establish quality system with reference to ISO/IEC 17025), history of experience on marine
product inspection and testing;
(2) notarial announcement, conduct rules, secrecy promise and other activity information which may
present a conflict of interest of marine product manufacturer;
(3) list of inspection and test items and list of inspection standards;
(4) list of main inspection and test instruments, equipment and calibration gauge, including name, type,
technical index, manufacturer, inspection period, inspection condition and person in charge of inspection
and test instruments, etc.;
(5) post and list of personnel carrying out inspection, calibration and maintenance, training and working
experience of relevant personnel within application approval scope and compliance with relevant
international, national or industrial approval standards;
(6) organization frame and responsibility;
(7) inspection procedures;
(8) guidelines on operation of inspection and testing equipment;
(9) personnel training procedure;
(10) quality manual or system and procedural documents for implementing effective quality control;
(11) record of customer claims and corrective actions;
(12) formal inspection and test report sample;
(13) firm approval test programme;
(14) other documents as deemed necessary by the Surveyor during approval.
3.7.2.2 CCS carries out examination to documents submitted by the applicant, approves firm approval test
programme and returns them to the applicant.
3.7.3 On-site audit
3.7.3.1 Upon document examination and approval of firm approval test programme, the Surveyor carries
out on-site audit to technical capability and quality management activities within the scope of application of
the applicant according to CCS rules, guidelines and firm approval documents. During on-site audit, all
other sites for carrying out one or more key activity and covered by application scope of the applicant are to
be audited. On-site audit is to at least include following contents:
(1) checking implementation of management system documents, operational procedure and other documents
by inspection firm;
(2) checking and confirming personnel training, experience, educational background, quality and other
qualifications of inspection firm;
(3) verifying whether inspection firm facilities and environment are helpful to correct implementation of
inspection, test and maintenance;
(4) verifying whether inspection firm uses proper method and procedure to carry out inspection, test and
maintenance within approval scope safely and effectively and whether inspection, sampling and storage
comply with requirements of relevant provisions;
(5) verifying whether inspection firm is provided with necessary inspection and testing equipment, whether
calibration gauge and software comply with required accuracy and requirements of inspection and test rules,
and whether periodical calibration and check system are provided;
(6) verifying correctness and traceability of inspection and testing results, inspection and testing quality
records and reports of inspection firm as well as whether report preparation, endorsement, audit and
issuance comply with relevant provisions;
(7) verifying inspection and testing capability of inspection firm, and verifying correctness, safety and
effectiveness of inspection and testing carried out by operator, if necessary, the Surveyor may witness main
test items for application.
3.7.3.2 If nonconformities are found during audit, the responsible person of applicant is to be informed to
take corrective measures. Corrective measures aiming at nonconformities are to be followed up and
verified.
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3.7.4 Approval test

3.7.4.1 Verification is to be carried out according to approved firm approval test programme.
3.7.5 Firm approval certificate

3.7.5.1 On completion of document examination, on-site audit and approval test mentioned in 3.7.2 to
3.7.4, CCS will issue a Firm Approval Certificate for service firm of inspection and testing which is valid
not more than 5 years.
3.7.5.2 If inspection firm with CCS approval need to provide third party inspection service, the Surveyor
may directly accept inspection report, and on-site witness is not necessary.
3.7.5.3 Inspection firm with approval is to collect and summarize relevant testing information required by
CCS at regular interval and submit them to CCS.
3.7.5.4 The firm with approval certificate for service firm of inspection and testing will be published in
CCS website.

3.7.6.1 Within the period of validity of approval certificate for service firm of inspection and testing, a
periodical audit is to be carried out. The scope of periodical audit may be all or partial contents of approval
field and approval requirements. The type of periodical audit includes on-site supervision review and
information audit, and inspection firm is to provide relevant documents and records (e.g. inspection record,
internal quality control result and complaint record). For service firm of inspection and testing in several
locations, periodical audit is to cover all locations.
3.7.6.2 Periodical audit is to be completed within 3 months before or after the second anniversary of
expiry date of certificate. If service firm of inspection and testing does not submit application for periodical
audit to CCS within 3 months after expiry date of periodical audit, CCS will suspend approval certificate
according to the provisions of 3.1.8.2. If service firm of inspection and testing does not submit application
for periodical audit to CCS within 3 months after suspension of approval certificate, CCS will cancel
approval certificate according to the provisions of 3.1.8.3.
3.7.7 Renewal audit

3.7.7.1 Where renewal of the Firm Approval Certificate is necessary at its expiry, the service firm of
inspection and testing is to send a written application to CCS within 3 months before the expiry date of the
certificate and inform CCS of any change to the approval certificate and the quality system.
3.7.7.2 The document review, on-site audit, approval test and issue of the Firm Approval Certificate are
to be in accordance with 3.7.2 to 3.7.5.
3.7.8 Changes to approval certificate

3.5.8.1 Within period of validity of approval certificate for service firm of inspection and testing, if firm
name and address are changed or inspection item and scope are added, changes to approval certificate may
be applied according to CCS relevant requirements.
Section 8 CLASS NOTATIONS FOR PRODUCTS

3.8.1.1 Class notations are certificate identification that CCS confirms that marine products meet
additional requirements of CCS by such means as document examination, on-site audit and type test.
3.8.1.2 Audit and test requirements for product class notations are to meet guidelines relating to CCS
class notations.
3.8.1.3 For marine products with CCS approval and inspection requirements, the applicant is to complete
relevant approval and inspection at first (for requirements, see Appendix of this Chapter).
3.8.1.4 Class notations applicable to marine products include but not limited to in Table 3.8.1.4:
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Class Notations for Marine Products Table 3.8.1.4

Class notation Applicable products Description Technical requirements to be complied with
Resolution MSC.282(86) − Amendments to the
Asbestos-free All marine products Asbestos-free International Convention for the Safety of Life
at Sea, 1974, as Amended
Appendixes 1 and 2 of the Hong Kong
To meet requirements of International Convention for the Safe and
Hongkong Hongkong Convention on Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships,
All marine products
Convention control of harmful 2009, and resolution MEPC.197(62) − 2011
substances Guidelines for the Development of the
Inventory of Hazardous Materials
To meet requirements of
EU Ship
EU Regulation on ship
Recycling All marine products EU 1257/2013 Regulation on ship recycling
control of harmful
Regulation
substances
Sound-isolating Sound-isolating structure Resolution MSC.337(91) − Code on Noise
structure such as for different area is to meet Levels on Board Ships and CCS Guidelines for
C-Noise
bulkhead, deck, door requirements for sound- Control and Measurement of Noises for Ships
and window isolating index of this area and Marine Products
Noise resource products are
Resolution MSC.337(91) − Code on Noise
subject to vibration and
Levels on Board Ships and CCS Guidelines for
E-Noise Machinery noise inspection according
Control and Measurement of Noises for Ships
to the requirements of CCS
and Marine Products
guidelines

3.8.2.1 The applicant is to submit a signed application for works/type approval/product inspection or
application for class notation approval, indicating product scope involved by approval, and submit
following documents for examination:
(1) approval certificate and/or marine product certificate (if applicable);
(2) drawings and documents indicating requirements for product structure type, production technology, raw
material, components and parts (or documents required by CCS for approval and inspection);
(3) approval test programme (if applicable);
(4) other documents required by CCS class notations.
3.8.2.2 CCS examines documents submitted by the applicant, approves approval test programme and
returns them to the applicant.
3.8.3 On-site audit
3.8.3.1 On-site audit includes product confirmation and quality system check.
3.8.3.2 Product confirmation is compliance verification whether product structure type, production
technology, raw material, components and parts meet documents submitted by the applicant. For products
with CCS approval and inspection requirements, it is to confirm whether above contents are consistent with
conditions for approval and inspection.
3.8.3.3 Quality system audit is audit verification whether manufacturer’s quality system meets ISO 9001
standard according to relevant guidelines on CCS class notations.
3.8.4 Approval test

3.8.4.1 It is carried out according to approved test programme.
3.8.4.2 Test is generally carried out by service firm of inspection and testing approved by CCS.
3.8.5 Class notations and class notation approval certificate

3.8.5.1 After completion of document examination, on-site audit and approval test according to the
requirements of 3.8.2 to 3.8.4, CCS will issue the following certificates with class notations:
(1) for marine products with CCS approval and inspection requirements, the obtained class notations will
be reflected in column of class notations for approval and/or marine product certificate;
(2) for marine products without CCS approval and inspection requirements, CCS will issue approval
certificate for class notations of marine products valid for not more than 5 years.
3.8.6 Class notation approval renewal audit

3.8.6.1 Class notation approval renewal audit is to be carried out 3 months before expiry date of
certificate. The manufacturer is to submit written application to CCS, and inform CCS of any change to
product design. CCS is to:
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(1) reexamine product drawings and technology documents and verify changes to product design,
production technology, raw material or components and parts;
(2) carry out product on-site audit according to 3.8.3;
(3) if changes affect validity of approval, approval test is to be carried out according to reexamined test
programme.
3.8.6.2 If there is no change to product design, production technology, raw material or components and
parts, approval test may be exempted; if necessary, CCS may require a new test.
3.8.6.3 Where the manufacturer is found to remain in compliance with the conditions for class notation
approval upon check, a new Class Notation Approval Certificate will be issued.
3.8.7 Changes to class notation approved products
3.8.7.2 Where any change is made to the design of the approved products and their components and parts,
materials used or manufacturer and this affects the characteristics or performance criterion relating to
product and class notations, a new approval is to be carried out.
Section 9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY SYSTEM CHECK

3.9.1.1 Quality system check is a compliance evaluation carried out by CCS during type approval, works
approval and class notation approval on whether manufacturer meets the requirements of ISO 9001 quality
system.
3.9.1.2 Quality system check is usually applicable to following 4 types of work:
(1) initial, change or renewal of works approval;
(2) initial, change or renewal of type approval;
(3) initial, change or renewal of class notation approval;
(4) periodical audit of works approval and type approval.
3.9.1.3 Requirements for quality system check of class notation approval are shown in Section 8 of this
Chapter. This Section is mainly applicable to quality system check of works approval, type approval and
their periodical audit.
3.9.2 Contents of quality system check
3.9.2.1 General contents of quality system check of works approval and type approval B:
(1) Personnel: the manufacturer is to have sufficient and qualified inspectors and essential processes
operators.
(2) Equipment: the manufacturer is to ensure that production equipment, technology equipment, test
equipment and instruments used during production have and keep characteristics and conditions necessary
for marine products to meet requirements and/or carry out process monitoring. For inspection, measuring
and testing equipment (including measuring equipment and test software), effective control, calibration and
maintenance systems are to be established and effective calibration and applicable conditions are to be kept.
(3) Environment: the manufacturer is to confirm and manage working condition necessary for products’
compliance with requirements.
(4) Document management: the manufacturer’s quality system is to establish review and control
requirements for documents, purchasing documents, inspection documents and external documents
necessary for production process preparation and operation.
(5) Purchasing link: the manufacturer is to establish evaluation criterion and management requirements for
raw material and components and parts supplier complying with requirements of conventions and CCS
rules, carry out effective quality control according to management requirements, preparation and
maintenance of lists of suppliers of raw materials, main components and parts, and submission to CCS for
information.
(6) Production link: the manufacturer is to establish appropriate production technology process, technology
procedure and quality control point, to control any subcontract process affecting products’ compliance with
requirements.
(7) Inspection link: the manufacturer is to establish product inspection procedures complying with
conventions, CCS rules or applicable standards and make them operate effectively.
(8) Identification: the manufacturer is to establish perfect identification and marking system, selected
samples are to be able to be traced back to corresponding products, and finished products are to be able to
be traced back to the source of main material and main components and parts for use.
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(9) Control of non-conformities: the manufacturer is to establish non-conformity control procedure which is
to meet the requirements of 3.1.4.10 of this Chapter.
3.9.2.2 Additional requirements for type approval A quality system check
(1) The manufacturer is to be familiar with CCS test and inspection requirements for approved marine
products.
(2) Marine product test and inspection records are to be kept in complete and clear condition.
(3) The manufacturer is to be able to undertake marine product quality responsibilities.
(4) CCS marine product inspection experience, quality system check and customers’ feedback show that
product quality is continuously kept stable.
(5) The manufacturer has established documented quality assurance system.
(6) The manufacturer agrees to accept periodical audit on completion of CCS approval.
3.9.2.3 Requirements for quality system check of periodical audit
(1) The use of product approval and inspection marks is to comply with the requirements of CCS rules.
(2) The purchasing of raw materials, components and parts of products is to comply with the provisions of
quality system documents of the manufacturer.
(3) The provider of important raw materials of products is to comply with the provisions of list of approved
qualified supplier.
(4) The inspection control of purchased important raw materials of products is to comply with the
provisions of quality system documents of the manufacturer.
(5) The product produced after approval is to be consistent with product technology, raw materials,
components and parts during type test.
(6) Final products and/or inspection and test items during manufacture are to comply with provisions of
approval inspection plan.
(7) Nameplate, usage identification, usage/operation instructions and quality certificate of products for
ships engaged on international voyages are to include English.
(8) Product quality feedback, analysis and treatment are to comply with provisions.
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Appendix 1A
LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSED MARINE PRODUCTS
Plan
Document Approval mode
No. Product name approval Remark
C/E W DA TA-B TA-A WA PA
Material
1 Metal material
Applicable to rolled steel for
1.1 Rolled steel X − − − − X −
ships and offshore installations
Applicable to aluminum alloy
plate and section (including bar
1.2 Aluminum alloy X − − − − X − and pipe) for hull as well as
aluminum alloy required by plan
approval or strength calculation
Such as titanium and titanium
Other non-ferrous metal
1.3 X − − − − X − alloy, copper and copper alloy,
material
etc.
Applicable to towing and
mooring ropes for towing ships,
1.4 Steel wire rope X − − − − X − steel wire rope for lifting
appliances and steel wire rope
substituting anchor chain
2 Non-metallic material
2.1 Resin − X − − − X −
2.2 Reinforcement material − X − − − X −
Towing and mooring ropes for
2.3 Fiber rope X − − − − X −
towing ships
For filling seating clearance of
Epoxy casting material
2.4 − X − − − X − main engine, auxiliary engine
for seating
and deck machinery
Nonmetallic synthetic material
Synthetic (bearing) for bearings of rudder stock,
2.5 − X − − − X −
material rudder pin, rudder axle and stern
shaft
Applicable to LNG carrier and
2.6 Heat-insulating material − X − − − X −
refrigerated ship
Applicable to tanker with
2.7 Cargo bearer − X − − − X −
independent tanks type C
Cargo hold supporting Applicable to tanker with
2.8 − X − − − X −
gaskets independent tanks type C
3 Welding consumables
3.1 Electrode − X − − − X −
3.2 Wire − X − − − X −
3.3 Flux − X − − − X −
Corrosion resistant
4
means
For temporary protection after
4.1 Shop primer − X − − − X − surface treatment of metal
material
Including bottom anti-corrosive
Coating below ship’s
4.2 − X − − − X − paint, bottom anti-fouling paint
waterline
and anodic shielding
Including marine anti-corrosive
paint, marine waterline paint,
Coating above ship’s
4.3 − X − − − X − hull paint, deck paint, cargo hold
waterline
paint and internal compartment
finish coating
Including marine drinking water
tank paint, ship ballast tank
4.4 Ship tank coating − X − − − X − paint, ship oil tank paint, crude
oil tanker cargo oil tank paint
and engine room bottom paint
4.5 Sacrificial anode X − − − − − −
Cathodic protection
4.6 X − − − − − X
system
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Plan
Hull
5 Hull structure equipment X − − − − X X
Applicable to all forgings and
Stem, stern post, rudder castings integral to hull, and
5.1 horn and propeller shaft X − − − − − X carrying out inspection and
bracket certification to roughly machined
forgings and castings
5.2 Hatch cover X − − − − − X
5.3 Side scuttle and window X − − − − − X
Bow, stern and gangway Including control, indication and
5.4 X − − − − − X
doors alarm
Including control, indication and
5.5 Watertight door X − − − − − X
alarm
Applicable to portable means of
access for inspections listed
Portable means of access according to approved ship
5.6 X − − − − − X
for inspections structure access manual and kept
on board (extension ladder type
and cradle type lifting by winch)
Applicable to container ships and
Container securing non-container ships applying for
5.7 X − − − − − X
arrangements class notation of container
securing arrangements
Applicable to hardware, product
inspection is not necessary for
5.8 Loading computer X − − − − − X
the ship provided with two
loading computers
6 Outfitting
Raw material and products with
finish machining are required to
6.1 Rudder blade X − − − − − X be inspected, requirements for
raw material are shown in
Appendix 2A
6.2 Rudder stock and pintle X − − − − − X be inspected, requirements for
Appendix 2A
6.3 Rudder bearing X − − − − − X be inspected, requirements for
Appendix 2A
Rudder stock connecting
6.4 X − − − − − X be inspected, requirements for
bolt
Appendix 2A
For single point mooring
arrangement: chain
Only spare parts need inspection
6.5 stopper, bow fairlead, X − − − − − X
and certificate
chafing chain and cable
post
For emergency towing Only spare parts need inspection
arrangement: short and certificate, applicable to oil
6.6 towing rope, chafing X − − − − − X tankers, liquefied gas carrier and
chain, fairlead, towing dangerous chemical carrier more
point and roller fairlead than 20,000 tonnes deadweight
Applicable to towing vessels of
6.7 Towing hook X − − − − − X
ship type
Applicable to towing vessels of
6.8 Towing winch X − − − − − X ship type, and the first product is
to be subject to type test
6.9 Seats of high speed craft − X − X − − X Applicable to high speed craft
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Plan
Applicable to transfer of
Embarkation ladder,
6.10 X − − − − − X personnel on board ship
ramp
constructed after 1 January 2010
Accommodation ladder
6.11 X − − − − − X
winch
Anchoring and mooring
7
equipment
Plan approval is only required
7.1 Anchor chains and fitting X − − − − X O for unmarked anchor chain
fitting
7.2 Anchors and accessory X − − − − X X
7.3 Chain stopper X − − − − − X
Applicable to cable clenches
with watertight requirements in
7.4 Cable clenches X − − − − − X
regulation 22-2 of Load Line
Convention
The first product is to be subject
7.5 Windlass X − − − − − X
to type test
Mooring winch and The first product is to be subject
7.6 X − − − − − X
capstan to type test
Applicable to workship, and the
Winch or capstan for
7.7 X − − − − − X first product is to be subject to
operation
type test
Machinery (including machinery equipment of refrigerated vessels)
8 Pumps and piping
Bilge pump and bilge
8.1 X − − X O − X
injection pump
8.2 Ballast pump X − − X O − X
Oil tanker, tanker carrying
Liquid cargo pump,
liquefied gas in bulk and tanker
8.3 stripping pump and tank X − − X O − X
carrying dangerous chemicals in
cleaning pump
bulk
8.4 Fuel oil pump X − − X O − X Including gas fuel pump
Fuel oil injection valve
8.5 X − − X O − X
cooling pump
Lubricating oil pump for diesel
8.6 Lubricating oil pump X − − X O − X
engine and gearbox
Fire pump (including
8.7 X − − X O − X
emergency fire pump)
Cooling water pump for diesel
8.8 Cooling water pump X − − X O − X
engine
8.9 Boiler feed pump X − − X O − X
Boiler circulating water
8.10 X − − X O − X
pump
8.11 Hot oil circulating pump X − − X O − X
Condensate pump for main
8.12 Condensate pump X − − X O − X condenser, gas pump and
circulating pump
Pipes of more than 50
mm in diameter for
8.13 piping of Classes I and II X − − − − X −
and fittings (flange, bend
and three-way, etc.)
Pipes of 50 mm in
diameter and below for
8.14 piping of Classes I and II − X − − − X −
and fittings (flange, bend
Pipes for piping of Class
8.15 III and fittings (flange, − X − − − X −
bend and three-way, etc.)
Valves of 50 mm in
8.16 diameter and over for X − − X O − X
piping of Classes I and
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Plan
II, valves of 300 mm in
diameter and over for
piping of Class III; sea
valve; (operation
temperature below
-55℃) low temperature
valve
Valves of less than 50
8.17 mm in diameter for − X − X − − X
piping of Classes I and II
Applicable to pipes mentioned in
8.18 Plastic pipe − X − − − X − Appendix 1, Chapter 2, PART
THREE of the Rules
For fuel oil, lubricating oil,
Flexible hose assembly,
hydraulic and hot oil system,
for piping of Classes I
8.19 X − − X O − X fresh water and sea water cooling
and II or more than 50
system, compressed air system,
mm in diameter
bilge and ballast system
For fuel oil, lubricating oil,
hydraulic and hot oil system,
Flexible hose assembly: fresh water and sea water cooling
8.20 except for O X − X − − X system, compressed air system,
above-mentioned bilge and ballast system as well
as Class III steam piping system;
C/E is necessary for gas pipe
8.21 Mechanical pipe joint − X − X − − X
Corrugated expansion
8.22 − X − X − − X
joint
Air pipe closing
8.23 X - − X − − X
appliance
8.24 Spark arrester − X − X − − X
8.25 Sound damper − X − X − − X
For fuel oil, lubricating oil, sea
8.26 Filter X − − − − − X
water, fresh water system
Boiler and pressure
9
vessel
9.1 Boiler body X − − − − X X Including hot oil boiler
9.2 Boiler burner X − X O O − X
9.3 Economizer X − X O O − X
Steam heated steam
9.4 generator (over 0.35 X − X O O − X
MPa)
Thermal oil and thermal
water heating units (for For heating oil and water for heat
9.5 X − X O O − X
service of propulsion conduction
machinery)
For boiler and air receiver, when
9.6 Safety valve X − − X O − X
kept on board separately
9.7 Boiler liquid meter − X − X − − X
Classes I and II pressure
9.8 X − − − − X X Air receiver, accumulator, etc.
vessel
Air receiver, accumulator,
9.9 Class III pressure vessel X − − − − O X
pressure tank, etc.
For heat exchange of fresh water,
9.10 Heat exchanger X − X O O − X lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, fuel
oil, steam and cooling systems
10 Machinery equipment
10.1 Steam turbine X − − X O − X
10.2 Gas turbine X − − X O − X
Diesel engine with cylinder
diameter of 300 mm and above.
10.3 Diesel engine (single) X − X O O − X Dual fuel diesel engine and gas
fuel diesel engine are to be in
accordance with this requirement
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Diesel engine with cylinder
diameter less than 300 mm. Dual
10.4 Diesel engine (in batch) X − X O O − X fuel diesel engine and gas fuel
diesel engine are to be in
accordance with this requirement
For 1) actuation/ emergency
actuation; 2) gas control system;
10.5 Air compressor X − X O O − X 3) air compressor as replacement
of spare air charging bottle of
fireman’s outfit
10.6 Oil separator X − X O O − X
10.7 Fuel oil supply unit X − − − − − X
For boiler, main engine, category
10.8 Fan X − X O O − X A machinery space, cargo pump
tank and other hazardous zone
When there is class notation of
10.9 Refrigerating plant X − − − − − X
cargo refrigeration
For adjustable pitch propeller
10.10 Hydraulic power plant X − − − − − X (CPP), steering oar and steering
gear
Including compressor for gas
10.11 Cargo compressor X − − − − − X
fuel, for use by LNG carrier
Applicable to supply of fresh
Sea water desalting water for operation of fresh
10.12 X − − − − − X
arrangement water cooling system of main
and auxiliary engines
Applicable to external
fire-fighting of fire-fighting ships
10.13 Monitor, foam monitor X − − X O − X
applying for class notations of
FIFI1~ FIFI3
10.14 Steering gear X − X O O − X
10.15 Fin stabilizer X − − − − X
Gear transmission
11
arrangement
Applicable to gear transmission
Gearbox (100 kW and arrangement of main propulsion
11.1 X − − X O − X
above) machinery and auxiliary engine
for generator
Applicable to gear transmission
arrangement of main propulsion
11.2 Gearbox (below 100 kW) X − − − − − X
machinery and auxiliary engine
for generator
12 Shafting and propeller
Machining inspection,
12.1 Thrust shaft X − − − − − X requirements for raw material are
shown a in Appendix 2A
Intermediate shaft and
12.2 X − − − − − X requirements for raw material are
bearing
Stern tube shaft,
12.3 X − − − − − X requirements for raw material are
propeller shaft
12.4 Stern tube X − − − − − X
Applicable to oil-lubricated stern
12.5 Stern tube sealing device − X − X − − X
shaft
12.6 Stern tube bearing X − − − − X X
12.7 Propeller X − − − − X X
Adjustable pitch
12.8 X − − − − − X
propeller
Z propulsion
12.9 X − − − − − X
arrangement
12.10 Side thruster X − − − − − X
Water jet propulsion
12.11 X − − − − − X
arrangement
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12.12 Other thrusters X − − − − − X
12.13 Elastic coupling X − − X O − X
12.14 Non-elastic coupling X − − − − − X
12.15 Shafting connecting bolt X − − − − − X
Steel adjustable packing
12.16 − X − X − − X
block
12.17 Vibration isolator − X − X − − X
Electrical installations and automatic equipment
13 Electrical installations
Generators (50 kVA and
13.1 X − − X O − X
over)
Generators (below 50
13.2 − X − X − − X
kVA)
Generating sets (50 kVA
13.3 X − − − − − X
and over)
Emergency generating
13.4 X − − − − − X
sets
13.5 Motors (50 kW and over) X − − X O − X
13.6 Motors (below 50 kW) − X − X − − X
13.7 Main switchboard X − − − − − X
13.8 Emergency switchboard X − − − − − X
13.9 Group starter panel X − − − − − X
Charging and discharging
13.10 X − − − − − X
panel
For the definition of essential
Electrical control box
equipment, refer to paragraph
13.11 (associated with essential X − − − − − X
1.1.2.1(1), Chapter 1, PART
equipment)
FOUR of the Rules
Power, control and
13.12 communication cables X − − − − X X
and wires
Transformers (50 kVA
13.13 X − − X O − X For power and lighting
and over)
For power and lighting, and
single phase transformers rated
Transformers (below 50
13.14 − X − X − − X at 1 kVA or more and 3-phase
kVA)
transformers rated at 5 kVA or
more
For actuation of main and
13.15 Battery − X − X − − X auxiliary engines or
spare/emergency power supply
Power conversion Charger for charging emergency
13.16 devices (charger, X − − X O − X battery, frequency converter of
frequency converter, etc.) 50 kW and over
For application, refer to 3.9.1,
Uninterrupted Power
13.17 − X − X O − X Chapter 3, PART FOUR of the
Supply (UPS)
Rules
For passenger ships with ro-ro
Additional emergency cargo spaces or special spaces
13.18 − X − X O − X
illumination equipment (refer to 2.2.2.3, Chapter 2,
PART FOUR of the Rules)
Applicable to ships applying for
Cable management
13.19 X − − − − − X class notation of high pressure
system
shore power
Distribution panel for Applicable to ships applying for
13.20 high voltage shore power X − − − − − X class notation of high pressure
connection shore power
Control panel for high Applicable to ships applying for
13.21 voltage shore power X − − − − − X class notation of high pressure
switch in shore power
13.22 Lighting fitting − X − X − − X
For heating combustible medium
13.23 Electrical heater X − − − − − X such as fuel oil and lubricating
oil
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13.24 Explosion-proof motor X − − X O − X
Other explosion-proof
electrical equipment
13.25 − X − X − − X
(including switch and
joint box, light, etc.)
13.26 Engine telegraph − X − X − − X
Sound-powered
13.27 − X − X − − X
telephone
13.28 Engineer‘s alarm system X − − X O − X
Automatic start device of
13.29 X − − − − − X
generators
Combined visual and
13.30 X − − − − − X
audible alarm panel (box)
14 Automatic equipment
Propulsion machinery
14.1 X − − X O − X
control system
Engine room monitoring
14.2 X − − X O − X
and alarm system
For level measuring outside
14.3 Level measuring system X − − X O − X
cargo tank
Pressure, temperature,
14.4 level measuring alarm X − − X O − X Applicable to cargo tank
system
Valve remote control
14.5 X − − X O − X
system
Dynamic positioning
14.6 X − − X O − X
control system
Symbols:
1) C – Marine Products Certificate; E – Equivalent document; W – Manufacturer‘s document; X – Applicable; O – Optional.
2) DA – Design approval; TA-B – Type approval B; TA-A – Type approval A; WA – Works approval.
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Appendix 1B
LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATUTORY MARINE PRODUCTS
Plan
1 Life-saving appliances
1.1 Lifebuoy X − − X O − X
Including:
(a) for life boat and rescue
Position-indicating lamp
1.2 − X − X − − X boat;
for life-saving appliances
(b) for lifebuoy;
(c) for lifejacket
Spontaneous distress flare
1.3 − X − X − − X
of lifebuoy
1.4 Lifejacket X − − X O − X
Immersion suit,
1.5 X − − X O − X
anti-exposure suit
1.6 Thermal protective aid − X − X − − X
Including:
(a) rocket parachute flare;
1.7 Visual signal − X − X − − X
(b) hand flare;
(c) buoyant smoke signal
1.8 Line-throwing appliance − X − X − − X
1.9 Life rafts X − − X O − X
1.10 Life boats X − − X O − X
1.11 Rescue boats X − − X O − X
1.12 Lowering apparatus X − − X O − X
Marine evacuation
1.13 X − − X O − X
system
Effective means for recovering
the survival from water surface
Rescue equipment for
1.14 X − − X O − X and transferring them from
person falling into water
rescue equipment or life boat to
the ship
1.15 Embarkation ladder X − − − − − X
1.16 Public address system X − − X O − X
General emergency alarm
1.17 X − − X O − X
system
Pollution prevention at
2
sea
Oil content of effluent not
2.1 Oil-filtering equipment X − − X O − X
exceeding 15 ppm
Oil/water interface
2.2 X − − X O − X
detector
Existing oil-filtering
equipment (additional Oil content of effluent not
2.3 X − − X O − X
treatment equipment in exceeding 15 ppm
MEPC.60(33))
Oil discharge monitoring
2.4 X − − X O − X For oil tanker
and control system
2.5 Sewage treatment plant X − − X O − X
2.6 Incinerator X − − X O − X
Nitrogen oxide analyzer
(chemical luminescent
detector (CLD) type/ For direct measurement of
2.7 X − − X O − X
heating chemical nitrogen oxide on board ship
luminescent detector
(HCLD) type)
2.8 Exhaust cleaning system X − − X O − X
Equipment reducing NOx
2.9 emission on board by X − − X O − X
other equivalent method
Equipment limiting SOx
2.10 emission by other X − − X O − X
technology
2.11 NOx emission of diesel X − − X O − X EIAPP certificate
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Plan
engines of over 130 kW
Ballast water
2.12 X − − X O − X
management equipment
Crude oil washing
2.13 X − − X O − X
machine
Comminuting and
2.14 X − − X O − X
disinfecting system
Devices for processing
2.15 and recording after X − − X O − X
discharge
Fire-resisting material,
3 structure and fire-fighting
equipment
3.1 Deck covering − X − − − X −
3.2 Non-combustible material − X − − − X −
Including:
(a) decoration sheet;
(b) paint;
(c) floor;
Low flame spread
3.3 − X − − − X − (d)insulation for cooling piping
material
fittings;
(e) adhesives for classes “A”,
“B” and “C” division;
(f) combustible duct
Applicable to spaces of
Vertical-mounted textile passenger ships with
3.4 − X − − − X −
and film requirements for limited fire
hazard
passenger ships with
3.5 Soft cushion furniture − X − − − X −
requirements for limited fire
hazard
passenger ships with
3.6 Bedding − X − − − X −
requirements for limited fire
hazard
Classes A, B and F fire
3.7 − X − X − − X
division
Class A fire window/side
3.8 X − − X O − X
scuttle
Including:
(a) cable penetration;
(b) penetration such as pipe,
duct and port (penetration
Class A division piping is composed of steel
3.9 − X − X − − X
penetration with thickness of 3 mm and
over and length not less than
900 mm or equivalent material,
certificate is not necessary is
there is no opening)
3.10 Fire door X − − X O − X
3.11 Fire door control device X − − X O − X
3.12 Fire damper X − − X O − X
Flame-retarding material
3.13 for furniture on high − X − − − X −
speed craft
Flame-retarding material
3.14 − X − − − X − Except for furniture
for high speed craft
Fire division of high
3.15 − X − X − − X
speed craft
Including:
Fire division penetration (a) cable penetration;
3.16 − X − X − − X
of high speed craft (b) penetration such as pipe,
duct and port
3.17 Flame arrester X − − X O − X
1-68
1-68
Plan
Including high speed venting
3.18 Pressure vacuum valve X − − X O − X
valve and breathing valve
3.19 Bulkhead gearing X − − − − − X
Fixed gas
3.20 fire-extinguishing X − − X O − X
arrangement (CO2)
Fixed equivalent gas
For machinery space and cargo
pump tank
arrangement
Equivalent gas
fire-extinguishing
3.22 X − − X O − X For machinery space
arrangement (aerosol
system)
Fixed local water-based
For machinery space of
category A
arrangement
Fixed water-based
For ro-ro space and special
space
arrangement
Fixed high-expansion
For machinery space and cargo
3.25 foam fire-extinguishing X − − X O − X
pump tank protection
arrangement
Fixed medium-expansion
3.26 foam fire-extinguishing X − − X O − X For fixed deck system
arrangement
Fixed low-expansion
For machinery space and deck
3.27 foam fire-extinguishing X − − X O − X
protection
arrangement
Foam fire-extinguishing
3.28 − X − − − X −
medium
Chemical dry powder
arrangement
Fixed pressure water For a) cabin balcony; b)
3.30 spray fire-extinguishing X − − X O − X machinery space and cargo
arrangement pump tank
For accommodation space,
service space and control
3.31 Sprinkler arrangement X − − X O − X station (including fixed
sprinkler arrangement for high
speed craft)
Helicopter platform foam
arrangement
Fire-extinguishing
3.33 arrangement for deep-fat X − − X O − X
cooking equipment
Fixed fire-extinguishing
3.34 arrangement for gallery X − − X O − X
discharge duct
3.35 Inert gas system X − − X O − X
3.36 Portable foam applicator X − − X O − X
3.37 Portable fire extinguisher X − − X O − X
Trolley type fire
3.38 X − − X O − X
extinguisher
3.39 Water jet/spray nozzle − X − X − − X
3.40 Fire hoses − X − X − − X
Fireman’s protective
3.41 clothing (insulation − X − X − − X
clothing)
3.42 Lifeline − X − X − − X
Self-contained
3.43 compressed air breathing X − − X O − X
apparatus
1-69
1-69
Plan
Compressed air breathing
3.44 X − − X O − X
apparatus
Emergency escape
3.45 X − − X O − X
breathing device
Low location lighting
3.46 − X − X − − X
system
Equivalent low location
3.47 − X − X − − X
lighting system
Electrical safety lamp
For fireman’s outfit specified in
3.48 (explosion-proof − X − X − − X
Chapter 3 of FSS Code
electrical safety lamp)
Portable oxygen
3.49 concentration measuring X − − X O − X
device
Fixed oxygen analyzing
3.50 and gas detecting X − − X O − X
equipment
Fixed hydrocarbon gas
3.51 X − − X O − X
detection system
3.52 Smoke detection system X − − X O − X
Fixed fire detection and
3.53 X − − X O − X
alarm system
4 Navigational equipment
4.1 Magnetic compass X − − X O − X
4.2 Gyrocompass X − − X O − X
4.3 Propulsion indicator − X − X − − X
Side thrust, pitch and
4.4 operational mode − X − X − − X
indicator
4.5 Rudder indicator − X − X − − X
4.6 Propeller speed indicator − X − X − − X
4.7 Pitch indicator − X − X − − X
4.8 Rate-of-turn indicator − X − X − − X
Echo-sounding
4.9 X − − X O − X
equipment
Transmitting heading
4.10 X − − X O − X
device (THD)
Speed and distance
4.11 measuring equipment X − − X O − X
(SDME)
Heading control system
4.12 X − − X O − X
(HCS)
4.13 Track control system X − − X O − X
Integrated navigation
4.14 system (INS) − X − X − − X
Integrated bridge system

4.15 − X − X − − X
(IBS)
Voyage data recorder
4.16 X − − X O − X
(VDR)
Simplified voyage data
4.17 X − − X O − X
recorder (S-VDR)
Electronic chart display
and information system
4.18 (ECDIS) and backup X − − X O − X
equipment, raster chart
display system (RCDS)
Electronic positioning
4.19 X − − X O − X
equipment
9 GHz radar search and
4.20 rescue transponders X − − X O − X
(SART)
4.21 AIS SART equipment X − − X O − X
4.22 Automatic Identification X − − X O − X
1-70
1-70
Plan
System (AIS)
4.23 Radar equipment X − − X O − X
Radar equipment with
4.24 X − − X O − X
chart option
Radar reflector—passive
4.25 − X − X − − X
type
4.26 Radar target intensifier − X − X − − X
Searchlight for high
4.27 − X − X − − X
speed craft
Night-vision unit for high
4.28 − X − X − − X
speed craft
4.29 Daylight signaling lamp X − − X O − X
Bridge navigational
4.30 watch alarm system − X − X − − X
(BNWAS)
4.31 Sound reception system X − − X O − X
Long-range identification
4.32 and tracking system X − − X O − X
(LRIT)
Ship’s electronic
4.33 clinometer (navigation X − − X O − X
bridge)
4.34 Pilot ladder X − − − − − X
Pilot’s accommodation
4.35 X − − − − − X
ladder
Radio communication
5
equipment
VHF radio installations
capable of voice
5.1 communication and X − − X O − X
digital selective calling
(DSC)
MF radio installations
capable of voice
5.2 communication and X − − X O − X
(DSC)
MF DSC watch-keeping
5.3 X − − X O − X
receiver
M/HF DSC
5.4 X − − X O − X
watch-keeping receiver
Narrow-band direct
printing telegraph
5.5 equipment receiving X − − X O − X
safety information to ship
by high frequency
VHF DSC watch-
5.6 X − − X O − X
keeping receiver
5.7 NAVTEX receiver X − − X O − X
Enhanced group call
5.8 X − − X O − X
receiver
406 MHz emergency
position-indicating radio
5.9 X − − X O − X
beacon
(COSPAS-SARSAT)
INMARSAT ship earth
5.10 X − − X O − X
station
MF/HF radio installation
capable of voice
communication narrow
5.11 X − − X O − X
band direct-printing
telegraph and digital
selective calling (DSC)
5.12 Portable survival craft X − − X O − X
1-71
1-71
Plan
two-way VHF
radiotelephone apparatus
VHF emergency
5.13 position-indicating radio X − − X O − X
beacon
5.14 Distress alarm panel X − − X O − X
5.15 Ship security alert system X − − X O − X
Aviation two-way VHF
5.16 X − − X O − X
Equipment required by
International Regulations
6
for Preventing Collisions
at Sea, 1972
6.1 Navigation light − X − X − − X
Navigation light control
6.2 X − − X O − X
panel
6.3 Whistle X − − X O − X
6.4 Control panel of whistles − X − X − − X
Audible signal equipment
6.5 − X − X − − X
(bell and gong)
7 SOLAS II-1 equipment
Water ingress detection
7.1 X − − X O − X
alarm system
Symbols:
1-72
1-72
Appendix 1C
LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES
Plan
Derrick system (including
1 X − − − − − X
derrick type crane)
2 Crane X − − − − − X
3 Engine room crane X − − − − − X
Submersible launching
4 X − − − − − X
arrangement
5 Lift X − − − − − X
5.1 Lift for passenger or crew X − − − − − X
Cargo and vehicle lift and
5.2 X − − − − − X
vehicle ramp
Symbols:
1-73
1-73
Appendix 2A
LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSED MARINE PRODUCT PARTS
Plan
Material
1 Metal material
1.1 Rolled steel
1.2 Aluminum alloy
Other non-ferrous metal
1.3
material
1.4 Steel wire rope
2 Non-metallic material
2.1 Resin
2.2 Reinforcement material
2.3 Fiber rope
Epoxy casting material for
2.4
seating
Synthetic (bearing)
2.5
material
2.6 Heat-insulating material
2.7 Cargo bearer
Cargo hold supporting
2.8
gaskets
3 Welding consumables
3.1 Electrode
3.2 Wire
3.3 Flux
4 Corrosion resistant means
4.1 Shop primer
Coating below ship’s
4.2
waterline
Paint above ship’s
4.3
waterline
4.4 Ship tank coating
4.5 Sacrificial anode
4.6 Cathodic protection system
Hull
5 Hull structure equipment
Stem, stern post, rudder
5.1 horn and propeller shaft
bracket
5.2 Hatch cover
.1 Rolled steel X − − − − X −
5.3 Side scuttle and window −
.1 Window glass − X − − − X −
Bow, stern and gangway
5.4
doors
.2 Hydraulic cylinder X − − − − − X
.3 Hydraulic power unit X − − − − − X
Electrical control,
.4 indication and alarm X − − − − − X
box/panel
5.5 Watertight door
Electrical control,
.4 indication and alarm X − − − − − X
box/panel
Portable means of access
5.6
for inspections
5.7 Container securing
1-74
1-74
Plan
arrangements
For details, see Appendix 1,
.1 Forging − X − − − X − Chapter 7, PART TWO of
the Rules
For details, see Appendix 1,
.2 Casting − X − − − X − Chapter 7, PART TWO of
the Rules
5.8 Loading computer
6 Outfitting
6.1 Rudder blade
.1 Casting X − − − − X X1
.2 Steel plate X − − − − X −
6.2 Rudder stock and pintle
.1 Forging X − − − − X X1
6.3 Rudder bearing
.1 Casting X − − − − X X1
Rudder stock connecting
6.4
bolt
Parts material is subject to
For single point mooring inspection and certification
6.5
arrangement according to rules
requirements
Parts material is subject to
For emergency towing inspection and certification
6.6
arrangement according to rule
requirements
6.7 Towing hook
.1 Forging and casting X − − − − X X1
6.8 Towing winch
.1 Hydraulic cylinder X − − − − − X For brake
.3 Hydraulic motor X − − − − − X
.4 Electrical control box X − − − − − X
.5 Motors (50 kW and over) X − − X O − X
.6 Motors (below 50 kW) − X − X − − X
6.9 Seats of high speed craft
6.10 Embarkation ladder, ramp
Accommodation ladder
6.11
winch
Anchoring and mooring
7
equipment
7.1 Anchor chains and fitting
.1 Anchor chain steel bar X − − − − X −
.2 Casting/forging X − − − − X −
7.2 Anchors and accessory
.1 Anchor head X − − − − X X1
Anchor shank and anchor
.2 X − − − − X X1
pin
.3 Anchor shackle X − − − − X X1
2 Applicable to welding
anchor
7.3 Chain stopper
.1 Casting X2 − − − − X X1
.2 Forging X2 − − − − X X1
.3 Steel plate X2 − − − − X −
7.4 Cable clenches
7.5 Windlass
.4 Master controller X − − − − − X
.5 Hydraulic cylinder X − − − − − X For brake
1-75
1-75
Plan
.8 Cable lifter X2 − − − − X X1
.9 Main shaft (forging) X − − − − X X1
If used as an alternative for
7.6 Mooring winch and capstan windlass, see relevant
requirements for windlass
Winch or capstan for
7.7
operation
Machinery (including machinery equipment of refrigerated vessels)
8 Pumps and piping
Bilge pump and bilge
8.1
injection pump
8.2 Ballast pump
Liquid cargo pump,
8.3 stripping pump and tank
cleaning pump
8.4 Fuel oil pump
Fuel oil injection valve
8.5
cooling pump
8.6 Lubricating oil pump
Fire pump (including
8.7
emergency fire pump)
8.8 Cooling water pump
8.9 Boiler feed pump
Boiler circulating water
8.10
pump
8.11 Hot oil circulating pump
8.12 Condensate pump
Pipes of more than 50 mm
in diameter for piping of
8.13 Classes I and II and fittings
(flange, bend and
three-way, etc.)
Pipes of 50 mm in diameter
and below for piping of
8.14 Classes I and II and fittings
(flange, bend and
three-way, etc.)
Pipes for piping of Class III
8.15 and fittings (flange, bend
Valves of 50 mm in
piping of Classes I and II,
8.16 valves of 300 mm in
piping of Class III; sea
valve
.1 Valve body − X − − − X X1
Valves of less than 50 mm
8.17 in diameter for piping of
Classes I and II
8.18 Plastic pipe
Flexible hose assembly, for
piping of Classes I and II or
8.19
more than 50 mm in
diameter
1-76
1-76
Plan
.1 Pipe end fittings − X − X − − −
Flexible hose assembly:
8.20 except for
above-mentioned
.1 Pipe end fittings − X − X − − −
8.21 Mechanical pipe joint
8.22 Corrugated expansion joint
8.23 Air pipe closing appliance
.1 Casting − X − − − X −
8.24 Spark arrester
8.25 Sound damper
8.26 Filter
9 Boiler and pressure vessel
9.1 Boiler body
Not applicable to heat-
conducting oil furnace
.2 Steel pipe X2 − − − − X −
Not applicable to heat-
.3 End plate X − − − − X X1
conducting oil furnace
9.2 Boiler burner
.1 Flexible hose assembly X − − X O − X
.2 Motors (below 50 kW) - X − X − − X
9.3 Economizer −
.2 Steel pipe X − − − − X −
Steam heated steam
9.4
generator (over 0.35 MPa)
Thermal oil and thermal
water heating units (for
9.5
service of propulsion
machinery)
9.6 Safety valve
9.7 Boiler liquid meter
Classes I and II pressure
9.8
vessel
.3 End plate X − − − − X X1
.4 Safety valve X − − X O − X
9.9 Class III pressure vessel
.1 Steel plate − X − − − X2 −
.2 Steel pipe − X − − − X −
9.10 Heat exchanger
10 Machinery equipment
10.1 Steam turbine
.1 Rotor X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.2 Impeller X − − − − − X
.3 Shaft X − − − − − X
.4 Thimble X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.5 Blade X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.6 Teeth coupling X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.7 Cylinder and bolt X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.8 Diaphragm plate X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.9 Guide blade X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.10 Box body X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.11 Foundation X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
.12 Condenser X − − − − − X Inlet temperature >250℃
1-77
1-77
Plan
10.2 Gas turbine
Also applicable to small
.1 Shaft X − − − − − X
power
Turbine and blower Also applicable to small
.2 X − − − − − X
impeller power
.3 Blade X − − − − − X
.4 Guide blade X − − − − − X
.5 Turbine and blower shell X − − − − − X
.6 Combustion chamber X − − − − − X
.7 Coupling and bolt X − − − − − X
Gear transmission
.8 X − − − − − X
equipment
.9 Heat exchanger X − − − − − X
.10 Pipe X − − − − − X
10.3 Diesel engine (single)
C/E to be provided for steel
.1 Bedplate X − − − − X X1 plate and steel casting
material
.2 Entablature X − − − − X X1 plate and steel casting
material
.3 Crankcase safety valve − X − X − − X
C/E to be provided for
1 casting/forging material
.4 Piston head X − − − − X X
(cylinder diameter more than
400 mm)
.5 Cylinder case X − − − − X X1
casting material
.6 Crankshaft X − − − − X X1
casting/forging material
Crankshaft coupling flange casting/forging material
.7 X − − − − X X1
(not integral type) and bolt (cylinder diameter more than
400 mm)
.8 Piston rod X − − − − X X1
400 mm)
.9 Connecting rod X − − − − X X1
forging material
.10 Crosshead X − − − − X X1
400 mm)
.11 Cylinder cover X − − − − X X1
casting and forging material
C/E to be provided for blank
.12 Tie rod X − − − − X X1
material
.13 Crosshead connecting bolt X − − − − X X1
material
Connecting rod upper/ C/E to be provided for blank
.14 X − − − − X X1
lower bolt material
.15 Main bearing bolt X − − − − X X1
material
Foundation bolts of main C/E to be provided for blank
.16 X − − − − X X1
engines material
.17 Cylinder cover bolt X − − − − X X1
material
.18 Gear X − − − − X X1
400 mm)
1-78
1-78
Plan
.19 Resilient mounting X − − X O − X
Including fuel oil pipe and
.20 Fuel injection pipe X − − X O − X
hydraulic oil pipe
.21 Fuel injector − X − − − − X
.22 High pressure fuel pump X − − − − − X Applicable to hydraulic oil
1 Applicable to electric control
.23 Fuel injection control unit X − − − − − X
diesel engine
Applicable to electric control
Fuel oil common rail
.24 X − − − − − X1 diesel engine, C/E to be
arrangement
provided for forging material
.25 Hydraulic oil control unit X − − − − − X1
diesel engine
Hydraulic oil common rail
.26 X − − − − − X1 diesel engine, C/E to be
arrangement
provided for forging material
.27 Main starting valve X − − − − − X1
.28 Start air pipe X2 − − − − X X1
.29 Pipe of class III − X − − − X X
.30 X − − X O − X
more than 50 mm in
diameter
.31 except for − X − X − − X
above-mentioned
.32 Corrugated expansion joint − X − X − − X
.33 Engine-driven air bottle X − − − − − X
.34 Emergency blower X − − − − − X
.36 Motors (below 50 kW) − X − X - − X
.37 Air cooler X − X O O − X
.38 Supercharger X − X O O − X
.39 Oil mist detector − X − X − − X
Applicable to electronic
.40 Speed governor − X − X − − X
speed governor
Control and alarm box of Including safety alarm
.41 X − − X O − X
diesel engine system
.42 Electric control system X − − X O − X
diesel engine
10.4 Diesel engine (in batch)
Diesel engine of a cylinder
10.4.1 Diesel engine (in batch) diameter below 300 mm and
power not less than 300 kW
.1 Engine body X − − − − − X1
plate and casting material
.2 Crankshaft X − − − − − X1
.3 Connecting rod X − − − − − X1
forging material
.4 Cylinder case X − − − − − X1
.5 Fuel injection pipe − X − X − − X
hydraulic oil pipe
Including lubricating oil
.6 Heat exchanger X − X O O − X cooler, fuel oil cooler and air
cooler
Applicable to electronic
.8 Speed governor − X − X − − X
speed governor
.9 X − − X O − X
Diesel engine (in batch,
10.4.2
100 ≤ power < 300 kW)
.1 Engine body X − − − − − X1
casting material
1-79
1-79
Plan
.2 Crankshaft X − − − − − X1
.3 Connecting rod X − − − − − X1
forging material
.4 Fuel injection pipe − X − X − − X
hydraulic oil pipe
.6 X − − X O − X
Certification requirements
Diesel engine (in batch, for components and parts are
10.4.3
power < 100 kW) based on inspection plan
after approval
10.5 Air compressor
<0.7 MPa & 0.1 ~ 0.25 m3,
WA to be provided for W, ≥
.1 Air bottle O X − − − X X
0.7 MPa or ≥0.25 m3, C/E to
be provided
.2 Gas-oil separator X2 − − − − − X1
.3 X − − X O − X
more than 50 mm in
diameter
above-mentioned
.7 Diesel engine X − − X O − X
10.6 Oil separator
10.7 Fuel oil supply unit
.1 Heat exchanger X − X O O − X Including electric heater
<0.7 MPa & 0.1 ~ 0.25 m3,
.2 Pressure vessel O X − − − X X
0.7 MPa or ≥ 0.25 m3, C/E to
be provided
.3 Pump X − − X O − X
10.8 Fan
With class notation of cargo
10.9 Refrigerating plant
refrigeration
Heat exchanger
.1 (evaporator, condenser, X − − − − − X
intercooler)
<0.7 MPa & 0.1 ~ 0.25 m3,
.2 Pressure vessel O X − − − X X
0.7 MPa or ≥ 0.25 m3, C/E to
be provided
.3 Refrigerating compressor X − − − − − X
10.10 Hydraulic power plant
.1 piping of Classes I and II or X − − X O − X
more than 50 mm in
1-80
1-80
Plan
diameter
.2 − X − X − − X
except for the above
<0.7 MPa & 0.1 ~ 0.25 m3,
.3 Accumulator O X − − − X X
0.7 MPa or ≥ 0.25 m3, C/E to
be provided
Applicable to adjustable
pitch propeller, Z propulsion
arrangement, water jet
.4 Hydraulic pump X − − X O − X
propulsion arrangement,
gearbox, steering gear and
windlass
10.11 Cargo compressor
Sea water desalting
10.12
arrangement
.1 Pump X − − X O − X
10.13 Monitor, foam monitor
10.14 Steering gear
If the cylinder body is
.1 Hydraulic cylinder X − − − − − X casting, C/E is to be
provided for material
Applicable to casting/forging
.2 Rudder tiller X − − − − X X1
material
Cylinder body, end cover, Applicable to rotating blade
.3 X − − − − X X1
rotor type steering gear
.5 X − − X O − X
more than 50 mm in
diameter
above-mentioned
10.15 Fin stabilizer
.1 Fin X − − − − − X1
casting and steel plate
.2 Fin shaft X2 − − − − X X1
.3 Crosshead X2 − − − − X X1
Crosshead body steel
.4 X − − − − X X1
casting
Gear transmission
11
arrangement
Gearbox (100 kW and
11.1
above)
.1 Gear box body X − − − − X X1
casting material
.2 Gear X − − − − X X1
forging material
.3 Shaft X − − − − X X1
forging material
1-81
Plan
.4 Clutch (100 kW and above) X − − − − X X1
.5 Heat exchanger X − X O O − X
.6 Lubricating oil pump X − − X O − X
11.2 Gearbox (below 100 kW)
12 Shafting and propeller
12.1 Thrust shaft
12.2
bearing
Stern tube shaft, propeller
12.3
shaft
12.4 Stern tube
12.5 Stern tube sealing device
12.6 Stern tube bearing
.1 Casting/forging X − − − − X X1
12.7 Propeller
12.8 Adjustable pitch propeller
.1 Propeller hub X − − − − X X1
.2 Propeller blade X − − − − X X1
.3 Propeller blade bolt X − − − − X X1
.4 Crank disc X − − − − X X1
.5 Push and pull rod X − − − − X X1
Actuating hydraulic
.6 X − − − − X X1
cylinder
.7 Hydraulic power unit X − − − − - X
.8 Electrical control box X − − − − - X
.9 Hydraulic oil pipe X − − − − X X1
12.9 Z propulsion arrangement
.1 Propeller and blade bolt X − − − − X X1
Upper/lower box, column,
.2 X − − − − X X1
bedplate and well box
.3 Nozzle X − − − − − X1
Including power shaft,
.4 Shaft and gear X − − − − X X1 vertical spindle, propeller
shaft, gear shaft and gear
Coupling and connecting
.5 X − − − − X X1 Including universal coupling
bolt
12.10 Side thruster
.1 Propeller X − − − − X X1
.2 Nozzle X − − − − − X1
Water jet propulsion
12.11
arrangement
Pump case, guide blade, C/E to be provided for steel
.1 X − − − − − X1
rudder blade, rudder case plate material
.2 Impeller X − − − − X X
Including pump shaft, rudder
.3 Shaft X − − − − X X1 stock, rudder bearing and
rudder pin
Coupling and connecting
.4 X − − − − X X1
bolt
1-82
Plan
12.12 Other thrusters
12.13 Elastic coupling
12.14 Non-elastic coupling
12.15 Shafting connecting bolt
Steel adjustable packing
12.16
block
12.17 Vibration isolator
Electrical installations and automatic equipment
Generators (50 kVA and
13.1
over)
Applicable to generator of
2 which revolution axis driven
.1 Revolution axis X − − − − X −
by main engine is part of
propulsion shaft
13.2 Generators (below 50 kVA)
Applicable to generator of
2 which revolution axis driven
.1 Revolution axis X − − − − X −
by main engine is part of
propulsion shaft
Generating sets (50 kVA
13.3
and over)
.2 Generator X − − X O − X
13.4 Emergency generating sets
.2 Generator X − − X O − X
13.5 Motors (50 kW and over)
Applicable to propulsion
.1 Revolution axis X − − − − X X1
motor
13.6 Motors (below 50 kW)
Applicable to propulsion
.1 Revolution axis X − − − − X X1
motor
13.7 Main switchboard
Applicable to main switch
.1 Circuit breaker − X − X − − X
and branch switch
.2 Isolating switch − X − X − − X
Generator overload
.3 − X − X − − X
protective device
Automatic parallel
.4 operation arrangement of − X − X − − X
generating sets
.5 Power management system − X − X − − X
.6 Electric meter − X − X − − X
.7 Insulation monitor − X − X − − X
.8 Contactor − X − X − − X
.9 Relay − X − X − − X
.10 Fuse − X − X − − X
.11 Wire cable − X − − − X X
13.8 Emergency switchboard
Applicable to main switch
and branch switch
.5 Relay − X − X − − X
.6 Fuse − X − X − − X
1-83
Plan
13.9 Group starter panel
.1 Circuit breaker − X − X − − X Applicable to branch switch
.4 Relay − X − X − − X
.5 Fuse − X − X − − X
Charging and discharging
13.10
panel
.1 Charger X − − X O − X
.2 Circuit breaker − X − X − − X Applicable to branch switch
.5 Relay − X − X − − X
.6 Fuse − X − X − − X
Electrical control box
13.11 (associated with essential
equipment)
Applicable to protection
switch
.4 Relay − X − X − − X
.5 Fuse − X − X − − X
.6 Soft starter − X − X − − X
.7 Frequency converter − X − X − − X
.8 Master controller X − − − − − X
Power, control and
13.12 communication cables and
wires
Transformers (50 kVA and
13.13
over)
Transformers (below 50
13.14
kVA)
13.15 Battery
Power conversion devices
13.16 (charger, frequency
converter, etc.)
Uninterrupted Power
13.17
Supply (UPS)
Additional emergency
13.18
illumination equipment
13.19 Cable management system
.1 Cable winch X − − − − − X
Distribution panel for high
13.20 voltage shore power
connection
.1 Vacuum circuit breaker − X − X − − X
High voltage relay
.2 − X − X − − X
protective device
.5 Relay − X − X − − X
.6 Fuse − X − X − − X
Control panel for high
13.21 voltage shore power switch
in
1-84
Plan
.3 Relay − X − X − − X
.4 Fuse − X − X − − X
13.22 Lighting fitting
13.23 Electrical heater
.1 Control device X − − − − − X
13.24 Explosion-proof motor
Other explosion-proof
electrical equipment
13.25
(including switch and joint
box, light, etc.)
13.26 Engine telegraph
.1 Programmable controller − X − X − − X
13.27 Sound-powered telephone
13.28 Engineer‘s alarm system
Automatic start device of
13.29
generators
Combined visual and
13.30
audible alarm panel (box)
14 Automatic equipment
Propulsion machinery
14.1
control system
Engine room monitoring
14.2
and alarm system
.1 Computer − X − X3 − − X
.2 Display − X − X3 − − X
Uninterrupted Power
.3 − X − X3 − − X
Supply (UPS)
14.3 Level measuring system
Uninterrupted Power
.3 − X − X3 − − X
Supply (UPS)
.4 Sensor − X − X − − X
Pressure, temperature, level
14.4
measuring alarm system
Uninterrupted Power
.3 − X − X3 − − X
Supply (UPS)
.5 Sensor − X − X − − X
Valve remote control
14.5
system
Uninterrupted Power
.3 − X − X3 − − X
Supply (UPS)
Refer to 8.16 ~ 8.17 of
.6 Valve O X − X O − X
Appendix 1A
Dynamic positioning
14.6
control system
1-85
Plan
Uninterrupted Power
.3 − X − X3 − − X
Supply (UPS)
3
.4 Position reference system − X − X − − X
Vertical surface reference 3
.5 − X − X − − X
system
3
.6 Gyrocompass − X − X − − X
Wind velocity and direction 3
.7 − X − X − − X
gauge
Symbols:
1) C – Marine Products Certificate; E – Equivalent document; W – Manufacturer‘s document; X – Applicable; O – Optional;
2) DA – Design approval; TA-B – Type approval B; TA-A – Type approval A; WA – Works approval; PA – Plan approval;
3) X1: Inspection is to be carried out according to approved integral product/system (ship, product) drawing;
4) X2: If certification requirements for purchased parts can not be satisfied, inspection is to be carried out according to the
requirements of CCS rules;
5) X3: If certification requirements for purchased parts can not be satisfied, complete type test is to be carried out with
integral product.
General requirements:
1) Aluminum alloy plate, section, rivet and piston for manufacturing equipment are to meet relevant inspection requirements
in Chapter 8, PART ONE of CCS Rules for Materials and Welding.
2) In the Table, if parts with type approval requirements are manufactured by the equipment manufacturer and only for
products manufactured by the manufacturer, and product approval process can cover those parts, those parts may be
deemed as being approved by CCS. There is no need to issue individual approval certificate for those parts. If parts with
product certificate requirements are manufactured by the equipment manufacturer and only for products manufactured by
the manufacturer, inspection is to be carried out according to CCS requirements, and there is no need to issue individual
product certificate.
3) If parts requiring individual plan approval have been approved in equipment drawing, plan approval need not be carried
out again.
4) Material and parts only needing manufacturer’s certification are not detailed in the Table, for details, see the Guidelines.
5) WA in the Table means works approval by material manufacturer.
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Appendix 2B
LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATUTORY MARINE PRODUCT PARTS
Plan
1 Life-saving appliances
1.1 Lifebuoy
.1 Retroreflective material − X − X − − X
Position-indicating lamp for
1.2
life-saving appliances
Spontaneous distress flare of
1.3
lifebuoy
1.4 Lifejacket
Immersion suit, anti-
1.5
exposure suit
1.6 Thermal protective aid
1.7 Visual signal
1.8 Line-throwing appliance
1.9 Life rafts
Manufactured by life raft
plant approved by CCS and
.1 Main body adhesive cloth − X − X − − −
with glue-making capability,
TA to be provided with W
.2 Raft case X − − X O − −
May be replaced by radar
.3 Radar reflector − X − X − − X
responder
.4 Raft light − X − X − − X
.5 Thermal protective aid − X − X − − X
.6 Life-saving provisions − X − X − − −
Manual reverse osmosis sea
.7 − X − X − − X
water desalination device
Free floating equipment
.8 X − − X O − X
(static pressure relief device)
.9 Relieving gear X − − X O − X
.11 Rocket parachute flare − X − X − − X
.12 Hand flare − X − X − − X
.13 Buoyant smoke signal − X − X − − X
Inflatable life-saving
.14 − X − X − − X
appliance charging system
.15 Charging steel bottle X − − − − X X
1.10 Life boats
.1 Lifeboat engine X − − X O − −
.2 Air bottle X − − − − X X
May be replaced by radar
.3 Lifeboat radar reflector − X − X − − X
responder
.4 Searchlight for lifeboat − X − X − − X
.5 Compass for lifeboat − X − X − − X
.7 Battery − X − X − − X
.8 Relieving gear X - − X O − X
.9 Portable fire-extinguisher − X − X − − X
.11 Resin − X − − − X −
Fiber-reinforced material for
.12 − X − − − X −
hull structure
.13 Rocket parachute flare − X − X − − X
.14 Hand flare − X − X − − X
.15 Buoyant smoke signal − X − X − − X
.16 Life-saving provisions − X − X − − −
Manual reverse osmosis sea
.17 − X − X − − X
water desalination device
1.11 Rescue boats
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1-87
Plan
.1 Rescue boat engine X − − X O − X
.2 Rescue boat radar reflector − X − X − − X
.3 Searchlight for rescue boat − X − X − − X
.4 Compass for rescue boat − X − X − − X
.6 Battery − X − X − − X
.7 Relieving gear X − − X O − X
.8 Portable fire-extinguisher − X − X − − X
.10 Resin − X − − − X −
Fiber-reinforced material for
.11 − X − − − X −
hull structure
Watertight VHF radio
.12 X − − X O − X
communication equipment
1.12 Lowering apparatus
.1 Boat davit X − − X O − X1
.2 Wire rope X − − − − X −
Refer to paragraph 1.2.1(5),
1 Chapter 1 of Rules for
.3 Moving parts X − − − − X X
Lifting Appliances of Ships
and Offshore Installations
Material is to be purchased
.4 Lifting hook X − − X O − X1
from approved factory
.5 Release hook X − − X O − X1
.6 Winch X − − X O − X1
.7 Hydraulic cylinder X − − − − − X1
.8 Hydraulic power unit X − − − − − X1
.9 Accumulator X − − − − X X
.12 Electrical control box X − − − − − X1
1.13 Marine evacuation system
Refer to requirements for
.1 Main body adhesive cloth − X − X − − −
life raft
.2 Vessel X − − X O − −
Free floating equipment
.3 X − − X O − X
(static pressure relief device)
.4 Charging steel bottle X − − − − X X
Rescue equipment for
1.14
person falling into water
1.15 Embarkation ladder
1.16 Public address system
General emergency alarm
1.17
system
2 Pollution prevention at sea
2.1 Oil-filtering equipment
.1 Pump X − − X O − −
The first product is to be
subject to type test
.4 15 ppm alarm
2.2 Oil/water interface detector
Existing oil-filtering
equipment (additional
treatment equipment in
2.3
resolution MEPC.60(33))
(oil content of effluent not
exceeding 15 ppm)
Oil discharge monitoring
2.4
and control system
.2 Oil content meter X − − X O − X
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1-88
Plan
2.5 Sewage treatment plant
Pump (discharge pump,
disintegrating pump,
.1 X − − X O − X
circulating pump and air
pump)
2.6 Incinerator
.2 Fan X − − − − − X
Nitrogen oxide analyzer
(chemical luminescent
2.7 detector (CLD) type/ heating
chemical luminescent
detector (HCLD) type)
2.8 Exhaust cleaning system
.1 Exhaust pipe − X − − − X − Piping of Class III
Piping of Classes I, II and
.2 Valve X − − X O − X
III over 300 mm
Pump (sea water pump and
.3 X − − X O − X
fresh water pump)
Water treatment system
.4 X − − − − − X
(scrubber)
.5 Induced-draft fan/blower X − − − − − X
Equipment reducing NOx
2.9 emission on board by other
equivalent method
Equipment limiting SOx
2.10 emission by other
technology
2.10. Selective catalysis reducing
1 system
Refer to the requirements of
.1 Exhaust pipe O X − − − X X paragraphs 8.13~8.15 of
Appendix 1
Valve of diameter not less
than 300 mm
.3 SCR reactor installation X − − X O − X
.4 Induced-draft fan/ blower X − − − − − X
NOx emission of diesel
2.11
engines of over 130 kW
Ballast water management
2.12
equipment
.1 Ballast pump X − − X O − X
Valve of diameter not less
than 300 mm
Fire-resisting material,
3 structure and fire- fighting
equipment
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1-89
Plan
3.1 Deck covering
3.2 Non-combustible material
3.3 Low flame spread material
Vertical-mounted textile and
3.4
film
3.5 Soft cushion furniture
3.6 Bedding
Classes A, B and F fire
3.7
division
Class A fire window/side
3.8
scuttle
.1 Fireproof glass − X − − − X −
.2 Non-combustible material − X − − − X −
3.9 Class A division penetration
3.10 Fire door
.1 Non-combustible material − X − − − X −
.2 Low flame spread material − X − − − X −
.3 Door lock − X − X − − X
.4 Fireproof glass − X − − − X −
3.11 Fire door control device
.1 Flexible hose assembly − X − X − − X
3.12 Fire damper
Flame-retarding material for
3.13
furniture on high speed craft
Flame-retarding material for
3.14
high speed craft
Fire division of high speed
3.15
craft
Fire division penetration of
3.16
high speed craft
3.17 Flame arrester
3.18 Pressure vacuum valve
3.19 Bulkhead gearing
Fixed gas fire- extinguishing
3.20
arrangement (CO2)
.1 Cylinder X − − − − X X
.2 Afflux pipe − X − − − X −
Bottle head valve, selection
.3 X − − X O − X
valve (release valve)
.4 CO2 flexible hose assembly − X − X − − X
Fixed equivalent gas
3.21 fire-extinguishing
arrangement
.2 Afflux pipe − X − − − X −
Bottle head valve, selection
.3 X − − X O − X
valve (release valve)
.4 CO2 flexible hose assembly − X − X − − X
Equivalent gas fire-
3.22 extinguishing arrangement
(aerosol system)
Fixed local water-based
arrangement
.1 Injector head X − − X − − X
.2 Water pump X − − X O − X
Fixed water-based fire-
extinguishing arrangement
3.24
(equivalent to IMO
resolution A.123(V))
1-90
1-90
Plan
.1 Injector head X − − X − − X
High-expansion foam
arrangement
High-expansion foam
.1 − X − − − X −
fire-extinguishing medium
.2 Foam generator X − − X O − X
.3 Proportion mixer X − − − − − X
Fixed medium-expansion
3.26 foam fire-extinguishing
arrangement
Medium-expansion foam
.1 − X − − − X −
.2 Foam storage tank X − − − − X X
Foam applicator, foam
.4 X − − X O − X
monitor
Fixed low-expansion foam
arrangement
Low-expansion foam
.1 − X − − − X −
Foam applicator, foam
.4 X − − X O − X
monitor
Foam fire-extinguishing
3.28
medium
Chemical dry powder
arrangement
Dry powder
.1 X − − X O − X
applicator/monitor
.2 Dry powder storage tank X − − − − X X
Fixed pressure water spray
arrangement
.1 Injector head X − − X O − X
3.31 Sprinkler arrangement
.1 Injector head − X − X − − X
.2 Pressure tank X − − − − X X
Wet type alarm valve, rain
.3 − X − X − − X
valve
Helicopter platform foam
arrangement
Low-expansion foam
.1 − X − − − X −
.4 Foam monitor X − − X O − X
3.33 Fire-extinguishing
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1-91
Plan
arrangement for deep-fat
cooking equipment
Fixed fire-extinguishing
3.34 arrangement for gallery
discharge duct
3.35 Inert gas system
.1 Blower X − X O O − X
.2 Air compressor X − X O O − X
.3 Inert gas generator X − − X − − X
.4 Scrubber (cleaning device) X − − − − − X1
.5 Deck water seal X − − − − − X1
.6 Pressure vessel X − − − − X X
.7 Pump X − − X O − X
3.36 Portable foam applicator
Low-expansion foam
.1 − X − − − X −
Self-absorbing foam
.2 X − − X O − X
monitor
3.37 Portable fire extinguisher
Fire-extinguishing medium
.1 − X − − − X −
(foam, dry powder)
Trolley type fire
3.38
extinguisher
Fire-extinguishing medium
.1 − X − − − X −
(foam, dry powder)
3.39 Water jet/spray nozzle
3.40 Fire hoses
Fireman’s protective
3.41 clothing (insulation
clothing)
3.42 Lifeline
Self-contained compressed
3.43
air breathing apparatus
Compressed air breathing
3.44
apparatus
.1 Air compressor X − − − − − X
Emergency escape breathing
3.45
device
Low location lighting
3.46
system
Equivalent low location
3.47
lighting system
Electrical safety lamp
3.48 (explosion-proof electrical
safety lamp)
Portable oxygen
3.49 concentration measuring
device
Fixed oxygen analyzing and
3.50
gas detecting equipment
.1 Controller X − − X O − X
.2 Detector X − − X O − X
Fixed hydrocarbon gas
3.51
detection system
3.52 Smoke detection system
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1-92
Plan
Fixed fire detection and
3.53
alarm system
.3 Manual alarm button X − − X O − X
4 Navigational equipment
4.1 Magnetic compass
4.2 Gyrocompass
.1 Master compass X − − X O − X
.2 Heading repeater X − − X O − X
.3 Bearing repeater X − − X O − X
4.3 Propulsion indicator
Side thrust, pitch and
4.4
operational mode indicator
4.5 Rudder indicator
4.6 Propeller speed indicator
4.7 Pitch indicator
4.8 Rate-of-turn indicator
4.9 Echo-sounding equipment
Transmitting heading device
4.10
(THD)
Speed and distance
4.11 measuring equipment
(SDME)
4.12
(HCS)
4.13 Track control system
.1 X − − X O − X
(HCS)
Electronic chart display and
.2 information system X − − X O − X
(ECDIS)
Integrated navigation system
4.14
(INS)
Integrated bridge system
4.15
(IBS)
Voyage data recorder
4.16
(VDR)
.1 Final recording medium X − − X O − X
Simplified voyage data
4.17
recorder (S-VDR)
Electronic chart display and
information system
(ECDIS) and backup
4.18
equipment, raster chart
display system
(RCDS)
Electronic positioning
4.19
equipment
9 GHz radar search and
4.20
rescue transponders (SART)
4.21 AIS SART equipment
Automatic Identification
4.22
System (AIS)
4.23 Radar equipment
Radar equipment with chart
4.24
option
Radar reflector — passive
4.25
type
4.26 Radar target intensifier
4.27 Searchlight for high speed
1-93
1-93
Plan
craft
Night-vision unit for high
4.28
speed craft
4.29 Daylight signaling lamp
Bridge navigational watch
4.30
alarm system (BNWAS)
4.31 Sound reception system
Long-range identification
4.32
and tracking system (LRIT)
Ship’s electronic clinometer
4.33
(navigation bridge)
4.34 Pilot ladder
Pilot’s accommodation
4.35
ladder
.1 Winch X − − − − − X
.2 Wire rope X − − − − X −
Radio communication
5
equipment
VHF radio installations
capable of voice
5.1
communication and digital
MF radio installations
capable of voice
5.2
communication and digital
MF DSC watch-keeping
5.3
receiver
M/HF DSC watch-keeping
5.4
receiver
Narrow-band direct printing
telegraph equipment
5.5
receiving safety information
to ship by high frequency
VHF DSC watch-keeping
5.6
receiver
5.7 NAVTEX receiver
Enhanced group call
5.8
receiver
406 MHz emergency
5.9 position-indicating radio
beacon(COSPAS-SARSAT)
INMARSAT ship earth
5.10
station
MF/HF radio installation
capable of voice
communication narrow band
5.11
direct-printing telegraph and
(DSC)
Portable survival craft
5.12 two-way VHF
VHF emergency
5.13 position-indicating radio
beacon
5.14 Distress alarm panel
5.15 Ship security alert system
Aviation two-way VHF
5.16
Equipment required by
6
International Regulations for
1-94
Plan
Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972
6.1 Navigation light
Navigation light control
6.2
panel
6.3 Whistle
6.4 Whistle control panel
Audible signal equipment
6.5
(bell and gong)
7 SOLAS II-1 equipment
Water ingress detection
7.1
alarm system
Symbols:
3) X1: Inspection is to be carried out according to approved integral product/system (ship, product) drawing.
out again.
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Appendix 2C
LIST OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCE PARTS
Plan
Derrick system
1 (including derrick type
crane)
.1 Winch X2 − − − − − X1
1 Chapter 1 of CCS Rules for
Lifting Appliances of Ships and
.3 Rigging X − − − − X X1
.4 Wire rope X − − − − X −
Motors (50 kW and
.5 X − − X O − X
over)
2 Crane
.2 Steel pipe X2 − − − − X − Applicable to main structure
.3 Casting/forging X − − − − X X1
.4 Winch X2 − − − − − X1
.7 Wire rope X − − − − X −
Motors (50 kW and
.8 X − − X O − X
over)
.11 Luffing cylinder X − − − − − X1
.13 Hydraulic motor X2 − − − − − X
C/E to be provided for forging
.14 Rotating support X − − X O − X1
material
3 Engine room crane X − − − − − X
.1 Manual/electric gourd X − − − − − X
Submersible launching
4 X − − − − − X
arrangement
.1 Winch X2 − − − − − X1
.4 Wire rope X − − − − X −
Motors (50 kW and
.5 X − − X O − X
over)
5 Lift
Lift for passenger or
5.1
crew
.1 Safety clamp − X X − − − X1
.2 Speed-limiting device − X X − − − X1
.3 Wire rope and rigging − X - − − − X1
.4 Buffer − X X − − − X1
Electrical control The first product is to be subject
.5 X − − − − − X1
system to type test
.6 Actuating device − X X − − − X1 Including winch and brake
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1-96
Plan
.7 Door lock − X X − − − X1
.8 Motor − X − X − − X1
Cargo and vehicle lift
5.2
and vehicle ramp
For certification requirements
.3 Hydraulic power unit X − − − − − X for motors, refer to Appendix
2A
Symbols:
3) X1: Inspection is to be carried out according to approved integral product/system (ship, product) drawing;
4) X2: If certification requirements for purchased parts can not be satisfied, inspection is to be carried out according to the
requirements of CCS rules.
out again.
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Appendix 3
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS NOTATIONS FOR ASBESTOS-FREE PRODUCTS
1 General requirements
1.1 The asbestos-free certification is voluntary.
1.2 The asbestos-free certification may not supersede the related responsibilities of the applicant as the
subject of such responsibilities. The applicant is to arrange his production in accordance with the approved
list of suppliers and other approval documents, and he still needs to provide his Asbestos-Free Declaration.
1.3 Where the products, for which asbestos-free certification is requested, are subject to approval and
inspection under this Chapter, the asbestos-free certification is to be issued to such products only upon their
compliance with the relevant approval and inspection requirements. For the products which are not subject
to approval and inspection under this Chapter, the applicant may directly request the asbestos-free
certification.
2 Requirements for manufacturers

2.1 The applicant is to complete an application for certification and submit it together with the relevant
documents (see attachment to this Appendix) in duplicate to the local second-level Branch of CCS for
examination.
2.2 The manufacturer has the obligation and responsibility to ensure that materials containing asbestos
are prohibited for marine products.
2.3 The manufacturer is to establish an effective system for the management of suppliers in the scope of
approved products and arrange his production in accordance with the list of suppliers approved by CCS,
guaranteeing that each batch of products has no asbestos-containing components.
2.4 The manufacturer is to facilitate any necessary examination by CCS during certification to verify that
his production is in compliance with documents approved by CCS. When CCS has any doubt as to the
validity and consistency of the certification, the manufacturer is to be subject to an appropriate additional
examination.
2.5 Any change to be made to the nonmetallic parts of certified products is to be approved by CCS. If
deemed necessary by CCS, the CCS Surveyor is to witness the related tests and carry out an inspection, and
the results are to demonstrate that the conditions for certification are still met.
3 Certification
3.1 Issuance of the certification: The asbestos-free certificate valid for a period of not more than 5 years is
to be issued by CCS upon confirmation that the products to be certified are free of asbestos, based on
identification of the components of their nonmetallic raw materials/parts and sampling tests of their raw
materials/parts likely containing asbestos, according to documentation and information (asbestos-free
certification, test reports or production standards, etc.) provided by the manufacturer.
3.2 Renewal of the certification: A written application is to be submitted to CCS within 3 months before
the expiry date of the certification and CCS is to be informed of any change made to the design of the
products.
3.3 Change to the certification: Any change expected by the applicant to the scope of certification or to
the design and production technology of the products must be notified and an application for the change to
the certification be made to CCS for examination and approval or for renewal of the certification upon
verification by tests.
3.4 The manufacturer is to monitor changes made to the products and production process, and any change
related to the validity of the CCS asbestos-free certification is to be reported to CCS for evaluation. The
following cases will immediately result in invalidation of the certification:
(1) any change without approval by CCS is made to suppliers of nonmetallic raw materials/parts within the
period of validity of the certification;
(2) an additional examination is refused without proper justification, or the additional examination
adequately proves non-compliance of certified products with the certification;
(3) the certificate of type approval or the certificate of works approval of the products certified by CCS for
type approval or works approval is invalidated, suspended or canceled.
3.5 The products certified by CCS as asbestos-free marine products together with their manufacturers will
be entered into the Lists of Approved Marine Products and released publicly.
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Attachment
List of Documents to be Submitted for Certification
1. Written application for certification;

2. List of suppliers of all nonmetallic raw materials and parts of products to be certified;
3. Sampling plan for testing of products to be certified;
4. Product assembly graphs showing positions of nonmetallic raw materials and components, or a list of
components of parts, if any;
5. Supporting documents for exemption of materials and parts from sampling tests:
① recognized production standards showing chemical composition of materials and parts; or
② manufacturer’s asbestos-free declaration together with test report on asbestos-free raw materials and
parts issued by a third-party laboratory acceptable to CCS; or
③ CCS Asbestos-Free Certification for raw materials or parts;
6. CCS type/works approval certificate (for products under certification requirements of the lists in the
Rules);
7. Quality control plan for maintaining compliance of certified products with no-asbestos requirements;
8. Declaration of the manufacturer requesting certification of compliance of products with no-asbestos
requirements of SOLAS Convention.
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SURVEYS DURING CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 4 SURVEYS DURING CONSTRUCTION
4.1.1 Application for survey

4.1.1.1 When applying for surveys by CCS during construction of a ship, the applicant is to submit a
written application to the Headquarters or a local unit of CCS, prior to the commencement of construction.
4.1.2 Assessment of shipyard

4.1.2.1 When a shipyard for the first time applies for building a ship to be classed with CCS or a novel
ship to be classed with CCS, the Surveyor is to assess the production capacity of the shipyard, covering
locations and facilities of production, quality assurance system, competence of building personnel in
general and subcontractors, and to assess the fitness and effectiveness of the ship to be built.
4.1.3 Examination prior to commencement of construction

4.1.3.1 Prior to the commencement of construction, the Surveyor is to examine and confirm the
preparations of the shipyard for construction and surveys, e.g. plan of preparations for construction,
building/welding procedure, qualifications of welders/NDT personnel, list of certification requirements for
marine products, welding specifications, NDT diagrams, tightness testing diagrams, list of survey/test items,
relevant materials (including steel plates, welding consumables), manufacturing tolerance standards,
subcontractors (if applicable) and technical documents required before the commencement of construction,
such as drawings. Individual items, which will not affect the commencement of construction, may be
examined and confirmed before an appropriate stage of construction at the discretion of the Surveyor.
4.1.4 Check of other test/survey documents
4.1.4.1 The Surveyor is to review or confirm the relevant documents provided by the shipyard in
preparations for building the ship, such as documents of installing procedures of machinery, equipment and
systems (excluding reasonable alignment of shafting), documents and programmes for on-site inclining test,
mooring test and sea trial, etc.
4.1.4.2 The Surveyor is to confirm that the measurement and test equipment used for safety systems, etc.,
is furnished with valid certificates, and that both the operators of such equipment and company personnel
on whose service results the surveys are based have recognized qualification certificates or qualification
certificates approved by or acceptable to CCS.
Section 2 SURVEYS AND TESTS

4.2.1.1 The Surveyor is to carry out surveys according to approved plans (including comments) and
confirm the actions taken by the shipyard to implement the plans, and feed different opinions of the
shipyard on the implementation of approved plans and associated comments back to the plan approval
department in time.
4.2.1.2 The shipyard is to prepare, as required by the rules, lists of certified products for the ship intended
to be built, according to Appendices 1 to 3 of Chapter 3 of this PART and submit them to the attending
Surveyor for confirmation.
4.2.1.3 For ships contracted for construction on or after 1 January 2008, the hull survey during
construction is additionally to be in accordance with the requirements in Appendix 1 of this Chapter.
4.2.1.4 New installation of materials containing asbestos is to be prohibited for all ships as from 1
January 2011.
4.2.2 Survey and test items

4.2.2.1 Hull survey and test items
(1) The Surveyor is to confirm that hull structural materials (metals, castings, forgings, welding
consumables and nonmetallic materials), mooring and anchoring equipment and systems are furnished with
the certificates or documents required by the rules.
(2) The Surveyor is to inspect the hull structure and equipment to ensure that the materials, scantlings,
construction, arrangement and installation are in accordance with the approved plans, diagrams,
specifications, calculations and other technical documentation and that the workmanship is in all respects
satisfactory.
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(3) Where any scantling, material or poor material, building work, arrangement, procedure, device or
equipment is found to not comply with the approved plans, diagrams, specifications or calculations, the
Surveyor is to require rectification thereof.
(4) For the purpose of construction survey, the Surveyor is to control and inspect main stages, inspect
scantlings, and inspect welding quality and welding specifications of erection.
(5) Compartment structures are to be inspected to confirm integrity of hull structure. Construction
monitoring is to be conducted for critical structural areas.
(6) Compartment bulkheads, including transverse and longitudinal ones, are to be subject to structural test,
or leak test or hose test or an alternative test.
(7) Inspection and test of hatches and openings together with their closing means, including operation test
of remote controls.
(8) Inspection and test of fire protection, extinction and detection arrangements and their installation.
(9) Inspection and test of steering gear, anchoring and mooring equipment after installation, for which the
testing of the main steering gear and rudder stock and that of the auxiliary steering gear are to respectively
comply with the requirements of 13.1.5.2 and those of 13.1.5.3 of PART THREE of the Rules.
(10) Determination of rudder centreline, propulsion shafting centerline.
(11) Determination of ship’s main dimensions, load line marks, draft scale and other marks.
(12) Lightweight survey.
(13) Inclining test, including inspection of ship’s condition before testing and assessment after testing, is to
be attended.
(14) Inspection and test of items related to class notations, including confirming that the materials,
equipment, devices and systems as required by the rules are in accordance with the approved plans,
calculations and other technical documentation, that they are furnished with the certificates required by the
rules and that the workmanship is in all respects satisfactory.
(15) Mooring tests and sea trials are to be attended.
4.2.2.2 Machinery survey and test items
(1) The Surveyor is to confirm that the machineries, equipment, devices and systems as required by the
rules are all furnished with the products certificates or documents required by the rules.
(2) The Surveyor is to inspect the machineries, equipment, devices and systems to ensure that their
arrangement, installation and workmanship are in all respects in accordance with the approved plans,
diagrams, specifications, calculations and other technical documentation.
(3) Inspection and test of manufacturing and installation of piping, including strength test in workshop and
tightness test after installation on board the ship are to be attended.
(4) Inspection and performance test of machineries, equipment, devices and systems after installation, such
as main engines, propulsion shafting, propeller, gear boxes, generating sets, boilers, pressure vessels,
steering gear, windlasses, air compressors, heat exchangers, sea chests, scupper valves, etc.
(5) Performance test of pump and pipe systems, such as those of fuel oil, lubricating oil, cooling, heating,
bilge, ballasting, fire fighting, ventilating, measuring, venting, cargo oil, cleaning, inert gas.
(6) Inspection and performance test of control or remote control systems of main and auxiliary engines and
other auxiliary machinery and devices after installation.
(7) Inspection and performance test of remotely controlled means of closing, such as emergency closing
means of fuel oil tanks, closing of ventilation systems and openings and after their installation.
(8) Inspection and performance test of equipment, devices and systems required by class notations after
installation.
(10) The arrangement of fire pumps and fire mains are to be inspected and separate operation of each fire
pump (including emergency fire pumps) is to be checked for ensuring necessary pressure for fire mains in
any place of the ship.
(11) Inspection of fixed fire-extinguishing systems, special arrangement of machinery and boiler spaces,
mechanical ventilation and exhaust fans, and operation of remotely controlled stop devices.
4.2.2.3 Survey and test items for electrical installations
(1) The Surveyor is to confirm that the electrical installations and systems as required by the rules are all
furnished with the products certificates or documents required by the rules.
(2) The Surveyor is to inspect the electrical installations such as generators, motors, cables, main and
emergency switchboards to ensure that their arrangement, installation and workmanship are in all respects
in accordance with the approved plans, diagrams, specifications, calculations and other technical
documentation.
(3) Inspection and test of the electrical installations such as generators, motors, cables, main and emergency
switchboards after installation.
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(4) Inspection and test of steering systems including emergency steering system.
(5) Inspection and test of internal communication systems and alarm systems on board.
(6) Inspection and test of the electrical installations after installation within dangerous zones (if any).
(7) Inspection and test of emergency power supply including temporary emergency power supply.
(8) Inspection and test of equipment, devices and systems required by class notations after installation, such
as mechanical automatic control systems and remote control systems ― control of main and auxiliary
engines, other auxiliary machinery and boilers, inspection and performance test of safety and alarm systems
and dynamic positioning systems.
4.2.3 The requirements for tests

4.2.3.1 The tightness tests of compartments are to be in accordance with the relevant requirements in
Section 3 of this Chapter.
4.2.3.2 Tightness test for machineries, boilers, pressure vessels and piping is to be carried out after
installation. The duration of test is in general to be not less than 5 min, with the test pressure as required in
PART THREE of the Rules.
4.2.3.3 Inclining test
(1) When construction is finished, each ship is to undergo an inclining test to determine the elements of its
stability, and the information thereon is to be provided to the master of the ship, which will enable him to
promptly assess with ease the stability of his ship in different service conditions. The conditions and
requirements for the inclining test and the assessment of test results are to comply with the requirements of
Chapter 1, PART TWO of the Rules, or the relevant provisions of IMO or the requirements of the
Administration of the flag State (if any).
(2) CCS may allow the inclining test of an individual cargo ship to be dispensed with, provided basic
stability data are available from the inclining test of a sister ship and it is shown to the satisfaction of the
Administration that reliable stability information for the exempted ship can be obtained from such basic
data. The ship is to be inclined whenever, in comparison with the data derived from the sister ship, a
deviation from the lightship displacement exceeding 1% for ships of 160 m or more in length and 2% for
ships of 50 m or less in length and as determined by linear interpolation for intermediate lengths or a
deviation from the lightship longitudinal centre of gravity exceeding 0.5% of Ls is found.
Note: Length of the ship is the length as defined in Reg.3 of the Load Line Convention.
Ls is the subdivision length of the ship as defined in Reg. II-1/2.1 of 1974 SOLAS.
(3) CCS may allow the inclining test of an individual ship or class of ships especially designed for the
carriage of liquids or ore in bulk to be dispensed with, subject to agreement by the flag State Administration,
when reference to existing data for similar ships clearly indicates that, due to the ship’s proportions and
arrangements, more than sufficient metacentric height will be available in all probable loading conditions.
Section 3 TIGHTNESS TESTING OF COMPARTMENTS

4.3.1.1 The requirements in this Section apply to the following compartments and structures:
(1) gravity tanks①;
(2) watertight or weathertight structures.
4.3.1.2 The purpose of these tests is to confirm the watertightness of tanks and watertight boundaries, the
structural adequacy of tanks and weathertightness of structures/shipboard outfitting for ships under
construction and ships under major conversions or repairs②.
4.3.1.3 The testing of the cargo containment systems of liquefied gas carriers is to be in accordance with
standards acceptable to CCS.
4.3.1.4 Testing of structures not listed in Table 4.3.4.1 or 4.3.4.2 is to be specially considered.
4.3.2 Definitions
4.3.2.1 For the purpose of this Section:
(1) Structural test: A test to verify the structural adequacy of the construction of the tanks. This may be a
hydrostatic test or a hydropneumatic test.
① Gravity tanks mean tanks the vapor pressure of which is not more than 70 kPa.
② Major repairs mean repairs that affect the structural integrity.
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(2) Leak test: A test to verify the tightness of the boundary. Unless a specific test is indicated, this may be a
hydrostatic/hydropneumatic test, air test or hose test.
(3) Hydrostatic test (leak and structural): A test by filling the space with a liquid to a specified head.
(4) Hydropneumatic test (leak and structural): A test wherein the space is partially filled with liquid and air
pressure applied on top of the liquid surface.
(5) Hose test (leak): A test to verify the tightness of the joint by a jet of water.
(6) Air tests (leak): A test to verify the tightness by means of air pressure differential and leak detection
solution. It includes tank air tests and joint air tests, such as a compressed air test and vacuum box test.
(7) Compressed air fillet weld test (leak): An air test of a fillet welded tee joint with a leak indicating
solution applied on the fillet welds.
(8) Vacuum box test (leak): A box over a joint with leak indicating solution applied on the fillet or butt
welds. A vacuum is created inside the box to detect any leaks.
(9) Ultrasonic test (leak): A test to verify the tightness of a sealing by means of ultrasound.
(10) Penetration test (leak): A test to verify that no continuous leakages exist in the boundaries of a
compartment by the application of low surface tension liquids.
4.3.3 Testing procedures

4.3.3.1 General requirements
(1) Tests are to be carried out in the presence of the Surveyor at a stage sufficiently close to the completion
of the work with all hatches, doors, windows, etc., installed and all penetrations including pipe connections
fitted, and before any ceiling and cement work is applied over the joints. Specific test requirements are
given in 4.3.4 and Table 4.3.4.1. For the timing of application of coating and the provisions for safe access
to joints, see 4.3.5, 4.3.6 and Table 4.3.4.3.
4.3.3.2 Structural test procedures
(1) Type and time of test
① Where a structural test is specified in Table 4.3.4.1 or Table 4.3.4.2, a hydrostatic test in accordance
with 4.3.4.1 will be acceptable. Where practical limitations (strength of building berth, density of
liquid, etc.) prevent the performance of a hydrostatic test, a hydropneumatic test in accordance with
4.3.4.2 may be accepted as an equivalent method.
② Provided the results of a leak test are confirmed satisfactory, a hydrostatic test for confirmation of
structural adequacy may be carried out while the ship is afloat.
(2) Number of structural tests
① A structural test is to be carried out for at least one tank of the same construction (i.e. tanks of the
same structural design and configuration and same general workmanship as determined by the
attending Surveyor) on each ship provided all subsequent tanks are tested for leaks by an air test.
However, where structural adequacy of a tank was verified by structural testing required in Table
4.3.4.1, the subsequent ships in the series (i.e. sister ships built in the same shipyard) may be
exempted from such testing for other tanks which have the structural similarity to the tested tank,
provided that the watertightness in all boundaries of exempted tanks are verified by leak tests and
thorough inspection. For sister ships built several years after the last ship of the series, such
exemption may be reconsidered. In any case, structural testing is to be carried out for at least one
tank for each ship in order to verify structural fabrication adequacy.
② For watertight boundaries of spaces other than tanks (excluding chain lockers), structural testing
may be exempted, provided that the watertightness in all boundaries of exempted spaces are verified
by leak tests and thorough inspection.
③ These subsequent tanks may require structural testing where necessary after the structural testing of
the first tank.
④ Tanks for structural test are to be selected so that all representative structural members are tested for
the expected tension and compression.
4.3.3.3 Leak test procedures
(1) For the leak test specified in Table 4.3.4.1, hose test, tank air test, compressed air fillet weld test,
vacuum box test in accordance with 4.4.4.3 to 4.4.4.6, or their combination will be acceptable. A
hydrostatic or hydropneumatic test may also be accepted as the leak test provided 4.3.5 and 4.3.6 are
complied with. A hose test will also be acceptable for the locations as specified in Table 4.3.4.1 with note 3.
(2) A joint air test may be carried out in the block stage provided all work on the block that may affect the
tightness of the joint is completed before the test. See also 4.3.5.1 for the application of final coating and
4.3.6 for safe access to the joint and Table 4.3.4.3.
4.3.4 Testing requirements
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4.3.4.1 Hydrostatic test

(1) Unless other liquid is approved, the hydrostatic test is to consist of filling the space by fresh water or
seawater, whichever is appropriate for testing of the space, to the level specified in Table 4.3.4.1 or Table
4.3.4.2.
Test Requirements for Tanks and Boundaries Table 4.3.4.1
No. Tank or boundary to be tested Test type Test head or pressure Remark
The greater of
· top of the overflow,
1 Double bottom tanks*4 Leak & structural*1
· to 2.4 m above top of tank*2, or
· to bulkhead deck
2 Double bottom voids*5 See SOLAS regulation II-1/11*9
The greater of
3 Double side tanks Leak & structural*1
· to 2.4 m above top of tank*2, or
· to bulkhead deck
4 Double side voids See SOLAS regulation II-1/11*9
The greater of
Deep tanks other than those
5 Leak & structural*1 · top of the overflow, or
listed elsewhere in this table
· to 2.4 m above top of tank*2
The greater of
6 Cargo oil tanks Leak & structural*1 · to 2.4 m above top of tank*2, or
· to top of tank *2 plus setting of any
pressure relief valve
The greater of
7 Ballast hold of bulk carriers Leak & structural*1 · top of the overflow, or
· top of cargo hatch coaming
After peak to be
The greater of
tested after
8 Peak tanks Leak & structural*1 · top of the overflow, or
installation of stern
tube
a. Fore peak voids See SOLAS regulation II-1/11*9
After peak to be
9 tested after
b. Aft peak voids Leak See 4.3.4.4 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable
installation of stern
tube
10 Cofferdams Leak See 4.3.4.4 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable
a. Watertight bulkheads Leak See 4.3.4.3 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable*7
11
b. Superstructure end bulkhead Leak See 4.3.4.3 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable
Watertight doors below
12 Leak*6, 8 See 4.3.4.3 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable
freeboard or bulkhead deck
13 Double plate rudder blade Leak See 4.3.4.4 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable
14 Shaft tunnel clear of deep tanks Leak*3 See 4.3.4.3 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable
15 Shell doors Leak*3 See 4.3.4.3 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable
Hatch covers
Weathertight hatch covers and *3, 8 closed by
16 Leak See 4.3.4.3 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable
closing appliances tarpaulins and
battens excluded
In addition to
Dual purpose tank/dry cargo
17 Leak*3, 8 See 4.3.4.3 ~ 4.3.4.6, as applicable structural test in
hatch cove
item 6 or 7
18 Chain locker Leak & structural Top of chain pipe
The greater of
19 Independent tanks Leak & structural*1 · top of the overflow, or
· to 0.9 m above top of tank
The greater of
20 Ballast ducts Leak & structural*1 · ballast pump maximum pressure, or
· setting of any pressure relief valve
Notes:
*1 Subject to agreement of the Administration of the flag State, structural test is to be carried out for at least one tank of the
same construction (i.e. same design and same workmanship) on each ship provided all subsequent tanks are tested for
leaks by an air test. However, where structural adequacy of a tank was verified by structural testing, the subsequent ships
in the series (i.e. sister ships built in the same shipyard) may be exempted from such testing for other tanks which have
the structural similarity to the tested tank, provided that the watertightness in all boundaries of exempted tanks are
verified by leak tests and thorough inspection is carried out. In any case, structural testing is to be carried out for at least
one tank for each ship in order to verify structural fabrication adequacy (see 4.3.3.2(1)).
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*2 Top of tank is deck forming the top of the tank excluding any hatchways.
*3 Hose test may be accepted as a medium of the test (see 4.3.2.1).
*4 Including tanks arranged in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS regulation II-1/9.4
*5 Including duct keels and dry compartments arranged in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS regulation II-1/9.4
*6 Where watertightness of watertight doors has not been confirmed by prototype test, testing by filling watertight spaces
with water is to be carried out. See SOLAS regulation II-1/16.2 and MSC/Circ.1176.
*7 Where a hose test is not practicable, other testing methods listed in 4.3.4.7 ~ 4.3.4.9 may be applicable subject to
adequacy of such testing methods being verified. See SOLAS regulation II-1/11.1.
*8 As an alternative to the hose testing, other testing methods listed in 4.3.4.7 ~ 4.3.4.9 may be applicable subject to the
adequacy of such testing methods being verified. See SOLAS regulation II-1/11.1.
*9 Subject to agreement of the Administration of the flag State, the hydrostatic test may be omitted where the
watertightness of all boundaries of compartments or tanks is verified by appropriate tests and the structural strength of
the boundaries is guaranteed.
Additional Test Requirements for Special Service Ships/Tanks Table 4.3.4.2
Structures to be
No. Type of ship/tank Test type Test head or pressure Remarks
tested
Cargo See also Table
Liquefied gas
1 containment See 4.3.4.1 See 4.3.4.1 4.3.4.1 for other
carrier
systems tanks and boundaries
The greater of
2 Edible liquid tanks Independent tanks Leak & structural · top of the overflow, or
The greater of
Integral or · to 2.4 m above top of tank*1,
3 Chemical carrier independent Leak & structural or
cargo tanks · to top of tank*1 plus setting
of any pressure relief valve
Note:
*1 Top of tank is deck forming the top of the tank excluding any hatchways.
(2) In case a tank for cargoes with higher density is to be tested with fresh water or seawater, the testing
pressure height is to be specially considered.
4.3.4.2 Hydropneumatic test
(1) A hydropneumatic test where approved is to be such that the test condition in conjunction with the
approved liquid level and air pressure will simulate the actual loading as far as practicable. The
requirements and recommendations for tank air tests in 4.3.4.4 will also apply to the hydropneumatic test.
4.3.4.3 Hose test
(1) A hose test is to be carried out with the pressure in the hose nozzle maintained at least at 2×105 Pa
during the test. The nozzle is to have a minimum inside diameter of 12 mm and be at a distance to the joint
not exceeding 1.5 m.
(2) Where a hose test is not practical because of possible damage to machinery, electrical equipment
insulation or outfitting items, it may be replaced by a careful visual examination of welded connections,
supported where necessary by means such as a dye penetrant test or ultrasonic leak test or an equivalent.
4.3.4.4 Tank air test
(1) All boundary welds, erection joints and penetrations including pipe connections are to be examined in
accordance with the approved procedure and under a pressure differential above atmospheric pressure not
less than 0.15×105 Pa with a leak indication solution applied.
(2) It is recommended that the air pressure in the tank be raised to and maintained at about 0.20×105 Pa for
approximately one hour, with a minimum number of personnel around the tank, before being lowered to the
test pressure of 0.15×105 Pa.
(3) A U-tube with a height sufficient to hold a head of water corresponding to the required test pressure is
to be arranged. The cross sectional area of the U-tube is not to be less than that of the pipe supplying air to
the tank. In addition to the U-tube, a master gauge or other approved means to verify the pressure is to be
approved.
4.3.4.5 Compressed air fillet weld test
(1) In this air test, compressed air is injected from one end of a fillet welded joint and the pressure verified
at the other end of the joint by a pressure gauge on the opposite side. Pressure gauges are to be arranged so
that an air pressure of at least 0.15×105 Pa can be verified at each end of all passages within the portion
being tested.
Note: Where a leak test of partial penetration welding is required and the root face is sufficiently large (i.e. 6 ~ 8 mm), the
compressed air test is to be applied in the same manner as for a fillet weld.
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4.3.4.6 Vacuum box test

(1) A box (vacuum tester) with air connections, gauges and inspection window is placed over the joint with
leak indicator applied. The air within the box is removed by an ejector to create a vacuum of 0.20×105 ~
0.26×105 Pa inside the box.
4.3.4.7 Ultrasonic test
(1) An arrangement of an ultrasonic echoes transmitter placed inside of a compartment and a receiver
outside. A location where the sound is detectable by the receiver displays a leakage in the sealing of the
compartment.
4.3.4.8 Penetration test
(1) A test of butt welds by applying a low surface tension liquid to one side of a compartment boundary.
When no liquid is detected on the opposite side of the boundary after expiration of a definite time, the
verification of tightness of the compartments boundary can be assumed.
4.3.4.9 Other tests
(1) Other methods of testing may be considered by CCS upon submission of full particulars prior to
commencement of the testing.
4.3.5 Application of coating

4.3.5.1 Final coating
(1) For butt joints by automatic process, final coating may be applied anytime before completion of the leak
test of the space bounded by the joint.
(2) For all other joints, final coating is to be applied after the completion of the leak test of the joint. See
also Table 4.3.4.3.
(3) The Surveyor reserves the right to require a leak test prior to the application of the final coating over
automatic erection butt welds.
4.3.5.2 Temporary coating
(1) Any temporary coating which may conceal defects or leaks is to be applied at a time as specified for
final coating. This requirement does not apply to shop primer.
4.3.6 Safe access to joints

(1) For leak tests, a safe access to all joints under examination is to be provided. See also Table 4.3.4.3.
Application of Leak Test, Coating and Safe Access for Different Types of Welded Joints
Table 4.3.4.3
Coating*1 Safe Access*2
Type of welded joints Leak test Before leak After leak test &
Leak test Structural test
test before structural test
Automatic Not required Allowed Not applicable Not required Not required
Butt
Manual or semi-automatic Required Not allowed Allowed Required Not required
Boundary including
Fillet Required Not allowed Allowed Required Not required
penetrations
Notes:
*1 Coating refers to internal (tank/hold coating), where applied, and external (shell/deck) painting. It does not refer to shop
primer.
*2 Temporary means of access for verification of the leak test.
Section 4 DOCUMENTATION
4.4.1 Reports
4.4.1.1 The shipyard is to submit relevant inspection, testing, measuring reports and records to the
Surveyor and the owner.
4.4.1.2 The Surveyor is to attend the inspection and testing of the specified items, review the relevant
inspection, testing, measuring reports and records submitted by the shipyard, and then issue various survey
reports, records, data and relevant certificates for the ship’s hull and equipment, machinery, electrical
installations in the forms specified by the Headquarters of CCS and report this to the Headquarters.
4.4.1.3 The shipyard is to submit the as-built construction drawings referred to in 4.4.2.2 of this Section
to the Surveyor for confirming compliance with 4.4.2.1.
4.4.2 Documents and information
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4.4.2.1 The as-built construction documents, e.g. relevant drawings, diagrams and tables, specifications
and calculations are to be consistent with the actual condition of the ship.
4.4.2.2 At least one set of the following as-built construction drawings is to be maintained on board the
ship and by the shore-based management:
(1) Main plans
① General arrangement;
② Capacity plan;
③ Hydrostatic curves;
④ Loading Manual, where required.
(2) Hull structural plans
① Midship section;
② Scantling plan;
③ Decks;
④ Shell expansion;
⑤ Transverse bulkheads;
⑥ Rudder and rudder stock;
⑦ Cargo hatch covers, when applicable.
(3) Bilge ballast and cargo piping diagrams.
4.4.2.3 The following as-built construction documents and information are to be maintained on board the
ship and by the owner and/or the shore-based management:
(1) Technical information of the ship:
① Specifications, calculations, and relevant diagrams and tables;
② Operation manual, equipment instructions and other guidelines;
③ Stability information.
(2) Certificates of the ship and its equipment including installations and systems, classification certificates,
survey reports and records, and other specific certificates.
4.4.2.4 In general, the date of completion for construction surveys is to be recorded as that for
construction. The other important dates for the ship, e.g. the signing date of construction contract, the date
of commencement of construction, the date of the keel laid, the date of launching and the date of delivery
are also to be recorded.
4.4.2.5 Upon request by the owner, certain special purpose ships are to be additionally provided with the
certificates, information, reports and other technical documents required by an industry organization.
4.4.2.6 The documents and information stated in 4.4.2.2, 4.4.2.3, 4.4.2.4 (if any) above and subsequent
documents and information related to them are to be kept by all parties concerned, e.g. the ship, owner or
manager of the ship, for the lifetime of the ship.
4.4.2.7 CCS is to, at least during the period in which the ship is classed with CCS, maintain the drawings
and documentation referred to in 4.4.2.1, 4.4.2.2, 4.4.2.3 and 4.4.2.5 that are related to the classification
management of the ship.
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Appendix 1 HULL SURVEY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
1. Scope
1.1 The scope of this Appendix includes the following main aspects:
(1) examination of the parts of the ship covered by CCS rules and by applicable statutory regulations for
hull construction, to obtain appropriate evidence that they have been built in compliance with the
classification rules and regulations, taking account of the relevant approved drawings;
(2) appraisal of the manufacturing, construction, control and qualification procedures, including welding
consumables, weld procedures, weld connections and assemblies, with indication of relevant approval tests;
(3) witnessing inspections and tests as required in the classification rules used for ship construction
including materials, welding and assembling, specifying the items to be examined and/or tested and how
(e.g. by structural, hydropneumatic, hose or leak testing, non-destructive examination, verification of
geometry) and by whom.
1.2 Appraisal of material and equipment used for ship construction and their inspection at works is not
included in this Appendix. Details of requirements for hull and machinery steel forgings and castings and
for normal and higher strength hull structural steel are given in CCS Rules for Materials and Welding.
Acceptance of these items is verified through the survey process carried out at the manufacturer’s works
and the issuing of the appropriate certificates.
1.3 In addition to the above, for tankers and bulk carriers subject to SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-10 (Goal-based
ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers) (hereinafter referred to as “GBS ships①”), see
also Annex 2 to this Appendix.
2. Definitions②
2.1 For the purpose of this Appendix, the relevant terms are defined as follows:
(1) Hull structure: the following parts and/or structural members are covered:
① hull envelope including all internal and external structures;
② superstructures, deckhouses and casings;
③ welded foundations, e.g. main engine seatings;
④ hatch coamings, bulwarks;
⑤ all penetrations fitted or welded into bulkheads, decks and shell;
⑥ the fittings of all connections to decks, bulkheads and shell, such as air pipes and ship side valves –
all ILLC 1966, as amended, items;
⑦ welded attachments to shell and decks, e.g. crane pedestals, bitts and bollards, but only as regards
their interaction on the hull structure.
(2) Documents: reference to documents also includes electronic transmission or storage.
(3) Survey methods: survey methods which the Surveyor is directly involved in are patrol, review, witness,
defined respectively as follows:
① Patrol: the act of checking on an independent and unscheduled basis that the applicable processes,
activities and associated documentation of the shipbuilding functions identified in Table 1 continue
to conform with classification and statutory requirements;
② Review: the act of examining documents in order to determine traceability, identification and to
confirm that processes continue to conform with classification and statutory requirement;
③ Witness: the attendance at scheduled inspections in accordance with the agreed Inspection and Test
Plans to the extent necessary to check compliance with the survey requirements.
3. Application
3.1 This Appendix covers the survey of all new construction of steel ships intended for classification and
for international voyages.
3.2 This Appendix covers all statutory items, relevant to the hull structure and coating, i.e. Load Line and
SOLAS Safety Construction.
3.3 This Appendix does not cover the manufacture of equipment, fittings and appendages regardless
whether they are made inside or outside of the shipyard, examples being as follows. Evidence of
acceptance is to be provided by accompanying documentation from class Surveyor at manufacturer and
verified at the shipyard:
(1) hatch covers;
① The requirements for GBS ships in this PART will be implemented from 1 July 2016.
② Terminology for hull terms and hull survey terms can be found in IACS Recommendation No.82.
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(2) doors and ramps integral with the shell and bulkheads;
(3) rudders and rudder stock;
(4) all forgings and castings integral to the hull.
3.4 This Appendix applies to the installation into the ship, welding and testing of:
(1) the items listed in 3.3 above;
(2) equipment forming part of the watertight and weathertight integrity of the ship.
3.5 This Appendix applies to the hull structures constructed and coating applied at any of the following:
(1) shipbuilder’s facilities;
(2) sub-contractors at the shipbuilder’s facilities;
(3) sub-contractors at their own facilities or at other remote locations.
4. Qualification and monitoring of personnel

4.1 CCS Surveyors are to, through patrol, review and witness as defined in 2.1(3) of this Appendix, verify
that the ships are built using approved plans in accordance with the relevant rules and statutory
requirements. The Surveyors are to be qualified to be able to carry out the tasks.
4.2 CCS is to establish and implement relevant management procedures to ensure that the activities of the
Surveyors are monitored.
5. Survey of the hull structure

5.1 Table 1 provides a list of surveyable items for the hull structure and coating covered by this Appendix,
including:
(1) description of the shipbuilding functions;
(2) classification and statutory survey requirements;
(3) survey method required for classification;
(4) relevant classification rules, IACS and statutory requirement references;
(5) documentation to be available for the Surveyor during construction:
① the shipbuilder is to provide the Surveyors access to documentation required by classification, this
includes documentation retained by the shipbuilder or other third parties;
② the following documents are to be submitted to CCS for approval or examination for the specific
new construction:
a. plans and supporting documents;
b. examination and testing plans;
c. NDE plans;
d. welding consumable details;
e. welding procedure specifications;
f. welding plan or details;
g. welders’ qualification records;
h. NDE operators’ qualification records;
(6) documents to be inserted into the ship construction file. Refer to paragraph 10 for details;
(7) a list of specific activities which are relevant to the shipbuilding functions. This list is not exhaustive
and can be modified to reflect the construction facilities or specific ship type.
5.2 Evidence is also to be made available, as required, by the shipbuilder, to the surveyor whilst the
construction process proceeds to prove that the material and equipment supplied to the ship has been built
or manufactured under survey by CCS relevant to the classification rules and statutory requirements.
6. Review of the construction facility

6.1 CCS is to, by means of review, familiarize itself with the yard’s production facilities, management
processes, and safety for consideration in complying with the requirements of Table 1 prior to any
steelwork or construction taking place in the following circumstances:
(1) where CCS has none or no recent experience of the construction facilities – typically after a one year
lapse, or when significant new infrastructure has been added;
(2) where there has been a significant management or personnel re-structuring having an impact on the ship
construction process; or
(3) where the shipbuilder contracts to construct a ship of a different type or substantially different in design.
6.2 Review of the construction facility may be referred to Annex 1 “Shipyard Review Record”.
7. Newbuilding survey planning

7.1 Prior to commencement of surveys for any newbuilding project, CCS is to discuss with the
shipbuilder at a kickoff meeting the items listed in Table 1. The purpose of the meeting is to agree how the
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list of specific activities shown in Table 1 is to be addressed. If a surveyor has been nominated for a
specific newbuilding project, then the surveyor is to attend the kickoff meeting. The meeting is to:
(1) take into account the shipbuilders’ construction facilities and ship type;
(2) include the list of proposed subcontractors;
(3) the builder is is to agree to:
① undertake ad hoc investigations during construction as may be requested by CCS where areas of
concern arise and keep CCS advised of the progress of any investigation;
② whenever an investigation is undertaken, in principle, suspend relevant construction activities if
warranted by the severity of the problem;
(4) make a record of the meeting.
7.2 Attention is to be given to specific published Administration requirements and interpretations of
statutory requirements.
7.3 The shipyard is to advise CCS of any changes to the activities agreed at the kickoff meeting and these
are to be documented in the survey plan, e.g.:
(1) if the shipbuilder chooses to use or change sub-contractors, or;
(2) if the shipbuilder chooses to incorporate any modifications necessitated by changes in production or
inspection methods, rules and regulations, structural modifications, or;
(3) in the event where increased inspection requirements are deemed necessary as a result of a substantial
nonconformance or otherwise.
7.4 Shipbuilding quality standards for the hull structure during new construction are to be reviewed and
agreed during the kickoff meeting. Structural fabrication is to be carried out in accordance with Appendix 2
to this Chapter − Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard, or a recognized fabrication standard which has
been accepted by CCS prior to the commencement of fabrication/construction. The work is to be carried
out in accordance with the Rules and under survey by CCS.
7.5 The kickoff meeting may be attended by other parties (owner, Administrations, etc.) subject to
agreement by the shipbuilder.
7.6 In the event of series ship① production, the requirement for a kickoff meeting in paragraph 7.1 may
be waived for the second and subsequent ships provided that no changes to the specific activities agreed in
the kickoff meeting for the first ship are introduced. If any changes are introduced, these are to be agreed in
a new dedicated meeting and documented in a record of such meeting.
8. Examination and test plan for newbuilding activities

8.1 The shipbuilder is to provide plans of the items which are intended to be examined and tested. These
plans need not be submitted for approval and examination at the time of the kickoff meeting. They are to
include:
(1) proposals for the examination of completed steelwork – generally referred to as the block plan and are
to include details of joining blocks together at the pre-erection and erection stages or at other relevant
stages;
(2) proposals for fit up examinations where necessary;
(3) proposals for testing of the structure (leak and hydrostatic) as well as for all watertight and weathertight
closing appliances;
(4) proposals for non-destructive examination;
(5) any other proposals specific to the ship type or to the statutory requirements.
8.2 The plans and any modifications to them are to be submitted to the Surveyors in sufficient time to
allow review before the relevant survey activity commences.
8.3 In addition to the above, for GBS ships, see also Annex 2 to this Appendix.
9. Proof of the consistency of surveys

9.1 Records, checklists, inspection and test records, etc., are to be kept as evidence that CCS surveyors
have complied with the requirements of the newbuilding survey planning and duly participated in the
relevant activities shown in the shipbuilder’s examination and test plans.
9.2 Deleted.
10. Ship construction file

10.1 The purposes of this paragraph are applicable to all ships except GBS ships for which the paragraph
3 of Annex 2 to this Appendix is to be applied. The shipbuilder is to deliver documents for the ship
① Series Ship Production: vessels in the series subsequent to the first one (prototype), i.e. sister ships built in the same
shipyard.
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construction file. In the event that items have been provided by another party such as the shipowner and
where separate arrangements have been made for document delivery which excludes the shipbuilder, that
party has the responsibility. The Ship Construction File is to be reviewed for content in accordance with the
requirements of paragraph 10.2.
10.2 The purpose of documents held in the ship construction file on board the ship is to facilitate
inspection (survey) and repair and maintenance, and, therefore, such documents are at least to include:
(1) as-built structural drawings including scantling details, material details, and, as applicable, wastage
allowances, location of butts and seams, cross section details and locations of all partial and full penetration
welds, areas identified for close attention and rudders (see Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 and 16 of Chapter 5 of this
PART);
(2) manuals required for classification and statutory requirements, e.g. loading and stability, bow doors and
inner doors and side shell doors and stern doors – operations and maintenance manuals (Sections 4 and 5,
Chapter 9 of PART TWO of the Rules);
(3) ship structure access manual, as applicable;
(4) copies of certificates of forgings and castings welded into the hull (Chapters 5 and 6 of PART ONE of
CCS Rules for Materials and Welding);
(5) details of equipment forming part of the watertight and weather tight integrity of the ship;
(6) tank testing plan including details of the test requirements (Section 3 of this Chapter);
(7) corrosion protection specifications (Sections 6, Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules);
(8) details for the in-water survey, if applicable, information for divers, clearances measurements
instructions, tank and compartment boundaries (Chapter 12 of PART EIGHTof the Rules);
(9) docking plan and details of all penetrations normally examined at dry-docking;
(10) coating technical documents (for ships implementing “Guidelines for Implementation of IMO
Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Dedicated Seawater Ballast Tanks in All Types of Ships
and Double-Side Skin Spaces of Bulk Carriers” and/or ships having PSPC notation.
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Items for Hull Survey Table 1
Statutory Documentation
Survey Survey method Rules and Ship
Shipbuilding requirements available to Proposals for
No. requirements for required for IACS① construction Specific activities
function and relevant Surveyor during the project
classification classification requirements file
reference construction
Shipbuilding
quality control
function
1 Welding
Review approval status
Chapter 2 of
and patrol, verify
PART THREE Consumable
storage, handling and Identify consumables
of Rules for specification and Not required
treatment in accordance against approved list
Materials and approval status
with manufacturer’s
Welding
requirements
Works approval of
Welding e.g. kept dry,
1.1 the manufacturer by
consumables Verify temporary and covered,
CCS
permanent storage where
facilities applicable
heated
e.g. random
Verify traceability batch number
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CCS RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF SEA-GOING STEEL SHIPS-2015
checking
Verify welder
Shipyard’s records qualification standard,
Review of welder
IACS Rec.47 with individual’s Not required e.g. class or
certification and patrol
identification recognised standard
approval
Welder
1.2 Qualified welders Verify welder
qualification
approved for weld
position
Verify validity of
qualification
certificate
Welding – All weld joint Chapters 3 and Approved weld
mechanical configurations, 5 of PART procedure Verify procedures are
1.3 properties positions and Review and patrol THREE of specification and Not required available at relevant
(welding materials to be Rules for welding plan relevant workstations
procedures) covered by weld Materials and to the ship project or
① IACS Recommendations indicated in this Table are not mandatory requirements, IACS UI are given in CCS Guidelines for Implementation of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International
Voyages).
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
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procedures approved Welding process
by CCS
Verify weld
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
procedures records
CCS witnesses all have been approved
new weld procedure and cover all weld
qualification tests processes and
carried out in the positions in

shipyard whenever accordance with Rules
CCS is surveying in or recognised
the shipyard standards and are
available for the
Surveyor’s reference
Shipbuilder’s Verify condition of
Correctly calibrated
Patrol and review maintenance and Not required machinery and
and maintained
calibration records equipment
Verify machines are
calibrated by
appropriate staff
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Welding Verify calibration
1.3a
equipment carried out in
accordance with
manufacturer’s
recommendations
Verify calibration in
accordance with
maintenance schedule
Satisfactory Verify welding areas
Patrol IACS Rec.47 Not required
environment clean, dry, well lit
Confirm relevant
measures taken for any
pre or post heat
Welding
1.3b treatment, drying of
environment
surfaces prior to
welding
Confirm shielding
gases, fluxes protected
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Shipbuilding ① requirements available to Proposals for
No. requirements for required for IACS construction Specific activities
Welding Sufficient number of IACS Rec.20 Verify supervision is
1.3c Patrol
supervision skilled supervisors and Rec.47 effective
Shipbuilder’s and
Substantially free Visual examination, Identify workstations
recognised standards
from significant surface detection where NDE is carried
IACS Rec.20 and Rules as
indications, techniques, review of Not required out, e.g. panel line butt
and Rec.47 applicable, welding
satisfactory profile documents and patrol of welds, castings into
and NDE plans, NDE
and size operator hull structure
report
Verify NDE carried
out in accordance with
approved plans where
Welding – applicable
1.4 surface Verify suitability of
discontinuities NDE methods
Verify operators
suitably qualified
particularly where
sub-contractors have
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been employed
Verify NDE is carried

out according to the
acceptable process
Review NDE records
NDE is to be carried Shipbuilder’s and
out by qualified Radiography and recognised standards Identify workstations
operators capable of ultrasonic testing, and Rules as where NDE is carried
IACS Rec.20
ensuring that welds review of documents applicable, welding Not required out, e.g. panel line butt
and Rec.47
are substantially free and patrol of operator, and NDE plans, NDE welds, castings into
from significant examination of films reports, operator hull structure
indications qualifications
Welding –
Verify NDE carried
1.5 embedded
out in accordance with
discontinuities
approved plans where
applicable
Verify suitability of
NDE methods
Verify operators
suitably qualified
particularly where
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
sub-contractors have
been employed
Verify that records
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
have been completed

and in accordance with
recoginsed standards,
e.g. IQI and sensitivity
recorded
Verify that reports and

radiographs have been
evaluated correctly by
the shipbuilder.
Systematic review of
radiographs carried out
by the Surveyor
Verify equipment
calibration satisfactory
and in accordance with
manufacturer’s and
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requirements
Verify NDE is carried
out according to the
acceptable process
Steel
2 preparation
and fit-up
Traceability and
Material certificates,
acceptability of
shipbuilder’s
material, check of
marking/cutting
steel plates & Verify stockyard
Patrol IACS Rec.47 production documents Not required
Surface profiles, materials storage satisfactory
at the workstation –
preparation, type, scantling
2.1 documents retained at
marking and identification, testing
the facility
cutting marks
Verify material
traceability, e.g.
stamping identification
against material
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certification, archiving
of records
Verify transfer
marking after
treatment line
Verify standard of
shot-blasting and
priming
Verify suitability of
primer
Verify that steel
grades can be
identified
Verify machinery
adjusted to maintain
within IACS or
manufacturer’s
recommendations
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Verify accuracy of
marking and cutting

Verify storage of piece
parts
Verify that
Approval of straightening
straightening Recognised standards, processes are approved
Patrol and review IACS Rec.47 Not required
methods/procedures approved procedures for the grade and type
2.2 Straightening against deformation of steel, e.g. TMCP, z
plate
Verify that plates and
sections are within
recognised tolerances
Maintain material
properties. Verify that
Shipbuilder’s
Acceptance of temperature control is
Patrol IACS Rec.47 procedure for hot Not required
forming method exercised by the
2.3 Forming forming
against unproper operator
deformations
Verify that suitable
methods of
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temperature control
are available when
forming special steels
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
and materials
Verify that forming
processes are
acceptable
Check Shipbuilder’s and Verify the processes to

alignment/fit-up/gap recognised standards ensure satisfactory
Patrol IACS Rec.47 Not required
against reference and Rules as fit-up and alignment at
standards applicable all workstations
Verify that edge
Conformity preparations are
with reinstated where lost
2.4
alignment/fit- during fitting
up/gap criteria operations
Verify remedial
procedures are in place
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to compensate for
wide gaps and
alignment deviations
Shipbuilder’s and
Verify that the
Check recognised standards Approved
information relevant to
alignment/fit-up/gap and Rules as plans of
Patrol and review IACS Rec.47 the latest approved
against approved applicable, approved critical areas
drawings is available
drawings plan or standard, if applicable
at the workstations
builder’s records
Conformity Verify the processes to
for critical ensure satisfactory
areas with fit-up and alignment at
2.5
alignment/fit- all workstations
up or weld Verify that edge
configuration preparations are
reinstated where lost
during fitting
operations
Verify remedial
procedures are in place
to compensate for
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wide gaps and
alignment deviations
Approved plans,
shipbuilder’s
Compliance with
inspection records,
approved drawings, Verify that the
shipbuilder’s and
visual examination Patrol of the process information relevant to
of welding and and witness of the IACS Rec.47 the latest approved
and Rules as
material, check completed item drawings is available
applicable,
alignment and at the workstations
construction plan
deformations
(steelwork
subdivision)
Verify that correct
weld sizes have been
Steelwork adopted
process, e.g. Verify operation of the
sub-assembly, welding processes at
block, grand the different work
and mega stages is satisfactory
3
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block
Verify that piece parts
assembly,
are identifiable
pre-erection
Verify that fit-ups are
and erection,
within recognised
closing plates
tolerances
Verify that correct
welding requirements
specified in No.1 of
this Table have been
adopted
Verify processes for
closing plates etc. are
acceptable
Confirm that steelwork
is in accordance with
the approved plan
Verify that records
Remedial Welding, check Permanent record of
Review records and have been maintained
4 work and against deformation, IACS Rec.47 shipyard surveyable
witness of significant
alteration alignment items
deviations from the
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
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approved plans, for
situations such as
mis-cut openings,
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
re-routing outfit items

Verify that all
deviations brought to
the attention of the
Surveyor by the
shipbuilder are
acceptable
Confirm that tank
Section 3, Reg. II-1/11 of Approved tank testing Approved
Patrol of the process testing is carried out in
Absence of leaks Chapter 4 of SOLAS, as plan, shipbuilder’s tank testing
and witness of the test accordance with the
this PART amended inspection records plan
approved plan
Confirm the methods
Tightness used to carry out leak
testing, testing
including leak Confirm that correct
5 and hose test pressures
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testing, maintained for leak,
hydropneumat hose and hydro and
ic testing hydropneumatic
testing is satisfactory
Verify that adequate
records of the tank
testing have been
maintained
Confirm that tank
Section 3, Reg. II-1/11 of Approved tank testing Approved
Structural adequacy testing is carried out in
Witness testing Chapter 4 of SOLAS, as plan, shipbuilder’s tank testing
of the design accordance with the
this PART amended inspection records plan
approved plan
Confirm that correct
Structural test pressure
6
testing maintained for testing
is satisfactory
records of the tank
testing have been
maintained
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Salt water ballast
tanks with
boundaries formed
by the hull envelope,
and also bulk carrier
Corrosion Section 6,
hold internal Review and report on Corrosion Verify that applied
protection Chapter 1 of Reg. II-1/3-2 of Manufacturer’s and
surfaces, coamings builder’s & protection coatings are approved
systems, e.g. PART TWO of SOLAS, as builder’s
and hatch covers are manufacturer’s specification and review records of
coatings, the Rules, UI amended specifications
to have an efficient documentation s application
cathodic SC122
protective coating.
protection,
The safety of
impressed
cathodic systems to
current except
7 be dealt with
for coating
separately
system subject
to PSPC Verify that adequate
records have been
maintained and copied
to the ship
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construction file

Paint
Application of records have been
AFS specification
antifouling Review Painting specification maintained and copied
Convention and Mfg
systems to the ship
Declaration
construction file
Application of
protective
coatings for
dedicated Verify that applied
seawater Monitor coatings are approved
ballast tanks implementation of Reg. II-1/3-2 of Coating and review records of
Signed and verified
7.1 in all types of the coating Patrolling and review UI SC223 SOLAS, as Technical application in
tripartite Agreement
ships and inspection amended File accordance with
double-side requirements Chapter 7 of Annex to
skin spaces of MSC.215(82)
bulk carriers
subject to
PSPC
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
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Installation,
welding and
8
testing of the
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
following:
Section 3, Details
Reg. 13, 14, 15 Approved tank testing
Tightness and Chapter 4 of required, Confirm leak test of
Witness and 16 of plan, shipbuilder’s
securing this PART and structural hatch covers
8.1 Hatch covers ILLC ’66 inspection records
IACS Rec. 14 drawings
Confirm operation and

securing test
Reg. II-1/18 of
Section 3, SOLAS as Approved tank testing
Tightness and Details
Witness Chapter 4 of amended, Reg. plan, shipbuilder’s Confirm leak test
securing required
this PART 12 and 21 of inspection records
ILLC ’66
Doors and Confirm operation and
ramps integral securing test
8.2
with the shell Confirm safety device
and bulkheads operation
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Ensure correct
maintenance
logs/manuals supplied
with the ship
construction file
Details Confirm alignment
Section 3, Approved plan,
required, and mounting and
Fitting Witness Chapter 4 of shipbuilder’s
structural fitting up to the
this PART inspection records
drawings connection to the tiller
Confirm function test
Verify fitting of
8.3 Rudders pintles and all securing
bolts
Verify all fit-up
records including all
clearances maintained
and placed into the
ship construction file
8.4 Forgings and Compliance with Patrol of the process Chapters 5 and Approved plans, Copies of Verify castings and
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castings approved drawings, and witness of the 6 of Rules for shipbuilder’s certificates forgings against
visual examination completed item Materials and inspection records, of forgings material certificate
of welding and Welding shipbuilder’s and and castings
material, check recognised standards
alignment and and Rules as
deformations applicable,
construction plan
(steelwork
subdivision)
Verify that correct
welding and fit-up
requirements specified
in Nos. 1, 2.4 and 2.5
of this Table have
been adopted
Verify that material
certificates are
included in the ship
construction file
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Verify that correct

welding and fit-up
requirements specified
Appendages
in reference 1, 2.4 and
2.5 of this Table have
been adopted
Reg. II-1/16 & Verify that correct
16-1 of SOLAS, welding and fit-up
Approved tank testing
Equipment Tightness and as amended; Details requirements specified
Witness plan, shipbuilder’s
forming the securing Reg. 17, 18, 19, required in Nos. 1, 2.4 and 2.5
inspection records
watertight and 20, 22, 23 of of this Table have
weathertight ILLC ’66 been adopted
integrity of the Verify compliance
8.5
ship, e.g. with Load Line
overboard Convention 1966 as
discharges, air amended - i.e. all
pipes, fittings in accordance
ventilators with the record of
freeboard assignment
Appendix 4 of Verify closing devices,
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
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Chapter 2, e.g. air pipes, vents etc
PART THREE are of approved type
of the Rules
PART ONE CHAPTER 4
Verify material
certificates for
overboard discharges
where applicable
Verify record of
freeboard assignment
and all material
certificates included in
the ship construction
file
Within allowable Verify freeboard
Freeboard Reg. 4, 5, 6, 7
tolerances and in Details marks in accordance
marks and Witness UI-LL4 and 8 of
accordance with the required with load line
draft marks ILLC’66
freeboard assignment assignment
Verify draft marks in
accordance with the
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agreed tolerances
specified by the
builder unless more
onerous flag State
requirements
Verify principal
Principal Within allowable Details dimensions in
Review and witness IACS Rec. 47
dimensions tolerances required accordance with
recognised standard
Verify dimensions
included in the ship
construction file
Verify that
Reg. I/7 or Reg.
Safety No outstanding Administration
I/10 of SOLAS,
Construction imperfections or Witness requirements have
as amended (as
certification defects been incorporated into
appropriate).
the hull structure
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Kick-off meeting date
Representing builder
Shipbuilder’s name
Project duration
CCS Surveyor
Project
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Annex 1 Shipyard Review Record

Name of shipyard Date
1 Details of any management systems

Obtained approval Certified by Expiry date Remarks (scope, etc.)
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 18001
Other:
2 Construction facilities: (Documents such as a brochure of shipyard can be attached in lieu of

completing this section)
2.1 Building berth (B) or dock (D) * In case of berth, depth is not applicable.
Building capacity
B/D Name Length (m) Width (m) Depth*(m) Crane (ton × no.)
(Gross tonnage)
2.2 Outfitting quays

Berthing capacity
Name Length (m) Width (m) Depth (m) Crane (ton × no.)
(Gross tonnage)
2.3 Main fabrication and erection facilities

(1) Marking and cutting of steel plates (including internal members)
– Marking method (Manual, Photo × , EPM × , NC × others )
– NC cutting machine (Gas × , Plasma × , Laser × )
Control procedure of NC (On-line, other )
– Cutting equipment (Edge planer × , Roll-shear × )
(2) Marking and cutting of section bar
– Marking method (Manual, NC ) – Marking of reference curved line (Manual, NC)
– Cutting method (Manual, NC ) – In case of NC (Gas × , Plasma × )
(3) One-side automatic welding machine (Yes, No )
– Type of welding machine (Flux Backing × , Flux and Copper Backing × other )
– Existence of special surface plate for plate welding ( Yes, No )
(4) Fillet welding machine (Gravity, Automatic) Percentage of automatization except gravity: about __%
– Line welder (No, Yes: submerged arc × heads, CO2 × heads)
– Small automatic fillet welding machine (No, Yes: Name: × )
− Welding robot (No, Yes: Portal × , Rectangular × , Articulated × )
(5) Painting equipment
– Plate shot blasting/primer coating machine (No, Yes: Max. Width m, Length m)
– Section bar shot blasting/primer coating machine (No, Yes: Max. Length m)
– Special coating factory (No, Yes: m× m× sections)
(6) Vertical automatic welding machine (No, Yes: EG × , SEG × , ES × )
EG: Electrogas SEG: Simplified Electrogas ES: Electroslag
(7) Other main fabrication facilities
3 Shipyard control of qualified welders

(1) Normal steel
Maintenance of
Certification Traceability Supervision
qualification
Shipyard workers Confirm system in place Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No
Subcontracted workers Confirm system in place Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No
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4 Feature of construction procedure

(1) Subcontract of hull blocks (weight)
– Sub members ( No, Yes: Ratio of subcontracted works %, No., of subcontractors )
– Blocks ( No, Yes: Ratio of subcontracted works %, No., of subcontractors )
(2) Method of plate block assembly
– Method fitting and welding longitudinals and transverse webs on jointed panels
– Method welding longitudinals on jointed panels prior to fitting and welding transverse webs
– Method fitting and welding a frame consists of longitudinals and transverse webs on jointed panels
– Method jointing panels with pre-assembled longitudinals by welding prior to fitting and welding transverse webs
– Other (please specify in (5) below)
(3) Pre-erection outfitting carried out
Grand block/mega block adopted
Method of erection at building berth/dock
– Max. weight of loading block: tons
– Construction method in building dock/berth/land construction etc. (1 ship, 1.5 ships: Semi-tandem, dual entrance)
– Block loading process (single starting block, multi starting blocks, inserting block : No, Yes)
(4) Final dock (No, Yes: In-house, Other place of the same company, Use other company )
(5) Other feature of construction procedure
5 Quality control system (refer to Quality Manual, if available):

Item and description Result Remark
(1) Existence of the organization chart including the departments of
design, purchasing, manufacturing and quality assurance
– Are the function, responsibility and competence of the
organization clear?
(2) Quality control organization persons, including
– Existence of quality control organization the chief
– Number of employees in this organization
– Existence of procedures or plans related to tests and inspections
(3) Pre-inspection system of shipyard persons
– Is pre-inspection carried out prior to class inspection?
– Are pre-inspectors assigned? (check the list.)
– Number of pre-inspectors (related to hull only)
– Are inspection results marked on the object and/or recorded in
the checklist?
(4) Records of inspections and tests
– Are records made and kept properly?
– Does the responsible person verify the records?
– Can the adoption of necessary corrective actions against
nonconformity happened be checked?
(5) Condition at the time of the surveys in the presence of class
surveyors
– Is the schedule of the surveys changed often?
– Are pre-inspection, shipyard inspection and repairs completed
beforehand?
– Are the sufficient preparations for surveys such as scaffoldings,
lighting, cleaning made?
Note:
Above-mentioned (3) and (4) include the acceptance inspection of subcontracted items.
6 Measures for safety and health

(1) Are conditions of scaffolding, nets, safety belt, lighting and
ventilation good?
(2) Does sufficient attention paid for radiographic examination and
operation of cherry picker?
Note:
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7 Control system of non-destructive examination (NDE)

(1) Number of NDE supervisors in shipyard (including persons persons
responsible for judging results)
(2) Dependence on subcontracted NDE work
– Number of shipyard employees persons
– Number of sub-contractors persons
(3) NDE sub-contractor company’s name and official technical Name
qualifications (approved by)
Name
(approved by)
(4) Grade and number of NDE employees with official technical
qualifications in shipyard
Specialized in radiography Grade persons
Specialized in ultrasonic Grade persons
Specialized in surface detection Grade persons
(5) If non-destructive examinations are subcontracted, the grade and
number of officially qualified persons
Specialized in radiography Grade persons
Specialized in ultrasonic Grade persons
Specialized in surface detection Grade persons
(6) Non-destructive examination equipment (in-house)
– Number of radiographic equipment
– Number of ultrasonic equipment
Note:
Even if all works are subcontracted, it is recommendable to attach the qualified person(s) who can verify the works.
8 Quality control on production line

8.1 Preventive measures for misuse of materials
(1) Job title of supervisor and person in charge of collating ordered Title of supervisor:
steel and received steel, and checking of mill sheet
Title of person in
charge:
(2) Are means for checking the material grade in hand prescribed for
high-grade steels?
(3) Are regulations prescribed for checking the material grade for
high-tensile steel and steel for low-temperature applications?
Are there regulations for inscribing high tensile steel on the surface
of the high tensile steel and special indication for steel for low
temperature applications?
(4) Are procedures for re-using of remaining cut-off mild steel?
(5) Are there procedures for re-using of remaining cut-off high-tensile
steel?
(6) In the case of (4) and (5) above, can a collation be made with the
mill sheet?
(7) Section of controlling the lists of remaining cut-off steel Name of section:
Notes:
– In the case of high tensile steel, are means identifying different grades?
– In the case of (3) and (4) above, are the materials approved by other classes controlled similarly?
8.2 Shot blasting/Primer coating
(1) Existence of surface preparation standards
(2) Existence of coating thickness control standards
– Existence of thickness measurement records
Note:
The standard is to include the description related traceability after shot blasting and primer coating.
8.3 Marking and cutting (Assembly work)
(1) Existence of standards for accuracy and periodical inspection of
tape measures, tapes, stencils, etc.
(2) Existence of standards for accuracy of cut dimensions and edge
preparation
(3) Existence of standards for finish of cutting face
(4) What is the frequency and extent of maintenance and inspection
carried out for ensuring accuracy of NC cutter and/or flame planer?
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(5) In case of NC, are the disks, tapes etc., maintained in good
condition?
(6) What are the measures adopted and guidance given to make the
worker fully conversant with cutting work standards for
maintaining accuracy?
Note:
– In the case of (2) and (3) above, check items are to include confirmation of edge preparations free from piercing hole.
– NC for section bars is also to be in accordance with the above.
8.4 Bending and strain free
(1) Existence of standards for maximum heating temperatures during
water cooling and at the time of bending and distortion removal of
steel by quick heating and cooling
(2) Existence of regulations for plate thickness and bending radius for
flange processing
(3) What are the measures adopted and guidance given to make the
worker fully conversant with maintaining quality and accuracy
during the bending process?
Note:
8.5 Control of welding procedure
(1) Are all welding procedures applied to the ships approved by the
Society or other IACS members?
Note:
8.6 Treatment of serious nonconformities
(1) Are repair plans submitted to the Society when serious
nonconformities happened?
(2) Were the NDE (RT/UT) plans submitted at appropriate timing?
(3) Was the extent of tests extended considering the results of the test?
Note:
8.7 Hydrostatic and watertight tests
(1) Is the test plan submitted to the Society?
(2) Are vacuum tests applied to?
(3) Are local air injection tests during sub-assembly works applied to?
(4) If (2) or (3) above is applied to, are the test procedures approved
by the Society?
Note:
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Annex 2 Requirements for Tankers and Bulk Carriers subject to SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-10
(Goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers)
1. Examination and test plan for newbuilding activities

1.1 The shipbuilder is to provide plans of the items which are intended to be examined and tested in
accordance with CCS Rules in a document known as the Survey Plan, taking into account the ship type and
design. This Survey Plan shall be reviewed at the time of the kick off meeting, and must include:
1.1.1 a set of requirements, including specifying the extent and scope of the construction survey(s) and
identifying areas that need special attention during the survey(s), to ensure compliance of construction with
mandatory ship construction standards including:
(1) types of surveys (visual, non-destructive examination, etc.) depending on location, materials, welding,
casting, coatings, etc.;
(2) establishment of a construction survey schedule for all assembly stages from the kick-off meeting,
through all major construction phases, up to delivery;
(3) inspection/survey plan, including provisions for critical areas identified during design approval;
(4) inspection criteria for acceptance;
(5) Interaction with shipyard, including notification and documentation of survey results;
(6) correction procedures to remedy construction defects;
(7) list of items that would require scheduling or formal surveys;
(8) determination and documentation of areas that need special attention throughout ship’s life, including
criteria used in making the determination;
1.1.2 a description of the requirements for all types of testing during survey, including test criteria.
2. Design Transparency
2.1 For ships subject to compliance with IMO Res. MSC.287(87), IMO Res. MSC.290(87), IMO Res.
MSC.296(87) and IMO MSC.1/Circ.1343, readily available documentation is to include the main
goal-based parameters and all relevant design parameters that may limit the operation of the ship.
3. Ship Construction File (SCF)

3.1 A Ship Construction File (SCF) with specific information on how the functional requirements of the
Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers have been applied in the ship
design and construction is to be provided upon delivery of a new ship, and kept on board the ship and/or
ashore and updated as appropriate throughout the ship’s service. The contents of the Ship Construction File
are to conform to the requirements below.
3.1.1 The following design specific information is to be included in the Ship Construction File (SCF):
(1) areas requiring special attention throughout the ship’s life, including critical structural areas;
(2) all design parameters limiting the operation of a ship;
(3) any alternatives to the rules, including structural details and equivalency calculations;
(4) “As built” drawings and information which are verified to incorporate all alterations approved by CCS
or flag State during the construction process including scantling details, material details, location of butts
and seams, cross section details and locations of all partial and full penetration welds;
(5) net (renewal) scantlings for all the structural constituent parts, as built scantlings and voluntary addition
thicknesses;
(6) minimum hull girder section modulus along the length of the ship which has to be maintained
throughout the ship’s life, including cross section details such as the value of the area of the deck zone and
bottom zone, the renewal value for the neutral axis zone;
(7) a listing of materials used for the construction of the hull structure, and provisions for documenting
changes to any of the above during the ship’s service life;
(8) copies of certificates of forgings and castings welded into the hull (UR W7 and UR W8);
(9) details of equipment forming part of the watertight and weather tight integrity of the ship;
(10) tank testing plan including details of the test requirements (UR S14);
(11) details for the in-water survey, when applicable, information for divers, clearances measurements
instructions etc., tank and compartment boundaries;
(12) docking plan and details of all penetrations normally examined at drydocking;
(13) Coating Technical File, for ships subject to compliance with the IMO Performance Standard for
Protective Coatings (PSPC).
3.1.2 Refer to Table A of this Annex for details of information to be further included. This information
has to be kept on board the ship and/or ashore and updated as appropriate throughout the ship’s life in order
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to facilitate safe operation, maintenance, survey, repair and emergency measures.

3.1.3 It is to be noted that parts of the content of the SCF may be subject to various degrees of restricted
access and that such documentation may be appropriately kept ashore.
3.1.4 The SCF has to include the list of documents constituting the SCF and all information listed in
Table A of this Annex, which is required for a ship’s safe operation, maintenance, survey, repair and in
emergency situations. Details of specific information that is not considered to be critical to safety might be
included directly or by reference to other documents.
3.1.5 When developing an SCF, all of the columns in Table A of this Annex have to be reviewed to ensure
that all necessary information has been provided.
3.1.6 It may be possible to provide information listed in the annex under more than one Tier II①
functional requirement as a single item within the SCF, for example, the Coating Technical File required by
the PSPC②is relevant for both “Coating life” and “Survey during construction”.
3.1.7 The SCF has to remain with the ship and, in addition, be available to CCS and flag State throughout
the ship’s life. Where information not considered necessary to be on board is stored ashore, procedures to
access this information should be specified in the onboard SCF. The intellectual property provisions within
the SCF should be duly complied with.
3.1.8 The SCF should be updated throughout the ship’s life at any major event, including, but not limited
to, substantial repair and conversion, or any modification to the ship structure.
4. Determination of number of Surveyor(s)

CCS will assign adequate number of suitable qualified surveyor(s) for new building projects according to
the construction progress of each ship to meet appropriate coverage of the examination and testing
activities as agreed in the Survey Plan.
List of Information to be Included in the Ship Construction File (SCF) Table A

Information to be Further explanation of Normal storage
Tier II items Example documents
included the content location
DESIGN
1 Design life • assumed design life in • statement or note on • SCF-specific on board ship
years midship section
• midship section plan on board ship
2 Environmental • assumed environmental • statement referencing • SCF-specific on board ship
conditions conditions data source or Rule
(specific rule and data)
or;
• in accordance with Rule
(date and revision)
3 Structural strength
3.1 General design • applied Rule (date and • applied design method • SCF-specific on board ship
revision) alternative to Rule and
subject structure(s)
• applied alternative to • capacity plan on board ship
Rule
3.2 Deformation • calculating conditions • allowable loading • loading manual on board ship
and failure and results; pattern
modes
• assumed loading • maximum allowable • trim and stability booklet on board ship
conditions hull girder bending
moment and shear force
3.3 Ultimate • operational • maximum allowable • loading instrument on board ship
strength restrictions due to cargo density or storage instruction manual
structural strength factor • operation and on board ship
maintenance manuals
• strength calculation on shore archive
① Tier II items means the functional requirements included in the International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for
Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (GBS), adopted by IMO Res. MSC 287(87).
② Performance standard for protective coatings for dedicated seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side
skin spaces of bulk carriers, adopted by IMO Res. MSC 215(82), as amended and Performance standard for protective
coatings for cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers, adopted by IMO Res. MSC 288(87), as amended.
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3.4 Safety margins • strength calculation • bulky output of strength
results calculation
• plan showing highly • areas prone to yielding on board ship
stressed areas (e.g. and/or buckling
critical structural areas)
prone to yielding and/or
buckling
• gross hull girder
section modulus
• minimum hull girder • general arrangement plan on board ship
section modulus along
the length of the ship to
be maintained
throughout the ship’s
life, including cross
section details such as
the value of the area of
the deck zone and
bottom zone, the
renewal value for the
neutral axis zone
• gross scantlings of • structural drawing • key construction plans on board ship
structural constituent
parts
• net scantlings of • rudder and stern frame
parts, as built
scantlings and
voluntary addition
thicknesses
• structural details of • rudder and rudder stock on board ship
typical members plans
• structural details on board ship
• yard plans on shore archive
• dangerous area plan on board ship
• hull form
• hull form information • lines plan on shore archive
indicated in key
construction plans
• hull form data stored or
within an onboard
computer necessary for
trim and stability and
longitudinal strength
calculations
Equivalent on board ship
4 Fatigue life • applied Rule (date and • applied design method • SCF-specific on board ship
revision) alternative to Rule and
subject structures
• applied alternative to
Rule
• calculating conditions • assumed loading • structural details on board ship
and results; conditions and rates
• assumed loading
conditions
• fatigue life calculation • bulky output of fatigue • fatigue life calculation on shore archive
results life calculation
• plan showing areas (e.g. • areas prone to fatigue on board ship
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critical structural areas)
prone to fatigue
5 Residual • applied Rule (date and • SCF-specific on board ship
strength revision)
6 Protection against corrosion
6.1 Coating life • coated areas and target • plans showing areas • SCF-specific on board ship
coating life and other (e.g. critical structural
measures for corrosion areas) prone to
6.2 Corrosion • Coating Technical File on board ship
protection in holds, excessive corrosion
addition required by PSPC
cargo and ballast tanks,
(Performance standard for
other
protective coatings for
structure-integrated
dedicated seawater ballast
deep tanks and void
tanks in all types of ships
spaces
and double-side skin
spaces of bulk carriers,
adopted by IMO resolution
MSC.215(82), as amended
and Performance standard
for protective coatings for
cargo oil tanks of crude oil
tankers, adopted by IMO
Resolution MSC.288(87),
as amended)
• specification for • areas prone to excessive on board ship
coating and other corrosion
measures for corrosion
protection in holds,
cargo and ballast tanks,
other
deep tanks and void
spaces
• gross scantlings of • key construction plans on board ship
parts
• net scantlings of
parts, as built
scantlings and
voluntary addition
thicknesses
7 Structural • applied Rule (date and • SCF-specific on board ship
redundancy revision)
8 Watertight and • applied Rule (date and • SCF-specific on board ship
weathertight revision)
integrity
• key factors for • details of equipment • structural details of hatch on board ship
watertight and forming part of the covers, doors and other
weathertight integrity watertight and closings integral with the
weathertight integrity shell and bulkheads
9 Human element • list of ergonomic • SCF-specific on board ship
considerations design principles
applied to ship
structure design to
enhance safety during
operations, inspections
and maintenance of
ship
10 Design • applied Rule (date and • intellectual property on board ship
transparency revision) provisions
• applicable industry
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standards for design
transparency and IP
protection
• reference to part of SCF • summary, location and on board ship
information kept ashore access procedure for part
of SCF information on
shore
CONSTRUCTION
11 Construction • applied construction • recognized national or • SCF-specific on board ship
quality quality standard international
procedures construction quality
standard
12 Survey during • survey regime applied • applied Rules (date and • SCF-specific on board ship
construction during construction (to revision) • tank testing plan on board ship
include all owner and • copies of certificates of
class scheduled forgings and castings
inspections during welded into the hull
construction)
• information on • non-destructive testing on board ship
non-destructive plan
examination
• Coating Technical File on board ship
required by PSPC
IN-SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS
13 Survey and • maintenance plans • plan showing highly • SCF-specific on board ship
maintenance specific to the structure stressed areas (e.g. • operation and on board ship
of the ship where critical structural areas) maintenance manuals
higher attention is prone to yielding, (e.g. hatch covers and
called for buckling, fatigue and/or doors)
excessive corrosion
• preparations for survey • arrangement and details • docking plan on board ship
of all penetrations
normally examined at
dry-docking
• gross hull girder • detailed information for • dangerous area plan on board ship
section modulus dry-docking
• minimum hull girder • details for in-water • Ship Structure Access on board ship
section modulus along survey Manual
the length of the ship to
be maintained
throughout the ship’s
life, including cross
section details such as
the value of the area of
the deck zone and
bottom zone, the
renewal value for the
neutral axis zone
• Means of access to other on board ship
structure-integrated deep
tanks
• Coating Technical File on board ship
required by PSPC
• gross scantlings of • key construction plans on board ship
parts
• net scantlings of • rudder and rudder stock on board ship
parts, as built
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scantlings and
voluntary addition
thicknesses
• structural details on board ship
• yard plans on shore archive
• hull form information • lines plan on shore archive
indicated in key
construction plans
• hull form or
equivalent on board ship
14 Structural • means of access to • plans showing • Ship Structure Access on board ship
accessibility holds, cargo and ballast arrangement and details Manual
tanks and other of means of access
deep tanks
• means of access to other on board ship
structure-integrated deep
tanks
RECYCLING CONSIDERATIONS
15 Recycling • identification of all • list of materials used for • SCF-specific on board ship
materials that were the construction of the
used in construction hull structure
and may need special
handling due to
environmental and
safety concerns
Notes:
1. “SCF-specific” means documents to be developed especially to meet the requirements of these GBS guidelines
(MSC.1/Circ.1343).
2. “Key construction plans” means plans such as midship section, main O.T. and W.T. transverse bulkheads, construction
profiles/plans, shell expansions, forward and aft sections in cargo tank (or hold) region, engine-room construction,
forward construction and stern construction drawings.
3. “Yard plans” means a full set of structural drawings, which include scantling information of all structural members.
4. “Hull form” means a graphical or numerical representation of the geometry of the hull. Examples would include the
graphical description provided by a lines plan and the numerical description provided by the hull form data stored within
an onboard computer.
5. “Lines plan” means a special drawing which is dedicated to show the entire hull form of a ship.
6. “Equivalent (to Lines plan)” means a set of information of hull form to be indicated in key construction plans for SCF
purposes. Sufficient information should be included in the drawings to provide the geometric definition to facilitate the
repair of any part of the hull structure.
7. “Normal storage location” means a standard location where each SCF information item should be stored. However, those
items listed as being on board in the table above should be on board as a minimum to ensure that they are transferred with
the ship on a change of owner.
8. “Shore archive” is to be operated in accordance with applicable international standards.
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Appendix 2 SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIR QUALITY STANDARD
1 Shipbuilding and Remedial Quality Standards for New Construction
1.1 Scope
It is intended that these standards provide guidance where established and recognized shipbuilding or
national standards accepted by CCS do not exist.
1.1.1 This standard provides guidance on shipbuilding quality standards for the hull structure during new
construction and the remedial standard where the quality standard is not met. The applicability of the
standard is in each case to be agreed upon by CCS.
1.1.1.1 Whereas the standard generally applies to:
(1) conventional merchant ship types;
(2) parts of hull covered by CCS rules;
(3) hull structures constructed from normal and higher strength hull structural steel.
1.1.1.2 The standard does generally not apply to the new construction of:
(1) special types of ships as e.g. gas tankers;
(2) structures fabricated from stainless steel or other, special types or grades of steel.
1.1.2 In this standard, both a “Standard” range and a “Limit” range are listed. The “Standard” range
represents the target range expected to be met in regular work under normal circumstances. The “Limit”
range represents the maximum allowable deviation from the “Standard” range. Work beyond the “Standard”
range but within the “Limit” range is acceptable. In cases where no ‘limit’ value is specified, the value
beyond the ‘standard’ range may be accepted subject to the consideration of CCS.
1.1.3 The standard covers typical construction methods and gives guidance on quality standards for the
most important aspects of such construction. Unless explicitly stated elsewhere in the standard, the level of
workmanship reflected herein will in principle be acceptable for primary and secondary structure of
conventional designs. A more stringent standard may however be required for critical and highly stressed
areas of the hull, and this is to be agreed with CCS in each case. In assessing the criticality of hull structure
and structural components, reference is made to References 1, 2 and 3 to this Section.
1.1.4 Details relevant to structures or fabrication procedures not covered by this standard are to be
approved by CCS on the basis of procedure qualifications and/or recognized national standards.
1.1.5 For use of this standard, fabrication fit-ups, deflections and similar quality attributes are intended to
be uniformly distributed about the nominal values. The shipyard is to take corrective action to improve
work processes that produce measurements where a skew distribution is evident. Relying upon remedial
steps that truncate a skewed distribution of the quality attribute is unacceptable.
1.2 General requirements for new construction

1.2.1 In general, the work is to be carried out in accordance with CCS rules and under the supervision of
the CCS Surveyor.
1.2.2 Welding operations are to be carried out in accordance with work instructions accepted by CCS.
1.2.3 Welding of hull structures is to be carried out by qualified welders, according to approved and
qualified welding procedures and with welding consumables approved by CCS, see Section 1.3. Welding
operations are to be carried out under proper supervision by the shipbuilder. The working conditions for
welding are to be monitored by CCS in accordance with Appendix 1 of this Chapter.
1.3 Qualification of personnel and procedures

1.3.1 Qualification of welders
1.3.1.1 Welders are to be qualified in accordance with the procedures of CCS or to a recognized national
or international standard. Recognition of other standards is subject to submission to CCS for evaluation.
Subcontractors are to keep records of welders qualification and, when required, furnish valid approval test
certificates.
1.3.1.2 Welding operators using fully mechanized or fully automatic processes need generally not pass
approval testing provided that the production welds made by the operators are of the required quality.
However, operators are to receive adequate training in setting or programming and operating the equipment.
Records of training and operation experience shall be maintained on individual operator’s files and records,
and be made available to CCS for inspection when requested.
1.3.2 Qualification of welding procedures
1.3.2.1 Welding procedures are to be qualified in accordance with URW28 or other recognized standard
accepted by CCS.
1.3.3 Qualification of NDE operators
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1.3.3.1 Personnel performing non-destructive examination for the purpose of assessing quality of welds in
connection with new construction covered by this standard, are to be qualified in accordance with CCS
rules or to a recognized international or national qualification scheme. Records of operators and their
current certificates are to be kept and made available to the Surveyor for inspection.
1.4 Materials
1.4.1 Materials for Structural Members
All materials, including weld consumables, to be used for the structural members are to be approved by
CCS as per the approved construction drawings and meet the respective IACS Unified Requirements.
Additional recommendations are contained in the following paragraphs.
1.4.1.2 All materials used should be manufactured at a works approved by CCS for the type and grade
supplied.
1.4.2 Surface Conditions
1.4.2.1 Definitions
(1) Minor Imperfections: Pitting, rolled-in scale, indentations, roll marks, scratches and grooves.
(2) Defects: Cracks, shells, sand patches, sharp edged seams and minor imperfections exceeding the limits
of Table 1.
(3) Depth of Imperfections or defects: The depth is to be measured from the surface of the product.
1.4.2.2 Acceptance without remedies
(1) Minor imperfections, in accordance with the nominal thickness (t) of the product and the limits
described in Table 1, are permissible and may be left as they are.
Limits for depth of minor imperfection, for acceptance without remedies Table 1
Imperfection surface area Ratio (%) 15 ~ 20% 5 ~ 15% 0 ~ 5%
t < 20 mm 0.2 mm 0.4 mm 0.5 mm
20 mm  t < 50 mm 0.2 mm 0.6 mm 0.7 mm
50 mm  t 0.2 mm 0.7 mm 0.9 mm
(2) Imperfection surface area Ratio (%) is obtained as influenced area / area under consideration (i.e. plate
surface area) × 100%.
(3) For isolated surface discontinuities, influenced area is obtained by drawing a continuous line which
follows the circumference of the discontinuity at a distance of 20 mm (Figure 1).
(4) For surface discontinuities appearing in a cluster, influenced area is obtained by drawing a continuous
line which follows the circumference of the cluster at a distance of 20 mm (Figure 2).
Figure 1 - Determination of the area influenced by an isolated discontinuity

(Ref. Nr. EN 10163-1:2004+AC:2007 E)
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Figure 2 - Determination of the area influenced by clustered discontinuities

(Ref. Nr. EN 10163-1:2004+AC:2007 E)
1.4.2.3 Remedial of Defects

(1) Defects are to be remedied by grinding and/or welding in accordance with IACS Rec.12.
1.4.2.4 Further Defects
(1) Lamination
① Investigation to be carried out at the steelmill into the cause and extent of the detected laminations.
Severe lamination is to be remedied by local insert plates. The minimum breadth or length of the
plate to be replaced is to be:
(a) 1600 mm for shell and strength deck plating in way of cruciform or T-joints;
(b) 800 mm for shell, strength deck plating and other primary members;
(c) 300 mm for other structural members.
② Local limited lamination may be remedied by chipping and/or grinding followed by welding in
accordance with sketch a). In case where the local limited lamination is near the plate surface, the
remedial may be carried out as shown in sketch b). For limitations see paragraph 1.4.2.2.
(2) Weld Spatters

Loose weld spatters are to be removed by grinding or other measures to clean metal surface (see Table
1.9.13), as required by the paint system, on:
① shell plating;
② deck plating on exposed decks;
③ in tanks for chemical cargoes;
④ in tanks for fresh water and for drinking water;
⑤ in tanks for lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, including service tanks.
1.5 Gas Cutting

The roughness of the cut edges is to meet the following requirements:
1.5.1 Free Edges:
Standard Limit
Strength Members 150 μm 300 μm
Others 500 μm 1000 μm
1.5.2 Welding Edges:
Standard Limit
Strength Members 400 μm 800 μm
Others 800 μm 1500 μm
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1.6 Fabrication and fairness

1.6.1 Flanged longitudinals and flanged brackets (see Table 1.6.1);
1.6.2 Built-up sections (see Table 1.6.2);
1.6.3 Corrugated bulkheads (see Table 1.6.3);
1.6.4 Pillars, brackets and stiffeners (see Table 1.6.4);
1.6.5 Maximum heating temperature on surface for line heating (see Table 1.6.5);
1.6.6 Block assembly (see Table 1.6.6);
1.6.7 Special sub-assembly (see Table 1.6.7);
1.6.8 Shape (see Table 1.6.8 and 1.6.9);
1.6.9 Fairness of plating between frames (see Table 1.6.10);
1.6.10 Fairness of plating with frames (see Table 1.6.11);
1.6.11 Preheating for welding hull steels at low temperature (see Table 1.6.12).
1.7 Alignment
1.7.1 The quality standards for alignment of hull structural components during new construction are
shown in Tables 1.7.1, 1.7.2 and 1.7.3. CCS may require a closer construction tolerance in areas requiring
special attention, as follows:
(1) Regions exposed to high stress concentrations;
(2) Fatigue prone areas;
(3) Detail design block erection joints;
(4) High tensile steel regions.
1.8 Welding Joint Details

Edge preparation is to be qualified in accordance with URW28 or other recognized standard accepted by
CCS.
Some typical edge preparations are shown in Tables 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4 and 1.8.6 for reference.
1.8.1 Typical butt weld plate edge preparation (manual and semi-automatic welding) for reference − see
Tables 1.8.1 and 1.8.2.
1.8.2 Typical fillet weld plate edge preparation (manual and semi-automatic welding) for reference − see
Tables 1.8.3 and 1.8.4.
1.8.3 Butt and fillet weld profile (manual and semi-automatic welding) − see Table 1.8.5.
1.8.4 Typical butt weld plate edge preparation (Automatic welding) for reference − see Table 1.8.6.
1.8.5 Distance between welds − see Table 1.8.7.
1.9 Remedial
All the major remedial work is subject to reporting by shipbuilder to CCS for approval in accordance with
their work instruction for new building.
Some typical remedial works are shown in Tables 1.9.1 to 1.9.13.
1.9.1 Typical misalignment remedial − see Tables 1.9.1 to 1.9.3.
1.9.2 Typical butt weld plate edge preparation remedial (manual and semi-automatic welding) − see
Tables 1.9.4 and 1.9.5.
1.9.3 Typical fillet weld plate edge preparation remedial (manual and semi-automatic welding) − see
Tables 1.9.6 to 1.9.8.
1.9.4 Typical fillet and butt weld profile remedial (manual and semi-automatic welding) − see Table
1.9.9.
1.9.5 Distance between welds remedial - see Table 1.9.10.
1.9.6 Erroneous hole remedial − see Table 1.9.11.
1.9.7 Remedial by insert plate − see Table 1.9.12.
1.9.8 Weld surface remedial − see Table 1.9.13.
1.9.9 Weld remedial (short bead) − see Table 1.9.14.
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Flanged Longitudinals and Flanged Brackets Table 1.6.1

Detail Standard Limit Remark
Breadth of flange
± 3 mm ± 5 mm
compared to correct size
Angle between flange and web
± 3 mm ± 5 mm per 100 mm of a
compared to template
Straightness in plane of flange and web
± 10 mm ± 25 mm per 10 m
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Built Up Sections Table 1.6.2

Frames and longitudinal
± 1.5 mm ± 3 mm per 100 mm of a
Distortion of face plate
d  3 + a/100 mm d  5 + a/100 mm
Distortion in plane of web and flange of built

up longitudinal frame, transverse frame,
girder and transverse web
± 10 mm ± 25 mm per 10 m in length
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Corrugated Bulkheads Table 1.6.3

Mechanical bending
R  3t mm Material to be suitable
R ≥ 4.5t mm for CSR
Note 2 for cold flanging
Note 1
2t mm (forming) and welding
ships in way of radius
Depth of corrugation
± 3 mm ± 6 mm
Breadth of corrugation
± 3 mm ± 6 mm
Pitch and depth of swedged corrugated

bulkhead compared with correct value h : ± 2.5 mm h : ± 5 mm
Where it is not aligned Where it is not aligned

with other bulkheads with other bulkheads
P : ± 6 mm P : ± 9 mm
Where it is aligned with Where it is aligned

other bulkheads with other bulkheads
P : ± 2 mm P : ± 3 mm
Notes:
1. For CSR Bulk Carriers built under PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments, the
standard is R ≥ 2t mm.
2. For CSR ships, the allowable inside bending radius of cold formed plating may be reduced provided the following
requirements are complied with.
When the inside bending radius is reduced below 4.5 times the as-built plate thickness, supporting data is to be provided.
The bending radius is in no case to be less than 2 times the as-built plate thickness. As a minimum, the following
additional requirements are to be complied with:
a) For all bent plates:
• 100% visual inspection of the bent area is to be carried out.
• Random checks by magnetic particle testing are to be carried out.
b) In addition to a), for corrugated bulkheads subject to lateral liquid pressure:
• The steel is to be of Grade D/DH or higher.
The material is impact tested in the strain-aged condition and satisfies the requirements stated herein. The deformation is
to be equal to the maximum deformation to be applied during production, calculated by the formula tas-built/(2rbdg +
tas-built), where tas-built is the as-built thickness of the plate material and rbdg is the bending radius. One sample is to be
plastically strained at the calculated deformation or 5%, whichever is greater and then artificially aged at 250℃ for one
hour then subject to Charpy V-notch testing. The average impact energy after strain ageing is to meet the impact
requirements specified for the grade of steel used.
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Pillars, Brackets and Stiffeners Table 1.6.4

Pillar (between decks)
4 mm 6 mm
Cylindrical structure diameter (pillars, masts,

posts, etc.)
± D/200 mm ± D/150 mm
max. + 5 mm max. 7.5 mm
Tripping bracket and small stiffener,

distortion at the part of free edge
a  t/2 mm t
Ovality of cylindrical structure
dmax – dmin  0.02  dmax
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Maximum Heating Temperature on Surface for Line Heating Table 1.6.5

Item Standard Limit Remark
Conventional Process Water cooling just after heating Under 650℃
AH32-EH32 &
Air cooling after heating Under 900℃
AH36-EH36
Under 900 ℃ (starting
TMCP type Air cooling and subsequent
temperature of water cooling to
AH36-EH36 water cooling after heating
(Ceq. > 0.38%) be under 500℃)
TMCP type
AH32-DH32 & Water cooling just after heating
AH36-DH36 Under 1000℃
or air cooling
(Ceq.  0.38%)
TMCP type
EH32 & EH36 Water cooling just after heating
(Ceq.  0.38%) or air cooling Under 900℃
Note:
Mn Cr + Mo + V Ni + Cu
Ceq  C + + + % 
6 5 15
Block Assembly Table 1.6.6

Flat Plate Assembly

Length and Breadth ± 4 mm ± 6 mm
Distortion ± 10 mm ±20 mm
Squareness ± 5 mm ±10 mm
Deviation of interior members from plate 5 mm 10 mm
Curved plate assembly

Distortion ± 10 mm ± 20 mm
measured along the girth
Squareness ± 10 mm ± 15 mm
Flat cubic assembly

Twist ± 10 mm ± 20 mm
Deviation between upper and lower plate ± 5 mm ± 10 mm
Curved cubic assembly

measured along with girth
Deviation of interior members from plate ± 5 mm ± 10 mm
Twist ± 15 mm ± 25 mm
Deviation between upper and lower plate ± 7 mm ± 15 mm
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Special Sub-Assembly Table 1.6.7

Distance between upper/lower gudgeon ± 5 mm ± 10 mm
Distance between aft edge of boss and aft peak bulkhead ± 5 mm ± 10 mm
Twist of sub-assembly of stern frame 5 mm 10 mm
Deviation of rudder from shaft center line 4 mm 8 mm
Twist of rudder plate 6 mm 10 mm
Flatness of top plate of main engine bed 5 mm 10 mm
Breadth and length of top plate of main engine bed ± 4 mm ± 6 mm
Note:
Dimensions and tolerances have to fulfill engine and equipment manufacturers’ requirements, if any.
Shape Table 1.6.8

Deformation for the whole length

per 100 m against
± 50 mm the line of keel
sighting
Deformation for the distance between two adjacent bulkheads
± 15 mm
Cocking-up of fore body
The deviation is to
± 30 mm be measured from
the design line
Cocking-up of aft-body
± 20 mm
Rise of floor amidships
The deviation is to
± 15 mm be measured from
the design line
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Shape Table 1.6.9

Applied to ships of 100 m length and above.

For the convenience of the measurement the
±L/1000 mm where L point where the keel is connected to the curve
Length between perpendiculars
is in mm of the stem may be substituted for the fore
perpendicular in the measurement of the
length
±B/1000 mm where B Applied to ships of 15 m breadth and above,

Moulded breadth at midship
is in mm measured on the upper deck
±D/1000 mm where D Applied to ships of 10 m depth and above,

Moulded depth at midship
is in mm measured up to the upper deck
Fairness of Plating Between Frames Table 1.6.10

Parallel part (side & bottom

4 mm
Shell plate shell)
Fore and aft part 5 mm
Tank top plate 4 mm 8 mm
Longl. Bulkhead
Bulkhead Trans. Bulkhead 6 mm
Swash Bulkhead
Parallel part 4 mm 8 mm
Strength deck Fore and aft part 6 mm 9 mm
Covered part 7 mm 9 mm
Bare part 6 mm 8 mm
Second deck
Forecastle deck Bare part 4 mm 8 mm

poop deck Covered part 6 mm 9 mm
Super structure Bare part 4 mm 6 mm

deck Covered part 7 mm 9 mm
Outside wall 4 mm 6 mm
House wall Inside wall 6 mm 8 mm
Interior member (web of girder, etc.) 5 mm 7 mm
Floor and girder in double bottom 5 mm 8 mm
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Fairness of Plating with Frames Table 1.6.11

Parallel part ± 2 l /1000 mm ± 3 l /1000 mm

Shell plate
Fore and aft part ± 3 l /1000 mm ± 4 l /1000 mm l = span of frame (mm)
Strength deck
(excluding cross To be measured between
deck) and top plate − ± 3 l /1000 mm ± 4 l /1000 mm on trans. space (min. l =
of double bottom 3000 mm)
Bulkhead − ± 5 l /1000 mm
Accommodation
above the strength − ± 5 l /1000 mm ± 6 l /1000 mm
deck and others
l = span of frame
(minimum l = 3000 mm)
To be measured between one trans. space
Preheating for welding hull steels at low temperature Table 1.6.12

Standard Limit Remark
Item
Base metal temperature Minimum preheating
needed preheating temperature
Normal strength steels A, B, D, E Below -5℃

Higher strength steels 1)
Below 0℃ 20℃
(TMCP type) AH32 – EH32
Higher strength steels AH36 – EH36
Below 0℃
(Conventional type)
Note:
1) This level of preheat is to be applied unless the approved welding procedure specifies a higher level.
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Alignment Table 1.7.1

Alignment of butt welds
a  0.15t strength
member
t is the lesser plate thickness
a  0.2t other but
maximum 4.0 mm
Alignment of fillet welds
Strength member and Alternatively, heel line can

higher stress member: be used to check the
alignment.
a  t1/3
Where t3 is less than t1, then
Other:
t3 should be substituted for t1
a  t1/2
in the standard
Alignment of fillet welds
Strength member and Alternatively, heel line can

higher stress member: be used to check the
a  t1/3 alignment.
Where t3 is less than t1, then
Other: t3 should be substitute for t1
a  t1/2 in the standard
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Alignment of flange of T-longitudinal
Strength member
a = 8.0 mm
a  0.04b (mm)
b (mm)
Alignment of height of T-bar, L-angle bar or

bulb
Strength member:
a  0.15t
a = 3.0 mm
Other:
a  0.20t
Alignment of panel stiffener
d  L/50
Gap between bracket/intercostal and

stiffener
a  2.0 mm a = 3.0 mm
Alignment of lap welds
a  2.0 mm a = 3.0 mm
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Gap between beam and frame
a  2.0 mm a = 5.0 mm
Gap around stiffener cut-out
s  2.0 mm s = 3.0 mm
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Typical Butt Weld Plate Edge Preparation

(Manual Welding and Semi-Automatic Welding) for Reference Table 1.8.1
Square butt t  5 mm
G  3 mm G = 5 mm see Note 1
Single bevel butt t  5 mm
Double bevel butt t  19 mm
Double Vee butt, uniform bevels
Double Vee butt, non-uniform bevel
Note 1:
Different plate edge preparation may be accepted or approved by CCS in accordance with UR W28 or other recognized
standard accepted by CCS.
For welding procedures other than manual welding, see paragraph 1.3.2 Qualification of weld procedures.
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Single Vee butt, one side welding with backing strip

(temporary or permanent)
G = 3 to 9 mm G = 16 mm see Note 1
Single Vee butt
Note 1:
For welding procedures other than manual welding, see paragraph 1.3.2 Qualification of welding procedures.
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Typical Fillet Weld Plate Edge Preparation

Tee Fillet
Inclined fillet
Single bevel tee with permanent backing
Not normally for

G  4 to 6 mm strength member
G = 16 mm
  = 30 to 45
see also Note 1
Single bevel tee
G  3 mm see Note 1
Note 1:
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Typical Fillet Weld Plate Edge Preparation

Single ‘J’ bevel tee
G = 2.5 to 4 mm see Note 1
Double bevel tee symmetrical t  19 mm
Double bevel tee asymmetrical t  19 mm
Double ‘J’ bevel tee symmetrical
G = 2.5 to 4 mm see Note 1
Note 1:
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Butt And Fillet Weld Profile

(Manual Welding and Semi-Automatic Welding) Table 1.8.5
Butt weld toe angle
  60
  90
h  6 mm
Butt weld undercut D  0.5 mm

for strength member
D  0.8 mm
for other
Fillet weld leg length
s  0.9sd
a  0.9ad sd = design s
ad = design a
over short weld lengths
s = leg length; a = throat thickness
Fillet weld toe angle
In areas of stress concentration

  90 and fatigue, CCS may require
a lesser angle
Fillet weld undercut
D  0.8 mm
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(Automatic welding) for Reference Table 1.8.6
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
0  G  0.8 mm G = 2 mm See Note 1
Note 1:
Distance Between Welds Table 1.8.7

Scallops over weld seams

for strength member The “d” is to be
d  5 mm measured from the
toe of the fillet weld
for other to the toe of the butt
d  0 mm weld
Distance between two butt welds
d  0 mm
Distance between butt weld and fillet weld

for strength member: The “d” is to be
d  10 mm measured from the
toe of the fillet weld
for other: to the toe of the butt
d  0 mm weld
Distance between butt welds for cut-outs

d  30 mm
for margin plates

150 mm
d  300 mm
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Typical Misalignment Remedial Table 1.9.1

Detail Remedial Standard Remark
Alignment of butt joints

Strength member
a  0.15t1 or a  4 mm
release and adjust
t1 is lesser plate thickness
Other
a  0.2t1 or a  4 mm
release and adjust
Alignment of fillet welds Strength member and higher stress

member
Alternatively, heel line can
t1/3  a  t1/2 − generally increase weld
be used to check the
throat by 10%
alignment
a  t1/2 − release and adjust over a Where t3 is less than t1 then
minimum of 50a
t3 should be substituted for
Other t1 in standard
a  t1/2 − release and adjust over a
minimum of 30a
Alignment of flange of T-longitudinal

When 0.04b < a ≤ 0.08b, max 8 mm:
grind corners to smooth taper over a
minimum distance L = 3a
When a > 0.08b or 8 mm:

release and adjust over a minimum
distance L = 50a
When 3 mm < a ≤ 6 mm:

Alignment of height of T-bar, L-angle bar or build up by welding
bulb When a > 6 mm:
release and adjust over minimum L = 50a
for strength member and L = 30a for
other
Alignment of lap welds

3 mm < a ≤ 5 mm:
weld leg length to be increased by the
same amount as increase in gap in excess
of 3 mm
a > 5 mm:
members to be re-aligned
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Typical Misalignment Remedial Table 1.9.2


weld leg length to be increased by increase in gap in
excess of 3 mm

chamfer 30° to 40° and build up by welding with
Gap between bracket/intercostal and stiffener backing
When a > 10 mm:

increase gap to about 50 mm and fit collar plate
b = (2t + 25) mm, min. 50 mm
Gap between beam and frame
3 mm < a ≤ 5 mm:
weld leg length to be increased by the same amount
as increase in gap in excess of 3 mm
a > 5 mm release and adjust
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Misalignment Remedial Table 1.9.3

Detail Remedial standard Remark
When d < 75 mm
web plate to be cut between scallop and slot, and collar
plate to be fitted
Position of scallop
Or fit small collar over scallop
Or fit collar plate over scallop
When 3 mm < s ≤ 5 mm
weld leg length to be increased by the same amount as
increase in gap in excess of 2 mm
Gap around stiffener cut-out

When 5 mm < s ≤ 10 mm
nib to be chamfered and built up by welding
When s > 10 mm
cut off nib and fit collar plate of same height as nib
20 mm ≤ b ≤ 50 mm
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Typical Butt Weld Plate Edge Preparation Remedial

Square butt (no beveling)

When G ≤ 10 mm
chamfer to 45° and build up by welding
When G > 10 mm, build up with backing strip;

remove, back gouge and seal weld;
or, insert plate, min. width 300 mm
Single bevel butt
When 5 mm < G ≤ 1.5t (maximum 25 mm), build up

gap with welding on one or both edges to maximum
of 0.5t, using backing strip, if necessary
Where a backing strip is used, the backing strip is to
Double bevel butt be removed, the weld back gouged, and a sealing
weld made
Different welding arrangement by using backing

material approved by CCS may be accepted on the
Double Vee butt, uniform bevels
basis of an appropriate welding procedure
specification
When G > 25 mm or 1.5t, whichever is smaller, use

insert plate, of minimum width 300 mm
Double Vee butt, non-uniform bevel
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Typical Butt Weld Plate Edge Preparation Remedial

When 5 mm < G ≤ 1.5t mm (maximum 25 mm),

build up gap with welding on one or both edges,
to “Limit” gap size preferably to “Standard” gap
size as described in Table 1.8.2
Single Vee butt, one side welding
Where a backing strip is used, the backing strip is
to be removed, the weld back gouged, and a
sealing weld made
Different welding arrangement by using backing

material approved by CCS may be accepted on
the basis of an appropriate welding procedure
specification
Single Vee butt
When G > 25 mm or 1.5t, whichever is smaller,

use insert plate of minimum width 300 mm
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Typical Fillet Weld Plate Edge Preparation Remedial

3 mm < G ≤ 5 mm – leg length increased to Rule leg +

(G-2)
5 mm < G ≤ 16 mm or G ≤ 1.5t - chamfer by 30° to 45°,

build up with welding, on one side, with backing strip if
necessary, grind and weld.
Tee Fillet
G > 16 mm or G > 1.5t use insert plate of minimum width

300 mm
Liner treatment
Not to be used in cargo

t2  t  t1
area or areas of tensile
G  2 mm
stress through the
a = 5 mm + fillet leg length thickness of the liner
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3 mm < G ≤ 5 mm
build up weld
5 mm < G ≤ 16 mm - build up with welding, with

backing strip if necessary, remove backing strip if
used, back gouge and back weld
Single bevel tee
G > 16 mm new plate to be inserted of minimum

width 300 mm
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Single ‘J’ bevel tee
As single bevel tee
Double bevel tee symmetrical
When 5 mm < G ≤ 16 mm build up with welding

using ceramic or other approved backing bar,
remove, back gouge and back weld.
Double bevel tee asymmetrical
When G > 16 mm-insert plate of minimum height

300 mm to be fitted.
Double ‘J’ bevel symmetrical
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Typical Fillet and Butt Weld Profile Remedial

Fillet weld leg length
Increase leg or throat by welding over
Fillet weld toe angle
θ> 90° grinding, and welding, where necessary,

to make θ ≤90°
Butt weld toe angle

Minimum short bead
to be referred to Table
θ> 90° grinding, and welding, where necessary, 1.9.14
to make θ ≤ 90°
Butt weld undercut For strength member, where 0.5 < D ≤ 1 mm,
and for other, where 0.8 < D ≤ 1 mm, undercut
to be ground smooth (localized only) or to be
filled by welding
Where D > 1 mm
undercut to be filled by welding
Fillet weld undercut
Where 0.8 < D ≤ 1 mm

undercut to be ground smooth (localized only)
or to be filled by welding
Where D > 1 mm
undercut to be filled by welding
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Distance Between Welds Remedial Table 1.9.10

Scallops over weld seams
Hole to be cut and ground smooth to obtain

distance
Erroneous Hole Remedial Table 1.9.11

Strength member
open hole to minimum 75 mm dia., fit and weld
spigot piece
Holes made erroneously D < 200 mm
θ = 30º − 40º Fillet weld to be made

G = 4 – 6 mm after butt weld
1/2t = t1 = t
l = 50 mm The fitting of spigot
Or pieces in areas of high
open hole to over 300 mm and fit insert plate stress concentration or
fatigue is to be approved
Other by CCS.
open hole to over 300 mm and fit insert plate or fit
lap plate
t1 = t2 L = 50 mm, min
Strength member
Holes made erroneously D ≥ 200 mm open hole and fit insert plate
Other
open hole to over 300 mm and fit insert plate or fit
lap plate
t1 = t2 L = 50 mm, min
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Remedial by Insert Plate Table 1.9.12

Remedial by insert plate
L = 300 mm minimum
B = 300 mm minimum
R = 5t mm
100 mm minimum
(1) seam with insert piece is to be welded first
(2) original seam is to be released and welded
over for a minimum of 100 mm.
Remedial of built section by insert plate
L min  300 mm
Welding sequence
(1)  (2)  (3)  (4)
Web butt weld scallop to be filled during final

pass (4)
Weld Surface Remedial Table 1.9.13

Weld spatter 1. Remove spatter observed before blasting with

scraper or chipping hammer, etc.
2. For spatter observed after blasting:
In principle, no grinding
a) remove with a chipping hammer, scraper,
is applied to weld
etc.
surface
b) for spatter not easily removed with a
chipping hammer, scraper, etc., grind the
sharp angle of spatter to make it obtuse
Arc strike Minimum short bead to

Remove the hardened zone by grinding or other
(HT steel, Cast steel, Grade E of mild steel, be referred to Table
measures such as overlapped weld bead etc.
TMCP type HT steel, Low temp steel) 1.9.14
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Welding Remedial by Short Bead Table 1.9.14

a) HT steel, Cast steel, TMCP type HT steel (Ceq >

0.36%) and Low temp steel (Ceq > 0.36%)
Length of short bead ≥ 50 mm
b) Grade E of mild steel

Short bead for remedying scar (scratch) Length of short bead ≥ 30 mm
c) TMCP type HT steel (Ceq ≤ 0.36%) and Low temp

steel (Ceq ≤ 0.36%)
Preheating is necessary
at 100 ± 25℃
a) HT steel, Cast steel, TMCP type HT steel (Ceq >
0.36%) and Low temp steel (Ceq > 0.36%)
b) Grade E of mild steel

Remedying weld bead Length of short bead ≥ 30 mm
c) TMCP type HT steel (Ceq ≤ 0.36%) and Low temp

steel (Ceq ≤ 0.36%)
Notes:
1. When short bead is made erroneously, remove the bead by grinding.
2. Ceq  C + + + % 
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References:
1. IACS “Bulk Carriers - Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structure”
2. TSCF “Guidelines for the inspection and maintenance of double hull tanker structures”
3. TSCF “Guidance manual for the inspection and condition assessment of tanker structures”
4. IACS UR W7 “Hull and machinery steel forgings”
5. IACS UR W8 “Hull and machinery steel castings”
6. IACS UR W11 “Normal and higher strength hull structural steel”
7. IACS UR W13 “Thickness tolerances of steel plates and wide flats”
8. IACS UR W14 “Steel plates and wide flats with specified minimum through thickness properties (“Z”
quality)”
9. IACS UR W17 “Approval of consumables for welding normal and higher strength hull structural
steels”
10. IACS UR W28 “Welding procedure qualification tests of steels for hull construction and marine
structures”
11. IACS UR Z10.1 “Hull surveys of oil tankers” and Z10.2 “Hull surveys of bulk carriers” Annex I
12. IACS UR Z23 “Hull survey for new construction”
13. IACS Recommendation No.12 “Guidelines for surface finish of hot rolled plates and wide flats”
14. IACS Recommendation No.20 “Non-destructive testing of ship hull steel welds”
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2 Repair Quality Standard for Existing Ships
2.1 Scope
2.1.1 This standard provides guidance on quality of repair of hull structures. The standard covers
permanent repairs of existing ships.
2.1.1.1 Whereas the standard generally applies to:
(1) conventional ship types;
(2) parts of hull covered by the rules of CCS;
(3) hull structures constructed from normal and higher strength hull structural steel, the applicability of the
standard is in each case to be agreed upon by CCS.
2.1.1.2 The standard does generally not apply to repair of
(1) special types of ships as e.g. gas tankers;
(2) structures fabricated from stainless steel or other, special types or grades of steel.
2.1.2 The standard covers typical repair methods and gives guidance on quality standard on the most
important aspects of such repairs. Unless explicitly stated elsewhere in the standard, the level of
workmanship reflected herein will in principle be acceptable for primary and secondary structure of
conventional design. A more stringent standard may however be required for critical and highly stressed
areas of the hull, and is to be agreed with CCS in each case. In assessing the criticality of hull structure and
structural components, reference is made to References 1, 2 and 3 to this Section.
2.1.3 Restoration of structure to the original standard may not constitute durable repairs of damages
originating from insufficient strength or inadequate detail design. In such cases strengthening or
improvements beyond the original design may be required. Such improvements are not covered by this
standard, however it is referred to References 1, 2 and 3 to this Section.
2.2 General requirements for repairs and repairers

2.2.1 In general, when hull structure covered by classification is to be subjected to repairs, the work is to
be carried out under the supervision of the Surveyor to CCS. Such repairs are to be agreed prior to
commencement of the work.
2.2.2 Repairs are to be carried out by workshops, repair yards or personnel who have demonstrated their
capability to carry out hull repairs of adequate quality in accordance with CCS requirements and this
standard.
2.2.3 Repairs are to be carried out under working conditions that facilitate sound repairs. Provisions are to
be made for proper accessibility, staging, lighting and ventilation. Welding operations are to be carried out
under shelter from rain, snow and wind.
2.2.4 Welding of hull structures is to be carried out by qualified welders, according to approved and
qualified welding procedures and with welding consumables approved by CCS, see Section 2.3. Welding
operations are to be carried out under proper supervision of the repair yard.
2.2.5 Where repairs to hull which affect or may affect classification are intended to be carried out during
a voyage, complete repair procedure including the extent and sequence of repair is to be submitted to and
agreed upon by the Surveyor to CCS reasonably in advance of the repairs. See Reference 8 to this Section.
2.3 Qualification of personnel

2.3.1 Qualification of welders
2.3.1.1 Welders are to be qualified in accordance with the procedures of CCS or to a recognised national
or international standard, e.g. EN 287, ISO 9606, ASME Section IX, ANSI/AWS D1.1. Recognition of
other standards is subject to submission to CCS for evaluation. Repair yards and workshops are to keep
records of welders qualification and, when required, furnish valid approval test certificates.
2.3.1.2 Welding operators using fully mechanised of fully automatic processes need generally not pass
approval testing, provided that production welds made by the operators are of the required quality. However,
operators are to receive adequate training in setting or programming and operating the equipment. Records
of training and production test results shall be maintained on individual operator’s files and records, and be
made available to CCS for inspection when requested.
2.3.2 Qualification of welding procedures
2.3.2.1 Welding procedures are to be qualified in accordance with the procedures of CCS or a recognised
national or international standard, e.g. EN288, ISO 9956, ASME Section IX, ANSI/AWS D1.1.
Recognition of other standards is subject to submission to CCS for evaluation. The welding procedure
should be supported by a welding procedure qualification record. The specification is to include the
welding process, types of electrodes, weld shape, edge preparation, welding techniques and positions.
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2.3.3 Qualification of NDE operators

2.3.3.1 Personnel performing non-destructive examination for the purpose of assessing quality of welds in
connection with repairs covered by this standard, are to be qualified in accordance with CCS rules or to a
recognised international or national qualification scheme. Records of operators and their current certificates
are to be kept and made available to the Surveyor for inspection.
2.4 Materials
2.4.1 General requirements for materials
2.4.1.1 The requirements for materials used in repairs are in general the same as the requirements for
materials specified in CCS rules for new constructions, (see Reference 5 to this Section).
2.4.1.2 Replacement material is in general to be of the same grade as the original approved material.
Alternatively, material grades complying with recognised national or international standards may be
accepted by CCS provided such standards give equivalence to the requirements of the original grade or are
agreed by CCS. For assessment of equivalency between steel grades, the general requirements and
guidelines in Section 2.4.2 apply.
2.4.1.3 Higher tensile steel is not to be replaced by steel of a lesser strength unless specially approved by
CCS.
2.4.1.4 Normal and higher strength hull structural steels are to be manufactured at works approved by
CCS for the type and grade being supplied.
2.4.1.5 Materials used in repairs are to be certified by CCS applying the procedures and requirements in
the rules for new constructions. In special cases, and normally limited to small quantities, materials may be
accepted on the basis of alternative procedures for verification of the material’s properties. Such procedures
are subject to agreement by CCS in each separate case.
2.4.2 Equivalency of material grades
2.4.2.1 Assessment of equivalency between material grades should at least include the following aspects:
(1) heat treatment/delivery condition;
(2) chemical composition;
(3) mechanical properties;
(4) tolerances.
2.4.2.2 When assessing the equivalence between grades of normal or higher strength hull structural steels
up to and including grade E40 in thickness limited to 50 mm, the general requirements in Table 2.4.1 apply.
2.4.2.3 Guidance on selection of steel grades to certain recognised standards equivalent to hull structural
steel grades specified in CCS rules is given in Table 2.4.2.
Minimum extent and requirements to assessment of equivalency between normal or higher strength
hull structural steel grades Table 2.4.1
Items to be
Requirements Comments
considered
− C; equal or lower
− P and S; equal or lower
Chemical The sum of the elements, e.g. Cu, Ni, Cr and
− Mn; approximately the same but not exceeding 1.6%
composition Mo should not exceed 0.8%
− Fine grain elements; in same amount
− Detoxidation practice
− Tensile strength; equal or higher
− Yield strength; equal or higher Actual yield strength should not exceed CCS
Mechanical
− Elongation; equal or higher Rule minimum requirements by more than 80
properties
− Impact energy; equal or higher at same or lower N/mm2
temperature, where applicable
Heat treatment in increasing order:
− as rolled (AR)
− controlled rolled (CR)
Condition of − normalised (N)
− Same or better
supply − thermo-mechanically rolled (TM)1)
− quenched and tempered (QT)1)
1)
TM- and QT-steels are not suitable for hot
forming
Permissible under thickness tolerances:
Tolerances − Same or stricter − plates: 0.3 mm
− sections: according to recognised standards
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Guidance on steel grades comparable to the normal and high strength hull structural steel grades
given in CCS rules Table 2.4.2
Steel grades according to CCS rules (Reference 5 to this Section) Comparable steel grades
Yield stress Tensile Elongation Average impact ISO

energy EN
ReH strength A5 630-80 ASTM JIS
Grade Temp. J, min. EN 10025-93
min. Rm min. 4950/2/3/ A 131 G 3106
EN 10113-93
N/mm2 N/mm2 % ℃ L T 1981
A +20 − − Fe 360B S235JRG2 A SM41B
B 235 400-502 22 0 27 20 Fe 360C S235J0 B SM41B
D -20 27 20 Fe 360D S235J2G3 D (SM41C)
E -40 27 20 − S275NL/ML E −
A 27 0 Fe 430C S275J0G3 − −
D 27 265 400-530 22 -20 27 20 Fe 430D S275N/M − −
E 27 -40 − S275NL/ML − −
A 32 0 − − AH32 SM50B
D 32 315 440-590 22 -20 31 22 − − DH32 (SM50C)
E 32 -40 − − EH32 −
A 36 0 Fe 510C S355N/M AH36 SM53B
D 36 355 490-620 21 -20 34 24 Fe 510D S355N/M DH36 (SM53C)
E 36 -40 E355E S355NL/ML EH36 −
A 40 0 E390CC S420N/M AH40 (SM58)
D 40 390 510-650 20 -20 41 27 E390DD S420N/M DH40 −
E 40 -40 E390E S420NL/ML EH40 −
Note: In selecting comparable steels from this table, attention should be given to the requirements of Table 2.4.1 and the
dimension requirements of the product with respect to CCS rules.
2.5 General requirements to welding

2.5.1 Correlation of welding consumables with hull structural steels
2.5.1.1 For the different hull structural steel grades welding consumables are to be selected in accordance
with IACS UR W17 (see Reference 6 to this Section).
2.5.2 General requirements to preheating and drying out
2.5.2.1 The need for preheating is to be determined based on the chemical composition of the materials,
welding process and procedure and degree of joint restraint.
2.5.2.2 A minimum preheat of 50℃ is to be applied when ambient temperature is below 0℃. Dryness of
the welding zone is in all cases to be ensured.
2.5.2.3 Guidance on recommended minimum preheating temperature for higher strength steel is given in
Table 2.5.2. For automatic welding processes utilising higher heat input e.g. submerged arc welding, the
temperatures may be reduced by 50℃. For re-welding or repair of welds, the stipulated values are to be
increased by 25℃.
Preheating temperature Table 2.5.2
Recommended minimum preheat temperature (℃)
Carbon equivalent 1) 2)
tcomb ≤ 50 mm 50 mm < tcomb ≤ 70 mm 2) tcomb> 70 mm 2)
Ceq ≤ 0.39 50
Ceq ≤ 0.41 75
Ceq ≤ 0.43 50 100
Ceq ≤ 0.45 50 100 125
Ceq ≤ 0.47 100 125 150
Ceq ≤ 0.50 125 150 175
Notes:
1) Ceq  C + + + % 
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2) Combined thickness tcomb = t1+t2+t3+t4, see Figure 2.5.2.
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Figure 2.5.2 Combined thickness
2.5.3 Dry welding on hull plating below the waterline of vessels afloat
2.5.3.1 Welding on hull plating below the waterline of vessels afloat is acceptable only on normal and
higher strength steels with specified yield strength not exceeding 355 MPa and only for local repairs.
Welding involving other high strength steels or more extensive repairs against water backing is subject to
special consideration and approval by CCS of the welding procedure.
2.5.3.2 Low-hydrogen electrodes or welding processes are to be used when welding on hull plating
against water backing. Coated low-hydrogen electrodes used for manual metal arc welding should be
properly conditioned to ensure a minimum of moisture content.
2.5.3.3 In order to ensure dryness and to reduce the cooling rate, the structure is to be preheated by a
torch or similar prior to welding, to a temperature of minimum 5℃ or as specified in the welding
procedure.
2.6 Repair quality standard

2.6.1 Welding, general requirements (See Figure 2.6.1 and Table 2.6.1)
Figure 2.6.1 Groove roughness
Table 2.6.1
Material Grade Same as original or higher See Section 2.4
IACS UR W17 (Reference 6 to Approval according to
Welding Consumables
this Section) equivalent international standard
Groove / Roughness See note and Figure 2.6.1 d < 1.5 mm Grind smooth
Steel temperature not lower than
Pre-Heating See Table 2.5.1
5℃
Welding with water on Acceptable for normal and high − Moisture to be removed
See Section 2.5.3
the outside strength steels by a heating torch
Alignment As for new construction
IACS Recommendation No.20
Weld Finish
(Reference 10 to this Section)
IACS Recommendation No.20 At random with extent to be
NDE
Reference 10 to this Section) agreed with attending surveyors
Note: Slag, grease, loose mill scale, rust and paint, other than primer, to be removed.
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2.6.2 Renewal of plates (See Figure 2.6.2 and Table 2.6.2)
Figure 2.6.2 Welding sequence for inserts
Table 2.6.2
Min 300 × 300 mm
Min 200 × 200 mm
Size Insert R = 5 × thickness Circular inserts:
Min R = 100 mm
Dmin = 200 mm
Marterial Grade Same as original or higher See Section 2.4
In case of non-compliance increase
Edge Preparation As for new construction
the amount of NDE
For primary members sequence 1
See Figure 2.6.2Weld sequence: 1
Welding Sequence and 2 transverse to the main stress
→2→3→4
direction
Weld Finish
NDE
(Reference 10 to this Section))
2.6.3 Doublers on plating (See Figure 2.6.3 and Table 2.6.3)

Local doublers are normally only allowed as temporary repairs, except as original compensation for
openings, within the main hull structure.
Figure 2.6.3 Doublers on plates
Table 2.6.3
For areas where existing plating is
less than 5 mm plating a
Existing Plating General:：t ≥ 5 mm
permanent repair by insert is to be
carried out
Min 300 × 300 mm
Extent / Size Rounded off corners.
R ≥ 50 mm
td ≤ tp
Thickness of Doubler (td) (tp = original thickness of td > tp/3
existing plating)
Material Grade Same as original plate See Section 2.4
As for [newbuilding] Doublers welded on primary
Edge Preparation
new construction strength members: (Le: leg length)
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when t > Le + 5 mm, the edge to be
tapered (1:4)
As for [newbuilding] Welding sequence similar to insert
Welding
new construction plates
Weld Size (throat Circumferential and in slots:
thicknesss)) 0.6 × td
Normal size of slot: (80-100) ×
2 td Max pitch between For doubler extended over several
Slot Welding Distance from doubler edge slots 200 mm supporting elements, see Figure
and between slots: dmax = 500 mm 2.6.3
d ≤ 15 td
NDE
2.6.4 Renewal of internals/stiffeners (See Figure 2.6.4 and Table 2.6.4)
Figure 2.6.4 Welding sequence for inserts of stiffeners
Table 2.6.4
Size Insert Min. 300 mm Min 200 mm
Marterial Grade Same as original or higher See Section 2.4
As for new construction.
Edge Preparation Fillet weld stiffener web / plate to be released
over min. d = 150 mm
See Figure 2.6.4
Welding Sequence
Welding sequence is 1→2→3
IACS Recommendation No.20 (Reference 10 to
Weld Finish
this Section)
IACS Recommendation No.20 (Reference 10 to
NDE
this Section)
2.6.5 Renewal of internals/stiffeners – transitions inverted angle/bulb profile (See Figure 2.6.5 and
Table 2.6.5)
The application of the transition is allowed for secondary structural elements.
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Figure 2.6.5 Transition between inverted angle and bulb profile
Table 2.6.5
(h1- h2) ≤ 0.25 × b1
t1  t 2 2 mm Without tapering transition
Transition Angle 15 degrees At any arbitrary section
tf = tf2
Flanges
bf = bf2
Length of Flatbar 4 × h1
Material See Section 2.4
2.6.6 Application of Doubling Straps (See Figure 2.6.6 and Table 2.6.6)
2.6.6.1 In certain instances, doubling straps are used as a means to strengthen and reinforce primary
structure. Where this has been agreed and approved, particular attention should be paid to:
(1) the end termination points of the straps, so that toe support is such that no isolated hard point occurs;
(2) in the case of application of symmetrical or asymmetrical-ended straps, the corners at the end of the
tapering should be properly rounded;
(3) any butts between lengths of doubling straps, so that there is adequate separation of the butt weld from
the primary structure below during welding, and so that a high quality root run under controlled
circumstances is completed prior to completing the remainder of the weld. Ultrasonic testing should be
carried out on completion to verify full penetration.
Figure 2.6.6 Application of Doubling Straps
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Table 2.6.6
Tapering l/b>3 Special consideration to be drawn to

design of strap terminations in
Radius 0.1 × b Min 30 mm fatigue sensitive areas
See paragraph 2.4
Material
General requirement to materials
Depending on number and function
of straps.
Weld Size
Throat thickness to be increased
15 % toward ends
Welding sequence from middle See sketch. For welding of lengths >
Welding
towards the free ends 1000 mm step welding to be applied
2.6.7 Welding of pitting corrosion (See Figure 2.6.7 and Table 2.6.7)
Note:
Shallow pits may be filled by applying coating or pit filler. Pits can be defined as shallow when their depth is less that 1/3 of
the original plate thickness.
Figure 2.6.7 Welding of pits
Table 2.6.7
If deep pits or grooves are
Pits / grooves are to be See also IACS Recommendation 12
clustered together or remaining
Extent / Depth welded flush with the
thickness is less than 6 mm, (Reference 9 to this Section)
original surface.
the plates should be renewed.
Heavy rust to be
Cleaning
removed
Required when ambient Always use propane torch or
Pre-Heating See Table 2.5.1
temperature < 5℃ similar to remove any moisture
Reverse direction for See also IACS Recommendation
Welding Sequence
each layer No.12 (Reference 9 to this Section)
IACS Recommendation
Weld Finish No.20 (Reference 10 to
this Section)
IACS Recommendation
NDE No.20 (Reference 10 to Min 10% extent Preferably MPI
this Section)
Reference is made to TSCF Guidelines, Ref. 2 & 3.
2.6.8 Welding repairs for cracks (See Figure 2.6.8 and Table 2.6.8)
In the event that a crack is considered weldable, either as a temporary or permanent repair, the following
techniques should be adopted as far as practicable. Run-on and run-off plates should be adopted at all free
edges.
Figure 2.6.8.a Step back technique
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Figure 2.6.8.b End crack termination
Figure 2.6.8.c Welding sequence for cracks with length less than 300 mm
Figure 2.6.8.d Groove preparation (U-groove left and V-groove right)
Table 2.6.8
For through plate cracks as for
Groove Preparation  = 45º ~ 60º newbuilding. See also Figure
r = 5 mm 2.6.8.d
For cracks ending on edges weld
Termination to have
Termination to be terminated on a tab. See
slope 1:3
Figure 2.6.8.b
On plate max 400 mm
On plate max 500 mm. Linear
Extent length. Vee out 50 mm
crack, not branched
past end of crack
For cracks longer than 300
See Figure 2.6.8.c for Always use low hydrogen
Welding Sequence mm step-back technique
sequence and direction welding consumables
should be used Figure 2.6.8.a
IACS Recommendation
Weld Finish No.20 (Reference 10 to
this Section)
IACS Recommendation
100% surface crack detection +
NDE No.20 (Reference 10 to 100 % MP or PE of groove
UE or RE for butt joints
this Section)
References:
1. IACS “Bulk Carriers - Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structure”
2. TSCF “Guidelines for the inspection and maintenance of double hull tanker structures”
3. TSCF “Guidance manual for the inspection and condition assessment of tanker structures”
4. IACS UR W 11 “Normal and higher strength hull structural steels”
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5. IACS UR W 13 “Thickness tolerances of steel plates and wide flats”

6. IACS UR W 17 “Approval of consumables for welding normal and higher strength hull structural steels”
7. IACS Z 10.1 “Hull surveys of oil tankers” and Z 10.2 “Hull surveys of bulk carriers” Table IV
8. IACS UR Z 13 “Voyage repairs and maintenance”
9. IACS Recommendation 12 “Guidelines for surface finish of hot rolled steel plates and wide flats”
10. IACS Recommendation 20 “Non-destructive testing of ship hull steel welds”
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CHAPTER 5 SURVEYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION

5.1.1.1 For the purpose of maintaining the validity of certificates, ships which have been classed with
CCS are to be subject to various surveys as specified in Section 2 of this Chapter, as appropriate. Such
surveys may be extended by CCS Surveyors at their professional judgement, and the owner is to provide
appropriate survey conditions and make arrangements accordingly and has the obligation to pay the
expenses related to extending the surveys.
5.1.1.2 If any damage or defect affecting the validity of certificates is found at any of the surveys, the
Surveyor is to inform the owner or his representative of the recommendations in time when he deems
necessary. When such recommendations are not dealt with, the Surveyor is to report this to the
Headquarters of CCS immediately.
5.1.1.3 It is the responsibility of the owner to apply to CCS for all surveys necessary for the maintenance
of the validity of certificates and to make preparations and take safety precautions for surveys in
accordance with the requirements of the Rules.
5.1.2 Reclassification
5.1.2.1 When reclassification is desired for a ship for which the class previously assigned by CCS has
been canceled, CCS will carry out a survey appropriate to the age of the ship and the circumstances of the
case. If, at such a survey, the ship is found or placed in a good and efficient condition in accordance with
CCS rules, CCS will reinstate the original class or assign such other class as may be deemed necessary. The
date of any reclassification will be recorded in the Register of Ships or its supplement.
5.1.3 Damage and repair surveys

5.1.3.1 Any damage to hull, equipment or machinery (including electrical installations), which could
invalidate the conditions for which a class has been assigned, is to be reported to CCS without delay. CCS
will appoint the Surveyor(s) boarding a ship in time to carry out damage surveys at a suitable port where
the ship arrives on its voyage. And the scope of the survey is to be that considered by the Surveyor(s)
necessary for ascertaining the extent and cause of the damage.
5.1.3.2 All repairs to hull, equipment or machinery (including electrical installations) involving the ship’s
class are to be made under the supervision of the Surveyor(s). If repairs are effected at a place where
services of a CCS Surveyor are not available, CCS is to be informed in time by the owner/company.
5.1.4 Alteration or modification surveys

5.1.4.1 Plans and particulars of any proposed alternations or modifications to the approved scantlings or
arrangements of hull, equipment or machinery (including electrical installations) are to be submitted to
CCS for approval. Such alterations or modifications and related items are in general to comply with the
provisions of the present rules of CCS or at least the requirements of previously applicable rules.
5.1.4.2 Alterations or modifications of a major character, if any, are to comply with the provisions of
5.1.5 Definitions
5.1.5.1 For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions apply to all ships:
(1) A ballast tank is a tank which is used primarily for the carriage of salt water ballast.
(2) Spaces are independent compartments, including holds, tanks, cofferdams and void spaces bounding
cargo holds, decks and the outer hull.
(3) A transverse section includes all longitudinal members such as plating, longitudinals and girders at the
deck, side, bottom, inner bottom, and longitudinal bulkhead (where applicable, hopper side plating and
bottom plating of top wing tanks). For transversely framed vessels, a transverse section includes adjacent
frames and their end connections in way of transverse sections.
(4) Representative spaces are those which are expected to reflect the conditions of other spaces of similar
type and service and with similar corrosion protection systems. When selecting representative spaces,
account is to be taken of the service and repair history on board and identifiable critical and/or suspect
areas.
(5) Suspect areas are locations showing substantial corrosion and/or are considered by the Surveyor to be
prone to rapid wastage.
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(6) Substantial corrosion is an extent of corrosion such that assessment of corrosion pattern indicates a
wastage in excess of 75% of allowable margins, but within acceptable limits. For ships built in accordance
with PART NINE and PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments,
substantial corrosion is an extent of corrosion such that the assessment of the corrosion pattern indicates a
gauged (or measured) thickness between tren + 0.5 mm and tren.
(7) A corrosion prevention system is normally considered a full hard protective coating. For the purpose
of this Chapter, a full hard protective coating is usually to be epoxy coating or equivalent. Other coating
systems, which are neither soft nor semi-hard coatings①, may be considered acceptable as alternatives
provided that they are applied and maintained in compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
(8) A prompt and thorough repair is a permanent repair completed at the time of survey to the
satisfaction of the Surveyor, therein removing the need for the imposition of any associated condition of
classification, or recommendation.
(9) Air pipe heads installed on the exposed decks are those extending above the freeboard deck or
superstructure decks.
(10) Wind and water strakes are the strakes of a ship’s side shell plating between the ballast and deepest
load waterlines. Due to the ship’s trim, the strakes may vary over the length of the ship.
(11) An overall survey is a survey intended to report on the overall condition of the hull structure and
determine the extent of additional close-up surveys.
(12) A close-up survey is a survey where the details of structural components are within the close visual
inspection range of the surveyor, i.e. normally within reach of hand.
(13) Special consideration or specially considered (in connection with close-up surveys and thickness
measurements) means sufficient close-up inspection and thickness measurements are to be taken to confirm
the actual average condition of the structure under the coating.
(14) Cargo length area is that part of the ship which includes all cargo holds and adjacent areas including
fuel tanks, cofferdams, ballast tanks and void spaces.
(15) Coating condition② is defined as follows:
GOOD: Condition with only minor spot rusting;
FAIR: Condition with local breakdown at edges of stiffeners and weld connections and/or light
rusting over 20% or more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined for POOR
condition;
POOR: Condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of areas or hard scale at
10% or more of areas under consideration.
(16) Extensive corrosion is an extent of corrosion consisting of hard and/or loose scale, including pitting,
over 70% or more of the area under consideration, accompanied by evidence of thickness diminution.
(17) Renewal thickness (tren)③ is the minimum allowable thickness, in mm, below which renewal of
structural members is to be carried out.
(18) Pitting corrosion is defined as scattered corrosion spots/areas with local material reductions which are
greater than the general corrosion in the surrounding area. Pitting intensity is defined in Figure 5.1.5.1(18).
(19) Edge corrosion is defined as local corrosion at the free edges of plates, stiffeners, primary support
members and around openings. An example of edge corrosion is shown in Figure 5.1.5.1(19).
(20) Grooving corrosion is typically local material loss adjacent to weld joints along abutting stiffeners
and at stiffener or plate butts or seams. An example of groove corrosion is shown in Figure 5.1.5.1(20).
① As for the requirements regarding semi-hard coatings, these coatings, if already applied, will not be accepted from the
next special or intermediate survey commenced on or after 1 July 2010, whichever comes first, with respect to waiving
the annual internal examination of the ballast tanks.
② For oil tankers, reference is made to IACS Recommendation No.87 - Guidelines for Coating Maintenance & Repairs for
Ballast Tanks and Combined Cargo/Ballast Tanks on Oil Tankers.
③ For CSR ships, refer to Section 12, PART NINE and Chapter 13, PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013
and 2014 amendments for details; for non-CSR ships, refer to Appendix 1 of this Chapter for details.
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Figure 5.1.5.1(18) Pitting Intensity Diagrams
Figure 5.1.5.1(19) Edge Corrosion
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Figure 5.1.5.1(20) Grooving Corrosion
5.1.5.2 The following definitions are added for oil tankers in addition to those in 5.1.5.1 of this Chapter:
(1) A ballast tank is a tank which is used solely for the carriage of salt water ballast.
A combined cargo/ballast tank is a tank which is used for the carriage of cargo or ballast water as a
routine part of the ship’s operation and will be treated as a ballast tank. Cargo tanks in which water ballast
might be carried only in exceptional cases per MARPOL I/18.3 are to be treated as cargo tanks.
(2) Cargo area is that part of the ship that contains cargo tanks, slop tanks and cargo/ballast pump-rooms,
cofferdams, ballast tanks and void spaces adjacent to cargo tanks and also deck areas throughout the entire
length and breadth of the part of the ship over the above mentioned spaces.
(3) A double hull oil tanker is a ship which is constructed primarily for the carriage of oil in bulk, which
has the cargo tanks protected by a double hull which extends for the entire length of the cargo area,
consisting of double sides and double bottom spaces for the carriage of water ballast or void spaces.
5.1.5.3 The following definitions are added for bulk carriers in addition to those in 5.1.5.1 of this
Chapter:
(1) An existing bulk carrier is generally a bulk carrier which has been constructed in compliance with
plans approved in accordance with the rules effective before entry into force of the Rules.
(2) A double skin bulk carrier is a ship which is constructed generally with single deck, double bottom,
topside tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces, and is intended primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk,
including such types as ore carriers and combination carriers,① in which all cargo holds are bounded by a
double-side skin (regardless of the width of the wing space). Common Structural Rules does not apply to
ore and combination carriers.
(3) Ballast tank:
① A ballast tank of a bulk carrier is a tank which is used solely for salt water ballast, or, where
applicable, a space which is used for both cargo and salt ballast will be treated as a ballast tank when
substantial corrosion has been found in that space.
② A ballast tank of a double skin bulk carrier is a tank which is used solely for salt water ballast, or,
where applicable, a space which is used for both cargo and salt ballast will be treated as a ballast
tank when substantial corrosion has been found in that space. A double side tank is to be considered
as a separate tank even if it is in connection to either the topside tank or the hopper side tank.
5.1.6 Preparations for survey

5.1.6.1 Conditions for survey
① For combination carriers and combination carriers with longitudinal bulkheads, additional requirements are specified in
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(1) The owner is to provide the necessary facilities for a safe execution of the survey. For self-propelled
ships having the notation ESP, the following are to be complied with:
① in order to enable the attending Surveyors to carry out the survey, provisions for proper and safe
access are to be agreed between the owner and CCS in accordance with the relevant requirements of
IACS PR37;
② details of the means of access are to be provided in the Survey Planning Questionnaire given in
Appendix 11B of this Chapter;
③ in cases where the provisions of safety and required access are judged by the attending Surveyors
not to be adequate, the survey of the spaces involved is not to proceed.
(2) Tanks and spaces are to be safe for access. Tanks and spaces are to be gas free and properly ventilated.
Prior to entering a tank, void or enclosed space, it is to be verified that the atmosphere in that space is free
from hazardous gas and contains sufficient oxygen.
(3) In preparation for survey and thickness measurements and to allow for a thorough examination, all
spaces are to be cleaned including removal from surfaces of all loose accumulated corrosion scale. Spaces
are to be sufficiently clean and free from water, scale, dirt, oil residues etc. to reveal corrosion, deformation,
fractures, damages, or other structural deterioration, as well as the condition of the coating. However, those
areas of structure whose renewal has already been decided by the owner need only be cleaned and descaled
to the extent necessary to determine the limits of the renewed areas.
(4) Sufficient illumination is to be provided to reveal corrosion, deformation, fractures, damages or other
structural deterioration, as well as the condition of the coating.
(5) Where soft or semi-hard coatings have been applied, safe access is to be provided for the Surveyor to
verify the effectiveness of the coating and to carry out an assessment of the conditions of internal structures
which may include spot removal of the coating. When safe access cannot be provided, the soft or semi-hard
coating is to be removed.
(6) Casings, ceilings or linings, and loose insulation, where fitted, are to be removed, as required by the
Surveyor, for examination of plating and framing. Compositions on plating are to be examined and sounded,
but need not be disturbed if found adhering satisfactorily to the plating.
(7) In refrigerated cargo spaces the condition of the coating behind the insulation is to be examined at
representative locations. The examination may be limited to verification that the protective coating remains
effective and that there are no visible structural defects. Where POOR coating condition is found, the
examination is to be extended as deemed necessary by the Surveyor. If indents, scratches, etc., are detected
during surveys of shell plating from the outside, insulations in way are to be removed as required by the
Surveyor, for further examination of the plating and adjacent frames.
5.1.6.2 Access to structures
(1) For survey including overall survey of all ships, means are to be provided to enable the Surveyor to
examine the hull structure in a safe and practical way.
(2) For survey of all ships in cargo holds and seawater ballast tanks, and for close-up survey of general
cargo ships, oil tankers, chemical tankers, and the hull structure, other than cargo hold shell frames, of bulk
carriers, one or more of the following means for access, acceptable to the Surveyor, is to be provided:
① permanent staging and passages through structures;
② temporary staging and passages through structures;
③ hydraulic arm vehicles such as conventional cherry pickers, lifts and movable platforms;
④ boats or rafts;
⑤ portable ladders;
⑥ other equivalent means.
(3) For close-up surveys of the cargo hold shell frames of bulk carriers less than 100,000 DWT, one or
more of the following means for access, acceptable to the Surveyor, is to be provided:
① means referred to in (2)① to ③ and ⑥ above;
② portable ladder restricted to not more than 5 m in length may be accepted for surveys of lower
section of a shell frame including bracket;
③ hydraulic arm vehicles such as conventional cherry pickers;
④ boats or rafts, provided the structural capacity of the hold is sufficient to withstand static loads at all
levels of water.
(4) Close-up surveys of the cargo hold shell frames of bulk carriers of 100,000 DWT and above:
① For annual surveys, intermediate survey under 10 years of age and special survey No.1, one or more
of the means for access referred to in (3) above (except the portable ladder), acceptable to the
surveyor, may be provided.
② For subsequent intermediate surveys and special surveys, one or more of the following means for
access, acceptable to the Surveyor, is to be provided:
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a. either permanent or temporary staging and passage through structures for close-up survey of the
upper part of hold frames;
b. hydraulic arm vehicles such as conventional cherry pickers for surveys of lower and middle
parts of shell frames as alternative to staging;
c. means referred to in (2)③, ④ and ⑥ above. Boats or rafts, provided the structural capacity of
the hold is sufficient to withstand static loads at all levels of water.
③ Notwithstanding the requirement in (4)① for exclusion of portable ladder, the use of a portable
ladder fitted with a mechanical device to secure the upper end of the ladder is acceptable for the
following:
a. “close-up examination of sufficient extent, minimum 25% of frames, to establish the condition
of the lower region of the shell frames including approx. lower one third length of side frame at
side shell and side frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating of the forward cargo
hold” at annual survey, as required in 5.7.2.4(1)①b;
b. “close-up examination of sufficient extent, minimum 25% of frames, to establish the condition
of the lower region of the shell frames including approx. lower one third length of side frame at
side shell and side frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating of one other selected
cargo hold (other than forward cargo hold)” at annual survey, as required in 5.7.2.4(2)①b.
5.1.6.3 Equipment for survey
(1) Thickness measurement is normally to be carried out by means of ultrasonic test equipment. The
accuracy of the equipment is to be proven to the Surveyor as required. Thickness measurements are to be
carried out by a firm approved by CCS in accordance with Appendix 17 of this Chapter, except that in
respect of measurements of non-ESP ships less than 500 gross tonnage and all fishing vessels, the firm
need not be so approved.
(2) One or more of the following fracture detection procedures may be required if deemed necessary by the
Surveyor:
① radiographic equipment;
② ultrasonic equipment;
③ magnetic particle equipment;
④ dye penetrant.
(3) For self-propelled ships having the notation ESP, the following are to be complied with:
① explosimeter, oxygen-meter, breathing apparatus, lifelines, riding belts with rope and hook and
whistles together with instructions and guidance on their use are to be made available during the
survey. A safety checklist is to be provided;
② adequate and safe lighting is to be provided for the safe and efficient conduct of the survey;
③ adequate protective clothing is to be made available and used (e.g. safety helmet, gloves, safety
shoes, etc.) during the survey.
5.1.6.4 Survey at sea or at anchorage①
(1) Survey at sea or at anchorage may be accepted provided the Surveyor is given the necessary assistance
from the personnel onboard. Necessary precautions and procedures for carrying out the survey are to be in
accordance with 5.1.6.1, 5.1.6.2 and 5.1.6.3 above.
(2) A communication system is to be arranged between the survey party in the tank and the responsible
officer on deck. This system must also include the personnel in charge of ballast pump handling if boats or
rafts are used.
(3) When boats or rafts are used, appropriate life jackets are to be available for all participants. A safety
checklist is to be provided.
(4) Surveys of tanks or applicable holds by means of boats or rafts may only be undertaken with the
agreement of the Surveyor, who is to take into account the safety arrangements provided, including weather
forecasting and ship response under foreseeable conditions and provided the expected rise of water within
the tank does not exceed 0.25 m.
(5) Self-propelled ships having the notation ESP (hereinafter referred to as ESP ships) are to comply with,
in addition to 5.1.6.4(1) to (4), the following requirements:
① Rafts or boats alone may be allowed for inspection of the under deck areas for tanks or spaces, if the
depth of the webs is 1.5 m or less.
② If the depth of the webs is more than 1.5 m, rafts or boats alone may be allowed only:
a. when the coating of the under deck structure is in GOOD condition and there is no evidence of
wastage; or
① Reference is made to IACS Recommendation No.39 − Guidelines for Use of Boats or Rafts for Close-up Surveys.
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b. if a permanent means of access is provided in each bay① to allow safe entry and exit. This
means:
(a) access direct from the deck via a vertical ladder and a small platform fitted approximately 2
m below the deck in each bay; or
(b) access to deck from a longitudinal permanent platform having ladders to deck in each end of
the tank. The platform is, for the full length of the tank, be arranged in level with, or above,
the maximum water level needed for rafting of under deck structure. For this purpose, the
ullage corresponding to the maximum water level is to be assumed not more than 3 m from
the deck plate measured at the midspan of deck transverses and in the middle length of the
tank, e.g. in respect to oil tankers (including double hull oil tankers) and chemical tankers,
see Figure 5.1.6.4(5)②.
Figure 5.1.6.4(5)②
If neither of the above conditions are met, then staging or an “other equivalent means” is to be
provided for the survey of the under deck areas.
③ The use of rafts or boats alone in ① and ② above does not preclude the use of boats or rafts tomove
about within a tank during a survey.
④ When rafts or boats will be used for close-up survey, the following conditions are to be observed:
a. the boat or raft is to be tethered to the access ladder and an additional person is to be stationed
down the access ladder with a clear view of the boat or raft;
b. the surface of water in the tank or hold is to be calm (under all foreseeable conditions the
expected rise of water within the tank or hold is not to exceed 0.25 m) and the water level
stationary. On no account is the level of the water to be rising while the boat or raft is in use;
c. the tank, hold or space must contain clean ballast water only. Even a thin sheen of oil on the
water is not acceptable;
d. at no time is the water level to be allowed to be within 1 m of the deepest underdeck web face
flat so that the survey team is not isolated from a direct escape route to the tank hatch. Filling to
levels above the deck transverses is only to be contemplated if a deck access manhole is fitted
and open in the bay being examined, so that an escape route for the survey party is available at
all times. Other effective means of escape to the deck may be considered;
e. if the tanks (or spaces) are connected by a common venting system, or inert gas system, the
tank in which the boat or raft is to be used is to be isolated to prevent a transfer of gas from
other tanks (or spaces) (for close-up survey of oil tankers and chemical tankers);
f. only rough duty, inflatable rafts or boats, having satisfactory residual buoyancy and stability
even if one chamber is ruptured, are to be used.
5.1.6.5 Survey programme
(1) A specific survey programme is to be worked out by the owner in cooperation with CCS in advance of
the special survey for ESP ships or the intermediate survey for ESP ships of 10 years of age or over. The
survey programme at intermediate survey may consist of the survey programme at the previous special
survey supplemented by the executive hull summary of that special survey and later relevant survey reports.
The survey Programme is to be worked out taking into account any amendments to the survey requirements
implemented after the last special survey carried out. The survey programme is to be in a written format
based on the information in Appendix 11A of this Chapter. The survey is not to commence until the survey
programme has been agreed. Prior to the development of the survey programme, the survey planning
questionnaire is to be completed by the owner based on the information set out in Appendix 11B of this
Chapter, and forwarded to CCS.
① Bay is the area between adjacent transverse frames or transverse bulkheads.
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(2) In developing the survey programme, the following documentation is to be collected and consulted with
a view to reasonably selecting tanks, areas, and structural elements to be examined:
① For bulk carriers:
a. survey status and basic ship information;
b. documentation on board, as described in 5.1.7.2 and 5.1.7.3;
c. main structural plans (scantling drawings), including information regarding use of high-tensile
steels (HTS);
d. relevant previous survey and inspection reports from both CCS and the owner;
e. information regarding the use of the ship’s holds and tanks, typical cargoes and other relevant
data;
f. information regarding corrosion protection level of the newbuilding;
g. information regarding the relevant maintenance level during operation;
② For oil tankers and chemical tankers:
a. survey status and basic ship information;
b. documentation on board, as described in 5.1.7.2 and 5.1.7.3;
c. main structural plans (scantling drawings) of cargo and ballast tanks, including information
regarding use of high tensile steels (HTS) (for chemical tankers, also including information
regarding use of clad steel and stainless steel);
d. Executive Hull Summary;
e. relevant previous damage and repair history;
f. relevant previous survey and inspection reports from both CCS and the owner;
g. details of the inert gas plant and tank cleaning procedures;
h. information and other relevant data regarding conversion or modification of the ship’s cargo and
ballast tanks since the time of construction;
i. description and history of the coating and corrosion protection system, if any;
j. inspections by the owner’s personnel during the last 3 years with reference to structural
deterioration in general, leakages in tank boundaries and piping and condition of the coating and
corrosion protection system, if any;
k. information regarding the relevant maintenance level during operation including port State
control reports of inspection containing hull related deficiencies, Safety Management System
non-conformities relating to hull maintenance, including the associated corrective action(s);
l. any other information that will help identify suspect areas and critical structural areas;
m. cargo and ballast history for the last 3 years, including carriage of cargo under heated conditions
(only for oil tankers);
n. information regarding the use of the ship’s tanks, typical cargoes and other relevant data (only
for chemical tankers).
(3) The submitted survey programme is to account for and comply, as a minimum, with the requirements
for close-up survey, thickness measurement and tank testing (also including pipe testing for chemical
tankers), respectively, and is to include relevant information including at least:
① basic ship information and particulars;
② main structural plans (scantling drawings), including information regarding use of high tensile steels
(HTS) (for chemical tankers, also including information regarding use of clad steel and stainless
steel);
③ plan of tanks;
④ list of tanks with information on use, protection and condition of coating;
⑤ conditions for survey (e.g., information regarding tank cleaning, gas freeing, ventilation, lighting,
etc.);
⑥ provisions and methods for access to structures;
⑦ equipment for surveys;
⑧ nomination of tanks and areas for close-up survey;
⑨ nominations of areas and sections for thickness measurement;
⑩ nomination of tanks for tank testing (for chemical tankers, and the pipes that are to undergo pipe
testing);
⑪ identification of the thickness measurement company (for oil tankers and chemical tankers);
⑫ damage experience related to the ship in question;
⑬ critical structural areas and suspect areas, where relevant (for oil tankers and chemical tankers).
(4) The maximum acceptable structural corrosion diminution levels applicable to the ship are given in
Appendix 1 of this Chapter.
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(5) In preparing the survey programme, reference may be made to Appendix 12 of this Chapter, Guidelines
for Technical Assessment in Conjunction with Planning for Enhanced Surveys and owner’s Report.
5.1.6.6 Survey planning meeting for ESP ships
(1) The establishment of proper preparation and the close cooperation between the attending Surveyor(s)
and the owner’s representatives onboard prior to and during the survey are an essential part in the safe and
efficient conduct of the survey. During the survey on board safety meetings are to be held regularly.
(2) Prior to commencement of any part of the special and intermediate survey, a survey planning meeting is
to be held between the attending Surveyor(s), the owner’s representative in attendance, the thickness
measurement company operator (as applicable) and the master of the ship or an appropriately qualified
representative appointed by the Company for the purpose to ascertain that all the arrangements envisaged in
the survey programme are in place, so as to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of the survey work to be
carried out.
(3) The following is an indicative list of items that are to be addressed in the meeting:
① schedule of the ship (i.e. the voyage, docking and undocking manoeuvres, periods alongside, cargo
and ballast operations, etc.);
② provisions and arrangements for thickness measurements (i.e. access, cleaning/de-scaling,
illumination, ventilation, personal safety);
③ extent of the thickness measurements;
④ acceptance criteria (refer to the list of minimum thicknesses contained in Appendix 11A “Survey
Programme” of this Chapter);
⑤ extent of close-up survey and thickness measurement considering the coating condition and suspect
areas/areas of substantial corrosion;
⑥ execution of thickness measurements;
⑦ taking representative readings in general and where uneven corrosion/pitting is found;
⑧ mapping of areas of substantial corrosion; and
⑨ communication between attending Surveyor(s), the thickness measurement company operator(s) and
owner’s representative(s) concerning findings.
5.1.6.7 Rescue and emergency response equipment
(1) If breathing apparatus and/or other equipment is used as “rescue and emergency response equipment”,
then it is recommended that the equipment should be suitable for the configuration of the space being
surveyed.
5.1.7 Documentation on board

(1) For ESP ships, the owner is to supply and maintain on board documentation as specified in 5.1.7.2 and
5.1.7.3, which is to be readily available for the Surveyor.
(2) The documentation is to be kept on board for the lifetime of the ship.
(3) For tankers and bulk carriers subject to SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-10, the Owner is to arrange the updating of
the Ship Construction File (SCF) throughout the ship’s life whenever a modification of the documentation
included in the SCF has taken place. Documented procedures for updating the SCF are to be included
within the Safety Management System.
5.1.7.2 Survey report file①
(1) A survey report file is to be a part of the documentation on board consisting of:
① reports of structural surveys;
② executive hull summary;
③ thickness measurement reports.
5.1.7.3 Supporting documents
(1) The following additional documentation is to be available on board:
① survey programme as required by 5.1.6.5 until such time as the special survey or intermediate survey,
as applicable, has been completed;
② main structural plans of cargo/cargo oil and ballast tanks (for CSR ships these plans are to include
for each structural element both the as-built and renewal thickness. Any thickness for voluntary
addition is also to be clearly indicated on the plans. The midship section plan to be supplied on board
the ship is to include the minimum allowable hull girder sectional properties for the hold/ tank
transverse section in all cargo holds/tanks);
③ previous repair history;
④ cargo and ballast history;
① Survey report files are available from the Headquarters of CCS and the owner.
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⑤ inspection by ship’s personnel with reference to:

a. structural deterioration in general;
b. leakages in bulkheads and piping;
c. condition of coating or corrosion protection, if any;
⑥ extent of use of inert gas plant and tank cleaning procedures (for oil tankers and chemical tankers);
⑦ any other information that will help identify suspect areas and/or critical structural areas requiring
inspection.
(2) For tankers and bulk carriers subject to SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-10, the Ship Construction File (SCF),
limited to the items to be retained onboard, is to be available on board.
5.1.7.4 Review of documentation on board
(1) Prior to survey, the Surveyor is to examine the completeness of the documentation on board, and its
contents as a basis for the survey.
(2) For tankers and bulk carriers subject to SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-10, on completion of the survey, the
surveyor is to verify that the update of the Ship Construction File (SCF) has been done whenever a
modification of the documentation included in the SCF has taken place.
(3) For tankers and bulk carriers subject to SOLAS Reg. II-1/ 3-10, on completion of the survey, the
surveyor is to verify any addition and/or renewal of materials used for the construction of the hull structure
are documented within the Ship Construction File list of materials.
5.1.8 Reporting and evaluation of survey

5.1.8.1 The data and information on the structural condition of the ship collected during the survey is to
be evaluated for acceptability and continued structural integrity of the ship.
(1) For CSR bulk carriers, the ship’s longitudinal strength is to be evaluated by using the thickness of
structural members measured, renewed and reinforced, as appropriate, during the special surveys carried
out after the ship reached 15 years of age (or during the special survey no. 3, if this is carried out before the
ship reaches 15 years of age) in accordance with the criteria for longitudinal strength of the ship’s hull
girder for CSR bulk carriers specified in Chapter 13, PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013
and 2014 amendments.
(2) The final result of evaluation of the ship’s longitudinal strength required in (1), after renewal or
reinforcement work of structural members, if carried out as a result of initial evaluation, is to be reported as
a part of the Executive Hull Summary.
5.1.8.2 Principles for survey reporting are given in Appendix 11 of this Chapter.
5.1.8.3 When a survey is split between different survey units of CCS, a report is to be made for each
portion of the survey. A list of items examined and/or tested (pressure testing, thickness measurements, etc.)
and an indication of whether the item has been credited, are to be made available to the next survey unit
and/or attending Surveyor(s), prior to continuing or completing the survey.
5.1.8.4 An executive hull summary of the survey and results (Forms CER or EHS of CCS) is to be issued
to the owner and placed on board the ship for reference at future surveys. The executive hull summary is to
be endorsed by the Headquarters of CCS.
5.1.9 Procedures for thickness measurements

(1) This paragraph applies to ESP ships and general dry cargo ships.
(2) The required thickness measurements, if not carried out by CCS itself, are to be witnessed by an
attending Surveyor of CCS.
(3) The thickness measurement company is to be part of the survey planning meeting as stated in 5.1.6.6.
The following are to be agreed during the meeting:
① reporting of thickness measurements on regular basis;
② prompt notification to the Surveyor in case of findings such as:
a. excessive and/or extensive corrosion or pitting/grooving of any significance;
b. structural defects like buckling, fractures and deformed structures;
c. detached and/or holed structure; and
d. corrosion of welds.
(4) Thickness measurements of structures in areas where close-up surveys are required are to be carried out
simultaneously with close-up surveys.
(5) In all cases the extent of the thickness measurements is to be sufficient as to represent the actual average
condition.
5.1.9.2 Thickness measurement
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(1) The thickness measurements are to be carried out by a qualified company certified by CCS according to
5.1.9.3 Number and locations of measurements
(1) Application
This subparagraph only applies to CSR ships. For non-CSR ships, the requirements for number and
locations of measurements are to be in accordance the applicable requirements of this Chapter depending
on ship’s age and structural elements concerned.
(2) Number of measurements
Considering the extent of thickness measurements according to the different structural elements of the ship
and surveys (special, intermediate and annual), the locations of the points to be measured are given for the
most important items of the structure.
(3) Locations of measurements
Tables 5.1.9.3(3)a to c provide explanations and/or interpretations for the application of those requirements
indicated in PART NINE and PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments,
which refer to both systematic thickness measurements related to the calculation of global hull girder
strength and specific measurements connected to close-up surveys.
Interpretations of Rule Requirements for the Locations and Number of Points to Be Measured for
CSR Bulk Carriers (Single Skin) Table 5.1.9.3(3)a
Item Interpretation Figure reference
Selected plates on deck, tank top, “Selected” means at least a single point on one out of
bottom, double bottom and three plates, to be chosen on representative areas of
wind-and-water area average corrosion
At least two points on each plate to be taken either at
All deck, tank top and bottom
each 1/4 extremity of plate or at representative areas
plates and wind-and-water strakes
of average corrosion
A transverse section includes all longitudinal
members such as plating, longitudinals and girders at
Transverse section the deck, side, bottom; inner bottom and hopper side Figure 5.1.9.3(3)a
plating, longitudinal bulkhead and bottom plating in
top wing tanks
All cargo hold hatch covers and Locations of points are given in
Including plates and stiffeners
coamings Figure 5.1.9.3(3)b
Two single points on each deck plate (to be taken
Transverse section of deck either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at
plating outside line of cargo hatch representative areas of average corrosion) between
openings the ship sides and hatch coamings in the transverse
section concerned
“All deck plating” means at least two points on each
plate to be taken either at each 1/4 extremity of plate
or at representative areas of average corrosion. Extent of areas is shown in
All deck plating and underdeck
“Under deck structure”: at each short longitudinal Sheet 14 of paragraph 13.2B,
structure inside line of hatch
girder: three points for web plating (fwd/middle/aft), Appendix 13 of this Chapter;
openings between cargo hold
single point for face plate, one point for web plating Location of points are given in
hatches
and one point for face plating of transverse beam in Figure 5.1.9.3(3)f
way. At each end of transverse beams, one point for
web plating and one point for face plating
Including side shell frames, upper and lower end
attachments and adjacent shell plating.
25% of frames: one out of four frames should
Extent of areas is shown in
preferably be chosen throughout the cargo hold
Sheet 14 of paragraph 13.2B,
Selected side shell frames in length on each side.
Appendix 13 of this Chapter;
cargo holds 50% of frames: one out of two frames should
Locations of points are given in
preferably be chosen throughout the cargo hold
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)c
length on each side.
“Selected frames” means at least 3 frames on each
side of cargo holds
Including bulkhead plating, stiffeners and girders, Areas of measurements are
and including internal structure of upper and lower shown in Sheet 14 of paragraph
Transverse bulkheads in cargo stools, where fitted. 13.2B, Appendix 13 of this
holds Two selected bulkheads: one is to be the bulkhead Chapter;
between the two foremost cargo holds and the second Locations of points are given in
may be chosen in other positions Figure 5.1.9.3(3)d
This means that the close-up survey and related Areas of measurements are
One transverse bulkhead in each
thickness measurements are to be performed on one shown in Sheet 14 of paragraph
cargo hold
side of the bulkhead; the side is to be chosen based 13.2B, Appendix 13 of this
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on the outcome of the overall survey of both sides. In Chapter;
the event of doubt, the Surveyor may also require Locations of points are given in
(possibly partial) close-up survey on the other side Figure 5.1.9.3(3)d
Including bulkhead and stiffening systems.
Transverse bulkheads in one
The ballast tank is to be chosen based on the history Locations of points are given in
topside, hopper and double
of ballasting among those prone to have the most Figure 5.1.9.3(3)e
bottom ballast tank
severe conditions
Areas of measurements are
Including web plating, face plates, stiffeners and
shown in Sheet 14 of paragraph
associated plating and longitudinals.
13.2B, Appendix 13 of this
Transverse webs in ballast tanks One of the representative tanks of each type (i.e.
Chapter;
topside or hopper or side tank) is to be chosen in the
Locations of points are given in
forward part
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)c
For facilitating the explanations and/or interpretations given in Tables 5.1.9.3(3)a to c, Figures 5.1.9.3(3)a
to f are provided to show typical arrangements of single side skin bulk carriers, and Figures 5.1.9.3(3)g to l
are provided to show typical arrangements of double side skin bulk carriers and Figures 5.1.9.3(3)m to p
are provided to show typical arrangements of double hull oil tankers.
Single side bulk carrier

Note: Measurements are to be taken on both port and starboard sides of the selected transverse section.
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)a Transverse Section of a Single Skin Bulk Carrier
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Notes:
1. Three sections at L/4, L/2, 3L/4 of hatch cover length, including:
• one measurement of each hatch cover plate and skirt plate;
• measurements of adjacent beams and stiffeners;
• one measurement of coaming plates and coaming flange, each side.
2. Measurements of both ends of hatch cover skirt plate, coaming plate and coaming flange.
3. One measurement (two points for web plate and one point for face plate) of one out of three hatch coaming brackets and
bars, on both sides and both ends.
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)b Locations of Measurements on Hatch Covers and Coamings
Note: The gauging pattern for web plating is to be a three point pattern for zones A, C and D, and a two point pattern for zone
B (see Figure). The gauging report is to reflect the average reading. The average reading is to be compared with the
allowable thickness. If the web plating has general corrosion, then this pattern is to be expanded to a five-point pattern.
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)c
Locations of Measurements on Structural Members in Cargo Holds and Ballast Tanks of Single
Side Skin Bulk Carriers
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Note: Measurements to be taken in each shaded area as per views A - A and B - B.

Figure 5.1.9.3(3)d
Locations of Measurements on Cargo Hold Transverse Bulkheads (additional measurements to
internal structure of upper and lower stools to be added, e. g. two points in the upper and two points
in the lower stools to be indicated in section A - A)
Note: Measurements to be taken in each vertical section as per view A - A.

Figure 5.1.9.3(3)e
Locations of Measurements on Transverse Bulkheads of Topside, Hopper and Double Bottom Tanks
(two additional measurements to internal structure of double bottom tank to be added at midspan)
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Figure 5.1.9.3(3)f Locations of Measurements on Underdeck Structure
CSR Bulk Carriers (Double Skin) Table 5.1.9.3(3)b
Selected plates on deck, tank top, “Selected” means at least a single point on one
bottom, double bottom and out of three plates, to be chosen on
wind-and-water area representative areas of average corrosion
At least two points on each plate to be taken
All deck, tank top and bottom
either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at
plates and wind-and-water strakes
representative areas of average corrosion
A transverse section includes all longitudinal
members such as plating, longitudinals and
Transverse section girders at the deck, sides, bottom, inner Figure 5.1.9.3(3)g
bottom, hopper sides, inner sides and top wing
inner sides
All cargo hold hatch covers and Locations of points are given in
Including plates and stiffeners
coamings Figure 5.1.9.3(3)h
Two single points on each deck plate (to be
Transverse section of deck plating taken either at each 1/4 extremity of plate or at
outside line of cargo hatch representative areas of average corrosion)
openings between the ship sides and hatch coamings in
the transverse section concerned
“All deck plating” means at least two points
on each plate to be taken either at each 1/4
extremity of plate or at representative areas of
average corrosion. Extent of areas is shown in Sheet
All deck plating and underdeck
“Under deck structure”: at each short 13 of paragraph 13.4B, Appendix
structure inside line of hatch
longitudinal girder: three points for web 13 of this Chapter;
openings between cargo hold
plating (fwd/middle/aft), single point for face Locations of points are given in
hatches
plate, one point for web plating and one point Figure 5.1.9.3(3)l
for face plating of transverse beam in way. At
each end of transverse beams, one point for
web plating and one point for face plating
Transverse frames in double skin
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)g
tank
Including bulkhead plating, stiffeners and
girders, and including internal structure of Areas of measurements are shown
upper and lower stools, where fitted. in Sheet 13 of paragraph 13.4B,
Transverse bulkheads in cargo
Two selected bulkheads: one is to be the Appendix 13 of this Chapter;
holds
bulkhead between the two foremost cargo Locations of points are given in
holds and the second may be chosen in other Figure 5.1.9.3(3)j
positions
One transverse bulkhead in each This means that the close-up survey and Areas of measurements are shown
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cargo hold related thickness measurements are to be in Sheet 13 of paragraph 13.4B,
performed on one side of the bulkhead; the Appendix 13 of this Chapter;
side is to be chosen based on the outcome of Locations of points are given in
the overall survey of both sides. In the event of Figure 5.1.9.3(3)j
doubt, the Surveyor may also require (possibly
partial) close-up survey on the other side
Including bulkhead and stiffening systems.
Transverse bulkheads in one
The ballast tank is to be chosen based on the Locations of points are given in
topside, hopper and double bottom
history of ballasting among those prone to Figure 5.1.9.3(3)k
ballast tank
have the most severe conditions
Including web plating, face plates, stiffeners Areas of measurements are shown
and associated plating and longitudinals. in Sheet 13 of paragraph 13.4B,
Transverse webs in ballast tanks One of the representative tanks of each type Appendix 13 of this Chapter;
(i.e. topside or hopper or side tank) is to be Locations of points are given in
chosen in the forward part Figure 5.1.9.3(3)i
Double side bulk carrier

Note: Measurements are to be taken on both port and starboard sides of the selected transverse section.
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)g Transverse Section of a Double Skin Bulk Carrier
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Notes:
1. Three sections at L/4, L/2, 3L/4 of hatch cover length, including:
• one measurement of each hatch cover plate and skirt plate;
• measurements of adjacent beams and stiffeners;
• one measurement of coaming plates and coaming flange, each side.
2. Measurements of both ends of hatch cover skirt plate, coaming plate and coaming flange.
3. One measurement (two points for web plate and one point for face plate) of one out of three hatch coaming brackets and
bars, on both sides and both ends.
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)h Locations of Measurements on Hatch Covers and Coamings
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)i
Locations of Measurements on Structural Members in Ballast Tanks of Double Skin Bulk Carriers
(Topside or Hopper or Side Tank)
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Note: Measurements to be taken in each shaded area as per views A - A and B - B.

Figure 5.1.9.3(3)j
Locations of Measurements on Cargo Hold Transverse Bulkheads (additional measurements to
internal structure of upper and lower stools to be added, e.g. two points in the upper and two points
in the lower stools to be indicated in section A - A)
Note: Measurements to be taken in each vertical section as per view A - A.

Figure 5.1.9.3(3)k
Locations of Measurements on Transverse Bulkheads of Topside, Hopper and Double Bottom Tanks
(two additional measurements to internal structure of double bottom tank to be added at midspan)
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Figure 5.1.9.3(3)l Locations of Measurements on Underdeck Structure
CSR Oil Tankers Table 5.1.9.3(3)c
“Selected” means at least a single point on one out of three plates, to be
Selected plates
chosen on representative areas of average corrosion
Deck, bottom plates and At least two points on each plate to be taken either at each 1/4 extremity
wind-and-water strakes of plate or at representative areas of average corrosion
Measurements to be taken on all longitudinal members such as plating,
longitudinals and girders at the deck, side, bottom, longitudinal
bulkheads, inner bottom and hopper. One point to be taken oneach plate.
Both web and flange to be measured on longitudinals, if applicable.
Transverse section For tankers older than 10 years of age: Figure 5.1.9.3(3)m
within 0.1D (where D is the moulded depth) of the deck and bottom at
each transverse section to be measured, every longitudinal and girder is
to be measured on the web and face plate, and every plate is to be
measured at one point between longitudinals
At least two points on each plate in a staggered pattern and two points on
the corresponding flange where applicable.
Transverse rings ①
in
Minimum 4 points on the first plate below deck. Figure 5.1.9.3(3)n
cargo and ballast tanks
Additional points in way of curved parts. At least one point on each of
two stiffeners between stringers/ longitudinal
At least two points on each plate. Minimum 4 points on the first plate
below main deck.
At least one point on every third stiffener to be taken between each
Transverse bulkheads in
stringer. Figure 5.1.9.3(3)o
cargo tanks
At least two points on each plate of stringers and girders, and two points
on the corresponding flange. Additional points in way of curved part.
Two points of each diaphragm plate of stools if fitted
At least 4 points on plates between stringers/longitudinal girders, or per
plate if stringers/girders not fitted.
Transverse bulkheads in At least two points on each plate of stringers and girders, and two points
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)p
ballast tanks on the corresponding flange. Additional points in way of curved part.
At least one point on two stiffeners between each stringer/longitudinal
girder
Adjacent structural On adjacent structural members one point per plate and one point on
members every third stiffener/longitudinal
① Transverse rings means all transverse material appearing in a cross-section of the ship's hull, in way of a double bottom
floor, vertical web and deck transverse.
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Figure 5.1.9.3(3)m Transverse Section
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)n Transverse Rings in Cargo and Ballast Tanks
Figure 5.1.9.3(3)o Transverse Bulkheads in Cargo Tanks
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Figure 5.1.9.3(3)p Transverse Bulkheads in Ballast Tanks
5.1.9.4 Reporting
(1) A thickness measurement report is to be prepared. The report is to give the location of measurements,
the thickness measured as well as corresponding original thickness. Furthermore, the report is to give the
date when the measurements were carried out, type of measurement equipment, names of personnel and
their qualifications and has to be signed by the operator. The thickness measurement report is to follow the
principles as specified in the Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements contained in
(2) The Surveyor is to review the final thickness measurement report and countersign the cover page.
5.1.9.5 Monitoring of the thickness measurement process onboard
(1) The Surveyor is to decide final extent and location of thickness measurements after overall survey of
spaces onboard.
(2) In case the owner prefers to commence the thickness measurements prior to the overall survey, then the
Surveyor is to require that the planned extent and locations of thickness measurements are subject to
confirmation during the overall survey. If necessary, the Surveyor may require additional thickness
measurements to be taken.
(3) The Surveyor is to direct the gauging operation by selecting locations such that readings taken represent,
on average, the condition of the structure for that area.
(4) Thickness measurements taken mainly to evaluate the extent of corrosion, which may affect the hull
girder strength, are to be carried out in a systematic manner such that all longitudinal structural members
are gauged, as required.
(5) Where thickness measurements indicate substantial corrosion or wastage in excess of allowable
diminution, the Surveyor is to direct locations for additional thickness measurements in order to delineate
areas of substantial corrosion and to identify structural members for repairs/renewals.
5.1.9.6 Review and verification
(1) Upon completion of the thickness measurements, the Surveyor is to confirm that no further gaugings are
needed, or if necessary, specify additional gaugings.
(2) Where any reduction is allowed to the extent of thickness measurements after special considerations by
the Surveyor, these special considerations are to be reported, where appropriate.
(3) In case thickness measurements are partly carried out, the extent of remaining thickness measurements
is to be reported for the use of the next Surveyor.
5.1.10 Repairs
5.1.10.1 Any damage in association with wastage over the allowable limits (including buckling, grooving,
detachment or fracture), or extensive areas of wastage over the allowable limits, which affects or, in the
opinion of the Surveyor, will affect the ship’s structural, watertight or weathertight integrity, is to be
promptly and thoroughly repaired (see 5.1.5.1(9)).
(1) Areas to be considered for all ships include:
① side shell frames, their end attachments and adjacent shell plating;
② deck structure and deck plating;
③ bottom structure and bottom plating;
④ watertight or oiltight bulkheads;
⑤ hatch covers and coamings;
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⑥ items in 5.4.2.2(2)⑥.
(2) Consideration is to be given to adding the following areas for bulk carriers including double side skin
bulk carriers:
① side structure and side plating;
② inner bottom structure and inner bottom plating;
③ inner side structure and inner side plating;
④ annual survey items in 5.7.2.3(7) of Section 7 of this Chapter.
(3) Consideration is to be given to adding the following areas for oil tankers including double hull oil
tankers:
① side structure and side plating;
② hatch covers or hatch coamings, where fitted (combination carriers).
(4) If it is difficult to complete the above repairs in the port where the above defects are found and with the
consent of CCS, consideration may be given to allow the ship to proceed directly to a port with adequate
repair facilities for completing the repairs. This may require discharging the cargo and/or temporary repairs
for the intended voyage.
(5) Where the damage found on structure mentioned in paragraph 5.1.10.1(1) is isolated and of a localised
nature which does not affect the ship’s structural integrity, consideration may be given by the Surveyor to
allow an appropriate temporary repair to restore watertight or weathertight integrity and impose a
Recommendation/Condition of Class as required, with a specific time limit.
5.1.10.2 When a survey results in the identification of substantial corrosion or structural defects, either of
which, in the opinion of the Surveyor, will impair the ship’s fitness for continued service, remedial
measures are to be implemented before the ship continues in service.
5.1.10.3 Where repairs to hull, machinery or equipment, which affect or may affect classification, are to
be carried out by a riding crew during a voyage, they are to be planned in advance. A complete repair
procedure including the extent of proposed repair and the need for Surveyor’s attendance during the voyage
is to be submitted to and agreed by CCS reasonably in advance. Failure to notify CCS, in advance of the
repairs, may result in suspension of the ship’s class. For surveys of voyage repairs, refer to Appendix 7 of
this Chapter.
5.1.10.4 The ship’s repairs are to be in compliance with Appendix 2 to Chapter 4 of this PART −
Shipbuilding and Repair Quality Standard or the recognized standards acceptable to CCS.
5.1.11 Thickness measurements and close-up surveys

5.1.11.1 In any kind of survey, i.e. special, intermediate, annual or other surveys having the scope of the
foregoing ones, thickness measurements of structures in areas where close-up surveys are required, are to
be carried out simultaneously with close-up surveys.
5.1.12 ESP Survey

5.1.12.1 On ships of 20,000 tonnes DWT and above, subject to ESP, starting with special survey No.3, all
special and intermediate hull classification surveys are to be carried out by at least two exclusive Surveyors
at the same time.
5.1.12.2 On bulk carriers of single side skin construction and 100,000 DWT and above, the intermediate
hull classification survey between 10 and 15 years of age is to be performed by two qualified exclusive
Surveyors at the same time.
5.1.12.3 Where compatible with relevant laws and regulations, on dual class ships, the requirement for
two Surveyors in 5.1.12.1 and/or 5.1.12.2 may be fulfilled by having one Surveyor attend from CCS and
the Society related to the dual class.
5.1.13 Owner’s hull inspection and maintenance schemes

5.1.13.1 CCS encourages owners to implement hull inspection and maintenance schemes as a means for
maintaining compliance with classification and statutory requirements between surveys. However, these
schemes are not to be accepted as an alternative to, or a substitute for, the performance of required
classification and/or statutory surveys of the hull by CCS Surveyors. Where the hull inspection and
maintenance scheme complies with relevant requirements of CCS Guidelines for Hull Inspection and
Maintenance Scheme, class notation HIMS may be assigned.
5.1.14 Attendance for survey of ships detained by port States

5.1.14.1 The owner or the master is to notify CCS on all occasions when a ship is being detained by a
port State authority, or the flag Administration has found deficiencies which affect the ship’s classification
or statutory certificates issued by CCS, prior to the ship’s departure in order that CCS Surveyor may attend
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and carry out a survey for the purpose of assessing and insuring the correction, if necessary, of the reported
deficiencies or other matters which affect or may affect classification or the validity of statutory certificates
issued by CCS. If the Surveyor is not able to attend for any reason, CCS will notify the owner to arrange
for attendance in the next port of call.
5.1.14.2 Should an owner not notify CCS of a detention, then CCS reserves the right to suspend or cancel
classification of the ship or invalidate the related statutory certificate(s).
5.1.15 Attendance at port State request

5.1.15.1 In cooperation with the port State, CCS Surveyor will attend on board a classed ship when so
requested by the Port State, and upon concurrence by the ship’s master, will carry out a survey in order to
facilitate the rectification of reported deficiencies or other discrepancies that affect or may affect
classification.
5.1.15.2 CCS Surveyor will also provide inspectors of the port State with background information (e.g.
conditions of class, due dates of surveys, and expiry dates of certificates), if requested.
5.1.16 Ships’ safety management system

5.1.16.1 If during any survey, the attending CCS Surveyor finds evidence that the ship’s safety
management system is not in operation or functioning as required by the ISM Code, this will be
communicated to the relevant flag Administration or the organization which issued the Safety Management
Certificate on behalf of the flag Administration for their consideration and action.
5.1.17 Acceptance criteria

(1) General
① For CSR ships, the acceptance criteria are in accordance with Section 12 “Ship in Operation
Renewal Criteria”, PART NINE and Chapter 13 “Ships in Operation, Renewal Criteria”, PART
TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments and as specified in (2) to (4)
below.
② For non-CSR ships, the acceptance criteria are in accordance with the relevant requirements of this
Chapter.
(2) Acceptance criteria for pitting corrosion of CSR ships
① Side structures of bulk carriers
If pitting intensity in an area where coating is required, according to Section 5, Chapter 3 of PART
TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments, is higher than 15% (see Figure
5.1.5.1(20)), thickness measurements are to be performed to check the extent of pitting corrosion.
The 15% is based on pitting or grooving on only one side of a plate.
In cases where pitting is exceeding 15%, as defined above, an area of 300 mm or more, at the most
pitted part of the plate, is to be cleaned to bare metal and the thickness is to be measured in way of
the five deepest pits within the cleaned area. The least thickness measured in way of any of these pits
is to be taken as the thickness to be recorded.
The minimum remaining thickness in pits, grooves or other local areas is to be greater than the
following without being greater than the renewal thickness (tren):
(a) 75% of the as-built thickness, in the frame and end brackets webs and flanges;
(b) 70% of the as-built thickness, in the side shell, hopper tank and topside tank plating attached to
the each side frame, over a width up to 30 mm from each side of it.
② Other structures
For plates with pitting intensity less than 20% (see Figure 5.1.5.1(20)), the measured thickness tm of
any individual measurement is to meet the lesser of the following criteria:
tm ≥ 0.7 (tas-built – tvol add) mm
tm ≥ tren – 1 mm
where:
tas-built As-built thickness of the member, in mm;
tvol add Voluntary thickness addition; thickness, in mm, voluntarily added as the Owner’s extra
margin for corrosion wastage in addition to tC;
tren Renewal thickness; minimum allowable thickness, in mm, below which renewal of
structural members is to be carried out;
tC Total corrosion addition, in mm, defined in PART NINE and PART TEN of the Rules (2012
version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments;
tm Measured thickness, in mm, on one item, i.e. average thickness on one item using the
various measurements taken on this same item during periodical ship’s in service surveys.
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The average thickness across any cross section in the plating is not to be less than the renewal
criteria for general corrosion given in paragraph 1.4.2.1, Section 12, PART NINE or Chapter 13,
PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments.
(3) Acceptance criteria for edge corrosion of CSR ships
① Provided that the overall corroded height of the edge corrosion of the flange, or web in the case of
flat bar stiffeners, is less than 25%, see Figure 5.1.5.1(21), of the stiffener flange breadth or web
height, as applicable, the measured thickness, tm, is to meet the lesser of the following criteria:
tm ≥ tren – 1 mm
② The average measured thickness across the breadth or height of the stiffener is not to be less than
that defined in paragraph 1.4.2.1, Section 12, PART NINE or Chapter 13, PART TEN of the Rules
(2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments.
③ Plate edges at openings for manholes, lightening holes etc. may be below the minimum thickness
given in paragraph 1.4.2.1, Section 12, PART NINE or Chapter 13, PART TEN of the Rules (2012
version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments provided that:
(a) the maximum extent of the reduced plate thickness, below the minimum given in paragraph
1.4.2.1, Section 12, PART NINE or Chapter 13, PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its
2013 and 2014 amendments, from the opening edge is not more than 20% of the smallest
dimension of the opening and does not exceed 100 mm;
(b) rough or uneven edges may be cropped-back provided that the maximum dimension of the
opening is not increased by more than 10% and the remaining thickness of the new edge is not
less than tren – 1 mm.
(4) Acceptance criteria for grooving corrosion of CSR ships
① Where the groove breadth is a maximum of 15% of the web height, but not more than 30 mm, see
Figure 5.1.5.1(22), the measured thickness, tm, in the grooved area is to meet the lesser of the
following criteria:
tm ≥ tren – 0.5 mm
but is not to be less than
tm = 6 mm
② Structural members with areas of grooving greater than those in ①above are to be assessed based on
the criteria for general corrosion as defined in paragraph 1.4.2.1, Section 12, PART NINE or
Chapter 13, PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments using the
average measured thickness across the plating/stiffener.
Section 2 TYPES AND PERIODS OF SURVEYS
5.2.1 Annual surveys

5.2.1.1 Annual surveys are to be carried out on all ships within 3 months before or after each anniversary
date from the date of the initial classification survey or of the completion of the last special survey. The
surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of Sections 4 to 10 of this
Chapter.
5.2.2 Intermediate surveys

5.2.2.1 Intermediate surveys are to be carried out on all ships either at or between the 2nd and 3rd annual
survey. Those items which are additional to the requirements of the annual surveys may be surveyed either
at or between the 2nd and 3rd annual survey. The surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the
relevant requirements of Sections 4 to 10 of this Chapter.
5.2.2.2 Concurrent crediting to both intermediate survey and special survey for surveys and thickness
measurements of spaces are not acceptable.
5.2.3 Periodical surveys of the outside of the ship’s bottom and related items
5.2.3.1 Examinations of the outside of the ship’s bottom and related items of ships may be carried out
with the ship in dry dock or on a slipway, or while the ship is afloat. The examinations in dry dock or on a
slipway are considered as docking surveys and the examinations with the ship afloat as in-water surveys.
5.2.3.2 The owner is to notify CCS whenever the outside of the ship’s bottom and related items can be
examined in dry dock or on a slipway.
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5.2.3.3 There is to be a minimum of two examinations of the outside of the ship’s bottom and related
items during each five-year special survey period. One such examination is to be carried out in conjunction
with the special survey. In all cases the interval between any two such examinations is not to exceed 36
months. An extension of the docking survey of 3 months beyond the due date may be granted in
exceptional circumstances①. The surveys are to be carried out in accordance with relevant requirements in
5.2.3.4 Examinations of the outside of the ship’s bottom and related items of ships are normally to be
carried out with the ship in dry dock. However, consideration may be given to alternate examination while
the ship is afloat as an in-water survey, subject to the provisions of Section 11 of this Chapter. Ships of less
than 15 years of age may be permitted to carry out two consecutive in-water surveys, provided that relevant
requirements of Appendix 21 of this Chapter are complied with. Special consideration is to be given to
ships of 15 years or over before being permitted to have such examinations. For ESP ships of 15 years of
age or over, such examinations are to be carried out with the ship in dry dock.
5.2.3.5 The interval between examinations of the outside of the ship’s bottom and related items for ships
operating in fresh water and for certain harbour or non-self-propelled craft may be greater than that given in
5.2.3.3.
5.2.3.6 Compliance with the requirements of the Rules for periodical surveys of the outside of the ship’s
bottom and related items does not absolve the owner from compliance with the requirements of SOLAS, as
amended, especially when shorter intervals between examinations of the ship’s bottom for certain types of
ships are required.
5.2.3.7 For oil tankers, combination carriers, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, double hull oil tankers,
double skin bulk carriers and general dry cargo ships, reference is also be made to the relevant requirements
of Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8 of this Chapter.
5.2.3.8 For passenger ships (including ro-ro passenger ships) engaged on international voyages, the
outside of the bottom of the ship is to be inspected once a year, and at least twice in dry-dock within a
five-year period. In-water surveys may be carried out in lieu of the others when the ship is afloat. The
minimum number of inspections in dry-dock of the outside of the bottom of a passenger ship (which is not
a ro-ro passenger ship) of 15 years of age or less in any five-year period may be reduced from two to one if
relevant technical requirements are met②. In such cases, the interval between consecutive inspections in
dry-dock is not to exceed 60 months, unless otherwise specified by the flag Administration.
5.2.4 Special surveys

5.2.4.1 Hull and machinery (including electrical installations) are in general to be subject to special
surveys at 5 years intervals to renew the classification certificate. The first special survey is to be completed
within 5 years from the date of the initial classification survey and thereafter 5 years from the credited date
of the previous special survey. For ships to which the classification certificate is issued for less than 5 years,
the period of the special survey may be shortened.
5.2.4.2 The special survey may be commenced at the annual survey prior to its expiry date and be
progressed during the succeeding year with a view to completion by its expiry date. When the special
survey is commenced before the annual survey prior to its expiry date, the entire survey is to be completed
within 15 months from the date of commencement of the special survey if such work is to be credited to the
special survey.
5.2.4.3 Where the owner is not able to arrange the special survey by its expiry date in exceptional
circumstances and upon the owner’s request, CCS may grant an extension in accordance with 2.9.2.1(4)③a
and/or b , provided that a written application is received before the expiry date.
5.2.4.4 For surveys completed more than 3 months before the expiry date of the special survey, the date
of next special survey for class is to start from the survey completion date. For surveys completed within 3
months before the expiry date of the special survey, the date of next special survey for class is to start from
the expiry date of the special survey. For surveys completed after the expiry date of the special survey, the
date of next special survey for class is also to start from the expiry date of the special survey. In cases
where the vessel has been laid up or has been out of service for a considerable period because of a major
repair or modification and the owner elects to only carry out the overdue surveys, the next period of class
will start from the expiry date of the special survey. If the owner elects to carry out the next due special
survey, the period of class will start from the survey completion date.
5.2.4.5 Concurrent crediting to both intermediate survey and special survey for surveys and thickness
measurements of spaces are not acceptable.
① As defined in 2.1.3.1(28) of Chapter 2 of this PART.

② Refer to MSC.1/Circ.1348.
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5.2.4.6 The special surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of Sections
4 to 10 of this Chapter.
5.2.5 Screwshaft and tubeshaft surveys

5.2.5.1 The screwshaft and tubeshaft surveys to be carried out and the interval between the surveys are to
be in accordance with the requirements of Section 12 of this Chapter.
5.2.6 Boiler surveys

5.2.6.1 The boiler surveys to be carried out and the interval between the surveys are to be in accordance
with the requirements of Section 13 of this Chapter.
5.2.7 Continuous surveys

5.2.7.1 Continuous survey system for hull
(1) Continuous system for hull survey is an alternative survey system for special survey and is applicable to
ships other than general dry cargo ships, oil tankers, bulk carriers, combination carriers and chemical
tankers.
(2) The complete survey of the hull to meet the requirements of the hull special survey, can be carried out
on the continuous survey system basis, when, at the request of the owner it has been agreed by CCS①.
(3) When such a system is adopted, all the requirements of the particular hull special survey must be
completed at the end of the five-year class period.
(4) During each survey cycle, all items are to be surveyed (and tested, where required) in regular rotation,
as far as practicable, with uniform annual share within the five-year class period.
(5) The owner is entitled to fix the sequence in which the individual items of the hull are intended to be
surveyed. However, the sequence in each survey cycle is to be linked with that of the previous one in such a
way that the interval between consecutive (in two cycles) examinations of each item will not exceed five
years. The survey in dry dock may be held at any time within the five-year class period, provided all the
requirements of Section 11 of this Chapter are also complied with. For ships more than 10 years of age, the
ballast tanks are to be internally examined twice in each five-year class period, i.e. once within the scope of
the intermediate survey and once within the scope of the continuous system for the hull special survey.
(6) The Surveyor may extend the inspection, at his discretion, to other items if the inspections carried out
revealed any defect.
(7) The agreement for surveys to be carried out on a continuous survey system basis may be withdrawn at
the discretion of CCS.
5.2.7.2 Continuous survey system for machinery
(1) At the request of the owner and with the consent of CCS, all examination and test items of the special
survey of the machinery (including electrical installations) may be carried out on the continuous survey
basis.
(2) When the continuous survey is carried out, the various items for special survey of the machinery
(including electrical installations) are to be examined in rotation, evenly distributed within the cycle of the
special survey (5 years).
(3) The longest interval between consecutive examinations of each item is not to exceed 5 years. All items
to be inspected are to be submitted to the Surveyors for examination after opening and cleaning, as in the
special survey. Control, alarm and safety systems are in general to be checked only by operation test or
simulation test.
(4) At the request of the owner, the chief engineer of the ship may examine the items authorized by CCS.
On completion of the examination, the chief engineer is to make an entry in the continuous survey report
about the items examined by him, and a survey report is to be submitted for confirmation at the time of the
next survey.
(5) CCS at its discretion, or the owner in view of the implementation of the continuous survey system, may
terminate this system at any time and apply special survey.
5.2.8 Survey of planned maintenance scheme (PMS) for machinery

5.2.8.1 For machinery and installations which are subject to planned maintenance and with the consent of
CCS, the survey of planned maintenance scheme (for details, see Appendix 16 of this Chapter) may be
introduced to replace the special or continuous survey, provided that:
(1) a maintenance plan for all machineries, installations and equipment on board the ship is approved by
CCS;
① Ships on the continuous survey system are not exempt from other periodical surveys.
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(2) crew members implementing the plan are to follow the approved maintenance plan, carry out planned
maintenance and make relevant records;
(3) the records for implementing planned maintenance are examined once every year to confirm that the
plan is well implemented.
5.2.8.2 When it is found upon examination of the records that the planned maintenance is not able to fully
meet the requirements of surveys after construction, such scheme implemented will be canceled. Special
survey or continuous survey will then be carried out.
5.2.9 Lay-up surveys

(1) The owner is to inform CCS of any ship laid up with CCS class in writing.
(2) For maintaining the class of laid-up ships:
① initial lay-up survey is to be requested at the beginning of the lay-up period;
② annual lay-up condition survey is to be carried out during the lay-up period;
③ reactivation survey is to be requested at the termination of the lay-up period.
(3) Where a maintenance scheme agreed by CCS is available for a ship being laid up for a period beyond
due date of the special classification survey, all surveys after construction which fall due during lay-up will
then be held in abeyance until it is reactivated, subject to satisfactory completion of the annual lay-up
condition survey stated in (2)② above.
(4) At the request of the owner, part or all of surveys after construction may be carried out for a laid-up
ship, with particular attention being given to the scope and date of the surveys. Such surveys may be taken
into account for determining the scope of a reactivation survey and/or determining the due date of next
survey of the same type after construction.
5.2.9.2 Initial lay-up surveys
(1) The purpose of the survey at the beginning of the lay-up period is to confirm compliance of safety
condition, maintenance measures, location and mooring arrangement of the ship with the lay-up
maintenance scheme agreed by CCS. The scope and requirements of the survey may be in accordance with
the relevant requirements of CCS Guidelines on Lay-up of Ships.
(2) Upon satisfactory completion of the initial lay-up survey, the lay-up report is to be issued and the
classification certificate endorsed to the effect that the ship is laid up.
5.2.9.3 Annual lay-up condition surveys
(1) An annual lay-up survey is to be carried out, in lieu of the normal annual survey during the lay-up
period, to determine whether the ship remains in compliance with the lay-up maintenance scheme. The
scope of the survey is to include checking whether the lay-up arrangement has been changed, and whether
the ship maintenance and testing have been carried out in accordance with the maintenance requirements
and recorded in the lay-up log.
(2) Ships manned during lay-up are to comply with the requirements regarding fire safety. The
requirements may be limited to engine room areas and any high fire risk area, if such ships are laid up in
ballast condition and that cargo areas are clean and gas free.
(3) Upon satisfactory completion of the survey, the classification certificate is to be endorsed.
5.2.9.4 Reactivation surveys
(1) The owner is to inform CCS of termination of the lay-up period and apply for the following surveys
prior to reactivation of the ship:
① an occasional survey, the scope of which depends on the duration of the lay-up period and the
surveys carried out during the lay-up period;
② all other surveys after construction that are being held in abeyance according to 5.2.9.1(3), taking
into account the requirements of 5.2.9.1(4).
(2) Where the date of reactivation is beyond the original due date of the special survey which is held in
abeyance according to 5.2.9.1(3), and where surveys have been carried out according to 5.2.9.1(4), a
complete special survey is to be carried out prior to the reactivation. Those items which have been surveyed
in compliance with the special classification survey requirements within 15 months preceding the
reactivation may be credited.
(3) Scope of reactivation surveys: The scope and requirements of the survey are to be in accordance with
the relevant requirements of CCS Guidelines on Lay-up of Ships.
(4) Upon completion of the survey, the classification certificate is to be re-issued.
5.2.10 Initial classification surveys

5.2.10.1 An initial classification survey of a ship requesting to be classed with CCS is the examination of
compliance of its documentation and of the design, configuration, technical condition and management of
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its structure and equipment with CCS rules and regulations for classification and other technical
requirements recognized by it, prior to assigning CCS class and classification certificates to it for the first
time.
5.2.10.2 The initial classification surveys of the existing ships and the ships constructed not under the
supervision of CCS are to be carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of Section 14 of this
Chapter.
5.2.10.3 The initial classification surveys of newbuildings are to be carried out in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 4 of this PART for surveys during construction.
5.2.11 Occasional surveys

5.2.11.1 An occasional survey is any survey which is not a periodical survey. The survey may be defined
as an occasional survey of hull, machinery, boilers, electrical installations, automatic and remote control
systems, etc., depending on the part of the ship concerned.
5.2.11.2 An occasional survey is to be requested by the owner or his agent in any of the following cases:
(1) change of the ship’ name, port of registry, flag and the owner or operator;
(2) damage which affects the class of the ship or its equipment;
(3) port State control inspection;
(4) any repair or alteration or conversion which affects class;
(5) postponement of surveys or recommendations.
5.2.11.3 An occasional survey may be general or partial as appropriate, and is to ensure that repairs and
any renewal have been effectively carried out and that the ship and its equipment remain fit for the intended
service.
Section 3 RETROSPECTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING SHIPS

5.3.1.1 This Section contains class-related retrospective requirements of SOLAS Convention and/or
IACS URs for the existing self-propelled ships engaged on international voyages.
5.3.2 Construction – structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
5.3.2.1 Safe access to tanker bows
(1) Application:
① every tanker constructed on or after 1 July 1998;
② for tankers constructed before 1 July 1998, such means of access are to be provided at the first
scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 1998, but not later than 1 July 2001.
(2) Technical requirements: see Section 12, Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules.
5.3.2.2 Emergency towing arrangements on tankers
(1) Application:
① every tanker of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight constructed on or after 1 July 2002;
② for tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes deadweight constructed before 1 July 2002, the design and
construction of emergency towing arrangements are to be approved.
5.3.2.3 Stability of ro-ro passenger ships in damaged condition
(1) Application:
① ro-ro passenger ships constructed on or after 1 January 2009 are to comply with Section 10, Chapter
1 of PART TWO of the Rules;
② ro-ro passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 1997 and before 1 January 2009 are to comply
with the November 1995 amendments, which were adopted by resolution 1 of the Conference of
Contracting Governments to SOLAS, 1974 and amendments adopted by resolution MSC.47(66);
③ ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 July 1997 are to comply with the Rules not later than the
date of the first periodical survey after the date of compliance prescribed in Table 5.3.2.3(1),
according to the value of A/Amax.
Table 5.3.2.3(1)
Value of A/Amax Compliance not later than
Less than 85% 1 October 1998
85% or more but less than 90% 1 October 2000
95% or more but less than 97.5% 1 October 2004
97.5% or more 1 October 2005
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5.3.2.4 Special requirements for ro-ro passenger ships certified to carry 400 persons or more
(1) Application: Notwithstanding the requirements of 5.3.2.3:
① ro-ro passenger ships constructed on or after 1 January 2009 are to comply with Section 10, Chapter
1 of PART TWO of the Rules;
② ro-ro passenger ships certified to carry 400 persons or more constructed on or after 1 July 1997 and
before 1 January 2009 are to comply with the November 1995 amendments, which were adopted by
resolution 1 of the Conference of Contracting Governments to SOLAS, 1974 and amendments
adopted by resolution MSC.47(66);
③ ro-ro passenger ships certified to carry 400 persons or more constructed before 1 July 1997 are to
comply with the requirements of ② of this paragraph not later than the date of the first periodical
survey after the date of compliance prescribed in Tables 5.3.2.4(1)① and 5.3.2.4(1)② or age of the
ship① equal to or greater than 20 years, whichever is the latest.
Table 5.3.2.4(1)①
Value of A/Amax Compliance not later than
Less than 85% 1 October 1998
95% or more but less than 97.5% 1 October 2004
97.5% or more 1 October 2010
Table 5.3.2.4(1)②
Number of persons permitted to be carried Compliance not later than
1,500 or more 1 October 2002
1,000 or more but less than 1,500 1 October 2006
600 or more but less than 1,000 1 October 2008
400 or more but less than 600 1 October 2010
5.3.2.5 Openings in watertight bulkheads in passenger ships

(1) Application: Ships constructed on or after 1 February 1992.
5.3.2.6 Construction and initial tests of watertight decks, trunks, etc., in ro-ro passenger ships
(1) Ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 July 1997 are to comply with the requirements of the Rules
not later than the date of the first periodical survey after 1 July 1997.
5.3.2.7 Watertight integrity of the ro-ro deck (bulkhead deck) and below the ro-ro deck
(1) Application:
① ro-ro passenger ships constructed on or after 1 July 1997;
② ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 July 1997 are to comply with the requirements of the
Rules not later than the date of the first periodical survey after 1 July 1997.
5.3.2.8 Integrity of the hull and superstructure, damage prevention and control
(1) Application: All ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 January 2009 are to comply with regulation
23-2 of the November 1995 amendments, which were adopted by resolution 1 of the Conference of
Contracting Governments to SOLAS, 1974, but ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 July 1997 are to
comply with paragraph 2 of regulation 23-2 of the above-mentioned amendments not later than the date of
the first periodical survey after 1 July 1997.
5.3.2.9 Supplementary emergency lighting for ro-ro passenger ships
(1) Application: All ro-ro passenger ships, except that for ships constructed before 22 October 1989, this
requirement is to apply not later than 22 October 1990.
(2) Technical requirements: see 2.2.2.3 of Chapter 2 of PART FOUR of the Rules.
5.3.3 Construction –Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction

5.3.3.1 Protection of cargo pump-rooms in tankers
(1) Application: All tankers constructed before 1 July 2002 are to be fitted with the devices and a system for
continuous monitoring of the concentration of hydrocarbon gases as required, at the first scheduled
dry-docking after 1 July 2002, but not later than 1 July 2005.
① The age of the ship means the time counted from the date on which the keel was laid or the date on which it was at a
similar stage of construction or from the date on which the ship was converted to a ro-ro passenger ship.
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(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (SOLAS Ch. II-2/Reg. 4.5.10.1.1 and
4.5.10.1.4).
5.3.3.2 Carriage of emergency escape breathing devices
(1) Application: All ships constructed before 1 July 2002 are to carry the required emergency escape
breathing devices not later than the date of the first survey after 1 July 2002.
(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (SOLAS Ch. II-2/Reg. 13.3.4.2 to
13.3.4.5 and 13.4.3).
5.3.3.3 Part E, Operational requirements of SOLAS Ch. II-2
(1) Application: All ships constructed before 1 July 2002 are to comply with the relevant requirements not
later than the date of the first survey after 1 July 2002.
(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (relevant requirements of SOLAS Ch.
II-2/Part E, excluding Reg. 16.3.2.2 and 16.3.2.3).
5.3.3.4 Fire-extinguishing systems using Halon 1211, 1301, and 2402 and perfluorocarbons
(1) Application: New installation of such systems is prohibited for all ships constructed before 1 July 2002.
(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (SOLAS Ch. II-2/Reg. 10.4.1.3).
5.3.3.5 Deep-fat cooking equipment
(1) Application: New installation of such equipment or replacement of the existing equipment with such
equipment for all ships constructed before 1 July 2002 is to comply with the relevant requirements.
(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (SOLAS Ch. II-2/Reg. 10.6.4).
5.3.3.6 Fixed water-based local application fire-extinguishing system
(1) Application: Passenger ships and ro-ro passenger ships of 2,000 gross tonnage and above constructed
before 1 July 2002 are to be fitted with the required fixed water-based local application fire-extinguishing
system not later than 1 October 2005.
(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (SOLAS Ch. II-2/Reg. 10.5.6).
5.3.3.7 Diesel engines: High-pressure fuel delivery lines protected with a jacketed piping system, surfaces
with temperatures above 220℃ and isolation of fuel piping
(1) Application: All ships (ships to which the Rules apply, the same below) constructed on or after 1
February 1992 but before 1 July 1998 are to comply with the relevant requirements not later than 1 July
2003. However, an appropriate cover of the fuel injection pump serving more than one nozzles, in engines
having a power output of 375 kW or below, may replace the required jacketed protection system.
(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (SOLAS Ch. II-2/Reg. 4.2.2.5.2,
4.2.2.5.3 and 4.2.2.6.1).
5.3.3.8 Secondary means for pressure/vacuum relief in cargo tanks
(1) Application: All tankers constructed before 1 July 1998 are to comply with the relevant requirements
before the date of the first scheduled dry-docking after 1 July 1998, but not later than 1 July 2001.
(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (SOLAS Ch. II-2/Reg. 11.6.3.2 and
4.5.3.2.3).
5.3.3.9 Additional requirements for means of escape of ro-ro passenger ships
(1) Application: Ro-ro passenger ships constructed before 1 July 1997 are to comply with the relevant
requirements at the date of the first periodical survey after 1 July 1997.
(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.1 of PART SIX of the Rules (SOLAS Ch. II-2/Reg. 13.7).
5.3.3.10 Inert gas systems
(1) Application: All tankers constructed before 1 September 1984:
① Tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and upwards and carrying crude oil are to be fitted with a
required inert gas system:
a. for tankers of 70,000 tonnes deadweight and upwards, not later than 1 September 1984 or the
date of delivery of the ship, whichever comes later;
b. for tankers of less than 70,000 tonnes deadweight, not later than 1 May 1985 or the date of
delivery of the ship, whichever comes later. However, tankers of less than 40,000 tonnes
deadweight, which are not fitted with oil tank washing machines having an individual discharge
capacity of more than 60 m3/h, may not be fitted with the inert gas system.
② Tankers of 40,000 tonnes deadweight and upwards and carrying oils other than crude oil as well as
tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and upwards and carrying oils other than crude oil, both of
which are fitted with oil tank washing machines having an individual discharge capacity of more
than 60 m3/h, are to be fitted with the required inert gas system:
a. for tankers of 70,000 tonnes deadweight and upwards, not later than 1 September 1984 or the
date of delivery of the ship, whichever comes later;
b. for tankers of less than 70,000 tonnes deadweight, not later than 1 May 1985 or the date of
delivery of the ship, whichever comes later.
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(2) Technical requirements: see 1.1.1.2 of PART SIX of the Rules (Chapter 15 of the International Code for
Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)).
5.3.4 Additional safety measures for bulk carriers

5.3.4.1 Evaluation of scantlings of the transverse watertight corrugated bulkhead between cargo holds
Nos.1 and 2, with cargo hold No.1 flooded, for existing bulk carriers
(1) These requirements apply to all bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, in the foremost hold,
intending to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1.78 t/m3 or above, with single deck, topside tanks
and hopper tanks, fitted with vertically corrugated transverse watertight bulkheads between cargo holds
Nos.1 and 2 where:
① the foremost hold is bounded by the side shell only for ships which were contracted for construction
prior to 1 July 1998, and have not been constructed in compliance with IACS Unified Requirement
S18; or
② the foremost hold is double side skin construction of less than 760 mm breadth measured
perpendicular to the side shell in ships, the keels of which were laid, or which were at a similar stage
of construction, before 1 July 1999 and have not been constructed in compliance with IACS Unified
Requirement S18 (Rev.2, Sept. 2000).
(2) Technical requirements: see Appendix 17 of this Chapter.
5.3.4.2 Evaluation of Allowable Hold Loading of cargo hold No.1 with cargo hold No.1 flooded, for
existing bulk carriers
(1) Application: All bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, in the foremost hold, intending to carry
solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1.78 t/m3 or above, with single deck, topside tanks and hopper tanks,
where:
① the foremost hold is bounded by the side shell only for ships which were contracted for construction
S20; or
② the foremost hold is double side skin construction of less than 760 mm breadth measured
perpendicular to the side shell in ships, the keels of which were laid, or which were at a similar stage
of construction, before 1 July 1999 and have not been constructed in compliance with IACS Unified
Requirement S20.
Early completion of a special survey coming due after 1 July 1998 to postpone compliance is not allowed.
5.3.4.3 Implementation of IACS Unified Requirements S19 and S22 for existing single side skin bulk
carriers
(1) Application:
① The requirements for the corrugated bulkhead between cargo holds Nos.1 and 2 in 5.3.4.1 and the
requirements for strengthening of double bottom structure of No.1 hold in 5.3.4.2 are to be applied
in conjunction with the damage stability requirements set forth in this paragraph for withstanding
flooding of the foremost cargo hold. The schedule for compliance is given in Table 5.3.4.3.
Table 5.3.4.3
No. Age of ship Schedule for compliance
Due date of the first intermediate survey, or due date of the first
1 20 years or more on 1 July 1998
special survey to be held after 1 July 1998, whichever comes first
15 years or more but less than 20 years on 1 Due date of the first special survey to be held after 1 July 1998, but
2
July 1998 not later than 1 July 2002
Due date of the first intermediate survey or special survey to be held
10 years or more but less than 15 years on 1
3 after the date on which the ship reaches 15 years of age but not later
July 1998
than the date on which the ship reaches 17 years of age
Due date, after 1 July 2003, of the first intermediate or the first
5 years or more but less than 10 years on 1
4 special survey after the date on which the ship reaches 10 years of
July 1998
age, whichever occurs first
5 Less than 5 years on 1 July 1998 The date on which the ship reaches 10 years of age
Notes: For the ships listed under No.4 of Table 5.3.4.3, attention is to be paid to the following:
① Where the due date of the intermediate or special survey is after 1 July 2003 (the due date of the intermediate
survey means the third anniversary date of the annual survey) and the intermediate or special survey is completed
before 1 July 2003, the evaluation required by 5.3.4.1, 5.3.4.2 and 5.3.4.3 is not allowed to be postponed, i.e. it is
to be completed within 3 months after the due date of this intermediate survey or by the due date of the special
survey.
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② Where the due date of the intermediate survey is before 1 July 2003 and the intermediate survey is completed
before 1 July 2003, this intermediate survey may be accepted, i.e. the evaluation required by 5.3.4.1, 5.3.4.2 and
5.3.4.3 may be performed at the first special survey after 1 July 2003.
5.3.4.4 Cargo hatch cover securing arrangements for bulk carriers

(1) Application: All bulk carriers which were not built in accordance with Section 11, Chapter 8 of PART
TWO of the Rules.
(2) Schedule for compliance: The ships to which (1) applies are to comply with (3) in accordance with the
following schedule:
① for ships which are 15 years of age or more on 1 January 2004 by the due date of the first
intermediate or special survey after that date;
② for ships which are 10 years of age or more on 1 January 2004 by the due date of the first special
survey after that date;
③ for ships which are less than 10 years of age on 1 January 2004 by the date on which the ship
reaches 10 years of age.
Completion prior to 1 January 2004 of an intermediate or special survey with a due date after 1 January
2004 cannot be used to postpone compliance. However, completion prior to 1 January 2004 of an
intermediate survey the window for which straddles 1 January 2004 can be accepted.
(3) Technical requirements: Hatch cover securing devices and stoppers for cargo hold hatchways No.1 and
No.2 which are wholly or partially within 0.25 L of the fore perpendicular (except pontoon type hatch
covers) are to comply with 8.11.5 of PART TWO of the Rules.
5.3.4.5 Renewal criteria for side shell frames and brackets in single side skin bulk carriers and single side
skin OBO carriers
(1) Application:
① The requirements apply to the side shell frames and brackets of cargo holds bounded by the single
side shell of bulk carriers which were not built in accordance with IACS UR S12① Rev. 1 or
subsequent revisions.
② The requirements also apply to the side shell frames and brackets of cargo holds bounded by the
single side shell of Oil/Bulk/Ore (OBO) carriers of single side skin construction.
(2) Schedule for compliance:
① Bulk carriers are to be assessed for compliance with the requirements and steel renewal,
reinforcement or coating, where required, is to be carried out in accordance with the following
schedule and at subsequent intermediate and special surveys:
a. for bulk carriers which are 15 years of age or more on 1 January 2004 by the due date of the first
b. for bulk carriers which are 10 years of age or more on 1 January 2004 by the due date of the first
special survey after that date;
c. for bulk carriers which are less than 10 years of age on 1 January 2004 by the date on which the
ship reaches 10 years of age.
Completion prior to 1 January 2004 of an intermediate or special survey with a due date after 1
January 2004 cannot be used to postpone compliance. However, completion prior to 1 January 2004
of an intermediate survey the window② for which straddles 1 January 2004 can be accepted.
② OBO carriers are to be assessed for compliance with the requirements and steel renewal,
reinforcement or coating, where required, is to be carried out in accordance with the following
schedule and at subsequent intermediate and special surveys:
a. for OBO carriers which are 15 years of age or more on 1 July 2005 by the due date of the first
b. for OBO carriers which are 10 years of age or more on 1 July 2005 by the due date of the first
special survey after that date;
c. for OBO carriers which are less than 10 years of age on 1 July 2005 by the date on which the
Completion prior to 1 July 2005 of an intermediate or special survey with a due date after 1 July
2005 cannot be used to postpone compliance. However, completion prior to 1 July 2005 of an
intermediate survey the window for which straddles 1 July 2005 can be accepted.
(3) The evaluation criteria are given in Appendix 20 of this Chapter.
① IACS UR S12 - Side Structures in Single Side Skin Bulk Carriers.

② Windows means the time span allowed for completing a specific type of survey.
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5.3.4.6 Survey of the cargo hold structure of bulk carriers

Bulk carriers constructed before 1 July 1999, of 150 m in length and upwards of single side skin
construction, of 10 years of age and over, are not to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1.78 t/m3
and above unless it has satisfactorily undergone either:
(1) a periodical survey in accordance with the enhanced programme of inspections required by SOLAS
regulation XI/2; or
(2) a survey of all cargo holds to the same extent as required for periodical surveys in the enhanced survey
programme of inspections required by regulation XI-1/2.
5.3.4.7 Requirements for the fitting of a forecastle
(1) Application: All bulk carriers (including ore carriers and combination carriers) which are contracted for
construction on or after 1 January 2004, as defined in Appendix 2, Chapter 2 of this PART.
(2) Technical requirements: Section 13, Chapter 8 of PART TWO of the Rules is to be complied with.
5.3.4.8 Hold, ballast and dry space water level detectors
(1) Application: All bulk carriers of 500 gross tonnage and upwards and engaged on international voyages.
① bulk carriers constructed on or after 1 July 2004 are to comply with the requirements of this
paragraph on the date of being commissioned;
② the water level alarm of bulk carriers constructed before 1 July 2004 is to comply with the
requirements of this paragraph not later than the date of the annual, intermediate or special survey of
the ship to be carried out after 1 July 2004, whichever comes first.
(3) Technical requirements: see Section 19, Chapter 2 of PART FOUR of the Rules.
5.3.4.9 Availability of pumping systems
(1) Application: Bulk carriers.
(2) Schedule for compliance: Bulk carriers constructed before 1 July 2004 are to comply with the
requirements of this paragraph not later than the date of the first intermediate or special survey of the ship
to be carried out after 1 July 2004, but in no case later than 1 July 2007.
(3) Technical requirements: see Section 12, Chapter 3 of PART THREE of the Rules.
5.3.4.10 Restriction on sailing with any cargo hold being empty
Bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards of single side skin construction, designed to carry cargoes
having a density of 1.78 t/m3 and above, where they comply neither with the requirement of SOLAS Ch.
XII/Reg. 5 for having sufficient strength to withstand flooding of any one cargo hold nor with resolution
MSC.168(79) Standards and Criteria for Side Structures of Bulk Carriers of Single-Side Skin Construction,
are not allowed to sail after the date of reaching 10 years of age if any cargo hold is loaded below 10% of
the maximum permissible loading of that hold in the full load condition. For the purpose of this paragraph,
the full load condition means that the ship is loaded to not less than 90% of its deadweight in relation to the
freeboard assigned.
5.3.5 Strength and securing of small hatches on the exposed fore deck and air pipes, ventilator
pipes and their closing devices thereover
5.3.5.1 Application
(1) General dry cargo ships (excluding container ships, vehicle carriers, ro-ro ships and woodchip carriers),
ore carriers, combination carriers (e.g. oil/bulk/ore carriers, ore/oil carriers) and bulk carriers that are
contracted for construction prior to 1 January 2004, of 100 m in length or more.
5.3.5.2 Schedule for compliance:
(1) The requirements of 5.3.5.3 are to be complied with in accordance with the following schedule:
① for ships which are 15 years of age or more on 1 January 2004 by the due date of the first
② for ships which are 10 years of age or more on 1 January 2004 by the due date of the first special
survey after that date;
③ for ships which are less than 10 years of age on 1 January 2004 by the date on which the ship
(2) Ships (on the exposed deck over the forward 0.25L, applicable to all ship types of sea-going service of
80 m in length or more, where the height of the exposed deck in way of the hatch is less than 0.1L or 22 m
above the summer load waterline, whichever is the lesser) that are contracted for construction on or after 1
January 2004 are to comply by the time of delivery.
5.3.5.3 Technical requirements
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(1) The strength and securing of the small hatches on the exposed deck giving access to spaces forward of
the collision bulkhead (and to spaces which extend over this line aft-wards) is to comply with Section 7,
Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules.
(2) Air pipes, ventilator pipes and their closing devices in way of the locations referred to in (1) above are
to comply with Section 7, Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules.
5.3.6 Loading instruments

5.3.6.1 Loading instruments for strength calculation
(1) Application:
① Type I ships of 100 m or over in length, as defined in 2.2.8 of Section 2, Chapter 2 of PART TWO
of the Rules.
② Bulk carriers (including ore carriers and combination carriers) of 150 m or over in length, as defined
in 2.2.8 of Section 2, Chapter 2 of PART TWO of the Rules.
① Bulk carriers (including ore carriers and combination carriers) of 150 m or over in length and
contracted for construction before 1 July 1998 are to be fitted with loading instruments not later
than the date of delivery or 1 January 1999, whichever is later.
② Ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 1998 are to be fitted with loading instruments
before the date of delivery.
(3) Technical requirements: 2.2.8 of Section 2, Chapter 2 and Appendix 1, Chapter 2 of PART TWO of the
Rules are to be complied with.
5.3.6.2 Loading instruments for providing intact stability information
(1) Application: All bulk carriers less than 150 m in length and constructed on or after 1 July 2006.
(2) Technical requirements: 1.9.1.3 of Section 9, Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules is to be complied
with.
5.3.6.3 Onboard computers for stability calculations
(1) Application: All ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2005 and fitted with computers for
stability calculations.
(2) Technical requirements: 1.9.1.4 of Section 9, Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules is to be complied
with.
5.3.7 Requirements for the fitting of side shell doors, stern doors, bow doors and inner doors of
ro-ro passenger ships
5.3.7.1 Side shell doors and stern doors
(1) Application: All existing ro-ro passenger ships with the date of building before 30 June 1996:
① The structural condition of side shell doors and stern doors, especially the primary structure, the
securing and supporting arrangements and the hull structure alongside and above the doors, are to be
specially examined and any defects rectified.
(2) The following measures are to be complied with by all existing ro-ro passenger ships with the date of
building before 30 June 1996:
① The structural arrangement of securing devices and supporting devices of inwards opening doors in
way of these securing devices and, where applicable, of the surrounding hull structure is to be
reassessed in accordance with the applicable requirements of 9.5.5 of PART TWO of the Rules and
modified accordingly.
② The securing and locking arrangements for side shell doors and stern doors which may lead to the
flooding of a special category space or ro-ro space as defined in 9.5.1.6 of PART TWO of the Rules,
are to comply with the following requirements:
a. separate indicator lights and audible alarms are to be provided on the navigation bridge and on
each operating panel to indicate that the doors are closed and that their securing and locking
devices are properly positioned;
b. the indication panel is to be provided with a lamp test function. It is not to be possible to turn
off the indicator light;
c. the indication panel on the navigation bridge is to be equipped with a mode selection function
“harbour/sea voyage”, so arranged that audible alarm is given if the ship leaves harbour with
side shell or stern doors not closed or with any of the securing devices not in the correct
position;
d. a water leakage detection system with audible alarm and television surveillance is to be
arranged to provide an indication to the navigation bridge and to the engine control room of any
leakage through the doors.
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③ Documented operating procedures for closing and securing side shell and stern doors are to be kept
on board and posted at the appropriate places.
5.3.7.2 Bow doors and inner doors
(1) Application: All existing ro-ro passenger ships with the date of building before 30 June 1996. Technical
requirements are as follows:
① The structural condition of bow doors and inner doors, especially the primary structure, the securing
and supporting arrangements and the hull structure alongside and above the doors, are to be specially
examined and any defects rectified.
②Tthe requirements of 9.4.8 of PART TWO of the Rules concerning operating procedures of the bow
door and inner door are to be complied with.
(2) The following measures are to be complied with by all existing ro-ro passenger ships with the date of
building before 30 June 1996:
① The location and arrangement of inner doors are to comply with 9.4.1.2(4) of PART TWO of the
Rules.
② Ships with visor door are to comply with 9.4.6.2(7) of PART TWO of the Rules requiring redundant
provision of securing devices preventing the upward opening of the bow door. In addition, where the
visor door is not self-closing under external loads (i.e. the closing moment My calculated in
accordance with 9.4.3.1(3) of PART TWO of the Rules is less than zero) then the opening moment
Mo is not to be taken less than –My. If drainage arrangements in the space between the inner and bow
doors are not fitted, the value of Mo is to be specially considered.
Where available space above the tank top does not enable the full application of 9.4.6.2(7) of PART
TWO of the Rules, equivalent measures are to be taken to ensure that the door has positive means
for being kept closed during seagoing operation.
③ Ships with visor door are to comply with 9.4.6.2(8) of PART TWO of the Rules requiring securing
and supporting devices excluding hinges to be capable of bearing the vertical design force (Fz – 10W)
without exceeding the permissible stresses given in 9.4.2.1 of PART TWO of the Rules.
④ For side-opening doors, the structural arrangements for supporting vertical loads, including securing
devices, supporting devices and, where applicable, hull structure above the door, are to be
re-assessed in accordance with the applicable requirements of 9.4.6 of PART TWO of the Rules and
modified accordingly.
⑤ The securing and locking arrangements for bow doors and inner doors which may lead to the
flooding of a special category space or ro-ro space as defined in the 9.4.1.3 of PART TWO of the
Rules are to comply with the following requirements:
a. separate indicator lights and audible alarms are to be provided on the navigation bridge and on
each operating panel to indicate that the doors are closed and that their securing and locking
devices are properly positioned;
b. the indication panel is to be provided with a lamp test function. It is not to be possible to turn off
the indicator light;
c. the indication panel on the navigation bridge is to be equipped with a mode selection function
“harbour/sea voyage”, so arranged that audible alarm is given if the ship leaves harbour with
bow doors or inner doors not closed or with any of the securing devices not in the correct
position;
d. a water leakage detection system with audible alarm and television surveillance is to be arranged
to provide an indication to the navigation bridge and to the engine control room of any leakage
through the doors.
5.3.8 Watertightness of chain lockers
(1) Application: Ships of 24 m or over in length, the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage
of construction on or after 1 July 2003.
(2) Technical requirements: 1.12.10.4 of Section 12, Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules is to be
complied with.
5.3.9 Ice class draught mark of ships intended for navigation in ice
5.3.9.1 Marking of warning triangle and ice class draught
(1) Application: Ships having class notations of Ice Class B1* to B3.
① Ships constructed on or after 1 July 2007, of which the summer load line in fresh water is located at
a higher level than the upper ice waterline (UIWL), are to comply with the requirements of this
paragraph before the date of delivery.
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② Ships constructed before 1 July 2007, of which the summer load line in fresh water is located below
the upper ice waterline (UIWL), are to comply with the requirements of this paragraph not later than
the first scheduled dry docking after 1 July 2007.
(3) Technical requirements: The ship’s sides are to be provided with a warning triangle and with an ice
class draught mark at the maximum permissible ice class draught amidships, in accordance with 1.11.4 of
Section 11, Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules.
5.3.9.2 Documentation and certification requirements regarding ice class draught
(1) Application: Ships having class notations of Ice Class B1* to B3.
(2) Schedule for compliance: The requirements of this paragraph are to be complied with not later than 1
July 2007 or the date of subsequent renewal of the classification certificate.
(3) Technical requirements: 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 of Section 2, Chapter 4 of PART TWO of the Rules.
Section 4 HULL AND EQUIPMENT SURVEYS

5.4.1.1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this Section applies to surveys of all ships. In addition, the
hull structure, ballast tanks and piping of general dry cargo ships, oil tankers (including double hull oil
tankers), bulk carriers (including double skin bulk carriers), chemical tankers and liquefied gas carriers are
to meet the relevant requirements of Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 and 16 of this Chapter respectively. Chemical
tankers and liquefied gas carriers are also to comply with the relevant requirements of CCS Rules for
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals and Rules for Construction and
Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases.
5.4.1.2 For additional requirements applicable to water level detectors fitted on single hold cargo ships,
refer to the requirements of 5.5.2.6 and 5.5.4.8 of this Chapter.
5.4.1.3 Special consideration may be given in application of relevant requirements of this Section to
commercial ships owned or chartered by Governments, which are utilized in support of military operations
or service.

5.4.2.1 General requirements for all ships
(1) The annual survey is to consist of an examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far as practicable, that
the hull, hatch covers, hatch coamings, closing appliances, equipment and related piping are maintained in
a satisfactory condition. The survey intervals are specified in Section 2 of this Chapter.
(2) During an annual survey, a general examination of weather decks, ship side plating above water line,
hatch covers and watertight penetrations is to be carried out as far as practicable and their satisfactory
condition confirmed.
(3) Annual surveys are to be carried out in conjunction with statutory annual surveys in so far as
practicable.
5.4.2.2 Scope of the survey for all ships
(1) Hull
① examining, in general and as far as can be seen, the hull and its closing appliances;
② examining the anchoring (anchors, chain cables, windlass (including its foundation, prime mover and
shafting), cable lifters, brakes, chain stoppers, etc. as far as practicable) and mooring equipment as
far as can be seen. Confirming that the towing and mooring equipment is properly marked with any
restriction associated with its safe operation for ships constructed after 1 January 2007;
③ examining the collision and the other watertight bulkheads and valves operable from above the
bulkhead deck as far as can be seen;
④ examining and testing (locally and remotely) all the watertight doors in watertight bulkheads;
examining the arrangements for closing openings in the shell plating below the freeboard deck;
⑤ examining each bilge pump and confirming that the bilge pumping system for each watertight
compartment is satisfactory;
⑥ confirming that the drainage from enclosed cargo spaces situated on the freeboard deck is
satisfactory; examining visually the drainage facilities for blockage or other damage and confirming
the provision of means to prevent blockage of drainage arrangements, for closed vehicle and ro-ro
spaces and special category spaces where fixed pressure water-spraying systems are used;
⑦ examining, as far as is practicable, the means of access to cargo and other void spaces when
examining internal spaces of oil tankers and bulk carriers;
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⑧ examining the functionality of bilge well high water level alarms in all cargo holds and cargo
conveyor tunnels;
⑨ inspecting water level detectors and their audible and visual alarms in holds, ballast tanks and dry
spaces of bulk carriers;
⑩ checking the arrangements for availability of draining and pumping systems forward of the collision
bulkhead of bulk carriers;
⑪ examining the water level detector and its audible and visual alarms of single skin single-hold cargo
ships;
⑫ confirming that no new installation of materials containing asbestos is on board since last survey.
(2) Load lines ― general requirements
① checking, in general, that the strength of the hull remains in compliance with rules;
② checking of the positions of the deck line and load line which, if necessary, are to be re-marked and
re-painted;
③ checking that no alterations have been made to the hull or superstructures that would affect the
calculations determining the position of the load lines;
④ examining the superstructure end bulkheads and the openings with their closing appliances therein;
⑤ examining the means of securing the weathertightness of cargo hatchways, other hatchways and
other openings on the freeboard and superstructure decks;
⑥ examining the ventilators and air pipes, including their coamings and closing appliances, and in
particular, examining the weld connection between air pipes and deck plating as well as external
examination of all air pipe heads installed on the exposed decks;
⑦ examining the watertight integrity of the closures to any openings in the ship’s side below the
freeboard deck;
⑧ examining the scuppers, inlets and discharges;
⑨ examining the side scuttles and deadlights;
⑩ examining the bulwarks including the provision of freeing ports, special attention being given to any
freeing ports fitted with shutters;
⑪ examining the guardrails, gangways, walkways and other means provided for the protection of the
crew and for gaining access to and from crew’s quarters and working spaces;
⑫ examining, when applicable, the means provided to minimize water ingress through the spurling
pipes and chain lockers;
⑬ examining, when applicable, the garbage chutes;
⑭ special requirements for ships permitted to sail with type purling pipes and chain lockers;
⑮ checking, when applicable, the fittings and appliances for timber deck cargoes;
⑯ examining portholes, bow doors, stern doors and other similar openings and their closing appliances.
(3) Load lines ― protection of cargo hatches
① checking that no unapproved changes have been made to the hatch covers, hatch coamings and their
securing and sealing devices since the last survey;
② exposed hatch covers are to be examined to confirm the structural integrity and capability of
maintaining weathertightness. Where extensive areas of wastage and/or substantial corrosion of steel
hatch covers are found, thickness measurements are to be carried out to confirm the extent of
wastage or corrosion, and renewals or repairs made when wastage exceeds allowable margins;
③ where mechanically operated steel covers are fitted, checking the satisfactory condition of:
a. hatch covers including plating;
b. hatch coamings including stiffeners;
c. tightness devices of longitudinal, transverse and intermediate cross junctions (gaskets, gasket
lips, compression bars, drainage channels);
d. clamping devices, retaining bars, cleating;
e. chain or rope pulleys;
f. guides;
g. guide rails and track wheels;
h. stoppers, etc.;
i. wires, chains, gypsies and tensioning devices;
j. hydraulic system essential to closing and securing;
k. safety locks and retaining devices;
l. random checking of stowage and securing of hatch covers in open condition;
m. random checking of proper fit, locking and efficiency of sealing of hatch covers in closed
condition;
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n. random checking of operational testing of hydraulic and power components, wires, chains, and
link drives;
④ where portable covers, wooden or steel pontoons are fitted, checking the satisfactory condition of:
a. wooden covers and portable beams, carriers or sockets for the portable beams, and their securing
devices;
b. steel pontoons;
c. tarpaulins;
d. close-up survey of hatch coamings including stiffeners;
e. cleats, battens and wedges;
f. hatch securing bars and their securing devices;
g. loading pads/bars and the side plate edge
h. guide plates and chocks;
i. compression bars, drainage channels and drain pipes (if any).
(4) Stability information and loading manual
① checking the approved stability information, loading manual, damage control plan and damage
control manual (if applicable);
② the loading instrument, which is a supplement to the stability information, is to be confirmed in
working order by use of the approved check conditions. The user’s instruction manual for the
loading instrument is to be confirmed on board (if applicable).
(5) Structural fire protection
① confirming that fire control plans are posted and kept as required;
② confirming that no significant changes have been made to the arrangement of structural fire
protection;
③ checking integrity and efficiency of all manual and automatic fire doors, if fitted;
④ confirming that the means for escape from the accommodations, machinery spaces and other spaces
are satisfactory.
(6) Fire-fighting equipment
① examining the fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants, hoses and nozzles and the international shore
connection and checking that each fire pump, including the emergency fire pump, can by operated
separately so that two jets of water are produced simultaneously from different hydrants at any part
of the ship whilst the required pressure is maintained in the fire main;
② checking the provision and randomly examining the condition of the portable and non-portable fire
extinguishers;
③ confirming that the firemen’ outfits are complete and in good condition and that the cylinders,
including the spare cylinders, of any required self-contained breathing apparatus are suitably
charged;
④ checking the operational readiness and maintenance of fire-fighting systems;
⑤ examining the fixed fire-fighting system for the machinery, cargo, vehicle, special category and ro-ro
spaces, as appropriate, and confirming that its means of operation are clearly marked;
⑥ examining the fire extinguishing and special arrangements in the machinery spaces and confirming,
as far as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote means of control provided for the
opening and closing of the skylights, the release of smoke, the closure of ventilation openings of the
space enclosing the funnel, the closure of power-operated and other doors, the stopping of ventilation
and boiler space forced and induced draft fans and the stopping of oil fuel and other pumps that
discharge flammable liquids;
⑦ checking that fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems for the protection of machinery spaces
and cargo pump-rooms, where applicable, are provided with two separate controls, one for opening
of the gas piping and one for discharging the gas from the storage container, each of them located in
a release box clearly identified for the particular space; checking also that the release devices of
carbon dioxide fireextinguishing systems are operated in the required order, i.e. the gas piping is
opened before the gas is discharged from the storage container;
⑧ examining, as far as possible, and testing, as feasible, any fire detection and alarm system and
sample extraction smoke detection system;
⑨ checking the provision of a fire-extinguishing system for spaces containing paint and/or flammable
liquids and deep-fat cooking equipment in accommodation and service spaces;
⑩ examining the helicopter facilities;
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⑪ examining the arrangements for remote closing of valves for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other
flammable oils and confirming, as far as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the remote
means of closing the valves on the tanks that contain oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils;
examination of flame screens on vents to all bunker tanks;
⑫ examining and testing of the general emergency alarm system;
⑬ examining the fire protection arrangements in cargo, vehicle and ro-ro spaces and confirming, as far
as practicable and as appropriate, the operation of the means for closing the various openings;
⑭ examining, where applicable, the alternative design and arrangements for fire safety and
arrangements, in accordance with the test, inspection and maintenance requirements, if any, specified
in the approved documentation.
(7) Suspect areas①
① overall examination of suspect areas of the hull, including overall and close-up survey of those
suspect areas identified at previous surveys;
② thickness measurements of areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys;
③ where extensive areas of wastage are found or when considered necessary by the Surveyor, thickness
measurements are to be carried out and renewals or repairs made when wastage exceeds allowable
margins. If the results of these thickness measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is found,
then the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased to determine areas of substantial
corrosion. Table 5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance for these additional thickness measurements.
These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the annual survey is credited as
completed.
(8) Salt water ballast spaces and/or combined cargo/salt water ballast spaces
Examination of ballast tanks when required as a consequence of the results of the special survey and
intermediate survey is to be carried out. Where extensive areas of wastage are found or when considered
necessary by the Surveyor, thickness measurements are to be carried out. If the results of these thickness
measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is found, then the extent of thickness measurements is to
be increased to determine areas of substantial corrosion. Table 5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance for
these additional measurements. These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the
annual survey is credited as completed.
(9) Steering gear
① If applicable, main and auxiliary steering gear, including their associated equipment and control
systems, are to be examined and tested and if appropriate, relevant entries in the logbook are to be
verified.
5.4.2.3 For the requirements for additional surveys of ro-ro ships, see Section 17 of this Chapter.
5.4.2.4 Passenger ships (including ro-ro passenger ships)
(1) In addition to the survey items in 5.4.2.2, for passenger ships (including ro-ro passenger ships), the
following items are to be carried out:
① all shell plating below bulkhead deck;
② all gangways, cargo ports, inboard openings of ash shoots and rubbish shoots as well as their closing
devices below bulkhead deck;
③ side scuttles including watertight steel covers and closing devices below bulkhead deck;
④ all openings including doors and similar openings and their closing devices in watertight bulkheads
below bulkhead deck.
5.4.2.5 Barges
(1) In addition to the survey items in 5.4.2.2, for barges engaged in transportation of dry bulk cargo over 15
years, the condition of the following structures of hull is to be examined:
① hold, with special attention given to tank top;
② structures below main deck;
③ side plating, frames and associated structures.
(2) The attending Surveyor may require thickness measurements if he deems it necessary, and means are
then to be provided for access into not readily accessible areas.

(1) The relevant requirements for interval of intermediate surveys are given in Section 2 of this Chapter.
(2) Intermediate surveys are to be carried out in conjunction with statutory intermediate surveys or docking
① These requirements are not applicable to cargo tanks of oil tankers (including double hull oil tankers) and chemical
tankers surveyed in accordance with Sections 6 and 8 of this Chapter.
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surveys in so far as practicable. A survey planning meeting is to be held prior to the commencement of the
survey.
(3) In addition to cover the applicable items specified in 5.4.2.2 of this Section, intermediate surveys are to
include the items specified in 5.4.3.2 and such items are to be found satisfactory.
5.4.3.2 Survey items for all ships
(1) Fire-fighting equipment
① Check of quantity and efficiency of medium of fixed fire-extinguishing arrangements, examination
and testing of fire-extinguishing system.
(2) Windlass
① Partial test of slipping and hauling anchors by windlass.
(3) Spaces used for salt water ballast:
① Ships between 5 and 10 years of age:
A general, internal examination of representative ballast tanks is to be carried out. Where a full hard
protective coating in POOR condition or any other defect is found, where soft or semi-hard coating
has been applied, or where there is no full hard protective coating, the examination is to be extended
to other ballast spaces of the same type.
② Ships over 10 years of age:
A general, internal examination of all spaces used for water ballast is to be carried out.
③ If such examinations as stated in ① and ② above reveal no visible structural defects, the
examination may be limited to a verification that the corrosion prevention system remains effective.
④ For ballast tanks, excluding double bottom tanks, where a full hard protective coating is found in
POOR condition and it is not renewed, where soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where
there is no full hard protective coating, the spaces in question are to be internally examined at annual
intervals.
⑤ When such conditions as stated in ④ above are found in salt water ballast double bottom tanks, the
spaces in question may be internally examined at annual intervals.
(4) Cargo spaces
① For ships over 10 years of age, other than ships engaged in the carriage of dry cargoes only and oil
tankers (including double hull oil tankers), chemical tankers and liquefied gas carriers complying
with relevant provisions of Sections 6, 8 and 16 of this Chapter respectively, an internal examination
of selected cargo holds is to be carried out.
② For ships over 15 years of age and engaged in the carriage of dry cargoes only, other than general
dry cargo ships and bulk carriers (including double skin bulk carriers) which are subject to the
relevant requirements of Sections 5 and 7 of this Chapter respectively, an internal examination of
selected cargo spaces is to be carried out.
(5) Thickness measurements
Where extensive areas of wastage are found, thickness measurements may be required and renewals made
when wastage exceeds allowable margins.

(1) The relevant requirements for interval of special surveys are given in Section 2 of this Chapter.
(2) Special surveys are to be carried out in conjunction with statutory renewal surveys in so far as
practicable. A survey planning meeting is to be held prior to the commencement of the survey.
(3) In addition to the applicable items specified in 5.4.2.2 of this Section, special surveys are to include
examination, tests and checks of the items listed in 5.4.4.2 to ensure that the hull, equipment and related
piping (as required by 5.4.4.2(19)) are in satisfactory condition and that the ship is fit for the intended
purpose for the next five (5) year class period, subject to proper maintenance and operation and the
periodical surveys being carried out at the due dates. The examinations of the hull are to be supplemented
by thickness measurements and testing as required in 5.4.4.2(17)①, ③ and (19), to ensure that the
structural integrity remains effective. The aim of the examination is to discover substantial corrosion,
significant deformation, fractures, damages or other structural deterioration, that may be present.
(4) Items for docking survey specified in Section 11 of this Chapter. However, a docking survey completed
within 15 months before the due date of the special survey may be accepted as a survey carried out at the
same time with the special survey.
(1) Hull and spaces in superstructures are to be examined.
(2) All spaces including holds and their ‘tween decks where fitted; double bottom, deep, ballast, peak and
cargo tanks; pump rooms, pipe tunnels, duct keels, machinery spaces, dry spaces, cofferdams and voids are
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to be internally examined including the plating and framing, bilges and drain wells, sounding, venting,
pumping and drainage arrangements. Internal examination of tanks is to be carried out in accordance with
Table 5.4.4.2(2).
Internal Examination of Tanks Table 5.4.4.2(2)

Special Survey No.4
Special Survey No.1 Special Survey No.2 Special Survey No.3
Tank and Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
Salt water and/or
All All All All
cargo/salt water in turn
Fuel oil bunker tanks
－－ One One
- Engine room
－ One Two Half, minimum two
- Cargo length area
Lube oil －－－ One
Fresh water － One All All
Fore and aft peaks (all
All All All All
uses)
Notes:
(1) Special attention is to be paid to the striking plate below the sounding pipe and the plating adjacent to the mouth piece
when examining.
(2) These requirements apply to tanks of integral (structural) type.
(3) If a selection of tanks is accepted to be examined, then different tanks are to be examined at each special survey, on a
rotational basis.
(4) At special survey No.3 and subsequent surveys, one deep tank for fuel oil in the cargo length area is to be included, if
fitted.
(3) Where provided, the condition of corrosion prevention system of ballast tanks is to be examined. For
ballast tanks, excluding double bottom tanks, where a full hard protective coating is found in POOR
condition and it is not renewed, where soft coating or semi-hard has been applied, or where a full hard
protective coating was not applied from time of construction, the tanks in question are to be examined at
annual intervals. Thickness measurements are to be carried out as deemed necessary by the surveyor.
(4) When such breakdown of full hard protective coating is found in double bottom ballast tanks and it is
not renewed, where a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a full hard protective coating
was not applied from the time of construction, the tanks in question may be examined at annual intervals.
When considered necessary by the surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurements
are to be carried out.
(5) Boundaries of double-bottom, deep, ballast, peak, and other tanks, including holds adapted for the
carriage of salt water ballast, are to be tested with a head of liquid to the top of air pipes or to near the top
of hatches for ballast/cargo holds. Boundaries of fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water tanks are to be tested with
a head of liquid to the highest point that liquid will rise under service conditions.
Tank testing of fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water tanks may be specially considered based on a satisfactory
external examination of the tank boundaries, and a confirmation from the Master stating that the pressure
testing has been carried out according to the requirements with satisfactory results. The Surveyor may
extend the testing as deemed necessary.
(6) Hydraulic test for some tanks, when found difficult, may be substituted by airtightness test.
(7) Where repairs are effected to the shell plating or bulkheads, any tanks in way are to be tested on
completion of these repairs.
(8) All decks and superstructures are to be examined.
(9) In cases where the inner surface of the bottom plating is covered with cement, asphalt or other
composition, the removal of this covering may be dispensed with, provided that it is inspected, tested by
beating and chipping, and found sound and adhering satisfactorily to the steel.
(10) Wood sheathing or other coverings on steel deck are to be examined. If it is found that such wood
sheathing has worn by 15 mm or more, or that other coverings are broken, they are to be renewed and the
condition of the plating under such wood sheathing or other deck coverings is to be examined.
(11) The hatch covers and coamings are to be surveyed as follows:
① the items listed in 5.4.2.2(3);
② checking of the satisfactory operation of all mechanically operated hatch covers is to be made,
including:
a. stowage and securing in open condition;
b. proper fit and efficiency of sealing in closed conditions;
c. operational testing of hydraulic and power components, wires, chains and link drives;
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③ checking the effectiveness of sealing arrangements of all hatch covers by hose testing or equivalent
is to be carried out.
(12) The masts and standing rigging (if fitted) are to be examined.
(13) The anchors and chain cables① are to be ranged, examined, and the required complement and
condition verified. At special survey No.2 and subsequent special surveys, chain cables are to be gauged. If
any length of chain cables is found to be reduced in mean diameter② at its most worn part by 12% or more
from its nominal diameter as required in the Rules, it is to be renewed. The chain locker, holdfasts, hawse
pipes, chain stoppers and windlass are to be examined and pumping arrangements of the chain locker
tested.
(14) The anchors of positional mooring equipment are to be cleaned and examined. Wire rope anchor
cables are to be examined. If cables are found to contain broken, badly corroded or birdcaging wires they
are to be renewed. If any length of chain cables is found to be worn more than as specified under (13)
above, it is to be renewed. The windlass(es) or winches are to be examined.
(15) Verifying that repairs made by crew and voyage repairs are in compliance with the Rules, and
satisfactory in respect to workmanship, etc. and for the intended purpose of the ship.
(16) Engine room structure is to be examined. Particular attention is to be given to tank tops, shell plating
in way of tank tops, brackets connecting side shell frames and tank tops, and engine room bulkheads in way
of tank top and bilge wells. Particular attention is to be given to the sea suctions, seawater cooling pipes
and overboard discharge valves and their connections to the shell plating. Where wastage is evident or
suspect, thickness measurements are to be carried out, and renewals or repairs made when wastage exceeds
allowable limits.
(17) Thickness measurement
① The minimum requirements to thickness measurement are given in Table 5.4.4.2(17)①.
② Thickness measurements may be carried out at the commencement of the special survey, or the
thickness measurement report prepared within 15 months before the due date of the special survey
may be taken as the thickness measurement report of the special survey.
③ The Surveyor may extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary. When thickness
measurements indicate substantial corrosion, the extent of thickness measurements is to be
increased to determine areas of substantial corrosion. Table 5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance
for the additional thickness measurements. These extended thickness measurements are to be
carried out before the survey is credited as completed.
④ Thickness measurements are normally to be carried out by a company, certified by CCS according
to the Procedures for Certification of Firms Engaged in Thickness Measurement of Hull Structures
(Appendix 10 of this Chapter), by means of ultrasonic test equipment The accuracy of the
equipment is to be proven to the Surveyor as required. The test personnel are to hold a
qualification certificate acceptable to CCS.
⑤ The assessment of thickness measurement results may be carried out in accordance with CCS
procedure for evaluation of structural safety, or based on longitudinal and local strength. For
generally allowable corrosion, refer to the provisions in Appendix 1 to this Chapter. Plates and
structural members are to be renewed when corrosion exceeds allowable limits.
(18) For all ships except for passenger ships, automatic air pipe heads are to be completely examined (both
externally and internally) as indicated in Table 5.4.4.2(18). For designs where the inner parts cannot be
properly inspected from outside, this is to include removal of the head from the air pipe. Particular attention
is to be paid to the condition of the zinc coating in heads constructed from galvanised steel.
(19) All bilge and ballast piping systems are to be examined and operationally tested to working pressure to
attending Surveyor’s satisfaction to ensure that tightness and condition remain satisfactory.
Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Surveys Table 5.4.4.2(17)①

Special Survey No.1 Special Survey No.2 Special Survey No.3 Special Survey No.4 and Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15 Age > 15
(1) Suspect areas (1) Suspect areas (1) Suspect areas
(1) Suspect areas throughout the ship
throughout the ship throughout the ship throughout the ship
(2) One transverse (2) Two transverse
(2) A minimum of three transverse
section of deck plating sections within the
sections in way of cargo spaces within
in way of a cargo space amidships 0.5L in way
the amidships 0.5L
within the amidships of two different cargo
① For examination of anchors and chain cables, refer to IACS Rec.No.79 “Guidance for Anchoring Equipment in Service”.
② The mean diameter is half the value of the sum of the minimum diameter found in one cross section of the link and of the
diameter measured in a perpendicular direction in the same cross section.
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Special Survey No.1 Special Survey No.2 Special Survey No.3 Special Survey No.4 and Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15 Age > 15
0.5L spaces
(3) All cargo hold hatch
(3) All cargo hold hatch covers and
covers and coamings
coamings (plating and stiffeners)
(plating and stiffeners)
(4) Internals in forepeak (4) Internals in forepeak and afterpeak
and afterpeak tanks tanks
(5) All exposed main deck plating full
length
(6) Representative exposed
superstructure deck plating (poop,
bridge, and forecastle deck)
(7) Lowest strake and strakes in way
of ‘tween decks of all transverse
bulkheads in cargo spaces together
with internals in way
(8) All wind- and water strakes, port
and starboard, full length
(9) All keel plates full length. Also,
additional bottom plates in way of
cofferdams, machinery space, and aft
end of tanks
(10) Plating of sea chests. Shell
plating in way of overboard discharges
as considered necessary by the
attending Surveyor
Notes: 1. Thickness measurement locations are to be selected to provide the best representative sampling of areas likely to be
most exposed to corrosion, considering cargo and ballast history and arrangement and condition of protective
coatings.
2. Thickness measurements of internals may be specially considered by the Surveyor if the hard protective coating is
in GOOD condition.
3. For ships less than 100 m in length, the number of transverse sections required at special survey No.3 may be
reduced to one (1), and the number of transverse sections required at subsequent special surveys may be reduced to
two (2).
4. For ships more than 100 m in length, at special survey No.3, thickness measurements of exposed deck plating
within amidships 0.5L may be required.
Guidance for Additional Thickness Measurements in Way of Substantial Corrosion

Table 5.4.4.2(17)②
Structural member Extent of measurement Pattern of measurement
Plating Suspect area and adjacent plates 5-point pattern over 1 square meter
3 measurements each in line across
Stiffeners Suspect area
web and flange
Survey Requirements for Automatic Air Pipe Heads at Special Surveys

Table 5.4.4.2(18)
Special Survey No.1 Special Survey No.2 Special Surveys No.3 and Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 Age > 10
(1) Two air pipe heads, one port and (1) All air pipe heads located on the
one starboard, located on the exposed exposed decks in the forward 0.25L.
decks in the forward 0.25L, preferably (2) At least 20% of air pipe heads on
air pipes serving ballast tanks. the exposed decks serving spaces aft
(2) Two air pipe heads, one port and of 0.25L, preferably air pipes serving
All air pipe heads located on the
one starboard, on the exposed decks, ballast tanks.
exposed decks.
serving spaces aft of 0.25L, preferably (3) The selection of air pipe heads to
Exemption may be considered for air
air pipes serving ballast tanks. be examined is left to the attending
pipe heads where there is
(3) The selection of air pipe heads to Surveyor.
substantiated evidence of replacement
be examined is left to the attending (4) According to the results of this
within the previous five years
Surveyor. examination, the Surveyor may
(4) According to the results of this require the examination of other heads
examination, the Surveyor may located on the exposed decks
require the examination of other heads
located on the exposed decks
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GENERAL DRY CARGO SHIPS

5.5.1.1 Application
(1) Unless provided otherwise, the requirements of this Section apply to all self-propelled general dry cargo
ships of 500 gt and above carrying solid cargoes other than①:
① bulk carriers (including double skin bulk carriers);
② dedicated container carriers;
③ ro-ro cargo ships;
④ refrigerated cargo ships;
⑤ dedicated woodchip carriers;
⑥ dedicated cement carriers;
⑦ livestock carriers;
⑧ deck cargo ships②;
⑨ general dry cargo ships of double side-skin construction, with double side-skin extending for the
entire length of the cargo area, and for the entire height of the cargo hold to the upper deck.
(2) The requirements of this Section apply to surveys of hull structure and piping systems in way of cargo
holds, cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void spaces and fuel oil tanks within the cargo area and all ballast tanks.
The requirements are additional to the classification requirements applicable to the remainder of the ship.
Refer to Section 4 of this Chapter.
(3) The requirements of this Section contain the minimum extent of examination, thickness measurements
and tank testing. The survey is to be extended when substantial corrosion and/or structural defects are
found and include additional close-up survey when necessary.

the hull and piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition.
(2) The annual survey is to include the items specified in 5.5.2.2 through 5.5.2.6 and in addition, the
applicable items specified in 5.4.2 of this Chapter.
5.5.2.2 Hull
(1) Examination of the hull plating and its closing appliances as far as can be seen;
(2) Examination of watertight penetrations as far as practicable.
5.5.2.3 Weather decks, hatch covers and coamings
(1) Confirmation is to be obtained that no unapproved changes have been made to the hatch covers, hatch
coamings and their securing and sealing devices since the last survey.
(2) Where mechanically operated steel covers are fitted, checking the satisfactory condition of:
① hatch covers, including close-up survey of hatch cover plating;
② drainage channels, drain pipes and non-return devices on top of hatch coamings;
③ tightness devices of longitudinal, transverse and intermediate cross junctions (gaskets, gasket lips,
compression bars, drainage channels);
④ clamping devices, retaining bars, cleating;
⑤ chain or rope pulleys;
⑥ guides;
⑦ guide rails and track wheels;
⑧ stoppers, etc.;
⑨ wires, chains, gypsies, tensioning devices;
⑩ hydraulic system essential to closing and securing;
⑪ safety locks and retaining devices.
(3) Where portable covers, wooden or steel pontoons are fitted, checking the satisfactory condition where
applicable of:
① wooden covers and portable beams, carriers or sockets for the portable beam, and their securing
devices;
① The requirements of paragraphs 5.5.2.6 and 5.5.4.8 also apply to those cargo ships, which, although belonging to the ship
types that are excluded from the application of this Section, are fitted with a single cargo hold.
② A ship that is designed to carry cargo exclusively above deck has no any access for cargo below deck.
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② steel pontoons; including close-up survey of hatch cover plating;

③ tarpaulins;
④ cleats, battens and wedges;
⑤ hatch securing bars and their securing devices;
⑥ loading pads/bars and the side plate edge;
⑦ guide plates and chocks;
⑧ compression bars, drainage channels and drain pipes (if any).
(4) Checking the satisfactory condition of hatch coaming plating and their stiffeners including close-up
survey.
(5) Random checking of the satisfactory operation of mechanically operated hatch covers is to be made
including:
① stowage and securing in open condition;
② proper fit and efficiency of sealing in closed condition;
③ operational testing of hydraulic and power components, wires, chains, and link drives.
5.5.2.4 Suspect Areas
Suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined. Thickness measurements are to be taken of
the areas of substantial corrosion and the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased to determine
the extent of areas of substantial corrosion. Table 5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance for the additional
thickness measurements. These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the annual
survey is credited as completed.
5.5.2.5 Examination of cargo holds
(1) Ships 10 to 15 years of age
① Overall survey of one forward and one after cargo hold and their associated ’tween-deck spaces.
② When considered necessary by the surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness
measurement is to be carried out. If the results of these thickness measurements indicate that
substantial corrosion is found, then the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased to
determine the extent of areas of substantial corrosion. Table 5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance
for these additional measurements. These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out
before the annual survey is credited as completed.
(2) Ships over 15 years of age
① Overall survey of all cargo holds and ’tween-deck spaces.
② Close-up examination of sufficient extent, minimum 25% of frames, to establish the condition of the
lower region of the shell frames including approx. lower one third length of side frame at side shell
and side frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating in a forward lower cargo hold and one
other selected lower cargo hold. Where this level of survey reveals the need for remedial measures,
the survey is to be extended to include a close-up survey of all of the shell frames and adjacent shell
plating of those cargo holds and associated ’tween-deck spaces (as applicable) as well as a close-up
survey of sufficient extent of all remaining cargo holds and ’tween-deck spaces (as applicable).
③ When considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness
before the annual survey is credited as completed.
④ Where the protective coating in cargo holds, as applicable, is found to be in GOOD condition, the
extent of close-up surveys may be specially considered.
⑤ All piping and penetrations in cargo holds, including overboard piping, are to be examined.
5.5.2.6 For single hold cargo ships complying with the requirements of SOLAS Reg. II-I/25 for hold
water level detectors, the annual survey is to include an examination and a test, at random, of the water
ingress detection system and of their alarms.

(1) The intermediate survey extent is dependent on the age of the ship as specified in 5.5.3.2 to 5.5.3.4 of
this Section.
(2) The intermediate survey is also to include the applicable items specified in 5.4.3 of this Chapter and
5.5.2 of this Section.
5.5.3.2 Ships 5 to 10 years of age
(1) Ballast tanks
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① For tanks used for water ballast, an overall survey of representative tanks selected by the Surveyor is
to be carried out. If such overall survey reveals no visible structural defects, the examination may be
limited to a verification that the corrosion prevention system remains efficient.
② Where POOR coating condition, soft or semi-hard coating, corrosion or other defects are found in
ballast tanks or where a full hard protective coating was not applied from the time of construction,
the examination is to be extended to other ballast tanks of the same type.
③ In ballast tanks other than double bottom tanks, where a full hard protective coating is found in
POOR condition and it is not renewed, where soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a
full hard protective coating was not applied from time of construction, the tanks in question are to be
examined and thickness measurements carried out as considered necessary at annual intervals. When
such breakdown of full hard protective coating is found in double bottom ballast tanks, where a soft
or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a full hard protective coating has not been applied
from the time of construction, the tanks in question may be examined at annual intervals. When
considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurements
④ In addition to the requirements above, areas found suspect at previous surveys are to be surveyed in
accordance with the provisions indicated in 5.5.2.4 of this Chapter.
(2) Cargo holds
① An overall survey of one forward and one after cargo hold and their associated ’tween-deck spaces.
② Areas found suspect at previous surveys are to be surveyed in accordance with the provisions
indicated in 5.5.2.4.
5.5.3.3 Ships 10 to 15 years of age
(1) Ballast tanks
① For tanks used for water ballast, an overall survey of all tanks is to be carried out. If such overall
survey reveals no visible structural defects, the examination may be limited to a verification that the
corrosion prevention system remains efficient.
② The requirements of 5.5.3.2(1)③ and ④ also apply.
(2) Cargo holds
① An overall survey of all cargo holds and ’tween-deck spaces.
② Areas found suspect at previous surveys are to be surveyed in accordance with the provisions
indicated in 5.5.2.4 of this Chapter.
③ When considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness
before the survey is credited as completed.
5.5.3.4 Ships over 15 years of age:
(1) The requirements of the intermediate survey are to be to the same extent as the previous special survey
as required in 5.5.4, except for item 2c in column 4 of Table 5.5.4.5(1). However, tank testing specified in
5.5.4.6, survey of automatic air pipe heads (see 5.4.4.2(18)) and internal examination of fuel oil, lube oil
and fresh water tanks (see 5.5.4.4(1)) are not required unless deemed necessary by the attending Surveyor.
(2) In application of (1), the intermediate survey may be commenced at the second annual survey and be
progressed during the succeeding year with a view to completion at the third annual survey in lieu of the
application of 5.2.4.2 of this Chapter.
(3) In lieu of the requirements of 5.5.4.1(5), an in-water survey, according to the provisions of 5.2.3.4 of
this Chapter, may be considered as equivalent.

(1) The special survey is to include, in addition to the requirements of 5.4.4 of this Chapter and 5.5.2 of this
Section, examination, tests and checks of sufficient extent to ensure that the hull and related piping, as
required in 5.5.4.1(3), are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the intended purpose for the new period of
class of 5 years to be assigned, subject to proper maintenance and operation and to periodical surveys being
carried out at the due dates.
(2) All cargo holds, water ballast tanks, including double bottom tanks, pipe tunnels, cofferdams and void
spaces bounding cargo holds, decks and outer hull are to be examined, and if necessary, this examination is
to be supplemented by thickness measurement and testing as required in 5.5.4.5 and 5.5.4.6, to ensure that
the structural integrity remains effective.
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The internal examination of other tanks is to be in accordance with 5.4.4.2(2) of this Chapter. The aim of
the examination is to discover substantial corrosion, significant deformation, fractures, damages or other
structural deterioration, that may be present.
(3) All piping systems within the above spaces are to be examined and operationally tested to working
pressure to attending Surveyor’s satisfaction to ensure that tightness and condition remain satisfactory.
(4) The survey extent of ballast tanks converted to void spaces is to be specially considered in relation to
the requirements for ballast tanks.
(5) A survey in dry dock is to be a part of the special survey. The overall and close-up surveys and
thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions① of the cargo holds and water ballast tanks
are to be carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements for special surveys, if not already
performed.
5.5.4.2 Tank protection
(1) Where provided, the condition of corrosion prevention system of ballast tanks is to be examined. For
ballast tanks, excluding double bottom tanks, where a full hard protective coating is found in POOR
condition and it is not renewed, where soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a full hard
protective coating was not applied from the time of construction, the tanks in question are to be examined
at annual intervals. Thickness measurements are to be carried out as deemed necessary by the Surveyor.
(2) When such breakdown of full hard protective coating is found in double bottom ballast tanks and it is
not renewed, where a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a full hard protective coating
was not applied from the time of construction, the tanks in question may be examined at annual intervals.
When considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurements
(3) Where the hard protective coating in spaces is found to be in a GOOD condition, the extent of close-up
surveys and thickness measurements may be specially considered.
5.5.4.3 Hatch covers and coamings
(1) A thorough inspection of the items listed in 5.4.2.2(3) of this Chapter is to be carried out.
(2) Checking of the satisfactory operation of all mechanically operated hatch covers is to be made,
including:
② proper fit and efficiency of sealing in closed conditions;
③ operational testing of hydraulic and power components, wires, chains and link drives.
(3) Checking the effectiveness of sealing arrangements of all hatch covers by hose testing or equivalent is
to be carried out.
(4) Thickness measurement of the hatch cover and coaming plating and stiffeners is to be carried out as
given in Table 5.5.4.5(1).
5.5.4.4 Extent of overall and close-up survey
(1) An overall survey of all tanks and spaces, excluding fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water tanks, is to be
carried out at each special survey. (Note: For fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water tanks, reference is to be made
to Table 5.4.4.2(2).)
(2) The minimum requirements for close-up surveys at special survey are given in Table 5.5.4.4(2).
(3) The Surveyor may extend the close-up survey as deemed necessary taking into account the maintenance
of the spaces under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and where spaces have
structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar spaces or on similar ships
according to available information.
(4) For areas in spaces where hard protective coatings are found to be in a GOOD condition, the extent of
close-up surveys according to Table 5.5.4.4(2) may be specially considered.
① Lower portions of the cargo holds and ballast tanks are considered to be the parts below light ballast water line.
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Minimum Requirements for Close-up Surveys at Hull Special Surveys of General Dry Cargo Ships
Table 5.5.4.4(2)
Special Survey No.4 and
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
(A) Selected shell frames in (A) Selected shell frames in (A) All shell frames in the (A) All shell frames in all
one forward and one aft all cargo holds forward lower cargo hold cargo holds and ’tween-deck
cargo hold and and ’tween-deck spaces. and 25% frames in each of spaces including upper and
associated ’tween-deck (B) One transverse the remaining cargo holds lower end attachments and
spaces. bulkhead in each cargo and ’tween-deck spaces adjacent shell plating.
(B) One selected cargo hold hold. including upper and lower Areas (B) – (F) as for Special
transverse bulkhead. (B) Forward and aft end attachments and
Survey No.3
(D) All cargo hold hatch transverse bulkhead in one adjacent shell plating.
covers and coamings side ballast tank, including (B) All cargo hold
(plating and stiffeners) stiffening system. transverse bulkheads.
(C) One transverse web (B) All transverse
with associated plating and bulkheads in ballast tanks,
framing in two including stiffening system.
representative water ballast (C) All transverse webs
tanks of each type (i.e. with associated plating and
topside, hopper side, side framing in each water
tank or double bottom tank) ballast tank.
(D) All cargo hold hatch (D) All cargo hold hatch
covers and coamings covers and coamings
(plating and stiffeners). (plating and stiffeners).
(E) Selected areas of all (E) All deck plating and
deck plating and underdeck underdeck structure inside
structure inside line of hatch line of hatch openings
openings between cargo between cargo hold hatches.
hold hatches. (F) All areas of inner
(F) Selected areas of inner bottom plating
bottom plating
Notes: (A) Cargo hold transverse frames.
(B) Cargo hold transverse bulkhead plating, stiffeners and girders.
(C) Transverse web frame or watertight transverse bulkhead in water ballast tanks.
(D) Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings.
(E) Deck plating and underdeck structure inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches.
(F) Inner bottom plating.
See Figures 5.5.4.4(2)a and 5.5.4.4(2)b for the areas corresponding to (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F).
Close-up survey of cargo hold transverse bulkheads to be carried out at the following levels:
a. Immediately above the inner bottom and immediately above the ’tween decks, as applicable.
b. Mid-height of the bulkheads for holds without ’tween decks.
c. Immediately below the main deck plating and ’tween deck plating.
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(a) Single deck ship
(b) Tween deck ship
Figure 5.5.4.4(2)a Areas for Close-Up Survey of General Dry Cargo Ships
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Figure 5.5.4.4(2)b Areas for Close-Up Survey of General Dry Cargo Ships
5.5.4.5 Extent of thickness measurement

(1) The minimum requirements for thickness measurements at special survey are given in Table 5.5.4.5(1).
Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Hull Special Surveys of General Dry Cargo
Ships Table 5.5.4.5(1)
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas. 1. Suspect areas. 1. Suspect areas.
2. One transverse section of 2. Two transverse sections 2. Within the cargo length:
deck plating in way of a cargo within the amidships 0.5L in a) A minimum of three
space within the amidships way of two different cargo transverse sections within the
0.5L. spaces. amidships 0.5L.
3. Measurement for general 3. Measurement for general b) Each deck plate outside line
assessment and recording of assessment and recording of of cargo hatch openings.
corrosion pattern of those corrosion pattern of those c) Each bottom plate, including
structural members subject to structural members subject lower turn of bilge.
close-up survey according to to close-up survey according d) Duct keel or pipe tunnel
Table 5.5.4.4(2) of this to Table 5.5.4.4(2) of this plating and internals.
Section Section. 3. Measurement for general
4. Within the cargo length, assessment and recording of
each deck plate outside line corrosion pattern of those
of cargo hatch openings. structural members subject to
5. All wind and water strakes close-up survey according to
within the cargo length area. Table 5.5.4.4(2) of this Section
6. Selected wind and water 4. All wind and water strakes
strakes outside the cargo full length
length area
Notes: 1. Thickness measurement locations should be selected to provide the best representative sampling of areas likely to
be most exposed to corrosion, considering cargo and ballast history and arrangement and condition of protective
coatings.
2. For ships less than 100 m in length, the number of transverse sections required at special survey No.3 may be
reduced to one and the number of transverse sections at special survey No.4 and subsequent surveys may be
reduced to two.
(2) Representative thickness measurement to determine both general and local levels of corrosion in the
shell frames and their end attachments in all cargo holds and water ballast tanks is to be carried out.
Thickness measurement is also to be carried out to determine the corrosion levels on the transverse
bulkhead plating. The thickness measurements may be dispensed with provided the Surveyor is satisfied by
the close-up examination, that there is no structural diminution, and the hard protective coating where
applied remains efficient.
(3) The Surveyor may extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary. When thickness
measurements indicate substantial corrosion, the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased to
determine the extent of areas of substantial corrosion. Table 5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance for
these additional thickness measurements.
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(4) For areas in tanks where hard protective coatings are found to be in a GOOD condition, the extent of
thickness measurement according to Table 5.5.4.5(1) may be specially considered.
(5) Transverse sections are to be chosen where the largest reductions are suspected to occur or are revealed
from deck plating measurements.
(6) For the assessment of thickness measurement results, see 5.4.4.2(17)⑤ of this Chapter.
5.5.4.6 Extent of tank testing
(1) All boundaries of water ballast tanks and deep tanks used for water ballast within the cargo length area
are to be pressure tested. For fuel oil tanks, the representative tanks are to be pressure tested.
(2) The Surveyor may extend the tank testing as deemed necessary.
(3) Tank testing of fuel oil tanks is to be carried out with a head of liquid to the highest point that liquid
will rise under service conditions. Tank testing of fuel oil tanks may be specially considered based on a
satisfactory external examination of the tank boundaries, and a confirmation from the Master stating that
the pressure testing has been carried out according to the requirements with satisfactory results.
5.5.4.7 Automatic air pipe heads
(1) For examination of automatic air pipe heads installed on the exposed decks, reference is to be made to
5.4.4.2(18) of this Chapter.
5.5.4.8 For single hold cargo ships complying with the requirements of SOLAS Reg. II-I/25 for hold
water level detectors, the special survey is to include an examination and a test of the water ingress
detection system and their alarms.
Section 6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL AND EQUIPMENT SURVEYS OF OIL

TANKERS

5.6.1.1 Application
(1) This Section applies to surveys of hull and equipment for all single or double hull oil tankers, including
oil/ore carriers and oil/bulk/ore carriers.
(2) This Section applies to surveys of hull structure and piping systems in way of cargo tanks, pump rooms,
cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void spaces within the cargo area and all ballast tanks. The requirements of this
Section are additional to the classification requirements applicable to the remainder of the ship.
(3) This Section contains the minimum extent of examination, thickness measurements and tank testing.
The survey is to be extended when substantial corrosion and/or structural defects are found and include
additional close-up survey when necessary.
(4) Except as stated otherwise, this Section applies to single or double hull oil tankers (including those oil
tankers of which the distance between inner hull and outer hull is not in compliance with Regulation 13F of
Annex I to MARPOL) having one of the following type notations:
― Oil Tanker;
― Oil Tanker, Double Hull (double hull oil tankers complying with Chapter 5, PART TWO of the
Rules).
5.6.1.2 Special tankers
(1) For certain special tankers, CCS may accept the provisions of special guidelines for survey.
5.6.1.3 Evaluation of longitudinal strength
(1) In case of oil tankers of 130 m in length and upwards (as defined in the International Convention on
Load Lines in force), the ship’s longitudinal strength is to be evaluated by using the thickness of structural
members measured (see 5.6.4.4(6)), renewed or reinforced, as appropriate, during the special survey after
the ship reaches 10 years of age in accordance with Appendix 2 of this Chapter, Criteria for Longitudinal
Strength of Hull Girder for Oil Tankers.
(2) The final result of evaluation of the ship’s longitudinal strength required in (1) above, after renewal or
reinforcement work of structural members, if carried out as a result of initial evaluation, is to be reported as
a part of the Executive Hull Summary.

5.6.2.2 Hull
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(1) Examination of the hull plating and its closing appliances as far as can be seen.
5.6.2.3 Weather decks
(1) Examination of cargo tank openings including gaskets, covers, coamings and flame screens.
(2) Examination of cargo tank pressure/vacuum valves and flame screens.
(3) Examination of flame screens on vents to all bunker, oily ballast, oily slop tanks and void spaces.
(4) Examination of cargo, crude oil washing, ballast and stripping systems both on deck and in cargo pump
rooms, and bunker and vent piping systems on deck including vent masts and headers.
(5) Examination of cargo tank venting, purging, gas-freeing and other ventilation systems.
5.6.2.4 Cargo pump rooms and pipe tunnels if fitted
(1) Confirming that potential sources of ignition such as loose gear, combustible materials, etc., in or near
the cargo pump room are eliminated, that there are no signs of undue leakage and that access ladders are in
good condition.
(2) Examination of all pump room bulkheads for signs of leakage or fractures, and in particular, the sealing
arrangements of all penetrations in these bulkheads.
(3) Examination of the condition of all piping systems in the cargo pump room so far as practicable.
(4) Confirming that installed pressure gauges on cargo discharge lines and level indicator systems are
operational.
(5) Examination, so far as practicable, of cargo, bilge, ballast and stripping pumps in the cargo pump room
for excessive gland seal leakage, verification of proper operation of electrical and mechanical remote
operating and shutdown devices and operation of pump room bilge system, and checking that pump
foundations are intact.
(6) Confirming that the pump room ventilation system is operational, ducting intact, dampers operational
and screens are clean.
(7) Confirming that temperature sensing devices for bulkhead glands and audible and visible alarms in
pump rooms are in good condition, if applicable.
(8) Confirming that bilge level monitoring devices and alarms in pump rooms are in good condition (if
applicable).
(9) Examination of the fixed fire-fighting system for cargo pump rooms, and confirming, as far as
practicable and when appropriate, the operation of the remote means for closing the various openings.
(10) Checking interlock between lighting and ventilation.
(11) Checking gas detection system.
5.6.2.5 Other equipment
(1) Checking the deck foam system, including the supplies of foam concentrate and testing that the
minimum number of jets of water at the required pressure in the fire main is obtained, when the system is in
operation.
(2) Examination of emergency towing arrangements at both ends of tankers of not less than 20,000 tonnes
deadweight and verification that they are in good working condition, in so far as practicable.
(3) Examination of safe access to bow.
(4) Examination of instrumentation for continuously monitoring concentration of hydrocarbon gas, if
applicable.
(5) Confirming, when appropriate, that the main steering gear comprises the necessary two or more
identical power units and the requisite arrangements to regain steering capability in the event of a single
failure.
(6) Examination of level indicator systems, all electrical equipment in dangerous zones, piping and
stopping valves of cargo tanks.
(7) Confirming that a corrosion prevention system is fitted in dedicated ballast water tanks of oil tankers;
Confirming that the coating system in cargo oil tanks of crude oil tankers, when appropriate, is maintained
and that in-service maintenance and repair activities are recorded in the coating technical file.
(8) Examination of emergency lighting in all cargo pump rooms and for oil tankers constructed after 1 July
2002, checking interlock between lighting supplied by main power and ventilation.
(9) checking, for all tankers, the provision of at least one portable instrument for measuring oxygen and one
for measuring flammable vapour concentrations, together with a sufficient set of spares, and suitable means
for the calibration of these instruments.
(10) examining the arrangements for gas measurement in double-hull spaces and double bottom spaces,
including the fitting of permanent gas sampling lines, where appropriate.
(11) examining, as far as possible, and testing the fixed hydrocarbon gas detection system.
(12) testing any fire detection and alarm system and any sample extraction smoke detection system.
5.6.2.6 Ballast tanks
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(1) Examination of ballast tanks where required as a consequence of the results of the special survey (see
5.6.4) and intermediate survey (see 5.6.3.2(1) and (2)) is to be carried out. When considered necessary by
the Surveyor, or when extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurements are to be carried out and if the
results of these thickness measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is found, the extent of thickness
measurements is to be increased in accordance with Tables 5.6.4.4(2)①a to d and 5.6.4.4(2)②a to e
respectively for oil tankers and double hull oil tankers. These extended thickness measurements are to be
carried out before the survey is credited as completed. Suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be
examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys are to have thickness measurements
taken. For CSR ships, the identified substantial corrosion areas are required to be examined and additional
thickness measurements are to be carried out.
5.6.2.7 Examining, for oil tankers of 150 m in length and above, where appropriate, the ship's structure in
accordance with the Ship Construction File, taking into account identified areas that need special attention.

this Section.
(3) For weather decks, an examination as far as applicable of cargo, crude oil washing, bunker, ballast,
steam and vent piping systems as well as vent masts and headers is to be carried out. If upon examination
there is any doubt as to the condition of the piping, the piping may be required to be pressure tested,
thickness measured or both; particular attention is to be paid to repairs such as welded doublers.
(4) For CSR ships, the identified substantial corrosion areas are required to be examined and additional
thickness measurements are to be carried out.
5.6.3.2 Oil Tankers 5 to 10 years of age
(1) All ballast tanks are to be examined. When considered necessary by the Surveyor, thickness
measurement and testing are to be carried out to ensure that the structural integrity remains effective. In the
case of double hull oil tankers, for tanks used for salt water ballast, an overall survey of representative
tanks selected by the Surveyor is to be carried out. If such inspections reveal no visible structural defects,
the examination may be limited to a verification that the hard protective coating remains in GOOD
condition.
(2) A ballast tank is to be examined at subsequent annual intervals where:
① a hard protective coating has not been applied from the time of construction, or
② a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or
③ substantial corrosion is found within the tank, or
④ the hard protective coating is found to be in less than GOOD condition and the hard protective
coating is not repaired to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.
(3) In addition to the above, suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined.
5.6.3.3 Oil Tankers 10 to 15 years of age
as required in 5.6.4 and 5.1.6.5. However, pressure testing of cargo and ballast tanks and the requirements
for longitudinal strength evaluation of hull girders as required in 5.6.1.3 are not required unless deemed
necessary by the attending Surveyor.
(2) In application of (1) above, the intermediate survey may be commenced at the second annual survey
and be progressed during the succeeding year with a view to completion at the third annual survey.
(3) In application of (1) above, an underwater survey may be considered in lieu of the requirements of
5.6.4.1(4).
5.6.3.4 Oil tankers over 15 years of age
as required in 5.6.4 and 5.1.6.5. However, pressure testing of cargo and ballast tanks and the requirements
for longitudinal strength evaluation of hull girders as required in 5.6.1.3 are not required unless deemed
necessary by the attending Surveyor.
(2) In application of (1) above, the intermediate survey may be commenced at the second annual survey
and be progressed during the succeeding year with a view to completion at the third annual survey.
(3) In application of (1) above, a survey in dry dock is to be part of the intermediate survey. The overall and
close-up surveys and thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions① of the cargo tanks and
① Lower portions of the cargo and ballast tanks are considered to be the parts below light ballast water line.
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ballast tanks are to be carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements for intermediate surveys,
if not already performed.

(1) The special survey is to include, in addition to the applicable requirements of 5.4.4 of this Chapter and
5.6.2 of this Section, examination, tests and checks of sufficient extent to ensure that the hull and related
piping, as required in 5.6.4.1(3), is in a satisfactory condition and is fit for its intended purpose for the new
period of class of 5 years to be assigned, subject to proper maintenance and operation and to periodical
surveys being carried out at the due dates.
(2) All cargo tanks, ballast tanks, including double bottom tanks, pump rooms, pipe tunnels, cofferdams
and void spaces bounding cargo tanks, decks and outer hull are to be examined, and this examination is to
be supplemented by thickness measurement and testing required in 5.6.4.4 and 5.6.4.5, to ensure that the
(3) Cargo piping on deck, including crude oil washing (COW) piping, cargo and ballast piping within the
above tanks and spaces are to be examined and operationally tested to working pressure to attending
Surveyor’s satisfaction to ensure that tightness and condition remain satisfactory. Special attention is to be
given to any ballast piping in cargo tanks and cargo piping in ballast tanks and void spaces, and Surveyors
are to be advised on all occasions when this piping, including valves and fittings are open during repair
periods and can be examined internally.
thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions① of the cargo tanks and ballast tanks are to be
carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements for special surveys, if not already performed.
(1) Where provided, the condition of the corrosion prevention system of cargo tanks is to be examined.
Thickness measurements are to be carried out as deemed necessary by the Surveyor.
5.6.4.3 Extent of overall and close-up surveys
(1) An overall survey of all tanks and spaces is to be carried out at each special survey.
(2) The minimum requirements for close-up surveys at special survey are given as follows, for ships not
having the notation ESP, the Surveyor may carry out the close-up survey as deemed necessary taking into
account the maintenance of the tanks under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system.
① The minimum requirements for close-up surveys of oil tankers are given in Table 5.6.4.3(2)①.
② The minimum requirements for close-up surveys of double hull oil tankers are given in Table
5.6.4.3(2)②.
of the tanks under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and also in the following cases:
① in particular, tanks having structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar
tanks or on similar ships according to available information;
② in tanks which have structures approved with reduced scantlings due to an approved corrosion
control system.
(4) For areas in tanks where hard protective coatings are found to be in a GOOD condition as defined in
5.1.5.1(16), the extent of close-up surveys according to Table 5.6.4.3(2)① or ② may be specially
considered.
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Minimum Requirements for Close-up Surveys at Special Surveys of Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships, etc.
Table 5.6.4.3(2)①
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age >15
(A) One web frame (A) All web frame rings (in a ballast (A) All web frame rings (in all As special survey No.3;
ring (in a ballast wing wing tank, if any, or a in cargo wing ballast tanks). additional transverses
tank, if any, or a cargo tank, used primarily for water ballast). (A) All web frame rings (in a included as deemed
wing tank used (B) One deck transverse (in each of the cargo wing tank). necessary by CCS
primarily for water remaining ballast tanks, if any). (A) A minimum of 30%① of
ballast). (B) One deck transverse (in a cargo all complete transverse web
(B) One deck wing tank). frame rings in each remaining
transverse (in a cargo (B) One deck transverse (in two cargo cargo wing tank.
oil tank). centre tanks). (C) All transverse bulkheads
(D) One transverse (C) Both transverse bulkheads (in a (in all cargo and ballast tanks.
bulkhead (in a ballast wing ballast tank, if any, or a cargo (E) A minimum of 30%① of
tank). wing tank used primarily for water deck and bottom transverses
(D) One transverse ballast. including adjacent structural
bulkhead (in a cargo (D) One transverse bulkhead (in each members in each cargo centre
oil tank). remaining ballast tank). tank.
(D) One transverse (D) One transverse bulkhead (in a (F) As considered necessary
bulkhead (in a cargo cargo oil wing tank). by the Surveyor
oil centre tank) (D) One transverse bulkhead (in two
cargo centre tanks)
Notes: (A) Complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent structural members.
(B) Deck transverse including adjacent deck structural members.
(C) Transverse bulkhead complete—including girder system and adjacent structural members.
(D) Transverse bulkhead lower part—including girder system and adjacent structural members.
(E) Deck and bottom transverse—including adjacent structural members.
(F) Additional complete transverse web frame ring.
Minimum Requirements for Close-up Surveys at Special Surveys of Double Hull Oil Tankers
Table 5.6.4.3(2)②
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
All web frames (1), in a
ballast tank (see Note 1).
The knuckle area and the
One web frame (1), in a All web frames (1), in all
upper part (5 m
ballast tank (see Note 1) ballast tanks
approximately) of one web
frame in each remaining
ballast tank (6)
All web frames (7),
including deck transverse
and cross ties, if fitted, in a
cargo oil tank.
As special survey for age from
One deck transverse (2), in One deck transverse (2), in
10 to 15 years.
a cargo oil tank two cargo oil tanks One web frame (7),
including deck transverse
Additional transverse areas as
and cross ties, if fitted, in
deemed necessary by CCS
each remaining cargo oil
tank
One transverse bulkhead One transverse bulkhead (4),
(4), in a complete ballast in each ballast tank
tank (see Note 1) (see Note 1)
One transverse bulkhead (5) One transverse bulkhead (5), All transverse bulkheads, in
in a cargo oil centre tank in two cargo oil centre tanks all cargo oil (3) and ballast
(4) tanks
One transverse bulkhead One transverse bulkhead (5),
(5), in a cargo oil wing tank in a cargo oil wing tank (see
(see Note 2) Note 2)
① The 30% is to be rounded up to the next whole integer.
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(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) are areas to be subjected to close-up surveys and thickness measurements (see Figure
5.6.4.3(2)②):
(1) Web frame in a ballast tank means vertical web in side tank, hopper web in hopper tank, floor in double bottom tank and
deck transverse in double deck tank (where fitted), including adjacent structural members. In fore and aft peak tanks, web
frame means a complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent structural members.
(2) Deck transverse, including adjacent deck structural members (or external structure on deck in way of the tank, where
applicable).
(3) Transverse bulkhead complete in cargo tanks, including girder system, adjacent structural members (such as longitudinal
bulkheads) and internal structure of lower and upper stools, where fitted.
(4) Transverse bulkhead complete in ballast tanks, including girder system and adjacent structural members, such as
longitudinal bulkheads, girders in double bottom tanks, inner bottom plating, hopper side, connecting brackets.
(5) Transverse bulkhead lower part in cargo tanks, including girder system, adjacent structural members (such as longitudinal
bulkheads) and internal structure of lower stool, where fitted.
(6) The knuckle area and the upper part (5 m approximately), including adjacent structural members. Knuckle area is the area
of the web frame around the connections of the slope hopper plating to the inner hull bulkhead and the inner bottom plating, up
to 2 m from the corners both on the bulkhead and the double bottom.
(7) Web frame in a cargo oil tank means deck transverse, longitudinal bulkhead vertical girder and cross ties, where fitted,
including adjacent structural members.
Notes: 1 Ballast tank means double bottom tank plus double side tank plus double deck tank, as applicable, even if these
tanks are separate.
2 Where no centre cargo tanks are fitted (as in the case of center longitudinal bulkhead), transverse bulkheads in wing
tanks are to be surveyed.

(1) The minimum requirements for thickness measurements at special surveys are given in Table 5.6.4.4(1)
①. For ships not having the notation ESP, the minimum requirements for thickness measurements are
given in Table 5.6.4.4(1)②.
(2) Provisions for extended measurements for areas with substantial corrosion are given as follows, and as
may be additionally specified in the survey programme as required by 5.1.6.5. For ships not having the
notation ESP, provisions for extended measurements for areas with substantial corrosion are given in Table
5.4.4.2(17)②.
① For oil tankers, the provisions for extended measurements of areas with substantial corrosion are
given in Table 5.6.4.4(2)①a to d.
② For double hull oil tankers, the provisions for extended measurements of areas with substantial
corrosion are given in Table 5.6.4.4(2)②a to e. For CSR ships, the identified substantial corrosion
areas are required to be examined and additional thickness measurements are to be carried out at
annual and intermediate surveys.
These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the survey is credited as completed.
Suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at
previous surveys are to have thickness measurements taken.
(3) The Surveyor may further extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary.
(4) For areas in tanks where hard protective coating is found to be in a GOOD condition as defined in
5.1.5.1(16), the extent of thickness measurements according to Table 5.6.4.4(1) may be specially
considered.
(6) In cases where two or three sections are to be measured, at least one is to include a ballast tank within
0.5L amidships.
In case of oil tankers of 130 m in length and upwards (as defined in the International Convention on Load
Lines in force) and more than 10 years of age, for the evaluation of the ship’s longitudinal strength as
required in 5.6.1.3, the sampling method of thickness measurements is given in Annex 3 to Appendix 2 of
this Chapter.
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Figure 5.6.4.3(2)② Close-up Survey Requirements for Double Hull Oil Tankers Areas (1) to (7)
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Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Surveys of Oil Tankers (Including
Double Hull Oil Tankers), Ore/Oil Ships, etc. Table 5.6.4.4(1)①
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
1. One section of deck plating 1. Within the cargo area: 1. Within the cargo area: 1. Within the cargo area:
for the full beam of the ship a) Each deck plate. a) Each deck plate. a) Each deck plate.
within the cargo area (in way b) One transverse section. b) Two transverse sections(2). b) Three transverse sections(2).
of a ballast tank, if any, or a 2. Measurements, for c) All wind and water c) Each bottom plate.
cargo tank used primarily for general assessment and strakes. 2. Measurements, for general
water ballast)(1). recording of corrosion 2. Measurements, for general assessment and recording of
2. Measurements, for general pattern, of those structural assessment and recording of corrosion pattern, of those
assessment and recording of members subject to corrosion pattern, of those structural members subject to
corrosion pattern, of those close-up survey according structural members subject to close-up survey according to
structural members subject to to Tables 5.6.4.3(2)① and close-up survey according to Tables 5.6.4.3(2)① and ② of
close-up survey according to ② of this Section. Tables 5.6.4.3(2)① and ② of this Section.
Tables 5.6.4.3(2)① and ② of 3. Suspect areas. this Section. 3. Suspect areas.
this Section. 4. Selected wind and 3. Suspect areas. 4. All wind and water strakes,
3. Suspect areas water strakes outside the 4. Selected wind and water full length
cargo area strakes outside the cargo area
Notes: (1) The bracketed explanation does not apply to double hull oil tankers.
(2) At least one section is to include a ballast tank within 0.5L amidships.
Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Surveys of Oil Tankers

(Including Double Hull Oil Tankers), Ore/Oil Ships, etc., not having the notation ESP
Table 5.6.4.4(1)②
Age ≤ 10 10 < age ≤ 15 Age > 15
1. Suspect areas throughout the 1. Suspect areas throughout the
1. Suspect areas throughout the ship
ship ship
2. Within the cargo area: 2. Within the cargo area:
a) Each deck plate. a) Each deck plate.
b) Two transverse sections. b) Three transverse sections.
c) All wind and water strakes c) Each bottom plate
3. Selected wind and water strakes 3. For combined carrier, all cargo hold hatch covers
outside the cargo area and coamings (plating and stiffeners)
4. Internals in forepeak and afterpeak tanks
5. All exposed main deck plating full length
6. Representative exposed superstructure deck plating
(poop, bridge, and forecastle deck)
7. Lowest strake and strakes in way of ‘tween decks of
all transverse bulkheads in cargo spaces together with
internals in way
8. All wind and water strakes, port and starboard, full
length
9. All keel plates full length. Also, additional bottom

plates in way of cofferdams, machinery space, and aft
end of tanks
10. Plating of sea chests. Shell plating in way of

overboard discharges as considered necessary by the
attending Surveyor
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Requirements for Extent of Thickness Measurements at Those Areas of Substantial Corrosion

(Special Survey of Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships, etc., within the Cargo Tank Length)
Bottom Structure Table 5.6.4.4(2)①a
Structural Member Extent of Measurement Pattern of Measurement
Minimum of 3 bays across tank including
aft bay. 5-point pattern for each panel between
1. Bottom plating
Measurements around and under all bell longitudinals and webs
mouths
Minimum of 3 longitudinals in each bay 3 measurements in line across flange and 3
2. Bottom longitudinals
where bottom plating measured measurements on vertical web
Vertical line of single measurements on
web plating with one measurement
At fore and aft transverse bulkhead, between each panel stiffener, or a
3. Bottom girders and brackets
bracket toes and in centre of tanks minimum of three measurements.
Two measurements across face flat.
5-point pattern on girder/bulkhead brackets
3 webs in bays where bottom plating
5-point pattern over about 2 m2 area.
4. Bottom transverse webs measured, with measurements at both ends
Single measurement on face flat
and middle
5. Panel stiffening Where applicable Single measurements

Deck Structure Table 5.6.4.4(2)①b
Minimum of three measurements per plate
1. Deck plating Two bands across tank
per band
Minimum of 3 longitudinals in each of 3 measurements in line vertically on webs,
2. Deck longitudinals
two bays and 2 measurements on flange (if fitted)
Vertical line of single measurement on web
plating with one measurement between each
At fore and aft transverse bulkhead, panel stiffener, or a minimum of three
3. Deck girders and brackets
bracket toes and in centre of tanks measurements.
Two measurements across face flat.
5-point pattern on girder/bulkhead brackets
Minimum of two webs with
5-point pattern over about 2 m2 area. Single
4. Deck transverse webs measurements at middle and both ends
measurements on face flat
of span

Special Survey of Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships, etc., within the Cargo Tank Length
(Side Shell and Longitudinal Bulkheads) Table 5.6.4.4(2)①c
1. Deckhead and bottom strakes, and Plating between each pair of longitudinals
Single measurement
strakes in way of stringer platforms in a minimum of 3 bays
Plating between every third pair of
2. All other strakes Single measurement
longitudinals in same 3 bays
3. Longitudinals－deckhead and bottom 3 measurements across web and 1
Each longitudinal in same 3 bays
strakes measurement on flange
3 measurements across web and 1
4. Longitudinals－all others Every third longitudinal in same 3 bays
measurement on flange
Minimum of three at top, middle and
5. Longitudinals－brackets 5-point pattern over area of bracket
bottom of tank in same 3 bays
3 webs with minimum of three locations on 5-point pattern over about 2 m2 area,
6. Web frames and cross ties each web, including in way of cross tie plus single measurements on web
connections frame and cross tie face flat
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Transverse Bulkheads and Swash Bulkheads Table 5.6.4.4(2)①d
1. Deckhead and bottom strakes, Plating between pair of stiffeners at three
5-point pattern between stiffeners over 1
and strakes in way of stringer locations－approx. 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 width
m length
platforms of tank
Plating between pair of stiffeners at
middle location
Plating for each change of scantling at
5-point pattern over about 1 m2 of
3. Strakes in corrugated bulkheads center of panel and at flange or fabricated
plating
connection
For web, 5-point pattern over span
between bracket connections (2
measurements across web at each
4. Stiffeners Minimum of three typical stiffeners
bracket connection, and one at center of
span). For flange, single measurements
at each bracket toe and at center of span
5. Brackets 5-point pattern over areas of bracket
bottom of tank
Measurements at toe of bracket and at For web, 5-point pattern over about 1
6. Deep webs and girders
center of span m2. 3 measurements across face flat
5-point pattern over 1 m2 area plus
All stringers with measurements at both
7. Stringer platforms single measurements near bracket toes
ends and middle
and on face flats

(Special Survey of Double Hull Oil Tankers within the Cargo Area Length)
Bottom, Inner bottom and Hopper Structure Table 5.6.4.4(2)②a
Minimum of three bays across double
1. Bottom, inner bottom and hopper bottom tank, including aft bay. 5-point pattern for each panel between
structure plating Measurements around and under all longitudinals and floors
suction bell mouths
Minimum of three longitudinals in Three measurements in line across
2. Bottom, inner bottom and hopper
each bay where bottom plating flange and three measurements on
structure longitudinals
measured vertical web
Vertical line of single measurements
on girder plating with one
3. Bottom girders, including the At fore and aft watertight floors and in
measurement between each panel
watertight ones centre of tanks
stiffener, or a minimum of three
measurements
Three floors in bays where bottom
4. Bottom floors, including the 5-point pattern over two square metre
plating measured, with measurements
watertight ones area
at both ends and middle
5-point pattern over one square metre
5. Hopper structure web frame ring of plating. Single measurements on
plating measured
flange
·lower 1/3 of bulkhead
of plating
5-point pattern over two square metre
·upper 2/3 of bulkhead
6. Hopper structure transverse of plating
watertight bulkhead or swash For web, 5-point pattern over span
bulkhead (two measurements across web at each
·stiffeners (minimum of three) end and one at center of span). For
flange, single measurements at each
end and center of span
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Deck Structure Table 5.6.4.4(2)②b
Minimum of three measurements per
1. Deck plating Two transverse bands across tank
plate per band
Every third longitudinal in each of two three measurements in line vertically
2. Deck longitudinals bands with a minimum of one on webs and two measurements on
longitudinal flange (if fitted)
Vertical line of single measurements
on web plating with one measurement
between each panel stiffener, or a
3. Deck girders and brackets (usually At fore and aft transverse bulkhead,
minimum of three measurements.
in cargo tanks only) bracket toes and in centre of tanks
Two measurements across flange.
5-point pattern on girder/bulkhead
brackets
Minimum of two webs, with 5-point pattern over one square metre
4. Deck transverse webs measurements at both ends and middle area.
of span Single measurements on flange
5. Vertical web and transverse
Minimum of two webs, and both 5-point pattern over one square metre
bulkhead in wing ballast tank (two
transverse bulkheads area
metres from deck)

Structure in Wing Ballast Tanks Table 5.6.4.4(2)②c
1. Side shell and longitudinal
bulkhead plating:
Upper strake and strakes in way of Plating between each pair of Single measurement.
horizontal girders. longitudinals in a minimum of three
bays (along the tank).
All other strakes Plating between every third pair of Single measurement
longitudinals in same three bays
2. Side shell and longitudinal
bulkhead longitudinals on:
Upper strake. Each longitudinal in same three bays. 3 measurements across web and 1
measurement on flange.
All other strakes Every third longitudinal in same three 3 measurements across web and 1
bays measurement on flange
3. Longitudinals−brackets 5-point pattern over area of bracket
bottom of tank in same three bays
4. Vertical web and transverse
bulkheads (excluding deckhead area):
Strakes in way of horizontal girders. Minimum of two webs and both 5-point pattern over approx. two
transverse bulkheads. square metre area.
Other strakes Minimum of two webs and both Two measurements between each pair
transverse bulkheads of vertical stiffeners
Plating on each girder in a minimum Two measurements between each pair
5. Horizontal girders
of three bays of longitudinal girder stiffeners
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Longitudinal Bulkheads in Cargo Tanks Table 5.6.4.4(2)②d
1. Deckhead and bottom strakes, and Plating between each pair of
strakes in way of the horizontal longitudinals in a minimum of three Single measurement
stringers of transverse bulkheads bays
Plating between every third pair of
3. Longitudinals on deckhead and Three measurements across web and
Each longitudinal in same three bays
bottom strakes one measurement on flange
Each third longitudinal in same three Three measurements across web and
4. All other longitudinals
bays one measurement on flange
5. Longitudinals - brackets 5-point pattern over area of bracket
5-point pattern over approximately
Three webs with minimum of three
two square metre area of webs, plus
6. Web frames and cross ties locations on each web, including in
single measurements on flanges of
way of cross tie connections
web frame and cross ties
5-point pattern over approximately
7. Lower end brackets (opposite side two square metre area of brackets,
Minimum of three brackets
of web frame) plus single measurements on bracket
flanges

Transverse Watertight and Swash Bulkheads in Cargo Tanks Table 5.6.4.4(2)②e
Transverse band within 25 mm of
welded connection to inner
5-point pattern between stiffeners over
1. Upper and lower stool, where fitted bottom/deck plating
one metre length
Transverse band within 25 mm of
welded connection to shelf plate
2. Deckhead and bottom strakes, and 5-point pattern between stiffeners over
three locations: approximately 1/4, 1/2
strakes in way of horizontal stringers one metre length
and 3/4 width of tank
middle location
5-point pattern over about one square
4. Strakes in corrugated bulkheads center of panel and at flange of
metre of plating
fabricated connection
between bracket connections (two
5. Stiffeners Minimum of three typical stiffeners bracket connection and one at center
of span). For flange, single
measurements at each bracket toe and
at center of span
6. Brackets 5-point pattern over area of bracket
bottom of tank
All stringers with measurements at
7. Horizontal stringers area, plus single measurements near
both ends and middle
bracket toes and on flanges

(1) The minimum requirements for ballast tank testing are given in (3) of this paragraph and Table
5.6.4.5(1); the minimum requirements for cargo tank testing are given in (4) of this paragraph and Table
5.6.4.5(1). Cargo tank testing carried out by the ship’s crew under the direction of the Master may be
accepted by the Surveyor provided the following conditions are complied with:
① a tank testing procedure has been submitted by the Owner and reviewed by CCS prior to the testing
being carried out;
② there is no record of leakage, distortion or substantial corrosion that would affect the structural
integrity of the tank;
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③ the tank testing has been satisfactorily carried out within a special survey window not more than 3
months prior to the date of the survey on which the overall or close-up survey is completed;
④ the satisfactory results of the testing is recorded in the ship’s logbook;
⑤ the internal and external condition of the tanks and associated structure are found satisfactory by the
Surveyor at the time of the overall and close-up survey.
(3) Boundaries of ballast tanks are to be tested with a head of liquid to the top of air pipes.
(4) Boundaries of cargo tanks are to be tested to the highest point that liquid will rise under service
conditions.
(5) For double hull oil tankers, the testing of double bottom tanks and other spaces not designed for the
carriage of liquid may be omitted, provided a satisfactory internal examination together with an
examination of the tank top is carried out.
(6) Tanks may be pressure tested while the ship is afloat provided that their internal examination is also
carried out while the ship is afloat.
Minimum Requirements to Tank Testing at Special Surveys of Oil Tankers (Including Double Hull
Oil Tankers), Ore/Oil Ships, etc. Table 5.6.4.5(1)
Special Survey No.1 Special Survey No.2 and Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 Age > 5
1. All ballast tank boundaries
1. All ballast tank boundaries
2. Cargo tank boundaries facing ballast tanks, void spaces,
2. All cargo tank bulkheads
pipe tunnels, pump rooms or cofferdams
5.6.4.6 Examination of emergency towing arrangements (if fitted)

(1) Confirming that strong points, towing pennants, towing connection, pick-up gear, chafing gear and
mark buoys are in good and efficient condition.
(2) Verifying that wear of towing pennant, pick-up gear and chafing gear is under permissible limits.
(3) Verifying that fairleads are maintained in a normal condition as required.
5.6.4.7 The availability and normal maintenance of bow and stern loading/unloading arrangements (if
fitted) are to be verified.

BULK CARRIERS

5.7.1.1 Application
(1) This Section applies to surveys of hull, equipment and piping systems for all bulk carriers or the double
skin bulk carriers as defined in 5.1.5.3(2) of this Chapter.
(2) This Section applies to surveys of hull structure and piping systems in way of the cargo holds,
cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void spaces, fuel oil tanks within the cargo length area and all ballast tanks. The
requirements of this Section are additional to the classification requirements applicable to the remainder of
the ship.
(3) This Section contains the minimum extent of examination, thickness measurement and tank testing. The
survey is to be extended when substantial corrosion and/or structural defects are found and include
additional close-up survey when necessary.
(4) Ships which are required to comply with Appendix 17 of this Chapter are subject to the additional
thickness measurement guidance contained in Appendix 3 of this Chapter for the purpose of determining
compliance with Appendix 17 of this Chapter prior to the relevant compliance deadline stipulated in
Appendix 19 of this Chapter and at subsequent intermediate surveys (for ships over 10 years of age) and
special surveys for the purpose of verifying continuing compliance with Appendix 17 of this Chapter.
(5) Ships which are required to comply with Appendix 20 of this Chapter are subject to the additional
thickness measurement guidance contained in Appendix 6 of this Chapter for the purpose of determining
compliance with Appendix 20 of this Chapter prior to the relevant compliance deadline stipulated in
Appendix 20 of this Chapter and at subsequent intermediate and special surveys for the purpose of
verifying continuing compliance with Appendix 20 of this Chapter.
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(6) For bulk carriers with hybrid cargo hold arrangements, e.g. with some cargo holds of single side skin
and others of double side skin, the requirements of this Section for single side skin bulk carriers are to
apply to cargo holds of single side skin and the requirements of this Section for double side skin bulk
carriers are to apply to cargo holds of double side skin and associated wing spaces.
(7) For existing bulk carriers, where owners may select to coat or recoat cargo holds as required by
1.6.1.4 of Chapter 1, PART TWO of the Rules, consideration may be given to the extent of the close-up
and thickness measurement surveys. Prior to the coating of cargo holds of such ships, scantlings are to be
ascertained in the presence of a Surveyor.
5.7.1.2 Except as stated otherwise, the requirements regarding double skin bulk carriers in this Section
apply to double side skin bulk carriers and bulk carriers of which the distance between inner hull and outer
hull is less than 1,000 mm, as required by Chapter 8 of PART TWO of the Rules.

the hull, weather deck hatch covers, coamings and piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition.
5.7.2.2 Hull
5.7.2.3 Weather decks, hatch covers and coamings
(1) Confirmation is to be obtained that no unapproved changes have been made to the hatch covers, hatch
coamings and their securing and sealing devices since the last survey.
(2) A thorough survey of cargo hatch covers and coamings is only possible by examination in the open as
well as closed positions and is to include verification of proper opening and closing operation. As a result,
the hatch cover sets within the forward 25% of the ship’s length and at least one additional set, such that all
sets on the ship are assessed at least once in every 5-year period, are to be surveyed open, closed and in
operation to the full extent in each direction at each annual survey, including:
② proper fit and efficiency of sealing in closed condition; and
③ operational testing of hydraulic and power components, wires, chains and link drives.
The closing of the covers is to include the fastening of all peripheral, and cross joint cleats or other securing
devices. Particular attention is to be paid to the condition of hatch covers in the forward 25% of the ship’s
length, where sea loads are normally greatest.
(3) If there are indications of difficulty in operating and securing hatch covers, additional sets above those
required by (2), at the discretion of the Surveyor, are to be tested in operation.
(4) Where the cargo hatch securing system does not function properly, repairs are to be carried out under
the supervision of the Surveyor.
(5) For each cargo hatch cover set, at each annual survey, the following items are to be surveyed:
① cover panels, including side plates, and stiffener attachments that may be accessible in the open
position by close-up survey (for corrosion, cracks, deformation);
②sealing arrangements of perimeter and cross joints (gaskets for condition and permanent deformation,
flexible seals on combination carriers, gasket lips, compression bars, drainage channels and
non-return valves);
③ clamping devices, retaining bars, cleating (for wastage, adjustment, and condition of rubber
components);
④ closed cover locating devices (for distortion and attachment);
⑤ chain or rope pulleys;
⑥ guides;
⑦ guide rails and track wheels;
⑧ stoppers;
⑨ wires, chains, tensioners and gypsies;
⑩ hydraulic system, electrical safety devices and interlocks; and
⑪ end and interpanel hinges, pins and stools, where fitted.
(6) At each hatchway, at each annual survey, the coamings, with plating, stiffeners and brackets are to be
checked for corrosion, cracks and deformation, especially of the coaming tops, including close-up survey.
(7) Where considered necessary by the Surveyor, the effectiveness of sealing arrangements may be proved
by hose or chalk testing supplemented by dimensional measurements of seal compressing components.
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(8) Where portable covers, wooden or steel pontoons are fitted, checking the satisfactory condition, where
applicable, of:
① wooden covers and portable beams, carriers or sockets for the portable beam, and their securing
devices;
② steel pontoons, including close-up survey of hatch cover plating;
③ tarpaulins;
④ cleats, battens and wedges;
⑤ hatch securing bars and their securing devices;
⑥ loading pads/bars and the side plate edge;
⑦ guide plates and chocks;
⑧ compression bars, drainage channels and drain pipes (if any).
(9) Examination of flame screens on vents to all bunker tanks.
(10) Examination of bunker and vent piping systems, including ventilators.
5.7.2.4 Examination of cargo holds
(1) Bulk carriers 10 to 15 years of age
① Bulk carriers:
a. Overall survey of all cargo holds.
b. Close-up examination of sufficient extent, minimum 25% of frames, to establish the condition of
the lower region of the shell frames including approx. lower one third length of side frame at
side shell and side frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating in the forward cargo hold.
Where this level of survey reveals the need for remedial measures, the survey is to be extended
to include a close-up survey of all of the shell frames and adjacent shell plating of that cargo
hold as well as a close-up survey of sufficient extent of all remaining cargo holds.
c. When considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness
measurements are to be carried out. If the results of these thickness measurements indicate that
substantial corrosion is found, the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased in
accordance with Tables 5.7.4.5(2)①a to e. These thickness measurements are to be carried out
before the annual survey is credited as completed. Suspect areas identified at previous surveys
are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys are to have
thickness measurements taken. For CSR ships, the annual thickness gauging may be omitted
where a protective coating has been applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s
requirements and is maintained in “GOOD” condition.
d. Where the protective coating (as required by 1.6.1.3 of Chapter 1, PART TWO of the Rules) in
cargo holds is found to be in GOOD condition, the extent of close-up surveys and thickness
measurements may be specially considered.
e. All piping and penetrations in cargo holds, including overboard piping, are to be examined.
② Double side skin bulk carriers:
a. Overall survey of two selected cargo holds.
b. When considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness
accordance with Tables 5.7.4.5(2)②a to d. These extended thickness measurements are to be
carried out before the annual survey is credited as complete. Suspect areas identified at previous
surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys are to
have thickness measurements taken. For CSR ships, the annual thickness gauging may be
omitted where a protective coating has been applied in accordance with the coating
manufacturer’s requirements and is maintained in “GOOD” condition.
c. All piping and penetrations in cargo holds, including overboard piping, are to be examined.
(2) Bulk carriers over 15 years of age
① Bulk carriers:
b. Close-up examination of sufficient extent, minimum 25% of frames, to establish the condition of
the lower region of the shell frames including approx. lower one third length of side frame at
side shell and side frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating in the forward cargo hold
and one other selected cargo hold. Where this level of survey reveals the need for remedial
measures, the survey is to be extended to include a close-up survey of all of the shell frames and
adjacent shell plating of that cargo hold as well as a close-up survey of sufficient extent of all
remaining cargo holds.
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c. When considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness
accordance with Tables 5.7.4.5(2)①a to e. These extended thickness measurements are to be
carried out before the annual survey is credited as completed. Suspect areas identified at
previous surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous
surveys are to have thickness measurements taken. For CSR ships, the annual thickness gauging
may be omitted where a protective coating has been applied in accordance with the coating
d. Where a hard protective coating as required by 1.6.1.3 of Chapter 1, PART TWO of the Rules is
fitted in cargo holds and is found in GOOD condition, the extent of close-up surveys and
thickness measurements may be specially considered.
e. All piping and penetrations in cargo holds, including overboard piping, are to be examined.
② Double side skin bulk carriers:
b. When considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness
accordance with Tables 5.7.4.5(2)②a to d. These extended thickness measurements are to be
carried out before the annual survey is credited as complete. Suspect areas identified at previous
surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys are to
have thickness measurements taken. For CSR ships, the annual thickness gauging may be
omitted where a protective coating has been applied in accordance with the coating
c. All piping and penetrations in cargo holds, including overboard piping, are to be examined.
5.7.2.5 Examination of ballast tanks
(1) Examination of ballast tanks when required as a consequence of the results of the special survey and
intermediate survey is to be carried out. When considered necessary by the Surveyor, or where extensive
corrosion exists, thickness measurements are to be carried out. If the results of these thickness
measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is found, the extent of thickness measurements is to be
increased in accordance with Tables 5.7.4.5(2)①a to e for bulk carriers or in accordance with Tables
5.7.4.5(2)②a to d for double skin bulk carriers. These extended thickness measurements are to be carried
out before the survey is credited as completed.
Suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at
previous surveys are to have thickness measurements taken. For CSR ships, the annual thickness gauging
may be omitted where a protective coating has been applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s
requirements and is maintained in “GOOD” condition.
(2) Confirming that the corrosion prevention system fitted to dedicated ballast tanks of bulk carriers when
appropriate is maintained.
5.7.2.6 Additional annual survey requirements after determining compliance with SOLAS XII/12 and
XII/13:
(1) For ships complying with the requirements of SOLAS XII/12 for hold, ballast and dry space water level
detectors, the annual survey is to include an examination and a test, at random, of the water ingress
detection systems and of their alarms.
(2) For ships complying with the requirements of SOLAS XII/13 for the availability of pumping systems,
the annual survey is to include an examination and a test, of the means for draining and pumping ballast
tanks forward of the collision bulkhead and bilges of dry spaces any part of which extends forward of the
foremost cargo hold, and of their controls.
5.7.2.7 In the case of bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards of single side skin construction,
carrying solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1,780 kg/m3 and above, contracted for construction before 1
July 1999 and constructed with an insufficient number of transverse watertight bulkheads to enable them to
withstand flooding of the foremost cargo hold in all loading conditions and remain afloat in a satisfactory
condition of equilibrium as specified in SOLAS XII/4.3, the following additional survey requirements for
the foremost cargo hold of such ships are to apply:
(1) Bulk carriers 5 to 15 years of age
①An overall survey of No.1 cargo hold, including a close-up survey of sufficient extent, minimum 25%
of frames, is to be carried out to establish the technical condition of shell frames including their upper
and lower end attachments, adjacent shell plating, transverse bulkheads and areas found suspect at the
previous surveys.
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② Where considered necessary by the Surveyor as a result of the overall and close-up surveys as
described in ① above, the survey is to be extended to include a close-up survey of all of the shell
frames, their end attachments and adjacent shell plating of that cargo hold.
(2) Bulk carriers over 15 years of age
① An overall survey of No.1 cargo hold, including a close-up survey, is to be carried out to establish
the technical condition of all shell frames including their end attachments, adjacent shell plating,
transverse bulkheads and areas found suspect at previous surveys.
(3) Extent of thickness measurements
① Thickness measurements are to be carried out to an extent sufficient to determine both general and
local corrosion levels at areas subject to close-up surveys as described in (1)① and ② above. As a
minimum, thickness measurements are to be carried out at areas found suspect at previous surveys.
Where substantial corrosion is found, the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased in
accordance with Tables 5.7.4.5(2)①a to e of this Section.
② The thickness measurements may be dispensed with provided the Surveyor is satisfied by the
close-up survey, that there is no structural diminution and the protective coating, where applied,
remains effective.
(4) Where the protective coating in No.1 cargo hold is found to be in GOOD condition (in compliance with
1.6.1.3 of Chapter 1, PART TWO of the Rules), the extent of close-up survey and thickness measurements
may be specially considered.
5.7.2.8 Examining, for bulk carriers of 150 m and above, where appropriate, the ship's structure in
accordance with the Ship Construction File, taking into account identified areas that need special attention.
this Section.
(3) The survey requirements for double skin bulk carriers are also to be in compliance with Table
5.7.3.1(3).
Minimum Requirements of Overall and Close-Up Survey and Thickness Measurements at

Intermediate Survey of Double Skin Bulk Carriers Table 5.7.3.1(3)
5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15 Age > 15
Overall survey of representative ballast tanks selected by the
attending Surveyor (the selection is to include fore and aft peak The requirements of the The requirements of the
tanks and a number of other tanks, taking into account the total previous special survey previous special survey
number and type of ballast tanks)
Overall and close-up survey of suspect areas identified as previous
(intermediate or special) surveys
Overall survey of all cargo holds
Thickness measurements to an extent sufficient to determine both
general and local corrosion levels at areas subject to close-up survey
at suspect areas identified at previous surveys
5.7.3.2 Bulk carriers 5 to 10 years of age

① Ballast tanks
a. For tanks used for water ballast, an overall survey of representative spaces selected by the Surveyor
is to be carried out. The selection is to include fore and aft peak tanks and a number of other tanks,
taking into account the total number and type of ballast tanks. If such overall survey reveals no
visible structural defects, the examination may be limited to verification that the corrosion
prevention system remains efficient.
b. Where POOR coating condition, corrosion or other structural defects are found in water ballast
tanks or where a hard protective coating was not applied from the time of construction, the
examination is to be extended to other ballast tanks of the same type.
c. In ballast tanks other than double bottom tanks, where a hard protective coating is found in POOR
condition and it is not renewed, or where a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a
hard protective coating was not applied from the time of construction, the tanks in question are to be
examined and thickness measurements carried out as considered necessary at annual intervals.
When such breakdown of hard protective coating is found in ballast double bottom tanks, or where
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a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a hard protective coating has not been
applied, the tanks in question may be examined at annual intervals. When considered necessary by
the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurements are to be carried out.
d. In addition to the requirements above, suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be
subjected to overall and close-up surveys.
② Cargo holds
a. Bulk carriers
(a) An overall survey of all cargo holds, including close-up survey of sufficient extent, minimum
25 % of frames, is to be carried out to establish the condition of:
a) shell frames including their upper and lower end attachments, adjacent shell plating, and
transverse bulkheads in the forward cargo hold and one other selected cargo hold;
b) areas found suspect at previous surveys.
(b) Where considered necessary by the Surveyor as a result of the overall and close-up survey as
described in (a) above, the survey is to be extended to include a close-up survey of all of the
shell frames and adjacent shell plating of that cargo hold as well as a close-up survey of
sufficient extent of all remaining cargo holds.
b. Double skin bulk carriers
(a) An overall survey of all cargo holds is to be carried out.
(b) Where considered necessary by the Surveyor as a result of the overall survey as described in (a)
above, the survey is to be extended to include a close-up survey of those areas of structure in the
cargo holds selected by the Surveyor.
③ Extent of thickness measurements
a. Bulk carriers
(a) Thickness measurements are to be carried out to an extent sufficient to determine both general
and local corrosion levels at areas subject to close-up survey as described in 5.7.3.2②a(a). The
minimum requirement for thickness measurements at the intermediate survey are areas found to
be suspect areas at previous surveys.
(b) The extent of thickness measurement may be specially considered provided the Surveyor is
satisfied by the close-up survey, that there is no structural diminution and the hard protective
coatings are found to be in a GOOD condition.
(c) Where substantial corrosion is found, the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased in
accordance with the requirements of Tables 5.7.4.5(2)①a to e. These extended thickness
measurements are to be carried out before the survey is credited as completed. Suspect areas
identified at previous surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at
For CSR ships, the identified substantial corrosion areas may be:
a) protected by coating applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s requirements and
examined at annual intervals to confirm the coating in way is still in “GOOD” condition, or
alternatively
b) required to be measured at annual intervals.
(d) Where the hard protective coating (as required by 1.6.1.3 of Chapter 1, PART TWO of the
Rules) in cargo holds is found to be in GOOD condition, the extent of close-up surveys and
thickness measurements may be specially considered. For existing bulk carriers, where owners
may select to coat or recoat cargo holds as noted above, special consideration may be given to
the extent of close-up surveys and thickness measurements. Prior to the coating of cargo holds
of existing ships, scantlings are to be ascertained by the Surveyor.
b. Double skin bulk carriers
(a) Thickness measurements are to be carried out to an extent sufficient to determine both general
and local corrosion levels at areas subject to close-up survey, where required as per
5.7.3.2②b(b), and as provided in 5.7.3.2.①c.
(b) The extent of thickness measurement may be specially considered provided the Surveyor is
satisfied by the close-up survey that there is no structural diminution and the hard protective
coatings are found to be in a GOOD condition.
(c) Where substantial corrosion is found, the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased in
accordance with the requirements of Tables 5.7.4.5(2)②a to d. These extended thickness
measurements are to be carried out before the survey is credited as completed. Suspect areas
identified at previous surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at
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alternatively
(d) Where the protective coating in cargo holds (as required by 1.6.1.3 of Chapter 1, PART TWO of
the Rules) is found to be in GOOD condition, the extent of close-up surveys and thickness
measurements may be specially considered. Prior to the coating of cargo holds, scantlings
should be ascertained in the presence of the Surveyor. For existing bulk carriers, where owners
may select to coat or recoat cargo holds as noted above, special consideration may be given to
the extent of close-up surveys and thickness measurements. Prior to the coating of cargo holds
of existing ships, scantlings are to be ascertained by the Surveyor.
5.7.3.3 Bulk carriers 10 to 15 years of age
(1) The requirements of the intermediate survey are to be to the same extent to the previous special survey
as required in 5.7.4 of this Section and 5.1.6.5. However, internal examination of fuel tanks and pressure
testing of all tanks are not required unless deemed necessary by the attending Surveyor.
application of 5.2.4.2.
(3) In application of (1), an underwater survey may be considered in lieu of the requirements of 5.7.4.2.
5.7.3.4 Bulk carriers over 15 years of age
(1) The requirements of the intermediate survey are to be to the same extent to the previous special survey
as required in 5.7.4 of this Section and 5.1.6.5. However, internal examination of fuel tanks and pressure
testing of all tanks are not required unless deemed necessary by the attending Surveyor.
(3) A survey in dry dock is to be part of the intermediate survey. The overall and close-up surveys and
thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions of the cargo holds and ballast tanks① are to be
carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements for intermediate surveys, if not already
performed.

(2) All cargo holds, ballast tanks, including double bottom tanks, pipe tunnels, cofferdams, double side
tanks (if fitted) and void spaces bounding cargo holds, decks and outer hull are to be examined, and this
examination is to be supplemented by thickness measurement and testing as required in 5.7.4.5 and 5.7.4.6,
to ensure that the structural integrity remains effective. The aim of the examination is to discover
substantial corrosion, significant deformation, fractures, damages or other structural deterioration, that may
be present.
(3) All piping systems (or ballast piping systems in the case of double skin bulk carriers) within the above
spaces are to be examined and operationally tested to working pressure to attending Surveyor’s satisfaction
to ensure that tightness and condition remain satisfactory.
thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions of the cargo holds and ballast tanks (Note:
Lower portions of the cargo holds and ballast tanks are considered to be the parts below light ballast water
line) are to be carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements for special surveys, if not already
performed.
(1) Where provided, the condition of the corrosion prevention system of ballast tanks is to be examined.
For ballast tanks, excluding double bottom tanks, where a hard protective coating is found in POOR
① Lower portions of the cargo holds and ballast tanks are considered to be the parts below light ballast water line.
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condition and it is not renewed, where a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a hard
protective coating has not been applied from the time of construction, the tanks in question are to be
examined at annual intervals. Thickness measurements are to be carried out as deemed necessary by the
Surveyor.
(2) When such breakdown of hard protective coating is found in water ballast double bottom tanks and it is
not renewed, where a soft or semi-hard coating has been applied, or where a hard protective coating has not
been applied from the time of construction, the tanks in question may be examined at annual intervals.
When considered necessary by the surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurements
(3) Where a hard protective coating is provided in cargo holds and is found in GOOD condition, the extent
of close-up surveys and thickness measurements may be specially considered.
5.7.4.3 Hatch covers and coamings
(1) A thorough inspection of the items listed in 5.7.2.3 is to be carried out, in addition to all hatch covers
and coamings.
(2) Checking of the satisfactory operation of all mechanically operated hatch covers is to be made,
including:
② proper fit and efficiency of sealing in closed condition;
③ operational testing of hydraulic and power components, wires, chains, and link drives.
(3) Checking the effectiveness of sealing arrangements of all hatch covers by hose testing or equivalent.
(4) Thickness measurement of the hatch cover and coaming plating and stiffeners is to be carried out for
bulk carriers and double skin bulk carriers as given in Tables 5.7.4.5(1)① and ②.
(1) Bulk carriers
① An overall survey of all tanks and spaces is to be carried out at each special survey. Fuel oil tanks in
the cargo length area are to be surveyed in accordance with Table 5.4.4.2(2) of this Chapter.
② The minimum requirements for close-up surveys at special survey are given in Table 5.7.4.4(1)② of
this Section. For ships not having the notation ESP, the Surveyor may carry out the close-up survey
as deemed necessary taking into account the maintenance of the tanks under survey, the condition of
the corrosion prevention system.
③ The Surveyor may extend the close-up survey as deemed necessary taking into account the
maintenance of the spaces under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and where
spaces have structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar spaces or on
similar ships according to available information.
④ For areas in spaces where hard protective coatings are found to be in a GOOD condition, the extent
of close-up surveys according to Table 5.7.4.4(1)② may be specially considered.
Minimum Requirements for Close-up Survey at Special Hull Survey of Bulk Carriers
Table 5.7.4.4(1)②
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
(A) 25% of shell frames in (A) All shell frames in the (A) All shell frames in the (A) All shell frames in all
the forward cargo hold at forward cargo hold and 25% of forward and one other cargo holds including
representative positions. shell frames in each of the selected cargo hold and upper and lower end
(A) Selected frames in remaining cargo holds, including 50% of frames in each of attachments and adjacent
remaining cargo holds. upper and lower end attachments the remaining cargo holds, shell plating.
(B) One transverse web and adjacent shell plating. For including upper and lower Areas (B) to (E) as for
with associated plating and bulk carriers of 100,000 DWT end attachments and special survey No.3
longitudinals in two and above, all shell frames in the adjacent shell plating.
representative water forward cargo hold and 50% of (B) All transverse webs with
ballast tanks of each type shell frames in each of the associated plating and
(i.e. topside, hopper side remaining cargo holds, including longitudinals in each water
tank). upper and lower end attachments ballast tank.
(C) Two selected cargo and adjacent shell plating①. (B) All transverse bulkheads
hold transverse bulkheads, (B) One transverse web with in ballast tanks, including
including internal structure associated plating and stiffening system.
of upper and lower stools, longitudinals in each water Areas (C), (D) and (E) as
where fitted. ballast tank. for Special Survey No.2
(D) All cargo hold hatch (B) Forward and aft transverse
① This requirement applies to surveys of bulk carriers of 100,000 DWT and above on and after 1 July 2007.
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Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
covers and coamings bulkhead in one ballast tank,
(plating and stiffeners) including stiffening system.
(C) All cargo hold transverse
bulkheads, including internal
structure of upper and lower
stools, where fitted.
(D) All cargo hold hatch covers
and coamings (plating and
stiffeners).
(E) All deck plating and under
deck structure inside line of
hatch openings between all cargo
hold hatches
Notes: (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) are areas to be subjected to close-up surveys and thickness measurements (See Figure
5.7.4.4(2)):
(A) Cargo hold transverse frames.
(B) Transverse web frame or watertight transverse bulkhead in water ballast tanks.
(C) Cargo hold transverse bulkhead plating, stiffeners and girders.
(E) Deck plating and under deck structure inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches.
Close-up survey of transverse bulkheads are to be carried out at the following levels:
a. Immediately above the inner bottom and immediately above the line of gussets (if fitted) and shedders for ships
without lower stool.
b. Immediately above and below the lower stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted with lower stools), and
immediately above the line of the shedder plates.
c. About mid-height of the bulkhead.
d. Immediately below the upper deck plating and immediately adjacent to the upper wing tank, and immediately
below the upper stool shelf plate for those ships fitted with upper stools, or immediately below the topside tanks.
(2) Double skin bulk carriers

① An overall survey of all tanks and spaces is to be carried out at each special survey. Fuel oil tanks in
the cargo length area are to be surveyed in accordance with Table 5.4.4.2(2) of this Chapter.
② The minimum requirements for close-up surveys at special survey of double skin bulk carriers are
given in Table 5.7.4.4(2)②. The minimum requirements for close-up surveys at special survey of ore
carriers are given in Table 5.7.4.4(2)③.
③For ships not having the notation ESP, the Surveyor may carry out the close-up survey as deemed
necessary taking into account the maintenance of the tanks under survey, the condition of the
corrosion prevention system.
④ The Surveyor may extend the close-up survey as deemed necessary taking into account the
maintenance of the spaces under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and where
spaces have structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar spaces or on
similar ships according to available information.
⑤ For areas in spaces where hard protective coatings are found to be in a GOOD condition, the extent
of close-up surveys according to Table 5.7.4.4(2)② may be specially considered.
Minimum Requirements for Close-Up Survey at Special Hull Survey of Double Skin Bulk Carriers,
Excluding Ore Carriers Table 5.7.4.4(2)②
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
One transverse web with One transverse web with All transverse webs with All transverse webs with
associated plating and associated plating and associated plating and associated plating and
longitudinals in two longitudinals as applicable in longitudinals as applicable in longitudinals as applicable
representative ballast tanks each ballast tank (A). each water ballast tank (A). in each water ballast tank
of each type (This is to Forward and aft transverse All transverse bulkheads (A).
include the foremost topside bulkheads including including stiffening system All transverse bulkheads
and double side ballast tanks stiffening system in a in each water ballast tank including stiffening system
on either side) (A) transverse section including (A) in each water ballast tank.
topside, hopper side and (A)
double side ballast tanks on
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Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
one side of the ship (i.e. port
or starboard) (A)
25% of ordinary transverse 25% of ordinary transverse All ordinary transverse
web frames in the foremost web frames in all double web frames in all double
double side tanks (B) side tanks (B) side tanks (B)
Two selected cargo hold One transverse bulkhead in All cargo hold transverse Areas (C) to (E) as for age
transverse bulkheads, each cargo hold, including bulkheads, including internal interval 10 to 15 years
including internal structure internal structure of upper structure of upper and lower
of upper and lower stools, and lower stools, where stools, where fitted (C)
where fitted (C) fitted (C)
All cargo hold hatch covers All cargo hold hatch covers All cargo hold hatch covers
and coamings (platings and and coamings (platings and and coamings (platings and
stiffeners) (D) stiffeners) (D) stiffeners) (D)
All deck plating and under All deck plating and under
deck structure inside line of deck structure inside line of
hatch openings between all hatch openings between all
cargo hold hatches (E) cargo hold hatches (E)
Note: (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) are areas to be subjected to close-up surveys and thickness measurements (see Figure
5.7.4.4(2)).
(A) Transverse web frame or watertight transverse bulkhead in topside, hopper side and double side ballast tanks. In
fore and aft peak tanks transverse web frame means a complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent
structural members.
(B) Ordinary transverse frame in double side tanks.
(C) Cargo hold transverse bulkhead plating, stiffeners and girders.
(E) Deck plating and under deck structure inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches.
Close-up survey of transverse bulkheads are to be carried out at four levels:

Level (a): Immediately above the inner bottom and immediately above the line of gussets (if fitted) and shedders for
ships without lower stool.
Level (b): Immediately above and below the lower stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted with lower stools), and
Level (c): About mid-height of the bulkhead.
Level (d): Immediately below the upper deck plating and immediately adjacent to the upper wing tank, and
immediately below the upper stool shelf plate for those ships fitted with upper stools, or immediately
below the topside tanks.
Thickness measurement to be reported for longitudinal Thickness measurement to be reported for cargo hold
members at transverse sections, transverse structural transverse bulkheads
members, miscellaneous structural members and cargo hold
transverse frames
A cargo hold, transverse bulkhead Area (C)
Typical transverse
section Areas (A), (B)
and (D)
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Typical areas of deck plating and underdeck structure inside line of hatch openings
between cargo hold hatches
Area (B)
Ordinary transverse frame in

double skin tank
Figure 5.7.4.4(2) Close-up Survey and Thickness Measurement Areas
Minimum Requirements for Close-Up Survey at Special Hull Survey of Ore Carriers
Table 5.7.4.4(2)③
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
One web frame ring All web frame rings All web frame rings As for Special Survey for
complete including adjacent complete including adjacent complete including adjacent age from 10 to 15 years
structural members in a structural members in a structural members in each
ballast wing tank (A) ballast wing tank (A) ballast tank (A)
One transverse bulkhead One deck transverse All transverse bulkheads
lower part – including girder including adjacent deck complete – including girder
system and adjacent structural members in each system and adjacent
structural members - in a remaining ballast tank (A) structural members - in each
ballast tank (A) Forward and aft transverse ballast tank (A)
bulkheads complete – One web frame ring
including girder system and complete including adjacent
adjacent structural members structural members in each
- in a ballast wing tank (A) wing void space (A)
One transverse bulkhead Additional web frame rings
lower part - including girder in void spaces as deemed
system and adjacent necessary by CCS (A)
structural members - in each
remaining ballast tank (A)
Two selected cargo hold One transverse bulkhead in All cargo hold transverse Areas (C) to (E) as for age
transverse bulkheads, each cargo hold, including bulkheads, including internal interval 10 to 15 years
including internal structure internal structure of upper structure of upper and lower
of upper and lower stools, and lower stools, where stools, where fitted (C)
where fitted (C) fitted (C)
All cargo hold hatch covers All cargo hold hatch covers All cargo hold hatch covers
and coamings (plating and and coamings (plating and and coamings (plating and
stiffeners) (D) stiffeners) (D) stiffeners) (D)
All deck plating and under All deck plating and under
deck structure inside line of deck structure inside line of
hatch openings between all hatch openings between all
cargo hold hatches (E) cargo hold hatches (E)
Note: (A), (C), (D) and (E) are areas to be subjected to close-up surveys and thickness measurements (see Figure 5.7.4.4(2)).
(A): Transverse web frame or watertight transverse bulkhead in ballast wing tanks and void spaces. In fore and aft
peak tanks transverse web frame means a complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent structural
members.
(C): Cargo hold transverse bulkheads plating, stiffeners and girders.
(D): Cargo hold hatch covers and coamings.
(E): Deck plating and under deck structure inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches.
Close-up survey of transverse bulkheads to be carried out at four levels:

Level (a): Immediately above the inner bottom and immediately above the line of gussets (if fitted) and shedders for
ships without lower stool.
Level (b): Immediately above and below the lower stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted with lower stools), and
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Level (c): About mid-height of the bulkhead.
Level (d): Immediately below the upper deck plating and immediately adjacent to the upper wing tank, and
immediately below the upper stool shelf plate for those ships fitted with upper stools, or immediately below
the topside tanks.

(1) The minimum requirements for thickness measurement at special survey are given in Tables
5.7.4.5(1)① and 5.7.4.5(1)② respectively for bulk carriers and double skin bulk carriers. For ships not
having the notation ESP, the minimum requirements for thickness measurements are given in Table
5.7.4.5(1)③.
(2) Provisions for extended measurements for areas with substantial corrosion are given in Tables
5.7.4.5(2)①a to e and 5.7.4.5(2)②a to d respectively for bulk carriers and double skin bulk carriers and as
may be additionally specified in the survey programme as required by 5.1.6.5. For ships not having the
notation ESP, provisions for extended measurements for areas with substantial corrosion are given in Table
5.4.4.2(17)②. These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the survey is credited as
completed. Suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion
identified at previous surveys are to have thickness measurements taken.
alternatively
(3)The Surveyor may further extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary.
thickness measurement according to Tables 5.7.4.5(1)① and 5.7.4.5(1)② may be specially considered.
(5) Transverse sections are to be chosen where largest reductions are suspected to occur or are revealed
from deck plating measurements, one of which is to be in the amidships area.
(6) Representative thickness measurement to determine both general and local levels of corrosion in the
shell frames and their end attachments in all cargo holds and water ballast tanks (for double skin bulk
carriers, in the transverse web frames in all water ballast tanks) is to be carried out. Thickness measurement
is also to be carried out to determine the corrosion levels on the transverse bulkhead plating. The extent of
thickness measurements may be specially considered provided the Surveyor is satisfied by the close-up
survey, that there is no structural diminution, and the hard protective coating where applied remains
efficient.
(7) Thickness measurements may be carried out at the commencement of the special survey, or the
thickness measurement report prepared within 15 months before the due date of the special survey may be
taken as the thickness measurement report of the special survey.
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Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Hull Survey of Bulk Carriers
Table 5.7.4.5(1)①
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas. 1. Suspect areas. 1. Suspect areas.
2. Within the cargo length: 2. Within the cargo length: 2. Within the cargo length:
Two transverse section of a) Each deck plate outside line a) Each deck plate outside
deck plating outside line of of cargo hatch openings. line of cargo hatch
cargo openings. b) Two transverse sections, one openings.
3. Wind and water strakes in in the amidship area, outside b) Three transverse sections,
way of the two transverse line of cargo hatch opening. one in the amidship area,
sections considered above c) All wind and water strakes. outside line of cargo hatch
and Selected wind and 3. Selected wind and water opening.
water strakes outside the strakes outside the cargo length c) Each bottom plate.
cargo length area. area. 3. All wind and water strakes,
4. Measurement, for general 4. Measurement, for general full length.
assessment and recording of assessment and recording of Points 4, 5 and 6 as for
corrosion pattern, of those corrosion pattern, of those special survey No.3
structural members subject structural members subject to
to close-up survey close-up survey according to
according to Table Table 5.7.4.4(1)②.
5.7.4.4(1)②. 5. The vertically corrugated
5. Side shell frames and transverse watertight bulkhead①
brackets② complying with between cargo holds Nos.1 and
5.7.1.1(5) of this Section 2, if applicable.
6. Item 5 as for special survey
No.2
Notes: 1 The specific requirements for the vertically corrugated transverse watertight bulkhead between cargo hold Nos.1
and 2 are given in Appendix 3 of this Chapter.
2 The requirements for thickness measurements of side shell frames and brackets complying with 5.7.1.1(5) of this
Section are given in Appendix 6 of this Chapter.
Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Hull Survey of Double Skin Bulk
Carriers Table 5.7.4.5(1)②
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
Suspect areas Suspect areas Suspect areas Suspect areas
Within the cargo length: Within the cargo length: Within the cargo length:
▪ Two transverse sections of ▪ Each deck plate outside line ▪ Each deck plate outside line of
deck plating outside line of of cargo hatch openings. cargo hatch openings.
cargo hatch openings ▪ Two transverse sections, one ▪ Three transverse sections, one
in the amidship area, outside in the amidship area, outside
line of cargo hatch openings. line of cargo hatch openings.
▪ All wind and water strakes ▪ Each bottom plate
Wind and water strakes in way Selected wind and water strakes All wind and water strakes, full
of the two transverse sections outside the cargo length area length
considered above.
Selected wind and water strakes
outside the cargo length area
Measurements, for general Measurements, for general Measurements, for general
assessment and recording of assessment and recording of assessment and recording of
corrosion pattern, of those corrosion pattern, of those corrosion pattern, of those
structural members subject to structural members subject to structural members subject to
close-up survey according to close-up survey according to close-up survey according to
Table 5.7.4.4(2) ② or Table Table 5.7.4.4(2) ② or Table Table 5.7.4.4(2) ② or Table
5.7.4.4(2)③ 5.7.4.4(2)③ 5.7.4.4(2)③
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Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Hull Survey of Bulk Carriers not
Having the Notation ESP (Including Double Skin Bulk Carriers)
Table 5.7.4.5(1)③
Age ≤ 10 10 < age ≤ 15 Age > 15
1. Suspect areas throughout 1. Suspect areas throughout the 1. Suspect areas throughout the ship
the ship ship
2. Within the cargo length: 2. Within the cargo length:
a. Each deck plate outside line a. Each deck plate outside line of cargo hatch
of cargo hatch openings. openings.
b. Two transverse sections, one b. Three transverse sections, one in the 0.5L
in the 0.5L amidship area, amidship area, outside line of cargo hatch
outside line of cargo hatch openings.
openings. c. Each bottom plate
c. All wind and water strakes
3. Selected wind and water strakes 3. All cargo hold hatch covers and coamings (plating
outside the cargo area and stiffeners)
4. Internals in forepeak and afterpeak tanks
6. Representative exposed superstructure deck plating
(poop, bridge, and forecastle deck)
7. Lowest strake and strakes in way of ‘tween decks of
all transverse bulkheads in cargo spaces together with
internals in way
8. All wind- and water strakes, port and starboard, full
length
9. All keel plates full length. Also, additional bottom
plates in way of cofferdams, machinery space, and aft
end of tanks
overboard discharges as considered necessary by the
attending Surveyor

(Special Survey of Bulk Carriers within the Cargo Area)
Bottom and Shell Structures Table 5.7.4.5(2)①a
a) Suspect plate, plus four adjacent a) 5-point pattern for each panel between
plates. longitudinals
1. Bottom and side shell plating b) See other tables for particulars on
gauging in way of tanks and cargo
holds
Minimum of three longitudinals in 3 measurements in line across web, 3
2. Bottoms/side shell longitudinals
way of suspect areas measurements on flange

Transverse Bulkheads in Cargo Holds Table 5.7.4.5(2)①b
a) Transverse band within 25 mm of welded a) 5-point between stiffeners over 1 m
connection to inner bottom. length.
1. Lower stool
b) Transverse band within 25 mm of welded b) 5-point between stiffeners over 1 m
connection to shelf plate length
a) Transverse band at approximately mid height. a) 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating.
b) Transverse band at part of bulkhead adjacent to b) 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating
2. Transverse bulkhead
upper deck or below upper stool shelf plate
(for those ships fitted with upper stools)
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Deck Structure
(Including Cross Strips, Main Cargo Hatchways, Hatch Covers, Coamings and Topside Tanks)
Table 5.7.4.5(2)①c
5-point pattern between underdeck stiffeners
1. Cross deck strip plating Suspect cross deck strip plating
over 1 m length
a) Transverse members; a) 5-point pattern at each end and mid span;
2. Underdeck stiffeners
b) Longitudinal member b) 5-point pattern on both web and flange
a) Side and end skirts, each 3 locations; a) 5-point pattern at each location;
3. Hatch covers b) 3 longitudinal bands, outboard strakes b) 5-point measurement each band
(2) and centerline strake (1)
Each side and end of coaming, one band 5-point measurement each band, i.e. end or
4. Hatch coamings
lower 1/3, one band upper 2/3 of coaming side coaming
a) Watertight transverse bulkheads:
a. Lower 1/3 of bulkhead; a. 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating;
b. Upper 2/3 of bulkhead; b. 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating;
c. Stiffeners c. 5-point pattern over 1 m length
b) 2 representative swash transverse
bulkheads:
a. Lower 1/3 of bulkhead; a. 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating;
5. Topside water ballast tanks b. Upper 2/3 of bulkhead; b. 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating;
c. Stiffeners c. 5-point pattern over 1 m length
c) 3 representative bays of slope plating:
a. Lower of 1/3 tank;
b. Lower of 2/3 tank a. 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating;
b. 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating
d) 5-point pattern on both web and flange
d) Longitudinals, suspect and adjacent
over 1 m length
6. Main deck plating Suspect plates and adjacent (4) 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating
7. Main deck longitudinals Minimum of 3 longitudinals where plating 5-point pattern on both web and flange over
measured 1 m length
8. Web frames/transverses Suspect plates 5-point pattern over 1 m2

Double Bottom and Hopper Structure Table 5.7.4.5(2)①d
5-point pattern for each panel between
1. Inner/double bottom plating Suspect plate plus all adjacent plates
longitudinals over 1 m length
Three longitudinals where plates 3 measurements in line across web and
2. Inner/double bottom longitudinals
measured 3 measurements on flange
3. Longitudinal girders or transverse
Suspect plates 5-point pattern over about 1 m2
floors
a) Lower 1/3 of tank; a) 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating;
4. Watertight bulkheads (WT floors) b) Upper 2/3 of tank b) 5-point pattern alternate plates over
1 m2 of plating
5. Web frames Suspect plate 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating
Minimum of three longitudinals in way 3 measurements in line across web and
6. Bottoms/side shell longitudinals
of suspect areas 3 measurements on flange
Requirements for Extent of Thickness Measurement at Those Areas of Substantial Corrosion

Cargo Holds Table 5.7.4.5(2)①e
a) At each end and mid span:
5-point pattern of both web and flange;
Side shell frames Suspect frame and each adjacent b) 5-point pattern within 25 mm of
welded attachment to both shell and
lower slope plate
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Requirements for Extent of Thickness Measurements at Those Areas of Substantial Corrosion of

Double Skin Bulk Carriers within the Cargo Length Area
Bottom, Inner Bottom and Hopper Structure Table 5.7.4.5(2)②a
Minimum of three bays across double
Bottom, inner bottom and bottom tank, including aft bay. 5-point pattern for each panel between
hopper structure plating Measurements around and under all longitudinals and floors
suction bell mouths
Bottom, inner bottom and Three measurements in line across flange and
Minimum of three longitudinals in each
hopper structure three measurements on the vertical web
bay where bottom plating measured
longitudinals
Vertical line of single measurements on girder
Bottom girders, including At fore and aft watertight floors and in plating with one measurement between each
the watertight ones centre of tanks panel stiffener, or a minimum of three
measurements
Three floors in the bays where bottom
Bottom floors, including the
plating measured, with measurements at 5-point pattern over two square metre area
watertight ones
Hopper structure web frame Three floors in bays where bottom plating 5-point pattern over one square metre of plating;
ring measured Single measurements on flange
Lower 1/3 of bulkhead 5-point pattern over one square metre of plating
Upper 2/3 of bulkhead 5-point pattern over two square metre of plating
Hopper structure transverse For web, 5-point pattern over span (two
watertight bulkhead or measurements across web at each end and one at
swash bulkhead Stiffeners (minimum of three) centre of span).
For flange, single measurements at each end and
centre of span
Panel stiffening Where applicable Single measurements

Deck Structure
(Including Cross Strips, Main Cargo Hatchways, Hatch Covers, Coamings and Topside Tanks)
Table 5.7.4.5(2)②b
5-point pattern between underdeck stiffeners
Cross deck strip plating Suspect cross deck strip plating
over 1 metre length
Transverse members 5-point pattern at each end and mid span
Underdeck stiffeners
Longitudinal members 5-point pattern on both web and flange
Side and end skirts, each three locations. 5-point pattern at each location.
Hatch covers Three longitudinal bands, outboard strakes (2) 5-point measurement each band
and centerline strake (1)
Each side and end of coaming, one band lower 5-point measurement each band, (i.e. end or
Hatch coamings
1/3, one band upper 2/3 of coaming side coaming
a) Watertight transverse bulkheads:
− Lower 1/3 of bulkhead 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating.
Topside ballast tanks
− Upper 2/3 of bulkhead 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating.
− Stiffeners 5-point pattern over 1 metre length
b) Two representative swash transverse
bulkheads:
Topside ballast tanks − Lower 1/3 of bulkhead 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating.
− Upper 2/3 of bulkhead 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating.
− Stiffeners 5-point pattern over 1 metre length
c) Three representative bays of slope plating:
− Lower 1/3 of tank
Topside ballast tanks
− Upper 2/3 of tank 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating.
5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating
5-point pattern on both web and flange over
Topside ballast tanks d) Longitudinals, suspect and adjacent
1 metre length
Main deck plating Suspect plates and adjacent (4) 5-point pattern over 1 m2 of plating
5-point pattern on both web and flange over
Main Deck Longitudinals Suspect plates
1 metre length
Web Frames/Transverses Suspect plates 5-point pattern over 1 m2
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Double Side Structure (Including Wing Void Spaces of Ore Carriers)
Table 5.7.4.5(2)②c
Side shell and inner plating:
• Upper strake and strakes in way of • Plating between each pair of transverse • Single measurement
horizontal girders. frames/longitudinals in a minimum of
• All other strakes three bays (along the tank).
• Plating between every third pair of • Single measurement
Side shell and inner side transverse
frames/longitudinals on:
• Upper strake. • Each transverse frame/longitudinal in • Three measurements across web and
• All other strakes same three bays. 1 measurement on flange.
• Every third transverse • Three measurements across web and
frame/longitudinal in same three bays 1 measurement on flange
Transverse frames/Longitudinals - Minimum of three at top, middle and 5-point pattern over area of bracket
brackets bottom of tank in same three bays
Vertical web and transverse
bulkheads:
• Strakes in a way of horizontal • Minimum of two webs and both • 5-point pattern over approx. two
girders. transverse bulkheads. square metre area.
• Other strakes • Minimum of two webs and both • Two measurements between each
transverse bulkheads pair of vertical stiffeners
Horizontal girders Plating on each girder in a minimum of Two measurements between each pair
three bays of longitudinal girder stiffeners
Panel stiffening Where applicable Single measurements

Transverse Bulkheads in Cargo Holds Table 5.7.4.5(2)②d
• Transverse band within 25 mm of welded • 5-point pattern between stiffeners
connection to inner bottom. over one metre length.
Lower stool, where fitted
• Transverse band within 25 mm of welded • 5-point pattern between stiffeners
connection to shelf plate over one metre length
• Transverse band at approximately mid • 5-point pattern over one square metre
height. of plating.
• Transverse band at part of bulkhead • 5-point pattern over one square metre
Transverse bulkheads
adjacent to upper deck or below upper of plating
stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted
with upper stools)

(1) All boundaries of water ballast tanks, deep tanks and cargo holds used for water ballast within the cargo
length area are to be pressure tested. For fuel oil tanks, only representative tanks are to be pressure tested.
(4) Boundaries of ballast holds are to be tested with a head of liquid to near to the top of hatches.
(5) Boundaries of fuel oil tanks are to be tested with a head of liquid to the highest point that liquid will rise
under service conditions. Tank testing of fuel oil tanks may be specially considered based on a satisfactory
external examination of the tank boundaries, and a confirmation from the Master stating that the pressure
testing has been carried out according to the requirements with satisfactory results.
(6) The testing of double bottom tanks and other spaces not designed for the carriage of liquid may be
omitted, provided a satisfactory internal examination together with an examination of the tank top is carried
out.
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5.7.4.8 Additional surveys are to be carried out for ships after determining compliance with SOLAS
XII/12 and XII/13 as follows:
(1) For ships complying with the requirements of SOLAS XII/12 for hold, ballast and dry space water level
detectors, the special survey is to include an examination and a test of the water ingress detection systems
and of their alarms.
(2) For ships complying with the requirements of SOLAS XII/13 for the availability of pumping systems,
the special survey is to include an examination and a test of the means for draining and pumping ballast
tanks forward of the collision bulkhead and bilges of dry spaces any part of which extends forward of the
foremost cargo hold, and of their controls.

CHEMICAL TANKERS

5.8.1.1 This Section applies to all self-propelled chemical tankers fitted with integral tanks, i.e. ships with
IMO certificate of fitness for the carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk. If a chemical tanker is
constructed with both integral and independent tanks, this Section is applicable only to that portion of the
cargo length containing integral tanks. Combined gas carriers/chemical tankers with independent tanks
within the hull, are to be surveyed as gas carriers.
5.8.1.2 This Section applies to surveys of hull structure and piping systems in way of cargo tanks, pump
rooms, cofferdams, pipe tunnels, void spaces within the cargo area and all ballast tanks. The requirements
are additional to the classification requirements applicable to the remainder of the ship. The requirements
are not applicable for independent tanks on deck.
5.8.1.3 This Section contains the minimum extent of examination, thickness measurements and tank
testing. The survey is to be extended when substantial corrosion and/or structural defects are found and
include additional close-up survey when necessary.
(1) The survey is to consist of an examination for the purpose of ensuring, as far as practicable, that the hull
and piping are maintained in a satisfactory condition.
(2) The annual survey is to include the items specified in 5.8.2.2 through 5.8.2.5 of this Section and in
addition, the applicable items specified in 5.4.2 of this Chapter.
5.8.2.2 Hull
5.8.2.3 Examination of weather decks
(1) Examination of cargo tank openings including gaskets, covers, coamings and flame screens.
(2) Examination of cargo tank pressure/vacuum valves and flame screens.
(3) Examination of flame screens on vents to all bunker tanks.
(4) Examination of cargo, bunker and vent piping systems, including vent masts and headers.
5.8.2.4 Examination of cargo pump rooms and pipe tunnels if fitted
(1) Examination of all pump room bulkheads for signs of chemical leakage or fractures and, in particular,
the sealing arrangements of all penetrations of pump room bulkheads.
(2) Examination of the condition of all piping systems.
5.8.2.5 Examination of ballast tanks
(1) Examination of ballast tanks where required as a consequence of the results of the special survey (see
5.8.4) and intermediate survey (see 5.8.3.2) is to be carried out. When considered necessary by the
Surveyor, or when extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurements are to be carried out and if the
results of these thickness measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is found, the extent of thickness
measurements is to be increased in accordance with Tables 5.8.4.5(1) and 5.6.4.5(2)①b to d. These
extended thickness measurements are to be carried out before the survey is credited as completed. Suspect
areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous
surveys are to have thickness measurements taken.
this Section.
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(3) For weather decks, an examination as far as applicable of cargo, bunker, ballast, steam and vent piping
systems as well as vent masts and headers is to be carried out. If upon examination there is any doubt as to
the condition of the piping, the piping may be required to be pressure tested, thickness measured or both.
5.8.3.2 Chemical tankers 5 to 10 years of age
(1) For ballast tanks, an overall survey of representative tanks selected by the Surveyor is to be carried out.
If such inspections reveal no visible structural defects, the examination may be limited to a verification that
the hard protective coating remains in GOOD condition.
(3) In addition to the requirements above, suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined.
5.8.3.3 Chemical tankers 10 to 15 years of age
as required in 5.8.4 of this Section and 5.1.6.5. However, pressure testing of cargo and ballast tanks is not
required unless deemed necessary by the attending Surveyor.
(3) In application of (1), an underwater survey may be considered in lieu of the requirements of 5.8.4.1(4).
5.8.3.4 Chemical tankers over 15 years of age
as required in 5.8.4 of this Section and 5.1.6.5. However, pressure testing of cargo and ballast tanks is not
required unless deemed necessary by the attending Surveyor.
(3) In application of (1), a survey in dry dock is to be part of the intermediate survey. The overall and
close-up surveys and thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions of the cargo tanks and
ballast tanks① are to be carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements for intermediate surveys,
if not already performed.

(2) All cargo tanks, ballast tanks including double bottom tanks, pump rooms, pipe tunnels, cofferdams and
void spaces bounding cargo tanks, decks and outer hull are to be examined, and this examination is to be
supplemented by thickness measurement and testing as required in 5.8.4.5 and 5.8.4.6, to ensure that the
(3) Cargo piping on deck and cargo and ballast piping within the above tanks and spaces are to be
examined and operationally tested to working pressure to attending Surveyor’s satisfaction to ensure that
tightness and condition remain satisfactory. Special attention is to be given to any ballast piping in cargo
tanks and cargo piping in ballast tanks and void spaces, and Surveyors are to be advised on all occasions
when this piping, including valves and fittings are open during repair periods and can be examined
internally.
thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions of the cargo tanks and ballast tanks① are to be
carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements for special surveys, if not already performed.
① Lower portions of the cargo and ballast tanks are considered to be the parts below light ballast water line.
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(1) Where provided, the condition of the corrosion prevention system of cargo tanks is to be examined. A
ballast tank is to be examined at subsequent annual intervals where:
Thickness measurements are to be carried out as deemed necessary by the Surveyor.
(1) An overall survey of all tanks and spaces is to be carried out at each special survey. The survey of
stainless steel tanks may be carried out as an overall survey supplemented by close-up survey as deemed
necessary by the surveyor.
(2) The minimum requirements for close-up surveys at special survey of chemical tankers are given in
Table 5.8.4.3(2)① and those of double skin chemical tankers in Table 5.8.4.3(2)②. For ships not having
the notation ESP, the Surveyor may carry out the close-up survey as deemed necessary taking into account
the maintenance of the tanks under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system.
Minimum Requirements for Close-Up Surveys at Special Survey of Chemical Tankers

Table 5.8.4.3(2)①
Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
A) One web frame ring (in a A) All web frame rings (in a A) All web frame rings (in As special survey No.3
ballast wing tank) ballast wing tank or all ballast tanks)
double bottom ballast A) All web frame rings (in a Additional transverse
B) One deck transverse (in a tank) (see Note I) cargo wing tank) areas as deemed necessary
cargo tank or on deck) A) One web frame ring (in by CCS
B) One deck transverse (in each remaining cargo
D) One transverse bulkhead each remaining ballast tank)
(lower part in a ballast tank or on deck)
tank) B) One deck transverse (in a C) All transverse bulkheads
D) One transverse bulkhead cargo wing tank or on (in all cargo tanks)
(lower part in a cargo deck) C) All transverse bulkheads
wing tank) B) One deck transverse (in (in all ballast tanks)
D) One transverse bulkhead two cargo centre tanks or
(lower part in a cargo on deck)
centre tank) (see Note II)
C) Both transverse bulkheads
(in a ballast wing tank)
D) One transverse bulkhead

(lower part in each
remaining ballast tank)
(lower part in two cargo
centre tanks) (see Note II)
(lower part in a cargo wing
tank)
Notes:
I: Ballast double hull tank means double bottom tank plus double side tank plus double deck tank, as applicable, even if
these tanks are separate.
II: Where no centre cargo tanks are fitted (as in the case of centre longitudinal bulkhead), transverse bulkheads in wing
A to D are areas to be subjected to close-up surveys and thickness measurements (see Figures 5.8.4.3(2)①a and
5.8.4.3(2)①b).
A): Complete transverse web frame ring, including adjacent structural members.
B): Deck transverse, including adjacent deck structural members.
C): Transverse bulkhead complete, including girder system and adjacent structural members.
D): Transverse bulkhead lower part, including girder system and adjacent structural members.
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Minimum Requirements for Close-Up Surveys at Special Survey of Double Skin Chemical Tankers
Table 5.8.4.3(2)②
Subsequent:
Age < 5 5 < Age < 10 10 < Age < 15
Age > 15
(1) One web frame ring (in a (1) All web frame rings (in a (1) All web frame rings As special survey No.3
ballast double hull ballast wing tank or ballast (in all ballast tanks)
tank) (see Note I) double hull tank) (see Note I) Additional transverse
(7) All web frame rings areas as deemed necessary
(2) One deck transverse (in (6) The knuckle area and the (in a cargo wing tank) by CCS
a cargo tank or on deck) upper part (3 metres approx) (7) One web frame ring
of one web frame in each (in each remaining
(4) One transverse bulkhead remaining ballast tank cargo tank)
(in a ballast tank) (see
Note I) (2) One deck transverse (in two (3) All transverse
cargo tanks) bulkheads (in all
(5) One transverse bulkhead cargo tanks)
(in a cargo wing tank) (4) One transverse bulkhead (in
(5) One transverse bulkhead each ballast tank) (see Note I) (4) All transverse
(in a cargo centre tank) bulkheads (in all
(see Note II) (5) One transverse bulkhead (in ballast tanks)
two cargo centre tanks) (see
Note II)
(5) One transverse bulkhead (in a
cargo wing tank)
(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) are areas to be subjected to close-up surveys and thickness measurements (see Figures
5.8.4.3(2)②a to c).
(1): Web frame in a ballast tank means vertical web in side tank, hopper web in hopper tank, floor in double bottom tank and
deck transverse in double deck tank (where fitted), including adjacent structural members. In fore and aft peak tanks web
frame means a complete transverse web frame ring including adjacent structural members.
(2): Deck transverse, including adjacent deck structural members (or external structure on deck in way of the tank, where
applicable).
(3): Transverse bulkhead complete in cargo tanks, including girder system, adjacent structural members (such as longitudinal
bulkheads) and internal structure of lower and upper stools, where fitted.
(4): Transverse bulkhead complete in ballast tanks, including girder system and adjacent structural members, such as
longitudinal bulkheads, girders in double bottom tanks, inner bottom plating, hopper side, connecting brackets.
(5): Transverse bulkhead lower part in cargo tank, including girder system, adjacent structural members (such as longitudinal
bulkheads) and internal structure of lower stool, where fitted.
(6): The knuckle area and the upper part (3 metres approximately), including adjacent structural members. Knuckle area is
the area of the web frame around the connections of the slope hopper plating to the inner hull bulkhead and the inner
bottom plating, up to 2 metres from the corners both on the bulkhead and the double bottom.
(7): Web frame in a cargo tank means deck transverse, longitudinal bulkhead vertical girder and cross ties, where fitted,
including adjacent structural members.
Note I: Ballast double hull tank means double bottom tank plus double side tank plus double deck tank, as applicable, even
if these tanks are separate.
Note II: Where no centre cargo tanks are fitted (as in the case of centre longitudinal bulkhead), transverse bulkheads in wing
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Midship section of chemical tanker (about 10,000 DWT)
Figure 5.8.4.3(2)a
Representative Transverse Section of Chemical Tanker. Areas A & B and 1 & 2
Transverse BHD of chemical tanker (about 10,000 DWT)
Figure 5.8.4.3(2)b
Representative Transverse Section of Chemical Tanker. Areas C & D and 3, 4 & 5
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Midship section of chemical tanker (about 10,000 DWT)
Figure 5.8.4.3(2)c
Representative Transverse Section of Chemical Tanker. Areas 6 & 7
of the tanks under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and also in the following cases:
① in particular, tanks having structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar
tanks or on similar ships according to available information;
② in tanks which have structures approved with reduced scantlings due to an approved corrosion
control system.
(1) The minimum requirements for thickness measurements at special survey are given in Table 5.8.4.4(1)a.
Thickness measurement of stainless steel hull structure and piping may be waived, except for clad steel
plating. For ships not having the notation ESP, the minimum requirements for thickness measurements are
given in Table 5.8.4.4(1)b.
(2) Provisions for extended measurements for areas with substantial corrosion are given in Table
5.8.4.4(2)a to d, and as may be additionally specified in the survey programme as required by 5.1.6.5. For
ships not having the notation ESP, provisions for extended measurements for areas with substantial
corrosion are given in Table 5.4.4.2(17)②. These extended thickness measurements are to be carried out
before the survey is credited as completed. Suspect areas identified at previous special surveys are to be
examined. Areas of substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys are to have thickness measurements
taken.
Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Survey of Chemical Tankers

Table 5.8.4.4(1)a
Subsequent:
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas 1. Suspect areas
2. One section of deck 2. Within the cargo area: 2. Within the cargo area: 2. Within the cargo area:
plating for the full a) Each deck plate a) Each deck plate a) Each deck plate
beam of the ship within b) One transverse section b) Two transverse sections(1) b) Three transverse sections(1)
the cargo area (in way c) All wind and water strakes c) Each bottom plate
of a ballast tank, if any,
or a cargo tank used
primarily for water
ballast)
3. Selected wind and water 3. Selected wind and water 3. All wind and water strakes,
strakes outside the cargo strakes outside the cargo area full length
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Subsequent:
Age ≤ 5 5 < Age ≤ 10 10 < Age ≤ 15
Age > 15
area
4. Measurements, for 4. Measurements, for 4. Measurements, for general 4. Measurements, for general
general assessment and general assessment and assessment and recording of assessment and recording of
recording of corrosion recording of corrosion corrosion pattern, of those corrosion pattern, of those
pattern, of those pattern, of those structural structural members subject structural members subject to
structural members members subject to to close-up survey according close-up survey according to
subject to close-up close-up survey according to Table 5.8.4.3(2) of this Table 5.8.4.3(2) of this
survey according to to Table 5.8.4.3(2) of this Section Section
Table 5.8.4.3(2) of this Section
Section
Note: (1) At least one section is to include a ballast tank within 0.5L amidships.
Minimum Requirements for Thickness Measurements at Special Survey of Chemical Tankers not
Having the Notation ESP Table 5.8.4.4(1)b
Age ≤ 10 10 < age ≤ 15 Age > 15
1. Suspect areas throughout the ship 1. Suspect areas throughout the ship 1. Suspect areas throughout the ship
2. Within the cargo area: 2. Within the cargo area:
a) Each deck plate a) Each deck plate
b) Two transverse sections b) Three transverse
c) All wind and water strakes sections
c) Each bottom plate
3. Selected wind and water strakes 3. Internals in forepeak and afterpeak tanks
outside the cargo area
5. Representative exposed superstructure deck
plating (poop, bridge, and forecastle deck)
6. Lowest strake and strakes in way of ‘tween
decks of all transverse bulkheads in cargo spaces
together with internals in way
7. All wind- and water strakes, port and
starboard, full length
8. All keel plates full length. Also, additional
bottom plates in way of cofferdams, machinery
space, and aft end of tanks
overboard discharges as considered necessary by
the attending Surveyor

(Special Survey of Chemical Tankers within the Cargo Area Length)
Bottom, Inner Bottom and Hopper Structure Table 5.8.4.4(2)a
Minimum of three bays across tank,
1. Bottom, inner bottom and including aft bay 5-point pattern for each panel between
hopper structure plating Measurements around and under all longitudinals and floors
suction bell mouths
2. Bottom, inner bottom and Minimum of three longitudinals in each Three measurements in line across the flange and
hopper structure longitudinals bay where bottom plating measured three measurements on vertical web
Vertical line of single measurements on girder
plating with one measurement between each
3. Bottom girders, including the At fore and aft watertight floors and in
panel stiffener, or a minimum of three
watertight ones centre of tanks
measurements. Two measurements across face
flat where fitted
4. Bottom floors, including the
plating measured, with measurements 5-point pattern over two square metre area
watertight ones
at both ends and middle
5. Hopper structure web frame Three floors in bays where bottom 5-point pattern over one square metre of plating.
ring plating measured Single measurements on flange
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– 5-point pattern over one square metre of
– lower 1/3 of bulkhead
plating
6. Hopper structure transverse – 5-point pattern over two square metre of
– upper 2/3 of bulkhead
watertight bulkhead or swash plating
bulkhead – For web, 5-point pattern over span (two
measurements across web at each end and
– stiffeners (minimum of three)
one at centre of span). For flange, single
measurements at each end and centre of span

Deck Structure Table 5.8.4.4(2)b
Minimum of three measurements per plate per
1. Deck plating Two transverse bands across tank
band
Every third longitudinal in each of two Three measurements in line vertically on webs and
2. Deck longitudinals
bands with a minimum of one longitudinal two measurements on flange (if fitted)
Vertical line of single measurements on web
plating with one measurement between each panel
At fore and aft transverse bulkhead,
3. Deck girders and brackets stiffener, or a minimum of three measurements.
bracket toes and in centre of tanks
Two measurements across flange. 5-point pattern
on girder/bulkhead brackets
Minimum of two webs, with measurements 5-point pattern over one square metre area. Single
4. Deck transverse webs
at both ends and middle of span measurements on flange
5. Vertical web and
transverse bulkhead in
Minimum of two webs, and both transverse
wing ballast tank for 5-point pattern over one square metre area
bulkheads
double hull design (two
metres from deck)

Side Shell and Longitudinal Bulkheads Table 5.8.4.4(2)c
1. Side shell and longitudinal bulkhead – Plating between each pair of
plating: longitudinals in a minimum of three
– Deckhead and bottom strakes, and bays (along the tank) Single measurement
strakes in way of horizontal girders – Plating between every third pair of
– All other strakes longitudinals in same three bays
2. Side shell and longitudinal bulkhead
– Each longitudinal in same three bays
longitudinals on: 3 measurements across web and 1
– Every third longitudinal in same
– Deckhead and bottom strakes measurement on flange
three bays
– All other strakes
3. Longitudinals - brackets 5-point pattern over area of bracket
4. Vertical web and transverse bulkheads
– Minimum of two webs and both – 5-point pattern over approx. two
of double side tanks (excluding deck
transverse bulkheads square metre area
area):
– Minimum of two webs and both – Two measurements between each
– Strakes in way of horizontal girders
transverse bulkheads pair of vertical stiffeners
– Other strakes
Three webs with minimum of three 5-point pattern over approximately two
5. Web frames and cross ties for other locations on each web, including in square metre area of webs, plus single
tanks than double side tanks way of cross tie connections and lower measurements on flanges of web frame
end bracket and cross ties
Plating on each girder in a minimum of Two measurements between each pair
6. Horizontal girders
three bays of longitudinal girder stiffeners
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Transverse Watertight and Swash Bulkheads Table 5.8.4.4(2)d
– Transverse band within 25 mm of
welded connection to inner
5-point pattern between stiffeners over
1. Upper and lower stool, where fitted bottom/deck plating
one metre length
– Transverse band within 25 mm of
welded connection to shelf plate
2. Deckhead and bottom strakes, and 5-point pattern between stiffeners over
three locations: approximately 1/4,
strakes in way of horizontal stringers one metre length
1/2 and 3/4 width of tank
middle location
5-point pattern over about one square
4. Strakes in corrugated bulkheads centre of panel and at flange of
metre of plating
fabricated connection
between bracket connections (two
5. Stiffeners Minimum of three typical stiffeners
bracket connection and one at centre of
span). For flange, single measurements
at each bracket toe and at centre of span
6. Brackets 5-point pattern over area of bracket
bottom of tank
All stringers with measurements at
7. Horizontal stringers area, plus single measurements near
bracket toes and on flanges
For web, 5 point pattern over about 1
Measurements at toe of bracket and at
8. Deep webs and girders square metre. 3 measurements across
centre of span
face flat
(3) The Surveyor may further extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary.
thickness measurements according to Table 5.8.4.4(1) may be specially considered.
(6) In cases where two or three sections are to be measured, at least one is to include a ballast tank within
0.5L amidships.
(7) Thickness measurements may be carried out at the commencement of the special survey, or the
thickness measurement report prepared within 15 months before the due date of the special survey may be
taken as the thickness measurement report of the special survey.
(1) The minimum requirements for ballast tank testing are given in (3) of this paragraph and Table
5.8.4.5(1); the minimum requirements for cargo tank testing are given in (4) of this paragraph and Table
5.8.4.5(1). Cargo tank testing carried out by the shipank testing are given in (4) of this paragraph and Table
5.8.4.5(1). Carg provided the following conditions are complied with:
① a tank testing procedure has been submitted by the Owner and reviewed by CCS prior to the testing
being carried out;
② there is no record of leakage, distortion or substantial corrosion that would affect the structural
integrity of the tank;
③ the tank testing has been satisfactorily carried out within a special survey window not more than 3
months prior to the date of the survey on which the overall or close-up survey is completed;
④ the satisfactory results of the testing is recorded in the ship’s logbook;
⑤ the internal and external condition of the tanks and associated structure are found satisfactory by the
Surveyor at the time of the overall and close-up survey.
(4) Boundaries of cargo tanks are to be tested to the highest point that liquid will rise under service
conditions.
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(5) The testing of double bottom tanks and other spaces not designed for the carriage of liquid may be
omitted, provided a satisfactory internal examination together with an examination of the tank top is carried
out.
(6) Tanks may be pressure tested while the ship is afloat provided that their internal examination is also
carried out while the ship is afloat.
Minimum Requirements to Tank Testing at Special Survey of Chemical Tankers

Table 5.8.4.5(1)
Special Survey No.1 Special Survey No.2 and Subsequent
Age ≤ 5 Age > 5
1. All ballast tank boundaries. 1. All ballast tank boundaries.
2. Cargo tank boundaries facing ballast tanks, void spaces, 2. All cargo tank bulkheads
pipe tunnels, pump rooms or cofferdams
5.8.4.6 Chemical tankers over 10 years of age

(1) Selected steel cargo pipes outside cargo tanks and ballast pipes passing through cargo tanks are to be:
① thickness measured at random or selected pipe lengths to be opened for internal inspection;
② pressure tested to the maximum working pressure.
Special attention is to be given to cargo/slop discharge piping through ballast tanks and void spaces.
Section 9 SURVEYS OF MACHINERY

5.9.1.1 This Section applies to surveys of machinery installations for all self-propelled ships. However,
boilers and thermal oil heaters, screwshaft and tubeshaft as well as the machineries covered by Section 11
of this Chapter and PART FIVE of the Rules are excluded.
5.9.1.2 The purpose of surveys for machinery is to confirm that machinery installations are properly
maintained, in good and effective condition and fit for their intended purposes. Surveys for machinery are
normally to be carried out in conjunction with corresponding hull surveys.
5.9.1.3 The owner and manager of the ship are to make appropriate preparations for different types of
surveys in advance, including cleaning and illumination of spaces, providing safe access to survey items,
safety facilities, and sufficient information, instructions, diagrams and lists as necessary.
or service.

5.9.2.1 The relevant requirements for interval of annual surveys are given in Section 2 of this Chapter.
5.9.2.2 The purpose of annual surveys is to confirm that the general condition of machinery installations
in question is properly maintained since last survey and is fit for their intended purposes.
(1) Confirming that the machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and
fittings are installed and protected so as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard
being given to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards.
(2) Confirming that the normal operation of the propulsion machinery can be sustained or restored even
though one of the essential auxiliaries becomes inoperative.
(3) Confirming that means are provided so that the machinery can be brought into operation from the dead
ship condition without external aid.
(4) Carrying out a general examination of the machinery, the boilers, all steam, hydraulic, pneumatic and
other systems and their associated fittings to see whether they are being properly maintained and with
particular attention to the fire and explosion hazards.
(5) Examining and testing the operation of main and auxiliary steering arrangements, including their
associated equipment and control systems.
(6) Confirming that the various alarms required for hydraulic power-operated, electric and electro-hydraulic
steering gears are operating satisfactorily and that the re-charging arrangements for hydraulic
power-operated steering gears are being maintained.
(7) Examining the means for the operation of the main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion
and the safety of the ship, including, when applicable, the means of remotely controlling the propulsion
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machinery from the navigating bridge and the arrangements to operate the main and other machinery from
a machinery control room.
(8) Confirming the operation of the ventilation for the machinery spaces.
(9) Examining the arrangements for periodically unattended machinery spaces and, in particular, the
random testing of alarm, automatic and shutdown functions.
(10) Confirming, as far as practicable, that no changes have been made in the structural fire protection,
examining any manual and automatic fire doors and proving their operation, testing the means of closing
the main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems and testing the means of stopping power ventilation
systems from outside the space served.
(11) Confirming that the means of escape from accommodation, machinery and other spaces are
satisfactory.
(12) Examining visually the condition of any expansion joints in seawater systems.
(13) Confirming that no unapproved changes have been made to the structures of machinery spaces and
boiler spaces.
(14) Confirming that doors in machinery spaces and boiler spaces are in a good working condition, and
escape routes are free from obstruction.
(15) Confirming that maintenance of main propulsion plant including main propulsion machinery, gear
units and shafting systems is in accordance with the Rules and that they are in a good working condition.
(16) Confirming that pump and piping systems associated with the main propulsion system are maintained
in a good working condition.
(17) Confirming that generator prime mover and other auxiliary machinery and associated pump and piping
systems are in a good working condition.
(18) Confirming that essential safety and protective devices including safety valves of boilers, exhaust
boilers, economizers, steam heated steam generators, boilers used not for propulsion services having a
working pressure exceeding 0.35 MPa and a heating surface exceeding 4.5 m2, thermal oil and hot water
units, relief valves of pressure vessels having a working pressure exceeding 0.7 MPa, safety devices and
emergency cut-off devices for oil supply and burning units, etc. are in a good working condition, and that
safety means for all moving parts and hot surfaces are in a good working condition and effective.
(19) Examining the bilge pumping systems and bilge wells, including operation of pumps, extended
spindles and level alarms, in machinery spaces and boiler spaces as far as practicable; operational testing of
emergency bilge pumping systems in machinery spaces of passenger ships for confirming their good
working condition.
(20) Confirming that initial starter is effective.
(21) Confirming that the means of communication between the navigation bridge and machinery spaces,
steering gear compartment and where fitted, emergency steering positions are operating satisfactorily.
(22) Confirming that voyage repairs made by crew are satisfactory.
(23) Confirming that recommendations and remaining items from previous surveys have been dealt with in
accordance with related requirements.
5.9.2.4 Additional items for oil tankers
(1) In addition to 5.9.2.3, the following items are also to be examined:
① confirming that no potential sources of ignition such as loose gear, excessive products in the bilges,
excessive vapours, combustible materials, etc., are present in the cargo pump room and that access
ladders are in good condition;
② confirming that cargo pump rooms and all pump room bulkheads have no signs of leakage and, in
particular, paying attention to the sealing arrangements of all penetrations in these bulkheads;
③ confirming that ventilation system of cargo pump rooms and pump rooms including ducting,
dampers and flame screens and their control devices outside cargo pump rooms and pump rooms are
in good condition;
④ examination of all piping systems in cargo pump rooms and pump rooms, in so far as practicable
and confirming that they are in good condition;
⑤ confirming in so far as practicable, that shaft glands of cargo, bilge, ballast and stripping pumps, and
remote operating and shutoff devices of cargo pump room bilge system are in good condition, and
checking that the pump foundations are intact;
⑥ confirming that the fixed fire-fighting system for the cargo pump room is in good condition and that
all openings are capable of being closed quickly from outside;
⑦ confirming that fixed deck foam system is in good condition.
5.9.2.5 Additional survey requirements for ships having inert gas system notation (IGS)
(1) For ships having an inert gas system (IGS), an examination and/or test of the following items is to be
carried out to confirm that the system is in a good working condition:
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① visual examination of all piping and venting pipes on decks and discharges in the shell plating in
cargo areas to confirm that there is no any sign of gas or effluent leakage;
② confirming the proper operation of both inert gas blowers;
③ confirming the proper operation of the scrubber-room ventilation system;
④ checking the deck water seal for automatic filling and draining;
⑤ examining the operation of all remotely operated or automatically controlled valves and, in
particular, the flue gas isolating valves;
⑥ observing a test of the interlocking feature of soot blowers;
⑦ observing that the gas pressure regulating valve automatically closes when the inert gas blowers are
secured;
⑧ checking/testing, as far as practicable, the following alarms and safety devices of the inert gas
system using simulated conditions where necessary:
a. high oxygen content of gas in the inert gas main;
b. low gas pressure in the inert gas main;
c. low pressure in the supply to the deck water seal;
d. high temperature of gas in the inert gas main;
e. low water pressure or low water-flow rate;
f. accuracy of portable and fixed oxygen-measuring equipment by means of calibration gas;
g. high water level in the scrubber;
h. failure of the inert gas blowers;
i. failure of the power supply to the automatic control system for the gas regulating valve and to the
instrumentation of continuous indication and permanent recording of pressure and oxygen
content in the inert gas main;
j. high pressure of gas in the inert gas main;
⑨ checking the proper operation of the inert gas system.
5.9.2.6 Additional survey requirements for ships having class notations of machinery control and
automation
(1) For ships having class notations of machinery control and automation, a general examination or
performance test of the following items is to be carried out, in so far as practicable, to confirm that they are
in a good working condition:
① function test of alarm indicators;
② checking functions of control systems of main and auxiliary engines:
a. automatic control of main engines;
b. automatic control of main and auxiliary boilers;
c. automatic start and control of emergency generators;
d. automatic start or change-over of standby pumps for essential pumps serving main engines;
e. performance test of engine room bilge level detection and alarm system and of start of pumps;
③ communication and extended alarm between the navigating bridge and engineers’ accommodation;
④ checking functions of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems;
⑤ performance test of repaired items of automatic and remote control systems of other essential
machineries;
⑥ examining the machinery records to check the performance of the control system throughout the
period since the last survey and to establish if there has been any abnormal functioning or failures
and what corrective measures had been taken to preclude their recurrence.
5.9.2.7 For ships having class notations for other machinery installations, e.g. SCM, ECM, a general
survey is to be carried out in accordance with respective requirements in the Rules to confirm that such
installations are in good working condition and effective.
5.9.2.8 Examining, where applicable, the alternative design and arrangements for machinery or electrical
installations, or fire safety, in accordance with the test, inspection and maintenance requirements, if any,
specified in the approved documentation.

5.9.3.1 The relevant requirements for interval of intermediate surveys are given in Section 2 of this
Chapter.
(1) In addition to the applicable requirements for annual surveys, the following items are to be added:
① prime movers of driving generators are to be operationally tested under working conditions to verify
that they are in a good working condition;
② sea chests and overboard discharge valves in machinery and boiler spaces are to be inspected;
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③ a general examination of windlass and a partial load test by slipping and hauling anchors are to be
carried out.

5.9.4.1 The relevant requirements for interval of special surveys are given in Section 2 of this Chapter.
5.9.4.2 Conditions for survey
(1) The owner is to provide the necessary conditions and safety facilities for the survey, e.g. disassembling
or opening and cleaning, safe access to and illumination for survey items.
(2) Special surveys are to include examinations, tests, and checks of sufficient extent to ensure that the
machinery installations are properly maintained and are fit for the intended purpose for the new period of
class of 5 years.
5.9.4.3 Survey and test items for all ships
(1) The items in 5.9.3.2 of this Chapter applicable to the ship.
(2) The items in 5.11.2.1 of this Chapter applicable to the ship. However, a docking survey is considered to
coincide with the special survey when carried out within 15 months prior to the due date of the special
survey.
(3) All shafts (excluding screwshaft, tubeshaft, directional propeller and water jet propulsion arrangements)
and bearings of the main propulsion system are to be examined. The lower half of the bearings need not be
exposed if alignment and wear are found in order.
(4) All gear units are to be opened up and their pinions and wheels, shafts, bearings, thrust bearings and
lubricating system examined. Conventional gear units 1,120 kW and below and all epicyclic gear units
need not be opened up provided that satisfactory operating records are provided by the owner.
(5) Auxiliary engines including air compressors, filters, oily water separator, intercoolers and safety devices
are to be examined.
(6) All pumps and associated parts serving the propulsion machinery are to be opened up and examined.
(7) Steering arrangements together with the main and auxiliary steering gears are to be examined, and a
hydrostatic check of the steering system to the relief valve setting is to be conducted.
(8) Examination of anchor windlass, including operational check, check of the brake and foundation, and
testing of safety devices.
(9) Foundation bolts and gaskets of main and auxiliary engines, gearboxes as well as thruster and
intermediate shaft pedestals are to be examined.
(10) All heat exchangers (including intercoolers) and pressure vessels with working pressures of 0.7 MPa
and over together with associated attachments and valves are to be opened up and examined and where
corrosion or damage is found, pressure tested to determine the working pressure. Their relief valves are to
be checked in service conditions. Where it is difficult to open up certain small heat exchangers or pressure
vessels with working pressures of 0.7 MPa and over, an alternative hydraulic test to 1.25 times the working
pressure may be accepted.
(11) Valves, cocks and strainers of bilge system together with pipelines are to be tested in service
conditions.
(12) Connection and blanking arrangements of fuel oil, lubricating oil, cooling water, feed water and ballast
systems are to be examined or tested and if necessary opened up for examination.
(13) Fuel oil tanks constructed not forming part of hull structure are to be examined and if deemed
necessary by the Surveyor, to be pressure tested. If fuel oil tanks are found satisfactory during the external
examination, the internal examination of such tanks may be exempted for ships less than 10 years of age.
5.9.4.4 Additional survey requirements for ships having class notations of machinery control and
automation
(1) In addition to 5.9.2.7, a general examination of the following items is to be carried out to confirm that
they are in a good working condition.
① Simulated performance test of automated system of main propulsion machinery:
a. main control system (including automatic control of start, operation, stopping and reversing of
main propulsion machinery, remote control of engine room centralized control room and
navigating bridge);
b. control system changeover and communication;
c. safety system;
d. alarm system;
e. overriding control system;
f. automatic start of standby machinery;
g. confirming changeover to manual control in case of failure of remote control system;
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h. function test of control, safety and alarm systems when power (electrical, hydraulic or
pneumatic) is restored after a power failure.
② Simulated performance test of automated system of boilers:
a. safety system for burning (including automatically stopping fuel supply pump, automatically
starting and stopping feed pump, scavenging, automatically controlling temperature);
b. monitoring and alarm systems;
c. manual control.
③ Automatic controls and alarms of generating system and power plant (including automatic start,
switch-in, parallel operation, load distribution and shutoff of standby generating sets) are to be
examined.
④ Simulated performance test of other essential machinery:
a. performance test of control, safety and alarm systems (including alarm indicators, displays) are
to be carried out so far as is practicable;
b. components (elements, valves, actuators, instruments) of automatic and remote control systems
are to be visually examined and if necessary, opened up for examination and test.
⑤ Remote operation test of suction valves and discharge valves below waterline.
⑥ Checking records of fault recorder and reviewing log book entries regarding automatic and remote
control equipment to confirm operational reliability of all systems.
5.9.4.5 Additional survey requirements for ships having the class notation of inert gas system (IGS)
(1) For ships having the class notation of inert gas system (IGS), the following items are to be examined
and/or tested to confirm that they are in a good working condition:
① inert gas generator and scrubber are to be opened up if there is any sign of gas or effluent leakage;
② inert gas piping and stop valve together with interlocking feature of soot blowers are to be
disassembled and examined if there is any abnormality;
③ deck water seal and non-return valve are to be opened up;
④ water cooling system including discharge pipe and scrubber overboard discharge pipe are to be
examined, and valves are to be disassembled and examined;
⑤ function test of all automatic closing appliances and alarm systems;
⑥ examining the integrity of the system under working condition;
⑦ at the request of the owner and upon approval by CCS Headquarters, a system of continuous
surveys may be undertaken whereby the special survey requirements are carried out in regular
rotation, i.e. every mechanical item of the inert gas system is to be opened up and examined, so far
as practicable, at the specified interval (normally five (5) years). The interval between consecutive
examinations of each item is not to exceed five (5) years. Surveys are to be arranged annually for
about a fifth of all items. If any defect is found during the survey, related components and parts are
to be opened up and examined. Such defects are to be dealt with to the satisfaction of the Surveyor;
⑧ examining the whole system under working condition.
5.9.4.6 Diesel engines
(1) For diesel engines, the following parts (if fitted) are to be disassembled/opened up for examination.
① Cylinder liners, cylinder covers, valves and their transmitting gear, pistons, piston rods, crossheads,
guides, connecting rods, crankshaft and all bearings, crankcases, bedplates, frames and entablatures,
crankcase door fastenings and explosion relief devices, scavenger relief devices, scavenging pump
or blowers, superchargers and their associated coolers, fuel pumps and fittings, camshafts and their
transmitting gear together with balance weights, torsional vibration dampers or detuners, flexible
couplings, clutches, reverse gears, attached pumps and cooling arrangements.
② Selected portion of pipes in the starting air system is to be removed for internal examination and
acoustic test. If lube oil accumulation is found, in addition to steam blowing, the portions of pipes
adjacent to main starting valve and air discharge from compressor are to be removed for
examination.
③ Test of engine operation and test of initial starting arrangement.
④ The survey of diesel engines with bores 300 mm or below may be carried out according to the
manufacturer’s scheduled maintenance program, provided the engines are maintained under the
program. The records of the program, including lubrication servicing, are to be made available to
the Surveyor. Periodical overhauls, required by the manufacturer’s scheduled maintenance program,
are to be witnessed by the Surveyor.
5.9.4.7 Gas turbines
(1) For gas turbines, the following parts are to be opened out for examination.
① Impellers or blading, rotors and casings of the air compressors, combustion chambers, intercoolers,
gas and air piping, starting and reversing arrangements.
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② Gas turbines may be opened and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. The owner is to submit for approval maintenance schedules for each type of gas
turbine in service, specifying proposed intervals for combustion checks, hot-gas-path examinations
and other items.
③ For units in continuous service, at least one hot-gas-path examination is to be scheduled each survey
period (normally five (5) years) and is to include an examination of turbine rotors, fixed blading
(nozzle ring), combustors, inlet casings, exhaust casing, air control valves and protective apparatus.
Other parts and associated equipment, if any obvious change has been made to them as shown in
comparison with previous records available, are to be opened up for examination.
④ Opening of compressor sections is to be scheduled in conjunction with other items, provided that
examination of the blades visible from the inlet plenum during the hot-gas-path examination reveals
no evidence of defects.
⑤ The required examinations of auxiliary gas turbine units, at least once each period (normally five
years), are to be based on manufacturer's recommendations, as appropriate for the actual operating
hours and conditions, together with an operation test including protective apparatus.
⑥ Where units are arranged such that the unit is removed from the ship and dismantled at another
facility, the internal examination may be carried out at the facility. The reinstallation is to be carried
out to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.
⑦ Upon reassembly/reinstallation, all fuel lines, lube oil piping, the unit itself and exhaust system are
to be checked under full speed operational conditions for leakage. All shielding and fuel oil double
wall piping is to be examined.
⑧ Cylinders, pistons, end covers, valves and valve gear, pumps and fittings, synchronizing and control
gear, cooling system, explosion relief devices including bypass arrangements of free piston gas
generators are to be opened out and examined.
⑨ Air compressors including rotors and casings, combustion chambers, burners, intercoolers, heat
exchangers, gas and air piping of gas turbines are to be opened out and examined.
5.9.4.8 Steam turbines
(1) For main and auxiliary steam turbines, the following parts are to be opened out for examination.
① Rotor with blading and shrouding and bearings.
② Nozzles, stationary blading, interstage packing and gland seals with oil barriers.
③ Bleed controls and foundation expansion arrangements.
④ Throttle valves are to be operationally tested and opened as deemed necessary.
⑤ In general, lifting of the main propulsion turbine casing may be waived for new-installed ones within
the 5-years period of the special survey No.1, provided the turbines are of a well known type and
fitted with rotor position indicators and vibration indicators of an approved type, as well as steam
pressure measuring equipment at appropriate locations in the steam flow path. Rotor bearings, thrust
bearings and the flexible coupling are to be opened and examined. The low pressure turbine exhaust
trunk is to be opened for examination of the last row of low pressure and astern wheels. Turbine
operating records are to be reviewed. The arrangements for changeover in case of emergency
operation of the plant are to be readily available. The turbines are to be operationally tested.
⑥ Turbine casings are to be lifted for confirming the effectiveness of the maintenance arrangement at
special survey No.2 and subsequent special surveys. However, the lifting of main propulsion turbine
casings may be waived at special survey No.3 and subsequent special surveys, provided that:
a. an approved preventative maintenance arrangement has been established, including vibration
monitoring, lubricating oil analysis and rotor position checks;
b. the rotor journal bearings, thrust bearings and flexible couplings are opened up for examination,
the low-pressure turbine exhaust trunk is opened for examination of the last row of low pressure
and astern wheels;
c. the turbine operating records are reviewed and all considered satisfactory by the Surveyor, at
least in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations;
d. the turbines are to be operationally tested.
5.9.4.9 As part of the Special Survey of Machinery, a dock trial is to be carried out to attending Surveyors’
satisfaction to confirm satisfactory operation of main and auxiliary machinery. If significant repairs are
carried out to main or auxiliary machinery or steering gear, consideration should be given to a sea trial to
attending Surveyors’ satisfaction.
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Section 10 SURVEYS OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

5.10.1.1 This Section applies to surveys of electrical installations for all ships.

5.10.2.1 The relevant requirements for interval of annual surveys are given in Section 2 of this Chapter.
5.10.2.2 Survey items
(1) Confirming that means of communication between the navigation bridge and steering gear compartment
and the means of indicating the angular position of the rudder are operating satisfactorily.
(2) Confirming that with ships having emergency steering position there are means of relaying heading
information and, when appropriate, supplying visual compass readings to the emergency steering position;
(3) Confirming that the engine room telegraph, the second means of communication between the navigation
bridge and the machinery spaces and the means of communication with any other positions from which the
engines are controlled are operating satisfactorily.
(4) Confirming that the engineer’s alarm is clearly audible in the engineer’s accommodation.
(5) Examining, as far as practicable, visually and in operation, the electrical installations, including the
main source of power, main and emergency lighting systems and cables.
(6) Satisfactory operation of main power source, emergency power source including its starting device and
emergency power supply of the equipment essential to ship safety is to be tested. Where these power
sources are provided with automatic power supply, the test is to be carried out in automatic mode.
(7) Examining, in general, that the precautions provided against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical
origin are being maintained, e.g. bonding straps for the control of static electricity and earthing
arrangements are to be examined where fitted.
(8) Electric propulsion plant, position-keeping mooring and auxiliary propulsion plant as well as controls
are to be tested.
(9) Confirming that generators, motors driving essential machineries together with controls are in normal
working condition.
(10) Failure indicators and alarms associated with electrical equipment essential to safety of ship are to be
examined and tested.
(11) Confirming voyage repairs made by crew.
(12) Confirming that no potential sources of fire exist in dangerous spaces, and that all electrical equipment
in dangerous zones is suitable for such locations, is in good condition and is being properly maintained.
(13) For oil tankers, electrical installations, cables, controls, explosion-proof equipment and appliances in
cargo oil pump rooms and spaces above and adjacent to cargo area are to be examined to verify that there
are no improperly installed or unapproved equipment and dead end wiring, etc.
5.10.3.1 The relevant requirements for interval of intermediate surveys are given in Section 2 of this
Chapter.
5.10.3.2 Survey items
(1) The items in 5.10.2.2 of this Section applicable to the ship.
(2) Generators are to be operationally tested under working conditions to verify that they are in a good
working condition.
(3) Electrical equipment in dangerous zones or circuits passing through dangerous zones are to be
examined to verify that there are no dangers, defects, improperly installed or unapproved equipment and
dead end wiring, etc.
(4) Insulation resistance of electrical circuits in dangerous zones (such as cargo pump rooms and spaces
adjacent to cargo tanks) is to be tested, but in cases where a proper record of testing is maintained,
consideration should be given to accepting recent readings.
5.10.4.1 The relevant requirements for interval of special surveys are given in Section 2 of this Chapter.
5.10.4.2 Conditions for survey: The owner is to provide the necessary conditions and safety facilities for
the survey, e.g. disassembling or opening and cleaning, safe access to and illumination for survey items.
5.10.4.3 Survey and test items
(1) The items in 5.10.3.2 of this Section applicable to the ship.
(2) The items in 5.11.2.1 of this Chapter applicable to the ship. However, a docking survey is considered to
coincide with the special survey when carried out within 15 months prior to the due date of the special
survey.
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(3) Insulation resistance of electrical equipment and circuits are to be tested.

(4) The fittings on the main and emergency switchboard, section boards and distribution boards are to be
examined and over-current protective devices and fuses inspected to verify that they provide suitable
protection for their respective circuits.
(5) Air circuit breakers of generators are to be tested to verify satisfactory operation and delay of protective
devices.
(6) All cables are to be examined to verify that there are no loosening clamps and casings.
(7) Motors and their auxiliary control and operating mechanisms for essential services are to be examined
and if considered necessary, to be operated under working conditions. All generators and steering motors
are to be examined and tested under working conditions and if considered necessary, a full-load test may be
carried out simultaneously.
(8) Where transformers of essential power supply are of wet type, the owner is to submit the liquid sample
to an authoritative institution for testing its breakdown voltage, acidity and moisture. The report of test
results is to be submitted to the Surveyor.
(9) Navigation lights are to be tested under working condition to verify correct indication and alarm on
failure of power supply or of the lights.
(10) Emergency power source together with its automatic device and auxiliary power source are to be
tested.
(11) Emergency lighting, temporary emergency lighting, supplementary emergency lighting, general alarm
and public address system are to be tested in so far as practicable.
(12) For electrically propelled ships, the propulsion motors, generators, cables and all ancillary equipment
and controls are to be examined and insulation resistance measured.
Section 11 SURVEYS OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHIP’S BOTTOM AND RELATED ITEMS

5.11.1.1 Examinations of the outside of the ship’s bottom and related items can be carried out with the
ship in dry dock or on a slipway. Alternate examination may be carried out while the ship is afloat as an
in-water survey, subject to provisions of 5.2.3 in Section 2 of this Chapter.
5.11.1.2 The interval between examinations of the outside of the ship's bottom and related items is to be
in compliance with the provisions given in Section 2 of this Chapter.
or service.
5.11.2 Scope of survey of the outside of the ship’s bottom

(1) When a ship is in dry dock or on a slipway, it is to be placed on blocks of sufficient height and with the
necessary staging to permit the examination of elements such as shell plating including bottom and bow
plating, stern frame and rudder, sea chests and valves, propeller, etc.
(2) The shell plating is to be examined for excessive corrosion, or deterioration due to chafing or contact
with the ground and for any undue unfairness or buckling. Special attention is to be paid to the connection
between the bilge strakes and the bilge keels. Important plate unfairness or other deterioration which do not
necessitate immediate repairs is to be recorded.
(3) Sea chests and their gratings, sea connections and overboard discharge valves and cocks and their
fastenings to the hull or sea chests are to be examined.
(4) Visible parts of rudder, rudder pintles, rudder shafts and couplings and stern frame are to be examined.
If considered necessary by the Surveyor, the rudder is to be lifted or the inspection plates removed for the
examination of pintles. The clearance in the rudder bearings is to be ascertained and recorded. Limiting
values for rudder bearing wear clearance are given in Appendix 4 of this Chapter. Where practicable,
pressure test of the rudder may be required as deemed necessary by the Surveyor.
(5) Visible parts of propeller and stern bush are to be examined. The clearance in the stern bush and the
efficiency of the oil gland, if fitted, are to be ascertained and recorded. For controllable pitch propellers, the
Surveyor is to be satisfied with the fastenings and tightness of hub and blade sealing. Dismantling need not
to be carried out unless considered necessary by the Surveyor.
(6) Visible parts of side thrusters are to be examined. Other propulsion systems which also have
manoeuvring characteristics (such as directional propellers, vertical axis propellers, water jet units) are to
be examined externally with focus on the condition of gear housing, propeller blades, bolt locking and
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other fastening arrangements. Sealing arrangement of propeller blades, propeller shaft and steering column
is to be verified.
5.11.3 In-water surveys

(1) For the ships with In-Water Survey class notation, the in-water survey may be carried out to examine
the underwater portions of the hull and machinery in addition to the provisions of 5.2.3. Specific
requirements for in-water surveys are given in Chapter 12 of PART EIGHT of the Rules.
(2) At the request of the owner and under particular ambient conditions, CCS may agree to carry out the
in-water survey to the ships without In-Water Survey class notation to replace the docking survey as
described in 5.11.2 of this Section.
5.11.3.2 Conditions for in-water surveys
(1) In principle, there are to be no overdue repair items for the underwater portions of shell plating, rudder,
propeller and propeller shaft, unless considered by CCS that such repairs are practicable when the ship is
afloat.
(2) The in-water survey is to be carried out with the ship in sheltered water and preferably with weak tidal
streams and currents. The in-water visibility and the cleanliness of the hull below the waterline is to be
clear enough to permit a meaningful examination which allows the surveyor and diver to determine the
condition of the plating, appendages and the welding. CCS is to be satisfied with the methods of orientation
of the divers on the plating, which should make use where necessary of permanent markings on the plating
at selected points.
(3) The equipment and procedure for observing and reporting the survey are to be discussed with the parties
involved prior to the in-water survey, and suitable time is to be allowed to permit the diving company to
test all equipment beforehand.
(4) The in-water survey is to be carried out by one or more qualified divers under surveillance of a CCS
Surveyor. The divers are to be employed by a firm approved as a service supplier by CCS. A good two-way
communication between the Surveyor and divers is to be provided.
5.11.3.3 Scope of the survey and survey report
(1) The in-water survey is to provide the information normally obtained from a docking survey. The scope
of in-water survey is to be the same as the survey items listed in 5.11.2.1, so far as practicable. Special
consideration may be given to ascertaining rudder bearing clearances and stern bush clearances of oil stern
bearings based on a review of the operating history, on board testing and stern oil sample reports. These
considerations are to be included in the proposals for in-water survey which are to be submitted by the
owner or ship management company in advance of the survey so that satisfactory arrangements can be
agreed with CCS.
(2) Upon completion of an in-water survey, a detailed report together with a video tape and photos showing
main parts under survey are to be submitted by the diving firm to the Surveyor.
(3) If the in-water survey reveals any damage or deterioration that requires early attention, the Surveyor is
to require that the ship be dry-docked in order that a detailed survey can be undertaken and the necessary
repairs carried out.
Section 12 SURVEYS OF PROPELLER SHAFTS AND TUBE SHAFTS

5.12.1.1 This Section applies to surveys of propeller shafts and tube shafts of main propulsion
installation.
or service.
5.12.1.3 The surveys of propeller shafts and tube shafts include:
(1) normal surveys;
(2) modified surveys;
(3) partial surveys;
(4) surveys related to SCM notation.
5.12.2 Periods of normal surveys

5.12.2.1 Propeller shafts and tube shafts are to be sufficiently drawn to permit entire examination at the
following intervals according to their type, design and arrangement, unless alternative means are provided
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to assure the condition of the shaft. An extension of the propeller shafts and tube shafts survey not
exceeding three months beyond the due date may be granted in exceptional circumstances①. However, an
extension survey is to be carried out prior to such extension, in accordance with 5.12.8 of this Section.
(1) Where the propeller shafts and the tube shafts are fitted with continuous liners or equivalent systems, or
oil lubricated bearings and approved oil sealing glands, or made of corrosion resistant material, the interval
of survey is to be:
① single shafting arrangement: three (3) years;
② multi-shafting arrangements: four (4) years.
(2) The interval for drawing may be raised to five (5) years in any of the following three (3) cases:
① where the propeller is fitted to a keyed shaft taper the design details of which are approved, and a
non-destructive examination is made at each survey by an approved crack detection method (e.g.
magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspection) of the after end of the cylindrical part of the shaft
(from the after end of the liner, if any), and of about one third of the length of the taper from the
large end; or
② where the propeller is fitted to a solid flange coupling at the aft end of the shaft, the shaft and its
fittings are not exposed to corrosion, the design details are approved. Non-destructive examination
of the fillet radius of the aft propeller shaft flange by an approved crack detection method (e.g.
magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspection) may be required if the visual examination of the area
is not satisfactory; or
③ where the propeller is fitted keyless to the shaft taper, the shaft is protected from seawater, the
design details are approved, and a non-destructive examination is made at each survey by approved
crack-detection method (e.g. magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspection) of the forward part of
the aft shaft taper.
5.12.2.2 In all other cases, the interval of survey is to be 2.5 years (+/- 6 months).
5.12.3 Scope of normal surveys

5.12.3.1 The complete shaft is to be sufficiently drawn to permit entire examination. The following are to
be surveyed:
(1) propeller shaft and its aft end taper and if fitted, key and keyway;
(2) a non-destructive examination of the forward one third of the aft end taper and the keyway by an
approved crack detection method (e.g. magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspection);
(3) tube shaft;
(4) oil sealing glands and lubricating system;
(5) measurement of clearances of bearings.
5.12.3.2 For an oil lubricated propeller shaft, where the ship is assigned the SCM notation, the normal
survey may be carried out without drawing of the shaft, and the requirements of 5.12.6 are to be complied
with. If the Surveyor deems that the available information is not satisfactory or any doubt exists, the shaft is
to be sufficiently drawn to permit an entire examination.
5.12.4 Modified survey

5.12.4.1 Where the propeller is keyed on the shaft taper and suitable crack-prevention measures are taken,
or where the propeller is fitted to a solid flange coupling at the end of the shaft, or where the propeller is
fitted keyless to the shaft taper, the modified survey is accepted at alternate five (5) yearly (maximum)
surveys instead of the normal survey, provided that the clearances of the aft bearing are found in order and
the oil and the oil sealing arrangements have proved effective and that the following conditions are
satisfied:
(1) the shaft is to be fitted with oil lubricated bearings and approved oil sealing glands;
(2) the shaft and its fittings are not exposed to corrosion; and
(3) new oil seals may be fitted without removal of the propeller (except in the case of keyed propeller), and
design details are approved.
5.12.4.2 The modified survey consists of:
(1) drawing the shaft to expose the aft bearing contact area of the shaft;
(2) examining the forward bearing as far as possible and all accessible parts of the shaft including the
propeller connection to the shaft;
(3) for keyed propellers, performing a non-destructive examination by an approved crack-detection method
(e.g. magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspection) of about one third of the length of the taper from the big
end, for which dismantling of the propeller will be required; and
① As defined in 2.1.3.1(28) of Chapter 2 of this PART.
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(4) for keyless propellers, performing a visual examination to confirm the good condition of the sealing
arrangements.
5.12.4.3 Where a lubricating oil analysis is carried out regularly at intervals not exceeding 6 months, and
the oil consumption and bearing temperature are recorded and considered to be within permissible limits,
drawing of the shaft as described in 5.12.4.2(1) may not be required.
The documentation on lubricating oil analysis is to be available on board. Each analysis is to include the
following minimum parameters for oil samples taken under service conditions:
(1) water content;
(2) chloride content;
(3) content of bearing metal particles; and
(4) oil aging (resistance to oxidation).
5.12.5 Partial survey

5.12.5.1 For shafts where the modified survey is applicable, consideration may be given, upon application
by the owner, to a prolongation of the interval between normal surveys, provided a partial survey as
specified in 5.12.5.2 is performed. In no case is the interval between normal surveys to exceed 1.5 times the
interval as specified in 5.12.2.
5.12.5.2 The partial survey consists of
(1) checking the oil sealing glands and the clearance of the bearings to assess whether the clearance will be
within permissible limits in the next survey period;
(2) for keyed propellers, the propeller is to be dismantled to expose the forward part of the taper and a
non-destructive examination by an approved crack-detection method (e.g. magnetic particle or dye
penetrant inspection) is to be performed.
5.12.6 Survey related to notation SCM

5.12.6.1 For ships which are assigned the notation SCM in accordance with Appendix 14 “Guidelines for
Screwshaft Condition Monitoring System” of this Chapter, if they are found satisfactory at a survey of the
items specified in 5.12.6.2, 5.12.6.3 and 5.12.6.4, the interval of drawing the shaft for examination as
specified in 5.12.3.1 for the normal survey may be extended to a maximum period not exceeding 15 years.
5.12.6.2 Notwithstanding the notation SCM, the interval between normal surveys is to comply with
5.12.2.
5.12.6.3 For oil-lubricated propeller shafts, the shaft condition monitoring (SCM) is to be verified during
each annual survey of the ship, covering:
(1) onboard condition monitoring records, including lubricating oil consumption records, lubricating oil
operating temperature records, propeller shaft condition records, etc.;
(2) confirmation that lubricating oil samples have been submitted to an approved analysis organization at
least once every 6 months for analysis and test of water content, chloride content, content of bearing metal
particles and oil aging (resistance to oxidation);
(3) verification that analysis and test records of the analysis organization together with a conclusion on the
condition and suitability of the oil are kept on board;
(4) verification of an oil analysis report from the last 6 months.
5.12.6.4 For water-lubricated propeller shafts, the shaft condition monitoring (SCM) is to be verified
during each annual survey of the ship, covering:
(1) propeller shaft condition records, including alarm records, examination and maintenance records,
lubricating water sampling/testing records and closed cycle lubricating water consumption records (if
applicable);
(2) confirmation that lubricating water samples have been submitted to a laboratory analysis organization
complying with international standards (e.g. ISO17025) or accepted by CCS complying with equivalent
standards at least once every 6 months for analysis and test of the samples according to the testing
technology and the allowable ranges of sample analysis criteria provided by the manufacturer, the water
quality parameters include:
① size and proportion of suspended particles;
② chloride content, bearing material and metal particles content (closed cycle water system).
(3) verification that water quality analysis report issued by the analysis organization, together with a
qualification certificate of the organization and a conclusion on the condition and suitability of the water,
are kept on board; the Surveyor is to verify a water quality analysis report from the last 6 months;
(4) examination and confirmation that the lubricating water supply system (including pumping and water
filters/separators), alarm system and shaft starting interlock are in normal condition.
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5.12.6.5 In addition to the items of 5.12.6.3 or 5.12.6.4 above, the following are to be confirmed for all
shafts during the normal survey specified in 5.12.2:
(1) weardown of the bearings;
(2) effectiveness of shaft glands.
5.12.6.6 For shafts with keyed propeller attachment, the propeller is to be removed during the period of
the normal survey specified in 5.12.2 for non-destructive examination by an approved crack-detection
method (e.g. magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspection) of exposed portions of key, keyway and
propeller shaft.
5.12.7 Surveys of other propulsion arrangements

5.12.7.1 An operational test is to be carried out to the controllable pitch propellers to detect leakage. The
controllable pitch propellers are to be dismantled for examining the working parts and control gear when
considered necessary.
5.12.7.2 Azimuth propulsion arrangements (Z propulsion arrangement, Duck propulsion arrangement,
REX propulsion arrangement and steering oar arrangement) are to be dismantled for examining propeller,
shafts, gearing and control gear.
5.12.7.3 Water jet propulsion arrangements are to be dismantled for examining impeller, casing, shaft,
shaft seal, shaft bearing, inlet and outlet channels, steering nozzles, reversion units and control gear.
5.12.8 Survey for extension of survey interval

5.12.8.1 The following are to be carried out with respect to an application for extension of interval
between propeller shaft and tube shaft surveys:
(1) check of the ship’s records to confirm the shafting is in normal working condition and for oil lubricated
bearings, additional check of lubricating oil consumption records of the propeller shaft or tube shaft to
confirm the lubricating oil consumption is in normal condition. For closed cycle water-lubricated bearings,
additional check of lubricating water consumption records to confirm the lubricating water consumption is
in normal condition;
(2) an external examination of the inboard portions and fittings (including shaft glands) of the propeller
shaft or tube shaft;
(3) examining in so far as practicable, the bearing wear, and check of overhaul records of screwshaft as
well as the last measurement record of screwshaft to confirm the bearing wear condition of the propeller
shaft or tube shaft will not exceed the permissible extent within the extension granted;
(4) for oil lubricated bearings, additionally confirming the bearing lubricating oil condition of the propeller
shaft or tube shaft. Where any doubt exists regarding the lubricating oil condition, the lubricating oil
sampling analysis may be required to confirm the actual condition of the lubricating oil.
Section 13 BOILER SURVEYS

5.13.1.1 This Section applies to surveys of the ship’s main boilers, auxiliary boilers for essential services,
superheaters, steam heated steam generators, economizers, thermal oil and hot water units, boilers for
non-essential services having working pressure exceeding 0.35 MPa and a heating surface exceeding 4.5
m2 and steam pipes.
or service.
5.13.1.3 Definitions
(1) Main boilers are boilers supplying steam for main propulsion engines.
(2) Auxiliary boilers for essential services (including exhaust boilers, economizers and steam heated steam
generators) are boilers supplying steam for auxiliary machineries essential for the safety or the operation of
the ship at sea, but not for main propulsion engines.
(3) Auxiliary boilers for nonessential services are boilers supplying steam not exclusively for the safety or
the operation of the ship at sea.
(4) Exhaust gas heated economizers are forced-circulation exhaust gas heat exchangers not capable of
directly supplying steam, and requiring fired boilers as steam storage for supplying steam.
(5) Exhaust gas boilers are exhaust gas heat exchangers capable of directly supplying steam or
forced-circulation exhaust gas heat exchangers. The latter, which is not capable of directly supplying steam,
supplies steam by means of its steam reservoir.
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(6) Thermal oil units are heaters which heat organic liquid (thermal oil) by fuel oil, exhaust gas or
electricity, and in which the temperature of the heated organic liquid is constantly kept below its boiling
temperature at atmospheric pressure.
(7) Hot water units are heaters which heat water by fuel oil, exhaust gas or electricity, and in which the
temperature of the heated water is constantly kept below its boiling temperature at atmospheric pressure.
5.13.2 Interval of surveys

5.13.2.1 Main boilers
(1) For all main boilers up to 10 years of age, a minimum of two internal inspections is to be carried out
during each 5-year special periodical survey period. In all cases, the interval between any two such
inspections is not to exceed 36 months.
(2) Water tube boilers over 10 years of age used for main propulsion:
① for ships fitted with 2 or more water tube boilers, a minimum of two internal inspections is to be
carried out during each 5-year special periodical survey period. In all cases, the interval between any
two such inspections is not to exceed 36 months;
② for ships fitted with one water tube boiler, an internal inspection is to be carried out annually.
(3) For water tube boilers over 10 years of age, an internal inspection is to be carried out annually.
5.13.2.2 For auxiliary boilers for essential services, superheaters, thermal oil heaters, boilers for
non-essential services having working pressure exceeding 0.35 MPa and a heating surface exceeding 4.5
m2, a minimum of two internal inspections is to be carried out during each 5-year special periodical survey
period. In all cases, the interval between any two such inspections is not to exceed 36 months.
5.13.2.3 A general inspection of the outside of boilers is to be carried out annually in the course of the
annual survey of a ship.
5.13.2.4 Periods of steam pipe surveys
(1) Steam pipes over 76 mm external diameter where working temperature is not over 450℃, and copper
and copper alloy steam pipes over 76 mm external diameter are to be surveyed for the first time at the 10th
year from the date of fabrication (or installation) and thereafter at five-yearly intervals.
(2) Steam pipes over 76 mm external diameter where working temperature is over 450℃ are to be
surveyed for the first time at the 5th year from the date of fabrication (or installation) and thereafter at
five-yearly intervals.
5.13.3 Scope of surveys

5.13.3.1 The internal examination of steam boilers is to cover the following:
(1) at each survey, the boilers, superheaters, economizers, and steam heated steam generators are to be
examined internally on water-steam side and fire side, including drum, shell, tubes, stays and insulation;
(2) boiler mountings and safety valves are to be examined at each survey and opened out as considered
necessary by CCS;
(3) the adjustment of the safety valves is to be verified under steam during each boiler internal survey.
Boiler safety valve and its relieving gear (emergency cut-off device) are to be examined and tested to verify
satisfactory operation;
(4) for exhaust gas heated economizers and boilers, if steam cannot be raised at port, the safety valves may
be set by the chief engineer at sea, and the results recorded in the logbook for review by CCS;
(5) instrumentation and automatic equipment, and the thermal oil burning equipment and systems with
which they are associated, are to be examined and tested;
(6) pumps serving for forced-circulation boilers or economizers are to be opened out for examination;
(7) review of the following records since the last boiler survey is to be carried out as part of the survey:
① operation;
② maintenance;
③ repair history;
④ feedwater chemistry;
(8) when considered necessary by the Surveyor, any part may be tested by hydraulic pressure, measured for
thickness and/or detected for cracks;
(9) where an internal examination of a boiler cannot be directly carried out due to its structure, an
alternative hydraulic test with a pressure 1.25 times the working pressure may be accepted.
5.13.3.2 The external examination of boilers is to cover the following:
(1) external survey of boilers is to be carried out annually, within the window of the annual survey of a
ship;
(2) external survey of boilers includes test of safety and protective devices, and test of safety valve using its
relieving gear;
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(3) foundations, insulation, fittings, collision chocks, rolling stays, piping, combustion system, safety and
protective systems including relieving gear are to be examined for confirming that they are in a good
working condition;
(4) for exhaust gas heated economizers and boilers, the safety valves are to be tested by the chief engineer
at sea within the annual survey window. This test is to be recorded in the logbook for review by the
attending Surveyor.
5.13.3.3 The examination of exhaust gas heated economizers is to cover the following:
(1) in addition to the requirements for internal examination of exhaust gas heated economizers of the shell
type, all accessible welded joints are to be subjected to a visual examination for cracking;
(2) when necessary, nondestructive testing may be required for this purpose.
5.13.3.4 The survey of thermal oil units is to cover the following:
(1) a general examination of the main body and fittings of the units is to be carried out. The internal
examination may be dispensed with if no any sign of oil-caused internal corrosion is found;
(2) the internal examination by means of lifting is to be carried out so far as practicable, including
examination of pipes, pipe holders and hangers, to verify that no corrosion and friction-caused roughness
exists. Where heaters and fittings can not be lifted for internal examination, they are to be operationally
tested under working pressure to ensure their integrity;
(3) particular attention is to be paid to the integrity of burning system and safety device;
(4) foundations, insulation, fittings, collision chocks, rolling stays, piping, combustion system, safety and
protective systems together with emergency cut-off devices for combustion are to be examined for
confirming that they are in a good working condition;
(5) safety valves of pressure pumps are to be calibrated under working pressure.
5.13.4 Survey extensions

5.13.4.1 An extension of the internal examination of the boiler up to 3 months beyond the due date may
be granted in exceptional circumstances ① , where the following examinations and/or review are
satisfactorily carried out:
(1) external examination of the boiler;
(2) boiler safety valve relieving gear (easing gear) is to be examined and operationally tested;
(3) boiler protective devices operationally tested;
(4) review of the records of operation, maintenance, repair history and feedwater chemistry since the last
boiler survey.
5.13.5 Surveys of steam pipes

5.13.5.1 Scope of surveys
(1) A selected number of main steam pipes, also of auxiliary steam pipes, are to be removed for internal
examination and are to be hydraulically tested to 1.5 times the working pressure. If these selected pipes are
found satisfactory in all respects, the remainder need not be tested.
(2) Copper and copper ally steam pipes are to be hydraulically tested to 2 times the working pressure.
5.13.5.2 Where it is inconvenient to fulfill the requirements of 5.13.5.1(1) and (2) and at the request of
the owner, consideration may be given to postponement of the survey, either wholly or in part.
Section 14 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS OF SHIPS CONSTRUCTED NOT UNDER

THE SUPERVISION OF CCS

5.14.1.1 The initial classification surveys of ships constructed not under the supervision of CCS includes:
(1) initial classification surveys of ships which are under construction;
(2) initial classification surveys of ships after construction.
5.14.1.2 The initial classification surveys specified in this Section include surveys related to class
notations.
5.14.1.3 Whenever CCS is requested by an owner to accept the transfer of class for a ship and the losing
Society is the Society accepted by CCS, CCS is to immediately notify the owner in writing that:
(1) the relevant surveys specified in 5.14.3.1 are required to be satisfactorily completed for entry into class;
(2) for ships less than 15 years of age, an Interim Certificate of Class can be issued only after CCS has
completed:
① As defined in ②, ③ and ④ in 2.1.3.1(28) of Chapter 2 of this PART.
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① all overdue surveys; and

② all overdue recommendations/conditions of class previously issued against the ship as specified to
the owner by the losing Society;
(3) for ships 15 years of age and over, an Interim Certificate of Class can be issued only after confirmation
by CCS that the losing Society has completed:
① all overdue surveys; and
② all overdue recommendations/conditions of class previously issued against the ship;
(4) any outstanding recommendations/conditions of class are to be dealt with by their due dates;
(5) the principles given in items (1), (2) and (3) above apply to any additional recommendations/conditions
of class issued against the ship arising from surveys which were not included in the initial survey status
provided by the losing Society because the surveys were carried out in close proximity to the request for
transfer of class. Such additional recommendations/conditions of class if received after the issuance of the
Interim Certificate of Class by CCS and which are overdue are to be dealt with at the first port of call by
the relevant Society depending on the age of the ship;
(6) copies of the plans listed in this Section are to be provided to CCS as a prerequisite to obtaining a full
term Class Certificate.
5.14.1.4 If found satisfactory at the survey, load lines will be marked in accordance with Section 11,
Chapter 1 of PART TWO of the Rules.
5.14.2 Initial classification surveys of ships under construction

5.14.2.1 Initial classification surveys of ships which have been surveyed by the Societies accepted by
CCS
(1) All plans, calculations and other technical documents for construction (approved by the losing Society
according to their rules) are to be submitted to CCS for check. The construction of these ships may, in
general, continue in accordance with the approved plans.
(2) In addition to the normal items for newbuildings, the following items are to be checked (unless they
have been checked and relevant records made by the losing Society):
① the shipyard is to submit records of the checked or confirmed items for review;
② the Surveyor is to carry out an overall survey of the compartments, spaces and installations which
have been inspected and confirm that materials, scantlings, workmanship and arrangements are in
compliance with the approved plans;
③ the information on the attended inspections and tests of compartments is to be accepted when such
information is confirmed as authentic. When some of the compartments are to be tested again, e.g.
functional tests during sea trial and in particular the inspection and testing of cargo holds and ballast
tanks, the new tests are to be attended;
④ the records of NDTs are to be checked and if necessary, sampled. Any NDT is to comply with the
provisions of the Rules;
⑤ the materials (including forgings and castings) used for construction, and manufacturing and testing
of anchors and anchor chains are to meet the requirements of the accepted standards;
⑥ main propulsion machinery and essential auxiliaries are to be manufactured, installed and tested in
accordance with CCSs rules or the standards acceptable to CCS;
⑦ the anchors and anchor chains are to be inspected and certified in accordance with the CCS’ rules, if
they have not been delivered to the shipyard;
⑧ all outstanding recommendations are to be completed.
5.14.2.2 Initial classification surveys of ships which have been surveyed by other Societies
(1) All plans, calculations and other technical documents for construction are to be submitted to CCS for
examination and approval. Where any change is made in the originally approved plans as the result of the
examination, the construction is to be changed in accordance with the re-approved plans.
(2) In principle, the surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the same requirements as specified in
5.14.2.1 of this Section and if necessary, the completed items may be sampled.
5.14.3 Initial classification surveys of ships after construction

5.14.3.1 Initial classification surveys of ships which have been surveyed by the Societies accepted by
CCS
(1) Initial classification surveys of ships which have been certified by the Societies accepted by CCS:
① When applying for an initial classification survey, as the prerequisite for issuance of a long-term
classification certificate by CCS, the owner is to submit at least one copy each of the plans,
calculations and other technical documents to CCS for check, including at least the following:
a. Main plans:
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(a) General arrangement;

(b) Capacity plan;
(c) Hydrostatic curves;
(d) Loading manual (if required);
(e) Damage Stability calculation, where required.
b. Plans of hull structure:
(a) Transverse midship section;
(b) Construction profile, including longitudinal section, decks, inner bottom structure,
superstructure and deckhouse;
(c) Transverse bulkhead;
(d) Shell expansion;
(e) Rudder and rudder stock;
(f) Hatch covers;
(g) For CSR ships, plans showing, for each structural element, both as-built and renewal
thicknesses and any thickness for hains are to meet th;
(h) Plan of stern frame (if required).
c. Plans of machinery:
(a) Engine room arrangement;
(b) Intermediate shaft, thrust shaft and propeller shaft;
(c) Propeller;
(d) Main engine, propulsion machinery and clutch systems (or manufacturer, model and
specifications);
(e) In addition, main boiler, superheater and economizer (or manufacturer, model and
specifications) and steam piping for steam turbine ships;
(f) Bilge and ballast piping diagram;
(g) Laying of cables;
(h) Steering gear piping system and arrangement, manufacturer and model.
d. Torsional vibration calculations for shafting to be submitted for ships less than 2 years of age.
e. Elastic coupling of propulsion shafting and/or shaft torque limiter (or manufacturer, model and
specifications) additionally required for ships with ice class notation.
f. Additional plans required for oil tankers:
(a) Pumping arrangement at the forward and after ends and drainage of cofferdams and pump
rooms.
g. Additional plans required for periodically unattended machinery spaces:
(a) Checklist of measuring instruments and alarms;
(b) Fire alarms;
(c) Table of automatic functions (e.g. slackening, closing);
(d) Diagram of functional tests.
h. Any other information requested by the Administration of the flag State.
② Where the plans and documents can not be submitted according to (1) above, it is recommended
that the owner authorize the losing Society to transfer copies of such plans and documents as it may
possess directly to CCS. CCS may accept other relevant technical information as equivalent.
③ Where the information on stability including intact, subdivision and damage stability and the
loading manual have been approved by the Administration of the flag State or an organization
authorized by it and compliance of the arrangement on board the ship with the approved
information has been confirmed by CCS, CCS may accept the approved information as the basis for
assigning class or issuing certificates.
④ In addition to the items corresponding to ship’s age and losing class status, the extent of surveys is
to include the following:
a. Hull:
(a) For ships of less than 5 years, an annual survey is to be carried out.
(b) For ships between 5 and 10 years of age the survey is to include an Annual Survey and
inspection of a representative number of ballast spaces, such as fore peak, aft peak, topside
tank, hopper tank, double bottom tank, etc.
(c) For ships of 10 years of age and above but less than 20 years of age, the survey is to include
an Annual Survey and inspection of a representative number of ballast spaces and cargo
spaces.
(d) For oil tankers (including double hull oil tankers), chemical tankers and bulk carriers
(including double skin bulk carriers) of 15 years and over, the requirements for special or
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intermediate surveys (whichever is due) are to be complied with, i.e., if the ship is in the
first year after completion of the special survey, the intermediate survey is to be completed
at the time of transfer of class, and if the ship is in the third or fourth year after completion
of the intermediate survey, the special survey is to be completed.
(e) For ships of 20 years and over, the requirements for special surveys are to be complied with,
and this applies also to ships under continuous hull survey.
(f) If a dry-docking of the ship is not due at the time of transfer of class, and subject to consent
of the Headquarters of CCS, an underwater examination may be taken in lieu of
dry-docking required in (d) and (e).
(g) In the context of applying items a) to f) above, as applicable, the anchors and anchor chain
cables ranging and gauging for vessels over 15 years of age is not required to be carried out
as part of the class entry survey unless the class entry survey is being credited as a
periodical survey for maintenance of class.
If the class entry survey is to be credited as a periodical survey for maintenance of class and
the anchors and anchor chain cables ranging and gauging of the losing society are to be
carried out by CCS within the applicable survey window of the periodical survey in
question, at the request of the owner and approved by CCS Headquarters, consideration
may be given by CCS to the acceptance of measurement report by the losing Society.
(h) In the context of applying items (a) to (f) above, as applicable,
– if the class entry survey is to be credited as a periodical survey for maintenance of class,
consideration may be given by CCS to the acceptance of thickness measurements taken
by the losing Society, provided they were carried out within the applicable survey
window of the periodical survey in question; or
– if the class entry survey is not to be credited as a periodical survey for maintenance of
class, consideration may be given by CCS to the acceptance of thickness measurements
taken by the losing Society, provided they were carried out within 15 months prior to
completion of the class entry survey when it is in the scope of a special survey, within
18 months prior to completion of the class entry survey when it is in the scope of an
intermediate survey,
in both cases, at the request of the owner and approved by CCS Headquarters, the
thickness measurements are to be reviewed by CCS for compliance with the applicable
survey requirements, and confirmatory gauging are to be taken to the satisfaction of
CCS.
(i) In the context of applying (c) to (f) above, as applicable, tank testing for ships over 15 years
of age is not required to be carried out as part of the class entry survey unless the class entry
survey is being credited as a periodical survey for maintenance of class. If the class entry
survey is to be credited as a periodical survey for maintenance of class, consideration may
be given by CCS to the acceptance of the tank testing carried out by the losing society
provided they were carried out within the applicable survey window of the periodical survey
in question.
(j) In the context of applying (a) to (f) above, as applicable, compliance with rules (e.g. 5.3.5 of
Section 3 of this Chapter) that require compliance at the forthcoming due periodical surveys
are not required to be carried out/completed as part of the class entry survey unless the class
entry survey is credited as a periodical survey for maintenance of class.
b. Machinery (including electrical installations):
(a) A general examination of all essential machinery is to be held and is generally to include①:
○a examination under working conditions of oil fuel burning equipment of boiler,
economizers and steam/steam generators. The adjustment of safety valves of this
equipment is to be verified by checking the records on the ship;
○b compliance of all pressure vessels with submitted drawings and certificates is to be
verified;
○c insulation resistance, generator circuit breakers, preference tripping relays and generator
prime mover governors are to be tested and paralleling and load sharing to be proved;
○d in all cases, navigating lights and indicators are to be examined and their working and
alternative sources of power verified;
○e bilge pumps, emergency fire pumps and remote controls for oil valves, oil fuel pumps,
① For the transfer of class to CCS or adding CCS class at a ship’s delivery, items ○
c and ○
i may be verified by reviewing
the ship’s record.
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lubricating oil pumps and forced draught fans are to be examined under working
conditions;
○f compliance of recirculating and ice-clearing arrangements with class notations is to be
verified, if any;
○g the main and all auxiliary machinery necessary for operation of the ship at sea together
with essential controls and steering gear are to be tested under working conditions.
Alternative means of steering are to be tested. A short sea trial is to be held at the
Surveyor’s discretion if the ship has been laid up for a long period;
○h initial start arrangements are to be verified;
○i in the case of oil tankers, the cargo oil system and electrical installations in way of
hazardous spaces are to be checked for compliance with rules. Where intrinsically safe
equipment is installed, the Surveyors are to satisfy themselves that such equipment has
been approved by the Society accepted by CCS or an organization authorized by it. The
safety devices, alarms and essential instruments of the inert gas system are to be
verified and the plant generally examined to ensure that it does not constitute a hazard
to the ship.
c. When repair and survey facilities are not available in the first port of initial classification
survey (also referred to as “survey for transfer of class”) required by 5.14.3.1(1), the survey
may be carried out stepwise and CCS may allow the ship to undertake a direct voyage to a port
where such facilities are available to complete all surveys required. Such surveys are to be
carried out by CCS or the losing Society, to the maximum extent practicable at the first port of
survey, but in no case less than the scope of annual hull survey and additional machinery
surveys as required in 5.14.3.1(1)④b.
d. The surveys for transfer of class may be carried out in conjunction with required periodical
surveys after construction. Where such surveys are not carried out in conjunction with
periodical classification surveys related, the conditions of class which are not overdue and
required to be completed in conjunction with periodical surveys need not be completed at
surveys for transfer of class.
e. After the surveys stated in 5.14.3.1(1)① to ④ of this Section, the interval between surveys may
be corresponding to that of the losing society.
f. Requirements for double classed ships or dual class ships:
(a) for double classed ships, the scope of survey is to be in accordance with 5.14.3.1(1)① and
④;
(b) for dual class ships, the scope of survey is to be at least in accordance with that of annual
surveys. If the ship applies for the dual class after construction, the scope of survey is to be
in accordance with 5.14.3.1(1)① and ④.
(2) Initial classification surveys of ships which have not been certified by the Societies accepted by CCS:
① submission of plans and documents for review and survey items are to be in accordance with
5.14.3.1(1) of this Section;
② the owner is to submit records and reports related to surveys, testing and measurement during
construction as well as certificates, test information, etc. for main marine products;
③ the Surveyors are to examine main structural dimensions to confirm compliance with relevant
provisions of the Rules;
④ if necessary, test and/or survey for confirmation is to be carried out.
5.14.3.2 Initial classification surveys of ships which have been surveyed by other Societies
(1) This paragraph applies to ships which are constructed not in accordance with CCS rules and were not
classed with CCS or any classification society acceptable to CCS.
(2) In general, such ships are to comply with the present rules of CCS, at least with CCS rules applicable
during construction of the ships.
(3) The plans of such ships are in general to be submitted as required for ships under construction in CCS
rules. Where it is difficult to submit plans related to quality control during construction, methods are to be
provided for assessment and verification of related structures or equipment. Where such methods are
assessed by CCS as acceptable and verified during classification surveys, exemption from submission of
related plans may be granted. In any case, it is to be ensured that at least the plans, calculations and other
technical documents listed in 5.14.3.1(1)① are submitted to CCS for approval.
(4) The surveys are to be based on the requirements for special surveys in CCS rules for ships of the same
type and age and include dry-dock survey, and surveys of propeller shafts and tube shafts, boilers and as
applicable, inert gas systems. In addition, the following items are to be included:
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① hull thickness measurements according to the minimum requirements for thickness measurements at
the 4th special survey;
② any further survey required by CCS according to inspection of the condition of the ship and review
of its service and repair history, including non-destructive testing of important welds of hull
structures to a certain proportion and increasing the extent of testing as appropriate;
③ examination of records of surveys, tests and measurements of the ship during construction, including
materials used, means of construction and testing, standards and extent of non-destructive testing of
hull welds, records of mooring test and sea trial, and certificates of marine products, together with
necessary verification during survey;
④ verification of related structures or equipment using the methods accepted in (3) above.
Section 15 OTHER SURVEYS
5.15.1 Surveys of repairs, alterations and modifications of a major character①

(1) This paragraph applies to surveys of repairs, alterations and modifications which substantially change
one or more of the following characteristics of existing ships (hereinafter referred to as major conversions):
① main dimensions of a ship;
② ship type;
③ level of subdivision of a ship;
④ carrying capacity of a ship;
⑤ passenger accommodation spaces;
⑥ increasing a ship’s service life;
⑦ other major conversions in the opinion of the Administration.
5.15.1.2 Surveys
(1) Plans and documents for ships to undergo a major conversion are to be submitted to CCS for approval.
The converted part of the hull structure is to comply with the requirements of the present rules. The ship’s
structural strength after conversion is to be evaluated according to the present rules. Other altered items, e.g.
machineries (including electrical installations), inert gas systems, automation systems and other equipment
related to classification, are to be treated as those of newbuildings, i.e. the present rules of CCS are to be
complied with.
(2) Grades of the materials used for the alteration are in general to be the same as or equivalent to those
indicated in the approved plans.
(3) Welds are to be tested for tightness and where the tightness test is impracticable or will affect the
performance of fittings and equipment, visual inspections or inspections by other equivalent means are to
be carried out and in addition, certain essential welds are to be subject to non-destructive test in accordance
with CCS rules.
(4) CCS will carry out overall or local surveys and tests of the altered ship as appropriate to ensure that the
materials used and workmanship are satisfactory in all respects and that the ship is fit for the intended
purpose, and if applicable, the load lines are to be marked in accordance with Section 11, Chapter 1 of
PART TWO.
(5) New certificates will be issued for altered ships according to their new dimensions, types and intended
purposes. The period of validity of new certificates is to be based on the survey status and is in general to
be corresponding to that of the existing certificates.
(6) Where new characters of classification and ship type notation(s) are intended to be assigned to a
converted ship, the initial classification survey required of the new ship type is to be carried out and
appropriate survey documents are to be issued.
(7) Inclining tests are in general to be carried out for ships which have undergone a major conversion. The
inclining test may be dispensed with upon approval by the Administration of the flag State.
(8) Sea trials are to be carried out for ships which have undergone a major conversion, except all of the
following conditions are met:
① the main propulsion system is not altered;
② the steering system is not altered;
③ the main dimensions and moulded line of the ship are not altered;
④ the draft of the ship is not increased.
① See Guidelines for Implementation of Major Conversions of Ships, 2008.
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5.15.2 Surveys of non-self-propelled ships

(1) This paragraph applies to surveys of non-self-propelled ships, but not to surveys of floating docks, oil
hulks, offshore installations, special equipment and machinery.
5.15.2.2 Surveys
(1) Annual surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the applicable items of annual surveys as
required in Section 4 of this Chapter.
(2) Intermediate surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the applicable items of annual surveys as
required in Section 4 of this Chapter.
(3) Special surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the applicable items of annual surveys as
required in Section 4 of this Chapter, and docking surveys are to be carried out. In addition, the following
items are to be examined and tested:
① all pumps and pipes are to be generally examined and tested under working conditions;
② all sea chests are to be opened up and examination;
③ for tankers carrying cargoes having a flashpoint not exceeding 60℃ and having electrical
installations in dangerous zones, the electrical installations are to be examined and tested in
accordance with the provisions for self-propelled tankers;
④ pumps or prime movers on board are in general not required to be opened up for examination,
unless deemed necessary as a consequence of the results of the examination or test;
⑤ waterhead test of tanks may be substituted with airtightness test.
(4) Boilers are to be examined in accordance with Section 12 of this Chapter.
5.15.3 Occasional surveys

(1) For any occasional survey covered by 5.2.11 of this Chapter, the owner or operator of the ship is to
make an application to CCS.
(2) If the owner or operator of the ship, in respect to any damage or repairs of the ship, directly applies for
any related periodical survey specified in the Rules, a separate application for an occasional survey need
not be made.
(3) When applying for an occasional survey, the relevant requirements of this paragraph and in addition, of
Section 2 of this Chapter are to be complied with.
(4) Where any defect is found during the occasional survey, the Surveyor may extend the survey as deemed
necessary.
5.15.3.2 Damage surveys
(1) In the event of any sea or machinery damage which affects or may affect the class of the ship, the owner
is to apply to CCS for a survey promptly so as to enable the Surveyor to ascertain the extent of the damage
and necessary repairs, if any.
(2) The damage survey is to be carried out so far as necessary for fully revealing the causes and extent of
the damage, generally covering damaged items and/or damage locations as well as adjacent/associated
compartments, machinery and equipment.
(3) Any damage which affects the class of the ship is to be repaired according to relevant rules and with
respect to the scope and extent of the damage. The scope and plan of repairs are to be such as to ensure that
the condition of the ship will be so recovered that its class may be reinstated or maintained. The damage
survey covers in general any damaged item affecting the class.
(4) If any damaged item, which can not be repaired immediately and thoroughly, is considered to be not
affecting safety of the ship upon assessment by CCS at the request of the owner, such item may not be
subject to repair for a limited period of time or may be subject to a local or suitable temporary repair plan,
provided that appropriate operational restrictions in writing are signed.
5.15.3.3 Repair surveys
(1) Any repair which affects the class of the ship is to be subject to supervision by the Surveyor to ensure
that any defects will be removed, the original technical condition restored and no major change made to the
structure and characteristics of the ship.
(2) For any repair which affects the class of the ship, the owner or operator of the ship is to apply to CCS
for survey. During any periodical survey specified in the Rules, the Surveyor is to be informed of the
repairs which affect the class of the ship, if any.
(3) The repair survey is to check the defect or damage, require repairs, confirm repair plan and carry out
supervision of repairs① to ensure that the repairs will be completed in compliance with the rules.
① Supervision of repairs may consist of review of repair procedures, inspections and tests.
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(4) Compliance of temporary repair items with the requirements for safety, reliability and restricted service
is to be ensured.
(5) After completion of the repair survey, a survey report stating the nature of repairs, confirming the
technical condition and making other necessary suggestions, is to be signed.
5.15.3.4 Port State control inspections
(1) Where defects are found as a result of a port State control inspection, the owner is to promptly report
this to CCS and apply for an occasional survey to confirm such defects.
(2) The defects, when related to the classification certificate or the statutory certificates issued by the
Society as authorized, are to be rectified and/or the necessary repair work is to be carried out within the due
time.
5.15.3.5 Surveys for change of ship’s name, port of registry, owner① or operator and flag
(1) When the ship’s name, port of registry, owner or operator and flag is to be changed, the owner is to
inform CCS of the relevant information so far as practicable in advance and apply for an occasional survey.
(2) Survey requirements
① The survey for the change of a ship’s name or port of registry is in general to check the ship’s names
or ports of registry in relevant documents and certificates and make appropriate changes and upon
confirmation of such changes, modify the classification certificate or issue a new classification
certificate with the changed name or port of registry of the ship and issue a survey report
accordingly.
② When the owner of a ship is changed, the existing class of the ship may be maintained provided that
the new owner makes an application to CCS and accepts CCS rules and conditions of class, if any.
③ The survey for the change of a ship’s flag is to confirm the ship’s certificate of nationality and check
the ship and its relevant documents and certificates in respect to the flag State, etc. Such surveys are
to be carried out in conjunction with statutory surveys.

LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIERS

5.16.1.1 The requirements in this Section apply to all self-propelled ships carrying liquefied gases in
bulk.
5.16.1.2 The requirements in this Section apply to surveys of hull structure and piping systems, except
cargo piping covered, in way of pump rooms, compressor rooms, cofferdams, pipe tunnels and void spaces
within the cargo area and all ballast tanks. The requirements are additional to the classification
requirements applicable to the remainder of the ship, refer to Section 4 of this Chapter. The requirements
for periodical surveys of cargo installations on ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk are given in CCS
Rules for Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk.
5.16.1.3 The requirements in this Section contain the minimum extent of examination, thickness
measurements and tank testing. The survey is to be extended when substantial corrosion and/or structural
defects are found and include additional close-up survey when necessary.

5.16.2.2 Examination of the hull is to include:
(1) examination of the hull plating and its closing appliances as far as can be seen;
(2) examination of watertight penetrations as far as practicable.
5.16.2.3 Examination of weather decks is to include:
(1) examination of flame screens on vents to all bunker tanks;
(2) examination of bunker and vent piping systems.
5.16.2.4 Examination of cargo pump rooms and compressor rooms and, as far as practicable, pipe tunnels
if fitted, including:
① When the owner of the ship is changed, any information related to the class of the ship is not to be provided or confirmed
to any third party, unless the requesting party formally signs a written document or is authorized by the present owner.
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(1) examination of all pump room and compressor room bulkheads for signs of leakage or fractures and, in
particular, the sealing arrangements of all penetrations of pump room and compressor room bulkheads;
(2) examination of the condition of all piping systems, except cargo piping systems.
Note: For survey of air pipes, flame screens on vents and ventilators, refer to relevant requirements in Section 4 of this
Chapter.
5.16.2.5 Suspect areas: Suspect areas identified at previous surveys are to be examined. Thickness
measurements are to be taken of the areas of substantial corrosion and the extent of thickness
measurements is to be increased to determine the extent of areas of substantial corrosion. Table
5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance for these additional thickness measurements. These extended
thickness measurements are to be carried out before the annual survey is credited as completed.
5.16.2.6 Examination of ballast tanks: Examination of ballast tanks when required as a consequence of
the results of the special survey and intermediate survey is to be carried out. When considered necessary by
the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurement is to be carried out. If the results
of these thickness measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is found, then the extent of thickness
measurements is to be increased to determine the extent of areas of substantial corrosion. Table
5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance for these additional measurements. These extended thickness
measurements are to be carried out before the annual survey is credited as completed.

(1) The intermediate survey is to be held at or between either the 2nd or 3rd annual survey.
(2) A survey planning meeting is to be held prior to the commencement of the survey.
5.16.3.2 Ballast tanks
(1) For ships between 5 and 10 years of age, an overall survey of representative ballast tanks is to be carried
out. If there is no hard protective coating, soft or semi-hard coating or POOR coating condition, the
examination is to be extended to other ballast tanks of the same type.
(2) For ships over 10 years of age, an overall survey of all ballast tanks is to be carried out.
(3) If such examinations reveal no visible structural defects, the examination may be limited to a
verification that the corrosion prevention system remains efficient.
(4) For ballast tanks, excluding double bottom tanks, if there is no hard protective coating, soft or
semi-hard coating, or POOR coating condition and it is not renewed, the tanks in question are to be
internally examined at annual intervals.
(5) When such conditions are found in double bottom ballast tanks, the tanks in question may be internally
examined at annual intervals.
(6) The minimum requirements for close-up surveys at intermediate survey are given in Table 5.16.3.2(6).
Minimum Requirements for Close-Up Surveys at Hull Intermediate Surveys of Liquefied Gas
Carriers Table 5.16.3.2(6)
10 < Age ≤ 15 Age > 15
All web frames and both transverse bulkheads in a All web frames and both transverse bulkheads in two
representative ballast tank (1) and (2) representative ballast tanks (1) and (2)
The upper part of one web frame in another representative
ballast tank
One transverse bulkhead in another representative ballast
tank (2)
(1) Complete transverse web frame including adjacent structural members.
(2) Transverse bulkhead complete, including girder system and adjacent members, and adjacent longitudinal bulkhead
structure.
Note 1: Ballast tanks include topside, double hull side, double bottom, hopper side, or any combined arrangement of the
aforementioned, and peak tanks where fitted.
Note 2: For areas in tanks where protective coating is found to be in GOOD condition, the extent of close-up survey may
be specially considered.
Note 3: For ships having independent tanks of type C, with a midship section similar to that of a general cargo ship, the
extent of close-up surveys may be specially considered.
Note 4: The extent of close-up surveys may be extended by the Surveyor as deemed necessary, taking into account the
maintenance of the tanks under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and also in the following
cases:
① in particular, in tanks having structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar tanks, or
on similar ships according to available information;
② in tanks having structures approved with reduced scantlings.
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(1) A survey planning meeting is to be held prior to the commencement of the survey.
(2) The special survey is to include, in addition to the applicable requirements in 5.4.4 of this Chapter and
piping, as required in 5.16.4.1(4), are in a satisfactory condition and fit for the intended purpose for the new
(3) Ballast tanks, including double bottom tanks, pump rooms, compressor rooms, pipe tunnels, cofferdams
and void spaces bounding cargo tanks, decks and outer hull are to be examined, and this examination is to
be supplemented by thickness measurement and testing as required in 5.16.4.5 and 5.16.4.6, to ensure that
the structural integrity remains effective. The examination is to be carried out to an extent sufficient to
discover substantial corrosion, significant deformation, fractures, damages or other structural deterioration,
that may be present.
(4) All piping systems within the above spaces, except cargo piping systems, are to be examined and
operationally tested to working pressure to attending Surveyor’s satisfaction to ensure that tightness and
condition remain satisfactory.
5.16.4.2 Dry dock survey: A survey in dry dock is to be a part of the special survey. The overall and
close-up surveys and thickness measurements, as applicable, of the lower portions of the ballast tanks are to
be carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements for special surveys, if not already performed.
(1) Where applicable, the condition of corrosion prevention system of ballast tanks is to be examined. For
tanks used for water ballast, excluding double bottom tanks, where one of the following conditions exists,
the tanks in question are to be examined at annual intervals and thickness measurements are to be carried
out as deemed necessary by the Surveyor:
① a hard protective coating is found in POOR condition and it is not renewed;
② soft or semi-hard coating has been applied; or
③ a hard protective coating was not applied from time of construction.
(2) When any of the conditions described in (1) above is found in water ballast double bottom tanks and it
is not renewed, the tanks in question are to be examined at annual intervals. When considered necessary by
the Surveyor, or where extensive corrosion exists, thickness measurements are to be carried out.
(3) Where the hard protective coating in ballast tanks is found to be in a GOOD condition, the extent of
close-up surveys and thickness measurements may be specially considered.
5.16.4.4 Extent of overall and close-up survey
(1) An overall survey of all tanks and spaces, excluding fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water tanks①, is to be
carried out at each special survey.
(2) The minimum requirements for close-up surveys at special survey are given in Table 5.16.4.4(2).
of the tanks under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and where:
① in particular, tanks have structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar
spaces or on similar ships according to available information;
② tanks have structures approved with reduced scantlings due to an approved corrosion control system.
Minimum Requirements for Close-Up Surveys at Hull Special Surveys of Liquefied Gas Carriers
Table 5.16.4.4(2)
(Age ≤ 5) (5 < Age ≤ 10) (Age > 10)
All web frames in a ballast tank, which is to be a
One web frame in a representative
double hull side tank or a topside tank. If such All web frames in all ballast
ballast tank of the topside, hopper side
tanks are not fitted, another ballast tank is to be tanks (1)
and double hull side type (1)
selected (1)
One transverse bulkhead in a ballast All transverse bulkheads in all
One web frame in each remaining ballast tank (1)
tank (3) ballast tanks (2)
One transverse bulkhead in each ballast tank (2)
① For fuel oil, lube oil and fresh water tanks, reference is to be made to Table 5.4.4.2(2), Section 4 of this Chapter.
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(1) Complete transverse web frame including adjacent structural members.

(2) Transverse bulkhead complete, including girder system and adjacent members, and adjacent longitudinal bulkhead
structure.
(3) Transverse bulkhead lower part including girder system and adjacent structural members.
Note 1: Ballast tanks include topside, double hull side, double bottom, hopper side, or any combined arrangement of the
aforementioned, and peak tanks where fitted.
Note 2: For areas in tanks where coatings are found to be in GOOD condition, the extent of close-up surveys may be specially
considered.
Note 3: For ships having independent tanks of type C, with a midship section similar to that of a general cargo ship, the extent
of close-up surveys may be specially considered.
Note 4: The Surveyor may extend the close-up survey as deemed necessary, taking into account the maintenance of the tanks
under survey, the condition of the corrosion prevention system and also in the following cases:
① in particular, in tanks having structural arrangements or details which have suffered defects in similar tanks, or on
similar ships according to available information;
② in tanks having structures approved with reduced scantlings.

(1) The minimum requirements for thickness measurements at special survey are given in Table
5.16.4.5(1).
(2) The Surveyor may extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary. When thickness
measurements indicate substantial corrosion, the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased to
determine the extent of areas of substantial corrosion. Table 5.4.4.2(17)② may be used as guidance for
these additional thickness measurements.
thickness measurement according to Table 5.16.4.5(1) may be specially considered.
Minimum Requirements for the Thickness Measurement at Hull Special Survey of Liquefied Gas
Carriers Table 5.16.4.5(1)
subsequent
(Age ≤ 5) (5 < Age ≤ 10) (10 <Age ≤ 15)
(Age > 15)
Within the cargo area: Within the cargo area:
① each deck plate Within the cargo area: ① each deck plate
One section of deck plating ② one transverse section ① each deck plate ② three transverse sections (1)
for the full beam of the ship within 0.5 L amidships in ② two transverse sections (1) ③ each bottom plate
within 0.5 L amidships in way of a ballast tank, if ③ all wind and water strakes ④ duct keel plating and
way of a ballast tank, if any any internals
All wind and water strakes, full
Selected wind and water strakes outside the cargo area
length
Measurements, for general assessment and recording of corrosion pattern, of those structural members subject to close-up
survey according to Table 5.16.4.4(2)
Suspect areas
(1) At least one section is to include a ballast tank within 0.5L amidships, if any.
Note 1: For ships having independent tanks of type C, with a midship section similar to that of a general cargo ship, the
extent of thickness measurements may be specially considered.
Note 2: For areas in spaces where coatings are found to be in GOOD condition, the extent of thickness measurements may be
specially considered.
Note 3: The Surveyor may extend the thickness measurements as deemed necessary. Where substantial corrosion is found,
the extent of thickness measurements is to be increased to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.

(1) All boundaries of water ballast tanks and deep tanks used for water ballast within the cargo area are to
be pressure tested. For fuel oil tanks, the representative tanks are to be pressure tested.
(3) Tank testing of fuel oil tanks is to be carried out with a head of liquid to the highest point that liquid
will rise under service conditions. Tank testing of fuel oil tanks may be specially considered by the
Surveyor, based on the following:
① a satisfactory external examination of the tank boundaries; and
② a confirmation from the master stating that the pressure testing has been carried out according to the
requirements with satisfactory results.
5.16.4.7 For examination of automatic air pipe heads, reference is to be made to Table 5.4.4.2(18),
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Section 17 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVEYS OF RO-RO SHIPS

5.17.1.1 The requirements of this Section apply to the survey of inner and outer doors (including bow,
side shell and stern doors) of ro-ro ships and other similar ships. The requirements of this Section are to be
implemented for the first relevant survey commenced on or after 1 January 2012.
5.17.1.2 Special consideration may be given to the application of the relevant requirements of this Section
to commercial ships owned or chartered by Governments, which are utilized in support of military
operations or service.
5.17.2 Definitions
5.17.2.1 For the purpose of this Section, the relevant definitions applicable to ro-ro ships are as follows:
(1) Ro-ro spaces: spaces not normally sub-divided in any way and normally extending to either a
substantial length or the entire length of the ship, in which motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their
own propulsion and / or goods (packaged or in bulk, in or on rail or road cars, vehicles (including road or
rail tankers), trailers, containers, pallets, demountable tanks or in or on similar stowage units or, other
receptacles) can be loaded and unloaded normally in a horizontal direction.
(2) Special category spaces: those enclosed vehicle spaces above or below the bulkhead deck, into and
from which vehicles can be driven and to which passengers have access. Special category spaces may be
accommodated on more than one deck provided that the total overall clear height for vehicles does not
exceed 10 m.
(3) Securing device: a device used to keep the door closed by preventing it from rotating about its hinges.
(4) Supporting device: a device used to transmit external or internal loads from the door to a securing
device and from the securing device to the ship’s structure, or a device other than a securing device, such as
a hinge, stopper or other fixed device, that transmits loads from the door to the ship’s structure.
(5) Locking device: a device that locks a securing device in the closed position.
5.17.3 Annual survey

5.17.3.1 The annual survey is to consist of an examination to verify, as far as is practicable, that the bow,
inner, side shell and stern doors are maintained in a satisfactory condition.
5.17.3.2 Confirmation is to be obtained that no unapproved changes have been made to the bow, inner,
side shell and stern doors since the last survey.
5.17.3.3 Documents
(1) If an Operating and Maintenance Manual (OMM) is required, it is to be verified that an approved copy
is on board and any possible modifications are included.
(2) It is to be verified that documented operating procedures for closing and securing doors are kept on
board and posted at an appropriate place.
(3) The Surveyor is to examine the OMM with special attention to the register of inspections and its
contents as a basis for the survey.
5.17.3.4 Structural examination
Bow, inner, side shell and stern doors are to be examined with particular attention paid to:
(1) structural arrangement of doors including plating, primary structure, secondary stiffeners, hinging arms
and welding;
(2) shell structure surrounding the opening of the doors and the securing, supporting and locking devices
including shell plating, secondary stiffeners, primary structure, and welding;
(3) hinges and bearings, thrust bearings;
(4) hull and door side supports for securing, supporting and locking devices;
(5) close-up survey of securing, supporting and locking devices including welding, refer to Table
5.17.3.4(5).
Whenever a crack is found, an examination with NDT is to be carried out in the surrounding area and for
similar items as considered necessary by the Surveyor.
Minimum Requirements for Close-Up Surveys of Doors, Locking, Securing and Supporting Devices
and Fittings Table 5.17.3.4(5)
The following is a list of the devices and fittings and associated welding to be subject to close-up survey by the attending
Surveyor.
(1) Cylinder securing pins, supporting brackets, back-up brackets (where fitted) and their welded connections
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(2) Hinge pins, supporting brackets, back-up brackets (where fitted) and their welded connections
(3) Locking hooks, securing pins, supporting brackets, back-up brackets (where fitted) and their welded connections
(4) Locking pins, supporting brackets, back-up brackets (where fitted) and their welded connections
(5) Locating and stopper devices and their welded connections
5.17.3.5 Measurement of clearances

(1) Clearances of hinges, bearings and thrust bearings are to be taken, where no dismantling is required.
Where the function test is not satisfactory, dismantling may be required to measure the clearances. If
dismantling is carried out, a visual examination of hinge pins and bearings together with NDT of the hinge
pin is to be carried out. Clearances of securing, supporting and locking devices are to be measured, where
indicated in the OMM.
5.17.3.6 Sealing arrangement
(1) An examination of packing material / rubber gaskets and retaining bars or channels, including welding
is to be carried out.
5.17.3.7 Drainage arrangement
(1) An examination of drainage arrangement, including bilge wells and drain pipes is to be carried out,
where fitted. A test of the bilge system between the inner and outer doors is to be carried out.
5.17.3.8 Function test of doors
Checking of the operation of the bow, inner, side shell and stern doors during a complete opening and
closing operation is to be made, with the results to the satisfaction of the Surveyor, as applicable, including:
(1) proper working of the hinging arms and hinges;
(2) proper engagement of the thrust bearings;
(3) device for locking the door in the open position;
(4) securing, supporting and locking devices;
(5) proper sequence of the interlock system for the opening / closing system and the securing and locking
devices;
(6) mechanical lock of the securing devices;
(7) proper locking of hydraulic securing devices in the event of a loss of the hydraulic fluid, according to
the procedure provided by the OMM;
(8) correct indication of open / closed position of doors and securing / locking devices at navigation bridge
and other control stations;
(9) isolation of the hydraulic securing / locking devices from other hydraulic systems;
(10) confirmation that the operating panels are inaccessible to unauthorized persons;
(11) verification that a notice plate giving instructions to the effect that all securing devices are to be closed
and locked before leaving harbour is placed at each operating panel and supplemented by warning indicator
lights;
(12) examination of electrical equipment for opening, closing and securing the doors.
5.17.3.9 Function test of the indicator system
Checking of the satisfactory operation of the indicator system, where fitted, is to be carried out, as
applicable, including:
(1) proper visible indication and audible alarm on the navigation bridge panel, according to the selected
function "harbour / sea voyage" and on the operating panel;
(2) lamp test function on both panels;
(3) verification that it is not possible to turn off the indicator light on both panels;
(4) verification of fail-safe performance, according to the procedure provided by the OMM;
(5) confirmation that power supply for indicator system is supplied by the emergency source or other
secure power supply (e.g. UPS) and independent of the power supply for operating the doors;
(6) proper condition of sensors and protection from water, ice formation and mechanical damage.
5.17.3.10 Test of water leakage detection system
(1) Where fitted, the water leakage detection system is to be tested including proper audible alarm on the
navigation bridge panel and on the engine control room panel, according to the procedure provided by the
OMM.
5.17.3.11 Test of television surveillance system
(1) Where fitted, the television surveillance system is to be tested including proper indication on the
navigation bridge monitor and on the engine control room monitor.
5.17.3.12 Tightness test
(1) A hose test or equivalent is to be carried out. If the visual examination and function test have shown
satisfactory results, the tightness test of shell doors on ro-ro cargo ships need not be carried out unless
considered necessary by the attending Surveyor.
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5.17.3.13 NDT and thickness measurements

(1) When considered necessary by the Surveyor, NDT and thickness measurements may be required after
visual examination and function test.
5.17.4 Special survey

5.17.4.1 The special survey is to include, in addition to the requirements of the annual survey as required
in 5.17.3, examination, tests and checks of sufficient extent to verify that the bow, inner, side shell and
stern doors, are in satisfactory condition and considered able to remain in compliance with applicable
requirements, subject to proper maintenance and operation in accordance with the Operation and
Maintenance Manual (OMM) or the manufacturer’s recommendations and the periodical surveys being
carried out at the due dates for the five year period until the next special survey.
5.17.4.2 The examinations of the doors are to be supplemented by thickness measurements and testing to
verify compliance with applicable requirements so that the structural and weathertight integrity remain
effective. The aim of the examination is to identify corrosion, significant deformation, fractures, damages
or other structural deterioration, that may be present.
5.17.4.3 The bow, inner, side shell and stern doors are to be surveyed as follows:
(1) A survey of the items listed in 5.17.3.4, including close-up survey of securing, supporting and locking
devices, together with welding, is to be carried out, refer to Table 5.17.3.4(5).
(2) Non-destructive testing and thickness measurements are to be carried out on securing, supporting and
locking devices, to the extent considered necessary by the Surveyor. Whenever a crack is found, an
examination with NDT is to be carried out in the surrounding area and for similar items as considered
necessary by the Surveyor.
(3) The maximum thickness diminution of hinging arms, securing, supporting and locking devices is to be
treated according to the normal procedure for primary structures, but is not to be more than 15% of the
as-built thickness or the maximum corrosion allowance of CCS, whichever is less. Certain designs may be
subject to special consideration of CCS.
(4) Checking the effectiveness of sealing arrangements by hose testing or equivalent is to be carried out.
(5) Clearances of hinges, bearings and thrust bearings are to be taken. Unless otherwise specified in the
OMM or by the manufacturer’s recommendation, the measurement of clearances on ro-ro cargo ships may
be limited to representative bearings where dismantling is needed in order to measure the clearances.
If dismantling is carried out, a visual examination of hinge pins and bearings together with NDT of the
hinge pin is to be carried out.
(6) The non-return valves of the drainage system are to be dismantled and examined.
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Appendix 1
CRITERIA FOR RENEWAL OF HULL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
This Appendix does not apply to the ships constructed in accordance with PART NINE of the Rules.
1 Criteria for longitudinal strength
1.1 For ships of 65 m and over in length, the hull girder section modulus at deck and bottom within 0.4 L
amidships is not to be less than 0.9 times the hull girder section modulus required in the Rules.
1.2 The criteria for longitudinal strength for hull girders of oil tankers are given in Appendix 2 of this
Chapter.
2 Criteria for local strength
2.1 For a ship constructed in accordance with CCS rules and the keel of which was laid before 15 January
1983, the renewal thickness of hull plating and structural members is not to be less than the value obtained
by multiplying their as-built thickness and the relevant percentage shown in Table 2.1 below:
Table 2.1
Minimum renewal thickness
Structural member Unrestricted Service categories
Service category 1
service 2 and 3
Strength deck, side and bottom shell 75% 70% 65%
Continuous longitudinal strength members and web frames 75% 70% 65%
Foundations of main engines, cranes and windlasses 75% 75% 75%
Other structural members defined in the Rules 70% 60% 55%
2.2 For a ship constructed in accordance with CCS rules and the keel of which was laid on or after 15
January 1983, the renewal thickness of hull plating and structural members is not to be less than the value
obtained by multiplying their as-built thickness and the relevant percentage shown in Table 2.2 below:
Table 2.2
Minimum renewal thickness
Structural member
L ≥ 90 m L < 90 m
① Strength deck plating, side shell, top strake, bilge strake, bottom shell, flat plate keel,
inner bottom, continuous longitudinal bulkhead, hopper tank and topside tank plating.
② Main longitudinal continuous members, e.g. deck girders, hatch side girders, side girders,
bottom girders, bulkhead girders, continuous hatch coamings.
80% 75%
③ Main transverse members, e.g. side frame webs, deck transverses, double plate floors,
bulkhead webs, watertight and oiltight transverse bracket plates.
④ Transverse bulkhead plating in holds, upper and lower bulkhead stool sloping plating,
watertight bulkhead plating in deep tanks
Other plating and members, e.g. deck within line of openings, deck longitudinals, side
longitudinals, bottom longitudinals, inner bottom longitudinals, bulkhead longitudinals, face
75% 70%
plates of side frames, brackets of structural members, hatch covers, non-continuous hatch
coamings, sea chests
Note: For bulk carriers designed in accordance with the Rules and assigned the class notations of “Strengthened for Heavy
Cargoes” and “Grab* (×)”, the minimum renewal thickness of inner bottom may be taken as the value obtained by
multiplying the as-built thickness and 75%
2.3 For a ship constructed in accordance with the Rules and the scantlings of which as required by the
Rules are indicated in their plans, or for a ship the scantlings of which are to be assessed in accordance with
the Rules, the renewal thickness of hull plating and structural members is not to be less than the value
obtained by multiplying the thickness specified in the Rules and the relevant percentage shown in Table 2.2
above.
2.4 For bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards, contracted for construction on or after 1 July 1998
and carrying solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1.0 t/m3 and above, steel renewal is required where the
gauged thickness of watertight corrugated bulkheads is less than tnet + 0.5 mm and coating (applied in
accordance with the coating manufacturer’s requirements) or annual gauging may be adopted as an
alternative to steel renewal where the gauged thickness is within the range tnet + 0.5 mm and tnet + 1.0 mm,
with tnet being net thickness and obtained in accordance with Section 9, Chapter 8 of PART TWO of the
Rules, except for:
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(1) double skin bulk carriers the keels of which were laid or which were at a similar stage of construction
before 1 July 1999;
before 1 January 2000, with distance between inner and outer skins being not less than 760 mm;
after 1 January 2000, with distance between inner and outer skins being not less than 1,000 mm.
2.5 For bulk carriers contracted for construction on or after 1 July 1998 and complying with Section 11,
Chapter 8, PART TWO of the Rules, steel renewal is required where the gauged thickness of hatch covers
is less than tnet + 0.5 mm. Where the gauged thickness is within the range tnet + 0.5 mm and tnet + 1.0 mm,
coating (applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s requirements) or annual gauging may be
adopted as an alternative to steel renewal. For internal members of pontoon hatch covers, steel renewal is
required where the gauged thickness is less than tnet or the Surveyor deems it necessary based on the
corrosion or deformation. tnet is net thickness and to be obtained in accordance with Section 11, Chapter 8
of PART TWO of the Rules.
2.6 For ships other than bulk carriers, ore carriers and combination carriers, contracted for construction
on or after 1 July 2012 and complying with Section 20, Chapter 2, PART TWO of the Rules1, and for all
weathertight steel cargo hatch covers on exposed decks, steel renewal is required where the gauged
thickness of the plating of double skin hatch covers, single skin hatch covers, hatch coamings, coaming
stays and stiffeners is less than tnet + 0.5 mm. Where the gauged thickness is within the range tnet + 0.5 mm
and tnet + 1.0 mm, coating2 or annual gauging may be adopted as an alternative to steel renewal. For the
internal structure of double skin hatch covers, thickness gauging is required when hatch cover top or
bottom plating renewal is to be carried out or when deemed necessary, at the discretion of CCS Surveyor,
on the basis of the plating corrosion or deformation condition. In these cases, steel renewal for the internal
structures is required where the gauged thickness is less than tnet. For corrosion addition tS = 1.0 mm, the
thickness for steel renewal is tnet, and when gauged thickness is between tnet and tnet + 0.5 mm, coating or
annual gauging may be adopted as an alternative to steel renewal, where tnet being the net thickness, to be
calculated in accordance with 2.20.2, Section 20, Chapter 2, PART TWO of the Rules.
2.7 For the following bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards and carrying solid bulk cargoes
having a density of 1.78 t/m3 and above, steel renewal is required where the gauged thickness of transverse
watertight corrugated bulkheads between cargo holds Nos.1 and 2 is less than tnet + 0.5 mm and coating
(applied in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s requirements) or annual gauging may be adopted as
an alternative to steel renewal where the gauged thickness is within the range tnet + 0.5 mm and tnet + 1.0
mm, with tnet being calculated in accordance with IACS UR S19:
(1) bulk carriers contracted for construction before 1 July 1998 and not complying with IACS UR S18 and
S20;
(2) bulk carriers the keels of which were laid or which were at a similar stage of construction before 1 July
1999 and not complying with IACS UR S18 and S20.
2.8 For bulk carriers which were not built in accordance with Section 8, Chapter 8 of PART TWO of the
Rules, steel renewal is required where the gauged thickness of side shell frames of cargo holds is less than
tREN mm. Where the gauged thickness is within the range tREN mm and tCOAT mm, sand blasting, coating and
reinforcements are to be done and the coating is to be maintained in “as-new” or an equivalent condition
(i.e. without breakdown or rusting) at special and intermediate surveys. The tREN and tCOAT above are to be
calculated in accordance with IACS UR S31.
1
For the definitions of bulk carriers, ore carriers and combination carriers, refer to Appendix 2, Chapter 2 of this PART.
2
Coating is to be maintained in GOOD condition, as defined in 5.1.5.1(16) of this Chapter.
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Appendix 2
CRITERIA FOR LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH OF HULL GIRDER FOR OIL TANKERS
1.1 These criteria are to be used for the evaluation of longitudinal strength of the ship’s hull girder as
required by 5.6.1.3 of Section 6, Chapter 5 of this PART.
1.2 In order that ship’s longitudinal strength to be evaluated can be recognized as valid, fillet welding
between longitudinal internal members and hull envelopes are to be in sound condition so as to keep
integrity of longitudinal internal members with hull envelopes.
2 Evaluation of longitudinal strength

On oil tankers of 130 m in length and upwards and of over 10 years of age, the longitudinal strength of the
ship’s hull girder is to be evaluated in compliance with the requirements of this Appendix on the basis of
the thickness measured, renewed or reinforced, as appropriate, during the special survey.
The condition of the hull girder for longitudinal strength evaluation is to be determined in accordance with
the methods specified in Annex 3 of this Appendix.
2.1 Calculation of transverse sectional areas of deck and bottom flanges of hull girder
2.1.1 The transverse sectional areas of deck flange (deck plating and deck longitudinals) and bottom
flange (bottom shell plating and bottom longitudinals) of the ship’s hull girder are to be calculated by using
the thickness measured, renewed or reinforced, as appropriate, during the special survey.
2.1.2 If the diminution of sectional areas of either deck or bottom flange exceeds 10% of their respective
as-built area (i.e. original sectional area when the ship was built), either one of the following measures is to
be taken:
(1) to renew or reinforce the deck or bottom flanges so that the actual sectional area is not less than 90% of
the as-built area; or
(2) to calculate the actual section moduli (Zact) of transverse section of the ship’s hull girder by applying the
calculation method specified in Annex 1 of this Appendix, by using the thickness measured, renewed or
reinforced, as appropriate, during the special survey.
2.2 Requirements for transverse section modulus of hull girder

2.2.1 The actual section moduli of transverse section of the ship’s hull girder calculated in accordance
with 2.1.2(2) above is to satisfy either of the following provisions, as applicable:
(1) for ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002, the actual section moduli (Zact) of the transverse section of
the ship’s hull girder calculated in accordance with the requirements of 2.1.2(2) above is not to be less than
the diminution limits determined by CCS①; or
(2) for ships constructed before 1 July 2002, the actual section moduli (Zact) of the transverse section of the
ship’s hull girder calculated in accordance with the requirements of 2.1.2(2) above is to meet the criteria for
minimum section modulus for ships in service required by CCS, provided that in no case Zact is to be less
than the diminution limit of the minimum section modulus (Zmc) as specified in Annex 2 of this Appendix.
① The actual transverse section modulus of the hull girder of oil tankers calculated under this Appendix is not to be less
than 90% of the required section modulus for new buildings specified in IACS Unified Requirements S7(C = 1.0 Cn is to
be used for the purpose of this calculation.) or S11, whichever is the greater (the minimum midship section modulus Wo
calculated in accordance with 2.2.5.1 of Section 2, Chapter 2 of PART TWO of the Rules or section modulus of hull
girder Wc calculated in accordance with 2.2.5.5, whichever is the greater, is the required section modulus in building the
ship).
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Annex 1
Calculation Criteria of Section Moduli of Midship Section of Hull Girder
1. When calculating the transverse section modulus of the ship’s hull girder, the sectional area of all
continuous longitudinal strength members is to be taken into account.
2. Large openings, i.e. openings exceeding 2.5 m in length (along ship’s length) or 1.2 m in breadth and
scallops, where scallop welding is applied, are always to be deducted from the sectional areas used in the
section modulus calculation.
3. Smaller openings (manholes, lightening holes, single scallops in way of seams, etc.) need not be
deducted provided that the sum of their breadths or shadow area breadths in one transverse section does not
reduce the section modulus at deck or bottom by more than 3% and provided that the height of lightening
holes, draining holes and single scallops in way of seams in longitudinals or longitudinal girders does not
exceed 25% of the web depth, for scallops maximum 75 mm.
4. A deduction-free sum of smaller opening breadths in one transverse section in the bottom or deck area
of 0.06 (B – ∑b) (where B = breadth of ship, ∑b = total breadth of large openings) may be considered
equivalent to the above reduction in sectional modulus.
5. The shadow area will be obtained by drawing two tangent lines with an opening angle of 30°.
6. The deck modulus is related to the moulded strength deck line at side.
7. The bottom modulus is related to the base line.
8. Continuous trunks and longitudinal hatch coamings are to be included in the longitudinal sectional area
provided they are effectively supported by longitudinal bulkheads or deep girders. The deck modulus is
then to be calculated by dividing the moment of inertia by the following distance, provided this is greater
than the distance from neutral axis to the deck line at side:
 x
yt  y 0.9  0.2 
 B
where:
y = distance from neutral axis to top of continuous strength member,
x = distance from top of continuous strength member to centreline of the ship.
x and y to be measured to the point giving the largest value of yt.
9. Longitudinal girders between multi-hatchways will be considered by special calculations.
Annex 2
Diminution Limit of Minimum Longitudinal Strength of Oil Tankers in Service
1 The diminution limit of the minimum section modulus ( Zmc) of oil tankers in service is given by the
following formula:
Zmc  cL2 B(Cb  0.7)k cm3
where: L = Length of ships. L is the distance, in m, on the summer load waterline from the fore side of
stem to the after side of the rudder post, or the centre of the rudder stock if there is no rudder
post. L is not to be less than 96%, and need not be greater than 97%, of the extreme length
on the summer load waterline. In ships with unusual stern and bow arrangement the length L
may be specially considered;
B = Greatest moulded breadth in metres;
Cb = Moulded block coefficient at draught d corresponding to summer load waterline, based on L
and B. Cb is not to be taken less than 0.60:
moulded displacement (m 3 ) at draught d
Cb =
LBd
C = 0.9 cn
1.5
 300  L 
cn = 10.75    for 130 m ≤ L ≤ 300 m
 100 
cn = 10.75, for 300 m < L < 350 m
1.5
 L  350 
cn = 10.75    for 350 m ≤ L ≤ 500 m;
 150 
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k = material factor, e.g.:

k = 1.0 for mild steel with yield stress of 235 N/mm2 and over;
k = 0.78 for high tensile steel with yield stress of 315 N/mm2 and over;
k = 0.72 for high tensile steel with yield stress of 355 N/mm2 and over.
2 Scantlings of all continuous longitudinal members of the ship’s hull girder based on the section
modulus requirement in 1 above are to be maintained within 0.4L amidships. However, in special cases,
based on consideration of type of ship, hull form and loading conditions, the scantlings may be gradually
reduced towards the end of 0.4L part, bearing in mind the desire not to inhibit the ship’s loading flexibility.
3 However, the above standard may not be applicable to ships of unusual type or design, e.g. for ships of
unusual main proportions and/or weight distributions.
Annex 3
Sampling Method of Thickness Measurements for Longitudinal Strength Evaluation and Repair
Methods
1 Extent of longitudinal strength evaluation

1.1 Longitudinal strength is to be evaluated within 0.4L amidships for the extent of the hull girder length
that contains tanks therein and within 0.5L amidships for adjacent tanks which may extend beyond 0.4L
amidships.
1.2 The tanks in this Annex mean ballast tanks and cargo tanks.
2 Sampling method of thickness measurement

2.1 Pursuant to the requirements of 5.6.4.4 of this Chapter, transverse sections are to be chosen such that
thickness measurements can be taken for as many different tanks in corrosive environments as possible, e.g.
ballast tanks sharing a common plane boundary with cargo tanks fitted with heating coils, other ballast
tanks, cargo tanks permitted to be filled with seawater and other cargo tanks. Ballast tanks sharing a
common plane boundary with cargo tanks fitted with heating coils and cargo tanks permitted to be filled
with seawater are to be selected where present.
2.2 The minimum number of transverse sections to be sampled is to be in accordance with Table
5.6.4.4(1) of this Chapter. The transverse sections are to be located where the largest thickness reductions
are suspected to occur or are revealed from deck and bottom plating measurements and are to be clear of
areas which have been locally renewed or reinforced.
2.3 At least two points are to be measured on each deck plate and/or bottom shell plate required to be
measured within the cargo area in accordance with the requirements of Table 5.6.4.4(1) of this Chapter.
2.4 Within 0.1D (where D is the ship’s moulded depth) of the deck and bottom at each transverse section
to be measured in accordance with the requirements of Table 5.6.4.4(1) of this Chapter, every longitudinal
and girder are to be measured on the web and face plate, and every plate is to be measured at one point
between longitudinals.
2.5 For longitudinal members other than those specified in 2.4 to be measured at each transverse section
in accordance with the requirements of Table 5.6.4.4(1) of this Chapter, every longitudinal and girder are to
be measured on the web and face plate, and every plate is to be measured at least in one point per strake.
The thickness of each component is to be determined by averaging all of the measurements taken in way of
the transverse section on each component.
3 Additional measurements where the longitudinal strength is deficient

3.1 Where one or more of the transverse sections are found to be deficient in respect of the longitudinal
strength requirements given in this annex, the number of transverse sections for thickness measurement is
to be increased such that each tank within the 0.5L amidships region has been sampled.
3.2 Additional thickness measurements are also to be performed on one transverse section forward and
one aft of each repaired area to the extent necessary to ensure that the areas bordering the repaired section
also comply with the requirements of Section 6 of this Chapter.
4 Effective repair methods

4.1 The extent of renewal or reinforcement carried out to comply with this Annex is to be in accordance
with 4.2.
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4.2 The minimum continuous length of a renewed or reinforced structural member is to be not less than
twice the spacing of the primary members in way. In addition, the thickness diminution in way of the butt
joint of each joining member forward and aft of the replaced member (plates, stiffeners, girder webs and
flanges, etc.) is not to be within the substantial corrosion range (75% of the allowable diminution
associated with each particular member). Where differences in thickness at the butt joint exceed 15% of the
lower thickness, a transition taper is to be provided.
4.3 Alternative repair methods involving the fitting of straps or structural member modification are to be
subject to special consideration. In considering the fitting of straps, it is to be limited to the following
conditions:
(1) to restore and/or increase longitudinal strength;
(2) the thickness diminution of the deck or bottom plating to be reinforced is not to be within the substantial
corrosion range (75% of the allowable diminution associated with the deck plating);
(3) the alignment and arrangement, including the termination of the straps, is in accordance with a standard
recognized by CCS;
(4) the straps are continuous over the entire 0.5L amidships length; and
(5) continuous fillet welding and full penetration welds are used at butt welding and, depending on the
width of the strap, slot welds. The welding procedures applied are to be acceptable to CCS.
4.4 The existing structure adjacent to replacement areas and in conjunction with the fitted straps, etc., is
to be capable of withstanding the applied loads, taking into account the buckling resistance and the
condition of welds between the longitudinal members and hull envelope plating.
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Appendix 3
GUIDELINES FOR MEASURING SCANTLINGS OF THE TRANSVERSE WATERTIGHT
VERTICALLY CORRUGATED BULKHEAD BETWEEN CARGO HOLDS NOS.1 AND 2 OF
BULK CARRIERS
1 For verification that UR S19 is complied with, measurement is necessary to determine the general
condition of the structure and the scope of possible repairs and/or reinforcement of transverse watertight
vertically corrugated bulkheads.
2 In UR S19, the applicable buckling pattern is taken into account for evaluation of bulkhead strength and
this is to determine the thickness reduction under the standard critical condition shown in Figure 2(1) and
Figure 2(2).
3 The horizontal lines defined below are to be measured. The scantlings of each separate vertical
corrugation, corrugation flange, web, shedder plate and gusset plate within each horizontal line given below
are to be measured and properly evaluated.
― Horizontal line a without bottom stool, see Figure 2(1):
Location:
(1) half of the width of the corrugation flange approx. 200 mm above shedder plate line;
(2) center of gusset plate between corrugation flanges, if fitted;
(3) center of shedder plate;
(4) half of the center of the corrugation web approx. 200 mm above shedder plate line.
― Horizontal line b with bottom stool, see Figure 2(2):
Location:
(1) half of the width of the corrugation flange approx. 200 mm above shedder plate line;
(2) center of gusset plate between corrugation flanges, if fitted;
(3) center of shedder plate;
(4) half of the center of the corrugation web approx. 200 mm above shedder plate line.
― Horizontal line c with or without bottom stool, see Figure 2(1) and Figure 2(2):
Location:
(1) half of the width of the corrugation web and corrugation flange approx. in way of half height of
corrugation.
4 Where thickness of plates along the horizontal line is different, the thinner ones are to be measured.
5 Steel renewal and/or reinforcement is to be in compliance with the requirements in UR S19.
Figure 2(1)
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Figure 2(2)
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Appendix 4
RUDDER BEARING WEAR CLEARANCE
The following values of rudder bearing wear clearance are provided for reference to owners for the purpose
of facilitating their repairs.
Wear Clearance Limit for Lower Bearings of Double Bearing Rudders (mm)
Diameter of Rudder bearings made of Rudder bearings made of Rudder bearings made of
rudder stock copper or bearing alloy lignum vitae or compreg synthetic resin ①
≤ 80 3.00 3.50 3.00
> 80 ~ 120 4.00 4.50 4.00
> 120 ~ 180 5.00 6.00 5.00
> 180 ~ 250 6.00 7.00 6.00
> 250 ~ 315 7.00 7.50 7.00
> 315 ~ 400 7.50 8.00 8.00
> 400 ~ 500 8.00 9.00 9.00
> 500 ~ 630 9.00 10.00 10.00
> 630 ~ 800 10.00 11.00 11.00
Notes: ① Nylon or equivalent material, excluding saran.
② For wear clearance limit relating to renewal of rudders made of saran, refer to manufacturers’ instructions. Where
no such instructions are available, refer to the requirements for rudders made of lignum vitae or compreg.
③ Wear clearance limit of lower bearing of spade rudders is to be 70% of the value shown in the above table.
Wear Clearance Limit for Upper Pintle Bearings of Double Bearing Rudders (mm)
Diameter of rudder Pintle bearings made of Pintle bearings made of Pintle bearings made of
pintle copper or bearing alloy lignum vitae or compreg synthetic resin
≤ 80 3.00 3.50 3.00
> 80 ~ 120 4.00 4.50 4.00
> 120 ~ 180 5.00 5.50 5.00
> 180 ~ 250 6.00 6.50 6.00
> 250 ~ 315 7.00 7.50 6.50
> 315 ~ 400 7.50 8.00 7.00
> 400 ~ 500 8.00 9.00 8.00
Wear Clearance Limit for Pintle Bearings of Multi-pintle Rudders (mm)

Diameter of rudder Pintle bearings made of Pintle bearings made of Pintle bearings made of
pintle copper or bearing alloy lignum vitae or compreg synthetic resin
≤ 50 4.00 4.50 4.20
> 50 ~ 80 5.00 5.50 5.24
> 80 ~ 120 6.00 6.50 7.35
> 120 ~ 180 7.00 7.50 7.35
> 180 ~ 250 8.00 8.50 8.40
> 250 ~ 315 8.50 9.00 8.43
> 315 ~ 400 9.00 9.50 9.45
> 400 ~ 500 10.00 10.50 10.50
Wear Clearance Limit for Pintle Bearings of Semi-Spade Rudders with Two Heel Pintles (mm)
Diameter of Pintle bearings made of Rudder bearings made of Rudder bearings made of
rudder pintle copper or bearing alloy lignum vitae or compreg synthetic resin
≤ 50 3.50 4.00 4.00
> 50 ~ 80 4.00 4.50 4.50
> 80 ~ 120 5.00 5.50 5.50
> 120 ~ 180 6.00 6.50 6.50
> 180 ~ 250 7.00 7.50 7.50
> 250 ~ 315 8.00 8.50 8.50
> 315 ~ 400 9.00 9.50 9.50
> 400 ~ 500 10.00 10.00 10.00
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Wear Clearance Limit for Bearings of Rudders with Shaft (mm)

Diameter of Rudder bearings made of Rudder bearings made of Rudder bearings made of
rudder stock copper or bearing alloy lignum vitae or compreg synthetic resin
≤ 80 3.50 4.00 3.75
> 80 ~ 120 4.00 5.00 4.50
> 120 ~ 180 5.00 6.00 5.50
> 180 ~ 250 6.50 7.00 6.75
> 250 ~ 315 7.50 8.00 7.75
> 315 ~ 400 8.50 9.00 8.75
> 400 ~ 500 9.50 10.00 9.75
Multi-pintle Double bearing Rudder with shaft Semi-spade rudder with Spade rudder
rudder rudder two heel pintles
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Appendix 5
WEAR CLEARANCE OF BEARINGS OF PROPELLER SHAFTS OR TUBE SHAFTS
The wear clearance of bearings of propeller shafts or tube shafts is generally not to be more than that as
given in the following Table.
Clearance limit (mm)
Shaft diameter d Bearing made of Bearing made of Plate-reinforced Block-cast rubber
white metal lignum vitae rubber bearing bearing
≤ 100 1.80 3.50 3.50 3.50
> 100 ~ 120 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
> 120 ~ 150 2.20 4.50 4.50 5.00
> 150 ~ 180 2.40 5.00 5.00 –
> 180 ~ 220 2.60 5.50 5.50 –
> 220 ~ 260 2.80 6.00 6.00 –
> 260 ~ 310 3.00 6.60 6.50 –
> 310 ~ 360 3.20 7.30 7.20 –
> 360 ~ 440 3.50 8.00 7.80 –
> 440 ~ 500 3.80 8.70 8.50 –
> 500 ~ 600 4.10 9.50 9.00 –
> 600 ~ 700 4.50 10.50 10.00 –
Note: ① For low-speed shafting (n < 150 r/min), wear clearance limit for white metal bearings is to be 20% more than the
value shown in the above table.
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Appendix 6
GUIDELINES FOR THE GAUGING OF SIDE SHELL FRAMES AND BRACKETS IN SINGLE
SIDE SKIN BULK CARRIERS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH UR S31
1 General
Gauging is necessary to determine the general condition of the structure and to define the extent of possible
steel renewals or other measures for the webs and flanges of side shell frames and brackets for verification
of the compliance with UR S31.
2 Zones of side shell frames and brackets

For the purpose of steel renewal, sand blasting and coating, four zones A, B, C and D are defined, as shown
in Figure 2. Zones A & B are considered to be the most critical zones.
Figure 2 Zones of Side Shell Frames and Brackets
3 Pitting and grooving

—— Pits can grow in a variety of shapes, some of which would need to be ground before assessment.
—— Pitting corrosion may be found under coating blisters, which must be removed before inspection.
—— To measure the remaining thickness of pits or grooving, the normal ultrasonic transducer (generally
10 mm diameter) will not suffice. A miniature transducer (3 to 5 mm diameter) must be used.
Alternatively the gauging firm must use a pit gauge to measure the depth of the pits and grooving and
calculate the remaining thickness.
3.1 Assessment based upon area
This is the method specified in S31.2.5 and is based upon the intensity determined from Figure 3.1.
If pitting intensity is higher than 15% in an area (see Figure 2), then thickness measurements are to be
taken to check the extent of the pitting corrosion. The 15% is based upon pitting or grooving on only one
side of the web.
In cases where pitting is evident as defined above (exceeding 15%), then an area of 300 mm diameter or
more (or, where this is impracticable on the frame flange or the side shell, hopper tank plating or topside
tank plating attached to the side frame, an equivalent rectangular area), at the most pitted part, is to be
cleaned to bare metal, and the thickness measured in way of the five deepest pits within the cleaned area.
The least thickness measured in way of any of these pits is to be taken as the thickness to be recorded.
The minimum acceptable remaining thickness in any pit or groove is equal to:
—— 75% of the as-built thickness, for pitting or grooving in the cargo hold side frame webs and flanges;
—— 70% of the as-built thickness, for pitting or grooving in the side shell, hopper tank and topside tank
plating attached to the cargo hold side frame, over a width up to 30 mm from each side of it.
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Figure 3.1 Pitting Intensity Diagrams (from 5% to 25% intensity)
4 Gauging methodology
Numbers of side frames to be measured are equivalent to those of special survey or intermediate survey
corresponding to the ship’s age. Representative thickness measurements are to be taken for each zone as
specified below.
Special consideration to the extent of the thickness measurements may be given by CCS, if the structural
members show no thickness diminution with respect to the as built thicknesses and the coating is found in
“as-new” condition (i.e., without breakdown or rusting).
Where gauging readings close to the criteria are found, the number of hold frames to be measured is to be
increased.
If renewal or other measures according to S31 are to be applied on individual frames in a hold, then all
frames in that hold are to be gauged.
There is a variety of construction methods used for side shell frames in bulk carriers. Some have faceplates
(T sections) on the side shell frames, some have flanged plates and some have bulb plates. The use of
faceplates and flanged sections is considered similar for gauging purposes in that both the web and
faceplate or web and flange plate are to be gauged. If bulb plate has been used, then web of the bulb plate is
to be gauged in the normal manner and the sectional modulus has to be specially considered if required.
4.1 Gaugings for zones A, B & D
Web plating: The gauging pattern for zones A, B & D is to be a 5-point pattern. See Figure 4.1. The 5-point
pattern is to be over the depth of the web and the same area vertically. The gauging report is to reflect the
average reading.
4.2 Gaugings for zone C
Web plating: Depending upon the condition of the web in way of zone C, the web may be measured by
taking 3 readings over the length of zone C and averaging them. The average reading is to be compared
with the allowable thickness. If the web plating has general corrosion, then this pattern is to be expanded to
a 5-point pattern as noted above.
4.3 Gaugings for sections a) and b) (flanges and side shell plating)
Where the lower bracket length or depth does not meet the requirements in UR S12(Rev. 3), gaugings are
to be taken at sections a) and b) to calculate the actual section modulus required in UR S31.3.4. See Figure
4.3. At least 2 readings on the flange/faceplate are to be taken in way of each section. At least one reading
of the attached shell plating is to be taken on each side of the frame (i.e. fore and aft) in way of sections a)
and section b).
Figure 4.1 Typical 5-point pattern on the web Figure 4.3 Sections a) and b)
plate
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5 Report on thickness measurement of cargo hold side shell frames
TM7-BC S31 Report on Thickness Measurement of Cargo Hold Side Shell Frames
Ship’s name......................... Class Identity No. ......................... Report No. ........................
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Operators Signature: .............................................

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Appendix 7
GUIDELINES FOR THE SURVEY OF VOYAGE REPAIRS
1 Purpose
1.1 The purpose of these notes is to provide guidance to CCS field Surveyors in dealing with voyage
repairs, including repairs during voyage. These notes form part of the surveys after construction as
specified in Chapter 5 of this PART
2. General requirements
2.1 Where repairs to hull, machinery or equipment, which affect or may affect classification, are to be
carried out by a riding crew during a voyage, such repairs are to be planned in advance. A complete repair
procedure including the extent of proposed repair and the need for Surveyor’s attendance during the voyage
is to be submitted to and agreed by CCS reasonably in advance.
2.2 Failure to notify CCS, in advance of the repairs, may result in suspension of the ship’s class until such
time as the repair is redone or evidence submitted to satisfy the Surveyor that the repair was properly
carried out.
2.3 Where in any emergency circumstance, emergency repairs are to be effected immediately, the repairs
should be documented in the ship’s log and submitted thereafter to CCS for use in determining further
survey requirements.
2.4 The above is not intended to include maintenance and overhaul to hull, machinery and equipment in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommended procedures and established marine practice and which does
not require CCS approval. However, any repair as a result of such maintenance and overhauls which affects
or may affect classification is to be noted in the ship’s log and submitted to the attending Surveyor for use
in determining further survey requirements.
3. Requirements for commencement of repairs

3.1 A meeting is to be held with the owner prior to commencement of hull repairs during a ship’s voyage
to discuss and confirm the following:
(1) extent of intended repairs. All repairs to be based on CCS recommendations and/or concurrence;
(2) availability of pertinent drawings;
(3) verification of new materials regarding certification, grade and scantlings. Verified mill sheets to remain
on board and to be provided to the attending Surveyor examining completed repairs;
(4) verification of welding consumables regarding certification and suitability for materials involved.
Check on availability of drying ovens, holding containers, etc.;
(5) verification of the qualification of welders and supervisory personnel, qualification records to remain on
board and to be provided to the attending Surveyor examining completed repairs;
(6) review of intended repair;
(7) review of the intended provisions to facilitate sound weldments, i.e. cleaning, preheating (if applicable)
adherence to welding sequence principles;
(8) further, it might be necessary to restrict welding to certain positions and prohibit welding in more
difficult positions when the ship’s motions might influence the quality of the welding;
(9) review of the application of repair coating, as appropriate;
(10) review of intended working conditions, i.e. staging, lighting, ventilation, etc.;
(11) review of intended supervision and quality control;
(12) completed repairs are to be examined and tested as required to the satisfaction of the attending
Surveyor.
3.2 All details and results of subject meeting to be covered by a memorandum. A copy of this
memorandum is to be placed on board and to be provided to the attending Surveyor examining repairs. In
addition, a copy is to be sent/faxed to the arrival port where completed repairs will be examined.
4. Repairs to hull structures and survey

4.1 Any contemplated repairs to primary hull structures, i.e. main longitudinal and transverse members and
their attachments, are to be submitted to CCS for review prior to commencing voyage repairs.
4.2 Riding repairs to primary hull structures are not to be permitted except in extreme circumstances.
4.3 Any repairs to primary hull structures are to require attendance by a Surveyor riding-ship survey or at
regular intervals to confirm fit-up, alignment, general workmanship and compliance with
recommendations.
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4.4 NDT of completed repairs to primary structures is to be carried out to the attending Surveyor’s
satisfaction.
4.5 Repairs to other hull structural parts may be accepted based on examination upon completion of
repairs.
4.6 No hull repairs carried out by a riding crew are to be accepted unless:
(1) the initial meeting had been carried out and conditions found satisfactory;
(2) a final satisfactory examination upon completion was carried out.
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Appendix 8
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE SUPPLIERS①
1.1 Firms providing services on behalf of the owner of a ship or a mobile offshore unit, such as
measurements, tests or maintenance of safety systems and equipment, and laboratories providing testing
services, the results of which are used by Surveyors in making decisions affecting classification are subject
to approval by CCS in accordance with the mandatory procedures in these requirements and the Annex②
thereto.
1.2 Where such services are used by Surveyors in making decisions affecting statutory certifications, the
firms are subject to approval by CCS where CCS is so authorised by the relevant flag Administration. For
such services CCS may accept approvals done by:
(1) the flag Administration itself;
(2) duly authorized organizations acting on behalf of the flag Administration; or
(3) other organizations that are acceptable to the flag Administration (e.g. other governments, etc.).
2. Objective
2.1 The objective of this procedure is to set basic standards for qualifying service suppliers.
3. Application
3.1 This procedure applies to the approval of the following categories of service suppliers:
3.1.1 Class services
(1) Firms engaged in thickness measurements on ships except
a. non-ESP ships less than 500 gross tonnage; and
b. all fishing vessels.
(2) Firms engaged in tightness testing of hatches with ultrasonic equipment.
(3) Firms carrying out in-water survey of ships and mobile offshore units.
(4) Firms engaged in the examination of ro-ro ships’ bow, stern, side and inner doors.
(5) Firms engaged in testing of coating systems in accordance with IMO resolution MSC.215(82) and
IACS UI SC223.
(6) Independent firms engaged in non-destructive testing (NDT).
(7) Vibration and noise measurement organizations/firms.
3.1.2 Statutory services
(1) Firms engaged in surveys and maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment and systems.
(2) Firms engaged in service of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, hydrostatic release units, inflatable
rescue boats.
(3) Firms engaged in the servicing and testing of radio communication equipment.
(4) Firms engaged in inspection and testing of centralised gas welding and cutting equipment.
(5) Firms engaged in surveys and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus.
(6) Firms engaged in annual performance testing of voyage data recorders (VDR).
(7) Firms engaged in surveys of low location lighting systems using photo luminescent materials.
(8) Firms engaged in sound pressure level measurements of public address and general alarm systems.
(9) Firms engaged in testing of coating systems in accordance with IMO resolution MSC.215(82) and
IACS UI SC223 and/or IMO resolution MSC.288(87).
3.2 In the following such firms are referred to as the supplier.
3.3 Detailed requirements specific to the various categories of suppliers are given in Annex 1. National
and/or international requirements may give additional requirements. Reference to such national and/or
international requirements is given in Annex 1 of this Appendix.
4. Procedure for Approval and Certification

4.1 Submission of documents
4.1.1 The following documents are to be submitted to CCS for review:
(1) Outline of company, e.g. organisation and management structure, including subsidiaries to be included
in the approval/certification;
① The referecnes to PR34 in this Appendix was deleted from July 1, 2012.
② After 10 December 2000, CCS is only to utilise service suppliers approved in accordance with this Appendix, except with
respect to statutory work, where otherwise instructed by the relevant flag Administration.
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(2) List of nominated agents;

(3) Experience of the company in the specific service area;
(4) List of operators/technicians/inspectors documenting training and experience within the relevant service
area, and qualifications according to recognised national, international or industry standards, as relevant;
(5) Description of equipment used for the particular service for which approval is sought;
(6) A guide for operators of such equipment;
(7) Training programmes for operators/technicians/inspectors;
(8) Checklists and record formats for recording results of the services;
(9) Quality manual and/or documented procedures covering requirements in 4.5;
(10) Evidence of approval/acceptance by other bodies, if any;
(11) Information on the other activities which may present a conflict of interest;
(12) Record of customer claims and of corrective actions;
(13) Where relevant, list and documentation of licenses granted by equipment’s manufacturer.
4.1.2 General requirements for suppliers are given in 4.2, and special requirements for various categories
of suppliers are given in Annex 1 of this Appendix.
4.2 General requirements
4.2.1 Extent of Approval
(1) The supplier is to demonstrate, as required by 4.2.3 to 4.2.9, that it has the competence and control
needed to perform the services for which approval is sought.
4.2.2 Training of personnel
(1) The supplier is responsible for the qualification and training of its personnel to a recognised national,
international or industry standard as applicable. Where such standards do not exist, the supplier is to define
standards for the training and qualification of its personnel relevant to the functions each is authorised to
perform.
(2) The personnel are also to have an adequate experience and be familiar with the operation of any
necessary equipment.
(3) Operators/technicians/inspectors are to have had a minimum of 1 year tutored on-the-job training.
Where it is not possible to perform internal training, a programme of external training may be considered as
acceptable.
4.2.3 Supervision
(1) The supplier is to provide supervision for all services provided. The responsible supervisor is to have
had a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an operator/technician/inspector within the activity for which the
supplier is approved.
(2) For a supplier consisting of one person, that person is to meet the requirements of a supervisor.
4.2.4 Personnel records
(1) The supplier is to keep records of the approved operators/technicians/inspectors. The record is to
contain information on age, formal education, training and experience for the services for which they are
approved.
4.2.5 Equipment and facilities
(1) The supplier is to have the necessary equipment and facilities for the service to be supplied.
(2) A record of the equipment used is to be kept. The record is to contain information on maintenance and
calibration.
4.2.6 Procedures
(1) The supplier is to have documented work procedures covering all services supplied.
4.2.7 Subcontractors
(1) The supplier is to give information of agreements and arrangements if any parts of the services provided
are subcontracted.
(2) Particular emphasis is to be given to quality management by the supplier in following-up of such
subcontracts.
(3) Subcontractors providing anything other than subcontracted personnel or equipment is also to meet the
requirements of 4.2 and 4.5.
4.2.8 Verification
(1) The supplier is to verify that the services provided are carried out in accordance with approved
procedures.
4.2.9 Reporting
(1) The report is to be prepared in a form acceptable to CCS. The report is to include a copy of the
certificate of approval.
4.3 Auditing of the Supplier
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4.3.1 Upon reviewing the submitted documents with satisfactory result, the supplier is to be audited in
order to ascertain that the supplier is duly organised and managed in accordance with the submitted
documents, and that it is considered capable of conducting the services for which approval/certification is
sought.
4.4 Certification is conditional on a practical demonstration of the specific service performance as well as
satisfactory reporting being carried out.
4.5 Quality system
4.5.1 The supplier is to have a documented system covering at least the following:
(1) Code of conduct for the relevant activity;
(2) Maintenance and calibration of equipment;
(3) Training programmes for operators/technicians/inspectors;
(4) Supervision and verification to ensure compliance with operational procedures;
(5) Recording and reporting of information;
(6) Quality management of subsidiaries and agents;
(7) Job preparation;
(8) Periodic review of work process procedures, complaints, corrective actions, and issuance, maintenance
and control of documents.
4.5.2 A documented quality assurance system complying with the most current version of ISO 9000
series and including the above items in 4.5.1, would be considered acceptable.
4.6 Service suppliers relations with the equipment manufacturer
4.6.1 A company which works as a service station for manufacturer(s) of equipment (and as a service
supplier in this field), is to be assessed by the manufacturer(s) and nominated as their agent. The
manufacturer is to ensure that appropriate instruction manuals, material etc. are available for the agent as
well as for proper training of the agent’s technicians. Such suppliers are to be approved either on a case by
case basis, or in accordance with 4.6.2.
4.6.2 If a manufacturer of equipment (and service supplier) applies to CCS for inclusion of his nominated
agents and/or subsidiaries in the approval, then he must have implemented a quality system certified in
accordance with the most current version of ISO 9000 series, with effective controls of his agents and/or
subsidiaries. Such approvals are to be based upon an evaluation of the quality assurance system
implemented by the parent company and nominated agents and/or subsidiaries against the most current
version of ISO 9000 series.
5. Certification
5.1 Upon satisfactory completion of both the audit of the supplier and the demonstration test, if required,
CCS will issue a certificate of approval stating that the supplier’s service operation system has been found
to be satisfactory and that the results of services performed in accordance with that system may be accepted
and utilised by CCS Surveyors in making decisions affecting classification or statutory certification, as
relevant. The certificate is to clearly state that the type and scope of services and any limitations or
restrictions imposed. The supplier will also be included in CCS records of approved service suppliers.
5.2 The period of validity of the certificate is not to exceed 5 years, during which the approved supplier is
subject to an intermediate audit to verify that approved conditions are maintained, and the certificate is to
be endorsed. For firms engaged in thickness measurements, Appendix 10 of Chapter 5 is to be complied
with.
5.3 Where several servicing stations are owned by a given company, each station is to be assessed and
approved except as specified in 4.6.2.
6. Alterations to the certified service operation system

6.1 In case where any alteration to the certified service operation system of the supplier is made, such
alteration is to be immediately informed to CCS. Re-audit may be required when deemed necessary by
CCS.
7. Cancellation of approval
7.1 Approval may be cancelled in the following cases:
7.1.1 where the service was improperly carried out or the results were improperly reported;
7.1.2 where a Surveyor finds deficiencies in the approval service operation system of the supplier and
appropriate corrective action is not taken;
7.1.3 where the supplier fails to inform of any alteration as in 6 above to CCS;
7.1.4 where intermediate audit, requested as per 5.2, has not been carried out;
7.1.5 where willful acts or omissions are ascertained.
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7.2 A supplier whose approval was cancelled may apply for re-approval provided he has corrected the
non-conformities which resulted in cancellation, and CCS is able to confirm he has effectively
implemented the corrective action.
ANNEX 1
Special Requirements for Various Categories of Service Suppliers
1. Firms engaged in thickness measurements on ships

1.1 Extent of engagement: Thickness measurement of structural material of ships except:
(1) non-ESP ships less than 500 gross tonnage; and
(2) all fishing vessels.
1.2 Supervisor: The responsible supervisor is to be qualified according to a recognised national or
international industrial NDT standard.
1.3 Operators: The operators carrying out the measurements are to be certified to a recognized national or
international industrial standard (e.g. EN 473 level I or ISO 9712 level I) and are to have adequate
knowledge of ship structures sufficient to select a representative position for each measurement.
1.4 Equipment: On coated surfaces, instruments using pulsed echo technique (either with oscilloscope or
digital instruments using multiple echo, single crystal technique) are required. Single echo instruments may
be used on uncoated surfaces, which have been cleaned and grounded.
1.5 Procedures: Documented work procedures are at least to contain information on survey preparation,
selection and identification of test locations, surface preparation, protective coating preservation,
calibration checks, and report preparation and content.
1.6 Reporting: The report is to be based on Appendix 13 of this Chapter.
1.7 Verification: The supplier must have the Surveyor’s verification of each separate job, documented in
the report by his signature.
2. Firms engaged in tightness testing of hatches with ultrasonic equipment

2.1 Extent of engagement: Ultrasonic tightness testing of hatches
2.2 Operators: The operator is to have the following qualifications:
—— knowledge of different hatch designs, their functioning and sealing features;
—— experience with operation and maintenance of different hatch designs;
—— being able to document a theoretical and practical training onboard in using ultrasonic equipment
specified.
2.3 Equipment: The ultrasonic equipment used is to be type approved by CCS. It is to be demonstrated
for the Surveyor that the equipment is fit for the purpose of detecting leakages in hatch covers.
2.4 Procedures: The supplier is to have documented work procedures which are to include the manual for
the ultrasonic equipment specified, its adjustment, its maintenance, its operation and approval criteria.
3. Firms carrying out in-water survey of ships and mobile offshore units
3.1 Extent of engagement: In-water survey of ships and mobile offshore units.
3.2 Training of personnel: The supplier is responsible for the qualification of its divers and the diving
equipment utilised when carrying out survey. The following are to be documented:
—— ship’s underwater structure and appendages, tail shaft, propeller, rudder and its bearings, etc.;
—— non-destructive testing in accordance with a recognized national or international industrial NDT
standard. This requirement only applies if an in-water survey company performs non-destructive
testing;
—— bearing clearance measurements on rudders and tail shaft;
—— under-water video monitoring with TV-monitors on deck, as well as still picture work;
—— operation of under-water communication system;
—— special equipment and tools like hull cleaners, grinders, cutters, etc.
3.3 A plan for training of personnel in the reporting system, minimum Rule requirements for relevant ship
types, ship’s underwater structure, measuring of bearing clearances, the recognition of corrosion damage,
buckling and deteriorated coatings, etc., are to be included.
3.4 Supervisor: The supervisor is to be qualified according to the supplier’s general requirements and is to
have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a diver carrying out survey.
3.5 Divers carrying out survey: The diver carrying out the survey is to have had at least 1 year’s
experience as an assistant diver carrying out survey (minimum 10 different assignments).
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3.6 Equipment: The following are to be available:

—— closed circuit colour television with sufficient illumination equipment;
—— two-way communication between diver and surface staff;
—— video recording device connected to the closed circuit television;
—— still photography camera;
—— equipment for carrying out thickness gauging, non-destructive testing and measurements, e.g.
clearances, indents, etc., as relevant to the work to be performed.
3.7 Procedures and guidelines: The supplier is to have documented operational procedures and guidelines
for how to carry out the survey and how to handle the equipment. These are to include:
—— two-way communication between diver and surface staff;
—— video recording and closed circuit television operation;
—— guidance of the diver along the hull to ensure complete coverage of the parts to be surveyed.
4. Firms engaged in surveys and maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment and systems
Extent of engagement: The supplier is to have the professional knowledge of fire theory, fire fighting and
fire extinguishing appliances sufficient to carry out the surveys and to make the necessary evaluations of
the condition of the equipment.
5. Firms engaged in service of inflatable life rafts, inflatable lifejackets, hydrostatic release units,
inflatable rescue boats
5.1 Extent of engagement: Servicing of inflatable life rafts, inflatable lifejackets, hydrostatic release units
and/or inflatable rescue boats.
5.2 Equipment and premises: IMO resolution A.761(18) gives recommendations on conditions for the
approval of servicing stations for inflatable life rafts which are to be observed as relevant.
5.3 Procedures and instructions: The supplier is to have documented procedures and instructions for how
to carry out service of equipment. The procedures should include requirements to record the nature and
extent of damages to and defects found in equipment during servicing and repair work. These data are to be
made available to CCS upon request.
5.4 The supplier is to provide evidence that it has been authorized or licensed to service the particular
makes and models of equipment for which approval is sought by the equipment’s manufacturer.
6. Firms engaged in the servicing and testing of radio communication equipment

6.1 Extent of engagement: Inspection, testing, and/or measurement of radio equipment aboard ships or
mobile offshore units for compliance with SOLAS regulations.
6.2 Reference documents: The supplier is to have access to SOLAS 1974 as amended, IMO resolution
A.789(19) - Specification on the Survey and Certification Functions of Recognized Organizations Acting
on Behalf of the Administration, ITU Radio Regulations, and IMO performance standards as well as
relevant parts, if any, of CCS rules and guidelines.
6.3 Supervisor: The supervisor is to have a minimum of 2 years’ education from a technical school and
experience as an inspector, and should preferably hold a General Operator’s Certificate (GOC).
6.4 Radio inspector: The inspector carrying out the inspection is to have passed the internal training of the
supplier in radiotelephony, GMDSS, and initial and renewal surveys, as applicable. The inspector is also to
have at least 1 year’s technical school and at least 1 year experience as an assistant radio inspector.
6.5 Equipment:
—— The supplier is to have the major and auxiliary equipment required for correctly performing the
inspection. A record of the equipment used is to be kept. The record is to contain information on
manufacturer and type of equipment, and a log of maintenance and calibrations.
—— A standard which is relevant to the radio equipment tested is to be available for the equipment and is
to be cited in the inspection report.
—— For equipment employing software in conjunction with testing/examination, this software is to be
fully described and verified.
6.6 Minimum required instruments:
—— equipment for measuring frequency, voltage, current and resistance;
—— equipment for measuring output and reflect effect on VHF and MF/HF;
—— equipment for measuring modulation on MF/HF and VHF (AM, FM, PM);
—— acid tester for checking specific gravity of lead batteries;
—— tester for checking of correct output from free-float satellite EPIRB.
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6.7 Procedures and instructions: The supplier is to have documented procedures and instructions for how
to carry out testing and examination of radio equipment. Procedures and instructions for operating of each
item of the testing/inspection equipment are also to be kept and be available at all times.
7. Firms engaged in inspection and testing of centralized gas welding and cutting equipment
The supplier is to document and demonstrate that it has knowledge of gas welding, of associated central gas
installation systems and of current safety requirements applicable to such equipment by national
administrations, sufficient to carry out the inspection and testing and to make the necessary evaluations of
the state of the equipment.
8. Firms engaged in surveys and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus

The supplier is to document and demonstrate that it has knowledge of the equipment and systems sufficient
to carry out the inspections and testing of self-contained breathing apparatus to identified standards and to
make the necessary evaluation of the condition of the equipment.
9. Firms engaged in the examination of ro-ro ships bow, stern, side and inner doors
9.1 Extent of engagement:
Inspection of securing and locking devices, hydraulic operating system, electric control system for the
hydraulics, electric indicator systems, and supporting, securing and locking devices and tightness testing.
9.2 The supplier is to be certified to the most current version of ISO 9000 series.
9.3 Reference documents:
The supplier is to have access to SOLAS 1974 as amended and URZ24 − Survey Requirements for Shell
and Inner Doors of Ro-Ro Ships, or its equivalent, by the relevant class society.
9.4 In addition to 4.2.3 of Appendix 8, the senior service engineer (supervisor) is to have a minimum of 2
years’ education from a technical school.
9.5 Required equipment:
(1) For inspection of supporting, securing and locking devices, hinges and bearings:
—— equipment for measuring clearances (i.e. feeler gauges, vernier calipers, micrometers);
—— non-destructive examination (i.e. dye penetrant, magnetic particle inspection).
(2) For tightness testing: Ultrasonic leak detector or equivalent.
(3) For inspection of hydraulic operating system:
—— pressure gauges;
—— particle counter for analyzing the quality of hydraulic fluid.
(4) For Inspection of electric control system and indication system:
—— digital multi-meter;
—— earth fault detector.
9.6 Procedures and instructions:
(1) The supplier is to have access to drawings and documents, including the operating and inspection
manual.
(2) The supplier is to have access to the service history of the doors.
(3) The supplier is to use, complete and sign a checklist which has been found acceptable by the
classification society.
10. Firms engaged in annual performance testing of voyage data recorders (VDR)
10.1 Extent of engagement: Testing and servicing of voyage data recorders (VDR) in accordance with
SOLAS regulation V/18.8.
10.2 The supplier is to provide evidence that he has been authorized or licensed by the equipment’s
manufacturer to service the particular makes and models of equipment for which approval is sought.
10.3 Documentation and equipment: The supplier is to have access to IMO resolution A.861(20) and
applicable industry performance standard (e.g., IEC 61996), and have documented procedures and
instructions. In addition the supplier is to have documentation and equipment as specified in the
authorization or license from the equipment manufacturer.
10.4 Test report: The supplier is to issue a certificate of compliance as specified in SOLAS regulation
V/18.8.
11. Firms engaged in surveys of low location lighting systems using photo luminescent materials
11.1 Extent of engagement: Luminance measurements on board ships of low location lighting systems
using photo luminescent materials.
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—— adequate knowledge of the applicable international requirements (namely SOLAS regulation

II-2/13.3.2.5, IMO resolution A.752(18), ISO 15370-2001, FSS Code Chapter 11);
—— being able to document a theoretical and practical training onboard in using equipment specified.
11.3 Equipment: The measuring instrument is to incorporate a fast-response photometer head with CIE
(International Commission on Illumination) photopic correction and have a measurement range of at least
10-4 cd/m2 to 10 cd/m2.
selection and identification of test locations.
11.5 Reporting: The report is to conform to Annex C of ISO 15370-2001.
12. Firms engaged in sound pressure level measurements of public address or general alarm
systems on board ships
12.1 Extent of engagement: Sound pressure level measurements of public address and general alarm
systems on board ships.
—— adequate knowledge of the applicable international requirements (SOLAS regulation III/4 and III/6,
LSA Code Chapter VII/7.2, IMO Code on alarms and indicators, 1995);
—— being able to document a theoretical and practical training onboard in using equipment specified.
12.3 Equipment: The measuring instrument is to be an integrating sound level meter with frequency
analyzer capabilities complying with IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 60651 and IEC
60804, type 1 precision class with, at least an A-weighting frequency response curve and 1/3 octave and 1
octave band filters, complying with IEC 61260, as appropriate for the measurements to be carried out. In
addition, microphones are to be of the random incidence type, complying with IEC 60651.
calibration, selection and identification of test locations.
12.5 Reporting: The report is to describe, as a minimum, the environmental conditions of the tests and,
for each test location, the ambient noise level or the speech interference level, as appropriate for the
measurements to be carried out. The report is to conform to any other specific requirement of the
classification society.
13. Firms engaged in testing of coating systems in accordance with IMO resolution MSC.215(82)
and IACS UI SC223 and/or IMO resolution MSC.288(87)
13.1 Laboratories
13.1.1 Extent of Engagement ing of coating systems in accordance with IMO resolution MSC.215(82)
and IACS UI SC223 and/or IMO resolution MSC.288(87).
13.1.2 The laboratory is to provide to CCS the following information:
(1) A detailed list of the laboratory test equipment for the IMO resolution MSC.215(82) and/or
MSC.288(87) coating approval;
(2) A detailed list of reference documents comprising a minimum those referred to in IMO resolution
MSC.215(82) and/or MSC.288(87) that are available in the laboratory;
(3) Details of testing panel preparation, procedure of test panel identification, coating application, test
procedures and a sample test report;
(4) Details of exposure method and site for weathering primed test panels;
(5) A sample daily or weekly log/form for recording test condition and observations including unforeseen
interruption of the exposure cycle with corrective actions.
(6) Details of any sub-contracting agreements (if applicable).
(7) Comparison test report with an approved coating system or laboratory (if available).
13.1.3 Reporting – Reference is made to the following IACS Recommendations①:
(1) Rec. 101: IACS Model Report for IMO resolution MSC.215(82) Annex 1 “Test Procedures for Coating
Qualification”;
(2) Rec. 102: IACS Model Report for IMO resolution MSC.215(82) Annex 1 “Test Procedures for Coating
Qualification” Section 1.7 – Crossover Test.
13.1.4 Audit of the test laboratory is to be based on this procedure and the standards listed in the IMO
resolution MSC.215(82) and/or MSC.288(87).
① See the Guidelines for Implementation of Statutory Surveys (Ships Engaged on International Voyages).
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14. Organizations/firms engaged in vibration and noise measurement

14.1 Extent of engagement: Measurement of shipboard vibration, noise, machinery vibration and shafting
vibration.
14.2 Operators are to be:
(1) familiar with the following documents:
——IMO Code on Noise Levels on board Ships;
——ISO 2923 Measurement of Noise on board Vessels;
——ISO 6954 Mechanical Vibration and Shock – Guidelines for the overall evaluation of vibration in
merchant ships, Mechanical Vibration – Guidelines for the measurement, reporting and evaluation of
vibration with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant ships;
——ISO 20283-2 Mechanical Vibration – Measurement of vibration on ships. Part 2: Measurement of
structural vibration;
——ISO 20283-3 Mechanical Vibration--Measurement of vibration on ships. Part 3: Pre-installation
vibration measurement of shipboard equipment;
——Chapter 16 “Comfort on Board” of PART EIGHT of the Rules;
——CCS Guidelines for Shipboard Vibration Control;
(2) proficient in using the measurement equipment;
(3) capable of developing “The Shipboard Vibration/Noise Measurement Report”.
14.3 Personnel in charge of the review and approval are to:
(1) meet the requirements for operators;
(2) have knowledge of the basic principles of shipboard vibration and noise;
(3) be responsible for reviewing and signing of the Shipboard Vibration/Noise Measurement Report and for
dealing with the related technical issues.
14.4 Equipment:
(1) The equipment for noise measurement and calibration is to comply with the requirements of the
following documents:
① ISO 2923 Measurement of Noise on Board Vessels;
② IEC 60942 Sound Calibrators.
(2) The equipment for vibration measurement and calibration is to comply with the requirements of the
following documents:
① ISO 6954-2000 Mechanical Vibration – Guidelines for the measurement, reporting and evaluation
of vibration with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant ships; or ISO 6954-1984
Mechanical Vibration and Shock–Guidelines for the overall evaluation of vibration in merchant
ships;
② CCS Guidelines for Shipboard Vibration Control.
14.5 Procedures: The documented work procedures are at least to contain the following:
(1) an effective quality assurance or quality system;
(2) effective standards as appropriate;
(3) a procedure for measurement operations;
(4) the description of measurement equipment together with the analysis procedure;
(5) a management and calibration system of analysis instruments.
14.6 Reporting:
(1) The Shipboard Vibration Measurement Report is to be developed in compliance with the requirements
of CCS Guidelines for Shipboard Vibration Control and ISO 6954-2000.
(2) The Shipboard Noise Measurement Report is to be developed in compliance with the relevant
requirements of Chapter 16, PART 8 of CCS Rules for Classification of Sea-Going Steel Ships and ISO
2923.
(3) The Shipboard Vibration/Noise Measurement Report is at least to contain the following:
① name and signature of vibration/noise measurement organization;
② ship and signature
③ description of ambient conditions, ship condition and measuring instruments;
④ summary (at least including basis and conditions for measurement, applicable standards and
conclusions);
⑤ arrangement of measuring points (items and diagram);
⑥ analysis results of vibration/noise measurement;
⑦ curve of amplitude-speed (typical positions, if any);
⑧ main original measurement record.
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Appendix 9
CALIBRATION OF MEASURING EQUIPMENT
1.1 Inspection, measuring and test equipment, which CCS Surveyors rely on to make decisions affecting
classification or statutory certification, are to be individually identified and calibrated to a recognized
national or international standard.
2. Simple measuring equipment

2.1 Simple measuring equipment means rulers, measuring tapes, weld gauges, micrometers, etc.
2.2 The Surveyor may accept simple measuring equipment without individual identification or
confirmation of calibration, provided they are of standard commercial design approved by the State
metrology service, properly maintained and periodically compared with other similar equipment or test
pieces.
3. Shipboard equipment
3.1 The Surveyor may accept equipment fitted on board a ship and used in examination of shipboard
equipment (e.g. pressure, temperature or rpm gauges and meters) based either on calibration records or
comparison of readings with multiple instruments.
4. Other equipment
4.1 The Surveyor is to satisfy himself that other equipment (e.g. tensile test machines, ultrasonic thickness
measurement equipment, etc.) is calibrated to a recognized national or international standard.
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Appendix 10
PROCEDURES FOR CERTIFICATION OF FIRMS ENGAGED IN THICKNESS
MEASUREMENT OF HULL STRUCTURES
1. Application
1.1 Appendix 8 of this Chapter and this guidance apply to certification of the firms which intend to
engage in the thickness measurement of hull structures of the ships.
2. Procedures for certification

2.1 Submission of documents
2.1.1 Following documents are to be submitted to CCS for approval:
a. outline of firms, e.g. organization and management structure;
b. experiences of the firms on thickness measurement inter alia of hull structures of the ships;
c. technicians’ careers, i.e. experiences of technicians as thickness measurement operators, technical
knowledge of hull structure etc. Operators are to be qualified according to a recognized industrial
NDT Standard;
d. equipment used for thickness measurement such as ultra-sonic testing machines and its
maintenance/calibration procedures;
e. a guide for thickness measurement operators;
f. training programmes of technicians for thickness measurement.
2.1.2 Auditing of the firms: Upon reviewing the documents submitted with satisfactory results, the firm is
to be audited on site by CCS in order to ascertain that the firm is duly organized and managed in
accordance with the documents submitted, and eventually is capable of conducting thickness measurement
of the hull construction of the ships.
2.1.3 Assessment of thickness measurement operation: Certification is to be made by CCS on an onboard
demonstration at thickness measurements as well as satisfactory reporting.
3. Certification
3.1 Upon satisfactory results of both the audit of the firm in 2.1.2 and the demonstration tests in 2.1.3
above, CCS will issue a certificate of approval as well as a notice to the effect that the thickness
measurement operation system of the firm has been certified by CCS.
3.2 Renewal/endorsement of the certificate is to be made at intervals not exceeding 3 years by
verification that original conditions are maintained.
4. Control of any alteration to the certified thickness measurement operation system

4.1 In case where any alteration to the certified thickness measurement operation system of the firm is
made, such an alteration is to be immediately informed to CCS. Re-audit is made where deemed necessary
by CCS.
5. Cancellation of approval
5.1 Approval will be cancelled in the following cases:
(1) where the measurements were improperly carried out or the results were improperly reported;
(2) where CCS Surveyor found any deficiencies in the approved thickness measurement operation systems
of the firm;
(3) where the firm failed to inform any alteration in 4 above to CCS.
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Appendix 11
ESP SURVEY REPORTING PRINCIPLES
As a principle, for ships which are subject to the enhanced survey programme (ESP) of Appendix 2,
Chapter 2 of this PART, the Surveyor is to include the following content in his report for survey of hull
structure and piping systems, as relevant for the survey.
1. General
1.1 A survey report is to be generated in the following cases:
(1) in connection with commencement, continuation and/or completion of periodical hull surveys, i.e.
annual, intermediate and special surveys, as relevant;
(2) when structural damages/defects have been found;
(3) when repairs, renewals or modifications have been carried out;
(4) when condition of class (recommendation) has been imposed or deleted.
1.2 The purpose of reporting is to provide:
(1) evidence that prescribed surveys have been carried out in accordance with applicable classification
rules;
(2) documentation of surveys carried out with findings, repairs carried out and condition of class
(recommendation) imposed or deleted;
(3) survey records, including actions taken, which are to form an auditable documentary trail. Survey
reports are to be kept in the survey report file required to be on board;
(4) information for planning of future surveys;
(5) information which may be used as input for maintenance of classification rules and instructions.
1.3 When a survey is split between different survey stations, a report is to be made for each portion of the
survey. A list of items inspected and/or tested (pressure test, thickness measurement, etc.) and an indication
of whether the item has been credited is to be made available to the next attending Surveyor, prior to
continuing or completing the survey. Thickness measurement and tank testing carried out is also to be listed
for the next Surveyor.
2. Extent of the survey

2.1 Identification of compartments where an overall survey has been carried out.
2.2 Identification of locations, in each tank (for oil tanker and chemical carrier)/ballast tank and cargo
hold (for bulk carrier) including hatch covers and coamings, where a close-up survey has been carried out,
together with information of the means of access used.
2.3 Identification of locations, in each tank (for oil tanker and chemical carrier)/ballast tank and cargo
hold (for bulk carrier) including hatch covers and coamings, where thickness measurement has been carried
out.
Note: As a minimum, the identification of location of close-up survey and thickness measurement is to include a
confirmation with description of individual structural members corresponding to the extent of requirements stipulated in
Sections 6, 7 and 8 of this Chapter based on type of periodical survey and the ship’s age.
Where only partial survey is required, i.e. one web frame ring/one deck transverse (for oil tankers), 25% of shell frames, one
transverse web and two selected cargo hold transverse bulkheads (for bulk carriers), the identification is to include location
within each tank (for oil tanker and chemical carrier)/ballast tank and cargo hold (for bulk carrier) by reference to frame
numbers.
2.4 For areas in where protective coating is found to be in GOOD condition within a tank (for oil tanker
and chemical carrier)/ballast tank and cargo hold (for bulk carrier) and the extent of close-up survey and/or
thickness measurement has been specially considered, structures subject to special consideration are to be
identified.
2.5 Identification of tanks subject to tank testing.
2.6 Identification of piping systems on deck, including crude oil washing (COW) piping for oil tankers,
and within cargo holds, ballast tanks, pipe tunnels, cofferdams and void spaces where:
(1) examination including internal examination of piping with valves and fittings and thickness
measurement, as relevant, has been carried out;
(2) operational test to working pressure has been carried out.
3. Result of the survey

3.1 Type, extent and condition of protective coating in each tank, as relevant (rated GOOD, FAIR or
POOR) including identification of tanks fitted with anodes.
3.2 Structural condition of each compartment with information on the following, as relevant:
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(1) Identification of findings, such as:

—— corrosion with description of location, type and extent;
—— areas with substantial corrosion;
—— cracks/fractures with description of location and extent;
—— buckling with description of location and extent;
—— indents with description of location and extent.
(2) Identification of compartments where no structural damages/defects are found.
(3) The report may be supplemented by sketches/photos.
3.3 Thickness measurement report is to be verified and signed by the Surveyor controlling the
measurements on board.
3.4 Evaluation result of longitudinal strength of the hull girder of oil tankers of 130 m in length and
upwards and over 10 years of age. The following data is to be included, as relevant:
(1) measured and as-built transverse sectional areas of deck and bottom flanges;
(2) diminution of transverse sectional areas of deck and bottom flanges;
(3) details of renewals or reinforcements carried out, as relevant (as per 4.2).
4. Actions taken with respect to findings

4.1 Whenever the attending Surveyor is of the opinion that repairs are required, each item to be repaired
is to be identified in the survey report. Whenever repairs are carried out, details of the repairs effected are
to be reported by making specific reference to relevant items in the the survey report.
4.2 Repairs carried out are to be reported with identification of:
(1) compartment;
(2) structural member;
(3) repair method (i.e. renewal or modification);
① steel grades and scantlings (if different from the original);
② sketches/photos, as appropriate;
(4) repair extent;
(5) NDT/tests.
4.3 For repairs not completed at the time of survey, condition of class (recommendation) is to be imposed
with a specific time limit for the repairs. In order to provide correct and proper information to the Surveyor
attending for survey of the repairs, condition of class (recommendation) is to be sufficiently detailed with
identification of each item to be repaired. For identification of extensive repairs, reference may be given to
the survey report.
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Report 1
EXECUTIVE HULL SUMMARY FOR OIL TANKER/CHEMICAL TANKER
(Issued upon Completion of Special Survey)
General particulars
Ship’s name Class identify number
Port of registry IMO identify number
Deadweight (t) National flag
Date of build Gross tonnage
Date of major conversion Classification notation
Type of conversion Owner
a) The survey reports and documents listed below have been reviewed by the undersigned and found to be
satisfactory.
b) A summary of the survey is attached herewith on sheet 2.
c) The hull special survey has been completed in accordance with the Rules on [date].
Executive Summary Report completed Name:

Title:
by: Signature:
OFFICE DATE
Executive Summary Report verified Name:
by: Title:
Signature:
OFFICE DATE
Attached reports and documents:

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
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EXECUTIVE HULL SUMMARY
A) General particulars: – Refer to previous page

B) Report review: – Where and how survey was done
C) Close-up survey: – Extent (which tanks)
D) Cargo & ballast piping system – Examined
– Operationally tested
E) Thickness measurements: – Reference to thickness measurement report
– Summary of where measured
– Separate form indicating the tanks/areas with substantial
corrosion, and corresponding
* Thickness diminution
* Corrosion pattern
F) Tank protection Separate form indicating:
– Location of coating
– If coating condition less than “GOOD” is given, extended annual
surveys are to be introduced. This is to be noted in part H) of the
Executive Hull Summary.
G) Repairs: – Identification of tanks/areas
H) Condition of class/recommendations:
I) Memoranda: – Acceptable defects
– Any points of attention for future surveys, e.g. for suspect areas
– Extended annual/intermediate survey due to coating breakdown
J) Evaluation results of the ship’s longitudinal strength (for oil tankers of 130 m in length and upwards and
of over 10 years of age)
K) Conclusion – Statement on evaluation/verification of survey report
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EXTRACT OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS (NON-CSR SHIPS)

(Reference is made to the thickness measurements report)
1) Positions of substantially
Remarks:
corroded tanks/areas or areas Thickness diminution [%] 2) Corrosion pattern
e.g. ref. attached sketches
with deep pitting
Remarks:
1) Substantial corrosion, i.e. 75% to 100% of acceptable margins wasted.
2) P = Pitting;
C = Corrosion in general.
Any bottom plating with a pitting intensity of 20% or more, with wastage in the substantial corrosion range or having an
average depth of pitting of 1/3 or more of actual plate thickness is to be noted.
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EXTRACT OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS (CSR SHIPS)

Remarks:
corroded tanks/areas or areas tm – tren (mm) 2) Corrosion pattern
with deep pitting
Remarks:
1) Substantial corrosion, an extent of corrosion such that the assessment of the corrosion pattern indicates a measured
thickness between tren + 0.5mm and tren.
2) P = Pitting C = Corrosion in general
Areas with deep pitting assessed according to 5.1.17, Chapter 5 of this PART are to be recorded in this column.
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TANK PROTECTION
1) 2) 3)
Remarks
Tank Nos. Tank protection Coating condition
Remarks:
1) All segregated ballast tanks and combined cargo/ballast tanks to be listed.
2) C = Coating; NP = No Protection.
3) Coating condition according to the following standard:
GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting;
FAIR condition with local breakdown at edges of stiffeners and weld connections and/or light rusting over 20% or
more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined for POOR condition;
POOR condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of areas or hard scale at 10% or more of areas
under consideration.
If coating condition less than “GOOD” is given, extended annual surveys are to be introduced. This is to be noted in part I) of
the Executive Hull Summary.
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Evaluation result of longitudinal strength of the hull girder of oil tankers of 130 m in length and
upwards and of over 10 years of age
(Of sections 1, 2 and 3 below, only one applicable section is to be completed)
1 This section applies to ships regardless of the date of construction: Transverse sectional areas of deck
flange (deck plating and deck longitudinals) and bottom flange (bottom shell plating and bottom
longitudinals) of the ship’s hull girder have been calculated by using the thickness measured, renewed or
reinforced, as appropriate, during the special survey most recently conducted after the ship reached 10
years of age, and found that the diminution of the transverse sectional area does not exceed 10% of the
as-built area, as shown in Table 1:
Transverse Sectional Area of Hull Girder Flange Table 1
Measured As-built Diminution
Deck flange cm2 cm2 cm2 (%)
Transverse section 1
Bottom flange cm2 cm2 cm2 (%)
2 This section applies to ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002: Section moduli of transverse section of
the ship’s hull girder have been calculated by using the thickness of structural members measured, renewed
or reinforced, as appropriate, during the special survey most recently conducted after the ship reached 10
years of age in accordance with the provisions of 2.2.1(1) of Appendix 2 of this Chapter, and are found to
be within their diminution limits determined by CCS①, as shown in Table 2:
Transverse Section Modulus of Hull Girder Table 2
Zact (cm3) (1) Zreq (cm3) (2) Remarks
Upper deck
Bottom
Upper deck
Bottom
Upper deck
Bottom
Notes: (1) Zact means the actual section moduli of the transverse section of the ship’s hull girder calculated by using the
thickness of structural members measured, renewed or reinforced, as appropriate, during the special survey, in
accordance with the provisions of 2.2.1(1) of Appendix 2 of this Chapter.
(2) Zreq means diminution limit of the longitudinal bending strength of ships, as calculated in accordance with the
provisions of 2.2.1(1) of Appendix 2 of this Chapter. The calculation sheets for Zact are to be attached to this
report.
3 This section applies to ships constructed before 1 July 2002: Section moduli of transverse section of the
ship’s hull girder have been calculated by using the thickness of structural members measured, renewed or
reinforced, as appropriate, during the special survey most recently conducted after the ship reached 10
years of age in accordance with the provisions of 2.2.1(2) of Appendix 2 of this Chapter, and found to meet
the criteria required by the Society② and that Zact is not less than Zmc (defined in note 2 of Table 3) as
specified in Annex 2 to Appendix 2 of this PART, as shown in Table 3. Describe the criteria for acceptance
of the minimum section moduli of the ship’s hull girder for ships in service required by the Society.
Transverse Section Modulus of Hull Girder Table 3
Zact (cm3) (1) Zmc (cm3) (2) Remarks
Upper deck
Bottom
Upper deck
Bottom
Upper deck
Bottom
Notes: (1) As defined in note *1 of Table 2.
(2) Zmc means the diminution limit of minimum section modulus calculated in accordance with provisions of 2.2.1(2)
of Appendix 2 of this Chapter.
① The actual transverse section modulus of the hull girder of oil tankers calculated under 2.2.1(1) of Appendix 2 of this
Chapter is not to be less than 90% of the required section modulus for new buildings specified in IACS Unified
Requirements S7 (C = 1.0 Cn is to be used for the purpose of this calculation.) or S11, whichever is the greater.
② The Society means CCS, and the same below.
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Report 2
EXECUTIVE HULL SUMMARY FOR BULK CARRIER
(Issued upon Completion of Special Survey)
General particulars
Ship’s name Class identify number
Port of registry Imo identify number
Deadweight (t) National flag
Date of build Gross tonnage
Date of major conversion Classification notation
Type of conversion Owner
a) The survey reports and documents listed below have been reviewed by the undersigned and found to be
satisfactory.
b) A summary of the survey is attached herewith on sheet 2.
c) The hull special survey has been completed in accordance with the Rules on [date].
Executive Summary Report completed Name:

Title:
by: Signature:
OFFICE DATE
Name:
Executive Summary Report verified by: Title:
Signature:
OFFICE DATE
Attached reports and documents:

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
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EXECUTIVE HULL SUMMARY
A) General particulars: – Refer to previous page

B) Report review: – Where and how survey was done
C) Close-up survey: – Extent (which tanks)
D) Thickness measurements: – Reference to thickness measurement report
– Summary of where measured
– Separate form indicating the tanks/areas with substantial corrosion,
and corresponding
* Thickness diminution
* Corrosion pattern
E) Tank Protection Separate form indicating:
– Location of coating
– If coating condition “POOR” is given, extended annual surveys are to
be introduced. This is to be noted in part G) of the Executive Hull
Summary.
F) Repairs: – Identification of tanks/areas
G) Condition of class/recommendations:
H) Memoranda: – Acceptable defects
– Any points of attention for future surveys, e.g. for suspect areas
– Extended annual/intermediate survey due to coating breakdown
I) Conclusion – Statement on evaluation/verification of survey report
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EXTRACT OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS (NON-CSR SHIPS)

Remarks:
corroded tanks/areas or areas Thickness diminution [%] 2) Corrosion pattern
with deep pitting
Remarks:
1) Substantial corrosion, i.e. 75% to 100% of acceptable margins wasted.
2) P = Pitting
C = Corrosion in general
Any bottom plating with a pitting intensity of 20% or more, with wastage in the substantial corrosion range or having an
average depth of pitting of 1/3 or more of actual plate thickness is to be noted.
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EXTRACT OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS (CSR SHIPS)

Remarks:
corroded tanks/areas or areas tm – tren (mm) 2) Corrosion pattern
with deep pitting
Remarks:
1) Substantial corrosion, an extent of corrosion such that the assessment of the corrosion pattern indicates a measured
thickness between tren + 0.5mm and tren.
2) P = Pitting
C = Corrosion in general
Areas with deep pitting assessed according to 5.1.17, Chapter 5 of this PART are to be recorded in this column.
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TANK PROTECTION
1) 2) 3)
Remarks
Tank Nos. Tank protection Coating condition
Remarks:
1) All ballast tanks and cargo holds to be listed.
2) C = Coating; NP = No Protection
3) Coating condition according to the following standard:
GOOD condition with only minor spot rusting;
FAIR condition with local breakdown at edges of stiffeners and weld connections and/or light rusting over 20% or
more of areas under consideration, but less than as defined for POOR condition;
POOR condition with general breakdown of coating over 20% or more of areas or hard scale at 10% or more of areas
under consideration.
If coating condition “POOR” is given, extended annual surveys are to be introduced. This is to be noted in part H) of the
Executive Hull Summary.
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Appendix 11A SURVEY PROGRAMME
Basic information and particulars

Name of ship:
IMO number:
Flag State:
Port of registry:
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight (t):
Length between perpendiculars (m):
Shipbuilder:
Hull number:
Classification Society:
Class ID:
Date of delivery of the ship:
Owner:
Thickness measurement company:
1 Preamble
1.1 Scope
(1) The present survey programme covers the minimum extent of overall surveys, close-up surveys,
thickness measurements and pressure testing within the cargo length area, cargo holds, ballast tanks,
including fore and aft peak tanks, required by Sections 6 to 8 of this Chapter.
(2) The arrangements and safety aspects of the survey should be acceptable to the attending Surveyor(s).
1.2 Documentation
All documents used in the development of the survey programme should be available onboard during the
survey as required by 5.1.7 of this Chapter.
2 Arrangement of cargo holds, tanks and spaces

This section of the survey programme should provide information (either in the form of plans or text) on
the arrangement of cargo holds, tanks and spaces that fall within the scope of the survey.
3 List of cargo holds, tanks and spaces with information on their use, extent of coatings and
corrosion protection system
This section of the survey programme should indicate any changes relating to (and should update) the
information on the use of the holds and tanks of the ship, the extent of coatings and the corrosion protective
system provided in the Survey Planning Questionnaire set out in Appendix 11B of this Chapter.
4 Conditions for survey

This section of the survey programme should provide information on the conditions for survey, e.g.
information regarding cargo hold and tank cleaning, gas freeing, ventilation, lighting, etc.
5 Provisions and method of access to structures

This section of the survey programme should indicate any changes relating to (and should update) the
information on the provisions and methods of access to structures provided in the Survey Planning
Questionnaire set out in Appendix 11B of this Chapter.
6 List of equipment for survey

This section of the survey programme should identify and list the equipment that will be made available for
carrying out the survey and the required thickness measurements.
7 Survey requirements
7.1 Overall survey
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This section of the survey programme should identify and list the spaces that should undergo an overall
survey for this ship in accordance with Sections 6 to 8 of this Chapter.
7.2 Close-up survey
This section of the survey programme should identify and list the hull structures that should undergo a
close-up survey for this ship in accordance with Sections 6 to 8 of this Chapter.
8 Identification of tanks for tank testing

This section of the survey programme should identify and list the cargo holds and tanks that should
undergo tank testing for this ship in accordance with Sections 6 to 8 of this Chapter.
9 Identification of areas and sections for thickness measurements

This section of the survey programme should identify and list the areas and sections where thickness
measurements should be taken in accordance with Sections 6 to 8 of this Chapter.
10 Minimum thickness of hull structures

This section of the survey programme should specify the minimum thickness for hull structures of this ship
that are subject to survey, according to (1) or (2) as follows:
(1) determined from the attached wastage allowance table and the original thickness to the hull structure
plans of the ship;
(2) given in the following Table(s):
Applicable ship Original as-built Minimum Substantial corrosion

Area or location type thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
B O C
Deck X X X
Plating X X X
Longitudinals X X X
Longitudinal girders X X X
Cross deck plating X
Cross deck stiffeners X
Bottom X X X
Plating X X X
Longitudinals X X X
Ship side X X
Plating X X
Longitudinals X X
Longitudinal girders X X
Inner bottom X X X
Plating X X X
Longitudinals X X X
Floors X
Ship side in way of topside tanks X
Plating X
Longitudinals X
Ship side in way of hopper side
X
tanks
Plating X
Longitudinals X
Ship side in way of tanks Xp
Plating X
Longitudinals X
Longitudinal stringers X
Ship side in way of cargo holds X
Plating X
Side frames webs X
Side frames flanges X
Upper brackets webs X
Upper brackets flanges X
Lower brackets webs X
Lower brackets flanges X
Longitudinal bulkhead Xp X X
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Applicable ship Original as-built Minimum Substantial corrosion

Area or location type thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
B O C
Plating X X X
Longitudinals Xp X X
Longitudinal girders Xp X X
Transverse bulkheads X X X
Plating X X X
Stiffeners Xp X X
Upper stool plating X
Upper stool stiffeners X
Lower stool plating X
Lower stool stiffeners X
Transverse web frames in topside
X
tanks
Plating X
Flanges X
Stiffeners X
Transverse web frames in hopper
X
tanks
Plating X
Flanges X
Stiffeners X
Hatch Covers X
Plating X
Stiffeners X
Hatch Coamings X
Plating X
Stiffeners X
Transverse web frames, floors and
stringers and (for chemical tankers) X X
diaphragms
Plating X X
Flanges X X
Stiffeners X X
Cross ties X
Flanges X
Webs X
Notes: The wastage allowance tables are to be attached to the survey programme.
X – applicable; Xp – if applicable; B – bulk carrier; O – oil tanker; C – chemical tanker.
For CSR ships, the renewal thickness of the hull structure elements is to be indicated in the appropriate drawings.
11 Thickness measurement company

This section of the survey programme should identify changes, if any, relating to the information on the
thickness measurement company provided in the Survey Planning Questionnaire.
12 Damage experience related to the ship

This section of the survey programme should, using the tables provided below, provide details of the hull
damages for at least the last three years in way of the cargo holds, ballast tanks and void spaces within the
cargo length area. These damages are subject to survey.
Hull Damages Sorted by Location for This Ship

Cargo hold, tank or Possible cause, if Description of
Location Repair Date of repair
space number or area known the damages
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Hull Damages for Sister or Similar Ships (if available) in the Case of Design Related Damage
Cargo hold, tank or Possible cause, if Description of
Location Repair Date of repair
space number or area known the damages
13 Areas identified with substantial corrosion from previous surveys

This section of the survey programme should identify and list the areas of substantial corrosion from
previous surveys.
14 Critical structural areas and suspect areas

This section of the survey programme should identify and list the critical structural areas and the suspect
areas, when such information is available.
15 Other relevant comments and information

This section of the survey programme should provide any other comments and information relevant to the
survey.
Appendices
Appendix 1 − List of plans
5.1.6.5(3) of this Chapter requires that main structural plans of cargo holds and ballast tanks (scantling
drawings), including information regarding use of high tensile steel (HTS) should be available.
This Appendix of the survey programme should identify and list the main structural plans which form part
of the survey programme.
Appendix 2 − Survey Planning Questionnaire
The Survey Planning Questionnaire (Appendix 11B of this Chapter), which has been submitted by the
owner, should be appended to the survey programme.
Appendix 3 − Other documentation
This part of the survey programme should identify and list any other documentation that forms part of the
plan.
Prepared by the owner in co-operation with CCS for compliance with 5.1.6.5(3) of this Chapter:
Date: .................................. (name and signature of authorized owner’s representative)
Date: .................................. (name and signature of CCS Surveyor).
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Appendix 11B SURVEY PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE

(Bulk Carriers/Oil Tankers/Chemical tankers)
1 The following information will enable the owner in co-operation with CCS to develop a survey
programme complying with the requirements of this Chapter. It is essential that the owner provides, when
completing the present questionnaire, up-to-date information. The present questionnaire, when completed,
is to provide all information and material required by this Chapter.
Particulars
Ship’s name:
IMO number:
Flag State:
Port of registry:
Owner:
Class ID:
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight (t):
Date of build:
Information on access provision for close-up surveys and thickness measurement

2 The owner is to indicate, in the table below, the means of access to the structures subject to close-up
survey and thickness measurement.
Permanent
Hold/ C (Cargo)/B Direct Other means
①
Structure means of Rafts Ladders

Tank No. (ballast tank) access (please specify)
access
F.P. (oil tankers/
bulk carriers/ Fore peak
chemical tankers)
A.P. (oil tankers/
bulk carriers/ Aft peak
chemical tankers)
Hatch side coamings
Topside sloping plate
Upper stool plating
Cross deck
Cargo holds (bulk Side shell, frames &
carriers) brackets
Transverse bulkhead
Hopper tank platting
Lower stool
Tank top
Under deck
Wing tanks (oil Side shell
tankers/ chemical Bottom transverse
tankers) Longitudinal
Transverse
Center tanks (oil Under deck
tankers/ chemical Bottom transverse
tankers) Transverse
Underdeck structure
Side shell & structure
Topside tanks
Sloping plate &
(bulk carriers)
structure
Webs & bulkheads
Double side skin
tanks (double skin Inner skin & structure
bulk carriers)
Webs and bulkheads
Hopper tanks Hopper sloping plate &
(bulk carriers) structure
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Permanent
Hold/ C (Cargo)/B Direct Other means
①
Structure means of Rafts Ladders

Tank No. (ballast tank) access (please specify)
access
Bottom structure
Webs & bulkheads
Double bottom
structure (bulk carriers)
Upper stool internal
Lower stool internal
Underdeck & structure
Side shell vertical web
& structure
Longitudinal bulkhead
Wing tanks of ore
& structure
carriers
Longitudinal bulkhead
web & structure
Bottom plating &
structure
Cross ties/stringers
History of cargoes②
① Applicable to oil tankers.

② For bulk carriers, history of bulk cargoes of a corrosive nature (e.g. high sulphur content) for bulk carriers;
For oil tankers, history of cargo with H2S content or heated cargo for the last 3 months together with indication as to
whether cargo was heated and, where available, Marine Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)*;
For chemical tankers, history of heated cargo for the last 3 years together with indication as to whether cargo was heated.
* Refer to resolution MSC.150(77) on Recommendation for Material Safety Data Sheets for MARPOL Annex I Cargoes
and Marine Fuel Oils.
Owner’s inspections
3 Using a format similar to that of the table below (which is given as an example), the owner is to provide
details of the results of their inspections for the last 3 years on all cargo and ballast tanks and void spaces
within the cargo area in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.
Corrosion Coating Coating Structural Hold and
Tank/Hold No. protection extent condition deterioration tank history
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Cargo holds (bulk carriers)
Cargo centre tanks (oil tankers/ chemical
tankers)
Cargo wing tanks (oil tankers/ chemical
tankers)
Slop tanks (oil tankers)
Topside tanks (bulk carriers)
Hopper tanks (bulk carriers)
Double side skin tanks (bulk carriers)
Double bottom tanks (bulk carriers)
Upper stools (bulk carriers)
Lower stools (bulk carriers)
Wing tanks (ore carriers)
Ballast tanks (oil tankers/ chemical tankers)
Fore peak (oil tankers/bulk carriers/ chemical
tankers)
Aft peak (oil tankers/bulk carriers/ chemical
tankers)
Miscellaneous other spaces (oil tankers/ bulk
carriers/ chemical tankers)
Note: Indicate tanks which are used for oil/ballast.
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1) HC = hard coating; SC = soft coating; SH = semi-hard coating; NP = no protection

2) U = upper part; M = middle part; L = lower part; C = complete
3) G = good; F = fair; P = poor; RC = recoated (during the last 3 years)
4) N = no findings recorded; Y = findings recorded (Description of findings is to be attached to this questionnaire)
5) DR = Damage & Repair; L = Leakages; CV = Conversion (Description to be attached to this questionnaire)
Name of owner’s representative:
Signature:
Date:
Reports of Port State Control inspections

List the reports of Port State Control inspections containing hull structural related deficiencies and relevant information on
rectification of the deficiencies:
Safety Management System

List non-conformities related to hull maintenance, including the associated corrective actions:
Name and address of the approved thickness measurement company:
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Appendix 12
GUIDELINES FOR TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH PLANNING FOR
ENHANCED SURVEYS AND OWNER’S INSPECTION REPORT
1 Guidelines for technical assessment in conjunction with planning for enhanced surveys
1.1 Introduction
These guidelines contain information and suggestions concerning technical assessments, which may be of
use in conjunction with the planning of enhanced special surveys of oil tankers, bulk carriers and chemical
tankers. The guidelines are a recommended tool which may be invoked at the discretion of CCS, when
considered necessary and appropriate, in conjunction with the preparation of the required survey
programme.
1.2 Purpose and principles
1.2.1 The purpose of the technical assessments described in these guidelines is to assist in identifying
critical structural areas, nominating suspect areas and in focusing attention on structural elements or areas
of structural elements which may be particularly susceptible to, or evidence a history of, wastage or
damage. This information may be useful in nominating locations, areas, holds and tanks for thickness
measurement, close-up survey and tank testing.
1.2.2 These guidelines may not be used to reduce the requirements pertaining to thickness measurement,
close-up survey and tank testing contained in Sections 6, 7 and 8, Chapter 5 of this PART, which are, in all
cases, to be complied with as a minimum.
1.2.3 As with other aspects of survey planning, the technical assessments described in these guidelines
should be worked out by the owner or operator in cooperation with CCS well in advance of the
commencement of the special survey, i.e. prior to commencing the survey and normally at least 12 to 15
months before the survey’s completion due date.
1.2.4 Aspects to be considered
1.2.4.1 Technical assessments, which may include quantitative or qualitative evaluation of relative risks
of possible deterioration of the following aspects of a particular ship, may be used as a basis for the
nomination of holds, tanks and areas for survey:
(1) design features such as stress levels on various structural elements, design details and extent of use of
high tensile steel;
(2) former history with respect to corrosion, cracking, buckling, indents and repairs for the particular ship
as well as similar ships, where available;
(3) information with respect to types of cargo carried, use of different holds/tanks for cargo/ballast,
protection of holds and tanks and condition of coating, if any.
1.2.4.2 Technical assessments of the relative risks of susceptibility to damage or deterioration of various
structural elements and areas are to be judged and decided on the basis of recognized principles and
practices, such as may be found in publications of Tanker Structure Cooperative Forum (TSCF), (Refs.2
and 3) and Bulk Carriers-Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structure (IACS), (Ref.
4).
1.3 Technical assessment
1.3.1.1 There are three basic types of possible failure, which may be the subject of technical assessment
in connection with planning of surveys: corrosion, cracks and buckling. Contact damages are not normally
covered by the survey planning since indents are usually noted in memoranda and assumed to be dealt with
as a normal routine by Surveyors.
1.3.1.2 Technical assessments performed in conjunction with the survey planning process are, in principle,
to be as shown schematically in Figure 1.3.1.2, which indicates how to perform technical assessments in
conjunction with the survey planning process.
The approach is basically an evaluation of the risk based on the knowledge and experience related to design
and corrosion.
The design is to be considered with respect to structural details, which may be susceptible to buckling or
cracking as a result of vibration, high stress levels or fatigue.
Corrosion is related to the ageing process, and is closely connected with the quality of corrosion prevention
systems fitted at newbuilding, and subsequent maintenance during the service life. Corrosion may also lead
to cracking and/or buckling.
1.3.2 Methods
1.3.2.1 Design details
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Damage experience related to the ship in question and sister and similar ships, where available, is the main
source of information to be used in the process of planning. In addition, a selection of structural details
from the design drawings is to be included.
Typical damage experience to be considered will consist of:
—— number, extent, location and frequency of cracks;
—— location of buckles.
This information may be found in the survey reports and/or the owner’s files, including the results of the
owner’s own inspections. The defects are to be analyzed, noted and marked on sketches.
In addition, general experience is to be utilized. For example, reference is to be made to TSCF’s two
publications (Refs.2 and 3) and IACS’s “Bulk Carriers: Guidelines for Survey, Assessment and Repair of
Hull Structures” (Ref. 4) which contains a catalogue of typical damages and proposed repair methods for
various structural details of tankers and bulk carriers.
Such figures are to be used together with a review of the main drawings, in order to compare with the
actual structure and search for similar details that may be susceptible to damage. Reference is made to
examples in Figures 1.3.2.1(1) to (3). In particular, Chapter 3 of Ref. 2 deals with various aspects specific
to double hull tankers, such as stress concentration locations, misalignment during construction, corrosion
trends, fatigue considerations and areas requiring special attention, which are to be considered in working
out the survey planning.
The review of the main structural drawings, in addition to using the above-mentioned figures, is to include
checking for typical design details where cracking has been experienced. The factors contributing to
damage are to be carefully considered.
The use of high tensile steel (HTS) is an important factor. Details showing good service experience where
ordinary, mild steel has been used may be more susceptible to damage when HTS, and its higher associated
stresses, are utilized. There is extensive and, in general, good experience, with the use of HTS for
longitudinal material in deck and bottom structures. Experience in other locations, where the dynamic
stresses may be higher, is less favourable, e.g. side structures.
In this respect, stress calculations of typical and important components and details, in accordance with the
latest Rules or other relevant methods may prove useful and are to be considered.
The selected areas of the structure identified during this process should be recorded and marked on the
structural drawings to be included in the survey programme.
1.3.2.2 Corrosion
In order to evaluate relative corrosion risks, the following information is generally to be considered:
—— usage of tanks, holds and spaces;
—— condition of coatings;
—— cleaning procedures;
—— previous corrosion damage;
—— ballast use and time for oil cargo holds/cargo holds;
—— planning of risk of corrosion (referring to Ref. 3). Special attention is to be given to the areas where
the double hull tanker is particularly exposed to corrosion. To this end, the specific aspects addressing
corrosion in double hull tankers indicated in 3.4 (Corrosion trends) of Ref. 2 are to be taken into account;
—— location of heated tanks.
Ref. 3 gives definitive examples which can be used for judging and describing coating condition, using
typical pictures of conditions.
The evaluation of corrosion risks is to be based on information in Ref.3, together with relevant information
on the anticipated condition of the ship as derived from the information collected in order to prepare the
survey programme and the age of the ship.
The various holds, tanks and spaces are to be listed with the corrosion risks nominated accordingly.
1.3.2.3 Locations for close-up survey and thickness measurement
On the basis of the table of corrosion risks and the evaluation of design experience, the locations for initial
close-up survey and thickness measurement (areas and sections) may be nominated.
The sections subject to thickness measurement are to normally be nominated in tanks, holds and spaces
where corrosion risk is judged to be the highest.
The nomination of tanks, holds and spaces for close-up survey is to, initially, be based on highest corrosion
risk, and is to always include ballast tanks. The principle for the selection is to be that the extent is
increased by age or where information is insufficient or unreliable.
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Figure 1.3.1.2 Technical Assessment & the Survey Planning Process
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Location: Connection of longitudinals to transverse webs

Example No.1 : Web and flat bar fractures at cut-outs for longitudinal stiffener connections
Typical Damage Proposed Repair
Full collar if fractures in web plate are small and are

repaired by welding
Note: One or more fractures may occur
Web and flat bar cropped and part renewed or alternatively

welded
Factors contributing to damage:
1. Asymmetrical connection of flat bar stiffener resulting in high peak stresses at the heel of the stiffener under fatigue
loading.
2. Insufficient area of connection of longitudinal to web plate.
3. Defective weld at return around the plate thickness.
4. High localized corrosion at areas of stress concentration such as flat bar stiffener connections, corners of cut-out for
the longitudinal and connection of web to shell at cut-outs.
5. High stress in the web of the transverse.
6. Dynamic sea way load/ship motions.
Figure 1.3.2.1(1) Typical Damage and Repair Example (Tanker) (Reproduced From Ref.2)
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Figure 1.3.2.1(2) Typical Locations Susceptible to Structural Damage or Corrosion (Bulk Carrier)
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Side shell frames and end brackets

Area 1 Structural item Example 1
(separate bracket configuration)
Detail of damage Fractures in brackets at termination of frame

Sketch of damage Sketch of repair
Separate bracket configuration S = Sniped end

Notes on possible cause of damage: Notes on repairs:
This type of damage is due to stress concentration. 1. For small fractures e.g. hairline fractures, the fracture
can be ‘veed’ out, welded up, ground and examined by
NDT for fractures.
2. For large/significant fractures, consideration is to be
given to cropping and partly renewing/renewing the
frame brackets. If renewing the brackets, end of frames
can be sniped to soften them.
3. If felt prudent, soft toes are to be incorporated at the
boundaries of the bracket to the wing tanks.
4. Attention to be given to the structure in wing tanks in
way of the extended bracket arm, i.e. reinforcement
provided in line with the bracket arm
Note: The above Refs.2 and 3 are both from Tanker Structure Cooperative Forum (TSCF), and Ref.4 from Bulk
Carriers-Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair of Hull Structure (IACS).
Figure 1.3.2.1(3) Typical Damage and Repair Example (Bulk Carrier) (Reproduced from Ref.4)
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2 Owner’s inspection report
Owner’s Inspection Report – Structural Condition
Ship name: For tank/hold No:
Grade of steel: Deck: Side:

Bottom: Long. bhd
Elements Cracks Buckles Corrosion Coating Pitting Mod. Other

condition /Rep.
Deck:
Bottom:
Side:
Longitudinal bulkheads:
Transverse bulkheads:
Repairs carried out due to :

①
Thickness measurements carried out, dates:

Results in general:
Overdue surveys:
Outstanding conditions of class:
Comments:
① Repairs carried out is to be surveyed by CCS Surveyor
Date of Inspection:
Inspected by:
Signature:
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Appendix 13
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS OF OIL TANKERS,
BULK CARRIERS AND ETC.①
13.1 Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements of Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships, etc.②
1. Notes
1.1 This document is to be used for recording thickness measurements for oil tanks as required in Section
6, Chapter 5 of this PART.
1.2 Sheets TM1-T, TM2-T, TM3-T, TM4-T, TM5-T and TM6-T (sheets 4 to 10) are to be used for
recording thickness measurements and the maximum allowable diminution is to be stated.
The maximum allowable diminution could be stated in an attached document.
1.3 The remaining sheets 11 to 15 are guidance diagrams and notes relating to the reporting format and
the procedure for the thickness measurements.
GENERAL PARTICULARS
Ship’s name:
IMO number:
Class identity number
Port of registry:
Gross tons:
Deadweight:
Date of build:
Classification society:
Name of company performing thickness measurement:

Thickness measurement company certified by:
Certificate No.
Certificate valid from to
Place of measurement:
First date of measurement:
Last date of measurement:
Special survey/intermediate survey due:
Details of measurement equipment:
Qualification of operator:
Report number: consisting of Sheets
Name of operator: Name of surveyor:

Signature of operator: Signature of surveyor:
Company official stamp: Classification Society
Official Stamp:
① This Appendix is recommendatory.

② The Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements are also applicable to chemical tankers.

Delete as appropriate.
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Sheet 4
TM1-T Report on Thickness Measurement of All Deck Plating, All Bottom Shell Plating or Side Shell Plating*
(*delete as appropriate)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of:
A – All strength deck plating within the cargo area.
B – All keel, bottom shell plating and bilge plating within the cargo area.
C – Side shell plating including selected wind and water strakes outside cargo area.
D – All wind and water strakes within cargo area.
2. The strake position is to be clearly indicated as follows:
2.1 For strength deck indicate the number of the strake of plating inboard from the stringer plate.
2.2 For bottom plating indicate the number of the strake of plating outboard from the keel plate.
2.3 For side shell plating give number of the strake of plating below sheer strake and letter as shown
on shell expansion.
3. For oil tankers all deck plating strakes are to be recorded, for ore/oil ships only the deck plating strakes
outside line of openings are to be recorded.
4. Measurements are to be taken at the forward and aft areas of all and where plates cross ballast/cargo
tank boundaries separate measurements for the area of plating in way of each type of tank are to be
recorded.
5. The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.
6. The maximum allowable diminution could be stated in an attached document.
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Sheet 5
TM2-T(i) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
Ship’s name............................................. Class Identity No. ......................... Report No. .........................

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Notes:
1. This report form is to be used for recording the thickness measurements of:
Strength deck plating and sheer strake plating transverse sections:
One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of the structural items (1), (2) and (3) as
shown on the diagrams of typical transverse sections.
2. For oil tankers all deck plating strakes are to be recorded and for ore/oil ships only the deck plating
strakes outside the line of openings are to be recorded.
3. The topside area comprises deck plating, stringer plate and sheer strake (including rounded gunwales).
4. The exact frame station of measurement is to be stated.
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Sheet 6
TM2-T(ii) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Operators Signature: ............................................
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Notes:
Shell plating transverse sections:
One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of the structural items (4), (5) and (6) and
(7) as shown on the diagrams of typical transverse sections.
2. The bottom area comprises keel, bottom and bilge plating.
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Sheet 7
TM3-T Report on Thickness Measurement of Longitudinal Members (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
Ship’s name............................................. Class Identity No. ......................... Report No. ........................

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Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurements of:
Longitudinal members at transverse sections:
One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of the appropriate structural items (8) to
(20) as shown on the diagrams of typical transverse sections.
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Sheet 8
TM4-T Report on Thickness Measurement of Transverse Structural Members
In the cargo oil and water ballast tanks within the cargo tank length
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
Ship’s name............................................. Class Identity No. ......................... Report No. ........................

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Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurements of transverse structural members,
comprising of the appropriate structural items (25) to (33) as shown on diagrams of typical transverse
section.
2. Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated on Sheet 15 of this document.
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Sheet 9
TM5-T Report on Thickness of W.T./O.T. Transverse Bulkheads
Within the cargo tank or cargo hold spaces
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-357
1-357
Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of W.T./O.T. transverse bulkheads.
1-358
1-358
Sheet 10
TM6-T Report on Thickness measurement of Miscellaneous Structural Members
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-359
1-359
Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of miscellaneous structural members
including the structural items (36), (37) and (38).
1-360
1-360
Sheet 11
Thickness Measurement - Oil Tankers, Ore/Oil Ships and etc.

Oil Tanker - Typical Transverse Section Indicating Longitudinal and Transverse Members
Report on TM2-T(1) & (2) Report on TM3-T Report on TM4-T

1. Strength deck plating 8. Deck longitudinals 25. Deck transverse centre tank
2. Stringer plate 9. Deck girders 26. Bottom transverse centre tank
3. Sheer strake 10. Sheer strake longitudinals 27. Deck transverse wing tank
4. Side shell plating 11. Longitudinal bulkhead top strake 28. Side shell vertical web
5. Bilge plating 12. Bottom longitudinals 29. Longitudinal bulkhead vertical web
6. Bottom shell plating 13. Bottom girders 30. Bottom transverse wing tank
7. Keel plate 14. Bilge longitudinals 31. Struts
15. Longitudinal bulkhead lower strake 32. Transverse web face plate
16. Side shell longitudinals 33. D.B.Floors
17. Longitudinal bulkhead plating (remainder) 34.
18. Longitudinal bulkhead longitudinals 35.
19. Inner bottom plating
20. Inner bottom longitudinals
Report on TM6-T
21.
22. 36. Hatch coamings
23. 37. Deck plating between hatches
24. 38. Hatch covers
39.
40.
1-361
1-361
Sheet 12

Oil/Ore Ship - Typical Transverse Section Indicating Longitudinal and Transverse Members

16. Side shell longitudinals 33. D.B.Floors
20. Inner bottom longitudinals Report on TM6-T
21.
39.
40.
1-362
1-362
Sheet 13

Transverse Section Outline
To be used for longitudinal and transverse members where typical oil tanker or oil/ore ship sections are not
applicable

16. Side shell longitudinals 33. D.B. floors
19. Inner bottom plating Report on TM6-T
24. 39.
40.
1-363
1-363
Sheet 14

Typical Transverse Section Showing All Longitudinal Members to be Reported on TM2-T and TM3-T
1-364
1-364
Sheet 15
Close-up Survey Requirements
1-365
1-365
13.2A Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements of Bulk Carriers
Notes:
1. This document is to be used for recording thickness measurements of single side skin bulk carriers as
required by Section 7, Chapter 5 of this PART.
2. Reporting forms TM1-BC, TM2-BC, TM3-BC, TM4-BC, TM5-BC, TM6-BC and TM7-BC (Sheets 4
to 11) are to be used for recording thickness measurements and the minimum allowable diminution is to be
stated.
The minimum allowable diminution could be stated in an attached document.
3. The remaining Sheets 12 to 14 are guidance diagrams and notes relating to the reporting forms and the
IACS Unified Requirements for thickness measurement.
GENERAL PARTICULARS
Ship’s name:
IMO number:
Class identity number:
Port of registry:
Gross tons:
Deadweight:
Date of build:

Certificate No:
Special survey/intermediate survey due①:
Qualification of operators:

Official Stamp:
① Delete as appropriate.
1-366
1-366
Sheet 4
TM1-BC Report on Thickness Measurement of All Deck Plating, All Bottom Shell Plating or Side Shell Plating*
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-367
1-367
Notes:
A – All strength deck plating within cargo length area.
B – Keel, bottom shell plating and bilge plating within the cargo length area.
C – Side shell plating that is selected wind and water strakes within the cargo length area.
D – Side shell plating that is all wind and water strakes outside the cargo length area.
2.3 For side shell plating give number of the strake of plating sheer strake and letter as shown on
shell expansion.
3. Only the deck plating strakes outside line of openings are to be recorded.
4. Measurements are to be taken at the forward and aft areas of all plates and the single measurements
recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.
1-368
1-368
Sheet 5
TM2-BC(i) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-369
1-369
Notes:
Two or three sections within the cargo length area, comprising of the structural items (1), (2) and (3) as
shown on the diagram of typical transverse section.
2. Only the deck plating strakes outside the line of openings are to be recorded.
1-370
1-370
Sheet 6
TM2-BC(ii) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-371
1-371
Notes:
Two or three sections within cargo length area comprising of the structural (4), (5), (6) and (7) as
shown on the diagram of typical transverse section.
1-372
1-372
Sheet 7
TM3-BC Report on Thickness Measurement of Longitudinal Members (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-373
1-373
Notes:
One, two or three sections within the cargo length area, comprising of the appropriate structural items
(8) to (20) as shown on diagram of typical transverse section.
1-374
1-374
Sheet 8
TM4-BC Report on Thickness Measurement of Transverse Structural Members
In the double bottom, hopper side and topside water ballast tanks
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-375
1-375
Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of transverse structural members,
comprising of the appropriate structural items (23) to (25) as shown on diagram of typical transverse
section, Sheet 12 of this document.
2. Guidance for areas if measurement is indicated on the diagrams shown on Sheet 14 of this document.
1-376
1-376
Sheet 9
TM5-BC Report on Thickness of Cargo Hold Transverse Bulkheads
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-377
1-377
Notes:
1. This report form is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of cargo hold transverse
bulkheads.
2. Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated on the diagrams shown on Sheet 14 of this document.
1-378
1-378
Sheet 10
TM6-BC Report on Thickness Measurement of Miscellaneous Structural Members
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-379
1-379
Notes:
including the structural items (28), (29), (30) and (31) as shown on diagram of typical transverse
section, Sheet 12 of this document.
1-380
1-380
Sheet 11
TM7-BC Report on Thickness Measurement of Cargo Hold Transverse Frames
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-381
1-381
Notes:
Cargo hold transverse frames;
Structural item number (34) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse section, Sheet 12 of this
document.
The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.
3. The location and pattern of measurements is to be indicated on the sketches of hold frames shown
below.
Typical transverse frames in cargo hold Non-typical transverse frames in cargo hold
Thickness gauging area (A) Thickness gauging area (A)
1-382
1-382
Sheet 11(1)
TM7-BC S31 Report on Thickness Measurement of Cargo Hold Side Shell Frames
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-383
1-383
Notes:
Cargo hold transverse frames for application of UR S31.
2. Guidance for areas of measurement is provided in Appendix 6 to this Chapter.
1-384
1-384
Sheet 12
Thickness measurement – Bulk Carriers

Typical Transverse Section Indicating Longitudinal and Transverse Members
Report on TM2-BC Report on TM3-BC Report on TM4-BC

1. Strength deck plating 8. Deck longitudinals 23. Double bottom tank floors
2. Stringer plate 9. Deck girders 24. Topside tank transverses
3. Sheer strake 10. Sheer strake longitudinals 25. Hopper side tank transverses
4. Side shell plating 11. Topside tank sloping plating 26.
5. Bilge plating 12. Topside tank sloping plating longitudinals 27.
6. Bottom shell plating 13. Bottom longitudinals Report on TM6-BC
7. Keel plate 14. Bilge girders
15. Bilge longitudinals 28. Hatch coamings
16. Side shell longitudinals 29. Deck plating between hatches
Report on TM7-BC 17. Inner bottom plating 30. Hatch covers
34. Hold frames or diaphragms 18. Inner botom longitudinals 31. Inner bulkhead plating
19. Hopper side plating 32.
20. Hopper side longitudinals 33.
21.
22.
1-385
1-385
Sheet 13
Thickness Measurement – Bulk Carriers: Typical Transverse Section Outline
To be used for longitudinal and transverse members where the typical bulk carrier section is not applicable
Report on TM2-BC Report on TM3-BC Report on TM4-BC
1. Strength deck plating 8. Deck longitudinals 23. Double bottom tank floors
2. Stringer plate 9. Deck girders 24. Topside tank transverses
3. Sheer strake 10. Sheer strake longitudinals 25. Hopper side tank transverses
4. Side shell plating 11. Topside tank sloping plating 26.
5. Bilge plating 12. Topside tank sloping plating longitudinals 27.
6. Bottom shell plating 13. Bottom longitudinals
Report on TM6-BC
7. Keel plate 14. Bilge girders
15. Bilge longitudinals 28. Hatch coamings
16. Side shell longitudinals 29. Deck plating between hatches
Report on TM7-BC 17. Inner bottom plating 30. Hatch covers
18. Inner botom longitudinals 31. Inner bulkhead plating
34. Hold frames or diaphragms
19. Hopper side plating 32.
20. Hopper side longitudinals 33.
21.
22.
1-386
1-386
Sheet 14
Close-up Survey and Thickness Measurement Areas
1-387
1-387
13.2B Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements of Bulk Carriers Built under PART
TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments
Notes:
1. This document is to be used for recording thickness measurements of bulk carriers built under PART
TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments as required by 5.1.9.3, Section 1,
Chapter 5 of this PART.
2. Reporting forms TM1-BC(CSR), TM2-BC(CSR) (i) and (ii), TM3-BC(CSR), TM4-BC(CSR),

TM5-BC(CSR), TM6-BC(CSR) and TM7-BC(CSR) (Sheets 4 to 11) are to be used for recording thickness
measurements. The as-built thickness, the voluntary thickness addition and the renewal thickness
(minimum allowable thickness) are to be stated in the said forms.
procedure for the thickness measurement.
GENERAL PARTICULARS
Ship’s name:
IMO number:
Port of registry:
Gross tons:
Deadweight:
Date of build:
Name of Company performing thickness measurement:

Certificate No.
Certificate valid from …………… to ……………
Special survey/intermediate survey due:①
Name of operator: …………………… Name of surveyor: ……………………

Signature of operator: …………………… Signature of surveyor: ……………………
Company Classification Society
Official stamp: Official Stamp:
1-388
1-388
Sheet 4
TM1-BC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of All Deck Plating, All Bottom Plating or Side Shell Plating*
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-389
Operators signature: ……………………
1-389
Notes:
A – All strength deck plating within cargo length area.
B – Keel, bottom shell plating and bilge plating within the cargo length area.
C – Side shell plating that is all wind and water strakes within the cargo length area.
D – Side shell plating that is selected wind and water strakes outside the cargo length area.
shell expansion.
5. The remaining corrosion addition is to be recorded with result of gauged thickness minus renewal
thickness. If the result is negative, the structure in way is to be renewed, and the mark “R” is to be
indicated in the right-hand column. If the result is between 0 and 0.5 mm (0 included), the structure in
way is to be additionally gauged, and the mark “S” is to be indicated in the right-hand column.
1-390
1-390
Sheet 5
TM2-BC(CSR)(i) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-391
1-391
Notes:
One, two or three sections within the cargo length area, comprising the structural items (1), (2) and (3)
as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections.
1-392
1-392
Sheet 6
TM2-BC(CSR)(ii) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-393
1-393
Notes:
One, two or three sections within the cargo length area, comprising the structural items (4), (5), (6) and
(7) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections.
1-394
1-394
Sheet 7
TM3-BC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Longitudinal Members (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-395
1-395
Notes:
One, two or three sections within the cargo length area, comprising the appropriate structural items (8)
to (20) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections.
1-396
1-396
Sheet 8
TM4-BC(CSR)
Report on Thickness Measurement of Transverse Structural Members in Double Bottom, Hopper Side and Topside Water Ballast Tanks
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-397
1-397
Notes:
comprising the appropriate structural items (23) to (25) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse
sections.
1-398
1-398
Sheet 9
TM5-BC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Cargo Hold Transverse Bulkheads
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-399
1-399
Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of cargo hold transverse bulkheads.
1-400
1-400
Sheet 10
TM6-BC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Miscellaneous Structural Members
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-401
1-401
Notes:
including the structural item (28), etc. as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections.
1-402
1-402
Sheet 11
TM7-BC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Cargo Hold Transverse Frames
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-403
1-403
Notes:
Cargo hold transverse frames,
Structural item number (34) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections.
The single measurements recorded are to represent the average of multiple measurements.
3 The location and pattern of measurements is to be indicated on the sketches of hold frames shown
below.
Typical transverse frames in cargo hold Non-typical transverse frames in cargo hold
Thickness gauging area (A) Thickness gauging area (A)
1-404
1-404
Sheet 12
Thickness Measurement – Bulk Carriers
Typical Transverse Section Indicating Longitudinal and Transverse Members
Report on Report on
Report on TM3-BC(CSR)
TM2-BC(CSR) (i) & (ii) TM6-BC(CSR)
1. Strength deck plating 8. Deck longitudinals 17. Inner bottom plating 28. Hatch coamings
-Deck plating between
2. Stringer plate 9. Deck girders 18. Inner bottom longitudinals
hatches
3. Sheerstrake 10. Sheerstrake longitudinals 19. Hopper plating -Hatch covers
4. Side shell plating 11. Topside tank sloping plating 20. Hopper longitudinals 29.
12. Topside tank sloping plating
5. Bilge plating 21. 30.
longitudinals
6. Bottom plating 13. Bottom longitudinals 22. 31.
7. Keel plate 14. Bottom girders Report on TM4-BC(CSR) 32.
15. Bilge longitudinals 23. Double bottom tank floors 33.

16. Side shell longitudinals, if
24. Top side tank transverses
any
25. Hopper side tank Report on
transverses TM7-BC(CSR)
26. 34.Cargo hold frames
27.
1-405
1-405
Sheet 13
Thickness Measurement – Bulk Carriers
Transverse section outline: The diagram may be used for those ships where the diagrams on Sheet 12 are
not suitable.
Report on Report on
Report on TM3-BC(CSR)
TM2-BC(CSR) (i) & (ii) TM6-BC(CSR)
1. Strength deck plating 8. Deck longitudinals 17. Inner bottom plating 28. Hatch coamings
-Deck plating between
hatches
3. Sheerstrake 10. Sheerstrake longitudinals 19. Hopper plating -Hatch covers
11. Topside tank sloping
4. Side shell plating 20. Hopper longitudinals 29.
plating
12. Topside tank sloping
5. Bilge plating 21. 30.
plating longitudinals
6. Bottom plating 13. Bottom longitudinals 22. 31.
7. Keel plate 14. Bottom girders Report on TM4-BC(CSR) 32.
15. Bilge longitudinals 23. Double bottom tank floors 33.

16. Side shell longitudinals,
24. Top side tank transverses
if any
25. Hopper side tank Report on
transverses TM7-BC(CSR)
26. 34.Cargo hold frames
27.
1-406
1-406
Sheet 14
1-407
1-407
13.3A Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements of Double Hull Oil Tankers
1. This document is to be used for recording thickness measurements as required by Section 6, Chapter 5
of this PART.
2. Reporting forms TM1-DHT, TM2-DHT, TM3-DHT, TM4-DHT, TM5-DHT and TM6-DHT (Sheets 4
to 10) are to be used for recording thickness measurements and the maximum allowable diminution is to be
stated.
3. The remaining Sheets 11 to 15 are guidance diagrams and notes relating to the reporting forma and the
procedure for the thickness measurements.
GENERAL PARTICULARS
Ship’s name:
IMO number:
Port of registry:
Gross tons:
Deadweight:
Date of build:

Certificate No:
Special survey/intermediate survey due①:

Official Stamp:
1-408
1-408
Sheet 4
TM1-DHT Report on Thickness Measurement of All Deck Plating, All Bottom Shell Plating or Side Shell Plating*
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-409
1-409
Notes:
1.1 All strength deck plating within the cargo area.
1.2 All keel, bottom shell plating and bilge plating within the cargo area.
1.3 Side shell plating including selected wind and water strakes outside cargo area.
1.4 All wind and water strakes within cargo area.
2.3 For side shell plating give number of the strake of plating below sheer strake and letter as shown
on shell expansion.
3. Measurements are to be taken at the forward and aft areas of all and where plates cross ballast/cargo
tank boundaries separate measurements for the area of plating in way of each type of tank are to be
recorded.
1-410
1-410
Sheet 5
TM2-DHT(i) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-411
1-411
Notes:
One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of the structural items (0), (1) and (2) as
shown on the diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this document.
1-412
1-412
Sheet 6
TM2-DHT(ii) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-413
1-413
Notes:
One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of the structural items (3), (4) and (5) and
(6) as shown on the diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this
document.
1-414
1-414
Sheet 7
TM3-DHT Report on Thickness Measurement of Longitudinal Members (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-415
1-415
Notes:
One, two or three sections within the cargo area comprising of the appropriate structural items (10) to
(29) as shown on the diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this
document.
1-416
1-416
Sheet 8
TM4-DHT Report on Thickness Measurement of Transverse Structural Members
In the cargo oil and water ballast tanks within the cargo tank length
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-417
1-417
Notes:
Transverse structural members, comprising of the appropriate structural items (30) to (36) as shown on
diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this document.
2. Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated on Sheets 14 and 15 of this document.
1-418
1-418
Sheet 9
TM5-DHT Report on Thickness of W.T./O.T. Transverse Bulkheads
Within the cargo tank or cargo hold spaces
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-419
1-419
Notes:
W.T./O.T. transverse bulkheads.
1-420
1-420
Sheet 10
TM6-DHT Report on Thickness Measurement of Miscellaneous Structural Members
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-421
1-421
Notes:
Miscellaneous structural members.
1-422
1-422
Sheet 11
Thickness Measurement – Double Hull Oil Tankers
Typical Transverse Section of a Double Hull Tanker up to 150,000 dwt with Indication of Longitudinal and
Transverse Members
Report on TM2-DHT (i) & (ii) Report on TM3-DHT Report on TM4-DHT

20. Longitudinal bulkhead 30. Deck transverse
0. Strength deck plating 10. Deck longitudinals
plating (remainder) (centre tank)
21. Longitudinal bulkhead 31. Deck transverse (wing
1. Stringer plate 11. Sheer strake longitudinals
longitudinals tank)
32. Vertical web in wing
2. Sheer strake 12. Side shell longitudinals 22. Inner side plating
ballast tank
33. Double bottom floor –
3. Side shell plating 13. Bilge longitudinals 23. Inner side longitudinals
wing tank
4. Bilge plating 14. Bottom longitudinals 24. Hopper plating
centre tank
35. Longitudinal bulkhead
5. Bottom shell plating 15. Deck girders 25. Hopper longitudinals
vertical web
16. Horizontal girders in wing
6. Keel plate 26. Inner bottom plating 36. Cross ties
ballast tanks
27. Inner bottom
17. Bottom girders
longitudinals
18. Longitudinal bulkhead top
28. Topside tank plating
strake
19. Longitudinal bulkhead 29. Topside tank
bottom strake longitudinals
1-423
1-423
Sheet 12
Typical Transverse Section of a Double Hull Tanker above 150,000 dwt with Indication of Longitudinal
and Transverse Members

longitudinals tank)
ballast tank
wing tank
centre tank
vertical web
16. Horizontal girders in
wing ballast tanks
17. Bottom girders 27. Inner bottom longitudinals
top strake
29. Topside tank longitudinals
bottom strake
1-424
1-424
Sheet 13
The diagram may be used for those ships where the diagrams on Sheets 11 and 12 are not suitable.

longitudinals tank)
ballast tank
wing tank
centre tank
vertical web
16. Horizontal girders in wing
ballast tanks
27. Inner bottom
17. Bottom girders
longitudinals
18. Longitudinal bulkhead top
strake
19. Longitudinal bulkhead 29. Topside tank
bottom strake longitudinals
1-425
1-425
Sheet 14
Areas subject to close-up survey and thickness measurements - Thickness to be reported on TM3-DHT,
TM4-DHT and TM5-DHT as appropriate
1-426
1-426
Sheet 15
Areas subject to close-up survey and thickness measurements - Thickness to be reported on TM3-DHT and
TM4-DHT as appropriate
1-427
1-427
13.3B Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements of Double Hull Oil Tankers Built
under PART NINE of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments
Notes:
1. This document is to be used for recording thickness measurements of double hull oil tankers built
under PART NINE of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments as required by 5.1.9.3,
Section 1, Chapter 5 of this PART.
2. Reporting forms TM1-DHT(CSR), TM2-DHT(CSR)(i) and (ii), TM3-DHT(CSR), TM4-DHT(CSR),

TM5-DHT(CSR) and TM6-DHT(CSR) (Sheets 4 to 10) are to be used for recording thickness
measurements. The as-built thickness, the voluntary thickness addition and the renewal thickness
GENERAL PARTICULARS
Ship’s name:
IMO number:
Port of registry:
Gross tons:
Deadweight:
Date of build:

Certificate No.

1-428
1-428
Sheet 4
TM1-DHT(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of All Deck Plating, All Bottom Plating or Side Shell Plating*
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-429
1-429
Notes:
1.1 All strength deck plating within the cargo length area.
1.2 All keel, bottom shell plating and bilge plating within the cargo length area.
1.3 Side shell plating including selected wind and water strakes outside the cargo length area.
1.4 All wind and water strakes within the cargo length area.
shell expansion.
3. Measurements are to be taken at the forward and aft areas of all plates cross ballast/cargo tank
boundaries, separate measurements for the area of plating in way of each type of tank are to be
recorded.
1-430
1-430
Sheet 5
TM2-DHT(CSR)(i) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-431
1-431
Notes:
as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections, illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this
document.
1-432
1-432
Sheet 6
TM2-DHT(CSR)(ii) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-433
1-433
Notes:
(6) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections, illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this
document.
1-434
1-434
Sheet 7
TM3-DHT(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Longitudinal Members (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-435
1-435
Notes:
to (29) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections, illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this
document.
1-436
1-436
Sheet 8
TM4-DHT(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Transverse Structural Members
In the Cargo Oil and Water Ballast Tanks within the Cargo Tank Length
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-437
1-437
Notes:
Transverse structural members, comprising the appropriate structural items (30) to (36) as shown on
the diagram of typical transverse sections, illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this document.
2. Guidance for areas of measurement is indicated on the diagrams shown on Sheet 14 and 15 of this
document.
1-438
1-438
Sheet 9
TM5-DHT(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of W.T./O.T. Transverse Bulkheads
Within the Cargo and Ballast Tanks
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-439
1-439
Notes:
W.T./O.T. transverse bulkheads.
1-440
1-440
Sheet 10
TM6-DHT(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Miscellaneous Structural Members
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
1-441
1-441
Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of miscellaneous structural members.
1-442
1-442
Sheet 11
Typical Transverse Section of a Double Hull Oil Tanker Up to 150,000 dwt with Indication of Longitudinal
and Transverse Members
Report on Report on
Report on TM3-DHT(CSR)
TM2-DHT(CSR)(i) & (ii) TM4-DHT(CSR)
20. Longitudinal bulkhead 30. Deck transverse –
plating (remainder) centre tank
longitudinals wing tank
32. Vertical web in
wing ballast tank
33. Double bottom
3. Side shell plating 13. Bilge longitudinals 23. Inner side longitudinal
floor – wing tank
34. Double bottom
floor – centre tank
35. Longitudinal
5. Bottom shell plating 15. Deck girders 25. Hopper longitudinal
bulkhead vertical web
wing ballast tanks
top strake
bottom strake
1-443
1-443
Sheet 12
Typical Transverse Section of a Double Hull Oil Tanker above 150,000 dwt with Indication of
Longitudinal and Transverse Members
Report on Report on
32. Vertical web in
wing ballast tank
33. Double bottom
floor – wing tank
34. Double bottom
35. Longitudinal
wing ballast tanks
top strake
bottom strake
1-444
1-444
Sheet 13
The diagram may be used for those ships where the diagrams on Sheets 11 and 12 are not suitable.
Report on Report on
32. Vertical web in
wing ballast tank
33. Double bottom
floor – wing tank
34. Double bottom
35. Longitudinal
wing ballast tanks
top strake
bottom strake
1-445
1-445
Sheet 14
Areas subject to close-up survey and thickness measurements – areas (1) to (5) as defined in Table
5.6.4.3(2)② of Section 6, Chapter 5 of this PART – Thickness to be reported on TM3-DHT(CSR),
TM4-DHT(CSR) and TM5-DHT(CSR) as appropriate.
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Sheet 15
Areas subject to close-up survey and thickness measurements – areas (6) to (7) as defined in Table
5.6.4.3(2)② of Section 6, Chapter 5 of this PART – Thickness to be reported on TM3-DHT(CSR) and
TM4-DHT(CSR) as appropriate.
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13.4A Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements of Double Skin Bulk Carriers
Notes:
1. This document is to be used for recording thickness measurements as required by Section 7, Chapter 5
of this Part.
2. Reporting forms TM1-DSBC, TM2-DSBC, TM3-DSBC, TM4-DSBC, TM5-DSBC and TM6-DSBC

(Sheets 4 to 10) are to be used for recording thickness measurements and the maximum allowable
diminution should be stated.
procedure for the thickness measurements as required by IACS Unified Requirement.
GENERAL PARTICULARS
Ship’s name:
IMO number:
Port of registry:
Gross tons:
Deadweight:
Date of build:

Certificate No.
Special survey/intermediate survey due:
Qualification of operator:

Official Stamp:

Delete as appropriate.
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Sheet 4
TM1-DSBC Report on Thickness Measurement of All Deck Plating, All Bottom Shell Plating and Side Shell Plating*
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
1.1 All strength deck plating within cargo length area.
1.3 Side shell plating including selected wind and water strakes outside cargo length area.
1.4 All wind and water strakes within cargo length area.
shell expansion.
3. Only the deck plating strakes outside line of openings are to be recorded.
4. Measurements are to be taken at the forward and aft areas of all plates and where plates cross
ballast/cargo tank boundaries separate measurements for the area of plating in way of each type of
tank are to be recorded.
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Sheet 5
TM2-DSBC(i) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating at Transverse Sections (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5
Ship’s name......................... Class Identity No. ......................... Report No. .........................

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Notes:
as shown on the diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11, 12 and 13 of this
document.
2. Only the deck plating strakes outside line of hatch openings are to be recorded.
3. The top side area comprises deck plating, stringer plate and sheer strake (including rounded gunwales).
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Sheet 6
TM2-DSBC (ii) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating at Transverse Sections (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5

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Notes:
Shell plating at transverse sections:
(6) as shown on the diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11, 12 and 13 of this
document.
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Sheet 7
TM3-DSBC Report on Thickness Measurement of Longitudinal Members at Transverse Sections (one, two or three transverse sections)
PART ONE CHAPTER 5

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Notes:
One, two or three sections within the cargo length area comprising the appropriate structural items (10)
to (25) as shown on diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11, 12 and 13 of this
document.
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Sheet 8
TM4-DSBC Report on Thickness Measurement of Transverse Structural Members
In the double bottom, hopper side and topside water ballast tanks
PART ONE CHAPTER 5

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Notes:
Transverse structural members, comprising the appropriate structural items (30) to (34) as shown on
diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11, 12 and 13 of this document.
2. Guidance for areas of measurements is indicated on Sheet 14 of this document.
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Sheet 9
TM5-DSBC Report on Thickness of Watertight Transverse Bulkheads in Cargo Holds
PART ONE CHAPTER 5

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Notes:
1. This report form is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of:
W.T. transverse bulkheads in cargo holds.
2. Guidance for areas of measurements is indicated on Sheet 14 of this document.
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Sheet 10
TM6-DSBC Report on Thickness Measurement of Miscellaneous Structural Members
PART ONE CHAPTER 5

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Notes:
Miscellaneous structural members including the structural items (40), (41) and (42) as shown on
diagrams of typical transverse sections illustrated on Sheets 11, 12 and 13 of this document.
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Sheet 11
Thickness Measurement – Double Skin Bulk Carriers
Typical Transverse Section of a Double Skin Bulk Carrier with Indication of Longitudinal and Transverse
Members
Report on TM2-DSBC(i) & (ii) 18. Inner bottom longitudinals

1. Strength deck plating 19. Hopper plating
2. Stringer plate 20. Hopper longitudinals
3. Sheer strake 31. Inner side plating
4. Side shell plating – Inner side longitudinals, if any
5. Bilge plating – Horizontal girders in wing ballast tanks
6. Bottom shell plating
7. Keel plate
Report on TM4-DSBC
23. Double bottom tank floors
Report on TM3-DSBC 25. Hopper side tank transverses
8. Deck longitudinals 34. Transverse web frame
9. Deck girders – Topside tank transverses
10. Sheer strake longitudinals
11. Topside tank sloping plating
12. Topside tank sloping plating longitudinals Report on TM6-DSBC
13. Bottom longitudinals 28. Hatch coamings
14. Bottom girders – Deck plating between hatches
15. Bilge longitudinals – Hatch covers
16. Side shell longitudinals, if any
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Sheet 12
Thickness Measurement – Ore Carriers
Typical Transverse Section of an Ore Carrier with Indication of Longitudinal and Transverse Members
Report on TM2-DSBC(i) & (ii) Report on TM4-DSBC

1. Strength deck plating 25. Deck transverse (centre tank)
2. Stringer plate 26. Bottom transverse (centre tank)
3. Sheer strake 27. Deck transverse (wing tank)
4. Side shell plating 28. Side shell vertical web
5. Bilge plating 29. Longitudinal bulkhead vertical web
6. Bottom shell plating 30. Bottom transverse (wing tank)
7. Keel plate 31. Struts
32. Transverse web face plate
33. D.B. floors
34.
35.
Report on TM3-DSBC Report on TM6-DSBC
8. Deck longitudinals 36. Hatch coamings
9. Deck girders 37. Deck plating between hatches
10. Sheer strake longitudinals 38. Hatch covers
11. Longitudinal bulkhead top strake 39.
12. Bottom longitudinals 40.
13. Bottom girders
14. Bilge longitudinals
15. Longitudinal bulkhead lower strake
16. Side shell longitudinals
17. Longitudinal bulkhead plating (remainder)
18. Longitudinal bulkhead longitudinals
21.
22.
23.
24.
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Sheet 13
Transverse section outline: The diagram may be used for those ships where the diagrams on Sheets 11 and
12 are not suitable.
Report on TM2-DSBC(i) & (ii) 17. Inner bottom plating

1. Strength deck plating 18. Inner bottom longitudinals
2. Stringer plate 19. Hopper plating
3. Sheer strake 20. Hopper longitudinals
4. Side shell plating 31. Inner side plating
5. Bilge plating – Inner side longitudinals, if any
6. Bottom shell plating – Horizontal girders in wing ballast tanks
7. Keel plate
Report on TM4-DSBC
23. Double bottom tank floors
25. Hopper side tank transverses
Report on TM3-DSBC 34. Transverse web frame
8. Deck longitudinals – Topside tank transverses
9. Deck girders
10. Sheer strake longitudinals
11. Topside tank sloping plating Report on TM6-DSBC
12. Topside tank sloping plating longitudinals 28. Hatch coamings
13. Bottom longitudinals – Deck plating between hatches
14. Bottom girders – Hatch covers
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Sheet 14
Thickness Measurement – Ore Carriers
Areas Subject to Close up Survey and Thickness Measurements - Thickness to be Reported on TM3-DSBC,
TM4-DSBC, TM5-DSBC and TM6-DSBC as appropriate
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13.4B Recommended Procedures for Thickness Measurements of Double Skin Bulk Carriers Built
under PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments
Notes:
1. This document is to be used for recording thickness measurements of double skin bulk carriers built
under PART TEN of the Rules (2012 version) and its 2013 and 2014 amendments as required by 5.1.9.3,
Section 1, Chapter 5 of this PART.
2. Reporting forms TM1-DSBC(CSR), TM2-DSBC(CSR) (i) and (ii), TM3-DSBC(CSR),

TM4-DSBC(CSR), TM5-DSBC(CSR) and TM6-DSBC(CSR) (Sheets 4 to 10) are to be used for recording
thickness measurements. The as-built thickness, the voluntary thickness addition and the renewal thickness
GENERAL PARTICULARS
Ship’s name:
IMO number:
Port of registry:
Gross tons:
Deadweight:
Date of build:

Certificate No.

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Sheet 4
TM1-DSBC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of All Deck Plating, All Bottom Plating or Side Shell Plating*
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PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
1.1 All strength deck plating within the cargo length area.
1.3 Side shell plating including selected wind and water strakes outside the cargo length area.
1.4 All wind and water strakes within the cargo length area.
shell expansion.
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Sheet 5
TM2-DSBC(CSR)(i) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell and Deck Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
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PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections, illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this
document.
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Sheet 6
TM2-DSBC(CSR)(ii) Report on Thickness Measurement of Shell Plating (one, two or three transverse sections)
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PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
Shell plating at transverse sections:
(7) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections, illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this
document.
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Sheet 7
TM3-DSBC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Longitudinal Members (one, two or three transverse sections)
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PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
to (20) and (31) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections, illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12
of this document.
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Sheet 8
TM4-DSBC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Transverse Structural Members
In Double Bottom, Hopper Side and Topside Water Ballast Tanks
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PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
comprising the appropriate structural items (23) to (25) and (34) as shown on the diagram of typical
transverse sections, illustrated on Sheets 11 and 12 of this document.
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Sheet 9
TM5-DSBC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Cargo Hold Transverse Bulkheads
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PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
1. This report is to be used for recording the thickness measurement of W.T. transverse bulkheads in
cargo holds.
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Sheet 10
TM6-DSBC(CSR) Report on Thickness Measurement of Miscellaneous Structural Members
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PART ONE CHAPTER 5
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Notes:
including the structural items (28) as shown on the diagram of typical transverse sections, illustrated on
Sheets 11 and 12 of this document.
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Sheet 11
Typical Transverse Section of a Double Skin Bulk Carrier with Indication of Longitudinal and Transverse
Members
Report on
Report on TM3-DSBC(CSR)
TM2-DSBC(CSR)(i) & (ii)
1. Strength deck plating 8. Deck longitudinals 17. Inner bottom plating
3. Sheerstrake 10. Sheerstrake longitudinals 19. Hopper plating
4. Side shell plating 11. Topside tank sloping plate 20. Hopper longitudinals
5. Bilge plating 12. Topside tank sloping plate longitudinals 31. Inner side plating
6. Bottom plating 13. Bottom longitudinals – Inner side longitudinals, if any
7. Keel plate 14. Bottom girders – Horizontal girders in wing
ballast tanks
Report on TM4-DSBC(CSR) Report on TM6-DSBC(CSR)

23. Double bottom tank floors 28. Hatch coamings
24. Topside tank transverses – Deck plating between hatches
25. Hopper side tank transverses – Hatch covers
34. Transverse web frame
– Ordinary transverse frame in double skin tank
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Sheet 12
Transverse section outline: This diagram may be used for those ships where the diagram on Sheet 11 is not
suitable
Report on
Report on TM3-DSBC(CSR)
TM2-DSBC(CSR)(i) & (ii)
1. Strength deck plating 8. Deck longitudinals 17. Inner bottom plating
3. Sheer strake 10. Sheer strake longitudinals 19. Hopper plating
4. Side shell plating 11. Topside tank sloping plating 20. Hopper longitudinals
5. Bilge plating 12. Topside tank sloping plating 31. Inner side plating
6. Bottom plating longitudinals – Inner side longitudinals, if any
7. Keel plate 13. Bottom longitudinals – Horizontal girders in wing ballast tanks
14. Bottom girders
Report on TM4-DSBC(CSR) Report on TM6-DSBC(CSR)

23. Double bottom tank floors 28. Hatch coamings
24. Topside tank transverses – Deck plating between hatches
25. Hopper side tank transverses – Hatch covers
34. Transverse web frame
– Ordinary transverse frame in double skin tank
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Sheet 13
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Appendix 14
GUIDELINES FOR SCREWSHAFT CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM
1 General Provisions

1.1.1 Scope
1.1.1.1 These Guidelines apply to the ships applying for the class notation SCM.
1.1.1.2 These Guidelines apply also to rudder propellers (or called azimuth propulsion arrangements).
1.1.2 Application
1.1.2.1 Where the screwshaft condition monitoring (SCM) system is intended for a ship, the owner is to
submit an application together with the following information to CCS for approval:
(1) Feasibility of condition monitoring (including approved shaft glands fitted and capable of being
replaced without drawing the screwshaft, etc.);
(2) General arrangement of screwshaft and stern tube, including oil glands, shaft structure and fitting of
shaft with propeller (if already provided, this may not be submitted).
1.1.2.2 One copy of the above-mentioned documentation is to be retained on board the ship.
1.1.3 Requirements for the analysis organization and its personnel
1.1.3.1 A lubricating oil analysis organization seeking the approval by CCS for carrying out the
corresponding analysis work, is to make an application to CCS for certification of the organization and its
personnel in accordance with the relevant requirements of Section 4 of these Guidelines.
1.1.3.2 Where an analysis organization and its personnel, of which the expenses are borne by the owner
or shipyard, are not subject to the approval by CCS, the relevant requirements of Section 4 of these
Guidelines are to be complied with.
1.1.3.3 A lubricating water analysis organization carrying out water-lubricated screwshaft condition
monitoring system is to comply with International Standards for Laboratory Approval (e.g. ISO 17025) or
equivalent standards accepted by CCS. The analysis organization is to submit qualification certificate to the
ship owner.
1.2 Oil-lubricated screwshaft condition monitoring system

1.2.1 Role of condition monitoring system
1.2.1.1 The condition monitoring system is different from the conventional surveys required in the Rules.
The screwshaft condition monitoring system is to analyze various tests of the lubricating oil in use for the
screwshaft so as to indicate the wear condition of bearings, determine the deterioration of lubricating oil
and provide the basis for maintenance decision. Therefore, after the class notation SCM is assigned, the
main engines are still to be operated within the required speed ranges to prevent shafting from being
operated within the restricted speed ranges or speed ranges where vibration stress is great.
1.2.1.2 Within the interval between surveys, the screwshaft condition monitoring system may be used to
replace the conventional drawing of screwshaft.
1.2.1.3 The condition monitoring system has the following characteristics:
(1) to save the maintenance expenses;
(2) to reduce the ship’s laid-up period;
(3) to avoid damaging the equipment twice;
(4) to increase the equipment usage and extend the service life of lubricating oil.
1.2.2 Technical methods used by condition monitoring system
1.2.2.1 The condition monitoring system uses three methods, i.e. physical and chemical analysis, atomic
spectrum analysis and ferrographic analysis which have different characteristics respectively and
complement each other.
1.2.3 The physical and chemical analysis is capable of:
1.2.3.1 measuring and assessing the change of quality of lubricating oil, e.g. chloride content in
lubricating oil, oxidation and sulphidation of lubricating oil and deterioration of additives;
1.2.3.2 detecting the contaminants in lubricating oil, e.g. dust, diluted fuel and water;
1.2.3.3 detecting the change of physical performance of lubricating oil, e.g. viscosity, total acid number
and total base number;
1.2.3.4 assessing the lubricating oil condition to indicate proper intervals for replacing oil and extend the
service life of lubricating oil so far as practicable with the machinery friction pairs being well lubricated.
1.2.4 The atomic spectrum analysis is capable of:
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1.2.4.1 judging the wear condition of machinery friction pairs and of lubricating oil by detecting the kinds,
concentration and variation trend of metallic and non-metallic elements in the lubricating oil.
1.2.5 The ferrographic analysis is capable of:
1.2.5.1 by analyzing the appearance (shape, surface texture, edges, colors, etc.) and concentration of the
wear particles in the lubricating oil, further judging the wear condition of machinery friction pairs and
determining the mechanism and positions of wear so as to provide the basis for early failure forecasts and
maintenance decisions.
1.3 Water-lubricated screwshaft condition monitoring system

1.3.1 Role of condition monitoring system
1.3.1.1 Water-lubricated screwshaft condition monitoring system monitors quality, flow rate and
temperature of screwshaft lubricating water as well as wear or protection condition of screwshaft and shaft
liner so as to ensure indication of the wear condition of bearings and corrosion condition of shafts,
determine quality condition of lubricating water and provide the basis for maintenance decision.
1.3.1.2 Within the interval between surveys, the screwshaft condition monitoring system may be used to
replace the conventional drawing of screwshaft.
1.3.2 Technical requirements for condition monitoring system
1.3.2.1 The screwshaft is to either be made of corrosion resistant material or protected with a corrosion
resistant protective liner or coating approved by CCS (i.e. shaft body is covered by paint between two
bearing liners to prevent water corrosion). Where a protective liner or coating is used, the ship owner must
submit measures for condition examination and evaluation (e.g. at tube shaft opening or fitted with
endoscope), which are to be approved by CCS.
1.3.2.2 Shaft glands are to be capable of being replaced without withdrawal of the screwshaft.
1.3.2.3 A maximum permitted weardown of the bearing and the weardown at which it is recommended to
carry out an inspection and maintenance are to be established, and equipment measuring bearing clearance
is to be fitted. When the ship is docking, bearing weardown or clearance is to be measured and the
conditions of wear of protective shaft liner and integrity of coating are to be examined. The results are to be
recorded and retained on board.
1.3.2.4 The ship is to be fitted with water supply processing system. The lubricating water supply is to be
filtered, separated and purified, at least removing floating particles with specific gravity greater than 1.2
and diameter greater than 80 µm. The water supply pumps, filters and separators are to be easy for
maintenance and replacement. The system is to be provided with sampling openings which are readily
accessible, and the selected samples are to reflect the condition of processed water supply before entering
stern tube. Samples are to be taken under service condition.
1.3.2.5 The ship owner is to establish sampling procedure, appoint special person to collect water supply
samples regularly at intervals not exceeding six months. The analysis organization mentioned in 1.1.3.3 is
to carry out water sample detection and analysis according to detection technology and water sample
analysis index allowance provided by the manufacturer, and analysis records are to be kept on board ship.
For open water lubrication system, the size and specific gravity of suspending particles are to be detected.
For closed water lubrication system, in addition to the size and specific gravity of suspending particles,
chloride content as well as bearing material and metal particles content are to be detected.
1.3.2.6 Two independent sensors are to be provided to monitor flow rate of water supply, one of which is
to be near inlet of screwshaft lubricating water as far as possible. When the shaft is started and the flow rate
of lubricating water is below specified value, audible and visual alarm is to be given, and engine room
monitoring and alarm system is to record such alarm.
1.3.2.7 Screwshaft interlock is to be provided to prevent starting screwshaft when normal flow rate of
lubricating water is not established.
1.3.2.8 For closed water lubrication system, the ship owner is to adopt fresh water as circulating
lubrication medium. Circulating water temperature sensor is to be provided at circulating water outlet of
stern tube. When water temperature exceeds specified value recommended by the manufacturer, audible
and visual alarm is to be given by temperature sensor, and engine room monitoring and alarm system is to
record such alarm. The ship is to record daily consumption of circulating water.
2 Surveys
2.1 Initial survey

2.1.1 Examination of plans and documentation
2.1.1.1 For a ship with oil-lubricated screwshaft, when applying for SCM notation, the plans and
documents listed in 1.1.2.1 are to be submitted for examination and approval, compliance of all systems
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with the requirements of these Guidelines is to be confirmed, and the following conditions are to be
satisfied:
(1) the oil lubricating system of the propeller shaft is to be fitted with a device for taking samples
representative of the oil in the system;
(2) the tube shaft is to be fitted with at least 2 sensors or other approved devices for measuring operating
temperature of lubricating oil;
(3) the propeller shaft is to be fitted with a device for measuring bearing wastage;
(4) oil glands are capable of being replaced without withdrawal of the propeller shaft;
(5) the oil lubricating system of the propeller shaft is to be fitted with a device for indicating oil
consumption.
2.1.1.2 For a ship with water-lubricated screwshaft, when applying for SCM notation, the plans and
documents listed in 1.1.2.1 are to be submitted for examination and approval, and compliance of all
systems with relevant technical requirements in 1.3.2 of the Guidelines is to be confirmed.
2.1.1.3 Initial survey for new construction
(1) All systems required by these Guidelines are to be examined and tested to confirm compliance with the
approved plans and documentation.
(2) Verification that management documents related to condition monitoring, as required by these
Guidelines, are provided on board.
2.1.1.4 Initial survey for existing ships
(1) All systems required by these Guidelines are to be examined and tested to confirm compliance with the
approved plans and documentation.
(2) If the specified normal survey (drawing of the shaft) is due, the normal survey is to be carried out in
conjunction with the initial survey in accordance with the rules; or
(3) At least the following records of screwshaft condition monitoring (SCM) showing satisfactory results in
the last 3 years are to be submitted:
① stern bearing oil analysis records or lubricating water analysis records and qualification certificate of
analysis organization;
② stern bearing oil consumption records or closed circulating lubricating water consumption records;
③ stern bearing temperature monitoring records (oil-lubricated screwshaft);
④ stern bearing clearance and weardown measurement records;
⑤ alarm records (water-lubricated screwshaft).
2.2 Annual survey

2.2.1 The requirements for annual surveys are given in Section 12, Chapter 5 of this PART.
2.3 Miscellaneous
2.3.1 Availability of lubricating oil or lubricating water analysis information
2.3.1.1 The lubricating oil or lubricating water analysis information is to be kept on board the ship by the
chief engineer for check by the attending Surveyor.
2.3.2 Cancellation of the class notation SCM
2.3.2.1 At the request of the owner or where the lubricating oil or lubricating water sampling analysis is
not carried out on time, the SCM notation may be canceled and conventional survey is to be restored at the
same time. The normal survey (drawing of the shaft) is to be carried out in accordance with Section 12,
Chapter 5 of this PART at the next intermediate or special survey.
3 Oil-lubricated Screwshaft Condition Monitoring Procedures
3.1 Sampling procedure

3.1.1 Sampling personnel
3.1.1.1 All oil samples are to be taken by a designated person on board or the chief engineer, who is to fill
in a sampling table and make an appropriate record which are to be kept on board for future examination.
The sampling personnel are to be skilled at sampling.
3.1.2 Sampling period
3.1.2.1 For the screwshaft monitored by lubricating oil analysis, a sampling analysis of lubricating oil is
to be carried out at least once every six months. Where the sampling frequency is increased by the owner,
this is to be recorded for future examination.
3.1.2.2 Where the analysis can not be carried out on time when the sampling is due because the ship is in
operation at sea, oil samples are still to be taken on time. However, the lubricating oil analysis is to be
completed within three months.
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3.1.2.3 According to lubricating oil analysis results and practical operation condition (e.g. replacing of
lubricating oil or abrupt change of wear particle concentration), the Surveyor may require the sampling
period to be reduced.
3.1.3 Sampling positions
3.1.3.1 For forced oil circulating lubrication systems, samples may be taken at the dump pump or the
valve fitted in front of the filter and capable of sampling.
3.1.3.2 For gravity type lubrication systems, samples may be taken at oil outlet at the bottom of stern tube
unit.
3.1.3.3 For permanent sampling valves and tubes fitted in the pipelines, oil of about twice the volume of
residual oil is to be discharged prior to sampling to ensure that no oil sampled at the last time is left.
3.1.3.4 Where samples are taken at oil outlet, an amount of oil is to be discharged prior to sampling to
wash away the sediments left there.
3.1.4 Sampling condition
3.1.4.1 Samples are to be taken in the normally stable operation condition of the screwshaft or
immediately after stop of the operation.
3.1.4.2 Each time the samples are taken in the operation condition, the equipment is to be in the similar
working conditions (e.g. rate of revolution, power).
3.1.5 Sampling precautions
3.1.5.1 Sampling tools (including sample bottles, samplers, tubes, etc.) are to be kept clean, non-fragile
and protected from pollution.
3.1.5.2 Sample bottles are to be made of colorless and transparent plastic or glass.
3.1.5.3 The lubricating oil sample is to be taken for an amount of about 2/3 of the volume of a sample
bottle, but not less than 150 ml.
3.2 Analysis of lubricating oil samples

3.2.1.1 During the lubricating oil sample analysis, in general, the physical and chemical analysis and the
spectrum analysis are to be carried out at first and then on this basis, the analysis by direct reading
ferrogram may be carried out. Where it is considered necessary, qualitative analysis is to be carried out by
an analytical ferrograph.
3.2.1.2 Where the analysis organization is not yet well equipped for a complete analysis, the spectrum
analysis or ferrographic analysis may be carried out at first, but as a minimum, the physical and chemical
analysis is to be made. Where the analysis results are indefinite, the three analysis methods are to be all
used. The analysis organization is to have all instruments and equipment in place as soon as possible.
3.2.2 Items and methods of lubricating oil analysis for screwshaft
3.2.2.1 The lubricating oil analysis items:
Analysis items Analysis means (or instruments)
Physical and chemical analysis Physical and chemical analysis instruments (international
standards)
Element content (mainly for metal) analysis Spectrum analysis [atomic emission (or absorption)
spectrograph]
Analysis of appearance and concentration of Ferrographic analysis (ferrograph)
wear particles
3.2.2.2 Physical and chemical analysis items (items marked with “*” are optional):
(1) viscosity;
(2) water;
(3) total acid number (TAN);
(4) total base number (TBN);
(5) content of insolubles;
(6) deterioration* (oxidation, nitrification, etc.);
(7) pollution* (contaminant pollution, etc.).
3.2.2.3 For the element content analysis, the content of the following elements is to be measured:
(1) elements relative to wear of metal (materials of shaft, bearings, gearing, etc.): chromium, lead, copper,
nickel, iron, silicon, tin, molybdenum, etc.;
(2) elements relative to pollution: Magnesium, sodium, etc.;
(3) elements relative to additives: Barium, boron, calcium, magnesium, phosphor, zinc, lithium, etc.
The sources of various elements are to be correctly differentiated in accordance with the materials of
friction pairs, additive components of lubricating oil, ambient working environment, etc.
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3.2.2.4 Analysis of appearance and concentration wear particles:

(1) Where the appearance of wear particles is analyzed by analytical ferrograph, a classified description is
to be made in accordance with the following types of wear particles:
a. rubbed wear particles;
b. cutting wear particles;
c. spherical wear particles;
d. fatigue wear particles in lumpy shape;
e. laminar wear particles;
f. severe sliding wear particles;
g. corroded wear particles;
h. red oxidic particles;
i. black oxidic particles;
j. non-metallic crystals;
k. pollutant particles.
(2) Where the quantitative analysis of concentration is carried out by direct-reading ferrograph, the reading
values Dl (large particles) and DS (small particles) are to be measured and recorded.
3.2.3 Determination of reference values for parameters of lubricating oil analysis
3.2.3.1 The allowable ranges of physical and chemical criteria required for the type of lubricating oil used
by the owner are to be used in judging physical and chemical parameters of the lubricating oil.
3.2.3.2 The reference values for the quantitative spectrum or ferrographic analysis depend on values
accumulated from practical tests and experience to a great extent. The reasonable criteria for judgment are
to be determined by comparing the results of sampling tests of the specific monitored objects with the
practical operation conditions. In the quantitative spectrum or ferrographic analysis, trend analysis is to be
based mainly on the measured values.
3.2.3.3 In the quantitative spectrum or ferrographic analysis, the following interim criteria are to be used
for reference:
Viscosity (at 40℃) at least 70 m2/s
Water maximum 0.5%
Copper maximum 50 ppm
Iron maximum 30 ppm
Tin maximum 10 ppm
Nickel maximum 10 ppm
Chromium maximum 10 ppm
Stibium maximum 10 ppm
Silicon maximum 40 ppm
Sodium maximum 50 ppm
Lead maximum 40 ppm
In addition, the gradient values of spectrum readings are to be controlled.
3.2.3.4 In the direct-reading ferrogram analysis, wear reference line and control line are to be made in
accordance with direct reading values.
(1) It is recommended that the reference line be determined as follows.
The reference line (expressed as WPC ) is determined by wear particle concentration parameters (expressed
as WPC) at normal wear stage:
n (WPCi )
WPC  i
n
where: i —— sample number;
n —— the total number of samples.
(2) It is recommended that the control line be determined as follows.
The control line is divided into warning line and dangerous line:
Warning line = WPC + 2 S
Dangerous line = WPC + 3 S
 EPC  2
WPC i
2

n
i
S
n 1
where: S —— standard variance.
(3) When calculating the reference line and control line, it is impossible to include all WPC values in
normal wear condition, and only a part of the latest WPC values are required to be taken into consideration,
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generally not less than five specimen values (n  5).

3.2.4 All lubricating oil samples are to be sent to an analysis organization approved or accepted by CCS
for analysis. The analysis organization is to complete the analysis in time, fill in the lubricating oil analysis
record table carefully and correctly and submit an analysis report. Where the analysis results exceed the
allowable ranges or any abnormality or uncertainty is found, the owner has the obligation to report this to
CCS in time.
3.3 Condition monitoring record and analysis report

3.3.1 Measurement record by owner
3.3.1.1 The consumption of lubricating oil is to be measured once a month and recorded in the
Lubricating Oil Consumption Record Table, refer to Table 3.3.1.1.
Lubricating Oil Consumption Record Table 3.3.1.1

Name of monitored ship: Name of monitored objects:
Type of lubricating oil:
Consumption of lub. Refilled volume of
Measuring date Volume of lub. oil (L) Measuring personnel
oil (L) lub. oil (L)
3.3.1.2 The bearing temperature of screwshaft in normal operation condition is to be measured once a
month and recorded in the Bearing Temperature Record Table, refer to Table 3.3.1.2.
Bearing Temperature Record Table 3.3.1.2

Name of monitored ship: Name of monitored objects:
Type of bearings:
Measuring date Bearing temperature Service hours of bearing (h) Measuring personnel
3.3.1.3 Each time samples are taken, sampling personnel are to fill in the Sampling Record Table
accurately, refer to Table 3.3.2.1. A label showing name of the monitored ship and sampling date, etc. are to
be affixed to the sample bottles. The completed Table together with the oil samples is to be sent to the
analysis organization. Where the analysis organization is changed, the last analysis results are also to be
sent to the new analysis organization.
3.3.2 Contents and formats of condition monitoring records and report
3.3.2.1 Sampling Record Table
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The Sampling Record Table is to cover the basic parameters (static values) of the monitored objects and the
working parameters (dynamic values) during sampling. The basic parameters include name of the
monitored machinery, sampling position, measure units used, numbering, power, rate of revolution, type
and volume of lubricating oil, etc. The working parameters include total operating hours of equipment,
service time of lubricating oil, service hours of filter, bearing temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature,
refilling of lubricating oil, operation site and sampling date, etc., refer to Table 3.3.2.1.
Sampling Record Table 3.3.2.1

Name of owner: Name of monitored ship:
Name of monitored machinery: Sampling method:
Sampling position: Sampling date:
Sampling personnel: Sample No.:
Bearing temperature: Power of main engines:
Rate of revolution of screwshaft (r/min): Service hours (h):
Type of lub. oil: Volume of lub. oil (L):
Temperature of lub. oil: Service hours of lub. oil (h):
Service hours of lub. oil filter (h): Pressure of lub. oil (MPa):
Refilling quantity and period of lub. oil (L/frequency, h):
Description:
Sampled by: Signature of chief engineer:
3.3.2.2 Lubricating Oil Analysis Record Table

The Lubricating Oil Analysis Record Table is divided into three kinds: Physical and Chemical Analysis
Record Table (including test and analysis of viscosity, water content, content of insolubles, total acid
number, total base number, pollution and deterioration of lubricating oil), Spectrum Analysis Record Table
(including test and analysis of content of elements, e.g. metallic particles worn from machinery friction
pairs into lubricating oil, metallic particles and pollutants in lubricating oil additive), Ferrographic Analysis
Record Table (including information and conclusions obtained from ferrographic analysis of samples,
preparation data of samples, quantitative data of ferrogram, types and quantities of wear particles, etc.),
refer to Tables 3.3.2.2(1), 3.3.2.2(2) and 3.3.2.2(3) respectively. The owner may add necessary items in
these tables according to their own needs.
3.3.2.3 Condition Monitoring Analysis Report
The Analysis Report is a report sheet, which is to be completed by a lubricating oil analysis organization
approved or accepted by CCS and is to be provided to the owner for guidance of his operation and
maintenance, covering basic condition of the monitored objects, main data of lubricating oil analysis,
analysis results, recommendation, etc., refer to Table 3.3.2.3.
3.3.3 Preservation of lubricating oil analysis documentation
3.3.3.1 All records and analysis reports for lubricating oil condition monitoring are to be prepared in
triplicate, one is to be retained by the analysis organization for reference, one submitted to CCS for filing
and one kept on board the ship.
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Physical and Chemical Analysis Record

Owner: Table 3.3.2.2(1)
Sample No: Type of lub. oil
Name of monitored
Sampling date
machinery
Service hours of lub. oil (h) Receiving date
Analysis date
Content of Total acid
Criteria for analysis Viscosity Water content Total base number
insolubles number
Sample
New oil
Name of oil
recommended by
Shipyard
Testing items
Pollution Deterioration
Description:
Analyzed by: Stamp of organization:
Spectrum Analysis Record

Owner: Table 3.3.2.2(2)
Sample No: Name of monitored ship:
Operating hours (h): Sampling date:
Analysis date: Receiving date:
Type of lub. oil:
Criteria for analysis Fe Cu Al Pb Ni Cr Si Mo Ba
Sample analysis
Last analysis
Elements for analysis Zn Sn Ca Mg Na P B
Sample analysis
Last analysis
Description:
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Ferrographic Analysis Record Table 3.3.2.2(3)
1. Basic data
Ferrogram No: ; Date of making ferrogram: ;
Name of monitored ship: ; Name of monitored machinery: ;
Sampling position: ; Sampling date: ;
Operating hours: h; Service hours of lub. oil: h;
Type of lub. oil: ; Volume of lub. oil: L;
Volume of sample used to make ferrogram: Volume of solvent used to make ferrogram:
mL; mL;
Dilution of sample concentration: .
2. Quantitative data
Direct readings of ferrogram: Dl = ; Ds = ;
Size of the largest particle: _______________________m.
3. Qualitative data
Types of particles None Few Moderate Massive Remarks

Rubbed wear particles
Cutting wear particles
Fatigue wear particles in lumpy shape
Spherical wear particles
Severe sliding wear particles
Laminar wear particles
Red oxidic particles
Black oxidic particles
Corrosive wear particles
Non-metallic crystals
Pollutant particles
4. Judgment of wear conditions: Normal Caution Warning

5. Description:
Lubricating Oil Analysis Report Sheet

Owner: Table 3.3.2.3
Sample No: Name of monitored ship:
Name of monitored equipment: Sampling date:
Ferrogram No: Receiving date:
Physical and chemical analysis
Lubricating
Spectrum analysis
oil analysis
results
Ferrographic analysis
Conclusions and recommendations
Analyzed by: Date:

Reviewed by: Stamp of organization:
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4 Requirements for Approval of Lubricating Oil Analysis Organizations and Their Personnel

4.1.1 Scope
4.1.1.1 The requirements of this Section apply to the following three types of analysis organizations and
their personnel:
(1) analysis organizations established by CCS and their personnel;
(2) analysis organizations and their personnel (subcontractors) applying for the approval by CCS;
(3) analysis organizations and their personnel who are not approved by CCS and whose expenses are borne
by the owner.
4.1.2.1 This Section has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of IACS QSCS.
4.1.2.2 The analysis organizations and their personnel applying for the approval by CCS are to pay the
relative expenses in accordance with the provisions of CCS.
4.1.2.3 The instruments and equipment of an analysis organization may be purchased at its discretion or
leased from other organizations.
4.1.2.4 It is recommended that the owner designate an analysis organization as a permanent partner.
4.2 Requirements for approved analysis organizations and their personnel

4.2.1 Requirements for approval of analysis organizations
4.2.1.1 The analysis organization is to have a complete set of quality assurance system for lubricating oil
analysis condition monitoring, including work post responsibility, analysis result and report review, files
management, instrumentation management and calibration, personnel training and assessment, etc.
4.2.1.2 The analysis organization is to be provided with at least three approved lubricating oil analysts (at
least one for physical and chemical analysis, one for spectrum analysis and one for ferrographic analysis).
The chief analyst is to be an engineer or have a more superior technical rank, familiar with the analysis
technique, skilled at proper operation of instrumentation, and capable of working independently, giving
guidance to other analysts and making a correct evaluation of the analysis results.
4.2.1.3 The analysis organization is to be provided with appropriate instrumentation and equipment
certified by manufacturers and in addition, certified for effective calibration by the statutory metrology
service or a metrology service accepted by CCS.
4.2.2 Requirements for approval of analysts
4.2.2.1 The chief analyst is to have at least college degree (or an equivalent education), and other analysts
are to have at least a special secondary school degree (or an equivalent education).
4.2.2.2 Analysts are to have some basic knowledge of lubricating oil analysis technique.
4.2.2.3 Analysts are to be familiar with the basic principles and testing methods of analytical instruments.
4.2.2.4 Analysts are to hold an appropriate qualification certificate.
4.2.3 Approval procedure
4.2.3.1 An analysis organization and its personnel seeking the approval by CCS are to submit an
application to a local Branch of CCS and upon satisfactory initial review, the application will be sent to the
Headquarters of CCS for approval. The corresponding analysis work may be carried out only after the
analysis organization and its personnel are approved and certified by CCS.
4.2.3.2 The analysis organization and its personnel approved for lubricating oil analysis are to guarantee
the analysis quality in accordance with the requirements of these Guidelines for lubricating oil analysis and
are responsible for their written analysis reports and conclusions.
4.2.3.3 An analysis organization applying for approval is to submit the following documentation:
(1) name and particulars of the organization;
(2) number, condition and qualification of the analysts to be approved;
(3) type, date of manufacture, name of manufacturer, manufacturer’s certificate, class of accuracy and (or)
calibration certificate of analytical instruments;
(4) various management systems;
(5) fees to be charged for service.
4.2.3.4 The analysts applying for approval are to submit the following documentation:
(1) name, age, education background and health condition of the applicant;
(2) technical biography (i.e. experience of lubricating oil analysis) and certificates;
(3) recommendation by the organization and qualification documents.
4.2.3.5 Upon approval by CCS, appropriate certificates will be issued.
4.2.4 Maintenance of approval
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4.2.4.1 The approval certificate of the analysis organization and its personnel is valid for five years. An
application for an overall examination is to be made three months before the expiry date of the certificate,
and a new certificate will be issued upon satisfactory examination.
4.2.4.2 Within the period of validity of the certificate, the approved organization is in general to be
re-examined once a year for the following:
(1) having a general idea of the testing work and management of the organization within the year;
(2) examining the service, maintenance, repair and calibration of analytical instruments and the period of
validity of calibration certificates;
(3) the appropriate column of the approval certificate is to be endorsed by the re-examining Branch after
the annual re-examination is satisfactorily carried out.
4.2.4.3 Where the re-examination is unsatisfactory, or major failures occur in the work of analysts, or
testing data (reports) are false, the approval certificate of the analysis organization and its personnel will be
suspended or canceled by CCS as appropriate.
4.2.4.4 The approved analysis organization is to report any changes of its personnel or instruments and
equipment to the CCS Branch which has carried out the approval.
4.2.4.5 If considered necessary, the Surveyor is to take part in one of the lubricating oil sample analysis
jobs.
4.3 Requirements for analysis organizations and their personnel not approved by CCS
4.3.1.1 Where an analysis organization, of which the expenses are borne by the owner, does not apply for
the approval by CCS, the lubricating oil analysis information and the related documentation provided by
the owner will be regarded as the products supplied to CCS by the client (owner).
4.3.1.2 The lubricating oil analysis services by such analysis organizations and their personnel are to be
delivered according to an arrangement agreed by CCS.
4.3.2 Availability of certificates
4.3.2.1 During the annual survey, the owner is to make available the relevant periodical sampling records
and analysis reports and in addition, the qualification documents of the analysis organization and its
personnel and valid documents of its instruments and equipment.
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Appendix 15
GUIDELINES FOR LUBRICATING OIL CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM OF DIESEL
ENGINES
1 General Provisions
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 These Guidelines apply to lubricating oil condition monitoring systems of diesel engines on ships
classed with CCS. The class notation for such systems is Engine Lub-Oil Condition Monitoring.
1.2 Application
1.2.1 Where the lubricating oil condition monitoring system of diesel engines is intended for a ship, the
owner is to submit an application in writing together with the following information:
(1) Relevant information of diesel engines, including technical parameters, intended type of lubricating oil
and its physical and chemical criteria, name and material of parts of oil-lubricated friction pairs. The
oil-lubricated friction pairs refer to all friction pairs the lubricating oil of which is supplied by the
lubricating system of diesel engines, including those friction pairs the lubricating oil of which is supplied
separately by cylinders in the case of crosshead type engines.
(2) Feasibility description, including a valve or an oil outlet which is fitted on the main lubricating oil
pipeline between the main lubricating oil pump and the filter and capable of sampling in working condition
of engines.
(3) General arrangement of engines, including arrangement of lubricating systems (if already provided, this
may not be submitted).
(4) Reports and records of current status of engines to be monitored.
(5) Technical requirements specified by manufacturers of diesel engines and/or lubricating oils for
operation, maintenance, monitoring, etc. of their respective products, if any.
1.2.2 One copy of the above-mentioned documentation is to be retained on board the ship.
1.3 Approval of the analysis organization and its personnel

1.3.1 A lubricating oil analysis organization seeking the approval by CCS for carrying out the analysis
work, is to make an application to CCS for certification of the organization and its personnel in accordance
with the relevant requirements of section 4 of these Guidelines.
1.3.2 Where the owner requires the lubricating oil analysis by a foreign analysis organization, prior
agreement of CCS is to be sought.
1.4 Conditions of lubricating oil condition monitoring system of diesel engines

1.4.1 Sampling and analyzing of lubricating oil is to be carried out at an interval dependent on type, rate
of revolution, working conditions, performance, etc. of engines. The analysis information is to be kept on
board, covering at least the following items:
(1) physical and chemical criteria, including viscosity, water content, flashpoint, total acid number/total
insoluble alkalis;
(2) content of elements contained in lubricating oil, including elements of wear metals, additives and
contaminants.
1.4.2 Paragraph 1.4.1(1) of this section does not apply to analysis of cylinders of crosshead type diesel
engines.
1.4.3 A valve or an oil outlet capable of sampling is to be fitted on the main lubricating oil pipeline
between the main lubricating oil pump and the filter. However, the oil samples for physical and chemical
analysis may also be taken at a position after the filter, taking into consideration the operability of taking
samples in working condition of engines.
2 Surveys of Lubricating Oil Condition Monitoring System of Diesel Engines

2.1.1 For ships having the class notation Engine Lub-Oil Condition Monitoring, the survey of diesel
engines is to comply with the relevant requirements of Chapter 5 of this PART and unless required
otherwise by 2.1.2 of this section, only an verification examination and a general examination are to be
carried out.
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2.1.2 The survey of those items not covered by 2.1.3 of this Section is to be in accordance with the
relevant requirements of Chapter 5 of this PART.
2.1.3 Survey items to be included in the lubricating oil analysis: Cylinders, pistons, piston rings, piston
rods, piston pins, crossheads, crosshead pins, guides, crankshafts and all bearings, connecting rods, piston
rod stuffing boxes.
2.2 Initial surveys

2.2.1 The application and documentation submitted by the owner are to be examined to confirm whether
the ship has the service conditions for the class notation Engine Lub-Oil Condition Monitoring.
2.2.2 For newbuildings, the periodical sampling analyses are to be carried out at the specified interval
from the date of commissioning, as requested by the owner and approved by CCS.
2.2.3 For existing ships, the records and reports of at least three consecutive lubricating oil sampling
analyses are to be submitted together with the application by the owner, and the following are to be
complied with.
(1) All analysis items in 3.2.2.1 are to be included for the oil in the lubricating system, and 3.2.1.3 is to be
complied with for the oil in cylinders.
(2) The time period between the latest sampling and the submission of application is not to exceed an
interval between two consecutive samplings, and a verification examination is to be carried out according
to 2.3 of this section.
(3) The class notation Engine Lub-Oil Condition Monitoring will be assigned upon approval, and then the
periodical sampling analyses are to be carried out at the specified interval from the date of the latest
sampling for lubricating oil analysis.
(4) Where the last special survey of diesel engines was carried out 5 years ago, it is recommended that the
engine lubricating oil condition monitoring be implemented after the due special survey.
2.2.4 For class-transferred ships which were originally subject to the survey of the engine lubricating oil
condition monitoring system, where the owner requests to retain the system, the class notation Engine
Lub-Oil Condition Monitoring will be assigned upon a verification examination being satisfactorily carried
out in accordance with 2.3 of this section. Subsequent periodical sampling analyses are to be carried out at
the originally specified interval.
2.3 Verification examination

2.3.1 The verification examination of the engine lubricating oil condition monitoring system is to be
carried out during the annual, intermediate and special surveys of machinery installations.
2.3.2 The verification examination is to be carried out to verify the following:
(1) Approval certificates or other qualification documentation of the lubricating oil analysis organization
and its personnel (the lubricating oil analysis report is to be fed back together with copies of such
certificates or documentation to the owner by the analysis organization).
(2) Sheets of lubricating oil analysis record and analysis report confirming that monitored parameters and
trend analysis are within the normal ranges.
(3) Engine room logbook entries and maintenance records and other parameters recorded since last
verification examination are to be checked, e.g. lubricating oil temperature, pressure, exhaust temperature,
cooling water (oil) temperature.
2.4 General examination

2.4.1 At the special survey, a general examination is to be carried out in addition to the verification
examination.
2.4.2 The general examination is to be carried out as follows.
(1) The maintenance records of diesel engines since last verification examination are to be examined.
(2) Other survey items not covered by lubricating oil analysis are to be examined to confirm whether they
have been dealt with as required for the special survey.
2.5 Overhaul conditions

2.5.1 The overhaul of engine parts connected to the lubricating oil condition monitoring system is to be
determined according to the lubricating oil analysis results and other performance parameters. Where the
analysis results and other performance parameters are normal, the overhaul is not necessary. Where the
analysis results and other performance parameters are abnormal, the Surveyor may require an overhaul
depending on the actual condition.
2.5.2 Those parts not subject to an effective monitoring according to the engine lubricating oil condition
monitoring procedures are to be overhauled according to the specified inspection regime.
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2.5.3 Those parts, of which the owner requests to withdraw the lubricating oil condition monitoring, are
to be overhauled according to the specified inspection regime.
2.6 Retention of lubricating oil analysis information

2.6.1 The following information is to be well retained on board for check by the attending Surveyor:
(1) the lubricating oil analysis information (to be kept by the chief engineer);
(2) copies of approval certificates or other valid qualification documentation of the lubricating oil analysis
organization and its personnel provided to the owner by the analysis organization;
(3) relevant documents or information deemed necessary by the personnel on board or the Surveyor.
2.7 Cancellation of the class notation

2.7.1 At the request of the owner or where the lubricating oil sampling analysis is not carried out on time,
the class notation Engine Lub-Oil Condition Monitoring may be canceled and conventional survey is to be
restored at the same time. A general overhaul is to be carried out at the next intermediate or special survey.
3 Engine Lubricating Oil Condition Monitoring Procedures
3.1 Sampling procedure

3.1.1 Sampling personnel
3.1.1.1 All oil samples are to be taken by a designated person on board or the chief engineer, who is to
ensure that the samples are representative.
3.1.2 Sampling period
3.1.2.1 For diesel engines connected to a lubricating oil condition monitoring system, the sampling period
for lubricating oil analysis is to be dependent on type, rate of revolution, working conditions, performance
of engines.
In general, the sampling period is 300 to 500 hours or 60 days for medium and high speed diesel engines
and 1,000 hours or 90 days for low speed diesel engines. For engines, of which the oil of lubricating system
is required to be replaced regularly, the sampling period is not to exceed the oil-replacing period. The
sampling period may be adjusted as appropriate, subject to confirmation by the Surveyor.
3.1.2.2 According to lubricating oil analysis results and practical operation condition (e.g. replacing of
lubricating oil or abrupt change of wear particle concentration, metallic element content), the Surveyor may
require the sampling period to be reduced. Where the sampling frequency is increased by the owner, this is
to be recorded for future examination.
3.1.3 Sampling positions
3.1.3.1 Samples are to be taken through the sampling valve or oil outlet fitted on the main lubricating oil
pipeline between the main lubricating oil pump and the filter so as to take representative samples. However,
the oil samples for physical and chemical analysis may also be taken at a position after the filter.
3.1.3.2 For crosshead type diesel engines, separate samples are to be taken from cylinder oil, and the
sampling position may be at the scavenger relief outlet or piston rod stuffing box of each cylinder.
3.1.3.3 For permanent sampling valves and tubes fitted in the pipelines, oil of about twice the volume of
residual oil is to be discharged prior to sampling to ensure that no oil sampled at the last time is left.
3.1.3.4 Where samples are taken at oil outlet of the crankcase, an amount of oil is to be discharged prior
to sampling to wash away the sediments left there.
3.1.3.5 The sampling positions are to be kept unchanged once they are set.
3.1.4 Sampling condition
3.1.4.1 Samples are to be taken in the normal operation condition of diesel engines.
3.1.5 Sampling record
3.1.5.1 Each time samples are taken, sampling personnel are to fill in the Sampling Record Table
carefully and accurately, and affix a label showing sample No., name of the monitored ship, sampling date,
service hours of engines and lubricating oil to the sample bottles. The completed Table together with the oil
samples is to be sent to the analysis organization.
3.1.6 Sampling precautions
3.1.6.1 Sampling tools (including sample bottles, samplers, tubes, etc.) are to be kept clean, non-fragile
and protected from pollution.
3.1.6.2 The quantity of oil samples is to be determined at the discretion of the analysis organization, at
least sufficient samples are to be kept for re-testing.
3.1.6.3 Each sample is to be taken for two bottles, one of which is to be sent to the analysis organization
and the other kept on board for future use or examination.
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3.2 Analysis of lubricating oil samples

3.2.1.1 During the lubricating oil sample analysis, in general, the physical and chemical analysis and the
spectrum analysis are to be carried out at first and then on this basis, the analysis by direct reading
ferrogram may be carried out. Where it is considered necessary, qualitative analysis is to be carried out by
an analytical ferrograph.
3.2.1.2 At the early stage of using the lubricating oil monitoring system, when it is difficult to develop
criteria for distinguishing specific objects being monitored or make trend analysis due to insufficient
analysis data, physical and chemical analysis, spectrum analysis and ferrographic analysis are to be carried
out together.
3.2.1.3 Only spectrum analysis and ferrographic analysis are to be carried out for cylinder oil, and it is
recommended that both analysis methods be applied together.
3.2.2 Diesel engine lubricating oil analysis
3.2.2.1 The items of diesel engine lubricating oil analysis are given in Table 3.2.2.1.
Table 3.2.2.1
Analysis items Means (or tools) of analysis
Physical and chemical analysis Physical and chemical analysis instrument
Analysis of element content (mainly metal content) Spectrum analysis (spectrograph for oil analysis)
Analysis of appearance and concentration of wear particles Ferrographic analysis (ferrograph)
3.2.2.2 Physical and chemical analysis items (items marked with “*” are optional):
(1) viscosity;
(2) water;
(3) flashpoint;
(4) total acid number (TAN)/Total base number (TBN);
(5) content of insolubles;
(6) deterioration* (oxidation, sulphidation, etc.);
(7) diluted fuel oil*.
3.2.2.3 Element content analysis (the owner may increase or reduce the elements listed in Table 3.3.1.2 at
his discretion):
(1) Elements relative to material wear of friction pairs:
Cr Pb Cu Ni Fe Ag Ti Mn
Al Zn Si Sn V Mo W Sb
(2) Elements relative to pollution:
Si Na K B
(3) Elements relative to additives:
Ba B Ca Mg P Zn Li
The sources of various elements are to be correctly differentiated in accordance with the materials of
friction pairs, additive components of lubricating oil, ambient working environment, etc.
3.2.2.4 Analysis of appearance and concentration wear particles:
(1) Where the appearance of wear particles is analyzed by analytical ferrograph, a classified description is
to be made in accordance with the following types of wear particles:
① normal wear particles;
② cutting wear particles;
③ spherical wear particles;
④ fatigue wear particles in lumpy shape;
⑤ laminar wear particles;
⑥ severe sliding wear particles;
⑦ corroded wear particles;
⑧ nonferrous metallic wear particles;
⑨ red oxidic particles;
⑩ black oxidic particles;
⑪ non-metallic crystals;
⑫ carbon deposit;
⑬rubbed polymer.
(2) Where the quantitative analysis of concentration is carried out by direct-reading ferrograph, the reading
values Dl (large particles) and Ds (small particles) are to be measured and recorded.
3.2.3 Determination of criteria for analysis of parameters in lubricating oil analysis
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3.2.3.1 Unless provided specially, the criteria of replacing oil as specified for the type of lubricating oil
used by the owner, e.g., the relevant National standards, ministerial standards and control criteria of
individual oil companies, are to be used in judging physical and chemical parameters of the lubricating oil.
3.2.3.2 The criteria for the quantitative spectrum or ferrographic analysis depend on values accumulated
from practical tests and experience to a great extent. The reasonable criteria for judgment are to be
determined by comparing the results of sampling tests of the specific monitored objects with the practical
operation conditions. In the quantitative spectrum or ferrographic analysis, trend analysis is at present
based mainly on the measured values.
Some criteria for spectrum analysis of diesel engine lubricating oil are given for reference in the Annex to
these Guidelines.
3.2.4 Analysis of oil samples
3.2.4.1 All lubricating oil samples are to be sent to an analysis organization approved or accepted by CCS
for analysis. The analysis organization is to complete the analysis in time and submit an analysis report.
Where the analysis results exceed the allowable ranges or any abnormality or uncertainty is found, both the
owner and the organization have the obligation to report this to CCS promptly.
3.3 Lubricating oil condition monitoring records, reports and formats

3.3.1 Lubricating oil condition monitoring records and analysis reports
3.3.1.1 Sampling Record Table
Table 3.3.1.1 is an example of the Sampling Record Table, covering the following:
(1) the basic parameters of the monitored object include name of the object, sampling position, measure
units used, type of fuel oil, type and volume of lubricating oil, etc.;
(2) the working parameters during sampling include total operating hours of diesel engines, service time of
lubricating oil, oil pressure, oil temperature, refilling date and sampling date of lubricating oil, etc.;
(3) the operation and maintenance condition since last sampling is to be entered into the description column
of Table 3.3.1.1.
Sampling Record Table 3.3.1.1

Name of owner Name of monitored ship
Type of diesel engine Sampling position /Cylinder No.
Sample No. Sampling date
Total operating hours of diesel
Type of fuel oil
engine (h)
Type of lubricating oil Volume of lubricating oil in use (L)
Lubricating oil temperature
Service hours of lubricating oil (h)
(℃)
Lubricating oil pressure Volume (L) and time (h) of latest
(MPa) refilling of lubricating oil
Description:
Sampled by: Signature of chief engineer:
3.3.1.2 Lubricating Oil Analysis Report

Table 3.3.1.2 is an example of the Lubricating Oil Analysis Report, covering the analysis records and
general report of lubricating oil analysis by the following three methods and the owner may add necessary
test items into the Table at his discretion:
(1) physical and chemical analysis record, including viscosity, water content, flashpoint, content of
insolubles, total acid number/total base number, deterioration and diluted fuel oil;
(2) spectrum analysis record, including test and analysis of content of elements, e.g. metallic particles worn
from machinery friction pairs into lubricating oil, metallic particles and pollutants in lubricating oil
additive;
(3) ferrographic analysis record, including Dl, Ds record of direct-reading ferrographic analysis.
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Lubricating Oil Analysis Report Table 3.3.1.2

Ship’s name: Sample No:
Type of diesel engine:
Owner: Type of lubricating oil:
Type of fuel oil:
Ferrogram No:
Sampling Service hours of lubricating oil Total operating hours of diesel
Analysis date Sampling date Receiving date
position (h) engine (h)
Physical and chemical analysis

Deterioration
Viscosity Water content Flashpoint TBN/TAN Insolubles
(oxidation, Diluted fuel oil
(cst) (%) (℃) (mgKOH/g) (%)
sulfidation)
Spectrum analysis (ppm)

Fe Cu Pb Cr Ni Sn Si Ag Zn V Na Mg Ba Mo Ca W Mn P B Sb Ti
Ferrographic analysis
Qualitative analysis (mark an appropriate box below with √ if deemed correct)
Fatigue
Severe Nonferrous
Normal wear Laminar Corroded Red Black Non-
Kind of Cutting Spherical sliding metallic Carbon Rubbed
wear particles wear wear oxidic oxidic metallic
particles particles particles wear wear deposit polymer
particles in lumpy particles particles particles particles crystals
particles particles
shape
None
Few
Moderate
Massive
Quantitative analysis
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Description (additional pages may be attached):
Conclusion:
Analyzed by: Date:

Reviewed by: Stamp of organization:
3.3.1.3 Annual general report

The analysis organization is to prepare an annual general report separately for each diesel engine under
lubricating oil condition monitoring, including a general analysis of the monitoring of each engine within
the year.
3.3.2 Availability of lubricating oil analysis information
3.3.2.1 All records and analysis reports for lubricating oil condition monitoring are to be prepared in
quadruplicate, one is to be retained by the analysis organization for reference, one submitted to CCS for
filing, one sent to the owner and the original one kept on board the ship for future examination.
4 Requirements for Approval of Analysis Organizations and Their Personnel

4.1.1 Scope
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4.1.1.1 The requirements of this Section apply to the following two types of analysis organizations and
their personnel:
(1) analysis organizations established by CCS and their personnel;
(2) analysis organizations and their personnel (subcontractors) applying for the approval by CCS.
4.1.2.1 This Section has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of IACS QSCS.
4.1.2.2 The analysis organizations and their personnel applying for the approval by CCS are to pay the
relative expenses in accordance with the provisions of CCS.
4.1.2.3 The instruments and equipment of an analysis organization may be purchased at its discretion or
leased from other organizations.
4.1.2.4 It is recommended that the owner designate an analysis organization as a permanent partner.
4.2 Requirements for analysis organizations and their personnel applying for approval by CCS
4.2.1 Scope
4.2.1.1 This Section applies to the analysis organizations and their personnel covered by 4.1.1.1(1) and
4.1.1.1(2).
4.2.2 Requirements for approval of analysis organizations
4.2.2.1 The analysis organization is to have a complete set of quality assurance system or quality system
for lubricating oil analysis condition monitoring, including:
(1) lubricating oil analysis procedure;
(2) work post responsibility;
(3) analysis result and report review;
(4) files management;
(5) instrumentation management and calibration;
(6) personnel training and assessment.
4.2.2.2 The analysis organization is to be manned according to its workload, with at least four approved
lubricating oil analysts, one of whom is to be the chief analyst.
4.2.2.3 The analysis organization is to be provided with appropriate instrumentation and equipment
certified by manufacturers and in addition, certified for effective calibration by the statutory metrology
service or a metrology service accepted by CCS.
4.2.3 Requirements for approval of analysts
4.2.3.1 The chief analyst is to have at least college degree (or an equivalent education) and is also to be
an engineer or have a more superior technical rank, familiar with the analysis technique, skilled at proper
operation of instrumentation, and capable of working independently, giving guidance to other analysts and
making a correct evaluation of the analysis results. And where the analysis results exceed the limits, he is to
be capable of proposing key positions or parts for overhaul and predicting variation trend of lubricating oil
against previous analysis reports.
4.2.3.2 Other analysts are to have at least a special secondary school degree (or an equivalent education)
and some basic knowledge of lubricating oil analysis technique.
4.2.3.3 All analysts are to be familiar with the basic principles and testing methods of analytical
instruments.
4.2.3.4 All analysts are to be trained in lubricating oil analysis technique by an organization approved by
CCS and certified for satisfactory training.
4.2.4 Approval procedure
4.2.4.1 An analysis organization and its personnel seeking the approval by CCS are to submit an
application to a local Branch of CCS according to relevant provisions and upon satisfactory initial review,
the application will be sent to the Headquarters of CCS for approval. The corresponding analysis work may
be carried out only after the analysis organization and its personnel are approved and certified by CCS.
4.2.4.2 The analysis organization and its personnel approved by CCS for lubricating oil analysis are to
guarantee the analysis quality in accordance with the requirements of these Guidelines for lubricating oil
analysis and are responsible for their written analysis reports and conclusions.
4.2.4.3 An analysis organization applying for approval is to submit the following documentation:
(1) name and particulars of the organization;
(2) number, condition and qualifications of the analysts to be approved;
(3) type, date of manufacture, name of manufacturer, manufacturer’s certificate, class of accuracy and (or)
calibration certificate of analytical instruments;
(4) quality assurance system or quality system documents;
(5) fees to be charged for service.
4.2.4.4 The analysts applying for approval are to submit the following documentation:
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(1) name, age, education background and health condition of the applicant;
(2) technical biography (i.e. experience of lubricating oil analysis) and certificates;
(3) recommendation by the organization and lubricating oil analysis training certificate.
4.2.4.5 Upon approval by CCS, appropriate certificates will be issued.
4.2.5 Maintenance of approval
4.2.5.1 The approval certificate of the analysis organization and its personnel is valid for five years. An
application for an overall examination is to be made three months before the expiry date of the certificate,
and a new certificate will be issued upon satisfactory examination.
4.2.5.2 Within the period of validity of the certificate, the approved organization is in general to be
re-examined once a year for the following:
(1) Having a general idea of the testing work and management of the organization within the year;
(2) Examining the service, maintenance, repair and calibration of analytical instruments and the period of
validity of calibration certificates;
(3) The appropriate column of the approval certificate is to be endorsed by the re-examining Branch after
the annual re-examination is satisfactorily carried out.
4.2.5.3 Where the re-examination is unsatisfactory, or major failures occur in the work of analysts, or
testing data (reports) are false, the approval certificate of the analysis organization and its personnel will be
suspended or canceled by CCS as appropriate.
4.2.5.4 If considered necessary, the Surveyor is to take part in one of the lubricating oil sample analysis
jobs.
4.2.5.5 The approved analysis organization is to report any changes of its personnel or instruments and
equipment to the CCS Branch which has carried out the approval.
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Annex Criteria for Spectrum Analysis of Diesel Engine Lubricating Oil
This Annex presents criteria for spectrum analysis of lubricating oil used for the following types of marine
diesel engines for reference. The absolute values and abnormal trend values (increments within 10 hours)
given in the Tables are to be considered together.
1 The criteria for spectrum analysis of MIL – L – 2104 lubricating oil used for EMD8 – 567 type marine
diesel engines are given in Table 1.
Unit: ppm Table 1
Fe Ag A1 Cu Si Sn Pb
Normal 0 ~ 42 0 ~ 38 0~3 0 ~ 128 0 ~ 14 0~4 0 ~ 38
Critical 43 ~ 52 39 ~ 47 4 129 ~ 158 15 ~ 18 5~6 39 ~ 47
Max. limit 53 ~ 65 48 ~ 58 5 159 ~ 197 19 ~ 22 7 48 ~ 58
Abnormal 66 + 59 + 6+ 198 + 23 + 8+ 59 +
Abnormal trend 13 12 2 39 4 2 12
2 The criteria for spectrum analysis of lubricating oil used for FM38D – 8⅛ type marine diesel engines
are given in Table 2.
Unit: ppm Table 2
Fe A1 Cr Cu Si Pb
Normal 0 ~ 102 0~9 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 3l 0 ~ 17 0 ~ 19
Critical 103 ~ 126 10 ~ 11 11 ~ 13 32 ~ 48 18 ~ 2l 20 ~ 23
Max. limit 127 ~ 157 12 ~ 14 14 ~ 16 39 ~ 47 22 ~ 26 24 ~ 29
Abnormal 158 + 15 + 17 + 48 + 27 + 30 +
Abnormal trend 31 3 4 9 5 5
3 The criteria for spectrum analysis of lubricating oil used for Cummins VT400 type marine diesel
engines are given in Table 3.
Unit: ppm Table 3
Fe Al Cr Cu Si Pb Sn
Normal 0 ~ 43 0~9 0 ~ 19 0 ~ 23 0 ~ 21 0~9 0~3
Critical 44 ~ 53 10 ~ 11 20 ~ 24 24 ~ 28 22 ~ 26 10 ~ 12 4~5
Max. limit 54 ~ 67 12 ~ 14 25 ~ 30 29 ~ 36 27 ~ 33 13 ~ 15 6~7
Abnormal 68 + 15 + 31 + 37 + 34 + 16 + 8+
Abnormal trend 11 3 7 8 6 2 2
4 The criteria for spectrum analysis of lubricating oil used for Detroit Diesel Allison 3080 type marine
diesel engines are given in Table 4.
Unit: ppm Table 4
Fe A1 Cr Cu Si Pb
Normal 0 ~ 100 0~5 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 26 0~n 0 ~ 20
Critical 101 ~ 123 6~7 11 ~ 12 27 ~ 31 12 ~ 14 21 ~ 25
Max. limit 124 ~ 153 8 13 ~ 15 32 ~ 39 15 ~ 17 26 ~ 3l
Abnormal 154 + 9+ 16 + 40 + 18 + 32 +
Abnormal trend 31 2 4 8 4 6
5 The criteria for spectrum analysis of lubricating oil used for D399 type diesel engines of Caterpillar
Company in USA are given in Table 5.
Unit: ppm Table 5
Fe A1 Cr Cu Si Pb
Normal <20 <6 <2 <6 <15 <25
Caution 20 ~ 30 6~9 2~6 6~9 15 ~ 20 25 ~ 40
Abnormal 31 ~ 40 10 ~ 12 7 ~ 10 10 ~ 12 21 ~ 30 41 ~ 75
Warning >40 >12 >10 >30 >75
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Appendix 16
GUIDELINES FOR SURVEY OF PLANNED MAINTENANCE SCHEME（PMS）FOR
MACHINERY
1 General
1.1 Purpose
1.1.1 The Guidelines for Survey of Planned Maintenance Scheme (PMS) for Machinery may be regarded
as guidance notes for CCS Surveyors, owners, ship management company and chief engineers in carrying
out the PMS.
1.2 Scope
1.2.1 These Guidelines apply to the ships having the class notation PMS.
1.2.2 PMS may be regarded as an alternative to the continuous machinery survey (CMS) and the survey
items and contents are to cover those of the related continuous survey.
1.2.3 For a ship which is subject to survey of PMS, any other survey items necessary for maintaining its
class is not to be canceled and changed, and the items not included in survey of PMS are to be surveyed in
compliance with Chapter 5 of this PART.
1.3 Requirements for owner or ship management company

1.3.1 Organizational unit and personnel
(1) The owner or ship management company applying for implementation of survey of PMS is to establish
a special organizational unit to manage the PMS. The department of machinery business may act as such
unit or a specialized department may be set up. In all cases, a person in charge is to be assigned.
(2) The organizational unit is responsible for the PMS documentation and PMS daily management.
1.3.2 Plan formulation
(1) The PMS department of the owner or ship management company is to make a list of PMS equipment in
accordance with the relevant requirements of the Rules and the specifications of manufacturers.
(2) The list of PMS equipment is to cover the items of special machinery survey or continuous machinery
survey required by the Rules, and each maintenance interval is to be determined and detailed maintenance
plan is to be made in accordance with the specifications of manufacturers and the actual operation of
equipment on board; the items not required in the specifications of manufacturers are to be overhauled at
least once within a five-year survey period of PMS.
(3) The computerized PMS management system is to be programmed in accordance with the
above-mentioned documentation.
1.3.3 Maintenance intervals and examination items
(1) When the ship is subject to PMS survey, contents of preventive maintenance are to be included in the
PMS schedule in accordance with the specifications of machinery and requirements of CCS Rules, and
items subject to confirmatory examination each year and items to be overhauled within a five-year survey
period specified as special survey items in the current CCS Rules are also to be included in PMS schedule.
(2) In general, the intervals between any two PMS surveys are not to exceed 5 years.
(3) For items which are subject to survey based on running hours, intervals exceeding 1 year may be
accepted, but not to exceed 5 years.
(4) Unless otherwise specified, the maintenance of the equipment effectively controlled by the approved
condition monitoring system may be carried out in accordance with the maintenance intervals indicated in
the specifications of manufacturers, but not to exceed 5 years as maximum. Apparatus and sensors with
condition monitoring techniques used by condition monitoring equipment are to be provided with
certificates of metrological verification.
(5) Items subject to confirmatory examination each year and items to be overhauled once within a five-year
survey period are to be indicated by “F” and “H” respectively in Annex “Items for Survey of PMS” to this
Appendix.
1.3.4 Requirements for PMS database system
(1) Documentation requirements
① software development unit is to be provided with business license for business entity and
qualification certificates for developing relevant software;
② system specifications;
③ operation manual (instructions for use);
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④ reports and plans for testing which have been carried out (all software functions in various operation
modes, important function combinations, relevance are to be included);
⑤ instructions of system key algorithm (included in system specifications or provided individually);
⑥ other relevant technical specifications.
(2) Function requirements
① management of code: complete standard code management system (all PMS items may be covered
and requirements of CCS Rules and guidelines are met);
② management of survey plan
a. each overhaul of the item are covered during the preparation of the plan and requirements of
rules or specifications are complied with;
b. indication is to be provided that the item has entered the survey period when the planned date
enters the windows (such as first three months) and automatic alarms will be given when the
item is overdue;
c. the PMS survey plan of any intervals within a period may be inquired and printed;
d. the arranged PMS survey plan distribution in the system may be overviewed;
e. the planned completion time for each PMS item and allowable flexible range may be indicated;
f. when the completion time of one item is inputted, the subsequent plan grade and date may be
generated automatically;
g. items within windows, overdue items and failed items in the survey plan may be clearly
identified;
③ Management of working sheets
a. working sheets of any survey items may be inquired and printed;
④ Management of work report
a. survey reports may be generated automatically while the working contents are inputted;
b. survey items of any interval within a period may be inquired and printed (at least name of PMS
equipment/standard code/planned time/completion time are to be included);
c. survey reports of any interval within a period may be inquired and printed;
d. the common format of testing report is considered to be included in the database;
⑤ Condition monitoring equipment
a. where condition monitoring equipment is used by the ship, a matching interface is to be
provided to deal with the data transmitted by condition monitoring equipment and to put
forward recommendations;
⑥ Correction/self-checking function
a. software is to be capable of identifying normal faulty operation and correcting automatically;
b. software is to be capable of testing normal mistakes in database;
(3) Compatibility
① software is to be with good compatibility, for example, it is to be compatible with the existing
common software such as WINDOWS XP, WIN 7 and WIN 8 etc.;
② requirements for hardware are to be with generality and not to be over demanding;
(4) Information security
① effective backup system and measures are to be provided;
② stable data synchronization scheme and correction and recovery capability in dealing with data
conflict and document missing etc.;
③ modification of procedure/plan
a. specific level of modification permission is to be determined in order to prohibit illegal
modification of procedures and plans;
b. records must be kept for change of the plan and are to be easy to inquire;
④ the system is to be with a certain anti-virus capabilities;
(5) software is easy and simple to operate;
(6) Only the software developer or personnel authorized by the developer is permitted to update and modify
the documentation and information in database. Contents of update and modification are to be described
when the company and ship are subject to the annual audit and are to be confirmed by the Surveyor to be
valid;
(7) CCS Type Approval and type approval certificates are to be acquired for the above requirements. The
period of validity of type approval certificate is 5 years and the renewal audit is to be carried out once every
5 years to ensure the effectiveness of the software after maintenance, upgrading or update.
1.3.5 Implementation of the plan
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(1) The chief engineer is to complete the required items in time in accordance with the monthly
maintenance plan generated automatically by computer and PMS management system installed on board.
(2) The ship is at least to report the monthly completion to the PMS department in accordance with the
document requirements of the company and the PMS department is responsible for collecting the
information, statistics and supervision of the completion and is to give feedback to the ship of the
supervision comments or advise on the completion of PMS in time.
1.3.6 Reports
(1) The PMS department of the owner or ship management company is to submit PMS completion to CCS
for confirmation when applying for CCS PMS survey.
(2) When the ship applies for the annual classification survey, the owner or ship management company is
to submit an application for PMS annual audit simultaneously; the Surveyor is to carry out confirmatory
examination on board (see items indicated by “F” in Annex “Items for Survey of PMS” to this Appendix);
when the special classification survey is due, the owner or ship management company is also to submit an
application for PMS annual audit simultaneously, and the Surveyor is to carry out confirmatory
examination on board (see items indicated by “F” in Annex “Items for Survey of PMS” to this Appendix).
1.3.7 Responsibilities of chief engineer
(1) The chief engineer is responsible for implementation of PMS on board.
(2) The chief engineer is responsible for arranging maintenance of each PMS item. The maintenance is to
be carried out in accordance with the requirements of preventive maintenance and techniques which have
been inputted in PMS computer system and the necessary records of maintenance and measurement are to
be kept. The relevant maintenance reports are to be examined or confirmed and signed by the chief
engineer.
(3) In general, the chief engineer is to undertake PMS related trainings carried out by CCS or the
unit/organization entrusted by CCS.
1.3.8 Where the shipping company or ship management company is changed and the class notation PMS
of ship needs to be maintained, the new shipping company or new ship management company is to
re-submit the changed parts to CCS for audit and confirmation in accordance with the requirements of 1.3.1
to 1.3.7.
1.4 Definitions
1.4.1 Ship repair and maintenance system (CWBT) combines the traditional onboard equipment
management with the internationally used card-inserted type management to form a new, scientific and
practical mode of onboard equipment management, including planning, management and guidance. Its
abbreviation CWBT consists of the initials of Chinese phonetic letters for the four Chinese words Chuanbo
(ship), Weixiu (repair) Baoyang (maintenance) and Tixi (system).
1.4.2 Planned maintenance scheme (PMS) means a detailed periodical maintenance plan for machinery
(including electrical installations) onboard made by the owner or ship management company in accordance
with the relevant requirements of the Rules and the specifications of manufacturers. Through the
implementation on board, the machinery will be always kept in good technical condition. Such planned
management of periodical maintenance for machinery is called planned maintenance scheme.
1.4.3 Planned maintenance system (PMS) for machinery survey means a system as an alternative to CMS
for machinery (including electrical installations), which is applied for by the owner or ship management
company and subject to approval by CCS.
1.4.4 Condition monitoring equipment means that the monitoring is to be carried out periodically for the
equipment (the frequency of monitoring is to be in accordance with the specifications of manufacturers) by
means of condition monitoring techniques, e.g. analyzing vibration signal, lubricating oil and impact
impulses, measuring temperature and internal detection of cylinder. The monitored data are analyzed to
determine whether repair or maintenance is necessary. Such equipment, the operation condition of which is
analyzed and judged by applying condition monitoring techniques, is called condition monitoring
equipment.
1.4.5 Confirmatory audit means confirmation of validity of the class notation PMS. For the survey of
PMS, an annual audit is to be made in accordance with the requirements of 3.2 of Section 3 when the
annual/intermediate/special survey is carried out every year.
1.4.6 Implementation survey means the first confirmatory survey of PMS for the ship which applies for
survey of PMS within one year of its trial.
1.5 Appendix
1.5.1 The Items for Survey of PMS in the Appendix of these Guidelines are only for reference for the
owner or ship management company and PMS computer programming personnel in formulating the PMS
and developing the programs.
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1.5.2 CWBT code in the Items for Survey of PMS is recommended to be used where no international
code system is available.
2 Procedural Requirements
2.1 Application
2.1.1 The owner of the ship or ship management company, for which PMS is intended, is to submit an
application for the assignment of PMS notation to the Headquarters or a survey unit of CCS.
2.1.2 After the owner or ship management company is provided with PMS notation, application for PMS
implementation of the ship is to be made on the completion of initial classification survey or special
machinery survey or continuous machinery survey.
2.1.3 For the ship which is under continuous survey, where the owner or ship management company
applies to CCS for PMS implementation, the items of the original continuous survey may be confirmed,
provided the survey of PMS items can be reasonably arranged, and the items for survey of PMS are to
cover all those of the continuous survey. And it is to be ensured that the interval between the completion
date of the original continuous survey and the next PMS maintenance date will not exceed 5 years.
2.1.4 For the ship which applies for PMS between two special surveys, where all items of special
machinery survey can be reasonably arranged within the remaining special survey period (from the
application date to the due date of this special survey), the survey of PMS implementation may also be
carried out.
2.2 Approval documentation

2.2.1 While the owner or ship management company applies to CCS for assignment of PMS notation, the
following written documentation or electronic file are to be submitted for approval:
(1) Organization chart identifying related posts (responsibilities);
(2) PMS documentation preparation procedure (or preparation instructions);
(3) List of PMS equipment;
(4) Description of identification of PMS equipment (or PMS number);
(5) Preventive maintenance items for each unit of PMS equipment;
(6) Maintenance plan for each unit of PMS equipment (for the equipment to be surveyed according to
running hours, the hours of overhaul period are to be indicated in the plan and to be calibrated to be
overhauled once every 5 years);
(7) List and specifications of condition monitoring equipment, if any;
(8) Baseline data for condition monitoring equipment, if any;
(9) Type approval certificate of PMS computer management software approved by CCS.
2.2.2 For the series ships or sister ships, if PMS equipment of which are the same, documentation
provided in accordance with 2.2.1 are to cover all the applicable ships.
2.3 Documentation to be kept on board

2.3.1 The following documentation are to be kept on board:
(1) All items of 2.2 above in an up-to-date version;
(2) Maintenance specifications of manufacturers and shipyard;
(3) All monitored data of the condition monitoring equipment since last overhaul, including initial baseline
data of the equipment (if any);
(4) Reference documents (trend analysis procedure, etc.);
(5) Records of maintenance, including repairs and renewals carried out.
2.4 Approval
2.4.1 After receipt of the application and documentation submitted by the owner or ship management
company, CCS is to examine the documentation in time. Upon satisfactory examination, CCS will arrange
the audit of the PMS Department established by the owner or ship management company in accordance
with the relevant requirements of 1.3.
2.4.2 When the owner or ship management company has the ships which have been assigned with PMS
notation or have been PMS surveyed, requirement of 2.4.1 for audit of the PMS department may be
exempted.
2.5 Assignment of class notation

2.5.1 The ship which has been approved to implement the PMS is to apply for an occasional machinery
survey to:
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(1) confirm that the documentation specified in 2.3 are complete and meet the requirements;
(2) confirm that the PMS survey plan covers all items of the continuous machinery survey.
2.5.2 After the confirmation, the survey unit may issue an interim classification certificate to the ship,
recommending that the PMS notation be assigned by CCS Headquarters and RA report issued at the same
time. A full-term certificate will be issued by the Headquarters in accordance with the interim certificate.
2.5.3 For the ship which is assigned the class notation PMS for the first time, a class memorandum is to
be given and Implementation Survey is to be carried out by CCS Surveyor within one year since the
approval date.
3 Survey Requirements
3.1 Implementation survey

3.1.1 For the ship which begins to carry out the PMS, trial is to be completed before implementation of
the survey. After the trial is finished, the owner or ship management company is to apply to CCS for an
implementation survey and submit an trial implementation report at the same time.
3.1.2 The Surveyor is to confirm the following:
(1) PMS has been implemented according to the approved documentation and the PMS computer
management procedures on board are suitable for the onboard equipment and system.
(2) The documentation necessary for the PMS annual audit and surveys/test necessary for maintaining the
ship’s class are provided.
(3) Engineers are familiar with PMS procedures.
3.2 Annual Audit①

3.2.1 A confirmatory audit is to be carried out during annual/intermediate survey every year for the ship
under PMS, and it is preferably to be carried out concurrently with the annual/intermediate survey.
3.2.2 During the annual confirmatory audit, the owner or ship management company is to submit the
annual report of PMS implementation to CCS survey unit. The report is to include at least the updated
contents of the items mentioned in 2.2.1(1) to (6) (if any), and:
(1) list of PMS equipment maintenance completed since the previous annual audit;
(2) general condition of all machineries operated since the previous annual audit;
(3) details of machinery breakdown/malfunction and cause analysis (if any);
(4) repair records and renewal of spare parts, the components or equipment which have been replaced are to
be kept for inspection by the Surveyor (if any).
3.2.3 During the annual audit, the Surveyor is to examine the following items when reviewing the annual
report submitted by the owner or ship management company.
(1) The confirmation examination is to be carried out for PMS computer management system. Verifying
that PMS is being correctly and effectively implemented and that the machinery has been functioning
satisfactorily since the previous annual audit, together with a general examination of the relevant PMS
preventive maintenance items and completion of plans.
(2) The performance and maintenance records are to be examined to verify that the machinery has
functioned satisfactorily since the previous annual audit or action has been taken in response to machinery
operating parameters exceeding acceptable tolerances and the overhaul intervals have been maintained
according to the requirements of the Rules and manufactures.
(3) Examining written details of breakdown or malfunction.
(4) The description of repairs carried out is to be examined. Any damaged machinery part, which has been
replaced by a spare one, is to be retained on board – where possible – until examined by the Surveyor;
where necessary, the chief engineer is to take photographs for such examination. For the renewed essential
parts required by the Rules, the relevant product certificate is to be provided.
(5) At the discretion of the Surveyor, function tests, confirmatory surveys and random check readings,
where condition monitoring equipment is in use, are to be carried out as far as practicable and reasonable.
(6) When the Surveyor deems, in examining maintenance records, that the measured data are not correct or
that the data exceed acceptable tolerances with no renewal being made and that the machinery malfunction
is not properly handled, he may require the chief engineer to open the equipment for further survey.
(7) General examination is to be carried out for items indicated by “F” in Annex “Items for Survey of PMS”
to this Appendix, and all items indicated by “H” which have been completed form the previous annual
audit to this annual audit are to be verified and visual examination to be carried out.
(8) For the items indicated by “F” in Annex “Items for Survey of PMS” to this Appendix, when the
① The term audit, in this context, is not related to ISM audit.
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overhaul time coincides with the time of annul audit, confirmatory examination is to be carried out under
the surveyor’s supervision; for the items indicated by “H” in Annex “Items for Survey of PMS” to this
Appendix, when the overhaul and test time coincides with the time of annul audit, overhaul and test are to
be carried out under the surveyor’s supervision.
(9) According to the audit and examination results, the Surveyor is to issue an appropriate audit report.
3.3 PMS audit during special class survey

3.3.1 When the special class survey is due, the owner or ship management company is to apply for
special survey and PMS annual audit.
3.3.2 The annual report of PMS implementation to be submitted by the owner or ship management
company and the survey requirements of the Surveyor are the same as 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 above.
3.3.3 The Surveyor is to verify that the examination of items indicated by “H” in Annex “Items for
Survey of PMS” to this Appendix has been completed or the maintenance and function test completed by
the ship’s engineer at least once within the period of 5 years.
3.3.4 For the items indicated by “F” in Annex “Items for Survey of PMS” to this Appendix, when the
overhaul time coincides with the time of special class survey, confirmatory examination is to be carried out
under the surveyor’s supervision; for the items indicated by “H” in Annex “Items for Survey of PMS” to
this Appendix, when the overhaul and test time coincides with the time of special class survey, overhaul
and test are to be carried out under the surveyor’s supervision.
3.3.5 Where the special class survey is due and cannot be completed due to other reasons, the owner or
ship management company may apply for extension. Where found satisfactory ① , an extension not
exceeding 3 months may be granted for the special class survey and PMS annual audit. Such survey and
audit are to be carried out in accordance with the requirements of 3.3.1 to 3.3.3 by the end of the extension.
3.4 Damage and repair survey

3.4.1 The damage of PMS equipment (including components) is to be applied for to CCS for occasional
class survey. The repairs of such components/machinery are to be carried out to the satisfaction of the
Surveyor.
3.4.2 Any repair and corrective action regarding machinery under PMS are to be recorded in the engine
logbook and the result of the repair of the machinery is to be verified by the Surveyor at the annual audit.
3.4.3 In the case of overdue outstanding recommendations or a record of unrepaired damage which would
affect the PMS, the relevant items are to be kept out of the PMS, i.e. subject to the inspection by the
Surveyor until such outstanding recommendations are fulfilled.
3.5 Change of plan

3.5.1 In general, the maintenance interval of items indicated by “H” of PMS items are to be implemented
in accordance with the requirements of 1.3.3 of these Guidelines.
3.5.2 The maintenance plan may be properly adjusted by the owner or ship management company or
chief engineer according to the maintenance of equipment and the operation of ship, however, the
maximum interval between two maintenances for items indicated by “H” of PMS items is not to exceed
that required in 1.3.3, i.e. not to exceed 5 years.
3.5.3 Where the chief engineer has completed the maintenance of a certain PMS item indicated by “H” in
advance, the interval between the completion date and the next maintenance date is to comply with that
specified in 1.3.3, i.e. not exceeding 5 years.
3.6 Withdrawal and cancellation

3.6.1 The owner or ship management company may apply for the withdrawal of PMS in writing to restore
the special or continuous machinery survey.
(1) Where application for the withdrawal of class notation PMS and assignment of class notation CMS is
made during special class survey, the survey unit is to examine all PMS items according to the equipment
maintenance plan of PMS to confirm that the continuous survey may be restored directly after all due items
for survey of PMS have been completed. The continuous machinery survey (CMS) scheme is to be
prepared by the attending Surveyor in conjunction with the completion date of PMS survey items of a
five-year period.
(2) When applying for the withdrawal of class notation PMS and assignment of class notation CMS during
① Before PMS annual audit is extended, the surveyor is to re-check the outstanding recommendation or condition of class,
PMS items are to be confirmed as far as practicable and the rest of the PMS items are also to be confirmed to ensure that
the ship’s safety is not affected.
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the second to the fourth PMS annual audits, the survey unit is to examine all PMS items according to the
equipment maintenance plan of PMS to confirm that all due PMS items before applying for the withdrawal
of class notation PMS have been completed. Items indicated by “H” among PMS items to be completed
until the expiry date of the special survey are to be prepared into the continuous machinery survey (CMS)
scheme and these continuous survey items are to be completed within the period between the date on the
continuous machinery survey (CMS) scheme and expiry date of special survey.
(3) Where application for the withdrawal of class notation PMS and application for special class survey are
made during special class survey, the survey unit is to examine all PMS items according to the equipment
maintenance plan of PMS. After confirming that all due PMS survey items have been completed, items
other than those indicated by “H” among PMS items completed within 15 months prior to the expiry date
of the special survey period are to be overhauled to the satisfaction of the Surveyor, and the special survey
may be restored.
(4) Where application for the withdrawal of class notation PMS and application for special class survey are
made during the second to the fourth PMS annual audits, the survey unit is to examine all PMS items
according to the equipment maintenance plan of PMS. After confirming that all due PMS survey items
have been completed, items other than those indicated by “H” among PMS items completed within 15
months prior to the expiry date of the special survey period are to be overhauled to the satisfaction of the
Surveyor, and the special survey may be restored. For ships of first PMS period, where application for the
withdrawal of class notation PMS is made during the second to the fourth PMS annual audits, conversion
may be made directly to special class survey. When special survey is due, implementation is to be in
accordance with requirements for special survey.
3.6.2 Where the survey unit finds that the ship has not dealt with the survey of PMS seriously, it is to
report this to the Headquarters. The Headquarters will remind the owner or ship management company in
writing as appropriate, or require the owner or ship management company to take corrective actions within
a specified period and failure to do so will result in cancellation of the class notation PMS. On that
occasion, the survey is to comply with the requirements of 3.6.1 above.
Annex:
Items for Survey of PMS
PMS No. CWBT code Item Details
1 M1000 Diesel engine
1.1 M1000 Diesel engine F① 1. General inspection
H④ 1. Inspecting each connected flange around cylinder cover and
valve hole for defects, e.g. crack, ablation, unevenness.
M②1100
1.1.1 Cylinder cover 2. Inspecting cooling water jacket space for scale and corrosion.
G③1100
3. 0.7 MPa hydraulic test of cooling water jacket space after
repair or where necessary
H Trunk piston:
1. Inspecting piston head, suspension lug, piston ring groove,
piston pin hole, piston skirt, etc. for crack and ablation, and
repair or renewal to be made where necessary.
2. Measuring and recording.
M1210
1.1.2 Piston H Crosshead type engine piston:
G1210
1. Inspecting piston head, suspension lug, piston ring groove and
wear ring for crack, ablation, excessive wear, loosening, etc.
2. Inspecting water jacket space for scale and cleaning where
necessary, hydraulic test.
3. Measuring and recording
H 1. Inspecting the connecting rod for crack.
M1270
1.1.3 Connecting rod 2. Inspecting bolts for crack, deformation, loosening, thread
G1240
damage, and detection or renewal to be made where necessary
H 1. Cleaning, inspecting, measuring and recording.
M1230 Piton rod 2. Aligning the center and air clearance where necessary.
1.1.4
G1240 Stuffing box 3. Disassembling, cleaning and inspecting the stuffing box, and
renewing stuffing where necessary
M1310 H 1. Inspecting the cylinder liner for crack, scotch and excessive
1.1.5 Cylinder liner
G1310 wear, etc.
① F is the item of annual confirmatory survey.

② M is the main diesel engine (main engine).
③ G is the prime motor of diesel generating set (auxiliary engine).
④ H is the item overhauled at least once within each period of survey of PMS and the test of some systems.
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2. Drawing out the liner for clean and inspection, and renewing
the packing ring periodically in accordance with
specifications.
3. Measuring and recording
H 1. Inspecting casing, core and spring of each valve for crack,
M, G1120 Intake valve
whether the working face between valve and valve seat is in
M, G1130 Exhaust valve
normal order, and detection of valve rod to be made where
1.1.6 M, G1140 Safety valve
necessary.
M, G1150 Indicator valve
2. Checking the safety valve with opening pressure not exceeding
M, G1160 Starting valve
1.4 times the maximum combustion pressure
H 1. Inspecting the crosshead pin for crack and scotch, and
detection to be made where necessary.
2. Inspecting crosshead pin, bearing and white metal of guide
Crosshead pin & bearing plate for crack, overheat, scotch, shelling, whether the
M1250
1.1.7 Guide plate & sliding connection is in order, and inspecting the connecting bolt.
M1260
block 3. Measuring the crosshead pin and recording.
4. Measuring the clearances of bearing, sliding block and guide
plate and recording.
5. Correcting and adjusting where necessary
H 1. Inspecting the bearing for crack, shelling, overheat, scotch,
Bearing of connecting breakaway and other contact, wear conditions.
1.1.8 M1270
rod 2. Measuring crank pin and recording.
3. Measuring clearance of bearing and recording
Transmission mechanism
M, G1540 of intake valve H 1. Inspecting and measuring clearance of roller.
1.1.9
M, G1550 Transmission mechanism 2. Inspecting the push rod and push rod seat
of exhaust valve
H 1. Visual inspection for crack, deformation, damage, corrosion,
etc.
M, G 1330
1.1.10 Frame & bedplate 2. Inspecting connection of frame, bedplate and cylinder block.
G, G 1330
3. Hammering check of bolts and rivets for damage, fracture and
tightening
H 1. Visual inspection.
M, G 1340 Crankcase & safety
1.1.11 2. The spring of explosion-proof door has no fracture and the
G, G 1340 device
valve is in order
H 1. Visual inspection.
M1370 Foundation bolts &
1.1.12 2. Inspecting foundation bolts for loosening or fracture.
G1370 packing blocks
3. Inspecting the tightening of packing blocks and bolts
H 1. Inspecting the bearing for crack, shelling, overheat, scotch and
contact, wear conditions.
2. Inspecting the shaft journal for scotch, pitting corrosion, and
detection to be made where necessary.
M1420 Main bearing & shaft 3. Gauging the wear-down of crankshaft by bridge gauge, and
1.1.13
G1420 journal where necessary, measuring and recording eccentric deviation.
4. Measuring thickness of bearing pillow, bearing clearance and
recording.
5. Measuring the shaft journal and recording when the crankshaft
is lift
H 1. Tooth gear: inspecting the gear for crack, erosion, collapse,
excessive wear, gear engagement and lubrication, measuring
M1460 Transmission mechanism side clearance of the gear and recording.
1.1.14
G1450 of crankshaft 2. Chain gear: inspecting links and rollers for crack, erosion, and
wear, whether rollers are in order, and detection to be made
and pre-tightening of chain adjusted where necessary
H 1. Inspecting the procedure for tightening cam on the shaft.
2. Inspecting the surface of cam for crack, pitting corrosion,
scotch and excessive wear.
M, G1510 Camshaft 3. The bearing may not be dismantled where it has been in good
1.1.15
M, G1520 Camshaft bearing operation with normal appearance and has not been repaired.
4. Overhauling, and measuring and recording the size and
eccentric deviation of shaft journal and the clearance of
bearing
H 1. Inspecting the coupling and impeller.
1.1.16 M1610 Scavenging fan
2. Inspecting the automatic control device, and effectiveness test
H 1. Inspecting the coupling and impeller.
1.1.17 M1680 Emergency air blower 2. Inspecting the automatic & manual control devices, and
effectiveness test
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H 1. Piston-type scavenging pump: Inspecting piston, piston rod,
cylinder liner, intake valve, exhaust valve for crack, scotch and
excessive wear. Measuring the clearances of piston, piston
1.1.18 M1650 Scavenging pump ring, cylinder liner and bearing and recording.
2. Revolving scavenging pump: Inspecting pump case, impeller
or gear, shaft, bearing and transmission gear components for
crack, deformation, excessive wear, etc.
H 1. Overhauling the pump case and spring for defects, e.g. crack,
deformation.
M1740
1.1.19 High-pressure oil pump 2. Inspecting the plunger, inlet valve and outlet valve for defects,
G1740
e.g. crack, wear, scotch, pit corrosion, burr.
3. Check periodically
H 1. Inspecting the casing for crack, the cooling water jacket space
for scale and the corrosion, and thickness measurement to be
made where necessary. Hydraulic test with 1.5 times working
pressure (not less than 0.4 MPa) for cooling water jacket space
of the casing.
M1940
1.1.20 Exhaust-gas turbocharger 2. Lifting out and inspecting the rotor, blades, guide blade and
G1940
diffuser for defects, e.g. crack, bending, deformation, collapse,
corrosion, and dynamic balance test to be made and a report
submitted where necessary.
3. Inspecting the bearing for defects and renewing it in
accordance with the specifications
H 1. To inspect whether the pipe and tube plate have deformation,
damage, scale, corrosion, etc.
M1950 2. To wash the air and water jacket space.
1.1.21 Air cooler
G1950 3. To renew corrosion-proof zinc block.
4. Hydraulic test with 1.5 times working pressure is made at the
side of air cooler
H 1. The number of main spare parts is not less than the
1.1.22 V0000 Spare parts and stores
requirements of CCS Rules
M1360 H 1. To check the pre-tightening of through bolt in accordance with
1.1.23 Through bolt
G1350 the specifications
H 1. Flexible base: Inspecting the vibration isolating rubber and
spring for damage.
2. Back balance antivibrator: to inspect the tightening of back
M1430 Vibration damper or balance and bolt.
1.1.24
G1430 antivibrator 3. Hydraulic spring-type antivibrator: Opening the covers at both
sides of antivibrator, inspecting whether the spring unit,
locating pin and oil hole are in order and unblocked,
inspecting oil quality
H 1. Opening scavenging receiver and cleaning manifold and the
internal of receiver.
2. Inspecting internal valves and fittings, and repairing or
Scavenging air receiver renewing components where necessary.
1.1.25 M1600
& safety device 3. Inspecting the passage of nozzles of emergency
fire-extinguishing appliances.
4. Inspecting the reliability of explosion-proof door of
scavenging receiver and valves
H 1. Inspecting components, e.g. reversing cam, reversing valve,
reversing servo mechanism.
1.1.26 M1860 Reversing arrangement 2. Overhauling relevant components, valves, etc. periodically in
accordance with the specifications.
3. Effectiveness test
H 1. Inspecting wear of worm wheel and worm.
2. Inspecting the reliability of carriage turning gear and
Carriage turning gear
1.1.27 M1960 interlocked valve.
(jacking engine)
3. Inspecting the coupling of motor and carriage turning gear.
M1810 Engine-driven air H Where engine-driven pump is a reciprocating pump:
1.1.28
G1840 compressor 1. Inspecting the reliability of engine-driven transmission
Engine-driven bilge mechanism.
1.1.29 M1871
pump 2. Inspecting piston, piston rod, cylinder liner, air inlet valve,
M1841 Engine-driven diesel oil exhaust air (water, oil) valve and spring for crack, scotch and
1.1.30 excessive wear.
G1661 booster pump
M1842 Engine-driven fuel oil 3. Lifting out the piston and connecting rod, measuring the
1.1.31 clearance of bearing and recording.
G1662 booster pump
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M1843 Engine-driven diesel oil 4. Effectiveness test and checking the safety valve
1.1.32
G1631 delivery pump H Where engine-driven pump is a rotating-type pump:
M1844 Engine-driven fuel oil 1. Inspecting the reliability of engine-driven transmission
1.1.33
G1632 delivery pump mechanism.
M1820 Engine-driven freshwater 2. Inspecting the casing, impeller or gear or worm, bearing, shaft,
1.1.34 shaft gland and components for crack, deformation, excessive
G1781 pump
M1821 Engine-driven cooling wear, and renewal to be made where necessary.
1.1.35 3. Effectiveness test
G1782 freshwater pump
M1760 Engine-driven cooling H Engine-driven air compressor:
1.1.36 1. Inspecting the items as shown in 5.1
G1680 pump of fuel injector
M1881 Engine-driven lub. oil
1.1.37
G1751 pump
M1882 Engine-driven reduction
1.1.38
G1752 gear lub. oil pump
M1872 Engine-driven seawater
1.1.39
G1783 circulating pump
M1873 Engine-driven seawater
1.1.40
G1784 cooling pump
H 1. Cleaning seawater jacket space, renewing corrosion-proof zinc
M1820 Engine-driven freshwater block and inspecting end cover gasket.
1.1.41
G1771 cooler 2. Washing freshwater jacket space.
3. Hydraulic test
H 1.Cleaning seawater jacket space, renewing corrosion-proof zinc
M1830 Engine-driven lub. oil block and inspecting end cover gasket.
1.1.42
G1772 cooler 2. Washing freshwater jacket space.
3. Hydraulic test
H 1. Visual inspection for corrosion, damage or leakage trace, and
hydraulic test or thickness measurement to be made where
necessary.
M1820 Partial pipeline of 2. Disassembling some valves and pipeline lengths of starting air
1.2
G1810 starting air system system for internal inspection.
3. Checking the safety valve of starting air manifold (if any) with
the pressure not exceeding 1.1 times working pressure.
4. Inspecting the tightness
H 1. Inspecting the shaft journal of crankshaft for scotch, pitting
corrosion, mechanical damage and wear, inspecting the fillet
and oil hole for crack.
2. Inspecting crankshaft cylinder liner or press fit or loosening or
M1410 offset.
1.3 Crankshaft
G1410 3. Inspecting the reliable tightening of flange connection for
sectional crankshaft and of back balance for assembled
crankshaft.
4. Measuring the shaft journal of crankshaft and recording.
5. Measuring the crankshaft deflection and recording
2 M6000 Turbine
2.1 M6000 Steam turbine F 1. General inspection
H 1. Dismantling the cylinder block and bedplate and inspecting for
crack or other defects.
2. Inspecting for the tight connection of cylinder block and
bedplate and for fracture of bolts.
3. Inspecting the joint surface of cylinder for mechanical damage
Cylinder block & and leakage trace.
2.1.1 M6100
cylinder cover 4. Inspecting the bolts connecting upper and lower cylinder
blocks for damage or crack.
5. Measuring the axial clearance of heat-expansion-prevention
separator of cylinder and recording.
6. Inspecting the separator for corrosion, loosening and crack.
7. Inspecting the steam seal for wear, deformation or leakage
H 1. Inspecting the rotor for deformation, loosening and crack.
2. Inspecting, measuring the working shaft journal and recording.
3. Inspecting the blade for defects, e.g. crack or wear, and
M6310
detection to be made as the circumstance dictates.
2.1.2 M6320 Rotor, blades
4. Inspecting the blades for loosening and for securing of final
M6330
blade, locking block, bracing, skirt and blades.
5. Inspecting the installation of rotor, measuring axial/radial
clearances between rotor and separator and recording
2.1.3 M6340 Elastic coupling H 1. Inspecting for the connection and for defects of bolts.
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M6350 2. Alignment.
M6360 3. Inspecting the elastic elements for crack and damage
H 1. Inspecting the tube plate, pipe head and end cover for leakage
Condenser and steam
2.1.4 M6700 and corrosion.
bleeder
2. Inspecting the effectiveness during operation
H 1. Inspecting the white metal and thrust face of bearing.
2. Inspecting, measuring axial/radial clearances and recording.
Main bearing, thrust pad
2.1.5 M6200 3. Gauging the wear-own of shaft journal by bridge gauge and
and oil seal
recording.
4. Inspecting wear, deformation or leakage
2.1.6 Steam reheater H 1. Inspecting the tube plate, pipe head and end cover for leakage
2.1.7 Steam superheater and corrosion.
2.1.8 Heat reducer 2. Inspecting the effectiveness during operation
Axial displacement H 1. Inspecting for defects.
2.1.9 M6870
protection 2. Effectiveness test and recording
2.1.10 M6860 Overspeed protection H 1. The same as 2.1.9
Ahead and astern steering
M6830 H 1. Inspecting for connection and defects.
2.1.11 gear and main control
M6840 2. Effectiveness test and recording
valve
H 1. Inspecting the internal corrosion of some pipe lengths.
Main steam pipe between
2.1.12 2. Thickness measurement for those suspect pipes and recording,
boiler and steam turbine
or hydraulic test with 2 times working pressure
2.2 Gas turbine F 1. General inspection
Rotor, impeller &
2.2.1 H 1. Refer to 2.1.2 as appropriate
blades
2.2.2 Casing of air compressor H 1. Refer to 2.1.1 as appropriate
2.2.3 Combustion chamber H 1. Inspecting for defects, e.g. crack, corrosion and sooting
H 1. Inspecting for defects, e.g. crack, corrosion.
2.2.4 Burner
2. Inspecting nozzle and fuel injector
2.2.5 Intercooler H 1. Refer to 2.1.4 as appropriate
2.2.6 Heat exchanger H 1. Refer to 2.1.6 as appropriate
Starting and reversing
2.2.7 H 1. Refer to 2.1.11 as appropriate
devices
3 P1000 Shafting
F 1. General visual inspection of shafting and bearing seat for
crack and tightening, etc.
H 1. Opening the upper cover and inspecting the wear of shaft
journal.
3.1 P1100 2. Measuring and recording eccentric deviation of shaft journal.
bearing
3. Inspecting for the tightening of bolts for coupling flange.
4. Inspecting the passage of cooling water pipe.
5. The lower half of bearing not to be dismantled for inspection
where the shafting alignment found good
F 1. Inspecting the bearing shell and oil seal for crack, etc.
2. Inspecting the white metal of thrust pad for wear and
loosening.
3.2 P1500 Thrust shaft and bearing
3. Inspecting the operation of lub. oil system.
4. Inspecting the operation of cooling water.
H 1. Measuring and recording the clearance of thrust bearing
4 P1000 Propelling system
F 1. General visual inspection of gear box for leakage, crack and
tightening.
H 1. Inspecting gear shaft for wear and shaft journal for scotch,
measuring and recording eccentric deviation of shaft journal.
Reduction/increasing
4.1 P1400 2. Inspecting engagement of each gear and pinion for crack of
gear
root.
3. Inspecting wear of tooth face and measuring and recording
clearance.
4. Inspecting lub. oil system
F 1. Inspecting external condition for leakage and the tightening of
hold-down bolts, etc.
4.2 P1300 Clutch
H 1. Inspecting the items in accordance with the specifications.
Essential auxiliary
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machinery
5.1 A1200 Main air compressor F 1. General visual inspection for leakage and operation.
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A1300 Auxiliary air compressor H 1. Dismantling the cylinder head and inspecting valve hole and
A2300 Accessory safety device water hole.
2. Inspecting cooling water jacket space for scale and corrosion.
3. Inspecting, measuring the wear of crankshaft journal and
bearing and recording.
4. Measuring and recording each grade of cylinder liners.
5. Lub. oil condition,and effectiveness test of safety valve.
6. Opening the end cover of intercooler and inspecting cooling
pipeline and sealing condition
F 1. Inspecting the external corrosion.
H 1. Effectiveness test of emergency air compressor.
Emergency air
5.2 S5300 2. Airtightness test of outlet valve and drain valve of emergency
compressor and air bottle
small air bottle.
3. Check of safety valve
Essential pumps and All kinds of pumps are disassembled in accordance with the
5.3
motors specifications
B1210 Seawater pump & motor
5.3.1
B1220 for main engine
B1410 Seawater pump and
5.3.2
B1420 motor for berthing
Fresh water pump &
5.3.3 F2300
motor for main engine
Fresh water pump &
5.3.4 F2700
motor for berthing
Feed pump & motor for F 1. General visual inspection of the pump group and flange
5.3.5 T6500
boiler connection, and the tightening of seat.
Circulating water pump H 1. Inspecting shaft gland for wear and leakage.
5.3.6 T6400
& motor for boiler 2. Inspecting the impeller for corrosion and dynamical balance.
Circulating water pump 3. Measuring and recording the clearance between impeller and
5.3.7 T4400 & motor for exhaust pump case.
boiler 4. Inspecting the wear of blade and tooth face, measuring and
Fuel pump & motor for recording the clearance.
5.3.8 T2300
boiler 5. Inspecting the shaft gland for wear.
Fuel pump & motor for 6. Inspecting the bearing for wear.
5.3.9 O3200
main engine 7. Effectiveness test after assembly.
Fuel pressure pump & Key inspection in accordance with different types of pumps:
5.3.10 O3300
motor for main engine Centrifugal pump:
Lub. oil pump & motor H 1. Inspecting suction pipeline for corrosion and self-priming
5.3.11 L3200
for main engine capability.
Oil pump & motor for 2. Inspecting of impeller and blades for cavity corrosion.
5.3.12 L3400
main engine camshaft Gear pump:
5.3.13 S1100 fire pump & motor H 1. Measuring and recording the clearance between gear plane and
Emergency fire pump & end cover of pump case.
5.3.14 S5100 Reciprocating pump:
driving device
5.3.15 B2200 Ballast pump & motor H 1. Inspecting the wear and the opening of piston ring.
K1210 2. Measuring and recording the size of pump cylinder.
5.3.16 Bilge pump & motor Screw pump:
K1220
Equalizing pump & H 1. Watching the noise and stability during operation.
5.3.17 B2300 2. Inspecting by-pass safety valve for reliability.
motor
General service pump & Sled (vane) pump:
5.3.18 B2400 H 1. Measuring and recording the clearance of vane in chute.
motor
Seawater pump and 2. Measuring and recording the clearance of vane end surface.
5.3.19 F4200 motor for fresh water Inspection of driving motors of various pumps:
generator H 1. Measuring and recording insulance of motors.
Condensate pump and 2. Replacing the ball bearing or roller bearing and recording as
5.3.20 F4500 motor for fresh water the circumstance dictates and according to overhaul period.
generator 3. Effectiveness test after assembly.
O1210 Fuel transfer pump and
5.3.21
O1220 motor
Diesel oil transfer pump
5.3.22 O1410
and motor
K1410 Residual fuel pump &
5.3.23
K1420 motor
Daily service fresh water
5.3.24 F3200
pump & motor
5.3.25 F3300 Heat water circulating For various ejector pumps:
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pump & motor H 1. Inspecting nozzle holes for wear.
5.3.26 B4200 Sanitary pump & motor 2. Inspecting diffuser cone for erosion and corrosion.
Drinking water pump & 3. Effectiveness test.
5.3.27 F5200 For the 36 types of pumps and motors mentioned in the left column,
motor
Cooling pump & motor general visual inspection is to be carried out every year
F2510
5.3.28 of fuel injector for main
F2520
engine
F2410 Cooling pump & motor
5.3.29
F2420 of piston for main engine
F3210 Fresh water transfer
5.3.30
F3220 pump and motor
Vacuum pump set of
5.3.31 F4300
fresh water generator
Salt water pump & motor
5.3.32 F4400
for fresh water generator
5.3.33 Vacuum air pump
5.3.34 Feed water jet pump
5.3.35 Bilge water jet pump
All other engine-driven
5.3.36
pumps
D2210 Fuel oil separator & H 1. Disassembling oil separator and inspecting each component.
5.3.37 2. Inspecting the vertical spindle for bending and wear.
D2220 motor
3. Inspecting bearing for wear and measuring clearance.
O2410 Diesel oil separator & 4. Inspecting worm wheel and worm for engagement and wear of
5.3.38
O2420 motor teeth.
5. Measuring insulance of motor and replacing ball bearing or
Lub. oil separator & roller bearing as the circumstance dictates and recording.
5.3.39 L2200
motor 6. Effectiveness test after assembly
Air bottles and various
6 pressure vessels and
accessories
F 1. General visual inspection.
A1410
H 1. Opening big and small manholes for internal cleaning.
A1510 Main & auxiliary air
2. Inspecting air bottle for internal corrosion.
A1430 bottle, working air bottles
6.1 3. Inspecting various valves for airtightness.
A1530 and accessories such as
4. Checking safety valve.
A1440 safety valves
5. Hydraulic test with 1.3 times working pressure for suspect air
A1540
bottles
Fresh water pressure F 1. General visual inspection.
F3000 tank, sanitary tank H 1. Opening manholes for internal cleaning.
6.2 B4150 (seawater pressure tank) 2. Inspecting internal corrosion, and hydraulic test to be made
F5000 and potable fresh water where necessary.
tank 3. Effectiveness test of automatic control equipment
F 1. General visual inspection and effectiveness test.
H 1. Inspecting each component of the main steering gear for
flexibility and reliability of effective actions.
2. Inspecting auxiliary steering gear for flexible and reliable
actions.
3. Inspecting whether various conversions of main steering gear
are correct and flexible, and whether conversion between main
and auxiliary steering gears is quick.
Main & auxiliary steering
4. Inspecting each equipment of steering control system for
gear and accessory
7 P4000 flexible and reliable actions.
equipment and control
5. Inspecting feedback device, rudder indicator, etc. for accurate
system
indication.
6. Inspecting whether communication between bridge and
steering gear room is in order.
7. Inspecting whether various alarms of control system are in
order.
8. Measuring the insulance of motor, replacing ball bearing or
roller bearing as the circumstance dictates and recording.
9. Inspecting the operation of each component of steering gear
8 D2100 Windlass
D2120 Prime motor, driving and F 1. Visual inspection and effectiveness test for windlass.
8.1
D2130 control units, operating H 1. Inspecting gear, chain sprocket, bearing, brake ribbon (shoe),
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D2140 and braking devices of etc.
D2150 windlass 2. Inspecting hydraulic cylinder, rotor, blade, bearing, sealing
D2170 device, etc.
3. Inspecting the tightening of windlass base.
4. Steam windlass: inspecting cylinder, piston, piston ring,
crankshaft, bearing, etc. and recording.
5. Inspecting valves, safety valve, etc. on each pipeline.
6. Measuring the insulance of motor and inspect ball bearing or
roller bearing
F 1. Effectiveness test.
2. Visual inspection of bilge well.
Bilge pipe, strainer, bilge H 1. Effectiveness test.
9 K1100
well suction, sludge pipe 2. Inspecting suction screen and mud box for cleanness.
3. Action test of operating valve of emergency bilge suction in
engine room
F 1. Effectiveness test.
B2100 Ballast pipe, valve and
10 H 1. Effectiveness test.
B2500 ballast operating system
2. Operating test of remote control valve
H 1. Disassembling, cleaning and inspecting screen, sealing, pipe,
etc.
Pressure strainers,
2. Tubular heater or cooler: Opening the cover for internal
heaters, coolers and
washing, and external chemical washing of cooler. Inspecting
11 various strainers of fuel
watertight riveting of tube plate of and internal erosion.
oil, lub. oil, cooling
3. Plate-type heater or cooler: Opening and scouring clamp plate,
water, boiler water
and inspecting for corrosion and sealing strips.
4. Visual inspection and effectiveness test after assembly
F 1. Operating test in working condition, including ahead steering,
astern steering and reversion tests, and recording main
operation parameters of main engine.
H 1. Operating test in working condition, including ahead steering,
12 M1000H Main engine trial astern steering and reversion tests, and recording operation
parameters and thermal parameters of main engine; re-starting
test after failure of starting; audible and visual alarm to be
given to block the starting function after 3 failures of starting
or wrong direction, if fitted
13 Miscellaneous
H 1. Inspecting internal structure.
Fuel oil tank separated
13.1 H6000 2. Inspecting heating pipe.
from hull
3. Hydraulic test after overhaul
F 1. Inspecting piping, control system, marks and operational
instructions.
2. Inspecting ventilation, illumination, communication,
S1200
Fixed fire - extinguishing instrument, etc. in rooms/stations.
S1300
13.2 system (foam, CO2, 3. Visual inspection of fire-extinguishing agent containers,
S1400
halide and dry powder) valves, etc.
S1700
4. Measurement of stored quantity of fire-extinguishing agents
and passage test of pipeline to be made once two years.
5. Action test of quick-closing valve of oil tank
F 1. Inspecting escape route for unobstructed passage, especially
Escape route in engine exits not to be locked.
13.3 H4000
room and boiler room 2. Inspecting whether self-closing devices of exit of engine and
boiler rooms are effective
Steam boiler, hot oil
heater, pressure vessel, F 1. Visual inspection.
13.4
including their safety 2. Checking safety valves
devices
Additional requirements
14
for oil tankers
F 1. General inspection of cargo oil pump, bilge pump, stripping
Cargo oil pump, bilge pump and segregated ballast pump.
pump, stripping pump, 2. Inspecting the bases of cargo oil pump, bilge pump, stripping
14.1 C7000
segregated ballast pump and segregated ballast pump, as well as the reliability of
pump in pump room gaskets and binding bolts, corrosion of bedplate and condition
of locating pins
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H 1. Disassembling cargo oil pump and prime motor, inspecting
each component for obvious corrosion, deformation, wear,
measuring clearance of each component and recording.
C7200
2. Inspecting shaft gland for leakage.
14.1.1 C7300 Cargo oil pump
3. Aligning the shafting and recording.
C7400
4. Functional test of automatic control system and alarm system
of prime motor and recording of parameters.
5. Action test of emergency and remote shutdown
H 1. Disassembling stripping pump and prime motor, inspecting
C7200 operation of each component, measuring clearance and
14.1.2 C7300 Stripping pump recording.
C7400 2. Inspecting shaft gland for leakage.
3. Action test of emergency and remote shutdown
H 1. Disassembling segregated ballast pump, inspecting operation
14.1.3 B2200 Segregated ballast pump
of each component, measuring clearance and recording
H 1. Disassembling bilge pump, inspecting operation of each
14.1.4 K1200 Bilge pump component, measuring clearance and recording. Action test of
emergency and remote shutdown
Sealing device for pump H 1. Disassembling, inspecting and testing sealing device for pump
14.1.5 C7550
drive assembly drive assembly penetrating bulkhead
H 1. Disassembling, inspecting, hydraulically testing piping and
14.1.6 C7100 Piping and fittings
fittings of cargo oil and ballast pumps and recording
F 1. General inspection of venting system (including breathing
valve) in cargo oil tank and slop tank.
H 1. Disassembling and inspecting partial venting pipe in cargo oil
tank.
Venting system of cargo
14.2 H3200 2. Disassembling and inspecting the breathing valve in cargo oil
oil tank
tank, checking pressure and inspecting flame screen.
3. Disassembling and inspecting the quick venting valve in cargo
oil tank fitted with IGS, checking pressure and inspecting
flame screen
C7730 Crude oil washing
F 1. Visual inspection of crude oil washing system.
14.3 machine
2. Visual inspection for washing heater
C5240 Washing heater
Crude oil washing H 1. Disassembling and inspecting crude oil washing machine and
14.3.1 C7730
machine action test
H 1. Disassembling washing heater, inspecting tube plate for
corrosion, inspecting zinc plate, pipe and hydraulic test.
2. Disassembling, inspecting and testing the safety valve of
14.3.2 C5240 Washing heater washing heater, testing automatic temperature control system
and automatic level control system.
3. Inspecting the valve or other mechanisms separating the heater
from crude oil washing piping
H 1. Inspecting cargo oil heating system and accessories (safety
valve, reducing valve, automatic pressure regulator valve,
regulator, etc. of pipeline).
14.4 T5400 Cargo oil heating system
2. Internal inspection, thickness measurement, hydraulic test of
partial cargo oil heating pipe and recording.
3. Inspecting the fixing of heating pipes in cargo oil tank
F 1. General inspection for ventilation system of cargo oil pump
tank.
H 1. Disassembling and inspecting the ventilator in cargo oil pump
tank.
2. Disassembling, inspecting and testing the sealing device of
shaft drive assembly for ventilator in cargo oil pump tank that
Ventilation system of
14.5 K5000 penetrates bulkhead.
cargo oil pump tank
3. Emergency shutdown of ventilator and effectiveness test of
emergency vent.
4. Visual inspection of ventilator and inspecting the fixing of
ventilator.
5. Inspecting the interlock of ventilator and illumination of pump
room
F 1. General inspection of cargo oil and ballast control stations and
Relevant instruments of relevant equipment.
14.6 U7000 cargo oil & ballast H 1. Checking relevant instruments of cargo oil and ballast control
control stations stations by contrast, e.g.:
Steam inlet pressure gauge of steam turbine, tachometer of
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cargo oil pump, cargo outlet pressure gauge, cargo outlet
thermometer, seawater outlet thermometer of washing heater,
outlet pressure gauge of ballast pump, hydro-oil outlet
pressure gauge of hydraulic pump station, and voltmeter,
ammeter and control air pressure gauge of control station.
2. Inspecting the remote control valve and valve position
indicator of cargo oil system for hydro-oil leakage and correct
indication.
3. Test of high level alarm for pump room bilge.
4. Effectiveness test of alarming for combustible gas
concentration
14.7 Inert gas system
Inspection of inert gas system (IGS)
F 1. General inspection of pipeline and components, serious
corrosion, water and oil leakage to be dealt with if found.
14.7.1 S7200 Inert gas system 2. Action test of remote control, automatic control, soot blower,
etc., as far as possible.
3. Alarm test by simulation for key alarming points of IGS.
4. Checking oxygen content meter
H 1. Checking the accuracy of oxygen content meter by Standard
N2.
2. Inspecting the operation of audible and visual alarm, main
control board and area control board.
3. Checking the parameters of primary alarming points and
inspecting safety device for:
Monitoring device of a. excessive oxygen content in IGS manifold;
14.7.1.1 S7200
inert gas system b. excessively low gas pressure in IGS manifold;
c. excessively low feed pressure of deck water seal;
d. excessively high gas temperature in IGS manifold;
e. excessively low feed pressure of scrubber;
f. accuracy of portable oxygen content analyzer;
g. interlocking with outlet pressure parameters of cargo oil
pump
H 1. Inspecting the action and delay time of automatic control
regulating valve under different alarm levels and recording.
Automatic control for
14.7.1.2 S7200 2. Inspecting the quality performance parameters (set and
inert gas system
measured values of outlet pressure of inert gas), reaction
sensitivity and accuracy of automatic control for the system
H 1. Disassembling and inspecting inert gas generator, and
effectiveness test to be made.
2. Disassembling scrubber and inspecting nozzle, screen, case,
protective coating, discharging pipe.
S7130 Inert gas generator, 3. Disassembling fan and inspecting impeller, shaft, case, and
14.7.1.3 S7150 scrubber, fan, deck water shaft seal, and test conversion with stand-by fan.
S7400 seal 4. Disassembling deck water seal and inspecting internal coating,
case, damper, passage of discharging pipe and operation of
overboard discharging valve.
5. Disassembling pressure vacuum breaker and inspecting
internal corrosion
H 1. Disassembling and inspecting the cooling pump of scrubber,
measuring and recording clearance, and test conversion with
14.7.1.4 S7170 Cooling pump stand-by pump.
2. Disassembling and inspecting deck water seal, measuring and
recording clearance, and test conversion with stand-by pump
15.1 Emergency equipment
General alarm system F 1. Effectiveness test for inspecting the operation of each switch,
Alarm system for button, alarm bell.
S2210
15.1.1 releasing H 1. Effectiveness test for inspecting the operation of each switch,
S2230
fire-extinguishing agent button, alarm bell. Recording details of test, repair, renewal,
etc.
F 1. Effectiveness test of fire detection & alarm system in
accommodation space & engine room, and of smoke detection
Fire detection & alarm system & combustible gas monitoring system (if any) in cargo
15.1.2 S2100
system hold.
H 1. Simulation test of fire detection & alarm system; the number
of sampled fire detectors to be not less than 5% of the total,
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including those in boiler space, oil separator space and
centralized control room. Recording the test of each space and
details of repair, component renewal, etc.
Automatic F 1. Effectiveness test of control system.
15.1.3 S1180 fire-extinguishing sprinkler H 1. Effectiveness test of the system and recording details of repair,
system (if fitted) component renewal, etc.
F 1. Effectiveness test as practicable as possible.
Emergency cut-off device
15.1.4 S5240 H 1. Effectiveness test of each emergency cut-off device and
for fan and oil pump
recording details of test, repair, etc.
Emergency electric
15.2
network
F 1. Emergency generating set: Power supply test by manual &
automatic (if any) starting and automatic switching on, and
recording time of automatic starting & automatic switching on
for power supply. Manual starting to be tested three times if a
Emergency generating secondary starting source is provided.
15.2.1 S4200 set, emergency storage 2. Emergency storage batteries: discharge test for automatic
batteries operation after simulated cutoff of main power source.
H 1. Operation test of overhauled or repaired generating set under
working load, recording details of overhaul and test.
2. Charging and discharging test of emergency storage batteries
in rated condition and recording
F 1. Inspecting the working condition under operation.
H 1. Measuring the insulance of each branch.
Emergency switchboard
2. Effectiveness test of power distribution and supply, and
& emergency battery
15.2.2 S4400 recording indicated values of each instrument and working
charging and discharging
conditions.
panel
3. Testing the interlock of main switchboard and shore power
switch (if any)
Emergency lighting,
temporary emergency F 1. Measuring the insulance of each branch.
S4520
15.2.3 lighting, additional 2. Effectiveness test: Each light is in order with a distinct mark of
S4530
emergency lighting (if emergency light
any)
15.3 Main electric network
H 1. Operation test of generator under working load and inspection
of working condition.
2. Measuring and recording the clearance of rotor and stator of
Main generator (main each generator or dismantling, inspecting the bearing and
E1100
15.3.1 engine – driven measuring the wear-down.
(E2000)
generating set) 3. Single and parallel operation test of overhauled or repaired
generators under working load, inspecting speed governing of
prime motors and load distribution function of generators, and
recording the details
H 1. Measuring the insulance of each branch.
2. Inspecting the working condition under operation and
recording the indicated values of each instrument and working
Main switchboard and conditions.
15.3.2 E3000
accessories 3. Testing the interlock of shore power switch and main switch of
each generator.
4. Primary instruments to be sent for calibration in accordance
with the metering requirements
H 1. Checking the overload and delay protection, under-voltage
Protective systems of
E3300 protection, reverse power protection (or reverse current
15.3.3 main and emergency
S4300 protection), automatic unloading protection, etc. of each
power stations
motor, recording protective setting and delay time in detail
H 1. To test the protective functions such as inlet pressure of lub.
GX920 Safety and protective
oil for diesel engine is overdue low, outlet temperature of
15.3.4 (S4320) devices of auxiliary
cooling fresh water is overdue high, etc. and to record each
(S4310) diesel engines
protective action value in detail
Distributors, cables &
15.4
others
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F 1. Testing and recording the insulance of installations, such as
generators, motors.
H Measuring and recording the insulance of the following equipment
under hot condition:
1. Each generator, motor, main lighting transformer and
Insulance of power
15.4.1 E5980 emergency lighting transformer (if any).
system on board
2. Main switchboard, emergency switchboard, emergency battery
charging and discharging panel, power distributor.
3. Each power supply branch switch and cable for the items in
subparagraph 2 above.
4. Various electrical heaters
F 1. Testing and recording insulance of each lighting system.

H Measuring and recording insulance of the following equipment in
Insulance of lighting hot condition:
15.4.2 E5990
system on board 1. Each lighting distributor, power supply branch switch and
cable.
2. Each navigation light, signal light and explosion-proof light
F 1. Inspecting cables for damage.

H 1. Renewed and added cables to be in compliance with existing
15.4.3 E5X10 Cables
rules and detailed data of cable specifications, current-carrying
capacity, etc. to be provided
F 1. Inspecting whether each distributor is in order.
15.4.4 E5X20 Distributor & accessories H 1. Inspecting each branch switch, internal wiring, safety earthing,
etc. and recording damage and repair
N3420 Navigation light, signal F 1. Effectiveness test of alarming for navigation light and
15.4.5
N3410 light duplicate supply failures and recording
Motors of essential F 1.Inspecting each motor in normal working condition.2.Operational
equipment (see pump test of steering gear.
15.4.6
units for machinery H 1.Operational test of overhauled or repaired motors in working
installations) condition and recording details
F 1. Testing all communications between bridge and engine or
Internal communications
centralized control room (including telegraph and
(N1530, (telegraph,
15.4.7 sound-powered telephone).
N1540) sound-powered
2. Testing communications between bridge and steering gear
telephone)
room
Steering gear (electric)
P4200
Main & auxiliary motors
P4320
Main & auxiliary motor F 1. Steering test of main & auxiliary steering gears and recording
P4230
controllers each parameter (steering time, maximum rudder angle, etc.).
P4330
15.4.8 Main & auxiliary motor 2. Checking rudder indicator by actual rudder angle.
P4240
automatic controlling 3. Effectiveness test of emergency steering.
P4340
devices 4. Effectiveness test of power supply from duplicate sources
P4500
Maneuvering part
P4630
Rudder indicator
Ventilator set
Ventilator in cargo hold
R5200
Ventilator in engine room F 1. Effectiveness test of each ventilator set.
R4240
(including ventilators for 2. Effectiveness test of emergency shutdown of ventilator sets.
T1430
auxiliary engine room H 1. For ventilators having operated for a long time, operational
15.4.9 E1430
and oil separator room) test to be made after dismantling, replacing or repairing the
T3430
Forced ventilation for bearing of motor, and maintenance and operational parameters
R4260
boiler to be recorded
R4250
Ventilator in pump room
Ventilator in CO2 room
15.5 Survey items to be added for ships having the class notation AUTO-0, AUT-1, MCC or BRC
F 1. Control position conversion test for remote control system of
main engine.
H 1. Testing the functions of emergency stopping button and
override button (if any) for main engine on the control console
Remote control system
15.5.1 U1000 of bridge, such buttons being independent from automatic
for main engine
system.
2. Testing the functions of emergency stopping button and
override button (if any) for main engine on the centralized
control console of engine room.
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3. Testing conversion of control position for main engine
between bridge, centralized control room in engine room and
control console at engine, and inspecting visual and audible
alarm and telegraph function.
4. Testing whether the revolution speed and direction of main
engine are kept at the original condition when the power
source of remote control system for main engine is interrupted
F 1. Effectiveness test of automatic control system of power plant.
H 1. Inspecting the standby generating set for starting and being
switched on automatically to supply power within the required
time in a simulated condition of failure and stopping of the
generating set in operation.
2. Inspecting primary pumps serving main and auxiliary engines
Automatic control system
15.5.2 U2000 for starting automatically in sequence after restoring power
of power plant
supply.
3. For two or more generators operating parallel, simulating
failure and stopping of one generator, inspecting the actions of
automatic unloading device and the standby generator for
starting, being switched on and distributing load automatically
within the required time, and recording details of such tests
F 1. Effectiveness test of automatic control system of boiler.
H 1. Testing protective function for automatically stopping the
operation of boiler in case of limited low water level, flame
failure, excessive steam pressure, etc., inspecting visual and
U3000 Automatic control system
15.5.3 audible alarm and recording test process and data.
(U4000) of boiler
2. Testing automatic control procedure of boiler, especially
conditions prior to scavenging.
3. Testing function of emergency stopping buttons for boilers in
centralized control room
F 1. Simulating automatic stopping and reduction conditions of
main engine and inspecting protective functions of safety
system.
H 1. Cutting off main power source of safety system, inspecting the
system for being capable of automatically converting power
Safety and protective source to independent standby storage batteries and giving
15.5.4 U5100
devices of main engine visual and audible alarm.
2. Simulation test of automatic reduction and stopping functions
of main engine in case of excessively low lub. oil inlet
pressure, excessively high temperature of cooling water,
excessive concentration of oil fog in crankcase, etc., checking
the setting of each sensor and recording the details
F 1. Effectiveness test of alarm system for normal operation of
each visual and audible alarm unit. When main alarms are
given, e.g. alarms for main engine, generating set, boiler,
primary auxiliary machinery, high level of bilge well in engine
room and fire in engine room, the failure logging device (if
any) is to be capable of printing and recording correctly.
H 1. Cutting off main power source of alarm system, inspecting the
system for being capable of automatically converting power
source to independent standby storage batteries and giving
visual and audible alarm.
2. Testing at least the following alarm items (simulation test may
Alarm system of engine be made):
15.5.5 U5600
room a. excessively low starting air pressure and failure of third
automatic starting of main engine;
b. low lub. oil inlet pressure of both main engine and auxiliary
engine;
c. low water level of boiler;
d. power failure, loss of A.C. phase, etc of steering gear;
e. high level of bilge well and long operation (or excessively
frequent starting) of bilge pump in engine room.
3. Inspecting alarm system for extended alarming function (if
any) and automatically starting engineers’ alarm in case of no
response within the set time, and inspecting engineers’ alarm
signal for being clearly audible in engineers’ accommodation
Condition monitoring F 1. Effectiveness test of condition monitoring equipment.
15.5.6 U6X00
system (if any) H 1. Baseline data and measurement data of condition monitoring
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equipment kept on board.
2. Checking measured data of condition monitoring equipment
with baseline data to ensure reliability of equipment when
overhauling the equipment.
3. Overhaul and maintenance of monitored machinery and
electrical installations may be carried out in accordance with
the specifications of condition monitoring equipment provided
that the condition monitoring techniques are proper and
reliable
Automatic switching of F 1. Effectiveness test of automatic switching of main pump sets,
main pump sets recording automatic switch setting, adjustment and
Lub.oil pump of main maintenance of each pump
L3240 engine
O3240 Fuel pump of main
O3340 engine
F2240 Fresh water cooling
F2340 pump
15.5.7 B1240 Seawater cooling pump
F2440 Cooling pump of piston
L3340 (if provided
F2540 independently)
T6540 Cooling pump of fuel
O5240 injector (if provided
independently)
Feedwater pump of boiler
Fuel pump of boiler, etc.
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Appendix 17
S19 EVALUATION OF SCANTLINGS OF THE TRANSVERSE WATERTIGHT
CORRUGATED BULKHEAD BETWEEN CARGO HOLDS NOS. 1 AND 2, WITH CARGO
HOLD NO. 1 FLOODED, FOR EXISTING BULK CARRIERS
S19.1 Application and definitions

These requirements apply to all bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, in the foremost hold, intending
to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1.78 t/m3, or above, with single deck, topside tanks and
hopper tanks, fitted with vertically corrugated transverse watertight bulkheads between cargo holds Nos.1
and 2 where:
(i) the foremost hold is bounded by the side shell only for ships which were contracted for construction
prior to 1 July 1998, and have not been constructed in compliance with IACS Unified Requirement S18;
(ii) the foremost hold is double side skin construction of less than 760 mm breadth measured perpendicular
to the side shell in ships, the keels of which were laid, or which were at a similar stage of construction,
before 1 July 1999 and have not been constructed in compliance with IACS Unified Requirement S18
(Rev.2, Sept. 2000).
The net scantlings of the transverse bulkhead between cargo holds Nos.1 and 2 are to be calculated using
the loads given in S19.2, the bending moment and shear force given in S19.3 and the strength criteria given
in S19.4.
Where necessary, steel renewal and/or reinforcements are required as per S19.6.
In these requirements, homogeneous loading condition means a loading condition in which the ratio
between the highest and the lowest filling ratio, evaluated for the two foremost cargo holds, does not
exceed 1:20, to be corrected for different cargo densities.
S19.2 Load model

S19.2.1 General
The loads to be considered as acting on the bulkhead are those given by the combination of the cargo loads
with those induced by the flooding of cargo hold No.1.
The most severe combinations of cargo induced loads and flooding loads are to be used for the check of the
scantlings of the bulkhead, depending on the loading conditions included in the loading manual:
– homogeneous loading conditions;
– non-homogeneous loading conditions.
Non-homogeneous part loading conditions associated with multiport loading and unloading operations for
homogeneous loading conditions need not be considered according to these requirements.
S19.2.2 Bulkhead corrugation flooding head
The flooding head hf (see Figure 1) is the distance, in m, measured vertically with the ship in the upright
position, from the calculation point to a level located at a distance df, in m, from the baseline equal to:
a) in general: D;
b) for ships less than 50,000 tonnes deadweight with Type B freeboard: 0.95 D. D being the distance, in
m, from the baseline to the freeboard deck at side amidship (see Figure 1);
c) for ships to be operated at an assigned load line draught Tr less than the permissible load line draught
T, the flooding head defined in a) and b) above may be reduced by T – Tr.
S19.2.3 Pressure in the flooded hold
S19.2.3.1 Bulk cargo loaded hold
Two cases are to be considered, depending on the values of d1 and df, d1 (see Figure 1) being a distance
from the baseline given, in m, by:
Mc VLS b
d1    hHT  hDB   HT  hDB
 c  lc  B lc  B B
Notes:
1 Changes introduced in Revision 2 to UR S19, i.e. the introduction of the first sentence of S19.6 as well as the Annex are
to be applied not later than 1 July 1998.
2 Annex 2 contains, for guidance only, a flow chart entitled “Guidance to Assess Capability of Carriage of High Density
Cargoes on Existing Bulk Carriers according to the Strength of Transverse Bulkhead between Cargo Holds Nos.1 and 2”.
3 Changes introduced in Rev.4 are to be uniformly implemented from 1 July 2001.
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where: Mc – mass of cargo, in tonnes, in hold No.1;

ρc – bulk cargo density, in t/m3;
lc – length of hold No.1, in m;
B – ship’s breadth amidship, in m;
VLS – volume, in m3, of the bottom stool above the inner bottom;
hHT – height of the hopper tanks amidship, in m, from the baseline;
hDB – height of the double bottom, in m;
bHT – breadth of the hopper tanks amidship, in m.
a) df ≥ d1
At each point of the bulkhead located at a distance between d1 and df from the baseline, the pressure pc, f, in
kN/m2, is given by:
where: ρ – seawater density, in t/m3;

g – 9.81 m/s2, gravity acceleration;
hf – flooding head as defined in S19.2.2.
At each point of the bulkhead located at a distance lower than d1 from the baseline, the pressure pc, f, in
kN/m2, is given by:
where: ρ, g, hf – as given above;

ρc – bulk cargo density, in t/m3;
perm – permeability of cargo, to be taken as 0.3 for ore (corresponding bulk cargo density for
iron ore may generally be taken as 3.0 t/m3);
h1 – vertical distance, in m, from the calculation point to a level located at a distance d1, as
defined above, from the base line (see Figure 1);
γ – 45° – (φ/2)
φ – angle of repose of the cargo, in degrees, and may generally be taken as 35° for iron
ore.
The force Fc, f, in kN, acting on a corrugation is given by:

Fc , f  s1     g 
d f d1 2    g  d f  d1   pc , f le  d  h  h 
1 DB LS
 2 2 
where: s1 – spacing of corrugations, in m (see Figure 2a);
ρ, g, d1, hDB – as given above;
df – as given in S19.2.2;
(pc, f)le – pressure, in kN/m2, at the lower end of the corrugation;
hLS – height of the lower stool, in m, from the inner bottom.
b) df < d1
At each point of the bulkhead located at a distance between df and d1 from the baseline, the pressure pc, f, in
kN/m2, is given by:
pc,f =  c · g · h1· tan2 
where: ρc, g, h1, γ – as given in a) above.
At each point of the bulkhead located at a distance lower than df from the baseline, the pressure Pc, f, in
kN/m2, is given by:
where: ρ, g, hf, ρc, h1, perm, γ = as given in a) above.

The force Fc, f, in kN, acting on a corrugation is given by:
 
Fc , f  s1    c  g 
d 1d f 2  tan 2   c  g  d1  d f  tan 2  pc , f le  d 

 hDB  hLS 
f
 2 2 
 
where: s1, ρc, g, γ, (pc, f)le, hLS – as given in a) above;
d1, hDB – as given in S19.2.3.1;
df – as given in S19.2.2.
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S19.2.3.2 Empty hold

At each point of the bulkhead, the hydrostatic pressure pf induced by the flooding head hf is to be
considered.
The force Ff, in kN, acting on a corrugation is given by:
F f  s1    g 
d f  hDB  hLS 2
2
where: s1, ρ, g, hLS – as given in S19.2.3.1 a);
hDB – as given in S19.2.3.1;
df – as given in S19.2.2.
S19.2.4 Pressure in the non-flooded bulk cargo loaded hold
At each point of the bulkhead, the pressure Pc, in kN/m2, is given by:
pc =  c· g · h1· tan2 
where: ρc, g, h1, γ – as given in S19.2.3.1 a).
The force Fc, in kN, acting on a corrugation is given by:
d  h  hLS 2  tan 2
Fc   c  g  s1  1 DB
2
where: ρc, g, s1, hLS, γ – as given in S19.2.3.1 a);

d1, hDB – as given in S19.2.3.1.
S19.2.5 Resultant pressure

S19.2.5.1 Homogeneous loading conditions
At each point of the bulkhead structures, the resultant pressure p, in kN/m2, to be considered for the
scantlings of the bulkhead is given by:
p = pc,f - 0.8·pc
The resultant force F, in kN, acting on a corrugation is given by:
F = Fc,f -0.8·Fc
S19.2.5.2 Non homogeneous loading conditions
At each point of the bulkhead structures, the resultant pressure p, in kN/m2, to be considered for the
scantlings of the bulkhead is given by:
p = pc,f
The resultant force F, in kN, acting on a corrugation is given by:
F = Fc,f
In case hold No.1, in non homogeneous loading conditions, is not allowed to be loaded, the resultant
pressure p, in kN/m2, to be considered for the scantlings of the bulkhead is given by:
p = pf
and the resultant force F, in kN, acting on a corrugation is given by:
F = Ff
S19.3 Bending moment and shear force in the bulkhead corrugations

The bending moment M and the shear force Q in the bulkhead corrugations are obtained using the formulae
given in S19.3.1 and S19.3.2. The M and Q values are to be used for the checks in S19.4.
S19.3.1 Bending moment
The design bending moment M, in kN·m, for the bulkhead corrugations is given by:
F l
M 
8
where: F – resultant force, in kN, as given in S19.2.5;
l – span of the corrugation, in m, to be taken according to Figures 2a and 2b.
S19.3.2 Shear force
The shear force Q, in kN, at the lower end of the bulkhead corrugations is given by:
Q = 0.8F
where: F – as given in S19.2.5.
S19.4 Strength criteria

S19.4.1 General
The following criteria are applicable to transverse bulkheads with vertical corrugations (see Figure 2a).
Requirements for local net plate thickness are given in S19.4.7.
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Where the corrugation angle φ shown in Figure 2a is less than 50, an horizontal row of staggered shedder
plates is to be fitted at approximately mid depth of the corrugations (see Figure 2a) to help preserve
dimensional stability of the bulkhead under flooding loads. The shedder plates are to be welded to the
corrugations by double continuous welding, but they are not to be welded to the side shell.
The thicknesses of the lower part of corrugations considered in the application of S19.4.2 and S19.4.3 are
to be maintained for a distance from the inner bottom (if no lower stool is fitted) or the top of the lower
stool not less than 0.15 l.
The thicknesses of the middle part of corrugations considered in the application of S19.4.2 and S19.4.4 are
to be maintained to a distance from the deck (if no upper stool is fitted) or the bottom of the upper stool not
greater than 0.3 l.
S19.4.2 Bending capacity and shear stress τ
The bending capacity is to comply with the following relationship:
M
10 3   1.0
0.5  Z le   a ,le  Z m   a ,m
where: M – bending moment, in kN·m, as given in S19.3.1;
Zle – section modulus of one half pitch corrugation, in cm3, at the lower end of corrugations, to
be calculated according to S19.4.3;
Zm – section modulus of one half pitch corrugation, in cm3, at the mid-span of corrugations, to
be calculated according to S19.4.4;
σa, le – allowable stress, in N/mm2, as given in S19.4.5, for the lower end of corrugations;
σa, m – allowable stress, in N/mm2, as given in S19.4.5, for the mid-span of corrugations.
In no case Zm is to be taken greater than the lesser of 1.15 Zle and 1.15 Z’le for calculation of the bending
capacity, Z’le being defined below.
In case effective shedder plates are fitted which:
– are not knuckled;
– are welded to the corrugations and the top of the lower stool by one side penetration welds or equivalent;
– are fitted with a minimum slope of 45° and their lower edge is in line with the stool side plating;
or effective gusset plates are fitted which:
– are fitted in line with the stool side plating;
– have material properties at least equal to those provided for the flanges.
The section modulus Zle, in cm3, is to be taken not larger than the value Z’le, in cm3, given by:
Q  hg  0.5hg2  s1  p g
Z le  Z g  10 3 
a
where: Zg – section modulus of one half pitch corrugation, in cm3, according to S19.4.4, in way of the
upper end of shedder or gusset plates, as applicable;
Q – shear force, in kN, as given in S19.3.2;
hg – height, in m, of shedder or gusset plates, as applicable (see Figures 3a, 3b, 4a and 4b);
s1 – as given in S19.2.3.1 a);
Pg – resultant pressure, in kN/m2, as defined in S19.2.5, calculated in way of the middle of the
shedder or gusset plates, as applicable;
σa – allowable stress, in N/mm2, as given in S19.4.5.
Stresses τ are obtained by dividing the shear force Q by the shear area. The shear area is to be reduced in
order to account for possible non-perpendicularity between the corrugation webs and flanges. In general,
the reduced shear area may be obtained by multiplying the web sectional area by sin φ, φ being the angle
between the web and the flange.
When calculating the section moduli and the shear area, the net plate thicknesses are to be used.
The section moduli of corrugations are to be calculated on the basis of the requirements given in S19.4.3
and S19.4.4.
S19.4.3 Section modulus at the lower end of corrugations
The section modulus is to be calculated with the compression flange having an effective flange width, bef,
not larger than as given in S19.4.6.1.
If the corrugation webs are not supported by local brackets below the stool top (or below the inner bottom)
in the lower part, the section modulus of the corrugations is to be calculated considering the corrugation
webs 30% effective.
a) Provided that effective shedder plates, as defined in S19.4.2, are fitted (see Figures 3a and 3b), when
calculating the section modulus of corrugations at the lower end (cross-section ① in Figures 3a and 3b), the
area of flange plates, in cm2, may be increased by:
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 Fsh
2.5  a  t f  t sh 
 Ffl
(not to be taken greater than 2.5 a·tf)
where: a – width, in m, of the corrugation flange (see Figure 2a);
tsh – net shedder plate thickness, in mm;
tf – net flange thickness, in mm;
σFsh – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material used for the shedder plates;
σFfl – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material used for the corrugation flanges.
b) Provided that effective gusset plates, as defined in S19.4.2, are fitted (see Figures 4a and 4b), when
calculating the section modulus of corrugations at the lower end (cross-section ① in Figures 4a and 4b), the
area of flange plates, in cm2, may be increased by 7hgtf) where: hg = height of gusset plate in m, see Figures
4a and 4b, not to be taken greater than:
10
 s gu
7
where: sgu – width of the gusset plates, in m;
tgu – net gusset plate thickness, in mm, not to be taken greater than tf;
tf – net flange thickness, in mm, based on the as-built condition.
c) If the corrugation webs are welded to a sloping stool top plate, which is at an angle not less than 45º with
the horizontal plane, the section modulus of the corrugations may be calculated considering the corrugation
webs fully effective. In case effective gusset plates are fitted, when calculating the section modulus of
corrugations the area of flange plates may be increased as specified in b) above. No credit can be given to
shedder plates only.
For angles less than 45º, the effectiveness of the web may be obtained by linear interpolation between 30%
for 0º and 100% for 45º.
S19.4.4 Section modulus of corrugations at cross sections other than the lower end
The section modulus is to be calculated with the corrugation webs considered effective and the
compression flange having an effective flange width, bef, not larger than as given in S19.4.6.1.
S19.4.5 Allowable stress check
The normal and shear stresses σ and τ are not to exceed the allowable values σa and τa, in N/mm2, given by:
 a=  F
 a = 0.5  F
where: bF – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material.
S19.4.6 Effective compression flange width and shear buckling check

S19.4.6.1 Effective width of the compression flange of corrugations
The effective width bef, in m, of the corrugation flange is given by:
bef = Ce·a
where:
2.25 1.25
Ce   for  ＞1.25;
 2
Ce = 1.0 for  ≤ 1.25;
a F
  10 3   ;
tf E
tf – net flange thickness, in mm;
a – width, in m, of the corrugation flange (see Figure 2a);
 F – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material;
E – modulus of elasticity, in N/mm2, to be assumed equal to 2.06 × 105 for steel.
S19.4.6.2 Shear
The buckling check is to be performed for the web plates at the corrugation ends.
The shear stress τ is not to exceed the critical value τc, in N/mm2, obtained by the following:

 C = E when  E  F
2
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 F  F
 C   F 1   when E
 4 E  2
F
F 
3
where: τF – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material;
2
 t  N/mm2
 E  0.9k t E 
 1000c 
where: kt = 6.34
E – modulus of elasticity of material as given in S19.4.6.1;
t – net thickness, in mm, of corrugation web;
c – width, in m, of corrugation web (See Figure 2a).
S19.4.7 Local net plate thickness

The bulkhead local net plate thickness t, in mm, is given by:
p
t  14.9  s w 
F
where: sw – plate width, in m, to be taken equal to the width of the corrugation flange or web, whichever
is the greater (see Figure 2a);
p – resultant pressure, in kN/m2, as defined in S19.2.5, at the bottom of each strake of plating; in
all cases, the net thickness of the lowest strake is to be determined using the resultant
pressure at the top of the lower stool, or at the inner bottom, if no lower stool is fitted or at
the top of shedders, if shedder or gusset/shedder plates are fitted;
 F – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material.
For built-up corrugation bulkheads, when the thicknesses of the flange and web are different, the net
thickness of the narrower plating is to be not less than tn, in mm, given by:
p
t n  14.9  s n 
F
where: sn – width, in m, of the narrower plating.
The net thickness of the wider plating, in mm, is not to be taken less than the maximum of the following
values:
p
t w  14.9  s w 
F
440  s w2  p 2
tw   t np
F
where: tnp ≤ actual net thickness of the narrower plating and not to be greater than:
p
14.9  s w 
F
S19.5 Local details

As applicable, the design of local details is to comply with the Society’s requirements for the purpose of
transferring the corrugated bulkhead forces and moments to the boundary structures, in particular to the
double bottom and cross-deck structures.
In particular, the thickness and stiffening of gusset and shedder plates, installed for strengthening purposes,
is to comply with the Society’s requirements, on the basis of the load model in S19.2.
Unless otherwise stated, weld connections and materials are to be dimensioned and selected in accordance
with the Society’s requirements.
S19.6 Corrosion addition and steel renewal

Renewal/reinforcement shall be done in accordance with the following requirements and the guidelines
contained in the Annex.
a) Steel renewal is required where the gauged thickness is less than tnet + 0.5 mm, tnet being the thickness
used for the calculation of bending capacity and shear stresses as given in S19.4.2. Or the local net plate
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thickness as given in S19.4.7. Alternatively, reinforcing doubling strips may be used providing the net
thickness is not dictated by shear strength requirements for web plates (see S19.4.5 and S19.4.6.2) or by
local pressure requirements for web and flange plates (see S19.4.7).
Where the gauged thickness is within the range tnet + 0.5 mm and tnet + 1.0 mm, coating (applied in
accordance with the coating manufacturer’s requirements) or annual gauging may be adopted as an
alternative to steel renewal.
b) Where steel renewal or reinforcement is required, a minimum thickness of tnet + 2.5 mm is to be
replenished for the renewed or reinforced parts.
c) When:
0.8 · (  Ffl · tfl) ≥  Fs · tst
where:
σFfl – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material used for the corrugation flanges;
σFs – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material used for the lower stool side
plating or floors (if no stool is fitted);
tfl – flange thickness, in mm, which is found to be acceptable on the basis of the criteria
specified in a) above or, when steel renewal is required, the replenished thickness
according to the criteria specified in b) above. The above flange thickness dictated by
local pressure requirements (see S19.4.7) need not be considered for this purpose;
tst – as-built thickness, in mm, of the lower stool side plating or floors (if no stool is fitted),
gussets with shedder plates, extending from the lower end of corrugations up to 0.1l, or reinforcing
doubling strips (on bulkhead corrugations and stool side plating) are to be fitted.
If gusset plates are fitted, the material of such gusset plates is to be the same as that of the corrugation
flanges. The gusset plates are to be connected to the lower stool shelf plate or inner bottom (if no lower
stool is fitted) by deep penetration welds (see Figure 5).
d) Where steel renewal is required, the bulkhead connections to the lower stool shelf plate or inner
bottom (if no stool is fitted) are to be at least made by deep penetration welds (see Figure 5).
e) Where gusset plates are to be fitted or renewed, their connections with the corrugations and the lower
stool shelf plate or inner bottom (if no stool is fitted) are to be at least made by deep penetration welds
(see Figure 5).
Figure 1
V – Volume of cargo; P – Calculation point
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Figure 2a
Notes: For the definition of l, the internal end of the upper stool is not to be taken more than a distance from the deck at the
centre line equal to:
– 3 times the depth of corrugations, in general;
– 2 times the depth of corrugations, for rectangular stool.
Figure 2b
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Figure 3a Symmetric shedder plates Figure 3b Asymmetric shedder plates
Figure 4a Symmetric gusset/shedder plates Figure 4b Asymmetric gusset/shedder plates
Root face (f): 3 mm to T/3 mm

Groove angle (α): 40° to 60°
Figure 5
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Annex 1
Guidance on Renewal/Reinforcement of Vertically Corrugated Transverse Watertight Bulkhead
between Cargo Holds Nos.1 and 2
1. The need for renewal or reinforcement of the vertically corrugated transverse watertight bulkhead
between cargo holds Nos.1 and 2 will be determined by the classification society on a case by case basis
using the criteria given in S19 in association with the most recent gaugings and findings from survey.
2. In addition to class requirements, the S19 assessment of the transverse corrugated bulkhead will take
into account the following:
a. Scantlings of individual vertical corrugations will be assessed for reinforcement/renewal based on
thickness measurements obtained in accordance with Annex III to UR Z10.2 at their lower end, at
mid-depth and in way of plate thickness changes in the lower 70%. These considerations will take
into account the provision of gusset and shedder plates and the benefits they offer, provided that
they comply with S19.4.2 and S19.6.
b. Taking into account the scantlings and arrangements for each case, permissible levels of diminution
will be determined and appropriate measures taken in accordance with S19.6.
3. Where renewal is required, the extent of renewal is to be shown clearly in plans. The vertical distance
of each renewal zone is to be determined by considering S19 and in general is to be not less than 15% of
the vertical distance between the upper and lower end of the corrugation – measured at the ship’s
centreline.
4. Where the reinforcement is accepted by adding strips, the length of the reinforcing strips is to be
sufficient to allow it to extend over the whole depth of the diminished plating. In general, the width and
thickness of strips should be sufficient to comply with the S19 requirements. The material of the strips is to
be the same as that of the corrugation plating. The strips are to be attached to the existing bulkhead plating
by continuous fillet welds. The strips are to be suitably tapered or connected at ends in accordance with
Class Society practice.
5. Where reinforcing strips are connected to the inner bottom or lower stool shelf plates, one side full
penetration welding is to be used. When reinforcing strips are fitted to the corrugation flange and are
connected to the lower stool shelf plate, they are normally to be aligned with strips of the same scantlings
welded to the stool side plating and having a minimum length equal to the breadth of the corrugation
flange.
6. Figure 1 gives a general arrangement of structural reinforcement.
Notes to Figure 1 on reinforcement:

1. Square or trapezoidal corrugations are to be reinforced with plate strips fitted to each corrugation
flange sufficient to meet the requirements of S19.
2. The number of strips fitted to each corrugation flange is to be sufficient to meet the requirements of
S19.
3. The shedder plate may be fitted in one piece or prefabricated with a welded knuckle (gusset plate).
4. Gusset plates, where fitted, are to be welded to the shelf plate in line with the flange of the corrugation,
to reduce the stress concentrations at the corrugation corners. Ensure good alignment between gusset plate,
corrugation flange and lower stool sloping plate. Use deep penetration welding at all connections. Ensure
start and stop of welding is as far away as practically possible from corners of corrugation.
5. Shedder plates are to be attached by one side full penetration welds onto backing bars.
6. Shedder and gusset plates are to have a thickness equal to or greater than the original bulkhead
thickness. Gusset plate is to have a minimum height (on the vertical part) equal to half of the width of the
corrugation flange. Shedders and gussets are to be same material as flange material.
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Figure 1
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Annex 2
Guidance to Assess Capability of Carriage of High Density Cargoes on Existing Bulk Carriers
according to the Strength of Transverse Bulkhead between Cargo Holds Nos.1 and 2
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Appendix 18
S22 EVALUATION OF ALLOWABLE HOLD LOADING OF CARGO HOLD NO.1 WITH
CARGO HOLD NO.1 FLOODED, FOR EXISTING BULK CARRIERS

These requirements apply to all bulk carriers of 150 m in length and above, in the foremost hold, intending
to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1.78 t/m3, or above, with single deck, topside tanks and
hopper tanks, where:
(i) the foremost hold is bounded by the side shell only for ships which were contracted for construction
S20;
(ii) the foremost hold is double side skin construction less than 760 mm breadth measured perpendicular to
the side shell in ships, the keels of which were laid, or which were at a similar stage of construction,
before 1 July 1999 and have not been constructed in compliance with IACS Unified Requirement S20
(Rev.2, Sept. 2000).
Early completion of a special survey coming due after 1 July 1998 to postpone compliance is not allowed.
The loading in cargo hold No.1 is not to exceed the allowable hold loading in the flooded condition,
calculated as per S22.4, using the loads given in S22.2 and the shear capacity of the double bottom given in
S22.3.
In no case, the allowable hold loading in flooding condition is to be taken greater than the design hold
loading in intact condition.
S22.2 Load model

S22.2.1 General
The loads to be considered as acting on the double bottom of hold No.1 are those given by the external sea
pressures and the combination of the cargo loads with those induced by the flooding of hold No.1.
The most severe combinations of cargo induced loads and flooding loads are to be used, depending on the
loading conditions included in the loading manual:
– homogeneous loading conditions;
– non-homogeneous loading conditions;
– packed cargo conditions (such as steel mill products).
For each loading condition, the maximum bulk cargo density to be carried is to be considered in calculating
the allowable hold limit.
S22.2.2 Inner bottom flooding head
The flooding head hf (see Figure 1) is the distance, in m, measured vertically with the ship in the upright
position, from the inner bottom to a level located at a distance df, in m, from the baseline equal to:
– D in general;
– 0.95 D for ships less than 50,000 tonnes deadweight with Type B freeboard.
D being the distance, in m, from the baseline to the freeboard deck at side amidship (see Figure 1).
S22.3 Shear capacity of the double bottom of hold No.1

The shear capacity C of the double bottom of hold No.1 is defined as the sum of the shear strength at each
end of:
– all floors adjacent to both hoppers, less one half of the strength of the two floors adjacent to each stool,
or transverse bulkhead if no stool is fitted (see Figure 2);
– all double bottom girders adjacent to both stools, or transverse bulkheads if no stool is fitted.
The strength of girders or floors which run out and are not directly attached to the boundary stool or hopper
girder is to be evaluated for the one end only.
Note that the floors and girders to be considered are those inside the hold boundaries formed by the hoppers
and stools (or transverse bulkheads if no stool is fitted). The hopper side girders and the floors directly
below the connection of the bulkhead stools (or transverse bulkheads if no stool is fitted) to the inner
bottom are not to be included.
When the geometry and/or the structural arrangement of the double bottom are such to make the above
assumptions inadequate, to the Society’s discretion, the shear capacity C of the double bottom is to be
calculated according to the Society’s criteria.
In calculating the shear strength, the net thicknesses of floors and girders are to be used. The net thickness
tnet, in mm, is given by:
tnet = t – tc
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where: t – as-built thickness, in mm, of floors and girders;

tc – corrosion diminution, equal to 2 mm, in general; a lower value of tc may be adopted,
provided that measures are taken, to the Society’s satisfaction, to justify the assumption
made.
S22.3.1 Floor shear strength
The floor shear strength in way of the floor panel adjacent to hoppers Sf1, in kN, and the floor shear strength
in way of the openings in the “outermost” bay (i.e. that bay which is closest to hopper) Sf2, in kN, are given
by the following expressions:

S f 1  10 3  A f  a
1

S f 2  10 3  A f ,h  a
2
2
where: Af – sectional area, in mm , of the floor panel adjacent to hoppers;
Af,h – net sectional area, in mm2, of the floor panels in way of the openings in the “outermost” bay
(i.e. that bay which is closest to hopper);
τa – allowable shear stress, in N/mm2, to be taken equal to:  F / 3 ;
σF – minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material;
η1 = 1.10;
η2 = 1.20.
η2 may be reduced, at the Society’s discretion, down to 1.10 where appropriate reinforcements are fitted to
the Society’s satisfaction.
S22.3.2 Girder shear strength
The girder shear strength in way of the girder panel adjacent to stools (or transverse bulkheads, if no stool
is fitted) Sg1, in kN, and the girder shear strength in way of the largest opening in the “outermost” bay (i.e.
that bay which is closest to stool, or transverse bulkhead, if no stool is fitted) Sg2, in kN, are given by the
following expressions:

S g1  10 3  Ag  a
1

S g 2  10 3  Ag ,h  a
2
where: Ag – minimum sectional area, in mm2, of the girder panel adjacent to stools (or transverse
bulkheads, if no stool is fitted);
Ag, h – net sectional area, in mm2, of the girder panel in way of the largest opening in the
“outermost” bay (i.e. that bay which is closest to stool, or transverse bulkhead, if no stool is
fitted);
η1 = 1.10;
η2 = 1.15.
η2 may be reduced, at the Society’s discretion, down to 1.10 where appropriate reinforcements are fitted to
the Society’s satisfaction
S22.4 Allowable hold loading

The allowable hold loading W, in t, is given by:
1
W  c V 
F
where: F = 1.05 in general
F = 1.00 for steel mill products
ρc – cargo density, in t/m3; for bulk cargoes see S22.2.1; for steel products, ρc is to be taken as
the density of steel;
V – volume, in m3, occupied by cargo at a level h1
X
h1 
c  g
X – for bulk cargoes, the lesser of X1 and X2 given by:
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X 

Z    g  E  h f 

1  perm  1
c

X  Z    g  E  h f  perm 
X – for steel products, X may be taken as X1, using perm = 0;
ρ – sea water density, in t/m3;
g – 9.81 m/s2, gravity acceleration;
E – df – 0.1 · D;
df, D – as given in S22.2.2;
hf – flooding head, in m, as defined in S22.2.2;
perm – permeability of cargo, to be taken as 0.3 for ore (corresponding bulk cargo density for iron
ore may generally be taken as 3.0 t/m3);
Z – the lesser of Z1 and Z2 given by:
Ch
Z1 
ADB ,h
Ce
Z2 
ADB ,e
Ch – shear capacity of the double bottom, in kN, as defined in S22.3, considering, for each floor,
the lesser of the shear strengths Sf1 and Sf2 (see S22.3.1) and, for each girder, the lesser of
the shear strengths Sg1 and Sg2 (see S22.3.2);
Ce – shear capacity of the double bottom, in kN, as defined in S22.3, considering, for each floor,
the shear strength Sf1 (see S22.3.1) and, for each girder, the lesser of the shear strengths Sg1
and Sg2 (see S22.3.2);
n
ADB ,h   S i  BDB ,i
i 1
n
ADB , h   Si （
 BDB  s）
i 1
n – number of floors between stools (or transverse bulkheads, if no stool is fitted);
Si – space of ith-floor, in m;
BDB, i = BDB - s – for floors whose shear strength is given by Sf1 (see S22.3.1);
BDB, i = BDB, h – for floors whose shear strength is given by Sf2 (see S22.3.1);
BDB – breadth of double bottom, in m, between hoppers (see Figure 3);
BDB, h – distance, in m, between the two considered openings (see Figure 3);
s – spacing, in m, of double bottom longitudinals adjacent to hoppers.
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V = Volume of cargo
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Appendix 19
S23 IMPLEMENTATION OF IACS UNIFIED REQUIREMENTS S19 AND S22 FOR EXISTING
SINGLE SIDE SKIN BULK CARRIERS
S23.1 Application and implementation timetable①

a. Unified Requirements S19 and S22 are to be applied in conjunction with the damage stability
requirements set forth in S23.2. Compliance is required:
i. for ships which were 20 years of age or more on 1 July 1998, by the due date of the first
intermediate, or the due date of the first special survey to be held after 1 July 1998, whichever
comes first;
ii. for ships which were 15 years of age or more but less than 20 years of age on 1 July 1998, by the
due date of the first special survey to be held after 1 July 1998, but not later than 1 July 2002;
iii. for ships which were 10 years of age or more but less than 15 years of age on 1 July 1998, by the
due date of the first intermediate, or the due date of the first special survey to be held after the date
on which the ship reaches 15 years of age, but not later than the date on which the ship reaches 17
years of age;
iv. for ships which were 5 years of age or more but less than 10 years of age on 1 July 1998, by the
due date, after 1 July 2003, of the first intermediate or the first special survey after the date on
which the ship reaches 10 years of age, whichever occurs first;
v. for ships which were less than 5 years of age on 1 July 1998, by the date on which the ship reaches
10 years of age.
b. Completion prior to 1 July 2003 of an intermediate or special survey with a due date after 1 July 2003
cannot be used to postpone compliance. However, completion prior to 1 July 2003 of an intermediate
survey the window for which straddles 1 July 2003 can be accepted.
S23.2 Damage Stability

a. Bulk carriers which are subject to compliance with Unified Requirements S19 and S22 shall, when
loaded to the summer load line, be able to withstand flooding of the foremost cargo hold in all loading
conditions and remain afloat in a satisfactory condition of equilibrium, as specified in SOLAS regulation
XII/4.3 to 4.7.
b. A ship having been built with an insufficient number of transverse watertight bulkheads to satisfy this
requirement may be exempted from the application of Unified Requirements S19, S22 and this requirement
provided the ship fulfills the requirement in SOLAS regulation XII/9.
Annex
1. Surveys to be held
The term “survey to be held” is interpreted to mean that the survey is “being held” until it is “completed”.
2. Due dates and completion allowance

2.1 intermediate survey:
2.1.1 Intermediate survey carried out either at the second or third annual survey: 3 months after the due
date (i.e. 2nd or 3rd anniversary) can be used to carry out and complete the survey.
2.1.2 Intermediate survey carried out between the second and third annual survey: 3 months after the due
date of the 3rd annual survey can be used to carry out and complete the survey.
2.2 Special survey: 3 months extension after the due date may be allowed subject to the terms/conditions
of PR4;
Ships controlled by “1 July 2002”: same as for special survey;
Ships controlled by “age 15 years” or “age 17 years”: same as for special survey.
3. Intermediate survey interpretations/applications

3.1 If the 2nd anniversary is prior to or on 1 July 1998 and the intermediate survey is completed prior to
or on 1 July 1998, the ship need not comply until the next special survey.
① See Annex for details.
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3.2 If the 2nd anniversary is prior to or on 1 July 1998 and the intermediate survey is completed within
the window of the 2nd annual survey but after 1 July 1998, the ship need not comply until the next special
survey.
3.3 If the 2nd anniversary is prior to or on 1 July 1998 and the intermediate survey is completed outside
the window of the 2nd annual survey and after 1 July 1998, it is taken that the intermediate survey is held
after 1 July 1998 and between the second and third annual surveys. Therefore, the ship shall comply no
later than 3 months after the 3rd anniversary.
3.4 If the 2nd anniversary is after 1 July 1998 and the intermediate survey is completed within the
window of the 2nd annual survey but prior to or on 1 July 1998, the ship need not comply until the next
special survey.
3.5 If the 3rd anniversary is prior to or on 1 July 1998 and the intermediate survey is completed prior to
or on 1 July 1998, the ship need not comply until the next special survey.
3.6 If the 3rd anniversary is prior to or on 1 July 1998 and the intermediate survey is completed within
the window of the 3rd annual survey but after 1 July 1998, the ship need not comply until the next special
survey.
3.7 If the 3rd anniversary is after 1 July 1998 and the intermediate survey is completed within the
window prior to or on 1 July 1998, the ship need not comply until the next special survey.
4. Special survey interpretations/applications

4.1 If the due date of a special survey is after 1 July 1998 and the special survey is completed within the 3
month window prior to the due date and prior to or on 1 July 1998, the ship need not comply until the next
relevant survey (i.e. special survey for ships under 20 years of age on 1 July 1998, intermediate survey for
ships 20 years of age or more on 1 July 1998).
5. Early completion of an intermediate survey (coming due after 1 July 1998 to postpone
compliance is not allowed):
5.1 Early completion of an intermediate survey means completion of the survey prior to the opening of
the window (i.e. completion more than 3 months prior to the 2nd anniversary since the last special survey).
5.2 The intermediate survey may be completed early and credited from the completion date but in such a
case the ship will still be required to comply not later than 3 months after the 3rd anniversary.
6. Early completion of a special survey (coming due after 1 July 1998 to postpone compliance is not
allowed):
6.1 Early completion of a special survey means completion of the survey more than 3 months prior to the
due date of the special survey.
6.2 The special survey may be completed early and credited from the completion date, but in such a case
the ship will still be required to comply by the due date of the special survey.
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Appendix 20
S31 RENEWAL CRITERIA FOR SIDE SHELL FRAMES AND BRACKETS IN SINGLE SIDE
SKIN BULK CARRIERS AND SINGLE SIDE SKIN OBO CARRIERS NOT BUILT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH UR S12 REV.1 OR SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS
Notes:
1. This UR is to be applied to bulk carriers and OBO carriers of single side skin construction, as defined
above, in conjunction with UR Z10.2 (Rev.15, 2003 and Corr.1, 2004). Z10.2.1.1.5 refers.
2. The changes introduced in Rev.3 are to be applied not later than on assessments for compliance
commenced on or after 1 July 2006.
3. The changes introduced in Rev.4 are to be applied not later than on assessments for compliance
commenced on or after 1 July 2008.

These requirements apply to the side shell frames and brackets of cargo holds bounded by the single side
shell of bulk carriers constructed with single deck, topside tanks and hopper tanks in cargo spaces intended
primarily to carry dry cargo in bulk, which were not built in accordance with UR S12 Rev.1 or subsequent
revisions.
In addition, these requirements also apply to the side shell frames and brackets of cargo holds bounded by
the single side shell of oil/bulk/ore (OBO) carriers, as defined in UR Z11 but of single side skin
construction.
In the case a ship as defined above does not satisfy above definition in one or more holds, the requirements
in UR S31 do not apply to these individual holds.
For the purpose of this UR, “ships” means both “bulk carriers” and “OBO carriers” as defined above,
unless otherwise specified.
Bulk carriers subject to these requirements are to be assessed for compliance with the requirements of this
UR and steel renewal, reinforcement or coating, where required in accordance with this UR, is to be carried
out in accordance with the following schedule and at subsequent intermediate and special surveys.
i. For bulk carriers which will be 15 years of age or more on 1 January 2004 by the due date of the first
intermediate or special survey after that date.
ii. For bulk carriers which will be 10 years of age or more on 1 January 2004 by the due date of the first
special survey after that date.
iii. For bulk carriers which will be less than 10 years of age on 1 January 2004 by the date on which the
OBO carriers subject to these requirements are to be assessed for compliance with the requirements of this
UR and steel renewal, reinforcement or coating, where required in accordance with this UR, is to be carried
out in accordance with the following schedule and at subsequent intermediate and special surveys.
i. For OBO carriers which will be 15 years of age or more on 1 July 2005 by the due date of the first
intermediate or special survey after that date.
ii. For OBO carriers which will be 10 years of age or more on 1 July 2005 by the due date of the first
special survey after that date.
iii. For OBO carriers which will be less than 10 years of age on 1 July 2005 by the date on which the ship
Completion prior to 1 July 2005 of an intermediate or special survey with a due date after 1 July 2005
cannot be used to postpone compliance. However, completion prior to 1 July 2005 of an intermediate
survey the window for which straddles 1 July 2005 can be accepted.
These requirements define steel renewal criteria or other measures to be taken for the webs and flanges of
side shell frames and brackets as per S31.2.
Reinforcing measures of side frames are also defined as per S31.2.3.
Finite element or other numerical analysis or direct calculation procedures cannot be used as an alternative
to compliance with the requirements of this UR, except in cases of unusual side structure arrangements or
framing to which the requirements of this UR cannot be directly applied. In such cases, the analysis criteria
and the strength check criteria are to be in accordance with each Society’s Rules.
S31.1.1 Ice strengthened ships
S31.1.1.1 Where ships are reinforced to comply with an ice class notation, the intermediate frames are not
to be included when considering compliance with S31.
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S31.1.1.2 The renewal thicknesses for the additional structure required to meet the ice strengthening
notation are to be based on the class society’s requirements.
S31.1.1.3 If the ice class notation is requested to be withdrawn, the additional ice strengthening structure,
with the exception of tripping brackets (see S31.2.1.2.1.b and S31.2.3), is not to be considered to contribute
to compliance with S31.
S31.2 Renewal or other measures

S31.2.1 Criteria for renewal or other measures
S31.2.1.1 Symbols used in S31.2.1
tM – thickness as measured, in mm;
tREN – thickness at which renewal is required. See S31.2.1.2;
tREN, d/t – thickness criteria based on d/t ratio. See S31.2.1.2.1;
tREN, S – thickness criteria based on strength. See S31.2.1.2.2;
tCOAT = 0.75 tS12;
tS12 – thickness in mm as required by UR S12 (Rev.3) in S12.3 for frame webs and in S12.4 for
upper and lower bracket webs;
tAB – thickness as-built, in mm;
tC – see Table 1 below.
tC values, in mm Table 1
Holds other than No.1 Hold No.1
Ship’s length L, in m Span and upper Span and upper
Lower brackets Lower brackets
brackets brackets
≤100 2.0 2.5 2.0 3.0
150 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.5
≥200 2.0 3.0 3.0 4.0
Note: For intermediate ship lengths, tC is obtained by linear interpolation between the above values.
S31.2.1.2 Criteria for webs (Shear and other checks)

The webs of side shell frames and brackets are to be renewed when the measured thickness (tM) is equal to
or less than the thickness (tREN) as defined below:
tREN is the greatest of:
(a) tCOAT – tC;
(b) 0.75 tAB;
(c) tREN, d/t (applicable to Zone A and B only);
(d) tREN, S (where required by S31.2.1.2.2).
S31.2.1.2.1 Thickness criteria based on d/t ratio
Subject to b) and c) below, tREN, d/t is given by the following equation:
tREN,d/t = (web depth in mm)/R
where: R = for frames:
65k0.5 – for symmetrically flanged frames;
55k0.5 – for asymmetrically flanged frames;
for lower brackets (see a) below):
87k0.5 – for symmetrically flanged frames;
73k0.5 – for asymmetrically flanged frames;
k = 1.0 – for ordinary hull structural steel and according to UR S4 for higher tensile steel.
In no instance is tREN, d/t for lower integral brackets to be taken as less than tREN, d/t for the frames they
support.
a) Lower brackets
Lower brackets are to be flanged or face plate is to be fitted, refer to S31.2.1.3.
In calculating the web depth of the lower brackets, the following will apply:
• The web depth of lower bracket may be measured from the intersection of the sloped bulkhead of the
hopper tank and the side shell plate, perpendicularly to the face plate of the lower bracket (see Figure 3).
• Where stiffeners are fitted on the lower bracket plate, the web depth may be taken as the distance
between the side shell and the stiffener, between the stiffeners or between the outermost stiffener and
the face plate of the brackets, whichever is the greatest.
b) Tripping bracket alternative
When tM is less than tREN,d/t at section b of the side frames, tripping brackets in accordance with S31.2.3
may be fitted as an alternative to the requirements for the web depth to thickness ratio of side frames, in
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which case tREN,d/t may be disregarded in the determination of tREN in accordance with S31.2.1.2. The value
of tREN is to be based on zone B according to UR Z10.2, Annex V, see Figure 1.
c) Immediately abaft collision bulkhead
For the side frames, including the lower bracket, located immediately abaft the collision bulkheads, whose
scantlings are increased in order that their moment of inertia is such to avoid undesirable flexibility of the
side shell, when their web as built thickness tAB is greater than 1.65 tREN, S, the thickness tREN, d/t may be
taken as the value t’REN, d/t obtained from the following equation:
2
t REN ,d / t  3 t REN ,d / t t REN ,S
where tREN, S is obtained from S31.3.3
S31.2.1.2.2 Thickness criteria based on shear strength check
Where tM in the lower part of side frames, as defined in Figure 1, is equal to or less than tCOAT, tREN, S is to
be determined in accordance with S31.3.3.
S31.2.1.2.3 Thickness of renewed webs of frames and lower brackets
Where steel renewal is required, the renewed webs are to be of a thickness not less than tAB, 1.2 tCOAT or 1.2
tREN, whichever is the greatest.
S31.2.1.2.4 Criteria for other measures
When tREN < tM ≤tCOAT, measures are to be taken, consisting of all the following:
a) sand blasting, or equivalent, and coating (see S31.2.2);
b) fitting tripping brackets (see S31.2.3), when the above condition occurs for any of the side frame zones
A, B, C and D, shown in Figure 1. Tripping brackets not connected to flanges are to have soft toe, and the
distance between the bracket toe and the frame flange is not to be greater than about 50 mm, see Figure 4;
c) maintaining the coating in “as-new” condition (i.e. without breakdown or rusting) at special and
intermediate surveys.
The above measures may be waived if the structural members show no thickness diminution with respect to
the as-built thicknesses and coating is in “as-new” condition (i.e. without breakdown or rusting).
When the measured frame webs thickness tM is such that tREN < tM ≤tCOAT and the coating is in GOOD
condition, sand blasting and coating as required in a) above may be waived even if not found in “as-new”
condition, as defined above, provided that tripping brackets are fitted and the coating damaged in way of
the tripping bracket welding is repaired.
S31.2.1.3 Criteria for frames and brackets (Bending check)
When lower end brackets were not fitted with flanges at the design stage, flanges are to be fitted so as to
meet the bending strength requirements in S31.3.4. The full width of the bracket flange is to extend up
beyond the point at which the frame flange reaches full width. Adequate back-up structure in the hopper is
to be ensured, and the bracket is to be aligned with the back-up structure.
Where the length or depth of the lower bracket does not meet the requirements in S12 (Rev.3), a bending
strength check in accordance with S31.3.4 is to be carried out and renewals or reinforcements of frames
and/or brackets effected as required therein.
The bending check need not to be carried out in the case the bracket geometry is modified so as to comply
with S12 (Rev.3) requirements.
S31.2.2 Thickness measurements, steel renewal, sand blasting and coating
For the purpose of steel renewal, sand blasting and coating, four zones A, B, C and D are defined, as shown
in Figure 1. When renewal is to be carried out, surface preparation and coating are required for the renewed
structures as given in UR Z9 for cargo holds of newbuildings.
Representative thickness measurements are to be taken for each zone and are to be assessed against the
criteria in S31.2.1.
When zone B is made up of different plate thicknesses, the lesser thickness is to be used for the application
of the requirements in S31.
In case of integral brackets, when the criteria in S31.2.1 are not satisfied for zone A or B, steel renewal,
sand blasting and coating, as applicable, are to be done for both zones A and B.
In case of separate brackets, when the criteria in S31.2.1 are not satisfied for zone A or B, steel renewal,
sand blasting and coating is to be done for each one of these zones, as applicable.
When steel renewal is required for zone C according to S31.2.1, it is to be done for both zones B and C.
When sand blasting and coating is required for zone C according to S31.2.1, it is to be done for zones B, C
and D.
When steel renewal is required for zone D according to S31.2.1, it needs only to be done for this zone.
When sand blasting and coating is required for zone D according to S31.2.1, it is to be done for both zones
C and D.
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Special consideration may be given by the Society to zones previously renewed or re-coated, if found in
“as-new” condition (i.e., without breakdown or rusting).
When adopted, on the basis of the renewal thickness criteria in S31.2.1, in general coating is to be applied
in compliance with the requirements of UR Z9, as applicable.
Where, according to the requirements in S31.2.1, a limited number of side frames and brackets are shown
to require coating over part of their length, the following criteria apply.
a) The part to be coated includes:
– the web and the face plate of the side frames and brackets;
– the hold surface of side shell, hopper tank and topside tank plating, as applicable, over a width not less
than 100 mm from the web of the side frame.
b) Epoxy coating or equivalent is to be applied.
In all cases, all the surfaces to be coated are to be sand blasted prior to coating application.
When flanges of frames or brackets are to be renewed according to S31, the outstanding breadth to
thickness ratio is to comply with the requirements in UR S12.5.
S31.2.3 Reinforcing measures
Reinforcing measures are constituted by tripping brackets, located at the lower part and at midspan of side
frames (see Figure 4). Tripping brackets may be located at every two frames, but lower and midspan
brackets are to be fitted in line between alternate pairs of frames.
The thickness of the tripping brackets is to be not less than the as-built thickness of the side frame webs to
which they are connected.
Double continuous welding is to be adopted for the connections of tripping brackets to the side shell frames
and shell plating.
Where side frames and side shell are made of Higher Strength Steel (HSS), Normal Strength Steel (NSS),
tripping brackets may be accepted, provided the electrodes used for welding are those required for the
particular HSS grade, and the thickness of the tripping brackets is equal to the frame web thickness,
regardless of the frame web material.
S31.2.4 Weld throat thickness
In case of steel renewal the welded connections are to comply with UR S12.7 of UR S12 (Rev.3).
S31.2.5 Pitting and grooving
If pitting intensity is higher than 15% in area (see Figure 5), thickness measurement is to be taken to check
pitting corrosion.
The minimum acceptable remaining thickness in pits or grooves is equal to:
– 75% of the as-built thickness, for pitting or grooving in the frame and brackets webs and flanges;
– 70% of the as-built thickness, for pitting or grooving in the side shell, hopper tank and topside tank
plating attached to the side frame, over a width up to 30 mm from each side of it.
S31.2.6 Renewal of all frames in one or more cargo holds
When all frames in one or more holds are required to be renewed according to UR S31, the compliance
with the requirements in URS 21 (Rev. 1) may be accepted in lieu of the compliance with the requirements
in UR S31, provided that:
– it is applied at least to all the frames of the hold(s);
– the coating requirements for side frames of “new ships” are complied with;
– the section modulus of side frames is calculated according to the Classification Society Rules.
S31.2.7 Renewal of damaged frames
In case of renewal of a damaged frame already complying with S31, the following requirements apply:
– The conditions accepted in compliance with S31 are to be restored as a minimum.
– For localised damages, the extension of the renewal is to be carried out according to the standard
practice of each Classification Society.
S31.3 Strength check criteria

In general, loads are to be calculated and strength checks are to be carried out for the aft, middle and
forward frames of each hold. The scantlings required for frames in intermediate positions are to be obtained
by linear interpolation between the results obtained for the above frames.
When scantlings of side frames vary within a hold, the required scantlings are also to be calculated for the
mid frame of each group of frames having the same scantlings. The scantlings required for frames in
intermediate positions are to be obtained by linear interpolation between the results obtained for the
calculated frames.
S31.3.1 Load model
The following loading conditions are to be considered:
– homogeneous heavy cargo (density greater than 1.78 t/m3);
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– homogeneous light cargo (density less than 1.78 t/m3);

– nonhomogeneous heavy cargo, if allowed;
– multi-port loading/unloading conditions need not be considered.
S31.3.1.1 Forces
The forces Pfr, a and Pfr, b, in kN, to be considered for the strength checks at sections a) and b) of side frames
(specified in Figure 2; in the case of separate lower brackets, section b) is at the top of the lower bracket),
are given by:
Pfr,a = PS + max (P1, P2)
h  2h B
Pfr ,b  Pfr ,a
h
where: Ps – still water force, in kN:
 P  PS , L 
= sh S ,U
  when the upper end of the side frame span h (see Figure 1) is below
 2 
the load water line;
 PS ,L 
= sh when the upper end of the side frame span h (see Figure 1) is at or
 2 
 
above the load water line;
P1 – wave force, in kN, in head sea:
= sh P1,U  P1, L  ;
 2 
 
P2 – wave force, in kN, in beam sea:
=  P  P2, L ;
sh 2,U 
 2 
h, hB – side frame span and lower bracket length, in m, defined in Figures 1 and 2, respectively;
h’ – distance, in m, between the lower end of side frame span (see Figure 1) and the load water
line;
s – frame spacing, in m;
pS, U, pS, L – still water pressure, in kN/m2, at the upper and lower end of the side frame span h (see
Figure 1), respectively;
p1, U, p1, L – wave pressure, in kN/m2, as defined in S31.3.1.2.1) below for the upper and lower end of
the side frame span h, respectively;
p2, U, p2, L – wave pressure, in kN/m2, as defined in S31.3.1.2.2) below for the upper and lower end of
the side frame span h, respectively.
S31.3.1.2 Wave pressure
1) Wave pressure p1
The wave pressure p1, in kN/m2, at and below the waterline is given by:
 B 
p1  1.50 p11  135  1.2T  z 
 2B  75  
p11 = 3 ks C + kf
The wave pressure p1, in kN/m2, above the water line is given by:
p1 = p1wl – 7.50 (z - T)
2) Wave pressure p2
The wave pressure p2, in kN/m2, at and below the waterline is given by
 50C f 0.5B  k f  z 
p 2  13.00.5B  CB  0.7  2 
 2B  75 14  T 
The wave pressure p2, in kN/m2, above the water line is given by:
p2 = p2wl – 5.0 (z – T)
where: p1wl – p1 wave sea pressure at the waterline;
p2wl – p2 wave sea pressure at the waterline;
L – Rule length, in m, as defined in UR S2;
B – greatest moulded breadth, in m;
CB – block coefficient, as defined in UR S2, but not to be taken less than 0.6;
T – maximum design draught, in m;
C – coefficient:
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 300  L 
= 10.75    for 90 ≤ L ≤ 300 m;
 100 
= 10.75 for 300 m < L;
Cf =  2k r  for 350 m ≤ L ≤ 500 m;
1.25  0.025 k
 GM 
k = 1.2, for ships without bilge keel;
= 1.0, for ships with bilge keel;
kr – roll radius of gyration, if the actual value of kr is not available:
= 0.39 B, for ships with even distribution of mass in transverse section (e.g. alternate
heavy cargo loading or homogeneous light cargo loading);
= 0.25 B, for ships with uneven distribution of mass in transverse section (e.g.
homogeneous heavy cargo distribution);
GM – 0.12 B if the actual value of GM is not available;
z – vertical distance, in m, from the baseline to the load point;
ks = C  0.83 at aft end of L;
B
CB
=CB, between 0.2 L and 0.6 L from aft end of L;
= C B  1.33 at forward end of L.
CB
Between the above specified points, ks is to be interpolated linearly;
kf = 0.8C.
S31.3.2 Allowable stresses
The allowable normal and shear stresses σa and τa, in N/mm2, in the side shell frames and brackets are
given by:
σa = 0.90 σF
τa = 0.40 σF
where: σF is the minimum upper yield stress, in N/mm2, of the material.
S31.3.3 Shear strength check
Where tM in the lower part of side frames, as defined in Figure 1, is equal to or less than tCOAT, shear
strength check is to be carried out in accordance with the following.
The thickness tREN, S, in mm, is the greater of the thicknesses tREN, S a and tREN, S b obtained from the shear
strength check at sections a) and b) (see Figure 2 and S31.3.1) given by the following, but need not be
taken in excess of 0.75tS12.
1000k s Pfr ,a
at section a): t REN ,Sa 
d a sin a
1000k s Pfr ,b
at section b): t REN ,Sb 
d b sin a
where: ks –
shear force distribution factor, to be taken equal to 0.6;
Pfr, a, Pfr, b –
pressure forces defined in S31.3.1.1;
da, db – bracket and frame web depth, in mm, at sections a) and b), respectively (see Figure 2); in
case of separate (non integral) brackets, db is to be taken as the minimum web depth
deducing possible scallops;
φ – angle between frame web and shell plate;
τa – allowable shear stress, in N/mm2, defined in S31.3.2.
S31.3.4 Bending strength check
Where the lower bracket length or depth does not meet the requirements in UR S12 (Rev. 3), the actual
section modulus, in cm3, of the brackets and side frames at sections a) and b) is to be not less than:
1000 Pfr ,a h
at section a): Za 
ma a
1000 Pfr ,a h
at section b): Zb 
mb a
where: Pfr, a – pressures force defined in S31.3.1.1;
h – side frame span, in m, defined in Figure 1;
σa – allowable normal stress, in N/mm2, defined in S31.3.2;
ma, mb – bending moment coefficients as defined in Table 2.
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Bending Moment Coefficients ma and mb Table 2

mb
ma
hB = 0.08 h hB = 0.1 h hB = 0.125 h
Empty holds of ships approved to
operate in non-homogeneous 10 17 19 22
loading conditions
Other cases 12 20 22 26
Notes:
1. Non-homogeneous loading condition means a loading condition in which the ratio between the highest and the lowest
filling ratio, evaluated for each hold, exceeds 1.20 corrected for different cargo densities.
2. For intermediate values of the bracket length hB, the coefficient mb is obtained by linear interpolation between the table
values.
The actual section modulus of the brackets and side frames is to be calculated about an axis parallel to the
attached plate, based on the measured thicknesses. For precalculations, alternative thickness values may be
used, provided they are not less than:
– tREN, for the web thickness;
– the minimum thicknesses allowed by the Society renewal criteria for flange and attached plating.
The attached plate breadth is equal to the frame spacing, measured along the shell at midspan of h.
If the actual section moduli at sections a) and b) are less than the values Za and Zb, the frames and brackets
are to be renewed or reinforced in order to obtain actual section moduli not less than 1.2 Za and 1.2 Zb,
respectively.
In such a case, renewal or reinforcements of the flange are to be extended over the lower part of side frames,
as defined in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Lower Part and Zones of Side Frames
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Figure 2 Sections a) and b)
Figure 3 Definition of the Lower Bracket Web Depth for Determining tREN, d/t
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Figure 4 Tripping Brackets
Figure 5 Pitting Intensity Diagrams (from 5% to 25% Intensity)
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Appendix 21
Guidelines for Extended Interval between Surveys in Dry-Dock − Extended Dry-docking (EDD)
Scheme
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 The intervals between inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom are specified in SOLAS, IACS
Regulations and CCS Rules and require a minimum of two inspections to be carried out during the 5-year
validity period of the Safety Construction Certificate/Special Survey period. SOLAS regulation I/10(v)
only requires a minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom and does not specify a ship
must be dry-docked out of the water.
1.1.2 IMO resolution A.1053(27) as amended, “Survey guidelines for the harmonized system of survey
and certification”, requires that inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom should normally be carried
out with the ship in a dry-dock. However, it also provides that Administrations may give consideration to
alternate inspections being carried out with the ship afloat.
1.1.3 This Guidelines recommends the acceptance procedure for pilot schemes which extend the interval
between surveys in dry-dock. Ships eligible for the Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme are to meet the
provisions and conditions described in this Guidelines.
1.1.4 Qualifying ships may be permitted to carry out two consecutive in-water surveys, subject to the
conditions described in this Guidelines. A minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom
is to be carried out during the statutory renewal period/special survey period of five years and the intervals
between any two inspections are not to exceed 36 months.
1.1.5 Pilot schemes which extend the interval between out of water dry-docking surveys are normally
tripartite projects between the Owner, flag Administration and CCS. Acceptance into such a Pilot scheme is
subject to the formal written agreement with the ship’s flag Administration including any additional
specific flag Administration requirements.
1.2 Application
1.2.1 Owners/Managers requesting a ship be considered for the EDD scheme, are to apply to CCS in
writing confirming and describing compliance with the requirements and conditions specified in this
Guidelines.
1.2.2 Upon the Owner’s request, the extended interval for each ship will be considered on a case by case
basis by CCS. CCS may assist in forwarding the Owner’s application to the flag Administration.
1.2.3 The following ships and ship types are not eligible for the extended dry-docking scheme described
in this Guidelines:
− passenger ships;
− ships subject to the Enhanced Survey Program (ESP);
− ships subject to requirements of sections 5 and 16 of Chapter 5 of this PART;
− ships fitted with propulsion thrusters;
− ships where the propeller connection to the shaft is by means of a keyed taper;
− high speed craft (HSC).
1.2.4 The dry-docking scheme will operate, based upon the ship’s age when entering the scheme. For
ships already in service, the extended dry-docking scheme may be implemented at any time until a ship
reaches 10 years of age. (Namely that once a ship reaches 10 years of age, inspections of the outside of the
ship’s bottom must be carried out in dry-dock during the 10-year special survey period.)
1.2.5 No extensions are to be granted for the dry-docking required at the end of each extended dry
docking period.
1.3 Information to be submitted by the owner
1.3.1 Prior to acceptance into an EDD scheme, the owner is to submit the following information:
(1) provisions for carrying out maintenance required on electric/electronic sensors e.g. Echo-sounder,
Doppler-Log, Speedlog (propeller speedlog or backpressure speedlog), seawater temperature gauges,
electronic draught reading, etc.;
(2) provisions for maintaining the draft marks fore, aft and midships as well as load line marks (painted and
welded figures) and all other required hull markings;
(3) maintenance required of thrusters and stabilisers, if fitted, and provision for carrying out surveys or
maintenance or as required by the surveyor;
(4) service experience to-date with hull coating system covered by manufacturer's guarantee that the
underwater coatings used are designed to last for the extended period since the coating is to remain
effective for the extended dry docking period;
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(5) impressed cathodic protection system or provisions for renewal of external hull sacrificial anodes in the
afloat condition.
1.4 Preparatory reviews by CCS
1.4.1 CCS is to carry out the following reviews prior to accepting a ship into an EDD scheme:
(1) satisfactory review of the items submitted by the owner as required in 1.3 above;
(2) review of ship’s history with particular attention to any previous findings affecting the underwater body.
1.5 Arrangements
1.5.1 Prior to acceptance into an EDD scheme, ships enrolled an extended dry-docking interval scheme
are to comply with the following provisions:
(1) The ship is to comply with the In-Water Survey provisions in accordance with the corresponding
requirements of CCS.
(2) Protective coating in double bottom/double side ballast tanks, void spaces and all other spaces adjacent
to the shell is to be maintained in GOOD condition.
(3) The shafting arrangement is to fulfil the applicable CCS’s requirements for Tailshaft Condition
Monitoring Survey Arrangement. Namely that the ship is to be assigned with SCM class notation.
(4) Hull maintenance scheme to be implemented in accordance with ISM requirements.
2 Survey requirements
2.1 In-Water Survey Requirements
2.1.1 The In-Water Survey is to be carried out in accordance with the requirements of 5.2.3, section 2 and
section 11, Chapter 5 of this PART.
2.1.2 An in-water survey plan is to be submitted to CCS for review in advance of the survey and should
include the following:
(1) scheduled time and location for survey;
(2) name of approved diving company;
(3) means for cleaning of the hull below waterline;
(4) means of access for examination of sea chests, sea valves and box coolers;
(5) provisions for determining the condition of anchoring equipment, ranging of anchor chain cables and
examination of the chain lockers when due for survey and/or as required by the surveyor;
(6) provisions for surveying and maintaining sea connections including thickness measurements of sea
chests;
(7) results of inspections by the Owner’s personnel of double bottom/double side ballast tanks (during the
last 3 years) and other spaces adjacent to the shell with reference to structural deterioration in general,
leakages in tank boundaries and piping and condition of the protective coating;
(8) conditions for internal examination of double bottom/double side ballast tanks (e.g., information
regarding tank cleaning, gas freeing, ventilation, lighting, etc.).
2.1.3 Prior to commencement of the in-water survey, a survey planning meeting is to be held between the
attending surveyor(s), the owner’s representative in attendance, the diving company and the master of the
ship or an appropriate representative appointed by the owner for the purpose of ascertaining that all the
arrangements envisaged in the survey plan are in place, so as to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of the
survey work to be carried out.
2.1.4 A comprehensive report of findings, gaugings, clearances and any work undertaken, including
recordings of representative CCTV images, must be submitted by the ship owner to all involved parties.
2.2 Special survey/statutory renewal requirements

2.2.1 It should be noted that the periodicity of the ships’s Special Survey and Statutory Renewal Surveys
will not change, therefore provision must be made for carrying out all such surveys and any repairs afloat,
where not dry-docking.
2.3 Survey findings

2.3.1 If the In-Water Survey reveals damage, deterioration or other conditions that requires early attention,
the surveyor may require that the ship be dry-docked in order that a detailed survey can be undertaken and
necessary repairs carried out.
2.3.2 If temporary repairs carried out to any underwater parts are considered acceptable these must be
made permanent within a due date decided by the surveyor.
2.3.3 The owner is to request CCS to perform a survey in dry-dock in any event or circumstance in the
operation of the ship which could have led to underwater damages or deterioration in the crew’s knowledge
or opinion.
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2.3.4 If the coating condition in double bottom/double side ballast tanks, void spaces and dry spaces is
found in less than GOOD condition, the owner is to restore the coating to GOOD.
3 Termination of scheme
3.1 Termination of EDD scheme
3.1.1 The dry-docking survey required for the special survey at 15 years of age is to be carried out in a
dry-dock. All ships in an EDD scheme are to be dis-enrolled once the ship reaches 15 years of age.
3.1.2 The Extended Dry-docking Scheme will be terminated in cases of change of the ship’s owner,
management or flag Administration.
3.1.3 CCS may dis-enroll a ship from an EDD scheme at any time should it be found that the conditions
for maintaining this extended dry-dock scheme are not fulfilled anymore.
3.1.4 Once the conditions for the scheme are no longer present, the ship will return to the normal docking
interval and any due dock survey is to be carried out by the due date.
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SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS
CHAPTER 6 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS

6.1.1.1 The purpose of this Chapter is to give details on the scope of surveys related to class notations
assigned to ships for special duties, special equipment, machinery and environmental protection. The scope
of these surveys covers specific requirements to be complied with for the maintenance of the relevant
additional class notations.
6.1.1.2 These specific requirements are additional to those laid down for surveys of all ships in Chapter 5
of this PART. These surveys may be carried out concurrently with the surveys of the same type, i.e. the
annual, intermediate or special survey.
6.1.2 Class notations subject to additional surveys

6.1.2.1 The specific requirements detailed in this Chapter are linked to the class notation(s) assigned to
the ship. Where a ship has more than one class notation, the specific requirements linked to each class
notation are applicable.
6.1.2.2 The owner is to promptly notify CCS of any change, damage or failure of the equipment and
systems having a class notation that affects the maintenance of the notation, and apply for an occasional
survey.
Section 2 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR SPECIAL DUTIES

6.2.1.1 The general requirements for surveys during and after construction as specified respectively in
Chapters 4, 5 of this PART and in addition, the relevant survey requirements specified in this Section are to
be complied with.
6.2.2 Fire-fighting ships

(1) This paragraph applies to fire-fighting ships having one of the following class notations:
① Fire-fighting ships of Grade 1: Fire Fighting Ship 1;
② Fire-fighting ships of Grade 2: Fire Fighting Ship 2;
③ Fire-fighting ships of Grade 3: Fire Fighting Ship 3.
6.2.2.2 Initial classification
(1) A ship applying for one of the class notations for fire-fighting ships is to submit, above all, the plans and
documents required by 1.1.3 of Chapter 1, PART EIGHT of the Rules.
(2) During survey of a fire-fighting ship under construction, hull, stability, propulsion machinery,
equipment, fire protection and fire-fighting systems, electrical installations are to be inspected, and all
installed devices and equipment are to be tested in working condition for confirming compliance with
Chapter 1, PART EIGHT of the Rules.
6.2.2.3 Annual surveys
(1) Fire protection of ship:
① overall examination of the arrangement of structural fire protection;
② ipelines and nozzles of water spray systems are to be tested with compressed air for unimpeded
passage, and pipelines and operating valves externally examined.
(2) Water monitor system:
① external examination of pipelines, valves, fire pumps, etc. of the system;
② examination of the system for normal working;
③ examination of seating arrangements and manual control of monitors.
(3) Fixed foam monitor system:
① The foam concentrate tank is to be examined externally and no serious corrosion or rotting-out is
allowed; the level of the tank is to be checked, and stored foam concentrate is also to be examined.
Control valves are to be tested operationally, all foam generators and distribution pipelines are to be
tested for unimpeded water flow and no blockage of any pipeline, nozzle or foam generator is
allowed.
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② The foam containers of mobile fire-fighting equipment provided on fire-fighting ships of Grades 2, 3
are to be examined externally, and pipelines, nozzles and foam generators are to be tested for
unimpeded passage.
6.2.2.4 Intermediate surveys
The requirements for intermediate surveys are the same as those for annual surveys.
6.2.2.5 Special surveys
(1) The special survey is to be carried out in accordance with 6.2.2.3 above and in addition, to cover the
following:
① an appropriate nozzle of the water spray system is to be selected for effectiveness test;
② an effectiveness test of the water monitor system is to be performed, and the minimum range of
monitors is to be as required by Table 1.1.1.3 of Chapter 1, PART EIGHT of the Rules;
③ random check of foam concentrate of the fixed foam monitor system and the mobile fire-fighting
equipment.
6.2.3 Oil recovery ships

(1) This paragraph applies to oil recovery ships having one of the following class notations:
① Oil Recovery Ship with Cargo Tank;
② Oil Recovery Ship without Cargo Tank;
③ Oil Recovery Ship not suitable for products with a flash point of 60℃ and less.
(2) The following documents are to be available on board:
① operating manual;
② overhaul records for gas detection and alarm system.
(1) Submission of plans and documents
① For any newbuilding, the classification survey of which is intended, the plans and documents
specified in Chapter 3 of PART EIGHT are to be submitted to CCS for approval.
② For any oil recovery ship constructed not under the supervision of CCS, the classification survey of
which is intended, the plans and documents listed in Chapter 3 of PART EIGHT are to be submitted
in addition to those required by Section 14 of Chapter 5 of this PART.
(2) Survey
① Upon completion of construction of the ship, operation test and simulated operation of the oil
recovery equipment are to be carried out.
② Operation test of the oil recovery equipment is to be carried out during the initial classification of
existing ships.
(1) Checking the recovered oil transfer system, and checking ballast systems and bilge systems etc. in
hazardous areas; confirming that they are in effective condition.
(2) Checking the venting system of recovered oil tanks and other ventilation systems in the hazardous area;
confirming that they are in effective condition.
(3) Confirming that air lock (if fitted) is in effective condition.
(4) Confirming that the gas detection and alarm system and the portable gas detection equipment are in
effective condition.
(5) Confirming that no potential sources of ignition are present in or near the recovered oil transfer pump
room and that access ladders are in good condition.
(6) Examination of bulkheads of the recovered oil transfer pump room for signs of leakage or fractures, and
in particular, the sealing arrangements of all penetrations in these bulkheads.
(7) Confirming that installed pressure gauges on recovered oil transfer piping and level indicator systems of
recovered oil tanks are operational.
(8) Examination, so far as practicable, of pumps in the recovered oil transfer pump room for excessive
gland seal leakage; verification of proper operation of electrical and mechanical remote operating and
shutdown devices.
(9) Examination of the fixed fire-fighting system for the recovered oil transfer pump room, and confirming,
as far as practicable and when appropriate, the operation of the remote means for closing the various
openings.
(10) Overall survey of recovered oil tanks. Where the tank is adjacent to the engine room, the bulkhead is
to be subjected to a close-up survey to confirm that there are no signs of leakage or fractures.
(1) The items specified for annual surveys.
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(2) Effectiveness test as required by the Surveyor if deemed necessary.

(3) Where a tank adjacent to the engine room is intended for the storage of recovered oil, the tank is subject
to pressure test.
(4) For weather decks, an examination as far as applicable of recovered oil transfer, bunker, ballast, steam
and vent piping systems is to be carried out. If upon examination there is any doubt as to the condition of
the piping, the piping may be required to be pressure tested, thickness measured or both.
(1) The special survey is to cover the items specified for intermediate surveys.
(2) The recovered oil transfer system, and ballast systems and bilge systems etc. in hazardous areas are to
be operationally tested to working pressure, confirming that their tightness and condition remain
satisfactory. Special attention is to be given to any ballast piping in oil recovery tanks and recovered oil
transfer piping in ballast tanks and void spaces.
6.2.4 Pusher tug-barge combinations

(1) This paragraph applies to pusher tug-barge combinations having one of the following class notations:
① Rigidly connected pusher tug-barge combination:
Pusher tug: Rigid Connection PB Combination – Pusher;
Barge: Rigid Connection PB Combination – Barge.
② Pusher tug-barge combination connected in articulated manner:
Pusher tug: Articulated Connection PB Combination – Pusher;
Barge: Articulated Connection PB Combination – Barge.
(2) The surveys of the pusher tug and barge in a combination, carried out respectively as for a single ship,
are to comply with the requirements in this Chapter for the same ship type.
(1) For any pusher tug-barge combination, the initial classification survey of which is intended, the plans
and documents specified in Chapter 7 of PART EIGHT are to be submitted to CCS for approval.
(2) 6.2.4.1(2) is to be complied with and in addition, the connector including associated equipment and
control system are to be examined and tested after they are installed.
(1) The connector including associated equipment and control system are to be examined to confirm that
they are in an effective condition;
(2) The hull structural condition in the periphery of the connector is to be confirmed.
The special survey is to include the requirements of 6.2.4.3 and in addition, the following:
(1) The connector including associated equipment and control system are to be examined and tested to
confirm that they are in an effective condition.
(2) Confirming corrosion, deformation and damage of the hull structural condition in the periphery of the
connector.
6.2.5 Petroleum asphalt carriers

(1) This paragraph applies to petroleum asphalt carriers having one of the following class notations:
① Petroleum asphalt carriers fitted with independent tanks:
Asphalt Carrier (Independent tank, Maximum cargo temperature ≤ ××× ℃)①, F. P.>60℃;
② Petroleum asphalt carriers fitted with integral tanks:
Asphalt Carrier (Integral tank, Maximum cargo temperature ≤ ××× ℃)①, F. P.>60℃, ESP.
(2) Any petroleum asphalt carrier intended to be classed is to be surveyed in accordance with the relevant
requirements of Chapters 4, 5 of this PART and this Chapter.
(3) When the survey is carried out according to the relevant requirements of the Rules, the inside surface of
cargo tanks (including independent tanks and integral tanks) dedicated in carrying petroleum asphalt need
not be inspected.
6.2.5.2 Initial classification of newbuildings
(1) For any newbuilding, plans and documents are to be submitted for approval and/or examination in
accordance with Chapter 10 of PART EIGHT of the Rules.
① ×××℃ in the notation represents highest design temperature for cargo.
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(2) The hull under construction is to be surveyed and tested in accordance with Chapter 4 of this Part. For
the welding and tightness test of independent tanks, the requirements for deep tanks may be referred to.
Tightness test method may be determined depending on the design mode of the independent tank, and
tightness test of the independent tank is to be completed prior to laying the heat-insulating material.
(3) In construction of an asphalt carrier fitted with independent tanks, if the main deck is large opened,
measures to prevent hull deformation are to be taken by the shipyard.
(4) The arrangement of supporting means of the independent cargo tank is to be inspected.
(5) The arrangement of longitudinal and transverse limiting devices of the independent tank is to be
inspected.
(6) The installation of anti-flotation arrangements of the independent tank is to be inspected.
(7) The laying of heat-insulating material on the independent tank and thermal oil pipeline is to be
inspected.
(8) The installation positions of monitoring alarms and sensors related to liquid cargo are to be inspected
for compliance with the requirements of approved drawings. The connecting cables of sensors in cargo
tanks are not to contact with liquid cargo.
(9) Effectiveness test may be carried out for monitoring alarms related to liquid cargo by means of
simulation.
(10) Effectiveness test is to be carried out to bilge well high-level alarm in hold space.
(11) Survey and test are to be carried out for installation of thermal oil boiler (or thermal oil heater) and
automated part therein.
6.2.5.3 Initial classification of existing ships
(1) Converted asphalt carriers are to be subject to an initial classification survey according to the
requirements of 6.2.5.2 of this Chapter, in addition to the survey as required by Section 15, Chapter 5 of
this PART.
(2) Existing asphalt carriers constructed not under the supervision of CCS are to be surveyed according to
the relevant requirements of Section 14, Chapter 5 of this PART and in addition:
① evaluated according to plans and documents submitted as required by 6.2.5.2(1) of this Chapter;
② surveyed according to the relevant requirements of 6.2.5.4 of this Chapter depending on the age of
ships.
(3) For integral tank asphalt carriers converted from other ships and carrying asphalt with temperature over
180℃, thermal stress analysis data of hull structural members are to be submitted for check.
(1) For asphalt carriers fitted with independent tanks, in addition to the applicable items as specified in
5.4.2 and 5.6.3 of Chapter 5 of this PART, the following items are to be inspected:
① checking the records of monitoring alarm related to liquid cargo;
② checking the monitoring records of bilge well high-level alarm in hold space.
(2) For asphalt carriers fitted with integral tanks, in addition to the applicable items as specified for oil
tankers in Chapter 5 of this PART, the item of 6.2.5.4(1)① is to be included.
6.2.5.4(1) of this Chapter, the following items are to be inspected:
① a number of monitoring points, as small as practicable, is to be selected for various monitoring
alarms related to liquid cargo and tested by means of simulation for effectiveness;
② bilge well high-level alarm in hold space is to be tested for effectiveness.
tankers in Section 6, Chapter 5 of this PART, the items of 6.2.5.4(1)① and 6.2.5.5(1)① above are to be
included.
6.2.5.5(1) of this Chapter, the following items are to be inspected:
① examining the locating devices of the independent tank and adjacent components;
② confirming that heat-insulating material of the independent tank is in good condition;
③ confirming that anti-flotation arrangements of the independent tank are in good condition.
tankers in Section 6, Chapter 5 of this PART, the items of 6.2.5.4(1)① and 6.2.5.5(1)① above are to be
included.
6.2.6 DP notation
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(1) This paragraph applies to ships which have been assigned one of the following class notations related to
dynamic positioning systems:
① DP – 1;
② DP – 2;
③ DP – 3.
(1) For a ship intended for the notation DP, the plans and documents required by 11.1.4 of Chapter 11,
PART EIGHT of the Rules are to be submitted for approval.
(2) The survey of the ship during construction is to include examinations and tests of the following items:
① The control system of DP system and relevant reference system are to be subjected to type approval
in accordance with Chapter 3 of this PART to demonstrate that they are in compliance with the
requirements of Chapter 11, PART EIGHT of the Rules, suitable for the environmental conditions at
sea and issued a Marine Products Certificate, including the following systems:
a. dynamic positioning control system (including computer system);
b. an independent joystick system with automatic heading control;
c. positioning reference system.
② Checking Marine Products Certificates of relevant equipment.
③ Confirming that the equipment and arrangement of DP system is in compliance with the approved
plans and Chapter 11, PART EIGHT of the Rules.
④ All sensors, peripheral equipment and reference systems are to be tested before the test of the whole
DP system. Alarm system and logical conversion are to be calibrated by simulating the failure of
sensors.
⑤ The following tests are to be carried out to thrusters:
a. function test to control and alarm systems of each thruster;
b. test of signal exchanges between each thruster and DP system computer;
c. test of different control methods of the thruster.
⑥ Test is to be carried out to the capacity of the UPS batteries.
⑦ Test is to be carried out to all functions of the independent joystick system.
⑧ The following tests are to be carried out to the whole set of DP system:
a. test to system functions in all operational modes;
b. test to conversion method, back-up system and alarm system;
c. positioning is to be performed on all possible combinations of position reference systems (PRSs),
and on each PRS as a single system. Selecting and de-selecting of PRSs are also to be tested;
d. test to manual override function under normal operation and failure conditions;
e. continuous site test for at least 6 to 8 hours to the whole set of automatic system and any failure
occurred is to be recorded and analyzed;
f. the whole DP system is to be tested for at least 2 hours under specified environmental conditions.
Weather conditions are to be such as to make the average thruster load level reach 50% or higher.
Where the environmental conditions can not satisfy such requirement, the test may be carried out
as a special test later on an appropriate occasion.
⑨ For steering gears included under DP-control, a test is to be carried out to verify that maximum
design temperature of actuator and all other steering gear components is not exceeded when the
rudder is continuously put over from border to border within the limits set by the DP-control system,
until temperature is stabilized.
⑩ For class notations DP-2 and DP-3, FMEA test is to be carried out in accordance with approved
FMEA test procedures. The FMEA test is to be based on the simulation of failures and is to be
performed under as realistic conditions as practicable.
(1) The apparatus such as generator and thruster system related to DP system are to be surveyed in
accordance with the requirements of the main class.
(2) It is to be confirmed that the DP system has been normally maintained in good working order.
(1) The following tests are to be carried out to thrusters:
① function test to control and alarm systems of each thruster;
② test of signal exchanges between each thruster and DP system computer;
③ test of different control methods of the thruster.
(2) Test is to be carried out to all functions of the independent joystick system:
① tests to conversion method, back-up system and alarm system with all operation modes and in
various simulated failure conditions;
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② test to manual override function under normal operation and failure conditions;
③ continuous site test for at least 6 to 8 hours to the whole set of automatic system and any failure
occurred is to be recorded and analyzed;
④ the whole DP system is to be tested for at least 2 hours under specified environmental conditions.
Weather conditions are to be such as to make the average thruster load level reach 50% or higher.
Where the environmental conditions can not satisfy such requirement, the test may be carried out as
a special test later on an appropriate occasion.
(3) The following tests are to be carried out to the whole set of DP system:
① test to system functions in all operational modes;
② test to conversion method, back-up system and alarm system;
③ positioning is to be performed on all possible combinations of position reference systems (PRSs),
and on each PRS as a single system. Selecting and de-selecting of PRSs are also to be tested;
④ test to manual override function under normal operation and failure conditions;
⑤ continuous site test for at least 6 to 8 hours to the whole set of automatic system and any failure
occurred is to be recorded and analyzed.
6.2.6.5 Survey to alteration of DP system
(1) Where a major alteration is made to the hardware or software of the DP system (i.e. adding a position
reference system, installing more or different thruster(s) or adding a different control method, changes in
power system, structural changes etc.), the owner or the entrusted shipyard is to advise CCS in a timely
manner. CCS will consider the need for a re-survey or test.
Section 3 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
6.3.1 VCS notation

6.3.1.1 Application
(1) This paragraph applies to ships which have been assigned one of the following class notations for vapor
control systems:
① VCS;
② VCS – T.
(1) For a ship intended for the notation VCS, the plans and documents required by 15.1.4 of Chapter 15,
PART THREE of the Rules are to be submitted for approval.
(2) During survey of the ship under construction, the installed components and piping of the vapor control
system is to be inspected and tested for confirming compliance with the rules and approved plans.
(1) The vapor control system of the ship having a VCS notation is to be generally examined in so far as can
be seen, at each annual survey, to confirm that the system is in satisfactory condition. At least the following
items are to be included:
① external examination of all components and piping, including isolating/relief valves, means of
collecting and draining condensate, means for separation of vapors from non-compatible cargoes
and electrical continuity/bonding arrangements;
② confirmation of the proper operation of the vapor manifold isolating valve, including manual
operation and valve position indication;
③ confirmation of the continuing effectiveness of the “lug and hole” construction of the vapor
connection flange(s);
④ confirmation that any hoses used for the conveyance of vapor are in accordance with 15.2.3 of
Chapter 15 of PART THREE of the Rules;
⑤ where inert gas distribution piping on deck is used for vapor collection, confirmation of the
continuing effectiveness of the inert gas main isolating valve(s);
⑥ confirming normal operation of the closed cargo gauging system for each tank which is connected to
the vapor collection system;
⑦ examination of the cargo tank venting system, including flame screens, where fitted;
⑧ verification of the satisfactory operation of the following alarms and safety devices using simulated
conditions:
a. high vapor pressure in main vapor collection line(s);
b. low vapor pressure in main vapor collection line(s);
c. cargo tank high liquid level;
d. cargo tank overfill (high-high liquid level);
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e. loss of power to alarm system or, alternatively, failure of tank level sensor circuitry;
f. automatic shutdown system (where fitted);
⑨ the Surveyor is to examine the permanent records on board to verify the operation and maintenance
of the system.
(2) The vapor control system of the ship having a VCS – T notation is to be generally examined in so far as
can be seen, at each annual survey, to confirm that the system is in satisfactory condition. At least the
following items are to be included:
① the items required by (1) above;
② confirmation that the detonation flame arrester (where fitted) is in satisfactory condition;
③ confirmation that a means of electrical insulation (insulating flange or non-conductive hose, etc.) is
provided for the vapor manifold connection;.
④ confirmation of the accuracy of the fixed oxygen analyzer (required to be fitted within 3 m of the
ship’s vapor manifold connection) by means of a calibration gas.
(1) In addition to the annual survey, at least the following items are to be included:
① All valves, including cargo tank isolating valves, main vapor line cross-over valves (where fitted for
vapor segregation), condensate drain valves, manifold isolating valves, pressure/vacuum relief
valves and spill valves/rupture disks (where fitted as additional overfill control devices) are to be
examined.
② The closed gauging system, including portable gauging devices where applicable, is to be examined.
③ The independent cargo tank overfill alarms are to be examined.
④ Vapor collection system hoses are to be tested for electrical continuity or non-conductivity, as
applicable.
⑤ Where inert gas distribution piping is used for vapor collection, deck seals and bleed assemblies are
to be examined.
(2) The vapor control system of the ship having a VCS – T notation is to be generally examined in so far as
can be seen, at each special survey, to confirm that the system is in satisfactory condition. At least the
following items are to be included:
① the items required by (1) above;
② confirmation that the detonation flame arrester (where fitted) is in satisfactory condition.
6.3.2 Helicopter Facilities notation

6.3.2.1 Application
(1) This paragraph applies to ships which have been assigned the following class notation:
① Helicopter Facilities.
(1) For a ship intended for the notation Helicopter Facilities, the plans and documents required by 5.1.3 of
PART SIX of the Rules are to be submitted for approval, and the operation manual with information on
models and parameters of helicopters to be used (including maximum takeoff weight, diameter of rotor,
size of wheel print and tracking width) is to be submitted for information.
(2) During survey of the ship under construction, compliance of the arrangement of helicopter deck, the
securing arrangements of helicopter and the fire safety system with the rules and approved plans are to be
confirmed.
(1) Helicopter deck and its supporting structure, securing arrangements, safety net, visual aids, etc. are to be
generally examined to confirm that they are in good working condition.
(2) Means of access for inspections, including means of escape, are to be in good condition, free from
obstructions and clearly marked.
(3) Confirming so far as practicable that no substantial change has been made to the fireproof structure and
arrangement of the helicopter deck; fire-fighting appliances are to be examined externally to confirm that
they are in good working condition and so located as required.
(4) Drainage, refueling and oil storage facilities (including earthing, emergency shutdown devices and oil
leakage response means) are to be examined generally to confirm that they are in good working condition.
(5) Mechanical ventilation systems of the enclosed hangar facilities and any enclosed space in which
refueling equipment is located are to be examined to confirm that they are in good working condition.
(1) The scope of the intermediate survey is the same as that of the annual survey.
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(1) In addition to the above requirements for the annual survey, the special survey is to include the
following:
① examination of the helicopter deck to confirm the continuing effectiveness of structural integrity;
② effectiveness test of fire-fighting appliances;
③ examination and test of electrical installations and associated ventilation systems within refueling
area;
④ examination and test of earthing, emergency shutdown devices of refueling and oil storage facilities.
6.3.3 Equipped with Container Securing Arrangements notation

6.3.3.1 Application
(1) This paragraph applies to ships which have been assigned the following class notation:
① Equipped with Container Securing Arrangements.
(1) For a ship intended for the notation Equipped with Container Securing Arrangement, the plans and
documents required by 1.3 of Appendix 1 of Chapter 7, PART TWO of the Rules are to be submitted for
approval.
(2) During survey of the ship under construction, an overall survey of the materials, workmanship and
arrangement of securing devices is to be carried out to confirm their compliance with Appendix 1 of
Chapter 7, PART TWO of the Rules and the approved plans.
(1) Confirmation of the effectiveness of the securing manual, paying attention to the maintenance and
renewal records for the portable securing arrangements specified in the manual and if necessary, checking
such arrangements randomly.
(2) Container corner fittings welded to hull structure or hatch covers are to be examined for cracks and
deformation.
(3) Cell guides and associated components are to be examined for cracks, deformation or corrosion.
following:
① The container securing arrangements are to be surveyed as follows:
a. the cell guide structure is to be thoroughly examined and particular attention is to be given to
the connections between vertical cell guides and the cross ties. The cell guides and their entry
devices are to be verified for efficient condition;
b. portable frameworks or other forms of structural restraint are to be thoroughly examined;
c. Fittings attached to the hull structure are to be carefully examined and no leakage is allowed
around fittings in way of tanks.
② Where any renewal is required, the new item is to be of approved type and manufacture. Where test
certificates are not available, the item is to be tested in accordance with Appendix 1, Chapter 7 of
PART TWO of the Rules.
6.3.4 Loading Computer notation

loading computers:
Loading Computer, and special notations: S, I, G, D
where:
S: the loading computer may be used in calculation and check of hull strength in all loading
conditions;
I: the loading computer may be used in calculation and check of intact stability;
G: the loading computer may be used in calculation and check of stability of grain carried in bulk;
D: the loading computer may be used in calculation and check of damage stability.
(1) In respect to the initial classification for assigning the notation Loading Computer, the software
approval, the plan approval and survey related to hardware and the actual installation survey are to be
carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of Appendix 1 of Chapter 2, PART TWO of the
Rules.
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(1) The owner is to declare to the attending Surveyor that no major change unapproved by CCS has been
made.
(2) The annual survey is to include:
① examination of ambient conditions and location of system installation;
② system function test of a selected approved condition;
③ inquiry into any change of main parameters of the ship, and the effect of any change of hull structure,
lightweight and its distribution on calculation results;
④ inquiry whether an operating manual together with a loading calculation and test report approved by
CCS are kept on board.
following:
① software privacy test;
② system stability test;
③ self-checking function test of hardware and peripheral equipment.
(2) The special survey is to be carried out in the presence of the CCS Surveyor.
6.3.5 HMS & HMS (×) notations

(1) This paragraph applies to ships which have been assigned one of the following class notations for hull
monitoring systems:
HMS and HMS (×)
(1) For a ship intended for the notation HMS or HMS (×), the plans and documents required by 21.1.3 of
Chapter 21, PART EIGHT of the Rules are to be submitted for approval.
(2) Initial classification surveys are to include the survey and testing of following items:
① examination of the Type Approval Certificate of the hull monitoring system;
② confirmation that the arrangement of each sensor is in conformity with the approved plans;
③ confirmation that the instruction manual and the log for maintenance and calibration have been kept
on board;
④ in the sea trials:
a. confirmation that the initial readings of the sensors comply with the still water loading condition
specified in 21.2.2.14, Chapter 21, PART EIGHT of the Rules;
b. carrying out performance tests of system functions;
⑤ confirmation that the software version of the hull monitoring system is the same as that on the
approval certificate.
(1) Examination of the log for maintenance and calibration of the hull monitoring system.
(2) Verification of the proper operation of the hull monitoring system.
(3) External examination of each sensor and its protective measures so far as practicable.
(1) In addition to the requirements of annual surveys mentioned above, the watertightness of sensors
installed externally is to be inspected.
Section 4 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR MACHINERY
6.4.1 OMBO notation

(1) This paragraph applies to ships having the class notation OMBO.
(1) For a ship intended for the notation OMBO, the plans and documents required by 4.1.3 of Chapter 4,
PART EIGHT of the Rules are to be submitted for approval.
(2) During survey of the ship under construction, compliance of the arrangement and visibility of
navigation bridge and wheelhouse, required systems and equipment with the rules and approved plans is to
be confirmed.
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(1) Confirming that the field of vision in the wheelhouse complies with the design requirements and has not
been altered.
(2) Examining systems and equipment for normal operation.
(1) The scope of the special survey is the same as that of the annual survey.
Section 5 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION
6.5.1 CLEAN notation

environmental protection:
① CLEAN − with the following special notations:
a. FTP (Fuel Tank Protection);
b. GWC (Grey Water Control);
c. NEC(II) (NOx Emission Control);
NEC(III) (NOx Emission Control);
d. SEC(I) (SOx Emission Control);
SEC(II) (SOx Emission Control);
SEC(III) (SOx Emission Control);
e. RSC (Refrigeration System Control);
f. AFS (Anti-Fouling System);
g. GPR (Green Passport for Recycling);
GPR (EU);
h. BWMS (Ballast Water Management System).
6.5.1.2 Surveys during construction
(1) Following review or confirmation of the plans and documents listed in 8.1.4 of Chapter 8 of PART
EIGHT, the Surveyor is to examine the ship’s hull and equipment for confirming that the structures,
materials, equipment, devices, systems, installation and workmanship as required for the CLEAN class
notation or other class notations are in compliance with approved plans, diagrams and tables, specifications,
calculations and other technical documents, and that relevant products certificates have been issued.
(2) For ships to which CCS is not authorized to carry out statutory services, the Surveyor is to confirm that
the ship has all relevant valid statutory certificates or documents, perform a general assessment of the items
related to the statutory certificates, and verify compliance of the ship with the requirements of this Chapter
for class notations so as to confirm compliance with all relevant requirements of this Chapter.
(3) Following the successful completion of the initial survey, a CLEAN class notation may be assigned to
the ship.
(1) For the purpose of maintaining the assigned CLEAN class notation and other notations, in addition to
compliance with the requirements of Chapter 8 of PART EIGHT, the annual surveys applicable to the ship
as specified in the following conventions and codes are to be completed:
① applicable regulations of Annexes to MARPOL;
② regulations of Load Line Convention;
③ regulations of AFS Convention;
④ other international codes, standards, guidelines or recommendations specified in Chapter 8 of PART
EIGHT.
(2) Confirming that the ship has valid certificates or documents of compliance, record books and approved
procedural documents as required by Chapter 8 of PART EIGHT.
(1) The intermediate surveys applicable to the ship as specified in the conventions, codes, standards,
guidelines or recommendations listed in 6.5.1.3 above are to be completed, and the requirements of Chapter
8 of PART EIGHT are to be complied with.
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(1) The special surveys applicable to the ship as specified in the conventions, codes, standards, guidelines
or recommendations listed in 6.5.1.4 above are to be completed, and the requirements of Chapter 8 of
PART EIGHT are to be complied with.
Section 6 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS FOR REFRIGERATED CARGO

INSTALLATIONS

6.6.1.1 This Section applies to ships which have been assigned one or more of the following class
notations related to refrigerated cargo installations:
(1) Cargo refrigeration: CRS (×× hold – ××℃ max. sea Water Temperature ××℃);
Cargo fruit preservation: CF (added to refrigerating plant suitable for carrying fruit cargo);
Quick freezing: Quick freezing (added to refrigerating plant capable of quick freezing on
fishing vessels)
6.6.2 Initial classification

6.6.2.1 Plans and documents
(1) Plans, information and technical documents of refrigerated cargo installations are to be submitted to
CCS for approval in accordance with relevant requirements as specified in 1.1.5 of Chapter 1, PART FIVE
of the Rules. Additional plans, information and technical documents may be required, if considered
necessary.
(2) Any subsequent modifications or alterations to the approved plans, information or technical documents
are to be resubmitted to CCS for approval.
(3) Where refrigerated cargo installations are fitted with remote or automatic controls, the information and
specifications of such controls are to be submitted to CCS for approval.
6.6.2.2 Survey during construction
(1) The complete installations together with their installing and arrangement are to be examined and tested.
(2) The materials used for the construction are to be tested in accordance with the relevant requirements of
the Rules for Materials and Welding. Materials for which no requirement is made in the Rules may be
tested in accordance with the technical specifications recognized by CCS.
(3) The principal materials and essential components such as compressors, condensers and oil separators,
etc., intended for the refrigerated cargo installations are subject to products approval surveys by CCS.
(4) On completion of the construction, and after having been subjected to a refrigeration test and a thermal
resistance test of the cargo chambers, the refrigerated cargo installation is to be subjected to a thermal
balance test to determine the capability of the installation to perform its maximum duty. For ships of the
same type with similar refrigerated cargo installations, subsequent thermal balance test may be waived,
provided that the results of the refrigeration test and the thermal resistance test of refrigerated
holds/chambers are satisfactory.
(5) Where the proposed construction of the refrigerated cargo installations is novel in design or involves the
use of unusual material, additional tests may be required by CCS.

(1) For the annual survey of classed refrigerated cargo installations, opening up for examination of the
machinery or dismantling of the insulation arrangements is not normally required. If any defects or
indications of deficiency in the installation affecting the class or the temperature notation assigned are
found, the Surveyor may require opening up the suspected items for examination to assure the installation
to be in an efficient working condition.
(2) An examination of the logbook or other records of the refrigerated cargo installation is to be made, and
any breakdown or malfunction of the installation during the last 12 months is to be noted in the survey
report.
(3) Examination of the machinery is to be made under working conditions.
6.6.3.2 Examination of refrigerated holds/chambers
(1) A surface inspection of the insulated holds/chambers is to be carried out for the condition of insulation
linings and fastenings on the sides, bulkheads and deckheads.
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(2) The coverings on deck, tank top and tunnel top insulation are to be examined.
(3) Any indication of dampness or deterioration of the insulation is to be investigated.
(4) The condition of air ducting, cooler casings, hatch covers and plugs, access plugs, access doors and
fastenings, bilge and manhole plugs, and air refreshing pipes with their closing appliances, is to be
examined.
(5) Scuppers for chambers and cooler trays are to be examined.
(6) Examination of refrigeration equipment and thermometers
① Air cooler coils, cooling grids, brine cooler coils and grids, the shells of shell-and-tube type and
double-pipe type condensers and evaporators, oil separators, receivers, driers, filters and other
pressure vessels, piping and arrangements are to be examined.
② Any evidence of corrosion of water end covers of shell-and-tube type and double-pipe type
condensers is to be examined.
③ All pressure vessels, including fittings and safety devices, are to be externally examined.
④ If there is evidence of dampness of the insulation covering pressure vessels, their connections and/or
piping, the cause is to be ascertained.
⑤ Thermometers and apparatus used for measuring the temperature in refrigerated holds/chambers, and
of the air inlet and outlet ducting, are to be examined. A random test for thermometers is to be made
to verify their accuracy.
(7) Electrical equipment
① A general examination is to be made for electrical motors driving refrigerant compressors, pumps
and fans, together with their control gear and cables. A random test for insulation resistance relative
to earth is to be made on the cables, switchgear, motors, etc. The installation may be divided for the
purpose of this test, and the Surveyor may at his discretion accept the results of testing carried out
by competent personnel.
② A random test is to be made to demonstrate that the automatic controls, safety devices and alarms are
in good working order.
(8) Refrigeration tests: Refrigeration tests and thermal insulation tests for holds/chambers are to be made to
the refrigerated cargo installations.

6.6.4.1 At the special survey, in addition to all items required for annual surveys, the following items are
to be surveyed.
6.6.4.2 First special survey after construction:
(1) Examination of compressors and pumps
① Each reciprocating compressor is to be opened out. Cylinder bores, pistons, piston rods, connecting
rods, crankshafts, valves and seats, glands, relief devices, suction filters and lubricating
arrangements are to be examined. Crankcase glands and the lower halves of main bearings need not
be exposed provided that the Surveyor is satisfied as to the alignment and wear.
② Screw-type compressors are to be opened out and examined.
③ Refrigerant condenser cooling water pumps, including standby pump(s) which may be used in other
services, are to be opened out and examined.
④ Brine and refrigerant circulating pumps are to be opened out and examined. Special consideration
will be given to survey requirements for refrigerant circulating pumps of the hermetically sealed
type.
(2) Examination of pressure vessels and heat exchangers
① The water end covers of shell-and-tube type and double-pipe type condensers are to be removed for
examination of the tubes, tube plates and covers.
② The shells and connections of shell-and-tube type and double-pipe type condensers and evaporators,
separators, receivers, driers, filters and other pressure vessels, and the coil terminals of
coil-in-casing type condensers and evaporators, are to be examined in so far as practicable.
③ In the case of pressure vessels covered by insulation, any evidence of dampness or deterioration of
the insulation which could lead to external corrosion of the vessels or their connections is to be
investigated.
④ When in doubt, sufficient insulation is to be stripped from insulated pressure vessels to permit the
condition of the vessels to be ascertained. Care is to be taken that in replacement of the insulation,
the vapour sealing of the outer covering is made good.
(3) Examination of piping and fittings
① Confirming that the insulation of pipes carrying the refrigerant both outside and inside the insulated
chambers is in good order, and examining the pipes, including their connections, under working
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conditions for confirming that they are in normal order. Care is to be taken that in replacement of the
insulation, the vapour sealing of the outer covering is made good.
② Confirming that all pressure relief valves and safety discs throughout the refrigerating plant are in
good order. However, no attempt is to be made to test refrigerant pressure relief valves on board.
③ Sea connections to refrigerant condensers are to be opened out and examined at the hull or
machinery special survey.
(4) Examination of electrical equipment
① The electrical motors driving refrigerant compressors, pumps and fans, together with their control
gear and cables, are to have their insulation resistance relative to earth tested. For the purpose of this
test, the installation may be subdivided to any desired extent.
② All automatic controls and alarms are to be tested.
(5) Examination of refrigerated holds/chambers
① Examining insulation and air trunking of hold/chamber overhead and vertical surfaces and
confirming that they are in normal condition. Care is to be taken that in repairing, the insulation or
the ducts are sealed against air blowing into the insulation, or against moisture ingress.
② Confirming that the tank top insulation and protection are in normal condition. Care is to be taken
that in repair or in replacement, the insulation or the protection is sealed against air blowing into the
insulation, or against moisture ingress.
③ Due consideration is to be given to the type of insulation used in the holds/chambers when
determining repair or replacement of the insulation. Where organic foam insulation has been used,
including foamed in-situ type or other insulation slabs, the Surveyor may require an examination of
the insulation by drilling holes.
④ Under normal circumstances, the condition of hold/chamber insulation, grounds, etc. may be
inspected when examining the ship’s steelwork at the special survey.
⑤ Arrangements made for defrosting air coolers and for draining condensate from trays below coolers
are to be examined to confirm that they are in a good working condition.
⑥ Any air refreshing arrangements are to be examined.
6.6.4.3 Second and subsequent special surveys
(1) In addition to the items specified for the first special survey, the following additional items are to be
examined:
① Gas condensers of the shell-and-tube type, and gas evaporators (brine coolers) of the shell-and-tube
type in which refrigerant is in the shell, are to have the water or brine end covers removed and the
shell pneumatically tested with the refrigerant or air, or a mixture of inert gas and refrigerant, to the
pressures as required in Table 2.1.4.1 of Chapter 2, PART FIVE of the Rules, depending on the
different refrigerants used.
② Gas evaporators (brine coolers) of the shell-and-tube type in which the refrigerant is in coil, are to
have the refrigerant end covers removed and the shell hydraulically tested to 1.5 times the designed
pressure, but not less than 0.34 MPa.
③ Heat exchangers used for cooling refrigerant liquid would normally require to be specially
examined internally only if leakage is suspected between high and low pressure sides. This type of
heat exchangers is to be examined and tested at the discretion of the Surveyor according to the
design of such equipment.
6.6.4.4 At the request of the owner and upon approval by CCS Headquarters, a system of continuous
surveys may be undertaken whereby the special survey requirements are carried out in regular rotation.
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CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION

PART ONE PROVISIONS OF CLASSIFICATION

RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION

PART ONE PROVISIONS OF CLASSIFICATION

Effective from July 1 2015

Add ：CCS Mansion,9 Dongzhimen Nan Jie,

Edited by: China Communications Press Co. Ltd.

Copyright © China Classification Society

CHAPTER 2 SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION.....................................................1-3

CHAPTER 3 INSPECTIONS OF PRODUCTS......................................................................................1-39

CHAPTER 4 SURVEYS DURING CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................1-100

Appendix 1 Hull Survey for New Construction...............................................................1-108

CHAPTER 5 SURVEYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION..........................................................................1-178

Appendix 15 GUIDELINES FOR LUBRICATING OIL CONDITION MONITORING

CHAPTER 6 SURVEYS RELATED TO CLASS NOTATIONS.........................................................1-555

Section 1 CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AND ITS MAIN SERVICES

1.1.1 Classification Societies

1.1.2 China Classification Society

1.1.4 Main services

Section 2 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES

1.2.2 Technical Committee

1.2.3 Class committee

CHAPTER 2 SCOPE AND CONDITIONS OF CLASSIFICATION

Section 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

2.1.1 Principle of classification

2.1.2 Process of classification

Section 2 RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION

2.2.1 Basis for classification

① IACS Recommendations are available on IACS website: http://www.iacs.org.uk/.

2.2.2 Rules development

2.2.3 Entry into force of rules

(5) small waterplane area craft;

2.2.5 Equivalent and exemption

2.2.6 References in the Rules

Section 3 CHARACTERS OF CLASSIFICATION AND CLASS NOTATIONS

2.3.1 Characters of classification

2.3.2 Class notations

Section 4 APPLICATION AND FEES

Section 5 SUBMISSION AND EXAMINATION OF PLANS

2.5.1 General requirements

2.5.2 Examination of plans and documents

① Refer to CCS Guidelines for Clients on Safety of Survey.

2.5.3 Validity of approved plans

Section 6 CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS

2.6.1 General requirements

2.6.2 Assessment and examination prior to commencement of construction

Section 7 STATUTORY SERVICES

2.7.1 General requirements

2.7.2 Basis for statutory services

2.7.3 Responsibilities of parties concerned

2.7.4 Assessment of statutory requirements at the request of client

Section 8 APPROVAL OF SUPPLIERS

2.8.1 General requirements

2.8.2 Requirements for approval

2.8.3 List of approved suppliers

Section 9 ASSIGNMENT, MAINTENANCE, SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION AND

2.9.1 Assignment and maintenance of class