Types of Bottom

TYPES OF BOTTOM SURVEY
• Dry-docking survey survey carried out with the ship in dry-dock.
• In-water survey  survey carried out with the ship afloat (in-water).
BOTTOM SURVEY PERIOD
• Two times in the five year period of the Certificate of Class with a maximum of 36
months between surveys.
• One of the two bottom surveys to be performed in the five-year period is to be

concurrent with the class renewal/special survey and this bottom survey is to be a
dry-docking survey.
• For ships subject to the Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP) and over 15 years of
age and above, the intermediate bottom survey is to be carried out in a dry-dock.
IN WATER SURVEY (IWS)
 The CLASS will accept an In water Survey in lieu of the intermediate docking
between Special Surveys required in a five year period on ships where
an *IWS notation is assigned.
 The In water Survey is to provide the information normally obtained from the
Docking Survey.
Special consideration shall be given to ascertaining-
1. rudder bearing clearances,

2. stern bush clearances based on the operating history,
3. on board testing and stern L.O. analysis.
 The In water Survey is to be carried out at an agreed geographical location, with

the ship at a suitable draught in sheltered waters and with weak tidal streams and
currents.
 The in water visibility is to be good and the hull below the waterline is to be clean.
In Water Survey (IWS) Requirements
 Prior to commencing the In water Survey, the equipment and procedures for both
observing and reporting the survey are to be agreed between the Owners,
Surveyor and diving firm.
 In water Survey is to be carried out by a qualified diver of a firm approved by the
Class.
 If the In water Survey reveals damage or deterioration that requires early
attention, the Surveyor may require that the ship be dry-docked in order that a
fuller survey can be undertaken and the necessary work carried out.
 Where a vessel has an *IWS notation, the conditions of the high resistant paint is
to be confirmed at each dry-docking in order that the *IWS notation can be
maintained.
Where an *IWS (In water Survey) notation is to be assigned, plans and information

covering the following items are to be submitted:
 Details showing how rudder pintle and bush clearances are to be measured and
how the security of the pintles in their sockets is to be verified with the vessel afloat.
 Details showing how stern bush clearances are to be measured with the vessel
afloat.
 Details of high resistant paint, for information only.
In most cases the ship’s underwater inspection is carried out under supervision of the
Classification society inspector, and the diving companies performing the inspection are
pre-tested for competence in a required Classification society and have its recognition
at the hands for performing the works as to surveying the ships.
Here is the approximate description of the list of arrangements which the divers carry
out when the ships’ underwater inspection is required.
 As a rule the specialists-divers, equipped with special instruments and video-

equipment according to the approved survey program, are dived into a required
depth.
 Then those places and objects which should be checked are shown to an
inspector.
 The inspector observes the inspection and constantly sees the image on his
screen as well as he can adjust the divers’ work and direct their actions. The
underwater part of the hull, bottom and side openings, bilge keels, welded seams,
riveted joints and many others are examined, in a word everything that requires
checking and inspection.
 The propellers are thoroughly examined, their state is estimated and availability or
unavailability of cracks, corrosion on the surface of blades are defined.
 If there is necessity for discussion of the disputable matters, more detailed or
repeated examination, all detected defects are captured by photography and
video-record.
 Besides the underwater inspection (survey) can detect the hull dents which a
specialist-diver measures by means of the special meters, magnetic strips and
other instruments.
 Sometimes the underwater inspection is accompanied by simultaneous repair
works in the case if the defects can be eliminated at once afloat. Such partial and
urgent repair helps to prolong the reliability of the ship’s operational characteristics
and to decrease the emergency risks to a considerable extent.
ROV (REMOTE OPERATED VEHILCLES)
Every underwater inspection:
 Ensures safety and structural integrity of vessel

 Assess the hull condition
 Observes the condition of the antifouling paint
 The data obtained from individual inspections can be compiled to produce meaningful trends.

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TYPES OF BOTTOM SURVEY

• Dry-docking survey survey carried out with the ship in dry-dock.

BOTTOM SURVEY PERIOD

• One of the two bottom surveys to be performed in the five-year period is to be

IN WATER SURVEY (IWS)

Special consideration shall be given to ascertaining-

1. rudder bearing clearances,

 The In water Survey is to be carried out at an agreed geographical location, with

In Water Survey (IWS) Requirements

Where an *IWS (In water Survey) notation is to be assigned, plans and information

 As a rule the specialists-divers, equipped with special instruments and video-

Every underwater inspection:

 Ensures safety and structural integrity of vessel

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