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GUIDANCE MANUAL FOR

THE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE


OF TANKER STRUCTURES

A joint publication from the Tanker Structure Co-operative


Forum (TSCF)
and the International Association of Independent Tanker
Owners (INTERTANKO)

Michael Osborne, Consultant

Regulatory requirements
Classification:
.subject to normal maintenance

ISM:
10.1 The Company should establish procedures to
ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with
the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations
and with any additional requirements which may be
established by the Company.

Erika Dec 1999

Prestige Nov 2002

The Need for Guidance on Maintenance

Education

Consistency

Class

EMSA

Inspection and Maintenance Plan

Spaces to be inspected

Frequency of inspection

How to do it (access and details)

Record results

Acceptance Criteria

Guidance for Inspection of Cargo Tank


Corrosion and fractures in the air (vapour) space at
the top of the tank (due to sun on deck).
Pitting of upper surfaces of horizontal structure
and bottom plates.
Coating condition (where applicable) and anode
wear.
Fractures in way of deck and bottom transverse toe
connections to longitudinal bulkheads.

Cargo tanks (contd.)


Fractures in way of stringer toe connections to
longitudinal bulkheads and bottom transverses.
Fractures in way of centreline girder connections
bottom transverses and bulkheads.
Erosion under suctions.
Condition of pipework, valves and fittings.
Condition of access structure (ladders and
Platforms etc.).

Who provides documentation for the


maintenance of transport vehicles ?

Aircraft ?

Designer/Builder

Road Vehicles ?

Designer/Builder

Marine Diesel Engines ? Designer/Builder


Ship Structures ?

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The Shipbuilders Role


Design for reduced maintenance
Provide advice on areas for inspection
Design for ease of inspection
Provide sketch maps

Provide advice on areas for inspection:

The Shipbuilders Role


Design for reduced maintenance
Provide advice on areas for inspection
Design for ease of inspection
Provide sketch maps

Provide access for inspection

The Shipbuilders Role


Design for reduced maintenance
Provide advice on areas for inspection
Design for ease of inspection
Provide sketch maps

Route through a tank


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D e c k P la tin g

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S T R IN G E R 3

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S T R IN G E R 2

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B o tto m S h e ll

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Conclusion
There is a need for more guidance on the
maintenance of tanker structures
Shipbuilders can assist by:
Improved design
Better information for owners
Provision of pro-formas

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