Rules For Classification in Service 2-020101-012-E

RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING
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document approved on 24.12.13
R U L E S
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS

OF SHIPS IN S E R V I C E
ND No. 2-020101-012-E
St. P e t e r s b u r g
2014
Rules for the Classification Surveys o f Ships i n Service o f Russian M a r i t i m e Register o f Shipping have been
a p p r o v e d i n accordance w i t h the established a p p r o v a l procedure and c o m e into force since 1 January 2 0 1 4 .
T h e R u l e s are b a s e d o n t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n S u r v e y s o f S h i p s i n S e r v i c e , 2 0 1 3 .
T h e unified requirements, interpretations and recommendations o f the International Association o f Classification
Societies and the relevant resolutions o f the International M a r i t i m e Organization have been taken into consideration i n
the Rules.
T h e a m e n d m e n t s a n d a d d i t i o n s h a v e b e e n i n t r o d u c e d : i n C h a p t e r 2 . 1 a n d p a r a 5 . 7 o f P a r t I ; i n p a r a s 1.1.6,
2 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 1 5 , 2 . 5 . 1 . 2 , 2 . 5 . 1 . 3 , 3 . 4 . 2 . 2 , 3 . 4 . 2 . 3 , 4 . 6 . 2 . 3 , 4 . 6 . 3 . 3 a n d C h a p t e r 4 . 8 o f P a r t l l ; i n A p p e n d i c e s 1 . 3 - 1 a n d 1.3-2,
paras 1.1.1, 1.3.1.6, 4 . 1 . 1 . 2 , 9.1.3 o f P a r t I I I ; i n A p p e n d i x 2 .
N e w p a r a 4 . 1 0 . 4 h a s b e e n i n t r o d u c e d i n P a r t I . N e w p a r a s 1.2.3, 9 . 1 . 3 a n d n e w S e c t i o n 1 8 h a v e b e e n i n t r o d u c e d
i n Part I I I . N e w A p p e n d i x 3 hasbeen introduced (amended A p p e n d i x 2-4 t o A p p e n d i x 2).
T h e f o l l o w i n g c i r c u l a r l e t t e r s h a v e b e e n i n t r o d u c e d i n t o t h e R u l e s : 340-49-682 o f 1 6 . 0 9 . 2 0 1 3 , 340-21-688 o f
2 2 . 1 0 . 2 0 1 3 , 340-21-689 o f 2 2 . 1 0 . 2 0 1 3 .
T h e Rules are intended for surveyors, ship crews and shipowners.
I S B N 978-5-89331-257-7
, 2 0 1 4
C O N T E N T S
PART I.GENERAL
1
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
3
4
4.10
5
6
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
2.4.3
PROVISIONS
Application
7
Definitions a n d explanations
7
D e f i n i t i o n s applied to a l l ships
7
D e f i n i t i o n s o f types o f ships subject
to Enhanced Survey Programme ( E S P ) . . . . 1 1
Abbreviations
13
T y p e s of classification surveys
13
Preparation for surveys
13
P r e p a r a t i o n a n d safe e x e c u t i o n o f t h e s h i p
hull survey
15
Assessment of the ship technical
condition
16
Ship's technicaldocumentation
17
Requirements for service suppliers . . . .
18
General
18
Application
18
Procedure for recognition and certification . 1 9
Issue o f R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate
20
I n f o r m a t i o n o n alterations to the certified
service operation system
20
Cancellation o f recognition
20
Special requirements for various categories
o f service suppliers
20
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
2.4.8
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4
4.1
4.2
P A R T I I .S U R V E Y S C H E D U L E A N D S C O P E
1
1.1
1.2
2
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
Initialsurvey
General
Surveys performed for the purpose
o f class assignment to a ship i n service . . .
Periodicalsurveys
S u m m a r i z e d scope o f periodical surveys
o f a ship i n tabular f o r m
A n n u a l survey
General
Hull
Ship's arrangements, equipment
and outfit
Fire protection
Machinery installation
Ship systems and piping
Electrical equipment
A u t o m a t i o n equipment
Intermediate survey
General
Hull
Special survey
General
Hull
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29
4.3
4.4
4.5
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4.6
4.7
4.8
Ship's arrangements, equipment

and outfit
Fire protection
Ship systems and piping
A u t o m a t i o n equipment
S u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m . .
Continuous Survey System
Planned Maintenance Scheme
for Machinery
Scheme o f Harmonized Ship
Survey System
Occasionalsurveys
Surveys for suspension, reinstatement
o r w i t h d r a w a l o f ship's class
S u r v e y s f o r transfer o f ship's class a n d
a s s i g n m e n t o f R S class t o a ship
i n service
S u r v e y s f o r ships w i t h d o u b l e o r d u a l class
i n case o f a s s i g n m e n t , r e t a i n m e n t
a n d w i t h d r a w a l o f class
S u r v e y s for laid-up ships and for these ships
put i n operation
S u r v e y s o f ships i n connection
w i t h accidents
C h a n g i n g o f class n o t a t i o n o f a ship classed
b y the Register
Other surveys
General
Surveys carried out o n authorization
o f state a u t h o r i t i e s
S u r v e y s o f ships received to or accepted
f r o m the time-charter
S u r v e y s associated w i t h c o n f i r m a t i o n
o f damage claims
S u r v e y o f ships to be w r i t t e n o f f f r o m
active fleet
S u r v e y o f ships d u r i n g change o f shipowner,
port o f registry and name
Pre-sale s u r v e y o f ships
Special surveillance regime
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P A R T III. A D D I T I O N A L S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S D E P E N D I N G
ON THEIR PURPOSE AND HULL MATERIAL
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
App
General
Definitions
Repairs
Preparations for survey
e n d i x 1 . 3 . Guidelines o n Technical
Assessment o f the E S P Ships' H u l l s
i n Conjunction w i t h Planning for Special
Enhanced Hull Survey
A p p e n d i x 1 . 3 - 1 . Survey Programme . . .
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119
119
123
126
A p p e n d i x 1 . 3 - 2 . Survey Planning
Questionnaire
129
1.4
D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n board the E S P ships . . 1 3 2
A p p e n d i x 1 . 4 . F o r m o f Owner's Inspection
Report
132
1.5
Procedures for thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . . . 133
1.6
Procedures for recognition o f firms engaged
in thickness measurements o f h u l l
structures
133
1.7 R e q u i r e m e n t f o r t h e E S P s u r v e y s
(IACS P R 20)
133
1.8 N u m b e r a n d l o c a t i o n s o f m e a s u r e m e n t s
for C S R b u l k carriers and o i l tankers
(refer to the Instruction o n Residual
Thickness Measurements o f Ships Hulls) . . 1 3 4
1.9 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a
137
2
Surveys of oiltankers and combination
carriers
138
2.1 G e n e r a l
138
2.2
Special survey
138
2.3 A n n u a l s u r v e y
139
2.4
Intermediate survey
143
2.5
144
2.6
Documentation o n board
144
2.7 P r o c e d u r e s f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s . . . 1 4 4
2.8
Reporting o n hull survey and evaluation
o f survey
144
A p p e n d i x 2 . 8 . Survey reporting principles . 145
2.9
Criteria for longitudinal strength o f h u l l girder
for o i l tankers
147
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 1 . Sampling m e t h o d o f thickness
measurements for longitudinal strength evaluation
and repair methods
147
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 2 . Calculation criteria
o f section modulus o f midship section
o f hull girder
149
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 3 . Diminution limit o f m i n i m u m
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f ships i n service . . 1 4 9
3
S u r v e y s o f double skin oil tankers . . . . 150
3.1 G e n e r a l
150
3.2
Special survey
150
155
3.4
Intermediate survey
156
3.5
157
3.6 D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d
157
3.7 P r o c e d u r e s f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s . . . 1 5 7
3.8
o f survey
157
A p p e n d i x 3 . 8 . Survey reporting
principles
158
3.9
Criteria for longitudinal strength o f h u l l girder
for o i l tankers
160
A p p e n d i x 3 . 9 - 1 . Sampling m e t h o d o f thickness
measurements for longitudinal strength
evaluation and repair methods
161
Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service
A p p e n d i x 3 . 9 - 2 . Calculation criteria o f section

m o d u l u s o f midship section o f h u l l girder . 1 6 2
A p p e n d i x 3 . 9 - 3 . Diminution limit o f m i n i m u m
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f ships i n service . . 1 6 2
4
Surveys of chemicaltankers
163
4.1 G e n e r a l
163
4.2
Special survey
163
170
4.4
Intermediate survey
171
4.5
172
4.6
172
4.7 P r o c e d u r e s f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s . . 1 7 2
4.8
o f survey
172
A p p e n d i x 4 . 8 . Survey reporting principles . 173
5
Surveys of bulk carriers
174
5.1 G e n e r a l
174
5.2
Special survey
174
A p p e n d i x 5 . 2 - 1 . Criteria for assessment
o f the condition o f hatch covers
180
and coamings
A p p e n d i x 5 . 2 - 2 . T i m i n g o f compliance
o f b u l k carriers w i t h the requirements
o f S O L A S XII/12 and XII/13
180
5.3
A n n u a l survey
181
5.4
Intermediate survey
184
5.5
185
5.6
185
5.7 P r o c e d u r e s f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s . . 1 8 5
5.8
o f survey
185
A p p e n d i x 5 . 8 . Survey reporting principles . 1 8 6
5.9
E v a l u a t i o n o f scantlings o f the transverse
watertight corrugated bulkhead
between cargo holds N o s . 1 and 2 w i t h
cargo h o l d N o . 1 flooded
( I A C S U R S19)
187
A p p e n d i x 5 . 9 - 1 . Guidelines t o Assess Capability
o f Carriage o f H i g h Density Cargoes o n Existing
B u l k Carriers According t o the Strength
o f Transverse Bulkhead between Cargo Holds
N o s . 1 and 2
194
A p p e n d i x 5 . 9 - 2 . Guidelines
on Renewal/Reinforcement o f Vertically
Corrugated Transverse Watertight B u l k h e a d
between Cargo Holds N o s . 1 and 2
195
A p p e n d i x 5 . 9 - 3 . Guidelines for the Gauging
o f the Vertically Corrugated Transverse
Watertight Bulkhead between
Holds N o s . 1 and 2
197
5.10 E v a l u a t i o n o f a l l o w a b l e h o l d l o a d i n g o f c a r g o
h o l d w i t h cargo h o l d N o . 1 ( I A C S U R S22) 1 9 8
5.11 E v a l u a t i o n o f e m e r g e n c y s t a b i l i t y w i t h c a r g o
hold N o . 1 flooded ( I A C S U R S23)
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Contents
5.12
App
5.13
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
App
6.9
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
10
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
11
11.1
11.2
11.3
12
E v a l u a t i o n o f the condition o f frames

and frame brackets o f cargo holds
(IACSURS31)
e n d i x 5 . 1 2 . Guidelines for Gauging
o f Side Shell Frames and Brackets
in Single Side S k i n B u l k Carriers
E v a l u a t i o n o f cargo hatch cover securing
arrangements ( I A C S U R S30)
Surveys of double skin bulk carriers . . .
General
Special survey
Annual survey
Intermediate survey
Procedures for thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . . .
o f survey
e n d i x 6 . 8 . Survey reporting principles .
E v a l u a t i o n o f cargo hatch cover securing
arrangements ( I A C S U R S30)
Hull surveys of certain types of general
dry cargo ships
General
Special survey
Annual survey
Intermediate survey
Procedures for thickness measurements . . .
Surveys of gas carriers
General
Annual survey
Intermediate survey
Special survey
Procedures for thickness measurements . . .
S u r v e y s before a n d after the first loaded
voyage
Surveys of passenger ships
General
General requirements for survey
Annual survey
Special survey
D r a w i n g up survey results
Surveys of specialpurpose ships
General
Definitions and explanations
Survey
Register documents
Surveys of ships carrying non-bulk
dangerous goods
General
Survey
Register documents
S u r v e y s o f ships for fitness for carriage
of b u l k cargoes other than grain
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12.1 G e n e r a l
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12.2 S u r v e y
243
12.3 R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s
243
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Surveys o f floating docks, berth-connected
ships a n d barges
244
13.1 G e n e r a l
244
13.2 S u r v e y o f f l o a t i n g d o c k h u l l s
244
Hull surveys of concrete ships
244
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14.1 G e n e r a l
244
14.2 S u r v e y
244
14.3 T e c h n i c a l a s s e s s m e n t o f c o n d i t i o n
o f reinforced concrete h u l l structures . . .
244
15
H u l l surveys o f glass-reinforced plastic ships
245
15.1 G e n e r a l
245
16
Surveys of ships carrying packaged
irradiated nuclear fuel, p l u t o n i u m
and high-level radioactive wastes . . . .
245
16.1 G e n e r a l
245
16.2 S u r v e y
245
16.3 R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s
245
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S u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s to b o w , side, s t e r n doors,
r a m p s a n d inner doors of ro-ro ships ..
245
17.1 G e n e r a l
245
17.2 S p e c i a l s u r v e y
246
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17.4 R e p o r t i n g
247
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Surveys o f fishing vessels
247
P A R T IV. S U R V E Y S O F R E F R I G E R A T I N G P L A N T S
1
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
2
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
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241
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243
3.7
3.8
4
4.1
General
249
Survey
249
C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s w i t h a class
o f another classification society or w i t h
n o class assigned
249
Continuous survey
250
R e i n s t a t e m e n t o f class
250
Procedure a n d scope of periodicalsurveys 250
Annualsurvey
250
General
250
Survey o f machinery
250
S u r v e y o f heat exchangers and other apparatus,
a n d p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s as w e l l as c o o l i n g
appliances
250
S u r v e y o f fittings, pipelines and air ducts
. 2 5 3
Survey o f refrigerating plant instrumentation
and a u t o m a t i o n devices
253
S u r v e y o f r e f r i g e r a t e d spaces, r e f r i g e r a t i n g
m a c h i n e r y r o o m , refrigerant store r o o m s ,
process equipment r o o m s
253
Operational testing
253
Tests
254
Specialsurvey
254
General
254
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Survey o f machinery
254
Survey o f refrigerant heat exchangers
and pressure vessels, and c o o l i n g
appliances
254
S u r v e y o f fittings, pipelines and air d u c t s . . 2 5 5
Survey o f instrumentation, alarm and
w a r n i n g systems, and refrigerating plant
255
automation devices
S u r v e y o f refrigerated spaces a n d t h e i r
insulation, refrigerating machinery r o o m ,
refrigerant store r o o m s , process e q u i p m e n t
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rooms
4.7
4.8
Operational testing
Tests
Initialsurvey
Assessment of the technicalcondition
6
A p p e n d i x 1 . L i s t o f ship technical
documentation
A p p e n d i x 2.Instructions for Determination
o f the Technical Condition, R e n o v a t i o n
and Repair o f the H u l l s
o f Sea-Going Ships
A p p e n d i x 3 . L i s t o f documents recommended
for use d u r i n g h u l l repair
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RULES F O RT H E CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS O F SHIPS IN SERVICE
PART I. GENERAL
1 APPLICATION
1.1 T h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n S u r v e y s o f S h i p s
i n S e r v i c e set f o r t h t y p e s , s c o p e s a n d s c h e d u l e o f
surveys o f items o f technical supervision for various
purpose ships t o v e r i f y that ships and ship refrigerating
plants c o m p l y w i t h the rules o f Russian M a r i t i m e
Register o f Shipping and the normative technical
documents regarding the possibility to assign, retain
a n d c o n f i r m the Register class according to their purpose,
s a f e t y o f h u m a n l i f e a t sea, safe c a r r i a g e o f p a s s e n g e r s
a n d c a r g o e s , as w e l l as f o r o t h e r f u n c t i o n s o f t e c h n i c a l
supervision assigned to the Register.
1
1.2 T h e p r e s e n t R u l e s a r e a p p l i e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r
d u r i n g technical s u p e r v i s i o n o f ships a n d ship refrigera
ting plants i n service w i t h the purpose o f their
classification a n d v e r i f i c a t i o n o f class conditions.
Classification surveys carried o u t i n due dates a n d scope
are m a n d a t o r y f o r a ship a n d ship r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t
classification b y the Register.
M o r e detailed instructions a n d recommendations to the
surveyors and shipowners o n the organization and methods
o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n are g i v e n i n t h e G u i d e l i n e s o n
Technical Supervision o f Ships i n Service .
1.3 T h e p r e s e n t R u l e s a r e m a n d a t o r y f o r a l l
shipowners, organizations, firms and individuals in
volved i n operation o f s h i p s . T h e above-mentioned
organizations, firms and individuals ensure the fulfilment
o f the Rules' requirements, performance o f the Register
technical supervision, submission o f the necessary
documentation to the Register surveyors and the
fulfilment o f the requirements o f the Register surveyors
issued u p o n the s u r v e y results.
1.4 T h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f d e v i a t i o n f r o m c e r t a i n
requirements o f the R u l e s is d e t e r m i n e d b y the Register
H e a d Office ( R H O ) , provided the shipowner submits the
technical substantiation and the conclusion o f the
R S Branch Offices for in-service supervision.
1.5 T h e R e g i s t e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a c t i v i t i e s d o n o t
p r e c l u d e t h e set a c t i v i t i e s o f o t h e r s t a t e s u p e r v i s i o n
bodies, s h i p o w n e r s , flag state m a r i t i m e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n s
and port administrations.
T h e requirements for suppliers o f services, w h i c h
r e s u l t s a r e u s e d d u r i n g R e g i s t e r s u r v e y s o f s h i p s , a r e set
f o r t h i n S e c t i o n 7.
PROVISIONS
The requirements for checking o f instrumentation

a r e set f o r t h i n S e c t i o n 5, P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " o f
the Guidelines.
1.6 T h e fees f o r t h e s u p e r v i s i o n c a r r i e d o u t are c h a r g e d
b y the Register according t o the pricing s y s t e m established
b y t h e R e g i s t e r . I n case o f n o n - f u l f i l l m e n t o r i m p r o p e r
fulfillment o f the obligations to the Register, including the
p a y m e n t for its services, the Register has a r i g h t n o t t o
a s s i g n t h e class or, w h e n t h e class h a s b e e n a l r e a d y
a s s i g n e d , t o s u s p e n d o r w i t h d r a w t h e class o f t h e s h i p , o n
w h i c h the obligation t o the Register, i n c l u d i n g the p a y m e n t
for its services, has n o t b e e n fulfilled o r has b e e n
improperly fulfilled, and to w i t h d r a w (make an entry o f
invalidity) the documents issued b y the R e g i s t e r . P a y m e n t
o f invoices submitted b y the Register for the survey is m a d e
p e r e x i s t i n g scale o f fees o r o n t h e b a s i s o f a n a g r e e m e n t
between a shipowner/yard and the Register Representation.
S u r v e y carried o u t b y the Register Representation initiative
is n o t i n v o i c e d , h o w e v e r , t h e s u r v e y s a i m e d t o e l i m i n a t e t h e
c o m m e n t s m a d e i n t h e c o u r s e o f t h e i n i t i a t i v e s u r v e y are
paid for o n c o m m o n terms.
H e r e i n a f t e r r e f e r r e d t o as " t h e R u l e s " .
H e r e i n a f t e r r e f e r r e d t o as " t h e R e g i s t e r , R S " .
H e r e i n a f t e r r e f e r r e d t o as " t h e G u i d e l i n e s " .
2 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
2.1 D E F I N I T I O N S A P P L I E D T O A L L
SHIPS
See circular
C a n c e l l a t i o n o f c l a s s i s a t e r m i n a t i o n o f See circular
the R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n due t o the ship's loss
or scrapping.
B a l l a s t t a n k is a tank, w h i c h is u s e d s o l e l y for
salt w a t e r b a l l a s t . A d o u b l e side t a n k o f a d o u b l e s k i n
s h i p i s c o n s i d e r e d as a s e p a r a t e t a n k e v e n i f i t i s
connected w i t h double b o t t o m or other tanks.
T e m p o r a r y r e p a i r is repair p r o v i d i n g retainm e n t o f t h e ship's class, a n d , w h e r e a p p l i c a b l e , o f s t a t u t o r y
certificates o f the ship o r floating facility for t i m e period,
a s s i g n e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case c o n s i d e r i n g
e s s e n t i a l ship's s t r u c t u r e s , m e c h a n i s m s , s y s t e m s , equip
ment, arrangements to be repaired a n d depending o n
dimensions/particulars o f the damages/failures.Temporary
r e p a i r i s a l l o w e d i n s u c h cases w h e n i t i s i m p o s s i b l e t o
c a r r y o u t p r o m p t a n d t h o r o u g h r e p a i r o f ship's h u l l
structures, m e c h a n i s m s , systems, equipment, arrangements,
e t c . a n d safe o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s h i p i s p r o v i d e d f o r t h e w h o l e
p e r i o d u n t i l t h o r o u g h repair is carried o u t t a k i n g i n t o
account p r o v i s i o n s o f A n n e x 17 t o the Guidelines.
R e n e w a l o f c l a s s i s a confirmation o f the
ship class v a l i d i t y f o r a n e w , as a r u l e , 5-year
classification p e r i o d a n d issue o f t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Certificate, instead o f t h e Certificate, w h i c h validity
expired, i n case o f the satisfactory results o f the special
s u r v e y o f t h e ship i n t h e R e g i s t e r class.
A g e o f s h i p is a p e r i o d o f t i m e (a n u m b e r o f full
years) b e t w e e n the date o f the ship construction a n d the
current d a t e . T h e age o f a ship ( o r t h e date o f
construction) cannot be changed as the result o f major
conversion, m o d e r n i z a t i o n or r e n o v a t i o n o f the ship hull.
R e i n s t a t e m e n t o f c l a s s is a c o n f i r m a t i o n
o f class v a l i d i t y w i t h t h e satisfactory results o f t h e
occasional s u r v e y o f the ship w i t h the class suspended o n
the e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e reason t h a t caused t h e class
suspension.
A i r p i p e h e a d s fitted o n t h e e x p o s e d d e c k are
t h o s e e x t e n d i n g a b o v e t h e f r e e b o a r d d e c k o r super
structure decks.
P r o t o t y p e s h i p is a single-built ship or the
first ship o f a s e r i e s . W h e r e series ships a r e b u i l t a t
different f i r m s , the first ship o f a series b u i l t a t each f i r m
is considered t o b e the p r o t o t y p e s h i p . T h e ship, w h i c h
has undergone m a j o r c o n v e r s i o n , shall b e q u a l i f i e d as a
prototype ship.
I N F c a r g o is packaged irradiated nuclear fuel,
p l u t o n i u m and high-level radioactive wastes carried as
cargo i n accordance w i t h Class 7 o f the International
M a r i t i m e Dangerous G o o d s C o d e (schedules 10, 1 1 , 1 2 ,
13 o r 1 4 ) .
C a r g o area (cargo l e n g t h
area):
for tankers (including o i l tankers a n d chemical
tankers): i s that part o f the ship, w h i c h includes cargo
t a n k s , slop t a n k s a n d cargo/ballast p u m p - r o o m s , coffer
dams, ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces adjacent t o cargo
tanks, and also deck areas t h r o u g h o u t the entire l e n g t h
and breadth o f t h e part o f t h e ship o v e r t h e above
m e n t i o n e d spaces;
for d r y cargo ships ( i n c l u d i n g b u l k carriers a n d
general d r y cargo ships): i s that part o f the ship, w h i c h
includes a l l cargo h o l d s a n d adjacent areas i n c l u d i n g fuel
t a n k s , c o f f e r d a m s , ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces.
D a t e o f i s s u e is the date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f the
ship survey resulting i n issue o f a n appropriate
certificate.
D a t e o f s u r v e y i s the date stated i n d o c u m e n t s
confirming t h e survey performance, i n t h e report
( i f several reports are available, t h e date o f the latest
one), certificate.
D a t e o f b u i l d o f t h e s h i p i s t h e date,
m o n t h a n d year w h e n the n e w construction survey
process o f the Register is actually completed a n d t h e
Classification Certificate is issued t o the ship, p r o v i d e d
the ship construction h a s been completed w i t h i n
6 m o n t h s after t h e date o f l a u n c h i n g a n d w i t h i n
12 m o n t h s i f satisfactory h u l l c o n d i t i o n i s p r o v e d t o b e
e n s u r e d . O t h e r w i s e , the l a u n c h i n g date i s considered t o

be the date o f the ship c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d classification.
W h e r e there i s a substantial delay b e t w e e n the date
o f the actual completion o f the technical supervision
during the ship construction and the ship c o m m e n c i n g
active service, t h e date o f c o m m i s s i o n i n g m a y also b e
specified.
After conversion, modernization o r renovation is
c o m p l e t e d , t h e date o f b u i l d s h a l l r e m a i n assigned t o t h e ship.
W h e r e a complete replacement o r addition o f a
m a j o r p o r t i o n o f t h e ship (e.g., c o m p l e t e f o r w a r d o r after
section, a complete m a i n cargo section ( w h i c h m a y
include a complete cargo hold/tank), a complete deck
section o f a passenger ship o r a h u l l structure obtained
after c o n v e r s i o n o f a single h u l l t o a double h u l l ship) i s
i n v o l v e d as a result o f c o n v e r s i o n , m o d e r n i z a t i o n o r
renovation, the f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
the date o f b u i l d (date, m o n t h a n d y e a r ) associated
w i t h each m a j o r p o r t i o n o f the ship shall b e indicated
w h e r e i t has been agreed that the n e w e r structure shall be
o n a different survey cycle;
s u r v e y requirements shall b e based o n the date o f
b u i l d associated w i t h each m a j o r p o r t i o n o f t h e ship;
anniversary dates o f the subsequent surveys o f the
replaced o r built-in h u l l m a j o r parts/portions shall be
assigned t h e same as f o r t h e w h o l e ship, i.e. o n e
anniversary date for the ship as a w h o l e .
D o u b l e c l a s s isaclassofashipclassedwithtwo
societies n o t e n t e r e d i n t o a n a g r e e m e n t o n d u a l c l a s s . I n t h i s
case, o n e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s o c i e t y i n p e r f o r m i n g c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n / r e n e w a l o f its class, acts
independently o f the other society and i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f i t s r u l e s a s i t w o u l d act i n t h e case o f
the ship being classed w i t h the society alone.
C l o s e - u p
s u r v e y
is a survey where the
details o f structural components a r e w i t h i n t h e close
v i s u a l i n s p e c t i o n range o f the surveyor, i.e. n o r m a l l y
w i t h i n reach o f hand.
A p p r o v e d m a t e r i a l s , products a n d
p r o d u c t i o n p r o c e s s e s are materials, products
and production processes h o l d i n g T y p e A p p r o v a l
Certificate o r a l l o w e d b y t h e Register f o r direct u s e
w i t h o u t the drawing-up o f this Certificate.
A n n i v e r s a r y d a t e i s t h e date a n d m o n t h o f
each year corresponding t o the e x p i r y date o f v a l i d i t y o f
the Classification Certificate issued i n accordance w i t h
2.4.1.4.5 t o 2.4.1.4.9 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope".
S u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n is a n extent o f
corrosion such that assessment o f corrosion pattern
indicates a wastage i n excess o f 75 per cent o f a l l o w a b l e
margins, but w i t h i n acceptable limits.
C h a n g i n g o f c l a s s n o t a t i o n is a process o f
changing t h e character o f classification, distinguishing
m a r k s , as w e l l as descriptive n o t a t i o n i n t h e class
n o t a t i o n o f RS-classed ship.
Part I.
General Provisions
W i t h d r a w a l o f d o c u m e n t s is a procedure
o f t e r m i n a t i o n o f the ship documents consisting i n a n
entry t o b e made i n the S u r v e y R e p o r t and, w h e n e v e r
practicable, i n the Classification Certificate itself to t h e
effect t h a t t h e C e r t i f i c a t e ceases t o b e v a l i d (loses i t s
v a l i d i t y ) due t o the reasons o f w i t h d r a w a l , as w e l l as i n
case o f n o n - f u l f i l l m e n t o r i m p r o p e r f u l f i l l m e n t o f t h e
shipowner/proprietor c o m m i t m e n t s t o t h e Register,
i n c l u d i n g c o m m i t m e n t s o n p a y m e n t for i t s services o r
payment o f a p e n a l t y . W i t h d r a w a l o f documents may,
w h e n e v e r practicable, be accompanied b y t h e actual
w i t h d r a w a l o f the Certificate itself f r o m the ship.
S u r v e y o r ' s i n s p e c t i o n is c h e c k i n g o f t h e
ship received t o o r accepted f r o m t h e time-charter
according t o the charterer's request.
N o r m a t i v e - t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t s are
standards, g u i d i n g t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t s , t e c h n i c a l re
quirements, norms, calculation methods, instructions,
guidelines a n d other documents approved b y t h e
Register, w h i c h determine structural a n d production
standards d u r i n g construction (manufacture), repairs,
assembly, tests a n d o p e r a t i o n o f ships, ship's systems,
arrangements and equipment, materials and products.
O v e r a l l s u r v e y isa survey intended to report
o n t h e o v e r a l l conditions o f t h e h u l l structure a n d
determine the extent o f additional close-up surveys.
O p e r a t o r is a ni n d i v i d u a l o r legal entity, w h i c h
operates t h e ship o n t h e basis o f agreement w i t h a
proprietor o r shipowner.
S u r v e y is an integral part o f technical supervision
comprising:
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t h e ship d o c u m e n t s , a p p r o v e d tech
nical documentation, certificates o f c o n f o r m i t y f o r
materials and components;
verification o f documents o n scheduled inspection
carried out b y competent persons o r organisations;
e x a m i n a t i o n , i n c l u d i n g , i f necessary, opening-up a n d
dismantling;
c h e c k o f m e a s u r e m e n t s , p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n tests,
operational testing;
m o n i t o r i n g o f p r o d u c t i o n processes;
issue o f the required Register documents o r their
endorsement;
b r a n d i n g a n d s e a l i n g o f i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l super
vision, i f necessary.
S u r v e y o fq u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m
is v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t h e q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m w i t h t h e
purpose o f defining its compliance w i t h the requirements o f
the specified standard a n d assessment o f i t s operational
effectiveness a n d c a p a b i l i t y t o a c h i e v e t h e o b j e c t i v e s w i t h i n
the f r a m e w o r k o f establishing the quality policy.
S p e c i a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s are ship damage;
unforeseen failure o f the surveyor to the Register to arrive
o n board the ship because o f restrictions i m p o s e d b y the
M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o n t h e r i g h t o f access t o the ship
o r o n free m o v e m e n t i n t h e area o f the ship m o o r a g e ;
unexpected delays o f t h e ship a t port because o f

impossibility t o perform unloading operations during
exceptionally long-drawn period o f unfavourable weather
c o n d i t i o n s ; acts o f G o d ; strikes; hostilities; m a j o r repair o r
m o d e r n i z a t i o n o f the ship; lay-up o f the ship and other
force majeure t a k e n into account w h e n issuing t h e
Certificate for the full 5-year period.
N o t e . M a j o r (overhaul, reconditioning/restoring) repair o r
m o d e r n i z a t i o n means scheduled repair concurrent w i t h special survey,
w h i c h requires, according t o t h e rules, ship d r y d o c k i n g survey,
testing f o r defects, r e p l a c e m e n t o f p l a t i n g o r f r a m i n g , o p e n i n g - u p a n d
dismantling o r replacement o f m a i n machinery, development o f
design documentation for repairs o r significant modifications t o t h e
hull, machinery, arrangements o r equipment t o be submitted t o t h e
Register approval, specifications o f repairs agreed u p o n , the p r o g r a m
o f m o o r i n g and seatrials t o b e submitted for approval.
A s a rule, m a j o r repair takes m o r e t h a n six months.

M e d i u m repair, r o u t i n e o r d o c k repair n o t m e e t i n g
the above stated r e q u i r e m e n t s are n o t considered b y the
Register as m a j o r repair i n pursuance w i t h t h e applied
definition o f "special circumstances", except f o r a
t h o r o u g h repair made t o restore t h e structures o r
m a c h i n e r y d a m a g e d as a result o f casualty.
R e a s s i g n m e n t o f R S l a s s is a process o f
classification o f a ship w i t h w i t h d r a w n R S class a n d
h a v i n g n o class o f a n o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s o c i e t y ( A C S )
I A C S m e m b e r over 6 m o n t h s f r o m receipt o f w r i t t e n
request f o r r e a s s i g n m e n t o f R S class.
C o n f i r m a t i o n o f c l a s s is a confirmation o f
class v a l i d i t y i n t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e i n case o f t h e
satisfactory results o f the a n n u a l (intermediate) survey.
T h o r o u g h r e p a i r is a repair made for renova
t i o n o f the damaged structure i n accordance w i t h t h e
requirements o f the Rules for Construction u p t o t h e
level w h e n there is n o necessity to set a n y requirements
or conditions regarding t h e object repaired a n d t o
p e r f o r m technical supervision o f the latter u n t i l the n e x t
periodical survey, i.e. t h e repair w a s made t o t h e
s u r v e y o r satisfaction a n d n o a d d i t i o n a l repair is required.
S e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g is t h e coating, w h i c h
solidifies o r changes so that i t retains flexibility a n d a n
a b i l i t y t o p r e v e n t c o r r o s i o n w i t h i n , a t least, t h r e e y e a r s . I t
shall be h a r d e n o u g h t o b e t o u c h e d a n d f o r w a l k i n g w i t h o u t
essential d e t e r i o r a t i o n o f its protective properties.
S p a c e s are separate c o m p a r t m e n t s , i n c l u d i n g
holds and tanks.
T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n includes all longitudinal
m e m b e r s such as p l a t i n g , l o n g i t u d i n a l s a n d girders at the
deck, sides, b o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m , a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkhead (including plating and longitudinals o f sloping
and h o r i z o n t a l plates o f topside, hopper and w i n g tanks)
w i t h i n t h e length o f o n e plate along t h e s h i p . F o r
transversely f r a m e d vessels, a transverse section includes
adjacent frames a n d their e n d connections i n w a y o f
transverse sections.
R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n are the Rules f o r
the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships
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and also t h e R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n o f other types o f

ships l i k e m o b i l e offshore d r i l l i n g units, nuclear vessels,
g a s c a r r i e r s , etc.
C o m p e t e n t b o d y is a n organization (firm)
recognized b y t h e Register f o r performing w o r k s
(rendering services) i n compliance w i t h t h e Register
requirements.
R e c o g n i t i o n o f s e r v i c e s u p p l i e r is a
p r o c e d u r e f o r o b t a i n i n g b y t h e service s u p p l i e r o f r e c o g n i t i o n
(approval) b y t h e Register t o perform t h e w o r k s , w h i c h
results are u s e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r d u r i n g s u r v e y o f ships.
S u s p e n s i o n o f c l a s s isa notification ofthe
s h i p o w n e r that the v a l i d i t y o f the ship class i s suspended
f r o m t h e date a n d d u e t o t h e r e a s o n stated i n t h e
notification, until t h e m o m e n t o f elimination o f t h e
reason that caused t h e class suspension, b u t n o t m o r e
t h a n for 6 m o n t h s after the date o f class suspension.
A s s i g n m e n t o f R S class t o a ship i n
s e r v i c e is a process o f classification o f t h e ship
constructed w i t h o u t R S technical supervision and h a v i n g
n o class o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r o v e r 6 m o n t h s f r o m
receipt o f w r i t t e n request for classification.
C r a n k i n g o f m a c h i n e r y i s p e r i o d i c a l pro
pulsion o f driving mechanisms and equipment by means
o f d r i v i n g gears o r m a n u a l l y b y r o t a t i n g n o t less t h a n o n e
revolution/cycle and installation o f these elements i n n e w
position.
C r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l a r e a s are locations,
w h i c h have been identified f r o m calculations t o require
m o n i t o r i n g o r f r o m the service h i s t o r y o f t h e subject ship
o r f r o m s i m i l a r o r sister ships ( i f a v a i l a b l e ) t o b e sensitive
to cracking, buckling o r corrosion, w h i c h w o u l d impair
the structural integrity o f the ship.
S e l f - p r o p e l l e d s h i p i s a ship w i t h mechan
ical means o f p r o p u l s i o n n o t r e q u i r i n g assistance f r o m
another ships d u r i n g n o r m a l operation.
Q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m i s a n aggre
gate o f interrelated a n d interacting c o m p o n e n t s t o
develop t h e p o l i c y a n d objectives o f the Register a n d
to achieve these quality objectives b y t h e w a y o f the
coordinated t o p management activities a n d Register
quality management s y s t e m . T h e quality management
s y s t e m i n v o l v e s as i t s integral part t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n
structure, processes a n d resources, responsibility a n d
authorities necessary t o have t h e quality management
implemented.
C o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m i s nor
m a l l y considered a full hard protective c o a t i n g . H a r d
protective coating is usually t o be epoxy o r equivalent.
O t h e r c o a t i n g systems, w h i c h are n e i t h e r soft n o r s e m i h a r d c o a t i n g s , m a y b e c o n s i d e r e d a c c e p t a b l e a s alter
n a t i v e s , p r o v i d e d t h a t t h e y are a p p l i e d a n d m a i n t a i n e d i n
compliance w i t h the manufacturer's specification.As for
the requirements regarding semi-hard coatings, these
coatings, i f already applied, w i l l n o t be accepted f r o m the
next special o r intermediate survey c o m m e n c e d o n o r
after 1 J u l y 2 0 1 0 , w h i c h e v e r c o m e s first, w i t h respect t o

w a i v i n g t h e annual internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f the ballast
tanks.
Transfer o fclass i s :
transfer o f class o f t h e ship h o l d i n g v a l i d o r
s u s p e n d e d class o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r t o R S class;
transfer t o R S class o f the ship w h i c h lost A C S
( I A C S - m e m b e r ) class less t h a n 6 m o n t h s p r i o r t o w r i t t e n
request for classification;
transfer o f the ship f r o m R S class t o A C S ( I A C S m e m b e r ) class.
W i t h d r a w a l o f c l a s s is a notification o f the
s h i p o w n e r that t h e ship's class i s w i t h d r a w n f r o m t h e
date a n d due t o the reason stated i n the n o t i f i c a t i o n , w i t h
termination o f the Register technical supervision a n d
cancellation o f the Classification Certificate validity.
O w n e r is a n i n d i v i d u a l o r legal entity, w h i c h o w n s
the ship o n the basis o f proprietor's rights w i t h n o regard
w h e t h e r h e operates the ship h i m s e l f or places under the
trust management o r the other type o f management t o
other party o n the legal grounds.
D u a l c l a s s i s a class o f a s h i p c l a s s e d w i t h t w o
societies e n t e r e d i n t o a n a g r e e m e n t o n a d u a l c l a s s . I n t h i s
case, o n e s u c h c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s o c i e t y i n p e r f o r m i n g
c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n / r e n e w a l o f i t s class,
acts i n d e p e n d e n t l y o f t h e o t h e r s o c i e t y a n d i n c o n f o r m i t y
w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f i t s r u l e s a s i t w o u l d act i n t h e case
o f the ship b e i n g classed w i t h this society alone.
S u s p e c t a r e a s a r e l o c a t i o n s s h o w i n g substan
t i a l c o r r o s i o n and/or are c o n s i d e r e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o b e
prone t o rapid wastage.
C o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n i s defined as f o l l o w s :
G O O D c o n d i t i o n w i t h o n l y m i n o r spot rusting;
F A I R c o n d i t i o n w i t h local b r e a k d o w n a t edges o f
stiffeners and w e l d connections and/or light rusting o v e r
2 0 per cent o r m o r e o f areas u n d e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n , b u t less
than as defined for P O O R condition;
P O O R condition w i t h general breakdown o f
coating o v e r 2 0 p e r cent o r m o r e , o r h a r d scale a t
10 per cent o r m o r e , o f areas u n d e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n .
R e t a i n m e n t o f c l a s s is a confirmation o f
class v a l i d i t y i n t h e S u r v e y R e p o r t i n case o f t h e
satisfactory results o f the occasional survey including the
survey carried o u t i n connection w i t h an accident or w i t h
replacement o f the Register documents due to the change
o f flag, shipowner, port o f registry, n a m e o f the ship o r
signal letters.
S p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n (in connection w i t h
close-up surveys a n d thickness measurements) means
sufficient close-up inspection a n d thickness measure
ments to be taken to c o n f i r m the actual average condition
o f the structures under the coating.
P r o m p t r e p a i r is the repair m a d e w i t h o u t d e l a y
during the survey.
P r o m p t a n d t h o r o u g h r e p a i r is a perma
nent repair performed a n d completed at t h e t i m e o f
Part I. General Provisions
survey t o t h e satisfaction o f t h e surveyor, therein

r e m o v i n g the need for the i m p o s i t i o n o f a n y associated
condition o f classification.
L a i d - u p s h i p is a ship w i t h a reduced crew o r
duties, w h i c h is w i t h d r a w n f r o m operation w i t h possible
c o n s e r v a t i o n o f i t e m s o f t h e R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l super
vision due t o financial o r other reasons w i t h retainment
o f class, b u t w h i c h t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n u p o n t h e results o f
survey is considered fit.
S h i p i n s e r v i c e is a ship i n operation, under
repairs, m o d e r n i z a t i o n , i n r e n o v a t i o n o r lay-up w i t h the
v a l i d R e g i s t e r class a n d a l l t h e R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s
issued, w h i c h are r e q u i r e d f o r its o p e r a t i o n .
S h i p t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s design
a n d t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r ship's i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l
s u p e r v i s i o n , w h i c h c o n t a i n s t h e data n e c e s s a r y f o r c h e c k i n g
the implementation o f the Register relevant requirements.
S h i p o w n e r is an individualor legal entity, w h i c h
operates t h e ship o n its o w n b e h a l f w i t h n o regard
w h e t h e r he i s the o w n e r o f the ship or he uses it o n other
legal grounds.
S i g n i f i c a n t r e - e q u i p m e n t is re-equipment
o f a ship resulting i n change o f t h e ship m a i n
characteristics a n d structural parameters ( s u c h as w e i g h t
characteristics, gross tonnage, dimensions, freeboard,
p r o p u l s i o n u n i t p o w e r , i c e strengthening, etc.), w h i c h
m a y lead t o t h e change o f t h e ship type, m a i n
d i m e n s i o n s , n u m b e r o f passengers, cargo capacity,
extension o f the ship service life o r change o f the ship
class n o t a t i o n . C h a r a c t e r o f r e - e q u i p m e n t (significant/
n o n - s i g n i f i c a n t ) i s d e t e r m i n e d b y R H O i n e a c h case.
W h e r e a n e x i s t i n g cargo ship i s subject t o a n y r e e q u i p m e n t , w h i c h affects the l e v e l o f s u b d i v i s i o n o f that
ship, i t shall b e demonstrated that t h e A / R ratio
calculated f o r t h e ship after such r e - e q u i p m e n t i s n o t
l e s s t h a n t h e A/R r a t i o c a l c u l a t e d f o r t h e s h i p b e f o r e t h e
r e - e q u i p m e n t . H o w e v e r , i n t h o s e cases w h e r e t h e ship's
A/R r a t i o b e f o r e r e - e q u i p m e n t i s e q u a l t o o r g r e a t e r t h a n
one, i t is o n l y necessary to demonstrate that the ship after
s u c h r e - e q u i p m e n t has a n A v a l u e , w h i c h is n o t less t h a n
R , calculated for the re-equipped s h i p . A definition o f the
t e r m "existing cargo ship" i n t h e context o f the above
interpretation means a cargo ship constructed before
1 F e b r u a r y 1992, regardless o f the length.
R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t a n k s , s p a c e s are
those, w h i c h are expected t o reflect t h e conditions o f
o t h e r spaces o f s i m i l a r t y p e a n d service a n d w i t h s i m i l a r
c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m s . W h e n selecting represen
t a t i v e t a n k s , c o m p a r t m e n s a n d spaces, account s h a l l b e
taken o f the service a n d repair h i s t o r y o n board a n d
i d e n t i f i a b l e c r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l areas and/or suspect areas.
E x c l u s i v e s u r v e y o r is a n i n d i v i d u a l w h o has
concluded the contract o f e m p l o y m e n t exclusively i n the R S
B r a n c h O f f i c e a n d h a s a d e q u a t e q u a l i f i c a t i o n a n d back
g r o u n d a n d i s authorized t o p e r f o r m duties a n d activities
e n t r u s t e d w i t h b y t h e e m p l o y e r w i t h i n h i s t e r m s o f reference.
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2.2 D E F I N I T I O N S O F T Y P E S O F S H I P S S U B J E C T
TO E N H A N C E D S U R V E Y P R O G R A M M E(ESP)
2.2.1 E n h a n c e d S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e ( E S P ) p r e s c r i b e d
in Sections 2 to 6 o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n their Purpose and H u l l Material" apply t o
s u c h t y p e s o f ships as o i l t a n k e r s , c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s a n d
b u l k carriers, w h i c h definitions are g i v e n i n t h e
m e n t i o n e d sections.
2.2.2 F o r p r o p e r a n d u n i f i e d i n t e r p r e t a t i o n b y
s h i p o w n e r s and surveyors the definitions o f ships subject
to E S P are g i v e n b e l o w .
2.2.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r e n h a n c e d s u r v e y o f s h i p s a r e
set f o r t h i n S e c t i o n s 2 t o 6 o f P a r t I I I " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s
o f Ships Depending o n their Purpose and H u l l Material".
2.2.4 O i l t a n k e r .
The descriptive notation " O i l t a n k e r " o r t h e
equivalent w i t h the distinguishing m a r k ( E S P ) shall be
assigned t o sea-going self-propelled ships, w h i c h are
constructed generally w i t h integral tanks a n d intended
primarily t o carry o i l i n b u l k . T h i s descriptive notation
shall b e assigned t o tankers o f b o t h single a n d double
s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n , as w e l l as tankers w i t h alternative
structural arrangements, e.g. m i d - d e c k designs. T y p i c a l
m i d s h i p sections are g i v e n i n F i g . 2.2.4.
N o t e . O i l tankers that do n o t c o m p l y w i t h M A R P O L I / 1 9 m a y
be subject to international and/or n a t i o n a l regulations r e q u i r i n g phase
out under M A R P O L I/20 and/or M A R P O L I / 2 1 .
Fig. 2.2.4 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f an o i l tanker
2.2.5 B u l k c a r r i e r .
The descriptive notation " B u l k carrier" o r t h e
constructed generally w i t h single deck, double b o t t o m ,
h o p p e r side tanks a n d topside tanks a n d w i t h single o r
d o u b l e side s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n i n cargo l e n g t h area a n d
intended p r i m a r i l y t o carry d r y cargoes i n b u l k . T y p i c a l
m i d s h i p sections are g i v e n i n F i g . 2.2.5.
F o r b u l k carriers w i t h h y b r i d cargo h o l d arrange
m e n t s , i.e. w i t h s o m e cargo h o l d s o f single side s k i n a n d
others o f d o u b l e side skin, the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 6 ,
Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n
T h e i r Purpose a n d H u l l M a t e r i a l " shall apply t o cargo
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F i g . 2.2.5 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a b u l k carrier
h o l d s o f single side s k i n a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
Section 5, Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n Their Purpose a n dH u l l Material" shall
a p p l y t o cargo h o l d s o f d o u b l e side s k i n
2.2.6 O r e c a r r i e r .
T h e descriptive notation " O r e c a r r i e r " o r t h e
constructed generally w i t h single deck, t w o l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkheads a n d a double b o t t o m t h r o u g h o u t t h e cargo
l e n g t h area a n d i n t e n d e d p r i m a r i l y t o carry ore cargoes i n
the centre holds o n l y . T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections are g i v e n
i n F i g . 2.2.6.
F i g . 2.2.7.2 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a n ore/oil carrier
N o t e . O r e / o i l carriers that d o n o t c o m p l y w i t h M A R P O L I/19

m a y b e subject t o international and/or n a t i o n a l regulations r e q u i r i n g
phase o u t under M A R P O L I/20 and/or M A R P O L I / 2 1 .
2.2.7.3 T h e d e s c r i p t i v e n o t a t i o n " O i l / b u l k / o r e
( O B O ) c a r r i e r " o r the equivalent w i t h the distinguishing
m a r k ( E S P ) shall b e assigned t o sea-going self-propelled
ships, w h i c h are constructed generally w i t h single deck,
d o u b l e b o t t o m , h o p p e r side tanks a n d topside tanks, a n d
w i t h single o r d o u b l e side s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n i n t h e cargo
l e n g t h area, a n d i n t e n d e d p r i m a r i l y t o c a r r y o i l o r d r y
cargoes, i n c l u d i n g ore, i n b u l k . T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections
are g i v e n i n F i g . 2.2.7.3.
F i g . 2.2.6 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a n o r e carrier
2.2.7 C o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r .
2.2.7.1 C o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r i s a g e n e r a l t e r m
a p p l i e d t o ships i n t e n d e d f o r t h e carriage o f b o t h o i l a n d d r y
cargoes i n b u l k . T h e s e cargoes a r e n o t c a r r i e d s i m u l t a
neously, w i t h the exception o f o i l y m i x t u r e s retained i n slop
t a n k s . T h e s h i p t y p e s d e f i n e d i n 2 . 2 . 7 . 2 a n d 2.2.7.3 s h a l l b e
c o n s i d e r e d t o b e c o m b i n a t i o n carriers.
2.2.7.2 T h e d e s c r i p t i v e n o t a t i o n " O r e / o i l c a r r i e r " o r
the equivalent w i t h the distinguishing m a r k ( E S P ) shall
be assigned t o sea-going self-propelled ships, w h i c h are
constructed generally w i t h single deck, t w o l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkheads a n d a double b o t t o m t h r o u g h o u t t h e cargo
l e n g t h area a n d i n t e n d e d p r i m a r i l y t o carry ore cargoes i n
the centre holds o r o f o i l cargoes i n centre holds a n d
w i n g t a n k s . T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections are g i v e n
i n F i g . 2.2.7.2.
N o t e . O i l / b u l k / o r e carriers t h a t d o n o t c o m p l y w i t h M A R P O L I / 1 9
m a y b e subject t o international and/or n a t i o n a l regulations r e q u i r i n g
phase o u t under M A R P O L I/20 and/or M A R P O L I / 2 1 .
F i g . 2.2.7.3 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a n o i l / b u l k / o r e carrier
2.2.8 C h e m i c a l t a n k e r .
T h e descriptive notation " C h e m i c a l t a n k e r " o r the
constructed generally w i t h integral tanks a n d intended
primarily t o carry chemicals i n b u l k . T h i s type notation
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shall b e assigned t o tankers o f b o t h single a n d double

s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n , as w e l l as t a n k e r s w i t h a l t e r n a t i v e
structural a r r a n g e m e n t s . T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections are
given i n F i g . 2.2.8.
Fig. 2.2.8 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a chemical tanker
2.3
ABBREVIATIONS
Global M a r i t i m e Distress a n d Safety

GMDSS
System.
R H O Register H e a d Office.
A C S another classification society.
I M O International Maritime Organization.
I S M Code - International M a n a g e m e n t Code for the
Safe O p e r a t i o n o f Ships and for P o l l u t i o n P r e v e n t i o n .
I S O International O r g a n i z a t i o n for Standardiza
tion.
International Association o f Classification
IACS
Societies.
MARPOL-73/78
International Convention f o r
P r e v e n t i o n o f P o l l u t i o n f r o m S h i p s , 1 9 7 3 , as m o d i f i e d b y
the Protocol o f 1978 relating thereto.
I E C International Electrotechnical Commission.
ESP Enhanced Survey Programme.
I N F irradiated nuclear fuel is a material contain
ing u r a n i u m , t h o r i u m and/or p l u t o n i u m isotopes, w h i c h
have been used t o maintain nuclear chain reaction.
CSS Continuous Survey System.
S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 International Convention for the
S a f e t y o f L i f e a t S e a , 1 9 7 4 , as m o d i f i e d b y t h e P r o t o c o l
o f 1978 relating thereto.
P M S Planned Maintenance Scheme.
IACS P R
I A C S Procedural Requirement.
IACS U R
I A C S Unified Requirement.
3 TYPES OF CLASSIFICATION
SURVEYS
3.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g t y p e s o f c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y s a r e
applied d u r i n g technical s u p e r v i s i o n o f ships a n d
refrigerating plants i n service:
.1 i n i t i a l s u r v e y s ;
.2 p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s :
.2.1 a n n u a l s u r v e y ;
.2.2 i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y ;
.2.3 s p e c i a l s u r v e y ;
.2.4 s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s b o t t o m ;
.2.5 a d d i t i o n a l s u r v e y s o f s h i p s d e p e n d i n g o n t h e i r
purpose and hull material;
.2.6 s u r v e y o f r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s ;
.2.7 s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e C S S s c o p e ;
.2.8 s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e P M S s c o p e ;
.2.9 s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e h a r m o n i z e d s u r v e y s y s t e m
( H S S ) scope;
.3 o c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y s :
.3.1 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h s u s p e n s i o n , r e i n s t a t e m e n t o r
w i t h d r a w a l o f class. R e f e r a l s o t o 4 . 7 . 6 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g
out Classification S u r v e y o f Ships" o f the Guidelines;
.3.2 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t r a n s f e r o f c l a s s ;
.3.3 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h a s s i g n m e n t , r e t a i n m e n t a n d
w i t h d r a w a l o f class o f double-class o r dual-class ships;
.3.4 a t t h e s h i p l a y i n g - u p a n d c o m m i s s i o n i n g a f t e r
laying-up;
.3.5 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h a c c i d e n t s ;
.3.6 a s s o c i a t e d w i t h v e r i f i c a t i o n o f t h e i m p l e m e n t a
t i o n o f set ( i m p o s e d ) b e f o r e r e q u i r e m e n t s ;
.4 o t h e r s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t :
.4.1 o n b e h a l f o f state b o d i e s ( M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t
ration o f a F l a g State, t h e F l a g State embassy,
standardization bodies, technical supervisory bodies for
pressure vessels, etc.);
.4.2 a t t h e r e q u e s t o f c o m p a n i e s ( i n s u r a n c e , s h i p p i n g ,
i n d u s t r i a l , etc.).
3.2 S c h e d u l e a n d s c o p e o f t h e a b o v e s u r v e y s a r e
g i v e n i n Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope", Part I I I
"Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
Purpose a n d H u l l Material" a n d Part I V "Surveys o f
Refrigerating Plants".
3.3 I n s t r u c t i o n s o n c a r r y i n g o u t s u r v e y s a n d t e s t s o f
h u l l structures, m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n parts a n d units,
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o n i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f p o t e n t i a l areas o f
increased wastage and/or defects a r e g i v e n i n t h e
Guidelines and appendices thereto.
4 PREPARATION F O R SURVEYS
4.1 S u r v e y s a r e c a r r i e d o u t b y q u a l i f i e d s u r v e y o r s
sufficiently competent t o p e r f o r m t h e required survey.
Periodical surveys are generally carried o u t b y t h e
experts o n the h u l l , mechanical, electromechanical a n d
r a d i o s p e c i a l i t i e s . I n c e r t a i n cases, a c o m b i n a t i o n o f
specialities i s a l l o w e d for the s u r v e y o r considering h i s
q u a l i f i c a t i o n , e x p e r i e n c e , b a c k g r o u n d i n m i n o r special
ities and c o m p l e x i t y level o f the ship submitted for the
survey.
T h e Register shall ensure i n its contracts w i t h
shipowners o r operators f o r t h e issue o f statutory o r
class certificates t o a ship that s u c h issue s h a l l b e m a d e
c o n d i t i o n a l o n t h e parties n o t o p p o s i n g t h e access o f t h e
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C o m m i s s i o n inspectors o n board that ship f o r t h e

purposes o f Regulation ( E C ) N o 391/2009.
4.2 I n o r d e r t o a s s i s t s u r v e y o r s d u r i n g t h e s h i p
survey, the master and/or chief engineer i n charge o f the
ship submission shall assign their mates responsible for
operation a n d maintenance o f t h e ship part t o b e
submitted, w h i c h are f a m i l i a r w i t h a l l the faults, defects
a n d damages w i t h i n the t i m e p e r i o d after the p r e v i o u s
survey and w i t h their elimination.
4.3 F o r i s s u e s r e l a t i n g t o c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e rules, the R S B r a n c h Offices use b o t h current
and previous editions o f the rules a n d other Register
n o r m a t i v e documents, standards, n a v i g a t i o n a n d ship
repair normative-technical documentation.
Ships i n service are c o v e r e d b y the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
that edition o f t h e rules they were constructed i n
compliance w i t h , unless otherwise is specified i n t h e
follow-up editions o f the rules a n d notices o f amend
m e n t s thereto issued after p u b l i c a t i o n o f the rules.
Ships i n service being classed b y the Register for the
first t i m e are c o v e r e d b y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e r u l e s i n
force d u r i n g t h e construction o f the ship i n question
considering the requirements o f the follow-up editions o f
the rules applicable t o the ships i n service.
The extent o f newly-issued rules' application t o the
ships i n service a t t h e i r reconstruction after accidents o r
i n o t h e r s i m i l a r cases, o r a t t h e i r c o n v e r s i o n , i s
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r w i t h d u e r e g a r d t o ex
p e d i e n c y a n d t e c h n i c a l s u b s t a n t i a t i o n i n e a c h case.
4.4 T o r e d u c e t h e s u r v e y d u r a t i o n a n d e n s u r e f u l l range survey, the s h i p o w n e r shall prepare the ship i n a n
appropriate w a y :
all the ship's spaces s h a l l b e m a d e accessible f o r the
survey;
all items shall b e i n good w o r k i n g order except for
cases o f repairs a n d accidents;
i n necessary cases access, o p e n i n g - u p
and/or
dismantling shall be provided.
Organizations and individuals involved i n operation,
repairs o r c o n v e r s i o n o f ships subject t o t h e Register
technical supervision shall provide support f o r t h e
surveyor i n h i s technical supervision o f repair w o r k s ,
manufacture a n d testing o f materials a n d products f o r
ships.
Responsibility for t i m e l y s u b m i s s i o n o f ships a n d
ship's i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n f o r s u r v e y s a n d
timely implementation o f the surveyor's requirements
a n d c o m m e n t s set o u t i n t h e R e g i s t e r d o c u m e n t s ( r e p o r t s ,
certificates, etc.) stays w i t h t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d the ship
a d m i n i s t r a t i o n . P e r f o r m a n c e o f testing, measurements
and testing f o r defects i s t h e responsibility o f t h e
s h i p o w n e r o r the w o r k s repairing the ship.
I f the shipowner is unable t o simultaneously submit
to the Register a l l the ballast tanks subject t o a n n u a l o r
intermediate surveys, t h e shipowner shall develop a n d
agree w i t h the Register the schedule for s u b m i s s i o n o f a l l
ballast tanks during established surveys ( + 3 m o n t h s

f r o m the appointed date o f a n n u a l survey).
Classification Certificate m a ybe confirmed o n l y
after s u r v e y i n g a l l ballast tanks.
4.5 D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t t h e
f o l l o w i n g documents u p o n the Register request:
.1 d o c u m e n t s i s s u e d a n d / o r a p p r o v e d b y t h e
Register, i n c l u d i n g a l l t h e latest reports o f t h e ship
survey performed b y the Register o r A C S , all informa
tions for the master a n d instructions regarding matters
regulated b y t h e Register rules (strength, ballasting,
s h i p m e n t o f special cargoes, etc.);
.2 s h i p t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n , i . e . d r a w i n g s ,
diagrams, descriptions, service instructions, files o r
passports, n o r m a t i v e a n d operation d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n
ship, m a c h i n e r y and arrangements;
.3 f o r a l l t h e i t e m s o f t h e R e g i s t e r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
(machinery, boilers, pressure vessels a n d other equipment
a n d outfit), there shall b e available o n b o a r d the certificates
o f c o n f o r m i t y or manufacturer's documents according to the
rules a n d also, i f necessary, the proper o p e r a t i o n a n d repair
documentation for products;
.4 l o g b o o k s a n d o t h e r d o c u m e n t s r e f l e c t i n g
o p e r a t i o n o f ship a n d m a c h i n e r y , arrangements, equip
m e n t subject t o t h e Register supervision, m a l f u n c t i o n s
o c c u r r e d t o t h e m a n d t h e i r e l i m i n a t i o n . I n case t h e
shipowner isunable to provide the technical documenta
tion i n full, measures shall be taken t o provide t h e
required i n f o r m a t i o n w i t h calculations, test results a n d
drawings made, i f necessary.
4.6 T h e R e g i s t e r m a y i n v i t e experts i n s h i p b u i l d i n g a n d
m e c h a n i c a l e n g i n e e r i n g t o r e s o l v e issues r e g a r d i n g n e w
t y p e s o f ships, m a c h i n e r y a n d a r r a n g e m e n t s , a s w e l l a s f o r
resolution o f extraordinary important problems, w h i c h occur
d u r i n g repairs, a c c i d e n t i n v e s t i g a t i o n s a n d i n o t h e r cases.
4.7 D u r i n g r e p a i r s , m o d e r n i z a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n o f
ships, t h e s h i p o w n e r s , designers, s h i p b u i l d i n g a n d ship
repairing yards shall follow t h e requirements o f t h e
Register rules.
4.8 F o r s u r v e y s c o n s u m i n g c o n s i d e r a b l e t i m e ,
including r e v i e w o f the technical documentation a n d
testing o f machinery, arrangements and ship as a w h o l e ,
the shipowner shall submit for the Register approval a
p l a n o f submission o f documents, parts o f the ship and
schedule o f testings.
4.9 S h i p o w n e r s , o r g a n i z a t i o n s a n d f i r m s s h a l l e n s u r e
a l l t h e n e c e s s a r y c o n d i t i o n s f o r q u a l i t y a n d safe s u r v e y o r
testing o f i t e m s . A l l the ship machinery, equipment and
i n s t r u m e n t s s h a l l b e i n w o r k i n g order (except cases o f
repairs a n d accidents); ladders, scaffoldings a n d other
arrangements f o r surveys o n large ships shall b e i n
operating condition, and also a l l the safety precautions
for the s u r v e y p e r f o r m e d shall b e made, i n particular,
regarding internal surveys o f tanks, boilers and pressure
vessels, as w e l l as e x a m i n a t i o n o f structures a t height,
c r a n k c a s e s , etc.
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.2 f o r s u r v e y o f c a r g o h o l d s a n d b a l l a s t t a n k s o n e o r
m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g m e a n s f o r access, acceptable t o t h e
surveyor, shall be provided:
p e r m a n e n t staging a n d passages t h r o u g h structures;
4.10.1 T a k i n g i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n t h a t t h e p r o c e s s o f a
h u l l survey i n t h e scope o f special survey i s t h e m o s t
t e m p o r a r y staging/scaffolding a n d passages t h r o u g h
structures;
time-taking, t h e requirements f o r preparations f o r
execution o f such survey are g i v e n below.
lifts a n d m o v a b l e platforms;
D u r i n g p r e p a r a t i o n f o r e x e c u t i o n o f a n n u a l o r inter
boats o r rafts;
m e d i a t e h u l l s u r v e y , o n e s h a l l u s e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s ap
other equivalent means.
plicable to preparation for h u l l survey execution g i v e n below.
4.10.6 E q u i p m e n t f o r s u r v e y .
4.10.2 P r i o r t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y ,
4.10.6.1 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l n o r m a l l y b e
the s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e i n f o r m a t i o n o n a l l t h e carried o u t b y m e a n s o f u l t r a s o n i c test e q u i p m e n t . T h e
defects, w e a r s a n d d a m a g e s d u r i n g t h e p r e v i o u s 5-year
accuracy o f t h e equipment shall be p r o v e n t o t h e
period, w i t h t h e equipment performance logs, ship
s u r v e y o r as r e q u i r e d . T h i c k n e s s measurements shall b e
technical files, ship reports, ship l o g b o o k , etc.
carried o u t b y the firms recognized i n accordance w i t h
Section 7 . T h i c k n e s s measurements m a y be also carried
4.10.3 C o n d i t i o n s f o r s u r v e y o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s .
out b y t h e surveyors t o t h e Register, provided t h e
The ship h u l l shall b e prepared f o r execution o f the
appropriate q u a l i f y i n g certificates are available.
survey and, simultaneously, the following conditions
s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r a safe e x e c u t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y :
Recognition o f t h e firms engaged i n thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n ships o f less t h a n 5 0 0 gross t o n n a g e
.1 t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e n e c e s s a r y f a c i l i t i e s f o r
(excepting E S P ships), a n d also o n fishing vessels,
a safe e x e c u t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y ;
regardless o f gross tonnage, i s subject t o special
.2 t a n k s , h o l d s a n d o t h e r s p a c e s s h a l l b e safe f o r
c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
access, i.e. gas-freed, v e n t i l a t e d a n d i l l u m i n a t e d ;
.3 i n p r e p a r a t i o n f o r s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e
4.10.6.2 O n e o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g f r a c t u r e
ments, a n d also t o a l l o w for a t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n , a l l
detection procedures m a y be required, i f deemed
spaces s h a l l b e cleaned i n c l u d i n g r e m o v i n g f r o m
necessary b y the surveyor:
surfaces o f a l l loose a c c u m u l a t e d c o r r o s i o n s c a l e . T h e
radiographic testing;
spaces s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y clean a n d dry, a n d free f r o m
ultrasonic testing;
w a t e r , scale, dirt, o i l residues, e t c . t o r e v e a l c o r r o s i o n ,
magnetic particle testing;
d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r other structural
dye penetrant testing o r other non-destructive
d e t e r i o r a t i o n . T h o s e areas o f structures, w h i c h r e n e w a l
testing.
has already been decided b y the shipowner, shall o n l y be
4.10.7 S u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e .
cleaned and descaled to the extent necessary to determine
B y request o f the shipowner, a special survey o f the
the l i m i t s o f the areas t o b e r e n e w e d ;
ship's h u l l c o m p o n e n t s a t sea o r a t anchorage m a y b e
a c c e p t e d . H o w e v e r , i n t h i s case, t h e ship a d m i n i s t r a t i o n
.4 s u f f i c i e n t i l l u m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o r e v e a l
shall provide t h e following conditions f o r survey
substantial c o r r o s i o n , d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r
execution b ythe surveyor:
other structural deterioration;
.5 w h e r e s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g s h a v e b e e n
.1 s u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e m a y b e a c c e p t e d ,
a p p l i e d , safe a c c e s s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r t h e s u r v e y o r t o
p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r i s g i v e n t h e necessary assistance
v e r i f y t h e effectiveness o f the coating a n d t o carry o u t a n f r o m t h e personnel o n b o a r d . N e c e s s a r y precautions a n d
assessment o f the conditions o f internal structures, w h i c h
procedures f o r carrying o u t t h e survey shall b e i n
m a y i n c l u d e s p o t r e m o v a l o f t h e c o a t i n g . W h e n safe
accordance w i t h the requirements o f 4.10.3 t o 4.10.6;
access c a n n o t b e p r o v i d e d , t h e soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g
.2 a c o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l b e a r r a n g e d
shall b e removed.
between the survey party i n the tank a n d the responsible
officer o n d e c k . T h i s system shall also include t h e
4.10.4 S a f e t y r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r w o r k b e i n g
personnel i n charge o f ballast p u m p h a n d l i n g i f boats o r
performed i n enclosed a n d confined spaces.
rafts are used;
W h e n performing w o r k i n enclosed a n d confined
spaces safety r e q u i r e m e n t s specified i n A p p e n d i x A t o
.3 w h e n b o a t s o r r a f t s a r e u s e d , a p p r o p r i a t e l i f e j a c k e t s
the Occupational Safety Instructions f o r R S Surveyors
shall b e available f o r a l l p a r t i c i p a n t s . B o a t s o r rafts shall
Conducting Survey o f Ships a n d Items o fR S Technical
have satisfactory residual b u o y a n c y a n d stability e v e n i f
Supervision shall be met.
one chamber is r u p t u r e d . T h e shipowner shall develop a
safety checklist f o r execution o f such surveys;
4.10.5 A c c e s s t o s t r u c t u r e s .
T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e access t o t h e i t e m s o f
.4 s u r v e y s o f t a n k s b y m e a n s o f b o a t s o r r a f t s m a y
survey, n a m e l y :
o n l y b e undertaken at the sole discretion o f the surveyor,
w h o shall take into account t h e safety arrangements
.1 m e a n s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o e n a b l e t h e s u r v e y o r t o
p
rovided, including weather forecasting a n d ship
e x a m i n e t h e h u l l s t r u c t u r e i n a safe a n d p r a c t i c a l w a y ;
4.10 P R E P A R A T I O N A N D S A F E E X E C U T I O N
OF T H ESHIP H U L L S U R V E Y
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Rules for the Classification Surveys ofShips
r e s p o n s e i n r e a s o n a b l e se a c o n d i t i o n s ( r e f e r a l s o t o I A C S
Recommendation 3 9 "Guidelines for Use o f Boats o r
Rafts for Close-Up Surveys").
4.11 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o n t h e d a t e s f o r f o r w a r d i n g
shipowner's requests f o r t h e ships' s u r v e y a n d t h e
o r g a n i z a t i o n o f the requests' e x e c u t i o n b y the Register
are g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 4 , P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " o f t h e
Guidelines.
4.12 T h e s u r v e y o r h a s t h e r i g h t t o r e j e c t e x e c u t i o n o f
the survey i f t h e ship o r i t e m o f t h e survey i s
i n a d e q u a t e l y prepared f o r s u r v e y e x e c u t i o n , a n d i n case
o f the defects revealed, w h i c h affect s u r v e y and/or test
safety, the s u r v e y o r s h a l l w i t h d r a w t h e s u r v e y . A t t h a t t h e
report w i t h the comments o n the surveyor's decision shall
be submitted t o the ship.
5 ASSESSMENT OF T H ESHIP
CONDITION
TECHNICAL
5.1 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e ship's h u l l ,
arrangements, equipment and outfit, m a c h i n e r y installation
and refrigerating plant, electrical equipment i s t h e m a i n
c o n d i t i o n f o r r e c o g n i t i o n t h e s h i p as f i t f o r safe n a v i g a t i o n ,
and for assignment, confirmation, reinstatement, r e n e w a l and
r e a s s i g n m e n t o f t h e ship's class; i t i s a l s o r e q u i r e d f o r
a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e n e c e s s a r y s c o p e o f repairs.
5.2 R e s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
ship's h u l l , i t s m a c h i n e r y , e q u i p m e n t , arrangements,
systems a n d outfit, as w e l l as their maintenance i n
operational c o n d i t i o n is w i t h i n duties o f the shipowner
and ship administration, w h i c h shall ensure performance
o f required checks a n d examinations f o r detection o f
possible defects a n d f a u l t s . I f defects a n d faults affecting
t h e ship safety are detected, t h e ship a d m i n i s t r a t i o n s h a l l
i n f o r m the Register representative about it.
5.3 T h e R e g i s t e r c a r r i e s o u t a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e
technical c o n d i t i o n o f items o f supervision i n the course
o f examinations, measurements, checks and operational
testsing, w h i c h scope i s specified i n the respective parts
o f the present Rules.
5.4 O n s h i p s b e i n g i n s e r v i c e f o r a l o n g t i m e a
t h o r o u g h testing f o r defects o f h u l l , arrangements,
m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d r e f r i g e r a t i n g plant, ship's
equipment, electrical equipment shall b e carried out for
assessment o f their technical c o n d i t i o n . T h e scope o f
particular examinations, measurements, inspections and
tests s h a l l b e increased d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's a g e ,
repairs and replacements performed.
T e s t i n g f o r defects o f the ship's h u l l i s s u b d i v i d e d
i n t o partial ( e x a m i n a t i o n o f restricted h u l l areas w i t h i n
certain spans o r cross sections) and complete ( t h o r o u g h
examination o f all h u l l m e m b e r s ) . T h e partial testing for
defects, as a r u l e , s h a l l be p e r f o r m e d o n ships o f n o t m o r e
t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f age, c o m p l e t e t e s t i n g f o r defects
in Service
o n ships o f m o r e t h a n 15 years o f a g e . D r a w i n g s shall

contain thicknesses, parameters o f goffers, bulges a n d
dents, i n f o r m a t i o n o n h u l l m e m b e r replacements, as w e l l
as l o c a t i o n a n d e x t e n t o f b a c k - u p w e l d s .
T h e Register-witnessed results o f t h e testing f o r
defects (report w i t h d r a w i n g s o f s h e l l e x p a n s i o n , deck
plating, watertight bulkheads a n d framing members)
shall b e kept onboard, a n d their copies at t h e
R S Branch Office for in-service supervision.
Thickness measurements o f ship's h u l l members,
piping and ship's arrangements, i f n o t carried o u t b y the
surveyor to the Register himself, shall be carried out b y
the bodies r e c o g n i z e d b y the R e g i s t e r or, i n particular
cases, b y A C S - I A C S m e m b e r , a n d i n t h e p r e s e n c e o f
the surveyor to the Register.Measuring o f deformations
and cracks parameters m a y b e p e r f o r m e d either b y the
firm, w h i c h is carrying out thickness measurements, o r
b y the authorized shipowner's representative.Results o f
testing f o r defects m a y b e u s e d b y the s u r v e y o r a t the
s u r v e y o f the ship i n f u l l o r its p a r t s . I f necessary, t h e
s u r v e y o r m a y d e m a n d that defects b e e l i m i n a t e d ; this
requirement m a y be introduced into Survey Report.
5.5 M a i n d e f e c t s a f f e c t i n g t h e a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e
technical condition o f items o f supervision are t h e
following:
w e a r d e c r e a s e o f s t r e n g t h d i m e n s i o n s o f struc
tures and components or deterioration o f material q u a l i t y
i n operation due to corrosion, erosion, fatigue, galling o f
contacting parts o f f l e x i b l e j o i n t s , r o t t i n g , m o u l d o r
m u s t i n e s s ( w o o d , t a r p a u l i n , vegetable ropes, etc.) a p p l i e d
to h u l l structures (for definition, refer t o A p p e n d i x 2 ) ;
d a m a g e change o f shape o r break o f structures
a n d c o m p o n e n t s i n t e g r i t y , s u c h as: d e s t r u c t i o n s , r u p t u r e s ,
fractures, cracks, breakages a n d residual d e f o r m a t i o n s
(dents, bends, torsions, goffers, bulges), e t c . a p p l i e d t o
h u l l structures (for definition, refer t o A p p e n d i x 2 ) ;
fault failure o f reliable operation o f machinery
a n d e q u i p m e n t , s u c h as: f a i l u r e ( b r e a k d o w n ) , m i s a l i g n m e n t ,
a b n o r m a l f u n c t i o n i n g o f engines, bearings a n d equip
m e n t ( h i g h vibration, noise, temperature), excessive
clearances o f joints, incorrect readings o f instrumenta
t i o n , etc.
5.6 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f i t e m s o f
s u p e r v i s i o n i s carried o u t b y the Register o n the basis o f
n o r m s f o r p e r m i s s i b l e defects ( w e a r s , d a m a g e s , f a u l t s )
g i v e n i n the respective chapters o f the present Rules, other
approved normative documents, manufacturers' operation
manuals o f machinery, arrangements and equipment.
5.7 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l
structures is carried o u t i n accordance w i t h the p r o v i s i o n s
of Appendix 2.
5.8 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e s h i p s '
structures d u r i n g r e n o v a t i o n o f the ships' h u l l s i s carried
out i n accordance w i t h the provisions o f A p p e n d i x 2 .
5.9 T e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n f i t f o r s e r v i c e f o r s h i p s ,
including their components (structures, machinery,
Part I.
General Provisions
arrangements, equipment, outfit a n d other items o f

technical supervision), means that they are i n technical
c o n d i t i o n f i t f o r service, i.e. t h e y are capable o f
performing their functions, a n d operational wears
(damages) l i e w i t h i n limits, w h i c h ensure n o r m a l
o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g t h e p e r i o d specified i n t h e ship's
d o c u m e n t s , a n d there a r e n o dangerous defects, w h i l e
the defects i d e n t i f i e d lie w i t h i n a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s .
5.10 I f d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
ship, its h u l l , ship's arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d outfit,
m a c h i n e r y installation o r refrigerating plant, electrical
equipment is f o u n d n o t to c o m p l y w i t h the requirements
o f the Rules, t h e ship shall n o t b e recognized f i t f o r
service, and classification documents shall n o t b e issued/
endorsed/extended; the ship's class i s suspended u n t i l the
ship is brought into line w i t h t h e requirements o f the
R u l e s o r u n t i l defects a r e e l i m i n a t e d a n d t h e n technical
c o n d i t i o n o f the ship m a y b e recognized f i t for service.
I n necessary cases C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate,
Seaworthiness Certificate o r other documents m a y be
w i t h d r a w n f r o m the ship and ship administration receives
the report o n i n v a l i d a t i o n o f these documents.
5.11 I f d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y d a n g e r o u s d e f e c t s c a u s e d
b y structural deficiencies a r e detected (e.g. incorrect
structure, i n s u f f i c i e n t strength, etc.), t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l
demand both t o repair damages and eliminate structural
deficiencies, w h i c h have caused these damages.
5.12 I f d e t e c t e d d a m a g e s , f a u l t s o r d e f i c i e n c i e s d o n o t
e v i d e n t l y affect t h e ship safety a n d their e l i m i n a t i o n i s
impossible o r troublesome for the t i m e being, then, u p o n
the s h i p o w n e r request, p e r f o r m i n g o f the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
the Rules f o r Construction m a y b e postponed until t h e
soonest scheduled repair o r f o r t h e agreed t e r m ; i n
n e c e s s a r y cases s e r v i c e r e s t r i c t i o n s m a y b e i m p o s e d .
Service restrictions (area o f n a v i g a t i o n , w e a t h e r
conditions, ship load, etc.) d u e t o poor technical
condition, w h i c h is equal t o recognition t h e ship as
seaworthy under certain service restrictions m a y be
a d m i t t e d as a n exception for a restricted p e r i o d a n d i f
sufficient substantiations are available.
5.13 F a u l t y c o n d i t i o n o f i t e m s i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d t h e
ship i n addition to m a n d a t o r y items required b y the Rules
for C o n s t r u c t i o n shall n o t prevent recognition o f the ship
as b e i n g i n t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n f i t f o r s e r v i c e . H o w e v e r , i f
their use affects the ship n a v i g a t i o n , safety o f h u m a n life
o r safe c a r r i a g e o f c a r g o e s , t h e n o p e r a t i o n o f s u c h i t e m s
shall b e prohibited u n t i l they are i n a satisfactory
condition.
5.14 I f e x t r a o r d i n a r y l a r g e w e a r s , d a m a g e s o r d e f e c t s
o f u n u s u a l nature h a v e been detected, a l l possible
measures shall b e t a k e n t o f i n d o u t their causes and, i f
necessary, competent experts shall b e i n v o l v e d a n d
calculations a n d tests shall b e carried o u t . A s s e s s m e n t
shall b e made o f the required scope o f the repairs t o
e l i m i n a t e defects, besides, measures s h a l l b e t a k e n t o
p r e v e n t such defects i n future.
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I n e x t r a o r d i n a r y c o m p l i c a t e d cases, s p e c i a l i z e d c o m
petent organizations shall b e i n v o l v e d a n d measures
associated w i t h structural m o d i f i c a t i o n s shall b e developed.
5.15 W h e n , a s a r e s u l t o f s u r v e y , s u b s t a n t i a l
c o r r o s i o n o r s i g n i f i c a n t d e f o r m a t i o n are detected, w h i c h ,
in t h e o p i n i o n o f t h e surveyor, d o n o t a l l o w further
operation o f t h e ship, measures shall b e t a k e n t o
e l i m i n a t e t h e m p r i o r t o the ship's v o y a g e .
D e s p i t e t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d , a n y d a m a g e asso
ciated w i t h t h e a l l o w a b l e limits ( i n c l u d i n g dents,
ruptures, cracks o r extensive areas o f wastage o v e r the
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ) , w h i c h affects o r m a y affect t h e
structural a n d watertight integrity, shall be p r o m p t l y
a n d t h o r o u g h l y r e p a i r e d . I n t h i s case, special a t t e n t i o n
shall be paid t o t h e following items o f technical
supervision:
side s h e l l frames, t h e i r e n d attachments o r adjacent
shell plating;
deck structures and deck plating;
b o t t o m structures and b o t t o m plating;
watertight o r oiltight bulkheads;
hatch covers o r hatch coamings.
I n ports w h e r e t h e adequate repair facilities are
unavailable, consideration m a y be g i v e n to a l l o w the ship
to proceed directly t o a port w i t h repair f a c i l i t i e s . T h i s
m a y require the ship u n l o a d i n g and/or t e m p o r a r y repairs
for the l i m i t e d p e r i o d o f the intended passage.
6 SHIP'S T E C H N I C A L
DOCUMENTATION
6.1 T e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n l i s t e d i n A p p e n d i x 1
shall be available o n b o a r d . I t is required t o verify
compliance w i t h t h e technical requirements a n d ensure
p r o v i s i o n o f rates a n d characteristics specified b y t h e
Rules for C o n s t r u c t i o n at initial survey o f the ship built
neither under t h e Register technical supervision n o r
under the supervision o f a competent b o d y o n the basis
o f agreement o n m u t u a l substitution w i t h t h e Register.
T h e above list includes design documentation, w h i c h is
u s u a l l y issued t o t h e ship after c o n s t r u c t i o n o r m a j o r
repairs, conversion, m o d e r n i z a t i o n a n d replacement o f
items o f technical supervision.
6.2 T h e a m o u n t o f t h e r e q u i r e d s h i p ' s t e c h n i c a l
documentation m a y be reduced i f documentation f r o m
classification a n d other s u p e r v i s o r y bodies, as w e l l as
f r o m a shipbuilding yard (manufacturer) is available.
This documentation shall confirm fulfilment o f the
requirements o f the R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n and interna
tional conventions, quality o f t h e materials used a n d
w o r k m a n s h i p , p e r f o r m a n c e o f d u e tests o f i t e m s o f
technical supervision and that the submitted documenta
t i o n contains a l l the data required for issuing the Register
documents.The amount o f documents m a y be changed i f
agreed b y the Register.
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6.3 W h e r e m o d i f i c a t i o n s
andreplacementsareperf o r m e d i n h u l l structures, u n i t s o f the m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n
and refrigerating plant, t h e a m o u n t o f documentation
submitted shall correspond t o t h e scope o f modifications
and replacements performed. D r a w i n g s o f the shell plating
expansions, double b o t t o m plating a n d watertight bulk
heads w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f the plates replaced d u r i n g p r e v i o u s
r e p a i r s t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e r e s u l t s o f t e s t i n g f o r defects s h a l l
be available o n b o a r d a l l ships.
6.4 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y d e m a n d t h e c a l c u l a t i o n s t o b e
s u b m i t t e d r e q u i r e d t o assess w h e t h e r t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
the Rules f o r Construction are complied w i t h , unless
these are p r o v i d e d i n the s u b m i t t e d d o c u m e n t a t i o n .
6.5 I f t h e s h i p o w n e r i s u n a b l e t o s u b m i t a n y t e c h n i c a l
documentation contained i n t h e list m e n t i o n e d i n 6 . 1 , h e
shall ensure that t h e s u r v e y o r receives a l l t h e necessary
i n f o r m a t i o n a t i n i t i a l s u r v e y ; i f necessary, d r a w i n g s s h a l l b e
prepared o n full-scale measurements a n d c a l c u l a t i o n s . W h e r e
certificates o f c o n f o r m i t y o r o t h e r d o c u m e n t s a s c e r t a i n i n g t h e
tests r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s are u n a v a i l a b l e , t h e i t e m s
s h a l l b e subjected t o t h e r e s p e c t i v e tests.
6.6 D u r i n g c o n v e r s i o n o r r e p a i r s , d o c u m e n t a t i o n
shall b e submitted for t h e Register approval o n those
parts o f the ship's h u l l , m a c h i n e r y a n d e q u i p m e n t , w h i c h
are l i a b l e t o c o n v e r s i o n o r r e s t o r a t i o n .
6.7 W h e r e n e w m a c h i n e r y o r a r r a n g e m e n t s s u b j e c t
t o t h e R e g i s t e r s u p e r v i s i o n are i n s t a l l e d o n b o a r d t h e ship,
w h i c h differ considerably f r o m t h e o r i g i n a l ones,
technical documentation o n t h e n e w items shall be
submitted for the Register approval to the extent required
for initial s u r v e y o f the ship.
6.8 W h e n t h e s h i p i s s u b m i t t e d t o a n y t y p e o f s u r v e y ,
the documentation specified i n 4.5 shall be submitted t o
the s u r v e y o r u p o n h i s request.
6.9 O n c o m p l e t i o n o f s u r v e y t h e R e g i s t e r i s s u e s t h e
documents c o n f i r m i n g the fulfillment o f t h e requirements
o f t h e R u l e s (refer t o Section 6, Part I "General
Provisions" o f the Guidelines).
7 REQUIREMENTS F O RSERVICE
See circular
7.1
SUPPLIERS
GENERAL
7.1.1 F i r m s p r o v i d i n g s e r v i c e s o n b e h a l f o f t h e
o w n e r o f a ship or m o b i l e offshore drilling unit, such as
m e a s u r e m e n t s , tests o r m a i n t e n a n c e o f safety systems
a n d equipment, as w e l l as testing laboratories the results
o f w h i c h are used b y the surveyors t o t h e Register i n
m a k i n g decisions affecting classification, shall be
recognized b y t h e Register i n accordance w i t h t h e
mandatory procedures set forth i n this Section.
7.1.2 W h e r e s u c h s e r v i c e s are u s e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r s
i n m a k i n g decisions affecting statutory certifications, the
in Service
firms shall b e recognized b y the Register w h e r e the latter

is so a u t h o r i z e d b y the relevant F l a g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n . F o r
such services, the Register m a y recognize the approvals o f
the F l a g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n itself or d u l y authorized organiza
tions acting o n behalf o f the Flag Administration.
7.1.3 T h i s S e c t i o n sets b a s i c s t a n d a r d s f o r q u a l i f y i n g
service suppliers.
7.2
APPLICATION
7.2.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e
following categories o f service suppliers listed i n 7.2.1.1 7.2.1.2.
7.2.1.1 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n s e r v i c e s a r e p r o v i d e d b y t h e
firms:
engaged i n tightness testing o f hatches w i t h ultra
sonic equipment;
carrying o u t i n - w a t e r surveys o f ships and m o b i l e
offshore drilling units;
engaged i n the e x a m i n a t i o n o f b o w , stern, side a n d
inner doors o n r o - r o ships;
engaged i n testing o f coating systems i n compliance
w i t h the requirements o f I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 )
and I A C S U I SC223;
e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o n s h i p s (re
c o g n i t i o n o f the firms engaged i n thickness measure
m e n t s o n ships less t h a n 5 0 0 gross tonnage, except E S P
ships a n d a l l fishing vessels, i s subject t o special
consideration b y t h e Register i n each particular
case).
7.2.1.2 S t a t u t o r y s e r v i c e s a r e p r o v i d e d b y t h e f i r m s :
engaged i n surveys a n d maintenance o f fire extin
guishing equipment and systems;
engaged i n service o n inflatable liferafts, inflatable
lifejackets, hydrostatic release u n i t s , i n f l a t e d rescue
boats, evacuation systems, inflatable p l a t f o r m s o f means
o f rescue, lifeboats a n d l a u n c h i n g appliances;
engaged i n t h e servicing a n d testing o f radio
equipment and E P I R B s ;
engaged i n inspection and testing o f centralized gas
welding and cutting equipment;
e n g a g e d i n s u r v e y s a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f selfcontained breathing apparatus;
engaged i n annual performance testing o f voyage
data recorders ( V D R ) ;
engaged i n surveys o f l o w location lighting systems
using photo luminescent materials;
e n g a g e d i n s o u n d pressure l e v e l m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r
l o u d s p e a k e r s o f p u b l i c address a n d g e n e r a l a l a r m s y s t e m s ;
engaged i n testing o f coating systems i n compliance
w i t h the requirements o f I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 )
and I A C S U I SC223.
7.2.2 D e t a i l e d r e q u i r e m e n t s s p e c i f i c t o t h e v a r i o u s
categories o f suppliers a r e g i v e n i n 7.7. T h e n a t i o n a l
and/or international regulations m a y contain additional
r e q u i r e m e n t s . R e f e r e n c e s t o s u c h n a t i o n a l a n d / o r inter
national requirements are given i n 7.7.
7.3 P R O C E D U R E F O R R E C O G N I T I O N
AND CERTIFICATION
7.3.1 S u b m i s s i o n o f d o c u m e n t s .
The following documents shall be submitted t o t h e
Register for r e v i e w :
outline o f f i r m (e.g. organization a n d m a n a g e m e n t
structure, i n c l u d i n g subsidiaries i n t h e a p p r o v a l / r e c o g n i t i o n ) ;
list o f n o m i n a t e d agents;
f i r m experience i n t h e specific service area;
list o f operators/technicians/inspectors h a v i n g docu
m e n t e d training a n d experience i n t h e relevant service
area a n d qualifications according t o recognized n a t i o n a l
o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l standards, as relevant;
description o f equipment used f o r t h e particular
service, for w h i c h approval is sought;
a guide f o r operators o f such equipment;
training programmes f o r operators/technicians/in
spectors;
checklists and record formats for recording results o f
the services referred t o i n 7 . 1 ;
Quality M a n u a l and/or documented procedures
developed i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements f o r a
quality system;
evidence o f a p p r o v a l / r e c o g n i t i o n b y o t h e r b o d i e s , i f a n y ;
information o n other activities, w h i c h m a y present a
conflict o f interest;
record o f customers' claims a n d corrective actions
requested b y certification bodies;
list a n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n licences granted b y t h e
equipment manufacturer (where applicable).
7.3.2 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s .
7.3.2.1 E x t e n t o f r e c o g n i t i o n .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l d e m o n s t r a t e , as r e q u i r e d b y 7 . 3 . 2 . 2
7.3.2.9, that i t has competence a n d c o n t r o l needed t o p e r f o r m
t h e services, f o r w h i c h r e c o g n i t i o n i s s o u g h t .
7.3.2.2 T r a i n i n g o f p e r s o n n e l .
T h e supplier is responsible f o r t h e qualification a n d
training o f its personnel t o the recognized national,
international o r industrial standards, as a p p l i c a b l e . W h e r e
such standards d o n o t exist, t h e supplier shall define
standards f o r the t r a i n i n g a n d q u a l i f i c a t i o n o f its personnel
relevant t o the functions each authorized t o p e r f o r m . T h e
personnel shall also h a v e a n adequate experience a n d b e
familiar w i t h the operation o f a n y necessary equipment.
Operators/technicians/inspectors shall have a m i n i m u m o f
one year tutored on-the-job t r a i n i n g . W h e r e i t is n o t
possible t o p e r f o r m internal training, a p r o g r a m o f e x t e r n a l
training m a y b e considered as acceptable.
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G e n e r a l requirements concerning suppliers are g i v e n i n 7.3.2,

a n d specific r e q u i r e m e n t s , as relevant, i n 7 . 7 .
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7.3.2.3 S u p e r v i s i o n .
T h e supplier shall provide supervision f o r a l l
services p r o v i d e d . T h e responsible supervisor shall have
m i n i m u m t w o years experience as a n operator/tech
nician/inspector w i t h i n t h e activity, f o r w h i c h t h e
supplier is r e c o g n i z e d . F o r a supplier consisting o f o n e
person, that person shall m e e t t h e q u a l i f i c a t i o n require
ments o f a supervisor.
7.3.2.4 P e r s o n n e l ' s r e c o r d s .
T h e supplier shall keep records o f t h e approved
o p e r a t o r s / t e c h n i c i a n s / i n s p e c t o r s . T h e records shall con
tain i n f o r m a t i o n o n age, f o r m a l education, training a n d
experience for t h e services, for w h i c h t h e y are approved.
7.3.2.5 E q u i p m e n t a n d f a c i l i t i e s .
T h e supplier shall have the necessary equipment a n d
facilities for t h e services t o b e s u p p l i e d . A record o f the
equipment used shall be k e p t . T h e record shall contain
information o n maintenance a n d calibration.
7.3.2.6 P r o c e d u r e s .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e d o c u m e n t e d w o r k proce
dures c o v e r i n g a l l services supplied.
7.3.2.7 S u b c o n t r a c t o r s .
T h e supplier shall submit i n f o r m a t i o no f agreements
a n d arrangements i f a n y parts o f t h e services p r o v i d e d
are s u b c o n t r a c t e d . P a r t i c u l a r e m p h a s i s s h a l l b e g i v e n t o
quality management b y the supplier i n f o l l o w i n g - u p o f
such subcontracts.Subcontractors providing anything
other than subcontracted personnel o r equipment shall
also m e e t t h e requirements o f 7.3.2 a n d 7.3.5.
7.3.2.8 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
T h e supplier shall v e r i f y that the services p r o v i d e d are
carried o u t i n compliance w i t h the approved procedures.
7.3.2.9 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e report shall b e prepared i n a f o r m acceptable t o
the Register.Specific guidelines are given i n 7 . 7 . T h e
report shall include a copy o f the Recognition Certificate.
7.3.3 A u d i t i n g o f s u p p l i e r .
U p o n reviewing the submitted documents with
satisfactory result, t h e supplier is audited i n order t o
ascertain that the supplier i s d u l y organized and m a n a g e d i n
accordance w i t h t h e submitted documents, a n d that i t i s
considered capable o f p r o v i d i n g t h e services, f o r w h i c h
recognition/issue o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate i s sought.
7.3.4 T h e r e c o g n i t i o n i s c o n d i t i o n a l o n a p r a c t i c a l
d e m o n s t r a t i o n o f t h e specific service performance, as
w e l l as satisfactory r e p o r t i n g b e i n g carried out.
7.3.5 Q u a l i t y S y s t e m .
7.3.5.1 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e a d o c u m e n t e d s y s t e m
c o v e r i n g a t least t h e f o l l o w i n g :
code o f conduct f o r t h e relevant activity;
maintenance a n d calibration o f equipment;
training programmes f o r operators/technicians/in
spectors;
supervision a n d verification t o ensure compliance
w i t h operational procedures;
recording a n d reporting o f information;
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quality m a n a g e m e n t o f subsidiaries a n d agents;

job preparation;
periodic r e v i e w o fw o r k process procedures, comp
laints, corrective actions a n d issuance, maintenance a n d
control o f documents.
7.3.5.2 A d o c u m e n t e d Q u a l i t y S y s t e m c o m p l y i n g w i t h
t h e m o s t c u r r e n t v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series a n d i n c l u d i n g
the above items, shall b e considered acceptable.
7.3.6 S e r v i c e s u p p l i e r s ' r e l a t i o n s w i t h t h e e q u i p ment manufacturers.
7.3.6.1 A f i r m , w h i c h w o r k s a s a s e r v i c e s t a t i o n f o r
manufacturer(s) o f equipment and as a service supplier i n
this field shall b e assessed b y t h e manufacturer(s) a n d
n o m i n a t e d as their a g e n t . T h e m a n u f a c t u r e r shall ensure
that appropriate instruction manuals, materials, e t c . a r e
available for the agent as w e l l as o f proper training o f the
agent's t e c h n i c i a n s . S u c h suppliers shall b e recognized
either o n a case-by-case basis o r i n accordance
w i t h 7.3.6.2.
7.3.6.2 I f a m a n u f a c t u r e r o f e q u i p m e n t ( a n d s e r v i c e
supplier) applies t o t h e Register f o r i n c l u s i o n o f h i s
n o m i n a t e d agents and/or subsidiaries i n recognition, h e
(the manufacturer) shall have a Q u a l i t y S y s t e m comply
ing w i t h t h e m o s t c u r r e n t v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series,
w i t h effective controls o f his agents and/or subsidiaries,
and w h e n these agents/subsidiaries have a n equally
effective Q u a l i t y S y s t e m c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e m o s t
current version o f I S O 9000 series.Such approvals shall
be based u p o n a n evaluation o f the Q u a l i t y S y s t e m used
b y the manufacturer and c o m p l y i n g w i t h the most current
version o fI S O 9000 series.The Register m a y require
confirming efficiency o f this Q u a l i t y System b y
p e r f o r m i n g audits o n such agents o r subsidiaries against
t h e m o s t c u r r e n t v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series.
7.4 I S S U E O F R E C O G N I T I O N
CERTIFICATE
during Construction o f Ships a n d Manufacture o f

Materials a n d Products f o r Ships.
7.4.3 W h e r e s e v e r a l s e r v i c e s t a t i o n s a r e o w n e d b y a
g i v e n f i r m , each station shall b e assessed a n d r e c o g n i z e d
except as specified i n 7.3.6.2.
7.5 I N F O R M A T I O N O N A L T E R A T I O N S
TO T H ECERTIFIED S E R V I C E OPERATION S Y S T E M
7.5.1 I n c a s e w h e r e a n y a l t e r a t i o n t o t h e c e r t i f i e d
service operation system is made, such alteration shall be
immediately informed t o the Register.Re-audit m a y be
required w h e n deemed necessary b y t h e Register.
7.6 C A N C E L L A T I O N
OF RECOGNITION
7.6.1 R e c o g n i t i o n m a y b e c a n c e l l e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
cases:
.1 w h e r e t h e s e r v i c e w a s i m p r o p e r l y p r o v i d e d o r t h e
results w e r e i m p r o p e r l y reported;
.2 w h e r e a s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r f i n d s d e f i c i e n c i e s
i n the recognized service operation system o f t h e supplier
and appropriate corrective action is n o t taken;
.3 w h e r e t h e s u p p l i e r f a i l s t o i n f o r m t h e R e g i s t e r o f
a n y alteration, as required i n 7 . 5 ;
.4 w h e r e i n t e r m e d i a t e a u d i t , i f r e q u e s t e d a s p e r 7 . 4 . 2 ,
has n o t been carried out;
.5 w h e r e a n y o m i s s i o n s o r a c t s n o t a g r e e d w i t h t h e
Register are ascertained.
7.6.2 T h e R e g i s t e r r e s e r v e s t h e r i g h t t o c a n c e l t h e
recognition a n d t o inform A C S I A C S member
accordingly.
7.6.3 T h e s u p p l i e r , w h i c h r e c o g n i t i o n w a s c a n c e l l e d ,
m a y apply f o r re-recognition, provided i t has eliminated
non-conformities, w h i c h resulted i n cancellation o f t h e
recognition, a n d t h e Register i s able t o c o n f i r m that t h e
supplier has effectively i m p l e m e n t e d t h e corrective action.
7.4.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y c o m p l e t i o n o f b o t h t h e a u d i t
o f t h e s u p p l i e r a n d t h e d e m o n s t r a t i o n test, i f r e q u i r e d , t h e
Register shall issue a R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate stating that
the supplier's service operation system has been f o u n d t o
7.7 S P E C I A L
REQUIREMENTS
be satisfactory and that the results o f services p r o v i d e d i n
F O R V A R I O U S C A T E G O R I E S O FS E R V I C E S U P P L I E R S
accordance w i t h that system m a y b e recognized a n d
utilized b y t h e surveyors t o t h e Register i n m a k i n g
7.7.1 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s
decisions affecting classification o r statutory certifica
measurements o n ships.
t i o n , as a p p l i c a b l e . T h e R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate shall
7.7.1.1 S u p e r v i s o r .
c l e a r l y state t h e t y p e a n d scope o f services a n d a n y
T h e r e s p o n s i b l e s u p e r v i s o r s h a l l b e q u a l i f i e d accord
limitations o r restrictions i m p o s e d . T h e supplier w i l l also
ing t o a recognized national o r international industrial
be included i n the Register records o f recognized service
N D T standard (e.g. E N 4 7 3 l e v e l I I o r I S O 9 7 1 2 l e v e l I I ) .
suppliers.
Supervisor shall be certified b y t h e organization
m e n t i o n e d i n 7.7.1.3. Supervisor shall have a n adequate
7.4.2 R e n e w a l o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l b e
k n o w l e d g e o f t h e ship's structures a n d b e able t o assess
m a d e i n accordance w i t h t h e procedure established b y
the results o f the performed measurements i n compliance
Section 3, Part I "General Regulations f o r Technical
w i t h t h e R S n o r m a t i v e basis.
Supervision" o f the Rules f o r Technical Supervision
7.7.1.2 O p e r a t o r s .
T h e operators carrying o u t the measurements shall
be certified t o a recognized n a t i o n a l o r international
industrial standard (e.g. E N 4 7 3 level I o r I S O 9 7 1 2
level I ) a n d shall have adequate k n o w l e d g e o f ship
structures sufficient t o select a representative p o s i t i o n f o r
each measurement.
Operator shall b e certified b y t h e organization
m e n t i o n e d i n 7.7.1.3.
Operators/Supervisors shall have, w h e r e applicable,
Certificate o f Vocational Training ( f o r m 7.1.34) confirm
ing their appropriate qualification f o r carrying o u t
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o n ships.
7.7.1.3 B o d i e s o p e r a t i n g c e r t i f i c a t i o n o f o p e r a t o r s /
supervisors.
T h e firms (certificationbodies), engaged i n training
and certification o f operators/supervisors can be checked
b y R S i ncompliance w i t h Section 11, Part I "General
Regulations f o r Technical Supervision" o fthe Rules f o r
Technical Supervision During Construction o f Ships a n d
Manufacture o fMaterials and Products f o r S h i p s . T h e
organizations accredited b y t h e international o r national
non-destructive testing ( N D T ) bodies members o f the
international associations f o r N D T , f o r example, Eur
opean Federation f o rN D T ( E F N D T ) , International
C o m m i t t e e f o r N D T ( I C N D T ) , shall b e n o t subjected
to t h e R S additional inspections, i n absence o f their
v o l u n t a r y request a n d agreement o n getting t h e R S
r e c o g n i t i o n . ( l i s t o f E F N D T m e m b e r s : http://www.efndt.
org/Members.aspx; l i s t o f I C N D T m e m b e r s : http://www.
icndt.org/Directory. aspx).
T h e firms engaged i n certification o f operators/
supervisors shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f I S O
Standard 17024, i n particular, w i t h regard t o indepen
dence a n d impartiality o f the b o d y o r its subcontractors
to t h e applicants, candidates a n d certified persons,
including t h e employees a n d their relationships w i t h
the c u s t o m e r s . T h e fact o f c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e Standard
shall b e c o n f i r m e d b y a n accredited o r g a n i z a t i o n . S e l f declaration o fcompliance is n o t allowed.
7.7.1.4 E q u i p m e n t .
O n coated surfaces, i n s t r u m e n t s u s i n g p u l s e d echo
technique (either w i t h oscilloscope o r digital instruments
using m u l t i p l e echo, o r a single crystal technique) shall
be u s e d . S i n g l e echo instruments m a y b e used o n
u n c o a t e d surfaces, w h i c h h a v e b e e n cleaned a n d grinded.
7.7.1.5 P r o c e d u r e s .
D o c u m e n t e d w o r k procedures s h a l l , a t least, c o n t a i n
i n f o r m a t i o n o n s u r v e y preparation, selection a n d identi
fication o f test locations, surface preparation, p r o t e c t i v e
coating preservation, calibration checks a n d report
preparation a n d content.
7.7.1.6 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e report shall be based o nthe requirements o f
Appendix 2.
7.7.1.7 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
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T h e supplier shall have verification o fthe surveyor

to t h e Register o f each separate j o b , d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e
report b y h i s signature.
7.7.1.8 R H O s h a l l i n f o r m t h e I A C S P e r m a n e n t See circular
Secretariat o n t h e a p p r o v a l status o f t h e r e c o g n i z e d f i r m s
See circular
engaged i n thickness measurements.
U p o n changes o f t h e a b o v e status, I A C S updates
i n f o r m a t i o n i n its Internet database w i t h i n five w o r k d a y s
since these c h a n g e s h a v e h a p p e n e d . I n t h i s case, t h e
Register shall carry o u t t h e f o l l o w i n g actions:
.1 w h e n u p d a t i n g t h e i n f o r m a t i o n , R H O s h a l l s u b m i t
the f o l l o w i n g data t o t h e I A C S P e r m a n e n t Secretariat:
list o f n e w l y - a p p r o v e d firms engaged i n thickness
measurements;
date o f cancellation o f the a p p r o v a l o f firms engaged
in thickness measurements;
e x p i r y date o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate issued t o
the firm engaged i n thickness measurements;
date o f re-approval o f f i r m engaged i n thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s after t h e e x p i r y o f v a l i d i t y o r cancellation
o f its R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate;
causes resulting i n cancellation o f t h e R e c o g n i t i o n
Certificate;
additional information that m a yb e useful f o r other
classification societies;
.2 p r i o r t o i s s u a n c e o f a n e w R e c o g n i t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e
or t o renewal/confirmation o f the existing Recognition
Certificate issued t o t h e f i r m engaged i n thickness
measurements, the Register shall review, as planned, the
i n f o r m a t i o n o n a p p r o v a l status o f t h e f i r m e n g a g e d i n
thickness measurements introduced b y other societies.In
so d o i n g , i f t h e R e g i s t e r r e c e i v e s a n a p p l i c a t i o n f o r
issuance, r e n e w a l / c o n f i r m a t i o n o f the R e c o g n i t i o n Certi
ficate f r o m t h e f i r m engaged i n thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s ,
w i t h regard t o w h i c h another classification society o r
societies have notified o f cancelling t h e recognition, t h e
latter(s) shall s u b m i t t o t h e Register, o n its request, a n y
additional information;
.3 o n r e c e i p t o f n o t i f i c a t i o n o n c a n c e l l i n g t h e
recognition o f t h e f i r m engaged i n thickness measure
m e n t s b y A C S , t h e Register, a t its discretion, shall m a k e
a decision w i t h regard t o its o w n recognition o f that f i r m
engaged i n thickness measurements, i f any.
7.7.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t i g h t n e s s
testing o f hatch covers with ultrasonic equipment.
7.7.2.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t u l t r a s o n i c t i g h t n e s s
testing o f hatch covers.
7.7.2.2 O p e r a t o r s .
T h e operator shall:
have k n o w l e d g e o f different designs o f hatch covers,
their f u n c t i o n i n g a n d sealing features;
have experience w i t h operation a n d maintenance o f
different designs o fhatch covers;
be a b l e t o d o c u m e n t a t h e o r e t i c a l a n d prac
tical training onboard i n using ultrasonic equipment
specified.
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7.7.2.3 E q u i p m e n t .
The ultrasonic equipment t o be used shall be type
approved b y t h e Register o r classification society
I A C S m e m b e r . I t shall be demonstrated forthe surveyor
to the Register that the equipment is fit for the purpose o f
detecting leakages i n hatch covers.
7.7.2.4 P r o c e d u r e s .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e d o c u m e n t e d w o r k proce
dures, w h i c h shall include t h e m a n u a l f o r t h e ultrasonic
e q u i p m e n t specified, i t s a d j u s t m e n t , m a i n t e n a n c e , opera
tion a n d approval criteria.
7.7.3 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n i n - w a t e r
surveys o f ships a n d mobile offshore drilling units.
7.7.3.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t i n - w a t e r s u r v e y s o f
ships a n d m o b i l e offshore drilling units.
7.7.3.2 T r a i n i n g o f p e r s o n n e l .
T h e supplier i s responsible f o r t h e qualification o f its
divers a n d the d i v i n g equipment utilized w h e n carrying o u t
s u r v e y . K n o w l e d g e o f the f o l l o w i n g shall b e documented:
ship's u n d e r w a t e r structure a n d appendages, tail
shaft, propeller, r u d d e r a n d i t s bearings, etc.;
non-destructive testing i n accordance w i t h a recognized
national o r international industrial standard o n ultrasonic
inspection a n d taking into account t h e requirements
o f 8.3.7, Part I "General R e g u l a t i o n s f o r T e c h n i c a l
Supervision" o f t h e Rules for Technical Supervision D u r i n g
Construction o f Ships a n d Manufacture o f Materials a n d
P r o d u c t s f o r S h i p s w i t h r e s p e c t t o p e r f o r m i n g t h e under
water thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h i s requirement o n l y
applies i f t h e f i r m carrying o u t i n - w a t e r s u r v e y uses
methods o f non-destructive testing f o r examinations;
bearing clearance measurements o n rudders a n d t h e
t a i l shaft;
underwater m o n i t o r i n g w i t h T V - m o n i t o r s o n deck,
as w e l l a s s t i l l p i c t u r e w o r k ;
operation o f underwater c o m m u n i c a t i o n systems;
special e q u i p m e n t a n d tools like h u l l cleaners,
grinders a n d cutters, etc.
7.7.3.3 A p l a n f o r t h e p e r s o n n e l t r a i n i n g i n t h e
reporting system, t h e m i n i m u m requirements o f t h e
R e g i s t e r rules f o r r e l e v a n t ship types, ship's u n d e r w a t e r
structure, m e a s u r i n g o f bearing clearances, t h e recogni
tion o f corrosion damage, buckling a n d deteriorated
coatings, etc.shall be included.
7.7.3.4 S u p e r v i s o r .
T h e supervisor shall b e qualified according t o t h e
supplier's g e n e r a l r e g u l a t i o n s a n d s h a l l h a v e m i n i m u m t w o
y e a r s ' e x p e r i e n c e as a d i v e r c a r r y i n g o u t s u c h s u r v e y s .
7.7.3.5 D i v e r .
T h e d i v e r c a r r y i n g o u t s u r v e y s s h a l l h a v e , a t least,
one-year experience as a n assistant d i v e r c a r r y i n g o u t
surveys ( m i n i m u m 10 different assignments).
7.7.3.6 E q u i p m e n t .
Firms shall have the following equipment:
closed circuit colour television w i t h sufficient
illumination equipment;
in Service
t w o - w a y c o m m u n i c a t i o n b e t w e e n d i v e r a n d surface staff;
video-recording device connected t o t h e closed
circuit colour television;
still photography camera;
equipment f o r carrying o u t thickness measurements,
non-destructive testing a n d m e a s u r e m e n t s (e.g. clearances,
indents, etc.as relevant t o t h e w o r k t o b e performed);
equipment for cleaning o f the hull.
7.7.3.7 P r o c e d u r e s a n d g u i d e l i n e s .
T h e supplier shall have documented operational
procedures a n dguidelines f o r survey performance a n d
h a n d l i n g o f equipment, w h i c h shall specify:
t w o - w a y c o m m u n i c a t i o n b e t w e e n d i v e r a n d surface;
video-recording a n d closed circuit television operation;
guidance o f t h e d i v e r a l o n g t h e ship's h u l l t o ensure
complete coverage o f t h e parts t o b e surveyed.
7.7.3.8 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
T h e supplier shall have the surveyor's verification o f
each separate j o b , d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e report b y h i s
signature.
7.7.4 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s u r v e y s a n d
m a i n t e n a n c e o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g e q u i p m e n t a n d s y s t e m s .
7.7.4.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t .
T h e supplier shall have the professional knowledge
o f fire theory, skills o f fire-fighting a n d fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
appliances sufficient t o carry o u t the surveys a n d t o m a k e
the necessary evaluations o f the equipment condition.
7.7.5 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s e r v i c e
of inflatable liferafts, inflated lifejackets, hydrostatic
release units, inflatable rescue boats, evacuation
systems, inflatable platforms o f m e a n s o f rescue,
lifeboats a n d launching appliances.
7.7.5.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t s e r v i c i n g o f
liferafts, lifejackets, hydrostatic release units, inflated
rescue boats, evacuation systems, inflatable p l a t f o r m s o f
m e a n s o f rescue, lifeboats a n d l a u n c h i n g appliances.
7.7.5.2 E q u i p m e n t a n d p r e m i s e s .
7.7.5.3 I M O r e s o l u t i o n A . 7 6 1 ( 1 8 ) a s a m e n d e d b y I M O
resolution M S C . 5 5 ( 6 6 ) gives recommendations o n condi
tions f o r t h e approval o f servicing stations f o r inflatable
liferafts, w h i c h shall b e o b s e r v e d as relevant.
7.7.5.4 P r o c e d u r e s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s .
T h e supplier shall have documented procedures a n d
instructions o n service o f the e q u i p m e n t . T h e procedures
shall include the requirements t o record the nature a n d
extent o f damages a n d defects f o u n d i n e q u i p m e n t d u r i n g
servicing a n d repairs.The shipowner shall be notified o f
all revealed defects affecting further u s e o f this
e q u i p m e n t . I n case o f a n y differences, r e l e v a n t i n f o r m a
t i o n f r o m t h e service supplier shall be f o r w a r d e d t o t h e
nearest R S B r a n c h O f f i c e t o settle t h e d i f f e r e n c e s . T h e s e
data shall b e m a d e available t o t h e Register u p o n request.
7.7.5.5 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l p r o v i d e e v i d e n c e t h a t i t
has been authorized o r licensed t o serve t h e particular
types a n d models o fequipment, f o r w h i c h approval is
sought b ythe equipment manufacturer.
7.7.6 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s e r v i c i n g
a n d testing o f radio communication equipment.
7.7.6.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t i n s p e c t i o n a n d t e s t s
o f radio equipment o n b o a r d ships o r m o b i l e offshore
drilling units f o r compliance w i t h the requirements o f
SOLAS-74/78.
7.7.6.1.1 R e f e r e n c e d o c u m e n t s .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e access t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as
amended, I M O resolution A . 7 8 9 ( 1 9 ) "Specification o n
the Survey a n d Certification Functions o f Recognized
Organizations A c t i n g o n behalf o f the A d m i n i s t r a t i o n " ,
I T U R a d i o Regulations, I M O Performance Standards f o r
radio c o m m u n i c a t i o n equipment, as w e l l as r e l e v a n t parts
o f the Register rules a n d guidelines.
7.7.6.1.2 S u p e r v i s o r .
The supervisor shall have m i n i m u m two-years'
secondary special technical t r a i n i n g at a technical school
andworkexperienceasaninspector.Itshallbe
preferable for t h e supervisor t o h o l d a G M D S S General
Operator's Certificate ( G O C ) .
7.7.6.1.3 R a d i o i n s p e c t o r .
T h e inspector carrying o u t t h e inspection o f radio
equipment shall undergo t h e internal training o f t h e
services supplier a n d shall also h a v e a t least one-year
secondary special technical training at a technical school,
and, a t least, o n e - y e a r w o r k e x p e r i e n c e as a n assistant
radio inspector.
7.7.6.1.4 E q u i p m e n t .
7.7.6.1.4.1 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e t h e m a j o r a n d
auxiliary equipment required for correctly performing the
inspection.Records o f the equipment used shall be kept,
including information o n manufacturer a n d type o f
e q u i p m e n t , as w e l l as l o g o f m a i n t e n a n c e a n d calibra
tion.
7.7.6.1.4.2 A s t a n d a r d , w h i c h i s r e l e v a n t t o t h e r a d i o
e q u i p m e n t t o b e tested, shall b e available f o r t h e
equipment a n d shall be cited i n t h e inspection report.
7.7.6.1.4.3 T h e s o f t w a r e a n d h a r d w a r e u s e d i n
testing/examination shall b e fully described a n d verified.
7.7.6.1.5 M i n i m u m r e q u i r e d i n s t r u m e n t s :
i n s t r u m e n t s f o r m e a s u r i n g f r e q u e n c y , v o l t a g e , cur
rent a n d resistance;
instruments f o r m e a s u r i n g o u t p u t a n d reflect effect
on V H F and MF/HF;
instruments for measuring modulation o n V H F , M F
and H F ;
acid tester f o r c h e c k i n g specific g r a v i t y o f lead
batteries;
tester f o r c h e c k i n g E P I R B s .
7.7.6.1.6 P r o c e d u r e s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s .
T h e supplier shall have documented procedures a n d
instructions for h o w t o carry out testing a n d examination
o f radio equipment.Procedures a n d instructions f o r
o p e r a t i n g o f each i t e m o f t h e t e s t i n g / i n s p e c t i o n equip
m e n t shall be available.These shall be available for the
personnel at all times.
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7.7.7 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s h o r e based servicing a n d testing E P I R B equipment.

7.7.7.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t s h o r e - b a s e d s e r v i
cing emergency radio beacons ( E P I R B - 4 0 6 ) o f t h e
C O S P A S - S A R S A T satellite system.
7.7.7.2 O p e r a t o r s .
The firm personnel shall undergo the relevant
training and h o l d the Certificate for E P I R B manufacturer
c o n f i r m i n g i t s r i g h t f o r E P I R B - 4 0 6 shore-based servi
cing performance.
7.7.7.3 E q u i p m e n t .
Firms shall have the following:
set o f c a l i b r a t e d e q u i p m e n t f o r s e r v i c i n g t h e
E P I R B - 4 0 6 i n accordance w i t h t h e provisions o f
I M O MSC/Circ.1039;
screened r o o m o r t h e relevant screening equipment
preventing the transmission o f a signal from the
E P I R B - 4 0 6 being checked t o a satellite;
set o f s p a r e p a r t s , s p a r e s u p p l y u n i t s a p p r o v e d b y t h e
manufacturer, as w e l l as t h e reserve stock o f E P I R B - 4 0 6
in amounts agreed w i t h t h e manufacturer ( f o r a
t e m p o r a r y E P I R B - 4 0 6 replacement o n a ship f o r a
period o f servicing).
7.7.7.4 P r o c e d u r e s a n d g u i d e l i n e s .
Firms shall have:
documented operating procedures a n d guidelines
regulating E P I R B - 4 0 6 servicing performance;
log o f servicing w i t h details o f t h e scope o f
inspections carried o u t a n d t h e components replaced;
set o f t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r t h o s e t y p e s o f
E P I R B - 4 0 6 , w h i c h t h e f i r m is authorized t o service;
service-bulletins distributed b y t h e E P I R B - 4 0 6
manu-facturer;
last v e r s i o n o f t h e software p r o v i d e d b y t h e
E P I R B - 4 0 6 manufacturer o r the manufacturer o f the
e q u i p m e n t u s e d d u r i n g i n s p e c t i o n , as w e l l as access t o
the renewal o f that software.
7.7.7.5 C o n f i r m a t i o n o f a u t h o r i t y .
F i r m s s h a l l present the c o n f i r m a t i o n o f authority, i.e.
contractual relations w i t h themanufacturer for supply o f
spare parts, p o w e r s u p p l y u n i t s a n d consumables, as w e l l
as t h e d o c u m e n t a u t h o r i z i n g s h o r e - b a s e d s e r v i c i n g
performance f o r t h e specific E P I R B - 4 0 6 type(s) o n
behalf o f the E P I R B - 4 0 6 manufacturer.
7.7.8 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n i n s p e c
tion a n d testing o fcentralized gas welding a n d cutting
equipment.
T h e supplier shall document a n d demonstrate its
k n o w l e d g e o f gas w e l d i n g , associated central gas
installation systems a n d current safety requirements
applicable t o such equipment b y national M a r i t i m e
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s . T h i s knowledge shall be sufficient t o
carry o u t inspections a n d testing a n d t o m a k e t h e
necessary evaluations o f the equipment condition.
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7.7.9 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s u r v e y s
a n d maintenance o f self-contained breathing apparatus.
T h e supplier shall document a n d demonstrate i t s
knowledge o f the equipment a n dsystems sufficient t o
carry o u t inspections a n d testing o f self-contained
breathing apparatus t o identified standards a n d t o m a k e
the necessary evaluation o f the equipment condition.
7.7.10 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t h e
examination o f bow, stern a n d side doors o f ro-ro ships.
7.7.10.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t i n s p e c t i o n o f
securing a n d l o c k i n g devices, hydraulic operating
systems, electric c o n t r o l system, electric indicator
systems a n d supporting, securing a n d l o c k i n g devices
and tightness testing.
7.7.10.2 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l b e c e r t i f i e d t o c o m p l y
w i t h t h e relevant requirements o f t h e most current
v e r s i o n o f I S O 9 0 0 0 series.
7.7.10.3 R e f e r e n c e d o c u m e n t s .
T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e access t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as
amended, a n d I A C S U RZ 2 4 "Survey Requirements for
Shell a n d Inner D o o r s o f R o - R o Ships", t h e Register
normative documents relating t o inner doors o r t h e
equivalent, b y t h e relevant classification society.
7.7.10.4 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7 . 3 . 2 . 3 ,
the senior service engineer (supervisor) shall have a
m i n i m u m two-years' education at a technical school.
7.7.10.5 R e q u i r e d e q u i p m e n t .
7.7.10.5.1 F o r i n s p e c t i o n o f s u p p o r t i n g , s e c u r i n g a n d
l o c k i n g devices, hinges a n d bearings, equipment f o r
m e a s u r i n g clearances shall b e available ( i . e . feeler
gauges, vernier calipers, m i c r o m e t e r s ) .
T h e inspection is carried o u t w i t h u s e o f non
destructive e x a m i n a t i o n techniques (e.g. d y e penetrant,
magnetic particle testing).
7.7.10.5.2 F o r t i g h t n e s s t e s t i n g , a n u l t r a s o n i c l e a k
detector o r equivalent is required.
7.7.10.5.3 F o r i n s p e c t i o n o f h y d r a u l i c o p e r a t i n g
system, the following shall be available:
pressure gauges;
particle counter f o r analyzing t h e quality o f
hydraulic fluid.
7.7.10.5.4 F o r i n s p e c t i o n o f e l e c t r i c c o n t r o l s y s t e m ,
the following shall be available:
digital multimeter;
earth fault detector.
7.7.10.6 P r o c e d u r e s a n d i n s t r u c t i o n s .
7.7.10.6.1 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e access t o
drawings a n d documents including the Operating a n d
Inspection Manual.
7.7.10.6.2 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l h a v e a c c e s s t o t h e
service h i s t o r y o f the doors.
7.7.10.6.3 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l u s e , c o m p l e t e a n d s i g n
a checklist, w h i c h h a s been f o u n d acceptable b y t h e
Register.
7.7.11 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n a n n u a l
performance testing o fvoyage data recorders (VDR).
7.7.11.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t t e s t i n g a n d
s e r v i c i n g o f v o y a g e data recorders i n accordance w i t h
R e g u l a t i o n 18.8, C h a p t e r V o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as amended.
7.7.11.2 T h e s u p p l i e r s h a l l p r o v i d e e v i d e n c e t h a t h e
has been authorized o r licensed b y t h e equipment
manufacturer t o service t h e particular types a n d models
o f the equipment, for w h i c h approval is sought.
7.7.11.3 D o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d e q u i p m e n t .
T h e supplier shall have I M O resolution A . 8 6 1 ( 2 0 ) a n d
a p p l i c a b l e i n d u s t r i a l p e r f o r m a n c e standards (e.g. I E C 6 1 9 9 6 )
and have documented procedures a n di n s t r u c t i o n s . I n
addition, t h e supplier shall have documentation a n d
e q u i p m e n t as specified i n t h e a u t h o r i z a t i o n o r license
from the equipment manufacturer.
7.7.11.4 T e s t r e p o r t .
T h e supplier shall issue t h e Certificate o f C o m p l i
ance as specified i n R e g u l a t i o n 1 8 . 8 , Chapter V o f
S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as amended.
7.7.12 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s u r v e y s o f
low location lighting systems using photo luminescent
materials.
7.7.12.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t l u m i n a n c e
measurements o n board ships o f l o w location l i g h t i n g
systems using photo luminescent materials.
7.7.12.2 O p e r a t o r s .
T h e operator shall have t h e relevant qualification,
adequate k n o w l e d g e o f t h e applicable international
requirements (be aware o f Regulation II-2/13.3.2.5o f
SOLAS-74/78, I M O resolution A.752(18), I S O 15370-2001,
F S S S C o d e Chapter 1 1 ) , t o b e able t o d o c u m e n t a
theoretical a n d practical training o f t h e personnel
onboard t h e ship i n using t h e above equipment.
7.7.12.3 E q u i p m e n t .
T h e m e a s u r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s h a l l i n c o r p o r a t e a fastresponse photometer head w i t h C I E (International C o m m i s
sion o n Illumination) photopic correction a n d have a
m e a s u r e m e n t r a n g e o f , a t least, f r o m 1 0 c d / m t o 1 0 c d / m .
7.7.12.4 P r o c e d u r e s .
D o c u m e n t e d w o r k p r o c e d u r e s s h a l l , a t least, c o n t a i n
i n f o r m a t i o n o n survey preparation, selection a n d identi
fication o f test locations.
7.7.12.5 R e p o r t i n g .
The report shall be prepared i n compliance w i t h
Annex C toI S O 15370-2001.
7.7.12.6 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
T h e supplier shall have t h e Register surveyor's
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f each separate j o b , d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e
7.7.13 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s o u n d
pressure level m e a s u r e m e n t s o f public a d d r e s s system, a
c o m m a n d broadcast apparatus a n d for sound devices o f
a g e n e r a l a l a r m system o n b o a r d ships.
7.7.13.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t s o u n d p r e s s u r e
level measurements o f public address system, a com
m a n d broadcast apparatus a n d sound devices o f a general
a l a r m s y s t e m o n b o a r d ships.
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7.7.13.2 O p e r a t o r s .
T h e operator shall have t h e relevant qualification,
adequate k n o w l e d g e o f the applicable i n t e r n a t i o n a l require
ments (be aware o f Regulations III/4 a n d III/6 o f S O L A S 74/78, as amended, L S A C o d e Chapter V I I / 7 . 2 , I M O C o d e
o n A l a r m s a n d Indicators, 1995), b e able t o d o c u m e n t a
theoretical a n d practical training o f t h e personnel
o n b o a r d t h e ship i n u s i n g t h e e q u i p m e n t specified.
7.7.13.3 E q u i p m e n t .
The measuring instrument shall be a n integrating
sound pressure level meter w i t h frequency analyzer
capabilities c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e requirements o f
I E C 6 0 6 5 1 a n d I E C 6 0 8 0 4 , t y p e 1 p r e c i s i o n class w i t h ,
at least, a n A - w e i g h t i n g f r e q u e n c y r e s p o n s e c u r v e a n d
1/3-octave a n d 1-octave b a n d filters c o m p l y i n g w i t h
I E C 6 1 2 6 0 , as appropriate f o r t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s t o b e
carried o u t . I n addition microphones shall be o f t h e
r a n d o m incidence type c o m p l y i n g w i t h I E C 6 0 6 5 1 .
7.7.13.4 P r o c e d u r e s .
D o c u m e n t e d w o r k p r o c e d u r e s s h a l l , a t least, c o n t a i n
information o nsurvey preparation, calibration, selection
a n d i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f test locations.
7.7.13.5 R e p o r t i n g .
T h e report shall describe, as a m i n i m u m , t h e
e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e tests a n d , f o r each test
location, t h e ambient noise level o r t h e speech
interference level, as appropriate f o r t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s
to be carried o u t . T h e report shall c o m p l y w i t h any other
specific r e q u i r e m e n t o f the Register.
7.7.13.6 V e r i f i c a t i o n .
T h e supplier shall have t h e Register surveyor's
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f each separate j o b , d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e
7.7.14 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t e s t i n g
of coating systems i n compliance with I M O Resolut i o n M S C . 2 1 5 (82) a n d I A C S U I S C 2 2 3 a n d / o r I M O
Resolution MSC.288(87).
7.7.14.1 L a b o r a t o r i e s .
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7.7.14.1.1 E x t e n t o f e n g a g e m e n t - t e s t i n g o f c o a t i n g
systems i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f
I M O Resolution MSC.215(82) and I A C S U I SC223
and/or I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) .
7.7.14.1.2 T h e l a b o r a t o r y s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e R e g i s t e r
with the following information:
a detailed list o f t h e l a b o r a t o r y test e q u i p m e n t f o r
coating approval i ncompliance w i t h the requirements o f
I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) and/or M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ;
a detailed list o f the relevant documents acceptable
for t h e laboratory c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e requirements o f
I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) and/or M S C . 2 8 8 ( 8 7 ) ;
details o f procedure f o r test p a n e l preparation, test
panel identification, coating systems application a n d a
f o r m o f test report;
details o f a p p l i c a t i o n m e t h o d s a n d sites f o r h e a t i n g
o f test panels w i t h a p p l i e d coating;
f o r m s o f d a i l y o r w e e k l y logs/sheets f o r m a k i n g
entries a n d recording t h e observations, i n c l u d i n g unfore
seen i n t e r r u p t i o n o f t h e applied cycles w i t h corrective
actions;
details o f a n y sub-contracting agreements, i f applic
able;
c o m p a r i s o n test reports w i t h test results o f t h e
approved coating systems o r laboratories, i f applicable.
7.7.14.1.3. R e p o r t i n g .
Test reports shall be prepared i n compliance w i t h the
following I A C S Recommendations:
Recommendation N o . 1 0 1 . I A C S M o d e l Report for
I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) A n n e x 1 "Test Procedures for C o a t i n g Q u a l i f i c a t i o n " ;
Recommendation N o . 1 0 2 . I A C S M o d e l Report for
I M O Resolution M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) A n n e x 1 "Test Proced u r e s f o r C o a t i n g Q u a l i f i c a t i o n " , S e c t i o n 1.7 - C r o s s o v e r
Test.
7.7.14.1.4 A u d i t o f t h e t e s t l a b o r a t o r y s h a l l b e b a s e d
o n t h e requirements o f t h e present Section a n d t h e
standards listed i n I M O R e s o l u t i o n M S C . 2 1 5 ( 8 2 ) and/or
MSC.288(87).
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in Service
P A R T II. S U R V E Y S C H E D U L E A N D S C O P E
1 INITIAL
1.1
SURVEY
GENERAL
1.1.1 T h e a i m o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p i n s e r v i c e
is t o d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r i t i s p o s s i b l e t o a s s i g n class t o a
ship b e i n g submitted f o r the R S classification for the first
t i m e , a s w e l l a s t o r e - a s s i g n t h e R S class t o t h e s h i p , t h e R S
class o f w h i c h w a s w i t h d r a w n . I n i t i a l s u r v e y i s p e r f o r m e d
d u r i n g re-classification, assigning class t o t h e ship
c o n s t r u c t e d w i t h o u t t h e R S t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , reassign
i n g class f o r t h e s h i p , t h e R S class o f w h i c h w a s w i t h d r a w n ,
as w e l l a s w h e n c h a n g i n g t h e e x i s t i n g n o t a t i o n o f t h e R S
class a n d a s s i g n i n g n e w class n o t a t i o n ( o n l y f o r i t e m s o f
technical supervision related to the n e w distinguishing m a r k
o r d e s c r i p t i v e n o t a t i o n i n t h e class n o t a t i o n ) .
1.1.2 W h e n s h i p s i n s e r v i c e , w h i c h h a d n o R S c l a s s ,
are accepted f o r t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y
shall b e c a r r i e d . I n i t i a l survey o f a ship consists o f
t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n s , inspections, tests a n d measure
ments, w h i c h scope i s determined depending o n t h e
ship's age, i t s t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , as w e l l as t e c h n i c a l
documentation a n d certificates o f recognized a n d
competent supervisory bodies being a v a i l a b l e . I n i t i a l
survey is assigned i n t h e scope o f special survey
i n c l u d i n g s u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m i n
dry dock.
1.1.3 P r i o r t o s u r v e y i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e
s h i p o w n e r has prepared the ship for survey and p r o v i d e d
t h e c o n d i t i o n s , safe f o r t h e s u r v e y o r ' s l i f e a n d h e a t h ,
required for performance o f survey and testing o f items
(refer t o Section 4 o f Part I "General P r o v i s i o n s " ) .
1.1.4 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n (refer t o Section 6 o f Part I
"General P r o v i s i o n s " ) i n the scope required for verifica
tion o f compliance w i t h t h e technical requirements,
parameters a n d characteristics, regulated b y the R u l e s for
the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
as w e l l a s t h e s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( d o c u m e n t s o f
classification a n d other competent supervisory bodies,
manufacturer's certificates, etc.). L i s t o f ship's t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1 . I n case t h e
s h i p o w n e r fails t o s u b m i t technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n the
adequate extent, measures shall b e t a k e n for p r o v i s i o n o f
the i n f o r m a t i o n required, w i t h m a k i n g calculations,
w h e r e necessary, tests a n d d r a w i n g s .
1.1.5 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p , i t s h u l l , a r r a n g e
ments, equipment and outfit, machinery installation and
refrigerating plant, electrical equipment shall b e checked
for compliance w i t h t h erequirements o f the Rules f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n i n r e s p e c t o f s p e c i f i e d i n d i c e s a n d char
acteristics, structure a n d m a n d a t o r y list o f items, their
arrangement a n d installation, a n y deviations from t h e

Rules f o r Construction a n d structural deficiencies
affecting s a f e t y . B y the Rules for Construction, the rules
are m e a n t , w h i c h a r e stated i n t h e t e c h n i c a l project, i n
accordance o f w h i c h the ship w a s constructed.
I f deviations from t h e Rules for Construction a n d
structural deficiencies are revealed, verification that the
rules are s u f f i c i e n t l y c o m p l i e d w i t h i s subject t o special
consideration b y the Register i n each c a s e . D u r i n g t h e
survey t h e technical condition o f items o f technical
supervision shall be determined.
1.1.6 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , t h e a r e a o f n a v i g a t i o n ,
category o f ice strengthening a n d freeboard o f the ship
are established o r c o n f i r m e d w i t h assessing stability,
strength a n d fire protection, a n d f o r passenger ships,
passenger capacity is established a d d i t i o n a l l y . D u r i n g
this survey, i t shall be checked whether I n f o r m a t i o n o n
S t a b i l i t y i s a v a i l a b l e o n b o a r d . I n t h i s case, t h e R S
surveyor shall verify and c o n f i r m the compliance w i t h
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.5.1.3 t o 1.5.1.8 a n d 1.5.5, P a r t I V
"Stability" o f t h e Rules f o r the Classification a n d
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships f o r i n c l i n i n g tests o r
light-weight c h e c k s . I n f o r m a t i o n o n permitted service
areas a n d i c e service c o n d i t i o n s , referred t o i n 2.2.3,
Part I "Classification" o f the Rules for Construction, m a y
not be used for regulation o f the allowable navigation
conditions o f ships i n s e r v i c e . I t i s assumed that d u r i n g
service the s h i p o w n e r w i l l f o l l o w the requirements o f the
Ice Certificate o r another d o c u m e n t specifying t h e
c o n d i t i o n s o f safe o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s h i p i n i c e d e p e n d i n g
o n t h e ship's specific features, i c e c o n d i t i o n s a n d
icebreaker escort.
W h e r e the ship is i n t e n d e d to carry g r a i n and/or n o n grain b u l k cargoes, i t shall b e p r o v i d e d w i t h G r a i n
Loading Stability I n f o r m a t i o n and/or N o n - G r a i n B u l k
Cargo Loading Stability and Strength Information.
Information o n Stability is checked for compliance
w i t h the requirements o f Part I V "Stability" o f the Rules
for t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
Ships regarding the completeness o f the data thereof.
P r i o r t o the ship's t e c h n i c a l appraisal w i t h regard t o
the p r o v i s i o n s i n 5.1.6, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t Classifica
tion Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines, for verification
o f the ship's c o m p l i a n c e w i t h the applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f the Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships, the Register shall be provided w i t h the
following documents:
Information o n Stability;
Information o n Damage T r i m and Stability;
Grain Loading StabilityInformation;
Non-Grain B u l k Cargo Loading Stability a n d
Strength Information.
Part II. Survey Schedule and Scope
F o r ships less t h a n 1 5 years o f a g e w h i c h a r e

t r a n s f e r r e d f r o m A C S - I A C S m e m b e r i n t o t h e R S class,
assessment o f stability shall b e carried o u t w i t h i n t h e
interval n o t exceeding 12 months from the completion
date o f the initial survey.
Thereafter, t h e above Informations shall b e finally
approved b y R H O .
W h e r e a s u b d i v i s i o n m a r k i s i n t r o d u c e d i n t h e class
n o t a t i o n o f t h e ship, calculations shall b e m a d e a n d
Information o n Damage T r i m a n d Stability shall b e d r a w n
up i n accordance w i t h Part V " S u b d i v i s i o n " o f t h e R u l e s f o r
the Classification a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea-Going Ships.
A l l the passenger a n d cargo ships, t h e keels o f w h i c h
w e r e l a i d o n 1 F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 2 o r after t h i s date, s h a l l b e
checked f o r t h e availability o n board o fthe Damage
Control Plan t o be developed a n d exhibited under the
requirements o f Part V "Subdivision" o f t h e Rules for the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
1.1.7 I f i n i t i a l s u r v e y r e s u l t s a r e satisfactory, a r e g i s t e r e d
n u m b e r is assigned t o t h e ship a n d t h e Register documents
a r e i s s u e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 5 . 4 , Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification S u r v e y o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
1.1.8 T o b e c o n s i d e r e d a s t h e d a t e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f
ship i s t h e actual date o f s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n a n d issuing
o f Classification Certificate t o t h e ship.
1.1.9 T h e s c o p e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y d u r i n g t r a n s f e r o f
class, a s s i g n i n g a class f o r t h e ship b e i n g c o n s t r u c t e d
w i t h o u t R S t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , i n case o f r e - a s s i g n i n g
class t o t h e ship, t h e class o f w h i c h w a s w i t h d r a w n , i s
specified i n t h e relevant sections o f the present Rules.
1.2 S U R V E Y S P E R F O R M E D F O R T H E P U R P O S E
O F C L A S S A S S I G N M E N T T OA S H I P I N S E R V I C E
1.2.1 H u l l .
1.2.1.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , m a t e r i a l s
and scantlings o f members shall b e checked f o r
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e Rules f o r
Construction, as w e l l as o v e r a l l a n d local strength shall
be checked t o b e ensured proceeding f r o m t h e ship
purpose a n d area o f n a v i g a t i o n . C h e c k i n g shall b e m a d e
for compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e rules i n force
o n t h e date o f construction o f the particular ship, h a v i n g
regard t o the subsequent editions o f the rules covering
the ships i n s e r v i c e . T h e exception i s checking o f t h e
compliance o f t h e ship scantlings that shall meet t h e
requirements o f the n e w l y published Rules for Construct i o n . D u r i n g the survey, the technical condition o f hull
structures shall b e checked i n respect o f w e l d e d a n d
riveted j o i n t quality, tightness, w e a r extent a n d damage
presence, also h u l l technical c o n d i t i o n shall b e assessed
i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 1.2.1.2.
1.2.1.2 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
1.2.1.2.1 H u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i s a s s e s s e d b y
comparing t h e actual scantlings w i t h t h e permissible
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residual scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s . W h e r e necessary,

a comparative analysis o f hull section modulus, upper
deck section m o d u l u s , as w e l l as side s h e l l a n d
longitudinal bulkhead section m o d u l i , m a y be required.
T h e assessment o f technical c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l structures
o n t h e basis o f the results o f thickness measurements a n d
survey shall be carried out i n compliance w i t h Section 5,
Part I "General Provisions" b y the procedure given i n
Appendix 2 w i t h consideration forthe requirements o f
3.2.2.3 o r 3.2.3.4 o f the present Part, as applicable.
1.2.2 S h i p a r r a n g e m e n t s , e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t .
1.2.2.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p , c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e r u l e s i n force o n t h e d a t e o f c o n s t r u c t i o n
o f t h e particular ship, h a v i n g regard t o t h e subsequent
e d i t i o n s o f t h e r u l e s c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n s e r v i c e , s h a l l b e
verified, for this purpose t h e f o l l o w i n g shall be checked:
m a n d a t o r y list o f ship arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d
outfit, their completeness, design, arrangement a n d
installation, as w e l l as their specified characteristics
( p o w e r , capacity, speed, etc.);
technical c o n d i t i o n o f t h e items i n respect o f their
q u a l i t y o f m a n u f a c t u r e a n d t h e presence o f defects (wear,
damage, malfunction);
design o f closures a n d c o a m i n g height compliance
proceeding f r o m the arrangement a n d purpose o f openings;
steering gear design a n d t h e specified t i m e f o r putting
the rudder o v e r a n d t h e rudder angle being ensured;
anchors, anchor chains a n d ropes p r o v i d e d o n board,
anchor arrangement design a n d specified anchor-heaving
speed being ensured (during this survey, t h e s h i p o w n e r shall
s u b m i t certificates f o r a n c h o r s , a n c h o r c h a i n s a n d r o p e s ) ;
t o w - l i n e length, design a n d strength, as w e l l as t o w
h o o k , t o w i n g rail, t o w i n g arch, w i r e stopper, b o l l a r d ,
chock, b i t t a n d t o w i n g p o r t design, as w e l l as t h e n u m b e r
o f m o o r i n g ropes, their length, strength a n d design;
design o f masts a n d rigging a n d provision o f its
strength, as w e l l as completeness o f emergency outfit;
design o f s m a l l hatches i n t h e b o w part o f t h e ship
( I A C S U R S26) according t o 2.4.3.2.9;
design o f air a n d v e n t pipes i n t h e b o w part o f t h e
ship ( I A C S U R S 2 7 ) according t o 2.4.2.8.
S u r v e y o f items o f ship arrangements, equipment
and outfit at initial survey o f the ship shall be carried o u t
i n t h e scope o f special survey.
1.2.2.2 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f Cargo Securing M a n u a l shall be complied w i t h i n
respect o f the f o l l o w i n g :
R e g i s t e r - a p p r o v e d d i a g r a m ( d r a w i n g ) o f arrange
m e n t a n d securing o f general cargo, including w h e e l e d
vehicles a n d containers t o be available o n board;
sufficient n u m b e r o f lashing available a n d correct
arrangement o f securing e q u i p m e n t as p e r approved
diagram;
R e g i s t e r certificates, o r those o f a n o t h e r classifica
t i o n society recognized b y t h e Register, available f o r
general cargo lashings a n d securing equipment;
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stamps o f manufacturer, t h e Register o r A C S

recognized b y t h e Register being applied t o general
cargo lashings a n d securing equipment;
technical c o n d i t i o n o f general cargo lashings a n d
securing equipment t o be determined i n accordance w i t h
w e a r standards;
testing o f general cargo lashings a n d securing
e q u i p m e n t m a n u f a c t u r e d w i t h o u t t h e t e c h n i c a l super
vision b y t h e Register o r a classification society
recognized b y t h e Register at t h e rate o f 2 p e r cent ( b u t
n o t less t h a n 2 pcs.) o f each t y p e a n d size, b y t h e u l t i m a t e
load (up t o failure), f o r t h e purpose o f determining t h e
safe w o r k i n g l o a d ( S W L ) . F o r t h e s e c u r i n g e q u i p m e n t a
calculation m e t h o d o f S W L determining m a y be applied.
After S W L determining, t h e lashing a n d securing
equipment shall be provided w i t h m a r k i n g indicating
their S W La n d a l l o w i n g identifying the m o d e l o f
lashings a n d securing equipment, as w e l l as w i t h t h e
Register's b r a n d . U l t i m a t e l o a d tested lashings a n d
securing equipment shall n o t b e repaired.
1.2.3 F i r e p r o t e c t i o n .
1.2.3.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f s h i p s i t s h a l l b e c h e c k e d
w h e t h e r the requirements o f the rules i n force o n the date
o f construction o f t h e particular ship, h a v i n g regard t o
the subsequent editions o f the rules c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n
service, are c o m p l i e d w i t h , i n v i e w o f the intended ship
purpose w i t h due regard t o its design a n d dimensions, i n
respect o f the f o l l o w i n g :
a r r a n g e m e n t a n d e q u i p m e n t o f ship spaces, fire
e x t i n c t i o n station a n d fire c o n t r o l stations;
safe e v a c u a t i o n o f p e o p l e f r o m a c c o m m o d a t i o n a n d
service spaces;
d i v i s i o n o f hulls, superstructures a n d deckhouses o f
passenger ships, a n d ships classed a m o n g these, f o r
instance, special purpose ships h a v i n g Passenger Ship
Safety Certificate, into m a i n vertical fire zones, a n d
p r o t e c t i o n o f spaces inside fire zones, o n ships o f o t h e r
purposes, d i v i s i o n o f spaces inside superstructures i n
accordance w i t h m e a n s o f fire protection;
application o f non-combustible materials w h e n
i n s u l a t i n g a n d e q u i p p i n g o f ship spaces;
using relevant fire-resisting a n d fire-retarding divi
sions, as w e l l as closures f o r openings therein;
installation o f self-closing fire doors, their r e m o t e
control a n d automation systems;
closure o f doors, t r u n k s , v e n t i l a t i o n ducts, annular
spaces o f stacks, s k y l i g h t s a n d o t h e r o p e n i n g s i n cargo
a n d m a c h i n e r y spaces, i n p u m p r o o m s a n d t h e i r d r i v e s ,
c l o s i n g o f a i r spaces b e h i n d ceilings w i t h p a n e l i n g a n d
linings;
m a n d a t o r y list o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems;
technical characteristics a n d arrangement o f m a c h i n e r y
o f systems, material a n d design o f piping, its connection
a n d fittings, l a y i n g a n d attachment;
remote control drives o fvalves a n d machinery o f
systems;
fire detection systems a n d fire w a r n i n g alarms;

c o m p l e t e n e s s o f f i r e f i g h t i n g o u t f i t i n c l u d i n g emer
g e n c y escape b r e a t h i n g devices, spares a n d t o o l s ;
fire a l a r m ;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f g u i d e signs o f fire p l a n s l o c a t i o n a n d con
d i t i o n o f t h e i r enclosures, a s w e l l as m a r k i n g a n d c o n d i t i o n
o f cabinets a n d e n c l o s u r e s f o r f i r e h o s e s ( w i t h h o s e n o z z l e s ) ;
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g a n d fire d e t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m s y s t e m s ,
m e a n s o f accsess t o t h e c o m p a r t m e n t s a n d escape r o u t e s ;
availability o f m a r k i n g o f c o n t r o l stations, fire
extinction stations, places o f fire-tighting equipment
and outfit location, etc.by coloured graphical symbols i n
accordance w i t h the Fire C o n t r o l Plan;
availability o f t h e certificates and/or results o f analysis
o f e x t i n g u i s h i n g m e d i a , w h i c h are used i n t h e fire
extinguishing systems, as w e l l as their required quantity.
1.2.3.2 S u r v e y o f f i r e p r o t e c t i o n i t e m s a t i n i t i a l
survey o f t h e ship shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope o f
special survey.
1.2.4 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n .
1.2.4.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , t h e m a n d a t o r y l i s t o f
m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n i t e m s a n d m a c h i n e r y space
equipment, their design, arrangement a n d installation,
as w e l l a s s p e c i f i e d t e c h n i c a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s ( p o w e r ,
capacity, speed, etc.) s h a l l b e c h e c k e d f o r c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h t h e requirements o f the rules i n force o n t h e date o f
construction o f t h e particular ship, h a v i n g regard t o t h e
subsequent editions o f t h e rules c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n
s e r v i c e . D u r i n g this survey, t h e technical condition o f
items o f supervision shall b e checked.
1.2.4.2 S u r v e y o f i t e m s o f m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a t
initial survey i s p e r f o r m e d i n t h e scope o f a special
survey o f the ship a n d consists o f t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n ,
checks, measurements a n d testing, w h i c h extent i s
d e t e r m i n e d subject t o t h e age o f ship, i t s technical
condition a n d availabilityo f technical documentation.
1.2.4.3 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f b o i l e r s , h e a t e x c h a n g e r
a n d pressure vessels o n board, their internal e x a m i n a t i o n ,
h y d r a u l i c test a n d external e x a m i n a t i o n shall b e carried
out (while boilers shall be examined externally under
w o r k i n g pressure).
W h e r e a certificate issued b y A C S i s available, t h e
i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d h y d r a u l i c test results m a y b e t a k e n
into consideration, as obtained earlier w i t h i n t h e specified
p e r i o d s o f t i m e . I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n
a n d h y d r a u l i c test date s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d o n t h e basis o f
the date stated i n t h e certificate, so that i t w o u l d coincide
w i t h t h e periodical s u r v e y o f the ship.
1.2.5 S y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
1.2.5.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f s h i p , t h e m a n d a t o r y l i s t o f
ship's s y s t e m a n d p i p i n g , a s w e l l a s o f t h e s y s t e m s a n d
p i p i n g o f t h e ship's m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n w i t h i t s f i t t i n g s
and instruments, their design, arrangement a n d installation
shall be checked for compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f
the rules i n force o n t h e date o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e
particular ship, h a v i n g regard t o t h e subsequent editions o f
the rules c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n s e r v i c e . D u r i n g this survey,

t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g i s assessed.
1.2.5.2 S u r v e y o f s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out i n t h e scope o f special survey.
1.2.6 E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t .
1.2.6.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , t h e l i s t o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t ,
i t s d e s i g n , a r r a n g e m e n t , i n s t a l l a t i o n , t e c h n i c a l character
istics are checked f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f t h e rules i n force o n t h e date o f construction o f t h e
particular ship, h a v i n g regard t o t h e subsequent editions
o f t h e rules c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n service, a n d t h e
t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e e q u i p m e n t i s assessed.
1.2.6.2 S u r v e y o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t o f t h e s h i p
shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope o f special survey.
1.2.7 A u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t .
1.2.7.1 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , t h e s h i p o w n e r
shall submit the following technical documentation, i n
addition t o documentation specified i n Section 6 o f Part I
"General P r o v i s i o n s " (besides certificates issued b y
classification societies a n d other competent supervisory
bodies, manufacturer's certificates):
explanatory note containing a list a n d description o f
automated machinery a n d equipment o f machinery
installation;
functional a n d line diagrams o f automation w i t h
parameters a n d m a x i m u m values, at w h i c h a l a r m a n d
protection are activated, as w e l l as w i t h data pertinent t o
parameter indication;
d r a w i n g s o f separate a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t devices
(units), boards, m o n i t o r i n g a n d c o n t r o l panels, p o w e r
u n i t s , etc., as w e l l as d r a w i n g s s h o w i n g t h e i r arrange
m e n t o n board;
list o f elements a n d devices used i n separate
automation systems, w i t h indication o f their purpose,
t y p e , m a k e r , r e g u l a t i o n range, as w e l l as data o n a m b i e n t
conditions resistance a n d , w h e n e v e r possible, informa
tion o n reliability.
1.2.7.2 T h e s c o p e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y i s d e t e r m i n e d
proceeding f r o m t h e scope o f special survey, p r o v i d e d
the ship h a s a v a l i d a u t o m a t i o n m a r k i n its class n o t a t i o n .
A t the Register discretion, the initial survey m a y be
reduced t o t h e scope o f annual survey, p r o v i d e d t h e ship
has a v a l i d a u t o m a t i o n m a r k i n its class n o t a t i o n assigned
b y a recognized A C S .
1.2.7.3 R e p l a c e m e n t o f p a r t i c u l a r t y p e s o f a u t o m a
tion equipment w i t h equipment o f other types, asw e l l as
additional installation o f automation equipment, shall be
effected o n t h e basis o f technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n
approved b y t h e Register.
2 PERIODICAL
SURVEYS
T h e provisions o f chapters i n this Section are

applicable t o a l l t h e types o f ships.
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A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u r v e y s o f h u l l struc
tures, p i p i n g systems a n d ballast t a n k s applicable t o selfpropelled o i l tankers, double skin o i l tankers, chemical
tankers, b u l k carriers, double s k i n b u l k carriers a n d ships
carrying d r y general cargoes are g i v e n i n Sections 2 t o 7
o f Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n
their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
A d d i t i o n a l requirements f o r surveys o f gas carriers
are g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 8 o f P a r t I I I " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f
Ships Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
Additional requirements f o r surveys o f water level
detectors o f single-hold d r y cargo ships are g i v e n i n
Section 7 o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u r v e y s o f s h i p s de
pending o n their purpose a n d h u l l material are g i v e n i n
Part III " A d d i t i o n a lSurveys o f Ships Depending o n their
Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
I n a d d i t i o n , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n c l i n i n g tests o r
l i g h t - w e i g h t c h e c k s s p e c i f i e d i n 1.5.1.3 t o 1.5.1.8
a n d 1.5.5, P a r t I V " S t a b i l i t y " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships
apply t o a l l types o f s h i p s . C o m p l i a n c e w i t h these
requirements shall be mandatorily verified b y t h e R S
surveyors t o c o n f i r m their fulfilment w i t h i n the time limit
p r e s c r i b e d f o r c e r t a i n t y p e s o f ships, a n d i n cases
specified i n t h e above requirements.
A p p l i c a t i o n o f the provisions o f the present Section
w h e n carrying o u t periodical surveys o f the h u l l (refer t o
2.2.2, 2.3.2 a n d 2.4.2) a n d m a c h i n e r y installations (refer
to 2.2.5, 2.3.3, 2.4.5.1.3, 2.4.5.3.2, 2.4.5.6 a n d 2 . 6 ) o f
c o m m e r c i a l ships, w h i c h are o w n e d o r chartered b y
g o v e r n m e n t s a n d are used as c o m b a t o r support vessels
i n m i l i t a r y operations, i s subject t o special consideration
b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case.
2.1 S U M M A R I Z E D S C O P E O F P E R I O D I C A L
O F A S H I P I NT A B U L A R F O R M
SURVEYS
2.1.1 I n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s c o p e o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s
and intervals between t h e m shall be found i n Table 2.1.1
b e i n g t h e s u m m a r i z e d list o f i t e m s o f technical superv i s i o n . I n case t h e disputes r e g a r d i n g t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n
o f scope a n d schedule o f surveys arise, t h e final decision
shall b e m a d e o n the basis o f the requirements set forth i n
the relevant sections o f the Rules.
References t o t h e items o f Table 2.1.1 relate t o t h e
text o f t h e present Part o f t h e Rules, i f n o t specified
otherwise.
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vegetable oil, cod-liver oil and
other liquid cargoes together with
sounding and air pipes
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2.4.2.6.7
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2.4.2.6.7
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oil tanks together with sounding
and air pipes
.3 dry compartments and
cofferdams
Tanks located outside the double
bottom:
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and drain tanks together with
.2 fuel oil tanks and lubricating
oil tanks together with sounding
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2.4.2.6.6
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2.4.2.6.6
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2.4.2.6.7
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2.4.2.6.7
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2.4.2.5
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2.4.2.5
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2.4.2.5
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2.4.2.5
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2.4.2.5
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2.4.2.5
2.4.2.2.8
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2.4.2.5
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surveyed from inside the spaces
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.1 fresh water tanks, ballast tanks,
drain tanks together with
Load line and draft marks
1.2.8
1.2.7
1.2.6
1.2.5
Superstructures, deckhouses,
engine and boiler casings (shell
plating, decks, bulkheads)
Companion hatch coamings and
ventilator coamings
Bulwark and freeing ports, guard
rails
Seatings of winch, windlass and
capstan, screw stoppers, bollards,
chocks and bitts
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combination carriers, chemical
tankers and gas carriers
O t h e r s p a c e s in h u l l ,
superstructures and deckhouses
Flexible connection of deckhouses
Air pipe automatic heads
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Cargo holds and 'tweendecks of

dry cargo ships and other dry
compartments
Machinery spaces:
.1 main and auxiliary machinery
spaces, refrigerating plant spaces,
boiler and cargo pump spaces in
tankers, trunks and casings of the
above mentioned spaces, shaft
tunnels
.2 seatings of main and auxiliary
machinery and boilers
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oil tankers together with
1.3.5
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trunks for logs, depth sounders,
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Nos.
Survey of a ship
32
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2.4.3.4
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2.4.3.3
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2.4.3.2
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2.4.3.2
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For the scope of steering gear survey, refer to 4.6.4; for the scope of the electric drive of steering gear survey, refer to 7.6.2 of the Table
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supervision if special requirements are put forward

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Fire doors
Closures of outer openings (vent
ducts, annular space of stacks,
skylights of engine and boiler
space, etc.)
3.1.2
3.1.3
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For the scope of mooring machinery survey, refer to 4.6.6; for the scope of the electric drive of mooring machinery survey, refer to 7.6.3 of the Table
For the scope of towing winch survey, refer to 4.6.8; for the scope of the electric drive of towing winch survey, refer to 7.6.4 of the Table
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Bollards, towing bitts, hawse

pipes and tow lines
Emergency towing arrangements
on ships
Signal masts
Masts
Standing rigging
Emergency outfit
Cargo securing devices
Embarkation and disembarkation means
Fire protection
Structural fire protection
Fire-proof bulkheads and decks,
and closures of openings therein
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Towing rails, towing arch, rope

stoppers (for tugs only)
p j p s d s pj
2.5.2
Tow hook (for tugs only)
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Towing arrangement
2.5
Bollards, hawse pipes, fairleaders,

ropes and other equipment
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crosshead bearings and their bolts
(refer to 2.4.5.2.1.4 of the present
Part of the Rules)
Crankshaft:
.1 journals, crank pins and thrust
collar (refer to 2.4.5.2.1.4 ofthe
present Part of the Rules)
For operational testing carried out during annual survey, refer to 2.2.5.3; for operational testing carried out during special survey, refer to 2.4.5.2.1.5 of the
present Part of the Rules
4.1.1.2
.3 tie rods
.4 cylinder blocks and covers
Piston assembly:
.1 pistons, crossheads, guides,
rods, connecting rods, gudgeon
pins, telescopic system
.2 cylinder liners
Frame:
.1 bed plate, columns, crankcase,
reamed bolts and chocks,
d a m p e r s , safety d e v i c e s ,
cylinder cover bolts
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4.1.1
4.1.1.1
3.2.6
3.2.5
suction fans
Instrumentation
D r a w i n g s and d i a g r a m s
according to 1.4, Part IV "Fire
Protection" of the Rules for the
Classification and Construction
of Sea-Going Ships
Aerosol fire extinguishing system
Internal combustion engines
Main internal combustion engine
3.2.4
3.2.3
Fire extinguishing systems

Water fire main system, pressure
water spraying system, water screen
system, water-sprinkling system
Carbon dioxide smothering system,
sprinkler system, foam fire
extinguishing system, inert-gas
system and dry powder system,
halon smothering system
Fire-fighting outfit, spares and
tools, motor pumps and smoke
3.2.2
3.2
3.2.1

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.1 casings, reamed bolts and

chocks
.2 shafts and bearings
.3 pinions and gear wheels
(gearing contact)
.4 engagement parts
.5 shaft positions - journal
bearing clearances
.6 elastic components
prosds J S J
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4.1.1.7
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etc.)
Gear and disengaging couplings:
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Safety valves (refer to 2.4.5.2.1.3

of the present Part of the Rules)
4.1.1.5
jErosds p n j
Distributing devices (valve

drives; suction, exhaust and
starting air valves), links and
l e v e r s of s y n c h r o n i z i n g
mechanisms, valve plates,
exhaust passages and gas
collectors
pjpsds i n g
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4.1.1.4
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20 25 years
.3 crank web deflection

.4 crankshaft sag
.5 c r a n k s h a f t d e t a c h a b l e
couplings
.6 pins fixing balance weights on
crankshaft webs
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prosds \ ,
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5 10 years
1 5 years
pjpsds m o
.2 main bearings and their studs
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
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2.4.5.3.2.4
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2.4.5.3.2.4
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OMP
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OP
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2.4.5.3.2.4
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OP
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2.4.5.3.2.4
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2.4.5.3.2.4
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in thrust and journal bearings
jErosds p n j
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Control and protection (refer to
2.2.5.5 of the present Part of the
Rules)
Shaft-turning gear
Auxiliary steam turbines and
gear:
.1 casings, rotors, turbine shafts,
gears and couplings, shaft
couplings, journal and thrust
bearings, gear wheels
pjpsds i n g
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20 25 years
.4 sealings
Couplings
Reduction gear:
.1 casings, reamed bolts and
chocks
.2 shafts and bearings
.3 gear wheels and pinions
(gearing contact)
.4 positions of shafts - clearances
in journal and thrust bearings
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4.3.1.5
prosds
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5 10 years
1 5 years
p j p s d s HJ9
.2 journal and thrust bearings

.3 position of rotor - clearances
in thrust bearings
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
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38
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.1 sterntubes;
.2 sterntube bearings, bracket
bearings, sealing.
Propeller:
Alignment check and shafting alignment, if required, shall be carried out during each dismantling of shafts, bearings, reamed chocks, as well as in the
case of a major repair in part of the hull member replacement in way of shafting
pjpsds i n g
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bearings
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Propeller and strentube shafts:
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of corrosion-resistant materials,
or oil-lubricated
prosds J S J
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p j p s d s HJ9
.1 journals, thrust collars, flanged

and coupling joints
jErosds p n j
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4.5.1.1
Shafting
p j p s d s pj
Testing is performed when main engine is operationally tested
4.5.1
!11
20 25 years
Shafting and propeller
!11
15 20 years
\,
10 15 years
prosds
5 10 years
1 5 years
4.5
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
Survey of a ship
40
m
.
44
41
il
f 2
o f
rt
f r h
rt
n
ro
h
c
d
e
a p
u
g
ti
ip
s s y
e
:
t
s
e
p
in
s m o a
c f
s,
r
s
e
e
h
t
4
e
t
f u
t
1
s
2
c
4
c
5
o
o
e
u
r
u
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p
e
e
n
n
a
r g
s v n
h c y f
y
n
i
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i
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b
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o
o
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lo
lo
b
m m
g
gr
gg
i
42
5
pjpsds qiQ
JCTUIUy
over 25 years
111
g g
EC
g M
00
r-
pjpsds i n c
g g M O
^ Sj g
.
prosds \ ,
^ ^
p j p s d s pj
11
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r-~
^ ^
5
^
2
O g
Smoke tube (refer to 2.2.5.7 and

2.4.5.6.2 of the present Part of
the Rules)
Gas tube (refer to 2.2.5.7 and
the Rules)
Water tube (refer to 2.2.5.7 and
the Rules)
Waste-heat
Organic coolant (refer to 2.4.5.6.25
of the present Part of the Rules)
Boiler fittings
Safety valves
Pressure gauges
Spare parts
^ S :
5.1.1
5.1
Mechanical telegraphs
Spare parts
Boilers, heat exchangers and
pressure vessels
Main, auxiliary boilers, including
waste heat, water-heating and
organic-coolant boilers
4.6.9
4.6.10
Item to be surveyed
Q
0 4
5.1.6
5.1.7
5.1.8
5.1.9
5.2
5.2.2
prosds I S J
5.2.1
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.3
Heat exchangers and pressure

vessels
Heat exchangers and their
fittings:
.1 safety valves
Air receivers and other pressure
vessels, and their fittings:
5.1.2
11
jErosds p n j
5 ^
Nos.
Survey of a ship
11
.1 safety valves
Instrumentation
Spare parts
5.2.3
5.2.4
111
J|2 ^
<g ^^ "-1 3Ji ^^
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5
OP
i^ ^^" ^
OPH
2.4.5.8.11
O
OPH
OPH
2.4.5.8.12
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
A 9 ^
2.4.6.2.5 9
2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
OP
OP
A f, 9 ^
2.4.6.2.5 92.4.6.2.5
HO
OP
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
OP
OPH
2.4.5.8.11
2.4.5.8.12
OPH
OH
OPH
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5 2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
OP
HO
HO
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
OP
2.4.6.2.5 2.4.6.2.5
OP
OP
OPH
2.4.5.8.11
OH
OPH
OPH
2.4.5.8.12
OP
HO
5 " . b
HO
OP

43
^ ^i ^1^^
nmuny
Bottom and side valves, as well

as valves installed on watertight
bulkheads, their branches and
sleeves:
.1 below waterline
6.13
Flame arresters and flamerestricting valves of vent pipes in

oil tankers, combination carriers,
chemical carriers and gas carriers
Feed water and condensate
system
.3 remote control
.4 branch pipes, pipelines (ducts)
connecting sea chests and ice
boxes
High-velocity vent devices,
breathing valves of vent systems
and cargo vapor discharge
systems of oil tankers and
combination carriers, chemical
carriers and gas carriers
.2 above waterline
Pipelines passing through oil fuel

tanks, as well as liquid cargo
tanks without ducts
6.12
6.16
nmuuy
r-~
6.15
jErosds p n j
OPH
OPH
OHM
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
OPM
00
OHM
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
nmuny
6.14
jErosds I S J
0
m
OPM
p j p s d s pj
spring
nmuny
6.11
11
OPH
OHM
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
OPM
OP
OP
OP
OP
OPH
OHM
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
OPM
OP
OP
pjpsds inc
.4 f a s t e n i n g and
suspensions
Hydraulic gear system
11
20 25 years
nminry
OP
OP
11
15 20 years
prosds \ ,
10 15 years
111
5 10 years
OP
OP
OPH
OHP
2.4.6.4
OHP
2.4.6.4
P
OHM
2.4.6.4
OH
2.4.6.5
OP
OPM
over 25 years
111
1 5 years
pjpsds qiQ
.2 reduced pressure live steam

.3 organic-coolant systems
Item to be surveyed
Nos.
Survey of a ship
44
00
r-
MP
OEMP
<2
OMP
OMP
OEMP
a,
OEMP
OEMP
OMP
MP
OMP
.-
-1
" ' i r
&
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
OM
2.4.6.7
OH
OM
2.4.6.7
OH
MP
MP
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
MP
MP
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
OMP
OH
OH
OMP
OM
2.4.6.7
OM
2.4.6.7
MP
MP
OM
2.4.7.6
O
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
OMP
OM
2.4.6.7
OH
MP
MP
OM
2.4.7.6
O
OEMP
OMP
OMP
OEMP
OEMP
OEMP
OMP
OM
2.4.6.7
OH

45
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Nos.
11
nmuny
jErosds I S J
nmuny
0\
nmuny
00
r-~
^
^
^
^
^
.2 steering gear, autopilot
jErosds p u j
11
.1 pumps as mentioned in 4.6.1

of the Table, compressors, anchor
arrangements, fans in machinery
spaces and boiler blowers, boat
gear, sliding doors
Item to be surveyed
nmuny
p j p s d s pj
m
11
JETUIUy
^
n
SS S
^ ^ ^

^ ^ ^

ggg
^
f-
U
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.1 electrical heating appliances

for machinery installations
jErosds \ ,
5
00
Electrical heating and cooking

appliances and devices:
11
.2 other compartments
.3 emergency lighting
.4 navigation and flashing lights
pjpsds qic
Lighting:
.1 compartments and spaces
important for propulsion and
safety of ship and habitability
and evacuation of persons
pjpsds H I Q
.3 mooring machinery
.4 towing winch
.5 launching appliances of boats
and rafts
.6 compressors, pumps, ventilators
of classed refrigerating plants
JETUIUy
over 25 years
11
Electric drives of essential

arrangements and machinery, as
well as their control, protective,
starting and monitoring devices:
Survey of a ship
46
1=4
0 4
1
S
CJCJW
CJCJM
SririFTl
g C J C J W
CJCJM
CJCJM
CJCJM
CJCJM
SririFTl
1
S
SririFTl
i ^
CJCJM
CJCJM
SririFTl
O O g
g C J C J M
CJCJM
O
U
S r w W T l
M
Centralized automatic alarm and

monitoring systems
Automation systems (remote cont
rol, remote automated control) of:
.1 main engines and CPP
8.2
Integrated automation systems of

ships, machinery installations
8.1
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
8.3
Refer to 2.4.8.1.1, 2.4.8.1.9 and 2.4.8.1.10 ofthe present Part ofthe Rules
Automation equipment
7.12
7.13
Protective devices:
.1 lightning arresters
.2 earthing
Spare parts
Instrumentation
7.11
.9 release indication of fixed local

application fire-fighting system
.8 personnel alarm
.7 cargo hold water level alarm

system on bulk carriers
.6 alarm of ultimate concentration

of explosive gases
Signalling and intercommunica

tion system:
.1 electric engine telegraphs,
rudder angle indicators and CPP
position indicators
.2 service telephone communication
.3 general alarm system
.4 fire detection system (refer to
the Rules)
.5 indication of closure of
watertight and fire doors
7.10
Electrical equipment and cables

in dangerous spaces and zones
"
7.9
.2 other stationary heating and

cooking appliances

47
s
s
s
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Nos.
Item to be surveyed
pmuuy
pjpsds inc
11
jBiosds \ ,
p j p s d s pj
jErosds p u j
pmuuy
5
pmuuy
11
pmuuy
11
0\
pmuuy
00
r-~
11
pmuuy
5
.4 main boilers
.5 auxiliary and waste-heat
boilers
.6 compressors
.7 separators, filters
Automation equipment of ship
service systems:
.1 ballast system
.2 bilge system
.3 heel and trim systems
.4 fuel transfer system
.5 fire extinguishing system
.6 ship ventilation system
Automation systems of deck
machinery and cargo systems in
oil tankers
S y s t e m s of c o n t r o l ( o f
combustion, levels, temperature,
p r e s s u r e , v i s c o s i t y , etc.),
monitoring, protection and
signalling incorporated in the
systems listed above
Automation devices:
.1 regulators of level, pressure,
temperature, viscosity, etc.
.2 level, pressure (differential
pressure), temperature, flow,
salinity, vibration, oil mist,
rotor-axial displacement
transducers and sensors, etc.
11
over 25 years
pjpsds qiQ
.2 electric generating plant (with

systems of synchronization and
load distribution)
.3 diesel-generators, turbo
generators and shaft generators
Survey of a ship
48
00
pnosds I S J
49
50
for C o n s t r u c t i o n s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n those g i v e n i n

Table 2.1.1. W h e r e necessary, t h e surveyor t o t h e
Register m a y require expanding t h e scope o f surveys
for these ships.
2.1.3 T a b l e s p e c i f y i n g t h e s c o p e a n d s c h e d u l e o f
surveys o f refrigerating plant is given i n Part I V "Surveys
o f Refrigerating Plants".
2.2 A N N U A L
SURVEY
2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
2.2.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s c o n f i r m a t i o n i s
intended f o r establishing that t h e ship complies t o a
s u f f i c i e n t d e g r e e w i t h t h e c o n d i t i o n s o f class, a s w e l l a s
for checking t h e operation o f machinery, devices a n d
installations covered b y the requirements o f the Rules for
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
2.2.1.2 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s o f a s h i p , i t s h u l l ,
arrangements, equipment a n d outfit, m a c h i n e r y installation, fire protection, systems a n d p i p i n g , electrical a n d
automation equipment are checked w i t h regard t o a n y
changes i n t h e list, completeness, design, a r r a n g e m e n t
and installation o fitems o f technical supervision, as w e l l
as i n t h e i r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
2.2.1.3 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y , i t i s c h e c k e d t h a t t h e s h i p
continues t o c o m p l y w i t h the stability a n d subdivision
c o n d i t i o n s as stated i n t h e appropriate I n f o r m a t i o n o n
Stability a n d Information o n Damage T r i m a n dStability
2.2.1.4 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t b e t w e e n
special surveys ( o r b e t w e e n initial a n d special survey)
w i t h i n three m o n t h s before o r after each a n n i v e r s a r y date
o f the Classification Certificate.
I f a n annual o r intermediate survey is completed
before t h e beginning o f a specified survey w i n d o w (early
survey), a n e w a n n i v e r s a r y date shall b e stated i n t h e
Classification Certificate, a n d the subsequent annual o r
intermediate surveys shall be completed at the intervals
prescribed b y these Rules using t h e n e w anniversary
d a t e . A n e w anniversary date shall b e fixed n o t later t h a n
3 m o n t h s after t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date, a n d a n e w
survey w i n d o w shall be prescribed ( + 3 m o n t h s ) ,
r e s p e c t i v e l y . T h u s , t h e v a l i d i t y date o f the Classification
Certificate m a y be changed accordingly, namely, t h e
completion o f annual o r intermediate survey before the
beginning o f a specified survey w i n d o w (early survey)
m a y lead t o t h e reduction o f current Classification
Certificate validity period.
2.2.1.5 A n n u a l s u r v e y s o f a s h i p c o n s i s t m a i n l y o f a n
external e x a m i n a t i o n o f items a n d their operational testing.
S u m m a r i z e d scope o f surveys is g i v e n i n Table 2.1.1
and i n t h e relevant chapters o f this Section.
2.2.1.6 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n (refer t o Section 6 o f Part I
in Service
"General Provisions") i n t h e amount necessary f o r

v e r i f y i n g t h e compliance w i t h t h e technical require
ments, values a n d characteristics set o u t i n t h e R u l e s f o r
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
as w e l l a s t h e s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( d o c u m e n t s i s s u e d b y
classification societies a n d other competent supervisory
bodies, m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s certificates, etc.). I f t h e s h i p o w n e r
cannot submit t h e sufficient amount o f technical
documentation, measures shall be taken t o provide t h e
required i n f o r m a t i o n , and, i f necessary, t o m a k e calculations, conduct tests a n d prepare d r a w i n g s .
2.2.1.7 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l , a s f a r a s p r a c t i c a b l e ,
be c o m b i n e d w i t h s u r v e y s o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m stipulated b y t h e R u l e s (refer t o 2.5), as w e l l as
w i t h t h e s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t f o r r e n e w a l a n d endorse
ment o f t h e relevant statutory certificates.It is
recommended that t h e surveys carried o u t o n t h e
C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y S y s t e m ( C S S ) basis shall be
combined w i t h annual surveys.
2.2.1.8 P r i o r t o c o m m e n c e m e n t o f s u r v e y , i t s h a l l b e
ascertained that t h e s h i p o w n e r has prepared t h e ship f o r
survey a n d provided the necessary facilities f o r a quality
a n d safe e x e c u t i o n o f s u r v e y s a n d t e s t i n g o f i t e m s ( r e f e r
to Section 4 o f Part I "General Provisions").
2.2.2 H u l l .
2.2.2.1 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s s h a l l b e
examined:
o p e n decks, u n d e r w a t e r part o f shell plating;
ballast tanks according t o t h e requirements
o f 2.2.2.3.2;
superstructures, deckhouses, m a c h i n e r y a n d boiler
casings;
coamings o f cargo a n d c o m p a n i o n hatches, companions, ventilators a n d a i r pipes;
hatch covers o f freeboard decks a n d superstructures,
including cargo hatch covers;
funnel casings;
c o m p a n i o n ladder openings, skylights, flush deck,
side a n d n o n - o p e n i n g scuttles, c o m p a n i o n ladders;
closures o f openings i n external contour;
deck a n d b u l k h e a d adapters i n watertight structures;
scuppers a n d sanitary drain holes;
g a n g w a y s a n d underdeck passages;
guard rails a n d bulwarks;
ports, b o w , side a n d stern doors o f r o - r o ships;
deck-cargo lashing facilities;
devices t o ensure t h e watertightness o f hatch covers
and other closures o f openings i n external contour;
structures o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y spaces,
r e f r i g e r a t i n g m a c h i n e r y spaces a n d b o i l e r spaces;
coal bunkers;
propeller-shaft tunnels.
S u r v e y o f fore a i r a n d ventilator pipes ( I A C S U R S 2 7 )
shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 2.4.2.8.
2.2.2.2 O n r o - r o s h i p s , i n c l u d i n g p a s s e n g e r s h i p s ,
the closures i n h u l l , superstructures a n d deckhouses, i n
the upper a n d p r o m e n a d e decks, fire doors, doors i n

watertight bulkheads, ramps, ports a n d other hull
closures are surveyed together w i t h their drives a n d
relevant signalling systems.Additional requirements for
passenger ships a n d passenger ro-ro ships are g i v e n i n
Section 9 o f Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships
2.2.2.3 S u r v e y o f s u s p e c t a r e a s a n d b a l l a s t t a n k s .
2.2.2.3.1 S u s p e c t a r e a s .
Suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s surveys shall b e
examined.Thickness measurements shall be taken o f the
areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n . T h e extent o f thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s shall b e increased t o d e t e r m i n e areas o f
substantial corrosion. Table 2.4.2.6.2-2 m a yb e used as
guidance f o r these additional thickness measurements.
These extended thickness measurements shall b e carried
out before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
51
since t h e date o f issuance o f the above R e p o r t , a n d that

the results obtained f r o m t h e loading instrument are
identical t o t h e results o f the examples approved b y t h e
Register a n d attached t o t h e Report.
2.2.2.6 R e p a i r s .
2.2.2.6.1 A n y d a m a g e i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h w a s t a g e
over the allowable limits (including buckling, grooving,
detachment o r fracture) o r extensive areas o f wastage
o v e r t h e a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , w h i c h affects or, i n t h e o p i n i o n
o f t h e s u r v e y o r , w i l l affect t h e ship's structural, w a t e r tight o r weathertight integrity, shall be p r o m p t l y a n d
t h o r o u g h l y repaired (for details refer t o 2.4.2.10).
2.2.2.7 S u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s b o t t o m .
S u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's b o t t o m f o r
p a s s e n g e r , w o o d e n a n d c o m p o s i t e ships, a n d f o r s h i p s
r e g u l a r l y operating i n ice, as w e l l as f o r ice-breaking ships
(refer t o 2.5.1.5) shall include t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l ,
b i l g e k e e l s , s e a c h e s t s w i t h i n l e t screens, b o t t o m - a n d - s i d e
N o t e . T h e s e requirements are n o t applicable t o cargo tanks o f
fittings w i t h b r a n c h pipes, adapters a n d sea chest crossall o i ltankers (single skin a n d double skin) a n d chemical tankers
connections, propeller, sterntube a n d rudder a n d steering
surveyed i n accordance w i t h Sections 2 t o 4 o f Part I I I "Additional
Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
arrangement.Scope o f survey shall b e sufficient t o m a k e
sure t h a t t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e a b o v e i t e m s r e m a i n s f i t .
2.2.2.3.2 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
S u r v e y o f ballast tanks w h e n required as a
In-water survey using theunderwater television m a y
be considered as equivalent t o d r y d o c k i n g s u r v e y i f the
consequence o f t h e results o f t h e special survey a n d
intermediate s u r v e y shall b e carried o u t . W h e n con
c o n d i t i o n s o f 2 . 5 a r e o b s e r v e d a n d also i n case o f t h e
sidered necessary b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive
acceptable s u r v e y terms f o r sterntubes.
corrosion exists, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t shall b e carried
2.2.2.8 T h e a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i
o u t . I f t h e results o f these thickness measurements
tion shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 2.4.2.9.
indicate that substantial corrosion is found, then t h e
2.2.3 S h i p ' s a r r a n g e m e n t s , e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t .
extent o f thickness measurements shall b e increased t o
2.2.3.1 R u d d e r a n d s t e e r i n g gear.
d e t e r m i n e areas o f s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n . T a b l e 2 . 4 . 2 . 6 . 2 - 2
2.2.3.1.1 R u d d e r a n d s t e e r i n g g e a r e x a m i n a t i o n
m a y b e u s e d as g u i d a n c e f o r t h e s e a d d i t i o n a l m e a s u r e m e n t s .
includes a n operational testing o f the m a i n a n d auxiliary
These extended thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t
steering gear together w i t h t h e c o n t r o l s y s t e m a n d stations,
before t h e annual survey is credited as completed.
as w e l l a s w i t h r u d d e r i n d i c a t o r s , u n d e r w a y o r w h e n l y i n g .
W h e n soft o r s e m i - h a r d coating is a p p l i e d t o surfaces
2.2.3.1.2 E m e r g e n c y s t e e r i n g g e a r a n d r u d d e r s t o p s
o f ballast tanks, t h e ballast tanks shall b e surveyed at
are e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
annual intervals.
2.2.3.1.3 M a c h i n e r y , s y s t e m s a n d e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p
The surveyor shall be provided w i t h documentation
m e n t f o r m i n g part o f rudder a n d steering gear are
confirming that prior t o application o f the semi-hard
surveyed i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements t o be
coating, thickness measurements a n d structural repairs, i f
f o u n d i n t h e relevant parts o f these R u l e s .
so r e q u i r e d as a c o n s e q u e n c e o f t h e results o f t h i c k n e s s
2.2.3.1.4 I n d e t e r m i n i n g t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
measurements, h a v e been carried o u t , a n d that surface
r u d d e r a n d steering gear, t h e w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
preparation, coating application a n d f i l m thickness
i n 2.4.3.3.5 shall b e t a k e n into account.
c o m p l y w i t h t h e manufacturer's specification.
2.2.3.2 A n c h o r a r r a n g e m e n t .
2.2.2.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f s t r u c t u r e s i n
2.2.3.2.1 A n c h o r a r r a n g e m e n t i s e x a m i n e d a n d
areas subject t o close-up surveys shall b e carried o u t
operationally tested t h r o u g h d r o p p i n g o r l o w e r i n g a n d
simultaneously w i t h t h e close-up surveys.
hoisting o f anchors.
2.2.2.5 L o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t s .
2.2.3.2.2 A n c h o r s , h a w s e p i p e s , s w i v e l s , s t o p p e r s ,
ropes a n d chains shall b e e x a m i n e d externally.
2.2.2.5.1 L o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t s a r e s u b j e c t t o a n n u a l
inspection.Availability o f operation manual a n d the
2.2.3.2.3 M a c h i n e r y , s y s t e m s a n d e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p
Register R e p o r t w i t h approved reference examples shall
m e n t f o r m i n g part o f t h e anchor arrangement are
be c h e c k e d . I t shall b e ascertained that t h e I n f o r m a t i o n
surveyed i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements t o be
o n Stability, I n f o r m a t i o n o n Strength a n d I n f o r m a t i o n o n
f o u n d i n t h e relevant parts o f these R u l e s .
D a m a g e T r i m a n d Stability, o n t h e basis o f w h i c h t h e
check o f software operation w a s carried o u t a n d w h i c h
the a n c h o r arrangement, t h e w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
are stated i n t h e R e g i s t e r R e p o r t , h a v e n o t b e e n corrected i n 2.4.3.4.7 s h a l l b e t a k e n i n t o account.
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2.2.3.3 M o o r i n g a r r a n g e m e n t .
2.2.3.3.1 B o l l a r d s , h a w s e p i p e s , r e e l s , f a i r l e a d s a n d
ropes shall b e e x a m i n e d e x t e r n a l l y . M o o r i n g winches
shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
the m o o r i n g a r r a n g e m e n t , the w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
2.2.3.4 T o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t .
2.2.3.4.1 T o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t , a s w e l l a s t o w i n g
winches a n d their equipment, are examined a n d operationa l l y t e s t e d . T o w h o o k s are subject t o close-up survey.
2.2.3.4.2 O n t u g s , t o w h o o k s , t o w i n g r a i l s , t o w i n g
arches a n d w i r e stoppers are e x a m i n e d .
the t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t , t h e w e a r a n d defect rates g i v e n
2.2.3.5 C l o s i n g a p p l i a n c e s f o r o p e n i n g s i n s h e l l
plating, decks, superstructures a n d bulkheads.
2.2.3.5.1 C l o s i n g a p p l i a n c e s o f h a t c h e s a n d m a n
h o l e s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d o n o p e n deck areas a n d inside
superstructures, w h i c h are n o t enclosed, as w e l l as
external doors o f superstructures a n d deckhouses,
c o m p a n i o n hatches, skylights a n d ventilating trunks,
b o w , side a n d stern doors a n d scuttles, v e n t i l a t o r covers,
watertight bulkhead d o o r s . H a t c h covers, their coamings,
stiffening structures a n d packing facilities shall b e
s u r v e y e d aboard a l l ships as part o f a n n u a l surveys.
in Service
2.2.3.8 E x a m i n a t i o n o f w e a t h e r d e c k s , s h i p s i d e
plating above waterline, hatch covers a n d coamings.
2.2.3.8.1 C o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d t h a t n o
unapproved changes have been made t o the hatch covers,
hatch coamings a n d their securing a n d sealing devices
since t h e last survey.
2.2.3.8.2 M e c h a n i c a l l y o p e r a t e d s t e e l c o v e r s s h a l l b e
checked, i n particular:
.1 hatch covers, i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f plating;
.2 t i g h t n e s s d e v i c e s o f l o n g i t u d i n a l , t r a n s v e r s e a n d
intermediate cross j u n c t i o n s (gaskets, gasket lips,
c o m p r e s s i o n bars, drainage channels);
.3 c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s , r e t a i n i n g b a r s , c l e a t i n g ;
.4 c h a i n a n d r o p e p u l l e y s ;
.5 g u i d e s ;
.6 g u i d e r a i l s a n d t r a c k w h e e l s ;
.7 s t o p p e r s , e t c . ;
.8 w i r e s , c h a i n s , g y p s i e s , t e n s i o n i n g d e v i c e s ;
.9 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m e s s e n t i a l t o c l o s i n g a n d s e c u r i n g ;
.10 s a f e t y l o c k s a n d r e t a i n i n g d e v i c e s .
2.2.3.8.3 P o r t a b l e c o v e r s , w o o d e n o r s t e e l p o n t o o n s
shall b e checked, w h e r e applicable, i n particular:
.1 w o o d e n covers a n d portable beams, carriers o r
sockets for the portable beam, and their securing devices;
.2 s t e e l p o n t o o n s ,
.3 t a r p a u l i n s ;
.4 c l e a t s , b a t t e n s a n d w e d g e s ;
2.2.3.5.2 D o o r s i n w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s a n d t h e i r
.5 h a t c h s e c u r i n g b a r s a n d t h e i r s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s ;
drives w i t h indicators, as w e l l as h a t c h cover drives shall
.6 l o a d i n g p a d s / b a r s a n d s i d e p l a t e e d g e ;
be operationally t e s t e d . S l i d i n g doors shall be addition
.7 g u i d e p l a t e s a n d c h o c k s ;
ally tested w i t h a feeler g a u g e . T h e feeler gauge o f
.8 c o m p r e s s i o n bars, d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s a n d d r a i n pipes.
0,05 m m i n length shall n o t penetrate t h r o u g h t h e entire
2.2.3.8.4 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f h a t c h c o a m i n g p l a t i n g a n d
perimeter o f sealing.
their stiffeners shall b e checked.
2.2.3.8.5 R a n d o m c h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y
2.2.3.5.3 S u r v e y o f s m a l l h a t c h e s o n t h e f o r e d e c k o f
the ship ( I A C S U R S 2 6 ) shall b e carried o u t i n operation o f mechanically operated hatch covers shall
be m a d e , i n c l u d i n g :
accordance w i t h 2.4.3.2.9.
2.2.3.5.4 M a c h i n e r y , s y s t e m s a n d e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
.1 stowage a n d securing i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
f o r m i n g part o f mechanical drives o f hatch covers a n d
.2 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f s e a l i n g i n c l o s e d
b u l k h e a d doors shall b e surveyed i n accordance w i t h t h e
condition;
r e q u i r e m e n t s t o b e f o u n d i n t h e r e l e v a n t parts o f t h e s e R u l e s .
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
components, wires, chains a n d link drives.
2.2.3.6 S p e c i a l e m e r g e n c y t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t f o r
o i l t a n k e r s , o i l t a n k e r s ( > 6 0 C), c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s ,
2.2.3.8.6 W e l d c o n n e c t i o n s b e t w e e n a l l a i r p i p e s a n d
gas carriers a n d c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s .
deck plating shall be examined.
2.2.3.6.1 S p e c i a l e m e r g e n c y t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t f o r
2.2.3.8.7 A l l a i r p i p e s i n s t a l l e d o n t h e e x p o s e d d e c k s
t h e a b o v e t y p e s o f ships o f 2 0 0 0 0 t o n s d e a d w e i g h t a n d
shall be examined externally.
a b o v e , c o n s i s t i n g o f p i c k - u p gear, t o w i n g p e n n a n t s , c h a f i n g
2.2.3.8.8 F l a m e s c r e e n s o n v e n t s t o a l l f u e l o i l a n d
gear, fairleads, s t r o n g p o i n t s , r o l l e r pedestal, i s subject t o
lube o i l tanks shall be examined.
e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n t o m a k e sure t h a t i t i s r e a d y f o r u s e .
2.2.3.8.9 V e n t i l a t o r h e a d s , i n c l u d i n g a u t o m a t i c ,
2.2.3.7 C a r g o s e c u r i n g e q u i p m e n t .
located o n open decks a n d their closures shall b e
externally e x a m i n e d a n d their m a r k i n g ("open - closed")
2.2.3.7.1 C a r g o s e c u r i n g e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e exa
shall b e checked.
mined, including container securing equipment aboard
container ships a n d ships adapted f o r container carriage.
For this purpose i t shall be checked whether t h e
2.2.4.1 F i r e b u l k h e a d s a n d d e c k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d ,
equipment is complete, w h e t h e r there are a n y external
as w e l l a s c l o s i n g a p p l i a n c e s o f o p e n i n g s t h e r e i n , f i r e
defects o r excessive wear, a n d w h e t h e r m a r k i n g a n d
doors, closing appliances o f external openings (ventilarelevant certificates are available.
t i o n ducts, a n n u l a r spaces o f stacks, s k y l i g h t s ) . T h e
r e m o t e c o n t r o l systems o f fire doors shall b e operation

a l l y tested.
2.2.4.2 F i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m s a r e e x a m i n e d a n d
operationally tested complete w i t h cylinders, tanks,
arrangements, equipment a n d outfit.
T h e piping o f carbon dioxide smothering systems,
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g using freons, f o a m fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
systems s h a l l b e air-tested f o r free passage o f the m e d i u m
transferred.
T h e aerosol fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems shall b e
checked b y means o f visual examination o f the w o r k i n g
order through indication o n the remote control device
and the efficiency o f fastening o f the system equipment
a n d cables.
T h e operational testing o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems
shall b e carried o u t concurrently w i t h that o f the pumps,
compressors, ventilators, boilers, apparatuses a n d pressure vessels, b y w h i c h t h e y are served, a l o n g w i t h testing
o f their systems, connecting devices, r e m o t e c o n t r o l
drives, a u t o m a t i o n systems a n d devices, m o n i t o r i n g
devices.
T h e v i s u a l a n d a u d i b l e a l a r m s w a r n i n g a b o u t t h e fire
e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m s t a r t i n g s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
A l l c y l i n d e r s f o r t h e storage o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
m e d i u m shall be surveyed, and a check for completeness and
e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n respect o f f i r e f i g h t i n g o u t f i t , i n c l u d i n g e m e r g e n c y escape b r e a t h i n g d e v i c e s
( t h e i r e x p i r y d a t e s h a l l b e c h e c k e d ) , spares a n d t o o l s .
A t s u r v e y o f cabinets f o r fire hoses i t is necessary t o
check t h e structure integrity, drainage a n d absence o f
corrosion.
2.2.4.3 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f s u r v e y o f f i r e s m o t h e r i n g
systems, i t shall b e checked w h e t h e r t h e v o l u m e o f fire
extinguishing m e d i u m is sufficient, whether the cylinders
bear t h e stamps o f competent authorities, as w e l l as
w h e t h e r certificates f r o m a recognized laboratory o r
competent b o d y are available t o testify that t h e fire
e x t i n g u i s h i n g m e d i u m m a y b e used.
2.2.4.4 F i r e a l a r m s y s t e m s s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.4.5 A d d i t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d r e c o m m e n d a
t i o n s o n t h e checks a n d e x a m i n a t i o n s o f fire hoses,
couplings, fire hose nozzles, f o a m generators a n d selfcontained breathing apparatuses carried o u t at annual
surveys are set o u t i n 2.2.4, Part I I "Carrying o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o fthe Guidelines.
2.2.5.1 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n , t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e
machinery, systems, electrical equipment, arrangements,
automation, signalling a n d monitoring equipment b y
w h i c h i t i s served, shall b e inspected t o v e r i f y w h e t h e r
a n y modifications have been introduced t o t h e list o f
items o f technical supervision, their design, arrangement
and installation o n board, equipment o f machinery
spaces, a s w e l l as t o assess t h e i r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n ,
o n t h e basis o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
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2.2.5.2 M a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y , e m e r g e n c y
p o w e r sources a n d systems, b y w h i c h t h e y are served,
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.3 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
m a c h i n e r y operational testing, its availability f o r service
is checked, as w e l l as t h e s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f m a n o e u v r i n g
and starting devices, remote control, regulating a n d
protection devices, m a c h i n e r y d r i v e n b y t h e m a i n engine
and d r i v i n g machinery, as w e l l as o f gear a n d couplings.
It is n o t necessary for the m a c h i n e r y t o achieve a specific
speed, l o a d o r other parameters.
2.2.5.4 D i e s e l g e n e r a t o r s , p u m p s , t u r b o c h a r g e r s ,
ejectors, separators, compressors, v e n t i l a t o r s i n dangero u s spaces, a n d b o i l e r b l o w e r s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.5 S p e e d g o v e r n o r s a n d o v e r s p e e d d e v i c e s ( o n l y
w h e r e t h e m a i n m a c h i n e r y d r i v i n g m a i n generators o r
d r i v i n g a p r o p e l l e r t h r o u g h a release gear, o r a C P P i s
concerned, as w e l l as diesel generators w i t h p o w e r o u t p u t
o f 2 2 0 k W a n d a b o v e ) s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.6 S h a f t i n g a n d s t e r n t u b e a r r a n g e m e n t s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d . T h e control systems o f C P P and pitch-control
units, as w e l l as t h e c o o l i n g a n d lubricating system o f
p r o p e l l e r s h a f t b e a r i n g s , s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d oper
a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.7 S t e a m b o i l e r s s h a l l b e i n t e r n a l l y s u r v e y e d
b e t w e e n t h e second a n d t h i r d a n n u a l surveys f o r ships
b e t w e e n 0 a n d 5 years o f age, a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s o f
ships b e t w e e n 5 a n d 1 0 years o f age, a t each special
survey, b u t after the second special s u r v e y at each a n n u a l
survey.
Internal examination o f t h e boiler, performed at
annual survey o f t h e ship, m a y b e carried o u t b y t h e
crewmembers within the period not more than 3 months
before t h e ship s u r v e y . T h e materials o f internal
examination carried o u t b y the crewmembers, namely,
the ship's report a n d photographs, s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o
the s u r v e y o r . O n t h e basis o f the results o f the submitted
materials r e v i e w o r o n t h e basis o f external e x a m i n a t i o n ,
the s u r v e y o r m a y require repeat performance o f t h e
internal e x a m i n a t i o n i n h i s presence.
Measurements shall b e carried o u t o f diameters o f
fire-tube a n d water-tube boiler furnaces.
W h e r e t w o o r m o r e m a i n water-tube boilers are fitted
o n board, the intervals between internal examinations o f
such boilers after t h e second special s u r v e y o f the ship
are n o t changed.
H y d r a u l i c tests o f steam w a t e r - t u b e a n d fire-tube
boilers w i t h service life over 10 years shall be carried out
at t h e s u r v e y o r ' s d e c i s i o n t a k i n g i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n t h e
results o f t h e i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d after m a j o r repair.
External examination o f steam boilers, including
testing o f safety valves a n d protective devices, as w e l l as
testing o f safety valves w i t h their drives, shall b e carried
out annually w i t h i n the terms o f annual survey o f the
ship.
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Safety valves o f waste heat boilers shall be checked

b y t h e c h i e f engineer at sea w i t h i n t h e specified terms o f
annual s u r v e y . A n entry o n such testing shall be made i n
the ship's l o g (engine l o g ) f o r c h e c k i n g b y t h e
R S surveyor t o be considered at annual survey o f
machinery installation.
Instructions o n check a n d adjustment o f safety
valves a n d o n internal examination a n d hydraulic testing
o f steam boilers, air receivers a n d pressure vessels are set
out i n 2.4.5.8 a n d 2.4.5.9, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
2.2.5.8 S y s t e m s a n d f i t t i n g s , r e m o t e l y d r i v e n f i t t i n g s
included, as w e l l as bottom-and-side fittings, shall b e
e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.5.9 H e a t exchangers, a i r r e c e i v e r s a n d o t h e r pressure
vessels, filters a n d their safety devices shall b e e x a m i n e d
and checked together w i t h t h e check o f the systems.
2.2.5.10 C o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s ,
telegraphs,
audible a n d v i s u a l signal devices shall b e e x a m i n e d
a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.6 S h i p s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
2.2.6.1 B i l g e a n d b a l l a s t s y s t e m s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
and operationally tested together w i t h relevant fittings
a n d m a c h i n e r y , as w e l l as together w i t h r e m o t e c o n t r o l ,
m o n i t o r i n g , protection a n d a l a r m systems.
2.2.6.2 W h e n s u r v e y i n g a i r , e x h a u s t g a s , o v e r f l o w
and sounding pipes, w h i c h shall be p e r f o r m e d t a k i n g into
account 2.2.3.8.6 t o 2.2.3.8.9, a check shall b e carried
out o favailability a n dcondition o f shut-off valves o n air
pipes o f ice b o x e s a n d sea chests, f l a m e arresters o n ends
o f exhaust gas pipes, sight glasses o n o v e r f l o w pipes,
self-closing faucets o f short s o u n d i n g pipes i n engine
r o o m a n d self-closing test cocks located b e l o w t h e m ,
level indicators.
2.2.6.3 H y d r a u l i c d r i v e s y s t e m s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
2.2.6.4 T h e v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m o f d a n g e r o u s s p a c e s
shall be examined a n d operationally tested.Ships whose
keels w e r e l a i d o n o r after 1 January 2 0 1 2 shall b e
c h e c k e d f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f safe a c c e s s t o t h e c o n t r o l s
for closure o f v e n t i l a t i o n ducts (refer t o 12.1.10, Part V I I I
"Systems a n d Piping" o f the Rules f o r Construction)
leading t o cargo, m a c h i n e r y a n d other spaces fitted w i t h
fire s m o t h e r i n g systems.
2.2.6.5 B a s e d o n t h e
examinationresults,the
s u r v e y o r m a y r e q u i r e h y d r a u l i c tests t o b e carried o u t
under a pressure equal t o t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e
w o r k i n g pressure o f t h e hose stated i n i t s certificate
a n d m a r k e d o n b o t h e n d s o f t h e h o s e o r e q u a l t o 1,5 o f
the w o r k i n g pressure o f the system o n w h i c h t h e hose i s
fitted, w h i c h e v e r i s greater.
2.2.7.1 T h e e l e c t r i c p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t ( m a i n ge
nerators, exciters, electric p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s a n d electrom a g n e t i c c o u p l i n g s , s w i t c h gear, c o n t r o l a n d m o n i t o r i n g
panels) shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.7.2 M a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y e l e c t r i c p o w e r s o u r c e s ,
accumulators, transformers, converters shall be examined
2.2.7.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g s w i t c h g e a r s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
and o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested: m a i n , emergency, section,
distribution a n d navigation light switchboards, control,
m o n i t o r i n g a n d signalling desks a n d panels.
2.2.7.4 T h e e l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f d e v i c e s a n d m a c h i n e r y
mentioned i n Table 2 . 1 . 1 shall be examined a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, as w e l l as their m o n i t o r i n g a n d
p r o t e c t i o n e q u i p m e n t , s w i t c h a n d c o n t r o l gear.
2.2.7.5 T o b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d i s
the m a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y l i g h t i n g o f i t e m s a n d spaces
e s s e n t i a l f o r t h e safe o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s h i p , i t s
survivability, habitability a n d evacuation o f people.
2.2.7.6 T h e m a i n a n d s p a r e sets o f n a v i g a t i o n l i g h t s
fitted i n their regular places shall be e x a m i n e d a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, as w e l l as flashing l i g h t s . S p a r e
n a v i g a t i o n lights fitted i n regular places instead o f m a i n
ones shall be examined.
2.2.7.7 T o b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d a r e
engine r o o m telegraphs, rudder a n d C P P blade position
indicators, internal service c o m m u n i c a t i o n , general a l a r m
system, fire detection a n d a l a r m system, alarms t o w a r n
that fire s m o t h e r i n g system i s p u t i n t o action, signalling
systems o f closing o f watertight a n d fireproof remotely
operated doors, water ingress detection a n d a l a r m i n
cargo holds o f b u l k carriers; engineers' a l a r m ; fire
e x t i n g u i s h i n g m e d i u m release a l a r m .
Protective earthing a n d lightning rods shall be
examined.
2.2.7.8 C a b l e p e n e t r a t i o n s t h r o u g h w a t e r t i g h t a n d
fire-resisting bulkheads a n d decks, as w e l l as extra
protection o f cables shall b e examined.
2.2.7.9 T h e i n s u l a t i o n r e s i s t a n c e o f c a b l i n g , a s w e l l
as o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d c a b l e r u n s i n d a n g e r o u s
spaces s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d .
2.2.8.1 C o n t r o l , g o v e r n o r s , m o n i t o r i n g , a l a r m ,
indication a n d protection systems shall be examined
and operationally tested d u r i n g t h e relevant operational
testings o f machinery a n d equipment m e n t i o n e d
under 2.2.2 2.2.7.
2.2.8.2 T h e e m e r g e n c y s t o p d e v i c e s o f m a i n
m a c h i n e r y shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.8.3 T h e r e m o t e s t a r t i n g o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e
tested w h e n electric p o w e r s u p p l y i s r e s t o r e d after b l a c k o u t .
2.2.8.4 T h e c h a n g e - o v e r d e v i c e s o f t h e c o n t r o l
stations o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y ( w h e e l h o u s e
m a i n m a c h i n e r y c o n t r o l r o o m l o c a l c o n t r o l station), as
w e l l as devices f o r c o n t r o l l i n g this m a c h i n e r y f r o m each
o f t h e stations shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.2.8.5 T h e a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t o f e l e c t r i c p o w e r
plant shall b e tested for a u t o m a t i c starting after blackout.
2.2.8.6 T h e a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y e s s e n t i a l f o r t h e
operation o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y shall b e tested b y remote
starting a n d s h u t d o w n ( f r o m m a i n machinery control

r o o m ) , a n d standby m a c h i n e r y shall b e tested b y
automatic starting w i t h a simultaneous a l a r m system
inspection.
2.2.8.7 T h e p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m s o f b o i l e r p l a n t s s h a l l
be tested under conditions o f flame failure, w a t e r level
drop i n t h e boiler, air pressure drop before t h e boiler
furnace, a n d t h e r e m o t e shut d o w n o f the electric m o t o r
driving t h e fuel p u m p o f the boiler.
2.2.8.8 T h e a u t o m a t e d o p e r a t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y
installation is prohibited i f the remote automated control,
governor, alarm o r protection systems o f m a i n machinery
or a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y essential for the operation o f m a i n
machinery become inoperable, until the faulty automa
t i o n equipment operability i s restored.
2.2.8.9 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s c o m p u t e r s a n d c o m p u t e r based a u t o m a t i o n systems o f the devices a n d m a c h i n e r y
subject t o technical supervision shall b e operationally
tested u s i n g test p r o g r a m m e s a n d special p r o g r a m m e s
according t o their intended purpose.
2.3 I N T E R M E D I A T E
SURVEY
2.3.1 G e n e r a l .
2.3.1.1 I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
either at o r b e t w e e n the second and t h i r d annual surveys.
Items, w h i c h are additional t o the items t o be surveyed at
annual surveys, m a y be surveyed either at o r between the
second a n d third annual survey.
P r i o r t o intermediate survey, t h e s h i p o w n e r shall agree
w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r t h e s c h e d u l e d f u l l scope o f s u r v e y .
2.3.1.2 I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y c o v e r s t h e i n s p e c t i o n o f
h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , m a c h i n e r y , b o i l e r s a n d p r e s s u r e vessels,
equipment a n d outfit, electrical equipment i n order t o
ascertain that these r e m a i n i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n for the
ship operation i n accordance w i t h its intended purpose.
2.3.1.3 S u b j e c t t o i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s a r e t h e
f o l l o w i n g ships irrespective o f their gross tonnage:
a l l s e l f - p r o p e l l e d o i l t a n k e r s a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers,
b u l k carriers, c h e m i c a l tankers, gas carriers, ships
carrying d r y general cargoes m o r e t h a n 5 years o f age;
all r e m a i n i n g self-propelled ships m o r e t h a n 5 years
o f age that have tanks for water ballast (including cargo
spaces u s e d f o r b a l l a s t i n g ) ;
all self-propelled d r y cargo ships m o r e t h a n 15 years
o f age, o t h e r t h a n t h o s e specified i n S e c t i o n s 5 a n d 6 o f
Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
Purpose a n d H u l l Material";
all self-propelled d r y cargo ships m o r e t h a n 15 years
o f age other t h a n those specified i n 7.1.1.1 o f Part I I I
"Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
2.3.1.4 I n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l c o m p r i s e s u r v e y o f
outside o f the ship's b o t t o m (refer t o 2.3.2.5).
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2.3.1.5 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , s o m e o f t h e i t e m s
m a y b e submitted during t h e second a n d others during
the third annual survey, w i t h a relevant entry t o b e m a d e
i n t h e certificates after c a r r y i n g o u t t h e intermediate
survey t o the f u l l . T h e submittal o f the items shall be
recorded i n relevant reports.
2.3.1.6 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
i t e m s subject t o t h e R e g i s t e r s u p e r v i s i o n ( w e a r rates,
clearances i n bearings, test pressure, load, i n s u l a t i o n
resistance values) against t h e acceptable service condi
tion shall be carried out i n compliance w i t h provisions o f
Section 5, Part I "General Provisions".
2.3.1.7 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l
s u b m i t technical documentation (refer t o Section 6, Part I
"General P r o v i s i o n s " ) i n t h e scope required for verification o f compliance w i t h t h e technical requirements,
parameters and characteristics, regulated b y the R u l e s for
as w e l l a s t h e s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( d o c u m e n t s o f
m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s certificates, etc.). L i s t o f ship's t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n i s g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1 . I n case t h e
s h i p o w n e r fails t o s u b m i t technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n t h e
adequate extent, measures shall be taken for p r o v i s i o n o f
t h e i n f o r m a t i o n r e q u i r e d , w i t h m a k i n g calculations, w h e r e
necessary, tests a n d d r a w i n g s .
2.3.1.8 P r i o r t o s u r v e y i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o e n s u r e t h a t
the s h i p o w n e r h a s prepared t h e ship f o r survey a n d
p r o v i d e d t h e c o n d i t i o n s f o r q u a l i t y a n d safe p e r f o r m a n c e
o f survey a n d testing o f items (refer t o Section 4 , Part I
"General Provisions").
2.3.2 H u l l .
2.3.2.1 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s a t
intermediate survey o f a ship consists o f the scope o f the
annual h u l l survey a n d t h e scope o f additional h u l l
surveys proceeding f r o m t h e ship type, age a n d coating
c o n d i t i o n o f ballast t a n k s . S u r v e y o f ballast tanks a n d
cargo holds shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
provisions o f 2.3.2.1.1 t o 2.3.2.1.2.
M e e t i n g o nthe survey planning shall be held prior t o
commencement o f the intermediate h u l l survey.
Concurrent crediting t o both intermediate survey o r
special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness measurements
o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
2.3.2.1.1 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
2.3.2.1.1.1 F o r s h i p s b e t w e e n 5 a n d 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e ,
a general internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f representative ballast
tanks shall b e carried o u t . I f there i s n o hard protective
coating, soft o r semi-hard coating, o r t h e hard coating
condition i s poor, other ballast tanks o f t h e same type
shall b e examined.
2.3.2.1.1.2 F o r s h i p s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f age, a g e n e r a l ,
internal e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l ballast tanks shall b e carried out.
2.3.2.1.1.3 I f s u c h e x a m i n a t i o n s r e v e a l n o v i s i b l e struct u r a l defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d t o v e r i f i c a t i o n
that t h e corrosion p r e v e n t i o n system remains effective.
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2.3.2.1.1.4 F o r b a l l a s t t a n k s ( e x c l u d i n g d o u b l e
b o t t o m tanks), i f there i s n o hard protective coating, soft
or semi-hard coating, o r t h e hard coating condition is
poor, t h e tanks i n question shall b e internally e x a m i n e d
at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s .
2.3.2.1.1.5 D o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s , i n w h i c h t h e r e i s n o
h a r d protective coating, soft o r semi-hard coating, o r t h e
hard coating condition is poor, m a y b e internally e x a m i n e d
at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s , a s d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r
a n d i n case o f s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n a n d d e f o r m a t i o n .
2.3.2.1.2 S u r v e y o f c a r g o s p a c e s .
2.3.2.1.2.1 I n t h e case o f s h i p s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o l d ,
i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o spaces ( h o l d s a n d ' t w e e n d e c k s ) selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t .
N o t e . T h i s requirement is n o tapplicable t o cargo holds o f a l l
self-propelled b u l k carriers (single s k i n a n d double skin) a n d general
d r y c a r g o ships, w h i c h a r e s u r v e y e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S e c t i o n s 5 t o 7 o f
Part III "Additional Surveys o fShips Depending o n their Purpose a n d
Hull Material".
2.3.2.1.2.2 I n t h e c a s e o f s h i p s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e ,
other t h a n ships engaged i n t h e carriage o f d r y cargoes
(refer t o 2.3.2.1.2.1) o r ships subject t o Sections 2 , 3, 4
a n d 8, P a r t I I I " A d d i t i o n a l S u r v e y s o f S h i p s D e p e n d i n g
o n Their Purpose a n d H u l l M a t e r i a l m a n internal
e x a m i n a t i o n o f the cargo spaces selected b y the s u r v e y o r
shall b e carried out.
2.3.2.2 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f s t r u c t u r e s i n
areas subject t o close-up surveys shall b e carried o u t
simultaneously w i t h t h e close-up surveys.
I f necessary, thickness measurements shall b e carried
out i n compliance w i t h provisions o f 2.4.2.6.
Guidelines f o r surveyors t o the Register o n the
control o f thickness measurements carried o u t b y t h e
bodies recognized b y the Register are g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 3 3
to the Guidelines.
2.3.2.3 R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o n t h e e x a m i n a t i o n a n d
identification o f t h e areas w h e r e residual d e f o r m a t i o n s
and cracks are m o s t l i k e l y t o appear a n d instructions o n
the s u r v e y o f t h e w o r n h u l l m e m b e r s i n areas liable t o
intensive wastage d u e t o corrosive environment, sweating,
insufficient v e n t i l a t i o n a n d excessive h u m i d i t y w h e r e
technical maintenance during operation is impeded are
set o u t i n 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f f l e x i b l e a t t a c h m e n t s o f d e c k h o u s e s .
Except where provision is made f o r annual surveys,
the general c o n d i t i o n o f flexibly attached deckhouses
shall b e assessed a t intermediate survey, and/or t h e y shall
be e x a m i n e d i n case o f d a m a g e t o t h e f o l l o w i n g
components:
expansion j o i n t s (taking into consideration possible
prestressing o f threaded connections);
insulation;
devices guarding t h e deckhouse against shifting o r
lifting;
pipe a n d cable attachments t o t h e h u l l .
A t t a c h m e n t c o m p o n e n t s t h a t a r e n o t d i r e c t l y acces
sible shall b e dismantled a n d e x a m i n e d w h e r e damage
m a y b e expected.
2.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s b o t t o m .
T h e s u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m carried
out i n compliance w i t h 2.3.1.4 shall comprise examinat i o n o f h u l l , keels, sea chests a n d t h e i r i n l e t screens,
b o t t o m , side a n d b u l k h e a d fittings w i t h b r a n c h pipes,
adapters a n d k i n g s t o n connecting channels, p r o p u l s i o n
unit, rudder a n d steering g e a r . T h e survey scope shall b e
sufficient t o ascertain that t h e condition o f t h e above
items r e m a i n s satisfactory.
In-water survey using underwater T V , m a ybe
considered equivalent t o d r y d o c k i n g survey o f the ship,
p r o v i d e d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 5 a r e m e t , a n d i n case
w h e n t h e terms o f survey o f sterntube arrangements d o
not preclude this.
2.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f l o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t s i s c a r r i e d o u t
i n compliance w i t h 2.2.2.5.
2.3.2.7 S u r v e y o f a i r a n d v e n t p i p e s i n t h e b o w p a r t o f
the ship ( I A C S U R S 2 7 ) i s carried out according t o 2.4.2.8.
S h i p s w h o s e k e e l s w e r e l a i d o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 2
s h a l l b e c h e c k e d f o r t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f safe a c c e s s t o t h e
controls for closure o f ventilation ducts (refer t o 12.1.10,
Part V I I I "Systems a n d Piping" o f t h e Rules f o r
Construction) leading t o cargo, m a c h i n e r y a n d other
spaces fitted w i t h fire s m o t h e r i n g systems.
2.3.2.8 S u r v e y o f s m a l l h a t c h e s o n t h e f o r e d e c k o f t h e
ship ( I A C S U R S 2 6 ) i s c a r r i e d o u t a c c o r d i n g t o 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 .
2.3.2.9 R e p a i r s .
d e t a c h m e n t o r fracture), o r e x t e n s i v e areas o f wastage
o v e r the a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , w h i c h affects or, i n the o p i n i o n
o f t h e s u r v e y o r , w i l l affect t h e ship's structural, w a t e r tight o r weathertight integrity, shall be thoroughly a n d
p r o m p t l y repaired (for details refer t o 2.4.2.10).
2.3.2.10 H u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e a s s e s s e d i n
accordance w i t h 2.4.2.9.
2.3.3.1 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
scope o f a n n u a l survey specified i n 2.2.5, t h e surveys
listed i n 2.3.3.2 t o 2.3.3.5 shall b e carried out.
2.3.3.2 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s , t h e f o l l o w i n g
e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested:
emergency drainage v a l v e o f engine r o o m ;
d r a i n a g e , v e n t i l a t i o n , m o n i t o r i n g a n d c o n t r o l sys
tems used d u r i n g t h e carriage o f dangerous goods;
control systems o f m a i n , auxiliary a n d emergency
d r i v e s o f s t e e r i n g gear.
2.3.3.3 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y s m e n t i o n e d
i n 2.2.5, scope o f survey f o r shafting, propeller, rudder
a n d sterntube arrangement shall b e as f o l l o w s :
shafting shall b e e x a m i n e d i n accessible locations,
shafting alignment shall be checked w h e r e propeller
shafts a r e extracted a n d p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e size o f
clearances i n sterntube bearings, axial clearances shall be

measured, as far as practicable, h a v i n g regard t o
structural features o f t h e shafting;
visible sections o f propeller shall b e e x a m i n e d , w i t h
non-destructive testing o f blades, e x a m i n a t i o n shall b e
carried o u t o f t h e cone seal a n d propeller shaft flange
h o u s i n g , sterntube a n d protective (antirope) shaft
housing, sterntube sealing, a n d t h e threaded connections
o f propeller components a n d sterntube arrangement shall
be checked f o r reliability o f their l o c k i n g ;
sterntube bearing clearances shall b e checked a n d
sterntube sealing pressure tested, boss attachment a n d
tightness s h a l l b e checked, as w e l l as C P P blade seal.
T h e C P P a n d sterntube bearing o i l shall b e checked f o r
presence o f water a n d mechanical impurities;
sterntube arrangements a n d C P P boss sealing shall
be pressure tested i n accordance w i t h t h e manufacturer's
instructions, n o r m a l l y , i n t h e process o f propeller shaft
turning a n d C P P blade a d j u s t m e n t . T h e C P P shall n o t be
dismantled, i f n o t f o u n d necessary.
2.3.3.4 R u d d e r - a n d - s t e e r i n g g e a r s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n
a s s e m b l y i n o r d e r t o a s c e r t a i n t h a t t h e side p l a t i n g o f r u d d e r
(rudder n o z z l e ) a n d detachable sections are n o t cracked o r
damaged, that rudder stock a n d pintles have n o signs o f
visible d a m a g e w h e r e accessible f o r e x a m i n a t i o n , that t h e
clearances i n rudder stock a n d pintle bearings d o n o t exceed
values permissible f o r a ship i n s e r v i c e . T o b e checked i s
the condition o f coupling connecting the rudder stock t o the
rudder (rudder nozzle), o f rudder axle attachment t o h u l l
a n d t h e " s k i " o f t h e s t e r n f r a m e , a s w e l l as o f t h e e q u i p m e n t
for l o c k i n g t h e nuts o f pintles, rudder stock a n d rudder
a x l e . T o b e m e a s u r e d i s t h e d r o p p i n g o f rudder, rudder
nozzle a n d the thickness o f rudder-nozzle inside plating.
Proceeding f r o m t h e rudder nozzle dropping value, t h e
clearances b e t w e e n t h e blade a n d rudder n o z z l e shall b e
m e a s u r e d . T h e rudder a n d steering gear shall b e checked
f o r t h e f a c i l i t y o f p u t t i n g t h e r u d d e r f r o m side t o side.
2.3.3.5 I f i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y c o v e r s s u r v e y o f t h e
outside o f t h e ship's b o t t o m i n d r y dock, a n d i f the m a i n
and auxiliary machinery, shafting, propellers, rudder a n d
steering gear a r e repaired d u r i n g t h e t i m e preceding
special survey o f t h e ship o r d u r i n g t h e special survey,
t h e y shall be tested i n the presence o f the surveyor d u r i n g
m o o r i n g a n d sea trials i n order t o check a n d c o n f i r m the
characteristics required b y t h e R u l e s . A t that t h e scope
and duration o f testing is determined b y the surveyor
taking into consideration the extent a n d nature o f the
repair made.
2.3.3.6 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , t h e e x t e r n a l a n d
internal examination o f boilers w i t h a l l necessary
measurements shall b e carried o u t ( f o r instance, o f t h e
dropping o f furnaces i n fire-tube a n d water-tube boilers).
The instructions o n performance o f surveys at external
and internal examinations, a n d hydraulic testing are
given i n 2.4.5.8, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification
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2.3.4.1 A t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
scope o f a n n u a l survey m e n t i o n e d i n 2.2.7, measure
m e n t s o f i n s u l a t i o n resistance o f generators a n d electric
m o t o r s o f essential equipment, i n c l u d i n g cables a n d
switches, shall b e carried out.
I n o i l tankers, gas carriers a n d c h e m i c a l tankers, t h e
electrical equipment, cables a n d earthing o f dangerous
zones shall b e inspected, f o r instance, i n cargo p u m p r o o m s
a n d areas a d j a c e n t t o c a r g o t a n k s , a n d t h e i n s u l a t i o n
resistance o f electric circuits shall b e measured.
W h e r e ship's logs are k e p t properly, a p p r o v a l o f the
latest m e a s u r e d data m a y b e considered.
2.4 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
2.4.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e n e w a l i s i n t e n d e d
for d e t e r m i n i n g w h e t h e r t h e ship's technical c o n d i t i o n
a n d structural a n d c o m p o s i t i o n m o d i f i c a t i o n s o f its items
c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f the Rules.
2.4.1.2 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e
o f t h e ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 2 . 5 .
2.4.1.3 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n (refer t o S e c t i o n 6 o f Part I
"General Provisions") a n d ship documentation (documents
o f classification a n d other competent supervisory bodies,
manufacturer's certificates, etc.) i n t h e scope r e q u i r e d f o r
verification o f compliance w i t h the technical requirements,
parameters a n d characteristics, regulated b y t h e R u l e s f o r
also t h e s h i p o w n e r shall provide necessary conditions f o r
survey a n d testing o f the items i n compliance w i t h Section 4
o f Part I "General Provisions".
2.4.1.4 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t 5 y e a r s
intervals t o r e n e w t h e class i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
requirements o f 2.4.1.4.1 2.4.1.4.8.
2.4.1.4.1 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n 5 years f r o m t h e date o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y after
construction a n d thereafter 5 years f r o m t h e credited date
o f t h e previous special survey.
I n exceptional circumstances, o n agreement w i t h R H O ,
a n e x t e n s i o n o f class o f 3 m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e
5 t h y e a r c a n b e g r a n t e d (refer t o 4 . 2 . 1 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the G u i d e l i n e s ) . I n this
case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class w i l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f
special s u r v e y b e f o r e t h e e x t e n s i o n w a s granted.
2.4.1.4.2 S p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
4th annual survey a n d b e progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n special
survey is commenced prior t o the 4 t h annual survey
( m o r e t h a n 15 m o n t h s before t h e 5 t h anniversary date),
the entire survey (including survey o f the outside o f t h e
ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k ) s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n
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15 m o n t h s i f s u c h w o r k s h a l l b e c r e d i t e d t o special
s u r v e y . R e g a r d i n g s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m i n d r y dock, refer also t o 2 . 5 .
2.4.1.4.3 O n c o m p l e t i o n o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y , t h e
surveys o f the items o f technical supervision, w h i c h
w e r e carried o u t i n t h e required scope n o t earlier t h a n
15 m o n t h s b e f o r e t h e 5 t h a n n i v e r s a r y date ( i n c l u d i n g
s u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k ) ,
m a y be credited.
2.4.1.4.4 I n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n s p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
recorded:
f r o m t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f t h e first i n i t i a l
s u r v e y after t h e ship c o n s t r u c t i o n ;
f r o m t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f initial ( i n t h e
scope o f special) s u r v e y f o r assignment o f class t o t h e
ship constructed w i t h o u t technical supervision o f t h e
Register o r recognized classification society;
f r o m t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f special s u r v e y
carried out b y the classification society I A C S m e m b e r
i n case o f transfer o f class o f ship w i t h t h e v a l i d class o f
the r e c o g n i z e d classification society ( r e t e n t i o n o f dates o f
periodical surveys);
f r o m t h e date o f initial s u r v e y carried o u t b y t h e
Register at transfer o f class o f t h e ship w i t h t h e v a l i d
class o f t h e r e c o g n i z e d classification society, i f i n i t i a l
survey w a s carried o u t i n t h e scope o f special survey;
f r o m t h e date o f special s u r v e y carried o u t b y t h e
R e g i s t e r f o r r e n e w a l o f class;
f r o m t h e date o f c o m m e n c e m e n t o f occasional
( i n scope o f special) s u r v e y a t reassignment o f class t o
the ship, w h i c h class w a s w i t h d r a w n .
2.4.1.4.5 I f s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e n e w a l i s
c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 3 m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f
special survey, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class i s established f o r
5 years b e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f special survey.
I n t h i s case t h e p e r i o d o f v a l i d i t y o f a n e w C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Certificate (hereinafter, t h e Certificate) begins f r o m t h e
date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f the special s u r v e y u n t i l the date n o t
later t h a n 5 years after the date o f e x p i r a t i o n o f p e r i o d o f
the existing Certificate validity.
2.4.1.4.6 I f s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e n e w a l i s
c o m p l e t e d after t h e e x p i r y date o f special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class i s e s t a b l i s h e d f o r 5 y e a r s b e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e
e x p i r y d a t e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y . I n t h i s case t h e p e r i o d o f
v a l i d i t y o f a n e w Certificate begins f r o m t h e date o f
c o m p l e t i o n o f the special s u r v e y u n t i l the date n o t later t h a n
5 years after the date o f e x p i r a t i o n o f p e r i o d o f the e x i s t i n g
Certificate v a l i d i t y w i t h o u t extension o f the special survey
or o f the existing Certificate.
I n exceptional circumstances, o n the agreement w i t h
R H O , t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class m a y b e established f o r
5 years b e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e date o f actual c o m p l e t i o n o f
special s u r v e y . I n t h i s case t h e p e r i o d o f v a l i d i t y o f a n e w
Certificate begins f r o m t h e date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e
special s u r v e y u n t i l t h e date n o t later t h a n 5 years after
the date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f this survey.
in Service
2.4.1.4.7 I f special s u r v e y f o r class r e n e w a l i s c o m p l e t e d

m o r e t h a n 3 m o n t h s b e f o r e t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f special s u r v e y ,
t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class i s established f o r 5 y e a r s b e g i n n i n g
f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n d a t e . I n t h i s case t h e p e r i o d o f
v a l i d i t y o f a n e w C e r t i f i c a t e b e g i n s f r o m t h e date o f
c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e special s u r v e y w i t h t h e date n o t l a t e r t h a n
5 y e a r s after t h e date o f c o m p l e t i o n o f t h i s s u r v e y .
2.4.1.4.8 C o n s i d e r i n g t h e s h i p ' s a g e a n d c h a n g e s i n
its technical c o n d i t i o n , reduced i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n special
surveys m a y be assigned.Such decision, this a n d further
special surveys' scope a n d schedule are subject t o special
2.4.1.5 A t t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s r e q u e s t , t h e R e g i s t e r
establishes t h e C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y S y s t e m ( C C S ) o f the
ship (hull, arrangements, machinery, electrical equipment, refrigerating plant), refer t o 2.6.
2.4.1.6 A t t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s r e q u e s t , a s a n a l t e r n a t i v e
to C C S , t h e Register m a y establish a n approved Planned
Maintenance Scheme ( P M S ) , refer t o 2.7.
2.4.1.7 A p p l i c a t i o n b y t h e s h i p o w n e r o f t h e i n s p e c
t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e schemes o f the ship's h u l l s h a l l b e
encouraged as t h e m e a n s f o r p r o v i d i n g t h e c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h the classification a n d statutory requirements i n the
intervals between t h e Register s u r v e y s . H o w e v e r , these
schemes shall n o t b e recognized as t h e alternative t o o r
r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e r e q u i r e d c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d / o r statu
t o r y s u r v e y s o f t h e ship's h u l l carried o u t b y t h e
surveyors t o t h e Register o r other duly authorized
classification s o c i e t y . T h e s u r v e y o r m a y b e assisted,
w h e r e appropriate, b y service suppliers as defined i n
Section 7, Part I "General Provisions".
2.4.2 H u l l .
2.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.2.1.1 A s u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g s h a l l b e h e l d
prior t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f special survey.
2.4.2.1.2 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
survey o r special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces a r e n o t acceptable.
2.4.2.2 S c o p e o f s u r v e y .
2.4.2.2.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
requirements f o r a n n u a l surveys (refer t o 2.2.2), e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d c h e c k s o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e
h u l l , equipment, outfit a n d relayed piping, as required
i n 2.4.6.1, a r e i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d f i t f o r t h e
i n t e n d e d p u r p o s e f o r t h e n e w p e r i o d o f class o f f i v e y e a r s t o
b e assigned, subject t o p r o p e r m a i n t e n a n c e a n d o p e r a t i o n a n d
t h e p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s b e i n g c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
2.4.2.2.2 T h e s u r v e y o f t h e h u l l s h a l l b e s u p p l e
m e n t e d b y thickness measurements, as required
i n 2.4.2.6, a n d testing, as required i n 2.4.2.5, t o ensure
that t h e structural integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e a i m o f
the survey is t o discover substantial corrosion, significant
deterioration that m a y b e present.
2.4.2.2.3 A l l s p a c e s i n c l u d i n g h o l d s a n d t h e i r
'tweendecks, w h e r e fitted, double b o t t o m , deep, peak,
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ballast a n d cargo tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels, duct

k e e l s , m a c h i n e r y spaces, d r y spaces, c o f f e r d a m s a n d o t h e r
v o i d spaces s h a l l b e i n t e r n a l l y s u r v e y e d . T h i s s u r v e y shall
include the e x a m i n a t i o n o f plating a n d framing, bilges a n d
bilge w e l l s , s o u n d i n g pipes, cargo, ballast, v e n t i n g a n d
bilge piping a n d p u m p i n g arrangements.Internal exam
inations o f fuel o i l , lube o i l , fresh w a t e r a n d other tanks
shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h Table 2.4.2.2.3.
2.4.2.2.4 S c o p e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e e x t e n d e d
b y t h e s u r v e y o r i n each p a r t i c u l a r case o n t h e a s s u m p t i o n
that t h e e x a m i n a t i o n extent w i l l gradually increase as t h e
ship g r o w s older.
The recommendations o n examination o f hull
m e m b e r s i n areas liable t o i n t e n s i v e wastage d u e t o
corrosive environment, sweating, insufficient ventilation,
excessive h u m i d i t y a n d i n areas, w h e r e r e s i d u a l deform a t i o n s , ruptures a n d cracks are m o s t l i n e l y t o appear,
are set o u t i n 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
2.4.2.2.5 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y t h e e n g i n e r o o m s h a l l b e
surveyed.Particular attention shall be g i v e n t o tank tops,
h u l l s h e l l p l a t i n g a t t a n k tops, brackets c o n n e c t i n g side
shell frames a n d tank tops, engine r o o m bulkheads i n
w a y o f tank tops a n d bilge w e l l s . P a r t i c u l a r attention
shall be paid t o t h e sea suctions, sea w a t e r cooling p i p i n g
and overboard discharge valves a n d their connections t o
the shell p l a t i n g . W h e r e wastage i s evident o r suspect,
thickness measurements shall be carried o u t . W h e r e
wastage exceeds a l l o w a b l e limits, renewals o r repairs o f
d a m a g e d parts o f h u l l structure shall b e made.
2.4.2.2.6 D u r i n g s u r v e y s p e c i a l a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e
paid to the following:
areas w h e r e h u l l section varies appreciably a n d i n
w a y o fm a i n longitudinals;
shell p l a t i n g near openings (side ports, side scuttles,
scuppers, fittings o f systems echo-sounder vibrators a n d
p l a t i n g u n d e r s o u n d i n g pipes, etc.);
interfaces o f structures m a d e o f a l u m i n i u m alloys
a n d those m a d e o f steel w i t h a v i e w t o assessing
corrosion intensity a n d t h e c o n d i t i o n o f insulating pads

in joints;
sheer strake, deck stringer a n d b u l w a r k i n w a y o f
end bulkheads o f superstructures a n d upper deck breaks;
deck plating i n w a y o f hatch corners a n d l o n g
deckhouses, a n d i n t h e corners o f dredging c u t i n
hoppers a n d o p e n barges.
I n o i l tankers, t h e b o t t o m a n d bulkhead plating i n
w a y o f cargo p i p i n g suctions, attachments o f protectors
and other equipment shall be thoroughly examined from
inside t h e cargo tanks.
B e g i n n i n g f r o m the second special survey, additionally
the attention shall b e paid t o t h e l o w e r sections o f
w a t e r t i g h t bulkheads, propeller shaft recesses a n d
tunnels, as w e l l as t h e l o w e r sections o f t h e e n d
bulkheads o f superstructures, hatch coamings, ventilator
c o w l s i n cargo tanks, v e n t i n g pipes a n d ventilators.
2.4.2.2.7 A t t h e b u l w a r k s u r v e y , t h e p o r t c o v e r s s h a l l
be tested f o r j a m m i n g .
2.4.2.2.8 B e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e s e c o n d s p e c i a l s u r v e y
the chain lockers shall b e internally examined.
2.4.2.2.9 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y
o f structures inside t h e spaces (ships less t h a n 5 years o f
age), t h e s h i p o w n e r shall p r o v i d e t h e f o l l o w i n g :
opening-up o f panelled floor ceilings above bilges
and bilge wells i n holds;
r e m o v a l o f floor ceilings o r planks o f holds i n w a y
o f centre-plane girder o r at b i l g e o n each side i n ships
w i t h o u t a double b o t t o m t o m a k e possible t h e examina
t i o n o f areas w h e r e transverse b u l k h e a d s are attached t o
h u l l structures;
r e m o v a l o f , a t least, o n e s t r a k e o f p l a n k s i n w a y o f t h e
u p p e r t u r n o f b i l g e a n d i n t h e u p p e r s e c t i o n o f t h e side i n
s h i p s w i t h c o n t i n u o u s w o o d e n c l a d d i n g o f sides i n h o l d s ;
r e m o v a l o f c e m e n t o r other b o t t o m coat w h e r e i t gets
detached f r o m the h u l l , i n several places at the surveyor's
discretion.
2.4.2.2.10 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e s e c o n d s p e c i a l
s u r v e y o f structures inside t h e spaces (ships aged
Table
M i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f fuel oil, l u b e oil, fresh w a t e r a n d other t a n k s a t hull special s u r v e y s
Tank
2.4.2.2.3
Special survey N o . 1
Age < 5
5 < age < 10
10 < a g e < 1 5
and subsequent
A g e > 15
Fuel o i l bunker tanks in:

engine r o o m
cargo length area
None
None
None
One
One
Two
One
Half, m i n i m u m 2
Lube o i l tanks
Fresh water tanks
Vegetable oil, w h a l e o i l tanks
Independent tanks
None
None
None
None
None
One
O n e o f each type
O n e o f each type
None
All
All
All
One
All
All
All
N o t e s : 1 . E x c l u d i n g separate independent tanks, a l l requirements apply t o tanks o f integral (structural) type.

2 . I f a selection o f tanks o f several types i s accepted t o b e e x a m i n e d , then different tanks shall b e e x a m i n e d at each special survey, o n a
r o t a t i o n basis.
3. P e a k tanks ( a l l uses) are subject t o i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n at each special survey.
4 . A t special surveys N o . 3 a n d subsequent, o n e deep t a n k f o r fuel o i l i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area shall b e included, i f fitted.
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between 5 a n d 10 years), t h e shipowner shall provide t h e

following:
opening-up o f panelled floor ceilings above bilges
and bilge wells i n holds;
r e m o v a l o f floor ceilings o r planks o f holds i n w a y o f
c e n t r e - p l a n e g i r d e r o r a t b i l g e o n e a c h side i n s h i p s w i t h o u t
a d o u b l e b o t t o m t o m a k e p o s s i b l e t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f areas
w h e r e transverse bulkheads are attached t o h u l l structures;
partial opening-up, at t h e surveyor's discretion, o f
wooden planking i n holds for examination o f the inner
b o t t o m steel p l a t i n g ;
w o o d e n p l a n k i n g o r mastic-and-paint coat o f t h e upper
deck f o r e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e steel p l a t i n g ;
the insulation i n refrigerated holds a n d chambers f o r
survey o fthe plating a n d framing;
local opening-up, at the surveyor's discretion, o f the
w o o d e n a n d other cladding i n accommodation a n d
service spaces w h e r e e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n w e a r m i g h t
be expected, especially i n w a y o f side scuttles, i f t h e
technical c o n d i t i o n o f t h e structure cannot b e assessed
without opening-up.
2.4.2.2.11 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e t h i r d a n d
subsequent special surveys (ships o f m o r e t h a n 10 years
o f age), t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e access t o t h e
structures inside t h e spaces b y o p e n i n g - u p o f e x t e n d e d
area o f w o o d e n p l a n k i n g a n d side c l a d d i n g o f h o l d s ,
d e c k w o o d e n p l a n k i n g o r m a s t i c - a n d - p a i n t coat, r e f r i gerated h o l d a n d chamber insulation, w o o d e n a n d other
cladding a n d insulation i n a c c o m m o d a t i o n a n d service
spaces, c e m e n t a t i o n a n d o t h e r b o t t o m coats t o ensure a n
extended scope o f e x a m i n a t i o n o f enclosed structures
and t h e required thickness measurements o f planking,
plating a n d f r a m i n g . W h e r e necessary, structures a n d
e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e d i s m a n t l e d , w h i c h m a k e access
difficult f o r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d f r a m i n g scantlings mea
surement, a n d solid ballast shall be removed.
2.4.2.2.12 F o r c o r r e c t a p p l i c a t i o n a n d i n t e r p r e t a t i o n
o f 2.4.2.2.9, 2.4.2.2.10 a n d 2.4.2.2.11, o n e shall be
guided b ythe following:
.1 casings, ceilings o r linings, a n d loose i n s u l a t i o n ,
w h e r e fitted, shall b e r e m o v e d , as required b y t h e
surveyor, f o r examination o f plating a n d framing.
Compositions o nplating shall b e examined a n d sounded,
but need n o t be disturbed i f found adhering satisfactorily
to the plating;
.2 i n r e f r i g e r a t e d c a r g o s p a c e s t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
coating behind t h e insulation shall be examined at
representative l o c a t i o n s . T h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y be l i m i t e d
to verification that t h e protective coating remains
effective a n d that there are n o v i s i b l e structural defects.
W h e r e P O O R coating condition is found, t h e examinat i o n shall b e extended, as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e
s u r v e y o r . T h e condition o f the coating shall b e reported.
I f indents, scratches, etc., are detected d u r i n g surveys o f
in Service
shell plating f r o m the outside, insulations i n w a y shall be

r e m o v e d as required b y t h e surveyor, f o r further
e x a m i n a t i o n o f the plating a n d adjacent frames.
2.4.2.2.13 S p e c i a l h u l l s u r v e y w i t h C S S a p p l i c a t i o n
shall b e carried o u t i n compliance w i t h 2.6.
2.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f t h e u n d e r w a t e r h u l l .
2.4.2.3.1 U n d e r w a t e r h u l l b o t t o m a n d r e l a t e d i t e m s
shall be surveyed i n d r y dock i n compliance w i t h 2.5.
2.4.2.4 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
2.4.2.4.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n system o f ballast tanks shall b e examined.
Ballast tanks, excluding double b o t t o m tanks, where a
hard protective coating is found i n P O O R condition a n d
it i s n o t renewed, w h e r e soft o r semi-hard coating h a s
been applied, o r where a hard protective coating w a s n o t
applied from time o f construction, shall be examined at
annual intervals.Thickness measurements shall be
carried out, as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e surveyor.
2.4.2.4.2 W h e n s u c h b r e a k d o w n o f h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coating i s f o u n d i n double b o t t o m ballast tanks a n d i t is
n o t renewed, w h e r e soft o r semi-hard coating h a s been
applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective coating w a s n o t
applied f r o m time o fconstruction, the tanks i n question
m a y b e e x a m i n e d at a n n u a l intervals as d e e m e d
necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r . W h e r e extensive corrosion
exists o r w h e n considered necessary b y t h e surveyor,
thickness measurements shall be carried out.
2.4.2.5 S c o p e o f t e s t i n g o f t a n k s a n d o t h e r s p a c e s .
2.4.2.5.1 B o u n d a r i e s o f d o u b l e b o t t o m b a l l a s t , o t h e r
ballast tanks, deep, p e a k a n d other tanks, i n c l u d i n g cargo
holds adapted f o r t h e carriage o f w a t e r ballast, shall b e
tested w i t h a head o f l i q u i d t o t h e t o p o f a i r pipes o r t o
near t h e t o p o f hatches f o r ballast/cargo holds.
2.4.2.5.2 B o u n d a r i e s o f f u e l o i l , l u b e o i l , f r e s h w a t e r
and other liquid tanks, a n d a n y independent tanks shall
be tested w i t h a h e a d o f l i q u i d t o t h e highest p o i n t that
liquid w i l l rise under service conditions.
T a n k testing o f fuel o i l , lube o i l a n d fresh water
tanks m a y b e specially considered based o n satisfactory
external examination o f t h e tank boundaries, a n d a
confirmation f r o m t h e master stating that t h e pressure
testing h a s b e e n carried o u t according t o t h e require
m e n t s w i t h satisfactory results.
A t t h e first special survey fuel o i l , lube o i l tanks,
i n c l u d i n g double b o t t o m tanks, m a y b e tested w i t h fuel
oil o r lube o i l , accordingly.
2.4.2.5.3 T h e c a r g o t a n k s o f o i l t a n k e r s a n d t h e i r
cofferdams m a y b e tested crosswise so that each
bulkhead i n t h e w h o l e area is t e s t e d . T a n k s m a y be
tested b y filling t h e m u p t o t h e light-ship w a t e r l i n e w h e n
i n dock w i t h a subsequent filling-up t o t h e hatchc o a m i n g t o p w h e n afloat.
2.4.2.5.4 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t e s t i n g , a s
d e e m e d necessary.
2.4.2.5.5 S t a n d a r d s a n d p r o c e d u r e s o f t i g h t n e s s
testing are g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 10 t o the Guidelines.
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2.4.2.6.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s
shall b e carried o u tb y t h e firms recognized b y t h e
R e g i s t e r o r , i n e x c e p t i o n a l cases, b y t h e A C S r e c o g n i z e d
for these type o f activity i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
requirements o f Section 7, Part I "General Provisions".
Thickness measurements m a y b e carried o u t b y the
surveyors t o t h e Register, p r o v i d e d the surveyors possess
the appropriate classification certificates.
2.4.2.6.4 T e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a s s e s s m e n t o f h u l l
structures b a s e d o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s
a n d special s u r v e y i s p e r f o r m e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 2 . 4 . 2 . 9 ,
Section 5 o f Part I "General Provisions" a n d A p p e n d i x 2 .
2.4.2.6.5 S t a r t i n g f r o m t h e s e c o n d s p e c i a l s u r v e y
(ships m o r e t h a n 5 years old), i n w a y o f cargo tanks o f
non-self-propelled o i l tankers, r a n d o m thickness mea
surements o f plates shall b e carried o u t w h e r e t h e
c o r r o s i o n w e a r o f s h e l l p l a t i n g i s t h e greatest, a t upperdeck plating, hatch coamings, ventilator cowls a n d
ventilators.
2.4.2.5.6 S e a c h e s t s , l o g a n d e c h o - s o u n d e r t r u n k s
shall b e tightness-tested at special s u r v e y s . T h e y are
tightness-tested d u r i n g launching o f the ship.
2.4.2.6 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
2.4.2.6.1 G u i d e l i n e s f o r s u r v e y o r s t o t h e R e g i s t e r o n
the control o f thickness measurements carried out b y the
bodies recognized b y the Register is g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x
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2.4.2.6.2 D e p e n d i n g o n t h e s h i p a g e , t h i c k n e s s
measurements o f h u l l structures shall b e carried o u t t o
the extent specified i n Table 2.4.2.6.2-1. T h e surveyor
m a y extend t h e thickness measurements, as d e e m e d
n e c e s s a r y . W h e n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s i n d i c a t e sub
stantial corrosion, t h e extent o f thickness measurements
shall b e increased t o d e t e r m i n e areas o f substantial
corrosion. Table 2.4.2.6.2-2 m a y be used as guidance f o r
these additional thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e extended
thickness measurements shall be carried o u t before the
survey i s credited as completed.
Table
2.4.2.6.2-1
M i n i m u m requirements for thickness measurements a t specialsurveys

Age < 5
5 < age < 10
10 < a g e < 1 5
and subsequent
Age > 15
1 . Suspect areas t h r o u g h o u t
the ship
1. S u s p e c t areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e
ship
2. O n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n o f d e c k
plating i n w a y o f a cargo space
w i t h i n t h e a m i d s h i p s 0,5
1 . Suspect areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e ship
1. S u s p e c t areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e s h i p
2. T w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s w i t h i n
t h e a m i d s h i p s 0,5 i n w a y o f t w o
d i f f e r e n t c a r g o spaces
3. A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings (plating a n d stiffeners)
4. I n t e r n a l s i n f o r e p e a k a n d
afterpeak tanks
2. T h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s i n w a y o f c a r g o
s p a c e s w i t h i n t h e a m i d s h i p s 0,5
3. A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
4. I n t e r n a l s i n f o r e p e a k a n d a f t e r p e a k t a n k s
5. A l l o p e n p a r t s o f m a i n d e c k p l a t i n g f u l l
length
6. R e p r e s e n t a t i v e e x p o s e d s u p e r - s t r u c t u r e
deck plating (poop, bridge,
and forecastle deck)
7. L o w e s t s t r a k e a n d s t r a k e s i n w a y o f
'tweendecks o f a l l transverse bulkheads i n
c a r g o spaces t o g e t h e r w i t h i n t e r n a l s i n w a y
8. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , p o r t a n d
starboard, full length
9. A l l k e e l p l a t e s f u l l l e n g t h . A l s o ,
additional b o t t o m plates i n w a y o f
cofferdams, m a c h i n e r y space a n d a f t e n d
o f tanks
10. P l a t i n g o f s e a c h e s t s . S h e l l p l a t i n g i n w a y
o f o v e r b o a r d discharges, as considered
necessary b y t h e attending surveyor
N o t e s : 1 . T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t locations shall b e selected t o p r o v i d e the best representative s a m p l i n g o f areas l i k e l y t o b e m o s t e x p o s e d

to c o r r o s i o n , considering cargo a n d ballast h i s t o r y a n d arrangement a n d c o n d i t i o n o f protective coatings.
2. T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f internals m a y b e specially considered b y t h e s u r v e y o r i f the h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s i n G O O D c o n d i t i o n .
3. F o r ships less t h a n 1 0 0 m i n l e n g t h , t h e n u m b e r o f transverse sections r e q u i r e d at special s u r v e y N o . 3 m a y b e r e d u c e d t o o n e ( 1 ) , a n d t h e
n u m b e r o f transverse sections required at special survey N o . 4 a n d at subsequent special surveys m a y b e reduced t o t w o (2).
4 . F o r s h i p s m o r e t h a n 1 0 0 m i n l e n g t h , a t s p e c i a l s u r v e y N o . 3 , t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f e x p o s e d d e c k p l a t i n g w i t h i n t h e a m i d s h i p s 0,5
may b e required.
Table
2.4.2.6.2-2
Guidance for additionalthickness measurements inway o f substantialcorrosion

Structural member
Plating
Stiffeners
Extent o fthickness
measurements
Suspect area a n d adjacent plates

Suspect area
Pattern o f thickness measurements

2
Five point pattern over 1 m

3 measurements, each i n the w a l l cross-section a n d i n free b o o m
o f frame girder
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2.4.2.6.6 A d d i t i o n a l l y , s t a r t i n g f r o m t h e t h i r d s p e c i a l
survey (ships m o r e t h a n 10 years old), r a n d o m thickness
measurements shall be carried o u t i n t h e w a y o f the
greatest w e a r o f s h e l l p l a t i n g a n d w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d
framing, keel-girder plating a n d hopper-dredger a n d
o p e n barge floors, sea chests, l o g a n d echo-sounder
trunks, deck, p l a t f o r m a n d inner b o t t o m plating, superstructure a n d deckhouse plating, hatch coamings,
ventilator cowls a n d ventilators, m a i n machinery a n d
b o i l e r seatings, sea inlet branch pipes, k i n g s t o n sea w a t e r
c h a n n e l s , c a s i n g s o f se a w a t e r f i l t e r s , a s w e l l a s o f f l o o r s
a n d o t h e r girders o f b o t t o m , side a n d deck f r a m i n g .
2.4.2.6.7 A d d i t i o n a l l y , s t a r t i n g f r o m t h e f o r t h s p e c i a l
survey (ships m o r e t h a n 15 years old), r a n d o m thickness
measurements o f members n o t replaced during repair
shall b e carried o u t i n t h e w a y o f t h e greatest w e a r o f
continuous superstructure deck plating, l o n g
bridge,
l o n g forecastle a n d poop a n d their e n d bulkheads.
2.4.2.7 S u r v e y o f a u t o m a t i c a i r p i p e h e a d s .
2.4.2.7.1 F o r a l l s h i p s , i n c l u d i n g p a s s e n g e r s h i p s ,
automatic air pipe heads located o n t h e exposed decks
shall be completely surveyed (both externally a n d
internally) i n compliance w i t h Table 2.4.2.7.1.
2.4.2.7.2 F o r d e s i g n s w h e r e t h e i n n e r p a r t s c a n n o t
be properly inspected f r o m outside, this shall include
r e m o v a l o f the head f r o m the air pipe.Particular attention
shall b e paid t o t h e condition o f the zinc coating i n heads
constructed f r o m g a l v a n i z e d steel.
2.4.2.7.3 A f t e r r e m o v a l o f t h e h e a d s , p a r t s o f a i r
pipes located above t h e deck shall b e cleaned a n d
subjected t o external a n d internal e x a m i n a t i o n . W h e n
suspect areas are f o u n d , thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s shall b e
carried out.
2.4.2.8 S u r v e y o f a i r a n d v e n t p i p e s .
2.4.2.8.1 I n t h i s C h a p t e r , t h e t e r m " A i r a n d v e n t
pipes" m e a n s a i r a n d v e n t pipes, as w e l l as t h e i r closing
devices located o n exposed decks i n t h e f o r w a r d part o f
the ship.
2.4.2.8.2 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o :
.1 a l l s h i p t y p e s o f l e n g t h 8 0 m a n d m o r e t h a t a r e
contracted f o r construction o n o r after 1 January 2 0 0 4 ,
built i n non-compliance w i t h t h e R S R u l e s for Construc
t i o n , issue 2 0 0 5 , a n d t h e requirements o f I A C S U R S 2 7 ,
w h e r e t h e height o f the exposed deck i n w a y o f air a n d
v e n t pipes w i t h i n 0,25Z, f r o m t h e f o r w a r d perpendicular

is l e s s t h a n 0 , 1 Z , o r 2 2 m a b o v e t h e s u m m e r l o a d
w a t e r l i n e , w h i c h e v e r i s t h e lesser;
.2 b u l k c a r r i e r s , o r e c a r r i e r s , c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s ( a s
defined i n 2.2.7 o f Part I "General Provisions") a n d
general d r y cargo ships ( e x c l u d i n g container ships, r o - r o
ships a n d w o o d c h i p carriers) o f length 1 0 0 m a n d m o r e
that are contracted f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4
and d o n o t meet the requirements o f I A C S U R S27, w h e r e
air a n d v e n t p i p e s s e r v e t h e s p a c e s f o r w a r d o f t h e c o l l i s i o n
bulkhead o r extend over this line aftwards.
2.4.2.8.3 A i r a n d v e n t p i p e s , a n d t h e i r c l o s i n g
devices shall be checked f o r compliance w i t h t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.4.6, P a r t V I I I " S y s t e m s a n d P i p i n g "
of the Rules for the Classification a n d Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g Ships a t t h e f o l l o w i n g dates:
.1 f o r s h i p s s p e c i f i e d i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 8 . 2 . 1 b y t h e t i m e o f
the ship d e l i v e r y o r the t i m e w h e n its classification b y the
R e g i s t e r i s c o m p l e t e d , as t h e case m a y b e ;
.2 f o r s h i p s s p e c i f i e d i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 8 . 2 . 2 a n d w h i c h w i l l b e
15 y e a r s o f a g e o r m o r e o n 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 b y t h e d u e
date o f the first intermediate o r special s u r v e y after that
date, w h i c h e v e r i s t h e earliest;
10 y e a r s o f a g e o r m o r e , b u t less t h a n 1 5 y e a r s o n
1 January 2 0 0 4 b y t h e d u e date o f t h e first special
s u r v e y after that date;
less t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e o n 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 b y t h e
date, o n w h i c h t h e ship r e a c h e s 1 0 y e a r s o f age.
2.4.2.9 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
2.4.2.9.1 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e
h u l l technical condition are g i v e n i n Section 5 o f Part I
"General P r o v i s i o n s " . G u i d a n c e o n t h e assessment o f
hull technical condition is given i n Appendix 2.
2.4.2.9.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s P a r t a p p l y t o t h e
extent, as appropriate, d u r i n g annual, intermediate a n d
other surveys provided for b y the Rules.
2.4.2.9.3 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
is c a r r i e d o u t b y m e a n s o f e x a m i n a t i o n s , t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d tightness tests u s i n g data f r o m
previous survey reports a n d data o n w e a r a n d damages
f o u n d d u r i n g service, repairs a n d replacements carried
out i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( m a i n Table
2.4.2.7.1
Survey requirements for automatic pipe heads a t specialsurveys

Age < 5
1
1. T w o air p i p e h e a d s ' , o n e p o r t a n d o n e starboard,

l o c a t e d o n t h e e x p o s e d d e c k s i n t h e f o r w a r d 0,25,
preferably a i r pipes serving ballast tanks
2. T w o a i r p i p e h e a d s , o n e p o r t a n d o n e s t a r b o a r d ,
o n e x p o s e d d e c k s , s e r v i n g s p a c e d a f t o f 0,25,
preferably a i r pipes serving ballast tanks
1 , 2
5 < age < 10
Special survey No.3 a n d subsequent

Age > 10
1 , 2
1. A l l a i r p i p e h e a d s
l o c a t e d o n t h e e x p o s e d 1. A l l a i r p i p e h e a d s l o c a t e d o n t h e
d e c k s i n t h e f o r w a r d 0,25
exposed decks
2. A t l e a s t 2 0 p e r c e n t o f a i r p i p e h e a d s o n t h e
e x p o s e d d e c k s s e r v i n g s p a c e s a f t o f 0,25,
preferably a i rpipes serving ballast tanks
3
1 , 2
T h e selection o f air pipe heads t o b e s u r v e y e d i s left t o t h e attending surveyor.

A c c o r d i n g t o t h e results o f this survey, t h e s u r v e y o r m a y require t h e survey o f other heads located o n t h e exposed decks.
E x c l u s i o n shall b e m a d e f o rt h e a i r pipes replaced i n t h e previous 5-years period, i f it is c o n f i r m e d b y t h e documents.
tenance records, ship reports, sketches a n d entries i n

drawings, repair specifications, ship logs).
2.4.2.9.4 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f o u t e r
shell plates, bulkheads, b o x k e e l girders, deck a n d i n n e r
b o t t o m plating, sea chest a n d chain b o x p l a n k i n g , trunks
and other compartments shall b e carried o u t u p o n the
results o f s u r v e y outside a n d inside o f spaces.
2.4.2.9.5 F o r a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e
m e n t results o f t h e h u l l structures o f t h e ship built i n
compliance w i t h t h e Register rules, w e a r rates shall b e
used depending o n t h e as-built thicknesses according t o
Appendix 2.
m e n t results o f the h u l l structures o f the ship classed o r
transferred f r o m a class o f A C S n o n - I A C S m e m b e r ,
and built i n non-compliance with t h e Rules f o r
Construction, t h e permissible residual scantlings o f h u l l
members shall be used, derived from t h e values
calculated according t o t h e R u l e s f o r Construction.
T h i c k n e s s measurements o f h u l l structures shall b e
carried o u t o n l y after d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f t h e permissible
residual scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s i n compliance w i t h
the requirements o f 3.2.3.4 o f the present Part.
m e n t results o f t h e h u l l structures o f t h e ship built i n
compliance w i t h t h e rules o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r
(other t h a n R S ) , transferred f r o m a class o f A C S
I A C S m e m b e r , d u r i n g further o p e r a t i o n i n t h e R S class
after transfer o f class, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r rates o f t h e
loosing society f r o m w h i c h a ship w a s transferred m a y be
applied except f o r ships s u r v e y e d according t o t h e E S P .
F o r ships s u r v e y e d according t o t h e E S P t h e decision
o n p o s s i b l e a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r rates o f t h e
l o o s i n g society d u r i n g t h e n e x t prescribed surveys after
t r a n s f e r o f class s h a l l b e t a k e n b y t h e R H O i n e a c h
p a r t i c u l a r case d u r i n g a s s i g n m e n t o f c o n d i t i o n s o f t r a n s f e r
to t h e R S c l a s s . C a l c u l a t i o n o f t h e permissible residual
scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s based o n values calculated
according t o the Rules for Construction shall be made b y a
competent organization f o r all h u l l members regulated b y
the Rules f o r Construction, a n d i t shall b e submitted t o
R H O f o r a p p r o v a l n o t less t h a n 1 m o n t h p r i o r t o
submission o f the E S P t o the R H O for review.
F o r assessment o f the thickness measurement results
o f h u l l structures t h e s h i p o w n e r m a y u s e permissible
residual scantlings o f h u l l members based o n t h e values
calculated according t o t h e Rules f o r Construction u p o n
special agreement w i t h t h e R H O . C a l c u l a t i o n s shall b e
made b y the competent organization and approved b y the
R H O . T h e s u m m a r y table o f permissible residual
scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s as a part o f calculation shall
be translated i n E n g l i s h .
2.4.2.9.8 R e n e w a l o f c l a s s t o t h e s h i p s o f r e s t r i c t e d
areas o f n a v i g a t i o n R 1 , R 2 , R 2 - R S N , R 2 - R S N ( 4 , 5 ) a n d
R 3 - R S N o f 15 years o f age a n d m o r e b u i l t t o t h e class o f
the Russian R i v e r Register i s possible, provided that t h e
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shipowner submits the mathematical substantiation o f the

ship's h u l l proper technical c o n d i t i o n f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g
5-year service.
The mathematical substantiation developed b y the
competent organization a n d approved b yR H O shall be
submitted t o t h e surveyor o n board t h e ship prior t o
completion o f renewal s u r v e y . U p o n agreement w i t h the
R H O t h e terms o fthe document submission m a y be
extended, provided t h e f o l l o w i n g conditions are met:
the shipowner shall be notified that i f the results o f
the overall longitudinal strength checks are insufficient,
the ship's h u l l s h a l l b e adequately strengthened w i t h i n
the terms agreed w i t h t h e R H O (e.g. installation o f
a d d i t i o n a l l o n g i t u d i n a l s o r strengthening stripes i n
compliance w i t h Chapter 5.2 o f A p p e n d i x 2 ) ;
prior t o c o m p l e t i o n o f r e n e w a l (special) s u r v e y o f the
ship, a s h i p o w n e r o r a n authorized representative o f a
shipowner shall submit t o the R S surveyor a n evaluation o f
loss o f t h e deck a n d b o t t o m sectional area i n measured
cross-sections determined b y t h e R u l e s . T h e d e c k s e c t i o n a l
area shall include t h e d e c k plating, sheerstrake, c o n t i n u o u s
c o a m i n g , i f any, as w e l l as longitudinals a n d strengthening
strips installed o n the a b o v e m e n t i o n e d h u l l m e m b e r s . T h e
b o t t o m sectional area shall include the b o t t o m plating, bilge
strake, as w e l l as l o n g i t u d i n a l stiffeners a n d strengthening
strips i n s t a l l e d o n t h e b o t t o m . I n case t h e s t r e n g t h e n i n g
strips a r e i n s t a l l e d o n t h e i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g , t h e s e c t i o n a l
area shall a d d i t i o n a l l y include t h e i n n e r b o t t o m plating, as
w e l l as l o n g i t u d i n a l stiffeners o f the i n n e r b o t t o m plating,
b o t t o m c e n t r e girder, s t r i n g e r s a n d s t r e n g t h e n i n g s t r i p s
installed o n the inner b o t t o m plating;
i n c a s e o f t h e s e c t i o n a l a r e a l o s s b y 1 0 p e r c e n t o f asb u i l t v a l u e o r less, t h e m a t h e m a t i c a l s u b s t a n t i a t i o n o f
sufficient strength m a y b e submitted t o R H O f o r
a p p r o v a l n o t later t h a n 1 m o n t h f r o m t h e date o f s u r v e y
completion;
i n case o f the sectional area loss b y m o r e t h a n 1 0 p e r
cent o f as-built value, t h e m a t h e m a t i c a l substantiation o f
sufficient strength shall b e submitted t o t h e R S surveyor
o n board t h e ship prior t o survey completion.
For concurrent assessment o f technical condition o f
the h u l l structures d u r i n g thickness
measurements
(excluding initial classification), the permissible residual
thicknesses o f the h u l l members m a y be used (calculated
i n the previous mathematical substantiation).
A t the surveyor's discretion, thickness measurements
maybeextendedbeyondprescribedbytheRules
depending o n t h e actual c o n d i t i o n o f the h u l l structures.
2.4.2.10 R e p a i r s .
d e t a c h m e n t o r fracture), o r e x t e n s i v e areas o f w a s t a g e
o v e r the a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , w h i c h affects or, i n the o p i n i o n
o f the surveyor, m a y affect the ship structural, w a t e r t i g h t
or weathertight integrity, shall b e p r o m p t l y a n d
t h o r o u g h l y repaired.
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Areas t o be considered include:

side s h e l l frames, t h e i r e n d attachments a n d adjacent
shell plating;
deck structure a n d deck plating;
b o t t o m structure a n d b o t t o m plating;
watertight o r oiltight bulkheads;
hatch covers a n d hatch coamings;
w e l d connections b e t w e e n air pipes a n d deck plating;
air pipe heads installed o n t h e exposed decks;
ventilators, i n c l u d i n g closing devices.
F o r locations w h e r e adequate repair facilities are n o t
available, consideration m a y be g i v e n t o a l l o w t h e ship t o
proceed directly t o a repair f a c i l i t y . T h i s m a y require
discharging t h e cargo and/or t e m p o r a r y repairs f o r t h e
intended voyage.
W h e r e t h e damage f o u n d o n structures m e n t i o n e d
above i s isolated a n d o f a localized nature w h i c h does n o t
a f f e c t t h e ship's s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y , c o n s i d e r a t i o n m a y b e
g i v e n b y the R S surveyor to a l l o w a n appropriate temporary
repair t o restore watertight o r weather tight integrity a n d
impose a C o n d i t i o n o f Class t o carry o u t permanent repair
w i t h i n a specific t i m e l i m i t agreed w i t h t h e R S B r a n c h
Offices f o r in-service supervision i n accordance w i t h t h e
provisions o f A n n e x 1 7 t o t h e G u i d e l i n e s . F o r E S P ships
( c h e m i c a l tankers, b u l k carriers a n d o i l tankers) t h e t e r m o f
fulfillment o f t h e permanent repair o f t h e part o f t h e
structure repaired t e m p o r a r i l y shall b e agreed w i t h t h e
R H O , and, i f necessary, w i t h t h e ship's F l a g State M a r i t i m e
Administration.
2.4.2.10.2 A d d i t i o n a l l y , w h e n a s u r v e y r e s u l t s i n t h e
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f s t r u c t u r a l defects o r c o r r o s i o n , e i t h e r o f
w h i c h , i n t h e o p i n i o n o f the surveyor, m a y i m p a i r the ship
fitness f o r c o n t i n u e d service, r e m e d i a l measures shall b e
i m p l e m e n t e d before t h e ship continues i n service.
2.4.2.11 S u r v e y o f l o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t s .
D u r i n g s u r vey o f l o a d i n g instruments t h e require
ments o f 2.2.2.5 shall be m e t .
2.4.3 S h i p ' s a r r a n g e m e n t s , e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t .
2.4.3.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.3.1.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , t h e l i s t o f
i t e m s o f ship's arrangements, e q u i p m e n t a n d outfit, t h e i r
completeness, design, arrangement a n d installation, as
w e l l as specified characteristics shall b e checked for their
compliance w i t h therequirements o f the Rules for the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going S h i p s . A t
that t h e technical c o n d i t i o n o f the items shall b e assessed
a n d t h e i r defects revealed.
2.4.3.1.2 T h e s u r v e y o f s h i p ' s a r r a n g e m e n t s , e q u i p m e n t a n d outfit subject t o t h e Register technical supervision, w h i c h design is n o t regulated b y the Rules, shall
be carried o u t i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements
specified b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n each case.
2.4.3.1.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , t h o s e i t e m s m a y
not b e surveyed f o r the second t i m e , w h i c h have been
surveyed i n t h e necessary scope w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s before
the date o f the special survey.
in Service
W h e r e , d u e t o s o m e reasons, certain items shall b e

s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y before t h e d u e date o f periodical
survey, t h e date o f ship s u b m i t t i n g f o r occasional s u r v e y
w i t h regard t o these items shall be established.
2.4.3.1.4 F o r s h i p ' s a r r a n g e m e n t s , e q u i p m e n t n e w l y
installed o n board, a n d f o r outfit t a k e n onboard, as w e l l
as i n c a s e o f t h e i r r e p l a c e m e n t , d o c u m e n t s t e s t i f y i n g t o
the products manufacture supervision b y t h e Register
shall be submitted.
I f ship's arrangements a n d e q u i p m e n t a r e n e w l y
installed o n b o a r d o r as-repaired, t h e tests shall b e
conducted, w h i c h a r e prescribed f o r t h e case o f t h e i r
manufacture a n d installation o n board.
2.4.3.1.5 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e s u r v e y , s h i p ' s
arrangements, equipment a n d outfit shall b e prepared
a c c o r d i n g l y , a n d access, o p e n i n g - u p a n d / o r d i s m a n t l i n g
shall b e ensured w h e r e necessary.Items t o undergo survey
a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n w o r k i n g order.
2.4.3.1.6 T h e e x t e n t o f i n d i v i d u a l e x a m i n a t i o n s ,
m e a s u r e m e n t s , checks a n d tests s h a l l b e specified b y t h e
Register proceeding from the relevant provisions o f this
Chapter a n d w i t h d u e regard t o t h e particular survey
conditions.
The extent o f examinations a n d measurements
s t i p u l a t e d b y t h i s C h a p t e r a n d o f associated o p e n i n g s - u p
and d i s m a n t l i n g m a y b e changed b y t h e surveyor i n each
case w i t h d u e r e g a r d t o t h e design, service life, results o f
the previous survey, repairs a n d replacements effected
earlier, as w e l l t h e results o f s u r v e y i n r e a d i l y accessible
places a n d operational testing.
2.4.3.1.7 U n l e s s s p e c i f i c a l l y s t i p u l a t e d b y t h i s
Chapter, t h e survey o f machinery, cylinders, systems
a n d p i p i n g , electrical e q u i p m e n t f o r m i n g part o f ship's
arrangements, equipment a n d outfit shall be carried o u t
in compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e relevant
chapters o f these R u l e s .
2.4.3.2 C l o s u r e s o f o p e n i n g s i n h u l l , s u p e r s t r u c t u r e s
and deckhouses.
2.4.3.2.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d e x t e n t o f c h e c k s (tests) o f
c l o s u r e s o f o p e n i n g s i n h u l l , superstructures a n d d e c k h o u s e s
during survey o f the ship i s g i v e n i n Table 2.1.1.
2.4.3.2.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y t o b e e x a m i n e d a n d c h e c k e d
(tested) f o r tightness are h a t c h a n d m a n h o l e covers o n the
o p e n area o f freeboard deck a n d enclosed superstruc
tures, as w e l l as inside superstructures, w h i c h a r e n o t
enclosed; closures o f b o w , side a n d a f t openings i n h u l l ;
c o m p a n i o n hatches, skylights a n d v e n t i l a t i n g t r u n k s ;
scuttles; covers o f v e n t pipe c o a m i n g s o n freeboard a n d
superstructure decks a n d deckhouses.
H a t c h c o v e r s i n ' t w e e n d e c k spaces s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
2.4.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f h a t c h c o v e r s a n d c o a m i n g s .
H a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s shall b e s u r v e y e d as
follows:
.1 a t h o r o u g h i n s p e c t i o n o f t h e i t e m s l i s t e d
i n 2.2.3.8, including close-up survey o f hatch cover
plating a n d hatch coaming plating, shall be carried out;
.2 c h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f a l l
mechanically-operated hatch covers shall be made,
including:
stowage a n d securing i n open condition;
proper f i t a n d efficiency o f sealing i n closed
condition;
operational testing o f hydraulic a n d power compo
nents, wires, chains a n d l i n k drives;
.3 c h e c k i n g o f t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f s e a l i n g a r r a n g e
ments o f all hatch covers b y hose testing o r equivalent
2.4.3.2.4 W a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d a n d side p o r t d o o r s , b o w
a n d stern v i s o r doors f o r l o a d i n g vehicles a r e subject t o
t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n , a n d their drives w i t h indicators, as
w e l l a s h a t c h c o v e r d r i v e s , s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
S l i d i n g doors shall b e a d d i t i o n a l l y tested w i t h a feeler
g a u g e . T h e feeler gauge o f 0,05 m m i n l e n g t h shall n o t
penetrate t h r o u g h t h e entire perimeter o f sealing.
2.4.3.2.5 M e t a l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f r e e b o a r d a n d
superstructure decks, doors o f b o w , side a n d after o p e n i n g s
i n h u l l exposed t o sea shall b e tightness tested together w i t h
their sealing a n d securing devices b y hose testing.
2.4.3.2.6 D u r i n g s u r v e y , t h e t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n
o f scuppers, b o t t o m , side a n d w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d v a l v e s
shall b e carried o u t . T h e b o t t o m , side a n d w a t e r t i g h t
bulkhead valves located b e l o w t h e waterline shall be
tested b y h y d r a u l i c pressure d u r i n g t h e ship d o c k i n g
(refer t o 2.4.6.4 a n d 2.5).
2.4.3.2.7 W h e n a s s e s s i n g t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
m e t a l closures, o n e shall be guided b y the w e a r standards
for h u l l structures (refer t o 2.4.2.9).
The application o fdamaged o r rotten w o o d e n hatch
covers i s n o t permitted, as w e l l as o f hatch tarpaulins
where damaged o r rotten.
2.4.3.2.8 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f m e t a l h a t c h c o v e r s ,
doors o f b o w , side a n d after openings i n h u l l , b o w a n d
stern v i s o r doors for loading vehicles, w h i c h tightness i s
ensured b y means o f rubber o r other sealing a n d securing
devices, scuttles, w a t e r t i g h t doors i n superstructures,
deckhouses, engine r o o m trunks a n d bulkheads is n o t
p e r m i t t e d i n case o f i n c o m p l e t e tightness, defects o f
sealing, closing devices a n d distortion o f closures.
2.4.3.2.9 S m a l l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f o r e d e c k
( I A C S U R S26).
2.4.3.2.9.1 T h e t e r m " s m a l l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f o r e
deck" i n the context o f this Chapter o f the R u l e s means hatch
c o v e r s o f 2 , 5 m a n d less i n a r e a l o c a t e d o n t h e e x p o s e d f o r e
d e c k o f a s h i p w i t h i n 0,25Z, f r o m t h e f o r e p e r p e n d i c u l a r .
2.4.3.2.9.2 T h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o :
.1 a l l ship types o f l e n g t h 8 0 m a n d m o r e contracted
for c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after 1 January 2 0 0 4 , b u i l t i n
non-compliance w i t h the R u l e s for the Classification a n d
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships, issue 2 0 0 5 , a n d n o t
meeting I A C S U R S26, where theheight o f t h e exposed
d e c k i n w a y o f t h e h a t c h i s less t h a n 0,1Z, o r 2 2 m a b o v e
t h e s u m m e r w a t e r l i n e , w h i c h e v e r i s t h e lesser;
2
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.2 b u l k c a r r i e r s , o r e c a r r i e r s , c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s ( a s
defined i n 2.2.7 o f Part I "General Provisions")a n d
general d r y cargo ships ( e x c l u d i n g container ships, r o - r o
ships a n d w o o d c h i p carriers) o f l e n g t h 1 0 0 m a n d m o r e
contracted f o r construction prior t o 1 January 2004 a n d
n o t m e e t i n g I A C S U R S 2 6 , w h e r e hatches g i v e access t o
spaces f o r w a r d o f t h e c o l l i s i o n b u l k h e a d , a n d t o spaces,
w h i c h extend over this line aftwards.
2.4.3.2.9.3 S m a l l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f o r e d e c k ,
excepting hatches o f emergency exits, shall b e checked
for compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 7.7.2, Part I I I
"Equipment, Arrangements a n d Outfit" o fthe Rules f o r
at t h e f o l l o w i n g d a t e s :
.1 o n ships defined i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 , b y the date o f t h e
ship d e l i v e r y o r t h e date w h e n classed b y t h e Register,
w h i c h e v e r i s t h e case;
.2 o n s h i p s d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 a n d w h i c h a r e
15 y e a r s o f a g e o r m o r e o n 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , b y t h e d a t e o f
t h e first i n t e r m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y after t h a t date,
w h i c h e v e r i s t h e earlier;
.3 o n ships d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 a n d w h i c h a r e
10 y e a r s o f age o r m o r e , b u t less t h a n 15 y e a r s o n 1 J a n u a r y
2 0 0 4 , b y t h e d a t e o f t h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y after t h a t date;
.4 o n s h i p s d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 a n d w h i c h a r e
less t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f age o n 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 , b y t h e date,
o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 10 years o f age.
2.4.3.2.9.4 S m a l l h a t c h c o v e r s o n t h e f o r e d e c k o f
the ship, w h i c h are used f o r emergency exit, shall be
checked for compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 7.7.2.5,
Part I I I "Equipment, Arrangements a n d Outfit" o fthe
Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g Ships, a t t h e f o l l o w i n g dates:
.1 o n ships defined i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 1 , b y the date o f t h e
ship d e l i v e r y o r t h e date w h e n classed b y t h e Register,
w h i c h e v e r i s t h e case;
.2 o n s h i p s d e f i n e d i n 2 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 , b y t h e d a t e s
established i n compliance with 2.4.3.2.9.3.2
to 2.4.3.2.9.3.4 o r t h e date o f t h e first special s u r v e y
after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 7 , w h i c h e v e r i s t h e earlier.
2.4.3.3 R u d d e r a n d s t e e r i n g gear.
2.4.3.3.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d e x t e n t o f c h e c k s ( t e s t s ) f o r
the rudder a n d steering gear d u r i n g survey o f the ship i s
given i n Table 2.1.1.
2.4.3.3.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y , r u d d e r b l a d e , s t e e r i n g a n d
fixed nozzles o f propellers, rudder a n d steering nozzle
stocks, rudder axle, rudder pintles a n d bearings, rudder
tube a n d steering gear a r e subject t o a t h o r o u g h
examination i n d r y dock w i t h measurements o f bearing
clearances a n d dropping o f t h e rudder a n d steering
n o z z l e . D u r i n g this survey, t h e security o f component
l o c k i n g (nuts, p i n t l e s , liners, c o u p l i n g bolts, etc.) s h a l l b e
checked.
2.4.3.3.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , t h e r u d d e r a n d
steering gear shall b e operationally tested w i t h t h e m a i n
a n d a u x i l i a r y steering gear, a n d w i t h t h e e m e r g e n c y
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steering g e a r . R u d d e r stops a n d steering n o z z l e stops are

subject t o external e x a m i n a t i o n .
T h e rudder a n d steering gear operation b y t h e m a i n
steering gear shall b e checked at t h e m a x i m u m operating
draught a n d f u l l ahead speed, as w e l l as m e d i u m astern
s p e e d . I n case testing at m a x i m u m o p e r a t i n g draught i s
n o t possible, alternative testing conditions subject t o
special agreement w i t h t h e Register m a y b e u s e d . T h e
rudder a n d steering gear operation b y t h e a u x i l i a r y
steering gear shall b e checked at t h e m a x i m u m operating
draught and ahead speed equal t o h a l f the ship m a x i m u m
speed, b u t n o t less t h a n 7 k n o t s . D u r i n g these tests t h e
turning t i m e a n d h e l m angles f o r rudder o r steering
n o z z l e shall b e checked, as w e l l as correct readings o f
the rudder o r steering nozzle angle indicators a n d t h e
absence o f rudder o r steering nozzle blade drift w h e n
t h e y are k e p t i n h a r d - o v e r p o s i t i o n at either side.
T h e survey o f t h e rudder stock, rudder blade, rudder
and steering gear bearings and j o i n t s w i t h o u t d i s m a n t l i n g
m a y be allowed under the following conditions:
rudder a n d steering gear design p e r m i t t i n g f o r
bearing clearance measurements a n d bearing e x a m i n a t i o n . I n t h i s case, p a r t i a l d i s m a n t l i n g m a y b e necessary
( r e m o v a l o f covers, s m a l l hatches, etc.);
the surveyor reserving the right t o require units t o be
opened u p , rudder blade pressurization a n d other
additional operations i f doubts arise as a result o f t h e
survey, concerning t h e u n i t c o n d i t i o n assessment;
the design o f pintle corrosion protection permits
checking its technical condition;
rudder stocks and pintles w e r e n o t manufactured a n d
repaired using build-up welding; otherwise they shall be
subject t o periodical s u r v e y i n n o t m o r e t h a n 5 years w i t h
m a n d a t o r y f l a w i n s p e c t i o n o f t h e b u i l t - u p area.
Parts o f suspended rudder j o i n t s w i t h rudder stock
are subject t o a t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n d u r i n g each special
survey o f the rudder a n d steering gear i n dock.
D u r i n g a l l types o f checking o f t h e rudder a n d
steering gear underway, t h e rudder o r steering nozzle
shall be fully submerged.
2.4.3.3.4 W h e n r e p a i r i n g o r r e p l a c i n g t h e p l a t i n g o f
profile rudders a n d steering nozzles, t h e y shall b e tested
for tightness.
the rudder a n d steering gear d u r i n g survey, t h e f o l l o w i n g
shall b e considered:
average w e a r o f plating o f t h e rudder blade, steering
a n d f i x e d n o z z l e s s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 1/4 o f t h e a s - b u i l t
thickness;
stressed parts ( i n c l u d i n g chains a n d steering-line
r o d s ) w i t h t h e a v e r a g e w e a r 1/10 o f t h e a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s
or diameter a n d above, as w e l l as those h a v i n g cracks o r
residual deformations are n o t permitted f o r application;
steel rope o f t h e steering gear s y s t e m shall b e
replaced i f the n u m b e r o f b r o k e n w i r e s i s 1/10 o f their
total n u m b e r o r above at a n y p o i n t o f its l e n g t h equal t o
in Service
eight times t h e diameter, a n d i f the rope is excessively

deformed.
R e d u c t i o n o f t h e rudder stock, pintles a n d rudder
axle diameter t o values b e l o w those stipulated b y t h e
R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea
G o i n g Ships is n o t permitted.
Permissible clearances f o r the supporting u n i t s o f t h e
r u d d e r s h a l l b e i n each case established c o n s i d e r i n g t h e i r
as-built thickness and j o i n t design.
W h e r e t h e r u d d e r s t o c k i s t w i s t e d b y 5 o r m o r e , i t s
application m a y b e o n l y p e r m i t t e d subject t o annealing
a n d t o sector o r tiller t r a n s p l a n t a t i o n t o a n e w k e y . I f
t w i s t e d b y 15 o r m o r e , a n d i f c r a c k s a r e f o u n d , t h e
rudder stock shall b e replaced.
Foundations o f steering gear drives shall b e replaced
i f their elements are w o r n 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e as-built
thickness a n d more.
2.4.3.4 A n c h o r a r r a n g e m e n t .
2.4.3.4.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d e x t e n t o f c h e c k s ( t e s t s ) o f
the anchor arrangement d u r i n g special survey o f the ship
is g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 .
2.4.3.4.2 A n c h o r s a n d h a w s e p i p e s , c h a i n c a b l e s a n d
w i r e ropes, stoppers a n d devices f o r releasing t h e i n b o a r d
end o f c h a i n cable shall b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d . M e a n s f o r
d r a i n a g e o f t h e c h a i n l o c k e r s s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
A n c h o r chains shall be rolled f r o m the chain locker, cleaned
and arranged for e x a m i n a t i o n , anchors shall be also cleaned
and laid d o w n for e x a m i n a t i o n . A n c h o r s and anchor chains
shall b e checked for completeness.
2.4.3.4.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , t h e a n c h o r
arrangement shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, a n d t h e
anchor-hoisting speed shall b e c h e c k e d . B e s i d e s , t h e
operation o f stoppers a n d t h e device f o r releasing t h e
inboard e n d o f c h a i n cable shall b e checked.
2.4.3.4.4 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f t h e a n c h o r a r r a n g e
m e n t shall be carried o u t b y dropping a n d hoisting o f
a n c h o r s a t a d e p t h o f n o t less t h a n 4 0 m . H o w e v e r w h e r e
the m a x i m u m depth i n t h e ship's restricted area o f
n a v i g a t i o n i s less t h a n 4 0 m , t h e t e s t i n g m a y b e c a r r i e d
out at t h e m a x i m u m depth.
2.4.3.4.5 W h e n c h e c k i n g t h e s p a r e p a r t s o f t h e
anchor arrangement, t h e requirement for providing t h e
t h i r d (spare) anchor o n b o a r d m a y b e o m i t t e d .
2.4.3.4.6 S t a r t i n g f r o m t h e s e c o n d s p e c i a l s u r v e y ,
anchor chains shall b e m e a s u r e d . I f the average diameter
o f c h a i n l i n k s i s less t h a n p e r m i t t e d , c h a i n lengths s h a l l
be replaced.
the anchor arrangement, t h e f o l l o w i n g shall b e consi
dered:
anchor c h a i n links, as w e l l as s w i v e l , shackle a n d
anchor components shall b e replaced i f their average
diameter i n t h e m o s t w o r n - o u t area is reduced b y
12 p e r cent a n d m o r e o f t h e i n i t i a l n o m i n a l diameter, a n d
also i f cracks and deformations are r e v e a l e d . T h e average
diameter shall b e d e t e r m i n e d as a h a l f - s u m o f t h e
m i n i m u m diameter o f a l i n k o r component cross section

and the diameter measured perpendicularly w i t h i n the
same section;
the application o f chain links w i t h fallen o u t o r
w e a k e n e d studs i s n o t permitted; w h e n repairing such
l i n k s , w e a k e n e d steel studs m a y b e strengthened a l o n g
their perimeter b y electric w e l d i n g at o n e e n d o f the stud
or b y the link squeezing;
where a chain length is found t o contain links w i t h
s m a l l c r a c k s o r fractures n o t i n w a y o f w e l d e d j o i n t s , s u c h
c h a i n length, after t h e defective l i n k s h a v e b e e n replaced,
shall b e heat-treated i n compliance w i t h t h e procedure
specified b y the repairing w o r k s ; a f t e r t h e h e a t t r e a t m e n t t h e
c h a i n length shall b e tested b y a p r o o f load;
a steel rope shall b e replaced i f the n u m b e r o f b r o k e n
w i r e s i s 1/10 a n d m o r e o f their total n u m b e r at a n y p o i n t
o f its l e n g t h equal t o eight t i m e s t h e diameter, o r i f the
w i r e diameter i s reduced b y 4 0 p e r cent a n d m o r e as
c o m p a r e d t o t h e initial v a l u e as a result o f t h e surface
w e a r o r c o r r o s i o n , as w e l l as w h e r e t h e rope i s
excessively deformed;
where a fluke angle relative t o the shank is changed
b y 5 0 p e r cent, p i n s a n d s h a n k h o l e s w e a r a m o u n t s t o
10 p e r cent a n d m o r e , o r i f these c o m p o n e n t s are
cracked, t h e anchor shall b e replaced.
Foundations o f anchor arrangement drives shall be
replaced i f t h e i r elements are w o r n 2 0 p e r cent o f the asbuilt thickness a n d more.
2.4.3.5 M o o r i n g a r r a n g e m e n t .
2.4.3.5.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , t h e
machinery, systems, electrical equipment f o r m i n g part
o f t h e m o o r i n g arrangement shall be thoroughly
e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.3.5.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y , b o l l a r d s , h a w s e p i p e s ,
fairleads, ropes a n d other equipment shall b e externally
examined.
2.4.3.5.3 W h e n a s s e s s i n g t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
m o o r i n g arrangement, t h e f o l l o w i n g shall b e considered:
a steel m o o r i n g rope shall b e replaced i f the n u m b e r
o f b r o k e n w i r e s i s 1/10 a n d m o r e o f their total n u m b e r at
a n y p o i n t o f its length equal t o eight times t h e diameter,
or i f t h e w i r e diameter i s reduced b y 4 0 p e r cent a n d
m o r e as c o m p a r e d t o t h e initial value as a result o f t h e
surface w e a r o r c o r r o s i o n , as w e l l as w h e n t h e rope i s
excessively deformed;
fibre ropes a n d synthetic ropes shall b e replaced i f
their yarns are torn, t h e ropes are rotten, excessively
w o r n o r deformed;
rollers o f fairleads, guide rollers, bollards, h a w s e
pipes a n d w a r p i n g d r u m s s h a l l b e free o f excessive w e a r ,
scores o r other damages.
Foundations o f m o o r i n g arrangement drives shall be
T h e t o t a l c o r r o s i o n a d d i t i o n for b o t h sides o f the h u l l
supporting structure o f t h e m o o r i n g appliance shall b e
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not m o r e than 2 m m i n compliance w i t h 4.3.5, Part I I I

"Equipment, Arrangements a n d Outfit" o fthe Rules f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n f o r a l l ships, except those specified i n t h e
C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers a n d
C o m m o n Structural Rules forDouble H u l l O i l Tankers.
2.4.3.6 T o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t .
2.4.3.6.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d e x t e n t o f c h e c k s f o r t h e
t o w i n g arrangement d u r i n g special survey o f the ship i s
2.4.3.6.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y , t h e m a c h i n e r y , s y s t e m s ,
electrical equipment f o r m i n g part o f the t o w i n g arrangement
shall b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.3.6.3 T o w h o o k s c o m p l e t e w i t h t h e i r r e m o t e
controls a n d o v e r l o a d protection devices, t o w i n g rails,
t o w i n g arches, cable stoppers, bollards, t o w i n g bitts,
hawse pipes and t o w lines shall be t h o r o u g h l y examined.
The remote controls o f t h e t o w h o o k shall be
2.4.3.6.4 E m e r g e n c y t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t f o r o i l
t a n k e r s , o i l t a n k e r s ( > 6 0 C), c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s , g a s
carriers a n d c h e m i c a l tankers o f 2 0 0 0 0 tons deadweight
a n d m o r e c o n s i s t i n g o f p i c k - u p gear, t o w i n g p e n n a n t s ,
c h a f i n g gear, fairleads, s t r o n g p o i n t s a n d r o l l e r pedestals
shall b e thoroughly examined during t h e survey a n d
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, w h e r e practicable.
2.4.3.6.5 I n t h e a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
o f t h e t o w i n g arrangement, t h e following shall be
considered:
a steel t o w l i n e shall b e replaced i f t h e n u m b e r o f
b r o k e n w i r e s i s 1/10 a n d m o r e o f their t o t a l n u m b e r at
a n y p o i n t o f its length equal t o eight times t h e diameter,
as w e l l a s w h e r e t h e t o w l i n e i s e x c e s s i v e l y d e f o r m e d ;
regarding t h e chafing gear f o r m i n g part o f t h e
emergency t o w i n g arrangement f o r t h e ships, specified
i n 2.4.3.6.4, t h e standards f o r anchor chain w e a r a n d
defects i n 2.4.3.4.7 s h a l l b e f o l l o w e d ;
a fibre rope shall b e replaced i f its yarns are broken,
the rope is rotten, has excessively w o r n o r deformed;
hooks, bollards, t o w i n g bitts a n d hawse pipes shall
be free o f excessive w e a r , scores o r o t h e r d a m a g e s .
Foundations o f t o w i n g arrangement drives shall be
2.4.3.7 S i g n a l m a s t s .
2.4.3.7.1 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p , s i g n a l m a s t s a n d
their rigging shall be thoroughly examined.
signal masts a n d their rigging, t h e following shall be
considered:
average w e a r o f steel mast plates shall n o t exceed
1/5 o f t h e a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s ;
w o o d e n masts shall b e replaced i f rotten b y 1/10 a n d
m o r e o f t h e i r cross-sectional area;
application o f stressed components h a v i n g a n
a v e r a g e w e a r o f 1/10 a n d m o r e o f t h e i r a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s
or diameter is n o t permitted;
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a steel rope shall b e replaced i f the n u m b e r o f b r o k e n

w i r e s i s 1/10 a n d m o r e o f their total n u m b e r at a n y p o i n t
o f its l e n g t h equal t o eight t i m e s t h e diameter, as w e l l as
where the rope is excessively w o r n o r deformed.
2.4.3.8 E q u i p m e n t o f b u l k c a r g o h o l d s .
2.4.3.8.1 F i x e d e q u i p m e n t f o r b u l k c a r g o s e p a r a t i o n
shall b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d d u r i n g each special s u r v e y
o f the ship.
2.4.3.8.2 A b o a r d s h i p s d e s i g n e d o r a d a p t e d f o r b u l k
cargo carriage, t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y shall b e checked o f a n
approved b u l k cargo loading p l a n a n d I n f o r m a t i o n o n
Stability; besides, t h e technical c o n d i t i o n o f fixed
e q u i p m e n t f o r b u l k cargo separation (bulkheads, feeders,
arrangements f o r their securing t o t h e ship structures)
s h a l l b e assessed.
fixed equipment, t h e w e a r a n d damage standards relating
to t h e ship's h u l l structures s h a l l b e applied (refer
to 2.4.2.9).
2.3.4.9 E m e r g e n c y o u t f i t .
A t special survey o f the ship, emergency outfit shall
be externally e x a m i n e d a n d checked for completeness i n
accordance w i t h t h e ship's list o f e m e r g e n c y outfit.
2.4.3.10 C a r g o s e c u r i n g e q u i p m e n t .
A t special survey o f t h e ship, cargo securing
equipment including t h e securing equipment for containers
o n container ships a n d ships adapted f o r t h e carriage o f
containers, shall b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d i n t h e scope o f
i n i t i a l s u r v e y (refer t o 1.2.2.2).
2.4.4.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.4.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y o f f i r e p r o t e c t i o n i s c a r r i e d
out at 5-years intervals t o b e d e t e r m i n e d f r o m the date o f
the previous special (or initial) s u r v e y . T h e Register m a y
reduce this period i n v i e w o f the technical condition
deterioration o r d u e t o other reasons.
2.4.4.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s S e c t i o n a p p l y t o
the fire protection items, w h i c h purpose a n d design are
regulated b y t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
2.4.4.1.3 N e w i t e m s o f f i r e p r o t e c t i o n s h a l l b e
installed o n ships i n compliance w i t h t h e approved
technical documentation and under the Register technical
s u p e r v i s i o n . F o r n e w items t h e documents shall be
submitted as stipulated b y t h e R u l e s f o r Technical
Supervision during Construction o f Ships a n d Manufac
ture o f Materials a n d Products f o r Ships.
2.4.4.1.4 A f t e r r e p a i r a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n o f n e w i t e m s o f
fire p r o t e c t i o n o n ships, t h e tests shall b e conducted as
stipulated for their manufacture a n d installation onboard.
Tests shall be conducted i n compliance w i t h the R u l e s for
Technical Supervision during Construction o f Ships a n d
Manufacture o f Materials a n d Products f o r Ships
f o l l o w e d b y issue o f the relevant documents.
A f t e r repair o f fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems, t h e
h y d r a u l i c tests o f repaired i t e m s shall b e conducted
(piping a n d fittings for cylinders, reservoirs o r tanks) a n d

for t h e a e r o s o l fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems tests shall b e
conducted b y means o f simulating the actuation o f the
system w i t h t h e fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g aerosol generators
being switched off.
Cylinders, reservoirs, piping and fitting o f t h e carbon
dioxide smothering system, freon extinguishing, f o a m
e x t i n g u i s h i n g under pressure, h y d r o p n e u m a t i c tanks o f
sprinkler s y s t e m shall b e subject t o h y d r a u l i c testing
starting f r o m t h e second special s u r v e y a n d t h e n after
t w o intervals b e t w e e n special surveys.
Necessity o f internal surveys and hydraulic testing o f
tanks f o r storage o f freons 1 1 4 B 2 i s d e t e r m i n e d starting
f r o m t h e t h i r d special survey u p o n t h e results o f external
examination and measurement o f the tank w a l l thickness.
2.4.4.1.5 D u r i n g s u r v e y f i r e p r o t e c t i o n i t e m s s h a l l b e
p r e p a r e d f o r s u r v e y w i t h access, o p e n i n g - u p o r d i s m a n t l i n g .
A t t h e surveyor's request a l l required d r a w i n g s , descriptions, diagrams, files a n d passports shall b e submitted.
2.4.4.1.6 D u r i n g s u r v e y i t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d w h e t h e r
the list o f fire protection items, their completeness,
structure, arrangement a n d installation, as w e l l as
specified characteristics c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements
o f the Rules for the Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going S h i p s . T h e technical condition o fitems shall
be assessed i n order t o f i n d o u t possible defects.
2.4.4.2 S t r u c t u r a l f i r e p r o t e c t i o n .
D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n o f the structural fire protection,
the c o n d i t i o n o f i n s u l a t i o n o f fire-resistant a n d fireretarding divisions a n d closures o f openings therein shall
be checked; w h e r e necessary, certain areas o f c l a d d i n g
and insulation m a y be opened up.
T h e serviceability o f closures including those w i t h
r e m o t e drive, fire doors, t r u n k s , v e n t i l a t i o n ducts,
a n n u l a r spaces o f stacks, s k y l i g h t s a n d other o p e n i n g s
i n cargo a n d m a c h i n e r y spaces, i n t h e p u m p r o o m s , as
w e l l as their drives, shall b e checked.
D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d t o the fact
whether t h e relevant structural, insulating, finishing a n d
coating materials are applied i n order t o use n o n combustible, n o t readily ignitable, l o w flame-spread
materials, w h i c h are n o t hazardous as regards generation
o f excessive quantities o f smoke, t o x i c a n d explosive
products.
2.4.4.3 F i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m s .
2.4.4.3.1 D u r i n g s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g systems their readiness f o r i m m e d i a t e
use, serviceability a n d r e t a i n i n g o f t h e i r rated capacity
shall b e checked.
2.4.4.3.2 W h e n w a t e r f i r e m a i n s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n
a l l y tested, serviceability o f t h e r e m o t e starting o f fire
p u m p s , as w e l l as e m e r g e n c y fire p u m p together w i t h its
sea chest s h a l l b e c h e c k e d . W h e n a p o r t a b l e m o t o r p u m p
is used as a n e m e r g e n c y fire p u m p o n ships b u i l t p r i o r t o
1 September 1984, then instructions o f2.4.4.4.2, Part I I
"Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f t h e
Guidelines shall be taken into consideration during its

survey.
2.4.4.3.3 D u r i n g o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s p r i n k l e r
system, actuation o f control valves ( b y means o f
opening-up t h e sprinkler o r control branch pipe),
emergency alarm, operation o f devices f o r automatic
pressure maintenance a n d w a t e r l e v e l c o n t r o l i n t h e
pressure tank, as w e l l as automatic starting o f p u m p s a n d
compressors shall b e checked.
The pressure t a n k shall b e e x a m i n e d externally a n d
i n t e r n a l l y . T h e internal examination shall be carried o u t
at e a c h s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p s t a r t i n g f r o m t h e
second one.
2.4.4.3.4 W h e n w a t e r - s c r e e n s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested, t h e r e m o t e start-up s h a l l b e checked.
2.4.4.3.5 W h e n f o a m e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m i s
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, serviceability o f t h e r e m o t e o p e n i n g
o f sea chest v a l v e shall b e checked.
Availability o f t h e required f o a m concentrate
quantity shall be c h e c k e d . T h e quality o f foam
concentrate a n d f o a m expansion ratio shall be confirmed
b y the document o fthe competent b o d y . F o r additional
instructions o n t h e survey o f f o a m concentrate, refer
to 2.2.4.2.2, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t C l a s s i f i c a t i o n S u r v e y
o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.4.3.6 W h e n w a t e r - s p r a y i n g s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n
a l l y tested, serviceability o f t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l o f s h u t - o f f
valves a n d automatic actuation o f the pump b y t h e
pressure drop i n t h e system shall b e checked.
2.4.4.3.7 T h e s t e a m s m o t h e r i n g s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n
a l l y t e s t e d b y t r i a l d i s c h a r g e o f s t e a m i n t o p r o t e c t e d spaces.
2.4.4.3.8 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e i n e r t g a s s y s t e m s , t h e
n o n - r e t u r n v a l v e s a n d f l a m e arresters o n p i p i n g s u p p l y i n g
gas t o c o m p a r t m e n t s o f t a n k e r s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . W h e n
the s y s t e m i s o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested b y trial release o f gas
i n t o p r o t e c t e d spaces, s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f starting devices
and automatic gas control devices w i t h v i s u a l a n d
audible a l a r m shall b e checked.
2.4.4.3.9 W h e n s u r v e y i n g t h e f i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g
s y s t e m u s i n g f r e o n 1 1 4 B 2 , f r e o n storage tanks shall b e
i n t e r n a l l y s u r v e y e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
i f t h e results o f t h e freon quality check indicate t h e
necessity o f its replacement b y a n e w one (or regenerated);
after i n t e n d e d u s e o f f r e o n o r after f r e o n release f r o m
the t a n k s . T h e quality o f freon shall be confirmed b y the
document issued b y the competent body;
after detection o f p a r t i a l o r f u l l f r e o n leakage;
during repair o f tanks.
Availability o f the required freon quantity shall be
c h e c k e d . T h e freon quality shall be confirmed b y the
documents o f the competent b o d y . T h e system shall be
operationally tested b y discharge o f compressed a i r
instead o f f r e o n . B e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e third survey u p o n
results o f t h e external e x a m i n a t i o n a n d t a n k thickness
measurement i t is necessary t o m a k e a decision o n
n e c e s s i t y o f t h e i n t e r n a l s u r v e y a n d h y d r a u l i c tests.
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Absence o f leakages i n cylinders (based o n t h e

readings o f pressure indicators fitted o n each c y l i n d e r )
shall be checked during survey o f the systems using
freon 1301 (13B1).
For instructions o n s u r v e y o f cylinders for storage o f
f r e o n 1 1 4 B 2 , as w e l l as freons 1 2 1 1 ( 1 2 B 1 ) a n d 1 3 0 1 ( 1 3 B 1 ) ,
refer t o 2.4.4.4.1, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t Classification
2.4.4.3.10 W h e n s u r v e y i n g c a r b o n d i o x i d e s m o t h e r i n g
system, the valves o f carbon dioxide cylinders shall be
e x a m i n e d together w i t h their safety devices a n d c o n t r o l
appliances indicating t h e actuation o f safety devices,
performance o f audible device signalling about t h e
damage o f safety membranes, devices f o r i n d i v i d u a l ,
group a n d remote opening o fcylinder valves.
W h e n e x a m i n i n g t h e cylinders, presence o f carbon
dioxide therein shall be checked according t ot h e
w e i g h i n g report (or measurement b y a n yother approved
procedure) s u b m i t t e d b y t h e ship's o f f i c e r s . T h e t o t a l
c a r b o n d i o x i d e q u a n t i t y s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 0 , 9 o f the
design value, at that the quantity o f carbon dioxide i n
each cylinder m a y b e increased b y n o t m o r e
than 0,5 k g .
The s y s t e m m a y be operationally tested b y discharge
o f compressed a i r instead o f carbon dioxide.
A t least 1 0 p e r cent o f a l l h i g h pressure c a r b o n
d i o x i d e cylinders shall b e subjected t o hydraulic testing
after 1 0 y e a r s . I f one o r m o r e carbon d i o x i d e cylinders
fail, a total o f 5 0 per cent o f onboard cylinders shall be
subject t o h y d r a u l i c t e s t s . F l e x i b l e hoses shall b e
replaced at intervals recommended b y t h e manufacturer
and n o t exceeding 10 years.
W h e n surveying the cylinders, internal survey a n d
h y d r a u l i c testing dates shall b e assigned i n the f o l l o w i n g
w a y : f o r c y l i n d e r s that h a v e u n d e r g o n e h y d r a u l i c tests at
the recognised test station ( 1 0 p e r cent), o n t h e basis o f
stamps o f these test s t a t i o n a n d f o r c y l i n d e r s that h a v e
not u n d e r g o n e h y d r a u l i c tests ( 9 0 p e r cent), o n t h e basis
o f the previous Register survey reports.
I n w e l l - g r o u n d e d cases a n d p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e s e r v i c e
l i f e , s u r v e y r e s u l t s , r e p a i r s a n d r e p l a c e m e n t s effected,
c h e c k i n g o f t h e safety v a l v e s o f l o w - p r e s s u r e c a r b o n d i o x i d e
smothering system t a n k m a y b e required, as w e l l as heat
insulation i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 3.8.3.6,
Part V I "Fire Protection" o f the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
The tanks o f low-pressure carbon d i o x i d e smother
ing s y s t e m shall b e subjected t o t h e i n t e r n a l s u r v e y after
repair a n d after discharge o f t h e c a r b o n d i o x i d e i f t h e
t a n k i s older t h a n 5 years.
Hydraulic testing o f t h e tank m a y b e requested b y
the surveyor proceeding f r o m t h e internal survey results.
A t that, t h e surface u n d e r heat i n s u l a t i o n shall b e
checked a t r a n d o m f o r c o r r o s i o n . W h e r e necessary,
insulation r e m o v a l shall b e carried o u t according t o the
procedure recommended b y the tank manufacturer.
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A b o a r d ship t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e ship's m a i n
tenance p l a n for carbon dioxide smothering systems shall
be c h e c k e d . M a i n t e n a n c e o f carbon dioxide s m o t h e r i n g
systems i n accordance w i t h t h e ship's m a i n t e n a n c e p l a n
shall b e p e r f o r m e d b y t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n s ( f i r m s ) recog
n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r at least once e v e r y t w o years
(at i n t e r v a l s 2 years + 3 m o n t h s ) o n passenger ships o r a t
each special s u r v e y o n cargo ships.
2.4.4.3.11 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e a e r o s o l f i r e
e x t i n g u i s h i n g system, t h e latter shall b e tested b y m e a n s
o f s i m u l a t i n g i t s actuation w i t h t h e fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
aerosol generators being cut o u t o f t h e starting circuits.
Special s i m u l a t o r s s h a l l b e c o n n e c t e d d u r i n g t h e tests
instead o f generators.
Subject t o m o n i t o r i n g are:
visual a n d audible indication o n the remote control
device ( R C D ) ;
delay t i m e o f starting a n d s i m u l a t i o n o f generators'
starting;
d i s c o n n e c t i o n o f v e n t i l a t i o n i n t h e protected space;
a l a r m a c t u a t i o n i n t h e protected space;
cable i n s u l a t i o n resistance;
arrangement a n d external v i e w o f generators.
Resistance o f t h e aerosol fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g system
shall b e checked t o false a c t i v a t i o n t h r o u g h c o n n e c t i o n o f
a special starting u n i t simulator t o each starting circuit,
and this being done, t h e generator shall b e c u t o u t o f t h e
starting circuit.
A s f a r as practicable, t h e tests shall b e carried o u t
w i t h a l l electric p o w e r consumers b e i n g under w o r k i n g
conditions.
Fire extinguishing aerosol generators shall b e
surveyed considering t h e n u m b e r o f generators l i m i t e d
b y a m a n u f a c t u r e r f o r testing a n d dates o f c h e c k i n g o f
their fitness b y t h e competent bodies ( o r accredited
laboratories) o r dates o f generators' replacement b y n e w
generators established b y t h e manufacturer.
2.4.4.3.12 W h e n s u r v e y i n g t h e d r y p o w d e r s y s t e m ,
reservoirs f o r storage o f p o w d e r shall b e subjected t o
internal survey starting f r o m t h e second special survey.
Quantity o f powder i n reservoirs shall be confirmed
b y t h e relevant report.
T h e system shall be operationally tested b y com
pressed air.
D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e cylinders, presence o f
carrier gas shall b e checked according t o t h e w e i g h i n g
report ( o r according t o measurement b y a n y other
a p p r o v e d procedure) s u b m i t t e d b y t h e ship's officers.
Q u a n t i t y o f carrier gas s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h a t r e q u i r e d
for single p o w d e r discharge f r o m reservoir.
2.4.4.4 F i r e d e t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m s y s t e m s .
Fire detection a n d alarm systems a n d alarms
intended t o w a r n o f fire s m o t h e r i n g systems being
activated shall b e operationally tested a n d externally
examined t o determine serviceability o fthe automatic
fire detection a n d a l a r m s y s t e m i n case o f heat, l i g h t o r
in Service
s m o k e detectors' o p e r a t i o n i n t h e p r o t e c t e d space, t o
d e t e r m i n e s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f m a n u a l fire a l a r m s i n case o f
the detectors' o p e r a t i o n i n protected spaces a n d o n decks,
serviceability o f fire w a r n i n g s y s t e m ( a l a r m system) a n d
that o f audible a n d visual alarms intended t o w a r n o f the
fire s m o t h e r i n g system being activated i n protected
spaces a n d o f its i n t e r l o c k i n g w i t h t h e m a n u a l a n d r e m o t e
starting o f t h e fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g system.
2.4.4.5 F i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t . S p a r e p a r t s a n d t o o l s .
2.4.4.5.1 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t , m o t o r
p u m p s shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.4.5.2 T h e c o m p l e t e n e s s o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t , spare
parts a n d t o o l s shall b e checked, a n d t h e y shall b e
externally e x a m i n e d ; besides, c o m p l i a n c e w i t h schedule
o f m a n d a t o r y p e r i o d i c a l c h e c k s o f i n s t r u m e n t s , selfcontained breathing apparatuses a n d fire extinguishers shall
be v e r i f i e d . A v a i l a b i l i t y o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n (certificates) f o r
the elements o f the fireman outfit (protective clothing,
breathing apparatus, safety lantern, safety r o p e ) shall b e
c h e c k e d . F o r a d d i t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s o n s u r v e y o f selfcontained breathing apparatuses, refer t o 2.2.4.2.3, Part I I
Guidelines.
T h e c o m p l e t e n e s s o f e m e r g e n c y b r e a t h i n g appara
tuses, t h e i r e x p i r y dates a n d a v a i l a b i l i t y o f certificates f o r
these apparatuses shall b e checked.
2.4.4.5.3 A l l f i r e h o s e s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t e d t o h y d r a u l i c
tests b y t h e w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e o f t h e w a t e r f i r e m a i n s y s t e m .
D u r i n g s u r v e y o f cabinets (boxes) f o r fire hoses, i t i s
necessarytocheckthestructure
integrity, drainage a n d
absence o f c o r r o s i o n . F o r additional instructions o n survey
o f fire hoses a n d hose couplings a n d assessment o f their
condition, refer t o 2.2.4.2.1, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
2.4.5.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.1.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p f o r r e n e w a l o f
class i t i s necessary t o v e r i f y t h e c o m p l i a n c e o f
machinery installation items w i t h t h e requirements o f
the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g S h i p s a n d assess t h e i r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
2.4.5.1.2 T h e s c o p e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f m a c h i n e r y
installation items is determined i n relation t o the age o f
ship a n d technical c o n d i t i o n o f the m a c h i n e r y installation
i t e m s considering t h e dates o f opening-up a n d dismant
ling, d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f w e a r a n d clearances, operational
testing a n d h y d r a u l i c tests specified i n t h e technical
documentation (maintenance manual) o f machinery a n d
arrangement manufacturers.
E x t e n t o f e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d m e a s u r e m e n t s pres
cribed b y this Chapter a n d related opening-ups, disman
tling a n ddisassembling m a y be changed b y the surveyor
i n each case c o n s i d e r i n g structure, service life, results o f
the p r e v i o u s survey, repairs a n d replacements made, as
w e l l t h e results o f survey i n accessible places a n d
operational testing.
F o r ships less t h a n 15 years o f age a n d i n the absence

o f manufacturer's recommendations, t h e in-place
diagnostics o f t h e internal combustion engine a n d
auxiliary machinery approved b y the Register, m a y be
applied.
2.4.5.1.3 A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e
ship, m a i n machinery, shafting w i t h a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y
a n d systems shall b e tested i n t h e presence o f t h e
surveyor during m o o r i n g a n d sea trials i n order t o check
and c o n f i r m t h e characteristics required b y t h e R u l e s .
D u r a t i o n o f testing is taken i n accordance w i t h
Table 2.4.5.1.3.
I f t h e m a i n a n d auxiliary machinery, shafting,
propellers, rudder a n d steering gear are repaired d u r i n g
the t i m e preceding special s u r v e y o f the ship o r d u r i n g
the special survey, t h e scope a n d d u r a t i o n o f testing i s
determined taking into consideration t h e extent a n d
nature o f the repair made.
Sea trials shall b e preceded b y m o o r i n g t r i a l s . T h e
p r o g r a m o f m o o r i n g a n d sea trials w i t h operating regimes
and duration o f trials shall b e submitted t o the surveyor
for a p p r o v a l . S e a trials performed f o r the purpose o f
operational testing o f t h e m a i n machinery, shafting,
propellers a n d steering gear m a y b e substituted b y tests
using s i m u l a t i o n methods a n d facilities, o r m o o r i n g trials
i f t h e y c a n ensure check o f performance o f t h e said
m a c h i n e r y a n d devices i n operating regimes a n d ensure
loading o f the m a i n machinery, shafting a n d propellers
corresponding t o that applied i n operating regimes.
Procedures a n d p r o g r a m s o f such tests shall b e s u b m i t t e d
for r e v i e w a n d approval t o the Register representation i n
charge o f t h e technical s u p e r v i s i o n o f ships, aboard
w h i c h such tests shall b e carried out.
M o o r i n g , s i m u l a t i o n o r sea trials shall be carried out
according t o the RS-approved program a n d under the
technical supervision o f the R S surveyor.
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I n w e l l - g r o u n d e d cases i n absence o f r e m a r k s u p o n
the results o f m o o r i n g trials, t h e shipowner i s permitted
to r u n sea trials i n c o m b i n a t i o n w i t h a v o y a g e . A t that,
the shipowner shall notify the R S Branch Office o f their
results w i t h i n one d a y after c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e trials a n d i f
failures o f tested i t e m s are detected t h e s h i p o w n e r shall
guarantee that these items are submitted t o R S prior t o
the ship departure.
U p o n completion o f sea trials t h e inspection o f
particular units a n d components shall b e carried out, the
necessity and extent o f t h e inspection shall be determined
b y t h e s u r v e y o r . T h e necessity o f c o n t r o l tests a n d t h e i r
d u r a t i o n after t h e inspection shall b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
surveyor.
2.4.5.1.4 T h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e m a c h i n e r y
installation items shall b e assessed proceeding f r o m t h e
survey results based o n t h e previous survey reports a n d
o n i n f o r m a t i o n concerning wear, damage, deficiencies
f o u n d i n service, o n repairs and replacements recorded i n
the ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n (maintenance records, ship
p r o t o c o l s , m a c h i n e r y logs, etc.).
2.4.5.1.5 P e r m i s s i b l e w e a r s t a n d a r d s f o r m a c h i n e r y ,
units a n d components shall be determined o n the basis o f
i n f o r m a t i o n contained i n t h e m a n u a l s a n d data cards o f
m a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d i n t h e n o r m a t i v e d o c u m e n t s deve
loped b y design offices a n d research institutions a n d
2.4.5.1.6 P r o c e e d i n g f r o m m e a s u r e d d a t a , t h e
vibrations o f m a i n a n d auxiliary machinery a n d shafting
shall b e assessed i n accordance w i t h t h e v i b r a t i o n
standards specified i n 1 8 . 7 , P a r t V " T e c h n i c a l Super
vision during Construction o f Ships" o f the Rules f o r
Technical Supervision during Construction o f Ships a n d
Manufacture o f Materials a n d Products f o r Ships.
2.4.5.1.7 I f w e a r , d a m a g e o r d e f i c i e n c i e s e x c e e d i n g
p e r m i s s i b l e v a l u e s o r dangerous f o r t h e ship's o p e r a t i o n
Table
Power, k W
Internal combustion engines:
not more than 7 5 0
751 2250
more than 2250
Turbines:
not more than 2200
2201 5880
5881 11025
more than 11025
2.4.5.1.3
D u r a t i o n o ftesting, h
3
5
7
5
7
10
12
N o t e s : 1 . D u r a t i o n o f testing d u r i n g sea trials m a y b e changed b y t h e s u r v e y o r proceeding f r o m t h e m a c h i n e r y technical c o n d i t i o n .

2. T o t a l d u r a t i o n o f testing includes the t i m e necessary f o r different l o a d testing, i n c l u d i n g reverse a n d the m i n i m u m stable speed ( f o r i n t e r n a l
c o m b u s t i o n e n g i n e s ) , a t t h a t t h e f u l l l o a d c o n d i t i o n s ( n o t less t h a n 9 0 p e r cent o f r a t e d p o w e r ) s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 7 0 p e r cent o f t h e t o t a l d u r a t i o n
o f testing.
3. T h e t i m e necessary f o r t h e machinery w a r m i n g - u p is n o t included i n t h e total duration o f testing.
4. W h e n during m o o r i n g trials t h e load o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y corresponding t o t h e operating regimes (CPP, propeller discharge nozzle,
electrical m o t i o n ) m a y b e provided, inspection o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y during sea trials m a y b e omitted.
5 . I n case o f the e m e r g e n c y stop d u r i n g t e s t i n g , t h e c o n t i n u a t i o n o r r e p e a t i n g o f t h e t e s t i n g r e g i m e i s decided b y t h e s u r v e y o r p r o c e e d i n g
f r o m t h e n a t u r e a n d cause o f e m e r g e n c y stop i n each case.
6 . U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f sea trials t h e inspection o f particular u n i t s a n d components shall b e carried out, t h e necessity a n d extent o f t h e
inspection shall b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r . T h e necessity o f c o n t r o l tests a n d t h e i r d u r a t i o n after t h e inspection shall b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
surveyor.
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are f o u n d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y o f t h e m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n
items, these items shall n o t b e considered fit f o r service
until t h e deficiencies are eliminated, a n d t h e ship shall
not be found seaworthy.
2.4.5.2 I n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n e n g i n e s . S t e a m e n g i n e s .
2.4.5.2.1 I n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n e n g i n e s .
2.4.5.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y c o v e r s t h e s u r v e y o f m a i n
and a u x i l i a r y engines w i t h their m a n o e u v r i n g a n d
starting devices, a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y a n d equipment
driven b y m a i n engine, transmissions, couplings, dam
pers a n d antivibrators, as w e l l as m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
steam piston machinery w i t h i t s m a n o e u v r i n g devices
a n d d r i v e gear.
2.4.5.2.1.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y , i n t e r n a l c o m b u s t i o n
engines complete w i t h transmissions, couplings a n d
r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g , starting, s h a f t - t u r n i n g gear,
auxiliary engine-driven machinery a n d equipment shall
be submitted for t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h opening-up
as n e c e s s a r y a n d w i t h d i s m a n t l i n g o f a l l u n i t s a n d
components o f the above mentioned items o f machinery
installation w i t h consideration o f t h e manufacturers'
recommendations.
2.4.5.2.1.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g c o m p o n e n t s a n d u n i t s o f
the m a i n engine are surveyed:
bed plate, c o l u m n s , crankcase, tie rods, reamed bolts
and chocks;
engine m o u n t i n g , cylinder block, cylinder covers;
cylinder liners, pistons, piston rods;
crossheads w i t h pins a n d sliders, guides;
connecting-rods, gudgeon pins, telescopic system;
crosshead, top-end, b o t t o m - e n d , m a i n bearings w i t h
their bolts a n d pins;
thrust bearing integral w i t h the engine;
connecting rods and journals;
crankshaft webs, pins f o r fixing balance weights o n
crank webs;
distributing devices, including camshafts;
cams o n camshafts;
bearings, v a l v e drives, suction, exhaust a n d startingair v a l v e s ;
camshaft drives (gearing a n d chain gear);
safety valves (check o f adjustment);
lubricators, m a n o e u v r i n g a n d starting devices;
speed governor a n d overspeed device;
auxiliary machinery driven b y m a i n engine;
s h a f t - t u r n i n g gear, t o r s i o n a l v i b r a t i o n d a m p e r a n d
antivibrator;
exhaust-gas turbosuperchargers, supercharger intercooler.
I n case o f m e d i u m - s p e e d diesels, t h e d i s m a n t l i n g o f
m a i n and bottom-end bearings and their replacement during
special survey m a y b e postponed u n t i l t h e e n d o f t h e
b e a r i n g s l i f e , a s stated i n t h e t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f t h e
diesel m a n u f a c t u r e r . T h e s u r v e y scope f o r t h e a u x i l i a r y
e n g i n e c o m p o n e n t s a n d u n i t s s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d proceed
ing f r o m t h e applicable p r o v i s i o n s o f the present Chapter.
in Service
Instructions o n survey o f components a n d units o f

internal c o m b u s t i o n engines are set forth i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 4 . 1 ,
Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f
the Guidelines.
2.4.5.2.1.4 T o b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e s u r v e y o r d u r i n g
the survey are t h e measured data a n d t h e results o f
assessing t h e w e a r o f c y l i n d e r liners, pistons, sliders a n d
guides (parallels), crosshead pins ( g u d g e o n pins), con
necting rods a n d journals, crosshead (bottom-end),
crank, j o u r n a l a n d thrust bearings, camshafts, their
components a n d d r i v e s . I f f o u n d necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r
m a y require f o r other components a n d units t o be
measured a n d their wear t o be d e t e r m i n e d . T o be
submitted t o t h e surveyor are crank-web clearance
m e a s u r e m e n t data, w h i c h s h a l l n o t exceed t h e standards
contained i n t h e technical documentation o f engine
manufacturers, crankshaft-dropping measurement data
and data o n t h e length measurement o f b o t t o m - e n d a n d
crosshead bearing b o l t s . W h e r e a u x i l i a r y internal com
bustion engines are concerned, measurements o f this
k i n d , w e a r assessment a n d crank-web clearance determi
nation shall be carried o u t proceeding from the engine
design a n d at t h e surveyor's request, as w e l l as i n case o f
scheduled repairs a n d w h e n t h e dates a r e d u e that are
stated i n t h e maintenance m a n u a l s a n d technical
documentation o f engine manufacturers.
Condition o fthe viscous dampers shall be checked
b y analysis o f liquid samples o r t h e r m a l non-destructive
testing o r measurements o ftorsional vibrations i n terms
corresponding t o t h e resource assigned b y t h e damper
manufacturer o r residual resource f o u n d according t o
instruction (refer t o 2.4.5.4.1.9, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o fthe Guidelines a n d
Appendix 38t othe Guidelines).
For low-speed engines w i t h t h e n u m b e r o f revolu
tions < 2 5 0 m i n the measurements o fconnecting r o d
b o l t s m a y b e o m i t t e d . I n t h i s case, r e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t s
shall b e d e m o n s t r a t e d t o t h e effect that a l l p r e v e n t i v e a n d
s c h e d u l e d r o u t i n e m a i n t e n a n c e p r e s c r i b e d b y t h e opera
tion manual and the Rules for the Technical Operation
has been carried o u t w i t h i n t h e specified t i m e . A n o t h e r
reason m a y be that t h e engines have been f o u n d i n g o o d
w o r k i n g order as a result o f c o n t r o l t e s t s . C o n n e c t i n g r o d
bolts o f four-stroke internal c o m b u s t i o n engines shall be
checked for residual elongation ( i f any) a n db y means o f
flaw inspection, as w e l l as the engine r u n n i n g hours shall
be m o n i t o r e d as stated i n t h e m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l s a n d
technical documentation o f engine manufacturers.
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2.4.5.2.1.5 W h e n s p e c i a l s u r v e y i s c o m p l e t e d a n d
the deficiencies f o u n d are eliminated, t h e engines shall
be s u b m i t t e d f o r a n o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g . A t special survey,
m a i n engines shall b e submitted for operational testing i n
t h e course o f sea t r i a l s , t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e c o n d i t i o n s
stipulated under 2.4.5.1.3.
2.4.5.2.1.6 T h e e n g i n e s s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d
c o m p l e t e w i t h c o u p l i n g s a n d r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g ,
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starting a n d protecting devices, service p u m p s a n d

deformation (bending) o f crankshafts, connecting
rods, piston rods, camshafts;
compressors (including standby ones), heat exchangers,
pressure vessels, systems, p i p i n g a n d equipment.
melting, flaking, cracking a n d detaching o f engine
bearing linings;
2.4.5.2.1.7 W h e n m a i n e n g i n e s a r e o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested, t h e i r p r i n c i p a l service characteristics s h a l l b e
pitting a n d damage t o t h e gear teeth a n d p i n i o n s o f
checked i n c l u d i n g speed, m a x i m u m c o m b u s t i o n pressure
camshaft drive, c a m chipping o f camshafts;
a n d compression pressure ( f o r prescribed conditions),
excessive elongation o f connecting r o d bolts
exhaust gas temperature, lubricating o i l a n d cooling
(the residual d e f o r m a t i o n o f t h e bolts exceeding
water pressure, lubricating o i l a n d c o o l i n g w a t e r
permissible values);
temperature, etc.
.2 w e a r o f e s s e n t i a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
W h e r e necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r m a y r e q u i r e f o r m a i n
wear a n d galling o f crank pins a n d journals,
e n g i n e p o w e r t o b e d e t e r m i n e d d u r i n g t h e sea t r i a l s . C y l i n d e r
crosshead pins, camshaft necks;
load control is r e c o m m e n d e d . R e v e r s i n g gear a n d reversing
ellipticity, p i n a n d j o u r n a l conicity b e y o n d permis
t i m e shall b e c h e c k e d . E n g i n e s operating v i a reversesible standards, c a m w e a r o f camshafts;
r e d u c t i o n gear, h y d r a u l i c a n d e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c c o u p l i n g s
piston a n d piston p i n wear beyond permissible
shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested together w i t h t h e a b o v e
standards;
machinery, a n d w i t h t h e reversing gear w o r k i n g as w e l l .
bearing wear, crosshead (connecting r o d ) , crank,
j o u r n a l and thrust-bearing clearances b e y o n d permissible
2.4.5.2.1.8 T h e l i m i t s w i t c h e s o f e n g i n e s d r i v i n g
standards, r e d u c t i o n o f t h e l i n i n g thickness i n bearings
p r o p e l l e r s v i a r e v e r s e - r e d u c t i o n gear, h y d r a u l i c c o u p l i n g s
b e y o n d permissible standards;
o f C P P - d r i v i n g engines, as w e l l as o f the engines o f m a i n
a n d a u x i l i a r y generators, shall b e checked for tripping.
c y l i n d e r l i n e r w e a r b e y o n d permissible standards;
.3 d e f e c t s o f e s s e n t i a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
2.4.5.2.1.9 T h e p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m s y s t e m s o f
engines s h a l l b e c h e c k e d w h i l e t h e engines a r e tested.
crankshaft deflection a n ddropping values exceeding
T h i s check m a y b e carried o u t b y s i m u l a t i n g t h e permissible standards stated i n technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n ;
conditions, under w h i c h t h e protection a n dsignalling
insufficient tightness o f connecting r o d a n d j o u r n a l
devices are activated.
fit i n b u i l t a n d s e m i - b u i l t crankshafts, a n d o f c a m fit i n
camshafts;
2.4.5.2.1.10 T h e s t a r t i n g , s h u t d o w n , r e v e r s i n g a n d
r e m o v i n g the conditions o f remotely controlled engines
leakage i n c y l i n d e r l i n e r seals;
shall be checked f r o m t h e local a n d remote control
incorrect a d j o i n i n g o f shaft pins i n bearings,
station.Simultaneously, the operation o f the interlocking
i n v o l v i n g base-surface reduction f o r bearing inserts;
between the local and remote control station, the w o r k o f
m i s a l i g n m e n t b e y o n d p e r m i s s i b l e standards.
instruments a n d the transition o f control functions from
2.4.5.2.1.16 E n g i n e s s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r s e r v i c e
one station to another shall be checked.The operation o f
i f the operational testing reveals t h e following:
the interlocking shall be checked under conditions o f the
abnormally h i g h engine vibration;
shaft-turning gear being activated.
h a m m e r i n g a n d noise i n engines above n o r m a l ;
2.4.5.2.1.11 E n g i n e s w i t h d i r e c t t r a n s m i s s i o n t o
incorrect load distribution a m o n g cylinders;
propellers shall b e operationally tested at t h e m i n i m u m
excessive heating o f bearings;
stable speed.
lubricating o i l a n d cooling water temperatures
exceeding m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e v a l u e s stated i n t h e
2.4.5.2.1.12 W h e n o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d , a u x i l i a r y
engine manufacturers' instructions;
engines shall b e tested i n accordance w i t h their purpose
at s p e c i f i c a t i o n s p e e d a n d w i t h o t h e r p a r a m e t e r s a s
exhaust gas temperatures exceeding m a x i m u m permis
specified.
sible v a l u e s stated i n t h e e n g i n e m a n u f a c t u r e r s ' i n s t r u c t i o n s ;
2.4.5.2.1.13 T h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n e f f i c i e n c y b e t w e e n
crankcase b l o w - b y ;
the navigation bridge a n dm a i n machinery control rooms
m a l f u n c t i o n o f m a n o e u v r i n g a n d starting devices,
shall b e checked.
speed governors, l i m i t switches, fuel injection equipment
and safety valves;
2.4.5.2.1.14 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r a s s e s s i n g I C E
technical c o n d i t i o n are set forth i n 2.4.5.1.4 t o 2.4.5.1.6.
malfunction o f auxiliary machinery servicing t h e
engines a n d d r i v e n b y t h e m ;
2.4.5.2.1.15 E n g i n e u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l b e
repaired o r replaced i f dangerous deficiencies o r w e a r
malfunction o f indicating andmeasuring instrument.
exceeding permissible standards are f o u n d d u r i n g t h e
T h e causes o f the above m a l f u n c t i o n s shall be f o u n d
survey.
and t h e deficiencies shall b e eliminated.
A m o n g such deficiencies are:
W h e r e abnormally h i g h engine vibration is found, its
.1 d a m a g e t o essential units o r c o m p o n e n t s :
parameters shall b e m e a s u r e d i n order t o b e assessed o n
cracks i n engine components, such as b e d plates a n d
the basis o f technical standards a n d i n order measures for
columns, cylinder blocks, cylinder covers, cylinder liners,
vibration reduction could be w o r k e d out and implemen
pistons, crankshaft pins a n d webs, breaking o f tie rods;
ted.
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W h e n assessing the w e a r o f units and components o f

internal combustion engines a n d determining permissible
clearances f o r t h e units, technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d
manufacturers' machinery maintenance manuals shall be
applied, as w e l l as t h e a p p r o v e d standards.
2.4.5.2.2 S t e a m e n g i n e s .
Requirements f o r survey o f steam engines ( m a i n a n d
auxiliary) are deleted f r o m the present edition o f the Rules.
W h e n necessary t o carry o u t survey o f the steam
engines, t h e R S B r a n c h Office shall consult R H O .
2.4.5.3 S t e m t u r b i n e s . G a s t u r b i n e s .
2.4.5.3.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.3.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f m a i n
steam turbines, steam turbines o f m a i n (electric)
g e n e r a t o r s , a u x i l i a r y s t e a m t u r b i n e s , w a s t e s t e a m tur
bines, i n c l u d i n g m a n o e u v r i n g gears, m a i n gas turbine
engines, gas turbines f o r gears o f (electric) generators
i n c l u d i n g c o m b u s t i o n chambers a n d m a n o e u v r i n g gears
(hereinafter referred t o as "steam turbines", "gas
turbines").
2.4.5.3.1.2 S u r v e y o f g a s t u r b o b l o w e r s o f i n t e r n a l
c o m b u s t i o n engines is included i n t h e scope o f I C E
special survey (refer t o 2.4.5.2.1.3).
2.4.5.3.1.3 A t e a c h s p e c i a l s u r v e y t h e s h i p o w n e r
shall submit t o t h e surveyor a conclusion (protocol)
prepared b y a competent body o n vibration measurement
o f m a i n steam turbines, m a i n gas turbine engines, w h i c h
contains assessment o f vibration characteristics.Vibrat i o n measurement m a y b e carried out d u r i n g ship service
and i t shall be performed regularly.
O n the basis o f conclusion about a l l o w a b l e v i b r a t i o n
parameters a n d t h e i r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h e x i s t i n g standards,
the shipowner's statement denying m a i n m a c h i n e r y
defects d u r i n g t h e ship's service a n d entries i n t h e ship
documentation, opening-up m a y be avoided ofcasings o f
m a i n steam turbines a n d m a i n gas turbine engines at this
special surveys ( i f such w o r k s f o r m a c h i n e r y units a n d
components inspection are not provided b y the manufac
turer's maintenance m a n u a l s for turbines a n d engines).
Proceeding f r o m the v i b r a t i o n measurement results a n d
at t h e s u r v e y o r ' s r e q u e s t , c a s i n g s o f m a i n t u r b i n e s , m a i n a n d
auxiliary gas turbine engines shall b e opened u p f o r t h e
survey o f units a n d components o f the said machinery.
P r o v i s i o n s o f this paragraph also apply t o steam
turbines o f m a i n (electric) generators and gas turbines for
d r i v i n g gear o f m a i n (electric) generators.
2.4.5.3.1.4 G e n e r a l r e g u l a t i o n s f o r a s s e s s i n g t e c h n i
cal condition o f steam a n d gas turbines are set forth
i n 2.4.5.1.4 t o 2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.3.2 S t e a m t u r b i n e s .
2.4.5.3.2.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s s e t o u t
i n 2.4.5.3.1.3, at special survey, gas turbines together
w i t h c o u p l i n g s , r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g a n d shaft
turning gear shall b e submitted t o t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n
w i t h opening-up a n d dismantling o funits a n d compo
nents, w h e r e necessary.
2.4.5.3.2.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f s t e a m t u r b i n e s
subject t o opening-up a n d d i s m a n t l i n g f o r e x a m i n a t i o n
o f units a n d components (refer t o 2.4.5.3.1.3
and 2.4.5.3.2.1), t h e following components a n d units
shall b e surveyed: turbine casings, n o z z l e boxes,
m a n o e u v r i n g g e a r , g u i d e v a n e s , d i a p h r a g m s , seals, r o t o r s
w i t h vanes a n d discs, r o t o r shafts w i t h b e a r i n g j o u r n a l s ,
carrier and thrust bearings, safety devices a n d governors,
shaft t u r n i n g gear.
S u r v e y scope f o r components a n d units o f a u x i l i a r y
steam turbines is determined i n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable instructions o f this paragraph a n d 2.4.5.3.1.3.
Instructions a n d recommendations o n survey o f the
above mentioned components a n d units are given
in 2.4.5.5.1, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey
2.4.5.3.2.3 D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y , c l e a r a n c e m e a s u r e m e n t s
o f thrust a n d carrier bearings, assessment o f rotor
position, axial rotor float shall be submitted t o t h e
s u r v e y o r . W h e r e necessary, t h e surveyor m a y require f o r
measurements o f other units a n d components t o be
carried out.
2.4.5.3.2.4 A f t e r s p e c i a l s u r v e y p r o c e s s i s c o m p l e t e d
a n d defects detected d u r i n g s u r v e y are e l i m i n a t e d , steam
turbines shall be submitted f o r operational t e s t i n g . M a i n
steam turbines shall b e submitted f o r operational testing
d u r i n g t h e ship sea trials (refer t o 2.4.5.1.3).
2.4.5.3.2.5 S t e a m t u r b i n e o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g i s
p e r f o r m e d f o r r e d u c t i o n gears, m a n o e u v r i n g gear,
auxiliary machinery serving turbines (including
back-up a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y ) , heat exchangers, systems,
piping a n d equipment.
2.4.5.3.2.6 W h e n m a i n s t e a m t u r b i n e s a r e o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested, t h e i r m a i n w o r k i n g characteristics shall b e
checked i n c l u d i n g speed, w o r k i n g s t e a m pressure a n d
temperature, s t e a m pressure at i n t e r m e d i a t e stages a n d
steam extraction chambers i n turbines, steam pressure i n
lining systems a n d underpressure i n exhaustion cham
bers, underpressure i n the m a i n condenser, l u b r i c a t i n g o i l
pressure i n lubricating system, lubricating o i l tempera
ture before a n d after oil-cooler, a x i a l p o s i t i o n o f rotors
and heat expansion o f turbine c a s i n g s . S t e a m turbine
protection a n d alarm systems shall be c h e c k e d . T h i s
check m a y be carried o u t b y simulation o f activation
conditions for protection a n d a l a r m devices.
2.4.5.3.2.7 M a n o e u v r i n g g e a r a n d s h a f t t u r n i n g g e a r
w i t h b l o c k i n g shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.5.3.2.8 A s t e r n t u r b i n e s a n d r e v e r s i n g t i m e s h a l l
be checked.
2.4.5.3.2.9 C o m m u n i c a t i o n e f f i c i e n c y b e t w e e n t h e
navigating bridge a n d control r o o m s o f m a i n steam
turbines shall be checked.
2.4.5.3.2.10 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f u n i t s a n d
components o f steam turbines shall b e carried o u t i f
d u r i n g the s u r v e y dangerous defects a n d w e a r s e x c e e d i n g
a l l o w a b l e standards h a v e b e e n detected.
T h e s e defects include:
.1 d a m a g e t o essential u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
cracks o n t u r b i n e c o m p o n e n t s such as casings, discs,
w o r k i n g blades, diaphragms, n o z z l e boxes;
deformation, chipping, breakage o f blades;
cracks a n d fractures o f blade fastening bandings,
rupture o fconnecting wires;
fusion, flaking, cracks, deterioration o f antifriction
lining o f bearings;
failures o f steam turbine control system (control
valves, servomotors, governors) d u e t o mechanical
damages;
erosion a n d c o r r o s i o n o f w o r k i n g blades;
wear, erosion a n d corrosion o f nozzles;
wear, galling o f w o r k i n g journals o f steam turbine
r o t o r shafts, e l l i p t i c i t y a n d c o n i c i t y o f j o u r n a l s e x c e e d i n g
allowable limits;
w e a r o f bearings, reduction o f antifriction l i n i n g
thickness exceeding a l l o w a b l e limits, increase o f bearing
clearances exceeding a l l o w a b l e limits;
galling o f hinge a n d lever joints o f steam turbine
control system, galling o f governor components preventing
control system n o r m a l operation;
.3 d e f e c t s o f e s s e n t i a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
d r o p p i n g a n d a x i a l float (shift) o f r o t o r shafts
exceeding m a x i m u m allowable limits (values) specified
in manufacturer's technical documentation a n d main
tenance manuals f o r servicing o f steam turbines;
l o o s e n i n g o f fit o f r o t o r discs;
w e a k e n i n g o f w o r k i n g blades fastening;
incorrect a d j o i n i n g o f shaft j o u r n a l s t o bearings;
non-tightness (gapping) i n the splits o f steam turbine
casing.
2.4.5.3.2.11 S t e a m t u r b i n e s s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r
service i f the operational testing reveals t h e f o l l o w i n g :
abnormal vibration o f steam turbines a n d their
r e d u c t i o n gear;
a b n o r m a l heating o f bearings, a b n o r m a l lubricating
o i l temperature increase i n c o m p a r i s o n w i t h the specified
temperature parameters f o r bearings a n d lubricating o i l ;
defects i n m a n o e u v r i n g gear a n d steam t u r b i n e
control system (control valves, servomotors, governors);
defects o f i n d i c a t i n g a n d m e a s u r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s .
C a u s e s o f these defects s h a l l b e detected a n d defects
shall b e eliminated.
I f a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f steam turbines i s detected,
its parameters s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d f o r assessment against
technical standards a n d f o r development a n d i m p l e m e n
tation o f v i b r a t i o n reduction actions (refer also
to 2.4.5.3.1.3).
2.4.5.3.2.12 M a n u f a c t u r e r ' s t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n
and steam turbine maintenance manuals shall be used for
wear assessment o f steam turbine units a n d components,
assessment o f a l l o w a b l e axial a n d diametrical clearances
o f units, a l l o w a b l e values o f r o t o r positions, their float.
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2.4.5.3.3 G a s t u r b i n e s .
2.4.5.3.3.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 2.4.5.3.1.3, at special survey gasturbines complete
w i t h c o u p l i n g s , r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g a n d shaft
turning gear shall b e submitted f o r t h o r o u g h examina
tion w i t h due opening u p a n d dismantling o f units a n d
c o m p o n e n t s . I f effective means are available f o r
c o n d i t i o n assessment o f gas turbines units a n d compo
nents w i t h o u t dismantling thereof, their opening up m a y
be o m i t t e d .
Gas turbines subject t o u n i t repairs shall n o t b e
opened u p . S u c h turbines shall be surveyed during
scheduled repairs at specialized plants.
2.4.5.3.3.2 D u r i n g s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f g a s t u r b i n e s
subject t o o p e n i n g u p a n d d i s m a n t l i n g for e x a m i n a t i o n o f
units a n d c o m p o n e n t s , t h e f o l l o w i n g parts a n d units shall
be surveyed: t u r b i n e a n d compressor casings, guide
v a n e s a n d t u r b i n e a n d c o m p r e s s o r seals, r o t o r s o f
t u r b i n e s a n d c o m p r e s s o r s w i t h blades a n d discs, r o t o r
shafts o f t u r b i n e s a n d compressors i n c l u d i n g shaft
journals, carrier a n d thrust bearings o f turbines a n d
compressors, chambers o f turbine water cooling, nozzle
apparatuses, diaphragms, c o m b u s t i o n chambers w i t h
flame tubes, reversing devices ( i f a n y ) , gas turbine
frames, m a n o e u v r i n g gear, m a n o e u v r i n g v a l v e s , shaft
t u r n i n g gear, as w e l l as safety devices a n d g o v e r n o r s .
Instructions a n d recommendations o n performance
o f surveys o f the above mentioned components and units
o f gas t u r b i n e s are set f o r t h i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g
out Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5.3.3.3 D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e
submitted t o t h e surveyor: measurement results and wear
assessment o f r o t o r shaft w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s o f t u r b i n e a n d
compressor, carrier a n d thrust bearing
clearances,
assessment o f rotor position a n d rotor axial f l o a t . I f
necessary, t h e s u r v e y o r m a y require for measurements o f
other units a n d components t o b e carried out.
2.4.5.3.3.4 A f t e r s p e c i a l s u r v e y i s c o m p l e t e d a n d
defects detected d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y a r e e l i m i n a t e d , gas
turbines shall be submitted f o r operational t e s t i n g . M a i n
gas t u r b o e n g i n e a n d g a s t u r b i n e s o f m a i n (electric)
generators shall b e submitted f o r operational testing
d u r i n g t h e ship sea trials (refer t o 2.4.5.3.1.3).
2.4.5.3.3.5 G a s t u r b i n e s a r e o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d
t o g e t h e r w i t h r e d u c t i o n gear, m a n o e u v r i n g gear, aux
iliary machinery servicing turbines (including standby
auxiliary machinery), heat exchangers a n d systems,
pipelines, equipment, fuel preparation system, cleaning
systems o f f l o w i n g parts o f compressors a n d turbines, a i r
filters, heat-recovery circuit ( i f any).
2.4.5.3.3.6 W h e n m a i n g a s t u r b i n e e n g i n e s a n d g a s
turbines o f m a i n (electric) generators are operationally
tested, m a i n w o r k i n g characteristics o f turbines a n d
c o m p r e s s o r s s h a l l b e c h e c k e d i n c l u d i n g speed, l u b r i c a t i n g
o i l pressure i n lubricating system, lubricating o i l tempera
ture before a n d after o i l cooler, c o o l i n g w a t e r pressure,
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c o o l i n g w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e b e f o r e a n d after w a t e r c o o l e r ,
fuel pressure a n d temperature as w e l l as other parameters
describing technical condition o f gas turbines a n d c o m p r e s s o r s . P o s i t i o n o f turbine a n d compressor rotors,
clearances o f thrust bearings s h a l l b e also checked.
2.4.5.3.3.7 M a n o e u v e r i n g g e a r a n d s h a f t t u r n i n g
gear w i t h b l o c k i n g a n d starting devices shall b e
2.4.5.3.3.8 R e v e r s i n g g e a r s a n d r e v e r s i n g t i m e o f
m a i n gas turbine engines o r astern operation o f turbines
shall b e checked.
2.4.5.3.3.9 G a s t u r b i n e p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m s y s t e m s s h a l l
be c h e c k e d . T h i s check m a y b e carried out b y s i m u l a t i o n o f
a c t i v a t i o n c o n d i t i o n s f o r p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m devices.
2.4.5.3.3.10 C o m m u n i c a t i o n e f f i c i e n c y b e t w e e n t h e
n a v i g a t i n g bridge a n d c o n t r o l station o f m a i n gas turbine
engines shall b e checked.
2.4.5.3.3.11 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f g a s t u r b i n e
units a n d components shall be carried o u t i f during the
s u r v e y dangerous defects a n d w e a r s exceeding m a x i m u m
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s h a v e b e e n detected.
S u c h defects i n c l u d e :
.1 damage t o essential units a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
cracks i n parts o f gas t u r b i n e s a n d c o m p r e s s o r s , s u c h
as c a s i n g s , d i s c s , b l a d e s , d i a p h r a g m s a n d c r a c k s i n f l a m e
tubes o f c o m b u s t i o n chambers;
cracks a n d d e f o r m a t i o n s ( r o u n d - u p ) o f rotors a n d gas
t u r b i n e a n d c o m p r e s s o r r o t o r shafts;
deformation, chipping, breakages o f w o r k i n g blades
o f gas turbines a n d compressors;
cracks a n d fractures o f w o r k i n g blade fastenings,
fractures o f connecting w i r e s ;
fusion, flaking, cracks, destruction o f antifriction
l i n i n g o f sleeve bearings;
cracks, corrosion, dents, signs o f o v e r h e a t i n g o n t h e
w o r k i n g surfaces o f o u t e r a n d i n n e r races, separators,
balls a n d rollers o f roller bearings, roller bearing j a m s ;
failures o f c o n t r o l a n d gas turbine r e g u l a t i o n s y s t e m d u e
to mechanical damage o f system units a n d components;
e r o s i o n a n d c o r r o s i o n o f gas t u r b i n e a n d c o m p r e s s o r
w o r k i n g blades;
erosion, corrosion, wear o f nozzles;
wear, galling o f w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s o f gas turbine a n d
c o m p r e s s o r r o t o r shafts, e l l i p t i c i t y a n d c o n i c i t y e x c e e d i n g
allowable limits;
w e a r o f sleeve bearings a n d g a l l i n g o f bearing
antifriction l i n i n g exceeding a l l o w a b l e limits, increase o f
bearing clearances exceeding m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ;
g a l l i n g o f r o l l e r b e a r i n g seat o f g a s t u r b i n e a n d
c o m p r e s s o r r o t o r shafts;
expiration o f roller bearing service life specified i n
manufacturers' technical documentation a n d manuals;
.3 d e f e c t s o f e s s e n t i a l c o m p o n e n t s a n d u n i t s :
d r o p p i n g a n d a x i a l float (shift) o f r o t o r shafts
exceeding m a x i m u m allowable limits (values) specified
in Service
in manufacturer's technical documentation a n d main

tenance manuals f o r gas turbines;
l o o s e n i n g o f fit o f r o t o r discs o f g a s turbines a n d
compressors;
loosening o f w o r k i n g blades fastening o f gas
turbines a n d compressors;
l o o s e n i n g o f r o l l e r b e a r i n g seats o f gas t u r b i n e a n d
c o m p r e s s o r r o t o r shafts;
non-tightness i n t h e splits o f gas turbine a n d
compressor casings.
B e s i d e s , w h e r e u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s r e v e a l da
mages, w e a r a n d defects, w h i c h p r e v e n t gas turbines a n d
compressors f r o m proper performing their functions,
such units a n d components shall b e repaired o r replaced.
2.4.5.3.3.12 G a s t u r b i n e s s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r
service i f the operational testing reveals t h e f o l l o w i n g :
a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f gas turbines a n d compressors,
t h e i r i n d i v i d u a l u n i t s a n d g a s t u r b i n e r e d u c t i o n gears;
a b n o r m a l strikes, slaps a n d n o i s e s i n g a s t u r b i n e s ,
compressors a n d g a s t u r b i n e r e d u c t i o n gears;
a b n o r m a l heating o f bearings, a b n o r m a l lubricating
o i l temperature increase i n c o m p a r i s o n w i t h specified
temperature parameters f o r bearings a n d lubricating o i l ;
defects o f m a n o e u v r i n g gear, g o v e r n o r s , p r o t e c t i o n
and alarm signalling system;
stalling a n d surging;
gas t e m p e r a t u r e i n c r e a s e b e y o n d s p e c i f i e d para
meters;
defects o f i n d i c a t i n g a n d m e a s u r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s .
Causes o f t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d defects s h a l l b e
detected a n d defects s h a l l b e e l i m i n a t e d .
I f a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n i n gas turbines a n d compres
sors i s detected, i t s parameters s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d f o r
assessment against technical standards a n d f o r develop
m e n t a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f v i b r a t i o n reduction actions
(refer also t o 2.4.5.3.1.3).
2.4.5.3.3.13 M a n u f a c t u r e r ' s t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n
and gas turbine maintenance manuals shall b e used f o r
w e a r assessment o f gas t u r b i n e a n d c o m p r e s s o r u n i t s a n d
components, assessment o f a l l o w a b l e axial a n d diamet
rical clearances o f units, a l l o w a b l e values o f r o t o r
position, its float.
2.4.5.4 G e a r s a n d c o u p l i n g s .
2.4.5.4.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f t o o t h
gears ( r e d u c t i o n gears, r e v e r s e - r e d u c t i o n gears) c o u p l i n g
boxes a n d disengaging couplings o f various types: rigid,
elastic, h y d r a u l i c , electromagnetic, etc.
2.4.5.4.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y g e a r s , r e d u c t i o n g e a r s ,
r e v e r s e - r e d u c t i o n gears ( h e r e i n a f t e r r e f e r r e d t o as reduc
t i o n gears) a n d couplings shall b e s u b m i t t e d for t h o r o u g h
e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h casings b e i n g opened u p a n d units a n d
c o m p o n e n t s d i s m a n t l e d , w h e r e necessary.
2.4.5.4.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g p a r t s a n d u n i t s o f g e a r s a n d
r e d u c t i o n gears shall b e surveyed: casing, f o u n d a t i o n
bolts a n d wedges, shafts a n d bearings, p i n i o n s a n d gear
wheels, couplings o f ahead a n d astern r u n n i n g o r
mechanisms o f ahead a n d astern r u n n i n g ( f o r reverser e d u c t i o n gears), l u b r i c a t i n g o i l p u m p s d r i v e n b y t o o t h

gears o f r e d u c t i o n gears ( i f such p u m p s a r e fitted),
control systems.Proceeding f r o m the coupling purpose
and design, its casing, connecting bolts, c o n t r o l systems,
as w e l l a s u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s a c c e s s i b l e f o r
d i s m a n t l i n g a n d those desirable t o b e f u l l y e x a m i n e d
shall b e surveyed.
These units a n d components include:
for c o n n e c t i n g r i g i d , s e m i - r i g i d m o v a b l e a n d elastic,
as w e l l a s f r i c t i o n c o u p l i n g s , i n t e r m e d i a t e m e t a l b a r s ,
plates, c y l i n d r i c a l a n d l e a f springs, intermediate compo
nents o f rubber a n d other n o n - m e t a l materials, elastic
elements o f different types, packs o f driving a n d d r i v e n
steel discs, c y l i n d r i c a l p i n s o f h a l f - c o u p l i n g s ;
for tooth and tooth-spring type couplings, tooth-type
half-couplings w i t h inner teeth, liners w i t h outer teeth;
a n d besides, f o r t o o t h - s p r i n g t y p e couplings, elastic
spring elements also;
for connecting/disengaging couplings o f c a m a n d t o o t h
types, cams, gearwheels, pinions, synchronizers ( i f a n y ) ; a n d
besides, f o r t o o t h - t y p e c o u p l i n g s , s p r i n g e l e m e n t s a l s o ;
for hydraulic couplings, p u m p a n d turbine rotors
( w h e e l s ) , shafts a n d bearings, h y d r a u l i c u n i t s a n d
systems, regulating systems; shut-off, diaphragm, spring
valves;
for electromagnetic connecting a n d connecting/
disengaging couplings, electromagnetic units, friction
units a n d gear wheels ( i f any).
T o determine dismantling a n d survey extent f o r
reduction gears a n d couplings, manufacturer's technical
documentation a n d maintenance manuals for reduction
gears a n d couplings shall b e considered.
Instructions a n d recommendations o n performance
o f survey o f t h e above components and units o f gearings,
reduction gears a n d couplings a n d their operational
testing are set forth i n 2.4.5.6, Part I I "Carrying o u t
2.4.5.4.4 D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e
submitted t o t h e surveyor: measurement results and w e a r
assessment o f shaft w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s , carrier a n d thrust
bearing clearances, r a d i a l clearances o f w h e e l teeth a n d
gear w h e e l s , c o u p l i n g a n d slit disc teeth, clearances i n
components o f lubricating o i l a n dhydraulics driving
pumps: i n liners, between pinions a n d covers, between
p i n i o n teeth.
W h e r e necessary, t h e surveyor m a y require f o r
measurements o f other units a n d components t o be
carried o u t depending u p o n manufacturer's maintenance
m a n u a l s f o r t o o t h - t y p e gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d
couplings.
2.4.5.4.5 A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y a n d
e l i m i n a t i o n o f defects, gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d
couplings shall b e submitted f o r operational testing
together w i t h internal c o m b u s t i o n engines, steam
turbines, gas turbines t h e y relate t o .
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2.4.5.4.6 W h e n g e a r s , r e d u c t i o n g e a r s a n d c o u p l i n g s
are o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested, a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e p a i d that these
m e c h a n i s m s have n o a b n o r m a l slaps a n d strikes,
a b n o r m a l noises, a b n o r m a l casing a n d bearing heating
exceeding those limits, w h i c h are specified i n manufac
turer's m a c h i n e r y maintenance m a n u a l s a n d that there are
n o o i l l e a k a g e s i n f l a n g e d c o n n e c t i o n s a n d seals.
2.4.5.4.7 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r a s s e s s i n g t e c h n i c a l
condition o f gears a n d couplings are set forth i n
2.4.5.1.4 2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.4.8 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s o f t o o t h gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d coup
l i n g s s h a l l b e carried out, i f dangerous defects a n d w e a r s
exceeding m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s have been detected
i n the course o f the survey.
T h e s e defects include:
.1 d a m a g e t o essential units a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
cracks o f casings o f t o o t h gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d
couplings;
cracks a n d d e f o r m a t i o n ( r o u n d - u p ) o f d r i v i n g a n d d r i v e n
shafts, s c u f f i n g a n d g a l l i n g o f shaft w o r k i n g j o u r n a l s ;
f u s i o n s , f l a k i n g , cracks, d e s t r u c t i o n o f sleeve b e a r i n g s
antifriction lining;
cracks, corrosion, dents, signs o f o v e r h e a t i n g o n t h e
w o r k i n g surfaces o f o u t e r a n d i n n e r races, separators,
balls a n d rollers o f roller bearings;
roller bearing jams;
u n e v e n g a l l i n g o f disc w o r k i n g surfaces o f frictiontype couplings, disc w a r p i n g a n d scuffing, destruction o f
coupling springs;
crumpling, scuffing o f cams a n d teeth w o r k i n g
surfaces o f m o v a b l e couplings, break o f springs,
deterioration o f elastic c o u p l i n g teeth, c r u m p l i n g o f slit
slots i n connecting /disengaging couplings;
d e f e c t s o f c o u p l i n g i n t e r m e d i a t e c o m p o n e n t s pre
v e n t i n g c o u p l i n g f r o m n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n , defects o f
elastic elements o f different types o f couplings (refer
to 2.4.5.4.3);
corrosion a n d cavitation o f rotors a n d wheels o f
h y d r a u l i c c o u p l i n g ; defects o f v a l v e s , u n i t s a n d h y d r a u l i c
system;
defects o f electromagnetic u n i t s , f r i c t i o n u n i t s a n d
control system o f electromagnetic couplings;
wear, galling o f w o r k i n g journals o f driving a n d
d r i v e n shafts, e l l i p t i c i t y a n d c o n i c i t y e x c e e d i n g a l l o w
able limits;
w e a r o f sleeve bearings, reduction o f antifriction
lining thickness o f bearings exceeding allowable limits,
increase o f bearing clearance exceeding a l l o w a b l e limits;
galling o f roller bearing slots;
expiration o f roller bearing service life specified i n
manufacturer's technical documentation and maintenance
manuals;
teeth wear, increase o f teeth clearances o f w h e e l s a n d
pinions exceeding m a x i m u m allowable limits;
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w e a r o f essential units a n d components o f lubricating

o i l p u m p s d r i v e n b y t o o t h gears;
increase o f clearances i n liners, b e t w e e n p i n i o n s a n d
covers, b e t w e e n p i n i o n teeth (for gear p u m p s ) exceeding
m a x i m u m allowable limits;
w e a r o f c a m s a n d teeth w o r k i n g surfaces, w e a r o f
f r i c t i o n discs a n d plates o f c o u p l i n g s o f v a r i o u s types;
.3 d e f e c t s o f i n d i v i d u a l u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s :
defects o f l u b r i c a t i n g o i l systems o f p i n i o n s a n d gear
w h e e l s , shaft bearings o f t o o t h gear, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d
couplings;
defects o f h y d r a u l i c systems a n d p u m p s o f h y d r a u l i c
couplings;
incorrect a d j o i n i n g o f shaft j o u r n a l s t o sleeve
bearings;
l o o s e n i n g o f shaft r o l l e r b e a r i n g slots;
l o o s e n i n g o f h a l f - c o u p l i n g f i t o n shafts;
n o n - c o m p a c t n e s s o f casing slits o f t o o t h gear,
reduction gear a n d hydraulic couplings.
Besides, w h e r e other units a n d components reveal
damages, w e a r a n d defects, w h i c h p r e v e n t t o o t h gears,
r e d u c t i o n gears a n d couplings f r o m proper p e r f o r m i n g
their functions, such units a n d components shall be
repaired o r replaced.
2.4.5.4.9 G e a r s , r e d u c t i o n g e a r s a n d c o u p l i n g s s h a l l
not b e f o u n d f i t f o r service i f t h e operational testing
reveals the following:
a b n o r m a l strikes, slaps a n d noises i n gears, r e d u c t i o n
gears a n d couplings;
bearing overheating, abnormal lubricating o i l tem
perature increase ( i n c o m p a r i s o n w i t h specification
temperature parameters for bearings a n d lubricating o i l ) ;
a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f gears a n d r e d u c t i o n gears.
Causes o f t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d defects s h a l l b e
detected a n d defects s h a l l b e e l i m i n a t e d .
I f a b n o r m a l v i b r a t i o n o f gears and reduction gears i s
detected, its parameters shall b e m e a s u r e d f o r assessment
against technical standards a n d f o r d e v e l o p m e n t a n d
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f v i b r a t i o n reduction actions (refer also
to 2.4.5.3.1.3).
2.4.5.4.10 F o r w e a r a s s e s s m e n t o f u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s o f gears, r e d u c t i o n gears a n d c o u p l i n g s ,
for clearance assessment a n d other parameters, manu
facturers' technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d maintenance
m a n u a l s for t h e above m a c h i n e r y shall b e used.
2.4.5.5 A u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y .
2.4.5.5.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f t h e
following auxiliary machinery: boiler circulating pumps,
bilge pumps, c o o l i n g water pumps, feed pumps, ballast
p u m p s , fire p u m p s , fuel o i l p u m p s , lubricating o i l
pumps, w e t v a c u u m air pumps, condensate p u m p s a n d
l o a d steam j e t ejectors o f condensers, b i l g e ejectors,
motors a n d pumps o f hydraulic systems a n d hydraulic
cylinders, centrifugal fuel a n d o i l separators, a i r
c o m p r e s s o r s w i t h a i r coolers, fans o f d a n g e r o u s spaces,
b o i l e r b l o w e r s , steering gears, a n c h o r a n d m o o r i n g
machinery, m a c h i n e r y o f launching appliances o f boats

and rafts, t o w i n g w i n c h e s , stripping p u m p s a n d inert gas
system blowers o f o i l tankers.
2.4.5.5.2 A u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y d r i v e n b y m a i n I C E
(cooling water pumps, lubricating o i l pumps, fuel pumps,
b i l g e p u m p s , a i r compressors, etc.), p u m p s d r i v e n b y
m a i n steam engines (steam-boiler feed pumps, w e t
v a c u u m air pumps, bilge pumps) shall be surveyed
together w i t h m a i n engines a n d machinery.
2.4.5.5.3 C o m p r e s s o r a i r c o o l e r s s h a l l b e t e s t e d b y
test pressure a t t h e s e c o n d special s u r v e y a n d a f t e r w a r d s
every second special survey.
2.4.5.5.4 D u r i n g t h e s u r v e y a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y
shall be submitted f o r thorough examination w i t h units
and components being opened up a n ddismantled, where
necessary, proceeding f r o m t h e purpose a n d t y p e o f
auxiliary machinery.
2.4.5.5.5 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n p i s t o n
pumps: cylinder blocks a n d head covers, cylinders a n d
cylinder liners, pistons w i t h piston rings a n d rods,
crankshafts, connecting rods w i t h sliders, bearings,
control valve boxes, suction a n d forcing valves w i t h
s p r i n g s a n d f e n d e r s , v a l v e seats, r e d u c t i o n c o u p l i n g s a n d
c o u p l i n g boxes, safety v a l v e s ; besides, i n direct-acting
steam pumps steam cylinders a n d pistons w i t h rods,
cylinder head covers a n d slide v a l v e covers, slide v a l v e
chests, s t e a m d i s t r i b u t i o n slide v a l v e s , s l i d e - v a l v e r o d s
shall be surveyed.
2.4.5.5.6 I n c e n t r i f u g a l p u m p s , f a n s , a i r b l o w e r s t h e
f o l l o w i n g shall b e surveyed: casings, casing covers,
w h e e l s , shafts w i t h bearings, s e l f - p r i m i n g devices
( o f self-priming pumps), c o u p l i n g boxes, safety valves
and s e a l s . T h e aforesaid also applies t o peripheral,
centrifugal peripheral a n d axial-flow p u m p s . A t survey
o f these p u m p s manufacturer's technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n
and p u m p maintenance manuals shall b e considered.
2.4.5.5.7 F o r s c r e w a n d g e a r p u m p s t h e f o l l o w i n g
shall b e surveyed: casings, casing covers, screws a n d
s c r e w p u m p casings ( o f s c r e w p u m p s ) , shafts a n d p i n i o n s
( o f gear pumps), bearings, balance pistons o f screw
p u m p s ( i f a n y ) , s a f e t y o v e r f l o w v a l v e s , seals.
2.4.5.5.8 E j e c t o r u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s a c c e s s i b l e
for e x a m i n a t i o n shall b e surveyed.
2.4.5.5.9 F o r m o t o r s a n d p u m p s o f h y d r a u l i c
systems a n d hydrocylinders t h e following shall be
surveyed: casings a n d covers, cylinders, plungers
(plunger-and-barrel a s s e m b l y ) , p l u n g e r b e a r i n g surfaces,
seals, o v e r f l o w , c o n t r o l a n d s a f e t y v a l v e s , p u m p s s e r v i n g
auxiliary systems (feed-water circuits, control system
feeding, o i l s u p p l y t o h y d r a u l i c c y l i n d e r s o f b r a k e d r i v e s , etc.).
R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s t o b e f o u n d i n manufacturer's techni
cal documentation a n d maintenance manuals f o r hy
d r a u l i c sets s h a l l b e also c o n s i d e r e d .
2.4.5.5.10 I n c e n t r i f u g a l o i l a n d f u e l s e p a r a t o r s ,
b o w l s , b o w l c o m p o n e n t s , disks, b o w l shafts, p i n i o n s ,
friction couplings, locks shall be surveyed.
B o w l b o d y a n d v e r t i c a l shafts s h a l l b e tested b y a n
approved non-destructive testing m e t h o d ; results o f
testing f o r defects s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e surveyor.
2.4.5.5.11 C y l i n d e r b l o c k s , c y l i n d e r s , c y l i n d e r l i n e r s ,
cylinder covers, pistons w i t h piston rings, connecting
rods, crankshafts; crosshead, connecting r o d a n d m a i n
b e a r i n g s ; s u c t i o n , f o r c i n g a n d s a f e t y v a l v e s , v a l v e seats,
springs shall b e surveyed i n air piston compressors.
Compressor a i r coolers shall be surveyed i n
accessible places.
2.4.5.5.12 F o r f a n s i n d a n g e r o u s s p a c e s a n d b o i l e r
b l o w e r s t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d : casings, shafts,
rotors (impellers), bearings.
Completeness o f the above mentioned machinery
shall be checked, as w e l l as casing a n d i m p e l l e r m a t e r i a l
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f manufacturer's
technical documentation or maintenance manuals.
2.4.5.5.13 T h e f o l l o w i n g u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l
be surveyed i n steering gears o f v a r i o u s types:
electrical steering gears tillers o f m a i n a n d
e m e r g e n c y gears, rudder quadrants, sliders o r b e a r i n g
rollers, couplings b e t w e e n electric m o t o r s a n d reduction
gears, r e d u c t i o n gears, p i n i o n s , b u f f e r i n g spring c o m
pensators, l i m i t s w i t c h e s a n d l i m i t e r s , e m e r g e n c y ( s t a n d - b y )
gears w i t h c o m p o n e n t s ;
electrical h y d r a u l i c steering gears tillers, rods,
cylinders o fplunger hydraulic drives, plungers, pins f o r
connection o f plungers w i t h rods, pumps o f hydraulic
drives, couplings (electric m o t o r s w i t h p u m p s ) , hydraulic
actuators, v a l v e boxes, safety valves, feeding valves,
p u m p s for loss recovery i n the hydraulic system, packing
seals, e m e r g e n c y ( s t a n d - b y ) g e a r , l i m i t s w i t c h e s a n d
other important units a n d components proceeding from
steering gear design (refer also t o 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2.4.6.3).
Protection devices a n d alarms ( i f a n y ) shall be
e x a m i n e d i n rudder gears.
S u r v e y o f steam rudder gears shall b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h t h e requirements applicable t o t h e
auxiliary steam engines.
Recommendations t o b e found i n manufacturer's
technical documentation a n d maintenance manuals f o r
rudder gears shall b e considered at s u r v e y o f a l l types o f
rudder gears i n c l u d i n g those n o t m e n t i o n e d i n this
paragraph ( f o r instance, blade gears).
2.4.5.5.14 I n a n c h o r m a c h i n e r y ( a n c h o r w i n d l a s s e s
a n d capstans) t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d : shafts,
spindles, bearings, pinions, gear wheels, sprockets, w o r m
shafts a n d w h e e l s , r e d u c t i o n gears, belt, e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c
and other brakes, connection/disengaging couplings a n d
sprocket switches, t o r q u e - l i m i t i n g clutches (overload
protection devices), foundation frames.
S u r v e y o f h y d r a u l i c d r i v i n g gears ( i n c l u d i n g h y
draulic motors, pumps, accumulators, governors, valves,
pipelines, etc.) o f a n c h o r m a c h i n e r y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
i n accordance w i t h 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2.4.6.3.
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S u r v e y o f these gears i n steam d r i v e n anchor

m a c h i n e r y shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope o f t h e
auxiliary steam engine survey (refer t o 2.4.5.2.2).
2.4.5.5.15 I n m o o r i n g m a c h i n e r y ( m o o r i n g c a p s t a n s
and winches) t h e following shall be surveyed: load
shafts, spindles, d r u m s , w a r p i n g d r u m s , bearings, gear
w h e e l s , w o r m shafts a n d p i n i o n s , r e d u c t i o n gears, belt
and other brakes, connecting/disengaging couplings,
friction couplings, t o r q u e - l i m i t i n g clutches, o v e r l o a d
protection devices, fairleads, f o u n d a t i o n frames.
Survey o f hydraulic drives a n d steam drives o f
m o o r i n g m a c h i n e r y shall b e carried o u t i n accordance
w i t h 2.4.5.2.2, 2.4.5.5.9, 2.4.5.5.14 a n d 2.4.6.3.
2.4.5.5.16 I n l a u n c h i n g a p p l i a n c e s o f b o a t s a n d r a f t s
the f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d : shafts, d r u m s , bearings,
p i n i o n s a n d gear w h e e l s o f r e d u c t i o n gears, other t o o t h
a n d c h a i n gears, ( i f a n y ) , centrifugal, belt a n d other
brakes, centrifugal couplings, coupling boxes, h a n d
drives, l o c k i n g arrangements preventing winches f r o m
spontaneous reverse rotation, l i m i t switches, fairleads.
Boat w i n c h hydraulic drives, i f any, shall be
surveyed i n accordance w i t h 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2.4.6.3.
D u r i n g s u r v e y o f raft l a u n c h i n g appliances, as w e l l
as b o a t l a u n c h i n g a p p l i a n c e s o f o t h e r t y p e s n o t c o v e r e d
b y t h e provisions o f this paragraph, their units a n d
components shall be examined according t o instructions
a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s set o u t i n m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s t e c h n i c a l
d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d maintenance m a n u a l s f o r these
appliances.
2.4.5.5.17 I n t o w i n g w i n c h e s t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e
s u r v e y e d : shafts, d r u m s , bearings, p i n i o n s a n d gear
w h e e l s , r e d u c t i o n gears, brakes w i t h spring shockabsorbers, belt a n d other brakes, t o o t h t y p e couplings
(connection/disengaging), l i m i t switches, fairleads w i t h
d r i v i n g gears, a u t o m a t i c devices f o r g o v e r n i n g t h e
tension o f t h e t o w l i n e , f o u n d a t i o n frames (plates).
Hydraulic drives o f winches shall be surveyed i n
accordance w i t h 2.4.5.5.9 a n d 2.4.6.3.
2.4.5.5.18 I n s t r u c t i o n s a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r
performance o f surveys o f components a n d details listed
in 2.4.5.5.1, auxiliary machinery a n d their operational
testing g i v e n i n 2.4.5.7, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5.5.19 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y
shall b e carried o u t simultaneously w i t h operational
testing o f machinery, arrangements a n d systems served
by it.
D u r i n g operational testing o f auxiliary machinery, its
m a i n operation characteristics shall b e checked w i t h
regard t o the purpose o f this machinery.
L i s t o f parameters a n d characteristics shall b e
checked, as w e l l as d u r a t i o n o f the a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y
operational testing shall b e agreed u p o n w i t h t h e
surveyor.
2.4.5.5.20 P r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m s y s t e m s o f a u x i l i a r y
machinery shall b e c h e c k e d . T h i s check m a ybe carried
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out b y simulation o factivation conditions for protection

and a l a r m systems.
2.4.5.5.21 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
assessment o f t h e machinery are g i v e n i n 2.4.5.1.4
2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.5.22 R e p a i r s a n d r e p l a c e m e n t o f a u x i l i a r y
machinery units a n d components shall b e carried o u t i f
dangerous defects a n d wears exceeding m a x i m u m
allowable limits have been detected during t h e survey.
Applicable instructions o f 2.4.5.2.1.16 a n d 2.4.5.4.8
shall b e considered at assessment o f technical condition.
T h e f o l l o w i n g damages, wears a n d defects shall b e
also included i n t h e above m e n t i o n e d :
.1 for p u m p s :
cracks o n casings, covers, pistons, impellers, screws,
p i n i o n s a n d shafts;
scuffing o f cylinders, p u m p casings a n d screw
casings;
touch o f p u m p casings a n d screw casings b y
impellers, screws a n d pinions;
hard starting o f pumps;
pump sticking;
p u m p casing v i b r a t i o n d u e t o w e a r o f bearings,
m i s a l i g n m e n t o f p u m p s i n r e l a t i o n t o electric m o t o r s ;
misalignment o fimpellers o f centrifugal pumps;
crumpling a n d cut o f keys fixing impellers a n d
p i n i o n s o n shafts o f s c r e w a n d gear p u m p s , l o o s e n i n g o f
keys i n k e y w a y s (key beds);
clearance increase b e t w e e n screws a n d casings,
between p i n i o n teeth o f screw and gear p u m p s exceeding
m a x i m u m allowable limits, wear a n d breakage o f piston
rings o f piston pumps;
w e a r o f shaft j o u r n a l s , w e a r a n d d a m a g e o f sleeve
bearings, w e a r a n d damage o f roller bearings, w e a r o f
b e a r i n g seats o f r o l l e r b e a r i n g s o n s h a f t s ;
clearance increase o f sleeve bearings
exceeding
m a x i m u m allowable limits;
expire o f service life o f roller bearings;
poor p u m p capacity d u e t o wear o f units a n d
components;
wear o fcoupling boxes;
.2 f o r m o t o r s a n d p u m p s o f h y d r a u l i c d r i v e s y s t e m s
(refer also t o t h e respective defects i n 2.4.5.5.22.1):
significant internal leakages i n hydraulic motors a n d
pumps;
w e a r o f precision pairs o f hydraulic m o t o r s a n d
pumps;
.3 f o r f u e l a n d o i l c e n t r i f u g a l s e p a r a t o r s :
separator casing v i b r a t i o n ;
d a m a g e t o b o w l s a n d shafts;
d a m a g e t o w o r m shafts a n d w o r m p i n i o n s o f
reduction gears;
wear o r damage o f friction couplings;
.4 f o r a i r p i s t o n c o m p r e s s o r s ( r e f e r a l s o t o t h e
respective defects i n 2.4.5.5.22.1):
compressor casing vibration;
in Service
reduction o f capacity a n d compression pressure due

to wear o f cylindrical piston groups, damage t o valves,
break o f v a l v e springs;
.5 f o r h y d r a u l i c s t e e r i n g g e a r s ( r e f e r a l s o t o t h e
respective defects i n 2.4.5.5.22.1, 2.4.5.5.22.2,
2.4.5.5.22.6):
b r e a k o f p l u n g e r seals i n p o w e r c y l i n d e r s ;
fault o f p u t t i n g t h e rudder o v e r d u e t o v a l v e defects,
faults o f hydraulic pumps, steering gear m i s a l i g n m e n t ;
o i l leakage f r o m hydraulic systems;
galling o fcoupling boxes;
.6 f o r a n c h o r a n d m o o r i n g m a c h i n e r y , t o w i n g
winches, lifeboat w i n c h e s (refer also t o t h e respective
defects i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 5 . 2 2 . 1 , 2.4.5.5.22.5):
chipping a n d damage o f w o r m pinions, damage o f
w o r m shafts o f r e d u c t i o n gears, c h i p p i n g o f teeth o f
wheels, pinions, progressing pitting o f w h e e l a n d p i n i o n
teeth o f c y l i n d r i c a l t o o t h gears;
o i l leakage t h r o u g h contacting surfaces o f reduction
gear casing parts;
galling o f belt brakes;
galling o fcoupling boxes.
S u r v e y o f hydraulic anchor, m o o r i n g machinery,
towing, lifeboat winches shall be carried o u ti n
accordance w i t h 2.4.5.5.22.2, 2.4.6.3.
Besides, w h e r e other units a n d components reveal
d a m a g e s , w e a r a n d defects, w h i c h p r e v e n t a u x i l i a r y
machinery listed i n 2.4.5.5.1 f r o m proper performing its
functions, such units a n d components shall b e replaced
or repaired.
Manufacturer's recommendations t o be found i n
technical documentation a n d machinery maintenance
manuals shall be considered at assessment o f contact
( a d j o i n i n g ) o f teeth o f w h e e l s , p i n i o n s , w o r m shafts a n d
w o r m pinions a n d at assessment o f clearances.
2.4.5.5.23 A u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t
for service, i f t h e operational testing reveals t h e
following:
service parameters a n d characteristics d o n o t c o m p l y
w i t h those g i v e n i n specification;
abnormal machinery vibration;
a b n o r m a l strikes, slaps a n d noises i n m a c h i n e r y ;
bearing overheating;
temperature o f lubricating o i l f o r bearings a n d
r e d u c t i o n gears, as w e l l as o i l temperature i n h y d r a u l i c
drive systems exceed allowable values specified i n
manufacturer's instructions;
defects o f instruments.
Causes o f t h e above m e n t i o n e d defects shall b e
detected a n d defects shall b e eliminated.
If abnormal vibration o f auxiliary machinery is
detected, its parameters shall b e m e a s u r e d for assessment
against technical standards a n d f o r development a n d
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f v i b r a t i o n reduction actions.
2.4.5.5.24 M a n u f a c t u r e r ' s t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n
and auxiliary machinery maintenance manuals shall be
used f o r wear assessment o f a u x i l i a r y machinery units

and components, f o r assessment o f allowable clearances
i n units.
2.4.5.6 S h i p b o i l e r s .
2.4.5.6.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f m a i n a n d
auxiliary steam a n dwater heating (including waste-heat)
boilers (refer t o 2.4.5.6.2 t o 2.4.5.6.23), as w e l l as
incinerators (refer t o 2.4.5.6.24) a n d t h e r m a l o i l boilers
(refer t o 2.4.5.6.25).
2.4.5.6.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f s t e a m
b o i l e r s , t h e i r h y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g , i f necessary, a n d e x t e r n a l
e x a m i n a t i o n a t t h e s t e a m w o r k i n g pressure s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
o u t . I t is the surveyor w h o m a k e s a decision o n the necessity
o f h y d r a u l i c testing based u p o n results o f internal examina
t i o n a n d type a n d scope o f repair o f the boiler, i f any.
It i s m a n d a t o r y t o carry o u t t h e hydraulic testing o f
steam boilers after significant repair o r replacement o f
piping.
S t e a m boilers that are n o t accessible f o r internal
survey are subjected t o h y d r a u l i c testing a t each special
survey o f the s h i p . A boiler, t o a n y component o f w h i c h
(other t h a n tubes o f less t h a n 2 0 0 m m i n d i a m e t e r u n d e r
i n t e r n a l pressure) n o access f o r v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n f r o m
t w o sides i s available, shall b e considered inaccessible
for t h o r o u g h internal survey.
I f a n y defects decreasing t h e strength o f s o m e
components ( t h i n n i n g o f w a l l s , w e a r o f stiffeners, etc)
are i d e n t i f i e d d u r i n g s u r v e y o f s t e a m b o i l e r s , t h e i r f u r t h e r
operation at the shipowner's request m a y be permitted at
reduced parameters (pressure, temperature) t i l l t h e first
scheduled repair o r f o r a limited period.
T h e possibility o f operation at reduced parameters
shall b e confirmed b y a strength analysis o f components
subjected t o i n t e r n a l pressure.
Besides, calculations shall b e submitted c o n f i r m i n g
that:
temperature o f tube stack w a l l s at t h e gas outlet is at
l e a s t , 1 4 0 C;
velocity o f steam-water mixture i n t h e heating
surfaces does n o t exceed 1 4 m / s ;
satisfactory operation o f steam pipelines is provided;
operation o fequipment at reduced steam parameters
w i l l n o t decrease t h e ship safety.
T h e s u m m a r i z e d scope o f survey d u r i n g periodical
surveys o f the ship boilers i s g i v e n i n Table 2.1.1.
2.4.5.6.3 B e f o r e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f s u r v e y , p r e p a r a
tion w o r k s shall be carried o u t w i t h opening-up,
p r o v i d i n g access, d i s m a n t l i n g , m e a s u r e m e n t s b e i n g
submitted, as w e l l as i n f o r m a t i o n regarding repairs a n d
replacements performed.
2.4.5.6.4 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f s t e a m b o i l e r s s h a l l b e
c a r r i e d o u t after s i g n i f i c a n t r e p a i r a n d r e p l a c e m e n t s , as w e l l
as b e t w e e n t h e s e c o n d a n d t h i r d a n n u a l s u r v e y s f o r s h i p s
b e t w e e n 0 a n d 5 y e a r s o f age, a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s o f
s h i p s b e t w e e n 5 a n d 1 0 y e a r s o f age, a t e a c h s p e c i a l s u r v e y ,
b u t after t h e second special s u r v e y at each a n n u a l survey.
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A t internal survey o fboilers contemporized w i t h

special survey, boiler arrangement shall be subjected t o a
t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n a n d t e s t i n g f o r defects.
2.4.5.6.5 B e f o r e i n t e r n a l s u r v e y i s c o m m e n c e d , t h e
s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t results o f f l a m e
tube thickness t o determine tube general deformation, sketch
o f i n t e r n a l l a y o u t o f headers a n d t u b e plates ( e n d plates) w i t h
n o t e s o f t u b e a n d t u b e p l a t e c o n d i t i o n (places a n d dates o f
tube plugs installation, their replacement o r repairs),
m e a s u r e m e n t o f w a t e r o r fire tubes slacks a n d bends.
B o t h w a t e r steam side a n d gas (fire) side o f boilers
shall b e cleaned for t h e internal survey.
A t e a c h i n t e r n a l s u r v e y s t e a m b o i l e r s , s t e a m super
heaters a n d economizers shall b e checked f r o m t h e steam
water a n d g a s s i d e s . B o i l e r fittings a n d safety valves
shall b e checked d u r i n g each survey a n d dismantled, i f
necessary, at t h e request o f the R S surveyor.
T h e f o l l o w i n g records s h a l l b e c h e c k e d as a n i n t e g r a l
part o f i n t e r n a l s u r v e y b e g i n n i n g f r o m t h e last s u r v e y o f
boiler:
operations;
technical maintenance;
p e r f o r m e d repairs;
chemical preparation o f feed water.
I n addition t o other requirements o f t h e present
paragraph, during internal survey o f exhaust gas boiler
all w e l d j o i n t s accessible f o r e x a m i n a t i o n shall b e
v i s u a l l y checked f o r c r a c k i n g . A t that, non-destructive
testing m a y b e required.
Extension o f the terms o f internal survey u p t o
3 m o n t h s after t h e specified date m a y b e granted o n
exeptional circumstances, such as absence o f repair
facilities, repair materials, e q u i p m e n t a n d spare parts o r
due t o actions taken t o a v o i d harsh weather conditions.
Submission o f boiler f o r internal survey m a y be
postponed b y t h e Register upon performance o f t h e
f o l l o w i n g conditions t o the R S surveyor satisfaction:
.1 external e x a m i n a t i o n o f boiler;
.2 v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f
safety valves;
.3 t e s t i n g o f b o i l e r p r o t e c t i v e a r r a n g e m e n t s ;
.4 c h e c k o f t h e f o l l o w i n g r e c o r d s s i n c e t h e d a t e o f
the last s u r v e y o f boiler:
operations;
technical maintenance;
p e r f o r m e d repairs;
chemical preparation o f feed water.
2.4.5.6.6 I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f i n t e r n a l
survey o f t h e ship boilers listed i n 2.4.5.6.1 are g i v e n
2.4.5.6.7 B e f o r e h y d r a u l i c t e s t i s c o m m e n c e d , i t
shall b e v e r i f i e d that a l l t h e defects detected at i n t e r n a l
s u r v e y a r e e l i m i n a t e d a n d m a n h o l e a n d s c u t t l e seats a r e
fitted.Watertightness o f safety valves shall be ensured b y
disabling regular springs.
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2.4.5.6.8 D u r i n g b o i l e r p r e p a r a t i o n f o r h y d r a u l i c test,
boiler i n s u l a t i o n m a y b e left o n , p r o v i d e d requirements
o f 2.4.5.6.3 are met.
2.4.5.6.9 A t h y d r a u l i c test o f b o i l e r s , superheaters,
1,25P
e c o n o m i z e r s , pressure s h a l l b e t a k e n e q u a l t o
b u t s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n P
+ 1 0 0 k P a . F o r b o i l e r s after
s i g n i f i c a n t r e p a i r s ( f o r instance, after f l a m e t u b e s r e p l a c e m e n t
o r s t r a i g h t e n i n g , r e p l a c e m e n t o f m o r e t h a n 2 5 p e r cent o f
s h o r t stays o f t h e s a m e w a l l o r m o r e t h a n 1 5 p e r cent o f t h e
t o t a l n u m b e r o f s h o r t stays, o v e r w e l d i n g o f p a t c h e s etc.), test
pressure s h a l l b e t a k e n e q u a l t o 1,5P
b u t shall not b e
less t h a n P k
+ 1 0 0 kPa.
working
working
working
wor
ing
2.4.5.6.10 H y d r a u l i c t e s t o f b o i l e r s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out w h e n t h e f o l l o w i n g i s ensured:
boiler is filled w i t h water a n d there is n o a i r inside;
t w o tested pressure gauges are available;
w a t e r a n d a m b i e n t a i r t e m p e r a t u r e i s n o t less t h a n
+ 5 C.Temperature d i f f e r e n c e o f w a t e r a n d a m b i e n t a i r
shall exclude sweating;
pressure shall b e increased b y a p u m p operating
gradually.
D u r i n g h y d r a u l i c tests t h e f o l l o w i n g i s n o t a l l o w e d :
use o f rubber hoses;
w o r k s being p e r f o r m e d o n board, w h i c h cause noise
or taps;
d e l i v e r y d u r i n g exposure at w o r k i n g pressure.
2.4.5.6.11 I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f h y d r a u l i c
tests o f t h e ship b o i l e r s l i s t e d i n 2 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 1 a r e g i v e n
2.4.5.6.12 T h e b o i l e r i s a c k n o w l e d g e d t o h a v e
p a s s e d t h e test, i f e x a m i n a t i o n r e v e a l s n o leakage, l o c a l
bulges, noticeable changes o f shape, s e a m fractures o r
signs o f i n t e g r i t y breakage o f a n y part o r j o i n t .
D u r i n g e x p o s u r e t o test pressure n o falls o f pressure
shall be noted.
S w e a t i n g o r signs o f w a t e r i n expansion j o i n t s i n t h e
f o r m o f single n o n - l e a k i n g drops ("tears") shall n o t b e
considered a l e a k a g e . T h e s e signs a r e n o t a l l o w e d i n
w e l d seams; such seams shall be c u t o f f a n d w e l d e d
again following t h e technique approved b y t h e
Register.
C o r r e c t i o n o f w e l d s e a m defects b y c a u l k i n g ,
punching o rother mechanical procedure is n o t allowed.
E l i m i n a t i o n o f detected defects i n t h e b o i l e r under
pressure, as w e l l as w e l d i n g o f a b o i l e r filled w i t h w a t e r
is n o t a l l o w e d .
2.4.5.6.13 E x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e b o i l e r u n d e r
w o r k i n g pressure shall b e carried out:
at e a c h p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p ;
after each i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f the boiler;
after each h y d r a u l i c testing;
after significant repairs o r replacements.
2.4.5.6.14 E x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f b o i l e r s t o g e t h e r
w i t h fittings, equipment, serving m a c h i n e r y a n d heat
exchangers, systems a n d pipelines shall b e carried o u t at
steam w o r k i n g pressure a n d i f possible c o m b i n e d w i t h

o p e r a t i o n a l testing o f the ship's m a c h i n e r y .
A l l w a t e r l e v e l i n d i c a t o r s , face a n d b o t t o m b l o w - o f f
instruments, v a l v e actuators shall b e submitted t o t h e
surveyor i n operation.
2.4.5.6.15 S a f e t y v a l v e s s h a l l b e a d j u s t e d a t e x t e r n a l
survey o f a steam b o i l e r . S a f e t y valves o f the steam
boiler and their r e m o t e drives shall be checked and tested
to c o n f i r m their satisfactory operation.
Valves shall b e adjusted f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g opening
pressures:
P
opening
P
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opening <
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103P
1
working
f
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working
r
1
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working >
P a ;
1 M P
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1
ivi a.
M a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e pressure f o r safety v a l v e i n
operation P m a x < 1,1Pworking.
W h e n lifted, t h e safety valves o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
boilers f o r essential services shall f u l l y interrupt t h e
o u t g o i n g s t e a m f l o w i n case o f t h e pressure d r o p i n t h e
boiler n o t b e l o w 0,85 o f the w o r k i n g pressure.
Safety valves o f steam superheaters shall be adjusted
to s w i t c h o n i n advance o f the b o i l e r valves.
I f external examination a n d operational testing
results a r e satisfactory, o n e o f t h e boiler safety valves
shall b e sealed b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register.
I f external e x a m i n a t i o n o f waste-heat boilers w i t h steam
and check o f their safety valves i n port is n o t possible, safety
valves m a y b e adjusted b y t h e c h i e f engineer a t s e a . T h e
r e c o r d t h e r e o f s h a l l b e m a d e i n t h e ship's ( e n g i n e ) l o g t o b e
checked b y t h e surveyor t o t h e Register.
2.4.5.6.16 W h e r e defects h a v e b e e n d e t e c t e d d u r i n g
e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n , a n d t h e i r c a u s e s c a n n o t b e deter
m i n e d through t h e examination, t h e surveyor shall require
t h e c a u s e o f t h e defect t o b e i n v e s t i g a t e d a n d , i f n e c e s s a r y ,
i n t e r n a l s u r v e y a n d / o r h y d r a u l i c test t o b e c a r r i e d o u t .
2.4.5.6.17 A u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l , p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m
system, as w e l l as m a n u a l operation o f the boiler shall b e
s h o w n i n operation.
2.4.5.6.18 T h e b o i l e r p l a n t i s r e c o g n i z e d f i t f o r
service w i t h regard t o t h e technical condition, p r o v i d e d
n o defects w e r e f o u n d o r f o u n d defects d o n o t exceed the
standards established b y the m a n u f a c t u r e r . I n the absence
o f such standards o n e shall b e guided b y t h e standards
g i v e n i n t h e present Chapter.
2.4.5.6.19 C o r r o s i o n w e a r o f t h e r e s p o n s i b l e b o i l e r
components i s established b y comparison o f t h e
measured residual thicknesses i n relation t o as-built
(initial) thicknesses.
I n n e c e s s a r y cases excessive thicknesses i n r e l a t i o n
to those required b y t h e R u l e s m a y b e t a k e n into
consideration.
2.4.5.6.20 T h e b o i l e r p l a n t i s r e c o g n i z e d f i t f o r
service till t h e n e x t survey, p r o v i d e d t h e f o l l o w i n g n o n progressing defects are f o u n d :
bulges o n flat w a l l s o f fire sides w i t h a b e n d i n g
curve n o t m o r e t h a n plate thickness i n absence o f
damaged stays a n d signs o f steaming;
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d e f o r m a t i o n o f fire tubes n o t exceeding 3 p e r cent

calculated according t o 2.4.5.8.1.2.1, Part I I "Carrying
out Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines;
contraction o f fire tubes w i t h o u t d e f o r m a t i o n o f
circumference u p t o 5 per cent o f as-built values, as w e l l
as l o c a l b u l g e s w i t h c u r v e o f b e n d i n g n o t m o r e t h a n t w o
thicknesses o f fire tube w a l l ;
local tubercular c o r r o s i o n o f b o i l e r plates outside
w e l d area, t u b e h o l e s a n d f l a n g i n g o f ends w i t h a d e p t h
o f pock m a r k s n o t m o r e t h a n 2 0 p e r cent o f plate
thickness a n d total square n o t m o r e t h a n 1 0 0 c m ;
t h i n n i n g o f ends o f fire tubes n o t m o r e t h a n b y
3 0 p e r cent o f the initial thickness i n t h e place o f r o l l i n g
i n absence o f b u r n i n g a n d leaks;
t h i n n i n g o f ends o f water-heating pipes i n t h e place
o f r o l l i n g a n d their plungers b y n o t m o r e t h a n 3 0 per cent
o f the initial thickness i n absence o f leaks;
r e d u c t i o n o f the transverse section squares o f short a n d
l o n g m e m b e r s b y n o t m o r e t h a n 1 0 p e r cent o f as-built
thickness, i f a n u m b e r o f thinned m e m b e r s d o n o t exceed
10 p e r cent o f m e m b e r s strengthening this boiler w a l l ;
plugged fire o r w a t e r boiler tubes i n a m o u n t n o t m o r e
t h a n 10 p e r cent o f the total n u m b e r o f tubes, p r o v i d e d t h e
b o i l e r t u b e s d o n o t s e r v e as a s c r e e n p r e v e n t i n g o v e r h e a t i n g
o f other p a r t s . I t i s a l l o w e d t h a n n o t m o r e t h a n 5 p e r cent o f
tubes constituting a screen are plugged, p r o v i d e d t h e y are
n o t located close t o each other;
sagging o f straight boiler tubes w i t h a sagging curve
o f u p t o 1 p e r cent o f t h e tube length i n absence o f
steaming signs i n t h e r o l l i n g connections.
2.4.5.6.21 U p o n t h e s u r v e y o r ' s c o n c l u s i o n t h e m a i n
and a u x i l i a r y steam boilers m a y be a l l o w e d for service at
reduced w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e . T h e v a l u e o f t h e reset
(reduced) pressure shall b e c o n f i r m e d b y v e r i f i c a t i o n
calculation o f strength scantlings t a k i n g into account t h e
results o f residual thickness measurements.
I n order t o avoid sulphur corrosion i t is n o t a l l o w e d
to reduce t h e w o r k i n g pressure u p t o t h e v a l u e w h e n t h e
pressure o f s w i t c h i n g o n t h e automatic burner i n t h e
p o s i t i o n r e g u l a t i o n r e g i m e i s 0 , 3 M P a a n d less.
E x h a u s t gas boilers are n o t a l l o w e d t o operate a t
reduced steam pressure.
2.4.5.6.22 S t e a m b o i l e r s s h a l l n o t r e c o g n i z e d f i t f o r
service, i f their technical c o n d i t i o n does n o t provide t h e
safe o p e r a t i o n d u e t o i n s u f f i c i e n t s t r e n g t h , p r o v i d e d t h e
f o l l o w i n g defects h a v e b e e n f o u n d :
dangerous defects o f m e t a l f o u n d d u r i n g research
a n d testing o f the b o i l e r m a t e r i a l i n t h e defective area;
w e a r s a n d d a m a g e s exceeding permissible standards;
cracks i n responsible parts o f t h e boiler, m e m b e r
tears, w e l d leakages;
leaks o f tubes i n tube plates, i f i t i s i m p o s s i b l e t o
eliminate t h e m b y rolling;
destruction o f setting o f protected parts o f steamw a t e r a n d w a t e r h e a d e r a n d c h a m b e r s o r a t least o n e o f
the boiler walls.
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B o i l e r p l a n t o p e r a t i o n s h a l l b e p r o h i b i t e d , i f at least
one pressure gauge, safety v a l v e , w a t e r - l e v e l indicator,
feed v a l v e , stopping, fuel quick-closing v a l v e , remote
drive, protection a n d signalling system o f automated
boiler plant i s o u t o f service, as w e l l as i f there are a n y
failures o f b l o w - d o w n systems, feeding systems, fuel a n d
a i r s u p p l y e n a b l i n g safe o p e r a t i o n o f t h e b o i l e r p l a n t .
2.4.5.6.23 M o n i t o r i n g o f c o n d i t i o n a n d q u a l i t y o f t h e
steam b o i l e r m e t a l i n service i n necessary cases
(suspicion f o r overheat o f m e t a l o f fire parts, systematic
cracking a n d lamination, etc.) shall b e carried o u t b y
n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g , as w e l l a s b y m e c h a n i c a l tests,
chemical a n d metallographic analysis.
I n r e l a t i o n t o t h e nature o f revealed defects t h e
m e t h o d o f t h e i r e l i m i n a t i o n i s d e t e r m i n e d u p o n agree
ment w i t h the surveyor.
2.4.5.6.24 S u r v e y o f t h e i n c i n e r a t i n g p a r t o f t h e
incinerators shall b e carried o u t according t o require
ments o f 4.1.5, Part I I I "Survey o f Ships i n Compliance
w i t h International Conventions, Codes a n d Resolutions"
o f the Guidelines.
2.4.5.6.25 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y s a n d h y d r a u l i c t e s t s o f
boilers w i t h organic coolant shall be carried o u t at special
a n d i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s . I t i s a l l o w e d t o conducts tests
using coolants from b o i l e r s . R e s u l t s o f t h e coolant
analysis shall b e submitted w i t h a conclusion o f the
laboratory o f its fitness f o r further use.
T h e drawing o f heating elements (coils) w i t h marks
indicating condition o f coils, sagging measurements a n d
bending o f some coils shall be submitted for boilers w i t h
organic coolants.
Boiler plant w i t h organic coolant m a y be recognised
fit f o r service u n t i l t h e n e x t survey, p r o v i d e d t h e
f o l l o w i n g n o n - p r o g r e s s i n g defects are f o u n d :
sagging o f coil branches w i t h a sagging curve u p t o
1 per cent o f the branch length i n absence o f cracking i n
welds;
local pitting o f coils at a depth o f n o t m o r e than
2 0 p e r cent o f w a l l thickness a n d total square n o t m o r e
than 30 c m .
2.4.5.7 H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s .
2.4.5.7.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f h e a t
exchangers a n d pressure vessels such as:
evaporators o f dirty condensates;
evaporators o f m a i n a n d auxiliary boilers f o r
essential services;
condensers o fm a i n a n d auxiliary machinery;
deaerators a n d feed w a t e r heaters;
air receivers a n d other pressure vessels.
2.4.5.7.2 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.7.2.1 A p p l i c a b l e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 2 s h a l l
be considered w h e n preparing for a n d carrying o u t special
surveys o f heat exchangers a n d pressure vessels.
2.4.5.7.2.2 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f h e a t e x c h a n g e r a n d
pressure vessel shall b e carried o u t at each special s u r v e y
o f t h e ship.
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I n t e r n a l surveys a n d h y d r a u l i c tests o f c y l i n d e r s o f
carbon dioxide extinction station m a y be carried o u t b y
c o m p e t e n t bodies r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r . N o t less
t h a n 10 p e r cent o f a l l h i g h pressure C O cylinders shall
undergo h y d r a u l i c tests once i n 1 0 years.
I f d u r i n g i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f c y l i n d e r s defects h a v e
been revealed, t h e defective cylinders shall b e subjected t o
h y d r a u l i c test s o t h a t , b a s e d o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h i s test, t h e
n e c e s s i t y f o r h y d r a u l i c test o f a l l r e m a i n i n g c y l i n d e r s c a n b e
identified (refer also t o 2.4.4.3.10). I f o n e o r m o r e carbon
dioxide cylinders fail, a total o f 5 0 p e r cent o f o n b o a r d
cylinders shall b e subject t o h y d r a u l i c t e s t s . F l e x i b l e hoses
shall b e replaced at intervals recommended b y t h e
manufacturer a n d not exceeding 10 years.
A b o a r d ship t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e ship's m a i n
tenance p l a n f o r carbon dioxide smothering systems
shall be c h e c k e d . M a i n t e n a n c e o f carbon dioxide
s m o t h e r i n g systems i n accordance w i t h t h e ship's
maintenance p l a n shall be p e r f o r m e d b y t h e organiza
t i o n s ( f i r m s ) r e c o g n i z e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r at least once
every t w o years (at interval 2 years + 3 m o n t h s ) o n
passenger ships o r at each special s u r v e y o n cargo ships.
2.4.5.7.3 S u r v e y o f h e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e
vessels other t h a n those listed i n 2.4.5.7.1 shall b e carried
out b y t h e surveyor o n l y at t h e initial survey o f
m a c h i n e r y a n d after significant r e p a i r s . T h e i r s u r v e y
a n d test i n a l l o t h e r cases s h a l l b e carried o u t b y a
competent representative o f the shipowner i n terms a n d
i n t h e scope specified i n t h e present Section.
N o t e s o n s u r v e y a n d test results carried o u t b y t h e
competent representative o f t h e shipowner shall b e
checked b y t h e surveyor i n t h e ship documentation.
2.4.5.7.4 I n t e r n a l s u r v e y .
2.4.5.7.4.1 A p p l i c a b l e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 4 . 5 . 6 s h a l l
be considered w h e n preparing f o r a n d carrying o u t
special surveys.
2.4.5.7.4.2 A p p a r a t u s e s a n d v e s s e l s i n a c c e s s i b l e f o r
internal survey due t otheir location shall be taken o f f or
r e m o v e d f r o m their places.
H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d v e s s e l s a r e c o n s i d e r e d inacces
sible f o r internal survey i f :
clear diameter o f a h o l e for vessel head is 3 0 m m a n d
less;
length o f vessel i s 2,5 m a n d above w i t h n o
manholes o n both bottoms;
i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o r e m o v e t u b e s a n d t u b e plates t o
e x a m i n e h e a t e x c h a n g e r s i n s i d e , a t that, t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
v i s u a l w i t h o u t u s i n g special t e c h n i c a l c o n t r o l m e a n s e n a b l i n g
c a r r y i n g o u t i n t e r n a l s u r v e y o f a b o v e m e n t i o n e d vessels.
D u r i n g t h e internal survey o f these vessels using
control tools t h e hydraulic testing o f these vessels m a y
be requested b y t h e s u r v e y o r proceeding f r o m t h e
e x a m i n a t i o n results.
2.4.5.7.4.3 V a p o r i z e r s s e r v i n g m a i n b o i l e r s a r e
subjected t o internal survey i n terms established f o r
water tube boilers.
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2.4.5.7.5 H y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g .
2.4.5.7.5.1 H y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g o f h e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d
pressure vessels inaccessible f o r internal s urve y (refer
to 2.4.5.7.4.2) shall b e carried o u t at special survey o f t h e
ship after t w o periods b e t w e e n surveys ( m i s s i n g o n e
special survey), h o w e v e r vessels filled w i t h exhaust
gases shall b e subjected t o h y d r a u l i c testing a t each
special survey o f the ship.
2.4.5.7.5.2 H y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g o f h e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d
pressure vessels m a y be d e m a n d e d b y the s u r v e y o r based
u p o n t h e results o f internal survey.
2.4.5.7.5.3 T h e r e a r e n o p e r i o d i c a l h y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g
for condensers.
2.4.5.7.6 T e s t p r e s s u r e f o r h y d r a u l i c t e s t i n g o f h e a t
exchangers a n d pressure vessels is t a k e n equal t o
1,25 w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e b u t i n a n y c a s e i t s h a l l n o t b e
less t h a n P
+ 100 kPa.
Instructions f o r carrying o u t internal surveys a n d
h y d r a u l i c tests a r e specified i n 2.4.5.8.1 a n d 2.4.5.8.2,
Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f Ships" o f
the Guidelines.
2.4.5.7.7 H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s s h a l l
be s u b m i t t e d f o r e x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n together w i t h
installed m a n d a t o r y fittings a n d a l l other devices a n d
systems serving them.
2.4.5.7.8 S a f e t y v a l v e s s h a l l b e a d j u s t e d f o r a
pressure exceeding w o r k i n g pressure b y n o t m o r e t h a n
10 p e r cent unless pressure, f o r w h i c h t h e safety v a l v e
shall b e adjusted, i s expressly specified.
W h e n lifted, t h e safety valves o f a i r receivers o f
m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y engines a n d fire extinguishing
systems shall fully interrupt t h e outgoing a i r f l o w i n
case o f t h e pressure drop i n t h e air r e c e i v e r n o m o r e t h a n
15 p e r c e n t o f t h e w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e .
A f t e r their adjustment a n d operational testing, safety
valves o f air receivers shall b e sealed b y t h e surveyor.
2.4.5.7.9 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h e a t
exchangers a n d pressure vessels shall b e carried o u t o n
the basis o f t h e survey a n d testing r e s u l t s . W h e n
substantial w e a r is f o u n d during inspection, t h e surveyor
m a y demand residual thickness measurement o f hulls,
tube a n d other elements o f apparatus a n d vessels b y
check d r i l l i n g o r thickness gages.
2.4.5.7.10 I f t h e a v e r a g e w e a r o f w a l l s o f h u l l s , t u b e s
and other responsible elements determined u p o n several
residual thickness measurements exceeds 1 0 p e r cent o f
the initial thickness o r local wear i n the f o r m o f pitting
w e a r exceeds 2 0 p e r cent o f t h e initial thickness, t h e
w o r n element shall b e replaced o r repaired; at that,
excessive thicknesses i n relation t o those required b y t h e
Rules m a y be considered.Instructions f o r technical
supervision d u r i n g repair o f heat exchangers a n d
pressure vessels a r e specified i n A p p e n d i x t o t h e
Guidelines forthe Technical Supervision during Repair
o f Sea-Going Ships.
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H e a t exchangers and pressure vessels w o r n i n excess

o f the specified standards m a y b e a l l o w e d f o r service at
reduced w o r k i n g pressure i f this is j u s t i f i e d b y strength
calculations considering t h e w e a r . T h e above said does
not refer t o C 0 cylinders, f o r w h i c h t h e reduced
w o r k i n g pressure i s n o t a l l o w e d .
A i r receivers o f starting air o f m a i n a n d auxiliary
engines m a y be used at reduced w o r k i n g pressure o n l y i f
t h i s doesn't reduce t h e n u m b e r o f e n g i n e starts r e q u i r e d
b y 16.1.3 t o 16.1.5, Part V I I I "Systems a n d P i p i n g " o f
Sea-Going Ships.
2.4.5.7.11 H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s a r e
not a l l o w e d f o r o p e r a t i o n w h e n insufficient strength i s
f o u n d a n d t h e f o l l o w i n g specific defects are f o u n d :
reduction o f residual thickness more than values
specified i n 2.4.5.7.10;
cracks a n d h o n e y c o m b s i n h u l l s a n d tubes;
d e f o r m a t i o n o f hulls a n d tubes;
gaps i n j o i n t s ;
failures o f safety a n d reducing valves a n d other
responsible fittings;
absence o r failure o f instrumentation.
2.4.5.8 S y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
2.4.5.8.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f p i p e l i n e s
o f machinery installations w i t h exhaust gas, fuel o i l ,
lubricating oil, cooling water, feed water a n d compressed
air f i t t i n g s , s t e a m p i p e s a n d b l o w - o f f p i p e s .
2.4.5.8.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f s y s t e m s , t h o r o u g h
examination o f pipelines a n d their individual elements shall
b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h access, o p e n i n g - u p o r d i s m a n t l i n g , p i p e
r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t , h y d r a u l i c tests a n d opera
t i o n a l t e s t i n g b e i n g p r o v i d e d , w h e r e necessary.
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2.4.5.8.3 I t e m s s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y s h a l l b e
properly prepared w i t h safety casing a n d cladding
o p e n e d , cleared f r o m m u d , deposits, scale.
2.4.5.8.4 S y s t e m t r a c i n g d i a g r a m s h a l l b e p r e p a r e d a n d
submitted for agreement t o t h e Register w i t h indication o f
each m e a s u r e m e n t p o i n t a n d r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s e s .
2.4.5.8.5 B e f o r e h y d r a u l i c t e s t , i n s u l a t i o n a r o u n d
detachable j o i n t s a n d seam shall b e r e m o v e d w i t h i n
100 m m o n b o t h sides o f t h e j o i n t (seam).
2.4.5.8.6 E x h a u s t g a s s y s t e m o f e n g i n e s a n d b o i l e r s
shall b e s u r v e y e d b y e n a b l i n g access t o i n t e r n a l
e x a m i n a t i o n o f silencers, spark arresters a n d devices
p r e v e n t i n g w a t e r p e n e t r a t i o n i n t o t h e e n g i n e . I n neces
sary cases r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f these
devices shall b e carried o u t . B y - p a s s dampers a n d their
actuators shall be submitted i n dismantled c o n d i t i o n w i t h
measurement results, w h e r e necessary.The system shall
be externally e x a m i n e d . S p a r k arresting a n d drainage
arrangements shall be submitted i n operation.
2.4.5.8.7 F u e l s y s t e m .
Independent fuel o i l tanks shall b e opened u pa n d
e x a m i n e d . F i t t i n g s shall b e f l a w detected a n d repaired,
safety v a l v e s adjusted a n d sealed.
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Seal elements o fpipeline detachable j o i n t s w i t h

signs o f fuel leakage shall b e replaced, a n d pipelines
w i t h fittings i n assembly shall b e tested under w o r k i n g
conditions i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f
Section 2 1 , Part V I I I "Systems a n d Piping" o f t h e
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going S h i p s . G a s fuel system shall be surveyed
according t o t h e requirements o f 13.12, Part V I I I
"Systems a n d P i p i n g " o f the Rules f o r the Classifica
tion andConstruction o fSea-Going Ships.0perational
testing o f the system, i fpossible, shall be combined
w i t h the operational testing o f the respective machi
nery.
2.4.5.8.8 L u b r i c a t i n g o i l a n d h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m .
Applicable
requirements o f 2.4.5.8.7 shall be
considered during survey o fthe system.
2.4.5.8.9 C o o l i n g w a t e r s y s t e m .
2.4.5.8.9.1 S e a w a t e r c o o l i n g s y s t e m .
S y s t e m fittings shall b e f l a w detected a n d repaired.
Filters shall be submitted f o r thorough examination.
E m e r g e n c y drainage v a l v e shall b e submitted f o r survey
in a dismantled c o n d i t i o n . W e l d e d branch pipes o f sea
v a l v e s a n d pipelines (ducts) connecting sea chests a n d
ice b o x e s shall b e tested b y h y d r a u l i c pressure i n
accordance w i t h 2.4.6.4 d u r i n g each special survey
starting f r o m t h e second o n e . T h e system operational
t e s t i n g , i f p o s s i b l e , s h a l l b e c o m b i n e d w i t h t h e opera
tional testing o f the respective machinery.
2.4.5.8.9.2 F r e s h w a t e r c o o l i n g s y s t e m .
Applicable requirements o f 2.4.5.8.9.1 shall be
considered during survey o fthe system.
2.4.5.8.10 C o n d e n s a t e f e e d i n g s y s t e m .
The system shall be submitted for survey i n accordance
w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f 2.4.5.8. Feeding
pipeline b e t w e e n feeding p u m p s a n d boilers i s subjected
to h y d r a u l i c t e s t b y a p r e s s u r e P = P
i n accordance
w i t h Table 2.1.1. Fittings shall b e f l a w detected a n d
repaired.Filters shall be submitted for thorough internal
e x a m i n a t i o n . A u t o m a t i o n a r r a n g e m e n t s s h a l l b e sub
mitted for examination w i t h opening-up a n d dismantling,
w h e r e n e c e s s a r y . I f possible, t h e system operational
testing shall b e combined w i t h the operational testing o f
the respective m a c h i n e r y a n d boilers.
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2.4.5.8.11 S t e a m a n d b l o w - o f f s y s t e m s .
I n ships w i t h steam turbine plants measurement
results shall b e p r o v i d e d for m a i n steam line w o r k i n g i n
t h e c o n d i t i o n o f stress r e l a x a t i o n . M a i n s t e a m l i n e s a n d
auxilary boiler steam lines w i t h inner diameter o f 75 m m
a n d above, w o r k i n g pressure o f 1 M P a a n d above, as
w e l l as boiler b l o w - o f f pipes are subject t o h y d r a u l i c
tests a t 1 0 years' i n t e r v a l s f o r a test pressure e q u a l t o
1,5 Pworking.Fittings
shall b e f l a w detected a n d repaired.
Safety valves shall b e adjusted a n d s e a l e d . S p r i n g
hangers shall b e surveyed i ndismantled condition a n d
measurements shall be submitted.0perational testing, i f
possible, shall b e c o m b i n e d w i t h t h e operational testing
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o f t h e p o w e r plant a n d t h e respective m a c h i n e r y a n d
boilers.
2.4.5.8.12 C o m p r e s s e d a i r s y s t e m .
Compressed a i r pipelines w i t h inner diameter o f
75 m m and above, w o r k i n g pressure o f 1 M P a and above
are subject t o h y d r a u l i c tests a t 1 0 years' i n t e r v a l s b y test
p
1,5P
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Fittings shall b e f l a w detected a n d r e p a i r e d . S a f e t y

v a l v e s s h a l l b e adjusted a n d sealed.
2.4.5.8.13 T h e s u m m a r i z e d s c o p e a n d s c h e d u l e o f
surveys a n d tests are g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 .
2.4.5.8.14 T e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g
is assessed u p o n t h e results o f s u r v e y p e r f o r m e d .
I f excessive w e a r i s f o u n d during survey, t h e
surveyor m a y d e m a n d determination o f residual thick
ness o f pipe w a l l s , as w e l l as apparatuses a n d vessels
f o r m i n g a part o f the system b y drilling w i t h mechanical
instruments, b y thickness gages o r non-destructive
testing instruments.
2.4.5.8.15 W h e n d a n g e r o u s d e f e c t s o f p i p i n g o r
fittings are found during survey, system operation shall
be p r o h i b i t e d u n t i l e l i m i n a t i o n o f defects.
2.4.5.8.16 A d d i t i o n a l i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r s u r v e y o f t h e
ship p i p i n g are stipulated i n A n n e x 2 6 t o t h e Guidelines.
2.4.5.9 S h a f t i n g , p r o p e l l e r , s t e r n t u b e , p r o p e l l e r a n d
stern shafts.
2.4.5.9.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.5.9.1.1 A t s u r v e y , t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n o f i t e m s
a n d their i n d i v i d u a l parts shall b e carried o u t w i t h
opening u p a n d dismantling, measurement execution,
h y d r a u l i c tests a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing b e i n g p e r f o r m e d ,
w h e r e necessary.
2.4.5.9.1.2 I t e m s s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y s h a l l b e
p r o p e r l y prepared a n d cleaned o f m u d a n d deposits.
2.4.5.9.1.3 S u m m a r i z e d s c o p e a n d s c h e d u l e o f
surveys a n d tests are g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 . 1 .
2.4.5.9.2 I n t e r m e d i a t e s h a f t i n g s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r
examination.
2.4.5.9.2.1 I f a s h a f t a l i g n m e n t i s c a r r i e d o u t b y shaft
axis breaks a n d floats, connection w i t h propeller (sterntube)
shaft s h a l l b e u n s c r e w e d b e f o r e t h e s h i p i s d o c k e d .
S c r e w i n g o f this c o n n e c t i o n after the d o c k i n g is c o m p l e t e d
shall b e carried o u t a f l o a t . B r e a k a n d float o f this
c o n n e c t i o n s h a l l b e checked before a n d after t h e d o c k i n g .
2.4.5.9.2.2 P a r t s o f s h a f t s i n t h e w a y o f h o l e s , s l o t s
and k e y beds shall b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d . W h e r e
necessary, testing f o r defects m a y b e carried o u t b y a n
approved procedure.
2.4.5.9.2.3 P i t c h c o n t r o l u n i t s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r
survey i n dismantled condition w i t h measurements being
presented.
2.4.5.9.2.4 S h a f t a l i g n m e n t s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d a t
each d i s m a n t l i n g o f shafts, bearings, f o u n d a t i o n chocks,
as w e l l a s d u r i n g s i g n i f i c a n t r e p a i r t o r e p l a c e h u l l
m e m b e r s i n t h e area o f shafting.
2.4.5.9.3 P r o p e l l e r .
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2.4.5.9.3.1 C o n t r o l l a b l e p i t c h a n d v e r t i c a l - a x i s
propellers shall be submitted f o r survey i n dismantled
c o n d i t i o n w i t h measurements being presented, unless
expressly p r o v i d e d otherwise i n other standards agreed
u p o n w i t h t h e Register.
A t special surveys starting f r o m t h e second special
survey, feedback rods o f the pitch-actuating m e c h a n i s m
s h a l l b e tested f o r defects.
It is a l l o w e d n o t t o dismantle C P P h u b during t h e
first special s u r v e y . I f necessary, bearings o f blade parts
i n t h e scope sufficient f o r assessment o f t h e general
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the propeller u p o n its design shall
be p a r t i a l l y d i s m a n t l e d a n d e x a m i n e d .
2.4.5.9.3.2 I n f i x e d p i t c h p r o p e l l e r s w i t h d e t a c h a b l e
blades a d j o i n i n g surfaces o f bosses a n d blades shall b e
e x a m i n e d . I f necessary, their gapping m a y b e checked.
2.4.5.9.3.3 P r o p e l l e r a n d b l a d e s e c u r i n g b o l t s ( s t u d s )
shall be surveyed w i t h the use o f a n approved procedure
o f testing f o r defects f o r detection o f c r a c k s . B o l t s
p e r m a n e n t e l o n g a t i o n shall b e c h e c k e d w i t h considera
tion o fthe manufacturer's recommendations.
2.4.5.9.3.4 B l a d e s s h a l l b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d f o r
crack detection i n the zone A w i t h the use o f an approved
procedure o f testing f o r defects at each ship d o c k i n g .
0 t h e r zones shall be examined visually.
2.4.5.9.3.5 C P P s h a l l b e p r e s s u r i z e d a f t e r a s s e m b l y
i n accordance w i t h t h e manufacturer's recommendations.
2.4.5.9.3.6 N o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a c t i v e m e a n s o f
the ship's steering s h a l l b e carried o u t at each special
survey.Extension o f the interval between overall surveys
is subject t o t h e special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n
each case a n d depends o n e f f i c i e n c y o f t h e a p p l i e d
technical condition m o n i t o r i n g system f o r active means
o f t h e ship's steering, as w e l l as c o n s i d e r i n g manufac
turer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s .
2.4.5.9.4 P r o p e l l e r s h a f t s a n d s t e r n t u b e a r r a n g e
ments.
2.4.5.9.4.1 T o c a r r y o u t n o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f
p r o p e l l e r shafts a n d sterntube a r r a n g e m e n t s t h e p r o p e l l e r
shafts s h a l l b e t a k e n o u t . T h e access s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r
visual examination and measuring.
2.4.5.9.4.1.1 A t n o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y , m e a s u r i n g o f
j o u r n a l s (liners), bearings, clearances, d r o p p i n g shall b e
carried o u t . W h e r e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g o f i n t e r l i n i n g space
is applied, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f the c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n s h a l l
b e c a r r i e d o u t , a n d i n case m e c h a n i c a l d a m a g e s o r
adhesion failure a r e identified, d a m a g e d areas shall b e
o p e n e d f o r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d , i f necessary, t h e shaft shall
be tested f o r defects u s i n g m e t h o d s o f n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e
testing.Glass-reinforced plastic protective coating shall b e
c o m p l e t e l y replaced after t e n years o f s e r v i c e . T h e e n d o f
shaft c y l i n d r i c a l part ( f r o m t h e stern e n d o f liner, i f a n y )
a n d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1/3 o f t h e c o n e l e n g t h ( f r o m t h e c o n e
base), as w e l l as flange k e y b e d a n d flange fillet ( i f a stern
or propeller shaft i s connected w i t h propeller b y flange)
shall b e checked for cracks using t h e approved procedure
o f testing f o r defects.Seals shall b e surveyed (replaced,

w h e r e necessary) a n d pressurized i n accordance w i t h t h e
manufacturer's r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s . F a b r i c a t e d rubber pro
ducts s h a l l b e replaced w i t h o u t b e i n g tested f o r defects.
2.4.5.9.4.1.2 N o r m a l / o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
structures o f p r o p e l l e r a n d sterntube shafts i s c a r r i e d o u t
once i n 5 years, p r o v i d e d t h e y are successfully surveyed
w h i l e intermediate docking surveys:
.1 o i l l u b r i c a t e d shafts (bearing clearances a n d w e a r
shall b e measured, o i l consumption a n d temperature
analysis reports shall b e reviewed, external e x a m i n a t i o n
i n accessible places);
.2 w a t e r l u b r i c a t e d shafts w i t h c o n t i n u o u s l i n e r ( i n c l u d
i n g shafts w i t h separate l i n e r s a n d c o a t i n g s b e t w e e n l i n e r s
w i t h closed fresh water lubrication system):
i n case o f cone k e y c o n n e c t i o n w i t h p r o p e l l e r
w i t h e x a m i n a t i o n o f c y l i n d r i c a l part o f shaft ( f r o m stern
and o f bush, i f any) a n dcheck o f cracking using m e t h o d
o f testing f o r defects a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register o f
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1/3 l e n g t h o f c o n e ( f r o m i t s b i g g e r
foundation);
i n case o f f l a n g e c o n n e c t i o n w i t h p r o p e l l e r w i t h
c h e c k o f c r a c k i n g i n case o f u n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f v i s u a l
i n s p e c t i o n u s i n g m e t h o d o f t e s t i n g f o r defects a p p r o v e d b y
the Register o f t h e flange fillet a n d e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e
lubrication o f the sterntube arrangement;
i n case o f cone k e y l e s s c o n n e c t i o n w i t h p r o p e l l e r
w i t h check o f cracking using m e t h o d o f testing f o r
defects a p p r o v e d b y the Register o f t h e b o w part o f cone;
i n case o f successful a d d i t i o n a l o p e r a t i n g i n d i c a t o r s for shafts w i t h closed fresh w a t e r l u b r i c a t i o n s y s t e m ;
.3 s h a f t s m a d e o f c o r r o s i o n r e s i s t a n t s t e e l s .
2.4.5.9.4.1.3
Intervals between normal/overall
s u r v e y s o f propeller a n d stern shafts o f d e s i g n different
f r o m those listed under 2.4.5.9.4.1.2 shall n o t exceed
2,5 years ( + 6 m o n t h s ) .
F o r n e w ships w i t h t w o shaft design a p p r o v e d b y the
Register t h e said i n t e r v a l s f o r shafts w i t h separate liners
and coating between liners m a yb e extended t o 5 years
(before t h e first special s u r v e y ) .
2.4.5.9.4.1.4 P r o v i d e d r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 4 . 5 . 9 . 4 . 2
are c o m p l i e d w i t h , t h e m o d i f i e d s u r v e y m a y b e a p p l i e d
instead o f normal/overall survey at t h e shipowner's
request.
2.4.5.9.4.1.5 F o r t h e s h a f t s , t o w h i c h t h e m o d i f i e d
survey i s applied, the interval between overall surveys
m a y be extended to:
up t o 7,5 years, provided the partial survey is carried
out (refer t o 2.4.5.9.4.3);
u p t o 1 0 years ( i n j u s t i f i e d cases u p t o 1 2 , 5 y e a r s ) ,
provided the partial survey is carried o u t a n d the system
for m o n i t o r i n g shaft c o n d i t i o n is i m p l e m e n t e d , w h i c h use
is recorded i n t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate.
2.4.5.9.4.2 M o d i f i e d s u r v e y m a y b e c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e
shipowner's request instead o f n o r m a l / o v e r a l l (at 5-years
intervals) s u r v e y . F o r single a n d multishaft plants such
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surveys m a y b e carried o u t , provided t h e f o l l o w i n g

conditions are met:
.1 i f used:
k e y e d j o i n t s o f propeller w i t h propeller shaft a n d
structural protection o f this j o i n t a n d shaft against
exposure t o sea water i s ensured; o r
flange j o i n t o f propeller w i t h propeller shaft a n d
structural protection o f this j o i n t a n d shaft against
exposure t o sea water i s ensured; o r
keyless j o i n t o f propeller w i t h propeller shaft a n d
protection o f t h e shaft j o i n t against exposure t o sea w a t e r
is ensured;
.2 m e a n w h i l e :
closed o i l lubricating system i s used;
shaft a n d j o i n t s are n o t liable t o corrosion;
n e w seals m a y b e i n s t a l l e d w i t h o u t r e m o v a l o f a
propeller (except the case o f k e y e d j o i n t o f p r o p e l l e r w i t h
shaft);
design i s approved a n d meets t h e Register require
ments;
clearances i n aft bearing are u p t o standards a n d
seals h a v e p r o v e d t h e i r e f f i c i e n c y ;
.3 a t m o d i f i e d s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t :
shift o f shaft f o r e x a m i n a t i o n o f i t s surface
contacting w i t h aft bearing;
survey, as f a r as possible, o f b o w bearing a n d a l l
accessible parts o f t h e shaft i n c l u d i n g c o n n e c t i o n o f
p r o p e l l e r w i t h shaft;
t e s t i n g f o r d e f e c t s o f s h a f t c o n e a t 1/3 o f t h e c o n e
l e n g t h f r o m t h e cone base a n d k e y b e d f o r cracks, as w e l l
as o f t h e s h a f t f i l l e t ;
s u r v e y o f a seal b e t w e e n t h e shaft a n d t h e p r o p e l l e r
( w h e r e keyless j o i n t o f propeller a n d shaft i s used).
Shift o f the shaft m a y n o t b e required, p r o v i d e d t h e
p r o p u l s i o n u n i t i s part o f t h e propeller shaft c o n d i t i o n
monitoring ( P C M ) system a n d all itsprovisions are met,
namely:
o i l analysis i s carried o u t o n a regular basis at
intervals n o t exceeding 6 months, a n d o i l specimens
were sampled during operation;
oil consumption a n d bearing temperature were
registered a n d remained w i t h i n allowable limits.
Documentation o n o i l analysis shall b e submitted.
A s a m i n i m u m , each analysis shall include t h e f o l l o w i n g
parameters: contents o f water, chlorides, m e t a l particles
a n d o i l a g e i n g ( o x i d a t i o n ) . S t e r n seals s h a l l b e c h e c k e d
for tightness (refer also t o A p p e n d i x 13 t o t h e Guide
lines).
2.4.5.9.4.3 P a r t i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e
shipowner's discretion i n lieu o f the overall survey ( w i t h
an interval o f5 years).Partial survey includes the check
o f o i l seals a n d b e a r i n g clearances and/or shaft d r o p p i n g .
W h e r e propellers w i t h k e y e d j o i n t s are used, propeller
dismantling is required t o o p e n u p t h e b o w cone part a n d
conduct testing f o r defects u s i n g t h e a p p r o v e d N D T
procedure.
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2.4.5.9.4.4 A p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e p r e s e n t
Chapter t o t h e c o m m e r c i a l vessels, w h i c h a r e o w n e d o r
chartered b y governments a n d are used as combat o r
support ships i n m i l i t a r y operations, i s subject t o special
c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case.
2.4.5.9.5 0 p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g .
2.4.5.9.5.1 0 p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s h a f t i n g a n d
propeller shall be carried o u t during operational testing
o f m a i n machinery.
W h e r e necessary, special operational testing o f
shafting a n d propeller m a y b e demanded proceeding
f r o m t h e i r technical c o n d i t i o n a n d extent o f repair.
2.4.5.9.5.2 D u r i n g C P P t e s t i n g , o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g
o f controllable pitch mechanism a n d control system
( f r o m a l l c o n t r o l stations) shall b e carried out.
2.4.5.9.5.3 B e a r i n g t e m p e r a t u r e a n d w a t e r a n d
sterntube bearing o i l a n d water lubrication systems shall
be c h e c k e d d u r i n g tests.
2.4.5.9.6 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
2.4.5.9.6.1 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f
technical condition o f shafting a n d propeller are
stipulated i n 2.4.5.1.4 t o 2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.5.9.6.2 T h e m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e o p e r a t i n g
clearance A b e t w e e n t h e propeller shaft a n d f r a m i n g
o r b e t w e e n t h e propeller shaft a n d b a b b i t t i n g o f t h e
sterntube seal shall n o t exceed t h e f o l l o w i n g values:
w h e n bearing is manufactured from l i g n u m vitae,
rubber, textolite, resin-bonded chipboard, caprolon:
A = 0 , 0 1 2 d + 1 , 8 m m f o r shaft diameter 6 0 0 m m
a n d less;
A = 0 , 0 0 5 d + 6,0 m m f o r shaft diameter m o r e t h a n
600 m m ;
babbitting:
A = 0 , 0 0 5 d + 1,0 m m
w h e r e d = shaft diameter b y t h e liner, i n m m .
2.4.5.9.6.3 T h e m i n i m a l t h i c k n e s s t o f t h e b r o n z e
liner o f propeller shaft i n t h e w o r k i n g areas ( i n t h e area
o f s t e r n t u b e b e a r i n g a n d s e a l s ) p e r m i t t e d d u r i n g opera
t i o n s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h a t c a l c u l a t e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
t =
0,02?+
5,0 m m
w h e r e d = shaft diameter u n d e r t h e liner, i n m m .
2.4.5.9.6.4 R e p a i r o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f u n i t s a n d
c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l b e required, i f defects exceeding t h e
m a x i m u m permissible standards are found.
T h e s e are t h e f o l l o w i n g defects:
.1 damages:
shaft c r a c k i n g a n d b e n d i n g ;
cracks a n d h o n e y c o m b s i n sterntube a n d bearing bush;
damage o f framing o rbearing lining;
excessive n i c k s , h a i r l i n e s a n d roughness o f shaft
necks, liners a n d bearings;
cracks o n l i n e r s a n d d a m a g e o f t h e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g ;
cracks o n the propeller blades a n d excessive b e n d i n g
o f blades;
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d a m a g e t o sterntube arrangement seal details;

.2 e x c e s s i v e w e a r o f s h a f t s , l i n e r s , f r a m i n g o r
bearing lining, blades a n d hubs o f propellers (including
w e a r d u e t o corrosion a n d erosion), details o f sterntube
bearing seal elements o i l o r w a t e r lubricated;
.3 s h a f t i n g m i s a l i g n m e n t , b r e a k i n g t h e f i t o f
sterntube, bushes, liners, connecting couplings a n d
propeller.
Instructions f o r technical supervision during repair
o f shafting a n d propellers components are stipulated i n
the relevant appendices t o the Guidelines o n Technical
Supervision during Repair o f Sea-Going Ships.
2.4.5.9.6.5 S h a f t i n g a n d p r o p e l l e r s h a l l n o t b e
considered f i t f o r service, i f d u r i n g operational testing
the f o l l o w i n g findings w e r e detected: excessive vibra
tion, a b n o r m a l strokes, excessive heating o f bearings,
malfunctions o f the lubricating system a n d controllable
pitch mechanism.
Reasons f o r such m a l f u n c t i o n s shall b e detected a n d
defects s h a l l b e e l i m i n a t e d .
2.4.5.9.6.6 D u r i n g e a c h d i s m a n t l i n g , s h a f t i n g a l i g n
m e n t shall be performed using the procedure approved
b y t h e Register.
N e c e s s i t y f o r t h e static b a l a n c i n g o f propellers after
repair is established proceeding f r o m t h e scope o f
replacement o f blade parts o r w e l d i n g d e p o s i t i o n
considering results o f survey a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e
shafting operation.
2.4.6 S h i p s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
2.4.6.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f t h e g e n e r a l
ship systems and p i p i n g w i t h fittings and instrumentation
(bilge, drainage, ballast, h e e l i n g a n d t r i m m i n g , pipelines
passing t h r o u g h fuel o i l a n d l i q u i d cargo tanks, l i q u i d
cargo s y s t e m s o f o i l tankers, air, o v e r f l o w a n d s o u n d i n g
pipes, v e n t i l a t i o n ) , h y d r a u l i c d r i v e systems, b o t t o m , side
fittings a n d fittings i n the watertight bulkheads, corrosion
protection condition.
F o r special survey o f systems a n d piping f o r m i n g
part o f the ship m a c h i n e r y installations, refer t o 2.4.5.8.
2.4.6.2 A t e a c h s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f g e n e r a l s h i p
systems a n d piping listed i n 2.4.6.1, thorough examina
t i o n o f systems a n d their separate c o m p o n e n t s shall b e
c a r r i e d o u t p r o v i d i n g , w h e r e n e c e s s a r y , access, o p e n i n g - u p
or dismantling, measurement o f residual thicknesses o f
pipes, as w e l l as h y d r a u l i c tests a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing.
Instructions f o r preparation o f general ship systems
and piping f o r survey, refer t o 2.4.5.8.3 t o 2.4.5.8.5.
L i q u i d cargo systems o n o i l tankers, o i l recovery
ships a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers, gas carriers a n d c h e m i c a l
tankers shall be degassed prior t o survey.
T h e requirements for survey o f general ship systems
listed i n 2.4.6.1 are g i v e n below:
.1 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f the bilge system, t h e inlet b r a n c h
pipes, their m u d boxes o r screens, s h u t - o f f a n d
non-return valves, manifolds and their non-return valves,
w a t e r seals f o r d r y i n g c o o l e d spaces, stop v a l v e s o f
drainage pipes i n bilge system shall be e x a m i n e d . D u r i n g

operational testing o fthe system compartments shall be
dried b y each bilge p u m p a n d e m e r g e n c y d r y i n g o f
engine r o o m , as w e l l as actuation o f t h e v a l v e r e m o t e
control shall be carried out.
W h e r e emergency drainage system i s available o n
board, i t shall b e subjected t o t h e similar survey a n d
operational testing;
.2 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e b a l l a s t s y s t e m , v a l v e s o n
watertight bulkheads and valves o fdistribution boxes
shall b e examined.
D u r i n g operational testing, p u m p i n g o f water f r o m the
farthermost ballast tanks b y each ballast p u m p a n d
operation o f v a l v e remote control drives shall b e checked;
.3 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e l i q u i d c a r g o s y s t e m o n o i l
tankers, i t is necessary t o carry o u t t h e external
e x a m i n a t i o n o f pipelines a n d fittings, as w e l l as contact
banks o n flange j o i n t s o f cargo pipeline a n d earthing.
P u m p remote stopping devices shall b e checked;
.4 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f a i r , e x h a u s t g a s , o v e r f l o w a n d
sounding pipes, i t i s necessary t o check t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y
and c o n d i t i o n o f closures o f outlets o f air pipes o n o p e n
decks, s h u t - o f f valves o f air pipes o f sea chests a n d ice
boxes, f l a m e arresters o n a i r pipes o f fuel o i l , o i l a n
l i q u i d cargo tanks, cofferdams adjacent t o cargo tanks
a n d slop tanks, o n t h e outlets o f v e n t pipes, breathing
v a l v e s a n d f l a m e arresters o f v e n t pipes, protective
devices f r o m t h e atmospheric precipitates, sight glasses
o n o v e r f l o w pipes, self-closing a n d test cocks o f short
sounding pipes a n d l i q u i d l e v e l indicator;
.5 d u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m , i t i s
necessary t o check t h e c o n d i t i o n o f v e n t ducts a n d
trunks, especially i n t h e places o f passage t h r o u g h
watertight a n d fire bulkheads, fire dampers a n d their
drives, closures o f v e n t i l a t i n g c o w l s o n o p e n decks,
i n s u l a t i o n o f v e n t ducts, f l a m e arresters o n v e n t i l a t i o n
t r u n k s o f cargo p u m p r o o m s , etc.
V e n t i l a t i n g s y s t e m o f hazardous spaces s h a l l b e
operationally tested.Ships whose keels were laid o n o r
after 1 January 2 0 1 2 shall be checked for the a v a i l a b i l i t y
o f safe a c c e s s t o t h e c o n t r o l s f o r c l o s u r e o f v e n t i l a t i o n
ducts (refer t o 12.1.10, Part V I I I " S y s t e m s and P i p i n g " o f
the R u l e s f o r Construction) leading t o cargo, m a c h i n e r y
a n d o t h e r spaces fitted w i t h fire s m o t h e r i n g systems;
.6 s p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s s u r v e y o f d r a i n a g e p i p e s
p a s s i n g t h r o u g h t h e s i d e s , d e c k s , b u l k h e a d s a n d plat
forms.
Drainage pipes shall b e submitted f o r e x a m i n a t i o n
w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n o f access, o p e n i n g - u p a n d dismant
ling, w h e r e necessary.
Drainage pipes together w i t h detachable j o i n t s ,
b u l k h e a d penetrations, p i p e l i n e a n d side fittings s h a l l
be s u r v e y e d i n o r d e r t o assess t h e i r c o n d i t i o n , absence o f
m e d i u m gaps a n d external indications o f damage.
D u r i n g survey o f fittings the condition o f local a n d
remote control drives shall be checked.
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W h e r e necessary, u p o n t h e surveyor's request, t h e

pipeline i n s u l a t i o n ( i f a n y ) shall b e r e m o v e d , pipes a n d
fittings shall b e dismantled f o r e x a m i n a t i o n o f their
internal surface, assessment o f c o n d i t i o n o f v a l v e s , gate
v a l v e s a n d flaps, a n d the residual thickness o f pipes shall
be m e a s u r e d . F o r this purpose before d i s m a n t l i n g a n d
survey t h e drainage pipes shall b e prepared, flushed a n d
steamed out, as appropriate.
U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e survey, t h e drainage pipes
together w i t h detachable j o i n t s , b u l k h e a d penetrations,
p i p e l i n e a n d side fittings shall b e s u b m i t t e d f o r
operational testing according t o their p u r p o s e . A t t h e
same time t h e serviceability o f the local a n d remote
fitting c o n t r o l stations shall b e checked.
Repairs o r replacement o f drainage pipes a n d fittings
s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n case defects o r w e a r s , p r e v e n t i n g t h e
use o f pipes a n d fittings b y proper purpose, w e r e detected
d u r i n g the s u r v e y . P i p e cracks, t h r o u g h holes i n pipe w a l l s ,
unavoidable looseness i n the detachable pipe joints, damage
o f bulkhead penetrations, pipeline a n d b o t t o m fittings,
l e a k i n g o f m e d i u m t h r o u g h t h e closed valves, gate v a l v e s
a n d flaps d u e t o t h e i r w e a r o r d a m a g e , w e a r o f p i p e w a l l s
e x c e e d i n g t h e l i m i t s o f p i p e w e a r , stated i n t h e t e c h n i c a l
documentation o f t h e appropriate organizations and firms o r
exceeding t h e l i m i t i n g residual pipe w a l l thickness, are
considered as such.
Drainage pipes shall n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r service, i f
during survey a n d operational testing t h e above men
t i o n e d defects o r o t h e r defects, p r e v e n t i n g t h e u s e o f
pipes a n d fittings b y proper purpose, are found;
.7 p l a s t i c p i p e l i n e s u s e d i n t h e v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m ,
passing through t h e watertight a n d fire-fighting bulk
heads a n d h a z a r d o u s spaces, s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d p r o v i d
i n g , w h e r e necessary, access, o p e n i n g - u p a n d dismant
ling at intermediate a n d special surveys.
2.4.6.3 H y d r a u l i c d r i v e s y s t e m s .
2.4.6.3.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y o f h y d r a u l i c d r i v e s y s t e m s
includes t h e survey o f hydraulic motors, hydraulic
pumps, pipelines, v a l v e units, slide v a l v e units, a u x i l i a r y
d r i v e p u m p s ( m a k e - u p p u m p s , etc.), h y d r a u l i c a m p l i
fiers, d r a i n i n g stations a n d h y d r a u l i c a c c u m u l a t o r s
(if any), hydraulic cylinders o f t h e brakes ( i n deck
m a c h i n e r y w i t h h y d r a u l i c drives), safety v a l v e s , pneu
matic tanks a n d draining tanks ( i f any), a n d other
hydraulic devices a n d units depending o n the design a n d
purpose o f the hydraulic drives.
2.4.6.3.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y , h y d r a u l i c d r i v e s y s t e m s
including their components a n d units, listed i n 2.4.6.3.1,
s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n o f access,
opening-up a n d dismantling, where necessary.Therewith
the directions contained i n t h e manufacturers' technical
documentation a n d maintenance manuals f o r hydraulic
drive systems shall b e considered, as w e l l as structural
peculiarities o f t h e systems i n s t a l l e d . I f required, at t h e
surveyor's request, pipe r e s i d u a l thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t . I n t h e cases s t i p u l a t e d i n t h e
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surveyor m a y require f o r measurement results a n d w e a r
d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f the essential units a n d c o m p o n e n t s o f the
hydraulic drive systems t o b e submitted.
2.4.6.3.3 U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y a n d
e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e defects r e v e a l e d d u r i n g t h e survey,
the hydraulic drive systems shall be submitted f o r
operational testing together w i t h hydraulic motors a n d
h y d r a u l i c p u m p s o f t h e respective m a c h i n e r y (refer
to 2.4.5.5). T h e m a i n characteristics o f t h e h y d r a u l i c
drives operation shall be checked during the operational
testing o f the machinery served b y them.
2.4.6.3.4 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 4 . 6 . 3 . 3 ,
the f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
.1 failure-free o p e r a t i o n o f t h e h y d r a u l i c d r i v e
systems;
.2 o p e r a t i o n o f w o r k i n g l i q u i d d r a i n i n g d e v i c e s a f t e r
lifting safety valves;
.3 o p e r a t i o n o f t h e d e v i c e s f o r a i r r e m o v a l f r o m t h e
hydraulic drive machinery a n d system;
.4 o p e r a t i o n o f t h e d e v i c e s ( p u m p s , v a l v e s , e t c . ) f o r
refilling t h e w o r k i n g l i q u i d leakages a n d t h e devices f o r
the liquid draining f r o m the system;
.5 o p e r a t i o n o f f i l t e r s , c o n t r o l e q u i p m e n t ;
.6 o p e r a t i o n o f t h e w o r k i n g l i q u i d a c c u m u l a t o r s ( i f a n y ) ;
.7 a b s e n c e o f w o r k i n g m e d i u m g a p s i n t h e s y s t e m
and air inflows;
.8 o p e r a t i o n o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n .
2.4.6.3.5 G e n e r a l p r o v i s i o n s f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f
technical condition o f hydraulic drive systems are
stipulated i n 2.4.5.1.4 t o 2.4.5.1.6.
2.4.6.3.6 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f u n i t s o r
components i n t h e hydraulic drive systems shall be
carried o u t i n case defects o r w e a r s , p r e v e n t i n g the u s e o f
pipes a n d fittings b y proper purpose, w e r e detected
d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y . P i p e cracks, t h r o u g h holes i n pipe
walls, unavoidable looseness i n t h e detachable pipe
j o i n t s , l e a k i n g o f m e d i u m t h r o u g h the v a l v e s , slide gates,
a u x i l i a r y pumps, accumulator d i a p h r a g m fracture, failure
o f auxiliary drive pumps (make-up pump for refilling
leakage i n t h e s y s t e m , d r a i n s t a t i o n p u m p , etc.) failure o f
control equipment, pipe w a l l wear exceeding t h e
m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s stated i n t h e appropriate
technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n o r i n t h e present R u l e s are
considered as such.
2.4.6.3.7 H y d r a u l i c d r i v e s y s t e m s s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d
fit f o r service, i f d u r i n g the s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing
the defects m e n t i o n e d i n 2.4.6.3.6 o r o t h e r defects,
preventing t h e use o f pipes a n d fittings b y proper
purpose, are found.
2.4.6.4 B o t t o m , s i d e a n d w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d v a l v e s .
2.4.6.4.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s t h e s u r v e y o f
b o t t o m , side a n d w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d v a l v e s , located
both above a n d under the waterline.
2.4.6.4.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s , b o t t o m , s i d e a n d
watertight bulkhead valves shall be submitted f o r
thorough examination w i t h mandatory opening-up o f

units a n d components.Such surveys shall be combined
w i t h dock surveys (refer t o 2.5).
2.4.6.4.3 A t e v e r y i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d s p e c i a l d r y d o c k
survey starting f r o m t h e second special survey, a n d f o r
ships subject t o a n n u a l d o c k i n g (refer t o 2.5.1.5), a t t h e
second o r third annual d r y dock surveys the b o t t o m a n d
side f i t t i n g s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n t h e d i s m a n t l e d c o n d i t i o n ,
defects s h a l l b e d e t e c t e d a n d t h e f i t t i n g s s h a l l b e r e p a i r e d
and l a p p e d . T h e branch pipes w h e r e t h e above m e n t i o n e d
fittings are installed shall b e submitted f o r t h o r o u g h
examination w i t h the residual thickness measurement being
carried o u t using t h e approved procedure.
2.4.6.4.4 H y d r a u l i c t e s t s i n s t e a d o f s u r v e y s w i t h t h e
residual thickness measurement are n o t allowed.
2.4.6.4.5 A f t e r t h e s h i p h a s b e e n l a u n c h e d t h e v a l v e s
s h a l l b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.6.4.6 W a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d v a l v e s s h a l l b e sub
mitted for survey i ndismantled condition.The bulkhead
penetrations shall be submitted f o r thorough examinat i o n . I f necessary, t h e residual thickness measurements
2.4.6.4.7 T h e r e m o t e d r i v e s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d i n
operation.
2.4.6.4.8 B o t t o m , s i d e v a l v e s a n d v a l v e s i n s t a l l e d
beneath t h e waterline a n d also w e l d e d branches a n d
pipelines (channels) connecting sea chests a n d ice boxes,
i f the valves are installed thereon, shall be tested at each
special survey, starting f r o m t h e second s u r v e y . T h e
above valves a n d branches shall be h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested
b y n o t less t h a n 0 , 5 M P a t e s t i n g pressure.
Test pressure o f the h y d r a u l i c test corresponds t o t h e
pressure stipulated for t h e sea chests a n d ice boxes, a n d
pipelines (channels) connecting sea chests a n d ice boxes
w h i c h s h a l l b e h o s e tested u p t o t h e l e v e l o f 1,25 h e i g h t
o f t h e ship's side, t h e test pressure b e i n g n o t less t h a n t h e
pressure i n t h e b l o w i n g system o f sea chests a n d i c e
boxes.
Discharge valves above waterline shall be hydraul i c a l l y tested b y t h e test pressure e q u a l t o t h e pressure o f
the v a l v e s b l o w i n g u p m e d i u m o r t h e test pressure s h a l l
be t a k e n equal t o 0 , 2 M P a .
After repair o r replacement t h e valves shall be
h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested b y t h e pressure n o t less t h a n
0,5 M P a .
e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e defects r e v e a l e d d u r i n g t h e survey,
b o t t o m , side a n d w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d v a l v e s s h a l l b e
submitted f o r operational testing.
valves technical condition are stipulated i n 2.4.5.1.4,
2.4.5.1.5.
2.4.6.4.11 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e f i t t i n g s '
u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t i n case t h e
defects p r e v e n t i n g t h e u s e o f t h e v a l v e s b y t h e proper
purpose are revealed during t h e survey.
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process o f t h e valves shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e technical
documentation (drawings) approved b y t h e Register.
2.4.6.4.12 B o t t o m , s i d e a n d w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d
v a l v e s s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d f i t f o r service i n case d u r i n g t h e
s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing t h e defects, p r e v e n t i n g t h e
use o f the v a l v e s b y t h e p r o p e r purpose, a r e detected.
2.4.6.5 P i p i n g p a s s i n g t h r o u g h f u e l t a n k s a n d c a r g o
tanks.
2.4.6.5.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y i n c l u d e s t h e s u r v e y o f
pipelines passing t h r o u g h fuel tanks a n d cargo tanks
without tunnels.
2.4.6.5.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y t h e p i p e l i n e s p a s s i n g
t h r o u g h fuel tanks a n d cargo tanks w i t h o u t tunnels shall
be s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n o f access,
opening-up a n ddismantling, where necessary.If needed,
at t h e s u r v e y o r ' s r e q u e s t , t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s o f t h e p i p e
residual thickness shall b e carried out.
2.4.6.5.3 T h e p i p e l i n e s i n q u e s t i o n s h a l l b e t e s t e d
h y d r a u l i c a l l y at each special s u r v e y . W h e r e t h e pipelines
are fitted w i t h detachable j o i n t s i n s i d e t h e t a n k s , t h e y
shall b e h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested at intermediate s u r v e y s . T h e
test pressure o f p i p e l i n e h y d r a u l i c test s h a l l b e t a k e n
e q u a l t o 1,5 m a x i m u m w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e
(1,5P )of
the pipeline passing t h r o u g h fuel tanks a n d cargo
tanks.
e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e defects r e v e a l e d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y
the pipelines shall be submitted f o r operational testing.
fittings' technical c o n d i t i o n are stipulated i n 2.4.5.1.4,
2.4.5.1.5 a n d 2.4.5.1.7.
2.4.6.5.6 R e p a i r s o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e p i p e l i n e s
shall b e carried o u t i n case t h e defects p r e v e n t i n g t h e u s e
o f t h e pipelines b y t h e proper purpose a r e detected
during t h e survey.
2.4.6.5.7 T h e p i p i n g i n q u e s t i o n s h a l l n o t b e f o u n d
fit f o r service i f d u r i n g the s u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l testing
the i r r e m o v a b l e defects a r e detected.
2.4.6.6 O t h e r s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g .
2.4.6.6.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f o t h e r s y s t e m s a n d
pipelines shall b e carried o u ti n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable instructions o f 2.4.6.1 t o 2.4.6.5.
2.4.6.6.2 S p e c i a l s u r v e y o f s h i p h o s e s s u b j e c t t o t h e
Register technical supervision shall be carried o u t i n the
scope specified i n 2.2.6.5 w i t h t h e o b l i g a t o r y h y d r a u l i c
tests u n d e r a pressure e q u a l t o t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e
w o r k i n g pressure o f the hose stated i n i t s certificate a n d
m a r k e d o n b o t h e n d s o f t h e h o s e o r t o 1,5 o f t h e w o r k i n g
pressure o f t h e system o n w h i c h t h e hose i s fitted,
w h i c h e v e r i s greater.
2.4.6.6.3 R e p a i r o f h o s e s m a y b e c a r r i e d o u t
according t o procedure approved b y t h e Register b y
means o f curing the p a d layers l y i n g outside t h e w i r e
s p i r a l . T h e repair o f t h e p a d l a y e r s i n each case s h a l l b e
carried out layer b y l a y e r . I t is not permitted t o repair t h e
working
same hose segment m o r e than o n c e . A f t e r repair t h e

survey a n d hydraulic testing shall b e repeated under t h e
Register technical supervision.
2.4.6.7 C o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n .
2.4.6.7.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y t h e c o n d i t i o n o f c o r r o
sion protection o f sea w a t e r p i p i n g shall b e checked:
insulating j o i n t s for t h e absence o f metal-contacting
surfaces ( v o l t a g e d r o p s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 0 , 1 V ) ;
protectors (protectors, w h i c h w o r k i n g m e t a l i s w o r n
b y m o r e t h a n 4 0 p e r cent o f t h e initial m a s s b y the date o f
survey, shall b e replaced);
"sacrificial" branch pipes (residual w a l l thickness o f
"sacrificial" branch pipes shall b e sufficient till t h e n e x t
special s u r v e y w i t h regard t o carbon steel c o r r o s i o n rate
b e i n g e q u a l t o 1,5 m m p e r y e a r ) .
2.4.7.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.7.1.1 D u r i n g s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p t h e l i s t o f
its electrical e q u i p m e n t , i t s design, a r r a n g e m e n t a n d
installation shall be checked f o r compliance w i t h t h e
Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships a n d t h e technical condition o f t h e
electrical equipment shall b e determined.
2.4.7.1.2 T h e s u m m a r i z e d s c o p e o f s u r v e y o f t h e
electrical components i s g i v e n i n Table 2.1.1.
2.4.7.1.3 I f i n t h e p e r i o d p r i o r t o s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f t h e
ship o r d u r i n g special s u r v e y t h e repair w o r k s o f the m a i n
generators, propeller m o t o r s w e r e carried out, t h e n the said
electrical machines shall b e tested d u r i n g t h e sea trials
together w i t h t h e w h o l e electric p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t . T h e
p r o g r a m o f sea t r i a l s w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f m o d e s a n d d u r a t i o n
o f the trials shall b e submitted t o t h e Register for approval.
2.4.7.1.4 T h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r i c a l
equipment shall b e determined as p e r t h e survey results
a n d the i n f o r m a t i o n o n wears, damages, defects r e v e a l e d
during the operation; repairs and replacements performed
as s h o w n i n t h e s h i p ' s d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( s h i p ' s d a t a b o o k s ,
reports, e n g i n e - r o o m logs, etc.).
2.4.7.1.5 F o r n e w e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t b e i n g i n s t a l l e d
o n board the ship, t h e documents shall b e submitted for the
items stipulated b y t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships a n d Rules f o r Technical
Supervision during Construction o fShips a n d Manufacture
o f Materials a n d Products f o r Ships.
2.4.7.1.6 E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t o f t h e s e r v i c e , a m e n i t y a n d process spaces s h a l l b e subjected t o the t e c h n i c a l
supervision b y t h e Register i n respect o f selection o f
types a n d cross-section o f cables a n d w i r e s , m e t h o d s o f
cable i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d connection, i n s u l a t i o n resistance,
earthing a n d protection devices.
2.4.7.1.7 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e s t a n d a r d s o f t h e a x i a l s h a f t
displacement i n t h e sliding bearings o f electrical
machines, standards o f t h e i n s u l a t i o n resistance a n d
standards o f self-vibration o f electrical machines are
given i n Tables 2.4.7.1.7-1, 2.4.7.1.7-2 a n d 2.4.7.1.7-3,
accordingly.
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T a b l e 2.4.7.1.7-1
Standards o f axial shaft displacement i n sliding bearings
of electrical machines
Output,
kW
Shaft displacement
U p to 10
10 3 0
30 70
70 125
Over 125
o n e side
b o t h sides
0,5
0,75
1,0
1,5
2,0
1,0
1,5
2,0
3,0
4,0
N o t e s : 1 . D i s p l a c e m e n t e s t a b l i s h e d t o b o t h sides o f t h e a r m a t u r e
(rotor) central position, being determined b y magnetic field.
2 . F o r m a c h i n e s w i t h t h e shaft j o u r n a l diameter b e i n g m o r e
t h a n 2 0 0 m m , r u n d o w n i s t a k e n t o b e e q u a l t o 2 p e r cent o f t h e shaft
j o u r n a l diameter.
Table
Standards o finsulation resistance
Nos.
Resistance o f insulation
in t h e heated condition, M O h
Normal
1
2
3
2.4.7.1.7-2
Electrical machines
M a g n e t i c stations, starting
devices
M a i n , emergency, distribution
switchboards, control panels,
e t c . w i t h the detached external
circuits, earthing indicators
s i g n a l l a m p s , v o l t m e t e r s , etc.:
up t o 100 V
100 500 V
A c c u m u l a t o r batteries w i t h t h e
detached consumers:
up to 24 V
25 220 V
C a b l e n e t w o r k feeder:
lighting
up t o 100 V
100 220 V
power 100 500 V
Signalling
and monitoring
control circuits:
up t o 100 V
101 500 V
Maximum
allowable
0 , 7 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 2
0 , 3 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 0 6
1,0 a n d a b o v e n o t less t h a n 0 , 2
T a b l e 2.4.7.1.7-3
S t a n d a r d s o f self-vibration o f electrical m a c h i n e s
Speed o frotation, m i n
Self-vibration amplitude,
mm
- 1
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000

0,1
0,09 0,075 0,060 0,050 0,030 0,020
N o t e . T h e limits o f the allowable vibrations are determined

b y t h em a x i m u m double amplitude o f self-vibration o f electrical
machines indicated i n the Table.
Standards o f t h e permissible variations o f t h e a i r

gaps o f t h e electrical m a c h i n e s shall b e d e t e r m i n e d i n
accordance w i t h t h e stated b e l o w .
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T h e m a x i m u m permissible deviations o f the air gaps

relative t o the arithmetic m e a n value:
b e t w e e n r o t o r a n d stator o f a s y n c h r o n o u s m a c h i n e s
up t o + 2 5 p e r cent;
b e t w e e n r o t o r a n d stator o f s y n c h r o n o u s m a c h i n e s
up t o + 1 0 p e r cent;
for direct-current machines w i t h lap w i n d i n g w i t h
gaps b e t w e e n the armature a n d m a i n poles u p t o 3 m m
+ 1 0 p e r cent, m o r e t h a n 3 m m u p t o + 5 p e r cent;
for direct-current machines w i t h w a v e w i n d i n g w i t h
gaps b e t w e e n the armature a n d m a i n poles u p t o 3 m m
+ 2 5 p e r cent, m o r e t h a n 3 m m u p t o + 1 2 p e r cent;
for direct current machines (between t h e armature
a n d c o m m u t a t i n g poles) + 5 p e r cent.
M e a s u r e m e n t o f a i r gaps, w h e r e possible, s h a l l b e
p e r f o r m e d f r o m b o t h sides o f the a r m a t u r e ( r o t o r ) i n f o u r
d i f f e r e n t p o i n t s i n t w o p e r p e n d i c u l a r p l a n e s ( i n 90).
2.4.7.1.8 T h e a l l o w a b l e e c c e n t r i c i t y o f c o m m u t a t o r s
and rings shall n o t exceed the values regulated b y the
manufacturer's documentation, a n d i n t h e absence o f t h e
latter - b y t h e R e g i s t e r - a p p r o v e d documentation.
2.4.7.2 E l e c t r i c p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t s .
2.4.7.2.1 E l e c t r i c p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t s m a i n gene-rators,
propulsion m o t o r s a n d electromagnetic clutches w i t h a l l t h e
servicing auxiliary machinery, switchboards, control a n d
m o n i t o r i n g panels, safety interlock a n d signalling shall be
o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e p r i m e m o v e r s . D u r i n g
t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f m a i n generators, e x c i t i n g u n i t s , con
verters t h e f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
c o n d i t i o n o f bed plate, e n d shields a n d bearings;
axial displacement o f armature o r rotor i n sliding
bearings (displacement shall n o t exceed t h e values
indicated i n Table 2.4.7.1.7-1);
clearances i n t h e bearings o f electrical machines o f
the electric p r o p u l s i o n plant ( t h e clearances shall
correspond t o t h e manufacturer's data);
air gaps o f the machines (the gaps shall correspond
t o t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s data, t h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l e
variations are g i v e n i n 2.4.7.1.7);
insulation o f bearings o f propulsion motors and m a i n
generators o f electric p r o p u l s i o n plant;
c o n d i t i o n o f surfaces o f c o m m u t a t o r s a n d slip rings
(refer t o 2.4.7.1.8);
position o f t h e cross-piece i n accordance w i t h t h e
m a r k available, c o n d i t i o n o f brushes a n d brush unit;
availability a n d condition o f instrumentation (tem
perature sensors, o i l a n d w a t e r pressure relays, w a t e r
sensors, etc.) a n d h e a t i n g e l e m e n t s ;
availability a n d c o n d i t i o n o f spare parts.
During t h e examination attention shall be paid t o
possible cracks i n t h e b e d plates a n d shafts o f r o t o r s a n d
armatures a n d i n t h e e n d shields o f machines, damage o f
a layer o f protective v a r n i s h o f stator w i n d i n g s , armature
a n d pole coils, located outside o f t h e slots a n d i n t h e
s h r o u d i n g o f r o t o r a n d stator front parts, burrs a n d other
defects o f the i n t e r n a l surfaces o f b r u s h h o l d e r collars.
2.4.7.2.2 W h e n t e s t i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t
at d i r e c t c u r r e n t t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e c h e c k e d :
start o f p r i m e m o v e r s b y electric starter ( i f p r o v i d e d ) ;
start a n d reverse o f p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s a t t h e
m i n i m u m speed o f rotation, operation o f electrical
p r o p u l s i o n plant at every p o s i t i o n o f t h e m o d e switchgear
o n t h e m a i n exciting unit a n d other m a i n auxiliary
machinery, as w e l l as o n t h e standby exciting u n i t a n d
standby auxiliary machinery;
c o n t r o l o f p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s f r o m each c o n t r o l
station;
actuating o f all types o f protection provided b y the
electric m o v e m e n t d i a g r a m ;
operation o f interlocks a n d signalling provided b y
the electric m o v e m e n t diagram.
2.4.7.2.3 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f t h e e l e c t r i c p r o p u l
sion plant at alternating current shall b e carried o u t
s i m i l a r t o t h e test o f t h e electrical p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t a t
direct current.
Moreover, t h e f o l l o w i n g shall be checked:
start a n d r e v e r s e o f p r o p u l s i o n electric m o t o r s f r o m
t w o diesel-generators a n d f r o m o n e diesel-generator
( i f such e m e r g e n c y start o f electric p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s
is p r o v i d e d ) , o n b o a r d ships w h e r e turbines a r e p r i m e
m o v e r s o f t h e generators start a n d reverse o f each
p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r f r o m its generator a n d b o t h p r o p u l s i o n
m o t o r s f r o m o n e generator;
interlock o f t h e starting device w i t h t h e engine
telegraph ( i f provided);
change o f rotational speed o f p r o p u l s i o n m o t o r s b y
means o f change o f rotational speed o f p r i m e m o v e r s .
2.4.7.3 M a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y s o u r c e s o f e l e c t r i c a l
power.
2.4.7.3.1 M a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y s o u r c e s o f e l e c t r i c a l
p o w e r (unless t h e y a r e accumulator batteries) shall b e
checked together w i t h prime m o v e r s at the m a x i m u m
possible load o f generators, n o t exceeding t h e n o m i n a l
value.
2.4.7.3.2 D u r i n g t h e t e s t o f t h e g e n e r a t o r w i t h
driving engine the f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
allowable change limits o f the prime m o v e r no-load
speed b y t h e remote operation o f the regulator f r o m t h e
m a i n s w i t c h b o a r d . T h e l i m i t s o f c h a n g e s h a l l n o t b e less
t h a n 2 0 p e r cent a n d n o t m o r e t h a n 1 0 p e r cent o f t h e
rated r o t a t i o n a l speed;
operation o f voltage regulator;
degree o f c o m m u t a t o r sparking i n t h e direct-current
machines a n d i n t h e rings o f the alternating-current
machines w i t h t h e loaded generator;
h e a t i n g o f b e a r i n g s , w h i c h s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 8 0 C f o r
s l i d i n g b e a r i n g s a n d 1 0 0 C f o r r o l l e r b e a r i n g s ;
voltage variations at changing o f the l o a d f r o m zero u p
to t h e m a x i m u m possible, voltage shall n o t v a r y b y m o r e
than + 2 , 5 p e r cent o f t h e rated voltage f o r t h e m a i n
generators, a n d b y m o r e t h a n + 3,5 p e r cent o f the rated
voltage f o r emergency alternating-current generators;
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rotational speed variations a n d its restoration t i m e at

loading a n d u n l o a d i n g . P r o m p t change o f rotational
speed s h a l l n o t exceed 10 p e r cent o f rated speed, a n d the
steady r o t a t i o n a l speed shall n o t v a r y f r o m t h e rated
speed b y m o r e t h a n 5 per c e n t . T i m e o f achievement o f
t h e s t e a d y r o t a t i o n a l s p e e d s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 5 s;
voltage variations a n d its restoration t i m e at t h e
b a l a n c e d l o a d increases a n d d r o p s . I n t h i s case, a s u d d e n
change i n the balanced load o f a generator r u n n i n g at rated
speed a n d rated voltage, under g i v e n current a n d powerfactor conditions, shall n o t cause a drop o f voltage b e l o w
85 p e r cent o r a rise above 120 p e r cent o f the rated value.
A f t e r t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f transient processes, t h e generator
v o l t a g e s h a l l b e r e s t o r e d w i t h i n n o t m o r e t h a n 1,5 s w i t h a
deviation f r o m the rated value being + 3 p e r c e n t . F o r
e m e r g e n c y sets t h e s e v a l u e s m a y b e i n c r e a s e d , r e s p e c t i v e l y ,
t o 5 s a n d + 4 p e r cent o f the rated voltage.
W i t h generators paralleled t h e f o l l o w i n g shall be
checked:
switching o f generators t o parallel operation;
distribution o f active a n d reactive loads at increase
a n d release o f l o a d o n generators, b e i n g created b y t h e
ship consumers, w i t h i n 2 0 p e r cent o f the rated l o a d u p t o
the m a x i m u m possible load;
transfer o f load f r o m o n e generator t o another;
m i n i m u m voltage protection a n doverload protection;
back p o w e r ( f o r alternating-current generators) o r
back current protection (for direct-current generators).
Protection shall b e actuated w i t h n o t m o r e t h a n
10 s t i m e d e l a y w h e n t h e b a c k p o w e r o r c u r r e n t v a l u e s
are n o t m o r e t h a n 2 6 p e r cent o f t h e i r rated v a l u e s f o r
turbochargers a n d 8 15 p e r cent o f their rated values
for generators d r i v e n b y internal c o m b u s t i o n engines.
2.4.7.3.3 E m e r g e n c y g e n e r a t o r w i t h t h e p r i m e m o v e r
s h a l l b e c h e c k e d as stated i n 2 . 4 . 7 . 3 . 2 ( e x c l u d i n g t h e p a r a l l e l
operation, distribution o f loads, transfer o f l o a d a n d back
p o w e r protection).Besides, t h e f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
a u t o m a t i c a n d m a n u a l start, i f p r o v i d e d ( t o b e c a r r i e d
out 3 t i m e s each);
t h e t o t a l t i m e o f a u t o m a t i c start o f diesel a n d l o a d i n g
o f generator (shall n o t exceed 4 5 s);
unless a n effective m a n u a l starting device i s
provided, t h e second p o w e r source o f energy f o r
c o n d u c t i n g t h r e e a d d i t i o n a l starts d u r i n g 3 0 m i n s h a l l
be checked;
automatic switching o n the emergency consumers;
the possibility o f electric p o w e r supply t o consumers
for regeneration o f ship's p o w e r plant ( i f p r o v i d e d ) ;
audible a n d visual signalling.
2.4.7.3.4 W h e r e a c c u m u l a t o r b a t t e r i e s a r e t h e m a i n
or emergency sources o f electrical power, t h e f o l l o w i n g
shall b e checked:
correctness o f installation, connecting a n d f i x i n g o f
accumulator batteries;
serviceability a n d compliance w i t h the requirements
o f lighting, heating a n d ventilation o f a battery r o o m ;
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direct purpose discharge d u r i n g t h e regulated t i m e i n

order t o check t h e battery voltage a n d capacity;
c h a r g i n g at a l l t h e stages o f c h a r g i n g current, n o
w a r m i n g - u p o f the battery contacts a n d charging board;
actuating o f back current protection ( f o r electric
machinery units);
automatic s w i t c h i n g o n t h e accumulator batteries,
being a n emergency (emergency intermediate) source o f
electrical p o w e r i n case o f absence o f ship's p o w e r
network voltage;
parallel operation o f charging devices (if provided);
density a n d l e v e l o f electrolyte i n batteries;
blocking o f forced ventilation a n d charging device;
c o n d i t i o n o f battery shelves a n d f i x i n g o f batteries;
c o n d i t i o n o f v e n t i n g ducts a n d openings, w a r n i n g
notices;
c o n d i t i o n o f safe-type l i g h t i n g fixtures.
Availability o f the operation manuals f o r the
batteries shall b e checked.
2.4.7.4 C o n v e r t i n g d e v i c e s f e e d i n g e s s e n t i a l c o n
sumers.
2.4.7.4.1 S t a t i c p o w e r c o n v e r t e r s .
D u r i n g t h e t e s t i n g o f static p o w e r converters t h e
f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
air c o o l i n g (self- o r forced c o o l i n g ) ;
protection, visual a n d audible alarm o f exceeding o f
the m a x i m u m allowable cooling m e d i u m temperature at
the system outlet f o r t h e converters w i t h t h e forced
cooling;
visual a l a r m o f p o w e r circuits a n d control circuits
switching o n a n d off.
2.4.7.4.2 R o t a r y c o n v e r t e r s .
D u r i n g the testing the f o l l o w i n g shall be checked:
degree o f the bearings' heating;
operation o f starting a n d distribution devices.
2.4.7.4.3 T r a n s f o r m e r s .
During t h e examination o f t h e transformers t h e
f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
ventilation o f the transformer rooms;
locking o f the doors a n d interlocking o f t h e
disconnecting devices i n transformer r o o m s .
D u r i n g the operational testing the heating under the
load, produced b y the ship consumers, a n d u n i f o r m i t y o f
phase load distribution shall be checked.
2.4.7.5 D i s t r i b u t i o n d e v i c e s .
During the examination o f m a i n a n d emergency
switchboards, power a n d light, section a n d group
distribution switchboards, starting a n d control panels
and charging devices t h e f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
condition o f s w i t c h i n g devices;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f the d o c u m e n t s o r stamps f o r calibra
t i o n o f electric meters, as w e l l as t h e c o l o u r g r a d u a t i o n
lines o n t h e scales o f the devices t a k i n g t h e readings o f
the n o m i n a l parameters;
operation o f a l l types o f protection devices (except
the short-circuit protection) provided i n t h e energy
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generating a n d d i s t r i b u t i n g circuits, as w e l l as adequacy

o f a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e c u r r e n t a n d v o l t a g e settings i n fuses;
condition o f fixing t h e isolators o f busbars a n d
devices inside t h e switchboards.
W i t h t h e purpose o f r e v e a l i n g t h e defects i n contacts
o f electrical connections i n t h e electrical equipment,
shipowners are recommended t o perform infrared
thermographic analysis o f the electrical equipment.
2.4.7.6 C a b l i n g .
D u r i n g t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f cabling a n d interference
protection o f radio reception the f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
c o n d i t i o n o f cables, panels, clips, pipes, p a c k i n g
boxes a n d glands i n t h e cable penetration t h r o u g h t h e
watertight a n d fire-resisting bulkheads a n d decks, sight
port holes a n d drainage holes o f cable pipelines, earthing
o f cable m e t a l sheathing;
condition o f offtake w i r e o f lighting conductor,
j o i n i n g o f its parts, c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e ship's h u l l a n d
f l e x i b l e straps ( i n case o f c o l l a p s i b l e m a s t s ) ;
continuity a n d condition o f electrical connections
b e t w e e n the shielding sheathing o f the cables, h o u s i n g o f
the devices, machines, filters, d i s t r i b u t i o n devices a n d
the ship's h u l l .
D u r i n g special surveys o f ships o f 25 years and over,
diagnostics o f cables a n d cable runs shall b e carried o u t
for determination o f their technical condition t o t h e
extent agreed w i t h t h e Register.
2.4.7.7 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f t h e e s s e n t i a l d e v i c e s a n d
machinery and their monitoring, protection and control
equipment.
2.4.7.7.1 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d
together w i t h their starting-control and protection equipment,
instruments a n d signalling under t h e load o f machinery
o p e r a t i n g b y t h e p r o p e r p u r p o s e . I n t h e electric d r i v e s t h e
overload protection devices a n d zero protection shall b e
checked for compliance w i t h t h e required parameters.
F o r electric drives w i t h cage a s y n c h r o n o u s m o t o r s at
the first special s u r v e y o n l y their o p e r a t i o n a l testing a n d
external e x a m i n a t i o n shall b e carried out.
Electric drives o f fire p u m p s shall b e tested as t o
their overloading protection operated o n the thermal o r
temperature relay principle; visual a n d audible overload
a l a r m shall b e tested.
T h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f actuating fire a n d bilge p u m p s
f r o m t h e l o c a l c o n t r o l stations s h a l l b e tested i n case o f
the remote s h u t - o f f circuit failure.
2.4.7.7.2 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f e n g i n e - a n d - b o i l e r m a
chinery.
T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested:
performance o f t h e starting control apparatus a n d
protection devices, measuring instruments a n d alarms,
m a c h i n e r y starting a n d stopping shall b e conducted three
t i m e s f r o m each c o n t r o l station;
r e m o t e s h u t - o f f o f the electric drives o f fuel a n d o i l
transfer p u m p s , fuel a n d o i l separators, v e n t i l a t i o n a n d
systems f o r sea pollution prevention;
o p e r a t i o n o f the electric drives o f classed refrigerating

p l a n t s , v e n t i l a t i o n o f spaces, e m e r g e n c y d i s c o n n e c t i o n .
2.4.7.7.3 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s a n d c o n t r o l o f t h e s t e e r i n g
gears shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested f o r compliance w i t h
the requirements o f the rules applicable t o t h e particular
ship.
A t that t h e f o l l o w i n g is performed:
putting the rudder (rudder nozzle) over o fthe m a i n
d r i v e f r o m 35 o n e s i d e t o 30 t h e o t h e r s i d e a n d t h e
opposite w a y . T h e t i m e o f the rudder putting over shall
n o t e x c e e d 2 8 s;
putting t h e rudder (rudder nozzle) over o f t h e
a u x i l i a r y d r i v e f r o m 15 o n e s i d e t o 15 t h e o t h e r s i d e
and the opposite w a y . T h e t i m e o f the rudder putting over
s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 6 0 s.
T h e rudder putting over shall be carried o u t f r o m
each c o n t r o l station a n d b y m e a n s o f each type o f
control; t h e f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
continuity o f the steering gear operation, a n d w h e r e
r u d d e r e l e c t r i c d r i v e s a r e a v a i l a b l e , i n s t a l l e d i n t w o sets,
their operation at every possible c o m b i n a t i o n o f t h e
components;
correspondence o f t h e readings o f a l l t h e rudder
indicators w i t h t h e measuring staff o f the mechanical
indicator o n t h e steering engine;
difference between t h e indicated a n d actual position
o f t h e rudder blade (rudder nozzle), w h i c h shall n o t
exceed:
1 at t h e rudder (rudder nozzle) position i n t h e
longitudinal centre plane o r parallel w i t h it;
1,5 a t t h e r u d d e r ( r u d d e r n o z z l e ) p o s i t i o n a n g l e s
f r o m 0 u p t o 5;
2,5 a t t h e r u d d e r ( r u d d e r n o z z l e ) p o s i t i o n a n g l e s
f r o m 5 u p t o 35;
response o f limit switches;
activation o f v i s u a l a n d audible a l a r m o f loss o f
voltage, break o f phase a n d overload i n t h e supply
circuit, o n loss o f voltage i n t h e c o n t r o l s y s t e m circuit,
m i n i m u m o i l l e v e l i n t h e service tank;
indication o f electric m o t o r s o f p o w e r u n i t steering
gear operation.
2.4.7.7.4 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f a n c h o r a n d m o o r i n g
machinery.
i d l i n g a t each speed a n d d i r e c t i o n o f r o t a t i o n
stipulated b y the diagram;
s i m u l t a n e o u s a n d separate p a y i n g o u t a n d h e a v i n g
a n c h o r s b y a n electric d r i v e d u r i n g t h e a n c h o r a g e . I f t w o
a c t u a t i n g electric m o t o r s a r e a v a i l a b l e , t h e s a i d o p e r a t i o n s
s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t separately w i t h e a c h electric m o t o r ;
performance o f electromagnetic brakes, emergency
switch a n d zero protection;
operation o f t h e electric drive d u r i n g p u l l i n g t h e
anchor into the hawse;
actuating o f t h e electric drive protection a n d i t s
possible stalling i n " o n " position.
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2.4.7.7.5 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f b o a t w i n c h e s .
p a y i n g o u t a n d h e a v i n g u p o f t h e boats w i t h t h e
electric drive a n d o p e r a t i o n o f brakes;
operation o f c o n t r o l stations, l i m i t switches, safety
switches i n the m a i n current circuit a n dinterlocking w i t h
the m a n u a l drive.
2.4.7.7.6 E l e c t r i c d r i v e s o f w a t e r t i g h t a n d f i r e d o o r s .
closing a n d opening o f the doors f r o m the local a n d
r e m o t e c o n t r o l stations w i t h t h e electric drive feeding
f r o m t h e m a i n a n d emergency p o w e r sources;
w a r n i n g visual a n d audible alarm f o r closing o f the
doors a n d its performance d u r i n g t h e closing, as w e l l as
the door position indication.
2.4.7.8 L i g h t i n g .
Lighting a n dnavigation lights shall be operationally
tested, i n c l u d i n g :
operation o f m a i n a n d emergency lighting fixtures;
lighting i n the boiler-and-engine r o o m f r o m all the
feeders;
lighting o f cargo holds, including t h e a l a r m o n
supply switchboards;
l i g h t i n g o f boiler w a t e r - l e v e l gauge glasses f r o m t h e
m a i n a n d emergency lighting circuit;
l i g h t i n g o f boat e m b a r k a t i o n places, o u t b o a r d spaces
a n d t h e places o f life raft storage, e m e r g e n c y exits;
remote switching o f f o f the external lighting f r o m the
bridge;
serviceability o f portable lighting;
o p e r a t i o n o f n a v i g a t i o n lights f r o m t w o separate
feeders o f s w i t c h b o a r d s u p p l y m a i n a n d standby;
correspondence o f lamps t o t h e navigation lanterns'
certificate data;
operation o f standby navigation lanterns;
visual and audible alarm o f navigation light switch i n
case o f f a i l u r e o f a n y l i g h t ;
o n passenger ships a n d ferries t h e performance o f
low-set lighting shall b e checked;
condition a n d operation o f the explosion-proof lighting
fixtures including t h e w o r k o f interlocking a n d alarm.
2.4.7.9 E l e c t r i c a l c o o k i n g a n d h e a t i n g a p p l i a n c e s .
During t h e examination t h e following shall be
checked:
condition o f electrical protection;
availability o f fire-fighting insulation o r sufficient air
gaps b e t w e e n t h e heating appliances a n d combustible
structures;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f p r o t e c t i v e e n c l o s u r e s e x c l u d i n g pla
cing o f f o r e i g n objects o n t h e m .
2.4.7.10 E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d c a b l e s i n hazar
d o u s r o o m s a n d spaces.
During examination i n addition to the requirements
o f 2.4.7.6 t h e f o l l o w i n g shall be checked:
c o n d i t i o n o f cable o n t h e c a t w a l k a n d c o m p e n s a t i o n
devices;
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availability a n d c o n d i t i o n o f earthing o f cargo

pipelines, rigging o f masts, explosion-proof equipment,
vent pipes;
integrity o f protective casings, gratings, h o u s i n g s o f
electrical equipment, glasses o f e x p l o s i o n - p r o o f l i g h t i n g
fixtures, external protective cable sheathing;
interlocks ensuring t h e possibility o f electrical
equipment connecting o r admission o f the personnel
after t h e sufficient v e n t i l a t i o n o f the r o o m ;
interlocks excluding connection o f portable electrical
equipment under voltage;
tightness o f cable c o n d u i t i f a cable g l a n d lead-in i s
provided b y the design;
availability a n d serviceability o f earthing.
2.4.7.11 A l a r m a n d i n t e r n a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n d e v i c e s .
2.4.7.11.1 E l e c t r i c e n g i n e r o o m t e l e g r a p h s , t a c h o
meters.
operation o f engine r o o m telegraphs f r o m each
station, correspondence o f their readings at t h e bridge
and i n the engine r o o m , alarm;
interlocking o f the r o o m telegraph w i t h t h e m a i n
engine control station ( i f provided);
i l l u m i n a t i o n o f dials o f control equipment;
availability o f the communication means between
the rudder control station at the bridge a n d the m a n u a l
steering gear compartment;
operation o f tachometers ( w h e n the propulsion plant
is i n o p e r a t i o n ) a n d correspondence o f t h e i r readings at
the bridge w i t h t h e actual schedule o f the p r o p e l l e r shaft
rotation.
2.4.7.11.2 I n t e r n a l s e r v i c e c o m m u n i c a t i o n .
visual a n d audible a l a r m calling devices;
audibility a n d intelligibility d u r i n g t h e conversa
tions.
2.4.7.11.3 G e n e r a l a l a r m s y s t e m .
A u d i b i l i t y o f s o u n d devices i n a l l t h e spaces s h a l l b e
o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d . I n t h e spaces w i t h h i g h i n t e n s i t y
n o i s e t h e test o f v i s u a l a n d a u d i b l e a l a r m s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out w i t h t h e r u n n i n g m a c h i n e r y . T h e electrical sound
s i g n a l m e a n s s h a l l b e c h e c k e d ( w h i s t l e , b e l l , g o n g , etc.).
2.4.7.11.4 F i r e d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m .
T h e f o l l o w i n g shall b e checked:
operation o f detectors o f a u t o m a t e d fire detection
s y s t e m (at least 1 0 p e r cent o f a l l t h e i n s t a l l e d detectors
s h a l l b e c h e c k e d b u t n o t less t h a n o n e d e t e c t o r i n e a c h
section);
operation o f a l l m a n u a l detectors;
operation o f v i s u a l a n d audible a l a r m o f fire
detection s y s t e m i n case o f d i s c o n n e c t i n g o f m a i n a n d
reserve p o w e r supply, t h e circuit discontinuity, earthing
a n d actuating f r o m t h e detector;
operation o f s m o k e fire detection automatic s y s t e m
carried out b ycheck o f actuating the station f r o m a l l the
p r o t e c t e d spaces;
w o r k o f t h e m a i n a n d reserve fans i n t h e p o w e r
supply o f s m o k e fire detection automatic system,
including their automatic change-over a n d sound alarm;
availability o f the document issued b y the competent
b o d y c o n f i r m i n g regulated data performances o f fire
a l a r m indicators, o r t h e ship's report o n t h e i r check b y
means o f special arrangements.
2.4.7.11.5 W a r n i n g a l a r m o f e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m
release.
I n t e r l o c k i n g a n d w a r n i n g signal, as w e l l as v i s u a l
and audible alarm w i t h t h e w a r n i n g marks "Gas! G o
a w a y ! " shall b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
2.4.7.11.6 S i g n a l l i n g i n e n g i n e e r s ' a c c o m m o d a t i o n
spaces.
The sound signalling system f o r t h e call o f t h e
engineer shall be checked.
2.4.7.11.7 I n d i c a t i o n o f c l o s u r e o f w a t e r t i g h t a n d f i r e
doors.
Signalling o f door c o n d i t i o n shall b e tested at t h e
door c o n t r o l stations.
2.4.7.11.8 P e r s o n n e l a l a r m .
Schedule o f m o n i t o r i n g o f t h e m a c h i n e r y space
personnel c o n d i t i o n shall b e checked, w h i c h shall n o t
exceed 3 0 minutes, and transmittance o f t h e sound a l a r m
signal t o t h e navigating bridge a n d engineers' service
spaces s h a l l b e checked, i f t h e s i g n a l i s n o t a c k n o w
ledged w i t h i n 3 minutes.
2.4.7.11.9 R e l e a s e i n d i c a t i o n o f f i x e d l o c a l a p p l i c a
tion fire-fighting system.
V i s u a l a n d audible a l a r m o f release o f t h e s y s t e m
b o t h i n t h e protected space a n d at t h e p e r m a n e n t l y
attended c o n t r o l stations shall b e c h e c k e d . W h e r e several
systems are installed, the indication system shall clearly
indicate the particular system activated.
2.4.8.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.8.1.1 A n n u a l a n d s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f t h e a u t o m a
t i o n equipment are performed together w i t h the survey o f
automated machinery, devices a n d systems.
2.4.8.1.2 T h e l i s t o f a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t , i t s
design, a r r a n g e m e n t , i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d t e c h n i c a l specifica
tions shall be checked t o meet the requirements o f the
Sea-Going Ships.
2.4.8.1.3 R e p l a c e m e n t o f s e p a r a t e t y p e s o f a u t o m a
tion equipment b y the equipment o f different type, a n d
additional installation o f n e w automation equipment
shall b e c o n f i r m e d b y t h e appropriate R e g i s t e r docu
ments stipulated b y the Rules f o r the Classification a n d
2.4.8.1.4 T h e s u r v e y o f p n e u m a t i c , h y d r a u l i c a n d
electric appliances b e i n g part o f a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t
shall b e p e r f o r m e d i n accordance w i t h 2.4.5 t o 2.4.7.
2.4.8.1.5 W h e n defects a r e f o u n d i n t h e a u t o m a t i o n
equipment preventing the n o r m a l a n d safety operation o f the
m a c h i n e r y installation, t h e Register m a y decide t o prohibit
the use o f t h e faulty equipment a n d operation o f t h e

machinery installation i n t h e automatic m o d e until t h e
equipment i s operable o r t o exclude t h e a u t o m a t i o n m a r k
f r o m t h e class n o t a t i o n o f t h e s h i p . I n case t h e a u t o m a t i o n
m a r k i s e x c l u d e d f r o m t h e class n o t a t i o n , t h e m a c h i n e r y
installation shall be provided w i t h the m i n i m u m number o f
a l a r m a n d p r o t e c t i o n a p p l i a n c e s as r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships f o r
n o n - a u t o m a t i c p l a n t s . T h e basis f o r t h e a b o v e i s f o r m e d b y
the failures o f the f o l l o w i n g systems:
remote automated control o f m a i n a n d auxiliary
machinery providing the r u n n i n g o f m a i n propulsion plant;
protection, control a n d alarm o fm a i n a n d auxiliary
m a c h i n e r y as t o p r o v i d e t h e r u n n i n g o f m a i n p r o p u l s i o n
plants.
2.4.8.1.6 T h e a u t o m a t i o n m a r k m a y b e e x c l u d e d f r o m
t h e class n o t a t i o n o f t h e s h i p after t h e r e l e v a n t a p p l i c a t i o n o f
the shipowner a n d submission o f the documents f o r t h e
Register review, c o n f i r m i n g technical impossibility o f the
machinery installation operation i n the automatic mode.
2.4.8.1.7 T h e s u m m a r i z e d s c o p e o f t h e a u t o m a t i o n
equipment surveys is given i n Table 2.1.1.
2.4.8.1.8 M o n i t o r e d p a r a m e t e r s , m e a s u r i n g p o i n t s ,
l i m i t i n g values o f parameter, types o f automatic protection
and parameter indication i n the m a i n machinery control
r o o m o f the automated m a i n p r o p u l s i o n plants, automated
boiler plants, a u t o m a t e d electric p o w e r plants, a u t o m a t e d
c o m p r e s s o r , b i l g e a n d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s , as w e l l as p l a n t s
a n d systems f o r ships h a v i n g t h e a u t o m a t i o n m a r k A U T 3
i n t h e class n o t a t i o n are g i v e n i n 2 . 4 . 8 , P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
2.4.8.1.9 I t i s p e r m i t t e d t o c a r r y o u t s u r v e y s w i t h i n t h e
s c o p e o f t h e a v a i l a b l e special p r o g r a m m e i n t e n d e d f o r t h e
p a r t i c u l a r s h i p d e s i g n a n d a p p r o v e d b y t h e Register.
2.4.8.1.10 P r i o r t o s u r v e y t h e c a r g o s y s t e m s s h a l l b e
degassed.
2.4.8.2 C o m p l e x a u t o m a t i o n s y s t e m s .
2.4.8.2.1 P r i o r t o t h e s u r v e y o f t h e c o m p l e x
automation system the technical documentation f o r the
automation equipment comprising control, regulation,
monitoring, protection, signalling, indication systems
a n d a s y s t e m f o r r e c o r d i n g ship's t e c h n i c a l appliances,
shall be submitted b y the shipowner f o r familiarization
w i t h t h e automation equipment available onboard t h e
ship.
2.4.8.2.2 A u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t ( c o n t r o l , r e g u l a t i o n ,
monitoring, protection, signalling, indication systems
a n d a s y s t e m f o r r e c o r d i n g o f ship's t e c h n i c a l appliances)
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested w i t h t h e
checking of:
correctness and accuracy o f the m a c h i n e r y functioning;
correctness o f interaction b e t w e e n t h e interdepen
dent a u t o m a t i o n systems;
operability o f automatic protection system;
the possibility o f operation o f t h e systems at
changing o f p o w e r supply parameters;
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automatic starting o f standby machinery a n d devices

and putting t h e r u n n i n g m a c h i n e r y a n d devices o u t o f
operation;
loading a n d unloading i n t h e regulation systems;
efficiency o f t h e circuits as t o p r o h i b i t passing o f
a l a r m signals a t start a n d n o r m a l stop o f m a c h i n e r y a n d
devices (where provided).
2.4.8.3 C e n t r a l i z e d m o n i t o r i n g s y s t e m s .
Centralized m o n i t o r i n g systems shall be examined
a n d operationally tested w i t h t h e check o f the f o l l o w i n g :
efficiency o f regulated m o n i t o r i n g a n d self-monitoring
devices;
serviceability o f the illuminated indicator boards a n d
sound signalling;
the possibility o f operation at changing o f p o w e r
supply parameters;
correctness o f actuating f o r each controlled parameter
w i t h the simultaneous check o f the general a l a r m system;
actuating o f a l a r m system a t loss o f p o w e r supply;
actuating o f a l a r m system at t h e failures i n t h e
centralized m o n i t o r i n g system;
correctness o f functioning o f the m i m i c diagrams;
call o f controlled parameters (digital a n d analog
m o n i t o r i n g ) o n t h e displays.
2.4.8.4 M a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a u t o m a t i o n s y s t e m s .
2.4.8.4.1 R e m o t e c o n t r o l a n d r e m o t e a u t o m a t i c
control systems o f m a i n machinery shall be examined
a n d operationally tested w i t h t h e check o f the f o l l o w i n g :
start a n d stop o f t h e m a i n m a c h i n e r y f r o m t h e
wheelhouse;
reversing;
control at t h e alarm system switched o f f w i t h
maintenance o f monitoring according t o constantly
operating instruments;
serviceability o f the automatic protection;
serviceability o f remote automatic control systems at
de-energizing o f t h e ship a n d t h e subsequent regenera
t i o n o f v o l t a g e i n t h e ship's n e t w o r k ;
automatic performance o f intermediate operations;
possibility o f occurrence o f inadmissible operation
m o d e s (spontaneous increase o f n u m b e r o f revolutions,
self-start, s p o n t a n e o u s reverse o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y ) , i f
r e m o t e a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l fails.
T h e f o l l o w i n g shall b e also checked:
urgent stop device;
efficiency o f interlocking;
control change-over between t h e stations w i t h
checking o fthe relevant alarm.
2.4.8.4.2 S y s t e m s o f t h e C P P r e m o t e a u t o m a t i c
c o n t r o l shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested w i t h
the check of:
CPP-related functions listed i n2.4.8.4.1;
t i m e a n d speed o f pitch adjustment;
devices l i m i t i n g t h e speed o f blade adjustment i n
increasing t h e propeller pitch i n order t o exclude t h e
engine overload.
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2.4.8.4.3 T h e b o i l e r p l a n t s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d
operationally tested w i t h t h e check o f :
protection o f the boiler at flame failure;
protection o n extremely l o w water level i n the boiler
drum;
protection o n a i r pressure drop at furnace inlet;
remote s w i t c h i n g - o f f o f the furnace inlet.
2.4.8.4.4 P r i m e m o v e r s f o r t h e g e n e r a t o r d r i v e s h a l l
be e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested w i t h t h e check o f :
r e m o t e start a n d stop;
a u t o m a t i c start o f t h e standby e n g i n e a t o v e r l o a d o f
the r u n n i n g one;
a u t o m a t i c d i s t r i b u t i o n o f l o a d a t t h e p a r a l l e l opera
tion o fthe units ( i f provided);
operational integrity o fautomatic protection;
maintenance o f spinning reserve ( i f provided).
2.4.8.4.5 T h e a u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t o f c o m p r e s s o r s
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested w i t h t h e
check of:
protection o n o i l pressure;
protection o n air temperature at outlet o f compressor;
air pressure w h e n t h e compressor i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y
started a n d stopped.
2.4.8.4.6 A u t o m a t i o n e q u i p m e n t o f f u e l a n d o i l
separators shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested
w i t h t h e check o f protection a n d alarm provided
proceeding f r o m t h e separator t y p e . T h e a l a r m i n t h e
bilge tanks o f separator units shall b e also checked.
2.4.8.5 G e n e r a l s h i p a u t o m a t i o n s y s t e m s .
General ship a u t o m a t i o n systems shall be e x a m i n e d
and operationally tested w i t h t h e check o f :
r e m o t e a n d a u t o m a t i c start o f b i l g e p u m p s w i t h
alarm o f running o f pumps and position o f valves;
remote closing a n d opening o f valves;
automatic control o f valves;
correctness o f a l a r m i n t h e m i m i c diagrams;
alarm o f open o r closed condition o f the fittings.
2.4.8.6 R e g u l a t i o n , m o n i t o r i n g , p r o t e c t i o n a n d a l a r m
systems.
Regulation, m o n i t o r i n g , protection a n d a l a r m systems
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested together w i t h the
a u t o m a t i o n systems indicated i n t h e present Chapter.
2.4.8.7 A u t o m a t i o n d e v i c e s .
2.4.8.8 A u t o m a t i o n d e v i c e s ( r e g u l a t o r s , s e n s o r s ,
signalling devices) shall b e e x a m i n e d ( w h e r e accessible)
a n d operationally tested together w i t h t h e machinery,
devices a n d systems indicated i n t h e present Section.
2.5 S U R V E Y O F T H E O U T S I D E O F T H E S H I P ' S
BOTTOM
2.5.1 G e n e r a l .
2.5.1.1 S u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s b o t t o m i s
carried o u t i n order t o periodically check the technical
condition o f t h e underwater hull bottom, openings,
b o t t o m a n d side v a l v e s , e x t e r n a l u n d e r w a t e r parts o f
r u d d e r a n d steering gear, p r o p u l s i o n p l a n t a n d naviga
tional equipment.
2.5.1.2 T h e r e s h a l l b e a m i n i m u m o f t w o s u r v e y s o f
the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m a n d related i t e m s d u r i n g
each five-year special s u r v e y p e r i o d (refer t o t h e N o t e ) .
O n e such examination shall be carried o u t i n
conjunction w i t h t h e special survey, w h i c h m a y begin
n o t earlier t h a n 15 m o n t h s p r i o r t o t h e d u e date o f t h e
special survey (refer t o 2.4.1.4.2 a n d 2.4.1.4.3). I n a l l
cases t h e i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n these t w o s u r v e y s s h a l l n o t
exceed 3 6 months.
N o t e . " R e l a t e d i t e m s o f t h e ship's b o t t o m " m e a n such i t e m s ,
w h i c h m a y n o r m a l l y b e e x a m i n e d w i t h t h e ship i n d r y d o c k , o r o n a
slipway. F o r o i l tankers, c h e m i c a l tankers a n d gas carriers this m e a n s
that the ship shall b e specially prepared, f o r e x a m p l e , b y cleaning a n d
d e g a s s i n g . I n t h i s case, e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e i t e m s , such as t h e i n t e r n a l
e x a m i n a t i o n o f cargo tanks, m a y b e carried o u t concurrently.
E x t e n s i o n o f s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m o f 3 m o n t h s b e y o n d t h e d u e date m a y b e granted
i n exceptional circumstances (documented evidence o f
unavailability o f dry-docking facilities; unavailability o f
repair facilities; u n a v a i l a b i l i t y o f essential materials,
e q u i p m e n t o r spare parts; o r delays i n c u r r e d b y a c t i o n
t a k e n t o a v o i d severe w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s ) . I n t h i s case, i t
shall be noted that the requirements o f t h e S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
do n o t permit extension o f surveys o f the outside o f the
ship's b o t t o m , i f the i n t e r v a l b e t w e e n such t w o s u r v e y s
exceeds 3 6 m o n t h s , therefore three m o n t h extension
b e y o n d the d u e i n t e r v a l m a y b e applied o n l y t o t h e ships
not covered b ythe S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 requirements.
F o r ships o f 100 gross tonnage and above the decision
o n e x t e n s i o n o f s u r v e y o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m
m a y o n l y b e taken b y R H O based o n t h e shipowner's
w r i t t e n request a n d o p i n i o n o f t h e R S B r a n c h Office
w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e s u r v e y . U p o n t h e s u r v e y results t h e
entry o n w h e n and under w h a t decision (with a n indication
o f t h e n u m b e r o f t h e R H O letter) t h e ship's s u r v e y w a s
extended shall b e made i n Section " M e m o r a n d a f o r
S h i p o w n e r s a n d Surveyors" o f the L i s t o f Survey's Status
o f the ship o f 100 gross tonnage a n d above.
2.5.1.3 G e n e r a l l y , s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s
b o t t o m and related items shall be carried out i n dry dock.
U p o n agreement w i t h t h e Register, in-water survey
m a y be performed according t o 2.5.3 i n the following
cases:
.1 i n l i e u o f a d o c k i n g s u r v e y c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o
intermediate surveys i n period 3 6 months, provided the
f o l l o w i n g conditions are met:
age o f ships s h a l l n o t e x c e e d 15 y e a r s ;
propeller shaft a n d sterntube a r r a n g e m e n t design
shall p e r m i t o p e r a t i o n o f the shaft w i t h o u t its e x t r a c t i o n
during 5 years;
i n absence o f data o n l i k e l y damages o f the outside
o f t h e ship's b o t t o m since t h e last d o c k i n g survey, subject
to mandatory elimination o n l y i n the dock;
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.2 f o r f l o a t i n g d o c k s a n d m o b i l e o f f s h o r e d r i l l i n g
units, a n d other s i m i l a r floating facilities subject t o
technical supervision o f the Register, i n lieu o f a d o c k i n g
s u r v e y ( i n cases specified i n t h e G u i d e l i n e s o n T e c h n i c a l
Supervision o f Mobile Offshore Drilling Units i n
Service);
.3 f o r r e i n f o r c e d c o n c r e t e a n d b e r t h - c o n n e c t e d s h i p s ,
i n lieu o f a docking survey w i t h conditions referred t o
i n 2.5.1.3.2 being met;
.4 i n l i e u o f a d o c k i n g s u r v e y i n m a k i n g d e c i s i o n s o n
extension o f special surveys;
.5 f o r p a s s e n g e r , w o o d e n a n d c o m p o s i t e s h i p s , i n
lieu o fa docking survey combined w i t h annual surveys,
subject t o special agreement w i t h t h e Register a n d w i t h
conditions referred t o i n 2.5.1.3.1 being met, as w e l l as
o n c o n d i t i o n that c o a t i n g o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m i s practically t o t a l l y i n place;
.6 i n l i e u o f o c c a s i o n a l d o c k i n g s u r v e y s , s u b j e c t t o
special agreement w i t h t h e Register, i n connection w i t h
d a m a g e s o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m ( i n case o f
g r o u n d i n g , etc.).
F o r ships o f 15 years o f age a n d over, performance
o f in-water survey instead o f survey o f the outside o f the
ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e subject t o t h e special
F o r E S P ships exceeding 15 years o f a g e i n
accordance w i t h Sections 2 t o 6 o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l
Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l
M a t e r i a l " , s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's b o t t o m s h a l l
be p e r f o r m e d i n d r y dock.
F o r ships o f 1 0 0 gross tonnage a n d above t h e
decision o n performance o f in-water survey using t h e
underwater television instead o f survey o f o f the outside
o f the ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k (at s u r v e y s correspond
ing t o intermediate a n d annual surveys) m a y only be
t a k e n b y R H O based o n t h e shipowner's w r i t t e n request
and o p i n i o n o f the R S Branch Office f o r in-service
s u p e r v i s i o n . U p o n t h e survey results t h e entry o n w h e n
and under what decision (with a n indication o f t h e
n u m b e r o f the R H O letter) t h e in-water survey using t h e
underwater television w a s performed instead o f survey o f
the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e m a d e
in Section "Memoranda for Shipowners and Surveyors"
o f t h e List o f Survey's Status o f t h e ship o f 1 0 0 gross
tonnage a n d above.
n a v i g a t i n g as ice breakers, shall b e subject t o d r y d o c k

s u r v e y at each a n n u a l s u r v e y . B y systematic n a v i g a t i n g
i n i c e , r e g u l a r v o y a g e s i n a r c t i c seas a r e m e a n t . I f s i n g l e
v o y a g e s a r e m a d e i n i c e o f a r c t i c a n d n o n - a r c t i c seas, t h e
schedule o f t h e ship d o c k i n g shall b e subject t o t h e
s p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
I f t h e s h i p d e s i g n e d f o r n a v i g a t i o n i n a r c t i c seas i s
not p l a n n e d for arctic n a v i g a t i o n , i n accordance w i t h t h e
w r i t t e n statement o f the shipowner, t h e schedule o f dry
dock survey o f this ship m a y b e established i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 2 . 5 . 1 . 2 . I n t h i s case, c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the shipowner's statement concerning n a v i g a t i o n condi
tions shall b e checked during subsequent annual surveys
o f the ship afloat.
2.5.1.6 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f
the ship's b o t t o m a n d related i t e m s o f self-propelled o i l
tankers a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers, double s k i n o i l tankers,
chemical tankers, single h u l l a n d double skin b u l k
carriers a n d general d r y cargo ships a r e g i v e n i n
Sections 2 t o 7 o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
2.5.1.7 A p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e p r e s e n t
Section f o r t h e ships, w h i c h are o w n e d o r chartered b y
the governments a n d w h i c h are used as combat o r
support vessels, i s subject t o special consideration b y t h e
R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
2.5.2 S c o p e o f t h e s u r v e y .
2.5.2.1 W h e n s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s
b o t t o m and related items is carried out i n d r y dock o r o n
a slipway, t h e ship shall b e placed o n blocks/cages o f
sufficient height and w i t h the necessary staging t o permit
the e x a m i n a t i o n o f elements, such as shell plating
including b o t t o m a n d b o w plating, stern frame a n d
rudder, sea chests a n d v a l v e s , propeller, etc.
2.5.2.2 T h e s i d e a n d b o t t o m s h e l l p l a t i n g s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d f o r excessive corrosion o r deterioration d u e t o
chafing o r contact w i t h t h e g r o u n d a n d f o r a n y undue
unfairness o r b u c k l i n g . S t e m s , b a r keel, bilge keels,
propeller shaft struts, b e a m s a n d f l o o r s o f h o p p e r
dredgers a n d hopper barges, sea chests, as w e l l as a l l
welds shall be examined.Special attention shall be paid
to t h e c o n n e c t i o n b e t w e e n t h e bilge strakes a n d the bilge
k e e l s . I m p o r t a n t plate unfairness o r other deterioration,
w h i c h d o n o t necessitate i m m e d i a t e repairs, shall b e
recorded.
2.5.1.4 F o r s h i p s d e s i g n e d f o r n a v i g a t i o n i n f r e s h
waters, as w e l l as f o r h a r b o u r non-self-propelled ships
(steel berth-connected ships, i n c l u d i n g steel floating
docks, concrete ships a n d f l o a t i n g structures), intervals
b e t w e e n d o c k s u r v e y o f t h e outside o f t h e ship's
b o t t o m a n d related items shall be established proceeding
f r o m t h e results o f the in-water survey, b u t n o t later t h a n
15 y e a r s after c o n s t r u c t i o n , a n d s u b s e q u e n t l y each
10 years.
2.5.2.3 S e a c h e s t s a n d t h e i r g r a t i n g s , s e a c o n n e c t i o n s
a n d o v e r b o a r d discharge v a l v e s , b o t t o m a n d side v a l v e s ,
sea chest p i p e l i n e s w i t h filters, c o c k s a n d t h e i r fastenings
to t h e h u l l o r sea chests shall b e e x a m i n e d . V a l v e s a n d
cocks need n o t be opened unless considered necessary b y
the surveyor.
2.5.2.4 V i s i b l e p a r t s o f r u d d e r , r u d d e r p i n t l e s a n d
gudgeons, rudder shafts a n d c o u p l i n g s a n d stern frames
shall b e e x a m i n e d . I f considered necessary b y t h e
surveyor, t h e rudder shall b e lifted o r t h e inspection
plates r e m o v e d f o r t h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f pintles.
2.5.1.5 P a s s e n g e r , w o o d e n , c o m p o s i t e s h i p s a n d
ships systematically n a v i g a t i n g i n ice, as w e l l as ships
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T h e clearance i n the rudder bearings shall be ascertained a n d

r e c o r d e d . W h e r e applicable, p r e s s u r e test o f t h e r u d d e r m a y
be required as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e surveyor.
2.5.2.5 V i s i b l e p a r t s o f t h e p r o p e l l e r a n d s t e r n b u s h
shall b e examined.Clearances i n t h e stern bush a n d t h e
efficiency o f t h e o i l gland, i f fitted, shall b e ascertained
and r e c o r d e d . F o r controllable pitch propellers, t h e
surveyor shall b e satisfied w i t h t h e fastenings a n d
tightness o f h u b a n d blade s e a l i n g . D i s m a n t l i n g need
not t o b e carried out, unless considered necessary b y t h e
s u r v e y o r ( f o r s u r v e y o f propeller shafts a n d sterntube
arrangements a n d propulsion units, refer t o 2.4.5.9).
2.5.2.6 V i s i b l e p a r t s o f s i d e t h r u s t e r s s h a l l b e
examined.
2.5.2.7 F o r s h i p s e x c e e d i n g 2 0 y e a r s o f a g e h a v i n g
no documents o n renovation o f their hulls, during d r y
dock survey i t is necessary t o carry o u t overall flaw
detection o f areas o f the ship's s h e l l p l a t i n g , w h i c h w e r e
o n k e e l b l o c k s d u r i n g t h e last special s u r v e y i n d r y dock.
2.5.3 I n - w a t e r s u r v e y s .
2.5.3.1 T h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e
i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e outside o f the ship's b o t t o m n o r m a l l y
obtained from the d r ydock survey.Special consideration
shall b e g i v e n t o ascertaining rudder bearing clearances
and stern bush clearances o f o i l stern bearings based o n a
r e v i e w o f the operating history, o n board testing a n d
stern o i l sample r e p o r t s . T h e s e considerations shall be
included i n the proposals for in-water survey, w h i c h shall
be submitted i n advance o f t h e survey so that t h e
satisfactory arrangements c a n be agreed w i t h t h e
Register.
2.5.3.5 T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e s a t i s f i e d w i t h t h e
m e t h o d o f pictorial representation, a n d a good t w o - w a y
communication between the surveyor a n dthe diver shall
be p r o v i d e d .
2.5.3.6 I f t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y r e v e a l s d a m a g e o r
deterioration that requires early attention, t h e surveyor
m a y require that t h e ship be d r y docked i n order that a
detailed survey c a n b e undertaken a n d t h e necessary
repairs carried out.
2.5.4 P l a n n i n g o f s u r v e y s o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e
ship's bottom.
2.5.4.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e a p p l i e d t o t h e s h i p s ,
w h i c h are n o t subject t o enhanced s u r v e y i n compliance
w i t h Part I I I "Additional Surveys o fShips Depending o n
Their Purpose a n d H u l l Material".
2.5.4.2 P r o p e r p r e p a r a t i o n a n d c l o s e c o - o p e r a t i o n
between t h e shipowner, attending surveyor t o t h e
R e g i s t e r a n d o t h e r interested parties (e.g., a representa
tive o f the firm engaged i n thickness measurements)
prior t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f a d r ydocking survey are
a n e s s e n t i a l p a r t i n t h e e f f i c i e n t a n d safe c o n d u c t o f t h e
survey i n compliance w i t h the current Rules.
2.5.4.3 S u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g s h a l l b e h e l d i n
advance t o co-ordinate the w o r k t o be carried o u t during
the survey, w h i c h shall include, as a m i n i m u m , a r e v i e w
of the following information:
.1 s u r v e y s t a t u s a n d b a s i c s h i p i n f o r m a t i o n ;
.2 s u r v e y r e p o r t f i l e s o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e s h i p ' s
bottom;
.3 d e t a i l s o f a n y r e q u i r e m e n t s o r k n o w n d a m a g e s
(due t o g r o u n d i n g , cargo operations, etc.) that affect o r
2.5.3.2 I n - w a t e r s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n m a y a f f e c t d r y d o c k i n g s u r v e y ;
sheltered w a t e r a n d preferably w i t h w e a k tidal streams
.4 d e t a i l s o f k n o w n s t r u c t u r a l d a m a g e s o f t h e s h i p ;
and c u r r e n t s . I n - w a t e r visibility a n d cleanliness o f t h e
.5 r e p o r t s o f k n o w n s t r u c t u r a l r e p a i r s c a r r i e d o u t
ship's h u l l b e l o w waterline shall b e sufficient t o p e r f o r m
during d r y docking survey; and
meaningful examination allowing the surveyor a n d diver
.6 d e t a i l s o f a n y a d d i t i o n a l i t e m s t o b e s u r v e y e d ,
to determine c o n d i t i o n o f t h e shell plating, appendages,
thickness measurements t o b e taken a n d k n o w n main
welds.Methods o f the diver localization during survey
tenance w o r k s t o b e carried o u t d u r i n g d r y d o c k i n g survey.
w i t h application, w h e r e necessary, permanent m a r k i n g s
2.5.4.4 T h e r e s u l t s o f t h e m e e t i n g s h a l l b e
o n the shell p l a t i n g at selected points shall b e agreed w i t h
documented i n t h e appropriate report.
the Register.
Further i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e procedure o f in-water
survey is g i v e n i n Section 9, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines a n d i n
A n n e x 1 t o the Guidelines.
2.5.3.3 T h e e q u i p m e n t , p r o c e d u r e f o r o b s e r v i n g a n d
reporting t h e survey shall be discussed w i t h t h e parties
i n v o l v e d prior t o t h e in-water survey, a n d suitable t i m e
s h a l l b e a l l o w e d t o p e r m i t t h e d i v i n g c o m p a n y t o test a l l
equipment beforehand.
2.5.3.4 T h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t b y
the surveyor t o t h e Register w i t h participation o f the
qualified divers using technical facilities t h e r e o f . T h e
d i v e r shall b e e m p l o y e d b y a f i r m recognized as a service
supplier according t o the requirements o f Section 7 o f
Part I "General Provisions".
2.6 C O N T I N U O U S S U R V E Y
SYSTEM
2.6.1 A t t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s r e q u e s t t h e R e g i s t e r
establishes t h e C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y S y s t e m o f t h e Ships
( C S S ) : h u l l , arrangements, m a c h i n e r y , electrical equip
ment, refrigerating plant.
2.6.2 C S S d o e s n o t a p p l y t o t h e h u l l o f s h i p s , w h i c h
are c o v e r e d b y t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n s 2 t o 7 o f
Part I I I "Additional Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their
2.6.3 S h i p s , t o w h i c h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n 7
o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships Depending o n
their Purpose a n d H u l l M a t e r i a l " apply, shall be
e x e m p t e d f r o m C S S o f the h u l l n o t later t h a n b y t h e d u e
date o f t h e subsequent intermediate o r special survey,
w h i c h e v e r i s earlier after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 . I n t h i s case:
all items o f technical supervision credited f o r
c o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s p r i o r t o t h e date
o f t h e ship's e x e m p t i o n f r o m C S S , m a y b e accepted
w i t h o u t further survey at t h e discretion o f the surveyor t o
the Register as i f t h e y w e r e s u r v e y e d d u r i n g this
intermediate o r special survey;
all other items o f technical supervision shall be
s u r v e y e d b y t h e d u e date o f t h e intermediate o r special
survey at changeover t o t h e standard classification h u l l
survey i n compliance w i t h t h e scope o f this (intermediate
or special) survey specified b y t h e present Rules.
2.6.4 C o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y c o n s i s t s o f t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f
survey scope corresponding t o t h e scope o f special survey
for class r e n e w a l b e t w e e n separate surveys, a n d t h e w h o l e
cycle o f survey shall be conducted w i t h i n t h e period, f o r
w h i c h t h e class i s assigned o r r e n e w e d .
2.6.5 A p p l i c a t i o n o f C S S t o t h e s h i p ( h u l l , a r r a n g e
ments, m a c h i n e r y , electric e q u i p m e n t a n d refrigerating
plant) is certified b y a n appropriate entry i n t h e
Classification Certificate a n d t h e Continuous Survey
L i s t attached thereto, c o n t a i n i n g t h e list o f i t e m s o f
technical supervision, brief description o f survey a n d
s u b m i s s i o n dates planned.
2.6.6 S u r v e y s , w h i c h a r e p e r m i t t e d t o b e c a r r i e d o u t b y
t h e ship's c h i e f e n g i n e e r , a r e c r e d i t e d after t h e c o n f i r m i n g
s u r v e y p e r f o r m e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register.
I f during survey o f a n item, the surveyor finds o u t
wear, damages o r failures affecting t h e i t e m fitness f o r
service o r h e h a s some doubt i n proper technical
condition o f t h e item, h e m a y require repeated o r
additional survey, as w e l l e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e revealed
defect i m m e d i a t e l y o r at a stated t i m e .
2.6.7 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p e r f o r m a n c e o f s u r v e y s
i n d u e dates shall apply t o C S S i n full:
for a n n u a l surveys, i n accordance w i t h t h e require
ments o f 2.2.1;
for special surveys, i n accordance w i t h t h e require
ments o f 2.4.1.
Items o f technical supervision subject t o c o n t i n u o u s
survey, w h i c h dates are d u e o r o v e r d u e b y t h e t i m e o f
annual survey, shall b e surveyed during this annual
survey.Otherwise, the Classification Certificate shall n o t
be endorsed, a n d t h e ship's class s h a l l b e suspended, i n
case t h e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n w i t h i n C S S w e r e
not s u r v e y e d at t h e specified d u e date, o r s u r v e y o f these
items w a s extended.
2.6.8 A s t o i m p l e m e n t a t i o n a n d a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e C S S ,
one shall be followed b y t h e Instructions f o r
C o n t i n u o u s S u r v e y o f Ships (refer t o A n n e x 2 t o t h e
Guidelines).
2.6.9 A p p l i c a t i o n o f C S S o f t h e h u l l .
A t t h e shipowner's request, t h e ships' h u l l s m a y b e
submitted f o r special survey, except f o r o i l tankers,
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ships specified i n Section 7 o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l
Surveys o f Ships Depending o n their Purpose a n d H u l l
Material", w h i c h is conducted i n compliance w i t h t h e C S S .
I n t h i s case:
.1 c o m p l e t e s u r v e y o f t h e h u l l t o m e e t t h e
requirements o f t h e h u l l special survey, m a y b e carried
out o n t h e C S S basis, w h e n , at t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request i t
has been agreed b y t h e R e g i s t e r . C S S does n o t exempt
f r o m t h e necessity t o submit t h e ship f o r other specified
periodical surveys;
.2 w h e n s u c h s y s t e m i s a d o p t e d , a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f the particular h u l l special survey shall be completed at
the e n d o f the five-year class period;
.3 d u r i n g e a c h c y c l e o f c o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y , a l l i t e m s o f
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d ( a n d tested, w h e r e
required) i n regular rotation, as f a r as practicable, w i t h
u n i f o r m a n n u a l share w i t h i n t h e f i v e - y e a r class p e r i o d ;
.4 s h i p o w n e r i s e n t i t l e d t o f i x t h e s e q u e n c e , i n w h i c h
the individual items o f t h e hull are intended t o be
s u r v e y e d . H o w e v e r , t h e sequence i n each survey cycle
shall b e l i n k e d w i t h that o f the previous o n e i n such a
w a y that t h e interval between consecutive surveys o f
each i t e m shall n o t exceed five years.
D r y dock survey m a y be carried o u t at a n y t i m e
w i t h i n t h e five-year class period, p r o v i d e d that t h e
requirements o f 2.5 are complied w i t h .
F o r ships m o r e t h a n 1 0 years o f age, t h e ballast t a n k s
shall b e i n t e r n a l l y e x a m i n e d t w i c e i n each f i v e - y e a r class
period, i.e. once w i t h i n t h e scope o f intermediate survey
and once w i t h i n t h e scope o f t h e continuous system f o r
the h u l l special survey;
.5 t h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y a t h i s
discretion, i f the s u r v e y carried o u t r e v e a l e d a n y defects;
.6 t h e agreement f o r surveys t o b e carried o u t o n t h e C S S
basis m a y b e w i t h d r a w n at discretion o f the Register.
2.7 P L A N N E D M A I N T E N A N C E
FOR MACHINERY
SCHEME
2.7.1 G e n e r a l .
2.7.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
2.7.1.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a n a p p r o v e d
P l a n n e d M a i n t e n a n c e Scheme f o r M a c h i n e r y ( P M S ) as
an alternative t o C S S .
2.7.1.1.2 I t c o n s i d e r s s u r v e y s t o b e c a r r i e d o u t o n t h e
basis o f intervals b e t w e e n overhauls (maintenance
operations) r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e manufacturers, docu
m e n t e d operator's experience a n d a c o n d i t i o n m o n i t o r i n g
system, w h e r e fitted.
2.7.1.1.3 T h i s S c h e m e i s l i m i t e d t o c o m p o n e n t s a n d
systems covered b y C S S .
2.7.1.1.4 A n y i t e m s n o t c o v e r e d b y P M S s h a l l b e
surveyed a n d credited i n t h e usual w a y ( i n accordance
w i t h the Register rules).
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2.7.1.2 M a i n t e n a n c e i n t e r v a l s .
2.7.1.2.1 T h e i n t e r v a l s f o r P M S s h a l l n o t e x c e e d
those specified f o r C S S .
2.7.1.2.2 H o w e v e r , i f a n a p p r o v e d c o n d i t i o n m o n
itoring system (refer t o A n n e x 3 t o t h e Guidelines) i s
applied, t h e machinery survey intervals based o n
the P M S cycle m a y b e extended.
2.7.1.3 O n b o a r d r e s p o n s i b i l i t y .
2.7.1.3.1 T h e c h i e f e n g i n e e r s h a l l b e t h e r e s p o n s i b l e
person o n board i n charge o fP M S .
2.7.1.3.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n o n o v e r h a u l s ( m a i n t e n a n c e
operations) o f items covered b y P M S shall be reported a n d
signed b y t h e c h i e f engineer a n d submitted t o t h e Register.
2.7.1.3.3 A c c e s s t o c o m p u t e r i z e d s y s t e m s f o r
updating o f the maintenance documentation a n d main
tenance p r o g r a m m e shall o n l y be permitted b yt h e c h i e f
engineer o r other authorized person.
2.7.2 P r o c e d u r e s a n d c o n d i t i o n s f o r P M S
approval.
2.7.2.1 S y s t e m r e q u i r e m e n t s .
2.7.2.1.1 P M S s h a l l b e p r o g r a m m e d a n d m a i n t a i n e d
b y a computerized s y s t e m . H o w e v e r , this m a y n o t be
applied t o t h e current already approved schemes.
2.7.2.1.2 P M S s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
a procedure established b y t h e Register.
2.7.2.1.3 C o m p u t e r i z e d s y s t e m s s h a l l i n c l u d e b a c k - u p
disks/tapes, C D s , w h i c h shall b e updated at regular
intervals.
2.7.2.1.4 C o m p u t e r i z e d s y s t e m s s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register.
2.7.2.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d i n f o r m a t i o n .
2.7.2.2.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e
submitted forP M S review and approval:
.1 o r g a n i z a t i o n chart i d e n t i f y i n g areas o f responsi
bility;
.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n f i l l i n g p r o c e d u r e s ( i n s t r u c t i o n s ) ;
.3 l i s t i n g o f e q u i p m e n t t o b e c o n s i d e r e d b y t h e
Register i n P M S ;
.4 m a c h i n e r y i d e n t i f i c a t i o n p r o c e d u r e ;
.5 p r e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e s h e e t s f o r e a c h m a c h i n e
to be considered;
.6 l i s t i n g a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s o f c o n d i t i o n m o n i t o r i n g
equipment;
.7 b a s e l i n e d a t a f o r e q u i p m e n t w i t h c o n d i t i o n
monitoring;
.8 l i s t i n g a n d s c h e d u l e o f p r e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e
procedures.
2.7.2.2.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e a b o v e d o c u m e n t a t i o n , t h e
following i n f o r m a t i o n shall be available o n board:
.1 a l l clauses i n 2.7.2.2.1 i n a n up-to-date fashion;
.2 m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s ( m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s a n d
shipyard's);
.3 c o n d i t i o n m o n i t o r i n g d a t a i n c l u d i n g a l l d a t a s i n c e
last o p e n i n g o f t h e m a c h i n e , a n d t h e o r i g i n a l b a s e l i n e data;
.4 r e f e r e n c e d o c u m e n t a t i o n ( t r e n d i n v e s t i g a t i o n
procedures, etc.);
in Service
.5 r e c o r d s o f t h e m a i n t e n a n c e i n c l u d i n g r e p a i r s a n d
renewals carried out.
2.7.2.3 A p p r o v a l v a l i d i t y .
2.7.2.3.1 W h e n P M S i s a p p r o v e d , a C e r t i f i c a t e o f
A p p r o v a l f o r P l a n n e d M a i n t e n a n c e Scheme i s issued.
H o w e v e r , other e q u i v a l e n t certificate o r class n o t a t i o n
m a y b e i s s u e d t o t h e ship ( P M S ) . I n a n y case, t h e
certification shall be kept o n board.
2.7.2.3.2 A n i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out t o c o n f i r m t h e v a l i d i t y o f t h e certificate/class
notation.
2.7.2.3.3 A n a n n u a l r e p o r t c o v e r i n g t h e y e a r ' s
service, i n c l u d i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n shall be
submitted t o the Register:
.1 specified i n 2.7.2.2.1.3 t o 2.7.2.2.1.5 a n d 2.7.2.2.1.7,
as w e l l a s c h a n g e s t o o t h e r c l a u s e s i n 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 1 ;
.2 s p e c i f i e d i n 2 . 7 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 ;
.3 f u l l t r e n d a n a l y s i s ( i n c l u d i n g s p e c t r u m a n a l y s i s f o r
vibrations) o f machinery displaying operating parameters
exceeding acceptable tolerances.
2.7.2.3.4 A n a n n u a l a u d i t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o
m a i n t a i n t h e v a l i d i t y o f P M S (refer t o 2.7.3.2).
2.7.2.3.5 T h e s u r v e y a r r a n g e m e n t f o r m a c h i n e r y
under P M S m a y b e cancelled b yt h e Register, i f :
.1 P M S i s n o t b e i n g satisfactorily carried o u t ;
.2 f r o m t h e m a i n t e n a n c e r e c o r d s o r t h e g e n e r a l c o n d i t i o n
o f the m a c h i n e r y t h e non-conformities are revealed;
.3 w h e n t h e a g r e e d i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n o v e r h a u l s a r e
exceeded.
2.7.2.3.6 T h e c a s e o f s a l e o r c h a n g e o f m a n a g e m e n t
o f t h e ship shall cause P M Sapproval t o be
reconsidered.
2.7.2.3.7 T h e s h i p o w n e r m a y , a t a n y t i m e , c a n c e l t h e
survey arrangement f o r machinery under P M S b y
i n f o r m i n g t h e R e g i s t e r i n w r i t i n g a n d f o r t h i s case t h e
items, w h i c h h a v e been inspected under P M S since t h e
last a n n u a l survey, m a y b e credited f o r class at t h e
discretion o fthe attending surveyor.
2.7.3 S u r v e y s .
2.7.3.1 I m p l e m e n t a t i o n s u r v e y .
2.7.3.1.1 T h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out b y the surveyor to the Register w i t h i n o n eyear from
the date o f approval.
2.7.3.1.2 D u r i n g t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s u r v e y t h e
f o l l o w i n g shall b e verified b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o ensure:
.1 P M S i s i m p l e m e n t e d according t o t h e a p p r o v e d
documentation a n d is adapted t o the type a n d c o m p l e x i t y
o f the components/system o n board;
.2 P M S i s p r o d u c i n g t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n r e q u i r e d f o r
the annual audit a n d t h e requirements o f surveys a n d
testing f o r class r e t e n t i o n are c o m p l i e d w i t h ;
.3 t h e o n b o a r d p e r s o n n e l i s f a m i l i a r w i t h P M S .
2.7.3.1.3 W h e n t h i s s u r v e y i s c a r r i e d o u t a n d t h e
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n i s f o u n d i n order, a report describing t h e
P M S system shall b e submitted t o t h e Register, a n d t h e
system m a y b e p u t into service.
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2.7.3.2 A n n u a l a u d i t .
2.7.3.2.1 A n a n n u a l a u d i t o f P M S s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out b y t h e surveyor t o t h e Register a n d preferably
concurrently with the annual survey o f machinery.
2.7.3.2.2 T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l r e v i e w t h e a n n u a l r e p o r t
or verify that i t has been r e v i e w e d b y the Register, i f this
has t a k e n place.
2.7.3.2.3 T h e p u r p o s e o f t h i s s u r v e y s h a l l b e t o v e r i f y
that P M S is being correctly operated a n d that the m a c h i n e r y
has b e e n f u n c t i o n i n g satisfactorily since t h e p r e v i o u s
s u r v e y . A general examination o f the items o f technical
supervision covered b y P M S shall b e carried out.
2.7.3.2.4 T h e p e r f o r m a n c e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e r e c o r d s
shall be examined t o verify that t h e m a c h i n e r y has been
f u n c t i o n i n g satisfactorily since t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y o r
actions have been taken i n response t o m a c h i n e r y
operating parameters exceeding acceptable tolerances
and the overhaul intervals (maintenance operations) have
been maintained.
2.7.3.2.5 W r i t t e n d e t a i l s o f b r e a k - d o w n o r m a l f u n c
tion shall b e made available.
2.7.3.2.6 D e s c r i p t i o n s o f r e p a i r s c a r r i e d o u t s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d . A n y m a c h i n e r y part, w h i c h h a s b e e n replaced
b y a spare o n e , d u e t o damage, shall b e retained o n
board, w h e r e possible, until e x a m i n e d b y the surveyor t o
the Register.
2.7.2.3.7 A t t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y o r , f u n c t i o n
tests, c o n f i r m a t o r y s u r v e y s a n d r a n d o m c h e c k r e a d i n g s ,
w h e r e condition m o n i t o r i n g equipment is i n use, shall be
carried o u t , as far as practicable a n d reasonable.
2.7.3.2.8 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e a n n u a l
audit a n d t h e above requirements, t h e Register shall
retain P M S .
2.7.4 D a m a g e a n d r e p a i r s .
2.7.4.1 T h e d a m a g e o f e s s e n t i a l c o m p o n e n t s / m a
chinery shall b e reported t o t h e R e g i s t e r . T h e repairs o f
such damaged components/machinery shall b e carried
out under the Register technical supervision.
2.7.4.2 A n y r e p a i r o r c o r r e c t i v e a c t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e
machinery under P M S shall be recorded i n t h e
P M S logbook a n d repair shall be verified b y t h e
surveyor t o t h e Register at t h e a n n u a l audits.
2.7.4.3 I n t h e c a s e o f o v e r d u e o u t s t a n d i n g r e c o m
mendations o r a record o f unrepaired damage, w h i c h
w o u l d affect P M S , t h e relevant i t e m s shall be k e p t o u t o f
P M S until the recommendation is fulfilled o r the repair is
carried out.
2.8 S C H E M E O F H A R M O N I Z E D S H I P S U R V E Y
SYSTEM
2.8.1 S c h e m e o f H a r m o n i z e d S h i p S u r v e y S y s t e m i s
given i n Fig. 2.8.1.
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T h e t e r m "audit", i n this context, is not related t o I S M audit.
3 OCCASIONAL
SURVEYS
3.1 S U R V E Y S F O R S U S P E N S I O N , R E I N S T A T E M E N T
O R W I T H D R A W A L O FS H I P ' S C L A S S
See circular
3.1.1 G e n e r a l .
3.1.1.1 T h i s C h a p t e r o f t h e R u l e s d e t e r m i n e s t h e
scope o f s u r v e y s f o r ships, w h i c h class h a s b e e n expired,
suspended o r w i t h d r a w n .
3.1.1.2 R e g a r d i n g p r o c e d u r e o f c l a s s s u s p e n
sion/withdrawal, notification o f shipowners and Mari
t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s o f F l a g States, as w e l l as submis
s i o n o f report t o t h e I A C S P e r m a n e n t Secretariat, refer t o
Section 4, Part I I "Carrying o u tClassification Survey o f
Ships" o f t h e Guidelines.
3.1.2 R e n e w a l o f c l a s s .
3.1.2.1 S h i p s w i t h e x p i r e d c l a s s s h a l l u n d e r g o
special s u r v e y f o r class r e n e w a l .
3.1.2.2 T h e s c o p e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r r e n e w a l o f
class i s d e f i n e d i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 2.4, depending o n t h e age o f t h e ship o r t i m e elapsed
after t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y t a k i n g i n t o account repairs a n d
r e p l a c e m e n t s o f m a i n m a c h i n e r y , a r r a n g e m e n t s a n d equip
m e n t c o m p l e t e d a f t e r t h e latest s p e c i a l s u r v e y .
3.1.2.3 W h i l s t d e f i n i n g s c o p e o f t h e s h i p ' s h u l l
s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r r e n e w a l o f class, h u l l r e n o v a t i o n s h a l l
be also considered, i f any.
3.1.3 R e i n s t a t e m e n t o f c l a s s .
3.1.3.1 S h i p s w i t h s u s p e n d e d c l a s s s h a l l u n d e r g o
occasional s u r v e y f o r class reinstatement.
3.1.3.2 W h e n t h e c l a s s o f a s h i p i s s u s p e n d e d
because o f failure t o submit t h e ship f o r t h e appointed
annual/intermediate survey i n d u e time, then t h e
occasional s u r v e y f o r r e i n s t a t e m e n t o f t h e ship's class
shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope o f t h e prescribed an
nual/intermediate s u r v e y a t t h e first port o f c a l l . W h e n
the class o f a ship i s suspended f o r other reasons g i v e n
i n 2.1.6, Part I "Classification" o f the Rules f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, the
scope o f o c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y f o r class reinstatement s h a l l
be sufficient t o m a k e sure that t h e reasons, w h i c h caused
the class suspension, are e l i m i n a t e d .
3.1.3.3 W h e n , f o r r e a s o n s b e y o n d t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s o r
classification society control, related t o t h e so-called
"special circumstances" (ship's damage; u n f o r e s e e n fail
ure o f the surveyor t o the Register t o arrive o n board the
ship because o f restrictions i m p o s e d b y t h e M a r i t i m e
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o n t h e r i g h t o f access t o t h e ship o r o n
free m o v e m e n t i n t h e area o f t h e ship's m o o r a g e ;
unexpected delays o f t h e ship at t h e port o rt h e
impossibility t o load t h e cargo because o f exceptionally
long-drawn period o f unfavorable weather conditions;
acts o f G o d ; strikes; h o s t i l i t i e s a n d o t h e r force m a j e u r e )
the ship i s i n a port w h e r e t h e expired surveys cannot b e
completed, t h e Register m a y a l l o w t h e ship t o m a k e a
voyage t o t h e agreed port o f call, w h e r e t h e survey w i l l
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be c o m p l e t e d , w i t h r e t a i n m e n t o f class ( i n ballast, w h e r e
necessary), provided, that:
overdue surveys shall b e carried o u t at t h e agreed
port o f call i n t h e scope prescribed f o r this survey;
the ship i s i n fit technical c o n d i t i o n f o r a v o y a g e t o
the port where the survey shall be completed.
3.1.3.4 W h e n t h e c l a s s o f t h e s h i p h a s b e e n a l r e a d y
suspended i n such circumstances, t h e class m a y b e
reinstated u p o n t h e positive results o f the above survey.
3.1.4 R e a s s i g n m e n t o f c l a s s .
3.1.4.1 S h i p s w i t h w i t h d r a w n R S c l a s s , w h i c h m e a n s
discontinuation o f t h e Register technical supervision due
to t h e reasons specified i n 2.1.8, Part I "Classification" o f
the Rules t h e Classification a n d Construction o f SeaG o i n g S h i p s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t t o r e a s s i g n m e n t o f class.
reassignment o f R S class i s carried o u t u p o n t h e
shipowner's request.
3.1.4.2 G e n e r a l a g r e e m e n t o n r e a s s i g n m e n t o f c l a s s
is t a k e n b y t h e R H O w i t h d u e consideration, w h e r e
necessary, o f t h e o p i n i o n o f t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r i n service s u p e r v i s i o n . F o r s o l v i n g this matter, a p r e l i m i n ary e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e ship m a y b e required.
O n receiving t h e request a n d the necessary documenta
tion f r o m the shipowner, t h e R S Branch Office, u p o n the
R S authorization, shall perform preliminary examination o f
t h e s h i p , i f n e c e s s a r y , a n d i n case o f p o s i t i v e p r e l i m i n a r y
decision t h e initial s u r v e y i n t h e scope specified i n t h e
present Chapter a n d i n 4 . 8 , Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
3.1.4.3 T h e s c o p e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y f o r class reassign
m e n t i s d e f i n e d i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case d e p e n d i n g o n t h e
ship's a g e , i t s t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , r e p a i r s a n d c o n v e r s i o n
c o m p l e t e d after t h e p r e v i o u s i n i t i a l s u r v e y . D e p e n d i n g o n
the technical condition decision i s made concerning
n e c e s s i t y a n d s c o p e o f t e s t i n g f o r defects a n d tests.
3.1.4.4 T h e s c o p e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y f o r class r e a s s i g n m e n t
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e scope, w h i c h c o r r e s p o n d s t o t h a t
t y p e o f s u r v e y ( a n n u a l , i n t e r m e d i a t e , special, o c c a s i o n a l ) ,
o m i s s i o n o f w h i c h i n d u e t i m e c a u s e d w i t h d r a w a l o f class.
S u c h initial surveys shall b e credited f r o m the date o r i g i n a l l y
due a n d t h e a n n u a l anniversary date o f t h e Classification
Certificate shall n o t b e changed i n this c a s e . T h e ship i s
c o n s i d e r e d disclassed f r o m t h e d a t e o f class w i t h d r a w a l u n t i l
t h e date o f class r e a s s i g n m e n t . S u b s e q u e n t s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
c a r r i e d o u t o n t h e dates o r i g i n a l l y d u e . W h e r e b e c a u s e o f
class w i t h d r a w a l t h e s c h e d u l e d n e x t i n t e r m e d i a t e / s p e c i a l
s u r v e y i s overdue, t h e ship shall b e submitted again t o t h e
initial s u r v e y w i t h i n t h e scope o f that overdue survey.
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3.1.5 D u r i n g r e n e w a l o r r e a s s i g n m e n t o f class t o t h e
ships o f r e s t r i c t e d areas o f n a v i g a t i o n R 1 , R 2 , R 2 - R S N , R 2 R S N ( 4 , 5 ) a n d R 3 - R S N b u i l t t o t h e class o f t h e R u s s i a n
R i v e r Register, p r o v i s i o n s o f 2.4.2.9.8 shall be considered.
3.2 S U R V E Y S F O R T R A N S F E R O F S H I P ' S C L A S S
A N D A S S I G N M E N T O F R S C L A S S T OA S H I P I N S E R V I C E
3.2.1 G e n e r a l
3.2.1.1 T r a n s f e r o f c l a s s a n d a s s i g n m e n t o f R S c l a s s
to a ship i n service shall b e carried o u t u p o n t h e
shipowner's request.
3.2.1.2 A s s i g n m e n t o f R S c l a s s t o s h i p s o v e r
20 years o f age m a yb e o n l y carried o u t i n exceptional
cases subject t o t h e R H O special d e c i s i o n .
3.2.2 T r a n s f e r o f s h i p ' s c l a s s
3.2.2.1 W h e n t r a n s f e r r i n g s h i p s f r o m t h e c l a s s o f
A C S I A C S member, t h e requirements o f t h e present
Chapter a n d 5 . 1 ,Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification
Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines shall b e met.
3.2.2.2 O n r e c e i v i n g t h e r e q u e s t a n d t h e r e q u i r e d
d o c u m e n t a t i o n f r o m t h e shipowner, as w e l l as survey
status o f A C S , t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e assigned b y t h e
R H O shall carry o u t t h e initial survey i n t h e scope
specified i n 5 . 1 , Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t Classification
3.2.2.3 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h permissible wear
rates o f t h e l o o s i n g s o c i e t y . I n j u s t i f i e d cases, v e r i f i c a t i o n
o f hull strength i n compliance w i t h t h e Register
requirements m a y b e requested b y t h e R S surveyor.
3.2.2.4 F o r c o n d i t i o n s o f c l a s s a s s i g n m e n t , p r o c e
dure o f correspondence exchange between t h e loosing
Society a n d gaining Society, i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m the I A C S
Permanent Secretariat a n d M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s o f
F l a g States a b o u t c h a n g e o f t h e class status, as w e l l as
f o r m s o f d o c u m e n t s u s e d a t transfer o f class, refer t o
Section 5, Part I I "Carrying o u tClassification Survey o f
Ships" o f the Guidelines.
3.2.3 A s s i g n m e n t o f R S c l a s s t o a s h i p i n s e r v i c e
3.2.3.1 W h e n a s s i g n i n g R S c l a s s t o a s h i p i n s e r v i c e
(ships h a v i n g n o class a n d ships h o l d i n g t h e class o f
A C S n o n - I A C S member) t h e requirements o f the
present Chapter a n d 5.2, Part I I " C a r r y i n g o u t Classifica
tion Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines shall b e met.
3.2.3.2 O n r e c e i v i n g t h e r e q u e s t a n d t h e n e c e s s a r y
documentation from t h e shipowner, t h e R S Branch
Office assigned b y t h e R H O shall carry o u t t h e initial
3.1.4.5 A t s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e a s s i g n m e n t , t h e
survey i n t h e scope specified i n t h e present Chapter
surveyor shall be provided w i t h t h e documentation
a
nd 5.2, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f
testifying fulfillment o f t h e requirements specified i n
S
hips" o f the Guidelines.
Sea-Going Ships, t h e ship d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f t h e
3.2.3.3 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h permissible wear
manufacturer's certificates f o r machinery, arrangements,
rates calculated i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
equipment, etc.subject t o the Register supervision.
the Rules f o r Construction.
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T h e shipowner shall be notified about the necessity

to have permissible residual scantlings o f h u l l elements
determined b y the competent organization based o n the
values calculated i n accordance w i t h the requirements o f
the Rules f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n . C a l c u l a t i o n s shall be
prepared f o r a l l h u l l m e m b e r s covered b y t h e require
ments o f the R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n . A s u m m a r y table o f
the permissible residual scantlings o f h u l l elements as
part o f calculation shall contain translation into English.
T h e calculations s h a l l b e m a d e a t t h e stage o f
preparing for the initial survey.Calculations approved b y
the R H O shall be available f o r t h e R S B r a n c h Office
carrying out t h e initial survey, for t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d ship
administration before t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f the initial
survey, a n d as applied t o t h e E S P ships b y t h e date o f
development o f the enhanced survey programme.
Verification o f actual h u l l strength i n compliance w i t h
the Register requirements shall be made b y a competent
organization prior t o c o m p l e t i o n o f the initial survey.
A p p l i c a t i o n o f permissible w e a r rates o f A C S
I A C S m e m b e r , f o r w h i c h class t h e ship w a s constructed
o r w h i c h class t h e ship w a s h o l d i n g earlier, i s i n each
case subject t o special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R H O .
3.3 S U R V E Y S F O R S H I P S W I T H D O U B L E
O R D U A L C L A S S I NC A S E O F A S S I G N E M E N T ,
RETAINMENT AND WITHDRAWAL O F CLASS
3.3.1 S u r v e y s f o r s h i p s w i t h d u a l o r d o u b l e c l a s s i n
case o f a s s i g n m e n t , r e t a i n m e n t o r w i t h d r a w a l o f class
i n v o l v e consideration o f shipowners' requests about their
i n t e n t i o n t o o b t a i n o r t o loose t h e class o f t h e second
classification society, m u t u a l obligations o f t h e classifi
c a t i o n societies f o r r e t a i n m e n t o f t h e i r classes, e x c h a n g e
o f i n f o r m a t i o n o n c o n d i t i o n o f classes b e t w e e n t h e
societies a n d preparation o f t h e u n i f i e d f o r m s o f
documents t o b e issued a n d submission o f i n f o r m a t i o n
to t h e I A C S P e r m a n e n t Secretariat.
3.3.2 T y p e s o f s u r v e y s t o b e c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d i f f e r e n t
stages o f a s s i g n m e n t , r e t a i n m e n t o r w i t h d r a w a l o f class a r e
given i n Section 6, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification
Survey o f Ships" o f t h e Guidelines, a n d shall be completed
to t h e extent o f the requirements o f the relevant chapters i n
Section 2 o f the present Part o f the Rules.
3.4 S U R V E Y S F O R L A I D - U P
SHIPS
See circular A N D F O R T H E S E S H I P S P U T I N O P E R A T I O N
3.4.1
General.
3.4.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n r e g u l a t e s t h e p r o c e d u r e
o f technical supervision o f laid-up s h i p s . T h e scope a n d
methods o f supervision are regulated b y t h e respective
sections o f t h e present R u l e s , international conventions
a n d t h e G u i d e l i n e s , p r o v i d e d o t h e r w i s e i s n o t stated.
in Service
3.4.1.2 T h e m a i n c o n d i t i o n o f c l a s s r e t a i n m e n t o f a
laid-up ship shall b e t h e maintenance o f the ship i n a f i t
technical condition a n d performance o f annual surveys
b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n o f class o f t h e laid-up
ship t a k i n g into account t h e requirements o f 3.4.2.3,
w h e r e t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s o v e r d u e , w h i l e t h e ship class
is n o t suspended.
3.4.1.3 T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s t a f f t h e s h i p ( g r o u p o f
ships) w i t h a m i n i m u m n u m b e r o f qualified c r e w o r
persons o n w a t c h i n order t o m a i n t a i n t h e ship (group o f
ships) i n fit condition, safety a n d t h e possibility t o s u b m i t
the ship t o t h e Register f o r periodical surveys.
3.4.1.4 T h e c r e w o r p e r s o n s o n w a t c h s h a l l b e
p r o v i d e d w i t h c o m m u n i c a t i o n established w i t h P o r t State
C o n t r o l , coastal fire-fighting a n d emergency s u r v i v a l
life-saving services.
3.4.1.5 I f t h e s h i p ( g r o u p o f s h i p s ) i s i n t h e r o a d s ,
electric p o w e r supply shall b e a d d i t i o n a l l y p r o v i d e d f o r
lighting, operation o f fire-fighting, drainage systems,
c o n t i n u o u s o p e r a t i o n o f fire-fighting start-up s i g n a l l i n g
system a n d emergency signalling system.
3.4.1.6 B y d e c i s i o n o f t h e s h i p o w n e r t h e s h i p c a n b e
laid u p either w i t h maintenance o f t h e items o f t h e
Register technical supervision i n operating condition
("hot" lay-up), o r w i t h their conservation ("cold" lay-up).
3.4.2 S u r v e y o f s h i p b e f o r e l a y i n g - u p .
3.4.2.1 U p o n t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s r e q u e s t f o r s u r v e y o f
s h i p b e f o r e l a y i n g - u p w i t h r e t a i n m e n t o f t h e R e g i s t e r class
survey shall be carried o u t a n d u p o n t h e satisfactory results
o f the survey the Classification Certificate shall be issued t o
c o n f i r m t h e r e t a i n m e n t o f class w h i l e l a y i n g t h e s h i p u p .
3.4.2.2 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p i n " h o t " l a y - u p t h e
surveyor t o the Register shall check the following items
o f technical supervision:
c o n d i t i o n o f l i f e - s a v i n g appliances a n d t h e i r readi
ness f o r i m m e d i a t e use;
anchor, m o o r i n g a n d t o w i n g arrangements;
i f letting g o t h e anchor is n o t required f o r t h e
ship i n " h o t " lay-up, readiness o f o n e anchor f o r
emergency letting go;
watertight closing o f a l l hatch covers, skylights a n d
engine-room trunk openings;
w a t e r t i g h t c l o s i n g o f a l l doors a n d side scuttles i n
spaces, w h i c h a r e n o t a t t e n d e d b y t h e c r e w ;
c o n d i t i o n o f v e n t i l a t o r heads a n d f l a m e screens o f
ballast a n d fuel o i l tanks;
readiness o f closures o f inlet a n d discharge holes
required f o r t h e operation o f emergency diesel-generator
a n d fire p u m p f o r i m m e d i a t e a n d automatic openings;
absence o f sea w a t e r i n compartments a n d tanks;
drainage system i n operation;
fire-fighting system i n operation, including:
fire p u m p s ;
emergency fire p u m p ;
pipelines a n d valves;
fire hoses a n d nozzles;
condition o f stationary fire-fighting systems i n the

engine rooms;
availability, condition a n d arrangement o f fireman's
outfit a n d its accessibility for the crew;
availability a n d arrangement o f t h e international
shore connection (where required);
c o n d i t i o n o f structural fire protection;
c o n d i t i o n o f emergency radio c o m m u n i c a t i o n facilities;
condition o f navigation lights a n d sound signal means;
draught m a r k s i n order t o check their values;
readiness o f t h e emergency source o f electrical
p o w e r f o r automatic s w i t c h i n g o n u p o n loss o f voltage
f r o m t h e m a i n source o f p o w e r ;
c o n d i t i o n o f automatic fire detection a n d general
alarm system;
condition o f fixed radiation m o n i t o r i n g systems a n d
means ( f o r nuclear ships a n d floating facilities w i t h
u n l o a d e d r e a c t o r c o r e as w e l l as f o r n u c l e a r s u p p o r t vessels).
3.4.2.3 D u r i n g s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p i n " c o l d " l a y - u p
the surveyor t o the Register shall check the following:
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e c o n t r a c t a n d acceptance-transfer r e p o r t
b e t w e e n t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n - l a y - u p site;
a v a i l a b i l i t y o f p l a n f o r safe a n d p o l l u t i o n - f r e e l a y - u p ,
including measures f o r enforcement o f radiation safety
requirements o n ships a n d floating facilities as w e l l as o n
nuclear support vessels, p l a n o f arrangement o f ships
during t h e laid-up period, regulations f o r transfer
(acceptance) o f ship f o r l a y i n g - u p (after l a y i n g - u p )
developed b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d agreed u p o n w i t h t h e
port administration;
m o o r i n g arrangement ( i f applicable);
i f letting g o t h e anchor is n o t required for the ship i n
"cold" lay-up, readiness o f o n e anchor f o r emergency
letting g o shall b e checked, except w h e r e t h e ship i s
ashore o r i n d r y dock;
watertight closing o f a l l hatch covers, skylights,
o p e n i n g s o f t r u n k s o f m a c h i n e r y spaces, d o o r s a n d side
scuttles;
c o n d i t i o n o f v e n t i l a t o r heads a n d f l a m e screens o f
ballast a n d fuel o i l tanks;
absence o f sea w a t e r i n compartments a n d tanks;
w a t e r t i g h t c l o s i n g o f b o t t o m a n d side v a l v e s ( i f
applicable);
availability a n d arrangement o f t h e international
shore connection (where required);
c o n d i t i o n o f the structural fire protection;
draught m a r k s t o check their values ( i f applicable).
3.4.2.4 I f t h e s h i p w i t h s u s p e n d e d c l a s s i s l a i d u p , t h e
ship m a y b e surveyed w i t h i n t h e scope specified
i n 3.4.2.2 a n d 3.4.2.3, a n d i f the results o f this survey are
satisfactory, class s h a l l b e r e i n s t a t e d w i t h a n e n t r y : " S h i p i s
laid up" t o b e made i n t h e Classification Certificate.
Iftheshipislaidupwithclasssuspendedasaresultof
a n overdue survey a n d t h e ship w a s n o t surveyed t o
r e i n s t a t e t h e class a s stated a b o v e , t h e s h i p class r e m a i n s t o
be suspended u n t i l the overdue survey has been completed.
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D u r i n g laying-up o f the ship i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e

r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s S e c t i o n i n case o f a n o v e r d u e
survey, t h e ship class m a y b e retained f o r n o t m o r e t h a n
three months, provided that t h e annual survey i s
postponed f o r t h e above mentioned period w i t h t h e
purpose o f c o n f i r m i n g t h e ship c l a s s . I f the ship has n o t
been submitted t o the annual survey w i t h due regard t o
the a b o v e postponement, t h e ship's class shall b e
s u s p e n d e d . O n t h e e x p i r y o f six m o n t h s f r o m t h e date
o f the ship's class suspension, i t s h a l l b e w i t h d r a w n .
T h e scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e
scope specified i n 3.4.2.2 a n d 3.4.2.3.
3.4.2.5 D u r i n g l a y i n g - u p o f t h e s h i p w i t h t h e v a l i d
Classification Certificate, a ship survey i n t h e scope
specified i n 3.4.2.2 a n d 3.4.2.3 shall b e carried o u t a n d
u p o n t h e satisfactory results o f the survey t h e entry:
"Ship is laid u p " shall be made i n t h e Classification
Certificate ( i n section "Other characteristics").
3.4.2.6 I f t h e t e r m o f t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e
v a l i d i t y expired w h i l e t h e ship h a d been laid-up, i t m a y b e
r e n e w e d based o n t h e satisfactory results o f annual survey
i n t h e s c o p e s p e c i f i e d i n 3 . 4 . 2 . 2 a n d 3.4.2.3 w i t h a n e n t r y :
"Ship i s laid up" i n t h e Classification Certificate.
3.4.2.7 I f t h e r e i s a n e n t r y o n s o m e u n f u l f i l l e d
requirements i n the Register documents at the t i m e o f the
ship laying-up, t h e fulfilment o f these requirements m a y
be p o s t p o n e d t i l l t h e e n d o f the l a y - u p period, except f o r
the requirements, w h i c h impose direct threat t o t h e safety
o f laid-up ship (for instance, repairing a h o l e i n the shell
plating below the waterline).
3.4.2.8 I f t h e s h i p w i t h e x p i r e d C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e
is l a i d - u p a t special s u r v e y , t h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n
t h e scope s p e c i f i e d i n 3 . 4 . 2 . 2 a n d 3 . 4 . 2 . 3 . U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y
results, t h e ship's class i s r e n e w e d w i t h a n e n t r y : " S h i p i s l a i d
u p " i n t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e . I n respect o f f u l f i l l m e n t
o f the existing requirements, refer t o 3.4.2.7.
3.4.2.9 I f t h e s h i p w i t h w i t h d r a w n c l a s s i s l a i d u p , a
survey shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope specified
i n 3.4.2.2 a n d 3.4.2.3 a n d u p o n satisfactory results t h e
class i s reassigned, t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n Certificate i s issued
w i t h a n entry: "Ship is laid up".
3.4.3 S u r v e y o f s h i p w h e n p u t t i n g i n o p e r a t i o n
after laying-up.
3.4.3.1 T o b e p u t i n o p e r a t i o n , t h e s h i p m e n t i o n e d
i n 3.4.2.8 shall undergo initial survey.
3.4.3.2 I f a s h i p i s p u t i n o p e r a t i o n b e f o r e e x p i r a t i o n
o f the Classification Certificate, i t shall undergo full
scope a n n u a l survey i n d r y d o c k w i t h opening-up f o r
e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e essential m a c h i n e r y a n d devices,
w h e n e v e r necessary, p r o v i d e d the p e r i o d b e t w e e n the last
and t h e present dry-doc king exceeds 3 6 m o n t h s . W h e n
t h e s a i d p e r i o d i s less t h a n 3 6 m o n t h s , t h e d r y d o c k
s u r v e y m a y n o t be p e r f o r m e d , b u t the date o f s u b m i t t i n g
the ship t o survey, w h i c h does n o t exceed 3 6 m o n t h s
f r o m the date o f the p r e v i o u s survey, shall b e stated i n the
report o n survey.
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3.4.3.3 I f t h e s h i p i s p u t i n o p e r a t i o n o n t h e d a t e o f
scheduled special s u r v e y o r after i t , t h e ship shall b e
surveyed i n the scope o f special s u r v e y . T h e v a l i d i t y o f
the n e w Classification Certificate is 5 years, starting f r o m
the e x p i r y date o f the existing Classification Certificate.
3.4.3.4 B e f o r e p u t t i n g t h e s h i p i n o p e r a t i o n a n d
r e i n s t a t e m e n t o f class, a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n t h e
Register documents shall be fulfilled.
3.4.3.5 I f t h e s h i p w i t h t h e v a l i d C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Certificate i n accordance w i t h 3.4.3.2 i s p u t i n operation
after t h e laid-up period, t h e entry " S h i p i s laid-up" shall
be deleted i n t h e Classification Certificate ( u p o n t h e
satisfactory results o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i n full scope),
and a n e w entry "Corrected" shall be made documented
b y t h e signature a n d stamp o f t h e surveyor t o t h e
Register w i t h t h e date b e i n g identified.
3.5 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S I N C O N N E C T I O N
WITH ACCIDENTS
3.5.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h i s C h a p t e r t h e f o l l o w i n g
definitions have been adopted.
A c c i d e n t is a casualty o rsubstantial damage o f
one o r m o r e objects o f t h e Register technical s u p e r v i s i o n
(hull o f ship o r floating structure, arrangements,
machinery, systems, electrical equipment).
C a s u a l t y is a ship accident resulting i n a ship
total loss o r total constructive loss.
S u b s t a n t i a l d a m a g e is a damage caused b y
a n object failure, t h e consequences o f w h i c h m a y b e
eliminated o n l y under specialized ship-repairing conditions.
3.5.2 A l l a c c i d e n t s o f s e a - g o i n g s h i p s c l a s s e d b y t h e
Register shall be recorded a n d investigated.
3.5.3 S u b j e c t t o r e v i e w a n d i n v e s t i g a t i o n a r e t h e
cases associated w i t h :
deviations f r o m the requirements o f the Rules i n the
process o f construction o r repair;
lack o r inadequacy o f the requirements o f the Rules;
structural deficiencies;
c o n s t r u c t i o n , m a n u f a c t u r e , repair defects.
3.5.4 I n s t r u c t i o n s o n p e r f o r m a n c e o f s u r v e y o f ships i n
c o n n e c t i o n w i t h accidents, a s w e l l a s i n v e s t i g a t i o n a n d re
v i e w o f causes o f accidents, s u b m i s s i o n o f i n f o r m a t i o n a n d
issuance o f d o c u m e n t s a r e g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 7 , P a r t I I "Car
r y i n g out Classification S u r v e y o f Ships" o f the Guidelines.
3.5.5 S h i p s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d a f t e r e a c h a c c i d e n t i n
case o f d a m a g e s t o t h e h u l l , m a c h i n e r y , a r r a n g e m e n t s ,
installations, e q u i p m e n t o r outfit subject t o t h e Register
technical supervision.
The shipowner shall immediately w i t h i n 2 4 hours
n o t i f y t h e Register about each accident w i t h t h e ship.
Surveyshallbecarriedoutattheportwherethe
a c c i d e n t t o o k p l a c e o r a t t h e f i r s t p o r t o f c a l l after t h e
a c c i d e n t . T h i s survey shall b e carried o u t t o identify t h e
n a t u r e o f d a m a g e s , t h e i r causes, a g r e e t h e s c o p e o f r e p a i r s
in Service
to eliminate the consequences o f the accident and determine

p o s s i b i l i t i e s a n d c o n d i t i o n s t o r e t a i n t h e ship's class.
3.5.6 I n c a s e o f t h e a c c i d e n t , w h i c h r e s u l t e d i n
damages t o t h e items o f technical supervision associated
w i t h t h e class o r scope o f a p p l i c a t i o n o f the r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f t h e international conventions, classification a n d
statutory certificates r e m a i n i n force, a n d t h e class i s
n o t suspended, i f p r i o r t o t h e ship departure, p r o m p t
repair h a s been made o n board under t h e Register
technical s u p e r v i s i o n t o e l i m i n a t e t h e damages, as f a r as
practicable ( t e m p o r a r y repairs, r e i n f o r c e m e n t s , etc.), t o
provide t h e ship compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f the
R S R u l e s a n d t h e s h i p safe p a s s a g e , u n d e r i t s o w n
propulsion, w i t h crew members a n d cargoes o n board o r
i n ballast to t h e ship repairing y a r d at the port agreed w i t h
the R e g i s t e r . I f the area o f n a v i g a t i o n i s corresponding t o
the area o f n a v i g a t i o n prescribed f o r t h e passage t o t h e
ship repairing yard, t h e S a i l i n g P e r m i t for Single Passage
shall n o t b e issued.
3.5.7 W h e r e , p r i o r t o t h e s h i p ' s d e p a r t u r e , p r o m p t
and thorough repair h a s been made under the Register
technical supervision t o eliminate damages o f the items
o f supervision t o t h e extent w h e n t h e necessity o f
imposing a n y requirements a n d conditions f o r the
repaired i t e m o f technical s u p e r v i s i o n n o l o n g e r arises
u n t i l t h e subsequent special survey, i.e. w h e n t h e ship
technical c o n d i t i o n i s assessed as "fit", classification a n d
statutory certificates r e m a i n i n force.
3.5.8 W h e r e , i n c a s e o f a n a c c i d e n t , i t i s n o t p o s s i b l e
to attend t h e ship f o r survey a n d assessment o f i t s
technical condition due t o weather o r other restrictions,
the ship class s h a l l b e suspended automatically, i n
compliance w i t h 4.2, Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification
Survey o f Ships" o fthe Guidelines, w i t h notification t o
the Representation w h e r e the ship is registered i n order t o
m a k e t h e appropriate alterations i n t h e List o f Survey's
Status ( f o r m 6.3.51-1).
Statutory certificates also b e c o m e i n v a l i d about w h i c h
an entry is made i n the List o f Survey's Status.If, w i t h i n
7 days, possibilities o f carrying o u t t h e s u r v e y a n d repair
specified i n 3.5.6 o r 3.5.7 arise, t h e ship's class m a y b e
r e i n s t a t e d w i t h o u t s u r v e y f o r r e i n s t a t e m e n t o f class a n d t h e
s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register carries o u t s u r v e y a n d technical
supervision during repair i n accordance w i t h 3 . 5 . 6
o r 3.5.7. I n case t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r h a s a n
opportunity t o carry o u t survey o f the damaged ship w i t h
suspended class o n t h e e x p i r y o f 7 days, t h e ship's class
m a y b e reinstated o n l y after occasional s u r v e y f o r
reinstatement o f class i n accordance w i t h 4.7.6, Part I I
Guidelines, a n d t h e n t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register carries
out the survey a n d technical supervision during repair i n
accordance w i t h 3.5.6 o r 3.5.7.
3.5.9 I f d u r i n g 6 m o n t h s , i n c a s e o f i m p o s s i b i l i t y o f
attendance o f t h e damaged ship indicated i n 3.5.8, t h e
shipowner h a s n o t submitted t h e ship f o r occasional
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s u r v e y i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h the accident, the ship's class

shall b ew i t h d r a w n .
3.5.10 T h e R e g i s t e r i n d e p e n d e n t l y p a r t i c i p a t e s i n
investigations o f the accidents associated w i t h the scope
regulated b y the R u l e s for the Classification and Construc
t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships, as w e l l as w i t h the matters o f
s a f e t y . T h e s u r v e y o r takes part i n c o m m i s s i o n s investigat
i n g t h e accidents as a n independent expert n o t b e i n g a
m e m b e r o f the c o m m i s s i o n s . T h e surveyor's report m a y be
s u b m i t t e d t o c o m m i s s i o n s investigating the accidents after
its a p p r o v a l b y t h e R S R e p r e s e n t a t i o n . I n especially
i m p o r t a n t cases t h e r e p o r t i s s u b j e c t t o t h e R H O a p p r o v a l .
3.6 C H A N G I N G O F C L A S S N O T A T I O N O F A S H I P
BY T H E REGISTER
CLASSED
3.6.1 W h e n a s h i p o w n e r h a s a n i n t e n t i o n t o c h a n g e
the class o f the ship, h e s h a l l send a request t o the R H O
w i t h t h e explanation o f reasons f o r t h e changes
r e q u e s t e d . T h e s e changes shall b e substantiated, i f
necessary b y an explanatory note, technical calculations,
drawings a n dschemes verifying compliance w i t h t h e
Register relevant requirements.
3.6.2. U p o n r e s u l t s o f t h e r e q u e s t c o n s i d e r a t i o n , t h e
Register H e a d Office takes a decision o n the possibility
o f requested changes i n the class n o t a t i o n o f the ship, o n
the basis o f w h i c h the c o n d i t i o n s for c h a n g i n g o f class
n o t a t i o n o f the ship, necessity o f performance a n d scope
o f the initial s u r v e y shall b e assigned.
3.6.3 S c o p e o f t h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y d e p e n d s o n t h e
estimated changes i n the class n o t a t i o n o f the ship a n d
the extent o f c o n v e r s i o n o f the ship required for it.
3.6.4 A s s i g n m e n t o f a n e w c l a s s n o t a t i o n s h a l l b e
confirmed b y the R H O based o n the proposals presented
b y the R S Branch Office performing the verification o f
assigned conditions and carrying out the initial survey.
4 OTHER
4.1
SURVEYS
GENERAL
4.1.1 S u b j e c t t o s p e c i a l a g r e e m e n t a n d a u t h o r i
z a t i o n , t h e R e g i s t e r m a y c a r r y o u t o t h e r s u r v e y s , s u c h as:
s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t o n a u t h o r i z a t i o n o f state
authorities ( M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f F l a g State,
e m b a s s y o f F l a g S t a t e , s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n b o d i e s , state
t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s o r y bodies, etc.);
surveys carried o u t at t h e request o f companies
(shipping, insurance, industrial and others).
A u t h o r i z a t i o n s m a y be o f single t y p e (request, letter)
or l o n g - t e r m type (contract, agreement, F l a g State
l e g i s l a t i v e act, etc.) l i m i t e d o r u n l i m i t e d as t o t h e i r
period o f validity.
T h e above m e n t i o n e d authorizations, as a rule, are

submitted to the Register v i a R H O for organization and
m o n i t o r i n g o f their fulfillment b y t h e appropriate
Register Representations.
Single urgent authorizations m a y be l o c a l l y accepted
b y t h e Register Representations, provided R H O is
i m m e d i a t e l y notified to agree the subsequent actions o n
fulfillment o f the authorization.
4.2 S U R V E Y S C A R R I E D O U T O N A U T H O R I Z A T I O N
OF STATE AUTHORITIES
4.2.1 S u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t o n a u t h o r i z a t i o n o f state
a u t h o r i t i e s are s u b d i v i d e d as f o l l o w s :
.1 s u r v e y s carried o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
requirements o f international conventions and codes;
.2 s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
national standards and regulations.
4.2.2 S c o p e o f s u r v e y s o f s h i p s i n s e r v i c e c a r r i e d o u t
i n compliance w i t h t h e provisions o f the international
conventions shall be determined proceeding from t h e
conditions laid d o w n i n the authorization o f the M a r i t i m e
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f F l a g State a n d shall include t h e
requirements o f the relevant Register rules (for the ships
f l y i n g t h e R F f l a g ) , i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n v e n t i o n s , agree
ments, I M O codes a n d additional instructions o f
M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n s o f F l a g States c o n t a i n e d i n
section " A d d i t i o n a l Requirements o f M a r i t i m e A d m i n
istrations" o n the R S internal website.
Instructions for carrying o u t surveys and issuance o f
documents are given i n Part I I I "Survey o f Ships i n
Compliance w i t h International Conventions, Codes and
Resolutions" o f the Guidelines.
4.2.3 T h e s u r v e y s s p e c i f i e d i n 4 . 2 . 2 s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out b y the R S exclusive surveyors.
Exclusive surveyors to A C S I A C S member m a y
be a u t h o r i z e d b y R H O t o carry o u t such surveys, subject
to agreement o f the M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f Flag
State.
4.2.4 S c o p e o f s u r v e y s c a r r i e d o u t i n c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h the requirements o f the national standards shall b e
determined proceeding f r o m the conditions laid d o w n i n
authorizations o f the appropriate standardization bodies
o r state t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s o r y b o d i e s .
T h e s e a u t h o r i z a t i o n s , as a rule, are associated w i t h
the export a n d i m p o r t deliveries o f materials a n d
equipment not covered b y the Register Nomenclature.
W h e n authorized to carry out surveys i n compliance
w i t h the n a t i o n a l standards, the s u r v e y o r s t o the Register
shall p e r f o r m the surveys strictly w i t h i n the frames o f the
authorization and m o n i t o r the fulfillment o f requirements
o f the documents, parameters and properties stipulated i n
this authorization.
Report o n fulfillment o f the authorization a n d
p a y m e n t matters shall b e agreed w i t h R H O .
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4.3 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S R E C E I V E D T O O R A C C E P T E D
FROM T H E TIME-CHARTER
4.3.1 A c c o r d i n g t o e x i s t i n g p r a c t i c e r e c e i v i n g o f a
ship to time-charter or acceptance f r o m time-charter shall
be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h agreements o r contracts
b e t w e e n the s h i p o w n e r a n d charterer, w h i c h require the
ship Inspection R e p o r t issued after the s u r v e y o r t o t h e
Register has inspected the ship.
4.3.2 S u r v e y f o r i s s u e o f t h e I n s p e c t i o n R e p o r t s h a l l
be carried o u t u p o n the charterer's request r e c e i v i n g a
ship t o time-charter o r accepting i t f r o m time-charter.
4.3.3 I n o r d e r t o c o m p i l e t h e R e p o r t , t h e s u r v e y o r
shall carry o u t external e x a m i n a t i o n o f freeboard,
superstructures, decks, cargo holds a n d their plating,
cargo h a n d l i n g gear, deck m a c h i n e r y , h o l d c l o s i n g
devices and other appliances related t o cargo operations
and affecting safety o f transported cargoes.
Cargo h a n d l i n g gear and mechanical arrangements
for c l o s i n g o f h a t c h covers s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
D u r i n g survey i t i s necessary t o verify the Tonnage
Certificate availability, as w e l l as a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d v a l i d i t y
o f the f o l l o w i n g ship documents: Classification Certifi
cate, S a f e t y C e r t i f i c a t e , L o a d L i n e C e r t i f i c a t e .
4.3.4 R e s u l t s o f s u r v e y s t a t i n g d e f e c t s s h a l l b e l i s t e d
i n the Report per f o r m 6.3.10. T h e R e p o r t shall contain
the date o f the latest d o c k i n g a n d a m o u n t o f fuel, o i l a n d
fresh w a t e r o n b o a r d at the t i m e o f the survey; a v a i l a b i l i t y
and v a l i d i t y o f the ship documents.
T h e Report m a y b e made i n Russian and/or i n
English depending o n t h e customer's request a n d
submitted to the representatives o f the charterer and ship
administration.
4.4
SURVEYS ASSOCIATED WITH CONFIRMATION

OF DAMAGE CLAIMS
4.4.1 T h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f d a m a g e c l a i m s s h a l l b e
carried o u t b y the s u r v e y o r after s u r v e y o f c l a i m i t e m s o n
call o f a s h i p o w n e r o r master o f the ship.
4.4.2 T h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f d a m a g e c l a i m s f o r s h i p s
built at foreign shipyards shall b e carried out o n all the
Register-supervised and non-supervised items regardless
o f the ship's n a t i o n a l i t y a n d a v a i l a b i l i t y o f the R e g i s t e r
class a n d d o c u m e n t s .
4.4.3 T h e c o n f i r m a t i o n o f d a m a g e c l a i m s f o r s h i p s
b u i l t a t domestic shipyards shall b e carried o u t as regards
the items o f t h e Register technical s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e
clauses o f damage claims o n t h e g i v e n items shall b e
i n d i c a t e d w h e n t h e c l a i m s are b e i n g signed.
4.4.4 T h e s u r v e y o r c o n d u c t i n g t h e s u r v e y o f a c l a i m
i t e m shall c o n f i r m the d a m a g e claims regardless o f the
defect occurrence causes, s i g n i n g a n d w i t n e s s i n g t h e
claims w i t h his stamp, and m a k i n g the f o l l o w i n g entry:
"Defect c o n f i r m e d " . T h e s u r v e y o r shall also d r a w up the
Report p e r f o r m 6.3.10, i n w h i c h h e shall list numbers

a n d dates o f the d a m a g e c l a i m s h e h a s c o n f i r m e d . T h e
copies o f d a m a g e claims shall b e sent for registration a n d
s t o r a g e t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r i n - s e r v i c e super
vision, and the copy o f t h e Report per f o r m 6.3.10 shall
be k e p t i n the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e , w h i c h p e r f o r m e d the
survey.
4.4.5 W h e r e s i g n i f i c a n t d a n g e r o u s defects o r emer
g e n c y d a m a g e s a f f e c t i n g t h e ship's n a v i g a t i o n s a f e t y a r e
defected d u r i n g survey, t h e s u r v e y o r m a y d e m a n d t h e
e l i m i n a t i o n o f t h e defects p r i o r t o s h i p g o i n g t o s e a o r ,
depending o n t h e circumstances, p e r m i t a passage t o a
w a r r a n t y repair port specifying service restrictions.
I n t h i s case, h e s h a l l d r a w u p t h e R e p o r t p e r f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 0 .
4.4.6 T h e R e g i s t e r B r a n c h O f f i c e s s h a l l k e e p a
c o n t i n u o u s r e c o r d o f defects c o n f i r m e d b y the d a m a g e
claims relating t o t h e items o f the Register technical
s u p e r v i s i o n a n d r e v i e w defects o n suppliers o f ships a n d
items o f technical supervision w i t h t h e necessary
g e n e r a l i z a t i o n s a n d p r o p o s a l s o n e l i m i n a t i o n a n d pre
v e n t i o n o f defects d e t e c t e d . N e c e s s a r y i n f o r m a t i o n o n
defects s h a l l b e sent t o the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e , c a r r y i n g
o u t technical s u p e r v i s i o n d u r i n g construction o f ships o r
manufacture o f materials a n d products, a n d t o t h e
R S Branch Office, w h i c h performed the survey a n d
w h i c h , i n e x t r e m e l y i m p o r t a n t cases, s h a l l send t h e
results o f the r e v i e w and generalizations t o R H O .
4.4.7 O n f r a c t u r e s a n d c r a c k s o f c o m p o n e n t s o f
turbines, boilers, pipelines, fittings, heat exchangers and
pressure vessels, a n d also o f other equipment affecting
the n a v i g a t i o n safety and presenting a threat for life, the
R S Branch Offices shall immediately i n f o r m R H O and
also send a c o p y o f a damage c l a i m c o n f i r m a t i o n w i t h i n
10 days.
4.5 S U R V E Y O F S H I P S T O B E W R I T T E N O F F F R O M
FLEET
ACTIVE
4.5.1 S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f
s h i p s t o b e w r i t t e n o f f f r o m active fleet.
I n s o m e cases, t h e s h i p o w n e r takes a d e c i s i o n t o
continue operation for a certain p e r i o d o f the ships w i t h
significant w e a r due t o ageprior t o their w r i t e - o f f f r o m
the active f l e e t . T h e significant expenditures therewith
are u n d e s i r a b l e f o r t h e s h i p o w n e r f o r r e b u i l d i n g t h e
w o r n - o u t parts o f the ship, i n particular, for replacement
o f structural hull members w i t h a wear exceeding t h e
established standards.
T h e ship's o p e r a t i o n o f t h a t k i n d m a y b e p e r m i t t e d
w i t h t h e restrictions ensuring t h e maintenance o f the
ship's safety l e v e l needed.
T h e s h i p o w n e r shall develop the service restrictions
w i t h t h e specific proposals a n d their j u s t i f i c a t i o n a n d
submit these materials t o the Register B r a n c h Office for
approval.
D e p e n d i n g o n the circumstances, t h e service restric

tions m a y be applied to:
area o f n a v i g a t i o n ;
v a l u e a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n o f ship's l o a d i n g (freeboard
increase, special d i s t r i b u t i o n o f cargo a n d ballast,
exclusion o f h e a v y a n d deck cargoes carriage);
navigation w i t h respect t o weather conditions
(a w i n d force, sea state) a n d a n o p e r a t i o n season;
conditions o f ice n a v i g a t i o n ;
types o f cargoes carried;
output o f m a i n machinery;
passenger capacity.
A c h a n g e o f the ship's purpose a n d a change-over o f
a self-propelled ship t o a non-self-propelled o n e m a y b e
also a service restriction.
T h e combination o f the restrictions is permitted.
Besides t h e service restrictions, t h e shortened
periods b e t w e e n ship's s u r v e y s m a y b e specified.
4.5.2 M i n i m u m c o n d i t i o n s t o e n s u r e t h e s a f e t y
of ships tob e written off prior to specialsurvey.
4.5.2.1 I n s u r v e y o f s h i p s a n d a s s i g n i n g t h e m s e r v i c e
restrictions, t h e R S B r a n c h Offices shall proceed f r o m
the basic provisions g i v e n i n this Chapter.
I n determination o f the necessary extent o f the ship
repair, t h e requirements o f the current rules resulting i n
essential structural changes shall n o t be applied, because
to the ships i n service, as a rule, the requirements o f those
rules are applied, according t o w h i c h t h e ship w a s built.
4.5.2.2 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f s e r v i c e r e s t r i c t i o n s d u e t o
an inferior technical condition m a y be permitted o n the
request o f the s h i p o w n e r f o r the l i m i t e d p e r i o d (less t h a n
5 years), provided that h e submits a nadequate justifica
tion o f the proposed restrictions.
Service restrictions a n d ( i f necessary) reduction o f
intervals b e t w e e n surveys are subject t o t h e Register
approval.
4.5.2.3 T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t t o t h e R S B r a n c h
Office f o r in-service supervision t h e materials o n t h e
ship's t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n a n d assessment o f a l l t h e ship
parts i n accordance w i t h t h e current n o r m a t i v e a n d
instructive documents o f the shipowner regulating t h e
procedure f o r determination o f technical condition a n d
further u s e o f the ships w i t h significant w e a r o r m a j o r
d a m a g e s . T h e extent o f repair w o r k s a n d spare parts
standards o n board t h e ship shall b e agreed b y t h e
Register Branch Office proceeding f r o m the conditions
o f ensuring the n a v i g a t i o n safety for the specified service
p e r i o d t i l l t h e ship's w r i t e - o f f w i t h regard t o t h e
shipowner's proposals o n t h e extent o f repair w o r k s
and service restrictions.
4.5.2.4 I n o r d e r t o d e t e r m i n e a n d a s s e s s t h e s h i p
technical condition, the shipowner shall conduct testing
for defects o f a l l t h e ship p a r t s . O n d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f the
ship technical c o n d i t i o n t h e data m a y b e used o f t h e
previous periodical surveys and the i n f o r m a t i o n o n wear,
damages a n d failures detected i n service, o n repairs a n d
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replacements made a n d reflected i n t h e ship documenta

t i o n (service logs o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n , ship's reports,
e n g i n e - r o o m logs, etc.).
4.5.2.4.1 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n .
T e s t i n g f o r defects s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d i n accordance
w i t h the requirements o f Section 5 o f Part I "General
Provisions" and Appendix 2.
A s a compulsory measure, the underwater part o f the
h u l l , steering gear, s h a f t i n g a n d propellers, f i t t i n g s o f
b o t t o n a n d side openings s h a l l b e submitted.
I n case o f restricted area o f n a v i g a t i o n , t h e
permissible residual thicknesses o f h u l l members m a y
be specified i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e as-built thicknesses
required b y t h e rules, according t o w h i c h t h e ship h a s
b e e n b u i l t f o r t h i s area o f n a v i g a t i o n . I n s o m e cases w e a r
o f h u l l m e m b e r s above standards m a y b e permitted w i t h
additional restrictions o n weather conditions and/or t h e
ship's l o a d i n g . H o w e v e r , the j u s t i f i c a t i o n s o f m a i n t a i n i n g
the equivalent strength w i t h assumed restrictions shall be
submitted.
4.5.2.4.2 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
m a c h i n e r y installation, fire-fighting systems a n d outfit.
T h e assessment a n d evaluation o f technical condi
t i o n o f the ship m a c h i n e r y installation b y the R S B r a n c h
Office shall b e based o n the materials submitted b ythe
shipowner i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements
o f 4.5.2.3. T h e extent o f testing f o r defects o f t h e
separate u n i t s a n d c o m p o n e n t s o f m a i n engines, a u x i l i a r y
machinery, shafting, appliances, fire-fighting systems
a n d o u t f i t s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n each case o n t h e results
o f the testing f o r defects a n d t h e survey.
T h e final decision shall b e t a k e n after testing i n
accordance w i t h the requirements o f the surveyors t o t h e
Register.It is n o t permitted t h e r e w i t h the operation o f t h e
f o l l o w i n g m a c h i n e r y a n d e q u i p m e n t w i t h w e a r s exceed
ing the permissible values:
propulsion system ( m a i n engine, p o w e r transmission
system, propeller);
m a c h i n e r y e n s u r i n g t h e ship's m a n e u v e r a b i l i t y ;
ballast a n d bilge systems including pumps;
anchor arrangement;
fire-fighting systems;
e m e r g e n c y p o w e r sources.
I n addition, the operation is not permitted w i t h wears
exceeding t h e ultimate values f o r such items, w h i c h
emergency failure threatens t h e safety o f attending
personnel, namely:
boilers a n d pressure vessels;
pipelines o f c o m p r e s s e d a n d l i q u e f i e d gases;
s t e a m a n d h o t l i q u i d s ( t > 1 0 0 C) p i p e l i n e s ;
internal combustion engines, a i r compressors,
centrifugal fuel a n d o i l separators;
arrangements h a v i n g storage tanks w i t h flame
combustion.
A l o n g w i t h that, w h e r e t h e ship s y s t e m o r c o m p l e x
includes a reserve facility ensuring its proper functioning,
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i f the s y s t e m part fails, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s i m p o s e d f o r t h e

technical condition o f the system components w i t h wears
e x c e e d i n g t h e p e r m i s s i b l e v a l u e s m a y b e less s t r i n g e n t i n
cases, w h e n w i t h a d e c r e a s e o f o p e r a t i o n a l p a r a m e t e r s
w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s e n s u r i n g t h e ship's adequate o p e r a t i o n
safety, t h e l o a d i n g o n t h e s e m a c h i n e r y a n d e q u i p m e n t i s
r e d u c e d d o w n t o t h e safe v a l u e s . O n t h e R e g i s t e r
requirement, i t shall b e confirmed b y calculations.
N o t e . T h e permissible values o fmachinery component wears
shall b e assessed according t o t h e manufacturer's instructions o r
operation rules, a n d also i n compliance w i t h t h e Guidelines.
4.5.2.4.3 A s s e s s m e n t o f t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f
electrical, radio a n d n a v i g a t i o n a l equipment.
T h e extent o f repair a n d t h e replacement o f separate
elements o f t h e electrical, radio a n d navigational
e q u i p m e n t i n each case s h a l l b e assessed a c c o r d i n g t o
the results o f the testing f o r defects a n d t h e s u r v e y . I f , i n
t h i s case, t h e w e a r s e x c e e d i n g v a l u e s a l l o w a b l e b y t h e
present Rules are identified, t h e o p p o r t u n i t y o f a p e r m i t
for the operation o f this equipment f o r a specified period
w i t h t h e necessary restrictions i s subject t o t h e special
T h e final decision shall b e t a k e n f o l l o w i n g measure
m e n t s a n d tests.
4.5.2.5 T h e s p e c i f i e d s e r v i c e r e s t r i c t i o n s s h a l l b e
reflected i n t h e class n o t a t i o n i n v e r b a l a n d a d d i t i o n a l
characteristics, a n d i n t h e ship d o c u m e n t s i n accordance
w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s established.
4.5.3 O n p a s s a g e s o f s h i p s t o b e s c r a p p e d r e f e r
to 8.10,Part I I "Carrying o u t Classification Survey o f
Ships" o f t h e Guidelines.
4.6 S U R V E Y O F S H I P S D U R I N G C H A N G E O F S H I P O W N E R ,
in Service
to a n e w shipowner o r t o a n e w port o f registry o n

condition the shipowner provides the R S Branch Office
w i t h t h e above-mentioned documents, a n d o n the basis o f
surveys regulated b y t h e present Section.
Periods o fvalidity o f the n e w R S documents r e m a i n
the same o r i n case o f special/initial s u r v e y t h e
certificates shall b e issued f o r a full 5-year period.
U p o n agreement w i t h t h e port master, instead o f the
above-mentioned documents, the shipowner m a y submit
to t h e R S Branch Office a n Interim o r Permanent
Certificate o fOwnership a n d Certificate o f R i g h t t o F l y
the N a t i o n a l Flag o f the Russian Federation issued b y the
port master o r another authority o f the R F M a r i t i m e
Administration.
W h e r e w i t h i n this p e r i o d transfer o f class o f t h e ship
occurs, t h e documents describing this procedure shall be
followed.
4.6.1.3 W h e n e v e r t h e s h i p o w n e r r e q u e s t s t o s u r v e y
the ship a n d t o issue t h e relevant documents i n
consequence w i t h change o f shipowner, port o f registry
or ship's n a m e , r e v i e w o f the request s h a l l b e carried o u t
and t h e relevant procedures shall b e performed.
4.6.2 C h a n g e o f t h e s h i p o w n e r .
4.6.2.1 R e l e v a n t d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e c h e c k e d ,
a n d d u r i n g this procedure t h e f o l l o w i n g o r i g i n a l docu
ments o r notarized copies t h e r e o f shall b e submitted t o
the R S surveyor:
.1 a t change o f the s h i p o w n e r o f the ship f l y i n g t h e
R F flag:
Certificate o f Ownership;
Certificate o f R i g h t t o F l y the N a t i o n a l F l a g o f the R F ;
Ship Radio Station License issued b y t h e M a i n
Radio-Frequency Centre;
c o n f i r m a t i o n o f registration o f the ship security alert
system i n M o n i t o r i n g a n d Security A l e r t Center.
P O R T O FR E G I S T R Y A N D N A M E
4.6.1 G e n e r a l .
4.6.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e a p p l i c a b l e t o
the duties o f t h e R S surveyors a t surveys o f t h e
R S - c l a s s e d s h i p s i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h c h a n g e o f ship
o w n e r , p o r t o f registry, ship's n a m e .
4.6.1.2 R e g i s t r a t i o n o f s h i p i n t h e S t a t e R e g i s t e r o f
Ships i n connection w i t h the change o f shipowner, port
o f egistry shall b e carried o u t b y t h e port master at t h e
request o f t h e n e w shipowner, w h o provides t h e m w i t h
s u c h d o c u m e n t s as sale contract, ship c o n s t r u c t i o n
agreement, d o c u m e n t c o n f i r m i n g transfer o f ship f r o m
o n e balance t o another, as w e l l as bare-boat charter.
I n accordance w i t h the R FM e r c h a n t Shipping Code
and the Rules f o r Registration o fShips a n d Rights f o r
T h e m i n M e r c h a n t Seaports approved b y Order N o . 2 7 7
o f 9 December 2 0 1 0 issued b y t h e R F M i n i s t r y o f
Transport, u p o n registration the shipowner shall submit
to the port master the Tonnage Certificate, Seaworthiness
Certificate, Classification Certificate a n d Passenger
Certificate ( f o r passenger ships) issued b y t h e Register
N o t e s : 1 . Instead o f t h e certificates m e n t i o n e d i n 4.6.2.1.1

the shipowner m a y submit t h e originals o r notarized copies o f t h e
documents listed i n 4.6.1.2.
2 . A l l the above-mentioned documents shall contain the name o f
a n e w shipowner along w i t h t h e requisites thereof.
T h e ship A d m i n i s t r a t i o n shall also s u b m i t t o t h e

s u r v e y o r t h e c o n f i r m a t i o n f o r m c o n c e r n i n g t h e fact that
C O S P A S - S A R S A T Coordinating Centre has been in
formed about change o f the shipowner;
c o n f i r m a t i o n o f t h e ship's data e n t r y i n R u s s i a n
center o f L R I T system;
.2 a t c h a n g e o f t h e s h i p o w n e r o f t h e s h i p f l y i n g t h e
flag other t h a n t h e R F flag:
Certificate, interim o r permanent, o fShip Registry i n
the Register o f t h e F l a g State;
Ship R a d i o Station License, p r o v i s i o n a l o r perma
nent, issued b y t h e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f the F l a g State o r b y
authorized organization.
N o t e . A l l the above mentioned documents shall contain t h e
n a m e o f a n e w shipowner along w i t h t h e requisites thereof.
I n a l l t h e cases listed i n 4 . 6 . 2 . 1 . 1 a n d 4.6.2.1.2 o n e

shall m a k e sure that t h e contract/agreement f o r shorebased maintenance o f G M D S S radio equipment
(if applicable) i s concluded/renewed w i t h t h e n e w
shipowner.
4.6.2.2 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out b y external examination t o c o n f i r m that all necessary
equipment a n d outfit are fitted i n their regular palaces
and n o changes have been made.
4.6.2.3 U p o n t h e r e s u l t s o f r e v i e w o f t h e s u b m i t t e d
documents a n dperformed survey the following shall be
issued:
n e w Classification Certificate, w h e r e necesary;
Seaworthiness Certificate, w h e r e necessary;
Report o n Survey o f t h e Ship (form 6.3.10)
containing list o f completed recommendations, stating a
n e w s h i p o w n e r a n d requisites thereof, as w e l l as t h e
issued documents.
The Report shall be d r a w n up both i nRussian a n d i n
E n g l i s h f o r ships f l y i n g t h e R F flag, a n d o n l y i n E n g l i s h
for ships f l y i n g a n y other f l a g s . O n ships n o t engaged o n
international voyages a n d flying the R F flag the Report
shall b e d r a w n u p o n l y i n Russian.
S u r v e y results m a y b e d r a w n u p using t h e p r o g r a m
S T O R M a n d b y issuing Ship's S u r v e y Statement ( f o r m 6.1.03).
Issuance o f a separate R e p o r t o n S u r v e y o f t h e S h i p
( f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 0 ) i s n o t r e q u i r e d i n t h i s case.
N o t e . I n t h e Record o f A p p r o v e d Cargo Ship Safety
E q u i p m e n t ( f o r m 4 . 1 . 2 ) a n d also i n t h e certificates o f ship's l i f t i n g
appliances a n d cargo h a n d l i n g gear ( f o r m s 5 . 1 . 1 t o 5.1.5) relevant
entries d u l y signed, stamped a n d dated b y t h e surveyor m a y b e made
about a n e w s h i p o w n e r . A l l a m e n d e d d o c u m e n t s a r e subject t o
r e n e w a l at t h e p r o x i m a t e special survey.
4.6.2.4 F o r s h i p w i t h d u a l c l a s s , t h e a g r e e m e n t o n a
d u a l class b e c o m e s i n v a l i d after change o f shipowner.
I n this connection, i t i s necessary t o request a n e w
shipowner w h e t h e r h e intends t o continue t h e ship
o p e r a t i o n i n a d u a l class o r t o r e t a i n t h e ship o n l y i n
t h e R S c l a s s . I n case o f f u r t h e r s h i p o p e r a t i o n i n a d u a l class
i t i s r e q u i r e d t o s i g n a n a g r e e m e n t o n a d u a l class f o r f i v e
y e a r s . I n c a s e o f i n t e n t i o n t o r e t a i n o n l y t h e R S class i t i s
required t o send t o t h e R H O official notification about this
i n E n g l i s h . B a s e d o n t h i s n o t i f i c a t i o n t h e class o f t h e
second classification society shall b e w i t h d r a w n .
4.6.3 C h a n g e o f p o r t o f r e g i s t r y .
4.6.3.1 R e l e v a n t s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e
checked a n d during this procedure the following original
documents o r notarized copies t h e r e o f shall be submitted
to the R S surveyor:
.1 w h e r e t h e p o r t o f registry o f a ship f l y i n g
the R F flag i s changed, a l l t h e d o c u m e n t s stated i n
4.6.2.1.1. A n e w port o f registry shall be recorded i n all
these documents;
.2 w h e r e t h e p o r t o f r e g i s t r y o f a s h i p f l y i n g a n y f l a g
other than the R F one, Certificate, interim o r permanent,
o f t h e Ship R e g i s t r y i n t h e F l a g State Register o r other
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d o c u m e n t o f t h e F l a g State M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n ,
w h e r e change o f ship port o f registry i s recorded.
4.6.3.2 S u r v e y o f t h e s h i p s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h
the purpose o f v e r i f y i n g whether a n e w port o f registry
is m a r k e d o n t h e ship h u l l stern a n d l i f e - s a v i n g
appliances, as w e l l as w h e t h e r ship's n e w call sign
(signal letters) assigned t o i t b y t h e n e w F l a g State
M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e static data o f
the A u t o m a t i c Identification System ( A I S ) , i f the change
o f port o f registry i s associated w i t h t h e flag change.
4.6.3.3 U p o n t h e r e s u l t s o f c h e c k i n g o f t h e s u b m i t t e d
d o c u m e n t s a n d o f t h e ship's s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g
documents shall b e re-issued:
Classification Certificate;
all statutory certificates;
Report o n Survey o f t h e Ship ( f o r m 6.3.10) containing
list o f completed recommendations a n d recording a n e w
port o f registry a n d n e w l y issued documents.
The Report shall be drawn up both i nRussian and i n
E n g l i s h f o r ships f l y i n g t h e R F flag, a n d o n l y i n E n g l i s h
for ships f l y i n g a n y other flags.
STORMandbyissuingShip's SurveyStatement(form6.1.03).
N o t e . T h e entry o fa n e w port o f registry signed, stamped a n d
dated b y t h e surveyor m a y b e made i n t h er e m a i n i n g documentation.
A l l a m e n d e d d o c u m e n t s a r e subject t o r e n e w a l at t h e p r o x i m a t e
special survey.
4.6.4 C h a n g e o f t h e s h i p n a m e .
4.6.4.1 R e l e v a n t s h i p d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e
checked a n d during this procedure the following original
documents o r notarized copies t h e r e o f shall be submitted
to the R S surveyor:
.1 w h e r e t h e n a m e o f ship f l y i n g t h e R F flag i s
changed, a l l t h e d o c u m e n t s stated i n 4 . 6 . 2 . 1 . 1 . I n a l l t h e
documents t h e n e w n a m e o f ship shall b e recorded;
.2 w h e r e t h e n a m e o f s h i p f l y i n g a n y f l a g o t h e r t h a n
the R F flag i s changed:
Ship's Certificate o fRegistry, i n t e r i m o r permanent;
Ship Radio Station License, interim o r permanent;
Safe M a n n i n g Certificate;
c o n f i r m a t i o n o f registration o f the ship security alert
system i n M o n i t o r i n g a n d Security A l e r t Center.
N o t e . A l l the above-mentioned documents shall contain an e w
n a m e o ft h e ship.
4.6.4.2 S u r v e y o f t h e s h i p s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h
the purpose o f v e r i f y i n g w h e t h e r t h e n e w n a m e o f ship i s
m a r k e d o n t h e ship's h u l l a n d l i f e - s a v i n g appliances, as
w e l l as w h e t h e r ship's n e w c a l l s i g n ( s i g n a l letters),
assigned t o i t b y t h e n e w F l a g State M a r i t i m e A d m i n
i s t r a t i o n , i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e A I S static data, i f t h e c h a n g e
o f port o f registry i s associated w i t h t h e flag change.
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4.6.4.3 U p o n t h e r e s u l t s o f r e v i e w o f t h e s u b m i t t e d
d o c u m e n t s a n d p e r f o r m e d s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g docu
ments shall b e re-issued:
Classification Certificate;
all statutory certificates;
Report o n Survey o f t h e Ship (form 6.3.10)
containing list o f completed recommendations a n d
recording a n e w n a m e o f the ship a n d issued documents.
The Report shall be d r a w n up both i n Russian and i n
E n g l i s h for ships f l y i n g t h e R F flag, a n d o n l y i n E n g l i s h
for ships f l y i n g a n y flag other t h a n t h e R F flag.
S T O R M a n d b y issuing Ship's S u r v e y Statement ( f o r m 6.1.03).
N o t e . T h e entry o f a n e w port o f registry signed, stamped and
dated b y t h e surveyor m a y b e m a d e i nt h e r e m a i n i n g documentation.
A l l a m e n d e d d o c u m e n t s a r e subject t o r e n e w a l at t h e p r o x i m a t e
special survey.
4.6.5 D i s t r i b u t i o n o f d o c u m e n t s .
4.6.5.1 A t s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p b y t h e R S B r a n c h
Office f o r in-service supervision, copies o f a l l t h e
documents issued shall be submitted t o this Branch
O f f i c e t o b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e ship's file.
A t change o fport o f registry t h e d u l y completed
ship's file s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s f o r
in-service supervision ( t o R H O i f t h e ship h a s been
t r a n s f e r r e d t o f l y t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e n o R S
Branch Office is available).
4.6.5.2 A t s u r v e y i n case o f c h a n g e o f t h e n a m e o r
s h i p o w n e r o f t h e s h i p , w h i c h i s registered i n another R S
B r a n c h Office f o r in-service supervision, copies o f a l l t h e
issued documents i n electronic f o r m a t shall be submitted t o
the R S B r a n c h Offices for in-service supervision (to R H O i f
t h e s h i p i s f l y i n g t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e n o R S B r a n c h
Office is available).
A t s u r v e y o f t h e ship i n case o f c h a n g e o f p o r t o f
registry, copies o f a l l t h e issued documents i n electronic
format shall be submitted t o the R S Branch Offices f o r
in-service s u p e r v i s i o n as p e r f o r m e r p o r t o f registry f o r
the purpose o f c o m p l e t i n g t h e ship's file ( t o R H O i f the
s h i p i s f l y i n g t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e t h e r e i s n o R S
Branch Office available).It shall be noted that where the
ship p r e v i o u s l y registered i n o n e o f t h e R S B r a n c h
O f f i c e s i s t r a n s f e r r e d t o f l y t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e n o
R S B r a n c h Offices is available, i n addition t o t h e copies
o f issued documents t o be submitted t o t h e R S B r a n c h
Offices f o r in-service s u p e r v i s i o n as p e r f o r m e r p o r t o f
registry, o n e c o p y o f statutory certificates shall b e
submitted t o R H O(Ships i n Service Department) f o r
their further d e l i v e r y t o t h e F l a g State A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
w i t h t h e purpose o f c o m p l e t i n g t h e ship's file.
4.6.5.3 T h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e , w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e
survey, shall immediately, w i t h i n o n e w o r k i n g day,
s u b m i t the L i s t o f Survey's Status ( f o r m 6.3.51-1) t o t h e

R S Branch Offices for in-service supervision (to R H O i f
t h e s h i p i s f l y i n g t h e f l a g o f a n y state w h e r e n o R S
Branch Office is available).
4.6.5.4 T h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e , w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e
survey, shall submit t o R H O ( I TResearch a n d
D e v e l o p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t ) t h e n o t i f i c a t i o n as p e r
f o r m 11..02/01 s t a t i n g t h e c h a n g e o f t h e s h i p
recorded data.
T a k i n g i n t o account t h e fact that w i t h c h a n g e o f
recorded data ( p o r t o f registry, s h i p o w n e r , ship's n a m e ) ,
the ship documents p r e v i o u s l y available o n board, i n lieu
o f w h i c h the n e w d o c u m e n t s are issued, shall cease t o b e
valid a n d shall be marked w i t h t h e inscription
" I N V A L I D " signed, stamped a n d dated b y t h e surveyor
w i t h d u e reference t o the R e p o r t ( f o r m 6.3.10) containing
grounds f o r m a k i n g such a decision.These documents
are n o t subject t o e x e m p t i o n o r e l i m i n a t i o n .
4.6.5.5 C o p i e s o f t h e i s s u e d d o c u m e n t s a n d s h i p ' s
files shall b e submitted b y m a i l w i t h a n o t i f i c a t i o n o f
delivery.
4.7 P R E S A L E S U R V E Y O F S H I P S
4.7.1 W h e n c o n d u c t i n g p r e - s a l e s u r v e y r e q u e s t e d b y
the shipowner o r b y companies (lawyers, underwriters,
agents, etc.), t h e ship's t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e o n l y
a s s e s s e d . T h i s pre-sale s u r v e y m a y b e conducted solely
o n b o a r d t h e RS-classed ships, ships classed b y A C S
n o n - I A C S m e m b e r o r non-classed s h i p s . T h e pre-sale
s u r v e y o f the ships classed b y the A C S I A C S m e m b e r
m a y be conducted o n l y i f authorized b y this A C S . T h e
results o f survey shall b e recorded i n t h e R e p o r t o n
Survey o f the Ship ( f o r m 6.3.10 o r i n any optional form).
T h e R e p o r t shall n o t c o n t a i n c o m m e r c i a l characteristics,
value a n dother information irrelevant t o t h e technical
c o n d i t i o n o f the ship.
4.7.2 T h e R e p o r t o n S u r v e y , a s a m i n i m u m , s h a l l
include the following information:
ship's particulars ( n a m e , type, flag, p o r t o f registry,
class, c l a s s s t a t u s ) ;
data o n ship's c o n s t r u c t i o n (date a n d place, shipyard,
project n u m b e r , etc.);
ship's m a i n particulars;
v o l u m e o f tanks, their location (determination o f fuel
residues, i f necessary);
d e s c r i p t i o n o f the ship's structure;
h u l l a n d superstructures, closures o f openings;
equipment, arrangements a n d outfit;
fire protection;
machinery installation;
systems a n d piping;
auxiliary machinery;
electrical equipment a n d automation;

life-saving appliances;
signal means;
radio a n d navigational equipment;
c a r g o - h a n d l i n g gear;
equipment f o r the prevention o f pollution
ships;
spare parts.
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durability under S S R shall be made i n t h e List o f

Survey's Status.
4.8.3 C o n d i t i o n s o f s h i p ' s d u r a b i l i t y u n d e r S S R .
4.8.3.1 I f r e t a i n m e n t o f c l a s s i s r e q u i r e d , t h e
shipowner shall take necessary measures t o bring t h e
ship i n line w i t h t h e applicable R S requirements a n d
from
maintain its technical condition i n full compliance w i t h
these requirements.
4.8.3.2 T h e s c o p e o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s o f t h e s h i p
under S S R shall b e as f o l l o w s :
.1 i f t h e n e x t p r e s c r i b e d s u r v e y i s a n n u a l , t h e n
4.8 S P E C I A L S U R V E I L L A N C E R E G I M E
intermediate classification survey o f the ship (depending
o n t h e ship's age) s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y u s i n g
underwater television (except w h e r e d r y dock survey is
4.8.1 G e n e r a l .
prescribed f o r t h e s h i p ) . I t is necessary t o carry o u t
4.8.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e i l l a n c e r e g i m e ( S S R ) i s a
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t at least o f suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d
r e g i m e r e g u l a t i n g t h e procedure a n d scope o f classifica
b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e Register, a n d areas o f substantial
t i o n surveys o f a ship, w h i c h technical c o n d i t i o n w i t h i n
the intervals b e t w e e n t h e s u r v e y s p e r f o r m e d b y R S i s n o t c o r r o s i o n stated i n t h e L i s t o f S u r v e y ' s Status, t h e
measurements o fw h i c h shall be taken a n n u a l l y . S u r v e y
maintained b y t h e shipowner i n full a n d continued
o f t h e E S P ships shall b e carried o u t according t o t h e
compliance w i t h t h e applicable R S requirements.
4.8.1.2 S S R i s a p p l i e d t o t h e s h i p s c l a s s e d b y t h e p r o g r a m m e a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r f o r t h e p r e v i o u s
special o r intermediate survey t o b e p e r f o r m e d together
R e g i s t e r . S S R m a y b e i m p o s e d o n t h e ship being under
w
i t h thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s as stated above, a n d w i t h o u t
the s u r v e y o n l y after t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
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e
sting tanks for tightness unless otherwise specified b y the
4.8.1.3 C l a s s o f t h e s h i p u n d e r S S R m a y b e
s
u
rveyor t o t h e Register f o r t h e assessment o f watertight
w i t h d r a w n w i t h n o suspension i n case o f a n y n o n a
n
d w e a t h e r t i g h t i n t e g r i t y o f structures;
compliance w i t h the R S requirements o r conditions o f
class.
.2 i f t h e n e x t p r e s c r i b e d s u r v e y i s i n t e r m e d i a t e o r
special, t h e n special classification s u r v e y o f t h e ship shall
4.8.2 I m p o s i n g S S R o n a s h i p .
be carried o u t i n full scope i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
4.8.2.1 T h e r e s o l u t i o n o n i m p o s i n g S S R o n a s h i p
shall b e t a k e n b y Technical C o m m i t t e e ( T C ) a t t h e requirements o f these Rules, a n d shall include t h e survey
o f the outside o f the ship's b o t t o m i n d r y d o c k . S u r v e y o f
suggestion o f the Expertise a n d Analysis Centre ( E A C )
the E S P ships shall b e carried o u t according t o t h e
or t h e R S B r a n c h Office f o r in-service supervision based
programme developed b y the shipowner a n d approved
o n t h e ship's file r e v i e w . W h e n p e r f o r m i n g t h e ship's file
by the Register for this survey;
r e v i e w t h e f o l l o w i n g k e y factors shall b e considered:
.1 t h e s h i p ' s a g e a n d t y p e ;
N o t e : After completion o f intermediate survey performed
.2 c l a s s s t a t u s h i s t o r y ;
w i t h i n t h e scope o f special o n e , t h e existing Classification Certificate
shall n o tb e renewed b u t endorsed.
.3 t i m e l y s u b m i s s i o n o f a s h i p f o r p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s ,
the n u m b e r a n d nature o f the i m p o s e d c o n d i t i o n s o f class
.3 r e d u c i n g t h e s u r v e y s c o p e r e q u i r e d b y 4 . 8 . 3 . 2 . 1
and/or s t a t u t o r y r e q u i r e m e n t s , as w e l l as t h e t i m e l i n e s s o f
and 4.8.3.2.2 is n o t allowed;
their implementation;
4.8.3.3 I f t h e d e f i c i e n c i e s a r e f o u n d u p o n r e s u l t s o f
occasional survey o f t h e ship under S S R , t h e n t o
.4 r e s u l t s o f S M S a u d i t s o f t h e s h i p ;
eliminate t h e m t h e requirements shall be imposed t o
.5 r e s u l t s o f P S C a n d / o r F l a g S t a t e i n s p e c t i o n s ;
the m a x i m u m possible extent, a n d fulfilment o f these
.6 o t h e r f a c t o r s a f f e c t i n g t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e s h i p
requirements shall ensure n o t o n l y e l i m i n a t i o n o f
in compliance w i t h t h e applicable R S requirements a n d /
separate deficiencies b u t also s i g n i f i c a n t l y i m p r o v e t h e
or international conventions.
t
e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , m a c h i n e r y , ar
4.8.2.2 T h e R H O P S C A f f a i r s D e p a r t m e n t w i t h i n
r
angements a n d systems o f the ship as a w h o l e .
3 w o r k i n g days after t h e a p p r o v a l o f t h e m i n u t e s o f t h e
T C meeting b y the R S C h i e f Executive Officer shall
4.8.3.4 F o r t h e s h i p u n d e r S S R t h e f o l l o w i n g i s n o t
n o t i f y t h e s h i p o w n e r o f the i m p o s i n g S S R o n t h e ship, a
allowed:
c o p y o f t h e n o t i f i c a t i o n shall b e sent t o t h e F l a g State
.1 e x t e n s i o n o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y t e r m s ;
Maritime Administrationand the R S Branch Office for
.2 e x t e n s i o n o f t e r m s o f s u r v e y o f t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e
in-service s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e notification shall contain
ship's b o t t o m a n d s u r v e y o f sterntube arrangements;
i n f o r m a t i o n o n c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e ship's d u r a b i l i t y u n d e r
.3 e x t e n s i o n o f t e r m s o f s u r v e y w i t h i n t h e c o n t i n u o u s
SSR a n d o f w i t h d r a w i n g t h e ship f r o m S S R .
s u r v e y s y s t e m ( C S S ) scope;
.4 p o s t p o n e m e n t o f f u l f i l l m e n t o f t h e R S r e q u i r e
4.8.2.3 T h e R H O P S C A f f a i r s D e p a r t m e n t s h a l l k e e p
ments;
records o f t h e ships u n d e r S S R . E n t r y o n t h e ship's
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.5 r e t a i n m e n t o f c l a s s a f t e r t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e
periodical survey o f the ship under survey.
4.8.3.5 S S R s h a l l n o t a p p l y t o t h e l a i d - u p s h i p s . I f
the ship under S S R i s laid-up, t h e special surveillance
regime shall be suspended f o r the laid-up p e r i o d . W h e n
p u t t i n g such ship i n o p e r a t i o n after l a y i n g - u p , t h e special
surveillance regime shall be renewed.
4.8.3.6 P a y m e n t s f o r s e r v i c e s r e l a t e d t o s u r v e y s o f
ships under S S R shall o n l y b e m a d e o n terms o f 100 per cent
prepayment.
4.8.3.7 I n c a s e o f w i t h d r a w a l o f c l a s s o f t h e s h i p
u n d e r S S R , t h e special s u r v e i l l a n c e r e g i m e s h a l l cease
a u t o m a t i c a l l y . R e a s s i g n m e n t o f class after its w i t h d r a w a l
o f the ship under S S R is possible o n l y w i t h t h e r e n e w a l
of SSR.
4.8.4 W i t h d r a w i n g t h e s h i p f r o m S S R .
4.8.4.1 T h e g r o u n d s f o r w i t h d r a w i n g t h e s h i p f r o m
S S R shall be simultaneous fulfillment o f the following
conditions:
.1 a v a i l a b i l i t y o f the s h i p o w n e r ' s w r i t t e n request f o r
w i t h d r a w i n g t h e ship f r o m S S R addressed t o R H O ;
.2 s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f a t l e a s t t w o p e r i o d i c a l
surveys o f t h e ship carried o u t i n compliance
w i t h 4.8.3.2;
.3 n o a c c i d e n t s i n v o l v i n g t h e s h i p u n d e r S S R
(accidents w i t h t h e responsibility o f another party are
not considered);
.4 n o P S C / F l a g S t a t e d e t e n t i o n s o f t h e s h i p
under SSR;
in Service
.5 n o o v e r d u e a c c o u n t s r e c e i v a b l e ( d e b t s ) t o R S
throughout the S S R duration.
4.8.4.2 I f t h e r e a r e s u f f i c i e n t g r o u n d s , t h e R H O S h i p s
i n Service D i v i s i o n shall notify t h e shipowner o f with
d r a w i n g t h e ship f r o m S S R w h i c h i n v o l v e s t h e f o l l o w i n g :
1. p r e l i m i n a r y a r r a n g e m e n t o n the place a n d dates o f
s u b m i s s i o n o f the ship for periodical survey, t h e scope o f
w h i c h i s determined as required b y 4.8.3.2;
2. a s s i g n m e n t o f s u p e r v i s i o n c h e c k o f t h e s h i p u p o n
the results o f this survey.
4.8.4.3 A f t e r c o m p l e t i o n o f s u r v e y a n d s u p e r v i s i o n
check o f the ship as required b y 4.8.4.2, t h e R S B r a n c h
Offices w h i c h carried t h e m o u t shall i n f o r m t h e R H O
Ships i n Service D i v i s i o n o n their results a n d s u b m i t t h e
copies o f reporting documents a n d recommendations o f
the R S surveyors/RS controllers o n the expediency o f
w i t h d r a w i n g t h e ship f r o m S S R .
4.8.4.4 O u t s t a n d i n g r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s / r e q u i r e m e n t s
available u p o n t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f s u r v e y as required
b y 4.8.4.2.1 shall cancel the procedure o f w i t h d r a w i n g
t h e ship f r o m S S R . I n t h i s case t h e R H O S h i p s i n S e r v i c e
D i v i s i o n shall notify the shipowner o f the S S R retention.
4.8.4.5 R e s o l u t i o n o n w i t h d r a w i n g t h e s h i p f r o m
S S R shall b e taken b y T C based o n r e v i e w o f data
submitted b ythe R H O Ships i n Service Division.
4.8.4.6 T h e R H O P S C A f f a i r s D e p a r t m e n t s h a l l
n o t i f y t h e s h i p o w n e r , t h e F l a g State M a r i t i m e A d m i n i s
t r a t i o n a n d t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r i n - s e r v i c e super
vision o f the resolution taken b y T C .
Part III. Additional Surveys of Ships Depending on their Purpose and Hull Material
P A R T III. A D D I T I O N A L S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S D E P E N D I N G O N T H E I R
AND HULL MATERIAL
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PURPOSE
performed preferably i n a horizontal direction - b y a rollon/roll-off.

I A C S
C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l
R u l e s
1.1 D E F I N I T I O N S
( C S R ) C o m m o n Structural Rules for D o u b l e H u l l
O i l Tankers and C o m m o n Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers.
1.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e d e f i n i t i o n s g i v e n i n P a r t I
"General P r o v i s i o n s " for the purpose o f the present Part,
S u p p o r t i n g d e v i c e i s a device used t o
the f o l l o w i n g definitions have been adopted.
transmit external o r internal loads f r o m t h e door t o a
securing device a n d from t h e securing device t o t h e
Cargo area, cargo length area:
ship's structure, or a device other t h a n a securing device,
.1 f o r tankers ( i n c l u d i n g o i l tankers a n d c h e m i c a l
such as a h i n g e , stopper o r other fixed device, that
tankers) i s t h e part o f the ship, w h i c h includes cargo
transmits loads f r o m the door to the ship's structure.
tanks, slop tanks a n d cargo/ballast p u m p r o o m s ,
cofferdams, ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces adjacent t o
C l o s e u p s u r v e y :
cargo tanks, a n d also deck areas t h r o u g h o u t the entire
.1 as regards s u r v e y o f the h u l l structure i s a s u r v e y
length and breadth o f the part o f the ship o v e r the abovew h e r e t h e details o f s t r u c t u r a l c o m p o n e n t s are w i t h i n t h e
m e n t i o n e d spaces;
close v i s u a l inspection range o f t h e surveyor, i.e.
n o r m a l l y w i t h i n reach o f hand;
.2 f o r d r y c a r g o s h i p s ( i n c l u d i n g b u l k c a r r i e r s a n d
general d r y cargo ships) i s the part o f the ship, w h i c h
.2 a s r e g a r d s s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p ' s m a c h i n e r y ,
i n c l u d e s a l l cargo h o l d s a n d adjacent areas i n c l u d i n g fuel
a r r a n g e m e n t s a n d s y s t e m s i s a s u r v e y w i t h access,
o i l t a n k s , c o f f e r d a m s , ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces.
opening-up o r d i s m a n t l i n g p r o v i d e d , w h e r e necessary.
R o - r o c a r g o s p a c e s a r e spaces n o t n o r m a l l y
O v e r a l l s u r v e y is a survey intended t o
subdivided i n any w a y and n o r m a l l y extending to either a
report o n t h e overall c o n d i t i o n o f the h u l l structure
substantial l e n g t h o r t h e entire l e n g t h o f t h e ship, spaces
and determine t h e extent o f additional close-up
i n w h i c h m o t o r vehicles w i t h fuel i n their tanks for their
surveys.
o w n p r o p u l s i o n , and/or goods packaged ( i n tare o r i n
E n h a n c e d s u r v e y s are surveys according t o
b u l k , o n r a i l o r r o a d cars, v e h i c l e s ( i n c l u d i n g r o a d o r r a i l
t h e e n h a n c e d s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e , w h i c h are applicable t o
tanks), trailers, containers, pallets, demountable tanks o r
the E S P ships.
similar enlarged units, o r other tanks) are n o r m a l l y
A r o l l - o n / r o l l - o f p a s s e n g e r s h i p (ro-ro
loaded and unloaded i n ahorizontaldirection.
passenger ship) is a passenger ship w i t h enclosed or o p e n
cargo spaces w h i c h i s l o a d e d / u n l o a d e d i n t h e h o r i z o n t a l
S e c u r i n g d ev i c e i s a device used t o keep the
direction, o r w i t h special category s p a c e s . C l a s s e d
door closed b y preventing i t f r o m rotating about its
a m o n g passenger r o - r o ships a r e also ferries, i.e. ships
hinges.
loaded/unloaded i n t h e horizontal direction w h i c h
S u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n is a n extent o f
regularly carry passengers and w h i c h carry vehicles w i t h
corrosion such that assessment o f corrosion pattern
fuel i n their tanks and/or r a i l w a y carriages o n o p e n and/
indicates a wastage i n excess o f 75 per cent o f a l l o w a b l e
o
r enclosed decks at ferry crossings.
margins, b u t w i t h i n acceptable limits.
F o r ships constructed i n compliance w i t h the I A C S
S p e c i a l c a t e g o r y s p a c e s are enclosed
C o m m o n Structural Rules, substantial corrosion is such
spaces l o c a t e d a b o v e o r b e l o w t h e b u l k h e a d deck i n t o
degree o f corrosion w h e n measured value lies i n t h e and o u t o f w h i c h m o t o r vehicles c a n b e d r i v e n under
range t + 0,5 m m a n d t . W h e r e t is the a l l o w a b l e
their o w n p r o p u l s i o n a n d t o w h i c h passengers have
thickness, i n m m , b e l o w w h i c h renewal o f structural
a c c e s s . S p e c i a l c a t e g o r y spaces m a y b e located o n m o r e
members shall be carried out.
t h a n o n e deck i f total o v e r a l l clear h e i g h t for the m o t o r
vehicles does n o t exceed 10 m .
G r o o v i n g c o r r o s i o n definition is g i v e n i n
Appendix 2.
T r a n s v e r s e
s e c t i o n
includes all
P i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n definition is given i n
l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s such as p l a t i n g , l o n g i t u d i n a l s a n d
Appendix 2.
girders a t t h e deck, sides, b o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m , lon
g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s a n d i n n e r sides ( i n c l u d i n g the p l a t i n g
E d g e c o r r o s i o n definition i s given i n
and longitudinals o f hopper and h o r i z o n t a l plates o f top
Appendix 2.
side a n d h o p p e r side t a n k s ) . F o r t r a n s v e r s e l y - f r a m e d
A r o l l - o n / r o l l - o f s h i p is a ship specially
ships, a transverse section includes adjacent frames a n d
designed for transportation o f various wheeled vehicles
their end connections i n w a y o f transverse sections.
(cars, r o l l i n g stocks, t r a c k e d v e h i c l e s , trailers w i t h a n d
w i t h o u t cargo), i n w h i c h t h e cargo l o a d i n g o p e r a t i o n s are
ren
r e n
ren
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S p a c e s a r e separate c o m p a r t m e n t s i n c l u d i n g
h o l d s , tanks, c o f f e r d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo
holds, decks and the outer hull.
C r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l
areas:
.1 l o c a t i o n s , w h i c h h a v e b e e n i d e n t i f i e d f r o m
calculations t o require m o n i t o r i n g ; o r
.2 l o c a t i o n s , w h i c h h a v e b e e n i d e n t i f i e d f r o m t h e
s e r v i c e h i s t o r y o f t h e s u b j e c t s h i p , s i m i l a r s h i p s o r sister
ships t o b e sensitive t o cracking, b u c k l i n g o r corrosion,
w h i c h w o u l d i m p a i r the structural integrity o f the ship.
C o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m is
n o r m a l l y considered a full hard protective coating.
L o c k i n g d e v i c e is a device that locks a
securing device i n the closed position.
H a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g is u s u a l l y to b e
epoxy coating o r e q u i v a l e n t . O t h e r coating systems,
w h i c h are neither soft n o r semi-hard coatings, m a y be
considered acceptable as alternatives, p r o v i d e d that t h e y
are a p p l i e d a n d m a i n t a i n e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer's specifications ( w i t h regard t o application
o f s e m i - h a r d coatings refer t o 1.3.2.5).
S u s p e c t
a r e a s
are locations showing
substantial corrosion and/or are considered b y t h e
surveyor to b e prone t o rapid wastage.
C o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n i s defined as f o l l o w s :
G O O D c o n d i t i o n w i t h o n l y m i n o r spot rusting;
F A I R c o n d i t i o n w i t h local b r e a k d o w n a t edges o f
stiffeners and w e l d connections and/or light rusting o v e r
2 0 per cent o r m o r e o f areas u n d e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n , b u t less
t h a n as defined for P O O R c o n d i t i o n ;
P O O R condition w i t h general breakdown o f coating
o v e r 2 0 p e r cent o r m o r e o f areas o r h a r d scale a t
10 per cent o r m o r e o f areas under consideration.
S p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n (as r e g a r d s t o
close-up s u r v e y a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s ) i s suffi
cient close-up inspection a n d thickness measurements,
w h i c h shall b e taken t o c o n f i r m t h e actual average
c o n d i t i o n o f structures under the coating.
P r o m p t a n d t h o r o u g h r e p a i r is a
permanent repair completed at the t i m e o f survey t o the
satisfaction o f the surveyor, therein r e m o v i n g the need
for t h e i m p o s i t i o n o f a n y associated c o n d i t i o n o f
classification and recommendations.
E S P s h i p s are o i l t a n k e r s i n c l u d i n g d o u b l e s k i n
011 t a n k e r s , c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s , b u l k c a r r i e r s , i n c l u d i n g
d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers, w h i c h are subject t o E n h a n c e d
S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e i n compliance w i t h 1.3.1.
G e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p is a ship p r i m a r i l y
designed for carrying break-bulk and packaged cargoes,
i.e. t h e p a c k e d o r u n p a c k e d ones, a c c e p t e d f o r c a r r y i n g i n
ships according t o the n u m b e r o f cargo pieces.
B u l k c a r r i e r i s a ship, w h i c h i s constructed
g e n e r a l l y w i t h single deck, i n n e r b o t t o m , top side t a n k s
a n d h o p p e r side t a n k s i n cargo spaces, a n d i s p r i m a r i l y
in Service
designed for carrying d r y cargo i n b u l k . R e f e r r e d to this

type o f ships are c o m b i n a t i o n carriers (additional
requirements f o r single s k i n c o m b i n a t i o n carriers are
given i n Section 2 ) . T h e C o m m o n Structural Rules for
B u l k Carriers d o n o t apply t o o r e a n d combination
carriers.
D o u b l e s k i n b u l k c a r r i e r is a ship, w h i c h
is constructed g e n e r a l l y w i t h single deck, i n n e r b o t t o m ,
t o p side t a n k s a n d h o p p e r side t a n k s i n cargo spaces, has
all the cargo holds, regardless o f their w i d t h , b o u n d e d b y
double sides a n d i s p r i m a r i l y designed for c a r r y i n g d r y
cargo i n b u l k . R e f e r r e d t o this type o f ships a r e o r e
carriers a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers (additional require
m e n t s for c o m b i n a t i o n carriers w i t h l o n g i t u d i n a l bulk
heads are g i v e n i n Section 2 o r 3 ) . T h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers do n o t apply to ore and
c o m b i n a t i o n carriers.
O i l t a n k e r is a ship p r i m a r i l y designed for
c a r r y i n g o i l i n b u l k , referred t o this t y p e o f ships are also
c o m b i n a t i o n carriers ( o i l / o r e carriers, etc.).
D o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r isaship primarily
designed for carrying o i l i n b u l k i n cargo tanks protected
over the entire length o f a cargo area w i t h t h e double
skin, w h i c h comprises d o u b l e sides a n d double b o t t o m
spaces u s e d f o r w a t e r ballast o r as v o i d spaces.
N o t e . T h e definition also applies t o existing double s k i n o i l
tankers, w h i c h do not meet the requirements o f Regulation 13F, A n n e x I
to M A R P O L - 7 3 / 7 8 , but have U-shaped midship section.
C h e m i c a l t a n k e r is a ship constructed o r
adapted a n d used f o r carrying i n b u l k dangerous
chemicals listed i n Chapter 17o f the International Code
for the Construction and E q u i p m e n t o f Ships C a r r y i n g
Dangerous Chemicals I n B u l k ( I B C Code).
B a l l a s t tank
isatankthatisbeingusedsolely
f o r w a t e r b a l l a s t . T h e space o f a b u l k c a r r i e r o r d o u b l e s k i n
b u l k carrier used for b o t h cargo a n d ballast shall be treated
as a b a l l a s t t a n k w h e n s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n h a s b e e n f o u n d
i n that t a n k . T h e double skin tank o f the double skin b u l k
c a r r i e r i s c o n s i d e r e d a s a separate t a n k , e v e n t h o u g h i t i s
c o n n e c t e d w i t h a t o p side o r h o p p e r side t a n k .
C o m b i n e d c a r g o / b a l l a s t t a n k is a tank,
w h i c h is used f o r cargo o r w a t e r ballast i n the course o f the
general service o f a ship a n d considered as a ballast tank.
T h e cargo tanks w h e r e i n the w a t e r ballast m a y b e t a k e n i n
e x c e p t i o n a l cases a c c o r d i n g t o r e g u l a t i o n 1 8 ( 3 ) , A n n e x I t o
M A R P O L - 7 3 / 7 8 are c o n s i d e r e d a s c a r g o t a n k s .
R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t a n k s , s p a c e s are
those, w h i c h are expected t o reflect t h e conditions o f
other tanks a n d spaces o f s i m i l a r t y p e a n d service a n d
w i t h s i m i l a r c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m s . W h e n selecting
representative t a n k s a n d spaces, a c c o u n t s h a l l be t a k e n o f
the service and repair history onboard a n d identifiable
critical structural areas and/or suspect areas.
1.2 R E P A I R S
1.2.1 A n y d a m a g e i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h w a s t a g e o v e r
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s ( i n c l u d i n g b u c k l i n g , g r o o v i n g , detach
m e n t o r fracture) o r extensive areas o f wastage o v e r the
a l l o w a b l e l i m i t s , w h i c h affect or, i n the o p i n i o n o f the
s u r v e y o r , w i l l affect the ship's structural, w a t e r t i g h t o r
weathertight integrity, shall be p r o m p t l y and thoroughly
repaired.
A r e a s t o b e considered are:
.1 b o t t o m structures a n d b o t t o m p l a t i n g ;
.2 s i d e s h e l l p l a t i n g a n d s i d e s t r u c t u r e s ( i n c l u d i n g
shell frames w i t h their e n d attachments o f bulk
carriers);
.3 d e c k s t r u c t u r e s a n d d e c k p l a t i n g ;
.4 i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g a n d s t r u c t u r e s ;
.5 i n n e r s i d e p l a t i n g a n d s t r u c t u r e s ;
.6 w a t e r t i g h t o r o i l t i g h t b u l k h e a d s ;
.7 h a t c h c o v e r s a n d h a t c h c o a m i n g s ;
.8 w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n s o f a i r p i p e s t o d e c k
plating;
.9 a i r h e a d s o n t h e o p e n d e c k s ;
.10 v e n t i l a t o r s i n c l u d i n g d a m p e r s .
F o r locations w h e r e adequate repair facilities are n o t
available, consideration m a y be g i v e n to a l l o w the ship to
proceed directly to a ship repair f a c i l i t y . T h i s m a y require
discharging the cargo and/or t e m p o r a r y repairs for the
intended passage.
1.2.2 A d d i t i o n a l l y , w h e n s u r v e y r e s u l t s i n t h e
identification o f substantial corrosion o r structural
defects, either o f w h i c h , i n the o p i n i o n o f the s u r v e y o r ,
m a y i m p a i r t h e ship's fitness f o r c o n t i n u e d service,
necessary measures shall b e taken for their elimination
before the ship continues its service.
W h e r e t h e damage f o u n d o n structures m e n t i o n e d
above is isolated and o f a localized nature w h i c h does n o t
affect the ship's structural i n t e g r i t y , c o n s i d e r a t i o n m a y b e
g i v e n b y t h e R S surveyor t o a l l o w a n appropriate
t e m p o r a r y repair t o restore watertight o r weather tight
integrity and impose a C o n d i t i o n o f Class t o carry out
permanent repair w i t h i n a specific t i m e l i m i t agreed w i t h
the R S Branch Offices f o r in-service supervision i n
accordance w i t h t h e Provisions o f A n n e x 17 t o t h e
G u i d e l i n e s . F o r E S P ships ( c h e m i c a l tankers, b u l k
carriers a n d o i l tankers) t h e t e r m o f f u l f i l l m e n t o f the
permanent repair o f the part o f the structure repaired
t e m p o r a r i l y shall b e agreed w i t h t h e R H O , a n d , i f
necessary, w i t h the ship's F l a g State M a r i t i m e A d m i n
istration.
1.2.3 W h e n c h o o s i n g t h e r e p a i r m e t h o d s a n d d e s i g n ,
one shall be guided b y the documents t o be found i n
A p p e n d i x 3 t o the present Rules.
1.3 P R E P A R A T I O N S F O R S U R V E Y
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1.3.1 S u r v e y p r o g r a m m e o f t h e E S P s h i p s .
1.3.1.1 F o r t h e E S P s h i p s a s p e c i f i c s u r v e y
programme shall be w o r k e d out b y t h e shipowner i n
cooperation w i t h the Register i n advance o f any part of:
.1 special survey;
.2 i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y o f t h e E S P s h i p s o f m o r e t h a n
10 y e a r s o f age.
The survey programme shall be i n a written format,
based o n the i n f o r m a t i o n i n A p p e n d i x 1.3-1. T h e survey
shall n o t c o m m e n c e u n t i l the survey p r o g r a m m e has been
agreed.The intermediate survey p r o g r a m m e m a y consist
o f the survey p r o g r a m m e a t the previous special survey
supplemented b y the Executive H u l l S u m m a r y o f that
special survey and later relevant survey r e p o r t s . P r i o r t o
the development o f the survey programme, the Survey
Planning Questionnaire shall be completed b y t h e
shipowner based o n the i n f o r m a t i o n set out i n Appen
d i x 1.3-2 a n d f o r w a r d e d t o t h e R e g i s t e r .
The survey programme shall be w o r k e d out taking
into account any amendments to the survey requirements
i m p l e m e n t e d after the last special s u r v e y carried out.
1.3.1.2 I n d e v e l o p i n g t h e s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e , t h e
f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n shall be gathered and consulted
w i t h a v i e w t o selecting tanks, areas a n d structural
elements t obe examined:
.1 s u r v e y status a n d basic i n f o r m a t i o n o n the ship;
.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n board, as described i n 1.4.2 a n d 1.4.3;
.3 m a i n s c a n t l i n g d r a w i n g s o f c a r g o h o l d s , a n d c a r g o
and ballast tanks, i n c l u d i n g i n f o r m a t i o n regarding use o f
h i g h - t e n s i l e steels;
.4 p r e v i o u s E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 4 1 ) ;
.5 r e l e v a n t p r e v i o u s d a m a g e a n d r e p a i r h i s t o r y ;
.6 r e l e v a n t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y a n d i n s p e c t i o n r e p o r t s
f r o m both the Register and the shipowner;
.7 i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e u s e o f ship's h o l d s a n d t a n k s ,
t y p i c a l c a r g o e s a n d o t h e r r e l e v a n t data, a n d f o r o i l t a n k e r s
a n d c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s , c a rgo a n d b a l l a s t h i s t o r y f o r t h e last
3 y e a r s , i n c l u d i n g carriage o f c a rgo u n d e r h e a t e d c o n d i t i o n s ;
.8 d e t a i l s o f t h e i n e r t g a s p l a n t a n d t a n k c l e a n i n g
procedures (for o i l tankers and chemical tankers);
.9 i n f o r m a t i o n a n d o t h e r r e l e v a n t d a t a r e g a r d i n g
c o n v e r s i o n o r m o d i f i c a t i o n o f the ship's cargo a n d ballast
holds/tanks since the t i m e o f construction;
.10 d e s c r i p t i o n a n d h i s t o r y o f t h e c o a t i n g a n d
c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m ( i n c l u d i n g p r e v i o u s class
notations), i f any;
.11 i n s p e c t i o n s b y t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s p e r s o n n e l d u r i n g
the last 3 years w i t h reference t o structural deterioration
i n general, leakages i n tank boundaries and p i p i n g and
condition o f the coating and corrosion protection system,
i f any (for o i l tankers and chemical tankers);
1
P r o v i s i o n s o f 1.3.1 1 . 3 . 6 s h a l l b e a p p l i e d o n l y t o t h e
E S P ships, w h i c h are c o v e r e d b y Sections 2 t o 6 o f t h i s Part.
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.12 i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e r e l e v a n t m a i n t e n a n c e l e v e l
during operation including P S C reports o f inspection
c o n t a i n i n g h u l l r e l a t e d deficiencies, safety m a n a g e m e n t
system non-conformities relating t o hull maintenance,
including t h e associated corrective action(s); a n d
.13 a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n t h a t w i l l h e l p t o i d e n t i f y
suspect areas a n d c r i t i c a l structural areas.
1.3.1.3 T h e s u b m i t t e d s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s h a l l
account f o r a n d comply, as a m i n i m u m , w i t h t h e
requirements f o r close-up survey, thickness measure
ments and tank testing, respectively (and pipeline testing
- f o rchemical tankers) a n d shall contain t h e relevant
i n f o r m a t i o n i n c l u d i n g a t least:
.1 b a s i c i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s h i p a n d m a i n p a r t i c u l a r s ;
.2 m a i n s c a n t l i n g d r a w i n g s o f c a r g o h o l d s , a n d c a r g o
and ballast tanks, including i n f o r m a t i o n regarding use o f
h i g h - t e n s i l e steels;
.3 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t o f h o l d s a n d t a n k s ;
.4 l i s t o f h o l d s a n d t a n k s w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e i r
use, a v a i l a b i l i t y o f c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m a n d
condition o f hard protective coating;
.5 c o n d i t i o n s f o r s u r v e y ( e . g . , i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e
t a n k cleaning, gas freeing, v e n t i l a t i o n , i l l u m i n a t i o n , etc.);
.6 p r o v i s i o n a n d m e t h o d s f o r a c c e s s t o s t r u c t u r e s ;
.7 e q u i p m e n t f o r s u r v e y ;
.8 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f h o l d s , t a n k s a n d areas f o r c l o s e - u p
survey;
.9 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f c r o s s - s e c t i o n s f o r t h i c k n e s s
measurements;
.10 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t a n k s f o r t e s t i n g ;
.11 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f t h e f i r m e n g a g e d i n r e s i d u a l
thickness measurements;
.12 d a m a g e e x p e r i e n c e r e l a t e d t o t h e s h i p i n
question;
.13 c r i t i c a l s t r u c t u r a l a r e a s a n d s u s p e c t a r e a s , w h e r e
relevant.
1.3.1.4 T h e R e g i s t e r s h a l l n o t i f y t h e s h i p o w n e r o f
the m a x i m u m acceptable structural corrosion d i m i n u t i o n
levels applicable t o t h e ship.
1.3.1.5 U s e m a y a l s o b e m a d e o f t h e G u i d e l i n e s f o r
Technical Assessment o f t h e E S P Ships' H u l l s i n
Conjunction w i t h Planning f o r Special Enhanced H u l l
S u r v e y g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 1.3.
1.3.1.6 E n h a n c e d s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e s s h a l l b e
forwarded t o R H O ( i f the ship i s n o t registered i n R H O )
or t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e for in-service supervision for
r e v i e w a n d approval n o t later t h a n 1 m o n t h prior t o t h e
prescribed intermediate/special s u r v e y . T h e p r o g r a m m e
is a l l o w e d t o b e r e v i e w e d b y t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h
performed the survey upon authorization from the R S
B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r in-service s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e pro
grammes shall be made i n English a n d m a y include
translation into Russian atthe shipowner's r e q u e s t . I f the
ship is n o t a n d w i l l n o t be engaged i n international
voyages, the programme is allowed t o be made o n l y i n
Russian.
in Service
1.3.2 C o n d i t i o n s f o r s u r v e y .
1.3.2.1 T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l p r o v i d e t h e n e c e s s a r y
f a c i l i t i e s f o r a safe e x e c u t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y .
.1 i n o r d e r t o e n a b l e t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r s t o c a r r y
o u t t h e s u r v e y , p r o v i s i o n s f o r p r o p e r a n d safe a c c e s s s h a l l
be agreed b e t w e e n the s h i p o w n e r a n d t h e Register;
.2 d e t a i l s o f t h e m e a n s o f a c c e s s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d i n
the Survey Planning Questionnaire;
.3 i n c a s e s w h e r e t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f s a f e t y a n d
r e q u i r e d access are j u d g e d b y t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r s n o t
to b e adequate, t h e s u r v e y o f the spaces i n v o l v e d s h a l l
not proceed.
1.3.2.2 C a r g o h o l d s , t a n k s a n d o t h e r s p a c e s s h a l l b e
safe f o r a c c e s s . C a r g o h o l d s , t a n k s a n d o t h e r s p a c e s s h a l l
be g a s free a n d p r o p e r l y v e n t i l a t e d . P r i o r t o e n t e r i n g a
t a n k , v o i d o r e n c l o s e d / c o n f i n e d space, i t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d
that the a t m o s p h e r e i n that space i s free f r o m h a z a r d o u s
gas a n d c o n t a i n s s u f f i c i e n t o x y g e n .
1.3.2.3 I n p r e p a r a t i o n f o r s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s
measurements a n dt o a l l o w for a thorough examination,
all spaces s h a l l b e cleaned i n c l u d i n g r e m o v a l f r o m
surfaces o f a l l loose accumulated c o r r o s i o n scale.Spaces
shall b e s u f f i c i e n t l y c l e a n a n d free f r o m w a t e r , scale, dirt,
oil residues, e t c . t o reveal corrosion, deformation,
fractures, damages, o r other structural deterioration as
w e l l as t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o a t i n g . H o w e v e r , those
areas o f structure, w h i c h r e n e w a l h a s already b e e n
decided b y t h e shipowner, need o n l y b e cleaned a n d
descaled t o t h e extent necessary t o determine t h e limits
o f the areas t o b e r e n e w e d .
1.3.2.4 S u f f i c i e n t i l l u m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d t o
reveal substantial corrosion, d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures,
damages o r other structural deterioration, as w e l l as t h e
condition o f the coating.
1.3.2.5 W h e r e s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g s h a v e b e e n
a p p l i e d , safe a c c e s s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d f o r t h e s u r v e y o r t o
v e r i f y the effectiveness o f the coating and t o carry out a n
assessment o f the conditions o f i n t e r n a l structures, w h i c h
m a y i n c l u d e s p o t r e m o v a l o f t h e c o a t i n g . W h e n safe
access c a n n o t b e p r o v i d e d , t h e soft o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g
shall be removed.
A s f o r requirements related t o semi-hard coatings,
these coatings, i f already applied, shall n o t b e regarded as
a permission for waiving the annual internal survey o f
the ballast tanks beginning f r o m t h e next special o r
intermediate s u r v e y c o m m e n c e d o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 1 0 ,
w h i c h e v e r c o m e s first.
1.3.2.6 T h e s u r v e y o r ( s ) s h a l l b e a l w a y s a c c o m p a n i e d
b y a t least o n e responsible person, assigned b y t h e
shipowner, experienced i n tank a n d enclosed/confined
spaces i n s p e c t i o n . I n a d d i t i o n , a standby t e a m o f a t least
two persons shall be stationed at the hatch opening o f the
t a n k o r t h e space that i s b e i n g s u r v e y e d . T h e standby
team shall continuously observe t h e w o r k i n t h e tank o r
the space a n d s h a l l k e e p l i f e - s a v i n g a n d e v a c u a t i o n
e q u i p m e n t ready for use.
1.3.2.7 A c o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l b e a r r a n g e d
b e t w e e n t h e s u r v e y p a r t y i n t h e t a n k o r space b e i n g
e x a m i n e d , t h e responsible officer o n deck a n d , as t h e
case m a y b e , t h e n a v i g a t i n g b r i d g e . T h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n
arrangements shall be maintained throughout the survey.
1.3.3 A c c e s s t o s t r u c t u r e s .
1.3.3.1 F o r o v e r a l l s u r v e y s , m e a n s s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d
t o e n a b l e t h e s u r v e y o r t o e x a m i n e t h e s t r u c t u r e i n a safe
and practical way.
1.3.3.2 F o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , o n e o r
. 1 p e r m a n e n t s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
.2 t e m p o r a r y s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
See circular .3 l i f t s a n d m o v a b l e p l a t f o r m s ;
.4 b o a t s a n d r a f t s ;
.5 p o r t a b l e l a d d e r s ;
.6 o t h e r e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s .
1.3.3.3 F o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s i n c a r g o h o l d s h e l l
frames o f b u l k carriers (under 1 0 0 0 0 0 deadweight), o n e
o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g m e a n s f o r access, acceptable t o
the surveyor, shall be provided:
. 1 p e r m a n e n t s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
.2 t e m p o r a r y s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
.3 p o r t a b l e l a d d e r s r e s t r i c t e d t o n o t m o r e t h a n 5 m i n
length m a y be accepted f o rsurveys o f l o w e r section o f a
shell frame including brackets;
.4 h y d r a u l i c a r m v e h i c l e s s u c h a s c o n v e n t i o n a l
cherry pickers, lifts a n d m o v a b l e platforms;
.5 b u o y a n t a p p a r a t u s o r r a f t s , p r o v i d e d t h e h o l d
structure i s sufficient t o w i t h s t a n d static loads a t a l l levels
o f water;
.6 o t h e r e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s .
1.3.3.4 F o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f t h e c a r g o h o l d s h e l l
frames o f b u l k carriers ( 1 0 0 0 0 0 deadweight a n d above),
the u s e o f portable ladders i s n o t accepted, a n d o n e o r
.1 a t a n n u a l surveys, intermediate surveys o f ships
less t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d t h e first special s u r v e y :
1.1 p e r m a n e n t s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
1.2 t e m p o r a r y s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s t h r o u g h struc
tures;
1.3 h y d r a u l i c a r m v e h i c l e s , s u c h a s c o n v e n t i o n a l
cherry pickers, lifts a n d m o v a b l e platforms;
1.4 b o a t s o r r a f t s , p r o v i d e d t h e h o l d s t r u c t u r e i s
sufficient t o w i t h s t a n d static loads a t a l l l e v e l s o f w a t e r ;
1.5 o t h e r e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s ;
.2 a t s u b s e q u e n t i n t e r m e d i a t e a n d s p e c i a l s u r v e y s :
2.1 p e r m a n e n t o r t e m p o r a r y s t a g i n g a n d p a s s a g e s
t h r o u g h structures;
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2.2 h y d r a u l i c a r m v e h i c l e s , s u c h a s c o n v e n t i o n a l
cherry pickers f o r surveys o f l o w e r a n d m i d d l e part o f
shell frames as alternative t o staging;
2.3 l i f t s a n d m o v a b l e p l a t f o r m s ;
2.4 b o a t s o r r a f t s , p r o v i d e d t h e h o l d s t r u c t u r e i s
sufficient t o w i t h s t a n d static loads a t a l l l e v e l s o f w a t e r ;
2.5 o t h e r e q u i v a l e n t m e a n s .
Notwithstanding the above requirements, the use o f
a portable ladder fitted w i t h a mechanical device t o
secure the upper e n d o f the ladder is acceptable f o r close-up
s u r v e y o f a l i m i t e d a m o u n t o f frames as required
i n 5.3.2.4.3.2 a n d 5.3.2.4.4.2.
1.3.4 E q u i p m e n t f o r s u r v e y .
1.3.4.1 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l n o r m a l l y b e
carried o u t b y m e a n s o f u l t r a s o n i c test e q u i p m e n t . T h e
accuracy o f t h e equipment shall b e p r o v e n t o t h e
s u r v e y o r as required.
1.3.4.2 O n e o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g f r a c t u r e
detection procedures m a y be required, i f deemed
necessary b y t h e surveyor:
radiographic inspection;
ultrasonic inspection;
magnetic particle inspection;
dye penetrant inspection.
1.3.4.3 E x p l o s i m e t e r , o x y g e n - m e t e r , b r e a t h i n g appa
ratus, lifelines, r i d i n g belts w i t h rope a n d h o o k a n d
whistles together w i t h instructions a n d guidance o n their
use shall b e m a d e available d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y . A safety
check-list shall be provided.
1.3.4.4 A d e q u a t e a n d safe l i g h t i n g s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d
f o r t h e safe a n d e f f i c i e n t c o n d u c t o f t h e s u r v e y .
1.3.4.5 A d e q u a t e p r o t e c t i v e c l o t h i n g s h a l l b e m a d e
available a n d used d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y (e.g. safety h e l m e t ,
gloves, safety shoes, etc).
See circular
1.3.5 S u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e .
1.3.5.1 S u r v e y a t s e a o r a t a n c h o r a g e m a y b e
accepted, p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r i s g i v e n t h e necessary
assistance f r o m t h e personnel
onboard.Necessary
precautions a n d procedures f o r carrying o u t t h e survey
s h a l l b e i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 1 . 3 . 1 t o 1.3.4.
1.3.5.2 A c o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l b e a r r a n g e d
between the survey party i n the tank a n d the responsible
officer o n d e c k . T h i s system shall also include t h e
personnel i n charge o f ballast p u m p h a n d l i n g i f boats o r
rafts are used.
1.3.5.3 A g a s a n a l y z e r , o x y g e n m e t e r , b r e a t h i n g
apparatus, lifeline a n d w h i s t l e s shall b e a t h a n d d u r i n g
the s u r v e y . A safety check-list shall be provided.
1.3.5.4 W h e n r a f t s o r b o a t s w i l l b e u s e d f o r c l o s e - u p
survey, t h e f o l l o w i n g conditions shall b e observed:
.1 o n l y r o u g h duty, inflatable rafts o r boats, h a v i n g
satisfactory residual b u o y a n c y a n d stability even i f o n e
chamber is ruptured, shall b e used;
.2 t h e b o a t o r r a f t s h a l l b e t e t h e r e d t o t h e a c c e s s
ladder a n d a n additional person shall b e stationed d o w n
t h e access ladder w i t h a clear v i e w o f t h e b o a t o r raft;
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.3 a p p r o p r i a t e l i f e j a c k e t s s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e f o r a l l
participants;
.4 t h e s u r f a c e o f w a t e r i n t h e t a n k s h a l l b e c a l m
(under a l l foreseeable conditions t h e expected rise o f
water w i t h i n t h e tank shall n o t exceed 0,25 m ) a n d t h e
water level shall be stationary.On n o account the level o f
the water is rising w h i l e t h e boat o r raft is i n use;
.5 t h e t a n k , h o l d o r s p a c e s h a l l c o n t a i n c l e a n b a l l a s t
water o n l y . E v e n a thin sheen o f o i l o n t h e water is n o t
acceptable;
.6 a t n o t i m e s h a l l t h e w a t e r l e v e l b e a l l o w e d t o b e
w i t h i n 1 m o f the deepest u n d e r d e c k w e b face flat s o that
the s u r v e y t e a m is n o t isolated f r o m a direct escape r o u t e
to t h e tank h a t c h . F i l l i n g t o levels above t h e deck
transverses s h a l l b e o n l y c o n t e m p l a t e d i f a deck access
m a n h o l e is fitted and open i n the bay being examined, so
that a n escape r o u t e f o r the s u r v e y party is available at a l l
t i m e s . O t h e r effective m e a n s o f escape t o t h e deck m a y
be considered;
.7 i f t h e t a n k s ( o r s p a c e s ) a r e c o n n e c t e d b y a
c o m m o n v e n t i n g system, o r inert gas system, t h e tank i n
w h i c h the boat o r raft is used shall b e isolated t o prevent
a transfer o f gas f r o m other tanks ( o r spaces).
1.3.5.5 S u r v e y s o f t a n k s b y m e a n s o f b o a t s o r r a f t s
m a y o n l y be undertaken w i t h t h e agreement o f t h e
surveyor, w h o shall take into account t h e safety
arrangements provided, including weather forecasting
and ship response i n reasonable sea conditions, and w h e n
the expected rise o f water i n t h e t a n k does n o t exceed
0,25 m .
1.3.5.6 B o a t s o r r a f t s a l o n e m a y b e a l l o w e d f o r
s u r v e y o f the u n d e r d e c k areas f o r t a n k s a n d spaces, i f the
w e b h e i g h t o f f r a m e m e m b e r s i s 1,5 m o r l e s s .
1.3.5.7 W h e r e t h e w e b h e i g h t o f f r a m e m e m b e r s i s
o v e r 1,5 m , b o a t s a n d r a f t s m a y b e u s e d , p r o v i d e d t h a t
the f o l l o w i n g requirements are met:
.1 t h e coating o f underdeck m e m b e r s i s i n G O O D
c o n d i t i o n a n d has n o signs o f wear;
.2 p e r m a n e n t m e a n s o f a c c e s s f o r safe e n t r y a n d e x i t
i n each f r a m i n g i s provided.
S u c h m e a n s o f access s h a l l b e :
a vertical ladder p r o v i d i n g w a l k w a y i m m e d i a t e l y
f r o m t h e deck a n d a small p l a t f o r m shall b e installed
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m b e l o w t h e deck i n each f r a m i n g ; o r
ladders o f t h e permanent l o n g i t u d i n a l p l a t f o r m i n
each t a n k e n d p r o v i d i n g access t o t h e deck.
T h e p l a t f o r m shall, for the full length o f the tank, b e
arranged i n level w i t h , o r above, t h e m a x i m u m water
level needed for rafting o f under deck structure.For this
purpose, the ullage corresponding t o the m a x i m u m water
level shall be assumed not m o r e than 3 m f r o m the deck
plate measured at the m i d s p a n o f deck transverses and i n
the m i d d l e l e n g t h o f the t a n k (refer t o F i g . 1.3.5.7).
I f neither o f t h e above conditions are m e t , then
staging o r a n "other equivalent means" shall be provided
for t h e s u r v e y o f the u n d e r deck areas.
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3,0 m
if
F i g . 1.3.5.7
1.3.5.8 A p p l i c a t i o n o f b o a t s o r r a f t s o n l y , a s
s p e c i f i e d i n 1.3.5.5 a n d 1.3.5.6 does n o t e x c l u d e t h e i r
use w i t h i n t h e tank length during t h e survey.
1.3.6 S u r v e y P l a n n i n g M e e t i n g .
1.3.6.1 P r o p e r p r e p a r a t i o n a n d c l o s e c o - o p e r a t i o n
between t h e attending surveyor(s) a n d t h e shipowner's
representatives onboard prior t o a n d during t h e survey
a r e a n e s s e n t i a l p a r t i n t h e safe a n d e f f i c i e n t c o n d u c t o f
the s u r v e y . D u r i n g t h e survey o n board safety meetings
shall b e held regularly.
1.3.6.2 P r i o r t o c o m m e n c e m e n t o f a n y p a r t o f t h e
renewal a n d intermediate survey, a survey planning
meeting shall b e held between the attending surveyor(s),
the shipowner's representative i n attendance, t h e thick
ness m e a s u r e m e n t f i r m operator (as applicable) a n d t h e
master o f the ship o r the representative(s) h a v i n g relevant
qualification a n d appointed b y t h e master o r t h e
s h i p o w n e r f o r t h e purpose t o ascertain that a l l t h e
a r r a n g e m e n t s e n v i s a g e d i n t h e E S P a r e i n place, s o as t o
e n s u r e t h e safe a n d e f f i c i e n t c o n d u c t o f t h e s u r v e y w o r k
to b e carried o u t (refer also t o 1.5.1.2).
1.3.6.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g i s a n i n d i c a t i v e l i s t o f i t e m s
that shall b e addressed i n t h e meeting:
.1 schedule o f the ship (i.e. t h e v o y a g e , d o c k i n g a n d
u n d o c k i n g manoeuvres, periods alongside, cargo a n d
ballast operations, etc.);
.2 p r o v i s i o n s a n d a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a
s u r e m e n t s (i.e. access, cleaning/de-scaling, i l l u m i n a t i o n ,
ventilation, personal safety);
.3 e x t e n t o f t h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s ;
.4 a c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a ( r e f e r t o t h e l i s t o f m i n i m u m
thicknesses);
.5 e x t e n t o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e
m e n t considering t h e coating c o n d i t i o n a n d suspect
areas/areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n ;
.6 e x e c u t i o n o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s ;
.7 t a k i n g r e p r e s e n t a t i v e r e a d i n g s i n g e n e r a l a n d
where uneven corrosion/pitting is found;
.8 m a p p i n g o f a r e a s o f s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n ;
.9 c o m m u n i c a t i o n b e t w e e n a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r ( s ) t h e
thickness measurement f i r m operator(s) a n d shipowner
representative(s) concerning findings.
1.3.6.4
T h e results o f t h e meeting shall b e
documented i n t h e appropriate report.
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Appendix 1.3
GUIDELINES ON T E C H N I C A L A S S E S S M E N T O F T H EE S PSHIPS'
IN C O N J U N C T I O N W I T H P L A N N I N G
FOR SPECIAL ENHANCED HULL SURVEY
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 T h e s e G u i d e l i n e s c o n t a i n i n f o r m a t i o n a n d
suggestions concerning assessment o f technical condition, w h i c h m a y b e o f use i n conjunction w i t h p l a n n i n g
o f special enhanced h u l l surveys o f the E S P ships.
2 PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLES
2.1 P u r p o s e .
The purpose o f these Guidelines f o r technical
assessment i s t o assist i n i d e n t i f y i n g c r i t i c a l structural
areas, n o m i n a t i n g suspect areas a n d i n f o c u s i n g a t t e n t i o n
on structural elements, w h i c h m a yb e particularly
susceptible t o wastage o r d a m a g e . T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n
m a y b e u s e f u l i n n o m i n a t i n g locations, areas a n d t a n k s
for thickness measurements, close-up s u r v e y a n d t a n k
testing.
C r i t i c a l structural areas a r e locations, w h i c h h a v e
been identified f r o m calculations to require m o n i t o r i n g or
f r o m t h e service h i s t o r y o f the subject ship o r f r o m
s i m i l a r o r sister ships t o b e sensitive t o c r a c k i n g ,
buckling o r corrosion, w h i c h m a y impair the structural
integrity o f the ship.
2.2 M i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s .
H o w e v e r , these Guidelines shall n o t b e used t o
reduce the requirements pertaining to thickness measure
ments, close-up survey and t a n k testing specified i n the
relevant chapters o f Sections 2 - 6 o f the present Rules,
w h i c h s h a l l b e , i n a l l cases, c o m p l i e d w i t h a s t h e
minimum.
2.3 T i m i n g .
A s w i t h other aspects o f s u r v e y p l a n n i n g , t h e
technical assessments described i n these Guidelines shall
be w o r k e d o u t b y the s h i p o w n e r or operator o f the ship i n
cooperation w i t h t h e Register w e l l i n advance o f the
c o m m e n c e m e n t o f special survey, i . e . a t least 1 2 t o
15 m o n t h s b e f o r e t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n d u e d a t e .
2.4 A s p e c t s t o b e c o n s i d e r e d .
W h i l e n o m i n a t i n g the t a n k s a n d areas subjected t o
assessment o f technical condition, w h i c h include quanti
tative o r qualitative evaluation o f relative risks o f
possible deterioration, special attention shall b e g i v e n
to the f o l l o w i n g aspects:
.1 d e s i g n f e a t u r e s , s u c h a s s t r e s s l e v e l s o n v a r i o u s
structural elements, design details a n d extent o f use o f
h i g h tensile steel;
HULLS
.2 f o r m e r h i s t o r y w i t h r e s p e c t t o c o r r o s i o n , d e f o r m a
t i o n a n d repairs for the particular ship, as w e l l as s i m i l a r
ships, w h e r e available;
.3 i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e t y p e s o f c a r g o e s c a r r i e d , u s e o f
h o l d s / t a n k s f o r receipt o f cargo/ballast, c o r r o s i o n protec
t i o n o f holds and tanks, and c o n d i t i o n o f coating, i f any.
Technical assessment o f risk o f susceptibility t o
damage o r deterioration o f various structural elements
a n d areas shall b e p e r f o r m e d o n the basis o f r e c o g n i z e d
principles a n d t a k i n g into account t h e practice o f
technical supervision.
3 TECHNICAL
ASSESSMENT
3.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e f o l l o w i n g p o s s i b l e defects m a y b e t h e s u b j e c t o f
technical assessment i n connection w i t h planning o f
surveys: corrosion, buckling and cracks.Contact damages
are n o t n o r m a l l y c o v e r e d b y t h e s u r v e y p l a n , s i n c e t h e y are
usually n o t e d i n accident
reportsandassumedtobedealt
w i t h as a n o r m a l routine b y the surveyor.
The schematic block-diagram o f technical condition
assessment a n d survey p l a n n i n g process is s h o w n i n F i g . 3 . 1 .
The approach is basically a n evaluation o f the risk
based o n the k n o w l e d g e and experience related to design
and corrosion.
The design shall be considered w i t h respect t o
structural details, w h i c h m a y b e susceptible t o b u c k l i n g
or c r a c k i n g as a r e s u l t o f v i b r a t i o n , h i g h stress l e v e l s o r
fatigue.
C o r r o s i o n i s related t o t h e ageing process a n d is
c l o s e l y connected w i t h the q u a l i t y o f c o r r o s i o n protec
t i o n during t h e ship construction, a n d subsequent
maintenance i n s e r v i c e . C o r r o s i o n m a y also lead t o
cracking and/or buckling.
3.2 M e t h o d s .
3.2.1 D e s i g n d e t a i l s .
D a m a g e experience related t o the ship i n question
a n d s i m i l a r ships, w h e r e available, i s the m a i n source o f
information to beused i n the survey planning process.In
addition, a selection o f structural details f r o m the design
drawings shall be included.
Typical damage experience t o b e considered shall
consist o f number, extent, location a n d frequency o f
cracks, as w e l l as l o c a t i o n o f buckles.
This information m a y be found i n the previous
survey reports and/or the results o f the shipowner's o w n
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Input:
Drawings, Reports,
Acceptable Corrosion
Allowance
Collection of Informatior
Design Related Risk
Coating Condition
Usage of Tanks
Corrosion Risk
Analyse:
Hull Damage
This Ship
Coating condition
Usage of Tanks
Analyse Hull
Damage for
Similar Ships
Where Available
Corrosiori Damage
This Ship
Hull Damage :
General Experience
Corrosiori Damage
S i m i l a r S liip w h e r e
Available
Present Areas where

Damage has been found
and R i s k s considered
high. M a r k Sketches or
Drawings
Location for Thickness Measurement and Close-Up Survey
Survey
F i g . 3 . 1 Schematic block-diagram o f technical assessment a n d the survey planning process
i n s p e c t i o n s . T h e defects s h a l l b e analyzed, n o t e d a n d
marked o n drawings.
I n addition, experience o f the ships' o p e r a t i o n shall
be u t i l i z e d . A l s o , reference shall b e m a d e t o t h e
I A C S publications, w h i c h contain a catalogue o f typical
damages a n d proposed repair methods f o r various
structural members.
T h e r e v i e w o f structural drawings, i n addition t o
application o f the above-mentioned I A C S publications,
shall include checking o f typical structural members
w h e r e cracking h a s been e x p e r i e n c e d . D u r i n g repair o f
d a m a g e d structures a n d areas, as w e l l as f o r p r e v e n t i o n
o f possible damages, the factors c o n t r i b u t i n g to damages
shall b e carefully considered.
Special attention shall b e paid to the structures m a d e
o f h i g h tensile s t e e l s . H u l l members s h o w i n g g o o d
service experience, w h e r e o r d i n a r y m i l d steel h a s been
used, m a y b e m o r e susceptible t o damage w h e n h i g h
tensile steel a n d its h i g h e r associated stresses are u t i l i z e d .
Stress calculations o f t y p i c a l essential assemblies
and members shall be carried out i n compliance w i t h the
requirements o f Part I I "Hull" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships and
the Strength Standards for Sea-Going Ships.
T h e selected areas o f a structure i d e n t i f i e d w i t h use
o f the above requirements shall be recorded and m a r k e d
on the drawings t o be included i n the Survey
Programme.
3.2.2 C o r r o s i o n .
I n order t o evaluate corrosion risks, t h e f o l l o w i n g
i n f o r m a t i o n shall b e generally considered:
.1 usage o f tanks, h o l d s a n d spaces;
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.2 c o n d i t i o n o f c o a t i n g s ;
.3 c l e a n i n g a n d w a s h i n g p r o c e d u r e s f o r t a n k s a n d
holds;
.4 p r e v i o u s c o r r o s i o n d a m a g e s ;
.5 b a l l a s t u s e a n d t i m e f o r c a r g o h o l d s a n d t a n k s ;
.6 r i s k o f c o r r o s i o n i n c a r g o h o l d s , a n d c a r g o a n d
ballast tanks;
.7 l o c a t i o n o f h e a t e d t a n k s ;
.8 l o c a t i o n o f b a l l a s t t a n k s a d j a c e n t t o h e a t e d f u e l o i l
tanks.
T h e evaluation o f corrosion risks shall be based o n
the above i n f o r m a t i o n together w i t h t h e relevant
i n f o r m a t i o n o n the anticipated c o n d i t i o n o f the ship as
derived from t h e i n f o r m a t i o n collected i n order t o
prepare the S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e a n d the age o f the ship.
T h e v a r i o u s h o l d s , tanks a n d spaces shall b e listed
w i t h the corrosion risks nominated accordingly.
3.2.3 L o c a t i o n s f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s
measurements.
O n the basis o f the table o f corrosion risks and the
evaluation o f design experience, the locations for initial
close-up survey a n d h u l l cross-sections f o r thickness
measurements m a y be nominated.
T h e h u l l cross-sections subject to thickness measure
ments shall n o r m a l l y be nominated i n tanks, holds and
spaces w h e r e c o r r o s i o n r i s k is j u d g e d t o b e the highest.
T h e n o m i n a t i o n o f tanks, h o l d s a n d spaces f o r closeup s u r v e y shall be, initially, based o n the c o r r o s i o n risk,
and shall include t h e ballast t a n k s . S e l e c t i o n shall be
based o n the principle that the risk is increased b y the
ship's age a n d t h a t i n s u f f i c i e n t o r u n r e l i a b l e i n f o r m a t i o n
is also a n i m p o r t a n t factor f o r c a r r y i n g o u t the survey.
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Appendix 1.3-1
SURVEY
PROGRAMME
BASIC INFORMATION AND PARTICULARS
N a m e o f ship:
I M O number:
F l a g State:
Port o f registry:
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight, metric tonnes:
L e n g t h between perpendiculars, m :
Shipbuilder:
Hull number:
Classification Society:
Class I D :
Date o f b u i l d o f the ship:
Shipowner:
Thickness measurement firm:
PREAMBLE
1.1 S c o p e .
1.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t s u r v e y p r o g r a m m e c o v e r s t h e m i
n i m u m extent o f o v e r a l l surveys, close-up surveys, thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d p r e s s u r e t e s t i n g w i t h i n t h e c a r g o area,
c a r g o t a n k s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g f o r e a n d aft p e a k t a n k s ,
required b y International Code o n the Enhanced Programme
o f Inspections during Surveys o f B u l k Carriers a n d O i l
Tankers, 2011 ( E S P Code) ( M O Resolution A . 1 0 4 9 ( 2 7 ) ) o r
I A C S U R Z 1 0 . L Z 1 0 . 2 , Z 1 0 . 3 , Z 1 0 . 4 , Z 1 0 . 5 , a s applicable.
1.1.2 T h e a r r a n g e m e n t s a n d s a f e t y a s p e c t s o f t h e
survey shall b e acceptable t o the attending surveyors.
1.2 D o c u m e n t a t i o n .
A l l documents used i n the development o f the
survey programme shall be available onboard during the
s u r v e y as r e q u i r e d b y 1.4.
2 ARRANGEMENT OF CARGO HOLDS, TANKS AND SPACES
T h i s section o f the survey programme shall provide

i n f o r m a t i o n (either i n the f o r m o f plans o r text) o n the
a r r a n g e m e n t o f cargo h o l d s , tanks a n d spaces that fall
w i t h i n the scope o f the survey.
3 LIST OF CARGO HOLDS, TANKS AND SPACES

W I T H INFORMATION ON THEIR USE, E X T E N T
OF COATINGS AND CORROSION PROTECTION SYSTEM
T h i s section o f the survey p r o g r a m m e shall indicate

any changes relating t o (and shall update) the i n f o r m a -
t i o n o n the u s e o f the holds and tanks o f the ship, t h e

extent o f coatings and the corrosion protective system
provided i n the Survey Planning Questionnaire.
4 CONDITIONS F O R SURVEY
This section o f the survey programme shall provide

i n f o r m a t i o n o n the conditions for survey, e.g. informa
t i o n regarding cargo h o l d and tank cleaning, gas freeing,
v e n t i l a t i o n , l i g h t i n g , etc.
5 PROVISIONS AND METHOD OFACCESS TO STRUCTURES
T h i s section o f the survey p r o g r a m m e shall indicate

any changes relating t o (and shall update) the informa
t i o n o n t h e p r o v i s i o n s a n d m e t h o d s o f access t o
structures p r o v i d e d i n t h e S u r v e y P l a n n i n g Question
naire.
6 LIST OF EQUIPMENT F O R SURVEY
This section o f the survey programme shall identify

and list the equipment that w i l l be made available f o r
carrying o u t t h e survey a n d t h e required thickness
measurements.
7 SURVEY
REQUIREMENTS
7.1 O v e r a l l s u r v e y .
T h i s section o f the survey p r o g r a m m e shall identify
a n d l i s t t h e spaces t h a t s h a l l u n d e r g o a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y f o r
the ship i n accordance w i t h 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 3 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 4 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 5.2.3.1
o r 6 . 2 . 3 . 1 , as applicable.
7.2 C l o s e - u p s u r v e y .
and list the h u l l structures that shall undergo a close-up
survey for the ship i n accordance w i t h 2 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 3.2.3.1,
4 . 2 . 3 . 1 , 5.2.3.2 o r 6.2.3.2, as applicable.
8 IDENTIFICATION OF TANKS F O RTANK
TESTING

and list t h e cargo holds a n d tanks that shall undergo
testing for the ship i n accordance w i t h 2.2.5, 3.2.5, 4.2.5,

5.2.5 o r 6.2.5, as applicable.
9 IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS AND SECTIONS

FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

a n d list the areas a n d sections w h e r e thickness measure
ments shall b e taken i n accordance w i t h 2.2.4, 3.2.4,
4.2.4, 5.2.4 o r 6.2.4, as applicable.
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10 M I N I M U M T H I C K N E S S O F H U L L
STRUCTURES
T h i s section o f the survey p r o g r a m m e shall specify

the m i n i m u m thickness for h u l l structures o f the ship that
are subject t o s u r v e y i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h ( a ) o r ( b ) :
(a) d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e a t t a c h e d w a s t a g e a l l o w a n c e
table and the o r i g i n a l thickness to the h u l l structure plans
o f the ship;
(b) g i v e n i n Table 1.3-1.1.
Table
Area o r location
Deck
Plating
Longitudinals
L o n g i t u d i n a l girders
Cross deck plating
Cross deck stiffeners
Bottom
Plating
Longitudinals
Inner bottom
Plating
Longitudinals
Floors
Ship side in w a y of topside tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
Ship side in w a y of hopper side tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
Ship side in w a y of double hull
Plating
Longitudinals o r ordinary frames
Ship side in w a y of tanks
Plating
Longitudinals
L o n g i t u d i n a l stringers
Ship side in w a y of cargo holds
Plating
Side frames webs
Side frames flanges
U p p e r brackets webs
U p p e r bracket flanges
L o w e r bracket webs
L o w e r bracket flanges
L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d (inside)
Plating
Longitudinals o r ordinary frames
Transverse bulkheads
Plating
Stiffeners
Upper stool plating
U p p e r stool stiffeners
L o w e r stool plating
L o w e r stool stiffeners
Transverse w e b frames, floors a n d stringers
Plating
Flanges
Original as-built
thickness, m m
Minimum
thickness, m m
1.3-1.1
Substantial corrosion
thickness, m m
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in Service
Table 1.3-1.1 - continued

Area o rlocation
O r i g i n a l as b u i l t
thickness, m m
Minimum
thickness, m m
Substantial corrosion
thickness, m m
Stiffeners
Cross ties
Flanges
Webs
Transverse w e b frames in topside tanks
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Transverse w e b frames in double hull
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Transverse w e b frames in hopper tanks
Plating
Flanges
Stiffeners
Hatch covers
Plating
Stiffeners
Hatch coamings
Plating
Stiffeners
1
T h e Table shall contain the items applicable t o the particular ship.

N o t e . T h e wastage a l l o w a n c e tables shall b e attached to the survey p r o g r a m m e .
F o r ships b u i l t u n d e r t h e I A C S C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l
R u l e s ( C S R ships), the r e n e w a l thickness (t ) o f the h u l l
structure e l e m e n t s i s i n d i c a t e d i n t h e a p p r o p r i a t e d r a w i n g s .
ren
11 T H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T
This
changes,
thickness
Planning
FIRM
section o f the survey programme shall identify

i f any, relating t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e
measurement firm provided i n the Survey
Questionnaire.
12 D A M A G E E X P E R I E N C E R E L A T E D T O T H E S H I P
This section o f the survey programme shall, using

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

T a n k o r space n u m b e r o r area
Possible cause, i f k n o w n
Description o f the
damages
Location
Repair
Date o f repair
Table
1.3-1.3
H u l l d a m a g e s f o r sister o r s i m i l a r s h i p s (if a v a i l a b l e ) i n t h e c a s e o f d e s i g n r e l a t e d d a m a g e
T a n k o r space n u m b e r o r area
Possible cause, i f k n o w n
Description o f the
damages
Location
Repair
Date o f repair
13 A R E A S I D E N T I F I E D W I T H S U B S T A N T I A L
F R O M PREVIOUS SURVEYS
CORROSION

a n d list the areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n f r o m p r e v i o u s
surveys.
14 C R I T I C A L S T R U C T U R A L A R E A S A N D S U S P E C T
AREAS

a n d list the c r i t i c a l structural areas a n d the suspect areas,
i f such i n f o r m a t i o n is available.
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1 . P a r a g r a p h 1.3.1.3 o f t h i s P a r t o f t h e R u l e s r e q u i r e s
that m a i n structural plans o f cargo holds and ballast tanks
(scantling drawings), including i n f o r m a t i o n regarding
use o f h i g h tensile steel, t o b e a v a i l a b l e . T h i s A p p e n d i x
o f the survey p r o g r a m m e shall identify and list the m a i n
structural plans, w h i c h f o r m part o f t h e survey
programme.
2. T h e S u r v e y P l a n n i n g Q u e s t i o n n a i r e ( r e f e r t o
A p p e n d i x 1.3-2), w h i c h h a s b e e n s u b m i t t e d b y t h e
shipowner.
3. P a r t " O t h e r d o c u m e n t a t i o n " o f t h e p r o g r a m m e
shall identify and list any other documentation that forms
part o f the drawings.
Prepared b y the shipowner i n co-operation w i t h the
Register f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 1.3.1.3:
15 O T H E R R E L E V A N T C O M M E N T S A N D I N F O R M A T I O N
Date
(name and signature o f authorized shipowner's representative)
T h i s section o f the survey programme shall provide

any other comments a n d information relevant t o t h e
survey.
T h e following documents shall b e appended t o the
programme.
Date
(name and signature o f authorized representative o f the Register).
Appendix 1.3-2
SURVEY PLANNING
T h e f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o nw i l l enable the shipowner
i n co-operation w i t h the Register t o develop a survey
p r o g r a m m e c o m p l y i n g w i t h the requirements o f 1.3-1. I t
is essential that the s h i p o w n e r p r o v i d e s , w h e n complet
ing t h e present questionnaire, up-to-date information.
T h e present questionnaire, w h e n completed, shall
provide all information and material required b y E S P
Code ( I M O Resolution A . 1 0 4 9 ( 2 7 ) ) or I A C S U R Z 1 0 . 1 ,
Z 1 0 . 2 , Z 1 0 . 3 , Z 1 0 . 4 , Z 1 0 . 5 , as applicable.
PARTICULARS
Ship's name:
I M O number:
F l a g State:
Port o f registry:
QUESTIONNAIRE
Shipowner:
Classification Society:
Class I D :
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight, metric tonnes:
Date o f build:
INFORMATION ON ACCESS PROVISION F O R CLOSE-UP

SURVEYS AND THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
T h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l i n d i c a t e i n T a b l e s 1.3-2.1 1.3-2.2,
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship t y p e , t h e m e a n s o f access t o t h e
structures subject t o close-up s u r v e y a n d thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t . A close-up survey is a n e x a m i n a t i o n
w h e r e t h e details o f s t r u c t u r a l c o m p o n e n t s are w i t h i n t h e
close v i s u a l inspection range o f the attending surveyor,
i.e. n o r m a l l y w i t h i n r e a c h o f h a n d .
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Table
1.3-2.1
Information o n access provision f o r close-up survey a n dthickness m e a s u r e m e n t (for oil tankers)
Tank N o .
Structure
F.P.
Fore peak
A.P.
A f t peak
W i n g tanks
U n d e r deck
Side shell and framing
B o t t o m transverse
Centre tanks
U n d e r deck
B o t t o m transverse
C (Cargo)/
B (Ballast)
Temporary
staging
Rafts
Ladders
Direct
access
Other means Permanent

(please
means o f
specify)
access
Table
1.3-2.2
Information o n access provision f o r close-up survey a n dthickness m e a s u r e m e n t (for b u l k carriers)

Hold/Tank N o .
Structure
F.P.
Fore peak
A.P.
After peak
Cargo holds
H a t c h side c o a m i n g s
Topside sloping plate
Upper stool plating
Cross deck
Side shell, frames a n d brackets
D o u b l e skin tank plating (where applicable)
Transverse bulkhead
Hopper tank platting
L o w e r stool
Tank top
Topside tanks
U n d e r d e c k structure
Side shell a n d structure
Sloping plate a n d structure
Webs and bulkheads
Hopper tanks
H o p p e r sloping plate a n d structure

Side shell a n d structure
B o t t o m structure
Webs and bulkheads
Double
s i d e Side shell a n d structure
skin
t a n k s Inner skin a n d structure
Webs and bulkheads
( w h e r e
applicable)
D o u b l e b o t t o m structure
U p p e r stool internal structure
L o w e r stool internal structure
U n d e r d e c k a n d structure
W i n g tanks o f Side shell a n d structure
ore
c a r r i e r s Side shell vertical w e b a n d structure
( w h e r e
L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d a n d structure
applicable)
L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d w e b a n d structure
B o t t o m plating a n d structure
Cross ties/stringers
Temporary
staging
Rafts
Ladders
Direct
access
Other means
(please
specify)
Permanent
means o f
access
SHIPOWNER'S
INSPECTIONS
U s i n g a f o r m a t s i m i l a r t o t h a t o f T a b l e 1.3-2.3
( w h i c h i s g i v e n as a n e x a m p l e ) , t h e s h i p o w n e r shall
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provide details o f the results o f their inspections for the

last 3 years ( i n accordance w i t h I A C S U R Z 1 0 . 1 , Z 1 0 . 2 ,
Z 1 0 . 3 , Z 1 0 . 4 , Z 1 0 . 5 ) o n a l l cargo holds, ballast tanks and
v o i d spaces w i t h i n the cargo area.
Table
Tank/Hold No.
Corrosion
protection
Coating
extent
2
Coating
condition
Structural
deterioration
1.3-2.3
Tank and hold

damage
5
Cargo centre tanks (for o i l tankers)

Cargo w i n g tanks (for o i l tankers)
Slop tanks (for o i l tankers)
Cargo holds
Topside tanks
Hopper tanks
Double b o t t o m tanks
D o u b l e side s k i n tanks ( w h e r e applicable)
W i n g tanks (ore carriers)
U p p e r stools
L o w e r stools
Ballast tanks
Fore peak
After peak
M i s c e l l a n e o u s spaces
H C = h a r d coating; S C = soft coating; S H = semi-hard coating; N P = n o protection.
U = u p p e r part; M = m i d d l e part; L = l o w e r part; C = c o m p l e t e .
G = g o o d ; F = fair; P = poor; R C = recoated ( d u r i n g the last 3 years).
N = n o findings recorded; Y = findings recorded.
5Description o f findings shall b e attached to the Questionnaire).
D R = damage and repair; L = leakages; C V = conversion.
(Description shall b e attached to the Questionnaire).
N o t e . I n d i c a t e t a n k s , w h i c h are u s e d f o r oil/ballast.
2
N a m e o f shipowner's representative:
Signature:
Date:
REPORTS OF PORT STATE CONTROL INSPECTIONS
List the reports o f P S C inspections containing h u l l

structural related deficiencies and relevant i n f o r m a t i o n
on rectification o f the deficiencies:
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
List non-conformities related t o hull maintenance,

including the associated corrective actions:
N a m e a n d address o f t h e approved
measurement firm:
thickness
.
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1.4 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O N B O A R D T H E E S P S H I P S
.2 m a i n s t r u c t u r a l p l a n s o f c a r g o h o l d s a n d b a l l a s t
tanks (for C S R ships these plans shall include f o r each
structural e l e m e n t b o t h t h e as-built a n d r e n e w a l thickness (t ).
A n y t h i c k n e s s f o r v o l u n t a r y a d d i t i o n (t
) shall also
be c l e a r l y indicated o n t h e p l a n s . T h e m i d s h i p section
p l a n t o be supplied o n board t h e ship shall include t h e
m i n i m u m allowable h u l l girder sectional properties f o r
h o l d transverse section i n a l l cargo holds);
.3 p r e v i o u s r e p a i r h i s t o r y ;
.4 c a r g o a n d b a l l a s t h i s t o r y ;
.5 u s a g e o f i n e r t g a s s y s t e m a n d t a n k c l e a n i n g
procedures;
.6 r e s u l t s o f i n s p e c t i o n s p e r f o r m e d b y t h e s h i p b o a r d
personnel w i t h the a i m of:
.6.1 d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f s t r u c t u r a l g e n e r a l w e a r ;
.6.2 d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f l e a k a g e s i n b u l k h e a d s a n d
piping;
.6.3 c h e c k i n g o f c o n d i t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n
system, i f any;
.7 a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n i n a s s i s t a n c e t o i d e n t i f y t h e
critical structural areas and/or suspect areas r e q u i r i n g
inspection.
1.4.4 R e v i e w o f t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d .
1.4.4.1 P r i o r t o s u r v e y , t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l c h e c k t h e
completeness o f t h e documentation o n board a n d its
See circular
contents as t h e basis f o r survey.
Appendix 1.4
ren
1.4.1 G e n e r a l .
1.4.1.1 F o r t h e E S P s h i p s , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l
supply, provide avialability a n d maintainance o n board
o f t h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n s p e c i f i e d i n 1 . 4 . 2 a n d 1.4.3 w h i c h
shall be readily available f o rthe surveyor.
1.4.1.2 T h e d o c u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e k e p t o n b o a r d
See circular d u r i n g t h e s e r v i c e l i f e o f t h e s h i p .
1.4.2 S h i p ' s file.
1.4.2.1 S h i p ' s f i l e o f t h e E S P s h i p , w h e r e i n t h e
Register survey reports are kept, shall be part o f t h e
documentation o n board a n d shall include:
.1 h u l l s u r v e y reports;
.2 E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y ( C o n d i t i o n E v a l u a t i o n
Report) (form 6.3.41);
.3 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s r e p o r t s .
1.4.2.2 S h i p ' s f i l e o f t h e E S P s h i p s h a l l b e a l s o
available at the shipowner a n d i n the R SBranch Office
for in-service supervision.
See circular
1.4.3 A d d i t i o n a l d o c u m e n t s .
The following additional documents shall be kept o n
b o a r d t h e E S P ships:
.1 S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e , as r e q u i r e d b y 1.3.1, f o r t h e
previous special o r intermediate survey completed;
FORM O F OWNER'S INSPECTION
vol
add
REPORT
:
Ship Name:
,
O W N E R S I N S P E C T I O N R E P O R T Structural
condition
/
For Tank/Hold No.:
:
/Deck:
/Side:
Grade of steel:
/Bottom:
. /Long.bhd:
/
Defects/Elements

Cracks
Buckles
Corrosion
Coating condition
Pitting
/
Mod./Repair
Deck
Bottom
Side

Long. bulkheads

Transv. bulkheads
:
Repairs carried out due to:
, :
Thickness measurements carried out, dates:
:
Results in general:
:
Overdue surveys:
:
Outstanding conditions of class:
/ Comments:
/Date of inspection:
/Inspected b y :
/Signature:
1.5 P R O C E D U R E S F O R T H I C K N E S S
MEASUREMENTS
1.5.1 G e n e r a l .
1.5.1.1 T h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s r e q u i r e d , i f n o t
carried o u t b y t h e R e g i s t e r itself, shall b e carried o u t o n
board t h e ship a n d witnessed b y t h e surveyor t o t h e
Register (refer t o A p p e n d i x 3 3 t o t h e Guidelines).
T h e thickness measurements m a y be carried o u t b y
the surveyors t o t h e Register, provided they have t h e
proper qualification certificates issued b y t h e Personnel
Training Department o f R H O .
1.5.1.2 T h e f i r m e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s
shall participate i n t h e survey p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g t o be
held prior t o survey.
1.5.1.3 T h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f s t r u c t u r e s i n
the areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y s s h a l l b e carried o u t
simultaneously w i t h these close-up surveys.
1.5.1.4 I n a l l c a s e s t h e e x t e n t o f t h e t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s shall b e sufficient as t o represent t h e
actual average condition.
1.5.2 R e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e f i r m e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s
measurements.
1.5.2.1 T h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
See circular
out b y a competent firm recognized b y the Register i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s g i v e n i n 1.6.
1.5.3 R e p o r t i n g .
1.5.3.1 A t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e
p r e p a r e d . T h e report shall contain t h e information o n
l o c a t i o n o f measurements, thicknesses measured, as w e l l as
the relevant as-built thicknesses.Furthermore, t h e report
shall contain t h e date o f carrying o u t t h e measurements,
type o f equipment used f o r measurements, names o f
personnel and their qualification.The report shall be signed
b y t h e operator w h o h a s carried o u t thickness measurem e n t s . T h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t report shall also m e e t the
p r i n c i p l e s stated i n A p p e n d i x 2 - 1 t o t h e p r e s e n t R u l e s .
1.5.3.2 T h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l r e v i e w t h e f i n a l t h i c k n e s s
measurement report a n d certify t h e cover page w i t h
signature a n d stamp.
1.6 P R O C E D U R E S F O R R E C O G N I T I O N
O F F I R M S E N G A G E D I NT H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T S
OF HULL STRUCTURES
1.6.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
1.6.1.1 T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l y t o p r o c e d u r e o f
recognition o f t h e firms engaged i n the thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures o f the ships.
1.6.2 P r o c e d u r e s f o r r e c o g n i t i o n .
1.6.2.1 S u b m i s s i o n o f d o c u m e n t s .
F o l l o w i n g documents shall be submitted t o t h e
Register f o r approval:
o u t l i n e o f firms, e.g. o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d m a n a g e m e n t
structure;
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experiences o f the firms o n thickness measurement,

inter a l i a o f h u l l structures o f the ships;
technicians careers, i.e. experiences o f technicians as
thickness measurement operators, technical k n o w l e d g e
o f h u l l structure, e t c . O p e r a t o r s shall b e qualified
according t o a recognized industrial standard;
e q u i p m e n t used for thickness measurements, such as
ultrasonic testing machines a n d its maintenance/calibra
t i o n procedures;
a guide f o r thickness measurement operators;
training programmes o f technicians f o r thickness
measurements;
measurement record format i n accordance
w i t h 1.5.3.1.
1.6.2.2 A u d i t i n g t h e f i r m s .
U p o n reviewing the documents submitted with
satisfactory results, t h e f i r m shall b e audited i n order t o
ascertain that the f i r m is d u l y organized a n d managed i n
accordance w i t h t h e d o c u m e n t s submitted, a n d even
tually is capable o f conducting thickness measurements
o f the h u l l structures o f the ships.
1.6.2.3 S u b j e c t t o satisfactory results o f t h e demonstra
t i o n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , as w e l l as s a t i s f a c t o r y r e p o r t i n g ,
a R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate m a y b e issued t o t h e firm.
1.6.3 R e c o g n i t i o n .
1.6.3.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f b o t h t h e a u d i t o f
t h e f i r m i n 1.6.2.2 a n d t h e d e m o n s t r a t i o n tests i n 1.6.2.3
above, t h e Register issues a R e c o g n i t i o n Certificate t o
the effect that t h e thickness m e a s u r e m e n t o p e r a t i o n
system o f the f i r m has been recognized b y t h e Register.
1.6.3.2 R e n e w a l / e n d o r s e m e n t o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e s h a l l
be m a d e i n accordance w i t h 7.4.2, Part I " G e n e r a l
Provisions".
1.6.4 I n f o r m a t i o n o f a n y a l t e r a t i o n t o t h e
recognized thickness measurement operation system.
I n case w h e r e a n a l t e r a t i o n t o t h e r e c o g n i z e d
thickness measurement operation system o f the firm is
made, such a n alteration shall be immediately i n f o r m e d
to the Register.Re-audit shall be made, w h e r e deemed
necessary b y t h e Register.
1.6.5 C a n c e l l a t i o n o f a p p r o v a l .
A p p r o v a l m a y b e c a n c e l l e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
.1 w h e r e t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s w e r e i m p r o p e r l y carried
out o r the results w e r e i m p r o p e r l y reported;
.2 w h e r e t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e R e g i s t e r f o u n d a n y
deficiencies i n t h e approved thickness measurement
operation system o fthe firm;
.3 w h e r e t h e f i r m f a i l e d t o i n f o r m o f a n y a l t e r a t i o n ,
as d e f i n e d i n 1.6.4, t o t h e R e g i s t e r .
1.7 R E Q U I R E M E N T F O R T H E E S P S U R V E Y S ( I A C S P R 2 0 )
1.7.1 T h e o b j e c t i v e o f t h i s r e q u i r e m e n t i s t o i m p r o v e
the q u a l i t y o f s u r v e y s . T a k i n g i n t o consideration, t h e size
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o f ships a n d scope o f surveys for ships n o t e d b e l o w , i t i s

m o r e effective t o have m o r e than one surveyor examine
the r e q u i r e d spaces, h o l d s o r t a n k s a n d t o p r o v i d e m u t u a l
support a n d consultation during t h e surveys i n recom
m e n d i n g repairs and actions required for conditions o f
c l a s s / r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s . O n the E S P ships 2 0 0 0 0 tones
deadweight a n d above, starting w i t h t h e t h i r d special
survey, a l l special a n d intermediate h u l l classification
surveys shall b e carried o u t b y a t least t w o e x c l u s i v e
s u r v e y o r s . O n b u l k carriers 1 0 0 0 0 0 deadweight a n d
above o f single skin construction (large-capacity b u l k
c a r r i e r s a r e d e t e r m i n e d a s b u l k c a r r i e r s 1 0 0 0 0 0 dead
w e i g h t a n d a b o v e ) b e t w e e n 1 0 a n d 15 years o f age,
i n t e r m e d i a t e h u l l c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s u r v e y s s h a l l b e per
formed b yt w o exclusive surveyors .
1
T h i s r e q u i r e s that, at least, t w o e x c l u s i v e s u r v e y o r s s h a l l
attend simultaneously o n board t o j o i n t l y p e r f o r m t h e
required surveys.
T h o u g h each attending surveyor is not required t o
p e r f o r m a l l aspects o f t h e required survey, t h e y are
required to consult w i t h each other and to do j o i n t overall
and close-up surveys to the extent necessary to determine
the c o n d i t i o n o f the s h i p . T h e scope o f these surveys
shall be sufficient for the surveyors t o agree o n actions
required to complete the survey w i t h respect to renewals,
repairs, a n d other r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o r conditions o f
class.Each surveyor is required t o co-sign t h e survey
report o r indicate their concurrence i n a n equivalent
m a n n e r . T h e onboard attendance o f t w o surveyors t o the
Register shall be documented i n the Survey Report.
T h e f o l l o w i n g surveys m a y be witnessed b y a single
surveyor:
.1 thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s carried o u t i n accordance
with theprovisions o f Appendix 33 t o the Guidelines
( I A C S P R 19);
.2 l e a k a g e t e s t i n g o f t a n k s ;
.3 r e p a i r s c a r r i e d o u t i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
or special h u l l classification surveys, the scope o f w h i c h
have been agreed u p o n b y the required t w o surveyors
during the course o f the surveys.
T w o h u l l surveyors shall b e i n v o l v e d i n such intermediate/

special surveys w h o a r e c o m p e t e n t a t least i n intermediate/special
surveys subject t o the t y p e o f s u r v e y a n d ages o f the ship, a t that
i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y o f t h e s h i p w i t h a g e s a b o v e 15 y e a r s o l d , s h a l l b e
carried out b y t w o h u l l surveyors competent i n special surveys.
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O n double o r d u a l class ships, i f a relevant

agreement is available, the requirement for t w o exclusive
surveyors m a y be fulfilled b y h a v i n g one surveyor attend
f r o m each classification society.
1.8 N U M B E R A N D L O C A T I O N S O F M E A S U R E M E N T S
F O R C S RB U L K C A R R I E R S A N D O I LT A N K E R S ( R E F E R
T O T H EINSTRUCTION ON R E S I D U A L T H I C K N E S S
M E A S U R E M E N T S O F SHIPS HULLS)
1.8.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
T h e present requirements o n l y apply t o ships built
under the C o m m o n Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers
and C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r Double H u l l O i l
T a n k e r s . F o r ships n o t built under I A C S C S R , t h e
requirements for number and locations o f measurements
are a c c o r d i n g t o A p p e n d i x 2 t o t h e p r e s e n t R u l e s a n d
Instruction o n Residual Thickness Measurements o f
Ships H u l l s depending o n ship's age a n d structural
elements concerned.
1.8.2 N u m b e r o f m e a s u r e m e n t s .
Considering t h e extent o fthickness measurements
according t o the different structural elements o f the ship
and surveys (special, intermediate a n d annual), t h e
locations o f the points t o b e m e a s u r e d are g i v e n f o r the
m o s t i m p o r t a n t items o f the structure.
1.8.3 L o c a t i o n s o f m e a s u r e m e n t s .
T a b l e s 1 . 8 . 1 a n d 1.8.2 p r o v i d e e x p l a n a t i o n s a n d / o r
interpretations for the application o f those requirements
indicated i n t h e present Rules, w h i c h refer t o b o t h
systematic thickness measurements o f items related t o
the global h u l l girder strength a n d specific measurements
connected t o close-up surveys.
Figs. 5.2.1 t o 5.3.11 o f t h e Instruction o n Residual
T h i c k n e s s M e a s u r e m e n t s o f S h i p s H u l l s are p r o v i d e d t o
facilitate the explanations and/or interpretations g i v e n i n
T a b l e s 1.8.1 a n d 1.8.2.
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T a b l e 1.8.1
Interpretations of requirements for the locations a n d n u m b e r of points to b em e a s u r e d for C S R b u l k carriers
Item
Interpretation
F i g u r e reference
Selected plates o n deck p l a t i n g , t a n k "Selected" m e a n s at least a single p o i n t o n o n e o u t o f three

top (inner b o t t o m plating), b o t t o m plates, t o b e chosen o n representative areas o f average
p l a t i n g a n d w i n d - a n d - w a t e r strakes. corrosion.
A l l d e c k , t a n k t o p ( i n n e r b o t t o m ) A t least t w o p o i n t s o n e a c h p l a t e t o b e t a k e n e i t h e r a t e a c h 1/4
a n d b o t t o m plates a n d w i n d - a n d - e x t r e m i t y o f plate o r at representative areas o f average
w a t e r strakes.
corrosion.
Transverse section.
A transverse section includes a l l l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s such as L o c a t i o n s o f p o i n t s a r e g i v e n i n

p l a t i n g , l o n g i t u d i n a l s a n d girders a t t h e deck, side, b o t t o m , A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g s . 5 . 2 . 2 . 1 a n d
inner b o t t o m a n d hopper side plating, l o n g i t u d i n a l bulkheads 5.2.2.2 o f the I n s t r u c t i o n o n R e s i d u a l
a n d b o t t o m p l a t i n g i n t o p w i n g t a n k s , etc.
Thickness Measurements o f Ships
Hulls.
A l l cargo
coamings.
I n c l u d i n g plates a n d stiffeners.
h o l d hatch covers a n d
Transverse section o f deck plating

outside line o f cargo
hatch
openings.
T w o single points o n each deck plate (to b et a k e n either at each

1/4 e x t r e m i t y o f p l a t e o r a t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e a r e a s o f a v e r a g e
c o r r o s i o n ) b e t w e e n the ship sides a n d hatch c o a m i n g s i n t h e
transverse section concerned.
A l l deck plating a n d under deck

structureinsidelineofhatch
openings between cargo h o l d
hatches.
" A l l d e c k p l a t i n g " m e a n s at least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate t o b e

t a k e n e i t h e r a t e a c h 1/4 e x t r e m i t y o f p l a t e o r a t r e p r e s e n t a t i v e
areas o f average c o r r o s i o n .
" U n d e r deck structure": at each short l o n g i t u d i n a l girder: three
points for w e b plating (forward/middle/aft), single point for
face plate, o n e p o i n t f o r w e b p l a t i n g a n d o n e p o i n t f o r face
plating o f transverse b e a m i n w a y . A t each end o f transverse
b e a m s , o n e p o i n t f o r w e b p l a t i n g a n d o n e p o i n t f o r face p l a t i n g .
Locations o f points are given i n

A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5.3.10 o f t h e
Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Measurements o f Ships Hulls.
Areas o fmeasurements are shown i n

Table 5.2.4.1. Locations o fpoints are
given i n A p p e n d i x 2 and F i g . 5.3.11 o f
the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Measurements o f Shins Hulls.
hI
'll
I
Selected side shell frames i n cargo

holds.
Includes side shell frame, upper a n d l o w e r e n d attachments a n d

adjacent shell p l a t i n g . 2 5 p e r cent o f frames: o n e o u t o f f o u r
frames shall preferably b e chosen throughout the cargo h o l d
length o n each s i d e . 5 0 p e r cent o f frames: o n e o u t o f t w o
frames shall preferably b e chosen throughout the cargo h o l d
l e n g t h o n each side. " S e l e c t e d f r a m e s " m e a n s at least 3 f r a m e s
o n each side o f cargo holds.

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

internal structure o f upper and l o w e r stools, w h e r e f i t t e d . T w o
selected bulkheads: one shall b e the b u l k h e a d b e t w e e n the t w o
foremost cargo holds and the second m a y b e chosen i n other
positions.

given i n A p p e n d i x 2 and Fig. 5.3.1 o f
the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
bulkheads
O n e transverse
cargo h o l d .
bulkhead
i n cargo
i n each
T h i s m e a n s that t h e close-up survey a n d related thickness A r e a s o f measurements a r e s h o w n i n

m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d o n o n e side o f t h e b u l k h e a d ; T a b l e 5 . 2 . 4 . 1 . L o c a t i o n s o f p o i n t s a r e
the side shall b e chosen based o n the o u t c o m e o f the o v e r a l l g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5.3.1 o f
survey o f both sides.In the event o f doubt, the surveyor to the the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Register m a y also require (possibly partial) close-up survey o n M e a s u r e m e n t s o f Ships H u l l s .
the o t h e r side.
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Table 1.8.1 continued

Item
Interpretation
Figure reference
T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n o n e Includes bulkhead and stiffening systems.

topside, hopper and double b o t t o m T h e ballast t a n k shall b e chosen based o n t h e history o f A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5 . 3 . 8 o f t h e
ballast tank.
ballasting a m o n g those prone t o have t h e m o s t severe I n s t r u c t i o n o n R e s i d u a l T h i c k n e s s
conditions.
Transverse webs i n ballast tanks.
Includes w e b p l a t i n g , face plates, stiffeners a n d associated A r e a s o f m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e s h o w n i n

plating and longitudinals.
O n e o f the representative tanks o f each type (i.e. topside o r g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 2 and Figs. 5.2.2.2,
hopper o r side t a n k ) s h a l l b e chosen i n the f o r w a r d part.
5.3.6 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n R e s i d u a l
Hulls.
D e s p i t e I A C S i n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t h e n u m b e r a n d l o c a t i o n s o f p o i n t s t o b e m e a s u r e d s h a l l b e n o t less t h a n t h o s e d e f i n e d i n t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n
Residual Thickness Measurements o f Ships Hulls.
T a b l e 1.8.2
Interpretations o f requirements for the locations a n d n u m b e r o f points to b em e a s u r e d for C S R oil tankers (double skin)
Item
Interpretation
Selected plates.
Figure reference
"Selected" m e a n s at least a single p o i n t o n o n e o u t o f three

plates, t o b e chosen o n representative areas o f average
corrosion.
A l l d e c k , b o t t o m p l a t e s a n d w i n d - A t least t w o p o i n t s o n e a c h p l a t e t o b e t a k e n e i t h e r a t e a c h 1/4
and-water strakes.
e x t r e m i t y o f plate o r at representative areas o f average
corrosion.
Transverse section.
Transverse rings
ballast tanks.
M e a s u r e m e n t s t o b e t a k e n o n a l l l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s such as
plating, l o n g i t u d i n a l s a n d girders a t t h e deck, side, b o t t o m ,
l o n g i t u d i n a l bulkheads, inner b o t t o m a n d hopper.
O n e p o i n t to b e taken o n each p l a t e . B o t h w e b and flange to b e
measured o n longitudinals, i f applicable.
F o r t a n k e r s o l d e r t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f age:
w i t h i n 0 , 1 D ( w h e r e D isthe ship's m o u l d e d depth) o f the deck
and b o t t o m at each transverse section t o be measured, every
l o n g i t u d i n a l a n d girder shall b e m e a s u r e d o n the w e b a n d face
plate, and every plate shall b e measured at one p o i n t b e t w e e n
longitudinals.
i n cargo a n d A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate i n a staggered pattern a n d t w o L o c a t i o n s o f p o i n t s a r e g i v e n i n

A p p e n d i x 2 a n d F i g . 5.3.7.2 o f t h e
points o n the corresponding flange w h e r e applicable.
M i n i m u m f o u r points o n the first plate b e l o w deck.
A d d i t i o n a l points i n w a y o f c u r v e d parts.
A t least o n e p o i n t o n each o f t w o stiffeners b e t w e e n stringers/
longitudinal girders.
Transverse
tanks.
bulkheads
Transverse
tanks.
bulkheads
i n cargo
A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate.

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

i n b a l l a s t A t least f o u r p o i n t s o n plates b e t w e e n stringers/longitudinal

girders, o r per plate i f stringers/girders n o t fitted.
A t least t w o p o i n t s o n each plate o f stringers a n d girders, a n d
t w o points o nthe corresponding flange.
A d d i t i o n a l points i n w a y o f c u r v e d part.
A t least o n e p o i n t o n t w o stiffeners b e t w e e n each stringer/
l o n g i t u d i n a l girder.

Adjacent structural members.

1

A p p e n d i x 2 a n d Figs. 5.2.5.1 a n d
5.2.5.2 o f the Instruction o n Residual
Hulls.
O n adjacent structural m e m b e r s one p o i n t p e r plate a n d o n e

p o i n t o n every t h i r d stiffener/ l o n g i t u d i n a l .
D e s p i t e I A C S i n t e r p r e t a t i o n s t h e n u m b e r a n d l o c a t i o n s o f p o i n t s t o b e m e a s u r e d s h a l l b e n o t less t h a n t h o s e d e f i n e d i n t h e I n s t r u c t i o n o n
" T r a n s v e r s e r i n g s " m e a n s a l l transverse m a t e r i a l appearing i n a cross-section o f the ship's h u l l , i n w a y o f a d o u b l e b o t t o m floor, v e r t i c a l
w e b and deck transverse (definition f r o m C S R ) .
2
1.9 A C C E P T A N C E
137
is total corrosion addition, i n m m , defined i n t h e C o m m o n

Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers o r i n t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o rO i l Tankers;
t is measured thickness, i n m m , o n o n eitem, i.e. average
thickness o n o n e item using thevarious measurements taken
o n this same item.
C
CRITERIA
1.9.1 G e n e r a l .
1.9.1.1 F o r s h i p s b u i l t u n d e r t h e I A C S C o m m o n
Structural Rules, t h e acceptance criteria are according t o
Chapter 13 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural R u l e s f o r B u l k
Carriers a n d Section 12 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural Rules
for D o u b l e H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h is applicable) a s
s p e c i f i e d i n 1.9.2, 1.9.3 a n d 1 . 9 . 4 g i v e n b e l o w .
1.9.1.2 F o r s h i p s n o t b u i l t u n d e r t h e I A C S C o m m o n
Structural Rules, t h e acceptance criteria are according t o
the R S R u l e s and/or specific I A C S U R s depending o n
ship's a g e a n d structural elements concerned, e.g I A C S
U R S 3 1 f o r side s h e l l frames.
1.9.2 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a f o r p i t t i n g c o r r o s i o n
of C S R ships.
1.9.2.1 S i d e s t r u c t u r e s o f C S R b u l k c a r r i e r s .
I f pitting intensity i n a n area w h e r e coating is required
according t o Section 5, Chapter 3 o f the C o m m o n Structural R u l e s f o r B u l k Carriers, i s higher t h a n 15 p e r cent
( r e f e r t o F i g . 1.2.1-3 o f A p p e n d i x 2 ) , t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e ments shall b e performed t o check the extent o f pitting
c o r r o s i o n . T h e 15 per cent intensity is based u p o n pitting o r
g r o o v i n g o n o n l y o n e side o f t h e p l a t e .
I n cases w h e r e p i t t i n g i s e x c e e d i n g 1 5 p e r cent, a s
defined above, a n area o f 300 m m diameter o r m o r e (or,
w h e r e t h i s i s i m p r a c t i c a b l e o n t h e f r a m e f l a n g e o r t h e side
shell, hopper t a n k plating o r topside t a n k plating attached t o
t h e side f r a m e , e q u i v a l e n t r e c t a n g u l a r area), a t t h e m o s t
pitted part, shall b e cleaned t o bare m e t a l , a n d the thickness
measured i n w a y o f the five deepest pits w i t h i n the cleaned
a r e a . T h e least t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e d i n w a y o f a n y o f t h e s e
pits shall b e t a k e n as t h e thickness t o b e recorded.
T h e m i n i m u m acceptable r e m a i n i n g thickness i n pits
or grooves is equal t o :
75 per cent o f t h e as-built thickness, i n t h e frame a n d
end brackets w e b s a n d flanges;
7 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s , i n t h e side s h e l l ,
hopper t a n k a n d topside t a n k plating attached t o t h e each
side f r a m e , o v e r a w i d t h u p t o 3 0 m m f r o m e a c h side o f it.
1.9.2.2 O t h e r s t r u c t u r e s o f C S R b u l k c a r r i e r s a n d a l l
structures o f C S R double h u l l o i l tankers.
F o r plates w i t h p i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y less t h a n 2 0 p e r cent,
refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-3 o f A p p e n d i x 2 , t h e m e a s u r e d
thickness, t , o f any individual measurement shall meet
the lesser o f the f o l l o w i n g criteria:
m
0,7(t
where t
t
vol
as-built
ren
vol add ,
ren
n m
m 5=
7 (t
as-built
1 m
ren
vol add),
is as-built thickness o f the member, i n m m ;

isvoluntary thickness addition; thickness, i n m m , voluntarily
added as t h e shipowner's e x t r a m a r g i n f o r c o r r o s i o n wastage
in addition t o t ;
i s r e n e w a l thickness; m i n i m u m allowable thickness, i n m m ,
b e l o w w h i c h r e n e w a l o f structural m e m b e r s shall b e carried out,
a n d d e f i n e d i n C h a p t e r 13 o f t h e C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s f o r
B u l k Carriers o r Section 12 o f the C o m m o n Structural Rules for
D o u b l e H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h is applicable);
nm
1.9.3.2 T h e a v e r a g e m e a s u r e d t h i c k n e s s a c r o s s t h e
b r e a d t h o r h e i g h t o f t h e stiffener ( i n c l u d i n g face plate
a n d w e b ) s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n that d e f i n e d i n C h a p t e r 13
o f the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers o r
Section 12 o f the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r D o u b l e
H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h is applicable).
1.9.3.3 P l a t e e d g e s a t o p e n i n g s f o r m a n h o l e s ,
lightening holes e t c . m a y b eb e l o w t h e m i n i m u m
thickness g i v e n i n Chapter 13 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural
Rules f o r B u l k Carriers o r Section 12 o f the C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o rDouble H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h is
applicable) p r o v i d e d that:
the m a x i m u m extent o f the reduced plate thickness,
b e l o w t h e m i n i m u m g i v e n i n Chapter 13 o f t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o rB u l k Carriers o r Section 12 o f t h e
C o m m o n Structural Rules f o rDouble H u l l O i l Tankers
( w h i c h i s applicable), f r o m t h e opening edge is n o t m o r e
t h a n 2 0 p e r cent o f the smallest d i m e n s i o n o f the opening
and does n o t exceed 100 m m ;
r o u g h o r u n e v e n edges m a y b e cropped-back
provided that t h e m a x i m u m dimension o f t h e opening
is n o t increased b y m o r e t h a n 1 0 p e r cent a n d t h e
r e m a i n i n g thickness o f t h e n e w edge i s n o t less t h a n
tr n 1 m m .
e
1.9.4 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a f o r g r o o v i n g c o r r o s i o n
of C S R ships.
1.9.4.1 W h e r e t h e g r o o v e b r e a d t h i s a m a x i m u m o f
15 p e r c e n t o f t h e w e b h e i g h t , b u t n o t m o r e t h a n 3 0 m m
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-5 o f A p p e n d i x 2 ) t h e m e a s u r e d
thickness, t , i n t h e g r o o v e d area shall m e e t t h e lesser o f
the f o l l o w i n g criteria:
m
ren
5 (t
as-built
0
5m
vol add),
nm
m
;
b u t s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t = 6 m m .
1.9.4.2 S t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s w i t h a r e a s o f g r o o v i n g
greater t h a n those i n 1.9.4.1 a b o v e s h a l l b e assessed
based o n t h e criteria f o r general c o r r o s i o n as defined i n
Chapter 13 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k
Carriers o r Section 12 o f t h e C o m m o n Structural Rules for
D o u b l e H u l l O i l Tankers ( w h i c h i s applicable) using t h e
average measured thickness across t h e plating/stiffener.
m
as-built
a d d
1.9.3 A c c e p t a n c e c r i t e r i a f o r e d g e c o r r o s i o n
of C S R ships.
1.9.3.1 P r o v i d e d t h a t t h e o v e r a l l c o r r o d e d h e i g h t o f
the edge c o r r o s i o n o f t h e flange, o r w e b i n the case o f flat
b a r s t i f f e n e r s , i s less t h a n 2 5 p e r cent, r e f e r t o F i g . 1.2.1-4
o f A p p e n d i x 2 , o f t h e stiffener flange breadth o r w e b
height, as applicable, t h e measured thickness, t , shall
m e e t t h e lesser o f the f o l l o w i n g criteria:
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2.2.1.3 F o r s p e c i a l s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e
m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l
s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n three m o n t h s
2.1 G E N E R A L
before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e p e r i o d o f
class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
2.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
2.2.1.4 S p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
2.1.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f 4th annual survey a n d shall be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
propelled o i l tankers, as defined i n 1.1, excepting double
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e 5 t h anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
skin o i l tankers.
survey is c o m m e n c e d prior t o t h e 4 t h annual survey, t h e
scope o f survey shall b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s , i f
2.1.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
such w o r k shall b e credited t o t h e special survey.
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo tanks,
p u m p r o o m s , cofferdams, pipe t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces
2.2.1.5 C o n c u r r e n t c r e d i t i n g t o b o t h i n t e r m e d i a t e
w i t h i n t h e cargo area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
survey a n d special survey f o r surveys a n d thickness
requirements also apply t o survey o f machinery,
electrical equipment a n d s y s t e m s . T h e s e requirements
2.2.2 S c o p e .
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n
2.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
2.2.2.1.1 S c o p e o f special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e scope
2.1.1.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m
o f a n n u a l s u r v e y , as w e l l as e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d c h e c k s t o
extent o fexamination, thickness measurements a n d tank
ensure that t h e h u l l a n d t h e related p i p i n g , as defined
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended w h e n substantial
i n 2.2.2.1.3, i s i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d i s f i t f o r i t s
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects are f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
i n t e n d e d p u r p o s e f o r a n e w p e r i o d o f class o f 5 y e a r s t o b e
a n additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
assigned, subject t o p r o p e r m a i n t e n a n c e a n d o p e r a t i o n a n d t o
p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s b e i n g c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
2.1.1.4 T h e s u r v e y o f i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
not included into this Section shall be carried o u t i n
2.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o t a n k s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f Part I I
double-bottom tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels, coffer" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo tanks, decks a n d
outer hull shall be examined, a n d this examination shall
2.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
be s u p p l e m e n t e d b y thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d testing
Definitions used i n this Section are g i v e n i n 1.1.
required b y 2.2.4 a n d 2.2.5, t o ensure that t h e structural
2.1.3 R e p a i r s .
integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e examination shall be
T h e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l i c a b l e t o r e p a i r s o f h u l l struc
sufficient t o discover substantial corrosion, significant
t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.2.
d
e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r other structural
2.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
d
e
terioration.
I n a n y k i n d o f survey, i . e . special, intermediate,
2.2.2.1.3 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , i n c l u d i n g c r u d e o i l
annual o r other surveys h a v i n g t h e scope o f t h e foregoing
ones, thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas
w a s h i n g piping, a n d cargo a n d ballast piping i n the tanks
w h e r e close-up surveys are required, shall be carried o u t
a n d spaces d e f i n e d i n 2.2.2.1.2 s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d
simultaneously w i t h close-up surveys.
operationally tested under w o r k i n g pressure t o attending
surveyor's satisfaction t o ensure that their tightness a n d
condition remain satisfactory.Special attention shall be
g i v e n t o ballast p i p i n g i n cargo tanks a n d a n y cargo
2.2 S P E C I A L S U R V E Y
piping i n ballast tanks a n d v o i d s p a c e s . A t that t h e
surveyors shall b e advised o n a l l occasions w h e n this
p
iping, including valves a n d fittings are open during
2.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
r
e
pair periods a n d c a n be examined internally.
2.2.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t f i v e
years intervals t o r e n e w t h e Classification Certificate.
2.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
2.2.1.2 T h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
A survey i n d r y dock i s a part o f the special survey.
w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e date o f the initial classification
The overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness measure
s u r v e y after construction a n d thereafter five years f r o m
ments, as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f t h e cargo
the credited dates o f t h e p r e v i o u s special surveys.
and ballast tanks shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h
H o w e v e r , a n e x t e n s i o n o f class o f three m o n t h s
the applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t
m a x i m u m beyond t h e 5 t h year m a y be granted i n
already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f d r y d o c k survey i s
e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d
specified i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f t h e cargo a n d ballast tanks are
survey before t h e extension w a s granted.
2 S U R V E Y S O FO I L T A N K E R S
AND COMBINATION C A R R I E R S
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w t h e light ballast waterline.
2.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
2.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
corrosion prevention system o f cargo tanks shall be
examined.
A ballast tank shall b e examined at annual intervals
where:
.1 a h a r d protective coating w a s n o t applied f r o m
time o fconstruction; o r
.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k ; o r
.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than G O O D condition a n d the hard protective coating is
not renewed t o t h e satisfaction o f the surveyor.
Thickness measurements shall be carried o u t , as
deemed necessary b ythe surveyor.
2.2.3 S c o p e o f o v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
2.2.3.1 A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l t a n k s a n d s p a c e s
shall b e carried o u t at each special survey.
2.2.3.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 2.2.3.2.
2.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y ,
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y , t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f t h e tanks under survey, t h e c o n d i t i o n o f the corrosion
p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m a n d a l s o i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
.1 i n tanks h a v i n g structural arrangements o r details,
w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n s i m i l a r t a n k s o r o n s i m i l a r
ships according t o available i n f o r m a t i o n ;
.2 i n t a n k s , w h i c h h a v e structures a p p r o v e d w i t h r e d u c e d
scantlings d u e t o t h e a p p r o v e d c o r r o s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m .
2.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e a h a r d c o a t i n g i s
f o u n d i n G O O D condition, t h e scope o f close-up surveys
according t o Table 2.2.3.2 m a y b e specially considered.
2.2.4 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
2.2.4.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s a t special s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
2.2.4.2 P r o v i s i o n s f o r e x t e n d e d m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n a r e g i v e n i n
Table 2.2.4.2, a n d m a y b e additionally specified i n t h e
S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e required i n 1.3.1. These extended
thickness measurements shall be carried o u t before t h e
s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas i d e n t i f i e d
at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f
substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys shall
have thickness measurements taken.
2.2.4.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t h i c k n e s s
measurements, as deemed necessary.
2.2.4.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coating is found i n G O O D condition, t h e extent o f
thickness measurements according t o Table 2.2.4.1 m a y
be specially considered.
2.2.4.5 T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
the largest reductions a r e suspected t o occur o r are
revealed f r o m deck plating measurements.
2.2.4.6 I n c a s e s w h e r e t w o o r t h r e e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e
measured, a t least o n e shall include a ballast t a n k w i t h i n
0,5Z, a m i d s h i p s .
139
I n case o f o i l t a n k e r s o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e
(as d e f i n e d i n t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n o n L o a d
Lines i n force) o f m o r e than 1 0 years o f age, t h e
procedure o f sample thickness measurements given i n
A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 1 s h a l l b e u s e d f o r e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e ship's
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength as required i n 2.8.1.1.1.
2.2.5 E x t e n t o f t a n k t e s t i n g .
2.2.5.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t a n k t e s t i n g
at special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 2 . 5 . 1 .
2.2.5.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g , a s
deemed necessary.
2.2.5.3 B o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f l i q u i d t o t h e t o p o f air pipes.
2.2.5.4 T e s t i n g o f t h e c a r g o t a n k b o u n d a r i e s s h a l l b e
carried o u t w i t h a head o fliquid t o t h ehighest point that
liquid w i l l rise under service conditions.
2.2.6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
and systems.
2.2.6.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e s c o p e o f a n n u a l
s u r v e y ( r e f e r t o 2 . 3 . 2 . 6 ) , a s w e l l a s e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d
checks t o c o n f i r m that t h e relevant mechanical, electrical
equipment a n d systems are i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d
fit f o r a n intended purpose f o r t h e n e w 5 year period o f
class v a l i d i t y , p r o v i d e d t h e y a r e p r o p e r l y m a i n t a i n e d a n d
h a n d l e d , a n d a r e p e r i o d i c a l l y s u r v e y e d a t d u e dates.
2.2.6.2 P u m p s , f a n s w i t h t h e i r d r i v e m o t o r s , c o n t r o l
systems, instrumentation, safety devices a n d other
e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems are subject t o
close-up survey a n d operational testing:
.1 cargo a n d stripping systems;
.2 b a l l a s t s y s t e m ;
.3 a u t o m a t e d c a r g o c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
.4 i n e r t g a s s y s t e m ;
.5 f i x e d f o a m f i r e e x t i n g u i s h i n g d e c k s y s t e m ;
.6 h y d r o c a r b o n g a s c o n c e n t r a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m i n
pump rooms;
.7 c a r g o h e a t i n g s y s t e m s i n c a r g o t a n k s .
2.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
2.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
2.3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e h e l d w i t h i n
3 m o n t h s before o r after each a n n i v e r s a r y date o f t h e
date o f the initial classification s u r v e y after c o n s t r u c t i o n
or t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f the last special survey.
2.3.2 S c o p e .
2.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e survey shall consist o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n f o r t h e
purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e h u l l ,
piping, mechanical a n d electrical equipment a n d systems
are m a i n t a i n e d i n a satisfactory c o n d i t i o n .
2.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d its closures, as
far as practicable;
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Table
M i n i m u m requirements t o close-up surveys a t special survey o foil tankers, combination carriers a n d similar ships
age < 5
5 < age < 1 0
(A) One web frame ring i n

a ballast w i n g tank, i f any,
or a cargo w i n g tank used
p r i m a r i l y for w a t e r ballast.
(B) O n e deck transverse i n
a cargo o i l tank.
( D ) O n e transverse b u l k h e a d
i n a ballast tank.
(D) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d
i n a cargo o i l w i n g tank.
(D) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d
i n a cargo o i l centre t a n k
(A) A l l w e b frame rings i n a ballast w i n g tank, i f

any, o r a cargo w i n g t a n k used p r i m a r i l y for w a t e r
ballast.
(B) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n e a c h o f t h e r e m a i n i n g
ballast tanks, i f any.
(B) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n a c a r g o w i n g t a n k .
(B) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n t w o c a r g o c e n t r e t a n k s .
(C) B o t h transverse bulkheads i n a w i n g ballast
tank, i f any, o r a cargo w i n g t a n k used p r i m a r i l y
for w a t e r ballast.
(D) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n e a c h r e m a i n i n g
ballast tank.
(D) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n a c a r g o o i l w i n g
tank.
(D) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n t w o
cargo centre tanks
10 < age < 15
2.2.3.2
and subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n a l l b a l l a s t
tanks
(A) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n a c a r g o
w i n g tank.
(A) A m i n i m u m o f 3 0 p e r c e n t o f a l l
w e b frame rings i n each r e m a i n i n g
cargowingtank(referalsoto
Note 2).
(C) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n a l l
cargo and ballast tanks.
( E ) A m i n i m u m o f 30 per cent o f deck
and b o t t o m transverses, i n c l u d i n g
adjacent structural m e m b e r s i n each
cargo centre tank.
(F) A s c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e
surveyor
A s special s u r v e y N o . 3 .
A d d i t i o n a l transverses
included, as deemed
necessary
by the
surveyor
N o t e s : 1 . ( A ) t o ( F a r e areas o f the close-up survey, i n c l u d i n g :

(A) - complete transverse w e b frame ring, i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
(B) - deck transverse, i n c l u d i n g adjacent deck structural m e m b e r s ;
( C ) - transverse b u l k h e a d complete, i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
( D ) - transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r part, i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m and adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
(E) - d e c k a n d b o t t o m t r a n s v e r s e s , i n c l u d i n g a d j a c e n t s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s ;
(F) - a d d i t i o n a l c o m p l e t e t r a n s v e r s e w e b f r a m e r i n g .
2. T h e 3 0 p e r cent shall b e r o u n d e d u p t o the n e x t w h o l e integer.
3 . T h e a r r a n g e m e n t o f a r e a s ( A ) t o (F) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s a n d c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s i s s h o w n i n F i g s . 2 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 a n d 2 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 .
Typical transverse section

Areas (A), (B) and (E)
for close-up survey
Typical transverse section
Areas (A), (B) and (E)
for close-up survey
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Typical transverse
bulkhead
Areas (C) and (D)
for close-up survey
Typical transverse
bulkhead
Areas (C) and (D)
for close-up survey
Girder
system
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Fig. 2.2.3.2-1
Areas ( A ) , ( B ) , ( C ) , ( D ) a n d( E ) for close-up
o f c o m b i n a t i o n carriers
surveys
Fig. 2.2.3.2-2
Areas ( A ) , ( B ) , ( C ) , ( D ) a n d( E ) for close-up
o f c o m b i n a t i o n carriers
surveys
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T a b l e 2.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements tothickness measurements at specialsurveys o f oiltankers, combination carriers a n d similar ships
age < 5
5 < age < 1 0
10 < age < 1 5
and subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas.
1. S u s p e c t areas.
2. O n e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g f o r 2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o a r e a :
the f u l l b e a m o f the ship w i t h i n .1 e a c h d e c k p l a t e ;
.1 e a c h d e c k p l a t e ;
.1 e a c h d e c k p l a t e ;
t h e c a r g o a r e a ( i n w a y o f a b a l l a s t .2 o n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n .
.2 t w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s ;
.2 t h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s ;
tank, i f any, o r a cargo t a n k used
.3 a l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s .
.3 e a c h b o t t o m p l a t e .
p r i m a r i l y for w a t e r ballast).
3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s 3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s 3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l
outside t h e cargo area.
outside t h e cargo area.
length.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l 4 . M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l 4 . M e a s u r e m e n t s f o r g e n e r a l
assessment a n d r e c o r d i n g o f a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f assessment a n d recording o f corro a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f
c o r r o s i o n p a t t e r n o f t h o s e c o r r o s i o n pattern o f those structural sion pattern o f those structural corrosion pattern o f those structural
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o c l o s e - u p s u r v e y m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o c l o s e - u p m e m b e r s subject t o c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
close-up survey according t o according t o Table 2.2.3.2
survey according to Table 2.2.3.2
according to Table 2.2.3.2
Table 2.2.3.2
1
A t l e a s t o n e s e c t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a b a l l a s t t a n k w i t h i n 0,5 a m i d s h i p s .
Table
2.2.4.2
Requirements for extent o f thickness measurements at those areas of substantialcorrosion.

Special survey o f oil tankers, combination carriers a n d the similar ships within the cargo t a n k length
Structural m e m b e r
Extent o f measurements
Pattern o f measurements
1. B o t t o m s t r u c t u r e .
1.1 B o t t o m p l a t i n g .
1.2 B o t t o m l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
1.3 B o t t o m g i r d e r s a n d b r a c k e t s .
1.4 B o t t o m t r a n s v e r s e w e b s .
1.5 P a n e l s t i f f e n i n g .
2. D e c k s t r u c t u r e .
2.1 D e c k p l a t i n g .
2.2 D e c k l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
2.3 D e c k g i r d e r s a n d b r a c k e t s .
2.4 D e c k t r a n s v e r s e w e b s .
M i n i m u m o f 3 bays across t a n k i n c l u d i n g aft bay.

5 point pattern f o r each panel between
Measurements around and under all bell mouths.
longitudinals and webs.
M i n i m u m o f 3 longitudinals i n each b a y w h e r e 3 measurements i n line across flange a n d
bottom plating is measured.
3 measurements o n vertical web.
A t fore a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d bracket toes a n d V e r t i c a l l i n e o f single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n w e b
plating w i t h one measurement between each
in centre o f tanks.
panel stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f three
m e a s u r e m e n t s . T w o measurements across
face f l a t . 5 p o i n t pattern o n g i r d e r / b u l k h e a d
brackets.
3 webs i n bays where b o t t o m plating is measured, 5 point pattern over 2 m
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n face flat.
w i t h measurements at b o t h ends and m i d d l e .
Single measurements.
Where provided.
3.6 W e b f r a m e s a n d t r a n s v e r s e s .
area.Single
T w o bands across tank.
M i n i m u m o f three measurements p e r plate

per band.
M i n i m u m o f 3 longitudinals i n each o f t w o bays.
3 measurements i n line vertically o n webs,
and 2 measurements o n flange ( i f fitted)
A t fore a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d , bracket toes a n d V e r t i c a l l i n e o f single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n w e b
panel stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f three
m e a s u r e m e n t s . T w o measurements across
face f l a t . 5 p o i n t pattern o n g i r d e r / b u l k h e a d
brackets.
M i n i m u m o f t w o webs w i t h measurements at m i d d l e 5 point pattern over about 2 m
a n d b o t h ends o f span.
Where provided.
3. S i d e s h e l l a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s .
3.1 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m s t r a k e s , a n d P l a t i n g b e t w e e n e a c h p a i r o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a
strakes i n w a y o f stringer p l a t f o r m s .
m i n i m u m o f 3 bays.
3.2 A l l o t h e r s t r a k e s .
Plating between every 3rd pair o f longitudinals i n
same 3 bays.
3.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l s - d e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m E a c h l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e 3 b a y s .
strakes.
3.4 L o n g i t u d i n a l s - a l l o t h e r s .
Every third longitudinal i n same 3 bays.
3.5 L o n g i t u d i n a l s - b r a c k e t s .
area.Single
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s across w e b a n d 1 m e a s u r e m e n t
on flange.
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s across w e b a n d 1 m e a s u r e m e n t
on flange.
5 points pattern over area o f bracket.
M i n i m u m o f three at top, m i d d l e and b o t t o m o f tank

in same 3 bays.
3 w e b s w i t h m i n i m u m o f 3 locations o n each w e b , 5 p o i n t pattern over about 2 m area plus
i n c l u d i n g i n w a y o f cross tie connections.
single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n w e b f r a m e a n d cross
tie face flats.
2
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Table 2.2.4.2 continued

Structural member
4. T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s a n d s w a s h
bulkheads.
4.1 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m s t r a k e s , a n d P l a t i n g b e t w e e n a p a i r o f s t i f f e n e r s a t t h r e e l o c a t i o n s
strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l w e b s ( s h e l v e s , - a p p r o x . % , /4 a n d % w i d t h o f t a n k .
platforms).
Plating b e t w e e n a pair o f stiffeners at m i d d l e l o c a t i o n
Plating f o r each change o f scantling at centre o f panel
4.3 S t r a k e s i n c o r r u g a t e d b u l k h e a d s .
and at flange o r fabricated connection.
M i n i m u m o f three t y p i c a l stiffeners.
4.4 S t i f f e n e r s .
4.5 B r a c k e t s .
4.6 D e e p w e b s a n d g i r d e r s .
4.7 S t r i n g e r p l a t f o r m s
5 point pattern b e t w e e n stiffeners o v e r 1 m

length.
5 point pattern over about 1 m o f plating.
2
F o r w e b , 5 p o i n t pattern over span b e t w e e n

bracket connections ( 2 measurements across
w e b at each bracket connection, a n d o n e at
centre o f s p a n ) . F o r flange, single measurements
at e a c h b r a c k e t t o e a n d a t c e n t r e o f s p a n .
M i n i m u m o f three at t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f tank. 5 p o i n t pattern o v e r areas o f bracket
M e a s u r e m e n t s at t o e o f bracket a n d at centre o f span. F o r w e b , 5 point pattern over about 1 m .
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s across face flat.
A l l s t r i n g e r s w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s a t b o t h e n d s a n d 5 p o i n t pattern o v e r 1 m o f area plus single
m e a s u r e m e n t s n e a r b r a c k e t t o e s a n d o n face flats
middle
2
T a b l e 2.2.5.1
M i n i m u m requirements to pressure t a n k testing a ts p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f oil tankers, c o m b i n a t i o n carriers a n d similar ships
age < 5
Special survey N o . 2 a n d subsequent

age > 5
A l l ballast tank boundaries.

C a r g o t a n k boundaries facing ballast t a n k s , v o i d spaces, pipe t u n n e l s , p u m p r o o m s o r cofferdams
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f d e c k a n d b u l k h e a d s o c k e t s i n
w a t e r t i g h t structures, as far as practicable.
2.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f w e a t h e r d e c k s i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l cargo t a n k o p e n i n g s i n c l u d i n g
gaskets, covers, c o a m i n g s a n d f l a m e screens;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f v a c u u m / p r e s s u r e v a l v e s o f v e n t
systems, f l a m e screens a n d flame-arresting fittings;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n a i r p i p e s o f f u e l
and o i l tanks;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o , b u n k e r , v e n t i l a t i n g a n d v e n t
piping systems, i n c l u d i n g v e n t masts a n d headers;
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s o f
pipeline sections a n d their earthing.
2.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f c a r g o p u m p r o o m s a n d p i p e
tunnels, i f any, includes:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f all p u m p r o o m b u l k h e a d s f o r signs
o f o i l leakage o r fractures a n d , i n particular, t h e sealing
arrangements o f p u m p shafts a n d b u l k h e a d sockets;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n o f a l l p i p i n g s y s t e m s ;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n s o f p i p e l i n e
sections a n d their earthing;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f v e n t s y s t e m s , i n c l u d i n g a n
interlock o f cargo p u m p r o o m lighting a n d a check o f
mechanical ventilating system operation.
2.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
2.3.2.5.1 E x a m i n a t i o n o f b a l l a s t t a n k s , w h e n r e q u i r e d ,
is c a r r i e d o u t a s a c o n s e q u e n c e o f t h e r e s u l t s o f s p e c i a l
(refer t o 2.2.2.3.1) o r intermediate (refer t o 2.4.2.2.2)

A l l cargo t a n k boundaries
s u r v e y . W h e n considered necessary b y t h e surveyor, o r

w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness measurements
shall b e carried o u t . I f t h e results o f these thickness
measurements indicate that substantial corrosion i s found,
then t h e extent o f thickness measurements shall be
increased i n accordance w i t h Table 2.2.4.2. These extended
thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t before annual
s u r v e y i s c r e d i t e d a s c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas d e t e r m i n e d
at t h e p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d . T h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n t h e areas o f s u b s t a n t i a l
corrosion determined at the previous surveys.
2.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
and systems.
2.3.2.6.1 S u b j e c t t o e x a m i n a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n a l
testing are p u m p s , fans w i t h their d r i v e m o t o r s , c o n t r o l
equipment o fthe f o l l o w i n g systems:
cargo a n d stripping systems;
ballast systems;
automated cargo c o n t r o l systems;
hydrocarbon gas concentration control systems i n
pump rooms;
cargo heating systems i n cargo tanks.
2.3.2.6.2 E x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o c o n f i r m
that potential sources o f fire i n p u m p r o o m s o r nearby are
m i s s i n g a n d ladders f o r access a r e i n f i t c o n d i t i o n a n d
that all t h e electrical equipment i n p u m p r o o m s is i n f i t
condition and properly maintained.
2.3.2.6.3 S u r v e y o f i n e r t g a s s y s t e m i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m t h a t a l l p i p i n g a n d t h e i r
c o m p o n e n t s a r e i n f i t c o n d i t i o n a n d free o f signs o f
corrosion, o r gas o r liquid leakage;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m t h a t b o t h i n e r t g a s b l o w e r s
are p r o p e r l y operated;
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a s c r u b b e r r o o m v e n t i l a t i n g
system;
.4 c h e c k o f a d e c k w a t e r s e a l f o r a u t o m a t i c f i l l i n g
a n d d r a i n i n g , a n d f o r b e i n g free o f w a t e r c a r r y - o v e r ;
.5 c h e c k o f a n o n - r e t u r n v a l v e c o n d i t i o n ;
.6 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a l l r e m o t e l y o p e r a t e d a n d
automatically controlled valves including inert gas
shut-off valves;
.7 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s o o t b l o w e r s i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
.8 c h e c k , a s f a r a s p r a c t i c a b l e , i n c l u d i n g s i m u l a t i o n
o f conditions, w h e n necessary, o f t h e f o l l o w i n g a l a r m
and safety devices o f the inert gas system:
h i g h o x y g e n content o f the inert gas i n t h e inert gas
supply main;
l o w pressure i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
l o w p r e s s u r e i n t h e p i p e l i n e f e e d i n g t h e d e c k w a t e r seal;
h i g h gas temperature i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
l o w pressure o r l o w velocity o fwater flow;
h i g h w a t e r level i n scrubber;
discontinuance o finert gas blowers operation;
failure o f p o w e r supply t o t h e automatic control system
for t h e g a s r e g u l a t i n g v a l v e a n d t o c o n t i n u o u s l y i n d i c a t i n g
and p e r m a n e n t l y recording devices f o r m o n i t o r i n g pressure
a n d o x y g e n content i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
h i g h gas pressure i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
.9 c h e c k o f a n a c c u r a c y o f p o r t a b l e a n d f i x e d
equipment for measurements o fa n oxygen concentration
w i t h use o f a calibrating gas;
.10 c h e c k , i f practicable, o f t h e p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e
i n e r t g a s s y s t e m after t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e a b o v e c h e c k s ;
.11 e x a m i n a t i o n o f p i p i n g a n d f i t t i n g s o f a f i x e d f o a m
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m o n deck a n d i n p u m p r o o m s ;
.12 e x a m i n a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s p a r k
arresters o f exhaust systems o f m a i n , a u x i l i a r y a n d
emergency engines, steam boilers a n d fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g
m e a n s f o r silencers, i f fitted.
SURVEY
2.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
2.4.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
either at o r between t h e 2 n d a n d 3 r d annual surveys.
2.4.1.2 T h o s e i t e m s , w h i c h a r e a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e
requirements o f the annual survey m a y be surveyed
either at o r between t h e 2 n d a n d 3 r d annual surveys.
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2.4.2 S c o p e .
2.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
2.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l
survey defined i n 2 . 3 , t h e scope o f intermediate survey
shall include, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's age, t h e requirements o f2.4.2.2 t o 2.4.2.4.
2.4.2.1.2 F o r w e a t h e r d e c k s , a n e x a m i n a t i o n , a s f a r
as p r a c t i c a b l e , o f p i p i n g o f c a r g o , c r u d e o i l w a s h i n g ,
b l o w - o f f a n d gas-freeing systems, cargo v a p o u r discharge system, gas exhausting system, o v e r f l o w control
system, bunker system, including a n d vent piping
systems, including gas exhausting a p p l i a n c e s . I f u p o n
e x a m i n a t i o n there i s a n y doubt as t o t h e c o n d i t i o n o f the
p i p i n g , t h e p i p i n g m a y b e r e q u i r e d t o b e pressure tested,
thickness measured o r both.
2.4.2.1.3 T h e s u r v e y o f m e c h a n i c a l , e l e c t r i c a l
e q u i p m e n t a n d systems shall b e carried o u t i n t h e scope
according t o 2.3.2.6.
2.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s 5 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o o i l tankers between
5 a n d 10 years o f age, inclusive:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s .
W h e n considered necessary b y t h e surveyor, thick
ness measurements a n d testing shall b e carried o u t t o
confirm their structural integrity;
.2 a b a l l a s t t a n k s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d a t s u b s e q u e n t
annual intervals where:
.2.1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g h a s n o t b e e n a p p l i e d
from the time o fconstruction; o r
.2.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
.2.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d i n t h e t a n k ; o r
.2.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e l e s s t h a n
in G O O D condition a n d i t is n o t renewed to the
satisfaction o f the surveyor.
I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e above requirements, suspect areas
identified at previous surveys shall be examined.
2.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s 1 0 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o o i l tankers between
10 a n d 15 years o f age, i n c l u s i v e :
.1 i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , w h i c h s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n
the scope o f t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y as required
i n 2 . 2 a n d 1.3.1. H o w e v e r , hydraulic testing o f cargo a n d
ballast tanks a n d t h e requirements f o r longitudinal
strength evaluation o f t h e hull girder according
to 2.8.1.1.1 a r e n o t required, unless d e e m e d necessary
by the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e
commenced at t h e second annual survey a n d progressed
during t h e succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o c o m p l e t i o n at t h e
third annual survey i n lieu o f t h e requirements o f 2 . 2 . 1 . 4 ;
.3 i n l i e u o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 , a t
intermediate survey t h e in-water survey m a ybe
performed.
2.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f o i l t a n k e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o o i l tankers over
15 y e a r s o f a g e :
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.1 i n t e r m e d i a t e survey, w h i c h s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n
the scope o f t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y as required
i n 2 . 2 a n d 1.3.1. H o w e v e r , h y d r a u l i c testing o f cargo a n d
ballast tanks a n d t h e requirements f o r longitudinal
strength evaluation o f t h e hull girder according
to 2.8.1.1.1 are n o t required, unless deemed necessary
b y the attending surveyor;
.2 i n l i e u o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 2 . 1 . 4 , t h e
intermediate survey m a y b e commenced a t t h e second
annual survey a n d b e progressed d u r i n g t h e succeeding
year w i t h a v i e w t o completion at the third annual survey;
.3 s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e p a r t o f t h e
intermediate s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys
a n d thickness measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r
portions o f cargo tanks a n d water ballast tanks shall be
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable require
ments f o r intermediate surveys, unless already perf o r m e d . T h e scope o f t h e d r y d o c k survey i s specified
i n 2.5, Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r portions o fcargo a n d ballast tanks are considered
to b e t h e parts b e l o w t h e light ballast waterline.
2.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
s u r v e y a r e g i v e n i n 1.3.
2.6 D O C U M E N T A T I O N O N B O A R D
2.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n b o a r d a r e g i v e n i n 1.4.
2.7 P R O C E D U R E S
FOR THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS
2.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o t h e p r o c e d u r e s f o r
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.5.
T h e provisions related t o t h e procedure for recognition o f
t h e f i r m s e n g a g e d i n t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s are g i v e n i n 1.6.
2.8 R E P O R T I N G O N H U L L S U R V E Y A N D
OF SURVEY
in Service
EVALUATION
2.8.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f S u r v e y R e p o r t .
2.8.1.1 T h e d a t a a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s t r u c t u r a l
c o n d i t i o n o f the ship's h u l l collected d u r i n g s u r v e y s h a l l
be evaluated f o r acceptability a n d c o n t i n u e d structural
i n t e g r i t y o f t h e ship's h u l l .
2.8.1.1.1 O n o i l t a n k e r s o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d
upwards (as defined i n t h e current International C o n v e n t i o n o n L o a d L i n e s , 1 9 6 6 ) , t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength shall b e evaluated b y using t h e thickness o f
structural m e m b e r s measured, r e n e w e d a n d reinforced, as
appropriate, d u r i n g t h e special s u r v e y carried o u t after
the ship reached 10 years o f age i n accordance w i t h t h e
criteria f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f the ship's h u l l f o r o i l
tankers specified i n 2.9.
2.8.1.1.2 T h e f i n a l r e s u l t s o f e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e s h i p ' s
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength required i n 2 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 1 , after r e n e w a l
or reinforcement w o r k o f structural m e m b e r s ( i f carried
out as a result o f initial evaluation), shall b e reported as
part o f t h e survey report (refer t o E x e c u t i v e H u l l
Summary (Condition Evaluation Report)).
2.8.2 R e p o r t i n g o n s u r v e y .
2.8.2.1 P r i n c i p l e s f o r s u r v e y r e p o r t i n g a r e s h o w n i n
A p p e n d i x 2.8 a n d considered i nthe relevant forms o f t h e
Register documents.
2.8.2.2 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t
Register B r a n c h Offices, a report shall b e m a d e f o r each
p o r t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y . A list o f items e x a m i n e d and/or
tested (pressure testing, thickness measurements, etc.)
and a n indication o f w h e t h e r t h e i t e m has been credited,
shall be made available t o t h enext attending surveyor
prior t o continuing o r completing t h e survey.
2.8.2.3 A n E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y o f t h e s u r v e y
shall be submitted t o the shipowner a n d kept o n board the
ship f o r reference a t future s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l
S u m m a r y shall be verified b y a duly authorised person o f
the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e ship's s u r v e y
and/or issued this S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f t h e
survey reports.
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Appendix 2.8
SURVEY REPORTING
T h e results o f the survey o f o i l tanker h u l l structures

a n d p i p i n g systems shall b e stated i n the relevant f o r m s
o f the Register documents considering t h e f o l l o w i n g
principles.
PRINCIPLES
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , the identification o f locations o f close-up

survey and thickness measurements shall include the description o f
structural m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h the applicable requirements
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f s u r v e y a n d t h e ship's age.
W h e r e o n l y p a r t i a l s u r v e y i s r e q u i r e d , e.g. o n e w e b
f r a m e r i n g / o n e d e c k transverse, t h e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e
a l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each t a n k b y reference t o f r a m e n u m b e r s .
1 GENERAL
2.4 A r e a s w h e r e p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n
a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d for w h i c h the scope o f a close-up
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s h a s b e e n s p e c i a l l y
considered, shall b e identified.
f o l l o w i n g cases:
in connection with commencement, continuation
2.5 T a n k s s u b j e c t t o t a n k t e s t i n g s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
and/or c o m p l e t i o n o f periodical (annual, intermediate
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , i n c l u d i n g c r u d e o i l
and special) h u l l survey;
w a s h i n g piping, a n d cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g w i t h i n
w h e n structural damages/defects have been
cargo and ballast tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels and
found;
v o i d spaces, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , w h e r e :
w h e n repairs, renewals o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s have been
examination including internal examination o f
piping w i t h valves and fittings;
carried out;
w h e n c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirements) h a v e been
i m p o s e d o r deleted.
and operational testing t o w o r k i n g pressure have
been carried out.
1.2 T h e p u r p o s e o f r e p o r t i n g s h a l l p r o v i d e :
evidence that prescribed surveys have been carried
out i n accordance w i t h the applicable classification rules;
documentation o f surveys carried out w i t h findings,
3 RESULTS OF SURVEY
repairs carried o u t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t s )
i m p o s e d o r deleted;
survey records, w h i c h shall f o r m a n auditable
3.1 T y p e , e x t e n t a n d c o n d i t i o n o f p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) shall b e
documentary trail;
identified.
information for planning o f future surveys;
information, w h i c h m a y b e used as input f o r
3.2 C o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s i n e a c h t a n k / s p a c e
maintenance o f classification rules and instructions.
w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f the presence a n d characteristics o f
d a m a g e s a n d defects s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d . R e p o r t s m a y b e
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t R e g i s t e r
supplemented b y sketches, diagrams a n d photos.
B r a n c h Offices, a report shall be m a d e f o r each p o r t i o n o f
the s u r v e y . A list o f items surveyed shall b e m a d e
3.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e w i t n e s s e d
available t o t h e next attending surveyor, prior t o
b y the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
continuing o rcompleting the survey.
3.4 L o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r o f o i l
tankers o f 130 m i n length a n d upwards aged over
List o f thickness measurements carried out and tanks
10 y e a r s s h a l l b e c h e c k e d a n d evaluated.
tested shall b e also m a d e available t o the n e x t attending
surveyor.
4 ACTIONS T A K E N WITH R E S P E C T T O FINDINGS
2 SCOPE OF
SURVEY
2.1 C o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y h a s b e e n
carried out shall b e identified.
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h t a n k , w h e r e a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
has been carried out, together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f the
m e a n s o f access used s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
2.3 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h t a n k , w h e r e t h i c k n e s s
measurements have been carried out shall b e identified.
4.1 W h e n e v e r t h e a t t e n d i n g s u r v e y o r i s o f t h e
o p i n i o n t h a t repairs are r e q u i r e d , a n d repairs w e r e c a r r i e d
out, t h e s u r v e y o r shall list i n t h e report a l l t h e h u l l
structures repaired w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f their names,
location, repair m e t h o d (complete or partial replacement,
r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.), repair extent, test p e r f o r m a n c e .
4.2 F o r r e p a i r s n o t c o m p l e t e d a t t h e t i m e o f s u r v e y ,
c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t ) shall b e i m p o s e d w i t h a
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specific t i m e l i m i t f o r t h e r e p a i r s . I n t h i s case, c o n d i t i o n
o f class s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y detailed b y t h e s u r v e y o r w i t h
identification o f each i t e m t o b e repaired.
5 E V A L U A T I O N O FL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
O F T H E H U L L G I R D E R F O R O I L T A N K E R S O F 130 M
I N L E N G T H A G E D O V E R 10 Y E A R S O F A G E
T a b l e 5.2
Transverse section moduli o f hull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
act
cm
req
cm
Remarks
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
O n l y o n e o f the f o l l o w i n g items w i t h filling-in o fa n

appropriate table i n t h e survey report applies t o t h e
evaluation o f longitudinal strength.
5.1 A l l s h i p s r e g a r d l e s s o f t h e i r c o n s t r u c t i o n d a t e .
T h e transverse sectional areas o f deck flange (deck
plating a n d deck longitudinals) a n d b o t t o m flange
(bottom shell plating a n d b o t t o m longitudinals) shall be
calculated b y using the thickness measured, renewed o r
reinforced, during t h e survey f o r renewal o f t h e
Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship Safety C o n struction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate carried
o u t after t h e ship i s aged 10 years a n d w h e r e i n i t h a s b e e n
f o u n d that t h e d i m i n u t i o n o f the transverse sectional area
does n o t exceed 10 p e r cent o f t h e as-built area, as s h o w n
in Table 5.1.
T a b l e 5.1
Transverse sectionalareao f hullgirder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
Measured,
cm
2
As-built,
cm
2
Diminution,
cm (%)
2
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
l
^W
t h e actual transverse section m o d u l u s o f the h u l l girder
calculated b y using t h ethickness measured, renewed o r reinforced
during t h e survey f o r renewal o f t h e Classification Certificate a n d
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety
Certificate according t o 2.9.2.2.1.1.
W
= t h e d i m i n u t i o n limit o f the longitudinal bending strength
o f ships calculated under 2.9.2.2.1.1.
aa
2 )
r e q
N o t e . T h e actual transverse section m o d u l u s o f the h u l l girder

o f o i l tankers calculated under 2.9.2.2.1.1 shall n o t b e less t h a n
9 0 p e r cent o f t h e r e q u i r e d s e c t i o n m o d u l u s specified i n 1.4, P a r t I I
"Hull" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships.
T h e W calculation shall b e attached t o t h e survey

report.
5.3 S h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d b e f o r e 1 J u l y 2002.
S e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f transverse section o f t h e ship's
h u l l girder shall b e calculated b y using t h e thickness
measured, renewed o r reinforced during the survey for
renewal o f the Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship
Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certi
ficate carried o u t after t h e ship is aged 10 years according
to 2.9.2.2.1.2 a n d w h e r e i n i t has been found that they
meet the criteria corresponding t o the requirements o f t h e
Register rules, a n d that W i s n o t less t h a n W
(defined i n Footnote 2 t o Table 5.3) i n compliance w i t h
the p r o v i s i o n s o f A p p e n d i x 2.9-3, as s h o w n i n Table 5.3.
act
act
min
T a b l e 5.3
Transverse section moduli o f hull girder
5.2 S h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r a f t e r 1 J u l y 2002.
S e c t i o n m o d u l i o f transverse section o f t h e ship's
h u l l girder shall b e calculated b y using thickness
to 2.9.2.2.1.1 a n d w h e r e i n i t has been found that their
d i m i n u t i o n i s w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s set b y t h e Register rules,
as s h o w n i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
2 )
1)
cm
Remarks
act
3
'' mim
cm
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
=
^W
as d e f i n e d i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
W
d i m i n u t i o n limit o f t h e m i n i m u m section
calculated according t o 2.9.2.2.1.2.
act
2 )
m i n
modulus
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the ship w a s built), either o n e o f the f o l l o w i n g measures

shall b e taken:
.1 t o r e n e w o r r e i n f o r c e t h e d e c k o r b o t t o m flanges
so t h a t t h e a c t u a l s e c t i o n a l a r e a i s n o t less t h a n 9 0 p e r c e n t
2.9.1 G e n e r a l .
o f t h e as-built area; o r
2.9.1.1 T h e s e c r i t e r i a s h a l l b e u s e d f o r t h e e v a l u a t i o n
o f l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e ship's h u l l girder, a s
.2 t o c a l c u l a t e t h e a c t u a l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W o f
required i n 2.8.1.1.1.
transverse section o f t h e ship's h u l l girder b y a p p l y i n g
2.9.1.2 I n o r d e r t h a t s h i p ' s l o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h t o b e t h e c a l c u l a t i o n m e t h o d s p e c i f i e d i n A p p e n d i x 2 . 9 - 2 b y
evaluated c a n b e recognized as valid, fillet w e l d i n g
using t h e thickness measured, renewed o r reinforced
b e t w e e n l o n g i t u d i n a l i n t e r n a l m e m b e r s a n d h u l l enve
during t h e survey f o r renewal o f t h e Classification
lopes shall b e i n s o u n d c o n d i t i o n so as t o keep i n t e g r i t y Certificate a n d C a r g o Ship Safety C o n s t r u c t i o n Certifio f longitudinal internal members w i t h hull envelopes.
cate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate.
2.9.2 E v a l u a t i o n o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h .
2.9.2.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s
o f h u l l girder.
O n o i l tankers o f 130 m i n length a n d upwards o f
over 1 0 years o fage, t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e
2.9.2.2.1 T h e a c t u a l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f t r a n s v e r s e
ship's h u l l girder s h a l l b e evaluated i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
section o f the ship's h u l l girder calculated i n accordance
the requirements o f this Chapter o n t h e basis o f t h e w i t h 2.9.2.1.2.2 shall satisfy either o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
thickness measured, renewed o r reinforced during t h e
provisions, as applicable:
survey f o r renewal o f the Classification Certificate a n d
.1 f o r ships c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship
actual section m o d u l u s W o fthe transverse section o f
Safety Certificate.
the ship's h u l l girder calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e
T h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l girder f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2.9.2.1.2.2 s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e
d i m i n u t i o n limits determined b ythe Register rules w i t h
strength evaluation shall b e determined i n accordance
due regard t o t h e F l a g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n requirements; o r
w i t h t h e methods specified i n A p p e n d i x 2.9-1.
2.9.2.1 C a l c u l a t i o n o f t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n a l a r e a s o f
.2 f o r s h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d b e f o r e 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e
d e c k a n d b o t t o m flanges o f h u l l girder.
actual section m o d u l u s W o fthe transverse section o f
2.9.2.1.1 T h e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n a l a r e a s o f d e c k
requirements o f 2.9.2.1.2.2 shall meet the criteria for the
flange (deck plating a n d deck longitudinals) a n d b o t t o m
flange ( b o t t o m shell plating a n d b o t t o m longitudinals) o f m i n i m u m section m o d u l u s f o r ships i n service required
b y t h e Register rules, w i t h d u e regard t o t h e F l a g
the ship's h u l l girder s h a l l b e calculated b y u s i n g t h e
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s , p r o v i d e d t h a t i n n o case
thickness measured, renewed o r reinforced during t h e
W shall b e less t h a n t h e d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f t h e
m i n i m u m section modulus W
,asspecified in
A p p e n d i x 2.9-3.
Safety Certificate.
Note.Theactualtransversesectionmoduliofthehullgirderofoil
2.9.2.1.2 I f t h e d i m i n u t i o n o f s e c t i o n a l a r e a s o f e i t h e r
t a n k e r s c a l c u l a t e d a c c o r d i n g t o 2 . 9 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 9 0 p e r c e n t
deck o r b o t t o m flange exceeds 1 0 p e r cent o f their
o f t h e r e q u i r e d s e c t i o n m o d u l i s p e c i f i e d i n 1.4, P a r t I I " H u l l " o f t h e R u l e s
respective as-built area (i.e. o r i g i n a l sectional area w h e n
for t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
2.9 C R I T E R I A F O R L O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
OF HULL GIRDER F O ROIL TANKERS
act
act
act
act
m i n
Appendix 2.9-1
S A M P L I N G M E T H O D O FT H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T S
FOR LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH EVALUATION AND REPAIR METHODS
1 E X T E N T O FL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
EVALUATION
1.1 L o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d w i t h i n
0,4Z, a m i d s h i p s f o r t h e e x t e n t o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r l e n g t h
t h a t c o n t a i n s t a n k s t h e r e i n a n d w i t h i n 0,5Z, a m i d s h i p s f o r
adjacent tanks, w h i c h m a y extend b e y o n d 0,4Z, amid
ships.
N o t e . T h e above-mentioned tanks m e a n ballast tanks a n d
cargo tanks.
2 S A M P L I N G M E T H O D O FT H I C K N E S S
MEASUREMENT
2.1 P u r s u a n t t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 2 . 2 . 4 o f t h i s S e c t i o n ,
t r a n s v e r s e sections s h a l l b e c h o s e n s u c h t h a t t h i c k n e s s
measurements c a n b e t a k e n f o r as m a n y different tanks i n
c o r r o s i v e e n v i r o n m e n t s as p o s s i b l e , e.g. b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a r i n g
a c o m m o n plane b o u n d a r y w i t h cargo tanks fitted w i t h
heating coils, other ballast tanks, cargo tanks permitted t o b e
filled w i t h sea w a t e r a n d other cargo t a n k s . B a l l a s t tanks
sharing a c o m m o n plane b o u n d a r y w i t h cargo tanks fitted
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w i t h heating coils a n d cargo tanks p e r m i t t e d t o b e filled w i t h

sea w a t e r s h a l l b e selected w h e r e present.
2.2 T h e m i n i m u m n u m b e r o f t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s t o
be sampled shall b e i n accordance w i t h Table 2.2.4.1.
T h e transverse sections shall b e located w h e r e the largest
thickness reductions are suspected t o occur o r are
revealed f r o m deck a n db o t t o m plating measurements
prescribed i n 2.3 a n d s h a l l b e clear o f areas, w h i c h h a v e
been locally renewed o r reinforced.
2.3 A t l e a s t t w o p o i n t s s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d o n e a c h
deck plate and/or b o t t o m shell plate required t o be
measured w i t h i n the cargo area i n accordance w i t h the
requirements o f Table 2.2.4.1.
2.4 W i t h i n 0 , 1 D ( w h e r e D i s t h e s h i p ' s m o u l d e d
depth) o f the deck and b o t t o m a t each transverse section
to b e measured i n accordance w i t h the requirements o f
Table 2.2.4.1, every longitudinal a n d girder shall be
m e a s u r e d o n t h e w e b a n d face plate, a n d e v e r y plate s h a l l
be measured at one p o i n t b e t w e e n longitudinals.
2.5 F o r l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s , o t h e r t h a n t h o s e
specified i n 2.4 above, t o be measured at each transverse
section i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f
m e a s u r e d o n t h e w e b a n d face p l a t e a t l e a s t i n o n e p o i n t .
2.6 T h e t h i c k n e s s o f e a c h c o m p o n e n t s h a l l b e
determined b y averaging a l l o f the measurements taken
i n w a y o f the transverse section o n each component.
3 ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS
W H E R E T H EL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H I S D E F I C I E N T
3.1 W h e r e o n e o r m o r e o f t r a n s v e r s e sections are f o u n d

to b e deficient i n respect o f t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l strength
requirements g i v e n i n this Chapter, the n u m b e r o f transverse
sections f o r t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s h a l l b e i n c r e a s e d s u c h
t h a t e a c h t a n k w i t h i n t h e 0,5L a m i d s h i p s r e g i o n h a s b e e n
s a m p l e d T a n k spaces t h a t are p a r t i a l l y w i t h i n , b u t e x t e n d
beyond, the 0 , 5 L region, shall b e sampled.
3.2 A d d i t i o n a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l a l s o b e
p e r f o r m e d o n one transverse section f o r w a r d a n d one aft
o f each repaired area t o t h e extent necessary t o ensure
that the areas b o r d e r i n g the repaired section also c o m p l y
w i t h the requirements o f this Section.
4 EFFECTIVE REPAIR
in Service
METHODS
4.1 T h e e x t e n t o f r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t c a r r i e d
out to c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f this Chapter shall
be i n accordance w i t h 4.2 o f this A p p e n d i x .
4.2 T h e m i n i m u m c o n t i n u o u s l e n g t h o f a r e n e w e d o r
r e i n f o r c e d s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t w i c e
the spacing o f the p r i m a r y m e m b e r s i n w a y . I n addition,
the thickness d i m i n u t i o n i n w a y o f the butt j o i n t o f each
j o i n i n g m e m b e r f o r w a r d and aft o f the replaced m e m b e r
(plates, stiffeners, girder w e b s a n d flanges, etc.) s h a l l n o t
be w i t h i n the substantial c o r r o s i o n range (75 per cent o f
the a l l o w a b l e d i m i n u t i o n associated w i t h each particular
m e m b e r ) . W h e r e differences i n thickness at the butt j o i n t
exceed 15 p e r cent o f the l o w e r thickness, a transition
taper shall b e provided.
4.3 A l t e r n a t i v e r e p a i r m e t h o d s i n v o l v i n g t h e f i t t i n g
o f support m e m b e r s o r structural m e m b e r m o d i f i c a t i o n is
subject t o t h e special consideration b y the Register i n
each c a s e . I n considering the fitting o f support m e m b e r s ,
it shall b e l i m i t e d to the f o l l o w i n g conditions:
.1 t o r e s t o r e a n d / o r i n c r e a s e l o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h ;
.2 t h e t h i c k n e s s d i m i n u t i o n o f t h e d e c k o r b o t t o m
plating t o b e reinforced shall n o t b e w i t h i n the substantial
corrosion range (75 per cent o f the allowable d i m i n u t i o n ) ;
.3 t h e a l i g n m e n t a n d a r r a n g e m e n t o f s u p p o r t
members, including their termination, shall meet t h e
Register requirements;
.4 t h e s u p p o r t m e m b e r s a r e c o n t i n u o u s o v e r t h e
entire 0 , 5 L amidships length; and
.5 c o n t i n u o u s f i l l e t w e l d i n g a n d f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n
welds are used at butt w e l d i n g and, depending o n t h e
w i d t h o f the support members, slot w e l d s . T h e w e l d i n g
procedures applied shall be approved b y the Register.
4.4 T h e e x i s t i n g s t r u c t u r e a d j a c e n t t o r e p l a c e m e n t
areas a n d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h r e n e w e d , r e i n f o r c e d a n d
other m e m b e r s shall b e capable o f w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e
applied loads, t a k i n g into account the b u c k l i n g resistance
and the condition o f welds between the longitudinal
members and hull envelope plating.
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Appendix 2.9-2
CALCULATION CRITERIA OF SECTION MODULUS

OF MIDSHIP SECTION O F H U L L GIRDER
1. W h e n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s
o f t h e ship's h u l l girder, t h e sectional area o f a l l
continuous longitudinal strength members shall b e taken
into account.
2. L a r g e o p e n i n g s , i . e . o p e n i n g s e x c e e d i n g 2 , 5 m i n
l e n g t h o r 1,2 m i n w i d t h a n d s c a l l o p s , w h e r e s c a l l o p
w e l d i n g is applied, shall b e always deducted f r o m t h e
sectional areas u s e d i n the section m o d u l u s c a l c u l a t i o n .
3. S m a l l e r o p e n i n g s ( m a n h o l e s , l i g h t e n i n g h o l e s ,
single scallops i n w a y o f seams, etc.) need n o t b e
deducted, p r o v i d e d that t h e s u m o f their w i d t h s o r
shadow area w i d t h s i n o n e transverse section does n o t
reduce t h e section m o d u l u s a t deck o r b o t t o m b y m o r e
t h a n 3 p e r cent and p r o v i d e d that the height o f lightening
holes, draining holes and single scallops i n longitudinals
or l o n g i t u d i n a l girders does n o t exceed 2 5 per cent o f the
w e b depth, for scallops m a x i m u m 7 5 m m .
4. A d e d u c t i o n - f r e e s u m o f s m a l l e r o p e n i n g w i d t h s
i n o n e transverse section i n t h e b o t t o m o r deck area o f
0 , 0 6 ( B - E b ) ( w h e r e = b r e a d t h o f s h i p , Yb = t o t a l
w i d t h o f large openings) m a y b e considered equivalent t o
the above reduction i n sectional modulus.
5. T h e s h a d o w a r e a w i l l b e o b t a i n e d b y d r a w i n g t w o
t a n g e n t l i n e s w i t h a n o p e n i n g a n g l e o f 30.
6. T h e d e c k m o d u l u s i s r e l a t e d t o t h e m o u l d e d d e c k
l i n e a t side.
7. T h e b o t t o m m o d u l u s i s r e l a t e d t o t h e b a s e l i n e .
8. C o n t i n u o u s t r u n k s a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l h a t c h
coamings shall b e included i n the longitudinal sectional
area, p r o v i d e d t h e y a r e e f f e c t i v e l y s u p p o r t e d b y l o n g
itudinal bulkheads o r deep g i r d e r s . T h e deck m o d u l u s
shall be then calculated b y d i v i d i n g the m o m e n t o f inertia
b y the f o l l o w i n g distance ( p r o v i d e d i t i s greater t h a n the
distance t o t h e deck line a t side):
z, = z(0,9 + 0 , 2 j / 5 )
where z = distance f r o m a neutral axis t o t h e t o p o f a continuous
strength member;
y = distance f r o m the top o f a continuous strength m e m b e r to t h e
centreline o f the ship;
z and y t o b e measured t o t h e p o i n t g i v i n g t h e largest v a l u e
o f
9. L o n g i t u d i n a l g i r d e r s b e t w e e n m u l t i - h a t c h w a y s
shall b e considered b y special calculations.
Appendix 2.9-3
DIMINUTION LIMIT OF MINIMUM LONGITUDINAL

OF SHIPS IN SERVICE
1. T h e d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f t h e m i n i m u m s e c t i o n
modulus W
, i n c m , o f o i l tankers i n service i s g i v e n
b y the f o l l o w i n g formula:
3
m i n
STRENGTH
= 10,75 for 300 < L < 350 m ;

C = 10,75-((L-350)/150)
for 3 5 0 < L < 5 0 0 m ;
= material factor taken equal to:
1,0 f o r m i l d s t e e l w i t h y i e l d s t r e s s o f 2 3 5 N / m m a n d o v e r ;
0 , 7 8 f o r h i g h e r s t r e n g t h steel w i t h y i e l d stress o f 3 1 5 N / m m a n d
over;
over.
1 , 5
Wmin
= cL B(C
+ 0,7)r
w h e r e L = l e n g t h o f the ship d e t e r m i n e d as t h e distance, i n m , o n t h e

s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e f r o m t h e fore side o f a s t e m t o t h e
after side o f t h e rudder post, o r the centre o f t h e rudder stock
i f there i s n o rudder p o s t . L e n g t h L s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
9 6 p e r cent, a n d s h a l l n o t b e greater t h a n 9 7 p e r cent o f the
e x t r e m e length o n t h e s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e . I n ships w i t h
an u n u s u a l stern a n d b o w arrangement length L m a y b e
specially considered;
= greatest m o u l d e d breadth, i n m ;
C = m o u l d e d b l o c k coefficient at draught d corresponding t o t h e
s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e , b a s e d o n L a n d . C i s d e t e r m i n e d f r o m
t h e f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a a n d s h a l l n o t b e t a k e n less t h a n 0 , 6 0 :
b
m o u l d e d displacement ( m ) at draught d
b
LBd
c = 0,9C ;
C = 10,75-((300-L)/100)
W
1 , 5
for1 3 0 < L < 3 0 0 m ;
2. S c a n t l i n g s o f a l l c o n t i n u o u s l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s
o f the ship's h u l l girder, based o n t h e section m o d u l u s
requirement i n item 1 above, shall be maintained w i t h i n
0 , 4 L a m i d s h i p s . H o w e v e r , i n special cases, b a s e d o n
consideration o f t h e type o f a ship, h u l l f o r m and loading
conditions, t h e scantlings m a y b e gradually reduced
t o w a r d s the ends o f 0 , 4 L part, b e a r i n g i n m i n d the desire
not t o i n h i b i t the ship's l o a d i n g flexibility.
3. H o w e v e r , t h e a b o v e s t a n d a r d m a y n o t b e
applicable t o t h e ships o f a n u n u s u a l type o r design,
e.g. f o r s h i p s o f u n u s u a l m a i n p r o p o r t i o n s a n d / o r w e i g h t
distributions.
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b e f o r e t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e special s u r v e y , t h e p e r i o d o f
3.1 G E N E R A L
4th annual survey a n d shall be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
3.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
scope o f survey shall b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s , i f
3.1.1.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f - p r o p e l l e d
double s k i n o i l tankers, as defined i n 1.1.
p u m p r o o m s , cofferdams, pipe t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces
3.2.2 S c o p e .
requirements also apply t o survey o f machinery,
3.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
electrical equipment a n d s y s t e m s . T h e s e requirements
3.2.2.1.1 S c o p e o f s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s stated i n
scope o f a n n u a l survey, as w e l l as e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests
Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
and checks t o ensure that t h e h u l l a n d t h e related piping,
as d e f i n e d i n 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 3 , i s i n s a t i s f a c t o r y c o n d i t i o n a n d i s
fit f o r i t s i n t e n d e d purpose f o r a n e w p e r i o d o f class o f
5 years t o b e assigned, subject t o proper maintenance
and operation a n d t o periodical surveys being carried o u t
at t h e d u e dates.
a n additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
3.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o t a n k s , b a l l a s t t a n k s i n c l u d i n g
not included into this Section shall be carried o u t i n double-bottom tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels, cofferaccordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f Part I I
d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo tanks, decks a n d
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
outer hull shall be examined, a n d this examination shall
be s u p p l e m e n t e d b y thickness m e a s u r e m e n t a n d testing
3.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
required b y 3.2.4 a n d 3.2.5, t o ensure that t h e structural
Definitions used i n this Chapter are given i n 1.1.
integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e examination shall be
3.1.3 R e p a i r s .
sufficient t o discover substantial corrosion, significant
deterioration.
3.2.2.1.3 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , i n c l u d i n g c r u d e o i l
annual o r other surveys h a v i n g t h e scope o f t h e foregoing
w a s h i n g piping, a n d cargo a n d ballast piping i n the tanks
a n d spaces d e f i n e d i n 3.2.2.1.2 s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a n d
operationally tested under w o r k i n g pressure t o attending
surveyor's satisfaction t o ensure that their tightness a n d
condition remain satisfactory.Special attention shall be
g i v e n t o ballast p i p i n g i n cargo tanks a n d a n y cargo
piping i n ballast tanks a n d v o i d s p a c e s . A t that t h e
surveyors shall b e advised o n a l l occasions w h e n this
piping, including valves a n d fittings are open during
repair periods a n d c a n be examined internally.
3.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
3.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
A survey i n d r y dock i s a part o f the special survey.
3.2.1.2 T h e first s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d
The overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness measure
w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e date o f t h e initial classification
ments, as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f t h e cargo
s u r v e y after c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d thereafter f i v e y e a r s f r o m t h e
and ballast tanks shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h
c r e d i t e d dates o f t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y s . H o w e v e r , a n
the applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t
e x t e n s i o n o f class o f t h r e e m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e
already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f d r y d o c k survey i s
5th year m a y b e granted i n exceptional circumstances.In this
case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date
o f t h e special s u r v e y b e f o r e t h e e x t e n s i o n w a s g r a n t e d .
3 SURVEYS O F DOUBLE SKIN OIL TANKERS
3.2.1.3 F o r special s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e special
3.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
3.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m o f c a rgo t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
A ballast tank shall b e examined at annual intervals

where:
.1 a h a r d protective coating w a s n o t applied f r o m
time o fconstruction; o r
.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k ; o r
.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than G O O D condition a n dthe hard protective coating is
not renewed t o the satisfaction o f the surveyor.
Thickness measurements shall be carried o u t , as
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3.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y ,
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y , t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f t h e tanks under survey, the condition o f the corrosion
p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m a n d a l s o i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
.1 i n tanks h a v i n g structural arrangements o r details,
w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n s i m i l a r t a n k s o r o n s i m i l a r
ships according t o available i n f o r m a t i o n ;
scantlings d u e t o t h e a p p r o v e d c o r r o s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m .
3.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e a h a r d c o a t i n g i s
f o u n d i n G O O D condition, t h e scope o f close-up surveys
according t o Table 3.2.3.2 m a y b e specially considered.
Table
3.2.3.2
M i n i m u m requirements to close-up surveys a t special survey o f double skin oil tankers

age < 5
5 < age < 10
10 < age < 15
and subsequent
age > 15
O n e w e b f r a m e ( 1 ) , i n a b a l l a s t A l l w e b f r a m e s (1 ) , i n a b a l l a s t A l l w e b f r a m e s (1 ) , i n a l l b a l l a s t A s s p e c i a l s u r v e y N o . 3 .
t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 ) .
t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 ) .
tanks.
A d d i t i o n a l transverse areas, as
T h e k n u c k l e area a n d t h e upper
deemed necessary b y t h e surveyor
part (approximately 5 m ) o f o n e
w e b frame i n each r e m a i n i n g
ballast t a n k (6).
O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e ( d e e p b e a m ) , O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e ( d e e p b e a m ) , A l l w e b f r a m e s (7), i n c l u d i n g
deck transverse (deep b e a m ) a n d
i n c a r g o t a n k (2).
i n t w o c a r g o t a n k s (2).
cross ties, i f fitted, i n cargo tank.
O n e w e b f r a m e (7), i n c l u d i n g
deck transverse (deep b e a m ) a n d
cross ties, i f fitted, i n each
r e m a i n i n g cargo tank .
O n e transverse b u l k h e a d ( 4 ) , i n O n e transverse b u l k h e a d
(4)in A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s , i n a l l
ballast t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 ) .
e a c h b a l l a s t t a n k ( r e f e r t o N o t e 2 ) . c a r g o (3) a n d b a l l a s t (4) t a n k s
One
cargo
One
cargo
transverse bulkhead ( 5 ) i n
centre tank.
transverse bulkhead ( J ) , i
w i n g t a n k (refer t o N o t e 2 )
O n e transverse bulkhead ( J ) i n
t w o cargo centre tanks.
n O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d (J), i n
cargo w i n g t a n k (refer t o N o t e 3 )
N o t e s : 1 . A r e a s ( 1 ) ( 7 ) are areas o f t h e close-up surveys a n d thickness measurements (refer t o F i g . 3.2.3.2):

( 1 ) w e b f r a m e i n ballast t a n k m e a n s v e r t i c a l w e b i n side t a n k , h o p p e r w e b i n h o p p e r t a n k , f l o o r i n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k a n d deck
transverse i n d o u b l e deck t a n k ( w h e r e fitted), i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s . I n fore a n d aft peak tanks 1 - w e b f r a m e m e a n s a complete
transverse w e b frame r i n g i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
(2) deck transverse, i n c l u d i n g adjacent deck structural m e m b e r s ( o r external structure o n deck i n w a y o f t h e tank, w h e r e applicable);
( 3 ) transverse b u l k h e a d c o m p l e t e i n cargo t a n k , i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s (such as l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkheads) a n d internal structures o f l o w e r a n d upper stools, w h e r e fitted;
(4) transverse b u l k h e a d complete i n ballast tank, i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s , such as l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkheads, girders i n d o u b l e b o t t o m tanks (vertical k e e l a n d b o t t o m stringers), i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g , hopper side, connecting brackets;
( J ) transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r part i n cargo tank, i n c l u d i n g girder system, adjacent structural m e m b e r s (such as l o n g i t u d i n a l bulkheads)
and internal structure o f l o w e r stool, w h e r e fitted;
(6) t h e k n u c k l e area a n d t h e upper part ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 m ) , i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s . K n u c k l e area is t h e area o f the w e b
f r a m e a r o u n d t h e connections o f the slope h o p p e r p l a t i n g t o t h e i n n e r side p l a t i n g a n d t h e i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g u p t o 2 m f r o m t h e corners o f t h e
inner side a n d t h e double b o t t o m plating;
(7) w e b f r a m e i n cargo t a n k i n c l u d i n g deck transverse (deep b e a m ) , v e r t i c a l girder a n d cross ties, w h e r e fitted, i n c l u d i n g adjacent
structural members.
2. C o m p l e t e ballast t a n k i n c l u d i n g d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k , d o u b l e side t a n k a n d d o u b l e deck t a n k , i f any, e v e n i f these tanks are separate.
3. W h e r e n o c e n t r e c a r g o t a n k s a r e f i t t e d (as i n t h e case o f c e n t r e l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d ) , t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n w i n g cargo t a n k s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d .
4 . T h e a r r a n g e m e n t o f a r e a s (1) (7) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f d o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r s i s s h o w n i n F i g . 3 . 2 . 3 . 2 .
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Survey P r o g r a m m e required i n 1.3.1. These extended
thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t before t h e
s u r v e y i s c r e d i t e d as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas i d e n t i f i e d
h a v e thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built
under the C o m m o n Structural Rules for Double H u l l O i l
T a n k e r s , t h e i d e n t i f i e d substantial c o r r o s i o n areas a r e
required t o b e also e x a m i n e d a n d additional thickness
measurements shall b e carried out.
3.2.3.2
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ki
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a n
e r s
m e a s u r e m e n t s , as d e e m e d necessary.
coating is found i n G O O D condition, the extent o f
the largest reductions are suspected t o occur o r are
revealed f r o m deck plating measurements.
m e a s u r e d , at least o n e shall i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n
0,5L, amidships.
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Table
3.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements tothickness measurements at specialsurveys of double skin oiltankers

age < 5
5 < age < 1 0
1. Suspect areas.
2. O n e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g f o r t h e
full b e a m o f the ship w i t h i n the cargo
area.
3. N o r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p l a t i n g .
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l asses
sment a n d recording o f corrosion
pattern, o f those structural m e m b e r s
subject t o a close-up s u r v e y according
to Table 3.2.3.2
1
10 < age < 15
1. Suspect areas.
.1 each deck plate ;
.2 o n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n .
and subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas.
1. Suspect areas.
.1 each deck plate;
.1 each deck plate;
3 . S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r 3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r 3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l
strakes outside the cargo area.
length.
strakes o u t s i d e t h e cargo area.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l
a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f cor a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f cor
c o r r o s i o n p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e struc r o s i o n p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l r o s i o n p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l
t u r a l m e m b e r s subject t o a close-up m e m b e r s subject t o a close-up m e m b e r s subject t o a close-up
survey according to Table 3.2.3.2 survey according to Table 3.2.3.2 survey according to Table 3.2.3.2
1
A t least o n e section i s t o i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n 0,5L amidships.

Table
3.2.4.2
Requirements for extent o f thickness measurements in areas

of substantialcorrosion within a cargo area at s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f double skin oil tankers
Structural element
Area o f measurements
1. B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d
hopper structures.
1.1 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d
hopper structure plating.
M i n i m u m o f three bays across double b o t t o m t a n k ,

i n c l u d i n g aft bay.
Measurements around and under all bell mouths.
1.2 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d M i n i m u m o f 3 l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n e a c h b a y w h e r e b o t t o m
plating measured.
hopper structure longitudinals.
1.3 B o t t o m g i r d e r s ( b o t t o m strin A t f o r e a n d a f t w a t e r t i g h t f l o o r s a n d i n c e n t r e o f t a n k s .
gers a n d vertical k e e l ) i n c l u d i n g
watertight ones.
1.4 B o t t o m t r a n s v e r s e w e b s ( d e e p T h r e e w e b s i n b a y s w h e r e b o t t o m p l a t i n g m e a s u r e d ,
w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s at b o t h ends a n d m i d d l e o f span.
floors) i n c l u d i n g w a t e r t i g h t ones.
Three floors i n bays w h e r e b o t t o m plating measured.
1.5 H o p p e r w e b f r a m e s .
1.6 W a t e r t i g h t o r s w a s h b u l k h e a d s
in bilge tanks.
L o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d .
U p p e r 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d .
Stiffeners ( m i n i m u m o f three).
2. D e c k s t r u c t u r e s .
2.1 D e c k p l a t i n g .
2.2 D e c k l o n g i t u d i n a l s ( m a i n
framing).
2.3 D e c k g i r d e r s ( c a r l i n g s ) a n d
brackets (usually i n cargo tanks
only).
Where provided.
Number o f measurements
5 p o i n t pattern for each panel b e t w e e n longitudinals

and floors.
3 m e a s u r e m e n t s i n l i n e across flange a n d
3 measurements on vertically web.
Vertical line o f single measurements o n w e b plating
w i t h o n e measurement between each panel
stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f 3 m e a s u r e m e n t s .
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 2 m area.
2
Single measurements o n flange.
F o r w e b , 5 point pattern o v e r span ( t w o measurements
across w e b a t each e n d a n d o n e a t centre o f span).
F o r flange, single measurements at each end and
center o f span.
2
T w o bands across tank.

M i n i m u m o f 3 measurements per plate per band.
E v e r y third longitudinal i n each o f t w o bands w i t h a 3 measurements i n line vertically o n webs, a n d
2 measurements o n flange ( i f fitted).
m i n i m u m o f one longitudinal.
A t fore a n d aft transverse b u l k h e a d , bracket toes a n d V e r t i c a l l i n e o f single m e a s u r e m e n t s o n w e b p l a t i n g
w i t h o n e measurement between each panel
stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f 3 m e a s u r e m e n t s . T w o
m e a s u r e m e n t s across face f l a t . 5 p o i n t pattern o n
girder/bulkhead brackets.
2.4 D e c k t r a n s v e r s e w e b s ( d e e p M i n i m u m o f 2 w e b s w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s a t m i d d l e a n d
beams).
b o t h ends o f span.
2.5 V e r t i c a l w e b a n d t r a n s v e r s e M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s , a n d b o t h t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s .
bulkhead i n w i n g ballast tanks
(2 m f r o m deck).
Where provided.
3. S t r u c t u r e s i n w i n g b a l l a s t
tanks.
3.1 S i d e s h e l l a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkhead plating:
.1 upper strake a n d strakes i n P l a t i n g b e t w e e n each pair o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a
w a y o f horizontal girders (side m i n i m u m o f three bays (along the tank).
stringers, p l a t f o r m s , etc.);
.2 a l l o t h e r s t r a k e s .
Plating between every third pair o f longitudinals i n
same three bays.
5 point pattern over about 1 m a r e a . S i n g l e

5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t 1 m area.
2
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Structural element
3.2 S i d e s h e l l ( m a i n f r a m i n g )
and longitudinal bulkhead
longitudinals on:
.1 upper strake;
Area o f measurements
E a c h longitudinal i n same three bays.

E v e r y third longitudinal i n same three bays.
3.3 E n d b r a c k e t s o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s
(main framing).
3.4 V e r t i c a l w e b s a n d t r a n s v e r s e
bulkheads (excluding deckhead
area):
.1 strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l
girders;
.2 o t h e r s t r a k e s .
M i n i m u m o f three brackets at top, m i d d l e and b o t t o m

o f tank i n same three bays.
3.5 H o r i z o n t a l g i r d e r s .
Plating o n each girder i n a m i n i m u m o f three bays.
Number o f measurements
3 measurements across w e b and 1 m e a s u r e m e n t o n

flange.
3 measurements across w e b and 1 m e a s u r e m e n t o n
flange.
5 p o i n t pattern over area o f bracket.
M i n i m u m o f t w o webs and both transverse bulkheads.
5 point pattern over 2 m
area.
M i n i m u m o f t w o webs and both transverse bulkheads.
T w o measurements between each pair o fvertical

stiffeners.
T w o measurements between each pair o f
longitudinal girder stiffeners.
W h e r e applicable.
4. L o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s i n
cargo tanks.
4.1 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m Plating b e t w e e n each pair o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n a Single measurements.
strakes, a n d strakes i n w a y o f m i n i m u m o f three bays.
the horizontal stringers o f
transverse bulkheads.
Plating between every third pair o f longitudinals i n Single measurements.
same three bays.
4.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l s o n d e c k h e a d E a c h l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e t h r e e b a y s .
Three measurements across w e b a n d o n e
measurement o n flange.
a n d b o t t o m strakes.
4.4 A l l o t h e r l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
E v e r y third longitudinal i n same three bays.
Three measurements across w e b a n d o n e
4.5 E n d b r a c k e t s o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s M i n i m u m o f t h r e e b r a c k e t s a t t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a r e a o f b r a c k e t .
o f tank i n same three bays.
(main framing).
T h r e e w e b s w i t h m i n i m u m o f three locations o n each 5 p o i n t pattern o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m area o f
4.6 W e b f r a m e s a n d c r o s s t i e s .
w e b , i n c l u d i n g i n w a y o f cross tie connections.
webs, plus single measurements o nflanges o f w e b
frames and cross ties.
4.7 L o w e r e n d b r a c k e t s ( o p p o s i t e M i n i m u m o f t h r e e b r a c k e t s .
5 p o i n t pattern o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m area o f
brackets, plus single measurements o n bracket
side o f w e b f r a m e ) .
flanges.
2
5. T r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t a n d
swash bulkheads in cargo tanks.
5.1 U p p e r a n d l o w e r s t o o l s , i f T r a n s v e r s e b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n s t i f f e n e r s o v e r 1 m s t o o l
to inner bottom/deck plating.
span.
fitted.
Transverse band w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d connection 5 p o i n t pattern b e t w e e n stiffeners over 1 m stool
to inner bottom/deck plating.
span.
5.2 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m strakes, P l a t i n g b e t w e e n a p a i r o f s t i f f e n e r s ( m a i n v e r t i c a l 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n s t i f f e n e r s ( m a i n v e r t i c a l
a n d strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l w e b s ) a t t h r e e l o c a t i o n s - a p p r o x . % , /4 a n d % w i d t h w e b s ) o v e r 1 m l e n g t h .
w e b s (shelves, platforms).
o f tank.
Plating b e t w e e n a pair o f stiffeners ( m a i n vertical Single measurements.
webs) at middle location.
5.4 S t r a k e s i n c o r r u g a t e d P l a t i n g f o r e a c h c h a n g e o f s c a n t l i n g a t c e n t r e o f p a n e l 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a b o u t 1 m o f p l a t i n g .
bulkheads.
and at flange o r fabricated connection.
5.5 S t i f f e n e r s ( m a i n v e r t i c a l w e b s ) . M i n i m u m o f 3 t y p i c a l s t i f f e n e r s ( m a i n v e r t i c a l w e b s ) . F o r w e b , 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r s p a n b e t w e e n b r a c k e t
connections ( 2 measurements across w e b at each
bracket connection, a n d one at centre o f s p a n ) . F o r
flange, single measurements ateach bracket toe and
at c e n t r e o f span.
5.6 B r a c k e t s .
M i n i m u m o f three at top, m i d d l e and b o t t o m o f tank. 5 p o i n t pattern over area o f bracket.
5.7 V e r t i c a l w e b s
M e a s u r e m e n t s at toe o f bracket a n d a t centre o f span 5 p o i n t pattern o v e r 1 m o f area plus single
m e a s u r e m e n t s near bracket toes a n d o n face flats
2
I n case o f o i l t a n k e r s o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e
(as d e f i n e d i n t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n o n L o a d
Lines i n force) o f m o r e than 10 years o f age, t h e
procedure o f sample thickness measurements given i n
A p p e n d i x 3.9-1 s h a l l b e u s e d f o r e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e ship's
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength as required i n 3.8.1.1.1.
at a special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 3 . 2 . 5 . 1 .
T a b l e 3.2.5.1
M i n i m u m requirements f o rhydraulic t a n k testing a t special
surveys o f double hull oil tankers
age < 5

Cargo tank boundaries facing
ballast tanks, v o i d spaces, pipe
tunnels, p u m p r o o m s o r cofferdams
Special survey N o . 2 a n d
subsequent
age > 5
A l l cargo tank boundaries
3.2.5.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g a s
deemed necessary.
3.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f c a r go t a n k s s h a l l b e tested t o t h e
h i g h e s t p o i n t t h a t l i q u i d w i l l rise u n d e r service c o n d i t i o n s .
3.2.5.5 T h e t e s t s o f d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d o t h e r
spaces n o t i n t e n d e d f o r t h e carriage o f l i q u i d s m a y b e
unnecessary, p r o v i d e d t h e results o f their internal
inspection a n d e x a m i n a t i o n o f structures f o r m i n g their
top are positive.
and systems.
3.2.6.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a n n u a l
surveys (refer t o 3.3.2.6), a special survey shall include
e x a m i n a t i o n s , tests a n d checks t o t h e extent sufficient t o
c o n f i r m that t h e r e l e v a n t m e c h a n i c a l , electrical equip
m e n t a n d systems are i n a satisfactory condition a n d f i t
for a n i n t e n d e d purpose f o r the n e w 5 y e a r p e r i o d o f class
validity provided they are properly maintained a n d
h a n d l e d , a n d a r e p e r i o d i c a l l y s u r v e y e d a t d u e dates.
e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems are subject t o a
.3 a u t o m a t e d c a r g o o p e r a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
pump rooms;
.7 c a r g o h e a t i n g s y s t e m i n c a r g o t a n k s .
3.3 A N N U A L
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SURVEY
3.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
3 m o n t h s before o r after t h e anniversary date
(i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y date + 3 m o n t h s ) o f t h e ship's i n i t i a l
classification s u r v e y after i t s c o n s t r u c t i o n o r t h e date
credited f o r t h e last special survey.
3.3.2 S c o p e .
3.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
3.3.2.1.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n
for t h e purpose o f ensuring, as far as practicable, that t h e
hull, piping, mechanical, electrical equipment a n d
systems are maintained i n a satisfactory condition.
3.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d i t s c l o s i n g
appliances as f a r as c a n b e seen;
w a t e r t i g h t structures as far as practicable.
3.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f t h e w e a t h e r d e c k s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f cargo t a n k openings i n c l u d i n g
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o t a n k s p r e s s u r e / v a c u u m
v a l v e s a n d f l a m e screens;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n v e n t s t o f u e l o i l
and lubricating o i l tanks;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o , c r u d e o i l w a s h i n g , b l o w i n g
and degassing, cargo v a p o u r discharge, venting, cargo
overflow prevention a n d bunker piping systems,
including vent masts a n d headers;
sections a n d their earthings.
tunnels ( i f any):
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l p u m p r o o m bulkheads f o r signs
o f o i l leakage o r fractures a n d , i n particular, t h e sealing
arrangements o f p u m p shafts a n d b u l k h e a d sockets;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e c o n d i t i o n o f a l l p i p i n g
systems;
sections a n d their earthings;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a v e n t i l a t i n g s y s t e m , i n c l u d i n g a n
3.3.2.5.1 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e r e r e q u i r e d a s a
consequence o f t h e results o f t h e special survey (refer
to 3.2.2.3.1) o r intermediate survey (refer t o 3.4.2.2.2)
shall be carried o u t . W h e n considered necessary b y the
surveyor, o r w h e n extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness
measurements shall b e carried o u t a n d i f t h e results o f
these thickness measurements indicate that substantial
corrosion is found, the extent o f thickness measurements
shall b e increased i n accordance w i t h Table 3.2.4.2.
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These extended thickness measurments shall be

carried o u t before t h e s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
Suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys shall b e
e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f substantial corrosion identified at
previous surveys shall have thickness measurements
t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t under t h e C o m m o n Structural
Rules f o r Double H u l l O i l Tankers, the identified
substantial c o r r o s i o n areas a r e r e q u i r e d t o b e also
examined a n d additional thickness measurements shall
be carried o u t .
and systems:
.1 p u m p s , f a n s w i t h t h e i r d r i v e m o t o r s , c o n t r o l
equipment o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems are subject t o
examination a n d operational testing:
cargo a n d stripping systems;
ballast system;
automated cargo operation c o n t r o l system;
hydrocarbon gas concentration control system i n
pump rooms;
cargo heating system i n cargo tanks;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o m a k e s u r e t h a t p o t e n t i a l s o u r c e s o f
fire i n p u m p r o o m s o r nearby are m i s s i n g a n d ladders f o r
access a r e i n g o o d repair;
.3 c o n f i r m a t i o n t h a t a l l t h e e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t i n
p u m p r o o m s is i n good repair a n d properly maintained;
.4 s u r v e y o f a n i n e r t g a s s y s t e m :
.4.1 e x a m i n a t i o n t o m a k e s u r e t h a t a l l p i p i n g a n d
t h e i r c o m p o n e n t s a r e i n g o o d repair a n d free o f signs o f
.4.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o m a k e s u r e t h a t b o t h i n e r t g a s
b l o w e r s properly operate;
.4.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a s c r u b b e r r o o m
ventilating system;
.4.4 c h e c k o f a d e c k w a t e r s e a l f o r a u t o m a t i c f i l l i n g
.4.5 c h e c k o f a n o n - r e t u r n v a l v e c o n d i t i o n ;
.4.6 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a l l r e m o t e l y o p e r a t e d a n d
a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d valves, i n c l u d i n g inert gas shutoff valves;
.4.7 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s o o t b l o w e r s i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
.4.8 c h e c k , a s f a r a s p r a c t i c a b l e , i n c l u d i n g s i m u l a t i o n
supply main;
l o w pressure i n t h e p i p e l i n e f e e d i n g t h e d e c k w a t e r seal;
l o w pressure o r l o w v e l o c i t y o f water f l o w ;
h i g h w a t e r l e v e l i n scrubber;
discontinuance o finert gas blowers operation;
failure o f p o w e r supply t o t h e automatic control
system f o r the gas regulating valve a n d t o continuously
indicating a n d permanently recording devices f o r
in Service
m o n i t o r i n g pressure a n d o x y g e n content i n t h e inert

gas s u p p l y m a i n ;
.4.9 c h e c k o f a n a c c u r a c y o f p o r t a b l e a n d f i x e d
.4.10 check, i f practicable, o f t h e p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g o f
t h e i n e r t g a s s y s t e m after t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e a b o v e checks;
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f p i p i n g a n d f i t t i n g s o f a f i x e d f o a m
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m o n deck a n d i n p u m p r o o m s ;
.6 e x a m i n a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s p a r k
means f o r silencers, i f fitted.
SURVEY
3.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
3.4.1.1 T h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e h e l d a t o r
between either t h e 2 n d o r 3 r d annual survey.
3.4.1.2 T h e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , o f w h i c h
the survey supplements t h e scope o f t h e annual survey,
m a y b e surveyed either a t o r between t h e 2 n d a n d
3rd annual survey.
3.4.2 S c o p e .
3.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
3.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y ,
the scope o f the intermediate survey is, depending o n t h e
ship's a g e , s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.4.2.2
to 3.4.2.4 i n accordance w i t h Table 3.4.2.1.1.
T a b l e 3.4.2.1.1
M i n i m u m requirements to overall a n d close-up surveys
and thickness measurements a t intermediate surveys
of double skin oil tankers
A g e o f ship d u r i n g intermediate survey
5 - 10years o fage
Refer t o 3.4.2.2
10 - 15 years o f age
R e f e r t o 3.4.2.3
O v e r 15 years o fage
Refer t o 3.4.2.4
3.4.2.1.2 F o r w e a t h e r d e c k s , a n e x a m i n a t i o n , a s f a r
as a p p l i c a b l e , o f c a r g o , c r u d e o i l w a s h i n g , b l o w i n g a n d
degassing, cargo v a p o u r discharge, v e n t i n g , cargo
o v e r f l o w prevention a n d fuel o i l piping systems,
including vent masts a n d headers shall be carried out.
I f u p o n e x a m i n a t i o n there is a n y doubt as t o t h e
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e piping, t h e latter m a y be required t o
be pressure tested, thickness m e a s u r e d o r b o t h . F o r ships
built under t h e C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r Double
H u l l O i l Tankers, t h e identified substantial corrosion
areas a r e r e q u i r e d t o b e also e x a m i n e d a n d a d d i t i o n a l
thickness measurements shall be carried out.
3.4.2.2 D o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r s 5 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o double skin o i l tankers
aged 5 t o 10 years inclusive:
.1 f o r t a n k s u s e d f o r s a l t - w a t e r b a l l a s t , a n o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f representative tanks selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r
shall b e carried o u t . I f such inspections reveal n o visible
structural defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d t o a
verification that the hard protective coating remains i n a
G O O D condition;
.2 a b a l l a s t t a n k s h a l l b e a n n u a l l y e x a m i n e d
where:
.2.1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g h a s n o t b e e n a p p l i e d
.2.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
.2.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k , o r
.2.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than a G O O D condition a n d the hard protective coating
is n o t r e p a i r e d t o t h e s a t i s f a c t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y o r .
3.4.2.2.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s ,
suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys shall b e
examined.
3.4.2.3 D o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r s 1 0 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o double skin o i l tankers
aged 10 t o 15 years inclusive:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l
be t o t h e same extent as t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y
a c c o r d i n g t o 1.3 a n d 3 . 2 . H o w e v e r , p r e s s u r e t e s t i n g o f
cargo a n d ballast tanks a n d t h e requirements f o r long
itudinal strength evaluation o f the h u l l girder according
to 3.8.1.1.1 are n o t required unless d e e m e d necessary b y
the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d
at t h e second a n n u a l s u r v e y a n d b e progressed d u r i n g t h e
succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o c o m p l e t i o n at t h e third
annual survey i n lieu o f t h e application o f 3.2.1.4;
.3 a t t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y
m a y be considered i n lieu o f the requirements o f 3.2.2.2.
3.4.2.4 D o u b l e s k i n o i l t a n k e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
The following shall apply t o o i ltankers over
15 y e a r s o f a g e :
cargo a n d ballast tanks a n d t h e requirements f o r long
itudinal strength evaluation o f the h u l l girder according
to 3.8.1.1.1 are n o t required, unless deemed necessary b y
the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d
.3 a s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e p a r t o f t h e
intermediate survey specified i n 3.4.2.4.1.1. T h e overall
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a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness measurements, as

applicable, o f t h e l o w e r portions o f cargo tanks a n d water
ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable requirements f o r intermediate surveys, i f n o t
already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f t h e d r y d o c k survey i s
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f cargo a n d ballast tanks a r e
3.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s a s s o c i a t e d w i t h p r e p a r a t i o n s f o r
s u r v e y a r e stated i n 1.3.
3.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y
and verification o f shipboard documentation o n board are
stated i n 1.4.
MEASUREMENTS
3.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s a s s o c i a t e d w i t h p r o c e d u r e s f o r
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l structures are stated
i n 1.5.
The p r o v i s i o n s associated w i t h t h e procedure f o r
recognition o ffirms engaged i n thickness measurements
are stated i n 1.6.
3.8 R E P O R T I N G O N H U L L S U R V E Y
AND EVALUATION O F SURVEY
condition o f the ship collected d u r i n g t h e survey shall be
evaluated f o r acceptability a n d continued structural
integrity o f t h e ship.
3.8.1.1.1 I n c a s e o f o i l t a n k e r s o f 1 3 0 m i n l e n g t h
a n d u p w a r d s (as d e f i n e d i n t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n
o n L o a d L i n e s i n force), t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l strength
shall be evaluated b y using the thickness o f structural
m e m b e r s measured, r e n e w e d o r reinforced, as appropriate, d u r i n g t h e special s u r v e y carried o u t after t h e ship
reached 10 years o f age i n accordance w i t h t h e criteria
for l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e ship's h u l l girder f o r o i l
tankers specified i n 3.9.
3.8.1.1.2 T h e f i n a l r e s u l t o f e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e s h i p ' s
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength required i n 3 . 8 . 1 . 1 . 1 , after r e n e w a l
or r e i n f o r c e m e n t w o r k o f structural m e m b e r s ( i f carried
158
o u t as a result o f initial e v a l u a t i o n ) shall b e stated i n t h e

Executive Hull Summary.
3.8.2 S u r v e y r e c o r d s .
3.8.2.1 P r i n c i p l e s f o r s u r v e y r e p o r t i n g a r e s e t f o r t h i n
A p p e n d i x 3.8 a n d taken into account i n t h e relevant
forms o f the Register documents.
Register B r a n c h Offices, records shall b e made b y each
o f these f o r each p o r t i o n o f the s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d . A list
o f items e x a m i n e d and/or tested (pressure testing,
thickness measurements, etc.) w i t h t h e results obtained

shall be made available t o t h e next attending surveyor i n a
g o o d t i m e prior t o continuing o r completing t h e survey.
3.8.2.3 T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y s h a l l b e
submitted t o t h e shipowner a n d placed o n board t h e
ship f o r reference at future s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l
the R e g i s t e r B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h c o m p l e t e d t h e ship's
survey and/or d r a w n u p that S u m m a r y o n t h e basis o f
survey reports.
Appendix 3.8
SURVEY REPORTING
a n d p i p i n g systems shall b e stated i n t h e relevant f o r m s
o f t h e Register documents considering the following
principles.
GENERAL
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e
found;
carried out;
out i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable classification rules;
documentation o f surveys carried o u t w i t h findings,
documentary trail;
i n f o r m a t i o n , w h i c h m a y b e used as i n p u t f o r
maintenance o f classification rules a n d instructions.
B r a n c h Offices, a report shall be m a d e for each p o r t i o n o f
the s u r v e y . A list o f items surveyed shall b e made
continuing o r completing t h e survey.
tested shall b e also m a d e available t o t h e n e x t attending
surveyor.
PRINCIPLES
2 SCOPE O F SURVEY
carried o u t shall b e identified.
has been carried o u t , together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f t h e
m e a n s o f access u s e d s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
measurements have been carried o u t shall be identified.
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , t h e identification o f locations o f close-up
survey a n d thickness measurements shall include t h e description o f
structural m e m b e r s i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements
W h e r e o n l y p a r t i a l s u r v e y i s r e q u i r e d , e.g. o n e w e b f r a m e
r i n g / o n e d e c k transverse, t h e i d e n t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a
l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each t a n k b y reference t o f r a m e n u m b e r s .
a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d for w h i c h t h e scope o f a close-up
survey a n d thickness measurements has been specially
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , i n c l u d i n g c r u d e o i l
w a s h i n g piping, a n d cargo a n d ballast p i p i n g w i t h i n
cargo a n d ballast tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels a n d
v o i d spaces, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , w h e r e :
piping w i t h valves a n d fittings;
been carried out.
3 RESULTS O F SURVEY
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) shall be
identified.
w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e presence a n d characteristics o f
damages a n d defects shall b e i d e n t i f i e d . R e p o r t s m a y b e
3.4 L o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h o f t h e h u l l g i r d e r o f o i l
tankers o f 130 m i n length a n d upwards over 10 years o f
age s h a l l b e c h e c k e d a n d evaluated.
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T a b l e 5.1
Transverse sectional area o f hull girder flange
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
Measured,
cm
2
As-built,
cm
2
Diminution,
cm
(%)
2
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
4 ACTIONS TAKEN WITH RESPECT T O FINDINGS
3
Bottom
o p i n i o n that repairs are required, a n d repairs w e r e carried
out, t h e surveyor shall list i n t h e report a l l t h e h u l l
structures repaired w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f their names,
location, repair m e t h o d (complete o r partial replacement,
r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.), repair extent, test p e r f o r m a n c e .
c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirement) shall b e i m p o s e d w i t h a
T a b l e 5.2
Transverse sectional modulis o f hull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
Wjlcm
^r q
Remarks
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
5 E V A L U A T I O N O FL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
O F T H E H U L L G I R D E R F O R O I L T A N K E R S O F 130 M
I N L E N G T H O V E R 10 Y E A R S O F A G E
O n l y o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s w i t h fflling-in o f a n
appropriate table i n t h e survey report applies t o t h e
evaluation o f longitudinal strength.
5.1 A l l s h i p s r e g a r d l e s s o f t h e i r c o n s t r u c t i o n d a t e .
T h e transverse sectional areas o f deck flange (deck
plating a n d deck longitudinals) a n d b o t t o m flange
(bottom shell plating a n d b o t t o m longitudinals) shall be
calculated b y using the thickness measured, r e n e w e d o r
reinforced, during t h e survey f o r renewal o f t h e
Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship Safety C o n struction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate carried
o u t after t h e ship i s aged 10 years a n d w h e r e i n i t h a s b e e n
f o u n d that t h e d i m i n u t i o n o f the transverse sectional area
does n o t exceed 10 p e r cent o f the as-built area, as s h o w n
in Table 5.1.
5.2 S h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r a f t e r 1 J u l y 2002.
h u l l girder shall b e calculated b y using thickness
to 3.9.2.2.1.1 a n d w h e r e i n i t h a s been found that their
d i m i n u t i o n i s w i t h i n t h e l i m i t s set b y t h e Register rules,
as s h o w n i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
W
= t h e actual transverse section m o d u l i s o f the h u l l girder
calculated w i t h u s e o f thickness measurements, taking into account
renewed o r reinforced structural elements, during the survey f o r the
renewal o f t h e Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate according
to 2.9.2.2.1.1.
^W
= the d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f the longitudinal bending strength
o f ships calculated according t o 3.9.2.2.1.1.
1 )
act
req
N o t e . T h e actual transverse section m o d u l i s o f the h u l l girder

o f o i l tankers calculated under 3.9.2.2.1.1 shall n o t b e less t h a n
9 0 p e r cent o f t h e r e q u i r e d section m o d u l i s specified i n 1.4, P a r t I I
Sea-Going Ships.
T h e W calculation shall b e attached t o t h e survey

report.
5.3 S h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d b e f o r e 1 J u l y 2002.
h u l l girder shall b e calculated b y using t h e thickness
to 3.9.2.2.1.2 a n d w h e r e i n i t h a s been f o u n d that they
meet the criteria corresponding t o the requirements o f t h e
Register rules, a n d that W i s n o t less t h a n W
(defined i n Footnote 2 t o Table 5.3) i n compliance w i t h
the p r o v i s i o n s o f A p p e n d i x 2.9-3, as s h o w n i n Table 5.3.
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T a b l e 5.3
Transverse sectional m o d u l u s o fhull girder
Transverse
section
No.
Flange
W i U m
WmLcm
Deck
1
Bottom
Deck
2
Bottom
Deck
3
Bottom
V)
W
as d e f i n e d i n T a b l e 5 . 2 .
W
t h e diminution limit o fthe m i n i m u m section m o d u l u s
calculated according t o 3.9.2.2.1.2.
act
2 )
m i n
3.9 C R I T E R I A F O R L O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H
OF HULL GIRDER F O ROIL TANKERS
3.9.1 G e n e r a l .
3.9.1.1 T h e s e c r i t e r i a s h a l l b e u s e d f o r t h e e v a l u a t i o n
o f l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f t h e ship's h u l l girder a s
required i n 3.8.1.1.1.
3.9.1.2 I n o r d e r t h a t s h i p ' s l o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h t o b e
evaluated c a n b e recognized as valid, fillet w e l d i n g
between longitudinal internal members a n d hull
envelopes shall b e i n s o u n d c o n d i t i o n so as t o keep integrity
o f l o n g i t u d i n a l internal m e m b e r s w i t h h u l l envelopes.
3.9.2 E v a l u a t i o n o f l o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h .
O n o i l tankers o f 130 m i n length a n dupwards aged
o v e r 10 years, t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l strength o f the ship's h u l l
girder shall b e evaluated i n compliance w i t h t h e
requirements o f this Chapter o n t h e basis o f the thickness
measurements, taking into account renewed o r reinforced
structural elements, during the survey for the renewal o f
the Classification Certificate a n d Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate/Cargo Ship Safety Certificate.
The condition o f t h e h u l l girder f o r longitudinal
strength evaluation shall b e determined i n accordance
w i t h t h e methods specified i n A p p e n d i x 3.9-1.
3.9.2.1 C a l c u l a t i o n o f t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n a l a r e a s o f
d e c k a n d b o t t o m flanges o f h u l l girder.
3.9.2.1.1 T h e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n a l a r e a s o f d e c k
flange (deck plating a n d deck longitudinals) a n d b o t t o m
flange ( b o t t o m shell plating a n d b o t t o m longitudinals) o f
the ship's h u l l girder shall b e calculated b y u s i n g t h e

thickness measured, renewed o r reinforced, during t h e
Safety Certificate.
3.9.2.1.2 I f t h e d i m i n u t i o n o f s e c t i o n a l a r e a s o f e i t h e r
deck o r b o t t o m flange exceeds 1 0 p e r cent o f their
respective as-built area (i.e. o r i g i n a l sectional area w h e n
the ship w a s built), either o n e o f the f o l l o w i n g measures
shall be taken:
.1 t o r e n e w o r r e i n f o r c e t h e d e c k o r b o t t o m flanges
so t h a t t h e a c t u a l s e c t i o n a l a r e a i s n o t less t h a n
90 p e r cent o f the as-built area; o r
.2 t o c a l c u l a t e t h e a c t u a l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W o f t h e
transverse section o f t h e ship's h u l l girder b y a p p l y i n g
the calculation m e t h o d specified i n A p p e n d i x 3.9-2 a n d
b y using the thickness measurements, taking into account
renewed o r reinforced structural elements, during t h e
survey f o r the renewal o f the Classification Certificate
and Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate/Cargo
Ship Safety Certificate.
act
3.9.2.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s
o f h u l l girder.
3.9.2.2.1 T h e a c t u a l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f t r a n s v e r s e
section o f the ship's h u l l girder calculated i n accordance
w i t h 3.9.2.1.2.2 shall satisfy either o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
provisions, as applicable:
.1 f o r ships constructed o n o r after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e
actual section m o d u l u s W o f t h e transverse section o f
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3.9.2.1.2.2 s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e
d i m i n u t i o n limits determined b y t h e Register rules w i t h
due regard t o t h e F l a g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n requirements; o r
.2 f o r s h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d b e f o r e 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 , t h e a c t u a l
section m o d u l u s W o f t h e transverse section o f t h e ship's
h u l l girder calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements
o f 3.9.2.1.2.2 shall m e e t t h e criteria f o r t h e m i n i m u m
section m o d u l u s f o r ships i n service required b y t h e
Register Rules, w i t h due regard t o the Flag A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
r e q u i r e m e n t s , p r o v i d e d t h a t i n n o c a s e W a c t s h a l l b e less
than the d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f the m i n i m u m section m o d u l u s
W
as specified i n A p p e n d i x 3.9-3.
act
act
m i n
N o te . T h e actual transverse section m o d u l u s o f the h u l l girder

o f o i l tankers calculated a c c o r d i n g t o 3.9.2.2.1.1 shall n o t b e less t h a n
9 0 p e r cent o f t h e r e q u i r e d s e c t i o n m o d u l u s s p e c i f i e d i n 1.4, P a r t I I
Sea-Going Ships.
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Appendix 3.9-1
SAMPLING METHOD OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS

FOR LONGITUDINAL STRENGTH EVALUATION AND REPAIR METHODS
1 EXTENT OF LONGITUDINAL
STRENGTH EVALUATION
3 ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS
W H E R E T H EL O N G I T U D I N A L S T R E N G T H I S D E F I C I E N T
1.1 L o n g i t u d i n a l s t r e n g t h s h a l l b e e v a l u a t e d w i t h i n
0,4L amidships for the extent o f the h u l l girder length
that contains tanks therein and w i t h i n 0,5L amidships for
adjacent tanks, w h i c h m a y extend b e y o n d 0 , 4 L amid
ships.
3.1 W h e r e o n e o r m o r e o f t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s a r e
found t o be deficient i n respect o f t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength requirements g i v e n i n 2 . 9 , t h e n u m b e r o f
transverse sections for thickness measurement shall b e
increased such that each t a n k w i t h i n the 0 , 5 L amidships
r e g i o n has b e e n s a m p l e d . T a n k spaces t h a t are p a r t i a l l y
w i t h i n , b u t e x t e n d b e y o n d , t h e 0,5L r e g i o n , s h a l l b e
sampled.
3.2 A d d i t i o n a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l a l s o b e
p e r f o r m e d o n one transverse section f o r w a r d a n d one aft
o f each repaired area t o the extent necessary t o ensure
that the areas b o r d e r i n g the repaired section also c o m p l y
w i t h the requirements o f this Section.
2 SAMPLING METHOD
OF THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
2.1 P u r s u a n t t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 2 . 4 o f t h i s
Section, transverse sections shall b e chosen such that
thickness measurements c a n be taken f o r as m a n y
different tanks i n corrosive environments as possible,
e.g. b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a r i n g a c o m m o n p l a n e b o u n d a r y w i t h
cargo tanks fitted w i t h heating coils, other ballast tanks,
cargo tanks permitted t o b e filled w i t h sea w a t e r and
other cargo t a n k s . B a l l a s t tanks sharing a c o m m o n plane
boundary w i t h cargo tanks fitted w i t h heating coils and
cargo t a n k s p e r m i t t e d t o b e f i l l e d w i t h sea w a t e r s h a l l b e
selected w h e r e present.
2.2 T h e m i n i m u m n u m b e r o f t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s t o
be sampled shall b e i n accordance w i t h Table 3.2.4.1.
T h e transverse sections shall be located w h e r e the largest
thickness reductions are suspected t o occur o r are
revealed from deck and b o t t o m plating measurements
prescribed i n 2.3 a n d s h a l l be clear o f areas, w h i c h h a v e
been locally renewed or reinforced.
2.3 A t l e a s t t w o p o i n t s s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d o n e a c h
deck plate and/or b o t t o m shell plate required t o be
measured w i t h i n the cargo area i n accordance w i t h the
requirements o f Table 3.2.4.1.
2.4 W i t h i n 0 , 1 D ( w h e r e D i s t h e s h i p ' s m o u l d e d
depth) o f the deck and b o t t o m a t each transverse section
to be measured i n accordance w i t h the requirements o f
m e a s u r e d o n t h e w e b a n d face plate, a n d e v e r y plate s h a l l
be measured at one p o i n t b e t w e e n longitudinals.
2.5 F o r l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s , o t h e r t h a n t h o s e
specified i n 2.4 above, to b e measured at each transverse
section i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f
m e a s u r e d o n t h e w e b a n d face p l a t e a t l e a s t i n o n e p o i n t .
2.6 T h e t h i c k n e s s o f e a c h c o m p o n e n t s h a l l b e
determined b y averaging a l l o f the measurements taken
i n w a y o f the transverse section o n each component.
4 EFFECTIVE REPAIR
METHODS
4.1 T h e e x t e n t o f r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t c a r r i e d
out to c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f this Chapter shall
be i n accordance w i t h 4.2 o f this A p p e n d i x .
4.2 T h e m i n i m u m c o n t i n u o u s l e n g t h o f a r e n e w e d o r
r e i n f o r c e d s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s h a l l n o t be less t h a n t w i c e
the spacing o f the p r i m a r y m e m b e r s i n w a y . I n addition,
the thickness d i m i n u t i o n i n w a y o f the butt j o i n t o f each
j o i n i n g m e m b e r f o r w a r d and aft o f the replaced m e m b e r
(plates, stiffeners, girder w e b s a n d flanges, etc.) s h a l l n o t
be w i t h i n the substantial c o r r o s i o n range (75 per cent o f
the a l l o w a b l e d i m i n u t i o n associated w i t h each particular
m e m b e r ) . W h e r e differences i n thickness at the b u t t j o i n t
exceed 15 per cent o f the l o w e r thickness, a transition
taper shall b e provided.
4.3 A l t e r n a t i v e r e p a i r m e t h o d s i n v o l v i n g t h e f i t t i n g
o f support m e m b e r s o r structural m e m b e r m o d i f i c a t i o n is
subject t o t h e special consideration b y the Register i n
each c a s e . I n considering the fitting o f support m e m b e r s ,
it shall b e l i m i t e d to the f o l l o w i n g conditions:
.1 t o restore a n d / o r increase l o n g i t u d i n a l strength;
.2 t h e t h i c k n e s s d i m i n u t i o n o f t h e d e c k o r b o t t o m
plating to be reinforced shall n o t be w i t h i n the substantial
corrosion range (75 p e r cent o f the allowable d i m i n u
tion);
.3 t h e a l i g n m e n t a n d a r r a n g e m e n t o f s u p p o r t
members, including their termination, shall meet t h e
Register requirements;
.4 t h e s u p p o r t m e m b e r s a r e c o n t i n u o u s o v e r t h e
entire 0 , 5 L amidships length; and
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.5 c o n t i n u o u s f i l l e t w e l d i n g a n d f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n
welds are used at butt w e l d i n g and, depending o n the
w i d t h o f the support members, slot w e l d s . T h e w e l d i n g
procedures applied shall be approved b y the Register.
4.4 T h e e x i s t i n g s t r u c t u r e a d j a c e n t t o r e p l a c e m e n t
areas a n d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h r e n e w e d , r e i n f o r c e d a n d
other m e m b e r s shall b e capable o f withstanding t h e

applied loads, t a k i n g into account the b u c k l i n g resistance
and the condition o f welds between the longitudinal
members and hull envelope plating.
Appendix 3.9-2
CALCULATION CRITERIA OF SECTION MODULUS

OF MIDSHIP SECTION OF HULL GIRDER
1. W h e n c a l c u l a t i n g the transverse section m o d u l u s
o f t h e ship's h u l l girder, t h e sectional area o f a l l
continuous longitudinal strength members shall b e taken
into account.
2. L a r g e o p e n i n g s , i . e . o p e n i n g s e x c e e d i n g 2 , 5 m i n
l e n g t h o r 1,2 m i n w i d t h a n d s c a l l o p s , w h e r e s c a l l o p
w e l d i n g is applied, shall b e always deducted f r o m t h e
sectional areas u s e d i n the section m o d u l u s c a l c u l a t i o n .
3. S m a l l e r o p e n i n g s ( m a n h o l e s , l i g h t e n i n g h o l e s ,
single scallops i n w a y o f seams, etc.) n e e d n o t b e
deducted, p r o v i d e d that t h e s u m o f their w i d t h s o r
shadow area w i d t h s i n one transverse section does n o t
reduce the section m o d u l u s at deck o r b o t t o m b y m o r e
t h a n 3 per cent and p r o v i d e d that the height o f lightening
holes, draining holes and single scallops i n longitudinals
o r l o n g i t u d i n a l girders does n o t exceed 25 per cent o f the
w e b depth, for scallops m a x i m u m 7 5 m m .
4. A d e d u c t i o n - f r e e s u m o f s m a l l e r o p e n i n g w i d t h s
i n o n e transverse section i n the b o t t o m o r deck area o f
0 , 0 6 ( B - E b ) ( w h e r e = b r e a d t h o f s h i p , Yb = t o t a l
w i d t h o f large openings) m a y be considered equivalent t o
the above reduction i n sectional modulus.
5. T h e s h a d o w a r e a s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d b y d r a w i n g
t w o t a n g e n t l i n e s w i t h a n o p e n i n g a n g l e o f 30.
6. T h e d e c k m o d u l u s i s r e l a t e d t o t h e m o u l d e d d e c k
l i n e a t side.
7. T h e b o t t o m m o d u l u s i s r e l a t e d t o t h e b a s e l i n e .
8. C o n t i n u o u s t r u n k s a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l h a t c h
coamings shall b e included i n the longitudinal sectional
area, p r o v i d e d t h e y a r e e f f e c t i v e l y s u p p o r t e d b y l o n g
itudinal bulkheads o r deep g i r d e r s . T h e deck m o d u l u s
shall be t h e n calculated b y d i v i d i n g the m o m e n t o f i n e r t i a
b y the f o l l o w i n g distance z ( p r o v i d e d i t i s greater t h a n
the distance t o the deck line a t side):
t
Zt = z(0,9 + 0 , 2 j / 5 )
w h e r e z = distance f r o m a neutral axis t o t h e t o p o f a continuous
strength member;
y = distance f r o m the top o f a continuous strength m e m b e r to the
centreline o f the ship;
z a n d y t o b e measured t o the p o i n t g i v i n g the largest v a l u e o f z .
t
9. L o n g i t u d i n a l g i r d e r s b e t w e e n m u l t i - h a t c h w a y s
shall b e considered b y special calculations.
Appendix 3.9-3
DIMINUTION LIMIT OF MINIMUM LONGITUDINAL

OF SHIPS IN SERVICE
1. T h e d i m i n u t i o n l i m i t o f the m i n i m u m section
m o d u l u s f F , i n c m , o f o i l tankers i n service is g i v e n
b y the f o l l o w i n g formula:
C =
b
m o u l d e d b l o c k coefficient a t draught d corresponding t o t h e

s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e , b a s e d o n L a n d . C i s d e t e r m i n e d f r o m
t h e f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a a n d s h a l l n o t b e t a k e n less t h a n 0 , 6 0 :
b
m i n
m o u l d e d displacement ( m ) at draught d
b
^min=cL i?(C +
6
0,7>1
STRENGTH
LBd
c = 0,9C ;
C = 1 0 , 7 5 - ( ( 3 0 0 - L ) / 1 0 0 ) for 1 3 0 < L < 3 0 0 m ;
C = 10,75 for 300 < L < 350 m ;
C = 1 0 , 7 5 - ( ( L - 3 5 0 ) / 1 5 0 ) for 3 5 0 < L < 5 0 0 m ;
r| = material factor taken equal to:
1,0 f o r m i l d s t e e l w i t h y i e l d s t r e s s o f 2 3 5 N / m m a n d o v e r ;
over;
over.
W
1 , 5
w h e r e L = l e n g t h o f t h e ship d e t e r m i n e d as the distance, i n m , o n the

s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e f r o m the fore side o f a s t e m t o t h e
after side o f t h e r u d d e r p o s t , or the centre o f t h e r u d d e r s t o c k
i f t h e r e i s n o r u d d e r p o s t . L e n g t h L s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
9 6 per cent, a n d shall n o t b e greater t h a n 9 7 per cent, o f the
e x t r e m e length o n the s u m m e r l o a d w a t e r l i n e . I n ships w i t h
an u n u s u a l stern a n d b o w arrangement length L m a y b e
specially considered;
= greatest m o u l d e d breadth, i n m ;
1 , 5
2. S c a n t l i n g s o f a l l c o n t i n u o u s l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s
o f t h e ship's h u l l girder, based o n t h e section m o d u l u s
requirement i n item 1 above, shall be maintained w i t h i n
0 , 4 L a m i d s h i p s . H o w e v e r , i n special cases, b a s e d o n
consideration o f t h e type o f a ship, h u l l f o r m a n d loading
conditions, t h e scantlings m a y b e gradually reduced
4 S U R V E Y S O FC H E M I C A L
4.1
TANKERS
GENERAL
4.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
4.1.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f - p r o p e l l e d
ships w i t h i n t e g r a l t a n k s ( c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s ) c a r r y i n g c h e m i c a l s
i n b u l k , a s d e f i n e d i n 1 . 1 , i.e. ships w i t h t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f
Fitness f o r t h e Carriage o f Dangerous Chemicals i n B u l k
regulated b y t h e International Code f o r the Construction a n d
E q u i p m e n t o f Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals i n B u l k .
I f a chemical tanker i s constructed w i t h b o t h integral a n d
i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s , these r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e applicable o n l y t o
t h a t p o r t i o n o f t h e cargo l e n g t h c o n t a i n i n g i n t e g r a l t a n k s .
C o m b i n a t i o n carriers f o r t h e carriage o f l i q u e f i e d gases a n d
chemicals (gas carriers/chemical tankers) w i t h independent
t a n k s w i t h i n t h e h u l l , s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d a s gas carriers.
p u m p r o o m s , c o f f e r d a m s , pipe t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces
requirements are n o t applicable t o independent tanks
o n d e c k . T h e requirements also apply t o t h e survey o f
mechanical, electrical equipment a n d systems.
The present requirements supplement t h e require
ments f o r classification survey given i n Part I I "Survey
Schedule a n d Scope".
an additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
missing i n this Section shall b e carried o u t i n accordance
w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f Part I I " S u r v e y
4.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
The definitions used i n this Section are g i v e n i n 1.1.
4.1.3 R e p a i r s .
4.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y .
I n a n y k i n d o f s u r v e y , i . e . special, i n t e r m e d i a t e , a n n u a l
or other surveys preceding t h e listed ones, thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
shall b e simultaneous w i t h these close-up surveys.
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t o w a r d s t h e ends o f 0 , 4 L part, b e a r i n g i n m i n d t h e desire

not t o i n h i b i t t h e ship's l o a d i n g flexibility.
3. H o w e v e r , t h e a b o v e s t a n d a r d m a y n o t b e
applicable t o t h e ships o f a n u n u s u a l type o r design,
e.g. f o r s h i p s o f u n u s u a l m a i n p r o p o r t i o n s a n d / o r w e i g h t
distributions.
4.2 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
4.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
survey a n d thereafter w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e credited
date o f the p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , a n e x t e n s i o n
o f class o f t h r e e m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e 5 t h y e a r c a n
b e g r a n t e d i n e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I n t h i s case, t h e
n e x t p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e
special s u r v e y before t h e e x t e n s i o n w a s granted.
4.2.1.3 F o r s u r v e y s c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e m o n t h s
before t h e e x p i r y date o f the special survey, t h e n e x t p e r i o d
o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l
4.2.1.4 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
4th annual survey a n d b e progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
entire survey shall be completed w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s i f
4.2.2 S c o p e .
4.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
4.2.2.1.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y , e x a m i n a t i o n , tests
a n d checks o f sufficient extent t o ensure that t h e h u l l a n d
related p i p i n g , as required i n 4.2.2.1.3, are i n a satisfactory
condition a n d f i t f o r their intended purpose f o r the n e w
p e r i o d o f class o f f i v e y e a r s t o b e a s s i g n e d , s u b j e c t t o
proper maintenance a n d operation a n d t o periodical surveys
b e i n g c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
4.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o t a n k s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
double b o t t o m tanks, p u m p rooms, pipe tunnels,
c o f f e r d a m s a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo tanks, decks
and outer hull shall be examined, a n d this examination
shall be supplemented b y thickness measurements a n d
testing required i n 4 . 2 . 4 a n d 4.2.5, t o ensure that t h e
structural integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e a i m o f t h e
examination is t o discover substantial corrosion,
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in Service
significant d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r other

deterioration, that m a y b e present.
4.2.2.1.3 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , c a r g o a n d b a l l a s t
p i p i n g w i t h i n t h e t a n k s a n d spaces specified i n 4.2.2.1.2
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested u n d e r w o r k i n g
pressure t o attending surveyor's satisfaction t o ensure
that tightness a n d condition r e m a i n satisfactory.Special
attention shall be g i v e n t o a n y ballast p i p i n g i n cargo
t a n k s a n d cargo p i p i n g i n ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces,
and t h e surveyors shall b e advised o n a l l occasions w h e n
this piping, including valves a n d fittings, are open during
repair periods a n d c a n be examined internally.
4.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
4.2.2.3.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m o f c a rgo t a n k s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
A ballast tank shall b e e x a m i n e d at subsequent
.1 a h a r d protective coating h a s n o t been applied
from the time o fconstruction, o r
.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d , o r
.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k , o r
.4 t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than a G O O D condition a n d the hard protective coating
is n o t repaired t o t h e satisfaction o f t h e surveyor.
T h i c k n e s s measurements shall b e carried out, as d e e m e d
4.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
4.2.2.2.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k i s a p a r t o f t h e s p e c i a l n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r .
s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f the
cargo tanks a n d ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n shall b e carried o u t at each special survey.
accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements f o r special
surveys, i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e extent o f t h e d r y surveys at a special survey are g i v e n i n Tables 4.2.3.2-1
dock survey i s specified i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y
o r 4.2.3.2-2. T h e s u r v e y o f stainless steel tanks m a y b e
carried o u t as a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y supplemented b y closeN o t e . L o w e r portions o f t h e cargo a n d ballast tanks are
up survey, as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e surveyor.
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w a light ballast w a t e r l i n e .
Table
4.2.3.2-1
M i n i m u m requirements f o r close-up survey a t special survey o fsingle skin chemical tankers

age < 15
5 < age < 1 0
10 < age < 15
subsequent
age > 15
( A ) O n e w e b frame r i n g - i n a ( A ) A l l w e b frame rings - i n a ( A ) A l l w e b frame rings - i n a l l A s special survey N o . 3 .

ballast w i n g tank.
b a l l a s t w i n g t a n k o r d o u b l e ballast tanks.
b o t t o m ballast t a n k .
A d d i t i o n a l transverse areas as
( B ) O n e deck transverse - i n a ( B ) O n e deck transverse - i n each ( A ) A l l w e b frame rings - i n a d e e m e d necessary b y t h e R S
surveyor.
cargo t a n k o r o n deck.
r e m a i n i n g ballast t a n k o r o n deck. cargo w i n g tank.
( B ) O n e deck transverse - i n a
cargo w i n g t a n k o r o n deck.
1
( D ) O n e transverse bulkhead
l o w e r part i n a ballast tank.
- ( B ) O n e deck transverse - i n t w o ( A ) O n e w e b frame r i n g - i n each

cargo centre tanks o r o n deck.
r e m a i n i n g cargo tank.
( D ) O n e transverse bulkhead - ( C ) B o t h transverse bulkheads - i n (C) A l l transverse bulkheads -i n

l o w e r part i n a cargo w i n g tank.
a ballast w i n g tank.
all cargo tanks.
( D ) O n e transverse bulkhead - ( D ) O n e transverse bulkhead l o w e r part i n a cargo centre t a n k . l o w e r p a r t i n e a c h r e m a i n i n g
ballast tank.
2
(C) A l l transverse bulkheads -i n

all ballast tanks.
( D ) O n e transverse bulkhead l o w e r part i n t w o cargo centre

tanks .
2
( D ) O n etransverse bulkhead l o w e r part i n a cargo w i n g tank.

1
B a l l a s t d o u b l e h u l l t a n k : m e a n s d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k p l u s d o u b l e side t a n k p l u s d o u b l e d e c k t a n k , as a p p l i c a b l e , e v e n i f t h e s e t a n k s a r e separate.
W h e r e n o centre cargo tanks are fitted (as i n case o f centre l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d ) , transverse b u l k h e a d s i n w i n g t a n k s shall b e surveyed.
N o t e . ( A ) ( D ) : a r e areas t o b e subjected t o close-up surveys a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s (refer t o F i g s . 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 t o 4 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 3 ) :
( A ) complete transverse w e b frame r i n g i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
( B ) deck transverse i n c l u d i n g adjacent deck structural m e m b e r s ;
( C ) transverse b u l k h e a d complete - i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
( D ) transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r part - i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s .
2
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Table
4.2.3.2-2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t special survey o fdouble skin chemical tankers
age < 15
5 < age <10
10 < age < 15
subsequent
age > 15
(1) O n e w e b frame r i n g - i n a (1) A l l w e b frame rings - i n a (1) A l l w e b frame rings - i n a l l A s special survey N o . 3 .
ballast double h u l l t a n k 1
ballast w i n g t a n k o r ballast double ballast tanks.
hull tank .
1
(2) O n e deck transverse

cargo t a n k o r o n deck.
- i n a ( 6 ) T h e k n u c k l e area a n d t h e upper
part (approximately 3 m ) o f o n e w e b
f r a m e i n each r e m a i n i n g ballast tank.
(7) A l l w e b frame rings - i n a A d d i t i o n a l transverse areas as

cargo w i n g tank.
deemed
necessary b y the
surveyor t o t h e Register.
(4) O n e transverse bulkhead - i n a (2) O n e deck transverse - i n t w o

ballast t a n k 1 .
cargo tanks.
(7) O n e w e b frame r i n g - i n each

r e m a i n i n g cargo tank.
(5) O n e transverse bulkhead - i n a (4) O n e transverse bulkhead - i n

cargo w i n g tank.
each ballast tank .
(3) A l l transverse bulkheads - i n

all cargo tanks.
(5) O n e transverse bulkhead - i n a (5) O n e transverse bulkhead - i n

cargo centre t a n k .
t w o cargo centre t a n k s
(4) A l l transverse bulkheads - i n

all ballast tanks.
(5) O n e transverse bulkhead - i n a

cargowingtank.
1
B a l l a s t d o u b l e h u l l t a n k : m e a n s d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k p l u s d o u b l e side t a n k p l u s d o u b l e d e c k t a n k , as applicable, e v e n i f these t a n k s a r e

separate.
W h e r e n o centre cargo t a n k s a r e f i t t e d ( a s i n t h e case o f centre l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d ) , transverse b u l k h e a d s i n w i n g t a n k s s h a l l b e
surveyed.
N o t e . ( 1 ) , ( 2 ) , ( 3 ) , ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , ( 6 ) a n d ( 7 ) are areas t o b e subjected t o close-up surveys a n d thickness measurements (refer t o Figs. 4.2.3.2-1
to 4.2.3.2-3):
( 1 ) - w e b f r a m e i n a ballast t a n k m e a n s v e r t i c a l w e b i n side t a n k , h o p p e r w e b i n h o p p e r t a n k , f l o o r i n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k a n d d e c k
transverse i n d o u b l e deck t a n k ( w h e r e fitted), i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s . I n fore a n d aft peak tanks w e b frame m e a n s a complete
transverse w e b f r a m e r i n g i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
(2) - deck transverse, i n c l u d i n g adjacent deck structural m e m b e r s ( o r external structure o n deck i n w a y o f the tank, w h e r e applicable);
( 3 ) - transverse b u l k h e a d c o m p l e t e i n cargo tanks, i n c l u d i n g girder system, adjacent structural m e m b e r s (such as l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s )
and internal structure o fl o w e r a n d upper stools, w h e r e fitted;
( 4 ) - transverse b u l k h e a d c o m p l e t e i n ballast tanks, i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s , such as l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkheads, girders i n d o u b l e b o t t o m tanks, i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g , hopper side, connecting brackets;
( 5 ) - transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r part i n cargo tank, i n c l u d i n g girder system, adjacent structural m e m b e r s (such as l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s )
and internal structure o fl o w e r stool, w h e r e fitted;
(6) - the k n u c k l e area a n d the upper part ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m ) , i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s . K n u c k l e area is t h e area o f the w e b
frame around the connections o f the slope hopper plating t o the inner h u l l b u l k h e a d and the inner b o t t o m plating, u p t o 2 m f r o m the corners b o t h
on the bulkhead a n d the double bottom;
(7) - f r a m e i n a cargo t a n k m e a n s deck transverse, l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d v e r t i c a l girder a n d cross ties, w h e r e fitted, i n c l u d i n g adjacent
structural members.
2
4.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f the tanks under survey, t h e condition o f the corrosion
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d also i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
.1 i n particular, tanks h a v i n g structural arrangements
o r details, w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n s i m i l a r tanks o r
o n s i m i l a r ships according t o available i n f o r m a t i o n ;
scantlings d u e t o a n approved corrosion control system.
4.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coatings are f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope
o f close-up surveys according t o Tables 4.2.3.2-1

or 4.2.3.2-2 m a y b e specially considered.
T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f stainless steel h u l l structures a n d
p i p i n g m a y b e w a i v e d , e x c e p t f o r c l a d steel p l a t i n g .
S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e as required b y 1.3.1. T h e s e extended
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Midship section of chemical tanker (about 10000 DWT)

[Transverse section]
[Intermediate section of transverse]
T i 1 1 1 1 l
i^r
Fig. 4.2.3.2-1 Representative transverse section o f chemical tanker (about 10000 D W T ) .

Areas A and B , (1) and (2) for close-up surveys o f chemical tankers
Transverse BHD of chemical tanker (about 10000 DWT)
Sec A
Sec B
Additional
SecD
floor
1 I J ^ ^ f O /.
a
<Pa <
Fig. 4.2.3.2-2 Representative transverse o f chemical tanker (about 10000 D W T ) . Areas C and D , (3), (4) and (5)
for close-up survey o f chemical tanker
167
Midship section of chemical tanker (about 10000 DWT)

[Transverse section]
[Intermediate section of transverse]
a rr a *
rt ri ri
(6)
i i
4^T^
(7)
(7)
Increased
thickness
/ \
Fig. 4.2.3.2-3 Representative transverse section o f chemical tanker (about 10000 D W T ) .
A r e a s (6) and (7) for close-up survey o f chemical tanker
Table
4.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements tothickness measurements at specialsurveys of chemicaltankers

age < 5
1. Suspect areas.
2. O n e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g
w i t h i n the cargo area ( i n w a y o f a
ballast o r a cargo tank used
primarily for water ballast).
3. N o r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p l a t i n g
measurements.
subject t o a close-up survey
according t o Tables 4.2.3.2-1 o r
4.2.3.2-2
1
5 < age < 1 0
1. Suspect areas.
.1 each deck plate;
.2 o n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n .
3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s
o u t s i d e t h e cargo area.
s u b j e c t t o a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y accor
ding to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 or 4.2.3.2-2
10 < age < 1 5
and subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas.
.1 each deck plate;
o u t s i d e t h e cargo area.
ding to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 or 4.2.3.2-2
1. Suspect areas.
.1 each deck plate;
3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l
length.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l as
sessment a n d recording o f c o r r o s i o n
ding to Tables 4.2.3.2-1 o r
4.2.3.2-2
A t l e a s t o n e s e c t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e a b a l l a s t t a n k w i t h i n 0,5 a m i d s h i p s .
T a b l e 4.2.4.2
Requirements for extent of thickness measurements in areas of substantialcorrosion within the cargo t a n k length at specialsurvey
of chemicaltankers
1. B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r s t r u c t u r e
1.1 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r s t r u c t u r e
plating
M i n i m u m o f three bays across tank, i n c l u d i n g 5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n f o r each p a n e l b e t w e e n

aft spacing .
longitudinals and floors
Measurements around a n dunder all suction
bell mouths
1.2 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r s t r u c t u r e M i n i m u m o f t h r e e l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n e a c h s e c t i o n T h r e e m e a s u r e m e n t s i n l i n e a c r o s s t h e f a c e
longitudinals
where bottom plating measured
plate and three measurements o n vertical w e b
1.3 C e n t r a l a n d b o t t o m g i r d e r s , i n c l u d i n g t h e A t f o r e a n d a f t w a t e r t i g h t f l o o r s a n d i n c e n t r e V e r t i c a l l i n e o f s i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s o n g i r d e r
o f tanks
watertight ones
stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f three
measurements.
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1.4 F l o o r s , i n c l u d i n g t h e w a t e r t i g h t o n e s
T h r e e floors i n sections w h e r e b o t t o m plating T w o measurements across flange w h e r e fitted

m e a s u r e d , w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s at b o t h e n d s a n d 5 - p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r t w o s q u a r e m e t r e area
middle
1.5 H o p p e r s t r u c t u r e w e b f r a m e r i n g
T h r e e w e b f r a m e rings i n sections w h e r e
bottom plating measured
5-point pattern over o n e square meter o f
1.6 H o p p e r s t r u c t u r e t r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t - l o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d
plating.
bulkhead o r swash bulkhead
- upper 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d
Single measurements o n flange
- stiffeners ( m i n i m u m o f three)
5-point pattern over o n e square meter o f
plating
5-point pattern over t w o square m e t e r o f
plating
F o r w e b , 5-point pattern over span ( t w o
measurements across w e b at each e n d a n d
one at centre o f s p a n ) . F o r flange, single
m e a s u r e m e n t s at each e n d a n d centre o f span
1.7 S t i f f e n e r s
W h e r e applicable
Single measurements
2. D e c k s t r u c t u r e
2.1 D e c k plating
2.2 D e c k longitudinals
2.3 D e c k girders a n d brackets.
T w o transverse sections across

M i n i m u m o f t h r e e measurements per plate per
tank
section
E v e r y t h i r d l o n g i t u d i n a l i n each o f t w o strake T h r e e measurements i n line vertically o n webs
a n d t w o m e a s u r e m e n t s o n face plate ( i f fitted)
with a m i n i m u m o f one longitudinal
A t fore a n d aft transverse bulkhead, bracket Vertical line o f single measurements o n girder
toes a n d i n centre o f tanks
stiffener, or a m i n i m u m o f three
measurements
T w o measurements across flange

5-point pattern o n deck girders/bulkhead
brackets
2.4 D e c k transverse webs
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s , w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s at 5-point pattern o v e r o n e square m e t e r area
b o t h ends and m i d d l e o f span
Single measurements o n flange
2.5 V e r t i c a l w e b f r a m e rings a n d transverse M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b f r a m e rings, a n d
5-point pattern o v e r o n e square m e t e r area
bulkheads i n w i n g ballast t a n k for double skin b o t h transverse bulkheads
chemical tanker ( t w o meters f r o m deck)
2.6 Stiffeners
Single measurements
3. S i d e s h e l l a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s s t r u c t u r e
3.1 Side shell and longitudinal bulkhead plating:
.1 deckhead a n d b o t t o m strakes, a n d strakes i n P l a t i n g b e t w e e n each pair o f l o n g i t i d i n a l s i n a S i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t
w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l girders
m i n i m u m o f three sections ( a l o n g the t a n k )
.2 a l l other strakes
P l a t i n g b e t w e e n e v e r y t h i r d p a i r o f Single measurement
longitudinals i n same three sections
3.2 Side and l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d longitudinals
on:
.1 deckhead a n d b o t t o m strakes, a n d strakes i n E a c h l o n g i t u d i n a l i n s a m e three sections
3 measurements across w e b a n d 1 measu
w a y o f horizontal girders
r e m e n t o n face plate
.2 a l l other strakes
E v e r y third l o n g i t u d i n a l i n same three sections 3 measurements across w e b a n d 1 measu
r e m e n t o n face plate
3.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l s brackets
M i n i m u m o f three at t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f 5-point pattern o v e r area o f bracket
t a n k i n same three sections
3.4 Vertical w e b frame rings a n d transverse bulk
h e a d s o f d o u b l e s i d e t a n k s ( e x c l u d i n g d e c k area):
.1 strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l girders
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e bframe rings a n d b o t h 5-point pattern over approximately t w o square
transverse bulkheads
m e t e r area
.2 other strakes
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e bframe rings a n d both T w o measurements between each pair o f
vertical stiffeners
transverse bulkheads
3.5 W e b f r a m e r i n g s a n d cross ties f o r o t h e r T h r e e w e b f r a m e r i n g s w i t h m i n i m u m o f three 5 - p o i n t pattern o v e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o square
t a n k s t h a n d o u b l e side t a n k s
locations o n each w e b , i n c l u d i n g i n w a y o f meter area o f w e b frame rings, plus single
cross tie connections and l o w e r end bracket
m e a s u r e m e n t s o n face plate o f w e b f r a m e r i n g
and cross ties
3.6 H o r i z o n t a l girders
Plating o n each girder i n a m i n i m u m o f three T w o measurements b e t w e e n each pair o f
longitudinal girder stiffeners
sections
Single measurements
3.7 Stiffeners
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4. T r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s a n d s w a s h b u l k h e a d s
4.1 Upper a n d l o w e r stool, w h e r e fitted
4.2 D e c k h e a d a n d b o t t o m strakes, a n d strakes i n

w a y o fhorizontal girders
4.3 A l l other strakes
4.4 Strakes i n corrugated bulkheads
4.5 Stiffeners
4.6 Brackets
4.7 H o r i z o n t a l girders
4.8 Deep webs
Transverse strake w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d 5-point pattern b e t w e e n stiffeners over o n e

meter length
connection t o inner bottom/deck plating
Transverse strake w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d 5-point pattern b e t w e e n stiffeners over o n e
connection t obulkhead plating
meter length
Plating b e t w e e n pair o f stiffeners at three 5-point pattern o v e r about o n e square m e t e r o f
l o c a t i o n s : a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 / 4 , 1/2 a n d 3 / 4 w i d t h p l a t i n g
o f tank
Plating b e t w e e n pair o f stiffeners at m i d d l e Single m e a s u r e m e n t
location
Plating f o r each change o f scantling, at centre 5-point pattern over about o n e square m e t e r o f
plating
o f web a n d flange o f corrugation
M i n i m u m o f three t y p i c a l stiffeners
F o r w e b , 5-point pattern over span b e t w e e n
bracket connections ( t w o measurements
across w e b at each bracket connection a n d
one at centre o f span)
F o r face plate, single m e a s u r e m e n t s at each
bracket t o e a n d at centre o f span
M i n i m u m o f three at top, m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f 5-point pattern o v e r area o f bracket
tank
A l l girders w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s a t b o t h ends 5-point pattern o v e r o n e square m e t e r area,
and middle
plus single measurements near bracket toes
and o n flanges
M e a s u r e m e n t s at t o e o f b r a c k e t a n d at centre o f F o r w e b , 5 p o i n t pattern o v e r about 1 square
span
meter.
3 measurements across flange

have thickness measurements taken.
4.2.4.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y f u r t h e r e x t e n d t h e
thickness measurements as d e e m e d necessary.
coating is found to bei na G O O D condition, the extent o f
revealed from deck plating measurements.
measured, a t least o n e shall include a ballast t a n k w i t h i n
0,5Z, a m i d s h i p s .
See circular
at a special s u r v e y are g i v e n i n T a b l e 4 . 2 . 5 . 1 . Pressure
testing o f cargo tanks m a y b e accepted based o n
confirmation f r o m t h e master stating that t h e testing
has been carried o u t w i t h satisfactory results.
4.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f c a r g o t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d t o
the highest p o i n t that liquid w i l l rise under service
conditions.
T a b l e 4.2.5.1
M i n i m u m requirements tot a n k testing a t specialsurveys
of chemicaltankers
age < 5
subsequent
age > 5
A l l ballast t a n k boundaries.
A l l ballast t a n k boundaries.
Cargo t a n k boundaries facing ballast A l l cargo t a n k b o u n d a r i e s
t a n k s , v o i d spaces, p i p e t u n n e l s ,
p u m p r o o m s o r cofferdams
4.2.5.5 T h e tests o f d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d o t h e r
spaces n o t d e s i g n e d f o r t h e c a r r i a g e o f l i q u i d s m a y b e
omitted, p r o v i d e d a satisfactory internal e x a m i n a t i o n
together w i t h a n e x a m i n a t i o n o f the tanktop i s carried out.
4.2.6 O n c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e
selected steel cargo pipes outside cargo tanks a n d ballast
pipes passing t h r o u g h cargo tanks shall be:
.1 thickness m e a s u r e d a t r a n d o m o r selected pipe
lengths t o be opened f o r internal inspection;
.2 p r e s s u r e t e s t e d t o t h e m a x i m u m w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e .
Special attention shall be g i v e n t o cargo/slop
discharge p i p i n g t h r o u g h ballast t a n k s a n d v o i d spaces.
and systems.
4.2.7.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
to t h e requirements o f annual survey (refer t o 4.3.2.6),
e x a m i n a t i o n , tests a n d checks o f sufficient extent t o
ensure that t h e relevant mechanical, electrical equipment
and systems are i n a satisfactory condition a n d are fit f o r
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the intended purpose f o r t h e n e w p e r i o d o f class o f

5 years t o b e assigned, subject t o proper maintenance
and operation a n d t o periodical surveys being carried o u t
at t h e d u e dates.
equipment o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems are subject t o
.3 a u t o m a t e d c a r g o c o n t r o l s y s t e m ;
pump rooms;
.7 c a r g o h e a t i n g s y s t e m i n c a r g o t a n k s .
4.2.7.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g e q u i p m e n t s h a l l b e a d d i t i o n
a l l y s u r v e y e d i n a cargo area o f a l l c h e m i c a l tankers:
.1 cargo, stripping a n d ballast p u m p s ( s u r v e y e d
and o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested), safety valves o n p u m p s
(operationally tested);
.2 p r e s s u r e / v a c u u m v a l v e s o f c a r g o t a n k v e n t i n g
system (opened up, surveyed a n d checked f o r function
ing), f l a m e screens (checked);
.3 a h e a t i n g s y s t e m o f c a r g o t a n k s ( s u r v e y e d a n d
p r e s s u r e t e s t e d a t 1,5 t i m e s t h e w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e ) ;
.4 a d r a i n s y s t e m o f p u m p r o o m s ( c h e c k e d a n d
tested);
.5 a l l v e n t i l a t i n g s y s t e m s i n t h e c a r g o a r e a i n c l u d i n g
portable fans ( e x a m i n e d a n d o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested);
.6 g a u g e s o f a c a r g o l e v e l i n t a n k s ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested);
.7 l i q u i d c a r g o l e v e l a l a r m ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d ) ;
.8 o v e r f l o w c o n t r o l ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d ) ;
.9 p r e s s u r e a n d t e m p e r a t u r e a l a r m ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y
tested);
.10 r e m o t e c o n t r o l o f p u m p r o o m s y s t e m s (oper
ationally tested);
.11 a s a m p l i n g d e v i c e f o r c a r g o t a n k s , i f f i t t e d
(operationally tested);
.12 a n i n e r t g a s s y s t e m ( o p e r a t i o n a l l y t e s t e d ) ;
.13 t h e b o w a n d s t e r n e m e r g e n c y t o w i n g a r r a n g e
ments are surveyed, i f fitted;
.14 e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t i n c l u d i n g t e s t i n g o f p r o t e c
tive means o f electric m o t o r s .
4.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
4.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
(i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y date + 3 m o n t h s ) o f t h e ship's i n i t i a l
classification s u r v e y after i t s construction o r t h e date
in Service
4.3.2 S c o p e .
4.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
h u l l , p i p i n g , m e c h a n i c a l a n d electrical equipment, as w e l l
as s y s t e m s a r e m a i n t a i n e d i n a s a t i s f a c t o r y c o n d i t i o n .
4.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l plating a n d its closing
w a t e r t i g h t structures as f a r as practicable.
4.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f t h e w e a t h e r d e c k i n c l u d e s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l cargo t a n k openings i n c l u d i n g
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f v a c u u m / p r e s s u r e v a l v e s o f v e n t
systems, f l a m e screens a n d flame-arresting fittings;
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n a i r p i p e s o f f u e l
and o i l tanks;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f c a r g o , b u n k e r , v e n t i l a t i n g a n d v e n t
piping systems, including vent masts a n d headers;
sections a n d their earthing.
tunnels, i f any, includes:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l p u m p r o o m bulkheads f o r signs
o f dangerous c h e m i c a l leakage o r fractures a n d , i n
particular, t h e sealing arrangements o f p u m p shafts a n d
b u l k h e a d sockets;
systems;
sections a n d their earthings;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f v e n t s y s t e m s , i n c l u d i n g a n
4.3.2.5.1 E x a m i n a t i o n o f b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e r e r e
q u i r e d as a consequence o f t h e results o f t h e special
survey (refer t o 4.2.2.3.1) o r intermediate survey (refer t o
4.4.2.2.1 a n d 4.4.2.2.2) shall be carried o u t . W h e n
considered necessary b y the surveyor, o r w h e n extensive
corrosion exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried
out a n d i f t h e results o f these thickness measurements
indicate that substantial corrosion is found, t h e extent o f
thickness measurements shall b e increased i n accordance
w i t h Table 4.2.4.2. These extended thickness measure
m e n t s shall b e carried o u t before t h e s u r v e y is credited as
completed.
taken.
and systems.
4.3.2.6.1 P u m p s , f a n s w i t h t h e i r d r i v e m o t o r s ,
control systems, instrumentation, safety devices a n d
other e q u i p m e n t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g systems, as f a r as
practicable, are subject t o e x a m i n a t i o n a n d operational
testing:
cargo a n d stripping system;
ballast system;
automated cargo control system;
hydrocarbon gas concentration control system i n
pump rooms;
cargo heating system i n cargo tanks.
4.3.2.6.2 S u r v e y s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o c o n f i r m t h a t
potential sources o f fire i n p u m p r o o m s o r nearby are
m i s s i n g a n d ladders f o r access a r e i n f i t c o n d i t i o n a n d
that all t h e electrical equipment i n p u m p r o o m s is i n f i t
condition.
4.3.2.6.3 D u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n c o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e
m a d e that all t h e electrical equipment i n p u m p r o o m s is
in fit condition a n d properly maintained.
4.3.2.6.4 S u r v e y o f i n e r t g a s s y s t e m i s c a r r i e d o u t ,
w h i c h includes:
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m t h a t a l l p i p i n g a n d t h e i r
c o m p o n e n t s a r e i n f i t c o n d i t i o n a n d free o f signs o f
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n t o c o n f i r m t h a t b o t h i n e r t g a s b l o w e r s
are p r o p e r l y operated;
.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a s c r u b b e r r o o m v e n t i l a t i n g
system;
.4 c h e c k o f a d e c k w a t e r s e a l f o r a u t o m a t i c f i l l i n g
.5 c h e c k o f a n o n - r e t u r n v a l v e c o n d i t i o n ;
.6 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a l l r e m o t e l y o p e r a t e d a n d
automatically controlled valves including inert gas
shut-off valves;
.7 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s o o t b l o w e r s i n t e r l o c k i n g ;
.8 c h e c k , a s f a r a s p r a c t i c a b l e , i n c l u d i n g s i m u l a t i o n
supply main;
l o w pressure i n t h e pipeline feeding t h e deck water
seal;
l o w pressure o rl o w velocity o f water flow;
h i g h w a t e r level i n scrubber;
discontinuance o f inert gas blowers operation;
failure o f p o w e r supply t o t h e automatic control system
for t h e gas regulating v a l v e a n d t o c o n t i n u o u s l y indicating
and p e r m a n e n t l y recording devices f o r m o n i t o r i n g pressure
a n d o x y g e n content i n t h e inert gas supply m a i n ;
.9 c h e c k o f a n a c c u r a c y o f p o r t a b l e a n d f i x e d
.10 c h e c k , i f p r a c t i c a b l e , o f t h e p r o p e r f u n c t i o n i n g o f
the inert gas s y s t e m after t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e above
checks.
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4.3.2.6.5 S u r v e y o f p i p i n g a n d f i t t i n g s o f a f i x e d
f o a m fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g system o n deck a n d i n p u m p
r o o m s shall b e carried out.
4.3.2.6.6 S u r v e y a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f s p a r k
m e a n s f o r silencers, i f fitted, shall b e carried o u t .
SURVEY
4.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
4.4.1.2 T h e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , a d d i t i o n a l
to t h e requirements o f the a n n u a l survey, m a y b e s u r v e y e d
either at o r b e t w e e n t h e 2 n d a n d 3 r d a n n u a l survey.
4.4.2 S c o p e .
4.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
survey i n 4 . 3 , t h e scope o f intermediate survey shall
include, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's age, t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
4.4.2.2 t o 4.4.2.4.
4.4.2.1.2 F o r w e a t h e r d e c k s , a n e x a m i n a t i o n a s f a r a s
applicable o f cargo, bunker, ballast, steam a n d v e n t
p i p i n g systems, as w e l l as v e n t masts a n d headers, shall
be carried o u t . I f u p o n e x a m i n a t i o n there i s a n y d o u b t
as t o t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e p i p i n g , t h e p i p i n g m a y b e
r e q u i r e d t o b e pressure tested, thickness m e a s u r e d o r
both.
4.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s b e t w e e n 5 a n d
10 years o f age.
The following shall apply:
.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f r e p r e s e n t a t i v e b a l l a s t t a n k s
a n d selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r shall b e carried o u t . I f such
s u r v e y reveals n o v i s i b l e structural defects, t h e examina
tion m a y be limited t o a verification that t h e hard
protective coating remains i n G O O D condition;
.2 a b a l l a s t t a n k s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a t s u b s e q u e n t
2.1 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g h a s n o t b e e n a p p l i e d
2.2 a s o f t o r s e m i - h a r d c o a t i n g h a s b e e n a p p l i e d ; o r
2.3 s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d w i t h i n t h e t a n k , o r
2.4 a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f o u n d t o b e i n l e s s
than a G O O D condition a n d i t i s n o t repaired t o t h e
satisfaction o f the surveyor;
.3 s u s p e c t a r e a s i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l
be e x a m i n e d .
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4.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s b e t w e e n 1 0 a n d
15 y e a r s o f age.
The f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
cargo a n d ballast tanks is n o t required unless deemed
necessary b y the attending surveyor;
.2 t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d a t t h e
second annual survey a n d be progressed during t h e
succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o completion at the third
.3 a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y , t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y m a y b e
considered i n lieu o f the requirements o f 4.2.2.2.
4.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f c h e m i c a l t a n k e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f
age.
The f o l l o w i n g shall apply:
cargo a n d ballast tanks is n o t required unless deemed
second annual survey a n d be progressed during t h e
succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o completion at the third
intermediate s u r v e y . T h e overall a n d close-up surveys
portions o f cargo tanks a n d ballast tanks shall b e carried
out i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable requirements f o r
intermediate surveys, i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e
scope o f t h e d r y dock survey is specified
i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w light ballast waterline.
4.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y a n d
F O RTHICKNESS
MEASUREMENTS
4.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r o c e d u r e s f o r t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s a r e g i v e n i n 1.5.
The provisions related t o t h e procedure f o r recogni
t i o n o fthe firms engaged i n thickness measurements are
g i v e n i n 1.6.
4.8 R E P O R T I N G O N H U L L S U R V E Y
AND EVALUATION O F SURVEY
4.8.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f s u r v e y r e p o r t .
be evaluated f o r acceptability a n d continued structural
i n t e g r i t y o f the ship's h u l l .
A p p e n d i x 4.8 a n d considered i nthe relevant forms o f t h e
Register documents.
portion o f the s u r v e y . A list o fitems e x a m i n e d
and/or
shall be made available t o t h enext attending surveyor
4.8.2.3 A n E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y s h a l l b e
submitted t o t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d kept o n board t h e ship
for reference at future s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l
the R S B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e ship's s u r v e y
and/or issued this S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f t h e
survey reports.
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Appendix 4.8
SURVEY REPORTING

a n d p i p i n g systems shall b e stated i n the relevant f o r m s
o f the Register documents considering t h e f o l l o w i n g
principles.
PRINCIPLES
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , t h e identification o f locations o f
close-up survey a n d thickness measurements shall include t h e
description o f structural members i naccordance w i t h the applicable
r e q u i r e m e n t s d e p e n d i n g o n the t y p e o f s u r v e y a n d t h e ship's age.
frame ring/one deck transverse, t h e identification shall
include a l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each t a n k b y reference to frame
n
umbers.
1 GENERAL
a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d for w h i c h the scope o f a close-up
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e s u r v e y a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s h a s b e e n s p e c i a l l y
2.6 C a r g o p i p i n g o n d e c k , c a r g o a n d b a l l a s t p i p i n g
w i t h i n cargo and ballast tanks, p u m p r o o m s , pipe tunnels
a n d v o i d spaces, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , w h e r e :
found;
carried out;
been carried out.
out i n accordance w i t h the applicable Rules;
3 RESULTS OF SURVEY
i m p o s e d or deleted;
i n each t a n k (rated G O O D , F A I R o r P O O R ) shall b e
identified.
documentary trail;
information, w h i c h m a y b e used as input f o r
w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f the presence a n d characteristics o f
maintenance o f Rules and instructions.
d a m a g e s a n d defects s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d . R e p o r t s m a y b e
continuing o r completing the survey.
4 ACTIONS T A K E N WITH R E S P E C T T O FINDINGS
tested shall b e also m a d e available t o the n e x t attending
surveyor.
o p i n i o n t h a t repairs are r e q u i r e d , a l l s u c h h u l l structures
shall b e listed i n the r e p o r t . A l l details o f the repairs
2 SCOPE OF SURVEY
effected shall b e reported b y m a r k i n g specific reference
to relevant items i n the report.
4.2 R e p a i r s c a r r i e d o u t s h a l l b e r e p o r t e d w i t h
carried out shall b e identified.
identification of:
their location and ship's compartment;
hull structural member;
has been carried out, together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f the
m e a n s o f access used s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
repair m e t h o d (complete o r partial replacement,
r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.) i n c l u d i n g :
measurements have been carried out shall b e identified.
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steel grades a n d scantlings ( i f different f r o m t h e

original),
sketches/photos, i f necessary;
repair extent;
non-destructive testing.
5 SURVEYS O F BULK
5.1
CARRIERS
GENERAL
5.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
5.1.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f propelled b u l k carriers, as defined i n 1 . 1 , other t h a n
double s k i n b u l k carriers, as defined i n 1 . 1 .
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f the cargo holds,
c o f f e r d a m s , pipe t u n n e l s , v o i d spaces, fuel o i l t a n k s
w i t h i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
present requirements are additional t o t h e classification
requirements given i n Part I I "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope".
additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
5.1.1.4 S h i p s , w h i c h a r e r e q u i r e d t o c o m p l y w i t h 5 . 9
( I A C S U R S 1 9 ) , are subject t o t h e additional thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t guidance c o n t a i n e d i n A p p e n d i x 5.9-3 w i t h
respect t o t h e vertically corrugated transverse watertight
bulkhead between cargo holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 for purposes
o f determining compliance with I A C S U R S 1 9 prior t o
the relevant compliance deadline stipulated i n 5.11 a n d at
subsequent intermediate surveys (for ships o v e r 10 years
o f age) a n d special surveys f o r purposes o f v e r i f y i n g
continuing compliance w i t h 5.9.
5.1.1.5 S h i p s , w h i c h a r e r e q u i r e d t o c o m p l y
w i t h 5 . 1 2 ( I A C S U R S 3 1 ) , are subject t o t h e additional
thickness measurement guidance contained i n
A n n e x 5 . 1 2 - 1 w i t h respect t o t h e side s h e l l frames a n d
brackets prior t o t h e relevant compliance deadline
stipulated i n 5.11 a n d at subsequent intermediate a n d
special surveys f o r purposes o f v e r i f y i n g c o n t i n u i n g
compliance w i t h 5.12.
5.1.1.6 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s w i t h h y b r i d c a r g o h o l d
arrangements, i.e., w i t h s o m e cargo h o l d s o f single side
s k i n a n d others o f d o u b l e side s k i n , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S e c t i o n 6 s h a l l a p p l y t o cargo h o l d s o f d o u b l e side s k i n
a n d associated w i n g spaces.
5.1.1.7 B u l k c a r r i e r s d e f i n e d i n 5 . 9 . 1 a n d 5 . 1 0 . 1 s h a l l
be s u r v e y e d t o d e t e r m i n e t h e i r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e requi
rements o f 5.9 ( I A C S U R S19), 5.10 ( I A C S U R S 2 2 ) a n d
5.11 ( I A C S U R S 2 3 ) b y t h e d u e dates s t i p u l a t e d i n 5 . 1 1 . 1 .
in Service
5.1.1.8 F r a m e s o f c a r g o h o l d s o f b u l k c a r r i e r s
defined i n 5.12.1.1 a n d 5.12.1.2 shall b e surveyed t o
determine their compliance w i t h the requirements o f 5.12
( I A C S U R S 3 1 ) b y t h e d u e dates stipulated i n 5.12.1.5
and 5.12.1.6 respectively.
5.1.1.9 S t o p p i n g a n d s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s f o r h a t c h
covers o f cargo holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 o f b u l k carriers
defined i n 5.13.1.1 shall be surveyed t o determine their
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.13 ( I A C S U R S 3 0 )
b y t h e d u e dates stipulated i n 5.13.1.2.
a r r a n g e m e n t s , e.g. w i t h s o m e cargo h o l d s o f s i n g l e side
s k i n a n d others o f d o u b l e side s k i n , t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S e c t i o n 6 s h a l l a p p l y t o cargo h o l d s o f d o u b l e side s k i n .
5.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
Definitions used i n this Section are g i v e n i n 1.1.
5.1.3 R e p a i r s .
5.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y .
annual o r other surveys h a v i n g t h e scope o f the foregoing
w h e r e close-up surveys are required, shall b e carried o u t
5.2 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
5.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
s u r v e y after construction a n d thereafter five years f r o m
the credited dates o f t h e p r e v i o u s special surveys.
H o w e v e r , a n e x t e n s i o n o f class o f three m o n t h s
m a x i m u m beyond t h e 5 t h year m a y be granted i n
e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d
o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special
5.2.1.3 F o r s p e c i a l s u r v e y c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l
4th annual survey a n d shall be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
scope o f s u r v e y s h a l l b e c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s , i f
5.2.2 S c o p e .
5.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y , e x a m i n a t i o n , tests,
related p i p i n g as required i n 5.2.2.1.3, i s i n a satisfactory
condition a n d i s f i t f o r its intended purpose f o r t h e n e w
p e r i o d o f class o f 5 y e a r s t o b e a s s i g n e d s u b j e c t t o p r o p e r
maintenance a n d operation a n d t o periodical surveys being
c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
5.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r go h o l d s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g d o u b l e
b o t t o m t a n k s , p i p e t u n n e l s , c o f f e r d a m s a n d v o i d spaces
b o u n d i n g cargo holds, decks a n d outer h u l l shall b e
examined, a n d this examination shall be supplemented b y
thickness measurements a n d testing as required i n 5.2.4
a n d 5.2.5, t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y r e m a i n s
e f f e c t i v e . T h e a i m o f t h e examination is t o discover
s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n , s i g n i f i c a n t d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, da
m a g e s o r o t h e r s t r u c t u r a l d e t e r i o r a t i o n , t h a t m a y b e present.
5.2.2.1.3 A l l p i p i n g s y s t e m s w i t h i n t h e a b o v e s p a c e s
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested under
w o r k i n g pressure t o attending surveyor's satisfaction t o
ensure that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
5.2.2.1.4 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s
c o n v e r t e d t o v o i d spaces s h a l l b e specially considered
i n relation t o t h e requirements f o r ballast tanks.
5.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
5.2.2.2.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e a p a r t o f t h e
special s u r v e y . T h e overall a n d close-up surveys a n d
thickness measurements, as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r
portions o f t h e cargo holds a n d ballast tanks shall b e
carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable require
m e n t s f o r special surveys, i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e
scope o f d r y dock survey i s g i v e n i n 2 . 5 o f Part I I
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f the cargo holds a n d ballast tanks are
considered t o b e t h e parts o f the h u l l b e l o w light ballast w a t e r l i n e .
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5.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
corrosion p r e v e n t i o n system o f ballast tanks shall be
e x a m i n e d . F o r ballast tanks, excluding double b o t t o m
tanks, where a hard protective coating is found i n P O O R
c o n d i t i o n a n d i t i s n o t r e n e w e d w h e r e soft o r semi-hard
coating h a s been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective
coating h a s n o t been applied f r o m t h e t i m e o f construc
tion, the tanks i n question shall be examined at annual
i n t e r v a l s . T h i c k n e s s measurements shall b e carried o u t as
W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f hard protective coating is
f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m tanks a n d i t is n o t renewed,
w h e r e a soft o r semi-hard coating h a s been applied, o r
where a hard protective coating has n o t been applied f r o m
the t i m e o f construction, t h e tanks i n question m a y b e
examined a t annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary
b y t h e surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists,
thickness measurements shall b e carried out.
5.2.2.3.2 W h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s
provided i n cargo holds a n d i s f o u n d i n G O O D
condition, t h e scope o f close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements m a y be specially considered.
5.2.2.4 H a t c h c o v e r s a n d c o a m i n g s .
T h e hatch covers a n d c o m i n g s shall b e s u r v e y e d as
follows.
5.2.2.4.1 A t h o r o u g h i n s p e c t i o n o f t h e i t e m s l i s t e d
i n 5.3.2.3 shall b e carried o u t .
5.2.2.4.2 S a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f a l l m e c h a n i c a l l y
operated hatch covers shall b e checked, including:
condition;
5.2.2.4.3 T h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f s e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t s
o f all hatch covers shall b e checked b y hose testing o r
equivalent.
5.2.2.4.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t o f t h e h a t c h c o v e r
and coamings plating a n d stiffeners shall b e carried o u t
as g i v e n i n T a b l e 5 . 2 . 4 . 1 .
shall b e carried o u t a t each special s u r v e y . F u e l o i l tanks
i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area shall b e s u r v e y e d i n accordance
w i t h Table 5.2.3.1.
Table
5.2.3.1
Overall survey o f fuel oiltanks i n t h ecargo area a t special surveys o fb u l k carriers

Age < 5
5 < age < 10
10 < age < 15
and subsequent A g e > 15
None
One
Two
Half, m i n i m u m t w o
N o t e s : 1.These requirements apply t o tanks o fintegral (structural) type.

2 . I f a selection o f tanks i s accepted t o b e e x a m i n e d , t h e n different tanks shall b e e x a m i n e d at each special s u r v e y o n a r o t a t i o n a l basis.
3. P e a k tanks ( a l l uses) shall b e subject t o i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n a t each special survey.
4. A t special survey N o . 3 a n d subsequent special surveys, o n e deep t a n k f o r fuel o i l i n t h e cargo area shall b e included, i f fitted.
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5.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y , a s
d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f
t h e spaces u n d e r s u r v e y , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d w h e r e spaces h a v e s t r u c t u r a l arran
g e m e n t s o r details, w h i c h h a v e s u f f e r e d defects i n s i m i l a r
spaces o r s i m i l a r s h i p s a c c o r d i n g t o a v a i l a b l e i n f o r m a t i o n .
5.2.3.4 F o r a r e a s i n s p a c e s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coatings are f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope
o f close-up surveys according t o Table 5.2.3.2 m a y be
specially considered (refer also t o 5.2.2.3.2).
5.2.4.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s t o t h i c k n e s s
measurements at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 5.2.4.1.
For additional thickness measurement guidelines
applicable t o t h e vertically corrugated transverse bulk
head b e t w e e n cargo h o l d N o s . 1 a n d 2 o n ships subject t o
compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 5 . 9 (refer also
to 5.1.1.4), reference shall b e made t o A p p e n d i x 5.9-2.
F o r a d d i t i o n a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t g u i d e l i n e s applic
able t o t h e side s h e l l f r a m e s a n d b r a c k e t s o n ships subject t o
the compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 5.12 (refer also
to 5.1.1.5), reference shall b e m a d e t o A p p e n d i x 5 . 1 2 - 1 .
Table 5.2.4.2 a n d m a y b e additionally specified i n t h e
S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e as required b y 1.3.1. T h e s e extended
s u r v e y i s credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t e d
areas
identified at previous surveys shall be examined.Areas
o f substantial corrosion identified at previous surveys
shall have thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built
under the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers,
the i d e n t i f i e d substantial c o r r o s i o n areas m a y be:
protected b y coating applied i n accordance w i t h t h e
coating manufacturer's requirements a n d examined at
annual intervals t o c o n f i r m t h e coating i n w a y i s still i n
good condition; o r alternatively required to be measured
at a n n u a l intervals.
Table
5.2.3.2
M i n i m u m requirements toclose-up survey a t special hull surveys o fbulk carriers

age < 5
5 < age < 10
10 < age < 15
(A) 2 5 p e r c e n t o f s h e l l f r a m e s i n
t h e f o r w a r d cargo h o l d at represen
tative positions.
(A) S e l e c t e d f r a m e s i n r e m a i n i n g
cargo holds.
(B)
O n e transverse w e b w i t h
associated plating a n d longitu
dinals i n t w o representative water
ballast tanks o f each type ( i . e .
topside o r h o p p e r side t a n k ) .
(C)
T w o selected cargo h o l d
transverse bulkheads, including
internal structure o f upper a n d
l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
(A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n t h e f o r w a r d c a r g o
h o l d a n d 2 5 p e r cent o f shell frames i n each
o f t h e r e m a i n i n g cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g
upper a n d l o w e r e n d attachments a n d
adjacent shell p l a t i n g . F o r b u l k carriers
100 0 0 0 deadweight a n d above, a l l shell
frames i n the foremost cargo h o l d a n d 5 0 per cent
o f shell frames i n each o f t h e r e m a i n i n g
cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g upper a n d l o w e r e n d
attachments a n d adjacent shell plating.
(A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n t h e
f o r w a r d a n d o n e o t h e r selected
cargo h o l d a n d 5 0 p e r cent o f
frames i n each o f the r e m a i n i n g
cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g upper a n d
lower e n d attachments a n d
adjacent shell plating.
and subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n a l l
cargo holds, i n c l u d i n g upper
and l o w e r e n d attachments
a n d adjacent shell plating.
Areas ( B ) ( E ) a s for|
special survey N o . 3
(B) A l l t r a n s v e r s e w e b s w i t h
associated plating a n d longi
tudinals i n each ballast tank.
(B) O n e t r a n s v e r s e w e b w i t h a s s o c i a t e d (B) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n
plating a n d longitudinals i n each ballast b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
stiffening system.
tank.
(B) F o r w a r d a n d a f t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n A r e a s (C), (D) a n d (E) a s f o r
o n e ballast tank, i n c l u d i n g stiffening system. special s u r v e y N o . 2
(C) A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s ,
including internal structure o f upper a n d
coamings (plating a n d stiffeners).
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k
structure inside line o f hatch openings
b e t w e e n a l l cargo h o l d hatches
N o t e s : 1 . ( A ) ( E ) areas o f close-up survey, i n c l u d i n g :

(A)
cargo h o l d transverse frames;
(B)
transverse w e b frame o r watertight transverse bulkhead i n ballast tanks;
(C)
cargo h o l d transverse bulkheads plating, stiffeners a n d girders;
(D)
argo h o l d hatch covers a n d coamings;
(E)
deck plating a n d under deck structure inside line o f hatch openings b e t w e e n cargo h o l d hatches.
2. R e f e r t o sketches i n F i g . 5.2.3.2-1 f o r t h e areas c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o ( A ) - ( E ) at close-up s u r v e y o f b u l k a n d c o m b i n a t i o n carriers.
3. A l s o refer t o sketch i n F i g . 5.2.3.2-2 f o r areas o f side s h e l l frames i n cargo holds.
4 . C r i t e r i a f o r e v a l u a t i n g t h e c o n d i t i o n o f h a t c h covers a n d c o a m i n g s o f cargo h o l d s ( f o r ships constructed o n o r after 1 January 2 0 0 4 ) are
given i n Appendix 5.2-1.
5. C l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d a t f o u r l e v e l s , sketches o f w h i c h a r e g i v e n i n F i g s . 5.2.3.2-3 a n d 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 4 :
l e v e l a i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e i n n e r b o t t o m a n d i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e l i n e o f gussets ( i f fitted) a n d shedders f o r ships w i t h o u t l o w e r stool;
level b i m m e d i a t e l y above and b e l o w the l o w e r stool s h e l f plate (for those ships fitted w i t h l o w e r stools), a n d i m m e d i a t e l y above t h e
line o f shedder plates;
level c about mid-height o fthe bulkhead;
l e v e l d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the upper deck p l a t i n g a n d i m m e d i a t e l y adjacent t o the upper w i n g tank, a n d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the upper
stool s h e l f plate (for those ships w i t h upper stools), o r i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w t h e topside tanks.
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Typical transverse section of cargo hold.

Areas (A), (B) and (D) for close-up survey
0,25h
Lower part
of the frame
0,25h
Typical transverse bulkhead of cargo hold

Area (C) for close-up survey
Upper stool
Under deck tank
Fig. 5.2.3.2-2
L o w e r p a r t a n d a r e a s ( A ) , ( B ) , (C) a n d ( D ) o f f r a m e s i n c a r g o h o l d s
o f b u l k carriers
i
i
Level d
i
Level c
Level
Lower stool
Hopper tank
Double bottom tank
Typical areas of deck plating and under deck structure inside line
of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches
Area (E) for close-up survey
Cargo
hatch
Cargo
hatch
F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 3 L e v e l s a, c a n d d f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
o f transverse bulkheads h a v i n g n o upper and l o w e r stools
i n cargo holds o f b u l k carriers
Level d
Cargo
hatch
Level c
Level a
Fig. 5.2.3.2-1
A r e a s ( A ) , ( B ) , (C), ( D ) a n d ( E ) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f b u l k c a r r i e r s
F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 4 L e v e l s b,c a n d d f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f t r a n s v e r s e
bulkheads h a v i n g upper and l o w e r stools i n cargo holds o f b u l k carriers
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in Service
T a b l e 5.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements t o thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a ts p e c i a l s u r v e y s
Age < 5
1. Suspect areas.
5 < age < 1 0
of bulk carriers
10 < age < 15
and subsequent
A g e > 15
1. Suspect areas.
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h a r e a :
.1 t w o transverse sections o f deck p l a t i n g .1 each deck plate outside line o f cargo
hatch openings;
outside line o f cargo hatch openings.
.2 t w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s b e y o n d t h e
line o f cargo hatch openings, o f w h i c h
o n e i s i n t h e m i d s h i p area;
3. W i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s i n w a y o f t h e 3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s
t w o transverse sections c o n s i d e r e d a b o v e . o u t s i d e t h e cargo l e n g t h area.
Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes outside
t h e cargo l e n g t h area.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t
and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f
t h o s e structural m e m b e r s subject t o close-up t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s
subject
survey according t o Table 5.2.3.2.
to close-up survey according t o
Table 5.2.3.2.
5. R e f e r a l s o t o 5.1.1.4 a n d A p p e n d i x 5.9-3
for additional thickness measurement
guidelines applicable t o t h e vertically
corrugated transverse watertight bulk
heads b e t w e e n cargo h o l d N o s . 1 a n d 2
o n b u l k carriers subject t o c o m p l i a n c e
6. R e f e r a l s o t o 5 . 1 . 1 . 5 a n d A p p e n
dix 5.12-1 f o r additional thickness
measurement guidelines applicable t o
t h e side s h e l l frames a n d brackets o n
ships subject t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 5.12
1. Suspect areas.
.1 each deck plate outside line o f
cargo hatch openings;
.2 t h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s b e y o n d
the line o f cargo hatch openings, o f
w h i c h o n e i s i n t h e m i d s h i p area;
3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l
length.
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l
a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f cor
rosion pattern, o f those structural
m e m b e r s subject t o close-up s u r v e y
according t o Table 5.2.3.2.
5. R e f e r a l s o t o 5 . 1 . 1 . 4 a n d
Appendix 5.9-3 for additional
thickness measurement guidelines
a p p l i c a b l e t o t h e v e r t i c a l l y cor
rugated transverse watertight bulk
heads b e t w e e n cargo h o l d N o s . 1
a n d 2 o n b u l k carriers subject t o
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 5.9.
w i t h 5.9.
6. R e f e r a l s o t o 5.1.1.5 a n d A p p e n d i x 5 . 1 2 - 1
f o r a d d i t i o n a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t 6. R e f e r a l s o t o 5 . 1 . 1 . 5 a n d
guidelines applicable t o t h e side s h e l l A p p e n d i x 5 . 1 2 - 1 f o r a d d i t i o n a l
frames a n d brackets o n b u l k carriers thickness m e a s u r e m e n t guidelines
subject t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h 5.12
applicable t o t h e side shell frames
a n d brackets o n b u l k carriers subject
to compliance w i t h 5.12
T a b l e 5.2.4.2
R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r extent o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s i nareas o f s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n within cargo area a ts p e c i a l s u r v e y o f b u l k carriers
Extent o f measurement
Pattern o f measurement
a) S u s p e c t p l a t e , p l u s f o u r a d j a c e n t p l a t e s .
b) R e f e r t o o t h e r i t e m s o f t a b l e s f o r p a r t i c u l a r s o n g a u g i n g
i n w a y tanks and cargo holds.
M i n i m u m o f t h r e e l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n w a y o f suspect areas.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n
longitudinals.
a) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n t o
inner bottom.
b) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n t o
shelf plate.
a) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y m i d h e i g h t .
b) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d a t p a r t o f b u l k h e a d a d j a c e n t t o u p p e r
deck or b e l o w upper stool shelfplate (for those ships fitted
w i t h upper stools).
a) 5 p o i n t s b e t w e e n s t i f f e n e r s o v e r 1 m l e n g t h .
a) S u s p e c t c r o s s d e c k s t r i p p l a t i n g .
f o r each
3 measurements i n line
3 measurements o n flange.
panel
across
between
weband
b) 5 p o i n t s b e t w e e n s t i f f e n e r s o v e r 1 m l e n g t h .
2
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f p l a t i n g .
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f p l a t i n g .
a) 5
1 m
a) T r a n s v e r s e m e m b e r s .
a) 5
b) L o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r .
b) 5
a) S i d e a n d e n d s k i r t s , e a c h 3 l o c a t i o n s .
a) 5
b) 3 l o n g i t u d i n a l b a n d s , t w o o u t b o a r d s t r a k e s a n d o n e b) 5
centerline strake.
p o i n t pattern b e t w e e n underdeck stiffeners over

length.
p o i n t pattern at each e n d a n d m i d span.
point pattern o n b o t h w e b and flange.
point pattern at each location.
point measurement each band.
Structural member
3.4 H a t c h c o a m i n g s .
3.5 T o p s i d e b a l l a s t t a n k s .
3.6 M a i n d e c k p l a t i n g .
3.7 M a i n d e c k l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
3.8 W e b f r a m e s / t r a n s v e r s e s .
4. D o u b l e b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r
structure.
4.1 I n n e r / d o u b l e b o t t o m p l a t i n g .
4.2 I n n e r / d o u b l e b o t t o m
longitudinal.
4.3 L o n g i t u d i n a l g i r d e r s o r
transverse floors.
4.4 W a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s
(watertight floors).
4.5 W e b f r a m e s .
4.6 B o t t o m / s i d e s h e l l l o n g i tudinals.
5. C a r g o h o l d s .
5.1 S i d e s h e l l f r a m e s
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E a c h s i d e a n d e n d o f c o a m i n g , o n e b a n d l o w e r 1/3 , o n e
band upper 2/3 o f coaming.
a) W a t e r t i g h t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s ;
l o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
upper 2/3;
stiffeners.
b) 2 r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s w a s h t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s ;
upper 2/3 o f bulkhead;
stiffeners.
c) 3 r e p r e s e n t a t i v e b a y s o f s l o p e p l a t i n g ;
l o w e r 1/3 o f t a n k ;
upper 2/3 o f tank.
d) L o n g i t u d i n a l s , s u s p e c t a n d a d j a c e n t .
Suspect plates a n d f o u r adjacent.
M i n i m u m o f3 longitudinals where plating measured.
Suspect plates.
5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t e a c h b a n d , i.e. e n d o r side c o a m i n g .
Suspect plate plus a l l adjacent
plates.
T h r e e longitudinals w h e r e plates
measured.
5 point over 1 m o f plating.

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

5 point over pattern 1 m o f length.
2

d) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b o t h w e b a n d f l a n g e o v e r 1 m e t r e l e n g t h .
5 point pattern o n b o t h w e b a n d flange o v e r 1 metre length.
5 point pattern over 1 m .
2
5 point pattern f o r each panel between longitudinals

over 1 m length.
3 measurements i n line across w e b a n d three
measurements o n flange.
5 point pattern over about 1 m .
2
Suspect plates.
a) l o w e r 1/3 o f t a n k .
b) u p p e r 2 / 3 o f t a n k .
Suspect plates.
M i n i m u m o f three l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n w a y o f suspect areas.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f
5 p o i n t pattern plates o v e r 1 m
3 measurements
i n line
3 measurements o n flange.
Suspect frame a n d each
A t each e n d a n d m i d span:
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o f b o t h w e b a n d f l a n g e ;
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d
attachment t o b o t h shell a n d l o w e r slope plate
adjacent
5.2.4.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y f u r t h e r e x t e n d t h e t h i c k
ness measurements as d e e m e d necessary.
coatings are found t o b e i n a G O O D condition, the extent
o f thickness measurements according t o Table 5.2.4.1
m a y b e specially considered (refer also t o 5.2.2.3.2).
revealed f r o m deck plating measurements, o n e o f w h i c h
s h a l l b e i n t h e a m i d s h i p s area.
5.2.4.6 R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s t o
determine both general a n d local levels o f corrosion i n
the shell frames and their end attachments i n a l l cargo holds
and w a t e r ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t . T h i c k n e s s
measurements shall b e also carried o u t t o determine t h e
corrosion levels o n t h e transverse b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g . T h e
extent o f thickness measurements m a y b e specially
considered, p r o v i d e d t h e surveyor i s satisfied b y t h e
close-up survey, that there i s n o structural d i m i n u t i o n , a n d
the h a r d protective coating w h e r e applied remains efficient.
5.2.5.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s , d e e p t a n k s
and cargo holds used for w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e cargo
plating.
plating.
o f plating.
across w e ba n d
l e n g t h areas, as w e l l as representative f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l
be pressure tested.
deemed necessary.
5.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f c a r g o h o l d s f o r w a t e r b a l l a s t
shall b e tested w i t h a head o f l i q u i d t o near t h e t o p o f
cargo hatches.
5.2.5.5 B o u n d a r i e s o f f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f liquid t o thehighest point that liquid w i l l
rise under service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o f fuel o i l
tanks m a y be specially considered based o n a satisfactory
c o n f i r m a t i o n f r o m t h e master stating that t h e pressure
testing h a s been carried o u t according t o t h e require
m e n t s w i t h satisfactory results.
5.2.5.6 T h e t e s t i n g o f d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d o t h e r
spaces n o t designed f o r t h e carriage o f l i q u i d m a y b e
omitted, provided a satisfactory internal e x a m i n a t i o n
together w i t h a n examination o f the tank t o p is carried
out.
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5.2.6 A d d i t i o n a l s p e c i a l s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s a f t e r
determining compliance with S O L A S XII/12 a n dXII/13.
5.2.6.1 F o r ships c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X D / 1 2 f o r h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space w a t e r detectors,
t h e special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test o f
t h e w a t e r ingress d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m a n d o f t h e i r a l a r m s .
5.2.6.2 F o r s h i p s c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X I I / 1 3 for t h e availability o f p u m p i n g systems,
the special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test

o f t h e means f o r draining a n d p u m p i n g ballast tanks
forward o f t h e collision bulkhead a n d bilges o f d r y
spaces, a n y part o f w h i c h extends f o r w a r d o f t h e
foremost cargo h o l d , a n d o f their controls.
5.2.6.3 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s t i m i n g o f c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the requirements o f S O L A S X I I / 1 2 a n d X I I / 1 3 i s
specified i n A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
Appendix 5.2-1
CRITERIA F O RASSESSMENT O F T H E CONDITION

OF HATCH COVERS AND COAMINGS
1. T h e s e c r i t e r i a a r e applicable t o t h e cargo h a t c h
covers a n d their coamings o n b u l k carriers constructed
o n o r after 1 January 2 0 0 4 .
2 PLATING, BOUNDARIES AND INNER F R A M E

O F H A T C H C O V E R S I NC A R G O H O L D S
2.1 T h e structures o f s i n g l e s k i n h a t c h c o v e r s are subject

t o r e p l a c e m e n t i n case t h e i r c o r r o s i o n w e a r a m o u n t s t o o v e r
1,5 m m ( m e a s u r e d t h i c k n e s s t < t + 0 , 5 m m , w h e r e t
is t h e estimated thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a c o r r o s i o n
allowance is equal t o 2 , 0 m mi n accordance w i t h t h e
Rules).
2.2 P l a t i n g a n d e n d b o u n d a r i e s o f d o u b l e s k i n h a t c h
covers ( p o n t o o n type hatch covers) are subject t o
r e p l a c e m e n t i n case t h e i r c o r r o s i o n w e a r a m o u n t s t o
o v e r 1,5 m m ( m e a s u r e d t h i c k n e s s t < t + 0 , 5 m m ,
where t is the estimated thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a
corrosion allowance i s equal t o 2,0 m m i n accordance
with theRules).
2.3 T h e s t r u c t u r e o f d o u b l e s k i n h a t c h c o v e r s
( p o n t o o n type hatch covers) are subject t o replacement
i n c a s e t h e i r c o r r o s i o n w e a r a m o u n t s t o o v e r 1,5 m m
(measured thickness t < t , where t is the estimated
thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a corrosion allowance is
e q u a l t o 1,5 m m i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e R u l e s ) .
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2.4 I n c a s e t h e c o r r o s i o n w e a r o f h a t c h c o v e r s
boundaries (except f o r t h e inner frame o f double skin
h a t c h c o v e r s ) i s l e s s t h a n 1,5 m m b u t e x c e e d s 0 , 5 m m ,
one o f the following requirements shall apply t o such
structures:
.1 these structures shall b e replaced; o r
.2 t h e s e s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l b e c o v e r e d w i t h a h a r d
coating according t o the manufacturer's requirements; o r
.3 t h e s e s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t t o a n n u a l
thickness measurements.
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3 CARGO HATCHWAY
COAMINGS
3.1 H a t c h w a y c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e r e p l a c e d i n c a s e
t h e i r c o r r o s i o n w e a r a m o u n t s t o 1,0 m m ( m e a s u r e d
thickness t < t + 0,5 m m , where t is the estimated
thickness, i n m m , t o w h i c h a corrosion allowance is
e q u a l t o 1,5 m m i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e R u l e s ) .
3.2 I n c a s e t h e c o r r o s i o n w e a r o f h a t c h w a y c o a m i n g s
i s l e s s t h a n 1,0 m m b u t e x c e e d s 0 , 5 m m , o n e o f t h e
following requirements shall apply t o such coamings:
.1 these c o a m i n g s shall b e replaced; o r
.2 t h e s e c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e c o v e r e d w i t h a h a r d
coating according t o the manufacturer's requirements; o r
.3 t h e s e c o a m i n g s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t t o a n n u a l
thickness measurements.
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Appendix 5.2-2
TIMING OF COMPLIANCE OF BULK CARRIERS WITH T H E REQUIREMENTS

O F S O L A S XII/12 A N D XII/13
1. B u l k carriers constructed p r i o r t o 1 J u l y 2 0 0 4 s h a l l
comply w i t h the requirements o f S O L A S X I I / 1 2 f o r
h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space w a t e r l e v e l detectors fitted n o t
later t h a n t h e d u e date o f p r o x i m a t e a n n u a l intermediate
or r e n e w a l survey, w h i c h shall b e held w i t h t h e purpose
o f issuing the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 4 .
2. B u l k c a r r i e r s c o n s t r u c t e d p r i o r t o 1 J u l y 2 0 0 4 s h a l l
comply w i t h the requirements o f S O L A S X I I / 1 3 f o r
drainage s y s t e m n o t later t h a n t h e d u e date o f p r o x i m a t e
intermediate o r r e n e w a l survey, w h i c h shall b e held w i t h
the purpose o f issuing the Cargo Ship Safety Construc
t i o n Certificate after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 4 b u t n o t later t h a n
1 July 2007.
5.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
5.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
3 m o n t h s b e f o r e o r after a n n i v e r s a r y d a t e (i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y
date + 3 m o n t h s ) f r o m t h e date o f t h e i n i t i a l c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
s u r v e y o r o f t h e date c r e d i t e d f o r t h e last special s u r v e y .
5.3.2 S c o p e .
5.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
h u l l , w e a t h e r decks, hatch covers, coamings a n d p i p i n g
5.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l .
5.3.2.2.1 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d i t s c l o s i n g
appliances s h a l l b e carried o u t , as f a r as c a n b e seen.
5.3.2.2.2 S u r v e y o f w a t e r t i g h t p e n e t r a t i o n s s h a l l b e
carried out, as f a r as practicable.
5.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f w e a t h e r d e c k s , h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings shall b e carried out.
unapproved changes have been made t o t h e hatch
coamings, hatch covers a n d their securing a n d sealing
devices since t h e last survey.
5.3.2.3.2 A t h o r o u g h s u r v e y o f c a r g o h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
coamings i s o n l y possible b y e x a m i n a t i o n i n t h e open as
w e l l as closed positions a n d shall include v e r i f i c a t i o n o f
proper o p e n i n g a n d closing o p e r a t i o n . A s a result, t h e hatch
c o v e r sets w i t h i n t h e f o r w a r d 2 5 p e r c e n t o f t h e ship's
l e n g t h a n d a t least o n e a d d i t i o n a l set, s u c h t h a t a l l sets o n
t h e s h i p a r e assessed a t l e a s t o n c e i n e v e r y 5 - y e a r p e r i o d ,
shallbesurveyedopen, closedandinoperationtothefull
extent o n each direction a t each a n n u a l survey, i n c l u d i n g :
condition; and
components, wires, chains, a n d l i n k drives.
T h e closing o f the covers shall include the fastening
o f a l l peripheral, a n d cross j o i n t cleats o r o t h e r securing
devices.Particular attention shall be paid to the condition
o f the hatch covers i n the f o r w a r d 2 5 p e r cent o f the
ship's l e n g t h , w h e r e sea loads are n o r m a l l y greatest.
5.3.2.3.3 I f t h e r e a r e i n d i c a t i o n s o f d i f f i c u l t y i n
o p e r a t i n g a n d s e c u r i n g h a t c h c o v e r s , a d d i t i o n a l sets
above those required b y 5.3.2.3.2, at the discretion o f t h e
surveyor, shall b e tested i n operation.
5.3.2.3.4 W h e r e t h e c a r g o h a t c h s e c u r i n g s y s t e m
does n o t function properly, repairs shall b e carried o u t
under the supervision o f the Register.
5.3.2.3.5 F o r e a c h c a r g o h a t c h c o v e r s e t , a t e a c h
annual survey, the f o l l o w i n g items shall be surveyed:
.1 c o v e r panels, i n c l u d i n g side plates, a n d stiffener
attachments that m a y b e accessible i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n
b y close-up survey ( f o r corrosion, cracks, d e f o r m a t i o n ) ;
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.2 s e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t s o f p e r i m e t e r a n d c r o s s j o i n t s
(gaskets f o r c o n d i t i o n a n d p e r m a n e n t d e f o r m a t i o n ,
f l e x i b l e seals o n c o m b i n a t i o n carriers, gasket lips,
c o m p r e s s i o n bars, drainage channels a n d n o n - r e t u r n
valves);.
.3 c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s , r e t a i n i n g b a r s , c l e a t i n g ( f o r
wastage, adjustment, a n d condition o f rubber compo
nents);
.4 c l o s e d c o v e r l o c a t i n g d e v i c e s ( f o r d i s t o r t i o n a n d
attachment);
.5 c h a i n o r r o p e p u l l e y s ;
.6 g u i d e s ;
.8 s t o p p e r s ;
.9 w i r e s , c h a i n s , t e n s i o n e r s , a n d g y p s i e s ;
.10 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m , e l e c t r i c a l s a f e t y d e v i c e s a n d
interlocks; a n d
.11 e n d a n d i n t e r p a n e l h i n g e s , p i n s a n d s t o o l s w h e r e
fitted.
5.3.2.3.6 A t e a c h h a t c h w a y , a t e a c h a n n u a l s u r v e y ,
the coamings, w i t h panel stiffeners a n d brackets shall be
c h e c k e d f o r c o r r o s i o n , c r a c k s a n d d e f o r m a t i o n , espe
cially o f t h e c o a m i n g tops, i n c l u d i n g close-up survey.
5.3.2.3.7 W h e r e c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y , t h e e f f e c t i v e
ness o f sealing arrangements m a y b e p r o v e d b y hose o r
chalk testing supplemented b y d i m e n s i o n a l measure
m e n t s o f seal c o m p r e s s i n g c o m p o n e n t s .
5.3.2.3.8 W h e r e p o r t a b l e c o v e r s , w o o d e n o r s t e e l
p o n t o o n s are fitted, checking t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n ,
w h e r e applicable, o f :
.1 w o o d e n covers a n d portable beams, carriers o r
sockets for the portable beam, a n d their securing devices;
.2 s t e e l p o n t o o n s , i n c l u d i n g c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f h a t c h
cover plating;
.6 l o a d i n g p a d s / b a r s a n d t h e s i d e p l a t e e d g e ;
.8 c o m p r e s s i o n b a r s , d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s a n d p i p e s .
5.3.2.3.9 O n ships c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4
w h e r e coamings, p l a t i n g a n d hatch c o v e r structures o f cargo
h o l d s h a d b e e n coated as a result o f the assessment o f t h e i r
c o n d i t i o n (refer t o A p p e n d i x 5.2-1), a n e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h
the purpose t o confirm maintenance o f t h e G O O D
condition o f the protective coating applied shall b e carried
o u t . W h e r e annual thickness measurements are advised
instead o f coating application, these shall b e carried o u t
before t h e s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
5.3.2.3.10 S u r v e y o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n v e n t s t o a l l
bunker a n d o i l tanks shall be carried out.
5.3.2.3.11 S u r v e y o f b u n k e r a n d v e n t p i p i n g
systems, including ventilators, shall b e carried out.
5.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f c a r g o h o l d s .
5.3.2.4.1 F o r s h i p s w h e r e t h e c o r r u g a t e d t r a n s v e r s e
bulkhead between holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 has been repaired
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(gusset and/or shedder plates, reinforcements fitted,

coatings applied) w i t h t h e purpose o f compliance w i t h
the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 5.9 (refer also t o 5.1.1.4 a n d 5.1.1.7),
an examination o f such a bulkhead shall b e carried out t o
c o n f i r m t h e satisfactory condition o f the reinforcements
fitted a n d coatings a p p l i e d . W h e r e annual thickness
measurements are advised instead o f coating application,
these shall b e carried out before t h e survey i s credited as
completed.
5.3.2.4.2 F o r s h i p s w h e r e f r a m e s h a v e b e e n r e p a i r e d
(reinforcements fitted a n d coatings applied) w i t h t h e
purpose o f compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 5.12
(refer also t o 5.1.1.5 a n d 5.1.1.8), a n e x a m i n a t i o n o f such
frames shall b e carried o u t t o c o n f i r m t h e satisfactory
condition o f t h e reinforcements fitted a n d protective
coatings applied.
5.3.2.4.3 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s 1 0 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , t h e
following shall apply:
.1 o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l cargo h o l d s ;
.2 c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t , m i n i m u m
25 p e r cent o f frames t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
l o w e r region o f the shell frames including approximately
l o w e r o n e t h i r d l e n g t h o f side f r a m e a t side s h e l l a n d side
frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating i n the
forward cargo h o l d . W h e r e this level o f survey reveals
the need f o r remedial measures, t h e survey shall be
extended t o include a close-up survey o f a l l o f the shell
frames a n d adjacent shell plating o f that cargo h o l d , as
w e l l as a close-up s u r v e y o f sufficient extent o f a l l
r e m a i n i n g cargo holds;
.3 w h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r
w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness measure
ments shall be carried o u t . I f the results o f these thickness
measurements indicate that the substantial corrosion is
found, t h e extent o f thickness measurements shall be
increased i n accordance w i t h Table 5.2.4.2. These
extended thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t
before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n Structural
R u l e s f o r B u l k Carriers, t h e annual thickness measure
ments m a y be omitted where a protective coating has
been applied i n accordance w i t h t h e coating manufac
turer's requirements and is maintained i n good condition;
.4 w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f i t t e d i n c a r g o
holds a n d i s f o u n d i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f
close-up survey a n d extent o f thickness measurements
m a y be specially considered;
.5 a l l p i p i n g a n d p e n e t r a t i o n s i n c a r g o h o l d s ,
including overboard piping, shall be examined.
5.3.2.4.4 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , t h e
.2 c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t , m i n i m u m
25 p e r cent o f frames t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
l o w e r region o f the shell frames including approximately
l o w e r o n e t h i r d l e n g t h o f side f r a m e a t side s h e l l a n d side
frame end attachment and the adjacent shell plating i n the
f o r w a r d cargo h o l d a n d o n e other selected cargo h o l d .
W h e r e this level o fsurvey reveals the need for remedial
measures, t h e survey shall b e extended t o include a
close-up s u r v e y o f a l l o f the shell frames a n d adjacent
shell p l a t i n g o f that cargo h o l d as w e l l as a close-up
survey o f sufficient extent o fa l l r e m a i n i n g cargo holds;
measurements indicate that the substantial corrosion is
extended thickness measurements shall be carried o u t
before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
t a k e n . F o r ships built under t h e C o m m o n Structural
R u l e s f o r B u l k Carriers, t h e annual thickness measure
ments m a y be omitted where a protective coating has
been applied i n accordance w i t h t h e coating manufac
turer's requirements and is maintained i n good condition;
.4 w h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s f i t t e d i n c a r g o
holds a n d i s f o u n d i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f
close-up surveys a n d extent o f thickness measurements
m a y be specially considered;
5.3.2.5.1 S u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e n r e q u i r e d a s a
intermediate s u r v e y shall b e carried o u t . W h e n con
indicate that the substantial corrosion is found, the extent
o f thickness measurements shall be increased i n
accordance w i t h Table 5.2.4.2. These extended thickness
measurements shall b e carried o u t before t h e annual
have thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built
the annual thickness measurements m a y be omitted
where a protective coating has been applied i n
accordance w i t h the coating manufacturer's requirements
and is maintained i n good condition.
5.3.3 S u r v e y o f t h e f o r e m o s t c a r g o h o l d o f s h i p s
subject to S O L A S XII/9.1.
5.3.3.1 B u l k c a r r i e r s s u b j e c t t o S O L A S X I I / 9 . 1 a r e
those meeting all t h e f o l l o w i n g conditions:
b u l k carriers o f 1 5 0 m i n length a n d u p w a r d s o f
single side s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n ;
carrying solid b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a density o f
1780 k g / m a n d above;
contracted f o r construction before 1 July 1999; a n d
constructed w i t h a n insufficient n u m b e r o f transverse
watertight bulkheads t o enable t h e m t o w i t h s t a n d f l o o d i n g
o f the foremost cargo h o l d i n a l l loading conditions a n d
r e m a i n afloat i n a satisfactory condition o f e q u i l i b r i u m /
stability as specified i n S O L A S X I I / 4 . 3 .
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that there is n o structural d i m i n u t i o n a n d t h e protective

coating w h e r e fitted remains effective;
.3 s p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n .
W h e r e the hard protective coating i n the foremost
cargo h o l d i s f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D condition, t h e
scope o f close-up surveys a n d extent o f thickness
N o t e . T h e t e r m "the contracted f o rconstruction" is given

i n 1.1.2, P a r t I " C l a s s i f i c a t i o n " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d
5.3.3.2 I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h S O L A S X I I / 9 . 1 , t h e
scope o f a n n u a l survey o f t h e f o r e m o s t cargo h o l d o f
ships indicated i n 5.3.3.1 i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e scope o f
annual survey prescribed i n 5.3.2 shall include t h e
following:
.1 scope o f survey;
.1.1 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s 5 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , a n o v e r a l l
survey o f t h e foremost cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g close-up
survey o f sufficient extent, m i n i m u m 2 5 p e r cent o f
frames t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f :
shell frames including their upper a n d l o w e r e n d
attachments a n d t h e adjacent shell plating;
plating o f transverse bulkheads;
suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys.
W h e r e considered necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r as a
result o f t h e overall a n d close-up survey as described
above, t h e survey shall be extended t o include a close-up
survey o f a l l o f t h e shell frames a n d adjacent shell plating
o f the cargo h o l d ;
.1.2 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , a n o v e r a l l
survey o f t h e foremost cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g close-up
survey t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f :
attachments a n d t h e adjacent shell plating;
plating o f transverse bulkheads;
suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys;
.2 e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
Thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t t o a n
extent sufficient t o determine both general a n d local
c o r r o s i o n levels a t areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y as
described i n 5.3.3.3.1.1 a n d 5.3.3.3.2.1.
T h e m i n i m u m requirement f o r thickness measure
m e n t s are suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys.
W h e r e subsequent corrosion is found, the extent o f
w i t h t h e requirements o f Table 5.2.4.2.
T h e thickness measurements m a y b e dispensed w i t h
p r o v i d e d t h e s u r v e y o r is satisfied b y t h e close-up survey,
N o t e . F o r e x i s t i n g b u l k carriers, w h e r e s h i p o w n e r s m a y elect
to coat o r recoat cargo h o l d s as n o t e d above, consideration m a y b e
g i v e n t o t h escope o f close-up a n d thickness measurement surveys.
Prior t o t h e coating o f cargo holds o f existing ships, scantlings shall
be ascertained i n t h e presence o f t h e surveyor.
5.3.4 A d d i t i o n a l a n n u a l s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s
after determining compliance with S O L A S XII/12
and XII/13.
S O L A S X I I / 1 2 f o r h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space w a t e r l e v e l
detectors, t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y shall include a n e x a m i n a t i o n
a n d a test, a t r a n d o m , o f t h e w a t e r ingress d e t e c t i o n
systems a n d o ftheir alarms.
S O L A S X I I / 1 3 f o r the availability o f p u m p i n g systems,
t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test,
5.3.4.3 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s t h e t i m i n g o f c o m p l i a n c e
w i t h the requirements o fS O L A S X I I / 1 2 a n d XII/13 is
specified i n A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
5.3.5 C h e c k i n g t h e c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e a d d i t i o n a l
requirements o fthe R S Rules.
5.3.5.1 L o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t a n d L o a d i n g M a n u a l .
5.3.5.1.1 B u l k c a r r i e r s o f 1 5 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d u p w a r d s
shall b e checked f o r availability o f a n approved loading
instrument o n board, w h i c h shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e
following:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.4.9.4, P a r t I I " H u l l " o f t h e
Sea-Going Ships contracted f o r construction before
1 July 1998;
.2 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 3 . 6 , P a r t I I " H u l l " o f t h e
S e a - G o i n g Ships contracted f o r construction o n o r after
1 July 1998.
5.3.5.1.2 B u l k carriers o f 1 5 0 m a n d u p w a r d s s h a l l b e
checked f o r availability o f a n approved L o a d i n g M a n u a l .
5.3.5.2 T r i a n g l e t o b e m a r k e d o n t h e s h i p ' s s i d e s .
5.3.5.2.1 B u l k c a r r i e r s , o n w h i c h u n d e r t h e s t r u c t u r a l
conditions o fdouble b o t t o m strength i n cargo h o l d N o . 1
and the transverse bulkhead between cargo holds N o s . 1
and 2 restrictions o n distribution o f cargo a m o n g cargo
holds a n d restrictions o n t h e m a x i m u m deadweight
capacity described i n the approved L o a d i n g M a n u a l shall
be i m p o s e d a n d applied i n carriage o f s o l i d b u l k cargoes
h a v i n g a density o f 1,78 t / m a n d above a n d t h e
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a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e t r i a n g l e equilateral w i t h a side
o f 5 0 0 m , h o m o g e n o u s a n d painted i n colour contrast
to t h e h u l l , m a r k e d a n d placed o n b o t h side p l a t i n g w i t h
the vertex 3 0 0 m m b e l o w the deck line shall b e checked.
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5.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
between either t h e second o r third annual survey.
5.4.1.2 T h o s e i t e m s , w h i c h a r e a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e
requirements o f t h e annual survey, m a y b e surveyed
either at o r between t h e second o r third annual survey.
5.4.2 S c o p e .
5.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
s u r v e y as specified i n 5.3, t h e scope o f t h e intermediate
survey dependent o n t h e age o f the ship shall include t h e
requirements as specified i n 5.4.2.2 t o 5.4.2.4.
5.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r s o f 5 - 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e .
For b u l k carriers o f 5 10 years o f age, t h e
.1 s u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s :
.1.1 f o r t a n k s u s e d f o r w a t e r b a l l a s t , a n o v e r a l l
s u r v e y o f representative spaces selected b y t h e s u r v e y o r
shall b e carried o u t . T h e selection shall include fore a n d
after peak tanks a n d a n u m b e r o f other tanks, t a k i n g into
account t h e total n u m b e r a n d type o f ballast t a n k s . I f
such o v e r a l l s u r v e y reveals n o v i s i b l e structural defects,
the examination m a ybe limited t o verification that the
corrosion prevention system remains efficient;
.1.2 w h e r e P O O R c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n , c o r r o s i o n o r
o t h e r defects are f o u n d i n ballast tanks, o r w h e r e a soft o r
semi-hard coating has been applied, o r a hard protective
coating w a s n o t applied from the time o f construction,
the e x a m i n a t i o n shall b e extended t o other ballast tanks
o f the same type;
.1.3 i n b a l l a s t t a n k s , o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ,
where a hard protective coating is found i n P O O R
condition, a n d i t i s n o t renewed, o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i hard coating has been applied from t h e time o f
construction, t h e tanks i n question shall be examined
and thickness measurements carried o u t as considered
necessary at annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f a
hard protective coating i s f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m
tanks, o r w h e r e a soft coating h a s been applied, o r w h e r e a
hard o r semi-hard protective coating has n o t been applied
f r o m the t i m e o fconstruction, the tanks i n question m a y
be e x a m i n e d at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered
necessary b y the surveyor, o r where extensive corrosion
exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t ;
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.1.4 i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a b o v e , s u s p e c t
areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e subjected t o
overall a n d close-up surveys.
.2 s u r v e y o f c a r g o h o l d s :
.2.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l c a r g o h o l d s , i n c l u d i n g
close-up s u r v e y o f sufficient scope, m i n i m u m 2 5 p e r cent
o f frames, shall b e carried o u t t o establish t h e condition
of:
attachments a n d adjacent shell plating i n t h e f o r w a r d
cargo h o l d a n d o n e other selected cargo h o l d ;
areas o f t h e p l a t i n g o f transverse b u l k h e a d s i n
f o r w a r d cargo h o l d a n d o n e other selected cargo h o l d ;
areas f o u n d suspect a t p r e v i o u s surveys.
.2.2 w h e r e c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r a s a
result o f t h e above o v e r a l l a n d close-up survey, t h e
survey shall be extended t o include a close-up survey o f
all o f t h e shell frames a n d adjacent shell plating o f those
cargo holds, as w e l l as a close-up s u r v e y o f sufficient
scope o f a l l r e m a i n i n g cargo holds;
.3 e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s :
.3.1 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o
an extent sufficient t o determine both general a n d local
c o r r o s i o n levels a t areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y as
described i n 5.4.2.2.2.1.
The m i n i m u m requirements t o thickness measure
m e n t s a t t h e intermediate s u r v e y a r e suspect areas
identified at previous surveys;
.3.2 t h e e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
specially considered, provided t h e surveyor i s satisfied
b y t h e close-up survey, that there i s n o structural
d i m i n u t i o n a n d t h e hard protective coatings are f o u n d
to b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n ;
.3.3 w h e r e s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d , t h e e x t e n t
accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f Table 5.2.4.2. These
before t h e s u r v e y is credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas
identified at previous surveys shall have thickness
measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built under t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers, t h e identified
substantial c o r r o s i o n areas:
m a y b e protected b y coating applied i n accordance
w i t h t h e coating manufacturer's requirements a n d
examined at annual intervals t o c o n f i r m the coating i n
w a y i s still i n g o o d condition; o r alternatively;
required t o be measured at annual intervals;
.3.4 w h e r e t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n c a r g o h o l d s
is f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e s c o p e o f c l o s e - u p
surveys a n d extent o f thickness measurements m a y be
specially considered.
g i v e n t o t h e scope o f close-up a n d thickness measurement surveys.
Prior t o t h e coating o f cargo holds o f existing ships, scantlings shall
be ascertained i n t h e presence o f t h e surveyor.
5.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r s o f 1 0 - 1 5 y e a r s o f age.
F o r b u l k carriers o f 1 0 - 15 years o f age, t h e
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
t o t h e s a m e e x t e n t as t h e p r e v i o u s s p e c i a l s u r v e y a s r e q u i r e d
i n 1.3.1 a n d 5.2. H o w e v e r , i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f fuel
tanks a n d pressure testing o f a l l tanks a r e n o t required
unless deemed necessary b y t h e attending surveyor;
.2 t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d s u r v e y m a y b e c o m m e n c e d
.3 a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y t h e i n - w a t e r s u r v e y m a y b e
considered i n lieu o f the requirements o f 5.2.2.2.
5.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
F o r b u l k carriers o v e r 15 years o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g
shall apply:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y s h a l l b e
i n 1.3.1 a n d 5 . 2 . H o w e v e r , a n i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f f u e l
tanks a n d pressure testing o f a l l tanks a r e n o t required
.2 t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e
commenced at t h e second annual survey a n d be
progressed during t h e succeeding year w i t h a v i e w t o
completion at the third annual survey i n lieu o f the
application o f 5.2.1.4;
intermediate s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys
portions o f the cargo holds a n d w a t e r ballast tanks shall
be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e applicable
requirements f o r intermediate surveys, i f n o t already
p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f d r y dock survey i s specified
i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
considered t o b e t h e parts b e l o w t h e light ballast w a t e r l i n e .
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5.7 P R O C E D U R E S F O R T H I C K N E S S M E A S U R E M E N T S
5.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o t h e p r o c e d u r e s f o r
The provisions related t o t h e procedure f o r recogni
tion o f the firms engaged i n thickness measurements are
g i v e n i n 1.6.
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EVALUATION
be evaluated f o r acceptability a n d c o n t i n u e d structural
i n t e g r i t y o f t h e ship's h u l l .
A p p e n d i x 5.8 a n d considered i n t h e relevant f o r m s o f t h e
Register documents.
5.8.2.2 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n
Structural R u l e s for B u l k Carriers, t h e ship's l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength shall b e evaluated b y using t h e thickness o f
structural m e m b e r s m e a s u r e d a n d r e n e w e d , as appro
priate, d u r i n g t h e special surveys carried o u t after t h e
ship reached 15 years o f age ( o r d u r i n g t h e t h i r d special
survey, i f this i s carried o u t before t h e ship reaches
15 y e a r s ) i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e c r i t e r i a f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength o f t h e ship's h u l l girder f o r C S R b u l k carriers
specified i n C h a p t e r 13 o f the C o m m o n S t r u c t u r a l R u l e s
for B u l k Carriers.
5.8.2.3 T h e f i n a l r e s u l t o f e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e s h i p ' s
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength required i n 5.8.2.2, after r e n e w a l
w o r k o f structural m e m b e r s , i f carried o u t as a result o f
initial evaluation, shall b e reported as a part o f t h e
Executive Hull Summary (Condition Evaluation Report)
(form 6.3.41).
portion o f the s u r v e y . A list o f items examined and/or
shall be made available t o the next attending surveyor
5.8.2.5 A n E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y o f t h e s u r v e y
shall be submitted t o the shipowner a n d kept o n board
the ship f o r reference a t future s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e
H u l l S u m m a r y shall be verified b y a duly authorised
p e r s o n o f R S B r a n c h O f f i c e w h i c h p e r f o r m e d t h e ship's
survey and/or issued this S u m m a r y u p o n t h e analysis o f
the survey reports.
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SURVEY REPORTING
T h e r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r h u l l structures
andpipingsystems shallbe statedinthe relevantformsof
the Register documents considering the f o l l o w i n g principles.
GENERAL
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e
and/or completion o f periodical (annual, intermediate
w h e n structural damages/defects have been found;
carried out;
w h e n c o n d i t i o n o f class (requirements) h a v e b e e n
out i n accordance w i t h the applicable classification rules;
documentary trail;
i n f o r m a t i o n , w h i c h m a y b e used as i n p u t f o r
maintenance o f classification rules and instructions.
continuing o r completing the survey.
L i s t o f thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s carried o u t a n d t a n k s tested
shall b e also m a d e available t o t h e n e x t attending surveyor.
2 SCOPE OF SURVEY
2.1 C o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y h a v e
been carried out shall b e identified.
2.2 L o c a t i o n s , i n e a c h b a l l a s t t a n k a n d c a r g o h o l d ,
including hatch covers and coamings, w h e r e a close-up
survey has been carried out, together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f
the m e a n s o f access used, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
PRINCIPLES
including hatch covers a n dcoamings, where thickness
measurements have been carried out, shall be identified.
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , the identification o f locations o f close-up
survey and thickness measurements shall include the description o f
W h e r e o n l y p a r t i a l s u r v e y is required, i.e. 2 5 per cent

o f shell frames, one transverse w e b , t w o selected cargo
h o l d transverse bulkheads, the identification shall include
location w i t h i n each ballast t a n k a n d cargo h o l d b y
reference t o frame numbers.
2.4 F o r a r e a s i n b a l l a s t t a n k s a n d c a r g o h o l d s w h e r e
protective coating is found t o be i n a G O O D condition
a n d f o r w h i c h the scope o f a close-up s u r v e y a n d extend
o f thickness measurements h a s been specially consid
ered, structures t o special consideration shall be
identified.
2.6 P i p i n g o n d e c k , c a r g o a n d b a l l a s t p i p i n g w i t h i n
cargo a n d ballast t a n k s , p i p e t u n n e l s a n d v o i d spaces,
shall be identified, where:
been carried out.
3 RESULTS OF SURVEY
identified.
3.2 S t r u c t u r a l c o n d i t i o n o f e a c h c o m p a r t m e n t w i t h
information o n the following:
.1 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f f i n d i n g s , s u c h as:
corrosion w i t h description o f location, type a n d extent;
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n ;
cracks/fractures w i t h description o f l o c a t i o n a n d
extent;
b u c k l i n g w i t h description o f location and extent;
indents w i t h description o f location and extent;
.2 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f c o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e n o s t r u c t u r a l
damages/defects are f o u n d .
R e p o r t s m a y be supplemented b y sketches, diagrams
and photos.
3.3 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t s h a l l b e s i g n e d b y
the surveyor controlling the measurements o n board.
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m e n t , r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.), i n c l u d i n g steel grades a n d

scantlings ( i f different f r o m t h e as-built), sketches/
photos, as appropriate repair extent, test performance.
o p i n i o n that repairs are required, a n d repairs were
carried out, the surveyor shall list i n the report a l l t h e
h u l l structures repaired w i t h indication o f their names,
location, repair m e t h o d (complete o r partial replace
5.9 E V A L U A T I O N O F S C A N T L I N G S O F T H E T R A N S V E R S E
WATERTIGHT CORRUGATED BULKHEAD
B E T W E E N CARGO HOLDS NOS.1AND 2
W I T H C A R G O H O L D N O . 1 F L O O D E D ( I A C S U R S19)
5.9.1 A p p l i c a t i o n a n d d e f i n i t i o n s .
5.9.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l b u l k c a r r i e r s
o f 150 m i n length a n d above, i n the foremost hold,
intending t o carry solid b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a density
o f 1,78 t / m , o r a b o v e , w i t h single deck, topside t a n k s
and hopper tanks, fitted w i t h vertically corrugated
transverse watertight bulkheads b e t w e e n cargo holds
N o s . 1 and 2 where:
.1 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d i s b o u n d e d b y t h e side s h e l l
o n l y f o r ships, w h i c h w e r e contracted f o r construction
prior to 1 July 1998;
.2 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d i s d o u b l e s i d e s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n
o f less t h a n 7 6 0 m m b r e a d t h m e a s u r e d p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o
the side s h e l l i n ships, t h e keels o f w h i c h w e r e laid, o r
w h i c h w e r e a t a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , before
1 July 1999.
5.9.1.2 E x i s t i n g b u l k c a r r i e r s , i n d i c a t e d i n 5 . 9 . 1 . 1
shall c o m p l y w i t h these requirements b y dates specified
in 5.11.1.1.
5.9.1.3 T o e s t i m a t e t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f t r a n s p o r t a t i o n
o f t h e b u l k cargoes w i t h a d e n s i t y o f 1,78 t / m a n d a b o v e
o n board t h e ship according t o t h e requirements f o r t h e
scantlings o f t h e transverse b u l k h e a d b e t w e e n cargo
holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 one shall be guided b y the blockdiagram given i n Appendix 5.9-1.
5.9.1.4 T h e n e t s c a n t l i n g s o f t h e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d
between cargo holds N o s . 1 a n d 2 shall b e calculated
using t h e loads, g i v e n i n 5.9.2, bending m o m e n t a n d
shearing force, g i v e n i n 5.9.3 a n d t h e strength criteria
g i v e n i n 5.9.4.
5.9.1.5 W h e r e n e c e s s a r y , s t e e l r e n e w a l a n d / o r
reinforcements are required as p e r p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.9.6.
5.9.1.6 W i t h t h e p u r p o s e s o f t h e p r e s e n t C h a p t e r ,
homogeneous loading condition means t h e loading
conditions, i n w h i c h the ratio between the highest a n d
the lowest filling ratio, evaluated f o r the t w o foremost
cargo h o l d s does n o t exceed 1,20 t o b e corrected f o r
different cargo density.
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5.9.2 L o a d m o d e l .
5.9.2.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e loads t o b e considered as acting o n t h e b u l k h e a d
are t h o s e g i v e n b y t h e c o m b i n a t i o n o f cargo loads w i t h
those induced b y t h e f l o o d i n g o f cargo h o l d N o . 1 .
T h e m o s t severe c o m b i n a t i o n o f c a r g o i n d u c e d l o a d s
and flooding loads shall b e used f o r t h e check o f t h e
scantlings o f t h e bulkhead, depending o n t h e f o l l o w i n g
loading conditions included i n the Loading M a n u a l :
homogeneous loading conditions;
non-homogeneous loading conditions.
N o n - h o m o g e n e o u s p a r t l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n s asso
ciated w i t h m u l t i p o r t loading a n d unloading operations
for homogeneous loading conditions need n o t t o be
considered.
5.9.2.2 B u l k h e a d c o r r u g a t i o n f l o o d i n g h e a d .
T h e f l o o d i n g h e a d hf ( r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ) i s t h e
distance, i n m , measured verticals w i t h t h e ship i n t h e
u p r i g h t d i s t a n c e df, i n m , f r o m t h e b a s e l i n e e q u a l t o :
in general - D ;
f o r ships less t h a n 5 0 0 0 0 t o n s d e a d w e i g h t w i t h
T y p e B freeboard - 0,95D;
w h e r e D is t h e distance, i n m , f r o m t h e baseline t o t h e
f r e e b o a r d d e c k a t side a m i d s h i p s ( r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ) ;
]
D
/
< / / /7////
/
/
'
V
(V
df
dj
/ /
\ J
Fig. 5.9.2.2 D i a g r a m o floaded h o l d

= v o l u m e o fcargo, i n m ; P = calculation point)
3
F o r ships t o b e operated at a n assigned l o a d line

d r a u g h t T, less t h a n t h e p e r m i s s i b l e l o a d l i n e d r a u g h t 2,
the flooding head being defined above, m a y be reduced
b y t h e v a l u e T T .
5.9.2.3 P r e s s u r e i n t h e f l o o d e d h o l d s .
5.9.2.3.1 B u l k c a r g o l o a d e d h o l d .
T w o cases o f h o l d l o a d i n g s h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d d e p e n d i n g
o n t h e v a l u e s o f d a n d flf,,where d (refer t o F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ) i s
r
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a distance f r o m t h e baseline given, i n m , determined b y

the f o l l o w i n g formula:
Mc
VS
1Y
IcB
(h h B) + h
B
HT
DB
(5.9.2.3.1)
A t each p o i n t o f the bulkhead located at a distance

b e l o w d f , f r o m t h e b a s e l i n e , t h e p r e s s u r e p f, i n k N / m ,
shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
2
p =pgh +[p h
cJ
p(lperm)h ]gtan y
(5.9.2.3.1.2-2)
w h e r e p , g , h f , p , perm, h , = r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 .
c
w h e r e M = mass o f cargo i nh o l d N o . 1 , i n t;
p = b u l k cargo density, i n t / m ;
l = length o f hold No.1, i n m ;
= ship's breadth a m i d s h i p s , i n m ;
V = v o l u m e , i n m , o f the b o t t o m stool o f the bulkhead above the
inner bottom;
h = height o f t h e hopper tanks amidships, i n m , from t h e
baseline;
h
= height o f the double bottom, i n m ;
b = breadth o f the hopper tanks amidships, i n m ;
T h e force F f , i n k N , acting o n corrugation, shall be

determined b ythe formula
c
LS
HT
Fcf=Sl[pcg
pcg d df
y
( i )t n
(pc f)
+ ,
DB
HT
x(dfhDB
.1 t h e first case o f h o l d l o a d i n g .
W h e n df^di,
at each p o i n t o f t h e bulkhead located
at a distance b e t w e e n d a n d d f r o m t h e baseline, t h e
pressure p / , i n k N / m , shall b e determined b y the f o r m u l a
1
c,f=
(5.9.2.3.1.2-3)
w h e r e s p ,g,h ,
(p f) ,
= refer t o 5.9.2.3.1.1;
d , d
= refer t o 5.9.2.3.1;
df = r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 .
b
LS
lt
DB
hLs)]
(5.9.2.3.1.1-1)
f
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w h e r e p =sea water density, i n t / m ;

g = 9 , 8 1 m / s , gravity acceleration;
hf = f l o o d i n g h e a d , r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 .
2
A t each p o i n t o f the bulkhead located at a distance

l o w e r t h a n d f r o m t h e b a s e l i n e , t h e p r e s s u r e p f,
in k N / m , shall be determined b y the formula
1
5.9.2.3.2 E m p t y h o l d .
A t each point o f t h e bulkhead t h e hydrostatic
p r e s s u r e p y , i n d u c e d b y t h e f l o o d i n g h e a d hf s h a l l b e
considered.
T h e force F f , i n k N , acting o ncorrugation, shall be
= pg
Ff
Sl
(5.9.2.3.2)
pc,f=pghf+[pcp(1perm)]ghitan y
(5.9.2.3.1.1-2)
w h e r e s p,g, h = r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 ;
h
= refer t o 5.9.2.3.1;
df = r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 .
ir
LS
DB
w h e r e p,g,hf
= as given above;
p = b u l k cargo density, i n t / m ;
perm = p e r m e a b i l i t y o f c a r g o ; t o b e t a k e n a s 0 , 3 f o r o r e
(corresponding b u l k cargo density for i r o n ore m a y generally
be t a k e n as 3,0 t / m ) ;
h = vertical distance, m , f r o m the calculation p o i n t t o t h e level
located a t a distance d f r o m t h e baseline, as m e n t i o n e d
above (refer t o F i g . 5.9.2.2);
= 4 5 - (/2);
= angle o f repose o f t h e cargo, i n degrees, a n d m a y generally
b e t a k e n a s 35 f o r i r o n o r e .
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T h e force F f , i n k N , acting o n a corrugation, shall

be determined b y t h e f o r m u l a
c
dfd
F =s [pg^ ^
cf
pg(d
di
)+
( p c
5.9.2.4 P r e s s u r e i n t h e n o n - f l o o d e d b u l k c a r g o
loaded hold.
A t each point o f t h e bulkhead t h e pressure p,
c
p=pcghitan y
(5.9.2.4-1)
where p , g , hi, = refer t o 5.9.2.3.1.1.

c
T h e force F, i n k N , acting o n a corrugation, shall be

c
(di hDB
hLS)
(dihDBh s)]
F c ^ p c g - ^
(5.9.2.3.1.1-3)
w h e r e p , g , s ,h ,y
= refer t o 5.9.2.3.1.1;
d , h
= refer t o 5.9.3.1.
w h e r e s = spacing o f corrugations (refer t o F i g . 5.9.2.3.1.1);

p,g,d[ ,h
= as g i v e n above;
df = a s g i v e n i n 5 . 9 . 2 . 2 ;
(p ,f)i
= pressure , i n k N / m , at the level o f the b o t t o m stool section o f
the bulkhead;
hLS = h e i g h t o f t h e l o w e r s t o o l f o r t h e b u l k h e a d , i n m , f r o m t h e
inner bottom;
^tan y
2
(5.9.2.4-2)
LS
DB
DB
.2 t h e s e c o n d c a s e o f h o l d l o a d i n g .
W h e n df<d , t h e n a t e a c h p o i n t o f t h e b u l k h e a d
l o c a t e d a t a d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n df a n d d , t h e p r e s s u r e p j,
l
pc,f=pcghjtan y
w h e r e p , g , h , = refer t o 5.9.2.3.1.1.
c
p=p
cJ
0,8pc.
(5.9.2.5.1-1)
5.9.2.5 R e s u l t a n t p r e s s u r e .
5.9.2.5.1 H o m o g e n e o u s s h i p l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n s .
F o r calculating o f the scantlings at each point o f the
b u l k h e a d structures, t h e resultant pressure p , i n k N / m ,
(5.9.2.3.1.2-1)
T h e r e s u l t a n t f o r c e F, i n k N , a c t i n g o n a c o r r u g a t i o n ,
F=F 0,%F .
cJ
(5.9.2.5.1-2)
189
190
5.9.2.5.2 N o n - h o m o g e n e o u s s h i p l o a d i n g c o n d i
tions.
F o r calculating o f scantlings at each p o i n t o f t h e
b u l k h e a d s t r u c t u r e s t h e r e s u l t a n t p r e s s u r e p, s h a l l b e
p
(5.9.2.5.2-1)
c , f
in Service
5.9.3.2 S h e a r f o r c e .
T h e s h e a r f o r c e Q, i n k N , a t t h e l o w e r e n d o f t h e
bulkhead corrugations shall be determined b y t h e
formula
Q = 0,8F
(5.9.3.2)
w h e r e F = refer t o 5.9.2.5.
T h e r e s u l t a n t f o r c e F, i n k N , a c t i n g o n a c o r r u g a t i o n ,
5.9.4 S t r e n g t h c r i t e r i a .
5.9.4.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e f o l l o w i n g c r i t e r i a a r e a p p l i c a b l e t o trans
(5.9.2.5.2-2)
F=Fc,f
verse bulkheads w i t h vertical corrugations (refer
to Fig. 5.9.2.3.1.1).
I n case h o l d N o . 1 , i n n o n - h o m o g e n e o u s c o n d i t i o n s ,
i s n o t a l l o w e d t o b e l o a d e d , t h e r e s u l t a n t p r e s s u r e p, i n
Requirements f o r local n e t plate thickness are g i v e n
k N / m , t o b e considered for calculating o f the scantlings
i n 5.9.4.7.
I n addition, t h e criteria g i v e n i n 5.9.4.2 a n d 5.9.4.5
shall be complied with.
(5.9.2.5.2-3)
= fi
W h e r e t h e corrugation angle ,shown i n
F i g . 5 . 9 . 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 , i s l e s s t h a n 50, a h o r i z o n t a l r o w o f
a n d t h e r e s u l t a n t f o r c e F, i n k N , a c t i n g o n a
staggered shedder plates shall b e fitted at a p p r o x i m a t e l y
corrugation , is determined b ythe formula
m i d depth o f t h e corrugations (refer t o F i g 5.9.2.3.1.1) t o
help preserve d i m e n s i o n a l stability o f t h e bulkhead under
(5.9.2.5.2-4)
F=Ff
f l o o d i n g l o a d s . T h e shedder plates shall b e w e l d e d t o t h e
5.9.3 B e n d i n g m o m e n t a n d s h e a r f o r c e i n t h e c o r r u g a t i o n s b y d o u b l e c o n t i n u o u s w e l d i n g , b u t t h e y
shall n o t b e w e l d e d t o t h e side shell.
bulkhead corrugations.
2
T h e b e n d i n g m o m e n t M a n d t h e shear force Q i n t h e
bulkhead corrugations shall be obtained using
Formulae (5.9.3.1) a n d(5.9.3.2). T h e M a n d Q values
shall b e used f o r t h e checks according t o 5.9.4.
5.9.3.1 B e n d i n g m o m e n t .
T h e d e s i g n e d b e n d i n g m o m e n t M, i n k N m , f o r t h e
bulkhead corrugations shall be determined b y t h e
formula
M = Fl/8
(5.9.3.1)
where F = resultant force, i nk N(refer t o 5.9.2.5);

l = span o f t h e corrugation, i n m (refer t o Figs. 5.9.2.3.1.1
and 5.9.3.1).
T h e thickness o f t h e l o w e r part o f corrugations

considered i n t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f 5.9.4.2 a n d 5.9.4.3 shall
be m a i n t a i n e d f o r a distance f r o m t h e i n n e r b o t t o m ( i f n o
l o w e r s t o o l i s fitted) o r t h e t o p o f the l o w e r s t o o l n o t less
than 0,15l (where l i s a span o f the corrugation, i n m ) .
T h e thickness o f t h e middle part o f corrugations
considered i n t h e application o f 5.9.4.2 a n d 5.9.4.4 shall
be m a i n t a i n e d t o a distance f r o m t h e d e c k ( i f n o u p p e r
stool i s fitted) o r the b o t t o m o f t h e upper stool n o t greater
t h a n 0,3l.
5.9.4.2 B e n d i n g c a p a c i t y a n d s h e a r s t r e s s x .
T h e bending capacity o f t h e bulkhead shall b ei n
compliance w i t h the following relationship:
10
(5.9.4.2-1)
Refer to the Note

w h e r e M= b e n d i n g m o m e n t , i n k N m ( r e f e r t o 5 . 9 . 3 . 1 ) ;
Z = section m o d u l u s o f o n e half pitch corrugation, i n c m ,
at t h e l o w e r e n d o f c o r r u g a t i o n s t o b e calculated a c c o r d i n g
to 5.9.4.3;
Z = section m o d u l u s o f one half pitch corrugation, i n c m , at the
mid-span o f corrugations t o be calculated according
to 5.9.4.4;
<3 ,i = a l l o w a b l e s t r e s s e s , i n N / m m , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 5 . 9 . 4 . 5 f o r
the lower e n d o f corrugations;
<3 ,
= a l l o w a b l e stresses, i n N / m m , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 5.9.4.5 f o r
the mid-span o f corrugations.
3
le
3
3
l l
a m
I n n o case t h e Z v a l u e s h a l l b e t a k e n greater t h a n
t h e l e s s e r o f 1 , 1 5 Z o r 1,15Z\ f o r c a l c u l a t i o n o f t h e
bending capacity o f the bulkhead ( Z l is defined b e l o w ) .
I n case effective s h e d d e r plates a r e fitted w h i c h :
are n o t k n u c k l e d ;
are w e l d e d t o t h e c o r r u g a t i o n s a n d t h e u p p e r
horizontal/sloping plate o f the l o w e r stool (flange) f o r t h e
b u l k h e a d b y o n e side p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d s o r equivalent;
m
l e
Fig. 5.9.3.1 D i a g r a m f o r definition o f the corrugation span

o f the transverse bulkhead
N o t e . F o r t h e definition o f the corrugation span t h e internal
end o f the upper stool shall n o t b e taken m o r e than a distance f r o m the
deck at t h e centerline equal to:
3 times the depth o fcorrugations, i n general;
2 times t h e depth o fcorrugations, for rectangular stool.
a r e f i t t e d w i t h a m i n i m u m s l o p e 45 a n d t h e i r l o w e r
edge i s i n l i n e w i t h t h e s t o o l side p l a t i n g ;
o r e f f e c t i v e g u s s e t plates a r e fitted, w h i c h a r e f i t t e d i n
l i n e w i t h t h e s t o o l side p l a t i n g a n d h a v e m a t e r i a l p r o p e r t i e s a t
least e q u a l t o t h o s e p r o v i d e d f o r t h e f l a n g e s , t h e n t h e s e c t i o n
m o d u l u s Zi i n c m , s h a l l b e t a k e n n o t l a r g e r t h a n t h e Z /
value, i n c m , determined b y the formula
191
= Z+ 10
Zee
Qh 0 , 5 h g
g
sp
l
(5.9.4.2-2)
3
3
where Z
= section m o d u l u s o f o n e half pitch corrugation, i n c m ,

according t o 5.9.4.4, i n w a y o f the upper e n d o f shedder o r
gusset plates, as applicable;
shear force, i n k N (refer t o 5.9.3.2);
height, i n m , o f shedder o r gusset plates, as applicable (refer
to Figs. 5.9.4.2-1 t o 5.9.4.2-4);
refer to 5.9.2.3.1.1;
resultant pressure, i n k N / m , as defined i n 5.9.2.5, calculated
i n w a y o f t h e m i d d l e o f t h e shedders o r gusset plates, as
applicable;
a l l o w a b l e stresses, i n k N / m , a s g i v e n i n 5 . 9 . 4 . 5 .
2
F i g . 5.9.4.2-4 A s y m m e t r i c gusset plate/shedder plates:

1 - gusset/shedder plate;
2 - horizontal/sloping plate o f t h e l o w e r stool (flange) for the bulkhead;
3 - vertical/sloping plate o f the l o w e r stool f o rthe bulkhead
Stresses x are obtained b y d i v i d i n g t h e shear force Q

b y t h e shear a r e a . T h e shear area shall b e reduced i n
order t o account f o r the possible non-perpendicularity
1
2
3
3
Fig. 5.9.4.2-1 S y m m e t r i c
shedder plates:
1 - shedder plate;
2 - horizontal/sloping plate
o f the l o w e r stool (flange)
for the bulkhead;
3 - vertical/sloping plate
o f the lower stool
for the bulkhead
Fig. 5.9.4.2-2 A s y m m e t r i c
shedder plates:
1 - shedder plate;
2 - horizontal/sloping plate
o f the l o w e r stool (flange)
for the bulkhead;
3 - vertical/sloping plate
o f the lower stool
for the bulkhead
w
V /
b e t w e e n t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b s a n d flanges (adjacent faces

o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n ) . I n general, t h e reduced shear area
m a y b e obtained b y m u l t i p l y i n g t h e w e b sectional area
( c o r r u g a t i o n face l o c a t e d a t a n a n g l e t o t h e b u l k h e a d
plane) b y sin 9 (where sin 9 being the angle between the
w e b a n d the flange o f the corrugation).
W h e n calculating t h e section m o d u l i a n d t h e shear
area, t h e n e t p l a t e t h i c k n e s s e s o f t h e plates s h a l l b e used.
The section m o d u l i o f corrugations shall be
calculated o n t h e basis o f t h e requirements g i v e n
i n 5.9.4.3 a n d 5.9.4.4.
5.9.4.3 S e c t i o n m o d u l u s a t t h e l o w e r e n d o f
corrugations.
T h e section m o d u l u s shall b e calculated w i t h t h e
compression flange h a v i n g a n effective flange w i d t h ,
b j, n o t l a r g e r t h a n a s g i v e n i n 5 . 9 . 4 . 6 . 1 .
I f the corrugation w e b is n o t supported b y local
brackets fitted b e l o w t h e upper horizontal/sloping plate
o f the lower stool for the bulkhead (or below the inner
b o t t o m ) i n t h e l o w e r part, t h e section m o d u l u s o f t h e
corrugations shall b e calculated considering t h e corruga
t i o n webs 3 0 p e r cent effective.
5.9.4.3.1 P r o v i d e d t h a t e f f e c t i v e s h e d d e r p l a t e s , a s
defined i n 5.9.4.2 (refer t o Figs. 5.9.4.2-1 a n d 5.9.4.2-2),
are fitted, w h e n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e second m o d u l u s o f
corrugations at the l o w e r e n d (cross-section i nthe abovem e n t i o n e d Figs.), t h e area o f flange plates, i n c m , m a y
be increased b y
c
2
3
(2,5a J tft h \l<5

s
Fhh
/OF ), but not to be taken greater than 2,5atf

f
where a = w i d t h , i n m , o f t h e corrugation flange (refer t o

Fig. 5.9.2.3.1.1);
th = n e t shedder plate thickness, i n m m ;
tf = n e t t h i c k n e s s o f c o r r u g a t i o n f l a n g e , i n m m ;
a
= m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l u s e d
for t h e shedder plates;
a . = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l u s e d
for t h e corrugation flanges.
s
F i g . 5.9.4.2-3 S y m m e t r i c gusset plate/shedder plates:

1 - gusset/shedder plate;
2 - horizontal/sloping plate o f t h e l o w e r stool (flange) for the bulkhead;
3 - vertical/sloping plate o f the l o w e r stool f o rt h e bulkhead
Fhh
Fj
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5.9.4.3.2 P r o v i d e d t h a t e f f e c t i v e g u s s e t p l a t e s , a s
defined i n 5.9.4.2 (refer t o Figs. 5.9.4.2-3 a n d 5.9.4.2-4),
are fitted, w h e n c a l c u l a t i n g t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f t h e
corrugations at the l o w e r end (cross-section i n the abovem e n t i o n e d Figs.), t h e area o f flange plates, i n c m , m a y
be increased b y m u l t i p l y i n g
2
7 g
5.9.4.6.2 S h e a r .
T h e buckling check shall be performed for the w e b
plates a t t h e c o r r u g a t i o n ends.
T h e shear stress x s h a l l n o t e x c e e d t h e c r i t i c a l
value x , i n N / m m , obtained b y the following formulae:
2
x = x for x ^ x / 2 ;
x = x ( 1 x / 4 x ) f o r x >x /2
g)
u
= height o f gusset plate, i n m , (refer t o Figs. 5.9.4.2-3

a n d 5.9.4.2-4) b u t n o t t o b e taken greater than ( 1 0 / 7 s ) ;
s = w i d t h o f the gusset plates, i n m ;
t = n e t gusset plate thickness, i n m m , b u t n o t t o b e taken greater
t h a n tf;
tf = n e t f l a n g e t h i c k n e s s , i n m , b a s e d o n t h e a s - b u i l t c o n d i t i o n .
(5.9.4.6.2-1)
(5.9.4.6.2-2)
where h
g u
gu
gu
5.9.4.3.3 I f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b s a r e w e l d e d t o u p p e r
sloping plate o f t h e l o w e r stool for the bulkhead, w h i c h is
a t a n a n g l e n o t l e s s t h a n 45 w i t h h o r i z o n t a l p l a n e , t h e
section m o d u l u s o f the corrugations m a y b e calculated
c o n s i d e r i n g t h e c o r r u g a t i o n w e b s f u l l y e f f e c t i v e . I n case
effective plates a r e fitted, w h e n calculating t h e section
m o d u l u s o f corrugations the area o f flange plates m a y b e
increased as specified i n 5.9.4.3.2. N o credit can b e g i v e n
to shedder plates o n l y .
F o r a n g l e s l e s s t h a n 45, t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f t h e w e b
m a y be obtained b y linear interpolation between
3 0 p e r c e n t f o r 0 a n d 1 0 0 p e r c e n t f o r 45.
5.9.4.4 S e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f c o r r u g a t i o n s a t c r o s s section other than the l o w e r end.
T h e section m o d u l u s shall b e calculated w i t h t h e
corrugation w e b s considered effective a n d t h e compres
s i o n f l a n g e h a v i n g a n e f f e c t i v e f l a n g e w i d t h , b j, n o t
larger t h a n as g i v e n i n 5.9.4.6.1.
5.9.4.5 A l l o w a b l e s t r e s s c h e c k .
T h e n o r m a l a n d shear stresses < a n d x s h a l l n o t
exceed t h e allowable values o a n d x , i n N / m m ,
determined b ythe formulae:
w h e r e x = <O /J3;
a = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l ;
x E = 0,9k, E ( t / 1 0 0 0 c ) , i n N / m m ;
x =0,9k E(t/1000c) ,
inN/mm ;
fc = 6 , 3 4 ;
E = m o d u l u s o f elasticity o fmaterial as g i v e n i n 5.9.4.6.1;
t = n e t thickness, i n m m , o f corrugation web;
c = w i d t h , i n m , o f corrugation w e b (refer t o F i g . 5.9.2.3.1.1).
F
5.9.4.7 L o c a l n e t p l a t e t h i c k n e s s .
T h e b u l k h e a d l o c a l n e t p l a t e t h i c k n e s s , t, i n m m ,
shall be determined b ythe f o r m u l a
t=14,9h
Jp/OF
(5.9.4.7-1)
where h
= plate w i d t h , i n m , t o b e taken equal t o t h ew i d t h o f t h e

corrugation flange o r w e b , w h i c h e v e r is t h e greater (refer t o
Fig. 5.9.2.3.1.1);
p = resultant pressure, i n N / m m , as d e f i n e d i n 5.9.2.5, at t h e
l o w e r b o t t o m o f e a c h strake o f p l a t i n g . I n a l l cases t h e n e t
thickness o f the lowest strake shall b e determined using t h e
resultant pressure at t h e t o p o ft h e lowest stool, o r at t h e
inner b o t t o m , i f n o l o w e r stool is fitted o r at t h e t o p o f
the shedders, i f shedder o r shedder/gusset plates are
installed;
w
m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l .
Oa=OF;
Xa = 0 , 5 a F
For built-up corrugated bulkheads, w h e n the thickness o f the flange and w e b are different, n e t thickness o f
t h e n a r r o w e r p l a t i n g s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t , i n m m ,
n
(5.9.4.5-1)
t =14,9h JP/OF
(5.9.4.7-2)
(5.9.4.5-2)
where h = the w i d t h , i n m , o f the narrower plating.
w h e r e O = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l .
F
5.9.4.6 E f f e c t i v e c o m p r e s s i o n f l a n g e w i d t h a n d s h e a r
b u c k l i n g check.
5.9.4.6.1 E f f e c t i v e w i d t h o f t h e c o m p r e s s i o n f l a n g e
o f corrugations.
T h e e f f e c t i v e w i d t h , b f, i n m , o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n
flange shall be determined b y t h e f o r m u l a
e
T h e n e t thickness o f the w i d e r plating, i nm m , shall

n o t b e t a k e n less t h a n t h e m a x i m u m o f t h e f o l l o w i n g
values:
t =14,9h
w
t = J 4 4 0 hip/OF
w
where t
np
b =C a
ef
(5.9.4.6.1)
Jp/OF;
(5.9.4.7-3)
tip
(5.9.4.7-4)
= is assumed not t o b e greater than t h e actual n e t thickness o f

t h e n a r r o w e r p l a t i n g o r n o t g r e a t e r t h a n 14,9h
Jp/o ,
w h i c h e v e r i s lesser.
F
w h e r e C = 2,25/3 1,25/p f o r P > 1,25;

C = 1,0 f o r P < 1 , 2 5 ;
e
B = 1 0
if ^ JO /E
tf = n e t f l a n g e t h i c k n e s s , i n m m ;
a = w i d t h , i n m , o f t h e corrugation flange (refer t o
Fig. 5.9.2.3.1.1);
O = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l ;
E = m o d u l u s o f elasticity, i n N / m m , t o b e assumed equal t o
2 , 0 6 x 1 0 f o r steel.
2
5.9.5 L o c a l d e t a i l s .
T h e design o f l o c a l details shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e
requirements o f Part I I "Hull" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o fSea-Going Ships f o r
the purpose o f transferring t h e corrugated bulkhead
forces a n d m o m e n t s t o t h e b o u n d a r y structures, i n
particular to the double b o t t o m a n d cross-deck structures.
I n particular, t h e thickness a n d stiffening o f gusset

and shedder plates installed f o r strengthening purposes
shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f Part I I " H u l l " o f
Sea-Going Ships o n t h e basis o f t h e load m o d e l g i v e n
i n 5.9.2.
U n l e s s o t h e r w i s e stated, w e l d c o n n e c t i o n s s h a l l b e
d i m e n s i o n e d a n d selected i n accordance w i t h t h e
requirements o f Part I I " H u l l " a n d Part X I V "Welding"
o f the Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships.
5.9.6 C o r r o s i o n a d d i t i o n a n d s t e e l r e n e w a l .
5.9.6.1 R e n e w a l / r e i n f o r c e m e n t s h a l l b e d o n e i n
accordance w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g requirements a n d t h e
Guidelines contained i n A p p e n d i x 5.9-2.
Steel r e n e w a l is required where the gauged thickness
i s l e s s t h a n t + 0 , 5 m m (t i s t h e t h i c k n e s s u s e d f o r t h e
calculation o f bending capacity o f the b u l k h e a d and shear
stresses as g i v e n i n 5.9.4.2 o r t h e l o c a l n e t plate t h i c k n e s s
as g i v e n i n 5 . 9 . 4 . 7 ) . A l t e r n a t i v e l y , r e i n f o r c i n g d o u b l i n g
strips m a y b e used, p r o v i d e d t h e n e t thickness i s n o t
dictated b y shear strength requirements f o r w e b plates
(refer t o 5.9.4.5 a n d 5.9.4.6.2) o r b y t h e local pressure
requirements for w e b a n d flange plates (refer t o 5.9.4.7).
W h e r e t h e gauged thickness is w i t h i n t h e range
t + 0,5 m m a n d t + 1 , 0 m m , c o a t i n g (applied i n
accordance w i t h t h e coating manufacturer's require
ments) o r annual gauging o f t h e bulkhead thicknesses
m a y b e adopted as a n alternative t o steel r e n e w a l .
5.9.6.2 W h e r e s t e e l r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f t h e
structure is required, a m i n i m u m thickness o f t + 2,5 m m
shall b e r e p l e n i s h e d f o r the r e n e w e d o r r e i n f o r c e d parts.
5.9.6.3 W h e n c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t
net
net
net
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tfi = f l a n g e t h i c k n e s s , i n m m , w h i c h i s f o u n d t o b e a c c e p t a b l e o n
the basis o f t h e criteria specified i n 5.9.6.1 o r , w h e n steel
r e n e w a l isrequired, t h e increased thickness according t ot h e
criteria g i v e n i n 5.9.6.2. T h e above m e n t i o n e d thickness o f
the corrugation flange thickness dictated b y t h e local
pressure requirements (refer t o 5.9.4.7), need n o t t o b e
considered for t h e purpose;
t = as-built thickness, i n m m , o f the l o w e r s t o o l side p l a t i n g o r
floors ( i f n o stool is fitted).Gussets/shedder plates, extending
f r o m t h e l o w e r e n d o fcorrugations u p t o 0,11, o r reinforcing
d o u b l i n g strips ( o n b u l k h e a d corrugations a n d l o w e r s t o o l
side plating) shall b e fitted.
ht
I f gusset plates are fitted, t h e m a t e r i a l o f such gusset

plates s h a l l b e the s a m e as t h a t o f the c o r r u g a t i o n flanges.
T h e gusset plates shall b e connected t o t h e upper
horizontal/sloping plate o f t h e l o w e r stool f o r t h e
b u l k h e a d o r inner b o t t o m ( i f n o stool i s fitted) b y deep
penetration welds (refer t o F i g . 5.9.6.3).
F i g . 5.9.6.3 S t r u c t u r a l elements o f w e l d s
( r o o t f a c e / 3 m m t o 7 7 3 m m ; g r o o v e a n g l e <x:40 t o 60)
net
net
0,&(oF ;tfi)^o h-tht

f
(5.9.6.3)
w h e r e a f = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l
used for t h e corrugation flanges;
o = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l u s e d
f o r t h e l o w e r s t o o l side p l a t i n g o r f l o o r s ( i f n o s t o o l i s fitted);
F i
Fh
5.9.6.4 W h e r e s t e e l r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d , t h e b u l k h e a d
connections t o t h e upper horizontal/sloping plate o f the
l o w e r stool for the bulkhead o r inner b o t t o m (if n o stool
is fitted) s h a l l b e at least m a d e b y deep p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d s
(refer t o F i g . 5.9.6.3).
5.9.6.5 W h e r e g u s s e t p l a t e s s h a l l b e f i t t e d o r
renewed, their connections w i t h t h e corrugations a n d
the upper horizontal/sloping plate o f the l o w e r stool f o r
the bulkhead o r inner b o t t o m ( i f n o stool i s fitted) shall
be a t least m a d e b y deep p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d s (refer
to F i g . 5.9.6.3).
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in Service
Appendix 5.9-1
GUIDELINES TO ASSESS CAPABILITY OF CARRIAGE OF HIGH DENSITY

CARGOES ON EXISTING BULK CARRIERS ACCORDING TO T H E STRENGTH
OF TRANSVERSE BULKHEAD B E T W E E N CARGO HOLDS NOS. 1 AND 2
Carriage o f
cargoes h a v i n g
p 1,78 t / m
3
No
N o need for
futher assessment
es
Check for
p = 1,78 t / m
>
N o ^
O n l y cargoes
h a v i n g p ^ 1,78 t / m
can b e carried
c
1\
Y es
^
Check for
p > 1,78 t / m
c
(1)
A l l cargoes c a n
be carried
N o t e s : (1) p t y p i c a l o f cargoes t ob e carried; i n a n y case

a v a l u e o f 3,0 t / m corresponding to ore cargo, shall be considered.
(2) I n deciding the reinforcement needed, consideration shall
be g i v e n t o t h e effects o f restricting t h e cargo d i s t r i b u t i o n
( h o m o g e n e o u s l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n o r r e d u c t i o n i n t h e ship dead
weight).
c
Calculate allowable
density p
c
Cargoes having
P Pc2
C
can b e carried
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Appendix 5.9-2
GUIDELENES ON RENEWAL/REINFORCEMENT
OF VERTICALLY CORRUGATED TRANSVERSE WATERTIGHT
B E T W E E N CARGO HOLDS NOS. 1AND 2
1. T h e n e e d f o r r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f t h e
vertically corrugated transverse watertight bulkhead
between cargo holds N o s . 1 and 2 shall b e determined
b y t h e R e g i s t e r o n a case b y case basis u s i n g t h e c r i t e r i a
g i v e n i n the present Guidelines i n association w i t h the
m o s t recent thickness measurements and findings f r o m
survey.
2. I n a d d i t i o n t o o t h e r o f t h e s e R u l e s r e q u i r e m e n t s ,
the assessment o f the transverse corrugated bulkhead i n
compliance w i t h the requirements o f the present Guide
lines shall take into account the following:
.1 scantlings o f i n d i v i d u a l v e r t i c a l c o r r u g a t i o n s s h a l l
be assessed f o r r e n e w a l / r e i n f o r c e m e n t based o n thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s o b t a i n e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h A p p e n d i x 5.9-3
at t h e i r l o w e r end, a t m i d - d e p t h a n d i n w a y o f plate
thickness changes i n t h e l o w e r 7 0 p e r c e n t . T h e s e
considerations shall take into account the provision o f
gussets a n d shedder plates a n d the benefits t h e y offer,
provided that they c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements
o f 5.9.4.2 and 5.9.6;
.2 t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e s c a n t l i n g s a n d a r r a n g e
m e n t s o f t h e b u l k h e a d f o r each case, p e r m i s s i b l e l e v e l s
o f d i m i n u t i o n shall be determined a n d appropriate
measures t a k e n i n accordance w i t h 5.9.6.
3. W h e r e r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d , t h e e x t e n t o f r e n e w a l
shall be s h o w n clearly i n d r a w i n g s . T h e vertical distance
BULKHEAD
o f each r e n e w a l zone shall be determined b y considering

the requirements o f the present Guidelines and i n general
s h a l l n o t b e l e s s t h a n 15 p e r c e n t o f t h e v e r t i c a l d i s t a n c e
between t h e upper and l o w e r e n do fthe corrugation,
m e a s u r e d a t the ship's centerline.
4. W h e r e t h e r e i n f o r c e m e n t i s a c c e p t e d b y a d d i n g
strips, t h e l e n g t h o f t h e r e i n f o r c i n g strips s h a l l b e
sufficient to a l l o w i t t o extend over the w h o l e depth o f
the diminished p l a t i n g . I n general, t h e w i d t h a n d
thickness o f strips shall b e sufficient t o c o m p l y w i t h
the requirements o f the present G u i d e l i n e s . T h e material
o f the strips shall b e the same as that o f the c o r r u g a t i o n
p l a t i n g . T h e strips shall b e attached t o t h e existing
b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g b y c o n t i n u o u s fillet w e l d s . T h e strips
shall b e suitably tapered o r connected at ends i n
accordance w i t h the existing practice.
5. W h e r e r e i n f o r c i n g s t r i p s a r e c o n n e c t e d t o t h e i n n e r
b o t t o m o r l o w e r s t o o l s h e l f plates, o n e side f u l l
penetration welding shall be u s e d . W h e n reinforcing
strips a r e fitted t o t h e c o r r u g a t i o n flange a n d a r e
connected t o the l o w e r stool s h e l f plate, t h e y shall be
n o r m a l l y a l i g n e d w i t h strips o f t h e same scantlings
w e l d e d t o the s t o o l side p l a t i n g a n d h a v i n g a m i n i m u m
length equal t o the breadth o f the corrugation flange.
6. F i g . 1 g i v e s a g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t o f s t r u c t u r a l
reinforcement.
196
l/~~M l/~M
I/
- 1
C/pper end to be suitably tapered

Reinforcement strip
Corrugation flange
Lower end to be welded

to lower shelf by full
penetration weld
One side full

penetration
weld\^
Lower stool shelf plate

Flange reinforcement strips
to be aligned with strips
of same scantlings below
shelf plate
Reinforcement strips with shedder plate
Reinforcement strip
Lower stool side plating
4
Weld of reinforcement strip to shelf plate
Corrugation flange
Shedder plate
Gusset plate
Lower stool side plating
Reinforcement strips with shedder and gusset plates
F i g . 1 General arrangement o f the bulkhead reinforcement

N o t e s : 1 . S q u a r e o r trapezoidal corrugations shall b e r e i n f o r c e d w i t h plate strips fitted t o each c o r r u g a t i o n flange sufficient t o m e e t the
requirements o f the present Guidelines.
2 . T h e n u m b e r o f strips fitted to each c o r r u g a t i o n flange shall b e sufficient to m e e t the requirements o f the present G u i d e l i n e s .
3 . S h e d d e r plates m a y b e fitted i n one piece o r prefabricated w i t h a w e l d e d k n u c k l e (gusset plate).
4 . G u s s e t plates, w h e r e fitted, s h a l l be w e l d e d t o t h e s h e l f p l a t e i n l i n e w i t h t h e f l a n g e o f t h e c o r r u g a t i o n , t o r e d u c e t h e stress c o n c e n t r a t i o n s at t h e
corrugation c o r n e r s . E n s u r e g o o d a l i g n m e n t b e t w e e n gusset plate, corrugation flange and l o w e r stool sloping p l a t e . U s e deep penetration w e l d i n g
at a l l c o n n e c t i o n s . E n s u r e start a n d stop o f w e l d i n g i s as far a w a y a s p r a c t i c a l l y p o s s i b l e f r o m c o r n e r s o f c o r r u g a t i o n .
5 . S h e d d e r plates s h a l l b e attached b y one-side f u l l p e n e t r a t i o n w e l d s o n t o b a c k i n g bars.
6 . S h e d d e r a n d gusset plates shall have a thickness equal to or greater t h a n the o r i g i n a l b u l k h e a d t h i c k n e s s . G u s s e t plate shall h a v e a m i n i m u m
height ( o n the vertical part) equal to h a l f o f the w i d t h o f the corrugation flange.Shedders a n d gussets shall b e same m a t e r i a l as flange material.
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Appendix 5.9-3
GUIDELINES F O RT H EGAUGING O F T H EV E R T I C A L L Y CORRUGATED

T R A N S V E R S E W A T E R T I G H T B U L K H E A D B E T W E E N HOLDS NOS. 1AND 2
1. T h e m e a s u r e m e n t results a r e necessary t o
determine t h e general c o n d i t i o n o f the structure and t o
define the extent o f possible repairs and/or reinforcement
o f the vertically corrugated transverse watertight b u l k
head for verification o f the compliance w i t h the present
Chapter.
2. T a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e b u c k l i n g m o d e l a p p l i e d i n
the present Chapter i n evaluation o f strength o f t h e
bulkhead, i t i s essential t o determine t h e thickness
d i m i n u t i o n at the critical levels s h o w n i n F i g s . 1 and 2 .
ST
Level c
Level c
Level a
3. T h e g a u g i n g s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e l e v e l s a s
d e s c r i b e d b e l o w . T o a d e q u a t e l y assess t h e scantlings o f
each individual vertical corrugation, each corrugation
flange, w e b , shedder, plate a n d gusset plate w i t h i n each
o f the levels g i v e n b e l o w shall b e gauged.
4. W h e r e t h e t h i c k n e s s c h a n g e s w i t h i n t h e h o r i z o n t a l
levels, the thinner plate shall b e gauged.
5. M a t e r i a l o f t h e s t e e l r e n e w e d m e m b e r s a n d / o r
reinforcements shall c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f the
present Chapter.
F i g . 1 Levels a and c for the gauging transverse watertight

bulkhead w i t h o u t l o w e r stool:
.1 l o c a t i o n o f l e v e l a f o r t h e transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d
w i t h o u t l o w e r stool:
the mid-breadth o f t h e corrugation flanges at approximately
2 0 0 m m above the l i n e o f shedder plates;
the m i d d l e o f gusset plates b e t w e e n corrugation flanges, w h e r e fitted;
the m i d d l e o f shedder plates;
the mid-breadth o f t h e corrugation webs at approximately
2 0 0 m m above the l i n e o f shedder plates;
.2 l o c a t i o n o f l e v e l c f o r t h e t r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d w i t h
or w i t h o u t l o w e r stool:
the mid-breadth o f the corrugation flanges and webs at about the
m i d - h e i g h t o f the corrugation span.
Level b
F i g . 2 Levels b and level c for the gauging transverse watertight

bulkhead w i t h l o w e r stool:
.1 l o c a t i o n o f l e v e l b for the transverse w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d w i t h
lower stool:
the mid-breadth o f t h e corrugation flanges at approximately
above the l i n e o f shedder plates;
the m i d d l e o f t h e gusset plates b e t w e e n corrugation flanges,
w h e r e fitted;
the m i d d l e o f the shedder plates;
the mid-breadth o f t h e corrugation webs at approximately
2 0 0 m m a b o v e the l i n e o f shedder plates.
.2 l o c a t i o n o f l e v e l c f o r t h e t r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d w i t h
or w i t h o u t l o w e r stool:
the mid-breadth o f the corrugation flanges and w e b s at about the
m i d - h e i g h t o f the corrugation span.
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5.10 E V A L U A T I O N O F A L L O W A B L E H O L D L O A D I N G
O F C A R G O H O L D W I T H C A R G O H O L D N O .1
( I A C S U R S22)
5.10.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l b u l k
carriers o f 1 5 0 m i n length a n d above, i n t h e f o r e m o s t
hold, intending t o carry solid b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a
d e n s i t y o f 1,78 t / m a n d a b o v e , w i t h single deck, t o p s i d e
tanks a n d hopper tanks, where:
.1 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d i s b o u n d e d b y t h e side s h e l l
o n l y f o r ships, w h i c h w e r e contracted f o r construction
prior to 1 July 1998;
.2 t h e f o r e m o s t h o l d i s d o u b l e s i d e s k i n c o n s t r u c t i o n
less t h a n 7 6 0 m m b r e a d t h m e a s u r e d p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o t h e
side s h e l l i n ships, t h e keels o f w h i c h w e r e laid, o r w h i c h
w e r e a t a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , b e f o r e 1 J u l y 1 9 9 9 .
5.10.1.2 T h e e x i s t i n g b u l k c a r r i e r s , a s d e f i n e d
i n 5.10.1.1, shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e present requirements
at t i m i n g s specified i n 5 . 1 1 . 1 . 1 .
5.10.1.3 T h e l o a d i n g i n c a r g o h o l d N o . 1 b e i n g
determined according t ot h erequirements o f 5.10.4 shall
not exceed t h e allowable h o l d loading i n flooded
condition, u s i n g t h e loads g i v e n i n 5.10.2 a n d t h e shear
capacity o f t h e double b o t t o m at shear g i v e n i n 5.10.3.
5.10.1.4 I n n o c a s e t h e a l l o w a b l e h o l d l o a d i n g i n
flooding c o n d i t i o n shall b e t a k e n greater t h a n t h e design
h o l d loading i n intact condition.
5.10.2 L o a d m o d e l .
5.10.2.1 G e n e r a l .
T h e loads t o b e considered as acting o n t h e double
bottom o f hold N o . 1 :
are t h o s e g i v e n b y t h e e x t e r n a l sea pressures; a n d
the c o m b i n a t i o n o f t h e cargo loads w i t h those
induced b ythe flooding o f hold N o . 1 .
T h e m o s t severe c o m b i n a t i o n s o f cargo induced
loads a n d f l o o d i n g loads shall b e used, depending o n t h e
loading conditions included i n the Loading Manual:
homogeneous loading conditions;
non-homogeneous loading conditions;
packed cargo conditions (such as steel m i l l p r o
ducts).
F o r each l o a d i n g c o n d i t i o n , t h e m a x i m u m b u l k cargo
density t o be carried shall be considered i n calculating
the allowable h o l d limit.
5.10.2.2 I n n e r b o t t o m f l o o d i n g h e a d .
T h e f l o o d i n g h e a d hf ( r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 2 ) i s t h e
distance, i n m , m e a s u r e d v e r t i c a l l y w i t h t h e ship i n t h e
upright position, f r o m the inner b o t t o m t o a level located
a t a d i s t a n c e df, i n m , f r o m t h e b a s e l i n e e q u a l t o :
in general D ;
f o r ships less t h a n 5 0 0 0 0 gross tones d e a d w e i g h t
w i t h T y p e freeboard 0 , 9 5 D
w h e r e D i s t h e distance, i n m , f r o m t h e baseline t o
the freeboard deck a t side a m i d s h i p s (refer t o
Fig. 5.10.2.2).
3
Fig. 5.10.2.2 Sketch o f h o l d loading

( V = v o l u m e o f cargo, i n m )
3
5.10.3 S h e a r c a p a c i t y o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m
of hold No. 1.
T h e shear capacity C o f t h e double b o t t o m o f
h o l d N o . 1 i s defined as t h e s u m o f the shear strength a t
the b e a m sections a t each e n d o f :
all floors adjacent t o b o t h hoppers;
less o n e h a l f o f t h e s t r e n g t h o f t h e t w o f l o o r s
adjacent t o each stool, o r transverse b u l k h e a d i f n o stool
is fitted (refer t o F i g . 5.10.3);
2
\
\
\
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\
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,\\
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6
F i g . 5.10.3
B o t t o m structures o f t h e cargo h o l d
I lower stool;
2 transverse bulkhead;
3 floor adjacent t o t h e stool;
4 floor adjacent t o t h e transverse b u l k h e a d ;
5 girders;
6 floors
all double b o t t o m girders adjacent t o b o t h stools, o r

transverse b u l k h e a d i f n o stool i s fitted.
T h e strength o f girders o r floors, w h i c h r u n o u t a n d
are n o t d i r e c t l y attached t o t h e b o u n d a r y s t o o l o r h o p p e r
girder, shall b e evaluated f o r t h e o n e e n d only.
T h e floors a n d girders t o b e considered are those inside
the h o l d boundaries f o r m e d b y t h e hoppers a n d stools
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A h = n e t sectional area, i n m m , o f t h e girder p a n e l i n w a y o f t h e

(or transverse bulkheads i f n o stool i s f i t t e d ) . T h e hopper
largest o p e n i n g i n t h e o u t e r m o s t b a y (i.e. that bay, w h i c h i s
side g i r d e r s a n d t h e f l o o r s d i r e c t l y b e l o w t h e c o n n e c t i o n o f
closest t o stool o rtransverse bulkhead, i f n o stool i s fitted);
= a l l o w a b l e shear stress, i n N / m m , as g i v e n i n 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 1 ;
the b u l k h e a d stools ( o r transverse bulkheads i f n o stool i s
fitted) t o t h e i n n e r b o t t o m shall n o t b e included.
Tl2=U5.
W h e r e t h e g e o m e t r y and/or t h e structural arrange
m e n t o f the double b o t t o m are such t o m a k e the above
Factor r ) m a y b e reduced, t o t h e Register discretion,
a s s u m p t i o n s i n a d e q u a t e , t h e s h e a r c a p a c i t y C o f t h e d o w n t o 1,10 w h e r e a p p r o p r i a t e r e i n f o r c e m e n t s a r e f i t t e d t o
double b o t t o m shall b e calculated according t o t h e meet the Register requirements.
criteria being subject t o t h e special consideration o f t h e
5.10.4 A l l o w a b l e h o l d l o a d i n g .
R e g i s t e r i n each case.
T h e a l l o w a b l e h o l d l o a d i n g W,in t , s h a l l b e
I n calculating the shear strength, t h e n e t thickness o f
determined b y the formula
floors a n d girders shall b e u s e d . T h e n e t thickness t ,
1
in m m , shall be determined b y the formula
(5.10.4-1)
W=p Vj,
g
net
net
(5.10.3)
w h e r e t = as-built thickness, i n m m , o ffloors a n d girders;

t = corrosion d i m i n u t i o n , equal t o 2 m m , i n general; a l o w e r
value o ft m a y b e adopted, p r o v i d e d that measured a r e
taken, i n compliance w i t h t h eRegister requirements, t o
justify the assumption made.
c
5.10.3.1 F l o o r s h e a r s t r e n g t h .
T h e floor shear strength i n w a y o f t h e floor panel
section adjacent t o hoppers S f i , i n k N , a n d t h e floor shear
strength i nw a y o f the openings i n the outermost b a y
(i.e. that bay, w h i c h i s closest t o h o p p e r ) S , i n k N , s h a l l
be determined b y t h e f o l l o w i n g expressions:
w h e r e F = 1,05 i n g e n e r a l ;
F = 1,00 f o r steel products;
p = cargo density, i nt / m , f o r b u l k cargoes, refer t o 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 1 ; f o r
steel products p shall b e t a k e n as t h e density o f steel;
V = v o l u m e , i n m , occupied b y cargo ata level h determined b y
the formula
3
1 =
X / ( p
cg
) ;
X = f o r b u l k cargoes, t h e lesser o f X a n d X , d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e
formulae:
1
Z+pg(E-hf)
(5.10.4-2)
(perm 1 )
f2
X =Z+pg(Eh perm);
2
(5.10.4-3)
F o r s t e e l p r o d u c t s X m a y b e t a k e n e q u a l t o X a t perm = 0 ;
p = sea w a t e r density, i nt / m ;
g = 9 , 8 1 m / s , gravity acceleration;
E = s h i p ' s d r a u g h t i n f l o o d e d c o n d i t i o n , (df - 0 , 1 D ) , i n m ;
df,D = a s g i v e n i n 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 2 ;
hf = f l o o d i n g h e a d , i n m ( r e f e r t o 5 . 1 0 . 2 . 2 ) ;
perm = p e r m e a b i l i t y o f c a r g o , t o b e t a k e n a s 0 , 3 f o r o r e
(corresponding b u l k cargo density f o r i r o n o r e m a y generally
be taken 3,0 t / m ) ;
Z = t h e lesser o f Z a n d Z d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a e :
1
Sfl = W- A
J|L;
(5.10.3.1-1)
-TL
(5.10.3.1-2)
Sf2=lQ- A ,
f h
w h e r e Af = s e c t i o n a l a r e a , i n m m , o f t h e f l o o r p a n e l a d j a c e n t t o
hoppers;
Af,h - n e t s e c t i o n a l a r e a , i n m m , o f t h e f l o o r p a n e l s i n w a y o f t h e
openings i n t h e o u t e r m o s t b a y (i.e. that bay, w h i c h i s closest
to hopper);
toe
Z1 = Ch/A h;
DBj
(5.10.4-4)
Z2=Ce/A ,e;
(5.10.4-5)
a l l o w a b l e shear
stress, i n N / m m , t o b e t a k e n e q u a l t o
DB
a - = m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e m a t e r i a l ;
Ch = s h e a r c a p a c i t y o f t h e d o u b l e b o t t o m , i n k N , a s d e f i n e d
i n 5.10.3, c o n s i d e r i n g , f o r each floor, t h e lesser o f t h e shear
s t r e n g t h Sf1 o r Sf2 ( r e f e r t o 5 . 1 0 . 3 . 1 ) ; a n d , f o r e a c h g i r d e r , t h e
lesser o f t h e shear strengths S a n d S (refer t o 5.10.3.2);
C = shear capacity o ft h e double b o t t o m , i n k N , as defined
i n 5 . 1 0 . 3 , c o n s i d e r i n g , f o r e a c h f l o o r , t h e s h e a r s t r e n g t h Sfl
(refer t o 5.10.3.1) a n d S Q , f o r each girder, t h e lesser o f t h e
shear strengths S a n d S (refer t o 5.10.3.2):
ri1 = U 0 ;
Th=1,20.
Factor r ) m a y b e reduced, t o t h e Register discretion,

d o w n t o 1,10, w h e r e a p p r o p r i a t e r e i n f o r c e m e n t s a r e f i t t e d t o
meet the Register requirements.
5.10.3.2 G i r d e r s h e a r s t r e n g t h .
T h e girder shear strength i n w a y o f the girder panel
adjacent t o stools ( o r t h e transverse bulkheads, i f n o stool
is fitted) S , i n k N , a n d t h e girder shear strength i n w a y
o f t h e largest o p e n i n g i n t h e o u t e r m o s t b a y (i.e. t h e bay,
w h i c h is closest t o s t o o l o r t h e transverse bulkhead, i f n o
stool i s fitted) S , i n k N , shall b e determined b y t h e
f o l l o w i n g expressions:
(5.10.3.2-1)
^ 1 = 1 0 4
g 1
g 2
D B , h
(5.10.4-6)
Si >B,i,
i=
g 1
g 2
S2
g
(5.10.3.2-2)
g,h
T
DB,e
D B
).
Sl
(5.10.4-7)
n = n u m b e r o f floors between stools ( o r t h e transverse b u l k heads, i f n o stools are fitted);

S = space o f i - t h floor, i n m ;
B
= B Si
f o r f l o o r s w h o s e shear s t r e n g t h i s g i v e n b y Sf1
(refer t o 5.10.3.1);
B
=B h
f o r f l o o r s w h o s e s h e a r s t r e n g t h i s g i v e n b y Sf2
(refer t o 5.10.3.1);
B
= breadth o f double b o t t o m , i n m , b e t w e e n hoppers (refer t o 5.10.4);
B h
= distance, i n m , between t h e t w o considered
openings
(refer t o 5.10.4);
i
D B i
DB
D B i
DB
DB
w h e r e A = m i n i m u m sectional area, i n m m , o f t h e girder p a n e l adjacent

t o stools ( o r transverse bulkheads, i f n o stool i s fitted);
DB
200
s = spacing, i n m , o f d o u b l e b o t t o m longitudinals adjacent t o

hoppers.
l
BDB
Fig. 5.10.4 Sketch o fthe floor i n w a y o fcargo h o l d
5.11 E V A L U A T I O N O F E M E R G E N C Y S T A B I L I T Y
W I T H C A R G O H O L D N O .1 F L O O D E D
( I A C S U R S23)
5.11.1 A p p l i c a t i o n a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n t i m e t a b l e .
5.11.1.1 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s t o t h e b u l k h e a d s c a n t l i n g s
b e t w e e n cargo h o l d s N o s . 1 a n d 2 stated i n 5.9, as w e l l as
the requirements t o the allowable h o l d loading o f h o l d
N o . 1 g i v e n i n 5.10, shall b e applied i n conjunction w i t h
the damage stability requirements set forth i n 5.11.2.
B u l k carriers shall b e surveyed f o r compliance w i t h t h e
above mentioned requirements i n terms mentioned b e l o w
depending o n t h e i r age as o n 1 J u l y 1 9 9 8 :
.1 f o r ships 2 0 years o f age a n d m o r e , b y t h e d u e
date o f the first i n t e r m e d i a t e , o r t h e d u e date o f the first
special survey t o be h e l d after 1 J u l y 1998, w h i c h e v e r
c o m e s first;
.2 f o r s h i p s 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e b u t l e s s t h a n
2 0 y e a r s o f age, b y t h e d u e date o f t h e f i r s t s p e c i a l s u r v e y t o
be h e l d after 1 J u l y 1998, b u t n o t later t h a n 1 J u l y 2 0 0 2 ;
.3 f o r s h i p s 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t l e s s t h a n
15 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e d u e date o f t h e first i n t e r m e d i a t e
o r t h e d u e date o f the first special s u r v e y t o b e h e l d after
the date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 15 years o f age, b u t
n o t later t h a n t h e date, o n w h i c h the ship reaches 17 years
o f age;
.4 f o r s h i p s 5 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t l e s s t h a n
10 y e a r s o f age, b y t h e d u e date, after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 , o f t h e
first intermediate o r t h e first special s u r v e y after t h e date,
o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 10 years o f age, w h i c h e v e r
c o m e s first;
.5 f o r s h i p s l e s s t h a n 5 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e d a t e , o n
w h i c h t h e ship reaches 1 0 years o f age.
5.11.1.2 C o m p l e t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 o f a n
intermediate o r special survey w i t h a d u e after
1 July 2003 cannot b e used t o postpone compliance.
H o w e v e r , prior t o 1 July 2003 o f a n intermediate survey, t h e
w i n d o w f o r w h i c h straddles 1 J u l y 2 0 0 3 c a n b e accepted.
5.11.2 D a m a g e s t a b i l i t y .
5.11.2.1 S h i p s , w h i c h a r e s u b j e c t t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the requirements o f 5.9 a n d 5.10, w h e n loaded t o t h e
in Service
s u m m e r l o a d line, shall b e able t o w i t h s t a n d f l o o d i n g o f

the foremost cargo h o l d i n a l l loading conditions a n d
r e m a i n afloat i n a satisfactory condition o f e q u i l i b r i u m ,
as s p e c i f i e d i n 5 . 2 , P a r t V " S u b d i v i s i o n " o f t h e R u l e s f o r
the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
Ships.
5.11.2.2 A s h i p h a v i n g b e e n b u i l t w i t h a n i n s u f f i c i e n t
n u m b e r o f transverse watertight bulkheads t o satisfy this
requirement m a y be exempted from the application o f
p r o v i s i o n s 5 . 1 1 . 2 . 1 , as w e l l as 5.9 a n d 5.10, p r o v i d e d t h e
ship fulfills t h e requirements o f 5.2.3, Part V "Subdivi
sion" o f the Rules for the Classification a n d Construction
5.12 E V A L U A T I O N O F T H E C O N D I T I O N O F F R A M E S
A N D F R A M E B R A C K E T S O FC A R G O H O L D S
( I A C S U R S31)
5.12.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l a p p l y t o s i d e s h e l l
frames a n d brackets o f cargo holds o n board t h e b u l k
carriers constructed w i t h single deck, topside tanks a n d
h o p p e r t a n k s i n cargo spaces, w h i c h w e r e c o n t r a c t e d f o r
construction prior t o 1 July 1998 a n d built i n
non-compliance w i t h the requirements i nPart I I " H u l l "
o f the Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
S e a - G o i n g Ships i n force after 1 J u l y 1 9 9 8 .
5.12.1.2 I n a d d i t i o n , t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a l s o a p p l y t o
side s h e l l frames a n d brackets o f cargo h o l d s o n b o a r d
the o i l / b u l k / o r e ( O B O ) carriers o f single side s k i n
construction.
5.12.1.3 W h e r e o n e o r m o r e c a r g o h o l d s o n a s h i p
are i n n o n - c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e a b o v e - m e n t i o n e d defini
tions, these requirements d o n o t a p p l y t o these specific
holds.
5.12.1.4 F o r t h e p u r p o s e s o f t h i s C h a p t e r , t h e t e r m
"ship" means b u l k carriers a n d O B O carriers, unless
otherwise specified.
5.12.1.5 B u l k c a r r i e r s s u b j e c t t o t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s
shall b e assessed f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h these requirements,
a n d r e n e w a l , r e i n f o r c e m e n t o r c o a t i n g o f t h e side s h e l l
frames a n d brackets, i n accordance w i t h these require
ments, shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
f o l l o w i n g schedule depending o n their age as o n
1 January 2004:
.1 f o r b u l k carriers 15 years o f age a n d m o r e , b y t h e
due date o f t h e first i n t e r m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y after
1 January 2004;
.2 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t l e s s
t h a n 15 years o f age, b y t h e d u e date o f t h e first special
survey after 1 January 2 0 0 4 ;
.3 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s l e s s t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e
date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 1 0 years o f age.
C o m p l e t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 o f a n inter
m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y w i t h a d u e date after
1 January 2004, cannot be used t o postpone compliance.

However, completion prior t o 1 January 2004 o f a n
intermediate survey, t h e w i n d o w f o r w h i c h straddles
1 January 2 0 0 4 , c a n b e accepted.
5.12.1.6 O B O c a r r i e r s s u b j e c t t o t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s
shall be assessed f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h these requirements
a n d r e n e w a l , r e i n f o r c e m e n t o r c o a t i n g side s h e l l frames
and brackets, w h e r e required i n accordance w i t h these
requirements, shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h the
f o l l o w i n g schedule depending u p o n their age a s o n
1 July 2005:
.1 f o r O B O carriers 15 years o f age a n d m o r e , b y the
due date o f the first intermediate o r special s u r v e y after
1 July 2005;
.2 f o r O B O c a r r i e r s 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e b u t
less t h a n 15 y e a r s o f age, b y the d u e date specified o f t h e
first special s u r v e y after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 ;
.3 f o r O B O c a r r i e r s l e s s t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e
date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 1 0 y e a r s o f age.
C o m p l e t i o n prior t o 1 July 2005 o f a n intermediate o r
special s u r v e y w i t h a d u e d a t e after 1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 c a n n o t b e
used t o postpone compliance.However, completion prior t o
1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 o f a n intermediate survey, the w i n d o w for w h i c h
straddles 1 J u l y 2 0 0 5 , c a n b e accepted.
5.12.1.7 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s d e f i n e r e n e w a l c r i t e r i a
o r other measures t o be taken for the w e b s a n d flanges o f
frames a n d e n d brackets as p e r 5.12.2.
5.12.1.8 R e i n f o r c i n g m e a s u r e s o f s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s
are d e f i n e d i n 5.12.2.3.
5.12.1.9 F i n i t e e l e m e n t o r o t h e r n u m e r i c a l a n a l y s i s o r
d i r e c t c a l c u l a t i o n p r o c e d u r e s c a n n o t b e u s e d as a n a l t e r n a t i v e
t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s , e x c e p t i n cases o f
u n u s u a l side structure a r r a n g e m e n t s o r f r a m i n g t o w h i c h
t h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s c a n n o t b e d i r e c t l y a p p l i e d . I n s u c h cases,
the analysis criteria and the strength check criteria shall b e i n
accordance w i t h t h e R u l e s f o r Construction.
5.12.1.10 A d d i t i o n a l t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f s i d e
shell frames a n d brackets o f cargo holds shall b e carried
out i n compliance with t h e Guidelines given i n
A p p e n d i x 5.12.
5.12.2 I c e s t r e n g t h e n e d s h i p s .
5.12.2.1 W h e r e s h i p i s r e i n f o r c e d t o c o m p l y w i t h a n
ice class n o t a t i o n , t h e intermediate frames shall n o t b e
included w h e n considering compliance w i t h these
requirements.
5.12.2.2 A l l o w a b l e r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s o f a d d i t i o n a l
structures required t o m e e t the ice strengthening n o t a t i o n
shall b e determined i n compliance w i t h A p p e n d i x 2 t o
the Rules.
5.12.2.3 I f t h e i c e c l a s s n o t a t i o n i s r e q u e s t e d t o b e
w i t h d r a w n , t h e additional i c e strengthening structure
shall n o t be considered t o contribute t o compliance w i t h
these requirements.
5.12.3 R e n e w a l , r e p a i r o r o t h e r m e a s u r e s .
5.12.3.1 C r i t e r i a f o r r e n e w a l , r e p a i r s o r o t h e r
measures.
201
5.12.3.1.1 S y m b o l s u s e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 :
t = thickness as measured, i n m m ;
t N = thickness, a t w h i c h renewal i s required
(refer t o 5.12.3.1.2);
t N, d/t = t h i c k n e s s c r i t e r i a b a s e d o n d/t r a t i o
(refer t o 5.12.3.1.2.1);
t N,
= thickness criteria based o n strength
(refer t o 5.12.3.1.2.1);
t o r = thickness t o be taken equal t o 0,75t ;
t
= thickness, i n m m , o f frame webs as required
b y 3.3.4.4.1, Part I I " H u l l " o f t h e Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, a n d thickness o f
the l o w e r bracket w e b s as required b y 3.3.4.4.2, t h e same
Part o f the Rules;
t B = as-built thickness, i n m m ;
t = thickness given i n Table 5.12.3.1.1.
M
RE
RE
RE
s 1 2
s 1 2
Table
5.12.3.1.1
Thickness t , i n m m
c
Ship
length
Z,inm
A l l holds except h o l d N o . 1
F r a m e span
and upper brackets
Lower
brackets
2,0
2,0
2,0
2,5
3,0
3,0
<100
150
>200
Hold No.1
F r a m e span L o w e r
and upper brackets
brackets
2,0
3,0
3,0
3,0
3,5
4,0
N o t e . V a l u e t for the intermediate length o f the ship shall

be defined b ylinear interpolation o f values given i nt h e Table.
C
5.12.3.1.2 C r i t e r i a o f e v a l u a t i o n f o r s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s
and brackets.
5.12.3.1.2.1 T h e w e b s o f s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s a n d
brackets (brackets o r knees, hereinafter "brackets") shall
b e r e n e w e d w h e n t h e m e a s u r e d t h i c k n e s s tM i s e q u a l t o
o r less t h a n t h e t h i c k n e s s t , w h i c h i s t h e greatest o f
the following values:
REN
COAT
0,75tAs;
t N, d/t = a p p l i c a b l e t o a r e a s ( A ) a n d ( B ) o n l y ( r e f e r
to Fig. 5.2.3.2-2);
t N, = w h e r e r e q u i r e d b y 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 2 :
5.12.3.1.2.1.1 T h e t h i c k n e s s t
b a s e d o n d/t r a t i o .
T h e thickness t _
shall b e determined b y the
following f o r m u l a w i t h due regard t o the requirements
o f 5.12.3.1.2.1.1.1.2 a n d 5.12.3.1.2.1.1.1.3:
RE
RE
RENi
REN
d/t
d/t
tREN, d/t = ( w e b d e p t h , i n m m ) / R
where for frames:
R = 0,65' f o r s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d f r a m e s ;
R = 0,55' f o r a s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d f r a m e s ;
for lower brackets w i t h due regard t o the requirements o f
5.12.3.1.2.1.1:
R = 0,87' f o r s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d f r a m e s ;
R = 0,73' f o r a s y m m e t r i c a l l y f l a n g e d f r a m e s ;
= 1 , 0 f o r steel w i t h y i e l d p o i n t 235 M P a ;
= 0,78 f o r steels w i t h y i e l d p o i n t 3 1 5 M P a ;
= 0 , 7 2 f o r s t e e l s w i t h y i e l d p o i n t 3 5 5 M P a .
5
202
I n n o instance shall t
f o r lower integral
b r a c k e t s t o b e t a k e n a s less t h a n t ^ / f o r t h e f r a m e s
they support.
5.12.3.1.2.1.1.1 L o w e r b r a c k e t s .
T h e l o w e r brackets s h a l l b e f l a n g e d o r face plate
shall b e fitted.
T h e w e b depth o f t h e l o w e r brackets shall b e
d e t e r m i n e d as f o l l o w s :
the w e b depth o f the l o w e r bracket m a y b e measured
f r o m t h e intersection o f the sloped bulkhead o f the hopper
t a n k a n d t h e side s h e l l p l a t e , p e r p e n d i c u l a r l y t o t h e face
plate o f the l o w e r bracket (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-1);
REN>
d / t
REN
! \ \ Section b
Section a
Lower bracket
webdepth
Section b
Fig. 5.12.3.1.2-1 L o w e r bracket w e b depth for determining t
REN>
d/t
w h e r e stiffeners are fitted o n the l o w e r bracket plate,

t h e w e b d e p t h m a y b e t a k e n as t h e distance b e t w e e n t h e
side s h e l l a n d t h e stiffener, b e t w e e n t h e stiffeners o r
b e t w e e n t h e o u t e r m o s t stiffener a n d t h e face plate o f the
brackets, w h i c h e v e r i s t h e greatest.
5.12.3.1.2.1.1.2 T r i p p i n g b r a c k e t s a l t e r n a t i v e .
W h e n t i s less t h a n t ^
at section b o f the
frames (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-2), tripping brackets i n
accordance w i t h 5.12.3.3 m a y b e fitted as a n alternative
to the requirements f o rthe w e b depth t o thickness ratio
o f frames, i n w h i c h case t ^ m a y b e disregarded i n
the determination o f t
i n accordance w i t h 5.12.3.1.2.
Value o f t shall b e based o n zone i n accordance
w i t h F i g . 5.2.3.2-2.
5.12.3.1.2.1.1.3 I m m e d i a t e l y abaft c o l l i s i o n b u l k h e a d .
W h e n the w e b as-built thickness t , including l o w e r
end brackets, i s greater t h a n 1 , 6 5 t
, t h e thickness
t , d/t m a y b e t a k e n a s t h e v a l u e t'
/, determined
by the formula
M
REN
REN
hB
Section a
d / t
d/t
REN
A B
R E N j
REN
REN
. 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 S e c t i o n s a a n d b
d l o w e r bracket w e b depth;
d frame w e b depth; h l o w e r bracket length
a
o r l e s s t h a n t AT, t
shall b edetermined i n
5.12.3.1.2.1.3 T h i c k n e s s o f r e n e w e d w e b s o f f r a m e s
and l o w e r brackets.
W h e r e renewal is required, the renewed webs shall
be o f a t h i c k n e s s n o t less t h a n t o r 1 , 2 t
, o r 1,2t ,
w h i c h e v e r i s greater.
CO
where t ^
REN
R E N , dlt
\J t R E N , d/t R E N , S
= thickness t o b e determined according t o 5.12.4.3.
5.12.3.1.2.1.2 T h i c k n e s s t
basedonshear
strength check.
W h e r e w e b t h i c k n e s s tM i n t h e l o w e r p a r t o f s i d e
s h e l l f r a m e s , as d e f i n e d i n F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 - 2 , i s e q u a l t o
RENS
RENS
AB
C O A T
REN
5.12.3.1.2.1.4 C r i t e r i a f o r o t h e r m e a s u r e s .
W h e n t <t ^t oAT,
measures shall b e taken,
consisting o fall the following:
.1 sand blasting, o r equivalent, a n d coating (refer
to 5.12.3.2);
.2 f i t t i n g t r i p p i n g b r a c k e t s (refer t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 3 ) , w h e n
c o n d i t i o n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 . 2 . 1 . 4 . 1 o c c u r s f o r a n y o f t h e side f r a m e
zones A , B , C a n d D , s h o w n i n F i g . 5.2.3.2-2. T r i p p i n g
b r a c k e t s n o t c o n n e c t e d t o flanges s h a l l h a v e soft t o e , a n d t h e
distance b e t w e e n t h e b r a c k e t t o e a n d t h e f r a m e f l a n g e s h a l l
n o t b e greater t h a n a b o u t 5 0 m m , r e f e r t o F i g . 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 3 . 1 ) ;
.3 m a i n t a i n i n g t h e c o a t i n g i n " a s - n e w " c o n d i t i o n
(i.e. w i t h o u t b r e a k d o w n o r r u s t i n g ) a t special a n d
intermediate surveys.
T h e above measures m a y b e w a i v e d i f the structural
m e m b e r s s h o w n o thickness d i m i n u t i o n w i t h respect t o
the as built thicknesses a n d coating i s i n "as-new"
c o n d i t i o n (i.e. w i t h o u t b r e a k d o w n o r rusting).
W h e n the measured frame webs thickness t is such
that t
<t ^t
a n d t h e coating is i n G O O D
condition, sand blasting a n d coating as required
in 5.12.3.1.2.1.4.1 above m a y b e w a i v e d even i f n o t
found i n "as-new" condition, as defined above, provided
that tripping brackets are fitted a n d t h e coating damaged
i n w a y o f the tripping bracket w e l d i n g i s repaired.
5.12.3.1.3 C r i t e r i a f o r f r a m e s a n d b r a c k e t s ( b e n d i n g
check).
W h e n l o w e r e n d brackets w e r e n o t fitted w i t h
flanges a t the d e s i g n stage, flanges s h a l l b e fitted s o as t o
meet t h e bending strength requirements i n 5.12.4.4. T h e
full w i d t h o f the bracket flange shall extend u p b e y o n d
the p o i n t a t w h i c h t h e frame flange reaches full w i d t h .
Adequate back-up structure i n t h e hopper shall b e
ensured, a n d t h e bracket shall b e aligned w i t h t h e
back-up structure.
W h e r e the length o r depth o f the l o w e r bracket does
not meet t h e requirements i n 3.3.2.5.3, Part I I " H u l l " , o f
the Rules f o r Construction, a bending strength check i n
accordance w i t h 5.12.4.4 shall b e carried o u t a n d
renewals o r reinforcements o f frames and/or brackets
effected as required therein.
T h e bending check needs not t o be carried out i n the
case t h e b r a c k e t g e o m e t r y i s m o d i f i e d s o as t o c o m p l y
w i t h t h e requirements o f 3.3.2.5.3, Part I I " H u l l " o f the
Rules for Construction.
5.12.3.2 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , r e n e w a l , s a n d
blasting a n d coating.
5.12.3.2.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f r e n e w a l , s a n d b l a s t i n g
a n d c o a t i n g , f o u r a r e a s A, B, C a n d D a r e d e f i n e d ( r e f e r
to F i g . 5.2.3.2-2). W h e n r e n e w a l shall b e carried o u t ,
surface p r e p a r a t i o n a n d coating a r e r e q u i r e d f o r t h e
r e n e w e d structures as g i v e n i n 3 . 3 . 5 . 1 , Part I I " H u l l " o f t h e
R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n for cargo holds o f n e w buildings.
5.12.3.2.2 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e t a k e n
for each area a n d shall b e assessed against t h e criteria
in 5.12.3.1.
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R E N
C O A T
203
5.12.3.2.3 W h e n z o n e B i s m a d e u p o f d i f f e r e n t p l a t e
thicknesses, t h e lesser thickness shall b e used f o r t h e
application o f the requirements o f this Section.
5.12.3.2.4 I n c a s e o f i n t e g r a l b r a c k e t s , w h e n t h e
criteria i n 5.12.3.1 a r e n o t satisfied f o r areas A o r B ,
renewal, sand blasting a n d coating, as applicable, shall
b e d o n e f o r b o t h a r e a s A a n d B.
5.12.3.2.5 I n c a s e o f s e p a r a t e b r a c k e t s , w h e n t h e
criteria i n 5.12.3.1 are n o t satisfied f o r area A o r B ,
renewal, sand blasting a n d coating shall b e done for each
one o f these zones, as applicable.
5.12.3.2.6 W h e n r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d f o r a r e a C
according t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t shall b e done f o r b o t h areas B
a n d C.When
s a n d b l a s t i n g a n d c o a t i n g i s r e q u i r e d f o r area C
a c c o r d i n g t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t s h a l l b e d o n e f o r areas B, C a n d D .
5.12.3.2.7 W h e n r e n e w a l i s r e q u i r e d f o r a r e a D
according t o 5.12.3.1, i t needs o n l y t o b e done f o r this
a r e a . W h e n sand blasting a n d coating i s required f o r
area D according t o 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , i t shall b e done f o r b o t h
a r e a s C a n d D.
5.12.3.2.8 S p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n m a y b e g i v e n t o
areas p r e v i o u s l y r e n e w e d o r re-coated, i f f o u n d i n
"as-new" c o n d i t i o n (i.e., w i t h o u t b r e a k d o w n o r rusting).
5.12.3.2.9 W h e n a d o p t e d , o n t h e b a s i s o f t h e r e n e w a l
thickness criteria i n 5.1.2.3.1, i n general, coating shall be
applied i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f 3.3.5.1,
Part " H u l l " o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, as applicable.
5.12.3.2.10 W h e r e , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
i n 5 . 1 2 . 3 . 1 , a l i m i t e d n u m b e r o f side s h e l l frames a n d
brackets are s h o w n t o require coating over part o f their
length, the following criteria apply:
.1 t h e part t o b e coated includes:
.1.1 t h e w e b a n d t h e f a c e p l a t e o f t h e s i d e s h e l l
frames a n d brackets;
.1.2 t h e h o l d s u r f a c e o f s i d e s h e l l , h o p p e r t a n k a n d
topside t a n k p l a t i n g , as applicable, o v e r a w i d t h n o t less
than 100 m m f r o m the w e b o f the frame;
.2 e p o x y c o a t i n g o r e q u i v a l e n t s h a l l b e a p p l i e d .
I n a l l cases, a l l t h e s u r f a c e s t o b e c o a t e d s h a l l b e
sand blasted prior t o coating application.
W h e n flanges o f frames o r brackets shall be r e n e w e d
according t o these Rules, t h e outstanding breadth t o
thickness ratio shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f
Part " H u l l " o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification a n d
5.12.3.3 R e i n f o r c i n g m e a s u r e s .
5.12.3.3.1 R e i n f o r c i n g m e a s u r e s a r e c o n s t i t u t e d b y
tripping brackets, located a t t h e l o w e r part a n d a t
m i d s p a n o f side s h e l l frames (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.3.1).
These brackets m a y b e located at every t w o frames, b u t
l o w e r a n d m i d s p a n brackets shall b e fitted i n line
b e t w e e n alternate pairs o f frames.
5.12.3.3.2 T h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e t r i p p i n g b r a c k e t s
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s o f t h e side
shell frame webs, t o w h i c h they are connected.
204
Rules for the Classification
Tripping brackets
Distance from knuckle'*

not greater than 200 mm
Tripping bracket not

welded toiframe flange
50 mm
Fig. 5.12.3.3.1 T r i p p i n g brackets
5.12.3.3.3 D o u b l e c o n t i n u o u s w e l d i n g s h a l l b e
adopted f o r t h e connections o f tripping brackets t o t h e
side s h e l l frames a n d s h e l l p l a t i n g .
5.12.3.3.4 W h e r e s i d e f r a m e s a n d s i d e s h e l l a r e m a d e
o f h i g h e r strength steel, n o r m a l strength steel t r i p p i n g
brackets m a y b e accepted, p r o v i d e d t h e electrodes used
for w e l d i n g are those required f o r the particular higher
strength steel grade, a n d t h e thickness o f t h e t r i p p i n g
brackets is equal t o t h e frame w e b thickness, regardless
o f the frame w e b material.
5.12.3.4 W e l d t h r o a t t h i c k n e s s .
I n case o f r e n e w a l t h e w e l d e d c o n n e c t i o n s s h a l l
c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f 3.3.2.5.9, Part " H u l l " o f
the R u l e s f o r t h e Classification a n d Construction o f
Sea-Going Ships.
5.12.3.5 P i t t i n g a n d g r o o v i n g .
5.12.3.5.1 I f p i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y i s h i g h e r t h a n 1 5 p e r c e n t
i n area (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.5.1), thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s
shall b e taken t o check pitting corrosion.
5 per cent scattered
aJJb.JLr*,

:
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5.12.3.5.2 T h e m i n i m u m a c c e p t a b l e r e m a i n i n g
thickness i n pits o r grooves is equal t o :
.1 7 5 p e r cent o f the as-built thickness, f o r p i t t i n g o r
g r o o v i n g i n t h e frame a n d brackets webs a n d flanges;
.2 7 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s , f o r p i t t i n g o r
g r o o v i n g i n t h e side shell, h o p p e r t a n k a n d topside t a n k
p l a t i n g attached t o t h e side shell f r a m e , o v e r a w i d t h u p
t o 3 0 m m f r o m each side o f it.
5.12.3.6 R e n e w a l o f a l l f r a m e s i n o n e o r m o r e c a r g o
holds.
5.12.3.6.1 W h e n a l l f r a m e s i n o n e o r m o r e h o l d s a r e
required t o be renewed, the compliance with the
requirements o f Part "Hull" o f t h e Rules f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships
m a y b e accepted i n lieu o f t h e compliance w i t h these
requirements, p r o v i d e d that:
.1 i t is applied at least t o a l l the frames o f the h o l d ( s ) ;
.2 t h e c o a t i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s o f
" n e w ships" according t o 3.3.5.1, Part " H u l l " o f the
Sea-Going Ships are c o m p l i e d w i t h ;
.3 t h e s e c t i o n m o d u l u s o f s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s i s
calculated according t o Part " H u l l " o f the Rules f o r the
5.12.3.7 R e n e w a l o f d a m a g e d f r a m e s .
5.12.3.7.1 I n c a s e o f r e n e w a l o f a d a m a g e d f r a m e
already c o m p l y i n g w i t h the requirements o f this Chapter,
the f o l l o w i n g requirements apply:
.1 t h e c o n d i t i o n s accepted i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h this
C h a p t e r shall b e restored as a m i n i m u m ;
.2 f o r l o c a l i z e d d a m a g e s , t h e e x t e n s i o n o f t h e
renewal shall be carried o u t according t o the provisions
o f Part 2 "Hull" o f the Guidelines o n Technical
Supervision o f Sea-Going Ship Repairs.
5.12.4 S t r e n g t h c h e c k c r i t e r i a .
I n general, strength checks shall b e carried o u t f o r
the aft, m i d d l e a n d f o r w a r d frames o f each h o l d . T h e
scantlings required f o r frames i n intermediate positions
shall be obtained b y linear interpolation between t h e
results obtained f o r t h e above frames.
W h e n scantlings o f side s h e l l frames v a r y w i t h i n a
h o l d , t h e required scantlings shall b e also calculated f o r
the m i d frame o f each group o f frames h a v i n g t h e same
s c a n t l i n g s . T h e scantlings r e q u i r e d f o r frames i n inter
mediate positions shall b e obtained b y linear interpola
t i o n b e t w e e n t h e results obtained f o r t h e calculated
frames.
5.12.4.1 D e s i g n d i a g r a m .
5.12.4.1.1 L o a d m o d e l .
T h e f o l l o w i n g l o a d i n g conditions shall b e consid
ered:
.1 h o m o g e n e o u s h e a v y cargo (density greater t h a n
1,78 t / m ) ;
.2 h o m o g e n e o u s l i g h t c a r g o ( d e n s i t y l e s s t h a n
1,78 t / m ) ;
.3 n o n - h o m o g e n e o u s h e a v y c a r g o , i f a l l o w e d .
3
Fig. 5.12.3.5.1 Pitting intensity diagrams

( f r o m 5 p e r cent t o 2 5 p e r cent intensity)
Surveys of Ships in Service
L = ship's l e n g t h , i n m ;
greatest m o u l d e d breadth, i n m ;
B
CB = b l o c k c o e f f i c i e n t , a s d e f i n e d i n t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a
t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s , b u t n o t less
t h a n 0,6;
m a x i m u m design draft, i n m ;
coefficient t o b e determined b y the formulae:
M u l t i port loading/unloading conditions need not be

considered.
5.12.4.1.2 F o r c e s .
T h e f o r c e s Pf a n d Pf , i n k N , t o b e c o n s i d e r e d
for t h e strength checks a t sections a a n d b o f side shell
frames (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-2) shall b e determined b y
the f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a e ( i n t h e case o f separate l o w e r
brackets, section b is at t h e t o p o f the l o w e r bracket):
r> a
r> b
P
p rr
f>
.=p.
f>
p r
h
a
1,5
(5.12.4.1.2-2)
C =1 1,25-0,025 - = = ) k
r
where k
k
1,2 - f o r s h i p s w i t h o u t b i l g e k e e l ;
1,0 - f o r s h i p s w i t h b i l g e k e e l ;
roll radius o f g y r a t i o n . I f the actual value k isnot available,
kr = i t s v a l u e m a y b e t a k e n e q u a l t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
0,39B - f o r ships w i t h even distribution o f m a s s i n
kr = t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n ( e . g . , a l t e r n a t e h e a v y c a r g o l o a d i n g o r
h o m o g e n e o u s light cargo loading);
kr = 0 , 2 5 B - f o r s h i p s w i t h u n e v e n d i s t r i b u t i o n o f m a s s
(e.g., e v e n h o m o g e n e o u s h e a v y cargo distribution);
GM-- 0 , 1 2 B i f t h e a c t u a l v a l u e GM i s n o t a v a i l a b l e ;
vertical distance, i n m , f r o m t h e baseline t o t h e l o a d point;
= sh (
PS
u+ps,
) w h e n t h e u p p e r e n d o f t h e side s h e l l f r a m e
span h(refer t o F i g . 5.2.3.2-2) i s b e l o w the load waterline;

P
= sh'(^2^)
w h e n t h e upper e n d o f the side shell f r a m e span h
(refer t o F i g . 5.2.3.2-2) i s at o r above t h e load waterline;

U
sh (
P1
+p\,L
')
0,83
w a v e force, i n k N , i n h e a d sea;
ks = CB +
w a v e force, i n k N , i n b e a m sea;
=
1,33
ks = Cg +
at f o r w a r d e n d e n d o f L .
B e t w e e n t h e above specified points, k shall b e interpolated linearly;

kf= 0 , 8 C .
s
p,
S
1uU
at aft e n d o f L ;
4C~B
k = C between 0,2L a n d 0,6L f r o m aft e n d o f L ;

s
side shell f r a m e span a n d l o w e r bracket length, i n m ,

respectively (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-2);
distance, i n m , b e t w e e n t h e l o w e r e n d o f side shell f r a m e
h'
span ha n d the load waterline;
s = frame spacing, i n m ;
u Ps, L = s t i l l w a t e r p r e s s u r e , i n k N / m m , a t t h e u p p e r a n d l o w e r
e n d o f t h e s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s p a n h, r e s p e c t i v e l y ( r e f e r t o
Fig. 5.2.3.2-2);
a n d p L = w a v e pressure, i n k N / m m , b e l o w for t h e upper a n d
l o w e r e n d o f s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s p a n h, r e s p e c t i v e l y , t o b e
determined i n 5.12.4.2.1;
and p
= w a v e pressure, i n k N / m m , b e l o w for t h e upper a n d
l o w e r e n d o f s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s p a n h, r e s p e c t i v e l y , t o b e
determined i n 5.12.4.2.2.
h, hB
for 9 0 < L < 3 0 0 m ;
100
= 10,75 for L > 300 m ;
w h e r e P = still water force, i n k N , t o b e determined b y t h e formulae:

PS,
10,75-(
(5.12.4.1.2-1)
Pfr, a = Ps + rmax(P P 2 ) ;
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1t
5.12.4.2 A l l o w a b l e s t r e s s e s .
T h e a l l o w a b l e n o r m a l a n d shear stresses a a n d x ,
i n N / m m , i n side shell frames a n d brackets, shall b e
determined b y the formulae:
a
2,u
2, L
5.12.4.1.3 W a v e p r e s s u r e .
5.12.4.1.3.1 W a v e p r e s s u r e p\, i n k N / m m , s h a l l b e
at a n d b e l o w t h e w a t e r l i n e
2
aa = 0,90a ;
(5.12.4.2-1)
x = 0,40a
a
(5.12.4.2-2)
where
a = t h e m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f steel.
F
5.12.4.3 S h e a r s t r e n g t h c h e c k .
W h e r e t i n t h e l o w e r part o f side shell frames, as
defined i n F i g . 5.2.3.2-2, i s equal t o o r less t h a n t ,
shear strength check shall b e carried o u t i n accordance
with the following.
T h e thickness t
, i n m m , is t h e greater o f t h e
thicknesses t
andt
, obtained f r o m t h e shear
strength check a t sections a a n d b (refer t o
Fig. 5.12.3.1.2-2 a n d paragraph 5.12.4.1.1) g i v e n b y
t h e f o l l o w i n g , b u t n e e d n o t b e t a k e n i n excess o f 0 , 7 5 t :
at section a
M
COAT
1 , 5 0 [ p + 135
where
11
- 1,2(T-z)]
2 ( B + 75)
(5.12.4.1.3.1-1)
= 3k C+kf;
REN>
REN> S
above the waterline

p =p w
1
7,50(z-T)
(5.12.4.1.3.1-2)
REN>
S b
S12
w h e r e p w = w a v e pressure p at t h e waterline.
1
5.12.4.1.3.2 W a v e p r e s s u r e p , i n k N / m m , s h a l l b e
at a n d b e l o w t h e w a t e r l i n e
2
13,0[0,5B
c
5
+CB
(0,7
=
t
R E N , Sa
T ) ] ;
1000k P , a
d b s i n <))Ta
s
fr
(5.12.4.3-1)
at section b
(5.12.4.1.3.2-1)
above the waterline
= w a v e pressure p
(5.12.4.1.3.2-2)
p2=p2Wi-5,0(z-T)
where pw
= 1000k,Pfr,
t
t
at the waterline;
dbsin < K
(5.12.4.3-2)
w h e r e k = shear force distribution factor t o b e taken equal t o 0 , 6 ;

Pfr, , Pfr, = p r e s s u r e f o r c e s d e t e r m i n e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 1 . 1 ;
S
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bracket and frame w e b depth, i n m m , at sections a and b ,

respectively (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-2); i n case o f separate
( n o n - i n t e g r a l ) b r a c k e t s , db s h a l l b e t a k e n a s t h e m i n i m u m
w e b depth deducing possible scallops;
angle between frame w e b and the shell plate;
a l l o w a b l e shear stress, i n N / m m , d e f i n e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 2 .
Table
B e n d i n g m o m e n t coefficientsm a n d m
a
5.12.4.4 B e n d i n g s t r e n g t h c h e c k .
W h e r e t h e l o w e r bracket length o r depth does not
meet the requirements o f 3.3.2.5.3, Part " H u l l " o f the
Sea-Going Ships, t h e actual section modulus, i n c m ,
o f the brackets a n d side s h e l l frames a t sections a a n d b
shall n o t b e less t h a n :
at section a
h <0,08h
B
E m p t y holds o f ships
approved t o operate i n
non-homogeneous loading
conditions
O t h e r cases
hB
5.12.4.4
= 0,1h
h >0,125h
B
10
17
19
22
12
20
22
26
= 1000Pfr, a h
(5.12.4.4-1)
a
at section b
ry _ 1 0 0 0 P a h
ma
(5.12.4.4-2)
f r
w h e r e Pfr, mb
a = pr eas s u r e f o r c e d e f i n e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 1 . 1 ;
h = side shell f r a m e span, i n m (refer to F i g . 5 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 ) ;
o = a l l o w a b l e n o r m a l stress, i n N / m m , d e f i n e d i n 5 . 1 2 . 4 . 2 ;
m and m = bending m o m e n t coefficients defined i n Table 5.12.4.4.
2
T h e actual section m o d u l u s o f the side s h e l l frames

and brackets shall b e calculated about a n axis parallel to
the attached plate, based o n the measured thicknesses.
F o r precalculations, alternative thickness values m a y be
used, p r o v i d e d t h e y are n o t less t h a n :
. 1 tREN, f o r t h e w e b
thickness;
N o t e s : 1.Non-homogeneous loading condition means a

loading condition, i n w h i c h the ratio between the highest and the
l o w e s t f i l l i n g r a t i o , e v a l u a t e d f o r each h o l d , e x c e e d s 1,20 c o r r e c t e d
for different cargo densities.
2 . F o r i n t e r m e d i a t e v a l u e s o f t h e b r a c k e t l e n g t h hB, t h e
coefficient m is obtained b y linear interpolation between t h e
Table values.
b
.2 t h e m i n i m u m t h i c k n e s s e s a l l o w e d b y t h e c u r r e n t
R S R u l e s for flange and attached plating.
T h e attached plate breadth is equal t o t h e frame
s p a c i n g , m e a s u r e d a l o n g t h e s h e l l a t m i d s p a n o f h.
I f the actual section m o d u l i at sections a and b are
less t h a n the v a l u e s Z a n d Z , the side s h e l l frames a n d
brackets shall b e r e n e w e d o r reinforced i n order to obtain
actual section m o d u l i n o t less t h a n 1,2Z a n d 1,2Z ,
respectively.
I n s u c h a case, r e n e w a l o r r e i n f o r c e m e n t s o f t h e
flange s h a l l b e e x t e n d e d o v e r the l o w e r part o f side s h e l l
frames (refer to F i g . 5.2.3.2-2).
a
Appendix 5.12
GUIDELINES F O RGAUGING OF SIDE SHELL F R A M E S AND B R A C K E T S

IN SINGLE SIDE SKIN B U L K C A R R I E R S
1 GENERAL
G a u g i n g is necessary t o determine the general c o n d i t i o n

o f t h e structure a n d t o d e f i n e t h e e x t e n t o f p o s s i b l e steel
r e n e w a l s o r o t h e r m e a s u r e s f o r t h e w e b s a n d flanges side
shell plating a n d end brackets f o r the v e r i f i c a t i o n o f the
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s Chapter.
2 ZONES OF SIDE SHELL F R A M E S AND BRACKETS
F o r the purpose o f steel r e n e w a l , sand blasting a n d

c o a t i n g , f o u r a r e a s A, B, C a n d D a r e d e f i n e d , a s s h o w n
i n Fig. 5.2.3.2-2.
A r e a s A a n d B are considered t o b e the m o s t critical
areas.
3 PITTING AND GROOVING
CORROSION
Pits can g r o w i n a v a r i e t y o f shapes, s o m e o f w h i c h

w o u l d need t o b e grounded before assessment.
Pitting corrosion m a y be found under coating
blisters, w h i c h shall b e r e m o v e d before inspection.
T h e n o r m a l ultrasonic transducer (generally 10 m m
diameter) w i l l be inadequate for thickness measurements
in locations o f pitting or grooving c o r r o s i o n . A miniature
transducer (3 t o 5 m m diameter) shall b e used.
Alternatively the thickness measurement f i r m shall use
a pit gauge for measuring a pit and groove depth w i t h the
follow-up calculation o f the remaining thickness.
3.1 C o r r o s i o n a s s e s s m e n t b a s e d u p o n a r e a .
T h e m e t h o d i s defined i n 5.12.3.5 and based u p o n
the corrosion intensity determined i n accordance w i t h
Fig. 5.12.3.5.1.
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I f pitting intensity is higher t h a n 15 p e r cent i n a n

area (refer t o F i g . 5.12.3.5.1), t h e n thickness measure
ments shall be taken t o check t h e extent o f pitting
c o r r o s i o n . T h e 15 p e r cent i n t e n s i t y is b a s e d u p o n p i t t i n g
o r g r o o v i n g o n o n l y o n e side o f the plate.
I n cases w h e r e p i t t i n g i s evident, as d e f i n e d a b o v e
(exceeding 15 p e r cent), t h e n a n area o f 3 0 0 m m
diameter o r m o r e (or, w h e r e this i s impracticable o n the
f r a m e flange o r t h e side shell, h o p p e r t a n k p l a t i n g o r
topside t a n k p l a t i n g attached t o the side frame, e q u i v a l e n t
rectangular area), at the m o s t pitted part, s h a l l be cleaned
to bare metal, and the thickness measured i n w a y o f the
five deepest pits w i t h i n t h e cleaned a r e a . T h e least
thickness measured i n w a y o f a n y o f these pits shall be
t a k e n as the thickness t o b e recorded.
W, mm
T h e m i n i m u m acceptable r e m a i n i n g thickness i n a n y
F i g . T y p i c a l five point pattern o n the w e b plate
pit and groove shall be assumed t o be equal to:
.1 7 5 p e r cent o f as-built thickness, for p i t t i n g o r
g r o o v i n g i n the cargo h o l d side f r a m e w e b s a n d flanges
and frame brackets;
4.2 G a u g i n g f o r a r e a s , a n d D ( f r a m e a n d
.2 7 0 p e r c e n t o f a s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s , f o r p i t t i n g o r
bracket webs).
g r o o v i n g i n the side shell, h o p p e r t a n k a n d topside t a n k
T h e g a u g i n g p a t t e r n f o r a r e a s A, a n d D s h a l l b e
p l a t i n g attached t o t h e cargo h o l d side frame, o v e r a
five point pattern (refer t o Figure o f t h e present
w i d t h u p t o 3 0 m m f r o m each o f it.
G u i d e l i n e s ) . T h i s 5 point pattern shall be over the depth
o f the w e b and the same area v e r t i c a l l y . T h e gauging
report shall reflect the average reading.
4.3 G a u g i n g f o r a r e a ( f r a m e w e b s ) .
4 GAUGING METHODOLOGY
Depending u p o n the condition o f the w e b i n w a y o f
area C , the w e b m a y b e m e a s u r e d b y t a k i n g 3 readings
o v e r t h e l e n g t h o f area C a n d averaging t h e m . T h e
4.1 N u m b e r s o f side f r a m e s t o b e m e a s u r e d a r e
average reading shall b e compared w i t h the five point
e q u i v a l e n t t o t h o s e o f special s u r v e y o r i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y
pattern as noted above.
c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e ship's a g e . R e p r e s e n t a t i v e t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e t a k e n f o r each area, as specified b e l o w .
4.4 G a u g i n g f o r s e c t i o n s a a n d b ( f l a n g e s a n d s i d e
I f t h e structural members show n o thickness
plating).
d i m i n u t i o n w i t h respect t o t h e as-built thickness a n d
W h e r e the l o w e r bracket length o r depth does not
the coating i s f o u n d i n "as-new" c o n d i t i o n (i.e., w i t h o u t
meet the requirements o fPart I I " H u l l " o f the current
b r e a k d o w n or rusting), special consideration to the extent
o f the thickness measurements m a y be given.
Sea-Going Ships, gauging shall b e t a k e n at sections a
and b t o calculate the actual section m o d u l u s required
W h e r e gauging readings close t o t h e criteria, as
i n 5.12.4.4 (refer to F i g . 5.12.3.1.2-2). A t least 2 readings
specified i n 3 . 1 , are f o u n d , t h e n u m b e r o f h o l d f r a m e s t o
o n the flange/face plate shall b e t a k e n i n w a y o f each
be measured shall b e increased.
I f r e n e w a l o r other measures according to 5.12 shall s e c t i o n . A t least o n e reading o f the attached shell p l a t i n g
shall be t a k e n o n each side o f the f r a m e (i.e. fore a n d aft)
be applied o n i n d i v i d u a l frames i n a h o l d , t h e n a l l frames
i
n w a y s e c t i o n a a n d s e c t i o n b.
i n that h o l d shall b e gauged.
There isa variety o f a construction methods used for
side s h e l l frames i n b u l k c a r r i e r s . S o m e o f the frames
h a v e face p l a t e s ( T - s e c t i o n s ) o n t h e s i d e s h e l l f r a m e s ,
5 REPORT ON THICKNESS MEASUREMENT OF CARGO
some h a v e flanged plates and some h a v e bulb p l a t e s . T h e
HOLD FRAMES
use o f face plates a n d f l a n g e d sections i s c o n s i d e r e d
similar for gauging purposes i n that both the w e b a n d
Report for recording the thickness measurements o f
face p l a t e o r w e b a n d f l a n g e p l a t e s h a l l b e g a u g e d . I f c a r g o h o l d f r a m e s s h a l l b e p r e p a r e d i n t h e t a b u l a r f o r m
bulb plate has been used, t h e n w e b o f t h e bulb plate shall
given below.
be gauged i n t h e n o r m a l m a n n e r a n d t h e sectional
m o d u l u s shall be specially considered i f required.
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5.13
Signature
E V A L U A T I O N O FC A R G O H A T C H C O V E R
A R R A N G E M E N T S ( I A C S U R S30)
SECURING
5.13.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
5.13.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y f o r s t e e l h a t c h
cover securing devices a n d stoppers f o r cargo h o l d
hatchways N o . 1 a n d N o . 2 , w h i c h are w h o l l y o r partially
w i t h i n 0,25Z, o f the fore perpendicular i n a l l b u l k carriers
h a v i n g a single deck, topside a n d hopper tanks i n the cargo
area (except p o n t o o n type hatch covers) contracted for t h e
construction prior t o 1 January 2004, a n d w h i c h were n o t
built i n compliance w i t h the requirements o f Part I I "Hull"
o f t h e R u l e s f o r the C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f SeaG o i n g Ships effective after 1 January 2 0 0 4 .
shall c o m p l y w i t h these requirements i n accordance w i t h
the f o l l o w i n g schedule, d e p e n d i n g o n t h e i r a g e as o n
1 January 2004:
due date o f t h e first intermediate o r special s u r v e y after
1 January 2004;
.2 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t
less t h a n 15 years, b y t h e d u e date o f t h e first special
s u r v e y after 1 January 2 0 0 4 ;
.3 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s l e s s t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , b y t h e
date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 1 0 years o f age.
5.13.1.3 C o m p l e t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 o f a n
intermediate o r special s u r v e y w i t h a d u e date after
1 January 2004 cannot be used t o postpone compliance.
5.13.2 S e c u r i n g d e v i c e s .
5.13.2.1 T h e s t r e n g t h o f s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l
comply w i t h the following requirements:
.1 panel hatch covers s h a l l b e secured a n d closed b y
appropriate devices (bolts, wedges o r similar) suitably
spaced alongside the coamings a n d b e t w e e n cover elements.
A r r a n g e m e n t a n d spacing shall b e determined w i t h
due attention t o t h e effectiveness f o r weather-tightness,
depending u p o n t h e t y p e a n d t h e size o f the h a t c h c o v e r
edges b e t w e e n t h e securing devices;
.2 t h e n e t s e c t i o n a l a r e a A , i n c m , o f e a c h s e c u r i n g
d e v i c e s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
A = 1,4ajf
w h e r e a = s p a c i n g b e t w e e n s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l n o t b e t a k e n less t h a n 2 m ;
at t h a t / = ( c j / 2 3 5 ) e ;
0 = s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e steel
used f o r fabrication, n o t t o b e t a k e n greater t h a n 7 0 p e r cent
o f the ultimate tensile strength;
e = 0,75 for0 >235;
e = 1,0 f o r 0 < 2 3 5 ;
G -e
= 0,75 for a > 235;
e = 1,0 f o r a < 2 3 5 .
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stopper w e l d s shall n o t exceed t h e allowable value

of 0,80^
5.13.4 M a t e r i a l s a n d w e l d i n g .
5.13.4.1 W h e r e stoppers o r s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s a r e f i t t e d t o
c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f this Chapter, t h e y shall b e
m a n u f a c t u r e d o f m a t e r i a l s , i n c l u d i n g w e l d i n g electrodes,
m e e t i n g r e l e v a n t r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P a r t s " M a t e r i a l s "
and X I V "Welding" o f the Rules f o r t h e Classification
Rods o r bolts ( n o t taking into account corrosion a n d

w e a r ) s h a l l h a v e a n e t d i a m e t e r n o t less t h a n 1 9 m m f o r
h a t c h w a y s e x c e e d i n g 5 m i n area;
.3 b e t w e e n c o v e r a n d c o a m i n g s a n d a t c r o s s - j o i n t s ,
a packing line pressure sufficient t o obtain
weather tightness shall be maintained b y t h e securing
devices.
For packing line pressures exceeding 5 N / m m , t h e
cross section area shall b e increased i n direct p r o p o r t i o n .
The p a c k i n g line pressure shall b e specified;
.4 t h e c o v e r e d g e s t i f f n e s s s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t t o
m a i n t a i n adequate sealing pressure b e t w e e n securing
d e v i c e s . T h e m o m e n t o f i n e r t i a , ! , i n c m , o f edge
e l e m e n t s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
6 SURVEYS OF DOUBLE SKIN BULK

6.1
CARRIERS
GENERAL
/= 6pa
w h e r e p = packing line pressure, i n N / m m , m i n i m u m 5 N / m m ;

a = spacing, i n m , o f securing devices;
.5 s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l b e o f r e l i a b l e c o n s t r u c t i o n
and securely attached t o t h e h a t c h w a y coamings, decks
or c o v e r s . I n d i v i d u a l securing devices o n each cover
s h a l l h a v e a p p r o x i m a t e l y t h e s a m e s t i f f n e s s character
istics;
.6 w h e r e r o d c l e a t s a r e f i t t e d , r e s i l i e n t w a s h e r s o r
cushions shall be incorporated;
.7 w h e r e h y d r a u l i c c l e a t i n g i s a d o p t e d , a p o s i t i v e
means shall b e p r o v i d e d t o ensure that i t r e m a i n s
mechanically locked i n the closed position i n the event
o f failure o f the hydraulic system.
5.13.3 S t o p p e r s .
5.13.3.1 N o s . 1 a n d 2 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e
effectively secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e
transverse forces arising f r o m a pressure o f 175 k N / m .
5.13.3.2 N o . 2 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e e f f e c t i v e l y
secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e l o n g i t u d i n a l
forces acting o n t h e f o r w a r d e n d arising f r o m a pressure
o f 175 k N / m .
o f 230 k N / m . T h i s pressure m a y b e reduced t o 175 k N / m
i f a forecastle i s fitted.
5.13.3.4 T h e s t r e s s e s i n s t o p p e r s a n d t h e i r s u p p o r t i n g
structures, as w e l l as calculated i n t h e throat o f t h e
2
6.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
6.1.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l s e l f propelled double s k i n b u l k carriers, as defined i n 1.1.
a r r a n g e m e n t s , e.g. w i t h s o m e cargo h o l d s o f s i n g l e side
s k i n a n d others o f double side skin, t h e requirements o f
Section 5 shall a p p l y t o cargo holds o f double side skin.
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo holds,
cofferdams, pipe tunnels, v o i d spaces a n d fuel o i l t a n k s
w i t h i n t h e cargo l e n g t h area a n d a l l ballast t a n k s . T h e
requirements are additional t o t h e classification require
m e n t s stated i n Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended, w h e n substantial
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects a r e f o u n d , a n d s h a l l
include additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
6.1.1.5 S t o p p e r s a n d s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s o f h a t c h c o v e r s
for cargo h o l d s N o s . 1 a n d 2 o f b u l k carriers, as d e f i n e d
in 6.9.1.1, shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f 6.9
( I A C S U R S 3 0 ) b y t h e dates s p e c i f i e d i n 6 . 9 . 1 . 2 .
6.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
T h e definitions related t o this Chapter are g i v e n i n 1.1.
6.1.3 R e p a i r s .
The provisions related t o repairs o f h u l l structures
a r e g i v e n i n 1.2.
I n a n y k i n d o f survey, i.e. special, intermediate,
annual o r other surveys, preceding t h e listed ones,
thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s o f structures i n areas w h e r e
close-up surveys are required shall b e carried o u t
6.2 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
6.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
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w i t h i n 5 years f r o m t h e date o f t h e initial classification
survey a n d thereafter w i t h i n 5 years f r o m t h e credited
date o f t h e previous special s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , a n
e x t e n s i o n o f class o f 3 m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e
5th year c a n be granted i n exceptional circumstances.In
t h i s case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e
e x p i r y date o f t h e special s u r v e y before t h e extension
w a s granted.
6.2.1.3 F o r s u r v e y s c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 3 m o n t h s
before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e
special s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e than
3 m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey,
t h e p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n
date.
4th annual survey a n d be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
survey is commenced prior t o the 4 t h annual survey, the
m e a s u r e m e n t s o f spaces are n o t acceptable.
6.2.2 S c o p e .
6.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y , e x a m i n a t i o n , tests
related p i p i n g , as required i n 6.2.2.1.3, are i n a satisfactory
condition a n d fit f o r their intended purpose f o r the n e w
p e r i o d o f class o f 5 y e a r s t o b e a s s i g n e d , s u b j e c t t o p r o p e r
maintenance a n d operation a n d t o periodical surveys being
c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
6.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o h o l d s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
double b o t t o m tanks a n d double side tanks, pipe tunnels,
cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo holds, decks
testing required i n 6.2.4 a n d 6.2.5, t o ensure that t h e
structural integrity remains e f f e c t i v e . T h e a i m o f t h e
e x a m i n a t i o n i s t o d i s c o v e r s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n , sig
n i f i c a n t d e f o r m a t i o n , f r a c t u r e s , d a m a g e s o r o t h e r dete
rioration, that m a y b e present.
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested under w o r k i n g
that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
6.2.2.1.4 T h e s u r v e y s c o p e f o r b a l l a s t t a n k s
c o n v e r t e d t o v o i d spaces s h a l l b e specially considered
i n relation t o t h e requirements f o r ballast tanks.
6.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
6.2.2.2.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k i s a p a r t o f t h e s p e c i a l
s u r v e y . T h e overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f the
in Service
cargo holds a n d ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n

surveys, i f not already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o fthe d r y
dock survey is specified i n 2.5 o f Part I I " S u r v e y
6.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
corrosion p r e v e n t i o n system o f ballast tanks shall be
e x a m i n e d . F o r ballast tanks, excluding double b o t t o m
tanks, where a hard protective coating is found i n a
P O O R condition, a n d i t i s n o t renewed, w h e r e a soft o r
semi-hard coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard
protective coating has n o t been applied f r o m the time o f
construction, the tanks i n question shall be examined at
annual intervals.Thickness measurements shall be
carried o u t as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e surveyor.
W h e n such a breakdown o f a hard protective coating
is f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d i t i s n o t
renewed, w h e r e a soft coating i s applied, o r w h e r e a hard
or semi-hard protective coating has n o t been applied
from the time o f construction, the tanks i n question m a y
be e x a m i n e d at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered
necessary b ythe surveyor, o rwhere extensive corrosion
exists, thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t .
6.2.2.3.2 W h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i s
provided i n cargo holds a n d is found i n a G O O D
condition, t h e extent o f close-up surveys a n d thickness
T h e hatch covers a n d c o a m i n g s shall b e s u r v e y e d as
follows:
.1 a t h o r o u g h inspection o f the i t e m s listed i n 6.3.2.3
shall be carried out, i naddition t o a l l hatch covers a n d
coamings;
mechanically operated hatch covers shall be made,
including:
.2.1 s t o w a g e a n d s e c u r i n g i n o p e n c o n d i t i o n ;
.2.2 p r o p e r f i t a n d e f f i c i e n c y o f s e a l i n g i n c l o s e d
condition;
.2.3 o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f h y d r a u l i c a n d p o w e r
components, wires, chains, a n d l i n k drives;
ments o fall hatch covers b y hose testing o r equivalent;
.4 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f t h e h a t c h c o v e r a n d
c o a m i n g p l a t i n g a n d stiffeners s h a l l b e carried o u t as
given i n Table 6.2.4.1.
shall b e carried o u t at each special s u r v e y . F u e l o i l tanks
i n t h e cargo length area shall b e surveyed i n accordance
w i t h Table 6.2.3.1.
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Table
6.2.3.1
Overall survey o ffuel oil tanks i n the cargo length area a t special surveys o f double skin b u l k carriers
age < 5
5 < age < 10
10 < age < 15
and subsequent
age > 15
None
One
Two
Half, m i n i m u m t w o
N o t e s : 1.These requirements apply t o tanks o f integral (structural) type.

2 . I f a selection o f tanks i s accepted t o b e e x a m i n e d , t h e n different tanks shall b e e x a m i n e d at each special survey, o n a r o t a t i o n a l basis.
3. P e a k tanks ( a l l uses) shall b e subject t o internal e x a m i n a t i o n at each special survey.
4. A t special s u r v e y N o . 3 a n d subsequent surveys, o n e deep t a n k f o r fuel o i l i n t h e cargo area shall b e included, i f fitted.
surveys a t special survey are g i v e n i n Table 6.2.3.2-1 f o r
double skin b u l k carriers a n d i n Table 6.2.3.2-2 f o r o r e
carriers, respectively.
6.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p
survey, as d e e m e d necessary, t a k i n g into account t h e
m a i n t e n a n c e o f the spaces u n d e r survey, t h e c o n d i t i o n o f
the c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d w h e r e spaces h a v e
structural arrangements o r details, w h i c h have suffered
defects i n s i m i l a r spaces o r o n s i m i l a r ships a c c o r d i n g t o

available information.
coatings are f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D condition, t h e scope
specially considered (refer also t o 6.2.2.3.2).
measurements at special surveys are g i v e n i n Table 6.2.4.1.
Table
6.2.3.2-1
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t special survey o fdouble skin bulk carriers
age < 5
5 < age < 10
( A ) O n e t r a n s v e r s e w e b w i t h (A) O n e t r a n s v e r s e w e b w i t h a s s o c i a t e d
associated plating a n d longitu p l a t i n g a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n e a c h w a t e r
dinals i n t w o representative ballast tank.
water ballast tanks o f each type ( A ) F o r w a r d a n d aft transverse bulkheads
(this shall include t h e foremost including stiffening system i n a transverse
t o p s i d e a n d d o u b l e side w a t e r s e c t i o n i n c l u d i n g t o p s i d e , h o p p e r side a n d
ballast t a n k s o n either side).
d o u b l e side b a l l a s t t a n k s o n o n e side o f t h e
ship (i.e. port o r starboard).
(B) 2 5 p e r cent o f ordinary transverse
w e b frames i n t h e f o r e m o s t d o u b l e side
ballast tanks.
(C) T w o s e l e c t e d c a r g o h o l d (C) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n e a c h
transverse bulkheads, i n c l u d i n g cargo h o l d , i n c l u d i n g internal structures
internal structures o f upper a n d o f upper a n d l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
( D ) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s (D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d
a n d c o a m i n g s ( p l a t i n g a n d coamings (plating a n d stiffeners).
stiffeners)
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k
structure inside a line o f hatch openings
b e t w e e n a l l cargo h o l d hatches
10 < age < 15
and subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l t r a n s v e r s e w e b s w i t h (A) A l l t r a n s v e r s e w e b s w i t h
associated p l a t i n g a n d longi associated plating a n d longi
tudinals i n each w a t e r ballast tank. tudinals i n each w a t e r ballast tank.
(A) A l l transverse bulkheads, (A) A l l transverse bulkheads,
including a stiffening system i n including a stiffening system i n
each w a t e r ballast tank.
each water ballast tank.
(B) 2 5 p e r c e n t o f o r d i n a r y (B) A l l o r d i n a r y t r a n s v e r s e w e b
transverse w e b f r a m e s i n a l l frames i n a l l d o u b l e side ballast
double side ballast tanks.
tanks.
(C) A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e ( C ) , ( D ) a n d ( E ) A r e a s a s f o r
b u l k h e a d s , i n c l u d i n g i n t e r n a l special survey N o . 3
structures o f upper a n d l o w e r
stools, w h e r e fitted.
c o a m i n g s (plating a n d stiffeners).
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r
deck structure inside a line o f
hatch openings b e t w e e n a l l cargo
h o l d hatches
N o t e s : 1 . ( A ) ( E ) are areas t o b e subjected t o close-up s u r v e y s a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s :

( A ) - transverse w e b f r a m e o r w a t e r t i g h t transverse b u l k h e a d i n topside, hopper side a n d d o u b l e side ballast t a n k s . I n fore a n d aft peak tanks,
transverse w e b frame m e a n s a complete transverse w e b f r a m e ring, i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
(B) - o r d i n a r y t r a n s v e r s e f r a m e i n d o u b l e s i d e b a l l a s t t a n k s ;
(C) - c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s p l a t i n g , s t i f f e n e r s a n d g i r d e r s ;
(D) - c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d c o a m i n g s ;
(E) - d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k s t r u c t u r e i n s i d e l i n e o f h a t c h o p e n i n g s b e t w e e n c a r g o h o l d h a t c h e s .
2 . A r e a s (A) - (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f b u l k c a r r i e r s a n d c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s a r e s h o w n i n F i g s . 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 t o 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 3 .
3. C r i t e r i a f o r assessment o f cargo h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d c o a m i n g s c o n d i t i o n ( f o r ships constructed o n o r after 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 ) are g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 5 . 2 - 1 .
4. Close-up survey o ftransverse bulkheads shall b e carried o u t at four levels s h o w n i n Figs. 6.2.3.2-4 a n d 6.2.3.2-5:
l e v e l a - i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e i n n e r b o t t o m a n d i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e line o f gussets ( i f fitted) a n d shedders f o r ships w i t h o u t l o w e r stool;
level b - i m m e d i a t e l y above and b e l o w the l o w e r stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted w i t h l o w e r stools), and i m m e d i a t e l y above the line o f
shedder plates;
level c - about mid-height o fthe bulkhead;
level d - i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the upper deck plating and i m m e d i a t e l y adjacent to the upper w i n g tank, and i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the upper stool
shelf plate (for those ships fitted w i t h upper stools), o r i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w t h e topside tanks.
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Table
6.2.3.2-2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t special hull survey o f ore carriers

age < 5
5 < age < 10
(A) O n e w e b frame ring

complete, i n c l u d i n g adjacent
structural m e m b e r s i n a ballast
w i n g tank.
(A) O n e transverse bulkhead
l o w e r part, i n c l u d i n g girder
s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural
members - i n a ballast tank.
(A) A l lw e b frame rings complete,

i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s i n
a ballast w i n g tank.
(A) O n e d e c k t r a n s v e r s e i n c l u d i n g
adjacent deck structural m e m b e r s i n
each r e m a i n i n g ballast tank.
(A) F o r w a r d a n d a f t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s
complete, including girder system a n d
adjacent structural m e m b e r s - i n a ballast
w i n g tank.
(A) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d l o w e r p a r t ,
including girder system a n d adjacent
structural members - i n each r e m a i n i n g
ballast tank.
( C ) T w o selected cargo h o l d
transverse bulkheads, including
internal structure o f upper a n d
( D ) A l lcargo h o l d hatch covers
and coamings (plating a n d
stiffeners)
10 < age < 15
and subsequent
age > 15
( A) A l l w e b f r a m e r i n g s (A) a r e a s a s f o r s p e c i a l s u r v e y
complete, including adjacent No.3.
structural members i n each
ballast tank.
(A) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s
complete, including girder
system a n d adjacent structural
m e m b e r s - i n each ballast tank.
(A ) O n e w e b f r a m e r i n g
complete, including adjacent
structural members i n each w i n g
v o i d space.
(A) A d d i t i o n a l w e b f r a m e r i n g s i n
v o i d spaces as d e e m e d necessary
b y the surveyor.
(C) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n e a c h (C) A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e (C), (D)(E) a r e a s a s f o r s p e c i a l
cargo h o l d , including internal structure b u l k h e a d s , i n c l u d i n g i n t e r n a l survey N o . 3
o f upper a n d l o w e r stools, w h e r e fitted.
structure o f upper a n d l o w e r
stools, w h e r e fitted.
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d (D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s
andcoamings(platingand
stiffeners).
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r
under deck structure
deck structure inside line o f hatch
inside line o f hatch
openings between a l l cargo h o l d
hatches
openings between all
cargo h o l d hatches
N o t e s : 1 . ( A ) , ( C ) , ( D ) a n d ( E ) are areas t o b e subjected t o close-up surveys a n d thickness measurements, i n c l u d i n g :

(A) - transverse w e b frame o r watertight transverse b u l k h e a d i n ballast w i n g tanks a n d v o i d spaces.In fore a n d aft peak tanks transverse w e b
frame m e a n s a complete transverse w e b frame r i n g i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s ;
( C ) - cargo h o l d transverse bulkheads plating, stiffeners a n d girders;
(D) - c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d c o a m i n g s ;
(E) - d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k s t r u c t u r e i n s i d e l i n e o f h a t c h o p e n i n g s b e t w e e n c a r g o h o l d h a t c h e s .
2. Close-up survey o ftransverse bulkheads t o b e carried o u t at four levels (refer t o Figs. 6.2.3.2-4 a n d 6.2.3.2-5):
level a - i m m e d i a t e l y above t h e inner b o t t o m a n d i m m e d i a t e l y above t h e line o f gussets ( i f fitted) a n d shedders for ships w i t h o u t l o w e r stool;
level b - i m m e d i a t e l y above and b e l o w the l o w e r stool shelf plate (for those ships fitted w i t h l o w e r stools), a n di m m e d i a t e l y above the line o f
the shedder plates;
level c - about mid-height o fthe bulkhead;
level d - i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the upper deck plating a n d i m m e d i a t e l y adjacent t o t h eupper w i n g tank, a n d i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w the upper stool
shelf plate f o rthose ships fitted w i t h upper stools, o r i m m e d i a t e l y b e l o w t h e topside tanks.
Ordinary transverse frame in double skin tank

Area B for close-up survey
F i g . 6.2.3.2-1 A r e a B f o rclose-up survey o f b u l k carriers
6.2.4.2 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r e x t e n d e d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n are g i v e n

i n Table 6.2.4.2, a n d m a y be additionally specified i n the
S u r v e y P r o g r a m m e as r e q u i r e d b y 1.3.1. T h e s e e x t e n d e d
thickness measurements shall b e carried o u t before the
h a v e thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built
the i d e n t i f i e d substantial c o r r o s i o n areas m a y be:
protected b y coating applied i n accordance w i t h the
annual intervals t o c o n f i r m t h e coating i n w a y is still i n
good condition; o r alternatively;
required t obe measured at annual intervals.
6.2.4.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y f u r t h e r e x t e n d t h e
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s as d e e m e d necessary.
Part III. Additional
Surveys of Ships Depending
on their Purpose and Hull
Typical transverse section of cargo hold

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

Area (C) for close-up survey
Upper stool
>
Topside tank
Double side tank
Lower stool
Double bottom tank
Hopper side ,
tank
Typical areas of deck plating inside line of hatch openings between cargo hold hatches
Area (E) for close-up survey
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Hatch
opening
Hatch
opening
Hatch
opening
F i g . 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 A r e a s ( A ) , (C), ( D ) a n d (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f b u l k c a r r i e r s
Typical transverse section of cargo hold

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

Areas (C) and (D) for close-up survey
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F i g . 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 3 A r e a s (A), (C), (D) a n d (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f o r e c a r r i e r s a n d c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s
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Surveys ofShips
in Service
Level d
Level d
Level
Level
Level b
Level a
F i g . 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 5 L e v e l s b,cand
d f o rclose-up surveys
o f transverse bulkheads w i t h upper a n d l o w e r stools
i n cargo holds o fb u l k carriers
F i g . 6 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 4 L e v e l s a, c a n d d f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s
o f transverse bulkheads w i t h o u t upper a n d l o w e r stools
i n cargo h o l d s o f b u l k carriers
Table
6.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements for thickness measurements a tspecial surveys o fdouble skin b u l k carriers

age < 5
1. Suspect
areas.
5 < age < 10
10 < age < 15
1. Suspect areas.
1. Suspect areas.
2. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h :
.1 t w o transverse sections o f .1 each deck plate outside l i n e o f cargo
deck plating outside line o f hatch openings;
cargo hatch openings.
.2 t w o t r a n s v e r s e sections o u t s i d e t h e l i n e o f
cargo hatch openings, o f w h i c h o n e i s i n t h e
m i d s h i p area;
3. W i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s i n 3. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s o u t s i d e
w a y o f t h e t w o transverse t h e cargo l e n g t h area.
sections considered above.
4. S e l e c t e d w i n d a n d w a t e r 4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t
and recording o f corrosion pattern, o f
strakes.
5. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o a
assessment a n d recording o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y a c c o r d i n g t o T a b
c o r r o s i o n pattern, o f those les 6.2.3.2-1 a n d 6.2.3.2-2
structural m e m b e r s subject t o a
close-up survey according t o
Tables 6.2.3.2-1 a n d 6.2.3.2-2
and subsequent
age > 15
1. Suspect areas.
.1 each deck plate outside a l i n e o f cargo
hatch openings;
.2 t h r e e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s o u t s i d e t h e l i n e
o f cargo hatch openings, o f w h i c h o n e is
i n t h e m i d s h i p area;
3. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s , f u l l l e n g t h .
4. M e a s u r e m e n t s , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t a n d
recording o f corrosion pattern, o f those
structural m e m b e r s subject t o a close-up
survey according t o Tables 6.2.3.2-1 a n d
6.2.3.2-2
T a b l e 6.2.4.2
Requirements for extent o fthickness measurements a tthose areas o fsubstantialcorrosion within the cargo length area a t specialsurveys
of double skin bulk carriers
Structural member
1. B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r
structure.
1.1 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r a) M i n i m u m o f t h r e e b a y s a c r o s s d o u b l e b o t t o m a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n f o r e a c h p a n e l b e t w e e n
structure plating.
tank, including aft bay;
longitudinals a n d floors.
b) m e a s u r e m e n t s a r o u n d a n d u n d e r a l l s u c t i o n
bell mouths.
1.2 B o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m a n d h o p p e r M i n i m u m o f t h r e e l o n g i t u d i n a l s i n e a c h b a y T h r e e m e a s u r e m e n t s i n l i n e a c r o s s t h e f l a n g e a n d
structure longitudinals.
where b o t t o m plating measured.
three measurements o n t h e vertical w e b .
1.3 V e r t i c a l k e e l a n d b o t t o m g i r d e r s , A t f o r e a n d a f t w a t e r t i g h t f l o o r s a n d i n c e n t r e o f V e r t i c a l l i n e o f s i n g l e m e a s u r e m e n t s o n k e e l a n d
girder plating w i t h o n e measurement between
including t h e watertight ones.
tanks.
each panel stiffener, o r a m i n i m u m o f three
measurements.
1.4 B o t t o m f l o o r s , i n c l u d i n g t h e w a t e r t i g h t T h r e e f l o o r s i n t h e b a y s w h e r e b o t t o m p l a t i n g 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 2 m a r e a .
measured, w i t h measurements at both ends a n d
ones.
middle.
Three floors i n bays where b o t t o m plating 5 point pattern over 1 m o f plating.
1.5 H o p p e r s t r u c t u r e w e b f r a m e r i n g .
measured.
Single measurements o n flange.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m o f p l a t i n g ;
1.6 H o p p e r s t r u c t u r e t r a n s v e r s e w a t e r t i g h t a) l o w e r 1/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
bulkhead and swash bulkhead.
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 2 m o f p l a t i n g ;
b) u p p e r 2 / 3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
c) f o r w e b , 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r s p a n ( t w o
c) s t i f f e n e r s ( m i n i m u m o f t h r e e ) .
measurements across w e b at each e n d a n d o n e at
centre o f span).
2
Structural member
2. D e c k s t r u c t u r e s , i n c l u d i n g c r o s s s t r i p s ,
m a i n cargo hatchways, hatch covers,
coamings a n d topside tanks.
2.1 C r o s s d e c k s t r i p p l a t i n g .
2.2 U n d e r d e c k s t i f f e n e r s .
a) T r a n s v e r s e m e m b e r s ;
b) l o n g i t u d i n a l m e m b e r s .
a) S i d e a n d e n d s k i r t s , e a c h t h r e e l o c a t i o n s ;
b) t h r e e l o n g i t u d i n a l b a n d s , t w o o u t b o a r d s t r a k e s
a n d o n e centerline strake.
E a c h side a n d e n d o f c o a m i n g , o n e b a n d l o w e r
1/3, o n e b a n d u p p e r 2 / 3 o f c o a m i n g .
a) W a t e r t i g h t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s :
u p p e r 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
stiffeners;
b) t w o r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s w a s h t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s :
u p p e r 2/3 o f b u l k h e a d ;
stiffeners;
c) t h r e e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e b a y s o f s l o p e p l a t i n g :
l o w e r 1/3 o f t a n k ;
u p p e r 2/3 o f t a n k ;
d) l o n g i t u d i n a l s , s u s p e c t a n d a d j a c e n t .
2.3 H a t c h c o v e r s .
2.4 H a t c h c o a m i n g s .
2.5 T o p s i d e b a l l a s t t a n k s .
2.6 M a i n d e c k p l a t i n g .
2.7 M a i n d e c k l o n g i t u d i n a l s .
2.8 W e b f r a m e s / t r a n s v e r s e s .
3. S t r u c t u r e s i n d o u b l e s i d e s p a c e s o f
double skin bulk carriers including wing
spaces of ore carriers.
3.1 S i d e s h e l l a n d i n n e r p l a t i n g :
.1 upper strake a n d strakes i n w a y o
h o r i z o n t a l girders (side stringers, platforms,
etc.);
3.2 S i d e s h e l l a n d i n n e r s i d e
frames/longitudinals on:
.1 upper strake;
a) S u s p e c t c r o s s d e c k s t r i p p l a t i n g .
Suspect plates a n d f o u r adjacent.

Suspect plates.
Suspect plates.
fP l a t i n g b e t w e e n each pair o f transverse frames/

longitudinals i n a m i n i m u m o f three bays (along
the tank).
Plating between every third pair o f longitudinals
in same three bays.
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or flange, single measurements at each e n d and
centre o f span.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n u n d e r d e c k s t i f f e n e r s
over 1 m length.
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n a t e a c h e n d a n d m i d s p a n ;
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o n b o t h w e b a n d f l a n g e .
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n a t e a c h e n d a n d m i d s p a n ;
b) 5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t e a c h b a n d .
5 p o i n t m e a s u r e m e n t each band, i.e. e n d o r side
coaming.
2
5 point pattern over 1 m o f plating;

5 point pattern over 1 m length;
2

5 point pattern over 1 m length;
2

d) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o n b o t h w e b a n d f l a n g e o v e r
1 m length.
5 point pattern o n b o t h w e b and flange over 1 m length.
2
Single
measurements.
Single
measurements.
transverse
E a c h transverse frame/longitudinal i n same three

bays.
E v e r y third transverse frame/longitudinal i n
same three bays.
3.3 E n d b r a c k e t s o f t r a n s v e r s e f r a m e s / M i n i m u m o f t h r e e a t t o p , m i d d l e a n d b o t t o m o f
longitudinals.
tank i n same three bays.
3.4 V e r t i c a l w e b a n d t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s :
.1 strakes i n w a y o f h o r i z o n t a l girders;
M i n i m u m o f t w o webs a n d b o t h transverse
.2 o t h e r s t r a k e s .
bulkheads.
M i n i m u m o f t w o w e b s a n d both transverse
3.5 H o r i z o n t a l g i r d e r s .
bulkheads.
4. T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n c a r g o h o l d s .
4.1 L o w e r s t o o l , w h e r e f i t t e d .
Plating o n each girder i n a m i n i m u m o f three

bays.
Three measurements across w e b a n do n e

T h r e e measurements across w e b a n d one
5 p o i n t pattern o v e r area o f bracket.
5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r a p p r o x . 2 m area.
T w o measurements b e t w e e n each pair o f vertical
stiffeners.
T w o measurements between each pair o f
l o n g i t u d i n a l girder stiffeners.
a) 5 p o i n t pattern b e t w e e n
length;
b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n b e t w e e n
a) Transverse b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d length.
connection t o inner bottom;
a) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m
b) t r a n s v e r s e b a n d w i t h i n 2 5 m m o f w e l d e d b) 5 p o i n t p a t t e r n o v e r 1 m
connection t o s h e l f plate.
a) T r a n s v e r s e b a n d a t a p p r o x . m i d h e i g h t ;
b) t r a n s v e r s e b a n d a t p a r t o f b u l k h e a d a d j a c e n t t o
upper deck o r b e l o w upper stool shelf plate (for
those ships fitted w i t h upper stools)
stiffeners o v e r 1 m
4.2 T r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s
stiffeners over 1 m
2
o f plating;
o f plating
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coating is found to be i n a G O O D condition, the extent o f
be specially considered (refer also t o 6.2.2.3.2).
revealed f r o m deck plating measurements, o n e o f w h i c h
s h a l l b e i n t h e a m i d s h i p s area.
transverse w e b frames a n d their e n d connections i n a l l
water ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t . T h i c k n e s s
corrosion levels o n t h e transverse b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g . T h e
extent o f thickness measurements m a y b e specially
considered, provided t h e surveyor is satisfied b y t h e
close-up survey, that there i s n o structural d i m i n u t i o n , a n d
the hard protective coating w h e r e applied r e m a i n s efficient.
6.2.5.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f w a t e r b a l l a s t t a n k s , d e e p
tanks a n d cargo holds used f o r w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e
cargo l e n g t h area, a n d r e p r e s e n t a t i v e f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l
be pressure tested.
6.2.5.4 B o u n d a r i e s o f c a r g o h o l d s u s e d f o r w a t e r
ballast shall b e tested w i t h a head o f liquid t o near t o t h e
top o f hatches.
6.2.5.5 B o u n d a r i e s o f f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d
w i t h a head o f liquid t o the highest point that liquid w i l l
rise under service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o f fuel o i l
tanks m a y be specially considered based o n a satisfactory
c o n f i r m a t i o n f r o m t h e master stating that t h e pressure
testing h a s been carried o u t according t o t h e require
ments w i t h satisfactory results.
6.2.5.6 T h e t e s t i n g o f d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d o t h e r
spaces n o t d e s i g n e d f o r t h e c a r r i a g e o f l i q u i d m a y b e
omitted, provided a satisfactory internal e x a m i n a t i o n
together w i t h a n e x a m i n a t i o n o f the tanktop i s carried out.
6.2.6 A d d i t i o n a l s p e c i a l s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s a f t e r
determining compliance with S O L A S XII/12 a n d XII/13.
S O L A S X I I / 1 2 f o r h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space w a t e r l e v e l
detectors, t h e special s u r v e y shall include a n e x a m i n a t i o n
a n d a test o f t h e w a t e r ingress detection systems a n d o f
their alarms.
S O L A S X I I / 1 3 for the availability o f pumping system,
t h e special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test
6.2.6.3 T h e t i m i n g f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
the S O L A S X I I / 1 2 a n d X I I / 1 3 requirements are g i v e n i n
A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
6.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
6.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
3 m o n t h s before o r after t h e a n n i v e r s a r y date f r o m t h e
date o f t h e initial classification s u r v e y o r o f t h e date
6.3.2 S c o p e .
6.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
hull, weather decks, hatch covers, coamings a n d p i p i n g
6.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l .
6.3.2.2.1 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l p l a t i n g a n d i t s c l o s i n g
appliances, a s f a r as c a n b e seen, s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t .
6.3.2.2.2 S u r v e y o f w a t e r t i g h t p e n e t r a t i o n s , a s f a r a s
practicable, shall b e carried o u t .
coamings.
unapproved changes have been made t o the hatch covers,
hatch coamings a n d their securing a n d sealing devices
since t h e last survey.
6.3.2.3.2 A t h o r o u g h s u r v e y o f c a r g o h a t c h c o v e r s
and coamings i s o n l y possible b y e x a m i n a t i o n i n t h e
o p e n as w e l l as closed positions a n d shall include
verification o f proper opening a n d closing o p e r a t i o n . A s
a r e s u l t , t h e h a t c h c o v e r sets w i t h i n t h e f o r w a r d 2 5 p e r
cent o f t h e ship's l e n g t h a n d a t least o n e a d d i t i o n a l set,
s u c h t h a t a l l sets o n t h e ship a r e assessed a t least o n c e i n
every 5-year period, shall be surveyed open, closed a n d
i n operation t o t h e full extent o n each direction at each
annual survey, including:
condition; and
T h e closing o f the covers shall include the fastening
o f a l l peripheral, a n d cross j o i n t cleats o r other securing
devices.Particular attention shall be paid to the condition
o f t h e hatch covers i n t h e f o r w a r d 2 5 p e r cent o f t h e
ship's l e n g t h , w h e r e s e a loads are n o r m a l l y greatest.
6.3.2.3.3 I f t h e r e a r e i n d i c a t i o n s o f d i f f i c u l t y i n o p e r a t i n g
a n d s e c u r i n g h a t c h c o v e r s , a d d i t i o n a l sets a t t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f
t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l b e t e s t e d i n o p e r a t i o n (refer t o 6 . 3 . 2 . 3 . 2 ) .
6.3.2.3.4 W h e r e t h e c a r g o h a t c h s e c u r i n g s y s t e m
does n o t function properly, repairs shall b e carried o u t
under the Register technical supervision.
6.3.2.3.5 F o r e a c h c a r g o h a t c h c o v e r s e t , a t e a c h
annual survey, the following items shall be surveyed:
.1 c o v e r panels, i n c l u d i n g side plates, a n d stiffener
attachments that m a y b e accessible i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n
b y close-up s u r v e y (for corrosion, cracks, d e f o r m a t i o n ) ;
.2 s e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t s o f p e r i m e t e r a n d c r o s s j o i n t s
(gaskets f o r c o n d i t i o n a n d p e r m a n e n t d e f o r m a t i o n , flexible
seals o n c o m b i n a t i o n c a r r i e r s , g a s k e t l i p s c o m p r e s s i o n bars,
drainage channels a n d n o n return valves);
.3 c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s , r e t a i n i n g b a r s , c l e a t i n g ( f o r
wastage, adjustment, a n d condition o f rubber components);
.4 c l o s e d c o v e r l o c a t i n g d e v i c e s ( f o r d i s t o r t i o n a n d
attachment);
.6 g u i d e s ;
.8 s t o p p e r s ;
.9 w i r e s , c h a i n s , t e n s i o n e r s a n d g y p s i e s ;
.10 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m , e l e c t r i c a l s a f e t y d e v i c e s a n d
interlocks; a n d
.11 e n d a n d i n t e r p a n e l hinges, p i n s a n d stools w h e r e fitted.
6.3.2.3.6 A t e a c h h a t c h w a y , a t e a c h a n n u a l s u r v e y ,
the coamings, w i t h panel stiffeners a n d brackets shall be
c h e c k e d f o r c o r r o s i o n , c r a c k s a n d d e f o r m a t i o n , espe
cially o f the c o a m i n g tops, i n c l u d i n g close-up survey.
6.3.2.3.7 W h e r e c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y , t h e e f f e c t i v e
ness o f sealing arrangements m a y b e p r o v e d b y hose o r
chalk testing supplemented b y d i m e n s i o n a l measure
m e n t s o f seal compressing components.
w h e r e applicable, o f the f o l l o w i n g :
.1 w o o d e n c o v e r s a n d p o r t a b l e b e a m s , carriers o r
sockets for the portable beam, and their securing devices;
.2 s t e e l p o n t o o n s , i n c l u d i n g c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f h a t c h
cover plating;
.6 l o a d i n g p a d s / b a r s a n d t h e s i d e p l a t e e d g e ;
.8 c o m p r e s s i o n b a r s , d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s a n d d r a i n
pipes.
6.3.2.3.9 S u r v e y o f f l a m e s c r e e n s o n v e n t s t o a l l
bunker tanks shall be carried out.
6.3.2.3.10 S u r v e y o f b u n k e r a n d v e n t p i p i n g
systems, including ventilators, shall b e carried out.
6.3.2.3.11 O n s h i p s c o n s t r u c t e d o n o r a f t e r
1 January 2004, w h i c h cargo h o l d coamings, hatch cover
plating a n d structures w e r e coated according t o t h e
results o f c o n d i t i o n assessment (refer to A p p e n d i x 5.2-1),
an examination shall be carried o u tt o confirm a G O O D
condition o f t h e protective coating a p p l i e d . W h e r e
annual thickness measurements instead o f coating are
specified, these shall be m a d e before survey is credited as
complete.
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6.3.2.4.1 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l a p p l y t o d o u b l e s k i n
b u l k carriers 1 0 - 1 5 years o f age:
.1 o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f t w o selected cargo h o l d s ;
.2 w h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r w h e r e
e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n exists, t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e
carried o u t . I f the results o f these thickness measurements
indicate that substantial corrosion i s found, t h e extent o f
w i t h Table 6.2.4.2. These extended thickness measurements
shall b e carried o u t before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as
c o m p l e t e . S u s p e c t areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l
be e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f substantial c o r r o s i o n identified at
previous surveys shall have thickness measurements taken.
F o r ships built under the C o m m o n Structural R u l e s for B u l k
Carriers, the annual thickness measurements m a y be o m i t t e d
w h e r e a protective coating has been applied i n accordance
w i t h t h e coating manufacturer'srequirements a n d is
maintained i n good condition;
6.3.2.4.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l a p p l y t o d o u b l e s k i n
b u l k carriers o v e r 1 5 years o f age:
measurements indicate that substantial corrosion is
before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y is credited as c o m p l e t e . S u s p e c t
areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d .
Areas o f substantial corrosion identified at previous
surveys shall have thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r
ships built under t h e C o m m o n Structural R u l e s for B u l k
Carriers, t h e annual thickness measurements m a y be
omitted where a protective coating has been applied i n
accordance w i t h t h e coating manufacturer's requirements
and ismaintained i n good condition;
.3 a l l p i p i n g a n d p e n e t r a t i o n s i n a l l c a r g o h o l d s ,
intermediate s u r v e y s h a l l b e carried o u t . W h e n con
indicate that substantial corrosion is found, the extent o f
w i t h Table 6.2.4.2. These extended thickness measure
ments shall be carried o u t before the annual survey is
credited as c o m p l e t e . S u s p e c t areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s
surveys shall be examined.Areas ofsubstantial corrosion
identified at previous surveys shall have thickness
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measurements t a k e n . F o r ships b u i l t under t h e C o m m o n

Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers, the annual thickness
measurements m a y be omitted where a protective coating
has b e e n applied i n accordance w i t h t h e c o a t i n g
manufacturer's requirements a n d is maintained i n good
condition.
6.3.3 A d d i t i o n a l a n n u a l s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s a f t e r
determining compliance with S O L A S XII/12 a n d XII/13.
6.3.3.1 F o r s h i p s m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X I I / 1 2 f o r h o l d , ballast a n d d r y space w a t e r
l e v e l detectors, t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y s h a l l include a n
e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test, a t r a n d o m , o f t h e w a t e r ingress
detection systems a n d o f their alarms.
6.3.3.2 F o r s h i p s m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
S O L A S X I I / 1 3 for the availability o f pumping system,
t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test
foremost cargo hold, a n d o f their controls.
6.3.3.3 T h e t i m i n g f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
S O L A S X I I / 1 2 a n d X I I / 1 3 requirements are given i n
A p p e n d i x 5.2-2.
6.3.4 V e r i f i c a t i o n o f f u l f i l m e n t o f a d d i t i o n a l
requirements o f the R S rules.
6.3.4.1 L o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t a n d L o a d i n g M a n u a l .
6.3.4.1.1 T h e p r e s e n c e o f t h e l o a d i n g i n s t r u m e n t o f
a p p r o v e d t y p e o n b o a r d b u l k carriers o f 1 5 0 m a n d o v e r i n
length shall b e c h e c k e d . T h e loading instrument shall meet:
.1 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 1.4.9.4, P a r t I I " H u l l " o f t h e
S e a - G o i n g Ships f o r ships contracted f o r construction
before 1 July 1998;
.2 t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f 3 . 3 . 6 , P a r t I I " H u l l " o f t h e
S e a - G o i n g Ships f o r ships contracted f o r construction
o n o r after 1 J u l y 1 9 9 8 .
6.3.4.1.2 T h e p r e s e n c e o f a n a p p r o v e d L o a d i n g
M a n u a l o n b o a r d b u l k carriers o f 1 5 0 m a n d o v e r i n
length shall b e checked.
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6.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
between either t h e second o r t h i r d annual survey.
6.4.1.2 T h e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n t o b e
surveyed additionally t o t h e scope o f the annual survey,
m a y b e surveyed either at o r between the second o r t h i r d
annual survey.
6.4.2 S c o p e .
6.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
6.4.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s c o p e o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y
specified i n 6.3, t h e scope o f t h e intermediate survey
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e ship's a g e s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 6.4.2.2 t o 6.4.2.4 g i v e n i n Table 6.4.2.1.1 as w e l l .
6.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers 5 - 1 0 y e a r s
o f age.
F o r d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers 5 - 1 0 years o f age, t h e
.1 f o r ballast tanks:
shall b e carried o u t . T h e selection shall include fore a n d
aft p e a k t a n k s a n d a n u m b e r o f o t h e r t a n k s , t a k i n g i n t o
account t h e total n u m b e r a n d type o f ballast t a n k s . I f
s u c h o v e r a l l s u r v e y reveals n o v i s i b l e structural defects,
the examination m a yb e limited t o verification that t h e
corrosion prevention system remains efficient;
.1.2 w h e r e a P O O R c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n , c o r r o s i o n o r
other defects are f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast tanks, o r w h e r e a
hard o r semi-hard coating h a s been applied, o r a hard
protective coating w a s n o t applied f r o m t h e time o f
construction, the examination shall be extended t o other
ballast tanks o f the same type;
.1.3 i n b a l l a s t t a n k s o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ,
where a hard protective coating is found i n a P O O R
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6.4.2.1.1
M i n i m u m requirements f o r overall a n d close-up surveys

a n d thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a tintermediate survey o f d o u b l e skin b u l k carriers
A g e o f ship at t i m e o f intermediate survey d u e date
5 < age < 10
10 < age < 15
A g e > 15
O v e r a l l s u r v e y o f representative ballast tanks selected b y t h e attending s u r v e y o r . T h e T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e

selection shall include fore a n d aft peak tanks a n d a n u m b e r o f other tanks, t a k i n g into previous special survey
p r e v i o u s special survey
account t h e total n u m b e r a n d type o f ballast tanks.
O v e r a l l a n d close-up s u r v e y o f suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s surveys.
Overall survey o f a l l cargo holds.
Thickness measurements t o a n extent sufficient t o determine both general a n d local
c o r r o s i o n levels a t areas subject t o close-up s u r v e y a t suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d a t
previous surveys
condition, a n d i t i s n o t renewed, o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i hard coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective
coating w a s not applied f r o m the t i m e o f construction, t h e
tanks i n question shall be examined a n d thickness
measurements shall b e carried out as considered necessary
at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . W h e n s u c h b r e a k d o w n o f t h e h a r d
protective coating i s f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m tanks,
and it i s n o t renewed, or w h e r e the soft o r semi-hard coating
has b e e n applied, o r w h e r e a h a r d protective coating has n o t
been applied, t h e tanks i n question m a y b e e x a m i n e d at
annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary b y t h e
surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness
measurements shall b e carried out;
areas i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s shall b e subjected t o
overall a n d close-up survey;
.2 f o r c a r g o h o l d s :
.2.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l c a r g o h o l d s s h a l l b e
carried out;
.2.2 w h e r e c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r a s a
result o f the overall survey, the survey shall b e extended
to include a close-up s u r v e y o f those areas o f structure i n
the cargo holds selected b y t h e surveyor;
.3 f o r e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s :
.3.1 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o a n
extent sufficient t o determine both general a n d local
c o r r o s i o n l e v e l s a t areas subject t o a c l o s e - u p s u r v e y , w h e r e
r e q u i r e d as p e r 6 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 . 3 , a n d as p r o v i d e d i n 6 . 4 . 2 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 ;
.3.2 t h e e x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s m a y b e
specially considered, provided t h e surveyor i s satisfied
b y t h e close-up survey that there i s n o structural
d i m i n u t i o n a n d t h e hard protective coatings are f o u n d
to be i n a G O O D condition;
.3.3 w h e r e s u b s t a n t i a l c o r r o s i o n i s f o u n d , t h e e x t e n t
accordance w i t h Table 6.2.4.2. These extended thickness
measurements shall b e carried o u t before t h e survey is
credited as c o m p l e t e d . S u s p e c t areas identified at
previous surveys shall b e e x a m i n e d . A r e a s o f substantial
corrosion identified at previous surveys shall have
thickness measurements t a k e n . F o r ships built under
the C o m m o n Structural Rules f o r B u l k Carriers, t h e
identified substantial c o r r o s i o n areas m a y be:
protected b y coating applied i n accordance w i t h t h e
annual intervals t o confirm t h e coating i n w a y is still i n
good condition; o ralternatively;
required t o be measured at annual intervals;
.3.4 w h e r e t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n c a r g o h o l d s
is f o u n d t o b e i n G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f close-up
surveys a n d thickness measurements m a y be specially
considered.
g i v e n t o t h e scope o f t h e close-up a n d thickness measurement
s u r v e y s . P r i o r t o t h e coating o f cargo holds o f existing ships,
scantlings shall b e ascertained i n t h e presence o f a surveyor.
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6.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers 10 15 years

o f age.
F o r d o u b l e s k i n b u l k carriers 1 0 15 years o f age,
the following shall apply:
.1 the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f the intermediate s u r v e y s h a l l b e
i n 1.3.1 a n d 6 . 2 . H o w e v e r , i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f f u e l o i l
tanks a n d pressure testing o f a l l tanks are n o t required
.2 t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e
completion at t h e third annual survey i n lieu o f t h e
.3 i n - w a t e r s u r v e y m a y b e c o n s i d e r e d i n l i e u o f t h e
requirement i n 6.2.2.2.
6.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f b u l k c a r r i e r s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f age.
F o r double s k i n b u l k carriers o v e r 15 years o f age,
the following shall apply:
.1 the requirements o f the intermediate s u r v e y shall b e t o
the same extent as t h e previous special s u r v e y as required
i n 1.3.1 a n d 6.2. H o w e v e r , i n t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f f u e l o i l
tanks a n d pressure testing o f a l l tanks are n o t required
.2 t h e a b o v e m e n t i o n e d i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y m a y b e
completion at t h e third annual survey i n lieu o f t h e
intermediate survey.
T h e overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements, as applicable, o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s o f
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e applicable r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r inter
mediate surveys, i f not already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f
the d r ydock survey is given i n 2.5, Part I I "Survey
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MEASUREMENTS
6.7.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r o c e d u r e s f o r
thickness measurements o f h u l l structures are g i v e n
i n 1.5.
The provisions related t o procedure for recognition
o f firms engaged i n thickness measurements are given
i n 1.6.
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EVALUATION
6.8.1 E v a l u a t i o n o f s u r v e y r e p o r t .
condition o f the ship collected during the survey shall be
evaluated f o r acceptability a n d continued structural
integrity o f t h e ship.
6.8.2 R e p o r t i n g .
6.8.2.1 P r i n c i p l e s f o r s u r v e y r e p o r t i n g a r e s e t f o r t h i n
A p p e n d i x 6.8 a n d taken into account i n t h e relevant
forms o f the Register documents.
6.8.2.2 F o r b u l k c a r r i e r s b u i l t u n d e r t h e C o m m o n
Structural Rules for B u l k Carriers, t h e ship's longitudinal
strength shall be evaluated b y using t h e thickness o f
structural m e m b e r s measured o r r e n e w e d as appropriate,
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d u r i n g t h e special surveys carried o u t after t h e ship

reached 15 years o f age ( o r d u r i n g t h e t h i r d special
survey, i f this is carried o u t before t h e ship reaches
15 y e a r s ) i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e c r i t e r i a f o r l o n g i t u d i n a l
strength o f t h e ship's h u l l girder f o r C S R b u l k carriers
specified i n Chapter 13 o f the C o m m o n Structural R u l e s
for B u l k Carriers.
6.8.2.3 T h e f i n a l r e s u l t o f e v a l u a t i o n o f t h e s h i p ' s
l o n g i t u d i n a l strength r e q u i r e d i n 6.8.2.2, after r e n e w a l
w o r k o f structural m e m b e r s , i f carried o u t as a result o f
initial evaluation, s h a l l b e reported as a part o f t h e
Executive Hull Summary (Condition Evaluation Report)
(form 6.3.41).
6.8.2.4 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t R S
B r a n c h Offices, a report shall b e m a d e for each p o r t i o n o f
the s u r v e y . A list o f items e x a m i n e d and/or tested
(pressure testing, t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , etc.) w i t h t h e
results obtained shall b e made available t o t h e next
attending surveyor i n a good t i m e prior t o continuing o r
completing the survey.
6.8.2.5 T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l S u m m a r y s h a l l b e i s s u e d
to t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d placed o n b o a r d t h e ship f o r
reference at future s u r v e y s . T h e E x e c u t i v e H u l l Sum
m a r y shall be verified b y a d u l y authorised person o f the
RS Branch Office w h i c h performed the survey o f the
ship and/or d r a w n u p this S u m m a r y u p o n t h e r e v i e w o f
the survey reports.
Appendix 6.8
SURVEY REPORTING
PRINCIPLES
i n f o r m a t i o n , w h i c h m a y b e used as input f o r
maintenance o fclassification rules a n d instructions.
1.3 W h e n a s u r v e y i s s p l i t b e t w e e n d i f f e r e n t R S
1.1 T h e s u r v e y r e p o r t s s h a l l b e g e n e r a t e d i n t h e B r a n c h O f f i c e s , a r e p o r t s h a l l b e m a d e f o r e a c h p o r t i o n o f
the s u r v e y . A list o f i t e m s s u r v e y e d shall b e m a d e
continuing o r completing t h e survey.
List o f thickness measurements carried o u ta n d tanks
tested shall b e also m a d e available t o t h e n e x t attending
w h e n structural damages/defects have been found;
surveyor.
w h e n repairs, renewals o r modifications have been
carried out;
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out i n accordance w i t h applicable classification rules;
2.1 C o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y h a v e
documentation o fsurveys carried o u tw i t h findings,
been carried o u t shall b e identified.
including hatch covers a n d coamings, w h e r e a close-up
survey has been carried out, together w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n o f
t h e m e a n s o f access u s e d s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d .
documentary trail;
information f o r planning o f future surveys;
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including hatch covers a n d coamings, w h e r e thickness
measurements have been carried o u t shall b e identified.
N o t e . A s a m i n i m u m , t h e identification o f locations o f close-up
survey a n d thickness measurements shall include the description o f
frame ring/one deck transverse, t h e identification shall
include a l o c a t i o n w i t h i n each t a n k b y reference t o frame
numbers.
a G O O D c o n d i t i o n a n d for w h i c h t h e scope o f a close-up
survey a n d thickness measurements has been specially
2.6 P i p i n g o n d e c k a n d c a r g o a n d b a l l a s t p i p i n g
w i t h i n cargo a n d ballast tanks, pipe tunnels a n d v o i d
spaces, s h a l l b e i d e n t i f i e d , w h e r e :
examination including internal examination o f piping
w i t h valves a n d fittings;
been carried out.
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identified.
6.9 E V A L U A T I O N O F C A R G O H A T C H C O V E R S E C U R I N G
A R R A N G E M E N T S ( I A C S U R S30)
6.9.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
6.9.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y f o r s t e e l h a t c h c o v e r
securing devices a n d stoppers f o r cargo h o l d h a t c h w a y s
N o . 1 a n d N o . 2 , w h i c h are w h o l l y o r partially w i t h i n 0,25Z,
o f the fore perpendicular i n a l l b u l k carriers h a v i n g a single
deck, topside a n d hopper tanks i n t h e cargo area (except
p o n t o o n type hatch covers) contracted f o r t h e construction
prior t o 1 January 2004, a n d w h i c h were n o t built i n
compliance w i t h the requirements o fPart I I " H u l l " o f the
Rules for the Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
Ships effective after 1 January 2 0 0 4 .
shall c o m p l y w i t h these requirements i n accordance w i t h
the f o l l o w i n g schedule, depending o n their a g e as o n
1 January 2004:
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3.2 S t r u c t u r a l c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s i n e a c h
tank/space shall be identified, including:
.1 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f findings, such as:
corrosion w i t h description o f location, type a n d extent;
areas w i t h substantial c o r r o s i o n ;
cracks/fractures w i t h description o f l o c a t i o n a n d
extent;
b u c k l i n g w i t h description o flocation a n d extent;
indents w i t h description o flocation a n d extent;
.2 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f c o m p a r t m e n t s w h e r e n o s t r u c t u r a l
damages/defects are found.
Reports m a y be supplemented b y sketches, diagrams
and photos.
o p i n i o n that repairs are required, and repairs w e r e carried
out, t h e s u r v e y o r shall list i n t h e report a l l t h e h u l l
structures repaired w i t h indication o f their names,
location, repair m e t h o d (complete o r partial replacement,
r e i n f o r c e m e n t , etc.), i n c l u d i n g steel grades a n d scantlings
( i f different f r o m t h e as-built), sketches/photos, as
appropriate r e p a i r extent, test p e r f o r m a n c e .
c o n d i t i o n o f class ( r e q u i r e m e n t ) s h a l l b e i m p o s e d w i t h a

due date o f t h e first intermediate o r special s u r v e y after
1 January 2004;
.2 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e a n d m o r e , b u t l e s s
t h a n 15 years, b y t h e d u e date o f the first special s u r v e y
after 1 January 2 0 0 4 ;
.3 f o r b u l k c a r r i e r s l e s s t h a n 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e ,
b y t h e date, o n w h i c h t h e ship reaches 1 0 years
o f age.
6.9.1.3 C o m p l e t i o n p r i o r t o 1 J a n u a r y 2 0 0 4 o f a n
intermediate o r special s u r v e y w i t h a d u e date after
1 January 2004 cannot be used t o postpone compliance.
6.9.2 S e c u r i n g d e v i c e s .
6.9.2.1 T h e s t r e n g t h o f s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l
comply w i t h the following requirements:
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.1 p a n e l h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e s e c u r e d a n d c l o s e d b y
appropriate devices (bolts, w e d g e s o r similar) suitably spaced
alongside t h e coamings a n d between cover elements.
A r r a n g e m e n t a n d spacing shall b e determined w i t h
due attention t o t h e effectiveness f o r weather-tightness,
depending u p o n t h e t y p e a n d t h e size o f the h a t c h c o v e r
edges b e t w e e n t h e securing devices;
.2 t h e n e t s e c t i o n a l a r e a A,incm ,
o f each securing
d e v i c e s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
2
A = 1,4alf
w h e r e a = spacing b e t w e e n s e c u r i n g devices, n o t t o b e t a k e n less
than 2 m ; at that / = ( a ^ 2 3 5 ) e ;
a = s p e c i f i e d m i n i m u m u p p e r y i e l d stress, i n N / m m , o f t h e steel
used f o r fabrication, n o t t o b e t a k e n greater t h a n 7 0 p e r cent
o f the ultimate tensile strength;
e = 0,75 for o > 2 3 5 ;
e = 1,0 f o r o < 2 3 5 ;
G -e
= 0 , 7 5 f o r a > 2 3 5 ; e = 1,0 f o r a < 2 3 5 .
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o f 230 k N / m . T h i s pressure m a y b e reduced t o 175 k N / m
i f a forecastle i s fitted.
6.9.3.4 T h e stresses i n s t o p p e r s a n d t h e i r s u p p o r t i n g
structures, as w e l l as calculated i n t h e throat o f the stopper
w e l d s shall n o t exceed t h e allowable value o f 0 , 8 o
6.9.4 M a t e r i a l s a n d w e l d i n g .
6.9.4.1 W h e r e s t o p p e r s o r s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s a r e f i t t e d
to c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f this Chapter, t h e y
shall be manufactured o f materials, including welding
electrodes, m e e t i n g relevant requirements o f Parts X I I I
"Materials" a n d X I V "Welding" o f the Rules f o r the
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Rods o r bolts (not taking into account corrosion a n d

w e a r ) s h a l l h a v e a n e t d i a m e t e r n o t less t h a n 1 9 m m f o r
h a t c h w a y s exceeding 5 m i n area;
6.9.2.2 B e t w e e n c o v e r a n d c o a m i n g s a n d a t c r o s s joints, a packing line pressure sufficient t o obtain
weather tightness shall be maintained b y t h e securing
devices.
For packing line pressures exceeding 5 N / m m , t h e
cross section area shall b e increased i n direct p r o p o r t i o n .
T h e p a c k i n g line pressure shall b e specified.
6.9.2.3 T h e c o v e r e d g e s t i f f n e s s s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t t o
m a i n t a i n adequate sealing pressure b e t w e e n securing
d e v i c e s . T h e m o m e n t o f inertia, I , i n c m , o f edge
e l e m e n t s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n
2
/= 6pa
w h e r e p = packing line pressure, i n N / m m , m i n i m u m 5 N / m m ;

a = spacing, i n m , o f securing devices.
6.9.2.4 S e c u r i n g d e v i c e s s h a l l b e o f r e l i a b l e
construction a n d securely attached t o t h e h a t c h w a y
coamings, decks o r c o v e r s . I n d i v i d u a l securing devices
o n each cover shall have a p p r o x i m a t e l y t h e same
stiffness characteristics.
6.9.2.5 W h e r e r o d c l e a t s a r e f i t t e d , r e s i l i e n t w a s h e r s
or cushions shall b e incorporated.
6.9.2.6 W h e r e h y d r a u l i c c l e a t i n g i s a d o p t e d , a
positive means shall b e p r o v i d e d t o ensure that i t
remains mechanically locked i n t h e closed position i n
the event o ffailure o f the hydraulic system.
6.9.3 S t o p p e r s .
6.9.3.1 N o s . 1 a n d 2 h a t c h c o v e r s s h a l l b e e f f e c t i v e l y
secured, b y m e a n s o f stoppers, against t h e transverse
forces arising f r o m a pressure o f 175 k N / m .
o f 175 k N / m .
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7 H U L L S U R V E Y S O FC E R T A I N T Y P E S
OF G E N E R A L D R Y CARGO SHIPS
7.1
GENERAL
7.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
7.1.1.1 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o a l l selfp r o p e l l e d general d r y cargo ships, as d e f i n e d i n 1 . 1 ,
o f 5 0 0 gross tonnage a n d above other than:
.1 s h i p s s u b j e c t t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f S e c t i o n s 5 a n d 6
(single s k i n a n d double s k i n b u l k carriers);
.2 c o n t a i n e r s h i p s ;
.3 f o r e s t p r o d u c t c a r r i e r s ( n o t t i m b e r o r l o g c a r r i e r s ) ; See circular
.4 r o - r o c a r g o s h i p s ;
.5 r e f r i g e r a t e d c a r g o s h i p s ;
.6 w o o d c h i p c a r r i e r s ;
.7 c e m e n t c a r r i e r s ;
.8 c a t t l e s h i p s ;
.9 d e c k e d c a r g o s h i p s ( c a r g o s h i p s d e s i g n e d f o r
carriage o f upper deck cargoes a n d h a v i n g n o underdeck
cargo spaces);
.10 g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s o f d o u b l e b o t t o m / d o u b l e
side (double s k i n ) construction, w i t h double b o t t o m
e x t e n d i n g f o r t h e entire l e n g t h o f t h e ship's cargo area
a n d double sides e x t e n d i n g f o r t h e entire l e n g t h o f t h e
ship's cargo area, a n d f o r t h e e n t i r e h e i g h t o f t h e cargo
h o l d t o t h e upper deck, except ships o f river-sea
navigation.
N o t e . R e q u i r e m e n t s o f 7.2.6 a n d 7.3.3 are also applicable t o
the cargo ships, w h i c h i n spite o f b e l o n g i n g t o t h e excluded ship types
indicated i n 7.1.1.1, have o n e cargo hold.
7.1.1.2 T h e s e r e q u i r e m e n t s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
structures a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f cargo holds,
cofferdams, pipe tunnels, v o i d spaces a n d fuel o i l t a n k s
requirements are additional t o t h e classification require
m e n t s stated i n Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
t e s t i n g . T h e survey shall b e extended, w h e n substantial

c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects are f o u n d , a n d shall
include a n additional close-up s u r v e y w h e n necessary.
missing i nthis Section shall b e carried o u t i n accordance
w i t h t h e applicable requirements o f Part I I " S u r v e y
7.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
T h e definitions used i n this Section are g i v e n i n 1.1.
7.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e provisions related t o repairs o f h u l l structures
a r e g i v e n i n 1.2.
7.1.4. T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d c l o s e - u p
surveys.
annual o r other surveys having the scope o f t h e foregoing
w h e r e close-up surveys are required shall b e carried o u t
7.2 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
7.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
survey a n d thereafter w i t h i n five years f r o m t h e credited
date o f t h e previous special s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , a n
e x t e n s i o n o f class o f three m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d
the 5th year c a n be granted i n exceptional circumstances.
I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e
e x p i r y date o f t h e special s u r v e y before t h e extension
w a s granted.
7.2.1.3 F o r s u r v e y s c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n t h r e e m o n t h s
before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e
special s u r v e y . F o r surveys completed m o r e t h a n three
m o n t h s before t h e e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e
p e r i o d o f class s h a l l start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n
date.
4th annual survey a n d be progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
survey is commenced prior t o the 4 t h annual survey, the
7.2.1.5 A s u r v e y p l a n n i n g m e e t i n g s h a l l b e h e l d
prior t o the commencement o f the survey.
7.2.2 S c o p e .
7.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
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7.2.2.1.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n
addition t o t h e requirements o f t h e annual survey,
e x a m i n a t i o n , tests a n d checks o f sufficient extent t o
ensure that t h e h u l l a n d related piping, as required
i n 7.2.2.1.3, are i n a satisfactory condition a n d f i t f o r
their i n t e n d e d p u r p o s e f o r t h e n e w p e r i o d o f class o f five
years t o b e assigned, subject t o proper maintenance a n d
operation a n d t o periodical surveys being carried o u t at
the d u e dates.
7.2.2.1.2 A l l c a r g o h o l d s , b a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g
double b o t t o m tanks, pipe tunnels, cofferdams a n d v o i d
spaces b o u n d i n g cargo holds, decks a n d outer h u l l s h a l l
be e x a m i n e d . T h i s e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l be s u p p l e m e n t e d b y
thickness measurements a n d testing required i n 7.2.4
and 7.2.5, t o ensure that t h e structural integrity remains
effective.
T h e a i m o f the examination is t o discover substantial
corrosion, significant d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r
other deterioration, that m a y b e present.
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested under
w o r k i n g pressure t o attending surveyor's satisfaction t o
ensure that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
7.2.2.1.4 T h e s u r v e y s c o p e o f b a l l a s t t a n k s c o n v e r t e d
to v o i d spaces s h a l l b e specially considered i n r e l a t i o n t o
the requirements f o r ballast tanks.
N o t e . T h e survey o fautomatic air pipe heads shall b e carried
out i n accordance w i t h Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
7.2.2.2 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
7.2.2.2.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k i s a p a r t o f t h e s p e c i a l
s u r v e y . T h e overall a n d close-up surveys a n d thickness
measurements, as applicable, o f the l o w e r portions o f the
survey, i f n o t already p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f the d r y
dock survey is specified i n 2.5, Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule
and Scope".
7.2.2.3 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
corrosion p r e v e n t i o n system o f ballast tanks shall b e
e x a m i n e d . F o r tanks used f o r w a t e r ballast, e x c l u d i n g
double b o t t o m tanks, w h e r e a hard protective coating is
found i na P O O R condition, and itis not renewed, where
a soft o r semi-hard coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a
hard protective coating has n o t been applied from t h e
time o f construction, t h e tanks i n question shall
be e x a m i n e d at a n n u a l i n t e r v a l s . T h i c k n e s s measure
m e n t s shall b e carried o u t as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e
surveyor.
W h e n such a breakdown o f a hard protective coating
is f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s a n d i t i s n o t
renewed, w h e r e a soft o r semi-hard coating h a s been
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applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective coating has n o t been

applied f r o m t h e time o f construction, t h e tanks i n
question m a y be examined at annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n
considered necessary b y the surveyor, o r w h e r e extensive
out.
7.2.2.3.2 W h e r e a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n s p a c e s
is f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D condition, t h e scope o f close-up
surveys a n d extent o f thickness measurements m a y be
T h e hatch covers a n d coamings shall b e surveyed as
follows:
.1 a t h o r o u g h i n s p e c t i o n o f the i t e m s listed i n 7.3.2.3
shall be carried out;
mechanically-operated hatch covers shall be made,
including:
stowage a n d securing i n open condition;
proper f i t a n d efficiency o f sealing i n closed
condition;
operational testing o f hydraulic a n d power compo
nents, wires, chains a n d l i n k drives;
ments o f a l l hatch covers b y hose testing o r equivalent
shall be carried out;
.4 t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f t h e h a t c h c o v e r a n d
c o a m i n g plating a n d stiffeners shall b e carried o u t as
given i n Table 7.2.4.1.
7.2.3.1 A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l t a n k s a n d s p a c e s ,
excluding fuel o i l , lubricating o i l a n d fresh w a t e r tanks,
N o t e . T h e survey o f fuel o i l , lubricating o i la n d fresh water
tanks shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule
and Scope".
7.2.3.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y t a k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o f the spaces u n d e r survey, t h e c o n d i t i o n o f the c o r r o s i o n
p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d w h e r e spaces h a v e structural
a r r a n g e m e n t s o r details, w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n
s i m i l a r spaces o r o n s i m i l a r ships according t o available
information.
coatings are f o u n d t o be i n a G O O D condition, t h e scope
N o t e . T h e survey o f automatic air pipe heads shall b e carried
out i n accordance w i t h Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
measurements at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 7.2.4.1.
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shell frames a n d their e n d attachments i n a l l cargo holds
and water ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t . T h i c k n e s s
corrosion levels o n transverse bulkhead p l a t i n g . T h e
thickness measurements m a y be omitted, provided t h e
surveyor is satisfied b y a close-up e x a m i n a t i o n , that there
is n o structural d i m i n u t i o n , a n d a h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g
w h e r e applied remains efficient.
measurements as deemed n e c e s s a r y . W h e n thickness
measurements indicate substantial corrosion, t h e extent
o f thickness measurements shall be increased t o
d e t e r m i n e t h e extent o f areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n .
T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e u s e d as guidance f o r these
additional thickness measurements.
o f thickness measurements according t o Table 7.2.4.1
m a y b e specially considered.
7.2.5.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f b a l l a s t t a n k s a n d d e e p
t a n k s u s e d f o r w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e cargo area, a n d
representative fuel o i l tanks s h a l l b e pressure tested.
7.2.5.3 F u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e t e s t e d w i t h a h e a d o f
liquid t o t h e highest point that liquid w i l l rise under
service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o ffuel o i l tanks m a y be
specially considered based o n a satisfactory external
examination o fthe tank boundaries, a n d a confirmation
f r o m t h e master stating that t h e pressure testing has been
c a r r i e d o u t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s w i t h satisfac
tory results.
7.2.6 A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r o n e h o l d c a r g o s h i p s
( r e f e r t o N o t e t o 7.1.1.1) a f t e r d e t e r m i n i n g c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
S O L A S -2/23-3 a n d -2/25.
S O L A S I I - 2 / 2 3 - 3 a n d I I - 2 / 2 5 for w a t e r l e v e l detectors, t h e
special s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test o f
the water ingress detection systems a n d o f their alarms.
7.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
7.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
(i.e. a n n i v e r s a r y date + 3 m o n t h s ) f r o m t h e date o f t h e
initial classification s u r v e y o r o f the date credited f o r t h e
last special survey.
Part III. Additional
Surveys of Ships Depending
on their Purpose and Hull
Material
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Table
7.2.3.2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t special hull surveys o f general d r y cargo ships
5 < age < 10
age < 5
(A) S e l e c t e d s h e l l f r a m e s i n o n e
f o r w a r d a n d o n e aft cargo h o l d
a n d a s s o c i a t e d ' t w e e n d e c k spaces.
(B) O n e selected cargo h o l d
transverse bulkhead.
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s
and coamings (plating and
stiffeners)
Notes:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
2.
3.
10 < age < 15
(A) S e l e c t e d s h e l l f r a m e s i n a l l c a r g o (A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n t h e
f o r w a r d l o w e r cargo h o l d a n d
h o l d s a n d ' t w e e n d e c k spaces.
(B) O n e t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d i n e a c h 2 5 p e r c e n t o f f r a m e s i n e a c h o f
the r e m a i n i n g cargo h o l d s a n d
cargo hold.
(B) F o r w a r d a n d a f t t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s ' t w e e n d e c k s p a c e s , i n c l u d i n g
i n o n e side b a l l a s t t a n k , i n c l u d i n g upper a n d l o w e r e n d attachments
a n d adjacent shell plating.
stiffening system.
(B) A l l c a r g o h o l d t r a n s v e r s e
bulkheads.
(B) A l l t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s i n
ballast tanks, i n c l u d i n g stiffening
system.
(C) O n e t r a n s v e r s e w e b w i t h a s s o c i a t e d ( Q A l l t r a n s v e r s e w e b s w i t h
plating a n d framing i n t w o representative associated plating a n d framing
water ballast tanks o f each type (i.e. in each ballast tank.
t o p s i d e , h o p p e r s i d e , s i d e t a n k o r d o u b l e (D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s
bottom tank).
and coamings (plating and
(D) A l l c a r g o h o l d h a t c h c o v e r s a n d s t i f f e n e r s ) .
(E) A l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d
(E) S e l e c t e d a r e a s o f a l l d e c k p l a t i n g a n d u n d e r d e c k s t r u c t u r e i n s i d e l i n e
underdeck structure inside line o f hatch o f h a t c h o p e n i n g s b e t w e e n
cargo h o l d hatches.
openings b e t w e e n cargo h o l d hatches.
(F) S e l e c t e d a r e a s o f i n n e r b o t t o m p l a t i n g (F) A l l a r e a s o f i n n e r b o t t o m
plating
and subsequent
age > 15
(A) A l l s h e l l f r a m e s i n a l l c a r g o
h o l d s a n d ' t w e e n d e c k spaces,
including upper and lower end
attachments a n d adjacent shell
plating.
A r e a s ( B ) - (F) a s f o r s p e c i a l
survey N o . 3
1 . ( A ) (F) a r e a r e a s o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y , w h i c h i n c l u d e :
cargo h o l d transverse frames;
cargo h o l d transverse plating, stiffeners a n d girders;
transverse w e b frame o r watertight transverse bulkhead i n water ballast tanks;
cargo h o l d hatch covers a n d coamings;
deck plating a n d underdeck structure inside line o f hatch openings b e t w e e n cargo h o l d hatches;
inner b o t t o m plating.
A r e a s ( A ) (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s a r e s h o w n i n F i g s . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 a n d 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 .
Close-up survey o f cargo h o l d transverse bulkheads shall b e carried out at t h e f o l l o w i n g levels s h o w n i nFigs. 7.2.3.2-3 a n d 7.2.3.2-4:
l e v e l a i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e i n n e r b o t t o m a n d i m m e d i a t e l y a b o v e t h e 'tweendecks, as applicable.
level b mid-height o f the bulkheads for holds without 'tweendecks.
level c immediately b e l o w the m a i n deck plating a n d 'tweendeck plating.
F i g . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 1 A r e a s ( A ) , ( B ) a n d (E) f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s
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A. Single deck ship
B. 'Tweendeck ship
Upper deck plating

(Strength deck plating)
Hatch cover
.Match side
ccoaming
oa
(DJ
H
(D)
Bulwark
Hatch side girder
Upper deck longitudinal

(Strength deck longitudinal)
Side shell frame
(Holdframe)
Webbeam
(Cantilever beam) (Q
Side shell webframe^
(Q
Side shell plating
Inner bottom plating
(Tank top)
(F)
A )
{AJ
Side stringer
\ank
Double bottom
I Inner bottom longitudinal
Stiffener
Bottom center
\ Bottom side girder
girder
Strut
/ u f t | i
oQOOOOOOOojol/
Bottom longitudinal
, M b tih 1 h , h h I f
Bracket
Double bottom
Bilge shell plating
tank floor
Keel plate
Bottom shell plating
CL
C L
F i g . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 2 A r e a s A, C, D a n d F f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f g e n e r a l d r y c a r g o s h i p s
Level c
Level
Level a
Level c
Level b
Level a
Level a
CL
Fig. 7.2.3.2-3 L e v e l s a and c for close-up survey
o f the transverse bulkhead o f a cargo hold, h a v i n g a 'tweendeck,
for general d r y cargo ships
CL
F i g . 7 . 2 . 3 . 2 - 4 L e v e l s a, b a n d c f o r c l o s e - u p s u r v e y
o f the transverse bulkhead o f a 'tweendeck-free cargo h o l d
for general d r y cargo ships
Table
7.2.4.1
M i n i m u m requirements for thickness m e a s u r e m e n t s a ts p e c i a l h u l l surveys o fg e n e r a l d r y cargo ships

age < 5
1. Suspect areas.
5 < age < 1 0
10 < age < 15
1. Suspect areas.
2. O n e t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g
i n w a y o f a cargo space w i t h i n t h e
amidships 0,5L.
1. Suspect areas.
2. T w o t r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s w i t h i n
the amidships 0 , 5 Li n w a y o f t w o
different cargo spaces.
and subsequent
age > 15
.1 a m i n i m u m o f three transverse
sections w i t h i n the amidships 0 , 5 L ;
.2 e a c h d e c k p l a t e o u t s i d e l i n e o f
cargo hatch openings;
.3 e a c h b o t t o m p l a t e , i n c l u d i n g
lower turn o f bilge;
.4 d u c t k e e l o r p i p e t u n n e l p l a t i n g
and internals.
3. M e a s u r e m e n t , f o r g e n e r a l a s s e s s m e n t a n d 3. M e a s u r e m e n t , f o r g e n e r a l asses 3 . M e a s u r e m e n t , f o r g e n e r a l
recording o f corrosion pattern, o f those sment a n d recording o f corrosion a s s e s s m e n t a n d r e c o r d i n g o f
s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s s u b j e c t t o c l o s e - u p p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r s c o r r o s i o n p a t t e r n , o f t h o s e struc
survey according t o Table 7.2.3.2
subject t o close-up s u r v e y according t o tural m e m b e r s subject t o close-up
survey according t o Table 7.2.3.2.
Table 7.2.3.2.
4. W i t h i n t h e c a r g o l e n g t h a r e a , e a c h 4. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s f u l l
deck plate outside line o f cargo length
hatch openings
5. A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r s t r a k e s w i t h i n
the cargo l e n g t h area.
outside t h ecargo l e n g t h area
N o t e s : 1 . T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t locations shall b e selected t o p r o v i d e the best representative s a m p l i n g o f areas l i k e l y t o b e m o s t e x p o s e d

to corrosion, considering cargo and ballast history, and arrangement and condition o f protective coatings.
2 . F o r ships less t h a n 1 0 0 m i n l e n g t h , t h e n u m b e r o f transverse sections r e q u i r e d a t special s u r v e y N o . 3 m a y b e r e d u c e d t o o n e , a n d t h e
n u m b e r o f transverse sections at special survey N o . 4 and subsequent surveys m a y b e reduced t o t w o .
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T a b l e 7.2.4.3
G u i d a n c e f o radditionalthickness m e a s u r e m e n t s i n w a yo f substantialcorrosion
Structural member
Plating.
Stiffeners
Suspect area a n d adjacent plates.
Suspect area
7.3.2 S c o p e .
7.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
hull, hatch covers, coamings a n d piping are maintained
i n a satisfactory condition.
7.3.2.2 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l s h a l l i n c l u d e :
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f w a t e r t i g h t p e n e t r a t i o n s a s f a r a s
practicable.
coamings.
unapproved changes have been made t o t h e hatch
coamings, hatch covers a n d their securing a n d sealing
devices since t h e last survey.
7.3.2.3.2 W h e r e m e c h a n i c a l l y o p e r a t e d s t e e l c o v e r s
are fitted, c h e c k i n g t h e satisfactory c o n d i t i o n o f :
.1 hatch covers, i n c l u d i n g close-up s u r v e y o f hatch
cover plating;
.2 t i g h t n e s s d e v i c e s o f l o n g i t u d i n a l , t r a n s v e r s e a n d
intermediate cross j u n c t i o n s (gaskets, gasket lips,
c o m p r e s s i o n bars, drainage channels);
.3 c l a m p i n g d e v i c e s , r e t a i n i n g b a r s , c l e a t i n g ;
.5 g u i d e s ;
.7 s t o p p e r s , e t c ;
.8 w i r e s , c h a i n s , g y p s i e s , t e n s i o n i n g d e v i c e s ;
.9 h y d r a u l i c s y s t e m e s s e n t i a l t o c l o s i n g a n d s e c u r i n g ;
.10 s a f e t y l o c k s a n d r e t a i n i n g d e v i c e s .
w h e r e applicable, o f :
.1 w o o d e n covers a n d portable beams, carriers
o r s o c k e t s f o r t h e p o r t a b l e b e a m , a n d t h e i r s e c u r i n g devices;
.2 s t e e l p o n t o o n s ;
.7 c o m p r e s s i o n b a r s , d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s a n d d r a i n
pipes.
7.3.2.3.4 C h e c k i n g t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y c o n d i t i o n o f
hatch c o a m i n g plating a n d their stiffeners, i n c l u d i n g a
close-up survey.
2
5 p o i n t pattern o v e r 1 m area.
3 measurements each i n line across w e b a n d flange
7.3.2.3.5 R a n d o m c h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y
operation o f mechanically-operated hatch covers shall
be m a d e , i n c l u d i n g :
.1 stowage a n d securing i n o p e n p o s i t i o n ;
position;
N o t e . T h e survey o f a i r pipes, f l a m e screens o n vents a n d
ventilators shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h Part I I "Survey
7.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f s u s p e c t a r e a s .
Suspect areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e
examined.Thickness measurements shall be taken o f the
areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n a n d t h e extent o f thickness
measurements shall b e increased t o determine t h e extent
o f areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n . T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e
used as guidance f o r these a d d i t i o n a l thickness measurem e n t s . T h e s e extended thickness measurements shall be
carried o u t before t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y i s credited as
completed.
7.3.2.5.1 F o r s h i p s 1 0 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , t h e
.1 o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f one f o r w a r d a n d o n e after cargo
h o l d a n d t h e i r associated ' t w e e n d e c k spaces;
found, then the extent o f thickness measurements shall
be increased t o d e t e r m i n e t h e extent o f areas o f
substantial corrosion. T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e used as
guidance f o r these additional m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e
before t h e annual survey i s credited as completed.
7.3.2.5.2 F o r s h i p s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e , t h e
.1 o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l cargo holds a n d ' t w e e n d e c k
spaces;
.2 c l o s e - u p e x a m i n a t i o n o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t , m i n i
m u m 2 5 per cent o f frames, t o establish t h e c o n d i t i o n o f a
l o w e r r e g i o n o f shell frames, including approximately the
l o w e r o n e t h i r d l e n g t h o f side frames at side shell a n d
side f r a m e e n d attachments a n d t h e adjacent s h e l l p l a t i n g
i n a f o r w a r d l o w e r cargo h o l d a n d o n e other selected
l o w e r cargo h o l d . W h e r e this level o f s u r v e y reveals a
need for remedial measures, thesurvey shall be extended
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to include a close-up s u r v e y o f a l l s h e l l frames a n d

adjacent shell p l a t i n g o f those cargo holds a n d associated
' t w e e n d e c k spaces (as applicable), as w e l l as a close-up
survey o f sufficient extent o f a l l r e m a i n i n g cargo holds
a n d ' t w e e n d e c k spaces (as applicable);
w h e r e extensive c o r r o s i o n exists, thickness measurement
shall b e carried o u t . I f t h e results o f these thickness
substantial corrosion. T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e u s e d as
guidance f o r these additional
measurements.These
before t h e annual survey i s credited as completed;
in Service
7.4.2 S c o p e .
7.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
survey specified i n 7.3, t h e scope o f t h e intermediate
s u r v e y depending o n t h e ship's a g e s h a l l include t h e
requirements i n 7.4.2.2 t o 7.4.2.4.
7.4.2.2 S u r v e y o f s h i p s 5 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e .
For ships 5 10 years o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g shall
apply:
.1 f o r b a l l a s t t a n k s :
shall be carried o u t . I f such overall survey reveals n o
.4 w h e r e a p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n c a r g o h o l d s , a s
v i s i b l e structural defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d
applicable, is f o u n d t o b e i n a G O O D condition, t h e
to a v e r i f i c a t i o n that t h e c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m
scope o f close-up survey m a y b e specially considered.
remains efficient;
.5 a l l p i p i n g , i n c l u d i n g o v e r b o a r d p i p i n g , a n d
penetrations i n watertight structures shall b e examined.
.1.2 w h e r e a P O O R c o a t i n g c o n d i t i o n , c o r r o s i o n o r
other defects are f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast tanks o r w h e r e a
soft o r semi-hard coating h a s b e e n applied, o r a h a r d
consequence o f t h e results o f a special survey a n d a n protective coating w a s n o t applied f r o m t h e t i m e o f
construction, the examination shall be extended t o other
intermediate s u r v e y s h a l l b e carried o u t . W h e n con
ballast tanks o f t h e same type;
.1.3 i n b a l l a s t t a n k s o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ,
where a hard protective coating is found i n a P O O R
indicate that substantial corrosion is found, then t h e
condition, a n d i t i s n o t renewed, o r w h e r e a soft o r s e m i extent o f thickness measurements shall b e increased t o
hard coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective
d e t e r m i n e t h e extent o f areas o f substantial corrosion.
coating w a s n o t applied from the time o f construction,
the tanks i n question shall be examined a n d thickness
additional m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e extended thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t as considered
measurements shall b e carried o u t before t h e annual
necessary at annual intervals.
s u r v e y i s credited as completed.
f o u n d i n ballast double b o t t o m tanks, a n d i t i s n o t r e n e w e d ,
7.33 A d d i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s i n g l e h o l d c a r g o
or w h e r e t h e soft o r semi-hard coating has been applied, o r
s h i p s ( r e f e r t o N o t e t o 7.1.1.1) a f t e r d e t e r m i n i n g
where the hard protective coating has not been applied f r o m
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S O L A S -2/23-3 a n d -2/25.
the t i m e o f construction, t h e tanks i n question m a y b e
e x a m i n e d at annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary
S O L A S I I - 2 / 2 3 - 3 a n d I I - 2 / 2 5 f o r w a t e r l e v e l detectors, t h e
s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e a n e x a m i n a t i o n a n d a test, a t
thickness measurements shall b e carried out;
r a n d o m , o f t h e w a t e r ingress d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m s a n d o f t h e i r
alarms.
areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n
accordance w i t h the provisions o f 7.3.2.4;
7.4 I N T E R M E D I A T E S U R V E Y
.2.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f o n e f o r w a r d a n d o n e a f t e r
cargo h o l d a n d t h e i r associated ' t w e e n d e c k spaces s h a l l
be carried o u t ;
7.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
.2.2 s u s p e c t a r e a s i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l
be s u r v e y e d i n acordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 7.3.2.4.
7.4.1.2 T h o s e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , w h i c h
7.4.2.3 S u r v e y o f s h i p s 1 0 - 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f a n n u a l s u r v e y , m a y
F o r ships 1 0 - 1 5 y e a r s o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l a p p l y :
be surveyed either at o r b e t w e e n t h e 2 n d a n d 3 r d annual
.1 f o r b a l l a s t t a n k s :
survey.
.1.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l b a l l a s t t a n k s s h a l l b e
carried o u t . I f such overall survey reveals n o visible
structural defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d t o a
verification that the corrosion prevention system remains

efficient;
.1.2 i n w a t e r b a l l a s t t a n k s o t h e r t h a n d o u b l e b o t t o m
tanks, w h e r e a hard protective coating is f o u n d i n a P O O R
condition, a n d it is n o t renewed, or w h e r e a soft o r semi-hard
coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective coating
was n o t applied f r o m t h e t i m e o f construction, the tanks i n
question shall be examined a n d thickness measurements
carried o u t as considered necessary at a n n u a l intervals.
W h e n such b r e a k d o w n o f the hard protective coating is
f o u n d i n ballast d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s , a n d i t i s n o t r e n e w e d ,
or w h e r e t h e soft o r semi-hard coating has been applied, o r
where the hard protective coating has not been applied f r o m
the t i m e o f construction, t h e tanks i n question m a y be
e x a m i n e d at annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary b y
t h e s u r v e y o r , o r w h e r e e x t e n s i v e c o r r o s i o n exists, t h i c k n e s s
measurements shall b e carried out;
areas i d e n t i f i e d at p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d i n
acordance w i t h t h e provisions o f 7.3.2.4;
.2.1 a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l c a r g o h o l d s a n d
' t w e e n d e c k spaces s h a l l b e carried out;
.2.2 s u s p e c t a r e a s i d e n t i f i e d a t p r e v i o u s s u r v e y s s h a l l
be surveyed i n acordance w i t h t h e provisions o f 7.3.2.4;
.2.3 w h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e s u r v e y o r , o r
substantial corrosion. T a b l e 7.2.4.3 m a y b e used as
guidance f o r these additional
measurements.These
before t h e survey i s credited as completed.
7.4.2.4 S u r v e y o f s h i p s o v e r 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e .
F o r ships o v e r 15 y e a r s o f age, t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l a p p l y :
be t o t h e same extent as t h e p r e v i o u s special s u r v e y as
required i n 7.2, except f o r thickness measurements o f
each b o t t o m plate, i n c l u d i n g t h e l o w e r t u r n o f bilge as
required i n 2.3 o f Table 7.2.4.1. H o w e v e r , tank testing
specified i n 7.2.5, t h e survey o f automatic air pipe heads
(refer t o N o t e s t o 7.2.2.1.4 a n d 7.2.3.4) a n d i n t e r n a l
e x a m i n a t i o n o f fuel o i l , lubricating o i l a n d fresh water
tanks (refer t o 7.2.3.1) a r e n o t required unless deemed
second annual survey a n d b e progressed during t h e
annual survey i n lieu o f the application o f 7.2.1.4;
.3 i n l i e u o f t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s i n 7 . 2 . 2 . 2 , i n - w a t e r
survey m a y be performed w i t h use ofthe underwater T V .
S u c h s u r v e y i s subject t o special consideration b y t h e
R e g i s t e r i n each p a r t i c u l a r case.
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MEASUREMENTS
7.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e l a t e d t o p r o c e d u r e s f o r
The provisions related t o procedure for recognition
o f firms engaged i n thickness measurements are given
i n 1.6.
8 S U R V E Y S O FG A S C A R R I E R S
8.1
GENERAL
8.1.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
8.1.1.1 T h e s e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l y t o a l l g a s c a r r i e r s
i n c l u d i n g ships o f gross tonnage b e l o w 5 0 0 intended for
carriage o f l i q u e f i e d gases i n b u l k . S u c h ships s h a l l
c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements o f the present Section, i n
addition to the applicable requirements o f 2 . 2 t o 2.4, Part
I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope" a n d Sections 2
and 4 o f the present Part o f the Rules.
8.1.1.2 T h e p r o v i s i o n s a p p l y t o s u r v e y s o f h u l l
structure a n d p i p i n g systems i n w a y o f p u m p r o o m s ,
compressor r o o m s , cofferdams, pipe tunnels, v o i d spaces
and fuel o i l tanks w i t h i n t h e cargo area a n d a l l ballast
t a n k s . T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e classifica
tion requirements g i v e n i n Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope".
8.1.1.3 T h e p r o v i s i o n s c o n t a i n t h e m i n i m u m e x t e n t
o f examination, thickness measurements a n d tank
c o r r o s i o n and/or structural defects a r e f o u n d a n d i n c l u d e
additional close-up survey, w h e n necessary.
8.1.1.4 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l
supervision are given i n the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Ships C a r r y i n g Laquefied Gases i n
B u l k and Rules for the Classification and Construction o f
Ships Carrying Compressed N a t u r a l Gas.
8.1.1.5 W h e n v a r i o u s c h e m i c a l s i n b u l k a r e c a r r i e d
o n gas carriers, the requirements o f Section 4 o f this Part
shall be met.
8.1.2 D e f i n i t i o n s .
The definitions applied t o this Section are given
i n 1.1 a n d i n t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d
Construction o f Ships Carrying Laquefied Gases i n B u l k
and Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Ships Carrying Compressed N a t u r a l Gas.
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8.1.3 R e p a i r s .
T h e provisions concerning repairs o f h u l l structures
a r e s e t f o r t h i n 1.2.
annual o r other surveys h a v i n g scope o f t h e foregoing
simultaneously w i t h close-up survey.
8.1.5 I n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n v e n t i o n s a n d c o d e s .
A d d i t i o n a l technical a n d general supervision require
m e n t s concerning gas carriers are regulated b y t h e
following international documents:
Code f o r t h e Construction a n d E q u i p m e n t o f Ships
Carrying Liquefied Gases i n B u l k , adopted b y I M O resolut i o n A . 3 2 8 ( I X ) o f 12 N o v e m b e r 1975, as amended;
Code f o r t h e Existing Ships Carrying Liquefied
Gases i n B u l k o r International Code for the Construction
and E q u i p m e n t o f Ships C a r r y i n g Liquefied Gases i n B u l k ,
adopted b y I M O resolution M S C . 5 ( 4 8 ) o f 17 June 1983, as
amended, w h i c h e v e r applies t o t h e ship;
International C o n v e n t i o n f o r t h e Safety o f Life at
Sea, 1 9 7 4 w i t h S O L A S P r o t o c o l thereto ( S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 )
and 1981 a n d 1983 A m e n d m e n t s thereto.
8.1.6 S c o p e o f s u r v e y s .
8.1.6.1 S u b j e c t t o s u r v e y s a r e a l l i n s t a l l a t i o n s ,
equipment a n d outfit related t o t h e carriage a n d c o n t r o l
o f cargo handling operations w i t h liquefied gases.These
surveys also include surveys required b y t h e Interna
tional Code for the Construction a n d Equipment o f Ships
Carrying Liquefied Gases i n B u l k ( I G C Code).
T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r e - f i g h t i n g a n d safety equip
ment required b y the International Code forProtection o f
Personnel, as w e l l as t h e requirements f o r other
equipment a n d outfit, w h i c h are n o t required b y t h e
Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f Ships
Carrying Laquefied Gases i n B u l k a n d Rules f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Ships Carrying
Compressed N a t u r a l G a s are n o t included i n these Rules.
8.1.6.2 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y s r e f e r r e d t o i n t h e
I G C Code a n d i n 8.2t o 8.4 o f this Part o f t h e Rules is the
m i n i m u m m a n d a t o r y set o f requirements f o r general
items o f technical supervision a n d general scope o f
survey applicable t o particular ship a n d i t e m structure
based o n t h e results o f t h e previous surveys a n d t h e
s u r v e y i n question as also o n t h e r e v i e w o f t h e s u r v e y
report f i l e . T h e s u r v e y o r specifies t h e r e q u i r e d extent o f
examinations, measurements a n d testing o f the items a n d
applies, w h e r e necessary, m o d i f i e d o r additional require
ments proceeding f r o m the final purpose o f t h e survey
verification that applicable requirements f o r t h e ship,
items o f technical supervision a n dtheir proper technical
conditions have been complied with.
F o r ships a n d items o f u n u s u a l design t h e scope a n d
procedure o fsurvey shall b e established b yt h e Register
i n each p a r t i c u l a r case.
8.1.6.3 W h e n g a s c a r r i e r s a r e s u r v e y e d , t h e b o w a n d
stern emergency t o w i n g arrangements shall be surveyed
(for ships w i t h deadweight exceeding 2 0 0 0 0 tons).
8.2 A N N U A L
SURVEY
8.2.1 S c h e d u l e .
3 m o n t h s before o r after a n n i v e r s a r y date f r o m t h e date
o f the initial classification s u r v e y o r o f the date credited
for t h e last special survey.
8.2.2 S c o p e .
8.2.2.1 G e n e r a l .
8.2.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s u r v e y s r e q u i r e d b y
Section 3 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope",
components, equipment a n d outfit shall be surveyed t o
ensure that t h e y are m a i n t a i n e d i n t h e satisfactory
condition proper f o r their future service.
8.2.2.1.2 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y t h e r e q u i r e d o p e r a t i o n a l
documentation (instruction a n d information material)
shall b e v e r i f i e d as b e i n g o n board, i n c l u d i n g :
approved i n f o r m a t i o n o n the ship loading (proceeding
f r o m s u r v i v a b i l i t y conditions) depending o n t h e ship
type, containing I n f o r m a t i o n o n Damaged T r i m a n d
Stability;
a p p r o v e d i n f o r m a t i o n o n safe c a r r i a g e o f c a r g o e s ,
including cargo plan;
approved date o n m a x i m u m permissible filling o f
tanks.
8.2.2.1.3 S h i p r e c o r d s a n d a c c o m p a n y i n g d o c u
ments, including ship l o g books shall be checked w i t h
regard t o proper functioning o f t h e cargo containment,
cargo h a n d l i n g systems a n d other equipment, technical
condition o f items, repairs a n d replacements, a n d
c o n f i r m a t i o n o f t h e fact t h a t t h e e m e r g e n c y s h u t d o w n
s y s t e m , as specified i n 8.2.2.5.2 h a s b e e n tested. T h e
hours p e r d a y o f reliquefaction plans o r t h e b o i l - o f f rate
and the inert gas c o n s u m p t i o n shall b e considered during
the s u r v e y . A v a i l a b i l i t y o fa copy o f the I G C C o d e o r the
rules c o n t a i n i n g t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e C o d e ( f o r ships
surveyed b y the Register, R u l e s for the Classification a n d
Construction o f Ships Carrying Laquefied Gases i n B u l k
and Rules f o r the Classification a n d Construction o f
Ships Carrying Compressed N a t u r a l G a s ) o n board shall
be c o n f i r m e d .
8.2.2.1.4 T h e r e l e v a n t i n s t r u c t i o n s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n
material, such as cargo plans, f i l l i n g l i m i t i n f o r m a t i o n f o r
cargo tanks, c o o l i n g d o w n procedures, e t c . s h a l l be
available o n board.
8.2.2.1.5 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l b e p r e f e r a b l y c a r r i e d o u t
during a loading o r discharging operation.
Access t o cargo tanks o r inerted cargo h o l d spaces
necessitating gas freeing is n o t n o r m a l l y necessary unless
r e q u i r e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r i n p a r t i c u l a r cases.
8.2.2.1.6 S p a c e s a n d z o n e s u s e d i n c a r g o h a n d l i n g
operations (e.g. cargo c o n t r o l r o o m s , cargo p u m p a n d
compressor r o o m s , cargo h a n d l i n g m a c h i n e r y m o t o r
r o o m s , air-locks) shall b e e x a m i n e d w i t h respect t o
general condition a n d maintenance.
8.2.2.2 E x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e h u l l .
hull a n d piping are maintained i n a satisfactory
condition.
8.2.2.2.2 H u l l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e :
appliances, as far as c a n b e seen;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f w a t e r t i g h t p e n e t r a t i o n s , a s f a r a s
practicable.
8.2.2.2.3 E x a m i n a t i o n o f w e a t h e r d e c k s :
.1 e x a m i n a t i o n o f f l a m e screens o n vents t o a l l
hopper side tanks;
.2 e x a m i n a t i o n o f b u n k e r a n d v e n t p i p i n g s y s t e m s .
.3 e x a m i n a t i o n o f a l l c a r g o p u m p r o o m a n d c o m p r e s sor r o o m bulkheads f o r signs o f leakage o r fractures and, i n
particular, t h e sealing arrangements o f a l l penetrations o f
p u m p r o o m a n d compressor r o o m bulkheads;
systems, except those covered b y 8.2.2.3, 8.2.2.4,
8.2.2.7, 8.2.2.8.
N o t e . F o r survey o f a i r pipes, f l a m e screens o n vents a n d
ventilators refer t o 2.2.3.8.6 t o 2.2.3.8.8, Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope".
8.2.2.2.4 S u r v e y o f s u s p e c t a r e a s .
Scope o f s u r v e y o f suspect areas i s g i v e n i n 7.3.2.4.
8.2.2.2.5 S c o p e o f s u r v e y o f b a l l a s t t a n k s .
Scope o f survey o f ballast tanks is g i v e n i n 7.3.2.6.1.
8.2.2.3 S u r v e y o f c a r g o - h a n d l i n g s y s t e m s .
8.2.2.3.1 T h e c a r g o p i p e s a n d m a c h i n e r y i n v o l v e d i n
carg o h a n d l i n g , i n c l u d i n g c a r go a n d p r o c e s s p i p i n g s y s t e m s ,
compensators, cargo heat exchangers, vapourizers,
p u m p s a n d cargo hoses, i n general, shall b e v i s u a l l y
e x a m i n e d a n d , as far as possible, i n operation.
8.2.2.3.2 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t h a t
emergency s h u t - d o w n valves at shore connections a n d
cargo tanks, a n d operation o f these valves w i t h automatic
s t o p p i n g o f cargo p u m p s a n d c o m p r e s s o r s i n case o f fire
are i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n . E m e r g e n c y v a l v e s s h a l l b e
tested w i t h o u t cargo f l o w i n t h e pipe lines.
8.2.2.3.3 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y t h a t
spool pieces o r other approved equipment used f o r
segregation o f cargo are available a n d maintained i n a
satisfactory condition.
8.2.2.3.4 T h e r e q u i r e d d i s t a n c e p i e c e s f o r p i p i n g
separation shall b e v e r i f i e d as b e i n g o n board.
8.2.2.4 S u r v e y o f v e n t i n g s y s t e m .
8.2.2.4.1 V e n t i n g s y s t e m s f o r c a r g o t a n k s , i n t e r b a r r i e r
spaces ( f o r t a n k s o f t y p e A) s h a l l b e e x t e r n a l l y e x a m i n e d . I t
shall b e v e r i f i e d that t h e cargo t a n k r e l i e f v a l v e s are sealed
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a n d t h e Register certificates f o r t h e m a r e o n board.

A d d i t i o n a l valves w i t h i n t e r l o c k i n g a n d actuating devices,
i f any, v a c u u m safety v a l v e s o r pressure relays w i t h a n
a l a r m t o stop p u m p i n g f r o m t h e tanks o r refrigeration
s y s t e m , a s w e l l as r e l i e f v a l v e s f o r r e l i e v i n g t h e i n t e r b a r r i e r
spaces a n d c a r g o t a n k s , s h a l l b e c h e c k e d .
8.2.2.4.2 P r o t e c t i o n a n d f r a m e s c r e e n s s h a l l b e
e x a m i n e d t o ensure that t h e y are clean.
8.2.2.5 S u r v e y o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n a n d s a f e t y sys
tems.
8.2.2.5.1 M e a s u r i n g a n d c o n t r o l i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n
w i t h regard t o pressure, temperature a n d l i q u i d l e v e l
shall b e surveyed t o ensure that t h e instruments are i n
good w o r k i n g order b y o n e o r m o r e o f the f o l l o w i n g
methods:
external examination;
comparing o f readings f r o m different indicators;
consideration o f readings w i t h regard t o t h e actual
cargo loaded;
verification o f maintenance records and/or brands t o
c o n f i r m mandatory testing;
verification o f maintenance records i n accordance
w i t h guidelines f o rmaintenance o f instrumentation a n d
safety systems.
8.2.2.5.2 E m e r g e n c y s h u t - d o w n v a l v e s a t s h o r e
connections a n d cargo tanks shall be surveyed w i t h o u t
cargo f l o w i n t h e pipe l i n e s . I t shall b e v e r i f i e d that
operation o f the emergency s h u t - d o w n s y s t e m w i l l cause
the cargo p u m p s a n d compressors t o stop.
8.2.2.5.3 T h e f i x e d a n d p o r t a b l e g a s d e t e c t i o n
equipment including indicators a n d alarms shall be
8.2.2.6 S u r v e y o f e l e c t r i c a l i n s t a l l a t i o n s .
E l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d cables t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e i r
supports i n gas-dangerous spaces a n d z o n e s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
t o c h e c k f o r defective e q u i p m e n t o f a c e r t i f i e d safe t y p e .
8.2.2.7 S u r v e y o f v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m s .
V e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m s f o r a l l spaces i n t h e cargo area,
i n c l u d i n g p u m p r o o m s , cargo compressor r o o m s ,
electrical m o t o r r o o m s , cargo operation control r o o m s ,
and other spaces used i n cargo h a n d l i n g shall b e
surveyed t o verify their satisfactory w o r k i n g condition.
8.2.2.8 S u r v e y o f i n e r t g a s / d r y a i r s y s t e m s .
Inert gas/dry a i r systems including means f o r
p r e v e n t i o n o f b a c k - f l o w o f cargo v a p o u r t o gas-free
spaces shall b e v e r i f i e d as b e i n g i n a satisfactory
operating condition.
F o r m e m b r a n e c o n t a i n m e n t s y s t e m s n o r m a l func
tioning o f nitrogen control system f o r insulation a n d
interbarrrier spaces s h a l l b e c o n f i r m e d t o t h e s u r v e y o r b y
the master o f the ship.
8.2.2.9 S u r v e y o f f i r e p r o t e c t i o n .
Fire-fighting systems a n d equipment shall be
surveyed t o ensure that a l l fire-fighting systems,
including t h e drenching a n d d r ypowder systems are
maintained i n a satisfactory operating condition.
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8.2.2.10 M i s c e l l a n e o u s .
The following items shall be surveyed to verify their
c o n d i t i o n a n d correct functioning:
the means f o r ensuring t h e gas-tightness o f t h e
w h e e l h o u s e w i n d o w s a n d doors, side scuttles i n t h e e n d
bulkheads o f the superstructure a n d deckhouse facing t h e
cargo area o r stern l o a d i n g / u n l o a d i n g arrangements a n d
closing devices o f a l l a i r intakes a n d openings into
a c c o m m o d a t i o n , service a n d c o n t r o l spaces;
all side scuttles o f f i x e d t y p e i n w a y o f cargo area
and stern loading/unloading arrangements shall b e tested
for gas tightness;
the sealing arrangements f o r tanks o r tank domes
penetrating t h e decks o r tankovers;
drip trays o r i n s u l a t i o n f o r deck protection against
cargo leakage;
the arrangements for heating hull structural elements,
if provided;
electrical b o n d i n g o f cargo p i p i n g systems;
arrangements f o r burning gas boil-off, including
alarms a n d safety systems.
8.2.2.11 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f a n n u a l s u r v e y
o f a l l parts o f t h e ship, as r e q u i r e d b y 2 . 2 o f Part I I
"Survey Schedule a n d Scope" a n d b y 8.2.2.1 t o 8.2.2.10
o f this Part, validity o f a l l ship documents a n d t h e
International Certificate o f Fitness f o r t h e Carriage o f
L i q u e f i e d Gases i n B u l k is endorsed.
SURVEY
8.3.1 S c h e d u l e .
between either t h e second o r third annual survey.
8.3.1.2 T h o s e i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n , w h i c h
are a d d i t i o n a l t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y s ,
m a y b e surveyed either at o r between t h e second a n d
third annual survey.
8.3.2 S c o p e .
8.3.2.1 G e n e r a l .
8.3.2.1.1 I n a d d i t i o n t o s u r v e y s a n d tests r e q u i r e d
b y 8 . 2 , t h e i t e m s s p e c i f i e d i n 8.3.2.3 t o 8 . 3 . 2 . 7 s h a l l b e
surveyed at t h e second o r third annual survey, irrespective
o f the ship age, unless expressly p r o v i d e d otherwise.
Intermediate s u r v e y supplements t h e previous an
n u a l survey b y operational testing o f the cargo handling
controls, automatic c o n t r o l devices, alarms a n d safety
systems t o v e r i f y their correct functioning.
8.3.2.1.2 S u r v e y s a n d t e s t s a t i n t e r m e d i a t e s u r v e y
s h a l l b e carried o u t w i t h t h e ship i n a gas-free c o n d i t i o n .
8.3.2.1.3 S u r v e y o f t h e h u l l , k e e l s , s e a c h e s t s w i t h
gratings, rudders a n d propellers i n d r y dock is a n integral
part o f intermediate survey.
8.3.2.2 H u l l s u r v e y .
8.3.2.2.1 T h e s c o p e o f t h e s e c o n d o r t h i r d a n n u a l
survey shall be extended t o include the following:
ballast tanks:
.1 f o r s h i p s b e t w e e n 5 a n d 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , a n o v e r a l l
survey o f representative ballast tanks shall b e carried out.
I f there i s n o hard protective coating, soft o r semi-hard
coating o r P O O R coating condition, t h e examination
shall b e extended t o other ballast tanks o f the same type;
.2 f o r s h i p s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , a n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f
all ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t ;
.3 i f s u c h e x a m i n a t i o n s r e v e a l n o v i s i b l e s t r u c t u r a l
defects, t h e e x a m i n a t i o n m a y b e l i m i t e d t o v e r i f i c a t i o n
that t h e corrosion prevention system remains efficient;
.4 f o r b a l l a s t t a n k s , e x c l u d i n g d o u b l e b o t t o m t a n k s ,
i f there i s n o hard protective coating, soft o r semi-hard
coating, o r P O O R coating condition a n d i t is n o t
renewed, t h e tanks i n question shall be internally
examined at annual intervals;
.5 d o u b l e b o t t o m b a l l a s t t a n k s w h e r e t h e r e i s n o h a r d
protective coating, soft o r semi-hard coating, o r P O O R
coating condition a n d i t is n o t renewed, t h e tanks i n
question m a y be internally examined at annual intervals.
8.3.2.2.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys at intermediate s u r v e y are g i v e n i n Table 8.3.2.2.2.
8.3.2.3 S u r v e y o f c a r g o h a n d l i n g s y s t e m s a n d t a n k s .
8.3.2.3.1 T h e p i p i n g a n d m a c h i n e r y , u s e d i n c a r g o
handling, including cargo a n d process piping systems,
compensators, cargo heat exchangers, p u m p s a n d
compressors shall be visually examined.
8.3.2.3.2 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d t h a t s h i p c a r g o h o s e s
and flexible joints are o f a n approved type a n d are i n a
satisfactory c o n d i t i o n . H o s e s shall b e pressure tested a n d
tested f o r electric c o n d u c t i v i t y at t h e second o r t h i r d
annual survey.
8.3.2.3.3 T h e p i p i n g o n t h e o p e n d e c k u s e d i n
operation o f the ship (for cargo, o i l fuel a n d w a t e r ballast
transfer) shall b e surveyed t o ensure that i t i s m a i n t a i n e d
i n a satisfactory condition.
8.3.2.3.4 F o r g a s c a r r i e r s o v e r 1 0 y e a r s o f a g e , w h i c h
carry cargoes different f r o m those indicated i n t h e
International Certificate o f Fitness f o r t h e Carriage o f
Liquefied Gases i n B u l k , t w o cargo tanks shall be
i n t e r n a l l y s u r v e y e d as d e e m e d necessary b y t h e s u r v e y o r
for t h e tanks, w h i c h f o r m part o f t h e ship structure, as
w e l l as double b o t t o m a n d ballast tanks, i f a n y , as
deemed necessary b y the surveyor.
8.3.2.3.5 T h e p i p i n g i n t h e c a r g o t a n k s s h a l l b e
surveyed t o verify its satisfactory condition.
8.3.2.4 S u r v e y o f t h e v e n t i n g s y s t e m .
8.3.2.4.1 I f c a r g o t a n k s a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h r e l i e f
valves w i t h non-metallic membranes i nthe m a i n o r pilot
valves, such non-metallic membranes shall be replaced
T a b l e 8.3.2.2.2
Table o fthe m i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t hull
intermediate surveys o f liquefied gas carriers
S u r v e y o f ships
10 < a g e < 1 5
S u r v e y o f ships
A g e > 15
Close-up survey of:

Close-up survey of:
a l l w e b f r a m e s a n d b o t h trans a l l w e b f r a m e s a n d b o t h transverse
verse b u l k h e a d s i n a represen b u l k h e a d s i n t w o representative
tative ballast t a n k '
ballast t a n k s
the upper part o f one w e b frame
in another representative ballast
tank
1
1 , 2
one transverse bulkhead i n

another representative ballast
tank
2
C o m p l e t e transverse w e b frame, i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural

members.
Transverse bulkhead complete, including girder system a n d
adjacent m e m b e r s , a n d adjacent l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d structure.
N o t e s : 1 . B a l l a s t tanks i n c l u d e topside, d o u b l e h u l l side,
d o u b l e b o t t o m , h o p p e r side, o r a n y c o m b i n e d a r r a n g e m e n t o f t h e
aforementioned, a n d peak tanks w h e r e fitted.
2. F o r areas i n tanks w h e r e protective coating i s f o u n d t o b e i n
G O O D condition, t h e scope o f close-up survey m a y b e specially
considered b y t h e Register.
3. F o r ships h a v i n g independent tanks o f type C , w i t h a m i d s h i p
section similar t o that o f a general cargo ship, t h e scope o f close-up
surveys m a y b e specially considered b y t h e Register.
T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f liquefied gas carriers are s h o w n i n
Fig. 8.4.2.5.2.
4. T h e scope o f close-up surveys m a y b e extended b y t h e
surveyor as deemed necessary, t a k i n g into account the maintenance o f
the tanks under survey, t h e condition o f the corrosion prevention
s y s t e m a n d also i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
i n particular, i n tanks h a v i n g structural arrangements o r details,
w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n s i m i l a r t a n k s , o r o n s i m i l a r ships
according t o available information;
i n tanks h a v i n g structures approved w i t h reduced scantlings.
2
w i t h n e w ones a n d t h e valves shall b e adjusted,

operationally tested a n d s e a l e d . T h i s i t e m need n o t t o
be carried out simultaneously w i t h intermediate surveys,
provided t h e non-metallic membranes are renewed at
intervals n o t exceeding 3 years.
8.3.2.4.2 M e a n s f o r d r a i n a g e o f t h e v e n t i n g p i p i n g ,
w h e r e provided, shall b e surveyed t o verify that
protection screens a n d flame screens are i n a satisfactory
condition.
8.3.2.5 S u r v e y o f i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n a n d s a f e t y s y s t e m s .
8.3.2.5.1 T h e s a f e t y , c o n t r o l a n d a l a r m s y s t e m s o f
the cargo installation shall b e v i s u a l l y e x a m i n e d a n d
tested w i t h a changing pressure; temperature a n d level
sensors shall b e checked b y comparing their indications
w i t h those o f test i n s t r u m e n t s . S i m u l a t e d tests m a y b e
accepted f o r sensors, w h i c h a r e n o t accessible, o r f o r
sensors located w i t h i n cargo tanks o r inerted cargo h o l d
s p a c e s . T h e survey shall include testing o f a l a r m a n d
safety functions.
8.3.2.5.2 T h e p i p i n g o f t h e g a s d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m
shall b e v i s u a l l y inspected f o r corrosion a n d damage as
far as p r a c t i c a b l e . T h e i n t e g r i t y o f t h e s u c t i o n pipes
between suction points a n d analyzing units shall be
verified as far as possible.
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8.3.2.5.3 G a s d e t e c t i o n e q u i p m e n t , i n c l u d i n g i n d i c a
t i o n a n d alarms, shall b e verified for correct functioning.
Gas detectors shall b e calibrated o r verified w i t h sample
gases.The piping o f the gas detection system shall be
visually inspected f o r corrosion a n d d a m a g e . T h e
integrity o f t h e suction pipes b e t w e e n suction points
a n d a n a l y z i n g units s h a l l b e verified as far as possible.
8.3.2.6 S u r v e y o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t .
O v e r a l l s u r v e y o f electrical equipment a n d cables i n
gas-dangerous spaces a n d zones, such as cargo p u m p
r o o m s a n d zones adjacent to cargo tanks, shall b e carried
out t o detect defective electrical e q u i p m e n t o f a certified
safe t y p e , i m p r o p e r l y i n s t a l l e d w i r i n g , n o n - a p p r o v e d
lighting a n d fixtures, a n d dead-end wiring; insulation
resistance o f circuits s h a l l b e tested.
Particular attention shall be given t o the following:
protective earthing (random checking shall be
carried out);
integrity o f safety enclosures;
damage o f outer sheath o f cables;
functional testing o f pressurized equipment a n d o f
associated alarms;
testing o f systems f o r de-energizing non-certified
safe e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t l o c a t e d i n spaces p r o t e c t e d b y
air-locks, such as electrical m o t o r r o o m s , cargo c o n t r o l
r o o m s , etc.;
measurements o f i n s u l a t i o n r e s i s t a n c e . S u c h mea
surements shall be made o n l y w h e n the ship is i n the gasfree o r i n e r t e d c o n d i t i o n . ( W h e r e p r o p e r records o f
measurements are maintained consideration m a y be
g i v e n t o accepting recent i n s u l a t i o n resistance readings
b y t h e ship's c r e w ) .
W h e n t h e s h i p i s i n a gas-free c o n d i t i o n , i t s h a l l b e
verified that cargo tanks are electrically bonded w i t h the hull.
N o t e . R e f e r also t o 2.2.7.9, 2.3.4 and 2.4.7.10, Part I I " S u r v e y
8.3.2.7 S u r v e y o f i n e r t g a s s y s t e m .
T h e inert gas s y s t e m shall be tested i n compliance
w i t h t h e procedure approved b y t h e Register.
8.3.2.8 C o m p l e t i o n o f s u r v e y .
I f the requirements o f the International Code for the
Construction and Equipment o f Ships Carrying Liquefied
Gases i n B u l k are m e t a n d u p o n satisfactory c o m p l e t i o n
o f t h e survey, t h e Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate a n d t h e Cargo Ship Safety E q u i p m e n t
Certificate issued t o t h e ship are endorsed.
U p o n satisfactory results o f intermediate survey t h e
International Certificate o f Fitness f o r the Carriage o f
Liquefied Gases i n B u l k a n d International Certificate o f
Fitness for the Carriage o f Dangerous Chemicals i n B u l k
are endorsed.
8.3.2.9 M i s c e l l a n e o u s .
Instrumentation and safety systems for b u r n i n g cargo
as f u e l s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
o f 8.3.2.5.1.
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8.4 S P E C I A L
SURVEY
8.4.1 S c h e d u l e .
8.4.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t a t 5 y e a r s
intervals t o renew the Classification Certificate.
w i t h i n 5 years f r o m t h e date o f t h e initial classification
s u r v e y a n d t h e r e a f t e r w i t h i n 5 y e a r s f r o m t h e credited date
o f t h e previous special s u r v e y . H o w e v e r , a n extension o f
class o f 3 m o n t h s m a x i m u m b e y o n d t h e 5 t h y e a r c a n b e
g r a n t e d i n e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . I n t h i s case, t h e n e x t
p e r i o d o f class w i l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l
8.4.1.3 F o r s u r v e y s c o m p l e t e d w i t h i n 3 m o n t h s b e f o r e
the e x p i r y date o f t h e special survey, t h e n e x t p e r i o d o f
class w i l l start f r o m t h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y .
For surveys completed m o r e t h a n 3 m o n t h s before t h e
e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y , t h e p e r i o d o f class w i l l
start f r o m t h e s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n date.
fourth annual survey a n d b e progressed w i t h a v i e w t o
c o m p l e t i o n b y t h e fifth anniversary d a t e . W h e n t h e special
survey is c o m m e n c e d prior t o t h e fourth annual survey, t h e
entire s u r v e y shall b e completed w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s i f such
w o r k i s t o b e credited t o t h e special survey.
8.4.2 S c o p e .
8.4.2.1 G e n e r a l .
In addition t o surveys made i n compliance w i t h the
requirements o f 2 . 4 , Part I I "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope" a n d 8.3 o f this Part, t h e surveys specified
i n 8.4.2.2 t o 8.4.2.15 shall b e carried o u t .
8.4.2.2 H u l l s u r v e y .
to t h e requirements o f t h e a n n u a l surveys, e x a m i n a t i o n ,
tests a n d c h e c k s o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e h u l l
a n d related p i p i n g , as r e q u i r e d i n 8.4.2.2.3, a r e i n a
satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d f i t f o r t h e intended purpose f o r
t h e n e w p e r i o d o f class o f 5 y e a r s t o b e a s s i g n e d , s u b j e c t t o
proper maintenance a n d operation and t o periodical surveys
b e i n g c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e d u e dates.
8.4.2.2.2 B a l l a s t t a n k s , i n c l u d i n g d o u b l e b o t t o m
tanks, p u m p rooms, compressor rooms, pipe tunnels,
cofferdams a n d v o i d spaces b o u n d i n g cargo tanks, decks
testing as r e q u i r e d i n 8.4.2.6 a n d 8.4.2.7, t o ensure that
the structural integrity remains effective.
The a i m o f the examination is t o discover substantial
corrosion, significant d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r
other structural deterioration, that m a y b e present.
in Service
shall b e e x a m i n e d a n d operationally tested t o w o r k i n g
that tightness a n d c o n d i t i o n r e m a i n satisfactory.
8.4.2.2.4 T h e s u r v e y s c o p e o f b a l l a s t t a n k s c o n v e r t e d
to v o i d spaces s h a l l b e specially considered i n r e l a t i o n t o
the requirements f o r ballast tanks.
N o t e . S u r v e y o f automatic airpipe heads shall b e carried o u t
in compliance w i t h t h erequirements o fPart I I "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope".
8.4.2.3 D r y d o c k s u r v e y .
8.4.2.3.1 A s u r v e y i n d r y d o c k s h a l l b e a p a r t o f t h e
special s u r v e y . T h e o v e r a l l a n d close-up surveys a n d
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , as a p p l i c a b l e , o f t h e l o w e r p o r t i o n s
o f the ballast tanks shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
applicable requirements f o r special survey, i f n o t already
p e r f o r m e d . T h e scope o f surveys i n d r y d o c k i s described
i n 2 . 5 , P a r t I I " S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d Scope".
N o t e . L o w e r portions o f the ballast tanks are considered t o b e
the parts b e l o w light ballast w a t e r line.
8.4.2.4 T a n k p r o t e c t i o n .
8.4.2.4.1 W h e r e p r o v i d e d , t h e c o n d i t i o n o f c o r r o s i o n
prevention system o f ballast tanks shall be e x a m i n e d . F o r
tanks used f o r w a t e r ballast, e x c l u d i n g double b o t t o m
tanks, where a hard protective coating is found i n P O O R
c o n d i t i o n a n d i t i s n o t renewed, w h e r e soft o r semi-hard
coating has been applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective
coating w a s n o t applied from time o f construction, t h e
tanks i n question shall be examined at annual intervals.
T h i c k n e s s measurements shall b e carried o u t as d e e m e d
necessary b y the surveyor.
f o u n d i n w a t e r ballast double b o t t o m tanks a n d i t i s n o t
r e n e w e d , w h e r e a soft o r s e m i - h a r d coating h a s b e e n
applied, o r w h e r e a hard protective coating w a s n o t applied
f r o m the t i m e o f construction, the tanks i n question m a y be
examined at annual i n t e r v a l s . W h e n considered necessary
thickness measurements shall b e carried out.
8.4.2.4.2 W h e r e t h e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g i n b a l l a s t
tanks i s f o u n d t o be i n a G O O D condition, t h e scope o f
close-up survey a n d thickness measurements m a y be
8.4.2.5 S c o p e o f o v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s .
8.4.2.5.1 A n o v e r a l l s u r v e y o f a l l t a n k s a n d s p a c e s ,
excluding fuel oil, lube o i l a n d fresh w a t e r tanks, shall be
carried o u t at each special survey.
N o t e . A n overall survey o ffuel o i l , lube o i l a n d fresh water
tanks, shall be carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 2.4.2.2.3, Part I I
8.4.2.5.2 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c l o s e - u p
surveys at special survey are g i v e n i n Table 8.4.2.5.2.
8.4.2.5.3 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e c l o s e - u p
s u r v e y as d e e m e d necessary t a k i n g into account t h e
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Table
8.4.2.5.2
M i n i m u m requirements for close-up survey a t hull special surveys o f liquefied g a s carriers
(age < 5 )
One
w e b frame
i n a
representative ballast tank o f
the topside, h o p p e r side a n d
d o u b l e h u l l side t y p e .
O n e transverse bulkhead i n a
ballast t a n k
1
(5 < age < 1 0 )
Special survey N o . 3 a n d subsequent

(age > 1 0 )
A l l w e b frames i n a ballast tank, w h i c h shall b e a double h u l l A l l w e b frames i n a l l ballast tanks .

side t a n k o r a topside t a n k . I f such tanks a r e n o t fitted, a n o t h e r A l l transverse b u l k h e a d s i n a l l ballast t a n k s
ballast t a n k shall b e selected .
O n e w e b frame i n each r e m a i n i n g ballast t a n k .
O n e transverse b u l k h e a d i n each ballast t a n k
C o m p l e t e transverse w e b frame, i n c l u d i n g adjacent structural m e m b e r s .

Transverse b u l k h e a d complete, i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent m e m b e r s , a n d adjacent l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d structure.
Transverse b u l k h e a d l o w e r part, i n c l u d i n g girder s y s t e m a n d adjacent structural m e m b e r s .
N o t e s :
1 . B a l l a s t tanks i n c l u d i n g topside, d o u b l e h u l l side, d o u b l e b o t t o m , h o p p e r side, o r a n y c o m b i n e d a r r a n g e m e n t o f t h e
aforementioned, a n d peak tanks, w h e r e fitted.
2. F o r areas i n t a n k s w h e r e coatings are f o u n d t o b e i n G O O D c o n d i t i o n , t h e scope o f close-up surveys m a y b e specially considered b y t h e
Register.
3. F o r ships h a v i n g i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s o f t y p e C , w i t h a m i d s h i p section s i m i l a r t o t h a t o f a g e n e r a l cargo ship, t h e scope o f close-up s u r v e y s
m a y b e specially considered b y t h e Register. T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f gas carriers are s h o w n i n F i g . 8.4.2.5.2.
4. T h esurveyor m a y extend t h e close-up survey as deemed necessary, t a k i n g into account t h e maintenance o f the t a n k under survey, t h e
c o n d i t i o n o f t h e c o r r o s i o n p r e v e n t i o n s y s t e m a n d also i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
i n particular, i n t a n k s h a v i n g structural arrangements o r details w h i c h h a v e suffered defects i n s i m i l a r tanks, o r o n s i m i l a r ships according t o
available information;
i n tanks h a v i n g structures approved w i t h reduced scantlings.
2
maintenance o f the tanks under survey, the condition o f

the corrosion prevention system a n d where tanks have
structural arrangements o r details w h i c h have suffered
defects i n s i m i l a r spaces o r o n s i m i l a r ships according t o
available information.
8.4.2.5.4 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
coatings are f o u n d t o be i n a G O O D condition, t h e scope
o f close-up surveys according t o Table 8.4.2.5.2 m a y be
8.4.2.6.5 M e a s u r e m e n t s o f r e s i d u a l h u l l m e m b e r
scantlings shall b e carried out, i f f o u n d necessary b y t h e
surveyor, o n the basis o f the results o f their e x a m i n a t i o n .
8.4.2.6.6 N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g o f t h e m a i n s t r u c t u r a l
m e m b e r s , t a n k s h e l l a n d h i g h l y stressed parts, i n c l u d i n g
w e l d e d connections, s h a l l b e carried o u t , as d e e m e d
necessary b y the s u r v e y o r t o supplement cargo t a n k survey.
H o w e v e r , f o r tanks type C , this does n o t m e a n that non
destructive testing c a n b e dispensed w i t h totally.
T h e f o l l o w i n g items are considered as h i g h l y
N o t e . E x a m i n a t i o n o f automatic air pipe heads shall b e carried
s
t
r
e
s
sed parts:
out i n accordance w i t h the requirements o fTable 2.4.2.7.1, Part I I
"Survey Schedule a n d Scope".
cargo t a n k supports a n d anti-rolling/anti-pitching
devices;
8.4.2.6 E x t e n t o f t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
Y-connections between tank shell a n d longitudinal
8.4.2.6.1 T h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h i c k n e s s
bulkheads;
measurements at special survey are g i v e n i n Ta
w e b frames o r stiffening rings;
ble 8.4.2.6.1.
dome a n d sump connections t o tank shell;
swash bulkhead boundaries a n d attachments;
8.4.2.6.2 T h e S u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t h i c k n e s s
f o u n d a t i o n s f o r t h e p u m p s , t o w e r s , ladders, etc.;
measurements as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y . W h e n thickness
pipe connections.
measurements indicate substantial corrosion, t h e extent
o f thickness measurements shall be increased t o
8.4.2.6.7 F o r i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s o f t y p e t h e e x t e n t
d e t e r m i n e t h e extent o f areas o f substantial c o r r o s i o n .
o f non-destructive testing shall be given i n a programme
specially prepared f o r t h e tank design.
additional thickness measurements.
8.4.2.7 E x t e n t o f t a n k t e s t i n g .
8.4.2.6.3 F o r a r e a s i n t a n k s w h e r e h a r d p r o t e c t i v e
8.4.2.7.1 A l l b o u n d a r i e s o f w a t e r b a l l a s t t a n k s a n d
deep tanks used f o r w a t e r ballast w i t h i n t h e cargo area
o f thickness measurement according t o Table 8.4.2.6.1
shall b e pressure t e s t e d . F o r fuel o i l tanks, t h e
m a y be specially considered.
representative tanks s h a l l b e pressure tested.
8.4.2.6.4 T r a n s v e r s e s e c t i o n s s h a l l b e c h o s e n w h e r e
8.4.2.7.2 T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t a n k t e s t i n g ,
as d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y .
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F i g . 8.4.2.5.2 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f liquefied gas carriers:

a , b - L N G c a r r i e r ; c, d - L P G c a r r i e r
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Table
8.4.2.6.1
M i n i m u m requirements for the thickness m e a s u r e m e n t a t hull special survey o f liquefied g a s carriers

Special survey
No.1
age < 5
Special survey
No.2
5 <age<10
Special survey
No.3
10 < a g e < 1 5
Special survey
No.4 a n d subsequent
age < 1 5
O n e s e c t i o n o f d e c k p l a t i n g f o r t h e W i t h i n t h e cargo area:
W i t h i n t h e cargo
W i t h i n t h e cargo
full b e a m o f the ship w i t h i n
each deck plate;
area:
area:
0 , 5 L amidships i n w a y o f a ballast one transverse section w i t h i n 0 , 5 L each deck plate;
each deck plate;
tank, i f any
amidships i n w a y o f ballast tank, t w o transverse sections
three transverse sections
i f any.
each b o t t o m plate;
all w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes.
Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes
Selected w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes duct k e e l plating.
outside t h e cargo area
outside t h e cargo area
A l l w i n d a n d w a t e r strakes,
length
1 ;
1 ;
full
Measurements, f o r general
assessment a n d recording o f
corrosion pattern, o f those
structural m e m b e r s subject t o
Table 8.4.2.5.2
Table 8.4.2.5.2
Table 8.4.2.5.2
Measurements,
f o r general
corrosion pattern, o fthose structural
m e m b e r s subject t o close-up survey
according t o Table 8.4.2.5.2
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
Suspect areas
A t least o n e section shall i n c l u d e a ballast t a n k w i t h i n 0 , 5 L amidships, i f any.

N o t e s : 1 . F o r ships h a v i n g independent tanks o f type C , w i t h a m i d s h i p section
thickness measurements m a y b e increased t o include t h e tank t o p plating at t h e discretion
2. F o r areas i n spaces w h e r e coatings are f o u n d t o b e i n G O O D c o n d i t i o n , as d e f i n e d
specially considered b y t h e Register.
3. T h e s u r v e y o r m a y e x t e n d t h e t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s , a s d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y . W h e r e
extent o f thickness measurements shall b e increased t o t h e satisfaction o f the surveyor.
8.4.2.7.3 T a n k t e s t i n g o f f u e l o i l t a n k s s h a l l b e
carried out w i t h a head o f liquid t o the highest point that
liquid w i l l rise under service c o n d i t i o n s . T a n k testing o f
fuel o i l tanks m a y be specially considered based o n a
satisfactory external e x a m i n a t i o n o f the tank boundaries,
and a c o n f i r m a t i o n f r o m t h e master stating that t h e
pressure testing h a s been carried o u t according t o t h e
requirements w i t h satisfactory results.
8.4.2.7.4 T h e t i g h t n e s s o f a l l c a r g o t a n k s s h a l l b e
checked b y a procedure approved b y t h e Register.
P r o v i d e d that the effectiveness o f t h e ship's gas detection
equipment has been confirmed, i t is acceptable t o utilize
t h i s e q u i p m e n t f o r t h e tightness test o f i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s
b e l o w deck.
F o r i n d e p e n d e n t t a n k s o f t y p e C t h e test pressure i n
t h e u p p e r part o f t h e t a n k s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 1,25 t i m e s
the M A R V S .
8.4.2.7.5. A t t h e 2 n d , 4 t h , 6 t h , e t c . s p e c i a l s u r v e y s a l l
independent tanks o f type C shall be hydraulically o r
h y d r o - p n e u m a t i c a l l y t e s t e d t o 1,25 t i m e s t h e M A R V S a t t h e
upper edge o f t h e t a n k a n d thereafter non-destructively
tested i n accordance w i t h 8.4.2.6.6 a n d 8.4.2.6.7 o r t h e y
shall b e subjected t o a t h o r o u g h , planned non-destructive
t e s t i n g . T h i s testing shall b e carried out i n accordance w i t h
the p r o g r a m m e specially prepared for t h e tank design.
I f a special p r o g r a m m e o f non-destructive testing
does n o t exist, t h e f o l l o w i n g applies:
similar t o that o f a general cargo ship, t h e extent o f

o f the surveyor.
i n 1.1, t h e extent o f thickness measurements m a y b e
substantial c o r r o s i o n , as d e f i n e d i n 1.1, i s f o u n d , t h e
the tests s h a l l b e a i m e d at i d e n t i f y i n g surface cracks

i n w e l d e d connections o f t h e h i g h l y stressed parts
referred t o i n 8.4.2.6.6 a n d 8.4.2.6.7;
at l e a s t 1 0 p e r c e n t o f t h e l e n g t h o f t h e w e l d e d
connections i n each o f the above m e n t i o n e d areas s h a l l
be tested.
This testing shall be carried o u t internally o r
externally, as applicable.
I n s u l a t i o n shall b e r e m o v e d as necessary f o r t h e
required non-destructive testing.
8.4.2.7.6 A s f a r a s p r a c t i c a b l e , a l l h o l d s p a c e s a n d
hull insulation ( i f provided), secondary barriers a n d t a n k
supporting structures shall be visually examined.
Secondary barriers o f a l l tanks shall b e checked for their
e f f e c t i v e n e s s b y m e a n s o f a p r e s s u r e / v a c u u m test, v i s u a l
e x a m i n a t i o n o r another acceptable m e t h o d .
8.4.2.7.7 F o r m e m b r a n e a n d s e m i - m e m b r a n e t a n k
systems, inspections a n d testing shall b e carried o u t i n
accordance w i t h t h e programmes specially prepared
according t o a n approved m e t h o d for the actual tank system.
8.4.2.7.8 F o r m e m b r a n e c o n t a i n m e n t s y s t e m s a See circular
tightness test o f t h e s e c o n d a r y barriers s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
out i n accordance w i t h t h e s y s t e m designer's procedures
as a p p r o v e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r .
8.4.2.7.9 F o r m e m b r a n e c o n t a i n m e n t s y s t e m s w i t h
See circular
glued secondary barriers t h e values obtained shall be
compared w i t h previous results o r results obtained at
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See circular
n e w b u i l d i n g s t a g e . I f significant differences are

observed f o r each t a n k o r b e t w e e n tanks, t h e s u r v e y o r
shall require a n evaluation a n d additional testing as
necessary.
8.4.2.7.10 M e m b r a n e c o n t a i n m e n t s y s t e m s w i t h
glued secondary barriers shall b e checked f o r their
effectiveness b y m e a n s o f a pressure test, h a v i n g r e g a r d
to the following:
tightness test s h a l l b e carried o u t b e f o r e a n d after
cooling i naccordance w i t h a n approved manufacturer's
procedure;
i f significant differences are observed i n t h e results
obtained before a n d after c o o l i n g , a n e x a m i n a t i o n shall
be conducted a n d additional testing b y a different
pressure m e t h o d , t h e r m o g r a p h i c a l o r acoustic testing
shall b e carried out, as necessary;
the results obtained shall b e t h e reason f o r
subsequent evaluation t h e secondary barriers tightness.
W h e r e w e l d e d m e t a l secondary barriers are used i n
the system, testing after c o o l i n g i s n o t required.
8.4.2.8 S u r v e y o f r e l i e f v a l v e s .
8.4.2.8.1 T h e p r e s s u r e r e l i e f v a l v e s f o r t h e c a r g o
t a n k s s h a l l b e o p e n e d u p f o r s u r v e y , a d j u s t e d , oper
ationally tested a n d s e a l e d . N o n - m e t a l l i c m e m b r a n e s are
replaced i n accordance w i t h 8.3.3.1. T h e f o l l o w i n g
tolerances apply t o M A R V S o f the relief valves:
M A R V S , bar
tolerance, %
0 1,5
1,5 3 , 0
more than 3,0
+ 10
+ 6
+ 3
8.4.2.8.2 P r e s s u r e / v a c u u m r e l i e f v a l v e s , r u p t u r e
discs a n d other pressure r e l i e f devices f o r interbarrier
spaces a n d h o l d spaces s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d , i f necessary
opened u p a n d tested depending o n their design.
8.4.2.9 S u r v e y o f e l e c t r i c a l b o n d i n g .
A t h u l l and cargo tank survey i t shall b e verified that
cargo tanks are electrically b o n d e d t o t h e hull.
8.4.2.10 S u r v e y o f p i p i n g s y s t e m s .
8.4.2.10.1 T h e c a r g o , l i q u i d n i t r o g e n a n d p r o c e s s
p i p i n g systems, i n c l u d i n g valves, actuators, compensa
tors, e t c . s h a l l b e opened u p f o r s u r v e y . I n s u l a t i o n shall
be r e m o v e d , as d e e m e d necessary, t o ascertain t h e
c o n d i t i o n o f the pipes.
W e l d e d seams at branch connections and bends shall
be tested b y m e t h o d s o f non-destructive testing f o r
detection o f cracks.
I f t h e v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n raises d o u b t a s t o t h e i n t e g r i t y
o f t h e p i p e l i n e s , a p r e s s u r e test a t 1,25 t i m e s t h e M A R V S
for t h e pipeline shall b e carried o u t . A f t e r assembly t h e
complete p i p i n g systems shall b e tested for leaks.
8.4.2.10.2 C a r g o p u m p s , c o m p r e s s o r s , p r o c e s s
pressure vessels, l i q u i d n i t r o g e n tanks, heat exchangers
and other components, including prime movers, used i n
in Service
cargo handling a n d methane b o i l - o f f b u r n i n g shall be

surveyed i n compliance w i t h 2.4.5 o f Part I I "Survey
8.4.2.10.3 P r e s s u r e r e l i e f v a l v e s s h a l l b e f u n c t i o n a l l y
tested.A r a n d o m selection o f valves shall be opened u p
for e x a m i n a t i o n a n d adjusted.
8.4.2.11 S u r v e y o f t h e r e l i q u e f a c t i o n p l a n t s .
8.4.2.11.1 T h e p a r t s o f c o m p r e s s o r s u b j e c t t o
wastage, e.g. c y l i n d e r s , pistons, c o n n e c t i n g r o d s , glands,
bearings, m a c h i n e r y c o m p o n e n t s , s u c h as shafts, r o t o r s ,
membranes o f centrifugal pumps a n d other components
shall be examined.
8.4.2.11.2 P r i m e m o v e r s o f a l l c o m p r e s s o r s , i n c l u d
ing components required f o r prime m o v e r operation,
shall b e checked.
8.4.2.11.3 A l l h e a t e x c h a n g e r c o v e r s a n d i n s p e c t i o n
plates s h a l l b e r e m o v e d t o e x a m i n e i n n e r surfaces, tube
sheets a n d t u b e s . A f t e r replacement o f tubes o r tube
sheets t h e heat exchanges shall b e pressure tested o r
tested f o r t i g h t n e s s . I f o n l y several tubes have been
r e p l a c e d tightness test o n l y i s sufficient.
8.4.2.11.4 E q u i p m e n t e n s u r i n g s a f e t y ( p r e s s u r e r e l i e f
valves, r u p t u r e discs) shall b e checked.
8.4.2.12 S u r v e y o f p r o c e s s p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s .
A t the survey for renewal o f the documents referred
to i n 11.3 a l l process pressure vessels shall b e
p n e u m a t i c a l l y t e s t e d t o a p r e s s u r e 1,1 t i m e s t h e w o r k i n g
pressure, unless t h e s u r v e y results require a h y d r a u l i c
p r e s s u r e t o 1,5 t i m e s t h e w o r k i n g p r e s s u r e .
8.4.2.13 S u r v e y o f e q u i p m e n t f o r l i q u i d n a t u r a l g a s
boil-off burning.
8.4.2.13.1 T h e g a s - c o n d i t i o n i n g s y s t e m s h a l l b e
externally examined.
8.4.2.13.2 A p i p e o r d u c t i n c l u d i n g g a s f u e l p i p i n g
shall be leak tested.Ventilation system i n t h e pipe o r
duct, as w e l l as the e q u i p m e n t for i n e r t i n g d o u b l e - w a l l e d
p i p i n g systems, s h a l l b e f u n c t i o n a l l y tested.
Heat exchangers shall be internally examined.
8.4.2.14 F o r t h e s u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r s a f e t y
devices, refer t o 8.3.2.5.
In addition t o visual examination a n d testing
described i n 8.3.2.6, safety devices o f electrical m o t o r s
s h a l l b e tested.
8.4.2.15 S u r v e y o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t .
In addition t o visual examination a n d testing
described i n 8.3.5, electrical protection devices o f
electrical m o t o r s s h a l l b e tested.
8.4.2.16 M i s c e l l a n e o u s .
8.4.2.16.1 S y s t e m s f o r r e m o v a l o f w a t e r o r c a r g o
f r o m interbarrier spaces a n d cargo holds shall b e
e x a m i n e d a n d tested, as d e e m e d necessary.
8.4.2.16.2 A l l g a s - t i g h t b u l k h e a d s s h a l l b e i n s p e c t e d .
T h e effectiveness o f gas-tight shaft sealing shall b e
checked.
8.4.2.16.3 T h e r e l e v a n t s p a r e p a r t s s h a l l b e c h e c k e d
o n board.
8.4.2.16.4 A l l i n s t a l l a t i o n s f o r h e a t i n g o f h u l l
structures shall b e checked for proper functioning.
8.4.2.17 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y o f a l l
parts o f the ship i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f
the present Section and 2.4, Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope", t h e Classification Certificate, International
Certificate o f Fitness for the Carriage o f Liquefied Gases
i n B u l k , as w e l l as other d o c u m e n t s prescribed b y t h e
R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea
G o i n g Ships a n d international conventions, are issued t o
the ship.
8.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e g a r d i n g p r e p a r a t i o n t o s u r v e y
are g i v e n i n 1.3.
MEASUREMENTS
8.6.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e g a r d i n g t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r
thickness measurements o f h u l l structures are described
i n 1.5.
T h e p r o v i s i o n s r e g a r d i n g t h e procedure f o r certifica
tion o f firms engaged i n thickness measurements are
g i v e n i n 1.6.
8.7 S U R V E Y S B E F O R E A N D A F T E R T H E F I R S T
VOYAGE
LOADED
8.7.1 A p p l i c a t i o n .
T h i s paragraph applies t o a l l t h e ships carrying
l i q u e f i e d n a t u r a l gases ( L N G ) i n b u l k , w h i c h h a v e
satisfactorily completed gas trials.
8.7.2 C e r t i f i c a t i o n .
The f o l l o w i n g initial certificated shall be "condi
tionally" issued at d e l i v e r y subject t o satisfactory
c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e first cargo l o a d i n g a n d u n l o a d i n g
survey requirements b e l o w i n the presence o f a surveyor:
.1 C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e ;
.2 C e r t i f i c a t e o f F i t n e s s f o r t h e C a r r i a g e o f L i q u e f i e d
Gases i n Bulk.
N o t e . T h e conditions m a y either b e stated i n the Classification
Certificate o r issued as a c o n d i t i o n o f class/outstanding r e c o m m e n d a t i o n i n t h e ship's Class Status.
8.7.3 S u r v e y r e q u i r e m e n t s .
8.7.3.1 F i r s t l o a d i n g ( c o n s i d e r e d t o b e f u l l l o a d i n g ) :
.1 p r i o r i t y t o b e g i v e n t o l a t t e r s t a g e s o f l o a d i n g
( a p p r o x i m a t e l y last 6 h o u r s ) ;
.2 r e v i e w c a r g o l o g s a n d a l a r m r e p o r t s ;
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.3 w i t n e s s s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
gas d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m ;
cargo c o n t r o l a n d m o n i t o r i n g systems such as l e v e l
gauging equipment, temperature sensors, pressure
gauges, cargo p u m p s a n d compressors, proper c o n t r o l
o f cargo heat exchangers, i f operating, etc;
nitrogen generating plant o r inert gas generator,
i f operating;
nitrogen pressure c o n t r o l s y s t e m f o r insulation,
interbarrier, a n d a n n u l a r spaces, i f o p e r a t i n g ;
cofferdam heating system, i f operating;
reliquefaction plant, i f fitted;
equipment fitted f o r t h e b u r n i n g o f cargo vapors
such as boilers, engines, gas c o m b u s t i o n units, etc.,
i f operating;
.4 e x a m i n a t i o n o f o n - d e c k c a r g o p i p i n g s y s t e m s
including expansion a n d supporting arrangements;
.5 w i t n e s s t o p p i n g o f f p r o c e s s f o r c a r g o t a n k s i n c l u d i n g
high level alarms activated during n o r m a l loading;
.6 a d v i s e m a s t e r t o c a r r y o u t c o l d s p o t e x a m i n a t i o n
o f the h u l l a n d external insulation during transit voyage
to u n l o a d i n g port.
8.7.3.2 F i r s t u n l o a d i n g :
.1 p r i o r i t y t o b e g i v e n t o t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t o f
u n l o a d i n g ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y first 4 - 6 h o u r s ) ;
.2 w i t n e s s e m e r g e n c y s h u t d o w n s y s t e m t e s t i n g p r i o r
to c o m m e n c e m e n t o f u n l o a d i n g ;
.3 r e v i e w c a r g o l o g s a n d a l a r m r e p o r t s ;
.4 w i t n e s s s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
gas d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m ;
cargo c o n t r o l a n d m o n i t o r i n g systems such as l e v e l
gauging equipment, temperature sensors, pressure
gauges, cargo p u m p s a n d compressors, proper c o n t r o l
o f cargo heat exchangers, i f operating, etc;
nitrogen generating plant o r inert gas generator,
i f operating;
nitrogen pressure c o n t r o l s y s t e m f o r insulation,
interbarrier, a n d a n n u l a r spaces, as applicable;
o n m e m b r a n e vessels, v e r i f y that the readings o f the
cofferdam a n d inner h u l l temperature sensors are n o t
b e l o w the a l l o w a b l e temperature for the selected grade o f
s t e e l . R e v i e w previous readings;
cofferdam heating system, i f operating;
reliquefaction plant a n d r e v i e w o f records f r o m
previous voyage;
equipment fitted f o r t h e b u r n i n g o f cargo vapors
such as boilers, engines, gas c o m b u s t i o n units, etc.,
i f operating.
.5 e x a m i n a t i o n o f o n - d e c k c a r g o p i p i n g s y s t e m s
including expansion a n d supporting arrangements;
.6 o b t a i n w r i t t e n s t a t e m e n t f r o m t h e m a s t e r t h a t t h e
cold spot e x a m i n a t i o n w a s carried o u t d u r i n g t h e transit
voyage a n d f o u n d s a t i s f a c t o r y . W h e r e possible, t h e
s u r v e y o r s h a l l e x a m i n e selected spaces.
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securing appliances a n d retaining/locking devices,

including their operational testing;
appliances for ensuring watertightness;
lighting and audible indicators o f door positions and
their retaining/locking devices;
9.1 G E N E R A L
testing means o f lighting indicators o n the indication
panel;
indication panel o n t h e navigating bridge f o r
9.1.1 W h e n p a s s e n g e r s h i p s a r e s u r v e y e d t h e
maintaining the "harbour-sea voyage" function;
requirements o f 2.2, 2.3 a n d 2 . 4 o f Part I I "Survey
Schedule and Scope" and this Section shall be met.
detection system f o r door leakage w i t h audible
signals provided for the n a v i g a t i o n bridge a n d for t h e
9.1.2 P a s s e n g e r s h i p s a r e s u b j e c t t o a n n u a l a n d
engine control station;
intermediate surveys c o m b i n e d w i t h d r y dock o r special
surveys.
system o f television facilities for observation o n the
cargo decks.
9.1.3 A t i n t e r v a l s n o t e x c e e d i n g 5 y e a r s , a l l p a s s e n g e r
ships shall be verified f o r f u l f i l l m e n t o f t h e requirements for
Availability o f instructions and guidelines for closing
p e r i o d i c a l l i g h t - w e i g h t c h e c k s a n d i n c l i n i n g tests t o b e
and l o c k i n g o f the doors posted at t h e doors' control
performed i n accordance w i t h regulation II-1/22.3 o f 1988
stations shall b e verified.
Amendments t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 o r regulation II-1/5.5
M o t o r vehicle securing appliances shall b e checked
o f 2 0 0 6 A m e n d m e n t s t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , a n d for ships n o t
in accordance w i t h the requirements o f 2.2.3.7.1, Part I I
" S u r v e y Schedule and Scope".
subject t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as a m e n d e d , i n accordance
A n y defects i d e n t i f i e d i n the c o n d i t i o n o f b o w , side
w i t h 1.5.1 o f P a r t I V " S t a b i l i t y " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
and stern doors shall be eliminated prior t o t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
c o m m e n c i n g o f the ship's operation.
9.3.3 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f f i r e d o o r s i n t h e f i r e
b
u
l
k
h
eads b o u n d i n g m a i n vertical zones, their closing
9.2 G E N E R A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R S U R V E Y
and securing appliances, door p o s i t i o n indicators at the
ship c o n t r o l station, fire d o o r arrangement plans f o r
being at the ship control station shall b e checked.
9.2.1 P r i o r t o s u r v e y o f a p a s s e n g e r s h i p t h e
f o l l o w i n g ship records shall be verified b y the surveyor
9.3.4 A v a i l a b i l i t y o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g m e a n s , p o r t a b l e
for b e i n g o n board:
fire e x t i n g u i s h e r s , f i r e m a n ' s o u t f i t sets, e t c . s h a l l b e
checked.
d r a w i n g s o f structural fire protection;
p l a n o f e m e r g e n c y escape routes;
9.3.5 C o r r e s p o n d a n c e s h a l l b e c h e c k e d b e t w e e n t h e
fire-fighting system diagrams;
n u m b e r o f passengers a l l o w e d f o r carriage a n d actual
Stability I n f o r m a t i o n for the master;
n u m b e r carried.
damage stability calculations;
9.3.6 I n d i c a t i o n o f p a s s e n g e r e s c a p e r o u t e s b y
ship loading instructions.
m a r k i n g o r l o w i l l u m i n a t i o n shall b e v i s u a l l y inspected.
9.2.2 A t s u r v e y s o f p a s s e n g e r s h i p s t h e s u r v e y s
9.3.7 S u r v e y o f t h e u n d e r w a t e r h u l l , s e a c h e s t s w i t h
specified i n 2.2 and 2.4 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule and
gratings, keels, rudders and propellers is a n integral part
Scope" shall b e carried out i n addition t o those required
o f a n n u a l survey o f the ship.
i n 9.3 a n d 9 . 4 o f t h e p r e s e n t P a r t .
9 SURVEYS OF PASSENGER
SHIPS
9.3 A N N U A L
SURVEY
9.3.1 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y p a r t i c u l a r a t t e n t i o n s h a l l b e
g i v e n t o t h e condition o f watertight closures i n ship
subdivision bulkheads, their drives, alarms at ship
control stations, closing appliances o f openings i n shell
plating, securing devices, door drives, watertight door
arrangement plans for being i n the wheelhouse.
9.3.2 O n passenger r o - r o ships, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
requirements i n 2.2.3.5.1 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d
Scope" w i t h t h e p u r p o s e o f c o n f i r m i n g t h e f i t c o n d i t i o n o f
c l o s i n g s appliances o f o p e n i n g s i n t h e h u l l s h e l l p l a t i n g t h e
f o l l o w i n g i t e m s o f b o w , side a n d s t e r n d o o r s s h a l l b e checked:
9.4.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
specified i n 2.4 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope"
a n d 9.3 o f t h i s P a r t , w a t e r t i g h t d o o r s i n w a t e r t i g h t b u l k h e a d s
s h a l l b e o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested a n d , w h e r e necessary, s h a l l b e
tested for tightness; closing appliances o f doors i n the outer
c o n t o u r o f t h e s h i p s h a l l b e c h e c k e d a n d tested f o r t i g h t n e s s ;
d e v i c e s t o secure l i f t i n g s e c t i o n s t o t h e h u l l a n d c l o s i n g d o w n appliances w i t h drives shall b e submitted i n a
disassembled condition, i f required b y the surveyor.
9.4.2 A l l s i g n a l l i n g s y s t e m s o f c l o s i n g t h e d o o r s i n
the h u l l outer contour, i n w a t e r t i g h t a n d fire bulkheads
w i t h e x a m i n a t i o n o f boards a n d cables shall b e checked.
9.4.3 S u r v e y o f t h e u n d e r w a t e r h u l l , k e e l s , s e a c h e s t s
w i t h gratings, active stabilizers ( i f provided), rudders a n d
propellers is a n integral part o f special s u r v e y o f the ship.
9.4.4 O n p a s s e n g e r r o - r o s h i p s , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
requirements o f 2.4.3.2, Part I I "Survey Schedule a n d
Scope", w i t h the purpose o f c o n f i r m i n g the fit c o n d i t i o n
o f closings appliances o f openings i n t h e h u l l shell
plating t h e f o l l o w i n g items o f b o w , side a n d stern doors
stated i n 9.3.2, s h a l l b e checked.
D o o r watertightness shall be tested i n accordance
w i t h t h e requirements o f 2.4.3.2.5, Part I I "Survey
M o t o r vehicle securing appliances shall b e checked
i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements o f 2.4.3.10, Part I I
A n y defects i d e n t i f i e d i n t h e c o n d i t i o n o f b o w , side
and stern doors shall be eliminated prior t o t h e
c o m m e n c i n g o f t h e ship's operation.
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special w o r k s being carried o u t aboard the s h i p . W h e r e

the n u m b e r o f persons o f special personnel is indicated i n
the Code, i t shall include a l l passengers o n board, w h i c h
shall n o t exceed 12.
A s p e c i a l
p u r p o s e
s h i p i s a selfpropelled ship, w h i c h b y reason o f its f u n c t i o n carries o n
board m o r e than 1 2 persons o f special personnel
including passengers.Special purpose ships covered b y
the above C o d e include ships o f the f o l l o w i n g types:
research, expeditionary a n d hydrographic ships;
training ships;
w h a l e a n d fish factory ships n o t engaged i n catching;
ships engaged i n processing other l i v i n g resources o f
the sea a n d n o t engaged i n catching;
other ships similar i n structure a n d operation t o t h e
above ships.
10.3 S U R V E Y
9.5 D R A W I N G U P S U R V E Y
RESULTS
9.5.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e s u r v e y s ,
depending o n the area a n d conditions o f navigation, the
documents prescribed b y the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships a n d S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
w i t h 1 9 8 1 a n d 1983 A m e n d m e n t s thereto areissued t o
passenger ships.
10 S U R V E Y S O F S P E C I A L P U R P O S E
10.1
SHIPS
GENERAL
10.1.1 S p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p s s h a l l c o m p l y w i t h t h e
requirements o f the Rules f o r the Classificationa n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships because they have been
developed w i t h regard t o requirements o f the Interna
t i o n a l C o d e f o r Special Purpose Ships, as amended.
10.1.2 I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r i s s u a n c e o f t h e R e g i s t e r
documents t o special purpose ships are specified i n
A n n e x 12 t othe Guidelines.
10.2 D E F I N I T I O N S A N D E X P L A N A T I O N S
10.2.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e p r e s e n t C h a p t e r t h e
f o l l o w i n g definitions have been adopted.
S p e c i a l p e r s o n n e l are a l l persons o n board
w h o are n o t passengers o r m e m b e r s o f the c r e w o r
children under o n e year o f age a n d w h o are carried o n
board due t o the special purpose o f the ship o r because o f
10.3.1 A t s u r v e y o f s p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p s t h e
requirements set forth i n Part I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " , as
w e l l as 2 . 2 t o 2 . 4 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope"
shall be totally met.
10.4 R E G I S T E R
DOCUMENTS
10.4.1 S p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p s e n g a g e d i n i n t e r n a
tional voyages shall have, i n addition to the International
Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate, valid statutory
d o c u m e n t s d r a w n u p as f o l l o w s :
as f o r a c a r g o s h i p ( w i t h i s s u a n c e o f t h e E x e m p t i o n
Certificate, i f necessary) f o r special purpose ships
carrying n o t m o r e t h a n 5 0 persons o f special personnel
(not m o r e t h a n 6 0 persons o f special personel, f o r ships
c o n s t r u c t e d after 13 M a y 2 0 0 8 ) ;
as f o r a p a s s e n g e r s h i p f o r s p e c i a l p u r p o s e s h i p s
carrying 5 0 persons a n d m o r e o f special personnel
(60 persons a n d m o r e o f special personnel f o r ships
constructed after 13 M a y 2 0 0 8 ) , p r o v i d e d t h e require
ments for stability, insubmersibility a n d p r o v i s i o n w i t h
life-saving appliances as f o r passenger ships are m e t .
I n t h i s case:
the w o r d s "Special purpose ship" shall b e also
w r i t t e n i n t h e r i g h t t o p corner o n t h e first page o f each
statutory document;
freeboard corresponding to a napproved subdivision
load line shall be indicated i n t h e Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate a n d Passenger Ship Safety
Certificate i n accordance w i t h regulation II-I/13
o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as amended.
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11 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S
CARRYING
NON-BULK DANGEROUS
11.1
in Service
a l l o w e d f o r carriage o n b o a r d as t h e ship meets t h e

applicable requirements, shall be identified.
GOODS
G E N E R A L
11.1.1 S h i p s i n t e n d e d f o r t h e c a r r i a g e o f n o n - b u l k
dangerous goods shall c o m p l y w i t h all the requirements
set f o r t h i n P a r t I " G e n e r a l P r o v i s i o n s " a n d i n 2 . 2 a n d 2 . 4
o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope".
11.1.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o 1 1 . 1 . 1 , a s h i p s h a l l b e s u r v e y e d
to v e r i f y t h e c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e n a t i o n a l M a r i t i m e
Dangerous Goods Rules and Rules for the Classification
11.1.3 S h i p s e n g a g e d i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s w h o s e
k e e l w a s laid d o w n after 1 September 1 9 8 4 shall m e e t
the requirements o f regulation 5 4 o f chapter I I - 2 o f 1 9 8 1
Amendments to SOLAS-74/78.
11.2 S U R V E Y
11.2.1 S u r v e y o f t h e s h i p a i m e d t o i d e n t i f y a
possibility t o p e r m i t carriage o f dangerous goods shall
be based o n a n official application o f the s h i p o w n e r o r
his representative.
11.2.2 A t s u r v e y t h e s u r v e y o r s h a l l v e r i f y t h a t t h e
ship design, i n c l u d i n g fire i n s u l a t i o n o f the engine r o o m
bulkheads, fire-fighting system, fire detection a n d
prevention, ventilation a n d bilge systems, electrical
equipment o n deck a n d i n holds, a i r sampling a n d
temperature measuring devices, fire-fighting equipment
and fireman's outfit c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f t h e
documents referred t o i n 11.1.2 a n d 11.1.3.
11.2.3 P r i o r t o s u r v e y t h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e
submitted t o the surveyor:
diagrams o f fire-fighting systems;
diagrams o f fire detection a n d p r e v e n t i o n ;
diagrams o f cargo space v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m ;
diagrams o f cargo h o l d bilge systems;
schemes o f electric cable penetration t h r o u g h h o l d
and design enclosure o f electrical equipment i n holds a n d
i n t h e area o f holds o n deck w h e r e cargo c a n b e carried;
design conclusion ( i f required) o f a competent
organization concerning a possibility o f carriage o f
dangerous goods, approved b y t h e Register.
11.2.4 I f a d o c u m e n t c o n t a i n i n g a c o n d i t i o n a n a l y s i s o f
the ship intended f o r t h e carriage o f n o n - b u l k dangerous
goods f o r its compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f the
d o c u m e n t s r e f e r r e d t o i n 1 1 . 1 . 2 a n d 11.1.3, c o m p i l e d b y a n
organization recognized b y t h e Register is available o n
board, i t m a y b e taken into consideration at t h e survey.
11.2.5 B a s e d o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e c l a s s e s
a n d sub-classes o f dangerous goods, w h i c h m a y b e
DOCUMENTS
11.3.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y , w h e n
requested b y the shipowner, the Register draws u p a n d
issues t h e documents referred t o i n 11.3.1.1 t o 11.3.1.3.
11.3.1.1 F o r s h i p s w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o
w e r e at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after
1 September 1 9 8 4 , t h e R e g i s t e r issues:
.1 f o r s h i p s e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s :
Certificate o f C o m p l i a n c e o f Construction a n d Equip
ment o f the Ship w i t h the Requirements o f Regulation 5 4
o f Chapter I I - 2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
( f o r m 2.1.17), except f o r Classes 6.2 a n d 7 ;
Report o n Survey o fthe Construction a n d Equip
ment o fthe Ship i n Compliance with the Requirements
o f Regulation 5 4 o f Chapter II-2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s
to S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 f o r issue o f t h e Certificate, f o r m 2.1.17
( f o r m 6.3.27), except f o r Classes 6.2 a n d 7 ;
Certificate o f Compliance o f the Construction a n d
Equipment o f the Ship with the Requirements o f
International M a r i t i m e Dangerous Goods Code and/or
National Regulations ( M O P O G Rules) (form 2.1.22)
for Classes 6.2 a n d 7 ;
Report o n Survey o fthe Construction a n d Equip
m e n t o f the Ship i naccordance w i t h the Requirements o f
International M a r i t i m e Dangerous Goods Code and/or
N a t i o n a l R e g u l a t i o n s ( M O P O G R u l e s ) f o r issue o f
Certificates (as p e r f o r m 2.1.22) o f C o m p l i a n c e o f t h e
Construction a n d Equipment o f the Ship w i t h the
Requirements o f the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code and/or N a t i o n a l Regulations ( M O P O G
Rules) ( f o r m 6.3.27) f o r Classes 6.2 a n d 7;
.2 f o r s h i p s n o t e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s :
Report o nSurvey o f the Ship forcompliance o f the
ship construction a n d equipment w i t h the requirements
o f 2.8, Part V I "Fire Protection" o fthe Rules for t h e
Classification a n d Construction o fSea-Going Ships for
the carriage o f dangerous goods o f Classes 1 5, 6 . 1 , 8
and 9 a n dthe requirements o f International Maritime
Dangerous Goods Code and/or N a t i o n a l Regulations
( M O P O G R u l e s ) t o t h e carriage o f dangerous goods o f
Classes 6.2 a n d 7 ( f o r m 6.3.10).
11.3.1.2 F o r s h i p s w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o
w e r e at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n before 1 Septem
ber 1 9 8 4 , t h e R e g i s t e r issues:
.1 f o r s h i p s e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s a n d
complying with the requirements o f Regulation 54,
Chapter I I - 2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s to S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , the
documents referred t o i n 11.3.1.1;
.2 f o r ships n o t engaged o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s b u t
complying w i t h t h e requirements o f 2.8, Part V I "Fire
P r o t e c t i o n " o f the R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n
o f S e a - G o i n g Ships, t h e d o c u m e n t s referred t o i n 11.3.1.2.
11.3.1.3 F o r ships w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o w e r e
at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n b e f o r e 1 S e p t e m b e r 1 9 8 4 ,
not complying w i t h t h e requirements o f Regulation 5 4 ,
Chapter I I - 2 o f 1 9 8 1 A m e n d m e n t s t o S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , as
w e l l as 2 . 8 , Part V I " F i r e P r o t e c t i o n " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships, t h e
Certificate o f Compliance o f Construction a n d E q u i p m e n t
o f the Ship w i t h t h e Requirements o f the International
M a r i t i m e Dangerous G o o d s C o d e and/or N a t i o n a l Regula
tions ( M O P O G R u l e s ) ( f o r m 2.1.22) for Classes 7 a n d 9,
as w e l l a s t h e R e p o r t o n S u r v e y o f t h e S h i p ( f o r m 6 . 3 . 1 0 )
for C o m p l i a n c e o f t h e Ship Construction a n d E q u i p m e n t
with t h e requirements o f t h e International M a r i t i m e
Dangerous Goods Code and/or N a t i o n a l Regulations
( M O P O G R u l e s ) ( f o r m 2.1.22) f o r Classes 1 t o 9.
12 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S F O R F I T N E S S
FOR CARRIAGE O F BULK CARGOES
OTHER THAN GRAIN
12.1
GENERAL
12.1.1 S h i p s e n g a g e d i n t h e c a r r i a g e o f b u l k c a r g o e s
other than grain shall meet all the requirements set forth
i n Part I "General Provisions", 2 . 2 t o 2 . 4 o f Part I I
" S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope" a n d applicable require
ments o f Section 5 o f this Part.
12.1.2 A t t h e r e q u e s t o f t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d u p o n
authorization o f the Flag Administration, i n addition
to 12.1.1, t h e ship shall be surveyed t o verify t h e
compliance w i t h the requirements of:
Parts A a n d B o f Chapter V I o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8
referring t o carriage o f b u l k cargoes other t h a n grain;
C o d e o f Safe Practice f o r S o l i d B u l k Cargoes
( I M O B C Code);
Section 24.1 o f the International M a r i t i m e Dangerous
Goods Code ( I M D G Code);
n a t i o n a l R u l e s f o r Safe C a r r i a g e o f B u l k C a r g o e s b y Sea;
S e a - G o i n g Ships, as t h e y relate t o t h e requirements f o r
safe c a r r i a g e o f b u l k c a r g o e s o t h e r t h a n g r a i n ( f o r s h i p s
w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r class).
T h e scope o f application o f the above-listed documents
a n d s c o p e o f s u r v e y s h a l l b e established i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r
case d e p e n d i n g o n t h e f l a g a n d class o f t h e s h i p i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e s h i p o w n e r ' s request.
12.1.3 S h i p s e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s a n d
carrying dangerous goods i n bulk, w h i c h are classed b y
the B C C o d e as cargoes o f Classes 4 , 5 . 1 , 6 . 1 , 8 a n d 9,
w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o n o r after 1 September 1984,
shall c o m p l y w i t h t h erequirements o f Regulation 5 4 ,
Chapter I I - 2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s t oS O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 .
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12.2 S U R V E Y
12.2.1 W h e n t h e s h i p i s s u r v e y e d f o r f i t n e s s f o r
carriage o f b u l k cargoes other t h a n grain, w h i c h are listed
i n A p p e n d i c e s A , B a n d C o f t h e B C C o d e , as w e l l as
those w h i c h are n o t listed i n i t , t h e following
documentation shall be submitted to the surveyor:
Information o n Stability;
Supplement t o the above Information (approved b y
the Register), typical loading plans (approved b y t h e
Register o r a n organization recognized b y the Administ
ration o f the flag country) o r other similar documents, i f
available o n b o a r d . S u b m i s s i o n o f the documentation o n
the particular cargo f o r t h e s u r v e y i s n o t n e c e s s a r y . A l l
cargo holds a n d hatch covers are examined, reliability o f
their closing appliances shall b e verified;
Information o n Stability and Grain Loading (when
carrying b u l k cargoes, t h e transportation properties o f
w h i c h are similar t o those o f grain).
12.2.2 W h e n t h e s h i p i s s u r v e y e d f o r f i t n e s s f o r
carriage o f dangerous b u l k cargoes classified b y t h e
B C C o d e as Classes 4 , 5 . 1 , 6 . 1 , 8 a n d 9 i n a d d i t i o n
to 12.2.1 surveys shall be carried i n accordance
w i t h 11.2.
DOCUMENTS
12.3.1 I n c a s e o f p o s i t i v e r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e
Register, as requested b y t h e shipowner, draws u p a n d
issues t h e documents specified i n 12.3.1.1 t o 12.3.1.3.
12.3.1.1 F o r s h i p s e n g a g e d i n c a r r i a g e o f a n y b u l k
cargoes other t h a n grain, t h e Register issues t h e
Certificate o f Fitness o f the Ship f o r t h e Carriage o f
B u l k Cargoes (form 2.1.18).
12.3.1.2 F o r s h i p s e n g a g e d i n c a r r i a g e o f d a n g e r o u s
chemicals i n b u l k listed i n A p p e n d i x B t o the B C Code
including either those classified as M H B (Materials
H a z a r d o u s o n l y i n B u l k ) o r t h o s e , w h i c h h a v e character
istics s i m i l a r t o characteristics o f such cargoes, i n
addition t o t h e documents referred t o i n 12.3.1.1, t h e
Register issues S u p p l e m e n t t o t h e Certificate o f Fitness
o f the Ship for the Carriage o f B u l k Cargoes (form 2.1.19
or 2.1.19.1).
12.3.1.3 F o r s h i p s e n g a g e d i n c a r r i a g e o f d a n g e r o u s
b u l k cargoes classified b y t h e B C C o d e as Classes 4 , 5 . 1 ,
6.1, 7, 8 a n d 9 i n addition t o the documents referred t o
i n 12.3.1.1 a n d 12.3.1.2, t h e Register issues:
.1 f o r ships w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o w e r e
at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r after 1 S e p t e m
ber 1984, a n d e n g a g e d o n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s , docu
ments referred t o i n 11.3.1.1;
.2 f o r s h i p s w h o s e k e e l w a s l a i d d o w n o r w h o w e r e
at a s i m i l a r stage o f c o n s t r u c t i o n b e f o r e 1 S e p t e m b e r 1 9 8 4 ,
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or n o t engaged o n international voyages, documents

referred t o i n 11.3.1.1 m a y be issued u p o n the shipowner's
request p r o v i d e d t h e construction a n d equipment o f ship
c o m p l y w i t h the requirements o f Regulation 54, Chapter I I - 2
o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s to S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 . I f construction and
equipment o f the ship d o n o t c o m p l y w i t h the requirements
o f Regulation 54, Chapter I I - 2 o f 1981 A m e n d m e n t s t o
S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 , t h e Register issues o n l y t h e Supplement t o
the Certificate o f Fitness o f t h e Ship f o r the Carriage o f
B u l k Cargoes (form 2.1.19.1).
13.4 W h e n b e r t h - c o n n e c t e d s h i p s a r e s u r v e y e d
particular attention shall b e g i v e n t o securing o f the ship
to shore facilities a n d anchor arrangement, w h i c h shall
ensure a n adequate a n c h o r a g e . T h e h u l l shall be surveyed
i n dock w i t h i n t h e t i m e specified i n 13.2.
14 H U L L S U R V E Y S O F C O N C R E T E
14.1
13 S U R V E Y S O F F L O A T I N G D O C K S ,
BERTH-CONNECTED SHIPS AND BARGES
13.1
G E N E R A L
13.1.1 A t s u r v e y s o f f l o a t i n g d o c k s a n d b e r t h connected ships t h e requirements o f Part I "General

Provisions" a n d o f 2 . 2 a n d 2 . 4 o f Part I I "Survey
Schedule a n d Scope" shall be m e t .
13.1.2 A t s u r v e y s o f b a r g e s t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f P a r t I
"General Provisions" a n d o f 2.2 t o2.4 o f Part I I " S u r v e y
Schedule a n d Scope" shall be m e t .
13.2 S U R V E Y O F F L O A T I N G D O C K
HULLS
13.2.1 A t s u r v e y o f f l o a t i n g d o c k h u l l s s h a l l b e t a k e n
into account that t h e f o l l o w i n g structures are p r i m a r i l y
subject t o intensive corrosion:
b o t t o m areas o f w i n g w a l l s b e t w e e n p o n t o o n s ;
b o t t o m areas o f w i n g w a l l s i n w a y o f o p e n i n g s i n t h e
compartments flooded w i t h water;
l o w e r parts o f struts a n d braces, a n d brackets used
for their attachment t o t h e p o n t o o n s ;
structural m e m b e r s i n t h e area o f temperature
changes ( i n w a y o f boiler r o o m s a n d southern part o f
wing walls);
pontoon deck plating and underdeck members;
p o n t o o n a n d w i n g w a l l sides i n w a y o f their abutting
o n flange connections.
W h e r e substantial corrosion o f structural members i n
the supposed suspect areas i s f o u n d , m e a s u r e m e n t s o f
residual scantlings shall b e m a d e as d e e m e d necessary b y
the s u r v e y o r . F o r floating docks survey o f the outside o f
the ship's b o t t o m s h a l l b e carried o u t n o t later t h a n w i t h i n
15 y e a r s after c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d t h e n after 1 0 y e a r s . U s e
may be made o f t h e underwater television, diver's
inspections, i n t e r n a l i n s p e c t i o n data, c a l c u l a t i o n s o f t h e
organizations recognized b y t h e Register.
13.3 T e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n o f c a r g o h a n d l i n g g e a r s h a l l
be carried o u t i n compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f t h e
Rules f o r t h e Cargo H a n d l i n g Gear o f Sea-Going Ships.
SHIPS
GENERAL
14.1.1 W h e n h u l l s o f c o n c r e t e s h i p s a r e s u r v e y e d t h e
requirements o f Part I "General Provisions" a n d o f 2.2
and 2.4 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope", h a v i n g
regard t o additions a n d amendments described i n this
S e c t i o n a s w e l l a s t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea
G o i n g Reinforced Concrete a n dComposite Ships a n d
Floating Docks shall be met.
14.2 S U R V E Y
14.2.1 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s p r o t e c t i v e p l a t i n g a n d
l i n i n g s at sides, aft b u l k h e a d s a n d decks s h a l l b e o p e n e d
u p t o e x a m i n e slabs h e r e u n d e r . T h e areas (sides, a f t
b u l k h e a d s , etc.), w h i c h are l i k e l y t o b e subject t o i m p a c t s
a n d areas affected b y h e a t i n g o r m e d i a h a r m f u l t o
concrete a n d reinforcing rods (alkalis, brines, p e t r o l e u m
products), shall be thoroughly examined.
A s applied t o concrete h u l l structures, s y m b o l " M "
showing the nature o f survey i n Table 2.1.1 o f Part I I
"Survey Schedule a n d Scope" means measurements o f
crack w i d t h a n d corrosive w e a r o f reinforcing rods.
14.2.2 A t s p e c i a l o r a n n u a l s u r v e y o f a c o n c r e t e s h i p
its d r y d o c k s u r v e y i s n o t r e q u i r e d , p r o v i d e d i n t e r n a l
examination o f the compartments shows that there are n o
defects, d a m a g e s a n d w a t e r leakage a n d diver's examina
tion o r in-water survey using underwater television
p r o v e s that there are n o defects o r damages.
14.3 T E C H N I C A L A S S E S S M E N T O F C O N D I T I O N
OF REINFORCED CONCRETE HULL STRUCTURES
14.3.1 M a i n d e f e c t s o f h u l l r e i n f o r c e d c o n c r e t e
structures t o b e revealed during s u r v e y are:
holes i n slabs o f plating;
flaking a n d chipping o f concrete protective layer;
cracks i n plates a n d f r a m i n g m e m b e r s ;
water a n d fuel penetration through plating;
corrosive w e a r o f concrete a n d reinforced rods.
A hole, crack, flaking a n d chipping i n reinforced
concrete h u l l structures shall b e repaired according t o a
procedure approved b y the Register.Surface cracks w i t h
a w i d t h n o t exceeding that a l l o w e d b y the Rules f o r the

Construction o f Sea-Going Reinforced Concrete a n d
Composite Ships a n d Floating Docks i n non-prestrained
reinforced concrete structural m e m b e r s are permitted.
I n d i v i d u a l surface cracks w i t h a w i d t h n o t exceeding that
allowed b y t h e Rules i n non-prestrained reinforced
concrete structural m e m b e r s i n t h e above-water part o f
the ship a n d inside t h e h u l l as w e l l as l o c a l flaking,
c h i p p i n g a n d w e a r o f t h e protective l a y e r m a y b e left
until t h e scheduled m a i n t e n a n c e . W h e r e water level
increase does n o t exceed 2 c m p e r d a y such l e a k i n g i n
reinforced concrete h u l l structures i s considered a l l o w a b l e . W h e r e substantial defects a r e f o u n d , t h e i r causes
shall b e r e v e a l e d a n d measures t o p r e v e n t s i m i l a r defects
i n future shall be taken.
15 H U L L S U R V E Y S
OF GLASS-REINFORCED PLASTIC
15.1
SHIPS
GENERAL
15.1.1 D u r i n g h u l l s u r v e y s o f g l a s s - r e i n f o r c e d p l a s t i c
ships g e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e s e R u l e s a n d o f P a r t X V I
" H u l l Structure a n d Strength o f Glass-Reinforced Plastic
Ships a n d Boats" o f the Rules for the Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships shall b e met.
16 S U R V E Y S O F S H I P S C A R R Y I N G P A C K A G E D
IRRADIATED NUCLEAR FUEL,
PLUTONIUM AND HIGH-LEVEL
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
16.1
GENERAL
16.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n s e t s t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
additional items o f technical supervision, w h i c h are
specific t o t h e carriage o f packaged irradiated nuclear
fuel, p l u t o n i u m a n d h i g h level radioactive wastes
( I N F cargoes).
16.1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e R u l e s a p p l y t o a l l
ships irrespective o f t h e date o f c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d ship's
dimensions, i n c l u d i n g cargo ships b e l o w 5 0 0 gross
tonnage, c a r r y i n g I N F cargoes.
16.1.3 T h e s p e c i f i e d r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e a p p l i e d i n
addition t o t h e requirements o f classification surveys,
w h i c h a r e a p p l i c a b l e t o o t h e r i t e m s o f t e c h n i c a l super
v i s i o n o n board t h e ship.
16.1.4 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e p r e s e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s , t h e
ship shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e provisions o fthe N a t i o n a l
Regulations for M a r i n e Carriage o f Dangerous Cargoes
and o f the Rules forthe Classification and Construction
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16.1.5 S h i p s e n g a g e d i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s s h a l l
also meet t h e requirements o f the International C o d e f o r
the Safe Carriage o f Packaged Irradiated N u c l e a r F u e l ,
Plutonium a n d H i g h - L e v e lRadioactive Wastes o n Board
Ships ( I N F Code) a n d the I M D G Code.
16.2 S U R V E Y
16.2.1 T h e i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f a s h i p t o d e t e r m i n e t h e
possibility o f i t s being engaged i n t h e carriage o f
I N F cargoes, s h a l l b e carried o u t a t t h e o f f i c i a l request o f
t h e s h i p o w n e r . I t i n c l u d e s t h e s u r v e y o f ship's structure,
e q u i p m e n t a n d outfit, m a t e r i a l s , s t r u c t u r a l fire p r o t e c t i o n a n d
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g e q u i p m e n t a n d s y s t e m s , t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l
s y s t e m i n cargo spaces, electrical e q u i p m e n t , r a d i o l o g i c a l
p r o t e c t i o n , m e a n s o f cargo s t o w a g e t o d e t e r m i n e t h e s h i p
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e present R u l e s .
Prior to the survey, the following shall be submitted
to the surveyor:
a p p r o v e d ship's e m e r g e n c y p l a n ;
Information o n Damaged Stability approved b y the
Register;
fire e x t i n g u i s h i n g plans;
diagrams o f cargo space v e n t i l a t i o n ;
cargo h o l d drainage plans;
design documentation o f the firm recognized b y the
Register c o n f i r m i n g t h e possibility o f the I N F cargoes
carriage, w h i c h i s approved b y t h e R S H e a d Office.
16.2.2 A n n u a l s u r v e y s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t t o c o n f i r m
the ship compliance w i t h t h e requirements o f 16.2.1.
DOCUMENTS
16.3.1 U p o n s a t i s f a c t o r y r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y , t h e
Register issues t h e documents specified i n 11.3.
16.3.2 F o r s h i p s e n g a g e d i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l v o y a g e s
the International Certificate o f Fitness o f the Ship for the
Carriage o f I N F Cargoes (form 2.1.5) shall be issued i n
addition t o t h e documents specified i n 16.3.1. T h e
v a l i d i t y o f this Certificate shall n o t exceed 5 years.
17 S U R V E Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S T O B O W , S I D E ,
STERN DOORS, RAMPS AND INNER DOORS
OF RO-RO SHIPS
17.1
GENERAL
17.1.1 P r e s e n t p r o v i s i o n s a r e g i v e n i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
r e q u i r e m e n t s o f class s u r v e y s o f t h e s h i p ' s h u l l , m a c h i n e r y
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a n d arrangements as prescribed b y Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule

a n d Scope", a n d a p p l y t o a l l r o - r o s h i p s a n d r o - r o p a s s e n g e r
ships, w h i c h d e f i n i t i o n s a r e g i v e n i n 1 . 1 .
17.1.2 A d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g s u r v e y o f
b o w , side, stern doors, r a m p s a n d i n n e r doors o f r o - r o
ships i s g i v e n i n A n n e x 3 4 t o t h e Guidelines.
17.2 S P E C I A L
in Service
measurement o f clearances o n r o - r o cargo ships m a y be

limited t o representative bearings w h e r e dismantling is
n e e d e d i n order t o measure t h e clearances.
I f dismantling iscarried out, a visual examination o f
hinge pins a n d bearings together w i t h N D T o f the hinge
pin shall be carried out.
17.2.3.6 T h e n o n - r e t u r n v a l v e s o f t h e d r a i n a g e
system shall be dismantled a n d examined.
SURVEY
17.3 A N N U A L
17.2.1 T h e s p e c i a l s u r v e y s h a l l i n c l u d e , i n a d d i t i o n
to t h e requirements o f t h e a n n u a l s u r v e y as r e q u i r e d
i n 17.3, e x a m i n a t i o n , tests a n d c h e c k s o f s u f f i c i e n t e x t e n t
to v e r i f y that t h e b o w , side, stern doors, r a m p s a n d i n n e r
doors are i n satisfactory c o n d i t i o n a n d considered able t o
r e m a i n i n compliance w i t h applicable requirements,
s u b j e c t t o p r o p e r m a i n t e n a n c e a n d o p e r a t i o n i n accor
dance w i t h the M a n u a l o n Operation a n d Repair o f D o o r s
in Shell Plating o rmanufacturer's recommendations a n d
the periodical s u r v e y s b e i n g carried o u t at t h e d u e dates
for t h e five year p e r i o d u n t i l t h e n e x t special survey.
17.2.2 T h e e x a m i n a t i o n s o f t h e d o o r s s h a l l b e
supplemented b y thickness measurements a n d testing t o
verify compliance w i t h applicable requirements so that
the structural a n d weathertight integrity r e m a i n effective.
The a i m o f the examination is t o identify corrosion,
significant d e f o r m a t i o n , fractures, damages o r other
structural deterioration, that m a y b e present.
17.2.3 S c o p e o f s u r v e y o f b o w , s i d e , s t e r n d o o r s ,
r a m p s a n d inner doors.
17.2.3.1 O v e r a l l a n d c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s o f t h e i t e m s a s
indicated i n 17.3.4.1.
17.2.3.2 N o n - d e s t r u c t i v e t e s t i n g a n d t h i c k n e s s
m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e carried o u t o n securing, support
ing a n d l o c k i n g devices, i n c l u d i n g w e l d i n g , t o t h e extent
considered necessary b y the s u r v e y o r . W h e n e v e r a crack
is f o u n d , a n e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h N D T s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t i n
the s u r r o u n d i n g area a n d for s i m i l a r i t e m s as considered
necessary b y the surveyor.
17.2.3.3 T h e m a x i m u m p e r m i s s i b l e t h i c k n e s s d i
m i n u t i o n o f hinging arms, securing, supporting a n d
l o c k i n g devices shall b e determined i n accordance w i t h
A n n e x 2 as f o r p r i m a r y ships s t r u c t u r e s . A c t u a l w e a r
shall n o t t o b e m o r e t h a n 15 p e r cent o f t h e as-built
t h i c k n e s s o r t h e m a x i m u m c o r r o s i o n a l l o w a n c e , deter
m i n e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e R u l e s , w h i c h e v e r i s less.
C e r t a i n designs m a y b e subject t o i n d i v i d u a l surveyor's
special consideration.
17.2.3.4 C h e c k i n g t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f s e a l i n g
arrangements b y hose testing o r equivalent shall be
carried out.
17.2.3.5 C l e a r a n c e s o f h i n g e s , b e a r i n g s a n d t h r u s t
bearings shall be t a k e n . U n l e s s otherwise specified i n the
Manual o n Operation a n d Repair o f Doors i n Shell
Plating o r b y manufacturer's recommendation, the
SURVEY
17.3.1 T h e s u r v e y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f a n e x a m i n a t i o n t o
verify, as far as i s practicable, that t h e b o w , side, stern
doors, ramps a n d inner doors are maintained i n a
satisfactory condition.
17.3.2 C o n f i r m a t i o n s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d t h a t n o
u n a p p r o v e d changes h a v e b e e n m a d e t o t h e b o w , side,
stern doors, r a m p s a n d i n n e r d o o r s since t h e last survey.
17.3.3 I t s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d t h a t t h e f o l l o w i n g
documents are available o n board t h e ship:
.1 a p p r o v e d c o p y o f t h e M a n u a l o n O p e r a t i o n a n d
Repair o f D o o r s i n Shell Plating a n d a n y possible
modifications o f closing a n d securing devices included;
.2 d o c u m e n t e d o p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e s f o r c l o s i n g a n d
securing doors posted at appropriate places;
.3 r e g i s t r a t i o n b o o k o f m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r s o f
doors i n shell p l a t i n g . A t that i t shall b e c o n f i r m e d that
inspections i n the b o o k are registered properly b y the crew.
17.3.4 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y .
17.3.4.1 O v e r a l l e x a m i n a t i o n .
17.3.4.1.1 T h e o v e r a l l e x a m i n a t i o n s h a l l b e per
formed o f the following:
structural a r r a n g e m e n t o f d o o r s i n c l u d i n g p l a t i n g , secon
d a r y stiffeners, p r i m a r y structure, h i n g i n g a r m s a n d w e l d i n g ;
shell structure surrounding t h e opening o f the doors
and t h e securing, supporting a n d l o c k i n g devices
including shell plating, secondary stiffeners, p r i m a r y
structure, a n d w e l d i n g ;
hinges a n d bearings, thrust bearings;
h u l l a n d d o o r side supports f o r securing, supporting
and l o c k i n g devices.
17.3.4.2 C l o s e - u p s u r v e y .
17.3.4.2.1 A s m i n i m u m t h e f o l l o w i n g i t e m s o f
securing, supporting a n d l o c k i n g devices shall b e subject
to close-up survey:
cylinder securing pins, supporting brackets, back-up
brackets (where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d connections;
hinge pins, supporting brackets, back-up brackets
(where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d connections;
l o c k i n g hooks, securing pins, supporting brackets,
back-up brackets (where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d
connections;
l o c k i n g pins, supporting brackets, back-up brackets
(where fitted) a n d their w e l d e d connections;
locating a n d stopper devices a n d their w e l d e d

connections.
W h e n e v e r a crack i s found, a n e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h
N D T shall b e carried o u t i n t h e s u r r o u n d i n g area a n d f o r
s i m i l a r i t e m s as considered necessary b y t h e surveyor.
17.3.4.3 M e a s u r e m e n t o f c l e a r a n c e s .
17.3.4.3.1 C l e a r a n c e s o f h i n g e s , b e a r i n g s a n d t h r u s t
bearings shall be taken, w h e r e n o dismantling is required.
W h e r e t h e f u n c t i o n test i s n o t satisfactory, d i s m a n t l i n g
m a y be required t o measure the clearances.If disman
tling is carried out, a visual examination o f hinge pins
and bearings together w i t h N D T o f the hinge p i n shall be
carried o u t . C l e a r a n c e s o f securing, supporting a n d
locking devices shall b e measured, w h e r e indicated i n
the M a n u a l o n Operation a n d Repair o f D o o r s i n Shell
Plating.
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17.3.4.7 F u n c t i o n t e s t o f t h e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m ( i f
any).
17.3.4.7.1 C h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f
the indication a n d audible alarm o n the navigation bridge
panel, according t o t h e selected f u n c t i o n "harbor/sea
voyage" a n d o n the operating panel, shall b e carried out,
including:
proper c o n d i t i o n o f sensors a n d protection f r o m
water, ice f o r m a t i o n a n d mechanical damage.
l a m p test f u n c t i o n o n b o t h panels.
17.3.4.7.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e c h e c k e d i n c l u d i n g :
verification that i t is n o t possible t o turn o f f the
indicator light o n b o t h panels;
v e r i f i c a t i o n o f f a i l safe p e r f o r m a n c e i s p r o v i d e d
according t o the procedure provided b y the M a n u a l o n
Operation and Repair o f Doors i n Shell Plating;
17.3.4.4 S e a l i n g a r r a n g e m e n t .
confirmation that p o w e r supply f o r indicator system
is s u p p l i e d b y t h e e m e r g e n c y source o r o t h e r secure
17.3.4.4.1 A n e x a m i n a t i o n o f p a c k i n g m a t e r i a l /
power supply a n d independent o f the p o w e r supply for
rubber gaskets a n d retaining bars o r channels, including
operating the doors.
welding shall be carried out.
17.3.4.8 T e s t o f w a t e r l e a k a g e d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m .
17.3.4.5 D r a i n a g e a r r a n g e m e n t .
17.3.4.8.1 T h e w a t e r l e a k a g e d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m s h a l l
17.3.4.5.1 A n e x a m i n a t i o n o f d r a i n a g e a r r a n g e m e n t ,
including bilge w e l l s a n d drain pipes shall be carried out.
be tested i n c l u d i n g proper audible a l a r m o n t h e
17.3.4.5.2 A t e s t o f t h e b i l g e s y s t e m b e t w e e n t h e
navigation bridge panel a n d o n the engine control r o o m
inner a n d outer doors shall b e carried out.
panel, according t o t h e procedure provided b y t h e
Manual o n Operation a n d Repair o f Doors i n Shell
17.3.4.6 F u n c t i o n t e s t o f d o o r s .
Plating.
17.3.4.6.1 C h e c k i n g o f t h e s a t i s f a c t o r y o p e r a t i o n o f
the b o w , inner, side shell a n d stern doors d u r i n g a
17.3.4.9 T e s t o f t e l e v i s i o n s u r v e i l l a n c e s y s t e m .
complete opening and closing operation shall be made,
17.3.4.9.1 T h e t e l e v i s i o n s u r v e i l l a n c e s y s t e m s h a l l
as a p p l i c a b l e , i n c l u d i n g :
be tested i n c l u d i n g proper i n d i c a t i o n o n t h e n a v i g a t i o n
bridge m o n i t o r a n d o n the engine control r o o m monitor.
proper w o r k i n g o f the hinging arms and hinges;
proper engagement o f the thrust bearings;
17.3.4.10 T i g h t n e s s t e s t .
device for locking the door i n the open position;
17.3.4.10.1 A h o s e t e s t o r e q u i v a l e n t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d
securing, supporting a n d l o c k i n g devices;
o u t . I f t h e v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d f u n c t i o n test h a v e
p r o p e r sequence o f t h e i n t e r l o c k s y s t e m f o r t h e s h o w n satisfactory results, t h e tightness test o f s h e l l
opening/closing system and the securing
doors o n r o - r o cargo ships need n o t b e carried o u t unless
considered necessary b y the attending surveyor.
and l o c k i n g devices;
mechanical l o c k o f t h e securing devices;
17.3.4.11 N D T a n d t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s .
17.3.4.11.1 W h e n c o n s i d e r e d n e c e s s a r y b y t h e
proper l o c k i n g o f hydraulic securing devices i n the
event o f a loss o f the hydraulic fluid,
surveyor, N D T a n d thickness measurements m a y be
r e q u i r e d after v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n a n d f u n c t i o n test.
according t o the procedure provided b ythe M a n u a l
o n Operation and Repair o f Doors i n Shell Plating;
correct indication o f open/closed p o s i t i o n o f doors
and securing / l o c k i n g devices at
17.4 R E P O R T I N G
navigation bridge a n d other control stations;
examination o f electrical equipment f o r opening,
closing a n d securing the doors.
17.4.1 U p o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h e s u r v e y t h e r e l e v a n t
17.3.4.6.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g s h a l l b e c h e c k e d i n c l u d i n g :
items o f Check-list (form 6.1.01) shall be filled-in.
isolation o f the hydraulic securing/locking devices
f r o m other hydraulic systems;
c o n f i r m a t i o n that operating panels are inaccessible t o
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unauthorized persons;
verification that a notice plate g i v i n g instructions t o
the effect that a l l securing devices are t o b e closed a n d
18.1.1 A t s u r v e y s o f f i s h i n g v e s s e l s t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s
locked before l e a v i n g harbor i s placed at each operating
o f 2.2, 2.3 a n d 2 . 4 o f Part I I "Survey Schedule a n d
panel a n d supplemented b yw a r n i n g indicator lights.
Scope" a n d o f this Section shall b e m e t .
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18.1.2 F o r f i s h i n g v e s s e l s o v e r 3 0 m l e n g t h i t i s
necessary to verify compliance w i t h the requirements for
l i g h t - w e g h t c h e c k s o r i n c l i n i n g tests d u r i n g t h e past 10 years,
as w e l l a s f u l f i l l m e n t o f r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r i n c l i n i n g t e s t s
o n f i s h i n g vessels o f 3 0 m i n l e n g t h a n d less d u r i n g the
l a s t 15 y e a r s . W h e r e s u c h d a t a a r e n o t a v a i l a b l e o n e s h a l l
require the i n c l i n i n g test o r l e i g h t - w e i g h t check o f the
ship t o b e p e r f o r m e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h C h a p t e r 1.5,
Part I V "Stability" o f t h e Rules for the Classification and
Construction o f Sea-Going S h i p s . I n accordance
w i t h 1.5.5.2, Part I V " S t a b i l i t y " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
leight-weight check o f fishing vessels over 3 0 m length

s h a l l be carried o u t after 10 years i n service f r o m the date
o f l a s t i n c l i n i n g test.
I f u p o n results o f t h e leight-weight check, t h e
deviations f r o m t h e light-ship displacement a n d long
itudinal centre o f gravity d o n o t exceed t h e values
specified i n 1.5.5.2, P a r t I V " S t a b i l i t y " o f t h e R u l e s f o r
the Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships,
then the fishing vessel shall not b e i n c l i n e d . N e x t leightw e i g h t c h e c k s h a l l b e p e r f o r m e d a t i n t e r v a l s n o t ex
ceeding five years.
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P A R T IV. S U R V E Y S O F R E F R I G E R A T I N G P L A N T S
arrangements o r parts subject t o t h e Register technical
s u p e r v i s i o n . T h e survey shall be h e l d i n the port the ship i s
at t h e m o m e n t o r i n t h e f i r s t p o r t t h a t t h e s h i p c a l l s a t a f t e r
a n accident w i t h the refrigerating p l a n t . T h e s u r v e y is h e l d
1.1 S u r v e y o f r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s f o r t h e i n order to reveal failures, to agree u p o n the scope o f w o r k
required to eliminate the consequences o f the accident and
Classification a n d Other Activity o f the Rules for t h e
to determine the possibility and conditions to m a i n t a i n the
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships and
class o f t h e refrigerating plant o r t o p e r m i t further
Part I "General P r o v i s i o n s " o f these Rules.
operation o f a n unclassed refrigerating plant.
1.2 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s S e c t i o n a p p l y t o
surveys o f ship's stationary refrigerating plants w i t h
compressor-type refrigerating machines w o r k i n g w i t h
refrigerants o f Groups I a n d I I i n compliance w i t h
1.5 S U R V E Y
Part X I I "Refrigerating Plants" o f t h e Rules f o r t h e
Classification and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
1.3 T h e f o l l o w i n g t y p e s o f s u r v e y s a p p l y t o t h e
1.5.1 S u r v e y t o c o n f i r m a n d r e n e w t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
technical supervision o f refrigerating plants:
Certificate for the Refrigerating Plant shall be carried out
i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e applicable instructions i n 2.2.1
annual survey (refer to Section 3 ) ;
a n d 2.4.1 o f Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule and Scope". S u r v e y
special survey (refer to Section 4 ) ;
o f a n unclassed refrigerating plant shall b e carried o u t
c o n t i n u o u s s u r v e y s w h e n r e q u e s t e d b y t h e ship
during survey o f the m a c h i n e r y installation o f the ship.
o w n e r a n d a g r e e d u p o n w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r (refer t o 1.7);
o c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y ( r e f e r t o 1 . 4 , 1.8).
1.5.2 I n c a s e s , w h i c h d o n o t g i v e r i s e t o a n y d o u b t s ,
surveys o f individual components o f a refrigerating plant,
1.3.1 A r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s u b m i t t e d t o t h e R e g i s t e r
w h i c h were surveyed w i t h i n 15 m o n t h s before the d u e
for survey o n board a ship for the first t i m e i s subject to
date o f special survey, m a y b e t a k e n i n t o account.
initial survey (refer t o Section 5 ) . T h e initial survey
serves to ascertain that a refrigerating plant submitted for
classification m a y b e assigned a class o r a n unclassed
refrigerating plant m a y b e identified as c o m p l y i n g w i t h
1.6 C L A S S I F I C A T I O N O F R E F R I G E R A T I N G P L A N T S
WITH A CLASS OF ANOTHER CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
OR WITH NO CLASS ASSIGNED
Sea-Going Ships.
1.3.2 P e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s ( s p e c i a l a n d a n n u a l ) o f a
refrigerating plant shall be held concurrently w i t h
1.6.1 T h e R e g i s t e r a s s i g n s a c l a s s t o a r e f r i g e r a t i n g
appropriate periodical surveys o f the ship, p r o v i d e d the
p l a n t that h a s n o t b e e n classed earlier, o r w h i c h class
technical condition o f the refrigerating plant does n o t
assigned b y A C S is n o longer valid, provided t h e
require reduction o f intervals between its surveys.
refrigerating plant i s submitted f o r t h e initial survey.
R e g i s t e r assigns o r r e n e w s a class t o t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g
The Register does not provide the extension o f terms
plant b y issuing a Classification Certificate f o r t h e
o f annual surveys o f a refrigerating plant.
Refrigerating Plant.
1.4 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y s a r e c a r r i e d o u t w h e n a
r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t i s s u b m i t t e d f o r s u r v e y i n a l l cases o t h e r
1.6.2 A r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t , w h i c h h a s a n A C S v a l i d
than initial and periodical surveys, including extension o f
class, m a y be accepted f o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o n c o n d i t i o n that
terms o f special s u r v e y o f a refrigerating p l a n t . T h e scope
the i n i t i a l s u r v e y i n the scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y f o r class
o f survey a n d i t s procedure shall b e specified b y t h e m a i n t e n a n c e w i l l be carried o u t . U p o n satisfactory results
Register depending o n the purpose o f the survey, age and
o f t h e survey, t h e Register assigns a class t o t h e
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the refrigerating plant.
refrigerating plant f o r a period o f validity o f the
Classification Certificate available o n board.
1.4.1 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y i s h e l d w h e n r e q u e s t e d b y
the s h i p o w n e r o r the underwriter t o a n extent necessary
I n the Classification Certificate for the refrigerating
to fulfill the request.
plants w i t h " P R E C O O L L N G " m a r k i n class n o t a t i o n n o t e
shall b e entered determining the conditions for the cargo
1.4.2 O c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t
c o o l i n g o n board a ship.
before loading or unloading o f cargo shall b e carried out
u p o n special request o f the shipowner.
1.6.3 F o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t
h o l d i n g a n A C S class a n d a refrigerating plant, w h i c h
1.4.3 A s u r v e y a f t e r t h e a c c i d e n t s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
class assigned b y A C S i s suspended, t h e f o l l o w i n g
i n case d a m a g e h a s b e e n sustained b y t h e entire
documentation shall be submitted:
refrigerating plant o r b y its separate i t e m s o f m a c h i n e r y ,
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.1 t h e latest C l a s s i f i c a t i o n C e r t i f i c a t e ;
.2 t h e r e p o r t s o f s u r v e y o r s t o A C S o n t h e s u r v e y s h e l d ,
d a t i n g f r o m t h e latest s p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r t h e class r e n e w a l ;
.3 d i a g r a m s o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t .
I f the above documents are n o t submitted b y t h e
s h i p o w n e r o r are s u b m i t t e d p a r t i a l l y , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l
ensure that a l l the required i n f o r m a t i o n i s submitted t o
the Register at the initial survey.
1.6.4 F o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t w i t h
n o assigned class, t e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n t o t h e e x t e n t
agreed u p o n w i t h the Register shall b e submitted.
1.6.5 I n i t i a l s u r v e y o f u n c l a s s i f i e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plants w i t h A C S v a l i d class s h a l l b e carried o u t i n the
scope o f a n n u a l s u r v e y . I f a p l a n t has n o v a l i d class, t h e
surveyor m a y decide t o extend the initial survey t o the
scope o f special survey.
1.7 C O N T I N U O U S
SURVEY
1.7.1 W h e n r e q u e s t e d b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d a g r e e d
u p o n w i t h t h e Register, special s u r v e y s f o r class
renewal o r identification o f a possibility t o renew the
r i g h t f o r safe o p e r a t i o n o f a n u n c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant m a y b e replaced b y continuous survey o f t h e
r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t . I n case o f c o n t i n u o u s survey, t h e
scope o f special s u r v e y for class r e n e w a l is s u b d i v i d e d
into separate surveys h e l d a n n u a l l y ; the w h o l e cycle o f
the survey shall be completed w i t h i n a period, for w h i c h
the class i s assigned o r r e n e w e d , o r w i t h i n the p e r i o d
between special surveys o f a n unclassed refrigerating
plant.
1.8 R E I N S T A T E M E N T O F C L A S S
1.8.1 I n c a s e o f s u s p e n s i o n , t h e c l a s s o f a
refrigerating plant m a y b e reinstated, at the request o f
the shipowner, u p o n the satisfactory results o f occasional
survey carried out i n the scope o f special survey.
1.8.2 A t t h e r e q u e s t o f t h e s h i p o w n e r , o p e r a t i o n o f
each unclassed refrigerating plant, w h i c h h a s n o t been
submitted for a prescribed periodical survey w i t h i n m o r e
t h a n three m o n t h s u p o n its e x p i r y date, m a y b e a l l o w e d
after a n o c c a s i o n a l s u r v e y i n t h e s c o p e o f n o t less t h a n
overdued survey.
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OF PERIODICAL SURVEYS
2.1 T h e s u m m a r i z e d s c o p e o f p e r i o d i c a l s u r v e y s a n d
intervals b e t w e e n t h e m are s h o w n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 .
in Service
2.2 T h e s c o p e o f s e p a r a t e e x a m i n a t i o n s , m e a s u r e
ments, checking and testing specified i n Table 2.1 shall
be decided b y the s u r v e y o r t o the Register based o n the
relevant chapters o f this Part, h a v i n g regard t o t h e
p a r t i c u l a r s u r v e y c o n d i t i o n s , service, repairs a n d replace
ments made.
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3.1
SURVEY
GENERAL
3.1.1 A n n u a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s m a i n t e n a n c e o f a
c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t o r f o r c o n f i r m a t i o n o f safe
operationofanunclassedrefrigeratingplantshall
ascertain that t h e refrigerating plant meets the require
m e n t s for class m a i n t e n a n c e a n d t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
safe o p e r a t i o n t o a s u f f i c i e n t d e g r e e a n d t o c h e c k t h e
operation o f machinery and arrangements covered b y the
requirements o f the Rules.
3.1.2 T h r o u g h r e c o r d s i n s h i p l o g b o o k s o n
condition o f the refrigerating plant and its components
the s u r v e y o r gets the necessary i n f o r m a t i o n w h e t h e r o r
not there have been a n y faults i n the operation o f the
plant since the date o f the p r e v i o u s s u r v e y a n d m a k e s a
decision, i f necessary, o n extending the m i n i m u m scope
o f t h e s u r v e y specified i n 3.2 t o 3.7, i n c l u d i n g o p e n i n g up and measurements for m o r e detailed survey.
3.2 S U R V E Y O F
MACHINERY
3.2.1 R e f r i g e r a n t c o m p r e s s o r s , p u m p s , f a n s , t h e i r
prime movers, a u t o m a t i o n devices shall b e examined and
operationally tested i n compliance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
Before operational testing, the surveyor shall verify,
using ship documents, satisfactory c o n d i t i o n o f insula
t i o n o f electrical equipment; i f there are a n y doubts,
testing o f i n s u l a t i o n resistance i n t h e presence o f the
surveyor shall be required.Special attention shall be
g i v e n t o verification o f i n s u l a t i o n resistance o f t h e
cabling, electric w i r i n g a n d electrical equipment i n
dangerous a n d h u m i d areas.
Safety valves o f the compressors shall be checked
for correct adjustment and tight fitting.
3.3 S U R V E Y O F H E A T E X C H A N G E R S
AND OTHER APPARATUS, AND PRESSURE VESSELS
AS W E L L A S COOLING APPLIANCES
3.3.1 H e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d o t h e r a p p a r a t u s , a n d
pressure vessels as w e l l as c o o l i n g appliances shall b e
externally examined concurrently w i t h operational testing
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o f t h e refrigerating plant i n compliance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .

The surveyor shall verify reliable attachment o f t h e
equipment, tightness o f joints, absence o f visible
damages a n d intense v i b r a t i o n . T h e safety valves o f
refrigerant heat exchangers a n d pressure vessels w o r k i n g
under refrigerant pressure shall b e checked for correct
adjustment and tight fitting (refer t o 3.4.2).
3.4 S U R V E Y O F F I T T I N G S , P I P E L I N E S A N D A I R D U C T S
3.4.1 F i t t i n g s , p i p e s a n d a i r d u c t s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
concurrently w i t h operational testing o f appropriate
machinery a n dsystems i n compliance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
Fittings a n d pipes o f t h e refrigerant, water cooling,
c o o l i n g m e d i u m , a i r ducts, v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m o f
r e f r i g e r a t e d spaces, f r e e z i n g a p p a r a t u s e s a n d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
machinery r o o m s , water-screen a n d d r y i n g systems as
w e l l as bilge systems shall b e c h e c k e d . T h e s u r v e y o r
s h a l l v e r i f y t h a t f i t t i n g s a n d j o i n t s are t i g h t , there are n o
visible damages, and pipes are properly s u p p o r t e d . T h e
refrigerant side fittings s h a l l b e t h o r o u g h l y e x a m i n e d at
periodical dockings o f the ship.
3.4.2 T h e a d j u s t m e n t o f s a f e t y v a l v e s o f p r e s s u r e
v e s s e l s a n d a p p a r a t u s s h a l l b e n o r m a l l y c h e c k e d at a s p e c i a l
test b e n c h , u s i n g a i r o r i n e r t gas a s a w o r k i n g m e d i u m .
Tight closing o f a safety v a l v e shall be checked
again under w a t e r b y raising a pressure u p t o the design
pressure after v a l v e closing u p o n its actuation.
3.4.3 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f p i p i n g i n s u l a t i o n s h a l l b e
checked for absence o f physical damage and excessive
moisture content.
3.5 S U R V E Y O F R E F R I G E R A T I N G P L A N T
INSTRUMENTATION AND AUTOMATION DEVICES
3.5.1 I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s h a l l b e t e s t e d ( c a l i b r a t e d ) b y
competent organizations i n accordance w i t h Section 5,
Part I "General Provisions" o f t h e Guidelines.Instrument
scales s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t l y i l l u m i n a t e d a n d l i m i t i n g
values o f the parameters measured shall be displayed.
3.5.2 A d j u s t m e n t p a r a m e t e r s o f r e g u l a t i n g d e v i c e s o f
the refrigerant, cooling m e d i u m a n d cooling water
systems, automated protection o f compressors shall be
operationally tested i n accordance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
A u d i b l e alarms and visible indication at the control
station u p o n operation o f protection devices shall be
checked concurrently.
For automated refrigerating plants w i t h unattended
operation, indication o n machinery operation a n d
stoppage, i n d i c a t i o n o f temperature i n refrigerated spaces
a n d alarms i n case o f temperature v a r i a t i o n f r o m t h e
specified value shall b e additionally checked.
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3.6 S U R V E Y O F R E F R I G E R A T E D S P A C E S , R E F R I G E R A T I N G
MACHINERY ROOM, REFRIGERANT STORE ROOMS,
PROCESS EQUIPMENT
ROOMS
3.6.1 E x t e r n a l e x a m i n a t i o n o f t h e spaces s h a l l b e
carried o u t . T o b e checked are emergency exits, absence o f
obstacles, w h i c h b l o c k escape r o u t e s , i l l u m i n a t i o n o f e x i t s ,
opening and closing o f doors and hatch covers f r o m outside
a n d i n s i d e o f t h e spaces, start/stop o f v e n t i l a t i o n a n d w a t e r screen systems f r o m outside a n d inside, tightness o f closing
o f doors, hatch covers, s h u t - d o w n devices o f v e n t i l a t i o n
ducts, d r a i n a g e s y s t e m o f spaces, c o n d i t i o n o f spaces.
Proper securing o f non-stationary refrigerant cylinders for
s t o r m conditions shall b e checked.
3.6.2 C o n d i t i o n o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t e d s p a c e i n s u l a t i o n
s h a l l b e checked: absence o f p h y s i c a l d a m a g e s , ex
cessive m o i s t u r e c o n t e n t . I f i n s u l a t i o n has been repaired
between t w o surveys, the surveyor verifies w o r k m a n s h i p
and the materials used.
3.7 O P E R A T I O N A L
TESTING
3.7.1 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
p l a n t s i s c a r r i e d o u t t o a s c e r t a i n t h a t t h e y a r e f i t f o r safe
operation and capable to m a i n t a i n specified temperatures
i n refrigerated spaces, freezing apparatuses a n d o t h e r
cooling arrangements, t o provide t h e specified t i m e o f
the freezing cycle i n freezing apparatus, t o ascertain that
i n s u l a t i o n o f the refrigerated spaces i s efficient.
3.7.2 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f u n c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plants i s carried out t o ascertain that their components
a f f e c t i n g safe n a v i g a t i o n o f t h e s h i p a n d s a f e t y o f l i f e a t
s e a a r e safe i n o p e r a t i o n .
3.7.3 O p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plants i s carried o u t w i t h refrigerated spaces e m p t y . T h e
Register m a y test the p l a n t u n d e r r e a l c o n d i t i o n s o f a
v o y a g e i n case o f doubts r e g a r d i n g i t s c a p a b i l i t y t o
m a i n t a i n the specified temperatures i n refrigerated spaces
or safety o f its operation.
3.7.4 W h e n a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t i s o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested,
tightness o f the refrigerant s y s t e m shall b e checked.
3.7.5 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y o f u n c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant operational testing and external examination o f the
f o l l o w i n g items shall b e carried out:
c o m p r e s s o r s , heat e x c h a n g e r s a n d o t h e r apparatus,
a n d vessels u n d e r refrigerant pressure, freezing a n d c o o l i n g
apparatus w i t h direct expansion o f refrigerant together
w i t h fittings and refrigerant p i p i n g , as w e l l as automatic
safety devices;
water-screen systems o f spaces o f a m m o n i a refrig
erating machinery;
r e m o t e s w i t c h i n g - o f f o f the m a i n l i g h t i n g o f spaces
o f a m m o n i a refrigerating machinery a n d electrical
equipment o f a m m o n i a refrigerating;
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bilge systems o f a m m o n i a refrigerating machinery

rooms;
emergency remote s w i t c h i n g - o n o f the v e n t i l a t i o n
a n d reserve l i g h t i n g o f spaces o f a m m o n i a refrigerating
machinery;
systems f o r emergency drain o f refrigerants
(the passability o f c o m m o n p i p i n g shall be tested b y
means o f compressed air o r steam).
3.7.6 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s a c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t
shall be operationally t e s t e d . T h e duration o f the plant
operation shall be specified b y t h e s u r v e y o r . U p o n
c o m p l e t i o n o f w o r k i n g m o d e , the r e m o v a l o f s n o w coat
(defrosting) o f cooling arrangements shall be checked.
I n addition to 3.7.5, a l l c o o l i n g devices, p r i m e m o v e r s o f
machinery, cooling water and cooling m e d i u m systems,
v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m o f refrigerated spaces, r e m o t e tem
perature i n d i c a t i o n a n d a l a r m s f o r refrigerated spaces,
automatic regulation devices o f the refrigerant, cooling
water and c o o l i n g m e d i u m systems shall be operationally
t e s t e d . M a i n electrical p o w e r sources for the refrigerating
plant s h a l l b e also o p e r a t i o n a l l y tested.
3.8
TESTS
3.8.1 A t a n n u a l s u r v e y s t h e t i g h t n e s s o f r e f r i g e r a n t
s y s t e m o f the w h o l e refrigerating plant is v e r i f i e d b y l e a k
d e t e c t o r . I f necessary, h y d r a u l i c a n d p n e u m a t i c tests o f
b o t h i n d i v i d u a l items o f m a c h i n e r y , pressure vessels,
apparatus o r parts o f the refrigerating plant o r systems
a n d the plant as a w h o l e as described i n 4 . 8 shall b e
carried o u t . S u c h tests shall b e conducted d u r i n g repairs,
w h i c h require testing f o r strength a n d tightness, a n d
w h e n substantial w e a r and leaks i n joints and fittings o f
the refrigerant, cooling water a n d cooling m e d i u m
systems are f o u n d , as d e e m e d necessary b y the surveyor.
4 SPECIAL
4.1
in Service
agreement w i t h t h e P S Branch O f f i c e . S u c h reduction

m a y be justified b y documented traceability o f main
tenance, opening-up, e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d measurements as
prescribed b y t h e manufacturers a n d their satisfactory
r e s u l t s . T h e s u r v e y o r shall v e r i f y that entries m a d e i n the
d o c u m e n t s are consistent w i t h the c o n d i t i o n o f the i t e m s
as t h e s u r v e y r e s u l t s s h o w .
4.1.3 U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f c l o s e - u p s u r v e y o f i t e m s
o f the refrigerating plant as described i n 4.2 t o 4.6 t h e
entire plant is subject to a v a c u u m - t i g h t test for tightness
and integrity i n compliance w i t h 4.8.4.
4.2 S U R V E Y O F
MACHINERY
4.2.1 A t s u r v e y r e f r i g e r a n t c o m p r e s s o r p a r t s w i t h
necessary opening-up a n d dismantling t o verify their
condition and w e a r as described i n Table 2.1 shall be
e x a m i n e d . A f t e r re-assembly compressors shall be
p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested for t i g h t n e s s . T h e list o f the parts
to b e e x a m i n e d a n d frequency o f examinations are
indicated i n 2.1 o f Table 2 . 1 . F o r the requirements for
p n e u m a t i c tests, r e f e r t o 4 . 8 . 4 .
4.2.2 P a r t s o f c o o l i n g m e d i u m a n d c o o l i n g w a t e r
pumps shall be examined w i t h necessary opening-up and
d i s m a n t l i n g , as w e l l as f a n parts shall b e e x a m i n e d .
4.2.3 P r i m e m o v e r s o f c o m p r e s s o r s , p u m p s , f a n s
s h a l l be e x a m i n e d , f o r w h i c h purpose access thereto s h a l l
be p r o v i d e d b y m e a n s o f necessary o p e n i n g - u p a n d
dismantling.
4.2.4 M a c h i n e r y a n d g e n e r a t o r s s u p p l y i n g e l e c t r i c a l
energy t o the refrigerating plant shall be examined, f o r
w h i c h purpose access thereto s h a l l b e p r o v i d e d b y m e a n s
o f necessary opening-up and dismantling.
4.2.5 A t c l o s e - u p s u r v e y s r e f e r r e d t o i n 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4 . 2 . 3
the applicable provisions o f the relevant sections o f these
Rules shall b e considered.
SURVEY
GENERAL
4.1.1 S p e c i a l s u r v e y f o r c l a s s r e n e w a l o r f o r
confirmation o f safety o f an unclassed refrigerating plant
is a i m e d t o ascertain t h a t t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
refrigerating plant meets the requirements o f the Rules
for t h e Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going
Ships and additional requirements o f the Register.
4.1.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a l l
surveys described i n Section 3 a n d additional surveys,
e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d tests, t h e s c o p e o f w h i c h i s g i v e n i n
4.2 t o 4.6 shall be carried out. T h e reduction o f opening-up,
examinations and measurements against those described
in 4.2 to 4.6 m a ybe allowed b y the surveyor o n
4.3 S U R V E Y O F R E F R I G E R A N T H E A T E X C H A N G E R S
AND PRESSURE VESSELS, AND COOLING APPLIANCES
4.3.1 R e f r i g e r a n t h e a t e x c h a n g e r s a n d p r e s s u r e
vessels s h a l l b e i n t e r n a l l y e x a m i n e d ( a s f a r as practic
able) a n d p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested i n compliance w i t h
Table 2.1.
Freezing and other apparatus w i t h refrigerant direct
e x p a n s i o n are subject t o p n e u m a t i c testing.
T h e f r e q u e n c y o f e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d tests i s g i v e n
i n T a b l e 2 . 1 , test r e q u i r e m e n t s are described i n 4.8.
4.3.2 E x a m i n a t i o n o f i n s u l a t e d v e s s e l s a n d a p p a r a t u s
and residual thickness measurements o f their hulls shall,
i f necessary, b e p e r f o r m e d w i t h particular lengths o f
insulation being r e m o v e d at the surveyor's direction.
Plants
4.4 S U R V E Y O F F I T T I N G S , P I P E L I N E S A N D A I R D U C T S
4.4.1 F i t t i n g s a n d p i p i n g s y s t e m s o f t h e r e f r i g e r a n t ,
c o o l i n g water, c o o l i n g m e d i u m , w a t e r screens, ducts o f
air coolers, v e n t i l a t i o n o f refrigerated spaces, freezing
apparatuses and refrigerating m a c h i n e r y r o o m s shall be
thoroughly examined i n accordance w i t h Table 2 . 1 .
Refrigerant p i p i n g systems shall b e p n e u m a t i c a l l y tested
and that o f c o o l i n g m e d i u m shall be h y d r a u l i c a l l y tested
for tightness i n operation c o n d i t i o n s . T h e frequency o f
t h o r o u g h e x a m i n a t i o n s a n d tests is g i v e n i n T a b l e 2 . 1 ; the
tests are described i n S e c t i o n 12, P a r t X I I " R e f r i g e r a t i n g
Plants" o f the Rules for the Classification and Construc
t i o n o f Sea-Going S h i p s . D u r i n g survey, c o n d i t i o n o f air
duct and p i p i n g i n s u l a t i o n (refer also t o 3.4.1) shall b e
checked, a i r tightness o f air ducts i n non-refrigerated
spaces s h a l l b e c h e c k e d . I n s u l a t e d lengths o f air pipes
shall be examined w i t h the insulation removed, i f they
w e r e installed m o r e t h a n 1 0 years ago.
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4.7 O P E R A T I O N A L
TESTING
4.7.1 T h e s c o p e o f o p e r a t i o n a l t e s t i n g o f a n
unclassed refrigerating plant at special survey shall be
i n accordance w i t h 3.7.5.
4.7.2 A t s p e c i a l s u r v e y s o f a c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant operational testing o f the plant shall be carried out
to check development and maintenance o f the specified
temperatures i n refrigerated spaces, freezing apparatuses
chambers and other c o o l i n g devices.
D u r i n g testing, t h e temperature i n t h e refrigerated
spaces s h a l l b e l o w e r e d t o t h e l o w e s t specified
temperature and m a i n t a i n e d for 16 h o u r s . I n the course
o f maintenance o f this temperature, operation o f standby
refrigerating machines, compressors and pumps shall be
checked; standby equipment shall operate f o r 6 hours
instead o f the m a i n equipment.
Operation o f automatic control a n d regulating
devices as w e l l as l o c a l ( m a n u a l ) c o n t r o l , i f fitted, shall
be tested.
The accuracy o f t h e specified temperature main
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4.5 S U R V E Y O F I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N ,
temperature difference i n various points o f the cargo
A L A R M AND WARNING SYSTEMS,
AND REFRIGERATING PLANT AUTOMATION DEVICES
space v o l u m e ) s h a l l b e i n line w i t h technical require
ments for the refrigerating plant depending o n particular
4.5.1 T h e s c o p e o f s u r v e y i s g i v e n i n 3 . 5 ; t h e t y p e s o f t h e c a r g o e s c a r r i e d . W h e r e t h e r e a r e n o s u c h
requirements t h e accuracy o f the specified temperature
frequency o f survey is s h o w n i n Table 2 . 1 .
m a i n t e n a n c e s h a l l b e w i t h i n + 2 C.
I n case o f c h a n g e o f i n s u l a t i o n c o n s t r u c t i o n as w e l l
as a f t e r r e p a i r o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f i n s u l a t i o n u p o n
4.6 S U R V E Y O F R E F R I G E R A T E D S P A C E S
completion o f operational testing, the refrigerating plant
AND THEIR INSULATION, REFRIGERATING
MACHINERY
ROOM, REFRIGERANT STORE ROOMS,
shall be stopped and a temperature rise inside refrigerated
PROCESS EQUIPMENT
ROOMS
spaces, a m b i e n t a i r , seawater temperatures, a n d also
temperatures i n t h e spaces adjacent t o t h e refrigerated
spaces s h a l l b e m e a s u r e d . T h e m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e
4.6.1 S u r v e y o f t h e a b o v e s p a c e s s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t
carried out every hour during 12 hours.
in compliance with Table 2.1.
W h e n a m m o n i a refrigerating machinery rooms and
The t i m e f o r reaching t h e lowest specified a i r
a m m o n i a storerooms are examined, attention shall be
temperatures i n c o o l e d cargo spaces s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d ,
g i v e n t o detection o f gastightness f a i l u r e s . F o r close-up
w i t h m e a s u r i n g the m e a n air a n d sea w a t e r temperatures.
s u r v e y o f the insulation-refrigerated cargo spaces s h a l l b e
t h o r o u g h l y cleaned and ventilated, a l l detachable boards
shall be removed.
4.8 T E S T S
D u r i n g survey, the condition o f the insulation shall
be checked t o ensure that i t i s n o t damaged o r i t s
moisture content is not too high.
4.8.1 T e s t s o f t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a n d its c o m p o n e n t s
shall b e carried out i n the presence o f the surveyor.
W h e r e necessary, t h e i n s u l a t i o n shall b e l o c a l l y
opened u p o r samples shall be cut b y drilling t h e m out.
4.8.2 T h e n e c e s s i t y o f a p p r o p r i a t e p e r i o d i c a l t e s t s i s
specified i n Sections 3 t o 5.
Tightness o f closure o f hatches, doors a n d ventila
t i o n ducts shall b e checked.
R e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a n d its c o m p o n e n t s are subject t o
u n s c h e d u l e d tests i n case o f repairs, o p e n i n g - u p o r
d i s m a n t l i n g as w e l l as after re-assembly.
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4.8.3 T h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p n e u m a t i c , h y d r a u l i c a n d
v a c u u m - t i g h t tests a r e g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 1 2 , Part X I I
"Refrigerating Plants" o f the Rules for the Classification
4.8.4 I n c a r r y i n g o u t p n e u m a t i c t e s t , t h e f o l l o w i n g
instructions shall b e considered:
.1 p n e u m a t i c tests s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t b y d r y air,
carbon dioxide o r nitrogen;
.2 i n t h e c o u r s e o f t h e t e s t s t h e e n t i r e s y s t e m d u r i n g
18 h o u r s s h a l l b e k e p t u n d e r pressure, w h i c h s h a l l b e
recorded e v e r y h o u r . A pressure drop d u r i n g the first s i x
hours shall n o t exceed 2 p e r c e n t . D u r i n g r e m a i n i n g
12 hours t h e pressure shall n o t change, p r o v i d e d t h e
ambient temperature remains constant; otherwise a
recalculation shall b e made (refer t o 2.5.5.11, Part I I
Guidelines);
.3 o n l y f o r r e f r i g e r a n t s o f G r o u p I a f t e r t e s t i n g t h e
system shall be drained.Special attention shall be given
to drainage o f piping, apparatus and refrigerant cylinders.
T h e refrigerant system shall b e also subjected t o a
v a c u u m - t i g h t test (refer t o 2.5.5.14, P a r t I I " C a r r y i n g o u t
Classification Survey o f Ships" o f the Guidelines);
.4 a f t e r t h e s y s t e m h a s b e e n f i l l e d w i t h a r e f r i g e r a n t
all j o i n t s and fittings shall b e tested for tightness.
5 INITIAL
SURVEY
5.1 T h e s c o p e o f i n i t i a l s u r v e y i s d e c i d e d b y t h e
Register i n each particular case i n accordance w i t h
Table 2.1 as for a n appropriate special s u r v e y depending
o n t h e age o f ship a n d technical condition o f t h e
refrigerating plant a n d i t s machinery; devices a n d
c o m p o n e n t s (refer t o 1.6.2).
5.2 I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e s u r v e y s p r e s c r i b e d b y
Table 2 . 1 , at initial survey o f the refrigerating plant
compliance o f the design, arrangement and installation o f
m a c h i n e r y , apparatus, pressure vessels a n d other items o f
technical supervision, equipment o f refrigerating ma
chinery r o o m s , refrigerant store r o o m s , process requipment rooms a n d electrical equipment w i t h t h e
requirements o f the Rules f o r the Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships shall be verified.
For classed refrigerating plants, capacity and cycle
d u r a t i o n i n the freezing apparatus as w e l l as c o m p l i a n c e
o f the e q u i p m e n t a n d i n s u l a t i o n o f refrigerated spaces
w i t h the requirements o f the Rules for the Classification
and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships shall be verified.
The technical condition o fitems o fsupervision is
assessed based o n the s u r v e y results, h a v i n g regard t o
permissible wear limits specified b y the manufacturer o f
the items, assessment o f the condition at t h e previous
s u r v e y and p r o v i s i o n s o f Section 6.
5.3 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y , t h e s h i p o w n e r s h a l l s u b m i t
technical documentation w i t h i n t h e scope referred t o
i n 1.6.3 a n d 1.6.4.
5.4 A t i n i t i a l s u r v e y o f c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ,
the s h i p o w n e r s h a l l ensure that t h e tests o f t h e
refrigerating plant i n o p e r a t i o n are carried o u t t o ensure
maintenance o f the lowest specified temperatures i n the
refrigerated spaces at a m b i e n t temperatures correspond
ing t o t h e design conditions for t h e particular area o f
n a v i g a t i o n . D u r i n g tests the general w o r k i n g capacity o f
elements used according t o their direct purpose, t h e
actual duration o f cycle o f reaching specification
temperatures, heat transfer factor o f t h e refrigerated
space i n s u l a t i o n s h a l l b e checked.
W h e r e t h e r m a l tests o f the r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t a r e
carried o u t at air a n d sea w a t e r temperatures l o w e r t h a n
those corresponding t o t h e design conditions, mainte
nance o f the lowest specified temperatures under design
condition shall be confirmed b y the shipowner b y means
o f a calculation made according to a procedure approved
b y t h e R e g i s t e r , b a s e d o n t h e r e s u l t s o f t h e tests.
Maintenance o f the specified temperatures under actual
operating conditions i n the particular area o f n a v i g a t i o n
is v e r i f i r e d b y t h e s u r v e y o r d u r i n g t h e v o y a g e .
Such verification m a y be made b y t h e surveyor,
u s i n g refrigerating plant l o g b o o k records n o t later t h a n
at t h e f i r s t a n n u a l s u r v e y .
A t initial survey ofclassed refrigerating plant o f f i s h i n g
vessels, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e a b o v e tests, c a p a b i l i t y o f t h e p l a n t
t o d e v e l o p t h e s p e c i f i e d t e m p e r a t u r e s i n f r e e z i n g appara
tuses shall b e checked, capacity a n d fish product freezing
cycle i n freezing apparatus shall b e determined.
The scope o f operational testing at initial survey o f
t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s h a l l b e g e n e r a l l y n o t less t h a n t h a t
at s p e c i a l s u r v e y o f c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ( r e f e r
t o 4 . 7 . 2 ) , e x c e p t f o r t h e c a s e s i n d i c a t e d i n 1.6.2.
6 ASSESSMENT
OF T H ET E C H N I C A L CONDITION
6.1 G e n e r a l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e
technical condition are g i v e n i n Section 5, Part I
"General Provisions".
6.2 T h e a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f t h e
refrigerating plant is based o n the results o f the survey,
using records o f the previous surveys and information o n
wear, d a m a g e s a n d defects r e v e a l e d i n t h e course o f
o p e r a t i o n a s w e l l as r e p a i r s a n d r e p l a c e m e n t s i n d i c a t e d i n
the ship documents (condition assessment records, ship
reports, engine l o g b o o k s , etc.).
6.3 A l l o w a b l e w e a r , d a m a g e s a n d d e f e c t s o f
structures, assemblies a n d components shall b e i n line
w i t h t h e manufacturer's instructions a n d certificates as
w e l l as the p r o v i s i o n s o f this Section.
Plants
Vibration o f machinery and heat exchangers based

o n measurement results is evaluated according t o
v i b r a t i o n standards g i v e n i n the R u l e s for the Classifica
t i o n and Construction o f Sea-Going Ships.
6.4 I n a s s e s s i n g t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f m a c h i n e r y
and electrical equipment items, w h i c h a r e parts o f the
refrigerating plant and not covered b y this Section, t h e
relevant provisions o f 2.4.5, Part I I "Survey Schedule
and Scope" shall b e considered.
6.5 W h e r e h a z a r d o u s d e f e c t s e x c e e d i n g a l l o w a b l e
limits are revealed during t h e survey, assemblies a n d
components o f the refrigerating plant shall b e repaired or
r e p l a c e d . R e f e r r e d t o such defects m a y b e damages,
wears a n d failures indicated i n 2.4.5, Part I I " S u r v e y
Schedule and Scope".
6.6 W h e r e w e a r , d a m a g e s o r d e f e c t s o f m a c h i n e r y
and electrical equipment components hazardous f o r
n a v i g a t i o n o r safety o f life at sea are f o u n d during the
survey o f t h e refrigerating plant, t h e i t e m shall be
considered u n f i t for service, a n d its further use shall b e
forbidden u n t i l the defect i s rectified.
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A possibility o f temporary operation o fthe

refrigerating plant w i t h certain restrictions i s subject t o
special consideration b y the Register i n each particular
case.
W h e n i t is found during operational testing that
vibration o f machinery o r heat exchangers exceeds t h e
specified l i m i t s (refer t o 6.3), a r r a n g e m e n t s s h a l l be m a d e
to reduce vibration.
6.7 W h e n i t i s f o u n d d u r i n g t h e s u r v e y a n d t e s t i n g o f
the classed refrigerating plant that the technical condition
o f the refrigerating machines or insulation o f refrigerated
spaces does n o t a l l o w t o m a i n t a i n t h e specified
temperatures i n the refrigerated spaces, freezing cham
bers a n d i n other c o o l i n g devices, t h e class o f t h e
r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t s h a l l b e w i t h d r a w n . I n t h i s case, t h e
class o f the refrigerating plant m a y b e m a i n t a i n e d f o r
other temperatures i n refrigerated spaces as d e t e r m i n e d
i n the course o f t h e r m a l tests, p r o v i d e d the c o n d i t i o n o f
the refrigerating plant items is n o t hazardous for ship
n a v i g a t i o n a n d s a f e t y o f l i f e a t sea.
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APPENDIX
LIST O F SHIP TECHNICAL
T h i s A p p e n d i x contains a list o f ship technical
documentation necessary t o verify compliance w i t h the
technical requirements a n d p r o v i s i o n o f appropriate
indices a n d characteristics required b y the R u l e s f o r the
Classification a n d Construction o f Sea-Going Ships at
initial s u r v e y o f a ship b u i l t n o t t o t h e class o f the
Register o r A C S I A C S member.
T h e list includes constructio
n documentation issued t o t h e ship u p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f
construction o r substantial repairs a n d replacements o f
items o f technical supervision.
T h e scope o f the required technical d o c u m e n t a t i o n
m a y b e reduced (except for m a n d a t o r y documentation
required b y the Rules f o r the Classification a n d
C o n s t r u c t i o n o f S e a - G o i n g Ships) i n case d o c u m e n t a t i o n
o f c l a s s i f i c a t i o n o r o t h e r s u r v e y a u t h o r i t i e s , a n d ship
yards (manufacturers) is available, w h i c h confirms t h e
compliance w i t h the technical requirements o f the rules
and international conventions, quality o f the materials
u s e d a n d w o r k m a n s h i p , p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e r e q u i r e d tests
o f t h e i t e m s b y a test h y d r a u l i c o r p n e u m a t i c pressure,
test l o a d , sea trials o f m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d t h e r m a l
tests o f the r e f r i g e r a t i n g plant, p r o v i d e d the documenta
tion submitted contains a l l information required f o r
issuing the Register documents.
I n case o f alterations a n d r e p l a c e m e n t s o f h u l l
structures, items o f m a c h i n e r y installation, refrigerating
plant and equipment, the scope o f the d o c u m e n t a t i o n t o
be submitted shall be consistent w i t h t h e scope o f
alterations and replacements made.
Acceptance documentation i n compliance w i t h Part I
"General Regulations for Technical Supervision" o f the
Rules for Technical Supervision during Construction o f
Ships a n d Manufacture o f Materials a n d Products f o r
Ships shall be submitted f o r n e w l y installed items
produced under the Register technical supervision.
Calculations necessary f o r verification o f compli
ance w i t h the requirements o f the rules m a y b e requested
b y the surveyor, i f the documentation submitted i s not
sufficient t o verify it.
W h e n t h e shipowner cannot submit some o f t h e
d o c u m e n t a t i o n i n d i c a t e d i n t h e list, h e s h a l l e n s u r e t h a t t h e
n e c e s s a r y i n f o r m a t i o n i s a v a i l a b l e f o r t h e s u r v e y o r at i n i t i a l
survey w i t h submission o f the required drawings based o n
full-scale measurements a n d necessary calculations.
W h e r e certificates o r other d o c u m e n t s t o c o n f i r m that
t h e r e q u i r e d tests h a v e b e e n c a r r i e d o u t are n o t a v a i l a b l e ,
i t e m s s h a l l b e s u b j e c t e d t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e tests.
R e d u c t i o n or alteration o f the scope o f ship technical
d o c u m e n t a t i o n shall b e subject t o special consideration
b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h p a r t i c u l a r case.
DOCUMENTATION
1 SHIP G E N E R A L
DOCUMENTATION:
1.1 s h i p s p e c i f i c a t i o n ( m a y b e s u b m i t t e d i n s e p a r a t e
parts);
1.2 i n f o r m a t i o n o n l o a d i n g a n d b a l l a s t i n g ( b a s e d o n
strength conditions);
1.3 I n f o r m a t i o n o n S t a b i l i t y , I n s t r u c t i o n s o n
c o n s u m i n g l i q u i d cargoes a n d solid ballast stowage
plan;
1.4 i n f o r m a t i o n o n s u b d i v i s i o n o f t h e s h i p a n d
compartment schematic drawing, w h i c h shows a l l
watertight decks, tanks a n d enclosures w i t h indication
o f types o f closing appliances, their drives and fittings
for equalizing heel and trim;
1.5 b u l k c a r g o l o a d i n g p l a n ;
1.6 d e c k t i m b e r c a r g o s t o w a g e a n d s e c u r i n g
drawings;
1.7 s t a b i l i t y a n d s u b d i v i s i o n c a l c u l a t i o n s w i t h
verification o f the compliance w i t h the requirements o f
t h e R u l e s f o r t h e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f Sea
G o i n g Ships ( i f specially requested b y the surveyor);
1.8 f r e e b o a r d c a l c u l a t i o n ( i f s p e c i a l l y r e q u e s t e d b y
the surveyor);
1.9 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n ;
1.10 l i n e s d r a w i n g ;
1.11 l i s t o f m a c h i n e r y a n d e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d o n
b o a r d w i t h b r i e f i n d i c a t i o n o f their characteristics;
1.12 l o a d l i n e a n d d r a u g h t m a r k d r a w i n g ;
1.13 I n c l i n i n g T e s t R e p o r t ;
1.14 c a p a c i t y c a l c u l a t i o n ;
1.15 C a r g o S e c u r i n g M a n u a l ;
1.16 N o n - G r a i n B u l k C a r g o L o a d i n g S t a b i l i t y .
2 DOCUMENTATION ON SHIP
HULL:
2.1 h u l l s p e c i f i c a t i o n ( m a y b e s u b m i t t e d w i t h i n t h e
g e n e r a l s h i p s p e c i f i c a t i o n , r e f e r t o 1.1 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
2.2 d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f h u l l s c a n t l i n g s , l o n g i t u d i n a l a n d
local strength a n d allowable deck load calculations
(if specially requested b ythe surveyor);
2.3 h u l l d r a w i n g s :
2.3.1 m i d s h i p s e c t i o n p l a n ;
2.3.2 s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g s ( s h i p p r o f i l e , d e c k s a n d
p l a t f o r m s , d o u b l e b o t t o m , s u p e r s t r u c t u r e s a n d deck
houses);
2.3.3 s h e l l e x p a n s i o n d r a w i n g ( f o r r e i n f o r c e d p l a s t i c
ships, o n l y i n case w h e n s h e l l p l a t i n g h a s variable
thickness);
Appendix 1
2.3.4 t r a n s v e r s e a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d d r a w
ings;
2.3.5 d r a w i n g s o f s t e m s , p r o p e l l e r b r a c k e t s a n d
bossing;
2.3.6 d r a w i n g s o f m a i n e n g i n e s e a t i n g s a n d b o i l e r
bearings w i t h b o t t o m structure underneath;
2.3.7 s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g o f f o i l a r r a n g e m e n t a n d a i r
cushion skirt;
2.3.8 d r a w i n g s o f s h i p e n d s .
3 DOCUMENTATION O NSHIP EQUIPMENT A N D OUTFIT:
3.1 s p e c i f i c a t i o n o n s h i p e q u i p m e n t a n d o u t f i t ( m a y
be submitted w i t h i n t h e general ship specification, refer
t o 1.1 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n a r r a n g e m e n t a n d c l o s i n g
a p p l i a n c e s o f o p e n i n g s i n s h e l l p l a t i n g , d e c k s , super
structures, deckhouses a n d bulkheads:
3.2.1 a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n o f o p e n i n g s i n s h e l l p l a t i n g ,
decks, superstructures, deckhouses a n d bulkheads w i t h
indication o f coaming heights a n d design o f closing
appliances, r e m o t e drives f o r closing appliances a n d
drive control panels;
3.2.2 s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g s o f m a c h i n e r y c a s i n g s ,
c o m p a n i o n w a y s , side ports, cargo hatches a n d w a t e r t i g h t
doors i n bulkheads ( m a y be submitted w i t h i n the hull
drawings, refer t o 2.3 o f this A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.2.3 s t r e n g t h c a l c u l a t i o n o f c l o s i n g a p p l i a n c e s
(if specially requested b y the surveyor);
3.3 s t e e r i n g g e a r d o c u m e n t a t i o n :
3.3.1 s t e e r i n g g e a r a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n ;
3.3.2 d r a w i n g s o f r u d d e r a n d i t s p a r t s ;
3.3.3 s t r e n g t h c a l c u l a t i o n s o f e s s e n t i a l c o m p o n e n t s
o f t h e rudder a n d gear ( i f specially requested b y t h e
surveyor);
3.4 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n a n c h o r a r r a n g e m e n t :
general arrangement plan o fanchor arrangement;
3.5 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n m o o r i n g a r r a n g e m e n t :
general arrangement plan o f m o o r i n g arrangement;
3.6 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n t o w i n g a r r a n g e m e n t :
general arrangement plan o f t o w i n g arrangement;
3.7 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n m a s t s a n d r i g g i n g :
mast drawings w i t h specification o f ropes a n d loose
gear;
3.8 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n e q u i p m e n t o f h o l d s f o r b u l k
c a r g o s e p a r a t i o n ( r e f e r a l s o t o 1.5 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) :
structural d r a w i n g o f s h i f t i n g boards a n d feeders a n d
their attachment t o t h e ship structures;
3.9 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n c r e w a n d p a s s e n g e r p r o t e c
tion:
general arrangement plans o f gangways a n d under
deck passages; h a n d rails o n w e a t h e r decks, p l a t f o r m s
and gangways, grab rails a n d guard rails o n deck t i m b e r
cargo;
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3.10
documentationonshipspaces(referalso
to 3.12.2 o f this A p p e n d i x ) :
general arrangement plans o f ship spaces a n d exits
there f r o m ( m a y be s h o w n o n ship general arrangement
p l a n , r e f e r t o 1.9 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.11 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s e c u r i n g d e v i c e s f o r c o n t a i n e r s :
3.11.1 d r a w i n g o f c o n t a i n e r s s t o w i n g a n d s e c u r i n g ;
3.11.2 c e r t i f i c a t e s i s s u e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r o r a
classification society recognized b y the Register o n
loose securing devices f o r containers;
3.12 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n e m e r g e n c y o u t f i t :
3.12.1 l i s t o f e m e r g e n c y o u t f i t ( m a y b e i n c l u d e d i n
the specification, refer t o 3.1 o f this A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.12.2 o u t f i t a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f
emergency stations;
3.13 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n f i r e p r o t e c t i o n :
3.13.1 d e s c r i p t i o n o f s h i p f i r e p r o t e c t i o n w i t h
i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e m a t e r i a l s used i n ship spaces a n d
i n f o r m a t i o n o n their combustibility, closing appliances
for openings i n fire-resisting a n d fire-retarding divisions,
closures o f doors, casings, v e n t i l a t i o n ducts, r i n g spaces
o f funnels, skylights a n d other openings i n cargo,
m a c h i n e r y a n d p u m p r o o m s as w e l l as d e s c r i p t i o n o f
f i r e - f i g h t i n g , fire a l a r m a n d d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m s (descrip
tion m a y be included i n the specification, refer t o 3 . 1 o f
this A p p e n d i x ) ;
3.13.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n o f s h i p s p a c e s w i t h
indication o f fire-resisting a n d fire-retarding divisions,
closures t h e r e i n , fire c o n t r o l r o o m s a n d stations, escape
routes a n d emergency exits; f o r passenger ships a n d
ships assimilated t o passenger ships m a i n vertical zone
subdivision drawings;
3.13.3 b a s i c d i a g r a m s o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g s y s t e m s ;
3.13.4 b a s i c d i a g r a m s o f f i r e a l a r m a n d d e t e c t i o n
systems;
3.13.5 l i s t o f f i r e - f i g h t i n g o u t f i t a n d a r r a n g e m e n t
plan;
3.13.6 p l a n s e x h i b i t e d i n t h e m a i n f i r e c o n t r o l
station, w h e e l h o u s e a n d i n conspicuous places, refer
t o 1.4, P a r t V I " F i r e P r o t e c t i o n " o f t h e R u l e s f o r t h e
4 DOCUMENTATION O NMACHINERY
INSTALLATION:
4.1 m a c h i n e r y i n s t a l l a t i o n s p e c i f i c a t i o n ( m a y b e
submitted w i t h i n the general ship specification, refer
4.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s f o r m a c h i n e r y ,
boilers, heat exchangers a n d pressure vessels i n machin
ery spaces a n d b o i l e r r o o m s ;
4.3 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y ,
gears a n d couplings:
descriptions o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y m a c h i n e r y , gears
and couplings w i t h necessary manufacturer's structural
260
d r a w i n g s . W h e r e t h e descriptions d o n o t contain
sufficient information, the f o l l o w i n g i s required:
4.3.1 g e n e r a l v i e w w i t h s e c t i o n s ;
4.3.2 d r a w i n g s o f c r a n k s h a f t s a n d c a r g o s h a f t s ,
p i n i o n s a n d gears, r e d u c t i o n gears as w e l l as d r i v e n a n d
d r i v i n g gears;
4.3.3 a s s e m b l y d r a w i n g s o f t u r b i n e r o t o r s , h y d r a u l i c
d r i v e s , a i r c h a r g e r s , p u m p s , etc.;
4.3.4 c i r c u i t d i a g r a m s o f c o n t r o l , g o v e r n i n g ,
monitoring, alarm and protection systems;
4.3.5 d r a w i n g s o f w e l d e d p a r t s ( e n g i n e f r a m e , b e d
plates, h o u s i n g s a n d other parts) c o n t a i n i n g w e l d i n g
information;
4.3.6 s t r e n g t h c a l c u l a t i o n s f o r e s s e n t i a l p a r t s
(if specially requested b ythe surveyor);
4.3.7 t o r s i o n a l v i b r a t i o n c a l c u l a t i o n s i n t h e e n g i n e
p o w e r receiver s y s t e m as w e l l as results o f t o r s i o n a l
vibration metering i n the engine shafting propeller
system and conclusion o n the results;
4.3.8 o p e r a t i o n d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f m a i n a n d a u x i l i a r y
m a c h i n e r y (files, schedules o f technical maintenance a n d
repair) c o m p i l e d o n t h e basis o f t h e manufacturers'
recommendations, operation experience and the Register
normative documents;
4.4 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s h a f t i n g a n d p r o p e l l e r :
4.4.1 s h a f t i n g g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n ;
4.4.2 d r a w i n g s o f s t e r n t u b e , p r o p e l l e r , i n t e r m e d i a t e
a n d thrust shafts;
4.4.3 p r o p e l l e r d r a w i n g ;
4.4.4 C P P p i t c h c o n t r o l g e a r d r a w i n g ;
4.4.5 C P P s y s t e m d i a g r a m s ;
4.5 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s t e a m b o i l e r s , h e a t e x c h a n g e r s
a n d pressure vessels:
structural drawings w i t h sections;
4.6 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n s y s t e m s a n d p i p i n g :
4.6.1 d i a g r a m s o f p i p i n g s y s t e m s ;
4.6.2 b o t t o m a n d s i d e v a l v e s a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n .
5 DOCUMENTATION ON REFRIGERATING
PLANT:
5.1 s p e c i f i c a t i o n f o r s h i p r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t ( m a y b e
submitted w i t h i n t h e general ship specification, refer
5.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f a r e f r i g e r a t i n g
plant;
5.3 a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f e q u i p m e n t i n t h e r e f r i g e r a t i n g
m a c h i n e r y r o o m s w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f escape routes;
5.4 a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f e q u i p m e n t i n t h e r e f r i g e
rated spaces a n d their i n s u l a t i o n ;
5.5 c i r c u i t d i a g r a m s o f r e f r i g e r a n t , c o o l i n g m e d i u m ,
cooling water systems;
5.6 a i r c o o l i n g b a s i c d i a g r a m ;
5.7 b a s i c d i a g r a m o f t e l e t h e r m o m e t e r s t a t i o n a n d
thermometer pipe arrangement;
5.8 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n o f c o o l i n g a n d f r e e z i n g
apparatus and their insulation;
5.8.1 f o r u n c l a s s e d r e f r i g e r a t i n g p l a n t d o c u m e n t a t i o n
shall b e submitted i n t h e scope indicated i n 5.2, 5.3
a n d 5.5 o f t h i s A p p e n d i x ;
5.8.2 d o c u m e n t a t i o n o n c o m p r e s s o r s , p u m p s , f a n s
a n d their p r i m e m o v e r s , heat exchangers a n d other
apparatus, pressure vessels, fittings, p i p i n g systems a n d
electrical equipment shall b e submitted i n t h e scope
indicated i n Sections 4 and 6 o f this Appendix.
6 DOCUMENTATION ON E L E C T R I C A L
EQUIPMENT:
6.1 s p e c i f i c a t i o n o n s h i p e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t ( m a y
be s u b m i t t e d w i t h i n the general ship specification, refer
6.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f e s s e n t i a l e l e c t r i c a l
equipment and electric p r o p u l s i o n plant;
6.3 d i a g r a m s o f p o w e r d i s t r i b u t i o n f r o m t h e m a i n
a n d e m e r g e n c y sources o f electrical p o w e r : ship's m a i n s ,
lighting ( u p t o suction switch boards) a n d navigation
lights;
6.4 d i a g r a m s o f m a i n a n d e m e r g e n c y s w i t c h b o a r d s
a n d c o n t r o l desks;
6.5 d e t a i l e d d i a g r a m s o f t h e m a i n c u r r e n t , e x c i t a t i o n ,
pilot, signalling, protection a n d interlocking o f t h e
electric p r o p u l s i o n plant;
6.6 c i r c u i t d i a g r a m s o f o u t e r c o n n e c t i o n s o f s h i p
control, telephone communication, general alarm system,
fire detection and fire a l a r m system;
6.7 d i a g r a m s o f e s s e n t i a l e l e c t r i c d r i v e s ;
6.8 d i a g r a m s o f l u b r i c a t i o n a n d c o o l i n g s y s t e m s f o r
m a i n electric machines;
6.9 p r o t e c t i v e e a r t h i n g d i a g r a m s , l i g h t n i n g c o n d u c
tor calculations for o i l tankers, gas carriers, M O D U a n d
n o n - m e t a l ships;
6.10 c a l c u l a t i o n o f n e c e s s a r y o u t p u t o f s h i p ' s e l e c t r i c
p o w e r plant providing t h e operating conditions o f the
ship ( i f specially requested b ythe surveyor).
7 DOCUMENTATION ON AUTOMATION
SYSTEMS:
7.1 l i n e a n d b l o c k d i a g r a m s o f a u t o m a t i o n s y s t e m s
o f e q u i p m e n t a n d m a c h i n e r y ( c o n t r o l , s i g n a l l i n g , auto
mation and protection);
7.2 g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t p l a n s o f a u t o m a t i o n u n i t s ,
boards, m o n i t o r i n g a n d c o n t r o l panels, etc, as w e l l as
their location plans o n board a ship;
7.3 m o u n t i n g a n d s t r u c t u r a l d r a w i n g s o f a u t o m a t i o n
systems a n d devices, sensors, a l a r m devices, instruments,
as w e l l a s s w i t c h b o a r d s a n d d e s k s o f c o n t r o l a n d
monitoring.
Appendix 2
261
APPENDIX
I N S T R U C T I O N S F O RD E T E R M I N A T I O N O F T H ET E C H N I C A L CONDITION,
R E N O V A T I O N A N D R E P A I R O F T H EH U L L S O F S E A - G O I N G S H I P S
1
1.1
1.2
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Purpose
262
Application
262
Definitions
262
Instructions o n assessment of the hull
technicalcondition
267
General
267
Structures w i t h wear
268
Structures w i t h deformations
270
Structures w i t h cracks and ruptures
271
Flaw detection of the hull
271
General
271
272
274
Structures w i t h cracks and ruptures
275
Standards for hull with defects
276
General
276
278
282
Structures w i t h cracks
284
Structures w i t h intensive wear and progressing
deformations
284
Directions a n d recommendations on hull

repair
284
5.1 G e n e r a l
284
5.2 Structures w i t h w e a r
285
5.3 S t r u c t u r e s w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s
288
5.4 Structures w i t h cracks a n d ruptures . . . . 2 9 1
6
Instructions o n hull renovation
292
6.1 G e n e r a l
292
6.2 A p p l i c a t i o n for h u l l r e n o v a t i o n
292
6.3 I n s t r u c t i o n s o n a s s e s s m e n t o f h u l l c o n d i t i o n 2 9 2
6.4 H u l l f l a w detection
292
6.5 S t a n d a r d s f o r structures w i t h w e a r
293
6.6 Instructions and recommendations o n r e p a i r s . 2 9 4
6.7 Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y w i t h the Requirements
o f H u l l Structure R e n o v a t i o n Procedure
294
Appendix 2 - i . R e g i s t r a t i o n f o r m s f o r m e a s u r i n g
the parameters o f h u l l w i t h defects
295
Appendix 2-2.Recommendations
on measurement
o f /oo p a r a m e t e r a t i n d e n t a t i o n m e a s u r i n g . 3 0 3
Appendix 2 - 3 . F o r m o f r e q u e s t f o r t h e s h i p ' s h u l l
renovation
304
262
1 PURPOSE
1.1
APPLICATION
1.1.7 I n s o m e c a s e s , w h e n s u b s t a n t i a t i o n s a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register are available, departures f r o m t h e
provisions o f the Instructions are permissible.
1.2 D E F I N I T I O N S
1.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r D e t e r m i n a t i o n o f
the Technical Condition, Renovation a n d Repair o f the
H u l l s o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s c o n t a i n r e g u l a t i o n s f o r deter
m i n i n g t h e technical c o n d i t i o n a n d r e n o v a t i o n , as w e l l as
recommendations f o r repairing t h e hulls o f displacement
s h i p s i n s e r v i c e t h a t are s u b j e c t t o t h e t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n
o f the Register.
T h e provisions o f the Instructions apply t o the hulls,
superstructures a n d deckhouses o f steel ships and, unless
expressly p r o v i d e d otherwise, t o superstructures a n d
deckhouses made o f a l u m i n u m alloys.
T h e application o f the Instructions t o ships, w h i c h
purpose, dimensions a n d design are n o t covered b y t h e
R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n is subject t o special consideration
b y the Register.
1.1.2 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s a r e b a s e d o n
t h e c o n d i t i o n o f e n s u r i n g safe h u l l o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g
5 years between special surveys.
1.1.3 T h e I n s t r u c t i o n s h a v e s u p p l e m e n t e d t h e s e
Rules a n dGuidelines o n Technical Supervision o f Ships
i n Service.
1.1.4 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s i s m a n d a
tory w h e n determining t h e technical condition a n d
c a r r y i n g o u t the r e n o v a t i o n o f the ship's h u l l .
1.1.5 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s i s r e c o m
m e n d e d w h e n c a r r y i n g o u t the h u l l repair.
1.1.6 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s c o v e r t h e
f o l l o w i n g h u l l structural defects:
wear;
residual deformations;
cracks.
1.1.6.1 T h e I n s t r u c t i o n s c o n t a i n t h e d e f i n i t i o n s o f t h e
following types o f wear:
total wear;
local wear;
pitting.
The Instructions contain t h e definitions o f t h e
following types o f local wear:
spot wear;
linear wear;
groove wear.
1.1.6.2 T h e I n s t r u c t i o n s c o n t a i n t h e d e f i n i t i o n s o f t h e
following types o f residual deformations:
deflections;
ribs;
indentations;
bulges.
1.1.6.3 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s a p p l y t o
fatigue cracks a n d fractures.
1
Hereinafter, t h e Instructions.
1.2.1 F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s , t h e
following definitions have been adopted.
F r a m i n g m e m b e r is a member o fprimary o r
deep framing.
D e f l e c t i o n is the permanent deflection o f a plate
area b e t w e e n f r a m i n g m e m b e r s (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-1).
I n d e n t a t i o n is t h e permanent deflection o f a
plate o r i t s p o r t i o n together w i t h f r a m i n g m e m b e r s
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-1).
B u l g e is t h e permanent deflection o fa member
w e b area o r plate stiffener area i n w a y o f a n indentation
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-1).
R i b i s a p e r m a n e n t d e f l e c t i o n o f s e v e r a l adjacent plate
sections b e t w e e n f r a m i n g m e m b e r s (refer t o F i g . 1 2 1-1).
D e f e c t is a m o d i f i c a t i o n o f dimensions, shape o r
crippling o f a h u l l m e m b e r d u r i n g t h e ship service.
F l a w d e t e c t i o n isa survey o f hull members i n
order t o determine the types o f defects contained t h e r e i n
that shall be determined instrumentally and b y recording
n u m e r i c a l parameters o f the defects.
R e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n is a modification o f
the initial f o r m o f h u l l m e m b e r d u r i n g t h e ship service
because o f overloading a n d wear.
W e a r ( c o r r o s i o n ) is a reduction o f hull
m e m b e r thickness d u r i n g ship service because o f
corrosion and/or abrasion.
G r o o v e w e a r is a groove-shaped reduction o f
plate o r h u l l m e m b e r thickness (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-2). A n
example o f grooving corrosion is s h o w n i n Fig.1.2.1-4.
L i n e a r w e a r is a plate thickness reduction o n the
narrow length o f welds, b y w h i c h hull members are
attached (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-2).
L o c a l w e a r is a n accelerated reduction o f
thickness i n t h e certain h u l l m e m b e r areas i n t h e f o r m
o f groove, linear a n d spot wear.
T o t a l w e a r is a n approximately equal reduction
o f thickness o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r as a w h o l e (refer t o
F i g . 1.2.1-2).
S p o t w e a r i s a n accelerated reduction o f plate
thickness i n certain locations o r areas o f h u l l m e m b e r
w e b s (refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-2).
P i t t i n g i s a n accelerated local h u l l m e m b e r
thickness reduction i n t h e f o r m o f pits, cavities, etc.
(refer t o F i g . 1.2.1-2). P i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y i s defined as
s h o w n i n Fig.1.2.1-3. Refer also t o t h e Instruction o n
E d g e c o r r o s i o n i s defined as l o c a l c o r r o s i o n a t
the free edges o f plates, stiffeners, p r i m a r y support
m e m b e r s a n d a r o u n d o p e n i n g s . A n e x a m p l e o f edge
c o r r o s i o n i s s h o w n i n F i g . 1.2.1-5.
Appendix 2
263
264
Linear wear
F i g . 1.2.1-2 T y p e s o f w e a r
Appendix 2
265
F i g . 1.2.1-3 P i t t i n g i n t e n s i t y
Goove
breadth
Groove
breadth
Attached plating
**"
1
\
Groove dreadth
Groove dreadth
Flatbar stiffener
F i g . 1.2.1-4 G r o o v i n g c o r r o s i o n
266
Attached plating
Attached plating
F i g . 1.2.1-5 E d g e c o r r o s i o n
P l a t e i s a n e l e m e n t o f s h e l l p l a t i n g , i n n e r side
plating, bulkhead, deck plating, inner b o t t o m a n d
platforms limited by welds.
U n i f o r m p l a t e s a r e deck plates b e t w e e n the
side a n d large openings, i n n e r b o t t o m , b o t t o m p l a t i n g
i n c l u d i n g t h e b i l g e , o u t e r a n d i n n e r sides, l o n g i t u d i n a l
b u l k h e a d s a n d c o n t i n u o u s side c o a m i n g s a m i d s h i p s .
D a m a g e i s a defect, w h i c h parameters are n o t i n
a g r e e m e n t w i t h standards.
L o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g i s a stiffener, k n e e o r
bracket ensuring the strength, rigidity and stability o f a
plate area, w e b plate, strut o f d o u b l e b o t t o m , d o u b l e side,
t a n k , etc.
R u p t u r e is the c r i p p l i n g o f a h u l l m e m b e r d u r i n g
ship service because o f depletion o f the plasticity reserve
o f the material.
S t r e n g t h e n e d a r e a i s a h u l l area, f o r w h i c h
a d d i t i o n a l strengthening o f structures is stipulated for ice
navigation, m o o r i n g at sea a n d taking u p extreme
h y d r o d y n a m i c loads.
M e a s u r i n g d e v i c e i s a facility for measuring
the parameters o f defects, w h i c h h a s standardized
metrological properties.
H i g h e r s t r e n g t h s t e e l i s the steel w i t h y i e l d
strength exceeding 235 M P a .
S a g i s the distance f r o m the p o i n t o f surface under
intact c o n d i t i o n u p t o p o i n t o f the same surface under
perpendicularly deformed condition.
R e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s is the hull member
thickness obtained b y measurements.
A s - b u i l t t h i c k n e s s is the initial thickness o f
a h u l l m e m b e r stated i n the b u i l d i n g d r a w i n g s o f the h u l l .
R e q u i r e d t h i c k n e s s is the thickness o f a h u l l
member required b y t h e n e w l y published Rules f o r
Construction for a n e w ship.
C r a c k is the crippling o f the hull m e m b e r during
the ship service because o f fatigue o f the material.
H u l l m e m b e r i s a plate, girder, w e l d , r i v e t e d
connection, connecting element, local reinforcement.
C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t i s a knee, bracket,
l i m i n g , p l a t e , etc., w h i c h e n s u r e s t h e c o n n e c t i o n o f h u l l
members.
P l a t e s e c t i o n ( p l a t e e l e m e n t ) is a p o r t i o n
o f t h e plate surface l i m i t e d b y adjacent girders, a d j o i n i n g
plates a n d structures.
1.2.2 D e f i n i t i o n s n o t i n c l u d e d i n t h i s C h a p t e r s h a l l b e
f o u n d i n the R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d i n the present Rules.
Appendix 2
267
2 INSTRUCTIONS ON ASSESSMENT
O F T H EH U L L T E C H N I C A L C O N D I T I O N
2.1
GENERAL
2.1.1 T h i s S e c t i o n p r o v i d e s g u i d a n c e f o r a s s e s s i n g t h e
technical condition o f the h u l l and its m e m b e r s proceeding
f r o m t h e defects f o u n d d u r i n g t h e s h i p s u r v e y .
2.1.2 T h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i s t h e c o m p l e x o f
parameters, o n w h i c h the strength, rigidity and integrity
o f the h u l l d e p e n d a n d w h i c h v a r y because o f defects
originating and developing d u r i n g the ship service.
2.1.3 T h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i s d e t e r m i n e d
proceeding f r o m the results o f comparing the parameter
v a l u e s o f its m e m b e r s w i t h defects f o u n d because o f f l a w
detection i n accordance w i t h Section 3 and w i t h
standards to be f o u n d i n Section 4 . T e c h n i c a l conditions
o f t h e h u l l a r e e s t a b l i s h e d as f o l l o w s :
.1 " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " denotes t h e ship h u l l , t h e
n u m e r i c parameters o f w h i c h m e m b e r s are, i n c o m p l e x ,
i n compliance w i t h the standards applicable t o the ship
c u r r e n t class;
.2 " L I M I T E D - S A T I S F A C T O R Y " d e n o t e s t h e s h i p h u l l ,
t h e n u m e r i c p a r a m e t e r s o f w h i c h m e m b e r s are, i n c o m p l e x ,
i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e standards e s t a b l i s h e d f o r r e s t r i c t e d
service conditions o f the ship a n d shortened periods b e t w e e n
its s u r v e y s as c o m p a r e d w i t h t h e c u r r e n t class s t i p u l a t i o n s ;
.3 " U N S A T I S F A C T O R Y " d e n o t e s t h e s h i p h u l l , t h e
n u m e r i c parameters o f w h i c h m e m b e r s are n o t i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h the standards established for its current
c l a s s o r w i t h s t a n d a r d s l i m i t e d as c o m p a r e d w i t h t h o s e
above, b y the service conditions o f the ship and periods
b e t w e e n its surveys.
H u l l m e m b e r s t h a t are n o t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
standards shall be r e p a i r e d . W h e n c a r r y i n g o u t the repair,
o n e s h a l l b e g u i d e d b y t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f S e c t i o n 5.
2.1.4 A s s e s s m e n t o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n i s
carried o u t periodically w i t h i n periods a n d i n the scope
set d o w n b y t h e p r e s e n t R u l e s .
2.1.5 T o d e t e r m i n e a p a r t i c u l a r h u l l t e c h n i c a l
c o n d i t i o n , the f o l l o w i n g i t e m s shall be checked f o r
compliance w i t h the provisions o f 2.2 to 2.4:
plates;
girders;
welds;
riveted joints;
connecting elements;
local strengthening.
I f the ship l e n g t h is 65 m a n d above, the h u l l cross
section shall be also checked for compliance w i t h the
p r o v i s i o n s o f the above chapters.
The provisions o f 2.2 to 2.4 were formulated for the
" S A T I S F A C T O R Y " and " L I M I T E D - S A T I S F A C T O R Y "
technical conditions proceeding f r o m the standards
established o n the basis o f Section 4.
2.1.6 T h e r e s u l t s o f t h e s h i p ' s h u l l t e c h n i c a l
c o n d i t i o n assessment, d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f standards for
w h i c h is carried o u t i n accordance w i t h 4.2.1 to 4.2.3 a n d
6.5.2 to 6.5.4 o f the Instructions, shall be d r a w n up b y
t h e s h i p o w n e r o r b y t h e a u t h o r i z e d s h i p o w n e r ' s repre
sentative i n the f o r m o f a document " M a t h e m a t i c a l
Substantiation o f the Ship's H u l l
Proper Technical
C o n d i t i o n " . T h e m a t h e m a t i c a l substantiation shall con
tain the following information:
m a i n particulars o f the ship;
for ships o f 65 m i n l e n g t h a n d above, the results o f
longitudinal h u l l strength verification, w h e r e necessary;
table o f h u l l members, w h i c h shall include as-built
thicknesses and, w h e r e necessary, thickness required b y
the n e w l y published R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n , factors for
d e t e r m i n i n g p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l thicknesses i n t h e case
o f total and local w e a r and the values o f those
thicknesses, residual thicknesses resulting f r o m total
a n d l o c a l w e a r as d e t e r m i n e d b y m e a s u r e m e n t s , as w e l l
as a r e s o l u t i o n c o n c e r n i n g t h e n e c e s s i t y o f r e p a i r a n d
repair procedures;
data o n the pitting o f h u l l members, w e a r o f w e l d s
and riveted joints, connecting elements and local
s t i f f e n e r s , as w e l l as o n t h e n o r m a t i v e v a l u e s o f t h e i r
residual thicknesses, and a resolution concerning the
necessity o f repair and repair procedures;
data o n residual deformations o f h u l l m e m b e r s
(if any), n o r m a t i v e values o f d e f o r m a t i o n parameters, a
resolution concerning the necessity o f repair and repair
procedures;
data o n cracks i n h u l l m e m b e r s and procedures for
their repair.
I n the c o m m e n t s to the tables the f o l l o w i n g
i n f o r m a t i o n s h a l l be stated:
n u m b e r s o f b u i l d i n g drawings, o n the basis o f w h i c h
as-built h u l l m e m b e r thicknesses are i n c l u d e d i n the
tables;
n u m b e r ( i f a n y ) and title o f document ( i f a n y - refer
to 4.1.11) w i t h the n a m e o f t h e organization responsible
for its development, o n the basis o f w h i c h the standards
f o r d e f e c t i v e h u l l m e m b e r s a r e i n c l u d e d i n t h e t a b l e , as
w e l l as t h e d a t e a n d r e f e r e n c e n u m b e r o f t h e R e g i s t e r
approval letter for the document;
n u m b e r ( i f a n y ) a n d t i t l e o f r e p o r t as p e r 3 . 1 . 7 w i t h
the n a m e o f the o r g a n i z a t i o n responsible f o r its
development, o n the basis o f w h i c h the parameters o f
d e f e c t i v e h u l l m e m b e r s a r e i n c l u d e d i n t h e t a b l e s , as w e l l
as t h e d a t e o f r e p o r t s i g n i n g b y t h e s u r v e y o r t o t h e
Register;
resolution concerning the h u l l technical condition;
place a n d date o f h u l l repair, i f done, w i t h due
reference to the Register report c o n f i r m i n g its comple
tion.
T h i s m a t h e m a t i c a l substantiation shall be d u l y noted
b y R H O or the R S B r a n c h Office acting o n its b e h a l f
w i t h a relevant stamp put o n the title page.
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W h e r e necessary, a n d i n each case w h e n t h e h u l l i s

renovated, t h e f o l l o w i n g documents o r their copies shall
be attached t o t h e above m e n t i o n e d documents:
an explanatory note containing calculations o f the
h u l l l o n g i t u d i n a l strength f o r ships o f 65 m i n l e n g t h a n d
above;
list o f h u l l m e m b e r s as p e r t h e R u l e s f o r Construc
tion;
thickness measurement report, report o n measuring
the parameters o f residual h u l l deformations a n d cracks;
principal design drawings a n d a line drawing;
m a x i m u m values o f bending m o m e n t s a n d shear
forces f o r h u l l h o g g i n g a n d sagging, as stipulated i n t h e
L o a d i n g M a n u a l , as w e l l as t h e m a x i m u m a n d m i n i m u m
forward a n d aft draughts stipulated i n the I n f o r m a t i o n o n
Stability.
2.1.7 T h e r e s u l t s o f t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n
assessment, except those m e n t i o n e d i n 2.1.6, shall be
drawnupbytheshipownerorbytheauthorized
shipowner's representative i n t h e f o r m o f b e l o w men
tioned records, w h i c h shall b e submitted t o t h e attending
surveyor t o t h e Register:
t h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t d r a w n u p i n accor
dance w i t h t h e Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Measurements o f Ships Hulls;
report o n measuring t h e parameters o f residual h u l l
d e f o r m a t i o n s a n d cracks, i f a n y . I n case w h e n residual
deformations a n d cracks parameters are measured b y t h e
same f i r m , t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n deformations a n d cracks
m a y be included i n the thickness measurement s u m m a r y
report;
place a n d date o f h u l l repair, i f done, w i t h d u e
reference t o t h e Register report c o n f i r m i n g i t s comple
tion;
n u m b e r ( i f a n y ) a n d title o f document ( i f a n y - refer
to 4.1.11) w i t h t h e n a m e o f t h e b o d y responsible f o r its
development, o n t h e basis o f w h i c h t h e standards f o r
defective h u l l m e m b e r s are included i n t h e report.
I n applicable cases, w h e n t h e r e s i d u a l strength d e c k
and/or b o t t o m area assessment conditions require
verification o f h u l l cross-sectional characteristics, t h e
shipowner o r t h e authorized shipowner's representative
shall submit the mathematical substantiation o f the ship's
hull proper technical condition to R H O for approval.The
mathematical substantiation shall contain the following:
m a i n particulars o f t h e ship;
for ships o f 6 5 m i n length a n d above, t h e results o f
longitudinal h u l l strength verification ( a n explanatory
note containing calculations o f t h e h u l l longitudinal
strength);
thickness measurement report, report o n measuring
the parameters o f residual h u l l deformations a n d cracks;
place a n d date o f h u l l repair, i f done, w i t h d u e
reference t o t h e Register report c o n f i r m i n g i t s comple
tion;
principal design drawings a n d a line drawing;
in Service
resolution concerning the hull technical condition.

This mathematical substantiation shall be duly noted
by R H O o r b y the R S Branch Office acting o n its behalf
w i t h a relevant stamp p u t o n t h e title page.
T h e records w i t h results o f h u l l technical condition
assessment required b y these Rules shall b e kept o n
board t h e ship, b y t h e shipowner a n d i n t h e R S B r a n c h
Office for in-service supervision.
2.1.8 T h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e r e c o r d e d
by t h e Register Representation i n a hull survey report
d r a w n u p as p e r f o r m 6.3.7 o r 6.3.12, o r i n a check-list
(form 6.1.01).
2.1.9 I n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h e a c h c a s e o f t h e h u l l
damage, a n E W S report per f o r m 6.3.64 shall b e issued
b y t h e Register Representation except f o r t h e damage
because o f improper operation, cargo handling
operations, g r o u n d i n g , c o l l i s i o n s , etc.
2.1.10 T h e s e t o f r e c o r d s o n t h e h u l l t e c h n i c a l
c o n d i t i o n , as required b y t h e Instructions a n d t h e rules f o r
surveys, shall be kept o n board, b y the shipowner a n d at the
Register Representation w h e r e t h e ship i s registered.
2.2 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
W E A R
2.2.1 H u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s .
2.2.1.1 I n s h i p s o f 6 5 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e h a v i n g
t h e R S class s i n c e t h e i r c o n s t r u c t i o n o r t r a n s f e r r e d f r o m t h e
class o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r , m e n t i o n e d i n 2 . 4 . 2 . 9 . 7 o f
Part I I " S u r v e y Schedule a n d Scope", t h e h u l l crosssectional characteristics s h a l l b e v e r i f i e d , i n case w h e n :
residual strength deck sectional area outside t h e
h a t c h o p e n i n g l i n e w h e r e t h e c o n t i n u o u s side c o a m i n g i s
fitted, o r b o t t o m shell plating amidships i n c l u d i n g t h e
bilge w i t h longitudinal strengthening members o r with
out t h e m , as w e l l as t h e same outside o f amidships w h e r e
the design w a s m o d i f i e d o r other materials w e r e used,
m a k e s u p less t h a n 9 0 p e r cent o f t h e a s - b u i l t area.
I n ships o f 6 5 m i n length a n d above, w i t h
transferred class m e n t i o n e d i n 2.4.2.9.6 o f Part I I
" S u r v e y S c h e d u l e a n d S c o p e " t h e c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l char
acteristics o f their h u l l s shall b e v e r i f i e d i f w e a r is f o u n d .
2.2.1.2 T h e h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l a r e a a m i d s h i p s , a n d
outside o f amidships where t h e design w a s m o d i f i e d o r
other materials t h a n specified w e r e used, shall m e e t t h e
following condition:
Wd(b)>[Wd(b)]
where
[W ( ]
d b)
W )
= residual hull section modulus
f r o m 3.2.2.1 t o 3.2.2.3;
= permissible residual h u l l section m o d u l u s
d(b
(2.2.1.2)
determined
determined
from 4.2.1.1.
2.2.1.3 F o r s h i p s w i t h t r a n s f e r e d class, w h i c h h a v e
d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k s f o r r e s t r i c t e d areas o f n a v i g a t i o n
R 2 - R S N , R 2 - R S N ( 4 , 5 ) , R 3 - R S N , R 3 i n t h e i r class
notations, the following condition shall be m e t additionally:
Appendix 2
269
Wd^HWlKb)]
(2.2.1.3)
w h e r e W' ( )
= residual ultimate h u l l section m o d u l u s determined
f r o m 3.2.2.4 a n d 3.3.2.2;
[Wd( )\ = permissible ultimate residual hull section m o d u l u s
determined from 4.2.1.2.
d
2.2.1.4 F o r s i n g l e - s i d e d b u l k c a r r i e r s w i t h s i d e d o o r s
and shell doors, t h e f o l l o w i n g condition shall b e m e t
additionally:
S
's(b)
[ S
s(b)
(2.2.1.4)
w h e r e S" ( ) = r e s i d u a l thickness o f side shell p l a t i n g , i n n e r side,

longitudinal bulkheads, as determined f r o m 3.2.2.5;
[S ( )\ = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l thickness o f side shell p l a t i n g , i n n e r
side, l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d s , as d e t e r m i n e d f r o m 4.2.1.3.
s
2.2.3.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , a g i r d e r m e m b e r a r e a
shall meet the condition
S3 5 [S3]
where
(2.2.3.2)
S3 = average residual girder m e m b e r area thickness i n

accordance w i t h 3.2.4.2;
= permissible residual girder m e m b e r area thickness i n
[S ]
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2.2.3.3 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , a g i r d e r m e m b e r s h a l l m e e t
the condition
S4
>[S4]
(2.2.3.3)
where S4 = residual girder m e m b e r thickness i nt h e p i t i n accordance

w i t h 3.2.4.3;
[S ] = permissible residual girder m e m b e r thickness i n t h e p i t i n
4
2.2.2 P l a t e s .
2.2.2.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , a p l a t e s h a l l m e e t t h e
condition
(2.2.2.1)
S ' >[S1]
w h e r e S1 = a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l p l a t e t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3 . 2 . 3 . 1 .
[Si] = permissible residual plate thickness i n accordance w i t h 4.2.2.1.
2.2.2.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , a p l a t e a r e a s h a l l m e e t
the condition
(2.2.2.2)
S3 > [ S ]
3
T h e present provision applies o n l y t o those girders,

w h i c h ensure structural integrity, f o r instance, t h e
integrity o f floors, stringers, beams, w h i c h are t h e upper
supports o f c o r r u g a t e d transverse t i g h t b u l k h e a d s , etc.
2.2.4 W e l d e d a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s .
2.2.4.1 W h e n w o r n o n l e n g t h s e x c e e d i n g 0 , 3 m ,
welds, w h i c h c o n d i t i o n shall b e assessed o n t h e basis
o f 3.2.5.1, shall c o m p l y w i t h the provisions o f 4.2.4.1.
2.2.4.2 W h e n w o r n o n l e n g t h s b e t w e e n 0 , 1 m
and 0,3 m , welds shall c o m p l y w i t h the condition
where
S3 a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l p l a t e a r e a t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e
w i t h 3.2.3.2;
[S ] = permissible residual plate area thickness i n accordance
w i t h 4.2.2.2.
S 3 > [ S 3]
(2.2.4.2)
w h e r e S3 = a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l w e l d t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3 . 2 . 5 . 2 ;
[S3]
permissible residual weld thickness i n accordance
w i t h 4.2.4.2.
=
2.2.2.3 I n case o f p i t t i n g , a p l a t e s h a l l m e e t t h e c o n d i t i o n
S4 > [ S ]
(2.2.2.3)
where
S4 = residual plate thickness i n t h e p i t i n accordance

w i t h 3.2.3.3;
[S ] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l p l a t e t h i c k n e s s i n t h e p i t i n
4
2.2.3 G i r d e r s .
2.2.3.1 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , a g i r d e r c r o s s s e c t i o n
shall meet the conditions:
(2.2.3.1)
S i >[S 1]
where
W, F ' , S i = residualcross-section m o d u l u s w i t h effective

flange, residual w e b cross-sectional area a n d residual
average girder w e b thickness i n accordance w i t h 3.2.4.1;
[W ], [F ], [S ] = permissible residual section m o d u l u s , permissible
residualweb cross-sectionalarea and permissible residual
girder w e b thickness i n accordance w i t h 4.2.3.1 t o 4.2.3.3.
1
T o b e verified o n t h e basis o f F o r m u l a (2.2.3.1) are

only those framing m e m b e r cross-section modulus
characteristics, w h i c h a r e m e n t i o n e d i n t h e Rules f o r
Construction.
W h e n developing special norms, t h e permissible
residual girder m e m b e r thicknesses [ S ] shall be
determined, w i t h d u e regard t o t h e girder section
dimensions, f o r w h i c h the conditions o f F o r m u l a (2.2.3.1)
are m e t .
1
2.2.4.3 W h e n w o r n o n l e n g t h s b e l o w 0 , 1 m , w e l d s
shall c o m p l y w i t h the condition
S4
>[S4]
(2.2.4.3)
w h e r e S4 = r e s i d u a l w e l d t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3 . 2 . 5 . 3 ;
[S4] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l w e l d t h i c k n e s s i n a c c o r d a n c e
w i t h 4.2.4.3.
2.2.4.4 W o r n r i v e t e d j o i n t s , w h i c h c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e
assessed o n t h e basis o f 3.2.5.4, shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e
provisions o f 4.2.4.4. T h e joints shall b e tight i n
structures, w h e r e i t i s necessary.
2.2.5 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
2.2.5.1 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e c o n n e c t i n g
elements, w h i c h c o n d i t i o n shall b e assessed o n t h e basis
o f 3.2.6, shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e relevant provisions o f t h e
Instructions f o r girders strengthened b y them.
The local wear a n d pitting o f connecting elements
are n o t r e g u l a t e d .
2.2.5.2 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g
shall c o m p l y w i t h the condition
S 1 >[S1]
w h e r e S1 = a v e r a g e
accordance
[S1] = p e r m i s s i b l e
accordance
(2.2.5.2)
residualthickness o f local strengthening i n
w i t h 3.2.6;
residual thickness o f local strengthening i n
w i t h 4.2.5.
T h e local w e a r a n d pitting o f local strengthening are

not regulated.
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2.2.6 P a r t i c u l a r h u l l s t r u c t u r e s .
I n b u l k carriers o f 150 m i n length a n d above, w h i c h
c a r r y b u l k cargoes h a v i n g a d e n s i t y o f 1,78 t / m a n d
above, t h e members o f t h e transverse watertight
vertically corrugated b u l k h e a d fitted b e t w e e n cargo
holds N o s . 1 and 2 , a n d the double bottom members i n
cargo h o l d N o . 1 shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e requirements
o f 5.9 a n d 5.10, Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o ntheir Purpose a n d H u l l Material".Surveys
o f b u l k carriers f o r compliance w i t h t h e above require
ments shall b e carried o u t simultaneously w i t h the survey
o f their damage stability f o r compliance w i t h t h e
requirements o f 5.11.2 o f t h e above Part I I I w i t h i n t h e
terms stipulated i n 5.11.1 o f t h e same Part. C o m p l i a n c e
w i t h t h e above requirements ensures simultaneous
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f r e g u l a t i o n s 4
and X I I / 6 o f S O L A S - 7 4 / 7 8 .
3
25 m m m a y b e left unattended u n t i l t h e n e x t intermediate

or special survey.
2.3.2.2 W h e n e x a m i n e d o n b o t h sides, s t r u c t u r e s
c o n t a i n i n g d e f l e c t i o n s , e x c e p t f o r d e c k stringer, s h e e r s t r a k e
and b o t t o m shell plating amidships, m a y n o t be measured
or repaired i n t h e absence o f cracks o r ruptures.
2.3.2.3 W h e n e x a m i n e d o n o n e s i d e , s t r u c t u r e s
c o n t a i n i n g deflections, as w e l l as t h e strength deck
outside t h e line o f hatch openings, sheer strake a n d
b o t t o m shell plating containing deflections amidships
shall meet the condition
f/b'^[f/b]
2.3.2.4 R i b b e d s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l m e e t t h e c o n d i t i o n
f/a^[f/a]
2.3 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H D E F O R M A T I O N S
2.3.1.1 I n s h i p s o f 6 5 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e , t h e
strength deck a n d b o t t o m w i t h residual deformations o f
h u l l cross section amidships, as w e l l as outside o f
amidships w h e r e design modifications are introduced o r
materials other than those stipulated are applied, shall
meet the condition
/,-
^ [ /,-
(2.3.1.1)
where /
= length o f i-the deflection, r i b , indentation w i t h i n t h e t h e
deck a n d b o t t o m cross section;

S /; = t o t a l l e n g t h o f d e f l e c t i o n s , r i b s a n d i n d e n t a t i o n s w i t h i n t h e
f
(= 1
[ = /
b(d)
'
deck a n d b o t t o m cross section i n accordance w i t h 3.3.2.1;

] = permissible total length o f deflections, ribs a n d indentations w i t h i n
the deck a n d b o t t o m cross-section i n accordance w i t h 4 . 3 . 1 .
2.3.1.2 D e f o r m a t i o n s o f t h e c o n t i n u o u s s i d e c o a m i n g
are n o t p e r m i t t e d , a m i d s h i p s , t h e ships w i t h a l e n g t h o f
65 m a n d above.
2.3.1.3 F o r ships o f 6 5 m i n l e n g t h a n d a b o v e , w i t h
t r a n s f e r e d class a n d w h i c h h a v e d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k s f o r
r e s t r i c t e d areas o f n a v i g a t i o n R 2 - R S N , R 3 - R S N , R 3 i n t h e i r
class n o t a t i o n s , as w e l l as f o r ships, w h i c h b o t t o m o r s t r e n g t h
deck i s transversely framed, t h e condition stipulated i n
F o r m u l a (2.2.1.3) shall b e complied w i t h additionally, i f
t h e r e a r e d e f l e c t i o n s , r i b s o r i n d e n t a t i o n s i n t h e d e c k cross
section outside t h e line o f hatch openings o r b o t t o m
amidships.
2.3.2 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s .
2.3.2.1 S t r u c t u r e s c o n t a i n i n g d e f l e c t i o n s o r r i b s w i t h
t h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r o f 2 5 m m a n d less, o r 1/20 o f
spacing, w h i c h e v e r i s less, n e e d n o f u r t h e r m e a s u r e m e n t ,
assessment o r repair.
O n a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e Register, p a r t i c u l a r deflec
tions a n d ribs w i t h t h e m a x i m u m camber, exceeding
(2.3.2.3)
w h e r e / = m a x i m u m deflection camber i n accordance w i t h 3.3.3.1;

b ' = m i n i m u m p r o j e c t e d size o f d e f l e c t i o n i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3 . 3 . 3 . 2 ;
[f/b] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 .
(2.3.2.4)
w h e r e / = m a x i m u m r i b camber i n accordance w i t h 3.3.3.3;

a = girder spacing i n accordance w i t h 3.3.3.4;
[f/a] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 4 . 3 . 2 . 2 .
2.3.3 I n d e n t a t i o n s a n d b u l g e s .
2.3.3.1 S t r u c t u r e s w i t h i n d e n t a t i o n s h a v i n g t h e
m a x i m u m g i r d e r c a m b e r o f 2 5 m m a n d less n e e d n o
further m e a s u r e m e n t , assessment o r repair.
O n agreement w i t h t h e Register, particular indentations
w i t h the m a x i m u m girder camber exceeding 2 5 m m m a y be
left u n a t t e n d e d u n t i l t h e n e x t i n t e r m e d i a t e o r special s u r v e y .
2.3.3.2 I n t h e b o t t o m a n d s t r e n g t h d e c k a m i d s h i p s ,
as w e l l a s i n t h e s h e e r s t r a k e , s i n g l e s m o o t h i n d e n t a t i o n s
are p e r m i s s i b l e , w h i c h m a x i m u m p r o j e c t e d size w o u l d
not exceed five spacing a n d f o r w h i c h t h e m a x i m u m residual-girder-camber-to-the-minimum-size ratio w o u l d
not exceed 1/20.
2.3.3.3 I n t h e a b s e n c e o f a b u l g e , t h e g i r d e r s s h a l l
simultaneously meet the following conditions:
d'/h^[d/h\
f/c'^[f/c\
(2.3.3.3-1)
w h e r e / = m a x i m u m girder camber i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.2;

/'= l e n g t h o f d e f o r m e d girder area i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3.3.4.2;
d = girder w e b deviation f r o m t h e initial position i n accordance
w i t h 3.3.4.3;
h = girder depth i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.4;
c' = d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e g i r d e r c a m b e r w i t h m a x i m u m s e c t i o n a n d
its nearest u n d e f o r m e d support i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.5;
[///] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e g i r d e r c a m b e r i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 ;
[d/h] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e girder c a m b e r i n accordance w i t h 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 ;
[//c] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e p o s i t i o n o f g i r d e r c a m b e r m a x i m u m i n
C o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e last c o n d i t i o n m e n t i o n e d i n
F o r m u l a (2.3.3.3-1) m a yn o tbe verified i n the following
cases:
girder is deformed together w i t h t h e support;
indented area o f structure does n o t reach as for as t h e
support;
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less t h a n f i v e successive girders are d e f o r m e d i n w a y

o f indentations.
Girders, w h i c h d o n o t c o m p l y w i t h t h e first o f
conditions o f F o r m u l a (2.3.3-1), and w h i c h relative
camber lies w i t h i n
[//^<///'<1,5[///]
(2.3.3.3-2)
shall c o m p l y additionally w i t h the condition

/ 3 00 ^ [ / 3 0 0 ]
(2.3.3.3-3)
w h e r e / ' = 3 0 0 m mbased girder camber i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.6;

[/3 ]
permissible 3 0 0 m m based girder camber i n accordance
with 4.3.3.1.
j
0 0
00
2.3.3.4 W h e r e a b u l g e i s p r e s e n t , g i r d e r s a n d p l a t e
elements shall c o m p l y w i t h the condition
f//'^[f//]
(2.3.3.4)
where /
= m a x i m u m camber o f a d e f o r m e d girder w e b area o r plate

element i n accordance w i t h 3.3.4.7;
/' = l e n g t h o f a d e f o r m e d g i r d e r w e b a r e a o r p l a t e e l e m e n t i n
accordance w i t h 3.3.4.7;
[///] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r o f a g i r d e r w e b a r e a o r p l a t e
element i n accordance w i t h 4.3.3.2.
2.3.3.5 N o c r a c k s o r r u p t u r e s a r e p e r m i s s i b l e i n
girders a n d plate elements w h e r e bulges are present.
2.3.4 W e l d e d , r i v e t e d j o i n t s , c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s
a n d local strengthening.
2.3.4.1 I n s t r u c t u r e s w i t h r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s , t h e
welds and riveted j o i n t s shall c o m p l y w i t h t h e applicable
p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s . W h e r e necessary, t h e
riveted j o i n t s o f structures shall be tight.
2.3.4.2 I n c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s ( k n e e s ) a n d i n l o c a l
s t r e n g t h e n i n g , t h e r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n s s h a l l b e deter
m i n e d proceeding f r o m technical survey experience.
2.4 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H C R A C K S A N D R U P T U R E S
2.4.1 N o r m a l l y , n o c r a c k s o r r u p t u r e s a r e p e r m i t t e d
in the hull members.
2.4.2 A n y c r a c k s o r r u p t u r e s s h a l l i n n o c a s e b e
found i nthe following hull members:
contributing t o longitudinal strength;
ensuring tightness:
i n w a y o f variable w a t e r l i n e a n d ice strake;
subject t o s l a m m i n g a n d vibrations;
i n tanks, w h i c h m a y n o t be topped o f f i n accordance
with the Loading Manual;
i n holds w h e r e h e a v y b u l k cargoes m a y be carried
and w h e r e grabs m a y be used f o r cargo h a n d l i n g
operations;
i n transverse w e b f r a m i n g g i r d e r face plates;
i n girder w e b s a n d plate m e m b e r s w i t h bulges;
i n t h e w e l d s o f the above structures;
i n r i v e t e d j o i n t s t a k i n g u p forces d u e t o t h e
longitudinal bending o f the hull.
2.4.3 N o b r a n c h i n g o r a d v a n c i n g ( g r o w i n g ) c r a c k s
are p e r m i t t e d i n t h e h u l l m e m b e r s .
2.4.4 T h e c r a c k s a n d r u p t u r e s f o u n d i n t h e h u l l
m e m b e r s l i s t e d i n 2 . 4 . 2 , as w e l l as cracks m e n t i o n e d
i n 2.4.3, shall be repaired.
2.4.5 I n c e r t a i n cases, s i n g l e c r a c k s i n t h e f o l l o w i n g
h u l l m e m b e r s n o t listed i n 2.4.2 m a y be left unattended
u n t i l t h e n e x t scheduled ship repair, w h i c h are f o u n d
during subsequent annual surveys:
i n t h e edges o f openings i n plates a n d deep girder
w e b s o f w e b f r a m i n g , intended f o r t h e passage o f
p r i m a r y f r a m i n g girders, f o r l i g h t e n i n g t h e structures,
w h i c h m a k e a structure accessible a n d f o r t h e o v e r f l o w
o f liquid;
in welded and riveted joints;
in the connecting hull members (knees);
in local strengthening.
H u l l m e m b e r s containing cracks shall m e e t t h e
condition
X4[X]
(2.4.5)
w h e r e X ' = crack length i n accordance w i t h 3.4.2;

[X] = p e r m i s s i b l e crack l e n g t h i n accordance w i t h 4 . 4 . 1 .
3 FLAW DETECTION O F T H E HULL

3.1
GENERAL
3.1.1 T h i s S e c t i o n d e s c r i b e s t h e h u l l f l a w d e t e c t i o n
for the purpose o f assessment o f the h u l l technical
c o n d i t i o n i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f Section 2 .
3.1.2 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s S e c t i o n s e t d o w n t h e
procedure for measuring the parameters o f h u l l members
w i t h t h e defects f o u n d d u r i n g e x a m i n a t i o n s o r surveys.
3.1.3 T h e d a t e s a n d s c o p e o f t h e h u l l f l a w d e t e c t i o n
are established b y t h e present R u l e s .
T h e dates a n d scope o f the h u l l f l a w detection m a y
be specified b y t h e Register proceeding f r o m t h e
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the ship.
3.1.4 T h i c k n e s s m e a s u r e m e n t s o f s h i p ' s h u l l m e m
bers, p i p i n g a n d arrangements, i f n o t carried o u t b y t h e
surveyor t o the Register himself, shall be carried o u t b y
the organizations recognized b y t h e Register, or, i n
p a r t i c u l a r cases, b y A C S I A C S m e m b e r a n d i n t h e
presence o f the surveyor t o t h e R e g i s t e r . M e a s u r i n g t h e
deformation a n d crack parameters m a y be performed
either b y t h e f i r m , w h i c h carries o u t thickness measure
ments, o r b y t h e authorized shipowner's representative.
3.1.5 T h e h u l l s h a l l b e p r e p a r e d f o r f l a w d e t e c t i o n b y
the shipowner: insulation a n d lining shall be opened a n d
removed, corrosion products shall be r e m o v e d f r o m
surfaces t o be measured, scaffolding a n d other m e a n s o f
access t o structures t o b e m e a s u r e d s h a l l b e prepared,
tanks shall b e degassed, etc.
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3.1.6 T h e m e t r o l o g i c a l p r o p e r t i e s o f t h e m e a s u r i n g
instruments shall be i n accordance w i t h t h e current
n o r m a t i v e documents approved b y t h e Register.
3.1.7 T h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n w e a r s h a l l b e d r a w n u p a s a
report o n thickness measurements o n ships i n accordance
w i t h t h e Instruction o n Residual Thickness Measure
ments o f Ships H u l l s . T h e information o n h u l l deforma
tions a n d cracks, i f any, shall b e d r a w n u p as a report o n
residual deformations and/or cracks including t h e h u l l
structural d r a w i n g s a n d relevant tables i n t h e scope
specified i n 3 . 2 t o 3.4. T h e table f o r m s are g i v e n i n
A p p e n d i x 2 - 1 t o t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s . I n case w h e n t h e
thickness, deformations a n d cracks are measured b y t h e
same firm, i t is recommended that the registration forms
for measuring t h e d e f o r m a t i o n a n d crack parameters
along w i t h t h e drawings w e r e attached t o t h e thickness
m e a s u r e m e n t r e p o r t . I n t h i s case t h e title p a g e s h a l l
reflect actual i n f o r m a t i o n contained i n t h e document
(e.g., t h e correct title as f o l l o w s : R e p o r t o n T h i c k n e s s
Measurements, Residual Deformations a n d Cracks).
T h e d r a w i n g s a n d tables shall b e signed b y t h e
authorized shipowners' representative(s) w h o carried o u t
deformations a n d cracks measurements, i f a n y . T h e
surveyor verifies the report o n residual deformations a n d
cracks, a n d authenticates i t w i t h signature a n d stamp.
Copies o f the report shall be submitted t o t h e Register
and shall bekept o nboard a n d b y the shipowner.The R S
B r a n c h Office, w h i c h carried o u t t h e survey, shall send
the reports i n electronic f o r m a t (scanned) o r as h a r d
c o p i e s t o t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e s f o r i n - s e r v i c e super
v i s i o n b y e-mail o r express m a i l w i t h i n 10 w o r k i n g days
f r o m t h e date o f t h e ship's s u r v e y c o m p l e t i o n . T h e
scanned reports shall be saved i n P D F f o r m a t only.
3.1.8 I n s t r u c t i o n s o n s u r v e y o f s t r u c t u r e s w i t h w e a r ,
procedures f o r measurements o f plate elements a n d
girders, w e l d s , c o n n e c t i n g elements a n d l o c a l strength
ening are g i v e n i n t h e Instruction o n Residual Thickness
W E A R
3.2.1 S u r v e y o f s t r u c t u r e s .
3.2.1.1 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s w i t h w e a r
shall be characterized b y g i v i n g residual thicknesses t o
be determined b y measurements.
3.2.1.2 T h e t y p e o f w e a r o f a h u l l m e m b e r s h a l l b e
determined visually d u r i n g t h e ship survey proceeding
f r o m experience i n technical supervision a n d r a n d o m
measurement o f residual thicknesses.
in Service
3.2.1.3 T h e r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s e s o f h u l l m e m b e r s
shall be generally determined b y methods o f
non-destructive t e s t i n g . R e s i d u a l thicknesses m a y be
measured using thickness meter, caliper a n d m i c r o m e t e r
or b y other approved measuring instruments.
T h e precision o f h u l l m e m b e r thickness measure
m e n t s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n 0 , 1 m m .
The depth o f pits is measured using depth meter,
indicating gage o r other similar instruments t o ensure t h e
p r e c i s i o n n o t less t h a n 0 , 1 m m .
3.2.1.4 H u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
w i t h d u e regard t o t h e peculiarities o f t h e structure
service a n d experience i n technical supervision.
3.2.2.1 T o d e t e r m i n e t h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n
modulus o fdeck a n db o t t o m W ( ) , the most structurally
w e a k e n e d a n d t h e m o s t w o r n sections shall b e t a k e n i n
v i e w o f repair already carried o u t . T h e residual hull
section m o d u l u s W ( )shall be determined f o r t h e
a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l m e m b e r t h i c k n e s s e s S'' w i t h i n t h e
chosen circular h u l l section, w h i c h length is l i m i t e d b y
the length o f a plate arranged longitudinally.
b
W h e n t h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s i s deter
mined, the residual thickness o fmembers, w h i c h annual
average w e a r u s , i n m m / y e a r , exceeds t h e relevant
v a l u e , i n m m / y e a r , t o b e f o u n d i n t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction a n d w h i c h percentage isi n accordance w i t h
the conditions stipulated under 4.1.5.2 shall be reduced
by the value o f A S , i n m m , t o be determined from the
formula
a
ASa = x(MaS-M);
(3.2.2.1-1)
M a S = ( S 0 - S ' )/
(3.2.2.1-2)
w h e r e S = average residual thickness, i n m m , o f a h u l l m e m b e r t o b e

determined i n accordance w i t h 3.2 during the present survey;
S0 = i n i t i a l h u l l m e m b e r t h i c k n e s s , i n m m ;
I < 5 time, i n years, before t h e next specified survey/examination
o f the hull member;
T = service life, i n years, o f the h u l l m e m b e r f r o m t h e date o f its
fitting o n board.
3.2.2.2 T h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W d ( ) s h a l l
be calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e R u l e s f o r Construc
tion w i t h due regard t o the bending m o m e n t s stipulated for
t h e s h i p h o g g i n g a n d s a g g i n g . I n a n y case, t h e r e d u c t i o n
o f compressed members shall be c o n s i d e r e d . T h e
compressed longitudinal girders shall b e checked f o r
s t a b i l i t y . C r i t i c a l stresses s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b a s e d o n t h e
R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n f o r residual m e m b e r thicknesses.
b
3.2.2.3 T h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W ( ) m a y
be d e t e r m i n e d e x p e r i m e n t a l l y b y special testing o f t h e
ship i n accordance w i t h t h e p r o g r a m approved b y t h e
Register.
3.2.2.4 T h e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s W ( ) s h a l l
be calculated i n accordance w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f the
Strength N o r m s f o r Sea-Going Ships developed b y the
Register.
b
W h e n determining the number o fmeasurement points i n bulk

carriers, o i l / b u l k carriers, o i l tankers a n d c h e m i c a l tankers, o n e shall b e
guided b y the requirements o fPart I I I "Additional Survey o f Ships
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3.2.2.5 T h e average r e s i d u a l s h e l l p l a t i n g t h i c k n e s s S ( )
o f the o u t e r side, i n n e r side a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d f o r
the m o s t structurally weakened a n d w o r n section i n
regions stipulated b y the Rules f o r Construction shall be
determined from the formula
b
S s ( b ) = S S ' b i f t bt
i= 1
(3.2.2.5)
i = 1
w h e r e S ' i average residual thickness o f the i-th shell plate o f the outer
side, i n n e r side o r l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d . T h e average
r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s o f t h e i-th p l a t e , w h i c h a n n u a l a v e r a g e
w e a r u s , i n mm/year, exceeds t h e relevant value u , i n
mm/year, t o be found i n the Rules a n d w h i c h percentage is i n
accordance w i t h t h e condition stipulated under 4.1.5.2, shall
be reduced b y t h e value o f A S , i n m m , t o be determined
from F o r m u l a (3.2.2.1-1);
b = i-th plate breadth, i n m m ;
n = n u m b e r o f plates.
a
S4 = S i - h 4
(3.2.3.3)
w h e r e S1 = a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l p l a t e t h i c k n e s s , i n m m , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
3.2.3.1;
h = m a x i m u m measured pit wear, i n m m , w i t h regard t o the plate
area surface.
4
T h e n u m b e r o f pits t o b e m e a s u r e d i s i n each case

determined based o n their v i s u a l e x a m i n a t i o n . I f the pits
are d i f f i c u l t t o separate, t h e m a x i m u m p i t w e a r s h a l l b e
determined w i t h regard t o a bar 3 0 0 t o 4 0 0 m m long,
w h i c h is freely, placed o n t h e plate surface, cleaned f r o m
corrosion products.
3.2.4 G i r d e r s .
3.2.4.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e r e s i d u a l s e c t i o n
m o d u l u s W , i n c m , o f a girder w i t h a flange determined
o n t h e basis o f t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n , t h e crosssectional area F i n c m , o f a girder w e b a n d t h e average
residual thickness S ' , i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r are
determined proceeding from the residual thickness
measurements taken section o f the most w o r n girder at
points o n their w e b s a n d flanges.
Residual girder m e m b e r thicknesses are measured at
the m o s t w o r n sections at supports a n d midspans.
The number o f points for measuring the residual
thicknesses o f girder w e b s a n d effective flange (refer also
to the Instruction o n Residual Thickness Measurements
o f Ships H u l l s ) shall be: at least t w o a l o n g t h e effective
flange breadth a n d t w o along the w e b depth for a built-up
g i r d e r . T h e measured values shall be rounded o f f
separately f o r effective flange a n d w e b ;
for a girder m a d e o f r o l l e d angle sections, o n e o n t h e
effective flange a n d o n e o n t h e w e b ;
f o r a g i r d e r m a d e o f r o l l e d b u l b sections, o n e o n t h e w e b .
T h e residual thicknesses o fa girder m e m b e r shall be
measured at the following points:
o n the web, i f measured at toe i n w a y o f t h e w e l d , b y
w h i c h t h e girder is connected w i t h t h e plate being
strengthened, a n d , w h e r e necessary, at 2/3 o f w e b depth
from the toe;
o n t h e effective flange, i f m e a s u r e d at edge(s).
3.2.4.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l
thickness S ' , i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r area is
determined o n t h e basis o f residual thickness measure
m e n t s t o be t a k e n i n its m o s t w o r n section at points o n its
w e b o r flange.
T h e l e n g t h o f w o r n area a n d t h e w e a k e s t s e c t i o n o f t h e
g i r d e r o n its s p a n a r e d e t e r m i n e d either v i s u a l l y o r b y r a n d o m
measurements o f residual thicknesses o f its m e m b e r s .
T h e average residual thickness o f a girder m e m b e r
area, as w e l l as t h e n u m b e r a n d a r r a n g e m e n t o f r e s i d u a l
thickness measurement points o n t h e effective flange o r
w e b o f a girder shall be determined:
i n case o f spot wear, i n accordance w i t h 3 . 2 . 4 . 1 ;
i n case o f g r o o v e wear, i n accordance w i t h 3.2.3.2.
3.2.4.3 I n case o f pitting, t h e residual thickness S4, i n m m ,
o f a girder m e m b e r a n d the n u m b e r o f measurement
points shall be determined i n accordance w i t h 3.2.3.3.
3
3.2.3 P l a t e s .
3.2.3.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l
plate t h i c k n e s s S 1 , i n m m , i s d e t e r m i n e d as a n a r i t h m e t i c
m e a n o f residual thicknesses measured at points
u n i f o r m l y d i s t r i b u t e d o v e r t h e plate s u r f a c e . I n t h i s case,
the residual thicknesses m e a s u r e d at p o i n t s i n areas o f
l i n e a r a n d g r o o v e w e a r , as w e l l as i n deep pits, s h a l l b e
disregarded.
Procedure f o r thickness measurements a n d determi
n a t i o n o f total w e a r o f plates is g i v e n i n t h e I n s t r u c t i o n
o n Residual Thickness Measurements o f Ships Hulls.
3.2.3.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l
t h i c k n e s s S ', i n m m , o f a plate area i s d e t e r m i n e d o n t h e
basis o f measurements at points l y i n g w i t h i n t h e w o r n
plate area, as f o l l o w s :
as a n a r i t h m e t i c m e a n o f v a l u e s m e a s u r e d a t p o i n t s
w i t h r e s i d u a l thicknesses f o r t h e case o f spot w e a r a n d
linear, w e a r o f plate areas;
f r o m t h e f o l l o w i n g f o r m u l a f o r t h e case o f g r o o v e
wear:
3
S3 = S ' - ( h + h )
1
where S
h andh
1
(3.2.3.2)
average residual plate thickness, i n m m , i n accordance

with 3.2.3.1;
= g r o o v e depth, i n m m , o n t h e face a n d the reverse side o f the
plate respectively.
Measurement points shall be uniformly distributed

o n t h e w o r n plate a r e a . T h e n u m b e r o f points for residual
t h i c k n e s s s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n three a r r a n g e d u n i f o r m l y
w i t h i n a plate section, f o r t h e case o f spot w e a r ;
three w i t h i n a zone n o t nearer 10 m m t o a n d n o t
farther t h a n 2 0 m m f r o m t h e stiffening girder i n t h e
direction o f t h e greatest w e a r . W h e r e t h e transverse
f r a m i n g s y s t e m is applied, t h e m o s t w o r n side w o u l d
n o r m a l l y b e t h e o n e l y i n g f o r w a r d o f the stiffening girder;
i n case o f g r o o v e w e a r o f t h e plat, o n e p e r 0 , 3 m o f
groove length.
3.2.3.3 I n case o f p i t t i n g , t h e r e s i d u a l plate t h i c k n e s s S 4 ,
in m m , is determined proceeding from wear measured
i n t h e pits w i t h i n t h e plate section, as g i v e n b y t h e
formula
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3.2.5.1 O n a l e n g t h o f m o r e t h a n 0 , 3 m , t h e d e g r e e
and uniformity o f butt w e l d wear is determined b y
c o m p a r i n g t h e w e l d s w i t h t h e surface o f the plates b e i n g
joined, a n d t h e fillet w e l d w e a r i s determined b y
measuring the w e l d leg.
The number o f points for measuring the w e l d wear is
determined proceeding f r o m experience i n technical
supervision.
3.2.5.2 I f a w e l d i s w o r n o n a l e n g t h b e t w e e n 0 , 1 m
and 0,3 m , itsaverage residual thickness S3, i nm m , shall
be d e t e r m i n e d as a difference b e t w e e n t h e residual plate
thickness i n w a y o f the w o r n w e l d a n d t h e groove depth.
3.2.5.3 I f a w e l d i s w o r n o n a l e n g t h n o t e x c e e d i n g
0,1 m its residual thickness S4, i n m m , is determined i n
accordance w i t h 3.2.3.3 as i n t h e case o f a p i t t e d h u l l
element.
3.2.5.4 T h e w e a r o f r i v e t e d j o i n t s i s d e t e r m i n e d
based o n examination, tapping, r a n d o m measurement o f
rivets a n d plate edges, testing t h e i n t e g r i t y o f structures,
for w h i c h this is required.
I n case o f w e a r o f c o n n e c t i n g elements a n d l o c a l
strengthening, the average residual thickness S 1 , i n m m ,
is d e t e r m i n e d as a n a r i t h m e t i c m e a n o f r e s i d u a l
thicknesses measured at points u n i f o r m l y distributed
o v e r t h e m e m b e r o r strengthening surface.
The number o f points f o rmeasuring t h e residual
thickness o f a m e m b e r o r strengthening is determined
proceeding f r o m experience i n technical supervision.
I f t h e wear i n some area o f a m e m b e r o r
strengthening i s m u c h greater t h a n i n t h e others, t h e
number o f points f o r residual thickness measurement
shall be increased i n this area o f extensive w e a r
proceeding f r o m experience i n technical supervision.
m a x i m u m camber, this shall n o t b e less t h a n 1 m m , a n d

for 3 0 0 m m based camber, n o t less t h a n 0 , 1 m m .
3.3.1.4 T h e r e s u l t s o f m e a s u r e m e n t s s h a l l b e d r a w n
up as t h e tables t o b e f o u n d i n 2.2, A p p e n d i x 2 - 1 o f t h e s e
Instructions, as w e l l as into shell e x p a n s i o n d r a w i n g s ,
deck, double b o t t o m a n d b u l k h e a d plans w i t h indication
o f deformation type, camber measurements a n d other
standardized parameters o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r deforma
tions.
It i s r e c o m m e n d e d that t h e tables shall b e s u b m i t t e d
to the Register o n f l o p p y disks.
3.3.1.5 D e f o r m e d h u l l m e m b e r s s h a l l b e e x a m i n e d
w i t h d u e regard t o t h e service conditions f o r t h e
structures a n d proceeding f r o m experience i n technical
supervision.
3.3.2.1 F o r d e t e r m i n i n g t h e t o t a l d e f l e c t i o n , c o r r u g a t i o n
n
and bulge length
S /
DEFORMATIONS
3.3.1.1 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l s t r u c t u r e s w i t h
deformations is characterized b y m a x i m u m residual
c a m b e r a n d t h e d i m e n s i o n s o f d e f o r m e d areas o f
structures i n projection.
3.3.1.2 T h e t y p e o f h u l l m e m b e r d e f o r m a t i o n s h a l l b e
determined visually during t h e ship survey proceeding f r o m
e x p e r i e n c e i n t e c h n i c a l s u p e r v i s i o n . I n s a m e cases, a d d i t i o n a l
m e a s u r e m e n t o f residual c a m b e r i n stiffeners m a y b e
necessary i n order t o determine t h e deformation type.
3.3.1.3 T h e d e f o r m a t i o n p a r a m e t e r s s h a l l b e m e a
sured w i t h regard t o t h e initial n o n - d e f o r m e d surface
u s i n g standard m e a s u r i n g instruments, such as ruler,
caliper w i t h a depth meter, indicating gage, etc.
W h e n d e f o r m e d structural areas are m e a s u r e d i n
p r o j e c t i o n , t h e p r e c i s i o n s h a l l b e 1 0 0 m m a t least, f o r
ib(d)
, i n m , t h e w e a k e s t h u l l cross-
section i s chosen amidships h a v i n g a length n o t greater

than 5 spacings i n a n area w h e r e deformations i n t h e
strength deck o r b o t t o m are t h e m o s t numerous.
The dimensions o f deformations / , i n m , shall be
s u m m e d u p , separately f o r t h e deck outside t h e hatch
o p e n i n g line i n c l u d i n g t h e bilge, i n t h e chosen h u l l crosssection irrespective o f the relative camber values.
I f d e f o r m e d h u l l m e m b e r s a r e s t r e n g t h e n e d i n accor
dance w i t h 5.3.2, t h e deformations m a y n o t b e included i n
the total length o f deflections, ribs a n d indentations.
33.2.2 T h e r e s i d u a l u l t i m a t e h u l l section m o d u l u s W (
s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d i n case o f ship h o g g i n g a n d sagging
i n accordance w i t h t h e procedures approved b y t h e
R e g i s t e r . I n a n y case, t h e r e d u c t i o n o f c o m p r e s s e d h u l l
members a n d o f those deformed h u l l members, w h i c h are
compressed a n d strained, shall b e c o n s i d e r e d . T h e
calculation o f W ( ) shall b e sublect t o t h e special
consideration b y t h e Register.
i
d b)
in Service
3.3.3.1 T h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r /', i n m m , o f a d e f l e c t i o n
or r i b shall be measured w i t h regard t o g i r d e r s . T h e
p r o c e d u r e o f m e a s u r i n g /' i s i l l u s t r a t e d i n F i g . 3 . 3 . 3 . 1 .
3.3.3.2 T h e m i n i m u m p r o j e c t e d s i z e b ' , i n m m , o f a
deflection is measured i n t h e area o f t h e m a x i m u m
h o g g i n g . T h e procedure o f measuring b' is illustrated i n
Fig. 3.3.3.1.
3.3.3.3 T h e m a x i m u m r i b c a m b e r /', i n m m , i s
d e t e r m i n e d as t h e m a x i m u m v a l u e m e a s u r e d f o r each rib.
3.3.3.4 T h e s p a c i n g a, i n m m , o f p r i m a r y f r a m i n g
girders is either determined b y t h e structural p l a n o r is
measured o n t h e structure.
3.3.4 I n d e n t a t i o n s .
3.3.4.1 I n c a s e o f t h e s t r u c t u r e w i t h a n i n d e n t a t i o n
w h e r e 10 successive p r i m a r y f r a m i n g girders are
deformed, measurements shall b e t a k e n o n each girder,
w h e r e 10 t o 15 girders are deformed, every other girder
Appendix 2
275
A-A
tr
Fig. 3.3.3.1 Measurement o f deflection a n d rib parameters
m a y b e m e a s u r e d , a n d w h e r e 15 o r m o r e girders are
deformed every third girder m a y be measured including
the o n e h a v i n g t h e greatest camber / .
I f a l l conditions o f F o r m u l a (2.3.3.3-1) are m e t f o r i n
case o f a g i r d e r w i t h a m a x i m u m c a m b e r , t h e o t h e r g i r d e r s
f o u n d i n the area o f the i n d e n t a t i o n m a y n o t b e measured.
3.3.4.2 T h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r / , i n m m , a n d l e n g t h /',
i n m m , o f the deformed girder section shall be measured
i n the same plane, i n w h i c h the girder l i e s . T h e procedures
o f m e a s u r i n g / a n d /' a r e g i v e n i n F i g . 3 . 3 . 4 . 2 a .
3.3.4.3 T h e d e v i a t i o n d', i n m m , o f a g i r d e r w e b
f r o m its i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n is m e a s u r e d o n the faceplate l e v e l
where the deviation is the greatest.The procedure o f
measuring d' is illustrated i n F i g . 3.3.4.2a.
3.3.4.4 T h e d e p t h o f t h e g i r d e r w e b h , i n m m , i s
determined f r o m the structural plan o r is measured o n the
structure.
3.3.4.5 T h e d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e g i r d e r s e c t i o n c ' ,
i n m m , at w h i c h the camber is t h e greatest a n d its nearest
non-deformed support shall be measured i n the same
plane, i n w h i c h the girder l i e s . W h e n measuring the
v a l u e o f c', w e b f r a m i n g m e m b e r s f i t t e d p e r p e n d i c u l a r l y ,
decks, p l a t f o r m s , b u l k h e a d s , e t c . s e r v e as supports f o r a
m a i n framing m e m b e r T h e procedure o f measuring c ' i s
illustrated i n F i g . 3.3.4.2a.
3.3.4.6 T h e 3 0 0 m m - b a s e d c a m b e r f , i n m m , o f a
girder is measured i n w a y o f the m a x i m u m camber / .
Recommendations for measuring the f
parameter are
given i n A p p e n d i x 2 - 2 . T h e procedure for measuring f
is g i v e n i n F i g . 3 . 3 . 4 . 2 a .
3.3.4.7 T h e m a x i m u m c a m b e r / , i n m m , a n d t h e
d e f o r m e d a r e a l e n g t h /', i n m m , o f a g i r d e r o r p l a t e
elements are measured i n the same plane, i n w h i c h they
l i e . T h e p r o c e d u r e s o f m e a s u r i n g / a n d /' a r e g i v e n i n
Fig. 3.3.4.26.
3 0 0
3 0 0
300
The necessity for e x a m i n i n g the connecting elements
a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g , as w e l l as t h e necessity a n d
procedure f o r measuring the deformation parameters
therein shall be determined proceeding f r o m experience
in technical supervision.
3.4.1.1 T h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e h u l l s t r u c t u r e s w i t h
cracks a n d ruptures i s determined b y their type, l o c a t i o n
w i t h i n t h e structure, l e n g t h , area, o r i e n t a t i o n a n d
o p e n i n g displacement, w h i c h are d e t e r m i n e d b y mea
surements.
3.4.1.2 T h e t y p e o f c r a c k o r r u p t u r e i s d e t e r m i n e d
visually during the hull survey a n d proceeding from
experience i n technical supervision.
3.4.1.3 T h e c r a c k s a n d r u p t u r e s i n h u l l m e m b e r s
m a y b e r e v e a l e d as a r e s u l t o f e x a m i n a t i o n , t e s t i n g a n d
b y t h e f o l l o w i n g test procedures:
radiographic;
ultrasonic;
m a g n e t i c p o w d e r test;
d y e p e n e t r a t i o n test;
using aqueous dispersions, kerosene w i t h chalk,
etc.
3.4.1.4 T h e c r a c k o r r u p t u r e p a r a m e t e r s a r e m e a
sured o n t h e surface o f t h e d a m a g e d h u l l m e m b e r b y
m e a n s o f a caliper, r u l e r o r another m e a s u r i n g instru
m e n t , w h i c h ensures a n accuracy o f n o t less
than 5 m m .
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Fig. 3.3.4.2 Measurement o f indentation parameters:

a) f o r m a i n f r a m i n g g i r d e r s ; b ) f o r w e b f r a m i n g g i r d e r s a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s
3.4.1.5 T h e v a l u e s m e a s u r e d o n c r a c k s s h a l l b e
d r a w n u p as t h e tables s i m i l a r t o t h o s e g i v e n i n 2.3 o f
A p p e n d i x 2 - 1 , as w e l l as i n d i c a t e d i n d r a w i n g s a n d
sketches s h o w i n g the cracked structure w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f
the length, opening displacement a n d orientation o f the
crack.
The values measured o n ruptures m a y be represented
in a n arbitrary from.
It is r e c o m m e n d e d that t h e tables shall b e s u b m i t t e d
to t h e Register o n f l o p p y disks.
3.4.1.6 T h e e x a m i n a t i o n o f h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h
cracks a n d ruptures shall be carried o u t w i t h d u e regard
to t h e service conditions o f the structures and proceeding
from experience i n technical supervision.
3.4.2 M e a s u r e m e n t o f c r a c k p a r a m e t e r s .
The crack length X ' , i n m m , i n a h u l l m e m b e r is
measured o n t h e shortest distance b e t w e e n its b e g i n n i n g
and e n d . T h e location o f the crack e n d shall be
determined visually w i t h a n addition o f 10 m m .
T h e o p e n i n g d i s p l a c e m e n t i, i n m m , o f a c r a c k i s
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e m a x i m u m distance b e t w e e n its edges.
T h e crack orientation i n a m e m b e r is determined b y t h e
angle a, i n deg., formed b y the line connecting the

b e g i n n i n g a n d e n d o f the crack, a n d t h e centre plane o r
base plane o f the ship.
4 STANDARDS F O RH U L L W I T H
4.1
DEFECTS
GENERAL
4.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n c o n t a i n s t h e s t a n d a r d s f o r
defective h u l l members f o r determining the technical
condition o f the h u l l i n accordance w i t h the provisions o f
Section 2.
4.1.2 T h e s t a n d a r d s c o n t a i n e d i n t h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n
r e g u l a t e t h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l m e m b e r s corres
ponding to the " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " and " L I M I T E D S A T I S F A C T O R Y " h u l l c o n d i t i o n s as p e r S e c t i o n 2 .
4.1.3 T h e s t a n d a r d s f o r t h e " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " h u l l
condition shall be determined proceeding from the
current R e g i s t e r class a n d 5-year p e r i o d i c i t y o f special
surveys.
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277
I n order the hull technical condition could be

assessed as " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " i n case s o m e standard
is n o t c o m p l i e d w i t h , t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f a r e l e v a n t
m o d i f i c a t i o n o f the R e g i s t e r class a n d ship purpose m a y
be considered at t h e shipowner's request.
4.1.4 F o r t h e " L I M I T E D - S A T I S F A C T O R Y " t e c h n i
cal c o n d i t i o n , t h e standards are d e t e r m i n e d f o r a ship,
w h i c h service conditions are l i m i t e d and/or intervals
b e t w e e n surveys are reduced t o ensure t h e required level
o f ship safety f o r t h e current technical c o n d i t i o n o f h u l l
or f o r t h e case o f the v o l u m e o f repair b e i n g reduced.
4.1.4.1 L i m i t a t i o n s o f s e r v i c e c o n d i t i o n s s p e c i f i e d
for a ship shall be assigned proceeding f r o m t h e current
hull technical condition a n d the shipowner's intentions
concerning t h e future service o f the s h i p . T h e introduc
tion o fservice limitations w i l l i n v o l v e a m o d i f i c a t i o n o f
the relevant requirements o f the Rules f o r Construction
for t h e d i m e n s i o n s a n d characteristics o f h u l l m e m b e r s .
T h e limitations o f specified service conditions f o r a
ship m a y refer t o t h e following:
weather conditions a n d navigation season (sea
condition, w i n d force);
speed a n d p o w e r o f m a i n p r o p u l s i o n plant;
type o f cargo carried;
distribution a n d rate o f ship l o a d i n g (specific
distribution o f carried cargo a n d ballast, increase o f
freeboard a n d m i n i m a l f o r w a r d draught);
m e t h o d a n d procedure o f cargo h a n d l i n g operations;
conditions o f ice navigation;
conditions o f m o o r i n g at sea (weather a n d h u l l
regions, b y w h i c h m o o r i n g is permitted).
The above limitations m a y be applied i n combina
tion a n d other limitations m a y be applied o n agreement
w i t h t h e Register.
4.1.4.2 R e d u c i n g t h e i n t e r v a l s t o l e s s t h a n 5 y e a r s
between surveys preceding t h erepair o r scrapping o f the
ship m a k e s i t possible t o l o w t h e standards f o r h u l l
m e m b e r s . T h i s p r o v i s i o n does n o t apply t o ships aged
30 years a n d above.
4.1.4.3 I n o r d e r h u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n c o u l d b e
assessed as " L I M I T E D - S A T I S F A C T O R Y " a t s h i p o w
ner's request, t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f a r e l e v a n t m o d i f i c a t i o n o f
the Register class a n d ship purpose m a y also b e
considered.
4.1.5 F o r a l l s h i p s , t h e s t a n d a r d s m a y b e d e t e r m i n e d
based o n 4.2.1 t o 4.2.5, 4.3 a n d 4.4.
4.1.5.1 O n a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e R e g i s t e r , t h e
standards m a y be specified proceeding f r o m experience
i n ship operation a n d calculation estimates.
4.1.5.2 F o r a s h i p , i n w h i c h t h e p a r a m e t e r s o f d e f e c t s
exceed 7 5 p e r cent o f permitted values , t h e standards f o r
similar m e m b e r s o r t h e date o f n e x t s u r v e y shall be
specified b a s e d o n 4 . 5 i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
1
B y the permitted wear o f hull members, t h e difference

between their as-built a n dpermissible residual thickness is meant.
the annual average w e a r o f m o r e t h a n 2 5 per cent o n

similar members exceeds t h e values stipulated i n t h e
Rules for Construction;
deformation parameters i n h u l l m e m b e r s progress
(increase) d u r i n g routine ship service.
4.1.5.3 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4 . 2 . 3 m a k e i t
possible t o develop standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h
wear, bearing i n m i n d t h e h u l l structural features a n d t h e
service conditions o f the ship.
T h e standards are established proceeding f r o m t h e
h u l l m e m b e r d i m e n s i o n s r e q u i r e d b y t h e n e w l y pub
lished Rules for Construction for a n e w hull disregarding
the reduced design service life o f the ship a n d corrosion
protection being p r o v i d e d . W h e r e the dimensions o f
particular members d o n o t c o m p l y w i t h the requirements
o f t h e Rules f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n o r w h e r e t h e latter d o n o t
contain requirements m e m b e r s , t h e standards are subject
to special consideration b y t h e Register.
4.1.5.4 T h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n
p u b l i s h e d i n t h e p r e v i o u s years, as w e l l as d e t e r m i n i n g
the standards f o r particular h u l l m e m b e r s proceeding
f r o m as-built dimensions, is t o be effected o n agreement
with R H O .
4.1.6 F o r s h i p s , w h i c h c l a s s h a s n o t b e e n c h a n g e d
since construction, t h e standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h
wear m a y be determined during the hull flaw detection
based o n 4.2.6, proceeding from the as-built dimensions
o f t h e m e m b e r s , unless special n o r m s o r standards
determined using the Rules f o rConstruction, a n d based
o n 4.2.1 t o 4.2.3 are available.
4.1.7 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r i n s h i p s b u i l t i n
non-compliance w i t h the Rules f o r Construction, classed
w i t h o r transferred t o R S class f r o m A C S n o n - I A C S
member, t h e relevant standards shall be determined
based o n 4 . 2 . 1 t o 4.2.3 w i t h due regard t o 4.1.5.3.
Standard determination based o n 4.2.6 is n o t permitted.
4.1.8 F o r s h i p s , b u i l t i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e r u l e s o f
A C S I A C S m e m b e r (but not R S ) , transferred f r o m the
class o f A C S I A C S m e m b e r , except f o r E S P ships,
the standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r m a y be
d e t e r m i n e d according t o t h e rules o f a l o s i n g society,
f r o m w h i c h class t h e ship w a s t r a n s f e r r e d . I n applicable
cases, w h e n v e r i f i c a t i o n o f h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l charac
teristics i s required, i t i s a l l o w e d t o use t h e standards
based o n 4.2.6.2 a n d 4.2.6.3 o f t h e Instructions. F o r E S P
s h i p s , t h e p o s s i b i l i t y t o a p p l y p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r rates o f t h e
l o s i n g society is subject t o special consideration b y R H O .
4.1.9 F o r s h i p s , w h i c h s u b s e q u e n t s e r v i c e s h a l l n o t
exceed 5 years, t h e standards for h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r
m a y be determined w i t h due regard t o 4.2.7.
4.1.10 F o r s i m i l a r m e m b e r s o f a h u l l c o m p a r t m e n t , a
simultaneous application o f standards f o r h u l l m e m b e r s
w i t h wear is not permitted, w h i c h were determined based
on 4.2.1 t o 4.2.3 a n d 4.2.6.
4.1.11 T h e standards f o r d e f e c t i v e h u l l m e m b e r s s h a l l b e
d r a w n u p as a d o c u m e n t t o b e d u l y n o t e d b y t h e R e g i s t e r .
278
W E A R
in Service
[Ss(b)]
(4.2.1.3)
-kS ( )
s b
w h e r e = factor given i n 4.2.1.1;

S (i,) = t h i c k n e s s , i n m m , o f s i d e
longitudinal bulkhead, as
Construction.
s
4.2.1.1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n
modulus [W ( )], i n c m , for a deck o r b o t t o m is determined
from the formula
3
Wd b)]
(4.2.1.1-1)
kW
where
Wd(b) = h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s , i n c m , f o r a d e c k o r b o t t o m , a s
required b y t h e R u l e s f o r Construction f o r a n e w ship;
= a factor equal t o t h e f o l l o w i n g :
for ships operating i n unrestricted areas o f n a v i g a t i o n a n d
ships h a v i n g distinguishing m a r k s f o r restricted areas o f
n a v i g a t i o n R 1 , R 2 i n their class notations;
=0,65 + 0,0012/
(4.2.1.1-2)
w h e r e L = design ship length, i n m ;
f o r ships, h a v i n g the d i s t i n g u i s h i n g m a r k s f o r restricted areas
o f navigation R 2 - R S N , R2-RSN(4,5), R 3 - R S N , R 3 i n their
class notations:
= 0 , 7 0 + 0 , 0 0 1 2 / b u t n o t less t h a n 0,8.
(4.2.1.1-3)
I n a n y case, t h e factor s h a l l n o t b e a d o p t e d m o r e t h a n 0 , 9 0 .
shell p l a t i n g , i n n e r side o r
required b y t h e Rules f o r
4.2.2 P l a t e s .
4.2.2.1 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate thickness [ S ] , i n m m , i s determined f r o m t h e f o r m u l a
1
(4.2.2.1-1)
[S ] = m ( S - A S )
1
w h e r e m = factor t o b e adopted f r o m Table 4.2.2.1-1;

S = plate thickness, i n m m , required b y t h eRules f o r Construc
tion without taking into consideration t h e requirements f o r
m i n i m a l thickness;
A S =wear allowance, i nm m , t o b edetermined f r o m the Rules for
C o n s t r u c t i o n . F o r shell plating i nregions o f strengthening
(except ice strengthening), t h e value o fA S shall b e adopted
f r o m Table 4.2.2.1-2. F o r shell plating i n regions o f ice
strengthening, the value o fA S shall b e determined f r o m the
Rules f o r Construction.
1
T h e permissible residual plate thickness [S ], i n m m ,

shall additionally c o m p l y w i t h the following:
i n t h e general case
[S1] > m 2 S m i n ;
(4.2.2.1-2)
for ships built t o t h e R S Rules whose keel w a s laid
before 1 October 1 9 9 0
[S1] > 0,5S0;
(4.2.2.1-3)
for ships built t o t h e R S Rules whose keel w a s laid
o n o r after 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 9 0 as w e l l as t o t h e R u l e s o f
other classification societies o r w i t h o u t technical
supervision o f a n y classification society
[S1] ^ 0,7S0
(4.2.2.1-4)
1
F o r ships, w h i c h deck a n d continuous longitudinals

o n t h e outer side o f t h e deck, i n c l u d i n g t h e b o x a n d
continuous side c o a m i n g s , are m a d e o f materials h a v i n g
different y i e l d strength, t h e permissible residual h u l l
section m o d u l u s [ W ] , i n c m , f o r a deck shall be
increased b y m u l t i p l y i n g i t b y t h e factor t o b e
3
Zd b u t n o t l e s s t h a n 1
Zc
Id
(4.2.1.1-4)
w h e r e r\ = s t e e l m e c h a n i c a l p r o p e r t i e s u t i l i z a t i o n f a c t o r f o r d e c k , t o b e
determined from the Rules f o r Construction;
= steel m e c h a n i c a l properties u t i l i z a t i o n factor f o r c o n t i n u o u s
l o n g i t u d i n a l s o n t h e o u t e r side o f t h e deck, t o b e d e t e r m i n e d
from the Rules for Construction;
z = distance, i n m , b e t w e e n the strength deck and the neutral axis
o f the h u l l cross-section;
z = distance, i n m , b e t w e e n t h e upper flanges o f continuous
l o n g i t u d i n a l s o n t h e o u t e r side o f t h e d e c k a n d t h e n e u t r a l
axis o f the h u l l cross-section.
d
w h e r e m = factor t o b e adopted f r o m Table 4.2.2.1-2;

S
= m i n i m a l plate thickness, i n m m , required b y t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction;
S = as-built plate thickness.
2
m i n
T h e factors m a n d m indicated i n Table 4.2.2.1-1

are u s e d f o r ships w i t h l e n g t h o f 9 0 m a n d a b o v e ; f o r
ships w i t h l e n g t h o f 65 m a n d b e l o w , t h e factors m a n d m
shall be adopted equal o n t h e w h o l e ship length a n d
equal t o their values a t ends; f o r ships' intermediate
lengths, t h e values o f m a n d m shall be determined b y
linear interpolation.
T h e difference [ S ] o f permissible residual thick
nesses o f t w o adjacent plates shall n o t exceed 3 m m .
4.2.2.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [S3], i n m m , o fa plate area shall b e determined
from the formula
1
I n ships h a v i n g a length o f 2 0 0 m a n d above, t h e

permissible residual h u l l section m o d u l u s [ W ( ) ] , i n c m ,
for deck o r b o t t o m shall additionally c o m p l y w i t h the condition
3
[Wd(b)]^0,9W
(4.2.1.1-5)
m i n
where W
= m i n i m a l h u l l section m o d u l u s , i n c m , required b y t h e
Rules f o r Construction.
min
4.2.1.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l u l t i m a t e h u l l s e c t i o n
m o d u l u s [WW ( ) ] , i n c m , f o r a d e c k o r b o t t o m i s
3
= 1 , 1
10
(4.2.1.2)
w h e r e M ,M
= bending moments, i nk N m , t o be determined
from theRules for Construction;
a = s t a n d a r d y i e l d s t r e s s o f d e c k ( b o t t o m ) m a t e r i a l , i n M P a , i n
accordance w i t h t h e Rules f o r Construction.
W
SW
[S3] = 0,85[S1]
(4.2.2.2)
w h e r e [S ] - refer t o 4.2.2.1.
1
I n case o f a plate area w i t h g r o o v e , w e a r h a v i n g a

l e n g t h o f 100 m m a n d less, [ S ] shall b e a d o p t e d as i n t h e
case o f p i t t i n g i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 4.2.2.3.
4.2.2.3 I n case o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l p l a t e
thickness [S ], i n m m , shall be determined f r o m the formula
3
4.2.1.3 P e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s o f s i d e s h e l l
p l a t i n g , i n n e r side, c o n t i n u o u s l o n g i t u d i n a l b u l k h e a d [S ( )],
in m m , t o be determined from the formula
[S ] = 0,30S
4
b u t n o t less t h a n 3 m m
s b
w h e r e S - refer t o 4.2.2.1.
0
(4.2.2.3)
Appendix 2
279
Table
F a c t o r s m,
1
Nos.
and m
Structural member
Ships
o f group I
Region
o f ship length
Decks and platforms

3
1.1
U p p e r strength d e c k , c o n t i n u o u s hatch side c o a m i n g
1.2
S e c o n d c o n t i n u o u s d e c k l y i n g h i g h e r t h a n 0,75) a b o v e t h e b a s e p l a n e
1.3
Other decks and platforms
Sides
2.1
Sheerstrake
2.2
O u t e r side:
in the region o f alternating waterlines
outside the region o f alternating waterlines
2.3
Ships
o f group I I
Ships o f
groups I
and I I
m
2
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,65
0,80
0,70
midship region
ends
0,80
0,75
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,70
0,75
0,65
0,70
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,65
0,80
0,70
full length
midship region
ends
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,65
0,70
0,60
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,65
0,70
0,60
0,70
0,70
0,70
midship region
ends
full length
midship region
ends
0,80
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,60
0,65
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,60
0,65
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,70
0,70
0,80
0,70
I n n e r side
upper strake
m i d d l e strake
l o w e r strake
m
1
4.2.2.1-1
for plates
Bottom
3.1
Plate keel
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,70
3.2
B o t t o m w i t h bilge
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,70
0,60
0,80
0,70
full length
0,80
0,65
0,80
0,65
0,80
0,80
0,65
0,80
0,65
0,80
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,60
0,60
0,65
0,85
0,75
0,80
0,60
0,60
0,65
0,70
0,70
0,70
0,70
0,60
0,65
0,65
0,60
0,80
0,70
0,70
0,80
0,70
4
4.1
Inner bottom
Inner bottom
Bulkheads
5.1
Fore peak bulkhead
5.2
Transverse
upper
middle
lower
5.3
bulkheads, cofferdam
strake
strake
strake
Longitudinal bulkheads
upper strake
Wash
bulkheads
Tanks
6.1
T a n k s a n d cofferdams o f double b o t t o m a n d double side
6.2
Topside and hopper
6.3
Other tanks
tanks
bulkheads
m i d d l e strake
l o w e r strake
5.4
midship region
ends
full length
midship region
ends
0,85
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,75
0,75
0,65
0,70
0,85
0,75
0,85
0,75
0,70
midship region
ends
0,85
0,80
0,70
0,70
0,80
0,70
0,80
0,60
0,80
0,60
0,70
280
in Service

Nos.
Structural member
Region
o f ship length
Ships
o f group I
Superstructures a n d deckhouses
Ships o f
groups I
and II
m
7
Ships
o f group I I
7.1
Superstructure side
0,80
0,60
0,80
0,60
0,70
7.2
E n d b u l k h e a d s o f superstructures a n d deckhouses, a n d side w a l l s o f deckhouses
0,80
0,70
0,80
0,70
0,70
7.3
Superstructure a n d deckhouse
0,80
0,60
0,80
0,60
0,70
region A
region
region
1,0
0,90
0,90
1,00
0,90
0,90
0,80
0,80
0,80
deck
Regions o f strengthening
8.1
Ice strengthening
8.2
Strengthening o f ships m o o r i n g at sea
0,85
0,85
0,80
8.3
Strengthening i n regions, t o w h i c h extreme h y d r o d y n a m i c pressures are

applied
0,75
0,75
0,80
0,70
0,55
0,70
0,55
0,70
Other hull members
9
Other hull members
9.1
Ship groups are established i n accordance w i t h t h e Rules f o r Construction, as follows:

1 d r y cargo ships a n d ships operating i n s i m i l a r conditions;
I I tankers, b u l k carriers, c o m b i n a t i o n carriers a n d ships operating i n s i m i l a r conditions.
T o determine t h e permissible scantlings o f structural h u l l members m a d e o f a l u m i n i u m alloy t h e factor m = m = 0,8 o f the as-built
thickness shall b e adopted.
F o r h u l l plating made o f a l u m i n i u m alloy m = m = m = 0,8 o fthe as-built thickness.
T h e requirements applicable t o the m i d s h i p r e g i o n refer t o deck sections b e t w e e n the side a n d the line o f large o p e n i n g s . T o b e applied t o
deck sections b e t w e e n large o p e n i n g s are t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r the ends o f the particular d e c k . F o r t h e upper d e c k i n t h e m i d s h i p r e g i o n o f ships o f
the l i m i t e d area o f n a v i g a t i o n R 3 - R S N m = 0,65.
F o r a superstructure o r deckhouse plating m a d e o f a l u m i n u m alloys m = m = 0,80.
2
Table
4.2.2.1-2
AS v a l u e s f o r s h e l l p l a t i n g i n r e g i o n s o f s t r e n g t h e n i n g
Strengthening
Nos
AS,mm
S t r e n g t h e n i n g o f ship m o o r i n g a t sea:
for side s w e e p i n g
i n o t h e r cases
3,0
2,0
Strengthening i n regions, t o w h i c h extreme h y d r o d y n a m i c pressures are applied
4.2.3 G i r d e r s .
4.2.3.1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s [ W 1 ] ,
i n c m , o f a girder shall be determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
4.2.3.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l a r e [i*i], i n c m , o f a
girder w e b cross-section s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e f o r m u l a
[W ]= n W
(4.2.3.1)
w h e r e W = girder section m o d u l u s , i n c m , as r e q u i r e d b y t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction;
n = factor t o b e adopted equal to:
0,80 f o r m a i n a n d w e b f r a m i n g girders i n w a y o f
strengthening;
0,75 f o r m a i n f r a m i n g longitudinals o f strength deck,
sheerstrake, upper a n d l o w e r strake o f i n n e r side a n d
longitudinal bulkheads, topside a n d hopper tanks, inner
b o t t o m and b o t t o m amidships, as w e l l as for a l l w e b f r a m i n g
girders;
0,70 f o r t h e rest o f girders;
0,65 for trapezoidal corrugations.
[ i ^ n i
(4.2.3.2)
2
w h e r e F = cross-sectional area, i n c m , o f a girder w e b , as r e q u i r e d b y

the Rules for Construction;
n = factor t o b e adopted f r o m 4.2.3.1.
4.2.3.3 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [S1], i n m m , o f a girder element shall be
[S1]= n S
(4.2.3.3-1)
w h e r e n = factor t o b e adopted i n accordance w i t h 4.2.3.1;

S = thickness, i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r , as r e q u i r e d b y t h e
Rules for Construction.
Appendix 2
281
T h e permissible residual thickness [S ], i n m m , o f a

girder element shall additionally c o m p l y w i t h t h e following:
i n t h e general case
1
[S1]^0,65Smin;
(4.2.3.3-2)
for ships built t o t h e R S R u l e s w h o s e k e e l w a s laid

[S1]^0,5S0;
(4.2.3.3-3)

o n o r after 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 9 0 as w e l l as t o t h e rules o f o t h e r
classification societies o r w i t h o u t technical s u p e r v i s i o n
o f a n y classification society
[S1]^0,7S0
where S
S
(4.2.3.3-4)
= m i n i m a l girder element thickness, i n m m , required b y the

Rules fpr Construction;
= as-built girder element thickness.
m i n
F o r a trapezoidal corrugation, t h e f o l l o w i n g condi

tion shall be additionally met:
[S1]>12,5l>A/r
(4.2.3.3-5)
where b = trapezoidalcorrugation thickness, i nm , i n t h eplane parallel

to t h e bulkhead plane;
= m e c h a n i c a l properties utilization factor f o r t h e steel o f
trapezoidal corrugations, t o be adopted from the Rules f o r
Construction.
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r area is
3
[ S 3 ] = 0,85[S1]
(4.2.3.4)
w h e r e [ S ] - refer t o 4.2.3.3.
1
4.2.3.5 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f a girder m e m b e r is determined
from F o r m u l a (4.2.2.3).
4.2.4.1 I n case o f w e l d w e a r o n a l e n g t h e x c e e d i n g 0,3 m ,
t h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r s h a l l b e e s t a b l i s h e d as f o l l o w s :
for butt w e l d s n o t deeper t h a n t h e surface o f t h e
hull m e m b e r w i t h the smaller thickness i n the joint;
f o r f i l l e t w e l d s pass r e d u c t i o n b y 1 m m o r 2 0 p e r cent,
w h i c h e v e r i s less.
4.2.4.2 I n c a s e o f w e l d w e a r o n a l e n g t h b e t w e e n
0,1 m a n d 0,3 m , t h e permissible residual thickness [S3],
in m m , o f the w e l d shall be determined from
F o r m u l a (4.2.2.2).
4.2.4.3 I n case o f w e l d w e a r o n a l e n g t h b e l o w 0 , 1 m ,
the permissible residual thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f the
w e l d is determined from F o r m u l a (4.2.2.3).
4.2.4.4 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r o f r i v e t e d j o i n t s s h a l l
be established as f o l l o w s :
for flat a n d c u p heads n o t greater t h a n 0 , 2 o f the
rivet body diameter;
for countersunk a n d raised countersunk heads n o t
deeper t h a n 0 , 1 o f the rivet b o d y diameter; i f s h a l l o w spot
facing o r r i v e t defects are revealed b y r a n d o m d r i l l i n g o f
4
rivets, t h e permissible w e a r depth f o r countersunk heads

shall be reduced t o 0,05 o f the rivet diameter;
the distance f r o m t h e centre o f t h e m a r g i n a l r o w o f
r i v e t s t o t h e w o r n p l a t e e d g e s h a l l n o t b e l e s s t h a n 1,3 o f
the rivet body diameter;
for riveted j o i n t s i n structures m a d e o f a l u m i n u m a l l o y s
a n d steel, t h e separation o f connected plates s h a l l n o t
exceed 2 m m . W h e r e a n a l u m i n u m a l l o y plate o r its section
is c o n n e c t e d t o a steel plate, a drop o f t h e f o r m e r exceeding
2 0 p e r cent o f its original thickness i s n o t permitted.
4.2.5 L o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f local strengthening is
determined from the formulae:
1
[S1]^0,5S0;
(4.2.5-1)

o n o r after 1 O c t o b e r 1 9 9 0 as w e l l as t o t h e R u l e s o f
o t h e r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s o c i e t i e s o r w i t h o u t t e c h n i c a l super
vision o fa n y classification society
[S1]^0,7S0
(4.2.5-2)
w h e r e S = as-built thickness, i nm m , o flocal strengthening.

0
4.2.6 S t a n d a r d s t o b e a p p l i e d d i r e c t l y d u r i n g h u l l
survey.
4.2.6.1 T h e s t a n d a r d s s t a t e d b e l o w a p p l y o n l y t o
those ships, w h i c h Register class h a s n o t b e e n m o d i f i e d
since their c o n s t r u c t i o n . T h e application o f these
standards t o ships w i t h transfered class i s n o t p e r m i t t e d .
4.2.6.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n
modulus [ W ( ) ] , i n c m , for a deck o r b o t t o m is
determined from F o r m u l a (4.2.1.1-1) where A= 0,9
and W ( ) is determined f o r as-built m e m b e r scantlings.
4.2.6.3 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l t h i c k n e s s [ S ) ] ,
i n m m , o f side shell p l a t i n g , i n n e r side a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l
bulkhead is determined from F o r m u l a (4.2.1.3) where
A; = 0 , 9 a n d
is equal t o the as-built thickness o f t h e
member under consideration.
4.2.6.4 I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
plate thickness [ S ] , i n m m , is determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
3
s ( b
[S1] = m 0 S 0
(4.2.6.4)
w h e r e m = factor t o b e adopted f r o m Table 4.2.2.1-1; f o r ships w i t h

restricted areas o f n a v i g a t i o n R 2 - R S N , R 2 - R S N ( 4 , 5 ) ,
R 3 - R S N a n d R 3 , m shall b e a d o p t e d n o t less t h a n 0 , 7 5 ;
S = as-built plate thickness, i n m m .
0
plate thickness [ S ] , i n m m , is determined f r o m t h e
formula
3
[S3]=0,85[S1]
(4.2.6.5)
w h e r e [ S ] - refer t o 4.2.6.4.
1
plate thickness [ S 4 ] , i n m m , shall be determined i n
282
thickness [S1], i nm m , o f a girder m e m b e r is determined
from the formula
AS* =( 5 - T K
(4.2.7.2)
w h e r e = t i m e , i n years, before t h e nearest survey, repair o r scrappage;

<5;
u = average annual wear, i n mm/year, o fhull members t o be
d e t e r m i n e d o nt h e basis o f F o r m u l a (4.5.3-2) b u t n o t m o r e
t h a n t h e a v e r a g e a n n u a l , i n m m / y e a r , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
the Rules f o r Construction.
a
[S ] = n S
1
(4.2.6.7)
w h e r e n = factor t o b e adopted f r o m 4.2.3.1;

S = as-built thickness, i nm m , o fa girder member.
0
thickness [ S ] , i nm m , o f a girder m e m b e r is determined
from the formula
3
[S3]=0,5S0
(4.2.6.8)
w h e r e S - refer t o 4.2.6.7.
0
F o r w e l d s w o r n o n lengths exceeding 0,3 m , p r o v i d e d

they are surveyed a n d measured at r a n d o m once i n 2,5 years
a t least, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r m a y b e a s f o l l o w s :
for butt welds u p t o 0,95S', b u t n o t deeper t h a n
1 m m f r o m t h e plate surface;
f o r f i l l e t w e l d s p a s s r e d u c t i o n b y 1,5 m m o r b y
3 0 p e r c e n t , w h i c h e v e r i s l e s s , w h e r e S1' s h a l l b e a d o p t e d
f r o m 4.2.4.
The permissible wear f o r riveted joints shall be
established based o n 4.2.4.
I n case o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness o f local strengthening shall b e established
based o n 4.2.5.
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f hull members is determined
from the formula
thickness [ S ] , i nm m , o f a girder m e m b e r is determined
from F o r m u l a (4.2.2.3).
4.2.6.10 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e w e a r i n w e l d e d a n d r i v e t e d
joints shall b e determined i n accordance w i t h 4.2.4, a n d
that o f local strengthening, i n accordance w i t h 4.2.5.
4.2.7 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f p e r m i s
sible residual plate thickness o f cargo hold h a t c h
covers.
4.2.7.1 F o r s h i p s c o n t r a c t e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n o n o r a f t e r
1 July 2 0 1 2 , the requirements o f Section 7 o f I A C S U R
[S3]=0,85[S1]
(4.2.7.3)
S 2 1 A (refer t o 7.10.6.53, P a r t I I I " E q u i p m e n t , Arrange
w h e r e [S ] - refer t o 4.2.7.2.
ments a n d Outfit" o f the Rules for the Classification a n d
Construction o f Sea-Going Ships) shall be m e t w h e n
determining t h e permissible residual plate thickness.
4.2.7.2 F o r s h i p s c o n t r a c t e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n d u r i n g
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , o f hull members is determined
the period f r o m 1 January 2005 till 1 July 2 0 1 2 , t h e f r o m the formulae:
determination o f permissible residual plate thickness
[ S ] = 0 , 3 0 S , f o r 2,5 < < 5 b u t n o t less t h a n 3 m m ; (4.2.7.4-1)
shall be made considering t h e requirements o f 4.2.2,
A p p e n d i x 2 t o the present Rules a n d Regulation 16 o f t h e
[ S ] = 0 , 2 5 S , f o r 1 < ^ 2,5 b u t n o t less t h a n 2,5 m m ; (4.2.7.4-2)
International C o n v e n t i o n o n L o a d L i n e s , 1 9 6 6 , as
amended b y the 1988 Protocol relating thereto (revised
[ S ] = 0 , 2 0 S , for ^ 1 b u t n o t less t h a n 2 m m ; (4.2.7.4-3)
in 2003).
4
4.2.7.3 F o r s h i p s c o n t r a c t e d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n b e f o r e
1 January 2005, the determination ofpermissible residual
plate thickness shall b e m a d e considering t h e require
ments o f 4.2.2, A p p e n d i x 2 t o t h e present Rules a n d
Regulation 15(7)o f the International Convention o n
Load Lines,1966.
4.2.8 S h i p s , w h i c h s u b s e q u e n t s e r v i c e s h a l l l a s t
for less t h a n 5 years.
4.2.8.1 T h e s t a n d a r d s s t a t e d b e l o w a p p l y o n l y t o
ships, w h i c h subsequent service shall last f o r less t h a n
5 years, i.e. t o ships t o b e w r i t t e n o f f f r o m active fleet o r
scrapped.
4.2.8.2 R e d u c t i o n o f t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l h u l l
section m o d u l u s [ W d ( b ) ] , i n c m , f o ra deck o r b o t t o m , as
d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h 4 . 2 . 1 , i s subject t o t h e
special c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
plate a n d girder thickness [ S ] , i n m m , determined
from 4.2.2 a n d 4.2.3 m a ybe reduced b y t h e value
o f A S * , i n m m , determined from the formula
3
w h e r e S - refer t o 4.2.2.1;
- refer t o 4.2.7.2.
0
DEFORMATIONS
n
The permissible total length
[ E
] , i n m ,
o f deflections, ribs a n d indentations i n w a y o f strength

deck o r b o t t o m a m i d s h i p s i s d e t e r m i n e d as f o l l o w s :
[J a
] =
'
* I
where = deck breadth, i nm , between the line o f hatch openings a n d

side, o r b o t t o m breadth i n c l u d i n g t h e bilge.
1
T h e standard [ . 2 ^ / , ^ ] m a y b e specified b y using

special procedures agreed w i t h t h e Register.
Appendix 2
283
4.3.2.1 F o r d e f l e c t i o n s i n t h e s t r e n g t h d e c k o u t s i d e
o f t h e line o f hatch openings, i n t h e sheerstrake a n d
bottom shell plating amidships, the permissible relative
c a m b e r [//6] s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
[//6] = 0 , 0 5 f o r L ^ 9 0 m ^
[//6] = 0 , 1 0 f o r L ^ 6 5 m J
(4.3.2.1)
w h e r e L design ship length, i n m .
F o r 6 5 < L < 9 0 m , t h e rate [//6] shall be d e t e r m i n e d

b y linearinterpolation.
F o r t h e same h u l l m e m b e r s at ends u p t o 0 , 1 L o f
relevant perpendiculars a n d f o r other hull members
t h r o u g h t h e ship length, t h e rate [//6] shall be d e t e r m i n e d
from Table 4.3.2.1. F o r the regions lying between the
midship region a n d 0 , 1 L o frelevant perpendiculars, the
r a t e [//] s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y l i n e a r i n t e r p o l a t i o n .
Table
P e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r [fib] i n d e f l e c t i o n s
0,65
0,70
a n d less
[/76]
0,060
0,066
4.3.2.1
0,75
0,80
0,85
0,90
0,95
1,00
0,071
0,077
0,083
0,089
0,094
0,1
N o t e . 6 ' = m i m i m u m deflection size, i n m m (refer t o 3.3.3.2);

a girder spacing, i n m m (refer t o 3.3.3.4).
4.3.2.2 F o r r i b s i n s t r e n g t h d e c k p l a t i n g , s h e e r s t r a k e
and b o t t o m shell plating amidships, the permissible
r e l a t i v e c a m b e r [//a] s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
[ / / a ] = 0 , 0 5 f o r L ^ 9 0 m ^>
[//a] = 0 , 0 9 f o r L ^ 6 5 m J
(4.3.2.2-1)
w h e r e L - refer t o 4.3.2.
F o r 6 5 < L < 9 0 m , t h e rate [//a] shall be d e t e r m i n e d

b y linearinterpolation.
F o r t h e s a m e h u l l m e m b e r s a t ends u p t o 0 , 1L o f
relevant perpendiculars a n d f o r other hull members
t h r o u g h t h e ship length, t h e rate [//a] shall b e established
as f o l l o w s :
[//a] = 0 , 0 9 .
(4.3.2.2-2)
For the regions lying between the midship region

a n d 0 , 1 L o f r e l e v a n t perpendiculars, t h e rate [//a] s h a l l b e
determined b y linearinterpolation.
4.3.2.3 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h d e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s ,
w h i c h are m a d e o f a l u m i n u m alloys h a v i n g t h e y i e l d
strength i ?
( 1 2 0 150) M P a , t h e rates m e n t i o n e d
under 4.3.2.1 a n d 4.3.2.2 shall be used.
4.3.3 I n d e n t a t i o n s .
4.3.3.1 F o r g i r d e r s m a d e o f s t e e l h a v i n g t h e y i e l d
strength
2 3 5 M P a , i n w h i c h there are n o bulges,
t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r [///], r e l a t i v e f r a m i n g
d e v i a t i o n [fi?/A], r e l a t i v e p o s i t i o n o f c a m b e r m a x i m u m [//c]
p 0 > 2
and o f300 m m - based camber [/

as f o l l o w s :
3 0 0
] shall be established
[///] t o b e a d o p t e d f r o m T a b l e 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 ;
(4.3.3.1-1)
T a b l e 4.3.3.1
P e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r \f/l\ f o r g i r d e r s i n a n i n d e n t a t i o n
/'/A
[///]
/'/A
[///]
10 a n d less
0,050
20
0,080
12
0,055
24
0,088
16
0,070
30 and more
0,097
N o t e . /' l e n g t h , i n m m , o f d e f o r m e d a r e a o f a g i r d e r i n
(4.3.3.1-2)
(4.3.3.1-3)
(4.3.3.1-4)
[?/]=0,15;
[//c] = 0 , 1 ;
[/300] = 840/A.
W h e r e deformed girders cannot be examined, t h e

standards s h a l l b e a m e n d e d as f o l l o w s :
[///] t o b e m u l t i p l i e d b y a f a c t o r o f 0 , 5 ;
[?/] t o b e s u b s t i t u t e d b y t h e r a t e
K / a - / i . ) / f l ] = 0,15
(4.3.3.1-5)
w h e r e / a n d / J m a x i m u m cambers, i n m m , o ft w o adjacent girders;

(/^/)> i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 3 . 3 . 4 . 2 ;
a girder spacing, i n m m ;
the rate [//c] t o b e m u l t i p l i e d b y a factor o f 0 , 8 ;
the rate [/3 ] t o b e multiplied b y a factor o f 0,5.
0 0
4.3.3.2 F o r g i r d e r s a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f s t e e l
having the yield strength
235 MPa, i n which a
b u l g e i s present, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r [///]
s h a l l b e established as f o l l o w s :
w i t h holes i n t h e girder w e b o r plate element
[///] = 0 , 0 5 ;
(4.3.3.2-1)
i n t h e absence o f holes i n t h e girder w e b o r plate

element
[///]=0,07.
(4.3.3.2-2)
4.3.3.3 F o r g i r d e r a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f s t e e l
having the yield strength
3 9 0 M P a , t h e rates [///]
c o m p l y i n g w i t h F o r m u l a ( 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 1 ) , [//c] c o m p l y i n g
w i t h F o r m u l a (4.3.3.1-3) a n d [/300] complying w i t h
F o r m u l a (4.3.3.1-4) shall be m u l t i p l i e d b y a factor o f 0,85.
F o r girders a n d plate elements m a d e o f steel h a v i n g
the y i e l d strength 2 3 5 < i ? < 3 9 0 M P a , t h e standards
shall be determined b y linearinterpolation.
T h e r a t e s [?/] c o m p l y i n g w i t h F o r m u l a ( 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 - 2 ) ,
[///] c o m p l y i n g w i t h F o r m u l a e ( 4 . 3 . 3 . 2 - 1 ) a n d ( 4 . 3 . 3 . 2 - 2 )
do n o t d e p e n d o n t h e y i e l d strength o f steel.
4.3.3.4 F o r g i r d e r s a n d p l a t e e l e m e n t s m a d e o f a l u m i n u m
alloys h a v i n g the yield strength i ?
120 - 150 M P a ,
t h e rates as p e r 4 . 3 . 3 . 1 , 4 . 3 . 3 . 2 s h a l l b e used.
e i ?
p 0 j 2
284
CRACKS
4.5.4 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n
p a r a m e t e r s p r o g r e s s i n g ( i n c r e a s i n g ) a t t h e r a t e o f u f,
i n m m / y e a r , t h e permissible camber [/], i n m m , for a n y
type o f d e f o r m a t i o n , as d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance w i t h
4.3, shall be reduced b y t h e value o fA / , i n m m , t obe
determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
a
4.4.1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e c r a c k l e n g t h
be adopted f r o m Table 4.4.1.
i n m m , shall
Table
4.4.1
P e r m i s s i b l e c r a c k l e n g t h [X], i n m m
A/=5!v
Material
Hull
member
steel, for w h i c h , = 2 3 5 M P a ,
and aluminum alloy
higher strength
steel
200
150
0,1A but n o t greater

than 100 m m
0,075A but n o t greater

t h a n 7 5
0,1c but n o t greater t h a n

100 m m
0,075c but n o t greater

t h a n 7 5
Plates
Girders
C o n n e c t i n g ele
ments a n d local
strengthening
N o t e . A girder depth, i n m m ;
c k n e e side, l e n g t h , i n m m , o f t h e side
strengthening, a l o n g w h i c h the crack propagates.
(4.5.4-1)
/1-/2
where
a/
o f local
4.4.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e c r a c k l e n g t h [ X ] , i n m m , m a y
be specified b y u s i n g special procedures agreed w i t h the
Register.
J 2
(4.5.4-2)
/
or their permissible subsequent service life [ J ] ,

i n years, shall b e determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
[
J - ( / ) 2 - ( / 2 )2
(4.5.4-3)
w h e r e / 1 and /2 h u l l m e m b e r camber, i n m m , determined during the

present a n d t h eprevious h u l l f l a w detection i n accordance
w i t h 3.3 and proceeding f r o m deformation type;
T p e r i o d o f time, i n years, b e t w e e n the present and the previous
h u l l flaw detection.It is permitted to establish T 5 years as
the interval b e t w e e n the special surveys o f the ship.
5 DIRECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ON HULL REPAIR
4.5 S T R U C T U R E S W I T H I N T E N S I V E W E A R
AND PROGRESSING DEFORMATIONS
5.1
4.5.1 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s C h a p t e r a p p l y t o h u l l
members covered b y 4.1.5.2.
4.5.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l h u l l s e c t i o n m o d u l u s
[ W ( ) ] , i n c m , for a deck o r b o t t o m is determined f r o m
F o r m u l a (4.2.1.1-1).
4.5.3 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h t h e average a n n u a l w e a r w ,
i n mm/year, exceeding t h e annual average w e a r M , i n
mm/year, as stipulated i n t h e R u l e s for Construction, t h e
permissible residual thickness
i n m m , as determined i n
accordance w i t h 4 . 2 , shall b e increased b y t h e value
o f A S , i n m m , t o be determined f r o m the f o r m u l a
3
a S
c p
GENERAL
5.1.1 T h e p r e s e n t S e c t i o n c o n t a i n s p r o v i s i o n s f o r t h e
repair o f damaged hulls, w h i c h technical condition has
been assessed as " U N S A T I S F A C T O R Y " under t h e
provisions o fSection 2.
5.1.2 I n r e p a i r e d h u l l s t r u c t u r e s , t h e i r s t r e n g t h ,
rigidity a n d toughness shall be restored t o a level n o t
l o w e r than specified b y the Instructions for the technical
conditions " S A T I S F A C T O R Y " a n d " L I M I T E D - S A T I S
F A C T O R Y " under the provisions o fSection 2 .
5.1.3 A s r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s f o r t h e s t r u c t u r e s ,
replacement, strengthening, straightening, welding-up
and closing b y fusion are r e c o m m e n d e d . U n l e s s
expressly provided otherwise, o n l y the damaged section
o f the structure m a y b e repaired.
5.1.4 A s t e m p o r a r y r e p a i r b e f o r e t h e n e x t d o c k i n g
o f t h e s h i p , p r o v i s i o n a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g , c e m e n t b o x e s , etc.
are p e r m i t t e d .
5.1.5 T h e r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d o n
the basis o f the f o l l o w i n g :
type o f damage a n dits n u m e r i c a l parameters;
area o f d a m a g e d structure and its l o c a t i o n i n the h u l l ;
possible reasons o f damage;
ship's a g e a n d p e r i o d o f its subsequent service;
w o r k m a n s h i p o f ship repair t o b e carried out.
5.1.5.1 T h e t y p e o f d a m a g e a n d i t s n u m e r i c a l para
meters shall be determined i n accordance w i t h Section 3.
1
ASa=5(MaS-M)
where
a S
(4.5.3-1)
-(S -S1)/r
(4.5.3-2)
or t h e p e r m i s s i b l e t i m e [ J ] ,i n years, o f
their subsequent service shall b e determined f r o m t h e
formula
[J] -
' +
(4.5.3-3)
w h e r e S1 a v e r a g e r e s i d u a l h u l l m e m b e r t h i c k n e s s , i n m m , d e t e r m i n e d
during the present h u l l f l a w detection i n accordance w i t h 3.2;
S as-built hull m e m b e r thickness, i n m m ;
T t i m e o f previous service life, i nyears, o f the h u l l m e m b e r
before its being installed o n board.
0
T h e Instructions d o not consider repair procedures involving

substantial modification o r modernization o f the hull.
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5.1.5.2 T h e i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e d a m a g e d a r e a f o r t h e
structure shall b e assessed i n accordance w i t h t h e
purpose a n d classification o f m e m b e r g r o u p s as stipu
lated i n t h e Rules f o r Construction a n d considering t h e
requirements f o r tightness.
5.1.5.3 A s p o s s i b l e r e a s o n s o f d a m a g e , t h e f o l l o w i n g
reasons m a y be m e n t i o n e d :
design faults;
i n t e r n a l defects o f m a t e r i a l ;
technological errors a n d l o w quality o f structure
fabrication;
errors a n d unforeseen circumstances i n service.
5.1.5.4 T h e p e r i o d o f s u b s e q u e n t s h i p s e r v i c e s h a l l
be d e t e r m i n e d p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e ship's age, h u l l
technical c o n d i t i o n , devices, engine, m a c h i n e r y , elec
t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t a n d i n s t r u m e n t s , as w e l l as f r o m t h e
s h i p o w n e r ' s i n t e n t i o n s i n respect o f the scope o f repair.
T h e p e r i o d o f ship's service i s established i n years, i f
less t h a n 5 years, a n d as a m u l t i p l e o f 5 years, i f i t i s
equal t o o r longer than 5 years.
5.1.5.5 I t s h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d t h a t , g i v e n a l o w
q u a l i t y o f repair, t h e structures m a y p r o v e less r e l i a b l e
than initially w h e n d a m a g e d . T h e w o r k m a n s h i p at the
yard, w h e r e t h e ship w i l l be repaired, shall b e assessed i n
respect o f the w o r k m a n s h i p d u r i n g t h e ship construction.
5.1.5.6 T h e r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s h a l l b e i n e a c h c a s e
determined b y t h e s h i p o w n e r a n d shall be agreed w i t h
the Register i n advance.
5.1.6 T e c h n i c a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f h u l l r e p a i r p r o j e c t ,
such as structural d r a w i n g s , c a l c u l a t i o n - e x p l a n a t o r y
notes, t o o l w r i t e - u p cards, sheets, e t c . s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d
b y t h e Register.
It is permitted n o t t o restore a structure t o its as-built
c o n d i t i o n . W h e n determining structural scantlings, t h e
conditions a n d period o f subsequent ship service shall be
considered.
The required thickness o f a restored h u l l m e m b e r
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t h e f o r m u l a
S=[S ] + (J-5)M
1
(5.1.6)
where S required thickness, i n m m , o frestored hull member;

[S ] permissible residual thickness, i n m m , o f a restored hull
m e m b e r i n case o f total w e a r , as d e t e r m i n e d i n accordance
w i t h 4.2.2 t o 4.2.6 w i t h due regard t o 4.2.1;
T expected period, i nyears, o ffurther service o fthe ship;
average a n n u a l wear, i n m m / y e a r , as p e r t h e R u l e s f o r
Construction.
1
The difference i n thickness between t h e restored

m e m b e r a n d t h e existing adjacent h u l l m e m b e r shall n o t
exceed 3 m m .
5.1.7 T h e m a t e r i a l t o b e u s e d f o r s t r u c t u r a l r e p a i r s
shall be certified b y t h e Register.
For repair purposes, t h e replacing o r strengthening
h u l l m e m b e r s m a y b e installed, w h i c h are m a d e o f steel
w i t h a grade n o t l o w e r than that required b y the Rules f o r
C o n s t r u c t i o n , w h i c h refers t o b o t h h i g h e r s t r e n g t h steels
a n d l o w e r s t r e n g t h steels as c o m p a r e d t o t h e i n i t i a l ones,
provided a calculation substantiation a n d the Register

agreement are available.
T h e replacing o r strengthening h u l l m e m b e r s con
t r i b u t i n g t o l o n g i t u d i n a l strength shall be m a d e o f steel
w i t h a grade n o t l o w e r t h a n that used d u r i n g construc
tion, a n d o fthe same o r higher strength.
5.1.8 T h e h u l l r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s h a l l b e a p p r o v e d b y
the Register.
5.1.9 A l l h u l l r e p a i r o p e r a t i o n s s h a l l b e t e c h n i c a l l y
supervised b y t h e Register.
5.1.10 R e p a i r e d s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l b e s u b m i t t e d t o t h e
R e g i s t e r so t h a t tests s t i p u l a t e d i n t h e present R u l e s m a y
be carried o u t w h e r e n e c e s s a r y . T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f t h e
Rules f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n pertinent t o ship stability shall be
also t a k e n into consideration.
5.1.11 G o o d w o r k m a n s h i p o f s t r u c t u r a l r e p a i r a n d
satisfactory test results m a y serve as t h e basis f o r the ship
class r e n e w a l .
5.1.12 W h e n c h o o s i n g t h e r e p a i r m e t h o d s a n d
design, o n e shall be guided b y t h e documents t o be
found i n A p p e n d i x 3 t o t h e present Rules.
W E A R
5.2.1 R e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s .
5.2.1.1 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h w e a r , t h e f o l l o w i n g
repair procedures are recommended;
replacement o f h u l l m e m b e r o r its section;
strengthening o f h u l l m e m b e r o r its section;
sealing o fa h u l l m e m b e r section b y fusion.
5.2.1.2 T h e r e p l a c i n g h u l l m e m b e r s o r o f i t s s e c t i o n s
shall h a v e thicknesses n o t less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d f r o m
F o r m u l a (5.1.6).
W h e n girders are replaced, their intersections w i t h
other frames shall be so executed that t h e structural
continuity o f m a i n f r a m i n g girders is ensured.
5.2.1.3 A h u l l m e m b e r o r i t s s e c t i o n m a y b e
strengthened b y means o fthe following:
rider plates increasing t h e section m o d u l i o f h u l l a n d
girders;
doubler plates f o r l o c a l strengthening o f structures
a n d tightness ensurance as t e m p o r a r y r e p a i r b e f o r e t h e
n e x t d o c k i n g o f t h e ship, a n d f o r t h e ships w i t h
s u b s e q u e n t service o f n o t less t h a n 5 years;
girders a n d stiffeners f o r increasing t h e section
m o d u l i o f h u l l a n d local strengthening o f structures,
plates e n s u r i n g l o c a l s t r e n g t h a n d tightness fitted as
d e f i n e d i n 6.7.2.3 o f " G u i d e l i n e s o n T e c h n i c a l Super
vision o f A p p l i c a t i o n o f W e l d i n g at Shipbuilding a n d
S h i p R e p a i r " , as a r e g u l a r r e p a i r subject t o special
consideration b y a n d agreement w i t h R H O .
A rider plate m a y have a thickness exceeding b y n o t
m o r e t h a n 5 0 per cent t h e residual plate thickness o f the
structure b e i n g strengthened, b u t n o t greater t h a n 3 0 m m ,
286
and a breadth n o t exceeding 5 0 times its o w n breadth, b u t

n o t greater t h a n 7 0 0 m m . T h e application o f rider plates
w i t h parameters exceeding t h e above l i m i t s i s subject t o a
s p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
B e f o r e fitting, t h e surfaces o f rider plate a n d h u l l
structure t o b e j o i n e d shall b e carefully cleaned a n d
a d j u s t e d . T h e clearances b e t w e e n t h e surfaces o f plates
being j o i n e d shall n o t exceed 2 m m .
W h e n rider plates are fitted, measures shall b e t a k e n
to m a x i m a l l y reduce the l o n g i t u d i n a l bending m o m e n t o f
the hull.
A rider plate shall b e fitted using fillet w e l d s . P l u g
and intermittent welds are n o t p e r m i t t e d . T h e quality o f
100 p e r cent o f butt w e l d s i n rider plates shall b e
c o n t r o l l e d . I n t h e case o f rider plates fitted b e l o w t h e
waterline, t h e q u a l i t y o f fillet w e l d s shall b e tested b y a i r
pressurization w i t h application o fa f o a m compound.
T h e structural adjustment o f rider plate butts shall be
carried o u ti n accordance w i t h F i g . 5.2.1.3-1, a n d o f their
ends, i n accordance w i t h F i g . 5.2.1.3-2.
Plating/shell
Rider plate
plate
Fig. 5.2.1.3-1 A d j u s t m e n t o f rider plate butts
Rider plate
Plating/shell
plate
T h e scantlings o f strengthening girders a n d stiffeners

shall be determined analytically bearing i n m i n d t h e
expected service period.
T h e strengthening girders m a y b e i n t e r c o s t a l . T h e i r
ends shall be attached t o deep f r a m i n g members
following t h e design applied elsewhere i n t h e h u l l . I f
another m e t h o d o f attaching the girder ends is preferred,
this shall b e considered w h e n determining t h e scantlings
o f stiffening girders.
5.2.1.4 T h e s e a l i n g o f a h u l l m e m b e r s e c t i o n b y
f u s i o n shall b e carried o u t u s i n g electrodes corresponding
to t h e steel grade, o f w h i c h t h e repaired section i s made.
Before welding, t h e hull m e m b e r section shall be
carefully cleaned o f corrosion products a n d prepared f o r
w e l d i n g operations.
Efficient w e l d i n g procedures p r o v i d i n g f o r t h e
necessary heat input, heat concentration, sequence o f
m a k i n g welds o r p a d welds shall be applied.
W h e n w e l d i n g operations are completed, the w e l d o r
pad w e l d shall b e after treated a n d tested for t h e presence
o f cracks.
5.2.2 C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f t h e h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n .
5.2.2.1 T o r e s t o r e t h e n e c e s s a r y c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f
the h u l l cross-section, repair is permitted i n t h e f o r m o f
replacing o r strengthening a c o a m i n g , upper deck,
sheerstrake, b o t t o m , i n n e r b o t t o m , side, i n n e r side,
longitudinal bulkheads w i t h adjacent longitudinals.
5.2.2.2 T h e h u l l l e n g t h t o b e r e p a i r e d s h a l l b e
determined proceeding from the hull flaw detection ring
s e c t i o n s . W h e r e t h e l e n g t h o f r e p a i r e d s e c t i o n i s less t h a n
the m i d s h i p r e g i o n length, t h e m e m b e r scantlings o f h u l l
sections adjacent t o t h e repaired ones shall b e checked
for compliance w i t h t h e provisions o f 2.2.1.
5.2.2.3 T h e s c a n t l i n g s o f e a c h r e p a i r e d m e m b e r
shall be checked f o r compliance w i t h t h e buckling
strength requirements o fthe Rules f o r Construction.
5.2.2.4 T h e h u l l s t r e n g t h e n i n g m a y b e e f f e c t e d b y
fitting rider plates and/or additional longitudinals.
T h e application o f rider plates f o r increasing t h e h u l l
section m o d u l u s W ( ) b y m o r e t h a n 2 0 p e r cent is
subject t o a special consideration b y t h e Register i n each
case.
T h e r e c o m m e n d e d arrangement o f rider plates i s
shown i n Fig. 5.2.2.4-1.
A d d i t i o n a l girders m a y be fitted between existing
ones a n d also, ship's service c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t t i n g , o n t h e
reverse sides o f plates, f o r instance, o n t h e external
surface o f deck p l a t i n g o f a n o i l tanker ( F i g . 5.2.2.4-2).
T h e l e n g t h o f strengthening shall b e sufficient, as
compared t o t h e ship length, t o ensure t h e required
v a l u e s o f [Wd(b)] i n t h e c o n t r o l l e d h u l l s e c t i o n s , a n d i n
a n y case t o l a p o v e r t h e m i d s h i p r e g i o n .
5.2.3 P l a t e s .
5.2.3.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , t h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e
plate t o b e r e p l a c e d s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d
f r o m F o r m u l a (5.1.6). A s f o r shell plates, b u l k h e a d
d
Fig. 5.2.1.3-2 A d j u s t m e n t o f rider plate ends
D o u b l e r plates used f o r t e m p o r a r y repair shall

comply with the provisions o fthe documents approved
b y t h e Register as regards their d i m e n s i o n s , m a t e r i a l ,
manufacturing procedure a n d fitting o n the h u l l m e m b e r
b e i n g r e p a i r e d . N o d o u b l e r plates a r e p e r m i t t e d i n areas
o f i n t e n s i v e v i b r a t i o n a n d i n those areas, t o w h i c h i c e
loads are applied.
in Service
Appendix 2
287
-Tf
Fig. 5.2.2.4-1 R i d e r plate
o f plates w i t h g r o o v e w e a r . P i t s r e m o v e d f r o m a riveted
s e a m b y less t h a n 5 0 m m m a y n o t b e sealed b y fusion.
I f a plate i s repaired b y replacing its pitted section,
the repair shall b e carried o u t i n accordance w i t h t h e
p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.1.6.
T e m p o r a r y repair o f a pitted plate section m a y be
carried o u t b y means o f a doubler plate.
5.2.4 G i r d e r s .
5.2.4.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r o f a g i r d e r , i t s h a l l b e
replaced as a w h o l e , i f t h e cross-sectional area o f its
m e m b e r lost because o f w e a r exceeds 6 0 per cent o f the
initial value o r i f the girder i s located i nthe midship
region and is a longitudinal framing m e m b e r o f a deck o r
bottom.
I f a girder is repaired b y strengthening i n the f o r m o f
r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f its m e m b e r s , r e i n f o r c e m e n t t h r o u g h o u t
the relevant span shall be ensured.For girder strengthening,
rider plates fitted o n w e b s a n d flanges m a y b e used, as
w e l l as r o l l e d section b e a m s . T h e r e c o m m e n d e d designs
o f w o r n girder strengthening are s h o w n i n F i g . 5.2.4.1-1.
The section m o d u l u s o f a strengthened girder m a y not be
increased above t h e as-built value.
arrangement
Fig. 5.2.2.4-2 Fitting o f additional girders
p l a t i n g a n d deck p l a t i n g i n areas o f i n t e n s i v e v i b r a t i o n s
are concerned, t h e replaced plates s h a l l h a v e thicknesses
required b y the Rules for Construction for newbuildings.
T h e t e m p o r a r y repair o f plates m a y b e carried o u t b y
means o f doubler plates.For members contributing to the
longitudinal strength o f hull, t h e possibility o f using
doubler plates shall b e a n a l y t i c a l l y s u b s t a n t i a t e d . T h e
plates c o n t r i b u t i n g t o t h e h u l l l o n g i t u d i n a l strength,
w h i c h a r e repaired u s i n g doubler plates, shall b e
c o n s i d e r w i t h o u t t h e d o u b l e r plates w h e n d e t e r m i n i n g W( >
F o r the plates o f structures ensuring tightness, w h i c h are
r e p a i r e d u s i n g d o u b l e r plates, tests s h a l l b e c o n d u c t e d i n
accordance w i t h t h e Rules.
b
5.2.3.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e t o t a l a r e a o f
nonadjacent sections being replaced shall n o t exceed
4 0 p e r cent o f t h e plate area.
The temporary repair o f a w o r n plate section w i t h
local wear m a y b e carried o u t b y means o f a doubler
plate.Plates w i t h linear w e a r i n w a y o f the ice strake a n d
h u l l areas strengthened f o r m o o r i n g m a y n o t b e r e p a i r e d
b y fitting rider plates.
W h e r e a w o r n plate section i s repaired b y strength
ening w i t h intercostal girders o r stiffeners, t h e efficiency
o f this structural design shall be substantiated analytically.
I n t h i s case, t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l p l a t e t h i c k n e s s [ S ]
m a y be reduced bearing the strengthening i n m i n d .
Plates w i t h g r o o v e w e a r m a y b e r e p a i r e d b y w e l d i n g u p .
T h e total welded-up area shall n o t exceed 5 p e r cent o f
t h e p l a t e s e c t i o n area.
5.2.3.3 F o r p l a t e s w i t h p i t t i n g , t h e p i t s m a y b e s e a l e d
b y f u s i o n , o b s e r v i n g t h e s a m e procedures as i n t h e case
3
a,^2S
+ 25 mm; a ^2S+50
2
mm
Fig. 5.2.4.1-1 Girder strengthening:

- e x i s t i n g girders;
t s r a g - additional
strengthening
T h i s repair procedure is n o tpermitted f o rdeck a n d

bottom longitudinals amidships.
I f a girder is repaired b y strengthening i n the f o r m o f
additional girders o r supports ( w e b girders) i n a grillage
(refer to F i g . 5.2.4.1-2), t h e efficiency o f designs adopted
1
,'
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plane as the carling web
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w i t h w e b girders
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s h a l l b e substantiated a n a l y t i c a l l y . I n t h i s case, t h e
permissible residual thicknesses [S1] o f girder elements
m a y b e reduced i n v i e w o f t h e strengthening effected.
5.2.4.2 I n t h e c a s e o f l o c a l p i t t i n g o r g r o o v e w e a r , a
girder m e m b e r m a y b e replaced o n a limited span length
i n w a y o fw e a r . T h e dimensions o fthe replaced section
s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h e a s - b u i l t d i m e n s i o n s o f t h e
girder.
I f a girder is repaired b y strengthening i nthe f o r m o f
r e i n f o r c e m e n t o f its m e m b e r s , t h e strengthening shall b e
effected t h r o u g h o u t t h e w o r n s e c t i o n . I f is also p e r m i t t e d
for t h e w o r n deep girder w e b areas t o b e strengthened
w i t h stiffeners.The recommended plans o f strengthening
the girder areas are s h o w n i n F i g . 5.2.4.2.
Repair b y strengthening is n o t permitted f o r t h e
elements o f deck a n d b o t t o m longitudinals amidships.
I f the girder i s repaired b y other methods, the w o r n

connecting element m a y b e strengthened, f o r instance, a
stiffener m a y b e fitted o n t h e w e b plate o f a knee
c o n n e c t i n g w e b m e m b e r s . I n s u c h a case, t h e e f f i c i e n c y
o f adopted design shall be substantiated analytically o r i n
another way.
5.2.6.2 I n c a s e o f l o c a l w e a r , t h e c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t
m a y b e partially replaced i n t h e area o f intensive wear,
for instance, a t bracket ends, large k n e e s . T h e thickness
o f r e p l a c e d s e c t i o n s h a l l n o t b e less t h a n t h a t o f t h e
element remainder.
I n s o m e cases, s t r e n g t h e n i n g i n t h e f o r m o f r i d e r plates
o r stiffeners m a y b e a p p l i e d f o r r e p a i r i n g a c o n n e c t i n g
e l e m e n t s e c t i o n o n a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e Register.
5.2.6.3 W o r n l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g s h a l l n o r m a l l y b e
replaced as a w h o l e . W h e r e necessary, a partial
replacement o f the m o s t w o r n section i s permitted.
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F i g . 5.2.4.2 Strengthening o f a girder area
5.2.4.3 I n c a s e o f p i t t i n g , a g i r d e r e l e m e n t m a y ,
w h e r e necessary, b e repaired u s i n g procedures described
under 5.2.3.3.
5.2.5.1 W o r n w e l d s m a y b e r e p a i r e d b y w e l d i n g - u p .
I f necessary, particular w e l d lengths m a y b e c u t o u t a n d
welded anew.
5.2.5.2 W e a k , n o n - w a t e r p r o o f o r w o r n j o i n t s s h a l l
be r e r i v e t e d . W h e n replacing b l i n d rivets, t h e chamfering
d e p t h s h a l l n o t b e grater t h a n 0 , 9 a n d less t h a n 0 , 7 o f the
residual thickness o f the chamfered member.
I f a n a l u m i n u m alloy plate is w o r n i n w a y o f its
c o n n e c t i o n t o a steel o n e , t h e w o r n plate area shall b e
removed, a n d the riveted joint shall be re-riveted.
I n s o m e cases, b o x i n g o f n o n - w e a k e n e d a n d w a t e r
p r o o f rivets, i n d i v i d u a l n o n - w a t e r p r o o f rivets, o r electric
riveting m a y b e p e r m i t t e d o n agreement w i t h t h e Register.
5.2.6.1 I n c a s e o f t o t a l w e a r , a c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t
shall b e replaced, i f t h e girder, w h i c h i t strengthens, i s
replaced.
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5.3.1.1 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h r e s i d u a l d e f o r m a t i o n ,
the f o l l o w i n g repair procedures are recommended:
replacement o f the h u l l element o r its section;
strengthening o f the h u l l e l e m e n t o r its section w h e r e
residual d e f o r m a t i o n i s present;
flattening.
5.3.1.2 A h u l l m e m b e r o r i t s s e c t i o n s h a l l b e
replaced i n accordance w i t h t h e provisions o f 5.2.1.2.
5.3.1.3 A h u l l m e m b e r o r i t s s e c t i o n m a y b e
strengthened b y means o f the following:
strings (rider plates);
girders o r stiffeners.
T h e strings, girders a n d stiffeners shall b e m a n u
factured a n d fitted bearing i n m i n d t h e relevant
provisions o f 5.2.1.3.
5.3.1.4 D e f o r m a t i o n s h a l l b e r e p a i r e d b y f l a t t e n i n g
i n accordance w i t h t h e procedure approved b y t h e
R e g i s t e r . T h e total d e f o r m e d area o f a m e m b e r shall b e
intensively heated.
F o r h u l l m e m b e r s m a d e o f h i g h e r s t r e n g t h steels,
w h i c h w e r e heat-treated, residual d e f o r m a t i o n repair b y
flattening is n o t permitted.
5.3.2 C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n .
For deformed hull members located amidships i n the
strength deck o r b o t t o m m a y be repaired b y means o f
replacement o r s t r e n g t h e n i n g . T h e acceptability o f
i n d e n t a t i o n s t r e n g t h e n i n g s h a l l b e a n a l y t i c a l l y substan
tiated.
T h e longitudinals o f t h e strength deck a n d b o t t o m
amidships m a y n o t b e repaired b y fitting strings.
5.3.3.1 W h e r e a h u l l m e m b e r c o n t a i n i n g i n d e n t a
tions a n d ribs is replaced, t h e thickness o f replaced
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sectionshall
notbelessthandeterminedfrom
F o r m u l a (5.1.6).
A h u l l m e m b e r containing ribs shall b e repaired b y
r e p l a c e m e n t , iff/a^1,5[f'/a]
w h e r e / , / , a , [f'/a] s h a l l b e
adopted f r o m 3.3.3 a n d 4.3.2.
5.3.3.2 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s s h a l l b e s t r e n g t h e n e d
w i t h girders o r stiffeners, w h i c h h e i g h t i s n o t less t h a n
75 p e r cent o f that o f existing g i r d e r s . A r e c o m m e n d e d
plan o f deflection a n d r i b strengthening i s s h o w n i n
Fig. 5.3.3.2.
girders o r stiffeners, f o r instance, intermediate frames,

and stringers.The efficiency o fstrengthening shall be
a n a l y t i c a l l y s u b s t a n t i a t e d w i t h d u e r e g a r d t o t h e para
meters o fthe particular indentations.
I f the conditions o f 2.3.3.3 are n o t m e t b y o n l y t h e
girder webs deviating f r o m their initial plane, i t is
r e c o m m e n d e d that t h e y b e strengthened w i t h strings
w e l d e d t o t h e u p p e r s u r f a c e o f face p l a t e s p e r p e n d i c u
larly t o their direction (Fig. 5.3.4.2-1).
Girders, which webs deviate from their initial planes
A-A
m i n 50
are observed
Fig. 5.3.3.2 Strengthening o f deflections and ribs w i t h stiffeners:

1 - m a i n framing girder;
2 - a deflection o r rib contour;
3 stiffeners
5.3.3.3 W h e n h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h d e f l e c t i o n s a n d r i b s
are repaired, o n e a n d t h e s a m e d e f o r m e d area m a y b e
repaired b y flattening n o t m o r e t h a n d u r i n g t w o repairs,
w h i c h shall be infallibly accompanied b y intensive
h e a t i n g o f s h e l l a n d p l a t i n g i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
for deflections, i n w h i c h t h e deformed shell plating
area does n o t g o as far as t h e girders, t h e w h o l e o f the
area, i n w h i c h t h e d e f l e c t i o n i s f o r m e d , shall b e covered;
for ribs a n d deflections, i n w h i c h t h e deformed shell
plating, area goes as far as t h e girders, l e n g t h w i s e w i t h
regard t o framing members a n d i nw a y o f the m a x i m u m
camber.
5.3.4 I n d e n t a t i o n s a n d b u l g e s .
5.3.4.1 A h u l l m e m b e r c o n t a i n i n g a n i n d e n t a t i o n o r
bulge shall b e repaired b y replacement, i f i t is n o t
possible t o eliminate t h e rupture b y welding-up i n
W h e r e a m e m b e r containing indentations o r bulges
is replaced, the thickness o f t h e replaced section s h a l l n o t
be less t h a n that d e t e r m i n e d f r o m F o r m u l a ( 5 . 1 . 6 ) .
T h e m a i n f r a m i n g girders i n w a y o f a n indentation
s h a l l b e r e p a i r e d b y r e p l a c e m e n t , i f f/l'>2[f/[]
and
/ 3 o o > 2 [ f 3 o o ] w h e r e f, l ' , f , [ f / l ] , [faoo] s h a l l b e
adopted f r o m 3.3.4 a n d 4.3.3.
A hull member containing a bulge shall be repaired
b y replacement where
f'/l'>2[f/l].
5.3.4.2 I t i s p e r m i t t e d f o r t h e s t r u c t u r e i n w a y o f a n
indentation t o b e strengthened b y fitting additional
3 0 0
1 1
Fig. 5.3.4.2-1 Girders strengthening w i t h a string
W h e n strings are fitted, t h e y shall exceed t h e

d a m a g e d area b y t w o spacings t o each side a t least.
T h e cross-sectional area o f a string shall b e chosen close
t o close t o t h a t o f t h e g i r d e r face plate.
W h e r e t h e conditions o f 2.3.3.3 are n o t met, bulges
m a y b e s t r e n g t h e n e d w i t h s t i f f e n e r s p r o v i d e d f/l' ^ 2 [ f / l ] .
T h e r e c o m m e n d e d plans o f b u l g e d girder w e b strength
ening are s h o w n i n F i g . 5.3.4.2-2. T h e thickness S o f
strengthening stiffener shall b e adopted equal t o t h e
strengthened girder w e b thickness, a n d t h e m i n i m u m
stiffener w e b height shall b e determined f r o m t h e
condition /z ^5,s.
5.3.4.3 W h e n i n d e n t a t o n s a r e r e p a i r e d , o n l y t h o s e
areas m a y b e flattened, w h i c h w e r e n o t subjected t o
flattening d u r i n g previous repairs, w i t h a simultaneous
intensive heating o f the girder i n w a y o f m a x i m u m
camber a n d shell, p l a t i n g w i t h adjacent girder w e b o n the
indentation c o n t o u r . W h e n indentations w i t h bulges are
flattened, t h e p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.3.3.3 f o r deflections shall
be also fulfilled.
m i n
5.3.5.1 K n e e s w i t h d e f o r m e d f a c e p l a t e s s h a l l b e
repaired b y replacement.
5.3.5.2 D e f o r m e d k n e e s w i t h o u t a face p l a t e / f l a n g e ,
as w e l l a s k n e e s w i t h a n u n d e f o r m e d face p l a t e / f l a n g e
m a y b e strengthened w i t h stiffeners.
5.3.5.3 D e f o r m e d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g s h a l l b e
repaired b y replacement.
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Fig. 5.3.4.2-2 B u l g e strengthening:

1 - bulge contour; 2 - stiffener
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5.4.1.1 F o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h c r a c k s a n d r u p t u r e s ,
the following repair procedures are recommended:
replacement o fthe h u l l m e m b e r section, i n w h i c h a
crack o r rupture is contained;
replacement o fthe h u l l m e m b e r section containing a
crack o r rupture w i t h m o d e r n i z a t i o n o f t h e structure;
welding-up.
5.4.1.2 R e p l a c e m e n t o f a c r a c k e d h u l l m e m b e r i s
r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
a branched crack e m e r g i n g f o r a first t i m e ;
a progressing ( g r o w i n g ) crack;
possible reasons o f cracking are l o w quality o f
material, its l a m i n a t i o n , gross technological errors o r l o w
quality o f structure fabrication, overheating o r b u r n i n g
o f material, w h i c h m a y i n v o l v e crack recurrence i n
future;
the ship is y o u n g e r t h a n 10 years.
The dimensions o f m e m b e r section t o be replaced
s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d as t h e greater o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
the section a n d the crack shall completely overlap i n
length w i t h a n addition o f30 m m along the directiono f
the crack propagation f r o m its peak;
the border o f the section shall l i e outside the hull
m e m b e r area w i t h stress c o n c e n t r a t i o n d u e t o i t s shape;
the dimensions o f the section shall render technolo
gical operations possible o n the level o f w o r k m a n s h i p
r e q u i r e d f o r t h e repair.
H u l l members w i t h ruptures shall be repaired b y
r e p l a c e m e n t . H u l l m e m b e r s n o t subjected t o forces d u e t o
the longitudinal bending o f h u l l m a y be repaired w i t h
r i d e r plates as t e m p o r a r y s t r e n g t h e n i n g u n t i l t h e n e x t
r e p a i r . A rider plate shall g o b e y o n d t h e edge o f a rupture
as f a r a s 2 S + 2 5 m m , b u t n o t f a r t h e r t h a n 5 0 m m w h e r e
S i s t h e smaller thickness, i n m m , o f t h e plates j o i n e d .
5.4.1.3 R e p l a c e m e n t o f a c r a c k e d h u l l m e m b e r
together w i t h structural modernization is recommended
i n t h e f o l l o w i n g cases:
a branched crack emerging f o r a second t i m e ;
a progressing ( g r o w i n g ) crack emerging for a second
time;
possible reasons o f cracking are design errors (rigid
spots, stress c o n c e n t r a t i o n , etc.), h u l l a n d m a c h i n e r y
vibrations.
Replacement o f a cracked hull m e m b e r section
together w i t h structural m o d e r n i z a t i o n m a y also be
recommended proceeding from experience o f technical
s u p e r v i s i o n o f ships o f t h e s a m e series o r t y p e .
Structural m o d e r n i z a t i o n consists i n i m p r o v i n g t h e
structure f o r t h e purpose o f cracking e l i m i n a t i o n i n
f u t u r e . T h e efficiency o f structural design suggested shall
be substantiated, a n d t h e design shall be approved b y t h e
Register.
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5.4.1.4 W e l d i n g - u p o f a c r a c k i s r e c o m m e n d e d i n t h e
an isolated crack ( n o t branched) emerging f o r the
first t i m e ;
possible reasons o f cracking are slag inclusions,
cavities a n d other i n t e r n a l defects o f m a t e r i a l , technolo
gical errors, p o o r q u a l i t y o f structural manufacture a n d
assembly, as w e l l as operating errors a n d a b n o r m a l service
c o n d i t i o n s ( f o u l , impact, c o l l i s i o n , g r o u n d i n g , etc.);
the ship is older t h a n 2 0 years.
For ruptured h u l l members w i t h deflections a n d
indentations, welding-up o fruptures is permitted where
the separation distance does n o t exceed t h e allowances
for edge preparation before w e l d i n g .
Cracks a n d ruptures shall be w e l d e d i n accordance
w i t h the procedure approved b y the R e g i s t e r . T h e crack
a n d rupture edges shall b e prepared f o r w e l d i n g , a n d t h e
crack e n d shall be d r i l l e d . T h e opening diameter shall n o t
be less t h a n t h e plate t h i c k n e s s .
5.4.1.5 I n a l l cases w h e n t h e h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h c r a c k s
a n d r u p t u r e s a r e r e p a i r e d , t h e c h o i c e o f w e l d i n g consu
mables, material o f section t o be replaced a n d repair
procedure shall b e i n accordance w i t h 5.1.7 a n d 5.1.8.
5.4.2 H u l l m e m b e r s .
5.4.2.1 T h e c r a c k s a n d r u p t u r e s i n h u l l m e m b e r s
contributing t o t h e longitudinal strength m a y be w e l d e d u p
i n cases s t i p u l a t e d i n 5.4.1.4 w h e n t h e i r l e n g t h d o e s n o t
exceed t h e standards established i n 4 . 4 . I n o t h e r cases,
the p r o v i s i o n s o f 5.4.1.2 a n d 5.4.1.3 shall b e f o l l o w e d .
5.4.2.2 C r a c k e d a n d r u p t u r e d p l a t e s a n d g i r d e r s
shall be repaired i n accordance w i t h the provisions
o f 5.4.1.2 t o 5.4.1.5 t a k i n g into consideration w h e t h e r
t h e y f o r m parts o f structures, f o r w h i c h cracks are n o t
permitted or permitted i n 2.4.
5.4.2.3 W e l d l e n g t h s w i t h c r a c k s s h a l l b e c u t o u t t o
sound metal a n d then shall be w e l d e d up o n lengths n o t
less t h a n d e t e r m i n e d i n 4 . 2 . 4 .
R u p t u r e d w e l d lengths m a y b e w e l d e d u p after
residual deformation e l i m i n a t i o n w h e n e v e r possible.
Repair w o r k shall be carried o u t following the
provisions o f 5.2.1.4.
5.4.2.4 C r a c k e d a n d r u p t u r e d l e n g t h s o f r i v e t e d
joints taking u p loads arising f r o m h u l l b u c k l i n g shall
be replaced a n d re-riveted.
Cracks a n d ruptures i n riveted joints, b y w h i c h
tightness is ensured, m a y b e w e l d e d u p i n cases
s t i p u l a t e d i n 5 . 4 . 1 . 4 . I n o t h e r cases, t h e p r o v i s i o n s
o f 5.4.1.2 a n d 5.4.1.3 shall b e f o l l o w e d .
5.4.2.5 A c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s e c t i o n c o n t a i n i n g a
crack a n d a rupture shall be repaired i n accordance w i t h
the provisions o f 5.4.1.2 t o 5.4.1.5. W h e r e t h e crack
length is commensurate w i t h the connecting element
dimensions, t h e element as a w h o l e shall b e replaced o r
modernized.
5.4.2.6 T h e n e c e s s i t y o f a n d r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e f o r
local strengthening containing cracks a n d ruptures shall
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be determined proceeding f r o m experience i n technical

s u p e r v i s i o n . W e l d i n g - u p o f a cracked strengthening
section i s permitted w i t h o u t drilling the crack end and
edge preparation.
6 INSTRUCTIONS ON HULL
6.1
RENOVATION
GENERAL
6.1.1 B y h u l l r e n o v a t i o n , a s y s t e m o f m e a s u r e s i s
meant, w h i c h is aimed at c o n f i r m i n g o r restoring o f the
technical c o n d i t i o n o f the h u l l t o t h e levels 1SS (first
special survey), 2 S S (second special survey), 3 S S (third
special survey) established b y t h e Instructions, w h i c h
c o r r e s p o n d t o the h u l l c o n d i t i o n d u r i n g the first, second
o r t h i r d special s u r v e y after 5 , 10 o r 15 y e a r s o f t h e ship
service f r o m the construction.
6.1.2 T h e s y s t e m o f m e a s u r e s f o r h u l l r e n o v a t i o n
includes the f o l l o w i n g stages:
application to the R H O for h u l l renovation;
assessment o f the h u l l technical condition;
h u l l repair, w h e r e necessary;
d r a w i n g u p and issuance o f the Register Certificate
o f Conformity with Requirements o fHull Renovation
Procedure.
6.1.3 T h e l e v e l o f h u l l r e n o v a t i o n i s g e n e r a l l y
established p r o c e e d i n g f r o m t h e ship's age:
1SS for ships n o t older t h a n 15 years;
2 S S for ships n o t older t h a n 2 0 years;
3 S S n o t older t h a n 2 5 years.
A departure f r o m the agelimitations established for
ships i s subject to a special consideration b y the Register
i n e a c h case.
6.1.4 H u l l r e n o v a t i o n h a s n o i n f l u e n c e u p o n t h e
s u r v e y dates f i x e d e a r l i e r . S c o p e s o f t h e subsequent
surveys o f the renovated h u l l change according t o t h e
n e w l y determined a g e . F o r example, the nearest special
survey o f the ship at the age o f 15 years that has been
renovated t o t h e 1SS level shall be undertaken i n t h e
scope o f the second survey, the n e x t one i n the scope o f
the t h i r d one, e t c . T h e exceptions are ships, w h i c h scope
of survey is determined i n compliance with the
requirements o f Part I I I " A d d i t i o n a l Surveys o f Ships
Depending o n Their Purpose and H u l l Material".
6.1.5 H u l l r e n o v a t i o n i s c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e s h i p o w
ner's w i s h .
6.1.6 A l l h u l l r e n o v a t i o n w o r k s s h a l l b e d o n e u n d e r
the Register technical supervision and shall b e described
i n report o n the h u l l survey, d r a w n u p p e r f o r m 6.3.7
o r 6.3.12, together w i t h the test results.
6.2 A P P L I C A T I O N F O R H U L L
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RENOVATION
6.2.1 A r e q u e s t f o r h u l l r e n o v a t i o n d r a w n u p p e r t h e
f o r m g i v e n i n A p p e n d i x 2-3 s h a l l b e f o r w a r d e d b y the
shipowner t o the R H O .
6.2.2 T h e f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s s h a l l b e e n c l o s e d
w i t h the request:
report o n the last special h u l l s u r v e y carried o u t b y
the Register;
results o f the latest h u l l f l a w detection;
general arrangement d r a w i n g o f the ship.
6.2.3 A r e s o l u t i o n o n t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f h u l l
renovation shall be adopted b y R H O , and the shipowner
and the relevant Register Branch Office shall be
informed accordingly.
6.3 I N S T R U C T I O N S O N A S S E S S M E N T O F H U L L
CONDITION
6.3.1 H u l l t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n s h a l l b e a s s e s s e d i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S e c t i o n 2 a n d Chapters 6.4 a n d 6.5.
6.3.2 T h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f s t r u c t u r e s w i t h
deformations shall b e assessed i n compliance w i t h
Sections 2 t o 4.
6.3.3 T h e t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f a r e n o v a t e d h u l l
m a y b e assessed considering t h e specified service
condition limitations, listed i n 4.1.4.1, w h i c h m a y be
introduced at the shipowner's w i s h . T h e limitations
introduced are taken into consideration w h e n t h e
Register class o f the ship i s r e n e w e d .
6.3.4 A c e r t a i n n u m b e r o f d e f l e c t i o n s , r i b s a n d
isolated indentations, w h i c h depends o n the renovation
level a n d experience i n technical supervision, m a y be
permitted i n the above-water part o f the hull, bulwark,
superstructures and deckhouses d u r i n g h u l l renovation.
6.3.5 N o c r a c k s a r e p e r m i t t e d i n t h e r e n o v a t e d h u l l .
6.3.6 A r e n o v a t e d h u l l s h a l l h a v e a s u i t a b l e
appearance, i.e. p a i n t coats a n d c e i l i n g s i n spaces s h a l l
be restored; d e f o r m a t i o n s o f rails, w a t e r w a y s , etc.
eliminated.
6.3.7 T h e h u l l c o n d i t i o n a s s e s s m e n t r e s u l t s s h a l l b e
d r a w n u p b y the s h i p o w n e r as a report i n accordance
w i t h 2.1.6. T h e report shall be forwarded to the R H O for
review.
6.4 H U L L F L A W
DETECTION
6.4.1 T h e s c o p e o f f l a w d e t e c t i o n o f h u l l m e m b e r s i s
established b y the R u l e s . F o r the ships subject to transfer
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o f class a n d f o r ships aged 2 0 years a n d m o r e , t h e scope

o f f l a w d e t e c t i o n m a y b e increased, as c o m p a r e d t o t h a t
required b y the Rules, proceeding from the technical
condition o f t h e h u l l determined o n t h e basis o f
preliminary e x a m i n a t i o n a n d analysis o f reports o n t h e
previous hull surveys.
6.4.2 W h e n a h u l l r e n o v a t i o n i s e f f e c t e d , t h e h u l l
members shall undergo flaw detection i f the previous
flaw detection w a s performed m o r e than a year prior t o
the hull renovation o r w a s carried o u t under the
A C S technical supervision.
6.4.3 D e f e c t i v e h u l l m e m b e r p a r a m e t e r s s h a l l b e
measured a n d t h e f l a w detection results shall be d r a w n
up i n compliance w i t h t h e provisions o f Section 3.
6.5 S T A N D A R D S F O R S T R U C T U R E S W I T H
W E A R
= \ +
w h e r e S plate thickness, i n m m , required b y the Rules for Construction

for a newbuilding;
[ S ] = p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l plate t h i c k n e s s i n case o f total w e a r
according t o 4.2.2;
= refer t o Table 6.5.2-1
1
plate section thickness [ S ] , i n m m , shall be determined
by the formula
3
0 , 8 5 [ S 1 b
where [ S J
(6.5.3.2)
= t o be determined b y F o r m u l a (6.5.3.1).
W h e r e t h e g r o o v e w e a r l e n g t h is 100 m m a n d less o n
the plate section, t h e standards f o r a plate w i t h pitting
shall be adopted f r o m 6.5.3.3.
6.5.3.3 I n case o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l p l a t e
thickness [ S ] , i n m m , s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
4
6.5.1 G e n e r a l .
6.5.1.1 T h e w e a r s t a n d a r d s i n c l u d e d i n t h i s C h a p t e r
describe t h e technical condition o f the h u l l renovated t o
levels 1SS, 2 S S a n d 3SS.
6.5.1.2 T h e s t a n d a r d s f o r s t r u c t u r e s w i t h w e a r a r e
determined w i t h regard t o h u l l m e m b e r scantlings a n d
characteristics required b y t h e n e w e d i t i o n o f t h e R u l e s
for Construction f o r a n e w b u i l d i n g . T h e application o f
the Rules f o r Construction published during the previous
years is n o t permitted.
6.5.1.3 T h e s t a n d a r d s f o r h u l l m e m b e r s w i t h a r e d u c e d
service period, o r w h e r e efficient c o r r o s i o n protection i s
u s e d , a r e subject t o s p e c i a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n b y t h e R e g i s t e r .
6.5.1.4 W h e r e t h e R u l e s f o r C o n s t r u c t i o n d o n o t
contain requirements for individual hull members, the
determination o f t h e standards f o r m e m b e r s is also
subject t o a special consideration b y t h e Register.
6.5.2 C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f h u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n .
T h e permissible residual section m o d u l u s f o r a deck
and b o t t o m [ W ] , i n c m , shall be determined b y the
formula
[W] k W
(6.5.2)
(6.5.3.1)
[SJR 0,6[S1b
(6.5.3.3)
where [ S ] * = t o be determined b y F o r m u l a (6.5.3.1).

1
6.5.4 G i r d e r s .
6.5.4.1 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
section
modulus [ W ] * , i n c m , shall be determined b y the f o r m u l a
3
[W ]
1
nW
(6.5.4.1-1)
w h e r e W = section m o d u l u s o f the girder, i n c m , required b y the R u l e s

for Constructionfor a newbuilding;
n = factor t o be determined b y t h e formula
n = c + (1 c)n,
(6.5.4.1-2)
= according t o Table 6.5.2-1;
n = t ob e determined b y F o r m u l a (4.2.3.1).
R
6.5.4.2 T h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l c r o s s - s e c t i o n a l
area [ F J ^ i n c m , o f a girder w e b shall be determined
by the formula
2
[F{]
nF
(6.5.4.2)
where k = + (1 c)k;
W = section m o d u l u s for a deck a n dbottom, i nc m , required b y
the Rules for Constructionfor a newbuilding;
= refer to Table 6.5.2;
k = refer to 4.2.1.1.
R
T a b l e 6.5.2
Renovation level
1SS
2SS
3SS
0,6
0,4
0,2
6.5.3 P l a t e s .
plate thickness [ S ] ^ , i n m m , shall be determined b y t h e
formula
1
w h e r e F =cross-sectional area o fa girder w e b , i n c m , required b y t h e

Rules for Constructionfora newbuilding;
n = t o be determined b y F o r m u l a (6.5.4.1-2).
R
t h i c k n e s s o f a g i r d e r e l e m e n t [S ] , i n m m , s h a l l b e
determined b y the formula
1
[S1]RnRS
(6.5.4.3)
where S = thickness o f a girder element, i n m m , required b y the Rules

for Constructionfor a newbuilding;
n = t o be determined b y F o r m u l a (6.5.4.1-2).
R
F o r a t r a p e z o i d a l c o r r u g a t i o n , t h e c o n d i t i o n stipu
lated i n F o r m u l a (4.2.3.3-3) shall be m e t additionally.
thickness o f a girder element section [S3]R, i n m m , shall
be d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e f o r m u l a
294
[S3]R 0,85[S1]R
(6.5.4.4)
w h e r e [ S ] = refer t o 6.5.4.3.
1
6.5.4.5 I n o f c a s e o f p i t t i n g , t h e p e r m i s s i b l e r e s i d u a l
thickness o f a girder element [ S ] , i n m m , shall be
determined b y F o r m u l a (6.5.3.3).
6.5.5 W e l d e d a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s , c o n n e c t i n g
elements a n d local strengthening.
6.5.5.1 T h e s t a n d a r d s f o r w e l d s a n d r i v e t e d j o i n t s
shall b e determined from 4.2.4.
6.5.5.2 I n c a s e s o f t o t a l , l o c a l w e a r a n d p i t t i n g ,
r e s i d u a l thicknesses [ S ] , [ S ] a n d [ S ] , o f connect
ing elements a n d local strengthening, i n m m , shall be
determined b ythe formulae:
4
[ S ] 0,75S;
(6.5.5.2-1)
[ S ] 0 , 7 0 S b u t n o t less t h a n 4 m m ;
(6.5.5.2-1)
[ S ] 0 , 6 0 S b u t n o t less t h a n 4 m m
(6.5.5.2-3)
Technical documentation o n repairs o f the renovated

h u l l s h a l l b e d e v e l o p e d i n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h S e c t i o n 5, t h e
provisions o f this Chapter a n d submitted t o the Register
for review.
w h e r e S = thickness o f connecting element a n d local strengthening, i n m m ,

required b y the Rules for Construction for a newbuilding.
6.6 I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S O N R E P A I R S
6.6.1 T h e l i s t o f h u l l m e m b e r s t o b e r e p a i r e d d u r i n g
renovation shall be d r a w n u p b y the shipowner, based o n
assessment o f the technical c o n d i t i o n a n d agreed w i t h the
Register.
6.6.2 W h e n r e n o v a t e d h u l l i s r e p a i r e d , t h e p r o v i s i o n s
o f Section 5 shall b e f o l l o w e d w i t h due regard t o those
g i v e n i n 6.6.2.1, 6.6.2.2 below.
6.6.2.1 R e n o v a t i o n l e v e l 1 S S .
Repair is permitted only b y replacement o f t h e
defective h u l l m e m b e r s . D e f o r m e d a n d cracked h u l l
m e m b e r s subject t o replacement shall b e m o d e r n i z e d t o
prevent re-occurrence o f the m e n t i o n e d defects.Fitting
o f rider plates w i t h t h e a i m t o increase t h e h u l l section
m o d u l u s i s n o t p e r m i t t e d . R i d e r plates fitted d u r i n g
previous repairs shall be replaced b y m o d e r n i z e d
s t r u c t u r e s . D o u b l e r plates a n d strengthening o f d e f o r m e d
hull members shall be removed; deformed hull members
shall b e replaced a n d m o d e r n i z e d , w h e r e necessary.
Other methods o f repair m a y b e used o n l y o n
agreement w i t h t h e Register.
6.6.2.2 R e n o v a t i o n l e v e l s 2 S S a n d 3 S S .
It is recommended t o conduct t h e repair b y
replacement o f the defective h u l l members.
For other provisions, refer t o 6.6.2.1, except f o r
those related t o d e f o r m e d h u l l m e m b e r s , as w e l l as t o t h e
rider plates fitted d u r i n g p r e v i o u s repairs.
6.7 C E R T I F I C A T E O F C O N F O R M I T Y
W I T H T H E R E Q U I R E M E N T S O FH U L L S T R U C T U R E
RENOVATION PROCEDURE
6.7.1 C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e R e q u i r e
ments o f H u l l Structure R e n o v a t i o n Procedure per
form 6.3.39 is issued b y t h e R S B r a n c h Office
responsible f o r technical supervision during renovation
procedure.
6.7.2 T h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y s h a l l b e r e
issued a t each special s u r v e y o f t h e ship.
6.7.3 A t r e i s s i u a n c e o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y ,
level o f renovation shall be confirmed, reduced o r
w i t h d r a w n . F o r reissiuance o f t h e Certificate o f Con
f o r m i t y , t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n assessment o f the ship's h u l l
shall b e carried o u t w h e n t h e standards o f t h e level o f
r e n o v a t i o n agreed w i t h t h e R H O f o r particular ship
adopted i n accordance w i t h 6.5 o r t h e standards adopted
i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 4 . 2 , i n case w h e n r e n o v a t i o n i s
w i t h d r a w n , are accepted as t h e permissible residual
scantlings.
D e c i s i o n o n the repeated r e n o v a t i o n o f the ship's h u l l
after w i t h d r a w a l is subject t o special consideration b y t h e
R e g i s t e r i n e a c h case.
U p g r a d i n g o f t h e ship's h u l l l e v e l o f r e n o v a t i o n i s
not permitted.
6.7.4 V a l i d i t y o f t h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y m a y
be ceased ahead o f t i m e b y t h e R S B r a n c h O f f i c e f o r i n service s u p e r v i s i o n o r b y t h e R H O i n case t h e ship does
n o t m e e t t h e r e q u i r e m e n t o f 6.3.6, as w e l l as i n case:
an accident resulting i n h u l l damage;
fire o n b o a r d t h e ship;
presence o f cracks o n t h e m a i n h u l l structures;
d e t e n t i o n o f t h e s h i p b y p o r t state c o n t r o l d u e t o
unsatisfactory t e c h n i c a l c o n d i t i o n o f the ship's h u l l .
Decision o n renewal o f the Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y
v a l i d i t y shall b e t a k e n b y t h e R H O after d o c u m e n t a r y
confirmation o fthe hull technical condition compliance
with the level o f renovation.
6.7.5 T h e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o n f o r m i t y s h a l l b e k e p t o n
board the s h i p . A copy o f the Certificate o f C o n f o r m i t y
shall be kept i n the R H O a n d i n the R S Branch Office for
in-service supervision.
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Appendix 2-1
3. A v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e s i g n a t u r e a n d t h e s t a m p o f t h e
s u r v e y o r to the Register o n the front page o f the report is
mandatory.
REGISTRATION FORMS F O R MEASURING
I n case t h e r e p o r t i s a n e x e c u t i v e d o c u m e n t w h e r e
THE PARAMETERS OF HULL WITH DEFECTS
replaced structures are t a k e n i n t o account, there s h a l l be a
p r e l i m i n a r y report ( w i t h defects recorded), o n w h i c h
GENERAL
basis a decision o n replacement o f defective structures
has been taken.
4. A m o d e l f o r m o f t h e r e p o r t i s g i v e n b e l o w .
1. T h e p r e s e n t f o r m s a r e i n t e n d e d f o r r e p o r t i n g t h e
D e f o r m a t i o n record f o r m s m a y be attached to the R e p o r t
results o f measuring the parameters o f h u l l deformations
and cracks i n accordance w i t h Section 3 o f t h e o n Thickness Measurements o n Ships d r a w n u p i n
compliance w i t h the Instruction o n Residual Thickness
Instructions.
M e a s u r e m e n t s o f S h i p s H u l l s . I n case, w h e n t h e R e p o r t
T h e f o r m s a l l o w systematizing the data o n the h u l l
o n D e f o r m a t i o n s a n d Cracks i s s u b m i t t e d as a separate
defects.
document, the title page shall b e filled i n accordance
2. T h e f o r m s s h a l l b e f i l l e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
w i t h the m o d e l f o r m given below.
given provisions.
R e p o r t o n deformations a n d cracks in ship's hull m e m b e r s
M a i n Particulars
Ship's name:
I M O number:
Class identity number:
Port o f registry:
Gross tonnage:
Deadweight:
Date o f build:
Class:
T y p e o f the ship:
Name of Firm:
Place o f measurements:
First date o f measurement:
Last date o f measurement:
T y p e o f the survey due:
Report Number:
Date o f countersigning:
N a m e o f person i n charge:
N u m b e r o f sheets:
Signature o f person i n charge:
L.S.
Signature o f surveyor:
L.S.
N a m e o f surveyor:
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1 HULL M E M B E R S IDENTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
1.1. N u m e r a t i o n o f t h e s h e l l p l a t i n g s t r a k e s , p l a t i n g
is t a k e n as f o l l o w s :
b o t t o m plating f r o m p l a t e k e e l t o t h e side u p t o
the bilge inclusive;
side s h e l l p l a t i n g f r o m s h e e r s t r a k e u p t o t h e
u p p e r bilge edge;
plating o f decks, platforms a n d inner b o t t o m
f r o m t h e side u p t o t h e centerline p l a n e , i n c l u d i n g a
strake i n the centerline plane, where available;
plating o f transverse, l o n g i t u d i n a l bulkheads a n d
i n b o a r d side f r o m t h e u p p e r d e c k d o w n w a r d s t o
inner b o t t o m plating;
hopper sloping plating f r o m t h e side u p t o i n n e r
b o t t o m plating.
1.2 N u m e r a t i o n o f f r a m i n g i s t a k e n a s f o l l o w s :
beam N o . o f the m a i n and w e b framing, except the
framing o f transverse bulkheads corresponds t o t h e
appropriate frame N o . ;
framing o f m a i n and w e b longitudinal framing as w e l l
as t h e f r a m i n g o f t r a n s v e r s e b u l k h e a d s s h a l l b e n u m b e r e d
c o n s e c u t i v e l y a s g i v e n i n 1.1 f o r p l a t e strakes.
1.3 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g
n u m b e r e d a s g i v e n i n 1.2 f o r f r a m i n g .
2 HULL M E M B E R S WITH
DEFORMATIONS
2.1 H u l l c r o s s - s e c t i o n s .
2.1.1 T h e r e p o r t i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e f i l l e d - i n f o r m 2 . 1 .
T h e appropriate structural drawings (plans) w i t h t h e
specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters shall be submitted.
2.1.2 T h e m e a s u r e m e n t s o f d e f l e c t i o n s , h o r s e r i b s ,
indentations i n strength deck including t h e continuous
c o a m i n g , and i n the b o t t o m and bilge are subjected t o
notification i n form 2.1.
2.1.3 W h e n t h e c r o s s - s e c t i o n s a r e n o t s u b j e c t e d t o
f l a w detection, t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s are m i s s i n g o r w e r e n o t
taken i n full, the reasons shall b e indicated.
2.1.4 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n f o r m 2 . 1 a r e
g i v e n i n Table 2.1.4.
2.2 D e f l e c t i o n s a n d h o r s e r i b s .
2.2.1 T h e r e p o r t i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f i l l e d - i n
forms 2.2 w i t h the measured parameters o f deflections
and horse r i b s . T h e appropriate structural drawings
(plans) w i t h the specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters shall
be submitted.
2.2.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e n o t t a k e n i n f u l l ,
the reasons shall b e indicated.
g i v e n i n Table 2.2.3.
Table
2.1.4
Instructions for filling i n f o r m 2.1

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

B o t t o m or deck
C o m m o n l y u s e d n a m e o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r . F o r instance, d e c k stringer, p l a t e k e e l , etc.
N o . o f h u l l m e m b e r shall c o m p l y w i t h the sketch o f h u l l cross-section g i v e n i n field 9
Ship's side w h e r e t h e h u l l m e m b e r i s f i t t e d
E x t e n t o f /-deflection, horse-rib, i n d e n t a t i o n i n t h e structure as per 3.3.2.1 o f the Instructions. I n the last l i n e o f this c o l u m n t h e
total extent o f deflection, horse ribs, indentation shall b e calculated separately for deck and b o t t o m structure
Type o f deformation: deflection, horse rib, indentation
Sketch o f the structure w i t h h u l l m e m b e r s N o s .
8
9
Table
2.2.3
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n f o r m 2.2
N o . o f the
f o r m field
Content
1
2
3
4
5, 6
7
N a m e o f t h e s t r u c t u r e , f o r e x a m p l e , side, i n n e r b o t t o m , etc.
N a m e o f t h e p l a t e w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s , f o r instance, sheerstrake, p l a t e k e e l , etc.
Side o f the ship w h e r e the plate w i t h deformations i s located
Strake N o . w h e r e the plate w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s i s located according t o 1.1
F r a m e s N o s . r e s t r i c t i n g the d e f o r m a t i o n s . F o r the plates o f the transverse b u l k h e a d p l a t i n g the f r a m e N o . s h a l l be indicated o n l y i n o n e field
Steel grade as g i v e n i n t h e report (structural) d r a w i n g . W h e r e steel grade data a r e n o t available, t h e y i e l d strength shall b e
indicated, for example: 235; 315; 355; 390 M P a
Distance between the framing i n w a y o f deformation
M a x i m u m d e f l e c t i o n o f deflection, horse r i b as p e r 3.3.3.1 o f the Instructions. F o r t h e horse ribs i t i s a l l o w e d t o r e c o r d t h e
m a x i m u m deflection o f several adjacent horse ribs w i t h indications o f their l i m i t s i n fields 5 a n d 6
M i n i m u m size o f deflection i n t h e p l a n as per 3.3.3.2 o f t h e Instructions. T o b e f i l l e d i n f o r d e f l e c t i o n o n l y
Relation o f m a x i m u m deflection o f the corrugation t o the frame spacing.To b e filled i n for the corrugations o n l y
A l l o w a b l e r e l a t i v e d e f l e c t i o n o f c o r r u g a t i o n as per 4.3.2.2. T o b e f i l l e d i n f o r t h e corrugations o n l y
R a t i o o f the m a x i m u m c a m b e r to the m i n i m u m deflection size i n the p l a n . T o b e filled i n for b u c k l i n g o n l y
A l l o w a b l e r e l a t i v e c a m b e r as g i v e n i n 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . T o b e f i l l e d i n f o r d e f l e c t i o n o n l y
Q u a l i f y i n g o r a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e structure are g i v e n : availability/absence o f cracks, ruptures, increased r u p t u r e i n w a y
o f d e f o r m a t i o n , etc.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Location of
Hull member
1 Initial frame
Side
End frame
cross-section along the ship's length
Member No.
Structure
Measured extent of deformation
Location of cross-section along the ship's length
Initial frame
Note
Sketch of the structure
Appendix 2
297
298
2.3 M e n t a t i o n s a n d b u l g e s .
2.3.1 T h e r e p o r t i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e f i l l e d - i n
f o r m s 2.3 w i t h t h e m e a s u r e d parameters o f i d e n t a t i o n s
and b u l g e s . T h e appropriate structural drawings o r
sketches w i t h the specified d e f o r m a t i o n parameters shall
be submitted.
2.3.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e n o t t a k e n i n f u l l ,
the reasons shall b e indicated.
2.4 C o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t s a n d l o c a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g .
2.4.1 T h e r e p o r t i t e m s h a l l i n c l u d e t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o f
the residual deformations i n the connecting elements and
local s t r e n g t h e n i n g . W h e n the f o r m is not submitted, t h e
reasons shall b e indicated.
2.4.2 T h e m e a s u r e m e n t r e s u l t s o f t h e e l e m e n t s a n d
strengthening deformation parameters m a y be submitted
i n a n arbitrary f o r m w i t h n u m b e r 2.4. T h e d e f o r m a t i o n
parameters measurements i n t h e appropriate structural
d r a w i n g s o r sketches shall b e presented.
2.4.3 F o r m 2 . 4 s h a l l i n c l u d e a s f o l l o w s :
n a m e o f the structure a n d its arrangement i n the h u l l
w i t h i n d i c a t i o n o f t h e f r a m e N o s . , s t r a k e , etc.;
steel grade, t h e connecting element o r local

strengthening is made of;
name o f the deformed connecting element o r local
strengthening;
m a x i m u m camber o f t h e connecting element or local
strengthening;
m a x i m u m size o f the d e f o r m e d c o n n e c t i n g e l e m e n t
or local strengthening i n the plan;
availability o f cracks and ruptures o f the connecting
element o r local strengthening.
3 HULL M E M B E R S WITH
CRACKS
3.1 T h e r e p o r t c h a p t e r s h a l l i n c l u d e f i l l e d i n f o r m 3 .
T h e appropriate structural d r a w i n g s o r sketches w i t h the
crack parameters stated shall b e submitted.
3.2 W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e n o t t a k e n i n f u l l , t h e
reasons shall b e indicated.
3.3 T h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n t h e f o r m a r e g i v e n
i n Table 3.3.
Table
2.3.3
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r f i l l i n g i n f o r m 2.3
N o . o f the
f o r m field
Content
1
2
3
4
5, 6
N a m e o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n s , f o r instance, f r a m e , f l o o r , etc.
Side o f the ship w h e r e the h u l l m e m b e r w i t h deformations i s located
S h e l l strake, p l a t i n g N o . w h e r e t h e i n d e n t a t i o n i s located according t o 1.1
N u m b e r s o f frames restricting the i n d e n t a t i o n s . F o r the structures o f the transverse b u l k h e a d plating t h e f r a m e N o . shall b e
indicated i n one field o n l y
Steel grade as g i v e n i n t h e r e p o r t (structural) d r a w i n g . W h e r e steel grade data a r e n o t available, t h e y i e l d strength s h a l l b e
H e i g h t o f t h e f r a m i n g w i t h d e f o r m a t i o n as g i v e n i n t h e report (structural) d r a w i n g o r according t o the results o f its m e a s u r e m e n t s
M a x i m u m c a m b e r o f deflection, horse rib as per 3.3.4.2 o f the Instructions.
L e n g t h o f the strained sector o f t h e f r a m i n g as g i v e n i n 3.3.4.2 o f the Instructions
Distance b e t w e e n the section w i t h m a x i m u m deflection o f the f r a m i n g a n d its nearest undistorted stool as g i v e n i n 3.3.4.5 o f the
M a n u a l . I f the nearest stool i s deformed, this field a n d field 15 shall n o t b e filled i n
D e f l e c t i o n o f the f r a m i n g w e b o f the initial p o s i t i o n as g i v e n i n 3.3.3.3 o f the Instructions
C a m b e r o f t h e f r a m i n g o n the basis o f 3 0 0 m m as g i v e n i n 3.3.4.6 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s
R a t i o b e t w e e n the m a x i m u m camber o f t h e f r a m i n g a n d the l e n g t h o f its d e f o r m e d sector
A l l o w a b l e relative camber o f the f r a m i n g as per 4.3.3.1
R e l a t i o n o f the m a x i m u m f r a m i n g deflection t o t h e distance b e t w e e n t h e section w i t h m a x i m u m deflection t o i t s nearest
undistorted s t o o l . I f the nearest stool i s deformed, this field shall n o t b e filled i n
A l l o w a b l e r e l a t i v e p o s i t i o n o f the m a x i m u m deflection o f t h e f r a m i n g as g i v e n i n 4 . 3 . 3 . 1
Ratio o f the deflection o f the framing f r o m the initial position t o the framing height
A l l o w a b l e r e l a t i v e deflection o f t h e f r a m i n g w e b as per 4 . 3 . 3 . 1
T h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f bulge i n the f r a m i n g w e b o r other structure is i n d i c a t e d . Q u a l i f y r n g or a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n o n the structure i s
g i v e n : a v a i l a b i l i t y o f cracks, r u p t u r e s , i n c r e a s e d l o c a l c o r r o s i o n i n w a y o f d e f o r m a t i o n , etc.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Structure
Hull member
Side
Member No.,
strake
Initial
frame
End frame
Steel grade
Space framing
Minimum
deflection size in
the plan, b',
in mm
Maximum
deflection f',
in mm
Measured parameters
Allowable
ratio
[f/a]
Allowable
ratio
[fib]
Note
Appendix 2
299
CN
0\
Side
Structure
member
Hull
Member
No.,
strake
Initial
frame
End frame
Framing
height h,
in mm
00
Steel
grade
l',inmm
/',in mm
c',inmm
d',inmm
Measured parameters
Allow
able ratio
f'/c'
[f/c]
Allow
able ratio
d'/h
Note
Allow
able ratio
[d/h]
300
o\
CN
OO
r-
CN
0\
Appendix 2
301
Table
3.3
Instructions for filling i n f o r m 3

N o . o f the
f o r m field
Content
1
2
3
4
5, 6
N a m e o f t h e h u l l m e m b e r w i t h cracks, f o r instance, f r a m e , f l o o r , etc.
Side o f the ship w h e r e the h u l l m e m b e r w i t h the crack is located
S h e l l s t r a k e , p l a t i n g N o . a s p e r 1.1 w h e r e t h e h u l l m e m b e r w i t h t h e c r a c k i s l o c a t e d
Frames N o s . r e s t r i c t i n g the h u l l m e m b e r w i t h the c r a c k . F o r the structures o f the transverse b u l k h e a d the frame N o . s h a l l be
indicated i n one field o n l y
S t e e l g r a d e as g i v e n i n t h e r e p o r t ( s t r u c t u r a l ) d r a w i n g . W h e r e s t e e l g r a d e d a t a a r e n o t a v a i l a b l e , t h e y i e l d s t r e n g t h s h a l l b e
L e n g t h o f t h e c r a c k i n t h e h u l l m e m b e r m e a s u r e as p e r t h e b e e l i n e b e t w e e n its o r i g i n a n d e n d as g i v e n i n 3 . 4 . 2 o f t h e I n s t r u c t i o n s .
C r a c k o p e n i n g d i s p l a c e m e n t i n t h e h u l l m e m b e r m e a s u r e d as t h e m a x i m u m d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n its e d g e s as g i v e n i n 3 . 4 . 2 o f t h e
Instructions
A n g l e b e t w e e n t h e l i n e c o n n e c t i n g t h e o r i g i n a n d e n d o f t h e c r a c k a n d l o n g i t u d i n a l c e n t e r - p l a n e a n d b a s e p l a n e as g i v e n i n 3 . 4 . 2
o f the Instructions
A l l o w a b l e c r a c k l e n g t h as p e r 4 . 4 . 1
Sketch o f the hull m e m b e r w i t h the crack w i t h indication o f the crack parameters
7
8
9
10
11
12
302
in Service
fp
-
'/5
Appendix 2
303
Appendix
2-2
f r o m the m a x i m u m camber point / ' along the strained

f r a m i n g ; t h e v a l u e b s h a l l b e d e t e r m i n e d as t h e m e a n
arithmetic o f three measurements:
dg
O F /'
RECOMMENDATIONS ON M E A S U R E M E N T
P A R A M E T E R A T INDENTATION MEASURING
bdg =
3 0 0
W h e n measuring the /'

parameter o n the framing
h a v i n g indentations, i t is proposed to use a d e f l e c t i o n
g a g e . I t consists o f a steel batten w i t h s t a t i o n a r y legs at
the ends; and i n the m i d d l e o f this batten a device for
d e f l e c t i o n m e a s u r i n g is f i t t e d . A w a t c h - t y p e
i n d i c a t o r -10 p r o v i d i n g t h e a c c u r a c y o f m e a s u r e m e n t
o f 0,01 m m o r a t r a m m e l w i t h a slide (slide-depth
indicator) w i t h the accuracy o f m e a s u r e m e n t at least
0 , 1 m m , m a y b e u s e d as s u c h a d e v i c e .
3 0 0
W h e n m a n u f a c t u r i n g the deflection meter, the safety

attachment o f the indicator (slide-depth indicator) to the
batten shall be ensured i n order to p r e v e n t its offset w h i l e
gauging.
Prior to taking measurements b y means o f the
deflection gage the initial indication o f the device shall
be recorded the reading b o f the deflection gage
m o u n t e d o n the surface, preferably o n the reference
plate, s h a l l be t a k e n . W h i l e d o i n g so, the d e f l e c t i o n gage
shall be f i x e d t o the plate b y the stationary legs.
W h e n t a k i n g the m e a s u r e m e n t o n the c u r v e d surface
i n w a y o f i n d e n t a t i o n , the final i n d i c a t i o n shall be
r e c o r d e d i n t h e s a m e w a y , i.e. t h e readings b
o f the
deflection gage shall be t a k e n . T h e camber f
shall be
calculated according to the f o r m u l a
0
dg
3 0 0
/300 l dg
0l-
For gauging o f t h e b value the deflection gage shall

be oriented a l o n g the f r a m i n g detected, the m o v a b l e leg
o f the deflection gage (indicator o r slide-depth indicator)
shall be aligned w i t h the m a x i m u m camber p o i n t o f this
f r a m i n g /'.
I n a l l t h e cases, t h e f i n a l r e s u l t s h a l l be t a k e n three
t i m e s : b , bdg, bdg, each t i m e shifting the d e f l e c t i o n gage
d g
d g
1
3
( b d g + b ^ g + b^g).
I f the result, being significantly differ o f t w o other

values, is obtained d u r i n g o n e o f the measurements, this
results shall be rejected a n d the m e a s u r e m e n t shall be
taken again.
W h e n t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s are t a k e n o n t h e h e a v i l y
corroded shell p l a t i n g a n d the p l a t e surface has large
local unevenness, i t m a y be r e c o m m e n d e d t o c a r r y o u t
gauging using a thin backing.
T h e backing shall be overlapped w i t h the p l a t i n g i n the
measuring p o i n t and fluently turns it i n such a w a y that the
c u r v e d surface p a t t e r n r e m a i n s a n d t h e u n e v e n n e s s b e c o m e s
s m o o t h . T h e deflection gage shall be p u t o n the backing.
S t e e l m i l l i m e t e r - s c a l e r u l e r m a y b e u s e d as a b a c k i n g .
I f the m e a s u r e m e n t s are conducted o n the c u r v e d
part o f the side, the i n i t i a l i n d i c a t i o n o f the d e f l e c t i o n
gage shall be t a k e n n o t o n the p l a n e b u t o n the outer
p l a t i n g w i t h o u t deformations w h e r e the p l a t i n g has the
s a m e b e n d i n g as i n t h e d a m a g e d a r e a . I n t h i s e v e n t , t h e
m e a s u r e m e n t s at the i n i t i a l i n d i c a t i o n s h a l l be t a k e n three
times w i t h observance o f a l l the instructions regarding
the final indication.
It shall be noted that w h i l e the outer h u l l f l a w
d e f e c t i o n t h e c o n c a v e s u r f a c e i s m e a s u r e d , as a r u l e , a n d
inside the h u l l the convex s u r f a c e . F o r this the
deflection gage shall be adjusted a c c o r d i n g l y . W h e n
m e a s u r i n g the c o n v e x surface the initial i n d i c a t i o n b
shall be m a x i m u m , and w h e n m e a s u r i n g the concave
surface i t shall be m i n i m u m .
It m a y be r e c o m m e n d e d to adjust the deflection gage
t o o b t a i n b = 5 , 4 -f- 5 , 7 m m . T h e n t h e g a g e m a y b e u s e d
for m e a s u r i n g b o t h the concave a n d c o n v e x surfaces
w i t h o u t r e a d j u s t m e n t . I f the v a l u e b is outside the gage
limits, it always m e a n that /'
is greater t h a n the
allowable [/" ] value.
0
d g
3 0 0
300
304
Appendix 2-3
F O R M O F R E Q U E S T F O RT H ESHIP'S H U L L
to the letter N o .
RENOVATION
of
REQUEST
of a Shipping Company
for c o n s i d e r i n g the p o s s i b i l i t y t o p e r f o r m the h u l l r e n o v a t i o n o f the m / v
to the l e v e l
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-SS.
Ship's particulars
R S class
Reg.No.
IMO No.
K M *
Purpose
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Length overall
m
Deadweight
t
Date o f construction
Place o f construction I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Class o f society assigned at construction:
RS/RR/ACS
The R S B r a n c h Office conducting the ship technical supervision
Place o f h u l l r e n o v a t i o n I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Documents attached:
RS Report o f the recent annual h u l l survey
No.IIIIIIIIII
of
Results o f last h u l l f l a w detection
No.IIIIIIIIII
of
Ship's general arrangement plan
No.IIIIIIIIII
of
Delete as approriate.
Appendix 3
305
APPENDIX
LIST OF DOCUMENTS RECOMMENDED F O RUSEDURING HULL
1. C o l l e c t i o n o f R e g u l a t e d D o c u m e n t s . B o o k 6.
U S S R Register o f Shipping, Transport, 1989.
2. I A C S G u i d e l i n e s . P r o m p t a n d T h o r o u g h R e p a i r s
o f B u l k Carriers.
3. S u p p l e m e n t t o R u l e s o f R u s s i a n M a r i t i m e
Register o f Shipping " I A C S Unified Interpretations"
( p u b l i s h e d i n e l e c t r o n i c f o r m as a s e p a r a t e e d i t i o n ) . I A C S
Recommendation 76 " I A C S Guidelines for Surveys,
Assessment and Repair o f H u l l Structure B u l k Carriers",
Section 5 "Structural Detail Failures and Repairs".
4. G u i d a n c e M a n u a l f o r t h e I n s p e c t i o n a n d C o n d i
tion Assessment o f Tanker Structures.Tanker Structure
Cooperative F o r u m , 1991.
5. C o n d i t i o n E v a l u a t i o n a n d M a i n t e n a n c e o f T a n k e r
Structures.Tanker Structure Cooperative F o r u m , 1993.
6. G u i d e l i n e s f o r t h e I n s p e c t i o n a n d M a i n t e n a n c e o f
D o u b l e H u l l Tanker Structures.Tanker Structure Co
operative F o r u m , 1995.
7. G e n e r a l C a r g o S h i p s . G u i d a n c e f o r S u r v e y s ,
Assessment and Repair o f H u l l Structure.IACS.
REPAIR
Recommendation 47 "Shipbuilding and Repair Quality
Standard" Part B "Repair Q u a l i t y Standard for Existing
Ships".
9. I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r R e p a i r o f H u l l S t r u c t u r e S h e l l a n d
Plating with Use o f Double Plates.Central Marine
Research Institute, Leningrad, 1991.
10. R e q u i r e m e n t s t o D o u b l e P l a t e s M o u n t i n g d u r i n g
R e p a i r o f H u l l o f S e a - G o i n g S h i p s . B a l t i c State
A c a d e m y Laboratory ( O N I L P O L E K S ) o f the Russian
Federation, Kaliningrad, 1992.
Recommendation 96 "Double H u l l O i l Tankers
Guidelines for Surveys, Assessment and Repair o f H u l l
Structures", Section 5 "Structural D e t a i l Failures and
Repairs".

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DOCUMENT
2-020101-012-E
(Normative document No. and title)
Item
No.
1.
2.
Circular letter No.,

date of approval
340-21-690 dated 30.10.2013
340-21-692 dated 05.11.2013
3.
340-21-694 dated 15.11.2013
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
340-21-717 dated 31.01.2014

340-22-723c dated 04.03.2014
340-41-724 dated 11.03.2014
340-21-728 dated 04.04.2014
340-21-740 dated 26.05.2014
List of amended and

supplemented paras
Item 7.7.1.8 of Part I
Item 1.3.3.2.3 of Chapter 1.3 of Part III
Item 1.3.5 of Chapter 1.3 of Part III is
supplemented
Item 1.4.1.3 of Chapter 1.4. of Part III is
supplemented
Item 1.4.3.2, 1.4.4.2 1.4.4.3 of Chapter 1.4. of Part
III is supplemented
Chapter 2.1 of Part I is amended
Chapter 2.4, 3.1, 3.4 of Part II is amended
Item 7.7.1.8 of Part I is amended
Part III, p. 8.4.2.7.8, 8.4.2.7.9, 8.4.2.7.10
Sections 1, 4, 7 of Part III is amended
11/05
APPENDIX
to Circular Letter
No. 340-21- 694c
dated 15.11.2013
Amendments introduced to the Rules for the Classification Surveys of Ships in Service,
2014.
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
In Chapter 2.1 the definition "Special circumstances shall be amended to read:
S p e c i a l / E x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s is a term used:
1. when the date for submission of a ship for special survey is assigned according to
2.4.1.4.6 which means that the ship is laid up or withdrawn from operation for a long period
due to significant / major / permanent repair or conversion;
2.
when the terms of special survey of a ship are extended according to 2.4.1.4.9 as well as
when the terms of survey of the outside of the ships bottom in dry dock are extended
according to 2.5.1.2 which means delays incurred by actions taken to avoid severe
weather conditions, or that at the place of ship location there is:
unavailability of dry-docking facilities; or

unavailability of repair facilities; or
unavailability of essential materials, equipment or spare parts.

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Second paragraph of para 2.4.1.4.1 shall be deleted.

2.1 Chapter 2.4 shall be supplemented with new para 2.4.1.4.9 to read:
2.4.1.4.9
Extension of terms of special survey.
Under exceptional circumstances, the Register may grant an extension not exceeding three
(3) months to allow for completion of the special survey provided that the ship is attended and
the attending RS surveyors so recommend after the following has been carried out:
.1 occasional survey in full scope of annual survey;
.2 verification of compliance with the requirements or review of the possibility to postpone
fulfillment of the requirements and other conditions of class prescribed for the due date of
the special survey;
.3 special survey in the maximum possible scope;
.4 survey of the outside of the ships bottom / in-water survey by the recognized organization
(firm) in accordance with 2.5.1.2. The survey of the outside of the ships bottom / In-water
survey may be dispensed with in the case of extension of terms of special survey not
exceeding 36 months interval provided the ship is without outstanding requirements and other
conditions of class regarding the outside of the ships bottom.
Review of the issue concerning extension of terms of special survey, assignment of
conditions and determination of scope of occasional survey (not less than determined by
2.4.1.4.9.1 to 2.4.1.4.9.4) falls under the competence of:
RHO Ships in Service Department for ships of 100 gross tonnage and above;
RS Branch Office for in-service supervision for ships bellow 100 gross tonnage.
Review of the issue concerning extension of terms of special survey is carried out based
on the shipowners written request. For this purpose the shipowner shall apply with request to
the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision or to any other RS Branch Office that shall
forward the shipowners request to the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision. The
shipowner in his request shall confirm by the documents occurrence of the special
circumstances.
Upon receipt of the shipowners request for extension of terms of special survey of the
ship of 100 gross tonnage and above the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision shall
forward to the RHO Ships in Service Department its opinion on the possibility of such
extension based on the analysis results.
If the shipowners request has been received by RHO then the RHO Ships in Service
Department:
requests opinion of the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision for ships of 100
gross tonnage and above;
sends the shipowners request to the RS Branch Office for in-service supervision for
review for ships below 100 gross tonnage.
Head of the RS Branch Office which performed the occasional survey prescribed by this
paragraph is responsible for final decision on extension of terms of special survey of a ship.
Such decision is made based on the survey results considering whether the prescribed
conditions are complied with.
Chapter 3.1 shall be deleted. The text of Chapter 3.1 shall be considered in the new
procedure for suspension, withdrawal, reinstatement and reassignment of RS class, Section 4,
Part II Carrying out Classification Survey of Ships of the Guidelines on Technical Supervision
of Ships in Service.
Para 3.4.2.9 is amended to read:
3.4.2.9
The Register does not review issues relating to laying-up the ships with
withdrawn RS class.
APPENDIX
to Circular Letter
No. 340-21-740c
dated 26.05.2014
AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SHIPS IN
SERVICE, 2014, ND No. 2-030101-009
PART III.ADDITIONAL SURVEYS OF SHIPS DEPENDING ON THEIR PURPOSE AND HULL
MATERIAL
1.
Chapter 1.5. Para 1.5.2.1 shall be amended to read:

1.5.2.1 The thickness measurements shall be carried out by a competent organization
(firm) recognized by the Register in compliance with the provisions given in para 7.7.1
of Part I General Provisions and Chapter 1.6 of the present Part.
2. Chapter 4.2. Para 4.2.5.1 shall be amended to read:

"4.2.5.1 The minimum requirements for ballast tank testing at Special Survey are given in 4.2.5.3
and Table 4.2.5.1. The minimum requirements for cargo tank testing at Special Survey are given
in 4.2.5.4 and Table 4.2.5.1.
Cargo tank testing carried out by the ships crew under thedirection of the Master may be
accepted by the surveyor provided the following shipscrew are complied with:
.1 a tank testing procedure has been submitted by the shipowner and approved by Register
prior to the testing being carried out. The procedure reviewis subject tothe RS Branch Office
for in-service supervision;
.2 the satisfactory results of the testing is recorded in the ships logbook. Furthermore, 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 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 internal and external condition of the tanks and associated structure are found
satisfactory by the RS surveyor at the time of the overall and close-up survey.
T a b l e 4.2.5.1
Minimum requirements for tank testing at special survey of chemical tankers
Special Survey No.1age 5
Special Survey No.2 and Subsequentage > 5
All ballast tank boundaries
All ballast tank boundaries
Cargo tank boundaries facing ballast

tanks,void spaces, pipe tunnels, pump
rooms or cofferdams.
All cargo tank bulkheads
3. Chapter 7.1. Para 7.1.1.1.3 shall be deleted.

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FOR THE CLASSIFICATION SURVEYS

Ship's arrangements, equipment

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A p p e n d i x 3 . 9 - 2 . Calculation criteria o f section

E v a l u a t i o n o f the condition o f frames

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The requirements for checking o f instrumentation

2 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

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e n s u r e d . O t h e r w i s e , the l a u n c h i n g date i s considered t o

unexpected delays o f t h e ship a t port because o f

A s a rule, m a j o r repair takes m o r e t h a n six months.

and also t h e R u l e s for C o n s t r u c t i o n o f other types o f

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after 1 J u l y 2 0 1 0 , w h i c h e v e r c o m e s first, w i t h respect t o

Part I. General Provisions

survey t o t h e satisfaction o f t h e surveyor, therein

Fig. 2.2.4 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f an o i l tanker

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F i g . 2.2.5 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a b u l k carrier

F i g . 2.2.7.2 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a n ore/oil carrier

N o t e . O r e / o i l carriers that d o n o t c o m p l y w i t h M A R P O L I/19

F i g . 2.2.7.3 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a n o i l / b u l k / o r e carrier

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shall b e assigned t o tankers o f b o t h single a n d double

Fig. 2.2.8 T y p i c a l m i d s h i p sections o f a chemical tanker

Global M a r i t i m e Distress a n d Safety

C o m m i s s i o n inspectors o n board that ship f o r t h e

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ballast tanks during established surveys ( + 3 m o n t h s

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o n ships o f m o r e t h a n 15 years o f a g e . D r a w i n g s shall

arrangements, equipment, outfit a n d other items o f

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firms shall b e recognized b y the Register w h e r e the latter

Part I. General Provisions

G e n e r a l requirements concerning suppliers are g i v e n i n 7.3.2,

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quality m a n a g e m e n t o f subsidiaries a n d agents;

during Construction o f Ships a n d Manufacture o f

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T h e supplier shall have verification o fthe surveyor

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7.7.7 R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r f i r m s e n g a g e d i n s h o r e based servicing a n d testing E P I R B equipment.

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arrangement a n d installation, a n y deviations from t h e

Part II. Survey Schedule and Scope

F o r ships less t h a n 1 5 years o f a g e w h i c h a r e

residual scantlings o f h u l l m e m b e r s . W h e r e necessary,

stamps o f manufacturer, t h e Register o r A C S

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fire detection systems a n d fire w a r n i n g alarms;

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the rules c o v e r i n g t h e ships i n s e r v i c e . D u r i n g this survey,

T h e provisions o f chapters i n this Section are